4.2 Media

The details of available media for the plotter are described.

4.2.1 Media

The type and quality of media greatly influence the print result. Use media that matches the application, taking the following information into account.
Various dedicated media are prepared for this plotter as follows. Select the appropriate media according to the usage.

MonoTrac
Col.Trac
Erasable tracing paper
Plain
Photo
Coat
Mat film
If failures or malfunctions of the plotter occur by using media that is not dedicated media
The plotter will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.
For details, refer to the following manuals.
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If repair is requested, contact MUTOH local dealer.
When dedicated media is used, the setting of printing quality is set according to each media type.
For the settings, refer to "7.1.2 Printing operation specifications".
When printing on media that is not dedicated one,
Refer to the media manual or ask the place of purchase of media for the information on the media type or appropriate settings for this plotter.
Set the printing quality according to "4.5.2.2 MediaSet Menu".

4.2.2 Cautions on handling media

Note the following points when handling the media.

Use dedicated media under an appropriate environment.
The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows.
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Do not use media which is folded, cut, or torn.
The size of media can change at a constant rate according to the change of humidity in the printing environment. Before using media, leave media for 30 minutes in the printing environment to adapt it to the environment.
Performing printing without adapting media to the printing environment, media jams may occur due to gaps or wrinkles in the media. Printing quality is also affected.
Media has a print side and a non-print side. Printing on the non-print side can cause blurs and blots.
Do not touch the print side. Moisture and oil on your hands may affect the printing quality.
Do not leave media for a long time with media set. Some media has a tendency to roll which may cause media to float, media jams, and degradation of printing quality. Avoid using such media especially in winter, dryness and when printing formal documents.
Do not lose the individual box and bag. Use them for storing media.

4.2.3 Precaution on storing media

Note the following points on storing media.

Avoid high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight to store media.
Put the opened sheet media back into the bag and store it in a flat position.
After removing the unused roll media from the scroller, wind it properly. Then wrap it with an individual bag and store it in an individual box.
Keep the media dry.

4.2.4 Printing area

The printable area of this plotter is as follows.

(1) Roll media

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(2) Sheet media

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4.2.5 Head height adjustment

Printing with high printing rate or using strongly-curved media can cause a head rub.
Changing the head height may allow you to avoid the head rub.
Follow the procedure below to change the head height.

If the head height adjustment lever is raised, the high printing quality will not be guaranteed.
Do not open the front cover during printing or change the head height. If the head height is changed, the alignment will be changed and high printing quality will not be guaranteed.
1Open the front cover.
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2Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever (orange).
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3Shut the front cover.
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