Epson 7600 Printer User Manual


 
EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Revision A
Product Description Basic Specifications 22
1.2.6.2 Paper Set Lever
1.2.6.3 Cutting Specification
There are two methods to cut roll paper, automatic and manual cutting.
AUTOMATIC CUTTING OF ROLL MEDIA
Automatic cutting under the following conditions can only be performed on the
approved media.
Mechanical conditions
Distance between cut position and paper setting position: L0=167mm
Distance between cut position and cutter mark: L1= 44mm
Minimum cut length (same as paper edge waiting position): L2=030mm
Note : Cutting pressure at high speed can be changed.
Cutting pressure at low speed is “Duty: 45%” fixed.
Paper edge waiting position is fed L2 for initial cut.
MANUAL CUTTING OF ROLL PAPER
Manual cutting is performed by the following procedure.
1. Select “Roll Cutter Off” on the panel.
2. Press “Cut/ Eject” button.
3. Paper is automatically fed toward the cutter guide, and printer becomes Off-line.
“Pause” is indicated on the LCD panel.
4. Adjust cutting position with “Paper Feed +/-” button if necessary.
5. Slide the cutter along the cutter guide to cut the paper.
6. After cutting, release the printer from the pause status by pressing the “Pause”
button. Then paper is fed backward and printer enters on-line.
Table 1-16. Paper Set Lever
Lever Position Description
In the rear Position for paper setting
(You can set paper.)
In the front Ready-to-print position
(Paper is held with the paper holder.)
C A U T I O N
Do not use the auto cutting function with any paper for which auto
cutting is prohibited; otherwise, the head would be damaged.
Table 1-17. Cutting Conditions and Cutting Methods
Cut condition Cut method
Initial cut (Cut with pushing “Cut/Eject” button after paper
is set, and set lever is pushed down.)
Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
(50cps)
Cut after print completed by driver
4-step cut (200cps) When paper is shorter
than L2, it is cut after feeding L2.
Initial cut during printing
Cut during printing is not allowed with this
printer. (Product specification)
Initial cut during normal waiting status
Paper is fed for L1 length and cut in 4 steps.
(50cps)
Initial cut with Auto cut ON after print with Auto cut OFF.
4-step cut (200cps), when paper is longer
than L2. 4-step cut (50cps) after feeding L2,
when paper is shorter than L2.
Cut with Paper width detection OFF 3-step cut always (100cps fixed)
C H E C K
P O I N T
For manual cutting of roll paper, use the manual cutter available as
an option.