How To Handle Media - Canon Arizona 2300 Series Operation Manual

How to Handle Media

Introduction
Canon Production Printing has conducted extensive testing of many media. Since your printer is
capable of imaging on a wide range of material, we encourage you to explore various media so
that you can establish your own criteria for achieving high quality images in your work
environment.
Use ONYX media profiles to control ink density and to help achieve consistent color. If a media
profile is not available for a particular media and it is not possible or convenient to create one
specifically for that media, select a profile for another media that is similar in composition and
color and the results will very likely be acceptable. Profiles are much less media-dependent for
UV ink printers than for solvent-based printers. For access to ONYX profiles (media models),
please consult our website.
Definition
The term media covers a wide range of possible materials for your printer. Essentially, any
material that is less than 50.8mm (2.0 inches) thick, and less than the maximum size of 1.25m
wide x 2.5m long (49.2 in x 98.4 in), can be considered viable media. Some materials will hold the
ink better than others, so we encourage you to experiment with media to determine what works
best for your purpose.
Attention
CAUTION
Lifting a media roll has always to be done with the help of an external lifting tool.
Lifting media (e.g. rigids) has to be done with the help of an external lifting tool or at least two
persons.
IMPORTANT
When printing on reflective media, we advise that you monitor the nozzle check and printhead
nozzle plates. Perform additional printhead maintenance, if required, to prevent ink from
partially curing/gelling on the printhead nozzle plates.
How to Handle, Store, and Clean Media
See material-specific documentation for recommended handling and storage requirements.
General material storage and handling suggestions follow:
• Store media in a dry environment avoiding high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight.
The size of the material can change according to the temperature and/or humidity changes of
the working environment. Ideally, store media in the same environmental conditions as it will
be used.
• Store media flat to reduce tendency to bow. Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or
warped material.
• Do not leave material loaded in the printer for an extended period of time. The material may
curl resulting in misalignment, jams, or decreased printing quality.
• Some material has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a non-printable
side, adhesion and color may be affected.
• Handle media with lint-free gloves. Oil deposits from fingers will degrade print quality. Do not
touch the printable side of material.
How to Handle Media
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