Notes On Handling Media - Epson SC-V7000 User Manual

• Store ink bottles at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
• To ensure good print quality, use the ink within the recommended expiration date indicated on the ink bottle.
• When moving the ink bottles from a cold to a warm location, leave them at room temperature for at least 3 hours
before use.
• Do not subject the ink bottles to powerful impacts such as when they are dropped. Otherwise, the bottles may leak.
• Do not open the lid of the ink bottle until just before refilling the main ink tank.
• When refilling the main ink tank, do not leave any ink in the ink bottle, instead pour it all into the tank.

Notes on Handling Media

Note the following points when handling and storing media. If the media is in poor condition, you cannot obtain
acceptable print results.
Notes on Handling
• Do not bend the media or damage the printing surface.
• Wear gloves when handling media. Handling the media with bare hands may leave fingerprints and marks on the
media.
• Do not get the media wet.
• Store the media in a location where it is not subject to high temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight.
• When media is not being used, remove it from the printer and store it. If media is left loaded for an extended
period, the quality of the media may decline.
• When storing media that is prone to warping, you may be able to reduce the amount of warping by placing it on a
flat surface that is smaller than the media. Also, if you place warped media on the table, suction may not be
performed correctly.
• Do not use media that has just been opened as the media may expand or contract due to room temperature or
humidity. After opening, place the media near the printer for at least 30 minutes before loading it into the printer.
• Do not use warped media. Warped media may touch the carriage during printing, which can affect the print
quality.
• When printing on media that is less than 3 mm (0.12 in.) thick, we recommend securing the edges of the media
with tape. This will prevent the edges of the media from curling up.
• When printing on mirrors, glass, or shiny metal, increase the number of times maintenance is performed around
the print head. UV light reflected by materials such as these can cure the ink around the print head causing a
malfunction to occur.
• If strong static electricity is generated on the surface of the media, use an ionizer and so on to disperse it before
printing. Ink mist may stick to unintended locations during printing.
Notes on Handling Media After Printing
Note the following points when handling media after printing to maintain optimum print quality for the longest
amount of time.
• Do not rub or scratch the print outs. Rubbing or scratching the print outs may cause the ink to peel off.
• Do not touch the surface of the print outs. Otherwise, the ink may peel off.
• If the ink has not been cured sufficiently, expose it to additional UV light.
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