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Media Does Not Feed Correctly If media does not feed straight or roll up on the auto take-up reel correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your media is at least 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide for best results. • If your media is attached to the auto take-up reel with the printable side out, try attaching with the printable side in instead. • If your media is thick, set the RIP software settings to use 3 passes or higher for best results. • Perform the parallel adjustment procedures to correct the feed misalignment, especially after moving the printer. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related references Media Specifications Related tasks Loading Media Adjusting the Auto Take-up Reel (Parallel Adjustment) Solving Media Skew Problems If media skew is detected by your product, perform the parallel adjustment procedure to ensure that the media is fed straight into the product and onto the auto take-up reel. Note: Also perform the parallel adjustment procedure after you have moved the printer. In addition to parallel adjustment, do the following to avoid media skew problems: • Set the auto take-up reel to roll the media with the printable side in. • Use media at least 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide. • With thick media, set the software RIP to 3 passes or higher. Parallel Adjustment Tools Adjusting the Auto Take-up Reel (Parallel Adjustment) Parent topic: Solving Problems 167

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction to Your Printer	8
Notations Used in the Documentation	8
Printer Part Locations	8
Product Parts - Top and Right Side	9
Product Parts - Inside	12
Product Parts - Back	13
Control Panel Parts	14
Consumables and Replacement Parts	18
Printer Usage Guidelines	19
Using Your Printer	19
Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks	20
Handling Media	21
Storing Your Printer	21
Media Handling	23
Media Handling Precautions	23
Loading Media	24
Viewing and Changing Media Settings	39
Saving Sets of Media Settings	41
Printable Area and Media Size Checking	42
Printing the Amount of Media Remaining	44
Aligning the Print Head	45
Media Feed Adjustment	46
Adjusting the Media Feed Automatically	47
Adjusting the Media Feed Manually	48
Adjusting the Media Feed During Printing	50
Adjusting Heating and Drying During Printing	50
Cutting Media	51
Using the Auto Take-up Reel	54
About the Auto Take-up Reel	55
Attaching the Take-up Roll Core to the Auto Take-up Reel	55
Take Up with the Printable Side In	63
Take Up with the Printable Side Out	69
Removing Media from the Auto Take-up Reel	75
Using the Control Panel Menus	79
Accessing the Printer's Menus	79
Media Setup Menu Settings	79
Printer Setup Menu Settings	85
Maintenance Menu Settings	87
Printer Status Menu Settings	89
Other Settings Menu Settings	89
Maintenance	91
When to Maintain Your Product	91
Preparing for Maintenance	93
Maintenance Supplies	93
Maintenance Precautions	95
Using Ink Cleaner	96
Moving the Print Head for Maintenance	97
Stirring High Density Black Ink and Fluorescent Ink	98
Replacing the Ink and Chip Unit	102
About Ink and Chip Unit Replacement	103
Ink and Chip Unit Precautions	103
Replacing the Chip Unit and Refilling Ink	104
Print Head Maintenance	117
Checking for Clogged Print Head Nozzles	118
Cleaning the Print Head	119
Cleaning Around the Print Heads	120
Cleaning the Anti-drying Caps	122
Cleaning the Platen and Media Edge Guides	127
Cleaning the Heat Shield	129
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle	131
Replacing the Head Cleaning Set	135
Replacing the Media Edge Guides	140
Applying Carriage Rod Grease	147
Moving or Transporting the Product	153
Preparing to Move the Product	153
Setting Up the Product After Moving	154
Solving Problems	156
Product Status Messages	156
Solving Printer Problems	159
Printer Does Not Turn On	160
LCD Screen Shuts Off	160
After Heater Shuts Off	160
Forgot the Administrator Password	160
Red Light Shines Inside the Printer	161
Solving Printing Problems	161
Nothing Prints	161
Cannot Print Over a Network	162
Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints	162
Media Is Creased	162
Printing Continues After Media Roll Empties	164
Removing Jammed Media	164
Media Does Not Feed Correctly	167
Solving Media Skew Problems	167
Parallel Adjustment Tools	168
Adjusting the Auto Take-up Reel (Parallel Adjustment)	168
Solving Print Quality Problems	187
Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly	188
Print Head Nozzles Remain Clogged	188
Overall Print Quality Is Poor	189
Printed Media Is Stained or Marred	190
Image Is Not Positioned Correctly On the Media	191
Uninstall Your Product Software	191
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows	192
Where to Get Help	193
Technical Specifications	194
Windows System Requirements	194
Printing Specifications	195
Electrical Specifications	195
Environmental Specifications	196
Dimension Specifications	196
Interface Specifications	197
Ink Pack Specifications	197
Media Specifications	198
Safety and Approvals Specifications	198
Notices	199
Important Safety Instructions	199
General Product Safety Instructions	199
Ink Pack Safety Instructions	201
FCC Compliance Statement	201
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver	202
Trademarks	205
Copyright Notice	206
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	206

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Media Does Not Feed Correctly

If media does not feed straight or roll up on the auto take-up reel correctly, try these solutions:

• Make sure your media is at least 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide for best results.

• If your media is attached to the auto take-up reel with the printable side out, try attaching with the

printable side in instead.

• If your media is thick, set the RIP software settings to use 3 passes or higher for best results.

• Perform the parallel adjustment procedures to correct the feed misalignment, especially after moving

the printer.

Parent topic:

Solving Printing Problems

Related references

Media Specifications

Related tasks

Loading Media

Adjusting the Auto Take-up Reel (Parallel Adjustment)

Solving Media Skew Problems

If media skew is detected by your product, perform the parallel adjustment procedure to ensure that the

media is fed straight into the product and onto the auto take-up reel.

Note:

Also perform the parallel adjustment procedure after you have moved the printer.

In addition to parallel adjustment, do the following to avoid media skew problems:

• Set the auto take-up reel to roll the media with the printable side in.

• Use media at least 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide.

• With thick media, set the software RIP to 3 passes or higher.

Parallel Adjustment Tools

Adjusting the Auto Take-up Reel (Parallel Adjustment)

Parent topic:

Solving Problems