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MUTOH EUROPE N.V. AP-75095, Rev : 2.1, 13/07/2004

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide

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Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide

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July 2004 Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM

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Dear Customer,

The Rockhopper II Eco-Solvent Plus printer series are offered in three different models, i.e. 50.11” (1273 mm), 65.07” (1651 mm) and 88.18” (2280 mm). Printing widths are respectively 1263 mm, 1641 mm and 2250 mm.

Equipped with a new set of 360 nozzles/colour piezo-electric drop-on-demand inkjet heads, the Rockhopper II combines high speed and high quality printing, with top production speeds of more than 30 m² per hour. Print resolutions offered are 360 x 360 dpi, 720 x 360 dpi, 720 x 720 dpi, 1440 x 720 dpi and 1440 x 1440 dpi.

Incorporating 8 colour channels, the Rockhopper II series printers can be set up for both 6 and 4 colour printing. For photo tone output printing, Mutoh offers a as standard 6-colour (CMYK, light cyan & light magenta) Eco-Solvent Plus ink set. For high speed, the user can load 2 x 4 CMYK ink sets, offering 440 ml ink autonomy per colour and the possibility to double the machine’s speed. Ink comes in 220 ml smart-chip ink cassettes.

Rockhopper II application possibilities encompass outdoor poster printing, banners, long-term backlit signage, building and construction announcements, vehicle graphics, durable indoor graphics, POS displays, … Apart from outdoor applications, Rockhopper II printers are also an excellent choice for durable photo-realistic prints for indoors.

The Rockhopper II is an easy to use printer for your outdoor and indoor print jobs.

Happy printing!

Mutoh Europe N.V.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................13

1.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................13

1.2. Warnings, Cautions and Notes................................................................................................ 13

1.3. Important safety instructions...................................................................................................13

1.4. Warning labels ........................................................................................................................16

1.5. Operation procedure labels .....................................................................................................19

1.6 Labels in function of transportation.........................................................................................20

2. Product Overview ........................................................................................................................21

2.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................21

2.2. Features ................................................................................................................................... 21

2.3. Part names and functions ........................................................................................................22

2.3.1. Front.................................................................................................................................22

2.3.2. Back .................................................................................................................................23

2.3.3. Position and function of the heating elements ................................................................. 24

2.3.4. Operation panel................................................................................................................26

2.4. Printer status............................................................................................................................28

2.4.1. Normal .............................................................................................................................28

2.4.2. Setting menu display........................................................................................................28

2.4.3. Changing the printer status ..............................................................................................29

3. Setting up the unit........................................................................................................................31

3.1. Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 31

3.1.1. Unpacking packaging box of the main unit .....................................................................31

3.1.2. Unpacking stand packaging box ......................................................................................32

3.2. Verification of packaged items ............................................................................................... 33

3.2.1. Packaging box of the main unit .......................................................................................33

3.2.2. Accessories box ...............................................................................................................34

3.2.3. Stand packaging box ........................................................................................................ 34

3.3. Assembly................................................................................................................................. 35

3.3.1. Assembling the stand .......................................................................................................35

3.3.2. Installing the stand ...........................................................................................................36

3.3.3. Fixing the printer body onto the stand ............................................................................. 37

3.3.4. Removal of protective packaging material ......................................................................38

3.3.5. Installing accessories........................................................................................................39

3.4. How to make your printer operative .......................................................................................40

3.5. Installation...............................................................................................................................43

3.5.1. Choosing a place for the printer.......................................................................................43

3.5.2. Installing the printer.........................................................................................................44

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4. Preparing for a job.......................................................................................................................45

4.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................45

4.2. Connecting the power cable....................................................................................................45

4.3. Connecting the foot switch .....................................................................................................48

4.4. Turning the power ON/OFF.................................................................................................... 49

4.4.1. Turning the power ON ..................................................................................................... 49

4.4.2. Turning the power OFF....................................................................................................49

4.5. Installing Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes................................................................................ 51

4.6. Media handling .......................................................................................................................54

4.6.1. Loading sheet media ........................................................................................................54

4.6.2. Loading roll media...........................................................................................................57

4.6.3. Setting media type............................................................................................................57

4.7. Testprinting ............................................................................................................................. 59

4.7.1. Setup List .........................................................................................................................60

4.7.2. NozzleCheck .................................................................................................................... 61

4.7.3. Alignment ........................................................................................................................61

4.7.4. Colour palette...................................................................................................................62

4.7.5. Maintenance record.......................................................................................................... 63

4.8. Connecting the printer to your PC ..........................................................................................64

4.8.1. System requirements........................................................................................................64

4.8.2. Selecting cables................................................................................................................ 64

4.8.3. Connecting the Centronics interface................................................................................65

4.8.4. Connecting the network interface .................................................................................... 66

5. Handling the printer .................................................................................................................... 67

5.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................67

5.2. Drawing flow ..........................................................................................................................67

5.3. Using media ............................................................................................................................68

5.3.1. Media type........................................................................................................................68

5.3.2. Cautions on handling media.............................................................................................68

5.3.3. Precaution on storing media.............................................................................................69

5.3.4. The printing area .............................................................................................................. 69

5.3.5. Media feed compensation ................................................................................................70

5.3.6. Details about Rockhopper II media .................................................................................72

5.4. Menu setup on the operation panel .........................................................................................73

5.4.1. Setup menu....................................................................................................................... 74

5.4.2. Ink status menu ................................................................................................................76

5.4.3. Origin setup menu............................................................................................................77

5.4.4. Test print menu ................................................................................................................78

5.4.5. Media setup menu ............................................................................................................ 79

5.4.6. Media type menu.............................................................................................................. 79

5.4.7. User media menu .............................................................................................................80

5.4.8. Thin Out: Ink amount menu............................................................................................. 82

5.4.9. InkDry menu ....................................................................................................................82

5.4.10. Head Height menu .........................................................................................................83

5.4.11. Stiff menu....................................................................................................................... 83

5.4.12. Thickness menu..............................................................................................................84

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5.4.13. Heater menu ................................................................................................................... 84

5.4.14. Drier menu .....................................................................................................................85

5.4.15. Fixer menu .....................................................................................................................85

5.4.16. Post Fixer menu .............................................................................................................86

5.4.17. HStatus menu Rockhopper II.........................................................................................86

5.4.18. HStatus menu Rockhopper II 4H...................................................................................87

5.4.19. Media feed compensation menu ....................................................................................87

5.4.20. Change media feed compensation value menu..............................................................88

5.4.21. Printing by Media feed compensation menu..................................................................88

5.4.22. Cut size menu................................................................................................................. 89

5.4.23. Top feed menu ...............................................................................................................89

5.4.24. Media cut menu..............................................................................................................90

5.4.25. Shortest cut menu........................................................................................................... 90

5.4.26. Printing mode menu.......................................................................................................91

5.4.27. Printing mode setup menu..............................................................................................91

5.4.28. Colour mode menu......................................................................................................... 92

5.4.29. Printing quality menu..................................................................................................... 92

5.4.30. InterLace Setup menu ....................................................................................................93

5.4.31. Printing direction menu..................................................................................................93

5.4.32. Repeat printing menu.....................................................................................................93

5.4.33. Repeat times menu.........................................................................................................94

5.4.34. Interval time menu .........................................................................................................94

5.4.35. Head speed menu ...........................................................................................................94

5.4.36. Command setup menu.................................................................................................... 95

5.4.37. Command select menu...................................................................................................96

5.4.38. Print step menu...............................................................................................................96

5.4.39. Print position menu ........................................................................................................ 96

5.4.40. Terminator menu............................................................................................................ 97

5.4.41. Image resolution menu................................................................................................... 97

5.4.42. Online time out menu.....................................................................................................98

5.4.43. Overwrite menu..............................................................................................................98

5.4.44. Halftone menu................................................................................................................ 99

5.4.45. Layout setup menu.........................................................................................................99

5.4.46. Layout method menu ...................................................................................................100

5.4.47. Joint printing menu ......................................................................................................100

5.4.48. Cutting position Menu .................................................................................................100

5.4.49. Function setup menu .................................................................................................... 101

5.4.50. CMY Æ K menu..........................................................................................................101

5.4.51. Scale menu ................................................................................................................... 102

5.4.52. Mirror menu ................................................................................................................. 102

5.4.53. Roll Media setup menu ................................................................................................103

5.4.54. Roll media length menu ............................................................................................... 103

5.4.55. Centronics menu ..........................................................................................................103

5.4.56. Network setting menu .................................................................................................. 104

5.4.57. IP address menu ...........................................................................................................105

5.4.58. Subnet mask menu .......................................................................................................105

5.4.59. Gateway menu .............................................................................................................106

5.4.60. DHCP menu ................................................................................................................. 106

5.4.61. MAC address menu...................................................................................................... 106

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5.4.62. Version menu ............................................................................................................... 107

5.4.63. Utility menu .................................................................................................................107

5.4.64. ErrorDisplay menu.......................................................................................................108

5.4.65. Media detection menu..................................................................................................108

5.4.66. Power on cleaning menu..............................................................................................109

5.4.67. Media width menu .......................................................................................................109

5.4.68. Print and wipe menu ....................................................................................................110

5.4.69. File management setup menu.......................................................................................111

5.4.70. Write mode menu......................................................................................................... 112

5.4.71. Re-print menu ..............................................................................................................113

5.4.72. File delete menu...........................................................................................................114

5.4.73. Re-name menu .............................................................................................................114

5.4.74. Format menu ................................................................................................................115

5.4.75. Initialize setup menu .................................................................................................... 116

5.4.76. All Initialize menu .......................................................................................................117

5.4.77. Media setup Initialize menu.........................................................................................118

5.4.78. Printing mode initialize menu......................................................................................118

5.4.79. Command setup Initialize menu ..................................................................................118

5.4.80. Layout Setup Initialize menu ....................................................................................... 119

5.4.81. Function setup Initialize menu.....................................................................................119

5.4.82. Roll media setup Initialize menu .................................................................................119

5.4.83. Centronics Initialize menu ........................................................................................... 120

5.4.84. Network Initialize menu...............................................................................................120

5.4.85. Utility Initialize menu .................................................................................................. 120

5.4.86. File management Initialize menu.................................................................................121

5.4.87. WEB password initialize menu.................................................................................... 121

5.4.88. Data dump menu .......................................................................................................... 121

5.4.89. Ink Manager menu .......................................................................................................122

5.4.90. Head Wash menu ......................................................................................................... 122

5.4.91. Ink Load menu .............................................................................................................123

5.4.92. Ink Change menu .........................................................................................................123

5.4.93. Cutter change menu .....................................................................................................124

5.4.94. Wiper clean menu ........................................................................................................124

5.4.95. Tank change menu .......................................................................................................125

5.4.96. Tubing Flush menu ......................................................................................................125

5.4.97. Version Check menu....................................................................................................126

5.5. Operating from the operation panel ......................................................................................127

5.5.1. Controlling the heater elements on the Rockhopper II printer.......................................127

5.5.2. Controlling the heater elements on the Rockhopper II 4H printer.................................129

5.5.3. Feeding media................................................................................................................132

5.5.4. Operating the pressure rollers ........................................................................................ 132

5.5.5. Print mode check............................................................................................................133

5.6. Operations after printing ....................................................................................................... 134

5.6.1. Cutting media.................................................................................................................134

5.6.2. Media cutting procedure ................................................................................................135

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6. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................137

6.1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................137

6.2. Failures and malfunctions of the printer ............................................................................... 137

6.3. Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 144

6.3.1. Status messages.............................................................................................................. 144

6.3.2. Message type error display and solutions ...................................................................... 145

6.3.3. Data error display and solutions.....................................................................................146

6.3.4. Command error display and solutions ...........................................................................147

6.3.5. Error requiring a restart.................................................................................................. 147

6.4. When media jams occur........................................................................................................ 149

6.4.1. How to remove a piece of media (cut media) ................................................................ 149

6.4.2. How to remove a piece of media (roll media) ...............................................................149

7. Daily Maintenance .....................................................................................................................151

7.1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................151

7.2. Replacing consumables......................................................................................................... 151

7.3. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................161

7.4. Changing Ink Types..............................................................................................................168

7.5. Transfer and transportation ................................................................................................... 170

7.6. Periodical Services................................................................................................................172

7.6.1. Service by end-user........................................................................................................172

7.6.2. Service by authorised Mutoh technician........................................................................172

7.7 End-user service.....................................................................................................................174

7.7.1 Replacing the wipers and wiper arm............................................................................... 174

7.7.2 Replacing the absorbents ................................................................................................177

8. Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 179

8.1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................179

8.2. 2 or 4 heater...........................................................................................................................179

8.3. Product Specifications...........................................................................................................180

8.4. Interface Specifications......................................................................................................... 182

8.5. Installation of other parts ......................................................................................................184

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. INTRODUCTION

This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operate this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels.

Important :

• Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when using the

1.2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into the following 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 (moderately or lightly) or damage to your

equipment

Notes Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer

equipment.

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 place

• 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 table cloth. Doing

so could obstruct ventilation and cause fire.

¾ Do not place the printer in humid and dusty areas. Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire.

¾ Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electrical shock.

¾ Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock.

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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 Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets.

Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire.

¾ Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn 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, electrical shock or fire may occur.

¾ Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V to 120V, or AC 220V to 240V). Otherwise,

electrical shock or fire may occur.

¾ Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100 V to 120V, or AC 220V to 240V). 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 shock or fire may occur.

¾ Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable.

o Do not modify the cable. o Do not put heavy objects on the cable. o Do not bend, twist or pull the cable. o Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat.

¾ Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur.

o Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug. o Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go.

¾ When handling the foot switch, be aware of the following:

o Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch. o Do not bend the cable of the foot switch with force and do not pull. o Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices.

¾ When handling ink cassettes, be careful that ink does not get in your eyes or on your skin.

However, if this happens, flush immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may become congested or inflamed slightly. If you feel discomfort, consult a doctor immediately.

¾ Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your skin.

¾ Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the cover of the ink compartment.

¾ Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover.

¾ Follow the instructions below when connecting the network interface cable. Otherwise, electrical

shock or fire may occur.

o Do not touch the connector. o Do not connect the network cable connector that is not the same specification to the

interface board.

¾ When cutting the roll media, be careful of the following. Incorrect handling can result in injury to

the hands and fingers from the razor blade.

o When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove. o Move the razor blade slowly along the media cutting groove.

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¾ Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other active agents. Doing so may result in damage or

paint peeling from the casing.

¾ Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit.

¾ Be careful not to touch the heaters during or after operation. Doing so may result in burns.

¾ Only use Eco-Solvent Plus ink and appropriate cleaning liquid. Using other ink (e.g. dye or

pigment) will cause permanent damage to the printer.

¾ Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a

malfunctioning in the printer.

¾ Do not touch the cutter blade. Doing so may result in bodily injury.

¾ Do not cut hard objects or drop the cutter. Doing so may damage or chip the cutter blade.

¾ Do not bend or pull the waste fluid tube. Doing so may cause that the waste fluid will leak out and

malfunction in the product.

¾ Do not touch the cleaning wiper or the head cap unit while cleaning the cleaning wiper. Doing so

may result in poor head cleaning because of oil on your hands.

¾ Do not tilt the printer, stand it against a wall or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink to

leak inside the printer. Movement after transport is also not covered by the warranty.

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 Have four or more people unpack and assemble the printer.

¾ When lifting the printer out of the packing box, be sure to remove the vinyl cover first, and then

grab the holding grips on the sides of the printer. Lifting the printer with the vinyl cover on may cause your hands to slip and drop or damage the printer.

¾ Have two or more people transport 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 fulfill the conditions below.

o Earth terminals of power sockets o Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under the ground

¾ Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfill the conditions below.

¾ When setting roll media, place it on top of a desk or other flat surface. Setting roll media with the

scroller standing up may damage them.

¾ Keep the printer horizontal during transportation.

¾ Be sure to do the following before attaching options.

o Turn the printer off. o Unplug the power cord from the socket. o Unplug cables connected to the printer. Otherwise, damage to the printer or your computer

may occur.

o Remove electrostatic charge from your clothes and body by touching the metal parts of the

printer.

o Electronic components such as the memory may malfunction if exposed to an electrostatic

charge.

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1.4. WARNING LABELS

The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached on areas which require attention. 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 labels.

Notes :

• Make sure that all labels can be recognized. If text or illustrations cannot be seen

• When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a

• If a warning label is damaged, lost or cannot be recognized, replace the label.

clearly, either clean or replace the label.

solvent or gasoline.

When replacing warning labels, contact your local MUTOH dealer.

1.4.2. Locations and types of warning labels

The locations of warning labels are shown below.

1.4.2.1. Location and types of warning labels on front part.

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No. Type

CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION

> 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 put the hold lever in the up position. Otherwise the media may lift up and become wrinkled and you will not be able to obtain  good printing results.



> Öffnen Sie wärhend des Druckens die Frontabdeckung nicht und berühren Sie das  Druckmaterial nicht. > Wenn Sie wärhend längere Zeit den Drucker nicht benutzen, nehmen Sie das Druckmaterial heraus und stellen Sie den Halthebel in die obersten Position. Sonst kann sich das Druckmaterial aufheben und zerknittern und demzufolge erzielen Sie keine gute Druckergebnisse mehr.



> N'ouvrez pas le couvercle quand l'imprimante est en train d'imprimer. Ne touchez pas non plus  le papier afin d'éviter que la qualité s'aggrave. > 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 n'obtiendrez  pas de bonne qualité d'impression.

CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION

> To avoid injury, keep fingers away from the  cutter blade.



> Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, berürhen Sie das  Schneidemesser nicht.



> Ne touchez pas la lame afin d'éviter des blessures.

> To avoid injury, do not touch the edge of the  steel belt.



> Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, berühren Sie den Stahl-Antriebsriemen nicht .



> Ne touchez pas la courroie de transmission en acier afin d'éviter des blessures.

A Only onto the Rockhopper II 4H printer

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1.4.2.2. Location and types of warning labels on back part.

No. Type

CAUTION

THIS UNIT HAS TWO POWER SUPPLY CORDS, WHEN WiNDING UNIT IS PROVIDED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS  BEFORE SERVICING.

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1.5. OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS

The handling, attachment locations and types of operation procedure labels are explained below. Your printer has labels, which explain the operations that require particular care. Read and understand the locations and contents of these labels thoroughly before performing your work.

No. Type Refer to

Number of the Colours

Ink Type

Eco Solvent  2x4 colours

Eco Solvent 1x6 colours

Black

Slot Number of Ink Cartridge

Cyan

Yellow

Cyan

Transition

Liquid

Magenta

Transition

Liquid

Yellow

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Light Cyan

Black

Light Magenta

Æ Installing ink cassettes

Please note that ink cassettes order is different for 87” printers versus 50” and 64” printers.

(Label 50” and 64” printer)

Number of the Colours

Ink Type

Eco Solvent  2x4 colours

Eco Solvent 1x6 colours

Black

Slot Number of Ink Cartridge

Magenta

Cyan

Transition

Liquid

Transition

Cyan

Yellow

Liquid

Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Magenta

Light Cyan

Yellow

Light Magenta

Æ Installing ink cassettes

Please note that ink cassettes order is different for 87” printers versus 50” and 64” printers.

(Label 87” printer)

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1.6 LABELS IN FUNCTION OF TRANSPORTATION

Nr. Description

BEFORE powering on printer,

REMOVE clamp from waste tubes: On right bottom side of machine! Remove dummy cassettes before powering on the printer. BEFORE powering on printer;

REMOVE clamps from waste tubes You can also find a label on each of the 8 dummy cassettes:

Dummy cassette, please remove before powering on the printer. BEFORE powering on printer,

REMOVE dummy cassettes. Plastic bag with the 8 waste tubes and clamps

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2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1. INTRODUCTION

This chapter explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer.

2.2. FEATURES

The features of the printer are explained below.

(1) High speed output

3 models feature new print heads and achieve high speed printing. They also offer printing widths up to 1263 mm in Rockhopper II-50 (50 inch), 1643mm in Rockhopper II-64 (64 inch) and 2230 mm in Rockhopper II-87 (87 inch).

(2) Wide variety of compatible media

Adjustable head height can be adapted to various media thickness from 0.08 up to 1.1 mm.

(3) Vibrant Colour Reproduction

To reproduce sharp and vivid colour, 4 or 6 ink colours are used for printing. 220ml of large capacity EcoSolvent Plus cassette is equipped with an IC chip, which can automatically detect the ink quantity, significantly improving productivity.

(4) Effective usage of media

A JOG feature is provided allowing the user to set the printing position. Because printing can be performed on media on which there has already been printed, excess space can be used effectively.

(5) RIP

Software Starter Pack included in-the-box. (To be defined with the order.)

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2.3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Part names and functions are explained below.

2.3.1. Front

No. Name Function

1 Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the

printer and other functions. 2 Ink compartment This is the place for installing ink cassettes. 3 Front cover This cover keeps the operator safe from the drive parts of the printer

while it is operating. Only open and/or close the cover to perform

following operations:

¾ Media setting and replacement

¾ Cutter blade replacement

¾ Cleaning the cleaning wiper

¾ In case of media jam.

4 Pressure rollers This roller is used to press the media from above and keep it flat when

printing. 5 Maintenance cover This protects users from electric shocks caused by touching the

internal electrical parts. The cover is opened when expansion

memory (optional) has to be installed, and is closed for normal use. 6 Stand This stand is used to install the printer on a surface flat floor.

The following options are available for installation.

¾ Motorized roll-up/roll-off system

¾ Take-up system + scroller receiver

7 Media cut groove Only onto the Rockhopper II 4H printer!

Used to cut the media straight when it is cut manually.

8 Cassette cover Only onto the Rockhopper II printer!

This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the unit. This is opened during following operation :

¾ When cleaning the cleaning wiper 9 Foot switch This switch is used to raise and lower the pressure rollers. 10 Paper Guide Support the media during printing

In the Rockhopper II it houses post-heater (dryer).

In the Rockhopper II 4H it houses the fixer, post-fixer and dryer.

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2.3.2. Back

No. Name Function

1 AC inlet This is the inlet interface to which the power plug is connected. 2 Interface connector This is the connector to which the interface cable is connected. 3 Foot switch connector This is the connector to which the foot switch cable is attached. 4 Insertion slot This is the slot for inserting media when loading it. 5 Interface slot 1 The network interface board attaches here. 6 Interface slot 2 7 Interface slot 3

This is not used for this printer. Close it with the cover.

8 Hard disk slot The hard disk attaches here. When not using a hard disk, keep the

cover closed.

9 Nameplate rating The type, name, serial number, rating and other details of the printer are

labelled here.

10 Rear Heater Supports the media during printing and houses the pre-heaters.

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2.3.3. Position and function of the heating elements

Notes :

• To verify if your printer is equipped with 2 or 4 heaters, please refer to the chapter

“Appendix”.

2.3.3.1. Rockhopper II 2 heater printers

Heater element Temperature Function

Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 – 50°C

→ Open the pores to make the media more receptive for eco-solvent plus ink.

Dryer (Heater D) 20 – 50°C

→ Applying heating immediately after printing improves ink/media anchorage. → The dryer helps to make the media touch-dry before it reaches the automatic take-up system.

There have been a number of requests from the field, asking the heaters to be on by default for a few user settings. This has now been implemented as follows:

1) For user 1 and user 8 default settings are as follows: a. Pre heater A: 50°C b. Dryer D: 50°C

2) For users 2 Î 7, by default the heaters are still OFF.

Notes :

• Please note some RIP software do not allow selection of the user from software

side. In some cases, however, they do automatically activate user 8

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2.3.3.2. Rockhopper II 4 heater printers

Heater element Temperature Function

Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 – 50°C

→ Open the pores to make the media more receptive for eco-solvent plus ink.

Fixer (Heater B) 20 – 70°C

→ To establish optimum fixation onto the media (coated and uncoated). → Optimizes the dot gain control.

Post-Fixer (Heater C) 20 – 70°C

→ The post-fixer finalizes the fixation process and helps to make the prints touch-dry.

Dryer (Heater D) 20 – 50°C

→ The dryer completes the drying for compatibility with the take-up in combination with higher output speeds. → Stickiness of printed banner materials is improved.

There have been a number of requests from the field, asking the heaters to be on by default for a few user settings. This has now been implemented as follows:

1) For user 1 and user 8 default settings are as follows: a. Pre heater A: 50°C b. Fixer B: 55°C c. Post Fixer C: 50°C d. Dryer D: 50°C

2) For users 2 Î 7, by default the heaters are still OFF.

Notes :

• Please note some RIP software do not allow selection of the user from software

side. In some cases, however, they do automatically activate user 8

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2.3.4. Operation panel

The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions.

The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below.

(1) Operation keys

No. Name Normal Setup menu display

1 [POWER] key Turns the printer on and off. Turns 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

[MENU ↓] key

8 [ENTER] key Displays the print mode currently set. Determines the new parameter value and

9 [CANCEL] key - Cancels the new parameter value and

Changes the LCD monitor display to the setup menu status. Changes the LCD monitor display to setup menu status.

Changes the menu in reverse order.

Changes the menu in forward order.

changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu. Sets the parameter value and changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu.

changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu. Clears the parameter value and changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu.

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(1) LCD monitor and status lamps

No. Name Colour Status Function

10 LCD monitor - - The 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.

12 ERROR lamp Red

13 DATA lamp Orange

14 MEDIA SET lamp Orange

17 HEATER lamp Orange

Flashing An error has occurred. The contents will be displayed on

the LCD monitor. OFF Either there is no error or the power is off. ON The printer is receiving print data. Flashing The printer is analysing received data. OFF The printer is waiting to receive print data. ON ¾ The pressure roller is in the release position.

¾ Media has not been loaded. OFF ¾ The pressure roller is in the secured position.

¾ The media has not been loaded. ON The media type is set to roll media. 15 ROLL lamp Orange OFF The media type is set to sheet media. ON The media type is set to sheet media. 16 SHEET lamp Orange OFF The media type is set to roll media. ON The temperature of the heating elements is the requested

temperature.

The real temperature is the same as the requested

temperature. Flashing The heating elements are warming up.

The real temperature is different as the requested

temperature. OFF The heating elements are powered OFF.

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2.4. PRINTER STATUS

The status of the printer is explained below.

2.4.1. Normal

Indicates that the printer can draw print data when media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. The contents displayed on the LCD monitor of the operation panel is as follows.

1 → 2 → 4 → 6 →

No. Position Description

1 1st line Displays the current status of the printer. Depending on the status, the

2 Left of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F1] key. 3 Right of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F2] key. 4 Left of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F3] key. 5 Right of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F4] key. 6 Left of 4th line Displays the currently set media type. 7 Right of 4th line Displays the approximate amount of remaining media that is currently

Ready to print Heaters Cleaning Cut&Feed Lever Up User 1 xxxm

contents may be displayed in 2 to 4 lines.

set. (Units: m) However, the amount is displayed only when either "Roll media 1", "Roll media 2", or "Roll media 3" is selected in the Roll media setting menu.

← 3 ← 5 ← 7

2.4.2. Setting menu display

Indicates that you can make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. Operation regarding printing is possible via the operation panel. The contents displayed on the LCD monitor of the operation panel is as follows.

1 → 2 → 4 →

No. Position Description

1 1st line Displays the setting menu name currently set. 2 Left of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F1] key. 3 Right of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F2] key. 4 Left of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F3] key. 5 Right of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F4] key. 6 4th line Displays the currently available functions of the [F1] key to the [F4]

* SetupMenu * InkStatus OriginSet TestPrint MediaSet

(1/7)

key. Displays the page status if there are multiple pages for the currently displayed setting menu.

← 3 ← 5 ← 6

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2.4.3. Changing the printer status

To change the printer status, follow the steps below.

(1) Changing the status from normal to the setting menu display

Press either [MENU Ç] or [MENU È] on the operation panel when the printer is in normal status. ¾ The display of the operation panel changes to the Setting menu display.

Notes :

• Refer to "Setup menu" for details of the setting menu.

(2) Changing the status from the setting menu display to normal

Take one of the following actions when the printer is in the setting menu display to change the operation panel display to normal one.

¾ Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. ¾ Leave the printer as it is for 3 minutes when the status is in the setting menu display.

Ready to print Heaters Cleaning Cut&Feed Lever Up User 1 xxxm

[MENU ↑] or [MENU ↓]

↓ ↓

↑ ↑

* SetupMenu *

InkStatus OriginSet TestPrint MediaSet (1/7)

Notes :

• Refer to ’Status messages" for details of displaying the printer status.

[CANCEL] or leave the printer as it is for 3 minutes

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3. SETTING UP THE UNIT

3.1. UNPACKING

The unpacking procedure is described below. The product is sent to the user in 2 boxes, 1 for the main unit and the other for the stand.

Caution :

• When unpacking this product, always work with at least 4 people.

• When removing this product from the packaging box, always remove the vinyl

3.1.1. Unpacking packaging box of the main unit

Unpack the package of the main unit according to the following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Move the packaging of the main unit to the location to unpack.

Remove the restraining bands.

Remove the top board and take out the packaging material (right upper side and left upper side).

plastic, and hold on the side of the product. Holding the unit over the vinyl plastic wrapping can result in slippage and dropping the unit, resulting in damage.

1. Top board 2. Packaging material (right upper side)

3. Packaging material (left upper side)

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Step 4 :

Remove the outer boards and take out the accessory box and the packaging box of the waste fluid tank.

1. Outer board 2. Accessory box

3. Packaging box of the waste fluid tank

3.1.2. Unpacking stand packaging box

Unpack the package of the stand according to the following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Move the packaging of the stand to the location to unpack.

Open the package and take out the foot, stay and the four packaging materials.

1. Stay 2. Foot

3. Packaging material

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3.2. VERIFICATION OF PACKAGED ITEMS

After unpacking the packaging box, inspect if the unit is not damaged and that all necessary parts are present.

Notes :

• The contents of the packages may be different depending on the market where

they are used. Contact your local MUTOH dealer for details.

• If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following:

3.2.1. Packaging box of the main unit

o The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. o Your local MUTOH dealer.

1 Main unit 1 set 3 Accessory box 1 set 2 Waste fluid tank 1 set

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3.2.2. Accessories box

1 Power cable 1 7 Cable clamp 3 2 Tube clamp 2 8 Screw driver 1 3 Foot switch 1 9 User's Guide 1 4 Hexagon socket head cap screw

(M6 x 30)

5 Hexagon socket head cap screw

(M6 x 16)

6 Assembly tool (Hexagon wrench:

diagonal diameter 5mm)

8 10 Quick Start Manual 1

8 11 Installation sheets

3.2.3. Stand packaging box

1 Stay 1 set 2 Foot 2

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3.3. ASSEMBLY

The assembly of this product is described below.

Caution :

When assembling this product, always work with at least 4 people or more.

3.3.1. Assembling the stand

Assemble the stand according to the following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Place the stand upside down as shown in the figure.

2. Install the foot to the stay according to the following procedure.

A ) :

B ) :

C ) :

Attach two feet on the bottom of the stay as shown.

Attach the hexagon socket head cap screws (M6 x 30: each 4) to each foot.

Using the assembly tool, tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws to install the feet.

1. Stay 2. Foot

3. Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 30)

Step 3 :

Assembling the stand has been completed.

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3.3.2. Installing the stand

Install the stand to the main unit according to the following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Place the stand with its feet on the floor.

Lift up the main unit with at least four persons by holding it by the handles.

Place the main unit on the stand.

1. Stand 2. Main unit

3. Handle

Step 4 :

Step 5 :

1. Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16) 2. Stand

3. Main unit

Step 6 :

Attach the hexagon socket head cap screws (M6 x 16: 8) to the stand.

Tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws to install the stand using the assembly tool.

Installing the stand has been completed.

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3.3.3. Fixing the printer body onto the stand

After installation of the unit onto the stand, please check if there is no gap between the printer body and the stand.

When you notice that there is a gap between the printer body and the stand, please follow the instructions mentioned below to minimize this gap.

Notes :

Please find enclosed three types of spacers.

• 5 pieces : 0.3 mm spacer

• 5 pieces : 0.5 mm spacer

• 5 pieces : 1.0 mm spacer

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Step 4 :

In case there is a gap between the stand and the printer body, loosen the screw fixing the stand to the unit.

Insert a spacer in-between the stand and the printer body.

Fully insert the spacer between the stand and the printer body.

Tighten the screw.

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3.3.4. Removal of protective packaging material

Protective packaging material is attached on following locations of this product. Remove all protective packaging material according to the following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Remove tape from all parts of the product.

Remove the two anti-rubbing materials on the top of the main unit.

1. Anti-rubbing material

Step 3 :

Remove the head unit fixture material from inside the front cover according to the following procedure.

A ) :

Open the front cover.

Caution :

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover.

1. Front cover

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B ) :

C ) :

Remove the two wing bolts.

Remove the head unit fixture material.

1. Wing bolt 2. Head unit fixture material

D ) :

1. Front cover

Step 4 :

Removal of protective packaging material is completed.

Close the front cover.

3.3.5. Installing accessories

To install accessories, such scroller receivers, take-up system, roll-off/roll-up system and waste fluid tank, please refer to the User’s Guide “Handling roll media on a Falcon II series printer and Rockhopper II series printer”.

Caution :

• Before powering ON the unit, make sure the waste bottle is installed.

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3.4. HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRINTER OPERATIVE

The installation Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes for the first time into the unit is explained below.

Caution :

¾ When handling Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes, be careful that ink does not get in

your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may become congested or inflamed slightly. If you feel

To install ink cassettes, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Before powering ON the unit for the first time, please be sure to have :

¾ 8 Eco Solvent Plus cleaning cassettes (related to the requested ink configuration on the

cassette cover)

¾ 8 cassettes of Eco Solvent Plus Ink.

Step 2 :

Check if the Waste Bottle is empty.

Step 3 :

Power ON the unit. The display will request to insert the Cleaning Cassettes.

¾ Install the 8 NEW Eco Solvent Plus Cleaning Cassettes (related to the requested ink

configuration).

discomfort, consult a doctor immediately.

¾ Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your

skin.

¾ Only use Eco-Solvent Plus ink and appropriate Eco Solvent Plus cleaning liquid.

Using other ink (e.g. dye or pigment) could cause permanent damage to the printer.

Notes :

¾ This product has been tuned for the use of Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes. If other

manufacturers’ products are used,

o drawing results become faint or ink ends are not properly detected, and o the warranty will not cover (repairs will require a fee) any resultant

breakdown.

• Refer to the price list for the different types and details of ink cassettes.

• Do not shake ink cassettes strongly. Otherwise, ink may leak.

• Do not disassemble ink cassettes. You cannot use disassembled cassettes.

Caution :

¾ Before powering ON the unit, make sure to:

 Remove the dummy cassettes  Remove the waste tube clamps  Remove the bag enclosing the waste tubes  Connect the waste tubes

Caution :

• When powering ON the unit for the first time, a cleaning cycle automatically starts.

Please follow the instructions mentioned on the display.

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1. Ink compartment 2. Ink configurations

1. Ink cassette slot 2. Cleaning cassette

The display will show the following message.

Ink refill rest 11 min

Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the display mention 0 minutes.

Ink refill rest 0 min

Step 4 :

The display will show the following message. Empty the waste Bottle.

Please empty Waste ink tank

Step 5 :

After emptying the Waste Bottle following message will be shown. Remove all the Cleaning Cassettes.

Please remove cassettes

Step 6 :

After removing the Cleaning Cassettes, following messages will appear on the display.

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Please insert New ink [ALL]

Step 7 :

Step 8 :

Insert the requested configuration of Eco Solvent Plus ink cassettes.

• The ink cassette must be put in a specific slot according to the type and colour used.

• Insert the cassette with the arrow mark face-up and pointing to the rear of the printer.

• Insert the cassette as far as possible.

1. Ink compartment

Step 9 :

Step 10 :

Step 11 :

After inserting the ink cassettes, following message will be shown.

Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the display mention 0 minutes.

If the display shows following message, please empty the Waste ink bottle.

The installation Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes has been finished.

Ink refill rest 11 min

Ink refill rest 0 min

Please empty Waste ink tank

Notes :

• During ink installation, note the following.

o Do not power off the printer. o Do not unplug the power cable. o Do not open the front cover.

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3.5. INSTALLATION

Product installation is explained below.

3.5.1. Choosing a place for the printer

Install the unit on a proper location referring to the following.

Important :

•

Do not place the printer on a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the product to fall, become damaged, or cause injury.

•

Do not stand on the printer or place any heavy objects on it. Doing so may cause it to fall over, become damaged, or cause injury.

•

Do not cover the ventilation hole of the printer with cloth, such as a blanket or table cloth. Doing so could prevent the printer from ventilating and cause fire.

•

Keep the printer away from humid and dusty areas. Humidity may result in electrical shock or fire.

3.5.1.1. Installation environment Requirements

Choose a place for printer installation following the requirements in the table below.

Area

Floor loading capability 2490Pa (300kg/m²) or over Electrical

Environmental

50” model 11.7m² (133ft²) or larger. Frontage of 4.3m (14.3ft) or greater. 64” model 12.7m² (144ft²) or larger. Frontage of 4.7m (15.7ft) or greater. 87” model 14.3m² (162ft²) or larger. Frontage of 5.3m (17.7ft) or greater.

Voltage AC100V - 120V or AC220V – 240V Frequency 50/60Hz±1Hz Capacity AC100V - 120V: 12A or more

Recommended working environment Operational conditions Temperature: 18°C to 35°C

Rate of change Temperature: No more than 2°C per hour

Storage environment Temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Notes :

• Avoid the following temperature and humidity conditions. Otherwise, printed

images may appear differently from what you expect:

• MUTOH recommends that the printer should be installed where air conditioning can

be adjusted easily.

Unstable surfaces

Slanted surfaces

Locations that are subject to vibration from other product

AC220V - 240V: 6A or more Temperature: 25°C Humidity: 40% to 60%, without condensation

Humidity: 40% to 60%, without condensation

Humidity: No more than 5% per hour

Humidity: 5 to 85%, without condensation (When ink has been discharged.)

o Places where sudden changes in temperature and humidity are expected,

even though the condition is within the range written above.

o Places where direct sunlight or excessive lighting are expected. o Places where air conditioners blow directly.

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3.5.1.2. Required space

Install the product on a flat surface that fulfills the following conditions.

Notes :

• Refer to “Product Specifications” of the User's Guide for the information of the

product.

a=1000mm b=1000mm c=2500mm d=600mm e=1250mm

3.5.2. Installing the printer

To install the product, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Step 4 :

Step 5 :

Move the product to where it will be installed.

Lock the casters.

Rotate the four adjusters in the direction shown in the figure to make the printer stable.

Jiggle the printer to make sure that it stable.

1. Adjuster 2. Caster

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4. PREPARING FOR A JOB

4.1. INTRODUCTION

The procedures needed before using the printer are explained below.

4.2. CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE

The connection procedure for the power cable is explained below.

Important :

•

Make sure that the distributed power cable is used. Use of a different cable may result in electric shock or fire.

•

Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.

•

The disconnect device is the plug on the power supply cord.

Caution :

• Be careful of the following when handling the power cable.

o Do not make any modifications to the power cable. o Do not place anything heavy on the power cable. o Do not bend, twist, or pull the cable. o Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat.

Notes :

• If the power cable is damaged, contact one of the following :

o The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. o Your local MUTOH dealer.

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To connect the power cable, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Make sure the printer is off.

Step 2 :

Notes :

• When the operation panel is in the following condition, the power is ON. Press the

key again to turn the power OFF.

o The POWER lamp is lit (green).

Plug the power cable to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.

1. AC inlet 2. Power cable

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Step 3 :

Plug the cable correctly to the outlet.

Important :

•

Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock.

•

Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.

•

Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V). Do not put many loads on one electrical output. Otherwise, heat may be generated and cause fire.

•

Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal, and use the terminal correctly. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.

•

Do not connect earth cables in the following areas :

Gas pipes. Doing so may cause fire or an explosion.

Earth terminals for telephone lines or lightening rods. 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 correctly.

Caution :

• Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may

occur.

o Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug. o Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go.

• Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not

used for a long time.

• Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfill the conditions :

o Earth terminals of power socket o Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under ground

Notes :

• If you cannot use earth terminals or find any of them, contact the shop where you

bought your printer.

• Do not unplug the power cable when the printer is on. If the power cable has been

unplugged, leave the printer for at least 1 minute before plugging the cable in again.

1. Power cable

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4.3. CONNECTING THE FOOT SWITCH

The connection procedure for the foot switch is described below. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead of doing so at the operation panel.

Caution :

• When handling the foot switch, be aware of the following:

o Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch.

Install the foot switch according to following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Make sure that the power of the unit is OFF.

Notes :

• When the operation panel is in the following condition, the power is ON. Press the

Connect the foot switch cable connector to the foot switch connector at the rear of the unit and fix into place with a screw.

o Do not bend the cable of the foot switch with force and do not pull. o Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices.

key again to turn the power OFF.

o The POWER lamp is lit (green).

1. Foot switch connector 2. Foot switch cable

Step 3 :

1. Foot switch

Place the foot switch on the floor under the stand.

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4.4. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF

The method to turn the power ON or OFF is described below.

Caution :

• Before powering ON the unit, make sure the waste bottle is installed.

4.4.1. Turning the power ON

Turn the power of the unit ON according to following procedure.

Step 1 :

Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit ON.

¾ The POWER lamp of the operation panel will light (green).

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

The unit will initial startup operations.

After finishing initial startup operations, the unit will enter the normal operating condition.

Notes :

• If there are any problems during the initial startup 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 actions.

4.4.2. Turning the power OFF

Turn the power of the unit OFF according to the following procedure.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the unit.

¾ There is no printing operation being performed. ¾ The operation panel is in a normal status.

Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel to turn the unit OFF.

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Notes :

• When the operation panel is in the following condition, the power is ON. Press the

key again to turn the power OFF.

o The POWER lamp is lit (green).

Step 3 :

Step 4 :

Following message is displayed for 3 seconds on the operation panel.

Notes :

• If pressing the [POWER] key on the operation panel by mistake, press the

[POWER] key again while the following message is displayed.

Power OFF

The product will perform the power OFF operation.

¾ Following message is displayed on the operation panel.

Power OFF Please Wait

¾ All lamps and the LCD of the operation panel will turn OFF. ¾ The product will automatically turn the power 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 actions.

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4.5. INSTALLING ECO-SOLVENT PLUS INK CASSETTES

The installation of Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes for the first time into the unit is explained below.

Caution :

• Before powering ON the unit, make sure the waste bottle is installed.

Caution :

¾ When handling Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes, be careful that ink does not get in

your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may become congested or inflamed slightly. If you feel

To install ink cassettes, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Before powering ON the unit for the first time, please be sure to have :

¾ 8 cleaning cassettes (related to the requested ink configuration) ¾ 8 cassettes of the requested ink configuration

Check if the Waste Bottle is empty.

discomfort, consult a doctor immediately.

¾ Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your

skin.

¾ Only use Eco-Solvent Plus ink and appropriate cleaning liquid. Using other ink (e.g.

dye or pigment) could cause permanent damage to the printer.

Notes :

¾ This product has been tuned for the use of Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes. If other

• Refer to the price list for the different types and details of ink cassettes.

• Do not shake ink cassettes strongly. Otherwise, ink may leak.

• Do not disassemble ink cassettes. You cannot use disassembled cassettes.

Caution :

• When powering ON the unit for the first time, a cleaning cycle should be done.

manufacturer's products are used,

o drawing results become faint or ink ends are not properly detected, and o the warranty will not cover (repairs will require a fee) any resultant

breakdown.

Please follow the instructions mentioned on the display.

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Step 3 :

Power ON the unit. The display will request to insert the Cleaning Cassettes.

¾ Install the 8 NEW Cleaning Cassettes (related to the requested ink configuration).

1. Ink compartment

1. Ink cassette slot 2. Cleaning cassette

The display will show the following message.

Ink refill rest 8 min

Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the display mention 0 minutes.

Ink refill rest 0 min

Step 4 :

The display will show the following message. Empty the waste Bottle.

Please empty Waste ink tank

Step 5 :

After emptying the Waste Bottle following message will be shown. Remove all the Cleaning Cassettes.

Please remove cassettes

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Step 6 :

After removing the Cleaning Cassettes, following messages will appear on the display.

Please insert New ink [ALL]

Step 7 :

Insert the requested configuration of Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes.

1. Ink compartment

Step 8 :

Step 9 :

Step 10 :

After inserting the ink cassettes, following message will be shown.

Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the display mention 0 minutes.

If the display shows following message, please empty the Waste ink bottle.

The installation of Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes has been finished.

Ink refill rest 8 min

Ink refill rest 0 min

Please empty Waste ink tank

Notes :

• During ink installation, note the following.

o Do not power off the printer. o Do not unplug the power cable. o Do not open the front cover.

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4.6. MEDIA HANDLING

Media handling, attaching media, and setting media type are explained below.

4.6.1. Loading sheet media

The procedure for loading sheet media is explained below. You can use the following sheet media with your printer.

50” model 64” model 87” model Width A4 to 1273 mm max. A4 to 1651 mm max. A4 to 2240 mm max. Length 1300 mm max.

To load sheet media, follow the steps below.

Notes :

• If roll media is attached to the printer, wind the media up and then load the sheet

media.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Step 4 :

Turn the printer on.

The printer starts the initialize operation.

¾ The following message is displayed on the operation panel.

Paper End

→

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Notes :

• If you do not want to use the media detection at the media initialization: Set to

Verify if the sheet lamp on the operation panel is unlit.

Press the [F4] key on the operation panel to lower the pressure rollers.

¾ The MEDIA SET lamp will light (orange). ¾ The following message is displayed on the operation panel.

"OFF" in the media detection setup item.

Please Set Paper

→

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Notes:

• When raising or lowering the pressurize rollers, you can use the foot switch instead

of the operation panel.

1. Foot switch

Step 5 :

Open the front cover.

Caution :

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover.

1. Front cover

Step 6 :

Load the sheet media into the insertion slot at the front of the printer.

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1. Sheet media 2. Insertion slot

Step 7 :

Set the right edge of the media so that it is parallel with the media setting position.

Notes :

• The media set position is a guideline for setting up the media.

• If the right edge of the sheet media is 5 mm or more from the media setting

position, a media set error may occur if the media is not detected. Make sure to set the right edge of the sheet media within 5 mm of the media setting position.

1. Sheet media 2. Media loading position

Step 8 :

Press the [F4] key on the operation panel to lower the pressure rollers.

¾ The MEDIA SET lamp will turn off.

Step 9 :

Close the front cover.

Notes :

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover.

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1. Front cover

Step 10 :

The media initial menu is displayed on the operation panel.

Notes :

• To change the media type, follow the directions in "Setting media type".

* PaperInitialMenu * Roll

F3 →

LeverUp User1 F2, F4 → ENTER or F3

← F2 ← F4

4.6.2. Loading roll media

To load roll media, please follow the instructions in the User’s Guide “Handling roll media on a Falcon II series printer and Rockhopper II series printer”.

Notes :

• Depending on the kind of system installed on your printer, loading media is

different.

4.6.3. Setting media type

The procedure for setting media type is explained below. To set the media type, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Turn the printer on and load the media.

¾ Once the media has been set, the media initial menu will be displayed.

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Step 2 :

Notes :

• Refer to following sections to load media :

Press one of the following keys on the operation panel, and select the current media type.

¾ When alternating roll/sheet media selection: [F2] ¾ When changing from media loading: [F3] ¾ When changing media type: [F4]

o Loading media

* PaperInitialMenu *

Setup items

Media Type F4

Step 3 :

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

¾ The media type has been set. ¾ "Media Initial" is displayed on the LCD, and the printer starts the media initial operation.

Key Parameters Description

Notes :

• The printer starts the media initial operation if you :

Roll

F3 →

LeverUp User1 F2, F4 → ENTER or F3

Roll media Media type F2 Sheet media

Lever up Lever Down/Up F3 Lever down

User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 User 5 User 6 User 7 User 8

o Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel o Leave the printer for 10 seconds without doing anything

Alternates the roll media type.

• Roll media: Set when loading roll media.

• Sheet media: Set when loading sheet media. Switches between up and down motion of the pressurizing lever. Use this when starting over from the media setup. Set media type for printing. For setup values of printing operation, eight settings of "user 18" can be set. Refer to ‘Menu setup on the operation panel’

← F2 ← F4

Paper Initial User 1

Step 4 :

When the media initial operation finishes, the printer moves to normal status.

¾ The setting media loading procedure has been completed.

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4.7. TESTPRINTING

Follow the steps below to do a test print and confirm if your printer operates correctly.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Step 4 :

Step 5 :

Setup items

Test Print (1/2)

Test Print (2/2)

Step 6 :

Step 7 :

Turn the power of the unit ON, and load the media.

Make sure that your printer is in normal status.

Press either the [MENU ↑] key or [MENU ↓] key on the operation panel.

¾ The setup menu is displayed.

* SetupMenu * InkStatus OriginSet

F3 →

TestPrint MediaSet

(1/6)

Press the [F3] key on the operation panel.

¾ "TestPrint: SetupPrint" is displayed on the LCD.

* TestPrint *

F1 → F3 →

Setup NozzleCheck Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D

← F2 ← F4

(1/2)

* TestPrint *

F1 →

Palette Maintenance

← F2

(2/2)

Select an item and press the appropriate key.

Key name Parameters Descriptions

F1 Setup Perform Setup List.

Refer to ‘Setup List’

F2 Nozzle Check Perform Nozzle check.

Refer to ‘Nozzle Check’

F3 Adj. Uni-D Perform Alignment for the uni-direction printing.

Refer to ‘Alignment’

F4 Adj. Bi-D Perform Alignment for the bi-direction printing.

Refer to ‘Alignment’

F1 Palette Perform Colour Palette.

Refer to ‘Colour Palette’

F2 Maintenance Perform Maintenance record.

Refer to ‘Maintenance record’

Print the information on the selected item.

After printing, the printer returns to the normal status.

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4.7.1. Setup List

Use this function to check the current status of the printer.

Notes :

• Please attach the SetupPrint data on this page.

Notes :

• For printing, refer to the following.

o Refer to ‘Testprinting’

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4.7.2. NozzleCheck

Use this function to check if there is any clogging of nozzles, missing dots or faint printing.

Notes :

• If printing quality declines, or if missing dots are evident after the NozzleCheck, the

Notes :

• For printing, refer to the following.

print heads need to be cleaned. Refer to “Head cleaning" to perform head cleaning. After finishing the head cleaning, perform the NozzleCheck again.

o Refer to ‘Testprinting’

4.7.3. Alignment

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. When the

To do the Alignment, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Step 3 :

Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media.

Perform an accuracy adjustment printing for alignment according to "Testprinting".

¾ When performing uni-directional printing: Alignment (for the uni-direction printing) ¾ When performing bi-directional printing: Alignment (for the bi-direction printing)

From the "Head A" in the printing sample, select a number in which the straight line appears with the least blur.

installation environment of the printer or media type has been changed and print quality declines, use this alignment function.

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Step 4 :

Press either the [F2] key or [F4] key to select the number of the line you choose in the previous step.

* HeadA (Uni-D) *

Step 5 :

Step 6 :

1 ~ 7 + 4 - F2, F4

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to register the setting value of the "Head A".

Repeat the steps from 3 to 5 to register all settings followed the "Head A".

→ ENTER

← F2 ← F4

4.7.4. Colour palette

Use this function to compare the pen colour settings of the computer with the print colour of the printer.

Notes :

• For printing, refer to the following.

o Refer to ‘Testprinting’

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4.7.5. Maintenance record

Use this function to check the life cycles of the printer parts.

Notes :

• A part's life cycle is shown by the amount of the * mark. When a part's life cycle

• For printing, refer to the following. ‘Testprinting’

comes to an end, the * mark reduces.

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4.8. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR PC

How to connect the printer to your PC.

4.8.1. System requirements

To use your printer with the driver, you need a PC that fulfills the following system requirements.

System OS Windows 2000 Professional CPU Pentium III 1 GHz or higher Memory (RAM) 512 MB or more Hard disk space 10 GB or more

Notes :

• The memory requirements may vary depending on the type of applications you are

• MUTOH recommends you to use a hard disk and bulk memory as large as

using and the complexity of the document you want to print.

possible.

4.8.2. Selecting cables

This printer is compatible with following interfaces:

¾ Centronics interface ¾ Network interface

The following cables are necessary to connect your printer to the computer. Prepare appropriate cables according to the computer to be connected.

¾ Centronics interface: Centronics interface cable ¾ Network interface: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable that is compatible with both.

(Category 5)

Notes :

• See below for the connection procedure.

• Refer to "Interface Specifications" for the connection procedure.

o Refer to ‘Connecting the Centronics interface’ o Refer to ‘Connecting the network interface’

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4.8.3. Connecting the Centronics interface

The procedure for connecting the Centronics interface is explained below. To connect the printer to your computer, follow the steps below.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Turn off the printer and your computer.

Plug the cable connector of the interface cable into the interface connector at the back of the printer. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place.

1. Centronics interface connector 2. Interface cable

Step 3 :

Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's port.

Notes :

• Refer to your computer's manual for the procedure to connect to your computer.

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4.8.4. Connecting the network interface

The procedure for connecting the network interface is explained below. To connect the printer to the network environment, follow the steps below.

Caution :

• Follow the instructions below when connecting the network interface cable.

Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.

o Do not touch the connector. o Do not connect the network cable connector to the interface board having

different specifications.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Turn off the printer.

Plug the connector of the Ethernet cable into the connector of the network interface board at the back of the printer.

1. Network interface connector 2. Interface cable

Step 3 :

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network.

Notes :

• Refer to "Network interface board operation manual" to use the network interface

board.

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5. HANDLING THE PRINTER

5.1. INTRODUCTION

This chapter explains how to handle your printer.

5.2. DRAWING FLOW

The following flow 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 an application software

2. Turn on the printer and load media into the printer.

3. Make the preference setting for drawing with the printer.

4. Start printing.

→ Refer to ‘Media handling’ → Refer to ‘Using Media’

→ Refer to ‘Menu setup on the operation panel’

→ Refer to ‘Operating from the operation panel’ → Refer to ‘Operations after printing’

Notes :

• Do not open the front cover during printing. Doing so may stop the printer to draw.

Though the printer resumes printing after you close the front cover, the print quality cannot be guaranteed.

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5.3. USING MEDIA

This section describes details on available media for the printer.

5.3.1. Media type

The type and quality of the media affect the results of drawing enormously. Refer to the description below and use the appropriate media for your purpose. The following are the recommended media for the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose.

Notes :

• For more information about the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH

• Problems that occur due to use of media other than those recommended are not

Notes :

• When using recommended media, the setting values for the printing quality is set

• When printing on media other than those specified, information regarding proper

dealer.

guaranteed.

for each media type.

settings for the media type and settings for the product should be found on the instructions for the media. If not contact the supplier of the media.

5.3.2. Cautions on handling media

When you handle media, please pay attention to the following.

Notes :

• Use recommended media in an appropriate environment. Following are the

• Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or wrapped media.

• The size of the recommended sheets can change at a fixed ratio according to the

• Printing before the media could accommodate to the printing environment may

• Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a not printable

• Do not touch the printable side of media. Moisture or oil from hands affects the

• Do not leave the printer for a long time with media loaded. The media may curl

• Do not lose the box or rapping bag for storing media.

appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing.

Temperature Humidity Recommended working environment 25°C 40% to 60% Rate of change Within 2°C per hour Within 5% per hour

temperature changes of the working environment. Before using sheet media, place the sheet in the working environment for at least 30 minutes, to have it match to the temperature of the working area.

cause media jams due to slippage or creases. This also adversely affects the quality of printing.

side, blurring or slight touching may occur.

printing quality.

resulting in misalignment, media jams, or decreased printing quality. In particular, avoid this in winter, dry seasons, or during final printing.

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5.3.3. Precaution on storing media

When storing media, pay attention to the following.

Notes :

• Do not store media in high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight.

• Store sheet media in the original bag after unpacking.

• Unused roll media must be removed from the scroller, rewound tightly, and stored

• Do not wet media.

in the original wrapping bag and the box.

5.3.4. The printing area

The printing area is shown below.

(1) Roll media

(2) Sheet media

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5.3.5. Media feed compensation

Depending on the thickness of media, the media feed amount will change. Printing results may show following symptoms:

¾ Overlapped printing images ¾ White lines on printing image, etc

For above cases, adjust media feed compensation value with following procedures.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Setup items

Dist. Adj.

Display Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel by following "Menu setup on the operation panel".

¾ The following messages are displayed on the operation panel.

* Dist. Adj *

F1 → F3 →

Print 1 Change Print 2

Select an item and press the [F1] or [F3] Key.

Key Parameters Description

F1 Print 1 Perform printing by media feed compensation at ±

0.10% intervals of setup value from the current parameter.

F3 Print 2 Perform printing by media feed compensation at ±

0.20% intervals of setup value from the current parameter (for fine adjustment).

¾ The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. ¾ Print the information on the selected menu.

* Dist Adj * Printing

→ CANCEL

Step 3 :

Confirm printing result by referring to the following figure.

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Step 4 :

Step 5 :

Step 6 :

Step 7 :

Step 8 :

When printing by media feed compensation has been finished, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel.

¾ The following messages are displayed on the operation panel.

* Dist. Adj * Print 1 Change

← F2

Print 2 (1/1)

Press the [F2] key on the operation panel.

¾ The following messages are displayed on the operation panel.

* Change *

90.00 % - 110.00 % +

110.00% - F2, F4

Press the [F2] or [F4] key on the operation panel to set the media feed compensation value based on the printing result in Step 3.

Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel to confirm the setup value.

¾ The operation panel shifts to the menu of the previous hierarchy.

Repeat step 2-7 until good printing result has been obtained.

Important :

•

Some RIP software by default use USER 8 media type. In this case, changing the step adjust value might seem not to have any effect. You can overcome this problem by first selecting USER 8 and then changing the step adjust for USER 8.

→ ENTER

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5.3.6. Details about Rockhopper II media

Eco-Solvent Plus Media List

Mutoh offers media specially targeted for outdoor applications, media aimed for indoor applications where long-term indoor lifetime of the output is required and media specially engineered for making colourful banners. Together with your Rockhopper II series printer, you will receive a sample roll of one of the Mutoh EcoSolvent Plus media and a CD-ROM containing pre-ripped data, allowing you to test the Eco-Solvent Plus media. On the CD-rom you will find more information on how to correctly use the Eco-Solvent Plus media. More media information, media specification sheets and free of charge media profiles for Mutoh’s in-the-box software are at all times accessible via Mutoh’s website under http://www.mutoh.be

For pricing and availability details, please contact your Mutoh reseller.

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5.4. MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL

This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings.

Step 1 :

Step 2 :

Current Setup Menu →

Step 3 :

Make sure that the operation panel is normal.

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Press the [MENU↑] or [MENU↓] key.

¾ The screen shows following Menu.

* SetupMenu *

F1 → F3 →

Ink Status OriginSet TestPrint MediaSet

(1/7)

Set the setup menu as follows :

¾ Refer to ‘Setup menu’ – ‘Tank change menu’

Notes :

• For functions of the operation panel with the setup menu displayed, refer to the

• For the structure of the setup menu, refer to the following :

• When page numbers of the setup menu are displayed on the operation panel, you

• Each table shows the factory default settings.

following :

o Operation panel o Setting menu display

o Setup menu structure

can change the sequence by pressing the [MENU↑] or [MENU↓] key.

← F2 ← F4

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5.4.1. Setup menu

This section describes each setup menu of the printer.

* SetupMenu *

F1 → F3 →

F1 →

F1 → F3 →

F1 →

Notes :

• The Network Settings menu is displayed if the network interface board has been

• The items on the File Management menu are displayed if a hard disk has been

Ink Status OriginSet TestPrint MediaSet

← F2 ← F4

(1/7)

* SetupMenu *

PrintMode Command Layout Function

← F2 ← F4

(2/7)

* SetupMenu *

RollSetup Centro.

← F2

Network

(3/7)

* SetupMenu *

Utility FileMng.

← F2

Initial

(4/7)

* SetupMenu *

DataDump InkManager

← F2

(5/7)

* SetupMenu *

CutterChg. WiperClean TankChg. TubingFlush

← F2 ← F4

(6/7)

* SetupMenu *

VersionCheck

(7/7)

installed on the product.

installed in the product.

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Setup items

Setup menu (1/7)

Setup menu (2/7)

Setup menu (3/7)

Setup menu (4/7)

Setup menu (5/7)

Setup menu (6/7)

Setup menu (7/7)

Setup menu (1/77/7)

Parameters Description

Ink status Displays the information (ink status) for each ink

cassette installed in the ink cassette slot. Refer to ‘Ink status menu’

Origin setting Sets the printing start position (origin) for printing

data. Refer to ‘Origin setup menu’

Test print Performs test printing.

Refer to ‘Test print menu’

Media setting Makes various media settings.

Refer to ‘Media setup menu’

Print mode setting Makes various print mode settings.

Refer to ‘Printing mode menu’

Command setting Makes various printer commands settings.

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

Layout setting Makes various layout function settings.

Refer to ‘Layout setup menu’

Function setting Makes various processing printing data settings.

Refer to ‘Function setup menu’

Roll media setting Makes various roll media settings.

Refer to ‘Roll Media setup menu’

Centronics setting Sets Centronics Interface communication mode.

Refer to ‘Centronics menu’

Network setting Makes the settings for the network interface.

Refer to ‘Network setting menu’

Utility setting Makes various advanced function settings.

Refer to ‘Utility menu’

File management setting Makes various settings for the processing method of

the printing data sent from computer to the installed hard disk in the printer. Refer to ‘File management setup menu’

Initialize setting Returns the parameters to factory default value.

Refer to ‘Initialize setup menu’

Data dump The dump printing for the online feature check will be

performed. Refer to ‘Data dump menu’

Ink Manager Perform ‘HeadWash’, ‘InkChange’ or ‘InkLoad’.

Refer to ‘Ink Manager menu’

Cutting blade replacement The cutting blade is replaced.

Refer to ‘Cutter change menu’

Wiper cleaning Clean the wiper.

Refer to ‘Wiper clean menu’

Tank replacement Tank is replaced.

Refer to ‘Tank change menu’

Tubing Flush Makes various tubing flush settings

Refer to ‘Tubing flush menu”

Version Check Ability to view the installed firmware version.

Refer to ‘Version Check’

- [CANCEL] key: Cancel the setup menu, and shift to the normal condition.

Notes :

• By using the software server RIP (option), some setups for printing can be set by

the RIP. For details, refer to the operation manual of the products.

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5.4.2. Ink status menu

Displays the information (ink status) for each ink cassette installed in the ink cassette slot.

* InkStatus * K : + 100 C: +100 W : X 100 W : X 100 Y : + 100 M : + 100 C : + 100 m : + 100 Eco+

Setup items

Ink Status

Parameters Description

Ink status for the ink cassette slots 1 – 8.

- [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

Notes :

• To display the Ink Status menu, be sure to use the recommended ink cassettes. If

any other ink cassette is used, the ink status will not be correctly displayed.

• Display

¾ Line 2: ink cassette slots 1 – 3 ¾ Line 3: ink cassette slots 4 – 6 ¾ Line 4: ink cassette slots 7 - 8

• Symbols ¾ Ink Colour: K : Black, C : Cyan, M :

Magenta, Y : Yellow, c : Light Cyan, m : Light Magenta, W = Cleaning Liquid

¾ Type of Ink:

 ECO + = Eco-Solvent Plus  X = Cleaning Cassette  ECOMIX = Eco-Solvent

mixed with Eco-Solvent Plus

¾ Ink Remaining: 0 - 100(%)

• mode : in the lower right corner (e.g. Eco+)

Refer to ‘Setup menu’

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5.4.3. Origin setup menu

Sets the printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data.

* Origin *

Forward Left Back Right L : 00500.0 W : 01000.0

Changes the print head position and media feed amount by operating the following keys.

• [F1] key: Feeds media forward.

• [F2] key: Moves the print head to the left.

• [F3] key: Feeds media backward.

• [F4] key: Moves the print head to the right.

• [ENTER] key: Determines the setup values then returns to the previous hierarchical menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

Parameter →

Setup items

Origin setting

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

• L: Media feed value

• W: Print head movement value (Unit: mm)

- [CANCEL] key: shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

Notes :

• When printing from the data on the hard disk, the printing will start from the same

Notes :

• The origin setup menu automatically ends without pressing any key for a certain

start position as when the printing data was written, regardless of the home position setting value.

period, to avoid drying the print head.

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5.4.4. Test print menu

Perform Test print.

* TestPrint *

Setup NozzleCheck Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D

← F2 ← F4

(1/2)

* TestPrint *

Palette Maintenance

← F2

(2/2)

Refer to ‘Setup List’

Refer to ‘NozzleCheck’

direction. Refer to ‘Alignment’

directions. Refer to ‘Alignment’

Refer to ‘Colour palette’

Refer to ‘Maintenance record’

Refer to ‘Setup menu’

Setup items

Test print (1/2)

Test print (2/2)

Test print (1/22/2)

F1 → F3 →

F1 →

Parameters Description

SetupPrint Performs setup printing.

NozzleCheck Performs nozzle check printing.

Alignment (UniDir) Performs accuracy adjustment printing in one

Alignment (BiDir) Performs accuracy adjustment printing in two

Pallet printing Performs pallet printing.

Maintenance status Maintenance status printing is performed.

- [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

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5.4.5. Media setup menu

Perform various settings for media.

* MediaSet *

Media CutSize TopFeed MediaCut

← F2 ← F4

(1/1)

Refer to ‘Media type menu’

when sheet media has been loaded. Refer to ‘Cut size menu’

begins. Make this setting when using roll media. Refer to ‘Top feed menu’

here. Refer to ‘Media cut menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

Setup items

Media setting

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

Type Sets the media type used for test printing.

Cut size To set the method for detecting the size of the media

Top feed Sets the amount of media to be fed when printing

Media cutting The method of cutting the media after printing is set

- [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy

5.4.6. Media type menu

Set media type for printing.

* SetupMenu *

F1 → F3 →

Setup items

Types (1/2)

Types (2/2)

Type (1/2-2/2) - [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy

Parameters Description

User media 1 User media 2 User media 3 User media 4 User media 5 User media 6 User media 7 User media 8

User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4

← F2 ← F4

(1/2)

* SetupMenu *

User 5 User 6 User 7 User 8

← F2 ← F4

(2/2)

To set the type of media used for printing. For setup values of printing operation, eight settings of "user media 1-8" can be set. Refer to ‘User media menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Media setup menu’

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5.4.7. User media menu

Makes various settings on user defined media. In the User media menu, for each setup value of following printing operation, eight settings of "user media 18" can be set.

Notes :

When media other than the recommended media are used (user media), the following problems may occur :

Problems caused by using media other than the recommended will void the warranty. For more information, contact your local MUTOH dealer.

5.4.7.1. User media menu Rockhopper II

Setup items

User media 1-8 (1/3)

User media 1-8 (2/3)

User media 1-8 (3/3)

¾ Media detection error ¾ Oblique, torn, and creased media ¾ Media jams ¾ Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink ¾ End detection error of roll media

* User 1 *

F1 → F3 →

ThinOut InkDryTime HeadHeight Stiff

← F2 ← F4

(1/3)

* User 1 *

F1 → F3 →

Thick Heater Drier HStatus

← F2 ← F4

(2/3)

* User 1 *

F1 →

Dist. Adj

(3/3)

Parameters Description

Amount of ink Sets the amount of ink discharged while printing according to the

media type. → Refer to ‘Ink amount menu’

InkDryTime In order to let the ink for the printing dry, the time between the end of

the print and the beginning of the next print is set. → Refer to ‘InkDry menu’

HeadHeight Sets the distance (head height) between the print head and the

media. → Refer to ‘Head Height menu’

Stiff Makes the setting for the absorbing power of the media to the printing

board depending on the hardness of the media. → Refer to ‘Stiff menu’

Thickness

Heater Drier HStatus

Dist.Adj

Makes the setting on the width of the media to be used. → Refer to ‘Thickness menu’

Sets the temperature of the Heater. → Refer to ‘Heater Menu’ Sets the temperature of the Drier. → Refer to ‘Drier Menu’ Checks the temperature of Heater and Drier. → Refer to ‘HStatus

Menu’ Performs various settings for media feed compensation. → Refer to

‘Media feed compensation menu’

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5.4.7.2. User media menu Rockhopper II 4H

* User 1 *

F1 → F3 →

ThinOut InkDryTime HeadHeight Stiff

← F2 ← F4

(1/3)

* User 1 *

F1 → F3 →

Thick Heater Drier Fixer

← F2 ← F4

(2/3)

* User 1 *

F1 → F3 →

Post Fixer HStatus Dist. Adj

← F2

(3/3)

Setup items

User media 1-8 (1/3)

User media 1-8 (2/3)

User media 1-8 (3/3)

Parameters Description

Amount of ink Sets the amount of ink discharged while printing according

to the media type. → Refer to ‘Ink amount menu’

InkDryTime In order to let the ink for the printing dry, the time between

the end of the print and the beginning of the next print is set. → Refer to ‘InkDry menu’

HeadHeight Sets the distance (head height) between the print head and

the media. → Refer to ‘Head Height menu’

Stiff Makes the setting for the absorbing power of the media to

the printing board depending on the hardness of the media. → Refer to ‘Stiff menu’

Thickness

Heater

Drier Fixer Post Fixer

HStatus

Dist.Adj

Makes the setting on the width of the media to be used. → Refer to ‘Thickness menu’

Sets the temperature of the Heater. → Refer to ‘Heater Menu’

Sets the temperature of the Drier. → Refer to ‘Drier Menu’ Sets the temperature of the Drier. → Refer to ‘Fixer Menu’ Sets the temperature of the Drier. → Refer to ‘Post Fixer

Menu’ Checks the temperature of heating elements. → Refer to

‘HStatus Menu’ Performs various settings for media feed compensation. →

Refer to ‘Media feed compensation menu’

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5.4.8. Thin Out: Ink amount menu

Sets the amount of ink discharged while printing, according to the media type.

* ThinOut * 50% - 100% + 100% F2, F4

Setup items

Amount of ink 50 %-< 100%> Use the following keys to change the amount of ink.

Parameters Description

→ ENTER

• [F2] key: Increases the setting value.

• [F4] key: Reduces the setting value.

• [ENTER] key: Sets the setting value, and moves the screen to the menu of the previous hierarchy.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setting value, and moves the screen to the menu of the previous hierarchy. Refer to ‘User media menu’

← F2 ← F4

5.4.9. InkDry menu

Sets the waiting period between the end of operation and the start of next printing in order to let the printed media dry.

* InkDryTime * 0 sec – 60 min + 30 sec F2, F4

Setup items

InkDryTime 0 to <30 sec. > to 270 sec. to

Parameters Description

60 min.

→ ENTER

To change the InkDryTime by operating the following keys.

• [F2] key: Increases the setup value.

• [F4] key: Decreases the setup value.

• [ENTER] key: Confirms the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘User media menu’

← F2 ← F4

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5.4.10. Head Height menu

Sets the distance (head height) between the print head and the media. Head height can be changed to three levels according to media thickness.

* HeadHeight *

Low Middle

← F2

High

- low - (1/1)

of 80µm (0.08mm) to 300µm (0.3mm).

of 300µm (0.3mm) to 700µm (0.7mm).

of 700µm (0.7mm) to 1000µm (1.0mm).

o If the setting is set to "High" and the print is created on thin media, good

quality print results will not be achieved.

o If the setting is set to "Low" and thick media is used, the media and print

head will come into contact and may result in damage to the product.

Current parameter →

Setup items

HeadHeight

Notes :

• Set the height of the head in relation to the thickness of the media.

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

Low Make this setting when using media with a thickness

Middle Make this setting when using media with a thickness

High Make this setting when using media with a thickness

- Refer to ‘User media menu’

5.4.11. Stiff menu

Sets the media sticking force (media stiffness) to the media guide.

* Stiff *

Soft Normal

- Normal - (1/1)

and media jams occur

Refer to ‘User media menu’

Current parameter →

Setup items

Stiff

F1 →

Parameters Description

<Normal> Setting for normal media Soft Setting for soft media where media feeding errors

- After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

← F2

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5.4.12. Thickness menu

Sets the media thickness.

* Thick *

50 µm – 1500 µm

F2, F4

Setup items

Thickness 50µm-<100µm>-1500µm Change media thickness by operating the following

Parameters Description

100 µm - ← F4

→ ENTER

keys.

• [F2] key: to increase the setup value.

• [F4] key: to decrease the setup value.

• [ENTER] key: to confirm the setup value and to shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

• [CANCEL] key: to cancel the setup value and to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘User media menu’

← F2

5.4.13. Heater menu

Sets the temperature of the Heater.

* Heater (A) * OFF – 50°C + 50°C F2, F4

Use the [F2] or [F4] key to select the requested temperature for the Heater.

Notes :

• The default setting for the heater is set to ‘50°C’.

• The function of the heater (A) : Warming the transfer paper before entering the

Caution :

• We recommend you to set the pre-heater temperature at 50°C. This to be sure that

pressure rollers. The pre-expansion helps to minimize media cockling.

transfer paper is already expanded a little before reaching the pressure rollers.

→ ENTER

← F2 ← F4

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5.4.14. Drier menu

Set the temperature of the Drier.

* Drier (D) * OFF – 50°C + 50°C F2, F4

Use the [F2] or [F4] key to select the requested temperature for the Drier.

Notes :

• The default setting for the drier is set to ‘50°C’.

• The function of the drier (D) : Heating the printed transfer paper evaporates the

Caution :

• We recommend you to set the dryer temperature at 50°C. This to be sure that

water fast enough so that the print is touch-dry when wound.

transfer paper is touch-dry when wound.

→ ENTER

← F2 ← F4

5.4.15. Fixer menu

Set the temperature of the Fixer.

Notes :

Please note that this heating element is only available onto the Rockhopper II 4H series printer.

Use the [F2] or [F4] key to select the requested temperature for the Fixer.

* Fixer (B) * OFF – 70°C + 70°C F2, F4

→ ENTER

← F2 ← F4

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5.4.16. Post Fixer menu

Set the temperature of the Post Fixer.

Notes :

Please note that this heating element is only available onto the Rockhopper II 4H series printer.

Use the [F2] or [F4] key to select the requested temperature for the Post Fixer.

* Post Fixer (C) * OFF – 70°C + 70°C F2, F4

→ ENTER

← F2 ← F4

5.4.17. HStatus menu Rockhopper II

Check the temperature of the heating elements.

Notes :

Please note that this heating element is only available onto the Rockhopper II series printer.

Notes :

A stands for the Heater. D stands for the Dryer.

Press the [CANCEL] key to go to the previous menu.

* HStatus * A: 27 D : 29 Heating NOT Ready

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5.4.18. HStatus menu Rockhopper II 4H

Check the temperature of the heating elements.

Notes :

Please note that this heating element is only available onto the Rockhopper II 4H series printer.

Notes :

A stands for the Heater. B stands for the Fixer. C stands for the Post Fixer. D stands for the Dryer.

Press the [CANCEL] key to go to the previous menu.

* HStatus * A: 49 B: 26 C: 27 D : 49 Heating NOT Ready

5.4.19. Media feed compensation menu

To perform various settings for media feed compensation

Notes :

• For details of the media feed compensation, refer to "Media feed compensation".

Setup items

Dist.Adj

* Dist. Adj *

F1 → F3 →

Print 1 Change Print 2

(1/1)

Parameters Description

Print1 Performs printing by media feed compensation.

A correction pattern with a width of ± 0.20% (in steps of 0.10 %) is printed around the center of the correction value currently set. Refer to ‘Printing by Media feed compensation menu’

Change Changes the media feed compensation value.

The menu changes to the Change Media Feed Correction Value menu. Refer to ‘Change media feed compensation value menu’

← F2

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Print2 Performs printing by media feed compensation (for fine adjustment).

A correction pattern with a width of ± 0.02% (in steps of 0.01%) is printed around the center of the correction value currently set. Refer to ‘Printing by Media feed compensation menu’

- [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘User media menu’

5.4.20. Change media feed compensation value menu

Changes the media feed compensation value.

* Change *

90.00% - 110.00% +

110.00% F2, F4

Setup items

Change 90.00%-<100.00%>-110.00% Changes the media feed compensation value by

Parameters Description

→ ENTER

operating the following keys.

• [F2] key: to increase the setup value.

• [F4] key: to decrease setup value.

• [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Media feed compensation menu’

← F2 ← F4

5.4.21. Printing by Media feed compensation menu

Performs printing by media feed compensation.

* Dist. Adj * Printing

Setup items

Dist.Adj

Parameters Description

Data printing Now printing by media feed compensation. Wait for a

- • [CANCEL] key: to perform following operations :

→ CANCEL

while until printing has been finished.

• Media feed correction printing has been finished.

• to eject media.

• to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Media feed compensation menu’

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5.4.22. Cut size menu

When setting sheet media in the tray, set the method for detecting the size of the media.

* CutSize *

Auto Length

← F2

Width

- Length - (1/1)

automatically detected.

media vertically on the tray.

media horizontally on the tray.

Refer to ‘Media setup menu’

o ISO series (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4) o JIS series (B1, B2, B3, B4) o ARCH series (A, B, C, D)

Current parameter →

Setup items

Cut Size

Parameters Description

<Auto> The length and width of the sheet media is

Length Make this setting when placing normal size sheet

Width Make this setting when placing normal size sheet

- After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

Notes :

• When using sheet media other than recommended media, set to "blank form

• The following size of sheet media can be set.

F1 → F3 →

vertical" or "blank form horizontal".

5.4.23. Top feed menu

Sets the amount of media to be fed when printing begins. Make this setting when using roll media.

* TopFeed * 0 mm – 400 mm + 0 mm F2, F4

Setup items

Top feed <0mm>-400mm To feed media at the start of printing. Set when

Parameters Description

→ ENTER

printing on roll media.

• "F2" key: Increases the setting value.

• "F4" key: Reduces the setting value.

• "ENTER" key: Sets the setting value, and moves the screen to the menu of the previous hierarchy.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setup value and shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Media setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

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5.4.24. Media cut menu

Set media cut method after printing.

* MediaCut *

Off Auto

← F2

Manual

- Auto - (1/1)

to the media cut position and is automatically cut. Refer to ‘Cutting media’

Use regular cutting blades available from hardware stores. Refer to ‘Media cutting procedure’

Length menu. Refer to ‘Shortest cut menu’

• If "Manual" or "Off" has been selected, the screen changes to the menu of the previous hierarchy. Refer to ‘Media setup menu’

o When "Take-up system" or “Roll-up/roll off system” is set for the media

detection settings (Media detection menu)

o Cloth material: The cloth fiber is not completely cut. o Media with glue: Glue will adhere to the cutting blade and decrease cutting

performance.

Current Parameter →

Setup items

Media cutting

Notes :

• For the situations shown below, the media cut settings are always changed to "Off"

• When using the media shown below, set the media cut setting to "Manual". If set to

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

Auto After printing has been completed, the media is sent

Manual Feed media to the media cut position after printing.

Off No media feed after printing.

- When "ALL" is selected, proceed to the Shortest Cut

regardless the previous settings.

"Auto", the following errors may occur :

5.4.25. Shortest cut menu

To set the minimum page length for cutting media. (Only in the “Media Cutting → Auto”-menu available)

* ShortestCutPaper * 100 mm – 700 mm + 100 mm F2, F4

Setup items

Shortest Cut Paper

Parameters Description

<100mm>-700mm To set the shortest length of the media when cutting

→ ENTER

• [F2] key : Increases the setting value.

• [F4] key : Reduces the setting value.

• [ENTER] key : Sets the setting value, and moves the screen to the menu of the previous hierarchy.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Media setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

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5.4.26. Printing mode menu

To perform various settings for Printing mode.

* PrintMode *

PrnMode1 PrnMode2 PrnMode3 PrnMode4

← F2 ← F4

(1/1)

For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of "Printing mode 1" - "Printing mode 4" can be set. Refer to ‘Printing mode setup menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

Setup items

Print mode setup

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

Print mode 1 Print mode 2 Print mode 3 Print mode 4

- [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy

5.4.27. Printing mode setup menu

To perform various settings for Printing mode. For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of "Printing mode 1" - "Printing mode 4" can be set.

* PrnMode1 *

F1 → F3 →

F1 →

Setup items

Printing mode 1-4 (1/2)

Printing mode 1-4 (2/2) Printing mode 1-4 - [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy

Parameters Description

Colour mode To set the number of colours used for printing.

Printing condition To set printing quality.

Printing direction To set print head moving direction for printing.

Repeat printing To make settings for the repeat print.

Head speed To set the head speed

ColourMode Condition Direction RepeatPrn.

← F2 ← F4

(1/2)

* PrnMode1 *

HeadSpeed

(2/2)

Refer to ‘Colour mode menu’

Refer to ‘Printing quality menu’

Refer to ‘Printing direction menu’

Refer to ‘Repeat printing menu’

Refer to ‘Head speed menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

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5.4.28. Colour mode menu

To check the current ink cassette colour mode. [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

Please find below an example.

* ColorMode * 6 Col. LcLm

- 6 Col. LcLm - (1/1)

5.4.29. Printing quality menu

To set printing quality. Select printing quality with consideration to applications of printing data and printing speed.

* Condition *

360 x 360 720 x 360 360 x 720 Diag720

- 360 x 360 - (1/4)

* Condition *

720 x 720 1080 x 1080 1440 x 720 720 x 1440

- 360 x 360 - (2/4)

* Condition *

Diag1440 1440 x 1440 2160 x 1080 1080 x 2160

- 360 x 360 - (3/4)

* Condition *

Diag2160 2880 x 1440 1440 x 2880 Diag2880

- 360 x 360 - (4/4)

The display changes to interlace setup items after the print quality items settings have been finished. Refer to ‘InterLace Setup menu’

Refer to ‘Printing mode setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

Current parameter →

Setup items

Condition (1/4)

Condition (2/4)

Condition (3/4)

Condition (4/4)

Condition (1/4 – 4/4)

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

<360 × 360dpi> 720 × 360dpi 360 × 720dpi Diagonal 720dpi 720 × 720dpi 1080 × 1080dpi 1440 × 720dpi 720 × 1440dpi Diagonal 1440dpi 1440 × 1440dpi 2160 × 1080dpi 1080 × 2160dpi Diagonal 2160dpi 2880 × 1440dpi 1440 × 2880dpi Diagonal 2880dpi

- [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

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5.4.30. InterLace Setup menu

To set the over printing method (interlace method) for printing.

* Interlace *

1pass 1passFew 2pass 4pass

- 1pass - (1/1)

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

Current parameter →

Setup items

Interlace method

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

1 pass Over printing is not performed. 1 pass Few Only gaps between lines are overwritten. 2 pass Over-printing is performed twice per 1 line. 4 pass Over-printing is performed four times per 1 line.

- [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy

5.4.31. Printing direction menu

To set print head moving direction for printing.

* Direction *

F1 →

UniDir. BiDir.

Current parameter →

Setup items

Direction

Parameters Description

UniDir Prints in one direction. BiDir Prints bi-directionally.

- [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy

- BiDir. - (1/1)

5.4.32. Repeat printing menu

To make settings for the repeat print.

* RepeatPrn *

Count IntervalTime

(1/1)

Setup items

Repeat

F1 →

Parameters Description

Times To set the number of repeats per line of printing.

Interval To set interval time for the repeat print.

- [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy

← F2

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

← F2

Refer to ‘Repeat times menu’

Refer to ‘Interval time menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

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5.4.33. Repeat times menu

To set the number of repeats per line of printing.

* Count * 1 cnt – 99 cnt + 1 cnt - F2, F4

Setup items

Times <Once> to 99 times To change repeat times by operating the following

Parameters Description

→ ENTER

keys:

• [F2] key: Increases the setup value.

• [F4] key: Decreases the setup value.

• [ENTER] key: To confirm the setup value, to shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

• [CANCEL] key: To cancel setup value, to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Repeat printing menu’

← F2 ← F4

5.4.34. Interval time menu

To set interval time for the repeat print.

* IntervalTime *

0.0 sec – 5.0 sec +

0.0 sec - F2, F4

→ ENTER

← F2 ← F4

Setup items

Interval <0.0 sec.> to 0.1 to 5.0 sec. To change interval time by operating the following

Parameters Description

keys.

• [F2] key: Increases the setup value.

• [F4] key: Decreases the setup value.

• [ENTER] key: Confirms the setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘To repeat the printing menu’

5.4.35. Head speed menu

To set the head speed

* HeadSpeed *

Normal Fine

← F2

-Normal- (1/1)

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

Setup items

HeadSpeed

F1 →

Parameters Description

Normal Print at normal speed Fine Print at half speed.

- [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy

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5.4.36. Command setup menu

To perform various settings for printer commands.

* Command *

Command Step Position Terminator

← F2 ← F4

(1/2)

* Command *

Resolu. OnlineTimer Overwrite Halftone

← F2 ← F4

(2/2)

commands sent from the computer to the product. Refer to ‘Command select menu’

Refer to ‘Print step menu’

Refer to ‘Print position menu’

completed for printer commands included in printing data. Refer to ‘Terminator menu’

with image data. Refer to ‘Image resolution menu’

receiving printing data from a computer and recognizing the end of printing data. Refer to ‘Online time out menu’

overlap on the printing data. Refer to ‘Overwrite menu’

and RTLPASS (raster) data that have not been converted into binary, set the gradation sequence representation method. Refer to ‘Halftone menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

Setup items

Command setup (1/2)

Command setup (2/2)

Command setup (1/2-2/2)

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

Command To make the settings for the conditions of printer

Step To set the units for amount of movement for printing.

Position To set the initial writing position for printing.

Terminator To set the functions for when printing has been

ImageResolu Makes settings for image resolution while printing

OnlineTimer Makes settings for the time between the end of

Overwrite Sets the printing method for areas where figures

Halftone When creating prints of MH-GL/GL2 (vector) data

- [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy

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5.4.37. Command select menu

To make the settings for the conditions of printer commands sent from the computer to the printer.

* Command *

ML – GL. GL2 ML – GL2 RTL – PASS

- RTL –PASS - (1/1)

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

← F2

Current parameter →

Setup items

Command

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

MH-GL, GL2 To set to MH-GL, GL2. MH-GL2 To set to MH- GL2. <RTL-PASS> To set to RTL-PASS.

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

5.4.38. Print step menu

To set the units for amount of movement for printing.

* Step *

0.010 mm 0.025 mm

- 0.010 mm - (1/1)

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

← F2

step per mm”

terminology, in which

Current parameter →

Setup items

Print step

F1 →

Parameters Description

<0.010mm> To set the printing units to 0.010mm. <0.025mm> To set the printing units to 0.025mm.

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

Notes :

Please note that some software packages use the “ case a program step of 0.025 mm corresponds with 40 steps per mm and a program step of 0.010 mm with 100 steps per mm.

5.4.39. Print position menu

To set the initial writing position for printing.

* Position *

F1 → F3 →

Current parameter →

Setup items

Print position

Parameters Description

<P1> To set the initial location of the scaling point. LL To set the lower left position of the hard clip. Full To set the lower left position of the media.

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

P1 LL

← F2

Full

- P1 - (1/1)

Refer to ‘setup menu’

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5.4.40. Terminator menu

To set the functions for when printing is complete for printer commands included in printing data.

* Terminator *

F1 →

Normal Special

← F2

Current parameter →

Setup items

Terminator

Parameters Description

Normal This is used only for printer command functions. <Special> The SP0 ;( SP ;) command is recognized as the end

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

- Normal - (1/1)

of the data.

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

5.4.41. Image resolution menu

To set resolution for image data for printing.

* Resolu. *

360dpi 600dpi 720dpi 1080dpi

- 360dpi - (1/2)

* Resolu. *

1200dpi 1440dpi 2160dpi 2880dpi

- 360dpi - (2/2)

Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data.

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

Current parameter →

Setup items

Image resolution (1/2)

Image resolution (2/2)

Image resolution (1/2-2/2)

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

<360dpi> 600dpi 720dpi 1080dpi 1200dpi 1440dpi 2160dpi 2880dpi

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

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5.4.42. Online time out menu

To set time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognition of end of printing data.

* OnlineTimer * OFF – 800sec + 30sec - F2, F4

Setup items

OnlineTimer OFF/2sec. - <30sec.> -800sec. To change the Online time out time by operating the

Parameters Description

→ ENTER

following keys.

• [F2] key: Increases the setup value.

• [F4] key: Decreases the setup value.

• [ENTER] key: Confirms the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.

• [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

← F2 ← F4

5.4.43. Overwrite menu

To set the printing method for areas where figures overlap on the printing data.

* Overwrite *

Last Mix

← F2

- Last - (1/1)

priority.

printed.

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

Current parameter →

Setup items

Overwrite

F1 →

Parameters Description

<Last> The colour of the print created afterward is given

Mix The colours of overlapping areas are mixed and

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

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5.4.44. Halftone menu

When creating prints of MH-GL/GL2 (vector) data and RTL-PASS (raster) data that has not been converted into binary, to set the gradation sequence representation method.

* Halftone. *

Speed Quality

← F2

Thin

- Speed - (1/1)

gradation representation.

according to the method of minimal average error.

make this setting if the "Speed" setting could result in dark prints.

Refer to ‘Command setup menu’

Current parameter →

Setup items

Halftone

F1 → F3 →

Parameters Description

<Speed> To use the error diffusion matrix to perform rapid

Quality Gradation representation is performed at high quality

Thin When printing data created for a competitor's printer,

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

5.4.45. Layout setup menu

Makes various settings on layout function.

Setup items

Layout

Notes :

• The layout function automatically determines the size of printing data sent from the

• If sheet media has been loaded, the layout function is disabled.

computer, and then determines the amount of roll media required without wasting media.

* Layout. *

F1 → F3 →

Direct. Joint CtPos.

(1/1)

Parameters Description

Direct To set the layout method for printing data.

Joint Makes settings for stitching print.

CtPos To set the media cutting position after printing has

- [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy

← F2

Refer to ‘Layout method menu’

Refer to ‘Joint printing menu’

been completed. Refer to ‘Cutting position Menu’

menu. Refer to ‘Setup menu’

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5.4.46. Layout method menu

To set the layout method for printing data.

* Direct... *

Command MAX-MIN

← F2

- Command - (1/1)

printing data, the media size is determined from the region specified by the page size specification command to position the data.

commands, the media size on which data is collected is determined by the maximum and minimum values of the actual data, and the data is located so that the center of the region is the same as the center of the media.

Refer to ‘Layout setup menu’

Current parameter →

Setup items

Layout method

F1 →

Parameters Description

<Command> If there is a page size specification command for the

MAX-MIN Regardless origin and page size specification

- To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

5.4.47. Joint printing menu

To set joint printing.

* Joint *

F1 →

ON OFF

Current parameter →

Setup items

Joint

Parameters Description

<Off> Does not perform stitching print. On Performs stitching print

- - Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.

5.4.48. Cutting position Menu

To set the media cutting position after printing has been finished.

- OFF - (1/1)

Refer to ‘Layout setup menu’

* CutPos. *

F1 →

Standard Data

Current parameter →

Setup items

Cutting position

Parameters Description

Standard To cut the media to fit the media width, so that it

<Data> To cut the media according to the size of the printing

- - Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.

- Data - (1/1)

meets the regulated size.

data.

Refer to ‘Layout setup menu’

← F2

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