Changing the Print Heater Temperature

Setting the temperature of the print heater appropriately improves ink adhesion and inhibits smudging. An applicable application is changing the set temperature of registered media.

  • With the default settings, the temperature rises to the Standby Heater Temperature when the power turns on. On completion of media setup, the temperature rises to the set value.

  • Depending on the usage environment, the temperature of the dryer may become higher than the set temperature, but this does not represent a problem.

  • Temperature settings are not possible when Heater Power accessed from Media Settings - Heater Settings - Heater Temperature is off.

Procedure
  1. Load the media.
  2. Tap the following location on the home screen.

    VG3_Panel_TOP_Heater
    The Heater Temperature screen appears.
  3. Check that the Heater Power check box is selected.

    VG3_Panel_HeaterPower_on
  4. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MINUS or AP-640_Panel_Icon_PLUS to set the Print Heater temperature.
    If the ink forms lumps or smudges, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
  5. Tap Save to confirm your entry.
  6. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.
    MEMO

    • Default setting: 40°C (104°F)

    • You can also make this setting in the software RIP. When you have made the setting in the software RIP, the software RIP's setting is used.