MUTOH ROCKHOPPER 62 inch, ROCKHOPPER 48 inch Operation Instructions Manual

ROCKHOPPER

ECO-SOLVENT PRINTER

OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

MUTOH EUROPE N.V.

Part n°: AP-75024

Rev. 1.2 – 18/08/2002

Operation Instructions Rockhopper Printer

AP-75024 Rev. 1.2. – 18/08/2002

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Operation Instructions Rockhopper Printer

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Operation Instructions Rockhopper Printer

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Dear Customer,
Mutoh’s new Rockhopper high-resolution drop-on-demand piezo electric outdoor inkjet

printer series consists of two models, i.e. a 62” (157 cm) and a 48” (122 cm) version.
Maximum print widths offered are 116 cm for the Rockhopper48 and 155 cm for the
Rockhopper62.

Application possibilities encompass outdoor poster printing, banners, long-term backlit
signage, building and construction announcements, vehicle graphics, durable indoor
graphics, POS displays, …

The printers use a newly developed eco-solvent ink. Inks are offered in six colours, i.e.
cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan & light magenta. Prints are UV- and water­resistant for up to three years outdoors(*). Lamination is required for heavy-duty
applications.

The Rockhopper printers offer various print resolutions, from 360 dpi & 720 dpi, up to 1440
x 720 dpi and diagonally interpolated 1440 x 1440 dpi. Print speeds vary between 14.49
m²/h at 360 x 180 dpi, 3.6 m²/h at 720 x 720 dpi and 0.68 m²/h at 1440 x 1440 dpi.

For the Rockhopper, Mutoh will be offering certified media such as banner and vinyl,
optimised for use with the Mutoh Eco-solvent inks. As standard, Mutoh Rockhopper
printers are equipped with an automatic take-up system for unattended printing and
separately controllable pre and post heaters for instant drying and a wider media
compatibility.

(*) Accelerated weather tests predict up to 3 years outdoor durability. Outdoor durability is
location and application dependant.

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Operation Instructions Rockhopper Printer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROCKHOPPER ECO-SOLVENT PRINTER OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................1

Regulatory and Safety Information.......................................................... 9

EMC Statement for CE Marking ...................................................................................9

FCC Compliance ..........................................................................................................9

Safety Labels Safety Labels, Symboles de sécurité, Sicherheitssymbole..................10

Installation Procedures ........................................................................... 17

Installation requirements: Selecting an adequate place for setting up your Equipment

...................................................................................................................................17

Unpacking your Rockhopper printer ...........................................................................19

What’s in the Box?......................................................................................................20

Getting to know the Printer parts and components.....................................................21

Assembling the printer................................................................................................23

The Parallel interface..................................................................................................29

Tips to use high-speed ECP parallel communication .................................................30

Installation of network interface board........................................................................31

Connecting the power cable / disconnect device........................................................33

Preparing for a job................................................................................... 35

Installing the ink cassettes..........................................................................................35

Adjusting Head Height................................................................................................42

Loading media............................................................................................................43

Using Pre- and post-heaters.......................................................................................55

Using Eco-Solvent Ink ................................................................................................55

Using Pigmented Ink................................................................................................... 55

Print Origin Control.....................................................................................................56

Micro-banding elimination...........................................................................................58

Daily Maintenance.................................................................................... 61

Replacing the ink cassettes........................................................................................61

Switching between dye inks and pigmented inks or changing to Eco-Solvent Ink......62

Cleaning the head cleaning wiper...............................................................................65

Replacing the cutting blade ........................................................................................66

Periodical Maintenance ..............................................................................................68

Understanding the control panel & printer controls............................. 69

Guided tour around the control panel .........................................................................69

Heater System Control Panel.....................................................................................74

Menu mode operation.................................................................................................75

Print modes accessible via the control panel..............................................................77

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REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION

EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING

Warning:

• This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take
adequate measures.

FCC COMPLIANCE

This equipment complies with the requirements for a Class A computing device in the FCC
rules, part 15, subpart J.

Operation of this device in a residential area may interfere with television reception or
operation of utilities.

Printers generate weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and
utilities. If the printer does interfere with radio or TV reception, try the following :

• Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.

• Change the direction of the printer.

• Move either the printer or the receiving antenna so there is more distance between

them.

• Be sure the printer and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.

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SAFETY LABELS
SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ,
SICHERHEITSSYMBOLE

Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the printer to alert you to
potentially hazardous situations or conditions. The following safety labels are used in and
on the printer:

La partie externe et interne de l’imprimante porte des symboles de sécurité destinés à
attirer votre attention sur des sources potentielles de danger ou des conditions pouvant
être dangereuses. Les symboles de sécurité suivants sont utilisés à l’intérieur et à
l’extérieur de l’imprimante:

Auf der Innen- und Außenseite des Druckers sind Sicherheitssymbole angebracht, die Sie
auf potentielle Gefahrenquellen oder potentiell gefährliche Bedingungen hinweisen sollen.
Im und auf dem Drucker werden die nachfolgend aufgeführten Sicherheitssymbole
verwendet:

WARNING

♦ Keep fingers clear of opening except when loading media.

This may result in unexpected injury and/or poor image quality.

♦ Ne mettez pas le doigts dans l’ouverture sauf lors du montage du papier. Ceci

peut éventuellement provoquer des blessures ou avoir un effet néfaste sur
l’impression.

♦ Nicht die Finger in die Öffnung stecken, außer wenn Druckmaterial eingesetzt

werden muß.
Das könnte Verletzungen verursachen und den Druckvorgang beeinträchtigen.

THE OPENING / OUVERTURE / ÖFFNUNG

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CAUTION

♦ When the message “Clean the wiper” is appeared on the LCD of the

operation panel, clean up the Head Cleaning Wiper. Refer to the User
Guide in detail.

♦ Periodical cleaning can avoid bad print result.

♦ Lorsque le message “Nettoyer le balai” apparaît sur l’ecran LCD du

panneau de commande, nettoyer le balai de nettoyage de la tête.
Reportez-vous au guide de l’utilisateur pour les détails.

♦ Le nettoyage périodique peut éviter la dégradation de la qualité de

l’impression.

♦ Wenn die Meldung “Wischer reinigen” auf dem LCD an der Frontplatte

erscheint, den Kopfwisser reinigen. Nähere Einzelheiten siehe
Bedienungsanleitung.

♦ Periodische Reinigung kann schlechte Druckqualität verhindern.

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CAUTION

♦ The corner edge of the Cutter Guide is sharp. Be careful not to cut your

fingers.

♦ The edge of the cutting tool such as knife is very sharp. When cutting

roll media with knife manually, handle it with care.

♦ Le bord d’angle du guide du cutter est tranchant. Veillez à ne pas vous

couper les doigts.

♦ Le bord des outils de coupe comme un couteau est très tranchant.

Manipulez ces outils avec précaution si vous coupez le rouleau de
papier manuellement au couteau.

♦ Die Eckkante der Schneidevorrichtungsführung ist scharf. Es besteht

Verletzunsgefahr.

♦ Scheidwerkzeuge wie Messer sind sehr scharf. Beim Schneiden von

Rollenmaterial von Hand mit einem Messer vorsichtig vorgehen.

CAUTION

♦ Do not open the front cover or touch the media during printing. This will result in poor

image quality.

♦ If no printing is to be done for some time, remove the media and set the hold lever in the

up position. Otherwise the media may lift up or become wrinckled and you will not be able
to obtain good printing results.

♦ Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle avant pendant l’impression. Et ne touchez pas le papier pendant

l’impression pour éviter que la qualité d’impression ne se dégrade.

♦ Si vous ne comptez pas imprimer pendant un certain temps, retirez le papier et mettez le

levier en position levée. Sinon, le support risque de se soulever et de se froisser et vous ne
pourrez pas obtenir une bonne qualité d’impression.

♦ Wahrend des Druckens nicht die Frontabdeckung öffnen und nicht das Druckmaterial

berühren. Das kann das Druckergebnis beeinträchtigen.

♦ Wenn längere Zeit nicht gedruckt werden soll, das Druckmaterial herausnehmen und die

Haltehebel in die obere Position stellen. Anderenfalls kann sich das Druckmaterial heb en
oder falten, so daß keine guten Druckergebnisse mehr zu erzielen sind.

CAUTION

If the media feed is not operating properly the media will jam and you will not be able to obtain good pri nting results.

♦ Don't use media that is curled, creased or torn.
♦ The media must be mounted correctly
♦ Media should be acclimatized to the environment for about 30 minutes before it is used.
♦ When roll media is mounted, the selector on the front panel must be set to roll media. If cut media is selected

when roll media is mounted, about 3m of media will be fed.

Si l'alimentation de papier ne fonctionne pas normalement, des bourrages risquent de se produire et vous ne
pourrez pas obtenir une bonne qualité d'impression.

♦ Ne pas utiliser de papier recourbé, plissé ou déchiré.
♦ Le papier doit être chargé correctement.
♦ Le papier devra être acclimaté à l'environnement pendant environ 30 minutes avant d'être utilisé.
♦ Lorsque le rouleau de papier est chargé, le sélecteur du panneau frontal doit être réglé sur "Papier en rouleau".

Si, "Papier coupé" est sélectionné alors qu'un rouleau de papier est chargé, 3m de papier environ seront
alimentés.

Wenn das Druckmaterial nicht einwandfrei transportiert wird, staut es sich, und es können keine guten
Druckergebnisse erzielt werden.

♦ Keine gerolltes,geknittertes oder eingerissenes Druckmaterial verwenden.
♦ Das Druckmaterial muß korrekt eingesetzt werden.
♦ Das Druckmaterial sollte vor Gebrauch etwa zehn Minuten lang der Betriebsumgebung angepaßt werden.
♦ Beim Einsetzen von Rollenmaterial muß der Wahlschalter an der Frontplatte auf Rollenmaterial eingestelt

werden. Steht der Wahlschalter auf Einzelblattmaterial, wenn Rollenmaterial eingesetzt ist, werden etwa 3m
Druckmaterial zugeführt.

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CAUTION

Precautions when the hold lever is up.

♦ Don't put the hold lever up while the head is operating (printing, media size detection,cutting,etc..)

The head and media keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor image quality.

♦ When the lever is up for media mounting, etc…, make sure the head is in a position where it does not

come into contact with the media keeper blade.

♦ Don't move the head while the lever is up. The media keeper blade must not come into contact with the

head.

Precautions when replacing the cutter.

♦ The power supply must be switched off and the hold lever must be in the down position when the cutter is

being replaced.

Précautions lorsque le levier de maintien est levé.
♦ Ne pas lever le levier de maintien lorsque la tête fonctionne (pendant l'impression, la selection du support

d'impression, la coupe du papier, le nettoyage, etc..). La tête et la lame de maintien du papier peuvent
entrer en contact et provoquer des dommages ou nuire à la qualité de l'image.

♦ Lorsque le levier est levé pour monter le support ou autres, veillez à ce que la tête soit dans une postion où

elle n'entre pas en contact avec la lame de maintien du support.

♦ Ne pas déplacer la tête lorsque le levier est levé. La lame de maintien du support ne doit pas entrer en

contact avec la tête.

Précautions lors du remplacement du cutter.

♦ Mettre l'appareil hors tension et abaisser le levier de maintien pendant le remplacement du cutter.

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei hochgestelltem Haltehebel.

♦ Den Haltehebel nicht hochstellen, während der Kopf arbeitet (beim Drucken, bei der Erkennung der

Druckmaterialgröße, beim Schneiden des Druckmaterials, bei der Reinigung, usw..). Der Kopf und das
Druckmaterial-Haltemesser könnten sich dabei berühren und Beschädigungen od er schlechte Bildqualität
verursachen.

♦ Wenn der Hebel zum Einsetzen von Druckmaterial usw. Hochgestellt ist, ist darauf zu achten, daß er sich

nicht in einer Position befindet, in der er in Kontakt mit dem Druckmaterial-Haltemesser kommt.

♦ Den Kopf nicht bewegen, während der Hebel hochgestellt ist. Das Druckmaterial-Haltemesser darf nicht in

Kontakt mit dem Kopf kommen.

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Auswechseln der Schneidevorichtung.

♦ Beim Auswechseln der Schneidevorrichtung muß die Stromversorgung ausgeschaltet sein und der

Haltebhebel muß sich in der unteren Position befinden.

WARNING

♦ The edges of the steel belt are sharp and should not be

touched.

♦ Les bords de la courroie métallique sont tranchants et ne

doivent pas être touchés.

♦ Die Kanten des Stahlriemens sind scharf und sollten nicht

berürht werden.

CAUTION

♦ The pressure roller must be in the up position whenever it is to

be moved.

♦ Le rouleau de pression doit être mis en position levée lorsqu'il

doit être déplacé.

♦ Die Andruckrolle muß sich zum Verschieben in der oberen

Position befinden.

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CAUTION

♦ The cutter blade is a consumable item. When its cutting performance deteriorates

it should be replaced in accordance with the User Manual.

♦ The media sensor section and printing board should be cleaned regurarly as

detailed under daily maintenance in the User Manual.

♦ La lame du cutter est un article consommable qui doit être remplacé

conformément à la procédure indiquée dans le mode d'emploi lors que les
performances de coupe se dégradent.

♦ La section de détection du support et la carte de traçage doivent être nettoyés

périodiquement de la manière indiquée pour l'entretien journalier dans le mode
d'emploi.

♦ Die Schneidevorichtung ist ein Verbrauchsartikel. Wenn ihre Schneideleistung

nachlaßt, muß sie entsprechend den Anweisungen in der Bedienungsanleitung
ausge wechsel t werden.

♦ Der Bereich des Druckmaterialsensors und die Zeichenfläche sollten regelmäßig

gereinigt werden, wie unter tâgliche Wartung in der Bedienungsanleitung
beschrieben.

MOUNTING CUT MEDIA

♦ Pass the media between the media keeper

blade and the printing board.

♦ Align the front right corner of the media

with the edge of the paper guide.

♦ Align the right side of the media with the

center of the alignment line (hole).

♦ Passez le papier entre la lame de maintien

et le carte d’impression.

♦ Alignez le coin avant droit du papier avec

le bord du guide de papier.

♦ Alignez l’extrémité droite du papier sur le

centre de la ligne d’alignement (orifice).

♦ Das Druckmaterial zwischen dem

Druckmaterial-Haltemesser und der
Zeichenfläche hindurchführen.

♦ Die vordere rechte Ecke des

Druckmaterials auf die Kante der
Papierführung ausrichten.

♦ Die rechte Seite des Druckmaterials auf

die Mitte der Ausrichtungslinie (Loch)
ausrichten.

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LOADING ROLL MEDIA

1. Remove the tape from the
roll media and pull out a rather
long length of roll media.

1. Retirez la bande du rouleau
et tirez une bonne longueur de
papier.

1. Das Klebeband von der Rolle
abziehlen und ein ziemlich
langes Stück Rollenmaterial
herausziehen.

2. Insert the end of the roll media between the
pressure roller and the drive roller and pull
out a fairly long length of roll media.

2. Introduisez l’extrémité du papier en rouleau

entre le rouleau de pression et le rouleau
d’entraînement et tirez une bonne longueur
de papier.

2. Das Ende des Rollenmaterials zwischen der
Andruckrolle und der Antriebsrolle einsetzen
und ein ziemlich langes Stück Rollenmaterial
herausziehen.

CHECK THE POSITION OF THE ROLL MEDIA

Rotate the scroller by hand, taking several turns of
roll media and check the position of the roll media.
The position is correct if the right side of the roll
media is in the center of the alignment line (hole)

Faites tourner la couronne de la main pour faire
plusieurs tours au rouleau de papier et vérifiez la
position du rouleau. Elle est normale si l’extrémité
de droite du rouleau se trouve à l’extrémité de
droite du rouleau d’entraînement et au centre de la
ligne d’alignement (orifice).

Durch mehrmaliges manuelles Drehen der
Papierspindel Rollenmaterial vor transportieren und
seine Position prüen. Das Rollenmaterial hat die
richtige Position wenn sich seine rechte Seite am
rechten Ende der Antriebsrolle und in der Mitte der
Ausrichtungslinie (Loch) befindet.

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ADJUSTING ROLL MEDIA POSITION

If the position of the roll media is incorrect, adjust the position of the roll
media as shown in the diagram below.

Si la position du rouleau est incorrecte, réglez-la de la manière
indiquée sur le schéma ci-dessous.

Wenn sich das Rollenmaterial nicht in der richtigen Position befindet,
muß es wie in der Abbildung unten gezeigt justiert werden.

If the roll needs to be moved to
the right.

Si le rouleau de papier doit être
retiré vers le côté droit.

Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach
rechts verschoben werden muß.

If the roll needs to be moved to
the left.

Si le rouleau de papier doit être
retiré vers le côté gauche.

Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach
links verschoben werden muß.

CAUTION

♦ Ink cartridges must not be removed during printing or poor image quality will result.
♦ Keep fingers clear of the ink cartridge box. It contains projecting parts which may cause

you an unexpected injury

♦ When removing or inserting the waste fluid box, be careful not to tilt it. You may spill ink

on your clothing and the equipment.

♦ La cartouche d’encre ne doit pas être retirée pendant l’impression, ceci pouvant

affecter sérieusement la qualité de l’impression.

♦ Ne pas mettre les doigts à l’intérieur du carton de la cartouche d’encre. Il contient des

pièces protubérantes qui pourrait vous blesser par inadvertance.

♦ Veillez à ne pas incliner le cartes d’encre usagée lors de son retrait ou de sa mise en

place. Vous risquez de vous salir ou de salir les appareils si vous renversez de l’encre

♦ Die Tintenpatrone darf während des Druckens nicht entfernt werden. Das könnte den

Druckvorgang erheblich beeinträchtigen.

♦ Nicht die Finger in den Tintenpatronenbehälter stecken. Dieser enthält vorstehende

Teile die Verletzungen verursachen können.

♦ Den Alttintenbehälter beim Herausnehmen und Einsetzen nicht neigen. Dabei könten

Alttinte herauslaufen und Kleidung und Gerät beschmutzen.

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Warning:
Make sure to connect the power cable only after all the steps of the

installation procedure are completed.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: SELECTING AN ADEQUATE
PLACE FOR SETTING UP YOUR EQUIPMENT

The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it
meets following conditions:

♦ Power supply:

- Voltage: 200 to 240 VAC or 100 to 120 VAC

- Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz

- Current: < 10 A (110 V)
< 5 A (220 V)

♦ Ambient conditions:

• Operating environment

- Temperature: 10°C to 35°C

- Humidity: 20% - 80% non-condensing

• Storage environment

- Temperature: -10°C to 60°C

- Humidity: 20% - 90% non-condensing

• Variation rate

- Temperature: 2°C per hour

- Humidity: 5% per hour

♦ Do not connect the printer to a power supply used by other devices that could interfere

with your printer.

♦ Do not use thinner, benzene or similar agents on the printer.
♦ Only use original Mutoh ink cassettes. Use of different ink cassettes might cause

damage to your printer. When using non Mutoh ink cassettes, the ink supply system,
the heads as well as the cleaning system will be considered out of warranty.

♦ Keep ink cassettes out of the reach of children.
♦ Store your ink cassettes in a cool place. The Rockhopper ink could get frozen,

however, if you store your ink below -18°C. In this case, leave your cassettes at room
temperature for at least three hours before using them.

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♦ Protect your printer from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight.
♦ It is best to keep your machine away from open windows and air-conditioners.

♦ See to it that there is an adequate space around the printer so that ventilation is not

obstructed.

♦ Avoid using your Rockhopper printer near heating systems, such as stoves or heaters.
♦ Avoid using your printer under strong lighting, such as halogen lamps or light bulbs.
♦ When selecting a place for your printer, leave at least 1 m in front and at the sides, and

1 m at the rear.

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UNPACKING YOUR ROCKHOPPER PRINTER

The printer body and printer Take-up system are packed in two separate boxes. Unpack
the printer body first.

Caution:

• When unpacking the printer, check whether all parts described in the
parts list are included in the box. Consult your dealer if anything
seems to be missing.

• Lifting the machine out of the box should be done by four people.

• Protect the printer from shocks.

• Do not dismantle the unit.

Procedure for unpacking the printer:

Step 1:

Remove the top cover cardboard and big sleeve.
Step 2:

Take out the leg set, accessories box, extra media
scroller, beams,…

Step 3:
Open the printer body box.

Step 4:

Remove all plastic and cardboard pieces holding the printer body.

Step 5:

Take out your media scroller
Step 6:

Check whether all parts described in the parts list are included in the box. Consult your
dealer if anything seems to be missing.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

What’s in the box ?

• Rockhopper printer unit

• Printer stand

• 2 media scrollers (2” / 3”) including plastic

flanges

• Scroller Slip Ring

• 1 Sheet-off knife, pre-installed in head

• Onyx PosterShop™ Lite – Mutoh Edition

Accessories kit consisting of:

• Power cable

• User’s Guide

• Extra Box with Roll Take-Up System

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GETTING TO KNOW THE PRINTER PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Left Cover

Front Paper
Guide

Front Cover Y-rail Cover Operating Panel Right Cover

Heater Panel

Pressure Lever

Waste Bottle

Control Box Take-up System

Left Cover

Front Paper
Guide

Front Cover Y-rail Cover Operating Panel Right Cover

Heater Panel

Pressure Lever

Waste Bottle

Control Box Take-up System

Cartridge Cover 6 Ink Slots

Rear Paper
Guide

Scroller

Waste
Bottle

Scroller
Adjusting
Screw

Scroller Slip
Ring

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Part Description

Covers

The protective covers protect the action environment.
Opening a cover immediately pauses printing which resumes
when the cover is closed.

Operation Panel

Positive Touch keyboard with integrated LCD-Display.

Heater Panel

To control the pre- and post heaters with integrated LCD­Display.

Pressure Lever

Lowers / Releases pressure rolls to load / unload media.

Take-up system

Used when using roll media.

Control box

Box with the main electrical components..

Front Paper Guide

The print plate is a firm, flat base which supports the media
during printing and houses the vacuum system and post­heaters.

Rear Paper Guide

Support the media during printing and houses the pre­heaters.

Scroller

Feeds through the roll media core to hold the media.

Scroller adjusting
screw

To adjust the position of the roll media.

Scroller Slip Ring

Prevents unwinding of roll media.

Ink cassette slots

Hold / detect the ink cassettes which are in use.

Waste bottle

Collects inkflow resulting from: purging, cleaning.

Caution:

• Do not use the printer as a shelf to store equipment.

• Do not lean on Front Paper Guide, Cartridges, … This may result in

unrecoverable damage of your machine.

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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER

Caution:

• Before lifting the printer body out of the box, make sure to remove all
plastic wrapping materials first, in order to avoid that the machine slips
from your hands.

Step 1:

Unpack the stand and assemble it by screwing the left and right stand legs to the cross
beam (upper bar)(1) and to the cross bar (lower bar)(2). To do this, use the 4 long
hexagon bolts and the large hex wrench provided to secure the cross beam (1), and 2 long
hexagon bolts to secure the cross bar (2). Make sure the caster wheels are on the front.
After securing the bolts permanently, put on the two plastic side covers.

Step 2 :

First make sure to mount the left end plate (plate without motor box) to the left leg of the
stand.

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Hook the left end plate between the leg assembly. Turn the left end plate diagonally, so
that you can put it in-between the left leg and then turn it right to fix it into place by means
of the hooks.

Fasten the left end plate temporarily with 2 bolts + washers (use a 3 mm hex key) onto the
bracket.

Push the endplate as much as possible to the upper side of the leg assembly, so you can
easily screw the printer body onto the stand.