Zebra Technologies Z4Mplus - Manual (Page 36)

Operations
Media Loading Overview 28
13163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06
Media Loading Overview
The printer can print on roll or fanfold media and use different print modes for label removal.
Print Modes
The methods for loading media for each print mode follow in this section. Use a print mode
that matches the media being used and the printer options available (
Table 5 ). For more
information on the types of media, see Types of Media on page 23 .
Start a Roll of Media
Exposed media may become dirty when handled or stored. To start a roll of media, remove and
discard one full revolution of labels or tags and any liner.
Table 5 • Print Mode Options
Mode When to Use Printer Action
Tear-Off (default setting) Use for most applications.
See
Load Media in Tear-Off
Mode on page 31 .
Each label or strip of labels
can be torn off after printing.
Peel-Off Use only if printer has the
Peel-Off or Liner Take-Up
option. See
Load Media in
Peel-Off Mode or Liner
Take-Up Mode on page 34
.
The liner is peeled away
from the label during
printing. When the printed
label is removed, the next
label prints.
Cutter Use only if printer has a
cutter option. See
Load
Media in Cutter Mode
on page 40
.
The printer automatically
cuts the label after it is
printed.
Rewind Use only if printer has the
Rewind option. See
Load
Media in Rewind Mode
on page 44
.
The media and/or liner are
rewound onto a core as they
are printed.
Labels Tag Stock
Remove all labels that are held by
adhesives or tape. Detach all exposed tags.