Datasheet

9/24/2010 KR403 Hardware Integrator Guide P1016701-001 Rev. B
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Media
Designing Your Own Media Dispensing System
Properly dispensing the media to the printer is critical to the operation of the printer and
quality print. The media, roll or fan-fold, needs to flow smooth and free with minimal drag
or binding. Ideally it should have a clean and cool location for dispensing and storing
media. Loading or dispensing media to the printer should not have interference or access
restrictions with the kiosk enclosure or internal components.
• The media entering the printer should be aligned to the center of the printer.
• The printer and roll media should be level to prevent drag on the side of the roll and
damage to the receipt edges. This can cause jams and printer stalls in the worst case
conditions.
• The media should never touch or rest on cabling, kiosk walls and components,
exhaust fans (dust and heat), heat sinks, etc.
• The media should be easy to reach and see inside the kiosk. Do not force the operator
to bend or extend their arms too far into the kiosk to load media or service the printer.
• Optional Media Storage — Media stored in the kiosk should have a dark cool area
separate from the rest of the kiosk enclosure that can be closed off from the heat of
the kiosk components, moisture, and cleaning chemical vapors used near the kiosk.
Designing a Roll Support
The design elements needed for a good media roll support are:
• Simple design with no loose parts that can get misplaced, installed incorrectly, or
require special techniques that can, when done incorrectly or carelessly, have the
operator drop the media in the kiosk.