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	Check that the media loading lever is lowered.

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 reason, 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 roll media.

•	When printing is finished, the media guide is at high temperature. Wait until the media guide cools off.

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	If the roll media cut position is changed, refer to "4.4.1 Feeding media " and advance the roll media to the desired cut position.

Open the front cover.

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No.

Name

Front cover

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.

4.4.4 Changing and confirming settings while printing

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

4.4.4.1 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

•	Warming up

Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.

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•	"Menu 1: Print Start" 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 "4.4.4.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing ".

4.4.4.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing

•	The Print start menu is displayed only when the printer is warming up.

•	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

Print Start

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•	[Enter] key: If the heater temperature does not reach the set value during warming-up, printing starts.

Temperature

Pre

Check the current Pre Heater temperature.

Platen

Check the current Platen Heater temperature.

After

Check the current Drier temperature.

Pre Heater

Off / 30 °C to 50 °C

Change the Pre Heater temperature.

Platen Heater

Off / 30 °C to 50 °C

Change the Platen Heater temperature.

After Heater

Off / 30 °C to 50 °C

Change the Drier temperature.

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.

4.4.5 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.