FujiFilm 3000 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

Third Edition

FNA

053DC514C

INTRODUCTION

In order to get the most from your PosterPrinter 3000, it is recommended that you read the instruction manual thoroughly before usage, and follow all instructions carefully. Keep the manual close at hand for future reference.

FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment 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.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations .

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 1

1. BEFORE USING YOUR POSTERPRINTER 3000 ................................................ 2

CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE..............................................2

UNP A CKING THE PRINTER................................................................................ 2

INSTALLATION SPACE ........................................................................................3

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD ...................................................................3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................................4

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER................................... 6

MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTERPRINTER 3000 ..........................................7

2. INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES ............................................................................ 8

FRONT VIEW ....................................................................................................... 8

REAR VIEW..........................................................................................................8

SCANNER ............................................................................................................9

PRINTER.............................................................................................................. 9

CONTROL PANEL..............................................................................................10

3. BEFORE PRINTING .................................................................................... 12

INSTALLING PAPER .......................................................................................... 12

PROPER USE OF THE CUTTER ...................................................................... 13

4. BASIC FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 14

PRINTING IN NORMAL MODE..........................................................................14

PRINTING IN PHOTO MODE ............................................................................ 16

PRINTING IN REVERSE MODE........................................................................ 17

5. PRINTING DIFFERENT POSTER SIZES .......................................................... 18

DIVISION PRINTING..........................................................................................18

PRINTING POSTERS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER SIZE ..............................20

PRINTING BANNERS FROM LONG INPUT DOCUMENTS ............................. 21

6. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ........................................................................... 22

FUNCTION MODE ............................................................................................. 22

REMAINING PAPER MODE...............................................................................24

7. SCANNING/PRINTING AREAS ..................................................................... 26

SCANNING AREA (for letter-size originals) ....................................................... 26

PRINTING AREA................................................................................................26

8. SUPPLIES ................................................................................................ 27

DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................27

POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING POSTERPRINTER SUPPLIES ...................28

REMOVING INK FILM FROM THERMAL TRANSFER AND HDP PAPER ........28

9. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 29

ERROR MESSAGES AND RESPONSES..........................................................29

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................ 30

10. CLEANING THE PRINTER .......................................................................... 32

PRINTER............................................................................................................ 32

SCANNER ..........................................................................................................33

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 34

INDEX.......................................................................................................... 35

BEFORE USING YOUR POSTERPRINTER 3000

CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Be sure to check that all of the following items have been included in the package.

Main unit

User's guide

Power cord (1) Paper bracket (1) End caps (2)

UNPACKING THE PRINTER

packing materials for shuttle unit

(cardboard)

Caution

• Before switching the printer on, be sure to remove the cardboard protecting the shuttle unit and the platen rubber protector.

•When transporting the printer, be sure to insert these packing materials.

platen rubber protector

(cardboard)

INSTALLATION SPACE

To ensure the proper functioning of your PosterPrinter 3000, it is important to allow adequate space around the main unit. Install as indicated in the following diagrams (unit: inch/mm).

8/200

2/50

8/200 8/200 8/200

table

wall

Caution

Be sure to place the printer on a sturdy, flat surface.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

Connect the power cord to the main unit.

Insert the power plug into a wall socket.

power cord

power switch

Caution

1. Always connect the power cord to the printer before inserting the plug of the power cord into a power socket.

2. When using a two-prong socket, always connect the grounding wire to a grounding terminal.

Inserting the plug into a

three-prong socket

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important

In order to ensure the proper use of the PosterPrinter 3000, the instructions in this manual have been provided with the following markings to indicate those items designed to prevent damage to property or injury to users of the printer or persons in the vicinity of the printer.

The degree of damage or injury which may result from a failure to follow the instructions in this manual properly are classified as follows:

CAUTION WARNING

Improper use of the printer may result in injury or damage to property.

Improper use of the printer may result in serious injury or death.

Different types of instructions to be followed have been marked with the following types of symbols. (Note that other symbols are also used within this manual.)

Items marked with this symbol are instructions for procedures which must always be undertaken.

An explanatory picture will accompany the symbol.

Items marked with this symbol are warnings against actions which should never be undertaken.

An explanatory picture will accompany the symbol.

WARNING

• Do not connect the printer to any power source other than one of the specified voltage.

Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

Make sure the printer is connected only to a 120-V power source.

• Do not damage, crease or fold the power cord.

WARNING

Altering the power cord, placing heavy objects on it, or allowing it to become damaged, creased, or folded may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not connect the printer to a two-way or multiple-way extension cord.

Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Never insert or remove the plug with wet hands.

Doing so may result in electrical shock.

• Do not remove the cover from the printer.

Doing so may result in electrical shock.

• Always be sure to hold the plug firmly in your hand when removing it from the power

REMOVING PLUG

• In the event that the printer overheats, begins to emit smoke, or gives off an unusual odor,

• In the event that metal objects, water, or other liquids find their way inside the unit, turn off

socket, never do so by simply pulling on the cord.

Pulling on the cord to remove the plug from the power socket or applying excessive force when doing so may cause damage to the cord, which in turn may result in fire or electrical shock.

turn off the main power switch immediately and remove the plug from its socket.

Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock.

If any such problems occur, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000.

the main power switch immediately and remove the plug from its socket.

Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock.

If any such problems occur, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000.

GROUNDING

• Always make sure that the printer is properly grounded.

Failing to do so may cause power leakages, which in turn may result in fire or electrical shock.

If for some reason you are unable to ground the unit, ask the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 for instructions on how to do so.

DISASSEMBLY

WARNING

• Never disassemble or modify the printer.

Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

If the printer breaks down, turn off the main power switch, remove the plug from its socket, and contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 to request any necessary repairs.

CAUTION

• Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.

Doing so may cause it to fall, which in turn may result in bodily injury.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.

Doing so may cause the internal temperature of the printer to rise to abnormally high levels, which in turn may result in fire.

• Do not place vases, potted plants, metal objects, glasses, or containers holding water or

other liquids on top of the printer.

If water or metal objects find their way inside the unit, it may result in fire or electrical shock.

If any such problems occur, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 for instructions on what to do.

• Do not use the printer in places subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust.

Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Never insert metal or easily flammable objects inside the unit through the ventilation

slots.

Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the printer.

Doing so may cause it to fall, which in turn may result in bodily injury.

• Always be careful to avoid overexertion when moving the printer.

Never try to pick up or move the printer by yourself, as doing so may result in bodily injury.

• Never push against the printer or printer stand with excessive force or tilt it away from an

even keel.

Doing so may cause it to fall, which in turn may result in bodily injury.

• If the printer has been dropped or the cover damaged, turn off the power switch and

REMOVING PLUG

• If moving the printer, always be sure to turn off the main power switch and remove the

• If the printer is not to be used for long periods of time, turn off the main power switch and

remove the power cord from its socket.

Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock.

If any such problems occur , contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000.

power cord from its socket first.

Allowing the power cord to become damaged, creased, or folded may result in fire or electrical shock.

remove the power cord from its socket.

Failing to do so may cause power leakages, which in turn may result in fire or electrical shock.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER

• When installing paper, pull the end of the

roll out so that any slack is removed from the paper. Align the paper with the guide marks on either side.

guide mark

• Avoid pressing down on the

printer or scanner cover while the printer is in operation.

• Avoid pulling the

paper out of the machine while printing. Doing so may affect the quality of the poster.

• Hold the ends of the printer cover in both

hands and gently push the cover down until locked in place.

• Be sure to switch the power off when

opening or closing the cover.

• Avoid contact with the thermal heads

(which retain heat) immediately after using the printer.

• Be careful not to

damage the platen rubber. Avoid wiping the platen rubber with alcohol or other solvents.

• Avoid placing the printer in a location

where it is subjected to direct sunlight, large amounts of dust, or near an air conditioning or heating unit.

When the printer is in use, the blade of the cutter is

•

designed so as not to protrude from the body of the machine. However, when the printer cover is open, pressing down on the cutter lever will cause the blade to protrude. Exercise due care to avoid cutting yourself.

• The cutter unit is made of

resin. Avoid pushing or pulling on the cutter with excessive force, as doing so may damage it.

• Be careful to ensure that

pins, paper clips, and other foreign objects are not dropped inside the printer.

• Always use a soft, dry

cloth when cleaning the printer.

• Avoid using

abrasive cleaners, thinners, benzine, or alcohol in cleaning the printer, as doing so may cause the plastic to deteriorate or change color.

• Do not turn the power switch off during

the initializing or printing, as doing so may affect output quality. Should the printer be turned off at these times, turn the switch on again, and wait until completion of the initializing or printing.

MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTERPRINTER 3000

The PosterPrinter 3000 is designed to allow even first time users to quickly and easily print high quality enlargements of letter sized documents.

normal mode

input

document

reverse mode

input

document

photo mode

Both horizontal and vertical signs and banners can be easily created from long input documents.

Posters can be created in a variety of sizes. Paper rolls are available in 23” and 17” widths. (33”x44” and 44”x58” size posters can also be produced by attaching two print outs together.)

17" 23"

A variety of paper types and colors are available.

Direct Thermal Paper (DTP)

Cost effective and striking, direct thermal paper is availab le in 6 colors, and is suitable for the creation of posters to be displayed indoors.

Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP)

Similar to a regular type paper, thermal transfer paper resists discoloration and is suitable for the creation of posters which are to be displayed f or long periods of time.

Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP)

Made of plastic, HDP paper is waterproof, resists discoloration and offers excellent durability which makes it suitable for the creation of posters to be displayed outdoors.

Both printer and scanner are contained in one compact and light unit, making installation possible even in restricted spaces.

scanner

printer

INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES

FRONT VIEW

power switch

document tray

control panel

scanner cover

cutter unit

document bay

cutter base

print outlet

paper guide

open/close knob

printer cover

REAR VIEW

AC inlet

power supply

interface board

(optional)

SCANNER

platen glass

document feed roller

scanner cover

document eject roller

platen roller

cogged belt

document bay

PRINTER

cutter unit

paper bracket (left) (adjustable according to paper roll width)

cogged belt

platen rubber

cutter base

thermal heads

paper bracket (right)

paper feed roller

paper sensor

CONTROL PANEL

No.

MESSAGE display

PAPER TYPE key

MODE key

OUTPUT SIZE key

CONTRAST key

START/STOP key

FEED key

CLEAR key

ONLINE lamp

READY lamp

Remove the protective covering from the control panel before use.

Name Function

The message display indicates the paper type and output color, mode, output size, contrast, and any operating/error messages.

Press the paper type key to set the type of paper installed in the printer (DTP, TTP, HDP). If the paper type is set incorrectly, contrast on the poster may be affected.

Press the mode key to set the desired mode (normal, photo, reverse).

Press the output size key to set the desired output size.

Press the contrast key to lighten or darken contrast in accordance with the input document.

Press the start/stop key to either start printing, or to stop the printing process midway.

Press the feed key to feed the paper through the printer (approximately 3"/77mm at a time).

The clear key is mainly used when printing in online mode. (Refer to the Interface Kit User's Guide.)

The printer is in online mode with a computer when this lamp is lit.

The printer is ready to use when this lamp is lit.

Caution

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