Falcon RJ-8000 User Manual
Full-Color Inkjet Printer
RJ-8000
Rev.
RJ80E-A-00
User's Guide
Read This Manual Before Using The
Equipment.
May 2002
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Some contents of the Operation Manual are changed.
Make sure the following list shown below.
Page Item Descriptions
p.3-10
Modify the table of Step
5 in “3.5 Installing ink
cartridges”
Refer to sheet 2
p.3-26
Modify Step2 in “3.6.4
Setting media type”
Refer to sheet 3
p.3-36
Add
CAUTION
to
Step 4 in “3.8.4
Connecting the network
interface”
CAUTION
Follow the instructions below when connecting the
network int erf ace c able . Ot herw ise, elec tr ic al shoc k or
fire may occur.
Do not touch the connector.
Do not connec t t he net work int erf ace boar d and the
termi nal on the cable t hose shapes are not exactl y
appropriate for each other.
p.4-8
-
p.4-10
Modify the following items
in “4.4.2 Items in the
setup menu”
・Descriptions of “(1)
Setup menu (1/6)”
Refer to sheet 4 to 5
p.4-12
・Descriptions of “(2)
Setup menu (2/6)”
Refer to sheet 5
p.5-15
Add
CAUTION
to
Step 4 in “5.2.4
Replacement the waste
liquid tank”
CAUTION
Do not be nd or pull the w aste fluid tube. Doing so may
cause that the waste fluid will leak out and malfunction
in the product.
p.7-1 Modify the following
items in “7.2 Product
specifications”:
・Modify “Max. print
length”
False: 7m (23ft.)
↓
True: 13m (43ft.)
p.7-2 ・Add “Mass” ・RJ-8000-50 (50 in.): 170kg (375Lbs.)
・RJ-8000-64 (64 in.): 195kg (431Lbs.)
・RJ-8000-87 (87 in.): 215kg (475Lbs.)
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3.5 Instal l i ng i nk cartridges
p.3-10: Modify the table of “b. 87-inch specification printers” in Step 5 as follows:
False:
Slot Number of Ink Cartridge Number of
the colors
Ink Type
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4 Dye only/
Pigment only
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Black
True:
Slot Number of Ink Cartridge Number of
the colors
Ink Type
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4 Dye only/
Pigment only
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
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3.6.4 Setting media type
p.3-26: Modify Step 2 as follows:
2. Press either of the following keys on the operation panel, and current media type.
When alternating the roll/sheet media selection: [F2] key
When changing from media loading: [F3] key
When changing media type: [F4] key
Setup Items Key
Name
Parameters Descriptions
Roll Media type F2
Sheet
Alternate the media selection:
Roll: Set when loading the roll media.
Sheet: Set when loading the sheet media.
Lever Up Lever Up/Down F3
Lever Down
Switches between up and down motion of the
pressurizing lever. Use this when starting over from
the media setup.
User 1
User 2
User 3
User 4
User 5
User 6
User 7
Media type F4
User 8
Set media type for printing.
For setup values of printing operation, eight settings
of "user 1-8" can be set.
4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel
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4.4.2 Items in the setup menu
(1) Setup menu (1/6)
a. Media type menu
p.4-8: Modify the descriptions as follows:
Setup items Parameters Descriptions
Type (1/2) User 1
User 2
User 3
User 4
Type (2/2) User 5
User 6
User 7
User 8
Set media type for printing.
For setup values of printing operation, eight settings of "User 1-8"
can be set.
b. User define media setup menu
b. User define media setup menu
p.4-9: Modify the descriptions as follows:
Setup items Parameters Descriptions
<Low>
Middle
Head height
High
Makes the setting for the distance between the print head surface
and the media (head height), depending on the thickness of the
media:
Low: Set when the thickness of the media is within 80
m
(0.08mm) - 300
m (0.3mm).
Middle: Set when the thickness of the media is within 300
m
(0.3mm) - 700
m (0.7mm).
High: Set when the thickness of the media is within 700
m
(0.7mm) - 1000
m (1.0mm).
NOTE
NOTE
Set the head height according to the thickness of the media.
If “High” is selected and a thinner media is used, poor
quality printing will result.
If “Low” is selected and a thicker media is used, the product
may break down when the media comes into contact with
the print head.
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c. Media setup menu
p.4-10: Modify the descriptions as follows:
Setup items Parameters Descriptions
Top feed <0mm> - 400mm Feeds media amount at the start of printing. Set when printing on
roll media.
<Auto>
Manual
Cut media
Off
Sets up how to cut the media after printing.
Auto: After printing, the media is transferred to the cutting
position and cut automatically.(
4.6.1 Cutting roll media)
Manual: After printing, the media is transferred to the cutting
position and cut manually. (
4.6.2 Roll media cutting procedure)
Off: Media is not transferred after printing.
When Setting “ALL” in this item, proceed to Shortest Cut Paper
setup item.
Shortest Cut
Paper
<100mm> - 700mm Set the shortest length of the media when cutting.
(2) Setup menu (2/6)
a. Print setup menu
p.4-12: Modify the descriptions as follows:
Setup items Parameters Descriptions
1pass
1pass Few
2pass
Interlace method
4pass
Select an overwrite method (interlace method) for printing.
1 pass: Overwrite will not be performed.
1 pass few: Only gaps between lines are overwritten.
2 pass: Overwrite process is performed twice per 1 line.
4 pass: Overwrite process is performed 4 times per 1 line.
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<MEMO>
Important Notice
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Important Notice
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment.
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
1. Radio interfere
Product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and utilities. If a
product does interfere with radio or TV reception, try following:
• Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.
• Change the direction of the product
• Move either the product or the receiving antenna so there is more distance between them.
• Be sure the product and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.
2. Copyrights
• MUTOH, Falcon Graphics, RJ-8000, MH-GL, MH-GL2, MH-RTL are registard trademarks or
product names of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
• Centronics and Bitronics are registard trademarks or product names of Centronics Data Computer
Corporation.
• Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, and MS-DOS are registard trademarks
or product names of Microsoft Corporation.
• DOS/V is registered trademark and product name of International Business Machine Corporation
(IBM).
• Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names.
CAUTION
• No part of this product or publication may be reproduced, copied,
or transmitted in any form or by any means, except for personal
use, without the permission of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
• The product and the contents of this publication may be changed
without prior notification.
• MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. has made the best efforts to keep this
publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or
misprints, please call us or the shop where you bought this
equipment.
• MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. shall not be liable for any damages or
troubles resulting from the use of this equipment or this manual.
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Warranty Limitations
1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure
is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced.
However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
2. The warranty shall not apply to any direct or indirect loss, or compensation for the loss due to the
product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, or improper alternation.
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About This Manual
1. Purpose and target readers
This manual explains the preparation before use and operation procedures of the full-color inkjet
printer (RJ-8000) made by MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer.
Before using this printer, first understand the contents and directions in this manual.
2. Manual configuration
Section Contents
1 Safety Instructions Explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operate this
equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning
labels.
2 Product Overview Explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer.
3 Basic Installation Explains the procedures needed before using the printer.
4 Handling the printer Explains how to handle the printer.
5 Maintenance Explains daily maintenance of the printer.
6 Troubleshooting Explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve
them.
7 Appendix Explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation
procedures for optional parts, and user support for this printer.
NOTE
NOTE
・ "1 Safety Instructions" through "3 Basic Installation" must be read before
using the printer.
・Read "4 Handling the printer" through "7 Appendix" as necessary.
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3. Manual notation
The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding of the information.
Symbol Meaning
Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious injury
Must be observed to avoid injury or damage to your equipment
Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of
your printer
Indicates “prohibited“ operations
Indicates required operations
Indicates useful tips for operating or understanding the printer
Indicates referrence pages in this manual
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
TIPTIP
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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Safety Instructions
1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3 Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.4 Warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.1 Handling the warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.2 Locations and types of war ning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.5 Operation procedure labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.5.2 Locations and types of operation procedure labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
2 Product Overview
2.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3 Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.2 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3.3 Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 Printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4.1 Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4.2 Setting menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4.3 Changing the printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
3 Basic Installatison
3.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 Connecting the foot switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.4 Turning the power ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.4.1 Turning the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.4.2 Turning the power OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.5 Installing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
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3.6 Media handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.6.1 Attaching roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.6.2 Loading roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.6.3 Loading sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.6.4 Setting media type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.7 Testprinting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.7.1 Setup List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.7.2 NozzleCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.7.3 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.7.4 Color palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.7.5 Maintenance record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3.8 Connecting the printer to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.8.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.8.2 Selecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.8.3 Connecting the centronics interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
3.8.4 Connecting the network inte rface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.9 Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3.9.1 Installing the dri ver for Windows 95/98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3.9.2 Installing the dri ver for Windows NT4/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
4 Handling the printer
4.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Drawing flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 Using media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.1 Media type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.2 Cautions on handling media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.3 Precaution on stori ng medi a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3.4 The printing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4.1 Setting the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4.2 Items in the setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5 Operating from the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.5.1 To stop printing operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.5.2 Operating the pressurizing roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.6 Operations after printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.6.1 Cutting roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.6.2 Roll media cutting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
5 Maintenance
5.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
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5.2 Replacing consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2.1 Replacing in k cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2.2 Replacing roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.2.3 Replacing the cu tting blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.2.4 Replacing the waste liquid tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.3 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.3.1 Cleaning the outer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.3.2 Cleaning inside the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.3.3 Head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.3.4 Cleaning the cleaning wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.4 Changing Ink Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.5 Transfer and transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
5.5.1 Transferring the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
5.5.2 Transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Failures and malfunctions of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3 Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.3.1 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.3.2 Message type error display and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.3.3 Data error display and solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.3.4 Command error display and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.3.5 Error requir ing a restart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6.4 When media jams occur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.4.1 How to remove a piece of media (roll media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.4.2 How to remove a piece of media (cut media). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
7 Appendix
7.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.3 Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.1 Centronics Bidirection Parallel Interface:IEEE1284) Specifications. . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.2 Network Interface (Optional) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.4 Options/Supply list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.4.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.4.2 Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.5 Installing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.5.1 Installing expansion memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
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7.5.2 How to use the winding unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7.5.3 Installation of the hard disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7.5.4 How to use the scroller (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
7.5.5 Using scroller stocker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.6 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3 Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.4 Warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.1 Handling the warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.5 Operation procedure labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.5.1 Handling the operation procedur e labels. . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.5.2 Locations and types of operation procedure label s. . . 1-8
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1 Safety Instructions
1.1 Introduction
This chapter explains the me aning of safety ter ms for personnel who oper ates this equip ment, import ant
safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels.
WARNING
Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when using the
equipment.
1.2 Warn in gs, Cautions, an d Notes
Safety terms in th is manual and the c ontents of warni ng labels atta ched to the pr inter are cat egorized into
the following three types depending on the degree of risk (or the scale of accident).
Read the following explanations carefully, and follow the instructions in this manual.
Safety terms Details
Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury
Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderately or lightly) or damag e to your
equipment
Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
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1.3 Important safety instructions
General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below.
Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or
falling over and causing injury.
• Unstable surfaces
• Angled place
• Areas subject to vibration by other equipment
Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your printer. Doing so may result in the printer
tipping or falling over and causing injury.
Do not cover the ventilation hole of your printer with cloth, such as a blanket or table cloth.
Doing so could obstruct ventilation and cause fire.
Do not place the printer away from humid and dusty areas. Doing so may result in electrical
shock or fi re.
Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical
shock.
Do not connect earth cables in the following areas.
• Gas pipes
Doing so may cause fire or an explosion.
• Earth terminals for telephone line or lightening rod
Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lightening occurs.
• Water pipes or faucets
If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the earth will not work properly.
Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable object s into open ing s, such as venti lation out le ts.
Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire.
Stop using your prin ter if a liqui d is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn
the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, contact MUTOH local dealer.
Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V to 120V, or AC220V to 240V). Otherwise,
electrical shock or fire may occur.
Use electricity directly fr om a power outlet (AC 100 V to 120V, or AC220V to 240V). Do not
put many loads on one electrical output. Otherwise, heat may be generated and cause fire.
WARNING
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Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal and use the terminal corectly. Otherwise,
electrical shock or fire may occur.
Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable.
• Do not modify the cable
• Do not put heavy objects on the cable
• Do not bend, twist, or pull the cord
• Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat
Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur.
• Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug.
• Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go.
When handling the foot switch, be wary of the following:
• Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch.
• Do not bend the cable of the foot switch with force, and do not pull.
• Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices.
When handling ink cartridges, be careful that ink does not get in your eyes or on your skin.
However, if this happens, flush the are immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may
become congested or inflamed slightly. If you feel discomfort, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not disassemble ink cartridges. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your skin.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the cover of the ink
compartment.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover.
When cutting the r oll media, be c areful of the following. Inco rrect handling c an result in i njury
to the hands and fingers from the razor blade.
• When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove.
• Move the razor blade slowly along the media cut groove.
Do not use thinner, Benzene, alcoh ol or other active age nts. Doing so may result i n damage or
paint peeling from the casing.
Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit.
Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a
malfunction in the printer.
Do not touch the cutter blade. Doing so may result in bodily injury.
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Do not cut hard objects or drop the cutter. Doing so may damage or chip the cutter blade.
Do not touch the cleaning wiper or t he head cap unit while cleani ng the cleaning wiper . Doing
so may result in poor head cleaning because of oil on your hands.
Do not tilt the printer, sta nd i t a gai nst a wall, or turn it upside d own. Doi ng s o may cause ink
to leak inside the printer. Also, movement after transport is not covered by the warranty.
When installing options, do not touch the elements on the circuit board. The elements on the
boards can be very hot, and can cause burns.
Have four or more people unpack and assemble the printer.
When lifting the printer out of the packing box, be sure to remove the vinyl cover first, then
grab the holding grips on the sides of the printer . lifting the printer wit h the vinyl cover on may
cause your hands to slip and drop or damage the printer.
Have two or more people transport the printer.
Ensure that the pl ug has been disconnecte d from the power socket when it i s not to b e used for
a long time.
Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfill the conditions below.
• Earth terminals of power sockets
• Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under the ground
Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfill the conditions below.
When setting roll medi a, place it on top of a de sk or other fl at surfa ce. Sett ing roll media with
the scroller standing up may damage them.
Keep the printer horizontal during transportation.
Be sure to do the following before attaching options.
• Turn the printer off
• Unplug the power cord from the socket
• Unplug cables connected to the printer.
Otherwise, damage to the printer or your computer may occur.
• Remove electrostatic charge form your clothes and body by to uching the metal parts of the
printer.
Electronic components such as the memory may malfunction if exposed to an electrostatic
charge.
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1.4 Warning labels
The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below.
Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be paid. Read and understand the posi t ions and
contents thoroughly before performing your work.
1.4.1 Handling the warning labels
Be sure to no te the following w hen handling th e labels.
NOTE
• Make sure that all labels can be recognized. If text o r illu stra tions c anno t be se en clearly , e ither cle a n or repla ce
the label.
• When cleaning label s , use a cloth with water or neutra l detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline.
• If a warning label is damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the l abel.
When replacing warning labels, contact MUTOH local dealer.
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels
The locations of warning labels are shown below.
(1) Front Part
1
3
2
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(2) Back Part
No. Type
1
2
3
4
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(3) Scroller
No. Type
4
No. Type
5
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1.5 Operation procedure labels
The handling, attachment locations, and types of operation procedure labels are explained below.
Your printer has labels t hat give simple ex planations of operations tha t require parti cular care. Read an d
understand the locations and contents of these labels thoroughly before performing your work.
1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels
Be sure to note the following when handling operation procedure labels.
NOTE
• Make sure that all the labels can be recognized. If text or illustrations cannot be seen clearly, either clean or
replace the label.
• When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline.
• If a warning label is damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the la bel.
When replacing warning labels, contact MUTOH local dealer.
1.5.2 Locations and types of operation procedure labels
The locations of operation procedure labels are shown below.
1
2
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No. Type R efer to
1
3.5 Installing ink
cartridges
2
3.6 Media
handling
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2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3 Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.2 Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3.3 Operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 Printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4.1 Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4.2 Setting menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4.3 Changing the printer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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