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Set the vacuum level for the Flow table

Introduction

Via the operator panel the operator sets the vacuum pressure. The system automatically controls the blowers for reaching the corresponding pressure.

The operator sets the vacuum pressure on the operator panel, which depends on the media type.

Level

Pressure

Info

1

Maximum

-14 up to -20

Maximum hold-down for:

  • Porous media

  • Holding the board in place while pulling-out protective foil

2

High

-12

For difficult media, for example for paper-faced foam board with heavy ink coverage

Louder noise level

3

Medium

-6

For regular media, warped or flat

Limited masking required

Comfortable noise level

4

Low

-2

For non-warped media.

Fully un-masked table

5

None

For non-flexible media

Media sensitive to air flow, for example framed canvas

Procedure

  1. Click on the Vacuum Settings button.
  2. Select the level per zone.
  3. To activate the vacuum click the button on the command bar of the Print Job module or use the foot pedal on the floor.
    NOTE

    XTF models have two vacuum zones (A and B) and, therefore, two Table Vacuum buttons and two foot pedals.

Parent topic:
Manage the FLOW Table
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