Heater temps setting (for the post-heater/dryer) (roll fed) — select a heater setting from 0 to 10, or Custom to specify custom settings. Setting 0 sets all heaters to 85° F (30° C).

The preheater and platen heater maintain uniform sur- face temperature across the printing area to control dot gain on various media. The postheater dries prints before being rolled onto the take-up spool. If prints are not dry- ing, increase the postheater temperature; if media is deforming or sticking to the postheater, lower or turn off the postheater.

Platen vacuum fans — this option turns on the vacuum fans, and displays , and ) keys on the control panel. Press , and ) to raise or lower the fan speed, and observe the media as the fan speed changes. If the media is lifting off the platen, increase the fan speed. If the media is sticking to the platen, decrease the fan speed.

Drying delay — press the , and ) keys on the control panel to increase or decrease the drying delay (seconds per print swath). To increase throughput, decrease the drying delay. If prints are not drying, increase the dry- ing delay.

3.When you select Create Media Type, the Media Wizard dis- plays a series of screens that enable you to enter each of the Media Wizard settings.

The current settings as shown on the Media Settings screen are used as default values. Change the defaults to suit the new media for each print mode.

4.When you select Delete Media Type, the Media Wizard shows a list of currently defined media. You can delete any user-defined media type.

5.When you select View Media Types, the Media Wizard allows you to browse through the settings for each of the media types and print modes.

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