Setting the Take-up Unit

Make sure the following settings match the loading method and output method of the actual media.

The settings will have to be changed from the defaults when:

  • When using weak media.
  • Taking-up the media with inward curl.
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to configure the take-up unit.
  1. Tap Panel_Icon_Menu.
  2. Tap Preferences - Take-up - Take-up Method.
  3. Select Loose Winding or Tension Winding.
    Loose Winding

    The media is taken up with some slack. This is suited to PVC and other such stiff or slippery media.
    Tension Winding The media is stretched and taken up. This is suited to tarpaulin and other such weak media and media that does not slip easily.
    MEMO

    • Default setting: Loose Winding

  4. Tap Save.
  5. Tap Take-up Direction.
  6. Select Backward or Forward.
    Forward

    The media is taken up onto the paper tube with the printed surface on the outside.


    VG3_TU_Side_FORWARD
    Backward The media is taken up onto the paper tube with the printed surface on the inside.
    VG3_TU_Side_BACKWARD
    MEMO

    • Default setting: Forward

  7. Tap Save.
  8. Tap Panel_Icon_Home to return to the home screen.