User guide

44 XiIIIPlus User Guide 13383L-001 Rev. 1 7/8/2004
Print Modes and Options
Print Modes
Cutter Mode
A cutter is a rotating knife with a self-sharpening blade that is attached to the front of the
printer. The cutter is used to cut individual labels as they are printed. See www.zebra.com for
more information about the Cutter option.
Figure 31 shows the printer loaded with labels in Cutter mode.
Figure 31 • Media Loaded in Cutter Mode
To set up the printer in Cutter Mode, complete these steps:
1. Turn the printer On (I).
2. From the front panel, select Cutter Mode.
3. Open the printhead.
4. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.
5. Flip down the media supply guide.
6. Put the roll of media on the media hanger.
7. Push the label core toward the printer frame. The labels must be aligned with the label
core.
8. Feed the media under the media guide roller and under the printhead.
9. Feed the labels through the cutter mechanism.
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Printhead lever
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Media guide
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Media supply guide
4
Media
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Cutter
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Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not rub or touch the blade with your fingers.