Contents Notice SAFETY SIGNS that must be strictly observed! Function Main specifications of auto-cutter unit Checking items inside the accessory box Auto-cutter unit settings Cut position Cut settings Minimum paper cut-length User maintenance Troubleshooting...
SAFETY SIGNS that must be strictly observed! To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following must be strictly observed. The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly following instructions specified is described below. Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, WARNING could result in death or serious...
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CAUTION Avoid the following conditions to ensure proper operation of the auto-cutter unit. The cutting blade can be very dangerous. Also, this can cause damage. Room temperature is less than 5 C or more than 40 C. Humidity is less than 30% or more than 80%. Dusty Direct sunlight Chemicals...
Function The auto-cutter units are designed to cut various media such as labels, tickets and tags precisely and accurately as the setting cut length. Main specifications of auto-cutter unit Cutting method: Circle cutter Paper thickness: 0.0635 mm~0.25 mm (Circle type) 0.0635 mm~0.28 mm (Rotary type) Minimum cut paper length:...
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Cut accuracy: Cut length tolerance: ±1.0 mm or less Left and right cut tolerance: ±1.0 mm or less Cutting position can be adjusted using printer commands (see page 12). Note CAUTION When using adhesive media, dot not cut labels itself. Adjust the printer to cut the liner only.
Checking items inside the accessory box Auto-cutter unit is not available for the printer with the peeler. Note You should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box. If any are missing, please contact your supplier. Auto-Cutter Unit ··············································1 piece Screw ······························································1 piece...
Auto-cutter unit settings “Cut On” menu will be selected automatically when the auto-cutter unit is installed; thus, the printer can be used without adjustment. See the printer’s User’s Manual (CD-ROM) for details on “Print Menu Note Settings”. Loading Media Press the head open lever, and then open the thermal print head and sensor arm.
CAUTION When a paper jam has occurred, or when the auto cutter unit has malfunctioned, your supplier or your service representative. Never attempt to repair the auto cutter yourself, it could result in a risk of injury. Cut position The following diagram gives the distance from the media sensor and the thermal printhead to the cutter blade.
Cut settings The auto-cutter-related commands are described below. See the Command Reference manual for more details. The following commands set the cut position and number of operations. Cut-position setup command STX fnnn This command specifies the distance between the sensor and the media cut position.
Minimum paper cut-length If media with a cut length shorter than the minimum cut length of 25.4mm (1.0 in) is used, the cut media may remain in the auto cutter unit and cause paper jams. To prevent this, when the printer detects a cut length shorter than the minimum, it feeds the media without operating the cutter.
User maintenance If the platen of the printer becomes dirty, the cutter may perform defective cutting even if the auto cutter does not malfunction. Therefore, clean the platen regularly. (See the printer user’s manual) Platen cleaning method Push the head open lever downwards to open the head unit and sensor arm.
Troubleshooting If an error is detected, an alarm will sound and an LED on the control panel will display the nature of the error. List of error displays Error LCD Display Error LED Error Paper jam Flashing Paper Jam Error Auto-Cutter abnormality Flashing Cutter Fail...