Specifications

10/26/2010 KR203 Hardware Integrator Guide P1028247-001 Rev. B
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Media
Designing Your Own Media Dispensing System
Properly dispensing the media to the printer is critical to the operation of the printer and
quality print. The media, roll or fan-fold, needs to flow smooth and free with minimal drag
or binding. Ideally it should have a clean and cool location for dispensing and storing
media. Loading or dispensing media to the printer should not have interference or access
restrictions with the kiosk enclosure or internal components.
• The media entering the printer should be aligned to the center of the printer. Use a
media guide appropriate to the width of the desired media (see "Media Guide" on
page 34).
• The printer and roll media should be level to prevent drag on the side of the roll
and damage to the receipt edges. This can cause jams and printer stalls in the
worst case conditions.
• The media should never touch or rest on cabling, kiosk walls and components,
exhaust fans (dust and heat), heat sinks, etc.
• The media should be easy to reach and see inside the kiosk. Do not force the
operator to bend or extend their arms too far into the kiosk to load media or
service the printer.
• Optional Media Storage — Media stored in the kiosk should have a dark cool area
separate from the rest of the kiosk enclosure that can be closed off from the heat
of the kiosk components, moisture, and cleaning chemical vapors used near the
kiosk.