MUTOH ValueJet 1614 User Manual

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Dear customer,

Each ink has its own specific drying speed and drying characteristics, which has a n influ en ce on
its periodical maintenance cycle.

To maximise the life-time of all parts which are exposed to ink, it is crucial to carry out some easy
but important maintenance.

The most important maintenance act ion s ar e:

 Wash away ink remainders from parts which are not (easily) accessible, avoiding that the ink

dries out, possibly causing blockage.

 Regularly remove ink remainders from accessible parts.

Hereafter, tailored to each ink type, you will find simple guidelines explaining how you can
maintain excellent print quality and avoid that parts wear untimely.

Overview

When using the VJ-1614 it is important to perform periodic maintenance. This will help you
maintaining excellent output quality and avoid parts to wear untimely. Depending on your current
ink setup, follow the required periodical maintenance scheme.

1) When using Eco ink

2) When using UMS ink

ValueJet 1614

Regular maintenance using Mutoh UMS or Eco-Ultra ink

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Items needed

Important

 Please be aware that next to this periodical maintenance, a certified Mutoh

Technician needs to perform yearly maintenance as well. Please contact your
Authorised Mutoh Reseller for more information.

Important

 Please keep in mind to use the correct cleaning fluid

 Eco Ultra cleaning

 Used to start up new printers.
 Used to perform periodical main te na n ce when printer is loaded with Eco ink

 UMS cleaning

 Used to perform periodical main te na n ce when printer is loaded with UMS ink

Part number Description Quantity

PJ-GLOV Glove 100
PP-10001 Cleaning s

tick 50
PP-10030 Kit Pipette 10 ml 6
DG-40317 Flushing absorbent 5
VJ-CB Cutter 1
KY-14044 Poly-knit wiper 30
CL-90250 Eco Ultra cleaning liquid 250 ml
RJ80UMS-100-CLN UMS cleaning liquid 1 litre

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1 Performing a tubing flush

(1) Cleaning frequency

Once every two days

(2) Cleaning procedures

 Use UMS cleaning liquid to perform a tubing flush when working with UMS ink.

Step 1: If the printer is powered ON, make sure that printing or other operations are not in

progress.

Step 2: Display the CR Maintenance menu

 Press the [Menu] key

 “Menu1: Setup>” is displayed.
 The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.

 Press [>].

 “Set1: User Type” is displayed.
 Press [+] or [–] to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.
 Press [Enter]
 “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.

 The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.

Step 3: Press the [Enter] key

 Maintenance starts.

 The print head moves to the left.

 “CR Maintenance: End” is displayed.

Step 4: Press the [▼] key

 The pumps start pumping.

Step 5: Open the maintenance cover at the right side of th e pr int er.

Important

 Only needed when working with UMS ink!

No. Name

1 Maintenance cover

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Step 6: Using a pipette filled with UMS cleaning liquid, drip about 5 ml of cleaning liquid onto

the head cap unit as shown in the illustration. The cleaning liquid will be sucked into the
capping unit and the connected tubing. It will remove ink remainders and prevent
blocking of the tubing. Also drip some cleaning liquid onto the right flushing-box
sponge.

 Also drip some cleaning liquid onto the flushing box sponge.

Step 7: Press the [▼] key once again to stop the pumps.

If you do not press [▼], pumping stops automatically after 60 seconds.

Step 8: Press the [ENTER] key

 The print head returns to the capping position.
 “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.

Step 9: Press the [Menu] key.

 The tube flush procedure is completed.

No. Name

1 Pipette
2 Head cap unit

No. Name

1 Pipette
2 Flushing-box sponge

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2 Cleaning around the print head

(1) Cleaning frequency

On a weekly basis, check if foreign substances (ink clots that can cause missing dots or ink
leakage) are attached around the print head. If it is the case, remove them as described.

(2) Cleaning procedures

Step 1: If the printer is powered ON, make sure that printing or other operations are not in

progress.

Step 2: Display the CR Maintenance menu

 Press the [Menu] key

 “Menu1: Setup>” is displayed.

 The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.
 Press [>].

 “Set1: UserType” is displayed
 Press [+] or [–] to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.
 Press [Enter].

 “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.

 The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.

Step 3: Press the [Enter] key

 Maintenance starts.

 The print head moves to the left.

 “CR Maintenance: End” is displayed

Step 4: Open the left maintenance cover.

Note

 Before cleaning around the print head, read this procedure thoroughly to fully

understand it, and clean promptly and correctly.

 While cleaning around the print head, the print head cap is removed, therefore

cleaning must be done before the print head dries.
Leaving the print head at the replacement position for a long time, may result in
clogging of the print head. Please limit to 15 minutes
Use the cleaning stick to clean around the print head.

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Step 5: Move the print head manually so that you have a clear view on the print head.

Step 6: Use a

penlight, etc. to check if any foreign substances, such as dust or ink are attached

to the following places.

No. Name

1 Print head section
2 Circumference of the print head

No. Name

1 Around the print head
2 Head guide
3 Nozzle plate
4 Dust, ink clots, etc.

Caution

 When cleaning around the print head,

 Do not touch the nozzle plate. Doing so may damage the print head.
 Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick. The print head may be damaged because of

skin oil.

 Never put water, etc. on the tip of the cleaning stick. Doing so may damage the print

head.

 Do not reuse the cleaning stick. The attached dust, etc may damage the print head.