Oce Arizona 550 GT, User Manual

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How to Use Media Edge Protectors
Introduction
Some media tend to have dust and fiber that clings to the edge of the media roll. When
released near the RMO (Roll Media Option) unit platen, these particles can find their
way into the printhead nozzles and cause dropouts that reduce image quality and produce
banding.
When to do
When you use roll media that has fibers on the edge of the roll, use the media edge pro-
tectors to stop this material from entering the active print area where the carriage moves
across the platen. The edge protectors are disposable and are intended to extend the time
between printhead cleanings when fibrous media is used.
Note:
If you use media that is known to have to have "fuzzy" edges you can sometimes minimize
the problem by cutting or burning the debris off.
Required tool
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A package of edge detectors is included in the Accessory kit that ships with the RMO
unit. If you run out, you can purchase it as a consumable item (see you local sales
representative).
How to Apply the Media Edge Protectors
Note:
There are both left and right edge protectors and they are both labeled (a left protector
has the height adjustor, the arc and the indent on the right side, while the right protector
is reversed).
1. Bend the bottom edge of the protector along the first crease (located above the label with
the part number) to approx 90 degrees.
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How to Use Media Edge Protectors