EasyCoder 4420/4440 Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual
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Loading Media Into the Printer
The printer can print on rolls of or fanfold thermal transfer or direct thermal media. The
default setting for the printer is direct thermal mode. However, the sample media that
shipped with the printer is thermal transfer If you are using thermal transfer media, you
need to load a thermal transfer ribbon and change the media type setting. For help
loading the ribbon, see “Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon” later in this chapter. To
change the media type setting, see “Configuring the Serial Port for Communications” in
Chapter 2.
Note:
You should find a small label with a three-digit sensitivity number printed on it
attached to the roll of media or a 15 digit number stamped on the side of the media roll.
Save this information. You will need it to set the correct media sensitivity number. For
help, see “Setting the Media Sensitivity Number” later in this chapter.
Loading Roll Media
1. Raise the printhead by rotating the head lift lever clockwise until the printhead
disengages.
2. Turn the supply roll retainer counterclockwise to release it and then slide it to the
outer end of the supply roll post. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Note:
If you are replacing the empty media roll with a new roll of the same width,
you do not need to adjust the edge guide or the supply roll retainer.
3. Place the media roll on the supply roll post and position it firmly against the printer.
4. Insert the media support between the roll of media and the supply roll retainer
before securing it.
5. Turn the supply roll retainer counterclockwise and slide it lightly up against the
media support. Turn the supply roll retainer clockwise to secure.
6. Loosen the edge guide and slide it all the way to the outer edge of the lower media
guide. Tighten it in place.
7. Pull down on the lower media guide to allow easy access to the media path.
8. Unroll several inches of media and insert it between the media guide plates as
shown above. Make sure the label passes between the upper and lower media
guides and out the front of the printer.
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