Falcon II Outdoor series printers – Maintenance Manual
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AP-74065, Rev. 1.0, 21/11/03
2.5. POSITION AND FUNCTION OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS
2.5.1. Falcon II Outdoor 2 heater printers
Heater element
Temperature
Function
Pre-heater (Heater A)
20 – 50°C
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Open the pores to make the media more receptive for
eco-solvent or eco-solvent plus™ ink.
Dryer (Heater D)
20 – 50°C
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Applying heating immediately after printing improves
ink/media anchorage.
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The dryer helps to make the media touch-dry before it
reaches the automatic take-up system.
2.5.2. Falcon II Outdoor 4 heater printers
Heater element
Temperature
Function
Pre-heater (Heater A)
20 – 50°C
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Open the pores to make the media more receptive
for eco-solvent or eco-solvent plus™ ink.
Fixer (Heater B)
20 – 70°C
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To establish optimum fixation onto the media
(coated and uncoated).
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Optimizes the dot gain control.
