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User's Guide ValueJet 1304

1. 81 m Slant Check menu 2 0220220200 0 81 a Auto cleaning menu 220222 2222022 82 m Ink status M nU 22 2022202222 e eee 82 a RollLength menu 2 22202 222222 eeee 83 a CR Maintenance menu 022 83 a nitialization menu 84 a Life times M nU 22 22522222 e eee 84 ms P address M NU 22 2202222 e eee eee 85 a Subnet mask menu 2202002020022 85 ms Gateway M NU 9 2222222 nee eee 86 a Front Interlace menu 0 202 2 86 m Version M NU 2 22022222 e renee 86 m Sleep mode menu 2202202 222522022 87 a Timer setting M NU 20222 etree 88 m Sleep Mode Start menu 89 4 7 Operating from the operation panel 90 m Feeding media 2 222222 eee e een eeee 90 a Stop printing operation 90 a Cutting media 2 0200000000000 0 91 a Changing and confirming settings while printing 92 Chapter 5 Periodical maintenance 95 5 1 Done by end user 95 a Cleaning the printer 96 m Cleaning the outer case
2. 96 m Cleaning the inside of the printer 96 m Head cleaning 222 222 e reer eens 101 a Cleaning the cleaning wiper 102 8 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 5 2 Chapter 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician 105 s Periodical replacement of parts 105 a Periodical inspection part list 105 Troubleshooting 107 When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want 107 m Perform Head cleaning 107 m Adjust the print head 108 When media is jammed 111 Troubleshooting 113 a Problems in installation and introduction 113 a Cannot print at all 114 a Media related troubleshooting 115 a Printing related troubleshooting 118 Error messages 2ss 5 5 121 m Status messages 2 222 2 2n eee eee 121 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 10 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Vale SO User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Safety instructions Chapter1 Safety instructions This chapter explains the installation of this print
3. 28 3 3 Replacing ink cassettes 30 a Replacement time 0222222 0 30 a Replacement steps 2 2 2 31 3 4 Disposal of waste fluids 32 m Disposal period 2 02 00 32 a Disposal method 2 202202022 eee eee 32 3 5 Transfer and transportation 34 m Transferring the printer 34 a Transporting the printer 36 Chapter 4 Handling the printer 37 4 1 General info on usable media 37 a Media compatibility 37 a Printing area 22222 neers 38 m Notes on handling media 38 6 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 m Notes on storing media 39 4 2 Handling and installing media 40 a Installing roll media 2 40 a Setting roll media 2 2 0 02 42 a Head height adjustment 45 m Media feed compensation 46 a Replacing roll media 50 4 3 Test print 2 52 22 e eee eee eee eee 51 m Overview and functions of the test print
4. Does not work after loading the media Possible cause Reference Installing roll media on page 40 Installing roll Is the media loaded at an angle Load the media straight media on page 40 Replacing ink Is the ink cartridge inserted Insert the ink cartridge cassettes on page 30 MediaType Use the recommended media menu on page 63 Is the front cover open or media Close the front cover loading lever raised Lower the media loading lever Are you using the recommended media Are you using the printer in an Only use the printer in an environment other than the one environment that is specified specified such as in direct sunlight for use Installation manual When data is sent from the computer an error occurs at the printer and nothing is printed N Possible cause Reference Is the type of printer selected correctly at the computer Check that the printer type Disposal of Are the interface requirements and settings on the computer side waste fluids Command mode the same on the and printer side are the same on page 32 computer side and printer side 114 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Cannot use the computer online using LAN Possible cause Reference Confirm the types of the cross Is the network interface cable and straight cables and connected correctly connect the network interface cable correctly Panel Setup Menu on p
5. For details on the Setup menu refer to Menu setup on the operation panel on page 60 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview 24 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 VED E User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit Chapter 3 Installing the unit This chapter explains how to handle this printer 3 1 Installation environment 3 1 1 Installation environmental conditions for installation Note Do not open the front cover during printing If the front cover is opened printing will be interrupted Printing restarts if you close the front cover However you are not guaranteed to have high print quality Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Operative condition Temperature 20 C to 32 C p Humidity 40 to 60 No condensation Guaranteed range of Temperature 20 C to 32 C printing accuracy Humidity 40 to 60 Environmental TEET x conditions emperature Within per hour enandetats Humidity withing 5 per hour Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 no condensation Archiving environment Concerning temperature and humidity avoid Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly change even though within the required conditions Places that receive direct sunlight increased illumination or direct air for example from an air conditioner To keep the temperature and humidity constant install this
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7. For loading roll media refer to Handling and installing media on page 40 For roll media which you don t use any longer store it according to General info on usable media on page 39 50 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 3 Test print 4 3 1 Overview and functions of the test prints Testplot Function Action to be performed when needed NozzleCheck To check the head nozzles When performing a head cleaning Mode Print To check the print conditions VNEM Changing WE piini conditions Set list 10 ee ME CUNEO When changing the setup the printer All Set List To make an overview of the complete setup list Palette 10 APE OPOS COGUNS Check colour mode with printing colours AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 3 2 Performing a Testprint Step 1 Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that media more than A3 size has been loaded Step 2 Verify that the printer is in Normal mode m Press menu e Menu 1 Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display m Press or to select Menu 2 TestPrint m Press gt e Test1 NozzleCheck is displayed e The display shifts to the Test print menu 52 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 3 Press or to select a testprint menu m NozzleChec
8. User media and print mode lists are printed only when ALLSetList is selected Setup List iato rmai lonr Bes iaiki Psa hiir i Ee Bm Pn z iJ POL Ooo Bln ghee Satie ctr ee Claahing mhac Mester ha bet ra ium Serer Taieri er Tieke oe feel a al hara T m eg 1 Print kd ni F ETJ j ii Soran DIF Length UD id wl E Pri TEN at i Ont ED rd lhl fat Ee R iira hat r E amp rma aia kip Piri FA eT ire oe igat ame ipii ki eat n lis pi T Dlha W il Pi nimaa a t El aitai W El ileo fowl Ber Dil mima Fer He oee ET e De elie pi nieja atil mie e E 1NI pikea 1I ed 1 oer igis aa ee THC Mid Fas THE De t Madise Type Liat gt kdu Tya Print cals Fihi dai jai Fion pana edie h Finl bee Fiiil Mpt Ficem Hemi Motie Jimm Mice Jime MH limn Fain AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 3 Palette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours Note When Banner 1 or Banner2 is set in the Print Mode menu PalettePrint is not displayed on the testprint menu For the printing procedure refer tolest print on page 51 COLOR INKJET PAINTER SYBRES PEN NUMBER PRIMARY COLORS y he o w J a 6 p Hi ha 8 uo pi 8 8 182 102 102 e d d K i A we n x 3 n 4 E Bass ate
9. Small misalignments of the heads are becoming less critical Misfiring missing nozzles are less visible in the output Image printability Images are easier to print with less signs of banding bleeding Some images can be printed at higher speeds without quality loss Some difficult images become printable at faster speeds Especially sign images have a much smoother surface ValueJet 1304 easier to use The step adjust is becoming less critical making it a lot easier for the user to have good quality outputs Gamut boost Because of the previous benefits we clearly see a colour gamut boost using the Intelligent Interweaving technique in combination with dedicated profiles Application Compatibility Thanks to I it is possible to reach predictable output results i availability Twelve different print modes are available on the ValueJet 1304 For each mode 3 different wave patters can be chosen resulting in different speeds As you will see in the table below 6 intelligent interweaving print modes are recommended by Mutoh Print mode Resolution passes dir i availability EE S fine amp Wave None Wave Fine amp Wave Quality 5 720x720 Graphics 1 720x720 Graphics 2 720x720 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Print mode Resolution passes dir Graphics 3 720x720 Banner 1 720x720 unl Banner 2 720x720 S fine amp
10. Print mode Resolution Print speed Pass Direction Graphics 1 720x720 dpi N normal Be AP 75780 Revision 1 3 65 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Dist Adj menu Setup item Settings Description Performs initial adjust print Initial print m ENTER shifts to the sub menu Refer to Initial print menu on page 66 Set up initial adjust change Initial Change m ENTER shifts to the sub menu Refer to Initial change menu on page 67 Performs confirm print Confirm print m ENTER shifts to the sub menu Refer to Confirm Print menu on page 67 Performs a micro adjustment print Micro print m ENTER shifts to the sub menu Refer to Micro Print menu on page 67 set up micro adjustment change Micro change m ENTER shifts to the sub menu Refer to Micro Change menu on page 68 m CANCEL shifts to the previous menu Refer to User media menu on page 63 Performs an initial adjust print Initial print menu Setup item Settings Description Changes the length of the media feed direction for initial adjust print 100 mm to lt 250 mm gt ENTER determines the setting Printing to 500 mm is displayd and initial adjust print starts After printing the printer returns to Normal CANCEL shifts to the previous menu Refer to Dist Adj menu on page 66 FeedLength AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Initial change menu Sets up Initial Adj
11. e Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust etc are stuck to the power plug e Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket m Use only the provided power cable To prevent fire or electrical shock follow the instructions below when handling the power cable e Do not cut or modify the cable e Do not put heavy objects on the cable e Do not bend twist knot or pull the cable e Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat e Do not use the cable with any other electrical device e Do not handle the cable with wet hands Be aware of all caution and warning labels to avoid potentially hazardous situations Do not disable any safety precautions systems Do not operation the unit unless all parts are mounted Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your machine Doing so may result in the machine tipping or falling over and causing injury Do not place the machine in humid and dusty areas or in areas exposed to flammables Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire Do not place the machine in the following areas Doing so may result in the machine tipping or falling over and causing injury e Unstable surfaces e Sloping floors e Areas subject to vibration by other equipment Do not cover the ventilation hole of your machine with cloth such as a blanket or table cloth Doing so could obstruct ventilation and cause fire Do not insert or drop metal or i
12. way as in step 8 The procedure for Alignment is complete AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 5 4 5 1 Menu setup on the operation panel Menu setup procedure Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Follow the procedure below to configure each setup menu Step 1 Confirm that the operation panel is Normal mode Step 2 Press Menu Menu 1 Setup gt is displayed The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display Step 3 Press or to select a setup item and press Enter The settings will be confirmed m When setup items have a submenu the display shifts to the next menu Note When a setup item has a submenu gt is displayed on the right end of the LCD monitor of the operation panel Step 4 The setting in the blinking part on the LCD monitor of the operation panel can be changed Press or to change the setting 60 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 4 5 2 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 er Val DSO User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 5 To save the changed setting press Enter The setting is saved and the next setup item is displayed Note If you press Cancel or without pressing Enter after changing a setting the change will not be saved Step 6 Press Cancel to exit from the setup The previous setup menu is displayed m When
13. Pre heater menu on page 68 Set up the Platen Heater temperature Platen Heater m ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to Platen heater menu on page 69 Set up the after Heater temperature After Heater m ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to Drier menu on page 70 Set up whether the heater is preheated while in standby mode m ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to StandbyHeating menu on page 70 Set up the vacuum fan operation Type 1 to 30 StandbyHeating Vacuum Fan m ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to Vacuum Fan menu on page 71 m CANCEL saves the settings and shifts to the previous menu AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Val De SOr User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Print mode menu Settings for print quality print mode are set according to the usage of print data or print speed Setup item Settings Description Quality 1 Quality 2 Sets up the print mode Quality 3 Quality 1 to 4 Quality 4 l l l S Set this to perform high quality printing Graphics 1 l Graphics 1 to 2 Graphics 2 l a Set this to perform standard printing Banner 1 Banner 1 to 4 Banner 2 ig Set this to perform high speed printing Banner 3 Banner 4 ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Details of print mode The settings for print quality registered in each print mode are
14. Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 21 Life times menu The setting value of the printer is returned to default Setup item Setting Description Displays the operation life of each part The operation life of a part is indicated by 5 asterisks 100 As the part ages the number of asterisks decreases one by one 20 Life times PF Motor Change the part when all asterisks disappeared and Change is displayed m CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 84 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 22 IP address menu Sets the IP address of the printer Note Be sure to set the IP address after consulting the network administrator Setup item Setting Description Change the IP address by using the following keys 000 000 000 000 to increase the value lt 192 168 001 253 gt p to 255 255 255 255 Decrease the value Life times ENTER Change the value for the next segment CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 23 Subnet mask menu Sets the subnet mask of the printer Note Be sure to set the subnet mask after consulting the network administrator Setup item Setting Description Change the subnet makes by using the following keys 000 000 000 000 to increase the value lt 255 255 255 25 gt to 955 255 255 255
15. Use the recommended media menu on When using media other than page 63 and the dedicated one set the Panel Setup Vacuum Fan menu Menu on page 62 Are you using folded torn or rolled media Replace the media Does the media bend The media is crumpled during initialization If the media is jammed or torn remove it according to When media is jammed on page 111 Possible cause Reference MediaType menu on page 63 Setting roll Set the media correctly media on page 42 Are you using the recommended Use the recommended media media Is the loading position of the media correct _Setting roll Is the media loaded at an angle Set the media straight media on page 42 Cleaning the inside of the printer on page 96 Are there any foreign materials such as paper attached to the Clean the pressurizing roller pressurizing roller Is the printer used in an environment Only use the printer in an other than the one specified such as environment that is specified near an air conditioner for use Installation manual Notes on Replace the media handling media on page 38 Are you using folded torn or rolled media ne AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting The wrong media size is set during initialization Possible cause Reference MediaType menu on page 63 Setting roll Is the media loaded at an angle Set the media straight media
16. change a setting during operation be sure to select Backup to save the setting that you changed If the printer returns to Normal without selecting Backup the changed setting is not saved Setup item Setting Description Enter If the heater temperature does Print Start not reach the set value during warming up printing starts Check the current Pre Heater Pre temperature Temperature Check the current Platen Heater Platen temperature PF Adjust ae LODE ey Change the feed adjustment value ee Cancel The printer returns to Normal AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 94 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance Chapter 5 Periodical maintenance 5 1 Done by end user This section describes the periodical services requited on a ValueJet 1304 series printer The periodical maintenance ensures stable printout quality of the machine In the periodical maintenance some service parts need to be checked cleaned ore replaced Important Be sure to wear gloves when working with inks or cleaning liquid Note The accessory kit delivered with the printer contains items to perform the periodical maintenance If running out of the necessary maintenance equipment order a goodshape kit This kit contains all items to perform another year of periodical maintenance Order numbers Goodshape kit KY 80292 Cle
17. is possible to obtain impeccable printing quality even for the most difficult images For more information and examples check the i In The Box documentation Setup items Parameters Description None The effect function is not used gt straight line None fas printing Wave l l l Wae N wave pattern will be used to print the file without Fuz si the known artefacts such as banding ink bleed Fine amp Wave Please refer to the decision throughput path to know C e A S Fine amp Wave Fine amp Wave which wave form to use for which application A S Fine amp Wave Pee to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Fuzz B B S Fine amp Wave Fine amp Wave Note Most RIP software also allows controlling the weaving settings directly from the RIP AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Use this menu to improve the print quality by means of intelligent interweaving print algorithms i Setup item Setting value Description The effect function is not used If obvious None 1 white lines or uneven print density appear None 2 on the printed media in None1 set it to None2 The printing joint will be the wave form It Anes will improve the print quality If obvious Wave 2 white lines or uneven print density appear on the printed media in Wave 1 change the setting to Wave 2 This wave form gives a fuzzy joint between the consecutive print passes imp
18. on page 42 Setting roll media on page 42 Is the printer used in an environment Only use the printer in an Installing roll other than the one specified suchas environment that is specified media on near an air conditioner for use page 40 MediaType Use a new media menu on page 63 Are you using the recommended Use the recommended media media When the media is set does it curl Straighten the media or set a upward new media Are you using media that has been printed on already Media jams frequently occur If media other than the recommended one is used correct media feeding cannot be assured Possible cause Reference MediaType menu on page 63 Notes on handling media on page 38 Are you using the old media Replacing roll Are you using the folded or wrinkled Replace it with new media media on media page 50 MediaType menu on page 63 Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Are you using the recommended Use the recommended media media Is the media used in an environment Use the media in a dedicated other than the one specified environment Use the recommended media Does the media bend When using media other than the dedicated one set the Vacuum Fan menu AP 75780 Revision 1 3 n7 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting The media veers during printin Possible cause Reference MediaType menu on page 63 Setting roll Set the media correctly med
19. slot When the printer returns to a normal state head cleaning is restarted and sleep mode continues If one of the above conditions occurs during head cleaning cleaning is stopped When the printer returns to a normal state head cleaning is restarted Setup item Setting Description When passing the requested time a head cleaning is performed Set timer m CANCEL shifts to the previous menu Refer to Sleep mode menu on page 87 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 29 Sleep Mode Start menu Activate sleep mode During sleep mode Restart gt ENTER will be displayed During sleep mode pressing ENTER will return the printer to normal operation If you try to switch to sleep mode under the following circumstances Don t start sleep mode will be displayed and the printer will not change to sleep mode The front cover is open The media loading lever is raised The waste fluid tank is full The ink cassette is empty The ink cassette is removed An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is inserted in the cassette slot Activate sleep mode again after returning the printer to a normal state During sleep mode pressing ENTER under the circumstances listed above will not return the printer to normal operation Setup item Setting Description m ENTER Activates the sleep mode m CANCEL shifts to the previous menu without activation the sleep m
20. the hands and fingers from the razor blade e When holding the media do not place fingers over the media cut groove e Move the razor blade slowly along the media cutting groove Do NOT transport the machine to another room without contacting your local Authorized Mutoh Dealer AP 75780 Revision 1 3 15 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Safety instructions 1 6 Warning labels Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer A warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially needs your attention Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer 1 6 1 Handling the operation procedure labels NS Never touch the I fence In opening closing the front cover pay attention not to have your fingers pinched by the cover 16 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Vale fOr User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview Chapter 2 Product overview aoe chapter explains the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each 2 part 2 1 Names of parts and functions This section explains the names and functions of each part Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer 2 1 1 Front section Description Function Media loading Used to release or fix the media lever Operation panel Book holder Media quide Used to feed media smoothly when the med
21. the main menu is displayed the screen turns to Normal Panel setup menu overview This sub section explains the Panel setup menu of the printer There are the following items in the Panel setup menu Setup item Description User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 Panel Setup Menu In the table below you will find the complete menu structure and its functions Setup item Description eee Set up whether the media width and edge are detected when Media initial Tee initializing the media Specifies the media width between the loading mark and the left end Media Width if media detection is not performed during media initialization MediaWidth Check Displays the detected media width if media detection is performed during media initialization Overwrite Wai Display the remaining ink level of the ink cassette that was installed Ink Status into the ink cassette slot Roll Length Set up the roll media length Head Wash Perform a head wash Unlocks the carriage from the home position in order to be able to CR Maint clean the wiper NEPPE The parameter values of the printer are restored to their factory Initialization defaults Tempora The settings of OFF or ALL OFF in the Selection menu are i displayed in the setup menu temporary CANCEL shifts to the previous hierarchy 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 1 MediaType
22. to the Micro Change previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to Dist Adj menu on page 66 Pre heater menu Sets up the Pre heater temperature Set up to preheat the media before printing and insulate the temperature change in the printer section Note Preset temperature of Pre Heater varies depending on the media Setup item Settings Description Sets up the pre heater temperature OFF lt 30 C gt to 50 C Pre Heater 1 Roll media 2 Pre Heater 3 Print head m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to User media menu on page 63 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Platen heater menu sets up the Platen heater temperature Set up this menu to warm up the ink and improve the print quality Note Preset temperature of Platen Heater varies depending on the media Setup item Settings Description sets up the Platen heater temperature OFF lt 30 C gt to 50 C Platen Heater 4 Roll media 2 Platen Heater 3 Print head m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to User media menu on page 63 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 69 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Drier menu sets up the Dri
23. 0 5 22 F Fine and S Fine lamp annannanannnnnnnnns 21 Flange POOO 2p eee erresu SEENE E 40 Movable 1 1 ce eee es 41 Fron SOCON stwoe tieseeneudea toons cones 17 G Grid Toller eset oS aes eee eh ace Ble ee we 97 H AP 75780 Revision 1 3 123 Head cleaning ce cece nena eens 101 High AMP ee 21 K Key M DU acegutweeeacaeeiwcaeseous ae 19 ODClallON wastontstdeonw scenes ame en 19 L Lamp ANE ou bee eae ee eee ee oe 21 ION getecewiueeeceseetespeseceess 21 IOW Se beveeeteeacosees eeeteeee cosy 21 NOME ga cagineevetens iu eonee eee es 22 STONG sss 6 0 Ea tee es 05 a ee emcee we 21 Wave sisenstues cadet inecetinnerns 21 LCD display section 00 00 ee eee 22 M Maintenance cece ees 103 Media CUt GQrOOVE 1 eee ee ee 91 92 Initial operation 2 eee ee 44 Media type setup menu 43 Movable flange 0c ween eae nee 41 N NOOL sea daee koe ee bere ee ee eee oe oe 23 OMD Gin desiteeribine we enen tae 22 O Operation KEYS swe oanetives o4aetaeees eee esas 19 Panel seenet awe edceed aed teen hae 19 P User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Panel setup menu overview 25 61 Power OMD Habe ene eee eee ee oe 21 Switching OFF 000 c eee eee 28 Pressurizing roller portion 42 Print head portion 20 0c eee eee 42 PAn OUAI wantucatwenerecaudces tenes 25 Printing mode Menu 0202 eee ees 108 Product OVervieW 1 cee es 17 R Rear secti
24. 4 Table of contents Safety instructions 11 Compliance with the following regulations 11 Managing VOCs 55 2255525 12 Handling inks waste 13 Warnings cautions and notes 13 Safety instructions 14 Warning labels 16 a Handling the operation procedure labels 16 Product overview 17 Names of parts and functions 17 m Front section 2 2 17 m Rear section 2 2220200020020000 18 s Operation panel 2 19 Printer mode 23 e Normal mode 202220020000000000 23 a Setup menu display 220 0 23 m Changing the printer status 23 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Chapter 3 Installing the unit 25 3 1 Installation environment 25 a nstallation environmental conditions for installation 25 a Installation Space 2 0220220 0 26 3 2 Switching the power ON OFF 27 a Switching the power ON 2 0 2 2 27 a Switching the power OFF
25. 40 Reeweg o a a o ining Underpass t Warming Warming up he near Open the front cover on page 98 Filling the ink feplacing ink cassettes on page 30 Washing the print head by Head Replacing Washing washing ink cassettes Please wait a while on page 30 Cleaning the head xO Cleaning Please wait a while kkO Ink Refill Please wait a while original printing position in the Origin setup menu Please wait a while Moving Origin Pos Menu on page 62 The print head is moving to the original printing position in the Origin setup menu Press Enter Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Confirm Position gt E Washing the head Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Initializing the setting in the Panel Setup Initialling Initialization menu Menu on Please wait a while page 62 Remove Cartridges Attach the cleaning cartridge EJ 4 i Tre print Bead is moving to te panel Setup AP 75780 Revision 1 3 121 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Display Reference Cleaning or Nozzle Check is pressed for less than 2 seconds Press the key for more than 2 seconds again Washing the head Replacing ink cassettes on page 30 Filling the ink Replacing ink cassettes on page 30 Transportin Preparing for transportation Ampon Transport Mode Please waita while the printer on page 36 EA aE Media Type OK Initializing the media MediaType Pleas
26. 5 m a is _ e i i cenm lt i L Nil y EF r p as hy ie aa o e D aa Mal a a a ee ot a a a j E mire m p at mn SS can i ee ELE a ne ee E N r ae s ss _ a ee kY na eee _ al Eee ne a al ge r r a pa SS ee oo ee w e I LULI a o _ ppe re _ r a N Description Es Media loading lever Note When loading the new roll media cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight Refer to Cutting media on page 91 Step 7 Close the front cover The Media type setup menu is displayed AP 75780 Revision 1 3 43 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 8 Press or to select the type of the loaded media Step 9 Press Enter The media type is set Media Initial is displayed and media initial operation starts If the following operations are performed in the media type setup menu the printer starts media initial operation without specifying a media type Pressing Cancel No keys are pressed for 10 seconds After media initial operation is complete Ready to Print is displayed and the display shifts to Normal Step 10 Wind the roll media around the scroller to remove slack N Description fa Roll media 2 Scroller This completes media loading 44 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 4 2 3 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 45 User
27. Decrease the value Subnet makes ENTER Change the value for the next segment CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 85 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 24 Gateway menu Sets the gateway Note Be sure to set the gateway after consulting the network administrator Setup item Setting Description Change the gateway by using the following keys 000 000 000 000 to lt 192 168 001 253 gt to 255 255 255 255 m Decrease the value Life times ENTER Change the value for the next segment CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 m increase the value 4 6 25 Front Interlace menu Set the front treatment function This function is applied when the banding appears at the beginning of the print Setup item Setting Description The Front treatment function is not used The front treatment function is used m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the Font Interlace previous menu m CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 26 Version menu Displays the version of the Firmware Setup item Setting Description Main Displays the version of the firmware on the K aca main and controller side Ver M C m CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hie
28. ENS The numeric value is decreased during numerical input 8 Power ll Mie PRETO ane Switches the printer ON and OFF AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Val DSO User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview Display section Color Status Description Lamp Poweria Greci Lamp An error has occurred Error content is displayed on j blinks the LCD Lamp Power OFF Lamp Analysing received data ON Under printing Orange Data lamp Lamp Receiving data Lamp Data is not received and analysed et The head height is set to High High lamp Green i amp ae The head height is set to Low a The head height is set to Low Low lamp Green i amp ae The head height is set to High anil The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz Wave lamp Green i amp The Effect menu is set to None a The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine Fine amp S Fine Green Lamp The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz When the Wave lamp is turned OFF the Effect menu is set to None lamp 1 Cleaning Mode is set to Strong am ON j When the Normal lamp is also turned on Cleaning Strong lamp Green Mode is set to Economy Lamp Cleaning Mode is set to Normal AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview Status Description g m Cleaning Mode is set to Normal am N j m When the Strong lamp is also turned on Cleaning O 16 Normal lamp Green Mode is set to Economy a7 sec
29. Note When not using the printer for a long period one week or more perform a Head cleaning once a week If not performing a Head cleaning the print head is clogged Doing so will preserve print quality Remove media when cleaning Cleaning with media loaded may lead head crashes Step 1 Confirm that the operation panel is Normal Step 2 Confirm that the media loading lever is returned to the front Step 3 Press gt to select the cleaning mode Step 4 Press Cleaning for at least 2 seconds m Cleaning is displayed Start Head cleaning m After Head cleaning is complete the operation panel shifts to Normal Note If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with one time of Head cleaning perform Strong cleaning If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with several times of Head cleaning refer to Troubleshooting on page 107 and take appropriate measures AP 75780 Revision 1 3 101 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance 5 1 5 Cleaning the cleaning wiper This sub section describes how to clean the cleaning wiper Cleaning time Once a week or when blurs or lacking parts appear on printed media after Head cleaning Cleaning method Follow the procedure below to clean the cleaning wiper Note Use the poly knit wiper to clean the cleaning wiper Step 1 Ifthe printer is switched ON make sure that Printing or other operat
30. User s Guide ValueJet 1304 d COLOURGEN For Maintenance Kits Spares Service and Support Call 44 0 1628 588755 E mail support colourgen com User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Copyright notice COPYRIGHT 4 2 11 Mutoh Belgium nv All rights reserved Mutoh Belgium nv reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual at any time without prior notice This document may not be reproduced by any means in whole or in part without written permission of the copyright owner This document is furnished to support the Mutoh ValueJet 1304 series printers In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Belgium nv This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so 4 February 2011 Published Mutoh Belgium nv Archimedesstraat 13 B 8400 Oostende BELGIUM www Mutoh eu AP 75780 Revision 1 3 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 IMPORTANT NOTICE For users in Europe This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments In a domestic environment th
31. Wave Fine amp Wave Wave Banner 3 720x720 2 unl Banner 4 720x720 2 Recommended modes Print mode only selectable via RIP software and not selectable from the control panel of the printer 4 6 3 Flushing menu Sets up the flushing operation while printing Setup item Setting Description Flushing is done in the spitting box m ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Origin Flushing is done on the page margins Flushing m ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to lt On Media gt the previous hierarchy Refer to Flushing return count menu on page 75 m CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 4 Flushing return count menu Set the frequency that the print head returns to the original flushing box when setting On Media in the flushing menu Note When increasing the flushing return count clogging may occur while printing continuously Setup item Setting Description Set the flushing return count Example Once return to the original spitting box Once to lt 5 times gt to every time the print head goes and returns 999 times once 5 times return to the original spitting box every time the print head goes and returns 5 times m ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previ
32. age 62 Are the network settings configured Configure the network correctly settings correctly Match this product s network settings with the computer side environment Match the printer s network settings with the computer side environment Does the Data lamp turn on after If the Data lamp does not turn sending printing data from the on contact the computer computer manufacturer 6 3 3 Media related troubleshooting The media slips or is torn during initialization If the media is jammed or torn remove it according to When media is jammed on page 111 Possible cause Reference MediaType Use the recommended media menu on page 63 Are you using the recommended media Installing roll Set the media correctly media on page 40 Is the loading position of the media correct Installing roll Is the scroller set correctly Set the scroller correctly media on page 40 Cleaning the inside of the printer on page 96 Are there any foreign materials such as paper attached to the Clean the pressurizing roller pressurizing roller AP 75780 Revision 1 3 ns User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Possible cause Reference Are you using the printer in an Only use the printer in an environment other than the one environment that is specified specified such as in direct sunlight for use Installation manual Notes on handling media on page 38 MediaType
33. al Step 6 Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed 2A iB 1A TL LL LL LL L aL d 4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A Q 24 1B 1A 4B 44 3E SA 2B 2A 1B 1A 4B 44 SB 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A m After the confirmation pattern is printed the operation panel shifts to Normal Step 7 Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows m When the printing result is O e You do not need to perform another alignment m When the printing result is X e Perform the alignment again 58 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Val DSO User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 8 Register a set value for Bi D quality two way printing quality priority mode m Display the Adjust Print menu in the same way as in step 5 Press or to select Adj 5 Bi D Quality Press Enter e Start Bi D Quality pattern printing Check three print samples that printed with Bi D Quality pattern and select the number that is not out of alignment 4 is selected in the next printing sample E HHHH HHHH Alignment Bi D Q Press or to enter the number if your selection Press Enter e The set value for Bi D Quality is registered e The operation panel returns to Normal Step 9 Register the setting for Bi D Normal two way printing normal mode in the same
34. aning liquid 250ml CL 90250 Perform periodical inspections according to the table below N Action Frequency Clean around the bottom of the head Note Do not insert or drop metal or other objects through openings of the printer It could lead to an electric shock and or fire When substances or liquids such as water entered the printer do NOT use the printer It could lead to an electric shock and or fire Immediately Switch OFF the printer Disconnect the power plugs from the electric sockets Contact your local Mutoh dealer AP 75780 Revision 1 3 95 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance 5 1 1 Cleaning the printer Periodic cleaning is necessary to use the printer in good condition 5 1 2 Cleaning the outer case This sub section describes how to clean the outer case Wipe out dust and dirt attached to the outer case by using a soft cloth 5 1 3 Cleaning the inside of the printer This sub section describes how to clean the inside of the printer Follow the procedure below Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 Remove paper powder and dust attached to the pressure rollers using a soft brush Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer l 1 1 ot sli WO pF bh ivi 1 T I a Vines iit ita es if i i l 5 N Description a Pre
35. ature and humidity ranges for printing are Temperature 22 C to 30 C with a change rate of 2 C per hour Humidity 40 to 60 with a change rate of 5 per hour Do not use folded or torn media The size of media changes according to temperature and humidity variations in the print environment Therefore place the media minimum 30 minutes in the print environment before use to let it acclimatize to the print environment Printing on media without having it acclimatized to the printing environment might cause media jams and bad print quality caused by media expansion or contraction Media has a printable side and a non printable side Printing on the non print side can cause blurs and blots Always handle media with dry and clean hands to avoid bad print quality When the printer will be unused for more than 24 hours remove the media to prevent media floating media jams and degradation of the print quality Avoid using media in cold places and dry places especially when printing formal documents Always store the media in its original packing material Do not throw away the individual box and bag Use them to store media EJ AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 1 4 Notes on storing media Avoid storing media in rooms with high temperature and high humidity Avoid direct sunlight on stored media Always repack sheet media in its original packing and store it in a horizontal p
36. d returns to its original position CR Mainte Start is displayed Step 8 Press Cancel The printer enters Normal m Cleaning of the cleaning wiper is complete 104 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 LIER User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance 5 2 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician This section describes the periodical part replacement and the periodical inspections required for this printer Theses periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of this printer 5 2 1 Periodical replacement of parts Perform periodical replacements according to the table below These replacements must be executed by an authorized Mutoh technician Part Timing Maintenance station Once a year 5 5 2 2 Periodical inspection part list Perform periodical inspections according to the table below and perform cleaning and part replacement as necessary Check point Media dust accumulation Media guide i Several times a year Foreign objects Sub platen front surface Damages Media dust accumulation Several times a year Foreign objects Damages Timing fence CR encoder detection slit plate Rail on the CR guide frame Several times a year Foreign objects Media dust accumulation P_REAR sensor front surface Several times a year Foreign objects Damages Media dust accumulation Clean pressure rollers Several times a year Foreign objects AP 75780 Revision 1 3 105 User s G
37. e 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 9 Origin menu Set this menu when reprinting on the margin when the printing data position is changed to the position of the already printed media Setup item Setting Description X media feeding Change the print head position and media distance 000 mm feeding distance with the following keys to 9 999 mm gt Decrease the print head transferring Y print head distance transferring lt Increase the print head transferring distance 000 mm distance to 9 999 mm l l m Increase the media feeding distance m Decrease the media feeding distance 1 Starting position 2 Media feeding direction ENTER Display Moving Origin Pos and move the print head to the starting position ENTER or after a certain period of time the Confirm setting value is determined Print head Position gt E returns to the original position Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy m cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 78 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 10 Prev Stick menu Set up to prevent media from sticking when printing starts Note When the winding unit menu is set to Type 1 the setting for the Prev Stick menu is disabled Setup item Setting Description Stic
38. e printer 4 6 16 Auto cleaning menu Sets up slant detection during media loading Setup item Setting Description 1 hours 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours When the selected time is reached the auto 6 hours cleaning is performed Auto Cleaning 9 hours 12 hours 18 hours ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Display information of the ink cassette that is installed in the cassette slot 4 6 17 Ink status menu Note m When displaying the Ink status menu use genuine ink cassettes When using ink cassettes other than the genuine ones the ink status will not be displayed correctly Setup item Setting Description O to 100 Unit Remaining ink quantity of K C M and Y colour is displayed KCMY m CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 4 6 18 4 6 19 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Roll Length menu Display information of the ink cassette that is installed in the cassette slot Setup item Setting Description Roll length is not used Roll 1 Roll 2 Sets up the roll media length Roll media RohS 3 m CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Roll media Lengt
39. e wait a while aan Media Initial represents the setup media type page 63 _Operation panel on page 19 Press 2sec Insert CleaningCart Attach the cleaning cartridge Insert InkCartridges Insert an ink cartridge Installing Cover Open The front cover is open roll media on page 40 The media loading lever was Installing Lever Up switched to the back side roll media Set the media on page 40 Roll media is fed to the media Cutting Manual Cut gt ENTER cut position after printing media on Press Enter after cutting media page 91 If any message that is not in the table above is displayed on this product there is some operation malfunction The value of the Authorization Code may be displayed for the display of the option function For details contact your local Mutoh dealer 122 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Index A Adjust Print menu 0 20 eee ees 109 B BaSICUSAGG si cane teers eoneakesenednd 25 C Changing printer status 0 cee eee eee 23 settings while printing 4 92 Changing settings while printing 92 Cleaning Head Ge iach ee ee daw a a oe etd Re 101 the cleaning wiper 0005eeee 102 the inside of the printer 96 the outer case ee eee 96 CR Maintenance menu 2 005 102 D Dateless sxisten tae eo sn eons eae eee 21 Display LCD display section
40. edia width menu Note Setting a larger value than the actual media width in the media width menu may cause ink to be fired on the printer Setup item Setting Description Mi A mm gt to 1351 Sets the media width ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to Media width the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to User media menu on page 63 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Media width check menu Setup item Setting Description ee Display the media width that is detected mm Cs eas while initializing m ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to Media width the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 8 Winding unit menu Set up whether the media width and edge will be detected when initializing the media 4 When the winding unit is not installed please do not set to Type1 by doing so the product will be unable to function properly When the winding unit menu is set to Type 1 the setting for the Prev Stick menu is disabled Setup item Setting Description No use of the winding unit Type 1 Set to Type 1 to use the optional winder ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to Take Up the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on pag
41. egistered e The operation panel returns to Normal Step 9 Register the setting for Bi D Normal two way printing normal mode in the same way as in step 8 no AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Val DSO User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting 6 2 When media is jammed When the set media is jammed follow the procedure below to remove it Step 1 Switch OFF the power of the printer Refer to Switching the power OFF on page 28 Step 2 Open the front cover Step 3 Move the print head section from the top of the media to the right Description N a Print head section 2 Roll media Step 4 Push the media loading lever to the back N Description a Media loading lever AP 75780 Revision 1 3 m User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Step 5 Pull the media to your side and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade N Description a Razor blade 2 Roll media Step 6 Lift both ends of the scroller and manually rewind the roll media N Description ES Roll media a2 Scroller Step7 If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer remove them n2 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting 6 3 Troubleshooting This section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the printer possible causes and countermeasures 6 3 1 Problems in installation and introduction Cannot perform ink replenishme
42. er warning terms that operators need to know caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit Important When installing and operating this printer be sure to follow the directions and warnings in this guide 1 1 Compliance with the following regulations C The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives By affixing the CE marking the manufacturer his authorized representative or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused When this crossed out wheeled bin submenu is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE regulation Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products Please act according to local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide Va
43. er s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 7 3 Cutting media This sub section explains how to cut roll media Caution When printing is finished the media guide is at high temperature Wait until the media guide cools off When the Media Cut menu is set to Manual Follow the procedure below to cut roll media Step 1 Feed the roll media to the media cut position after printing 4 Manual Cut gt ENTER is displayed Step 2 Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide and cut the roll media Caution Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand When you hold media do not place your finger on the media cut groove Move the razor blade along the media cut groove Description EE Media guide EJ Media cut groove Razor blade Cutting roll media is complete Note When loading the new roll media cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight AP 75780 Revision 1 3 or User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer When the Media Cut menu is set to Off Follow the procedure below to cut roll media Step 1 Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product Printing or other operations are not in progress m The operation panel display is Normal Step 2 Ifthe roll media cut position is changed refer to Feeding media on page 90 a
44. er temperature Set this menu to dry printed media Note Preset temperature of Drier varies depending on the media Setup item Settings Description Sets up the Drier temperature OFF lt 30 C gt to 50 C 1 Roll media 2 Drier 3 Print head m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to User media menu on page 63 StandbyHeating menu Sets the time to preheater the heater while the printer is in standby mode Setup item Settings Description Sets the time to preheat the heaters When more than the set time has passed all the heaters switch OFF m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the 10 min to lt 60 min gt to 240 min StandbyHeating previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to User media menu on page 63 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Vacuum Fan menu Sets up the vacuum fan operation Setup item Settings Description Set when there is a possibility of a paper Low jam caused by failure in media loading when using soft media Set when using general media VacuumFan m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to User media menu on page 63 4 6 2 Effect menu Thanks to Mutoh s revolutionary i technology it
45. et 1304 Eco Solvent Ultra printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated an coated media The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type Mutoh offers a selection of dedicated coated and uncoated Eco Solvent media Next to this a wide range of media from known media brands in the market have been tested and found compatible with the ValueJet 1304 printer AP 75780 Revision 1 3 37 For details on the recommended media visit www mutoh eu or contact your locale Mutoh dealer If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to be paid by the customer for details refer to the Periodical maintenance on page 95 and Troubleshooting on page 107 If repair is necessary contact your local Mutoh dealer When tested and compatible media is used the print quality is set according to each media type When printing on non compatible or non tested media Refer to the media specifications of the media supplier for information on the media type or appropriate settings for this printer User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 1 2 Printing area The printable area of the ValueJet 1304 is as follows 4 1 3 Cc D W 5 Ch Cc 5 i a 3Imm E besimm 2 c 3mm d 3mm Use compatible media under an appropriate environment The appropriate temper
46. ge is displayed AP 75780 Revision 1 3 ar User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 5 Performs confirm print m Press or to select PF3 Confirm Print m Press Enter e Feed Length 250 mm is displayed Note The length of media that is fed for the initial adjustment print is normally set to 250 mm If you increase the feeding length the accuracy of the media feed compensation improves To change the feeding length press the or key and change the set value m Press ENTER e Printing is displayed e Start Confirmation adjustment printing N Description po Feed length 2 Media feeding direction e When the Confirm Print is complete the printer enters Normal After the confirmation adjustment printing cut the media Refer to Cutting media on page 91 Step 6 Measure the distance between the two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using aruler Then confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when printing m Ifthe distance does not match the feeding length follow the procedure from Step 1 to Step 5 and readjust m Ifthe distance matches the feeding length proceed to step 7 Step 7 Perform Micro adjustment printing Display the Media feed compensation menu in the same way as in step 1 m Press or to select PF4 Micro Print Press Enter e Printing is displayed e Start Micro adjustment printing 48 AP 75780 Revisio
47. gn the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed Align the print head as described in the following procedure Step 1 Switch On the printer and load the roll media Step 2 Confirm that the printer functions normally Step 3 Display the printing mode menu Press Menu e Menu1 Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display Press gt e Set1 MediaType is displayed Press Enter e Media Type 1 is displayed Press or to select the media type to use Press Enter e gt 1 Print Mode is displayed Press Enter e Mode Graphics 2 gt is displayed e The display shifts to the Printing mode menu Step 4 Select the printing mode that you want to use AP 75780 Revision 1 3 57 Press or to select the printing mode to use Press Cancel several times e The operation panel returns to Normal User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 5 Display the Adjust Print menu m Press Menu e Menu 1 Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display Press or to select Menu3 Adjust Print Press gt e Adj 1 Confirm is displayed e The display enters the Adjust Print menu Press Enter e A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed e After the confirmation pattern is printed the operation panel shifts to Norm
48. h affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water while the eyelids are held open e After swallowing rinse mouth and drink plenty of water Never induce vomiting 1 4 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 risc or the scale of accident Read the following explanations carefully and follow the instructions in this manual Safety terms Details amp Important Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury A Caution amp Must be observed to avoid bodily injury moderate or light or damage to your equipment A Notes ae important information and useful tips on the operation of your AP 75780 Revision 1 3 13 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Safety instructions 1 5 Safety instructions Machines must be installed according to Mutoh s Installation Guide also after moving machines to another location maintenance needs to be done according to the maintenance manual To prevent fire or electrical shock never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the product in the country where you purchased the product To prevent fire or electrical shock machines must be connected to a properly grounded electrical power outlet Do not connect the power cable to a power strip or a power source shared by other electrical devices
49. h menu Sets up the roll media length Note When replacing the roll media adjust the roll media length again If the roll media length is not set the residual quantity of roll media is not displayed correctly Setup item Setting Description 1 m to lt 30 m gt to 99 Sets the roll media length ENTER saves the settings and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CR Maintenance menu Use this to clean the wiper Setup item Setting Description Performs a maintenance After pressing the Start ENTER the print head moves to the centre and the cleaning wiper moves forward Complete maintenance CR Maint After pressing the ENTER the print head and the wiper return to their original position m CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 20 Initialization menu The setting value of the printer is returned to default Setup item Setting Description All settings return to factory default The setting of the media type menu are wedia Lype returned to factory default The settings other than the media type DOr exces MOCIATYRG menu are returned to factory default Initialization ENTER display initialling and initialize the setting CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel
50. hat the checked points are blurred or missing clean the head Refer to Open the front cover on page 98 Adjust the print head Follow the procedure below to adjust print quality Note Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Note This printer was adjusted at factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum print quality Adjust the quality if the print quality changes after the installation environment or the media is changed Switch ON the printer and load the roll media Refer to Setting roll media on page 42 Confirm that the printer functions normally Display the Printing mode menu m Press Menu e Menu 1 Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display m Press gt e Set1 MediaType is displayed m Press Enter e Media Type 1 is displayed Press or to select the media type to use m Press Enter e gt 1 Print Mode is displayed The selected media Type 1 to 30 is displayed in m Press Enter e Mode Graphics 2 gt is displayed e The display shifts to the Printing mode menu 108 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Step 4 Select the printing mode that you want to use Press or to select the printing mode to use m Press Cancel several times e The operation panel returns to Normal Step 5 Display the Adjust Print menu m Press Menu e Menu 1 Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Set
51. he power indication light lights up green the power is ON Press the key once again and switch OFF the power Power OFF is displayed Note If the head height is set to High Change Head Gap Low is displayed and the procedure to switch the power OFF stops To restart the procedure return the head height to Low All the lamps and the LCD monitor are switched OFF The printer automatically switches the power OFF Note If there is a problem during the power OFF operation a message is displayed and the printer may stop operating In case the operation stops refer to Troubleshooting on page 107 After switching OFF the printer wait for 10 seconds or longer to switch it ON again 28 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 LIER User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit Step 3 When not using the printer for a long period push the media loading lever to the back N Description a Media loading lever AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 3 Replacing ink cassettes 3 3 1 Replacement time m When InkNearEnd is displayed e This message is displayed when there is a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cassette e The alarm buzzer sounds To stop the buzzer press ENTER e Replace with the new ink cassette m When InkEnd is displayed e This message e is displayed when there is no ink remaining in
52. ia is set or printed The 3 printer has also an incorporated heater after heater to dry ink AP 75780 Revision 1 3 17 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview N Description Function z edat Installed inside of the front cover Used to cut media straight groove Installed inside of the front cover Press and hold the media when Pressure rollers printing Installed inside of the front cover The heater platen heater to dry Platen ink is installed 2 1 2 Rear section Description Function a T ueo omea nemara a _ neworieforcomeser Comes arewormerace cane 3 some ensanse Ca Seorreone Sette serler when rol meda used 5 rers aeea Ce eses eenas Used to feed the media smoothly through 7 Media guide The heater pre heater to warm media is installed EE Waste fluid tank net collect waste ink discharged from the Open and close when discharging the waste Waste fluid valve fluid from the waste fluid tank the default position is closed 18 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview 2 1 3 When performing menu settings from the operation panel please refer to Menu setup on the operation panel on page 60 When performing various operations in the operation panel please refer to Operating from the operation panel on page 90 Note The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on the printer status Normal or Setup
53. ia on page 42 Installing roll Is the scroller set correctly Set the scroller correctly media on page 40 Are you using the recommended Use the recommended media media Is the loading position of the media correct 6 3 4 Printing related troubleshooting Printing is partially stained or incomplete Note Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than the recommended one N Possible cause Reference Does the media include moisture Replacing roll 2 Are you using the folded or wrinkled Replace it with new media media on media page 50 MediaType menu on page 63 and Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Use the recommended media Does the media bend When using media other than the dedicated one set the Vacuum Fan menu The printing position is incorrect some parts of the media cannot be printed on Possible cause Reference Setting roll Set the media correctly media on page 42 Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Is the loading position of the media correct Did you set up the origin and print Cancel or reset the settings of position the origin and print position ns AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Val DSO User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Printing is blurred Possible cause Reference Are you using the recommended USS IAD fe Use the recommended media menu on media page 63 MediaType Use the recommended media menu on page 63 Installing r
54. ing the printer When using the dedicated stand transfer the printer according to the procedure below Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Pre transfer steps Step 1 Dispose of waste fluid Refer to Disposal of waste fluids on page 32 Step 2 Make sure that the printer is switched OFF Step 3 Check that the butterfly bolts 2 attaching the stand and the printer are not loosen Step 4 Check that the printer head is in the rightmost position Step 5 Bind the CR belt in the centre section of the printer by fastening the CR belt clip around it N Description Es CR belt p22 CR belt clip Step 6 Remove the scroller Step 7 Remove all the cables such as the power cable 34 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit Step 8 Release the lock of the caster and transfer it Note The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for little movement in flat indoor areas not for transporting equipment When moving the printer outdoors in places with big step differences move the stand and the printer separately N Description a feat Reinstalling the printer Step 1 After moving the printer follow the procedure below to set it ready for use Step 2 Selecta suitable place for installation Refer to Installation environment on page 25 Step 3 Move and install the printer to the location Step 4 Check the bu
55. ions are not in progress m The operation panel display is Normal Step 2 Display the CR Maintenance menu m Press Menu e Menu 1 Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display m Press gt e Set1 MediaType is displayed Press or to select Set20 CR Maintenance 102 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance m Press Enter e CR Mainte Start is displayed e The display enters the CR Maintenance menu Step 3 Press Enter Maintenance starts The print head moves to centre m CR Maintenance End is displayed Step 4 Open the front cover Caution While cleaning the cleaning wiper Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands Make sure to wipe the print head with a dry poly knit wiper A wet poly knit wiper may cause the print head to clog Step 5 Use the poly knit wiper to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper m Cleaning wiper front side wipe horizontally N Description Re Cleaning wiper Es Poly knit wiper gt Head cap unit AP 75780 Revision 1 3 103 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance Cleaning wiper back side wipe vertically N Description Ze Cleaning wiper p22 Poly knit wiper ED Head cap unit Step 6 Close the front cover Step 7 Press Enter The print hea
56. is displayed m Press or to select the media type to use m Press ENTER e gt 1 Print Mode is displayed Press or to select 2 PF Adjust m Press gt e PF1 Initial Print is displayed e Proceed to Media feed compensation menu 46 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 2 Perform an initial adjustment print m Press ENTER e FeedLenght 250mm is displayed Note The length of media that is fed for the initial adjustment print is normally set to 250 mm If you increase the feeding length the accuracy of the media feed compensation improves To change the feeding length press the or key and change the set value m Press ENTER e Printing is displayed e Start Initial adjustment printing N Description za Feed length EJ Media feeding direction e When the initial adjustment printing is complete the printer enters the Normal status After the initial adjustment printing cut the media Refer to Cutting media on page 91 Step 3 Measure the distance between the two pluses in the initial adjustment print using a ruler Step 4 Sets up Initial Adjust Change Press or to select PF2 Initial Change Press Enter e Init 250 0 250 mm is displayed m Press or and enter the measured value in step 3 Press Enter e The initial adjustment value is saved e PF2 Initial Chan
57. is product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder Trademarks mentioned in this guide Mutoh ValueJet 1304 ValueJet VJ 1304 are registered trademarks or product names of Mutoh Belgium nv m Windows95 Windows98 Windows NT4 0 Windows2000 Windows XP and MS DOS are registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification Mutoh Belgium nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors but if you find any uncertainties or misprints please call us or the reseller from which you bought this equipment Mutoh Belgium nv shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this equipment or this guide IMPORTANT NOTICE For users in Europe This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder This product is subject to the WEEE regulations a AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Chapter 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 Chapter 2 2 1 2 2 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 5 User s Guide ValueJet 130
58. k Modeprint SetList m AllSetList Palette Note When Banner 1 or Banner 2 is set in the print mode menu PalettePrint is not displayed in the TestPrint menu Step 4 Press ENTER Start performing Test print for the selected item Step 5 Repeat step 4 till 5 when performing test print for other items Step 6 Press Cancel to exit from the test print AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 3 3 Nozzle Check Used to check whether there are any head clogging missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing clean the head Refer to Open the front cover on page 98 for more information Perform the nozzle check once again after the head has been cleaned For the printing procedure refer to Test print on page 51 TTT A 4 3 4 Mode Print Used to confirm the following printing conditions Printmode Pre heater set temperature m Fixer Platen heater set temperature Drier heater Set temperature Adjustment value Note For the printing procedure refer to Test print on page 51 2006 01 01 0 00 Q4 720x7200 8Pass Bi Wave Pre 30 C Platen 30 After 30 C PF Adjust 0 54 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 3 5 Setup print Used to check the current setup of the printer Note
59. king prevention is not performed lt ON gt The sticking prevention is performed Feed the media back and forth to prevent sticking 4 l ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to Prev Stick the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Sets the media cutting operation after finishing printing 4 6 11 Media cut menu Note When the winding unit menu is set to Type 1 the setting for the Media cut menu is set to OFF Setup item Setting Description The media feed is not performed after OFF er printing Feed media to the media cut position after printing Use a regular razor blade to cut the media MediaCut Refer to _Cutting media on page 91 ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Manual AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 12 CR movement menu Sets up the range that the print head moves while printing Setup item Setting Description The print head changes the range of the print data width Improve the print speed since decreasing the transferring range of the print head Machine The print head moves from origin to the CR Movement maximum paper width ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy cancel cance
60. ls the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 13 Overwrite count menu Data Sets up the overwrite count per line Setup item Setting Description Sets the overwrite count ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy OverwriteCnt cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 14 Overwrite Wait menu Sets up the waiting time while overwrite printing Note By increasing the overwrite wait time you allow more time for the ink to settle and fix Setup item Setting Description lt 0 0 sec gt to 0 1 sec Set the overwrite wait time to 5 0 sec ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to Overwrite Wait the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 15 Slant Check menu Sets up slant detection during media loading Setup item Setting Description Does not perform a Slant check lt ON gt Performs Slant check between 2 consecutive print jobs Slant Check ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling th
61. lueJet 1304 Safety instructions 1 2 Managing VOCs When Mutoh printers with low Solvent inks are used volatile organic compounds VOCs will be released In order to protect human health and environment VOCs must be managed This means VOCs need to be controlled and compliance with all local state and federal environmental occupational health and safety regulations on VOCs in the atmosphere and in the workplace is needed The amount of released VOCs depends on multiple factors room volume unforced ventilation print mode number of printers in the room heaters settings kind of media use of extra dryers print production Because of differences in local regulations and working conditions it is recommended to consult a local consultancy agency to determine the regulations involved An acknowledged laboratory can determine the total amount of released VOCs in the atmosphere and in the workplace Consequently they can determine if forced ventilation for occupational health and air pollution control devices are needed An engineering firm could be consulted on the installation of the ventilation system where prints are produced handled and stored 12 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Safety instructions 1 3 Handling inks waste Before handling inks cleaning fluids and their waste please read the Material Safety 1 Data Sheets MSDS and the labels for important health safety and envi
62. menu Settings for the media type to print are configured Setup item Settings Description Type 1 l Settings for the media type to print are Type 2 configured It is possible to set 30 different e a user settings as Type 1 to Type30 for Type 29 printing Refer to User media menu on page 63 Type 30 m CANCEL saves the settings and shifts to the previous menu Refer to Panel setup menu overview on page 61 User media menu Note If non compatible media is used the following problems may occur Media detection error Slant snag and wrinkle of media Media jams Optimum printing quality cannot be obtained due to blots blurs and dirt of ink End detection of roll media cannot be performed etc The problems caused by the use of non compatible media will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer For details contact you local Mutoh dealer AP 75780 Revision 1 3 63 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Setup item Settings Description Set up the print mode according to the used print data or print speed m ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to Print mode menu on page 65 Various settings on the media feed compensation can be set Print Mode PF Adjust gt shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to Dist Adj menu on page 66 Set up the Pre Heater temperature Pre Heater m ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy m Refer to
63. menu display Operation keys N Key Normal Setup menu display 1 Men Shifts to the Setup menu to the Shifts to the Setup menu menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal oe Restarts printing i m Shifts to the selected menu nter i The setting is determined and saved Press and hold this key for two Cleaning seconds or more to clean the print head AP 75780 Revision 1 3 19 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview N Key Normal Setup menu display m When printing m Returns to the previous menu hierarchy Forcefully terminates Changes made in the setting are printing and deletes one file discarded of the remaining data Shifts from Setup menu display to 2 Cancel m When receiving or Normal analysing Deletes data that are already received and analysed and delete the next data The following menu changes the set value m Origin menu Press and hold this key for two seconds or more to perform Nozzle Check printing sets Cleaning Mode 5 gt The lamp of Cleaning Mode Down the menu level in the directory tree lights up in green Backward direction Changes to the previous item in the displayed menu E The setting is changed to the forward direction The numeric value is increased during numerical input Nozzle Check Media is fed in the forward Forward direction Changes to the previous item in the menu Pause to print during printing Mai fe CHANJE We Me TEN
64. mly to the roll media core Description EN Movable flange ES Roll media Step 4 Set the scroller to the scroller receiver facing the fixed flange to the side of the ink cartridge slot Description Meme G pome o G wese pews o AP 75780 Revision 1 3 a User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 2 2 Setting roll media This section explains how to set roll media Step 1 Switch ON the unit Caution Do not operate the media loading lever during initial operation The print head portion could touch the pressurizing roller portion and cause a malfunction The printer starts the initializing operation Media End is displayed Step 2 Push the media loading lever to the back m Lever Up is displayed N Description amp Media loading lever Step 3 Feed the roll media into the media feed slot Note Ifthe roll media end gets loose roll up the media again and load it N Description a Roll media ES Media feed slot 42 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 4 Open the front cover and pull out the roll media Step 5 Holding the front edge of the roll media roll it back using the scroller to remove a bend and slant Description N e Roll media Gj oo Step 6 Pull the media loading lever forward a a ad et a ST a an m A n er ee eel li N te SF fi il e r a i A
65. n 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer ha 0 Current adjustment value 1 After the micro adjustment printing is completed PF4 Micro Print is displayed Step 8 Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result O xX XxX 4 Input the adjustment value Step 9 Sets up Micro Adjustment Change Press or to select PF5 Micro Change m Press Enter e Micro Opulse is displayed m Press or and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in Step 7 Press Enter e The micro adjustment value is saved e PF5 Micro Change is displayed m Press Cancel several times e The operation panel returns to Normal e The adjustment of media feed compensation value is complete AP 75780 Revision 1 3 49 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 2 5 Replacing roll media 1 Replacement time Replace the roll media if The roll media runs out The operation panel displays End of roll lf the media runs out during printing the printer will stop operating You want to change the media type 2 Replacement steps To replace roll media follow the procedure below Note that the procedure consists of 2 parts Caution Be careful that your fingers are not caught between the front cover and the printer if you open or close the front cover Installing the new roll media Note
66. nd advance the roll media to the desired cut position Step 3 Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide and cut the roll media Caution Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand e When you hold media do not place your finger on the media cut groove e Move the razor blade along the media cut groove Cutting roll media is complete Note When loading the new roll media cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight 4 7 4 Changing and confirming settings while printing While the printer is operating you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu Step 1 Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions m Receiving Converting Printing Warming up 92 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 2 Press Menu Menu 1 Print Start is displayed Step 3 Press or to change or confirm settings Referto Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing on page 93 for more information on this topic Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printin The Print start menu is displayed only when the printer is warming up When you
67. nflammable objects into openings such as ventilation outlets Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire Do not touch the media guide during printing It is hot and may cause a burn Do not touch the media feed slot platen or media guide while heaters are operating They are hot and may cause a burn m Keep the machine horizontally during transportation To prevent back pains and other injuries always work with at least 4 people to unpack or move the machine 14 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Safety instructions Stop using your machine if a liquid has been spilled into it This may cause electrical shock or fire Switch the machine off as soon as possible unplug the power cord and contact your local Mutoh dealer 1 m Be sure to power OFF the machine and unplug the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the machine Use a damp cloth to clean the machine Do not use thinner benzene alcohol or other active agents Doing so may result in damage or paint peeling from the casing Do not bend or pull the waste fluid tube Doing so may cause waste fluid to leak out and malfunction of the product Do not tilt the machine place it against a wall or turn it upside down Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the machine Movement after transport is also not covered by the warranty m When cutting roll media be careful of the following Incorrect handling can result in injury to
68. nt Possible cause Reference Close the front cover or Installing roll lower the media loading media on lever page 40 Replacing ink cassettes on page 30 Is the front cover open or media loading lever raised Are the four ink cartridges fully Fully insert the four ink inserted cartridges Ink does not come out after ink replenishment Possible cause Reference Leave the cartridge at room temperature for at least 3 hours and perform cleaning several times Open the front cover on page 98 Is the ink cartridge cold and frozen Turn the power ON again Replacing ink and continue ink cassettes on replenishment page 30 Is the power turned OFF during ink replenishment Occasionally normal printing cannot Perform cleaning several Open the front be performed after ink times and check it each cover on replenishment time page 98 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 113 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting 6 3 2 Cannot print at all Does not work at all after power activation Possible cause Reference Installation Connect the power cable environment on page 26 Installation environment on page 26 Installing roll media on page 40 Is the power cable connected to the plug Does the AC power supply provide Connect the cable to another the specified voltage outlet Is the front cover open or media Close the front cover loading lever raised Lower the media loading lever
69. ode Refer to Sleep mode menu on page 87 During sleep mode Restart gt ENTER ENTER return the printer to normal operation Start sleep mode AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 7 Operating from the operation panel Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer 4 7 1 Feeding media You can feed roll media at any position you want Follow the procedure below to feed media Step 1 Confirm that the operation panel is Normal Step 2 Confirm that the media loading lever is returned to the front Step 3 Press Forward or Backward Media is fed forward or backward Step 4 Release Backward or Forward after feeding media to the desired position 4 7 2 Stop printing operation If you want to stop printing for some reasons operate as follows Step 1 Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer Step 2 Press Cancel The printer operates as follows Printer status Operation with the CANCEL key pressed During printing Terminates printing and deletes the remaining data in the printer Receiving Converting Deletes the received analysed data and the subsequent data Note If alarge amount of data is saved on the printer the operation panel may not return to normal by a single CANCEL key operation In such cases wait for a few seconds and press CANCEL again 30 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Val DSO Us
70. oll media on page 40 Adjust the Did you perform Alignment Perform Alignment print head on page 108 Media feed compensation on page 46 Panel Setup Menu on page 62 _Head height Return the head height to nee pegot adjustment on page 45 Are you using the thick or thin media Is the media printed on the printing Confirm the printing surface of surface the media and set it correctly Did you perform Media feed Perform Media feed compensation compensation Is each heater set to the appropriate Set it to the appropriate temperature temperature ah Is the head height set to High Normal Low White or black lines appear on printed media Possible cause Reference MediaType Use the recommended media menu on page 63 Installin Is the scroller set correctly Set the scroller correctly roll media on Are you using the recommended media page 40 Open the Is the nozzle in good condition Perform Head cleaning front cover on page 98 Adjust the Did you perform Alignment Perform Alignment print head on page 108 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 no User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting p Are you using the recommended rintin Possible cause Did you perform Media feed compensation Is each heater set to the appropriate temperature Is the head height set to High Possible cause Is the ink cartridge within the validity period media Did you perfo
71. on 6 66 10 n dt odue ee eee ee ee ees 18 S Section PODI popsas rea ole ea ees 17 REA siprseriri nine rine awe sees 18 Setting roll media 2 cee eee eee 42 Setup menu display 000 e ee eee 23 Status MESSAGES eee eee eee 121 SIMONGIGIMND set uttciate couse Sewn ds wee 21 Switching the power OFF 000e ee eueuee 28 the power ON ee ee ee 27 T Troubleshooting 14 2cc ese de ke ews wees ek 113 W Wave lamp soc0ca se ea vdene Os ee ee eae 21 When the Media Cut menu is set to Manual 020000e 91 SSe Ol woenude ste eaeeee nian se 92 Wiper Cleaning the cleaning wiper 102 124 AP 75780 Revision 1 3
72. osition After removing the unused roll media from the scroller wind it properly wrap it in an individual bag and store it in an individual box Keep the media dry AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 2 4 2 1 Handling and installing media Note Refer to General info on usable media on page 37 for details on media handling It is recommended to use tested and compatible media for this printer Installing roll media This section explains how to load roll media Use the exclusive scroller included with this printer for loading roll media Note The following roll media can be set on the scroller included with this printer Media tube diameter three inches outside diameter of media 150 mm or less weight 19 kg or less Follow the procedure below to load roll media Caution Load roll media on an even surface such as a desk If you load roll media with the scroller standing vertical there is a possibility that the scroller might get damaged Step 1 Load roll media to the scroller so that it is rolled in an anti clockwise direction when viewed from the fixed flange Step 2 Push the roll media until its core hits the right edge of the fixed flange N Description 4a Fixed flange 2 Roll media 40 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Step 3 Attach the movable flange fir
73. ous hierarchy Return count m CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 5 Side margin menu Set up the right and left margins while printing Note When selecting On Media in the flushing menu the value of the side margin is set automatically Setup item Setting Description lt 3 mm gt to 25 mm Set the side margins ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to l l the previous hierarchy Side margin l l cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 6 Media initial menu Set up whether the media width and edge will be detected when initializing the media Note When media initial menu is set to OFF you can manually set the media width in the media width menu Setup item Setting Description The media is not detected Top amp Width Detect the media width and edge while initializing the media lt Width gt Detect the media width while initializing the media E ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy cancel cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 4 6 7 Media Width MediaWidth check menu If media detection is switched off the media width menu allows you to manually enter the media width M
74. product in a location where the air condition is adjustable AP 75780 Revision 1 3 25 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 1 2 Installation space Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine a 500mm b 1000mm c 1000mm d 1000mm e 1440mm f 3000mm g 2660mm 26 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 UDJI User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 2 Switching the power ON OFF 3 2 1 Switching the power ON Step 1 Press Power to switch ON the printer he Power lamp lights up in green The printer starts initial operation m When the initial operation is complete the printer enters Normal Note If there is a problem during the initial operation a message is displayed and the printer may stop operating In case the operation stops refer to Troubleshooting on page 107 Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer AP 75780 Revision 1 3 27 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 2 2 Switching the power OFF Step 1 Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product Printing or other operations are not in progress The operation panel display is Normal The Low lamp lights up in green Step 2 Press Power to switch OFF the printer The Power lamp switches OFF Note If the POWER key is pressed or t
75. rarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 27 Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured When you activate sleep mode the printer operates as follows The exhaust fan stops The vacuum fan stops All heaters stop All lamps switch off except for the power lamp Automatic head cleaning is performed after the time set in the Tier setting menu has expired The cleaning mode reflects the settings in the operational panel Setup item Setting Description SA ier Sets the auto cleaning interval of the printer Refer to Timer setting menu on page 88 Start Activates the sleep mode Sleep mode Refer to Sleep Mode Start menu on page 89 m CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Panel Setup Menu on page 62 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 87 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 6 28 Timer setting menu Set the head cleaning interval of the printer for sleep mode When more than the set time has passed the print head is cleaned automatically During sleep mode even if the set time has passed print head cleaning is not performed under following circumstances The front cover is open The media loading lever is raised The waste fluid tank is full The ink cassette is empty The ink cassette is removed An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is in the cassette
76. rm Alignment Did you perform Media feed compensation lines are duplicated or patch Possible cause Is the nozzle in good condition Is the head height set to High Perform Media feed compensation Set it to the appropriate temperature Return the head height to Normal Low Use a new ink cartridge Use the recommended media Perform Alignment Perform Media feed compensation Perform Head cleaning Return the head height to Normal Low Reference Media feed compensatio n on page 46 Panel Setup Menu on page 62 Head height adjustment on page 45 Reference Replacing ink cassettes on page 30 MediaType menu on page 63 Adjust the print head on page 108 Media feed compensatio n on page 46 Reference Open the front cover on page 98 Head height adjustment on page 45 120 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 6 4 6 4 1 VDI User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Error messages This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errors occur and solutions to the messages Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation When the product is operating correctly each operation status is displayed as below N Display Remedy Reference PEE Ready to Print Standby Media is loaded o Installing Media End Standby Media is not loaded roll media on page
77. ronmental information carefully All safety data sheets are periodically updated These sheets and their translations can be found on www Mutoh eu Only use original manufacturer s ink and appropriate cleaning liquid Before installing an ink holder shake it gently Doing so will preserve print quality m When ink is moved from a cold place to a warm place keep the ink for three hours or more in the new printing environment before printing Do not disassemble ink holders Otherwise ink may get in your eyes or on your skin A disassembled ink holder can not be used either m When refilling ink use original manufacturer s ink Our Mutoh printers are designed to use Original ink If you use ink which are not produced by the original manufacturer e Printing might become blurred and the end of the ink in the holder might not be detected correctly e Any problems caused by using an ink holder other than those recommended above will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer For handling waste refer to section 13 on the MSDS sheet Inks Waste e General advice wear safety glasses and gloves especially when handling the waste ink e After spill remove contaminated clothing e After inhalation if difficulties occur after vapour aerosol has been inhaled remove to fresh air and seek medical attention e After skin contact wash thoroughly with soap and water e After eye contact was
78. roving overall print quality Set up this menu when Fuzz 1 obvious white lines or uneven print density Fuzz 2 appear on printed media in Wave If obvious white lines or uneven print density appear on printed media in Fuzz 1 set to FUZZ 2 Perform printing at a slower speed compared with Wave set up this menu Fine amp Wave 1 when you want to improve the print quality Fine amp Wave 2 compared with Wave If obvious white Fine amp Fuzz 1 lines or uneven print density appears on Fine amp Fuzz 2 the printed media in Fine amp Wave 1 change the setting to the one with the best print result Performs Wave printing using one side of the nozzles of the print head Since only A S Fine amp Wave one side of the nozzles is used printing speed becomes half of Wave 1 and Wave 5 Performs Wave printing using the other side of the nozzles of A S FineeWave since only one side of the nozzles is used B S Fine amp Wave printing speed becomes half of Wave 1 and Wave 2 Set up this menu when you want to improve the print quality compared with Fine amp Wave ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous menu AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Advantages Smoother images i keeps the bleed between passes under control and makes colour banding less obvious
79. s 51 a Performing a Testprint 52 m Nozzle Check 222222220002 000s ee eeeeeee 54 e Mode Print 2 2 54 me Setup print 2 2222222 eee eee ene 55 m Palette print 2 2 56 4 4 Adjust print 57 4 5 Menu setup on the operation panel 60 m Menu setup procedure 60 a Panel setup menu overview 61 4 6 Panel Setup Menu 62 ms Medialype menu 2222222 t teeters 63 e Effect menu 222 22202222 e eee eee 71 a Flushing Menu 2 222202 errr 74 a Flushing return count menu 75 a Side margin menu 2 02 0220202022228 75 Media initial Menu 76 a Media Width MediaWidth check menu 76 a Winding unit menu 2 2222220222 77 e Origin M NU 24 2222 nn ene 78 m Prev Stick menu 2222 20200002 e eee 79 ms Mediacut menu 22202002200 79 e CR movement menu 2 22202002002085 80 a Overwrite count menu 44777 7777 80 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 a Overwrite Wait menu
80. s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Head height adjustment When used Use the head height adjustment feature to prevent the print head from touching the media when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media Note m If the head height adjustment lever is raised high print quality will not be guaranteed Do not open the front cover nor change the head height during printing If the head height is changed the head alignment will be changed and high print quality will not be guaranteed Procedure Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever orange N Description se Head height adjustment lever The High lamp lights up in green Step 3 Close the front cover User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer 4 2 4 Media feed compensation After every printed swat the media is fed a certain distance Depending on the kind of media weight backing another media feed compensation has to be set This to avoid the following phenomenon Printed swats overlap m White lines between every swat In such cases follow the procedure below and adjust the media feed compensation value Step 1 Display the Media feed compensation menu m Press Menu e Menu Setup gt is displayed e The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display m Press gt e Set1 MediaType is displayed m Press ENTER e Media Type
81. s more than half full m When Waste Ink Tank Full is displayed 3 4 2 Disposal method Important The waste fluid from the printer is industrial waste Proper waste fluid disposal according to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of you local government is required Consign disposal of waste fluids to a specialized processor Step 1 Ready an empty container such as a supply waste fluid bottle to contain the waste fluid Step 2 Lay a protective material on the floor under the waste fluid tank Step 3 Open the waste fluid valve and transfer the waste fluid to the container Note When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container the waste fluid may splash When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container put the container underneath and close the waste fluid valve afterwards a Lie S a ane MO N Description ra Waste fluid valve 2 Empty container Ea AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit Step 4 After Transferring the waste fluid to the empty container close the waste fluid valve securely N Description a Waste fluid valve Step 5 Wipe the opening of the waste fluid valve with a cloth etc Step 6 Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 5 Transfer and transportation 3 5 1 Transferr
82. ssure roller 96 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance Step 3 Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe out paper powder and ink attached to the platen and media guide N Description a Paen a2 Media guide Step 4 Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted silver colour area in the centre of the grid roller Description a Grid roller AP 75780 Revision 1 3 97 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance Clean the timing fence Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 clean the timing fence with a dry poly knit wiper N Description a ee EF AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Vat efor Periodical maintenance Clean the Y rail Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 clean the Y rail with a poly knit wiper Description aea AP 75780 Revision 1 3 99 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance Clean the P rear sensor surface Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 clean the P rear sensor surface with a swab N Description ae P rear sensor 100 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 VIDJE User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance 5 1 4 Head cleaning If printed data is blurred or lacks part of it clean the print head surface and nozzles Head cleaning Follow the procedure below to perform Head cleaning
83. ter is switched OFF Doing so may result in incorrect detection of the remaining ink and result in abnormal printing behaviour Put used ink cassettes in a vinyl bag or a bag used for this kind of waste Disposal of an ink cassette has to be done in compliance with the regulations and instructions of the local authorities Open the ink cassette solvent resistant blister just before attaching the ink cassette into the cassette slot Leaving the ink cassette open for a long time may result in an abnormal print Replace the ink cassette within 6 months after installing it into the printer Insert or remove the ink cassette not more than 10 times This to prevent that the smart chip or its reader would be worn out and malfunction in this way If inserted or removed more than 10 times the ink cassette could malfunction even if there is some ink remaining The printer resumes printing when you have replaced and ink cassette s after an ink end occurred during printing Step 1 Verify that the printer has been switched ON Step 2 Remove the empty ink cassette from the ink cassette slot Step 3 Unpack the next ink cassette and insert it into the cassette slot Step 4 Verify that the printer returns to the Normal mode AP 75780 Revision 1 3 EJ User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 4 Disposal of waste fluids 3 4 1 Disposal period Dispose of waste fluids in the following cases When the waste fluid tank i
84. the ink cassette e The alarm buzzer sounds To stop the buzzer press ENTER e Immediately replace the empty cassette with a one in the messages of ink cassette replacement indicates the colour that is almost empty or runs out using the following characters K Black C Cyan M Magenta Y Yellow Do not insert or remove the ink cassette except at the time of replacement Inserting or removing the ink cassette mixes air into the ink tube and failures such as nozzle detachment may occur If Ink End is displayed you cannot print until inserting the new ink cassette If there is no cassette for replacement at hand leave the empty cassette inserted in the printer leaving the printer with the ink cassette removed may cause the print head to clog EJ AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 3 2 Do not shake ink cassettes Doing so may cause ink leakage Do not disassemble the ink cassette A disassembled ink cassette cannot be used When an ink cassette is moved from a cold place to a warm place keep the ink cassette unused for 3 hours or more in the printing environment Do not refill the ink cassettes Doing so may result in incorrect printing Insert or remove the ink cassette at the time of replacement only Inserting or removing ink cassettes except at the time of replacement may result in incorrect printing Do not replace ink cassettes when the prin
85. tion 17 section Lamp l Cleaning Mode is set to Strong Displays operation status of the printer or an error message Eg AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Product overview 2 2 Printer mode 2 2 1 Normal mode Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer 2 The printer is ready to print Ihe media is loaded and the media type is set Various functions for printing are performed on the operation panel m The message Ready to print is shown 2 2 2 Setup menu display Various settings regarding printing are made from the operation panel In this mode various setup items IP address etc can be set on the operation panel Note Essential settings for normal printing can be modified on the printer driver the graphics application software of via the operation panel 2 2 3 Changing the printer status Changing from Normal mode to Menu mode Action Press Menu Result The display is in Menu mode from now on called the Setup Menu display The following message appears Menu1 Setup gt Changing from Menu mode to normal mode Action Press CANCEL Result The printer returns to normal mode Note When the printer is in Menu mode and the keyboard remains untouched for 3 minutes the printer will automatically return to Normal mode Note For details on Status messages refer to Status messages on page 121
86. tterfly bolts 2 fixing the stand and the printer are well fixed Step 5 Attach all needed cables Step 6 Perform a nozzle check and then confirm that there is no clogging in the print head Refer to Nozzle Check on page 54 Step 7 Perform Alignment AP 75780 Revision 1 3 35 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Installing the unit 3 5 2 Transporting the printer Pre tra nsportation procedure Step 1 Switch ON the unit Step 2 Confirm that the printer functions correctly Step 3 Remove all ink cassettes Step 4 Switch OFF the printer Step 5 Dispose of waste fluid Refer to Disposal of waste fluids on page 32 Step 6 Check that the printer head is in the rightmost position Step 7 Bind the CR belt in the centre section of the printer by fastening the CR belt clip around it Description N 4a CR belt EJ CR belt clip Step 8 Remove the scroller Step 9 Remove all the cables such as the power cable Step 10 Remove the printer from the stand Step 11 Repack the printer Post transportation procedure Step 1 Perform unpacking assembling and setting the printer as described in the installation guide 36 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Chapter 4 Handling the printer 4 1 General info on usable media 4 1 1 Media compatibility Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer t The Mutoh ValueJ
87. uide ValueJet 1304 Periodical maintenance 106 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 Vat gor User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures If an error not included in any items of this section occurs contact your local Mutoh dealer Note If you want to receive product warranty prepare the warranty certificate If the warranty certificate is not presented the repair will not be covered by the warranty even if within the warranty period If you have signed a maintenance service contract prepare that or a similar document 6 1 When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want This section explains how to restore printing results that are blurred or have gaps and how to adjust print quality 6 1 1 Perform Head cleaning If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing clean the print head Step 1 Switch ON the printer and load the roll media Refer to Setting roll media on page 42 Step 2 Confirm that the printer functions normally Step 3 Press Nozzle Check for at least 2 seconds m Perform the nozzle check printing AP 75780 Revision 1 3 107 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting 6 1 2 Step 4 Step 5 Check the print sample and confirm that the checked points are blurred or missing If the nozzle check result indicates t
88. up menu display Press or to select Menu3 Adjust Print m Press gt e Adj 1 Confirm is displayed e The display enters the Adjust Print menu Step 6 Press Enter A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed inn ji FII 6 2A 1B 1A L L _L Lo LaLa 4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A Q 24 1B 1A 4B 4A 3B SA 2B 2A 1B 1A 4B 4A 3B 3A 2B 2A 1B 1A After the confirmation pattern is printed the operation panel shifts to Normal Step 7 Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows When the printing result is O You do not need perform Alignment The procedure for Alignment is complete m When the printing result is X You need to perform Alignment Proceed to step 8 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 109 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Troubleshooting Step 8 Register a set value for Bi D Quality two way printing quality priority mode Display the Adjust Print menu in the same way as in step 5 Press or to select Adj 5 Bi D Quality m Press Enter e Start Bi D Quality pattern printing Check three print samples that printed with Bi D Quality pattern and select the number that is not out of alignment 4 is selected in the next printing sample HI HEHHE HH Alignment Bi D Q Press or to enter the number that you selected in step d Press Enter e The set value for Bi D Quality is r
89. ust change Setup item Settings Description 200 0 mm to lt 250 0 EY l mimis to S00 Omir Sets up the initial adjust change m ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the Init previous menu m CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to Dist Adj menu on page 66 Performs confirm print Confirm Print menu Setup item Settings Description Changes the length of the media feed direction for the confirm print 100 mm to lt 250mm gt ENTER determines the setting Printing to 500 mm is displayed and initial adjust print starts After printing the printer enters the FeedLength Normal state ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Refer to Dist Adj menu on page 66 Micro Print menu Performs micro adjustment print Setup item Settings Description Prints the following PF pattern with a focus Printing on the micro adjustment value Printing interval 1min Micro print m CANCEL shifts to the previous menu Stops printing and returns to the previous menu if printing is in progress Refer to Dist Adj menu on page 66 AP 75780 Revision 1 3 User s Guide ValueJet 1304 Handling the printer Micro Change menu Sets up Micro Adjustment Change Setup item Settings Description 20 pulse to lt 0 pulse gt to 20 pulse Sets up Micro Adjustment Change m ENTER saves the setting and shifts

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