Canon ColorWave 3800, Operation Manual

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Custom media specifications
Introduction
You can use various kinds of media on the printer. When you use custom media, make sure you
only use media that complies with the specifications listed in the table.
NOTE
The use of custom media is at your own risk. You can find a list of media types and sizes in
Media types on page 295 or Media sizes on page 297 , or ask your local representative.
IMPORTANT
Do not store paper in rooms where temperature and humidity are high. In a recommended
environment, with best print quality, temperature is not higher than 27 degrees Celsius or 80
degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity is between 30 to 60 percent. Avoid dust and direct
sunlight. Wrap unused paper in plastic to prevent it from absorbing moisture.
Media specifications
IMPORTANT
• Clear, fully transparent media cannot be detected by the printer.
• Very darkly colored media cannot be detected by the printer.
• Shiny silver or gold coated media cannot be detected by the printer.
• Use media that is loose or semi-fixed on the roll core. Do not use media that is fixed on the
roll core.
• The printed side of the media has to be directed outwards on the roll, otherwise it cannot be
fed from the drawer.
• When the media has a roll curl, direct the curl towards the roll center.
Element Specification
Core size A 3 inch core is standard. An optional 2 inch core holder is available (not rec-
ommended).
Width Media from 279 to 1067 mm, or 11 to 42 inch is supported.
Thickness Maximum media thickness is 800 µm.
Diameter Maximum roll diameter is 180 mm, or 7 inch
Weight Maximum roll weight is 20 kg or 40 lb.
Length Maximum roll length depends on the media thickness (e.g. 220 m for 60 grams
LFM111 paper, and 175 m for 90 grams LFM090 paper).
Custom media specifications
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