SII IP-6900 User Manual

User's Guide

Solvent Ink
Color Inkjet Printer

IP-6900

Seiko I Infotech Inc.

Read this User's Guide to use the printer safely and

properly. Keep this manual in a place where you

can quickly access it at any time.

U00094405401

IP-6900 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide
Documents Number U00094405401

First Edition, May 2005
Second Edition, June 2005

Copyright © 2005 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, or suggestions to:

Seiko I Infotech Inc.
8, Nakase 1-chome, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi.
Chiba 261-8507, Japan

This manual acknowledges the following trademarks:

SII is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
All other trademarks are the property 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.

Durch die Kennzeichnung dieses Produktes mit dem CE-Zeichen erklärt Seiko den folgenden
Direktiven der Europäischen Union zu entsprechen (mit Wirkung vom siehe Datum):

Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 73/23/EEC ergänzt durch EG-Direktive 93/68/EEC, Angleichung der
Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich Geräten mit niedriger Betriebsspannung.

Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 89/336/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten
bezüglich elektromagnetischer Kompatibilität.

Den vollständigen Text dieser Erklärung einschließlich der Definition der entsprechenden
Direktiven sowie der jeweiligen Standards erhalten Sie von Ihrem Seiko Colorgrafx Systems

Kundendienst oder Ihrem Seiko Engineering Systems Kundendienst.

Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-6900 Color Inkjet

Printer (simply called the printer below).

This printer is a color inkjet printer that uses solvent ink, supports

104 inch media width, and has a built-in SCSI interface.

This manual, the IP-6900 User's Guide, describes the features of

the printer, names of components, information needed before use,

and basic operations, such as how to turn the power ON and OFF

and set media and ink.

The following items should be read before reading Section 1:

- Contents of package

- Safety precautions

- Handling precautions

- Notation

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

Contents of Package

The printer components, including options, are installed on the main

unit on delivery. Make sure that the items listed on this page and

the next page are present.

If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the shop where you

purchased the product or the nearest service center.

Printer main unit <1>

• Built-in SCSI interface.

• Main unit includes the paper feeder and take-up unit

Basic components

ii

*: The ink capacity of each ink cartridge for starter kit 6 colors IP6-160 is 1000ml.

Part of the ink in the starter kit is consumed for initial ink charge and installation check, so that the full
amount of ink cannot be used for printing.

Media for adjustment

<1>

Starter kit 6 colors IP6-160

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

<1>

Waste ink bottle IP6-109

<1>

Paper tube 104"

(For take-up unit)

<2>

Main scroller

<2>

Sub scroller

<1>

Tension bar

<2>

Tension bar guide

<1>

Accessories packed together with main unit

Options

iii

• Dryer 100 (IP-270) : 1

• Exhaust Attachment 100 : 1

• PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) : 1

• PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) : 1

• Footswitch : 1

• SCSI cable (9 m) : 1

Maintenance kit IP6-108

<1 set>

• Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml

• Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml

• Cleaning swab: 50 pieces

• Syringe: 10 pieces

Phillips head screw driver

(for head up/down adjustment)

Media positioning tool

<1>

Update CD

<1>

Dryer power cable

<1>

Tension bar holder

<5>

Scroller grip

<1>

Power cable

<2>

SCSI cable

<1>

User's Guide

<1 copy, this manual>

• Main scroller : 1

• Sub scroller : 1

• Tension bar : 1

• Peeling bar : 1

• Dual roll set : 1

• Edge guide (for special printing) : 2

Optional accessories

Accessories box

* : Optional accessories can be ordered separately.

Flanges and fixing rings

(2 each) for tension bar

iv

Consumables

* : Consumables can be ordered separately.

Maintenance Kit IP6-108

<1 set>

• Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml

• Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml

• Cleaning swab: 50 pieces

• Syringe: 10 pieces

Storage Kit IP6-137

<1 set>

• Maintenance liquid cartridge: 6

• Dummy cartridge: 6

Cleaning Kit IP6-117

<1 set>

• Cleaning liquid cartridge: 6

• Dummy cartridge: 6

Cap cleaning liquid: 6 bottles

IP6-138 < 1 set >

Cap cleaning liquid (100ml) : 6 bottles

Wiper cleaning liquid: 6 bottles

IP6-139 < 1 set >

Cleaning swab

IP6-147

<300 pieces>

Waste ink bottle

IP6-109

<1>

Ink cartridges IP6-XXX

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

See page 1-8 for the item number.

• Wiper cleaning liquid (100ml) : 6 bottles

• Syringe: 10 pieces

Ink cartridge 4 colors

(Y, M, C, Bk)

See page1-8 for the item number.

Liner

IP6-161

Head cleaning sheet

IP6-148

v

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

prevent accidents or injury.

The example at left indicates “Unplug the power cable.”

Safety Precautions

The symbols listed below 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

vi

Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT

plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire

or electric shock.

Make sure the printer is well grounded. If it is not, a short circuit may

cause fire or electrical shock.

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

by yourself. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock or other accidents.

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 fire 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. Liquids which get into

the printer could cause fire, electric shock, or other serious accidents.

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

high voltage and extremely hot parts. Careless removal 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 fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

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

so may lead to electric shock.

Turn the printer OFF and unplug the power cable immediately if it sparks.

WARNING

vii

Turn power to the printer OFF and unplug the power cable from the

power outlet in the following cases:

•Before cleaning or maintenance.

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

•A piece of metal or liquid touches the internal parts or slot of

the printer.

• An error requiring service by a service center occurs.

DO NOT put your hand into the paper discharge slot as it may be injured

by the cutting device.

Since the ink is flammable, never use fire near the device. It may cause

fire.

Do not swallow ink or permit it to splash on the eye. If it gets into the

eye, wash it off with clean running water and consult a doctor. If it is

swallowed, do not try to force vomiting, but consult a doctor.

Keep ink cartridges out of reach of children.

If ink adheres to the surface of the printer, promptly wipe it OFF. Leaving

it on may damage the coating.

WARNING

viii

Handle the media rolls with care because they are very heavy. Dropping

them could lead to personal injury.

Hold the electric cable by the plug when connecting or disconnecting it.

Holding the cable directly may cause the cable to fray or break, which

could lead to electric shock and/or fire.

DO NOT get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash off any ink immediately

with soapy water.

DO NOT put any paper rolls on an unstable table or a tilted surface as

they could fall, causing injury.

The heater will be hot.

Be careful not to touch it and not to be burned.

In order to ensure the safe operation of the printer heed all of the cautions

and warnings contained throughout this manual.

CAUTION

ix

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-generating devices, such as a motor.

3. Use a power supply matched with the printer specification.

4. Connect the power cable directly 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.

2. Open and close the top cover gently from the front of the printer
with both hands.

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

4. Do not clean the surface of the cover with benzene or paint
thinner. The coating may come off or deteriorate.
Wipe the cover clean with a soft cloth. If the cover is very dirty,
use a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent.

5. Do not touch the ink-jet head surface.

Regular Inspection and Maintenance

The following regular inspection and maintenance must be
performed in terms of characteristics of solvent ink:

1. Clean the capping unit and wiper blade every day.

2. Check moisture of wiper sponge every day.

3. Perform head cleaning every month.

4. Perform service cleaning when leaving the printer for a long
time (2 weeks or more with power OFF.)

5. Perform head washing and ink charging before printing after
leaving the printer idle for a long time.

See pages 2-68 and 2-82 for regular inspection and maintenance.

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Consumables

1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.).

Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality

or breakdown.

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

breakdown.

3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as

industrial waste. Observe local regulations for disposal of waste

ink bottles.

4. Do not get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash any ink off

immediately with soapy water.

5. Check the waste ink bottle regularly so as not to permit waste

ink to leak.

6. When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, spread a stain

preventing sheet so as not to stain the floor with spilt ink.

7. Store ink in a dark and cool place.

NEVER store ink in high temperature or direct sunshine.

Doing so may cause ink to deteriorate.

8. Do not attempt to disassemble ink cartridges.

9. Commercially available media for use with solvent ink can be

used in this printer.

xi

Marks

Boxes marked with "WARNING" describe points requiring caution

to avoid serious personal injury.

Boxes marked with "CAUTION" describe points requiring caution

to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the printer.

Boxes marked with a note describe precautions while handling the

printer.

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.

Manual Legend (Notational rules)

This manual uses the following notation for marks, keys, LCDs,

and LEDs:

NOTE

HINT

WARNING

CAUTION

xii

1 Press to put the

printer offline.

2 Press to select

the first menu in the

local operation mode.

3 Press again to

select the second menu

in the local operation

mode.

4 Press to enter the

function menu.

This represents a key

on the operation panel.

This represents the LCD on the

operation panel.

On

Flashing

Off

Example 2: LED states

The LED states "On", "flashing", and "Off" are indicated as follows:

Example 1: Keys in the text and display on the LCD

INK ENTRY

PAPER F. ADJ

SERVICE FEED

CLEANING

FUNC SYSTEM

ADJUST RESET

This represents a key to select the

menu. (Ex. :

key)

Notation for Keys/LCD/LED

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PRINT READY

ROLL : 104 / PAPER

INK ENTRY

PAPER F. ADJ

Example 3: LCD state transitions and key operations

A key on the

operation panel.

This indicates that the LCD screen

changes to another automatically without

pressing a key.

This shows that the LCD screen

changes to another when the operator

presses a key.

INITIALIZING

WAIT A MOMENT

SERVICE FEED

CLEANING

CONTENTS-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Contents of Package ........................................................................... i

Safety Precautions.............................................................................. v

Handling Precautions.......................................................................... ix

Manual Legend (Notational rules).......................................................xi

Section 1 Getting Started 1-1

Operating Conditions ....................................................................... 1-2

Installation Space ................................................................ 1-2

Environmental Conditions ................................................... 1-3

Consumables ................................................................................... 1-5

Media ................................................................................... 1-5

Ink Cartridge ........................................................................ 1-8

Waste Ink Bottle ................................................................ 1-11

Maintenance Kit ................................................................. 1-12

Cap Cleaning Liquid (6-Bottle Set) .................................... 1-12

Wiper Cleaning Liquid (6-Bottle Set) ................................. 1-13

Cleaning Swab .................................................................. 1-13

Storage Kit ......................................................................... 1-13

Cleaning Kit ....................................................................... 1-13

Liner .................................................................................. 1-14

Head Cleaning Sheet ........................................................ 1-14

External Views, Part Names, and Functions ................................. 1-15

Front View (Feeder unit) .................................................... 1-15

Rear View (Winder unit) .................................................... 1-16

Heater ................................................................................ 1-17

Operation Panel ................................................................ 1-18

Heater Control Panel ......................................................... 1-20

Dryer 100 (Option) ............................................................ 1-21

Footswitch (Option) .......................................................... 1-21

SCSI Cable (9 m) (Option) ............................................... 1-21

CONTENTS-2

Main Scroller (Option) ...................................................... 1-21

Sub Scroller (Option) ........................................................ 1-21

Exhaust Attachment 100 (Option) .................................... 1-21

Tension Bar Set (Option) .................................................. 1-22

Peeling Bar Set (Option) .................................................. 1-22

Dual Roll Kit (Option) ........................................................ 1-22

Edge Guide (Option) ........................................................ 1-22

PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option)................................... 1-22

PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option) ............................. 1-22

Section 2 Basic Operations 2-1

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................... 2-2

System Configuration (Connection Example) ..................... 2-2

Connection Procedure ......................................................... 2-2

Turning the Power ON/OFF ............................................................. 2-5

Turning the Power ON ......................................................... 2-6

Turning the Power OFF 1 .................................................. 2-10

Turning the Power OFF 2 .................................................. 2-10

Installing/Removing the Media....................................................... 2-12

Installing Main Scroller ...................................................... 2-12

Media Setting .................................................................... 2-15

Installing the Sub Scroller .................................................. 2-21

Installing the Sub Scroller on the Printer ........................... 2-22

Installing or Removing the Cut Sheet ................................ 2-25

Installing the Media Roll in the Winder .............................. 2-27

Removing the Media Roll from the Printer ........................ 2-34

Replacing Media on Main Scroller ..................................... 2-35

Replacing Media on Sub Scroller ...................................... 2-35

Replacing Jammed Media Roll .......................................... 2-35

Paper Feed Correction Value Setting................................ 2-36

CONTENTS-3

Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................................... 2-41

Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure .............................. 2-41

Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge ..................................... 2-43

If an Ink Cartridge is not Installed ...................................... 2-44

Replacing Cartridges during Printing................................. 2-45

Replacing 4-Color Ink Cartridges ...................................... 2-47

If an Ink Cartridge is not Detected ..................................... 2-48

Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle...................................................... 2-49

Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure ........................ 2-49

If the Waste Ink Bottle is Full ............................................. 2-51

If the Waste Ink Bottle is not Installed ............................... 2-52

Tension Bar Length Adjustment .................................................... 2-53

Head Cleaning "CLEANING" ......................................................... 2-55

Paper Feed "FEED" ....................................................................... 2-57

Using the Origin Point Setting Function ............................ 2-58

Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature ............................. 2-62

Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever ................................. 2-65

Using the Head Up/Down Lever .................................................... 2-66

Using the Media Edge Guard ........................................................ 2-68

Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys ........................... 2-69

Inspection & Maintenance ............................................................. 2-70

Regular inspection and maintenance guide ...................... 2-70

Daily inspection and maintenance ..................................... 2-71

Monthy inspection and maintenance ................................. 2-77

When leaving the printer for a long time (2 weeks or more) in power OFF state .....

2-77

When restarting the printer after a long absence (2 weeks or more) .......

2-78

When restarting the printer after a long absence (within 2 weeks) in power OFF state .

2-80

When leaving the printer with power OFF for one month or more .....

2-81

Cleaning ............................................................................ 2-82

CONTENTS-4

Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 3-1

LCD Messages and Printer State .................................................... 3-2

Display on the LCD ............................................................. 3-2

Operation in Online State ................................................................ 3-4

Basic Menu Operation in Offline State........................................... 3-10

Menu Hierarchical Structure .............................................. 3-10

Menu Tree ......................................................................... 3-11

Basic Operations and Keys ............................................... 3-17

Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input,

Execution, and Character Input ......................................... 3-18

Menu Operations ........................................................................... 3-24

INK Menu .......................................................................... 3-24

PAPER Menu .................................................................... 3-25

ENTRY Menu .................................................................... 3-27

F.ADJ Menu....................................................................... 3-46

SERVICE Menu ................................................................. 3-49

CLEANING Menu .............................................................. 3-53

FEED Menu ....................................................................... 3-54

FUNC Menu....................................................................... 3-55

ADJUST Menu................................................................... 3-57

SYSTEM Menu .................................................................. 3-61

RESET Menu..................................................................... 3-66

Section 4 Special Printing 4-1

Special Printing ................................................................................ 4-2

Print Modes ......................................................................... 4-2

Double-Sided Printing ......................................................... 4-4

Mesh Tarpaulin Printing ...................................................... 4-4

Textile Printing ..................................................................... 4-4

Dual Roll Print ..................................................................... 4-4

CONTENTS-5

Double-Sided Printing ...................................................................... 4-5

Types of Double-Sided Printing ........................................... 4-5

Printing on Back Side from Winding unit ............................. 4-5

Printing on Back Side from Paper Feeder ......................... 4-12

Printing on Back Side

from Paper Feeder After Rewinding .................................. 4-20

Using the Liner .................................................................. 4-25

Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin ............................................................ 4-35

Section 5 Heater Controller Menu Operation 5-1

Temperature Control........................................................................ 5-2

LCD Display ..................................................................................... 5-4

Parameter Setup Mode.................................................................... 5-6

Error Messages ............................................................................. 5-10

Section 6 Troubleshooting 6-1

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 6-2

Clearing Jams .................................................................................. 6-3

When an Error Message Appears ................................................... 6-4

Service Call Errors............................................................... 6-4

Communication Errors ......................................................... 6-6

Operator Call Errors ............................................................ 6-7

When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly ...................................... 6-12

When a Print Error Occurs............................................................. 6-13

When There is an Abnormal Sound............................................... 6-14

When It is Desired to Move the Printer .......................................... 6-15

Appendix A-1

Basic Specifications ......................................................................... A-2

Printer Specifications ........................................................... A-2

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Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Section 1 Getting Started

(Basic knowledge)

This section provides necessary information to operate the

printer. Familiarize yourself with the basics of the printer

before reading Section 2 and later.

Operating Conditions

Consumables

External Views, Part Names, and Functions

Contents of this section

1-2

Operating Conditions

This section describes the operating conditions for the printer.

Installation Space

There must be sufficient space around the printer for the replacement

of frequently used parts, for the output of drawings, and for

ventilation. In addition, maintenance space, shown below, is

required to repair the printer or replace components.

The installation/maintenance space is shown in the following figure:

Installation and maintenance space

Height direction: 1700

(Unit : mm)

400

400

1000

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Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Operating Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Operating temperature and humidity levels

The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity

ranges shown below.

Temperature: 15 °C to 30 °C

Humidity: 30% to 70%

-To obtain better print quality, use the printer within
temperatures of 20° to 25 °C.

- When the operating temperature is lower than 20 °C or
higher than 40 °C, print speed is reduced to two-thirds of
normal print speed to maintain good print quality.

HINT

NOTE

- When the printer is used out of range of the operating
temperature and humidity, printing may stop or print quality
may be degraded.

1-4

Places where the printer must not be installed

Do not install the printer in the following places:

- A location near fire

- 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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Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Media

Available media types

The following types of media are available:

For details, ask our sales office or a nearby agent.

•Vinyl chloride

•FF

•Tarpaulin

• Mesh tarpaulin

•Fabric banner (cloth)

Contact our service center for details.

Consumables

Precautions for storing media

-Avoid direct sunlight and water both before and after opening

the package. Put media in a box or envelope to prevent dust and

store media in a dry, cool and dark place.

-Avoid rapid change of temperature and humidity, and store

media where condensation will not occur.

- Do not store media standing on end to prevent disorder of media

and damage to the roll edge.

- Do not pile up media rolls.

Precautions for disposing of media

- Dispose of media in accordance with local conditions and

regulations.

1-6

Precautions in use

-Avoid change of temperature or humidity after opening the

package.

Set media in the printer after leaving media in the operation

environment for 3 hours or more. Suppress change of humidity

by turning the air conditioner ON/OFF.

- Due to media characteristics, curling of media in low humidity

and wrinkling of media in high humidity may occur easily.

Use media in a normal temperature and humidity environment

(around 23 °C and 50%RH).

- Do not use scratched, wrinkled, curled, or dust-stained part of

media.

Especially, damaged edges (both edges) affect media feeding.

Also, do not drop or wet the media. Doing so may adversely

affect print quality and cause malfunctioning.

- Hold margins of the media so as not to touch the print surface.

Adhesion of sebaceous matter or sweat may adversely affect

print quality.

- Roll media correctly before setting in the printer.

Precautions for handling prints.

- Do not touch the print surface before ink dries.

Hold margins of the media for handling.

Especially use care within 24 hours after printing.

- Rubbing the print surface causes color fading or color transfer.

Do not superimpose print surfaces, to prevent color transfer.

- Do not superimpose on copy prints or laser prints, to prevent

sticking due to ink or toner.

- Do not rub, scratch, or hold the media, to prevent peeling.

- Do not rub or leave the media in wet condition, to prevent

blurring.

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Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Consumables

Other precautions

- Aging of media causes color fading and a change in quality.

Check media condition and use well-conditioned media.

- Media dust due to cutting may cause floating of laminated

coating.

- When using media with glue, adhesive matter (glue) may stick

to the platen.

In this case, wipe up the adhesive matter, referring to "Section 2

Inspection & Maintenance".

Sticking of adhesive matter may cause paper jamming.

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Ink Cartridge

Ink types

Use our recommended ink cartridges listed below.

[6-color ink cartridge] 1 cartridge/box

NOTES

- Failure to use the recommended ink cartridge may lead to
deterioration of print quality or printer malfunction.

- The ink lifetime is 12 months after the manufacture date.

- Do not shake ink cartridges before use.

- All six color cartridges must be installed.
If any of the cartridges is removed, install a new one.

Item No. Ink color Ink capacity

IP6-101 Y (Yellow) 1000 ml

IP6-102 M (Magenta) 1000 ml

IP6-103 C (Cyan) 1000 ml

IP6-104 Bk (Black) 1000 ml

IP6-105 Lc (Light Cyan) 1000 ml

IP6-106 Lm (Light Magenta) 1000 ml

Item No. Ink color Ink capacity

IP6-141 Y (Yellow) 1000 ml

IP6-142 M (Magenta) 1000 ml

IP6-143 C (Cyan) 1000 ml

IP6-144 Bk (Black) 1000 ml

[4-color ink cartridge] 3 cartridge/box

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Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Consumables

CAUTION

WARNING

Ink cartridges must be installed in all six slots. The positions of ink

cartridges are specified by color. (See the figure below.)

Black Light Magenta Light Cyan Yellow Magenta Cyan

- Never bring the ink close to fire. Failure to follow this warning
might result in fire.

- Do not swallow ink or let it splash on the eye. If it gets into
the eye, wash it off with clean running water and consult a
doctor. If it is swallowed, do not try to force vomiting, but see
a doctor.

- Do not attempt to disassemble ink cartridges.

1-10

NOTE

Precautions for ink storage and processing

- Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and
dispose of it as industrial waste. Observe regulations for
disposal of ink cartridges.

- Ink has an expiration date. After expiration, the print quality
may deteriorate or the printer may malfunction.

- Store ink cartridges in a dry, cool and dark place.
Always use the recommended ink. Failure to follow this
instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown.

CAUTION

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Consumables

WARNING

- Do not swallow ink or let it splash on the eye. If it gets into
the eye, wash it off with clean running water and consult a
doctor. If it is swallowed, do not try to force vomiting, but see
a doctor.

- 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.

CAUTION

NOTE

- Never put the waste ink bottle near an open flame. Failure
to follow this warning might result in fire.

Item No. Remarks

IP6-109 1 piece

Waste Ink Bottle

Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below.

Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle

- After use, securely fasten the attached cap and dispose of
the waste ink bottle as industrial waste.

CAUTION

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Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-138 Cap cleaning liquid (100ml) 6

Cap Cleaning Liquid 6-Bottle Set

Maintenance Kit

For cleaning the cap and wiper, use our specified cleaning liquid

listed below.

Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-108

Cap cleaning liquid 100 ml

Wiper cleaning liquid 100 ml

Cleaning swab 50 pieces

Syringe 10 pieces

- Do not swallow ink or let it splash on the eye. If it gets into
the eye, wash it off with clean running water and consult a
doctor. If it is swallowed, do not try to force vomiting, but see
a doctor.

CAUTION

NOTE

- When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it
with both hands with its mouth facing up. If not, waste ink
may spill from the bottle.

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Consumables

Wiper Cleaning Liquid 6-Bottle Set

Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-139

Wiper cleaning liquid (100ml) 6

Syring 10

Storage Kit

Cleaning Kit

Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-117

Cleaning liquid cartridge (IP6-119) 6

Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) 6

Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-137

Maintenance liquid cartridge (IP6-107) 6

Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) 6

Cleaning Swab

Item No. Remarks

IP6-147 300 pieces

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Head Cleaning Sheet

Liner

Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-161 Liner 1 piece

Item No. Remarks Quantity

IP6-148 Head cleaning sheet 6 sheets

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External Views, Part Names, and Functions

This section shows external views of the printer and names of

printer parts, and describes their functions.

Front View (FeedingSide)

(1) Operation panel The lamps and LCD, which indicate the printer status, and keys for

setting functions are located on the operation panel.
(⇒See page 1-18)

(2) Heater control panel The keys for setting heater temperature are located on the heater

control panel. (⇒See page 1-20)

(3) Ink holder Holds the ink cartridge.

(4) Tension bar guide (⇒See page 2-15)

(5) Caster Unlock the caster to move the printer, and locks it to secure the

printer.

(6) Paper pressure alternation lever Alternates media pressure depending on the media thickness.

(⇒See page 2-65)

(7) Pressure roller up/down lever Presses down and releases media inserted in the feeding unit.

(8) Feed direction switch1 (⇒See page 2-16)

(9) Take-up Switch (⇒See page 2-16)

(10) Feed Switch (⇒See page 2-16)

(11) Sub scroller (⇒See page 2-21)

(12) Footswitch connector Connects the footswitch (option). (⇒See page 1-20)

Lock

Unlock

(1)

(7)

(2)

Main scroller

(5)

(6)

(3)

(3)

(4)

(8)

(4)

(9)

(10)

(12)

(11)

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(13) Power receptacle
(14) AC1 switch
(15) Rear cover
(16) SCSI connector
(17) ID switch SCSI controller
(18) Terminator switch
(19) Paper outlet
(20) Waste ink bottle
(21) Head Up/Down lever
(22) Shield HB
(23) Brush
(24) Power receptacle
(25) AC2 switch
(26) Cap cover
(27) Wiper cover
(28) Print stop/restart, cancel keys (⇒See page 2-69)
(29) Take-up direction switch (⇒See page 2-28)
(30) Feed switch (white) (⇒See page 2-28)
(31) Winder switch (green) (⇒See page 2-28)
(32) Footswitch connector (⇒See page 1-21)

RearRear View(DischargeSide)

(17)

(25)

(29)

(16)

AC2

(26)

(20)

(15)

(19)

(27)

(28)

AC1

(24)

(18)

(14)

(13)

(30)

(31)

(32)

Main scroller

(21)

(23)

(22)

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Heater Å

The printer has three built-in heaters for fixing and stabilizing the

print image on the print media.

(1) Front heater (Front) Preheats the media.
(2) Print heater (Rear) Infiltrates ink into the media and fixes ink.
(3) Rear heater (Finish) Dries ink and stabilizes print image.

* The three heaters are controlled separately.

The heater temperature can be controlled from the operation panel and host
PC (RIP).
(⇒See page 2-60 “Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature”)

WARNING

- Heaters become hot.
NEVER touch the heaters. Doing so could cause a
burn.

External Views, Part Names, and Functions

Media

Main scroller

Paper feed
direction

Media outlet side

Head

Tension bar

Media inlet side

(1)

(2)

(3)

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Operation Panel

Keys, LED, and the LCD are laid out on the operation panel as

shown below. A buzzer sounds to alert the user to errors or invalid

key operations.

(3) Power switch
Turns the printer ON

or OFF.

(2) Keys
Used to set printer functions.

(4) LCD
Shows the printer status

and menus.

(1) LED
The LEDs light, flash, or turn off

according to the status of the
printer.

B

C D

E

A

(5) Buzzer

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Functions of LCD, LED and keys

External Views, Part Names, and Functions

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Heater Control Panel Å

Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys

LCD

Print Heater ON/OFF key

Print Heater UP/DOWN key

Front Heater ON/OFF key

Front Heater UP/DOWN key

Rear Heater ON/OFF key

Rear Heater UP/DOWN key

Number Name Function and description

LCD

FRONT

Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the
front heater. When the main switch of the heater is turned off, a
message instructs the user to turn the main switch ON. When the front
heater is turned off, "OFF" is indicated.

PRINT

Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the
print heater. When the main switch of the heater is turned OFF, a
message instructs the user to turn the main switch ON.
When the print heater is turned off, "OFF" is indicated.

REAR

Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the rear
heater. When the main switch of the heater is turned off, a message
insturucts the user to turn the main switch ON.
When the rear heater is turned off, "OFF" is indicated.

key

FRONT ON/OFF key Turns the front heater ON/OFF.

FRONT UP key Increases the setting value for the front heater.

FRONT DOWN key Decreases the setting value for the front heater.

PRINT ON/OFF key Turns the print heater ON/OFF.

PRINT UP key Increases the setting value for the print heater.

PRINT DOWN key Decreases the setting value for the print heater.

REAR ON/OFF key Turns the rear heater ON/OFF.

REAR UP key Increases the setting value for the rear heater.

REAR DOWN key Decreases the setting value for the rear heater.

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Dryer 100 (Option)

The dryer 100 dries the output media.

Footswitch (Option)

Operates the functions of the take-up switch and feed switch of the

paper feeder and the winder by foot.

SCSI Cable (9 m) (Option)

Connects the printer to the host PC. It is longer than the standard

cable by 3 m.

Main Scroller (Option)

Used in common for the feeder and the winder.

Sub Scroller (Option)

Used for the liner and sub roll.

Exhaust Attachment 100 (Option)

Attached to the printer to mount an exhaust duct.

External Views, Part Names, and Functions

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Tension Bar Set (Option)

Peeling Bar Set (Option)

Peels sticky media.

Dual Roll Kit (Option)

Additional parts to feed dual rolls.

Edge Guide (Option)

Retains the media when the liner is used.

PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option)

PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option)

RIP software for the IP-6900.

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Contents of this section

Section 2 Basic Operations

Connecting to a Computer

Turning the Power ON/OFF

Installing/Removing the Media

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle

Tension Bar Length Adjustment

Head Cleaning "CLEANING"

Paper Feed "FEED"

Using the Origin Point Setting Function

Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature

Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever

Using the Head Up/Down Lever

Using the Media Edge Guard

Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys

Inspection & Maintenance

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Connecting to a Computer

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

System Configuration (Connection Example)

The following is a typical connection:

Connection Procedure

Connect the cable as follows:

1 Turn the printer and the computer OFF.

Printer

(Printer server)

SCSI interface

NOTE

- When the printer is connected to the computer, turn the printer

ON, and then turn the computer ON. To turn the system

OFF, turn the computer OFF, and then turn the printer OFF.

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3 Set the SCSI ID switch on the rear of the printer.

- The ID number must be unique in the SCSI chain. (Initial

setting: 4)

SCSI ID switch

Set the SCSI ID number with a small

slotted screwdriver. (Initial ID value: 4)

2 Connect a SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors

on the rear of the printer.

Connecting to a Computer

NOTE

(It can be connected to either of two SCSI

connectors.)

NOTE

- Use a dedicated SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 6 m) or optional
SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 9m).
If any other cable is used, the radio wave level may
increase, in particularly the printer might not satisfy FCC
and CE regulations.

SCSI connector

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4 Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF.

The printer has a SCSI terminator ON/OFF function. If the printer is the

terminal device in the SCSI chain (only one SCSI connector is connected),

set the terminator switch to ON. If the printer is not the terminal device, set

it to OFF.

5 Secure the cable to the clamp.

Secure the SCSI cable to either side according to the installation position of

the printer and computer.

Terminator switch

NOTE

-Take care not to allow the SCSI cable to touch the media.

SCSI cable

SCSI cable

Clamp

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Turning the Power ON/OFF

This printer has two power supply systems. Be careful that both are

200V.

AC1 switch

The AC1 switch is located on the printer rear (left side).

AC2 switch

The AC2 switch is located on the printer rear (right side).

NOTES

- When the printer is connected to the computer, turn the
printer ON, and then turn the computer ON. To turn the
system OFF, turn the computer OFF, and then turn the
printer OFF.

-Turn the computer ON after the printer is in the online state.

Printer rear (Right side)

AC1

Printer rear (left side)

AC2

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Turning the Power ON

<Power ON Procedure>

1 Turn the AC1 switch on the left rear of the printer OFF

(0), and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the
AC1 socket. Insert the other power plug of the cable into
an electrical outlet.

2 Turn the AC1 switch on the left rear of the printer ON (1).

Printer switch
OFF (0)

Socket

Printer switch
ON (1)

Socket

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Turning the Power ON/OFF

3 Turn the AC 2 switch on the right rear of the printer OFF

(0), and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the
AC 2 socket. Insert the other power plug of the cable into
an electrical outlet.

4

Turn the AC 2 switch on the right rear of the printer ON (1)

.

Power cable

NOTES

- Do not use a power cable other than the one specified for
this printer.

- The supplied power cable is for 200VAC. The shape of the
plug is different from the plug for 100VAC.

Printer switch OFF (0)

Socket

Printer switch ON (1)

CAUTION

- Fix the power cable in place using a clamp. If this is not
done, the power cable can be wound up in the scroller,
possibly causing electric shock and damage to the
equipment.

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Booting

PRINT READY
ROLL : 104 / PAPER

INITIALIZING
WAIT A MOMENT

If a 104" media roll is used

CHECK AC2
POWER OFF / ON

5 Turn the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel ON.

When the switch is turned ON, a power-on self-diagnostic test is performed

and the following message appears on the LCD on the operation panel:

Power ON/OFF
switch

If the POWER ON/OFF switch on the operation panel is turned ON with

the AC2 switch in the OFF position, the following message is displayed on

the operation panel:

Turn the AC2 switch ON, and then turn the POWER switch ON again.

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Turning the Power ON/OFF

NOTE

- Turn the printer OFF while “PRINT READY” is displayed on
the LCD panel except in an emergency.

Do not turn the printer OFF while “INITIALIZING” or

“CLEANING” is displayed on the LCD panel to avoid dripping
of the ink and damage of the head. Saved parameters may
be lost.

- If the fan does not run or the operation panel lamp does not

light when the AC1 switch and power ON/OFF switch on the
operational panel are turned ON, the power supply may be
faulty.

- If an error is detected during the self-diagnostic test at power

ON, an error message appears on the LCD. See Section 5,
Troubleshooting, and take appropriate action.

HINT

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Turning the Power OFF 1

1 To turn the power OFF without fill cap operation,

simultaneously press the power ON/OFF switch and the

key on the operation panel continuously for 2 to 3

seconds.

The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that the

shutdown process is in progress. After the process ends, the power

is turned OFF.

Use this procedure to turn the power OFF to recover from an error

or communication disorder.

Turning the Power OFF 2

1 Turn the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel

OFF for a couple of seconds.

The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that the

shutdown process is in progress. After the process ends, the power

is turned OFF.

At shutdown, fill cap operation (filling the cap with ink) is executed

to maintain the head in good condition.

*For restarting the printer within 20 hours

SHUTDOWN
WAIT A MOMENT

SHUTDOWN
WAIT A MOMENT

*When turning the printer OFF for 20 hours or more

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- The AC1 switch and AC2 switch on the rear of the printer

should be used only when the printer is turned OFF
completely in order to move it, connect it with a computer,
install or maintain its parts.

- When turning the power ON/OFF switch OFF, wait for at

least ten seconds, then turn it ON again.

- The printer automatically performs fill cap operation to

maintain good head condition after the first 20 hours in the
standby state and every 3 days thereafter.
It is recommended to keep the printer ON.

- The fill cap operation is effective for protecting the head,

but it consumes extra ink.

CAUTION

Turning the Power ON/OFF

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Installing/Removing the Media

The media can be fed to the printer in the following five ways:

- "MAIN" : Normal feed from the main scroller

- "SUB" : Feed from sub scroller

- "DUAL" : For dual roll printing

- "FACE or BACK" : For duplex printing (⇒ See Section 4)

- "SHEET" : Feed of cut sheet

This section explains MAIN, SUB, and CUT SHEET feeds.

Installing Main Scroller

1 Place the media on the table.

If a cart is used, it should be the
recommended model. (For further
information, please contact us.)

2 Adjust the roll spacer position according to the media

width.

- The roll spacer prevents the paper tube from sagging in

the center by the weight of media.

(1) Remove the two screws, and move the roll

spacer so that it comes to the center of the

media. The spacer is locked at three places with

the screws.

Roller spacer

HINT

Do not move this roller spacer

Main scroller

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3 Pass the scroller through the paper tube, determine the

distance between the media edge and flange, and lock
the main scroller.

(1) Confirm the media winding direction, and

pass the scroller through the paper tube.

(2) Using the media positioning tool, determine

the distance between the media edge and flange.

(3) Rotate the handwheel clockwise until it

stops, then lock the main scroller.

4 Engage the flange spacer with the flange stopper, and

install them.

(1) Push in the toothed flange spacer until it

stops.

(2) Install the flange stopper by aligning it to the

hook of the flange spacer, then tighten the knob

to lock.

(3) Shift the tension bar guide to avoid

interference.

Outer take-up

Inner take-up

Handwheel

Flange stopper

Knob

Flange spacer

Media positioning
tool

Installing/Removing the Media

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5 Fitting in the roll groove, install the main scroller on the

printer.

• For installation with one person:
Use the recommended cart.

• For installation with two persons by holding
the scroller by hand:

Use the attached scroller grip.

Scroller grip

Main scroller

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Media Setting

1 Move the tension bar guide to the position of the label,

then fix it in place with the screw below the guide.

2 Shift the media edge guards to both sides so that they

are not hidden under the media.

3 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.

Installing/Removing the Media

Pressure roller up/
down lever

Tension bar guide

2-16

4 Set the feed direction switches.

5 Slacken the media using the Feed switch and insert the

media edge into the paper feeder.

(1) Insert the media into the paper feeder while

stretching the media with your hands to prevent

wrinkle.

If the media curls and is hard to insert into the

paper feeder, place a backing sheet on the curled

media and insert the media edge. (See the figure

at left.)

(2) Feed the media until its top edge is about to

reach the floor. At this time, smooth the media

toward both sides on the platen so that the

central area of the media is tensioned.

- Inserting the media obliquely or inserting wrinkled media
causes a paper jam or skewed feed.

Feed direction switch

Winder switch (white)

Feed switch (green)

■ Feed direction switch, Winder switch, Feed switch

Inner take-up

Outer take-up

Media

Media

• Up-curl • Down-curl

NOTE

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Installing/Removing the Media

6 Using the Winder switch on the feeder side, rewind the

media so that the media edge protrudes from the rear
cover a little.

-Work in step 6 is important for correct setting of the me­dia.

7 Push the pressure roller up/down lever down.

Pressure roller up/
down lever

HINT

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8 Set the media edge guard, and close the rear cover.

(1) Close the rear cover.

(2) Confirm the media edge guard position

and press the key, and the media

width checking operation will start.

9 Select the media feed position.

From the parameters, select "MAIN"

with or key.

Press the key to change the setting.

Press the

key to hold the last setting as it is.

10 Select the base function.

Select "USED" if the "Origin Point
Setting Function (⇒ See page 2-58)" is

used.

Media edge guard

MEDIA POSITION
SELECT: MAIN

CLOSE REAR COVER

CHECK EDGE GUARD
✽OK?

BASE FUNCTION
SELECT: NOT USED

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Press the key to enter the NEW PAPER ENTRY menu.

Operation for a new paper entry is the same as operation for media
entry from the ENTRY menu. (⇒ See Section 3, Entry Menu)

Press the key to return to the SELECT PAPERTYPE menu.

SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : TYPE01

When registering a new media type

SELECT PAPERTYPE
NEW PAPER ENTRY

(Only registered media types can be
selected.)

- The base function selecting menu may not be displayed
depending on the version of the firmware. To use the base
function, select "SELECT: MAIN B" for the media feed
selection.

11

Select the media type.

Press the key to change the setting.

Press the

key to leave the setting as it is.

SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : PAPER

Select a media type with the and

keys.

SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : PAPER

Installing/Removing the Media

HINT

NOTE

2-20

12 Using the feed switch on the feeder side, slacken the

media and install the tension bar.

Adjust the tension bar length according to the

media width. (See page 2-53, Tension Bar

Length Adjustment.)

• This message is skipped if cut media is

used.

• The next operation will not start if the

media slack is inadequate.

13 Media setting operation will start automatically.

• If the operation terminates normally,

the printer returns to the online or offline

state.

• If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error

message will be displayed.

Go back to step 5.

CHECK BUFFER
✽OK?

PREPARING PAPER
WAIT A MOMENT

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Installing the Sub Scroller

1 Install the media on the sub scroller.

(1) Confirming the media for inner take-up or

outer take-up, insert it into the sub scroller.

(2) Lock the left flange tightly.

-Take care not to damage the media edge when inserting
the media.

- Place the media on the table when installing or removing
the media. Holding the media erect causes the media
winding to come loose, thereby skewed feed.

- Before installing the media, clean the print surface and
sides of the media.

- Specifications of media
Diameter: 165 mm
Weight: 24 kg (When dual roll kit is used)

- When heavy media is fed to the sub scroller, the shaft
becomes bent, causing degrading of print quality and
skewing. When it is desired to use heavy media with the
sub scroller, use the optional dual roll kit. It can handle
media up to 24 kg.

Installing/Removing the Media

Sub scroller

Right flange is secured to the
scroller

Left flange

(Outer take-up)

NOTES

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Installing the Sub Scroller on the Printer

1 Shift the media edge guards toward both sides.

2 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.

3 Place the sub scroller on the sub scroller holder.

4 Insert the media into the feeder, and feed the media until

its top edge is about to reach the floor.

Sub scroller

Sub scroller holder

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5 Rotating the sub scroller by hand, rewind the media so

that the media edge protrudes from the rear cover a little.

- Restrain the central area of the media by hand to elimi-

nate slack in the media.

6 Push the pressure roller up/down lever down.

7 Set the media edge guards, and close the rear cover.

Installing/Removing the Media

HINT

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8 Select the media feed.

From the parameters, select "SUB" with

the

or key.

Press the key to change the setting.

Press the key to hold the last setting as it is.

9 Select the media type.

Press the key to change the setting.

Press the

key to hold the last setting as it is.

Select "USED" if the "Origin Point
Setting Function (⇒ See page 2-58)" is

used.

10 Media setting operation will start automatically.

• If operation terminates normally, the

printer returns to the online or offline

state.

• If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error

message will be displayed.

Return to step 4 for retry.

BASE FUNCTION
SELECT: NOT USED

MEDIA POSITION
SELECT SUB

SELECT PAPER TYPE
PAPER: PAPER

PREPARING PAPER
WAIT A MOMENT

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Installing/Removing the Media

Installing or Removing the Cut Sheet

1 Shift the media edge guards toward both sides.

2 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.

3 Aligning the right edge of a cut sheet with the guideline,

insert the cut sheet into the paper feeder.

4 Set the media edge guards, and close the rear cover.

5 Push the pressure roller up/down lever down.

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6 Select the media feed.

From the parameters, select "SHEET"

with the

or key.

Press the key to change the setting.

Press the key to hold the last setting as it is.

7 Select the media type.

Press the key to change the setting.

Press the

key to hold the last setting as it is.

8 Media setting operation will start automatically.

• If the operation terminates normally,

the printer returns to the online or offline

state.

• If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error

message will be displayed.

Return to step 1 for retry.

To remove the cut sheet, lift the pressure roller up/down lever

and remove it.

MEDIA POSITION
SELECT: SHEET

SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER: PAPER

PREPARING PAPER
WAIT A MOMENT

REMOVE

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Installing/Removing the Media

Installing the Media Roll in the Winder

1 Adjust the roll spacer position according to the media

width.

- The roll spacer prevents the paper tube from sagging in

the center by the weight of media.

(1) Remove the two screws, and move the roll

spacer so that it comes to the center of the

media. The spacer is locked at three places with

screws.

2 Prepare the paper tube, and insert it into the scroller.

(1) Using the media positioning tool, determine

the distance between the edge of the paper tube

and the flange, and rotate the handwheel to lock

the main scroller.

HINT

Roller spacer

Main scroller

Do not move this roller spacer

Media positioning tool

Paper tube

Main scroller

Handwheel

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3 Engage the flange spacer with the flange stopper, then

install them.

(1) Push in the toothed flange spacer until it

stops.

(2) Install the flange stopper by aligning it to the

hook of the flange spacer, then tighten the knob

to lock.

4 Set the take-up direction switch to the "OFF" position.

- If you proceed to the next step without setting the take-up
direction switch to the "OFF" position, the scroller is not
locked, thus causing your hand to be caught.

Flange spacer

Flange stopper

■ Take-up direction switch, Winder switch, and Feed switch

Take-up direction switch

Feed switch (white)

Winder switch (green)

Outer take-up

· OFF
Inner take-up

NOTE

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5 Fitting in the roll groove of the printer, install the main

scroller.

- Engage the tension bar with the tension bar hook in

advance.

6 Using the feed menu on the operation panel, feed the

media to the extent that the media can be wound.

Installing/Removing the Media

NOTE

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7 Secure the fed media to the paper tube.

(1) Confirm the take-up direction, and secure

the media with adhesive tapes at three places;

first secure the center so that it is straight, and

then secure both sides.

- Make sure that the direction of the attaching tape on the
take-up side matches the take-up direction setting (outer
side rewind/ inner side rewind).

- If the media is attached to the paper tube at an angle it will
be fed at an angle, so use caution.

8 Adjust the tension bar guide position according to the

take-up direction.

Outer take-up :
Paper is wound so that the
print surface comes inside.

Inner take-up :
Paper is wound so that the
print surface comes outside.

Tapes

Tension bar guide

Tension bar guide

■ Inner take-up

■ Outer take-up

NOTES

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Installing/Removing the Media

9 Press the take-up direction switch according to the take-

up direction.

10 Using the feed menu on the operation panel, feed the

media to wind it on the paper tube by one turn. Then, set
the winding direction switch in the "OFF" position.

- Installing the tension bar without winding the media by one

turn causes the tapes to be peeled off.

11 Using the feed menu on the operation panel, feed the

media to the extent (about 30 cm) that slack appears.

■ Outer take-up

■ Inner take-up

NOTE

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12 Install the tension bar in a slack part of the media.

Tension bar guide

Tension bar

- Attach the tension bar so that it is gripped between the tension bar
guide and the sensor arm.

- Adjust the guide position so that the tension bar guide is gripped
between the 2 flanges.

NOTE

Tension bar guide

Tension bar

Main scrollerMedia

Tension bar hook

Tension bar
guide

Tension bar

Flange

Sensor arm

Flange for
take-up

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Section 2 Basic Operations

13 Move the flange according to the media width.

14 Press the take-up direction switch according to the take-

up direction.

Installing/Removing the Media

Fixing rings

Flange for take-up

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Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer

1 Remove the tension bars on the media feed side and

outlet side.

2 Cut the media.

3 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.

4 Using the winder switch on the feed side, wind the media.
5 Place the media roll on the table.
6 Remove the flange stopper and the flange spacer.

Pressure roller up/down lever

Flange stopper

Flange spacer

-A net is spread out on the feeding side and take-up side paper guides,
respectively so that the media will not adhere to the guides. Do not
remove these nets.

- When cutting the media, be careful not to damage the paper guide
net.

NOTES

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Section 2 Basic Operations

7 Remove the scroller.

(1) Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise.

(2) When a gap appears between the handwheel

and scroller shaft, remove the scroller.

- Do not touch the scroller hook.

NOTE

Replacing Media on Main Scroller

1 The following message appears on the LCD screen.

2 Replace the media following "Installing/Removing the

Media."

Replacing Media on Sub Scroller

1 The following message appears on the LCD screen.

- If the bottom edge of the media on the sub scroller has
been secured with tapes, the media end is detected with a
jam error. In this case, cleaning is not executed.

- If the media is not secured with tapes, the media end is
detected by the feed sensor.

Replacing Jammed Media Roll

See “Clearing Media Jam” in Section 6, Troubleshooting.

LIFT LEVER
SET PAPER

NOTES

Installing/Removing the Media

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2 Set the printer to OFFLINE mode.

(Press the key)

3 Press the key, and then the key to display a

feed adjustment pattern.

#FEED PATTERN
✽ROUGH (NORMAL)

Select the print mode you usually use for the media to which the feed

correction value is set.
For details of the print modes, see page 4-2 "Print Modes".

INK ENTRY
PAPER F. ADJ

Feed Correction Value Setting

The feed correction value is changed by the following causes:

• Backing sheet is used/not used

• Print mode is changed

• Pressure is changed by the media pressure alternation

lever

• Winder is used/not used

• Media type

• Media feed path is different

• Feed mode "SEQUENCE 1" or "SEQUENCE 2"

1 Set media of length longer than 1 m.

For the feed correction, obtain approximate feed correction value in the

ROUGH mode, and set exact correction value in the DETAIL mode. One

printing requires a media length of 48 to 58 cm in the ROUGH mode, or 27

to 32 cm in the DETAIL mode. (Printing of the feed adjustment pattern can

be cancelled by pressing the key.)

HINT

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5 If you press the key, the feed adjustment pattern

"ROUGH" is printed.

The feed adjustment pattern "ROUGH" is printed in the selected print

mode.

#FEED PATTERN
✽EXECUTING

#FEED PATTERN
✽OK?

4 Press the or key to select the ROUGH print

mode, and press the key.

- Change the mode if the following setting is used:
FAST, FINE DRAFT → NORMAL
F-H-QUALITY → H-QUALITY
F-H-DENSITY → H-DENSITY
F-H-QUAL2 → H-QUALITY2
F-H-DENS2 → H-DENSITY2
F-3 TIMES → 3 TIMES

NOTE

Installing/Removing the Media

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7 Press the key, and then the key to display the

feed correction value entry screen.

#FEED ADJUST
✽100.00%

8 Enter the feed correction value, and press the key.

Adjust the place with the and keys and enter the numeric value

with the and keys.

9 Press the key, and then the key to display the

feed adjustment pattern.

#FEED PATTERN
✽ROUGH (NORMAL)

10 Press the or key to select the DETAIL print

mode.

Select the same pattern as that for ROUGH.

#FEED PATTERN
✽DETAIL (NORMAL)

6 From the printed result, select the approximate feed

correction value.

Nine patterns are printed in steps of 0.25% in the range of 99.00% to

101.00%. Select the approximate correction value.

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Section 2 Basic Operations

13 Press the key, and then the key to display the

feed correction value entry screen.

#FEED ADJUST
✽100.00%

14 Enter the feed correction value, and press the

key.
Adjust the place with the and keys, and set the

numeric value with the and keys.

15 Press the key to return to the initial OFFLINE state.

-To change the feed correction value during the printing,

see page 3-6.

11 Press the key twice to print the feed adjustment

pattern "DETAIL".

#FEED PATTERN
✽EXECUTING

12 From the printed result, select the exact feed correction

value.

Five patterns are printed for the entered correction value in steps of 0.06%

in the range of -0.12% to +0.12%. Select the appropriate correction value.

HINT

Installing/Removing the Media

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How to identify feed adjustment pattern

This description is for the case of black color.

If paper feed adjustment

correction value is small

If paper feed adjustment

correction value is appropriate

If paper feed adjustment

correction value is large

99.00% 100.25% 101.00%

Correction value is small
if the joints of pass lines
are overlapped (become
dark) on these
horizontal lines.

Correction value is
appropriate if the joints
of pass lines are not
overlapped but uniform.

Correction value is large
if the joints of pass lines
are separated (become
light).

- Set the average value if the appropriate correction value is
for different for every head (every color). However, if the
image to be printed has a preferential color, set the correction
value for that color.

- Set the average value if the appropriate correction value is
different between left and right sides of the media.

- Different appropriate correction values between left and right
sides of the media may be caused by skew. Check again if
the media is set at an angle.

NOTES

If feed correction value is

small

If feed correction value is

appropriate

If feed correction value is

large

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Replacing Ink Cartridges

This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge.

Ink cartridges should be installed in the following four cases:

- If ink has run out

- If an ink cartridge is not installed

- If a 4-color ink cartridge is to be replaced

- If a 6-color ink cartridge is to be replaced

The ink cartridge replacement procedure in each case is explained

below.

Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure

1 Open the ink cover.

Ink cartridge

NOTES

Ink cover

Push here to open the ink cover.

- Do not remove the ink cartridge in the following cases:

• No power is supplied to the printer due to a power failure
or breaker action.

• An error other than ink end has occurred.

- Depending on the printer status, the ink in the ink box may
spill, causing malfunction.

- Select the offline state if the ink cartridge in which the ink
remains is replaced. (⇒ See Section 3, Ink Menu (5))
For ink replacement during printing, see "Replacing the
cartridge during printing".

- Make sure the ink cartridge is right side up before installing.

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3 Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer.

4 Close the ink cover.

New ink cartridge

Ink cover

Ink cover

Push here to close the ink cover.

2 Remove the ink cartridge to be replaced from the printer.

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge

1 The following guidance message appears:

2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge

Replacement Procedure.”

OPEN R INKCOVER
CHANGE XX INK

XX: Ink name
C: CYAN
M: MAGENTA
Y: YELLOW

OPEN L INKCOVER
CHANGE XX INK

XX: Ink name
Bk: BLACK
Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA
Lc: LIGHT CYAN

5 End of ink cartridge replacement.

- If replacement ends normally, the printer returns to the offline or online

state.

- If replacement ends in an abnormal manner, an error message will be

displayed.

Go back to step 1 and repeat the procedure.

- The printer continues to print as long as ink remains in the sub-tank

during ink cartridge replacement.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

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If an Ink Cartridge is not Installed

1 The following guidance message appears:

2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge

Replacement Procedure.”

OPEN R INKCOVER
SET XX INK

XX: Ink name
C: CYAN
M: MAGENTA
Y: YELLOW

OPEN L INKCOVER
SET XX INK

XX: Ink name
Bk: BLACK
Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA
Lc: LIGHT CYAN

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Replacing Cartridges during Printing

The ink cartridges can be replaced during online printing without

interrupting the printing operation. Accordingly, guidance for ink

replacement during the online printing is displayed on the second

line of the LCD. The following describes how the guidance is shown

if the ink cover is opened during online printing or if the ink in the

main cartridge is used up:

<If the Ink Cover is Opened>

The guidance that prompts you to close the ink cover is displayed

on the second line of the LCD. The printing operation continues if

ink is present in the sub tank even though the ink cover is open.

However, no ink is supplied to the sub tank because the ink cover is

open.

If the ink in the sub tank is used up, the print pause mode is activated

and the printing operation is interrupted until the ink cover is closed.

To recover from the interrupted state, close the ink cover and press

the

key. The pause mode is cancelled and printing will

restart.

PRINTING
ROLL: 104 / PAPER

PRINTING
INKCOVER IS OPEN

PRINTING
CLOSE X INKCOVER

XXXX:
L, R

Replacing Ink Cartridges

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<If the Ink in Main Cartridge is Used Up>

The guidance that prompts you to replace the main cartridge is

displayed on the second line of the LCD. The printing operation

continues until the ink in the sub tank is used up. If replacement is

completed while ink remains in the sub tank, the printing operation

can continue without interruption.

If the main cartridge is not replaced even after the ink in the sub

tank is used up, the print pause mode is activated and the printing

operation is interrupted until the main cartridge is replaced.

To recover from the interrupted state, close the ink cover and press

the

key. The pause mode is then cancelled and printing will

restart.

PRINTING
ROLL: 104 / PAPER

PRINTING
OPEN X INKCOVER

PRINTING
CHANGE YY INK

XXXX: L, R
YY: Bk Lm Lc Y M
C

- The guidance concerning the ink replacement during the
online printing is displayed on the second line of the LCD
in turn, as the guidance mentioned above.
The printer can restart by operation performed to restart
after an error

.

HINT

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Replacing 4-Color Ink Cartridges

1 Prepare 4-color ink cartridge.

Set the cartridges in position to the target ink holder.

2 Then, replace the ink cartridges following "Ink Cartridge

Replacement Procedure."

Black

Yellow Magenta Cyan

NOTES

- Exchange between 6-color ink cartridges and 4-color ink
cartridges should not be carried out more than 5 times.

- When exchanging the cartridges between 4 colors and 6
colors, replace all cartridges. If even one color of a 4-color
ink cartridge has been set, the printer operates in the 4­color mode.

- If 6-color data are received in the 4-color mode (4-color
ink cartridges are set), the host posts an error to the printer
and printing is disabled.

- Cleaning is executed for all 6 colors even in the 4-color
mode. Accordingly, Lc and Lm not used for printing are
also consumed. Adjustment patterns are printed in 6 colors.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

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OPEN R INKCOVER
CHECK XX INK

XX: Ink name
C: CYAN
M: MAGENTA
Y: YELLOW

OPEN L INK COVER
CHECK XX INK

XX: Ink name
Bk: BLACK
Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA
Lc: LIGHT CYAN

If an Ink Cartridge is not Detected

1 The following guidance message appears:

2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge

Replacement Procedure.”

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Waste ink bottle

Lever

Knob

Tube

NOTE

Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle

This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle.

A waste ink bottle should be replaced in the following two cases:

- If the waste ink bottle is full

- If a waste ink bottle is not installed

The waste ink bottle replacement procedures for these cases are

explained below.

- Do not replace the waste ink bottle during printing.

Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure

1 Loosen the knob and lift up the lever from the waste ink

bottle.

2

Wait for a while to drop the remaining ink into the ink tube.

3 Take out the filled waste ink bottle from the printer, and

securely cap the waste ink bottle.

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4 Wipe up any spilt ink in the waste ink bottle unit.

5 Lift the lever and mount a new waste ink bottle.

6 Drop the lever, insert the ink tube securely and tighten

the knob.

7 The waste ink counter setting selection message (reset

(clear)) will be displayed.

8 Select “YES” and press the key.

#INK COUNT RESET
✽NO

#INK COUNT RESET
✽YES

(1)

(2)

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2 The waste ink counter setting selection message (reset

(clear)) will be displayed.

- The waste ink count is the amount of used ink (waste ink)
counted by the printer. When the count exceeds a certain
amount, an error is output prompting waste ink disposal.
It is a pseudo detection of waste ink full, not an actual
detection. Counting starts when the printer recognizes that
an empty waste ink bottle is set. Therefore, each time the
waste ink bottle is removed and mounted, *YES should be
selected to reset the waste ink counter. If this relationship
is not maintained, not only will the waste ink bottle full
detection counter malfunction, but also the waste ink bottle
could be full before a warning is output and the excessive
ink could spill out of the bottle.

3 Select “✽YES” and press the key.

#INK COUNT RESET
✽NO

#INK COUNT RESET
✽YES

NOTE

If the Waste Ink Bottle is Full

1 Replace the waste ink bottle according to the “Waste Ink

Bottle Replacement Procedure.”

- Check visually whether or not the waste ink bottle is full
before using the printer.

- If it is ful, replace it according to “Waste Ink Bottle
Replacement Procedure.”

NOTE

Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle

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If the Waste Ink Bottle is not Installed

1 A guidance message appears on the LCD.

2 Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install

the waste ink bottle cover.
⇒ See the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement

Procedure.

3 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting

(reset (clear)) will be displayed.

4 Select “✽YES” and press the key.

BOTTLE ISN’T SET
SET BOTTLE

#INK COUNT RESET
✽NO

#INK COUNT RESET
✽YES

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Tension Bar Length Adjustment

Use the same tension bars on the feed side and the take-up side.

Insert the exclusive flange and fixing ring before attaching the

tension bar on the take-up side.

One set of tension bars includes 2 S size (16 inch, about 40.6cm)

bars, 1 M size (24 inch, about 60.7cm) bar and 1 L size (48 inch,

about 123.3cm) bar; and 4 flanges.

Jointing method (feed side)

The bars connect by being screwed in to one another. If all 4 are

connected, the total length is 104 inches. The L size bar has male

joints on both ends, and must always be used. The M and S size

bars have female joints at one end for jointing to the L size bar.

Both ends of the jointed tension bar should be male to attach the

flanges.

L size (48 inch): 1 bar

M size (24 inch): 1 bar

S size (16 inch): 2 bars

Flanges: 4

Flanges for use with tension bar guide: 2

Fixing rings: 2

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Jointing method (take-up side)

Set the flanges and fixing rings for exclusive use on the take-up

side as shown in the figure. After setting them, joint the bars as on

the supply side.

Both ends of the jointed tension bar should be male to attach the

flanges.

-When inserting the tension bar into the
flange, match the positions of the
depression in the inner circumference
in the flange and the tension bar thread.

-When setting the fixing ring, clean the fixing ring and the
tension bar (for example by wiping with alcohol). If dirt
remains, the flange can become displaced during wind-up,
causing the wound-up media to be displaced.

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Examples of tension bar combination

Fixing rings

Flange for take-up

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Section 2 Basic Operations

Head Cleaning "CLEANING"

This section explains how to clean the head.

Three types of cleaning are available. Use either one according to

the application.

1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.)

2 Press the key to display the CLEANING menu.

3 Press the key to enter the head cleaning menu.

INK ENTRY
PAPER F. ADJ

SERVICE FEED
CLEANING

INK ENTRY
PAPER F. ADJ

# CLEANING
>NORMAL

Cleaning type Application Ink consumption

NORMAL

Recovery from dot-off in printing 2.45 cc

STRONG

Recovery from jam
Recovery from dot-off in printing
if NORMAL fails to recover

10.82 cc

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4 Press the key.

5 Press the key and key to select a cleaning option.

6 Press the key.

7 Make sure that the waste ink bottle is not full, and then

press the key again.

NOTE

- The cleaning takes several minutes.

8 When the cleaning is completed, the screen is returned

to step 3 automatically.

9 Press the key to return to the original offline mode.

#CLEANING
✽WAIT A MOMENT XXX

XXX : Figure will be incremented

in about 10 seconds.

# CLEANING
✽ NORMAL

#CLEANING
✽BOTTLE OK?

#CLEANING
>NORMAL

#CLEANING
✽STRONG

#CLEANING
✽NORMAL