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Basic printing procedures
6-4.  Platen adjustment 
 
Replace the currently used platen with another one that suits the medium to be printed. 
<TIPS> 
  In cases where such an optionally sized platen as 10X12 platen is used, ascertain that a proper "Platen size" has been selected 
in the printer driver's setting menu.  ☞"5-4-1. Select the platen size >>P.91". 
  When using the 16X21 platen:  ☞"6-4-3. Using the 16X21 platen >>P.146" 
 
6-4-1.    Replacing the currently used platen with another one 
(1) 
On the operation panel, press 
, and move the platen toward the front of the printer. 
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(2) 
Loosen the platen fixing lever by rotating it one to two turns. 
<TIPS> 
  Depending on the height of the platen, the platen fixing lever may strike against the platen, and prevent rotation. In that 
case, move the platen fixing lever in the direction (a), draw the edge of the platen fixing lever forward as shown in (b), then 
loosen it again. 
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Platen 
Platen fixing lever
Platen fixing lever
Platen 
(a)
(b)