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Full Color Inkjet Printer

RJ-6000 Series

Basic Edition

RJ600EX-A-01

USER GUIDE

RJ-6000 Series

Full-Color Inkjet Printer

Basic Edition

Mutoh Industries Ltd.

1-3 Ikejiri 3-chome

Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8560

Japan

RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition

Types and Usage of User Guide

This product is supplied with the following three types of User Guide:

Basic Edition

This manual which you now have open is the Basic edition of the User Guide. It contains information on installation, preparation, direct key menu operations from online printing, daily maintenance, specifications, lists of options and supplies, etc. Please be sure to read it as it contains matters essential for the normal use of the printer.

Functions Edition

This manual explains about the printer's functions. Information essential for using this printer, such as how to use the functions and operations, is explained in detail. It is easy to look up "what does this function do to the printing?" The fitting of options and error messages are also included in detail for you to read essential items as required.

Drivers Edition

You may need to install drivers for output from computer. The Drivers Manual explains about installation and settings to suit your computer operating system. Please read it when you are installing drivers.

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From Unpacking to Printing On-line

Deciding on installation site

Page 14

Taking out accessories box, check contents

Page 29

Installing ink cartridges

Page 34

Disconnecting power and connecting computer

Opening the stand package and assem-

the stand

bling

Page 22

Connecting to power supply

Page 31

Loading media

Page 37

Making online and command settings

Assembling printer main unit to the stand

Page 24

Checking ink and safety precautions

Page 32

Making a test printing

Page 47

Installing a driver

Page 48

Online printing

Manual cutting

Page 55

What must be done every day? Page 75 When trouble strikes Page 91 Ordering supplies Page

Page 49

• Be sure to go to

Page 57

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IMPORTANT

the step 1 to 14 at the installation, as they will affect future maintenance

This equipment complies with radio interference regulations for data processing devices. When used in a residential area, this equipment may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate corrective measures.

#Concerning radio interference

This product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with radio and television reception if not installed and used correctly. If you suspect that it is causing interference with radio and television reception, try one or more of the following measures:

• Change the direction of your reception antennae and feeders

• Change the direction of this product

• Change the distance between your receiver and this product

• Use separate power supply circuits for your receiver and this product

#Trademarks mentioned in this manual

• MUTOH, RJ-6000, FALCON, FALCON Graphics, MH-GL, MH-GL/2, MH-RTL and RTL-PASS are trademarks or product names of MUTOH Industries Ltd.

• HP, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL are trademarks or product names of HewlettPackard Inc.

• Centronics, Bitronics are trademarks or product names of Centronics Data Computer Corp.

• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 are trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corp.

• DOS-V, PC-DOS are trademarks or product names of IBM (International Business Machines Inc.)

• NetWare is a trademark or product name of Nobel Inc.

• EtherTalk is a trademark or product name of Apple Computer Inc.

• Other names of companies or products are trademarks or product names of the respective companies.

IMPORTANT

• Details of this product and this manual are protected by copyright held by this company and except for legitimate use by individuals, may not be copied, reproduced or distributed in whole or in part.

• Details contained in this manual may be subject to future alteration without notice.

• Details contained in this manual are believed to be correct but please contact this company or your dealer if you suspect an error or a point is not clear.

• In no event will this company be responsible for the consequences of using this product or this manual.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a RJ-6000 Series Full-color Inkjet Printer. This RJ-6000 Series is a 43-inch (1092 mm) wide, 54-inch (1372 mm) wide or 62-inch (1575 mm) wide, full-color inkjet printer equipped with 720 dpi / 360 dpi and simulated 1440 dpi resolution, that supports Centronics (bidirectional parallel interface, IEEE1284 compatible, with Nibble and ECP modes) and, optionally, Ethernet interfaces. This User Guide deals with printer installation and operation methods as well as usage precautions. In order to use the printer safely and effectively, please read the User Guide carefully before you use the printer and then use it correctly. Keep the manual beside the printer. It is sure to be useful in case something that you are not sure about should occur while you are using the printer.

IMPORTANT

• Because the RJ-6000 Series is an inkjet printer, it needs to be cleaned and inspected periodically. User registration and a service contract are recommended for detecting trouble promptly and maintaining printing quality in top condition. For details, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

For Safe Usage

Precautions & Introduction

Introducing the safety symbol that is used in this manual. The following warning indicator is used in this manual to prevent injury to the user and damage to property.

CAUTION

• Applies to a case where ignoring this instruction or incorrect action may lead to serious injury and may cause physical damage to the printer. You must read this and work correctly.

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Introduction For Safe Usage

Introducing the Note and Reference symbols that are used in this manual.

IMPORTANT

• An explanation of a matter that is very important for proper use of the printer. You must read this and work appropriately.

NOTE

• An explanation of a matter that is useful for you to know or that may affect the printing result. You should read this and bear it in mind.

REFERENCE

• A reference to where further useful detailed information is available. Refer to this if necessary.

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Using the Printer

CAUTION

RJ-6000 Series is a precision device. When you use it, be careful of the following.

• Don't use the printer in extreme heat, cold or humidity.

• Covers secured by screws must not be opened other than parts noted in this manual.

• Don't have a radio or television nearby as the printer may cause interference.

• Don't connect the printer cable to the same power source as an appliance that generates electrical noise.

• This printer uses 100 to 120 V, or 200 to 240 V AC power. Don't use it with power other than 100 to 120 V, or 200 to 240 V AC.

Precautions & Introduction

• Be sure to use a power source with an earth connection.

• Avoid placing objects on top of the printer or subjecting it to severe vibration or impact.

• Don't tilt or shake the printer when you move it. This may cause the ink to spill or the mechanism to malfunction. If tilting is unavoidable, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

• Don't wipe the printer with thinners or benzene.

• Be sure to use RJ-6000 Series special cartridges (the printer will be damaged if an ink other than a special cartridge is used.)

• If the printer makes a strange noise or acts abnormally, refer to "When trouble strikes" on page 91 and contact your local Mutoh dealer.

• There is no question about the safety of the ink but since it is mildly toxic it should be kept out of the reach of children.

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Using the Printer

CAUTION

• Ink cartridges should be kept in a cool dark place. However, the ink will freeze if it is stored for a long period below -10˚C for black ink and below -10˚C for colored ink so storage under these conditions should be avoided. If the ink becomes frozen, it should be thawed for at least three hours at room temperature (25˚C) before use.

• Don't put the hold lever in the up position while the head is moving (during printing, media size detection, media cutting and cleaning, etc.). The head and media keeper blade will touch, causing damage or faulty printing.

• When the hold lever is to be put in the up position for loading media, etc., make sure that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade.

• Don't move the head while the hold lever is up. The head may touch the media keeper blade.

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Contents

Types and Usage of User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

From Unpacking to Printing On-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

For Safe Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Usage Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Environmental Conditions for the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Space Required for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Open the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Check the Stand Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Check Printer Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ink Cartridge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Loading the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specify the Type of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Loading the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Loading Cut Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Loading Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Making a Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting the Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

To Receive Data from the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Input Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Online Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Command Set-up (User Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installing Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Try Printing Online (for Windows 95/98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Printing the Setup Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Making a Manual Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Direct Access Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Specifying the Media to be Used - [MEDIA] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Specifying the Resolution - [RESOLUTION] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

High Quality Printing, Normal Printing, High Speed Printing -

[QUALITY / SPEED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Head Cleaning - [CLEANING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Cutting the Media - [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Making a Palette Print - [Shift] + [Palette Print] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Making a Test Print and a Setup List Print -

[Shift] + [Setup Print], [Shift] + [Test Print] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Media Feed - [Shift] + [Media Feed] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Fine Adjustment of Print Quality - [Shift] + [Fine Adjustment] . . . . . . 68

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Menu Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Switching Inks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Replacing the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (Waste Box) . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (Waste Ink Bottle) . . . . . . . 87

Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

When Trouble Strikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

#Nothing happens after power is switched on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

#Nothing happens after media is loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

#Nothing happens after the computer sends data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

#When printer sends data, the printer shows and error

and does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

#Parts of the print are dirty or missing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

#It prints but the position is not right

(there are places that cannot be printed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

#Media jams occur frequently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

#Roll paper is not cut cleanly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

#Ink initial filling fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

#Ink does not appear even after initial filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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#Media wrinkles during media initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

#Media comes off or is torn during media initialization . . . . . . . . . . 95

#Thin media is not detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

#Wrong media size in media initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

#Media is skewed during printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

#Can't install printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

#Can't go online with Centronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

#Printed line is blurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

#White and black bands appear in printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

#Printed lines do not join . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Centronics Interface Specifications

(Bi-directional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284 Compatible) . . . . . . . 103

Network Interface (option) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

List of Optional and Supply Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Contents

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Before Using the Printer

This section lists matters that must be attended to before the printer is used.

Usage Environment PAGE 14

Names of Parts PAGE 16

Control Panel Names PAGE 17

Before Using the Printer

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Usage Environment

An appropriate location for installing the printer should be selected after referring to the following conditions for the installation site and installation space.

CAUTION

• Always use a separate, earthed power outlet.

• Avoid places subject to sudden change of temperature or humidity, dust, or the direct rays of the sun.

• The RJ-6000 Series printer should not be in the direct draft from an air conditioner.

• Don't block the ventilation holes of the RJ-6000 Series printer.

• The floor should be level and free from vibration.

• Avoid places near a device that produces heat, such as a stove or heater.

• Avoid using the printer under strong light globes or halogen lamps.

Environmental Conditions for the Installation Site

We recommend setting up the printer in a place that conforms to the conditions in the following table. With regard to temperature and humidity in particular, even if the conditions fall within the ranges indicated, places subject to sudden changes should be avoided. We recommend setting up in a place that can be air conditioned in order to maintain constant temperature and humidity.

Area for Installation At least 3 m Floor Strength At least 2490 Pa (300 kg/m2) Power Supply Voltage 100 V to 120 V AC 10% or

200 V to 240 V AC 10%

Frequency 50/60 Hz 1%

Capacity Use a power outlet rated for at least 10 A

Temperature 10˚C to 35˚C (16˚C to 25˚C for assured

printing accuracy) Variation rate: Not more than 2˚C per hour)

Humidity 35% to 80% (50% to 60% for assured

printing accuracy) with no condensation Variation rate: Not more than 5˚C per hour)

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with a doorway of 1.5 m

Usage Environment

Space Required for Installation

The space required for setting up is as shown below.

Before Using the Printer

200 m

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Names of Parts

Cutter Guide Platen Cover Control Panel

Waste Ink bottle

Media Basket

Board Box

Waste Ink box

Hold Lever

Power Switch

Ink Cartridge Slots

CAUTION

• The head must never be moved with the hold lever up

• Don't place anything on top of the cover

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Scroller Receiver

Scroller

Control Panel Names

The control panel is for setting operating conditions, displaying printer conditions and making settings for various functions.

ERROR LED (Red) CLEANING key

DATA LED (Green)

MENU key

Shift key

Before Using the Printer

CANCEL key

MEDIA WEIGHT key Standard LED (Orange) Thin LED (Green)

QUALITY / SPEED key High Quality LED (Green) Normal LED (Green) High Speed LED (Green)

RESOLUTION key Low LED (Green) High LED (Green)

MEDIA key Roll Media LED (Green) Sheet Media LED (Green)

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Control Panel Names

Name Function

DATA LED (Green) Lit: Data reception in progress

Flashing:

ERROR LED (Red) Lit or flashing: An error has occurred CANCEL key Before data reception: Roll media is cut

During data reception: Input data is erased During data processing: Processed data is

During printing: Printing is forcibly stopped,

Waiting for ink to dry: Ink drying time is can-

MEDIA WEIGHT key Selects the type of media

Standard LED (Orange)

Lit: Standard media type is specified

Data reception completed, processing in progress or internal data preparation in progress

erased

the data is erased and media is ejected

celled and media is ejected

Thin LED (Green) Lit: Thin media type is specified

QUALITY / SPEED key Changes print mode to high quality, normal or

high speed

High Quality (Green) Lit: High quality print mode is established

Normal (Green) Lit: Normal print mode is established

High Speed (Green) Lit: High speed print mode is established mode

RESOLUTION key Switches head resolution when printing

Low Lit: 360 dpi resolution is established High Lit: 720 dpi resolution is established Simulated 1440 dpi When both 360 dpi and 720 dpi are lit simuta-

neously, simulated 1440 dpi mode is established

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Control Panel Names

Name Function

MEDIA key Switches between roll media and cut media

Roll media (Green) Lit:

Indicates that the loaded media is roll media

Sheet media (Green) Lit:

CLEANING key Directs head cleaning

MENU key

Menu Up key In setting mode, returns liquid crystal display

Menu Down key In setting mode, advances liquid crystal display

VALUE + key In setting mode, moves the menu or parameter

VALUE - key In setting mode, moves the menu or parameter

Back key Shifts the set menu level back ENTER key Confirms a menu change or parameter value Shift key Changes the function of each key to the light-

Shift key Feeds media in the normal direction + Media Feed key

Indicates that the loaded media is cut media

(press for at least 2 seconds) Moves to menu screen for function setting mode When the menu display key is pressed, the panel keys take on the purplish-red set of functions. Normal (purplish-blue) functions are not resumed until setting mode is cancelled with the previous level key or enter key.

menu by one page at a time

on the liquid crystal display forward one by one If a numerical parameter value is entered, the parameter value is incremented

on the liquid crystal display back one by one If a numerical parameter value is entered, the parameter value is decremented

blue set

Before Using the Printer

Shift key Prints the color palette + Palette Print key Reserves palette printing if no media is loaded

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Control Panel Names

Name Function

Shift key + Test Print key Reserves test printing if no media is loaded

Shift key Reserves setup printing if no media is loaded + Setup print key

Shift key Makes fine adjustment and shifts to key entry

+Fine adjustment key

* Shift + means "while the [Shift] key is pressed"

screen

NOTE

• All keys other than [CANCEL], [CLEANING] and [MEDIA WEIGHT] are disabled when the DATA LED is lit (during data reception) or flashing (during processing data). If data reception starts while the setting menu is displayed, operations are enabled but the settings that are made will not take effect until the next printing operation after data reception has finished.

• Panel settings from the printer only become effective (display switches to setting menu) when no data is being received and there is no processed data remaining in the printer.

• Operations involving the shift key have no effect in setting mode.

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Preparing for Printing

This section deals with preparations for using the printer.

Open the Box PAGE 22

Assembling the Stand PAGE 23

Assembling the Printer PAGE 24

Check Printer Accessories PAGE 29

Connecting the Power Cable PAGE 31

Ink Cartridge Precautions

PAGE 32

Loading the Ink Cartridges PAGE 34

Specify the Type of Media

Loading the Media

Making a Test Print

Connecting the Interface Cable

PAGE 36 PAGE 37 PAGE 41 PAGE 48

To Receive Data from the Computer PAGE 49

Installing Printer Driver

PAGE 51

Try Printing Online

(for Windows 95/98)

PAGE 55

Printing the Setup List PAGE 56

Making a Manual Cut PAGE 57

Preparing for Printing

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Open the Box

The printer is delivered in two boxes containing the main unit (including accessories) and the stand. First, open the stand carton.

Open the stand carton and take out the stand parts.

CAUTION

• After opening the cartons, quickly move the packaging materials (cartons, vinyl bags, foam styrene, etc.) out of the reach of children or dispose of them appropriately.

After unpacking, check that all necessary parts are present.

REFERENCE

• If any of the cartons is missing, contact your Mutoh dealer.

Check the stand carton

Stand Carton

Stand Leg (Left) 1 pce. Stand Leg (Right) 1 pce.

Cross Bar 1 pce. Plastic Covers 2 pcs.

Allen Keys (large, small) 1 each HexagonalSocket Head Bolts 4pcs.

(long)

Hexagonal socket head bolts 2pcs. Media Basket Assy 1 set (short)

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Assembling the Stand

Step 1

With the welded parts of the stand leg (left and right) that fasten the cross bar facing out, align the attaching holes of the cross bar and fasten them temporarily with hexagonal socket head bolts (long). After the hexagonal socket head bolts have been re-tightened, fit the plastic covers over them.

Cross Bar

Plastic cover

Plastic Cover

Stand Leg (Left)

Preparing for Printing

Stand Leg (Right)

Locking Side

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Hexagonal Socket Head Bolts (long)

Assembling the Printer

The printer carton contains the main unit, scroller, and a box of accessories. The warranty document and customer registration postcard are attached to the carton itself. Store the warranty document securely, fill in the details on the customer registration and and mail it.

Step 1

Open the printer carton and take out the scroller. Remove the styrene foam on the left and right of the printer main unit.

Styrene Foam

Scroller

Step 2

Bring the stand close to the printer carton and lock the castors. Roll up the vinyl wrapping on the printer.

Styrene Foam

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Assembling the Printer

CAUTION

• For safety, at least four people are needed for assembling the printer.

• When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the vinyl first and handle the printer directly. There is a risk of your hands slipping if the main unit is handled with the vinyl on.

• The main unit must be lifted by four people at the places marked (1) to (8) below. If it is lifted at other places (left and right side covers, ink cartridge cover, side plates, etc.) the printer may fall and cause injury or damage.

Side Section

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Rear Paper Guide

3, 6 2, 7

Top View

5 Scroller Support

Front Paper Guide

Rear Paper Guide

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Assembling the Printer

Step 3

Place the main unit on the stand with the front towards the locking castors on the stand.

Step 4

Fasten the main unit to the stand using hexagonal socket head bolts (short) through the holes on both sides of the stand.

Hexagonal Socket

Hexagonal Socket Head Bolt (short)

Head Bolt (short)

Step 5

Peel off the white tapes holding the cover and waste liquid box.

Tape

Step 6

Undo the wing screw holding the printing table and remove the head fastening fitting. Be careful not to drop the wing screw inside the printer. Peel off the white tape holding the cutter section.

Head Fastening Fitting

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Tape

Wing Screw

Assembling the Printer

Step 7

Remove cable fastening materials A and B between the rail and cover. Remove the lever fastening material that holds the lever.

Cable Fastening Material B

Cable Fastening Material A

Lever Fastening Material

Step 8

Thread the tray hook, sheet, tray hook in that order over the media ejection basket shaft and replace the cap. Hook the tray hooks over the side stays. Wrap the sheet over the upper side stay and fasten it on the outside with hooks.

Tray Hook

Sheet

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Shaft

Cap

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Front

Assembling the Printer

NOTE

• When it is not in use, the media eject tray can be folded up as shown in the diagram.

Step 9

When the assembly of the main unit is completed, move the printer to the place where it is to be used and set it up on a firm floor. Lock the castors.

Unlock

Lock

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Check Printer Accessories

Printer accessories are contained in the accessories carton in the bottom of the printer carton.

Accessories Carton

Open the accessories carton and check that nothing is missing.

NOTE

• If any packaged item is missing, contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Power Cable 1 pce. Cable Clamp 1 pce.

User Guide Basic Edition 1 pce. User Guide Functions Edition 1 pce. (this document)

User Guide Drivers Edition 1 pce. Printer Drivers CD 1 set

(for Windows 95 / 98 / NT4 and for Macintosh)

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Check Printer Accessories

Cleaning Wipers for Cleaning 1pce. WasteLiquid Absorbent Sheet 3sets (replacements)

Gloves 1 pair

NOTE

• Ink cartridges are not included in printer accessories. If you have not arranged for them beforehand, please obtain them separately by referring to the “List of Optional Items and Supply Items” on page 106.

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Connecting the Power Cable

CAUTION

• Use a power supply that is separate from devices that produce electrical noise.

• Don't have multiple connections on the power cord. These will cause heating and fire. Take power directly from a household power outlet.

• An earth lead must be used.

NOTE

• Value settings will be recorded after the power switch has been turned off. Wait for about 5 seconds before switching on again.

Plug the power cable into the power socket on the left side at the back of the printer and insert the power plug into a power outlet that matches the following power supply specifications.

Power Supply Specifications Voltage 100 to 120 V AC ±10%, 200 to 240 V AC ±10% Frequency 50/60 Hz ±1 Hz Capacity Use a power outlet rated for at least 10 A

Back of Board Box

Preparing for Printing

Power Cable

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Ink Cartridge Precautions

CAUTION

• Although there is no question about the safety of the ink, it should not be touched, licked or swallowed. If you accidentally touch the ink, wash it off immediately with soap and water. If it should get into your eye, wash with plenty of water and consult your doctor. If it is licked, wash it out immediately by gargling with water. If it has been swallowed, drink plenty of water immediately and you must see a doctor.

• For the reasons given above, ink cartridges should be kept out of reach of children as it would be dangerous for them to be licked or swallowed.

• The ink in ink cartridges burns easily so direct contact with heat or flame should be avoided.

• Ink cartridges may leak so they should not be shaken roughly or dismantled. If the ink leaks, wipe it up with a sponge and discard it in a sealed container.

• Ink cartridges should be discarded in accordance with local government regulations.

IMPORTANT

• When a RJ-6000 Series printer is to be used for the first time, all four colored ink cartridges must be loaded into the slots at the rear of the printer.

• Don't remove the seals attached to the ink cartridges.

• A malfunction will be caused if a seal becomes dirty, so the dirty place must be wiped clean.

• Only genuine ink cartridges can be used. They also need to be turned in the proper direction for insertion. Make sure not to confuse the direction and place for insertion.

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Ink Cartridge Precautions

NOTE

• Open the ink cartridge just before you load it into the slot. Printing may be blurred if the ink cartridge is left open for a long time.

• Printing may not be possible even though there is ink remaining in the cartridge. Therefore, after an ink cartridge has been installed, it should not be taken out and re-inserted until it needs to be replaced by a new cartridge.

• Ink cartridges should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cartridges that have been loaded into the printer should be used up within six months.

• Condensation will occur if an ink cartridge has been moved from a cold place to a warm place. It should not be used until it has been left for at least three hours at room temperature and the condensation has disappeared.

• Since capping will not occur unless the head is at the right hand end, an ink leakage may occur. Therefore, the power switch should not be turned off or the power cord disconnected during printing or while the head is moving.

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Loading the Ink Cartridges

Step 1

With the hold lever down, turn on the power switch at the bottom right of the printer.

Step 2

The printer is initalized and, because no ink cartridges are loaded, the following display appears.

Cart r i dge None

NOTE

• Initialization will not occur if the cover is open or the hold lever is up.

Step 3

Go to the back of the printer and insert ink cartridges of each color into the ink cartridge slots that you can see on the left end.

Type 1 Lc Lm Y M C K Type 2 G O Y M C K * Lc and G are shown “6”.

Lm and O are shown “5”.

If the print result is reversed between Lc and Lm, change the Data Order setup or RIP driver setup.

Step 4

The following display appears and the ink filling operation starts automatically. Ink filling means that the head is filled with ink and is ready for printing.

Ink Refill 1M

IMPORTANT

• Filling will not occur unless four of the same type ink cartridges are installed.

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Loading the Ink Cartridges

CAUTION

• Power must not be switched off during the ink filling operation otherwise the printer may be damaged.

NOTE

• If the "Cartridge None" display on the Control panel does not disappear even though ink cartridges have been installed, it means that the ink cartridges have not been loaded correctly. Take out the cartridge whose color is displayed and reload it correctly.

• If the initial ink filling fails, clean the head several times. If the initial filling is not done even after several head cleanings, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

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Specify the Type of Media

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Here we select whether the media to be loaded in the RJ-6000 Series printer will be standard media or thin media.

NOTE

• If you are unable to judge whether the media to be used is standard media or thin media, you should do the "Media Feed" as shown on page 67 before printing. At that time, check whether the media is catching or wrinkling.

With the hold lever up, press the [MEDIA WEIGHT] key. If the media to be loaded is standard media, light up standard media. If the media to be loaded is thin media, light up thin media.

For thin media For standard media

CAUTION

• Be careful. A paper jam will be caused and the head may be damaged if thin media is loaded in the printer and thin media is not selected at the panel.

• If you are using media other than media specified by Mutoh in the "List of Optional and Supply Items" on page 106, if thin media is loaded, thin media must be specified at the panel.

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Loading the Media

IMPORTANT

• Don't use media that is creased, blemished, torn or curled.

• Problems caused by using media other than that specified by Mutoh will not be covered by warranty. Always use cut media roll media specified by Mutoh (See the "List of Optional and Supply Items"

• Temperature and humidity suitable for printing are shown below. We recommend setting up in an environment that can be air conditioned in order to maintain constant temperature and humidity. Temperature 10˚C to 35˚C (16˚C to 25˚C for assured printing

Humidity 35% to 80% (50% to 60% for assured printing

• The absolute dimensions of printing media will be changed by variations in temperature and humidity. Therefore, printing media such as tracing media and high quality media that are readily susceptible to the effects of environmental changes should be acclimatized to the environment for about 30 minutes before printing. This acclimatization is called seasoning. Inadequate seasoning may cause the printing media to slip, crease or jam. It also affects the printing quality.

• With media recommended by Mutoh, you should be aware that a 1% variation in humidity may cause the media to expand or contract by the proportions shown below.

Type of Media Rate of Dimensional Change Good quality media 0.018% Double-matte polyester film 0.0012%

• Oil from your skin may interfere with the way the ink sits on the media so you should wash your hands thoroughly before handling the media.

• If media that is larger than the prescribed size is used, the result of the printing may be affected by the media touching the floor during printing.

• Don't leave media loaded in the printer for a long period. This may cause the media to curl, lift up or jam. (This should be avoided especially in winter, dry periods and for formal printed output.)

• Media has a printing surface and non-printing surface. Printing on the non-printing surface may cause blurring or blemishes.

on page 106)

accuracy) Variation rate: Not more than 2˚C per hour

accuracy) with no condensation Variation rate: Not more than 5% per hour

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Loading the Media

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Loading Cut Media

Step 1

Open the cover, check that head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up.

Hold Lever

Step 2

Press the [MEDIA] key on the Control panel to light the Sheet media LED.

Step 3

Insert seasoned media between the pressure roller and the drive roller.

Step 4

Align the right edge of the media with the middle of the guide line (holes).

Selecting media

Loading media

IMPORTANT

• The guide line (holes) is a guide There is a possibility of a media jam if the pressure roller is not holding the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right edge. Either hold the left edge of the media completely with the pressure roller or slide it so that pressure roller is about 5 mm away from the right edge of the media and the right edge of the media is within 5 mm to the left or right of the guide line (holes).

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Loading the Media

Loading Cut Media

Step 5

Put the hold lever down.

NOTE

• Remove the roll media and scroller from the main unit before using.

• Don't load the media slantwise. The media size may be misidentified and the printing will not be normal.

• If the roll media lamp is lit by the Control panel setting, a "Roll media end" error may appear and printing will not terminate normally or the media may be cut.

• Apart from the maximum size that may be loaded, cut media can be loaded either longitudinally or laterally.

• Media has a printing surface and non-printing surface. Printing on the non-printing surface may cause blurring or blemishes. The printing surface is usually lighter.

Preparing for Printing

Step 6

Close the cover. The head will move automatically to detect the size of the media.

Step 7

To remove the media, open the cover and put the hold lever up, then remove the media without touching the media keeper blade.

Removing the media

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Loading the Media Loading Cut Media

NOTE

• Don't put the hold lever up while the head is moving (during printing, media detection, media cutting, cleaning, etc.)

• When putting the hold lever up to load media, etc., make sure the head is in the stand-by position (maintenance position). The lever can not be put up if the head is not in the stand-by position.

• Don't move the head while the hold lever is up. The head may contact the media keeper blade.

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Loading Roll Media

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Step 1

Open the cover, check that head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up.

Loading the Media

Loading Roll Media

Step 2

Press the [MEDIA] key on the Control panel to light the Roll media LED.

Step 3

Take out a roll of media.

Step 4

Remove the movable flange from the scroller.

Step 5

Turn the roll media as shown in the diagram and pass it over the scroller until the media tube fits firmly over the fixed flange. Replace the movable flange on the scroller and fit it firmly into the media tube.

Selecting media type

Movable Flange

Loading roll media on the scroller

Preparing for Printing

Fixed Flange

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Media winding direction

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media

NOTE

• Roll media generally comes with externally wound specifications in which the front surface of the media is on the outside, or internally wound specifications in which the front surface of the media is on the inside. Roll media specified by Mutoh is wound to external specifications in order to give effect to the printing. Please use media specified by Mutoh.

Step 6

Attach the scroller, with roll media loaded, to the scroller receiver. Hold the fixed flange side with your left hand,insert the left side into the scroller support from the inside and press the right side from above.

Step 7

Remove the tape from the roll media and unroll a length of roll media. From the rear, insert the end of the roll media between the pressure roller and the drive roller, being careful that the end of the roll media does not catch on the media keeper blade, and let it hang down at the front.

Mounting the scroller on the printer

Scroller Support Fixed Side of Scroller Scroller Support

Roll Media

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Loading the Media

Loading Roll Media

CAUTION

• When inserting roll media from the rear, be careful not to be injured by the pressure unit.

Step 8

Turn the scroller by hand and wind up several turns of roll media. As you wind up the media, check the relative positions of the drive roller on the right and the right hand edge of the roll media. It is normal if, with the roll media pulled tight, the portion that is being wound and the portion that was unwound are straight and the right hand edge of the media is on the guide line. If this is not so, adjust the position of the roll media in accordance with step 9.

Step 9

If the guide line (holes) can be seen, the roll media must be moved to the right. If the guide line (holes) are hidden, the roll media must be moved to the left.

*If the roll media must be moved to the right

Turn the scroller adjusting screw at the rear left side of the printer to the left

Checking the position of the roll media

Pressure Roller Pressure Roller

Guide line (holes) can be seen

Adjusting roll media position

Guide line (holes) is hidden

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Scroller Adjusting Screw

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When moving the roll media to the right

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media

*If the roll media must be moved to the left

Turn the scroller adjusting screw at the rear left side of the printer to the right

Scroller Adjusting Screw

When moving the roll media to the left

IMPORTANT

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Step 10

If the right edge of the roll media is near the guide line (holes), put the hold lever down. At this time, check and bear in mind where the edge of the roll media is in relation to the guide line. Close the cover. The head will move automatically to detect the size of the media.

Loading the Media

Loading Roll Media

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Step 11

During media detection, the roll media will return parallel to the guide line. Check again the position of the right edge of the roll media after media detection. If it is almost over the same line as the position of the edge of the media that was checked before the cover was closed, then the media setting is a success. If the position of the edge of the media after media detection is offset from the position of the edge of the media before closing the cover, then repeat the loading of the media from step 8.

NOTE

Step 1

After printing has finished, open the cover, put the hold lever up and re-roll the roll media.

Step 2

Go to the back of the printer and press the scroller lock lever as you lift up the right side of the scroller, then slide the scroller to the right and take it out.

Removing roll media

Remove while pressing the scroller lock lever.

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Loading the Media Loading Roll Media

NOTE

Step 3

While pressing the roll, pull the fixed flange end of the scroller sharply several times then remove the movable flange and take off the roll.

Removing roll media

Fixed Flange Pull off the movable flange

NOTE

• Don't put the hold lever up while the head is moving (during printing, media detection, media cutting, cleaning, etc.) otherwise the head will touch the media keeper blade and cause damage and bad printing.

• When putting the hold lever up to load media, etc., make sure the head is in the stand-by position (maintenance position). The lever can not be put up if the head is not in the stand-by position.

• Don't move the head while the hold lever is up. The head may contact the media keeper blade.

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Making a Test Print

Make a test print to verify that the printer is working properly.

Step 1

Open the cover and check that the hold lever is up.

Step 2

Press the [MEDIA] key to light the Sheet media LED. (Cut media is selected)

Step 3

Load an A3 size sheet of cut media and put the hold lever down.

Step 4

After initialization has finished, press the [Test Print] key (RESOLUTION, VALUE key) while you are pressing the

[shift] key.(Test print: pale blue)

Test print sample (paste your test print on this page)

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Print ing

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NOTE

• If you are unable to make a test print like the above sample, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

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Connecting the Interface Cable

CAUTION

• Make sure the power to the printer and to the computer is switched off when you connect the printer and computer.

NOTE

• For optimum output, please use a cable recommended by Mutoh. If some other cable is to be used, select one by referring to "Centronics (Bi-directional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284 compatible) Specifications" on page 103.

The printer can use the Centronics interface (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP). Connect to the printer as shown in the following diagram with an interface cable (option) for the connection system you will use. Connect to the host computer with another interface cable.

Board Box

Interface Connector

Interface Cable (option)

Cable Clamp To computer

NOTE

• The use of an unnecessarily long cable may affect data transmission. Interface cables should be as short as possible.

• An Ethernet board RJ-ETH13TX (for networking) is available as an optional extra. Installation is explained "Installation of options, Network interface board installation" in the separate Functions Edition of the User Guide.

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ToReceive Data from the Computer

First, prepare the printer to receive data from the computer. The conditions for connecting the printer and computer must be aligned beforehand on the printer side and on the computer side. This is called set-up.

The basic printer set-up for receiving data from a computer involves the following four types of settings.

Command Settings Specifies the type of online com-

mands

Setting the Position to Start Writing Selects the position (initial position)

to begin writing after the printing media has been mounted

Centronics Settings Settings related to the Centronics

interface (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP)

Network Settings Specified if an optional network inter-

face (Ethernet) is to be used.

Input Port

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Input port means the type of interface port. RJ-6000 Series input ports are set as follows.

Input Port Type of Interface

Port 1 Centronics (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP) Port 2 Option board (empty)

Online Set-up

There are two types of online-related settings: Centronics settings with respect to the computer and Centronics connection, and network settings with respect to the computer and network connection.

Settings at the time of shipping by Mutoh Centronics Settings Network Settings (option: empty) Mode Bitronics Timing AB system

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IP address 192.034.043.015

To Receive Data from the Computer Command Set-up (User Settings)

NOTE

• If values other than those set at the time of shipping from Mutoh are used, be sure to refer to "Centronics Settings" or "Network Settings" in the separate Functions Edition of the User Guide.

Command Set-up (User Settings)

Each user will specify the online commands from the computer and the command conditions.

Commands

The type of command for verification is the MH-GL system (MH-GL/GL2, MHGL2, RTL-PASS).

MH-GL system commands (emulation of Hewlett-Packard printer commands)

Settings at the time of shipping by Mutoh

Command Item Initial position P1 Terminator Normal Resolution 360 dpi

NOTE

• If values other than those set at the time of shipping from Mutoh are used, be sure to refer to "Command Settings" in the separate Functions Edition of the User Guide.

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Installing Printer driver

A printer driver serves as a bridge (a software connection) for sending data from a computer to a printer. By installing a printer driver, the computer can know for the first time the printer to which it is connected. Here we explain only the case of using Windows 95/98 as a standard computer.

NOTE

• Apart from Windows 95/98, drivers are available for Windows NT 4.0 and Macintosh. Please refer to the separate publication "Drivers Edition of the User Guide" If Windows NT 4.0 or Macintosh is to be used. For computers using other operating systems, please consult your local MUTOH dealer.

Operating Conditions

Operating System Windows 95/98 CPU i486SX or higher (Pentium 120 MHz or better

recommended) RAM 32 MB or more (at least 48 MB recommended) Hard Disk Space 100 MB of unused disk space

Preparing for Printing

NOTE

• Memory requirements will differ according to your application software and type of printing data.

• When printing (printing), the driver uses the hard disk for working and requires (empty) space for in a temporary device (under a TEMP directory) controlled by the system.

• We recommend the use of as the largest possible memory and hard disk capacity.

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Installing Printer Driver Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

Step 1

Make sure the printer and computer are connected and switch on the power to the printer. Then switch on the computer.

Step 2

Make sure that computer starts normally then insert the CD-ROM labeled "MUTOH PRINTER SOFTWARE" in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

Step 3

Double click "Add Printer" under "Printers" in My Computer. When the Add Printer window appears, click [Next >].

Step 4

In response to "How is the printer attached to your computer?", select "Local printer" or "Network printer" and click [Next >].

Starting the computer

Installing the driver

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Step 5

In response to "Click the manufacturer and model of your printer", click [Have Disk...].

Step 6

In the "Copy manufacturer's files from" space, enter the CD-ROM name and specify folder (in this case "\ENGLISH\ RJ-6000") and click [OK]. *Enter the name of your CD-ROM drive

instead of X:.

*Folder names \ENGLISH signifies the

English version, \95 is for Windows 95(98) and \RJ-6000 is the name of the printer.

Installing Printer Driver

Installation Procedure

Preparing for Printing

Step 7

From "MUTOH RJ-6000 Series", select the model you are using and click [Next >].

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Installing Printer Driver Installation Procedure

Step 8

Under "Click the port you want to use with this printer", select the port to which the printer is actually connected and click [Next >].

Step 9

After specifying "Printer name" and "Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?" click [Next >].

Step 10

In response to "Would you like to print a test page?" select “Yes (recommended)” or “No” and then click [Finish].

If you selected “Yes (recommended)” a dialog box will appear after the test printing asking "Was the test page printed correctly?". Click “Yes”. This completes the installation of the driver.

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Try Printing Online (for Windows 95/98)

Since the computer recognizes the printer when the printer driver is selected, try online printing.

Step 1

Make sure that the computer and printer have the same communication conditions. (Refer to "Command Setting, Function Settings, Centronics Settings, Network Settings and Utilities Settings" in the Functions Edition.)

Step 2

Open the cover, check that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up.

Step 3

Select the type of media. Press the [MEDIA] key and light the Sheet media LED.

Step 4

Load the printer with a cut sheet of the size you wish to output.

Step 5

Start the computer application.

Preparing for Printing

Step 6

Open a simple drawing or create a new one with the application.

Step 7

Click the “File” menu from the application, then click “Print” to print the drawing.

Step 8

Check that the printer has printed the drawing.

NOTE

• If all settings were not correct, it may not have been possible to print as you expected. In any case, you will verify that online printing is possible.

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Printing the Setup List

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In online printing was possible, try printing the Setup List.

Step 1

Open the cover and make the hold lever is up.

Step 2

Press the [MEDIA] key and light the Sheet media LED.

Step 3

Load an A4 size sheet vertically.

Step 4

Select the printing of setup List by pressing the [Setup Print] key (MEDIA, ENTER key) while you are pressing the

[Shift] key.

Step 5

The setup sheet is printed.

Print ing

IMPORTANT

• Since this setting detail sheet will be needed for future maintenance and repair, paste the completed print on this page.

Sample Print of Setup List

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Making a Manual Cut

IMPORTANT

• Cloth must be cut manually (refer to "Function Settings: Media Cut" of the Functions Edition.)

This function is used for manually cutting roll media (such as cloth) that can not be cut automatically after it has been printed.

Step 1

Refer to "Function settings: Media cut" on page 49 of the Functions Edition and specify manual cutting.

Step 2

Preparations for printing (load media, online settings, etc.) must be made beforehand.

Print any image or picture.

Step 3

When the printer has finished printing, the media will be fed out to the position for manual cutting.

Step 4

Use a cutter to cut the media along the cutter guide.

Specifying manual cutting

Med i aCu t : manua l

Manua l Cut Pape r

Cutter

Cutter Guide

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Step 5

Press the [ENTER] key on the control panel

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Direct Access Keys

In this section we explain about direct access key operations that are often used to enable printer functions to be used effectively.

Specifying the Media to be used PAGE 60

Specifying the Resolution

PAGE 61

High Quality Printing, Normal

Printing, High Speed Printing PAGE 62

Head Cleaning

PAGE 63

Cutting the Media PAGE 64

Making a Palette Print

PAGE 65

Making a Test Print and

a Setup List Print PAGE 66

Media Feed PAGE 67

Fine Adjustment of Print Quality

PAGE 68

Direct Access Keys

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Specifying the Media to be Used

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Here we select whether we will use roll media or cut media as the media to be loaded in the RJ-6000 Series printer.

Immediately before loading media in the printer, press the [MEDIA] key. If roll media is to be specified, light the Roll media LED. If cut media is to be specified, light the Sheet media LED.

For roll media For cut media

IMPORTANT

• If roll media is loaded while cut media is selected on the panel, the media will be fed out in order to detect the end of the sheet. Always make sure that the type of media specified on the panel matches the media that is loaded.

NOTE

• Ink drying times differ according to the type of media. 30 seconds is specified for RJ-6000 Series printers when shipped by Mutoh but this needs to be specified to correspond to the media. The ink drying time specifies the period from the end of printing until the media is fed out (and roll media is cut) in order to allow the ink to dry. For more detail, please refer to "Function settings: Ink Dry Time" in the separate Functions Edition of the User Guide.

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Specifying the Resolution

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Resolution For 360 dpi

Resolution For 720 dpi

Resolution

For simulated 1440 dpi

The resolution of the RJ-6000 Series at the time of output can be selected as 360 dpi, 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi (RTL-PASS). 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi gives high grade printing at near photo quality.

Specify resolution at the time of graphic data output.

When the Low LED is lit, 360 dpi is selected. When the High LED is lit, 720 dpi is selected. When both the Low and High LEDs are lit, simulated 1440 dpi is selected.

Press the [RESOLUTION] key. If the current resolution setting is 360 dpi, then the High LED will be lit and the setting will change to 720 dpi. If the current resolution setting is 720 dpi, then the Low LED and the High LED will be lit and the setting will change to simulated 1440 dpi. If the current resolution setting is simulated 1440 dpi, then the Low LED will be lit and the setting will change to 360 dpi.

Direct Access Keys

NOTE

• High quality printing is obtained at high resolutions of 720 dpi and simulated 1440 dpi but the printing time is longer than at 360 dpi.

• If high resolution image data such as 720 dpi or 600 dpi is printed at 360 dpi, it may not be possible to obtain adequate printing results.

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High Quality Printing, Normal Printing, High Speed Printing

For high quality mode For normal mode For high speed mode

: Lit : Not lit

According to the printing environment to be used, three speeds can be specified for a RJ-6000 Series printer. In changing them, you should consider the resolution and printing time required for the printing. By changing the printing mode, printing may be high quality, normal or high speed.

* High Quality Printing Mode: The high quality lamp is lit. The printing is

better than normal printing mode but the printing speed is slower.

* Normal Printing Mode: This is the ordinary printing mode. The

normal printing mode lamp is lit.

* High Speed Printing Mode: Printing speed has priority. The high speed

lamp is lit. Use it for check printing.

When the printing mode is altered, the LED of the selected mode lights up.

Step 1

Press the [QUALITY / SPEED] key once or twice until LED for the desired printing mode is lit.

Step 2

When the printing mode changes,the LED of the selected mode changes to lit.

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Head Cleaning

Head cleaning is a function that cleans the head face and nozzles. Head cleaning should be carried out if the printing is more faint or lacking in detail compared with the previous printing.

IMPORTANT

• When printing for a long period under dusty conditions, dust collects in the maintenance section and inspection and maintenance may be required.

• A paper jam or paper rubbing on the head must be investigated.

Step 1

With no paper loaded and the lever down, press and hold the [CLEANING] key for at least two seconds.

Step 2

Head cleaning proceeds.

NOTE

• Powerful head cleaning will be implemented if the [CLEANING] key is pressed after two pages or less have been output since the last head cleaning operation was performed (or since power was switched on if there has been no head cleaning since power was switched on). (However, if the cover is opened during cleaning, the cleaning will be normal cleaning.) Powerful cleaning should be done if there is severe faintness or lack of detail. After three or more pages, normal cleaning will be carried out.

• If several cleaning do not eliminate the faintness or lack of detail, refer to "When trouble strikes" and carry out the measures and then contact your local Mutoh dealer.

• Make sure the hold lever is down before pressing the [CLEANING] key.

• Head cleaning can also be done with media loaded. However, if the media is too wrinkled it may touch the head so we recommend that head cleaning be done with the media removed.

Direct Access Keys

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Cutting the Media

NOTE

• When a new roll of media is mounted, the leading edge of the media may not be straight. In this case, the leading edge of the media should be cut.

The [CANCEL] key can be switched between the cancel function and the media cut function, depending to the status of the printer. You should use it in accordance with your need.

Printer Status

Before data reception DATA LED off Media is fed then cut During data reception DATA LED on Input data is cancelled During data processing DATA LED flashing Processed data is can-

During printing During head movement Printing is forcibly

Result of Pressing the [CANCEL] key

celled

stopped and the data is cancelled

Use the cut function if you want to cut the leading edge of the roll media. The cut function can be used if roll media is loaded and data is not being received or processed.

Step 1

Make sure that roll media is loaded and data is not being received or processed. (DATA LED is not lit.)

Step 2

Press the [CANCEL] key.

Step 3

Roll media is fed then cut.

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Making a Palette Print

Palette printing is used when pen colors are specified with the printer's internal data. Output the color palette for reference and for comparison and selection of line color output from your CAD system.

Step 1

Load an A3 size sheet of media and put the hold lever down.

Step 2

Press the [Palette Print] key (QUALITY/SPEED, VALUE key) while you are pressing the [Shift] key.

Step 3

The palette print is printed automatically.

Sample of the Color Palette Print

Direct Access Keys

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Making a Test Print and a Setup List Print

These are prints of the current status of the printer. Check by printing out the following two types of print. Test print: This checks whether the printer is fully operational by making a print. Setup List print: This prints out details such as printer online settings.

NOTE

• It is useful to keep the Test print and Setup List print in this book in case trouble occurs later. Keep the Test print on page 47 and the Setup List print on page 56.

Step 1

Load an A3 size sheet of media and put the hold lever down.

Step 2

For the test print, press the [Test Print] key (RESOLUTION, VALUE key) while you are pressing the [Shift] key. For the Setting details print, press the [Setup Print] key (MEDIA, ENTER key) while you are pressing the [Shift] key.

Step 3

The Test print or Setup List print are output automatically.

Sample of Setup List print

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Media Feed

If roll media is being used, the media will be fed in the normal direction while the [Shift] key and [Media Feed] key are pressed. Roll media will not be fed while data is being received or processed. Media is not fed while cut media is in use.

Step 1

The media feed function can be used only when roll media is loaded and data is not being received.

Step 2

Feed roll media by pressing the [Media Feed] key (MENU, Menu Down key) while you are pressing the [Shift] key.

Step 3

Release the [Shift] key and [Media Feed] key (MENU, Menu Down key) when the roll media has been fed to the desired position.

NOTE

• If the printing surface of the roll media that is to be used for printing is dirty, press the [Media Feed] key (MENU, Menu Down key) while pressing the [Shift] key to feed the media until the printing surface is clean. Then use the [CANCEL] key to cut off the dirty media.

Direct Access Keys

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FineAdjustment of Print Quality

Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of shipment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such cases, a accracy adjustment plot of printing quality can be made with the following procedure.

IMPORTANT

• Unless you understand this function fully, there is a risk that the fine adjustment may make the quality even worse. Normally, no adjustment should be made.

• You need a sheet of media of A3 size or larger, mounted vertically for the fine adjustment. If a sheet of media smaller than A3 is loaded, it may not be possible to obtain a proper print.

Step 1

With an A3 or larger sheet of media loaded vertically, press the [Fine Adjustment] key (CLEANING, Menu Up key) while you are pressing the

[Shift] key.

Plot OK

Step 2

The accracy adjustment plot is printed automatically.

Sample Accuracy Adjustment Plot

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Accur . Ad j Pl ot

Fine Adjustment of Print Quality

Step 3

Look at pattern A on your print. Use the [VALUE +] and [VALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset.

Step 4

Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern A.

Step 5

Look at pattern B on your print. Use the [VALUE +] and [VALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset.

Step 6

Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern B.

Pat ternA: 4

Pat ternA: 6

Pat ternB: 4

Pat ternB: 5

Step 7

Look at pattern C on your print. Use the [VALUE+] and [VALUE-] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset.

Step 8

Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern C.

Step 9

Permanent display is restored.

Direct Access Keys

Pat ternC: 4

Plot OK

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Fine Adjustment of Print Quality

NOTE

• The accuracy adjustment adjusts the color head reciprocal printing position and the black head reciprocal printing position as well as aligning the prointing position between the color head and the black head.

• If the cancel key is pressed during fine adjustment printing or it is interrupted by raising the hold lever, there will be no input display screen

• Unless the exclusive media specified by Mutoh is used, the ink may run and proper adjustment will not be possible. Exclusive media specified by Mutoh should be used for printing quality adjustment.

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Menus

In this section, we give a summary explanation about menus for the practical use of the printer functions.

Menu mode Operation PAGE 72

Menu Structure

PAGE 74

Menus

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Menu Mode Operation

Shift to setting mode for practical functions than cannot be set up by direct access keys.

Step 1

Press the [MENU] key to shift to setting mode. Direct access key operation does not work.

Step 2

By pressing the [MENU] key, the control panel keys take on the functions shown in purplish-red. Press the Select setting mode by pressing the [Menu

Down] key or the [Menu Up] key.

[Menu Up]

*Menu* Command>

> : sub-menu for detailed settings

[ENTER]

to command settings

[Menu Down]

*Menu* Funct ion>

[Menu Down]

*Menu* Cent ro>

[Menu Down]

*Menu* Network>

[Menu Down]

*Menu* Ut i l i ty>

[Menu Down]

[Menu Up]

[ENTER]

to function settings

[ENTER]

to Centronics settings

[ENTER]

to network settings

[ENTER]

to utility settings

* Reference See Functions Edition of the User Guide for menu setting details

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Menu Mode Operation

Step 3

* Press [ENTER] to proceed with the setting * The part of the display that is flashing can be altered. To change a setting,

select a value by pressing the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] keys. * The setting will not change unless the [ENTER] key is pressed. * If the set-up is complete, press the [Menu Up] key. If there is no key opera-

tion in Menu setting mode for 3 minutes, Direct access key input standby

(permanent display) is restored.

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Menus

Menu Structure

*Menu* Command>

Command RTL-PASS / MH-GL, GL2 / MH-GL2 Plot Area Normal / Expand Position P1 / (hardclip) LL / Full Terminat Special / Normal Resolut. 300 dpi / 360 dpi / 720 dpi Online Timer Off / 10 sec to 30 sec to 800 sec Overwrite Last / Mix

*Menu* Funct ion>

Ink Dry Time 0 sec to 5 sec to 30 sec to 60 min Halftone Speed / Quality / Thin CMY->BLACK No / Yes Scale 25% to 100% to 400% Mirror Off / Y On Direct. Command / MAX-MIN Cut Pos. Data / Standard Media Cut Auto / Manual / Off Copy 1 to 99 Ink Density Normal / Thin / Faint Dist. Adj. No / Clear / Change / Confirm

*Menu* Cent ro>

Mode Centro / Bitro Timing A-B / B-A

*Menu* Network>

IP Address 000.000.000.000 to 192.034.043.015 to 255.255.255.255

*Menu* Ut i l i ty>

Error Display On / Off Initial OK / No

All OK / No

Command OK / No

Functi. OK / No

Centro OK / No

Network OK / No Dump Start-End / All (cancel with [CANCEL] key Data Order 5Lc6Lm / 5Lm6Lc

This item is effective later than the firmware version 1.04.

Head Wash Yes / No

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Daily Maintenance

This section gives details of maintenance that should be done every day (cleaning, ink cartridge replacement, etc.) as well as examples of troubles that might occur and how handle them.

Cleaning the Printer PAGE 76

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Switching Inks

Replacing the Cutter

PAGE 79 PAGE 80 PAGE 82

ReplacingWasteLiquid Absorbent

Sheet (Waste Box)

PAGE 84

ReplacingWasteLiquid Absorbent

Sheet (Waste Ink Bottle)

PAGE 87

Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper PAGE 89

When Trouble Strikes PAGE 91

Daily Maintenance

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Cleaning the Printer

Wipe the printer with a soft cloth.

CAUTION

• Turn off the power switch when cleaning the printer.

• Don't use thinners or benzene, as these will damage the paint.

• When cleaning, don't open any covers that are fastened by screws as these contain electrical parts.

• Paper dust is produced when the printer is working. This should be wiped off periodically. Don't blow it away.

• For stubborn soiling that resists wiping, use a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol.

Any scraps of paper clinging to the platen and cutter groove should be wiped off from right to left with a damp cloth.

Platen

Cutter Groove

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Cleaning the Printer

IMPORTANT

• Dust and scraps of paper tend to accumulate over time on the platen and cutter groove. This leads to poor quality printing and cutting.

Use a soft damp cloth to wipe away any paper scraps clinging to the pressure roller. Clean the drive roller with a nylon brush.

Brush

Drive Roller

IMPORTANT

• Paper scraps on the pressure roller and drive roller may prevent the media from feeding properly and produce a "Jam check error".

Use a cotton swab to clean dust and paper scraps from the cover of the media sensor at the rear. Bend the swab as shown in the diagram.

Media Sensor Cover

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Daily Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer

IMPORTANT

• Progressive soiling affects the sensitivity of the sensors and may cause media to be detected even when no media is loaded.

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Replacing Ink Cartridges

If the RJ-6000 is displaying "No ink" or "No cartridge", the ink cartridge should be replaced or inserted without delay. If "Ink low" is displayed, have a replacement cartridge ready.

Step 1

If "No ink" is displayed in the message display section, from the back, pull out the ink cartridge for the color that is shown to be not printing. For example, if black ink has run out,

[K]NearEnd

pull out the black ink cartridge.

[K]Cartridge

Step 2

Open the new ink cartridge package.

NOTE

• Only genuine ink cartridges can be used. They also need to be turned in the proper direction for insertion. Make sure not to confuse the direction and place for insertion.

• Open the ink cartridge just before you load it into the slot. Printing may be blurred if the ink cartridge is left open for a long time.

• Ink cartridges should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cartridges that have been loaded into the printer should be replaced within six months.

Step 3

Insert the new cartridge in the slot at the back of the printer.

Step 4

Check that the permanent message has been restored in message display section.

Plot OK

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Daily Maintenance

Switching Inks

A washing set that is separately sold is required in order to change the type of inks used in the RJ-6000. Ink switching involves switching light cyan and light magenta for orange and green pigment inks or interchanging pigment inks and dye inks.

Step 1

Remove the currently loaded ink cartridges from the back and insert the washing set.

Step 2

Carry out washing by referring to the "Utility Settings: Head Wash" item on page 72 of the Functions Edition of the User Guide.

Step 3

After washing has finished, insert the required type of ink cartridges.

NOTE

• Switching is not possible unless all six inks are of the same type

• Only genuine ink cartridges can be used. They also need to be turned in the proper direction for insertion. Make sure not to confuse the direction and place for insertion.

• Open the ink cartridge just before you load it into the slot. Printing may be blurred if the ink cartridge is left open for a long time.

• Ink cartridges should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cartridges that have been loaded into the printer should be replaced within six months.

Step 4

Ink filling operations begin.

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Ink Refill 1M

Switching Inks

Step 5

After ink filling, ink switching is complete.

Plot OK

IMPORTANT

• Ink switching produces a large quantity of waste liquid. Have an absorbent sheet (waste ink tank) ready and dispose of waste fluid in accordance with the "Utility Settings: Head Wash" item of the Functions Edition of the User Guide.

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Daily Maintenance

Replacing the Cutter

Depending on the type of roll media used, paper dust accumulating on the cutter groove and cutter tip may lead to poor cutting. In this case, the cutter tip should be cleaned or replaced and the cutter groove should be cleaned. The cutter is a consumable item. If it is not sharp, replace it. One cutter should last for about 1000 cuts (about 20 rolls) so it should be replaced periodically.

Step 1

Switch off the power, lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle.

CAUTION

• Don't move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality.

Step 2

Hold the cutter down with your finger, turn the cutter arm forward and remove the cutter. Clean the cutter blade with a dry cloth or replace the cutter.

Cutter Arm

CAUTION

• There is a spring in the hole of the cutter holder. Be careful not to lose it when the cutter is replaced.

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Replacing the Cutter

Step 3

Insert a new cutter blade in the hole in the head. Press down on the cutter while you return the cutter arm over the cutter. The cutter will only fit in one direction.

CAUTION

• The cutter blade is very brittle. Be careful not to bump it or drop it.

Step 4

Be sure to return the head to the right by hand before switching on the power.

NOTE

• Cutter life will vary according to the type and thickness of the media and the usage environment, so you should always keep a spare cutter blade handy.

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Daily Maintenance

ReplacingWaste LiquidAbsorbent Sheet(Waste Box)

Waste ink accumulates in the waste box at the back of the printer. When the waste box is full, "Full Waste Ink Tank" is displayed and printer's printing operation ceases. The waste liquid absorbent sheet/waste liquid box must be replaced.

CAUTION

• The used waste liquid absorbent sheet and waste liquid box (case) should be disposed of as non-combustible material in accordance with your local civic regulations.

• It would dangerous for children to lick or swallow the absorbent sheet filled with waste liquid, so dispose of it promptly or put it out of reach.

• If you accidentally touch the waste liquid, wash with soap and water at once.

• If it should enter your eye, wash with plenty of water and see a doctor. If it is licked, gargle with water and wash out straight away. If it is swallowed, immediately drink plenty of water and consult a doctor without delay.

NOTE

If this message appears you

Check Waste Ink

If you continue with this message displayed

Ful lWasteInkTank

• If the waste box has been pulled out by mistake, leave the "Change Tank? No" display as it is and press [ENTER].

• Leave the printer switched on while you replace the waste liquid absorbent sheet/waste liquid box.

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should prepare as replacement waste liquid absorbent sheet/ waste liquid box.

Printing stops when this message appears. Therefore it will not be possible to continue to use the printer unless the waste liquid absorbent sheet/waste liquid box is replaced.

Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (WasteBox)

Step 1

With no printing or cleaning being carried out, pull out the waste liquid box at the back. The alarm will ring and the display will change to “No waste-Ink Tank”.

Waste Box

Step 2

Without tilting the waste liquid box that you have removed, place it inside a thick vinyl bag then tip out the absorbent material. If the waste ink absorbent sheet does not come out of the box, put on the accessory gloves and take it out by hand.

No Waste-InkTank

IMPORTANT

• Check beforehand that the thick vinyl bag to be used does not leak. Also, be careful not to tear the vinyl bag when you are disposing of the waste liquid absorbent material and closing the bag.

CAUTION

• Since there is a risk of damage, don't hit the waste liquid box or bump it against a hard object. If the waste ink absorbent sheet is difficult to remove, put on the accessory gloves and remove it by hand.

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Daily Maintenance

Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (WasteBox)

Step 3

Place the replacement waste liquid absorbent sheet in the waste liquid box with the hole towards the handle of the box.

Step 4

Install the waste liquid box containing the new waste liquid absorbent sheet in the printer.

Step 5

The alarm will ring and "Change Tank? No" is displayed. Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] control panel keys to change the display to "Yes".

ChangeTank? No

ChangeTank? Yes

Step 6

Check that "Change Tank? Yes" is displayed then press [ENTER]. Waste liquid box replacement is finished and "Plot OK" is displayed.

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Plot OK

ReplacingWaste LiquidAbsorbent Sheet (Waste Ink Bottle)

When printing A0 size or larger widths, very small amounts of ink will be ejected on the left edge for stable printing quality. The waste ink ejected on the left side in that way is collected in a translucent bottle under the main unit (the waste ink bottle).

Waste Ink Bottle

Step 1

Since there is no panel display or lamp display when the waste liquid absorbent sheet in the waste ink bottle is to be replaced, you should prepare to replace the waste liquid absorbent sheet when you see that the bottle is about half full. Have a new absorbent sheet, a thick vinyl bag and a pair of forceps ready.

NOTE

• Conditions vary for the waste ink bottle to become half full but it will be after printing about 2000 A0 pages.

Step 2

Remove the waste ink bottle by turning it to the left. Using absorbent sheet and forceps, soak up the waste liquid in the bottle and discard the waste liquid absorbent sheet into the open vinyl bag.

Step 3

The waste ink bottle, fitted with new waste liquid absorbent sheet, is installed in the printer by turning it to the right.

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Daily Maintenance

Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (Waste Ink Bottle)

CAUTION

• The used waste liquid absorbent sheet should be disposed of as non-combustible material in accordance with your local civic regulations.

• It would dangerous for children to lick or swallow the absorbent sheet filled with waste liquid, so dispose of it promptly or put it out of reach.

• If you accidentally touch the waste liquid, wash with soap and water at once.

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Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper

When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently, waste matter clinging to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint or blemished. In such cases, you should clean the cleaning wiper.

Step 1

Switch off the power, lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle.

CAUTION

• Don't move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality.

Step 2

Clean the cleaning wiper backwards and forwards two or three times with the cloth for cleaning the cleaning wiper (an accessory item).

Head Cap Unit

Cleaning Wiper

CAUTION

• Clean without your hand coming into direct contact with the head cap unit, which is near the cleaning wiper. Otherwise oil may get on the cleaning wiper and it will be unable to clean the head properly.

• Don't lift up the cleaning wiper when you are cleaning it. Otherwise it be unable to clean the head properly.

• The cleaning wiper and its surroundings will be soiled with waste liquid. Be careful not to dirty your hands and clothes.

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Daily Maintenance

Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper

Step 3

Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer.

CAUTION

• The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to the right hand end of the printer.

NOTE

• After the cleaning wiper has been cleaned, if head cleaning does not make the faintness or blemishing in the printing disappear, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

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When Trouble Strikes

If you have trouble that you think may be a malfunction when you are using the RJ-6000 Series, first check the details on the following tables (troubleshooting). If an error has occurred that is not covered by any of the items in the following tables, check of the Functions Edition of the User Guide and then, if necessary, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

IMPORTANT

• If you are to receive service, please have your warranty document ready. If you can not produce it, it may not be possible to check the warranty period and you may be charged for service, even though it is within the warranty period. Similarly, in the case of a service contract, please have your contract document available.

#Nothing happens after power is switched on

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the power cable con-

nected?

(2) Is the AC power supply at

the specified voltage?

(3) Is the printer cover open,

or the hold lever up?

Connect the power cable.

Use specified voltage.

Close the cover. Put the hold lever down.

Reference

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Page 31

Page 14

Page 16

#Nothing happens after media is loaded

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the printer cover open,

or the hold lever up?

(2) Is the media loaded

obliquely?

(3) Are ink cartridges

installed?

Close the cover. Put the hold lever down. Load the media straight.

Install ink cartridges.

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Reference

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Page 16

Page 37

When Trouble Strikes

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When Trouble Strikes

#Nothing happens after the computer sends data

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the interface cable con-

nected?

(2) Are ink cartridges

installed? (3) Do they contain ink? (4) Have you replaced the

waste box?

Refer to "Connecting the interface cable". Install ink cartridges.

Replace ink cartridges. Replace waste box.

Reference

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Page 48

Page 34

Page 79 Page 84

#When printer sends data, the printer shows and error and

does not print

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Does the computer have

the proper type of equip-

ment selected? (2) Do interface conditions

and command modes

match on both computer

and printer?

Check that the equipment type settings are the same on both the computer and printer. (Refer to "To receive data from the computer".

Reference

Page

Page 49

#Parts of the print are dirty or missing

NOTE

• If the media is not media specified by Mutoh, you may be unable to obtain proper printing quality.

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the media damp? (2) Are you using creased or

wrinkled media?

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Replace with new media.

Reference

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Page 37

When Trouble Strikes

#It prints but the position is not right (there are places that

cannot be printed)

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the media loaded in the

right position?

(2) Have you made scale or

mirror settings?

(3) Is an initial position speci-

fied?

(4) Is the printing abnormal

after ink was filled?

Load media correctly.

Cancel scale and mirror settings or repeat the set-up. Cancel initial position setting or repeat the set-up Leave for 24 hours after ink filling and try printing again

Reference

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Page 37

Page 45 of

Functions

Page 35 of

Functions

Page 32

#Media jams occur frequently

NOTE

• If the media is not media specified by Mutoh, proper media feeding can not be guaranteed.

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh?

(2) Is your usage environ-

ment other than that spec-

ified? (3) Are you using old media? (4) Is the media creased or

wrinkled?

Use media specified by Mutoh.

Use in the specified environment.

Replace with new media. Replace with new media.

#Roll paper is not cut cleanly

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the cutter sharp? (2) Is the media charged with

static electricity? (3) Are you using cloth?

Replace cutter. Remove static charge.

Cut cloth manually.

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Reference

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Page 34 Page 34

When Trouble Strikes

Reference

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Page 57

When Trouble Strikes

#Ink initial filling fails

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the printer cover open,

or the hold lever up? (2) Are all six ink cartridges

inserted right to the back? (3) Do all six ink cartridges

have the type of ink?

Close the cover, put the hold lever down. Insert all six cartridges properly. Insert all six cartridges of the same type.

#Ink does not appear even after initial filling

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the ink cartridge cold

and frozen?

(2) Was the power cut during

initial filling? (3) Sometimes the printer

seems unable to print nor-

mally after initial filling

Leave for at least 3 hours at room temperature (25˚C) then do cleaning several times. Switch on again and continue with initial filling. Do several cleanings and check each time.

Reference

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Page 16

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Reference

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#Media comes off or is torn during media initialization

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (2) Is the hold lever down? (3) With cut media, is the

leading edge aligned with

the edge of the printing

board? (4) With roll media, does the

right hand edge of the

media move parallel to the

guide line during media

detection? (5) Is the scroller mounted

correctly?

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Use media specified by Mutoh.

Put the hold lever down. Load cut media with the leading edge aligned with the edge of the printing board.

Load roll paper correctly so that it moves parallel to the guide line.

Mount the scroller correctly.

Reference

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When Trouble Strikes

Possible Cause Remedy

(6) Is any foreign matter such

as media scraps clinging

to the drive roller? (7) Is the media sensor dirty? (8) Are you using the printer

in a place outside the

usage environment, such

as in direct sunlight?

Clean the drive roller.

Clean the media sensor. Bring the environmental conditions for using the printer in line with the specified environment.

#Media wrinkles during media initialization

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (2) Is the hold lever down? (3) With cut media, is the

leading edge aligned with

the edge of the printing

board? (4) With roll media, does the

right hand edge of the

media move parallel to the

guide line during media

detection? (5) Is the media loaded

obliquely? (6) Is any foreign matter such

as media scraps clinging

to the drive roller? (7) Are you using the printer

in a place outside the

usage environment, such

as in the draft from an air

conditioner?

Use media specified by Mutoh.

Put the hold lever down. Load cut media with the leading edge aligned with the edge of the printing board.

Load roll paper correctly so that it moves parallel to the guide line.

Load the media straight.

Clean the drive roller.

Bring the environmental conditions for using the printer in line with the specified environment.

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When Trouble Strikes

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When Trouble Strikes

#Thin media is not detected

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (2) Are you using the printer

in a place outside the

usage environment, such

as in direct sunlight?

Use media specified by Mutoh.

Bring the environmental conditions for using the printer in line with the specified environment

#Wrong media size in media initialization

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (2) Is the hold lever down? (3) Is the media loaded

obliquely? (4) Does media tend to curl

up when it is loaded? (5) Are you using the printer

in a place outside the

usage environment, such

as in the draft from an air

conditioner? (6) Is the media sensor dirty? (7) Are you re-using media

that has already been

printed?

Use media specified by Mutoh.

Put the hold lever down. Load the media straight.

Remove the tendency to curl or load new media. Bring the environmental conditions for using the printer in line with the specified environment.

Clean the media sensor. Use new media.

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#Media is skewed during printing

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (2) Is the hold lever down? (3) With roll media, does the

right hand edge of the

media move parallel to the

guide line during media

detection?

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Use media specified by Mutoh.

Put the hold lever down. Load roll media correctly so that it moves parallel to the guide line.

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Possible Cause Remedy

(4) Is the scroller mounted

correctly?

Mount the scroller correctly

#Can't install printer driver

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Did you add the printer? (2) After you specified the

CD-ROM drive, did you

select the "\English\95\

RJ-6000" folder?

Install it again. Install again after correctly specifying the drive containing the "MUTOH PRINTER SOFTWARE" CD-ROM and the folder.

#Can't go online with Centronics

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Is the Centronics interface

cable connected properly? (2) Does the DATA LED on the

control panel light up

when the application

sends the printing data? (3) Does the printer's

Centronics setting mode

and timing agree with the

environment on the com-

puter side? (4) Does the command type

that is currently set-up

match on the application

and on the driver side?

Connect the Centronics interface cable properly. If the DATA LED does not light up, contact the application supplier or the computer supplier. Align the printer's Centronics settings with the timing on the computer side.

Set up user set-up commands.

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When Trouble Strikes

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When trouble strikes

#Printed line is blurred

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh?

(2) Are you using thick media

and thin media?

(3) Are you using ordinary

paper?

(4) Are you printing on the

printing side of the media?

(5) Have you tried head

cleaning?

Use media specified by Mutoh.

Check the printing side of the media and load it correctly.

Try head cleaning. Use powerful cleaning.

#White and black bands appear in printing

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (2) Is the hold lever down? (3) Is the pressure roller posi-

tioned correctly relative to

the media? (4) Is the scroller mounted

correctly?

Use media specified by Mutoh.

Put the hold lever down. Align the pressure roller with the media and position it correctly. Mount the scroller correctly.

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#Printed lines do not join

Possible Cause Remedy

(1) Are the ink cartridges out

of date? (2) Are you using media spec-

ified by Mutoh? (3) Have you tried head

cleaning? (4) Is the ink cartridge cold

and frozen? (5) Did you try the fine

adjustment of printing

quality?

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Replace with new ink cartridges. Use media specified by Mutoh.

Try head cleaning. Use powerful cleaning. Leave for at least 3 hours then do cleaning several times. Do a fine adjustment of printing quality.

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Appendix

This section deals with printer specifications, optional items, supply items.

Printer Specifications PAGE 100

Interface Specifications PAGE 103

List of Optional and Supply Items PAGE 106

RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition

Appendix

Falcon RJ-6000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual