Media Properties
∙Store media flat, in a clean environment with the same or similar temperature and humidity as the printer.
∙For best results, individual sheets of media should be flat. Curves in either axis of the media (left to right, or front to back) can lead to head strikes of the carriage on the media. Accuracy of dot placement or overall feed accuracy can also be affected by
∙For best results, media should have parallel opposite edges with 90° corners. Media that is not square with itself will require extra attention when loading.
∙The maximum weight of the material per printer specification is less than 125lbs. (56.7 kg).
∙For materials between
∙The front and back of the material should be clean and dry.
∙Some substrates may have different feed and handling characteristics from sheet to sheet.
∙Some substrates may have a coating on them; giving the effect of a glossy image. Certain coatings may cause ink to pool and cure unevenly, yielding a poor image quality print. Be sure to test coated materials for compatibility before purchasing significant quantities.
∙Be careful to avoid substrates with bent or damaged edges on the material, especially engineered material such as Alumacorr or Dibond. They may create drag along surfaces such as the belt and cause a significant change in feed or cause the material to skew.
∙Heavy substrates or sheets with a significant bow or bend will feed differently on the belt than when contacting the output table rollers. Adjust the belt vacuum fans to Maximum to determine if the media will suction to the belt; removing the bow. If unsuccessful and the job or size of the print job allows for adjustment, use a leading margin of four to six inches.
Other Printer Configuration Notes
∙Certain print modes and lamps settings can have an effect on handling characteristics such as feed and skew because the material may bow. Increasing the head height and increasing the print speed may balance this. Introducing a print pause or increasing the belt vacuum control may be necessary.
∙Perform media feed calibrations in a representative manner relative to the way the substrate is fed through the printer.
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