Basic Operation
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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
Chapter 1 Basic Operation
Choosing How to Specify the Print Area
There are two ways you can set the print area on this machine. It is best to decide on a method depending on
the shape of the object you are printing on.
Specify the Print Area Di-
rectly
Enter the "Print-Start Position (lower right of print area)," and the
"Width" and "Length" of the print area to specify the print area directly.
This method is appropriate when the print site is level and you can
clearly specify the print area.
Specifying the Print Area
from the Print Center Po-
sition
When an approximate print area has been determined, specify the
print area's width and length after specifying the center position of
the print area. This method is appropriate when clear specification of
the print area is difficult or when the print site is curved or uneven.
For transparent media and high-gloss media with dark color used on the print surface
A laser beam is used to specify the print area. Depending on the material used on the media, such as transparent
media and high-gloss media with dark color used on the print surface, the laser beam is difficult to see. In such
cases, the laser beam may become more visible by placing masking tape on the print surface and on the back.
Print heads may return to the standby position automatically while specifying the print
area.
When you are specifying the print area and the print heads are above the flat table, the print heads return to
the standby position automatically if you leave them in the same position for approximately 40 seconds. This
behavior prevents print heads from drying out and breaking down. If the print heads return to the standby
position, the menu goes back to the previous menu so you must repeat setup.
Specifying the minimum print area enables print time reductions
Specify the print area to the minimum necessary. Changing the width by which the print heads move shortens
the print time (
). This function is effective when the print area or output data has
a small width.
The blank area in the print area is
minimized.
Print area
Actual print area
Print area
The print area has a lot of unnecessary
blank areas.
