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Seiko Group IP-6600 Printer User Manual

1. A INK ENTRY Y I 4 P XX INK REST YYY Execution form PAPER F ADJ gt DATE XX XX XX Display lt ROLL XXXXXX Execution form Display SHEET XXXXXX Execution form YYYYmmXZZZZmm Display o BASE XXXXXX Execution form YYY Display 5 IV 5 SELECT PAPER P nter a choice 01 to 20 5 gt 01 TYPEO1 gt a VANE Enter characters gt 01 TYPEO1 c a A FEED ADJUST Enter a value c 1 099 80 97 0 to 103 0 SCAN WAIT TIME Enter a value D gt 01 000sec 000 to 999 hoice pis nter a choice PRINT MODE NORMAL DEWITY 6 gt 01 NORMAL FINE DRAFT 5 Ent hoi D DIRECTION B a o gt 01 UNI Enter a choice S8 CONDITION PASS NONE 2 hours 201 NONE 30 min 4 hours 1 hour EDGE GUARD T gt 01 USE NOT USE Enter a choice PAPER FEED MODE SEQUENCE 1 gt 01 SEQUENCE 1 SEQUENCE 2 Enter a choice WINDER MODE SLACK gt 01 SLACK TENSION Y Y Y 1 2 3 3 SET MODE gt 01 NORMAL VACUUM gt 01 NORMAL ili WAIT HEATER gt 01 WAIT HEATER gt 01 30C PRINT HEATER gt 01 40C REAR HEATER gt 01 50C COLOR STRIPE gt 01 OFF HEAD MOTION gt 01 NORMAL HEAD HEIGHT gt 01 NORMAL I POS L ADJ YY gt 01 00 amp A amp l POS R
2. 2 20 Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge 2 22 If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed 2 23 If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected 2 24 Replacing the Waste Ink 2 25 Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure 2 25 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full 2 27 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed 2 28 Head Cleaning CLEANING a 2 29 Paper Feed FEED u nitet eine bodie uds 2 31 Using the Origin Point Setting Function 2 32 Installing Paper on Winder eeseee 2 35 Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature 2 40 Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever 2 42 Using the Head Up Down Lever 2 43 Using the Media Edge Guard 2 45 CONTENTS 2 Using the FAN Guard Positioning Bar 2 46 Using the Print Pause Restart and Cancel Keys 2 47 Inspection amp Maintenance esent 2 48 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Basic Menu Operatio
3. 3 Power switch 2 Keys Turns the printer ON Used to set printer functions or OFF 1 LED The LEDs light flash or turn off to the status of the printer w External Views Part Names and Functions II Functions of LCD LEDs and keys Number A Data LED green Function Shows the data reception state Flashing Data is being received from the computer Off No data is being received B Error LED orange Indicates whether an error has occurred On An error has occurred Flashing Warning state Off Normal No error has occurred C Ink LED green Shows whether there is the ink cartrige or indicates a warning On All ink cartridges are present Flashing Ink is running out One of color inks has run out Off No ink One of color inks has run out D Paper LED green Shows whether paper is set On Paper is set Roll paper or cut sheet is set Off No paper Neither roll paper nor cut sheet is set E Online LED green Shows whether the printer is online or offline On Online Hashing Online pause mode Off Offline 3 Power switch ONLINE key Switches between online and offline states SHIFT Key Used as an auxiliary key for parameter input switches the menu level display CANCEL Key Cancels an input parameter ENTER Key Selects a menu or enters a parameter A Key K
4. YYYU ZZZU Exiting display When the current is flowed to the heater the current temperature unit display C or F is displayed with in the place of unit dis play The temperature unit is displayed at completion of exiting the heater The above display shows the condition that the front heater is exit ing 3 Display at heater OFF OFF is displayed in the setup temperature display area of the heater turned OFF The temperature unit of the heater turned OFF is not displayed The current temperature area is displayed as it is OFF BBBU CCCU XXXU YYYU ZZZU 4 Display when heater AC power is turned OFF TURN ON HEATER POWER SWITCH massage is displayed on the LCD TURN ON HEATER POWER SWITCH Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Parameter Setup Mode This mode is used when the operator sets the heater control system parameters 1 Setup items and parameters The setup items and parameters are listed in the table below item Diabla Parameters Display Description Initial value upper line 3 lower line CELSIUS Heat suspending DELAY TIME 00 to 30 MINUTE UNIT minute 05 MINUTES time after printing Standby heating time after 0 30 60 90 120 completion of oe ENDLESS DELAY TIME Unit minutes 30 Version display VERSION Display only NO Does not perform the diaenostics Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS NO YES YES Performs the NO diagnostics
5. After performing the head wash charge the ink See Ink Charge After Head Washing NOTE The printer performs fill cap operation to keep the good head condition at first 20 hours after print wait state and every 3 days It is recommended to keep the printer ON except when the printer is not used for a long time Avoid leaving the printer with no ink for one month or more for head protection Do not open and close the rear cover and do not lift and push down the levers during service cleaning and head washing If doing so the printer may start service cleaning and head washing from the begining Ink Charge After Head Washing Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time Enter to SERVICE menu and select INK CHARGE on the operation panel SERVICE gt INK CHARGE Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging Check moisture of the wiper sponge Perform the test print When the print dot off occurs during the test print perform normal cleaning in the CLEANING menu See page 3 38 5 Bl When leaving the printer in power off for more than one month Regardless of performing the service cleaning a service call error message will be displayed on the operation panel Contact SIIT service centers NOTE Donotleave the printer without maintenance liquid charge
6. NOTE Paper may stick to the paper feeder and is hard to set due to operational condition especially low humidity In such a case float paper from the paper feeder and set paper to the paper feeder by holding both edges of the paper Be sure not to hit the edge of the paper roll by the rear cover Be sure that the media edge guard is not set under the paper See page 2 45 Using the Media Edge Guard When feeding a paper roll hold it at the center and rewind the flange to take up the slack in the paper The guide line on the printer is no more than a guide line Install paper roll on the printer in a straight line against the paper roll The paper roll should not be inserted in the right of the perforated line If the paper roll is inserted in the right of the perforated line adjust the flange position 8 Push down the pressure roller up down lever Pressure up down lever Perform operations according to the guidance message shown on the LCD 9 Confirm the media edge guard setting again Confirm whether the media edge guard does not goes down of the paper CHECK EDGE GUARD OK Confirm the position of the media edge guard and press the key W Replacing the Paper Roll 10 Select either paper roll or cut sheet SELECT PAPER e SELECT PAPER SELECT PAPER ROLL SHEET SHEET ROLL SHEET BASE Select ROLL PAPER CUT SHEET or BASE with 4 or See Page 2 23 Using the Origi
7. z ENGLISH Display language LANGUAGE JAPANESE ENGLISH YES Exits from the parameter mode Exit of setup mode EXIT YES NO NO Does not exit from YES the parameter mode 1 Display only ON OFF key is ignored 2 Entering the parameter setup mode Press the ON OFF key 4 key and CA key on the heater control panel at the same time to enter to the parameter setup mode The Ist setup item in the parameter setup mode will be displayed UNIT CELSIUS Note will be blinked V Parameter setup mode 3 Moving the setup item Select a setup item you desire with the 4 and heater control panel Press the key on heater control panel to move to the next lower setup item When pressing Cv key on the heater control panel at the last setup item the See 1 setup items and parameters Press the 4 key on the heater control panel to move to the previous upper item See 1 Setup items and parameters 4 Selecting the setup item When the setup item you want to set a parameter is displayed press the ON OFF key on the heater control panel to enter the setup item Example Temperature unit setting UNIT CELSIUS Note will be returned to normal display shows blinking 5 Selecting a setting value Selects a setting value with 4 and keys on the heater control panel Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Press
8. Execution form Display Execution form Display Execution form Display Execution form Display Y Basic Menu Operation HEAT HW VERSION Execution form XX X Display HEAT FW VERSION Execution form XX X Display SCSI ID Execution form ID X Display SYSTEM DATE Enter a value 203 08 01 00 01 01 to 99 12 31 SYSTEM TIME Enter a value gt 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 INITIAL SET Execution form INITIALIZING Execution form WAIT A MOMENT Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Basic Operations and Keys 1 To enable menu operations Enter to the offline mode When the printer enters the offline mode a menu group screen is displayed 2 Menu group selection Select a menu group directly with 4 keys Switch between menu group screens with the key 3 Menu selection 4 Cv keys Change between menus at the same level key Return to menu group selection key Select a menu so that parameters can be changed 4 Parameter setting or change 4 keys Switch between parameters Increment or decrement a value when it is entered 4 gt keys Shift digit when entering a value b Parameter setting or canceling key Set a parameter key Cancel an input parameter value and return to the menu selection 6 Setting save The changes in the Setup men
9. Power supply voltage 100 to 240 VAC Frequency 50 60 Hz 1 Hz Printer 200 W or less at operating Heater 1440 W or less at operating External dimensions 2525 mm W x 785 mm D x 1195 mm H x10 mm Power consumption Weight 230 kg or less excluding paper roll and ink Operating T 15 to 30 C 30 to 70 RH No condensing temperature humidity range Non operating temperature humidity range Installation space 3325 mm W x 2785 mm D x 1700 mm H Maintenance space 3325 mm W x 2785 mm D x 1700 mm H 5 to 35 C 10 to 80 RH or less No condensing Options Consumables Bl Options Item number Quantity Remarks Drys up the media Dryer 64 Drys up the media For North America Roll Cover 64 Protects paper roll from dust Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the Exhaust Attachment printer or the dryer PS RIP PhotoPrint 4 DX Software RIP Terminals PS RIP PhotoPrint 4 Server Software RIP Servers Appendix Consumables Bl Consumables Ink Ink cartridge Yellow 1000 ml Item number Quantity Remarks IP6 101 l carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge Magenta 1000 ml IP6 102 l carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge Cyan 1000 ml IP6 103 l carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge Black 1000 ml IP6 104 l carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge Light cyan 1000 ml IP6 105 l carton 1000 ml Ink ca
10. Section 1 Environmental Conditions The paper is set incorrectly Check the paper settings Parts of a drawing are missing or the print is unclear Foreign objects are attached to the head Clean the head from the CLEANING menu The low printing ratio pattern is printed continuously at high temperature environment Set the head mode to HILIGHT PRIORITY The print is blurred The paper is loaded upside down Check whether the paper is loaded correctly The paper is set incorrectly Check the paper settings The media edge guard or FAN positioning bar is not set correctly Set than correctly The print is stained The leading edge of the paper is curled Check whether the leading edge of the paper is curled If it is curled cut the leading edge The paper is slightly folded or winkled If it is wrinkled feed the paper and cut off the wrinkled part of the paper The platen is stained Clean the platen referring to Section 2 Inspecion amp Maintenance Parts of a drawing are missing at print start Environment temperature Use the printer in the specified environmental conditions Parts of a drawing are missing even when the cleaning is performed repeatedly The nozzle is clogged Perform the fill cap operation Poor print cannot be improved even when the cleaning is performed The cap or wiper is stained Be sure whe
11. See the step of the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure 3 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting rest clear will be displayed INK COUNT RESET INK COUNT RESET YES 4 Select YES and press the key Head Cleaning CLEANING 1 Put the printer offline Press the key A INK ENTRY Y lt PAPER FeADJ gt 2 c D Press the key to display the CLEANING menu Qa INK ENTRY Y lt PAPER FeADJ gt m J P A SERVICE FEED Y 9 4 CLEANING o 3 Press the key to enter the head cleaning menu CLEANING gt NORMAL 4 Press the key CLEANING OK 5 Press the a key and key to select a cleaning CLEANING CLEANING SOFT 4 HARD 2 29 4 option CLEANING 4 NORMAL 6 7 8 9 Press the key SCLEANING BOTTLE OK Press the key again CLEANING WAIT A MOMENT XXX XXX Figure will be increased in about 10 seconds NOTE The cleaning takes several minutes When the cleaning is completed the screen is retured to step 3 automatically CLEANING gt NORMAL Press the key to return to the original offline mode Paper Feed FEED This section describes how to manually feed paper after printing 1 Put the printer offline Press the key A INK lt PAPER 2 Press t
12. be sticked to the platen In this case wipe up the adhesive matter referring to Section 2 Inspection amp Maintenance Sticking of adhesive matter may cause paper jamming Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge Bl Ink types Use our recommended ink cartridges listed below NOTE Failure to use the recommended ink cartridge may lead to a deterioration of the print quality or a printer malfunction The valid period of the ink is 12 months after the manufacture date Do not shake ink cartridges before use All six color cartridges must be installed If any of the cartridges is removed a new one must be installed Ink cartridges must be installed in all six slots The positions of ink cartridges are specified by color See the figure below Black Light Magenta Light Cyan Yellow Magenta Cyan w Consumables AN WARNING Never bring the ink close to fire Failure to follow this warning might result in fire AN CAUTION Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye If it gets into the eye wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required If it is swallowed do not try to vomit it forcefully but see a doctor Do not attempt to disassemble ink cartridges Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge II Precautions for ink storage and processing AN CAUTION Securely put a used
13. gt Section 5 Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jam LIFT LEVER amp OPEN REAR COVER Description Paper jam 2 occurs when paper is not detected correctly due to wrong selection of paper roll or cut sheet or use of cut sheet with an irregular size Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message Also check setting parameters gt Section 5 Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jam When an Error Message Appears Paper LIFT LEVER SET PAPER Description Paper runs out Measure Set new paper gt Section 2 Basic Operations Paper Replacement LIFT LEVER CHECK PAPER Description Paper with an invalid size less than 297 mm width or 64 inch width or more is set Measure Set paper with a correct size gt Section 2 Basic Operations Paper Replacement LIFT LEVER SET PAPER Description Paper skews Measure Set paper correctly Section 5 Troubleshooting Ink may be attached to the platen according to skew conditions Wipe off ink on the platen gt Section 2 Basic Operations Paper Replacement SET PAPER PUSH DOWN LEVER Description The lever is in the up position Measure Set paper according to the message Others CLOSE REAR COVER Description The rear cover is opened Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message HEAD TEMP ERROR WAIT A MOMENT Description The head temperature is ou
14. this 100 ml ink for each color cannot be used for print Options Dryer 64 Dryer 64 for North America Roll Cover 64 Exhaust Attachment IP 262 e PS RIP Photo Print 4 Dx PS RIP Photo Print 4 Server 2 ra 2 2 2 l2 Consumables Maintenance Kit IP6 108 Cleaning Kit IP6 117 Storage Kit IP6 137 lt 1 set gt lt 1 set gt lt 1 set gt Cap cleaning liquid 100 ml Cleaning liquid cartridge 6 Maintenance liquid cartridge 6 e Wiper cleaning liquid 100 ml Dummy cartridge 6 Dummy cartridge 6 Cleaning swab 50 pieces Syringe 10 pieces Ink cartridges IP6 XXX Y M C Bk Lc Lm Waste ink bottle IP6 109 See page 1 8 for the item number cis Options and consumables can be ordered separately Safety Precautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged Follow the instructions marked with these symbols N WARNING N CAUTION Serious personal injury or death Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death Minor personal injury or product and or peripheral damage Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor personal injury or product and or peripheral damage Example of symbols P This symbol denotes ite
15. FEED Using the Origin Point Setting Function Installing Paper on Winder Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever Using the Head Up Down Lever Using the Media Edge Guard Using the FAN Guard Positioning Bar Using the Print Pause Restart and Cancel Keys Inspection amp Maintenance Connecting with Computer This section only shows system configurations and cable connection procedure System configuration connection example The following connection is possible Printer Printer server PostScript RIP SCSI interface Connection procedure Connect a cable as follows 1 Turn the printer and the computer OFF NOTE When the printer is connected with the computer turn the printer ON and then turn the computer ON To turn the system OFF turn the computer OFF and then turn the printer OFF W Connecting with Computer 2 Connect a SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the rear of the printer It can be connected to any one of two SCSI connectors NOTE Use a dedicated SCSI cable 68 68 pin 6 m If using a cable except the specified one the printer can not satisfy FCC and CE regulations Section 2 Basic Operations 3 Set the ID number with a small normal driver etc Initial ID value 4 ID switch NOTE The ID number must not be unique in the
16. Printer 1 Turn OFF 0 the printer switch on the left rear of the printer and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet oooooooo Printer switch OFF 0 Socket 2 Turn ON 1 the printer switch the left rear of the oooooooo O 0060050000 Printer switch OGGOGOOOOD ON 1 COUUCOUU Socket 000000000 0000000000 000000000 ON the power ON OFF switch the operation panel printer Power switch W Turning the Power On Off When the switch is turned ON a power on self diagnostic test is performed and the following message appears on the LCD on the operation panel Booting INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT PRINT READY ROLL 64 PAPER Section 2 Basic Operations If a 64 paper roll is used The heater control panel is displayed by turning the printer power ON However turn the heater power ON to use the heater When the heater power is turned OFF the following message is displayed on the heater control panel TURN ON THE HEATER NOTE Turn OFF the printer while PRINT READY is displayed on the LCD panel except emergency Do not turn OFF the printer while INITIALIZING or CLEANING is displayed on the LCD panel to avoid drop of the ink and damage
17. ROLL SHEET BASE 4 Input the paper width and press the key The paper width detected at PAPER WIDTH previous time is displayed 1372 mm Paper width input range 290 to 1635 mm 5 Input the base point print offset value for paper width direction origin point BASE POINT The base point set at previous 0000 mm time is displayed The previous setting value will be displayed Section 2 Basic Operations 6 Select Yes or No of back feed operation PAPER FEED BACK e NO The area from the paper output sensor position to the print start position the grid roller becomes print dead area NOTE PAPER FEED BACK YES The print dead area can be decreased by rewinding the paper for length between the paper output sensor and grid roller 20 to 30 mm from the front edge cannot be printed Cut the edge of the paper so that it will be parallel to the guide line before installing the paper If the edge of the paper is not parallel to the guide line the front side of the print is cut the platen is stained with ink and the paper jam may be caused Selecta paper type again SELECT PAPER TYPE PAPER TYPEO1 J PREPARING PAPER WAIT A MOMENT NOTE When using the origin point setting function keep front right and left margins sufficiently because the paper is rewinded manually The paper width and base point set
18. Replacement Procedure If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected 1 The guidance message appears OPEN L INK COVER CHECK XX INK XX Ink name Bk BLACK Lm LIGHT MAGENTA Lc LIGHT CYAN OPEN R INKCOVER CHECK XX INK XX Ink name C CYAN MAGENTA Y YELLOW 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle The waste ink bottle should be replaced in the following two cases If the waste ink bottle is full If the waste ink bottle is not installed The waste ink bottle replacement procedures for these cases are explained below NOTE Do not replace the waste ink bottle during printing Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure 7 Loosen the knob and lift up the lever from the waste ink bottle Section 2 Basic Operations Tube Waste ink bottle 2 Wait for a while to drop the remaining ink into the ink tub 3 Take out the filled waste ink bottle from the printer and securely cap the waste ink bottle to replace with a new one ec 4 Wipe up the spilt ink into the waste ink bottle unit 5 Lift the lever and mount a new waste ink bottle 6 Drop the lever and insert the ink tube securely and tighten the knob The selection message of the waste ink counter setting reset clear will be displayed INK COUNT RES
19. SCSI chain Initial setting 4 4 Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF Terminator switch The printer has the SCSI terminator ON OFF function If the external terminator is not used and the printer is a terminating device in the SCSI chain only one SCSI connector is connected set the terminator switch to ON If the printer is not a terminating device set it to OFF Turning the Power On Off The power of the printer and the power of the heater are separated Printer The printer has two power switches as follows 1 Printer switch 2 Power ON OFF switch s MOLO ONLINE C CANCEL Power receptacle Printer rear Left side Printer front Operation panel The printer is turned ON by turning the printer switch ON Afterward turn the printer ON OFF by the ON OFF switch on the operation panel NOTE When the printer is connected with the computer turn the printer ON and then turn the computer ON To turn the system OFF turn the computer OFF and then turn the printer OFF Turn the computer ON after the printer becomes to the online state Heater The heater has two power switches as follows 1 Heater switch 2 100 200 V alternation switch For Heater 100 120V 12A 50 60Hz o Printer rear Right side Power receptacle Q Section 2 Basic Operations Turning the Power
20. VERSION Displays the engine SCSI firmware version F W VERSION X System program version number X XX_YY Y Control number lt Parameter Execution form gt None Menu Operations 4 Engine controller board version display IPB VERSION Displays the version number of the Engine controller board IPB IPB VERSION X Version number X X lt Parameter Execution form gt None 5 SCSI board version display WIM VERSION Displays the ICB board version WIM VERSION X Version number XX Parameter Execution form None 6 ICB board version display ICB VERSION Displays the version number of the SCSI board WIM amp ICB VERSION X XX X Version number lt Parameter Execution form gt None 7 ASIC version display ASIC VERSION Displays the ASIC version ASIC VERSION X XX X Version number lt Parameter Execution form gt None Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 8 Heater H W version display Displays the heater hardware version HEART HW VERSION X Version number XX X lt Parameter Execution form gt None 9 Heater F W version display Displays the heater firmware version If the heater cannot be recognized is displayed HEAT FW VERSION XX X X Version number lt Parameter Execution form gt None 10 SCSI ID number display SCSI ID Displays th
21. X Paper type YYY Y Paper size Cut sheet X Paper type SHEET XXXXXX YYYYmm x ZZZMM Y Paper width mm 7 Paper length mm Base BASE XXXXXX X Paper type YYY Y Paper size 1 When the and 4 keys are pressed display scrolling ends and the top menu is displayed in offline state 2 When the key is pressed display scrolling ends and the printer moves online state 3 When the key is pressed display scrolling ends and the printer enters paper setting sequence Y Menu Operations ENTRY Menu This menu is used to set up parameters for drawings When the key is pressed parameters set A PAPER PAPER 8 SELECT PAPER gt 01 TYPEO 1 1 Paper selection SELECT PAPER Select a paper type number to be registered newly or revised Twenty types from 01 to 20 can be selected SELECT PAPER gt 01 TYPEO1 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Parameter Enter a choice Paper type number 01 to 20 2 Paper name setting NAME Set the paper name Six digit characters or symbols can be input as the paper name Symbols alphanumerals katakanas can be used for six digit characters NAME gt 01 TYPEO1 Parameter Enter characters A six digit character symbols alphanumerals katakanas others 8 Paper feed adjustment value FEED ADJUST Unit Set a paper feed adjus
22. can be changed PAPER FEED ADJ 099 80 4 Move to a digit to be modified with 4 keys PAPER FEED ADJ 099 80 5 Modify the value by pressing the 4 and Cv keys PAPER FEED ADJ 099 70 6 Press key to change the parameter and return to 2 PAPER FEED ADJ 099 7076 Y Basic Menu Operation Wilf a parameter is executed Case 1 To print The MENU PRINT menu of the FUNC menu is given as an example 1 Select a menu group with 4 4 gt keys Select FUNC menu with 4 key A FUNC lt ADJUST 2 Select a sub menu of the FUNC menu with a and Cv keys Select MENU PRINT menu You can return to 1 with key MENU PRINT gt 3 Press key Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations MENU PRINT gt 4 Press key to execute the function Press CANCEL key to return to 2 without executing the function MENU PRINT EXECUTING 5 After execution return to 2 Case 2 To display only The SCSI ID menu of the SYSTEM menu is given as an example 1 Select a menu group with 4 gt keys Select SYSTEM menu with FUNC ADJUST 2 Select a sub menu of the SYSTEM menu with a and wv keys When the SCSI ID is selected it is displayed SCSI ID ID x x SCSI ID number 3 Another
23. or less 70 or more ERROR H03 F TEMP ERR Rear heater thermistor temperature error 10 C or less 70 C or more ERROR H04 R TEMP ERR Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Print heater thermistor temperature error 10 or less 70 or more ERROR H05 F TEMP ERR Front heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes ERROR H06 F TEMP ERR Rear heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes ERROR H07 R TEMPERR Print heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes ERROR H08 P TEMPERR Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics ERROR H09 SWITCH ERROR Zero cross error occurs in the diagnostics ERROR H10 ZERO CROSS ERROR Section 5 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting for the printer If the prob lem cannot be solved contact your dealer or our service center Contents of This Section Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams When an Error Message Appears Service Call Errors Communication Errors Operator Call Errors When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly When a Print Error Occurs When There is an Abnormal Sound Troubleshooting Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer check the following items E Items to be checked Symptom No power
24. priority setting PRIORITY FEED Selects a priority of the paper feed adjustment value PRIORITY FEED gt 01 DATA Parameter Enter a value DATA Gives priority to data PANEL Gives priority to the panel 25 Print mode priority setting PRIORITY MODE Selects a priority of the print mode PRIORITY MODE gt 01 DATA Parameter Enter a value DATA Gives priority to data PANEL Gives priority to the panel Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 26 Heater mode priority setting PRIORITY HEATER Selects a priority of the heater mode PRIORITY HEATER gt 01 DATA Parameter Enter a value DATA Gives priority to data PANEL Gives priority to the panel 27 Deleting registrated paper DELETE PAPER Deletes a registrated paper The registrated paper from 01 to 20 can be selected The registrated paper 01 is defined as the standard media This cannot be deleted When the key is pressed confirmation guidance will be displayed See below DELETE PAPER gt 01 TYPEO2 e gt DELETE PAPER gt 01 TYPE02 OK Menu Operations Bi Initial values for the registered papers Some papers will be registered at shipping The parameters registered at shipping are changeable and deletable However 01 PAPER cannot be deleted The table lists the initial values for the papers registered 5 PAPER FEED
25. starts the conditioning pass the repetition of paper feeding and rewinding is performed automatically Also when the printer is turned off the edge of the paper roll is fed to the front of the rear cover automatically before turning off When using the winder the printer is turned off immediately CONDITION PASS gt 01 NONE Parameter Enter a choice NONE The conditioning pass is not performed Select this parameter when performing the continuous printing with the media that is hard to be wrinkled When the printer is left in the waiting condition for a long time the print off due to wrinkles may be caused 30 min The conditioning pass is performed at every 30 minutes When the printer starts printing before 30 minutes interval the condition pass is always performed at start of the printing Select this parameter when the printer prints in a high humidity environment frequently and the paper is extremely wrinkled hour The conditioning pass is performed at every 1 hour Select this parameter when the print interval is more than 1 hour and the paper is extremely wrinkled 2 hours The conditioning pass is performed at every 2 hours Select this parameter when the print interval is more than 2 hours and the paper is extremely wrinkled 4 hours The conditioning pass is performed at every 4 hours Select this parameter when the print interval is more than 4 hours and the paper is extr
26. that you can clean the cap unit manually CLEANING gt Parameter Execution form None 8 Wiper cleaning WIPER CLEANING The wiper blade is lifted so that you can clean the wiper blade manually WIPER CLEANING gt lt Parameter Execution form gt None 4 Filling ink to the cap FILL CAP Fills the ink into the cap and soaks the head nozzle surface into the ink for a while to remove the nozzle clogging Use this menu when the print off cannot be fixed by cleaning repeatedly FILL CAP gt lt Parameter Execution form gt None NOTE Always perform the cleaning normal after filling cap action If the print off cannot be corrected even leaving the printer for 24 hours contact our service centers Menu Operations 5 Head height Use this at head height adjustment The cap is opened after performing this operation HEAD HEIGHT gt Parameter Execution form None ADJUST HEIGHT gt OK ADJUST HEIGHT gt EXECUTING OPEN REAR COVER ADJUST HEIGHT Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations CLEANING Menu This menu is used to clean the head of the printer When the 4 key is pressed the cleaning menu will be operable A SERVICE lt CLEANING Oky CLEANING gt NORMAL lt Parameter Enter a choice gt NORMAL Cleans the head normally SLIGH
27. the main switch When the rear heater is turned off OFF is indicated FRONT ON OFF key Turns on off the front heater FRONT UP key Increases the setting value for the front heater FRONT DOWN key Decreases the setting value for the front heater PRINT ON OFF key PRINT UP key Turns on off the print heater Increases the setting value for the print heater PRINT DOWN key Decreases the setting value for the print heater REAR ON OFF key Turns on off the rear heater REAR UP key Increases the setting value for the rear heater REAR DOWN key Decreases the setting value for the rear heater w External Views Part Names and Functions os The dryer 64 dries the output media 7 Option Protects paper roll from dust gt dare les Option Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the printer or the drying device Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge DASE Option RIP software for the IP 6600 zie M alid ade ler 70779 Option RIP software for the IP 6600 LCD Messages and Printer State This section explains the messages shown on the LCD and outlines menu operations Messages on the LCD 1 Initialization display The printer is being initialized Booting INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT When the system starts normally both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatica
28. 2 pass mode 4 Paper back feed correction value unit pulse Input a correction value of the paper back feed based on the result of the back pattern BACK ADJUST gt 0000 PULSE lt Parameter Enter a value gt 2000 pulse x5 mm Tl 1 pulse 2 5um Menu Operations SERVICE Menu This menu is used to maintain the cap and the wiper as well as to clean the ink path When the gt key is pressed the service menu will be operable A SERVICE CLEANING 4 key S8 SERVICE gt SERVICE CLEAN 1 Service cleaning SERVICE Selects a service cleaning parameter SERVICE gt SERVICE CLEAN lt Parameter Enter a choice gt SERVICE CLEAN Use this parameter to clean the head and ink path with the Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations maintenance liquid while the ink is charged into the printer and then recharge the maintenance liquid in the printer to ensure long term storage Six maintenance liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory HEAD WASH Use this parameter to clean the head with the cleaning liquid with strong washing power at cleaning or service cleaning after long term time storage Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory INK CHARGE Use this parameter when charging the ink in the printer c 2 Cap cleaning CAP CLEANING Moves the print head carridge to the wiper position so
29. ADJ YY gt 01 00 amp CLEANING MODE gt 01 MODE 1 BACK ADJUST gt 01 0000 PULSE il 4 Enter a choice NORMAL SAVING Enter a choice NORMAI LOW Enter a choice WAIT SKIP Enter a value 15 to 55 Enter a value 15 to 55 Enter a value 15 to 55 Enter a choice OFF ON Enter a choice NORMAL HIGHLIGHT Enter a choice NORMAL HIGH Enter a value 32 to 31 a to H YY Bk Lm Lc Y M C Enter a value 32 to 31 a to H Bk Lm Lc Y M C Enter a choice MODE 1 MODE2 Enter a value 2000 Y Basic Menu Operation 4 2 e PRIORITY FEED rua choice gt 01 DATA PANEL PRIORITY MODE ate choice Enter a choice PRIORITY HETER DATA gt 01 DATA PANEL DLETE PAPER Enter a value gt 02 TYOEO2 OK 01 to 20 Enter a choice FEED PATTERN ROUGH NORMAL ROUGH H QUAL ROUGH NORMAL ROUGH H DENS ROUGH DRAFT DETAIL NORMAL DETAIL H QUAL DETAIL H DENS DETAIL DRAFT _ gt FEED ADJUST Enter a value gt 099 80 97 0 to 103 0 Enter a choice NORMAL BACK PATTERN H DENSITY gt NORMAL H QUALITY DRAFT BACK ADJUST Enter a value gt 0000 PULSE 2000 v Enter a choice A SERVICE FEED Y SERVICE SERVICE CLEAN SERVICE CLEAN HEAD WASH CLEANING gt be I
30. ET 4 INK COUNT RESET NO YES 8 Select YES and press the key W Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full 1 Replace the waste ink bottle according to the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure NOTE Make sure visually whether or not the waste ink bottle is not full before using the printer 2 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting reset clear will be displayed Section 2 Basic Operations INK COUNT RESET e INK COUNT RESET NO YES NOTE The waste ink counter is prepared for urging waste ink disposal with the error message when the waste ink is more than the specified amount by counting the used waste ink amount The waste ink counter can detect full of the waste simultaneously but cannot detect actual full state of the waste ink The counter counts up from the empty of the waste ink bottle Always select YES for the INK COUTN RESET menu when replacing the waste ink bottle with a new one If not the waste ink full counter cannot be only used effectively but also the waste ink becomes full before generating warning and the waste ink may be spilt over 3 Select YES and press the key If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD BOTTLE ISN T SET SET BOTTLE 2 Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover
31. MODE SEQUENCEI PAPER SET MODE NORMAL NORMAL WAIT HEATER WAIT FRONT HEATER 45 PRINT HEATER 40 REAR HEATER 45 C COLOR STRIPE ON ON PRIORITY FEED DATA EDGE GUARD VACUUM IPOS L ADJ IPOS R ADJ Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations E Example of paper registration 1 Select a paper number to be registered newly or revised 1 Press the Cv key to enter to the ENTRY menu A INK PAPER 2 Select SELECT PAPER menu with the 4 and Cw keys SELECT PAPER gt 01 TYPEO1 3 key to change the parameter SELECT PAPER gt 01 TYPEO1 4 Select a paper number to be registered with the a and Cw keys SELECT PAPER gt 02 TYPEO2 5 key to fix paper number The display returns to 2 display SELECT PAPER gt 02 TYPEO2 Menu Operations 2 Example of parameter setting In this example a paper feed adjustment value will be entered 1 Select FEED ADJUST menu with the 4 and Cw keys FEED ADJUST gt 02 099 8076 2 Press the key and revise the parameter FEED ADJUST 02 099 80 NOTE Determine the paper feed adjustment value by printing the paper feed adjustment pattern or according to our information 3 Press the key to display the massage This message will be displayed at new registration only Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Ope
32. NK EXTRACT Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 38 CAP CLEANING Execution form WIPER CLEANING Execution form FILL CAP Execution form ADJUST HEIGHT Execution form Enter a choice CLEANING NORMAL gt NORMAL SLIGHT STRONG FEEDING Execution form 5 lt gt 3 Y FUNC lt ADJUST SYSTEM Y RESET Li 4 gt MENU PRINT gt ERROR LOG PRINT gt TRACE PRINT gt 01 SEQUENCE 1 ADJUST PATTERN gt TEST PRINT L RADJ YY gt 008 amp A H POS ADJ YY gt 00 amp I POS L ADJ gt 00 amp I POS R ADJ YY gt 008 LANGUAGER gt JAPANESE BOOT VERSION X XX F W VERSION X XX_YY IPB VERSION X X WIM VERSION X X IPB VERSION X X 51 VERSION X XX Execution form Execution form Execution form Enter a choice TESt PRINT HEAD ADJ1 HEAD ADJ2 Enter a value 32 to 31 Ato H YY Bk Lm Lc Y M C Enter a value 32 to 31 Ato H YY Bk Lm Lc Y M C Enter a value 32 to 31 Ato H YY Bk Lm Lc Y M C Enter a value 32 to 31 Ato H YY Bk Lm Lc Y M C Enter a choice JAPANESE ENGLISH Execution form Display Execution form Display
33. POS ADJ YY Enter an adjustment value based on the head adjustment pattern print R ADJ YY YY Ink color Display order Bk gt Lm gt Lc gt Y gt M gt C gt 01 00 amp A lt Parameter Enter a value gt Sign Value 32 to 31 A to H A 0 8 B 1 8 H 7 8 22 Cleaning mode Selects a cleaning mode to be performed automatically daring print CLEANING MODE gt 01 MODE 1 lt Parameter Enter a value gt MODE 1 Performs cleaning automatically according to the print history record at start of the print or at end of the print MODE 2 Performs cleaning automatically in a certain period during print NOTE When the tension winding as the winding mode or syquence 2 as the paper feed mode is selected the printer works at mode 1 setting even if the mode 2 is selected When selecting mode 2 a joint of print will be generated because the cleaning is performed during print A joint can be adjusted with correction value input at BACK ADJUS menu In case a joint cannot be adjusted use mode 1 Menu Operations 23 Paper back feed adjustment unit pulse Adjusts a joint position when the image is separated due to the automatic cleaning during print Input a back feed adjustment value for the paper BACK ADJUST gt 01 0000 PULSE lt Parameter Enter a value gt 2000 pulses 5 mm 1 pulses 2 5 um 24 Paper feed adjustment value
34. SII o User s Guide voooseos120 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP 6600 Read this User s Guide to use the printer safely and properly Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time Seiko Infotech Inc IP 6600 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User s Guide Documents Number U00086051201 First Edition December 2003 Second Edition February 2004 Copyright 2003 2004 by Seiko Infotech Inc All rights reserved Seiko Infotech Inc reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages including consequential caused by reliance on the materials presented including but not limited to typo graphical arithmetic or listing errors Please address any questions comments and suggestions to Seiko Infotech Inc Blue Sphere Nihonbashi Bldg 11 1 Nihonbashi Tomizawa cho Chuo ku Tokyo 103 0006 Japan This manual acknowledges the following trademarks SII is a trademark of Seiko Infotech Inc All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and c
35. T Cleans the head slightly STRONG Cleans the head strongly See Section 2 Head Cleaning for details Menu Operations FEED Menu While the Cv key is held down the currently selected paper roll is fed If a cut sheet is used it is discharged A feeding message appears on the LCD A SERVICE lt CLEANING Gy key PAPER FEEDING When the key is released paper feeding stops and top menu appears on the LCD in offline mode Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations FUNC Menu This menu is used to execute functions provided for the printer When the key is pressed functions can be executed A FUNC lt ADJUST G MENU PRINT gt 1 Menu print MENU PRINT Prints information on the unit and panel settings MENU PRINT gt Parameter execution form None 2 Error log information print ERROR LOG PRINT Prints error log information saved in the printer ERROR LOG PRINT gt lt Parameter execution form gt None 3 SCSI trace information print TRACE PRINT Prints SCSI protocol trace data It is printed only when the SCSI trace is set to ON TRACE PRINT gt lt Parameter execution form gt None Menu Operations ADJUST Menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters When the 4 key is pressed mechanical adjustment parameters can be
36. able error has occurred in the network controller section H W failure Measure Contact your dealer or our service centers The error code identified on the LCD is needed System error Fes nnnn nnnn Error code POWER OFF ON Description An unrecoverable error has occurred F W failure Measure Contact your dealer or our service centers The error code identified on the LCD is needed Section 5 Troubleshooting Communication Errors nnn Error code PRINT READY 001 Parity error W SCSI ERROR nnn 002 Bus timeout error Description The conditions or protocol for communication with the computer is incorrect Measure 1 Check the SCSI cable connection and terminator switch 2 Setthe host SCSI parity bit generation setting to ON 3 Check the host SCSI driver setting V When an Error Message Appears Operator Call Errors The following errors can be corrected by the operator Ink cartridge OPEN X INKCOVER X L left R Right CHANGE YY INK YY Y M C Bk Lm Lc Description There is no ink Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message gt Section 2 Basic Operations Ink Cartridge Replacement OPEN X INKCOVER X L left R Right CHECK YY INK YY Y M C Bk Lm Lc Z Error code 1 to 6 Description An ink cartridge error has occurred Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message gt Section 2 Basic Op
37. ad Washing NOTE The printer performs fill cap operation to keep the good head condition at first 20 hours after print wait state and every 3 days It is recommended to keep the printer ON except when the printer is not used for a long time Avoid leaving the printer with no ink for one month or more for head protection Do not open and close the rear cover and do not lift and push down the levers during service cleaning and head washing If doing so the printer may start service cleaning and head washing from the begining lt Ink Charge After Head Washing gt Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time Enter to SERVICE menu and select INK CHARGE on the operation panel SERVICE gt INK CHARGE w Inspection amp Maintenance Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging Check moisture of the wiper sponge Perform the test print When the print dot off occurs during the test print perform normal o cleaning in the CLEANING menu 5 See page 3 38 I Q 4 E When ithin 2 wee power off etate e 2 is en Head Wash e Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleaning liquid S Needed is Cleaning kit Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory 09 SERVICE gt HEAD WASH
38. after checking paper skew during paper feeding SAVING Detects the paper width at replacing or setting the paper and then completes the paper setting after detecting the edge of the paper during paper rewinding NOTE Usually set NORMAL when selecting SAVING take care of the followings Cut the edge of the paper so that the edge of the paper is parallel to the guide line and set it to the printer If the edge of the paper is not parallel the print is missed on the edge of the paper and the platen is stained by ink and the paper jam is caused Set the paper after checking no wrinkle on the edge of the paper If using the paper with a wrinkle it causes paper jam Set the paper after checking no tape or glue or the edge of the paper If using the paper with tape or glue it causes paper jam Menu Operations 12 Wind value setting for FAN VACUUM Sets wind value for FAN VACUUM gt 01 NORMAL lt Parameter Enter a choice gt NORMAL Absorbs the paper at the normal wind value LOW Absorbs the paper at the low wind value 13 Wait of heating setting WAIT HEATER Sets whether print should wait for time that the heater temperature reaches the preset temperature WAIT HEATER gt 01 WAIT lt Parameter Enter a choice gt WAIT Waits the time until the heater temperature reaches the preset temperature SKIP Starts printing even if the heater temperature doe
39. akana lt line WOES s A Katakana line wv 1 d Katakana 77 line gt U Forward GD Katakana 17 line 7 7 Z Small letter katakana Us iu Uy Eu Hy Special characters b eee Menu Operations This menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink When the a key is pressed information on each color ink is displayed at three second intervals A INK PAPER XX Color name such as Bk XX INK REST YYY Lm Lc Y M and C DATE 77 77 77 YYY Remaining amount of ink ZZ Date 1 XX INK indicates a remaining amount of ink DATE indicates the manufacture date of the ink cartridge 2 When the key is pressed you can go to the next step without waiting for three seconds 3 When the or 4 keys is pressed display scrolling ends and the top menu is displayed in offline state 4 When the key is pressed display scrolling ends and the printer is put online 5 When the key is pressed display scrolling ends and the printer enters recovery state ink cartridge replacement See Section 2 Replacing Ink Cartridge Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations PAPER Menu This menu is used to display media information or replace the paper When the 4 key is pressed information on media is displayed at three second intervals A INK PAPER Paper roll ROLL XXXXXX
40. an radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense C Durch die Kennzeichnung dieses Produktes mit dem CE Zeichen erkl rt Seiko den folgenden Direktiven der Europ ischen Union zu entsprechen mit Wirkung vom siehe Datum Januar 1996 EG Direktive 73 23 EEC erg nzt durch EG Direktive 93 68 EEC Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bez glich Ger ten mit niedriger Betriebsspannung Januar 1996 EG Direktive 89 336 EEC Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bez glich elektromagnetischer Kompatibilit t Den vollst ndigen Text dieser Erkl rung einschlieBlich der Definition der entsprechenden Direktiven sowie der jeweiligen Standards erhalten Sie von Ihrem Seiko Colorgrafx Systems Kundendienst oder Ihrem Seiko Engineering Systems Kundendienst Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the IP 6600 Color Inkjet Printer simply called the printer below This printer is a color inkjet printer that adopts solvent ink supports 64 inch media width and builts in SCSI interface This manual the IP 6600 User s Guide describes the features of the printer names of components information to be known before u
41. and maintenance Wiper sponge cleaning Test Print Waste Ink Bottle Disposal Every one month inspection and y P Head cleaning maintenance When leaving the printer for a long time in power off state more than Service Clean Head Wash Ink charge after head washing When returning the printer from a long time leaving within 2 weeks in power off state Head Wash charge after head washing A service call error message will be displayed on the operation panel Contact our service center When leaving the printer in power off for more than one month w Inspection amp Maintenance Ea II Daily inspection and maintenance NOTE Perform the followings every day before print Capping Unit Cleaning Enter to the SERVICE menu and select CLEANING on the operation panel CAP CLEANING gt The head carriage will move to the center of the printer platen and you can access easily to the capping unit Section 2 Basic Operations Open the rear cover and cap cover Wipe up the edge and periphery of the upper surface of all six caps carefully with the cotton swab Clean h edge and periphery of the upper surface of the cap Close the cap cover and rear cover The head carriage will return to the capping unit position home position automatically NOTE Donotleave the printer for long time in the condition that the head carriage is not on the ca
42. aten wipe out ink clung to the holes with a commerically available mini cotton swab then wipe out again with a mini cotton swab moistened with alcohol Use a 93 mm mini cotton swab Platen Section 2 Basic Operations Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations This section outlines the user menu structure and operations Contents of This Section Basic Menu Operation Menu Hierarchical Structure Menu Tree Basic Operations and Keys Operation Procedures for Choice Input Value Input Execution and Character Input Menu Operations INK Menu PAPER Menu ENTRY Menu FADJ Menu SERVICE Menu CLEANING Menu FEED Menu FUNC Menu ADJUST Menu SYSTEM Menu RESET Menu Basic Menu Operation When the ONLINE key is pressed in the online idle mode the printer enters to the offline mode a menu group appears on the LCD and menu operations are enabled A INK PAPER Gu A SERVICE lt CLEANING e FUNC lt ADJUST Menu Hierarchical Structure The menu has the following hierarchical structures lt Menu group gt This menu is displayed at the first level Some menus have several sub menus Second level menus Sub menus of the menu group Parameters Select a selected menu item or enter a value There are three methods choice value entry and execution Y Basic Menu Operation Menu Tree
43. ating Standby temperature 1 LE Start of print I Environmental temperature 4 un ec AM e pere cu ee ea e l 3 i Delay Delay getting Standby setting yume Standby setting i Print value time Print value time gt gt lt l lt gt lt gt l lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt Keeping of the Keeping of the Keeping of the Keeping of the Stop of the preset temperature stand by temperature preset temperature stand by temperature temperature control Section 4 Heater Controller Operation LDC Display 1 Display in normal mode AAAU BBBU CCCU Preset temperature XXXU YYYU ZZZU Current temperature Front heater Print heater Rear heater Display AAA to CCC YYY to ZZZ Temperature unit U temperature temperature Preset temperature display When using celsius display top needs a space and temperature is displayed by two digits at 0 C or more When using celsius display top is displayed as and tem perature is displayed as XX at less the 0 C When using fahrenheit display the temperature is displayed by three digits 99 fahrenheit or less temperature is displayed with space plus 2 digits Display renewal period The temperature is measured at every 5 second and renewed Y LDC Display 2 Display at exiting of the heater AAAU BBBU CCCU
44. dia Pressure Alternation Lever Alternate the media gripping pressure of the paper transmission roller according to the media Use the media pressure alternation lever to alternate the media gripping pressure See the figure below Generally set the media pressure alternation lever to normal pressure When media cannot be fed correctly due to skew set the media alternation lever to high pressure Normal pressure for thinner normal media zy N High pressure for thick media Paper pressure alternation lever NOTE The shape of the lever groove is shown below 1 Pull the lever front and push up the lever for alternate the pressure from high to normal Using the Head Up Down Lever Alternate the head height according to the media you use Use the head up down lever for alternating the head height See the figure below 1 Enter SERVICE menu and execute HEAD HEIGHT ADJ on the operation panel ADJUST HEIGHT gt pem gt EXECUTING ADJUST HEIGHT 2 Open the cap cover and loosen the head fixing screws 2 Section 2 Basic Operations pieces with a screw driver Cap cover die SE Head fixing screw SS 9 Alternate the height of the head with the head up down lever Generally preset the head up down lever up for glossy vinyle chloride and matted vinyle chloride and preset the head up down for banner and FF When the pap
45. e SCSI ID number set with the rotary switch on the SCSI board SCSI ID ID X X ID number Parameter Execution form None 11 System date setting SYSTEM DATE Sets system date used in the unit SYSTEM DATE 203 08 01 Parameter Enter a value 00 01 01 to 99 12 31 Menu Operations 12 System time setting SYSTEM TIME Sets system time used in the unit SYSTEM TIME 203 08 01 Parameter Enter a value 00 00 to 23 59 13 Factory setting INITIAL SET Sets all parameter values to factory settings INITIAL SET gt Parameter Execution form None Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations RESET Menu This menu is used to reset the printer When the 4 key is pressed the reset function is executed An initializing message appears on the LCD A FUNC ADJUST 2 key INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT After resetting the printer goes online Section 4 Heater Controller Operation This section describes temperature control LCD displays param eter setup mode operations and error messages of the heater con troller Contents of This Section Temperature Control LDC Display Parameter Setup Mode Error Messages Temperature Control The following are three conditions for heater control 1 Preset temperature maintaining condition Function To heat the paper for reduction of ink dry t
46. emely wrinkled Menu Operations 8 Edge guard setting EDGE GUARD Set whether the media edge guard is used or not The right and left print margins will be changed by this setting EDGE GUARD gt 01 USE lt Parameter Enter a choice gt USE Set when the edge guard is used NOTUSE Set when the edge guard is not used 9 Paper feed mode setting PAPER FEED MODE Set a paper feed mode PAPER FEED MODE gt 01 SEQUENCE 1 lt Parameter Enter a choice gt SEQUENCE Feeds the paper in the normal paper feed sequence SEQUENCE Feeds the paper in the counter measure sequence for paper with glue Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 10 Winder mode WINDER MODE Set a paper winding mode WINDER MODE gt 01 SLACK lt Parameter Enter a choice gt SLACK Drives the winder with the SLACK rewinding method TENSION Drives the winder with the TENSION rewinding method 11 Paper setting mode PAPER SET MODE Detects the edge of the paper when replacing or setting the paper and selects whether the paper should be returned to the waiting position When the winder is effective the paper will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting PAPER SET MODE gt 01 NORMAL lt Parameter Enter a choice gt NORMAL Detects the paper width when replacing or setting the paper and then completes the paper setting
47. er out detection sensor Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge SCSI controller Network controller 9 1 1 Power receptacle Printer switch Rear cover 12 SCSI connector 13 ID switch SCSI controller 14 Terminator switch 15 Paper outlet 16 Waste ink bottle 17 Power receptacle 18 Heater switch Heater power supply 19 100 V 200 V alternation switch 20 Cap cover Printer power supply 1 5 6 8 9 21 Wiper cover 22 Print stop restart cancel keys 23 FAN guard potitioning slide bar 24 Head up down lever w External Views Part Names and Functions The printer builts in three heaters for fixing and stabilizing print mu Rear cover image on the print media Pin Paper roll Paper inlet gt paper feed direction 25 Front heater Front Preheats the media 26 Print heater Rear Infiltrates ink into the media and fixes ink 27 Rear heater Finish Drys ink and stabilizes print image Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge Three heaters are controlled separately N WARNING Heaters become hot NEVER touch the heaters If doing so it could lead to burn Operation Panel Keys LEDs and the LCD are laid out on the operation panel as follows It has a buzzer to alert errors or invalid key operations 4 LCD Shows the printer status and menus
48. er roll is replaced with another If it is replaced when it runs out If it is replaced when it jams A paper replacement procedure in each case is explained below Installing Paper Roll in the Printer 1 Open the rear cover and slide the media edge guards to the both edge of the platen Section 2 Basic Operations NOTE Set the media edge guard after completion of the paper roll replacing See page 2 45 2 Insert the paper roll in the paper roll right flange fix side Right flange fixed Paper roll 31 NOTE Be sure not to damage the edge of the paper roll when inserting the paper roll in the flange 3 Slide the left flange movable side and put it into the paper roll Left flange movable Paper roll Q Be sure not to catch your finger in the rail of the flange 4 Tighten the left flange knob securely Pull the winder sensor lever to front side Winder sensor lever 5 Lift the pressure roller up down lever Head up down lever y NL W Replacing the Paper Roll 6 Feed the paper until a buzzer sounds from the paper feeder Feed the paper until an edge of the paper goes out 200 mm or more from the paper outlet Paper setting direction Outside rolling Inside rolling Flange Section 2 Basic Operations
49. er thickness is 0 5 mm or more preset the head up down lever up regardless of media type When the head is rubbed with the media due to media floating preset the e head up down lever down even for the thinner media 4 Tighten the head fixing screws 2 pieces NOTE When changing the height of the head tighten the head fixing screws while pushing the head down softly with your hand When the head height is changed change head height setting 19 in ENTER menu When the head height is changed print gap may be occurred at reciprocating print In that case adjust the correction value for reciprocating print See 20 Reciprocating print position Left adjustment value and 21 Reciprocating print position Right adjustment value in ENTRY nemu Using the Media Edge Guard Mount the media edge guard on the right and left media transmission path to protect the head from nap and curl of the media edge Media edge guards p oce Media NOTE Preset whether or not the edge guard exixts in the PAPER menu on the operation panel corresponding to the mounting the media edge guard The right and left margin of the print area will be changed according to the setting of the edge guard When using the media edge guard right and left margin of the print area becomes 10 mm Section 2 Basic Operations Using the FAN Guard Positioning Bar Cut suction of the FAN for unused area to protect the head f
50. erations Ink Cartridge Replacement Section 5 Troubleshooting OPEN X INKCOVER X L left R Right SET YY INK YY Y M C Bk Lm Lc Description No ink cartridge is installed Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message gt Section 2 Basic Operations Ink Cartridge Replacement INKCOVER IS OPEN X L left R Right CLOSE X INKCOVER Description The ink cover is open Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message The ink LED flashes Description Ink is running out Warning Measure Prepare a new ink cartridge Waste ink bottle WASTE INK FULL CHANGE BOTTLE Description The waste ink bottle is full Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message gt Section 2 Basic Operations Waste Ink Bottle Replacement BOTTLE ISN T SET SET BOTTLE Description No waste ink bottle is installed Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message gt Section 2 Basic Operations Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Paper jam LIFT LEVER amp OPEN REAR COVER Description Paper jam 1 occurs when the carriage cannot be driven due to obstacles in carriage path or paper feed path Measure Take appropriate measures according to the message If paper jam 1 occurs frequently even when no paper jams or there is no obstruction in the carriage path or paper transfer route please contact our service center
51. ey Key Power Switch Selects a menu group or switch a menu selection number up down Used to turn the printer ON or OFF 4 LCD Shows printer messages or status with alphanumeric characters katakana or symbols 16 digits two lines Menus have a hierarchical structure Access each menu with A V lt p or key Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge Heater Control Panel Front Heater ON OFF key Number Temperature N T T Set up m 156 123F 78 89F Q45F lt gt Print Heater ON OFF key Front Heater UP DOWN key Rear Heater ON OFF key Print Heater UP DOWN key Rear Heater UP DOWN key H Functions of LCD LEDs and keys Function and description Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the front heater When the main switch of the heater is turned off it is urged to turn on the main switch When the front heater is turned off OFF is indicated Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the print heater When the main switch of the heater is turned off it is urged to turn on the main switch When the print heater is turned off OFF is indicated Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the rear heater When the main switch of the heater is turned off it is urged to turn on
52. he heater is turned ON Upper line Preset temperature for each heater Lower line Current temperature for each heater When the heater is turned OFF Upper line OFF for each heater Lower line Current temperature for each heater The preset temperature range is fixed to 15 C to 55 C II Precautions for setting the heater temperature The heater temperature is preset automatically but the ON OFF setting for all heaters are not preset automatically Therefore in normal use keep the heaters to the ON state state that temperatures are displayed ED W Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature E Heater preset temperature by medium The heater preset temperature for medium is listed in the table Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use Recommended preset Medium Media Type temperature Print mode Glossy vinyle 4 path chrolide bi direction 4 path Mat vinyle chrolide bi direction 4 path Banner es N bi direction NOTE When the rear heater temperature is set to high fixibility of the ink is improved but media wrinkle or mat print may be caused Adjust heater temperature according to the media type and environmental temperature Set the front rear heater temperature higher 5 C than the print heater s Bad temperature balance between the front rear heater and print heater may cause media wrinkle Section 2 Basic Operations Using the Me
53. he key to display the FEED menu SERVICE lt CLEANING Section 2 Basic Operations Hold down the Cv key PAPER FEEDING While the Cv key is kept pressed the currently selected roll paper is fed If a cut sheet is used it is discharged 4 When the Cv key is released paper feeding stops and the top screen returns to offline mode SERVICE lt CLEANING Using the Origin Point Setting Function Origin Point Setting When printing a small size image such as a A4 size image on the 64 inch width paper the large blank will be generated as the figure shows below In this case rewind the print paper and set the print origin point to print an image on the blank area The print origin point setting at paper rewinding is called as Origin Point Setting Function 1st time printing Paper rewinding 2nd time printing Blank area Origin point Base point How to Use the Origin Point Setting Function 1 Lift the pressure roller up down lever and rewind the paper SET PAPER PUSH DOWN LEVER Pressure roller up down lever NOTE Rewind the paper after the paper is enoughly dried If not the 1st time printing image may be damaged W Paper Feed FEED 2 Push down the pressure roller up down lever S ae Pressure roller up down lever fF N ZA 3 Select BASE in the SELECT PAPER menu and press the key SELECT PAPER
54. ia for solvent ink on the market can be used for this printer Manual Legend Notational rules This manual uses the notational rules for marks keys LCDs and LEDs Boxes marked with a WARNING describe points of caution for avoiding serious personal injury Boxes marked with a CAUTION describe points of caution for avoiding injury to yourself or damage to the printer NOTE Boxes marked with a note describe precautions while handling the printer HINT Hint mark HINT The hint symbol describes operations that make using or handling the printer easier gt Reference mark This mark is followed by a reference section or page number Notation of Keys LCDs LEDs Example 1 Keys and messages shown on the LCDs in the text This represents a key This represents the LC display on the operation panel on the operation panel 7 Press yune to put the ENTRY v FeADJ gt printer offline r SHIFT t lect 2 hia RUM ASERVICE the first menu in the CLEANING local operation mode Press SHED again to 3 9 AFUNC SYSTEM Y select the second menu ADJUST RESET in the local operation mode 4 Press 4 to enter the This represents a key to seledt the function menu menu Ex A A key Example 2 LED s states in the text LED s states of On flashing and Off are characterized by the following symbols L On Flashing o xi Example 3 LCD s state tran
55. ime improvement of ink fixing and paper winkles protection Status Status of maintaining the heater temperature at preset temperature Conditions 1 Incase the heater is turned ON on the heater control panel and the heater ON command is received from the engine control board 2 Incase the status is the same as the 1 s and the status until the specified delay time after receiving the heater OFF command 3 Incase of heater test 2 Standby temperature maintaining condition Function To shorten time reaching the preset temperature at print start Status Status of maintaining the heater temperature at the specified standby temperature 35 C for all heaters When the preset temperature is lower than the specified stand by temperature 35 C the printer maintaines the preset temperature Condition In case of time specified as the standby time after completion of the preset temperature maintaining condition V Temperature Control 3 Temperature Control Stop Condition Function To protect unnecessary current consumption to protect paper damage due to high temperature and to protect accident such as a burn when the printer does not print Status Status of reaching the environmental temperature slowly Condition In case of conditions other than preset temperature maintaining condition and standby temperature maintaining condition Start of heating End of print End of he
56. ing Items to be checked Power cable connection Corrective measures Plug the power cable into the outlet correctly Power supply to the outlet Supply the power to the outlet Power switch ON OFF Turn the power switch ON See Section 2 Turing the Power ON OFF The paper guide is not heated even when the heater is turned ON Printer status The paper guide is heated during printing Be sure the paper guide is heated by printing the test pattern Heater control panel Press the ON key of the heater FRONT PRINT REAR you desire again and then be sure the paper guide is heated by printing the test pattern The printer fails to start or operate correctly ERROR lamp and message on the LCD Take appropriate measures according to the error message See Section 5 When an Error Message Appears Cannot print Interface cable connection Connect the interface cable correctly See Section 2 Turing the Power ON OFF ERROR lamp and message on the LCD Take appropriate measures according to the error message See Section 5 When an Error Message Appears ERROR lamp OFF Print nozzle adjustment pattern See Section 3 Mechanical Adjustment Menu The transmitted data is not processed immediately DATA lamp flashing Check the communication conditions to the computer Poor print quality Paper type Use our recommended paper See Appendix Consumables Ink ty
57. ink cartridge from the printer until ink cartridge becomes empty Make sure the upside and downside of the ink cartridge before installing Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure 7 ink cover Ink cartridge 2 Ink cover WV Replacing Ink Cartridges 3 Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer New ink cartridge Ink cover 4 Section 2 Basic Operations Ink cover 5 End of ink cartridge replacement Jfitis ended normally return to offline or online state If abnormal end occurs an error message will be displayed Go back to 1 The printer continues to print when the ink remains in the sub tank during replacing ink cartridge Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge 1 A guidance message appears OPEN L INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK XX Ink name Bk Lm Lc BLACK LIGHT MAGENTA LIGHT CYAN OPEN R INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK Ink name CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure W Replacing Ink Cartridges If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed 1 The guidance message appears OPEN L INKCOVER SET XX INK XX Ink name Bk BLACK Lm LIGHT MAGENTA Lc LIGHT CYAN OPEN R INKCOVER Section 2 Basic Operations SET XX INK XX Ink name C CYAN M MAGENTA Y YELLOW 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the Ink Cartridge
58. ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste Observe any regulations for disposal of ink cartridges NOTE Ink has an expiration date When it expires the printer quality may deteriorate or the printer may malfunction Store ink cartridges in a dry cool and dark place Always use the recommended consumables paper ink etc Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown Waste Ink Bottle Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below IP6 109 piece 5 000 ml warnine Never put the waste ink bottle near open flames Failure to follow this warning might result in fire A CAUTION Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye If it gets into the eye wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required If it is swallowed do not try to vomit it forcefully but see a doctor NOTE Install the waste ink bottle securely A waste ink bottle must always be installed If it is removed for replacement a new one must be installed w Consumables E Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle NCAUTION After use securely fasten the attached cap and dispose of this product as industrial waste If you have any questions please contact your nearest sales office NOTE When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed hold it with both hands with its mouth facing up If not waste ink may spill f
59. int at the origin point The color stripe is printed on the test print regardless of this setting Menu Operations 18 Head action mode setting HEAD MOTION Selects a head action mode HEAD MOTION gt 01 NORMAL lt Parameter Enter a choice gt NORMAL Use this usually HIGHLIGHT Use this for print gradation data 19 Head height setting HEAD HEIGHT Selects a head height setting This setting will be matched to the head height lever setting HEAD HEIGHT gt 01 NORMAL lt Parameter Enter a choice gt NORMAL Use this usually lt 0 5mm HIGH Use this for thick media NOTE When the low printing rate pattern is printed continuously at high temperaturess print dot off may be generated In this case set the head mode to HILIGHT PRIORITY Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 20 Reciprocating print position Left adjustment value Bk Lm Lc Y M C Adjusts reciprocating print positions Left for all heads I POS ADJ YY Enter an adjustment value based on the head adjustment pattern print 1 POS L ADJ YY YY Ink color Display order Bk gt Lm gt Le gt Y gt M gt C gt 01 00 amp A lt Parameter Enter a value gt Sign Value 32 to 31 A to H A 0 8 B 1 8 H 7 8 2 21 Reciprocating print position Right adjustment value Bk Lm Lc Y M C Adjusts reciprocating print positions Right for all heads I
60. lly 2 Online state idle mode display The printer can receive data from the computer PRINT READY ROLL 64 PAPER Status display Paper information When the key is pressed in the menu mode CLEANING menu appears w LCD Messages and Printer State 3 Online state print mode display The printer is printing PRINTING ROLL 64 PAPER Status display Paper information 4 Online state drying mode display The printer is drying the media DRYING ROLL 64 PAPER Only when the print drying time is preset the drying state will be displayed after print See Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge 5 Online state print pause mode display The printer is paused Print stop and resume PRINTING ROLL 64 PAPER PRINT READY ROLL 64 PAPER The ONLINE LED flashes Press the ENTER key in the print pause mode to start the head cleaning Print cancel end PRINT READY ROLL 64 PAPER The ONLINE LED flashes c PRINT READY ROLL 64 PAPER 6 Online state print information mode display Paper total count and ink removing amount are displayed PRINT READY ROLL 64 COATED TOTAL CT XXXX Bk INK REST Lm INK REST Three sec
61. moisture of the sponge every day before printing Check whether the sponge is dried by pressing the dried swab on the sponge If the sponge is dried moisten it with the wiper cleaning liquid For Wiper sponge Syringe J O li 2 Every one month inspection and maintenance Head Cleaning Clean the head one time per a month according to the documentation attached to the head cleaner kit w Inspection amp Maintenance 3A Bl When leaving the printer for a long time more than 2 weeks in power off state Store the printer after cleaning the head and ink path with the maintenance liquid and charging the maintenance liquid Six maintenance liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory Servce Clean Enter to the SERVICE menu and select SERVICE CLEAN SERVICE gt SERVICE CLEAN The head wash operation is mandatory when returning the printer from the status that the service clean is performed Section 2 Basic Operations 3B E when returning the printer from a long time leaving more than 2 weeks Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleaning liquid Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory TUE Select HEAD WASH in SERVICE menu on the operation panel SERVICE gt HEAD WASH After performing the head wash charge the ink See Ink Charge after He
62. more than 2 weeks in power off state for head protection When leaving the printer more than one month consult with shops or our nearest service office in advance w Inspection amp Maintenance II Cleaning outer case If the outer case of printer was stained wipe up stain with soft cloth soaked in water or water downed neutral detergent and wringed well NOTE Turn OFF the printer power switch before cleaning Do not use volatile solvent such as thinner and benzine to prevent fade or detoriation of printing Section 2 Basic Operations I Cleaning rear cover and paper feed Vacuum dust with a vacuum cleaner If stains are heavilly accumulated wipe up them with soft cloth soaked in the cleaning liquid Rear cover Paper feed NOTE Turn OFF the printer power switch before cleaning Do not blow off paper dust If doing so print quility gets bad influence II Cleaning platen When glue adheres to platen or ink drops on the platen clean the platen according to the following procedures 1 Open the rear cover and put a soft cloth on ink stained on the platen to infiltrate ink into the soft cloth Infiltrate ink into the soft cloth with care so as not to spread it Soft cloth Platen 2 Wipe out the ink mark on the platen with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol Platen Soft cloth moistened with alcohol w Inspection amp Maintenance If ink gets into vacuum holes on the pl
63. ms that require special care while executing a certain procedure or operation This symbol Q denotes items that are forbidden This symbol denotes items you should follow to prevent accidents or injury N WARNING Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate DO NOT plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire or electric shock Make sure the printer is well grounded If not a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer DO NOT repair the printer by yourself Doing so may cause fire electric shock or other accidents DO NOT damage break process or heat the power cable If it is eogog o damaged replace it with a new one Using a damaged power cable may cause fire or electric shock NEVER use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place g where it can possibly be splashed by any liquids If any liquids get into the printer it could lead to fire electric shock or other serious accidents DO NOT remove the covers attached to the printer because they contain high voltage and extremely hot parts Careless removal might result in an electric shock or burn DO NOT allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts of the printer Doing so may cause fire electric shock or other accidents DO NOT disconnect or connect the power cable with wet hands Doing so may lead to elect
64. n Roll Cover 64 Exhaust Attachment Option PS RIP PhotoPrint 4 DX Option PS RIP PhotoPrint 4 Server Option LCD Messages and Printer State Messages on the LCD CONTENTS 1 Section 2 Basic Operations Connecting with Computer 2 2 System configuration connection example 2 2 Connection procedure 2 2 Turning the Power On Off uu 2 5 Turning the Power On 2 6 Turning the Power Off u 2 9 Replacing the Paper Roll ttn nadie wens 2 11 Installing Paper Roll in the Printer 2 11 Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer 2 17 Replacing Paper Roll with Another 2 18 Replacing Empty Paper Roll 2 18 Replacing Jammed Paper 2 18 Installing Removing Cut Sheet in from the Printer 2 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges ssssseeeeeennee 2 20 Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure
65. n l u UU auqa sa 3 2 Menu Hierarchical Structure 3 2 Men 3 3 Basic Operations and Keys 3 8 Operation Procedure for Choice Input Value Input Execution and Character 3 9 Menu Operations ce ene lentes 3 15 INK Memu cR 3 15 PAPER MENU 22 rire renes ti Lese vaio vas 3 16 ENTRY MENU eR UII ieee 3 17 FADI M Nnu 2 2 0220226s cseeeeecccasesteccesssessncncccccssadsessedeneneees 3 32 SERVICE Meri irte 3 35 CLEANING Men iier stet eed 3 38 FEED Men rri 3 39 Jhesu 3 40 ADJUST M uu eroe etos tana dene 3 41 SYSTEM MENU RR 3 44 RESET Meri s Ee 3 48 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Temperature Control sedecim c eerie dienes 4 2 LDC Display c 4 4 Parameter Setup 4 6 Error uu a 4 9 CONTENTS 3 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 5 2 Clearing Paper Jam 5 3 When an Error Message Appears 5 4 Ser
66. n Point Setting Function about BASE Press the key to change setting Press the key to leave the setting as it is ROLL SHEET ROLL 1 7 Select a paper type Section 2 Basic Operations SELECT PAPERTYPE SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER PAPER PAPER XXX Select paper type with 4 or Press the key to change setting Press the key to leave the setting as it is When registering a new paper type SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER PAPER amp Select a paper type with 4 and Cw keys SELECT PAPERTYPE only registered paper types can be PAPER TYPEO1 selected SELECT PAPERTYPE NEW PAPER ENTRY Press key to enter to NEW PAPER ENTRY menu Operation of the new paper entry is the same as operation for paper entry from ENTRY menu Press key to return to SELECT PAPERTYPE menu 1 2 The paper will be set automatically PREPARING PAPER WAIT A MOMENT Ifitis ended normally return to offline or online state If abnormal end occurs an error message will be displayed Go back to 1 13 Determine positions of the media edge guard and the slide bar of the vacuum fan Slide bar of the vacuum fan W Replacing the Paper Roll Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer 1 Lift the pressure roller up down lever Ve fr INL 2 Loose the left flange knob pull out the paper roll from the flange and remove the paper roll from the prin
67. ng it Failing to do so may cause the cable to fray or break which could lead to electric shock and or fire DO NOT get ink on your skin or clothes Wash off any ink immediately with soapy water DO NOT put any paper rolls on an unstable table or a tilted surface as they could fall leading to an injury The heater will be hot Pay attention not to touch and not to be burned In order to ensure the safe operation of the printer heed all of the cautions and warnings contained throughout this manual vii Handling Precautions Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise generating devices such as a motor Use the power supply matched with the specification of the printer Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet Do not plug several devices into one electrical outlet Do not place anything on top of the printer Do not rest your elbows on the printer Open and close the top cover gently from the front of the printer with both hands Before connecting or disconnecting the interface connector turn the printer off Do not clean the surface of the cover with benzene or paint thinner The coating may come off or deteriorate Wipe the cover clean with a soft cloth If the cover is very dirty use a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent Do not touch the ink jet head surface Regula
68. ng unit is not used turn the winding unit switch off When the paper roll for the winding unit nears the diameter of the winding unit s flange remove the winding side paper roll and replace the paper tube with a new one If not so a winding error may occur In case that the paper roll for the winding unit exceeds the diameter of the winding unit s flange When printing without using a winding unit edge of paper or printing surface may be damaged or be folded due to contact with the winding sensor caused by winds Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature LCD Preset temperature Current temperature Temparature sev 123E Current 78 ARO 04 JU J FRONT Ca PRINT N REAR CAD OW OFF ON OFF Cy V Front Heater ON OFF key print Heater ON OFF key Rear Heater ON OFF key le Print Heater UP DOWN key Rear Heater UP DOWN key In normal use temperatures of all heaters for the every selected media are preset automatically Therefore ON OFF setting and temperature setting for all heaters are not necessary Use the heater control panel only when the fine adjustment for the heater temperature is desired Set on off and setup temperature of three heaters on the heater control panel ON OFF setting Use ON OFF key for each heater Temperature setting Use the up key or down key for each heater LCD screen When t
69. nt adjustment pattern at 0 04 step between the current setting value 0 08 Prints with standard and 4 pass mode DETAIL H QUAL Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at 0 04 step between the current setting value 0 08 Prints with high quality and 8 pass mode DETAIL H DENS Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at 0 04 96 step between the current setting value 0 08 96 Prints with high density and 8 pass mode DETAIL DRAFT Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at 0 04 96 step between the current setting value 0 08 96 Prints with draft and 2 pass mode 2 Paper feed adjustment correction value setting FEED ADJUST Sets the paper feed adjustment correction value Enter a correction value according to the paper feed adjustment pattern print The BASE value is displayed alternately on the 1st line FEED ADJUST BASE 099 88 gt 01 099 8076 gt 01 099 80 Parameter Enter a value 97 00 to 103 00 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 3 Back feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper back feed amount BACK PATTERN gt NORMAL lt Parameter Enter a value gt NORMAL Prints the pattern with standard and 4 pass mode H QUALITY Prints the pattern with high quality and 8 pass mode H DENSITY Prints the pattern with high density and 8 pass mode DRAFT Prints the pattern with
70. of the head light when the printer switch and power ON OFF switch on the operational panel are turned ON the power supply may be faulty f an error is detected during the self diagnostic test at powering on an error message appears on the LCD See the Section 5 Troubleshooting and take an appropriate measure g If the fan does not run or the operation panel lamp does not HINT lt gt 1 Turn OFF the heater switch on the right rear of the printer and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet Heater switch OFF 0 o 100 200 V alternation switch Power cable SS 4 Fem XO Power socket Do not use the other power cable than specified in this printer Verify that the supplied power cable meets the local AC power supply specifications Verify that the 100 200 V alternation switch settings meets the local AC power supply specifications 2 Turn ON the heater switch on the right rear of the printer to turn the heater ON Heater switch ON 1 o 77 100 200 V alternation switch W Turning the Power On Off Turning the Power Off Printer 1 Turn OFF the power ON OFF switch on the operation panel for a couple of seconds SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that a shutdown process is in progress Af
71. ond intervals or Lc INK REST Y INK REST Three second intervals or M INK REST C INK REST Then the printer returns to online idle mode w LCD Messages and Printer State 7 Offline menu mode display Menus can be operated in offline mode A INK PAPER ASERVICE lt CLEANING A FUNC lt ADJUST lt and p are access keys to menus When the key is pressed in the menu mode CLEANING menu appears Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge 8 Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT Section 2 Basic Operations Contents of this section Connecting with Computer System configuration connection example Connection procedure Turning the Power On Off Turning the Power On Turning the Power Off Replacing the Paper Roll Installing Paper Roll in the Printer Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer Replacing Paper Roll with Another Replacing Empty Paper Roll Replacing Jammed Paper Roll Installing Removing Cut Sheet in from the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed Head Cleaning CLEANING Paper Feed
72. own lever and feed paper from the Feed menu on the operation panel see Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Feed Menu until paper is wound Paper feeder p Pressure roller up down lever 22 36 4 Pressure roller up down lever W Installing Paper on Winder 6 Tape the edge of the paper on the lead paper at three positions both sides and center Paper Tension roller Lead paper 7 Manually turn the scroller flange in the direction of winding to wind the paper slightly Tension roller 8 Check the positions of the paper and winding sensor and install it Section 2 Basic Operations md The winding unit supports two winding methods tension winding and slack winding Generally use the slack winding If the slack winding does not work correctly use the tension winding Also inner winding and outer winding are available Tension roller setting Slack winding Set the tension roller to the upper side Tension roller Tension winding Set the tension roller to the lower side Ox Tension roller W Installing Paper on Winder Winding unit switch setting Either internal winding or external winding can be selected When the winding unit is not used turn the winding unit switch off _ C NW Inner winding Outer winding Winding unit OFF NOTE Slacken the paper so that it passes inside the winding Section 2 Basic Operations sensor If the windi
73. pe Use our recommended ink See Appendix Consumables Ink head cleaning Clean the ink head See Section 2 Head Cleaning Paper jams occur frequently Paper type Check whether the paper type setting matches the type of the loaded paper See Section 2 Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing the paper roll from the Printer Use our recommended paper See Appendix Consumables Paper setting Set the paper correctly See Section 2 Replacing the Paper Roll Check whether there is any foreign material in the carriage path or the paper path Remove any foreign material See Section 5 Clearing Paper Jams Print is slow Operational temperature Use the printer in 20 to 25 C temperature Clearing Paper Jam Clear paper jams according to a guidance message displayed on the LCD 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD X Types of paper jam 1 Paper jam 1 2 Paper jam 2 LIFT LEVER amp OPEN REAR COVER See When an Error Message Appears D Open the lever and rear cover Carriage 3 Remove the jammed paper check there is no obstacles in the carriage path and the paper transporting path and close the rear cover Section 5 Troubleshooting CARRIAGE MOVING WAIT A MOMENT 4 The carriage will move to its home position 5 Set the paper according to the Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing the Paper Roll from
74. pping unit Wiper Blade Cleaning Enter to the SERVICE menu and select WIPE CLEANING on the operation panel WIPER CLEANING gt The wiper blade will come up for cleaning Rear cover w Inspection amp Maintenance Check no dregs of the dried ink and no damage on the blades Clean the front and back of the blades with the swab infiltrated into the wiper cleaning liquid After completion of the cleaning close the wipe cover and the rear cover to return the wiper to the position as it was Wiper blades Section 2 Basic Operations Test Print Enter to the ADJUST menu and select TEST PRINT on the operation panel See page 3 19 Check no print dot off and missing Perform the test print as the 1st time print on every day and especially after cap cleaning for head cleaning When the print dot off occurs at test print enter to the CLEANING menu and select NORMAL See page 3 25 NOTE Do not leave the head carriage at the position other than on the capping unit for a long time more than 5 minutes Perform the normal head cleaning after completion of the test print Waste Ink Bottle Disposal Pour the waste ink into the proper container you prepared and make the waste ink bottle empty Wiper sponge cleaning The wiper sponge has to be moistened Check the
75. r Inspection and Maintenance The following regular inspection and maintenance must be performed in terms of characteristics of solvent ink 1 2 3 4 Clean the capping unit every day Check moisture of wipper sponge every day Perform the head cleaning every one month Perform the service cleaning when leaving the printer for long time 2 weeks or more at power off state Perform the head wash and the ink charge before printing when leaving the priner for long time See pages 2 48 and 2 59 for regular inspection and maintenance viii Consumables Always use the recommended consumables media ink etc Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown Do not use ink past the date of expiration as this may cause a breakdown Puta used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste Observe any regulations for disposal of waste ink bottles Do not get ink on your skin or clothes Wash off any ink immediately with soapy water Check waste ink bottle regularly so as not to leak the waste ink When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed spread the stain preventing sheet so as not to stain the floor with spilt ink Store ink in a dark and cool place NEVER store ink in a high temperature or direct sunshining place Doing so ink may cause characteristic changes Do not attempt to disassemble ink cantridges Med
76. r conditioner In terms of media characteristics curl of paper in low humidity and wrinkle of media in high humidity may occur easily Use paper in normal temperature and humidity environment around 23 C and 50 RH Do not use scratched wrinkled curled or stained with dust media Especially roll edge both edges of roll affects media feeding Also do not drop or wet the media If doing so it may cause bad effect to print quality and causes a malfunction Hold margins of the media so as not to touch the print surface Adhesion of sebaceous matter or sweat may cause bad effect to print quality Amend mis roll of the media before setting w Consumables E Precautions for handling prints Do not touch the print surface before drying up the ink Hold margins of the media for handling Especially use care before 24 hours after printing Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer Do not pile print surface to prevent color transfer Do not pile together with copy prints or laser prints to prevent sticking due to ink or toner Do not rub scratch or hold the media to prevent pealing Do not rub or leave the paper in wet condition to prevent blurring E Other precautions Media causes color fading and a change in quality in getting old Check paper condition and use well conditioned paper Paper dust due to cutting may cause float of coating When using vinyl with glue adhesive matter with glue may
77. rations FEED ADJUST gt 02 ENTRY OK 4 When the key is pressed the paper number 02 is registered newly and mark that shows the paper has already registered is displayed The display returns to 1 display FEED ADJUST gt 02 099 8076 Press the key to stop the new registration The display returns to 1 display F ADJ Menu This menu is used to set paper feed adjustment parameters When the gt key is pressed parameters be set A INK PAPER FEED PATTERN gt 01 ROUGH 1 1 Paper feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper feed amount Press the key during print to stop the print FEED PATTERN gt ROUGH NORMAL Parameter Enter a choice ROUGH NORMAL Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0 2 96 step between 99 0 to 101 0 96 Prints with standard and 4 pass mode ROUGH H QUAL Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0 2 96 step between 99 0 to 101 0 46 Prints with high quality and 8 pass mode ROUGH H DENS Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0 2 96 step between 99 0 to 101 0 96 Prints with high density and 8 pass mode Menu Operations ROUGH DRAFT Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0 2 step between 99 0 to 101 0 Prints with draft and 2 pass mode DETAIL NORMAL Prints the paper feed amou
78. ric shock Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable immediately after it thundered ADO o N WARNING Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases When putting your hands inside the printer Smoke strange noise or smells generate from the printer A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer An error requiring service by a service center occurs DO NOT put your hand into the paper delivery slot as it may lead to injury by the cutting device Do not leave the printer stained with ink The coating of the printer may be damaged The ink used for the device contains organic solvent Ethylenglycolmonbutyleteracetat Therefore observe the local rules strictly related to organic solvent stuff The ink used for the device contains organic solvent Ethylenglycolmonobutyletheracetat Since the ink is flammable never use fire when using the device Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye If it gets into the eye wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required If it is swallowed do not try to vomit it forcefully but cunsult a doctor Keep ink cartridges out of reach of children vi N CAUTION Handle the paper rolls with care because they are very heavy If you drop them it could lead to personal injury Hold the electric cable by the plug when connecting or disconnecti
79. rom suction of the FAN Slide the FAN guard positioning bar between 50 inch width and 64 inch width Set the FAN guard positioning bar according to the media width you use NOTE When setting the FAN guard positioning bar for 50 inch width media at 64 inch width media printing the media cannot be passed Do not move the fan guard positioning bar during print If the fan guard positioning bar hits the media paper jam could be occurred Slide bar Using the Print Pause Restart and Cancel Keys Print pause restart and print cancel are also available from the rear paper outlet side of the printer Print pause re start and print cancel are available during checking the print condition from the paper outlet side Rear PRINT Pause Restart and Cancel Keys ONLINE key Pause restart printing CANCEL key Cancels printing Operations of the ONLINE and CANCEL keys are the same as those of the operation panel s Section 2 Basic Operations md Inspection amp Maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance by operators are described below ll Regular inspection and maintenance guide The printer needs regular inspection and maintenance The table below lists all regular inspection and maintenance For details of each regular inspection and maintenance see the page to be referred B Categoly Inspection Maintenance Capping Unit Cleaning Wiper Blade Cleaning 1 Daily inspection
80. rom the bottle Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge Maintenance Kit Use our specified cleaning liquid Cap cleaning liquid 100 ml Wiper cleaning liquid 100 ml NCAUTION Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye If it gets into the eye wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required If it is swallowed do not try to vomit it forcefully but see a doctor Storage Kit Maintenance liquid cartridge 1 6 IP6 137 Cleaning Kit Cleaning liquid cartridge 06 O IP6 117 External Views Part Names and Functions This section shows the external views of the printer the names of parts of the printer and describes their functions 5 Unlock 1 Operation panel The lamps and LCD which indicate the printer status and keys for setting functions are located on the operation panel 2 Heater control panel The keys for setting heater temperature are located on the heater control panel 3 Ink holder Holds the ink cartridge 4 Flange Sets paper roll 5 Caster Unlocks the caster to move the printer and lock it to secure the printer 6 Paper pressure alternation lever Alternates paper pressure depending on the paper thickness 7 Pressure roller up down lever Presses down the paper after inserting the paper into the paper supplying part and releases the pressing down of the paper 8 Paper out release lever ME lever Releases pap
81. rtridge Light magenta 1000 ml IP6 106 l carton 1000 ml Waste ink bottle Cleaning Liquid Storage kit Item number IP6 137 IP6 109 Quantity 1 Remarks Maintenance liquid cartridge 6 Dummy cartridge 6 Cleaning kit IP6 117 Cleaning liquid cartridge 6 Dummy cartridge 6 Maintenance kit IP6 108 Cap cleaning liquid 100 ml wipe cleaning liquid 100 ml cleaning swab 50pieces Syringe 10 pieces Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List DA Nn w e O _ 12 vilis Appendix A ON N N
82. s Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations not reach the preset temperature 14 Initial temperature setting for the front heater FRONT HEATER Sets the front heater temperature Celsius Fahrenheiht FRONT HEATER FRONT HEATER gt 01 30C gt 01 086F lt Parameter Enter a value gt Range 15 C to 55 C The heater will be OFF when is set 3 234 15 Initial temperature setting for the print heater PRINT HEATER Sets the platen heater temperature Celsius Fahrenheiht PRINT HEATER PRINT HEATER gt 01 40C gt 01 104F lt Parameter Enter a value gt Range 15 C to 55 C The heater will be OFF when is set 16 Initial temperature setting for the rear heater REAR HEATER Sets the rear heater temperature Celsius Fahrenheiht REAR HEATER REAR HEATER gt 01 50C gt 01 122F Parameter Enter a value Range 15 C to 55 C The heater will be OFF when is set Celsius or Fahrenheiht display will be alternated on the heater panel The setting will be reflected at next powering on d Celsius and Fahrenheiht conversion equation HINT F 9 5 C 32 C 5 9 F 32 17 Color stripe setting COLOR STRIPE Sets ON OFF of the color stripe print COLOR STRIPE gt 01 OFF lt Parameter Enter a choice gt OFF Does not print the color stripe at the origin point ON Prints the color stripe pr
83. s the head reciplocating position Left Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern L ADJ YY YY Ink color gt 00 amp A Display order Bk gt Lm gt Lc gt Y gt M gt C lt Parameter Enter a value gt Sign Value 32 to 31 A to H A 0 8 B 1 8 H 7 8 Menu Operations 5 Reciplocating position Reight adjustment Bk Lm Lc Y M C Adjusts the head reciplocating position Reight Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern R ADJ YY YY Ink color Display order Bk gt Lm gt Lc gt Y gt M gt C gt 00 amp Parameter Enter a value Sign Value 32 to 31 Ato H A 0 8 B 1 8 H 7 8 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations SYSTEM Menu This menu is used to set or display system parameters When the C key is pressed system parameters can be set A FUNC ADJUST 4 key LANGUAGE gt JAPANESE 1 Language for LCD messages LANGUAGE Initial value ENGLISH Sets Japanese or English for messages displayed on the LCD lt Parameter Enter a choice gt ENGLISH Displays English messages JAPANESE Displays Japanese messages 2 BOOT version display BOOT VERSION Displays the BOOT version BOOT VERSION X XX X Boot version lt Parameter Execution form gt None 3 F W version display
84. sages and Printer State Messages on the LCD Operating Conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer Installation Space There must be a sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts for the output of drawings and for ventilation In addition the maintenance space shown below is required to repair the printer or replace components The installation maintenance space is shown in the following figure Bl Installation and maintenance space Front side Height direction 1700 Unit mm w Operating Conditions Environmental Conditions ll Operating temperature and humidity levels The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity levels shown below Temperature 15 C to 30 C Humidity 30 to 70 To obtain better print quality use the printer within Shane temperatures of 20 to 25 C When operating temperature is lower than 20 C the print speed goes down two third of normal print speed to keep a good print quality When the head temperature goes high the print time is delayed Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge NOTE When the printer is used out of range of the operating temperature and humidity the print may be stopped and the print quality may be degraded Places where the printer must not be installed Do not install the printer in the following places Places exposed to direct
85. se and basic operations such as how to turn the power on and off and set media and ink The following items should be read before reading Section 1 Deliverables Safety precautions Handling precautions Manual legend notation rules Read these items to use the printer safely and properly Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time Deliverables The printer components including options are installed on the main unit on delivery Make sure that the following items are present If any parts are missing or damaged contact the shop where you purchased the product or the nearest service dealer Basic components Printer main unit 1 Built in SCSI interface Including a winding unit m Accessories Roll paper for installations 1 lt 1 gt Power cord lt 2 gt Power cord for printer Power cord for heater screw driver for head up down adjustment Maintenance kit IP6 108 1 set Cap cleaning liquid 100 ml Ink kit 6 colors IP6 100 Wiper cleaning liquid 100 ml Y M C Bk Lc Lm Cleaning swab 50 pieces gt II Syringe 10 pieces M Cy a p di Waste ink bottle 1 6 109 Paper tube 64 1 copy 1 1 Ink capacity of each ink cartridge for ink kit 6 colors IP6 100 is 500 ml Approximately 100 ml ink for each color is consumed at initial ink charge Therefore
86. set A FUNC ADJUST Dey ADJUST PATTERN gt TEST PRINT 1 Adjustment pattern print ADJUST PATTERN Prints the adjustment pattern for adjusting the printer mechanically and electrically When the key is pressed during printing the print can be stopped ADJUST PATTERN Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations gt TEST PRINT lt Parameter Enter a choices gt TEST PRINT Prints a block pattern with black and other color HEAD ADJ I Prints a head adjustment pattern HEAD ADJ 2 Prints a pattern for checking the head adjustment 2 Nozzle jetting position adjustment Bk Lm Lc Y M C L R ADJ YY Adjusts the jetting position of nozzle Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern L R ADJ YY YY Ink color gt 00 amp A Display order Bk gt Lm gt Le gt Y gt M gt C lt Parameter Enter a value gt Sign Value 32 to 31 A to H A 0 8 B 1 8 H 7 8 3 Head position adjustment Lm Lc Y M C H POS ADJ YY Adjusts the head position for the scanning direction Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern H POS ADJ YY YY Ink color gt 00 amp A Display order Bk gt Lm gt Le gt Y gt M gt lt Parameter Enter a value gt Sign Value 32 to 31 A to H A 0 8 B 1 8 H 7 8 4 Reciplocating position Left adjustment Bk Lm Lc Y M C Adjust
87. sitions and key operations in the text INITIALIZING AINK ENTRY Y WAIT A MOMENT PAPER F ADJ gt s A key on the 4 SHIFT 4 operation panel PRINT READY A SERVICE ROLL 64 COATED CLEANING This indicates that the LCD screen changes to another automatically without pressing a key This shows that the LCD screen changes to another when the operator presses a key xii TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Deliverables Safety Precautions Handling Manual Legend Notational Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge Operating Conditions Installation Space Environmental Conditions Consumable S u uuu unu uu n uuu eim eee Waste Ink Bottle Maintenance Kit Storage Kit Cleaning Kitu iiir eerie External Views Part Names and Functions pud Operation Panel Heater Control Panel Drying Device 64 Optio
88. sub menu of the SYSTEM menu can be selected with 4 and keys You can return to 1 with key Y Basic Menu Operation if a value is character input for a parameter An example of NAME of the ENTRY menu is given below 1 Select a menu group with 4 4 gt keys Select ENTRY menu with 4 key ENTRY Y F ADJ gt 2 Select a sub menu of the ENTRY menu with 4 and Cv keys Select NAME NAME gt 01 TYPEO1 3 Press keys so that parameter can be changed NAME 01 TYPEO1 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 4 Select a character code group by pressing the and 4 keys or and keys Modify the value by pressing the or CO key See Character List in the next page NAME 01 CYPEO1 5 Move to a digit by pressing the 4 gt keys Then modify the value NAME 01 CYPEO1 6 Press key to determine the parameter C PAPER NAME gt 01 CYPEO1 Character List Character Character code group Cv key gt key Symbols space e e Backward Numerals 0 to 9 GHIFT Alphabet Capital letter A toZ Alphabet Small letter atoz Katakana line 1 r Ds LA Katakana 27 line By S ME Katakana J line TJ 2 E Y Katakana Z line A uU Katakana F line pope ME S Katakana line JN E M Ads Kat
89. sunlight Places subject to vibration Places with excessive dust Places subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity Places near an air conditioner or a heater Places where the printer may get wet Places subject to direct air circulation from vents Places near a diazo copier that may generate ammonia gas Places with poor ventilation Unstable places Consumables Media Paper II Available media types We prepared the following types of media Glossy vinyle chrolide Matted vinyle chrolide Banner Contact our service center for details Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge II Precautions for storing media Avoid direct sunlight and water regardless of before and after opening the package Put paper in envelope to prevent dust and store media in a dry cool and dark place Avoid rapid change of temperature and humidity and store media with no condensing Do not store media in standing condition to prevent disorder of media and damage of roll edge Do not pile up paper rolls II Precautions for disposing of paper Dispose of media in rule matched to the actual situation If there is a limitation for disposal regulations follow the regulations Bl Precautions for use Avoid a change of temperature and humidity after opening package Set media after leaving media in the operation environment for 3 hours or more Use care for a change of humidity by turning ON OFF the ai
90. t of the operating temperature range Measure Use it within the operating temperature range Leave the printer for a while until the head temperature falls within the range ENV TEMP ERROR CHANGE CONDITION Description The ambient temperature is not within the operating temperature range for the printer Measure Use it within the operating temperature range 15 C to 30 When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly This section describes what to do when the printer fails to work correctly Take appropriate measures according to the symptoms ll Measures to be taken when the printer malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective measure A no ink message is Open the ink cover and check whether displayed even when The ink bottle is not installed correctly the joint is correctly inserted into the there is enough ink ink bottle Section 5 Troubleshooting When a Print Error Occurs This section explains how to solve print quality problems Take appropriate measures according to the symptoms ll Measures to solve print quality problems when a print error occurs Symptom A blank sheet of paper is output or the printed drawing is faded Possible cause Blank data is transmitted Corrective measure Check print data The environmental conditions do not meet the printer specifications Use the printer in the specified environmental conditions temperature and humidity See
91. ter Pressure roller up down lever Left flange Paper roll Right flange Section 2 Basic Operations md Replacing Paper Roll with Another 7 Put the printer offline Press the key ZNK ENTRY Y lt PAPER F FDJ gt 2 Press the key and press the key LIFT LEVER 3 Replace the paper according to the Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing it from The Printer Replacing Empty Paper Roll 7 A message appears on the LCD LIFT LEVER SET PAPER 2 Replace the paper according to the Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing it from the Printer Replacing Jammed Paper Roll See the Cleaning Paper Jam in Section 5 Troubleshooting W Replacing the Paper Roll Installing Removing Cut Sheet in from the Printer Install Remove the cut sheet in from the printer refering to the procedures for the paper roll Section 2 Basic Operations Guide line Installing Removing When installing the cut sheet in the printer set the cut sheet using the guide line Replacing Ink Cartridges This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge Ink cartridges should be replaced in the following two cases f ink has run out f an ink cartridge is not installed The ink cartridge replacement procedure in the following each case is explained below NOTE Do not remove the
92. ter the process ends the power is turned OFF The fill cap filling ink into the cap unit is performed automatically Section 2 Basic Operations to maintain good head condition at turning off the printer Press the and the ON OFF keys to skip the fill cap at turning off the printer Performing the fill cap operation is recommended CAUTION The printer switch on the rear of the printer should be used only when the printer is turned OFF completely in order to move it connect it with a computer install or maintain its parts Turn the power ON OFF switch OFF wait for at least ten seconds then turn it ON again The printer performs fill cap operation to keep the good head condition at first 20 hours after print wait state and every 3 days It is recommended to keep the printer ON Heater 1 The heater power is also turned OFF by turning OFF the ON OFF switch on the operation panel Therefore the heater switch turning OFF operation is not necessary in the normal use Heater switch OFF 0 9 o 1 NOTE Use the heater switch on the right rear of the printer only when turning the printer OFF completely for transferring installing and maintenance service of the printer ForH T Heater B Replacing the Paper Roll This section describes how to install a paper roll in the printer and remove it from the printer A paper roll is replaced in the following three cases If a pap
93. the CO key on the heater control panel on the temperature unit setting screen UNIT FAHRENHEIT Note shows blinking Press the 4 key on the heater control panel to move to the previ ous upper setup item Press the Cv key on the heater control panel to move to the next lower setup item 6 Deciding the setting value Display the setting value you desire on the 2nd line Press the ON OFF key on the heater control panel to determine the setting value The display returns to the setup item setting screen UNIT FAHRENHEIT Note shows blinking When the setting value you don t desire is displayed on the 2nd line press the ON OFF key on the heater control panel to cancel the setting value and return to the setup item selection screen 7 Exiting from the parameter setting mode Move to the last setup item EXIT menu EXIT YES Note shows blinking Press the ON OFF key on the heater control panel EXIT YES Note shows blinking 9 Press the ON OFF key on the heater control panel AAAU BBBU CCCU XXXU YYYU ZZZU Error Messages When the following error messages are displayed on the heater control panel contact our service centers System error gt ERROR H01 SYSTEM ERROR The relay board cannot be detected ERROR H02 PLY BOARD ERR Front heater thermistor temperature error 10
94. the Printer See pages 2 12 2 18 When an Error Message Appears If the ERROR lamp lights check the message to be displayed on the LCD There are four types of error messages Service call errors Operator unrecoverable errors such as H W S W failure Contact our service centers Communication errors Communication protocol errors Take appropriate measures according to the error code or message Operator call errors The operator can correct these errors Take appropriate measures according to the message The error messages are as follows Take appropriate measure according to the error message lamp does not light An error message appears on the LCD d If a communication error or a data error occurs the ERROR l and disappears when the next operation is performed Service Call Errors If any of the following service call error messages appears turn han the power switch off and then on again This may release the error lt POC error gt INITIALIZING nnnn Error code E Ennnn Description An unrecoverable error has occurred in the engine section This error message appears when an error is detected during self diagnosis after the power is turned on Measure Contact your dealer or our service centers The error code identified on the LCD is needed V When an Error Message Appears Engine error ENGINE ERROR nnnn nnnn Error code POWER OFF ON Description An unrecover
95. ther the cap and wiper are stained If they are stained clean them When There Ils an Abnormal Sound If an abnormal sound is heard contact your dealer or an SIIT ser vice center Section 5 Troubleshooting a Appendix This Appendix shows the basic specifications components and Celsius and fahrenheit conversion list Contents of This Section Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Options Consumables Options Consumables Celsius and Fahrenheit Coversion List Basic Specifications Printer Specifications lll Basic printer specifications Item Specification Function Recording method Piezo type color ink jet printing Resolution 720 dpi x 720 dpi About four minutes with 4 pass printing Changes according to Recording speed SP surrounding temperature and head temperature Paper feed delivery direction Front paper supply Rear paper delivery Paper type Vinyl chloride Tarpolin Paper width Maximum 64 inch Six colors black cyan magenta yellow light magenta light cyan 1000 ml ink bottles Standby 45 dB A or less Operating 60 dB A or less Continuous sound Heat output Printer 720000J H or less Heater 5148000J H or less Area excluding top bottom margines 5 mm and right and left margins 5 mm When using the paper edge guard right and left margines will be 10 mm Ink cartridge Noise Maximum print guaranteed range
96. tings cannot be saved The origin point setting function can be used only for paper roll This function cannot be used for the cut sheet Installing Paper on Winder A paper winder unit is built in the printer It winds roll paper for storage without cutting it Use the paper winder unit as follows 1 Prepare the paper tube and 1 m lead paper of which paper width is the same as the paper s you will use Attach the lead paper on the paper tube Tape Approx 1 m Paper tube Lead paper NOTE Pay attention to the direction of attaching tape on the winding side according to the winding direction setting outer side rewind inner side rewind Attach the paper to the take out roller straightly to protect slanting feed 2 Insert the paper tube with the lead paper to the left flange Left flange Paper tube Left flange Tension roller Paper tube Section 2 Basic Operations 3 Slide the right flange movable side and insert it into the paper tube Paper tube Right flange im Left flange Right flange 4 Tighten the right flange knob securely Paper tube Right flange Knob 5 Lift the pressure roller up down lever insert paper from the paper feed side through the paper feeder push down the pressure roller up d
97. tment value FEED ADJUST BASE 099 92 gt 01 099 80 gt 01 099 80 lt Parameter Enter a value gt XXX XX 97 00 to 103 00 4 Scan waiting time SCAN WAIT TIME Unit second Set the paper scanning wait time SCAN WAIT TIME gt 01 000sec Parameter Enter a value Input three digit in second unit 5 Print mode setting PRINT MODE Set a print mode PRINT MODE NORMAL Parameter Enter a choice Menu Operations 6 Print direction setting DIRECTION Set a print direction DIRECTION 01 Parameter Enter a choice BI Print with dual direction UNI Print with single direction 7 Condition pass setting CONDITION PASS Selects a conditioning pass mode for the paper When the print waiting condition continues for a long time the faint print or print off may be caused by the wrinkle or smudge on the edge of the paper roll due to humidity and dust Use this function to avoid these problems Set parameters according to the operational condition If there is no received data and the printer waits printing even though the specified time has passed the edge of the paper roll is fed to the front of the rear cover automatically Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations If the edge of the paper roll exists in the front of the rear cover already this action will be skipped When the print data is received and print
98. u System menu and Mechanical Adj menu are automatically saved in parameters 7 End of setting When the key is pressed the printer goes back to the online mode Y Basic Menu Operation Operation Procedure for Choice Input Value Input Execution and Character Input If a choice is input for a parameter An example of PRINT MODE of the ENTRY menu is given below 1 Select a menu group with 4 gt keys Select ENTRY menu with C key INK PAPER 2 Select a sub menu of the ENTRY menu with 4 and Cv keys Select PRINT MODE You can return to 1 with gt 01 NORMAL 3 Press key so that parameters can be changed PRINT MODE 01 NORMAL Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 4 Select a parameter for the menu with 4 and Cv keys Select 01 FINE PRINT MODE 01 FINE b Press key to change the parameter and return to 2 PRINT MODE gt 01 FINE E If a value is input for a parameter The PAPER FEED ADJ menu of the ADJUST menu is given as an example 1 Select a menu group with 4 4 gt keys Select menu with key A FUNC ADJUST 2 Select a sub menu of the ADJUST menu with a and Cv keys Select PAPER FEED ADJ menu You can return to 1 with key PAPER FEED ADJ gt 099 80 3 Press key so that parameters
99. vice Call EONS ote 5 4 Communication Errors sessseeeeeeneen 5 6 Operator Call Errors iii em oe ive saprei aa Doce 5 7 When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly 5 11 When a Print Error Occurs 5 12 When There Is an Abnormal Sound 5 13 Appendix Basic Specifications s uctor A 2 Printer Specifications seen A 2 Options Consumables n U u u ec acie beue end se EXE A 3 Go reer eer A 3 Consumiabl S e iran Eas 4 Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List A 5 CONTENTS 4 Section 1 Getting Started Basic knowledge This section provides necessary information to operate the printer Familiarize yourself with the basics of the printer before reading Section 2 and later Contents of this section Operating Conditions Installation Space Environmental Conditions Consumables Media Paper Ink Waste Ink Bottle Maintenance Kit Storage Kit Cleaning Kit Maintenance Liquid Cartridge External Views Names of Parts and Functions Front Rear Heater Operation Panel Heater Control Panel Drying Device 64 Roll Cover 64 Exhaust Attachment PS RIP PhotoPrint 4 DX PS RIP PhotoPrint 4 Server LCD Mes

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