Instruction manual

Operation Instructions Rockhopper 3 Extreme
CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING
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5.2 SET THE CORRECT DISTANCE ADJUST (STEP)
Obtaining constant printing quality on a wide-format Piezo inkjet printer is not only determined by the working
environment, the RIP, the profiles, the inks and the media which are used. One of the key factors for
obtaining constant output quality is the correct distance adjustment, also called “step”, on your Mutoh inkjet
printer.
5.2.1
Every image is printed in several print passes. After every pass, the media is fed an amount of millimetres.
When the step is not set correctly, the passes will overlap each other or will not be printed precisely next to
each other which results in white bands between two print passes.
Therefore a function, distance adjust (or step), is added to the menu to control this feed operation.
Refer to the table below for visual support
Basics about the step
The passes overlap each other
► step between the print passes is too small
The passes are printed too far from each other
► step between the print passes is too large
Notes
It is recommended to start printing with a step of 100.00% and to adjust it afterwards. Once a step is set for
a particular media it will not change on following conditions:
• The step is only applicable on the printer in question and not interchangeable.
• The media manufacturer does not change any specifications (especially backing) of the media.
• The standard take-up system is used in combination with the I² technology.
• The optional unwinder/winder 100 is used.
Please refer to the next chapter to know where and how to change the step.