MUTOH VJ-1324, ValueJet VJ-1324 Quick Reference

VJ-1324 QUICK REFERENCE Important Notice

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Important Notice

1.For Users in Europe

2.For Users in the United States

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

3.Trademark Mentioned in this Manual

• MUTOH, ValueJet, VJ-1324, MH-RTL, SPECTROVUE VM-10, SPECTROVUE are registered
trademarks or product names of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.

• Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server are registered trademarks or product names of
Microsoft Corporation.

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

NOTE

NOTE

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

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

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

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

The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to
indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in
European Directives.
By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or
the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that
the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and
that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.

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Warranty Limitations

1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure
is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced.
However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
Details concerning the warranty are written in the warranty certificate included with the product.

2. The warranty shall not apply to any direct or indirect loss, or compensation for the loss due to the
product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, or improper alternation.

VJ-1324 QUICK REFERENCE About this Manual

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About this Manual

1. Contents of the Manual

There are three manuals for this product.

Installation manual

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

Quick Reference (this manual)

Operation Manual

Provides information regarding preparation before using the product, directions for daily use, and useful
functions.

2.Purpose and Target Readers

This manual explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet
Printer VJ-1324.
This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer.
Before using this printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this manual.

3.Manual Configuration

NOTE

NOTE

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

• Read "4 Daily maintenance" through "5 Troubleshooting" as necessary.

Section Description

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

know, caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit.

2 Product overview This chapter explains the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each

part.

3 Basic usage This chapter explains how to handle this printer.

4 Daily maintenance This chapter explains daily maintenance.

5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures.

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4.Manual Notation

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

Warning Meaning

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

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

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

Indicates useful tips for operating or understanding the printer.

Indicates "prohibited" operations.

Indicates required operations.

Indicates referrence pages in this manual.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

TIP

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1 Safety instructions

1.1 Types and meanings of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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

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

1.3.1 Handling the warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1.4 Operating Instruction Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1.4.1 Cautions on Handling the Operating Instruction Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1.4.2 Locations and Types of Operating Instruction Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

2 Product overview

2.1 Names of parts and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.1.1 Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.1.2 Rear section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.1.3 Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.2 Printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.2.1 Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.2.2 Setup menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.2.3 Changing printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

3 Basic usage

3.1 Print flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2 Power cable connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.3 Turning the power ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3.1 Turning the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3.2 Turning the power OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.4 Installing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

3.4.1 Installing 220ml ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3.4.2 Installing high capacity pack adapters (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

3.4.3 When using the high capacity pack adapter for the printer
whose ink is charged for the first time 3-22

3.5 Loading media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

3.5.1 Loading roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

3.5.2 Setting Roll Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

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3.6 Connecting the printer to PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

3.6.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

3.6.2 Preparing cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

3.6.3 Connecting a network interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

3.7 Operating from the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

3.7.1 Feeding media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

3.7.2 Stopping printing operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

3.7.3 Cutting media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

3.7.4 Cutting media manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

3.7.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

3.7.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing. . . . . . . . . . 3-35

3.7.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

3.7.6 Pausing printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

3.7.7 Start Printing during Warm up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.8 Menu setups on the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

3.8.1 Menu setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

3.8.2 Panel setup menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

3.9 Using spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

4 Daily maintenance

4.1 Replacing consumable components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.1.1 Replacing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.1.2 Replacing Cutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4.2 Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

4.2.1 Cleaning the outer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

4.2.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4.2.3 Head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

4.2.4 Cleaning the cleaning wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

4.2.5 Cleaning around the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

4.3 Disposal of waste fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34

5 Troubleshooting

5.1 When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want. . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

5.1.1 Perform Head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.2 Adjust the print head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.1.3 Standard Adjust Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.1.3.1 Standard Confirmation Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.1.3.2 Standard Rough Adjustment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

5.1.3.3 Standard Micro Adjustment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

5.1.4 Custom Adjustment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

5.1.4.1 Custom Confirmation Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.1.4.2 Custom Rough Adjustment Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

5.1.4.3 Custom Micro Adjustment Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.1.4.3.1 Adj. PatternALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.1.4.3.2 Each Adjust Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

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5.2 When media is jammed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

5.3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

5.3.1 Problems in installation and introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

5.3.2 Cannot print at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

5.3.3 Media-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

5.3.4 Printing-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

5.4 Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

5.4.1 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

5.5 Using Quick Reference and Operation Manual CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

5.5.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

5.5.2 How to view the file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

5.5.2.1 Setting Permissions for Active Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45

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VJ-1324 QUICK REFERENCE 1 Safety instructions

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1 Safety instructions

This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know, caution
items and warning labels on the printer main unit.

WARNING

• When installing and operating this printer, be sure to follow the directions and
warnings in this book.

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1.1 Types and meanings of warnings

The warnings in the Operation Manual and the warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into
three stages.
Understand the meanings of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this
manual.

Warning M eanin g

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

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

Used for special cautions and for information that needs to be emphasized.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

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1.2 Important safety instructions

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

Do not install this printer in the following places.
It may cause an injury if the printer falls down.

• On a shaky stand

• Slanting location

• Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted

Do not step on this printer or place heavy things on top of it.
It may cause an injury if the printer falls down.

Do not block the vent by covering the printer with cloths, such as a blanket or tablecloth.
If the vent is blocked, heat may accumulate inside the printer and it may cause fire.

Do not install the printer where it is humid or dusty.
It could lead to an electric shock and fire.

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

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

Do not connect an earth wire to the following places.

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

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

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

Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the printer through openings such as a vent.
It could lead to an electric shock or fire.

Do not spill flammable liquid on the platen.
This could lead to a fire.

Do not place any combustible materials on the platen while the heater is working.
There may be a risk of fire.

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

Wire the various cords as directed in the Operation Manual.
Mistaken wiring could cause fire.

Be sure to use the specified power cable.
Using power cables other than the specified can cause an electric shock or fire.

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

WARNING

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

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

The waste fluid from the printer falls under the category of waste oil (waste ink) of industrial waste (out of the 19
items of general waste from business activities).
You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid in compliance with Wastes Disposal and Public Cleansing Act
and local ordinances.
Delegate disposal to an industrial waste disposal contractor.

Pay attention to the following points when handling power cable.

• Do not tamper with the power cable.

• Do not put heavy objects on the power cable.

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

• Do not route the power cable near heating appliances.

Pay attention to the following points when handling the power supply plug.
Any mishandling of the power cable could cause a fire.

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

• Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket.

When handling ink cartridges, pay attention so that ink does not get into your eyes or stick to your skin.
If ink gets into your eyes or sticks to your skin, immediately wash it off with water.
Failing to do so might cause irritation or light inflammation of eyes.
In case of any abnormality, consult a physician immediately.

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

Do not operate the media loading lever during the initial operation or printing.
The print head portion may touch the pressurizing roller portion, and cause a malfunction.

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

Do not touch the media guide while printing.
The media guide becomes very hot and you could burn yourself.

Do not touch the media feed slot, platen, and media guide while the heater is working.
The media feed slot, platen, and media guide become very hot and you could burn yourself.

Be careful that no moisture enters the printer.
There is a possibility that the electric circuit inside the printer is short circuited.

Do not open covers attached using screws under any circumstances.
This may cause an electric shock or a malfunction.

When cleaning the cleaning wiper,

• Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit.
Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands.

• Make sure to wipe the print head using the cleaning stick.
A wet cleaning stick may cause the print head to clog.

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

CAUTION

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When cleaning around the print head,

• Do not touch the nozzles of the print head.
Doing so may damage the print head.

• Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick.
The print head may be damaged because of oil from your hands.

• 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.

Do not slant the printer, prop it against a wall or turn it upside down.
There is a possibility that ink inside the printer may leak.
Moreover, normal operation after shifting (to these positions) cannot be guaranteed.

Unpacking or moving this printer must be done by the following number of people.

• VJ-1324: more than three persons

Installing the dedicated stands on the printer must be done by the following number of people.

• VJ-1324: more than three persons

When installing the dedicated stands, make sure to turn OFF the printer and unplug the power cable.
There may be a risk of electric shock.

When you do not use the printer for a long period, make sure to pull out the power plug from the power socket for
safety.

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

• Earth terminal of power socket

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

Before operation, make sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Ventilate the workplace.
Not doing so may make you feel sick or may lead to a fire.

Right after printing, the media guide becomes very hot.
Allow the media guide to cool down before the next operation.

When loading the roll media, place it on a flat surface such as a desk.
If the roll media is loaded with the scroller up, the scroller may be damaged.

Pay attention to the following points when cutting roll media.
Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand.

• When you hold media, do not place your finger on the media cut groove.

• Move the razor blade along the media cut groove.

When cleaning the areas other than the wiper, make sure to turn OFF the power and unplug the power cable.

Move the printer maintaining a horizontal position.

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1.3 Warning labels

This section explains the handling of warning label, pasting location and types.
Warning labels are attached to parts of the printer that need special caution.
Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating
the printer.

1.3.1 Handling the warning labels

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

NOTE

NOTE

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

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

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

1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels

Pasting locations of the warning labels are shown in the following figure.

(1) Front

1

2

2

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(2) Rear

No. Types of warning labels

1

2

2

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1.4 Operating Instruction Labels

This section explains the handling of operating instruction labels and their locations and types.
This printer has some operating instruction labels with simplified operation procedures where special
attention is required during operation.
Make sure to fully understand the locations and contents of the labels before operating the printer.

1.4.1 Cautions on Handling the Operating Instruction Labels

When handling the operating instruction labels, note the following.

NOTE

NOTE

• Check if all of the operating instruction labels can be read.
If the letters or illustrations on the label are not clear, remove the dirt from the label.

• When cleaning the operating instruction labels, use a cloth, water, and mild detergent.
Avoid either organic solvents or gasoline.

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

1.4.2 Locations and Types of Operating Instruction Labels

Locations of the operating instruction labels are shown in the following figure.

No. Types of the operating instruction labels Reference

1

4.1.1 Replacing ink

cartridges

1

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2 Product overview

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

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2.1 Names of parts and functions

This section explains the names and functions of each part.

2.1.1 Front section

No. Name Function

1 Media loading lever Used for fixing or releasing media.

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

performed.

3 Front cover Used for preventing a user from coming in contact with the driving mechanism during

the printer operation.
Opened and closed when media is set or jammed.
It is normally closed.

4 Stand Used when installing the printer on a flat floor.

5 Media guide Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.

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2.1.2 Rear section

6 Media cut groove Used to cut media straight.

7 Pressurizing rollers Installed inside of the front cover.

Press and hold the media when printing.

8 Platen Installed inside of the front cover.

Stabilizes the print side of the media.

9 Maintenance cover Used to prevent the user from touching the inner mechanical section.

Open and close in the following cases.

• When cleaning the cleaning wiper

• When cleaning around the print head.

• When replacing the cutter
It is normally closed.

10 Connector Used to install spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10).

No. Name Function

1 AC inlet Used for connecting the power cable.

2 Network interface cable

connector

Connects a network interface cable.

3 Scroller holder Set the scroller here when using the roll media.

4 Media feed slot Used for feeding media.

No. Name Function

9

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2.1.3 Operation panel

Used to set the operating conditions, to display the status of the printer, and to set various functions.
Names of each operation key and status display along with the functions are explained.

TIP

• Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel.

• When setting the menu from the operation panel: 3.8 Menu setups on the operation panel

• When performing various operations in the operation panel: 3.7 Operating from the operation panel

5 Ink cartridge slot Insert the ink cartridge.

6 Media guide Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.

7 Waste fluid tank Used for collecting waste ink discharged from the printer.

8 Waste fluid valve Open and close when discharging the waste fluid from the waste fluid tank.

It is normally closed.

9 Book holder Quick reference etc can be stored.

No. Name Function

8, 9

3

15

17

16
6

5

11
12

1

13
14

10

27

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(1) Operation keys

NOTE

NOTE

• The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on printer status
(Normal or Setup menu display).
For details about printer status, refer to "2.2 Printer status".

No. Name Normal Setup menu display

1 [Menu] key Shifts to the Setup menu. Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.

2 [Enter] key Restarts printing when the printing is

suspended.

• Select the menu to be set, and shifts to the
next hierarchy.

• The setting is determined and saved.

[Cutting] key Cuts the media when pressed for more than

two seconds.

—

3 [Pause] key Pauses printing. —

[Cancel] key • When printing:

When pressed for more than two seconds,
forcefully terminates printing and deletes
one file of the remaining data.

• When receiving or analyzing data:
When pressed for more than two seconds,
deletes the data already received and
analyzed.

• Returns to the previous menu hierarchy.
Changes made in the setting are discarded.

• Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.

4[<] key — —

[Nozzle Check] key Press and hold this key for two seconds or

more to perform Nozzle Check printing.

—

5 [>] key • Sets Cleaning Mode.

• The lamp of Cleaning Mode that you set
lights up in green.

Down the menu level in the directory tree.

[Cleaning] key When pressed for more than two seconds,

cleaning starts.

—

6[Backward↑] key Media is fed in the reverse direction. —

[+] key — • Changes to the previous item in the

displayed menu.

• The setting is changed to the reverse
direction.

• The numeric value is increased during
numerical input.

7[Forward↓] key Media is fed in the forward direction. —

[–] key — • Changes to the previous item in the

displayed setting.

• The setting is changed to the forward
direction.

• The numeric value is decreased during
numerical input.

8 [Power] key Turns the printer ON and OFF. Turns the printer ON and OFF.

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(2) Display section

TIP

• When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm.
"7.2.3 Error requiring restart" in the Operation Manual

If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer.

No. Name Color Status Description

9 Power lamp Blue Lamp ON Power ON.

Lamp blinks • Receiving and analyzing the data.

• Performing media initial operation.

Lamp OFF Power OFF.

10 Error lamp Orange Lamp ON An error has occurred.

Error content is displayed on the LCD.

Lamp blinks The remaining amount of ink is low.

Lamp OFF There is no error.

11 High lamp Green Lamp ON The head height is set to High.

Lamp OFF The head height is set to Low.

12 Low lamp Green Lamp ON The head height is set to Low.

Lamp OFF The head height is set to High.

13 Take Up lamp Green Lamp ON Media ejection mode is set to "Take Up".

Lamp OFF Media ejection mode is set to "Off" or "Auto Cut".

14 Auto Cut lamp Green Lamp ON Media ejection mode is set to "Auto Cut".

Lamp OFF Media ejection mode is set to "Off" or "Take Up".

15 Long lamp Green Lamp ON • Cleaning mode is set to Long.

• When the Normal lamp is also on, Cleaning mode is set to Short.

Lamp OFF Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.

16 Normal lamp Green Lamp ON • Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.

• When the Long lamp is also on, Cleaning mode is set to Short.

Lamp OFF Cleaning Mode is set to Long.

17 LCD display section — — Displays operation status of the printer or an error message.

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2.2 Printer status

This section explains printer status.

2.2.1 Normal

Printing is possible when media is loaded.
The various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel.

2.2.2 Setup menu display

Various settings regarding printing can be made from the operation panel.
The various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel.
Display contents in the LCD monitor of the operation panel are as follows.

2.2.3 Changing printer status

Follow the procedure below and change printer status.

(1) Normal → Setup menu display

Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel when the printer is Normal.

• "Menu1: Setup>" is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to the Setup menu.

NOTE

NOTE

• For details regarding the Setup menu, refer to "3.8 Menu setups on the operation panel".

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(2) Setup menu display → Normal

When the printer is at the Setup menu display, perform either of the following operations to shift the
operation panel to the Normal display.

• Press the [Cancel] or [Menu] key on the operation panel.

• In the Setup menu, leave the keys untouched for three minutes.

NOTE

NOTE

• For details on Status message, refer to "5.4.1 Status messages".

Normal

Setup Menu Display

[Menu] key

[Cancel] key

Leave the printer

as it is for 3 minutes

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3 Basic usage

This chapter explains how to handle this printer.

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3.1 Print flow chart

The following flow chart illustrates the procedure to perform printing with the printer.
Refer to each section as required.

WARNING

• Do not place any combustible materials on the platen while the heater is working.

There may be a risk of fire.

• Do not spill flammable liquid on the platen.

This could lead to a fire.

CAUTION

• Do not touch the media guide while printing.

The media guide becomes very hot and you could burn yourself.

• Do not touch the media feed slot, platen, and media guide while the heater is

working.
The media feed slot, platen, and media guide become very hot and you could burn
yourself.

• Ventilate the workplace.

Not doing so may make you feel sick or may lead to a fire.

1. Create print data.
Create print data with application software.

↓

2. Turn the power ON and set the media.

3.5 Loading media
"4.2 Media" in the Operation Manual

↓

3. Set up printing conditions.

3.8 Menu setups on the operation panel

↓

4. Perform the printing.

3.7 Operating from the operation panel

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NOTE

NOTE

• Do not open the front cover and maintenance cover during printing.
If the front cover/maintenance cover is opened, printing will be interrupted.
Printing restarts if you close the front cover/maintenance cover. However, the result of your print is
not guaranteed.

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3.2 Power cable connection

This section explains power cable connection.

WARNING

• Be sure to use the specified power cable.
Using power cables other than the specified can cause an electric shock or fire.

• Use a power cord set which is compatible with the safety standards, power supply
voltage, and plug shape used in the country where this printer is used.

• Use a power cord set which is equipped with a protective earth, and securely
connect it to the outlet.

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

CAUTION

• Pay attention to the following points when handling power cable.

• Do not tamper with the power cable.

• Do not put heavy objects on the power cable.

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

• Do not route the power cable near heating appliances.

NOTE

NOTE

• Contact your local MUTOH dealer in case of power cable damage.

Follow the procedure below to install the power cable.