FB950 paper skew

[kev324]

I've got a large order for 102" signs that we are running on Sihl 3333 paper. Now the 950 usually walks a little on roll feed media but this stuff can barely make it through a couple prints before it's climbing off the edge. The print is 35" wide, we had to go to the 42" paper size and it's still only able to go 3-4 prints before I have to stop it and reload the media. Anybody else run into this? Any tips? The 950 has been a huge step up for us and have been very satisfied with it but this little glitch is slowing this tightly scheduled job down. I am assuming the main issue is with this particular paper.

 

[cdiesel]

We see some skewing, but it's usually not too bad. One of the biggest areas of improvement for this machine is the roll feed system. The foam rollers are a joke, and the thin pole they use flexes without much weight.
We've had luck just setting the roll directly onto the infeed table and feeding the media through the machine.

 

[kev324]

Hmmm, may have to give that a try. I've quit using the first roller. It seems to run better going straight to the belt instead of over that first foam roller. Of course, this morning when I came in, all but cyan had dropped out. Still not sure how many it ruined...

 

[cdiesel]

That sucks.. ahh the joys of unattended printing.

 

[kev324]

So far I'm having the best luck running it this way. Kinda redneck looking but it works..

Not using the takeup seems to help but what a PITA

 

[kev324]

A little update, I ran out of the 42" stock and had to put on a 36" to finish the last 12 or so prints. Feeding like we have been, its feeding almost perfect. Even better than the 42". ...scratches head....