Cautions On Handling Media; Precaution On Storing Media - MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1638UH Operation Manual

4 Handling the printer
4.2.3

Cautions on handling media

Note the following points when handling the media.
NOTE
• Use recommended media under an appropriate environment.
The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows.
Guaranteed range of printing accuracy
Change rate
• Do not use media which is folded, cut, or torn.
• The size of media can change according to changes in humidity in the printing environment.
Before using media, leave media for 30 minutes in the printing environment to adapt it to the
environment.
Performing printing without adapting media to the printing environment may cause media jams due
to gaps or wrinkles in the media.
Print quality is also affected.
• Do not touch the print side.
Moisture and oil on your hands may affect the print quality.
• Do not leave media set in the printer for a long time.
Some media has a tendency to bend, causing media jams and degradation of print quality.
Avoid using such media especially in winter and in dry conditions.
• Do not discard the individual box and bag. Use them for storing media.
4.2.4

Precaution on storing media

Note the following points on storing media.
NOTE
• Avoid high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight when storing media.
• After removing the unused roll media from the roll media holder, wind it properly.
Then wrap it with an individual bag and store it in an individual box.
• Keep the media dry.
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Temperature
22°C to 30°C
Within ±2°C per hour
Humidity
40% to 60%
Within ±5% per hour
4.2 Media