7197 Series II Owner’s Manual    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 
30 September 2011 
 
Loading and Changing the Receipt Paper 
Although the illustrations show a used roll being removed, the instructions apply to 
loading paper for the first time. 
Change the paper when either of the following two conditions occurs: 
  LED blinks (slow): the paper is low 
There are approximately 1 ½ to 7 ½ meters (5-25 feet) of paper remaining on the roll. 
Change the paper as soon as possible to avoid running out part way through a 
transaction. 
Depending on the application program, the host computer may alert you when the 
paper is low. 
  LED blinks (fast): the paper is out 
Change the paper immediately or data may be lost. 
Caution:  Do not operate the printer or host computer if the printer runs out of paper. 
The printer will not operate without paper, but it may continue to accept data from the 
host computer. Because the printer cannot print any transactions, the data may be lost. 
 
Removing the Paper Roll 
1.  Open the receipt cover. 
2.  Remove the used roll.