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Chapter 2 Basic Operations 2-8 Preparing the Heater Changing heater temperature settings Set the heater temperature to suit the type and characteristics of media used. The temperature can be altered while printing is in progress, but this may cause color variations to occur. 1 On the LOCAL mode screen, select [HEATER]. • The heater temperature adjustment screen is displayed. 2 Enter the heater temperatures, then press the [ENTER] key. • Heater selection: Select with [ ] / [ ] • Temperature setting: Set with [ ] / [ ] • The heater now begins to heat up. The heater icon on the display turns green when the heater temperature reaches the specified level. Test Printing Print a test pattern to check for nozzle clogging or other discharge defects (such as nozzle clogging or nozzle deflection). Relationship of test patterns to head rows Printing positions in test patterns are related to the head array as follows. Test printing precautions • Adjust the heater temperature to suit the media type and characteristics. Depending on the type, the media may expand or shrink or become rip- pled. • The temperature setting in the RIP software takes precedence. If you are using the Mimaki RIP software (RasterLink), the recommended values are stored in the color profile. • It may take several minutes to several tens of minutes to reach the specified temperature, depending on the ambient temperature. • By default, the heater temperature is set to "OFF." • The heater temperature set here is stored in the "Heater" setting menu ( P.3-4 [Heater]). Type of heater Function Preheater Preheats the media before printing to suppress rapid temperature change. Print heater Helps prevent ink bleeding. Post-heater Allows ink to dry after printing. • The machine can be used in an environment of 20–30°C. Some ambient temperature con- ditions may prevent the machine from reach- ing the specified temperature. • To fully deactivate heating, press [FUNC3] (OFF) in step 2. You can also increase all heating temperatures by 10°C by pressing [FUNC1]. • When using roll media, manually rewind the media before printing to keep it taut. Failure to observe these instructions may result in image quality problems. Test pattern Media feed direction Head [TxF150-75] Test pattern Media feed direction Head Head [TxF300-75]