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2) New functions
1. Borderless printing (4”x6”, 5”x7” size only)
The i350/i355 support borderless printing only for 4”x6”, 5”x7” size paper. Borderless printing is not
supported with other paper sizes (A4, LTR, etc.) and with the i250/i255.
< Possible problems with this function >
- Smearing on the message side of postcards, and smearing on the address side in continuous borderless
printing
-> Clean the ribs on the platen
- Smearing on the backside of paper in continuous borderless printing
-> Clean the ribs on the platen
- Ink mist on the platen
-> Clean the ribs on the platen
2. No paper selection lever
The printer does not need adjustment via a paper selection lever. (Adjustment of the head-to-paper
distance when printing envelopes is not necessary.)
< Possible problems with this function >
- The head rubs against the paper when paper curl is curled.
-> Flatten curled paper. (To less than 3mm)
-> In print modes other than borderless printing, conduct printing in the print quality assurance area of
the top and bottom edges. (Top margin: 28mm; bottom margin: 26.5mm)
3. Quiet mode
The printer has a quiet mode function.
Compared with the normal mode,
Acoustic noise level:
Slightly lower. (HQ, normal: Approx. 50dB, Quiet: Approx. 49dB)
Audible overtone level:
Sound quality changes, and sound becomes quieter.
Print speed:
Slows. (Bk printing in HQ/HS mode using an acoustic noise
measurement
pattern:
Approx.1.3
times)
3) Other functions
1. Remaining ink level detection function
The printer has a function to detect the remaining ink level. (Default setting: ON)
Detection method: Dot counting (Counted for each Bk/Cl ink tank).
Cl tank: The remaining ink level is detected by total counted dot values of 3 color
ink
tanks.
Display method:
Displayed on the status monitor (at 3 levels shown below for each Bk/Cl ink tank)
Level 1: Half level of remaining ink level (Approx. 40% of ink remaining)
Level 2: Indication of “!” mark (Approx. 10% of ink remaining)
Lever 3: Indication of “?” mark (Remaining ink level is unknown)
*Remaining ink detection function displays the status only, and does not cause
errors.
Accuracy:
The margin of error of detection accuracy is +/-10% in normal printing.
*The margin of error is likely to be large in the following specific print patterns:
When printing continuously using any one of the CMY ink tanks
-> As the remaining ink level is calculated by total counted dot values of 3 color
ink tanks, if any of the C/M/Y inks is heavily consumed, the margin of error for
remaining ink increases.
When performing continuous Bk solid printing
-> With continuous printing, ink flow from the tank to the ink chamber can be
interrupted, after which ink remains unused in the tank.
Reset procedure: Perform the following operations from the printer driver utility.
1. Set the indication of the remaining ink level in “Low Ink Warning Setting”.
2. Reset the ink counter in “Ink Counter Reset”.
Note: Be sure to reset the ink counter from the printer driver utility after replacing
ink
tanks.
