4
Part of
Practice
Fully Utilize the Media Heating System
80
Press
to select [PRINT] (print heater) or
[DRYER]
Press
.
Press
to select a temperature.
You can set to "OFF." When set to "OFF," the media heating system does not
operate at all.
Press
to enable the setting.
Press
to go back to the original screen.
Description
By default setting, simply switching on the power does not make the media heating system warm up to the
preset temperature. The temperature rises until preset temperature when the media is loaded correctly and
lights up. You can also make this setting on the software RIP. When you have made the setting on
the software, the software's setting is used.
* Depending on the usage environment, the temperature of the print heater or dryer may become higher
than the preset temperature, but this does not represent a problem.
HEATER CONFIG
DRYER
35 C
Current temperature
of the dryer
DRYER
35 C OFF
Current preset
temperature
PRINT HEATER: General Guide for Setting Temperature
You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging.
If the ink forms lumps or smudges, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature that is
too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
DRYER: General Guide for Setting Temperature
When ink drying is poor, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature that is too high
may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
Hints and Tips for Temperature Setting
The relationship between the print mode and temperature
The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type
of media and differences in the print mode. If smudging or poor drying occur even after raising the
temperature, try using a print mode of RIP software offering higher image quality. Conversely, when
you want to use a faster print mode, raise the temperature.
Amount of ink
When you change the amount of ink using the settings of your software RIP, adjusting this may yield
better results. If problems such as smudging persist even after raising the temperature, try reducing
the amount of ink.
Other points to remember
When recommended settings for temperature, print mode, and other values are given as the use
condition of your media, use the suggested settings.
