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User's Guide
Solvent Ink
Color Inkjet Printer
IP-6600
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
Read this User's Guide to use the printer safely and
properly. Keep this manual in a place where you
can quickly access it at any time.
U00086051203
IP-6600 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide
Documents Number U00086051203
First Edition, December 2003
Second Edition, February 2004
Third Edition, September 2004
Fourth Edition, April 2005
Copyright © 2003, 2004, 2005 by Seiko I Infotech Inc.
All rights reserved
Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and
materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequen-
tial) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical,
arithmetic, or listing errors.
Please address any questions, comments, and suggestions to:
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
8, Nakase 1-chome, Mihamaku, Chiba-shi.
Chiba 261-8507, Japan
This manual acknowledges the following trademarks:
SII is a trademark of Seiko I 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 can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Durch die Kennzeichnung dieses Produktes mit dem CE-Zeichen erklärt Seiko den folgenden
Direktiven der Europäischen Union zu entsprechen (mit Wirkung vom siehe Datum):
Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 73/23/EEC ergänzt durch EG-Direktive 93/68/EEC, Angleichung der
Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich Geräten mit niedriger Betriebsspannung.
Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 89/336/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten
bezüglich elektromagnetischer Kompatibilität.
Den vollständigen Text dieser Erklärung einschließlich der Definition der entsprechenden
Direktiven sowie der jeweiligen Standards erhalten Sie von Ihrem Seiko Colorgrafx Systems
Kundendienst oder Ihrem Seiko Engineering Systems Kundendienst.
Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-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
use, and basic operations, such as how to turn the power on and off
and set media and ink.
The following items should be read before reading Section 1.
- 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.
Introduction
i
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.
Printer main unit <1>
• Built-in SCSI interface.
• Including a winding unit.
Basic components
ii
Power cord
<2>
• Power cord for printer
• Power cord for heater
Roll paper(for installations)
<1>
User's Guide
<1 copy> Waste ink bottle IP6-109
<1>
Paper tube 64" (For winding unit)
<1>
Maintenance kit IP6-108
<1 set>
• Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml
• Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml
• Cleaning swab: 50 pieces
• Syringe: 10 pieces
Starter kit 6 colors IP6-100
(Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm)
<1>
SCSI cable
<1>
Accessories
+ screw driver
(for head up/down adjustment)
*: Ink capacity of each ink cartridge for starter kit 6 colors IP6-100 is 500ml.
Approximately 100 ml ink for each color is consumed at initial ink charge. Therefore, this 100 ml ink for each
color cannot be used for print.
iii
* : Options and consumables can be ordered separately.
Maintenance Kit IP6-108
<1 set>
• Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml
• Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml
• Cleaning swab: 50 pieces
• Syringe: 10 pieces
Options
Consumables
• Dryer 64 (IP-260) : 1
• Dryer 64 for North America (IP-263) : 1
• Roll Cover 64 (IP-261) : 1
• Exhaust Attachment (IP-262) : 1
• PS RIP (Photo Print 4 Dx) (IP-540) : 1
• PS RIP (Photo Print 4 Server) (IP-541) : 1
Storage Kit IP6-137
<1 set>
• Maintenance liquid cartridge: 6
• Dummy cartridge: 6
Cleaning Kit IP6-117
<1 set>
• Cleaning liquid cartridge: 6
• Dummy cartridge: 6
Cap cleaning liquid: 6 bottles
IP6-138 < 1 set >
Cap cleaning liquid (100ml) : 6 bottles
Wiper cleaning liquid: 6 bottles
IP6-139 < 1 set >
Cleaning swab
IP6-147
<300 pieces>
Waste ink bottle IP6-109
<1>
Ink cartridges IP6-XXX
(Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm)
See page 1-8 for the item number.
• Wiper cleaning liquid (100ml) : 6 bottles
• Syringe: 10 pieces
iv
Example of symbols:
This symbol ( ) denotes items that require special care
while executing a certain procedure or operation.
This symbol ( ) denotes items that are forbidden.
This symbol ( ) denotes items you should follow to
prevent accidents or injury.
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.
Minor personal injury or product and/or
peripheral damage:
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with
this symbol could result in minor personal
injury or product and/or peripheral damage.
Serious personal injury or death:
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with
this symbol could result in serious personal
injury or death.
WARNING
CAUTION
v
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
damaged, replace it with a new one. Using a damaged power cable may
cause fire or electric shock.
NEVER use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place
where it can possibly be splashed by any liquids. 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 electric shock.
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable immediately after it
thundered.
WARNING
vi
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.
WARNING
vii
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 disconnecting 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.
CAUTION
viii
Handling Precautions
Power Supply
1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet.
2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power
line as for noise-generating devices, such as a motor.
3. Use the power supply matched with the specification of the
printer.
4. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Do not plug
several devices into one electrical outlet.
Printer
1. Do not place anything on top of the printer. Do not rest your
elbows on the printer.
2. Open and close the top cover gently from the front of the printer
with both hands.
3. Before connecting or disconnecting the interface connector, turn
the printer off.
4. Do not clean the surface of the cover with benzene or paint
thinner. The coating may come off or deteriorate.
Wipe the cover clean with a soft cloth. If the cover is very dirty,
use a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent.
5. Do not touch the ink-jet head surface.
Regular Inspection and Maintenance
The following regular inspection and maintenance must be
performed in terms of characteristics of solvent ink.
1. Clean the capping unit and wiper blade every day.
2. Check moisture of wiper sponge every day.
3. Perform the head cleaning every one month.
4. Perform the service cleaning when leaving the printer for long
time (2 weeks or more at power off state.)
5. Perform the head wash and the ink charge before printing when
leaving the priner for long time.
See pages 2-62 and 2-73 for regular inspection and maintenance.
ix
Consumables
1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.).
Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality
or a breakdown.
2. Do not use ink past the date of expiration as this may cause a
breakdown.
3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an
industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of waste
ink bottles.
4. Do not get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash off any ink
immediately with soapy water.
5. Check waste ink bottle regularly so as not to leak the waste ink.
6. When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, spread the
stain preventing sheet so as not to stain the floor with spilt ink.
7. Store ink in a dark and cool place.
NEVER store ink in a high temperature or direct sunshining
place.
Doing so, ink may cause characteristic changes.
8. Do not attempt to disassemble ink cantridges.
9. Media for solvent ink on the market can be used for this printer.
x
Marks
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.
Boxes marked with a note describe precautions while handling the
printer.
HINT: Hint mark
The hint symbol describes operations that make using or
handling the printer easier.
Reference mark
This mark is followed by a reference section or page number.
Manual Legend (Notational rules)
This manual uses the notational rules for marks, keys, LCDs, and
LEDs:
NOTE
HINT
WARNING
CAUTION
xi
1
Press to put the
printer offline.
2
Press to select
the first menu in the
local operation mode.
3
Press again to
select the second menu
in the local operation
mode.
4
Press to enter the
function menu.
This represents a key
on the operation panel.
This represents the LC display
on the operation panel.
On
Flashing
Off
Example 2: LED's states in the text
LED's states of "On", "flashing", and "Off" are characterized by the following
symbols:
Example 1: Keys and messages shown on the LCDs in the text
==INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
This represents a key to seledt the
menu. (Ex. : key)
Notation of Keys/LCDs/LEDs
xii
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64" (COATED)
INK ENTRY
PAPER F. ADJ
Example 3: LCD's state transitions and key operations in the text
A key on the
operation panel.
This indicates that the LCD screen
changes to another automatically without
pressing a key.
This shows that the LCD screen
changes to another when the operator
presses a key.
INITIALIZING
WAIT A MOMENT
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
CONTENTS-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Deliverables ......................................................................................... i
Safety Precautions..............................................................................iv
Handling Precautions........................................................................ viii
Manual Legend (Notational rules)....................................................... x
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) 1-1
Operating Conditions ....................................................................... 1-2
Installation Space ................................................................ 1-2
Environmental Conditions ................................................... 1-3
Consumables ................................................................................... 1-5
Media/Paper ........................................................................ 1-5
Ink .................................................................................... 1-8
Waste Ink Bottle ................................................................ 1-10
Maintenance Kit ................................................................. 1-11
Cap Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles ........................................... 1-12
Wiper Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles ........................................ 1-12
Cleaning Swab .................................................................. 1-12
Storage Kit ......................................................................... 1-12
Cleaning Kit ....................................................................... 1-12
External Views, Part Names, and Functions ................................. 1-13
Front .................................................................................. 1-13
Rear .................................................................................. 1-14
Heater ................................................................................ 1-15
Operation Panel ................................................................ 1-16
Heater Control Panel ......................................................... 1-18
Dryer 64 (Option) ............................................................... 1-19
Roll Cover 64 (Option) ....................................................... 1-19
Exhaust Attachment (Option) ............................................ 1-19
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option) ................................... 1-19
CONTENTS-2
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option) .............................. 1-19
LCD Messages and Printer State .................................................. 1-20
Messages on the LCD ....................................................... 1-20
F/W version checking method ....................................................... 1-24
F/W version checking method ........................................... 1-24
Added Functions in V2.00 ................................................. 1-24
Section 2 Basic Operations 2-1
Connecting with Computer .............................................................. 2-2
System configuration (connection example) ....................... 2-2
Connection procedure ......................................................... 2-2
Turning the Power On/Off ................................................................ 2-5
Turning the Power On ......................................................... 2-6
Turning the Power Off ......................................................... 2-9
Replacing the Paper Roll ............................................................... 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 Roll .......................................... 2-18
Installing/Removing Cut Sheet in/from the Printer ............ 2-19
Paper Feed Adjustment Correction Value Setting ............. 2-19
Change during online printing ........................................... 2-24
Head print position adjustment .......................................... 2-24
Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................................... 2-31
Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure .............................. 2-31
Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge .......................................... 2-33
If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed ..................................... 2-34
Replacing Cartridges during Printing ................................. 2-35
If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected .................................... 2-37
CONTENTS-3
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle...................................................... 2-38
Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure......................... 2-38
If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full ............................................. 2-40
If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed .............................. 2-41
Head Cleaning "CLEANING" ......................................................... 2-42
Paper Feed "FEED" ....................................................................... 2-44
Using the Origin Point Setting Function ............................ 2-45
Installing Paper on Winder............................................................. 2-48
Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature ............................. 2-53
Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever ................................. 2-56
Using the Head Up/Down Lever .................................................... 2-57
Using the Media Edge Guard ........................................................ 2-59
Using the FAN Guard Slide Lever ................................................. 2-60
Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys ........................... 2-61
Inspection & Maintenance ............................................................. 2-62
Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 3-1
Basic Menu Operation ..................................................................... 3-2
Menu Hierarchical Structure ................................................ 3-2
Menu Tree ........................................................................... 3-3
Basic Operations and Keys ................................................. 3-8
Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input,
Execution, and Character Input ........................................... 3-9
Menu Operations ........................................................................... 3-15
INK Menu .......................................................................... 3-15
PAPER Menu .................................................................... 3-16
ENTRY Menu .................................................................... 3-17
F.ADJ Menu....................................................................... 3-35
SERVICE Menu ................................................................. 3-38
CLEANING Menu .............................................................. 3-41
CONTENTS-4
FEED Menu ....................................................................... 3-42
FUNC Menu....................................................................... 3-42
ADJUST Menu................................................................... 3-44
SYSTEM Menu .................................................................. 3-47
RESET Menu..................................................................... 3-51
Section 4 Heater Controller Operation 4-1
Temperature Control........................................................................ 4-2
LCD Display ..................................................................................... 4-4
Parameter Setup Mode.................................................................... 4-6
Error Messages ............................................................................. 4-10
Section 5 Troubleshooting 5-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 5-2
Clearing Paper Jam ......................................................................... 5-3
When an Error Message Appears ................................................... 5-4
Service Call Errors............................................................... 5-4
Communication Errors ......................................................... 5-6
Operator Call Errors ............................................................ 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 A-1
Basic Specifications ......................................................................... A-2
Printer Specifications ........................................................... A-2
Options/Consumables ..................................................................... A-3
Options ................................................................................ A-3
Consumables.......................................................................A-4
Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List ..........................................A-5
1-1
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Section 1 Getting Started
(Basic knowledge)
Operating Conditions
Installation Space
Environmental Conditions
Consumables
Media/Paper
Ink
Waste Ink Bottle
Maintenance Kit
Cap Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles
Wiper Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles
Cleaning Swab
Storage Kit
Cleaning Kit
Maintenance Liquid Cartridge
External Views, Names of Parts, and Functions
Front
Rear
Heater
Operation Panel
Heater Control Panel
Dryer 64
Roll Cover 64
Exhaust Attachment
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX)
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server)
LCD Messages and Printer State
Messages on the LCD
F/W Version Checking Method
F/W Version Checking Method
Added Functions in V2.00
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
1-2
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.
Installation and maintenance space
Height direction: 1700
(Unit : mm)
400 400
1000 1000
(Front side)
1-3
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Operating Conditions
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature and humidity levels
The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity
levels shown below.
Temperature: 15 °C to 30 °C
Humidity: 30% to 70%
-To obtain better print quality, use the printer within
temperatures of 20 to 25 °C.
-When 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.
HINT
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.
1-4
Places where the printer must not be installed
Do not install the printer in the following places:
- Places exposed to direct sunlight
- Places subject to vibration
- Places with excessive dust
- Places subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity
- Places near an air conditioner or a heater
- Places where the printer may get wet
- Places subject to direct air circulation from vents
- Places near a diazo copier that may generate ammonia gas
- Places with poor ventilation
- Unstable places
1-5
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Media/Paper
Available media types
We prepared the following types of media:
• Glossy vinyle chrolide
•Matted vinyle chrolide
•Banner
Contact our service center for details.
Consumables
1-6
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 media.
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.
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 air 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.
1-7
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Consumables
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.
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
be sticked to the platen.
In this case, wipe up the adhesive matter referring to "Section 2,
Inspection & Maintenance".
Sticking of adhesive matter may cause paper jamming.
1-8
Ink
Ink types
Use our recommended ink cartridges listed below.
Ink cartridges must be installed in all six slots. The positions of ink
cartridges are specified by color. (See the figure 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.
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201-6PI)atnegaM(Mlm0001
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501-6PI)nayCthgiL(cLlm0001
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Black Light Magenta Light Cyan Yellow Magenta Cyan
1-9
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Consumables
NOTE
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
Precautions for ink storage and processing
- Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and
dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations
for disposal of ink cartridges.
- 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.
- Never bring the ink close to fire. Failure to follow this warning
might result in fire.
- 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.
1-10
WARNING
Waste Ink Bottle
Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below.
- 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.
- Install the waste ink bottle securely.
- A waste ink bottle must always be installed. If it is removed
for replacement, a new one must be installed.
CAUTION
NOTE
- Never put the waste ink bottle near open flames. Failure to
follow this warning might result in fire.
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1-11
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Consumables
NOTE
- When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it
with both hands with its mouth facing up. If not, waste ink
may spill from the bottle.
Maintenance Kit
For cleaning the cap and wiper, use our specified cleaning liquid
respectively listed below.
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Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle
- 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.
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.
CAUTION
1-12
Storage Kit
Cleaning Kit
Item No. Remarks Quantity
IP6-117 Cleaning liquid cartridge (IP6-119) 6
Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) 6
Item No. Remarks Quantity
IP6-137 Maintenance liquid cartridge (IP6-107) 6
Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) 6
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Cap Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles
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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.
Front
(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 paper-out detection sensor.
(1)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(4)
(3)
(6)
Ink cartridge
Roll paper
(7)
(2)
(8)
Lock Unlock
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RearRear
(20)
(14)
(17)
(12)
(9)
(10) (13)
(20)
(18)
(19)
Printer power supply
Heater power supply
(15)
(16)
(11) (23)
(21)
(22)
(24)
(9) Power receptacle
(10) Printer switch
(11) 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
(19) 100 V/200 V alternation switch
(20) Cap cover
(21) Wiper cover
(22) Print stop/restart, cancel keys
(23) FAN guard potitioning slide bar
(24) Head up/down lever
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Heater Å
The printer builts in three heaters for fixing and stabilizing print
image on the print paper.
(25) Front heater (Front) Preheats the paper.
(26) Print heater (Rear) Infiltrates ink into the paper and fixes ink.
(27) Rear heater (Finish) Drys ink and stabilizes print image.
* Three heaters are controlled separately.
WARNING
-Heaters become hot.
NEVER touch the heaters. If doing so, it could lead to
burn.
External Views, Part Names, and Functions
(Front)
Paper roll
Paper inlet
(Rear)
Rear cover
Paper outlet
paper feed direction
(25) (26) (27)
Grid roller
Pressure roller
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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.
(3) Power switch
Turns the printer ON
or OFF.
(2) Keys
Used to set printer functions.
(4) LCD
Shows the printer status
and menus.
(1) LED
The LEDs light, flash, or turn off to
the status of the printer.
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Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys
Number Name Function
(1)
LED
(A) Data LED
(green)
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 (Winder time out error)
-Off : Normal (No error has occurred.)
(C) Ink LED
(green)
Shows whether there is the ink cartrige or indicates a warning.
-On:Allinkcartridges are present.
-Flashing : Ink is running out. (One of color inks has run out.)
-Off:Noink(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:Nopaper(Neither roll paper nor cut sheet is set.)
(E) Online LED
(green)
Shows whether the printer is online or offline.
-On:Online
-Flashing : Online pause mode
-Off:Offline
(2)
Key
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.
Key
Selects a menu group or switch a menu
(selection, number up/down).
Key
Key
Key
(3)
Power switch Power Switch Used to turn the printer ON or OFF.
(4)
LCD 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 , , , or
key.
External Views, Part Names, and Functions
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Heater Control Panel Å
Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys
LCD
Print Heater ON/OFF key
Print Heater UP/DOWN key
Front Heater ON/OFF key
Front Heater UP/DOWN key
Rear Heater ON/OFF key
Rear Heater UP/DOWN key
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Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)
Dryer 64 (Option)
The dryer 64 dries the output media.
Roll Cover 64 (Option)
Protects paper roll from dust.
Exhaust Attachment (Option)
Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the printer or the drying device.
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option)
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option)
RIP software for the IP-6600.
External Views, Part Names, and Functions
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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
*: When the system starts normally, both controllers go
online and enter idle mode automatically.
(2) Online state (idle mode) display
The printer can receive data from the computer.
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
Status display
Paper information
INITIALIZING
WAIT A MOMENT
*: When the key is pressed in the menu mode,
"CLEANING" menu appears.
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(3) Online state (print mode) display
The printer is printing.
PRINTING
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
Status display
Paper information
LCD Messages and Printer State
(4) Online state (print pause mode) display
The printer is paused.
- Print stop and resume
The ONLINE LED flashes.
Press the key in the print pause mode to start the head cleaning.
- Print cancel (end)
The ONLINE LED flashes.
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
PRINTING
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
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(5) Online state (print information mode) display
Paper total count and ink removing amount are displayed.
Bk INK REST: XXX%
Lm INK REST: XXX%
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64” (COATED)
Lc INK REST: XXX%
Y INK REST: XXX%
Three-second
intervals or
Three-second
intervals or
Then, the printer returns to online idle mode.
TOTAL CT XXXX
M INK REST: XXX%
C INK REST: XXX%
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(7) Shutdown state display
The printer is shutting down.
SHUTDOWN
WAIT A MOMENT
(6) Offline (menu mode) display
Menus can be operated in offline mode.
*: , , , and are access keys to menus.
*: When the key is pressed in the menu mode, "CLEANING"
menu appears.
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
LCD Messages and Printer State
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
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F/W Version Checking Method
Here, the function added in V2.00 as a firmware version checking
method is described.
F/W Version Checking Method
(1) Select the OFFLINE mode. (Press the key)
(2) Press the key to display "SYSTEM".
(3) Select "SYSTEM" with the key, and then press the or key
to display the firmware version.
(4) The F/W version can be checked.
X.XX is the F/W version.
Added Functions in V2.00
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
# F/W VERSION
* X.XX_YY
1History print The function that prints the maintenance history was added.
2Paper feed adjustment During the online print, the paper feed adjustment correction
value can be changed temporarily with keys.
3Media entry The registered media information can be copied to a new
area.
4Waste ink value saving The mode that saves the waste ink quantity during auto
cleaning was added.
5Manual heater ON
function
The function that turns on the heaters even before the data is
received to save the waiting time until each heater
temperature becomes the set value.
,
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Section 2 Basic Operations
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
Paper Feed Adjustment Correction Value Setting
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure
Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge
If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed
Replacing Cartridges during Printing
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 "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 Slide Lever
Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys
Inspection & Maintenance
Contents of this section
Section 2 Basic Operations
2-2
Connecting with Computer
This section only shows system configurations and cable connection
procedure.
System configuration (connection example)
The following connection is possible.
Connection procedure
Connect a cable as follows:
1
Turn the printer and the computer OFF.
Printer (Printer server PostScript RIP)
SCSI interface
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.
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3
Set the ID switch on the rear of the printer.
- The ID number must not be unique in the SCSI chain. (Initial
setting: 4)
SCSI connector
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.
ID switch
Set the ID number with a small normal
driver, etc. (Initial ID value: 4)
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.)
Connecting with Computer
NOTE
2-4
4
Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF.
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.
Terminator switch
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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
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.
<Heater>
The heater has two power switches as follows.
(1) Heater switch
(2) 100/200 V alternation switch
Printer rear (Right side)
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.
(1)
Power receptacle Printer rear (Left side)
(1)
Power receptacle
(2)
For Heater
100-120V 12A 50/60Hz
(2)
Printer front (Operation panel)
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3
Turn ON the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel.
Power ON/OFF
switch
Turning the Power On
<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.
2
Turn ON (1) the printer switch on the left rear of the
printer.
Printer switch
OFF (0)
Socket
Printer switch
ON (1)
Socket
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Booting
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64” (PAPER)
INITIALIZING
WAIT A MOMENT
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 of the head.
Turning the Power On/Off
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
- If the fan does not run or the operation panel lamp does not
light when the printer switch and power ON/OFF switch on
the operational panel are turned ON, the power supply may
be faulty.
- If an error is detected during the self-diagnostic test at
powering on, an error message appears on the LCD. See
the Section 5, Troubleshooting and take an appropriate
measure.
HINT
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.
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<Heater>
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.
2
Turn ON the heater switch on the right rear of the printer
to turn the heater ON.
Heater switch OFF (0)
Power socket
Power cable
Heater switch ON (1)
100/200 V alternation switch
100/200 V alternation switch
- 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.
NOTE
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Turning the Power Off
<Printer>
1
Turn OFF the power ON/OFF switch on the operation
panel for a couple of seconds.
The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that a
shutdown process is in progress. After the process ends, the power
is turned OFF.
If the power off state lasts for a short time, you may turn the power
off, skipping the fill cap operation by pressing the power ON/OFF
key while pressing the key.
Performing the fill cap operation is recommended.
-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.
SHUTDOWN
WAIT A MOMENT
CAUTION
Turning the Power On/Off
2-10
Heater switch
OFF (0)
<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.
- 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.
NOTE
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Section 2 Basic Operations
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 paper 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.
2
Insert the paper roll in the paper roll right flange (fix side).
Paper roll
Right flange (fixed)
- Be sure not to damage the edge
of the paper roll when inserting
the paper roll in the flange.
NOTE
-Set the media edge guard after completion of the paper
roll replacing. (See page 2-59, 60)
NOTE
2-12
4
Tighten the left flange knob securely.
Pull the winder sensor lever to front side.
5
Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.
Left flange knob
Winder sensor lever
Pressure up/down lever
Paper roll
Left flange (movable)
Be sure not to catch
your finger in the rail of
the flange.
CAUTION
3
Slide the left flange (movable side) and put it into the
paper roll.
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Replacing the Paper Roll
(Paper setting direction)
Flange Paper Flange Paper
<Outside rolling> <Inside rolling>
NOTE
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 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 2-52 Using the Media Edge Guard.)
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7
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.
Perform operations according to the guidance message shown on the LCD.
Pressure up/down lever
9
Confirm the media edge guard setting again.
Confirm whether the media edge guard does not goes down of the
paper.
Confirm the position of the media edge guard and press the
key.
CHECK EDGE GUARD
*OK?
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Replacing the Paper Roll
10
Select either paper roll or cut sheet.
Select ROLL PAPER, CUT SHEET , or BASE with or key.
(See Page 2-45 "Using the Origin Point Setting Function" about "BASE")
Press the key to change setting.
Press the key to leave the setting as it is.
SELECT PAPER
ROLL/SHEET : SHEET
SELECT PAPER
ROLL/SHEET : BASE
SELECT PAPER
ROLL/SHEET : ROLL
(When registering a new paper type)
SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : PAPER
Select a paper type with and keys.
11
Select a paper type.
Select paper type with or key.
Press the key to change setting.
Press the key to leave the setting as it is.
SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : PAPER
SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : XXX
• 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. (See section 3, Entry Menu)
• Press key to return to SELECT PAPERTYPE menu.
SELECT PAPERTYPE
PAPER : TYPE01
SELECT PAPERTYPE
NEW PAPER ENTRY
(only registered paper types can be
selected.)
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PREPARING PAPER
WAIT A MOMENT
- If it is ended normally, return to offline or online state.
-If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed.
Go back to 1.
12
The paper will be set automatically.
13
Determine the position of movable fan.
After the paper setting operation finished, adjust the position of the fan
guard slide lever at the rear of the printer. (See "Using the fan guard slide
lever" (P.2-60).)
Fan guard slide lever
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer
1
Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.
2
Loose the left flange knob, pull out the paper roll from the
flange, and remove the paper roll from the printer.
Pressure roller up/down lever
Left flange Paper roll Right flange
Flange knob
(2) (3)
(1) (4)
Replacing the Paper Roll
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Replacing Paper Roll with Another
1
Put the printer offline. (Press the key.)
2
Press the key and press the key.
3
Replace the paper according to the “Installing Paper Roll
in the Printer” and “Removing it from The Printer.”
Replacing Empty Paper Roll
1
A message appears on the LCD.
2
Replace the paper according to the “Installing Paper Roll
in the Printer” and “Removing it from the Printer.”
LIFT LEVER
SET PAPER
Replacing Jammed Paper Roll
See the Cleaning Paper Jam in Section 5, Troubleshooting.
LIFT LEVER
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•FDJ
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Section 2 Basic Operations
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.
Installing Removing
- When installing the cut sheet in the printer, set the cut sheet
using the guide line.
NOTE
Cut sheet
Guide line
Cut sheet
Replacing the Paper Roll
Paper Feed Adjustment Correction Value Setting
1
Set the paper of width larger than A1 size and length
longer than 1m. (Press the key)
For the paper feed correction, obtain approximate paper feed adjustment
correction value in the ROUGH mode, and set exact correction value in the
DETAIL mode. One printing requires the paper length of 48 to 58 cm in the
ROUGH mode, or 27 to 32 cm in the DETAIL mode. (Printing of paper
feed adjustment pattern can be cancelled by pressing the key.)
- If you use the tension winding, be sure to set the paper feed
adjustment correction value in the tension winding mode.
- Longer print length is required in the tension winding mode.
NOTE
2-20
2
Set the printer to OFFLINE mode.
(Press the key)
3
Press the key, and then the key to display a
paper feed adjustment pattern.
#FEED PATTERN
*ROUGH (NORMAL)
5
If you press the key, the paper feed adjustment
pattern "ROUGH" is printed.
The paper feed adjustment pattern "ROUGH" is printed in the selected print
mode.
#FEED PATTERN
*EXECUTING
6
From the printed result, select approximate paper feed
adjustment correction value.
As nine patterns are printed in steps of 0.25% in a range of 99.00% to
101.00%, select approximate correction value.
Select the print mode you usually use for the paper to which the paper feed
adjustment correction value is set.
Selectable print modes are Standard, High Quality, High Density, High
Speed, and Draft.
Select the paper feed adjustment pattern "Standard" if adjusting the high
speed mode.
4
Press the , key to select the ROUGH print
mode, and press the key.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
#FEED PATTERN
*OK?
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Section 2 Basic Operations
7
Press the key, and then the key to display
the entered correction value of paper feed adjustment.
#FEED ADJUST
*099.80%
8
Enter the paper feed adjustment correction value, and
press the key.
Adjust the place with , key and set a numeric value with ,
key.
9
Press the key, and then the key to display
the paper feed adjustment pattern.
#FEED PATTERN
*ROUGH (NORMAL)
10
Press the , key to select a print mode for the
DETAIL pattern.
Select the same print mode as that for the ROUGH pattern.
#FEED PATTERN
*DETAIL (NORMAL)
11
Press the key twice to print the paper feed
adjustment pattern "DETAIL".
#FEED PATTERN
*EXECUTING
12
From the printed result, select exact paper feed
adjustment correction value.
As five patterns are printed for the entered correction value in steps of
0.06% in a range of -0.12% to +0.12%, select appropriate correction value.
Replacing the Paper Roll
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13
Press the key, and then the key to display
the entered correction value of paper feed adjustment.
#FEED ADJUST
*099.80%
14
Enter the paper feed adjustment correction value, and
press the key.
Adjust the place with , key and set a numeric value with ,
key.
15
Press the key, and then the key to display
the paper feed adjustment pattern.
#FEED PATTERN
>DETAIL (NORMAL)
16
Press the key to return to the initial OFFLINE state.
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Section 2 Basic Operations
How to identify paper feed adjustment pattern
Description is made in a case of black color.
If paper feed adjustment
correction value is small
If paper feed adjustment
correction value is appropriate
If paper feed adjustment
correction value is large
99.00% 100.25% 101.00%
Correction value is small
if the joints of pass lines
are overlapped (become
dark) on these
horizontal lines.
Correction value is
appropriate if the joints
of pass lines are not
overlapped but uniform.
Correction value is large
if the joints of pass lines
are separated (become
light).
NOTE
- Set average value if appropriate correction value is different
every head (every color). However, if an image to be printed
has a preferential color, set correction value of that color.
- Set average value if appropriate correction value is different
between left and right sides of the paper.
- Different appropriate correction value between left and right
sides of the paper may be caused by the skew. Check again
if the power is set correctly.
Replacing the Paper Roll
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Change During Online Printing
During the online printing, the paper feed adjusting value can be
changed through the following operation.
Head print position adjustment
: 97.00% to 103.00%
Press the or key
(Note: Disabled at the first scan and last scan)
Idle status
PRINT READY
ROLL : 64" (PAPER)
Data receiving start
Data LED flashing
PRINTING
ROLL : 64" (PAPER)
-During "PRINTING" display, press the or key to display
currently selected paper feed adjusting value. On the right side of the
first row, the value at the start of print is displayed and it does not vary
until the print finished.
However, if a cleaning is executed in the MODE 2 in the midway of
operation, the changed value is displayed after the cleaning.
-With the or key, increase (or decrease) the value in a step of
0.01%.
-When the value is changed, it is reflected in the printing.
-Numerical values you changed are registered and remain unchanged.
-Original display is restored if no key is operated for 3 seconds.
FIN ADJ : 099. 80%
* 099.80%
[Additional functions available from
V2.00 or later]
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Head Print Position Adjustment
(1) Adjustment pattern print
Print the adjustment pattern print position of each head.
1
Select the OFFLINE mode. (Press the key)
2
Press the key twice to display "ADJUST".
3
Press the key and then the key to display
"ADJUST PATTERN".
4
Press the key and select "HEAD ADJ1", and then
press the key.
5
If the key is pressed, the "HEAD ADJ1" of
adjustment patterns is printed.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
FUNK SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
# ADJUST PATTERN
> TEST PRINT
# ADJUST PATTERN
* HEAD ADJ 1 OK
# ADJUST PATTERN
* EXECUTING
Replacing the Paper Roll
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Head position adjustment
Left and Right Head position
adjustment
Reciprocating position adjustment (R)
Reciprocating position adjustment (L)
Paper discharge
direction
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Section 2 Basic Operations
(2) Left and Right Head position adjustment
Adjusts the jetting position of nozzle.
Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern.
1
Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display
"L/R ADJ".
2
Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and
press the key.
3
Of the left/right head position adjustment of the "HEAD
ADJ1" patterns, enter a numeric value of the fittest
pattern.
Select the digit to be entered between > and & with ,
keys, and change value with , keys.
4
Press the key.
# L/R ADJ Bk
> +00&A
# L/R ADJ Y
> +00&A
Replacing the Paper Roll
-21 -8
Find a head adjustment sample where
2 lines with the same color are aligned.
In case of Y-head illustrated in the
right, for instance, -21 shows the
sample where both are not aligned; -8
shows the sample where both are
aligned. Accordingly, input -8 as an
appropriate adjustment value.
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(3) Head position adjustment
Adjusts the head position for the scanning direction on a Bk head
basis.
Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern.
1
Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display
"H-POS ADJ".
2
Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and
press the key.
3
Of the main scan head position adjustment of the "HEAD
ADJ1" patterns, enter a numeric value of the fittest
pattern.
Select the digit to be entered between > and & with ,
keys, and change value with , keys.
4
Press the key.
# H-POS ADJ Lm
> +00&A
# H-POS ADJ Lc
> +00&A
-21 +2
Find a head adjustment sample where
the BK head-line and the head-position
are aligned. In case of LC-head
illustrated in the right, for instance, -21
shows the sample where both are not
aligned; +2 shows the sample where
both are aligned. Accordingly, input + 2
as an appropriate adjustment value.
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Section 2 Basic Operations
(4) Reciprocating position (Left) adjustment
Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Left).
Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern.
1
Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display
"I-POS (L) ADJ".
2
Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and
press the key.
3
Of the reciprocating print position (Left) adjustment of the
"HEAD ADJ1" patterns, enter a numeric value of the
fittest pattern.
Select the digit to be entered between > and & with ,
keys, and change value with , keys.
For a hint on how to locate an appropriate adjustment value, refer
to (2) Head Right and Left Adjustment on page 2-27.
4
Press the key.
# I-POS (L) ADJ Bk
> +00&A
# I-POS (L) ADJ Bk
> +00&A
Replacing the Paper Roll
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(5) Reciprocating print osition (Right) adjustment
Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Right).
Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern.
1
Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display
"I-POS (R) ADJ".
2
Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and
press the key.
3
Of the reciprocating head position (Right) adjustment of
the "HEAD ADJ1" patterns, enter a numeric value of the
fittest pattern.
Select the digit to be entered between > and & with ,
keys, and change value with , keys.
For a hint on how to locate an appropriate adjustment value, refer
to (2) Head Right and Left Adjustment on page 2-27.
4
Press the key.
# I-POS (R) ADJ Bk
> +00&A
# I-POS (R) ADJ M
> +00&A
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Replacing Ink Cartridges
This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge.
Ink cartridges should be replaced in the following two cases:
- If ink has run out
- If an ink cartridge is not installed
The ink cartridge replacement procedure in the following each case
is explained below.
Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure
1
Open the ink cover.
Ink cartridge
-Do not remove an ink cartridge under the following
conditions.
Depending on the printer status, the ink spills within the
ink box, causing a trouble.
-In case that no power is supplied to the printer because
of a power failure or printer breaker off.
- In case that an error other than ink end has occurred.
-If the cartridge in which the ink remains is replaced, do so
in the offline mode.
(=> "Section 3 Ink Menu (5)")
-Make sure the upside and downside of the ink cartridge
before installing.
NOTE
Push here to open/close the ink cover.
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2
Remove an ink cartridge from the printer.
3
Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer.
4
Close the ink cover.
5
End of ink cartridge replacement.
- If it is 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.
New ink cartridge
Ink cover
Ink cover
Ink cover
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge
1
A guidance message appears.
2
Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge
Replacement Procedure.”
OPEN R INKCOVER
CHANGE XX INK
XX: Ink name
C: CYAN
M: MAGENTA
Y: YELLOW
OPEN L INKCOVER
CHANGE XX INK
XX: Ink name
Bk: BLACK
Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA
Lc: LIGHT CYAN
Replacing Ink Cartridges
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If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed
1
The guidance message appears.
2
Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge
Replacement Procedure.”
OPEN R INKCOVER
SET XX INK
XX: Ink name
C: CYAN
M: MAGENTA
Y: YELLOW
OPEN L INKCOVER
SET XX INK
XX: Ink name
Bk: BLACK
Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA
Lc: LIGHT CYAN
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Replacing Cartridges during Printing
This unit enables you to replace the ink cartridges during the online
printing without interrupting the printing operation. Accordingly,
the guidance for ink replacement during the online printing is
displayed on the second line of LCD. The following describes the
guidance shown if the ink cover is opened during the online printing
or if the ink in main cartridge is used up.
<If the Ink Cover is Opened>
The guidance that prompts you to close the ink cover is displayed
on the second line of LCD. The printing operation continues if the
ink is present in the sub tank even though the ink cover is open.
However, no ink is supplied to the sub tank because the ink cover
is open.
If the ink in the sub tank is used up, the print pause mode is activated
and the printing operation is interrupted until the ink cover is closed.
To recover from the interrupted state, close the ink cover and press
the ONLINE key, and the pause mode is then cancelled and the
print will restart.
PRINTING
ROLL: 64 (PAPER)
PRINTING
INKCOVER IS OPEN
PRINTING
CLOSE X INKCOVER
XXXX:
L, R
Replacing Ink Cartridges
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<If the Ink in Main Cartridge is Used Up>
The guidance that prompts you to replace the main cartridge is
displayed on the second line of LCD. The printing operation
continues until the ink in the sub tank is used up. During this time,
if you replace the cartridge, the printing operation can continue
without interrupting the printing operation.
If the main cartridge is not replaced even after the ink in the sub
tank was used up, the print pause mode is activated and the printing
operation is interrupted until the main cartridge is replaced.
To recover from the interrupted state, close the ink cover and press
the ONLINE key, and the pause mode is then cancelled and the
print will restart.
PRINTING
ROLL: 64 (PAPER)
PRINTING
OPEN X INKCOVER
PRINTING
CHANGE YY INK
XXXX: L, R
YY: Bk Lm Lc Y M C
-The guidance concerning the ink replacement during the
online printing is displayed on the second line of LCD,
same as the guidance mentioned above.
Respective recovery methods are same as usual trouble-
shooting methods.
HINT
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Section 2 Basic Operations
If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected
1
The guidance message appears.
2
Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge
Replacement Procedure.”
OPEN R INKCOVER
CHECK XX INK
XX: Ink name
C: CYAN
M: MAGENTA
Y: YELLOW
OPEN L INK COVER
CHECK XX INK
XX: Ink name
Bk: BLACK
Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA
Lc: LIGHT CYAN
Replacing Ink Cartridges
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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.
- Do not replace the waste ink bottle during printing.
Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure
1
Loosen the knob and lift up the lever from the waste ink
bottle.
2
Wait for a while to drop the remaining ink into the ink tube.
3
Take out the filled waste ink bottle from the printer, and
securely cap the waste ink bottle to replace with a new
one.
Waste ink bottle
NOTE
(1)
(2)
(3)
Lever
Knob
Tube
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Section 2 Basic Operations
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.
7
The selection message of the waste ink counter setting
(reset (clear)) will be displayed.
8
Select “YES” and press the key.
#INK COUNT RESET
*NO
#INK COUNT RESET
*YES
(1)
(2)
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle
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2
The selection message of the waste ink counter setting
(reset (clear)) will be displayed.
-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.
#INK COUNT RESET
*NO
#INK COUNT RESET
*YES
NOTE
If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full
1
Replace the waste ink bottle according to the “Waste Ink
Bottle Replacement Procedure.”
-Make sure visually whether or not the waste ink bottle is
not full before using the printer.
NOTE
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Section 2 Basic Operations
If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed
1
A guidance message appears on the LCD.
2
Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install
the waste ink bottle cover.
⇒See the step 3 of the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement
Procedure.
3
The selection message of the waste ink counter setting
(rest (clear)) will be displayed.
4
Select “*YES” and press the key.
BOTTLE ISN’T SET
SET BOTTLE
#INK COUNT RESET
*NO
#INK COUNT RESET
*YES
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle
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Head Cleaning "CLEANING"
1
Put the printer offline. (Press the key.)
2
Press the key to display the CLEANING menu.
3
Press the key to enter the head cleaning menu.
4
Press the key.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
# CLEANING
>NORMAL
# CLEANING
* OK?
5
Press the key and key to select a cleaning
option.
#CLEANING
*NORMAL
#CLEANING
*SLIGHT
#CLEANING
*STRONG
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Section 2 Basic Operations
6
Press the key.
7
Make sure that the waste ink bottle is not full, and then
press the key again.
NOTE
- The cleaning takes several minutes.
8
When the cleaning is completed, the screen is retured to
step 3 automatically.
9
Press the key to return to the original offline mode.
CLEANING
WAIT A MOMENT XXX
# CLEANING
>NORMAL
XXX : Figure will be increased
in about 10 seconds.
#CLEANING
*BOTTLE OK?
Head Cleaning "CLEANING"
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Paper Feed "FEED"
This section describes how to manually feed paper after printing.
1
Put the printer offline. (Press the key.)
2
Press the key to display the FEED menu.
3
Hold down the key.
While the key is kept pressed, the currently selected roll paper is fed.
If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged.
4
When the key is released, paper feeding stops and
the top screen returns to offline mode.
PAPER FEEDING
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
INK ENTRY
PAPER F•ADJ
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Section 2 Basic Operations
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)
<How to Use the Origin Point Setting Function>
1
Lift the pressure roller up/down lever and rewind the
paper.
-Rewind the paper after the paper is enoughly dried.
If not, the 1st time printing image may be damaged.
SET PAPER
PUSH DOWN LEVER
NOTE
Blank area
Pressure roller up/down lever
Origin point
Base point
Paper Feed "FEED"
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2
Push down the pressure roller up/down lever.
3
Select “BASE” in the “SELECT PAPER” menu and press
the key.
4
Input the paper width and press the key.
5
Input the base point (print offset value for paper width
direction: origin point).
The previous setting value will be displayed.
PAPER WIDTH
*1372 mm
BASE POINT
*0000 mm
SELECT PAPER
ROLL/SHEET: BASE
Pressure roller up/down lever
The paper width detected at
previous time is displayed.
(Paper width input range: 290
to 1635 mm)
The base point set at previous
time is displayed.
The origin moves if either paper width or base point is set.
Print margin
Base point input value
Paper width input value
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Section 2 Basic Operations
7
Select a paper type again.
-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 settings cannot be saved.
-The origin point setting function can be used only for paper
roll. This function cannot be used for the cut sheet.
SELECT PAPER TYPE
PAPER: TYPE01
PREPARING PAPER
WAIT A MOMENT
NOTE
PAPER FEED BACK
*NO
PAPER FEED BACK
*YES
The area from the paper output
sensor position to the print start
position (the grid roller) becomes
print dead area.
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.)
6
Select “*Yes” or “No” of back feed operation.
NOTE
-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.
Paper Feed "FEED"
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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.
2
Insert the paper tube with the lead paper to the left
flange.
Paper tube
Tape
Approx. 1 m Paper tube
Lead paper
-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.
-The paper tube width on the winding side must be same
as the width of the rolled paper to be printed.
The use of larger width may cause a winding deviation.
NOTE
Left flange
Tension roller
Paper tube
Left flange
Flange
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Section 2 Basic Operations
5
Lift the pressure roller up/down lever, insert paper from
the paper feeder, push down the pressure roller up/down
lever to set the paper, and feed paper by the Feed menu
on the operation panel (see Section 3, Operation Panel
Menu Operations (Feed Menu)) until the paper is wound.
Paper feeder
Paper delivery unit (rear)
4
Tighten the right flange knob securely.
Left flange
Paper tube
Right flange
Paper tube Right flange
Right flange
3
Slide the right flange (movable side) and insert it into the
paper tube.
Paper tube
Knob
Pressure roller up/down lever
Pressure roller up/down lever
(2)
(1)
(3)
Installing Paper on Winder
2-50
7
Manually turn the scroller flange in the direction of
winding to wind the paper slightly.
8
Check the positions of the paper and winding sensor,
and install it.
6
Tape the edge of the paper on the lead paper at three
positions: both sides and center.
Paper tube
Tape
Tension roller
Tension roller
Paper
Lead paper
Tape
Winding sensor
Winder switch
Right flange
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Section 2 Basic Operations
• Tension roller setting.
•Slack winding: Set the tension roller to the upper side.
•Tension winding: Set the tension roller to the lower side.
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, be sure to use the slack winding
for glossy paper.
Also, inner winding and outer winding are available.
Tension roller
Tension roller
Slide seven tension rollers according to the paper width.
To slide a tension roller, loosen three slotted head screws.
Installing Paper on Winder
2-52
-Slacken the paper so that it passes inside the winding
sensor.
-If the winding 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.
NOTE
-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.
Fold the winding sensor, or handle the printing surface with
care.
In case that the paper roll for the winding unit
exceeds the diameter of the winding unit’s flange.
• 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.
-Do not change the order of seven tension rollers, as their
outside diameters are different.
Changing the order will cause a skew.
NOTE
Outer winding
Winding unit OFF
Inner winding
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature
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 the 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.
LCD
Print Heater ON/OFF key
Print Heater UP/DOWN key
Front Heater ON/OFF key
Front Heater UP/DOWN key
Rear Heater ON/OFF key
Rear Heater UP/DOWN key
Preset temperature
Current temperature
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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.
It is recommended that the front heater, the print heater and the rear
heater be set to lower than 50 °C, 45 °C and 50 °C, respectively.
When the print heater is set to higher than 45 °C, we recommend
setting the head motion mode to "HIGHLIGHT."
NOTE
-When the print heater temperature is set to high, fixibility
of the ink is improved, but paper wrinkle or mat print may
be caused.
Adjust heater temperature according to the paper type and
environmental temperature.
-When the print heater temperature is set to high, the printer
may print at low speed to ensure stable print quality .
-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 paper wrinkle.
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Flow of heater temperature setting
(1) If the paper type is selected in setting the paper, the temperature initial
value of each heater set for that paper is set on the heater control panel.
-If the temperature initial value has been set, the heater turns on. (Heating
does not start yet.)
-If the temperature initial value is set to **, the heater turns off. (The set
temperature display on the heater control panel becomes OFF.)
(2) If the print data are sent from the host (PC), either of the following
operations is performed before the print starts.
A) If "Priority Setting (Heater)" set for the paper is "Data Priority"
-The temperature set with RIP (print data, job) overwrites the set
temperature on the heater control panel, and the heating starts. (The
heating does not start if the temperature set value is OFF.)
-If the temperature is not set with RIP (print data, job), the heating starts
with the set temperature on the heater control panel.
B) If "Priority Setting (Heater)" set for the paper is "Panel Priority"
-The temperature set with RIP is ignored and the heating starts with the
set temperature on the heater control panel.
(3) The print starts when the current temperature of front, print, and rear heaters
all reaches the value exceeding "set temperature -2 °C", the print starts.
If the current temperature is higher than the set temperature, the print starts
without waiting for the temperature to drop. Even after the print started, the
temperature control is made so that the heaters keep the set temperature.
(4) During the printing, the temperature can vary while the printing is
performed by changing the set temperature with the "TEMPERATURE
UP/DOWN" key on the heater control panel.
Even after the print finished, the temperature changed in this section
remains as "set temperature".
(5) Hence, the print job returns to step (2).
For the temperature initial value setting of front, print, and rear heaters, and
the priority setting (heater), see Section 3 Entry Menu.
-The heaters operate under the condition displayed on the
heater control panel, whatever means are used to set
the temperature.
HINT
Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature
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Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever
Alternate the media gripping pressure of the paper transmission
roller according to the media.
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.”
Use the media pressure alternation lever to alternate the media
gripping pressure (See the figure below) .
Normal pressure
High pressure
NOTE
- The shape of the lever groove is shown below.
Pull the lever front and push up the lever for alternate the
pressure from high to normal.
(1)
(2)
Paper pressure alternation lever
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Section 2 Basic Operations
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)
2
Open the cap cover and loosen the head fixing screws (2
pieces) with a screw driver.
3
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 paper 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
head up/down lever down even for the thinner media.
Head fixing screw
Head up/down lever
Cap cover
Up (for thinner media (standard))
Down (for thicker media)
1
Enter SERVICE menu and execute HEAD HEIGHT ADJ
on the operation panel.
#ADJUST HEIGHT
>
#ADJUST HEIGHT
>EXECUTING
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4
Tighten the head fixing screws (2 pieces).
-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.)
NOTE
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Section 2 Basic Operations
Media edge guards
Media
-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.
NOTE
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.
Using the Media Edge Guard
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Using the FAN Guard Slide Lever
Cut suction of the FAN for unused area to protect the head from
suction of the FAN.
Slide the FAN guard slide lever between 50 inch width and 64 inch
width.
Set the FAN guard slide lever according to the paper width you
use.
-When setting the FAN guard slide lever for 50 inch width
paper at 64 inch width paper printing, the paper cannot be
passed.
- Do not move the fan guard slide lever during print.
If the fan guard slide lever hits the paper, paper jam could
be occurred.
-To prevent a jam due to the skew feed, ensure a clearance
of about 5mm between the arrow on the slide lever and
the paper edge.
NOTE
Paper
Slide lever
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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/restart and print cancel are available during checking
the print condition from the paper outlet side.
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.
(Rear)
PRINT Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys
Paper
ONLINE key
CANCEL key
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Inspection & Maintenance
Regular inspection and maintenance by operators are described
below.
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.
Categoly Inspection/Maintenance page to be
referred
1Daily inspection and maintenance
-Wiper Blade Cleaning
-Wiper Sponge Cleaning
-Capping Unit Cleaning
-Waste Ink Bottle Disposal
-Soft Head Cleaning
-Test Print
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2Every one month inspection and
maintenance -Head cleaning 2-67
3
When leaving the printer for a long
time in power off state (more than
2weeks)
-Service Clean 2-67
4
When returning the printer from a
long time leaving (more than 2
weeks)
-Head Wash
-Ink charge after head washing 2-68
5
When returning the printer from a
long time leaving (within 2 weeks)
in power off state.
-Head Wash
-Ink charge after head washing 2-69
6When leaving the printer in power
off for more than one month
Aservice call error message will
be displayed on the operation
panel. Contact our service center.
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Daily inspection and maintenance
Perform the followings every day to ensure stable print quality.
(1) Wiper Blade Cleaning
(2) Wiper Sponge Cleaning
(3) Capping Unit Cleaning
(4) Waste Ink Bottle Disposal
(5) Soft Head Cleaning
(6) Test Print
NOTE
<Wiper Blade Cleaning>
Enter to the “SERVICE” menu and select “WIPE CLEANING” on
the operation panel.
The wiper blade will come up for cleaning.
Open the rear cover and the wiper cover.
#WIPER CLEANING
>
Rear cover
Wiper cover
- Perform the above every day before print.
-Always use our specified cleaning liquid and cleaning swab.
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Check no dregs of the dried ink and no damage on the blades.
Clean the front and back of the blades with the cleaning 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.
-Take extreme care not to allow the wiper cleaning liquid to
attach to the parts other than wiper blades.
Attaching the wiper cleaning liquid to the belts or sensors
may cause a trouble.
Wiper blades
NOTE
<Wiper Sponge Cleaning>
The wiper sponge has to be moistened.
Check the 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.
We recommend applying wiper cleaning liquid of one syringe to the
wiper sponge every day.
Wiper sponge
Syringe
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NOTE
-Take extreme care not to spill the wiper cleaning liquid on
the parts other than the wire sponge.
Spilling the wiper cleaning liquid on the belts or sensors
may cause a trouble.
#CAP CLEANING
>
NOTE
Clean he edge and periphery
of the upper surface of the
cap.
<Capping Unit Cleaning>
Enter to the SERVICE menu and select “CAP CLEANING” on the
operation panel.
The head carriage will move to the wipe side and you can access easily
to the capping unit.
Open the rear cover and cap cover. Wipe up the edge and periphery of
the upper surface of all (six) caps carefully with the cleaning swab.
Close the cap cover and rear cover. The head carriage will return to the
capping unit position (home position) automatically.
-Do not leave the printer for long time in the condition that
the head carriage is not on the capping unit.
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<Waste Ink Bottle Disposal>
Pour the waste ink into the proper container you prepared and make
the waste ink bottle empty.
<Test Print>
Enter to the “ADJUST” menu and select “TEST PRINT” on the
operation panel. (See page 3-44.)
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, perform slight head cleaning
in the “CLEANING” menu. (See page 2-42.)
<Soft Head Cleaning>
Enter to the “CLEANING” menu and select “SLIGHT” on the
operation panel. (See page 2-42.)
-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 soft head cleaning after completion of the test
print.
NOTE
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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.
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.
Prepare the storage kit (IP6-137).
Six maintenance liquid cartridges (IP6-107) and six dummy
cartridges (IP6-118) are packed together in the storage kit.
Six maintenance liquid cartridges are used up by one service clean.
<Servce Clean>
Enter to the “SERVICE” menu and select “ SERVICE CLEAN.”
After the service clean finished, turn off the power with dummy
cartridges inserted and leave the printer as it is.
The head wash operation is mandatory when returning the printer from
the status that the service clean is performed.
#SERVICE
>SERVICE CLEAN
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<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.
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.
Prepare the cleaning kit (IP6-117).
Six cleaning liquid cartridges (IP6-119) and six dummy cartridges
(IP6-118) are packed together in the cleaning kit.
Six cleaning liquid cartridges are used up by one head wash.
<Head Wash>
Select HEAD WASH in SERVICE menu on the operation panel.
After performing the head wash, charge the ink (See Ink Charge after
Head Washing).
-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.
NOTE
#SERVICE
>HEAD WASH
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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 slight
cleaning in the “CLEANING” menu.
(See page 2-42.)
#SERVICE
>INK CHARGE
NOTE
-The ink of about 200cc is used for the ink charge. If the
cartridge in which the remaining amount of ink is less than
200cc has been inserted, replace it with the cartridge that
contains the ink more than 200cc.
When returning the printer from a long time leaving (within 2 weeks) in
power off state.
<Head Wash>
Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleaning liquid.
Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory.
Prepare the cleaning kit (IP6-117).
Six cleaning liquid cartridges (IP6-119) and six dummy cartridges (IP6-
118) are packed together in the cleaning kit.
Six cleaning liquid cartridges are used up by one head wash.
After performing the head wash, charge the ink (See Ink Charge After
Head Washing).
#SERVICE
>HEAD WASH
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<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.
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 slight
cleaning in the “CLEANING” menu.
(See page 2-42.)
#SERVICE
>INK CHARGE
-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.
NOTE
NOTE
-The ink of about 200cc is used for the ink charge. If the
cartridge in which the remaining amount of ink is less than
200cc has been inserted, replace it with the cartridge that
contains the ink more than 200cc.
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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.
-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.
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.
-Turn OFF the printer power switch before cleaning.
-Do not blow off paper dust.
If doing so, print quility gets bad influence.
NOTE
NOTE
-Do not leave the printer without maintenance liquid charge
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.
Paper feed
Rear cover
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
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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.
2
Wipe out the ink mark on the platen with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
Platen
Soft cloth
Ink
Platen
Soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
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3
If ink gets into vacuum holes on the platen, 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 ø3 mm mini-cotton swab.
Platen
Mini-cotton swab
Inspection & Maintenance
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
Section 3 Operation Panel
Menu Operations
This section outlines the user menu structure and operations.
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
F.ADJ Menu
SERVICE Menu
CLEANING Menu
FEED Menu
FUNC Menu
ADJUST Menu
SYSTEM Menu
RESET Menu
Contents of This Section
3-2
Basic Menu Operation
When the 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.
Menu Hierarchical Structure
The menu has the following hierarchical structures:
<Menu group>
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.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
XX INK REST: YYY%
DATE : XX/XX/XX
ROLL(XXXXXX)
#SELECT PAPER
>01 : TYPE01
SHEET(XXXXXX)
YYYYmmXZZZZmm
BASE(XXXXXX)
YYY
#NAME
>01 : TYPE01
#FEED ADJUST
>01 : 099.80%
Execution form
(Display)
#SCAN WAIT TIME
>01 : 000sec
#PRINT MODE
>01 : NORMAL
#DIRECTION
>01 : BI
#CONDITION PASS
>01 : NONE
Enter a choice.
- NORMAL - DEWITY
- FINE - FAST
- DRAFT
(1)
Menu Tree
Basic Menu Operation
Execution form
(Display)
Execution form
(Display)
Enter a choice
01 to 20
Execution form
(Display)
Enter characters
Enter a value
000 to 999
Enter a value
97.0 to 103.0
Enter a choice.
- BI
- UNI
Enter a choice.
- NONE - 2 hours
- 30 min - 4 hours
- 1 hour
(2) (3)
#EDGE GUARD
>01 : USE
#PAPER FEED MODE
>01 : SEQUENCE 1
#WINDER MODE
>01 : SLACK
Enter a choice
- USE
- NOT USE
Enter a choice
- SEQUENCE 1
- SEQUENCE 2
Enter a choice
- SLACK
- TENSION
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#VACUUM
>01 : NORMAL
#PAPER SET MODE
>01 : NORMAL
#WAIT HEATER
>01 : WAIT
#PRINT HEATER
>01 : 40C
#FRONT HEATER
>01 : 30C
#REAR HEATER
>01 : 50C
#COLOR STRIPE
>01 : OFF
#HEAD MOTION
>01 : NORMAL
#HEAD HEIGHT
>01 : NORMAL
Enter a choice
- OFF
- ON
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- LOW
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- SAVING
Enter a choice
- WAIT
- SKIP
Enter a value
15 to 55
Enter a value
15 to 55
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- HIGHLIGHT
Enter a value
15 to 55
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- HIGH
#I-POS (L) ADJ YY
>01 : +00&A
Enter a value
-32 to +31, a to H
YY: Bk, Lm, Lc, Y, M, C
(4)
(3)
# CLEANING MODE
>01: MODE 1
Enter a choice
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
# BACK ADJUST
>01: +0000 PULSE
Enter a value
±2000
#I-POS (R) ADJ YY
>01 : +00&A
Enter a value
-32 to +31, a to H
YY: Bk, Lm, Lc, Y, M, C
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# FEED PATTERN
>ROUGH (NORMAL)
Enter a choice
- ROUGH (NORMAL)
- ROUGH (H-QUAL)
- ROUGH (H-DENS)
- ROUGH (DRAFT)
- DETAIL (NORMAL)
- DETAIL (H-QUAL)
- DETAIL (H-DENS)
- DETAIL (DRAFT)
(5)
(4)
(1) (2)
Basic Menu Operation
#FEED ADJUST
>099.80%
#SERVICE
>SERVICE CLEAN
#CAP CLEANING
>
#WIPER CLEANING
>
#FILL CAP
>
Enter a value
97.0 to 103.0%
Enter a choice
- SERVICE CLEAN
- HEAD WASH
- INK CHARGE
- INK EXTRACT
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
Execution form
Execution form
Execution form
# BACK PATTERN
>NORMAL
# BACK ADJUST
>+0000 PULSE
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- H-DENSITY
- H-QUALITY
- DRAFT
Enter a value
±2000
# ADJUST HEIGHT
>Execution form
#DLETE PAPER
>02 : TYOE02 OK?
Enter a value
01 to 20
#COPY SOURCE
>01
Enter a value
01 to 20
#COPY DEST
>01→01✽
Enter a value
01 to 20
#PRIORITY MODE
>01 : DATA
Enter a choice
- DATA
- PANEL
#PRIORITY HETER
>01 : DATA
Enter a choice
- DATA
- PANEL
#PRIORITY FEED
>01 : DATA
Enter a choice
- DATA
- PANEL
(6)
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FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
#MENU PRINT
>
#ERROR LOG PRINT
>
# L / R ADJ YY
>+00&A
#TRACE PRINT
>01 : SEQUENCE 1
#ADJUST PATTERN
>TEST PRINT
# H-POS ADJ YY
>+00&A
# I-POS (L) ADJ YY
>+00&A
#LANGUAGER
>JAPANESE
#F/W VERSION
*X.XX_YY
Enter a value
-32 to +31, A to H
YY: Bk, Lm, Lc, Y, M, C
Enter a choice
- TEST PRINT - HEAD ADJ1
- HEAD ADJ2 - HEAD ADJ1-1
- HEAD ADJ1-2 - HEAD ADJ1-3
- HEAD ADJ2-1 - HEAD ADJ2-2
Enter a choice
- JAPANESE
- ENGLISH
(7)
(5)
Execution form
Execution form
Execution form
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
YY: Bk, Lm, Lc, Y, M, C
Execution form
(Display)
#BOOT VERSION
*X.XX
Execution form
(Display)
# I-POS (R) ADJ YY
>+00&A
Enter a value
-32 to +31, A to H
YY: Bk, Lm, Lc, Y, M, C
#CLEANING
>NORMAL
#FEEDING
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- SLIGHT
- STRONG
Execution form
#WASTE INK SAVING
>NORMAL
Enter a choice
- NORMAL
- SAVING
(6)
#HISTORY PRINT
>Execution form
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
(7)
Basic Menu Operation
#IPB VERSION
*X.X
Execution form
(Display)
#WIM VERSION
*X.X
Execution form
(Display)
#IPB VERSION
*X.X
Execution form
(Display)
#ASIC VERSION
*X.XX
Execution form
(Display)
#HEAT HW VERSION
*XX.X
Execution form
(Display)
#HEAT FW VERSION
*XX.X
Execution form
(Display)
#SCSI ID
*ID : X
Execution form
(Display)
#DATE(YY/MM/DD)
>03 / 08 / 01
Enter a value
00/01/01 to 99/12/31
#SYSTEM TIME
>00 : 00
Enter a value
00 : 00 to 23 : 59
#INITIAL SET
>Execution form
INITIALIZING
WAIT A MOMENT Execution form
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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 , , and keys.
- Switch between menu group screens with the key.
(3) Menu selection:
- , 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:
- , keys : Switch between parameters.
Increment or decrement a value when it is
entered.
- , keys : Shift digit when entering a value.
(5) 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 menu, 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.
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
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 , , , keys.
Select ENTRY menu with key.
(2) Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with and keys.
Select PRINT MODE .
You can return to (1) with key.
(3) Press key so that parameters can be changed.
(4) Select a parameter for the menu with and keys.
Select 01 : FINE.
(5) Press key to change the parameter and return to (2).
# PRINT MODE
> 01 : NORMAL
# PRINT MODE
* 01 : NORMAL
# PRINT MODE
* 01 : FINE
# PRINT MODE
> 01 : FINE
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
Basic Menu Operation
3-10
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 , , , keys.
Select menu with key.
(2) Select a sub-menu of the ADJUST menu with and keys.
Select PAPER FEED ADJ. menu.
You can return to (1) with key.
(3) Press key so that parameters can be changed.
(4) Move to a digit to be modified with and keys.
# PAPER FEED ADJ
> 099. 80%
# PAPER FEED ADJ
* 099. 80%
# PAPER FEED ADJ
* 099. 80%
(5) Modify the value by pressing the and keys.
(6) Press key to change the parameter and return to (2).
# PAPER FEED ADJ
* 099. 70%
# PAPER FEED ADJ
> 099. 70%
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
If 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 , , , keys.
Select FUNC menu with key.
(2) Select a sub-menu of the FUNC menu with and keys.
Select MENU PRINT menu.
You can return to (1) with key.
(3) Press key.
(4) Press key to execute the function.
Press key to return to (2) without executing the function.
(5) After execution, return to (2).
# MENU PRINT
>
# MENU PRINT
> OK ?
# MENU PRINT
* EXECUTING
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
Basic Menu Operation
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Case 2: To display only
The SCSI ID menu of the SYSTEM menu is given as an example.
(1) Select a menu group with , , , keys.
Select SYSTEM menu with key.
(2) Select a sub-menu of the SYSTEM menu with and keys.
When the SCSI ID is selected, it is displayed.
(3) Another sub-menu of the SYSTEM menu can be selected with and
keys.
You can return to (1) with key.
# SCSI ID
* ID : x
*x: SCSI ID number
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
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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 , , , keys.
Select ENTRY menu with key.
(2) Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with and keys.
Select NAME.
(3) Press keys so that parameter can be changed.
(4) Select a character code group by pressing the and keys
or and keys.
Modify the value by pressing the or key.
(See “Character List” in the next page. )
(5) Move to a digit by pressing the and keys.
Then, modify the value.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
#NAME
*01 : TYPE01
# NAME
*01 : CYPE01
#NAME
*01 : CYPE01
# NAME
>01 : TYPE01
Basic Menu Operation
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(6) Press key to determine the parameter.
# C_PAPER NAME
>01 : CYPE01 *
Backward
( + key)
Forward
( + key)
Character code group Character
Symbols space, !, • • • •
Numerals 0 to 9
Alphabet • Capital letter A toZ
Alphabet • Small letter a to z
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Katakana: line
Small letter katakana
Special characters a, ä, b, • • • •
key key
<Character List>
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
Menu Operations
INK Menu
This menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink.
When the key is pressed, information on each color ink is
displayed at three-second intervals.
XX: Color name, such as Bk,
Lm, Lc, Y, M, and C.
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 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.)
XX INK REST : YYY%
DATE : ZZ/ZZ/ZZ
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
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PAPER Menu
This menu is used to display media information or replace the paper.
When the key is pressed, information on media is displayed at
three-second intervals.
<Paper roll>
X: Paper type
Y: Paper size
<Cut sheet>
X: Paper type
Y: Paper width (mm)
Z: Paper length (mm)
<Base>
X: Paper type
Y: Paper size
(1) When the and 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.
ROLL(XXXXXX)
YYY
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
Key
SHEET(XXXXXX)
YYYYmm x ZZZMM
BASE(XXXXXX)
YYY
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ENTRY Menu
This menu is used to set up parameters for drawings.
When the key is pressed, parameters can be set.
(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.
<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.
<Parameter (Enter characters)>
A six-digit character (symbols, alphanumerals, katakanas, others)
#SELECT PAPER
>01 : TYPE01
PAPER ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
Key
#SELECT PAPER
>01 : TYPE01
#NAME
>01 : TYPE01
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(3) Paper feed adjustment value (FEED ADJUST) (Unit: %)
Set a paper feed adjustment value.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
XXX.XX% (97.00 to 103.00%)
(4) Scan waiting time (SCAN WAIT TIME) (Unit: second)
Set the paper scanning wait time.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
Input three-digit in second unit.
(5) Print mode setting (PRINT MODE)
Set a print mode.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
NORMAL: (4-pass)
FINE: (8-pass)
DENSITY: (8-pass)
FAST: (4-pass)
DRAFT: (2-pass)
FEED ADJUST
>01 : 099.80%
BASE=099.92%
>01 : 099.80%
SCAN WAIT TIME
>01 : 000sec
PRINT MODE
NORMAL
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(6) Print direction setting (DIRECTION)
Set a print direction.
<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.
(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 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.)
#DIRECTION
>01 : BI
#CONDITION PASS
>01 : NONE
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<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.
- 1 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 extremely wrinkled.
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(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.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-USE : Set when the edge guard is used.
-NOT USE : Set when the edge guard is not used.
(9) Paper feed mode setting (PAPER FEED MODE)
Set a paper feed mode.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-SEQUENCE 1 : Feeds the paper in the normal paper feed
sequence.
-SEQUENCE 2 : Feeds the paper in the counter measure
sequence for paper with glue.
(10) Winder mode (WINDER MODE)
Set a paper winding mode.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-SLACK : Drives the winder with the SLACK rewinding
method.
-TENSION : Drives the winder with the TENSION rewinding
method.
#EDGE GUARD
>01 : USE
#PAPER FEED MODE
>01 : SEQUENCE 1
#WINDER MODE
>01 : SLACK
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(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.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-NORMAL :Detects the paper width when replacing or setting
the paper, and then completes the paper setting 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.
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.
#PAPER SET MODE
>01 : NORMAL
NOTE
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(12) Wind value setting for FAN (VACUUM)
Sets wind value for FAN.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-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.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-WAIT: Waits the time until the heater temperature reaches
the preset temperature.
-SKIP: Starts printing even if the heater temperature does
not reach the preset temperature.
(14) Initial temperature setting for the front heater (FRONT HEATER)
Sets the front heater temperature.
(Celsius) (Fahrenheit)
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-Range: 15 °C to 55 °C
(The heater will be OFF when "**" is set.)
#VACUUM
>01 : NORMAL
#WAIT HEATER
>01 : WAIT
#FRONT HEATER
>01 : 086F
#FRONT HEATER
>01 : 30C
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(15) Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER)
Sets the platen heater temperature.
(Celsius) (Fahrenheiht)
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-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)
<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.
Celsius and Fahrenheiht conversion equation.
F=(9/5) C+ 32
C=(5/9) (F-32)
(17) Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE)
Sets ON/OFF of the color stripe print.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-OFF: Does not print the color stripe at the origin point.
-ON: Prints the color stripe print at the origin point.
#PRINT HEATER
>01 : 104F
#PRINT HEATER
>01 : 40C
#REAR HEATER
>01 : 122F
#REAR HEATER
>01 : 50C
HINT
#COLOR STRIPE
>01 : OFF
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*The color stripe is printed on the test print regardless of this setting.
(18) Head action mode setting (HEAD MOTION)
Selects a head action mode.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-NORMAL: Use this usually.
-HIGHLIGHT: Use this for print gradation data.
#HEAD MOTION
>01 : NORMAL
#HEAD HEIGHT
>01 : NORMAL
Menu Operations
If the color stripe is not set, the print dot-off may occur.
It is recommended to set the color stripe for printing, if
practicable.
NOTE
If a pattern having very low printing rate in even one color is
printed continuously at high temperature, the print dot-off may
occur in low printing rate color. In this case, set the head
mode to HILIGHT PRIORITY.
NOTE
(19) Head height setting (HEAD HEIGHT)
Selects a head height setting. This setting will be matched to the
head height lever setting.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-NORMAL: Use this usually.
- HIGH: Use this for thick media.
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(22) Cleaning mode
Selects a cleaning mode to be performed automatically daring print.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
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.
(21) Reciprocating print position (Right) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C)
Adjusts reciprocating print positions (Right) for all heads. (I-POS
ADJ YY)
Enter an adjustment value based on the head adjustment pattern print.
YY: Ink color
Display order:
Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-Sign: +/-
-Value:-32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8...H=7/8)
(20) Reciprocating print position (Left) adjustment (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.
YY: Ink color
Display order:
Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-Sign: +/-
-Value:-32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8...H=7/8)
#I-POS (R) ADJ YY
>01 : +00&A
# CLEANING MODE
>01: MODE 1
#I-POS (L) ADJ YY
>01 : +00&A
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(24) Paper feed adjustment value priority setting (PRIORITY FEED)
Selects a priority of the paper feed adjustment value.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-DATA: Gives priority to data.
-PANEL: Gives priority to the panel.
# BACK ADJUST
>01: +0000 PULSE
-When the tension winding as the winding mode or sequence
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.
(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.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-±2000 pulses (+5 mm)
-1 pulses=2.5 µm
Menu Operations
NOTE
#PRIORITY FEED
>01 : DATA
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(25) Print mode priority setting (PRIORITY MODE)
Selects a priority of the print mode.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-DATA: Gives priority to data.
-PANEL: Gives priority to the panel.
(26) Heater mode priority setting (PRIORITY HEATER)
Selects a priority of the heater mode.
<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
>01 : TYPE02
#DELETE PAPER
>01 : TYPE02 OK?
#PRIORITY HEATER
>01 : DATA
#PRIORITY MODE
>01 : DATA
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(28) Copy source and copy destination
Select the copy source and copy destination to copy the media
information.
Parameters to be copied refer to each setting of (2) through (26) in
the ENTRY menu.
1) COPY SOURCE
Select a copy source of the media entry number.
This function copies already registered media information to copy
the parameters in a set of the COPY DEST in 2).
For further information, see the description of parameter copy
method.
<Parameter (choice input)>
Paper No.: 01 - 20 However, only the registered numbers are
displayed.
2) COPY DEST
Select a copy destination for media registration.
<Parameter (choice input)>
Paper No.: 01 - 20 The number already registered is attached
with * (asterisk).
# COPY SOURCE
> 01
# COPY DEST
> 01→01*
Menu Operations
[Additional functions available from V2.00 or later]
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<Description of parameter copy method>
The following explains how to copy the parameter registered to
paper No. 13 to paper No. 20.
1) Select a copy source
The parameter can be changed
with the , key.
(For the copy source number,
only the registered numbers are
displayed)
Press the key to determine
the copy source parameter.
-If the key is pressed in the midway of each menu
operation, the first menu comes back.
# COPY SOURCE
> 01
# COPY SOURCE
* 01
# COPY SOURCE
* 13
# COPY SOURCE
> 13
Key
, Key
Key
NOTE
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2) Select a copy destination
A numeral on the left side is the
copy source number.
The parameter can be changed
with the , key.
(For the copy destination
number, 01 - 20 are displayed)
If the copy destination has
already been registered, * is
displayed following a numeral.
Press the key to determine
the copy destination parameter.
If the copy destination is newly
registered, * is not displayed
following a numeral.
Press the key to execute
the parameter copy operation.
-If the key is pressed in the midway of each menu
operation, the first menu comes back.
# COPY DEST
> 13→01 *
# COPY DEST
* 13→01 *
# COPY DEST
* 13→20
# COPY DEST
* 13→20 OK?
Key
, Key
# COPY DEST
* 13→20 *
Key
Key
Menu Operations
NOTE
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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.
12345
EMANREPAPyssolGettaMrennaBB_TLB
TSUJDADEEF%00.0+)esaB(%61.0+)esaB(%61.0+)esaB(%41.0+)esaB(%41.0+)esaB(
EMITTIAWNACSces0ces0ces0ces0ces0
EDOMTNIRPLAMRONLAMRONLAMRONLAMRONLAMRON
NOITCERIDIBIBIBIBIB
SSAPNOITIDNOCenoNenoNenoNenoNenoN
DRAUGEGDEESUESUESUESUESU
EDOMDEEFREPAP1ECNEUQES1ECNEUQES1ECNEUQES1ECNEUQES1ECNEUQES
EDOMREDNIWKCALSKCALSKCALSKCALSKCALS
EDOMTESREPAPLAMRONLAMRONLAMRONLAMRONLAMRON
MUUCAVLAMRONLAMRONLAMRONLAMRONLAMRON
RETAEHTIAWTIAWTIAWTIAWTIAWTIAW
RETAEHTNORFenoNC°54C°54C°54C°54
RETAEHTNIRPenoNC°04C°04C°04C°04
RETAEHRAERenoNC°54C°54C°54C°54
EPIRTSROLOCNONONONONO
JDA)L(SOPIA&00+A&00+A&00+A&00+A&00+
JDA)R(SOPIA&00+A&00+A&00+A&00+A&00+
EDOMGNINAELC1EDOM1EDOM1EDOM1EDOM1EDOM
TSUJDAKCAB00000
DEEFYTIROIRPATADATADATADATADATAD
EDOMYTIROIRPATADATADATADATADATAD
RETAEHYTIROIRPATADATADATADATADATAD
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
Example of paper registration
1. Select a paper number to be registered newly or revised.
(1) Press the key to enter to the ENTRY menu.
(2) Select "SELECT PAPER" menu with the and keys.
(3) Press the key to change the parameter.
(4) Select a paper number to be registered with the and
keys.
(5) Press the key to fix the paper number. The display
returns to (2) display.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
#SELECT PAPER
>01 : TYPE01
#SELECT PAPER
>01 : TYPE01
#SELECT PAPER
>02 : TYPE02
#SELECT PAPER
>02 : TYPE02
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2. Example of parameter setting
In this example, a paper feed adjustment value will be entered.
(1) Select "FEED ADJUST" menu with the and keys.
(2) Press the key and revise the parameter.
-Determine the paper feed adjustment value by printing the
paper feed adjustment pattern.
(3) Press the key to display the massage.
(This message will be displayed at new registration only.)
(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.
Press the key to stop the new registration. The display
returns to (1) display.
#FEED ADJUST
>02 : 099.80%
#FEED ADJUST
*02 : 099.80%
NOTE
#FEED ADJUST
>02 : ENTRY OK?
#FEED ADJUST
>02 : 099.80%
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F.ADJ Menu
This menu is used to set paper feed adjustment parameters.
When the key is pressed, parameters can be set.
(1) Paper feed adjustment pattern
Prints a pattern for adjusting the paper feed amount.
Two pattern parameters are available, ROUGH that prints the paper
feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0.25% step between 99.0
and 101.0 %, and DETAIL that prints the paper feed amount
adjustment pattern at every 0.06% step between current setting
value ±0.12%.
Obtain approximate value with the ROUGH parameter, and
determine the setting value with the DETAIL parameter. Select a
proper parameter according to the print mode.
Press the key during print to stop the print.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-ROUGH (NORMAL):
Select at adjustment in standard and high speed print modes.
-ROUGH (H-QUAL):
Select at adjustment in high quality print mode.
INK ENTRY
PAPER F.ADJ
#FEED PATTERN
>01 : ROUGH 1
# FEED PATTERN
>ROUGH (NORMAL)
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-ROUGH (H-DENS):
Select at adjustment in high density print mode.
-ROUGH (DRAFT):
Select at adjustment in draft print mode.
-DETAIL (NORMAL):
Select at adjustment in standard and high speed print modes.
-DETAIL (H-QUAL):
Select at adjustment in high quality print mode.
-DETAIL (H-DENS):
Select at adjustment in high density print mode.
-DETAIL (DRAFT):
Select at adjustment in draft print mode.
(2) Paper feed 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.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
xxx.xx% (97.00 to 103.00)
FEED ADJUST
>01 : 099.80%
BASE=099.88%
>01 : 099.80%
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(3) Back feed adjustment pattern
Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper back feed amount.
Select a proper parameter according to the print mode.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-NORMAL:
Select at adjustment in standard and high speed print modes.
-H-QUALITY:
Select at adjustment in high quality print mode.
- H-DENSITY:
Select at adjustment in high density print mode.
-DRAFT:
Select at adjustment in draft print 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.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
±2000 pulse (±5 mm)
1 pulse=2.5µm
# BACK PATTERN
>NORMAL
# BACK ADJUST
>+0000 PULSE
Menu Operations
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SERVICE Menu
This menu is used to maintain the cap and the wiper as well as to
clean the ink path.
When the key is pressed, the service menu will be operable.
(1) Service cleaning (SERVICE)
Selects a service cleaning parameter.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-SERVICE CLEAN
Use this parameter to clean the head and ink path with the
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.
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
#SERVICE
>SERVICE CLEAN
key
#SERVICE
>SERVICE CLEAN
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(2) Cap cleaning (CAP CLEANING)
Moves the print head carriage to the wiper position so that you can
clean the cap unit manually.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(3) Wiper cleaning (WIPER CLEANING)
The wiper blade is lifted so that you can clean the wiper blade
manually.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
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 1 to 2 hours to remove the nozzle clogging.
Use this menu when the print-off cannot be fixed by cleaning
repeatedly.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
-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.
#CAP CLEANING
>
#WIPER CLEANING
>
#FILL CAP
>
NOTE
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(5) Head height
Use this at head height adjustment.
The cap is opened after performing this operation.
# HEAD HEIGHT
>
# ADJUST HEIGHT
>OK
# ADJUST HEIGHT
>EXECUTING
OPEN REAR COVER
ADJUST HEIGHT
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
# ADJUST HEIGHT
>
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(6) Waste ink saving
The waste ink saving mode for the auto cleaning operation is set.
<Parameter (choice input)>
NORMAL: Auto cleaning is executed in the normal operation
mode (initial value).
SAVE: Auto cleaning is executed in the ink saving
operation mode.
In the "SAVE" mode, problems such as a nozzle skip could
occur depending on the data. In such a case, set the
"NORMAL" mode.
CLEANING Menu
This menu is used to clean the head of the printer.
When the key is pressed, the cleaning menu will be operable.
<Parameter (Enter a choice)>
-NORMAL: Cleans the head normally.
-SLIGHT: Cleans the head slightly.
-STRONG: Cleans the head strongly.
See Section 2, Head Cleaning for details.
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
#CLEANING
>NORMAL
key
Menu Operations
NOTE
# WASTE SAVING
> NORMAL
[Additional functions available from V2.00 or later]
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FUNC Menu
This menu is used to execute functions provided for the printer.
When the key is pressed, functions can be executed.
# MENU PRINT
>
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
key
PAPER FEEDING
FEED Menu
While the 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.
When the key is released, paper feeding stops and the top
menu appears on the LCD in offline mode.
SERVICE FEED
CLEANING
key
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#MENU PRINT
>
#ERROR LOG PRINT
>
#TRACE PRINT
>
Menu Operations
(1) Menu print (MENU PRINT)
Prints information on the unit and panel settings.
<Parameter (execution form)>
None
(2) Error log information print (ERROR LOG PRINT)
Prints error log information saved in the printer.
<Parameter (execution form)>
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.
<Parameter (execution form)>
None
(4) History print
The maintenance data are printed.
<Parameter (execution form)>
None
#HISTORY PRINT
>
[Additional functions available from V2.00 or later]
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ADJUST Menu
This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters.
When the key is pressed, mechanical adjustment parameters
can be set.
(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.
<Parameter (Enter a choices)>
- TEST PRINT: Prints a block pattern with black and other
color.
- HEAD ADJ 1: Prints a head adjustment pattern.
- HEAD ADJ 2: Prints a pattern for checking the head
adjustment.
-ADJUST 1-1: Prints only the left and right adjustment
pattern of HEAD ADJ 1.
-ADJUST 1-2: Prints only the inter-head position
adjustment pattern of HEAD ADJ 1.
-ADJUST 1-3: Prints only the reciprocating adjustment
pattern of HEAD ADJ 1.
#ADJUST PATTERN
>TEST PRINT
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
key
#ADJUST PATTERN
>TEST PRINT
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-ADJUST 2-1: Prints the phase, left and right, and inter-head
position adjustment patterns of HEAD ADJ 2.
-ADJUST 2-2: Prints only the reciprocating adjustment
pattern of HEAD ADJ 2.
(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.
YY: Ink color
Display order:
Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-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.
YY: Ink color
Display order:
Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-Sign: +/-
-Value:-32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8...H=7/8)
#L/R ADJ YY
>+00&A
#H-POS ADJ YY
>+00&A
Menu Operations
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(4) Reciprocating position (Left) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C)
Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Left).
Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern.
YY: Ink color
Display order:
Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-Sign: +/-
-Value:-32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8...H=7/8)
(5) Reciprocating position (Right) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C)
Adjusts the head reciprocative position (Right).
Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern.
YY: Ink color
Display order:
Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
-Sign: +/-
-Value:-32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8...H=7/8)
#I-POS (L) ADJ YY
>+00&A
#I-POS (R) ADJ YY
>+00&A
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
SYSTEM Menu
This menu is used to set or display system parameters.
When the key is pressed, system parameters can be set.
(1) Language for LCD messages (LANGUAGE) [Initial value: ENGLISH]
Sets Japanese or English for messages displayed on the LCD.
<Parameter (Enter a choice.)>
- ENGLISH : Displays English messages.
- JAPANESE : Displays Japanese messages.
(2) BOOT version display (BOOT VERSION)
Displays the BOOT version.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(3) F/W version display (F/W VERSION)
Displays the engine firmware version.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
X: System program version number
Y: Control number
# F/W VERSION
*X.XX_YY
#LANGUAGE
>JAPANESE
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
key
X: Boot version
#BOOT VERSION
*X.XX
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(4) Engine controller board version display (IPB VERSION)
Displays the version number of the Engine controller board (IPB).
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(5) SCSI board version display (WIM VERSION)
Displays the ICB board version.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(6) ICB board version display (ICB VERSION)
Displays the version number of the SCSI board (WIM).
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(7) ASIC version display (ASIC VERSION)
Displays the ASIC version.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
X: Version number
X: Version number
# IPB VERSION
* X.X
# WIM VERSION
* X.X
X: Version number
#ICB VERSION
*X.XX
#ASIC VERSION
*X.XX
X: Version number
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(8) Heater H/W version display
Displays the heater hardware version.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(9) Heater F/W version display
Displays the heater firmware version.
If the heater cannot be recognized, "--.-" is displayed.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(10) SCSI ID number display (SCSI ID)
Displays the SCSI ID number set with the rotary switch on the
SCSI board.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
(11) System date setting (SYSTEM DATE)
Sets system date used in the unit in the order of YY (year), MM
(month), DD (day).
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
00/01/01 to 99/12/31
X: ID number
# SCSI ID
* ID : X
X: Version number
#HEART HW VERSION
*XX.X
X: Version number
#HEAT FW VERSION
*XX.X
#DATE (YY/MM/DD)
>03 / 08 / 01
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(12) System time setting (SYSTEM TIME)
Sets system time used in the unit.
<Parameter (Enter a value)>
00 : 00 to 23 : 59
(13) Factory setting (INITIAL SET)
Sets all parameter values to factory settings.
<Parameter (Execution form)>
None
#SYSTEM TIME
>03 / 08 / 01
#INITIAL SET
>
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Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
RESET Menu
This menu is used to reset the printer.
When the key is pressed, the reset function is executed.
An initializing message appears on the LCD.
After resetting, the printer goes online.
INITIALIZING
WAIT A MOMENT
FUNC SYSTEM
ADJUST RESET
key
-The set values including correction values are not cleared.
HINT
Menu Operations
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Section 4 Heater Controller Operation
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.
Temperature Control
LDC Display
Parameter Setup Mode
Error Messages
Contents of This Section
4-2
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 time,
improvement of ink fixing, and paper winkles
protection.
Status: Status of maintaining each heater temperature at
the preset temperature on the heater control panel.
Conditions: (1) In case the heater ON/OFF setting on the
heater control panel is set to ON and the print
start command is received.
(2) Under the condition (1) above, in case of the
time specified by the delay time after the
print end command was received.
(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.
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Section 4 Heater Controller Operation
Temperature Control
(3) Temperature Control Stop Condition
Function: To prevent useless current consumption, to protect
the paper from being damaged due to the heating
of heaters, and to protect the user from getting
burned due to a touch to the heaters when print is
not performed.
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 heating
Start of print
End of print
Print heater preset temperature
Rear heater preset temperature
Front heater preset temperature
Standby temperature
Environmental temperature
Keeping of the
preset temperature
Keeping of the
stand by temperature
Keeping of the
preset temperature
Keeping of the
stand by temperature
Stop of the
temperature control
Print
Print
Delay
time
setting
value
Delay
time
setting
value
Standby setting
time
Standby setting
time
(Time)
(Temperature)
Start of heating: The print start command is received and the
heating starts. (The print operation does not
start until the heaters reach the preset tempera-
ture. However, if "WAIT HEATER" is set to
"SKIP", the print operation starts even though
the heaters do not reach the preset temperature.)
Start of print: The heaters reached the preset temperature and
the print operation starts.
End of print: The print end command is received and the
print operation finishes.
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LCD Display
(1) Display in normal mode
Display: (AAA to CCC, YYY to ZZZ) Temperature unit: (U)
•Preset temperature display
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.
AAAU BBBU CCCU
XXXU YYYU ZZZU
Heater Setup
temperature
Current
temperature
FRONT AAA XXX
PRINT BBB YYY
REA CCC ZZZ
CCelsius
FFahrenheit
Preset temperature
Current temperature
Front heater Print heater Rear heater
(2) Display at heater ON
When each heater is heated, “+” is displayed in place of the unit of
each heater current temperature on the second line. The unit display is
restored at the completion of heating. In the display example shown
above, the front heater is heated.
AAAU BBBU CCCU
XXX+ YYYU ZZZU
Heater ON
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(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.
(4) Display when heater AC power is turned OFF
“TURN ON HEATER POWER SWITCH” massage is displayed
on the LCD.
OFF BBBU CCCU
XXXU YYYU ZZZU
LDC Display
TURN ON HEATER
POWER SWITCH
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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.
*1 Display only, ON/OFF key is ignored.
(2) Entering the parameter setup mode
Press the ON/OFF key, key, and key on the heater control
panel at the same time to enter to the parameter setup mode.
The 1st setup item in the parameter setup mode will be displayed.
Note: # will be blinked.
No. Item Item Display
(upper line)
Parameters
Display
(lower line)
Description Initial value
1Temperature unit UNIT CELSIUS
FAHRENHEIT -CELSIUS
2Heat suspending
time after printing DELAY TIME 00 to 30 MINUTE UNIT: minute 05 MINUTES
3
Standby heating
time after
completion of
DELAY TIME
STANDBY TIME 0, 30, 60, 90, 120,
ENDLESS Unit: minutes 30
4Version display VERSION FW=vv.r HW=vv.r Display only -
5Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS NO, YES
NO: Does not perform
the diagnostics.
YES: Performs the
diagnostics.
NO
6Display language LANGUAGE ENGLISH
JAPANESE -ENGLISH
7Exitofsetup mode EXIT YES, NO
YES: Exits from the
parameter mode.
NO: Does not exit from
the parameter mode.
YES
# UNIT
* CELSIUS
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Section 4 Heater Controller Operation
# UNIT
* FAHRENHEIT
Parameter Setup Mode
# UNIT
* CELSIUS
(3) Moving the setup item
Select a setup item you desire with the and keys on the
heater control panel.
Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the next
(lower) setup item.
When pressing key on the heater control panel at the last setup
item, the (See, (1) setup items and parameters)
Press the 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.
Note: - # will be returned to normal display.
- * shows blinking.
(5) Selecting a setting value
Selects a setting value with and keys on the heater
control panel.
Press the key on the heater control panel on the temperature
unit setting screen.
Note: - * shows blinking
Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the previ-
ous (upper) setup item.
Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the next
(lower) setup item.
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# UNIT
* FAHRENHEIT
# EXIT
* YES
# EXIT
* YES
AAAU BBBU CCCU
XXXU YYYU ZZZU
(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.
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.
Note: - # shows blinking
Press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel.
Note: - * shows blinking
Press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel.
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Section 4 Heater Controller Operation
(8) Preheat by manual operation
The front heater, print heater, and rear heater start to heat until they
reach the set temperature by pressing simultaneously respective
ON/OFF buttons on the heater panel.
NOTE
Simultaneous pressing
Turning on respective heaters in prior to the print can shorten the
heater temperature rise waiting time at the start of printing.
-After the heating started by manual operation, the heaters
turn off automatically through the delay time and standby
time set by the parameters.
-During the printing, these buttons function as normal ON/
OFF buttons.
Parameter Setup Mode
[Additional functions available from V2.00 or later]
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ERROR H01
SYSTEM ERROR
ERROR H02
PLY BOARD ERR
ERROR H03
F TEMP ERR
ERROR H04
R TEMP ERR
ERROR H05
F TEMP ERR
ERROR H06
F TEMP ERR
Error Messages
When the following error messages are displayed on the heater
control panel, contact our service centers.
<System error>
<The relay board cannot be detected>
<Front heater thermistor temperature error> (-10 °C or less, 70 °C or more)
<Rear heater thermistor temperature error> (-10 °C or less, 70 °C or more)
<Print heater thermistor temperature error> (-10 °C or less, 70 °C or more)
<Front heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature
even after 15 minutes>
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Section 4 Heater Controller Operation
<Rear heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after
15 minutes.>
<Print heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after
15 minutes.>
<Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics >
<Zero cross error occurs in the diagnostics.>
ERROR H08
P TEMPERR
ERROR H07
R TEMPERR
ERROR H10
ZERO CROSS ERROR
ERROR H09
SWITCH ERROR
Error Messages
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Section 5 Troubleshooting
Section 5 Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting for the printer. If the prob-
lem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or our service center.
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
Contents of This Section
5-2
Troubleshooting
Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer,
check the following items.
Items to be checked
Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures
No powering
Power cable connection 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
Check for improvement by changing the settings of
heater temperature, print mode, RIP, etc. If not
improved, the paper will not be suitable for the ink.
Replace the paper with other type.
Ink type Use our recommended ink.
See Appendix, Consumables.
Ink head cleaning Clean the ink head.
See Section 2, Head Cleaning.
Color stripe is not set. Set the color stripe.
See, Section 3 Entry Menu, (19) Color stripe setting.
Print dot-off occurred in low
printing rate color.
Set the head mode to HILIGHT PRIORITY.
See Section 3, Entry Menu, (18) Head action mode
setting.
Operational temperature Use the printer in 20 to 25 ° C temperature.
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.
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Section 5 Troubleshooting
Clearing Paper Jam
Clear paper jams according to a guidance message displayed on
the LCD.
1
A guidance message appears on the LCD.
2
Open the pressure roller up/down lever and rear cover.
3
Remove the jammed paper, check there is no obstacles
in the carriage path and the paper transporting path, and
close the rear cover.
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 the Printer.
(See page 2-11.)
X: Types of paper jam
1: Paper jam 1
2: Paper jam 2
LIFT LEVER & X
OPEN REAR COVER
REMOVE PAPER
CLOSE REAR COVER
CARRIAGE MOVING
WAIT A MOMENT
Carriage
See “When an Error Message Appears”.
Carriage
Rear cover
Pressure roller up/
down lever
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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.
If a communication error or a data error occurs, the ERROR
lamp does not light. An error message appears on the LCD
and disappears when the next operation is performed.
Service Call Errors
If any of the following service call error messages appears, turn
the power switch off and then on again. This may release the
error.
<POC error>
nnnn: Error code
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) .
HINT
HINT
INITIALIZING
E E n n n n
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Section 5 Troubleshooting
<Engine error>
nnnn: Error code
Description:An unrecoverable 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) .
ENGINE ERROR nnnn
POWER OFF/ON
<System error>
nnnn: Error code
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) .
F_e s : n n n n
POWER OFF/ON
When an Error Message Appears
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Communication Errors
nnn: Error code
001: Parity error
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) Set the host SCSI parity bit generation setting to ON.
(3) Check the host SCSI driver setting.
PRINT READY
W SCSI ERROR nnn
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Section 5 Troubleshooting
Operator Call Errors
The following errors can be corrected by the operator.
(Ink cartridge)
Description: There is no ink.
Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Ink Cartridge Replacement)
Description: An ink cartridge error has occurred.
Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Ink Cartridge Replacement)
Description: No ink cartridge is installed.
Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Ink Cartridge Replacement)
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.
OPEN X INKCOVER
CHANGE YY INK
OPEN X INKCOVER Z
CHECK YY INK
X: L (left) /R (Right)
YY: Y, M, C, Bk, Lm, Lc
X: L (left) /R (Right)
YY: Y, M, C, Bk, Lm, Lc
Z: Error code (1 to 9)
INKCOVER IS OPEN
CLOSE X INKCOVER
OPEN X INKCOVER
SET YY INK
X: L (left) /R (Right)
When an Error Message Appears
X: L (left) /R (Right)
YY: Y, M, C, Bk, Lm, Lc
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(Waste ink bottle)
Description: The waste ink bottle is full.
Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Waste Ink Bottle Replacement)
Description: No waste ink bottle is installed.
Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Waste Ink Bottle Replacement)
(Paper jam)
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.
=> Section 5 Troubleshooting (Clearing Paper Jam)
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.
=> Section 5 Troubleshooting (Clearing Paper Jam)
WASTE INK FULL
CHANGE BOTTLE
BOTTLE ISN’T SET
SET BOTTLE
LIFT LEVER & 1
OPEN REAR COVER
LIFT LEVER & 2
OPEN REAR COVER
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Description: Paper runs out.
Measure : Set new paper.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement)
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.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement)
Description: Paper skews.
Measure : Set paper correctly.
Ink may be attached to the platen according to skew
conditions. Wipe off ink on the platen.
=> Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement)
Description: The lever is in the up-position.
Measure : Set paper according to the message.
- Error LED is blinking
Description: Winding failed in the winder.
Measure : Remove the paper in the vicinity of winding sensor.
Check if the paper is set correctly.
=> Section 2 Installing Paper on Winder
LIFT LEVER
CHECK PAPER
LIFT LEVER
SET PAPER
LIFT LEVER
SET PAPER
When an Error Message Appears
(Paper)
SET PAPER
PUSH DOWN LEVER
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(Others)
Description: The rear cover is opened.
Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
Description: The head temperature is out 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.
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 °C).
CLOSE REAR COVER
HEAD TEMP. ERROR
WAIT A MOMENT
ENV. TEMP. ERROR
CHANGE CONDITION
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Section 5 Troubleshooting
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.
Measures to be taken when the printer malfunctions
Problem Possible cause Corrective measure
Ano-ink message is
displayed even when
there is enough ink.
The ink bottle is not installed correctly.
Open the ink cover and check whether
the joint is correctly inserted into the
ink bottle.
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When a Print Error Occurs
This section explains how to solve print quality problems. Take
appropriate measures according to the symptoms.
Measures to solve print quality problems when a print error occurs
Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure
Ablank sheet of paper is
output or the printed
drawing is faded.
Blank data is transmitted. Check print data.
The environmental conditions do not
meet the printer specifications.
Use the printer in the specified
environmental conditions (temperature
and humidity). (See "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.
Heater temperature will be low. Raise the set temperature of heater.
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 & Maintenance".
The media edge guard or FAN
positioning bar is not set correctly. Set than correctly.
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 whether the cap and wiper are
stained.
If they are stained, clean them.
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Section 5 Troubleshooting
When There Is an Abnormal Sound
If an abnormal sound is heard, contact your dealer or an SIIT ser-
vice center.
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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
Appendix
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Basic Specifications
Printer Specifications
Basic printer specifications
Item Specification / Function
Recording method Piezo-type color ink-jet printing
Resolution 720 dpi x 720 dpi
Recording speed About four minutes / A0 with 4 pass printing. (Changes according to
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
Ink cartridge Six colors (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light magenta, light cyan)
1000 ml ink bottles
Noise 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
Maximum print guaranteed
range
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.)
Power supply voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz ±1 Hz
Power consumption 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) ±10 mm
Weight 230 kg or less (excluding paper roll and ink)
Operating
temperature/humidity range 15 to 30 ° C/30% to 70% RH (No condensing)
Non-operating
temperature/humidity range 5to35°C/10% to 80% RH or less (No condensing)
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)
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Appendix
Options
Options/Consumables
Options
Name Item number Quantity Remarks
Dryer 64 IP-260 1 Drys up the media.
Dryer 64 for North America IP-263 1 Drys up the media.
Roll Cover 64 IP-261 1 Protects paper roll from dust.
Exhaust Attachment IP-262 1 Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the
printer or the dryer.
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) IP-540 1 Software RIP (Terminals)
PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4
Server) IP-541 1 Software RIP (Servers)
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Consumables
Consumables
(Ink)
(Cleaning Liquid)
Name Item number Quantity Remarks
Ink cartridge/Yellow (1000 ml) IP6-101 1/carton 1000 ml
Ink cartridge/Magenta (1000 ml) IP6-102 1/carton 1000 ml
Ink cartridge/Cyan (1000 ml) IP6-103 1/carton 1000 ml
Ink cartridge/Black (1000 ml) IP6-104 1/carton 1000 ml
Ink cartridge/Light cyan (1000 ml) IP6-105 1/carton 1000 ml
Ink cartridge/Light magenta (1000 ml) IP6-106 1/carton 1000 ml
Waste ink bottle IP6-109 1
Name Item number Quantity Remarks
Storage kit IP6-137 1 Maintenance liquid cartridge: 6
Dummy cartridge: 6
Cleaning kit IP6-117 1 Cleaning liquid cartridge: 6
Dummy cartridge: 6
Maintenance kit IP6-108 1 *1
Cap cleaning liquid 6 bottles IP-138 6 100ml/1 pc
Wiper cleaning liquid 6 bottles IP-139 1 *2
Cap cleaning swab IP-147 300 pieces
*1
Cap cleaning liquid : 100 ml, wipe cleaning liquid : 100 ml, cleaning swab : 50 pieces, Syringe : 10 pieces.
*2
Wipe cleaning liquid : 100 ml × 6, Syringe : 10 pieces.
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Appendix
Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List
°C F °C F °C F °C F
0322678.8 51 123.8 76 168.8
1 33.8 27 80.6 52 125.6 77 170.6
2 35.6 28 82.4 53 127.4 78 172.4
3 37.4 29 84.2 54 129.2 79 174.2
4 39.2 30 86 55 131 80 176
5413187.8 56 132.8 81 177.8
6 42.8 32 89.6 57 134.6 82 179.6
7 44.6 33 91.4 58 136.4 83 181.4
8 46.4 34 93.2 59 138.2 84 183.2
9 48.2 35 95 60 140 85 185
10 50 36 96.8 61 141.8 86 186.8
11 51.8 37 98.6 62 143.6 87 188.6
12 53.6 38 100.4 63 145.4 88 190.4
13 55.4 39 102.2 64 147.2 89 192.2
14 57.2 40 104 65 149 90 194
15 59 41 105.8 66 150.8 91 195.8
16 60.8 42 107.6 67 152.6 92 197.6
17 62.6 43 109.4 68 154.4 93 199.4
18 64.4 44 111.2 69 156.2 94 201.2
19 66.2 45 113 70 158 95 203
20 68 46 114.8 71 159.8 96 204.8
21 69.8 47 116.6 72 161.6 97 206.6
22 71.6 48 118.4 73 163.4 98 208.4
23 73.4 49 120.2 74 165.2 99 210.2
24 75.2 50 122 75 167 100 212
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