Preparing Media
Types of Media
In this manual, the paper used for printing is called “media”. There are the following main two media types
used in this machine.
Roll media: Media wound onto a paper tube
Sheet media: Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media
Various paper quality types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according your purpose. For detailed
information about each media, contact your media supplier.
Conditions for Usable Media
This machine cannot necessarily print every kind of media. When selecting media, be sure to carry out testing
in advance to make sure that satisfactory printing results are obtained.
Size
Width (*a)
259 to 1625 mm (10.2 to 64 inches)
Maximum media thick-
ness (*a)
1.0 mm
Roll outer diameter
210 mm
Paper tube (core) inner
diameter
76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches) (*b)
*a Applies to both roll and sheet media.
*b To use 2-inch media, the optional media anges are required. For information about optional items, contact
your authorized dealer or us.
Maximum roll weight
40 kg (88 lb)
Note: If using the take-up system, this specication depends on the conditions of media that can be used
with the take-up system.
Other conditions
Media such as the following cannot be used.
Media whose end is attached to the paper tube (core)
Media which is severely warped or which has a strong tendency to reroll
Media whose paper tube (core) is bent or crushed
Media that bends under its own weight when loaded
Media on a sagging roll
Media that is rolled unevenly
Media Storage Environment
Depending on the type of transfer paper, if it is stored in a humid environment for a long time, the coating of
the paper may degrade and aect print quality. (In most cases, once the coating degrades, it will not return
to its original condition.) Avoid storing transfer paper in humid environments.
Read the precautions regarding your media carefully, and store it in an appropriate environment. For details,
contact your media supplier.
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