User`s manual

Media The two types of print media supported by the
2746e printer are direct thermal and thermal
transfer. Direct thermal media is chemically
treated to produce print without a ribbon. Ther
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mal transfer printing uses heat to transfer wax,
resin or a combination of both from the transfer
ribbon to the media.
The printer is set by default to direct thermal
printing. Setting the printer to thermal transfer
activate a ribbon out sensor.
Media Sensing The printer is equipped with a transmissive
(gap) sensor, reflective (black mark) sensor, and
a reflective ribbon out sensor. These sensors are
adjustable and are located in the media sensor
assembly. The printer also includes a reflective
(label taken) sensor in the door and a head
open sensor located in the inside wall.
The transmissive (gap) sensor is set by
AutoSense function and adjusts the sensitivity
and detection levels for the media in use. The
transmissive sensor also detects the media out
condition and index hole or notches.
The reflective (black mark) sensor senses light
(media) and dark (black marks) on the media
backing (or liner).
The ribbon out sensor reflects light off the print
head assembly. When ribbon is present (and
unused), the light is stopped.
The label taken sensor receives light reflected
from a peeled label waiting to be removed.
The head open sensor reflects light off the side
of an open print head.
Troubleshooting
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