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User’s Guide
Europe / Africa / Middle East only
Osprey 75/102/130
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT © 2007 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved.
This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the
copyright owner.
This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Osprey Inkjet printer series. In consideration of the
furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody
and control and agrees to the following:
The information here in contained is given in confidence, and any part there of shall not be copied or
reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Europe N.V.
This document or the contents here under in no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or
reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to
do so.
November 2007
Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM
WEEE regulations
Environmental information
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal
household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
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Important Notice
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment.
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at own expense.
1. Radio interference
This product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and utilities. If the
product does interfere with radio or TV reception, try following:
¾ Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.
¾ Change the direction of the product
¾ Move either the product or the receiving antenna so there is more distance between them.
¾ Be sure that the product and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.
2. Trademarks mentioned in this manual.
¾ MUTOH, Osprey 75/102/130 PJ-2646NXE, MH-RTL are registered trademarks or product names of
MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
¾ Centronics and BiCentronics are registered trademarks or product names of Centronics Data
Computer Corporation.
¾ Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOS are registered
trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.
¾ Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names.
Caution
• No part of this product or publication may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, except for personal use, without the permission of MUTOH EUROPE N.V.
• The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification.
• MUTOH EUROPE N.V. 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 EUROPE N.V. 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 EUROPE N.V. 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, action is decided after due mutual consultation.
2. The warranty shall not apply to any direct or indirect loss, or compensation for the loss due to the product
that has been subject to misuse, neglect, or improper alternation.
About This Manual
Section Contents
1 Safety Instructions
Explains types of warnings, cautions and warnings labelled on the printer for
both operators of the printer and maintenance personnel.
2 Product Overview Explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer.
3 Basic Installation Explains the procedures needed before using the printer.
4 Handling the printer Explains how to handle the printer.
5 Maintenance Explains daily maintenance of the printer.
6 Troubleshooting
Explains troubles that may occur when using the printer, and how to solve
them.
7 Appendix
Explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation
procedures for optional parts, and user support for this printer.
Notes
• "Safety Instructions" through "Basic Installation" must be read before using the printer.
• Read "Handling the printer" through "Appendix" as necessary.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................11
1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................12
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ..........................................................................12
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................12
1.4 WARNING LABELS...................................................................................................16
1.5 OPERATION LABELS................................................................................................20
2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW..............................................................................................23
2.1 FEATURES .............................................................................................................24
2.2 PARTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................25
2.3 I
N-THE-BOX CONTENT ............................................................................................29
2.4 I
NSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................31
3 BASICS......................................................................................................................33
3.1 SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON/OFF..........................................................................34
3.2 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA............................................................................41
3.3 REFILLING THE INK AND JET WASH FLUID ..................................................................56
3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS ...................................................................................58
3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION ...........................................................................60
3.6 LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING .............................................................................62
4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE..................................................................................67
4.1 CLEANING THE PRINTER..........................................................................................68
4.2 DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN .........................................................76
5 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING.....................................................................77
5.1 USING MEDIA ........................................................................................................78
5.2 T
ESTPRINTING .......................................................................................................87
5.3 MEDIA FEED COMPENSATION (DISTANCE ADJUST) ...................................................93
5.4 PRINTING FLOW .....................................................................................................95
6 PRINTER MENU ........................................................................................................97
6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU .................................................................................100
6.2 OPERATION PANEL IN STANDBY MODE ...................................................................102
6.3 OPERATION PANEL DURING PRINTING .....................................................................107
6.4 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING ...............................................................................110
6.5 MENU OVERVIEW (1/5 – 5/5).................................................................................112
7 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................161
7.1 I
NTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................162
7.2 F
AILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRINTER ......................................................163
7.3 ERROR MESSAGES ...............................................................................................168
7.4 WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR ....................................................................................174
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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 12
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ............................................................................. 12
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 12
1.4 WARNING LABELS...................................................................................................... 16
1.4.1 Handling the warning labels................................................................................ 16
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels ................................................................ 16
1.5 OPERATION LABELS................................................................................................... 20
1.5.1 Handling notices ................................................................................................. 20
1.5.2 Label types and attaching positions .................................................................... 20
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Item explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel operating this equipment, important safety
instructions and the positioning of the warning labels.
Important
• Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when installing the equipment.
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into three
types depending on the degree of risk (or the scale of accident).
Read the following explanations carefully, and follow the instructions in this manual.
Safety terms Details
Important
Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury.
Caution
Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderate or light) or damage to your
equipment.
Notes
Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below.
¾ Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and
causing injury.
• Unstable surfaces.
• Angled places.
• Areas subject to vibration by other equipment.
¾ Do not stand on, or place heavy objects on your printer. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling
over and causing injury.
¾ Do not cover the ventilation hole of your printer with cloth, such as a blanket or a table cloth. Doing so
could obstruct the ventilation and cause fire.
¾ Do not place the printer in humid and dusty areas. Doing so may result in an electrical shock or fire.
¾ Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in an electrical shock or fire.
¾ Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in an electrical shock.
¾ Do not connect earth cables in the following areas.
• Gas pipes
Doing so may cause fire or an explosion.
• Earth terminals for telephone line or lightening rod
Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lightening occurs.
• Water pipes or faucets
If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the earth will not work properly.
¾ The ink used in the product contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). It is flammable and so an
open flame is prohibited in the area. In a dry environment, static electricity can cause ignition, so before
handling the ink, jet wash fluid or waste liquids, touch a metallic object first to remove static electricity from
your body. Do not come near materials having static electricity, and take appropriate measures against
static electricity.
¾ Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets. This may
cause electrical shock or fire.
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¾ Stop using your printer if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause an electrical shock or fire. Switch
the printer OFF as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, and contact your local MUTOH dealer.
¾ Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, an electrical shock or fire may occur.
¾ Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Otherwise, an electrical shock
or fire may occur.
¾ Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Do not put many loads
on one electrical output. Otherwise, heat may be generated and cause fire.
¾ Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal and use the terminal correctly. Otherwise, electrical shocks
or fire may occur.
¾ The inks used in this product contain an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). Make sure to follow the
industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments.
It is necessary to install a local ventilation unit, push/pull type ventilation unit, or a total ventilation unit to
perform adequate ventilation.
¾ If ink or jet wash fluid has been swallowed, do not make the person throw up, but immediately call a doctor
and a poison management centre.
If there has been contact with eyes or inhalation, it may cause poisoning. Follow the cautions and
procedures labelled on the ink and jet wash bottles, and take action immediately.
¾ The waste fluid from the printer is a waste oil (waste ink) of industrial waste. Proper waste fluid disposal
according to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments are required.
¾ Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable.
• Do not modify the cable.
• Do not put heavy objects on the cable.
• Do not bend, twist, or pull the cord.
• Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat.
¾ Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur.
• Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug.
• Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it can go.
¾ When handling the foot switch, be aware of the following:
• Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch.
• Do not pull or bend the cable of the foot switch with force.
• Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices.
¾ Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the lid when opening or closing the front cover and the
maintenance cover.
¾ The refilled ink or jet wash fluid should not exceed the upper limit (about 2 litres) of the main tank. If it
exceeds the upper limit, the ink will leak out and cause printer problems.
¾ When filling the main tank with ink, make sure not to make a mistake with the ink colour and the ink tube
colours.
¾ Filling the tank with the wrong colour ink can make the print head useless.
¾ During printing, do not touch the media guide. The media guide is hot, and may cause burns if touched.
¾ During the winding operation, make sure to keep hands and fingers off moving parts.
¾ Be careful when cutting roll media, incorrect handling can result in injury to the hands and fingers from the
razor blade.
• When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove.
• Move the razor blade slowly along the media cut groove.
¾ Do not use jet-wash fluid, thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other active agents except for the following parts.
Doing so may result a malfunction in the product.
• Inside the maintenance cover.
• Print head surface.
¾ Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit.
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¾ Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in an electrical shock or a malfunction of the
printer.
¾ Be careful when cleaning the print head, incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles.
• Do not touch the print head surface with bare hands.
• Wipe out ink on the print head wiper every time when ink has been adhered to it.
¾ Do not tilt the printer, put it against a wall, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink leakage inside
the printer. Also, movement after transport is not covered by the warranty.
¾ Have two or more people unpack and transport the printer.
¾ When lifting the printer out of the packing box, be sure to remove the vinyl cover first, then grab the holding
sides of the printer. Lifting the printer with the vinyl cover on may cause your hands to slip and as such
drop or damage the printer.
¾ Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not to be used for a long
time.
¾ Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfil the conditions below.
• Earth terminals of power socket.
• Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under ground.
¾ When refilling ink or jet wash fluid, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit.
¾ The ink and jet wash fluid are poisonous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well.
¾ Be sure to close the lid of the main tank tightly. If the lid is not tightly closed or loose, it will cause a defect
when purging, loading or unloading the ink.
¾ When performing the following work, always perform work with 2 people.
• Placement of the roll media.
• Setting of the roll media.
• Setting of the winding unit.
¾ When performing the head cleaning:
• Put on the gloves supplied with the printer.
• Only use the print head wiper supplied with the printer. Otherwise the nozzle may become clogged.
¾ Immediately after printing, the media guide and the platen are very hot. Perform work after the media guide
and the platen have cooled off.
¾ When cleaning the waste fluid tray, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit.
¾ When cleaning the print head surface, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit.
¾ When performing cleaning for long-term storage, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit.
¾ Be sure to switch the printer OFF and unplug the power cord before cleaning.
¾ Keep the printer horizontally during transportation.
¾ Before installing options, always perform the following.
• Switch OFF the printer.
• Remove the power source plug from the outlet.
• Remove all cables connected to the printer.
• Failure to do so could result in damage to the printer or your computer.
• Touch a metallic section of the product to remove any static electricity in your body. The electronic
components can be damaged from static electricity.
¾ When installing options, do not touch the elements on the circuit board. The elements on the boards can be
very hot, and can cause burns.
¾ Make sure that the distributed power cable is used. Use of a different power cable may result in electric
shock or fire.
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¾ Be careful of the following when handling the power cable.
• Do not make any modifications to the power cable.
• Do not place anything heavy on the power cable.
• Do not bend, twist, or pull the power cable.
¾ Do not wire the power cable near an equipment that generates heat.
¾ After the print head cap is removed from the printer, move it into the accessory box. Discharge the waste
fluid from the print head cap enough so it would not spill.
¾ Keep the print head cap away from the dust and other contaminants; otherwise the print head may become
clogged.
¾ When opening/closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the lid.
¾ Do not cut a poly-knit wiper over the print head cap. Otherwise the print head may become clogged with
lint.
¾ Be sure to remove pilling and lint on the cutting edge of poly-knit wiper. Otherwise the print head may
become clogged.
¾ When the cap sponges and the poly-knit wipers become dry, always replace them with new ones.
Otherwise the print head may become clogged.
¾ Keep the print head cap clean, otherwise the print head may become clogged.
¾ When switching the power OFF, always install the print head cap. Or the nozzle may become clogged.
¾ Carefully open/close the ink box cover to avoid finger pinching.
¾ Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the front cover.
¾ When connecting the network interface, ensure the following precautions:
• Never touch the connection terminals.
• Do not connect different shaped cables
¾ Wrong handling may cause an electric shock and/or fire.
¾ Immediately after printing, the media guide and the platen are very hot. Perform work after the media guide
until the platen have cooled off.
¾ When the sponge of the spitting box has been replaced, be careful for the waste fluid not to be spilled out.
¾ If the waste fluid comes into contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged. And
the media feed function may be affected.
¾ Be sure to switch the printer OFF and unplug the power cord before cleaning.
¾ Do not use the jet-wash fluid, thinner, Benzene, alcohol, or other active agents except for the following
parts. Doing so may result a malfunction in the product.
• Inside the maintenance cover
• Print head surface
¾ Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit.
¾ Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in an electrical shock or a malfunction in the
printer.
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1.4 WARNING LABELS
The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below.
Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be paid. Read and understand the positions and
contents thoroughly before performing your work.
1.4.1 Handling the warning labels
Be sure to note the following when handling the warning labels.
Notes
• Make sure that all warning labels can be recognized. If text or illustrations cannot be clearly seen,
clean the label.
• When cleaning warning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or
gasoline.
• If a warning label has been damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the label.
When replacing warning labels, contact your MUTOH local dealer.
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels
The locations of warning labels are shown below.
Front
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1.5 OPERATION LABELS
This Item describes the operation labels including their types and attaching positions.
The operation labels are attached on the product to provide the brief instructions for the important operations.
Learn the instructions and the attaching positions before operation.
1.5.1 Handling notices
Notes
• Ensure that all the operation labels clearly can be read. If any part such as a character or an illustration
is not clear, clean off dirt from the label.
• To clean off dirt from the operation labels, use cloths, water, or neutral detergent. Do not use organic
solvent or gasoline.
• If the operation labels have been damaged, lost, or became unreadable for other reasons, replace them
with new ones.
• For replacement, contact your local service centre (Refer to: "Product information service").
1.5.2 Label types and attaching positions
Front
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No. Operation label type
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2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 24
2.2 PARTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 25
2.2.1 Front section ....................................................................................................... 25
2.2.2 Rear section........................................................................................................ 26
2.2.3 Operation panel .................................................................................................. 27
2.2.3.1 Operation Keys ............................................................................................ 27
2.3 IN-THE-BOX CONTENT ............................................................................................... 29
2.3.1 Packaging box of the main unit ........................................................................... 29
2.3.2 Accessories packaging box................................................................................. 29
2.3.3 Starterkit ............................................................................................................. 30
2.3.4 Core Brace Set ................................................................................................... 30
2.4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 31
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2.1 FEATURES
The different features of the printer are explained below.
(1) High speed output
With the newly designed high-speed print head.
• The Osprey 75 enables printing up to the 1920 mm wide image.
• The Osprey 102 enables printing up to the 2500 mm wide image.
• The Osprey 130 enables printing up to the 3300 mm wide image.
(2) Outstanding weather resistance
With the specially developed solvent-type ink, the output product can last up to 3 years even without lamination.
Not only the delivery time is reduced, but the total cost is reduced as well.
(3) Wide variety of compatible media
The adjustable head height and the variable pressure with lever accept various types of sheets in the thickness
range of 0.08 to 1.0 mm, including Terpolin, cloth, and marking film.
(4) Vibrant Colour Reproduction
To reproduce clear and vibrant colours, the Osprey uses 6 colours. This model uses 2,000cc ink tanks, allowing
continuous operation, and raising productivity.
(5) Effective usage of media
A JOG feature is provided to allow settings of the printing position as required. Because printing can be
performed on media that has already been printed on, excess space can be used effectively.
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2.2 PARTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS
2.2.1 Front section
No. Name Function
1 Operation panel
This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other
functions. (Refer to : Operation panel)
2 Front cover
This cover keeps the operator safe from the drive parts of the printer while it is
operating. Open and/or close the cover only when performing the following operations.
• Media setting and replacement
• Cleaning inside the printer
• Media jamming
3 Pressure roller
Set inside the front cover. This roller is used to press the media from above and keep it
flat when printing.
4 Platen
Set inside the front cover. There is an ink drying device built in. On the surface, there is
a cutter groove for paper cutting.
5 Media guide
This is used to feed the media smoothly when setting the media and when printing.
There is an ink drying device built in.
6 Foot switch
This switch is used to raise and lower the pressure roller.
7 Maintenance cover
This cover protects the user from the internal components of the product. Opened
during the following conditions:
• When switching the unit ON or OFF
• When cleaning the print head surface.
• When cleaning the print head inside the cover.
There is a waste fluid tray to collect waste fluid from the print head.
8 Waste fluid valve
Opened when discharging waste fluid from the waste fluid tank. This is normally closed.
9 Stand
This stand is used to install the printer on a flat surface.
10 Winding unit
Winds and collects the printed media.
11 Cushioning roller
Used to guide the printed media to the winding unit.
12 3-way cock cover
Cover to protect operators from the internal mechanism of the product. Open when the
print head is cleaned. Normally this cover should be closed.
13 AC inlet
Insert the power cable plug.
14 Interface connector
Connector to connect Centronics Interface.
15 Foot switch connector
Connector to set foot switch cable.
16
Network internet face
connector
Connector to connect Ethernet cable.
17 Hard disk slot
For attaching the optional hard disk. When the hard disk is not used, close the cover.
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2.2.2 Rear section
No. Name Function
1 Ink bottle cover
Cover to protect operators from the internal mechanism of the product.
Opens/closes when the ink and jet wash liquid is filled in.
2 Tank tray Used to hold the main tank to the product.
3 Main tank
Tanks for ink and jet wash liquid. The following number of tanks should be set to
the tank tray.
Osprey 75/102/130 : 7 tanks
4 Media feed slot
This is the media feed slot for placing the media during the media setting
procedure.
5 Feed unit This is the device which sets the media, and feeds it to the printing position.
6 Tension roller
Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation.
When the tension roller is lifted up, the feeding device feeds the media
automatically.
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2.2.3 Operation panel
The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, displays the status of the printer, and sets other
functions.
The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below.
Notes
• See the sections below on how to use the operation panel.
• When setup menus using the operation panel: “Menu setup on the operation panel”
• When setting functions using the operation panel: “Operating from the operation panel”
2.2.3.1 Operation Keys
Notes
• Some keys have multiple functions and names depending on the printer status (normal or setup menu
display). Refer to: "Printer status" for more details.
No. Name Normal setup menu display
1 [POWER] key Switches the printer ON and OFF. Switches the printer ON and OFF.
2 [F1] key Executes the function assigned to F1. Executes the function assigned to F1.
3 [F2] key Executes the function assigned to F2. Executes the function assigned to F2.
4 [F3] key Executes the function assigned to F3. Executes the function assigned to F3.
5 [F4] key Executes the function assigned to F4. Executes the function assigned to F4.
6 [MENU ▲] key
Changes the LCD monitor display to
the setup menu status.
Changes the menu in reverse order.
7 [MENU ▼] key
Changes the LCD monitor display to
the setup menu status.
Changes the menu in forward order.
8 [ENTER] key
Changes the LCD monitor display to
the print mode display.
Determines the new parameter value
and changes the LCD monitor display
to the next menu.
9 [CANCEL] key –
Cancels the new parameter value and
returns to the previous hierarchy menu.
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(2) LCD monitor and status lamp
No. Name Colour Status Function
10
LCD
monitor
– –
This monitor displays the operation status and error messages of
the printer.
ON The printer is ON.
11
POWER
lamp
Green
OFF The printer is OFF.
Flashing
An error has occurred. The contents will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.
12
ERROR
lamp
Red
OFF Either there is no error in the printer or the power is OFF.
ON The printer is receiving print data.
Flashing The printer is analyzing received data.
13
DATA
lamp
Orange
OFF The printer is waiting to receive print data.
ON
• The pressure roller is in the release position.
• Media has not been set.
14
MEDIA
SET lamp
Orange
OFF
• The pressure roller is in the secured position.
• The media has been set.
15
ROLL
lamp
– – Disuse
16
SHEET
lamp
– – Disuse
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2.3 IN-THE-BOX CONTENT
After unpacking the packaging box, inspect to make sure that the unit is not damaged, and that all necessary
parts are present.
2.3.1 Packaging box of the main unit
No. Name Qty No. Name Qty
1 Main unit, stand, winding unit 1 set 2 Media tube (for winding unit) 1
2.3.2 Accessories packaging box
No. Name Qty No. Name Qty
1 Power cable 4 12 Hand pump 1
2 13 Cap Sponge 6
3 Foot switch 1 14 Wash bottle 1
4 Media holder plate 2 15 Screwdriver 1
5 Gloves 1 box 16 Plastic spacer 2
6 Funnel 1 17 Screw（for Plastic spacer） 2
7 Polyknit wiper 1 box 18 Tray 1
8 Print head wiper 1 19 Accessories box 1
9 Magnet sheet (white) 1
10 Panel cover 10
11 Magnet sheet (black) 1
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2.3.3 Starterkit
No. Name Qty
1 ROHS HDD 7445 – 40 Gbyte 1
2 Spout 5l 2
3 CD Users Guide 1
4 CD getting started 1
5 User’s Guide Osprey 1
6 Dome Label Osprey 1
7 Box 440 ml cassettes 8
8 Operation manual (EU version) 1
9 Installation manual (EU version) 1
2.3.4 Core Brace Set
No° Item #
1
Media Core Brace
(Shaft + 3 spacers + screws)
2
2 Hexagon wrench 2 mm to tighten the spacers 1
3 Spacer media shaft diameter 74 6
4 Hex set screw M4x4 6
5 Instruction sheet 1
1
2 3 4
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2.4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Area
12.6m
2
(146ft2) or larger. Frontage of 4.7m (15.7ft) or greater.
Floor loading capability 2940Pa (300kg/m2) or over
Voltage AC100V – 120V / AC220V – 240V ±10%
Frequency 50/60Hz±1Hz
Electrical
Capacity
AC100V – 120V: 15A or more
AC220V – 240V: 7.5A or more
Operational
conditions
Environmental
Storage
environment
Temperature: –10°C (14F) to 60°C (140F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% without condensation
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3 BASICS
3.1 SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON/OFF 34
3.1.1 Switching the power ON 34
3.1.2 Switching OFF the printer 37
3.2 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA 41
3.2.1 Installing roll media 42
3.2.2 Using the media core braces. 44
3.2.3 Loading roll media 45
3.2.4 Setting winding unit 50
3.2.5 Setting media type 52
3.2.6 Replacing roll media 53
3.3 REFILLING THE INK AND JET WASH FLUID 56
3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS 58
3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 60
3.5.1 Transferring the printer 60
3.5.2 Transporting the printer 61
3.6 LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING 62
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3.1 SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON/OFF
3.1.1 Switching the power ON
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
The procedure consists of 2 parts.
1. Start up the machine:
Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover.
No. Name
1 maintenance cover
Step 2 : Hold the front of the print head cap (1) and put the purge plate (2) down.
No. Name
1 Print head cap
2 purge plate
Step 3 : Tilt the print head cap to eliminate the pooled liquid including jet-wash fluid.
Step 4 : Remove the print head cap.
No. Name
1 Print head cap
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Step 5 : Lift the purge plate to make it operational.
Notes
• The purge plate must be placed on the purge stand whenever the power is ON, except when head
cleaning is performed. Refer to: “Head cleaning”
• If waste fluid comes into contact with the inside of the product, the product may malfunction.
Step 6 : Close the maintenance cover.
Step 7 : Press the [POWER] key on the control panel.
• The POWER lamp on the control panel will light green.
• The unit will initial start up operations.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Notes
• When switching ON the printer and the shelf life of a part comes to an end, the printer will notify it in
this stage of the start up sequence.
Notes
• If there are any problems during the initial start-up operation, the unit will display a message on the
control panel, and the operation may stop.
• If the operation stops, refer to "Troubleshooting", and take the appropriate measures.
Step 8 : After confirming the removal of the print head cap, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
Notes
• After 3 seconds from the launch of the initial start-up operation, the initialization of the hard disk
installed in the unit is performed for about 10 seconds.
• During this operation,
o The operation panel will not work even if pushing the [ENTER] key.
o The display will not change even if the parts’ life cycle is displayed.
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2. Store the head cap while printing:
Step 1 : Soak the sponges and poly-knit wipers of the print head cap with the jet-wash fluid using the wash
bottle.
No. Name
1 Print head cap
2 Cap sponge
3 Poly-knit wiper
4 Wash bottle
Step 2 : Keep the print head cap in the accessory box while printing.
No. Name
1 Print head cap
2 Accessory box
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3.1.2 Switching OFF the printer
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
The procedure consists out of 3 parts.
1. Start the “power down” sequence
:
Step 1 : Go to the “Testprinting” menu, and perform a nozzle check print.
Step 2 : Verify if there are any missing dots, or if the printer is faint printing.
Notes
• If printing quality declines, or if there are missing dots in the nozzle check print, the print heads need
to be cleaned. If you switch OFF the printer without head cleaning, the clogged nozzle may not
restore. Refer to: “Head cleaning" to perform a head cleaning.
Step 3 : Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product:
• There is no printing operation being performed.
• The control panel is in a normal status.
Step 4 : Push the [POWER] key of the control panel, to switch OFF the printer.
Notes
• The power is ON if the control panel displays the following conditions:
o The [POWER] key is in the pushed in condition
o The POWER lamp is lit (green).
• Press the [POWER] key again to switch the power OFF.
Step 5 : The following message is displayed on the operation panel for 3 seconds. See image below.
Notes
• If pushing the [POWER] key on the operation panel by mistake, push the [POWER] key again while
the following message is displayed. See below for the message.
• The printer will perform the power OFF operation.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel:
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2. Install the print head cap:
Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover.
Step 2 : Put the purge plate down.
No. Name
1 Purge plate
Step 3 : Cut a poly-knit wiper into three equal pieces, and place them on the cap sponges.
Notes
• Place a piece of poly-knit wiper on the cap sponge as in the figure below so that the piece fits the
nozzle surface of the head.
• Use the jet-wash fluid to wash the poly-knit wipers.
• Replace the poly-knit wiper in the following cases:
o The poly-knit wiper has dried.
o Things such as ink clotting adhered to the poly-knit wiper.
o The poly-knit wiper is dirty with ink, etc.
o The poly-knit wiper has been used for a week. (Replace it once a week.)
• If the cap sponge is too dirty or dry, replace it with a new one included in the box.
• Be sure to re-attach the print head cap after the head cleaning.
No. Name
1 Print head cap
2 Poly-knit wiper
3 Cap sponge
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Step 4 : Soak the cap sponges and the poly-knit wipers with jet-wash fluid using the wash bottle.
No. Name
1 Print head cap
2 Cap sponge
3 Poly-knit wiper
4 Wash bottle
Notes
• Clean the following parts periodically.
o The resin part of the print head cap.
o The sides of the head (i.e. the parts to which ink clotting, etc., can easily adhere)
o The cap sponges.
Step 5 : Set the print head cap on the waste fluid box.
Notes
• When setting the print head cap on the waste fluid box, prevent it from touching the nozzle surface of
the head.
No. Name
1 Waste fluid box
2 Print head cap
3 Print head
4 Purge plate
Step 6 : Position the caps on the print head cap and the print heads in front of each other.
Step 7 : Lift the print head cap and set the purge plate to fix it.
Step 8 : Close the maintenance cover, ensure that the cover has been firmly fixed.
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3. Finnish the power down sequence:
Step 1 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel:
• See next step to select the correct choice.
Step 2 : When media has been set, perform following operation:
• When not raising the pressure lever, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• When raising the pressure lever, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel or wait 10 seconds.
Notes
• Ensure to raise the pressure lever when the product is not in use for a long time. Not doing so may
damage the pressure roller.
• When the pressure lever is up, or no media is set, the system shift to the next step without displaying
the lever select menu.
The product will now finish the power OFF operation:
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel:
• If the [ENTER] key has been pressed in the previous step, the product will send the media for 0.8m (2.6ft.).
• The pressure roller rises.
• The POWER lamp of the operation panel will fades out.
• The product will automatically switch OFF.
Notes
• If there are problems during the power OFF operation, the unit will display a message on the operation
panel, and the operation may stop. If the operation stops, refer to "Troubleshooting", and take the
appropriate measures.
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3.2 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
The following describes the procedures for installing and setting roll media, setting types of media, and using
the winding unit.
The procedure required for media installation is shown in the following flow diagram.
Refer to the following items according to the model to be used before performing the operations.
1. Install the roll media on the scroller.
Refer to: “Placement of the roll media”
↓
2. Set the roll media to the product.
Refer to: “Loading roll media”
↓
3. When the winding unit is used, set the roll medial to the winding unit.
Refer to: “Setting winding unit”
↓
4. Set the media type.
Refer to: “Setting media type”
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3.2.1 Installing roll media
Actions to do at the REAR of the machine:
Step 1 : Release the fixing levers on the right and left sides and set the distance between the feed units
wider than the roll media width.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Left)
2 Feed unit (Right)
3 Roll media
4 Fixing lever
Step 2 : Place the roll media on the feed unit rails.
No. Name
1 Feed unit rail
2 Roll media
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Step 3 : Raise the left side of roll media - seeing from the rear side - and place it over the feed unit media
support. Fix the fixing lever.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Left)
2 Roll media
3 Fixing lever
Step 4 : Set the other side of the roll media in the same way as step 3.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Right)
2 Roll media
3 Fixing lever
Step 5 : Release the right and left fixing levers of the feed units, move the roll media to the centre of the
unit and fix it with the fixing levers.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Left)
2 Feed unit (Right)
3 Roll media
4 Fixing lever
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3.2.2 Using the media core braces.
Media core braces are developed to prevent the media cores to bend while printing. This could cause bad print
quality or paper slant.
From the moment the core is larger than 2050 mm, we recommend installing the brace. Do NOT install the
brace when the core is smaller than 2050 mm.
In the packaging box of the machine you will find two cores and two media core braces. There are already 3
spacers installed per brace with an outer diameter of 74 mm. In box 3/4 there are 6 spacers of 76 mm.
Please follow the instructions below to install and use the braces correctly.
Step 1 : First check which spacer fits the best in the used core. If this one is not installed yet, remove the
installed one with a Hexagon Wrench 2 mm (in box 2/4) and install the correct one as shown below.
There is already a hole in the core in which the locking screw fits.
Step 2 : Push the brace in the core. (Picture 1).
Be sure that the distance X is the same as Y (picture 2) and at least 75 mm.
No Description
1
Roll Unit
2
Positioning Cone
3
Media Core Brace
4
Spacer
5
Core of minimum 2050 mm
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3.2.3 Loading roll media
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Step 1 : Switch ON the printer.
• Refer to “Switch ON/OFF the printer”
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel:
Notes
• In the following conditions, follow "Menu setup on the operation panel" and set individual settings.
o When using the winding unit: Set the winding unit setting to "ON" Refer to: “Winding unit menu”.
o When not performing media detection during media initialization: Set media detection to "No".
o Refer to: “Media detection menu”.
o When using roll media such as the printable side is outside: Set the feed unit item to "Outside".
o Refer to: “Feed unit menu”.
o When using the roll media such as the printable side is inside: Set the feed unit item to "Inside".
o Refer to: “Feed unit menu”.
Step 2 : Verify the MEDIA SET lamp of the control panel is OFF.
Step 3 : Press the [F2] key to raise the pressure roller.
• The MEDIA SET lamp will light orange.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel:
Step 4 : Open the front cover.
No. Name
1 Front cover
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Step 5 : Install a media core brace in case you use media is wider than 2 meter. This to prevent the media
to bend.
Step 6 : Lift up the tension roller at the backside of the product with your hand so the roll media is unwinded
automatically by the roll unit.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Tension roller
Step 7 : Insert the top of the media in the media feed slot after passing the roll media through the tension
roller system. See images below to see the path.
Notes
• If there is a part not tightly wounded at the end of the roll media, wind it tightly again, then load it.
a. When using a roll media with the printable side on the outside of the roll.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Tension roller system
3 Media feed slot
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b. When using a roll media with the printable side on the inside of the roll.
Notes
• Problems that occur due to usage of media with printable side inside are not guaranteed.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Tension roller system
3 Media feed slot
Step 8 : Pull the roll media out for about 1 m from the front media feed slot, which is located inside the front
cover.
No. Name
1 Front media feed slot
2 Roll media
Step 9 : Press the [F3] key on the control panel.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel:
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Step 10 : Rewind the roll media a little by pressing the [F1] key on the operation panel WHILE HOLDING the
top-edge of the media BY HAND, in order to eliminate any loose or slant. See image below.
Notes
• If you do not hold the top edge of the media by hand while rewinding, the roll media will fall out from
the media feed slot to the rear side of the product.
• Make sure not to set the right edge of the media over the media loading position. If doing so, it may
affect the printing quality.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Media loading position
Step 11 : Check if both sides of the roll media are at least 5 mm away from the pressure roller’s ends. See
image below.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Pressure roller
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Step 12 : If one edge of the roll media has been positioned 5 mm or less from the pressure roller’s end,
adjust the position of the roll media:
• Release the right and left fixing levers of the feed units, and move the roll media to the left or
right.
• After moving the roll media, fix it again with the fixing levers.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Left)
2 Feed unit (Right)
3 Roll media
4 Fixing lever
Step 13 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel.
• The operation panel returns to the normal condition.
Notes
• When using the winding unit, follow "Setting winding unit" and set the roll media to the winding unit.
Press the [F2] key on the control panel to lower the pressure roller.
• The MEDIA SET lamp switches OFF.
Step 14 : Close the front cover.
Step 15 : Wait until the media initial menu is displayed on the control panel.
Notes
• When changing the media type, follow “Setting media type" to set the media type.
Notes
• If you load a new tube of roll media, the media end may not be straight. If so, cut the end of the roll
media. Refer to: "Roll media cutting procedure" to cut the roll media.
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3.2.4 Setting winding unit
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
When using the winding unit, set it up according to the following procedure:
Step 1 : Attach the media tube between the feed units of the winding unit, the same way you’ve attached
the roll media between the feed units of the unwinding unit at the rear.
Refer to: “Placement of the roll media”
Notes
• When using the winding unit, always use the media tube attached to the product.
Step 2 : Pull out the roll media (1) from the feed slot, and fix it with tape to the media tube so that the
leading edge is parallel with the media tube.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Media tube
3 Cushioning roller
Notes
• Install the media on the media tube so that the printing side faces outside. The media cannot be
wound if the printable side faces inside.
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Step 3 : Check the front and back of the product and make sure the media is free of wrinkles or slack.
Step 4 : Cutting both sides of the media allows you to wind the roll media well as shown on the next figure.
Step 5 : Press the [F3] key on the operation panel.
Step 6 : Press the [F1] key, and wind the roll media on the media tube of the winding unit by approximately
one and half turn.
No. Name
1 Media tube of winding unit
2 Roll media
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3.2.5 Setting media type
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Step 1 : Switch ON the printer.
Notes
• Before setting the media type, verify the media is correctly installed and loaded. Refer to: “Loading roll
media” to load media.
Step 2 : Press the keys on the control panel to change the settings.
• When changing the type of media: [F1] key
• When changing the setting of the winding unit: [F2] key
• When going over from media loading: [F3] key
• When changing the setting of feed unit: [F4] key
Setup items Key Parameters Descriptions
User 1
User 2
User 3
User 4
User 5
User 6
User 7
User 8
User 9
User 10
User 11
User 12
User 13
User 14
User 15
Media type F1
User 16
Makes setting for media type used for test printing.
Sixteen settings of "User 1-16" can be set.
Refer to: “Menu setup on the operation panel”
Take-up OUT
Take-up IN
Take-up OUT/IN/OFF F2
Take-up Off
Sets the operation of the winding unit.
• Take up OUT: Set when taking up the printable side
• outward
• Take up IN: Set when taking up the printable side
• inward
• Take up Off: Set when not using the winding unit
Lever Up
Lever Up/Down F3
Lever Down
Switches between up and down motion of the pressure
lever. Use this when starting over from the media setup.
Send Out
Send Out/In F4
Send In
Sets the operation of the feed unit.
• Send Out: Set when using the roll media such as the
printable side is outside
• Send In: Set when using the roll media such as the
printable side is inside
Notes
• Problems that occur due to usage of media with the printable side inside are not guaranteed.
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Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key on the control panel.
• The media type has been set.
• The printer starts the media initialization.
Notes
• In the media initial menu, the unit will move on to the media initial operation WITHOUT setting the
media type when :
o the [CANCEL] key of the control panel is pressed or
o Leaving the printer for 10 seconds without doing anything.
Step 4 : Wait until the media initial operation has been finished and the printer is in normal status.
• The media width is displayed on the operation panel for 5 seconds as shown below:
• The setting media loading procedure has been completed.
3.2.6 Replacing roll media
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Replacement period
Replace roll media under the following conditions.
a. When the roll media loaded in the printer comes to an end
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
• If the media comes to an end while printing, the printer stops printing.
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b. When you want to change the type of media
Notes
• Do not repeat inserting or pulling out the roll media of the same type. Doing so may damage the paper
roll and cause idle operation.
Types
Notes
• For types and details of roll media refer to: “Options/Supply list”
Replacement procedure
Step 1: If the printer is switched ON, make
• There is no printing operation being performed.
• The control panel is in a normal status.
• Make sure that the MEDIA SET lamp is lit (orange) on the operation panel.
Step 2: Press the [F3] key on the operation panel.
The following message appears.
Step 3: Press the [F3] key and wind up the roll media.
No. Name
1 Roll media
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Step 4: Release the feed unit fixing lever at the rear right handed side. Remove the right feed unit from the
roll media, and set the roll media on the feed unit rails.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Right)
2 Fixing lever
3 Roll media
Step 5: Remove the roll media from the feed unit at the rear left, just as in the step 4.
No. Name
1 Feed unit (Left)
2 Fixing lever
3 Roll media
Notes
• Refer to: "Media handling" for more details.
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3.3 REFILLING THE INK AND JET WASH FLUID
Read the following information on when and how to refill the ink and the jet wash fluid.
(1) Refilling period
Refill the ink in the following cases
a. When the amount left in the main tank becomes low
• Printing will continue to be performed.
• Before the ink runs out, prepare the ink for refilling.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
b. When the ink inside the main tank is run out
• Printing operation stops.
• Refill with new ink immediately.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Notes
• When the ink runs out or is close to being empty, the colour of the ink that needs refilling will be
indicated as follows:
o K: Black
o C: Cyan
o c: Light Cyan
o M: Magenta
o m: Light Magenta
o Y: Yellow
• After the message "Near End" has been displayed on the operation panel, about 6m2(66.7ft2) (When
"Quality" in the setup menu is set to 360×720dpi) of printing is possible, until the ink runs out.
• Even when the "No Ink" is displayed at the control panel, there may be a small amount of ink left in the
main tank.
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Refill the jet wash fluid when the following occurs.
a. When the jet wash fluid inside the main tank is run out
• Printing will continue to be performed.
• Refill the new jet wash fluid immediately.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
(2) Types
Notes
• Use MUTOH recommended ink only.
o The printer is designed for use with genuine ink cartridges. If you do not use genuine products,
o Print outs may become faint and the printer will not be able to detect the end of ink.
o Problems caused by using ink other than the recommended will void the warranty.
• Refer to the following for the types and details of ink and the ink jet wash fluid.
See “Options/Supply list”
(3) Refilling procedure
Follow the steps in "Filling the ink - jet wash fluid" to refill the ink.
Notes
• If ink is refilled during printing, printing is resumed.
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3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
(1) Disposal period
Dispose waste fluids during the following conditions:
a. After finishing printing operation
b. When the message "Waste Ink Tank Full" is displayed on the operation panel.
(2) Disposal method
Dispose the waste fluid according to the following procedure.
Step 1: Verify that the printer is switched OFF.
Step 2: Put an empty container such as a used supply ink bottle under the waste fluid valve.
No. Name
1 Waste fluid valve
2 Empty container
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Step 3: Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container.
Step 4: Close the waste fluid valve securely.
Step 5: Dispose the waste fluid as an industrial waste product.
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3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION
3.5.1 Transferring the printer
(1) Before the transfer
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Step 1 : Make sure that the printer is switched OFF.
Step 2 : Dispose of the waste fluid.
Step 3 : Disconnect the power cable and all other cables.
Step 4 : Turn the following adjusters to the directions shown in the diagram to loosen.
• Stand: 4
• Winding unit: 2
• Feed unit: 2
Step 5 : Transfer the printer.
Notes
• The casters attached to the stand have been designed for transferring the printer short distances on a
surface in-house.
No. Name
1 Adjuster
2 Stand
3 Winding unit
4 Feed unit
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(2) After the transfer
Step 1 : After moving to the installation location, fix the product to the location.
Notes
• For more information on where to place the printer, refer to "Installation Manual".
Step 2 : Connect the power cable and other cables.
Notes
• For connecting cables, refer to:
“Connecting the power cable”
“Connecting the printer to your PC”
Step 3 : Perform nozzle checking to check if the printer head has clogged.
Notes
• To perform the nozzle check, refer to "Nozzle Check".
Step 4 : Perform a fine adjustment of image quality.
Notes
• To perform an adjustment of image quality, refer to "Alignment".
3.5.2 Transporting the printer
When you transport the printer, the printer should be repacked using the original box and packing materials, to
protect it from vibration or impact.
Notes
• When you transport the printer, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
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3.6 LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Cleaning Period
When not using the unit for over 1 week, perform cleaning for long term storage.
Operational procedure
Step 1 : Loosen the fixing screws for the 3-way valve cover.
Step 2 : Remove the 3-way valve cover.
No. Name
1 3-way valve cover
2 Screws to fix 3-way valve cover (2 pcs)
Step 3 : Switch the unit ON.
Step 4 : Follow the instructions in "Filling the ink - jet wash fluid" to refill the jet wash fluid.
Step 5 : Follow the instructions in "Disposal of waste fluids" to empty the waste fluid tank.
Step 6 : Follow the instructions in "Menu setup on the operation panel", and bring up the Long Save menu
on the control panel.
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Step 7 : Press the [F1] key to [F4] keys to select the print head to perform the long-term storage cleaning
process.
Notes
• In the Long Save menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended. By selecting "ALL", the long-term storage
cleaning treatment is performed for all print heads one by one.
• When "NO" is selected in the Long Save menu, the menu returns to the lower hierarchy without
performing the long term storage cleaning treatment.
• Refer to "Long-term storage cleaning menu" for more details.
• The printer starts the long-term storage cleaning treatment.
• It takes about 25 minutes per colour of ink to operate the long-term storage cleaning treatment.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Notes
• In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed.
Step 8 : Switch the 3-way valve to the jet wash fluid side.
No. Name
1 3-way valve
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Step 9 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• The product starts washing the sub tank.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
• After completing the injection of the jet wash fluid, the following message is displayed on the
operation panel.
Notes
• In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed.
Step 10 : Switch the 3-way valve to the ink side.
No. Name
1 3-way valve
Step 11 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
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Step 12 : When "ALL" has been selected in Step 7 to 11 is repeated until the long-term storage cleaning
treatment has been completed for all print heads.
• When the long-term storage cleaning treatment has been completed for all print heads, the
operation panel returns to the normal status.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Notes
• In the [****] part of the message, the colour of finished long-term storage cleaning treatment will be
displayed.
Step 13 : Follow the instructions in "Switching the power OFF" to power OFF.
Step 14 : Attach the 3-way cock cover removed in the step 1 and step 2.
• The long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed.
Notes
• If the power is switched ON after the long-term storage cleaning treatment has been completed, the
printer starts the initial ink filling.
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4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
4.1 CLEANING THE PRINTER 68
4.1.1 Cleaning the outer case 68
4.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer 68
4.1.3 Cleaning of the print head surface 70
4.1.4 Replacing sponge for spitting box 71
4.1.5 Washing print head 72
4.2 DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN 76
4.2.1 Replacing ink filter 76
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4.1 CLEANING THE PRINTER
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition.
4.1.1 Cleaning the outer case
Clean the outer case once a month with a soft, clean cloth.
4.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer
Clean the inside of the printer once a week.
Cleaning Procedure
Step 1 : Open the front cover.
Step 2 : Use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt on the pressure roller.
Notes
• Do not blow off media dust inside the printer using an air dusting machine. Doing so may cause noise
to occur from inside the printer.
No. Name
1 Pressure roller
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Step 3 : The platen and the media guide have to be cleaned with a soft damp cloth for any paper dust or
ink that has accumulated.
No. Name
1 Platen
2 Media guide
Step 4 : Soak the poly-knit wiper provided with the unit, and wipe off ink and other dirt from the waste fluid
tray.
No. Name
1 Waste fluid tray
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4.1.3 Cleaning of the print head surface
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
(1) Cleaning period
Clean every day or after the completion of the operation.
(2) Cleaning Procedure
Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover.
Step 2 : Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe
from the back of the printer toward yourself.
No. Name
1 Print head
2 Print head wiper
Step 3 : Close the maintenance cover.
Ensure that the cover is firmly fixed.
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4.1.4 Replacing sponge for spitting box
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Replace the sponge of the spitting box under the following conditions.
• When a sponge for spitting box hardened.
• When the media becomes dirty with the ink.
Types
Notes
For types and details of the sponge for spitting box, refer to “Options/Supply list”
Replacement procedure
Step 1 : Power OFF the unit.
Step 2 : Open the maintenance cover.
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover
Step 3 : Remove the four sponges of the spitting box with tweezers etc.
No. Name
1 Sponge for spitting box
2 Tweezers
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Step 4 : Install four new sponges for the spitting box.
No. Name
1 Flushing box
2 Sponge for flushing box
Step 5 : Close the maintenance cover.
Step 6 : The replacement of the sponge for flushing box has been completed.
4.1.5 Washing print head
Cleaning Period
If the condition of the print head does not recover when performing the head cleaning, perform the print head
washing.
Operational procedure
Step 1 : Loosen the fixing screws for the 3-way valve cover.
No. Name
1 3-way valve cover
2 Screws to fix 3-way valve cover (2 pcs)
Step 2 : Remove the 3-way valve cover.
Step 3 : Switch the unit ON.
Step 4 : Follow the instructions in "Filling the ink - jet wash fluid" to refill the jet wash fluid.
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Step 5 : Follow the instructions in "Disposal the waste fluids" to empty the waste fluid tank.
Step 6 : Follow the instructions in "Menu setup on the operation panel", and bring up the print head
washing menu on the operation panel.
Step 7 : Press the [F1] key to [F4] key to select the print head to perform the print head washing process.
Notes
• In the Head wash menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended. By selecting "ALL", the print head washing
treatment successively is performed for all print heads one by one.
• When "No" is selected in the Head wash menu, the menu returns to the previous hierarchy menu
without performing the print head washing treatment.
• Refer to: “Head wash menu" for more details.
• The product starts the print head washing treatment.
• It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to operate the print head washing treatment.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Notes
• In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed.
Step 8 : Switch the 3-way valve to the jet wash fluid side.
No. Name
1 3-way valve
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Step 9 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• The product starts washing the print head.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Notes
• In the Print head washing treatment, washing print head is automatically repeated for 7 to 14 times.
• When pressing the [CANCEL] key during washing the print head;
o Washing print head is performed within 7 times: After washing the print head 7 times, the jet-wash
fluid is injected from the sub tank.
• After completed the injection of the jet wash fluid, the following message is displayed on the operation
panel.
Notes
• In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed.
Step 10 : Switch the 3-way valve to the ink side.
No. Name
1 3-way valve
Step 11 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
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Step 12 : When "ALL" has been selected in the Step 5, Step 6 to 9 is repeated until the print head washing
treatment is completed for all print heads.
• When the print head washing treatment has been completed for all print heads, the operation panel
returns to the normal condition.
• The following message is displayed on the operation panel
Notes
• In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the print head to be washed will be displayed.
Step 13 : Follow the instructions in "Switching the power OFF" to power OFF.
Step 14 : Set the 3-way valve cover removed in steps 1 and 2.
The print head washing treatment has been completed.
Notes
• If the power ON after the print head washing treatment is completed, the product starts the initial ink
filling.
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4.2 DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN
4.2.1 Replacing ink filter
Replacement period
Replace the ink filter once a year.
Replacement procedure
The ink filters are replaced in a periodic inspection.
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5 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING
5.1 USING MEDIA ........................................................................................................... 78
5.1.1 Media type ..........................................................................................................78
5.1.2 Cautions on handling media ............................................................................... 78
5.1.3 Precaution on storing media ...............................................................................79
5.1.4 The printing area................................................................................................. 79
5.1.5 Criteria for the media feed .................................................................................. 80
5.1.6 Media Feed Compensation (Distance Adjust)..................................................... 81
5.1.7 Installing media retainers .................................................................................... 83
5.1.8 Head cleaning before printing ............................................................................. 84
5.2 TESTPRINTING .......................................................................................................... 87
5.2.1 Setup List............................................................................................................ 89
5.2.2 Nozzle Check...................................................................................................... 90
5.2.3 Alignment............................................................................................................ 91
5.2.4 Palette................................................................................................................. 92
5.3 M
EDIA FEED COMPENSATION (DISTANCE ADJUST) ...................................................... 93
5.4 P
RINTING FLOW ........................................................................................................ 95
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5.1 USING MEDIA
5.1.1 Media type
The type and quality of the media effects the printing results. Understand the description below and use the
appropriate media for your purpose.
Notes
• For more information about the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
• Problems that occur due to use of non-recommended media are not guaranteed.
Notes
• When using the recommended media, the setting values for the printing quality are set for each media
type.
• When printing on media other than those specified, information regarding proper settings for the
media type and settings for the product can be found on the instructions for the media, or contact the
retailer of the media.
5.1.2 Cautions on handling media
• Use the recommended media in an appropriate environment.
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Following are the temperature and humidity ranges appropriate for printing.
• Do not use any of the following media.
o Media with crease, scar, tear, twist or media which tends to curl
o Welded media
• The size of the recommended media can change at a fixed ratio according to the temperature changes of
the working environment. Before using the media, place the media in the working environment for at least
30 minutes, to have it match the temperature of the working area.
• Printing before media is adjusted to the printing environment may cause media jams due to slippage or
creases. This also adversely affects the quality of printing.
• Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a non printable side, blurring or slight
touching may occur.
• Do not touch the printable side of media. Moisture and/or oil from hands affect(s) the printing quality.
• Do not leave the printer for a long time with media loaded. The media may curl resulting in misalignment of
media, media jams, or decreased printing quality. In practice, avoid this in winter, dry seasons, or during
final printing.
• Do not lose the box or rapping bag for storing media.
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5.1.3 Precaution on storing media
Notes
• Store media away from high temperature, high humidity or direct sunlight.
• Unused roll media must be removed from the scroller, rewound tightly, and stored in the original
wrapping bag and the box.
• Do not wet media.
5.1.4 The printing area
Printing areas of each media with the printer are as shown below.
Notes
• Printing margin C of the media feed direction is preset at the factory to 0mm as the initial value. To
change printing margin C, reset it by following the steps in "Menu setup on the operation panel".
• Set the continuous printing item to "ON".
Refer to: “Joint printing menu”
• Change the value in the continuous margin item.
Refer to: “Joint margin menu”
• Printing margin A of the media feed direction becomes 0 mm automatically for following cases.
• When the continuous printing has been set as "ON".
Refer to: “Joint printing menu”
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5.1.5 Criteria for the media feed
The criteria for the media feed that can be used for this product are as follows.
Before using media, confirm the following evaluation items.
Notes
• Among the following items, if following problems occurred, may not be warranted even if the
Maintenance contract has been concluded. (Repair may require expense.)
• No.1 to 3, 6 to 8, 13, 14
Notes
• Please refer to: "Menu setup on the operation panel" for details of the setup menu.
No. Evaluation Item Evaluation Method Criteria
1
Paper float, cockle,
friction
1. Set "High" for the print head height
menu of the operation panel.
2. Confirm the following operation.
• Perform no printing, media
feed only.
• Perform 4m printing by 200%
print.
• No Paper float, cockle, friction
• Or media should not make friction
with the print head nozzle.
2 Anti static
1. Set following items for the Printing
mode menu of the operation panel.
• Printing quality:360dpi×180dpi
• Printing direction: Bi-direction
2. Perform a printing of one-roll
(min.20m).
No error printing, error feed, and
machine-stop.
3 Slant
1. Set following items for the Printing
mode menu on the operation
panel.
• Printing quality:360dpi×360dpi
• Printing direction: Uni-direction
2. Perform printing.
Within 30m±0.1% with left/right edge of
the media as the baseline
4
Detect the end of
roll media.
After Media setting, confirm the end of
roll media.
No error for detection of the end of roll
media.
5 Media sensor After Media setting, detect media. No error for media detection sensor.
6
Weight, Diameter,
Number of
rolling
Confirm media visually.
• Max. 2600 mm
• External diameter: Max. 250 mm
• Weight: Max. 140kg
7 Thickness Confirm media visually. Within 0.08 mm-1.0 mm
8
Rolling start of
cardboard
core
Confirm media visually.
• Media breakaway without
cardboard
• core lift
• No remains of adhesives on
media.
9
Condition of both
edges of
roll media
Confirm media visually.
10 Roll direction Confirm media visually.
Align the edges equally.
Tolerance: +2.0 mm, -1.5 mm
• The printable side is outside.
• Printable side with inside will not
be guaranteed.
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No. Evaluation Item Evaluation Method Criteria
11
Damage, wrinkle, stain,
foreign materials on
media
Confirm media visually.
No damage, wrinkle, stain, and foreign
materials on media.
12 Cardboard core I.D. Confirm card board core visually.
• Diameter: 3". (tolerance:±3mm) •
• Length: Max. 2640mm
• Projection from the edge of roll
• media:
o Right: Max. 25 mm
o Left: Max. 25 mm
• Full insertion of scroller to media
flange.
• No slipping
13 Curl Confirm media visually.
• No float by the curl when sticking
media to the media guide.
• No friction with the print head
nozzle during printing.
14 Scuffing Confirm media visually.
No scuffing on media surface and edge
face.
5.1.6 Me dia Feed Compensation (Distance Adjust)
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
When used?
Depending on the thickness of the media, the media feed amount will have to change. If printing results show
following symptoms:
• Overlapped printing images
• White lines on printing image
Then, adjust the media feed compensation value with the following procedure.
Procedure:
Step 1: Go to the ‘Media feed compensation’ menu on the operation panel by following "Menu setup on the
operation panel". See image below.
• The ‘Media feed compensation’ menu is named ‘DistAdj.’ menu on the operation panel.
• Refer to: “Printing by Media feed compensation menu” for more details about all the functions in the ‘Media
feed compensation’ menu.
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Step 2: Push the [F1] key on the operation panel to perform printing by media feed compensation.
Step 3: When printing with media feed compensation has been finished, push the [CANCEL] key on the
operation panel.
Step 4: Press the [F2] key of the control panel to change the media feed value.
Step 5: Push the [F2] key or [F4] key on the operation panel to increase (+) or decrease (-) the media feed
value, using the print result, examples shown below.
No adjustment needed Decrease media feed (-) Increase media feed (+)
Step 6: Push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel to save the adjusted value.
• After setting, shift to the previous upper menu.
Step 7: Repeat Step 2 to Step 7 until a good print result has been obtained.
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5.1.7 Installing media retainers
Variations in quality and used conditions could cause the edges of the media to curl, resulting in damage to the
media by the print head surface. To prevent this, use the media retainers to reduce curling of the media.
Use the following procedure to install the media retainers.
Handling the media retainers:
When installing and removing the media retainer, handle it as shown in the figure below.
Mishandling the media retainer could result in bent metal parts that interfere with the print head.
No. Name
1 Media retainer
Installing procedure:
Step 1: Load the media so that the distance from the edge of the media to the media loading position is at
least 40 mm.
Refer to: “Loading roll media”
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Media loading position
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Step 2: Align the alignment line on the media retainers to the edge of the media with, and install the media
retainers on the platen as shown on the image below.
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Media retainers
3 Alignment line
4 Platen
Notes
• When installing the media retainers, be sure that the magnet in the rear does not stick out from the
stainless steel part of the platen to prevent that the media retainers will come off and interfere with the
print head.
Step 3: Make sure that the media retainers do not interfere with the media as it is fed through the printer.
Notes
• If there is interference with the media as it is fed through the printer even after the media holder plate
has been installed, the media retainer should not be used.
• When removing the media retainer, slide the plate on the platen for near side.
5.1.8 Head cleaning before printing
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
When used?
Before printing, perform purge and head cleaning to clean the print head surfaces and the nozzles.
Procedure:
The procedure consists of 2 parts.
1. Perform a purge
Step 1 : Switch ON the printer.
Step 2 : Verify the product is in the normal status.
Step 3 : Press the [F4] key of the control panel. See below.
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Step 4 : Press the following keys on the control panel to change the settings :
• [F1] key: changing the ink colour
• [F2] key: changing the purge Mode
Notes
• The factory default settings (initial values) are set as follows.
o Ink Colour: All
o Purge mode: Normal
• Normally, there is no need to change the settings.
• For details on the settings, refer to "Head cleaning".
Step 5 : Press the [ENTER] key on the control panel.
• The settings are confirmed.
• The unit will start the purge process.
• Following message appears:
Notes
• When the [CANCEL] key on the control panel is pressed in the purge menu, the unit will return to
normal status without performing the purge process.
Step 6 : Wait until the purge process is completed for all print heads and the control panel has returned to
the normal status.
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2. Wipe the heads
Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover.
Step 2 : Put the purge plate down the purge stand.
No. Name
1 Purge plate
Step 3 : Lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head using the attached print head wiper. Wipe
from the back to the front of the head surface.
No. Name
1 Print head
2 Print head wiper
Notes
• All print head surfaces should be wiped off, even after purging 1 colour only. Otherwise, ink may drip
from the print head at which purging was not performed.
Step 4 : Lift the purge plate to fix it.
Step 5 : Close the maintenance cover; ensure that the cover has been firmly fixed.
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5.2 TESTPRINTING
Follow the steps below to do a test print to confirm that your printer operates correctly.
Step 1 : Switch ON the printer and set media.
Refer to “Switching the printer ON/OFF” and “Setting media type”
Step 2 : Verify that the product is in normal status.
Step 3 : Press the [MENU▲] key or [MENU▼] key on the operation panel.
• The screen shows the Setup Menu:
Step 4 : Press the [F2] key on the control panel.
• The screen shows the ‘TestPrint (1/4)’ menu:
• To go to the next TestPrint menu’s, press the [MENU▲] key or [MENU▼] key on the operation
panel.
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Step 5 : Select an item among the following and press the appropriate key, from [F1] key to [F4] key.
Setup items Parameters Descriptions
Setup
Perform Setup List printing.
Refer to: “Setup List”
SetupALL
Perform Setup list, the User Paper list, and the Print Mode
list printing.
Refer to: “Setup List”
Nozzle Chk 1
Perform Nozzle check 1 (horizontal line) pattern printing.
Refer to: “Nozzle Check”
Test Print (1/4)
Nozzle Chk 2
Perform Nozzle check 2 (step line) pattern printing.
Use this function when it is difficult to check if there is any
clogging of nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing by using
Nozzle check 1 pattern.
Refer to: “Palette”
Uni-Qlty 1
To print an adjust pattern in quality mode, unidirectionalsingle path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Uni-Qlty 2
To print an adjust pattern in quality mode, unidirectionaldouble path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Uni-Spd 1
To print an adjust pattern in speed mode, unidirectionalsingle path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Test Print (2/4)
Uni-Spd 2
To print an adjust pattern in speed mode, unidirectionaldouble path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Bi-Qlty 1
To print an adjust pattern in quality mode, Bidirectional-single
path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Bi-Qlty 2
To print an adjust pattern in quality mode, Bidirectionaldouble path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Bi-Spd 1
To print an adjust pattern in speed mode, Bidirectional-single
path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Test Print (3/4)
Bi-Spd 2
To print an adjust pattern in speed mode, Bidirectionaldouble path.
Refer to: “Alignment”
Test Print (4/4) Palette Perform Palette printing
Step 6 : Printing the selected item.
Step 7 : Wait until printing is finished and the printer has been returned to the normal status.
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5.2.1 Setup List
Use this function to check the current status of the printer.
Notes
• Only when “Setup ALL” is selected, User Paper list and Print mode list are printed.
• For printing, refer to “Testprinting”.
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5.2.2 Nozzle Check
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Use this function to check if there is any clogging of the nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing.
Notes
• If printing quality declines, or if missing dots are evident after the nozzle check, the print heads need
to be cleaned.
• Refer to: "Head cleaning" to perform head cleaning.
• After finishing the head cleaning, perform the nozzle check again.
Notes
• For printing, refer to “Testprinting”.
• Nozzle Check 1
• Nozzle Check 2
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5.2.3 Alignment
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
When used?
Use this function to adjust the print quality for best results.
Notes
• The print quality of your printer is pre-adjusted when it is shipped. Use this function when the
installation environment of the printer or media type has been changed and print quality declines.
Notes
• For printing, refer to “Testprinting”.
Procedure:
• Switch ON the printer and set the media.
• Print on adjustment pattern to adjust printing to align according to “Testprinting”.
• Determine the line number (1 to 7) in which the printed line has the best quality. In image below, this is
line no. 4 for all heads (A to B).
• Press either the [F2] key or [F4] key to select the number for the line chosen in the previous step.
(example below shows display for head A)
• Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel to register the “Head” setting value.
Repeat Steps 3 to 5 for heads B to F.
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5.2.4 Palette
This is used when comparing the pen colour setting of the computer and the drawn colour of the product.
Notes
• For printing, refer to “Testprinting”.
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5.3 MEDIA FEED COMPENSATION (DISTANCE ADJUST)
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
When used?
Depending on the thickness of the media, the media feed amount will have to change. If printing results show
following symptoms:
• Overlapped printing images
• White lines on printing image
Then, adjust the media feed compensation value with the following procedure.
Procedure:
Step 1 : Go to the ‘Media feed compensation’ menu on the operation panel by following "Menu setup on the
operation panel". See image below.
• The ‘Media feed compensation’ menu is named ‘DistAdj.’ menu on the operation panel.
• Refer to: “Printing by Media feed compensation menu” for more details about all the functions in the ‘Media
feed compensation’ menu.
Step 2 : Push the [F1] key on the operation panel to perform printing by media feed compensation.
Step 3 : When printing with media feed compensation has been finished, push the [CANCEL] key on the
operation panel.
Step 4 : Press the [F2] key of the control panel to change the media feed value.
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Step 5 : Push the [F2] key or [F4] key on the operation panel to increase (+) or decrease (-) the media feed
value, using the print result, examples shown below.
No adjustment needed Decrease media feed (-) Increase media feed (+)
Step 6 : Push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel to save the adjusted value.
• After setting, shift to the previous upper menu.
Step 7 : Repeat Step 2 to Step 7 until a good print result has been obtained.
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5.4 PRINTING FLOW
The following chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary.
1. Make the printing data
Make the printing data using application software (RIP).
↓
2. Switch ON the printer and load media into the printer.
Refer to: “Media handling”
Refer to: “Using media”
↓
3. Perform head cleaning before printing.
Refer to: “Head cleaning before printing”
↓
4. Make the preference setting for printing with the printer.
Refer to: “Menu setup on the operation panel”
↓
5. Start printing.
Refer to: “Operating from the operation panel”
↓
6. Perform after-printing operations.
Refer to: “Operations after printing”
Notes
• Do not open the front cover during printing. Doing so may stop the printer to print.
Though the printer resumes printing after you close the front cover, the quality of printing cannot be
guaranteed.
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6 PRINTER MENU
6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU 100
6.1.1 Main screen 100
6.1.2 Menu screen 100
6.1.3 Changing between the screens 101
6.1.3.1 From the main menu to the menu screen 101
6.1.3.2 From the menu screen to the main screen. 101
6.2 OPERATION PANEL IN STANDBY MODE 102
6.2.1 [F1] – Cancel 102
6.2.2 [F2] - Operating the pressure rollers 102
6.2.3 [F3] – Winding the roll media 103
6.2.4 [F4] - Cleaning the heads 105
6.3 OPERATION PANEL DURING PRINTING 107
6.3.1 Parameter change 107
6.3.2 Heater 108
6.3.3 Media feed compensation 108
6.3.4 Changing Printing Mode 109
6.4 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING 110
6.4.1 Roll media cutting procedure 110
6.5 MENU OVERVIEW (1/5 – 5/5) 112
6.5.1 Setup menu 1/5 114
6.5.1.1 Origin setup menu 114
6.5.1.2 Test print menu 115
6.5.1.3 Media setup menu 116
6.5.1.4 Media type menu 116
6.5.1.5 User media menu 117
6.5.1.6 Ink Dry menu 118
6.5.1.7 Head Height menu 118
6.5.1.8 Stiff menu 119
6.5.1.9 Lever pressure menu 119
6.5.1.10 Platen heater menu 119
6.5.1.11 Drier menu 120
6.5.1.12 Prev. Stick menu 120
6.5.1.13 Media feed compensation menu 121
6.5.1.14 Printing by Media feed compensation menu 122
6.5.1.15 Change media feed compensation value menu 122
6.5.1.16 Print Unit menu 123
6.5.1.17 Print depth menu 123
6.5.1.18 Data size menu 124
6.5.1.19 PF size menu 124
6.5.1.20 CR size menu 125
6.5.1.21 Idle heat menu 125
6.5.1.22 Idle timeout menu 126
6.5.1.23 Media cut menu 126
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6.5.1.24 Set review menu 127
6.5.2 Setup Menu 2/5 128
6.5.2.1 Printing mode menu 128
6.5.2.2 Printing mode setup menu 128
6.5.2.3 Printing quality menu 129
6.5.2.4 Interlace Setup menu 129
6.5.2.5 Priority menu 129
6.5.2.6 Printing direction menu 130
6.5.2.7 Repeat printing menu 130
6.5.2.8 Repeat times menu 130
6.5.2.9 Interval time menu 131
6.5.2.10 Effect setup menu 131
6.5.2.11 Command setup menu 132
6.5.2.12 Image resolution menu 132
6.5.2.13 Online time out menu 133
6.5.2.14 Layout setup menu 133
6.5.2.15 Joint printing menu 133
6.5.2.16 Joint margin menu 134
6.5.2.17 Function setup menu 134
6.5.2.18 CMY→K menu 135
6.5.2.19 Mirror menu 135
6.5.3 Setup menu 3/5 136
6.5.3.1 Roll Media setup menu 136
6.5.3.2 Roll media length menu 136
6.5.3.3 Centronics menu 137
6.5.3.4 Network setup menu 137
6.5.3.5 IP address menu 138
6.5.3.6 Subnet mask menu 138
6.5.3.7 Gateway menu 139
6.5.3.8 Backup menu 139
6.5.4 Setup menu 4/5 140
6.5.4.1 Utility menu 140
6.5.4.2 Error Display menu 141
6.5.4.3 Media detection menu 141
6.5.4.4 Media width menu 142
6.5.4.5 Winding unit menu 142
6.5.4.6 Feed unit menu 143
6.5.4.7 Negative pressure pump menu 143
6.5.4.8 Slant check menu 143
6.5.4.9 Flushing menu 144
6.5.4.10 Mode Print 144
6.5.4.11 File management setup menu 145
6.5.4.12 Write mode menu 146
6.5.4.13 Reprint menu 147
6.5.4.14 File delete menu 148
6.5.4.15 Re-name menu 149
6.5.4.16 Format menu 150
6.5.4.17 Free area menu 151
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6.5.4.18 Initialize setup menu 151
6.5.4.19 All Initialize menu 152
6.5.4.20 Media setup Initialize menu 153
6.5.4.21 Printing mode initialize menu 153
6.5.4.22 Command setup Initialize menu 153
6.5.4.23 Layout setup Initialize menu 154
6.5.4.24 Function setup Initialize menu 154
6.5.4.25 Roll media setup Initialize menu 154
6.5.4.26 Centronics Initialize menu 155
6.5.4.27 Network Initialize menu 155
6.5.4.28 Utility Initialize menu 155
6.5.4.29 File management Initialize menu 156
6.5.5 Setup menu 5/5 156
6.5.5.1 Data dump menu 156
6.5.5.2 Head wash menu 157
6.5.5.3 Long-term storage cleaning menu 158
6.5.5.4 Maintenance status menu 159
6.5.5.5 Mode print menu 160
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6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU
Please find below all necessary information on how to switch, select and cancel menu items.
6.1.1 Main screen
When powering ON the printer, it will (when no errors occur) start up in its main screen. The function of each
key is explained below.
No Description Example
1 Displays the current status of the printer Ready to print
2 Displays the function assigned to the [F1] key Cancel
3 Displays the function assigned to the [F2] key Lever Up
4 Displays the function assigned to the [F3] key Feed&Reel
5 Displays the function assigned to the [F4] key Purge
6 Displays the currently set media type User 1-8
7
Displays the approximate amount of remaining media in metre. However, the amount
is displayed only when either 3roll media 1” Roll media 2” or “Roll media 3” is selected
in the roll media setting menu.
30m
6.1.2 Menu screen
In the SetupMenu, changes can be made to the printer settings. The content displayed on the LCD monitor of
the operation panel is as follows
No Description Example
1 Displays the setting menu name currently set SetupMenu
2 Displays the function assigned to the [F1] key OriginSet
3 Displays the function assigned to the [F2] key TestPrint
4 Displays the function assigned to the [F3] key MediaSet
5 Displays the function assigned to the [F4] key SetReview
6
Displays the currently available functions of the [F1] key to the [F4] key or displays the
page status if there are multiple pages for the currently displayed setting menu.
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