Assemble the substrate edge holders, and then install them in an HP Latex R series printer
to keep the substrate in place while printing.
Substrate edge holders can prevent damage to the substrate, the carriage, and the printheads.
The substrate edge holders kit contains: edge holders already assembled for substrates less
than or equal to 0.5 millimeters or 0.02 inches, central modules for substrates greater than 0.5 millimeters
or 0.02 inches, alignment bar extenders, back ends to attach the edge holder output module
handle to the printer, extra straps, screws, base shims, and shims.
Assemble the substrate edge holders according to the substrate thickness.
On the input module, there is a locator to attach the edge holder to the printer.
On the output module, there is a strap with a handle to attach the edge holder to the printer.
The head and tail segments for assembling the edge holders for both the less than or
equal to 0.5 millimeters or 0.02 inches and greater than 0.5 millimeters or 0.02 inches substrates are the same.
Make sure the edge holders are assembled with the central modules that match the substrate.
The central modules for less than or equal to 0.5 millimeter
or 0.02 inch substrates are already assembled.
In the Internal Print Server, or IPS tap the Help button and select Edge holders assembly guide.
Enter the substrate thickness in the text box.
The instructions will show you which parts are required for each substrate edge holder.
Follow these steps to assemble the substrate edge holders for greater than 0.5 millimeter
or 0.02 inch substrates.
Place the kit on a flat surface to disassemble the central module.
Loosen the screws from the edge, and then unfold the hinge, and then overlap the input module.
Repeat the operation at the other end of the central module.
Repeat both processes to reassemble the second edge holder with the greater than 0.5 millimeter
or 0.02 inch central module.
From the kit, install the shims onto the edge holders.
There are four points at which the shims must be installed,
two at the bottom part of the output modules and two at the bottom part of the input module.
Check the Edge holders assembly guide in the help tab,
use the substrate thickness to find out how many shims are needed for each edge holder.
Align the shims and then attach them to the base of the edge holders.
Make sure the shims and base are aligned.
Tighten the screw to secure the shim to the top of the edge holder.
Install the three remaining shims and base shims to the output and input modules.
Follow these steps to assemble the substrate edge holders for less than or
equal to 0.5 millimeter or 0.02 inch substrates.
If the substrate thickness is less than or equal to 0.5 millimeters or 0.02 inches,
no shims are required.
Place the kit on a flat surface to disassemble the central module.
Loosen the screws from the edge, and then fold the hinge.
Unfold the hinge, and then overlap the input module and tighten the screws to attach it to the central module.
Repeat the operation at the other end of the central module, and then attach it to the output module.
Remember to disassemble the shims of the central module in case there are some installed.
Repeat both processes to reassemble the second edge holder with the less than or equal to
0.5 millimeter or 0.02 inch central module.
Follow these steps to assemble the substrate edge holders for sheet substrates.
In the IPS tap Load on the substrate menu.
From the feed method drop-down choose Sheet.
Enable the Edge Holder option.
Enter the substrate thickness in the text box and press OK.
Tap Load.
Go to the Scan Beam menu and choose the Topmost position.
This moves the scan-axis beam and the curing module to their highest position to create
space for you to work in the print zone.
Place the substrate on the belt in the correct position and then move it through the
print zone under the alignment bar.
On the input side of the printer, unfold and place the edge holder on the substrate-advance belt,
and then through the print zone.
On the left edge holder, push down the cam until it reaches the belt.
Move the substrate until it reaches the right cam of the left edge holder,
then place the edge holder locator against the ruler.
On the output side of the printer, install the back ends on the ruler.
Slide it to the same position as the input side.
Pull the edge-holder handle, and then insert it into the back end of the edge holder.
Check the print zone to verify the edge holders are straight.
Install the second edge holder to the printer.
Move the edge holder until the left cam of the right edge holder is in contact with the
substrate and then place the edge holder locator against the ruler.
Once in place, pull up the left cam of the right edge holder.
Take the substrate out using it as reference to install the edge holders.
From the kit, install the alignment bar extenders.
Install the extenders to the bottom of the alignment bar,
and then push the top of the extenders to secure them to the alignment bar.
Two extenders must be installed at the ends of the alignment bar and two
between each pair of edge holders.
Only three are needed when the job is aligned to the lateral alignment bar.
With the extenders installed, tap Continue in the IPS,
this moves the alignment bar towards the belt to align the material with the alignment bar.
Load the substrate in between the edge holders and use the cam of the left edge holder as a side reference.
Move up the cam.
Press the feed button.
Follow these steps to assemble the substrate edge holders for roll substrates.
In the IPS, tap Load on the substrate menu.
From the feed method drop-down select Roll.
Enable the Edge Holder option.
Enter the substrate thickness in the text box and press OK.
Tap Load and then press Feed to load the substrate into the printer.
In the IPS, go to the Scan Beam menu and choose the Topmost position.
This will move the scan-axis beam and the curing module to their highest position to
create space for you to work in the print zone.
On the input side of the printer, unfold and place the edge holder on the substrate-advance belt,
and then through the print zone.
At the left edge holder, push down the cam until it reaches the belt.
Move the edge holder until the cam reaches the substrate,
then place the edge holder locator against the ruler.
On the output side of the printer, install each back end on the ruler,
and then slide it into position.
Slide it to the same position as the input side.
Pull the edge-holder handle, and then insert it into the back end of the edge holder.
Check the print zone to verify the edge holders are straight.
Install the second edge holder to the printer.
Move the edge holder until the left cam of the right edge holder is in contact with the
substrate and then place the edge holder locator against the ruler.
Once in place pull up both edge holder cams.
From the kit, install the alignment bar extenders.
Two extenders must be installed at the ends of the alignment bar and two
between each pair of edge holders.
Only three are needed when the job is aligned to the lateral alignment bar.
Install the extenders to the bottom of the alignment bar,
and then push at the top to secure it to the alignment bar.
Once you press Print the Scan Beam moves to the correct position.
Uninstall the substrate edge holders when they are not in use.
In the IPS, go to the Scan Beam menu and choose the Topmost position.
On the output side of the printer, unhook the edge-holder handle from the back end.
On the input side of the printer, pull the edge holder from the locator and fold it.
In the load menu, Disable the Edge Holder option and press the Done button.
Remove the alignment bar extenders and store the edge holder parts in the box.