Print and wind with a locked tension bar

Introduction

Winding media with a locked tension bar is only used for stiff media, in order to prevent media transportation issues.

The use of the tension bar is set in the media type configuration in the RIP software. For winding with a locked tension bar, you must select [locked tension bar] under [Winding tension] . For more information, see Change the media settings.
Make sure you have placed a take-up roll core on the roll winder. For more information, see Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder.
Make sure you have tape ready.
The printer is ready to print.

IMPORTANT

Use the emergency stop button, to stop the winder immediately. Do not forget to switch it on again.

On the operator panel tap on the [Output] icon.
Make sure [Wind the output] is set to [Yes] .
NOTE
Make sure you set the output configuration in time, as you cannot change the configuration once the media has passed the clamp.
Start a print job.
The printer spools the media until it reaches the tape position. The clamp closes and the operator panel gives a message indicating you can tape the media.
Make sure the media guides are out of the way as they can damage the media.
Take the leading edge of the media and align it on the core.
Tape first the centre and then the sides of the media to the core.
Place the tension bar lever in locked position.
Lift up the tension bar and place it correctly on top of the media.
On the operator panel tap on [Ready] .
Move the media guides towards the middle to align with the media. Tap on [Ready].
The printer starts printing while winding the job. Make sure the tension bar falls into the locked position.

When you want to stop winding you have to cut the media. For more information, see Cut the media, Cut the media (manual).