The main operating interface for Roll-To-Film printing is similar to that of other printing platforms. This section focuses on how to apply process modes to the official Roll-To-Film substrates, as well as the exclusive functions available when using the Roll-To-Film accessory.

Substrate Selection

Before printing, ensure that the correct substrate is selected. Different substrates require specific parameter settings, which directly affect the Roll-To-Film printing process and final print quality.

Introduction to Roll-To-Film Craft (Craft Mode)

1. Current Limitations of Roll-To-Film Printing

1. When using an ink mode that includes white ink (for example, White > CMYK or Color Raised), flexible white ink must be used. Using hard white ink will cause contraction and curling of flexible substrates.

2. Process or ink modes that include Gloss Varnish cannot be manually selected for Roll-To-Film printing. Gloss Varnish causes substrate contraction and curling.

3. Only Canvas supports 2.5D printing in Roll-To-Film mode. Printing 2.5D processes on any other substrate may cause serious damage to the machine and must not be attempted.

2. Flat Process

When printing with the Flat process on Roll-To-Film substrates, the CMYK ink mode is recommended:

• Both Polymeric Vinyl and Canvas have white base layers.

• Printing with White > CMYK and CMYK produces similar visual results, but CMYK reduces ink usage and eliminates the need to switch to flexible white ink.

• Printing CMYK on Ultra-Clear Vinyl produces a light-transmitting effect. This effect does not occur when using ink modes that include white ink.

• Different ink layer selections significantly affect color depth and can be adjusted based on design requirements.

3. 2.5D Processes

(Flat Raised, Pattern Texture, Relief Texture, Custom Texture)

Currently, only Canvas supports 2.5D printing in Roll-To-Film mode. Printing 2.5D processes on other substrates is prohibited, as it may cause serious machine damage.

4. White (Foil Stamping)

Similar to 2.5D processes, White (Foil Stamping) is supported only on Canvas and has stricter design requirements:

• A minimum spacing of 25 mm must be maintained between printed graphics and the cutter position.

• Failure to follow this spacing requirement may cause serious machine damage.

The White (Foil Stamping) process supports coexistence only with CMYK ink mode.

 If a project includes White (Foil Stamping), all other areas must use either:

• White (Foil Stamping), or

• CMYK

Using other ink modes (such as White > CMYK) in the same project may result in abnormal foil coverage and degraded print quality.

Common Functions and Operating Procedures

1. Media Length Calculator

This tool is used to track the remaining length of the Roll-To-Film media.

1. Purpose: Confirms whether the remaining media length is sufficient for the current print job, preventing print failures due to material shortages.

2. Function: Calculates the remaining length of the media roll.

3. Usage:

1. When changing media rolls, click the ruler icon to open the Media Length Calculator.

2. Select the media type and follow the on-screen instructions to measure the remaining length using calipers.

3. If the remaining length is already known, it can be entered directly.

4. The remaining length updates automatically after each print job.

5. The length must be recalculated whenever the media roll is replaced.

2. Cutter Settings

After a print job is completed, the built-in cutter can be used to trim the printed media.

1. Function: Physically cuts the media at user-defined positions.

2. Usage: During project design, the number and positions of cuts can be freely defined.

3. Manual cutting can also be performed from the Roll Feeder menu without starting a print job.

3. Manual Rool and Cutter Control (Without Printing)

This function allows manual forward and backward movement of the reel and cutter operation without initiating a print job.

Roll-To-Film Accessory Firmware Upgrade

The firmware of the Roll-To-Film accessory is upgraded automatically together with the printer firmware. After the printer firmware update is completed, installing the Roll-To-Film accessory will trigger an automatic firmware upgrade for the accessory.

Firmware version and Roll-To-Film accessory SN:

https://support.eufymake.com/s/article/How-to-Check-the-Device-Serial-Number-SN