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Note: The Right and Left Media Guides are ‘U’ shaped parts that are located at the
bottom of the paper path. Only the Right Media Guide can be moved. The media
should be snugly positioned in the ‘U’ portion of the guides.
8. Slide the adjustable Right Media Guide to the far right of the printer.
Figure 13 – Loading Media
9. Pull out 6 inches of media and thread the end of the media under the Left Media Guide
and over the platen roller.
10. Slide the adjustable Right Media Guide to the left until it is gently touching the media.
Note: If the Media Guides are too loose the media may pull out from them and result in
false media out errors. If the Media Guides are too tight the media may buckle and
result in media jams.
11. Close and lock the print head module by pressing firmly until the right and left Print
Head Latches snap shut.
12. Close the Media Access Cover.
Note: The first time media is installed, the Media Sensor must be calibrated. After the
first calibration no further calibration is required unless the media type (length,
color, backing material, etc.) is changed or irregular feeding occurs. Refer to the
section Calibrating Media Sensors for instructions on how to calibrate the media
sensor.
Media guides