MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1628TD, ValueJet VJ-2628TD Operation Manual
VJ-1628TD, VJ-2628TD OPERATION MANUAL 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.
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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3. Trademark Mentioned in this Manual
• MUTOH, ValueJet, VJ-1628TD, VJ-2628TD, MH-RTL are registered trademarks or product names
of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and MSDOS are registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.
• Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names.
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.
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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.
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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.
Operation Manual (this manual)
2. Purpose and Target Readers
This manual explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet
Printer VJ-1628TD, VJ-2628TD.
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
• "1 Safety instructions" to "4 Handling the printer" must be read before using the printer.
• Read "5 Panel setup menu" through "8 Appendix" 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 Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer.
4 Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer.
5 Panel setup menu The section explains the Setup menu of the printer.
6 Maintenance This chapter describes daily maintenance of the product.
7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures.
8 Appendix This chapter describes specifications and included components with this printer.
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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
TIP
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VJ-1628TD, VJ-2628TD OPERATION MANUAL General Table Of Contents
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
2 Product overview
2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Names of parts and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.1 Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.2 Rear section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.2.3 Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.3 Printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.1 Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.2 Setup menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.3 Changing printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
3 Before using
3.1 Power cable connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Turning the power ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.1 Turning the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.2 Turning the power OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.3 Changing temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.4 Installing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.5 Setting media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.5.1 Loading and setting roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.5.1.1 Loading roll media into the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.5.1.2 Setting interleaving paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
3.5.1.3 Setting roll media to the take-up unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.5.1.4 Adjusting tension roller of take-up unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44
3.5.1.5 Loading roll media in the heavy take-up unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46
3.5.1.6 Setting roll media to the heavy take-up unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
3.5.1.7 Installing Pressure Arm Stopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-63
3.5.2 Loading and setting cut sheet media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
3.5.3 Setting media type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
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3.6 Test print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-71
3.6.1 Nozzle check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
3.6.2 Mode print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74
3.6.3 Setup print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75
3.6.4 Palette print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
3.7 Adjust print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-78
3.7.1 Confirmation Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
3.7.2 Coarse Adjustment Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
3.7.3 Micro Adjustment Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87
3.7.3.1 Adjustment Pattern ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87
3.7.3.2 Separate Adjust Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-91
3.8 Connecting the printer to PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-95
3.8.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-95
3.8.2 Preparing cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-95
3.8.3 Connecting a network interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-95
4 Handling the printer
4.1 Print flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.2 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.2.1 Media type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.2 Cautions on handling media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.3 Precaution on storing media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.4 Printing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.5 Head height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.5.1 When setting the head height to High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.5.2 When setting the head height to Mid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
4.2.5.3 When setting the head height to Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.2.6 Media feed compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.2.6.1 Procedure for the media feed compensation value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
4.2.6.2 How to fix the media firmly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.2.7 Installing media holder plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.3 Menu setups on the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
4.3.1 Menu setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.3.2 Panel setup menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.4 Operating from the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
4.4.1 Feeding media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.4.2 Stopping printing operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.4.3 Cutting media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.4.4 Changing and confirming settings while printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4.4.4.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing. . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4.4.4.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4.4.5 Pausing printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4.4.6 Changing inks when using different types of inks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4.4.7 Selecting Ink Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
4.5 Changing ink setting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
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5 Panel setup menu
5.1 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.1 MediaType menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.1.1.1 User media menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.1.1.1.1 PrintMode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.1.1.1.2 Dist.Adj menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.1.1.1.3 Vacuum Fan menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.1.1.1.4 DropSize menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.1.2 Effect menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.1.3 Spitting menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.1.3.1 Spitting Pass count menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
5.1.4 Side Margin menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.1.5 Media Set menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.1.5.1 Media Set menu (Roll) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.1.5.2 Media Set menu (Cut sheet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.1.6 Media Width menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.1.7 Take-up menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.1.8 Origin menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.1.9 Prev. Stick menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.1.10 Head Travel menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.1.11 Multi Strike menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.1.12 Strike Wait menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.1.13 Slant Check menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.1.14 Auto Cleaning menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.1.14.1 Idle Auto Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.1.14.2 Printing Mode Auto Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.1.14.3 Pre-printing Mode Auto Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
5.1.15 Smart / C Status menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.1.16 Roll Length menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.1.16.1Roll Length menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.1.17 Longstore menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.1.18 CR Maintenance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.1.19 Initialization menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.1.20 Life Times menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
5.1.21 IP Address menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
5.1.22 Subnet Mask menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
5.1.23 Gateway menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
5.1.24 Language menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5.1.25 Temperature menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5.1.26 InkSet menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
5.1.27 Ink Type Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
5.1.27.18Color, 6Color, 4Color Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
5.1.27.24Color Single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
5.2 Test Print menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5.3 Adjust Print menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
5.4 Cleaning menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
5.5 Menu Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
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5.6 Version menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
5.6.1 Version menu (main) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
5.6.2 Version menu (controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
5.7 Sleep Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
5.7.1 Set Timer menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
5.7.2 Sleep Mode Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
6 Maintenance
6.1 Replacing consumable components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
6.1.1 Replacing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.2 Replacing roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.1.3 Replacing the flushing-box sponges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.2 Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
6.2.1 Cleaning the outer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.2.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.2.3 Head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.2.4 Cleaning the cleaning wiper unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
6.2.5 Cleaning the ink gutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
6.3 Disposal of waste fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-28
6.4 Moving or transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-30
6.4.1 Moving the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
6.4.2 Transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Malfunctions and failures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
7.1.1 Problems in installation and introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.2 Cannot print at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.3 Media-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.2 Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
7.2.1 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7.2.2 Message type error display and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
7.2.3 Data error display and solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.2.4 Command error display and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.2.5 Error requiring restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.3 The media is jammed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
8 Appendix
8.1 Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
8.1.1 Printer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.2 Interface specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
8.2.1 Network interface specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3 Options/Supply list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
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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 Me aning
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
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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.
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 (separately sold).
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.
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.
WARNING
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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 initial operation.
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.
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.
Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the flushing-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 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.
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.
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.
Pay attention to the following points when you cut 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 printer, be sure to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power plug.
CAUTION
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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
• 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.
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1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels
Pasting locations of the warning labels are shown in the following figure.
No. Types of warning labels
1
3
2
1
4
5
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3
4
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No. Types of warning labels
VJ-1628TD, VJ-2628TD OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview
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2 Product overview
This chapter explains the features of this printer along with the names and functions of each part.
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2.1 Features
This section explains the main features of the printer.
(1) Supporting fabric media
Using of grooved platen will prevent the ink from adhering to the printer body by penetrating through
the fabric.
Attaching plate to the grooved platen enables printing to media with no print through.
Also, tension roller at the roll media holder enables providing wrinkle-free printing to any flexible media.
(2) Wide variety of compatible media
The head is adjustable to three levels of height and compatible with paper media between 0.08 mm and
0.3 mm in thickness (This does not apply to fabric media).
(3) Flexible selection of inks
You can select from two types of ink sets with different ink characteristics on a single printer.
Also, you can select four to eight colors of inks to be set to ink cartridge slots.
(4) Effective use of media
A JOG feature is provided to allow setting of the print starting position as required.
Printing can be performed on media that has already been printed on. This allows effective use of left
margins.
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2.2 Names of parts and functions
This section explains the names and functions of each part.
2.2.1 Front section
No. Name Function
1 Media loading lever Used for fixing or releasing media.
• Lower the lever to fix the media. The lever is normally set at this position when in
use.
• Lower the lever more to fix the media firmly. Use this when media is not fed
smoothly with the lever set at the normal position, or to improve feeding accuracy
of heavy media.
• Raise the lever to release the media.
2 Operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are
performed.
2.2.3 Operation panel
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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6 Platen Installed inside of the front cover.
7 Pressurizing rollers Installed inside of the front cover.
Press and hold the media when printing.
8 Media cut groove Installed inside of the front cover.
Used to cut media straight.
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
It is normally closed.
10 Adjuster Used to install the printer horizontally.
11 Media holder plate Installed inside of the front cover.
By attaching media holder plates to both sides of the media, it is possible to prevent
warpage.
12 Ink gutter Grooves used for collecting ink penetrating through the fabric (when printing on fabric
media).
This part must be cleaned periodically to prevent ink from adhering.
13 Ink gutter cover Plate covering the ink gutter.
This part must be attached when printing to any fabric media or paper media with no
print through.
14 Front roller Used for lifting up the fabric media from the platen surface when printing darken
image on the media.
No. Name Function
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2.2.2 Rear section
No. Name Function
1 Roll media holder Used to set the roll media here.
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 cartridge slot Insert the ink cartridge.
4 Media guide Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.
5 AC inlet Used for connecting the power cable.
6 Network interface cable
connector
Connects a network interface cable.
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 Tension roller Used when printing to any flexible fabric media.
It prevents the appearance of wrinkles slacks on these media.
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2.2.3 Operation panel
Used for setting operation conditions, display of printer status and 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 performing menu setting from the operation panel: 4.3 Menu setups on the operation panel
• When performing various operations in the operation panel: 4.4 Operating from the operation panel
8, 9
3
15
17
16
6
5
11
12
1
13
14
10
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(1) Operation keys
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 "2.3 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.
[Cleaning] key Press and 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 data:
Deletes data that are already received and
analyzed, and delete the next data.
• Returns to the previous menu hierarchy.
Changes made in the setting are discarded.
• Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.
4 [<] key — The following menu changes the set value.
• Origin menu
[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.
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 forward
direction.
• The numeric value is increased during
numerical input.
7[Forward↓] key Media is fed in the forward direction. —
[–] key Suspend the print during printing. • 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 Turns the printer ON and OFF. Turns the printer ON and OFF.
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(2) Display section
No. Name Color Status Description
9 Power lamp Green Lamp ONPower ON.
Lamp
blinks
An error has occurred.
Error content is displayed on the LCD.
Lamp
OFF
Power OFF.
10 Data lamp Orange Lamp ON• Analyzing received data.
• Under printing.
Lamp
blinks
Receiving data.
Lamp
OFF
Data is not received and analyzed.
11 High lamp Green Lamp ONThe head height is set to High.
When the Low lamp is also turned on, the head height is set to Mid.
Lamp
OFF
The head height is set to Low.
12 Low lamp Green Lamp ONThe head height is set to Low.
When the High lamp is also turned on, the head height is set to Mid.
Lamp
OFF
The head height is set to High.
13 Wave lamp Green Lamp ON• The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz.
• When the Fine &S.Fine lamp is also turned on, the menu is set to either
"Fine &Wave", "A-S. Fine &Wave", "B-S. Fine &Wave", "Wow1•2", or
"Fine &Fuzz1•2".
Lamp
OFF
The Effect menu is set to None.
14 Fine &S.Fine lamp Green Lamp ON• The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine.
• When the Wave lamp is also turned on, the menu is set to either "Fine
&Wave", "A-S. Fine &Wave", "B-S. Fine &Wave", "Wow1•2", or "Fine
&Fuzz1•2".
Lamp
OFF
• The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz.
• When the Wave lamp is turned 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 turned on, Cleaning Mode is set to
Economy.
Lamp
OFF
Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.
16 Normal lamp Green Lamp ON• Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.
• When the Strong lamp is also turned 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.
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TIP
• When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm.
7.2.5 Error requiring restart
If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
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2.3 Printer status
This section explains printer status.
2.3.1 Normal
Printing is possible when media is loaded.
The various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel.
2.3.2 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.
2.3.3 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.
• "Menu 1: Setup>" is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to the Setup menu.
NOTE
• For details regarding the Setup menu, refer to "4.3 Menu setups on the operation panel".
(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] key on the operation panel.
• In the Setup menu, leave the keys untouched for three minutes.
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