Handling rollsSelecting the Paper Type (Roll)When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows.Important• For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to selectthe type of paper to use correctly before printing.• Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper, the margins and the size ofprinted images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If margins and the size of images are notas you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height.(→P.682)(→P.681)Note• After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on theDisplay Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detectionof the remaining roll paper. Select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remainingroll paper, specify the roll length after the paper type. (→P.125)1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ► button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Media Type, and then press the ► button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button.Note• For details on types of paper, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108)By factory default, PlainPaper is selected.• If you move the Release Lever, the setting automatically reverts to the previously selected paper.• Be sure to select the correct paper type. If this setting does not match the loaded paper, it maycause feed errors and affect the printing quality.• If you select a type of paper for which width detection is Off when detection of the remaining roll paperis also Off, you will need to advance the paper manually to the starting position for printing. (→P.126)5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.124 Handling Paper
