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 protectors 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 tools
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).
Procedure
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.
2.
Bend the other two creases slightly so that they have a V shape when
viewed, as illustrated in the side view figure below.
How to Use Media Edge Protectors
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User Manual: Arizona (AZ) 440 GT, AZ 440 XT, AZ 460 GT, AZ 460 XT, AZ 480 GT, AZ 480 XT - Rev. B, 4/2013
