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S84-ex/S86-ex Operator Manual
3.4
Usable Media
This product can print on two types of media; media roll and fan-fold media. The product uses media 
sensors to detect I-marks or Gaps on the media in order to precisely print the content.
3.4.1
Adjusting the Position of the Media Sensor 
Non-standard media are media with printing on the reverse side, or media with special shapes. When 
using non-standard media, make sure that the media sensor position is aligned with the I-mark or gap of 
the media.
The I-mark sensor of the product has a fixed position of 5 mm (0.2”) measured from the product’s center 
frame.
The position of the gap sensor is adjustable. You can adjust the gap sensor position in the following 
range.
S84-ex: 5 mm to 66 mm (0.2” to 2.6”) measured from the product’s center frame.
S86-ex: 5 mm to 81 mm (0.2” to 3.2”) measured from the product’s center frame.
1 Open the top cover.
2 Turn the media sensor adjustment knob 
 clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust 
the gap sensor position.
The green indicator  on top of the media sensor 
assembly shows the position of the gap sensor.
14 mm
(0.55”)
1.5 mm (0.06”)
I-mark journal paper/linerless labelGap labelI-mark label
3 mm (0.12”)
3 mm
(0.12”)
3 mm
(0.12”)
1.5 mm (0.06”)
14 mm
(0.55”)
3 mm
(0.12”)
Media feed
direction
Media feed
direction
Media feed
direction