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b.Press the  OK key to confirm.
NOTE If you wish to select a media type that  is currently not available, then you will
need to create a new media type.
c. Select the  NEW MEDIA ENTRY  option using the  or  key and press OK. See How do I…Manage media types .
Press the  CANCEL  key to return to the  SELECT MEDIA menu.
15. Set the length of the media t hat you have loaded using the 
 or  key and press OK.
If an error message is displayed, remove the media and repeat the task.
16. The media will be loaded automatically.
If an error message is displayed, remove the media and repeat the task.
Use the media edge guards
Set the media edge guards (1) on the right and left of  the printing path to reduce the risk of printhead
crashes.
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NOTEWhen using the media edge guards, the right and left margins increase from 5 mm to 10
mm.
You need to activate or deactivate use of  the media edge guards on the front panel.
To access the  MEDIA REG  menu:
1. Press the  ONLINE key.
2.Press the  key to see  MEDIA REG  menu options.
3.Select the media that you want to use or no t use the media edge guards with and press the  OK key.
This setting will only appl y to the selected media.
4. Scroll to  USE EDGE GUARD  using the 
 or  keys and press the OK key.
5. Select  YES or NO  and press  OK to confirm.
Use the media cutter
NOTE The cutter is a consumable that can be replac ed if the blade deteriorates and does not
cut your media cleanly. See Tell me about … Ordering supplies
The printer comes with a removable cutter (1) and two media clips (2) installed in the printer.
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TipIf necessary, when the Front Panel displays  the “Printer Ready” message, feed media
through the printer using the  key. You can also use the  FORM FEED menu to feed media
through the printer. Do not pull the media manually through the printing path . This may skew the
media loaded in the printer. After cutting the  media you can rewind excess media by using the
 key or the REWIND menu.
The media cutter should be positioned so that the cutt ing direction arrow is pointing towards the media. If
the arrow is pointing in the opposite  direction to the media, and the cutter path is obstructed by the media,
you can remove the cutter from its holder.  To remove the media cutter from its holder:
1. Apply pressure to the sides of the cutter (1) and pull (2).
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2.Rotate the cutter (1) so that the arrow is pointing  in the direction of the media that you want to cut.
3.Insert the cutter (1) with the arrow pointing towards the media.
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4.Secure both edges of the media using the media clip s (1) on the left and right side, making sure that
the media is not hanging loosely.
5. Slide the cutter (1) across the media. The media will be held securely by the media clips (2).
Tip After cutting the media you can re wind excess media by using the REWIND option the key or the  REWIND menu.
Use the take-up reel
NOTEThe HP Designjet 8000s Take-Up Reel Kit (Q6681A) is an optional accessory.
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There are four tasks required to complete loading of media on the take-up reel: The first part of attaching
a roll to the take-up reel is attaching the end of the roll (by tape) to the core tube supplied with the take-up
reel. You can also use an empty cardboard tube. Both  types of core must be the same length as the roll
you are using.
● Set the take-up reel for clockwise or anti-clockwise winding.
● Define the winding mode.
● Load media onto the take-up reel.
● Calibrate media advance.
Set the take-up reel winding direction
Winding for printing on the outside of the roll (3) or the 
inside of the roll (2) can be selected. When the take-
up reel is not used, set the take-up reel switch to off (1).
NOTE For LOOSE  winding mode, make sure that the media passes inside the take-up reel
sensor (1).
If the take-up reel is not used, tu rn the take-up reel switch off.
Make sure that you change the m edia roll on the take-up reel before the roll size exceeds the
diameter of the take-up reel media hub. Replac e the core tube with a new one to avoid winding
errors.
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NOTEWhen printing without using the take-up reel, make sure the media or printing surface is
not damaged or folded by the take-up reel sensor.
Define the take-up reel winding mode
The take-up reel supports two winding  modes; tension winding and loose winding.
NOTENormally the  LOOSE winding mode is recommended.
NOTE Use the TENSION  winding mode when there are problems with skew.
1.Press the  ONLINE key to view the  MEDIA REG menu.
2.Press  to select  MEDIA REG .
3. Press 
 to scroll to the  TUR MODE option and press  OK to select.
4. Select  LOOSE  or TENSION  and press  OK to confirm.
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Load media on to the take-up reel
If you are using a two-inch cardboard core, make sure you remove the core adaptors installed on the take-
up reel hubs as follows:
1. Remove the adaptor ring (1) from the take-up reel right end plate.
2.Insert the adaptor ring into the core adaptors on  each take-up reel hub and turn anti-clockwise to
release.
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3.Pull to release the core adaptors (1).
4.Insert the core adaptors into the take-up reel right and left end plates and turn clockwise to secure.
When attaching printing material to the take-up reel:
●Check the leading edge of your media. If it is not evenl
y cut or if it is skewed, trim the printing material.
● Check that the media is straight w
hen it is attached to the take-up re el, otherwise it will skew as it is
wound onto the core.
NOTE The core tube on the take-up reel must be the same width as the printing material
you are using.
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●Make sure the take-up core is pushed firmly into both media hubs.
● If you need to feed more printing material from the printer, press the 
ONLINE key and then the
SHIFT  key to display the  FORM FEED option. Hold down the 
 key to feed media.
1. Loosen the stop screw (1) on the left take-up reel  assembly (2) and adjust the position for the width
of your core tube.
2. Insert the core tube (1) against the right media hub (2).
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