Guidelines For Using Roll Paper; Loading The Paper Onto The Spindle - Epson 9600 Printer Manual

70 | Handling Paper and Other Media
Note
The settings you choose
in your printer software
always override any
control panel settings.
Note
The spindle
accommodates both
2-inch and 3-inch roll
paper cores. To switch
between different size
cores, see page 75.

Guidelines for Using Roll Paper

When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling
guidelines on page 69, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper:
To keep the paper from unrolling when you're not using it, wrap one of
•
the roll paper belts around the paper (see page 74).
When storing roll paper, keep it in its original packaging—including the
•
bag, end caps, and box.
To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the
•
panel is off. Press the
comes on:
Choose
• Roll Auto Cut
after each page is printed.
Choose
• Roll Cutter Off
posterboard, or other heavy media. Media that is too thick may
damage the cutter. Also choose this setting if you're using the
optional auto take-up reel, or if you want to print a series of pages
and keep them together for later cutting.
If you're loading heavy paper,
•
you may need to increase the
suction strength by pressing
the u button. This helps hold
the paper in place during
loading and printing.
For lightweight paper,
decrease the suction by
pressing the d button.

Loading the Paper onto the Spindle

Follow these steps to attach the roll to the spindle:
1. Slide the movable paper stop off the left end of the spindle.
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button until one of the
Paper Source
if you want the paper to be cut automatically
if you're printing on canvas, vinyl,
light on the control
Sheet
lights
Roll