User s Guide ValueJet 1614

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1 User s Guide ValueJet 1614 For Maintenance Kits, Spares, Service and Support Call: +44 (0) support@colourgen.com FOR EUROPE ONLY!

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3 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHTw2011 Mutoh Belgium nv All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh ValueJet printer series. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following: The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Belgium nv. This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so. This guide is intended for the European, African and Middle East (EMEA region) markets only. February 2011 Published: Mutoh Belgium nv, Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM AP Rev /02/2011,

4 IMPORTANT NOTICE For users in Europe This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures. Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder. Trademarks mentioned in this guide MUTOH, ValueJet, VJ-1614 are registered trademarks or product names of MUTOH Belgium nv Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation. Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names. The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification. MUTOH BELGIUM nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the reseller from which you bought this equipment. MUTOH BELGIUM nv shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this equipment or this guide. IMPORTANT NOTICE For users in Europe This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures. Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder. This product is subject to the WEEE regulations. 4 AP Rev /02/2011,

5 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Purpose and Target Readers This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOHs Full Colour Inkjet printer VJ-1614 series. This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product. Before using this printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this guide. Guide Configuration Section 1 Safety instructions Contents This chapter explains about the printer installation, warning terms which the operator needs to know, caution items and warning labels stuck on the printer main unit. 2 Product overview This chapter explains about the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each part. 3 Installing the unit This chapter explains how to install the printer. 4 Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer. 5 Periodical Maintenance This chapter explains the step of the maintenance. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures. 1 Safety instructions through 4 Handling the printer must be read before using the printer. Read 5 Periodical Maintenance through if necessary. 5 AP Rev /02/2011,

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7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Regularisation and safety information Compliance with following regulations Warnings, cautions and notes Important safety and environmental instructions Warning labels Product overview Features Name of the parts and functions Printer mode Basics Installation environment Switching the power ON / OFF Replacing ink cassettes Disposal of waste fluids Transfer and transportation Handling the printer Making the printer ready-to-print General info on usable media Handling and installing Media Test Print Adjust print Menu setup on the operation panel Panel Setup menu Operating from the operation panel Periodical Maintenance Done by end user Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician Troubleshooting When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want When media is jammed Malfunctions and failures Error messages AP Rev /02/2011,

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9 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 Compliance with following regulations Warnings, cautions and notes Important safety and environmental instructions Warning labels Handling the operation procedure labels Locations and types of warning labels AP Rev /02/2011,

10 1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC WEEE regulation. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Caution When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings mentioned in this book. 1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES The contents of alarm displays included in this Users Guide and warning labels stuck on the main body of the printer are classified into three categories according to the degree of danger. Understand the meaning of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this guide. Warnings Important Caution Meaning If ignored, it would lead to dangerous situations where death or serious injury may be caused. If ignored, it would lead to a dangerous situation, causing slight or middle class illness, or damage to the product or parts of the product. Used for a special caution and for information that needs to be emphasized. 10 AP Rev /02/2011,

11 1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS Symbol Meaning Caution Indicates prohibited operations. Indicates required operations. When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings mentioned in this book. Managing VOCs Using Mutoh printers with Eco-Ultra Solvent inks, volatile organic compounds will be released. (VOCs) In order to protect human health and the environment, VOCs must be managed. This means VOCS need to be controlled and complying with all local, state and federal environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations on VOCs in the atmosphere and in the workplace is needed. The amount of released VOCs depends on multiple factors: room volume, unforced ventilation, print mode, number of printers in the room, heaters settings, kind of media, use of extra dryers, print production Because of differences in local regulations and working conditions, its recommended to consult a local consultancy agency to determine the regulations involved. An acknowledged laboratory can determine the total amount of released VOCs in the atmosphere and in the workplace. Consequently they can determine if forced ventilation for occupational health and air pollution control devices are needed. An engineering firm could be consulted on the installation of the ventilation system where prints are produced, handled and stored. Handling inks / cleaning + waste of inks / cleaning Caution Before handling inks/ cleaning and their waste, do carefully read the MSDS-sheet and the container labels for important health, safety and environmental information. Only use original manufacturers ink and appropriate cleaning liquid. Before installing the ink cassette, shake it gently. Doing so will preserve print quality. When an ink cassette is moved from a cold place to warm place, keep the ink cassette for three hours or more in the new printing environment before printing. Inks ± General advice: wear safety glasses and gloves especially when handling the waste ink. ± After spill: remove contaminated clothing. ± After inhalation: if difficulties occur after vapour/aerosol has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. ± After skin contact: wash thoroughly with soap and water. ± After eye contact: wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water while eyelids held open. ± After swallowing: rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Never induce vomiting. Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your skin. Also a disassembled ink cassette cannot be used. When refilling ink, use original manufacturers ink cassettes. This printer is designed to use genuine ink cassettes. If you use ink cassettes which are not produced by the original manufacturer, ± printing might become blurred and the end of the ink in the cassette might not be detected correctly ± Any problems caused by using an ink cassette other than those recommended above will not be covered by the warranty, and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For handling waste : Refer to: section 13 on the MSDS-sheet 11 AP Rev /02/2011,

12 General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. Do not install the printer in places where there is a possibility that the printer may be damaged or might fall by chance. For example: ± On a shaky stand ± Slanting location ± Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted Do not stand on the printer or do not place heavy things on top of it. The printer may be damaged or might fall. Cover the printer with a blanket or cloth like table cloth and do not close the vent. If the vent is closed, the printer could accumulate heat inside and may cause fire. Do not install the printer in places where the humidity is high or in a dusty environment. It could lead to an electric shock and/or fire. Do not use damaged power cables. It could lead to an electric shock and / or fire. Do not take out or insert the power plugs with wet hands. This could lead to an electric shock. Do not connect earth cables in the following areas : ± Gas pipes. Doing so may cause fire or an explosion. ± Earth terminals for telephone lines or lightning rods. Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lightning occurs. ± Water pipes or faucets. If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the grounding will not work correctly. Do not store combustible materials on the print platform. It could lead to fire when raising the temperature. Do not insert or drop metal or objects which are easily combustible through the openings such as fresh air inlet into the printer. It could lead to an electric shock and fire. When foreign substances or liquids such as water enter the printer, do not use the printer. It could lead to an electric shock and / or fire. Immediately switch OFF the power, disconnect the power plugs from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. While installing optional items, be sure to Switch OFF the printer and pull out the power plugs. It could lead to an electric shock. Wire the various cables as explained in the Users Guide. Wrong wiring could cause fire. Be sure to use the power cables supplied with the printer. If other power cables are used, it could cause an electric shock or fire. Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100 V V or AC 220 V V). If a power supply other than the specified voltage is used, it could cause an electric shock and fire. Take power for the printer directly from the power socket (AC 100 V V or AC 220 V V). Do not use complex multiple plugs on the same socket. This could generate heat and might cause fire. Be sure to use a dedicated power socket with earth wire for the power supply, and connect it to the earth wire. If the earth wire is not connected, an electric shock or fire may occur. The waste fluid from the printer is a waste oil (waste ink) of industrial waste. Proper waste fluid disposal according to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments are required. Consign disposal of waste fluids to specialized processor. Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the printer through openings such as a fresh air inlet. It could lead to an electric shock or fire. If foreign substances or liquids such as water entered the printer, do not use the printer. It could lead to an electric shock or fire. Immediately switch OFF the printer, disconnect the power plugs from the electric socket, and contact your local Mutoh dealer. 12 AP Rev /02/2011,

13 Pay attention to the following points, while handling the power cables. ± Do not do anything forcefully on the power cables. ± Do not keep heavy objects on the power cables. ± Do not bend, twist or pull the power cables by force. ± Do not route the power cables near heating appliances. Verify that no foreign substances such as dust are stuck on the power plugs. If you have controlled this, make sure that the power plugs are firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket. Mishandling of the power cables could lead to a fire. Be careful that your fingers are not caught when opening or closing the media cover or front cover. Do not operate the media set lever during printer initialization. If the carriage portion and the pressure roller portion touch each other, there is a possibility that the printer may break down. Do not touch the media guide during printing. It is hot and may cause burns. Do not touch the media feed slot, platen or media guide while heaters are operating. They are hot and may cause burns. Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. These could damage the paint. Be careful that moisture does not enter the printer. There is a possibility that the electric circuits inside the printer might get short circuited. Do not open covers attached with screws under any circumstance. This could cause an electric shock or printer breakdown. While cleaning with the wiper ± Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit. Head cleaning may not be operated correctly because of the grease attached. ± Make sure to wipe the print head with a dry poly-knit wiper. Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position or do not keep the printer upside down. There is a possibility that ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal operation after shifting (to these positions) cannot be guaranteed. Unpacking, transporting and installing the printer to the installation place should be done by 4 or more persons Move the printer maintaining it in a horizontal position. Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position, nor keep the printer upside down. There is a possibility that the ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal operation after shifting to these positions cannot be guaranteed. While taking out the printer from the container box, make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and hold the handles on the printer side. If the printer is lifted with the vinyl sheet attached, there is a possibility that the printer might fall and might be damaged. While installing the stand, be sure to switch OFF the printer power and to pull out the power plugs. It could lead to an electric shock. If the printer is not used for a longer period, make sure to pull out the power plugs from the power sockets for safety reasons. Make sure to connect an earth wire to the earth connection which meets the following standards: ± Earth terminal of power socket ± Earth wire with copper plate which is buried at 650 mm or more, deep in the ground. Set the roll media on an even surface such as a desk etc. If the roll media is set in such a way that the scroller is standing vertical, there is a possibility that the scroller might get damaged. When printing is finished, the media guide is at high temperature. Wait until the media guide cools off. 13 AP Rev /02/2011,

14 Pay attention when you cut roll media. Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut in your finger or hand. ± When you hold media, do not place your finger on the media cut groove. ± Move the razor blade along the media cut groove. Be sure to switch OFF the power, and disconnect the power plugs when cleaning the printer. Follow the instructions below when handling the power plugs. Otherwise, fire may occur. ± Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plugs. ± Ensure that the plugs are firmly inserted as far as it will go. Ensure that the plugs have been disconnected from the power sockets when they are not used for a long time. Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the spitting-box sponges. If waste fluid comes into contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the media feed function may be affected. When cleaning around the print head ± Do not touch the nozzle of the print head; doing so may damage the print head. ± Do not touch the head of the cleaning stick, oil on your hands may attach to the cleaning stick, causing damage to the print head. ± Do not immerse the head of the cleaning stick in water; doing so may damage the print head. ± Do not reuse the cleaning stick; dust attached to the stick may damage the print head. 14 AP Rev /02/2011,

15 1.4 WARNING LABELS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. A warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially needs your attention. Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer Handling the operation procedure labels Check whether all the warning labels can be read. If the letters or illustrations on the label are not clear, remove the dirt from the label. Use cloth, water and neutral detergent to remove dirt from the warning label. Avoid either organic solvents or gasoline. It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer Locations and types of warning labels ê ë ì í î ê ç è é 15 AP Rev /02/2011,

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19 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 Features Name of the parts and functions Front section Rear section Operation panel Printer mode Normal mode Setup menu display Changing the printer mode AP Rev /02/2011,

20 2.1 FEATURES (1) High-speed output The new type print head achieves high-speed output. It is compatible with media up to 1615 mm in width. (2) Wide variety of compatible media The head is adjustable to two levels of height and compatible with media between 0.01 mm and 0.3 mm in thickness. (3) Vibrant colour reproduction Four colours of ink are used for printing in order to reproduce sharp and vivid colours. This printer uses 220 ml of large capacity solvent ink cassette with a dedicated IC chip. This cassette can control the ink quantity for printing improving productivity. Use of variable dot can also improve colour reproduction. (4) Multi-heater Heaters are installed at three locations (pre-heater, fixer (platen), dryer) allowing the solvent ink to fix better on the media and dry more quickly. (5) Effective use of media A JOG feature is provided to allow setting of the print starting position as required. Printing can be performed on media that has already been printed on. This allows effective use of left margins. 20 AP Rev /02/2011,

21 2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Front section é í î ê ç è ë ç ì ð ð ì N Name Function 1 Media loading lever Used to fix or release the media. Lower the lever to fix the media. Lower the lever further to fix the media more firmly. Used to improve the accuracy of media feeding. Raise the lever to release the media. 2 Operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are performed. 3 Front cover Used to prevent that a user comes in contact with the driving mechanism during the printer operation. Opened and closed when media is set or jammed. It is normally closed. 4 Stand To install the printer on a levelled floor. 5 Media guide Used to feed the media smoothly when the media is set or printed. The printer has also an incorporated heater (after heater) to dry the ink. 6 platen Installed inside of the front cover. The heater (platen heater) to dry ink is installed. 7 pressure rollers Installed inside of the front cover. Press and hold the media when printing. 8 Media cut groove Installed inside of the front cover. Used to cut media straight. 9 Maintenance cover Used to prevent the user from touching the inner mechanical section. Open and close in the following cases. When cleaning the wiper. When cleaning around the printer. It is normally closed. 10 adjuster Used to install the printer horizontally 11 Media retainers These media retainers will keep the media edges flat onto the printer. This to prevent a crash of the moving print head with the media. 21 AP Rev /02/2011,

22 2.2.2 Rear section í î ì é è ë ê é N Name Function 1 Roll media holders Used to load the roll media. Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders. 2 Media feed slot Used for feeding media 3 Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette 4 Media guide Used for smoothly feeding through media when the media is set or printed. The VJ-1614 printer also incorporates a pre-heater element to warm up the installed media before printing. 5 AC inlet Used to connect the power cables. 6 USB connector Not used for this printer 7 Network interface connector Connects a network interface cable. 8 Waste fluid tank Used to collect waste ink discharged from the printer. 9 Waste fluid valve Open and close when discharging the waste fluid from the waste fluid tank. The default position is closed. There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614 ± Unwinder/Winder 100 ± Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems. If you do not use one of the above winding systems. You have to use the scroller which is supplied with the printer. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 22 AP Rev /02/2011,

23 2.2.3 Operation panel Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel. When performing menu setting from the operation panel: Menu setup on the operation panel When performing various operations in the operation panel: Operating from the operation panel Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. èô ç ð í ì î é ë ê ê ë í ì é î The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on the printer status (Normal or Setup menu display) for details about the printer status, please refer to: Printer Status 23 AP Rev /02/2011,

24 (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode N Key Normal Setup menu display 1 [Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal. 2 [Enter] key ---- [Cleaning] key 3 [Cancel] key 4 [<] key ---- [Nozzle Check] key 5 [>] key 6 7 [Backward ] [+] key ---- [-] key [Power] key ] Hold this key for two seconds or more to clean the print head. When printing: Forcefully terminates printing and deletes one file of the remaining data. When receiving or analyzing: deletes data that is already received and analyzed, and delete the next data Hold this key for two seconds or more to perform a Nozzle Check printing. Sets Cleaning Mode. The lamp of the Cleaning Mode that you set lights up (green) Media is fed in the reverse direction. Media is fed in the forward direction. Switches the printer ON or OFF The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next hierarchy. The setting is determined and saved ---- Returns to the previous menu. Changes made in the settings are discarded. Shifts from Setup menu display to the normal display. This menu changes the set value. Origin menu With this key you can go down in the menu level of the directory tree Changes to the previous item in the displayed menu. The setting is changed to the forward direction. The numeric value is increased during numerical input Changes to the previous item in the displayed setting. The setting is changed to the reverse direction. The numeric value is decreased during numerical input. Switches the printer ON or OFF 24 AP Rev /02/2011,

25 (2) Display section. N Name Colour Status Description 9 Power lamp green 10 Data lamp Orange 11 High Lamp Green 12 Low Lamp Green 13 Wave Lamp Green 14 Fine & S.Fine lamp Green Lamp ON Lamp blinks Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp blinks Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp OFF 15 Strong lamp Green Lamp ON Lamp OFF 16 Normal lamp Green Lamp ON 17 LCD display section Lamp OFF Power ON An error has occurred. Error content is displayed on the LCD Power OFF Analyzing received data. Printing. Receiving data Data is not received nor analyzed. The head height is set to High The head height is set to Low The head height is set to Low The head height is set to High The Effect menu is set to Wave. The Effect menu is set to None. The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine The Effect menu is set to Wave. When the Wave lamp is switched OFF, the Effect menu is set to None. Cleaning Mode is set to Strong. When the Normal lamp is also switched ON, Cleaning Mode is set to Economy. Cleaning Mode is set to strong. Cleaning Mode is set to Normal. When the Strong lamp is also switched ON, Cleaning Mode is set to Economy. Cleaning Mode is set to Strong. Displays operation status of the printer or an error message. When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm. If the error persists, even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 25 AP Rev /02/2011,

26 2.3 PRINTER MODE Normal mode Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The printer is ready to print. The media has been loaded and the media type has been set. Various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel. The message Ready to print is shown Setup menu display Various settings regarding printing can be made from the operation panel. The various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel. In this mode, various setup items (IP address, etc) can be set on the operation panel. Essential settings for normal printing can be modified on the printer driver, the graphics application software or via the operation panel Changing the printer mode (1) Changing from Normal mode to Menu mode. Action: Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Result: The display is in Menu mode, from now on called the Setup Menu display. The following message appears: "Menu 1: Setup>". (2) Changing from Menu mode to Normal mode Action: Result: Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel. The printer returns to the Normal mode. When the printer is in Menu mode and the keyboard remains untouched for 3 minutes, the printer will automatically return to Normal mode. For details on Status messages, refer to Status messages. For details on the Setup menu, refer to Menu setup on the operation panel. 26 AP Rev /02/2011,

27 3 BASICS 3.1 Installation environment Environmental conditions for installation Installation space Switching the power ON / OFF Switching the power ON Switching the power OFF Replacing ink cassettes Disposal of waste fluids Transfer and transportation Transferring the printer Transporting the printer AP Rev /02/2011,

28 3.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Environmental conditions for installation Floor strength of the installation place Power Supply Frequency Range Power Specifications Power Capacity Environmental conditions Operative Condition Guaranteed range of printing accuracy Change rate Archiving environment More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²) AC90V 132V/198V 264V 50/60Hz ± 1Hz Main: 8.5 A / 4.5A Heater: 8.5 A / 4.5A Temperature: 20 C to 32 C Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation Temperature: 22 C to 30 C Humidity: 40% to 60%, Temperature: within 2 C per hour Humidity: within 5% per hour Temperature: - 20 C to 60 C Humidity: 20% to 80%, No condensation ( Ink unfilled) Concerning temperature and humidity, avoid: ± Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly change, even though within the required conditions. ± Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illumination or direct air, for example from an air conditioner. To keep the temperature and humidity constant, install this product in a location where the air condition is adjustable Installation space Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine. For the weight of the printer and the stand, please refer to the Operation Manual. A 650 mm E 1550 mm B 1000 mm F 3800 mm C 1000 mm G 2700 mm D 1000 mm Total height with cassettes mounted = 1600 mm 28 AP Rev /02/2011,

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30 3.2 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF Switching the power ON Step 1 : Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch ON the printer. The Power indication light on the operation panel lights green. The printer starts initializing. When the initialization is completed, the printer enters the normal status. If there is a problem during initial operation, the printer displays a message on the operation panel and may stop operating. In the case the operation stops, refer to "Troubleshooting. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 30 AP Rev /02/2011,

31 3.2.2 Switching the power OFF Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Step 2 : Before powering OFF, be sure that: Printing or other operations are stopped or finished. The printer (and operation panel) is in normal mode. The head height adjustment lever is lowered Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch OFF the printer. The Power indicating light on the operation panel switches OFF. If the [POWER] key is pressed or the power indication light lights up green, the power is ON. Press the key once again and switch OFF the power. Power OFF" is displayed on the operation panel. If the head height adjustment lever is raised, Change Head Gap Low is displayed. Lower the lever. N Name 1 Head height adjustment lever All the indication lights on the operation panel and the LCD monitor are switched OFF. The printer automatically switches the power OFF. If there is a problem during the Power OFF sequence, the printer displays a message on the operation panel and may stop operating. In the case operation stops, refer to Troubleshooting. After switching OFF the printer, wait for 10 seconds or longer to switch it ON again. Step 3 : Raise the media hold lever after the powering OFF cycle, so you will not damage the media by the pressure of the grid rollers. 31 AP Rev /02/2011,

32 3.3 REPLACING INK CASSETTES (1) Replacement time When [****] InkNearEnd is displayed on the operation panel the alarm buzzer sounds continuously. This message is displayed when there is a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cassette. To stop the buzzer, press [ENTER]. Prepare the ink cassette for replacement. When [****] InkEnd is displayed on the operation panel. This message is displayed when there is no ink remaining in the ink cassette. When [****] InkEnd is displayed on the operation panel the alarm buzzer sounds continuously. To stop the buzzer click the [ENTER] key. Immediately replace it with the new ink cassette. [****] in the messages of the ink cassette replacement indicates the colour that is almost empty or runs out, using the following characters. ± K: black ± C: Cyan ± M: Magenta ± Y: yellow Only remove and insert ink cassettes at the time of replacement. Not doing so may result in incorrect printing behaviour due to failures such as nozzle loss, or air which might come in the ink tubes. If "Ink End" appears, it is not possible to print until the new ink cassette has been inserted. If there is no new ink cassette for replacement, leave the empty ink cassette into the printer. Leaving the printer without ink cassettes inside the ink cassette slots may result in head clogging. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (2) Cassette Types Only use Mutoh original ink. This printer has been developed for use of genuine ink cassettes. In case of using non genuine ink cassettes, notice the following : ± Printing might become blurred and the end of ink in the cassette might no longer be correctly detected. ± The problems caused by using non genuine ink cassettes will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to be paid by the customer. When the ink cassette is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the ink cassette unused for three hours or more in the printing environment. 32 AP Rev /02/2011,

33 (3) Replacement steps Do not shake ink cassettes. Doing so may cause ink leakage. Do not disassemble the ink cassette. A disassembled ink cassette cannot be used. When an ink cassette is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the ink cassette unused for three hours or more in the printing environment. Do not refill the ink cassettes. Doing so may result in incorrect printing. Insert or remove the ink cassette at the time of replacement only. Inserting or removing ink cassettes except at the time of replacement may result in incorrect printing. Do not replace ink cassettes when the printer is switched OFF. Doing so may result in incorrect detection of the remaining ink and result in abnormal printing behaviour. A used ink cassette should be put in a vinyl bag or a bag used for this kind of waste. Disposal of an ink cassette has to be done in compliance with the regulations and instructions of the local authorities. Open the ink cassette solvent resistant blister just before attaching the ink cassette into the cassette slot. Leaving the ink cassette open for a long time may result in an abnormal printing. Replace the ink cassette within 6 months after installing it into the printer. Insert or remove the ink cassette not more than 10 times. This to prevent that the smart chip or its reader would be worn out and malfunction in this way. If inserted or removed more than 10 times the ink cassette could malfunction even if there is some ink remaining. The printer resumes printing when you have replaced (an) ink cassette (s) after an ink end occurred during printing. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON. Remove the empty ink cassette(s) from the ink cassette slot (s) Unpack the new ink cassette(s). Insert the new ink cassette(s) Verify that the printer returns to the Normal mode 33 AP Rev /02/2011,

34 3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Disposal period. Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases. When the waste fluid tank is more than half full. When Waste Ink Tank Full is displayed on the operation panel. (2) Disposal method. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Prepare an empty container such as a supply waste fluid bottle, to contain the waste fluid. Lay a protective material on the floor under the waste fluid tank. Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container. When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, put the container close to the waste fluid valve, so it could not splash. î N Name 1 Waste fluid valve 2 Empty container Step 4 : After transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, close the waste fluid valve securely. î Step 5 : Wipe the opening of the waste fluid valve with a cloth, etc. Disposal of waste fluids is now complete. 34 AP Rev /02/2011,

35 3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION Transferring the printer When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Pre-transfer steps Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Step 6 : Verify that the printer has been switched OFF. Dispose the waste fluid Remove all the cables, such as the power cable Verify that the butterfly bolts attaching the stand with the printer, are well fixed. Verify that the printer head is in the rightmost position. Attach the protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit, and fix it with thumbscrews. N. Name 1 Head unit 2 Butterfly screw 3 Head unit fastening material (metal plate) Step 7 : Step 8 : Open the right maintenance cover and the front cover Install the plastic bar while lifting the carriage. Y rail CR belt fixing plate Carriage fixing shaft 35 AP Rev /02/2011,

36 Step 9 : Step 10 : Step 11 : Step 12 : The plastic bars are installed to both right and left side of the carriage. Remove the scroller. Unplug and remove all cables. Release the lock of the caster wheels and transfer the printer. The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for a small transfer on a plain surface. When moving the printer outdoors, and in places with big step differences, then move the stand and printer separately. For further details please refer to the Installation guide. (2) Steps after transfer Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Choose a suitable place to install the printer. Refer to Installation guide Verify that the butterfly bolts fixing the stand with the printer are well fixed. Connect all cables. Perform a nozzle check, and verify that there is no clogging in the printer head. Refer to Nozzle check Perform a head alignment. Refer to Adjust print Transporting the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack the printer as it was shipped, using the protective materials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks. When transporting the printer, consult your MUTOH product dealer. (1) Pre- transport procedure Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Switch ON the printer. Verify that the printer is in Normal mode. Remove all ink cassettes. Step 4 : Switch OFF the printer. Result: The operation panel displays "Transport Mode", and the printer starts the ink rejecting operation. The ink rejecting operation takes about 2 minutes. Step 5 : Step 6 : Step 7 : Verify that the power light faints when the ink rejection operations has been finished. Remove the scroller or the optional winding system. Remove all cables. 36 AP Rev /02/2011,

37 Step 8 : Attach the protective material (metal plate) to the head unit, and fix it with thumbscrews. Step 9 : Step 10 : N Name 1 Head unit 2 Butterfly screw 3 Head unit fastening material (metal plate) Open the right maintenance cover and the front cover Install the plastic bar while lifting the carriage. Y rail CR belt fixing plate Carriage fixing shaft Step 11 : Step 12 : Step 13 : The plastic bars are installed to both right and left side of the carriage. Remove the printer from the stand. Refer to: Installation guide Repack the printer. (2) Post-transport procedure Step 1 : To perform unpacking, assembling, and placing the printer. Please refer to: Installation guide Set the printer in an available condition. Please refer to Transferring the printer and Steps after transfer 37 AP Rev /02/2011,

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39 4 HANDLING THE PRINTER 4.1 Making the printer ready-to-print General info on usable media Media compatibility Printing area on handling media on storing media Handling and installing Media Installing roll media Setting roll media Setting media type Head height adjustment Step adjustment Replacing roll media Test Print Overview and functions of the test prints Performing a test print Nozzle check Mode Print Setup print Palette print Adjust print Menu setup on the operation panel Menu setup procedure Panel setup menu overview Panel Setup menu MediaType menu User media menu Print Mode menu Dist.Adj menu Init.Adj.Print menu Init.Adj.Change menu Confirm Print menu Micro Adj. Print menu Micro Adj.Change menu Pre Heater menu Fixer (platen) menu Dryer menu Standby Heating menu Vacuum Fan menu Effect menu AP Rev /02/2011,

40 Printer menu integration Advantages I² availability Flushing menu Flushing return count menu Side Margin menu Media Initial menu Media width menu Winding unit menu Origin menu Prev. Stick menu Head fan menu CR Movement menu Overwrite Cnt menu Overwrite Wait menu Slant Check menu Auto Cleaning menu Ink Status menu Roll Length menu Roll media Length menu Head Wash menu CR Maintenance menu Initialization menu Life Times menu IP Address menu Subnet Mask menu Gateway menu Version menu Sleep mode menu Timer setting menu Sleep mode start menu Operating from the operation panel Feeding media Stop printing Pause printing Cutting media Changing and confirming settings while printing Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing AP Rev /02/2011,

41 4.1 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT Starting point: FULLY- INSTALLED VALUEJET Step Action Reference 1 Choose the appropriate media. General info on usable media 2 Install and load the media. Installing roll media Loading roll media 3 Set the media type Setting media type 4 OPTIONAL : Adjust the head height Head Height Adjustment 5 Set the printing conditions. Menu setup on the operation panel 6 OPTIONAL: Perform (a) test plot(s) and perform adjusting, cleaning and replacing actions when needed. Test Print Result: READY-TO-PRINT VALUEJET 41 AP Rev /02/2011,

42 4.2 GENERAL INFO ON USABLE MEDIA Media compatibility Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The Mutoh ValueJet Eco-Solvent Ultra printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated and coated media. The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type. Mutoh offers a selection of dedicated coated and uncoated Eco-Solvent media. Next to this, a wide range of media from known media brands in the market have been tested and found compatible with the ValueJet printer. For details on the recommended media, VISIT or contact your local MUTOH dealer. If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media : ± The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to be paid by the customer. ± For details, refer to: Periodical Maintenance Troubleshooting If repair is necessary, contact your local MUTOH dealer. When tested and compatible media is used, the print quality is set according to each media type. For the settings, refer to Application details. When printing on non compatible or non-tested media : ± Refer to the media specifications of the media supplier for information on the media type or appropriate settings for this printer. ± Set the printing quality according to User media menu Printing area The printable area of the ValueJet is as follows: ½ Ð ² ¾» ß» ¼ ¾ ãó ò ë³³ ¾ãë³³ îë³³ ½ãë³³ ¼ãë³³ îë³³ 42 AP Rev /02/2011,

43 4.2.3 on handling media Use compatible media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing are shown below. Temperature Humidity Recommended range 22 C to 30 C 40% to 60% Change rate Within 2 C per hour Within 5% per hour Do not use folded or torn media. The size of media can change according to temperature and humidity variations in the print environment. Therefore, place the media minimum 30 minutes in the print environment before use, to let it acclimatize to the print environment. Printing on media without having it acclimatized to the printing environment might cause media jams and bad print quality, caused by media expansion or contraction. Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. Printing on the non-print side can cause blurs and blots. Always handle media with dry and clean hands to avoid bad print quality. When the printer will be unused for more than 24 hours, remove the media to prevent media floating, media jams, and degradation of the print quality. Avoid using media in cold places and dry places, especially when printing formal documents. Always store the media in its original packing material. Do not throw away the individual box and bag. Use them for storing media on storing media Avoid storing media in rooms with high temperature and high humidity. Avoid direct sunlight on stored media. Always repack sheet media in its original packing and store it in a horizontal position. After removing the unused roll media from the scroller, wind it properly, wrap it in an individual bag and store it in an individual box. Keep the media dry. 43 AP Rev /02/2011,

44 4.3 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA Refer to General info on usable media for details on media handling. It is recommended to use tested and compatible media for this printer. Refer to the following topics for types and details of media: ± General info on usable media Installing roll media There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614 ± Unwinder/Winder 100 ± Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems. If you do not use one of the above winding systems. You have to use the scroller which is supplied with the printer. For media with a three inch core, three inch core adapters have to be used. Set the roll media on a flat and levelled surface. If the roll media and scroller are placed in a vertical position, the scroller might get damaged. The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. ± Media tube diameter: three inches, outside diameter of media: 150mm or less, weight: 30kg or less. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 44 AP Rev /02/2011,

45 Step 1 : Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left side of the rear. Set the distance between the roll media holders wider than the roll media width. ì î ì í î N Name 1 Roll media holder (left) 2 Roll media holder (Right) 3 Roll media 4 Fixing lever Step 2 : Tighten the left roll media holder î N Name 1 Roll media holder (left) 2 Fixing lever 45 AP Rev /02/2011,

46 Step 3 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (left) î N Name 1 Roll media holder (left) 2 Roll media Step 4 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (right) and fix the fixing lever. í N Name 1 Roll media holder (right) 2 Roll media 3 Fixing lever î Step 5 : Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, move the roll media to the centre and tighten the levers. Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer. í í î ì ì í î N Name 1 Roll media holder (left) 2 Roll media holder (right) 3 Roll media 4 Fixing lever 46 AP Rev /02/2011,

47 4.3.2 Setting roll media There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614 ± Unwinder/Winder 100 ± Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems. If you do not use one of the above winding systems. You have to use the scroller which is supplied with the printer. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Switch ON the printer. The printer starts the initializing operation. Media End is displayed on the operation panel. Step 2 : Raise the media loading lever. N Name 1 Media loading lever. Lever Up is displayed on the operation panel. 47 AP Rev /02/2011,

48 Step 3 : Open the front cover. N Name 1 Front Cover Step 4 : Set the roll media to the media feed slot. If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it. î N Name 1 Roll media 2 Media feed slot Step 5 : Pull the roll media out about 1m from the front media feed slot which is located inside of the front cover. î N Name 1 Roll media 2 Media feed slot 48 AP Rev /02/2011,

49 Step 6 : Rewind the roll media a little by rolling the flange on the roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, eliminate any slack or slant. If you set the roll media free while rewinding, the roll media will fall out from the media feed slot on the rear of the product. Confirm that the right edge of the roll media does not go beyond the loading mark. If it does, it may affect print quality. î N Name 1 Roll media 2 Media loading mark When setting the roll media, set both sides of the media at least 5mm away from the edge of the pressure roller. Slippage or creases may occur during printing. î î î ë³³ ë³³ ë³³ ë³³ N Name 1 Roll media 2 pressure rollers 49 AP Rev /02/2011,

50 Step 7 : If the edge of the roll media is set less than 5 mm from the edge of the pressure roller, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, and move the roll media to left or right. After moving the roll media, fix it with fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders. Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer. í í î ì ì í î N Name 1 Roll media holder (Left) 2 Roll media holder (right) 3 Roll media 4 Fixing lever Step 8 : Lower the media loading lever N Name 1 Media loading lever When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight. Please refer to Cutting media. When loading media that does not feed well, lower the media loading lever further. 50 AP Rev /02/2011,

51 Step 9 : Close the front cover. N Name 1 Front cover The Media type setup menu is displayed on the operation panel. Step 10 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select the type of the loaded media. Step 11 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel The media type is set. Media Initial is displayed on the operation panel and media initial operation starts. The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed. No key operations are performed on the operation panel for 10 seconds. After media initial operation is complete, Ready to print is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to Normal. The media is now correctly loaded. 51 AP Rev /02/2011,

52 4.3.3 Setting media type Introduction: Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When you have loaded the media in the ValueJet, you will have to set the media type. The Media setup menu is displayed after the media hold lever is pushed from the backward position to the forward position. (= lever down) The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed. No key operations are performed on the operation panel for 10 seconds. Procedure: Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON, and the media has been loaded. Result: After the media is loaded, the display shifts to the Media setup menu. Refer to the following topics to load media: Installing roll media Loading roll media Step 2 : Step 3 : Result: Step 4 : Step 5 : Press the [Setting value +] key or [Setting value-] key on the operation panel to select the correct media type. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to confirm your choice. The media type is determined The operation panel displays "Media Initial", and the media initialisation starts. After media initialization, the operation panel displays "Ready to Print" and the printer shifts to normal When using the roll media, wind back the roll media to avoid slackness at the back. The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed. No key operations are performed on the operation panel for 10 seconds. 52 AP Rev /02/2011,

53 4.3.4 Head height adjustment When used? Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. This way you prevent the print head from touching the media. If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality will not be guaranteed. Do not open the front cover nor change the head height during printing. If the head height is changed, the head alignment will be changed and high print quality will no longer be guaranteed. To perform a head alignment, refer to Head height alignment Procedure: Step 1 : Open the front cover. N Name 1 Front cover Step 2 : Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever. (Orange) Do not raise the head height adjustment lever higher than the following position, doing so may damage the printer. Ø ¹ N Name 1 Head height adjustment lever The high lamp on the operation panel lights up in green Step 3 : Close the front cover 53 AP Rev /02/2011,

54 4.3.5 Step adjustment After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight, backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon: Printed swaths overlap. White lines between every swath. In such cases, follow the procedure below and adjust the media feed compensation value. Step 1 : Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel. Step 2 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Shift to the Setup menu display. The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>". Step 3 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Set1: MediaType". Step 4 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Media: Type 1". Step 5 : Press the [+] key or [] key to select the media type you wish to use. Step 6 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "**>1: Print Mode". The selected media (Type 1-30) is displayed in "**". Please refer to Media Type menu Press the [+] key or [] key to select "**>2: PF Adjust>". Press the [>] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "PF1: Initial Print". 54 AP Rev /02/2011,

55 Step 7 : Perform the initial adjust print. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves. If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] key or [] key and change the set value. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "Printing". ± Start Initial adjustment printing. î N Name 1 Feed length 2 Media feeding direction ± When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters the normal status After the initial adjustment printing, cut the media. Refer to: Cutting media Step 8 : Measure the distance between two + signs in the initial adjustment print using a measurement tool, such as a ruler. Step 9 : Set up Initial Adjust Change. Press the [+] key or [] key to select "PF2: Initial Change". Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "Init: 250.0/250mm". Press the [+] key or [] key and enter the measured value in step 3. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel ± The initial adjustment value is saved. ± The operation panel displays "PF2: Initial Change". 55 AP Rev /02/2011,

56 Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print. Press the [+] key or [] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print". Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". The length that the media is fed (feeding length) for confirmation adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves. If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] key or [] key and change the set value. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "Printing". ± Start Confirmation adjustment printing. î N Name 1 Feed length 2 Media feeding direction After the confirmation adjustment printing, cut the media. For more information, please refer to: Cutting media Step 11 : Measure the distance between two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using a measurement tool, such as a ruler, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when printing. If the distance does not match the feeding length, follow the procedure from 1 to 5 and re-adjust. 56 AP Rev /02/2011,

57 Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing. Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel. Press the [+] key or [] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "Printing". ± Start Micro adjustment printing. î ݲ ¼ «³»² ª ð î After the micro adjustment printing is completed, the operation panel displays "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". Step 13 : Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result. ² ¼ «³»² ª Step 14 : Set up the Micro Adjustment Change. Press the [+] key or [] key to select "PF5: Micro Adj.Change". Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The operation panel displays "Micro: 0pulse". Press the [+] key or [] key and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in step 16. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. ± The micro adjustment value is saved. ± The operation panel displays "PF5: Micro Adj.Change". ± The Media feed compensation is complete. 57 AP Rev /02/2011,

58 4.3.6 Replacing roll media (1) Replacement time Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Replace roll media if... the roll media runs out. The operation panel displays "End of Roll". If the media runs out during printing, the printer stops printing. If you want to change the media type. (2) Replacement steps There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614 ± Unwinder/Winder 100 ± Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly replace roll media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems. 1. Remove the installed roll media. Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON, the printer is in Normal mode, and The printer is NOT printing. Step 2 : Push the media hold lever backward (lever up). N Name 1 Media loading lever 58 AP Rev /02/2011,

59 Step 3 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media î N Name 1 Roll media holders 2 Roll media Step 4 : Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media î N name 1 Roll media holder (right) 2 Fixing lever 3 Roll media í 59 AP Rev /02/2011,

60 Step 5 : Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder. í î í N name 1 Roll media holder (left) 2 Fixing lever 3 Roll media To load another roll media, refer to: Setting media Store the roll media you do not use according to: on storing media Attach the movable flange to the scroller when you do not set roll media, this to set the scroller to the printer. 60 AP Rev /02/2011,

61 4.4 TEST PRINT Overview and functions of the test prints Testplot Function Action to be performed when needed Nozzle Check To check the head nozzles. Perform a head cleaning. Mode print To check the print conditions. Change print conditions. Setup print To check the current setup of the printer. Change setup. Palette Print To compare output colours with printing colours. Check colour mode Performing a test print Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that media more than A3 size has been loaded. Refer to: Installing roll media and Loading roll media Verify that the printer is in Normal mode. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Result: The first submenu of the Setup menu is displayed. The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>". The printer is in Menu mode. Step 4 : Press the [-] key on the operation panel. Result: The operation panel displays " Menu 2: Test Print> 61 AP Rev /02/2011,

62 Step 5 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel Result: The operation panel displays Test1: Nozzle Check. The display enters the Test Print menu Step 6 : Press the [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel to select the item you want to print and press the [Enter] key. Submenus: Nozzle Check Mode print Setup print All Set List Palette print Result: Printing starts for the selected submenu. Please refer to the following topics for details on each item of the test print list: Nozzle Check to Palette print When "Banner 1" or "Banner 2" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed on the Test Print menu. 62 AP Rev /02/2011,

63 4.4.3 Nozzle check Used to check whether there are any head clogging, missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles. If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head. Refer to: Head cleaning. Perform the nozzle check once again after the head has been cleaned. For the printing procedure, refer to Performing a test print Mode Print Used to confirm the following printing conditions: Print mode Effect Pre heater set temperature Fixer (Platen) heater set temperature Drier heater set temperature Adjustment value For the printing procedure, refer to Performing a test print. 63 AP Rev /02/2011,

64 4.4.5 Setup print Checks the current settings of the printer. User media and print mode lists are printed only when "ALL Set List" is selected. For the printing procedure, refer to Performing a test print. 64 AP Rev /02/2011,

65 4.4.6 Palette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours. When Banner 1 or Banner 2 is set in the Print Mode menu, PalettePrint is not displayed on the Test Print menu. For the printing procedure, refer to Performing a test print. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 65 AP Rev /02/2011,

66 4.5 ADJUST PRINT This printer has been adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at the Mutoh factory. Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Align the print head as described in the following procedure: Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Switch ON the printer. Load more than A3 size print media. Confirm that the printer functions normally. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Result: The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>". Shifts to the Setup menu display. Step 5 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel. Set1: MediaType is displayed on the operation panel Step 6 : Step 7 : Press the [+] or [] key on the operation panel to select the media type to use. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. Step 8 : **>1: PrintMode is displayed on the operation panel. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. Mode: quality 1 will be displayed on the operation panel. The display shifts to the printing mode menu. Select the printing mode you want to use. Step 9 : Step 10 : Press the [+] or [] key on the operation panel to select "Adj.4: Bi-D Quality". Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel several times. The operation panel shifts back to normal. Displays the adjustprint menu on the operation panel. Step 11 : Press the [menu] key on the operation panel. Menu1:Setup> is displayed on the operation panel The operation menu shifts to the setup menu display. Step 12 : Step 13 : Press the [+] key or [-] key to select Menu3: Adjust print Press the [>] key on the operation panel. Adj 1 Confirm is displayed on the operation panel. The display enters the adjustprint menu. Step 14 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. 66 AP Rev /02/2011,

67 A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed. After the confirmation pattern is printed, the operation panel displays "Adj.1: Confirm". Step 15 : Check that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows When the printing result is : You do not need perform Alignment. The procedure for the Alignment is now complete. When the printing result is : You need to perform Alignment. Register a setting for Bi-D Normal (two-way printing/normal mode). Display the Adjust Print menu on the operation panel in the same way as previous steps. Step 16 : Press the [+] key or [] key on the operation panel to select "Adj.5: Bi-D Normal". 67 AP Rev /02/2011,

68 Step 17 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel Start "Bi-D normal" pattern printing. Check the BI-D normal pattern printing and select the number corresponding to the lines that are most closely aligned. 4 is selected in the next printing sample. Step 18 : Step 19 : Press the [+] or [] key to set the number that you have selected. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The set value for BI-D normal is registered. Adjust5 BI-D Normal is displayed on the operation panel. Register the setting for Bi-D SPEED (two-way printing/speed mode) in the same way as in previous steps. Step 20 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel to exit from the setup. 68 AP Rev /02/2011,

69 4.6 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL Menu setup procedure Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Step 2 : Confirm that the operation panel is in the Normal mode. Press the [menu] key on the operation panel. Step 3 : Step 4 : Menu 1: Setup> is displayed on the operation panel. Press >, the operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display. Step 5 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key on the operation panel to select a setup item and press the [ENTER] key. The settings will be confirmed. When setup items have a submenu, the display shifts to the next menu. When a setup item has a submenu, > is displayed on the right end of the LCD monitor. 69 AP Rev /02/2011,

70 User s Guide ValueJet 1614 Step 6 : The setting in the blinking part on the LCD monitor of the operation panel can be changed. Press the [+] key or the [-] key to change the setting. Step 7 : To save the changed setting, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. The setting is saved and the next setup item is displayed. If you press the [CANCEL] key, [+] key or the [-] key without pressing the [ENTER] key after changing a setting, the change will not be saved. Step 8 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel to exit from the setup. The previous setup menu is displayed. When the main menu is displayed, the screen turns to Normal. 70 AP Rev /02/2011,

71 User s Guide ValueJet Panel setup menu overview. The following items can be found in the Panel setup menu. Setup item Setup menu Test print menu Adjust print menu. Cleaning menu Selection menu Version menu Sleep mode menu Description Various settings of the printer are configured. Performs a nozzle check of the print head and setup list. Print and adjust test patterns for alignment. Perform head cleaning set up the contents of the setup menu Displays the version of the firmware Sleep mode settings are configured. For details regarding the setup menu, refer to Panel setup menu 4.7 PANEL SETUP MENU In the table below you will find the complete menu structure and its function: Setup item Set1: MediaType Set2: Effect Set3: Flushing Set4: Side Margin Set5: Media Initial Set6: Media Width / MediaWidth Check Set9: Origin Set10: Prev. Stick Set11: HeadFan Set12: CR Movement Set13: Overwrite Cnt Set14: Overwrite Wait Set15: Slant Check Set16: Auto Cleaning Set17: Ink Status Set18: Roll Length Set19: Head Wash Set20: CR Maintenance Set21: Initialization Set22: Life Times Set23: IP Address Set24: Subnet Mask Set25: Gateway Set26: Temporary Description Set up the media type for printing. Set up the Effect menu. Set up the Flushing operation while printing. Set up the right and left margin when printing. Set up whether the media width and edge are detected when initializing the media. Specifies the media width between the loading mark and the left end if media detection is not performed during media initialization. Displays the detected media width if media detection is performed during media initialization. Set the start position of the printing data. Set up to prevent media from sticking when printing. Set up head fan operation Set up the distance to move the print head while printing. Set up the Overwrite Cnt per swath. Set up the waiting time while overwrite printing. Set up the slanting detection between two consecutive print jobs Set up the auto cleaning time while printing. Display the remaining ink level of the ink cassette that was installed into the ink cassette slot. Set up the roll media length. Perform a head wash Unlocks carriage from home position in order to be able to clean the wiper. The parameter values of the printer are restored to their factory defaults Display the operational life time of each part. Set the IP address of the printer. Set the subnet mask of the printer. Set the Gateway. The settings of "OFF" or "ALL OFF" in the Selection menu are displayed in the setup menu temporary. [Cancel] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy. 71 AP Rev /02/2011,

72 User s Guide ValueJet MediaType menu Setup item Media Setting Value Type 1 Type 2... Type 29 Type 30 Description Set up the media type for printing. It is possible to set 30 different user settings as "Type 1-30" for printing. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to: User media menu [Cancel] key: Save the setting value and shift to the previous hierarchy. refer to Setup menu User media menu If non-compatible media is used, the following problems may occur: ± Media detection error ± Slant, snag and wrinkle of media ± Media jams ± Optimum printing quality cannot be obtained due to blots, blurs and dirt of ink. ± End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc. The problems caused by the use of non-compatible will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For details, contact your MUTOH local dealer. Setup item Setting Value Description Set up the print mode according to the used print data or print speed. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to Print mode menu Various settings on the Media feed compensation can be set. [>] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to Dist. Adj menu Set up the Pre Heater temperature. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to Pre heater menu Set up the Platen Heater temperature. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to Platen heater menu Set up the After Heater temperature. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to After heater menu Set up whether the heater is preheated while in standby mode. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to StandbyHeating menu Set up the vacuum fan operation [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. refer to Vacuum fan menu [Cancel] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy. refer to Media type menu Print mode PF Adjust Pre Heater Type 1 to 30 Fixer (platen) Dryer StandbyHeating Vacuum Fan 72 AP Rev /02/2011,

73 User s Guide ValueJet Print Mode menu Set up the printing mode according to the used print data or print speed. Resolution Print Passes Dir Drop Family/ Drop Size(2) Head Speed(3) Max. Print Width (mm) uni VSD3d-S Slow uni VSD3d-V Slow 1615 quality uni VSD3d-V Slow 1615 quality bi VSD3d-V Slow 1615 quality5 (1) bi VSD3d-V Slow 1615 graphics uni VSD3d-V Fast 1615 graphics bi VSD3d-V Fast 1615 graphics3(1) bi VSD3d-V Fast 1615 banner uni VSD1d-V Fast 1615 banner bi VSD1d-V Fast 1615 banner uni VSD1d-V Slow 1615 banner bi VSD1d-M Fast 1615 print mode Head Media quality quality2 Remark: (1) Print modes only selectable via RIP and not visible on the CS9160 panel (2) Large Drop Family - VSD1 : ng / Small Drop Family - VSD3 : ng (3) Head speed: Slow = 320 cps = 610 mm/s and Fast = ± 400 cps = 1016 mm/s cps = 0.1 inch per second. For Unidir: return speed = 400 Cps (4) If I² is switched OFF, the print speed increases by approximately 4% Dist.Adj menu Various settings on the Media feed compensation can be set. Setup Item Setting Value Init.Adj.Print Init.Adj.Change Confirm Print PF Micro Adj. Print Micro Adj.Change Description Perform the initial adjust print. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. Set up Initial Adjust Change. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. Perform the Confirm Print. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. Perform the Micro Adjustment Print. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. Set up the Micro Adjustment Change. [Enter] key: Shift to the next hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy. 73 AP Rev /02/2011,

74 User s Guide ValueJet Init.Adj.Print menu Setup Item Setting Value 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm Feed Length Init.Adj.Change menu Setup Item Setting Value mm to <250.0 mm> to mm Description Set up Initial Adjust Change. Init. [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Confirm Print menu Setup Item Setting Value 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm Feed Length Description Change the length (feed length) of the media feed direction for the Confirm Print. [Enter] key: The setting is determined. "Printing" is displayed on the operation panel and initial adjust print is started. After printing, the printer enters the normal status. [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. Micro Adj. Print menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Print the PF pattern (micro adjustment) with a focus on the micro adjustment value. Printing interval: ± 1 pulse [Cancel] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy. If the printer is terminated during printing it shifts to the previous level. Printing Micro Adj. Print Description Change the length (feed length) of the media feed direction for the initial adjust print. [Enter] key: The setting value is determined. "Printing" is displayed on the operation panel and the initial adjust print is started. After printing, the printer enters in the normal status. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting value and shift to the previous hierarchy. Micro Adj.Change menu Setup Item Setting Value 20 pulse to <0 pulse > to 20 pulse Micro Adj.Change Description Set up the Micro Adjustment Change. [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 74 AP Rev /02/2011,

75 User s Guide ValueJet Pre Heater menu Set up to acclimatize and preheat the media before printing. The temperature to be set for the Pre Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of Pre Heater, refer to the "Recommended media list". Setup Item Setting Value Description Set up the Pre Heater temperature. í î OFF / <30 C> to 50 C Pre Heater 1. Roll media 2. Pre Heater 3. Print head [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. User media menu Fixer (platen) menu Set up this menu to warm up the loaded media and improve the printing quality. (Ink fixation) The temperature to be set for the Fixer (Platen) varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of Fixer (Platen), refer to the "Recommended media list". Setup Item Setting Value Description Set up the fixer (platen) temperature. í î OFF / <30 C> to 50 C Fixer (platen) Heater 1. Roll media 2. Fixer (Platen) Heater 3. Print head [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. User media menu 75 AP Rev /02/2011,

76 User s Guide ValueJet Dryer menu Temperature to be set for the after Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of the after heater, refer to the "Recommended media list". Setup Item Setting Value Description Set up the after Heater temperature. î í OFF / <30 C> to 50 C After Heater 1. Roll media 2. Dryer- After heater 3. Print head [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. User media menu Standby Heating menu Set up whether each heater is preheated (idle heat) while in standby mode. Setup Item Setting Value 10 min to <60 min> to 240 min StandbyHeating Description Sets the length of time to preheat the heaters. When more than the set time has passed, each heater switches off [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. User media menu Vacuum Fan menu Setup Item Setting Value Low <High> Vacuum Fan Description Set when using soft media Set when regular media is used. [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. User media menu 76 AP Rev /02/2011,

77 User s Guide ValueJet Effect menu Thanks to MUTOH s revolutionary i² technology, it is possible to obtain impeccable printing quality even for the most difficult images. For more information and examples, check the i² In-The-Box documentation Printer menu integration The i² settings can be found on the following location in the printer menu. Menu1: Effect: Wave Effect: Fuzz Effect: Fine & Wave Effect: Fine & Fuzz Effect: S.Fine&Wave Effect: None Setup> Set 1: MediaType Set 2: Setup items Effect Parameters None Wave Fuzz Fine & Wave Fine & Fuzz A-S.Fine&Wave B-S.Fine&Wave Description The Effect function is not used Effect straight line printing. A wave pattern will be used to print the file without the known artefacts such as banding, ink bleed Please refer to the decision throughput path to know which wave form to use for which application. Most RIP software also allows controlling the weaving settings directly from the RIP. 77 AP Rev /02/2011,