GRAPHTEC FC9000-140 - Changing the Hold-Down Force; Switching

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Changing the hold-down force
The FC9000 requires the push roller hold-down force to be set based on the media's width and material type in
order to keep the media in place.
Switching
(1) Raise the media set lever to lower the push rollers.
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roller's hold-down force. It can be set to Strong, Medium or Low (OFF).
(3) When the push roller hold-down force switching lever is lower, it is in Strong mode. When it is upper it's in
Low (OFF) mode.
Hold-down force: Low (OFF) Hold-down force: Medium Hold-down force: Strong
Lever Lever Lever
CAUTION
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Please switch the hold-down force of the push rollers at both ends to Strong or Medium and keep the same hold-down force.
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If the hold-down force is changed with the media set lever lowered, the lever operation will be heavier. Always raise the media set
lever and then change itch the hold-down force.
Supplement
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Switch the hold-down force as necessary for different types of media.