Setting 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. Set up the media.
  2. Tap the following location on the home screen.

    Printed heaters
    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.
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    • 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.