About the Media Used
Types of Media
In this manual, the paper used for output is called "media." The two main types of media used in this machine are shown below.
Roll media: Media wound onto a paper tube
Sheet media: Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media
Various paper types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according to your purpose. For detailed information about each media, contact your media supplier.
Conditions for Usable Media
This machine cannot print on every kind of media. When selecting media, be sure to carry out testing in advance to make sure that satisfactory printing results are obtained.
Size
| 54-inch model | 30-inch model | |
|---|---|---|
| Width *1 | 295 to 1,371 mm (11.7 to 54 in.) | 182 to 762 mm |
| Cuttable media thickness*1 | 0.08 to 0.22 mm (3.2 to 8.6 mil; depends on the material of the media) | |
| Maximum media thickness (including backing paper)*1 | When performing printing only: 1.0 mm (39.4 mil) When performing cutting: 0.4 mm (15 mil) | |
| Maximum roll outer diameter | 250 mm (9.8 in.) | |
| Paper tube (core) inner diameter | 76.2 mm (3 in.) or 50.8 mm (2 in.) | |
Maximum Roll Weight
54-inch model: 35 kg (77 lb.)
30-inch model: 30 kg (66 lb.)
If using the take-up unit, this specification depends on the conditions of the take-up unit.
Other Conditions
Media such as the following cannot be used.
Media whose end is attached to the paper tube (core)
Media that is severely warped or that has a strong tendency to reroll
Media that cannot withstand the heat of the media heating system
Media whose paper tube (core) is bent or crushed
Media that bends under its own weight when loaded
Media on a sagging roll
Media that is rolled unevenly