User's Manual

Operations

Load Media

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Load Media

The beginning steps for loading media apply to all printers, including those that have the

peel-off, liner take-up, cutter, or rewind option. When you have completed these beginning

steps, continue with the media loading instructions for the print mode and printer options that

apply to you. For more information about print modes and printer options, see Print Modes

and Printer Options on page 38.

Beginning Steps for all Print Modes and Printer Options

To begin loading media for all print modes and printer options, complete these

steps:

1. Press the printhead release latch to open the printhead assembly. Lift the printhead until it

latches open.

2. Slide out the media guide.

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,

hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the

printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open

printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose

all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume

printing.

Operations

Load Media

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3. Insert media into the printer. Follow the instructions for roll or fanfold media, as

appropriate.

Roll Media

Fanfold Media

a. Remove and discard any tags or

labels that are dirty or that are held

by adhesives or tape.

a. Flip down the media supply guide.

b. Flip down the media supply guide. b. Feed the media through the rear or

bottom access slot.

Rear Feed

Bottom Feed

c. Place the roll of media on the media

supply hanger. Push the roll as far

back as it will go.

d. Flip up the media supply guide. c. Drape the media over the media

supply hanger.