How To Load The Media; Automatic Media Feed Function - SATO CW408 Operator's Manual

Preliminary

2.4 HOW TO LOAD THE MEDIA

2.4.1 Automatic Media Feed Function

This printer has an Automatic media feed function that lets the media load easily into the printer. The printer
will sense the incoming media from the rear and move the media to the print ready position. The first piece of
media is not wasted.
Make sure that the AUTO LABEL FEED is set to ENABLE in Service mode. Refer to Section 3.16.2
Overview of Machine Setting Menu for setting the Automatic media feed function.
1.
Press and hold the
to set the power on.
2.
Pull down the media guide lever
media guide. Adjust the width of the media guide
match the media size.
After adjustment, push the media guide lever
to lock position.
3.
Position stack of fan-fold media to the rear of the printer.
• Make sure that the distance from the printer to the
media stack is more than the length of the media plus
50 mm (1.9"). The maximum height of the media
stack should be no more than 100 mm (3.9").
• Make sure that the AC power cord and the interface
cable do not block the media.
4.
Insert the leading edge of the media in the media feed
inlet at the top rear of the printer. The printer will auto-
matically load the media.
Notes:
• Make sure that the printed side of the media is facing
upwards.
• Make sure that the length of the media is at least
130 mm (5.1") long for proper media detection.
• When the automatic media feed function is enabled
in tear-off or cutter mode, the position of the first
media is not correctly set. Press the FEED button in
offline mode to adjust the position.
When cutter is installed on the printer
It is necessary to adjust the Cut position in the Adjustment screen. Refer to Section 3.4 Adjustment Mode
and Section 8.4.2 Adjustment of the Stop Position for details.
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power button for about a second
to release the
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Printed side
should face upwards
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