This section explains various functions that can be operated from the operation panel.

•	For names and functions of each key, refer to "2.2.3 Operation panel ".

4.4.1 Feeding media

You can feed roll media at a position that you want.

Follow the procedure below to feed media.

1	Confirm that the operation panel is Normal.

2	Confirm that the media loading lever is returned to the front.

Press the [Forward↓] key or the [Backward↑] key on the operation panel.

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•	Media is fed forward or backward.

4	Release the [Backward↑] key or [Forward↓] key on the operation panel after feeding media to the desired position.

4.4.2 Stopping printing operation

If you want to stop printing for some reasons, operate as follows.

1	Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer.

Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel.

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•	The printer operates as follows.

Printer status

Operation with the [Cancel] key pressed

During printing

Terminates printing and deletes the remaining data in the printer.

Receiving/converting

Deletes the received/analyzed data and the subsequent data.

•	If a large amount of data is saved on the printer, the operation panel may not return to Normal by a single [Cancel] key operation. In such cases, wait for a few seconds and press the [Cancel] key again.

4.4.3 Cutting media

This sub-section explains how to cut the media.

If you have "On-2step" or "On-3step" selected in the Media Cut menu, the printer will automatically cut the media when printing is finished.
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If you have "Off-2 Step" or "Off-3 Step" selected in the Media Cut menu, press [Cut] key on the operation panel to cut the media at the arbitrary position while the operation panel is in the normal mode.

Follow the procedure below to cut roll media.

1	Confirm that the operation panel is Normal.

Press the [Cut] key on the operation panel.

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•	The printer will feed the media out some and then cut the roll media.

•	When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight.
•	The razor blade is disposable. Periodically replace the razor blade. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ 6.1.3 Replacing razor blade

4.4.4 Manually Cutting the Media

This sub-section explains how to manually cut roll media.

If you have "On-2step" or "On-3step" selected in the Media Cut menu, you can cut the roll media by hand (manual cut).
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Follow the procedure below to cut roll media.

Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product.

•	Printing or other operations are not in progress.
•	The operation panel display is Normal.

2	When changing the roll media cut position, feed the roll media to the desired cut position referring to "4.4.1 Feeding media ".

Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide, and cut the roll media.

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Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media.
Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand.

•	When you hold media, do not place your finger on the media cut groove.
•	Move the razor blade along the media cut groove.

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No.

Name

Media guide

Media cut groove

Razor blade

•	Cutting roll media is complete.

•	When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight.

4.4.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing

While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu.

4.4.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing

Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu.

Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions.

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Receiving

•	Converting

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Printing

Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.

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•	"Menu 1: PF Micro Adj." is displayed on the operation panel.

Press the [+] key or [–] key to change or confirm settings.

•	For the setting items whose settings can be changed or confirmed, refer to "4.4.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing ".

4.4.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing

•	When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select "Backup" to save the setting that you changed. If the printer returns to Normal without "Backup" being selected, the changed setting is not saved.

Setup item

Setting

Description

PF Adjust

–20 pulse to 0 to 20 pulse

Change the feed adjustment value.

Backup

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•	[Enter] key: Save the changed setting.

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•	[Cancel] key: The printer returns to Normal.

4.4.6 Pausing printing

It is possible to pause to print during printing.

Follow the procedure below to pause or restart printing.

•	If the printing is paused, the print quality will not be guaranteed.

1	Check that the printer is in operating.

Press the [–] key on the operation panel.

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•	The printer pauses printing.
•	"PrintRestart -> ENTER" is displayed on the operation panel.

To restart printing, press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

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•	The printer restarts printing.