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Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer

IP-5610

Seiko I Infotech Inc.

U00114186301

IP-5610 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide

Documents Number U00114186301, Second Edition, April 2009

Copyright © 2009 by Seiko I Infotech Inc.

All rights reserved

Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications

and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including

consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to

typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.

Please address any questions, comments, and suggestions to :

Seiko Instruments Europe S.A.

European Head Office

Avenue de Messidor 198

1180 Brussels, Belgium

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Seiko I Infotech, A Division of Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.

2060 Wineridge Place, Suite A, Escondido,

CA 92029, USA

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Seiko I Infotech Inc.

8 Nakase 1-chome, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8507, Japan

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

This guide acknowledges the following trademarks :

is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The CE mark, that shows that the products sold in the EU are conformed to the requirements of

EC directive, is statutorily obliged to be affixed to the products.

In each directive, the scope of directive to be applied to equipment is explicitly defined. Our

company’s product IP-5610 conforms the EMC directive (2004/108/EC)) and low voltage directive

(2006/95/EC).

Inquiry of CE mark:

Seiko Instruments Europe S.A.

European Head Office

Avenue de Messidor 198

1180 Brussels, Belgium

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Seiko I Infotech, A Division of Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.

2060 Wineridge Place, Suite A, Escondido,

CA 92029, USA

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Seiko I Infotech Inc.

8 Nakase 1-chome, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8507, Japan

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-5610 Color Inkjet Printer (hereafter simply
called the printer below.)

The printer is a color inkjet printer equipped with built-in USB interface that adopts the
dye-sublimation transfer printing ink and supports the media of up to 64 inch width.

This guide, the IP-5610 Solvent ink Color Inkjet Printer User’s Guide, de­scribes such information for use as features and functions of the printer and the
printing procedure. In addition, troubleshooting is also described.
Read sections suitable for your purpose.

The following items should be read before reading Section 1.

- Components delivered with this product

- Safety precautions

- Handling precautions

- Manual legend (notational rules)

Read these items to use the printer safely and properly. Keep this manual in a
place where you can quickly access it at any time.

Introduction

i

Components delivered with this product

Printer <1 unit>

- equipped with USB interface

- mounted with the take-up reel unit

- equipped with the blower unit

3 inch ange

<2 pieces>

Roll Media (For adjustment)

<1 piece>

Daily maintenance kit

<1 set>

- Cap Cleaning Liquid : 300 ml / 1PC

- Wipe Cleaning Liquid : 200 ml / 3PC

- Cleaning Swab : 10 pieces

- Cap Cleaning stick : 1 piece

- Cap Cleaning roller : 30 pieces

- Tweezers : 1 piece

- Wiper blade : 1 piece

Print head set

<1 set>

Hex wrench

<1 piece>

Phillips screwdriver

<1 piece>

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Waste ink bottle

<1 bottle>

- Ink is consumed during the initial lling when the printer is installed. Therefore, all of ink may not be

used for printing.

Basic conguration item

Supplied Accessories

USB2.0 cable

<1 piece>

Spanner

<1 piece>

Wiper sponge

<1 piece>

Media cutter blade

<1 piece>

Power cable

<1 piece>

Flange spacer

<2 pieces>

The following components are delivered with the product.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer where the printer was
purchased.

Ink cartridge set

6 colors (Y, M, C, K, Lc, Lm)

<1 set>

ii

Cap cleaning roller set

(IP5-147)

<30 pieces>

Media cutter blade

(IP5-124)

<1 piece>

Wiper sponge (IP5-123)

<1 piece>

Cap cleaning stick

(IP5-120)

<1 piece>

(1 piece of cap cleaning roller is supplied.)

* Options and consumables can be ordered separately.

- 3 inch ange (IP-151) : 1

- 2 inch ange (IP-152) : 1

- Exhaust attachment (IP-265) : 1

Cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-138)

<1 set>

- Cleaning liquid cartridge : 6 pieces

Storage liquid cartridge set (IP5-107)

<1 set>

- Storage liquid cartridge : 6 pieces

Cap cleaning liquid set (IP5-136)

<1 set>

Wipe cleaning liquid set (IP5-231)

<1 set>

- Wipe cleaning liquid (200 ml) : 3 bottles

Cleaning swab

(IP6-147)

<300 pieces>

Options

Consumables

Waste ink bottle

(IP5-139)

<1 piece>

Wiper blade

(IP5-122)

<2 pieces>

Ink cartridge

(Y, M, C, K, Lc, Lm)

g As to types, refer to P.1-12.

Daily maintenance kit(IP5-230)

<1 set>

- Cap Cleaning Liquid : 300 ml / 1PC

- Wipe Cleaning Liquid : 200 ml / 3PC

- Cleaning Swab : 10 pieces

- Cap Cleaning stick : 1 piece

- Cap Cleaning roller : 30 pieces

- Tweezers : 1 piece

- Wiper blade : 1 piece

iii

Example of symbols :

This symbol (

) denotes items that require special care

while executing a certain procedure or operation.

This symbol (

) denotes items that are forbidden.

This symbol (

) denotes items you should follow to pre-

vent accidents or injury.

Safety precautions

The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the
printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged.

Follow the instructions marked with these symbols.

Minor personal injury or product and /
or peripheral damage :
Failure to follow the guidelines
marked with this symbol could result
in minor personal injury or product
and / or peripheral damage.

Serious personal injury or death :
Failure to follow the guidelines
marked with this symbol could result
in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Use the power supply voltage specied on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several

devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in re or electric shock.

Make sure the printer is well grounded. If not, a short circuit may cause re or

electrical shock.

DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer. DO NOT repair the printer yourself.

Doing so may cause re, electric shock or personal injury.

DO NOT damage, break, process, or heat the power cable. If it is damaged,

replace it with a new one. Using a damaged power cable may cause re or

electric shock.

NEVER use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place where it can

possibly be splashed by any liquids. If any liquids get into the printer, it could

lead to re, electric shock, or personal injury.

DO NOT remove the covers attached to the printer because they contain high-

voltage and extremely hot parts. Doing so may might result in an electric shock

or burn.

DO NOT allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts of the printer.

Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or personal injury.

DO NOT disconnect or connect the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may

lead to electric shock.

Turn the printer o and unplug the power cable immediately after it thun-

dered.

Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in

any of the following cases :

- When putting your hands inside the printer.

- Smoke, strange noise or smells generate from the printer.

- A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer.

- An error requiring service by a service center occurs.

DO NOT put your hand unnecessarily inside the printer such as covers, ventila­tor opening and ink cartridge slot. Doing so may result in personal injury. Even

if the printer is not operating, it may perform a function automatically. Use cau-

tion with the printer even if it is not printing.

WARNING

Ensure to read cautions below before use.

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The ink used for the device contains petroleum solvent (Iso Alkanes (C13-16)),

Since the ink is ammable, never operate near open ame.

DO NOT swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory

distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water

and consult a doctor immediately. If swallowed, do not try to induce vomiting.

Consult a doctor immediately.

Keep accessories and consumables such as ink cartridges and Media cutter

blades out of reach of children.

If the printer is stained with ink, wipe the ink o the printer immediately.

If left as stained, parts may be broken or paints may come o.

Since the media rolls are heavy, handle them with care. If dropped, personal

injury may result.

Always hold the power cable or the USB cable by the plug or the connector

when connecting or disconnecting the power cable or the USB cable.

Never pull on the cable because this may damage it and create risk of re, elec-

tric shock or personal injury.

DO NOT get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash o any ink immediately with

soapy water.

DO NOT place media rolls on tables or unlevel areas where it could fall.

If dropped or falls, it may lead to injury. To prevent falling, lock the casters.

Ensure to read cautions below before use.

In order to ensure the safe operation of the printer, note all of the cautions
and warnings contained throughout this manual.

CAUTION

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Handling precautions

Power supply

1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet.

2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise

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generating devices, such as a motor.

3. Use the voltage specied on the nameplates of printer and option.

4. Connect one power cable to an electrical outlet. Do not plug several devices into
one electrical outlet.

Printer

1. Do not place anything on top of the printer. Do not rest your elbows on the
printer.

Handle it with care. Do not do anything that will result in impact to the printer.

2. When opening or closing the cover, hold the center of the cover by both hands
and open or close it gently.

3. Before connecting or disconnecting the interface connector, turn the printer o.

4. Do not clean the surface of the cover with benzene or paint thinner. The coating
may come o or deteriorate.

Wipe the cover clean with a soft cloth. If the cover is very dirty, use a cloth moist

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ened with a neutral detergent.

5. Handle a Print head with care.

• Do not touch it unnecessarily or scratch it.

• Do not touch the bottom (nozzle surface).

Regular inspection and maintenance

As the intrinsic characteristics of dye-sublimation transfer printing ink necessitates it,
the following regular inspection and maintenance must be performed

1. Clean the Capping unit every week.

2. Check visually the remaining wipe cleaning liquid everyday.

3. Perform the Print head cleaning [normal] every week.

4. Perform the service cleaning when leaving the printer for long time (2 weeks or
more at power o state.)

5. Perform the head wash and the ink charge before printing when leaving the
printer for long time.

For various periodic inspection and maintenance, refer to [Section 4 Maintenance
and Adjustment / Replacement].

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Consumables

1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.).
Failure to do this may cause poor print quality or printer damage that may invali

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date your warranty.

2. Do not use ink past the date of expiration as this may cause a breakdown.

3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as hazardous waste.
Observe local regulations for disposal of Waste ink bottles.

4. The level in the Waste ink bottle must be periodically checked by visual inspec

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tion to prevent overow.

5. Check Waste ink bottle regularly for leaks.

6. When the Waste ink bottle is installed or removed, place a sheet below so as not

to stain the oor with spilled ink.

7. Store ink in a dark and cool place.
NEVER store ink in a high temperature or direct sunlight.
Ink change characteristic if exposed to direct sunlight.

8. Do not use media other than the media specied by Seiko I Infotech. Doing so

may cause printed image quality problems or damage the printer.

Printer warranty

1. To understand the performances and functions of this printer, and use it safely,

read this guide.

2. The use of consumables, accessories and options other than our products speci

­ed by Seiko I Infotech aects the printed image quality and causes damage to
the printer and invalidate the warranty. Never use products unspecied by Seiko
I Infotech.

3. To ensure quality, the expiration date is on the ink, storage liquid, cap cleaning
liquid and wipe cleaning liquid.

Expiration date of use: Do not use after expiration.

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Manual legend (Notational rules)

The following notations used for text and keys / LCD in this guide are as follows.

Notations

WARNING

- Boxes marked with a "WARNING" describe points of caution for avoiding
serious personal injury.

CAUTION

- Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding
injury to yourself or damage to the printer.

Note

- They explain the important items and cautions that should be kept when
operated.

To avoid troubles of the printer or prevent damages or wrong operation,

ensure to read.

HINT : Hint mark
The hint symbol describes operations that make using or handling the
printer easier.

Reference mark
This mark is followed by a reference section or page number.

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RE WI ND FO RM FE ED

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PH .R E C PH .MA IN

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PR IN T ER R EA D Y
RO LL : 16 25 / PAP ER

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PR IN T ER SE TU P

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AD JU S T HE ATE R

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1

Press key to set the

printer to the oine.

The menu group (The rst layer
menu) is displayed.

2

Press key to enter in

the second layer menu.

3

Press key once more to

enter in the third layer menu.

4

Select the menu with

, , , keys.

For example, enter in the function
menu with key.

shows the key on the
operation panel.

shows the LCD on the
operation panel.

Key / LCD notations

Shows the key to be used for
selection.

(Example h : key)

h

IN K M ED IA R E G

i

f

ME DI A M. AD V

g

h

RE WI ND FO RM FE ED

i

f

PH .R E C PH .MA IN

g

(Example 2) Transition of LCD state and the key operation in a sentence

Shows that the LCD menu switches with
key operation.

IN IT I AL IZ IN G .. .
PL EA S E WAI T

h

IN K M ED IA R E G

i

f

ME DI A M. AD V

g

Shows that the LCD menu automatically
changes without key operation.

Shows the key on the
operation panel.

(Example 1) Keys and LCDnotations in a sentence

x

1

3

5

Media advance value

Media name

Head height

Print mode

#P H R E CO V ER Y
>N O R MA L A LL

Starting out...

Starting out...

Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Connect to a computer. Turn on the power.

Check stains on the
WiperBlade.

Implementation of
Print headcleaning
[ NORMAL ALL ].

Check the Waste ink bottle.

Replace the ink cartridge. Load the roll media.

Replace the media.Register the media.

Turn off the power.

P.2-2 P.2-3

P.2-38

P.2-3

P.2-12

P.2-7

P.2-14

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4

1

3

6

5

#P H R E CO V ER Y
>N O R MA L A LL

Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Clean the Capping unit.

Check stains on the
WiperBlade.

Implementation of
Print headcleaning
[ NORMAL ALL ].

Check the wipe cleaning
liquid.

Check the Waste ink bottle.

Implementation of
nozzle print.

Implementation of
nozzle print.

P.4-6

P.4-3

P.4-4

P.4-3

P.4-19

P.4-8

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…Z

Z

Z

Change the media advance
value during printing.

Print on the thick media.

Change the heater temperature
during printing.

Switch off the printer for a long
period of time.

Clean the printer.

Print on the margin of media.

When you want to . . .

When you want to . . .

With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.

With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.

Print on the cut media (sheet).

P.2-15

P.2-31

P.4-32

P.2-36

P.2-33

P.4-10

P.4-14

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Media advance value setting

Adjust the advance amount of the media.

Adjustment of the Print head bi-direction position

Adjust the ink target position in the bi-directional print.

When replacing with new media

With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.

With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.

P.4-28

P.4-34

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PERFORM DAILY
MAINTENANCE NOW

Replace consumable.

Wiper sponge

Wipe cleaning liquid

Media cutter blade

The warning message is displayed.

The media is slantingly advanced. The heater does not warm up.

Smears or stripes appear on the print.

The panel operation becomes
inoperative.

The panel operation becomes
inoperative.

Wiper blade Waste ink bottle

Replacement/Trouble

Replacement/Trouble

P.5-13

to

P.5-15

to

P.4-25 P.4-27

P.4-23

P.4-21

P.2-38

P.5-6, P.5-13

P.2-7, P.2-24, P.2-25

Ｐ．2-31

C-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Components delivered with this product …………………………………… i
Safety precautions ………………………………………………………… iii
Handling precautions ……………………………………………………… vi
Manual legend (Notational rules) ………………………………………… viii

Overview

Operating conditions ………………………………………………………1-2

Installation space …………………………………………………………… 1-2

Environmental conditions ………………………………………………… 1-3

Appearance / Name and function of each part …………………………… 1-4

Printer front (Paper exit side) ……………………………………………… 1-4

Printer rear (Paper feed side) ……………………………………………… 1-5

Print head …………………………………………………………………… 1-6

Capping unit ……………………………………………………………… 1-6

Blower unit ………………………………………………………………… 1-6

Printer heater unit ………………………………………………………… 1-7

Operation Panel …………………………………………………………… 1-8

Options ……………………………………………………………………… 1-9

Exhaust attachment ………………………………………………………… 1-9

2 inch ange ……………………………………………………………… 1-9

3 inch ange ……………………………………………………………… 1-9

Consumables …………………………………………………………… 1-10

Media ……………………………………………………………………… 1-10

Ink ………………………………………………………………………… 1-12

Waste ink bottle …………………………………………………………… 1-14

Daily maintenance kit ……………………………………………………… 1-15

Cap cleaning liquid ………………………………………………………… 1-15

Wiper cleaning liquid set …………………………………………………… 1-16

Cap cleaning stick ………………………………………………………… 1-16

Cap cleaning roller set ……………………………………………………… 1-16

Cleaning swab ……………………………………………………………… 1-16

Wiper blade ………………………………………………………………… 1-17

Media cutter blade ………………………………………………………… 1-17

Wiper sponge ……………………………………………………………… 1-17

Storage liquid cartridge set ………………………………………………… 1-17

Cleaning liquid cartridge set ……………………………………………… 1-17

LCD display and state of printer ………………………………………… 1-18

How to read LCD …………………………………………………………… 1-18

C-2

Basic operation

Connection to a computer ………………………………………………… 2-2

System conguration (Connection example) ……………………………… 2-2

Connecting procedure ……………………………………………………… 2-2

Power ON / OFF procedure ………………………………………………… 2-3

Power-on procedure ……………………………………………………… 2-4

Power-o procedure ……………………………………………………… 2-6

Media replacement ………………………………………………………… 2-7

Roll media installation procedure ………………………………………… 2-7

Roll media removal procedure ……………………………………………… 2-13

When the roll media exhausts and the roll media is replaced ……………… 2-14

When replacing the roll media due to jamming …………………………… 2-14

Cut media installation procedure …………………………………………… 2-15

Cut media removal procedure ……………………………………………… 2-15

How to use the take-up reel unit ………………………………………… 2-16

Install the media on the take-up reel unit ………………………………… 2-16

Tension take-up / Loose take-up setting …………………………………… 2-20

Take-up switch setting ……………………………………………………… 2-21

Using a 2 inch core ………………………………………………………… 2-22

How to use the blower unit ……………………………………………… 2-23

Set the blower unit to the printer ………………………………………… 2-23

Handling the media ………………………………………………………… 2-24

How to use the media edge guards ……………………………………… 2-25
How to switch the pressure ……………………………………………… 2-26
How to use the lifter ……………………………………………………… 2-27
Cut the media …………………………………………………………… 2-28
Feeding the media [Feed] ……………………………………………… 2-29
Rewind the media [Back Feed] …………………………………………… 2-30
How to use the origin setting function ………………………………… 2-31
Changing temperature using the heater control menu ………………… 2-33
Change the Print head height …………………………………………… 2-36
Ink cartridge replacement ……………………………………………… 2-38

Ink cartridge replacement procedure ……………………………………… 2-38

When the ink cartridge is empty and the it needs to be replaced ………… 2-39

When no ink cartridge is installed ………………………………………… 2-39

When the ink cartridge is not recognized ………………………………… 2-39

Waste ink bottle replacement …………………………………………… 2-40

Waste ink bottle replacement procedure …………………………………… 2-40

Treatment when no Waste ink bottle is installed …………………………… 2-42

C-3

Menu of Operation panel

Basic menu operation in oine mode …………………………………… 3-2

Menu layer structure ……………………………………………………… 3-3

Menu tree ………………………………………………………………… 3-4

Basic operation procedure and keys used ………………………………… 3-10

Procedure to select input, numerical input, execution and character input 3-11

Explanation of each menu operation …………………………………… 3-17

INK MENU …………………………………………………………………… 3-17

MEDIA MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-18

MEDIA REG MENU ………………………………………………………… 3-20

M.ADV MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-40

REWIND MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-43

PH.REC MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-44

FORM FEED MENU ………………………………………………………… 3-45

PH.MAIN MENU …………………………………………………………… 3-46

PRINTER MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-49

ADJUST MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-50

SETUP MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-54

HEATER MENU ……………………………………………………………… 3-59

Maintenance and Adjustment / Replacement

Periodic maintenance ……………………………………………………… 4-2

Periodic inspection/Maintenance guide …………………………………… 4-2

Cleaning …………………………………………………………………… 4-14

Print head cleaning ……………………………………………………… 4-19

Operating procedure of Print head cleaning ……………………………… 4-19

Wiper blade replacement ………………………………………………… 4-21
Wiper cleaning liquid replacement ……………………………………… 4-23
Wiper sponge replacement ……………………………………………… 4-25
Media cutter blade replacement ………………………………………… 4-27
Media advance value setting …………………………………………… 4-28

Media advance value setting procedure …………………………………… 4-28

Change during online printing …………………………………………… 4-32

Head position adjustment ……………………………………………… 4-33

Adjustment procedure of [BIDIRECTION1/2/3] …………………………… 4-34

Adjustment procedure of [NOZZLE POS ADJ] ……………………………… 4-36

[PH TO PH] adjustment procedure ………………………………………… 4-39

[ADJUST PH R/L] adjustment procedure …………………………………… 4-41

[LS ADJ PRINT] adjustment procedure ……………………………………… 4-43

Adjustment of take-up reel unit ………………………………………… 4-47

Initial adjustment …………………………………………………………… 4-47

Adjustment during operation ……………………………………………… 4-49

C-4

Troubleshooting

When Encountering a Problem …………………………………………… 5-2
How to clear media jams …………………………………………………… 5-6
When an error message is displayed ……………………………………… 5-7

Service call error …………………………………………………………… 5-7

Operator call error ………………………………………………………… 5-8

When the warning message is displayed ……………………………… 5-13
How to get good image quality ………………………………………… 5-15
Abnormal sound ………………………………………………………… 5-25

Use of generic consumables

Printer warranty and safety issues ………………………………………… 6-2

Printer warranty …………………………………………………………… 6-2

Safety issues ………………………………………………………………… 6-2

Use of generic consumables ………………………………………………6-3

To use a re-lled ink cartridge ……………………………………………… 6-3

To use an generic ink cartridge …………………………………………… 6-4

Cleaning liquid ……………………………………………………………… 6-5

Appendix

Basic specications …………………………………………………………A-2

Printer Specications ……………………………………………………… A-2

Options / Consumables ……………………………………………………A-3

Options …………………………………………………………………… A-3

Consumables ……………………………………………………………… A-3

This section describes the information needed before using
the printer (basic knowledge). After reading this section,
proceed to section 2.

Overview

Operating conditions........................................................1-2

Appearance / Name and function of each part ......1-4

Options .................................................................................. 1-9

Consumables .....................................................................1-10

LCD display and state of printer ..................................1-18

(Content in this section)

1

1-2

Height direction : 1750

(Unit : mm)

Operating conditions

This section describes the operating conditions required for the printer.

Installation space

The adequate space is required around the printer for normal operations,
including supplies replacement, print processing, blower unit shifting and
ventilation, as well as parts replacement for repairing.

¢ Installation and maintenance space

400mm, 16 inches

400mm, 16 inches

2000mm, 80 inches

1000mm, 40 inches

(Front side)

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Environmental conditions

¢ Operating temperature and humidity levels

The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity levels shown
below.

Temperature : 15 °C to 30 °C (60 °F to 86 °F)
Humidity : 30% to 70%

¯ To obtain better print quality, use the printer within temperatures of 20 to

25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F.)

¯ To keep a stable and good print quality, the printer slows down the print

speed when the operating temperatures exceeds 40 °C (104°F).

Note

- When the printer is used out of range of the operating temperature and

humidity, the print quality may be degraded and/or print may be stopped.

- It takes time for the printer to reach the operating environment temperature

and humidity. To get good printed image quality, it is recommended to keep
the room temperature 20 to 25°C , 68 to 77°F and use the printer after 1 hour.

¢ Places where the printer must not be installed

Do not install the printer in the following places:

¯ Places exposed to direct sunlight

¯ Places subject to vibration

¯ Places with excessive dust

¯ Places subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity

¯ Places near an air conditioner or a heater

¯ Places where the printer may get wet

¯ Places subject to direct air circulation from vents

¯ Places near a diazo copier that may generate ammonia gas

¯ Places with poor ventilation

¯ Unstable places

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Appearance / Name and function of each part

The printer is shown with the name and function of each component.

Printer front (Paper exit side)

Pressure roller up/down lever

This lever xes or releases
the media.

Cap cover

Open it when cleaning the
Capping unit or replacing the
Wiper blade.

Front cover

Close it when printing.

Maintenance cover

Open it when performing the Print
head maintenance (conrmation
and height adjustment) of Print
head.

Operation panel

The lamps and LCD to display
the status of the printer and
keys to set various functions are
assigned.

Media cutter blade

It cuts the media.

Waste ink bottle

Maintenance tool
holder

It is convenient to store
the Maintenance tool.

Media clip

After cutting the media, it clips
the media so as not to drop.

Front paper guide

Tension bar

Take-up sensor

Media clip

After cutting the media, it clips
the media so as not to drop.

Grid roller

T

he grid roller
advances or rewinds
the media.

Pressure roller

When lowering the pressure
roller up/down lever, it pinches
the media.

Platen

It is the media path. To prevent the media
from oating, the suction fan is built in it.

Media edge guard

It protects the Print head from curls and
hachures at both edges of a media.

Paper ejection sensor

It detects the presence/absence of the
media.

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Printer rear (Paper feed side)

Caster

Set the lock to OFF when
moving the printer and set the
lock to ON when locking the
printer.

Leveler

It is the stopper to x the
printer.

Power inlet

Connect the power cable to
the Power inlet.

Main power switch

It turns on or o the power of
the printer.

USB connector

Connect the USB2.0 cable to the
USB connector.

Ink cartridge slot

Set the ink cartridges in these
slots.

Flange holder

Place the media with ange on
the ange holder.

Flange

Install it to the both
sides of the roll media.

Pressure roller up/down lever

This lever xes or releases the media.
It is inter-linked with the pressure roller
up/down lever on the front of the printer.

Manual holder

It is convenient to store the
manual.

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Print head

Head up down mechanism

By falling down the lever, the Print
head is elevated by 0.5mm.

Print heads

Projects ink to the media

Carriage

Capping unit

Wiper blade

It removes foreign matters on
the surface of nozzle of the
Print head.

Capping unit

It prevents the nozzle of the
Print head from drying.

Blower unit

Blower unit

This unit dries ink by sending air
to the media.

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Printer heater unit

This printer is equipped with three heaters for ink fusing and image quality
stabilization.

Rear heater

Preheats media.

Print heater

Penetrates ink into media to fuse the
ink.

Front heater

Dries ink to stabilize print quality.

Media feed direction

Media

Print
head

Carriage

Paper guide(rear)

* These three heaters are controlled independently.
( P.2-33 [Changing temperature using the heater control menu])

WARNING

- Do not touch these heaters to avoid burn as they become hot.

q Appearance / Name and function of each part

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Operation Panel

The keys, LEDs and LCD are laid on the operation panel of the printer as shown
below. The buzzer is to notify the operator when an error occurs or an invalid key
is pressed.

P OW E R

LCD

It shows the status of the printer and displays the menu window.
It displays various message and status in alpha-numeral, KANA and
mark notation (2 rows, 20 characters). The menu adopts the layer
structure. Each menu can be accessed with the
keys or menu key.

Power switch

Use as the power switch to turn on
or o the power of the printer.

Buzzer

Sounds at the error occurrence, warning the
invalid key entry, daily maintenance and
warning the uncapped Print head.

LED

ON, Blink and OFF indicate the status
of the printer.

Key

Use the keys for menu operation
of the printer.

Used for switching the online/oine of
the printer.

Used to cancel the parameter entered.

Used as the input auxiliary (switches
the layer display of the menu) key of
the parameter.

Used to x the menu and
parameters.

Used to enter heater control menu.

Use for selecting the menu
group and switching the menu
(selection, increment/decrement
of numeral value).

Data LED (Green)

It indicates the data reception state

- Blink: The printer is receiving the
data from a computer.

- OFF: No data reception from a
computer

Error LED (Orange)

It indicates the presence/absence of
error.

- ON: An error exists.

- Blink: Warning present ( P.5-13)

- OFF: Normal (No error)

Ink LED (Green)

It indicates the presence/absence of
ink.

- ON: All of inks are present.

- Blink: Remaining ink is less.

Near expiration date of ink in use

- OFF: No ink

Media LED (Green)

It indicates the presence/absence of
media.

- ON: Media presence

(Either roll media or cut media is  
 loaded.)

- Blink: Take-up time out

- OFF: No media

  (Neither roll media nor cut media)

ONLINE LED

It indicates the online/oine
state of the printer.

- ON: Online

- Blink: Print pause mode

- OFF: Oine

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Options

Exhaust attachment

An optional unit to attach an exhaust duct to the printer.

2 inch ange

This ange is used to load the roll media of 2 inch core.

3 inch ange

This ange is used to load the roll media of 3 inch core.

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Media

¢ Type of media

The media specied by our company is provided.
For more details, contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech sales.

- Glossy Vinyl chloride

- Matte Vinyl chloride

- Tarpaulin

¢ Precautions for storing media

¯ Avoid direct sunlight and water regardless of before and after opening

the package. Put media in plastic to prevent dust and store media in a
dry, cool and dark place.

¯ Avoid rapid change of temperature and humidity and store media with

no condensation.

¯ Do not store media in standing on end to prevent unraveling of media

and damage of roll edge.

¯ Do not pile up media.

¢ Precautions for disposing of media

¯ Dispose of media in a manner consistent with local regulations.

¢ Precautions for preparing media

¯ Avoid a change of temperature and humidity after opening package.

Load media after leaving media in the operation environment for

3 hours or more. Be cautious changing humidity by turning air
conditioners ON or OFF.

¯ Curl of paper in low humidity and wrinkle of media in high humidity

may occur easily. Use paper in normal temperature and humidity
environment (around 23 °C, 73 °F and 50%RH).

¯ Do not damaged media. The roll edge (both edges of roll) aects media

feeding.

Also, do not drop or wet the media. Doing so may cause print quality

problems or damage to the printer.

¯ Hold edges of the media so as not to touch the print surface. Contami-

nation from hands may cause poor print quality.

¯ Fix unraveling of the roll media before loading.

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¢ Precautions for handling prints.

¯ Do not touch the print surface before the ink dries. Handle by the edges

of the media.

¯ Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer. To prevent

color transfer, do not stack prints.

¯ Do not stack printed media on print from copier or laser printer. Also, do

not place the printed media directly on the wax-coated oor. This may
damage the prints.

¯ Do not rub, scratch, or fold the printed surface of media. Color may be

lost or the surface (coated layer of the media) may come o.

¯ Do not leave the paper in wet environment.

¢ Other Precautions of media

¯ Media causes color fading and a change in quality in getting old.
¯ Dust and debris produced when cutting the media may cause the lost

color.

¯ When the thin media is used, the platen may be stained by the

ink permeating he back of the media. In this case, wipe the ink o
the platen, referring to [Section 4 Maintenance and Adjustment /
Replacement]. Otherwise, the ink may cause media jams.

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Note

- Do not attempt to forcibly insert an ink cartridge in the slot of a dierent

color.

WARNING

- Never place the ink close to open ames. Doing so will create a re hazard.

- Ink has an expiration date. When it expires, the printed image quality may

deteriorate or the printer may malfunction.

- Store ink cartridges in a dry, cool and dark place.

- Always use the specied ink. Failure to follow this instruction may cause

poor print quality or a breakdown.

Ink

¢ Ink types

Use only the recommended ink cartridges listed below.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-201 Y (Yellow) 500 ml

IP5-202 M (Magenta) 500 ml

IP5-203 C (Cyan) 500 ml

IP5-204 K (Black) 500 ml

IP5-205 Lc (Light cyan) 500 ml

IP5-206 Lm (Light magenta) 500 ml

Note

- Failure to use the recommended ink cartridge may lead to a deterioration of

the print quality or a printer malfunction. This may invalidate your warranty.

- Install all of 6 color cartridges.

If you remove any of the cartridges, install a new one.

Ink cartridges must be installed
in all six slots. The positions of ink
cartridges are specied by color.
(See the gure at the right hand side.)

Yellow

Magenta

Cyan

Black

Light magenta

Light cyan

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q Consumables

WARNING

- Do not swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory

distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water
and consult a doctor immediately. If it is swallowed, do not try to induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

CAUTION

- Do not attempt to disassemble ink cartridges.

¢ Precautions for ink storage and processing

CAUTION

- Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as

a hazardous waste. Observe any local regulations for disposal of ink
cartridges.

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Waste ink bottle

Use the recommended Waste ink bottle listed below.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-139 Waste ink bottle 1 piece

WARNING

- Never put the Waste ink bottle near open ames. Doing so may cause a re

hazard.

- Do not swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory
distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water
and consult a doctor immediately. If it is swallowed, do not try to induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

CAUTION

- Install the Waste ink bottle securely.

- A Waste ink bottle must always be installed. If it is removed for replacement,

a new one must be installed.

¢ Precautions for handling the Waste ink bottle

CAUTION

- After use, securely fasten the attached cap and dispose of this product as
hazardous waste.

If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or nearest sales oce.

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q Consumables

Daily maintenance kit

Use the recommended cleaning liquid listed below for cap and wiper cleaning..

Type Content Quantity

IP5-230 Cap cleaning liquid (300 ml) 1 piece

Wipe cleaning liquid (200 ml) 1 piece

Cleaning swab 10 pieces

Cleaning stick 1 piece

Cleaning roller 30 pieces

Wiper blade 1 piece

Tweezers 1 piece

WARNING

- Do not swallow cleaning liquid or avoid its splashes on the eye to prevent

breathing trouble or visual impairment. If cleaning liquid gets into the eye,
wash it o with clean running water and consult a doctor. If it is swallowed,
do not try to vomit it forcefully, but consult a doctor.

- Do not keep the cap cleaning liquid and the wipe cleaning liquid in a high

temperature place or in direct sunshine.

Never place the cap cleaning liquid close to open ames. Doing so will create

a re hazard.

Cap cleaning liquid

Use the following Cap cleaning liquid specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-136 Cap cleaning liquid (300 ml) 1 piece

WARNING

- Do not swallow cap cleaning liquid and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause

respiratory distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with
clean water and consult a doctor immediately. If it is swallowed, do not try to
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

- Do not keep the cap cleaning liquid bottle in a high temperature place or in

direct sunshine.

Never place the cap cleaning liquid close to open ames. Doing so will create

a re hazard.

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Wiper cleaning liquid set

Use the following Cleaning liquid specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-231 Wipe cleaning liquid (200 ml) 3 bottles

WARNING

- Do not swallow Wiper cleaning liquid and avoid contact with eyes. It will
cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse
with clean water and consult a doctor immediately. If it is swallowed, do not
try to induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

- Do not keep the Wiper cleaning liquid bottle in a high temperature place or
in direct sunshine.

Never place the wiper cleaning liquid close to open ames. Doing so will

create a re hazard.

Cap cleaning stick

Use the following Cap cleaning stick specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-120 Cap cleaning stick 1 piece

Cap cleaning roller 1 piece

Cap cleaning roller set

Use the following Cap cleaning roller specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-147 Cap cleaning roller 30 pieces

Cleaning swab

Use the Cleaning swab specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP6-147 Cleaning swab 300 pieces

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q Consumables

Wiper blade

Use the following Wiper blade specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-122 Wiper blade 2 pieces

Media cutter blade

Use the following Media cutter blade specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-124 Media cutter blade 1 piece

Wiper sponge

Use the following Wiper sponge specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-123 Wiper sponge 1 piece

Storage liquid cartridge set

Use the following Storage liquid cartridge specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-107 Storage liquid cartridge 6 pieces

Cleaning liquid cartridge set

Use the following Cleaning liquid cartridge specied by Seiko I Infotech.

Type Content Quantity

IP5-138 Cleaning liquid cartridge 6 pieces

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(3) Online state (print mode) display

Shows that the data is being received and
printing.

(2) Online state (idle mode) display

Shows the printer is ready to receive data
from the computer (The online LED is on.)

- When pressing INPUT key in the idle mode,
the menu can move to .

- Select the meter unit system or the inch unit
system for the display of media width in
[LENGTH UNITS] of the system menu ( P.3-55).

In this manual, the meter unit system will be

used.

LCD display and state of printer

This section illustrates how to read the LCD display and the state of printer.

How to read LCD

(1) Initialization display

Shows the initialization of the printer at the
start-up is being processed.

- When the printer starts up normally, it
automatically enters the idle online mode.

PR I NT I NG

RO L L: 1 62 5/ PAP E R

Bo o ti ng u p…

IN I TI A LI ZI N G. ..

PL E AS E WA IT

PR I NT E R RE A DY

RO L L: 1 62 5/ PAP E R

Media name : PAPER

Media of 1625mm (64") width

In case of the set roll media

(4) Online state (waiting for print) display

Shows that the Carriage is waiting Reasons
for this include data printing, warm-up or
waiting for data transfer.

RE S TI N G

RO L L: 1 62 5/ PAP E R

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(5) ONLINE state (print pause mode) display

The section illustrates the interrupted state during printing.

The ONLINE LED blinks.

PRI N TE R PA U SI N G
PLE A SE WA I T

PRI N TI NG
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

The ONLINE LED blinks.

PRI N TE R PA U SE D
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

PRI N TE R R EA DY
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

- By pressing the key during pause (In the state of ONLINE LED blinking), cleaning

the Print head can be executed.

When canceling printing during pause :

PRI N TE R PA U SE D
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

CA N CE L IN G
PLE A SE WA I T

The ONLINE LED blinks.

PRI N TE R PA U SE D
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

PRI N TI NG
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

The ONLINE LED lights.

When resuming printing after paused :

(6) ONLINE state (preheating)

This message indicates that the heater is in heating process to reach the preset
temperature.

(7) ONLINE state (During head warming-up)

This message indicates that the heads are warming up.

- Head warming-up is conducted when the room temperature (temperature inside the

printer) is low. Recommended room temperature is 20 to 25°C.

- Head warming-up is a function for stable printing. Do not cancel head warming-up as

much as possible.

- When head warming-up is canceled, the carriage stops at the certain number of scan.

(If the number other than 0 is preset as PH REST PERIOD in MEDIA REG MENU, the value
preset in PH REST PERIOD and PH REST TIME is used.)

PRE H EAT IN G
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

When pausing during printing

PH WA RM IN G U P
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R XX m

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xxx x ft

xxx x xx xx ft

(8) ONLINE state (print information mode) display

Shows the media used, remaining ink, and remaining media from online state.

The display next returns to the
ONLINE state.

Every 3 seconds
interval or

PRI N TE R R EA DY
RO L L :1 62 5 /PA PE R

MED I A US E D:
XXXXXXm

Y I N K LE V EL XXX%
M I N K LE V EL XXX%

Every 3 seconds
interval or

C I N K LE V EL XXX%
K I N K LE V EL XXX%

Every 3 seconds
interval or

REM A IN I NG ME D IA
xxx m

When the daily maintenance is not performed or the life and replacement time of
consumable parts approaches, the following messages appear.

The display next returns to the
ONLINE state.

YY I NK N E AR
EXP I RAT IO N DAT E

Every 3 seconds
interval or

Every 3 seconds
interval or

PER F OR M D A ILY
MAI N TE N AN C E N OW

XXXXXX
CA L L S ER VI C E

When the daily maintenance is
not implemented as usual

YY : Ink color
When the ink nearly expired

Life expiration parts ( P.5-13

[When the warning message is
displayed])

Every 3 seconds
interval or

Lm I NK L E VE LXXX %
Lc IN K L EV E LX X X %

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q LCD display and state of printer

(10) Shutdown state display

This message indicates that the shutdown
process of printer is being executed.

(9) OFFLINE state (menu mode) display

This illustrates that the menu operation
available in the oine state.
( P.3-2

[Basic menu operation in oine

mode]

)

- hifg denotes the access key to each menu.

- By pressing the

key in the menu mode

display, [Cleaning Menu] is activated.

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PL E AS E WA IT

h

IN K ME D IA RE G

i

f

ME D IA M. A DV

g

h

PR I NT E R SE T UP

i

f

AD J US T HE ATE R

g

h

RE W IN D FOR M F E ED

i

f

PH . RE C PH . MA I N

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Basic operation

This sections describes the basic operation of printer.

Connection to a computer .............................................2-2

Power ON / OFF procedure ............................................. 2-3

Media replacement ........................................................... 2-7

How to use the take-up reel unit ................................2-16

How to use the blower unit ..........................................2-23

How to use the media edge guards ..........................2-25

How to switch the pressure ..........................................2-26

How to use the lifter ........................................................2-27

Cut the media ....................................................................2-28

Feeding the media [Feed] .............................................2-29

Rewind the media [Back Feed] ....................................2-30

How to use the origin setting function ....................2-31

Changing temperature using the heater control menu

.....2-33

Change the Print head height .....................................2-36

Ink cartridge replacement ............................................2-38

Waste ink bottle replacement .....................................2-40

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2

2-2

Note

- Use a USB 2.0 cable.

- When using USB Hub, use a UBS2.0

supported product.

- For the cable and hub used for USB

connection to the system, use the USB­IF approved products. When connecting the USB non-approved cable, hub and
equipment, the printer may not function properly.

- The maximum length of one cable is 5 m. If you desire to extend longer than 5 m,

use the hub. The maximum length conguration is 5 stages connection of hub.
If the cable longer than 5 m only is used or the cables are merely connected, the
printer may not function properly.

- To protect the USB connector, clamp

the USB2.0 cable to the printer body.

Connecting procedure

Connect the cable in the procedure below.

1

Turn o the power of the printer and computer to be connected.

Note

- When the printer and a computer are connected, turn on the power of the printer

rst and turn o the power of printer last when powering them down.

2

Connect the specic cable to the USB connector at the rear of printer.

USB connector

Connection to a computer

This section describes the procedure to connect the printer to a computer.

System conguration (Connection example)

See below.

Printer Computer

USB interface USB

USB2.0 cable (B type connector)

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2

Basic Operation

Power ON / OFF procedure

Turn on the main power switch. Use the power switch on the operation panel of
printer whenever subsequently turning the power on or o.

Note

- When the printer and a computer are connected, turn on the power of the printer

rst and turn o the power of printer last when powering them down.

Main Power Switch

2-4

Power-on procedure

1

With the main power switch at the rear of

printer turned o, connect the supplied

power cable to the power socket of printer

and AC power supply outlet.

2

Turn on the main power switch on (I) at the

rear of printer

3

Turn on the power switch on the operation

panel.

When turning on the power, the printer
performs the power-on self-diagnostic test
and displays the following message on the
operation panel.

Note

- When the printer is performing “INITIALIZING...”or “CLEANING”, if the power is

removed unnecessarily, ink may drip or the Print head may be damaged.

Switch o (O)

Power switch

Power inlet

Example of the set roll media of 1625 (mm)

PR I NT E R RE A DY

RO L L: 1 62 5/ PAP E R

IN I TI A LI ZI N G. ..

PL E AS E WA IT

Bo o ti ng u p…

Switch on (I)

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2

Basic Operation

Note

- Do not use the power cable other than the supplied power cable for the printer.

- Conrm that the supplied power cable meets the requirements of AC power in

your local area.

- Please check that the AC source and voltage of the 100/200 V switch conform to

the local specications.

- If the LED on the operation panel does not light when the main power switch at the rear
of printer and the power on / o switch on the operation panel are turn on, , the power
supply is defective.

- When a problem is detected in the power-on self-diagnostic test, the error message is
displayed on the LCD.

Refer to [Section 5 Troubleshooting], for more information.

q Power ON / OFF Procedure

2-6

Power-o procedure

1

To turn o the power of printer, keep

pressing the power switch on the

operation panel for 2 seconds.

The message shown above is displayed on the LCD to show that the shutdown
process is being executed. The power is o after the shutdown is nished.

To keep the Print head in the good condition at shutdown, the ll cap operation
(state that the cap is lled with ink) is performed.
When turning o the power for a short period of time, by pressing the power
switch while pressing the key, the ll cap operation is skipped and the
power will be turned o.
However, executing the ll cap operation is normally recommended.

Note

- When the printer power needs to be completely turned o for transportation,

connection to a computer, replacement of internal parts, use the main power
switch at the rear of printer.

- After turning the power o using the power switch in the rear of the printer, wait
at least one minute before turning it back on.

- To keep he Print heads in the good condition, the printer automatically and
periodically the ll cap operation while in standby mode.

It is recommended to keep both the main power switch of the printer and the

power switch on the operation panel on at all times.

SH U TTI N G D OW N

PL E AS E WA IT

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2

Basic Operation

Roll media installation procedure

1

Open the Front cover and slide the media

edge guards to each ends of the platen.

Then, close the Front cover.

Note

- Move the media edge guards to both ends so they cannot enter under the media.

- After completing the media replacement work, set the media guards. ( P.2-25

[How to use the media edge guard])

- Shift the blower unit to prevent any interference with the operation.

2

Install the ange spacer to the ange at the

right hand side.

3

While holding the ange spacer in place,

insert the ange in the media.

Push the ange in as far as it goes.

Note

- When inserting the ange in the roll media, be

careful not to cause the media to shift on the roll
or damage the end surface of roll media.

Roll media

Media replacement

This section describes [Roll media installation / removal procedure].
There two situations requiring roll media replacement:

- When the roll media is nished, the roll media is replaced.

- When the roll media is jammed, the roll media is replaced.

The roll media replacement procedure for each case is shown below.

Flange spacer

Flange

2-8

4

After securing the ange by turning the

knob, pull out the ange spacer.

Note

- Tighten the knob of ange rmly. If the
ange is loosened, the media may not be
fed straight.

- During printing, the knob of ange
may loosen. Re-tighten the knob at an
appropriate time (every ten meters of
printing or before printing a long print

5

Install the ange at the left hand side of

the roll media.

(1) Install the ange spacer to the ange.
(2) Insert the ange in the roll media.
(3) Push the ange as far as it goes and x

the ange by turning the knob.

(4) Pull out the ange spacer.

Note

- When the end of the media is glued to the core, the glue may stick to the paper
guide and platen. If this happens, remove the glue and clean the platen.

6

Place right and left anges on the roll so they

set on the ange holders.

Roll
media

Flange

<In case of the roll media

with print side top exiting>

Print side

Print side

<In case of the roll media with

print side bottom exit->

In the direction of media setting

Flange holder

Knob

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

Flange spacer

2-9

2

Basic Operation

7

Raise the pressure roller up / down lever.

Note

- There are three selectable positions (up,

middle and down) on the pressure roller up /
down lever.

- To raise the (release) the pressure roller here,

raise the pressure roller up / down lever to the
top position. ( P.2-26 ([How to switch the
pressure])

8

Feed the media between the pressure roller

and grid roller and advance the media until

the leading edge of media comes out of the

Front cover.

Advance the media until the leading edge of
media comes out at a distance of 200 mm

When the leading edge of media comes
out of the Front cover, a conrmation beep
sounds.

Note

- Depending on the environment, it may be hard to advance the media due to it

sticking to the paper guide. In this case, advance the media while raising the
media from the paper guide by holding both edges of media by hand.

- If the leading edge of media is curled up or curled down, the media may be caught
in the printer and may not be set. If the media is curled too much, do not use it.

- Be careful that the leading edge of media does not to touch the Front cover.

If the roll media has a rolling tendency, stretch the media to eliminate the rolling

before loading.

- Ensure that the media edge guard does not enter under the media.

q Media replacement

2-10

9

Slide the ange holder so that the pressure

of pressure roller is equal at edges of the

media.

Note

- When wrinkles occur on the media, pull the

lifter to release the pressure roller.
( P.2-27 [How to use the lifter])

- Noting the relationship between the label scale (general rule line) and the media width
will be easier when adjusting the position while loading the media next time.

Note

- If you shift the media only, skewing will occur. So adjust the load position by

moving the media and ange holder together.

10

Secure the position of ange holders by

tightening the screw of ange holder at the

left hand side.

11

Hold the center of media by hand and turn

back the ange to eliminate the slack.

Note

- Do not forcibly align the edge surface of

media to the general rule line. Set the media
straight against the roll.

Set so that the end surface of
media comes within this range.

Load the media so that the media is
evenly applied to the pressure roller.

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2

Basic Operation

12

Lower the pressure roller up / down lever.

After this, follow the instructions on LCD
screen.

Note

- To lower (press) the pressure roller, lower the

pressure roller up / down lever to the lowest
position. ( P.2-26 ([How to switch the
pressure])

13

Open the Front cover and align the media

edge guards over the both ends of media.

Then, close the Front cover.

Ensure that the media edge guards do not fall under the media and that thick
media does not bind.

After visually conrming that the media edge guards are properly set, press the

key.

14

Select either the roll media or the cut

media (sheet)

Either [roll] or [sheet] can be selected
with key or key.

Here, select [roll] and press the key.

(To return to the media selection, press the key.)

RO L L/ S HE ET : SH EE T

SE L EC T ME DIA

RO L L/ S HE ET : RO LL

CH E CK ED GE GU A RD

*

OK ?

q Media replacement

2-12

16

Enter the remaining length of media.

Enter the remaining length of roll media

loaded to the printer.

( P.3-18 [MEDIA MENU])

17

The media set operation automatically

starts.

- When nished, the printer returns to the state of online state or oine state,

if no error occurs.

- If an error occurs, the error message is displayed.

Go back to step

1

and start with the beginning again.

Note

- After installing the media, beware that the media does not enter in the gap of

Media cutter blade or is not pinched by the media clip. Also ensure the media on
the platen has no curl or wrinkles.

To register a new media

15

Select the type of media.

Select the type of media registered
with the and keys and press
the key. ( P.3-20 [MEDIA
REG MENU])

RE M A IN IN G M ED IA

*

XXX m

PR E PAR IN G M E DI A

PL E AS E WA IT

[NEW MEDIA ENTRY] is displayed at the
end of the registered media.

Press the key to enter [MEDIA REG
MENU].

The media registration procedure is the
same as the registration from the registration
menu. ( P.3-20 [MEDIA REG MENU])

Press “ ” key to return from the media
registration menu to the media type
selection menu.

To return to the value before input, press the

key.

ME D IA : XX X

SE L EC T ME DIA

ME D IA : PAPE R

SE L EC T ME DIA

NE W M ED I A EN T RY

The registered media is displayed.

(Enter in the registration
menu.)

ME D IA : XX X

SE L EC T ME DIA

ME D IA : PAPE R

2-13

2

Basic Operation

Roll media removal procedure

1

Raise the pressure roller up / down lever.

2

Rewind the ange to roll back the media.

3

Unload the roll media from the ange

holder.

4

Loosen the knob and remove the ange

from the media.

Pressure roller up / down lever

Flange

Flange

Knob

q Media replacement

2-14

When the roll media exhausts and the roll media is replaced

When the printer runs out of media, the printer automatically detects the end and
displays a message. Depending on the media’s nishing, (media glued to core) the
printer may not automatically detect. If printing is continued, the printer may be
stained or damaged. Visually check the remainder of media.

1

The message appears on the LCD

screen.

2

After this, according to [Media installation / removal procedure], replace the

media.

When replacing the roll media due to jamming

Refer to [Section 5 Troubleshooting (How to clear media jams) ].

NO ME D IA LOA D ED

LO AD ME DI A

2-15

2

Basic Operation

Cut media installation procedure

1

Open the Front cover and slide the media edge guards to both ends of

platen. Then, close the Front cover.

2

Raise the pressure roller up / down lever.

3

Advance the media until the leading edge of

media comes out of the Front cover.

4

Move the media so that both ends of media

are evenly applied to the pressure roller.

5

Lower the pressure roller up / down lever.

Follow the instructions on the LCD screen.

Note

- Select [SHEET] for [SELECT MEDIA].

- When selecting [SHEET], the remaining media cannot be entered.

Cut media removal procedure

1

Raise the pressure roller up / down lever and remove the media.

q Media replacement

2-16

How to use the take-up reel unit

Install the media on the take-up reel unit

1

Prepare the paper tube and waste paper (about 1 m) of which width is

identical to that of media to be used. And paste the waste to the paper tube.

Note

- If the media is not straight against the paper tube, it will cause skew.

- The width of paper tube for winding in the take-up reel unit should be the same as

that of roll media for printing. If the wider one is used, take-up shift may occur.

- Shift the blower unit to prevent any interference with the operation.

2

Move the Tension bar in the top position.

About 1m

Tension bar

Tension bar

Paper tube

Waste paper

<Tension bar xed position> <Tension bar top position>

Plate (right)

Plate (left)

Left side ange

2-17

2

Basic Operation

3

Insert the paper tube on which the

waste paper is axed in the right side

ange (xed side).

Note

- It is not normally necessary to move the position of the right side ange, it is used

as the xed position. However, when aligning with the roller media installation
position to the printer, adjust the position of right side ange.

4

Sliding the left side ange (movable side),

insert it in the paper tube.

5

Tighten the knob at the left side rmly to

secure the ange.

Paper tube

Left side

Right side

Fixing knob

Paper tube

2-18

6

Return the Tension bar to the bottom

position from the top position.

Note

- Whether using loose winding or tension
winding modes, use the Tension bar in the
bottom position during take-up operation.

7

Raise the pressure roller up / down lever

and install the roll media for printing to

the printer.

For media installation procedure, refer to

P.2-7 [Media replacement].

8

By operating the feed menu on the

operation panel, advance the media until

it reaches the leader paper.

9

Joint the roll media and leader paper.

Ax at three locations, right, left and

center with adhesive tape.

Bottom position of
Tension bar

Pressure roller up /
down lever

Leader paper

Leader paper

Tape

2-19

2

Basic Operation

10

To eliminate the slack of leader paper (extra

length), rotate the ange by hand to wind

it.

11

Ensure the media will travel between the

media and the take-up sensor. If not, re-

install the media.

Take-up sensor

Take-up sensor

The media locates over
the take-up sensor.

The media penetrates under
the take-up sensor.

Media

Media

Media

Take-up sensor

Flange

<Incase of revolution>

When used with print side in, rotate
the ange in the reverse direction of
arrow to eliminate the slack.

q How to use the take-up reel unit

2-20

1

Press key to set the printer to the

oine.

2

Press key to enter in MEDIA REG

MENU.

3

With , keys, select [# TUR MODE]

and press key.

4

With , keys, select [LOOSE] or

[TENSION] and press key.

Tension take-up / Loose take-up setting

With the take-up, either tension or the loose conguration can be selected.
In normal use, the loose method is preferred.

ø Tension take-up congurationø Loose take-up conguration

#S E LE C T M E DI A

>XX : YY YY YY

<Operation panel LCD display>

#T U R M OD E

>XX : LOO S E *

¢

Tension take-up conguration / Loose take-up conguration setting procedure

In [TUR MODE] of [MEDIA REG MENU], set the tension conguration.

XX : Media number YYYYYY : Media name

#T U R M OD E

>XX : TE NS I ON *

XX : Media number

XX : Media number

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f M E DI A M . AD Vg

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2

Basic Operation

Note

- When the take-up roll approaches the ange diameter, remove the take-up roll

and replace it with a new core. If the roll exceeds the take-up ange diameter,
take-up problems may occur.

(When the take-up roll exceeds the ange diameter)

- When not using the take-up, leading edge of media or the printed surface may

touch the take-up sensor. This could aect the quality of the print.

- Handle the printed surface with care.

Inner take-up

Winding OFF

Outer take-up

Take-up switch setting

For the take-up direction, the Outer take-up (print side out) or Inner take-up (print
side out) can be selected.
When take-up is not used, set the take-up (winding) switch to [OFF].
Set the switch to the proper mode based of the gure below.

Take-up switch

Flange

Media

q How to use the take-up reel unit

2-22

Using a 2 inch core

In this equipment, by removing the 3 inch adapter, the 2 inch paper tube can be
used.
To remove the 3 inch adapter, the supplied attachment is needed. The removal
procedure of 3 inch adapter is explained below.

1

Insert the attachment in the hole in the

center of 3 inch adapter.

2

Turn counterclockwise ( in the arrow direction) the 3 inch adapter and

pull it out together with the attachment.

- Install the removed attachment into the left
and right plates to keep them for later use. (See
the gure at the right hand side.)

- Insert the 3 inch adapter in the slits (holes) of
the left and right plates and turn clockwise (
in the arrow direction).

- When installing the 3 inch adapter to the ange
again, push the hook (projection) of 3 inch
adapter in the slits (holes) of ange. Turn the
adapter clockwise (in the arrow direction).

The attachment is not necessary to install the 3

inch adapter, .

Attachment

3 inch adapter

<In case of installing the plate (right)>

3 inch adapter

Attachment

Slit (hole)

Hook

Attachment

3 inch adapter

2-23

2

Basic Operation

Set the blower unit to the printer

1

Place the blower unit in front of the

printer.

(1) Install the blower unit stand to the

outside of the printer stand.

(2) Push the blower unit until the bar

touches the printer stand.

2

Wind the cable around the hook.

How to use the blower unit

The blower unit is installed to the paper exit side of the printer and is used to ef­fectively dry the printed media (ink) processed by the printer.

Printer stand

Blower unit stand

Blower unit bar

Printer stand

Cable

Hook

2-24

Note

- It takes time for the ink to dry completely. Processing immediately after printing (lami­nating, etc.) is not recommended.

- The ink may not dry completely on some media. In this case, set the paper scanning wait
time ( P.3-25) from the operation panel of the printer.

Handling the media

Shift the blower unit to prevent any interference before installing the media to the
printer ( P.2-7), installing the media on the take-up reel unit ( P.2-16) and
cutting the media ( P.2-28).

Printer

Blower unit

2-25

2

Basic Operation

When pushing this portion,
it makes easier to set.

How to use the media edge guards

Use the media edge guards protect the Print heads from curl of the sides of the
media. Slide the raised (inside) edge of the guards over the edge of the media.

Note

- Set “use / not-use” of media edge guard in the MEDIA REG MENU.
The widths of right and left margins of media change.
(

P.3-28 [(8) EDGE GUARD])

- Clean the media edge guards when ink accumulates on them.

- The media edge guards will not prevent curl on all media.

As it causes the lost print, eliminate waves and folds beforehand.

- The media thicker than the media edge guard cannot be used. Do not insert it

forcibly.

The right and left margins of print region is

10 mm when using the media edge guard.

Media edge guard

Media

2-26

How to switch the pressure

Switch over the pressure between the media feeding pressure roller and the grit
wheel when using dierent medias.
The bottom position is normally used. When skew occurs in the media and the
media cannot be fed or when the media with weak elasticity such as a thin cloth,
switch to [weak] the center position. The pressure force is switched by the posi­tion of the pressure roller up / down lever. (See gure below.)

<No pressure> (top)
When loading the media, raise
the lever. This the normal UP
position.

[Rear]

[Front]

<Normal Pressure> (bottom)
When loading the media, lower
the lever. It is the normal DOWN
position.

<Weak> (In the center)
The pressure force becomes
weak.

<No Pressure> (top)
When loading the media, raise
the lever. It is the normal UP
position.

<Normal Pressure> (bottom)
When loading the media, lower
the lever. It is the normal DOWN
position.

<Weak> (In the middle)
The pressure force becomes
weak.

2-27

2

Basic Operation

Example of when it is not necessary to
pull the lifter toward you (The pressure of
pressure roller is needed.)

Example of when pulling the lifter
toward you (Releasing the pressure
force of pressure roller is needed.)

How to use the lifter

Unless the media is under the entire pressure roller, wrinkles and skews may occur.
In such case, pull toward you the lifter at the upper side of pressure roller to re­lease the pressure force of pressure roller.

Note

- Wrinkles may be eliminated in all medias.

Lifter

Pressure roller

2-28

Cut the media

This section describes the procedure to cut the media manually.

- Shift the blower unit to prevent any interference with the operation.

1

Clip both ends of media with the media

clip.

2

Move the Media cutter blade and cut the

media.

- The arrow mark (g) is imprinted on the Media
cutter blade.

The Media cutter blade can only cut in the

direction of the media in the arrow mark (g).
If the arrow mark (g) is not oriented in the
cutting direction, change the orientation in the
procedure below.

1

Hold the side of Media cutter blade by

hand and pull it out.

2

Rotate the Media cutter blade so that the

left side comes to the right side and then
insert it.

Note

- If the Media cutter gets stuck while cutting, return the cutter blade to the side and

check it is not broken. Remove the cause of the binding and cut the media, slowly
moving the Media cutter blade. Some medias are hard-to-cut . Do not forcibly cut
dicult media. Doing so may be break the blade or cutting performance may be
degraded.

- If you drop the Media cutter blade, the blade of Media cutter blade may break,
resulting in poor cutting performance. Handle it with care.

- When cutting, cut debris may be produced. The cut debris may contaminate the
printed surface or cause poor cutting.

Arrow

2-29

2

Basic Operation

Feeding the media [Feed]

This function feeds the media.

1

Set the printer to the oine.

(Press key.)

2

Press key to move the menu

group to the second layer menu, and

then FORM FEED MENU is displayed.

3

Keep pressing key.

While pressing key, the roll media is
fed.

When cut sheet media is used, the paper is ejected.

4

When releasing your hand o key,

feeding stops, the printer returns to the

oine state (menu mode).

- When the online state (idle mode) is displayed, if key is pressed, the media can be
fed without entering in the FORM FEED MENU.

h I N K ME DIA RE Gi

f M E DI A M . AD Vg

h R E WI ND FO R M F EE Di

f P H .R E C PH . MA I Ng

h R E WI ND FO R M F EE Di

f P H .R E C PH . MA I Ng

FE E DI N G ME D IA

2-30

Rewind the media [Back Feed]

This function rewinds the media.

1

Set the printer to the oine.

(Press key.)

2

To display the [REWIND] menu, press

key.

3

Keep pressing key.

While pressing key, the roll media is
fed back.

When the cut media is used, the paper is ejected.

4

When releasing your hand o key,

feeding stops, the printer returns to the

oine state (menu mode).

- The paper ejection sensor that detects the presence /
absence of media is installed to the front paper guide. If
the media covers the paper ejection sensor, the media
can be fed back.

When you keep pressing

key, the media can be fed
back at a distance of 14 cm at maximum from the paper
ejection sensor.

- When the online (idle mode) is displayed, if

key is
pressed, the media can be fed without entering in the
REWIND MENU.

h I N K ME DIA RE Gi

f M E DI A M . AD Vg

h R E WI ND FO R M F EE Di

f P H .R E C PH . MA I Ng

h R E WI ND FO R M F EE Di

f P H .R E C PH . MA I Ng

RE W IN DI N G ME D IA

Paper ejection
sensor

2-31

2

Basic Operation

How to use the origin setting function

<Origin setting function>

When printing a small image is printed on the “64” width media, a large margin is
created as shown below.
By returning the printed media and re-setting the origin of print start, another im­age may be printed in this margin.
Re-setting the origin of print is called [Origin setting function]

<Procedure of how to use the origin setting function>

1

Return the media by operating [Back Feed].

( P.2-30 Rewind the media [Back Feed])

Note

- Return the media only after the printed image completely dries. The rst printed

image will be damaged if this function is used before it is suciently dry.

2

Press and hold the “ ” key for 1.5

seconds in the online state (idle mode),

the carriage moves and the origin setting

becomes ready

Align the [i] label on the carriage front with
the origin.

NE S T O RI GI N S ET TIN G

*

OK ?

(First print)

(Return of media)

(Second print)

Margin Set the origin

[ ] Label

2-32

3

In the state of [CARRIAGE MOVING]

display, move the carriage to the position

to be set as an origin with “ ” and “ ”

keys.

4

Press key to set the origin setting.

The carriage returns and the printer
becomes ready to print (online state (idle
mode) display)

To release the set origin, keep press and
hold the “ ” key for 1.5 seconds in the idle
mode, or raise the pressure roller up / down
lever to release the set origin.

When released, the display returns from
[Base] to [Roll] or [Sheet].

NE S T O RI GI N S ET TIN G

CA R RI AGE MO V IN G

NE S T O RI GI N S ET TIN G

*

OK ?

NE S T O RI GI N S ET TIN G

PL E AS E WA IT

PR I NT E R RE A DY

NE S T:1 6 25 /PA PE R

PR I NT E R RE A DY

RO L L: 1 62 5/ PAP E R

<Display when released>

2-33

2

Basic Operation

Changing temperature using the heater control menu

The heater initial value that is set with MEDIA REG MENU is automatically set for
the temperature of each heater. Therefore, the heater control menu is not needed
normally.
The heater control menu is used to ne-adjust the heater temperature during
printing or to monitor the current heater temperature.

¢ Heater control menu display

Press the key to display the heater control menu.

¢ Key operation in the heater control menu

and keys

Select a heater for which temperature is to be set.

and keys

Set the heater temperature

key

Selects heater ON or OFF.

key

When this key is pressed for 1.5 seconds while the
heater control menu is displayed, all the heaters are
forcibly activated and left ON even without print
operation.

key

Pressing this key for 1.5 seconds with the heater con­trol menu displayed cancels the heater-on state made
forcibly by the key. (The heating control stops.)
Opening the front cover also cancels that state.

¢ To nish displaying the heater control menu

Press the key while the heater control menu is displayed.

- Even if heater temperature is changed in the heater control menu, the initial tempera­ture value of each heater stored in MEDIA REG MENU remains unchanged.

- When the temperature unit in SETUP MENU is set to Fahrenheit, every temperature is
displayed in Fahrenheit.

F4 0 ˚C P 45 ˚ C R4 5˚ C
4 0˚ C 45 + C 4 5 ˚C

(First print)

Front heater

Print heater

Rear heater

Set temperature

Current temperature

2-34

¢ Reference information on media types and heater settings

The heater set temperatures and reference set values (initial values) of print mode
for each type of media are shown in the table below. Change the settings for use
according to the media in use.

Media type

Media

selection

Recommended heater temperature setting

Print mode

Print heater Printheater Rear heater

Glossy vinyl chloride Glossy

45ºC 40ºC 45ºC

Normal1 4-pass

bidirectional

Matte vinyl chloride Matte

45ºC 40ºC 45ºC

Normal1 4-pass

bidirectional

Tarpaulin Banner

45ºC 40ºC 45ºC

Normal1 4-pass

bidirectional

It is recommended that temperature of the front heater, print heater, and rear
heater be set to less than 50°C, 45°C, and 50°C respectively.

Note

- Setting a high temperature for the print heater makes ink fusion better, but
may cause wrinkles in the media or matte of the print surface. Adjust the heater
temperature according to the media type and ambient temperature.

- When the print heater is set to a high temperature, the printer lowers the printing
speed automatically in some cases to maintain stable print quality.

- Set the print heater and rear heater temperatures so that they are nearly +5°C
higher than the print heater temperature. Bad temperature balance between print
heater/rear heater and print heater may cause wrinkles in the media.

- Setting a high temperature for the print heater may cause nozzle-out.

¢ Heater temperature setting procedure

(1) When a media type is selected in media setting, initial temperature values of

each heater for the selected media type are displayed on the menu.

g When the initial temperature value is set, the heater is turned on.
(Heating does not start until print starts.)
g When the initial temperature value is set to [**], the heater is turned o.
(The heater set temperature is not displayed.)

2-35

2

Basic Operation

(2) When print data is received from the computer, either of the following is

performed before printing.

The set temperature on the heater control menu is overwritten by the
temperature that is set by the RIP (print data, job), and heating starts.
When no temperature is set by the RIP (print data, job), heating starts with the
set temperature on the heater control menu.

(3) When the current temperature of the afterheater, print heater, and the

preheater reaches the temperature that is 1°C lower than the set temperature,
the printer starts printing.

g When the current temperature is higher than the set temperature, the printer

starts printing before the temperature lowers. The temperature control is
performed continuously after printing starts because these heaters keep their set
temperature.

(4) T he heater temperatu re varies during print ing by changing the set

temperature with the heater control menu. Even after printing is completed,
the set temperature changed in the heater control menu remains as "set
temperature." However, the initial temperature value of each heater stored in
MEDIA REG MENU remains unchanged.

(5) The subsequent printing returns to (2).

- The three heaters work in the state displayed on the LCD regardless of the means to set
their temperatures.

- The following gure shows the heater temperature control system for printing. The delay
time and standby time can be changed with the heater menu in the oine mode.
( P.3-59 [Heater menu])

–

–

Set temperature

maintained

Standby temperature

maintained

Temperature

control stop

(Time)

Print

Standby time

Delay

time

Print heater set temperature

Rear heater set temperature

Front heater set temperature

Standby set temperature

Ambient temperature

(Temperature)

q Changing temperature using the heater control menu

2-36

Change the Print head height

If the Print head strikes the media due to cockling, or printing on a thick media,
switch the Print head height to High so it can be used.
To switch the height of Print head, use the head up down mechanism.

1

Set the printer to the oine.

(Press key.)

2

Keep pressing key to display

PH.MAIN MENU.

3

Press “ ” key and then key to

display [PH HEIGHT ADJ].

4

Press key.

5

Open the Front cover and the

maintenance cover and loosen two (2)

Head securing screws.

Head securing screw

Head securing screw

Head up down
mechanism

Head up down
mechanism

#P H H E IG HT AD J

>

h I N K ME DIA RE Gi

f M E DI A M . AD Vg

h R E WI ND FO R M F EE Di

f P H .R E C PH . MA I Ng

#P H H E IG HT AD J

>O K ?

CA R RI AGE MO V IN G

PL E AS E WA IT

OP E N C OVE R

PH HE I GH T A DJ

2-37

2

Basic Operation

6

Switch the height of Print head with the head up down mechanism.

¯ [High] is 0.5 mm higher than [Normal].

[Normal] should be used in most situations.

7

Tighten two (2) xing screws.

Note

- Do not move the head up down mechanism with the head securing screws

tightened. The head up down mechanism may be broken.

- When changing the height of Print head, tighten the head securing screws while

pushing lightly the carriage downward.

- When changing the height of Print head, change [PH HEIGHT VAL] in the MEDIA

REG MENU also. ( P.3-31[(18) PH HEIGHT VAL]

- The print shift may occur in the bi-directional print after changing the height of

Print head. If this is the case, adjust the bidirectional position in [BIDIR ADJ] of the
MEDIA REG MENU.( P.3-32 [(19) BIDIR ADJ1 L] to [(24)BIDIR ADJ3 R]

- As the gap between the side plate of printer and the carriage is narrow, if it is

hard to reach the head up down mechanism and head securing screws, move the
carriage to the right (or the left) by hand.

- Conrm that the head securing screws at right and left are tightened. If the head

securing screws on the carriage loosen, they may strike the media or edge guard,
causing poor image quality and damage to the printer.

During adjustment of the head height, the warning beep will be heard.
( P.3-56 [(6) BEEP])

High (For thick media)

Normal (For normal (thin
(normal thickness) media)

2-38

Ink cartridge replacement

This section describes [Ink cartridge replacement procedure].
There are three situations requiring ink cartridge replacement:

- When the ink cartridge is empty and the ink cartridge needs to be replaced

- When no ink cartridge is installed

- When the ink cartridge is not recognized

Note

- Do not pull out the ink cartridge until the ink is used up.

- Do not pull out the ink cartridge during printing.

- Do not touch the green board (IC chip) of ink cartridge.

- If, after replacing the ink cartridge lost print data occurs in color of the replaced

cartridge, perform the cleaning (normal) after plugging cartridge in and out 2 to 3
times. ( P.4-19)

Ink cartridge replacement procedure

1

Pull the ink cartridge out of the printer.

3

Insert the new ink cartridge in the correct

slot of color.

Insert the ink cartridge as far as it goes.

The location of ink cartridge installation is
determined by its color. ( P.1-12 [Ink])

Do not attempt to forcibly insert an ink
cartridge in the slot of a dierent color.

4

The replacement is nished.

- If no error occurs, the printer returns to the online state or the oine state.

- If an error occurs, the error message is displayed.

2-39

2

Basic Operation

When the ink cartridge is empty and the it needs to be replaced

1

The message is displayed.

2

Replace the ink cartridge described in [Ink cartridge replacement procedure].

When no ink cartridge is installed

1

The message is displayed.

2

Replace the ink cartridge described in [Ink cartridge replacement procedure].

When the ink cartridge is not recognized

1

The message is displayed.

2

Re-install the ink cartridge described in [Ink cartridge replacement

procedure].

Note

- The unrecognized ink cartridge cannot be used.

- If the ink cartridge is re-installed and the message re-appears, contact your dealer
or Seiko I Infotech directly.

RE P LA C E

XX I NK C A RT RI DG E

XX : Ink name
K : Black C : Cyan
M : Magenta Y : Yellow
Lm: Light magenta Lc : Light cyan

IN S TAL L

XX I NK C A RT RI DG E

XX : Ink name
K : Black C : Cyan
M : Magenta Y : Yellow
Lm: Light magenta Lc : Light cyan

CH E CK nn

XX I NK C A RT RI DG E

XX : Ink name
K : Black C : Cyan
M : Magenta Y : Yellow
Lm: Light magenta Lc : Light cyan
nn : Error code

2-40

Waste ink bottle replacement

This section explains [Waste ink bottle replacement procedure].
There are two situation that require Waste ink bottle replacement procedure:

- When no Waste ink bottle is installed

- When the Waste ink bottle is full

The procedure for each case is described below.

Note

- Do not replace the Waste ink bottle during printing.

- When replacing, use caution not to drip the ink. To prevent ink drips from
occurring, cover with paper.

Waste ink bottle replacement procedure

1

Remove the bottle from the waste ink pour-

opening (tube) by slightly tilting the fully lled

Waste ink bottle.

2

Cap the bottle and remove it.

3

Wipe out any ink stains around the Waste ink

bottle.

4

Install a new Waste ink bottle.

Waste ink pour-opening

2-41

2

Basic Operation

5

The message is displayed to select the

waste ink counter reset (clear).

Note

- The printer automatically calculates waste ink with a counter and displays the

message prompting replacement the Waste ink bottle when the Waste ink bottle is
full.

There is no visual sensing of the waste ink level. Therefore, if the waste ink counter

is reset (set to *YES) and the bottle is not empty, the waste ink may overow.

6

Select “BOTTLE EMPTY? * YES” and press key.

#B O T TLE EM P TY?

*

YE S

#B O T TLE EM P TY?

*

NO

2-42

Treatment when no Waste ink bottle is installed

1

The guidance message is displayed.

2

Install a Waste ink bottle. Refer to P.2-38 [Waste ink bottle replacement]

steps 1 to 4.

3

The message is displayed to select the

waste ink counter reset (clear).

4

Select “BOTTLE EMPTY? * YES” and press key.

Note

- If the Waste ink bottle is removed to visually check the level in the Waste ink
bottle, select *NO.

#B O T TLE EM P TY?

*

YE S

#B O T TLE EM P TY?

*

NO

BOT TL E O UT

IN S TAL L BOT TL E

Menu of Operation panel

This section explains the basic operation of the operation
panel menu, structure and operation in each menu.

Basic menu operation in the oine mode..............3-2

Explanation of each menu operation .......................3-17

(Content in this section)

3

3-2

Basic menu operation in oine mode

Pressing key while the printer is idle displays the following menu on the
LCD.

hINK MEDIA REGi

fMEDIA M.ADVg

hPRINTER SETUPi

fADJUST HEATERg

hREWIND FORM FEEDi

fPH.REC PH.MAINg

#PH RECOVERY

>NORMAL ALL

When key is pressed in any menu
group, the menu will move to PH.REC
MENU.

Note

- If an error is being displayed when key is pressed, the printer goes

into the oine state.

3-3

3

Operation panel of menu operation

Menu layer structure

The menu consists of the following layers.

<First layer menu>

This is the menu group displayed rst.
Several menus may exist on the lower layer.

<Second layer menu>

This menu group is under the rst layer.

<Third layer menu>

This menu group is under the second layer.

<Parameter>

This selection is for items requiring the entry of numerical values.
Inputs include numerical, character and execution.

3-4

Menu tree

P.3-17

(1)

(2) (3)

INK MENU

P.3-17

MEDIA MENU

P.3-18

MEDIA REG

MENU

P.3-20

XX INK LEVELZZZ%
DATE:YY/MM/DD

ROLL(PAPER)
YYYYmm

SHEET(PAPER)
YYYYmm×ZZZZmm

NEST(PAPER)
YYYYmm

h

INK MEDIA REG

i

f

MEDIA M.ADV

g

P.3-18

P.3-18

#PRINT DIRECTION
>01:BIDIR

#PRINT MODE
>01:NORMAL1

#MEDIA ADV VALUE
>01:100.00%

#RENAME MEDIA
>01:PAPER

#FLATTEN TIME
>01:NONE

#SELECT MEDIA
>01:PAPER

P.3-19

P.3-24

P.3-24

P.3-24

P.3-25

P.3-26

P.3-27

REMAINING MEDIA
ZZZm

Toggle display

REMAINING MEDIA
ZZZm

Toggle display

#DRY TIME VALUE
>01:00sec

P.3-25

3-5

3

Operation panel of menu operation

#USE EDGE GUARD
>01:YES

P.3-28

(3)

P.3-29

P.3-31

P.3-31

P.3-32

#VACUUM LEVEL
>01:NORMAL

#COLOR STRIPE
>01:ON

#PH HEIGHT VAL
>01:NORMAL

#BIDIR ADJ1 L YY
>01:+00

(1)

(2)

q Basic menu operation in the offline

#LEADING EDGE
>02:NORMAL

P.3-29

P.3-32

#BIDIR ADJ1 R YY
>01:+00

#MEDIA ADV MODE
>01:FWD ONLY

P.3-28

#TUR MODE
>01:LOOSE

P.3-28

P.3-30

#FRONT HEATER T
>01:**˚C

P.3-30

#PRINT HEATER T
>01:**˚C

P.3-30

#REAR HEATER T
>01:**˚C

P.3-31

#IMAGE GRADIENT
>01:NORMAL

P.3-32

#BIDIR ADJ2 L YY
>01:+00

P.3-33

#BIDIR ADJ2 R YY
>01:+00

(4)

3-6

P.3-34

P.3-35

#PH CLEANING
>01:START & END

#BACK ADJUST VAL
>01:+0000PULSE

P.3-37

P.3-36

#PH REST TIME
>01:10sec

#SET REMAINING MEDIA
>01:YYYm

#ADVANCE PREF
>01:SOFT WARE

#PRINT MODE PREF
>01:SOFT WARE

#PH REST PERIOD
>01:0000CYCLES

P.3-35

P.3-35

P.3-36

P.3-38

P.3-38

#COPY MEDIA
>01

#DELETE MEDIA
>02:T YPE02 OK ?

#PASTE MEDIA
>01 02

*

(4)

P.3-33

#BIDIR ADJ3 L YY
>01:+00

P.3-33

#BIDIR ADJ3 R YY
>01:+00

P.3-34

#IMAGE IMPROVE.
>01:OFF

#HEATER PREF
>01:SOFT WARE

P.3-36

P.3-37

#PH TEMP REST
>01:OFF

P.3-37

(1)

(2)

3-7

3

Operation panel of menu operation

q Basic menu operation in the offline

REWIND MENU

P.3-43

#REPLACE WIPE LIQUID
>

#PH HEIGHT ADJ
>

#WASH PRINTHEADS
>

#RESEAT PRINTHEAD
>

#REPLACE WIPE SPONGE
>

P.3-47

P.3-48

P.3-47

P.3-47

P.3-48

(1) (2)

P.3-41

P.3-41

P.3-42

P.3-42

M.ADV MENU

P.3-40

#MEDIA ADV PRINT
>ROUGH(NORMAL1)

#MEDIA ADV VALUE
#XXXXXX>100.00%

#BACK ADJ PRINT
>NORMAL1

#BACK ADJUST VAL
#XXXXXX>+0000P

h

REWIND FORM FEED

i

f

PH.REC PH.MAIN

g

PH.REC MENU

P.3-44

FORM FEED
MENU

P.3-45

PH.MAIN
MENU

P.3-46

#PH RECOVERY
>NORMAL ALL

#REPLACE WIPER BLADE
>

#INK SYSTEM OPT
>STORE INK SYS

#CAP CLEANING
>

FEEDING MEDIA

REWINDING MEDIA

P.3-43

P.3-46

P.3-45

P.3-44

P.3-47

P.3-46

(5)

#PH WARM
>

P.3-48

3-8

SETUP MENU

P.3-54

PRINTER MENU

P.3-49

h

PRINTER SETUP

i

f

ADJUST HEATER

g

(7)

ADJUST MENU

P.3-50

P.3-49

P.3-49

P.3-49

P.3-50

P.3-51

P.3-51

P.3-54

#LANGUAGE
>ENGLISH

#CONFIG PRINT
>

#HISTORY PRINT
>

#ERROR LOG PRINT
>

#PH TO PH VAL
#YY >+00

#BIDIR ADJ1 L XXXXXX
#YY >+00

#TEST PRINTS
>NOZZLE PRINT

(5)

P.3-51

#BIDIR ADJ1 R XXXXXX
#YY >+00

P.3-51

#PH R/L ADJ VAL
#YY >+00

P.3-52

#BIDIR ADJ2 L XXXXXX
#YY >+00

P.3-52

#BIDIR ADJ2 R XXXXXX
#YY >+00

P.3-52

#BIDIR ADJ3 L XXXXXX
#YY >+00

P.3-52

#BIDIR ADJ3 R XXXXXX
#YY >+00

P.3-53

#NOZZLE POS VAL
#YY >0

P.3-53

#LS ADJ TOP VAL
>+0.0mm

P.3-53

#LS ADJ SIDE VAL
>+0.0mm

(6)

3-9

3

Operation panel of menu operation

(7)

#FAC TORY DEFAULT
>

#DOWNLOAD
>

#USB SPEED

*

HIGH-SPEED

#USB ADDRESS

*

000

#PRINTER FW UPGRADE
>

P.3-57

P.3-57

P.3-58

P.3-58

P.3-57

Note

- The parameter units displayed in each menu is in the SETUP MENU.
Length : [LENGTH UNIT] (meter system, inch system) is in the SETUP MENU.

#CARRIAGE PCA

*

XXXXX

P.3-57

q Basic menu operation in the offline

P.3-55

P.3-54

#TEMPERATURE UNITS
>CENTIGRADE

#TIME ZONE (GMT+)

*

YY/MM/DD HH:MM +xx

#MAIN PCA VER

*

XXXXX

#PRINTER FW VER

*

X.XX_YY

#BOOT VERSION

*

X.XX

#BEEP
>ON

P.3-56

P.3-56

P.3-56

P.3-56

P.3-55

#LENGTH UNITS
>MILLIMETER

P.3-55

#HEAD WARMING
>ON

#HEATER STANDBY TIME
>30 min

#HEATER DELAY TIME
>05 min

P.3-59

P.3-59

HEATER MENU

P.3-59

(6)

3-10

Basic operation procedure and keys used

(1) Set the printer in the menu operable state.

• The menu becomes accessible in the oine state.

(2) Select the menu group.

, , , keys

: These select the desired menu group.

key : This steps to the next menu group on the screen.

(3) Select the menu.

, keys : These step through menus on a layer.

Key : The printer returns to the higher menu group.

key : The menu is selected and parameters can be changed.

(4) Set or change the parameters.

, keys : Parameters are changed with these keys. numerical values are incre-

mented or decremented with these keys.

, Keys : Digits are selected with these keys when entering numerical values.

(5) Fixing the set parameter or canceling

key : This key completes the parameter change.

key : This key cancels the entered parameter and returns the printer to the

menu selection state.

(6) Setting nish

Press key to return the printer in the online state.

3-11

3

Operation panel of menu operation

q Basic menu operation in the offline

Procedure to select input, numerical input, execution and character input

¢ When the parameter is the selection input method

[PRINT MODE] in the MEDIA REG MENU.

1

With , , , keys, select the

menu group. Select MEDIA REG MENU

with key.

2

With , keys, select the lower

layer menu of MEDIA REG MENU.

Here, select [PRINT MODE].

Press the “ ” key, to return the printer to

the state in step 1.

3

To change the parameter, press key.

4

With , keys, select the

parameter for the menu.

Here, select [QUALITY].

5

Press key. The parameter change

is saved and the printer returns to the

state in step 2.

hINK MEDIA REGi

fMEDIA M.ADVg

# PRINT MODE

>01:NORMAL1

#PRINT MODE

*

01:NORMAL1

#PRINT MODE

*

01:QUALIT Y

# PRINT MODE

>01:QUALIT Y

3-12

¢ When the parameter is the numeral input method

[MEDIA ADV VALUE] in M.ADV MENU.

1

With , , , keys, select

menu group.

With “ ” key, select M.ADV MENU.

2

With , keys, select the lower

layer menu of M.ADV MENU.

Here, select [MEDIA ADV VALUE].

Press the “ ” key, to return the printer to

the state in step 1

3

To change parameter, press key.

4

With , keys, move to the digit to

be changed.

5

Press , keys to correct the

numeral.

6

Press the key. Then, the parameter

change is executed and the printer

returns to the state in step 2.

hINK MEDIA REGi

fMEDIA M.ADVg

# MEDIA ADV VALUE

#XXXXXX>100.00%

#MEDIA ADV VALUE

*

1

00.00%

#MEDIA ADV VALUE

*

100.00%

#MEDIA ADV VALUE

*

100.10%

# MEDIA ADV VALUE

>100.10%

XXXXXX : Media name