Chapter 2 Printing
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2.2 Load the media.
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Media handling precautions
• Use Mimaki-approved media to ensure consistent high-quality printing.
• Protect media from dust when stored. Otherwise print quality may be reduced.
• When storing standard-size media rolled up, store with the coated surface facing out.
• Take precautions to prevent static electricity buildup on media (e.g., by using ionizers,
discharging bars, water mist humidification, or alcohol-based anti-static solutions). Do not use
anti-static solutions that contain detergent.
• Do not leave media loaded in the machine. This may cause dust to collect on media. Also, do
not use media after wiping off dust. The static electricity generated by wiping may impair print
quality.
• Do not use media immediately after removing from the packaging. The media may expand or
shrink depending on the ambient temperature and humidity at the storage location. Allow to sit
for at least 30 minutes in the same room conditions as this machine before loading.
• Do not use curled media. Suction cannot be used on board media in particular with curled
edges. Doing so may result in damage to the print head and impaired print quality. When using
thin media, secure it around the edge using tape and check that the media is not curled before
printing.
• When using large size media, perform a test print beforehand to confirm that no problems arise.
The table suction area is made up of multiple plates. Factors such as the media thickness and
stiffness may cause printing quality to be affected at the joins of the table suction area. The
same applies to the vacuum holes.
• Media with uneven surfaces are more reflective than flat media. To reduce reflected light from
sources other than the media, reduce unevenness as much as possible by loading unneeded
media (thinner than the media used for printing) on the suction surface of the table even where
no media is loaded.
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