7
4 Auto Paper Load Operation
4.1 Auto Paper Load (Option 1)
Open the hinged paper door by pushing up the two locking ribs (figure 4).
If the printer is not already on, turn it on by pressing the ON switch.
Remove any paper remaining in the printer mechanism, using the FEED switch.
Unroll a leader from the new roll (about 3 inches); do not place roll in the printer at this time.
Trim the leading edge of the roll to a wedge shape.
Place the wedge of the leader just under the roller in the print head; the printer will sense the paper and
advance it through the print head. If you experience difficulty, press the
<
FEED
>
switch.
Place the paper roll in the printer.
Feed the leading edge of the paper into the paper slot on the hinged cover.
Lower the hinged cover and lock.
Press the FEED switch to advance the paper. Tear the paper by pulling it forward against the teeth of the
paper tear bar, while pulling the paper to either side.
The printer is then loaded with paper and ready to use.
4.2 Auto Paper Load (Option 2)
Turn on the printer
Press the FEED or ADVANCE button. The red ERROR LED is illuminated and will remain on
for 60 seconds.
Insert paper to the print head. The auto-paper-load will feed the paper through for 2.00”.
Caution
Do not REVERSE pull the paper out of the 2000i printer mechanism; this will cause
permanent damage to the print head.
