10. Load a Roll of Paper (all models)
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9–Close the latch on the printhead cover. The
latch may feel rather stiff, but don’t worry as
it needs some pressure to close it.
10–Close the window. After the replacement of
the set-up printheads, the printer checks that the
normal printheads are functioning correctly.
This may take several minutes. You will be
prompted to accept Printhead Alignment—
correct alignment of the printheads is essential
for good-quality printing. For this you will need
to load paper, as described in the next stages.
The printer will now use a certain amount of
paper for checking and calibration. (If you
prefer to use sheet paper, see the Pocket
Guide for loading instructions.)
1–If your printer has legs, make sure the
printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is
pressed down) to prevent the printer from
moving.
2–At the back of the printer, remove the empty
spindle by pulling firmly on each end as
indicated.
3–The spindle has a stop at each end to keep
the roll in position. The stop that is colored
blue can be removed to mount a new roll; it
slides along the spindle to hold rolls of
different widths. Remove the blue-colored stop
from the spindle end, and stand the spindle
vertically, with the fixed stop on the floor.
4–Slide the new roll of paper on to the spindle.
Make sure the orientation of the paper is
loaded exactly as shown. If it is not, remove
the roll, turn it through 180 degrees vertically
and slide it back on to the spindle.
5–Put the removable stop on to the upper end
of the spindle, and push it down as far as it
will go.
6–With the blue-colored roll stop on the right
(as seen from the back of the printer), slide the
spindle into the printer left and then right as
shown by the arrows. The paper should
oriented on the roll exactly as shown.
7–A front-panel message prompts you to load
paper to align the printheads. Press the Enter
key.Then, as above left, select Load roll (or
Load sheet, if you prefer–see the Pocket Guide
for loading instructions) and press Enter.
Using the or keys, select the type of
paper loaded (see above right) and press the
Enter key. (If in doubt, you should find the
‘type’ of the paper on its box.)
8–Lift the blue paper-load lever.
9–From the front of the printer lean over the
top and feed the paper towards you into the
slot at the back of the printer, as shown here.
(You may find it easier if the paper bin is
pushed back out of the way.)
11–Leaning over the printer, feed the paper
through towards the front.
12–At the front of the printer, align the paper
against the blue line as shown here.
10–Follow the prompts (see steps 11 to 13).
Try to avoid touching the paper in the middle
(keep your fingers as close as possible to each
edge). Handle glossy paper by the edges or
wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can interact with
the ink and cause it to smear.
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