Dryer Operation As the printed output advances past the dryer outlets, the dryer blows air over the output to dry it. The print will continue to advance until the trailing edge of the print has passed under the dryer. The print remains stationary for twenty seconds, then will reverse or advance according to the supply loop option selected (see page 2-14). To cancel the twenty-second delay, press the ￿ (Cancel) key.

The printer’s relative humidity sensor enables the printer to adjust the media advance speed to ensure adequate drying. Higher relative humidity will result in slower printing. You can customize this feature from the control panel; for instructions, see page 2-12.

Relative

 

HumidityPrinter Action

 

 

0–29%

Low humidity warning displayed, jets may drop out

 

and media may lift from the platen

30–59%

Optimal, no warning or drying delay

60–79%

High humidity warning displayed, media advance is

 

delayed automatically as humidity increases

> 80%

Action displayed, printing stops. User must specify a

 

manual drying delay to proceed with printing (see

 

Drying Delay under “Print Settings” on page 2-11)

 

 

 

 

Caution

Output on polyester films can be streaked by the

 

dryer air flow. To avoid this, you can disable the

 

dryer fan from the control panel. For instructions,

 

see “Printer Options” on page 2-13.

 

 

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