PJ-162-FE TOUCAN HYBRID USER S GUIDE PRELIMINARY

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1 PJ-162-FE TOUCAN HYBRID USER S GUIDE PRELIMINARY Important : Please check the ink status while printing in flatbed. When error message Ink not filled is displayed, IR lamp will power on, this can cause burning hazard. With firmware versions, older than V 3.02 L, continually check ink level. Because there will not be a message when bottles are almost empty. MUTOH EUROPE N.V. Part N : AP-750, Rev /04/04

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3 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 2004 Mutoh Europe N.V. 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 Toucan Hybrid (PJ-162-FE) Inkjet printer. 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 Europe N.V. 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. April 2004 Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM 3 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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5 Important Notice This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 product is operated in a commercial environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this product 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. 1. Radio interference Product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and utilities. If a product does interfere with radio or TV reception, try the following: Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder. Change the direction of the product. Move either the product or the receiving antenna so there is more distance between them. Be sure the product and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines. 2. Trademarks mentioned in this manual. MUTOH, PJ-162-FE, Toucan Hybrid, MH-RTL are registered trademarks or product names of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. Centronics and Bitronics are registered trademarks or product names of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation. DOS/V is registered trademark and product name of International Business Machine Corporation (IBM). Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names. Caution : No part of this product or publication may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except for personal use, without the permission of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the shop where you bought this equipment. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this equipment or this manual. 5 AP-750, Rev /04/04

6 Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, action is decided after due mutual consultation. 2. The warranty shall not apply to any direct or indirect loss, or compensation for the loss when the product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, or improper alternation. 1. Purpose and target readers About This Manual This manual explains preparations needed before using and procedures for operations for MUTOH INDUSTRIAL LTD. Grand Format Inkjet Printer (PJ-162-FE Toucan Hybrid) This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer. Before using this printer, first understand the contents and directions in this manual. 2. Manual configuration Section Contents 1 Safety Instructions Explains cautions and warnings labeled on the printer for the both operators of the printer and maintenance personnel. 2 Product Overview Explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer. 3 Installation Explains how to install the printer 3 Preparing for a job Explains the procedures needed to prepare for a job 4 Handling the printer Explains how to handle the printer. 5 Maintenance Explains daily maintenance of the printer. 6 Troubleshooting Explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. 7 Appendix Explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation procedures for optional parts, and user support for this printer. "Safety Instructions" through "Basic Installation" must be read before using the printer. Read "Handling the printer" through Appendix" as necessary. 6 AP-750, Rev /04/04

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LABELS Handling the warning labels Locations and types of warning labels Other safety issues PRODUCT OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION FEATURES PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Rear section Flat stand Operation panel PRINTER STATUS Normal Setup menu display Changing the printer status INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION UNPACKING Unpacking procedure Verification of packaged items ASSEMBLY Removal of protective packaging material Installing panel sheet and panel cover Installing the media sticking prevention screen Installing the power cable clamp Assembling the flat stand INSTALLATION Choosing a place for the printer Installing the printer Installing the flat stand PREPARING FOR A JOB INTRODUCTION CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE CONNECTING THE FOOT SWITCH SELECTION ROLL-TO-ROLL OR RIGID MATERIALS TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the power ON Turning the power OFF An emergency power OFF REFILLING THE INK - JETWASH FLUID MEDIA HANDLING Setting of the rigid media Removing the flat stand Placement of the roll media Loading roll media Setting winding unit HEAD CLEANING BEFORE PRINTING TESTPRINTING Setup List AP-750, Rev /04/04

8 4.9.2 Nozzle Check Alignment Palette CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR PC System requirements Selecting cables Connecting the interface cable HANDLING THE PRINTER INTRODUCTION DRAWING FLOW USING MEDIA Media type Cautions on handling media Precaution on storing media The printing area Criteria for the media feed Media feed compensation Installing media holder plate MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL - ROLL-TO-ROLL Setup menu Origin setup menu Test print menu Media setup menu Media type menu User media menu Ink Dry menu Head Height menu Stiff menu Thickness menu Platen heater menu Dryer menu Prevention stick menu Media feed compensation menu Printing by Media feed compensation menu Change media feed compensation value menu Print unit menu Print depth menu Data size menu PF size menu CR size menu Idle heat menu Idle timeout menu Media cut menu Printing mode menu Printing mode setup menu Printing quality menu Inter Lace Setup menu Printing direction menu Repeat printing menu Repeat times menu Interval time menu Command setup menu Image resolution menu Online time out menu Layout setup menu Joint printing menu Joint margin menu Function setup menu CMY K menu Mirror menu AP-750, Rev /04/04

9 Centronics menu Network menu Utility menu Error Display menu Media detection menu Take-up mechanism menu Load unit menu Negative pressure pump menu Skew check menu Version Check Menu Idle management setup menu Write mode menu Reprint menu File delete menu Re-name menu Format menu Free area menu Initialize setup menu All initialize menu Media setup Initialize menu Printing mode initialize menu Command setup initialize menu Layout setup initialize menu Function setup initialize menu Roll media setup initialize menu Centronics initialize menu Network initialize menu Utility initialize menu File management initialize menu Data dump menu Head wash menu Long term storage cleaning menu Maintenance setup menu Set Review Menu MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL - RIGID MATERIAL Setup menu Origin setup menu Test print menu Media setup menu Media type menu User media menu Ink Dry menu Head Height menu Dist Adj menu Printing by Media feed compensation menu Change media feed compensation value menu Print unit menu Print depth menu Data size menu Printing mode menu Printing mode setup menu Printing quality menu Inter Lace Setup menu Printing direction menu Repeat printing menu Repeat times menu Interval time menu Commend setup menu Image resolution menu Online time out menu Layout setup menu AP-750, Rev /04/04

10 Joint printing menu Joint margin menu Function setup menu CMY K menu Mirror menu Centronics menu Utility menu Error Display menu Media width menu Negative pressure pump menu Infrared lamp menu Vacuum menu Version Check Menu File management setup menu Write mode menu Reprint menu File delete menu Re-name menu Format menu Free area menu Initialize setup menu All initialize menu Media setup Initialize menu Printing mode initialize menu Command setup initialize menu Layout setup initialize menu Function setup initialize menu Roll media setup initialize menu Centronics initialize menu Utility initialize menu File management initialize menu Data dump menu Head wash menu Long term storage cleaning menu Maintenance setup menu Set Review Menu OPERATING FORM THE OPERATION PANEL To stop printing operation Operating the pressure rollers Moving the Rigid Media Manual becomes Adjust infrared lamp settings Vacuum settings Winding the roll media Head cleaning Checking printing mode OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING Removing the rigid media Roll media cutting procedure Disposal of waste fluids MEDIA TOUCHING THE CARRIAGE OR INFRARED LAMP AP-750, Rev /04/04

11 6 MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION REPLACING CONSUMABLES Refilling the ink and jetwash liquid Replacing roll media Replacement of the ink filter Replacement of the print head and CR motor Replacement of the infrared lamp CLEANING THE PRINTER Cleaning the outer case Cleaning inside the printer Cleaning of the print head surface Washing print head LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION Transferring the printer Transporting the printer TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRINTER ERROR MESSAGES Status messages Message type error display and solutions Data error display and solutions Command error display and solutions Error requiring a restart WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR Removing the rigid media How to remove the roll media APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TOUCAN HYBRID Unit specification INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Centronics Bidirectional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284) OPTIONS/SUPPLY LIST Options Supply INSTALLING OPTIONS Installation of the hard disk AP-750, Rev /04/04

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13 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operates this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. Important : Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when using the equipment. 1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into the following three types depending on the degree of risk (or the scale of accident). Read the following explanations carefully, and follow the instructions in this manual. Safety terms Important Caution Note Details Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury. Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderately or lightly) or damage to your equipment. Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 13 AP-750, Rev /04/04

14 1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage. Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so could result in burns. Please note that after operating the infrared lamp and infrared lamp house will remain hot for several minutes. Let it cool off. Not doing so could result in burns. In case the carriage or infrared lamp touches the media, power the unit OFF and ON. Do not touch the carriage or infrared lamp. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering or lifting the media guide by using the lifting grip. During printing on rigid materials, the fans will cool off the infrared lamp. Please note there is no detection. Regularly check if the fans are working. You can do this by holding a sheet of paper between the fan and lamp house. When installing or removing the front stand 1, please make sure not to touch the carriage or the infrared lamp. Doing so could cause permanent damage. Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing injury. Unstable surfaces Inclined surface Areas subject to vibration by other equipment Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your printer. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and may cause injury. Do not cover the ventilation hole of your printer with cloth, such as a blanket or table cloth. Doing so could obstruct ventilation and cause fire. Do not place the printer in humid and dusty areas. Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire. Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electrical shock. Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock. Do not connect earth cables in the following areas. Gas pipes Doing so may cause fire or an explosion. Earth terminals for telephone line or lightning rod 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 earth will not work properly. The ink used in the product contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). It is flammable so open flame is prohibited in the area. In a dry environment, static electricity can cause ignition, so before handling the ink, jetwash liquid or waste liquids, touch a metallic object first to remove static electricity from your body. Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets. Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire. Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, contact MUTOH local dealer. 14 AP-750, Rev /04/04

15 Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V V). Do not put many loads on one electrical output. Otherwise, heat may be generated and cause fire. Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal and use the terminal correctly. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. The ink used in this product contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). Make sure to follow the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments. It is necessary to install a local ventilation unit, a push/pull type ventilation unit, or a total ventilation unit to perform adequate ventilation. If ink or jetwash liquid is swallowed, do not make the person throw up, but immediately call a doctor and a poison management centre. If there is contact with eyes or inhalation, it may cause irritation. Follow the cautions and procedures labeled on the ink and jetwash bottles, and take action immediately. Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable. Do not modify the cable Do not put heavy objects on the cable Do not bend, twist, or pull the cord Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur. Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug. Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go. When handling the foot switch, be wary of the following: Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch Do not bend the cable of the foot switch with force, and do not pull. Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices. When opening/closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between rigid media and the media tray When moving the media, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the flat stand roller and the media tray The refilled ink or jetwash liquid must not exceed the upper limit (about 2 liters) of the main tank. If it exceeds the upper limit, the ink will leak out and will cause printer problems. When filling the main tank with ink, make sure not to make a mistake with the ink colour and the ink tube colours. Filling the tank with wrong colour ink can make the print head useless. During printing in roll mode, do not touch the media guide. The media guide is hot, and may cause burns if touched. During the winding operation, make sure to keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts. Take extreme caution not to have your fingers pinched in the drive when moving the media. When cutting the roll media, be careful of the following. Incorrect handling can result in injury to hands and fingers from the blade. When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove. Move the blade slowly along the media cut groove. 15 AP-750, Rev /04/04

16 Do not use thinner, Benzene, alcohol or other active agents except for following parts. Doing so may result in malfunction of the product. Inside the maintenance cover Print head surface Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit. Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a malfunction in the printer. When cleaning the print head, be careful of the following. Incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles. Do not touch the print head surface with bare hands. Clean the print head wiper every time when ink is adhered to it or soak it in jetwash. Do not tilt the printer, place it against a wall, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the printer. Also, movement after transportation is not covered by the warranty. Have four or more people unpack and transport the printer. When lifting the printer out of the packing box, be sure to remove the vinyl cover first, then grab the holding sides of the printer. Lifting the printer with the vinyl cover on may cause your hands to slip and drop or damage the printer. Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not used for a long time. Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals which fulfil the conditions below. Earth terminals of power socket Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under ground When refilling ink or jetwash fluid, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. Be sure to close the lid of the main tank tightly. If the lid is not tightly closed or loose, it will cause a defect when purging, loading or unloading the ink. Always perform the following work with 2 people. Placement of the roll media / rigid media Setting of the roll media / rigid media Setting of the winding unit Moving of media tray When performing a head cleaning: Put on the gloves supplied with the printer on both hands. Use the print head wiper or polynit wipes supplied with the printer to clean printhead. Otherwise the nozzle may become clogged. Immediately after printing in roll mode, the media guide and the platen is very hot. Perform work after the media guide and the platen have cooled down. When changing the ink filter, always perform the following: Turn the unit OFF. Unplug the electrical power cord Remove all cables connected with the unit If any of these are connected while replacing the filter, the unit may be damaged. When changing the ink filter, always wear the gloves supplied with the unit on both hands. When cleaning the waste fluid tray, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. When cleaning the print head surface, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. 16 AP-750, Rev /04/04

17 When performing cleaning for long-term storage, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. Be sure to turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Keep the printer horizontal during transportation. Be sure to do the following before attaching expansion memories. Turn the printer off Unplug the power cord from the socket Unplug cables connected to the printer. Otherwise, damage to the printer or your computer may occur. Remove electrostatic charge form your clothes and body when touching the metal parts of the printer. Electronic components such as the memory may malfunction if exposed to an electrostatic charge. Before installation of options, always perform the following. Remove the power source plug from the outlet. Remove all cables connected to the printer. Failure to do so could result in damage to the printer or your computer. Touch a metallic section of the product, to remove any static electricity in your body. The electronic components can be damaged from static electricity. When installing options, do not touch the elements on the circuit board. The elements on the boards can be very hot, and can cause burns. This equipment contains a Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable governmental regulations. 17 AP-750, Rev /04/04

18 1.4 WARNING LABELS The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be taken. Read and understand the positions and contents thoroughly before performing your work Handling the warning labels Be sure to note the following when handling the labels. Make sure that all labels can be recognized. If text or illustrations cannot be seen clearly, either clean or replace the label. When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline. If a warning label is damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the label. When replacing warning labels, contact MUTOH local dealer Locations and types of warning labels The locations of warning labels are shown below. (1) Unit 18 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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24 1.4.3 Other safety issues Infrared-radiation due to infrared-lamp Caution Obligation to wear protective goggles Infrared light 1,2 1,4 µm It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. Due to the reflection of the infrared-radiation on the media or the media media tray or vacuum table, it is necessary to wear protective goggles, specific for this spectrum range. The lamp has its peak wavelength at 1.2 µm 1.4 µm. Two safety goggles are delivered with your Toucan Hybrid. They offer 100% block protection from 0.8 µm up to 1.6 µm Touching the infrared lamp and/or infrared lamp house Caution: Hot surface People can get hurt due to the hot surface of the infrared lamp itself and the infrared lamp house. This label warns for hot accessible parts on the equipment. The lamp house heats up to 150 C (302 F), touching it could cause severe burns. The lamp house or / and the print head should NEVER be TOUCHED when the infrared lamp is on or has been on in the last 15 minutes. Caution : By using an infrared temperature gun, measuring the temperature is done safely. You can buy this infrared temperature gun in any local technical shop. Holding still of the infrared lamp If the carriage stands still, the media under it can get overheated due to remaining heat of the infrared lamp. This leads to a possible searing, melting and/or cockling of the media. Due to the remaining heat, media can melt and / or cockle. Please perform a power off and a power on so the carriage moves back to the capping station automatically. The lamp house heats up to 150 C (302F), touching it will cause severe burns. The lamp house or / and the print head should NEVER be TOUCHED when the infrared lamp is on or has been on in the last 15 minutes. 24 AP-750, Rev /04/04

25 Do not leave unattended when operating A label on the machine should also warn operators and technicians that the machine should not operate when not attended. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED In case media touches the infrared lamp and / or the lamp house Due to the high temperature of the lamp house and the lamp, the media may melt or sear when it is in contact with the lamp or lamp house for some time. When the head stops due to a media crash the Toucan Hybrid should be shut down. DO NOT TOUCH THE CARRIAGE, NOR THE LAMP HOUSE. The lamp house heats up to 150 C (302F), touching it could cause severe burns. When a media crash occurs, the lamp will hold still above the media which can melt or sear. Please perform a power off and a power on so the carriage moves back to the capping station automatically. Use the Toucan Hybrid in a well ventilated area Be aware that poisonous fumes may be released in little concentrations when media gets seared. Due to the infrared lamp, solvents evaporate much faster, so it is highly recommended to use an air purification system. Mechanical hazard due to moving print head carriage You can get hurt due to the movement of the carriage. Do not touch the lamp house or the carriage while it is moving. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY Do not stare in the laser beam. A label on the machine should also warn operators and technicians not to stare in the laser beam without wearing protective goggles. 25 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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27 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer. 2.2 FEATURES The features of the printer are explained below. (1) High speed output The Toucan Hybrid large-format printer delivers high speed and top image quality for your large production jobs. The TOUCAN HYBRID can print up to a maximum width of 1575mm (62 ) in roll mode. The TOUCAN HYBRID offers you the ability to print roll-to-roll as well as printing onto rigid material. (2) E weather resistance With the specially developed solvent-type ink, the output product can last up to 3 years for roll media and 3 years for rigid materials even without lamination. Not only is delivery time reduced, but total cost is reduced as well. (3) Wide variety of compatible media This machine is applicable to various uncoated media rolls, sheets and rigid material up to the thickness of 70 mm as the height of head is adjustable. (4) Vibrant Colour Reproduction To reproduce clear and vibrant colours, the Toucan Hybrid uses 6 colours. Both models use 2000cc ink tanks, allowing continuous operation, and raising productivity. (5) Effective usage of media A JOG feature is provided to allow setting of the printing position as required. Because printing can be performed on media that has already been printed on, excess space can be used effectively. Specifications are liable to changes without prior notice. All trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners. 27 AP-750, Rev /04/04

28 2.3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions are explained below Front N Name Function 1 Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other functions. 2 Main tank Container for holding the ink and the jetwash fluid. 3 Tank tray Used to attach the main tanks to the product. 4 Pressurizing roller This roller is used to press the media from above and keep it flat when printing. 5 Platen There is an ink drying device (up to 45 C) built in. On the surface, there is a cutter groove for paper cutting. 6 Media guide This is used to feed the media smoothly when setting the media and when printing. Used for drying (up to 70 C) 7 Foot switch This switch is used to raise and lower the pressure roller. 8 Valve cover This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the product. It is opened when cleaning the print head or the sub-tank, and is normally closed. 28 AP-750, Rev /04/04

29 9 Maintenance cover This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the product. This is opened during the following conditions: When turning the unit ON or OFF When cleaning the print head surface. When cleaning the print head inside the cover, there is a waste fluid tray to collect waste fluid from the print head. 10 Waste fluid tank A tank for storing waste fluids discharged from the product. 11 Waste fluid valve Opened when discharging waste fluid from the waste fluid tank. This is normally closed. 12 Stand This stand is used to install the printer on a flat surface. 13 Winding unit Winds and collects the printed media. 14 Memory cover This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the product. The cover is opened when changing the expansion memory. This is normally closed. 15 Cushioning roller Use to guide the printed media to the take-up mechanism. 16 Front stand fixing block This is used to fix the front stand 1 on the printer body. 17 Lifting grip This is used to lift or lower the media guide. 18 Head gap adjusting This is used to lift or lower the print head. handle 19 Head gap counter This indicates the head gap between the print head and grid roller. 20 Head gap sensor lamp This is used when adjusting the head gap. If the print head touches the media due to narrower head gap, this lamp (green) lights up. 21 infrared lamp The infrared lamp is connected with the carriage. During printing on rigid materials it assists to fix ink onto the material. (up to 150 C) 22 Emergency stop Only to be used in case of great malfunction and danger. 23 PCB Contains the IR board 29 AP-750, Rev /04/04

30 2.3.2 Rear section N Name Function 1 AC inlet The power cable plug is inserted here. 2 Interface connector A connector to connect the Centronics interface. 3 Foot switch connector A connector to attach the foot switch cable. 4 Interface slot The network interface board attaches here. When not using the network interface, keep the cover closed. 5 Hard disk slot The expansion hard disk attaches here. When not using an expansion hard disk, keep the cover closed. 6 Ink filter cover This cover protects the user from the internal components of the product. There is an ink filter inside the cover. The cover is opened when changing the ink filter. This is normally closed. 7 Media feed slot This is the media feed slot for placing the media during the media setting procedure. 8 Infeed slot cover This cover protects the user from the mechanism inside the printer. Head gap sensor is located inside the cover. This cover automatically opens/closes according to the lifting/lowering of the print head. Do not look inside at the media feed slot cover. You may get injured as the head gap sensor uses laser beam. 9 Feed Unit This is the device which sets the media, and feeds it to the printing start position 10 Tension roller Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation. When the tension roller is lifted up, the feeding device feeds the media automatically. 11 Rear stand fixing This is used to fix the rear stand 1 or the conveyer table on the printer body. 12 PCB Contains IR board 30 AP-750, Rev /04/04

31 2.3.3 Flat stand No. Name Function 1 Front stand 1 2 Front stand 2 These are used for printing on the rigid media. Both the front stand 1 and the rear stand 1 can be removed when using the roll media. 3 Front stand 3 4 Rear stand 1 5 Rear stand 2 6 Rear stand 3 7 Media tray This is the tray for placing the rigid media. This is used to feed the rigid media frontward or backward. 31 AP-750, Rev /04/04

32 2.3.4 Operation panel The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions. The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below. See the sections below for using the operation panel. When setup menus using the operation panel: Menu setup on the operation panel When setting functions using the operation panel: Operating from the operation panel. (1) Operation keys Some keys have multiple functions depending on the printer status (normal or setup menu display). Refer to Printer status for more details. 32 AP-750, Rev /04/04

33 N Name Normal Setup menu display 1. [POWER] key Turn the product ON and OFF. Turn the product ON and OFF. 2. [F1] key Executes the function assigned to F1. Executes the function assigned to F1. 3. [F2] key Executes the function assigned to F2. Executes the function assigned to F2. 4. [F3] key Executes the function assigned to F3. Executes the function assigned to F3. 5. [F4] key Executes the function assigned to F4. Executes the function assigned to F4. 6. [MENU ] key Changes the LCD monitor display to Changes the menu in reverse order. setup menu status. 7. [MENU ] key Changes the LCD monitor display to Changes the menu in forward order. setup menu status. 8. [ENTER] key Changes the LCD monitor display to print mode display. Determines the new parameter value changes the LCD monitor display to the next and menu. Sets the parameter value and changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu. 9. [CANCEL] key - Cancels the new parameter value and changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu. Clears the parameter value and changes the LCD monitor display to the next menu. (2) LCD monitor and status lamps N Name Colour Status Function 10. LCD monitor - - This monitor displays the operation status and error messages of the product. 11. POWER lamp Green On The product is ON. Off The product is OFF. 12. ERROR lamp Red Flashing An error has occurred. The contents will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Off Either there is no error in the product or the power is OFF. 13. DATA lamp Orange On The product is receiving the print data. Flashing The product is analyzing received data. 14. MEDIA SET lamp Orange Off On 15. ROLL lamp - - Disuse 16. SHEET lamp - - Disuse Off The product is waiting to receive print data. The pressure roller is in the release position. The media is not set. The pressure roller is in the secured position. The media is set. 33 AP-750, Rev /04/04

34 2.4 PRINTER STATUS The status of the printer is explained below Normal Indicates that the printer can draw print data when media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. The contents displayed on the LCD monitor of the operation panel are as follows. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material 1 Ready to print 1 Ready to print 2 Cancel Lever up 3 2 Cancel Lever up 3 4 Feed & Reel Purge 5 4 Manual Purge 5 6 User 1 6 User 1 N Position Description 1 1st line Displays the current status of the printer. Depending on the status, the contents may be displayed in the 2nd to 4th lines. 2 Left of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F1] key. 3 Right of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F2] key. 4 Left of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F3] key. 5 Right of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F4] key. 6 Left of 4th line Displays the currently set media type Setup menu display Indicates that you can make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. Operations for plotting can be conducted with the operation panel. The contents displayed on the LCD monitor of the operation panel are as follows. 1 * SetupMenu * 2 InkStatus OriginSet 3 4 TestPrint MediaSet 5 (1/5) 6 N Position Description 1 1st line Displays the setup menu name set currently. 2 Left of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F1] key. 3 Right of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F2] key. 4 Left of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F3] key. 5 Right of 3rd line Displays the function assigned to [F4] key. 6 4th line Displays the currently available functions of [F1] key to [F4] key. Displays the page status if there are multiple pages for the currently displayed setup menu. Displays the parameter that is currently set. 34 AP-750, Rev /04/04

35 2.4.3 Changing the printer status To change the printer status, follow the steps below. (1) Changing the status from normal to the setup menu display Press either [MENU ] key or [MENU ] key on the operation panel when the printer is in normal status. The display of the operation panel changes to the setup menu display. Refer to "Menu setup on the operation panel" for details of the setup menu. (2) Changing the status from the setup menu display to normal Take one of the following actions when the printer is in the setup menu display to change the operation panel display to normal one. Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. Leave the printer as it is for 3 minutes when the status is in the setup menu display. Roll to Roll Rigid Material Refer to "Status messages" for details of displaying the printer status. 35 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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37 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the installation of the Toucan Hybrid. 3.2 UNPACKING The unpacking procedure and contents of the package are described below Unpacking procedure Unpack the package according to the following procedure. Caution : When unpacking or moving this product, always work with 4 people or more. When removing this product from the packaging box, always remove the vinyl plastic, and hold on the side of the product. Holding the unit over the vinyl plastic wrapping can result in slippage and dropping the unit, resulting in damage Unpacking packaging box of the main unit Step 1 : Move the packaging to the location to unpack. Step 2 : Remove the restraining bands. Step 3 : Remove the top board, and take out the packaging material (right upper side and left upper side) No. Name 1 Top board 2 Packaging material (right upper side) 3 Packaging material (left upper side) 37 AP-750, Rev /04/04

38 Step 4 : Remove the outer boards, and take out the accessories packaging box, and the slope packaging box. No. Name 1 Outer board 2 Accessories packaging box 3 Slope packaging box Step 5 : Lift the unit by holding by the side of the product. Step 6 : Remove the packaging material (lower right side, lower side). Step 7 : Remove tape from all the casters (right side). Step 8 : Remove the packaging material (lower left side) by using the same procedure as in 5-7. No. Name 1 Packaging material (lower right side) 2 Packaging material (lower side) 3 Packaging material (lower left side) Step 9 : Open the slope packaging box and take out the two slopes. Step 10 : Attach the slope to the front side or the back side of the palette. Step 11 : Using the slope, lower the product from the palette. No. Name 1 Slope 2 Palette 38 AP-750, Rev /04/04

39 Unpacking packaging box of the flat stand Step 1 : Move the packaging to the location to unpack. Step 2 : Remove the restraining bands. Step 3 : Open the package, and take out the packaged items Verification of packaged items After unpacking the packaging box, inspect to make sure that the unit is not damaged, and that all necessary parts are present. If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following; The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. Nearest MUTOH local dealer Contents of packaged items (1) Packaging box of the main unit No. Name Q ty No. Name Q ty 1 Main unit, stand, winding unit 1 set 3 Media tube (for winding unit) 1 2 Scroller (for 64 inches) 2 4 Media sticking prevention screen 1 39 AP-750, Rev /04/04

40 (2) Accessories packaging box No. Name Q ty No. Name Qty 1 Power cable 2 14 Cap Sponge 12 2 Power cable clamp 1 15 Syringe 3 3 CD with Adjustment file 1 16 Hexagon wrench (4 mm) 1 4 Foot switch 1 17 Screwdriver 1 5 Media holder plate 2 18 Screw (for Media sticking prevention screen) 7 6 Gloves 1 box 19 Spring (for Media sticking prevention screen) 3 7 Funnel 6 20 Panel Sheet 1 set 8 Polynit wiper 1 box Print head wiper 1 22 Accessories box 1 10 Magnet sheet (white) Panel Cover Magnet sheet (black) 1 25 User s Guide 1 13 Hand pump 1 26 Quick Start Manual 1 40 AP-750, Rev /04/04

41 (3) Packaging box of the flat stand No. Name Q ty No. Name Qty 1 Base frame 4 8 Adjuster 16 2 Foot (Centre) 8 9 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M8) 16 3 Foot unit (F1, B1) Each 2 10 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6) 84 4 Foot unit (F2, B2) Each 2 11 T nut 4 5 Foot unit (F3, B3) Each 2 12 T nut support 4 6 Top frame (F1, B1) Each 1 13 Hexagon wrench (5mm) 1 7 Top frame (F2, F3, B2, B3) Each 1 14 Single-ended Wrench 1 41 AP-750, Rev /04/04

42 3.3 ASSEMBLY The assembly of this product is described below Removal of protective packaging material Protective packaging material is attached in the following locations of this product. Remove all protective packaging material according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Remove tape from all parts of the product. Caution : Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the maintenance cover. Step 2 : Open the maintenance cover. Step 3 : Remove the two packaging materials from inside the front cover. Step 4 : Remove the tape on the head unit. No. Name 1 Packaging material 2 Head unit Make sure that the Y-bare cable inside the front cover is as follows when the product is tilted to carry in: The Y-bare cable is not fallen down or is not out of position. The Y-rail cover is not interfered by the Y-bare cable Step 5 : Close the maintenance cover. 42 AP-750, Rev /04/04

43 Step 6 : Using the screwdriver attached to the product, remove the following parts to fix both side of the cushioning roller: Screw (2) Skirted collar (2) No. Name 1 Cushioning roller 2 Skirted collar 3 Screw Packaging material Installing panel sheet and panel cover Install the following items on the operation panel before operating this product: Panel sheet: install to choose the operation languages among English, Chinese, and Korean. Panel cover: install to protect the operation panel with the ink or the JetWash fluid Install the panel sheet and panel cover according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Install the panel sheet on the operation panel. Step 2 : Install the following parts on the operation panel one over the other: Magnet sheet (black) Panel cover Magnet sheet (white) No. Name 1 Operation panel 2 Panel sheet 3 Magnet sheet (black) 4 Panel cover 5 Magnet sheet (white) When the panel cover has ink or jetwash fluid stains, change the panel cover with new ones. 43 AP-750, Rev /04/04

44 3.3.3 Installing the media sticking prevention screen Install the media sticking prevention screen, when roll media such as Terpolin, that is likely to stick to the product during transportation is used as the primary media. Install the screen according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Install the screen to the media guide as shown below. Step 2 : Using the screwdriver attached to the product, tighten the seven screws (for Media sticking prevention screen) shown below to fix the screen to the product. No. Name 1 Media guide 2 Media sticking prevention screen 3 Screw Step 3 : Attach the three springs (for Media sticking prevention screen) shown below to the screen. Step 4 : Install the springs to the brackets on the product. No. Name 1 Media sticking prevention screen 2 Spring 3 Bracket Note : If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following; The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. Nearest MUTOH local dealer. 44 AP-750, Rev /04/04

45 3.3.4 Installing the power cable clamp Install the power cable clamp on the rear face of the product. Install the clamp according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Using the screwdriver attached to the product, remove the screw on the rear face of the product. No. Name 1 Screw Step 2 : Install the power cable clamp and screw to the rear face of the product. Step 3 : Tighten the thumbscrew to fix the power cable clamp on the product. No. Name 1 Power cable clamp 2 Thumbscrew 45 AP-750, Rev /04/04

46 3.3.5 Assembling the flat stand Assemble the flat stand to feed the rigid media Checking the assembly position Please refer to the next 5 digit numbers on stickers for the stand assembly Sticker No. 1. Unit position F:Media-Out side B:Media-In side 2. Placement order 1:Unit side 2:Centre 3:Outside 3. Top and bottom position U:Upper tray side D:Bottom frame side 4. Right and left position (from front) R:Right M:Centre L:Left 5. Back and forth position 1:Unit side 2:Outside (Packing details of stand parts) 1.Stand F1 unit, Stand B1 unit :1 set 2.Upper and bottom frames of F2, F3, B2, B3 :1 per unit (total 8) 3.Back and forth of legs of F2, F3, B2, B3 (1,2) :6 per unit (total 24 ) 4.Hexagon M 6 screw :20 per unit(total 80) 5.Hexagon M 8screw :4 per unit (4 unit, total 16) 46 AP-750, Rev /04/04

47 Assembly procedure of flat stand Please follow the steps below to assemble the flat stand. Step 1 : Assemble the front stand 2,3 and rear stand 2,3, a total of 4 sets. Step 2 : Mount the stand on the base frame. Adjust the centre stand referring to the mark on the base frame. Mount with hexagon M6 screws (4pcs). You can find a sticker on each frame. Make sure they match. Step 3 : Mount the right and left stand units. Use 4 hexagon M8 screws for the bottom and 8 hexagon M6 screws for the frame. 47 AP-750, Rev /04/04

48 Step 4 : Mount the frame with 8 hexagon M6 screws. Step 5 : Assemble each unit of front and back (4 unit) in the same way. Notes: There are stickers at the screw positions. Please refer to the sticker No. carefully. 48 AP-750, Rev /04/04

49 3.4 INSTALLATION Printer installation is explained below Choosing a place for the printer Install the printer in a proper location referring to the following. Caution : The ink and jetwash fluid used for this printer contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). Make sure to follow the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local government. It is necessary to install a local ventilation unit, push/pull type ventilation unit, or a total ventilation unit to perform adequate ventilation. The ink and jetwash fluid used for this printer contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). It is flammable so open flame is prohibited in the area. In a dry environment, static electricity can cause ignition, so before handling the ink, jetwash fluid, or waist fluid, touch a metallic object first to remove static electricity from your body. Do not near materials having static, and take an appropriate measures against static electricity. Do not place the printer in a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the product to fall, become damaged, or cause injury. Unstable surfaces Slanted surfaces Locations that are subject to vibration from other product Do not stand on the printer or place any heavy objects on it. Doing so may cause it to fall over, become damaged, or cause injury. Do not cover the ventilation hole of the printer with cloth, such as a blanket or table cloth. Doing so could prevent the printer from ventilating and cause fire. Keep the printer away from humid and dusty areas. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or fire Installation environment Requirements Area 12.6m² (146ft²) or larger. Frontage of 4.7m(15.7ft) or greater Floor loading capability 2490Pa (300kg/m²) or over Electrical Voltage AC100V 120V / AC220V 240V ± 10% Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz Capacity AC100V 120V: 15 A or more AC220V 240V: 7.5 A or more Environmental Recommended operation environment Temperature : between 23 and 30 C Humidity : between 35 and 70 % Operational conditions Storage environment Use operation environment Temperature : between 20 and 32 C Humidity : between 30 and 70 % Recommended environment for rigid material Temperature: + 25 C Humidity: + 38 % Temperature: -10 C (14F) to 60 C (140F) Humidity: 20% to 80% without condensation 49 AP-750, Rev /04/04

50 Note : Avoid the following temperature and humidity conditions. Otherwise, printed images may appear differently from what you expect. Places where sudden changes in temperature and humidity are expected, even though the condition is within the range written above. Places where direct sunlight or excessive lighting are expected. Places where air conditioners blow directly. MUTOH recommends that the printer should be installed where air conditioning can be adjusted easily Required space (roll-to-roll) Install the printer on a flat surface that fulfils the following conditions Required space (flatbed) Install the printer on a flat surface that fulfils the following conditions. 50 AP-750, Rev /04/04

51 3.4.2 Installing the printer To install the printer, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Step 2 : Move the printer to where it will be installed. Rotate the adjusters in the direction shown below to make the printer stable. Stand: 4 Winding unit: 1 Feed unit: 1 Step 3 : Jiggle the printer to make sure that it stable. No. Name 1 Adjuster 2 Stand 3 Winding unit 4 Feed unit Installing the flat stand Please follow the steps below to install and adjust the flat stand assembly. Step 1 : The front stand 1 is to be mounted with the printer. Mount the hole of the installation plate of the front stand unit 1 according to the guide-pin of the printer. This is only possible when stand 2 and 3 are assembled. Because stand 1 is hooked to stand 2. Step 2 : When the front stand unit is installed with the main body of the printer, height is adjusted with a wrench (1) 51 AP-750, Rev /04/04

52 Step 3 : The head gap adjustment lever of the printer is turned UP and the gap is expanded. Next, put the spirit level on the roller side of front stand one unit and Grid roller of the main body. Adjust the screw with a wrench. Step 4 : The installation of the front stand 1 unit ends when it is adjusted parallel. Remove the spirit level Step 5 : Place the front stand 1 and 2 next to each other. Adjust the height with a wrench and level. When the adjustment is correct, lock the metal fittings. Step 6 : Adjust stand 2 and 3 in the same way. Level Wrench Adjust Lock Notes: Each stand unit must be horizontal. 52 AP-750, Rev /04/04

53 Step 7 : Rear stand unit 1-3 are to be installed and adjusted in the same way. Everything must be horizontal. Notes: In the last step, the height of only the front stand 1 unit should be lowered by 2 mm with a wrench. Step 8 : Load media tray parallel with the grid rollers. Notes: Be careful not to damage the backing when loading the media tray. Step 9 : Check if the media tray is well clamped between the sides of the conveyor table, if not proceed to step 10. If it everything fits well, please proceed to the adjustment of the rear flat stand. Step 10 : There is only one side of the conveyor table adjustable. The one on the side of the spitting box is locked. Push the media tray against the locked side and adjust the other side until the media tray is well fitted. Locked side (with a hole instead of a hexagon screw) 53 AP-750, Rev /04/04

54 Step 11 : Loosen the hexagon screw with a wrench. Move it as close as possible to the media tray an tighten the screw again. Adjustable side (with hexagon screw) No. 1 Wrench 2 Hexagon screw 3 Media tray Description Step 12 : Follow the steps below to adjust the rear flat stand. Step 1: Print the table-alignment fle in 180 dpi/ uni / 1 pass which you can find on the CD in the box. Step 2: Push the media tray and pattern to the back Step 3: Measure the distances A and B between rolls and line. If it is not the same, adjust the stand and repeat step 1 to 3 until adjustment is correct. 54 AP-750, Rev /04/04

55 4 PREPARING FOR A JOB Important : Please check the ink status while printing in flatbed. When error message Ink not filled is displayed, IR lamp will power on, this can cause burning hazard. With firmware versions, older than V 3.02 L, continually check ink level. Because there will not be a message when bottles are almost empty. 4.1 INTRODUCTION The procedures needed before using the printer are explained below. 4.2 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE The connection procedure for the power cable is explained below. Important : Make sure that the distributed power cable is used. Using a different cable may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. The disconnect device is the plug on the power supply cord. Caution : Be careful of the following when handling the power cable: Do not make any modifications to the power cable. Do not place anything heavy on the power cable. Do not bend, twist, or pull the cable. Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat. If the power cable is damaged, contact one of the following locations. The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer Nearest MUTOH local dealer 55 AP-750, Rev /04/04

56 To connect the power cable, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Plug the power cable to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. No. Name 1 Power cable clamp 2 Screw Step 2 : Plug the power cable to the AC inlet. No. Name 1 AC inlet 2 Power cable Step 3 : Attach the power cable clamp on the power cable as shown below, and tighten the screw. Step 4 : No. Name 1 Power cable 2 Power cable clamp 3 Screw Plug the cable to the outlet correctly. 56 AP-750, Rev /04/04

57 Important : Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock. Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V). Do not put many loads on one electrical output. Otherwise, heat may be generated and cause fire. Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal, and use the terminal correctly. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. 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 lightening rods Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lightening occurs. Water pipes or faucets If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the earth will not work correctly. Caution : Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur. Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug. Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go. Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not to be used for a long time. Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfill the conditions below. Earth terminals of power socket Earth wires with copper morsel which at least 650 mm under ground If you cannot use earth terminals or find any of them, contact the shop where you bought your printer. Do not unplug the power cable when the printer is on. If power cable is unplugged, leave the printer for at least 1 minute before plugging the cable in again. No. Name 1 Power cable 57 AP-750, Rev /04/04

58 4.3 CONNECTING THE FOOT SWITCH The connection procedure for the foot switch is described below. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead doing so at the operation panel. Caution : When handling the foot switch, be aware of the following: Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch Do not bend the cable of the foot switch with force, and do not pull. Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices. Install the foot switch according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Make sure that the power of the unit is OFF. The power is ON if the operation panel displays the following conditions: The [POWER] key is in the pushed in condition The POWER lamp is lit (red). Press the [POWER] key again to turn the power OFF. Step 2 : Connect the foot switch cable connector to the foot switch connector on the rear face of the unit, and fix into place with a screw. No. Name 1 Foot switch connector 2 Foot switch cable 58 AP-750, Rev /04/04

59 Step 3 : Place the foot switch on the floor under the stand. No. Name 1 Foot switch 59 AP-750, Rev /04/04

60 4.4 SELECTION ROLL-TO-ROLL OR RIGID MATERIALS Step 1 : After powering ON the unit, following message is shown on the display *Mode* F1 Roll Plate F2 Step 2 : Step 3 : Select the appropriate key. In case the unit was installed as roll-to-roll and plate is selected (or the other way around) an error message is displayed: Change to same mode Step 4 : Step 5 : Press the [CANCEL] key. Reselect the configuration. You can also change from roll-to-roll, to plate while the printer is powered on. Step 1 : Step 2 : Change the handle Reselect in the menu roll or plate. 60 AP-750, Rev /04/04

61 4.5 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF The method to turn the power ON or OFF is described below. Important : Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage on long term. Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so could result in burns. Please note that after operating the infrared lamp and infrared lamp house will keep their temperature for several minutes. Let it cool off. Not doing so could result in burns. In case the carriage touches the media, power OFF and ON the unit. Do not touch the carriage or infrared lamp Caution : During printing on rigid materials, the fans will cool off the infrared lamp. Please note there is no detection. Regularly check if the fans are working. You can do this by using a sheet of paper holding between fans and lamp house Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Caution : When opening/closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. 61 AP-750, Rev /04/04

62 No. Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 2 : Remove the print head cap, according to the following procedure. a. Remove the fixing tape on the print head cap from the print head. b. Hold the print head cap at the bottom, then remove the hook while pulling the print head cap toward near side. c. Remove the print head by moving it backward and then downward. No. Name 1 Print head cap 2 Fixing tape 3 Hook 4 Print head 62 AP-750, Rev /04/04

63 Step 3 : Put the purge plate on the purge stand. Notes: The purge plate must be placed on the purge stand whenever the power is on, except in the case when head cleaning is performed. refer to Head cleaning If waste fluid comes into contact with the inside of the product, the product may malfunction. When setting the purge plate, make sure not to contact to the print head surface. No. Name 1 Purge stand 2 Purge plate Step 4 : Close the maintenance cover. Close firmly until the cover is fixed into place. No. Name 1 Maintenance cover 63 AP-750, Rev /04/04

64 Step 5 : Step 6 : Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit ON. The POWER lamp of the operation panel will light (red). After powering ON the unit, following message is shown on the display *Mode* F1 Roll Plate F2 Select the appropriate key. In case the unit was installed as roll-to-roll and plate is selected (or the other way around) an error message is displayed: Change to same mode Press the [CANCEL] key. Reselect the configuration. *Mode* F1 Roll Plate F2 Step 7 : The unit will initial startup operations. Following message is displayed on the operation panel. * Capping Out Remover Head Cap And Press ENTER In case that the parts life becomes end, when turning the power of the unit ON, the following messages are displayed alternately on the operation panel every 2 seconds. refer to Replacement of the print head and CR motor * Capping Out Remover Head Cap And Press ENTER 64 AP-750, Rev /04/04

65 *Check maintenance Motor [CR PF LV UD] Motor [Takeup Send] Head [KCcMmY] Step 8 : After confirming the removal of the print head cap, push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. The initialization of the hard disk which is installed to the unit is performed for about 10 seconds after 3 seconds from the launch of the initial start-up operation. During this operation : The operation panel will not work even if pushing [ENTER] key. The display will not change even if the parts life cycle is displayed. Step 9 : After finishing initial startup operations, the unit will enter the normal operating condition. If there are any problems during the initial startup operation, the unit will display a message on the operation panel, and the operation may stop. If the operation stops, refer to "Troubleshooting", and take the appropriate measures. Step 10 : Keep the print head cap in the accessories box an close to the lid. No. Name 1 Print head cap 2 Accessories box 3 Lid 65 AP-750, Rev /04/04

66 4.5.2 Turning the power OFF Turn the power of the unit OFF according to the following procedure. Important : Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so could result in burns. Please note that after operating the infrared lamp and infrared lamp house will keep their temperature for several minutes. Let it cool off. Not doing so could result in burns. Step 1 : Step 2 : Follow Test printing, and perform nozzle check printing. Verify if there is any clogging of nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing. If printing quality declines, or if missing dots are evident after the nozzle check, the print heads need to be cleaned. Refer to "Head cleaning" to perform head cleaning. If turning the power OFF without head cleaning, the clogged nozzle may not restore. Step 3 : Step 4 : Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product. There is no printing operation being performed. The operation panel is in a normal status. Using the enclosed syringe, soak enough the sponges of the print head cap with the jetwash fluid. No. Name 1 Print head cap 2 Sponge 3 Pipette Step 5 : Push the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit OFF. 66 AP-750, Rev /04/04

67 The power is ON if the operation panel displays the following conditions: The [POWER] key is in the pushed in condition The POWER lamp is lit (green). Press the [POWER] key again to turn the power OFF. Step 6 : Following message is displayed on the operation panel for 3 seconds. If pushing [POWER] key on the operation panel by mistake, push [POWER] key again while the following message is displayed. Power Off Step 7 : The product will perform the power OFF operation. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. * CapCover Set* Put Head Cap on and Press ENTER 67 AP-750, Rev /04/04

68 Step 8 : Open the maintenance cover. Caution : When opening/closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. No. Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 9 : Put the purge plate down from the purge stand. No. Name 1 Purge stand 2 Purge plate 68 AP-750, Rev /04/04

69 Step 10 : Install the print head cap to the print head. No. Name 1 Print head cap 2 Print head Step 11 : Close the maintenance cover. Close firmly until the cover is fixed into place. No. Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 12 : After confirming the installation of print head cap, push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. Caution : When turning the power OFF, always install the print head cap. Otherwise the nozzle may become clogged. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. * MediaFeed Select* Need media feed? Yes ENTER No CANCEL (none) 69 AP-750, Rev /04/04

70 Only displayed when operating in roll-to-roll mode. Step 13 : When the media is set, performs following operation a. When feeding the media, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. b. When not feeding the media, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel or wait 10 seconds. If the pressure lever is up, the media will not feed even if the [ENTER] key on the operation panel is pressed. Step 14 : The product will finish the power OFF operation. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. ******************** * Power Off * * Please Wait * ******************** If the [ENTER] key is pressed in Step 13, the product will send the media for 0.8m (2.6ft.). The pressure roller raise. The POWER lamp of the operation panel will turn OFF. The product will automatically turn the power OFF. If there are any problems during the power OFF operation, the unit will display a message on the operation panel, and the operation may stop. If the operation stops, refer to Troubleshooting", and take the appropriate measures 70 AP-750, Rev /04/04

71 4.5.3 An emergency power OFF There are two emergency stops onto the Toucan Hybrid. Caution : Only to be used when a great malfunction occurs. To perform an emergency stop, please follow the instructions below. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Step 6 : Push the emergency stop. The carriage will move to one of the corners. Press the [POWER] key to power off the unit. Remove the cause of the malfunctioning. Make sure the machine can be operated safely again. Pull out the emergency stop by turning it counterclockwisely. Press the [POWER] key to power on the unit. The display will mention Confirm Safety Step 7 : Press the [ENTER] key to confirm safety. Caution : Make sure the printer is checked for clogged nozzles and cap the heads even when the printer connot be used for printing after a malfunctioning occurs. Caution : Do not touch the carriage! 71 AP-750, Rev /04/04

72 4.6 REFILLING THE INK - JETWASH FLUID The refilling of the ink and jetwash fluids is described below. Warning : The ink used in this product contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). Make sure to follow the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments. It is necessary to install a local ventilation unit, push/pull type ventilation unit, or a total ventilation unit to perform adequate ventilation. If ink or jetwash liquid is swallowed, do not make the person throw up, but immediately call a doctor and a poison management center. If there is contact in eyes or inhalation, it may cause irritation. Follow the cautions and procedures labeled on the ink and jetwash bottles, and take action immediately. The ink used in the product contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE). It is flammable so open flame is prohibited in the area. In a dry environment, static electricity can cause ignition, so before handling the ink, jetwash liquid or waste liquids, touch a metallic object first to remove static electricity from your body. Do not near materials having static, and take appropriate measures against static electricity. Caution : When refilling ink or jetwash fluid, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. The ink and jetwash liquid are hazardous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well. When filling the ink, use MUTOH recommended ink only. If you do not use this ink. Printouts may become faint and the printer will not be able to detect the end of the ink. Problems caused by using ink other than the recommended will void the warranty. Refer to the following for the ink type and the details. refer to Options/Supply list In order to perform verification of printing operations, ink is passed through the ink routing of the unit once, so there will be some colouration of the ink passages, waste fluid tubes and filters. 72 AP-750, Rev /04/04

73 Refill the ink and jetwash fluid of the unit according to the following procedure: Step 1 : Open the lid of the main tank. No. Name 1 Main tank Step 2 : Step 3 : Turn or roll the ink supply bottle a few times, without letting the ink bubble into the bottle. Refill the ink and jetwash fluid of the main tank according to the following procedure: Caution : The refilled ink or jetwash liquid must not exceed the upper limit (about 2 liters) of the main tank. If it exceeds the upper limit, the ink will leak out and cause printer problems. When filling the main tank with ink, make sure not to make a mistake with the ink colour and the ink tube colours. Filling the tank with wrong colour ink can make the print head useless. The colour of the ink to fill in the main tank is labeled on the tank tray according to the following codes: K: Black C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow Lc: Light Cyan Lm: Light Magenta JW: Jetwash fluid 73 AP-750, Rev /04/04

74 a. When filling the ink: Place the clean funnel into the main tank, and refill the main tank with the ink from the supply ink bottle. No. Name 1 Main tank 2 Funnel 3 Supply ink bottle b. When filling the jetwash fluid: Using the hand pump, refill the main tank with the jetwash fluid from the container. No. Name 1 Main tank 2 Hand pump 3 Container 74 AP-750, Rev /04/04

75 Step 4 : Remove the funnel from the main tank, and close the lid securely. Caution : Be sure to close the lid of the main tank tightly. If the lid is not tightly closed or loose, it will cause a defect when purging, loading or unloading the ink. When filling the main tank with ink, always change the funnel for every colour. After using the funnels, clean the ink off with jetwash fluid well before storing. No. Name 1 Main tank Step 5 : Step 6 : After filling 1 tank of ink, fill the next colour main tank. After filling all main tanks with ink, make sure that the discharge valve is closed securely. No. Name 1 Waste fluid valve 75 AP-750, Rev /04/04

76 Step 7 : Step 8 : Turn the unit ON. The printer starts initial filling. Following message is displayed on the operation panel. Filling Ink Wait for a while During ink replenishment, note the following. Do not turn the printer off. Do not unplug the power cable. Do not open the maintenance cover. Step 9 : When the initial filling finishes, following message up is displayed on the operation panel. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material Paper End Plate Cancel Lever Up Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge Manual Purge User 1 User 1 Printing the first time after ink replenishment may lead to the following phenomena. Printed line grazes White lines If any of the above occurs, perform head cleaning 2 or 3 times before printing by following the procedures of "Head cleaning before printing", then check the printing result. If your image is still different from what you expected, leave the printer for at least 1 hour, execute head cleaning, print your image, then check it. If you still want to make improvements, contact MUTOH local dealer. 76 AP-750, Rev /04/04

77 4.7 MEDIA HANDLING The following describes the procedures for installing and setting the media and how to use the take-up mechanism. The procedures required for media installation is shown in the following flow diagram. Refer to the following items according to the model to be used before performing the operations. (1) Using the rigid media Install Flat Stand Make sure to use clean media tray (clean with Isopropanol) Set head height in the highest position Set the rigid media on the printer Setting of the rigid media (2) Using the roll media Remove the flat stand Removing the flat stand Install the roll media to the scroller Placement of the roll media Set the roll media to the product Loading roll media When the take-up mechanism is used, set the roll medial to the take-up mechanism Setting winding unit Set the media type Setting media type Caution : When performing the following work, always perform work with 2 people. Setting of the rigid media Removal of flat stand Placement of the roll media Setting of the roll media Setting of the winding unit 77 AP-750, Rev /04/04

78 4.7.1 Setting of the rigid media The procedure for loading the rigid media is explained below. Set the media according to the following procedure. Caution : Make sure to use a clean media tray. If not clean, clean with Isopropanol. Step 1 : Step 2 : Turn ON the power of printer. Printer starts the initializing operation. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Plate Cancel Lever Up Manual Purge User 1 43 m Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Set Media detection ON. The media tray is detected. Origin Point is set. Press the [F2] key to raise the pressure rollers. Turn the head height adjusting handle in the UP direction (clockwise). Then, lift the print head until the gap between the print head and the grid roller is wide enough to allow the media to pass freely. The gap (head gap) between the print head and the grid roller is indicated on the head gap counter. No. Name 1 Head gap adjusting handle 2 Grid roller 3 Print head 4 Head gap counter 78 AP-750, Rev /04/04

79 Caution : Make sure the gap is big enough. Please not that the media tray is already 4 mm. In case the gap is not big enough, the print head could crash onto the media, causing permanent damage For example: Media tray : 4 mm (40 on display) Media : 3 mm so the display must show at least 70. Step 6 : Place a printing media on the media tray of the flat stand so that it can be parallel to the media feeding direction. Caution : Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the rigid media and the media tray. No. Name 1 Media 2 Flat stand 3 Media tray Caution : When moving the media, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the flat stand roller and the media tray 79 AP-750, Rev /04/04

80 No. Name 1 Media 2 Media tray 3 Media feed slot Step 7 : Step 8 : Press the [F2] key to lower the pressure rollers. Adjust the head gap according to the following procedure. Caution : Do not look inside at the media feed slot cover. You may get injured as the head gap sensor uses laser beam. a. Lower the print head by turning the head gap adjusting handle in the DOWN direction (counter clockwise) until the head gap sensor lamp lights up. No. Name 1 Head gap adjusting handle 2 Head gap sensor lamp 80 AP-750, Rev /04/04

81 b. Lift the print head by slowly turning the head gap adjusting handle in the UP direction (clockwise) until the head gap sensor lamp goes OFF again. Keep a record of the head gap counter value at this time. No. Name 1 Head gap adjusting handle 2 Head gap sensor bump 3 Head gap counter c. Finish the head gap adjustment. Step 9 : The media initial menu is displayed on the operation panel. Step 10 : Set the media width. Caution : Make sure the gap is big enough. Please not that the media tray is already 4 mm. In case the gap is not big enough, the print head could crash onto the media, causing permanent damage. For example: Media tray : 4 mm (40 on display) Media : 3 mm (30 on display) so the display must show at least 70. Caution : During printing on rigid materials, the fans will cool off the infrared lamp. Please note there is no detection. Regularly check if the fans are working. You can do this by using a sheet of paper holding between the fans and lamp housing. 81 AP-750, Rev /04/04

82 4.7.2 Removing the flat stand The removal method of the flat stand is explained below. When using the roll media, the flat stand installed on the printer must be removed. Remove the flat stand according to the following procedure. Important: Make sure the power of the machine is OFF. Caution : When installing or removing the front stand 1, please make sure not to touch the carriage or infrared lamp. Doing so may cause permanent damage. Step 1 : Please raise the front stand 1 unit with two persons until the guide pin comes off. Step 2 : Put the front stand 1 unit on the front stand 2 unit when guide pins come off. Please latch the metal fittings on the side of the stand leg. Step 3 : The pushing-up-grip under the transportation stand is to be lowered (to be rotated right), and the paper guide is pushed up. In this step, please operate carefully from injury. 82 AP-750, Rev /04/04

83 Caution : Be careful not to pinch your fingers or get. Step 4 : Please raise the transportation stand-fixation-block. Caution : Be careful not to pinch your fingers or get stuck. Step 5 : Please turn the steering wheel so the head height is raised by 50 mm or more. Then, please lift the rear stand 1 with two persons until the guide pin comes off. Step 6 : When guide pin comes off, please put the rear stand 1 on the rear stand 2. Please fix the metal fittings of the side of the stand leg. 83 AP-750, Rev /04/04

84 4.7.3 Placement of the roll media The procedure for installing roll media to the printer is explained below. To install roll media, use the scroller that comes with your printer. The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. Media tube: diameter 3 inches, length 1626mm (64.0in.) or less Width: 1626mm (64in.) or less External diameter: 250mm (9.8in.) or less Weight: 100kg (220Lbs.) or less Problems that occur due to usage of media such as printable side with inside are not guaranteed. To install roll media, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Using the attached hexagon wrench, loosen the two screws for the flange on the opposite side of the positioning ring, and remove the flange from the scroller. No. Name 1 Scroller 2 Flange 3 Screw 4 Positioning ring Step 2 : To load roll media, follow the steps below. Set the roll media on a flat surface, such as on a desk. a. When using roll media of which the printable side is outside: Insert the flange into the roll media. Note that the end of media is on the left side, viewed from the positioning ring side. 84 AP-750, Rev /04/04

85 No. Name 1 Flange 2 Roll media 3 Positioning ring b. When using roll media of which the printable side is inside: Insert the flange into the roll media. Note that the end of media on the right side, viewed from the flange side. Step 3 : Insert the flange until the right end meets the media tube of the roll media. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Roll media 3 Positioning ring Step 4 : Attach the flange to the other end of the media to fix the media firmly. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Roll media Step 5 : Using the attached hexagon wrench, loosen the two screws for the flange on the side of the positioning ring. 85 AP-750, Rev /04/04

86 No. Name 1 Flange 2 Screw 3 Positioning ring Step 6 : Adjust the position of the flanges so that the dimension "a" and "b" shown below becomes equal by referring the positioning holes on the scroller. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Positioning hole Step 7 : After adjusting the position of the scroller, tighten the bolt (x 2) back in their original positions. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Screw 3 Positioning ring Step 8 : Attach both ends of the scroller to the feed unit of the product with the positioning ring to the left. Caution : Be careful not to pinch clothes, hair, and fingers between the scroller and the feed unit when performing the following work: When attaching the scroller to the product. During printing. 86 AP-750, Rev /04/04

87 Set the scroller onto the printer correctly by referring to the figure below. If the scroller direction is wrong, the printer cannot feed the media correctly. No. Name 1 Load Unit 2 Scroller 3 Positioning ring 87 AP-750, Rev /04/04

88 4.7.4 Loading roll media The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Set headgap to 0, select roll Turn the unit ON. The printer starts the initializing operation. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Paper End Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge User 1 In the following conditions, follow "Menu setup on the operation panel" and set individual settings. When using the winding unit: Set the winding unit setting to "ON" Refer to Take-up mechanism menu When not performing media detection during media initialization: Set media detection to "OFF" Refer to Media detection menu When using roll media of which the printable side is outside: Set the feed unit item to "Outside" Refer to Feed unit menu When using roll media of which the printable side is inside: Set the feed unit item to "Inside". Refer to Feed unit menu Set media detection to "OFF". Refer to Media detection menu When not performing media detection during media initialization: Set media detection to "OFF" Step 4 : Step 5 : Verify that the MEDIA SET lamp of the operation panel is unlit. Press [F2] key to raise the pressure roller. The MEDIA SET lamp will light (orange). The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Set Media Cancel Lever Down Feed&Reel Purge User 1 88 AP-750, Rev /04/04

89 When raising or lowering the pressure roller, you can use the foot switch instead of the operation panel. No. Name 1 Foot switch Step 6 : Lift up the tension roller at the backside of the product with your hand. The roll media is fed. No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Tension roller 89 AP-750, Rev /04/04

90 Step 7 : After passing the roll media through the tension roller, place in the media feed slot from the top of the damper. If there is a part not wounded tightly on the end of the roll media, wind it tightly again, then load it. a. When using roll media of which the printable side is outside: No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Tension roller 3 Guide roller 4 Media feed slot b. When using the roll media of which the printable side is inside: No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Tension roller 3 Guide roller 4 Media feed slot Step 8 : Pull the roll media out about 1m from the front media feed slot. 90 AP-750, Rev /04/04

91 No. Name 1 Media feed slot 2 Roll media Step 9 : Press the [F3] key of the operation panel. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. *Feed&Reel* F1 F. Order F. Reverse F2 F3 Forward Backward F4 1/2 *Feed&Reel* F1 R. Reverse Step 10 : Rewind the roll media a little by pressing [F4] key on the operation panel while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any loose or slant. 2/2 If you set the roll media free while rewinding, the roll media will fall out from the media feed slot to the rear side of the product. Make sure not to set the right edge of the media over the media setting position. If doing so, it may affect the printing quality. 91 AP-750, Rev /04/04

92 No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Media loading position When setting the roll media, set the both side of the media at least 5mm apart from the edge of the pressure roller. The slippage or creases may occur during printing. No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Pressurizing roller 92 AP-750, Rev /04/04

93 Step 11 : If the edge of the roll media is set apart 5mm or less. From the edge of the pressure roller, adjust the position of the roll media according to the following procedure: a. Using the attached hexagon wrench, loosen the screws (each 2) for both flanges to move the roll media right and left. b. After adjusting the position of the roll media, tighten the screws back in their original positions. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Screw 3 Roll media Step 12 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. The operation panel returns to the normal condition. Notes: When using a winding unit, follow "Setting winding unit" and set the roll media to the winding unit. Step 13 : Press the [F2] key on the operation panel to lower the pressure roller. The MEDIA SET lamp goes off. If you load a new tube of roll media, the media end may not be straight. If so, cut the end of the roll media. Refer to "Roll media cutting procedure" to cut the roll media. Notes: When using a winding unit, follow "Setting winding unit" and set the roll media to the winding unit. Step 14 : The media initial menu is displayed on the operation panel. 93 AP-750, Rev /04/04

94 4.7.5 Setting winding unit The setup for the winding unit is described below. When using the winding unit, set up the winding unit according to the following procedure. When using the winding unit, always load the media before printing. Step 1 : Step 2 : Make sure the levers are up. Attach the media tube to the scroller for the winding unit Refer to Placement of the roll media When using the winding unit, always use the media tube attached to the product. Step 3 : Hold the scroller so that the flange on the side of the positioning ring is on the right, and attach both ends of the scroller to the winding unit. Set the scroller onto the printer correctly by referring to the figure below. If the direction of the attachment is wrong, the media will not be wound correctly. No. Name 1 Winding unit 2 Scroller 3 Positioning ring Step 4 : Pull out the roll media from the feed slot, and fix into place with tape so that the leading edge is parallel with the media tube. 94 AP-750, Rev /04/04

95 No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Media tube 3 Cushioning roller When setting the roll media to the winding unit, Check the front and back of the product and make sure the media is free of wrinkles or slack. Install the media on the media tube so that the printing side faces outside. The media cannot be wound if the printable side faces inside. Front section 95 AP-750, Rev /04/04

96 Rear section Step 5 : Rotate the scroller by hand, and wind the roll media to the media tube about one and a half turns. No. Name 1 Scroller Step 6 : Step 7 : Set the roll media according to the following procedures: Referring to Loading roll media If media is set correctly, lever down. 96 AP-750, Rev /04/04

97 4.8 HEAD CLEANING BEFORE PRINTING Before printing, perform purge and head cleaning to clean the print head surface and the nozzle. Follow the steps below for the head cleaning. Caution : When performing a head cleaning: Put the gloves supplied with the printer on both hands. Only use the print head wiper or polynit wipers supplied with the printer. Otherwise nozzles may become clogged. The ink and jetwash liquid are hazardous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well. Step 1 : Step 2 : Turn the unit power ON. Verify that the unit is in a normal status. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material Ready to Print Ready to print Cancel Lever Up Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge F4 Manual Purge F4 User 1 43 m User 1 43 m Step 3 : Press the [F4] key of the operation panel. Go on to the Purge menu. *Purge* F1 ALL Normal F2 F1, F2 ENTER Step 4 : Press the following keys on the operation panel to change the settings. When changing the ink colour: [F1] key When changing the purge mode (Normal, little, powerful, continuous): [F2] key Notes: The factory default settings (initial values) are set as follows. Normally, there is no need to change the settings. Ink Colour: All Purge mode: Normal For details on the settings, refer to "Head cleaning". 97 AP-750, Rev /04/04

98 Step 5 : Press the [ENTER] key of the operation panel. The settings are confirmed. The unit will start the purge process. In the purge menu, if the following operation is performed, the unit will return to normal status without performing the purge process. When the [CANCEL] key of the operation panel is pressed. Purging Wait for a while Step 6 : When purge is completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal status. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material Ready to Print Ready to print Cancel Lever Up Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge Manual Purge User 1 User 1 Step 7 : Open the maintenance cover. Caution : When opening and closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught on the lid. No. Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 8 : Put the purge plate down from the purge stand. 98 AP-750, Rev /04/04

99 No. Name 1 Purge stand 2 Purge plate Step 9 : Using the attached print head wiper or polynit wipes, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself. Caution : When cleaning the print head, be careful of the following. Incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles. Do not touch the print head surface with bare hands. Wipe out ink on the print head wiper every time when ink is adhered to it. Make sure that the printhead wiper is not hard due to ink drying because that can damage the printheads. o Soak wiper in ink or jetwash before using on the printhead. No. Name 1 Print head 2 Print head wiper Step 10 : Put the purge plate on the purge stand. 99 AP-750, Rev /04/04

100 No. Name 1 Purge stand 2 Purge plate Step 11 : Close the maintenance cover. Close firmly until the cover is fixed into place No. Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 12 : Cleaning operation is ended 100 AP-750, Rev /04/04

101 4.9 TESTPRINTING Follow the steps below to do a test printing and confirm that your printer operates correctly. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. Verify that the product is at a normal status. Perform a purge. Press either the [MENU] key or [MENU] key on the operation panel. The screen shows the Setup Menu. *Setup Menu* OriginSet TestPrint F2 MediaSet (1/5) Step 5 : Press [F2] key on the operation panel. Test Print: Setup Print" is displayed on the LCD. *TestPrint* F1 Setup NozzleCheck F2 F3 Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D F4 (1/2) *TestPrint* F1 Palette Wait for a while (2/2) Step 6 : Select an item among the following and press the appropriate key, from [F1] key to [F4] key. Setup items Key name Parameters Descriptions Test Print (1/2) F1 Setup Perform Setup List. Refer to Setup List F2 Nozzle check Perform Nozzle check. Refer to Nozzle Check F3 Adj. Uni-D Perform Alignment for the Uni-direction printing. Refer to Alignment F4 Adj. Bi-D Perform Alignment for the bi-direction printing. Refer to Alignment Test Print (2/2) F1 Palette Perform Colour Palette. Refer to Colour Palette F2 Mainte. Perform Maintenance record. Refer to Maintenance record Step 7 : Print the information on the selected item. 101 AP-750, Rev /04/04

102 Step 8 : After printing, the printer returns to the normal status. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material Ready to Print Ready to print Cancel Lever Up Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge Manual Purge User 1 User Setup List Use this function to check the current status of the printer. Please attach the Setup List data on this page. For printing, refer to the following. Refer to Test printing 102 AP-750, Rev /04/04

103 4.9.2 Nozzle Check Use this function to check if there is any clogging of nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing. If printing quality declines, or if missing dots are evident after the NozzleCheck, the print heads need to be cleaned. Refer to "Head cleaning" to perform head cleaning. After finishing the head cleaning, perform the NozzleCheck again. Notes: For printing, refer to the following. Refer to Test printing Alignment Use this function to adjust the print quality for best results. The print quality of your printer is pre-adjusted when it is shipped. When the installation environment of the printer or media type have been changed and print quality declines, use this function. 103 AP-750, Rev /04/04

104 Notes: For printing, refer to the following. Refer to Test printing To do the Alignment, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. Perform accuracy adjustment printing for alignment according to "Test printing". When performing Uni-directional printing: Alignment (for the Uni-direction printing) When performing bi-directional printing: Alignment (for the Uni-direction printing and the bidirectional printing) From the printing sample "Pattern A", select the number with the slightest deviation. Step 4 : Press either the [F2] key or [F4] key to select the number for the line you choose in the previous step. PatternA (Uni D) 1~7 + F2 4 - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Step 5 : Step 6 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to register the Head A setting value. Repeat the steps from 3 to 5 to register all settings for each head. 104 AP-750, Rev /04/04

105 4.9.4 Palette This is used when comparing the pen colour setting on the computer used and the drawn colour of the product. For printing, refer to the following. Refer to Test printing 105 AP-750, Rev /04/04

106 4.10 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR PC How to connect the printer to your PC System requirements The computer system parameters required for the operation of this product is as shown below. System OS CPU Memory (RAM) Hard disk space Windows2000 Professional PentiumIII 600 MHz or higher 256 MB or more 6 GB or more The memory requirements may vary depending on the type of applications you are using and the complexity of the document you want to print. MUTOH recommends you use as large a hard disk and bulk memory as possible Selecting cables A Centronics interface is equipped with this printer for connecting with a computer. To connect the printer to your computer, you need to purchase a Centronics interface cable. Select a cable that fits your system environment depending on your computer or printing purpose. Refer to "Connecting the interface cable" for the connection procedure. Refer to "Interface Specifications" for the connection procedure. 106 AP-750, Rev /04/04

107 Connecting the interface cable The procedure for connecting the interface cable is explained below. To connect the printer to your computer, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Step 2 : Turn the printer and your computer off. Plug the cable connector of the interface cable into the interface connector on the back of the printer. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place. No. Name 1 Centronics interface connector 2 Interface cable Step 3 : Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's port. Refer to your computer's manual for the procedure for connecting to the computer. If the recommended print server connects a interface connector, you can use your printer on a network. 107 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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109 5. HANDLING THE PRINTER 5.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains how to handle the printer. 5.2 DRAWING FLOW The following flow chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary. 1. Make the drawing data. Make the printing data using an application software 2. Turn on the printer and load media into the printer. Media handling Using media 3. Perform head cleaning before printing. Head cleaning before printing 4. Make the preference setting for drawing with the printer Menu setup on the operation panel 5. Start drawing Operating from the operation panel 6. Perform after-printing operations Operations after printing 109 AP-750, Rev /04/04

110 Caution : During printing, do not touch the media guide. The media guide is hot, and may cause burns if touched. Important : Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage on long term. Caution : During printing on rigid materials, the fans will cool off the infrared lamp. Please note there is no detection. Regularly check if the fans are working. You can do this by using a sheet of paper holding before the fans. 110 AP-750, Rev /04/04

111 5.3 USING MEDIA This section describes details on media available for the printer Media type The type and qualities of media greatly much affect the results of drawing. Understand the description below fully and use the appropriate media for your purpose. The following are the recommended media for the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose. For more information about the recommended media, contact MUTOH local dealer. When using the recommended media, the setting values for the printing quality are set for each media type. When printing on media other than those specified, information regarding proper settings for the media type and settings for the product should be found on the instructions for the media, or contact the retailer of the media. 111 AP-750, Rev /04/04

112 5.3.2 Cautions on handling media When you handle media, pay attention to the following. Use the recommended medias in an appropriate environment. Following are the temperature and humidity ranges appropriate for printing. Do not use any of the following media. Media with crease, scar, tear, twist or media which tends to curl. Welded media The size of the recommended medias can change at a fixed ratio according to the temperature changes of the working environment. Before using the media, place the media in the working environment for at least 30 minutes, to have it match the temperature of the working area. Printing before media adjusts to the printing environment may cause media jams due to slippage or creases. This also adversely affects the quality of printing. Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a not printable side, blurring or slight touching may occur. Do not touch the printable side of media. Moisture or oil from hands affects the printing quality. Do not leave the printer for a long time with media loaded. The media may curl resulting in misalignment of media, media jams, or decreased printing quality. In particular, avoid this in winter, dry seasons, or during final printing. Do not lose the box or rapping bag for storing media. Important: In case the carriage or infrared lamp touches the media, power OFF and ON the unit. Do not touch the carriage or infrared lamp. 112 AP-750, Rev /04/04

113 5.3.3 Precaution on storing media When storing media, pay attention to the following. Store media away from high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight. Unused roll media must be removed from the scroller, rewound tightly, and stored in the original wrapping bag and the box. Do not wet media. Stored media has same temperature as the printer when optimized conditions are wanted The printing area Printing areas of each media with the printer are as shown below. Roll-to-roll Rigid a 100 mm 0 mm b 25.4 mm mm c 0 mm ~ 50 mm 0 mm ~ 50 mm d 25.4 mm 25 mm Printing margin C of the media feed direction is preset at the factory to 0mm as the initial value. To change the printing margin C, reset it by following the steps in "Menu setup on the operation panel". Set the continuous printing item to "ON". Refer to Joint printing menu Change the value in the continuous margin item. Refer to Joint margin menu Printing margin A of the media feed direction becomes 0 mm automatically for following cases. When the continuous printing is set as "ON". Refer to Joint printing menu 113 AP-750, Rev /04/04

114 5.3.5 Criteria for the media feed The criteria for the media feed that can be used for this product are as follows. Before using media, confirm the following evaluation items. Among the following items, if following problems occurred, those may not be warranted even if the maintenance contract is concluded. (Repair may require expense.) No.1-3, 6-8, 13, 14 Refer to "Menu setup on the operation panel" for details of the setup menu For roll-to-roll N Evaluation Evaluation Method Criteria 1 Paper float, cockle, friction 1. Set "High" for the print head height menu of the operation panel. 2. Confirm the following operation. Perform no printing, media feed only. Perform 4m printing by 200% print. 2 Antistatic 1. Set following items for the Printing mode menu of the operation panel. Printing quality:360dpi 180dpi Printing direction 2. Perform a printing of one-roll (min. 20m). No error printing, error feed, and machine-stop. 3 Slant 1. Set following items for the Printing mode menu of the operation panel. Printing quality:360dpi 360dpi Printing direction Uni-direction 2. Perform printing. No Paper float, cockle, friction. Or media should not make friction with the print head nozzle. No error printing, error feed, and machine-stop. Within 30m±0.1% with left/right edge of the media as the baseline 4 Detect the end of roll media. After Media setting, confirm the end of roll media. No error for detection of the end of roll media. 5 Media sensor After Media setting, detect media. No error for media detection sensor. 6 Weight, Diameter, Number of rolling, Width Confirm media visually. O.D.: Max. 150mm, Weight: Max. 50kg 7 Thickness in roll mode Confirm media visually. Within 0.08mm-1.0mm (In case thick roll media is loaded, use the handle to raise the pressure rollers.) 8 Rolling start of cardboard core 9 Condition of both edges of roll media Confirm media visually. Confirm media visually. Media breakaway without cardboard core lift. No remains of adhesives on media. Align the edges with the edges of the cardboard core. Tolerance: +2.0mm,-1.5mm 114 AP-750, Rev /04/04

115 10 Roll direction Confirm media visually. Printable side should be outboard. (Printable side with inboard should not be allowed) 11 Damage, wrinkle, stain, foreign materials on media Confirm media visually. No damage, wrinkle, stain, and foreign materials on media. 12 Cardboard core I.D. Confirm media visually. Full insertion of scroller to media flange. No slipping 13 Curl Confirm media visually. No float by the curl when sticking media to the media guide. No friction with the print head nozzle during printing For flatbed N Evaluation Evaluation Method Criteria 1 Cockle, friction 1. Set Head Gap higher. No Cocling 2. Set lamp height higher 2 Antistatic 1. Clean plate with Isopropanol No error prints due to anti static before printing. 3 Slant 1. Reset conveyer table. Within 30m±0.1% with left/right edge of the media as the baseline 4 Detect the end of plate media. Plate end confirmation No error for detection of the end of roll media. 5 Weight Confirm media visually Maximum total weight : 80 kg Media tray : 40 kg Maximum weight material : 40 kg 6 Thickness Confirm media visually. 70 mm Media feed compensation Depending on thickness of media, media feed amount will change. Printing results may show following symptoms. Overlapped printing images White lines on printing image, etc For above cases, adjust media feed compensation value with following procedures. Step 1 : Display Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel by following "Menu setup on the operation panel". The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. Refer to Media feed compensation menu * DistAdj * Print Change F3 PrintUnit Depth F4 (1/2) * DistAdj * F1 DataSize (2/2) 115 AP-750, Rev /04/04

116 Step 2 : Set the various values shown below to perform printing by the media feed compensation by following "Media feed compensation menu". When setting the print spacing: Media feed compensation menu (DistAdj menu) When setting the print depth: Print depth menu When setting the print size: Data size menu After setting, following messages are displayed on the operation panel. * DistAdj * F1 Print Change Print area (1/1) Step 3 : Push [F1] key on the operation panel to perform printing by media feed compensation. The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. Printing by Media feed compensation menu * DistAdj * Printing CANCEL 116 AP-750, Rev /04/04

117 Step 4 : Confirm printing result by referring the following figure. Step 5 : When printing by media feed compensation is finished, push the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. Refer to Change media feed compensation value menu * DistAdj * Print Change F2 PrintUnit Depth (12) Step 6 : Press [F2] key of the operation panel. The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. * Change * % % % - F2, F4 ENTER Step 7 : Step 8 : Step 9 : Push [F2] key or [F4] key on the operation panel to set media feed compensation value by following printing result on step 4. Push [ENTER] key on the operation panel to determine the setup value After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Step 10 : Repeat procedure 2 8 until good printing result is obtained. 117 AP-750, Rev /04/04

118 5.3.7 Installing media holder plate Do not use the media holder plate in combination with rigid materials Variations in quality and use conditions could cause the edges of the media to curl, resulting in damage to the media by the print head surface. To prevent this, use the media holder plate to reduce the amount of curling in the media. Use the following procedure to install the media holder plate. Step 1 : Set the media so that the distance from the edge of the roll media origin side to the media loading position is at least 40mm. Refer to Loading roll media No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Media loading position Step 2 : Align the edge of the roll media with the alignment line on the media holder plate, and install the media holder plate on the platen. When installing the media holder plate, be sure that the magnet in the rear does not stick out from the stainless steel part of the platen. If this happens, the media holder plate will come off and interfere with the print head. 118 AP-750, Rev /04/04

119 No. Name 1 Roll media 2 Media holder plate 3 Alignment line 4 Platen When installing and removing the media holder plate, handle it as shown in the figure below. Mishandling the media holder plate could result in bent metal parts that interfere with the print head. No. Name 1 Media holder plate Step 3 : After installing the media holder plate, make sure that it does not interfere with the media as it is fed through the printer. If there is interference with the media as it is fed through the printer even after the media holder plate has been installed, the media holder plate should not be used. When removing the media holder plate, slide the plate on the platen for near side. 119 AP-750, Rev /04/04

120 5.4 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL - ROLL-TO- ROLL This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items when using the function roll-to-roll. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings. Step 1 : Make sure that the operation panel is normal. Ready to print F1 Cancel Lever up F2 F3 Feed&Reel Purge F4 (1/5) Step 2 : Press the [MENU ] key or [MENU ] key on the operation panel. The screen shows the Menu. * SetupMenu F1 OriginSet TestPrint F2 F3 MediaSet (1/5) Step 3 : Perform setting of various setup menu by following the below items. For functions of the operation panel when the setup menu is displayed, refer to the followings. Operation panel Setup menu display For the structure of the setup menu, refer to the followings. Setup menu structure When page numbers of the setup menu is displayed on the operation panel, display sequence can be changed by pushing [MENU ] key or [MENU ] key. < > in each table shows the parameters set at the factory (initial settings) 120 AP-750, Rev /04/04

121 5.4.1 Setup menu This section describes each setup menu of the printer. * SetupMenu F1 OriginSet TestPrint F2 F3 MediaSet (1/6) * SetupMenu F1 PrintMode Command F2 F3 Layout Function F4 (2/6) * SetupMenu F1 RollSetup Centro F2 F3 Network (3/6) * SetupMenu F1 Utility FileMng F2 F3 Initial (4/6) * SetupMenu F1 DataDump HeadWash F2 F3 LongSave Mainte F4 (5/6) F1 * SetupMenu SetReview (3/6) The roll media set menu is displayed only when the roll media is set. Network menu is displayed when the network interface board is installed. File management menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Setup menu (1/6) Origin Set Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Refer to Origin setup menu Test Print Perform Test Print Refer to Test print menu Media Set Perform various settings for media. Refer to Media setup menu Setup menu (2/6) Print Mode Perform various settings for Printing Mode Refer to Printing mode Command Perform various settings for printer commands. Refer to Command setup menu Layout Makes various settings on layout function. Refer to Layout setup menu Function Perform various settings for processing of printing data. Refer Function setup menu 121 AP-750, Rev /04/04

122 Setup menu (3/6) Roll Setup Perform various settings for roll media. Refer to Roll Media setup menu Centronics Set communication mode to Centronics interface Refer to Centronics menu Network Set the network interface IP address Refer to Network menu Setup menu (4/6) Utility Makes various advanced function settings. Refer to Utility menu File Mng. Makes various settings for the processing method of the printing data sent from a computer tot the installed hard disk in the printer. Refer to File management setup menu Initial Return settings to the factory settings Refer to Initialize setup menu Setup menu (5/6) Data Dump Perform dump printing for online function check Refer to Data dump menu Head Wash Perform process for washing print head Refer to Head wash menu Long Save Perform process for Long-term storage cleaning Refer to Long-term storage cleaning menu Mainte. Check the parts life cycle of the product Refer to Maintenance status menu Setup menu (6/6) Set Review It is possible to control you settings. Refer to Set Review menu Setup menu (1/6 6/6)) - [CANCEL] key : Cancel the setup menu, and shift to the normal condition 122 AP-750, Rev /04/04

123 5.4.2 Origin setup menu Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data. * Origin F1 Top Left F2 F3 Bottom Right F4 L : W : Setup items Parameters Descriptions Origin setting L: Media feed value W: Print head movement value (Unit: mm) Change print head position and media feed amount by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Increase setup value L [F2] key: Increase setup value W [F3] key: Decrease setup value L [F4] key: Decrease setup value W Origin Pos. Check Confirm Origin Pos. And push ENTER [ENTER] key: Determines the setup values. The print head moves to drawing start point. The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Origin Set Origin Position Check Confirm origin position and push ENTER [ENTER] key: Determines the setup values. The print head returns as before. The operation panel returns to the normal status Notes: The print head automatically returns after none of keys are pressed for a certain period (5 sec.) while checking the origin position, to avoid drying the print head. 123 AP-750, Rev /04/04

124 5.4.3 Test print menu Perform Test print. * TestPrint * F1 Setup NozzleCheck F2 F3 Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D (1/2) * TestPrint * F1 Palette F2 Setup items Parameters Descriptions Test print (1/2) Setup Performs setup printing. Setup List Nozzle Check Performs nozzle check printing. Nozzle Check Adj. Uni-D Performs accuracy adjustment printing in one direction. Alignment Adj. Bi-D Performs accuracy adjustment printing in two directions. Alignment Test print (2/2) Pallet Performs pallet printing. Colour Palette Test print (1/2-2/2) - [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (2/2) Media setup menu Allows various settings for media. * MediaSet * F1 Media MediaCut F2 (1/1) Notes: The media cut menu is displayed only when the roll media is set. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Media set Media Makes setting for media type used for test printing. Media type menu Media Cut The method of cutting the media after printing is set here. Media cut menu - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 124 AP-750, Rev /04/04

125 5.4.5 Media type menu Set media type for printing. * Media * F1 User1 User2 F2 F3 User3 User4 F4 - user1 - (1/2) * Media * F1 User5 User6 F2 F3 User7 User8 F4 - user1 - (2/2) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Types(1/2) User 1 User 2 User 3 Types (2/2) User 4 User 5 User 6 User 7 Makes settings for media type used for test printing. For setup values of printing operation, eight settings of user media 1-8 can be set. User media menu User 8 Type (1/2-2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media setup menu User media menu Defines various settings on user define media. In the User media menu, for each setup value of following printing operation, eight settings of "User 1-8" can be set. When medias other than the recommended medias are used (user media), the following problems may occur: Media detection error Obliqued, torn, and creased media Media jams Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink End detection error of roll media For more information, contact MUTOH local dealer. Media material Thickness Platen heater Dryer Stick prevention Idling plate Head time out * User1 * F1 InkDryTimer H.Height F2 F3 Stiffness Thickness F4 (1/3) 125 AP-750, Rev /04/04

126 * User1 * F1 Heater Drier F2 F3 Prev. Stick Dist Adj F4 (2/3) * User1 * F1 IdleHeat IdleTimleout F2 Setup items Parameters Descriptions User 1-8 (1/3) Ink Dry Timer Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media Ink Dry menu Height Set the distance (head height) from print head face to media. Head Height menu Stiffness Makes the setting for the absorbing power of the media to the printing board depending on the hardness of the media. Stiff menu Thickness Set media Thickness Thickness menu User 1-8 (2/3) Heater The platen heater temperature during printing is set. Platen heater menu Dryer The ink dryer temperature during printing is set. Dryer menu Prep. Stick Set the stick prevention operation when start printing. Prev. Stick Menu Media feed compensation Perform various settings for media feed compensation. Media feed compensation menu User 1-8 (3/3) Idle heat When the product is on standby, sets the idle heat of the platen heater and dryer Idle heat menu Idle time out When the product is on standby, sets the idle heat of the platen heater and dryer Idle timeout menu User media1-8 (1/3-3/3) Ink Dry menu (3/3) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media type menu Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media. * InkDryTimer * O sec 60 min + F2 30 sec - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Ink Dry Time 0 to <30 sec. > to 270 sec. to 60 min. Change Ink Dry Time by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu 126 AP-750, Rev /04/04

127 5.4.8 Head Height menu Set the distance (head height) from the print head face to media. Head height can be changed to three levels according to media thickness. * Height * F1 Low Middle F2 F3 High (1/1) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Height <Low> Set when typical media thickness is used. Middle Set when thicker media is used. High Set when thickest media is used. - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Stiff menu Set media sticking force to the media guide according to media stiffness. The media stiff menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. * Stiffness * F1 Soft Normal F2 - Normal - (1/1) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Stiffness <Normal> Setting for normal media Soft Setting for soft media where media feeding errors and media jams may occur - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Thickness menu Set media thickness. The media thickness menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. * Thick * 80µm µm + F2 100 µm - F4 F2, F4 ENTER 127 AP-750, Rev /04/04

128 Setup items Parameters Descriptions Thickness 80 µm to <100µm> to 1000µm Change media thickness by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Platen heater menu Set platen heater temperature of during printing. The media platen menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. * Heater * OFF 45 C + F2 45 C - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Platen heater OFF / 25 C-<30 C>-45 C Change Platen heater temperature by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Dryer menu Set Ink Dryer temperature of during printing. The media dryer menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. * Drier * OFF 70 C + F2 50 C - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions 128 AP-750, Rev /04/04

129 Dryer OFF / 50 C to <60 C> to 70 C Change Ink Dryer temperature by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Prevention stick menu Set the Stick prevention operation when starting printing. The media Prev. Stick menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Prev. Stick OFF No stick prevention operation <ON> Performs stick prevention operation. Set media sticking force to the media guide according to media stiffness; - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Media feed compensation menu Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. Perform various settings for media feed compensation * DistAdj * F1 Print Change F2 F3 PrintUnit Depth F4 (1/2) F1 * DistAdj * DataSize (2/2) 129 AP-750, Rev /04/04

130 Setup items Parameters Descriptions Dist.Adj. (1/2) Printing Perform printing by media feed compensation. Printing by Media feed compensation menu Change Change media feed compensation value. Change media feed compensation value menu Print Unit Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation. Print Unit Menu Depth Sets the print depth during media feed compensation printing. Print depth menu Dist Adj (2/2) Data size Sets the print size per 1 colour of print pattern, during media feed compensation printing. Data size menu Dist Adj (1/2 to (2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media type menu Printing by Media feed compensation menu. Perform printing by media feed compensation * Dist Adj * Printing CANCEL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Dist Adj. Printing Printing by media feed compensation Wait for a while until printing is finished. After printing, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu - [CANCEL] key: Printing by media feed compensation is cancelled Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu Change media feed compensation value menu Perform printing by media feed compensation * Change * 90.00% % + F % - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Change 90.00%-< %> % Change the media feed compensation value by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu 130 AP-750, Rev /04/04

131 Print unit menu Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * PrintUnit * F1 Carve0.20 Carve0.05 F2 F3 Carve carve (1/1) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Print Unit menu Carve 0.20 Perform printing by media feed compensation at 0.20% steps op setup value from the current parameter (for rough adjustment) <Carve 0.05> Perform printing by media feed compensation at 0.05% steps of setup value from the current Carve Print depth menu parameter Perform printing by media feed compensation at 0.01% steps op setup value from the current parameter (for rough adjustment) - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu Sets the print depth during media feed compensation printing. Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * Depth * F1 Deep Ligth F2 F3 Both (PF) Both (CR) F4 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Depth <Deep> Prints with a dark colour Light Prints whit a light colour Both (PF) Both print patterns of light and dark colours are printed vertically next to each other Both (CR) Both print patterns of light and dark colours are printed horizontally next to each other - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu Media feed compensation menu 131 AP-750, Rev /04/04

132 Data size menu Refer to the print size per 1 colour of print pattern, during media feed compensation printing. Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * DataSize * F1 PF CR F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Data size PF Sets the print size in the vertical direction (PF: Media feed direction) PF size menu CR (1/1) Sets the print size in the horizontal direction (CR: Carriage movement direction) CR size menu - [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu PF size menu Sets the print size in the vertical direction (PF: Media feed direction) during media feed compensation printing. * PF * 30 mm 300 mm + F2 100 mm - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions PF 30 mm to <100 mm> to 200mm Perform the following key operations to set the print size in the PF direction. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Data size menu 132 AP-750, Rev /04/04

133 CR size menu Sets the print size in the horizontal direction (CR: Carriage movement direction) during media feed compensation printing. * CR * 15 mm 50 mm + F2 35 mm - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions PF 15 mm to <35 mm> to 50mm Perform the following key operations to set the print size in the CR direction. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Data size menu Idle heat menu When the product is on standby, sets the idle heat temperature of the dryer. The media idle heat menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. If set to "OFF" in the dryer menu, the product will not perform idle heating of the dryer during standby. Dryer menu If the settings of the idle heat menu are as follows, the dryer heater will each perform as shown below. OFF: Idle heating of the dryer heater will not be performed. 30 C to 70 C: Idle heating is performed at the set temperature. The temperature set in the idle heat menu cannot be set higher than the temperature set in the dryer menu. * IdleHeat * OFF 70 C + F2 30 C - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Idle heat OFF/<30 C> to 70 C Operate the keys below to change the idle heat temperature of the platen heater. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media type menu 133 AP-750, Rev /04/04

134 Idle timeout menu When the product is on standby, sets the idle heat time of the dryer. The media idle timeout menu is displayed only when the roll media is used. If the settings of the heat timeout menu is as follows, the platen dryer will each operate as shown below. OFF: After reaching the idle heat temperature set in the idle heat menu, that idle heat temperature is maintained until start of printing. 1 to 10 minutes: After reaching the idle heat temperature set in the idle heat menu, when the set time has passed, temperature is lowered to 30 C and idle heating is continued. Idle heat menu * Idle time out* OFF 10 min + F2 - F4 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Idle timeout OFF/1min to 10min The idle heat time of the platen heater is changed with the following key operations. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media type menu Media cut menu The method of cutting the media after printing is set here The media cut menu is displayed only when the roll mode is used. * MediaCut * F1 OFF Manual F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Media Cut OFF No media feed after printing Manual Feed media to the media cut position after printing Roll media cut procedure - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media setup menu 134 AP-750, Rev /04/04

135 Printing mode menu Choose various settings for Printing mode * PrintMode * F1 PrnMode1 PrnMode2 F2 F3 PrnMode3 PrnMode4 F4 - PrnMode1 - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Print mode Prn Mode 1 For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of Prn Mode 2 Prn Mode 3 Prn Mode 4 "Printing mode 1" - "Printing mode 4" can be set. Printing mode setup menu - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Printing mode setup menu Perform various settings for Printing mode. For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of Printing mode 1 Printing mode 4 can be set. * PrnMode1 * F1 Condition Direction F2 F3 RepeatPrn (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Prn mode 1-4 Condition Set mode (quality) Printing quality menu Direction Set print head moving direction for printing Printing direction menu Repeat Prn Perform various settings when printing is repeated with one printing data Repeat printing menu - [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Printing quality menu Set printing quality. Select printing quality with consideration to applications of printing data and printing speed. * Condition * F1 360 x x 360 F2 F3 360 x x (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Condition 180x360dpi <360x360dpi> 360x720dpi The display changes to interlace setup items after the print quality items settings are finished. InterLace Setup menu - [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu 135 AP-750, Rev /04/04

136 Inter Lace Setup menu Set Inter Lace for printing. * PrintMode * F1 OFF 2pass F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Interface OFF No InterLace 2 pass Ink is discharged two times per line. - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu Printing direction menu Set print head moving direction for printing * Direction * F1 UniDir BiDIr F2 - BiDir - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Direction Uni Dir Prints in one direction Bi Dir Prints bi-directionally - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu Repeat printing menu Perform various settings for repeat print * RepeatPrn * F1 Count IntervalTime F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Repeat Prn Count Set repeat times of printing with one printing line. Repeat times menu Time Set interval time for repeat printing. Interval time menu - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu (1/1) 136 AP-750, Rev /04/04

137 Repeat times menu Set repeats times of printing with one printing line. * Count * 1 cnt 4 cnt F2 1 cnt F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Count 1 cnt to 4 cnt Change repeat times by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Repeat printing menu Interval time menu Set interval time for repeat printing. * IntervalTime * 0.0 sec 5.0 sec + F2 0.0 sec - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Interval time <0.0 sec> to 0.1 to 0.5 sec Change interval time by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Repeat printing menu 137 AP-750, Rev /04/04

138 Command setup menu Perform various settings for printer commands * Command * F1 Resolu OnlineTimer F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command Resolu. Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. Image resolution menu Online Timer (1/1) Makes settings for the time from the end of receiving printing data from a computer to recognizing the end of printing data. Online time out men. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Image resolution menu Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data * Resolu * F1 180 dpi 300 dpi F2 F3 360 dpi 540 dpi F4 (1/2) * resolu * F1 600 dpi 720 dpi F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Resolu. (1/2) 180 dpi Makes settings for image resolution while printing 300 dpi with image data <360dpi> Resolu. (2/2) 540 dpi 600 dpi 720 dpi Resolu. (1/2 2/2) - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Command setup menu (2/2) 138 AP-750, Rev /04/04

139 Online time out menu Set time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognition of end of printing data. * OnlineTimer * OFF 800 sec + F2 30 sec - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Online timer <OFF>/2sec to 30sec. to 800sec. Change the Online time out time by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Command setup menu Layout setup menu Makes various settings on layout function. * Layout * F1 Joint JointMargin F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Layout Joint Set joint printing. Joint printing menu Joint margin In the joint printing item, when set to ON, the media feed direction margin for the second media and on is set there. Joint margin setup. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Joint printing menu Set joint printing (1/1) * Joint * F1 OFF ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Joint <OFF> Does not perform jointing print ON Performs jointing print. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Layout setup menu. 139 AP-750, Rev /04/04

140 Joint margin menu In the joint printing item, when set to ON, the media feed direction margin for the second media and on is set here. * JointMargin * 0 mm 50 mm + F2 0 mm - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Joint margin <0mm> to 50 mm Change joint margin by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Layout setup menu Function setup menu Perform various settings for processing of printing data. * Function * F1 CMY K Mirror F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Function CMY K Makes settings for printing method to present black CMY K menu Mirror Set this to print reversed printing data Mirror menu. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (1/1) 140 AP-750, Rev /04/04

141 CMY K menu Makes settings for printing method to present black * CMY K * F1 No Yes F2 - Yes - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions CMY K <NO> Use CMY (colour) ink and K (black) ink together. YES Always use K (black) ink. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Function setup menu Mirror menu Set this to print reversed printing data * Mirror * F1 OFF ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions CMY K <OFF> No reversal of printing data Y ON Set this for printing when data is reversed to Y-axis. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Function setup menu 141 AP-750, Rev /04/04

142 Centronics menu Set communication mode to Centronics interface * Centro * F1 Centro BiCentro F2 - BiCentro - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. Centro. Set communication mode to Centronics mode <Bi Centro.> Set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode.. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Network menu Set IP address for network interface Set this when products are used in the network environment * Network * F F2 F3 - F4 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Network to < >to Change IP address by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Shift digit position of to-be-changed setup value to left. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F3] key: Shift digit position of to-be-changed setup value to right. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Utility menu Makes various advanced function settings * Utility * F1 ErrorDisp PaperDet F2 F3 TakeUpUnit LoadUnit F4 (1/2) * Utility * F1 NegPress PaperSlant F2 F3 VersionCheck (2/2) 142 AP-750, Rev /04/04

143 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility (1/2) Error Disp. Displays error on the operation panel when minor error occurred. Error Display menu Paper Det. When media is initialized, detection of width and edge of the media is performed. Media detection menu Take Up unit Set take-up mechanism operation during printing. Take-up mechanism menu Load Unit Sets the operation of the feeding unit. Feed unit menu Utility (2/2) Neg Press The operational pressure of the vacuum pump is set here. Negative pressure pump menu Paper slant Skew detection during media feed is set. Skew check menu Version Check Check firmware versions of mainboard, lamp and vacuumtable. Version Check Menu Utility (1/2 2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Error Display menu Set display method to the operation panel when mirror error occurred * ErrorDisp * F1 OFF ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Media detection menu When media is initialized, set whether to perform detection of width and edge of the media * PaperDet * F1 Yes No F2 - Yes - (1/1) Take-up mechanism menu Set take-up mechanism operation during printing * TakeUpUnit * F1 OFF ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Error Disp. <OFF> No use of take up mechanism ON Use take-up mechanism. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Utility menu 143 AP-750, Rev /04/04

144 Load unit menu Sets the operation of the feeding unit * LoadUnit * F1 Inside Ouside F2 - outside - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Load Unit Inside Set when using the roll media such as the printable side is inside <Outside> Set when using the roll media such as the printable side is outside - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Utility menu Negative pressure pump menu The operational pressure of the vacuum pump is set here Notes: Adjust the working pressure of the negative pressure pump when: Printing becomes smeared or misprinted and cannot be corrected by performing headcleaning: increase the parameter Ink drips from the print head face during ink replenishment: decrease the parameter * NegPress * kpa kpa + F2-2.1 kpa - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Neg Press -3.0kPa to <2.1kPa> to 1.5kPa Change operating pressure of negative pressure pump by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Utility menu 144 AP-750, Rev /04/04

145 Skew check menu Skew check during media feed is set here. * PaperSlant * F1 OFF ON F2 - ON - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Paper Slant OFF Skew check is not performed <ON Skew check is performed - [CANCEL] key: Jumps to the menu in the previous hierarchy Utility menu Version Check Menu * VersionCheck * F1 Main Lamp F2 F3 Vacuum - ON - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Version Check Main Check firmware version of main board Lamp Check firmware version of lamp board Vacuum Check firmware version of vacuum table (for future use only) - [CANCEL] key: Jumps to the menu in the previous hierarchy Utility menu Idle management setup menu Various settings for processing method of the printing data sent from a computer to the installed hard disk in the printer File management menu items can be set when the hard disk is installed on the product. * FileMng * F1 WriteMode Replot F2 F3 Delete Rename F4 (1/2) * FileMng * F1 Format FreeArea F2 (2/2) 145 AP-750, Rev /04/04

146 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility (1/2) Write mode Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. Write mode menu Re-Print Set this when you want to draw the printing data saved in the hard disk. Reprint menu Delete Set this when you delete printing data saved in the hard disk. File delete menu Rename Change file name for printing data saved in the hard disk. Re-name menu Utility (2/2) Format Perform formatting of the hard disk. Format menu Free Area Displays the current condition of the hard disk. Free area menu Utility (1/2 2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Write mode menu Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. Write mode menu can be set when the hard disk is installed. Before writing the print mode on the hard disk, always set the media. When changing the printing start position (zero position), set the zero position. Refer to Origin setup menu The printing data is processed according to the media size and the printing start position. Printing data cannot be written unless the media is set. * WriteMode * F1 Off Write.Prn F2 F3 Write > Prn WriteOnly F4 - Off - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Write Mode <OFF> No writing to the hard disk. Perform printing immediately Write/Prn Prints while writing the data to the hard disk Write>Prn Prints after writing the data tot the hard disk Write only Writes the data to the hard disk without printing Notes: Printing method can be set for printing data saved in the hard disk by Re-plot menu. Reprint menu - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 146 AP-750, Rev /04/04

147 Reprint menu Set following items when you want to draw printing data saved in the hard disk. File name Printing media number Re-plot menu can be set when hard disk is installed. When the plotting data is re-plotted, use media of the same size as the media used when writing the plotting data. Regardless the size of the set media, the plotted data is plotted in the same size used for the original media. * Reprint * F1 TEMPFILE000 + F2 F3 0 num - F4 SELECT ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Re-print File name Select file name to be printed by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. Number : 0 to 99 - Change printing media number by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value. Product starts printing. After printing, shift to normal condition. Printing Cancel Feed&Reel User1 LeverUp Purge 43 m The unit enters the normal status [CANCEL]key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 147 AP-750, Rev /04/04

148 File delete menu Set this when you delete printing data saved on the hard disk Notes: File delete menu can be set when hard disk is installed. If you delete a file by the File delete menu, you can not retrieve that file again. If you want to use the deleted file again, send the printing data to the hard disk of the printer from the computer again. F1 F3 * Delete * TEMPFILE000 SELECT ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Delete File Name Select to-be-deleted file name by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. [ENTER] key: Delete selected file, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu Re-name menu Change filename for printing data saved in the hard disk Notes: Re-name menu can be set when hard disks are installed. The file name of the plotting data that is loaded from the computer is always named "TEMPFILE000". To save the loaded plotting data, change its file name in the rename entry before loading the next plotting data. F1 F3 * Rename * TEMPFILE000 SELECT ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Rename File Name Select to-be-renamed file name by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. [ENTER] key: Rename selected file, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 148 AP-750, Rev /04/04

149 * TEMPFILE000 * F1 TEMPFILE000 F2 F3 {T} F4 JKLMNOPQRS*UVWXYZ012 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions To-be-changed file name Characters you want to change Select characters you want to change by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select characters you want to change with back feed way. [F3] key: Select characters you want to change with forward Characters you can use: A-Z or 0-9 feed way. Select to-be-changed characters by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Select to-be-changed characters with back feed way. [F4] key: Select to-be-changed characters with forward feed way. - [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu Format menu Perform formatting of the hard disk Format menu can be set when hard disks are installed. If formatting of the hard disk is performed, all data saved in the hard disk will be deleted. * Format * F1 No OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Format No Format is not performed - [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu OK Perform formatting. * Format * Format HardDisk? ENTER or CANCEL (1/1) 149 AP-750, Rev /04/04

150 Setup Items Format Parameters Format will be performed OK? Descriptions [ENTER] key: Product starts formatting. The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. * Format * Formatting Harddisk Free area menu Displays the current condition of the hard disk After formatting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu [CANCEL] key: Formatting will not be performed. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu Free area menu can be set when the hard disk is installed. * FreeArea * InputFile ** FreeArea **G ****MB ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Free area Input file Free Area The following items regarding the current status of the hard disk displayed are: Input File: Displays the number of print data saved on the Hard disk. Free Area: Shows the remaining space in the hard disk. [ENTER] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 150 AP-750, Rev /04/04

151 Initialize setup menu Returns parameters to the factory setting Notes: Network initialize menu is displayed when the network interface board is installed. File management initialize menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. * Initial * F1 ALL MediaSet F2 F3 Printmode Command F4 (1/3) * Initial * F1 Layout Function F2 F3 RollSetup Centro F4 (2/3) * Initial * F1 Network Utility F2 F3 FileMng (3/3) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Initialize (1/3) All Resets all parameters to the factory setting. Setup menu Media Set Resets parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting. Media setup Initialize menu Print Mode Resets parameters in the print mode menu to the factory setting. Printing mode initialize menu Command Resets parameters in the command setup menu to the factory setting. Command setup Initialize menu Initialize (2/3) Layout Resets parameters in the layout setup menu to the factory setting. Layout setup Initialize menu Function Resets parameters in the function setup menu to the factory setting. Function setup Initialize menu Roll Setup Resets parameters in the roll media setup menu to the factory setting. Roll media setup Initialize menu Centro. Resets parameters in the Centronics setup menu to the factory setting. Centronics Initialize menu Initialize (3/3) Network Resets parameters in the network setup menu to the factory setting. Network Initialize menu Utility Resets parameters in the utility setup menu to the factory setting. Utility Initialize menu 151 AP-750, Rev /04/04

152 Initialize (1/3 3/3) File Mng. The file management setup menu values are reset to factory default settings. File management Initialize menu - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu All initialize menu All setup values are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * ALL * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions All No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * MediaSet * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Media Set No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Printing mode initialize menu Setup values of Printing mode menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * PrintMode * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Printing mode No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 152 AP-750, Rev /04/04

153 Command setup initialize menu Setup values of Command setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Command * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu Layout setup initialize menu Setup values of Layout setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. (1/1) * Layout* F1 NO OK F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Layout No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu Function setup initialize menu Setup values of Function setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Function * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Function No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 153 AP-750, Rev /04/04

154 Roll media setup initialize menu Setup values of Roll media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * RollSetup * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Roll Setup No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Centronics initialize menu Setup values of Centronics menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Centro * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Network initialize menu Setup values of Network menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Notes: Network initialize menu is displayed when the network interface board is installed. * Network * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Network No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 154 AP-750, Rev /04/04

155 Utility initialize menu Setup values of Utility menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Utility * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu File management initialize menu Setup values of File management menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Notes: (1/1) File management initialize menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. * FileMng * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions File Mng. No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu Data dump menu Perform dump printing for online function check (1/1) * Datadump * F1 Start / End All F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Data dump Start/End All Notes: Dump printing is used by service person to check the functions on the printer. Do not use this function for normal printing. - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 155 AP-750, Rev /04/04

156 Head wash menu Perform process for washing print head Notes: Refer to Washing print head for more details * HeadWash * F1 No All F2 F3 Black Cyan F4 (1/2) * HeadWash * F1 L. Cyan Magenta F2 F3 L. Magenta Yellow F4 (2/2) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Head Wash (1/2) No Does not perform washing print head. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu All Washing print head is performed individually for each colour in order. Black Washing print head is performed for the selected print Head Wash (2/2) Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light magenta head colour. Head Wash (1/2-2/2) Yellow - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 156 AP-750, Rev /04/04

157 Long term storage cleaning menu Perform process for Long-term storage cleaning.. Notes: For operation procedures for Long-term storage cleaning, refer to Long-term storage cleaning". * LongSave * F1 No All F2 F3 Black Cyan F4 (1/2) * LongSave * F1 L. Cyan, Magenta F2 F3 L. Magenta Yellow F4 (2/2) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Long Save (1/2) No Does not perform the cleaning for long-term storage. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu All Cleaning for long-term storage is performed individually for each colour in order. Black Cleaning for long-term storage is performed for the Long save (2/2) Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light magenta selected print head colour. Long save (1/2-2/2) Yellow - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 157 AP-750, Rev /04/04

158 Maintenance setup menu Check the parts life cycle of the product. * Mainte. * CR Motor E** F PF Motor E** F (1/6) * ALL * Lever M E** F Head U/D M E** F (2/6) * ALL * TakeUp M E** F Send M E** F (3/6) * ALL * Head K Change Head C E** F (4/6) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Mainte. (1/6-6/6) Life cycle Displays the life cycles of the following parts of the E*****F product. CR motor PF motor Lever motor Head U/D motor Winding unit motor Media feed motor Print head K Print head C Print head Lc Print head M Print head Lm Print head Y Part s life cycle is shown by the amount of * Mark (5: remain 100%). When a part s life cycle comes to an end, if only 1 is left, 20 % remains. If all the * mark are disappeared, the life cycle of the part comes to an end. Replace the parts that have reached their usable life according to "Replacement of the print head and CR motor". - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Notes: The user will be charged for the replacement of a part that has reached its usable life span even during the free warranty period or when still covered by maintenance contract. Output quality is not guaranteed when the parts life cycle has passed and still used. 158 AP-750, Rev /04/04

159 Set Review Menu Check the settings you ve inserted earlier. * SetReview* PaperDet PaperWidth HeaterTemp DrierTemp (1/3) * SetReview* Take up Load unit Lamp VacuumTemp (2/3) * SetReview* Vacuum Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Set Review (1/3) Paper Detection Set value review Paper Width Set value review Heater Temperature Set value review Drier Temperature Set value review Set Review (2/3) Take up status Set value review Load Unit Set value review Lamp Set value review Vacuum Temperature Set value review SetReview (3/3) Vacuum Set value review Set Review (1/3-3/3) [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (3/3) 159 AP-750, Rev /04/04

160 5.5 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL - RIGID MATERIAL This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items when using rigid material. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings. Step 1 : Make sure that the operation panel is normal. Ready to print Cancel LeverUp Manual Purge User1 43 m Step 2 : Press the [MENU ] key or [MENU ] key on the operation panel. The screen shows the Menu. * SetupMenu F1 OriginSet TestPrint F2 F3 MediaSet Review menu F4 (1/5) Step 3 : Perform setting of various setup menu by following the below items. Refer to Setup menu Long-term storage cleaning menu For functions of the operation panel when the setup menu is displayed, refer to the followings. Operation panel Setup menu display For the structure of the setup menu, refer to the followings. Setup menu structure When page numbers of the setup menu is displayed on the operation panel, display sequence can be changed by pushing [MENU ] key or [MENU ] key. < > in each table shows the parameters set at the factory (initial settings) 160 AP-750, Rev /04/04

161 5.5.1 Setup menu This section describes each setup menu of the printer. * SetupMenu F1 OriginSet TestPrint F2 F3 MediaSet (1/5) * SetupMenu F1 PrintMode Command F2 F3 Layout Function F4 (2/5) * SetupMenu F1 Centro F3 Utility FileMng F4 (3/5) * SetupMenu F1 Initial F3 DataDump Headwash F4 (4/5) * SetupMenu F1 LongSave Mainte F2 F3 SetReview (5/5) The flatbed set menu is displayed only when the rigid media is set. Network menu is displayed when the network interface board is installed. File management menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Setup menu (1/5) Origin Set Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Refer to Origin setup menu Test Print Perform Test Print Refer to Test print menu Media Set Perform various settings for media. Refer to Media setup menu Setup menu (2/5) Print Mode Perform various settings for Printing Mode Refer to Printing mode Command Perform various settings for printer commands. Refer to Command setup menu Layout Makes various settings on layout function. Refer to Layout setup menu Function Perform various settings for processing of printing data. Refer Function setup menu Setup menu (3/5) Centronics Set communication mode to Centronics interface Refer to Centronics menu Utility Makes various advanced function settings. Refer to Utility menu File Mng. Makes various settings for the processing method of the 161 AP-750, Rev /04/04

162 Setup menu (4/5) Setup menu (5/5) Initial Data Dump Head Wash Long Save Mainte. printing data sent from a computer tot the installed hard disk in the printer. Refer to File management setup menu Return settings to the factory settings Refer to Initialize setup menu Perform dump printing for online function check Refer to Data dump menu Perform process for washing print head Refer to Head wash menu Perform process for Long-term storage cleaning Refer to Long-term storage cleaning menu Check the parts life cycle of the product Refer to Maintenance status menu Set Review It is possible to control you settings. Refer to Set Review menu Setup menu (1/5 5/5)) - [CANCEL] key : Cancel the setup menu, and shift to the normal condition Origin setup menu Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data. * Origin F1 Top Left F2 F3 Bottom Right F4 L : W : Setup items Parameters Descriptions Origin setting L: Media feed value W: Print head movement value (Unit: mm) Change print head position and media feed amount by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Increase setup value L [F2] key: Increase setup value W [F3] key: Decrease setup value L [F4] key: Decrease setup value W [ENTER] key: Determines the setup values. The print head moves to drawing start point. The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. Origin Pos. Check Confirm Origin Pos. 162 AP-750, Rev /04/04

163 And push ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Origin Set Origin Position check Confirm origin position and push ENTER [ENTER] key: Determines the setup values. The print head returns as before. The operation panel returns to the normal status Notes: The print head automatically returns after none of keys are pressed for a certain period (5 sec.) while checking the origin position, to avoid drying the print head Negative offset Quality print guaranteed with offset from 0 Printwidth = 1470 It is also possible to print with a negative offset of maximum 100. Then you will be able to print on a width of Be careful, when your print with a negative offset, colour shifts can occur on capping side due to holding still of the lamp above the media. 163 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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165 5.5.3 Test print menu Perform Test print. * TestPrint * F1 Setup NozzleCheck F2 F3 Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D (1/2) * TestPrint * F1 Palette F2 Setup items Parameters Descriptions Test print (1/2) Setup Performs setup printing. Setup List Nozzle Check Performs nozzle check printing. Nozzle Check Adj. Uni-D Performs accuracy adjustment printing in one direction. Alignment Adj. Bi-D Performs accuracy adjustment printing in two directions. Alignment Test print (2/2) Pallet Performs pallet printing. Colour Palette Test print (1/2-2/2) - [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (2/2) Media setup menu Perform various settings for media. * MediaSet * F1 Media Setup items Parameters Descriptions Media set Media Makes setting for media type used for test printing. Media type menu - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (1/1) Media type menu Set media type for printing. * Media * F1 User1 User2 F2 F3 User3 User4 F4 - user1 - (1/2) * Media * F1 User5 User6 F2 F3 User7 User8 F4 - user1 - (2/2) 165 AP-750, Rev /04/04

166 Setup items Parameters Descriptions Types(1/2) User 1 User 2 User 3 Types (2/3) User 4 User 5 User 6 User 7 Makes settings for media type used for test printing. For setup values of printing operation, eight settings of user media 1-8 can be set. User media menu User 8 Type (1/3-3/3) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media setup menu User media menu Makes various settings on user define media. In the User media menu, for each setup value of following printing operation, eight settings of "User 1-8" can be set. When medias other than the recommended medias are used (user media), the following problems may occur. Obliqued, torn, and creased media Media crash Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink Output results are media depended. Media compatibility can be found at al times on our site, Printing results on media not recommended/tested by Mutoh can not be guaranteed. * User1 * F1 InkDryTimer H.Height F2 F3 DistAdj (1/1) Setup items Parameters Descriptions User 1-8 (1/1) Ink Dry Timer User media1-8 (1/3-3/3) Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media Ink Dry menu H. Height Set the distance (head height) from print head face to media. Head Height menu Dist Adj. Perform various settings for media feed compensation. Dist Adj menu - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media type menu 166 AP-750, Rev /04/04

167 5.5.7 Ink Dry menu Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media. * InkDryTimer * O sec 60 min + F2 30 sec - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Ink Dry Time 0 to <30 sec. > to 270 sec. to 60 min. Change Ink Dry Time by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu Head Height menu Set the distance (head height) from the print head face to media. Head height can be changed to three levels according to media thickness. * Height * F1 Low Middle F2 F3 High (1/1) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Height <Low> 2.5 mm Middle 3.0 mm High 3.5 mm - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu When using rigid material please always select for the height setup items, the value [HIGH], this to avoid media crash. Not doing so could cause permanent damage to the print head and infrared lamp. 167 AP-750, Rev /04/04

168 5.5.9 Dist Adj menu Perform various settings for media feed compensation * DistAdj * F1 Print Change F2 F3 PrintUnit Depth F4 (1/2) F1 * DistAdj * DataSize Setup items Parameters Descriptions Dist.Adj. (1/2) Printing Perform printing by media feed compensation. Printing by Media feed compensation menu Change Change media feed compensation value. Change media feed compensation value menu Print Unit Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation. Print Unit Menu Depth (2/2) Sets the print depth during media feed compensation printing. Print depth menu Dist Adj (2/2) Data size Sets the print size per 1 colour of print pattern, during media feed compensation printing. Data size menu Dist Adj (1/2 to (2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media type menu Printing by Media feed compensation menu. Perform printing by media feed compensation * Dist Adj * Printing CANCEL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Dist Adj. Printing Now printing by media feed compensation Wait for a while until printing is finished. After printing, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu - [CANCEL] key: Products perform following operations. Printing by media feed compensation is cancelled Eject media Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu. 168 AP-750, Rev /04/04

169 Change media feed compensation value menu Perform printing by media feed compensation * Change * 90.00% % + F % - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Change 90.00%-< %> % Change media feed compensation value by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu Print unit menu Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * PrintUnit * F1 Carve0.20 Carve0.05 F2 F3 Carve carve (1/1) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Print Unit menu Carve 0.20 Perform printing by media feed compensation at 0.20% steps op setup value from the current parameter (for rough adjustment) <Carve 0.05> Perform printing by media feed compensation at 0.05% steps of setup value from the current Carve 0.01 parameter Perform printing by media feed compensation at 0.01% steps op setup value from the current parameter (for rough adjustment) - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu 169 AP-750, Rev /04/04

170 Print depth menu Sets the print depth during media feed compensation printing. Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * Depth * F1 Deep Ligth F2 F3 Both (PF) Both (CR) F4 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Depth <Deep> Prints with a dark colour Light Prints whit a light colour Both (PF) Both print patterns of light and dark colours are printed vertically next to each other Both (CR) Both print patterns of light and dark colours are printed horizontally next to each other - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu Media feed compensation menu Data size menu Refer to the print size per 1 colour of print pattern, during media feed compensation printing. Refer to Media feed compensation for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * DataSize * F1 PF CR F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Data size PF Sets the print size in the vertical direction (PF: Media feed direction) PF size menu CR (1/1) Sets the print size in the horizontal direction (CR: Carriage movement direction) CR size menu - [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Media feed compensation menu 170 AP-750, Rev /04/04

171 Printing mode menu Perform various settings for Printing mode * PrintMode * F1 PrnMode1 PrnMode2 F2 F3 PrnMode3 PrnMode4 F4 - PrnMode1 - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Print mode Prn Mode 1 For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of Prn Mode 2 Prn Mode 3 Prn Mode 4 "Printing mode 1" - "Printing mode 4" can be set. Printing mode setup menu - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Printing mode setup menu Perform various settings for Printing mode. For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of Printing mode 1 Printing mode 4 can be set. * PrnMode1 * F1 Condition Direction F2 F3 RepeatPrn (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Prn mode 1-4 Condition Set printing quality Printing quality menu Direction Set print head moving direction for printing Printing direction menu Repeat Prn Perform various settings when printing is repeated with one printing data Repeat printing menu - [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 171 AP-750, Rev /04/04

172 Printing quality menu Set printing quality. Select printing quality with consideration to applications of printing data and printing speed. * Condition * F1 360 x x 360 F2 F3 360 x x (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Condition 180x360dpi <360x360dpi> 360x720dpi The display changes to interlace setup items after the print quality items settings are finished. InterLace Setup menu - [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu Inter Lace Setup menu Set Inter Lace for printing. * PrintMode * F1 OFF 2pass F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Interface OFF No InterLace 2 pass Ink is discharged two times per line. - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu Printing direction menu Set print head moving direction for printing * Direction * F1 UniDir BiDIr F2 - BiDir - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Direction Uni Dir Prints in one direction Bi Dir Prints bi-directionally - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu 172 AP-750, Rev /04/04

173 Repeat printing menu Perform various settings for repeat print * RepeatPrn * F1 Count IntervalTime F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Repeat Prn Count Set repeat times of printing with one printing line. Repeat times menu Time Set interval time for repeat printing. Interval time menu - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Printing mode setup menu Repeat times menu Set repeats times of printing with one printing line. (1/1) * Count * 1 cnt 4 cnt F2 1 cnt F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Count 1 cnt to 4 cnt Change repeat times by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Repeat printing menu Interval time menu Set interval time for repeat printing. * IntervalTime * 0.0 sec 5.0 sec + F2 0.0 sec - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Interval time <0.0 sec> to 0.1 to 0.5 sec Change interval time by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Repeat printing menu 173 AP-750, Rev /04/04

174 Commend setup menu Perform various settings for printer commands * Command * F1 Resolu OnlineTimer F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command Resolu. Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. Image resolution menu Online Timer Makes settings for the time from the end of receiving printing data from a computer to recognizing the end of printing data. Online time out men. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Image resolution menu Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data * Resolu * F1 180 dpi 300 dpi F2 F3 360 dpi 540 dpi F4 (1/2) * resolu * F1 600 dpi 720 dpi F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Resolu. (1/2) 180 dpi Makes settings for image resolution while printing 300 dpi with image data <360dpi> Resolu. (2/2) 540 dpi 600 dpi 720 dpi Resolu. (1/2 2/2) - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Command setup menu (2/2) 174 AP-750, Rev /04/04

175 Online time out menu Set time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognition of end of printing data. * OnlineTimer * OFF 800 sec + F2 30 sec - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Online timer <OFF>/2sec to 30sec. to 800sec. Change the Online time out time by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Command setup menu Layout setup menu Makes various settings on layout function. * Layout * F1 Joint JointMargin F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Layout Joint Set joint printing. Joint printing menu Joint margin In the joint printing item, when is set to ON, the media feed direction margin for the second print is set there. Joint margin setup. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Joint printing menu Set joint printing (1/1) * Joint * F1 OFF ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Joint <OFF> Does not perform jointing print ON Performs jointing print. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Layout setup menu. 175 AP-750, Rev /04/04

176 Joint margin menu In the joint printing item, when set ON, the media feed direction margin for the second print is set here. * JointMargin * 0 mm 50 mm + F2 0 mm - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Joint margin <0mm> to 50 mm Change joint margin by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Layout setup menu Function setup menu Sets the for processing of printing data. * Function * F1 CMY K Mirror F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Function CMY K All mixed black colours are printed with K CMY K menu Mirror Set this to print reversed printing data Mirror menu. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 176 AP-750, Rev /04/04

177 CMY K menu Makes settings for printing method to present black * CMY K * F1 No Yes F2 - Yes - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions CMY K <NO> Use CMY (colour) ink and K (black) ink together. YES Always use K (black) ink instead of mixed CMY. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Function setup menu Mirror menu Set this to print reversed printing data * Mirror * F1 OFF Y ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions CMY K <OFF> No reversal of printing data Y ON Set this for printing when data is reversed to Y-axis. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Function setup menu 177 AP-750, Rev /04/04

178 Centronics menu Set communication mode to Centronics interface * Centro * F1 Centro BiCentro F2 - BiCentro - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. Centro. Set communication mode to Centronics mode <Bi Centro.> Set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode.. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Utility menu Makes various advanced function settings * Utility * F1 ErrorDisp PaperDet F2 F3 Paperwidth NegPress F4 (1/2) * Utility * F1 Lamp Vacuum F2 F3 VersionCheck (2/2) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility (1/2) Error Disp. Sets error message on display panel. Error Display menu Paper Det. Plate is detected and is set to the origin point. Media detection menu Paperwidth Set the media width Feed unit menu Neg Press The operational pressure of the vacuum pump is set here. Negative pressure pump menu Utility (2/2) Lamp To change the density of the infrared lamp Vacuum For future use only Version Check Check firmware version of mainboard, lamp board and vacuum table (for future use only) Utility (1/2 2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 178 AP-750, Rev /04/04

179 Error Display menu Set display method to the operation panel when mirror error occurred * ErrorDisp * F1 OFF ON F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Error Disp. <OFF> No Error Display ON Perform Error Display. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Utility menu Media width menu Media tray is detected and set to origin point. Set your media according to the alignment lines. Notes: If the set value is larger than the media width set by the media width menu, media and platen heater (for roll-to-roll mode) or media tray (for flatbed mode) may be tainted by ink during printing. * PaperWidth * 210 mm 1626 mm + F2 841 mm - F4 F23, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Paper width 210mm to <841mm> to 1525 mm Change media width by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Utility menu 179 AP-750, Rev /04/04

180 Negative pressure pump menu The operational pressure of the vacuum pump is set here Notes: Adjust the working pressure of the negative pressure pump when: Printing becomes smeared or misprinted and cannot be corrected by performing head cleaning: increase the parameter Ink drips from the print head face during ink replenishment: decrease the parameter * NegPress * kpa kpa + F2-2.1 kpa - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Neg Press -3.0kPa to <- 2.1kPa> to - 1.5kPa Change operating pressure of negative pressure pump by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Utility menu Infrared lamp menu To change the energy output of the infrared lamp. * Lamp * OFF 100 % + F2 50% - F4 F2, F4 ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Lamp OFF 100% - Change operating density of the infrared lamp by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Jumps to the menu in the previous hierarchy Utility menu Vacuum menu For future use only. 180 AP-750, Rev /04/04

181 Version Check Menu * VersionCheck * F1 Main Lamp F2 F3 Vacuum - ON - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Version Check Main Check firmware version of main board Lamp Check firmware version of lamp board Vacuum Check firmware version of vacuum table (for future use only) - [CANCEL] key: Jumps to the menu in the previous hierarchy Utility menu File management setup menu Makes various settings for processing method of the printing data sent from a computer to the installed hard disk in the printer File management menu items can be set when the hard disk is installed on the product. * FileMng * F1 WriteMode Replot F2 F3 Delete Rename F4 (1/2) * FileMng * F1 Format FreeArea F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions FileMng (1/2) Write mode Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. Write mode menu Re-Print Set this when you want to draw the printing data saved in the hard disk. Reprint menu Delete Set this when you delete printing data saved in the hard disk. File delete menu Rename Change file name for printing data saved in the hard disk. Re-name menu FileMng (2/2) Format Perform formatting of the hard disk. Format menu Free Area Displays the current condition of the hard disk. Free area menu FileMng (1/2 2/2) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (2/2) 181 AP-750, Rev /04/04

182 Write mode menu Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. Write mode menu can be set when the hard disk is installed. Before writing the print mode on the hard disk, always set the media. When changing the printing start position (zero position), set the zero position. Refer to Origin setup menu The printing data is processed according to the media size and the printing start position. Printing data cannot be written unless the media is set. * WriteMode * F1 Off Write.Prn F2 F3 Write > Prn WriteOnly F4 - Off - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Write Mode <OFF> No writing to the hard disk. Perform printing immediately Write/Prn Prints while writing the data to the hard disk Write>Prn Prints after writing the data tot the hard disk Write only Writes the data to the hard disk without printing Notes: Printing method can be set for printing data saved in the hard disk by Re-plot menu. Reprint menu - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu Reprint menu Set following items when you want to draw printing data saved in the hard disk. File name Printing media number Re-plot menu can be set when hard disks are installed. When the plotting data is re-plotted, use the same media as used when writing plotting data. Regardless the size of the set media, the plotted data is plotted in the same size as for the original media. * Reprint * F1 TEMPFILE000 + F2 F3 0 num - F4 SELECT ENTER 182 AP-750, Rev /04/04

183 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Re-print File name Select file name to be printed by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. Number : 0 to 99 - Change printing media number by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Increase setup value. [F4] key: Decrease setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value. Product starts printing. After printing, shift to normal condition. Printing Cancel Manual User1 LeverUp Purge 43 m The unit enters the normal status [CANCEL]key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu File delete menu Set this when you delete printing data saved in the hard disk Notes: File delete menu can be set when hard disks are installed. If you delete file by the File delete menu, you can not retrieve that file again. If you want to use the deleted file again, send the printing data to the hard disk of the product from the computer again. F1 F3 * Delete * TEMPFILE000 SELECT ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Delete File Name Select to-be-deleted file name by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. [ENTER] key: Delete selected file, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 183 AP-750, Rev /04/04

184 Re-name menu Change filename for printing data saved in the hard disk Notes: Re-name menu can be set when hard disks are installed. The file name of the plotting data that is loaded from the computer is always named "TEMPFILE000". To save the loaded plotting data, change its file name in the rename entry before loading the next plotting data. F1 F3 * Rename * TEMPFILE000 SELECT ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Rename File Name Select to-be-deleted file name by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. [ENTER] key: Delete selected file, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu * TEMPFILE000 * F1 TEMPFILE000 F2 F3 {T} F4 JKLMNOPQRS*UVWXYZ012 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions To-be-changed file name Characters you want to change Select characters you want to change by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Select characters you want to change with back feed way. [F3] key: Select characters you want to change with forward Characters you can use: A-Z or 0-9 feed way. Select to-be-changed characters by operating the following keys. [F2] key: Select to-be-changed characters with back feed way. [F4] key: Select to-be-changed characters with forward feed way. - [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 184 AP-750, Rev /04/04

185 Format menu Perform formatting of the hard disk Format menu can be set when hard disks are installed. If formatting of the hard disk is performed, all data saved in the hard disk will be deleted. * Format * F1 No OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Format No Format is not performed - [CANCEL] key: Cancel setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu OK Perform formatting. * Format * Format HardDisk? ENTER or CANCEL (1/1) Setup Items Format Parameters Format will be performed OK? Descriptions [ENTER] key: Product starts formatting. The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. * Format * Formatting Harddisk... After formatting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu [CANCEL] key: Formatting will not be performed. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu 185 AP-750, Rev /04/04

186 Free area menu Displays the current condition of the hard disk Free area menu can be set when the hard disk is installed. * FreeArea * InputFile ** FreeArea **G ****MB ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Free area Input file Free Area The following items regarding the current status of the hard disk is displayed. Input File: Displays the number of print data saved on the Hard disk. Free Area: Shows the remaining space in the hard disk. [ENTER] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. File management setup menu Initialize setup menu Returns parameters to the factory setting Notes: Network initialize menu is displayed when the network interface board is installed. File management initialize menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. * Initial * F1 ALL MediaSet F2 F3 Printmode Command F4 (1/3) * Initial * F1 Layout Function F2 F3 RollSetup Centro F4 (2/3) * Initial * F1 Utility FileMng F2 (3/3) 186 AP-750, Rev /04/04

187 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Initialize (1/3) All Returns all parameters to the factory setting. Setup menu Media Set Returns parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting. Media setup Initialize menu Print Mode Returns parameters in the print mode menu to the factory setting. Printing mode initialize menu Command Returns parameters in the command setup menu to the factory setting. Command setup Initialize menu Initialize (2/3) Layout Returns parameters in the layout setup menu to the factory setting. Layout setup Initialize menu Function Returns parameters in the function setup menu to the factory setting. Function setup Initialize menu Roll Setup Returns parameters in the roll media setup menu to the factory setting. Roll media setup Initialize menu Centro. Returns parameters in the Centronics setup menu to the factory setting. Centronics Initialize menu Initialize (3/3) Utility Returns parameters in the utility setup menu to the factory setting. Utility Initialize menu File Mng. The file management setup menu values are reset to factory default settings. File management Initialize menu Initialize (1/3 3/3) - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu All initialize menu All setup values are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * ALL * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions All No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 187 AP-750, Rev /04/04

188 Media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * MediaSet * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Media Set No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Printing mode initialize menu Setup values of Printing mode menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * PrintMode * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Printing mode No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Command setup initialize menu Setup values of Command setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Command * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 188 AP-750, Rev /04/04

189 Layout setup initialize menu Setup values of Layout setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Layout* F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Layout No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Function setup initialize menu Setup values of Function setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Function * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Function No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) Roll media setup initialize menu Setup values of Roll media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * RollSetup * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Roll Setup No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 189 AP-750, Rev /04/04

190 Centronics initialize menu Setup values of Centronics menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Centro * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu Utility initialize menu (1/1) Setup values of Utility menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Utility * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu File management initialize menu Setup values of File management menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Notes: (1/1) File management initialize menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. * FileMng * F1 NO OK F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions File Mng. No No initialization OK Perform initialization - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Initialize setup menu (1/1) 190 AP-750, Rev /04/04

191 Data dump menu Perform dump printing for online function check * Datadump * F1 Start / End All F2 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Data dump Start/End All Head wash menu (1/1) Notes: Dump printing is used by service person to check the functions on the printer. Do not use this function for normal printing. - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Perform process for washing print head Notes: Refer to Washing print head for more details * HeadWash * F1 No All F2 F3 Black Cyan F4 (1/2) * HeadWash * F1 L. Cyan Magenta F2 F3 L. Magenta Yellow F4 (2/2) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Head Wash (1/2) No Does not perform washing print head. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu All Washing print head is performed individually for each colour in order. Black Washing print head is performed for the selected print Head Wash (2/2) Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light magenta head colour. Head Wash (1/2-2/2) Yellow - After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 191 AP-750, Rev /04/04

192 Long term storage cleaning menu Perform process for Long-term storage cleaning. Notes: For operation procedures for Long-term storage cleaning, refer to Long-term storage cleaning". * LongSave * F1 No All F2 F3 Black Cyan F4 (1/2) * LongSave * F1 L. Cyan, Magenta F2 F3 L. Magenta Yellow F4 (2/2) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Long Save (1/2) No Does not perform the cleaning for long-term storage. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu All Cleaning for long-term storage is performed individually for each colour in order. Black Cleaning for long-term storage is performed for the Long save (2/2) Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light magenta selected print head colour. Long save (1/2-2/2) Yellow - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu 192 AP-750, Rev /04/04

193 Maintenance setup menu Check the parts life cycle of the product. * Mainte. * CR Motor E** F PF Motor E** F (1/6) * ALL * Lever M E** F Head U/D M E** F (2/6) * ALL * TakeUp M E** F Send M E** F (3/6) * ALL * Head K Change Head C E** F (4/6) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Mainte. (1/6-6/6) Life cycle Displays the life cycles of the following parts of the E*****F product. CR motor PF motor Lever motor Head U/D motor Winding unit motor Media feed motor Print head K Print head C Print head Lc Print head M Print head Lm Print head Y Part s life cycle is shown by the amount of * Mark (5: remain 100%). When a part s life cycle comes to an end, if only 1 is left, 20 % remains. If all the * mark are disappeared, the life cycle of the part comes to an end. Replace the parts that have reached their usable life according to "Replacement of the print head and CR motor". - [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu Notes: The user will be charged for replacement of a part that has reached its usable life span even during the free warranty period or covered by maintenance contract. If parts that have reached their usable life span continue to be used without replacing them, and troubles arise, they will not be guaranteed. 193 AP-750, Rev /04/04

194 Set Review Menu Check the settings you ve inserted earlier. * SetReview* PaperDet PaperWidth HeaterTemp DrierTemp (1/3) * SetReview* Take up Load unit Lamp VacuumTemp (2/3) * SetReview* Vacuum Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Set Review (1/3) Paper Detection Set value review Paper Width Set value review Heater Temperature Set value review Drier Temperature Set value review Set Review (2/3) Take up status Set value review Load Unit Set value review Lamp Set value review Vacuum Temperature Set value review SetReview (3/3) Vacuum Set value review Set Review (1/3-3/3) [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Setup menu (3/3) 194 AP-750, Rev /04/04

195 5.6 OPERATING FORM THE OPERATION PANEL This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. For information of the name and function of each key, refer to "Operation panel". Important: Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. Not doing so will cause serious permanent damage to your eyes Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so may result in burns Caution : During printing on rigid materials, the fans will cool off the infrared lamp. Please note there is no detection. Regularly check if the fans are working. You can do this by using a sheet of paper holding between fans and lamp house To stop printing operation If you want to stop the printing operation, follow the steps below. Press the [F1] key of the operation panel to cancel the print. The printer works as follows. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material Paper End Paper End Cancel Lever Up Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge Manual Purge User 1 User 1 Status of the printer While printing While receiving/converting While waiting for the ink drying time Operation after the [F1] key is pressed Stops printing and deletes data of a file remaining in the printer. Deletes the data already received and converted, then deletes data from now on. Stops waiting for the ink drying time and discharges the media. 195 AP-750, Rev /04/04

196 5.6.2 Operating the pressure rollers When you want to switch up and down of the pressure roller follow the steps below. Press the [F2] key of the operation panel. The printer works as follows. Display : Roll-to-roll Display : Rigid Materials Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp F2 Feed&Reel Purge User1 43 m Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp F2 Manual Purge User1 Status of the printer When the pressure roller is lowered The MEDIA SET lamp is not lit The pressure roller is up. The MEDIA SET lamp is flashing (green). Operation after the [F1] key is pressed The pressure roller is lifted The MEDIA SET lamp will light (green). The pressure roller goes down The MEDIA SET lamp will turn off. Notes: You can also switch the up and down of the pressure roller using the foot switch in stead of the operation panel. No. Name 1 Foot switch 196 AP-750, Rev /04/04

197 5.6.3 Moving the Rigid Media After setting the rigid media on the product, the media can be moved in the following procedure. Move the media as follows: Caution: Take extreme caution not to have your fingers pinched in the drive when moving the media. Step 1 : Step 2 : Check the following on the operating condition of the product. No operation such as drawing is being made. MEDIA SET lamp must be OFF. Press [F3] key on the operation panel. Manual MENU appears. Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp F3 Manual Purge User1 Step 3 : Press [F1]-[F2] key on the operation panel. Product operates as follows: * Manual F1 Forward Backward F2 User1 SET ITEM SET VALUE DESCRIPTION REMARKS Manual Forward Sheet moves forward Displayed when pressing roll is lowered Backward Sheet moves backward Displayed when pressing roll is lowered Operating direction of rigid media is as follows: No. Name 1 Rigid material 197 AP-750, Rev /04/04

198 5.6.5 Manual becomes Adjust When not printing, following display is shown. During printing Manual becomes Adjust Press the [F3] key to enter the adjust mode. Following display is shown. Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp Manual Purge User1 43 m Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp F3 Adjust Purge User1 43 m * Adjust * F1 LAMP Vacuum F infrared lamp settings To change the settings of the infrared lamp, please follow the instructions mentioned below. Step 1 : Press the [F1] key in the adjust menu. * Adjust * Lamp Vacuum Step 2 : Following message is displayed Press [F2] to increase lamp output Press [F4] to decrease lamp output * Lamp * OFF 100 % + F2 50% - F4-50 % - Step 3 : Press the appropriate key to select the appropriate setting for the infrared lamp. Caution: Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so could result in burns Vacuum settings For future use only 198 AP-750, Rev /04/04

199 5.6.8 Winding the roll media After setting the roll media in the unit, it is possible to wind the roll media with the following procedure. Perform winding of the media according to the procedure below. Caution: During the winding operation, make sure to keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts. Step 1 : Step 2 : Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product. a. There is no printing operation being performed. Press the [F3] key of the operation panel. a. Moves to the Feed&Reel menu. Ready to print Cancel LeverUP F3 Feed&Reel Purge User 1 43 m Step 3 : Press the appropriate key, from [F1] key to [F3] key. a. The printer works as follows. *Feed&Reel* F1 F. Order F. Reverse F2 F3 Forward Backward F4 F1 *Feed&Reel R. Reverse Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Remarks Feed&Reel F. Order The winding direction rotates in the advance direction. The roll media will be wound up by the winding unit. F. Reverse The winding unit rotates in the reverse direction. The roll media will be unrolled of the winding unit. This function is active when ON is selected in the Take-up mechanism menu. Take-up mechanism menu Forward Feeds media backward This function is displayed, when the pressure roller is lowered. Backward Feeds media backward. This function is displayed, when the pressure roller is lowered. R. Reverse The feed unit rotates in the reverse direction. The roll media will be unrolled of the feed unit. This function is displayed, the pressure roller is up. 199 AP-750, Rev /04/04

200 When selecting R. Reverse to rewind the roll media, be sure not to over-rewind. The scroller may come up from the winding unit and dropped out. The operating directions of the winding unit and the roll media are shown below. Front Section Rear Section Nr. Name 1 Take Up Unit 2 Roll Media Nr. Name 1 Load unit 200 AP-750, Rev /04/04

201 5.6.9 Head cleaning Clean the print head surface and the nozzles (head cleaning) when: Printing becomes smeared or misprinted. Waiting mode lasts over 1 hour with the power source supplied. Perform head cleaning according to the following procedures. Step 1 : Step 2 : Verify that the product is at a normal status. Follow "Test printing", and perform nozzle check printing. Refer to the illustration below to verify the condition of the print head. Step 3 : Perform head cleaning according to Head cleaning before printing * Purge * F1 All Normal F2 F1, F2 ENTER For the settings on the purge menu, refer to the following. The values between < > in the table are default factory settings (initial values). Setup items Key Name Parameters Description Ink Colour [F1] key <All> Black Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light magenta The ink colour to be purged is selected All: Print head purge processes are performed for each colour Other: Print head purge processes are performed for the selected colour Purge mode [F2] key Yellow <Normal> High Continue Light The amount of ink discharged during the purge process is selected. Normal: Recommended in this process. High: The ink is discharged more than Normal mode. Select when the print head can not be recovered by performing "Normal" mode. Continue: Purge process is performed individually for Normal mode. Light: The ink is discharged less than Normal mode. - [CANCEL] key: Finish the purge process when Normal mode is selected. 201 AP-750, Rev /04/04

202 Step 4 : After head cleaning, perform nozzle check printing again, and check the condition of the head. If the smearing or misprinting is not solved after performing cleaning one time, change the purge mode to "powerful" then repeat the head cleaning. If the smearing or misprinting is not solved after performing cleaning a few times, refer to "Trouble shooting", and take appropriate measures. If printing problems are not corrected by increasing purge mode to "powerful", clean off the print head surface using a polynit wiper soaked in jetwash fluid then perform head cleaning again Checking printing mode When checking the present printing mode, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Press the [ENTER] key of the operation panel. The product will perform the following operations for three seconds. * CurrentSetup * 1 Condition 360 x Interlace 2 pass 3 Direction/n UniDir/1 No. Position Description References 1 2 nd line Displays the Printing condition Printing quality menu 2 3 rd line Displays the Interlace method Interlace Setup menu 3 4 th line Displays the Printing direction and repeat times. n: Repeat times After displaying the printing mode is finished, the product shifts to the normal condition. Printing direction method Repeat times menu 202 AP-750, Rev /04/04

203 5.7 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING The operations performed after printing is described here. Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. Not doing so will cause serious permanent damage to your eyes Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so may result in burns. Please note that after operating the infrared lamp and infrared lamp house will keep their temperature for several minutes. Let it cool off. Not doing so may result in burns Removing the rigid media Rigid media removal is explained below. Remove the media from the printer according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Check the following on the operating condition of the printer. Printing operation is not performed. Operation panel is in the normal state. MEDIA SET lamp on the operation panel is OFF. Step 2 : Step 3 : Press the [F2] key to raise the pressure rollers. Lift the print head by turning the head gap adjusting handle in the UP direction (clockwise). No. Name 1 Head gap adjusting handle 203 AP-750, Rev /04/04

204 Step 4 : Manually move the media tray and take the media out of the media feed slot. No. Name 1 Media 2 Media tray 3 Media feed slot Step 5 : Remove the media from the media tray No. Name 1 Media 2 Media tray 204 AP-750, Rev /04/04

205 5.7.2 Roll media cutting procedure. The roll media cutting procedure is described. Cut the roll media according to the following procedure. Caution : Immediately after printing, the media guide and the platen is very hot. Perform work after the media guide and the platen has cooled off. Step 1 : After printing, the roll media will automatically advance to the media cut position. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. * ManualCutPaper * Cut Paper And Press ENTER Step 2 : Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the platen, and cut the roll media. Caution : When cutting the roll media, be careful of the following. Incorrect handling can result in injury to the hands and fingers from the razor blade. When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove. Move the razor blade slowly along the media cut groove. No. Name 1 Platen 2 Media cut groove 3 Razor blade Step 3 : Step 4 : Press the [ENTER] key of the operation panel. The unit enters the normal status Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp Feed&Reel Purge User1 43 m Step 5 : Cutting of the roll media is ended. 205 AP-750, Rev /04/04

206 5.7.3 Disposal of waste fluids The time of disposal and disposal method of waste fluid is described below. Disposal period Dispose of waste fluids during the following conditions: a) After finishing printing operation b) When the message "Waste Ink Tank" is displayed on the operation panel. WasteInkTank Full Cancel LeverUp Manual Purge User1 43 m Disposal method Dispose of the waste fluid according to the following procedure. Important : The waste fluid from the printer is a waste solvent (waste ink). Proper waste fluid disposal according to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments are required. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Verify that the power of the unit is OFF. Ready an empty container such as a used supply ink bottle, to contain the waste fluid. Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container. No. 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. No. Name 1 Waste fluid valve Step 5 : Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product. 206 AP-750, Rev /04/04

207 5.8 MEDIA TOUCHING THE CARRIAGE OR INFRARED LAMP Important : This chapter is only applicable when working in fladbed mode. When working in roll-to-roll mode, just remove the media when media touches the carriage or infrared lamp. Important : Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage on long term. Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so may result in burns. Please note that after operating the infrared lamp and infrared lamp house will keep their temperature for several minutes. Let it cool off. Not doing so could result in burns. In case the carriage or infrared lamp touches the media, power OFF and ON the unit. Do not touch the carriage or infrared lamp In case the media touches the carriage or infrared lamp, follow the instructions below. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Press the [POWER] key to power off the unit. Power ON the unit The print head will move back to its capping station. Important : Do not move the carriage or infrared lamp manually. Doing so could result in burns. 207 AP-750, Rev /04/04

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209 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains daily maintenance of the printer. 6.2 REPLACING CONSUMABLES This section explains how to refill the ink and the jetwash liquid, and when and how to replace the roll media and the ink filter Refilling the ink and jetwash liquid Read the following for information on when and how to refill the ink and the jetwash liquid. (1) Refilling Interval Refill the ink in the following cases 1. When the amount left in the ink tank becomes low The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Printing operation is continued. Before the ink runs out, prepare the ink for refilling. Ready to Print Cancel Feed&Reel NearEnd [K] Lever Up Purge 2. When the ink inside the ink tank is run out The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Printing operation stops. Refill with new ink immediately. InkStatus No Ink [KccMmY] 209 AP-750, Rev /04/04

210 Caution : When the ink runs out or is close to being empty, the colour of the ink that needs refilling will be indicated as follows: K: Black C: Cyan c: Light Cyan M: Magenta m: Light Magenta Y: Yellow After the message "InkNearEnd" is displayed on the operation panel, about 6m2(66.7ft2) (When "Quality" in the setup menu is set to dpi) of printing is possible, until the ink runs out. Even when the "No Ink" is displayed at the operation panel, there may be a small amount of ink left in the main tank. Refill the jetwash liquid when the following occurs. 1. When the jetwash liquid inside the ink tank is run out The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Printing will continue to be performed. Refill the new jetwash liquid immediately. No JetWash Cancel Feed&Reel User 1 LeverUp Purge 43 m (2) Types Use MUTOH recommended ink only for refill of the ink and the jetwash liquid. The printer is designed for use with genuine ink bottles. If you do not use genuine products, Printouts may become faint and the printer will not be able to detect the end of ink. Problems caused by using ink other than the recommended will void the warranty. Refer to the following for the types and details of ink and the ink jetwash liquid. Options / supply list (3) Refilling procedure Follow the steps in "Refilling the ink - jetwash fluid" to refill the ink. If ink is refilled during printing, printing is resumed. 210 AP-750, Rev /04/04

211 6.2.2 Replacing roll media Read the following for information on when and how to replace roll media. (1) Replacement time Replace roll media under the following conditions. 1. When the roll media loaded in the printer comes to an end The following message is displayed on the operation panel. If the media comes to an end while printing, the printer stops printing. End Of Roll Cancel Feed&Reel User 1 LeverUp Purge 43 m When you want to change the type of media (2) Types For types and details of roll media, refer to the following. Options/Supply list (3) Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace roll media. Step 1 : Step 2 : If the printer is turned on, make sure of the following Printing or other operations are not performed. Make sure that the display on the operation panel shows the normal state. Make sure that the MEDIA SET lamp is lit (green) on the operation panel. Remove the roll media from the media feed slot and the tension roller No. Name 1 Media feed slot 2 Tension roller 3 Roll media 211 AP-750, Rev /04/04

212 Step 3 : Remove the scroller from the printer and place it on a flat surface No. Name 1 Feed unit 2 Scroller Step 4 : Using the attached hexagon wrench, loosen the screws for the flange on the opposite side of the positioning ring. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Screw 3 Positioning ring Step 5 : Loosen the screw of the movable flange. Do not push the right of the scroller (the opposite side of the positioning ring). The right edge of the scroller unit may become damaged by the shock. No. Name 1 Flange 2 Roll media 3 Scroller 212 AP-750, Rev /04/04

213 Step 6 : Remove the roll media from the scroller No. Name 1 Scroller 2 Roll media Step 7 : Follow the steps below to install another roll media. Notes: Refer to Media Handling for more details Replacement of the ink filter The replacement interval and procedure of the ink filter is described below. (1) Replacement period Replace the ink filter once a year. (2) Replacement procedure The ink filters are replaced in a periodic inspection. Notes: Call the nearest MUTOH local dealer to replace the parts 213 AP-750, Rev /04/04

214 6.2.4 Replacement of the print head and CR motor The replacement interval and procedure of the print head and the CR motor is described below. (1) Replacement period Replace the parts periodically according to the average period of expiration shown below. Name Average usable life Use conditions of the product Print head 6 months Printing conditions: 360x360dpi, Bi-D, continuous printing CR motor 1 year at a 30% of printing rate 1 year must be converted to 8 hours per day, 20 days per month The user will be charged for replacement of a part that has reached its usable life span even during the free warranty period or covered by maintenance contract. If parts that have reached their usable life span continue to be used without replacing them, and troubles arise, they will not be guaranteed. The print heads may become clogged and impossible to use even before their period of expiration depending on conditions of use. (2) Replacement procedure Replace the parts that have reached their usable life according to the following procedure. Step 1 : In case that the parts life becomes end, when turning the power of the unit ON, the following messages are displayed alternately on the operation panel every 2 seconds. Turning the power ON *CappingOut* Remove Head Cap And Press ENTER *Check Maintenance* Motor Head [CR] [C] Step 2 : Follow the instructions in Filling the ink jetwash fluid on the operation panel. Note : Refer to Printer Status for more details 214 AP-750, Rev /04/04

215 *Mainte.* Head K Change Parts life becomes end Head K E** F (4/6) Step 3 : Press the [MENU ] key or the [MENU ] key to check the name of the parts that have reached usable life. Step 4 : Call the nearest MUTOH local dealer to replace the parts Replacement of the infrared lamp Read the following for information on when and how to replace the infrared lamp. (1) Replacement period Replace the infrared lamp after 5000 hours of operation (2) Replacement procedure When the infrared lamp reaches 4500 hours of operation a message is displayed. Contact a Mutoh technician to replace the infrared lamp. The infrared lamp will operate for another 500 hours. After operating 5000 ( ) hours the infrared lamp will not reach the appropriate spectrum, necessary for a good fixation. Please make sure to replace the infrared lamp. Important Replacement of the infrared lamp should only be done by authorized Mutoh technicians 215 AP-750, Rev /04/04

216 6.3 CLEANING THE PRINTER You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. Important Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets. Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire. Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cable, then contact MUTOH local dealer. Caution : Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer. Do not use thinner, Benzene, alcohol, or other active agents. Doing so may result in damage or paint peeling from the casing. Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit. Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a malfunction in the printer. The following are instructions for cleaning the printer Cleaning the outer case (1) Cleaning interval Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning Procedure If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth. 216 AP-750, Rev /04/04

217 6.3.2 Cleaning inside the printer (1) Cleaning interval Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning Procedure Follow the steps below. Step 1 : Use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt on the pressure roller. Do not blow off media dust inside the printer using an air dusting machine. Doing so may cause noise to occur from inside the printer. No. Name 1 Pressurizing roller Step 2 : The platen and the media guide is to be cleaned with a soft damp cloth for any paper dust or ink that has accumulated. No. Name 1 Platen 2 Media guide Step 3 : Soak the polynit wiper in Jetwash provided with the unit, and wipe off ink and other soil from the waste fluid tray. Caution : When cleaning the waste fluid tray, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. The ink and jetwash liquid are hazardous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well. 217 AP-750, Rev /04/04

218 No. Name 1 Waste fluid tray Cleaning of the print head surface (1) Cleaning Interval Clean every day or after the completion of the operation. (2) Cleaning Procedure Clean the print head surface according to the following procedure. Caution : When cleaning the print head surface, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. The ink and jetwash liquid are hazardous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well. Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Caution : When opening and closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught on the lid. No. Name 1 Maintenance cover 218 AP-750, Rev /04/04

219 Step 2 : Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself. Caution : When cleaning the print head, be careful of the following. Incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles. Do not touch the print head surface with bare hands. Wipe out ink on the print head wiper every time when ink is adhered to it. No. Name 1 Print head 2 Print head wiper Step 3 : Close the maintenance cover. Close each cover firmly until they are fixed into place. No. Name 1 Maintenance cover 219 AP-750, Rev /04/04

220 6.3.4 Washing print head Cleaning Period If the condition of the print head does not recovered when performing the head cleaning, perform the print head washing. Operational procedure Perform washing print head according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Remove the screws the valve cover (4 screws) and remove the valve cover. No. Name 1 Valve cover Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Turn the unit ON. Follow the instructions in "Filling the ink - jetwash fluid" to refill the jetwash fluid. Follow the instructions in "Disposal of waste fluids" to empty the waste fluid tank. Follow the instructions in "Menu setup on the operation panel". *HeadWash* F1 No ALL F2 F3 BLACK CYAN F4 (1/2) Step 6 : Press the [F1] key to [F4] key to select the print head to perform the print head washing process. Note : In the Head wash menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended. By selecting "ALL", the print head washing treatment is performed for all print heads one by one successively. When "No" is selected in the Head wash menu, the menu returns to the previous hierarchy menu without performing the print head washing treatment. Refer to "Head wash menu" for more details. 220 AP-750, Rev /04/04

221 Caution : Do not power OFF the unit during the Head Clean procedure Step 7 : The product starts the print head washing treatment It takes about 3 to 10 minutes to operate the print head washing treatment The following message is displayed on the operation panel * Headwash* [****] Valve Change the JW Side Note : In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed. Step 8 : Switch the 3-way valve to the jet fluid side. No. Name 1 3-way valve Step 9 : The product starts washing the sub tank. The following message is displayed on the operation panel Note : In the Print Head washing treatment, washing print head in Step 10 is repeated for 2-6 times automatically. When pushing [CANCEL] key during washing the sub-tank, Print head washing is performed twice. When [ALL] is selected in the head wash menu, print head washing is performed twice individually for each colour in order. 221 AP-750, Rev /04/04

222 Washing SubTank F1 Cancel Step 10 : The printer starts the print head cleaning. The following message is displayed on the operation panel Note : When pushing [CANCEL] key during washing the print head, Washing print head is performed within twice: After finishing washing the print head twice, and shift to Step 11. Washing print head is performed over 3 times : After finishing the print head washing, shift to Step 11 Washing Head F1 Cancel Step 11 : The product starts injecting the jet wash fluid to the sub tank The following message is displayed on the operation panel Note : If [CANCEL] key is pushed while injecting the jet wash fluid when [ALL] is selected in the head wash menu, print head washing is performed twice individually for each colour in order. Injecting JetWash F1 Cancel Step 12 : After completed the injection of the jet wash fluid, the following message is displayed on the operation panel. Note : In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed. *HeadWash* [****] Valve Change the Ink Side Step 13 : Switch the 3-way valve to the ink side. 222 AP-750, Rev /04/04

223 No. Name 1 3-way valve Step 14 : When ALL is selected in the Step6, Step7 to 13 is repeated until the print head washing treatment is completed for all print heads. Step 15 : When the print head washing treatment is completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal condition. The following message is displayed on the operation panel Note : In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed. Ink Status Not Filled [****] Step 16 : Follow the instructions in Turning the power OFF to turn the power OFF Step 17 : Reattach the valve cover Step 18 : The print head washing treatment is completed. Note : If the power is switched ON after the print head washing treatment is completed, the product starts the initial ink filling. 223 AP-750, Rev /04/04

224 6.4 LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING The period for performing cleaning for long-term storage, and its procedures are described below. (1) Cleaning Period When not using the unit for over 2 weeks, perform cleaning for long term storage. (2) Operational procedure Perform cleaning for long-term storage according to the following procedure. Caution : When performing cleaning for long-term storage, always wear the protective glove supplied with the unit. The ink and jetwash liquid are hazardous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well. Step 1 : Remove the screws for the valve cover (2 screws) and remove the valve cover. No. Name 1 Valve cover Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Turn the unit ON. Follow the instructions in "Filling the ink - jetwash fluid" to refill the jetwash fluid. Follow the instructions in "Disposal of waste fluids" to empty the waste fluid tank. 224 AP-750, Rev /04/04

225 Step 5 : Follow the instructions in "Menu setup on the operation panel", and bring up the Long Save menu on the operation panel. *LongSave* F1 No ALL F2 F3 BLACK CYAN F4 (1/2) Step 6 : Press the [F1] key - [F4] keys to select the print head to perform the long-term storage cleaning process. In the Long Save menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended. By selecting "ALL", the longterm storage cleaning treatment is performed for all print heads one by one successively. When "NO" is selected in the Long Save menu, the menu returns to the lower hierarchy without performing the long term storage cleaning treatment. Refer to "Long-term storage cleaning menu" for more details. Step 7 : The printer starts the long-term storage cleaning treatment. It takes about 40 to 50 minutes per 1 colour of ink to operate the long-term storage cleaning treatment. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. *Long Save* [****] Valve Change to JW Side In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed. Step 8 : Switch the 3-way valve to the jetwash fluid side. No. Name 1 3-way valve 225 AP-750, Rev /04/04

226 Step 9 : The product starts washing the sub tank. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Washing SubTank Wait for a While Step 10 : The printer starts the print head cleaning. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Washing Head Wait for a while Step 11 : The product starts injecting the jetwash fluid to the sub tank. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Injecting Jetwash Wait for a while Step 12 : After completed the injection of the jetwash fluid, the following message is displayed on the operation panel. In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed. *LongSave* [****] Valve Change to Ink Side Step 13 : Switch the 3-way valve to the ink side. No. Name 1 3-way valve Step 14 : When "ALL" is selected in the procedure 6, procedures 7 to 13 are repeated until the long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed for all print heads. 226 AP-750, Rev /04/04

227 Step 15 : When the long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal status. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. In the [****] part of the message, the colour of finished long-term storage cleaning treatment will be displayed. Ink Status Not Filled [****] Step 16 : Follow the instructions in "Turning the power OFF" to turn the power OFF. Step 17 : Reattach the valve cover. Step 18 : The long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed. If the power is turned ON after the long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed, the printer starts the initial ink filling. 227 AP-750, Rev /04/04

228 6.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION This section explains transferring and transporting the printer Transferring the printer The following are instructions for transferring the printer. Caution : Keep the printer horizontal during transfer. Do not tilt the printer, stand it against a wall, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the printer. Also, movement after transport is not covered by the warranty. (1) Before the transfer Follow the steps below to transfer the printer. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Step 5 : Step 6 : Step 7 : Make sure that the printer is turned OFF. Dispose of the waste fluid. Remove the 2 scrollers. Disconnect the power cable and all other cables. Turn the 4 adjusters to the directions shown in the diagram to loosen. Turn the following adjusters to the directions shown in the diagram to loosen. Stand : 4 Winding unit: 1 Feed unit : 1 Transfer the printer. The casters attached to the stand is designed for transferring the printer short distances on a surface in-house. 228 AP-750, Rev /04/04

229 (2) After the transfer No. Name 1 Adjuster 2 Stand 3 Take Up Unit 4 Load Unit Follow the steps below to prepare the printer to be used after the transfer. Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Make sure that you place the printer where appropriate. After moving to the installation location, fix the product to the location. Connect the power cable and other cables. For connecting cables, refer to the following. Connecting the power cable Connecting the printer to your PC Step 4 : Perform nozzle checking to check if the printer head has clogged. To perform the nozzle check, refer to "NozzleCheck". Step 5 : Perform a fine adjustment of image quality. To perform an adjustment of image quality, refer to "Alignment". 229 AP-750, Rev /04/04

230 6.5.2 Transporting the printer When you transport the printer, the printer should be repackaged using the original box and packing materials, to protect it from vibration or impact. When you transport the printer, contact MUTOH local dealer. 230 AP-750, Rev /04/04

231 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chapter, refer to "6.3 Error messages" and contact MUTOH local dealer. To receive our customer support service, present your warranty. If you do not present it, you may be changed for the service even if it is within the term of warranty. If you have a maintenance service contract, show the agreement or other documents. 7.2 FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRINTER This section describes the failures and malfunctions of the printer not displayed as errors, and their causes and solutions. (1) The media touches the print head or infrared lamp. Important: In case the print head or infrared lamp touches the media, OFF and ON. Do not touch the print head or infrared lamp. (2) The printer does not work after the power is turned on. N Display Solutions References 1 You did not plug the power Plug in the power cable. Connecting the power cable cable in. 2 The AC power does not match Use the printer at the specified Connecting the power cable the specified voltage. voltage. 3 Is the maintenance cover open? Close the maintenance cover. Turning the power ON/OFF (3) The printer does not work after the media is loaded. N Display Solutions References 1 Is the pressure roller raised? Lower the pressure roller. Media handling 2 Is the maintenance cover Close the maintenance cover. Turning the power ON/OFF open? 3 You did not load the media Load the media straight into the Media handling straight into the printer. printer. 4 Are all tanks filled with ink? Fill all ink tanks with ink. Refilling the ink - jetwash fluid 5 Is the recommended media being used? Use a recommended media. Media type 231 AP-750, Rev /04/04

232 6 You used the printer in direct sunlight or other locations not appropriate for the specified environment. Use the printer in the specified environment. Product Specifications (4) The printer does not work after data is sent from a computer. N Display Solutions References 1 You did not connect the interface cable. Refer to "Connecting the interface cable". Connecting the interface cable 2 Are all tanks filled with ink? Fill all ink tanks with ink. Refilling the ink - jetwash fluid (5) The printer does not print and an error is generated after data is sent from a computer. N Display Solutions References 1 Do the computer and the printer setting match? Insure that the computer and printer setting match. Connecting the printer to your PC 2 The interface setting or command mode on a computer and the printer do not match. (6) Printouts are partially blurred or nozzles are missing. When using a media other than those recommended, a proper printing quality may not be gained. N Display Solutions References 1 The media is damp. Replace with new media. Replacing 2 You used folded, creased, or roll media curled media. 3 Check if the rigid media is touching the head Adjust the head gap Setting of the rigid media (7) printing position is not correct (some position is not printed.) N Display Solutions References 1 The loading position of the media is not correct. Load the media correctly. Setting the rigid media Loading roll media/ rigid media 2 Is the mirror set? Disable the setting for the mirror, or Menu setup on the operation 3 You set the origin or starting position. (8) media jams occur frequently. make the setting again. Turn off the origin or starting position setting, or make the setting again. panel Menu setup on the operation panel 232 AP-750, Rev /04/04

233 A proper media feed cannot be guaranteed for media that are not in the recommendation. N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 You used the printer in an Use the printer in the specified Cautions on handling media environment other than that specified. environment. 3 You used old media. Replace with new media. Replacing roll media 4 You used folded, creased, or curled media. (9) Roll media cannot be cut correctly. N Display Solutions References 1 The edge of the cutting blade Replace the cutting blade. - is not sharp. 2 The roll media has static electricity. Remove the static electricity on the roll media. - (10) You cannot perform initial ink charging. N Display Solutions References 1 Is the pressure roller raised? Lower the pressure roller. Media handling 2 Is the maintenance cover Close the maintenance cover. Turning the power ON/OFF open? 3 Are all tanks filled with ink? Fill all ink tanks with ink. Refilling the ink - jetwash fluid (11) Ink is not used though you performed initial ink charge. N Display Solutions References 1 You turned off the printer Turn on the printer to continue the Refilling the ink - jetwash fluid during the initial ink charging. initial ink charging. 2 The printer rarely prints correctly just after initial ink charging. Perform head cleaning a few times, and check after each cleaning. Head cleaning (12) The media is jammed or damaged when loading it. Remove the jammed or damaged media, referring to "When media jams occur". 233 AP-750, Rev /04/04

234 N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 The loading position of the media is not correct. Load the media correctly. Setting the rigid media Loading roll media 3 The stroller is not set correctly. Set the scroller correctly. Attaching roll media 4 Foreign material, such as piece Clean the pressure roller. Cleaning inside the printer of media, is attached to the pressure roller. 5 You used the printer in direct Use the printer in the specified Product Specifications sunlight or other locations not appropriate for the specified environment. environment. 6 You used folded, creased, or curled media. Replace with new media. Cautions on handling media (13) Media is damaged during initialization. Remove the jammed or damaged media, referring to "When media jams occur". N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 The loading position of the media is not correct. Load the media correctly. Setting the rigid media Loading roll media 3 The scroller is not set correctly. Set the scroller correctly. Setting the rigid media Attaching roll media 4 Foreign material, such as piece Clean the pressure roller. Cleaning inside the printer of media, is attached to the pressure roller. 5 You used the printer where air Use the printer in the specified Product Specifications from an air conditioner blows or other location not appropriate for the specified environment. environment. 6 You used media folded, creased, damaged, tore, curled, or inclined to be curled. Replace with new media. Cautions on handling media (14) Cannot detect the media N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 You used the printer in direct Use the printer in the specified Product Specifications sunlight or other locations not appropriate for the specified environment. environment. 3 The loading position of the media is not correct Load the media correctly Setting the rigid media Loading roll media 4 Is media detection ON Set media detection on Media detection 234 AP-750, Rev /04/04

235 (15) Media size is wrong during media Initial. N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 You did not load the media Load the media straight into the Setting of the rigid media straight into the printer. printer. 3 The curled surface of media is up when loading. Remove the curl in the media, or replace with new media. Setting of the rigid media Media handling 4 You used the printer where air Use the printer in the specified Product Specifications from an air conditioner blows or other location not appropriate for the specified environment environment. 5 You reused printed media. Use new, not printed media. Media type (16) Media is fed crooked while printing. N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 The loading position of the media is not correct. Load the media correctly. Setting of the rigid media Loading roll media 3 The scroller is not set correctly. Set the scroller correctly. Placement of the roll media (17) The printer is not connected to a computer using the Centronics interface N Display Solutions References 1 You did not connect the Centronics interface cable correctly. Connect the Centronics interface cable correctly. 2 When sending printing data from the computer, does the data lamp of the operation panel light? 3 The Centronics setting on the printer does not match the setting on the computer. (18) The printed lines are blurry. If the data lamp does not light, contact the computer manufacturer. Make the Centronics setting on the printer so that it matches the setting on the computer. Connecting the interface cable - System requirements N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 You used too rigid or thin Use a recommended media. Media type media. 3 The printed surface is not the Pay attention to the printable side to Media handling printable side. load media correctly. 4 Did you try cleaning the head? Perform head cleaning. Perform cleaning on the "Strong" setting. Clean the print head surface. Perform cleaning for long-term storage. Head cleaning Cleaning of the print head surface Long-term storage cleaning 235 AP-750, Rev /04/04

236 (19) White or black lines appear on printouts. N Display Solutions References 1 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 2 The stroller is not set correctly. Set the scroller correctly Placement of the roll media 3 Did you perform media feed compensation Perform media feed compensation Media feed compensation (20) Lines are missing on printouts. N Display Solutions References 1 Was the ink that was used for refill within its date of Use new ink Refilling the ink and jetwash liquid expiration? 2 Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? 3 Did you try minor adjustments Try minor adjustments for image Alignment for image quality? quality. 4 Cleaning Perform a purge Head Cleaning 236 AP-750, Rev /04/04

237 7.3 ERROR MESSAGES This chapter explains the messages displayed on the operation panel both when the printer works normally and when an error occurs, and the solutions for the errors Status messages The following are the status messages while the printer works normally. (1) Displays the operational status (1) The following operational status is displayed on the first line on the operation panel. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material 1 Ready to print 1 Ready to print 2 Cancel Lever up 3 2 Cancel Lever up 3 4 Feed & Reel Purge 5 4 Manual Purge 5 6 User 1 6 User 1 N Display Solutions References 1 Ready to print Waiting for the next operation - (The media is loaded.) 2 Paper End / plate end The printer is waiting for the next Media handling operation. (No media is loaded into the printer.) 3 Receiving The printer is receiving data. - 4 Converting The printer is converting data. - 5 Plotting The printer is printing. - 6 Data writing The printer is writing data to hard disk 7 Waste Ink Tank Full Replace the waste liquid absorption Disposal of waste fluids material in the tank 8 No JetWash Refill the jetwash fluid Refilling the ink and jetwash 9 Moving Origin Pos. The Print head is returning to the origin position of the origin setting process (2) Displays of the operational status (2) fluid Origin setup menu The following operational status is displayed between the first and the third line on the operation panel. Filling Ink Wait for a while 237 AP-750, Rev /04/04

238 N Display Solutions References 1 Filling Ink The printer performs ink charging. Please Filling the ink jetwash fluid Wait for a while wait 2 Purging The printer performs head cleaning. Head cleaning before printing Wait for a while Please wait Initializing paper The printer performs initial setting of Setting media type ******** media. Please wait (******** indicates the media type setting mode.) 4 Warming up The platen heater /ink dryer is warming - Wait for a while 5 Washing Head Wait for a while 6 *Capping Out* Remove Head Cap on and press ENTER 7 *Manual Cut Paper* Cut paper and press ENTER 8 *Roller Turn* Take up Roll-OFF can up. Please wait. The print head is being cleaned for the cleaning process of the long-term storage. Please wait The print head cap is attached. Remove the print head cap, and press the [ENTER] key. Cut the roll media, and press the [ENTER] key of the operation panel. The take-up mechanism is set to "OFF". Set to "ON" on the take-up mechanism menu. not operate 9 Discharging JW The jetwash fluid is being discharged for the cleaning process of the long-term storage or washing print head 10 Injecting Jetwash The jetwash fluid is being discharged for the cleaning process of the long-term storage or washing print head 11 Power Off The ink is being discharged into the print head cap for the power OFF process. 12 *Cap Cover Set* Put Cap Cover on and press ENTER 13 *Origin Pos. Check* Confirm Position. and press ENTER 14 *Check Maintenance* Motor [CR PF LV UD] Motor [Takeup Send] Head [KCcMmY] 15 *Purge End* Print -> CANCEL Purge -> ENTER. Install the print head cap, and press the [ENTER] key. Waits to determine the setup values of the origin setup menu. Press [ENTER] key on the operation panel. There is the part that becomes end of the life cycle. Check the maintenance record menu. Exchange the parts shown in the maintenance record. The Purge process during printing is completed. Press the following keys on the operation panel: When restart printing: [CANCEL] key When continue purging:[enter] key Long-term storage cleaning Long-term storage cleaning Turning the power ON/OFF Roll media cutting procedure Menu setup on the operation panel Washing print head Long-term storage cleaning Washing print head Long-term storage cleaning Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFF Origin setup menu Turning the power ON Replacement of the print head and CR motor Head cleaning before printing 238 AP-750, Rev /04/04

239 7.3.2 Message type error display and solutions The following are the message type error display and their solutions. The following message type error displays are displayed when an error occurs while operating the printer. When one of the following message type error display appears, the printer may stop operation. If the printer stops operation, solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer. (1) Error messages regarding media feeding The following error message is displayed on the first line on the operation panel. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material 1 Ready to print 1 Ready to print 2 Cancel Lever up 3 2 Cancel Lever up 3 4 Feed & Reel Purge 5 4 Manual Purge 5 6 User 1 6 User 1 N Display Descriptions Solutions References 1 Undefined paper The printer failed to Reload the media. Media handling detect the media. (The printer stops.) 2 Paper Slant The media was fed at Reload the media. Media handling an angle into the printer. (The printer stops.) 3 End Of Roll Roll media runs out. Load new roll media. Replacing roll media (The printer stops.) 4 Please Set Paper The pressure roller is raised. There is no media. Set the media, and lower the pressure roller. - 5 Paper JAM Error The media has jammed. (The printer stops.) (2) Error messages regarding warnings of the remaining ink Remove the jammed media, and reset a media. The following error message is displayed on the forth line on the operation panel. Menu setup on the operation panel Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material 1 Ready to print 1 Ready to print 2 Cancel Lever up 3 2 Cancel Lever up 3 4 Feed & Reel Purge 5 4 Manual Purge 5 6 User 1 6 User 1 N Display Descriptions Solutions References 1 Near End [*] Ink bottle(s) is (are) near empty. (The printer does not stop.) Prepare new ink bottle(s). 2 No Jetwash The JetWash fluid inside the main tank is run out. (The printer does not stop) Refill the new jetwash fluid immediately Refilling the ink and jetwash liquid Refilling the ink and jetwash fluid 239 AP-750, Rev /04/04

240 The [*] of the error will display shows the colour of the ink causing the error according to the following codes: K: Black C: Cyan c: Light Cyan M: Magenta m: Light Magenta Y: Yellow (3) Other error messages The following error message is displayed on the forth line on the operation panel. InkStatus No Ink [KCcMmY] N Display Descriptions Solutions References 1 Ink Status No Ink [*] Ink bottle(s) is (are) empty. Refill the ink bottle(s) Refilling the ink and jetwash liquid (The printer stops.) 2 Ink Status Initial filling has not Perform initial filling of the Refilling the ink - No Filled [*] 3 Memory Status No Memory DIMM 64 MB been performed. Short of memory while converting or printing data. ink. Consider increasing the memory capacity. jetwash fluid - The [*] of the error will display shows the colour of the ink causing the error according to the following codes: K: Black C: Cyan c: Light Cyan M: Magenta m: Light Magenta Y: Yellow 240 AP-750, Rev /04/04

241 7.3.3 Data error display and solutions Following are data error displays and their solutions during printer operations. Data error display is displayed when a communication error occurs between a computer and the printer. If data error display occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops. Solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer. Online Status I**** Err. [ ] N Display Descriptions Solutions References 1 Online Status I**** Err [ ] An error has occurred while receiving data. Confirm the communication condition between the computer and the printer. Menu setup on the operation panel *** In error messages are code number indicating what kind of error occurred Command error display and solutions Following are command error descriptions and their solutions during the printer operations. Command errors are displayed when an error has occurred while converting the command data sent from a computer to the printer. If a command error occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops. Solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer. N Display Descriptions Solutions References 1 Command Status MH**** Err [ ] Invalid command data is sent from a computer. Make sure that the settings of the computer and the printer match. Menu setup on the operation panel *** in error messages are code numbers indicating what kind of error occurred. [ ] may indicate the command code of the error. For the settings on a computer, refer to the computer's operation manual. 241 AP-750, Rev /04/04

242 7.3.5 Error requiring a restart Following are descriptions and their solutions of error requiring a restart. Error requiring a restart are displayed when the following fatal error has occurred during printer operation. Foreign material disturbing the printer operation is involved in the printer. An electrical circuit (such as board, motor, or sensor) failure has occurred. An error on control program of the printer has occurred. If error requiring a restart has occurred, the printer works as shown below then stops. (1) Power relating to the driving system is shut off automatically. (2) All indicator lights on the operation panel are turned on and beeps sound continuously. (3) An error message is displayed on the operation panel. Press any key on the operation panel to stop the beep sounds. If error requiring a restart has occurred, solve the problems to restart the printer and delete the error. If the same error message is displayed again, contact MUTOH local dealer. Be sure to inquire by the code numbers of the error messages. System Err E*** OOOOOOOOOOOOO [ ] N Display Descriptions Solutions References 1 System Err I****Err[] An error which cannot be solved promptly has occurred. 1. If foreign material such as a piece of media or media dust is involved in the driving system, remove them. 2. Make sure that the replaced parts are installed correctly. 3. Turn OFF the printer. After 10 seconds or more have passed, turn it back ON. When media jams occur Replacing consumables *** in error messages are code numbers indicating what kind of error occurred. [ ] may indicate the command code of the error. For the settings on a computer, refer to the computer's operation manual. 242 AP-750, Rev /04/04

243 7.4 WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR If the loaded media is jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to remove the jammed media Removing the rigid media Step 1 : Remove the media from the printer. Step 2 : Step 3 : If broken pieces of media remain inside the printer, remove them. If any error which requires restarting is generated, once turn OFF the power of the printer and turn ON again How to remove the roll media Step 1 : Press [F2] key to raise the pressure roller. MEDIA SET lamp (orange) lights up. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Set Media Cancel LeverDown Feed&Reel Purge User 1 When raising or lowering the pressure roller, you can use the foot switch instead of the operation panel. 243 AP-750, Rev /04/04

244 No. Name 1 Foot switch Step 2 : Remove the roll media from the media feed slot and the tension roller. No. Name 1 Media feed slot 2 Tension roller 3 Roll media Step 3 : Step 4 : If a piece of media or media dust are in the printer, remove the media or media dust. If a reboot requiring error occurs, turn off the printer using the [POWER] key on the operation panel, and turn it back on. 244 AP-750, Rev /04/04

245 8 APPENDIX 8.1 INTRODUCTION This section explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation procedures for optional parts, and user support for this printer. 8.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TOUCAN HYBRID Unit specification Item Model name Printhead Printing method unit Head gap adjustment (Roll media) Head gap adjustment (Rigid media) Drive method Media feed method Media fixing method Media supply and discharge Winding unit Feed unit Rigid media specifications Roll media specifications Max. media width Max. print width External Weight Thickness External Weight Thickness Roll-to-roll Rigid material printing margins Roll-to-roll Rigid material Media cut method (only in roll-to-roll) Head height adjustment CPU Memory Commands Interface Specifications TOUCAN HYBRID Piezo inkjet Three levels Low / Normal / High (2,5 mm / 3,0 mm / 3,5 mm) Stepless adjustment between 4 mm and 75 mm by UP/DOWN movement of jack Firmware servo / DC motor drive Multi-point pressure grid roller method Pressurizing roller auto-down method Back feeding / front paper discharge Arm type sensor detects slack of paper and takes up the slack Arm type sensor detects bracing (hang-up) of paper and feeds out the paper 250mm (9.8 in.) or less 100 kg (220 Lbs.) or less 1.0mm or less when dial 000, otherwise adjust. Width : 1626mm or less Length : 3000mm or less Thickness : 70 mm or less 30kg (66 Lbs.) or Less 70.0mm (2.8in.) or less 1626 mm (64.0in.) 1570 mm 1470 mm (guranteed quality) 1570 mm (printable quality) Back: 0-50 mm, Left, right: 25,4 mm (1 inch) Front: 0, Back:0, Left, right: 25,4 mm (1 inch) Manual cut Three levels: Low / Normal / High 64 Bit RISC CPU, 128MB MH-RTL (RTL-PASS) Standard: bi-directional Centronics method (IEEE1284 compliant; compatible, nibble, ECP mode) 245 AP-750, Rev /04/04

246 Ink Supply method Ink Colour Tank Capacity Head life expectancy Environmental Conditions Operation environment Pump supply method from individual colour tanks to a sub-tank. Supply from the tank to print head through ink weight using vacuum control. 6 colours (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) 2000 ml (0.52 Gal.) for each colour 10 billion dots or more per nozzle(in case of the sequence discharging under the condition of the temperature 25 C (77F) with no dust) Power source Power consumption Outer diameter dimensions Mass Storage environment Voltage Frequency When Printing When in standby Main unit When flat stand is loaded Main unit Flat stand Temperature: -10 C (14F) to 60 C (140F), Humidity 20%-80%, with condensation (with ink empty) AC100V-120V+/-10% / AC220V-240V +/-10% Automatic Switching 50Hz / 60Hz±1Hz Automatic switching 1100VA or less (when the heater is ON) 200VA or less Height: 1360mm (53.5in.) Width: 3100mm (122.0in.) Depth: 866mm (34.1in.) Height: 1360mm (53.5in.) Width: 3100mm (122.0in.) Depth: 6380mm (251.2in.) 272 kg (600Lbs.) 207 kg (456Lbs.) Specifications are liable to changes without prior notice. All trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners. 246 AP-750, Rev /04/04

247 8.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS This section explains the specifications for the interfaces supported by this product Centronics Bidirectional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284) (1) Interface Specifications Item Transmission modes Data length Transmission direction Connector pin number Specifications Compatible, Nibble, ECP Mode 8 bits Unidirectional (receiving only), Bidirectional (2) Table of parallel interface pin numbers and signals Pin number Connection signal Signal direction Pin number Connection signal Signal direction 1 STROBE To printer 19 SG 2 DATA1 To printer 20 SG 3 DATA2 To printer 21 SG 4 DATA3 To printer 22 SG 5 DATA4 To printer 23 SG 6 DATA5 To printer 24 SG 7 DATA6 To printer 25 SG 8 DATA7 To printer 26 SG 9 DATA8 To printer 27 SG 10 ACK To printer 28 SG 11 BUSY To printer 29 SG 12 P ERROR To printer 30 SG 13 SELECTED To printer 31 INIT To printer 14 AUTOFD To printer 32 FAULT From printer 15 Not connected 33 Not connected 16 SG 34 Not connected 17 FG 35 Not connected 18 +5V 36 SELECTIN To printer (3) Recommended Centronics cable specifications Item Interface Structure Shield construction Characteristic impedance Specifications Dual-direction Parallel Interface:IEEE1284 AWG28 18 (twisted pair wiring) Metallic tape + weaving(double shielded cable) 62 Ω 247 AP-750, Rev /04/04