Choosing The Print Mode And Media; Loading Fanfold Media - Intermec 4630 User Manual

4630 and 4830 Bar Code Label Printers User's Manual

Choosing the Print Mode and Media

The 4630 and 4830 printers are capable of printing in two modes: direct thermal
(DT) and thermal transfer (TTR).
Direct thermal Heat is directly applied from the thermal printhead to produce
an image on the print media. This is the default print mode for your printer.
Thermal transfer The individual elements of the printhead apply heat to a
ribbon. The "ink" on the ribbon is formulated to melt into the print media to
produce an image.
If you want to print in thermal transfer mode, use the menu panel to access the
Configuration menu and then select Label, Media Type, Thermal Transfer. For
more information on using the menu panel, refer to "Using the Menu Panel" in
Chapter 2.
Note: Do not use direct thermal print media with a thermal transfer ribbon installed.
The print quality will be unacceptable.

Loading Fanfold Media

1. Open the stock door.
2. Raise the printhead latch wing and rotate it counterclockwise one-half turn
3. Place the media supply behind or beneath the printer and put a blank
4. Install the fanfold media guide bracket on the inside back panel of the
5. Feed the media through the rear or bottom media loading slot, between the
6. Adjust the media edge guide until it just touches the edge of the media.
7. Lower the printhead, engage the printhead latch, and rotate the latch wing
1-6
to unlock the printhead. Lift the printhead to the raised position.
paper core over the media hub.
printer. The bracket attaches to the upper lip of the fanfold media feed slot.
fanfold media guide bracket and the media hub assembly, under the
bouncer assembly, and in between the upper and lower media guides until
it exits the printhead assembly.
clockwise one-half turn to lock the printhead into position.
Note: You may need to feed several labels through the printer before the media is
properly aligned.