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1 Getting Started 
 
1.1  Introduction ........................................................................... 1 
1.2  Unpacking.............................................................................. 1 
 
 
2 Printer Setup 
 
2.1
  Printer Connections ................................................................. 3 
2.1.1  Power Connection ........................................................ 3 
2.1.2  Interface Connection .................................................... 4 
2.2  Loading Media ........................................................................ 5 
2.3  Media Sensor Adjustment......................................................... 7 
2.4  Loading Ribbon....................................................................... 8 
2.5  OPTImedia............................................................................. 11 
2.6  Internal Rewinder.................................................................... 12 
 
 
3 Printer Operation 
 
3.1
  Front Panel............................................................................. 15 
3.1.1 Display Icons ............................................................... 16 
3.2  Windows Driver ...................................................................... 17 
Important Notes:.................................................................. 18 
3.3  Printer Configuration Utility (NETira CT)...................................... 19 
3.4  Media Calibration .................................................................... 22 
3.4.1   Quick Calibration......................................................... 22 
3.4.2   Empty Calibration........................................................ 22 
3.4.3   Standard Calibration.................................................... 23 
3.4.4   Advanced Entry Calibration........................................... 25 
 
 
4 Menu System 
 
4.1
  Menu System Overview............................................................ 33 
4.2  The User Menu........................................................................ 34 
4.3  The Advanced Menu ................................................................ 34 
4.4  The Test Menu........................................................................ 35 
4.4.1  User-Defined Label....................................................... 35 
4.5  Menu Details .......................................................................... 35