2.2 Paper
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2.2 Paper
Use the specified paper.
Using paper other than that specified may adversely affect finished prints and cause problems.
• For details about the specified paper, see ☞8.1 Consumable parts and accessories.
2.2.1 Handling paper
• Do not bend paper or scratch the printing surface.
• Do not touch the printing surface of paper.
Moisture or oil on your hands affects the quality of prints.
• When handling paper, hold the edge of paper. We recommend that you put on clean cotton gloves.
• Keep the cardboard box and bags in which paper was contained, because they will be used for storing paper.
• Once the paper container is opened, we recommend the paper be used within three months. Using it three months after
first opening may adversely affect print quality.
• Print quality may be low if the last 1 m of paper on the roll is used. Therefore, 100 m rolls of paper are actually 101 m
long.
For details about the precautions for handling the specified sheet paper, see the instruction supplied with the paper.
Do not use sheet paper specified below. Doing so may cause a paper jam.
• Paper with bent edges
• Wrinkled paper
• Curled paper
If paper is curled, flatten it before use. Curled paper may touch the printhead and become dirty.
• Damp paper
• Cut paper
2.2.2 Storing paper
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Store roll paper in a place where there is no direct sunlight, with the following condition.
The storage environment for unopened packs of roll paper and that for opened packs of roll paper are different.
Unopened roll paper
Store it in a place where the relative humidity is from 20%to 80%and the room temperature is from 15°C to 25°C.
Opened roll paper
• Once the paper container is opened, we recommend the paper be used within three months. Using it three months after
first opening may adversely affect print quality.
• Wind unused roll paper tightly, and put it in the bag that originally contained the paper. Then store it in the cardboard
box or a paper case (optional).
If the roll paper is loaded in the printer for a certain period of time (generally two or more days), the roll paper quality
may deteriorate.
Storage location Storage environment
Relative humidity Room temperature
Card board box (for storing paper by keeping it in a bag in
which the paper was initially kept)
From 20%to 80%From 15°C to 30°C
Paper case (option) From 20%to 80%From 15°C to 30°C
Printer interior Not equipped with the
optional humidity
conditioning kit
From 30%to 75%From 15°C to 30°C
Equipped with the optional
humidity conditioning kit
From 20%to 80%From 15°C to 30°C