Media loading overview, Print modes, Starting a roll of media – Zebra S4M User Manual
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Operations
Media Loading Overview
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Media Loading Overview
The printer can print on roll or fanfold media and use different print modes for label removal.
Print Modes
The methods for loading media for each print mode follow in this section. Use a print mode
that matches the media being used and the printer options available (
). For more
information on the types of media, see
Starting a Roll of Media
Exposed media may become dirty when handled or stored. To start a roll of media, remove and
discard one full revolution of labels or tags and any liner.
Table 5 • Print Mode Options
Mode
When to Use
Printer Action
Tear-Off (default setting)
Use for most applications.
See
Each label or strip of labels
can be torn off after printing.
Peel-Off
Use only if printer has the
Peel-Off option. See
Media in Peel-Off Mode
on page 36
.
The liner is peeled away
from the label during
printing. When the printed
label is removed, the next
label prints.
Labels
Tag Stock
Remove all labels that are held by
adhesives or tape.
Detach all exposed tags.