How to install Ventilating Equipment

Procedure
  1. Open the printer's front cover.
    Cover_open
  2. Check the object (media).
    Confirm that the object material and size are appropriate.
    Conditions for Loadable Objects (Media)
    IMPORTANT Media with the following shapes cannot be attached to the machine.
    • Any media that does not have a cylindrical shape
    • Media with an undulating surface that affects rotation
  3. Slide the tail stopper to the left.
    TailStopperLeft
  4. Place the object on the roller of the machine.
    MediaSet
  5. Adjust the height of the guide.
    1. Loosen the guide fixing screw.
      RotaryGuide_ScrewLoosen_01
    2. Adjust the guide height so that the upper end of the guide is lower than the upper end of the object.
      To guarantee the print quality, it is recommended to position the upper end of the guide approximately 2 mm (0.08 in.) lower than the upper end of the object. However, if the diameter of the object is 12 mm (0.47 in.) or less, lower the guide to its lowermost point.
      IMPORTANT Be sure to set the upper end of the guide lower than the upper end of the object.

      If the upper end of the guide is higher than the upper end of the object, the print heads may contact the guide, damaging the machine or the print heads.

      RotaryGuide_Upper
    3. Tighten the guide fixing screw.
      MEMO
      • When tightening the guide fixing screw, push the guide against the rotary axis unit to prevent the guide from tilting.
      • After tightening the guide fixing screw, check that the guide is not tilted. If you tighten the screw without pushing the guide against the rotary axis unit, the guide height may be different.
      RotaryGuide_ScrewTighten_01
  6. Gently bring the object into contact with the left edge of the guide.
    MEMO
    • Rotation may be impeded if the object forcefully pushes against the guide, leading to defective printing. Attach the object so it touches the guide gently.
    • Make sure that edge A of the object, which touches the guide, is perpendicular to the print surface and is a flat, even surface. If a rough surface that is not flat touches the guide, the object will move to the left and right, leading to misalignment in the printing position and other such reductions in quality.
    RotaryGuide_Clearance
  7. Slide the tail stopper to the right until it touches the object gently.

    Gently bring the tail stopper into contact with the object to prevent it from moving left or right.

    Use the tail stoppers when printing around the entirety of a cylinder, when printing layered colors, and in similar situations.

    IMPORTANT Do not hold the part shown in the figure. Holding this part and sliding the tail stopper may cause the tail stopper to bend, leading to decreased print quality and malfunctions.
    TailStopper_NG
    MEMO
    • Rotation may be impeded if the tail stopper forcefully pushes against the object, leading to defective printing. Attach the tail stopper so it touches the object gently.
    • Make sure that edge A of the object, which touches the tail stopper, is perpendicular to the print surface and is a flat, even surface. If a rough surface that is not flat touches the tail stopper, the object will move to the left and right, leading to misalignment in the printing position and other such reductions in quality.
      TailStopperSlide_NG2
    TailStopperSlide
  8. Close the front cover.