Using the Media Take-up Unit

When the optional Media Take-up Unit is installed, the media take-up unit can be used to take up printed roll media as it is output from the printer. This is convenient for very long, continuous print jobs on roll media. Here is a summary of the general procedure for using the Media Take-up Unit.

•Load the roll media in the printer. (Æ P.2-9)

•Use the operation panel to select “Enable” for the “Take-up Reel” item in the MAIN MENU. (Æ P.2-32)

•Install the Media Take-up Unit. (Æ P.2-33)

•Execute the print job. (Æ Chapter 3 “Printing from Windows”, Chapter 4 “Printing from a Macintosh”)

•Remove the printed media from the take-up reel of the Media Take-up Unit. (Æ P.2-39)

•Use the operation panel to select “Disable” for the “Take-up Reel” item in the MAIN MENU. (Æ P.2-43)

Important

zWhen using the Media Take-up Unit, do not block the sensor or lay anything on sensor to ensure that the unit operates correctly.

zWhen using the Media Take-up Unit, the auto cut feature never cuts the media, regardless of the Auto Cut setting on the MAIN MENU. However, if the Auto Cut setting in the printer driver is switched on, the media will be cut. Be sure to check this setting off before starting the print job.

zThe Media Take-up Unit cannot be used with cut sheets.

zPlain paper, Glossy Film, Back Print Film, and synthetic paper (non-adhesive) roll paper cannot be used with the Media Take-up unit.

zWith some print media, the hue of some colors may change slightly when the ink on the surface of the media has dried completely. Before you confirm the final hues or handle the media for display, make sure that the ink has dried thoroughly.

zWhen printing on thinly coated media or thin, weak media with a large amount of ink in a location where the humidity is high, the media may be difficult to take up cleanly without smearing. In such a case, improve the environmental situation such as relocation or climate control, or set the ink drying time to insure that the printed media is dry when it is taken up.

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