Chapter 1 Before Using This Product
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1.1 Part Names and Functions
Front
No. Name Outline
1 Platen Print area. The platen is fitted with a heater. Helps prevent ink bleeding.
Adjust the temperature setting to suit the type of media used.
"Platen"(P. 22) "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P. 57)
2 Pinch rollers
Grid rollers
The pinch rollers and grid rollers are used to grip and feed the media.
"Pinch Rollers and Grid Rollers"(P. 23)
3 Capping station Includes caps, wipers, and an NCU for monitoring print head nozzle
conditions. "Capping station"(P. 22)
4 Carriage Consists of a print head, the jam sensor, and the media cutter.
"Carriage"(P. 22)
5 Operating panel Includes operating keys and displays indicating various settings and other
items. "Operating panel"(P. 26)
6 Clamp lever (front) Lowering the clamp lever secures the media. Raising the clamp lever
releases the media.
7 Waste ink tank Container for waste ink. "Waste Ink Tank Replacement"(P. 112)
8 Take-up unit Automatically roll up the roll media after printing. "Take-up unit"(P. 24)
9 Post-heater Allows ink to dry after printing. Adjust the temperature setting to suit the type
of media used. "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P. 57)
10 Maintenance covers Open the cover to perform maintenance. Printing and automatic
maintenance are not possible while the covers are open.
11 Ink supply unit The Ink cartridge is inserted here to supply ink to the print head. "Ink
Replacement Method"(P. 38)