Sharp X2 User Manual

X2 TECH, X2 Graphic Printer User Guide

701P36677 February 2001

Introduction

This Introduction overviews the ColorgrafX X2. Additionally, this chapter provides information on how to use this guide as well as the location of information you will need to operate, maintain, and service the ColorgrafX X2.

Welcome to the ColorgrafX X2

Congratulations on acquiring your new ColorgrafX X2.

Xerox Engineering Systems (XES) looks forward to helping you increase your organizational productivity through full XES support with the ColorGrafX hardware, software, supplies, and service.

Your ColorgrafX X2 is a flexible, high speed six-color (graphics model) or four-color TECH model) inkjet printer, with piezo head technology. The printer produces vivid, near photographic quality prints. Its two media input rolls, automatic cutter, extra large ink capacity, and heavy-duty design make this production printer ideal for high volume print production. The compact footprint,

quiet printing, auto-alignment, auto-cleaning and permanent heads (no more replacing cartridges in the middle of a print operation) also make this printer ideal for the in-house corporate graphics environment.

About this guide

This user guide contains information you need to operate and maintain the ColorgrafX X2 safely and efficiently. Please read this guide carefully. Always refer to this user guide if a problem occurs during the use of the ColorgrafX X2.

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About this guide (con’t)

Conventions

Special conventions are used in this user guide to help you get the most from the guide.

Typefaces and symbols in the guide identify terms and conditions. The table below provides you with a description of the typefaces and symbols used in this user guide.

Typeface Symbol Description

Bold

Italic

Bold and

Normal

Bold

Normal

None Identifies an action to perform, like press a button or select

an area on the touch screen It also identifies terms, a feature, an option or message.

Example 1: Select print.

Example 2: The ready to copy message is displayed. Example 3: The normal R/E screen is displayed.

None Identifies a chapter or section title in this guide. For more

information refer to the chapter or the section title.

Note: The symbol on the left and the word note at the beginning of a sentence indicates additional information, explanations, and helpful suggestions.

Caution: The symbol on the left and the word Caution at the beginning of a sentence alerts the user that certain operations or procedures may cause damage to the machine.

WARNING: The symbol on the left and the word warning at the beginning of a sentence alerts the user to an operation that could cause injury to them.

This symbol identifies a web site address.

Normal

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This symbol identifies a phone number.

About this guide (con’t)

Organization

The ColorgrafX X2 user guide contains seven chapters and two appendices. Each chapter may contain several sections. This section provides you with a brief overview of each chapter.

For detailed information, refer to the appropriate chapter and section.

Introduction This chapter provides customer support, compliance, legal

issues, safety information, and the phone numbers for service and supplies.

Getting to know the ColorgrafX X2 This chapter introduces you to the ColorgrafX X2’s features and

components.

Operation This chapter describes the procedures to operate the ColorgrafX

X2, including menu options used at the printer’s operation panel.

Supplies This chapter provides the procedures to replace inks and media

as well as the requirements to properly store your supplies to ensure optimal print quality.

Maintaining Print quality This chapter provides detailed procedures to adjust the printer

for clear, sharp print output with maximum resolution and sharp details.

Jam clearance This chapter provides the procedures to clear media jams from

both the media transport and the cutter assembly.

Appendix A In case of difficulty Appendix A provides problem solving information. When a

machine problem occurs, go to this section first to assist you with troubleshooting the problem. This chapter also provides the phone number to call for service.

Appendix B Menu tree Appendix B provides a complete operations panel menu tree

along with associated descriptions of each option.

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Customer support

Service

Should you be unable to resolve a problem, place a call to your Xerox Engineering Systems service representative.

Your service representative will assist you in keeping your ColorgrafX X2 operating and if required, arrange for a customer service engineer to inspect your ColorgrafX X2 and restore its performance.

When you call service you will need the machine serial number. You can determine the serial number from the label located on

the rear of the unit.

Fill in each item below. When you call for service, they will request this information.

Customer account name:

Customer account number:

Machine type:

Machine serial number:

Purchase date:

Please call your Xerox Engineering Systems service representative.

For more information, visit the Xerox Engineering Systems web site at http://www.xes.com

Supplies

To order supplies for the ColorgrafX X2, call your Xerox Engineering Systems representative.

For more information, visit the Xerox Engineering Systems web site at http://www.xes.com

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Compliance information

FCC Compliance in the USA

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 FCC Rules.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, may cause interference to radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

EME Compliance in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Conformité EEM

Cet appareil numérique est conforme aux limites d'émission de bruits radioélectriques pour les appareils de classe A stipulées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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It’s illegal

In the USA

It is against U.S. law to reproduce copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright owner unless the copying falls within the "Fair Use" library reproduction rights of the copyright law.

Further information on these U.S. provisions may be obtained from the Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20550, or telephone the Copyright Office at (202) 707-9100 and ask for circular 21. Copying other items may be prohibited. If you have any questions seek legal advice.

In Canada

Parliament, by statute, has forbidden the copying of the following subjects under certain circumstances. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those guilty of making such copies.

Current bank notes or current money.

Obligations or securities of a government or bank.

Exchequer bill paper or revenue paper.

The public seal of Canada or of a province, or the seal of a public body or authority in Canada, or of a court of law.

Proclamations, orders, regulations or appointments, or notices thereof (with intent to falsely cause same to purport to have been printed by the Queen’s Printer for Canada, or the equivalent printer for a province).

Marks, brands, seals, wrappers, or designs used by or on behalf of the Government of Canada or of a province, the government of a state other than Canada, or a department, board, commission or agency established by the Government of Canada, or a province or a government of a state other than Canada.

Impressed or adhesive stamps used for the purpose of revenue by the Government of Canada or a province or the government of a state other than Canada.

Documents, registers, or records kept by public officials charged with the duty of making or issuing certified copies thereof, where the copy falsely purports to be a certified copy thereof.

The above list is provided for your convenience and assistance, but is not all-inclusive, and no liability is assumed for its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, consult your solicitor.

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Safety notes

Your system has been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination and approval plus compliance with established environmental standards.

WARNING: Failure to follow the recommendations in this

section may result in personal injury or rescinding of the machine operation agreement.

Maintenance safety

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on or supplied with the product.

Unplug the units from the wall outlet before cleaning the exterior. Always use materials specifically designated for the ColorgrafX X2. Use of other materials may result in poor performance and could create a hazardous situation.

Do not use aerosol cleaners. Follow the instructions in this operator guide for the correct cleaning methods.

Never use supplies or cleaning materials for purposes other than what they were intended. Keep all supplies and materials out of the reach of children.

Do not use the units near water, wet locations, or outdoors.

The components of this product are equipped with a three-wire, grounding-type plug (i.e., a plug having a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. To avoid the risk of electric shock, contact your electrician to replace the receptacle if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet.

Never use a ground adapter plug to connect the system to a power source that lacks a ground connection terminal.

This system should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your local power company.

The power supply cord is the disconnect device for this equipment. Make sure that the installation is near the socket outlet and is easily accessible.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the units where someone will step on the cord.

The units should not be placed in a built-in installation unless correct ventilation is provided.

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Safety notes (con’t)

Maintenance safety (con’t)

Never push objects of any kind into the slots of the units as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the units.

Never remove any covers or guards that require a tool for removal. There are no operator serviceable areas within these covers.

Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specified in this operator guide.

Never defeat interlock switches. Machines are designed to prevent operator access to unsafe areas. Covers, guards, and interlock switches are provided to ensure that the system will not operate with the covers opened.

If the power plug is used as a disconnect device, instructions shall comply with UL 1950 Sec. 1.7.2. The power switch does not break power to the low voltage power supply.

Unplug the reprographic system from the wall outlet and call for service under the following conditions:

When the power cord is damaged or frayed.

If the gas piston springs in the upper cover of the printer lose their strength.

If liquid has been spilled into the product.

If the units have been exposed to rain or water.

If the units are producing unusual noises or odors.

If the units or the cabinets have been damaged.

If you need additional safety information concerning the ColorgrafX X2 or XES supply materials, call:

Please call your Xerox Engineering Systems representative.

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Table of contents

Introduction .....................................................................................................................i

Welcome to the ColorgrafX X2....................................................................................i

About this guide ........................................................................................................... i

Conventions ............................................................................................................ ii

Organization........................................................................................................... iii

Customer support ....................................................................................................... iv

Service ................................................................................................................... iv

Supplies.................................................................................................................. iv

Compliance information.............................................................................................. v

FCC Compliance in the USA................................................................................... v

EME Compliance in Canada.................................................................................... v

Conformité EEM..................................................................................................... v

It’s illegal................................................................................................................... vi

In the USA ............................................................................................................. vi

In Canada ............................................................................................................... vi

Safety notes............................................................................................................... vii

Maintenance safety................................................................................................ vii

Getting to know your ColorgrafX X2 .............................................................................. 1

Feature overview.........................................................................................................1

High-speed / high quality printing ...........................................................................1

Quick drying Ink ..................................................................................................... 2

Media widths........................................................................................................... 3

Media types.............................................................................................................3

Minimum down-time...............................................................................................4

Printer components...................................................................................................... 5

Front view ............................................................................................................... 5

Right-side view ....................................................................................................... 5

Rear view ................................................................................................................ 6

Operation panel ....................................................................................................... 9

Operations..................................................................................................................... 12

Operations panel menu.............................................................................................. 12

Entering menu mode.............................................................................................. 12

Menu options......................................................................................................... 13

Set mode ...............................................................................................................14

Starting a print job..................................................................................................... 22

Operating the cutter...................................................................................................23

Replacing cutter blade ........................................................................................... 24

Using the take-up roller ............................................................................................. 26

Setup the take-up assembly.................................................................................... 26

Starting the take-up roller ...................................................................................... 27

Operating the printer from RIP software....................................................................27

Supplies ........................................................................................................................ 28

Replacing ink bottles................................................................................................. 28

Precautions............................................................................................................28

When to replace ink bottle ..................................................................................... 28

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Replacement procedures........................................................................................29

Replacement procedures........................................................................................30

Replacing the waste ink bottle ................................................................................... 30

Precautions............................................................................................................30

When to replace the waste ink bottle...................................................................... 31

Replacement procedures........................................................................................31

Loading and removing media .................................................................................... 32

Supported media.................................................................................................... 32

Loading media in the printer..................................................................................32

When to replace media .......................................................................................... 35

Removing media ................................................................................................... 35

Supply storage........................................................................................................... 36

Ink bottle storage...................................................................................................36

Media storage........................................................................................................37

Maintaining print quality...............................................................................................38

Overview .................................................................................................................. 38

Head Maintenance..................................................................................................... 38

Normal maintenance.............................................................................................. 38

Manual maintenance process ................................................................................. 38

Test Print............................................................................................................... 39

Jam clearance................................................................................................................40

Clearing a media jam................................................................................................. 40

Overview............................................................................................................... 40

More tips for clearing media jams.......................................................................... 43

Clearing a cutter jam ................................................................................................. 44

Overview .................................................................................................................. 46

Trouble isolation procedures .....................................................................................46

Quick checks......................................................................................................... 46

Common operating problems..................................................................................... 51

LCD error messages .................................................................................................. 55

User resolvable......................................................................................................55

Menu Tree .................................................................................................................... 57

SET menu – first level only....................................................................................... 58

SET menu – detailed ................................................................................................. 59

HEAD MAINTENANCE menu ................................................................................ 62

REPLACING BLADE menu.....................................................................................63

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Getting to know your ColorgrafX X2

The printer’s ability to select and print from pre-installed media widths, coupled with its large ink capacity, makes the printer a flexible “workgroup” printing resource that is easy-to-use and maintain.

Feature overview

Your ColorgrafX X2 is an easy to use, large format color inkjet printer. The printer’s features include:

Bi-directional printing for maximum print speed

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High image quality with resolution up to 720 dpi

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Six color (graphics model) or four color TECH model) inks.

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six ink colors for the graphics model are black, cyan, light cyan, magenta, TECH model are black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.

UV resistant, water resistant, and dry quickly so prints are ready to be handled as soon they are printed.

High capacity ink bottles (0.5 or 0.25 liter) for sustained, high-volume

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printing

The 54” model holds two user-selectable media roll width sizes:

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54”, 50”, 42”, 36”, 23.4”.

The 36” model holds two user-selectable media roll width sizes:

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36”, 23.4, and 11”.

light magenta and yellow. The four ink colors for the

The

The inks are

Wide variety of available media

•

Self-cleaning design requires minimum maintenance down-time

•

High-speed / high quality printing

The printer has a wide inkjet printing head for each of the six ink colors: black, cyan, light cyan, magenta, Combined with the printer’s accurate, bi-directional print capability, the ColorgrafX X2 can produce high-quality prints in full color at speeds up to 622 sq.ft. / 57.8 sq.m. per hour. The speed is based on print mode used. Available modes are:

One pass, bi and uni-directional 360 dpi mode Fastest

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One pass, bi and uni-directional 3 black 360 dpi

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mode---

Two pass, bi and uni-directional 360 dpi mode

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Four pass, bi and uni-directional 360 dpi mode

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Eight pass, bi and uni-directional 360 dpi mode

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Sixteen pass, bi and uni-directional 360 dpi mode

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Two pass, bi and uni-directional 720 dpi mode

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Four pass, bi and uni-directional 720 dpi mode

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Eight pass, bi and uni-directional 720 dpi mode

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TECH model

light magenta and yellow.

Sixteen pass, bi and uni-directional 720 dpi mode Highest

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Quality

Getting to Know Your ColorgrafX X2 1

Feature overview (con’t)

Quick drying Ink

X2 Inks are pigmented, oil-based, and designed specifically for use with X2 printers and supplies. These inks are formulated to be smudge resistant and instant drying. The color gamut is based on the SWOP (Standard Web Offset Printing) standards fo press-quality, color graphics, versatility and easy color calibration. The inks do not require any special drying time after printing.

6-color printing adds two tonal inks, Light Cyan and Light Magenta, to the typical suite of 4-color process printing (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black). It helps reduce the gradient perception between dithered process color shifts, or “smooths out” blended areas of an image by introducing lighter tones of the colors that construct the blend. For example, skin tones appear more true because the color of the dots that create the image on paper are not as dark from one percentage to the next.

Because the X2 inks are almost instantly dry when printed, images can be laminated immediately. However, X2 prints are NOT waterproof. That is, they CANNOT be submerged in water or subjected to running water. Finishing guidelines for outdoor durability (i.e. prints must be encapsulated) must be followed when constructing a print for outdoor use. Refer to your

Applications Guide

requirements. Caution: ColorgrafX authorized inks, media or other supplies are designed and quality tested to assure optimum performance from your X2 printer. Other materials may not produce the same quality product and may, in some cases, cause service problems or damage to your unit.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Such damage will void the warranty and may require additional service cost.

ColorgrafX X2 Inkjet Graphics

for specific application

2 Getting to Know Your ColorgrafX X2

Feature overview (con’t)

Media widths

The printer holds one of each of the following width media rolls for each roll location:

54 inches (1390 mm) –

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50 inches (1270 mm) –

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42 inches (1066 mm) –

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36 inches (914 mm)

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23.4 inches (594 mm)

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11 inches (297 mm) – 36

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When two media sizes are installed in the printer, two size graphics can be printed without having to physically replace and re-install the media rolls.

Media types

The printer can use a variety of media optimized for different purposes. These include:

Paper, Presentation, 360 dpi

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Paper, Presentation, 720 dpi

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Paper, Reinforced, 360 dpi

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Paper, Line Art, 360 dpi

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Paper, Photo-base, 360 dpi

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Film, White Matte, 360 dpi

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54” only

” only

Backlit Film, 360 and 720 dpi

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Pressure Sensitive Vinyl (PSV), 360

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Cloth, Polyester, 360 dpi

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Canvas, Polyester, 360 dpi

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Refer to your

Applications Guide

type and available widths.

ColorgrafX X2 Inkjet Graphics

for a description of each media

Getting to Know Your ColorgrafX X2 3

Feature overview (con’t)

X2 supplied products are all direct-write, specially

coated materials that vary in coating structure, physical properties (such as basis weight and overall product thickness), and base material type (such as paper, fabric, film or vinyl). These variances not only cause the printer setup for each material to be unique in order to successfully run each material through the printer, but also cause the achievable image quality per product to be different.

The coating layer on each media is different because it must adhere to the individual base material (i.e., thick or porous, smooth or woven) as well as image in either 360 or 720 dpi print mode. Therefore, the image quality will vary per media type.

For example, Poly Canvas image quality is not equal to that of Presentation Paper, even though both are 360 dpi. Your RIP should provide curves that are calibrated specifically for the unique requirements o each media.

The recommended print media has controlled curling properties optimized for the printer’s media transport mechanism. Using the recommended media will reduce media jams.

Minimum down-time

The ColorgrafX X2 inkjet printer is a self-maintaining printer and requires no routine maintenance. The printer performs automatic head cleaning during

routine use

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Printer components

The following identifies the locations of the ColorgrafX X2’s components.

Front view

2 3 4

The picture to the left identifies the location of the ColorgrafX X2’s main components as viewed with the front covers open.

1. Top cover

2. Media feeding area

3. Media set guide

4. Feed roller knob

5. Release lever

6. Operation panel

7. Front cover

8. Media exit (take-up roller) –

model, optional on 36” model

standard on 54:

9. Stand

Right-side view

The components located to the right of the printer are the:

1. Ink bottle holder

2. Waste ink bottle tray

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Printer Components (con’t)

Rear view

The power connection, circuit breaker, and on/off switch are located at the rear of the printer.

1. Power connector

2. Circuit breaker

3. Power switch

4. SCSI port interface connection

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Printer components (con’t)

Media transport

To thoroughly know your printer, you need to know how the print passes through the printer. Refer to the illustration on the next page. The process is as follows:

1. Media roll - The media roll is mounted in the printer.

2. Media feed roller - The media feed roller pulls the media from the media roll. It is driven through a clutch which couples to the timing belt driven by the Pinch roller drive motor. The clutch and its associated electronics allow the printer to select which media roll is used to make each print.

3. Media pinch rollers - These rollers are the main media transport rollers in the printer. The media Pinch roller is driven through a worm gear connected to a precision stepper motor.

4. Vacuum fans - Six vacuum fans, behind the vacuum platen, provide the vacuum that holds the media in place on the platen.

5. Vacuum platen - The vacuum platen is a flat surface that holds the media against its surface using vacuum pressure. Media held by the vacuum platen presents a flat, unmoving precisionaligned surface to the printer heads while ink is being applied.

6. Print heads - The print heads move across the surface of the media, depositing ink as required, driven by the carriage motor and carriage belt.

7. Cutter - After a print is completed, the cutter separates the print from the media roll completing the print cycle.

8. Media exit roller - The exit roller has a series of star wheels and exit rollers that gently move the finished print out of the printer.

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Printer components (con’t)

Media transport (con’t)

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Printer components (con’t)

Operation panel

The printer’s operation panel is used to control the printer.

Note: The operation panel can over-ride a print job being received from a remote computer. Always check that there is not a job in progress before assuming control of the printer using the operation panel.

The operation panel includes the:

LCD display -- The LCD display shows the

•

current status of the printer. Menu items, parameters, or error messages are displayed on the 20 characters x 4 rows LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

Power LED, the top LED on the left side of the

•

LCD display. When the printer is turned on, the green LED is lit and is dark when the printer is off.

Ready LED, the second LED from the top.

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When the printer is ready, the green LED is lit and is dark when the printer is not ready.

Error LED, the third LED from the top. When

•

the printer is in error status, the red LED is lit and the printer stops.

Warning LED, the bottom LED on the left side

•

of the LCD display. When the printer is in warning status, the red LED is lit.

Note: LEDs 3 and 4 are also used to indicate a low media status. If the media roll contains 20% or less media, the associated LED will flash.

The right and left arrow buttons, located at

•

the bottom of the operation panel. They are used to select menu options within a menu level.

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Printer components (con’t)

READY MENU

R: 360 PRES 36

F: 720 PRES 54

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Operations panel (con’t)

The ColorgrafX X2 has three top-level menus, and four if the Color Direct option is installed. The button functionality is indicated by the display.

1. The default display, which is initially displayed, identifies the installed media (type and size) as well as provides an illustration of approximate usage.

Note: The media type and size MUST be set at the

operation panel, and the media must be installed before setting further options

Also, note that the illustration to the right is what

will appear if 360 Presentation Paper is set on the rear roll and 720 Presentation Paper on the front roll.

This display has the following functionality:

Button 1, the top button on the right side of the

•

LCD. Button 1 provides the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button shifts the printer to menu mode, from which you can select printing options.

Button 2, the 2nd button on the right side of the

•

LCD is not used for this display.

Button 3, the 3

•

LCD. This button is used to change the front media type.

Button 4, the 4th button on the right side of the

•

LCD. This button is used to change the rear media type.

2. The second display, accessed using the right arrow from the default display, has the following functionality:

button on the right side of the

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Printer components (con’t)

READY MENU Î

RWD ALL Î

RWD Î

<MORE> FWD Î

READY MENUÎ

HEAD MAINTENANCE Î

CUT Î

Operations panel (con’t)

Button 1, the top button on the right side of the

•

LCD provides the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button shifts the printer to menu mode, from which you can select printing options.

Button 2, the second button is used to

•

completely rewind the media. Current selected media will be rewound automatically to the start feed position.

Button 3, the third button rewinds the media as

•

long as the button is pressed. Current selected media will be rewound.

Button 4, the fourth button moves the media

•

forward. Current selected media will be fed.

3. The third display, accessed using the left arro from the default display, has the following functionality:

Button 1, the top button on the right side of the

•

LCD. Button 1 provides the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button shifts the printer to menu mode, from which you can select printing options.

<MORE>

Note: By using the left and right arrow buttons,

Button 2, the second button accesses the

•

maintenance

Note: Head maintenance options can be accessed from MENU mode as well.

Button 3, the third button is used to

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media.

Button 4, the fourth button has no functionality

•

directly from this display.

the multiple menus at any level can be cyclically accessed.

options.

cut

head

the

Getting to Know Your ColorgrafX X2 11

Operations

Your ColorgrafX X2 inkjet printer is optimized for easy, automatic print production requiring minimum attention by an operator. This chapter describes the procedures to:

1. Use the operation panel

2. Start a print job

3. Operate the cutter

4. Operate the take-up roller

Operations panel menu

IMPORTANT! At the operations panel, you MUST set the media type(s)

installed on the front and rear rollers before starting a print job; otherwise, the printer will NOT function correctly. Please familiarize yourself with the menu items before beginning a print job.

The following describes the operations panel in detail.

The printer’s operation panel menu functions when the printer is in the offline mode. The menu has two levels:

1. Normal

2. Service

This manual covers only the normal default menu options. The service options are only used when the printer is being serviced by a field service engineer. Access to and visibility of service menu options are password protected and are covered in the optional

ColorgrafX X2 inkjet printer Service Manual.

XES

Procedures

Entering menu mode

The following explains how to enter the menu mode, select, and then execute a command from the operation panel:

1. Press the button associated with the menu option, button 1 (top button), to enter Menu mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons to select a desired top level menu item.

3. Press the button associated with the menu item to access options within that item.

4. Press the button associated with the ENTER or EXECUTE option to accept the option.

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Operations panel menu (con’t)

Menu options

The top level menu consists of the following options:

Option Description

SET

TEST PRINT

HEAD MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTMENT, AUTO

REPLACING BLADE

LIFE COUNTER

Sets printer options, such as media type, media attributes, winding direction, language, etc.

Prints the nozzle test pattern for printer diagnostics.

Carries out print head maintenance, such as purging and wiping print heads.

Sets the adjustment parameters for the printer.

Moves the cutter unit to the center position in order to replace the cutter blade.

Provides feedback on usage, in feet/meters.

The SET, REPLACING BLADE, and LIFE COUNTER options are described in this section. HEAD MAINTENANCE is addressed in the

Maintaining Print

AUTO are addressed in Appendix A,

Quality section.

TEST PRINT

In Case of Difficulty

and

ADJUSTMENT,

Operations 13

Set mode

The SET mode lets you select a media roll, set the media type, set the media roll’s attributes, set date and time, set SCSI interface ID and time out, set rewind delay, and set the winding direction for the Take Up Roller.

<MENU> S

SET Î

<MORE>

SET

From

<SET> S

ROLL SELECT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA TYPE, REAR Î

MEDIA TYPE, FRONT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

SCSI ID

I/F TIME OUT

<MORE>

<SET> S

UNIT SELECT

WINDING DIRECTION

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA ATTRIBUTE Î

POWER SAVE Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MAINT. INTERVAL

INIT CUT

<MORE>

<SET> S

DATE SET

TIME SET

<MORE>

<SET> S

AUTO CAP Î

REWIND DELAY

<MORE>

<SET> S

FEED CORRECTION

INTER PAGE GAP

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA FLATTENING

LANGUAGE Î

<MORE>

14 Operations

Menu options (con’t)

Set mode (con’t)

Option Description Parameters

Roll Select

Media Type

This command selects which of the two media rolls, rear or front feeder, on the printer is to be used for the next print job. Each roll, once selected, then displays the roll attributes.

Note - Each roll will have separate settings of various values. This allows loading media with different characteristics onto the printer and having the printer settings optimized for each media type.

Selects either the front or the rear loaded media type.

<SET> S

ROLL SELECT

<ROLL SELECT> S

* FRONT +

FRONT BACK

360 PRESENTATION 720 PRESENTATION WHITE MATTE FILM BACKLIT FILM 360 BACKLIT FILM 720 POLY CLOTH POLY CANVAS PHOTO-BASE PAPER REINFORCED 360 PSV 360

LINE ART PAPER

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA TYPE, REAR Î

MEDIA TYPE, FRONT

<MORE>

<MEDIA TYPE, REAR> S

* 360 PRESENTATION +

<MEDIA TYPE, FRONT> S

* 720 PRESENTATION +

ENTER

ENTER Î

Operations 15

ENTER

Menu options (con’t)

Set mode (con’t)

Option Description Parameters

Media Attribute

Selects the attributes for each roll of media in the printer.

Note: the following media do NOT have the WAIT CUT option as these media must be cut manually: Poly Cloth, Poly Canvas, Reinforced 360, and PSV 360. Additionally, CUT MODE is visible for these media, but is automatically disabled and cannot be changed.

<SET> S

MEDIA ATTRIBUTE Î

POWER SAVE Î

<MORE>

<MEDIA ATTRIBUTE> S

* 360 PRESENTATION Î

* 720 PRESENTATION Î

<MORE>

<MORE> cycles through

all available media

<360 PRESENTATION> S

WAIT CARRIAGE Î

WAIT CUT Î

<MORE>

360 PRESENTATION 720 PRESENTATION WHITE MATTE FILM BACKLIT FILM 360 BACKLIT FILM 720 POLY CLOTH POLY CANVAS PHOTO-BASE PAPER REINFORCED 360 PSV 360 LINE ART PAPER

<WAIT CARRIAGE> S

* 0.0 sec +

ENTER Î

<WAIT CUT> S

* 0.0 sec +

ENTER Î

<MAGNIFICATION> S

* 0.00 % +

<360 PRESENTATION> S

MAGNIFICATION Î

CUT MODE Î

<MORE>

<CUT MODE> S

* NORMAL CUT +

ENTER Î

16 Operations

Menu options (con’t)

Set mode (con’t)

The following describes the attribute available for

each media:

Option Description Parameters

Wait Carriage

Wait Cut

Magnification

Cut Mode

The Wait Carriage attribute determines the time delay in seconds that the printer waits between passes to allow the ink to be absorbed by the media.

The Wait Cut attribute determines the amount of time, in seconds, the printer waits after the last pass before performing the cut operation. This allows time to let the print image stabilize to avoid possible smearing before cutting the print from roll.

The vertical movement of media between passes of the carriage head is governed by the number of cycles of the media transport system's forward motor. This fine-tunes the amount of media vertical movement that is associated with each pass of the print heads. This value is set at the factory and may vary slightly from media to media.

Note: Changing magnification is only recommended to fine tune an image. A setting change can affect other modes for different images and different media types. True size proportions can be compromised.

Sets automatic media cutting.

0 – 30 seconds in 0.1 second intervals.

0 – 30 seconds in .1 second intervals

-0.50% -- and +0.50% in 0.01 intervals.

NORMAL CUT / NO CUT

Operations 17

Menu options (con’t)

Set mode (con’t)

Additional options available through the SET menu.

Option Description Parameters

Power Save

Maintenance Interval

Init Cut

Date & Time Set

Sets the idle time before the printer goes into its power save mode.

Sets the frequency in which the printer runs the maintenance routine.

Enables/disables a media cut during new media initialization.

(Enable only when loading new media and you know the media has a straight edge.)

Sets the date and time. Use the cursor arrow buttons <CSR> to move from year>month>date or hour>minutes>seconds. Use the + or – buttons to change the time and date numbers.

<SET> S

MEDIA ATTRIBUTE

POWER SAVE Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MAINT. INTERVAL Î

INIT CUT Î

<MORE>

<POWER SAVE> S

* OFF +

<MAINT. INTERVAL> S

* LONG +

<INIT CUT> S

* YES +

OFF -- 60min (in 5min interval)

NONE/SHORT/MIDDLE/LONG

YES/NO

YYYY/MM/DD

HH/MM/SS

ENTER Î

ENTER

<DATE SET> S

* 2000/01/01 +

<SET> S

DATE SETÎ

TIME SETÎ

<MORE>

YYYY/MM/DD -

<CSR> ENTER Î

<TIME SET> S

* 12:34:56 +

HH:MM:SS -

<CSR> ENTER Î

18 Operations

Menu options (con’t)

Set mode (con’t)

Option Description Parameters

SCSI ID

I/F Time Out

Unit Select

Normally set during printer installation and should not require resetting. The host computer automatically senses the SCSI ID and sets the software in the host computer to the correct ID number. The SCSI ID set in the host computer must agree with the SCSI ID set on the printer.

Determines the amount of time the printer waits for the next command from the host computer before aborting the print job.

Sets the measurement unit. Feet/Meters

1 – 6

OFF/10/30/60/120 SEC

Winding Direction

The winding direction mode is for the take-up roll. You can select the direction the roll moves.

<SCSI ID> S

* 1 +

<SET> S

SCSI ID

I/F TIME OUT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

UNIT SELECTÎ

WINDING DIRECTION

<MORE>

<I/F TIME OUT> S

* OFF +

<UNIT SELECT> S

* FEET +

<WINDING DIRECTION> S

* OFF +

OFF/IMAGE OUT/IMAGE IN In IMAGE OUT selection, the printer rolls the media as the printed side becomes the outer side of the roll.

ENTER

ENTER Î

Operations 19

Menu options (con’t)

Set mode (con’t)

Option Description Parameters

Auto Cap

Rewind Delay

Feed Correction

Inter Page Gap

Media Flattening

Language

Automatically caps the heads. ON/OFF

Determines the amount of time the printer waits

OFF/1 minute – 60 minutes

for the media rewind.

Compensates for errors in the paper path.

EXECUTE / NON-EXECUTE

Handled by the firmware.

Sets the spacing between images.

UNCONTROLLED

0 – 12 (1 inch interval)

Sets the delay to let the media flatten after advancing.

Set the language for the operations panel.

NONE/SHORT/MIDDLE/LONG

ENGLISH / GERMAN / FRENCH / PORTUGUESE / SPANISH / ITALIAN / JAPANESE

<AUTO CAP> S * OFF +

<SET> S

AUTO CAP Î

REWIND DELAY Î

<MORE>

<REWIND DELAY> S * OFF +

ENTER Î

<FEED CORRECTION> S

<SET> S

FEED CORRECTION Î

INTER PAGE GAP Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA FLATTENING Î

LANGUAGE Î

<MORE>

* NOT EXECUTE +

<INTER PAGE GAP> S * 1 INCH +

<MEDIA FLATTENING> S * NONE +

<LANGUAGE> S * ENGLISH +

ENTER

ENTER Î

ENTER

20 Operations

Menu options (con’t)

REPLACING BLADE

When selected, the REPLACING BLADE option

moves the cutter unit to the center position in order to replace the cutter blade.

<REPLACING BLADE> S

MOVE TO THE CENTERÎ

LIFE COUNTER 1 and 2

LIFE COUNTER 1 provides media transport usage

information for the life of the printer. LIFE COUNTER 2 provides media transport usage information since the last counter reset.

Press CLEAR to reset the counter.

<FRONT ROLL USAGE> S

LIFE COUNTER 1 Î

LIFE COUNTER 2 Î

<MORE>

* xxx.x feet

<MORE>

<REAR ROLL USAGE> S

* xxx.x feet

<MORE>

* xxx.x feet

<MORE> ENTER Î

<REAR ROLL USAGE> S

* xxx.x feet

<MORE> ENTER Î

CLEAR Î

Operations 21

Starting a print job

To successfully start a print job, perform the following:

1. Visually check that the printer has adequate media available and that the ink bottles have enough ink to complete the print.

IMPORTANT!

You must turn the printer on allows the computer to recognize the printer as a SCSI device.

2. When starting the printer, use the printer’s power switch to turn the printer ON. The printer will go through an internal self-check and media initialization to verify that it is ready to print. You will hear the printer’s motors operate as each printer component is verified and the media is initialized.

3. Check the printer’s operation panel LCD to verify that it is online and that there are no error messages displayed.

READY MENUÎ

R: 360 PRES 36 ggg Î

F: 720 PRES 54 ggg Î

<MENU> S

SET Î

<MORE>

4. Verify at the operations panel that the appropriate media types are set. Refer to the default display. This information MUST match the installed media. If this is not the case, set the media type for both the front and rear rollers. The procedures are as follows:

a. To set the media type for the rear roller, press the MENU

button, the SET button, and then use the arrow button to scroll to MEDIA TYPE, REAR.

b. Press the button associated with either the + or – until

the media type installed on the rear roller is displayed and then press the ENTER button. This will return you

<SET> S

MEDIA TYPE, REAR Î

MEDIA TYPE, FRONT Î

<MORE>

to the SET menu.

c. To set the media type for the front roller, use the arrow

button to scroll to MEDIA TYPE, FRONT.

d. Press the button associated with either the + or – until

the media type installed on the front roller is displayed and then press the ENTER button.

5. Verify that the printer software in the host computer is operating, and verify that the interface between the host computer and the printer is working (no error messages on the host computer).

6. Using a print file in a format that your printer software can process, make any needed modifications to the print. After verifying that there is a roll of media on the printer of the type and width you need, send the print to the printer.

Note: Do not open any of the printer’s covers while the printer is operating. If a cover is opened, the printer immediately stops printing. The job in progress will be terminated when the cover is closed again.

before

the digital front end. This

22 Operations

Operating the cutter

The cutter can automatically cut the media from the roll to the selected print size after printing is completed. The cutter then stops at the left rest position after the cut is completed.

If the cutter stops without completing the cut cycle due to a media jam, e.g., the printer being turned off or a power failure, turn off the printer using its power switch. After correcting the source of the problem, turn on the printer’s power switch. The cutter will return to the left position.

Note – The cutter has been designed to last the life of the printer. However, the cutter blade is replaceable. If you have problems with

the cutter, replace the cutter blade. Directions to replace the blade

follow this section.

Caution – Do not pull the media while the cutter is cutting. You may

damage the cutter or the print.

There are two cut modes available:

1. Normal cut mode

2. No cut mode

Normal weight coated media or film can be cut using the normal cut mode. When heavy media or film cannot be cut with the normal mode, select the No Cut mode. In the No Cut mode, after printing is finished and the media is forwarded, the operator then cuts manually using a knife or scissors. The printer halts and waits for the next operation.

To avoid injury, the print job will not start if the printer’s cover is open, even if data is sent to the printer. Use the manual no cut mode whenever the media cannot be cut in the normal cut mode.

The operator can then manually cut the print using an appropriate cutting tool.

Operations 23

Operating the cutter (con’t)

Replacing cutter blade

The procedures to replace the cutter blade are:

Procedures

Platen guide

1. At the printer’s operations panel, press the Menu button (top button) to enter menu mode.

2. Use the arrow buttons to scroll to Replacing Blade and press the associated button to proceed.

3. The operation panel will display: "Move to the center". Press the associated button to move the cutter blade to the center.

4. The operation panel will display: "Open top/front cover". Open the top cover. After opening the top cover, the panel will again instruct to open the front cover.

5. Open the top cover and then press the button associated with NEXT.

6. Manually move the cutter blade to the very center if not properly centered.

7. The operation panel will display: "Replace

blade and press reset".

8. To remove the cutter, push down the cutter blade.

24 Operations

Operating the cutter (con’t)

Replacing cutter blade (con’t)

9. Tilt and slide the cutter blade from the cutter holder.

10. Install the new cutter blade to the cutter

holder.

a. Ensure that the cutter unit is still in the

centered position.

b. Push the new cutter blade into the cutter

holder until the blade snaps into position.

11. Press the button associated with RESET.

Note: RESET moves the cutter unit to the right, even if the cutter blade has NOT been successfully installed. Should the RESET button be accidentally pressed before successful installation, manually move the cutter holder to the center and properly install the cutter blade as specified in step 10b.

12. The operation panel displays: "Close the covers.” Close them.

13. The final message is "Done. Press ½ key.” This will put the printer in READY status.

Operations 25

Using the take-up roller

Procedures

Setup the take-up assembly

The procedures to set-up the take-up roller:

. Adjust the position of TAKE UP ROLLER

HOLDER for the roll size. Perform this action on both the left and right sides.

2. Loosen the thumbscrew, and slide the TAKE UP ROLLER HOLDER to the desirable position then secure the thumb screw.

26 Operations

Using the take-up roller (con’t)

Setup the take-up assembly (con’t)

3. Set the FLANGE on the plastic roller bearing on the right side.

4. Set the left FLANGE on the plastic roller bearing. If you need to adjust the length, do steps 1 and 2 again. (Note that the end caps for the take-up roller are black versus the green caps for the media roller. Use these for optimum performance.)

5. At the operations panel, enable the take-up roll.

a. Press the Menu button (top button) to enter

menu mode.

b. Press the button associated with the Set

menu option.

c. Press the left arrow button 4 times to display

the Winding direction option.

d. Set to the desired direction: Image In or

Image Out.

Starting the take-up roller

Printing surface

1. When the printed media passes completely ove

the platen and emerges out the exit chute, guide the media over or under the take-up roll and tape it to the roll.

2. Monitor the media until it has rolled once around

the take-up roll. From this point on, the media will wind up automatically.

Operating the printer from RIP software

Instructions for operating the printer using the host computer’s digital front end (DFE) program are covered in associated DFE software manuals or release notes.

Operations 27

Supplies

This section describes the simple procedures for ink and media replacement. Additionally, how to properly handle and store these supplies is addressed to ensure maximum print quality.

Replacing ink bottles

Precautions

The following precautions must be strictly enforced when handling inks.

WARNING: Combustible. Keep ink away from open flames. Do

not drink, drop into eyes, or spill onto your skin. Keep the ink out of reach of children. The ink can cause difficulty in breathing and damage your eyes.

1. Use rubber gloves when replacing the ink bottle.

2. Dispose of the empty bottle and gloves in a plastic bag.

3. Dispose of the ink bottles in accordance with local and federal regulations.

When to replace ink bottle

1. The printer has a separate bottle, each 0.5 or 0.25 liters, for each color. The ink bottle should be replaced when either:

2. The ink bottle is empty

3. The ink is too old, as indicated on the expiration date, which is printed on the bottle. Expired ink can cause light image densities.

* INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE

PRESS TO RESET→

[ER:4631] MENU→

a. For cases where an ink bottle is empty, the LCD will display

the

Ink Empty

b. An ink bottle can be changed at any time, that is, during

operation, idle, or off.

Caution: There will be a small amount of ink left in the bottom of the ink cartridge. This is normal. Do not attempt to pour the residue from one bottle into a fresh bottle. Doing so will alter the chemical makeup of the inks themselves, and the excessive residue can cause damage to interior machine components as well as impact color quality. There is extra ink in each of the bottles to compensate for this residue.

message.

28 Supplies

Replacing ink bottles (con’t)

Replacement procedures

The steps to replace ColorgrafX X2 inks are:

Procedures

1. Ensure the ink bottle you replace is the same color as the original.

– The ink holder labels on the printer are

Tip

color coded with the color ink to be used. Always match the ink holder label color to the ink color in the replacement bottle.

2. Remove the ink bottle.

3. Remove the cap from the new ink bottle.

Supplies 29

Replacing ink bottles (con’t)

Replacement procedures

4. Insert the new ink bottle in the ink bottle holder.

Important: Ink spills should be cleaned immediately using soap and water. Dispose of all used cleaning materials as approved by local and federal requirements.

5. Ensure that the waste ink bottle is in place and properly seated.

6. Press Button 3 (PRESS TO RESET). The printer will automatically replenish the ink.

Replacing the waste ink bottle

Precautions

The following precautions must be strictly enforced when handling inks.

WARNING: Combustible. Keep ink away from open flames. Do

not drink, drop into eyes, or spill onto your skin. Keep the ink out of reach of children. The ink can cause difficulty in breathing and damage your eyes.

The waste ink bottle has an absorber inside the bottle to absorb the waste ink. Do not take the absorbent materials out of the bottle.

Dispose of the waste ink bottle after packing it into the zip-lock plastic bag that is included with the new waste ink bottle. Firmly close the zip-lock seal.

Dispose of the waste ink bottles in accordance with local and federal regulations.

30 Supplies

Replacing the waste ink bottle (con’t)

When to replace the waste ink bottle

The waste ink bottle should be replaced when the waste ink bottle is filled with the waste ink.

* WASTE BOTTLE FULL /NOT INSTALLED

SEE USER GUIDE [ER: 4621]

Procedures

For cases where the waste ink bottle is full, the LCD will display the

Waste Bottle Full

The amount of waste ink in the waste ink bottle is measured by the waste ink bottle’s weight. The waste ink bottle tray acts as a scale and must move freely to properly measure the amount of waste ink in the bottle and prevent waste ink over-flow.

Caution: If the printer continues to run without detecting the change in the waste ink bottle’s weight, the waste ink bottle could overflow and contaminate the printer and floor.

message.

Replacement procedures

The steps to replace waste ink bottle are:

1. Locate the waste ink bottle on the right rear side of the printer.

2. Pick up the waste ink bottle and tilt it to remove

4. Set the new waste ink bottle on the waste ink

the bottle from the waste ink bottle tray.

3. Place the waste ink bottle into the disposable plastic bag.

3. Properly dispose of the used waste ink bottle.

bottle tray. Ensure that the bottle is properly seated on the tray before continuing.

Supplies 31

Loading and removing media

Supported media

The ColorgrafX X2 printer can print on a variety of media including paper, films, vinyl, and other special media. The list of available media changes to meet customer requirements, so check with your sales representative to determine what media is currently available and in what roll sizes.

Procedures

IMPORTANT!

Caution: Using media other than the recommended media can

cause media jams, blurred images, or printer failure.

The printer can hold two large rolls of media with either the same or different sizes. Refer to the ColorgrafX X2 Inkjet Graphics Applications Guide to acquire a list of sizes by media type.

Loading media in the printer

The following procedure outlines the process to load media in the printer.

1. If changing media type, be sure to change the media type

before closing the covers.

After you load the media and close the covers, the printer

will automatically load media through the printer and attempt to cut it as part of the self-test. If you have not set the cutter, for example, to handle the newly loaded media correctly, you could cause a media jam when the printer attempts to cut the new media.

2. Insert an end cap into one end of the new media roll until it is firmly seated, being careful not to damage the other, exposed end of the media roll. The end cap should be snug, but not jammed on the roll for optimum use.

Note: When opening a new roll of media, open one end of the inner packaging at a time. Stand the roll on end. Expose the top end, and put the end cap on.

32 Supplies

Loading and removing media (con’t)

Loading media in the printer (con’t)

3. Turn the locking knob on the media end cap to its locked position to secure it in the media roll.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the opposite end of the media roll.

5. Open the printer’s top cover.

6. Set the new media roll on the printer.

7. Media width guides are provided on the printer’s media roll feeder.

Set position Media Size

First position 54 inches (1372 mm)

Second position 50 inches (1270 mm)

Third position 42 inches (1067 mm)

Fourth position

Fifth position

36 inches (914 mm)

23.4 inches (594 mm) / 11" (279 mm)

8. Set the right end cap at the position matching the media width. The front guides are freely–rotating support rollers.

9. Rotate the media end cap to unroll 3 to 4 inches of media from the roll.

10. Insert the leading edge into the feeder’s media input.

Caution - Media rolls, particularly the larger widths, are heavy and awkward to handle. Ask for assistance when installing these media rolls to avoid personal injury, damage to the printer or damage to the media.

Supplies 33

Loading and removing media (con’t)

Loading media in the printer (con’t)

Feed roller knob

11. Rotate the feed roller knob toward you. Continue to forward the media until you hear a beep from the printer. The printer will sense the new media’s leading edge. Ensure that there is even tension and no wrinkles on the media.

12. Close the printer’s top cover. The printer will start initializing, and you should hear activity as it checks and positions the newly loaded media roll.

After completing its self-test, the printer will forward some of the newly loaded media through the print path and then cut it. This assures that the media has a clean-cut leading edge when printing.

13. Examine the cut edge of the media to verify that the cutter is properly set and is cutting the media cleanly. If it is not a clean cut, change the printer’s cutter setting to match the media type. Refer to the

Media type

14. Ensure the printer is online and ready to receive the next print job.

15. Set the media type and attributes at the operations panel. Refer to the

section.

This completes installation of a new media roll in

the printer.

Operations

chapter as described in

Operations Pane

Feed roller knob

34 Supplies

Loading and removing media (con’t)

When to replace media

EMPTY MEDIA ROLL LOAD MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE [ER: 3A24]

The media should be replaced whenever the LCD display displays

Empty Media Roll

Caution: The media rolls are heavy. Handle carefully and ask for assistance to avoid personal injury, damage to the printer, o damage to the media.

Procedures

Removing media

The steps to remove media are:

1. Open the printer top cover.

Be sure to open or close the top cover slowly, holding with both hands while standing in front of the printer. Be careful to not let your fingers or hands get caught when the cover closes.

When changing media rolls, the release lever on the right side of the printer is not used and should be left in its closed position.

Supplies 35

2. Rotate the end cap rearward to rewind the media onto the media roll.

3. Remove the media roll from the feeder.

Supply storage

4. Remove the end caps from both ends of the media roll by turning the light green locking knob in the RELEASE direction and then pulling the caps away from the media roll.

Tip: Use a low-adhesion tape, such as masking tape, to keep the media from unrolling after it is removed from the printer. A high-adhesion tape can damage the leading edge of the media when it is removed.

5. Store the media roll in the horizontal position,

being careful not to the exposed ends of the media roll.

Caution: The ends of media roll are vulnerable to mechanical damage whenever the media roll end caps are removed. Use caution while handling media as damaged media can damage the printer or cause printing problems. Never store unprotected media rolls upright.

dent or otherwise damage

To keep your supplies in good condition, you should always observe the following storage requirements.

Ink bottle storage

When storing ink bottles:

Select a cool location with good ventilation.

1. Do not place ink bottles directly on the floor.

2. Use ink within 18 months of date of manufacture.

3. Avoid storing ink bottles where:

The bottles are exposed to direct sunlight.

−

The bottles are exposed to high temperature or humidity.

−

36 Supplies

Supply storage (con’t)

Media storage

When storing media:

1. Select a cool, well ventilated area.

2. Don't place media rolls directly on the floor. In humid conditions, be sure to leave space for air circulation between the floor and the media.

3. Avoid storing media where it might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.

4. Use media within 2 years of date of manufacture.

5. Unless otherwise instructed, store all media flat (horizontally).

6. If the media is not to be used immediately after opening the package, securely reseal the media package.

7. If the media in the printer has not been used for a long time, the media on the outside of the roll will degrade first. It is a good practice to feed some media and cut off the degraded or wrinkled area.

8. If the media storage and printer environments differ greatly, let the media stand in the printing environment for at least two hours before using.

Supplies 37

Maintaining print quality

Overview

The ColorgrafX X2 inkjet printer is a self-maintaining printer. That is, it requires no cover head maintenance for optimum performance, maximum resolution, and sharp details.

Head Maintenance

Normal maintenance

The printer has, at the print head home position, a vacuum pump positioned over the print head. During the purging process, the vacuum pump forcibly pulls ink through the print head nozzles, removing any debris or dry ink particles. The waste ink from this process is gathered and sent to the waste ink bottle.

After completing the print head purging process, any remaining ink on the surface of the print head is removed by an automatic wiper.

Manual maintenance process

maintenance. The procedures in this sections

routine

Procedures

The printer performs automatic head cleaning during routine use. However, when a void occurs, the trouble can be corrected using the following head cleaning procedure:

1. If a void occurs, print out the same image again. The automatic head cleaning operation occurs before each print operation, thus forcing an extra head cleaning cycle.

2. If the print still has voids, select HEAD MAINTENANCE> NORMAL PURGING commands on the printer’s operation panel.

READY MENUÎ

HEAD MAINTENANCE Î

CUT Î

<MORE>

3. Each time the HEAD MAINTENANCE command is executed, the printer’s inking system is purged of a small amount of ink.

4. Print the image once again.

5. If the print still shows voids, return to the HEAD MAINTENANCE option; however, select STRONG PURGING.

6. Call your service representative if you cannot correct the print quality.

<HEAD MAINTENANCE> S

STRONG PURGING Î

NORMAL PURGING Î

38 Maintaining print quality

Head Maintenance (con’t)

Test Print

You can print the nozzle test pattern through the operation panel. This is performed to check for clogged nozzles.

Procedures

1. Press the Menu mode button.

2. Press the button associated with the TEST PRINT option to enter the test print mode.

<MENU> S

TEST PRINT Î

HEAD MAINTENANCE Î

<MORE>

NOZZLE TEST Î

<MORE>

* W/O INFO. +

FRONT -

<ROLL> PRINT Î

3. Press the button associated with the NOZZLE TEST option.

4. Use the arrow buttons to select the FRONT or REAR roll.

4. Press the button associated with the PRINT option to execute the print.

6. Verify that the adjustment was successful. If not, repeat the process. If this still does not resolve the problem, call your service representative.

Maintaining Print Quality 39

Jam clearance

Clearing a media jam

Procedures

Carriage

Wrinkles on

Wrinkles on the right side

the right side

Overview

If the printer has a media jam, clear it using the following procedure. Diagrammatic labels indicating the summarized steps are attached inside of the equipment.

Important - Repeated media jams indicate the printer is not operating normally. Refer to the section "Error messages and troubleshooting" from

Appendix A

suggested corrective actions.

1. Open the top and front covers. Pull up the release lever to release pressure as shown in illustration to the left.

2. Check the position of the carriage. If it does not return to the home position, manually move the carriage away from the platen.

which includes probable causes and

40 Jam clearance

Clearing a media jam (con’t)

a. If the jam/wrinkles are found on the right

side of the carriage, slide it to the left.

Carriage

Wrinkles on

Wrinkles on the left side

the left side

3. If the media is protruding from the media exit,

Carriage

5. Cut the media with scissors or a knife.

b. If on the left side, slide it to the right end. To

avoid print head damage, ensure that the media does not contact the print heads.

cut that portion of the media using scissors or a knife.

4. If the jam occurred before the media was ejected from the media exit, pull out the media for easy cutting.

Jam clearance 41

Clearing a media jam (con’t)

9. Insert the leading edge of the media to the

6. Rewind the media rearward.

7. Set the media again.

8. Close the release lever.

feeder. Refer to

removing media

10. Close the top and front covers. The printer will initialize automatically.

11. If the jam error message does not clear, go to

More tips for clearing jam

Operations: Loading and

following this section.

42 Jam clearance

Clearing a media jam (con’t)

e. Carefully open the feed guide unit as

More tips for clearing media jams

1. If the jam error message does not clear, doublecheck the following points.

2. Inspect the edge of the media roll to ensure there is no damage.

3. Determine if the media is wrinkled on the media roll. If yes, replace the media roll.

4. Ensure the end caps are set properly. Refer to

Loading and removing media

5. Inspect the media feeders. If pieces of media remain in the media path, remove them. The steps to inspect the media feeders are:

a. Open the printer’s top and front covers.

b. Rewind the loaded media.

c. Remove all media rolls from the printer.

d. Grasp the handle of the printer’s feed guide

unit.

indicated in the illustration to the left. Be sure to open the feed guide completely.

WARNING: The feed guide unit can open quickly and fall unexpectedly into your hands.

for installation.

Jam clearance 43

Clearing a media jam (con’t)

g. If the printer has a sticky substance such as

f. If the printer has residual pieces of media,

clear the pieces of media.

glue, clean the media path with alcohol and cleaning paper.

h. If, after performing the stated clearing

activities, you still receive an error message indicating a jam, contact your service representative.

Clearing a cutter jam

Procedures

When a cutter jam occurs, typically the cutter unit

blade is stuck.

1. Follow the procedure, clearing a media jam. Be sure to prevent the print head from contacting the media.

44 Jam clearance

2. Carefully remove the jammed media from the cutter unit.

3. If the jam occurred before the media was ejected from the media exit, pull out the media for easy cutting.

a. Cut the media with scissors or a knife.

b. Ensure the media roll is undamaged. If so,

replace the media roll.

c. Verify that the Cut Mode is set as desired.

d. If the cutter blade is damaged, replace the

blade. Further jams will occur as long as a damaged blade is being used.

e. If, after replacing the cutter blade, you still

receive an error message indicating a jam, contact your service representative.

Jam clearance 45

In case of difficulty

Overview

If you suspect your printer is not working properly or you are experiencing poor quality output, follow the procedures in this chapter to isolate the cause, then follow the suggestions to correct the problem.

First check for an error message on the printer's LCD. If an error condition is not displayed, use the observed symptoms to pinpoint the cause and the appropriate corrective action.

Trouble isolation procedures

Quick checks

When you suspect your printer is not functioning properly, check the following items first:

Printer doesn't turn on

If your printer does not turn on, check the following

items:

1. Check that the printer's power plug is plugged into the outlet.

2. Check that power is available at the outlet.

3. Check that the printer's power switch is turned ON.

4. Check that the printer's circuit breakers are closed.

Caution - An open circuit breaker indicates a

possible electrical problem. Determine the cause of the open circuit breaker before proceeding.

46 Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

Trouble isolation procedures (con’t)

Poor image quality

When you experience poor print quality, check the

following first:

1. Check that the proper media for the print resolution is being used.

2. Check that the approved ink is being used, and it is within its expiration date.

3. Check (at the digital front end) that the proper RIP color curve is loaded for the loaded media.

4. Check that automatic print head cleaning has been performed.

5. If the above checks are OK, check the chart on the following pages for additional suggestions.

Printer test

To perform a quick overall printer test, use the

following procedure:

1. Turn the printer OFF using its power switch.

2. Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the equipment.

3. Wait at least 30 seconds.

4. Turn the printer ON using its power switch.

5. Print a test pattern (refer to the

Quality

printing a test pattern).

If the test pattern prints properly, the printer is

probably working correctly and the difficulty is most likely with the host computer or the interface connection. If image quality is still poor, perform some or all of the following automatic adjustments.

section, under

Maintaining Print

Print for details on

Test

Adjustment auto mode

Proper adjustment of the ColorgrafX X2 printer is the

key to high-quality, consistent, color image output. This section covers the details for aligning and registering the print heads.

Head alignment is automatically performed through

the operation panel menu.

Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty 47

Trouble isolation procedures (con’t)

Adjustment auto mode (con’t)

Procedures

1. Press the MENU button and enter to the MENU mode.

2. Use the right and left key to scroll the menu display. Select the display status.

<MENU> S

ADJUSTMENT, AUTO Î

3. Press the button associated with the Adjustment, Auto option.

4. Press the button associated with EXECUTE (bottom button) to perform automatic adjustment.

5. If you want to correct specific areas, scroll through the ADJUSTMENT, AUTO options, and then press the EXECUTE button. The following table describes the various options.

<MORE>

ADJUSTMENT, AUTO

Option Description

MAG. SINGLE

MAG. MULTI

Magnification correction in the sub scanning direction (for 1 pass).

Magnification correction in the sub scanning direction. (for multi pass )

<MAG. SINGLE> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO>

MAG. SINGLE

MAG. MULTI Î

<MORE>

<MAG. MULTI> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

EXECUTE Î

48 Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

Trouble isolation procedures (con’t)

Adjustment auto mode (con’t)

Option Description

BI-DIR DENSITY Optical density correction in the bi-directional print mode.

FIRING TIMING

PRINT POSITION

ALL

Placement error correction between two HEAD, in the main scanning direction.

Correction of the print position.

All adjustment.

COLOR SELECT

This command selects the ink bottle being adjusted.

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO>

BI-DIR DENSITY Î

FIRING TIMING Î

<MORE>

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO> S

PRINT POSITION Î

<MORE>

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO> S

COLOR SELECTION Î

<MORE>

ALL Î

<BI-DIR DENSITY> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

<FIRING TIMING> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

<PRINT POSITION> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

<ALL> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

K C M LC LM Y

1 1 1 1 1 1

EXECUTE Î

<CSR> ENTER Î

Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty 49

Trouble isolation procedures (con’t)

Magnification adjustment mode

The vertical media movement between carriage

head passes is governed by the number of cycles of the media transport system's forward motor. This enables fine-tuning the amount of media vertical movement associated with each pass of the print heads, preventing a void between the inked areas laid down with each print-head pass.

Control panel menu item

<MAGNIFICATION> S

* 0.00 % +

CLEAR

The vertical magnification adjustment is set independently for each of the different media rolls that can be used with the printer. Media type mode selects the magnification parameter that is appropriate to the media selected. However, you can select and change the values for the installed media. In this case you must verify the selected value by trial and error, printing with your media for optimum results.

The value entered can be any value between

–0.50% and +0.50% in 0.01 intervals. Set the value

and print your patterns to find the most appropriate value for your media.

For more detailed procedures, refer to the

Operations Panel Menu

section,

Media Attribute

Note: Adjusting magnification is only recommended to fine tune an image. A setting change can affect other modes for different images and different media type. True size proportions can be compromised.

Computer interface test

Use the following procedure to check the computer

interface:

1. Turn the printer power switch OFF.

2. Ensure that the interface cables is securely connected to the printer. You should also ensure that you’re using the proper host computer interface cable.

3. Turn the printer's power switch ON.

50 Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

Trouble isolation procedures (con’t)

Computer interface test (con’t)

4. In the SCSI Select utility, verify that the printer has the same SCSI ID set as is being addressed by the host computer.

5. In the SCSI Select utility, set the transfer rate to 10 MB/sec and disable disconnect.

6. Print from the host computer to ensure that all of the elements are connected and working properly.

7. If you are able to print using commands from the host computer, the computer/printer interface is working properly. The problem probably exists elsewhere. Contact your service representative for assistance.

Common operating problems

The following are some common operating problems with symptom descriptions and suggested actions.

Symptom Potential Problem Suggested Solution

Cutter does not cut cleanly

Cutter does not operate

“Ink Empty” is displayed when the ink exists

Poor image quality

Banding --



Blurred print



Incorrect cutter setting at



operation panel

Cutter is stuck



Using the wrong side of the



media

Using incorrect media



-- Replace the cutter.

Check the cutter mode. If



the mode is set to NO CUT, set the mode to NORMAL CUT.

Manually move the cutter to



the right

-- Ensure that the ink cap is fully

inserted into the ink bottle.

Change the print mode to



print in higher mode.

Perform the adjustment



procedure in

Magnification

Ensure the media is properly



installed in the printer.

Ensure that 720 dpi printing



is not performed on media designed for 360 dpi printing or vice versa.

Media Attribute,

Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty 51

Common operating problems (con’t)

Symptom Potential Problem Suggested Solution

Poor image quality (con’t)

Contaminated print --



front surface

Contaminated print:



back surface

Dark prints



Different colors than



expected

Media leading edge is curled.



The head cleaning



mechanism may not have completely cleaned the print heads

A dirty or contaminated pinch



roller

A dirty or contaminated area



on the platen

The printer might be set for



the wrong media

The color displayed on the



host computer monitor and the print colors are not necessarily the same

Determine if the media



leading edge is curled. If it is curled, cut off the curled area. The curls might be caused by media wrinkle. If you have wrinkled media, feed the media until the wrinkles disappear, then cut the media.

Clean the heads using the

Head Maintenance

procedure.

Clean the pinch roller.



Clean the platen.



Ensure that 720 dpi printing



is not being performed on 360 dpi media

Ensure both the monitor and



printer are calibrated.

 Light or blank prints  The RIP processor is sending

the printer invalid data.

The room temperature is out



of recommended range.

 The printer may be set to the

wrong media setting

 Check the RIP software to

ensure it is producing valid data.

Adjust the room temperature



to be in the range between 60°F (15°C) to 85°F (30°C) ; preferably 72°F (23°C), and let the equipment stabilize at the new room temperature.

Ensure that 360 dpi printing



is not being performed on 720 dpi media

52 Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

Symptom Potential Problem Suggested Solution

Poor image quality (con’t)

Vertical lines are not



straight

Voids or contamination



Printer does not start printing

Error conditions

False error conditions



regarding media, i.e., media skew errors, carriage jams, media jams, etc.

Onyx PosterShop 5.0 specific

While using PosterShop:



after sending very first print, the window displays, “An error occurred while initializing printer communication port for job ‘___’. ONX / Would you like to retry or cancel?

Error in the timing adjustment



(the correction in the main scanning direction)

The head cleaning



mechanism might not have thoroughly cleaned the print heads during normal print cycles

There is a poor interface wiring connection between the printer and the host computer

Media loaded improperly



SCSI configuration improperly



set.

Adjust the main scanning



direction using

Auto Mode

Perform the print head



cleaning procedure:

Maintenance

Check the interface wiring and repair if necessary. Perform the

Computer interface test

described in this section and make any changes required.

Ensure the media is loaded



in the roll locators the appropriate slot.

Click Cancel and OK at the



abort print window. Go to

Tools>Printer Manager

Select the X2 printer and click the Configure button. Select the Printer Port tab and click Configure.

Ensure that the SCSI ID is



set to the proper ID number. (If you don’t know, quit and restart the computer. The ID will be displayed during restart or in the SCSI Select Utility.) Ensure that the SCSI adapter (in

Tool>>Printer Manager>>configure button>>Printer Port tab>>configure button

correct. (If you don’t know the number, try 0 – 3 until one works.) If this does not fix the problem, quit and restart PosterShop and try again.

Adjustment,

Head

exactly

) is

Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty 53

Print job is return



aborted

Incompleted print job;



message stating, “seek to a tile”

Inappropriate



template.

settings template used if another template is not specified when an image file is opened.)

Job size is larger than 1GB.



settings

(“Last Print” is the

Check Print Setup settings



and ensure that the media and roll settings correlate. If it constantly seems to default to the incorrect roll with each file that you open and print, apply a different template.

If possible, reduce image



size. PosterShop cannot

print jobs that are larger than

1 GB.

54 Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

LCD error messages

When the printer detects an error during use, it displays an error message on the printer's operations panel, that is, the LCD.

User resolvable

The user can resolve these errors. Each message box contains the error type, suggested action, and the error number.

Error Message Error Message Error Message

AUTO ADJ. FAILURE ON K HEAD

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:2921]

AUTO ADJ. FAILURE ON C HEAD

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:2922]

AUTO ADJ. FAILURE ON M HEAD

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:2923]

AUTO ADJ. FAILURE ON LC HEAD

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:2924]

AUTO ADJ. FAILURE ON LM HEAD

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:2925]

AUTO ADJ. FAILURE ON Y HEAD

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:2926]

CARRIAGE JAM:RIGHT RESET MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3311]

CARRIAGE JAM:LEFT RESET MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3312]

SCANNING ERROR: RESET MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3321]

SCANNING ERROR:

RESET MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3322]

SCANNING ERROR:

RESET MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3331]

SCANNING ERROR:

RESET MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3332]

RELEASE LEVER

OPENED CLOSE THE LEVER

[ER:3A11]

MEDIA SET ERROR

RESET FRONT ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A21]

MEDIA SET ERROR

RESET REAR ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A22]

MEDIA SET ERROR

INCOMPATIBLE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A31]

MEDIA SET ERROR

INCOMPATIBLE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A32]

MEDIA SET ERROR

RESET FRONT ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A41]

MEDIA SET ERROR

RESET REAR ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A42]

SKEW, FRONT

RESET ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A51]

SKEW, REAR

RESET ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A52]

EMPTY, ROLL LOAD MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A61]

NOT SELECTABLE

REMOVE CURRENT MEDIA [ER:3A71]

SKEW, FRONT

RESET ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A81]

SKEW, REAR

RESET ROLL

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3A82]

JAM1, FRONT ROLL

REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B11]

JAM1, REAR ROLL

REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B12]

Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty 55

Error Message Error Message Error Message

JAM2, FRONT ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B21]

JAM2, REAR ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B22]

JAM3, FRONT ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B31]

JAM3, REAR ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B32]

JAM4, FRONT ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B41]

JAM4, REAR ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B42]

JAM5, FRONT ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B51]

JAM5, REAR ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B52]

JAM6, FRONT ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B61]

JAM6, REAR ROLL REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B62]

JAM7, END OF ROLL

REMOVE MEDIA

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3B71]

CUTTER BLADE STUCK

MOVE BLADE MANUALLY

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:3C11]

TOP COVER OPENED

CLOSE THE COVER.

[ER:3D11]

FRONT COVER

OPENED CLOSE THE COVER.

[ER:3D12]

WASTE BOTTLE FULL

/NOT INSTALLED

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:4621]

K INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE

[ER:4631]

C INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE

[ER:4632]

M INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE

[ER:4633]

LC INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE

[ER:4634]

LM INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE [ER:4635]

Y INK EMPTY LOAD INK CARTRIDGE

[ER:4636]

K INK EMPTY FILLING INK

[ER:4641]

C INK EMPTY FILLING INK

[ER:4642]

M INK EMPTY FILLING INK

[ER:4643]

LC INK EMPTY FILLING INK

[ER:4644]

LM INK EMPTY FILLING INK

[ER:4645]

Y INK EMPTY FILLING INK

[ER:4646]

JAM8, TAKE UP ROLL RE-ROLL MEDIA PRESS TO RESET [ER:4B11]

SCSI ERROR:

SEE USER GUIDE

[ER:1271]

56 Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

Menu Tree

READY MENUÎ

HEAD MAINTENANCE

CUT Î

<MORE>

From

<MENU> S

SET Î

<MORE>

<MENU> S

TEST PRINT Î

HEAD MAINTENANCE Î

<MORE>

<MENU> S

ADJUSTMENT, AUTO

READY MENU

R: 360 PRES 36 ggg

F: 720 PRES 54

ggg

From

HEAD MAINTENANCE

<HEAD MAINTENANCE> S

STRONG PURGING

NORMAL PURGING Î

From

CUT

Cuts the media

No further options

READY MENU

RWD ALL Î

<MORE> FWD Î

RWD

<MORE>

<MENU> S

REPLACING BLADE Î

<MORE>

<MENU> S

LIFE COUNTER Î

<MORE>

Appendix B: Menu Tree 57

SET menu – first level only

<MENU> S

SET

<MORE>

From SET

<SET> S

ROLL SELECT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA TYPE, REAR Î

MEDIA TYPE, FRONT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA ATTRIBUTE Î

POWER SAVE

<MORE>

<SET> S

MAINT. INTERVAL Î

INIT CUT

<MORE>

<SET> S

UNIT SELECTÎ

WINDING DIRECTIONÎ

<MORE>

<SET> S

AUTO CAP Î

REWIND DELAY Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

FEED CORRECTION Î

INTER PAGE GAP Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

LANGUAGE

<MORE>

<SET> S

DATE SET

TIME SET

<MORE>

<SET> S

SCSI ID Î

I/F TIME OUT

<MORE>

58 Appendix B: Menu Tree

SET menu – detailed

OPTIONS

<SET> S

ROLL SELECT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA TYPE, REAR Î

MEDIA TYPE, FRONT

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA ATTRIBUTE

POWER SAVE Î

<MORE>

<ROLL SELECT> S

* FRONT +

ENTER Î

<MEDIA TYPE, REAR> S

* 360 PRESENTATION +

ENTER Î

<MEDIA TYPE, FRONT> S

* 720 PRESENTATION +

ENTER

<MEDIA ATTRIBUTE> S

* 360 PRESENTATION Î

* 720 PRESENTATION Î

<MORE>

<MORE> cycles through

all available media

<360 PRESENTATION> S

WAIT CARRIAGE Î

WAIT CUT Î

<MORE>

FRONT BACK

360 PRESENTATION 720 PRESENTATION

WHITE MATTE FILM BACKLIT FILM 360 BACKLIT FILM 720 POLY CLOTH POLY CANVAS PHOTO-BASE REINFORCED 360 PSV 360 LINE ART PAPER

0.0sec-30.0sec (in 0.1sec interval)

<360 PRESENTATION> S

MAGNIFICATION Î

CUT MODE

<MORE>

<POWER SAVE> S

* OFF +

ENTER Î

-0.50%-+0.50%

(in 0.1sec interval)

NORMAL CUT NO CUT

OFF --60min

(in 5min interval)

Appendix B: Menu Tree 59

SET menu – detailed (con’t)

OPTIONS

<SET> S

MAINT. INTERVAL

INIT CUT Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

DATE SET

TIME SETÎ

<MORE>

<SET> S

SCSI ID

I/F TIME OUT Î

<MORE>

<MAINT. INTERVAL> S

* LONG +

ENTER Î

<INIT CUT> S

* YES +

ENTER Î

<DATE SET> S

* 2000/01/01 +

YYYY/MM/DD -

<CSR> ENTER Î

<TIME SET> S

* 12:34:56 +

HH:MM:SS -

<CSR> ENTER Î

<SCSI ID> S

* 1 +

ENTER Î

<I/F TIME OUT> S

* OFF +

ENTER Î

LONG

MIDDLE SHORT

NONE

YES NO

1 – 6

OFF 10sec 30sec 60sec 120sec

<UNIT SELECT> S

Feet/m

OFF IMAGE OUT IMAGE IN

<SET> S

UNIT SELECT

WINDING DIRECTION Î

<MORE>

* FEET +

ENTER Î

<WINDING DIRECTION> S

* OFF +

ENTER Î

60 Appendix B: Menu Tree

SET menu – detailed (con’t)

<SET> S

AUTO CAP

REWIND DELAY Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

FEED CORRECTION Î

INTER PAGE GAP Î

<MORE>

<SET> S

MEDIA FLATTENING

LANGUAGE Î

<MORE>

<AUTO CAP> S

* OFF +

ENTER

<REWIND DELAY> S

* OFF +

ENTER Î

<FEED CORRECTION> S

* NOT EXECUTE +

ENTER Î

<INTER PAGE GAP> S

* 1 INCH +

ENTER Î

<MEDIA FLATTENING> S * NONE +

ENTER

<LANGUAGE> S * ENGLISH +

ENTER

OPTIONS

OFF

1 min – 60 min

EXECUTE NON EXECUTE

UNCONTROLLED 0 – 12

(1 inch interval)

LONG MIDDLE SHORT NONE

ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH PORTUGUESE SPANISH ITALIAN JAPANESE

EST PRINT menu

<TEST PRINT> S

NOZZLE TEST

<MORE>

To Head Maintenance menu

Appendix B: Menu Tree 61

<NOZZLE TEST> S

* W/O INFO. +

FRONT -

<ROLL> PRINT

<ROLL> cycles between

FRONT & BACK.

W/O INFO WITH INFO

HEAD MAINTENANCE menu

From Test Print menu

<HEAD MAINTENANCE> S

STRONG PURGING Î

NORMAL PURGING Î

DJUSTMENT, AUTO menu

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO> S

MAG. SINGLE Î

MAG. MULTI Î

<MORE>

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO> S

BI-DIR DENSITY Î

FIRING TIMING Î

<MORE>

<MAG. SINGLE> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

EXECUTE Î

<MAG. MULTI>

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

EXECUTE Î

<BI-DIR DENSITY> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

EXECUTE Î

<FIRING TIMING> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

OPTIONS

No options – automatically executes when either STRONG or NORMAL is selected.

No further options

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO>

PRINT DIRECTION Î

<MORE>

<ADJUSTMENT, AUTO> S

COLOR SELECTION Î

<MORE>

To Replacing Blade menu

ALL Î

EXECUTE Î

<PRINT DIRECTION> S

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

<ALL>

PRESS EXECUTE KEY

<COLOR SELECTION> S

K C M LC LM Y

1 1 1 1 1 1

EXECUTE Î

<CSR> ENTER Î

62 Appendix B: Menu Tree

REPLACING BLADE menu

From Adjustment, Auto menu

<REPLACING BLADE> S

MOVE TO THE CENTER Î

LIFE COUNTER menu

<LIFE COUNTER> S

LIFE COUNTER 1

LIFE COUNTER 2 Î

<MORE>

OPTIONS

No further options .

<FRONT ROLL USAGE> S

* xxx.x feet

<MORE>

<REAR ROLL USAGE> S

* xxx.x feet

<MORE>

<FRONT ROLL USAGE> S

* xxx.x feet

To SET menu

<MORE> ENTER Î

CLEAR Î

<REAR ROLL USAGE> S

* xxx.x feet

CLEAR Î

<MORE> ENTER

Appendix B: Menu Tree 63

Sharp X2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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