3.8 Adjusting the Paper Near-end Sensor
Change the settings of the paper near-end sensor to set the position at which
the near-end of the paper is detected.
1.
Use a pointed object, such as a pen, to gently press the button to change the paper
near-end sensor.
2.
Press and hold down the button while moving the paper near-end sensor up, down,
right and left. The sensor positions are shown below for the various diameters of the
paper roll used.
When paper thickness is 75 µm or less
Sensor position
A, a
B
, b
*
C
When paper thickness is 75 µm or more
Sensor position
A, a
B
, b
*
C
Note:
*: Position of sensor when shipped from factory. However, factory settings differ depending on the
destination market.
CAUTION
The diameter of the roll of paper that is detected is an estimate. Some variations may
occur depending on the paper.
Exterior diameter when detected as
near end
Approximately φ31
Approximately φ23
Exterior diameter when detected as
near end
Approximately φ41
Approximately φ34
Exterior/ interior diameter of core
Paper near-end sensor function is off
Exterior/ interior diameter of core
Paper near-end sensor function is off
— 28 —
(Unit: mm)
of paper roll used
φ18/φ12
φ18/φ12
(Unit: mm)
of paper roll used
φ32/φ25.4
φ32/φ25.4