Printing on a Cylindrical Object

This section explains how to use the optional rotary axis unit 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. Click for the queue folder that you want to use.

    The Queue Properties screen appears.
  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.
  7. Add the printing data to the job list.
  8. Click .
    Processing by the RIP and printing are performed.