Prepare the Media
Type of Media
In this manual, the paper used for output is called "media." There are the following main three 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
Rigid media: Sheet media that is rigid
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Roll media, sheet media, and rigid media of various qualities can be selected according to the application.
For detailed information about each media, contact your media supplier. Media is also available from our
following website.
http://www.rolanddg.com/
Usable Media
This machine cannot necessarily output to every kind of media. When selecting media, be sure
to carry out testing in advance to make sure that satisfactory output quality is obtained.
Roll media
Size
Width
210 to 1625 mm (8.3 to 64 inches)
Maximum media thickness
1.0 mm (39 mil)
Roll outer diameter
210 mm (8.3 inches)
Paper tube (core) inner diameter
76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches)
Note: To use 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items,
contact your authorized dealer or us.
Maximum Weight
40 kg (88 lb.)
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 that cannot withstand the tensioning of the media take-up or feed system
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 that has an electrostatic charge
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