Setting Up the Object (Media)

The height of the object and printing position settings can be performed with the front cover open.
Procedure
  1. On the Utility home screen, click BN2_Icon_Setup Setup.
  2. Register/select the object.
    MEMO In Utility, "media" is used on the window used to register/manage objects.
    • When printing on an object for the first time
      1. Click AddNewIcon.
        Media_Select

      2. Enter the name of the new object, and then click OK.

        Previously registered media names cannot be used. Enter a new media name.

        Media_Name

        The flat table goes down to its lowermost point.

    • For pre-registered objects

      Select the rotary axis unit media (media with a RotaryMark mark), and then click OK.

      Steps 3 and 4 are not required. Proceed to step 5.

  3. In the Object Type window, select one of the following, and then click OK.
    • Transparent: A hand placed on the other side of the object can be seen through it.

      If the object is transparent, select Others from the Transparent pull-down menu.

    • Opaque: A hand placed on the other side of the object cannot be seen through it.
  4. Click Change next to Flat Table Height to set the height of the object.
    1. Click MoveADJpos.

      The table will automatically move to the location for setting the table height.

      MEMO You can also move the table manually by clicking Up or Down on the right side of the window.
      Rotary_HeightAdjust
    2. Click Up on the left side of the window to have the object approach the head gap sensor.
      • Move it to a position several mm below what is considered to be the highest position.
      • If the height position is unclear, open the front cover and make the adjustments from a close distance.
      MediaSet
    3. Click Automatic Setup.
      This automatically sets the height of the object by continuing to raise the flat table until it comes into contact with the head gap sensor.
    4. Click OK.
  5. Click Change next to Print Origin and Printing Area to set the printable area.
    • Print Origin setting

      1. Select Pointer for Position Specification.

        The print-head carriage moves to the bottom right point of the currently set printing area, and the pointer is lit.

      2. Click Up, Down, Left, or Right to specify the print origin (right side of the printing area in front of the user).

        Align the pointer to the printing-start location of the object installed (print origin).
        Rotary_OriginAdjust
    • Printing Area setting

      1. Select Printing Area.

        The print-head carriage moves to the top left point of the currently set printing area, and the pointer is lit.

      2. Click Up, Down, Left, or Right to specify the left side of the printing area furthest from you.

        Specify the printing area for the object installed using the pointer.
        Rotary_RegionAdjust

      3. Click OK.

        Return to the Table Height, Print Origin, and Printing Area settings window.

    MEMO
    • If left without user input for approximately 3 minutes, the print-head carriage automatically returns to the standby position to prevent the print heads from drying out. Perform the procedure again.

    • You can also set Print Origin with Numeric Input.

      In Position Specification, select Numeric Input, and then enter a value for S.

  6. Click OK.
    Setup in progress. appears. Once setup is complete, you will return to the home screen, and the name of the registered object and the printing area will appear.