MIMAKI JV4 Series, Operation Manual

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PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE MEDIUM
Carefully observe the following when handling the medium.
• Use the medium specified by MIMAKI.
Use the medium exclusive for the device. Please be noted that MIMAKI
ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any trouble that arises
when using any medium other than the medium exclusively developed for
the device.
• Medium thickness
When setting the medium used, be sure to adjust the head height. Otherwise,
the medium and/or the head can be damaged.
• Expansion and contraction of the medium
Do not use medium immediately after unpacking. The medium can expand
and contract due to the room temperature and humidity.
The medium have to be left in the atmosphere in which they are to be used
for 30 minutes or more after unpacked.
• Curled medium
Avoid the use of curled medium. They can be a cause of a medium jam.
If regular-sized coating medium is stored with rolled, the coating face has to
face outside.
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Other precautions
• Place nothing on the surface of coated medium. Some types of coated
medium may change in color.
• The device may sometimes fail to properly detect a transparent medium
or a medium whose revers side is colored in black.
• For any type of medium other than the exclusive one, the end of the
medium may have adhered on the paper core. If this has occured, be
sure to remove the paper core before placement so as to protect against
future troubles.
• Refer to the “Catalog for options and consumables” given on the separate
sheet for the exclusive medium.