Sharp X2 manual Minimum down-time

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Feature overview (con’t)

X2 supplied products are all direct-write, specially coated materials that vary in coating structure, physical properties (such as basis weight and overall product thickness), and base material type (such as paper, fabric, film or vinyl). These variances not only cause the printer setup for each material to be unique in order to successfully run each material through the printer, but also cause the achievable image quality per product to be different.

The coating layer on each media is different because it must adhere to the individual base material (i.e., thick or porous, smooth or woven) as well as image in either 360 or 720 dpi print mode. Therefore, the image quality will vary per media type.

For example, Poly Canvas image quality is not equal to that of Presentation Paper, even though both are 360 dpi. Your RIP should provide curves that are calibrated specifically for the unique requirements of each media.

The recommended print media has controlled curling properties optimized for the printer’s media transport mechanism. Using the recommended media will reduce media jams.

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The ColorgrafX X2 inkjet printer is a self-maintaining printer and requires no routine maintenance. The printer performs automatic head cleaning during routine use.

4	Getting to Know Your ColorgrafX X2

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Contents X2 TECH, X2 Graphic Printer User Guide Page Introduction IntroductionAbout this guide con’t ConventionsOrganization Introduction IiiService SuppliesEME Compliance in Canada FCC Compliance in the USAConformité EEM USA CanadaMaintenance safety Introduction ViiMaintenance safety con’t Viii IntroductionIntroduction Introduction Feature overview Getting to know your ColorgrafXHigh-speed / high quality printing Getting to Know Your ColorgrafXFeature overview con’t Quick drying InkMedia widths Media typesMinimum down-time Front view Printer componentsRight-side view Printer Components con’t Rear viewPrinter components con’t Media transport Printer components con’t Media transport con’t Operation panel Printer components con’t Operations panel con’t Ready MenuîPrinter components con’t Operations Entering menu modeOperations panel menu Operations panel menu con’t Menu optionsSet mode Take Up RollerRoll Select Menu options con’t Set mode con’tMedia Type Media Menu options con’tAttribute Cut Mode Wait CarriageWait Cut MagnificationPower Save MaintenanceInterval Date & TimeOption Description Parameters Rewind Delay Auto CapFeed CorrectionReplacing Blade Life Counter 1Starting a print job Operating the cutter Operating the cutter con’t Replacing cutter bladeReplacing cutter blade con’t Using the take-up roller Setup the take-up assemblyUsing the take-up roller con’t Setup the take-up assembly con’tOperating the printer from RIP software Starting the take-up rollerPrecautions When to replace ink bottleSupplies Replacing ink bottlesReplacing ink bottles con’t Replacement proceduresSupplies Replacing the waste ink bottle When to replace the waste ink bottle Replacing the waste ink bottle con’tSupported media Loading and removing mediaLoading media in the printer Loading and removing media con’t Loading media in the printer con’tFeed roller knob When to replace media Removing mediaSupply storage Ink bottle storageSupply storage con’t Media storageHead Maintenance Normal maintenanceManual maintenance process Maintaining print quality OverviewTest Print Head Maintenance con’tMaintaining Print Quality Jam clearance Clearing a media jam OverviewClearing a media jam con’t Jam clearanceClearing a media jam con’t More tips for clearing media jams Clearing a cutter jam Jam clearance Trouble isolation procedures Case of difficulty OverviewQuick checks Printer doesnt turn onTrouble isolation procedures con’t Adjustment auto modePoor image quality Printer testAdjustment auto mode con’t MAG. MultiBI-DIR Density Control panel menu item Magnification adjustment modeComputer interface test Common operating problems Computer interface test con’tCommon operating problems con’t Poor image quality con’tSymptom Potential Problem Suggested Solution Appendix a In Case of Difficulty Error Message LCD error messagesUser resolvable Manually Menu Tree Appendix B Menu TreeSET menu first level only SET menu detailed OptionsSET menu detailed con’t None YESTest Print menu Head Maintenance menu ADJUSTMENT, Auto menuReplacing Blade menu Life Counter menu