Sharp X2 manual Minimum down-time

Feature overview (con’t)

X2 supplied products are all direct-write, specially coated materials that vary in coating structure, physical properties (such as basis weight and overall product thickness), and base material type (such as paper, fabric, film or vinyl). These variances not only cause the printer setup for each material to be unique in order to successfully run each material through the printer, but also cause the achievable image quality per product to be different.

The coating layer on each media is different because it must adhere to the individual base material (i.e., thick or porous, smooth or woven) as well as image in either 360 or 720 dpi print mode. Therefore, the image quality will vary per media type.

For example, Poly Canvas image quality is not equal to that of Presentation Paper, even though both are 360 dpi. Your RIP should provide curves that are calibrated specifically for the unique requirements of each media.

The recommended print media has controlled curling properties optimized for the printer’s media transport mechanism. Using the recommended media will reduce media jams.

Minimum down-time

The ColorgrafX X2 inkjet printer is a self-maintaining printer and requires no routine maintenance. The printer performs automatic head cleaning during routine use.

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