Sharp X2 manual Using the take-up roller con’t, Operating the printer from RIP software

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Using the take-up roller (con’t)

Printing surface

Setup the take-up assembly (con’t)

3.Set the FLANGE on the plastic roller bearing on the right side.

4.Set the left FLANGE on the plastic roller bearing. If you need to adjust the length, do steps 1 and 2 again. (Note that the end caps for the take-up roller are black versus the green caps for the media roller. Use these for optimum performance.)

5.At the operations panel, enable the take-up roll.

a.Press the Menu button (top button) to enter menu mode.

b.Press the button associated with the Set menu option.

c.Press the left arrow button 4 times to display the Winding direction option.

d.Set to the desired direction: Image In or Image Out.

Starting the take-up roller

1.When the printed media passes completely over the platen and emerges out the exit chute, guide the media over or under the take-up roll and tape it to the roll.

2.Monitor the media until it has rolled once around the take-up roll. From this point on, the media will wind up automatically.

Operating the printer from RIP software

Instructions for operating the printer using the host computer’s digital front end (DFE) program are covered in associated DFE software manuals or release notes.

Operations

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Contents X2 TECH, X2 Graphic Printer User Guide Page Introduction IntroductionConventions About this guide con’tIntroduction Iii OrganizationSupplies ServiceFCC Compliance in the USA EME Compliance in CanadaConformité EEM Canada USAIntroduction Vii Maintenance safetyViii Introduction Maintenance safety con’tIntroduction Introduction Getting to Know Your ColorgrafX Feature overviewGetting to know your ColorgrafX High-speed / high quality printingQuick drying Ink Feature overview con’tMedia types Media widthsMinimum down-time Printer components Front viewRight-side view Rear view Printer Components con’tPrinter components con’t Media transport Printer components con’t Media transport con’t Operation panel Ready Menuî Printer components con’t Operations panel con’tPrinter components con’t Entering menu mode OperationsOperations panel menu Menu options Operations panel menu con’tTake Up Roller Set modeMenu options con’t Set mode con’t Roll SelectMedia Type Menu options con’t MediaAttribute Magnification Cut ModeWait Carriage Wait CutDate & Time Power SaveMaintenance IntervalOption Description Parameters Correction Rewind DelayAuto Cap FeedLife Counter 1 Replacing BladeStarting a print job Operating the cutter Replacing cutter blade Operating the cutter con’tReplacing cutter blade con’t Setup the take-up assembly Using the take-up rollerStarting the take-up roller Using the take-up roller con’tSetup the take-up assembly con’t Operating the printer from RIP softwareReplacing ink bottles PrecautionsWhen to replace ink bottle SuppliesReplacement procedures Replacing ink bottles con’tSupplies Replacing the waste ink bottle Replacing the waste ink bottle con’t When to replace the waste ink bottleLoading and removing media Supported mediaLoading media in the printer Loading media in the printer con’t Loading and removing media con’tFeed roller knob Removing media When to replace mediaInk bottle storage Supply storageMedia storage Supply storage con’tMaintaining print quality Overview Head MaintenanceNormal maintenance Manual maintenance processHead Maintenance con’t Test PrintMaintaining Print Quality Overview Jam clearance Clearing a media jamJam clearance Clearing a media jam con’tClearing a media jam con’t More tips for clearing media jams Clearing a cutter jam Jam clearance Printer doesnt turn on Trouble isolation proceduresCase of difficulty Overview Quick checksPrinter test Trouble isolation procedures con’tAdjustment auto mode Poor image qualityMAG. Multi Adjustment auto mode con’tBI-DIR Density Magnification adjustment mode Control panel menu itemComputer interface test Computer interface test con’t Common operating problemsPoor image quality con’t Common operating problems con’tSymptom Potential Problem Suggested Solution Appendix a In Case of Difficulty LCD error messages Error MessageUser resolvable Manually Appendix B Menu Tree Menu TreeSET menu first level only Options SET menu detailedNone YES SET menu detailed con’tTest Print menu ADJUSTMENT, Auto menu Head Maintenance menuLife Counter menu Replacing Blade menu