Removing Media from the Take-up Unit

When output is complete, separate the media, take up the media manually, and then remove the media.

WARNING

Handling roll media is an operation that must be performed by 2 persons or more, and care must be taken to prevent falls.

Attempting to lift heavy media in a manner that taxes your strength may cause physical injury. Also, if dropped, such items may cause injury.

Procedure
  1. Lower the dancer roller toward the rear.

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  2. Close the front cover.
  3. With the media held down, tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_SHEETCUT Sheet Cutting on the operation panel.
    WARNING

    High Temperature

    The areas inside the dryer, under the dryer, and near the extension apron become hot. Exercise caution to avoid burns.

  4. Select Sheet Cutting and tap Execute.
    IMPORTANT
    Give Attention to the Media Composition
    • For some types of media, separation is not possible.
    • Some types of media may remain on the platen after separation. If the media remains on the platen, remove it by hand.
  5. Use the MANUAL switch to take-up the media.
    When using the FORWARD setting When using the BACKWARD setting

    Take up the media with [FORWARD].


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    Take up the media with [BACKWARD].


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  6. While supporting the media from below, loosen the securing lever on the left media holder.

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  7. With the media supported, pull the paper tube and media from the end cap.

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