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Appearance / Name and function of each part
This section shows the printer appearance and describes the name and function of each
component.
Printer front (takeup side)
Unlock
(OFF)
Lock
(ON)
Operation panel
Provided with LEDS and LCD to display printer status and keys to set
functions.
Ink box cover
An inlet to set ink (Note: Displayed as “INK COVER” on the LCD.)
Tension bar guide
The guide of bar to apply tension to the media (
P.2-21)
Caster
Unlocked to move the printer and locked to immobilize it.
Pressure control knob
A knob to switch the media press force (
P.2-105)
Front cover
Must be closed during printing.
Waste ink bottle unit
A unit to contain a waste ink bottle (
P.2-87)
Cap cover
Opened when cleaning the capping unit or replacing the wiper
blade. (
P.2-111, P.2-114)
Wipe cover
Opened when maintaining the print head (replacement/height
adjustment). (
P.2-90)
Take-up direction switch
A switch to select media takeup direction (
P.2-17)
Media feed switch
A switch to feed media automatically (
P.2-14)
Take-up reel switch
A switch to wind media automatically (
P.2-31)
Footswitch connector
A connector to connect optional Footswitch (
P.A-3)
Scroller
A shaft to feed or wind media (
P.2-7)
Media dryer fan
A fan to dry ink after printing.
Protection bar
A bar to protect media surface just after the print.