HP 72SI, 98SI User Manual
DisplayMaker Legacy 72SI, 98SI
User Guide
Part Number 0700048
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Legal notices
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP
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
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Revision Log The following is a list of major changes and additions that have
been made to this manual since it was first released.
See the accompanying Release Notes for specific changes to the
soft ware and hardware between manual updates.
Revision Description
Revision B Chapter 2: Updated Ready screen image. Menu items
added: Clean Grit Rollers, Capping Purge, Printer
Name, Localization, Print Menu Tree. Menu tree
updated.
Chapter 3: Added Fine Text mode. Added Media Feed
Number prompts to the end of the roll-fed media load
process. Added media alignment bar to the rigid media
load process. Set Sort Method added to the Media Wizard.
Chapter 4: Fig. 4-5 showing AutoSet Summary
updated with new “All Jets Replaced” row headings.
Chapter 5: Added cleaning procedure for the postheater cover. Added note about Prep for Storage/Shipping requirements.
Appendix A: Specifications for DisplayMaker 98
added. Maximum media thickness corrected.
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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.
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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.
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About This Manual This manual contains the following topics:
◆ 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.
◆ 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:
◆ Site Preparation Guide — explains how to prepare your site for
the printer’s arrival and installation.
◆ Release Notes — late-breaking information, update descrip-
tions, and update instructions.
◆ ColorSpan Print Server Documentation — the System Control
User Guide, Print Server & Driver Setup 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 nonColorSpan print server (RIP), refer to the documentation
that accompanies the server.
◆ ColorSpan web site — http://www.colorspan.com.
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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
Workflow Overview ............................................................................... 1-8
Power Up the Printer ......................................................................... 1-8
Daily Startup ...................................................................................... 1-8
Printing .............................................................................................. 1-9
600x300 Printing ........................................................................... 1-9
Daily Shutdown ................................................................................. 1-9
Parts Overview..................................................................................... 1-10
Auxiliary Dryer ................................................................................. 1-14
Special Features ................................................................................... 1-15
Printheads ........................................................................................ 1-15
Ink System........................................................................................ 1-15
Calibration ....................................................................................... 1-15
Media Handling............................................................................... 1-16
Performance and Ease-of-Use .......................................................... 1-17
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
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Printer Settings................................................................................. 2-10
Maintenance .................................................................................... 2-14
Service Printer .................................................................................. 2-15
User Diagnostics .............................................................................. 2-15
Warnings & Actions ......................................................................... 2-16
Print Menu Tree ...............................................................................2-16
Menu Tree............................................................................................ 2-17
Front Page........................................................................................ 2-17
Menu................................................................................................2-18
Ink and Media
Ink System Overview.............................................................................. 3-2
Idle Jet Maintenance.............................................................................. 3-3
Selecting a Print Mode........................................................................... 3-4
General Printing Tips ............................................................................. 3-6
Checking Jet Health ............................................................................... 3-7
Print Prime Bars.................................................................................. 3-8
Purge-n-Wipe Printheads................................................................... 3-8
Print Jet-Out Lines.............................................................................. 3-9
Map Out Missing Jets ........................................................................ 3-9
Loading Ink .......................................................................................... 3-10
When to Load Ink ............................................................................ 3-10
Unloading an Empty Ink Box........................................................... 3-10
Loading a Full Ink Box ..................................................................... 3-10
Pause-Swapping Ink.........................................................................3-12
Capping the Printheads ....................................................................... 3-13
Cap the Printheads .......................................................................... 3-13
Uncap the Printheads....................................................................... 3-14
Loading Roll-Fed Media....................................................................... 3-16
Support for Large Narrow Media Rolls ............................................ 3-17
Loading Wide Media ....................................................................... 3-24
Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media............................................... 3-25
Takeup Spool Pin Release ................................................................ 3-26
Respooling Media ................................................................................ 3-27
Loading Rigid Media............................................................................ 3-29
Releasing a Pinch Roller ................................................................... 3-33
Reloading Rigid Media ........................................................................ 3-36
Edge-to-Edge Printing.......................................................................... 3-38
Document, Application, and RIP Settings........................................ 3-38
Media Properties.............................................................................. 3-39
Printer Setup .................................................................................... 3-39
Loading and Squaring the Media....................................................3-40
Example............................................................................................ 3-41
Document Design........................................................................ 3-41
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Media Properties.......................................................................... 3-41
Printer Setup ................................................................................ 3-42
Media Wizard ...................................................................................... 3-44
Setting Heater Temperatures............................................................... 3-47
Calibrating the Printer
When to Calibrate.................................................................................. 4-2
AutoJet ................................................................................................... 4-3
AutoTune ............................................................................................... 4-4
Quality Check .................................................................................... 4-5
Media Feed ............................................................................................ 4-6
Manual Calibrations .............................................................................. 4-8
Manual X Head Registration.............................................................. 4-9
Manual BiDi Registration................................................................. 4-11
Manual Jet Mapping........................................................................ 4-13
Report Individual Bad Jets ........................................................... 4-15
Clear Individual Bad Jets ............................................................. 4-16
View Current Bad Jets.................................................................. 4-17
Clear All Bad Jets.......................................................................... 4-17
Jet Status Lines................................................................................. 4-19
Default Registration Data ................................................................ 4-19
Auto Calibrations ................................................................................. 4-20
Calibration Summary........................................................................... 4-21
Straightening the Media Path.............................................................. 4-22
Image Sensor Calibration .................................................................... 4-23
Linearization ........................................................................................ 4-24
Maintaining the Printer
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................... 5-2
Clean the Rail and Bearings................................................................... 5-4
Pinch Rollers....................................................................................... 5-4
Rail ..................................................................................................... 5-5
Carriage Bearings............................................................................... 5-5
Cleaning the Encoder Strip................................................................ 5-6
Empty Excess Ink.................................................................................... 5-7
Printhead Maintenance ......................................................................... 5-8
Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets ..................................................................... 5-9
Purge-n-Wipe..................................................................................... 5-9
Manual Cloth Wipe ........................................................................... 5-9
Cleaning Solvent Soak ..................................................................... 5-10
Cleaning the Service Station Doctor Blade...................................... 5-11
Set the Printhead and Camera Height................................................. 5-12
Setting the Head Height.................................................................. 5-13
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Setting the Camera Height .............................................................. 5-15
Calibrate the Service Station ............................................................... 5-17
Replace Ink Filters ................................................................................5-19
Extended Power Down and Restart..................................................... 5-21
Power Down .................................................................................... 5-21
Restart .............................................................................................. 5-22
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 1-8)
◆ Parts Overview (page 1-10)
◆ Special Features (page 1-15)
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%, single phase, 20 Amps, with NEMA L6-20R locking
wall receptacle (North America and Japan), or 16 Amps with
IEC 60309 wall receptacle (Europe). Install a voltage regulator or similar device if the power source is not stable within
these specifications. See Appendix A, Technical Specifica-
tions, 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 newly-received printer, ink, and
media should be allowed to stabilize for several hours in its
operating environment prior to unpacking, installation, and
assembly, especially during seasons of hot or cold weather.
Failure to do so could result in printing problems.
◆ 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.
1-2 Operating Requirements
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.
◆ 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.
◆ 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 3-7.
◆ 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 3-13 for instructions.)
◆ 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 5-9 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 printer includes three gauges: a “minimum” gauge
(0.085 inches above the media), a “maximum” gauge (0.115
inches above the media), and a camera height gauge. Setting the height above the maximum may result in excessive
overspray. Setting the height below the minimum may result
in the carriage striking the media. See “Set the Printhead and
Camera Height” on page 5-12 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 3-44 for details.)
◆ After calibrating the media feed (advance), record the Media
Feed Number (MFN) from the control panel in a notebook.
The next time you load the same media, you can recall the
media feed settings by entering the MFN, instead of performing the calibration again.
◆ 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
1-4 Operating Requirements
Safety Warnings
ink. If ink does get onto the pinch rollers, clean them with
SolaChrome-HR Cleaning Solvent and dry them thoroughly
before printing.
◆ 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.
◆ DO NOT lean on or place objects on the optional auxiliary
dryer, if installed.
WAR NIN G WITH THE POWER SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, POWER
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.
WARNUNG WENN DER NETZSCHALTER IN OFF POSITION STEHT,
WIRD DEN KOMPONENTEN TROTZDEM STROM
ZUGEFÜHRT. Um den Drucker komplett stromfrei zu
machen, müssen Sie den Netzstecker ziehen.
WAR NIN G The printer is too heavy to be lifted safely by one person.
At least five persons are required to lift the printer.
WARNUNG Der Drucker ist zu schwer für eine Person. Mindestens 5
Personen sind erforderlich um den Drucker anzuheben.
Operating Requirements 1-5
WAR NING THE PRINTER ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LITH-
IUM BATTERY DEVICE. THERE IS A DANGER OF EXPLOSION
IF THE BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. The batter y
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
WARN ING
WARN UNG
WARN ING
WARN UNG
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.
Hot surfaces. Do not touch.
Heiß, nicht berühren.
Moving parts. Keep fingers away from media path.
Bewegliche Teile, Verletzungsgefahr.
1-6 Operating Requirements
Unpacking and Assembly
This printer must be unpacked and installed only by a
MacDermid ColorSpan Authorized Service Provider (ASP). If you
need to relocate, ship, or store an installed printer, contact your
reseller or MacDermid ColorSpan Technical Services for assistance.
Caution
To avoid damaging the carriage bearings when moving the printer, move the carriage away from the rail
by reinstalling the shipping blocks. This is recommended even if moving the printer down the hall or
between rooms. To ship or relocate the printer a
longer distance, contact MacDermid ColorSpan
Technical Services for instructions.
Unpacking and Assembly 1-7
Workflow Overview
Power Up the Printer 1. Turn on the power switch to observe the typical power-up
sequence.
2. The control panel backlight illuminates. Move the contrast
lever (located to the right of the control panel screen) up and
down until the control panel graphics and messages are easily visible.
3. The printer runs a series of self-tests, and reports any errors it
finds.
4. The printhead carriage moves to the service station.
5. The control panel prompts you to load media.
6. You may load media or skip loading media for now. See
“Loading Roll-Fed Media” on page 3-16 for instructions.
7. The control panel displays the status screen.
Daily Startup 1. Uncap the printheads (for instructions, see “Uncap the Print-
heads” on page 3-14).
This procedure includes, while the carriage is still at the capping station, wiping the printheads with SolaChrome-HR
Cleaning Solvent, using a 100% polyester Class 100 cleanroom wipe. DO NOT USE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ON THE
PRINTHEADS.
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1-8 Workflow Overview
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2. Ensure the functioning or substitution of all inkjets (for
instructions, see “Checking Jet Health” on page 3-7):
◆ Print Prime Bars
◆ Run Purge-n-Wipe
◆ Repeat once or twice to recover missing inkjets
3. Map out missing jets (see “AutoJet” on page 4-3 or “Manual
Jet Mapping” on page 4-13).
Under normal circumstances, these procedures should adequately prepare the printer to print. For instructions on recovering stubbornly clogged printheads, see “Cleaning Clogged Ink
Jets” on page 5-9.
Printing When the printer is connected to a ColorMark Pro print server,
here is how a typical print job progresses from the client workstation to the printer. If you are using a non-ColorSpan RIP, refer
to the documentation that accompanies it for details.
1. The operator sends a file to be printed from a client
workstation.
2. The print job is received by the print server.
Once it reaches the print server, the print job may be reprioritized, combined with other jobs, re-routed, or otherwise
manipulated. Refer to the print server online help or manual
for instructions.
3. The print server RIPs the job.
The raster image processing (RIP) process translates the
PostScript language data that comprises the print job into
the data required by the printer.
4. The server sends the image to the printer for printing.
Printing can be paused and resumed at the control panel,
enabling you to purge the printheads to recover jets or make
other adjustments. During the pause, the carriage goes to the
service station and idle spits.
600x300 Printing
The default printing resolution is 600x600 dpi. To print a document at 600x300 dpi, configure the third-party RIP or ColorSpan print server to rasterize print jobs at this resolution. Refer
to the Print Ser ver & Driver Setup Guide or third-party RIP documentation for instructions.
Daily Shutdown 1. Cap the printheads (for instructions, see “Capping the Print-
heads” on page 3-13).
2. DO NOT POWER DOWN THE PRINTER.
If the printheads will be capped longer than overnight, follow
the instructions under “Daily Startup” twice a week to prevent
excessive ink clogging, then recap the printheads. If this is not
possible or impractical, or if the printer must be shipped, see
“Extended Power Down and Restart” on page 5-21 for instruc-
tions.
For further idle maintenance tips, see “Idle Jet Maintenance” on
page 3-3.
Workflow Overview 1-9
Parts Overview
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Fig. 1-1. Front view
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Fig. 1-2. Rear view
1-10 Parts Overview
Index Description
1Encoder strip — allows precise positioning of the print-
head carriage across the length of the platen.
2 Main carriage drive belt — moves the carriage across
the length of the platen.
Transport chain (not shown) — supports the ink sup-
ply tubes that carry ink from the ink supplies to the
printheads, power, and electrical signal cables.
3Platen — supports the media under the printheads
during printing, warms the media in the print zone,
includes vacuum to hold the media against the platen.
4 Printhead carriage — carries the printheads, digital
imaging sensor, and photodiode across the length of
the platen.
Digital image sensor (on carriage, not shown) —
detects the location of printed pixels for precise alignment of the printheads, enables the automatic replacement of poorly-printing ink jets with substitute jets.
Photodiode (on carriage, not shown) — enables the
creation of color transforms without an external spectrophotometer (requires print server support), and the
linearization of existing transforms.
5 Spittoons — located at both ends of the platen,
receives ink “spits” that keep the printheads at their
optimal performance.
6AutoClean
TM
Service station — catches purged ink
from the printheads, wipes the printheads with cleaning solvent. Wipers are automatically cleaned and
cleaning solvent applied before wiping. Ink is periodically spit when idle to keep the inkjets working.
7 Ready-for-Refill LEDs — an LED illuminates when its
corresponding profiler indicates that the ink box
should be replaced with a full one.
8 Control panel — displays messages and allows control
of certain printer operations. Includes a contrast adjustment lever and audio feedback.
9Electronics module — contains the printer’s power
supply and control electronics.
10 Post he at e r — helps to dry the output prior to the
takeup. Incorporates turnbuckles that can be adjusted
to straighten the media path.
Parts Overview 1-11
Index Description
11 Pinch rollers — grip the media during loading and
printing.
12 Pinch roller adjustment lever — allows you to adjust
the force or release the pinch rollers to feed rigid cutsheet media.
13 Rigid media sensor — detects whether rigid media is
loaded.
14 Capping station — protects the printheads from drying
out while idle (not printing) for extended periods.
15 H a nd l e — for pulling the printer on its casters and lift-
ing the end of the printer.
16 S t a nd — supports the printer.
17 Casters (four places) — enables easy relocation of the
printer, can be locked in place.
18 Leveling pads (four places) — allows the printer to be
stabilized and leveled for consistent media feeding.
19 Docking station — holds the profilers, one for each ink
box, that track ink and cleaning solvent usage, and
identify ink characteristics for the RIP.
20 Of f-Head System (OHS) — ink boxes, electronics, vac-
uum (to maintain negative head pressure), and pressure (for purging the printheads) that provide ink and
cleaning solvent for cleaning the printheads.
21 Ink filt ers — user replaceable, one for each ink supply;
filters out impurities from the ink or cleaning solvent
prior to being sent to the printheads.
22 Ink boxes — each box holds 3 liters of ink or solvent
cleaning solution.
23 Power conn ection — inlet connects the printer to elec-
trical power. Power outlet provides power to the
optional auxiliary dryer.
24 Standby power switch — places printer in standby
mode (to disconnect from power, remove the power
cord).
25 VideoNet port — connects printer to print server.
26 Vacuum/Pressure (VP) assembly — provides vacuum
and pressure to the OHS and printheads.
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Index Description
27 Auxiliar y 24 volt power jack to vacuum system —
accepts the supplied 24 volt DC power supply to the
vacuum system, which can be connected to a user-supplied UPS for temporary battery backup power in the
event of a power failure, or to a wall outlet for temporary power during maintenance that requires the rest of
the printer to be powered down. See Appendix A, Technical Specifications, for details.
28 Media supply and takeup system — drives and pro-
vides tension to the media supply and takeup spools.
29 Media advance switch — enables user to advance
media forward or backward during loading.
30 Preheater — warms the media for optimal printing.
31 Excess ink containers — collects ink from the spittoons
and service station. The stopcock valve on the drain
tube enables the removal of the container for ink disposal while preventing ink from draining from the
tube.
Caution
Open the valve after replacing the container, or waste ink will eventually overflow into the printer.
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Auxiliary Dryer The available auxiliary dryer option is an array of fans mounted
on a swivel for use during rigid sheet-fed and roll-fed printing. It
provides enhanced drying performance for heavy coverage and
high-speed printing. It receives power from a power outlet on
the printer’s electronics box, and is switched on and off automatically by the printer’s software.
Refer to the Auxiliary Dryer Installation and Operation Instruc-
tions (part number 0700051) for installation and usage instructions.
Rigid sheet-fed
Roll-fed to takeup
Fig. 1-3. Dryer fan positions
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Special Features The printer has many advanced features to help you produce the
best printed output with the least effort.
Printheads ◆ Micro-Quad
TM
printheads — sixteen 600 dpi, 25 picoliter
piezoelectric printheads (four per color).
◆ AutoClean
TM
service station — a motorized service station
that wipes the printheads with cleaning solvent automatically to keep all jets firing properly.
◆ Purge-n-Wipe
TM
— combines an air pressure purge with a
cleaning solvent wipe of the printheads to recover clogged
jets.
◆ AutoRecover — performs a Purge-n-Wipe at the start of a
print job (before printing) if a Purge-n-Wipe has not been
performed for a specified amount of time.
◆ Automated printhead maintenance — to keep individual
inkjets from drying out, the printer periodically “spits” a
small amount of ink and performs a Purge-n-Wipe cycle.
◆ Capping station — manually-operated capping station prevents drying out of printheads when idle. The printer senses
the position of the capping pad to prevent carriage movement while capped, or to prevent the carriage from moving
to the capping station if the pad is raised.
Ink System ◆ Off-Head System (OHS) — 3 liter bulk ink boxes with profil-
ers supply the printheads. The printer displays an alert when
an ink box should be replaced.
◆ Onboard vacuum/pressure (VP) system — provides vacuum to maintain negative printhead pressure, and air pressure to purge the printheads or ink tubes without removing
them from the printer.
Calibration ◆ AutoSet
TM
calibration — uses a high-resolution digital imag-
ing sensor to automatically align printheads bidirectionally
for precise positioning of ink jet pixels, and runs AutoJet.
◆ AutoJet
TM
calibration— compensates for lost or misfiring jets
by locating them and using substitute jets without slowing
printing speed.
◆ AutoTune
TM
scheduling — runs Purge-n-Wipe and/or AutoJet at user-defined intervals, for highest quality during unattended printing. Optionally, if unsubstituted non-working
jets are found, printing stops until the problem is corrected.
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◆ Automatic color calibration — uses an onboard photodiode
to linearize output over the entire density range (with print
ser ver or RIP support).
◆ Color profiling — with print server or RIP support, the
onboard photodiode can be used to create custom
ColorMark
®
and ICC color profiles for third-party media.
Media Handling ◆ Tensioned roll-to-roll media handler — supply and takeup
spools are tensioned to manage vinyl medias on heated surfaces. Tensioning is automatically maintained consistently on
the supply and takeup as the roll diameters change during
printing. Optionally, the supply or takeup motors can be
idled during printing. In roll-fed mode, the supply must be
loaded, but the media can optionally be left off the takeup.
◆ Releasable pinch rollers — ease the loading of roll-fed media
and enable the loading of rigid cut-sheet media. The pinch
roller force is adjustable to feed the media without marking
or damaging it.
◆ Steel media spools — the takeup supports up to 7.5 inch
(190.5 mm) diameter rolls of vinyl media on 3-inch cores.
The supply can also accept 2-inch cores with the supplied
2-inch collets. On the 98-inch model, spool supports and a
reinforcement sleeve support the weight of longer rolls of
media less than 72 inches wide.
◆ Rigid cut-sheet printing — supports printing on rigid cutsheet media up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
◆ Media width sensing — automatically detects the width and
position of the media loaded, for precise image placement.
◆ AutoEdge — automatically aids the loading of rigid sheets by
detecting right, left and leading edges, and warns the user if
the sheet is skewed.
◆ Integrated contact heaters — preheater and platen heater
maintain uniform surface temperature across the printing
area to control dot gain on various media. Heated drying
surface allows prints to dry before being rolled onto the
take-up spool (results may vary based on media and color
profile characteristics).
◆ Optional auxiliar y dryer — the available auxiliary dryer pro-
vides extra drying power to both roll-fed and sheet-fed output.
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Performance and
Ease-of-Use
◆ Media Wizard — stores and recalls a set of operating parameters by media type and print mode, for optimal printing
performance. Includes a set of predefined settings for standard media; user may add settings for other media.
◆ Speed/quality print modes — multiple print modes and resolutions provided to meet job and customer requirements
for speed and quality.
◆ Simplified control panel interface — Front Page screen presents frequently-used functions, with recommended preset
configurations. A menu provides access to less-frequently
used functions and troubleshooting help.
◆ User assistance — control panel features online help, interac-
tive procedures, and diagnostics to assist the user “on-thefly,” reducing training and troubleshooting time.
◆ Integrated Warning/Action system — the ATTN (Atten-
tion) key blinks on the control panel when the printer
detects an error condition, potential error condition, or when
you make a change that suggests recalibration or other
action to ensure best print quality. There are two types of
AT TN messages:
◆ Actions — the printer has detected an error condition
that stopped printing or will prevent printing from starting. You must correct the error before the printer will be
ready to print. When the printer senses that the error
condition has been addressed, the Action will be deleted
the next time the ATTN key is pressed.
◆ Warnings — the printer has detected a condition that, if
left unaddressed, could result in substandard prints or a
condition that will require an action before printing can
continue. Any action on your part is optional; printing is
not interrupted for a Warning message.
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