Inserting The Media Strip Into The Printhead; Setting The Label Sensor - Brady BradyPrinter i7100 User Manual

7 Loading Material
7.1.2

Inserting the Media Strip into the Printhead

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Figure 12 Inserting the media strip into the printhead
1. Turn lever (2) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
2. Adjust the guide(s) (6) with the knob (7) in such a way that the media can pass between the two guides.
3. Guide label strip over the internal rewinder to the print unit.
4. Guide label strip through the label sensor (5) in such a way that it exits the print unit between the printhead and
the print roller.
5. Move guide(s) (6) against the edge(s) of the material by turning the knob (7).
7.1.3

Setting the Label Sensor

The label sensor can be shifted perpendicular to the direction of paper flow for adaptation to the media. The sensor
unit (1) of the label sensor is visible from the front through the print unit and is marked with an indentation in the label
sensor retainer. When the printer is switched on, a yellow LED illuminates the sensor position.
 Loosen screw (4).
 Position label sensor with tab (5) in such a way that the sensor (1) can detect the label gap or a reflex or perfo-
ration mark.
- or, if the labels deviate from a rectangular shape, -
 Align label sensor using the tab (5) with the front edge of the label in the direction of paper flow.
 Tighten screw (4).
For use in tear-off mode only:
 Turn lever (2) clockwise to lock the printhead.
The label roll is loaded for use in tear-off mode.
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