Oce Arizona 550 GT, User Manual

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Roll Media Theory of Operations
Introduction
The Roll Media Option system operating specification is described in terms of the follow-
ing states:
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Media Load
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Media Unload
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Media Initialization
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Media Printing
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Media Manual Feed
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Media Idle
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Media End of Roll
For each user state, software control of the roll of media and consequent media movement
is achieved using one of the following two control modes.
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Non-Initialized Control mode
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Initialized Control mode
Non-Initialized Control Mode
The default control mode for the Roll Media Option motion system is the non-initialized
control mode. This mode is active:
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When the printer first powers up
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During the Media Load function
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During the Media Unload function
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After a Media End of Roll has been detected
Initialized Control Mode
In order for printing to occur, the printer must be in initialized control mode. Initialized
control mode can only be achieved after a successful media initialization. This mode is
used during the following states:
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Media Advance
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Media Idle
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Media End of roll detected
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Media Manual Feed
Introduction to Media Loading
Loading and threading roll media is a manual process. A media shaft is required for both
the supply and take-up media rolls. The function of the shaft is to provide additional
core support and a non-slip drive condition between the drive motors and the media
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Roll Media Theory of Operations