Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System
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Advanced
Functions
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Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System
Procedure
Press .
The current temperature is displayed.
Press
a second time.
Press or to select the unit.
Press or to set the temperature.
You can also set the temperature to "OFF."
Press
to conrm your entry.
Press , then to go back to the original screen.
Temperature Setting Estimates and Hints
The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type of media
and dierences in the print mode. Use the following as a general guide and adjust the temperature accordingly.
Preheater
Set this to a temperature that is the same as or lower than the temperature
of the print heater. Use the preheater mainly to heat media gradually. This is
because media becomes more likely to shrink or wrinkle if heated suddenly.
Print heater
Use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging. If the ink forms
lumps or smudges, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature
that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
Dryer
When ink drying is poor, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a tem-
perature that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
The relationship be-
tween the print mode
and the temperature
The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to
such factors as the type of media and dierences in the print mode. If smudg-
ing or poor drying occur even after raising the temperature, try using a print
mode of the software RIP oering higher image quality. Conversely, when
you want to use a faster print mode, raise the temperature.
Amount of ink
When you change the amount of ink using the settings for your software RIP,
adjusting this may yield better results. If problems such as smudging persist
even after raising the temperature, try reducing the amount of ink.
Other points to re-
member
When recommended settings for temperature, print mode, and other values
are given as the use condition of your media, use the suggested settings.
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