Figure 1 Receipt Printing, Tear Off Position - TransAct Ithaca 280 Programmer's Manual

Specifications and Requirements

Use only specified thermal paper. If other paper is used, print quality, head life, and
cutter life may deteriorate.
Paper Out
A receipt paper out sensor is provided as a standard feature. It senses when there is
approximately .5 inches length of paper left on the paper roll.
Paper Low
A receipt paper-low sensor is provided as an optional feature. An operator adjustable
paper-low assembly will be provided to allow the printer to sense when the paper roll
diameter is between .94 to 1.29 inches (approximate). It is adjustable to compensate for
various paper core dimensions.
Paper Low Adjustment Settings
UPPER LIMIT: 2 turns (counter clockwise)
1 turn (counter clockwise)
FACTORY SETTING
1 turn (clockwise)
LOW LIMIT: 2 turns (clockwise)
Notes:

These measurements are approximate. Paper roll used for testing had paper roll
core outside diameter of .750 inches, and inside diameter is .625 inches. Results will
vary depending on core O.D./I.D. dimensions.

Paper roll core should meet or exceed paper width.

Results based on thermal paper .0025 inches thick.
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The receipt printable area is as shown in the following diagram.

Figure 1 Receipt Printing, Tear off Position

The paper tear off is positioned 1 inch from the last line of print
28-04430
iTherm
Approximate Paper Remaining
(in feet)
29'
23'
18'
13'
8.5‗
1.00"
2.83 0.15
3.15
Rev K
®
280 Programmer's Guide
Paper Roll Diameter
1.29"
1.203"
1.115"
1.028"
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