SC-B9580 User's Guide Basic Operations Media edge plates ❏ When aligning the media edge plates with both edges of the media, make sure that the edges of the media are positioned so that they are at the centers of the holes in the plates. Incorrect positioning causes banding (horizontal banding, tint unevenness, or stripes) during printing. ❏ Do not use the media edge plates with media that is 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or more thick. The media edge plates could touch and damage the print head. Media that cannot be used Do not use media that is folded, wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty. The media could rise up and contact the printheads and damage them.
❏ Do not use the media edge plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged when printing. Do not use paper that is frayed at the ends of the roll, wrinkled, torn, and so on, as shown in the following image. ❏ Move the media edge plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are not in use. Loading Media As shown below, you can load media while checking the procedure on the panel screen. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Epson Video Manuals Read the following before starting this procedure.
U “Notes When Handling Media” on page 37 Media holder U “Notes on Loading Media” on page 37 When turning the handle to push in part A, as shown in the illustration, once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the media holder. A Check that Open Printer Cover and load the media. is displayed, and then open the printer cover. 38