Handling rollsLoading the Roll in the PrinterFollow these steps to load rolls in the printer.Note• Remove any loaded paper that will not be used.• Roll (→P.113) (→P.114)• Sheet (→P.139)• If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.589)1. Push the Release Lever back and pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends. Insert the edge inthe Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the paper until vacuuming paper starts.After the paper reaches the Platen, it is automatically advanced and vacuuming paper starts.Important• Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affectthe printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect theprinting surface.• If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it.• If it is difcult to insert the roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot, insert the left or right corner in the slotrst, and then straighten the paper as you advance it.• Load the roll so that there is no gap between the right edge of the paper and the Roll Holder.Note• You can adjust the strength of vacuum holding paper against the Platen when the Release Leveris open. If it is difcult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust thestrength. Set vacuum stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Threesettings are available.110 Handling Paper