Handling rollsCutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper AutomaticallyIf the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In thiscase, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge tomake the edge straight after you load a roll.Trim Edge First offers the following options.• AutomaticIf the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 3 mm (0.12 in) or morewhen you load the roll, the edge is cut an amount relative to the slant to ensure a straight edge, andscraps are removed. The edge is not cut if the unevenness is less than 3 mm.• OffThe edge is not cut and scraps are not removed. This setting is Off for most types of paper, by default.For more information, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108)• OnThe leading edge is cut off when you load a roll, and scraps are removed. The amount of paper cutoff from the leading edge varies depending on the paper type. For more information, see the PaperReference Guide. (→P.108)Note• If you print on paper that has an irregular width, set Skew Check Lv. to Loose for a higher skewdetection threshold or to Off to disable skew detection. However, if paper is loaded askew whendetection is Off, note that paper jams or Platen soiling may occur.Follow these steps to change the Trim Edge First setting.1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Trim Edge First, and then press the ► button.5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button.This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll.140 Handling Paper
