Prepare Media For Printing; Load A Media Roll (Position 1) - Canon Colorado M Series Operation Manual

Prepare media for printing

Load a media roll (position 1)

Introduction
This topic describes how to load a media roll in position 1.
NOTE
You can use an optional grip lock to insert the feed media shaft into the core of the new media
roll. You can load a media roll without the optional grip lock. This procedure describes both
situations.
Before you begin
Before you load a roll on the printer:
• Make sure you have added a media profile with the correct media type via the RIP. For more
information, see
• Check the media width of your roll before loading. When your media width is not present in the
list on the operator panel, you can type it in.
• Put on gloves to avoid pollution of the paper by your fingerprints.
CAUTION
• Watch your fingers when you handle the media roll.
• Loading heavy media, 25 kg (55 lb) or more, has to be done by two people or with the help of
external lifting tools.
IMPORTANT
• Do not use dented or damaged media rolls to prevent damage to the printheads.
• Only open the media drawer when the indicator light on the drawer is on. Do not open the
drawer when the light is off, you can damage the machine.
Procedure
1. Pull firmly to open the media drawer.
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