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User’s Guide Viper Extreme
CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing
42 AP-75330 – Rev. 1.0 – 14/01/09
4.1 USING MEDIA
4.1.1 Media range
Please refer to Mutoh’s website ( www.mutoh.be ) for the media compatibility lists and much more information
on using, handling media.
As one of the world's largest manufacturers of wide-format piezo inkjet printers, Mutoh Europe is
committed to deliver total solutions: machine, RIP software, inks and media with matching profiles,
i.e. anything you need to start production of top quality outputs in no time.
4.1.2 Cautions on handling media
When you handle media, please pay attention to the following.
Use recommended media in an appropriate environment. Following are the appropriate temperature
and humidity ranges for printing.
Temperature Humidity
Recommended working environment 19°C - 26°C 30% to 60%
Rate of change Within 2°C per hour Within 5% per hour
Use media in an appropriate environment. Following are the appropriate temperature and humidity
ranges for printing.
Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or wrapped media.
The size of the media can change at a fixed ratio according to the temperature changes of the working
environment. Before using media, place the media roll in the working environment for at least 24 hours,
to have it match to the temperature and humidity of the working area.
Printing before the media could accommodate to the printing environment may cause media jams due
to slippage or creases. This also adversely affects the quality of printing.
Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a not printable side, blurring or
slight touching occurs.
Do not touch the printable side of media. Moisture or oil from hands affects the printing quality.
Do not leave the printer for a long time with media loaded. The media will curl resulting in
misalignment, media jams, or decreased printing quality. In particular, avoid this in winter, dry seasons,
or during final printing.
Do not lose the box or wrapping bag. This to store media properly after use.