Prepartions Before Printing; Using Media; Media Range; Cautions On Handling Media - MUTOH Spitfire 100 Extreme Operation Instructions Manual

5 PREPARTIONS BEFORE PRINTING

5.1 USING MEDIA

This section describes details on available media for the printer.

5.1.1 Media range

Please refer to Mutoh's website (www.mutoh.be) for the media compatibility lists and much more information
on using, handling media.
Media Range
As one of the world's largest manufacturers of wide-format piezo inkjet printers, Mutoh Europe is
committed to deliver total solutions : machine, RIP software, inks and media with matching profiles,
i.e. anything you need to start production of top quality outputs in no time.

5.1.2 Cautions on handling media

When you handle media, please pay attention to the following.
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Use recommended media in an appropriate environment. Following are the appropriate temperature
and humidity ranges for printing.
Recommended working environment
Rate of change
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Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or wrapped media.
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The size of the recommended sheets can change at a fixed ratio according to the temperature changes
of the working environment. Before using sheet media, place the sheet in the working environment for at
least 30 minutes, to have it match to the temperature of the working area.
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Printing before the media could accommodate to the printing environment may cause media jams due to
slippage or creases. This also adversely affects the quality of printing.
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Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a not printable side, blurring or slight
touching may occur.
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Do not touch the printable side of media. Moisture or oil from hands affects the printing quality.
•
Do not leave the printer for a long time with media loaded. The media may curl resulting in
misalignment, media jams, or decreased printing quality. In particular, avoid this in winter, dry seasons,
or during final printing.
•
Do not lose the box or wrapping bag for storing media.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions
CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING
Temperature
23°C
Within 2°C per hour
59
Humidity
55%
Within 5% per hour
AP-77200, Rev. 1.1, 05/07/07