Loading and Printing on Rolls

These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls.

Follow these steps to load and print on rolls.

Note

• For details on roll paper sizes and types that can be used, see "Paper Sizes" or "Paper Information List".

• To wait until the ink dries after printing before cutting the roll, set Drying Time in the printer driver. (See "Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls.")

• Once you have used all the paper on a roll, clean the platen. If the platen inside the top cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.").

1. Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.")

   

2. Load a roll on the roll holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.")

   

3. Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer")

   
   

4. Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.")

   Note

   • If no barcode has been printed on the roll paper and you have set Manage remaining roll amount to Barcodes, specify the roll length after selecting the media type. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.")

5. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details.

   • How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window (Windows)

   • How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Dialog (macOS)

   

6. Send the print job.

   • Printing in Windows

   • Printing from macOS

   Start printing.

   Important

   • Do not move the release lever during printing.