Mutoh Falcon Outdoor 46 manual

USER'S GUIDE AP-75046 Eco-Solvent Inkjet Printer Falcon Outdoor 46/62[...]

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3 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) USER GUIDE Falcon Outdoor 46/62 Eco-Solvent Inkjet Printer Mutoh America Inc. 2507 W. Erie Dr. Suite 103 Tempe, AZ 85282 United States[...]

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This equipment complies with radio interference regulations for data pro- cessing devices. When used in a residential area, this equipment may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate corrective measures. # Concerning radio interference This product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with radi[...]

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Dear Customer, Mutoh's new Falcon Outdoor high-resolution drop-on-demand piezo electric outdoor inkjet printer series consists of two models. The printer use a newly developed eco-solvent ink. Inks are offered in six colours. This User Guide deals with printer installation and operation methods as well as usage precautions. In order to use the[...]

Introducing the Note and Reference symbols that are used in this manual. • An explanation of a matter that is very important for proper use of the printer . Y ou must read this and work appropriately . • An explanation of a matter that is useful for you to know or that may affect the printing result. Y ou should read this and bear it in mind. ?[...]

Falcon Outdoor is a precision device. When you use it, be careful of the following. • Do no t use the printer in extreme heat, cold or humidit y . • Covers secured by screws must not be opened other than parts noted in this manual. • Don't have a radio or television nearby as the printer may cause interference. • Don't connect the[...]

• Ink cartridges should be kept in a cool dark place. However , the ink will freeze if it is stored for a long period below -10˚C for black ink and below -10˚C for colored ink so storage under these conditions should be avoided. If the ink becomes frozen, it should be thawed for at least three hours at room tempera- ture (25˚C) before use. •[...]

Contents Introduction 7 For Saf e Usage 7 Using the Pr inter 9 Contents 11 Before Using t he Printer 17 Usage Environmen t 18 Names of Parts 19 Control Pane l Names 20 Prepa ring for Pr inting 27 W hat’s in the Box 28 Assembling the Stand 29 Assembling the Printe r 33 Connecting t he Power Cable / Disconnect D evice 37 Ink Cartridge Pr ecautions [...]

Contents D i rect A cc e ss Keys 7 3 S p e c i f y ing t h e M e d i a t o be Used 7 4 S p e c i f y ing t h e R esolu t i on 75 High Q u a lity P r i n tin g , N o rm al P r i n tin g , High Sp e ed P r inti n g 77 He a d C leani n g 78 Cu tt ing the M e d i a 79 M a k ing a Test P r int and a S e t u p L i s t P r i n t 8 0 M edia F eed 8 1 Reve [...]

Contents Contents How to s e t P a r a m e t e rs 11 1 Co mm a n d Se tt ings 11 3 C o mm a n d 11 3 P l o t A r ea 11 4 P o s i t ion 11 5 Te rm in a t or 1 16 Resolu t ion 1 17 O nline Ti m er 1 18 O v e r w r i t e 12 0 O r igin R e s et 12 1 F unction Se t t i n gs 12 2 I n k D r y Ti m e 12 2 Hal ft one 12 4 CMY à Bla c k 12 5 S c ale 1 26 M [...]

Contents W ash 15 3 Cle a n 1 56 F i l l 1 57 I n k Cha n ge 1 59 A c c u r acy Adjust m e n t Plot 16 2 I nst a l l a t i on of Options 1 65 Ne t wo r k I nt e r f a c e Boa r d Ins t alla t i o n 1 66 M e m o r y E x t e n s i o n 1 68 De t a i l s o f t h e D i s pl ay 17 1 P r in t er S t a t us D i s pl a y 17 2 M e s s ag e d E r r o r s and [...]

Contents Contents M edia c o m e s o f f or is t o r n d u r ing m edia ini t iali s a t ion 20 5 M edia w r i n k les d u r ing m e d i a ini t ialisati o n 2 06 Thin m edia is not de t ected 2 07 W r o n g m e dia s i z e in m e d ia i n i t ialisati o n 2 07 M edia is s k e we d du r i n g p r in t ing 2 07 Ca n not ins t all p r in t er d r ive[...]

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This section lists matters that must be attended to before the printer is used. Usage Environment P AGE 18 Names of Parts P AGE 19 Control Panel Names P AGE 20 Before Using the Printer Before Using the Printer Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 17[...]

An appropriate location for installing the printer should be selected after refer- ring to the following conditions for the installation site and installation space. • Always use a separate, earthed power outlet. • A void places subject to sudden change of temperature or humidity , dust, or the direct rays of the sun. • The Falcon Outdoor pri[...]

Names of Parts Lef t Co ver Front Paper Guide Front C over Y-r ail Co ver Oper ating Pane l Right C over Heate r Pane l Pressure Lever Wa s t e Bo t t l e Contr ol Box Take-up Sy st em Lef t Co ver Front Paper Guide Front C over Y-r ail Co ver Oper ating Pane l Right C over Heate r Pane l Pressure Lever Wa s t e Bo t t l e Contr ol Box Take-up Sy s[...]

The control panel is for setting operating conditions, displaying printer condi- tions and making settings for various functions. Control Panel Names DA T A LED (Green) ERROR LED (Red) CLEANING key MENU key Shift key CANCEL key MEDIA WEIGHT key Standard LED (Orange) Thin LED (Green) QUALITY / SPEED key High Quality LED (Green) Normal LED (Green) Hi[...]

Control Panel Names Nr. Key De scription 1. Data LED : The DATA LED monitors DATA status : · LED ON indicates data is being receive d. · LED FLA SHING means data is being pr ocessed. 2. Erro r LE D : The ERROR LED is ON after an ER ROR has occ urred , to indica te a p ossible haz ardous si tuation. The LED will go ou t if the error is corrected o[...]

Control Panel Names 4. Cleaning : - Pressing for 2 seconds initiates the cleaning procedure. - W hen pressed together w ith the [SHIFT] key , (9) it initiates the he ad a djus tmen t pr oced ure. - Go to the Previous Menu , when in menu-m ode operatio n. - For advan ced Cleaning Control, enter the menu system and select submenu [Utili ty] – op ti[...]

Control Panel Names - Pressing RESOLU TION will cha nge the output res olut ion b etwe en 360 DPI, 720 DPI or 1440 DPI. The set-up can only be changed in idle status. - W hen pressed together w ith the [shi ft] key (9) it allow s reverse manual ro ll feed. - Select the pre viou s menu opti on and decrease a pa ramet er value w hen in menu mode oper[...]

Control Panel Names - Shift bu tton to activa te Head A djustment, manual roll feed (fo rw ard or reverse), Nozzle check print, Test print or Set-Up List. - Back out of menu levels or sw itch back to ONLINE level f rom top level (Men u mode operatio n). 10. Menu : - The Menu M ode Operation is used to change printer settings and parameters. - Press[...]

Control Panel Names 12. Vacu um : - The Vacuum key all ows you to reduce the f an power w hen using very light media such as synthe tic paper or uncoated paper li ghter than 70 g/m². - W hen pressed together w ith the [SHIFT] key , (9) it initiates a Set-up Li st and an adjustment para mete r plot . Note : · W hen the data light is ON (receiving)[...]

Control Panel Names 1 = C ontrols Fr ont Heat er 2 = C ontrols Rear Heater 3 = Power Sw itch Pow er S w it ch: Contr ol for power O N or OFF t he Heater System. Controls Fr ont Heater: Set temper ature fo r the front hea ter. Rea l (RT) and set (ST) t emperatu re are displayed on the LCD screen. The maximum temper ature is 50 °C. By pushing the bu[...]

This section deals with preparations for using the printer . What's in the Box P AGE 28 Assembling the Stand P AGE 29 Assembling the Printer P AGE 33 Ink Cartridge Precautions P AGE 38 Loading the Ink Cartridges P AGE 40 Specify the Type of Media P AGE 46 Loading the Media P AGE 48 Using Pre- and Post heater PAGE 65 Making a T est Print P AGE [...]

What's in the Box W hat ’s in t he box ? · Falcon Outdoor p r inter u n it · Printer stand · 2 media scrollers (2” / 3”) including pla stic flanges · 1 Sheet-off knife, pre-installed in he ad · In-the-box RIP software A ccessories kit consisting of: · Power cable · User’s Guide · Extra Box w ith Roll Take-Up Sy stem 28 Falcon O[...]

Assembling the Stand Preparing for Printing Caution: · Before lifting the printer bo dy ou t of the box, make sure to remove all plastic wrappi ng materials first, in order to a void that the machine slips f rom your ha nds. Step 1: Unpack the stand and asse mble it by screwi ng the left and right stand legs to the cross beam (upper bar) (1 ) and [...]

Assembling the Stand Step 2 : First make sure to mount the lef t end plate (pl ate without motor box) to the left leg of the stand. Hook the left end plate between the leg assembly. Turn the left end plate diag onally, so that you can put it in-between th e left leg and then turn it right to fix it into place by mean s of the hooks. Hook the left e[...]

Assembling the Stand Step 3 : Hook the right end pla te between the leg assembly. To do so, follow the same procedure as for the left end plate. Hook the right end pla te between the leg assembly. Turn the right end pla te diagonally , so that you can put it in-between the right leg and then turn it right to fix it into place by means of the hooks.[...]

Assembling the Stand Push the endplate as much as possible to the upper side of the leg assembly , so you can easily screw the printer body onto the stan d. 32 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046)[...]

Assembling the Printer • For safety , at least four people are needed for assembling the printer . • When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the vinyl first and handle the printer directly . There is a risk of your hands slipping if the main unit is handled with the vinyl on. • The main unit must be lifted by four people at the pl[...]

Assembling the Printer S t e p 1 : Fix the pr i n t e r b ody o n t o the l e g asse m b ly using the t w o w i ng screws. A s m enti o ned in step 2 & 3 (Assembling the stand) the e n d plates should be pulled a s m u ch as possi b l e to w a rds t h e upp e r p a rt o f the stan d . To do so, l oos e n a l i t t l e bit t h e bo l t s te m p [...]

Assembling the Printer Now y ou can fix the sensor assy. Fix the sen sor assembly smoothly to the motor b ox, using 2 bolt + washers (use upper hol es) (det ai l A ). Hook the sensor br acket over the leg and secure it w ith a bolt + wa sher (detail B). S t e p 3 : Loosen the wing screw which i s fi xed to the p rinting table (4) and remove the met[...]

Assembling the Printer Remove the tape that lo cks the sheet-off mechanism duri ng transportation (See 6 on figure below). S t e p 4 : Remove the cable block(s) betw een rail and cove r ( 7 ). Remove the lever blo ck ( 8 ). S t e p 5 : Install the W aste Bottle (2 screws). Do no t forget to connect the connector a nd the waste tubes. S t e p 6 : Af[...]

Connecting the Power Cable Preparing for Printing 1) Make sure the printer’s pow er switch is turned OFF . 2) Make sure the power of the Heating System and the Rol l Take-Up System are turned OFF. 3) P lug the prin ter-end of the power cable into the connector at the back of the printer. 4) Connect the cab le of the Roll-Take-U p System with the [...]

• Although there is no question about the safety of the ink, it should not be touched, licked or swallowed. If you accidentally touch the ink, wash it off immediately with soap and water . If it should get into your eye, wash with plenty of water and consult your doctor . If it is licked, wash it out immediately by gargling with water . If it has[...]

• Ink cartridges should be kept in a cool dark place. However , the ink will freeze if it is stored for a long period below -10˚C for black ink and below -10˚C for colored ink so storage under these conditions should be avoided. If the ink becomes frozen, it should be thawed for at least three hours at room tempera- ture (25˚C) before use. •[...]

Loading the Ink Cartridges Impo rtan t: · Before using Eco-Solvent ink, perform a head wash . T ubes, hea ds and filters must be clean. Use the special Eco-solvent Tran sition Liq uid. · On ce you have wo rked wi th eco-solvent i nks, it is forbidde n to change to another in k type. A . G o i n g to use E co- S o l v ent ink. If you are going to [...]

Loading the Ink Cartridges Preparing for Printing Note : · If the cover is open or the hold lever is up , the initialization routine will not start. Step 3 : Slide the 6 Eco-Solvent Transition L iquid cleanin g cassettes into their cartridge position. (Automatic detection of cleaning cassettes occurs due to labe l recognitio n) Step 4 : Check if t[...]

Loading the Ink Cartridges · In k cassette slots 1 to 4 respectively destined for Black, Cy an, Ma genta and Ye llow are coded so that the ink casse ttes cannot be malposition ed. · Slots 5 and 6 ho wever are NOT CODED. Please check carefully not to put the ink cassettes into an inco rrect slot. All RIP soft wa re drivers developed according to M[...]

Loading the Ink Cartridges Preparing for Printing Note: · In case the ink cassettes are installed and the di splay message “NO CARTRIDGE” still appears, this means that the ink cassettes are not inserted co rrectly. Pull out the ca ssette(s) indicated and try to insert i t (them) correctly . · In case of failure of initial ink replenishment, [...]

Loading the Ink Cartridges Note : · If the cover is open or the hold lever is up , the initialization routine will not start. Step 3: Insert 6 ink cassettes one by one, respecting the order show n in the illustration be low. · In k cassette slots 1 to 4 respectively destined for Black, Cy an, Ma genta and Ye llow are coded so that the ink casse t[...]

Loading the Ink Cartridges Preparing for Printing Step 5: After this message, automatic ink replenishment begi ns. The “ink refill” message means that ink is bei ng filled into the ink supply sy stem (tubing + head). The printer is no w ready to print. Caution: · Durin g ink replen ishment, never cut of f the electricity. This may cause dam ag[...]

Here we select whether the media to be loaded in the Falcon Outdoor printer will be standard media or thin media. • If you are unable to judge whether the media to be used is standard media or thin media, you should do the "Media Feed" as shown on page 81 before printing. At that time, check whether the media is catching or wrinkling. W[...]

Specify the Type of Media Preparing for Printing Adjusting Head Height. Dependin g on the media typ e and media thickness used, it is possible to adjust the printer’s printhea d height accordingly 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm ( ± 0 .15 mm). The head he ight can be adjusted usin g the lever on the left side of the head (please refer to the picture mentioned [...]

• Don't use media that is creased, blemished, torn or curled. • Problems caused by using media other than that specified by Mutoh will not be covered by warranty . Always use cut media or roll media specified by Mutoh • T emperature and humidity suitable for printing are shown below . We recommend setting up in an environment that can be[...]

Loading Cut Media Step 1 Open the cove r , check that head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up. Step 2 Selecting media Press the [MEDIA] key on the Control panel to light the Sheet media LED. Step 3 Loading media Insert seasoned media between the pressure roller and the drive roller . Step 4 Ali[...]

Step 5 Put the hold lever down. • Remove the roll media and scroller from the main unit before using. • Don't load the media slantwise. The media size may be misidentified and the printing will not be normal. • If the roll media lamp is lit by the Control panel setting, a "Roll media end" error may appear and printing will not [...]

• Don't put the hold lever up while the head is moving (during printing, media detection, media cutting, cleaning, etc.) • When putting the hold lever up to load media, etc., make sure the head is in the stand-by position (maintenance position). The lever can not be put up if the head is not in the stand-by position. • Don't move th[...]

Loading Roll Media Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Step 1: Open the cover, check that the head is in a position wher e it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up. Step 2: Selecting the m edia · Press the [Medi a] key to select b etween cu t-sheet or roll med ia . · B y pressing the key you wi ll see the LED alternate [...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Preparing for Printing St ep 5 : Lo ad t he med ia over th e scr ol ler Turn the roll media as shown in the dia gram and pass it over the scroller until the media tube fits f irmly ove r the f ixed flange. Replace the movable flange on the scroll er and fit it firm ly into the media tube. Note: · Do not drop th[...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media St e p 9 : L o adi n g r o l l m edia · P ull some media of f the roll, feed it into the m edia feed gap and betw een the pressure rolle rs and the drive rolle r. · P ull ou t the m ed ia at t he front side and m ake sure at least 0.5 meters hangs out in front of the printer. Caution: · W hen y ou load roll m[...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Preparing for Printing Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 55 S t e p 11 : F i ne-tu n i ng the r o l l m edia p o siti o n If the g ui d e line ( h ol e s ) c a n be see n , the ro l l m ed i a m u st b e m oved to the rig h t . If the guid e line (h oles) is h idden, the ro ll media must be moved to the[...]

S t e p 1 2 : · Check if the roll media has b een installed correctly. · Lower the media hold le ver and close the cover. · The head moves a utomatically and d etects the media si ze. · The display will show the follo wing message during loadin g: · A fter perform ing its media loading sequence (± 30 seconds) the prin ter displays the followi[...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Step 2: Stand behind the pr inter. Unlock the scroller receiver b y p ressing the l ock lever d own. You can now lift the right side of the scroller and remove it from the printer. Step 3: Remove the roll media by gently pushing the roll media off t he scroll er via the moveable flange side. At no tim es drop th[...]

Loading media in combination with the Roll Take-Up System. Step 1 : Open t he co ver and put the hold leve r i n th e UP pos iti on by til ti ng it up( war ds). Step 2 : Selecting r oll take-up system · Press the Media -key to select media load ing se quence with roll take-up sy stem (Both LEDs ON). · By pres si ng th e key you will s ee th e LED[...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Preparing for Printing Step 4 : Take y our ro ll of media. Step 5 : Remove the moveabl e flange from the scrolle r by pulli ng it off . Movable Flange Step 6 : Load the m edia onto the scroller. Feed the scroller thro ugh the media core. Gently bu t f irmly pre ss the roll media over the fixed f lange . Slide th[...]

S t e p 8 : I n stallati o n o f the scr o lle r . Install the scroller as follow s : a) Stand at the back side of the printer, holding the scroller w ith the fi xed f lange side in yo ur left hand . b) Slide the scrolle r (left side) into the scrolle r receiver, as shown in the illu stration. c) Push the scroller (Righ t side – movable flange si[...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 61 Preparing for Printing Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 0.5 meters hangs out in front of the printer. Ca ution : W hen you lo ad roll media from the back, be careful not to hurt y ourself by touching the pressure roller sy stem. Pull some m[...]

62 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) Loading the Media Loading Roll Media S t e p 11 : Checking the p o siti o n o f r o ll m e d ia. Turn the scroller by hand and w ind up several turns of roll m edia. As you win d up the media, check the relative po sitions of the drive rolle r on the right and the right han d edge of the roll media. It [...]

Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Preparing for Printing Impo rtan t: · The g uid e li ne ( hol es) is a gui de . There is a po ssibility of a jam if the pressur e roller is not h olding the left edge of the m edia and the pressure ro ller is near the rig ht edge. Either hold the left edg e of the medi a completely w ith the pressure roller or [...]

64 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) Loading the Media Loading Roll Media Once you r print is finished and dry you can w ind up y our print via a manual feed button. If you want to sheet off the print push the cancel button for 2 seconds and confirm the sheet-off request. If you want to w ind up or wind off your print yo u can do this via [...]

Using Pre- and Post-Heaters. Use the Pre- and Post-heater for uncoated or slow-dry ing media. W ith the Heaters y ou can get a wide r range of media compatibility. W h en usi n g t h e he a t e rs s e t it on the m axi m u m t e mperatur e . (50°C) Important : Dependin g on the use of media, it is possibl e that m edia starts to curl. If this is t[...]

Make a test print to verify that the printer is working properly . Step 1 Open the cover and check that the hold lever is up. Step 2 Press the [MEDIA] key to light the Sheet media LED. (Cut media is selected) Step 3 Load an A3 size sheet of cut media and put the hold lever down. Step 4 After initialization has finished, press the [ T est Print] key[...]

• Make sure the power to the printer and to the computer is switched off when you connect the printer and computer . • For optimum output, please use a cable recommended by Mutoh. If some other cable is to be used, select one by refer- ring to "Centronics (Bi-directional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284 compatible) Specifications" on page[...]

First, prepare the printer to receive data from the computer . The conditions for connecting the printer and computer must be aligned beforehand on the print- er side and on the computer side. This is called set-up. The basic printer set-up for receiving data from a computer involves the fol- lowing four types of settings. Command Settings Specifie[...]

• If values other than those set at the time of shipping from Mutoh are used, be sure to refer to "Centronics Settings" on page 136 or "Network Settings" on page 138. Command Set-up (User Settings) Each user will specify the online commands from the computer and the com- mand conditions. Commands The type of command for verifi[...]

In online printing was possible, try printing the Setup List. Step 1 Open the cover and make the hold lever is up. Step 2 Press the [MEDIA] key and light the Sheet media LED. Step 3 Load an A4 size sheet vertically . Step 4 Select the printing of setup List by pressing the [Setup Print] key (VACUUM, key) while you are pressing the [Shift] key . Ste[...]

• Cloth must be cut manually (refer to "Function Settings: Media Cut" on page 130 .) This function is used for manually cutting roll media (such as cloth) that can not be cut automatically after it has been printed. Step 1 Specifying manual cutting Refer to "Function settings: Media cut" on page 130. Step 2 Preparations for pr[...]

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In this section we explain about direct access key operations that are often used to enable printer functions to be used effectively . Specifying the Media to be used P AGE 74 Specifying the Resolution P AGE 75 High Quality Printing, Normal Printing, High Speed Printing P AGE 77 Head Cleaning P AGE 78 Cutting the Media P AGE 79 Making a Test Print [...]

Here we select whether we will use roll media or cut media as the media to be loaded in the Falcon Outdoor printe r . Specifying the Media to be Used : Lit : Not lit For cut media For roll media Roll with Take-Up • If roll media is loaded while cut media is selected on the panel, the media will be fed out in order to detect the end of the sheet. [...]

The resolution of the Falcon Outdoor at the time of output can be selected as 360 dpi, 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi (RTL-P ASS). 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi gives high grade printing at near photo quality . Specify resolution at the time of graphic data output. When the Low LED is lit, 360 dpi is selected. When the High LED is lit, 720 dpi is se[...]

• High quality printing is obtained at high resolutions of 720 dpi and simulated 1440 dpi but the printing time is longer than at 360 dpi. • If high resolution image data such as 720 dpi or 600 dpi is printed at 360 dpi, it may not be possible to obtain adequate printing results. NOTE Specifying the Resolution 76 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE[...]

According to the printing environment to be used, three speeds can be speci- fied for a Falcon Outdoor printe r . In changing them, you should consider the resolution and printing time required for the printing. By changing the printing mode, printing may be high quality , normal or high speed. * High Quality Printing Mode: The high quality lamp is[...]

Head cleaning is a function that cleans the head face and nozzles. Head cleaning should be carried out if the printing is more faint or lacking in detail compared with the previous printing. • When printing for a long period under dusty conditions, dust collects in the maintenance section and inspection and mainte- nance may be required. • A pa[...]

• When a new roll of media is mounted, the leading edge of the media may not be straight. In this case, the leading edge of the media should be cut. The [CANCEL] key can be switched between the cancel function and the media cut function, depending to the status of the printer . Y ou should use it in accordance with your need. Printer Status Resul[...]

These are prints of the current status of the printer . Check by printing out the following two types of print. T est print: This checks whether the printer is fully operational by making a print. Setup List print: This prints out details such as printer online settings. • It is useful to keep the T est print and Setup List print in this book in [...]

If roll media is being used, the media will be fed in the normal direction while the [Shift] key and [Media Feed] key are pressed. Roll media will not be fed while data is being received or processed. Media is not fed while cut media is in use. Step 1 The media feed function can be used only when roll media is loaded and data is not being received.[...]

If roll media is being used, the media will be fed in the reverse direction while the [Shift] key and [ Resolution ] key are pressed. Roll media will not be fed while data is being received or processed. Media is not fed while cut media is in use. Step 1 The reverse media feed function can be used only when roll media is loaded and data is not bein[...]

Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of ship- ment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such cases, a accracy adjustment plot of printing quality can be made with the fol- lowing procedure. • Unless you understand this function fully , there is a risk that the fine adjustment may make the[...]

Step 3 Look at pattern A on your print. Use the [V ALUE +] and [V ALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset. Step 4 Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern A. Step 5 Look at pattern B on your print. Use the [V ALUE +] and [V ALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset. Step 6 Press [ENTER] key to c[...]

• The accuracy adjustment adjusts the color head reciprocal printing position and the black head reciprocal printing posi- tion as well as aligning the prointing position between the color head and the black head. • If the cancel key is pressed during fine adjustment printing or it is interrupted by raising the hold lever , there will be no inp[...]

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In this section, we give a summary explanation about menus for the practical use of the printer functions. Menu mode Operation P AGE 88 Menu Structure P AGE 90 Menus Menus Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 87[...]

Shift to setting mode for practical functions than cannot be set up by direct access keys. Step 1 Press the [MENU] key to shift to setting mode. Direct access key operation does not work. Step 2 By pressing the [MENU] key , the control panel keys take on the functions shown in yellow. Press the Select setting mode by pressing the [Menu Down] key or[...]

Step 3 * Press [ENTER] to proceed with the setting * The part of the display that is flashing can be altered. T o change a setting, select a value by pressing the [V ALUE +] or [V ALUE -] keys. * The setting will not change unless the [ENTER] key is pressed. * If the set-up is complete, press the [Menu Up] key . If there is no key opera- tion in Me[...]

* M en u * C o m m an d> *M e nu * Func t i on > *M e nu * C e n t r o> * M e n u* N e t w ork > Command RTL- P ASS / MH-GL, GL2 / MH-GL2 Plot Area Normal / Expand Position P1 / LL / Full T erminat Special / Normal Resolut. 300 dpi / 360 dpi / 720 dpi Online T imer Off / 10 sec to 30 sec to 800 sec Overwrite Last / Mix Menu Levels Mode [...]

W ash * M e n u * Utility > Error Display On / Off Initial OK / No All OK / No Command OK / No Functi. OK / No Centro OK / No Network OK / No Dump Start-End / All (cancel with [CANCEL] key Clean Normal / Powerful Fill Y es / No Ink Change Y es / No Maintenance Rec. Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 91 Menus[...]

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This section makes it easy for you to look up what sort of function to use when you want to do a particular sort of operation. It asks the questions and then tells you on which page of which User Guide you can find the answers. When Y ou W ant to Do This P AGE 93 When Y ou W ant to Do This When Y ou Want to Do This Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE ([...]

T o use roll media efficiently Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 104 Page 126 Page 104 Page 128 Page 105 Page 129 Page 105 Page 129 Page 106 Page 130 T o speed up printing time Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 103 Page 122 Page 75 Page 75 Page 103 Page 124 Page 107 Page 138 When Y ou Want to Do This I want to print without making[...]

T o improve printing quality Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 77 Page 77 Page 103 Page 124 T o connect with Centronics Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 107 Page 136 Page 107 Page 137 T o connect with network (Ethernet) Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 107 Page 138 T o cut roll media Question Answer Explanation Operatio[...]

T o place printed output in a specified position Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 104 Page 128 Page 103 Page 126 Page 104 Page 127 When Y ou Want to Do This If I want to print in the middle of the page with maximum and minimum data values? If I want to print on media of a different size from that specified in the data. If I want to print [...]

T o use color effectively Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 77 Page 77 Page 103 Page 124 Page 101 Page 117 Page 101 Page 120 T o check the status of the printer Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 108 Page 140 Page 108 Page 140 When Y ou Want to Do This When Y ou Want to Do This If I want to print after changing the graphic quality?[...]

T o check printer set-up Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 70 Page 70 Page 108 Page 143 Page 108 Page 145 Page 109 Page 147 Page 108 Page 141 When Y ou Want to Do This If I want to know what are the current printer settings? If I want to restore the original factory Command settings? If I want to restore the original factory Function setti[...]

This section explains the content of each function in detail and gives the page number for you to look it up easily in the User Guide. Understanding the Functions P AGE 103 Explanation of Functions Explanation of Functions Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 99[...]

Command Settings Name of Function Reference Page Command Page 113 This specifies the commands and conditions that are trans- ferred from the computer . The following commands are sup- ported: • RTL-P ASS: • MH-GL, GL2 (MH-RTL): Mutoh MH-GL/MH-GL/2 (MH-RTL) commands (conform to Hewlett- Packard HP-GL, HP-GL/2 (HP-RTL) commands) • MH-GL2 (MH-RT[...]

Name of Function Reference Page Position Page 115 In the case of MH-GL, GL2 (MH-RTL) and MH-GL/2 (MH-RTL), this specifies the initial pen position in printer commands. • P1: The initial position is P1 (scaling point) • LL: The initial position is at the lower left of the hardclip. • Full: The initial position is at the lower left of the media[...]

Name of Function Reference Page Origin Reset Page 121 Allows manual nesting when combined with backward feed. Understanding the Functions Command Settings 102 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046)[...]

Function Settings Name of Function Reference Page Ink Dry T ime Page 122 Ink drying times differ according to the type of media. After the printing is finished, roll media is cut off and falls into the ejected media basket. If the ink is not yet dry , the media will be soiled. Ink drying time is the delay to allow the ink to dry between the end of [...]

Name of Function Reference Page Mirror Page 127 This function prints with printing data reversed in the Y -axis direction. Mirror may not work with some image data. • Off: No reversal • Y on: Reversing in the Y direction Direction Page 128 In a case where data is to be printed on roll media, this func- tion specifies whether the layout of the i[...]

Name of Function Reference Page Cut Position Page 129 This function specifies where the roll media will be cut in accordance with the specified layout of the printing. • Data: Cuts the media at the position determined after adding a margin at the rear edge of the page size specified by command or the printing area prescribed by max-min in lay- ou[...]

Name of Function Reference Page Media cut Page 130 Selects whether roll media will be cut at the end of printing. If off is selected, the data can be printed again on the same page. • Off: • Auto: Roll media is cut automatically when printing Auto-cut ends. • Manual: Roll media is cut manually when printing Manual cut ends. Use this for cutti[...]

Name of Function Reference Page * "Normal" and " Micro " are all valid if the resolution is set to pseudo-1440 dpi or 720 dpi but please note that if 360 dpi is set, the printing density will be "Normal" even when " Micro " is set. • No: No distance adjustment is made • Clear: T o erase the current distan[...]

Utility Settings Name of Function Reference Page Error Display Page 140 Specifies whether the error LED will light and error details will be displayed in the liquid crystal display unit when a minor error has occurred. • On: The error LED will light and error details will be dis- played in the liquid crystal display unit when a minor error has oc[...]

Name of Function Reference Page Initial Centronics Page 147 Restores the backed up Centronics settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh. • OK: The backed up Centronics settings are restored to the factory settings • No: Factory settings are not restored Initial Network Page 149 Restores the backed up Network settings to the values set wh[...]

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This section explains how to set parameters for all types of menu. Command and functions settings: Command P AGE 113 Plot Area P AGE 114 Position P AGE 115 T erminator P AGE 116 Resolution P AGE 117 Online T imer P AGE 118 Overwrite P AGE 120 Ink Dry T ime P AGE 122 Halftone P AGE 124 CMY -> Black P AGE 125 Scale P AGE 126 Mirror P AGE 127 Direc[...]

Centronics Settings: Mode P AGE 136 T iming P AGE 137 Network Setting: IP Address P AGE 138 Utility Settings: Error Display P AGE 140 Utility Settings: Initial All P AGE 141 Command P AGE 143 Function P AGE 145 Centronics P AGE 147 Network P AGE 149 Utility Settings: Dump P AGE 151 W ash P AGE 153 Clean P AGE 156 Fill P AGE 157 How to Set Parameter[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Display a Command item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 4 Specify “MHGL, GL2”[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 9 The permanent display is restored. Command Settings: Online Timer How to Set Parameters Pl ot O K Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 119[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level Step 4 Bring u[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level Step 4 Bring u[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 8 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again. Step 9 The permanent display is restored. Function Settings: Ink Dry Time Pl ot O K *M e nu * Fun c t i on > How to Set Parameters Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 123[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Brin[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level Step 4 Bring[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level Step 4 Bring[...]

Step 8 Set the value of the digit to be altered by pressing the [V ALUE +] or [V ALUE -] key . Step 9 Continue by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key to shift to another digit to be altered. Step 9 Set the value of the digit to be altered by pressing the [V ALUE +] or [V ALUE -] key . Step 10 Press [ENTER] to set "Distance Adjustment[...]

Step 15 Press [ENTER] key to set "Distance Adjustment X-axis Measured V alue". Step 16 Distance Correction item is restored. If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 17 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again Step 18 The permanent display is restored Function Settings: Distance Adjustm[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Centronics" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Centronics" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Centronics" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Centronics" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Network" menu by press- ing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Network" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Pres[...]

Step 8 Press the [V ALUE +] or [V ALUE -] key to set the third part of the IP address to a number between "001" and "255". Step 9 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the third address and shift to the fourth address. Step 10 Press the [V ALUE +] or [V ALUE -] key to set the fourth part of the IP address to a number between "00[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 1 1 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored. Utility Settings: Initial: All Ini t ia l C o m m a n d N o I n iti a l: N o *M e nu * U t [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 1 1 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored. Utility Settings: Initial: Command Ini t ia lF u n ct i . N o I n iti a l: N o *M e nu * U [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 1 1 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored. Utility Settings: Initial: Function Ini t ia l C e n t r o : N o I n iti a l: N o *M e nu *[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 1 1 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored. Utility Settings: Initial: Centronics Ini t ia l N et w o r k N o I n iti a l: N o *M e nu [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 1 1 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key . Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- utes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored. Utility Settings: Initial: Network Ini t ia l A l l : N o I n iti a l: N o *M e nu * U t i [...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 The permanent display is restored. Utility Settings: Dump Pl ot O K 152 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046)[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Step 10 Remove the currently installed ink car- tridges. Step 1 1 Insert wash cartridges. Step 12 Cleaning begins when wash cartridges are installed. Cleaning time is about 25 minutes. Step 13 Remove the cleaning cartridges when head wash finishes and "Remove W ash Cart" appears. Step 14 When the wash cartridges are removed, the operation[...]

Step 19 When ink filling is finished, the perma- nent display is restored. Utility Settings: W ash Pl ot O K How to Set Parameters Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 155[...]

Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring [...]

Utility Settings: Fill How to Set Parameters Caution: · Be f o re starting the "fill" procedure, please be sure to empty the waste ink bottles. The waste ink bottles must be empty. Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up[...]

Step 7 The ink refill procedure is executed. Step 8 The permanent display is restored. Ink Refill 4M Plot OK Ink Refill 3M Ink Refill 2M Ink Refill 1M Ink Refill 0M 158 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) The display will show the following messages : Utility Settings: Fill[...]

How to Set Parameters Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] ke y . Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key . Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the ne[...]

Step 7 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to select "YES" and press ENTER. Step 8 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key Step 9 Remove ink cartridges from the slot. Step 10 Insert the cleaning cartridge to the ink cartridge slots. Use the special Eco- Solvent Transition Liquid when changing Step 11 Remove the cleaning cartridge from the s[...]

Step 17 The initial fill is executed when installing cartridges. Utility Settings: Ink Change How to Set Parameters [YMCK] Discharged Step 16 If the cassettes that have been removed are DYE ink cassettes, now insert Pigmented ink cassettes or Eco-Solvent ink cassettes. If the cassettes that have been removed are PIGMENTED ink cassettes, now insert [...]

Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of ship- ment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such cases, an accuracy adjustment plot can be made with the following procedure. • Unless you understand this function fully , there is a risk that the fine adjustment may make the quality even worse.[...]

Accracy Adjustment Plot How to Set Parameters Step 3 Look at pattern A on your print. Use the [V ALUE +] and [V ALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no off- set. Step 4 Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern A. Step 5 Look at pattern B on your print. Use the [V ALUE +] and [V ALUE -] keys to enter the number of a li[...]

Accuracy Adjustment Plot • The accuracy adjustment adjusts the left head repeatability printing position (pattern A) and the right head repeatability printing position (Pattern B) as well as aligning the printing position between the right head and the left head (pattern C). • Pressing the [ENTER] key will confirm all adjustments from pat- tern[...]

In this section we explain about installing the optional network interface board and extended memory . Network Interface Board Installation P AGE 166 Memory Extension P AGE 168 Installation of Options Installation of Options Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 165[...]

The standard interface for the Falcon Outdoor printer has a parallel Centronics compatible interface as standard equipment. The network interface board, RJ- ETH14TX, for connection to EtherNet is also available as an option. The following procedure explains how to install the network interface board. • The power to the Falcon Outdoor must be swit[...]

• Electronic components are susceptible to damage by static electricity . Remove static charge from your clothes and body by touching your hands to the board box before you touch the network interface board. Step 3 Fasten the two interface mounting screws. Step 4 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable compatible with both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX to [...]

Standard internal memory for the Falcon Outdoor printer is 8 MB + 32 MB (slot 1) but this can be extended by fitting an additional 16 MB (SIM16M) or 32 MB (SIM32M) memory chips (sold separately). The following procedure explains how to install extended memory . • The power to the printer must be switched off and the power cord removed before the [...]

Step 3 Return the board box to its original position. Memory Extension Installation of Options Slot 1 (already in use) Slot 2 Additional Memory Nicked End Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 169[...]

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This section explains about displays while the printer is working, messages when an error has occurred and how to deal with them. Printer Status Display P AGE 172 Messaged Errors and Countermeasures P AGE 174 Data error Display and Countermeasures P AGE 177 Command Error Display and Countermeasures P AGE 178 Errors Requiring a Restart P AGE 180 Det[...]

The normal operating condition of the printer is displayed. Normal (when media is loaded) Data can be received and printed. Normal (when media is not loaded) Media is not loaded or printing on a cut sheet is finished. Data can be received but can not be printed unless media is loaded. Lever up The hold lever is up. Put the hold lever down. Cover op[...]

Cleaning in progress The print heads are being cleaned. Please wait. Media initialization in progress Media is being initialized. Please wait. Printer Status Display Details of the Display C l e a nin g Co n f i r m P a p e r K i n d The normal operating condition of the Heater System is displayed on the Heater System Display. Heater running situat[...]

A messaged error impedes the operation of the printer . Sometimes an error is displayed and printing continues or printing may cease when an error is dis- played. If printing stops, it will be reprinted when the cause of the error is removed. When a messaged error occurs, the beeper will beep twice unless there is insufficient memory . Capping posi[...]

Media replacement request Media is loaded but the next process has failed. The lever was raised during printing or cutting and lowered again without the media having been removed. Remove the media. Roll media end The end of the media was detected when roll media was initialized. Replace the roll media. No waste box The waste bottle is not installed[...]

Request to insert exclusive or same type ink cartridges Either ink cartridges other than the exclusive type or mixed dye and pig- ment ink cartridges have been installed. Make sure exclusive ink car- tridges of the same type are loaded. Low ink warning The remaining ink is low . Prepare a new ink cartridge of the color that is displayed. No ink The[...]

Data errors occur when there is a fault in communication between the printer and the computer . There are three types of data error: • Errors related to communication conditions • Errors caused by faulty handshaking • Escape sequence command format errors The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs. • The command that caused [...]

Command errors occur during the processing of command data received from the computer . If the printer's command set-up differs from the type of command data sent from the computer If there is a grammatical error in the command data sent from the com- puter The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs. • A command error may occ[...]

Position overflow Buffer overflow The polygon buffer or downloadable buffer has overflowed. • In each case, first check that the command modes of the com- puter and printer are compatible. Refer to your computer manu- al for computer settings. Command Error Display and Countermeasures Details of the Display MH 0 6 E r r o r [ ] MH 0 7 E r r o r [[...]

Errors requiring a restart are fatal to the operation of the printer . The power to the printer must be switched off and the printer must be restarted. They are caused by an obstruction to the printer drive or damage related to a printer board. When an error requiring restart occurs, the printer behaves as follows. (a) Drive power is shut down auto[...]

Feed motor overcurrent An error with the media feed motor has occurred. Carriage motor overcurrent An error with the carriage motor has occurred. • When an error occurs in the XY drive systems, check for an obstruction in the XY drive systems. If there is an obstruction, remove it before the power is switched on again. Sensor detection error A se[...]

Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System Standard DRAM error An access error has occurred in stan- dard DRAM. Optional DRAM error An access error has occurred in extended DRAM (option: sold sepa- rately). Interrupt exception error An interrupt exception error has occurred in the CPU. Command environment exception error A command environ[...]

System call exception error A system call exception error has occurred in the CPU. Break point exception error A break point exception error has occurred in the CPU. Reserved command exception error A reserved command exception error has occurred in the CPU. Unusable co-processor exception error An unusable co-processor exception error has occurred[...]

Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the Heater System Sensor error An error has occurred in the Front Right Temperature Sensor. Sensor error An error has occurred in the Front Left Temperature Sensor. Sensor error An error has occurred in the Rear Left Temperature Sensor. Sensor error An error has occurred in the Rear Right Temperature Sensor. Se[...]

Sensor error An error has occurred in the two Rear Temperature Sensors. Sensor error An error has occurred in both Front and in the Rear Left Temperature Sensor. Sensor error An error has occurred in both Front and in the Rear Right Temperature Sensor. Sensor error An error has occurred in both Rear and in the Front Right Temperature Sensor. Sensor[...]

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This section gives details of maintenance that should be done every day (cleaning, ink cartridge replacement, etc.) as well as examples of troubles that might occur and how handle them. Cleaning the Printer P AGE 188 Replacing Ink Cartridges P AGE 191 Switching Inks P AGE 192 Replacing the Cutter P AGE 196 Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet ( W[...]

Wipe the printer with a soft cloth. • T urn off the power switch when cleaning the printer . • Don't use thinners or benzene, as these will damage the paint. • When cleaning, don't open any covers that are fastened by screws as these contain electrical parts. • Paper dust is produced when the printer is working. This should be wip[...]

• Dust and scraps of paper tend to accumulate over time on the platen and cutter groove. This leads to poor quality printing and cutting. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe away any paper scraps clinging to the pressure roller . Clean the drive roller with a nylon brush. • Paper scraps on the pressure roller and drive roller may pre- vent the media [...]

• Progressive soiling affects the sensitivity of the sensors and may cause media to be detected even when no media is loaded. Cleaning the Printer IMPORT ANT 190 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046)[...]

If the Falcon Outdoor is displaying "No ink" or "No cartridge", the ink cartridge should be replaced or inserted without delay . If "Ink low" is displayed, have a replace- ment cartridge ready . Step 1 If "No ink" is displayed in the message display section, from the back, pull out the ink cartridge for the c[...]

Switching Inks Use the INK CHANGE procedure to switch from DYE ink to PIGMENTE D ink or from PIGMENTED ink to DY E ink. Use the INK CHANGE procedure to sw itch from Dye or Pigmen ted Ink to ECO-SOLVENT IN K. Important : After using Eco-Solvent ink it is not possible to chang e to other type of ink (pig me nted and dye Ink s). Before installing and [...]

Switching Inks Daily Maintenance Change W aste Ink Step 6 : Empty the w aste ink bottles. Change Tank ? Yes Step 7 : Press the [Value/+ ] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. ConfirmChange Yes Step 8 : Press the [Value/+ ] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. Remove Cart Step 9 : Remove ink cartridges from the slot[...]

Switching Inks Change Tank ? Yes Step 14 : Press the [Value/+ ] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. ConfirmChange Yes Step 15 : Press the [Value/+ ] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. [YMC K] Discharg ed Step 16 : If the cassettes that have been removed are DYE ink casse ttes, now insert PIGMENTED ink cassettes [...]

Switching Inks Ink Refill 0M Ink Refill 4M Ink Refill 3M Ink Refill 2M Ink Refill 1M Ink Refill 0M Plot OK Step 18 : After filling, the d isplay will show the followin g message : Note : · The cleanin g cartridge is one time use only . · Only recommende d ink cassettes can be used. The also need to be turned in the proper di rection for insertion[...]

Depending on the type of roll media used, paper dust accumulating on the cut- ter groove and cutter tip may lead to poor cutting. In this case, the cutter tip should be cleaned or replaced and the cutter groove should be cleaned. The cutter is a consumable item. If it is not sharp, replace it. One cutter should last for about 1000 cuts (about 20 ro[...]

Step 3 Insert a new cutter blade in the hole in the head. Press down on the cutter while you return the cutter arm over the cutter . The cutter will only fit in one direction. • The cutter blade is very brittle. Be careful not to bump it or drop it. Step 4 Be sure to return the head to the right by hand before switching on the power . • Cutter [...]

When printing A0 size or larger widths, very small amounts of ink will be eject- ed on the left edge for stable printing quality . The waste ink ejected on the left side in that way is collected in a translucent bottle under the main unit (the waste ink bottle). Step 1 Since there is no panel display or lamp display when the waste liquid absorbent [...]

• The used waste liquid absorbent sheet should be disposed of as non-combustible material in accordance with your local civic regulations. • It would dangerous for children to lick or swallow the absorbent sheet filled with waste liquid, so dispose of it promptly or put it out of reach. • If you accidentally touch the waste liquid, wash with [...]

When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently , waste matter clinging to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint or blemished. In such cases, you should clean the cleaning wiper . Step 1 Switch off the power , lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle. • Don't move the head with the hold lev[...]

Step 3 Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer . • The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to the right hand end of the printer . • After the cleaning wiper has been cleaned, if head cleaning does not make the faintness or blemishing in the printing dis- appear , contact your local M[...]

If you have trouble that you think may be a malfunction when you are using the Falcon Outdoor, first check the details on the following tables (trouble- shooting). • If you are to receive service, please have your warranty docu- ment ready . If you can not produce it, it may not be possible to check the warranty period and you may be charged for [...]

#Nothing happens after the computer sends data Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 67 Page 40 Page 191 Page 198 #When printer sends data, the printer shows and error and does not print Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 68 #Parts of the print are dirty or missing • If the media is not media specified by Mutoh, you may be unable to ob[...]

#It prints but the position is not right (there are places that cannot be printed) Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 126 and 127 Page 122 Page 38 #Media jams occur frequently • If the media is not media specified by Mutoh, proper media feeding can not be guaranteed. Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 18 Page 48 Page[...]

#Ink initial filling fails Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 1 9 Page 40 Page 40 #Ink does not appear even after initial filling Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 38 Page 156 #Media comes off or is torn during media initialization Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 1 9 Page 49 Page 52 Page 52 When T rouble Strikes (1)[...]

Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 188 Page 18 8 Page 18 #Media wrinkles during media initialization Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 19 Page 49 Page 52 Page 49 Page 188 Page 18 When T rouble Strikes (6) Is any foreign matter such as media scraps clinging to the drive roller? (7) Is the media sensor dirty? (8) Are you using [...]

#Thin media is not detected Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 18 #Wrong media size in media initialization Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 18 Page 48 Page 48 Page 18 Page 188 Page 48 #Media is skewed during printing Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 19 Page 52 When T rouble Strikes (1) Are you using[...]

Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 52 #Can't install printer driver Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 70 Page 70 #Can't go online with Centronics Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 27 Page 136 Page 113 When T rouble Strikes (4) Is the scroller mounted correctly? Mount the scroller correctly (1) Is the Centronics inte[...]

#Printed line is blurred Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 48 Page 48 Page 48 Page 156 #White and black bands appear in printing Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 48 Page 19 Page 48 Page 52 #Printed lines do not join Possible Cause Remedy Reference Page Page 191 Page 48 Page 156 Page 156 Page162 When trouble strikes (1) Are [...]

PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 210 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) You have to change some parts of the Falcon Outdoor pri n ter to obtain a good quality. Please refer to the tables for an overview of periodical maintenance. You will notice that the X-marks indicate a renewal of the mentioned part(s) after this many months. You have to change th[...]

This section deals with printer specifications, optional items, supply items. Printer Specifications P AGE 212 Interface Specifications P AGE 213 List of Optional and Supply Items P AGE 216 Appendix Appendix Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE (AP-75046) 211[...]

Printer Specifications Falcon Outdoor 4 6 ” & Falcon Outdoor 62”, a ff orda b le o u t d oor pri n t e rs. Specifications 4 6 ” – 4 / 6 c o lour ch a nn e ls Mo del names + types 62” – 4/6 colour channels Print Speed 14.49 m²/h (360 x 180 dpi) 3.6 m²/h (720 x 720 dpi) 0.68 m²/h (1440 x 1440 dpi) Falcon Outdoor 4 6 ” 1180 mm Ma [...]

Centronics Interface Specifications (Bi-directional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284 Compatible) Modes Compatible, Nibble, ECP Port Port 1 Data Length 8 bits T ransmission Direction Unidirectional (receive only), Bidirectional Connector Pin Numbering Parallel interface pin numbers and signals Pin Name of signal Signal Direction Pin Name of signal Signa[...]

Recommended Specifications for Centronics Interface Cable Interface IEEE1284 (bidirectional parallel) compatible Cable T ype A WG28 x 18 pair (twisted pairs) Shield T ype Metal tapes and braiding (double-shielded cable) Characteristic Impedance 62 Ω Interface Specifications Centronics Interface Specifications 214 Falcon Outdoor 46/62 USER GUIDE ([...]

Network Interface (option) Specifications Port Port 2 (only when optional interface board is fitted) Network T ype Ethernet IEEE802.3 Network I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX * Automatic switching type * Switching type (RJ-45 connector , twisted pair cable, category 5) Protocol TCP/IP NetWare (V3.1J) EtherT alk Mode • ftp • Remote printer mode • Print[...]

• Interface Extension Board Name of Item Model Number Qty . Ethernet interface board (10/100BASE-T) RJ-ETH1 4 TX 1 set • Extended Memory Name of Item Model Number Qty . Extended memory 16 MB SIM 16M 1 unit Extended memory 32 MB SIM 32M 1 unit • Other Options Name of Item Model Number Qty . 4 6 -inch scroller (for 3-inch paper tube) RJ6 146 -S[...]

• Cutter Name of Item Model Number Qty . Cutter blade RJ8-CBS 1 unit List of Optional and Supply Items Appendix • Eco-Solvent Ink Cartridges (220 ml) Name of Item Model Number Qty . Eco-Solvent ink cartridge K (black) RJ 6 0 L - 22 -BK 1 unit Eco-Solvent ink cartridge C (cyan) RJ 6 0 L - 22 -CY 1 unit Eco-Solvent ink cartridge M (magenta) R J 6[...]

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