HP 72SR, 72S User Manual

DisplayMaker Legacy 72S, 72SR

User Manual

Part Number 0700022F

Legal notices

products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Printed in the US For additional technical support and user documentation please refer to:

www.hp.com/go/graphicarts

Revision Log The following is a list of major changes and additions that have

been made to this manual since the previous revision.

See the accompanying Release Notes for specific changes to the soft ware and hardware between manual updates.

Revision Description

Revision E Chapter 1: Turnbuckle installation added. Grounding

tests added. Print pausing added.

Chapter 2: Menu items added. Menu tree updated. Chapter 3: “Left Only” print modes changed to “Unidi-

rectional.” Edge-to-edge printing added. Saran Wrap replaced with SolaChrome Capping Film.

Chapter 4: “Hard” and “soft” jetouts documented. Chapter 5: Stopcock on waste ink tube added. Clean-

ing doctor blade added. Cyan Heads Maintenance function documented.

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Regulatory Statements

FCC-A 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 communications. 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 or her own expense.

This equipment must be installed exactly as instructed in this manual using only the components supplied. If a supplied component ever needs to be replaced, it must be replaced with the same part supplied by the manufacturer. It is your responsibility to follow these instructions in order to maintain compliance with the FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ColorSpan Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. In particular, this device must be operated with shielded cables to maintain FCC compliance.

A booklet is available from the Federal Communications Commission entitled, How to Identif y and Resolve Radio-TV Interfer- ence Problems (#004-000-00345-4). Write to the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

DOC (Canada) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for

radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Normes de Sècuritè (Canada)

Le présent appariel numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe A prescrites dans le réglements sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le Ministére des Communications du Canada.

Telecommunications

Network Statement

The ColorSpan VideoNet port on this device is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network. Connection of this device to a public telecommunications network in a European Community Member State will be in violation of national law implementing Directive 91/263/EEC on the approximation of laws of the Member States concerning telecommunication terminal equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity.

Der VideoNet port ist nicht dafür vorgesehen an ein öffentliches Telefonnetz angeschlossen zu werden. Der Anschluß dieses Gerätes an ein öffentliches Telefonnetz in einem Mitgliedstaat der EU, verstößt gegen nationale Gesetze zur Ausführung der Direktive 91/263/EEC, die sich mit der Annäherung von Gesetzen von Mitgliedstaaten beschäftigt, betreffend Telekommuniktionsanlagen und die gegenseit ige Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.

About This Manual Read this manual to unpack, set up, and use the ColorSpan

“Gator” digital color printers.

◆ Chapter 1, Getting Started, shows you how to unpack and assemble the printer, and introduces you to its main features.

◆ Chapter 2, Using the Control Panel, shows you how to use the control panel to specify printer options.

◆ Chapter 3, Ink and Media, shows you how to install ink and media.

◆ Chapter 4, Calibrating the Printer, shows you how to cali- brate the printer for optimal print quality.

◆ Chapter 5, Maintaining the Printer, explains scheduled maintenance, how to recover clogged printheads, how to prepare the printer for extended power-down (such as for shipping or storage), and more.

◆ Chapter 6, Print Server Setup, shows you how to specify ColorSpan print server options.

◆ Chapter 7, Printer Driver Setup, shows you how to control output options from the client workstation via the ColorSpan printer driver software.

◆ Appendix A, Technical Specifications, lists the printer’s technical specifications.

◆ Appendix B, Troubleshooting, shows you how to trouble- shoot common printing problems and interpret Action and Warning messages.

For further information, refer to the following ColorSpan documentation:

◆ Quick Start Guide — START HERE to set up and install a brand new ColorMark print server, and connect and configure printers to it.

◆ Site Preparation Guide — explains how to prepare your site for the printer’s arrival and installation.

◆ ColorSpan Print Server Documentation — the System Control User Guide and Printing Tools User Guides shows you how to

print and RIP files through the ColorSpan print server. If the printer is connected to a non-ColorSpan print server (RIP), refer to the documentation that accompanies the server.

◆ Release Notes and Update Notes — late-breaking information, update descriptions, and update instructions.

◆ ColorSpan web site — http://www.colorspan.com.

Conventions This manual uses the following informational conventions:

Note

Hinweis

Caution

Vorsicht

WARN ING

WARN UNG

Other WARNING symbols used:

A special technique or information that may help you perform a task or understand a process.

Ein Hinweis beschreibt eine spezielle technik zur Lösung einer Aufgabe oder enthällt Informationen, die Ihnen eine Prozedur näher erläutert.

Alerts you to something that has the potential to cause damage to hardware, software, or data.

Dieses Feld weist auf einen Umstand hin, der einen Hardware-oder Software-Schaden oder Datenverlust verursachen könnte.

Alerts you to something that has the potential to cause physical harm to you or others around you.

Eine Warnung auf weist auf einen Umstand hin, durch den Ihnen und anderen Personen ein physischer Schaden erwachsen könnte.

Electrical Hazard

Vorsicht steht unter Spannung

Lifting Hazard

Vorsicht beim Anheben

Hot Surface

Heiß, nicht berühren

Moving Parts

Bewegliche Teile, Verletzungsgefahr.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Revision Log..............................................................................................iii

Regulatory Statements.............................................................................. iv

FCC-A ....................................................................................................iv

DOC (Canada)...................................................................................... iv

Telecommunications Network Statement..............................................v

About This Manual ...................................................................................vi

Conventions............................................................................................. vii

Getting Started

Operating Requirements ....................................................................... 1-2

Electrical............................................................................................. 1-2

Environmental.................................................................................... 1-2

Important Operating Notes............................................................... 1-3

Safety Warnings ................................................................................. 1-5

Unpacking and Assembly ...................................................................... 1-7

Required Tools ................................................................................... 1-7

Unpacking.......................................................................................... 1-7

Stand Assembly.................................................................................. 1-8

Printer Assembly .............................................................................. 1-10

Off Head Supply (OHS) Assembly................................................... 1-13

Final Assembly ................................................................................. 1-15

Connecting to Power....................................................................... 1-21

Connecting to the Print Server ........................................................ 1-22

First-Time Power-Up and Test Print ..................................................... 1-23

Unpack the Printheads..................................................................... 1-23

Power Up the Printer ....................................................................... 1-25

Install Ink for the First Time in the Printer ....................................... 1-26

Load Media...................................................................................... 1-27

Send a Test Print from Server........................................................... 1-27

What’s Next?.................................................................................... 1-28

Workflow Overview ............................................................................. 1-29

Daily Startup .................................................................................... 1-29

Printing ............................................................................................ 1-29

Daily Shutdown ............................................................................... 1-30

Parts Overview..................................................................................... 1-31

Special Features ................................................................................... 1-35

Printheads ........................................................................................ 1-35

Ink System........................................................................................ 1-35

Calibration ....................................................................................... 1-36

Media Handling............................................................................... 1-36

Performance and Ease-of-Use .......................................................... 1-37

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Using the Control Panel

Overview................................................................................................ 2-2

Ready Screen...................................................................................... 2-2

Front Page.......................................................................................... 2-2

Menu.................................................................................................. 2-2

User Assistance................................................................................... 2-3

Front Page.............................................................................................. 2-4

Navigation Keys ..................................................................................... 2-8

Menu...................................................................................................... 2-9

Calibrate Printer ................................................................................. 2-9

Printer Settings................................................................................. 2-10

Maintenance .................................................................................... 2-14

Service Printer .................................................................................. 2-16

Other Functions ...........................................................................2-16

User Diagnostics .............................................................................. 2-17

Warnings & Actions ......................................................................... 2-17

Menu Tree............................................................................................ 2-18

Front Page........................................................................................ 2-18

Menu................................................................................................2-19

Ink and Media

Ink System Overview.............................................................................. 3-2

Idle Jet Maintenance.............................................................................. 3-3

Selecting a Print Mode........................................................................... 3-4

General Printing Tips ............................................................................. 3-5

Checking Jet Health ............................................................................... 3-6

Print Prime Bars.................................................................................. 3-7

Purge-n-Wipe Printheads................................................................... 3-7

Print Jet-Out Lines.............................................................................. 3-8

Map Out Missing Jets ........................................................................ 3-8

Refilling Ink ............................................................................................ 3-9

Capping the Printheads ....................................................................... 3-11

Cap the Printheads .......................................................................... 3-11

Uncap the Printheads....................................................................... 3-12

Loading Roll-Fed Media....................................................................... 3-14

Loading 72-Inch Media ................................................................... 3-20

Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media............................................... 3-21

Takeup Spool Pin Release ................................................................ 3-22

Respooling Media ................................................................................ 3-23

Loading Rigid Media............................................................................ 3-25

Loading and Aligning the Sheet ......................................................3-27

Edge-to-Edge Printing.......................................................................... 3-29

Unloading and Reloading Rigid Media ............................................... 3-30

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Media Wizard ...................................................................................... 3-31

Setting Heater Temperatures............................................................... 3-34

Calibrating the Printer

When to Calibrate.................................................................................. 4-2

AutoJet ................................................................................................... 4-3

AutoTune ............................................................................................... 4-4

Quality Check .................................................................................... 4-5

AutoRecover........................................................................................... 4-6

Auto Calibrations ................................................................................... 4-7

Manual Calibrations .............................................................................. 4-8

Media Feed........................................................................................ 4-9

Manual X Head Registration............................................................ 4-11

Manual BiDi Registration................................................................. 4-13

Manual Jet Mapping........................................................................ 4-15

Report Individual Bad Jets ........................................................... 4-17

Clear Individual Bad Jets ............................................................. 4-18

View Current Bad Jets.................................................................. 4-19

Clear All Bad Jets.......................................................................... 4-19

Jet Status Lines................................................................................. 4-21

Default Registration Data ................................................................ 4-21

Calibration Summary........................................................................... 4-22

Straightening the Media Path.............................................................. 4-23

Linearization ........................................................................................ 4-24

Maintaining the Printer

Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................... 5-2

Clean the Rail and Bearings................................................................... 5-3

Pinch Rollers....................................................................................... 5-3

Rail ..................................................................................................... 5-4

Carriage Bearings............................................................................... 5-4

Cleaning the Encoder Strip................................................................ 5-5

Empty Excess Ink.................................................................................... 5-6

Printhead Maintenance ......................................................................... 5-7

Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets ..................................................................... 5-8

Set the Printhead and Camera Height................................................. 5-11

Calibrate the Service Station ............................................................... 5-16

Replace Ink Filters................................................................................ 5-18

Extended Power Down and Restart..................................................... 5-21

Power Down .................................................................................... 5-21

Restart .............................................................................................. 5-21

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Print Server Setup

Configuring and Controlling the Printer................................................ 6-2

Viewing Printer Status........................................................................ 6-3

Printer Status.................................................................................. 6-4

Software ......................................................................................... 6-4

ColorMark CMS.............................................................................. 6-4

Approximate Ink Remaining .......................................................... 6-4

Configuring the Printer...................................................................... 6-5

Printer Name.................................................................................. 6-5

ColorMark CMS.............................................................................. 6-6

Dithering........................................................................................ 6-6

Ink Level......................................................................................... 6-6

Lighter Prints—Darker Prints........................................................... 6-6

Selecting Server Options........................................................................ 6-7

Configuring the Input Port ................................................................ 6-8

Port Name ...................................................................................... 6-8

EPS/TIFF Options............................................................................ 6-9

RIP Options .................................................................................... 6-9

Printing Options...........................................................................6-10

Attention Queue Jobs ...................................................................... 6-13

Tiling ................................................................................................ 6-14

Color Management.............................................................................. 6-18

ColorSpan Workflow........................................................................6-18

ColorMark CMS............................................................................6-18

Color Profile ................................................................................. 6-19

ICC Workflow................................................................................... 6-20

Color Calibration..................................................................................6-22

Spectrolino SpectroScan................................................................... 6-24

ColorMark Calibrator .......................................................................6-24

Printer Driver Setup

Specifying Windows Device Options..................................................... 7-2

Details ................................................................................................ 7-2

Printer Features .................................................................................. 7-2

Selecting an Output Color Space........................................................... 7-4

Specifying Macintosh Device Options................................................... 7-6

Selecting Printer Features................................................................... 7-6

Selecting an Output Color Space........................................................... 7-8

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Technical Specifications

Specifications ......................................................................................... A-2

Supplies and Accessories ....................................................................... A-6

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................................................... B-2

Warranty Claims .................................................................................... B-5

Diagnostics ............................................................................................ B-7

MacDermid ColorSpan Technical Services .......................................... B-14

Help From Your Reseller .................................................................. B-14

Help From ColorSpan ...................................................................... B-14

If All Else Fails .................................................................................. B-14

Index

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

This chapter shows you how to get started using your printer. It includes

these topics:

◆ Operating Requirements (page 1-2)

◆ Unpacking and Assembly (page 1-7)

◆ Workflow Overview (page 1-30)

◆ Parts Overview (page 1-32)

◆ Special Features (page 1-36)

Getting Started 1-1

Operating Requirements

Choose a location for the printer before you unpack it. Keep the following requirements in mind:

Electrical ◆ Use the supplied power cord. Plug it directly into a grounded

electrical outlet. Do not lengthen the power cord with an extension cord; the resulting voltage drop could damage the printer.

◆ Make sure the line voltage meets the requirements: 220 VAC ±10%, 20 Amps, with NEMA L6-20R locking wall receptacle (North America and Japan), OR 220 VAC ±10%, 16 Amps, single phase, with IEC 60309 wall receptacle (Europe). Install a voltage regulator or similar device if the power source is not stable within these specifications. See Appen-

dix A, Technical Specifications, for details.

◆ To maintain vacuum to the printheads during printer powerdown, use the auxiliary 24 volt power supply (included in the accessory kit with universal power adapters). Connect the 24 VDC jack on the vacuum/pressure assembly to either of two options:

◆ 1. UPS — customer-supplied uninterruptable power sup-

ply, output 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, minimum of 15 watts of power, provides battery backup to the vacuum system in the event of a power failure.

◆ 2. Wall outlet — 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, provides tem-

porary power to the vacuum system when it is necessary to power down the printer for service.See Appendix A, Technical Specifications, for details.

◆ Connect the print server or RIP to a separate electrical circuit from the printer.

Environmental ◆ Make sure the room is well ventilated, with a temperature

and relative humidity within specifications (see “Specifications” on page A-2). Optimal printing and drying occurs within these ranges.

◆ The printer uses solvent-based inks. The printer does not include an integrated exhaust hood or shielding for collecting the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the inks and cleaning solvent. The owner is responsible for ventilation and VOC recovery as required by local regulations. Connection kits are available from MacDermid ColorSpan to vent VOC emissions to the customer’s exhaust system or VOC recovery equipment. Consult your MacDermid ColorSpan reseller for details.

1-2 Operating Requirements

◆ Store media and ink in an area with similar temperature and humidity conditions as the printer.

◆ Locate the printer close enough to the print server (RIP) so that they can be connected with the required cable.

◆ Locate the printer on a flat, level floor.

◆ Locate the printer where its normal operating noise will not

disturb quiet work areas.

◆ DO NOT install the printer near humidifiers, refrigerators, fans, water faucets, heaters or similar equipment.

◆ DO NOT install the printer in areas where the temperature changes abruptly, such as near air conditioners or in the path of direct sunlight.

◆ DO NOT expose the printer to flames or dust.

Important Operating

Notes

◆ DO NOT POWER DOWN THE PRINTER. Constant vacuum at the printheads is required to prevent ink from flowing from the printheads when not printing, even when the printheads are capped. If the printer must be powered down for shipping, empty and cap the printheads (See “Extended Power Down and Restart” on page 5-21) or apply auxiliary 24 volt power (see “Connecting to Power” on page 1-22).

◆ If the printer has been idle for more than several minutes, press the Prime Bars button on the printer control panel to check for missing inkjets. To recover missing inkjets, see “Checking Jet Health” on page 3-6.

◆ If the printer will be idle for more than one hour, cap the printheads to conserve ink. When the printheads are uncapped and the printer is not printing, the printheads periodically expel a small amount of ink into the excess ink reservoir to keep them working. (“Capping the Printheads” on page 3-11 for instructions.)

◆ Refill the ink and cleaning solvent reservoirs only when the Ready-for-Refill LED is on. Refill only with an entire bottle of ColorSpan SolaChrome HR ink or cleaning solvent, and replace the profiler. USE OF OTHER INKS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS COULD DAMAGE THE PRINTER, WILL REQUIRE A SERVICE CALL, AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. (“Refilling Ink” on page 3-9.)

◆ To wipe the printheads, use only ColorSpan cleaning solvent applied with a 100% polyester Class 100 cleanroom wipe. (See “Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets” on page 5-8 for instructions.) DO NOT USE ISOPROYPL ALCOHOL.

Operating Requirements 1-3

◆ To cap the printheads, use only SolaChrome Printhead Capping Film. Damage to printheads resulting from the use of poorly performing plastic films is not covered by the printer warranty.

◆ The maximum diameter allowed on the takeup spool is 7.5 inches (190.5 mm) on a 3-inch core. When the takeup spool has a diameter of 6.5-7.5 inches (165.0-190.5 mm), the control panel displays a warning about possible print quality issues.

◆ The media supply may be wound either printed-side-out or printed-side-in, but the takeup, if used, must be loaded printed-side-in.

◆ The default head height set to 0.100 inches, which allows wide variety of media thicknesses to be utilized without need to adjust head height. If you do adjust the head height, you should also adjust the camera height and verify the service station height. See “Set the Printhead and Camera Height” on page 5-11 for instructions.

◆ The Media Wizard stores a set of operational parameters for predefined and user-defined media types. When you load a new media type, select an existing Media Wizard set, or create a custom set. Media Wizard parameter sets can be selected at any time from the control panel. (See “Media Wizard” on page 3-32 for details.)

◆ Enable AutoTune during long periods of unattended printing. AutoTune runs AutoJet at user-defined intervals to ensure that all jets are either working or substituted with working jets. (See “AutoTune” on page 4-4 for instructions.)

◆ Wear cotton gloves when loading media to prevent fingerprints that could show after printing.

◆ DO NOT rest or store a media roll on end, or you could cause edge creases that could strike the printheads during printing.

◆ DO NOT clean the printhead surfaces with a dry cloth or paper towel.

◆ DO NOT reprint over any output that has not completely dried. The rubber pinch rollers could be damaged by wet ink. If ink does get onto the pinch rollers, clean them with SolaChrome HR Cleaning Solvent and dry them thoroughly before printing.

1-4 Operating Requirements

Safety Warnings

◆ DO NOT set heavy objects on the power cord or printer cable; do not bend the cables or force them into contorted positions.

◆ DO NOT place heavy objects anywhere on the printer.

WAR NIN G WITH THE POWER SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, POWER

WARNUNG WENN DER NETZSCHALTER IN OFF POSITION STEHT,

WAR NIN G The printer is too heavy to be lifted safely by one person.

WARNUNG Der Drucker ist zu schwer für eine Person. Mindestens 3

WAR NIN G THE PRINTER ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LITH-

MAY STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE PRINTER COMPONENTS. To completely cut power from the printer, you must unplug the power cords from the power outlets.

WIRD DEN KOMPONENTEN TROTZDEM STROM ZUGEFÜHRT. Um den Drucker komplett stromfrei zu machen, müssen Sie den Netzstecker ziehen.

At least three persons are required to lift the printer.

Personen sind erforderlich um den Drucker anzuheben.

IUM BATTERY DEVICE. THERE IS A DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. The battery must be replaced only by ColorSpan authorized personnel, and must be replaced only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of this lithium battery device in accordance with local, state (or province), and Federal (or country) solid waste requirements.

WARNUNG DIE ELEKTRONIK DES DRUCKERS ENTHÄLT EINE LITHIUM

BATTERIE. ES BESTEHT EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR WENN DIESE UNSACHGEMÄSS AUSGEWECHSELT WIRD. Die Batterie darf nur durch einen ColorSpan authorisierten Technicker ausgewechselt werden und muss mit dem gleichen oder einem gleichwertigen Typ Batterie ersetzt werden. Bitte entsorgen Sie die Lithium Batterie gemäss Ihren Landesoder Bundesgesetzen.

Operating Requirements 1-5

WARN ING

Hot surfaces. Do not touch.

WARN UNG

WARN ING

WARN UNG

Heiß, nicht berühren.

Moving parts. Keep fingers away from media path.

Bewegliche Teile, Verletzungsgefahr.

1-6 Operating Requirements

Unpacking and Assembly

This procedure assumes that the printer is in its final location. See the Site Preparation Guide for moving and unpacking hints.

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Note

The printer is too heavy to be lifted safely by one person. At least three persons are required to lift the printer.

Der Drucker ist zu schwer für eine Person. Mindestens 3 Personen sind erforderlich um den Drucker anzuheben.

If you will be installing a ColorSpan Print Server, set it up now and power it on. This will allow the server to perform its automatic one-time new system check while you unpack and assemble the printer.

Required Tools ◆ Claw hammer to remove the fasteners from the triwall corru-

gated outer box from the pallet

◆ #3 Phillips head screwdriver

◆ #2 Phillips head screwdriver

◆ Socket wrench with 10 mm socket

◆ Bubble level

It is recommended that three persons be available to lift the printer onto the stand and a fourth person to assemble the printer to the stand. The remainder of the installation can be performed by one person.

Unpacking 1. Examine the shipping packaging for shipping damage.

The printer is delivered to your site packed in one cardboard box, attached to a wooden pallet. Report any damage or apparent rough handling immediately to the shipper.

For the DisplayMaker 72 shipped in a separate box.

2. Cut and remove the bands that secure the box to the pallet.

3. Remove the nails that attach the box to the pallet.

4. Open the top flaps of the box.

Unpacking and Assembly 1-7

SR, the input and output tables are

5. Lift the box straight up and off of the pallet.

6. Remove the protective shipping material from around the printer, but leave the printhead carriage shrink wrapped.

7. Retain the Unpacking and Assembly Instructions (part number

0700024), which is shrink wrapped to the printer.

You can refer to the Unpacking and Assembly Instructions (includes a parts list) with this manual during the unpacking and assembly process.

8. Remove all of the parts and boxed kits, except for the printer chassis, from the pallet.

9. Take an inventory of the parts, using the parts list in the Unpacking and Assembly Instructions.

Report any missing or damaged parts to MacDermid ColorSpan.

Stand Assembly 10. Locate the stand legs and the crossbar.

11. Lock the casters on both stand legs.

12. Using the twelve 10 mm hex-head screws provided, assemble the stand (see Fig. 1-1).

Align the holes on the crossbar with the holes in the stand legs, and attach the screws, but do not tighten them fully yet.

Fig. 1-1. Stand assembly

1-8 Unpacking and Assembly

13. Bias the stand legs outward at the top, then tighten the screws firmly (see Fig. 1-2) but not all the way.

With your foot braced against the outside of the left caster support, gently tug the top of the stand leg toward you, while a second person tightens the screws. Repeat this process with the right stand leg. This step is required to ensure proper clearance for the media spools.

Fig. 1-2. Bias the stand legs outward as shown

(angle exaggerated for clarity)

Note

14. If purchased, install the VOC plenum kit.

Refer to the instructions included with the kit.

Leave the threading strings inside the stand legs. You will use them later to pull the ink drain tubes through the legs.

Unpacking and Assembly 1-9

Printer Assembly 15. Attach the lift handle to the lef t end of the printer, using four

#2 screws on the back and one screw on the front (see Fig. 1-3).

Fig. 1-3. Lift handle

16. Remove and discard the “DO NOT LIFT” label.

17. Detach the printer chassis from the pallet.

The printer chassis is attached with 10 mm hex-head bolts and shock-absorbing washers to two wooden frames on the pallet. Access the screws from the rear of the pallet.

18. Position the stand behind the printer.

19. Lift printer straight up and lower onto the stand legs (see Fig. 1-4).

1-10 Unpacking and Assembly

Caution

When assembling the printer onto the stand, be careful to avoid damaging the turnbuckles underneath the postheater by allowing them to strike the stand legs. The turnbuckles are precisely adjusted at the factory, and will clear the stand legs by less than one inch (25 mm) during assembly. Damaging them could result in misalignment of the media path.

Fig. 1-4. Lowering the printer onto the stand

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WAR NUNG

20. Align the two pins on each stand leg with the holes in printer (see Fig. 1-5).

Have a fourth person perform steps 20 and 21 while three persons hold the printer.

Unpacking and Assembly 1-11

The printer is too heavy to be lifted safely by one person. At least three persons are required to lift the printer.

Der Drucker ist zu schwer für eine Person. Mindestens 3 Personen sind erforderlich um den Drucker anzuheben.

21. Align center hole on each leg (between pins) with center hole in printer (see Fig. 1-5).

To speed this alignment, you can use a screwdriver inserted into the holes in the stand and printer.

Fig. 1-5. Stand alignment

22. Lower the printer chassis onto the stand.

23. Ensure that the printer lies flat on both of the stand brackets. Realign if necessary.

Note

24. Attach the printer to the stand with one silver #3 screw in the center hole on each leg (see Fig. 1-5). Tighten all stand

screws securely.

The silver screws provide a ground path between the printer engine module and the stand. Use an ohmmeter to verify a ground path between the silver electronics box and the silver locating pin on the supply & takeup assembly, which is visible on the stand leg facing the spools. Resistance should be 5 ohms or less.

If the stand screws are not silver (in other words, “coated”), the wrong screws were installed. Replace the stand screws with the silver screws provided by MacDermid ColorSpan.

1-12 Unpacking and Assembly

The printer must lie flat on the stand brackets to avoid media feed problems during printer operation.

Caution

Failure to assemble the printer to the stand with silver screws could isolate the supply and takeup system from ground, which could result in damage to the printer from electrostatic discharge.

Unpacking and Assembly 1-13

Off Head Supply (OHS)

Assembly

25. Remove the pump cover (see Fig. 1-6).

This is necessary to access the lower mounting holes for the reservoir wire rack. The pump cover attaches to the printer with two Phillips head screws.

26. Install the reservoir wire rack (see Fig. 1-6).

Insert the top pieces, hooks pointing down, into the mounting holes. Then insert the bottom pieces into the mounting holes.

Reservoir rack

Pump cover

Catch tray

Fig. 1-6. Reservoir wire rack and ink catch tray

27. Reinstall the pump cover (see Fig. 1-6).

28. Attach the ink catch tray to the back of the printer with the four #3 screws (see Fig. 1-6).

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29. Install the five reservoirs.

You may want to wear gloves during this procedure to protect your hands from pigment ink stains.

◆ Place the reservoir into the wire rack. Match the color or cleaning solvent label on the reservoir with the corresponding label on the printer.

◆ Remove the packing material from the ink level floats inside the ink buckets.

◆ Unscrew the plastic seal on the hook-shaped tube attached to the filter. Discard, or retain for subsequent use. A small amount of ink may come out of the tube (ink will be present in the tubes from factory testing).

◆ Connect the hook-shaped tube to the reservoir’s draw tube, by pressing down until it seats with a click, and turning the screw-on connector 3/4 to 1 turn. See Fig. 1-7 below for location.

Note

◆ Connect the float sensor cable from the reservoir to the

Do not connect the hook-shaped tube to the air vent. Doing so will result in no ink being drawn from the reservoir.

data port on printer. See Fig. 1-7 below for location.

Fig. 1-7. Installing the reservoirs

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Final Assembly 30. Install the vacuum reservoir (see Fig. 1-8).

Ensure that the o-ring is in place inside the reservoir opening, and screw on the reservoir. Hand tighten firmly, but do not overtighten.

Fig. 1-8. Vacuum reservoir

31. Using the threading string attached to the stand leg, pull the drain tube that is connected to the left-side spittoon through the stand leg to the rear of the printer, and connect it to the left-side excess ink reservoir (see Fig. 1-9).

Fig. 1-9. Connecting the drain tube to the reservoir

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