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General workflow for using media

Introduction

Use the following workflow to handle the media correctly.

CAUTION

(Un)loading media (rigid/core/roll): Lifting media has always to be done with the help of an external lifting tool.

Workflow

1

Configure media in the RIP

Download and install a media profile, and manage the profiles in the RIP.

2

Prepare media for printing

For roll media: load a media roll on the input side, a core on the output side and calibrate your media.

For rigid media:

3

For roll media: configure the printing side and winding direction

You can print on the inside and outside of a media roll. You can wind the printed output on the inside or outside of the take-up roll.

4

Cut and unload the printed media

Cut media and unload a roll from the printer. To prevent printer errors, only unload rolls as described in Cut and unload a media roll.

For rigid media, receive the printed output on the output table.