CITIZEN CT-S281 - Manual (Page 15)

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2.2 Paper Cover Inside
● Auto Cutter
Cuts the paper when software command is sent to the printer. Cutting method
could be partial cut or full cut, “Partial Only”is set to valid by the default
memory switch 4-8, so that the full cut command will execute as partial cut
operation.
● Manual cutter
Tears the paper by hand.
To cut the printed paper, gently pull the paper from the edge of the paper at the angle
so that paper firmly contacts the manual cutter. Improper direction of pull may result
in poor cutting or excessive unwinding of paper. In some case, characters may be
destroyed at the first printing after the paper is cut.
● Paper near-end sensor (Factory option)
If installed, detects when paper roll goes low. The external diameter of paper
roll remainder will vary depending on the position of the paper near-end
sensor lever.
● Paper-end sensor
Stops printing when this sensor detects paper end.
● Print(thermal)head
Prints characters and/or graphics data on thermal paper.
● Paper feed roller
Feeds paper as part of print mechanism.
2.3 Other Built-in Functions
● User memory
Allows registration of user-defined characters and logo data on the nonvolatile
memory. Data registered remains even after the printer power is off.
● Memory switch
Allow printer configuration, could be set by software command or manually
on the printer, changes remain registered in nonvolatile memory even if the
printer is OFF.
Paper near-end sensor
Paper feed roller
Auto cutter
Manual cutter
Print (thermal) head
Paper-end sensor
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