Using the Control Panel Menu
120
RIP Settings
Item
Parameter
Explanation
Platen Gap
1.5
Change
Platen Gap
(the gap between the print head and the media) for
the media setting bank selected in the software RIP.
The default setting of
2.0
is recommended in most situations. Choose
1.5
if print quality is unsatisfactory. Choose
2.5
if printout is scratched or
smudged. Choosing a larger gap than required may result in ink stains
inside the printer, reduced print quality, or shorter product life.
2.0
2.5
Head Alignment
Input thickness
0.1 to 1.0 mm
(4 to 40 mil)
Enter a value for media thickness of from 0.1 to 1.0 mm (4 to 40 mil).
Roll Type
Printable Side Out
Choose
Printable Side Out
or
Printable Side In
according to how the
media is rolled.
Printable Side In
Tension Measurement
Periodically
Choose
Periodically
or
Every page
to have the printer automatically
monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results.
Periodically
is recommended in most circumstances.
Do not print at the end of a roll.
Do not select
Off
for Media End Check.
Select
Every page
for more precise tensioning, but note that print times
will increase.
Every page
Feeding Tension
Auto
-
Auto
is recommended in most situations. If
Media Size Check
is not
On
when
Auto
is set, the appropriate tension is not applied because the
media width cannot be detected.
If
Media Size Check
is
Off
, set
Feeding Tension
to
Manual
and then set
the recommended value for the media width.
If
Feeding Tension
is set to
Auto
and creases appear during printing or
black bands (dark stripes) appear in the prints, set
Feeding Tension
to
Manual
. When
Manual
is set, we recommend setting Feeding Tension to
a value that complies with the width of the loaded media. See “Feeding
Tension” on page 70 for more information.
If other values are used, banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of
uneven color) or wrinkles may appear in the prints.
Manual
0 to 40
Take-up Tension
Auto
-
Auto
is recommended in most situations. If
Media Size Check
is not
On
when
Auto
is set, the appropriate tension is not applied because the
media width cannot be detected.
If
Media Size Check
is
Off
, set
Take-up Tension
to
Manual
and then set
the recommended value for the media width.
If
Take-up Tension
is set to
Auto
and creases appear during printing or
black bands (dark stripes) appear in the prints, set
Take-up Tension
to
Manual
. When
Manual
is set, we recommend setting Take-up Tension to
Lv3.
If other values are used, banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of
uneven color) or wrinkles may appear in the prints.
Manual
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