Print and wind without a tension bar

Introduction

Winding media without a tension bar, loose winding, is used for most media that can be transported well and is not too weak.

The use of the tension bar is set in the media type configuration in the RIP software. For winding without a tension bar you must select [no tension bar] under [Winding tension] . For more information, see Change the media settings.
Make sure you have loaded a take-up roll on the roll winder. For more information, see Load a take-up roll core onto the roll winder.
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.

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 will continue printing. The clamp closes when the media reaches the tape position, 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.

NOTE
In order to prevent winding issues when printing on the inside, the media has to be taped with enough tapes over the full width of the roll to straighten the curling edge.
Move the media guides towards the middle to align with the media.
On the operator panel tap on [Ready] .
The printer continues printing while winding the job.

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