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3-26 Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media
Takeup Spool Pin Release To quickly unspool a large amount of media from the takeup
without damaging the takeup tension spring, you must first dis-
engage the spool from the takeup system.
The spool is normally engaged to the takeup motor with a tab at
the end of the spool. To disengage this tab, press the Unload key
to detension the supply & takeup system, then insert the takeup
spool pin release tool (supplied, part number 0504334) between
the spool and the bracket that holds the spool. This allows the
spool to spin independently from the takeup as you pull media
from it. When you are ready to begin printing, remove the pin
release tool and press the Load key on the control panel.
Tip
Alternatively, you can disengage the takeup spool
pin by installing the spool “backwards,” with the pin
pointing away from the takeup motor.
Tip
You can reduce the back tension of the media supply
motor by installing the takeup spool pin release tool
and disabling the supply-out detection feature
(Menu > Printer Settings > Supply Out Detection).
You may want to do this if back tension is causing the
media to buckle or causing other media feed prob-
lems.
Fig. 3-11. Takeup spool pin release tool