Direct Color Systems Directjet 1024UV, Directjet 1014UV Getting Started Manual

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Getting

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Guide

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CE Compliance:

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Printing Edition 2.1 – February 2013
History Driver installation instructions updated

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Table of Contents

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS……………………………………………….………………………………….…….…….…..…6
GETTING STARTED WITH THE HARDWARE…………………………………..……………….….….….……………7

Control Panel Button Descriptions………………………………………….…………………………..…..………..8
Choosing a Location……………………………………………………….………………………………...….…..…...9
Applying Power………………………………………………………………………………………….….….………...10
Turning the Printer On For the First Time…………………………………….…………….……...…………...10
Filling Ink Cartridges………………………………………………………………………………….………………….11

Resetting Cartridge Chips…………………………………………………….……………………….……………....13

Installing Cartridges……………………………………………………………………………………….…………....13

Checking Ink Levels…………………………………………………….……………………………………………....13

DRIVER INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..15
USING THE DIRECT JET PRINTER……………………………………………………………………………………….…….16

Connect the USB Cable and Verify Communication…………………………………………………………....16

Initial setup after install or moving the printer…………………………………………………………………..16

Preparing the Table………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Loading Substrates onto the Table…………………………………………………………………………………...17

Printing onto Reflective, Shiny and/or Mirrored Surfaces…………………………………………………....18

Nozzle Check………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....20

Cleaning the Print Head…………………………………………………………………………………………………..21

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Direct Jet 1024UV/1014UV Getting Started Guide

Thank You...

…for choosing a Direct Color Systems
exceptional output quality on a variety of substrates. The Direct Jet's ability to print to many different
materials without the need for surface pre-coating or undercoating represents a sound investment in time
and productivity that will put you ahead of your competition.

Direct Jet printers have many distinct advantages that will help you produce high quality graphics in record time.

• The Direct J et 1024UV accepts material up to 6" (152 mm) thick and the Direct Jet 1014UV model accepts

material up to 4" (102mm) thick.

• The Direct Jet 1024UV model accepts substrates up to 13" (330 mm) x 24" (610 mm) in size and has

a printable area of 10" (254mm) x 24" (610 mm). The Direct Jet 1014UV model accept s sub strates

up to 13" (33 0 mm) x 14" (356 mm) in size and has a printable area of 10" (254 mm) x 14" (356

mm).

• Innovative Multisolve™ UV-LED inks pri nt and bond to plastic, wood, stone, etc. Using our adhesion
promoter, the inks will bind to many difficult surfaces, such as glass or stainless steel.*

• Prints white ink.

• Prints clear ink.

• A print speed of 2.75 minutes to print an 8" x 10" image bi-directionally at 1440 x 720 dpi / High Speed.

• Exceptional print resolution of up to 5760 dpi.

• Direct Jet UV printers print from any IBM-PC

bit versions using Direct Color Systems' exclusive Color Byte RIP (Raster Image Processing) software.

* A

ll substrates should be tested for image receptivity, adhesion and durability with final acceptance and suitability

determined by the customer. Direct Color Systems® makes no warranty, expressed or implied.

®

Direct Jet UV printer. Your printer is designed to provide you with

®

or compatible computer running Windows

®

7 or 8, 32- and 64 -

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Safety and Precautions

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

• Please read thes e guidelines before operating your Direct Jet printer .

• Keep all inks, solvents and lubricants out of the reach of children.

• Use only approved cleaning agents and solvents and then only for the purposes specified in

this guide.

• Use only genuine Multisolve™ UV-LED inks.

• Keep inks in a cool, dark and dry location.

• Inks must be used in opaque cartridges only.

• This printer produces potentially harmful UV light. Protect eyes and skin from exposure.

• Avoid physical contact with the printer's table and print head while the printer is in

operation.

• Avoid dropping items or spilling liquids in or on the printer.

• Keep hair, jewelry or loose clothing away from the moving parts of the printer.

• Lifting this printer by hand requires a minimum of two people.

• Do not attempt to repair this machine without prior DCS authorization. Unless specified in

this guide, only qualified service personnel should attempt any disassembly, repair or access
to internal components. If you need to make mechanical adjustments, turn off your printer
and disconnect it from all power and data sources.

• Safety Glasses and gloves should be used whenever filling ink cartridges
or manually cleaning the print head. These symbols will be used
throughout this manual as a reminder to use safety glasses and gloves.

Wear protective gear whenever there is exposure to the inks, regardless
of whether a symbol is displayed.

For prolonged exposure, DCS recommends Butyl Black or Ethylene Vinyl
Alcohol Copolymer laminated gloves.

• The Adhesion Promoter should not be used in an enclosed area without adequate

ventilation. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If exposure can exceed the PEL/TLV,
use only NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying or supplied air respirator
operated in a positive pressure mode per the NIOSH/OSHA 1981 occupational
health guidelines for chemical hazards.

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Getting Sta rted w ith th e Har dware

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GETTING STARTED WITH THE HARDWARE

Below you will find diagrams of th e printer and it s parts. Be sure to familiarize yo urself with all
the individual parts and descriptio ns of printer as th ey will be ref erred to later in this guide.

Control Panel for Direct Jet with Optional Direct Drive

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