Mutoh ValueJet 1614 User Guide

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Users

GuideValueJet 1614

FOR EUROPE ONLY!

For Maintenance Kits, Spares,Service and Support

Call: +44 (0) 1628 588755E-mail:[email protected]


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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

COPYRIGHT w 2011 Mutoh Belgium nv All rights reserved.

This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of thecopyright owner.

This document is furnished to support the Mutoh ValueJet printer series. In consideration of the furnishing ofthe information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody and controland agrees to the following:

The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not be copied orreproduced without written consent of Mutoh Belgium nv.

This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture orreproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to

do so.

This guide is intended for the European, African and Middle East (EMEA region) markets only.

February 2011Published: Mutoh Belgium nv, Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUMwww.mutoh.euwww.mutoh.be


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IMPORTANT NOTICE

For users in Europe

This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments.

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required totake adequate measures.Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder.

Trademarks mentioned in this guide

MUTOH, ValueJet, VJ-1614 are registered trademarks or product names of MUTOH Belgium nv

Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOS are registeredtrademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.

Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names.

NotesThe product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification.

MUTOH BELGIUM nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors, but if youfind any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the reseller from which you bought thisequipment.

MUTOH BELGIUM nv shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of thisequipment or this guide.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For users in EuropeThis is a Class A product approved for industrial environments.In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required totake adequate measures.Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder.

This product is subject to the WEEE regulations.


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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Purpose and Target Readers

This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOHs Full Colour Inkjet printerVJ-1614 series.

This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product.

Before using this printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this guide.

Guide Configuration

Section Contents

1 Safety instructions

This chapter explains about the printer installation, warning terms which the

operator needs to know, caution items and warning labels stuck on the printermain unit.

2 Product overview This chapter explains about the features of the printer along with the names and

functions of each part.

3 Installing the unit This chapter explains how to install the printer.

4 Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer.

5 Periodical Maintenance This chapter explains the step of the maintenance.

6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and

countermeasures.

Notes

1 Safety instructionsthrough4 Handling the printermust be read before using the printer.

Read5 Periodical Maintenance through if necessary.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Regularisation and safety information............................................................................91.1 Compliance with following regulations..................................................................101.2 Warnings, cautions and notes ..............................................................................101.3 Important safety and environmental instructions...................................................111.4 Warning labels......................................................................................................15

2 Product overview .........................................................................................................192.1 Features ...............................................................................................................202.2 Name of the parts and functions...........................................................................212.3 Printer mode .........................................................................................................26

3 Basics ..........................................................................................................................273.1 Installation environment........................................................................................28

3.2 Switching the power ON / OFF .............................................................................303.3 Replacing ink cassettes ........................................................................................323.4 Disposal of waste fluids. .......................................................................................343.5 Transfer and transportation ..................................................................................35

4 Handling the printer......................................................................................................394.1 Making the printer ready-to-print...........................................................................414.2 General info on usable media...............................................................................424.3 Handling and installing Media...............................................................................444.4 Test Print ..............................................................................................................614.5 Adjust print............................................................................................................66

4.6 Menu setup on the operation panel. .....................................................................694.7 Panel Setup menu ................................................................................................714.8 Operating from the operation panel ......................................................................90

5 Periodical Maintenance................................................................................................955.1 Done by end user .................................................................................................965.2 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician ...............................................................108

6 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................1096.1 When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want..................................1106.2 When media is jammed ......................................................................................114

6.3 Malfunctions and failures ....................................................................................1166.4 Error messages ..................................................................................................122


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1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETYINFORMATION

1.1 Compliance with following regulations.................................................................10

1.2 Warnings, cautions and notes .............................................................................10

1.3 Important safety and environmental instructions .................................................11

1.4 Warning labels.....................................................................................................151.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................151.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................15


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1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS

The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups toindicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out inEuropean Directives.

By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or theperson placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the itemmeets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that theapplicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials andcomponents, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means theproduct is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC WEEE regulation.

Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical andelectronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products withyour normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help preventpotential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Caution

When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directionsand warnings mentioned in this book.

1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

The contents of alarm displays included in this Users Guide and warning labels stuck on the main body ofthe printer are classified into three categories according to the degree of danger.Understand the meaning of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this guide.

Warnings Meaning

Important If ignored, it would lead to dangerous situations where death or serious injury

may be caused.

Caution If ignored, it would lead to a dangerous situation, causing slight or middle class

illness, or damage to the product or parts of the product.

Notes Used for a special caution and for information that needs to be emphasized.


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1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTALINSTRUCTIONS

Symbol MeaningIndicates prohibited operations.

Indicates required operations.

Caution

When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directionsand warnings mentioned in this book.

Managing VOCs

Using Mutoh printers with Eco-Ultra Solvent inks, volatile organic compounds will be released. (VOCs)In order to protect human health and the environment, VOCs must be managed. This means VOCS need to

be controlled and complying with all local, state and federal environmental, occupational health, and safetyregulations on VOCs in the atmosphere and in the workplace is needed.The amount of released VOCs depends on multiple factors: room volume, unforced ventilation, print mode,number of printers in the room, heaters settings, kind of media, use of extra dryers, print productionBecause of differences in local regulations and working conditions, its recommended to consult a localconsultancy agency to determine the regulations involved. An acknowledged laboratory can determine thetotal amount of released VOCs in the atmosphere and in the workplace. Consequently they can determine ifforced ventilation for occupational health and air pollution control devices are needed. An engineering firmcould be consulted on the installation of the ventilation system where prints are produced, handled andstored.

Handling inks / cleaning + waste of inks / cleaning

Caution

Before handling inks/ cleaning and their waste, do carefully read the MSDS-sheet and thecontainer labels for important health, safety and environmental information.

Only use original manufacturers ink and appropriate cleaning liquid. Before installing the ink cassette,shake it gently. Doing so will preserve print quality.

When an ink cassette is moved from a cold place to warm place, keep the ink cassette for three hours ormore in the new printing environment before printing.

Inks General advice: wear safety glasses and gloves especially when handling the waste ink. After spill: remove contaminated clothing.

After inhalation: if difficulties occur after vapour/aerosol has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and

seek medical attention.

After skin contact: wash thoroughly with soap and water.

After eye contact: wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water while eyelids heldopen.

After swallowing: rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Never induce vomiting.

Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your skin. Also adisassembled ink cassette cannot be used.

When refilling ink, use original manufacturers ink cassettes. This printer is designed to use genuine inkcassettes. If you use ink cassettes which are not produced by the original manufacturer, printing might become blurred and the end of the ink in the cassette might not be detected correctly Any problems caused by using an ink cassette other than those recommended above will not be

covered by the warranty, and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.

For handling waste : Refer to: section 13 on the MSDS-sheet


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General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below.

Do not install the printer in places where there is a possibility that the printer may be damaged or mightfall by chance. For example: On a shaky stand Slanting location Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted

Do not stand on the printer or do not place heavy things on top of it. The printer may be damaged ormight fall.

Cover the printer with a blanket or cloth like table cloth and do not close the vent. If the vent is closed,the printer could accumulate heat inside and may cause fire.

Do not install the printer in places where the humidity is high or in a dusty environment. It could lead toan electric shock and/or fire.

Do not use damaged power cables. It could lead to an electric shock and / or fire.

Do not take out or insert the power plugs with wet hands. This could lead to an electric shock.

Do not connect earth cables in the following areas : Gas pipes. Doing so may cause fire or an explosion. Earth terminals for telephone lines or lightning rods. Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if

lightning occurs. Water pipes or faucets. If there is a plastic part in the pipe, the grounding will not work correctly.

Do not store combustible materials on the print platform. It could lead to fire when raising thetemperature.

Do not insert or drop metal or objects which are easily combustible through the openings such as freshair inlet into the printer. It could lead to an electric shock and fire.

When foreign substances or liquids such as water enter the printer, do not use the printer. It could lead

to an electric shock and / or fire. Immediately switch OFF the power, disconnect the power plugs fromthe electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer.

While installing optional items, be sure to Switch OFF the printer and pull out the power plugs. It couldlead to an electric shock.

Wire the various cables as explained in the Users Guide. Wrong wiring could cause fire.

Be sure to use the power cables supplied with the printer. If other power cables are used, it could causean electric shock or fire.

Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). If a powersupply other than the specified voltage is used, it could cause an electric shock and fire.

Take power for the printer directly from the power socket (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Donot use complex multiple plugs on the same socket. This could generate heat and might cause fire.

Be sure to use a dedicated power socket with earth wire for the power supply, and connect it to the earthwire. If the earth wire is not connected, an electric shock or fire may occur.

The waste fluid from the printer is a waste oil (waste ink) of industrial waste. Proper waste fluid disposalaccording to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments are required.Consign disposal of waste fluids to specialized processor.

Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the printer through openings such as a fresh airinlet. It could lead to an electric shock or fire.If foreign substances or liquids such as water entered the printer, do not use the printer. It could lead to

an electric shock or fire. Immediately switch OFF the printer, disconnect the power plugs from theelectric socket, and contact your local Mutoh dealer.


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Pay attention to the following points, while handling the power cables. Do not do anything forcefully on the power cables. Do not keep heavy objects on the power cables. Do not bend, twist or pull the power cables by force. Do not route the power cables near heating appliances.

Verify that no foreign substances such as dust are stuck on the power plugs. If you have controlled this,make sure that the power plugs are firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket.

Mishandling of the power cables could lead to a fire.

Be careful that your fingers are not caught when opening or closing the media cover or front cover.

Do not operate the media set lever during printer initialization. If the carriage portion and the pressureroller portion touch each other, there is a possibility that the printer may break down.

Do not touch the media guide during printing. It is hot and may cause burns.

Do not touch the media feed slot, platen or media guide while heaters are operating. They are hot andmay cause burns.

Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. These could damage the paint.

Be careful that moisture does not enter the printer. There is a possibility that the electric circuits insidethe printer might get short circuited.

Do not open covers attached with screws under any circumstance. This could cause an electric shock orprinter breakdown.

While cleaning with the wiper Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit.

Head cleaning may not be operated correctly because of the grease attached. Make sure to wipe the print head with a dry poly-knit wiper.

Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position or do not keep the

printer upside down. There is a possibility that ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normaloperation after shifting (to these positions) cannot be guaranteed.

Unpacking, transporting and installing the printer to the installation place should be done by 4 or morepersons

Move the printer maintaining it in a horizontal position.Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position, nor keep the printerupside down. There is a possibility that the ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal operationafter shifting to these positions cannot be guaranteed.

While taking out the printer from the container box, make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and hold thehandles on the printer side. If the printer is lifted with the vinyl sheet attached, there is a possibility that

the printer might fall and might be damaged.

While installing the stand, be sure to switch OFF the printer power and to pull out the power plugs. Itcould lead to an electric shock.

If the printer is not used for a longer period, make sure to pull out the power plugs from the powersockets for safety reasons.

Make sure to connect an earth wire to the earth connection which meets the following standards: Earth terminal of power socket Earth wire with copper plate which is buried at 650 mm or more, deep in the ground.

Set the roll media on an even surface such as a desk etc. If the roll media is set in such a way that thescroller is standing vertical, there is a possibility that the scroller might get damaged.

When printing is finished, the media guide is at high temperature. Wait until the media guide cools off.


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Pay attention when you cut roll media. Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut in your finger orhand. When you hold media, do not place your finger on the media cut groove. Move the razor blade along the media cut groove.

Be sure to switch OFF the power, and disconnect the power plugs when cleaning the printer.

Follow the instructions below when handling the power plugs. Otherwise, fire may occur. Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plugs. Ensure that the plugs are firmly inserted as far as it will go.

Ensure that the plugs have been disconnected from the power sockets when they are not used for a longtime.

Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the spitting-box sponges. If waste fluid comes into contact withthe grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the media feed function may be affected.

When cleaning around the print head

Do not touch the nozzle of the print head; doing so may damage the print head. Do not touch the head of the cleaning stick, oil on your hands may attach to the cleaning stick,

causing damage to the print head. Do not immerse the head of the cleaning stick in water; doing so may damage the print head. Do not reuse the cleaning stick; dust attached to the stick may damage the print head.


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1.4 WARNING LABELS

Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.

A warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially needs your attention. Understand thelocations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer.

1 .4 .1 Ha n d l i n g th e o p e r a t i o n p r o ce d u r e l a b e l s

1 .4 .2 L o ca ti o n s a n d typ e s o f wa r n i n g l a b e l s

Notes

Check whether all the warning labels can be read. If the letters or illustrations on the label are not clear,remove the dirt from the label.

Use cloth, water and neutral detergent to remove dirt from the warning label. Avoid either organicsolvents or gasoline.

It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible.If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer.


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N Types of warning labels

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2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1 Features ..............................................................................................................20

2.2 Name of the parts and functions..........................................................................212.2.1 Front section ....................................................................................................212.2.2 Rear section.....................................................................................................222.2.3 Operation panel ...............................................................................................23

2.3 Printer mode........................................................................................................262.3.1 Normal mode ...................................................................................................262.3.2 Setup menu display .........................................................................................262.3.3 Changing the printer mode...............................................................................26


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2.1 FEATURES

(1) High-speed outputThe new type print head achieves high-speed output.

It is compatible with media up to 1615 mm in width.

(2) Wide variety of compatible mediaThe head is adjustable to two levels of height and compatible with media between 0.01 mm and 0.3 mm inthickness.

(3) Vibrant colour reproductionFour colours of ink are used for printing in order to reproduce sharp and vivid colours. This printer uses 220ml of large capacity solvent ink cassette with a dedicated IC chip. This cassette can control the ink quantityfor printing improving productivity.Use of variable dot can also improve colour reproduction.

(4) Multi-heater

Heaters are installed at three locations (pre-heater, fixer (platen), dryer) allowing the solvent ink to fix betteron the media and dry more quickly.

(5) Effective use of mediaA JOG feature is provided to allow setting of the print starting position as required. Printing can be performedon media that has already been printed on. This allows effective use of left margins.


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2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS


2 .2 .1 F r o n t se ct i o n

N Name Function

1 Media loading lever

Used to fix or release the media.Lower the lever to fix the media.Lower the lever further to fix the media more firmly. Used to improve theaccuracy of media feeding.Raise the lever to release the media.

2 Operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are

performed.

3 Front coverUsed to prevent that a user comes in contact with the driving mechanism duringthe printer operation. Opened and closed when media is set or jammed. It isnormally closed.

4 Stand To install the printer on a levelled floor.

5 Media guide Used to feed the media smoothly when the media is set or printed. The printer

has also an incorporated heater (after heater) to dry the ink.

6 platen Installed inside of the front cover.

The heater (platen heater) to dry ink is installed.

7 pressure rollers Installed inside of the front cover.

Press and hold the media when printing.

8 Media cut groove Installed inside of the front cover.

Used to cut media straight.

9 Maintenance cover

Used to prevent the user from touching the inner mechanical section.Open and close in the following cases.

When cleaning the wiper.

When cleaning around the printer.It is normally closed.

10 adjuster Used to install the printer horizontally11 Media retainers

These media retainers will keep the media edges flat onto the printer. This toprevent a crash of the moving print head with the media.


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2.2.2 Rear section

N Name Function

1 Roll media holdersUsed to load the roll media.Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix theroll media holders.

2 Media feed slot Used for feeding media

3 Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette

4 Media guide

Used for smoothly feeding through media when the media is set orprinted.The VJ-1614 printer also incorporates a pre-heater element to warm upthe installed media before printing.

5 AC inlet Used to connect the power cables.

6 USB connector Not used for this printer

7 Network interface

connector Connects a network interface cable.

8 Waste fluid tank Used to collect waste ink discharged from the printer.

9 Waste fluid valve Open and close when discharging the waste fluid from the waste fluid

tank. The default position is closed.

Notes

There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614 Unwinder/Winder 100 Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder)

Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media

Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems.

If you do not use one of the above winding systems. You have to use the scroller which is supplied withthe printer.



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2.2.3 Operation panel

Notes

Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel.

When performing menu setting from the operation panel:Menu setup on the operation panel

When performing various operations in the operation panel:Operating from the operation panel


Notes

The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on the printer status(Normal or Setup menu display) for details about the printer status, please refer to: Printer Status


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(1) Operation keys in the Normal mode

N Key Normal Setup menu display

1 [Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.

2

[Enter] key ----The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the nexthierarchy.The setting is determined and saved

[Cleaning] keyHold this key for twoseconds or more to cleanthe print head.

----

3 [Cancel] key

When printing: Forcefullyterminates printing anddeletes one file of theremaining data.When receiving oranalyzing: deletes datathat is already receivedand analyzed, and delete

the next data

Returns to the previous menu.Changes made in the settings are discarded.Shifts from Setup menu display to the normaldisplay.

4

[] key

Sets Cleaning Mode.The lamp of the CleaningMode that you set lightsup (green)

With this key you can go down in the menu level ofthe directory tree.

6

[Backward

]

Media is fed in the

reverse direction.

----

[+] key ----

Changes to the previous item in the displayedmenu.The setting is changed to the forward direction.The numeric value is increased during numericalinput.

7

] Media is fed in the

forward direction. ----

[-] key ----

Changes to the previous item in the displayedsetting.The setting is changed to the reverse direction.The numeric value is decreased during numericalinput.

8 [Power] key Switches the printer ON

or OFF Switches the printer ON or OFF


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(2) Display section.

N Name Colour Status Description

9 Power lamp green

Lamp ON Power ON

Lampblinks

An error has occurred. Error content is displayed on theLCD

Lamp OFF Power OFF

10 Data lamp Orange

Lamp ON Analyzing received data.

Printing.

Lampblinks

Receiving data

Lamp OFF Data is not received nor analyzed.

11 High Lamp GreenLamp ON The head height is set to High

Lamp OFF The head height is set to Low

12 Low Lamp GreenLamp ON The head height is set to Low

Lamp OFF The head height is set to High

13 Wave Lamp Green Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Wave.Lamp OFF The Effect menu is set to None.

14 Fine & S.Fine lamp Green

Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine

Lamp OFFThe Effect menu is set to Wave.When the Wave lamp is switched OFF, the Effect menu isset to None.

15 Strong lamp Green Lamp ONCleaning Mode is set to Strong.When the Normal lamp is also switched ON, CleaningMode is set to Economy.

Lamp OFF Cleaning Mode is set to strong.

16 Normal lamp Green Lamp ON

Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.

When the Strong lamp is also switched ON, CleaningMode is set to Economy.

Lamp OFF Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.

17 LCD display

section --- ---

Displays operation status of the printer or an errormessage.

Notes

When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink withan alarm.

If the error persists, even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer.


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2.3 PRINTER MODE

2 .3 .1 No r m a l m o d e


The printer is ready to print.

The media has been loaded and the media type has been set.

Various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel.

The message Ready to print is shown.

2 .3 .2 Se tu p m e n u d i sp l a y

Various settings regarding printing can be made from the operation panel.The various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel.

In this mode, various setup items (IP address, etc) can be set on the operation panel.

2 .3 .3 C h a n g i n g t h e p r i n t e r m o d e

(1) Changing from Normal mode to Menu mode.

Action: Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.

Result: The display is in Menu mode, from now on called the Setup Menu display.The following message appears: "Menu 1: Setup>".

(2) Changing from Menu mode to Normal mode

Action: Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel.

Result: The printer returns to the Normal mode.

Notes

When the printer is in Menu mode and the keyboard remains untouched for 3 minutes, the printer willautomatically return to Normal mode.

Notes

For details on Status messages, refer to Status messages.

For details on the Setup menu, refer to Menu setup on the operation panel.

Notes

Essential settings for normal printing can be modified on the printer driver, the graphics applicationsoftware or via the operation panel.


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3 BASICS

3.1 Installation environment........................................................................................28

3.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation ...........................................................283.1.2 Installation space...............................................................................................28

3.2 Switching the power ON / OFF .............................................................................303.2.1 Switching the power ON ....................................................................................303.2.2 Switching the power OFF ..................................................................................31

3.3 Replacing ink cassettes ........................................................................................32

3.4 Disposal of waste fluids. .......................................................................................34

3.5 Transfer and transportation ..................................................................................353.5.1 Transferring the printer ......................................................................................353.5.2 Transporting the printer .....................................................................................36


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3.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT


3 .1 .1 E n v i r o n m e n t al c o n d i t i o n s f o r i n s t a ll at i o n

Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m)

Power Specifications

Power Supply AC90V 132V/198V 264V

Frequency Range 50/60Hz 1Hz

Power Capacity Main: 8.5 A / 4.5A

Heater: 8.5 A / 4.5A

Environmental conditions

Operative Condition Temperature: 20C to 32C

Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation

Guaranteed range ofprinting accuracy

Temperature: 22C to 30CHumidity: 40% to 60%,

Change rate

Temperature: within 2C per hour

Humidity: within 5% per hour

Archiving environmentTemperature: - 20C to 60CHumidity: 20% to 80%,No condensation ( Ink unfilled)

Notes

Concerning temperature and humidity, avoid: Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly change, even though within the required

conditions. Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illumination or direct air, for example from an air

conditioner.

To keep the temperature and humidity constant, install this product in a location where the air condition

is adjustable.

3 .1 .2 In st a l l at i o n sp a ce

Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine.

Notes

For the weight of the printer and the stand, please refer to the Operation Manual.

A 650 mm E 1550 mmB 1000 mm F 3800 mmC 1000 mm G 2700 mm

D 1000 mm

Total height with cassettes mounted = 1600 mm


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3.2 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF

3 .2 .1 Swi tch i n g th e p o we r O N

Step 1 : Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch ON the printer.

The Power indication light on the operation panel lights green.

The printer starts initializing.

When the initialization is completed, the printer enters the normal status.

Notes

If there is a problem during initial operation, the printer displays a message on the operation panel andmay stop operating.In the case the operation stops, refer to "Troubleshooting.



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3 .2 .2 Swi tch i n g th e p o we r O F F


Step 1 : Before powering OFF, be sure that:

Printing or other operations are stopped or finished.The printer (and operation panel) is in normal mode.

The head height adjustment lever is lowered

Step 2 : Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch OFF the printer.

The Power indicating light on the operation panel switches OFF.

Notes

If the [POWER] key is pressed or the power indication light lights up green, the power is ON.

Press the key once again and switch OFF the power.

Power OFF" is displayed on the operation panel.

Notes

If the head height adjustment lever is raised, Change Head Gap Low is displayed. Lower the lever.

N Name1 Head height adjustment lever

All the indication lights on the operation panel and the LCD monitor are switched OFF.

The printer automatically switches the power OFF.

Notes

If there is a problem during the Power OFF sequence, the printer displays a message on the operationpanel and may stop operating.In the case operation stops, refer to Troubleshooting.

After switching OFF the printer, wait for 10 seconds or longer to switch it ON again.

Step 3 : Raise the media hold lever after the powering OFF cycle, so you will not damage the media bythe pressure of the grid rollers.


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3.3 REPLACING INK CASSETTES

(1) Replacement time

When [****] InkNearEnd is displayed on the operation panel the alarm buzzer sounds continuously.

This message is displayed when there is a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cassette.

To stop the buzzer, press [ENTER].

Prepare the ink cassette for replacement. When [****] InkEnd is displayed on the operation panel.

This message is displayed when there is no ink remaining in the ink cassette.

When [****] InkEnd is displayed on the operation panel the alarm buzzer soundscontinuously. To stop the buzzer click the [ENTER] key.

Immediately replace it with the new ink cassette.

Notes

[****] in the messages of the ink cassette replacement indicates the colour that is almost empty or runsout, using the following characters. K: black C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: yellow

Only remove and insert ink cassettes at the time of replacement. Not doing so may result in incorrectprinting behaviour due to failures such as nozzle loss, or air which might come in the ink tubes.

If "Ink End" appears, it is not possible to print until the new ink cassette has been inserted.

If there is no new ink cassette for replacement, leave the empty ink cassette into the printer. Leavingthe printer without ink cassettes inside the ink cassette slots may result in head clogging.


(2) Cassette Types

Notes

Only use Mutoh original ink.This printer has been developed for use of genuine ink cassettes. In case of using non genuine inkcassettes, notice the following : Printing might become blurred and the end of ink in the cassette might no longer be correctly

detected. The problems caused by using non genuine ink cassettes will not be covered by the warranty and

repair expenses will have to be paid by the customer.

When the ink cassette is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the ink cassette unused forthree hours or more in the printing environment.


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(3) Replacement steps

Notes

Do not shake ink cassettes. Doing so may cause ink leakage.

Do not disassemble the ink cassette. A disassembled ink cassette cannot be used.

When an ink cassette is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the ink cassette unused for

three hours or more in the printing environment.Do not refill the ink cassettes.Doing so may result in incorrect printing.

Insert or remove the ink cassette at the time of replacement only.Inserting or removing ink cassettes except at the time of replacement may result in incorrect printing.

Notes

Do not replace ink cassettes when the printer is switched OFF. Doing so may result in incorrectdetection of the remaining ink and result in abnormal printing behaviour.

NotesA used ink cassette should be put in a vinyl bag or a bag used for this kind of waste. Disposal of an inkcassette has to be done in compliance with the regulations and instructions of the local authorities.

Notes

Open the ink cassette solvent resistant blister just before attaching the ink cassette into the cassetteslot. Leaving the ink cassette open for a long time may result in an abnormal printing.

Replace the ink cassette within 6 months after installing it into the printer.

Insert or remove the ink cassette not more than 10 times. This to prevent that the smart chip or itsreader would be worn out and malfunction in this way. If inserted or removed more than 10 times theink cassette could malfunction even if there is some ink remaining.

Notes

The printer resumes printing when you have replaced (an) ink cassette (s) after an ink end occurredduring printing.


Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON.

Step 2 : Remove the empty ink cassette(s) from the ink cassette slot (s)

Step 3 : Unpack the new ink cassette(s).

Step 4 : Insert the new ink cassette(s)

Step 5 : Verify that the printer returns to the Normal mode


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3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS.


(1) Disposal period.

Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases.When the waste fluid tank is more than half full.

When Waste Ink Tank Full is displayed on the operation panel.

(2) Disposal method.

Step 1 : Prepare an empty container such as a supply waste fluid bottle, to contain the waste fluid.

Step 2 : Lay a protective material on the floor under the waste fluid tank.

Step 3 : Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container.

Notes

When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, put the container close to the waste fluidvalve, so it could not splash.

N Name1 Waste fluid valve2 Empty container

Step 4 : After transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, close the waste fluid valve securely.

Step 5 : Wipe the opening of the waste fluid valve with a cloth, etc.

Disposal of waste fluids is now complete.


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3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION

3 .5 .1 T r an s fe r r i n g th e p r i n te r

When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below.


(1) Pre-transfer steps

Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched OFF.

Step 2 : Dispose the waste fluid

Step 3 : Remove all the cables, such as the power cable

Step 4 : Verify that the butterfly bolts attaching the stand with the printer, are well fixed.

Step 5 : Verify that the printer head is in the rightmost position.

Step 6 : Attach the protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit, and fix it withthumbscrews.

Step 7 : Open the right maintenance cover and the front cover

Step 8 : Install the plastic bar while lifting the carriage.

N. Name

1 Head unit

2 Butterfly screw

3 Head unit fastening material (metal plate)

Y rail

CR belt fixingplate

Carriage fixingshaft


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Step 9 : The plastic bars are installed to both right and left side of the carriage.

Step 10 : Remove the scroller.

Step 11 : Unplug and remove all cables.

Step 12 : Release the lock of the caster wheels and transfer the printer.

Notes

The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for a small transfer on a plain surface.When moving the printer outdoors, and in places with big step differences, then move the stand andprinter separately. For further details please refer to the Installation guide.

(2) Steps after transfer

Step 1 : Choose a suitable place to install the printer.Refer to Installation guide

Step 2 : Verify that the butterfly bolts fixing the stand with the printer are well fixed.

Step 3 : Connect all cables.

Step 4 : Perform a nozzle check, and verify that there is no clogging in the printer head.Refer toNozzle check

Step 5 : Perform a head alignment.Refer to Adjust print

3 .5 .2 T r a n sp o r t i n g th e p r i n te r


When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack the printer as it was shipped, using the protectivematerials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks.

Notes

When transporting the printer, consult your MUTOH product dealer.

(1) Pre- transport procedure

Step 1 : Switch ON the printer.

Step 2 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.

Step 3 : Remove all ink cassettes.

Step 4 : Switch OFF the printer.

Result: The operation panel displays "Transport Mode", and the printer starts the ink rejecting operation.

The ink rejecting operation takes about 2 minutes.

Step 5 : Verify that the power light faints when the ink rejection operations has been finished.

Step 6 : Remove the scroller or the optional winding system.

Step 7 : Remove all cables.


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Step 8 : Attach the protective material (metal plate) to the head unit, and fix it with thumbscrews.

N Name

1 Head unit

2 Butterfly screw

3 Head unit fastening material (metal plate)

Step 9 : Open the right maintenance cover and the front cover

Step 10 : Install the plastic bar while lifting the carriage.

Step 11 : The plastic bars are installed to both right and left side of the carriage.

Step 12 : Remove the printer from the stand. Refer to: Installation guide

Step 13 : Repack the printer.

(2) Post-transport procedure

Step 1 : To perform unpacking, assembling, and placing the printer. Please refer to: Installation guide

Set the printer in an available condition. Please refer to Transferring the printer and Steps aftertransfer

Y rail

CR belt fixingplate

Carriage fixingshaft


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4 HANDLING THE PRINTER

4.1 Making the printer ready-to-print..........................................................................41

4.2 General info on usable media..............................................................................424.2.1 Media compatibility ..........................................................................................424.2.2 Printing area.....................................................................................................424.2.3 Notes on handling media .................................................................................434.2.4 Notes on storing media ....................................................................................43

4.3 Handling and installing Media..............................................................................444.3.1 Installing roll media ..........................................................................................444.3.2 Setting roll media .............................................................................................47

4.3.3 Setting media type ...........................................................................................524.3.4 Head height adjustment ...................................................................................534.3.5 Step adjustment...............................................................................................544.3.6 Replacing roll media ........................................................................................58

4.4 Test Print .............................................................................................................614.4.1 Overview and functions of the test prints .........................................................614.4.2 Performing a test print......................................................................................614.4.3 Nozzle check....................................................................................................634.4.4 Mode Print........................................................................................................634.4.5 Setup print........................................................................................................64

4.4.6 Palette print......................................................................................................65

4.5 Adjust print ..........................................................................................................66

4.6 Menu setup on the operation panel. ....................................................................694.6.1 Menu setup procedure .....................................................................................694.6.2 Panel setup menu overview.............................................................................71

4.7 Panel Setup menu...............................................................................................714.7.1 MediaType menu .............................................................................................72

4.7.1.1 User media menu .....................................................................................72

4.7.1.2 Print Mode menu ......................................................................................734.7.1.3 Dist.Adj menu ...........................................................................................734.7.1.4 Init.Adj.Print menu ....................................................................................744.7.1.5 Init.Adj.Change menu ...............................................................................744.7.1.6 Confirm Print menu...................................................................................744.7.1.7 Micro Adj. Print menu ...............................................................................744.7.1.8 Micro Adj.Change menu ...........................................................................744.7.1.9 Pre Heater menu ......................................................................................754.7.1.10 Fixer (platen) menu...................................................................................754.7.1.11 Dryer menu ...............................................................................................764.7.1.12 Standby Heating menu .............................................................................764.7.1.13 Vacuum Fan menu ...................................................................................76

4.7.2 Effect menu......................................................................................................77


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4.7.2.1 Printer menu integration............................................................................774.7.2.2 Advantages...............................................................................................784.7.2.3 I availability ..............................................................................................79

4.7.3 Flushing menu .................................................................................................794.7.3.1 Flushing return count menu ......................................................................80

4.7.4 Side Margin menu............................................................................................804.7.5 Media Initial menu............................................................................................804.7.6 Media width menu............................................................................................814.7.7 Winding unit menu ...........................................................................................814.7.8 Origin menu .....................................................................................................824.7.9 Prev. Stick menu..............................................................................................824.7.10 Head fan menu ................................................................................................834.7.11 CR Movement menu........................................................................................834.7.12 Overwrite Cnt menu.........................................................................................834.7.13 Overwrite Wait menu .......................................................................................834.7.14 Slant Check menu............................................................................................84

4.7.15 Auto Cleaning menu ........................................................................................844.7.16 Ink Status menu...............................................................................................844.7.17 Roll Length menu.............................................................................................85

4.7.17.1 Roll media Length menu...........................................................................854.7.18 Head Wash menu ............................................................................................854.7.19 CR Maintenance menu ....................................................................................864.7.20 Initialization menu ............................................................................................864.7.21 Life Times menu ..............................................................................................864.7.22 IP Address menu .............................................................................................874.7.23 Subnet Mask menu..........................................................................................874.7.24 Gateway menu.................................................................................................87

4.7.25 Version menu...................................................................................................874.7.26 Sleep mode menu............................................................................................884.7.27 Timer setting menu ..........................................................................................884.7.28 Sleep mode start menu....................................................................................89

4.8 Operating from the operation panel .....................................................................904.8.1 Feeding media .................................................................................................904.8.2 Stop printing.....................................................................................................914.8.3 Pause printing ..................................................................................................914.8.4 Cutting media...................................................................................................924.8.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing..............................................93

4.8.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing. ................934.8.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing.........................94


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4.1 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT

Starting point: FULLY- INSTALLED VALUEJET

Step Action Reference

1 Choose the appropriate media. General info on usable media

2 Install and load the media. Installing roll media

Loading roll media

3 Set the media type Setting media type

4

OPTIONAL : Adjust the head

height Head Height Adjustment

5 Set the printing conditions. Menu setup on the operation panel

6

OPTIONAL: Perform (a) testplot(s) and perform adjusting,

cleaning and replacing actionswhen needed.

Test Print

Result: READY-TO-PRINT VALUEJET


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4.2 GENERAL INFO ON USABLE MEDIA

4 .2 .1 M e d i a co m p a ti b i l i ty


The Mutoh ValueJet Eco-Solvent Ultra printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated andcoated media.The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type.Mutoh offers a selection of dedicated coated and uncoated Eco-Solvent media.Next to this, a wide range of media from known media brands in the market have been tested and foundcompatible with the ValueJet printer.

Notes

For details on the recommended media, VISIT www.mutoh.be or contact your local MUTOH dealer.

If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media : The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to be paid by the

customer. For details, refer to:

Periodical MaintenanceTroubleshooting

If repair is necessary, contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Notes

When tested and compatible media is used, the print quality is set according to each media type.For the settings, refer to Application details.

When printing on non compatible or non-tested media : Refer to the media specifications of the media supplier for information on the media type or

appropriate settings for this printer. Set the printing quality according to User media menu

4.2.2 Printing area

The printable area of the ValueJet is as follows:


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4 .2 .3 No te s o n h a n d l i n g m e d i a

Notes

Use compatible media under an appropriate environment.The appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing are shown below.

Temperature Humidity

Recommended range 22C to 30C 40% to 60%

Change rate Within 2C per hour Within 5% per hour

Do not use folded or torn media.

The size of media can change according to temperature and humidity variations in the printenvironment. Therefore, place the media minimum 30 minutes in the print environment before use, tolet it acclimatize to the print environment.

Printing on media without having it acclimatized to the printing environment might cause media jamsand bad print quality, caused by media expansion or contraction.

Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. Printing on the non-print side can cause blurs andblots.

Always handle media with dry and clean hands to avoid bad print quality.When the printer will be unused for more than 24 hours, remove the media to prevent media floating,media jams, and degradation of the print quality.

Avoid using media in cold places and dry places, especially when printing formal documents.

Always store the media in its original packing material.

Do not throw away the individual box and bag. Use them for storing media.

4 .2 .4 No te s o n sto r i n g m e d i a

Notes

Avoid storing media in rooms with high temperature and high humidity.Avoid direct sunlight on stored media.

Always repack sheet media in its original packing and store it in a horizontal position.

After removing the unused roll media from the scroller, wind it properly, wrap it in an individual bag andstore it in an individual box.

Keep the media dry.


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4.3 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA

Notes

Refer to General info on usable media for details on media handling.

It is recommended to use tested and compatible media for this printer.Refer to the following topics for types and details of media: General info on usable media

4 .3 .1 In st a l l i n g r o l l m e d i a

Notes

There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614

Unwinder/Winder 100 Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder)




For media with a three inch core, three inch core adapters have to be used.

Notes

Set the roll media on a flat and levelled surface.

If the roll media and scroller are placed in a vertical position, the scroller might get damaged.

Notes

The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. Media tube diameter: three inches, outside diameter of media: 150mm or less, weight: 30kg or less.



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Step 1 : Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left side of the rear. Set the distance between the rollmedia holders wider than the roll media width.

N Name1 Roll media holder (left)2 Roll media holder (Right)3 Roll media4 Fixing lever

Step 2 : Tighten the left roll media holder

N Name

1 Roll media holder (left)2 Fixing lever


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Step 3 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (left)

N Name1 Roll media holder (left)2 Roll media

Step 4 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (right) and fix the fixing lever.

N Name

1 Roll media holder (right)2 Roll media3 Fixing lever

Step 5 : Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, move the roll media to the centreand tighten the levers.

Notes

Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer.

N Name1 Roll media holder (left)

2 Roll media holder (right)3 Roll media4 Fixing lever


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4 .3 .2 Se tt i n g r o l l m e d i a

Notes







Step 1 : Switch ON the printer.

The printer starts the initializing operation.

Media End is displayed on the operation panel.

Step 2 : Raise the media loading lever.

N Name1 Media loading lever.

Lever Up is displayed on the operation panel.


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Step 3 : Open the front cover.

N Name1 Front Cover

Step 4 : Set the roll media to the media feed slot.

Notes

If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it.

N Name1 Roll media2 Media feed slot

Step 5 : Pull the roll media out about 1m from the front media feed slot which is located inside of the frontcover.

N Name1 Roll media2 Media feed slot


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Step 6 : Rewind the roll media a little by rolling the flange on the roll media holder while holding the edgeof the media, eliminate any slack or slant.

Notes

If you set the roll media free while rewinding, the roll media will fall out from the media feed slot on therear of the product.

Confirm that the right edge of the roll media does not go beyond the loading mark. If it does, it mayaffect print quality.

N Name1 Roll media2 Media loading mark

Notes

When setting the roll media, set both sides of the media at least 5mm away from the edge of thepressure roller. Slippage or creases may occur during printing.

N Name1 Roll media2 pressure rollers


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Step 7 : If the edge of the roll media is set less than 5 mm from the edge of the pressure roller, follow theprocedure below to adjust the position of the roll media.

Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, and move the roll media to left orright.After moving the roll media, fix it with fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders.

Notes

Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer.

N Name1 Roll media holder (Left)2 Roll media holder (right)3 Roll media4 Fixing lever

Step 8 : Lower the media loading lever

N Name1 Media loading lever

Notes

When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight. Please refer toCutting media.

When loading media that does not feed well, lower the media loading lever further.


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Step 9 : Close the front cover.

N Name1 Front cover

The Media type setup menu is displayed on the operation panel.

Step 10 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select the type of the loaded media.

Step 11 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel

The media type is set.

Media Initial is displayed on the operation panel and media initial operation starts.

Notes

The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when

The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed.

No key operations are performed on the operation panel for 10 seconds.

After media initial operation is complete, Ready to print is displayed on the operation panel and thedisplay shifts to Normal.

The media is now correctly loaded.


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4 .3 .3 Se tt i n g m e d i a typ e

Introduction:


When you have loaded the media in the ValueJet, you will have to set the media type. The Media setupmenu is displayed after the media hold lever is pushed from the backward position to the forward position. (=lever down)

Notes

The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when

The [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed.


Procedure:

Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON, and the media has been loaded.

Result: After the media is loaded, the display shifts to the Media setup menu.

Notes

Refer to the following topics to load media:

Installing roll media

Loading roll media

Step 2 : Press the [Setting value +] key or [Setting value-] key on the operation panel to select the correct

media type.Step 3 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to confirm your choice.

Result:

The media type is determined

The operation panel displays "Media Initial", and the media initialisation starts.

Step 4 : After media initialization, the operation panel displays "Ready to Print" and the printer shifts tonormal

Step 5 : When using the roll media, wind back the roll media to avoid slackness at the back.

Notes

The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type whenThe [Cancel] key of the operation panel is pressed.



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4 .3 .4 He a d h e i g h t a d j u s tm e n t

When used?

Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media.This way you prevent the print head from touching the media.

Notes

If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality will not be guaranteed.

Do not open the front cover nor change the head height during printing. If the head height is changed,the head alignment will be changed and high print quality will no longer be guaranteed.

To perform a head alignment, refer to Head height alignment

Procedure:

Step 1 : Open the front cover.

N Name

1 Front cover

Step 2 : Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever. (Orange)

Notes

Do not raise the head height adjustment lever higher than the following position, doing so may damagethe printer.

N Name1 Head height adjustment lever

The high lamp on the operation panel lights up in green

Step 3 : Close the front cover


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4 .3 .5 Ste p a d j u stm e n t

After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight,backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon:

Printed swaths overlap.White lines between every swath.

In such cases, follow the procedure below and adjust the media feed compensation value.

Step 1 : Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel.

Step 2 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.

Shift to the Setup menu display.

The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>".

Step 3 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel.

The operation panel displays "Set1: MediaType".

Step 4 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

The operation panel displays "Media: Type 1".

Step 5 : Press the [+] key or [] key to select the media type you wish to use.

Step 6 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

The operation panel displays "**>1: Print Mode".

Notes

The selected media (Type 1-30) is displayed in "**". Please refer to Media Type menu

Press the [+] key or [] key toselect "**>2: PF Adjust>".

Press the [>] key on the operation panel.

The operation panel displays "PF1: Initial Print".


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Step 7 : Perform the initial adjust print.

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm".

Notes

The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] key or [] key and change the set value.

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Printing". Start Initial adjustment printing.

N Name

1 Feed length

2 Media feeding direction

When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters the normal status

After the initial adjustment printing, cut the media. Refer to: Cutting media

Step 8 : Measure the distance between two + signs in the initial adjustment print using a measurementtool, such as a ruler.

Step 9 : Set up Initial Adjust Change.

Press the [+] key or [] key toselect "PF2: Initial Change".

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Init: 250.0/250mm".

Press the [+] key or [] key and enter the measured value in step 3.

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel The initial adjustment value is saved. The operation panel displays "PF2: Initial Change".


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Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print.

Press the [+] key or [] key toselect "PF3: Confirm Print".

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm".

NotesThe length that the media is fed (feeding length) for confirmation adjustment printing is normally set at250 mm.

If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] key or [] key and change the set value.

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Printing". Start Confirmation adjustment printing.

N Name

1 Feed length

2 Media feeding direction

After the confirmation adjustment printing, cut the media. For more information, please refer to: Cutting media

Step 11 : Measure the distance between two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using ameasurement tool, such as a ruler, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length whenprinting.

If the distance does not match the feeding length, follow the procedure from 1 to 5 and re-adjust.


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Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing.

Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel.

Press the [+] key or [] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print".

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

The operation panel displays "Printing". Start Micro adjustment printing.

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After the micro adjustment printing is completed, the operation panel displays "PF4: Micro Adj. Print".

Step 13 : Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result.

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Step 14 : Set up the Micro Adjustment Change.

Press the [+] key or [] key to select "PF5: Micro Adj.Change".

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Micro: 0pulse".

Press the [+] key or [] key and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result instep 16.

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

The micro adjustment value is saved. The operation panel displays "PF5: Micro Adj.Change". The Media feed compensation is complete.


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4 .3 .6 Re p l a ci n g r o l l m e d i a

(1) Replacement time


Replace roll media if...the roll media runs out.

The operation panel displays "End of Roll".

If the media runs out during printing, the printer stops printing.

If you want to change the media type.

(2) Replacement steps

Notes



Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly replace roll media


1. Remove the installed roll media.

Step 1 : Verify that

the printer has been switched ON,

the printer is in Normal mode, and

The printer is NOT printing.

Step 2 : Push the media hold lever backward (lever up).

N Name1 Media loading lever


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Step 3 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media

Step 4 : Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media

N name

1 Roll media holder (right)

2 Fixing lever

3 Roll media

N Name1 Roll media holders

2 Roll media


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Step 5 : Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder.

N name

1 Roll media holder (left)2 Fixing lever3 Roll media

Notes

To load another roll media, refer to: Setting media

Store the roll media you do not use according to: Notes on storing media

Attach the movable flange to the scroller when you do not set roll media, this to set the scroller to theprinter.


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4.4 TEST PRINT

4 .4 .1 O v e r v i ew a n d f u n c t i o n s o f t h e t e s t p r i n t s

Testplot Function Action to be performedwhen needed

Nozzle Check To check the head nozzles. Perform a head cleaning.

Mode print To check the print conditions. Change print conditions.

Setup print To check the current setup of the printer. Change setup.

Palette Print To compare output colours with printing colours. Check colour mode

4 .4 .2 Pe r fo r m i n g a te st p r i n t


Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that media more than A3 size has been loaded.Refer to:Installing roll media andLoading roll media

Step 2 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.

Step 3 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.

Result:

The first submenu of the Setup menu is displayed.

The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Setup>".

The printer is in Menu mode.

Step 4 : Press the [-] key on the operation panel.

Result:The operation panel displays " Menu 2: Test Print>


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Step 5 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel

Result:

The operation panel displays Test1: Nozzle Check.

The display enters the Test Print menu

Step 6 : Press the [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel to select the item you want to print and pressthe [Enter] key.

Submenus: Nozzle Check Mode print Setup print All Set List Palette print

Result:Printing starts for the selected submenu.

Notes

Please refer to the following topics for details on each item of the test print list:Nozzle Checkto Palette print

When "Banner 1" or "Banner 2" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed on theTest Print menu.


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4.4.3 Nozzle check

Used to check whether there are any head clogging, missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles.

Notes

If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head.Refer to:Head cleaning.Perform the nozzle check once again after the head has been cleaned.

Notes

For the printing procedure, refer to Performing a test print.

4.4.4 Mode Print

Used to confirm the following printing conditions:

Print mode

Effect

Pre heater set temperature

Fixer (Platen) heater set temperature

Drier heater set temperature

Adjustment value

Notes



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4.4.5 Setup print

Checks the current settings of the printer.

Notes

User media and print mode lists are printed only when "ALL Set List" is selected.



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4.4.6 Palette prin t

Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours.

Notes

When Banner 1 or Banner 2 is set in the Print Mode menu, PalettePrint is not displayed on theTest Print menu.

For the printing procedure, refer to Performing a test prin

Documents

Mutoh ValueJet 1614 User Guide