Setting the Take-up Unit

Before using the take-up unit, check whether the settings are appropriate for the media or print data.
  • Turn take-up on or off or turn it on only during media setup.
  • Select the media take-up method (constant tension or a little slack).
Procedure
  1. Tap Panel_Icon_Menu.
  2. Tap Preferences - Take-up.
  3. Tap Take-up Mode.
  4. Select the setting from those shown below and tap Save.
    On

    When Tension Winding is selected, the media is taken up when the tension falls below the value set with Take-up Tension. During media unsetup, the take-up operation is also performed even when the tension is slack due to the media being pulled out from the roll manually.

    When Slack Winding is selected, take-up will be performed slowly with only a little force when not printing, regardless of whether the media is set up or not. During printing, the operation for “Take-up after a certain length is printed” is repeatedly performed.

    OffThe media is not taken up. In this situation, implement countermeasures to prevent the print surface from directly touching the floor.
    AUTO*1

    When Tension Winding is selected, if the media has been set up, it is taken up when the tension falls below the value set with Take-up Tension.

    When Slack Winding is selected, take-up will be performed slowly with only a little force when not printing. During printing, the operation for “Take-up after a certain length is printed” is repeatedly performed.
    *1 Default settings
  5. Select one of the following take-up methods, and configure the necessary settings.
    Tension Winding*2
    The media is stretched and taken up. The tension strength can be set in Take-up Tension. For media that stretches easily when it is pulled, set the tension to a small value or turn off the take-up unit. Adjust the tension according to the media type.
    MEMO

    • Default setting: 40 N
    Slack Winding The media is slightly slackened, and the operation for “Take-up after a certain length is printed” is repeatedly performed. Try this take-up method if banding or other print quality problems occur. The take-up strength can be set in Strength. Adjust the take-up strength if the take-up is too loose and causes problems in processes after the media has been taken up and removed.
    MEMO

    • Default setting: Strength 1
    *2 Default settings
  6. Tap Save.
  7. Tap Panel_Icon_Home.
    The home screen appears.