Attaching or Removing Spacers

You may need to attach or remove spacers, depending on the platen type and the fabric thickness.
Note: If you are printing on film, make sure that both spacers A and B are attached.
  1. If the platen is not in the forward position, press the  moveable base button to move the platen forward.
  2. Turn off the printer.
  3. Remove the platen from the printer, if necessary. Hold the platen on the left and right side and then lift it straight up.
    Note: If the sleeve platen is installed, remove the fixing band before lifting the platen.


  4. Rotate the fixing lever as shown to loosen it.


  5. Move the lever to the right to set the scale to setting 8.


  6. Secure the platen gap lever in the raised position by lifting the part shown below and then tightening the fixing lever.


  7. Lift the platen gap lever and remove the spacer.


  8. Combine the spacers according to the type of platen you are using and the thickness of the media.
    Note: The letters A and B are stamped on the side of the spacers. When you are using two spacers, stack them as shown below.


  9. Lift the platen gap lever and attach a spacer.


  10. Lift the part shown below and then loosen the fixing lever.


  11. Lower the part you lifted and then tighten the fixing lever again to secure the platen gap lever.
Parent topic: Preparing Your Printer