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.
CAUTION
Do not position the tension bar when there is no media present. Keep your fingers away because the tension bar can fall down.
The winder has an emergency stopping device; It is located on the winder. Activating this emergency stopping device stops all winder motion.
NOTE
Make sure you set the output configuration in time, as you cannot change the configuration once the media has passed the clamp.
The default value is [ Outside] . When the setting is not available, the output will be winded with the printed side to the outside.
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.
For outside winding feed the media along the front of the core, for inside winding feed the media along the back of the core.
for outside winding:
for inside winding:
NOTE
In order to prevent winding issues when winding the media in the opposite direction of the roll in the drawer, the media has to be taped with enough tapes over the full width of the roll to straighten the curling edge.
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).