Datamax-O'Neil APEX 4 User Guide - Manual (Page 13)

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2 Loading Supplies
2.1 Adding Paper or Labels
The printer can print text, bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper. See Section 5.2 ,
“Supply Specifications,” for the width, thickness requirements, and approved vendors.
Follow these steps to load printer paper.
 Open the paper door by pressing the Paper Door Release Button on the top cover as
indicated in
Figure 6 .
 The door will open slightly; open the rest of the way as shown.
FIGURE 6: OPENING PAPER DOOR
Note: Paper Door Release button must be depressed when opening and closing paper door.
Opening the paper door without pressing the Paper Release Button can cause damage to
your printer.
 Place the paper supply roll into the paper supply well. Make sure the paper supply unwinds
from the bottom as shown in
Figure 7 .
FIGURE 7: INSTALLING PAPER
Note: Pull paper Roll Leader Out of Printer. Note direction of paper travel.
 Make sure some supply (2-3 inches) extends beyond the top of the paper supply well.
 While pressing Paper Door Release button, close paper door button.
 Press paper door down and let go off the Paper Door Release button.
 Turn on the printer by pressing Power button and test the paper advance function by