[32] Roll Media Hardware
Component
12) Platen
13) Gimbal
Function
The top surface of the platen consists of a series of
machined aluminum segments populated with vacuum
holes. The underside of the platen is relatively closed in
order to maintain a negative pressure inside the platen.
A series of fans on the bottom of the platen assembly
create the negative pressure that helps to hold the media
in place while the image is printed.
Maintains alignment of the media on the take-up shaft.
It is spring-loaded to prevent drift or skewing of the
media. The gimbal is located between the platen and the
take-up shaft.
Roll Media Option Hardware
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