Printronix T3306 - Manual (Page 27)

2–7 Setting Up the Printer
Initial Setup
To prepare the printer for operation, complete the procedures in the following
sections. (Figure 2–4 shows the overall view and the rear view of the printer.)
Media
The printer accepts roll-fed, fan-folded or die-cut continuous media, either
thermal transfer or direct thermal. Media width can range from 2 in (50.8 mm) to
6.7 in (170 mm) for the T3306 and from 3 in (76.2 mm) to 9.00 in (228.6 mm) for
the T3308. The printer will accommodate media thicknesses ranging from 0.0046
in (0.117 mm) to 0.01 in (0.254 mm).
Ribbon
The kind of media to be used, and whether or not a ribbon is to be installed,
depends on the printing mode desired; i.e., direct thermal or thermal transfer.
The direct thermal printing mode does not use a ribbon. Instead, the printer
applies heat directly to the print media, which reacts to the heat by turning black.
This mode requires the use of a special direct thermal print media. It also
requires that the ribbon (if already installed) be removed.
NOTE: Using direct thermal print media when a ribbon is installed will result
in unacceptable print quality.
Media
Supply Window
Media Supply Door
Display and
Control
Panel
Fan
Power Switch
Rear Media
Feed Slot
AC Input
Power
Connector
I/O Panel
Parallel Interface
Serial
Interface
Figure 2–4. Overall and Rear View