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2.Press the  key to see  MEDIA REG  menu options.
Selecting a media type number (SELECT MEDIA)
Select the media type number you intend to mo dify or create. You can choose from 01 to 20.
Parameters: media type number (01 to 20).
NOTEAll changes to settings in the  MEDIA REG menu will apply to the media that you select
or create in the  SELECT MEDIA  option.
Setting a media type name (RENAME MEDIA)
Rename a media type you w ant to modify or create.
Name the media type using up to six characters.
Parameters:  a six-digit name.
Media advance value (MEDIA ADV VALUE)
Use this option to set the media adva nce value for the selected media type. This value is obtained from the
Media Advance print. See How do I… Calibrate media advance  for the step by step procedure.
NOTEThis value will only be applied by th e printer front panel setting if the ADVANCE PREF
option is set to  FRONT PANEL .
Parameters: XXX.XX% (97.00 to 103.00%)
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Dry time value (DRY TIME VALUE)
Use this option to define the amount of time the printhead carriage pauses between printing passes for the
selected media type.
Parameters:  three-digit time in seconds.
The front panel display asks the user to wait while a countdown readout shows how much drying time
remains.
Print mode setting (PRINT MODE)
Use this option to set the default pr int quality for the selected media type.
NOTEThis value will only be applied by the printer front panel setting if the  PRINT MODE
PREF  option is set to   FRONT PANEL .
Parameters:
●NORMAL
 — standard and high speed print modes (720 x 720 dpi – 8 passes).
● H-QUALITY
 — high quality print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 16 passes).
● H-DENSITY
 — high density print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 16 passes).
● DRAFT
 — draft print mode (360 x 720 dpi – 4 passes).
● FAST
 — fast print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 8 passes).
● FINE DRAFT
 — fine draft print mode (540 x 720 dpi – 6 passes).
● 3 TIMES
 — high quality, high density prin t mode (720 x 720 dpi – 24 passes).
● F-H-QUALITY
 — high quality print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 16 passes).
● F-H-DENSITY
 — Fast high density print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 16 passes).
● F-3 TIMES
 — Normal very high density print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 24 passes).
● FINE
 — Fine print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 8 passes).
● F-FINE
 — Fast fine print modes (720 x 720 dpi – 8 passes).
Print direction setting (PRINT DIRECTION)
For the selected media type, use this option to set bidire ctional printing so that the print carriage places ink
on the media at every pass, or unidirectional printing so  that the print carriage places ink on the media once
every two passes.
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Parameters:
●BIDIR
 — Bidirectional printing gives higher printing speeds with slightly lower image quality.
● UNIDIR
 — Unidirectional printing gives lower printing speeds but higher image quality.
Flatten time (FLATTEN TIME)
The printing conditions may affect the media when the printer has not printed for some time, and print quality
may be affected by wrinkles or smudges on the edge  of the media due to humidity and dust. For example,
if you print using a higher heater temperature, this  may cause wrinkling, so you can set a lower time to
maintain the media in optimal condition. The  FLATTEN MEDIA option automatically feeds and rewinds the
media before printing starts.
If no data is received and the set time limit is reac hed, then the edge of the media roll is fed through the
media path to the rear cover automatically. If the l eading edge of the media roll is already present at the
rear cover, the procedure is not performed.
The printer performs the procedure automatically when it  is turned off; the edge of the media roll is fed
through the media path to the rear cover. When using  the take-up reel, the printer turns off without feeding
the media through the media path.
Parameters:
● NONE
 — Select this parameter when you use your  printer continuously and the type of media does
not wrinkle.
● 30 min
 — Media is passed through the media path if t here is no printing for more than 30 minutes. If
the printer starts printing before the 30 minute  interval, the media is passed through the media path
at the start of printing. Select this parameter when  the printer prints in a high humidity environment
frequently and the media is extremely wrinkled.
● 1 hour
 — Media is passed through the media path if t here is no printing for more than 1 hour. Select
this parameter when the print interval is more  than 1 hour and the media is extremely wrinkled.
● 2 hours
 — Media is passed through the media path if ther e is no printing for more than 2 hours. Select
this parameter when the print interval is more  than 2 hours and the media is extremely wrinkled.
● 4 hours
 — Media is passed through the media path if ther e is no printing for more than 4 hours. Select
this parameter when the print interval is more  than 4 hours and the media is extremely wrinkled.
Use media edge guard (USE EDGE GUARD)
Use this option to activate or deactivate the media  edge guards for the selected media type. The right and
left print margins are 10 mm when the media edge guards are used, and 5 mm when they are not used.
See How do I… 
Use the media edge guards .
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Parameters:
●YES
 — the edge guard is used.
● NO
 — the edge guard is not used.
Media advance mode (MEDIA ADV MODE)
Use this option to set a media advanc e mode for the selected media type.
Parameters:
●FWD ONLY
 — Media is fed through the printer in the standard way.
● BACK & FWD
 — This setting checks that the media moves freely through the media path by feeding
the media backwards and forwards before starting to  print. This can be useful for media with adhesive
coating that, in combination with  the heat, may stick to the platen.
NOTEBACK & FWD  can cause image banding.
Take-up reel mode (TUR MODE)
Use this option to set the take-up reel winding mode for the selected media type. You must set the take-
up reel winding switch to the same setting as this option. See How do I… Use the take-up reel .
Parameters:
●LOOSE
 — Media hangs loosely after printing and is then gathered on to the take-up reel.
● TENSION 
 — Media is gathered on to the take-up reel while printing is going on.
TipTENSION  is the recommended take-up reel mode particularly when printing on long
roll media. This helps to reduce the risk of media skew.
NOTE If you see banding, perform the Media Advance calibration in the mode that you
are using. See How do I calibrate my printer .
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Leading edge mode (LEADING EDGE)
This option allows you to define how the printer detects the position of the media when it is loaded or to
make media settings on the front panel.
NOTE This setting is not applied when you use the take-up reel.
Parameters:
●NORMAL
 — Detects the leading edge of the media when  you replace or load the media, and then
completes media loading after checking for skew.
● REDUCED
 — Detects the leading edge of the media when you replace or load media, and then
completes media loading after detecting  the edge of the media by rewinding.
NOTEThe recommended setting is  NORMAL. If you select  REDUCED, follow these
instructions:
● Cut the edge of the media so that the edge of 
the media is parallel to the guide line and then
load the media. If the edge of the media is not  straight, the printer will deposit ink on the platen
and that can cause a printhead crash.
● Load the media after checking that there are no wrinkles on the edge of the media. Wrinkled
media can cause a printhead crash.
● Load the media after checking that there is no ta
pe or glue on the edge of the media. If using
media with tape or glue, it can cause a media jam.
Vacuum level setting (VACUUM LEVEL)
Use the  VACUUM LEVEL  option to set the suction force of the va cuum fan on the printing platen for the
selected media type.
Parameters:
● NORMAL
 — Normal fan suction level.
● LOW
 — Low fan suction level.
Initial temperature setting for the front heater (FRONT HEATER T)
Use this option to set the front heater  temperature for the selected media type.
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Parameters: 15  °C to  55 °C, or  ** to turn the heater off.
NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions:
F = (9 × C / 5) + 32
C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9
NOTE This value will only be applied if the   HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL.
Initial temperature setting for th e print heater (PRINT HEATER T)
Use this option to set the printer platen h eater temperature for the selected media type.
Parameters: 15  °C to  55 °C, or  ** to turn the heater off.
NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions:
F = (9 × C / 5) + 32
C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9
NOTE This value will only be applied if the   HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL.
Initial temperature setting for th e rear heater (REAR HEATER T)
Use this option to set the rear heater te mperature for the selected media type.
Parameters: 15  °C to  55 °C, or  ** to turn the heater off.
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NOTEFor Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions:
F = (9 × C / 5) + 32
C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9
NOTE This value will only be applied if the   HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL.
Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE)
A color stripe is printed on all plots. This ensures th at all printhead nozzles are used in all prints, even if
the printed image does not include certain colors. The co lor stripe avoids drying of nozzles even if they are
not used for a long time because t hey are not needed within your prin ted images. This option activates or
deactivates printing of the color stripe for the selected media type.
Parameters:
● OFF
 — Does not print the color stripe.
● ON
 — Prints the color stripe.
NOTE Use of the color stripe will add 40 mm (1.57 in) to your print margin.
NOTEWe recommend that you set  COLOR STRIPE to ON  if possible. If the color stripe is not
printed, this can affect  printhead nozzle performance.
The color stripe is printed on the test print even if this option is set to  OFF.
Printhead height setting (PH HEIGHT VAL)
Use this option to set the printhead height for the  selected media type. Change this setting when you change
the printing carriage height (see How do I… Change the printhead height ).
Parameters:
●NORMAL
 — Default.
● HIGH 
 — Set for thick media.
Bidirectional print  position adjustment (BIDIR DEF VALUE)
For the selected media type, use this option to adju st the position of all the printheads when using
bidirectional printing for all print modes except  FINE and F-FINE .
Enter an adjustment value based on the pr inthead adjustment pattern print. See 
How do I calibrate myprinter.
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YY: Ink color
XXXXXX:  Media type
Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
Parameters:  sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31)
Bidirectional print position fine  adjustment (BIDIR FINE VALUE)
For the selected media type, use this option to fine  adjust the position of all the printheads when using
bidirectional printing in  FINE print mode.
Enter an adjustment value based on the prin thead fine adjustment pattern print. See 
How do I calibrate myprinter.
YY: Ink color
XXXXXX:  Media type
Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
Parameters:  sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31)
Printhead cleaning mode (PH CLEANING)
Use this option to select an automatic printh ead cleaning mode for the selected media type.
Parameters:
●START & END
 — Performs cleaning at the start or end of the print based on the print history record.
● DURING PRINT
 — Performs cleaning after a certain period of time even if the printer interrupts its
current print job. This option is  recommended only for Glossy media.
● DURING PRINT2
 — Performs cleaning after a certain period  of time even if the printer interrupts its
current print job.
NOTE When the  TENSION winding or  BACK & FWD  (MEDIA ADV MODE  mode) is selected,
the printer will only use  START & END even if you have selected  DURING PRINT.
When DURING PRINT  is selected, separator lines are gen erated on the print because cleaning is
performed during printing. However, cleaning is perfo rmed after completing the image around the separator
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lines. Use the BACK ADJUST VAL  option to eliminate these lines.  Select this mode when using media
that is sensitive  to the heater temperature, such as PVC. Ho wever, these lines may shift depending on the
media. In such a case, use the  START & END or DURING PRINT2  modes.
When DURING PRINT2  is selected, separator lines are generated in the middle of printing path although
cleaning is performed during printing. Select this m ode when using media which is not sensitive to the
heater temperature, such as tarpaulin. Separator lines are easier to adjust in this mode than in the  DURING
PRINT  mode, however, color tone around the lines may be  changed. Select the mode according to the
property of the media to be used.
Media back feed adjustment (BACK ADJUST VAL)
This option sets the amount of ba ck feed when printing of an image is interrupted by the automatic cleaning
process.
Set a back feed adjustment value for the medi a based on the back feed adjustment pattern. See 
How doI calibrate my printer.
Parameters: ±2000 pulses (+5 mm), 1 pulse=2.5 µm
TipAfter printing the back feed adjustment pattern , measure the start distance. Try setting the
value at 0005 and reprint the back feed adjustment pattern and re-measure the distance and
modify the value if necessary. Increasing the value will increase the distance.
Media advance preference (ADVANCE PREF)
Use this option to define printer front panel priority or  software RIP priority for media advance settings for
the selected media type. If you sele ct software RIP priority, the printer will ignore media advance settings
that are defined on the printer front pan el and use the settings from the RIP.
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Parameters:
●SOFTWARE 
 — Settings in the RIP take priority.
● FRONT PANEL
 — Settings in the printer front panel take priority.
Print mode preference (PRINT MODE PREF)
Use this option to define printer front  panel priority or software RIP priority for print mode settings for the
selected media type. If you select software RIP priority, the printer will ignore print mode settings that are
defined on the printer front panel and use the settings from the RIP.
Parameters:
● SOFTWARE 
 — Settings in the RIP take priority.
● FRONT PANEL
 — Settings in the printer front panel take priority.
Heater preference (HEATER PREF)
Use this option to define printer front panel priority or so ftware RIP priority for heater settings for the selected
media type. If you select software RIP priority, the printe r will ignore heater settings that are defined on the
printer and heater front panels and use the settings from the RIP.
Parameters:
● SOFTWARE 
 — Settings in the RIP take priority.
● HEAT PANEL
 — Settings in the printer front panel take priority.
Printhead rest period (PH REST PERIOD)
Use this option to define the number of passes the pr inthead carriage performs before it pauses for the
selected media type.
Parameters:
● CYCLES 
 — Number of passes.
The front panel display asks the user to wait while  a countdown readout shows how much rest time remains.
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