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Loading Roll Paper

Before using the printer, make sure it’s set up as described

in Chapter 1 of the Printer Guide.

Setting Up the Paper and Spindle

1 Open the roll paper cover and lift out the spindle.

2 Slide the movable paper stop off the left end of the

spindle.

4 Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle

and insert it firmly into the end of the roll.

5 Insert the white end of the spindle (with the fixed

paper stop) into the right mounting bracket.

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paper stop

6 Place the black end of the spindle into the left

mounting bracket.

3 Position the roll so the paper unwinds as

shown, then slide the roll onto the spindle so it

fits securely against the paper stop.

Handle the roll carefully and avoid

touching the printable side of the paper

with bare hands. Fingerprints may affect

print quality.

SP10600 QRG 9/16/02, 05:11 PM1

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Loading Roll Paper Before using the printer, make sure it’s set up as described in Chapter 1 of the Printer Guide. 4 Slide the movable paper stop back onto the spindle and insert it firmly into the end of the roll. 5 Insert the white end of the spindle (with the fixed paper stop) into the right mounting bracket. 6 Place the black end of the spindle into the left mounting bracket. Setting Up the Paper and Spindle 1 Open the roll paper cover and lift out the spindle.
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Loading Roll Paper (Continued) Loading Roll Paper for Printing 3 Feed the paper into the paper slot and then pull it down so it extends through the slot. 4 Turn the paper roll back to remove the slack. Then align the paper with the two rows of holes at the paper exit. 5 Push the paper set lever all the way in, then close the roll paper cover. Once the roll paper is attached to the spindle and inserted in the printer, you’re ready to load it for printing. 1 Make sure the printer is turned on.
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Loading and Using Using Cut Cut Sheet Sheet Paper Paper 1 Make sure roll paper is not loaded for printing, and the roll paper cover is closed. 2 Press the Paper Source button repeatedly until the Sheet light comes on. 3 Printing on Posterboard When you print on posterboard (more than 19 mil thick), you need to open the lower cover before you feed the board for printing. Make sure the paper set lever is all the way in, in the secured position.
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Checking and Cleaning the the Print Print Head Head If you notice missing colors or horizontal banding (thin light or dark lines) in your printouts, you may need to clean the print head. First print a nozzle check pattern, as described below. If dots are missing or out of place in the pattern, then run a cleaning cycle. 1 2 If dots are missing from the pattern, as shown below, you need to run a cleaning cycle. 5 Make sure that all of the Ink Out lights on the printer’s control panel are off.
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Aligning the the Print Print Head Head 8 If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you may need to align the print head. Before you begin, print a nozzle check (see page 4) to ensure that the problem is not caused by clogged nozzles. 1 Ideally, number 8 (±1) should be the best line in all of the printed patterns. If it is, you can press Pause to exit the adjustment early. Make sure the printer is turned on and 44-inch wide paper is loaded.
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Checking Ink Levels Levels and and Replacing Replacing Ink Ink Cartridges Cartridges When one of the Ink Out lights stays on and Ink Out is displayed on the control panel, the cartridge is empty. To replace the cartridge, first make sure the printer is on. Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If one of your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start.
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Replacing Ink Ink Cartridges Cartridges (Continued) (Continued) 3 Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer. If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. 6 If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 4 Push the cartridge clamp back into the locked position. Make sure the corresponding Ink Out light goes off.
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Control Panel Panel Messages Messages Status messages These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation. Message Light Explanation or response READY Operate light on Printer is ready to print. PRINTING Operate light flashing Printer is receiving data. RESET All lights flash briefly Printer is resetting. PRESS PAUSE BUTTON Pause light on Press the Pause button to continue. WAIT Pause light on or flashing Printer is warming up, performing maintenance, or charging ink.
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Control Panel Panel Messages Messages (Continued) (Continued) Error messages (Continued) Message Light Explanation Response PAPER JAM Paper Out light flashing Paper has jammed in the printer. Pull the paper set lever all the way out and open the lower cover if necessary. Then remove the jammed paper, close the lower cover, and push the lever in. Turn the printer off and then back on. PAPER NOT STRAIGHT Paper Out light on Paper was fed at an angle.