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Media Configuration Tool Guide Chapter 4 Adding Media Types The following settings are available for Far End Margin. Far End Margin 5 mm 10 mm Setting For media that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin. When printing an image at the very end of the end margin, the cutter touches the page before the ink has dried and dirties the printed image. This setting sets the margin about 5 mm (in the feed direction) longer than the standard margin for the media size. Important When you set the margin smaller, the printed image may not print properly or, with some media, the printhead may scratch the surface. c. From the Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position list in Roll Paper Margin for Safety set the position of the printhead height adjustment lever set with the printer to match the media. The following settings are available for Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position. Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position Upper Middle (Standard) Lower Setting For media that has a strong tendency to curl, causing the printhead to scratch the surface. Before you start a print job, check the setting of the printhead height adjustment lever. For standard media. Select this setting to print fine, delicate lines of the highest precision as in a CAD design or drawing. However, the ink absorption characteristics of some media may cause the printing surface to ripple when the ink is absorbed, causing the printhead to scratch the surface of the printout. You should become familiar with the properties of the media and do the setting and limit such printing to media that will not cause rippling. Example: Film, etc. Before you start a print job, check the setting of the printhead height adjustment lever. 5. Set the thickness of the media to be added from the Media Thickness list. The following settings are available for Media Thickness. Media Thickness Thick Setting Select this when the media set is thick, or when the printhead scratches the surface. 4-6