Setting the Take-up Unit

Make sure the following settings match the loading method and output method of the actual media.

The settings will have to be changed from the defaults when:

  • When using weak media.
  • Taking-up the media with inward curl.
Procedure
  1. Press [MENU].
  2. Press [▼] several times to display the following screen.


  3. Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
    MENU_SUBMENU_TAKE-UP
  4. Press [▶] twice, and then press [▲] or [▼] to select the take-up method from the following options.
    "LOOSE."

    The media is taken up with some slack. This is suited to PVC and other such stiff or slippery media.
    "TENSION" The media is stretched and taken up. This is suited to tarpaulin and other such weak media and media that does not slip easily.
    MEMO

    • Default setting: "LOOSE."

  5. Press "ENTER".
  6. Press [◀], then [▼] to display the following screen.
    MENU_SUBMENU_TAKE-UP_DIRECTION
  7. Press [▶] once, and then press [▲] or [▼] to select the take-up direction from the following options.
    "FORWARD"

    The media is taken up onto the paper tube with the printed surface on the outside.


    VG3_TU_Side_FORWARD
    "BACKWARD" The media is taken up onto the paper tube with the printed surface on the inside.
    VG3_TU_Side_BACKWARD
    MEMO

    • Default setting: "FORWARD"

  8. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
  9. Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen.
  10. Check that the dancer roller has lowered toward the rear.
    Knock down the dancer roller