HP Latex R Series User Manual Download Page 9

Substrate 

thickness (mm)

Edge holder 

height (mm)

Type of base

Shim thickness

0.5 mm

1 mm

3 mm

5 mm

12.6–13.0

13.0

 

 

3

 

13.1–13.5

13.5

1

 

3

 

13.6–14.0

14.0

 

 

 

2

14.1–14.5

14.5

1

 

 

2

14.6–15.0

15.0

 

1

 

2

15.1–15.5

15.5

1

1

 

2

15.6–16.0

16.0

 

2

 

2

16.1–16.5

16.5

1

2

 

2

16.6–17.0

17.0

 

 

1

2

17.1–17.5

17.5

1

 

1

2

17.6–18.0

18.0

 

1

1

2

Install the base and the shims at all points shown in the illustration below: two assemblies at the central module 

and two more at the output module.

Installation process

1.

Calculate the required height and take the base and shims that you need.

ENWW

How to install shims

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Summary of Contents for Latex R Series

Page 1: ...HP Latex R Printer Series Substrate Edge Holder Kit User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ange without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein ...

Page 3: ...ubstrates 4 How to install shims 4 How to position the edge holders 7 Install the edge holders 10 Uninstall the edge holders 15 3 Using the substrate edge holders with flexible substrates 18 Install the edge holders 18 Uninstall the edge holders 20 4 Main maintenance tasks 23 Replace a strap 23 Replace part of an edge holder 23 ENWW iii ...

Page 4: ...iv ENWW ...

Page 5: ...hat you clean the edge holders regularly Substrate edge holders setup The purpose of the substrate edge holders is to prevent the substrate edges from lifting up and jamming while printing If you experience this kind of problem while printing you can try using the edge holders to overcome it The substrate edge holders are provided already assembled for use with flexible substrates If you intend to...

Page 6: ...nput module b Central module for flexible substrates c Output module 2 Central modules for rigid substrates 2 3 Alignment bar extenders 4 4 Bases for shims 5 Shims 6 Extra straps 7 Back ends 2 Setup procedure The edge holders must be assembled before use 2 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW ...

Page 7: ...rint zone module 1 Take one input module and unfold the hinge 2 Overlap the input module and attach the two parts with the screws provided 3 Repeat the operation at the other end of the print zone module to attach it to the output module 4 Repeat both operations to assemble the second edge holder Once the edge holders are assembled they can be kept in the box provided you have only to remove the f...

Page 8: ...se the table below to decide which base and which shims you will need Substrate thickness mm Edge holder height mm Type of base Shim thickness 0 5 mm 1 mm 3 mm 5 mm 2 1 2 5 2 5 Up to 9 5 mm 2 6 3 0 3 0 1 3 1 3 5 3 5 1 3 6 4 0 4 0 1 1 4 1 4 5 4 5 2 4 6 5 0 5 0 1 2 5 1 5 5 5 5 1 5 6 6 0 6 0 1 1 6 1 6 5 6 5 1 1 6 6 7 0 7 0 1 1 1 7 1 7 5 7 5 1 7 6 8 0 8 0 1 1 8 1 8 5 8 5 2 8 6 9 0 9 0 1 2 9 1 9 5 9 5 ...

Page 9: ... 1 15 5 15 5 1 1 2 15 6 16 0 16 0 2 2 16 1 16 5 16 5 1 2 2 16 6 17 0 17 0 1 2 17 1 17 5 17 5 1 1 2 17 6 18 0 18 0 1 1 2 Install the base and the shims at all points shown in the illustration below two assemblies at the central module and two more at the output module Installation process 1 Calculate the required height and take the base and shims that you need ENWW How to install shims 5 ...

Page 10: ...e edge holder fasten the assembly in place Repeat wherever shims need to be installed IMPORTANT When the required height is up to 9 5 mm screws should be installed from above when the required height is above 9 5 mm screws should be installed from below as shown below 6 Chapter 2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid substrates ENWW ...

Page 11: ... ways to position the edge holders described below For the detailed process of edge holder assembly see Substrate edge holders setup on page 1 Using the Internal Print Server 1 In the Internal Print Server tap the Substrate widget ENWW How to position the edge holders 7 ...

Page 12: ...ze and position of the sheet manually 3 You will see in the preview window a representation of the substrate outlined with discontinuous lines 8 Chapter 2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid substrates ENWW ...

Page 13: ...en you have installed the left edge holder install the right edge holder as follows Place the right edge holder at the width of the substrate plus 60 mm 2 4 in IMPORTANT Measurements should be made using the ruler built into the printer Alternatively place the substrate on the belt level with the left edge holder and install the right edge holder level with the substrate Once installed move the ri...

Page 14: ...ders 1 In the Internal Print Server tap Topmost in the Scan Beam menu This moves the scan axis beam and the curing module to their highest positions 10 Chapter 2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid substrates ENWW ...

Page 15: ...rate type that you intend to use In this case rigid substrate TIP The Internal Print Server will suggest the correct position of the edge holders based on the position of the substrate if loaded or configured ENWW Install the edge holders 11 ...

Page 16: ...at the input side of the printer place the edge holder locator against the ruler The Internal Print Server suggests where to place the edge holders IMPORTANT If you install them in a place other than that suggested by the Internal Print Server note the location on the ruler as you will need it when installing the edge holders on the output side of the printer TIP The space between the substrate an...

Page 17: ...t side of the printer 7 Pull the handle and insert it into the back end Visually check through the print zone that the edge holders are straight when pulling the handle 8 Take the alignment bar extenders and install them on the alignment bar Here is the installation process in detail a Insert the flanges at the bottom edge of the alignment bar then press at the top against the extension bar ENWW I...

Page 18: ... the extenders over the large holes in the alignment bar If an edge holder is at the edge of the alignment bar then you do not need to place an extender at this edge If the edge holders are placed at the edges of the substrate advance belt due to the size of the substrate install only two alignment bar extenders as shown below 14 Chapter 2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid substrates ENW...

Page 19: ...ilable by the end of 2018 9 Load the substrate between the edge holders leaving a 10 mm 0 39 in space between the substrate and each edge holder You can now load and print as usual Uninstall the edge holders 1 In the Internal Print Server tap Topmost in the Scan Beam menu This moves the scan axis beam and the curing module to their highest positions ENWW Uninstall the edge holders 15 ...

Page 20: ...ide of the printer pull the edge holder from the locator and fold it as it comes out of the print zone 4 Uninstall the alignment bar extender from the alignment bar Remove it first from the top edge then from the bottom 16 Chapter 2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid substrates ENWW ...

Page 21: ...5 In the Internal Print Server tap the no edge holders option When you have uninstalled the edge holders you can resume printing as normal ENWW Uninstall the edge holders 17 ...

Page 22: ...uring module before installing the edge holders 1 In the Internal Print Server tap Topmost in the Scan Beam menu This moves the scan axis beam and the curing module to their highest positions 2 In the Edge Holders menu tap the substrate type that you intend to use In this case flexible substrate 18 Chapter 3 Using the substrate edge holders with flexible substrates ENWW ...

Page 23: ...print zone to the output side of the printer 4 Remaining at the input side of the printer place the edge holder locator against the ruler The Internal Print Server suggests where to place the edge holders TIP The space between the substrate and the edge of the edge holder should be 10 mm 0 39 in ENWW Install the edge holders 19 ...

Page 24: ... it into the back end Visually check through the print zone that the edge holders are straight when pulling the handle 7 In the same way install the other edge holder on the other side of the substrate You can now print as normal Uninstall the edge holders 1 In the Internal Print Server tap Topmost in the Scan Beam menu This moves the scan axis beam and the curing module to their highest positions...

Page 25: ...ut side of the printer unhook the handle from the back end 3 Go to the input side of the printer pull the edge holder from the locator and fold it as it comes out of the print zone ENWW Uninstall the edge holders 21 ...

Page 26: ...he Internal Print Server tap the no edge holders option When you have uninstalled the edge holders you can resume printing as normal 22 Chapter 3 Using the substrate edge holders with flexible substrates ENWW ...

Page 27: ... and washers 2 Take the new strap and install it using the removed screws and washers IMPORTANT Only one of the two holes in the strap has a bushing This is the one that should be attached to the handle Replace part of an edge holder Any parts of an edge holder that are broken or damaged should be replaced To install a new part see Substrate edge holders setup on page 1 ENWW Replace a strap 23 ...

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