User's Manual

9
Getting Started
Modes of Printing
12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001
Modes of Printing
You can operate this printer in different modes:
• Standard tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is
printed. The most common media use configuration is covered in the follow section,
Loading Roll Media.
• Dispense mode will peel the backing material away from the label as it is printed. After
this label is removed, the next one is printed.
• The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fan-fold or other continuous media
as well.
For procedures to use optional media handling, equipment and features, refer to Operations &
Options on page 25.
Loading Roll Media
• When you load media, you must place the roll on the media hangers.
• You must use the correct media for the type of printing you require. You must use direct
thermal media.
Preparing Media
Whether your roll media is inside or outside wound you load it into the printer the same way.
• Remove the outside length of media. During shipment, the roll may become dirty when
handled or dusty when stored. Removing the outside length avoids dragging adhesive or
dirty media between the printhead and platen roller.