Media Load; Introduction; Tear-Off; Peel-Off/Self-Strip - Intermec EasyCoder PC41 User Manual

Chapter 3 — Operation

Media Load

Introduction

The EasyCoder PC41 can print on heat-sensitive direct thermal paper
(direct thermal printing), and also on non heat-sensitive receiving face
materials (thermal transfer printing), in the form of self-adhesive labels,
non-adhesive tags, or continuous stock. In case of non heat-sensitive face
materials, a suitable thermal transfer ribbon must be used.
The media stock can be accommodated inside the printer in the form of
a roll, or be placed behind the printer and inserted through a slot in the
cover (for example fan-folded tickets or tags).
Three types of operation are available, Tear-Off (Straight-through), Peel-
Off/Self-Strip, and Cut-Off:
Tear-Off
Tear-off (Straight-through) means that the media is fed straight out
from the front of the printer and can be torn-off manually by pulling
it upwards against the edge on the top cover. Tear-off mode can, for
example, be used for tearing off tags at the perforation, or tearing off the
liner (backing paper) between labels.
Peel-Off/Self-Strip
Peel-off/Self-strip means that self-adhesive labels are automatically sepa-
rated from the liner (backing paper) after printing. It cannot be used in
connection with a paper cutter. The labels are fed straight out from the
printer, whereas the liner is fed out separately from a slot further down
on the printer's front, from where it can be lead to for example a waste
basket. Be careful when loading self-adhesive labels. If labels are not
flat on the liner, the exposed edges can stick to your printer and cause
problems.
Cut-Off
Cut-off requires an optional paper cutter fitted in place of a peel-off/
self-strip device and means that the liner of self-adhesive labels is auto-
matically cut between labels or non-adhesive contionuous strip is cut
into tickets and tags. The cutter is not designed to cut through any
adhesive, which would stick to the cutting shears and prevent the cutter
from operating.

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