5.0 Media Supply
The Lemur series printer has several basic requirements for dispensing the media to the printer from a fan-fold
or roll media which include:
• Align printer with media – The media fan-fold stack or must should align with the left side of printer
(from where stock is loaded into the printer) to keep the media un-damaged and prevent ticket jams.
The 6.1 Media Width Adjustment section provides a visual reference of this.
• Unobstructed media feed – The media should not touch cable, other kiosk components, or surface
other than the printer’s paper guide or where the media is dispensed from.
• Direct sunlight, incandescent or infrared lighting or heat sources – These light sources can come
from various sources and the printer should be shielded from them. For example, exposure to direct
sunlight (possibility to the location of a kiosk vent) will affect the printer’s sensors that may lead to
reliability issues.
• Media dispensing must be smooth and easy
o Fan-fold media must have sufficient room to unfold and not bind on media guide surfaces or at
the perforations or sides.
o Roll media must be able to turn with little or no drag, and allow the printer to smoothly pull
media without jerking and stopping. Minimize roll to roll holder contact and avoid sharp contact
surfaces.
The printer can produce a distorted print (e.g., compressed print, short receipts, etc.), motor
stalls, and jamming if media dispensing to the printer if the media transition is not smooth and
easy for the printer.
• Fan-folded stock be fanned prior to use - This may be done by securely holding one side of the
stack and fanning the other. You will want to do both sides. This fanning will help remove any paper
dust or debris that may be on the ticket stock, as well as reduce the paper dust in the printer too.
• Leading Edge – The leading edge (first part of the media that is loaded into the printer) must have a
clean edge and be as flat as possible. Media with damaged edges and are curled upward may not feed
properly through the paper path.
Media Input Aperture
The printer has a wide aperture to support a range of media mounting locations. The media can enter the
printer directly or indirectly with the addition of optional or custom-made guides. Want to have the media back
far enough away to clear the cables that plug into the back of the printer.
FAN FOLDED STOCK
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