MUTOH DrafStation RJ-901X, DrafStation RJ-900X Operation Manual

OPERATION

MANUAL

Rev.

RJ900XE-A-02

Full-Color Inkjet Printer

RJ-901X RJ-900X

Read This Manual Before Using The Printer.

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Important Notice

1. For Users in Europe

2. For Users in the United States

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 own expense.

The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives.

By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.

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3. Trademark Mentioned in this Manual

• MUTOH、Draf Station、RJ-901X、RJ-900X、MH-RTL、RTL-PASS are registered trademarks or product names of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.

• 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.

• Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names.

NOTE

• No part of this product or publication may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except for personal use, without the permission of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.

• The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification.

• •MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the shop where you bought this equipment.

• MUTOH INDUSTRIES L TD. shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this equipment or this manual.

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Warranty Limitations

1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES L TD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure

is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation. Details concerning the warranty are written in the warranty certificate included with the product.

2. The warranty shall not apply to any direct or indirect loss, or compensation for the loss due to the

product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, or improper alternation.

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About this Manual

1. Contents of the Manual

There are three manuals for this product.

Installation manual

Explains operating procedures along with unpacking, installation and preparation before use.

Product Activation Guide

This manual explains the procedures when the printer starts up for the first time.

Operation Manual (this manual)

2. Purpose and Target Readers

This manual explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet Printer

RJ-900X series .

This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer. Before using this printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this manual.

3. Manual Configuration

NOTE

•"1 Safety instructions" to "3 Before using" must be read before using the printer.

•Read "5 Maintenance" through "7 Appendix" as necessary.

Section Description

1 Safety instructions This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know,

caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit. 2 Product overview This chapter explains the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each part. 3 Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer. 4 Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer. 5 Daily maintenance This chapter explains the st ep of the daily maintenance. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures. 7 Appendix This chapter describes each printer specification, Options/Supply, and user support.

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4. Manual Notation

This section explains general cautions that must be followed in order to use this printer safely.

Warning Meaning

Used for dangerous situations where death or serious injury may be caused.

Used for dangerous situations that may cause slight or medium injury, or when all or parts of products are damaged.

It is used for special cautions and for information that needs to be emphasized.

Indicates useful tips for operating or understanding the printer.

Indicates "prohibited" operations.

Indicates required operations.

Indicates referrence pages in this manual.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTENOTE

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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Safety instructions

1.1 Warnings, cautions and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.3 Warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1.3.1 Handling the operation procedure labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

1.4 Operation procedure labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

2 Product overview

2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2 Name of the parts and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2.1 Front section (RJ-901X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

2.2.2 Front section(RJ-900X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

2.2.3 Rear section (RJ-901X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

2.2.4 Rear section (RJ-900X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

2.2.5 Operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

2.2.6 Indicator Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

2.2.6.1 Contents of Indicator display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

2.3 Printer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

2.3.1 Normal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

2.3.2 Setup menu display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

2.3.3 Changing printer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

3 Before using

3.1 Power cable connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2 Turning the power ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.2.1 Turning the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

3.2.2 Turning the power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

3.3 Installing ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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3.4 Media handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

3.4.1 Roll media loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

3.4.2 Loading roll media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

3.4.3 Loading sheet media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

3.4.4 Releasing the Partial Function of Pressure Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

3.4.5 Setting media type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

3.5 TestPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

3.5.1 Setup Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

3.5.2 NozzleCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

3.5.3 Palette Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

3.5.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

3.6 Connecting the printer to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

3.6.1 System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

3.6.2 Selecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

3.6.3 Connecting network interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

3.6.4 Connecting the USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

3.6.5 Setting IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

3.7 Installing/Unistalling Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

3.7.1 Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

3.7.2 Installing the Printer Driver (for Network Connection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

3.7.3 Installing the Printer Driver (for USB Connection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

3.7.4 Uninstalling the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56

3.7.5 Changing the Rated Value of Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-60

3.7.6 Prioritized Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62

3.7.7 Creating LPR Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-64

4 Handling the printer

4.1 Print flow chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.2 Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

4.2.1 Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

4.2.2 Cautions on handling media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4.2.3 Precaution on storing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4.2.4 Printing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

4.2.5 Head height adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

4.3 Media eject tray setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

4.4 Setting the printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

4.4.1 Printer driver setup procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

4.4.2 Printer driver setup items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

4.4.2.1 Basic Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

4.4.2.2 Advanced Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

4.4.2.3 Option Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

4.4.2.4 Environment Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

4.4.2.5 Utility Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

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4.5 Menu setup on the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.5.1 Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

4.5.1.1 TestPrint Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

4.5.1.2 MediaSet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

4.5.1.2.1 When dedicated media is set in Media item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

4.5.1.2.2 When "User1 to User4" is set in Media item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

4.5.1.2.3 Media Feed Compensation Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -23

4.5.1.2.4 Adjust Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

4.5.1.2.5 Initializing Adjust Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -34

4.5.1.3 Command Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

4.5.1.4 PenSetup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38

4.5.1.4.1 When "panel" is set in the PenPrior. item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39

4.5.1.5 Layout Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

4.5.1.6 Function Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42

4.5.1.7 Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43

4.5.1.8 Utility Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44

4.5.1.8.1 When "Yes" is set at the Initial item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47

4.5.1.8.2 Pre-feed Amount Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47

4.5.1.8.3 Idle Auto Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47

4.5.1.8.4 Printing Mode Auto Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48

4.5.1.8.5 Pre-printing Mode Auto Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48

4.5.1.8.6 Cleaning Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48

4.5.1.8.7 Spitting Pass Count Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-49

4.5.1.9 Consumption Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-49

4.5.1.10 Cleaning Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50

4.5.2 Menu Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51

4.6 Operating from the operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

4.6.1 Media feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54

4.6.2 Stopping printing operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-55

4.6.3 Cut media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-55

4.6.4 Print mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-57

4.6.5 Changing Media Feed Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-58

4.6.6 Pausing Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-60

5 Maintenance

5.1 Replacing consumable components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.1 Replacing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

5.1.2 Replacing roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

5.1.3 Replacing razor blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

5.1.4 Replacing waste fluid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

5.1.5 Replacing Flushing Box Sponges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

5.2 Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.2.1 Cleaning the outer case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

5.2.2 Cleaning inside the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

5.2.3 Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

5.2.4 Cleaning Cleaning Wiper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28

5.3 Transfer and transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

5.3.1 Transferring the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33

5.3.2 Transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36

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6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Mulfunction and failure of the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

6.1.1 Problem at installation and introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

6.1.1.1 If you have connected using the USB cable before installing the driver . . 6-4

6.1.2 Cannot generate graphics at all. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

6.1.3 Media-related troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

6.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

6.2 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

6.2.1 Status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

6.2.2 Error message display and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

6.2.3 Data error display and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

6.2.4 Command error display and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17

6.2.5 Error requiring a restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

6.3 The media is jammed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19

6.3.1 Roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19

6.3.2 Sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

7Appendix

7.1 Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

7.1.1 Printer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

7.1.2 Printing operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

7.2 Interface specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

7.2.1 USB interface specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

7.2.2 Network interface specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

7.3 Options/Supply list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

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1 Safety instructions

This chapter explains about the printer installation, warning terms which the operator needs to know, caution items and warning labels stuck on the printer main unit.

WARNING

• When performing installation and operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings mentioned in this book.

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1.1 Warnings, cautions and notes

The contents of alarm display wr itten in the Operation Manual and warning label stuck on main body of the printer are classified into the following three steps according to priority (accident's magnitude) of danger. Understand the meaning of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this manual.

Warnings Meaning

It is used in cases where, if it is not avoided, it would lead to dangerous situations where death or serious injury may be caused.

It is used in cases where, if it is not avoided, it would lead to dangerous situation where the situation may cause slight or middle class illness, or when all or parts of products are damaged.

It is used for a special caution and for the information needed to be emphasized.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTENOTE

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1.2 Important safety instructions

In order to use the printerprinter safely, the general notes which must be followed are explained.

Do not install the printer in the following places where there is a possibility that the printer may be damaged or might fall or be fallen by chance.

• On a shaky stand

• Slanting location

• Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted Do not stamp on the printer or do not place heavy things on top of it. The printer may be damaged

or might fall or be fallen by chance.

Cover the printer with blanket and cloth like tablecloth and do not close the vent. If the vent is closed, the printer could accumulate heat inside and may cause fire.

Do not install the printer in places where the humidity is high and dusty. It could lead to electric shock and fire.

Do not use damaged power cable. It could lead to an electric shock and fire.

Do not take out or insert power plug with a wet hand. This could lead to an electric shock.

Do not connect an earth wire to the following places.

• Gas pipe There is a possibility of ignition and explosion.

• Earth wire of telephone cables and lightning rods Heavy current might flow whenever a lightning strikes.

• Water pipe and faucet The earth might not work if a plastic pipe is connected in the middle of the metal pipe.

Do not insert or drop metal or objects which are easily combustible through the openings such as fresh air inlet into the printer. It could lead to an electric shock and fire.

When foreign substances or liquids such as water entered the printer , do not use the printer as it is. It could lead to an electric shock and fire. Immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact MUTOH local dealer.

While installing option items, be sure to turn OFF the power of the printer and pull out the power plug. It could lead to an electric shock.

Wire the various codes (cable) as directed in the Operation Manual. Mistaken wiring could cause fire.

Be sure to use the power cable supplied with the printer. If other power cables are used, it would cause an electric shock or fire.

Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). If the power supply other than the specified voltage is used, it could cause an electric shock and fire.

Take power for the printer directly from the power socket (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Do not use complex multiple plugs on the same socket. This could generate heat and might cause fire.

WARNING

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Be sure to use a dedicated power socket with earth wire for the power supply, and connect it to the earth wire. If the earth wire is not connected, an electric shock or fire may occur.

Pay attention to the following points, while handling power cable.

• Do not do anything forcefully on the power cable.

• Do not keep heavy objects on the power cable.

• Do not bend, twist or pull the power cable by force.

• Do not route the power cable near heating appliances. Pay attention to the following points while handling power supply plug. Any mishandling of the

power cable could cause a fire.

• Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust etc. are stuck to the power plug.

• The power plug is firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket. While handling ink cartridge, pay attention so that the ink does not get into eyes or stick to the skin.

If the ink gets into the eyes or sticks to the skin, immediately wash of f with water . It migh t possibly cause irritation and light inflammation of eyes. In case of any abnormality, consult the physician immediately.

Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. If disassembled, there is a possibility that the ink might come into contact with eyes or skin.

Be careful to see that fingers are not caught in between opening and closing the media cover.

Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. These could damage the paint.

Be careful that moisture does not enter the printer. There is a possibility that electric circuit inside the printer might get short circuited.

Do not open covers attached with screws under any circumstance. There is a possibility of receiving an electric shock or printer breakdown.

Do not touch the edge of the razor blade. Doing so may cause injury .

Do not hit the edge of the razor blade with hard objects, or do not drop the razor blade. There is a possibility that razor blade edge may become blunt or get chipped off.

Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place in vertical positions or do not keep the printer upside down. There is a possibility that ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal operation after shifting (to these positions) cannot be guaranteed.

To open and mov e the pri n te r to th e insta ll ation place, be sure to take the help with the following personnels.

• RJ-901X: 2 or more

• RJ-900X: 3 or more While taking out the printer from the container box, make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and hold

the handles on the printer side. If the printer is lifted with the vinyl sheet attach ed, there is a possibility that the printer might fall slipping from hands and damaged.

To install the stand to the printer, make sure to take the help with the following personnels.

• RJ-901X: 2 or more

• RJ-900X: 3 or more

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While installing the stand, be sure to turn OFF the printer power and to pull out the power plug. It could lead to an electric shock.

If the printer is not used for a longer period, make sure to pull out the power plug from the power socket for safety.

Make sure to connect an earth wire to the earth connection which meets the following standards.

• Earth terminal of power socket

• Earth wire with copper plate which is buried at 650 mm or more, deep in the ground.

Set the roll media on an even surface such as desk etc. If the roll media is se t in such a way th at the scroller is standing vertical, there is a possibility that the scroller might get damaged.

Be sure to turn OFF the power, and disconnect the power plug when cleaning the printer.

Transfer the printer maintaining the horizontal position.

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1.3 Warning labels

Handling of warning label, pasting location and types are explained. Warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially need caution. Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer.

1.3.1 Handling the operation procedure labels

When handling the warning labels, be careful about the following points.

NOTE

• Check whether all the warning labels can be read. If the letters or illustrations on the label are not clear, remove the dirt from the label.

• Use cloth, water and neutral detergent for removing dirt from the warning label. Avoid either organic solvents or gasoline.

• It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact MUTOH local dealer.

1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels

Pasting locations of the warning label is shown in the following figure.

No. Types of warning label

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1.4 Operation procedure labels

Handling of operation procedure label, pasting location and types are explained. When handling the operation procedure labels, be careful about the following points. The labels contain the matters with which the operator should be particularly careful while operating it.

1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels

NOTE

Be careful about the following points, while handling with the operation procedure label.

• Check whether all operation procedure labels can be read. If the letters or illustrations on the label are not clear, remove the dirt from the label.

• Use cloth, water and neutral detergent for removing dirt from the operation procedure label. Avoid either organic solvents or gasoline.

• It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the operation procedure labels have to be replaced, contact MUTOH local dealer.

1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels

Pasting locations of the operation procedure labels are shown in the following figure.

No. Types of operation procedure label Reference

3.3 Installing ink

cartridges

5.1.1 Replacing ink

cartridges

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RJ-900X series OPERATION MANUAL Product overview

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2 Product overview

This chapter explains about the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each part.

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2.1 Features

The main features of the printer are explained.

（1）High resolution quality image

The head is provided with on-demand piezo head which has proven high print quality and high performance. As 1440 dpi and 2880 dpi (tab control specification) is realized, a sharp and minute image can be printed from line drawings to images as in CAD drawings

（2）Head discrete type ink cartridge

Discrete type cartridge of ink portion and head portion is adopted. It is not possible to soil your hands during ink replacement. Moreover, the pigment ink is employed for the black ink which is abundantly used in line drawings. Conventional printers had difficulty in achieving af finity for tracing pa per , bond paper, etc. This printer achieving this feature, and also has improved weather resistance.

（3）Improved feeding performance for thin media

The function to partially release Pressure arms of the media is equipped, minimizing the trouble when using thin media.

（4） Improvement in working efficiency

Setup of roll media (RJ-901X only) or sheet media, replacement of ink cartridge from front of mai n body has become possible.

（5）Improved Operability

You can make settings for the printer easily from Operation panel on the printer. All settings necessary for printing are displayed on the Properties screen of Windows driver, allowing you to perform optimum printing with a few steps.

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2.2 Name of the parts and functions

Names and functions of each part are explained.

2.2.1 Front section (RJ-901X)

Option parts

No. Name Function

Media loading lever It is the lever for fixing or releasing the media.

Operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various fu nction setting are

performed.

Front cover It is the cover for protecting user from coming in contact with the driving

mechanism during the printer operation. It is opened and closed during Razor blade replacement and paper jam. It is normally closed.

Waste fluid box It is the box for collecting waste ink discharged from the printer.

Media eject tray It is a part of the stand. It holds the output media.

No. Name Function

Stand It is used when installing the printer on leveled floor.

Media eject tray It is a part of the stand. It holds the output media.

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NOTE

• Option parts may vary by region. Please contact MUTOH local dealer.

2.2.2 Front section(RJ-900X)

Option parts

No. Name Function

Media loading lever It is the lever for fixing or releasing the media.

Operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various function setting are

performed.

Front cover It is the cover for protecting user from coming in contact with the driving

mechanism during the printer operation. It is opened and closed during Razor blade replacement and paper jam. It is normally closed.

Waste fluid box It is the box for collecting waste ink discharged from the printer.

Stand It is used when installing the printer on leveled floor.

No. Name Function

Media eject tray It is a part of the stand. It holds the output media.

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NOTE

• Option parts may vary by region. Please contact MUTOH local dealer.

2.2.3 Rear section (RJ-901X)

No. Name Function

AC inlet Power cable plug is correctly inserted in the socket.

Network interface connector It is the connector which connects the network interface cable.

USB connector It is the connector which connects the USB2.0/1.1 cable.

Scroller receiver Scroller is set when using roll media.

Media feed slot It is the slot for feeding media.

Ink cartridge slot It houses the ink cartridge.

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2.2.4 Rear section (RJ-900X)

No. Name Function

AC inlet Power cable plug is correctly inserted in the socket.

Network interface connector It is the connector which connects the network interface cable.

USB connector It is the connector which connects the USB2.0/1.1 cable.

Scroller receiver Scroller is set when using roll media.

Media feed slot It is the slot for feeding media.

Ink cartridge slot It houses the ink cartridge.

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2.2.5 Operation panel

Operation panel is used during setup of operation conditions, printer display and setup of various functions. Names of each operation key and status display along with the functions are explained.

TIP

• For details on the operation method of operation panel, refer to the followings.

• When performing menu setting from operation panel: 4.5 Menu setup on the operation panel

• When performing various operations in the operation panel: 4.6 Operating from the operation panel

8, 9

11 12

13 14

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（1）Operation keys

NOTE

• The operation keys are assigned with functions and names which change with printer status (Normal or Setup menu display). For details on printer status, refer to "

2.3 Pri nter status".

No. Name Normal Setup menu display

[Menu] key Changes to Setup menu. Shifts from Setup menu display to

Normal.

[Enter] key -

• The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next hierarchy.

• The value is determined and saved.

[Cleaning] key The printer head will be cleaned, if

this key is continuously pressed for two seconds or more.

[Cancel] key

• During printing: Printing is forcefully terminated and one file of the remaining data is deleted.

• During receiving/analysis: Data that is already received and analyzed is deleted and one file of subsequent receiving data is ignored.

• Ink dry timer wait: Ink dry timer wait is canceled and the media is discharged.

• Returns to the previous menu hierarchy. Change in the setup value becomes invalid.

• Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.

[Cut] key Before data receiving when roll media

is set, cut the roll media at that position.

[Back] key Media type is set.

• Lamp of media setup lights up (green).

Menu is changed to reverse feeding.

[Next] key Printing and color mode are set.

• The lamps of printing mode and color mode that is set light up (green).

Menu is changed to forward feed.

[Backward feed] key Media is fed in reverse direction. [Setting value +] key -

• The value is changed to forward direction.

• The value is increased during numerical input.

[Forward feed] key Media is fed in the forward direction. [Setting value-] key -

• The value is changed to reverse direction.

• The value is decreased during numerical input.

[Power] key The printer is turned on or off. The printer is turned on or off.

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（2）Display section

No. Name Color Status Description

Power lamp Blue Lamp ONPower ON.

Lamp blinks

Lamp blinks An error has occurred. Error content is displayed on the LCD.

Lamp OFF

Power OFF.

Green Lamp ONRunning in the power saving mode.

Data lamp Orange Lamp

• Analyzing received data.

• Under printing.

Lamp blinks

Receiving data.

Lamp OFF

Data is not received/analyzed.

Roll media lamp Green Lamp ONMedia is set to roll media.

Lamp OFF

Media is set to sheet media.

Sheet media lamp Green Lamp ONMedia is set to sheet media.

Lamp OFF

Media is set to roll media.

Color lamp Green Lamp ONColor mode is set to Color.

Lamp OFF

Color mode is set to Monochrome.

Black & white lamp Green Lamp ONColor mode is set to Monochrome.

Lamp OFF

Color mode is set to Color.

High speed lamp Green Lamp

• Printing mode is set as high speed.

• When standard lamp is also turned on, printing mode is set as high quality.

Lamp OFF

Printing mode is set as standard.

Normal lamp Green Lamp

• Printing mode is set as standard.

• When the high speed lamp is also turned on, printing mode is set as high quality.

Lamp OFF

Printing mode is set as high speed.

LCD display section - - Operation status of the printer and error message are displayed.

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TIP

When Error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with alarm. Even if the malfunction is removed, when the error requiring a restart continues, contact MUTOH local dealer.

6.2.5 Error requiring a restart

2.2.6 Indicator Display

In the following situations, Indicator is displayed to show the conditions of ink and cartridges on LDC display.

• In the normal operation

2.3.1 Normal

• During printing

• To display ink or cartridge errors

6.2.2 Error message display and remedies

There is an alphabetic code printed below Indicator, indicating the following colors respectively:

• K: Black

•C: Cyan

• M: Magenta

• Y: Yellow

No. Name

LCD display section

Indicator

Ink colors

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