How to Setup the Auto Cutter Accessory on the i7100
- Hex Key
- Torx Key Size T-20
- Remove the covers.
- Loosen the screw (2) with the hex key and remove the cover (1).
- Loosen the two screws (4) with the hex key and remove cover (3).
- For cutter operation, you must have a mounted a tear-off plate or a dispense plate on the printer, to lead the material through the blades of the cutter. If this is not installed the printer will display a "door open" error.
- Loosen screw (4) a few turns with the hex key.
- Leave the tear-off or peel-off plate (2) mounted on the printer and mount the cutter tray on the screw (4) and the pins (3).
- Tighten screw (4).
A tear off bar or dispensing plate must be installed or the printer will give an Open Door error.
- Mount the cutter.
Important: Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter.
- Insert the pins (3) of the cutter (5) into the holes (1) of the printer.
- Press the cutter against the printer. That way the plug of the cutter will be connected to the peripheral port (2) of the printer.
- Secure the cutter (5) with the screw (4).
Configure Driver SettingsInstructions below will cut at the end of each label, see these instructions if you want to cut at the end of each job: PR Plus / i7100 or BBP72 Printers with cutter - How to cut at the end of a job / Printer keeps cutting between labels.
- Navigate to Control Panel.
- Select Devices and Printers.
- Right-click the i7100 and choose Printer Properties.
- Select Preferences on the General Tab.
- Select Advanced Setup tab.
- Select the Every radio button under Cutter, which defaults to a quantity of 1 label.
- Select OK.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Select Printing Defaults.
- Select the Advanced Setup tab.
- Select the Every radio button, which defaults to 1 label.
- Select OK twice.
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