User's Manual

20
RW Series User Guide
Loading Media From An External Supply
 Note•OnlytheRW420supportsanexternalmediasupply.
Refer to Figure 9. The RW 420 configured with the
External Media option has a loading slot in the rear of
the media compartment allowing you to use standard 4
in. (101.6 mm) wide fanfold media from an external sup-
ply. The external supply must be designed such that it
does not exert excessive drag as media is fed through the
printer, which could result in distorted printing.
Zebra offers a series of vehicle cradles for the RW 420
(P/NsAK17463-003andAK17463-004)whichincorporate
provisions for installation of an external media supply bin.
• Pullthemediasupportsapart,insertaMedia Spacer
(Zebra part number BA16625-1) between them, and let
the media supports close. Insert the media from the ex-
ternal supply through the rear feed slot, between the me-
Figure 9: Loading Media from an External Supply
Media Spacer
p/nBA16625-1
Feed media through
bottom feed slot
Printing surface of
media must face the
printhead