Step 1: Load the Material
This example uses flat, A4-size material.
If using roll material or other material, refer to "Using a Variety of Materials" and load the material.
Procedure
- Lower the loading lever.
Do not use excessive force when moving the loading lever.
Doing so may damage it.
- Load the material.
With the short edge of the material toward the front, pass the material through the front of the machine.
- Set the material in the position shown in the figure below.
The position differs according to the size of the material to be loaded.
- Move the pinch rollers to the edges of the material so that each one is within the grit marks.
The pinch rollers must not extend beyond the grit marks
- Align the left edge of the material so that it lies approximately parallel to the guide lines.
- Raise the loading lever.
The material is secured in place.
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If the condition of the material is as described below, then stretch or flatten it before use.
• The material is curled upward.
• The leading edge of the material is bent or creased.