However, factory settings differ depending on the destination market. CAUTION • The amount of paper remaining on the roll (diameter of the roll) depends on the type of paper used. • The paper roll diameters in the table are guidelines. Button to change paper near-end sensor (“A” and “B” are for horizontal installations, and “a” and “b” are for vertical or wall installations.) —24— 3.8 Setting Paper Thickness 3.8 Setting Paper Thickness Set the paper thickness selection lever to the thickness of the paper. (Thick paper can only be used with the label-printing model) To get the best print quality, do not change the factory settings unless printing on thick paper or there is a problem with the print density. Refer to 1.3 Model Classification 1. Turn off the power. 2. Press the cover open lever. 3. Open the paper cover. 4. Set the paper thickness selection lever to A for thick paper or B for regular paper. Gently press on the side of the lever with a pointed object, such as a pen, to move the paper thickness selection lever. Paper thickness selection lever A: Thick paper 85 .m - 150 .m B: Regular paper 65 .m - 85 .m (Factory setting) —25— 3.9 Loading Paper 3.9 Loading Paper 1. Press the cover open lever while the power is on. 2. Open the paper cover. 3. Load the paper roll so that the printable side of the paper is facing down, as shown by arrow A. 4. Pull a few cm of paper straight out in the direction of arrow B. 5. Close the paper cover in the direction of arrow C until you hear a click. Paper is fed and cut automatically, if the factory settings are set. Refer to 5.3 Manual Setting of Memory Switches CAUTION • Always use the specified types of paper rolls. • Confirm that the paper roll is set correctly. • If the paper is skewed and not coming straight out of the paper cover, open it and straighten the paper. • Always pull a few cm of paper straight out of the printer if you open the paper cover while paper is loaded. • Press on the center of the paper cover to close it securely. • Be careful of paper cuts while loading the paper. • Do not touch the print head, manual cutter, or auto cutter while the paper cover is open. Doing so may cause a burn or cut. —26— 3.10 Attaching the Power Switch Cover 3.10 Attaching the Power Switch Cover Attach this cover to prevent the power switch from being used. 1. Press the power switch cover onto the power switch compartment until it clicks. Power switch cover Put a screwdriver or other pointed object into the grooves on the power switch cover to remove it. —27— 3.11 Attaching the Interface Cover 3.11 Attaching the Interface Cover Attach the interface cover to the back of the printer. The shape of the interface cover is different depending on the type of power source. 1. Press the interface cover as shown in the diagram until you hear it click. CT-S601S 3.12 Removing the Interface Cover Press in on both sides at the point indicated by A to remove the interface cover. CT-S601S —28— 4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Periodic Cleaning A dirty print head or platen may reduce printing quality or cause malfunctions. Also, if paper dust collects on the sensor’s protective sheet, paper cannot be detected correctly. We recommend cleaning the printer periodically (every 2 to 3 months) as shown below. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Press the cover open lever. 3. Open the paper cover. Wait a few minutes until the print head cools. 4. Use a cotton swab dampened with ethyl alcohol to wipe off any dirt and dust that is on the print head and platen. 5. Use a cotton swab dampened with a little water to wipe off the sensor’s protective sheet. Make sure there are no water drops on the cotton swab before wiping. Platen Sensor’s protective sheet Print head CAUTION • The print head is hot immediately after printing. Do not touch it. • Do not touch the print head with bare hands or metal objects. • Do not use alcohol or cleansers to clean the surface of the sensor’s protective sheet. Doing so may fog the sensor’s protective sheet. • Paper scraps may stick to the platen when adhesive labels are full cut depending on the printer’s environment, the diameter of the paper roll, and the quality of the label backing. —29— 4.2 Clearing a Cutter Lock (1) 4.2 Clearing a Cutter Lock (1) The ERROR LED flashes and the auto cutter blade remains extended because a foreign object or paper jam is obstructing it. If the ERROR LED is flashing, clear the locked cutter as shown below. 1. Press the cover open lever while the power is on. 2. Open the paper cover. 3. Remove any jammed paper including any scraps of paper. (Remove the paper roll that is loaded in the holder also.) 4. Reload the paper roll and close the paper cover. CAUTION • The print head is hot immediately after printing. Do not touch it. • Do not touch the print head with bare hands or metal objects. If the paper cover does not open, the auto cutter blade is still extended (cutter lock). Refer to 4.3 Clearing a Cutter Lock (2) —30— 4.3 Clearing a Cutt...