14. When the substrate is evenly tensioned and at (no wrinkles or bumps), attach it to the empty core with
adhesive tape. Tape it îžrst in the center, and then at the left and right sides, making sure not to pull the
substrate excessively or leave it wrinkled.
15. If y
ou are using them, place the substrate edge holders into position and attach them at the front.
16. Close the curing module and latches, then the front door.
17. If you are using them, attach the substrate edge holders at the rear.
18. Close the loading table and latches.
19. Go to the Internal Print Server and press the Finish button. The printer rotates both rolls to check their
diameters, and it also checks the width of the roll, the winding direction, the vacuum, and the substrate
advance calibration (this takes about a minute).
NOTE: The roll size appears at the bottom of the screen; to change it, click Change substrate settings.
NOTE: Some subs
trates (such as transparent substrates) cannot be measured by the printer in this
way. In such cases, you will be asked to enter the Left Edge and Width îželds yourself into the Internal
Print Server. Use the ruler on the spindle to check these values.
20. An al
ert about substrate-advance tracking may appear at this point. For more information on when you
might want to turn oîž« automatic tracking, see
Substrate-advance compensation on page 146.
21. F
or more information on when you might want to change the carriage beam position, see
Substrate tips
on page 29.
Manual l
oading
1. Use the Internal Print Server to raise the carriage beam to its loading position.
2. Open the front door.
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