For Horizontally Placed Printer - Epson C31CJ52121 Technical Reference Manual

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Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover.
When the printer power is on, the roll paper is automatically cut.

For Horizontally Placed Printer

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Turn on the printer.
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Open the roll paper cover.
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Remove the used roll paper core if any.
Chapter 3 Handling
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