Unload and Remove MediaIntroductionThis section explains all of the actions associated with how to cut and unload media when thereis still some media left on the supply roll.Unload Media SummaryThe following actions are associated with unloading media:• A) Initiate Unloading• B) Cut the Media• C) Remove Media from Take-up Shaft in Printer or Remove Take-up Shaft• D) Remove Supply Shaft From Printer• E) Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From Media ShaftBefore you beginNOTEWhen you select the Unload icon the media will advance automatically by a preset amount. Thisdistance is determined by the Move Media on Unload value in the Settings Roll Module tab. Thedefault value will advance the media to a position past the Media Cut Guide so that the printedimage is not cut. To manually increase this distance you can use the foot pedal to advance themedia, but only before the Unload is selected. Once Unload is selected the foot pedals will notwork until you Initiate a new RMO pint job.Required tools5mm hex keyProcedure1. Click on the Roll Manager icon to bring up the Roll Media Manager.2. Select the Unload icon in the Roll Media Manager to release the tension.3. Cut the media using the cutter guide.4. Click on OK to proceed.5. If you want to remove the printed images without removing the take-up roll from the printer youcan press the left pedal to rotate the take-up media shaft in the reverse direction. You can thenroll up the media by hand as it comes off the take-up roll.6. To remove the take-up roll without manually rolling up the media, tap the right pedalmomentarily to rotate the take-up shaft one revolution to the unlocked position in the forwarddirection.7. If you want to change the supply shaft, momentarily press the left pedal to rotate the shaft to theunlocked position.8. Remove the supply shaft from the printer by pulling it towards you. Pull one end out at a time.9. Place the media shaft on a suitable work surface.10. Unlock the media shaft core locks using a 5 mm hex key.11. Slide the media core off the shaft.ResultThe media is removed and you can now add a different media to the shaft.Unload and Remove Media110 Chapter 7 - Roll Media Option