Media loading overview, Print modes, Starting a roll of media – Zebra S4M User Manual

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Operations
Media Loading Overview

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13290L-001 Rev. A

S4M User Guide

10/21/05

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 25

.

Starting 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 33

.

Each label or strip of labels
can be torn off after printing.

Peel-Off

Use only if printer has the
Peel-Off option. See

Load

Media in Peel-Off Mode
on page 36

.

The liner is peeled away
from the label during
printing. When the printed
label is removed, the next
label prints.

Labels

Tag Stock

Remove all labels that are held by
adhesives or tape.

Detach all exposed tags.

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