Printing on a Cylindrical Object

The rotary axis unit is used to print on a cylindrical object (media) while it is rotated.

If the media has a small diameter, reduce the number of nozzles (the feed length) to use. Measure the diameter of the media in advance.

Depending on the model you are using, this setting may be disabled.

Procedure
  1. Perform the operation shown below according to what is being set.
    • Job: Double-click the job to open the Job Settings window.
    • Queue folder: Click for the queue folder.
  2. Click .
  3. Select Rotary for Media Type.
  4. Click .
  5. Use Rotary Controls to set the number of nozzles to use in printing.
    1. Click Automatic Calculation.
    2. Enter the media diameter.
      The value calculated from the media diameter is displayed next to Nozzle Amount to Use in Printing.
    3. Click Apply.
    4. As necessary, adjust the number of nozzles to use.
      Reducing the number of nozzles increases the printing quality but also increases the printing time. Increasing the number of nozzles reduces the printing time but affects the printing quality due to issues such as the generation of mist because the printed surface is far away. Consider the printing quality and the printing time while making adjustments.
  6. Click OK.
    • Any changes made in Job Settings will be applied.
    • When changes are made in Queue Properties:
      1. A message that printing settings will be overwritten appears. Click Yes.
      2. To apply the changes to a job already in the queue folder, select the job and click 1_2_2_4_clear_a. The changes are reflected in the layout area of the top window.
  7. Click .
    Processing by the RIP and printing are performed.