4.2 Media

This section explains details of available media for this printer.

4.2.1 Media type

The type and quality of media greatly influence the print result. Use media that matches the application, taking the following information into account.
Various recommended media are prepared for this printer as follows. Select the appropriate media according to the usage.

For details of the recommended media, contact MUTOH local dealer.
If failures or malfunctions of the printer occur by the use of media that is not dedicated.
The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.
For details, refer to the following manuals.
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To request a repair, contact MUTOH local dealer.
When printing on media that is not recommended one,
Refer to the media manual or ask where you purchased the media for information on media type or appropriate settings for this printer.
Set the printing quality according to "5.1.1 MediaType menu".

4.2.2 Cautions on handling media

Note the following points when handling the media.

Use recommended media under an appropriate environment.
The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows.
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Do not use media which is folded, cut, or torn.
The size of media can change at a constant rate according to the change of humidity in the printing environment. Before using media, leave media for 30 minutes in the printing environment to adapt it to the environment.
Performing printing without adapting media to the printing environment, media jams may occur due to gaps or wrinkles in the media. Printing quality is also affected.
Do not touch the print side. Moisture and oil on your hands may affect the printing quality.
Do not leave media for a long time with media set. Some media has a tendency to roll which may cause media to float, media jams, and degradation of printing quality. Avoid using such media especially in winter, dryness and when printing formal documents.
Do not lose the individual box and bag. Use them for storing media.

4.2.3 Precaution on storing media

Note the following points on storing media.

Avoid high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight to store media.
After removing the unused roll media from the scroller, wind it properly. Then wrap it with an individual bag and store it in an individual box.
Keep the media dry.

4.2.4 Printing area

The printable area of this printer is as follows.

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4.2.5 Head height adjustment

Printing with high printing rate or using strongly-curved media can cause a head rub.
Changing the head height may allow you to avoid the head rub.
Follow the procedure below to change the head height.

4.2.5.1 When raising the head

If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high printing quality is not guaranteed.
Do not open the front cover during printing or change the head height. If the head height is changed, the alignment will be changed and high printing quality will not be guaranteed.
1Open the front cover.
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2Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever (orange).
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The High lamp on the operation panel lights up in green.
3Shut the front cover.
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4.2.5.2 When returning the head to the original position

Do not open the front cover during printing or change the head height. If the head height is changed, the alignment will be changed and high printing quality will not be guaranteed.
1Open the front cover.
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2Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever (orange).
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The Low lamp on the operation panel lights up in green.
3Shut the front cover.
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4.2.6 Media feed compensation

This section explains the Media feed compensation.

A feeding length depends on media types. The following or similar results may be seen in prints.

Printed images overlap.
White lines are printed on images.

In such cases, follow the procedure below and adjust the media feed compensation value for the feeding length.

1Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel.
a.Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.
Shift to the Setup menu display.
The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>".
b.Press the [>] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Set1: MediaType".
c.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Media: Type 1".
d.Press the [+] key or [–] key to select the media type for using.
e.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "**>1: Print Mode".
The selected media (Type 1-30) is displayed in "**".
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f.Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "**>2: PF Adjust>".
g.Press the [>] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "PF1: Init.Adj.Print".
2Perform the initial adjust print.
a.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm".
The length that media is fed (feeding length) for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.
If you make a feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.
If you want to change a feeding length, press the [+] key or [–] key and change the set value.
b.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Printing".
Start Initial adjustment printing.
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When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters normal status.
c.After the initial adjustment printing, cut the media.
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3Measure the distance between two pluses in the initial adjustment print using a measurement tool, such as a ruler.
4Set up Initial Adjust Change.
a.Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF2: Init.Adj.Change".
b.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Init.: 250.0/250mm".
c.Press the [+] key or [–] key and enter the measured value in step 3.
d.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The initial adjustment value is saved.
The operation panel displays "PF2: Init.Adj.Change".
5Perform the Confirm Print.
a.Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print".
b.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm".
The length that media is fed (feeding length) for confirmation adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.
If you make a feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.
If you want to change a feeding length, press the [+] key or [–] key and change the set value.
c.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Printing".
Start Confirmation adjustment printing.
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When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters normal status.
d.After the confirmation adjustment printing, cut the media.
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6Measure the distance between two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using a measurement tool, such as a ruler. Then, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when printing.
a.If the distance does not match the feeding length, follow the procedure from 1 to 5 and readjust.
b.If the distance matches the feeding length, proceed to step 7.
7Perform Micro adjustment printing.
a.Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel as in step 1.
b.Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4:Micro Adj. Print".
c.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Printing".
Start Micro adjustment printing.
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After the micro adjustment printing is completed, the operation panel displays "PF4:Micro Adj. Print".
8Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result.
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9Set up the Micro Adjustment Change.
a.Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF5:Micro Adj.Change".
b.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The operation panel displays "Micro: 0pulse".
c.Press the [+] key or [–] key and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in step 7.
d.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
The micro adjustment value is saved.
The operation panel displays "PF5:Micro Adj.Change".
The Media feed compensation is complete.