3. Configuring Settings to Match the Media

To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, set the minimal amount of items. All items set here can be set individually as well.

Procedure
  1. On the Select Media Output Type window, select the output type, and then click OK.
    • Print Only or Print & Cut

      Proceed to step 2.

    • Cut Only

      Switch to Multi Sensor Adjustment.

      Click OK to perform adjustments automatically. When adjustment is finished and a message appears, click OK to switch to the home screen. This completes the setup.

      If the adjustment failed, respond to the failure according to the information in Correcting the Reading Sensor (Multi Sensor Adjustment).

  2. In the Nozzle Drop-out Test window, click Output.

    Printing of the test pattern starts.

  3. Check the result of the printing test.
    If the result of the printing test is satisfactory, click OK.
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    If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, click Normal Cleaning - Execute under Head Cleaning.

    For the action to perform when dot drop-out or dot displacement is not corrected after performing Normal Cleaning multiple times, refer to Medium Cleaning.

  4. On the Select Media Adjustment Method window, select the adjustment method.

    Here, the media feed correction for reducing horizontal bands and the correction of the landing position of the ink will be adjusted.

    The printing area must be 300 mm (11.82 in.) or more with Simple Correction (Auto) and 340 mm (13.39 in.) or more with Detailed Correction (Manual).

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    Simple Correction (Auto) is the recommended adjustment. You can determine the correction values with Detailed Correction (Manual).

    Simple Correction (Auto) may not be possible depending on the media you are using. For example, this method cannot be used with transparent media.

    If the message Adjustment failed. appears, perform manual correction.

    • Follow the procedure below to make automatic adjustments.
      1. Select Simple Correction (Auto), and then click OK.
      2. When the automatic correction items appear, click OK.

        Printing of the test pattern starts, and correction is performed automatically.

        On successful completion of automatic adjustment, the message New media setup is complete. appears. Click OK to finish the corrections.

        For more information, refer to Automatically Making Required Adjustments.

    • Follow the procedure below to make manual adjustments.
      1. Select Detailed Correction (Manual), and then click OK.
      2. In the Multi Sensor Adjustment window, click OK.

        On successful completion of adjustment, the Detailed Feed Correction (Manual) window appears.

        If the adjustment failed, respond to the failure according to the information in Correcting the Reading Sensor (Multi Sensor Adjustment).

      3. In the Detailed Feed Correction (Manual) window, click Output.

        Set the correction values from the printing result of the test pattern. For more information, refer to Manual Adjustment: Reducing Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction).

      4. When you have set the correction values, click OK.
      5. In the Detailed Media Gap Adjustment (Manual) window, click Output.

        Set the correction values from the printing result of the test pattern. For more information, refer to Manual Adjustment: Adjusting the Misalignment of the Ink Landing Position (Media Gap Adjustment).

      6. When you have set the correction values, click OK.
      7. When the New media setup is complete. window appears, click OK.
  5. If you selected Print & Cut, adjust the print & cut position.
    1. In the Print & Cut Position Adjustment window, click Output 1.
      View the printing and cutting result of the test pattern, checking for misalignment in the printing position and cutting position.
      • If the printing and cutting positions are misaligned

        To determine the correction values, carry out the steps for Output 2. Proceed to step b.

      • If the printing and cutting positions are not misaligned

        Adjustment is not required. Click OK. This completes the corrections. The home screen appears.

    2. Click Output 2.

      The machine will print and cut the test pattern.

    3. Read the on-screen description and enter each value next to New Value.

      For more information, refer to Step 4: Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting.

    4. Click OK.

      This completes the corrections. The home screen appears.

This completes the setup of the media.