8  Chapter 2 – Printer Setup 
4)  Route the media through the External Media Slot in the rear of the printer. Pull out enough media 
to exit the front of the printer. Adjust the Media Guides so they are lightly touching the edge of 
the media. 
 
 
 
External Media Slot 
 
Media Guides 
 
External Media Supply 
 
 
5)  If using Thermal Transfer media (ribbon) proceed to Section 2.4 Loading Ribbon. Otherwise close 
the printer’s Cover and press downward until latched. 
 
6) Press the   button several times to advance the media (if the Fault Light is lit, see Section 3.7.) 
 
 
 
The printer is factory set to use gap media. If using another media type (for example, continuous 
media), printer setup must be reconfigured; see Section 3.4
.