Media Feed Is Not Smooth; Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks; Media Feed Is Not Straight - Roland Texart RT-640 User Manual

Media Feed is Not Smooth

A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems
as poor printing results, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, or
media jams. Take action as follows.

Media Wrinkles or Shrinks

Are the media clamps mounted?
When you're performing printing, be sure to attach the media clamps.
Is the media loaded straight and securely?
Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right. Reload the
media.
P. 18"Loading Media"
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Is the media sagging?
If sagging media is used, it may come out wrinkled.
Is the temperature of the room too low?
Use the machine in an environment with an ambient temperature of 18 to 25°C (64 to 77°F). If the machine is
used at an ambient temperature of less than 18°C (64°F), then depending on the type or width of the media,
wrinkling or temperature-caused unevenness may occur. To obtain stable printing results, use the machine
in an environment with an ambient temperature of 18 to 25 °C (64 to 77°F).
Is the humidity of the room too high?
Use the machine in an environment of 35 to 65% RH (non condensation).

Media Feed Is Not Straight

Are the grit rollers dirty?
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Check to make sure the grit rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.
P. 59"Cleaning"
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Is the media loaded straight and securely?
Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right. Reload the
media.
P. 18"Loading Media"
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Is the media striking another object?
Make sure that nothing touches the media.
P. 18"Loading Media"
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