Media Jam Occurs; The Media Jams - Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 User Manual

Media Jam Occurs!

The Media Jams

If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the prob-
lem. Failure to do so may damage the print heads.
 P. 121, "[MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF]"
Are the grid rollers dirty?
Make sure the grid rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.
 P. 53, "Cleaning"
Is the height of the print heads too low?
Try raising the print heads higher. Media may inevitably warp or wrinkle slightly, so adjust the height of the
print heads to take this into account.
 P. 87, "Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness"
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. 21, "Loading Media"
Does the media strike some other objects?
Make sure the media does not touch anything else.
 P. 21, "Loading Media"
Is the media too thick?
Media that is too thick may not only cause unstable feed, but may scrape the print heads, resulting in malfunc-
tion. Never use such media.
Is the media warped or wrinkled?
Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling. Refer to the following and correct the problem.
 P. 110, "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks"
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