1 Introduction ......................................................... 11
Requesting Service.............................................................................. 11
The 6700-M40 Thermal Printer............................................................ 11
Standard Features ........................................................................ 12
Optional Features.......................................................................... 13
Thermal Printer Technology ................................................................ 14
The Printing Process ..................................................................... 14
Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 15
Media Selection............................................................................. 15
Ribbons ......................................................................................... 15
Safety And Notices .............................................................................. 16
Manual Conventions ............................................................................ 17
Related Documents ............................................................................. 17
2 Operation ............................................................ 19
Unpacking The Printer ......................................................................... 19
Power Cord Requirements ............................................................ 22
Setting Up The Printer ......................................................................... 23
Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 24
Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 27
Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 32
Operating Modes ................................................................................. 36
Controls And Indicators ....................................................................... 37
Power Switch ................................................................................ 37
Powering On The Printer............................................................... 37
Control Panel ................................................................................ 38
Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 42
Printhead Pressure Adjustment ........................................................... 43
Media Thickness Adjustment ........................................................ 43
Media Width Adjustment ............................................................... 44
Printhead Alignment ...................................................................... 46
Positioning The Media Sensors ........................................................... 47
Sensing Different Media Types ..................................................... 49
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