Operation
Instructions
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VJ-1604
Eco-Solvent
Ultra Printer
FOR EUROPE ONLY!
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT © 2007 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved.
This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the
copyright owner.
This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer VJ-1604. In consideration of the
furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody
and control and agrees to the following:
The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not be copied or
reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Europe N.V.
This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or
reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to
do so.
This manual is intended for the European, Middle East and African (EMEA region) markets only.
April 2007
Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM
www.mutoh.eu
www.mutoh.be
WEEE regulations
Environmental information
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal
household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 Safety instructions .....................................................................................................7
1.1 Warnings, cautions and notes ...............................................................................7
1.2 Important safety instructions..................................................................................8
1.3 Warning labels.....................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................11
1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................11
2 Installation procedure..............................................................................................15
2.1 Installation environment.......................................................................................15
2.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation..........................................................15
2.1.2 Installation space .............................................................................................16
2.2 Unpacking the boxes ...........................................................................................17
2.2.1 Unpacking the printer box ................................................................................17
2.2.2 Unpacking the stand box .................................................................................17
2.3 Verifying the bundled items .................................................................................18
2.3.1 Items in the printer box ....................................................................................18
2.3.2 Starterskit.........................................................................................................18
2.3.3 Items in the Good Shape Kit ............................................................................19
2.3.4 Items in the stand box......................................................................................19
2.4 Name of the parts and functions..........................................................................20
2.4.1 Front section ....................................................................................................20
2.4.2 Rear section.....................................................................................................21
2.5 Assembling..........................................................................................................22
2.5.1 Assembling the stand.......................................................................................22
2.5.2 Mounting the printer to the stand .....................................................................23
2.5.3 Removing protective materials.........................................................................24
2.6 Levelling the printer .............................................................................................25
2.7 Transfer and transportation .................................................................................26
2.7.1 Transferring the printer ....................................................................................26
2.7.2 Transporting the printer....................................................................................27
3 Preparing for a job....................................................................................................29
3.1 Connecting the power cables ..............................................................................29
3.2 Switching the power ON/OFF..............................................................................30
3.2.1 Switching the power ON ..................................................................................30
3.2.2 Switching the power OFF.................................................................................30
3.3 Connecting the printer to the workstation ............................................................31
3.4 Installing the ink cassettes...................................................................................32
3.5 Media handling ....................................................................................................34
3.5.1 Installing roll media ..........................................................................................34
3.5.2 Replacing roll media ........................................................................................36
3.5.3 Setting media type ...........................................................................................38
3.6 Performing a nozzle check ..................................................................................40
3.7 Head height adjustment.......................................................................................41
3.8 Step adjustment...................................................................................................42
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4 Periodical maintenance............................................................................................47
4.1 Done by end user ................................................................................................47
4.1.1 Cleaning the printer..........................................................................................47
4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case ...................................................................................47
4.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer ...............................................................................48
4.1.4 Replacing the spitting box sponges .................................................................49
4.1.5 Head cleaning ..................................................................................................51
4.1.6 Cleaning the wiper ...........................................................................................52
4.1.7 Cleaning around the print head........................................................................55
4.2 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician................................................................59
4.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts........................................................................59
4.2.2 Periodical inspection part list............................................................................59
5 Menu structure overview .........................................................................................60
5.1 Operation panel ...................................................................................................60
5.2 Panel Setup menu ...............................................................................................63
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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Caution
• When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions
and warnings mentioned in this book.
1.1 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
The contents of alarm displays included in this User’s Guide and warning label stuck on the main body of the
printer are classified into three categories according to the degree of danger.
Understand the meaning of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this guide.
Warnings Meaning
Important
If ignored, it would lead to dangerous situations where death or serious injury
may be caused.
Caution
If ignored, it would lead to a dangerous situation, causing slight or middle class
illness, or damage to the product or parts of the product.
Notes
Used for a special caution and for information that needs to be emphasized.
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1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to use the printer safely, the general notes which must be followed are explained.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates ‘prohibited’ operations.
Indicates required operations.
Important
Do not install the printer in places where there is a possibility that the printer may be damaged or might
fall by chance. For example:
• On a shaky stand
• Slanting location
• Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted
Do not stand on the printer or do not place heavy things on top of it. The printer may be damaged or
might fall.
Cover the printer with a blanket or cloth like table cloth and do not close the vent. If the vent is closed,
the printer could accumulate heat inside and may cause fire.
Do not install the printer in places where the humidity is high or in a dusty environment. It could lead to
an electric shock and/or fire.
Do not use damaged power cables. It could lead to an electric shock and / or fire.
Do not take out or insert the power plugs with wet hands. This could lead to an electric shock.
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 lightning rods. Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage
if lightning occurs.
• Water pipes or faucets. If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the grounding will not work correctly.
Do not store combustible materials on the print platform. It could lead to fire when raising the
temperature.
Do not insert or drop metal or objects which are easily combustible through the openings such as fresh
air inlet into the printer. It could lead to an electric shock and fire.
When foreign substances or liquids such as water enter the printer, do not use the printer. It could lead
to an electric shock and / or fire. Immediately switch OFF the power, disconnect the power plugs from
the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer.
While installing optional items, be sure to Switch OFF the printer and pull out the power plugs. It could
lead to an electric shock.
Wire the various codes (cable) as explained in the User’s Guide. Wrong wiring could cause fire.
Be sure to use the power cables supplied with the printer. If other power cables are used, it could cause
an electric shock or fire.
Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). If a power
supply other than the specified voltage is used, it could cause an electric shock and fire.
Take power for the printer directly from the power socket (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Do
not use complex 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 is a waste oil (waste ink) of industrial waste. Proper waste fluid disposal
according to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments are required.
Consign disposal of waste fluids to specialized processor.
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Caution
Pay attention to the following points, while handling the power cables.
• Do not do anything forcefully on the power cables.
• Do not keep heavy objects on the power cables.
• Do not bend, twist or pull the power cables by force.
• Do not route the power cables near heating appliances.
Verify that no foreign substances such as dust are stuck on the power plugs. If you have controlled this,
make sure that the power plugs are firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket.
Mishandling of the power cables could lead to a fire.
While handling the ink cassettes, pay attention so that the ink does not get into your eyes or stick to
your skin. If the ink gets into your eyes or sticks to your skin, immediately wash off with water. It might
possibly cause irritation and light inflammation of your eyes. In case of any abnormality, consult a
physician immediately.
Do not disassemble the ink cassette. If disassembled, there is a possibility that the ink might come into
contact with your eyes or skin.
Be careful that your fingers are not caught when opening or closing the media cover.
Do not operate the media set lever during printer initialization. If the carriage portion and the pressure
roller portion touch each other, there is a possibility that the printer may break down.
Do not touch the media guide during printing. It is hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the media feed slot, platen or media guide while heaters are operating. They are hot and
may cause burns.
Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. These could damage the paint.
Be careful that moisture does not enter the printer. There is a possibility that the electric circuits inside
the printer might get short circuited.
Do not open covers attached with screws under any circumstance. This could cause an electric shock
or printer breakdown.
While cleaning with the wiper
• Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit.
Head cleaning may not be operated correctly because of the grease attached.
• Make sure to wipe the print head with a dry poly-knit wiper.
Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position or do not keep the
printer upside down. There is a possibility that ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal
operation after shifting (to these positions) cannot be guaranteed.
Opening and moving the printer to the installation place should be done by 4or more people
While taking out the printer from the container box, make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and hold the
handles on the printer side. If the printer is lifted with the vinyl sheet attached, there is a possibility that
the printer might fall and might be damaged.
Installation of the stand to the printer should be done by 4 or more persons.
While installing the stand, be sure to switch OFF the printer power and to pull out the power plugs. It
could lead to an electric shock.
If the printer is not used for a longer period, make sure to pull out the power plugs from the power
sockets for safety reasons.
Make sure to connect an earth wire to the earth connection which 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.
Set the roll media on an even surface such as a desk etc. If the roll media is set in such a way that the
scroller is standing vertical, there is a possibility that the scroller might get damaged.
Keep the working area well-ventilated. This to prevent fire and operators from feeling sick from bad air.
When printing is finished, the media guide is at high temperature. Wait until the media guide cools off.
Pay attention when you cut roll media. Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut in 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.
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Be sure to switch OFF the power, and disconnect the power plugs when cleaning the printer.
Move the printer maintaining it in a horizontal position.
Keep the printer horizontally while transferring.
Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position, nor keep the printer
upside down. There is a possibility that the ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal operation
after shifting to these positions cannot be guaranteed.
Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the spitting-box sponges. If waste fluid comes into contact with
the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the media feed function may be
affected.
When cleaning around the print head
• Do not touch the nozzle of the print head, doing so may damage the print head.
• Do not touch the head of the cleaning stick, oil on your hands may attach to the cleaning stick,
causing damage to the print head.
• Do not immerse the head of the cleaning stick in water, doing so may damage the print head.
Do not reuse the cleaning stick, dust attached to the stick may damage the print head.
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1.3 WARNING LABELS
A warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially needs your attention. Understand the
locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer.
1.3.1 Handling the operation procedure labels
• 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 neutral detergent to remove 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 Locations and types of warning labels
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2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
2.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation
Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²)
Power Supply AC90V – 132V/198V – 264V
Frequency Range 50/60Hz ± 1Hz
Power Specifications
Power Capacity
Main: 8.5 A / 4.5A
Heater: 8.5 A / 4.5A
Operative Condition
Temperature: 20°C to 32°C
Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation
Guaranteed range of
printing accuracy
Temperature: 22°C to 32°C
Humidity: 40% to 60%,
Change rate
Temperature: within 2°C per hour
Humidity: within 5% per hour
Environmental conditions
Archiving environment
Temperature: 20°C to 32°C
Humidity: 40% to 80%,
No condensation ( Ink unfilled)
Notes
• Concerning temperature and humidity, avoid:
o Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly change, even though within the required
conditions.
o Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illumination or direct air, for example from an air
conditioner.
• To keep the temperature and humidity constant, install this product in a location where the air condition
is adjustable.
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2.1.2 Installation space
Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine.
Notes
• For the weight of the printer and the stand, please refer to the Operation Manual.
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2.2 UNPACKING THE BOXES
This product is shipped in 3 different boxes, one box with the printer body, one box for the printer stand and
one with the ink and documentation.
Notes
• Unpacking this product requires 4 or more people.
• Before taking out the printer from the box, make sure to remove the bag first. If the printer is lifted out
with the bag still around it, there is a possibility that the printer might slip from your hands and be
damaged.
2.2.1 Unpacking the printer box
Step 1 : Carry the box to where you will unpack it.
Step 2 : Remove the bands.
Step 3 : Open the box and take out the following components:
• Installation Manual
• Good Shape Kit
No. Name
1 Top board
2 Outer board
3 Side board
4 Centre board
5 Cushion (left)
6 Cushion (right)
7 Good Shape Kit
8 Installation Manual
9 Printer body
10 Base
2.2.2 Unpacking the stand box
Step 1 : Carry the box to where you will unpack it.
Step 2 : Open the box and take out the components.
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2.3 VERIFYING THE BUNDLED ITEMS
Notes
• After unpacking, please verify that the product is not damaged and that no components are missing. If
so, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
2.3.1 Items in the printer box
No. Name Quantity
1 Printer main body 1
2 Good Shape Kit 1
3 Installation Manual 1
2.3.2 Starterskit
No. Name Quantity
1 Power Cables Europe 2
2 Power Cables UK 2
3 User’s Guide 1
4 CD with Mutoh manuals 1
5
Ink Starter Set
Cleaning cassettes
Ink cassettes
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4
4
6 Polyknit wipers 30
Screw Set 1
Hexagon bolt M5x10 8
Spring washer M5 8
Plain washer 8
Pan head spring M5x10 4
Waste tank bracket 1
Hexagon ball wrench 1
Screwdriver 1
Hexagon bolt M6x30 8
Plain washer M6 8
Sprint washer M6 8
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Hexagon wrench 5mm 1
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2.3.3 Items in the Good Shape Kit
No. Name Quantity
1 Clean stick 10
2 Tweezers 1
3 Spitting box sponge 10
4 Spirit level 1
5 Waste fluid tank 1
6 Tray 1
2.3.4 Items in the stand box
No. Name
1 Wheel box
2 buffer
3 foot
4 Corner buffer
5 Lifting tubes
6 Buffer box
7 Instruction sheet stand
8 Small buffer box
9 stay
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2.4 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
2.4.1 Front section
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N° Name Function
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Media loading lever
Used to fix or release the media.
• Lower the lever to fix the media.
• Lower the lever further to fix the media more firmly. Used to improve the
accuracy of media feeding.
• Raise the lever to release the media.
2
Operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are performed.
3
Front cover
Used to prevent that a user comes in contact with the driving mechanism during the
printer operation. Opened and closed when media is set or jammed. It is normally closed.
4
Waste fluid tank Used for collecting waste ink discharged from the printer.
5
Stand To install the printer on a levelled floor.
6
Media guide
Used to feed the media smoothly when the media is set or printed. The printer has also
an incorporated heater (after heater) to dry the ink.
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platen
Installed inside of the front cover.
The heater (platen heater) to dry ink is installed.
8
pressure rollers
Installed inside of the front cover.
Press and hold the media when printing.
9
Media cut groove
Installed inside of the front cover.
Used to cut media straight.
10
Maintenance cover
Used to prevent the user from touching the inner mechanical section.
Open and close in the following cases.
• When cleaning the wiper.
• When cleaning around the printer.
It is normally closed.
11
Waste fluid valve
Open and close when discharging the waste fluid from the waste fluid tank. It is normally
closed.
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adjuster Used to install the printer horizontally
13
Media retainers To prevent media to curl up at the sides. This way you avoid head strikes and damage.
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No. Name Function
1 Roll media holders
Used to load the roll media.
Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the
roll media holders.
2 Media feed slot Used for feeding media
3 Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette
4 Media guide
Used for smoothly feeding through media when the media is set or
printed.
The VJ-1604 printer also incorporates a pre-heater element to warm up
the installed media before printing.
5 AC inlet Used to connect the power cables.
6 USB connector Not used for this printer
7
Network interface
connector
Connects a network interface cable.
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2.5 ASSEMBLING
2.5.1 Assembling the stand
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Step 0 : Move the packaging of the stand to the location to unpack.
Step 0 : Open the package and take out the foot, stay, lifting tubes and the packaging materials.
No. Name
1 Stay
2 Foot
3 Packaging material
Step 0 : Attach the waste fluid tank holder to the stand by using four screws.
No. Name
1 Leg
2 Waste fluid tank holder
3 pan head spring + washer
Step 0 : Verify that each component is fastened firmly by gently shaking the stand.
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2.5.2 Mounting the printer to the stand
Step 0 : Turn the four adjusters as shown below to prevent the stand from moving.
No. Name
1 Adjusters
2 Stand
Step 0 : Insert the two lifting tubes into the right and left transfer brackets, lift the printer with four or more
people and place it on the stand.
Notes
• On top of each leg as well as on the underside of the printer body there are arrows pictured. To
correctly install, make sure that the arrows of the legs point in the same direction of the arrow on the
body.
No. Name
1 Lifting tubes
2 Transfer brackets
3 Stand
Step 0 : Remove the two lifting tubes and fasten the printer to the stand using eight hexagon bolts.
No. Name
1 Lifting tubes
2 Stand
3 Hexagon bolt + washer
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Step 4 : Follow the procedure below to attach the waste fluid tank.
• Place the waste fluid tank in the waste fluid holder
• Attach the waste fluid tube to the tank
• Attach the waste fluid sensor cable to the connector on the bottom of the printer
No. Name
1 Waste fluid tank holder
2 Waste fluid tank
3 Waste fluid tube
4 Waste fluid sensor cable
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Waste fluid sensor
connector
2.5.3 Removing protective materials
Step 1 : Remove the tape from each cover.
Step 2 : Open the front cover, loosen the butterfly screw and remove the metal plate which is fixing the
head unit.
Notes
• Do not throw away this metal plate, you will need it again if you ever want to transfer or transport your
printer.
No. Name
1 Head unit
2 Butterfly screw
3
Head unit fastening
material
(metal plate)
Step 3 : Open the left maintenance cover and place the tray.
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover left
2 Tray
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2.6 LEVELLING THE PRINTER
Notes
• Please verify before and after carrying this product that the screws are well fixed.
• When transferring or carrying outside, separate the printer from its stand.
Step 0 : Carry the printer to the installation place.
Step 0 : Turn the adjusters in the direction as shown below to prevent the printer from moving.
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No. Name
1 Adjusters
2 Stand
Step 0 : Level out the printer by placing the spirit level on the left and right plates.
No. Name
1 Spirit level
2 Adjusters
Step 0 : Confirm that the waste fluid valve is closed.
1
2
No. Name
1 Waste fluid valve
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2.7 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION
2.7.1 Transferring the printer
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below.
(1) Pre-transfer steps
Step 0 : Verify that the printer has been switched OFF.
Step 0 : Verify that the butterfly bolts attaching the stand with the printer, are well fixed.
Step 0 : Verify that the printer head is in the rightmost position.
Step 0 : Attach the protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit, and fix it with
thumbscrews.
Step 0 : Remove the scroller.
Step 0 : Unplug and remove all cables.
Step 0 : Release the lock of the caster wheels and transfer the printer.
Notes
• The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for a small transfer on a plain surface.
When moving the printer outdoors, and in places with big step differences, then move the stand and
printer separately. For further details please refer to the Installation guide.
(2) Steps after transfer
Step 3 : Choose a suitable place to install the printer.
Refer to “Installation guide”
Step 3 : Verify that the butterfly bolts fixing the stand with the printer are well fixed.
Step 3 : Connect all cables.
Step 3 : Perform a nozzle check, and verify that there is no clogging in the printer head.
Refer to “Nozzle check”
Step 3 : Perform a head alignment.
Refer to “Adjust print”
No. Name
1 Head unit
2 Butterfly screw
3 Head unit fastening material (metal plate)
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2.7.2 Transporting the printer
When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack the printer as it was shipped, using the protective
materials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks.
Notes
• When transporting the printer, consult your MUTOH product dealer.
(0) Pre- transport procedure
Step 0 : Switch ON the printer.
Step 0 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.
Step 0 : Remove all ink cassettes.
Step 0 : Switch OFF the printer.
• Result: The operation panel displays "Transport Mode", and the printer starts the ink rejecting
operation.
• The ink rejecting operation takes about 2 minutes.
Step 0 : Verify that the power light faints when the ink rejection operations has been finished.
Step 0 : Remove the scroller or the optional winding system.
Step 0 : Remove all cables.
Step 0 : Attach the protective material (metal plate) to the head unit, and fix it with thumbscrews.
No. Name
1 Head unit
2 Butterfly screw
3 Head unit fastening material (metal plate)
Step 0 : Remove the printer from the stand. Refer to: “Installation guide”
Step 0 : Repack the printer.
(0) Post-transport procedure
Step 2 : To perform unpacking, assembling, and placing the printer. Please refer to: “Installation guide”
Set the printer in an available condition. Please refer to “Transferring the printer” and “Steps after
transfer”
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3 PREPARING FOR A JOB
3.1 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLES
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Step 0 : Make sure that the power key is switched OFF.
Step 0 : Plug the power cables to the AC inlets on the right of the printer.
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2
No. Name
1 AC inlet
2 Power cables
Step 0 : Correctly insert the power cable plugs into the power sockets.
Notes
• To use the two power cables plugged in the inlets, a total capacity of 17A or more is required. If the
power source cannot supply the required capacity, plug the two power cables in a different power
sources respectively.
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3.2 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF
3.2.1 Switching the power ON
Step 0 : Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch ON the printer.
Step 0 : The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up in green.
Step 0 : The printer starts initial operation.
Step 0 : When the initial operation is complete, the printer enters the normal status.
3.2.2 Switching the power OFF
Step 0 : Before switching the printer OFF, make sure that:
• printing or other operations are not in progress
• the operation panel is in normal status
Step 0 : Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to power OFF the printer. The Power lamp on the
operation panel extinguishes.
Notes
• If the [power] key is pressed, or the power lamp lights green, the power is ON.
• Press the key once again to power OFF the printer.
Step 0 : The printer switches OFF.
• The operation panel displays “Power OFF”.
• All the lamps on the operation panel and the LCD monitor are switched OFF.
• The printer automatically powers OFF.
Notes
• After switching OFF the printer, wait for 10 seconds or longer to power it ON again.
Step 0 : When not using the printer for a long time, push back the media loading lever.
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3.3 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO THE WORKSTATION
Step 0 : Switch OFF both the printer and the workstation.
Step 0 : Plug the network interface cable into the network interface connector located at the back of the
printer.
No. Name
1 Network interface connector
Step 0 : Plug the other end of the network interface cable into your workstation.
Notes
• For more information on how to connect to your workstation, please refer to the operation manual of
your workstation.
• For network settings on the side of the printer, refer to the MUTOH Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer VJ-1604
series User’s Guide.
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3.4 INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Step 4 : Switch ON the printer.
• The printer starts initialization.
• The operation panel displays "[KCMY] Discharged".
After the initial operation is complete, "Insert CleaningCart." is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 4 : Take out the cleaning cassette from the solvent resistant blister.
Step 4 : Install the cleaning cassette into the ink cassette slot.
• Keep the ▲ mark facing up and insert the cleaning cassette into the slot of the printer.
• Insert the cleaning cassette to the end of the slot.
1
2
No. Name
1 Cleaning cassette
2 Cleaning cassette slot
• The printer starts filling cleaning fluid.
Step 4 : "During washing" is displayed on the operation panel and the printer starts head cleaning.
Step 4 : After the head cleaning the display shows “Remove Cartridges”
Step 4 : "Insert InkCartridge" is displayed on the operation panel after the head cleaning.
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Step 7 : Take out the ink cassette from the solvent resistant blister and shake it gently 2-3 times.
• Slots for ink cassettes are specified depending on colours of ink cassettes. Match the colour
marked by the side of slot with the colour of the ink cassette.
• Keep the ▲ mark facing up and insert the ink cassette into the slot of the printer.
• Insert the ink cassettes in the printer as follows :
• The ink cassettes must be inserted in a specific slot according to the type and colour used.
• Insert the cassettes with the arrow mark “▲” face-up and pointing to the rear of the printer.
• Insert the cassettes as far as possible.
• Install all four colours.
1
5
4
3
2
Notes
• The ValueJet ink cassettes have been developed in such a way that miss-insertion is not possible. For
each colour, a different design is used, i.e., fins are placed at the outside of each cassette, at different
locations, depending on which colour is used.
Result: The operation panel displays "Ink Refill **%", and the initial ink replenishment starts.
• The ink replenishment takes about five minutes. Initial ink replenishment and pause operation are
repeated during initial filling.
• When “100%” is displayed, the ink replenishment is complete.
• After the first ink fill, the displays shows “Subtank Refill”
• The operation panel displays "Subtank Refill **%",
• It takes about 5 min to refill the subtank.
• After the ink replenishment the operation panel displays “Media End”
Notes
• If the Nozzle check printing is performed immediately after the ink replenishment is completed, the
printed line may become blurred or it might be printing partially.
• In such cases, follow the Operation Manual (Head Cleaning). Charge a small amount of ink and check
the printing result. If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink,
leave the printer for one hour of more, and refill a small amount of ink again. If there is still no
improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
No. Name
1 Ink cassette
2 Ink cassette slot K
3 Ink cassette slot C
4 Ink cassette slot M
5 Ink cassette slot Y
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3.5 MEDIA HANDLING
Notes
• There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1604
o Unwinder/Winder 100
o Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder)
• Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media
Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems.
3.5.1 Installing roll media
Place the roll media in the centre of the printer.
Step 2 : Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, and stretch the levers wider than
the width of the roll media
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4
1
2
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No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
2 Roll media holder (right)
3 Roll media
4 Fixing levers
Step 2 : Tighten the left roll media holder
Step 2 : Attach the roll media to the left roll media holder
Step 2 : Attach the right roll media holder to the roll media and tighten the fixing lever.
Step 2 : Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, slide the roll media to the centre
and tighten the levers.
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3
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1
3
4
4
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
2 Roll media holder (Right)
3 Roll media
4 Fixing levers
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Step 6 : Switch the printer ON
• The printer starts the initial operation
• “Media End” is displayed on the operation panel
Step 2 : Raise the media loading lever
“Lever Up” is displayed on the operation panel
Step 2 : Open the front cover
Step 2 : Insert the roll media into the media feed slot
1
2
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Media feed slot
Step 2 : Pull the roll media approximately 1m out of the media feed slot, which is inside the front cover.
Step 2 : While holding the front end of the roll media, wind the media back for a short distance by turning
the flanges of the roll media holders so that the media is not slack or slanted.
Notes
• When loading roll media, set each side of the media at least 5 mm away from the edges of the
pressure roller. Failing to do so may cause the media to slip or wrinkle while being printed on.
5mm 5mm 5mm5mm
2
1
2
1
2
1
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Pressure roller
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If the distance between the edge of the roll media and the pressure roller is less than 5 mm, follow the
procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media.
• Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left roll media holders, and move the roll media to the right or
left.
• After moving the roll media, tighten the fixing levers.
Notes
• Be sure to press the roll media holders against the printer while locking them.
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3
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1
3
4
4
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (left)
2 Roll media holder (right)
3 Roll media
4 Fixing levers
Step 2 : Lower the media loading lever.
Step 2 : Close the front cover.
3.5.2 Replacing roll media
(0) Replacement time
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Replace roll media if...
…the roll media runs out.
• The operation panel displays "End of Roll".
• If the media runs out during printing, the printer stops printing.
• If you want to change the media type.
(2) Replacement steps
Notes
• There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1604
o Unwinder/Winder 100
o Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder)
• Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly replace roll media
Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems.
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1. Remove the installed roll media.
Step 0 : Verify that
• the printer has been switched ON,
• the printer is in Normal mode, and
• The printer is NOT printing.
Step 0 : Push the media hold lever backward (lever up).
Step 0 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media
11 2
Step 0 : Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media
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Nr. name
1 Roll media holder (right)
2 Fixing lever
3 Roll media
Nr. Name
1 Roll media holders
2 Roll media
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Step 5 : Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder.
2
1
3
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Nr. name
1 Roll media holder (left)
2 Fixing lever
3 Roll media
To load another roll media, refer to: “Setting media”
Notes
• To load another roll media, refer to: “ Setting media”
• Store the roll media you do not use according to: Notes on storing media
• Attach the movable flange to the scroller when you do not set roll media, this to set the scroller to the
printer.
3.5.3 Setting media type
Introduction:
When you have loaded the media in the ValueJet, you will have to set the media type. The Media setup
menu is displayed after the media hold lever is pushed from the backward position to the forward position. (=
lever down)
Notes
The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when
• The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed.
• No key operations are performed on the operation panel for 10 seconds.
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Procedure:
Step 0 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON, and the media has been loaded.
Result: After the media is loaded, the display shifts to the Media setup menu.
Notes
Refer to the following topics to load media:
• Installing roll media
• Loading roll media
Step 0 : Press the [Setting value +] key or [Setting value-] key on the operation panel to select the correct
media type.
Step 0 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to confirm your choice.
Result:
• The media type is determined
• The operation panel displays "Media Initial", and the media initialisation starts.
Step 0 : After media initialization, the operation panel displays "Ready to Print" and the printer shifts to
normal
Step 0 : When using the roll media, wind back the roll media to avoid slackness at the back.
Notes
The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when
• The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed.
• No key operations are performed on the operation panel for 10 seconds.
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3.6 PERFORMING A NOZZLE CHECK
Step 4 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that loaded media roll or sheet measures more
than an A3 size.
Step 4 : Verify that the printer is in the normal mode – Ready to Print.
Step 4 : Press the [<] key on the operation panel for two seconds or more.
• Nozzle check starts.
Step 4 : Check the sample print for blurred or missing parts in the check pattern.
• If the nozzle check result indicates that there is a problem such as mentioned above in the check
pattern, clean the head.
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3.7 HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When used?
Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media.
This way you prevent the print head from touching the media.
Notes
• If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality will not be guaranteed.
• Do not open the front cover nor change the head height during printing. If the head height is changed,
the head alignment will be changed and high print quality will no longer be guaranteed.
• To perform a head alignment, refer to “Head height alignment”
Procedure:
Step 1 : Open the front cover.
Step 2 : Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever. ( Orange)
Notes
• Do not raise the head height adjustment lever higher than the following position, doing so may damage
the printer.
High
1
No. Name
1 Head height adjustment lever
• The high lamp on the operation panel lights up in green.
Step 0 : Close the front cover.
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3.8 STEP ADJUSTMENT
After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight,
backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon:
• Printed swaths overlap.
• White lines between every swath.
In such cases, follow the procedure below and adjust the media feed compensation value.
Step 0 : Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel.
Step 0 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.
• Shift to the Setup menu display.
• The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>".
Step 0 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel.
• The operation panel displays "Set1: MediaType".
Step 0 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
• The operation panel displays "Media: Type 1".
Step 0 : Press the [+] key or [–] key to select the media type you wish to use.
Step 0 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
• The operation panel displays "**>1: Print Mode".
Notes
• The selected media (Type 1-30) is displayed in "**". Please refer to “Media Type menu”
• Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "**>2: PF Adjust>".
• Press the [>] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "PF1: “Initial Print ".
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Step 7 : Perform the initial adjust print.
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm".
Notes
• The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.
• If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.
If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] key or [–] key and change the set value.
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Printing".
o Start Initial adjustment printing.
2
1
1
No. Name
1 Feed length
2 Media feeding direction
o When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters the normal status
• After the initial adjustment printing, cut the media. See “Cutting media”
Step 0 : Measure the distance between two “+” signs in the initial adjustment print using a measurement
tool, such as a ruler.
Step 0 : Set up Initial Adjust Change.
• Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF2: Initial change".
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Init: 250.0/250mm".
• Press the [+] key or [–] key and enter the measured value in step 3.
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel
o The initial adjustment value is saved.
o The operation panel displays "PF2: Initial Change".
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Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print.
• Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print".
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm".
Notes
• The length that the media is fed (feeding length) for confirmation adjustment printing is normally set at
250 mm.
• If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.
If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] key or [–] key and change the set value.
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Printing".
o Start Confirmation adjustment printing.
2
1
1
No. Name
1 Feed length
2 Media feeding direction
• After the confirmation adjustment printing, cut the media. For more information, please refer to: “
Cutting media”
Step 2 : Measure the distance between two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using a
measurement tool, such as a ruler, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when
printing.
• If the distance does not match the feeding length, follow the procedure from 1 to 5 and re-adjust.
• If the distance matches the feeding length, proceed to step 15.
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Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing.
• Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel.
• Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print".
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Printing".
o Start Micro adjustment printing.
Current adjustment value
2
1
0
1
2
• After the micro adjustment printing is completed, the operation panel displays "PF4: Micro Adj. Print".
Step 2 : Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result.
Input the adjustment value
Step 2 : Set up the Micro Adjustment Change.
• Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF5: Micro Adj.Change".
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The operation panel displays "Micro: 0pulse".
• Press the [+] key or [–] key and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in
step 16.
• Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
o The micro adjustment value is saved.
o The operation panel displays "PF5: Micro Adj.Change".
o The Media feed compensation is complete.
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4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
4.1 DONE BY END USER
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
4.1.1 Cleaning the printer
Periodic cleaning is necessary to use the printer in good condition.
4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case
Instruction: Wipe off the dust and possible dirt from the outer case by using a soft cloth.
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4.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer
Step 1 : Open the front cover.
Step 1 : Remove paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, using a soft brush.
1
No. Name
1 Pressure rollers
Notes
• Do not blow paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, remove media while cleaning.
Step 1 : Wipe off paper powder and ink from the platen using a dust-free and soft cloth slightly damped
with water.
1 2
No. Name
1 Platen
2 Media Guide
Step 1 : Wipe off the dirt of the grid roller’s unpainted (silver colour) area with damp and a tightly
squeezed soft cloth.
1
No. Name
1 Grid roller
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4.1.4 Replacing the spitting box sponges
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
(1) Pre- transport procedure
Replace the spitting-box sponges in the following situations.
• When the spitting-box sponge becomes deformed.
• When smears of ink appear on the media
• Two months after replacement.
(1) Type
Notes
• For types and details of the spitting-box sponge, contact your local Mutoh dealer.
(1) Replacing steps
Step 0 : If the printer is turned ON, make sure that:
• Printing or other operations are not in progress.
• The operation panel display is Normal.
Step 0 : Perform the CR maintenance.
• The display enters the CR maintenance menu.
• “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 0 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• Maintenance starts
• The print head moves on the platen.
• “CR Mainte.: END” is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 0 : Open the front cover.
Step 0 : Lift the spitting box sponge hook and release the hook. Then, remove the spitting box sponge
holder.
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Step 6 : Remove the spitting box absorbent from each spitting box using tweezers.
1
1
1
2
No. Name
1 spitting boxes
2 spitting-box sponge
Step 0 : Assemble the following parts:
• Spitting box sponge
• Spacer
• Spitting box sponge holder
Step 0 : Install the new spitting box absorbent to each spitting box.
Step 0 : Close the front cover.
Step 0 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• The print head returns to its original position.
• Spitting box absorbent replacement is complete.
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4.1.5 Head cleaning
When to perform?
Perform a head clean if the prints become blurred or are incomplete.
Notes
• Remove media while cleaning.
Step 0 : Verify that the operation panel is in Normal mode.
Step 0 : Verify that the media hold lever is lowered
Step 0 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel to select the cleaning mode.
Step 0 : Press the [Cleaning] key on the operation panel for at least 2 seconds.
Result: The operation panel displays “Cleaning **%”.
Step 1 : Start the head cleaning.
Notes
• Pressing the [Cleaning] key again after the 1st head cleaning performs a strong cleaning. If you fail to
remove blurs or incompleteness of printing in one head cleaning, perform a strong cleaning.
• If you fail to remove blurs or incompleteness of printing with several head cleaning, refer to
Troubleshooting, and perform the adequate process.
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4.1.6 Cleaning the wiper
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
(1) Cleaning time
Clean the wiper once a week or when blurs or incompleteness in printing remains after the head cleaning.
Notes
• Use the poly-knit wiper when cleaning the wiper.
Step 0 : If the printer is switched ON, make sure that:
• Printing or other operations are not in progress.
• The display on the operation panel is in the normal state.
Step 0 : Display the CR Maintenance menu on the operation panel.
Step 0 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.
• “Menu 1: Setup>” is displayed on the operation panel.
• The operation panel shifts to the setup menu display.
Step 0 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel.
• “Set1: MediaType” is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 0 : Press the [+] key or [-] key to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.
Step 0 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel
• The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.
Step 0 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• Maintenance starts.
• The print head moves to the left.
• The wiper moves forward.
• “CR Maintenance: End” is displayed on the operation panel.
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Step 8 : Open the maintenance cover on the right of the printer.
1
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover
Step 0 : Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper.
• Cleaning wiper front side:
¾ Wipe horizontally
3
1
2
3
No. Name
1 Cleaning wiper
2 Cleaning stick
3 Head cap unit
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• Cleaning wiper backside:
¾ Wipe vertically
3
1
3
2
No. Name
1 Cleaning wiper
2 Cleaning stick
3 Head cap unit
Step 2 : Close the right maintenance cover
• Close the cover firmly until it is locked.
1
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover
Step 2 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel
• The print head returns to its original position
• The cleaning wiper returns to its original position
• “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel
Step 2 : Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel several times
• The printer enters the Normal mode
• Wiper cleaning is now complete.
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4.1.7 Cleaning around the print head.
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
Clean the print head when foreign objects, such as dust or ink, causing omitted dots or ink drops are
attached around the print head.
Notes
• Before starting to clean around the print head, read and understand this procedure, then clean promptly
and accurately.
• When cleaning around the print head, the print head cap must be removed and cleaning must be
complete before the head dries. The recommended time for cleaning is about 15 minutes.
• If cleaning exceeds 15 minutes, discontinue it by following steps 7 and 8. Perform head cleaning, and
then start cleaning around the print head again. For more information please refer to:” Head cleaning”
• Use the cleaning stick to clean around the print head.
Step 2 : If the printer is switched ON, make sure that.
• Printing or other operations are not in progress.
• The operation panel display is Normal.
Step 2 : Display the CR Maintenance menu on the operation panel.
Step 2 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.
• “Menu 1: Setup>” is displayed on the operation panel.
• The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.
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Step 4 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel.
• “Set1: MediaType” is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 2 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select “Set20: CR maintenance”
Step 2 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel.
• The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.
¾ For more information please refer to “periodical Maintenance”.
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Step 7 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel
• Maintenance starts
• The print head moves to the left.
• “CR Maintenance: END” is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 2 : Open the left maintenance cover.
1
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover
Step 2 : Confirm, using a light such as a penlight, that there are no foreign objects, such as dust or ink
attached to the following parts:
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No. Name
1 print head
2 Head guide area
3 Nozzle
4 Dust, ink mass
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Step 10 : If foreign objects, such as dust or ink are attached to the print head, remove them using the
cleaning stick.
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No. Name
1 Print head
2 Head guide area
3 Nozzle
4 Dust, ink mass
Step 2 : Close the left maintenance cover.
• Close the cover firmly until it is locked.
1
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover.
Step 2 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
• The print head returns to its original position
• “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel.
Step 2 : Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel several times.
• The printer enters the Normal mode
• Cleaning around the print head is now complete.
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4.2 DONE BY AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN
This section describes the periodical part replacement and the periodical inspections required for this printer.
These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer.
4.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts
Perform periodical replacements according to the table below. These replacements should be executed by
an authorized Mutoh technician. These replacements are necessary to ensure the best printing quality
output.
Part Timing
Maintenance station Once a year
Wiper Once a year
Damper Once a year
4.2.2 Periodical inspection part list
Perform periodical inspections according to the table: “Periodical Inspection Part List” and perform cleaning
and part replacement as necessary.
Part Timing Check point
Media guide
Sub platen front surface
Once a year
• Media dust accumulation
• Foreign objects
• Damages
Timing fence
(CR encoder detection slit plate)
Once a year
• Media dust accumulation
• Foreign objects
• Damages
Rail on the CR guide frame Once a year
• Foreign objects
P_REAR sensor front surface Once a year
• Media dust accumulation
• Foreign object
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5 MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
5.1 OPERATION PANEL
Notes
Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel.
• When performing menu setting from the operation panel: “Menu setup on the operation panel”
• When performing various operations in the operation panel: “Operating from the operation panel”
8, 9
3
15
17
16
6
5
11
12
1
13
14
10
27
4
Notes
• The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on the printer status
(Normal or Setup menu display) for details about the printer status, please refer to: “Printer Status”
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(1) Operation keys in the Normal mode
No. Key Normal Setup menu display
1
[Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.
[Enter] key ----
The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next
hierarchy.
The setting is determined and saved
2
[Cleaning] key
Hold this key for two
seconds or more to clean
the print head.
----
3
[Cancel] key
• When printing:
Forcefully terminates
printing and deletes
one file of the
remaining data.
• When receiving or
analyzing: deletes
data that is already
received and
analyzed, and delete
the next data
Returns to the previous menu.
Changes made in the settings are discarded.
Shifts from Setup menu display to the normal
display.
[<] key ----
This menu changes the set value.
• Origin menu.
4
[Nozzle Check]
key
Hold this key for two
seconds or more to
perform a Nozzle Check
printing.
----
5
[>] key
Sets Cleaning Mode.
The lamp of the Cleaning
Mode that you set lights
up (green)
With this key you can go down in the menu level of
the directory tree.
[Backward feed↑]
Media is fed in the
reverse direction.
----
6
[+] key ----
• Changes to the previous item in the displayed
menu.
• The setting is changed to the forward direction.
• The numeric value is increased during
numerical input.
[Forward feed↓]
Media is fed in the
forward direction.
----
7
[-] key ----
• Changes to the previous item in the displayed
setting.
• The setting is changed to the reverse direction.
• The numeric value is decreased during
numerical input.
8
[Power] key
Switches the printer ON
or OFF
Switches the printer ON or OFF
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(2) Display section.
No. Name Colour Status Description
Lamp ON Power ON
Lamp
blinks
An error has occurred. Error content is displayed on the
LCD
9
Power lamp green
Lamp OFF Power OFF
Lamp ON
• Analyzing received data.
• Printing.
Lamp
blinks
Receiving data
10
Data lamp Orange
Lamp OFF Data is not received nor analyzed.
Lamp ON The head height is set to High
11
High Lamp Green
Lamp OFF The head height is set to Low
Lamp ON The head height is set to Low
12
Low Lamp Green
Lamp OFF The head height is set to High
Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Wave.
13
Wave Lamp Green
Lamp OFF The Effect menu is set to None.
Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine
14
Fine & S.Fine lamp Green
Lamp OFF
The Effect menu is set to Wave.
When the Wave lamp is switched OFF, the Effect menu is
set to None.
15
Strong lamp Green Lamp ON
• Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.
• When the Normal lamp is also switched ON, Cleaning
Mode is set to Economy.
Lamp OFF Cleaning Mode is set to strong.
16
Normal lamp Green Lamp ON
Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.
When the Strong lamp is also switched ON, Cleaning
Mode is set to Economy.
Lamp OFF Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.
17
LCD display
section
--- ---
Displays operation status of the printer or an error
message.
Notes
• When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with
an alarm.
• If the error persists, even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
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5.2 PANEL SETUP MENU
Menu1 Setup Set 1 Media Type
Type from 1
to 30
1>1 Print mode
Graphic
1
Graphic
2
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Quality 1
Quality 2
Quality 3
Quality 4
1>2 PF Adjust
1>3 Pre Heater
1>4 Platen Heater
1>5 After Heater
1>6 Standby Heating
1>7 Vacuum Fan
Set 2 Effect Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Fine &
Wave 1
Fine &
Wave 2
Fine &
Wave 3
Fine &
Wave 4
A-S Fine &
Wave
B-S Fine &
Wave
None 1
None 2
Set 3 Flushing Origin
On Media
Set 4 Side Margin
From 5 to
25 mm
Set 5 Media Initial OFF
Width
Top &
Width
Set 6 Media Width
Width
Confirm ---
mm
Set 7 Take-Up
Set 9 Origin
Set 10 Prev. Stick ON
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OFF
Set 11 Head Fan ON
OFF
Set 12 CR Movement Data
Machine
Set 13 Over Write Cnt
From 1 to 9
cut
Set 14 Over Write Wait
From 0.0 to
5.0 sec
Set 15 Slant Check ON
OFF
Set 16 Auto Cleaning OFF
From 1h to 24 h
Set 17 Ink Status KCYM /--/--/--/--/
Set 18 Roll Length Roll kind OFF
Roll kind Roll 1 From 1 to 99 mm
Roll kind Roll 2
Roll kind Roll 3
Set 19 Head Wash Start
Set 20 CR maintenance Start
Set 21 Initialization All
Media type
Except Media Type
Set 22 Life Time Head E*****F
Pump E*****F
CR motor E*****F
PF motor E*****F
Set 23 IP Address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Set 24 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Set 25 Gate Way 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Set 26 temporary
Menu2 Test Print Test1 Nozzle Check
Test2 Mode Print
Test3 Set List
Test4 All Set List
Test5 Palette
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Menu3 Adjust Print Adj.1 Confirm
Adj.2
Adj.3
Adj.4
Adj.5 BI-D Quality
Adj.6 BI-D Normal
Menu4 Cleaning Clean Economy
Clean Normal
Clean Strong
Clean Little Charge
Menu5 Selection 1 [*] Media Type
2 [*] Effect
3 [*] Flushing
4 [*] Side Margin
5 [*] Media Initial
6 [*] Media Width
7 [*] Take-Up
8 [*] Feed
9 [*] Origin
10 [*] Prev. Stick
11 [*] Head Fan
12 [*] CR Movement
13 [*] Overwrite Cnt
14 [*] Overwrite Wait
15 [*] Slant Check
16 [*] Auto Cleaning
17 [*] Ink Status
18 [*] Roll Length
19 [*] Head Wash
20 [*] CR maintenance
21 [*] Initialization
22 [*] Life Time
23 [*] IP Address
24 [*] Subnet Mask
25 [*] Gate Way
26 [*] ALL ON
27 ALL OFF
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