Mutoh Rockhopper II manual

Rockhopper II series printer User’s Guide MUTOH EUROPE N.V. AP-75095, Rev : 2.0, 24/10/2003[...]

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Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 3 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT © 2003 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced by any m eans, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Rockhopper II Series Prin[...]

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Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 5 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Dear Customer, The Rockhopper II Eco-Solvent – Eco-Solvent Pl us™ printer series are offered in three different models, i.e. 50.11” (1273 mm), 65. 07” (1653 mm) and 88.18” (2240 mm). Printing widths are respectively 1263 mm, 1643 mm and 2230 mm. Equipped with [...]

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Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 7 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................................... 13 1.1. Introduction ......................................................................................[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 8 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.6. Media handling ............................................................................................................ ........... 57 4.6.1. Loading sheet media ...................................................................................................[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 9 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.24. Media cut menu ......................................................................................................... ..... 93 5.4.25. Shortest cut menu ...................................................................................................... ...[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 10 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.73. Initialize setup menu .................................................................................................. .. 119 5.4.74. All Initialize menu .................................................................................................... ... [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 11 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.4. Changing Ink Types ........................................................................................................ ...... 172 7.5. Transfer and transportation ................................................................................................[...]

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Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 13 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the mea ning of safety terms for pers onnel who operate this equipm ent, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. Important : • Be sure to follow all instructions and w arni[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 14 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 ¾ Do not connect earth cables in th e following areas. • Gas pi pes → Doing so may cause fire or an explosio n. • Earth terminals for telephone line or lightening rod → Doing so may cause a large flow of voltage if lighten ing occurs. • Water pipes or faucet[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 15 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 ¾ When cutting the roll media, be carefu l of the following. Incorre ct handling can result in injur y to the hands and fing ers from the raz or blade. o When holding the media , do not place finge rs over the media cut gr oove. o Move the razor blade slowly along the[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 16 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 ¾ When setting ro ll media, plac e it on top of a desk or other fla t surface. Setting roll m edia with the scroller standing up may damage them. ¾ Keep the printer horiz ontal during trans portation. ¾ Be sure to do the following before attaching options . o Turn t[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 17 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1.4. WARNING LABELS The handling, attachmen t locations, and types of w arning labels are explained below. Warning la bels are att ached o n areas w hich requi re attention . Read and u nderst and the positi ons and c ontents thoroughly be fore perform ing your w ork. [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 18 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 No. Type 1 CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION  > Do not o pen t he fr ont c ove r or tou ch the media duri ng prin ting .This w il l result in poor imag e qua lity .  > If no p rint ing is to be done for s ome tim e, remov e the m edi a and p ut the hol d leve r in[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 19 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1.4.2.2. Location and types of warning labels on back par t. No. Type 3 CAUTION  THIS UNIT HAS TWO POWER SUPP LY CORDS, WHEN WiN DING  UNIT IS PROVID ED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI CAL  SHOCK, DISCO NNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 20 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1.5. OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS The handling, attachm ent locations and types of ope ration procedure labels are explained below. Your printer has la bels, which explain the operations that req uire particular care. Rea d and understand the locations a nd contents of t[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 21 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the f eatures, part names, and functions of t he printer. 2.2. FEATURES The featur es of the printer are ex plained below. (1) High speed output 3 models feature new print heads and achieve high speed printing[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 22 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2.3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions ar e explained below . 2.3.1. Front No. Name Function 1 Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the s tatus of the printer, and other functions. 2 Ink compartment This is the place for ins[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 23 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7 Media cut groove Only onto the Rockhopper II 4H printe r ! Used to cut the media straight when it is cut manually. 8 Cartridge cover Only onto the R ockho pper II pr inte r ! This is a cover to protect the user fr om the internal components of the unit. This is opene[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 24 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2.3.3. Position and function of the heating elements Notes : • To verify if your pr inter is equipped wi th 2 or 4 heaters, please refer to the ch apter “Appendix”. 2.3.3.1. Rockhopper II 2 heater printers Heater element Temperature Function Pre-heater (Heater A)[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 25 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2.3.3.2. Rockhopper II 4 heater printers Heater element Temperature Function Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 – 50°C → Open the pores to make the media more receptive for eco-solvent or eco-solvent plus™ ink. Fixer (Heater B) 20 – 70°C → To establish optimum fixati[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 26 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2.3.4. Operation panel The operation panel is used to s et operational conditions, dis play the status of the printer, and set other functions. The names and functions of the opera tion keys and status lamps are explained below . (1) Operation keys No. Name Normal Setu[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 27 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 8 [ENTER] key Displays the print mode currently set. Determines th e new parameter value and changes the LCD monitor disp lay to the next menu. Sets th e parameter value and changes the LCD monitor disp lay to the next menu. 9 [CANCEL] key - Cancels the new p arameter [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 28 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2.4. PRINTER STATUS The status of the pr inter is expla ined below. 2.4.1. Nor mal Indicates that the pr inter can draw print data when media is loaded. You can als o make settin gs concerning pr inting using the op eration panel. The contents displayed on the LCD moni[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 29 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 2.4.3. Changing the printer status To change the printer status, follow the steps below. (1) Changing the status from normal to the setting menu display Press either [MENU Ç ] or [MENU È ] on the ope ration panel when the pr inter is in normal s tatus. ¾ The display[...]

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Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 31 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3. SETTING UP THE UNIT 3.1. UNPACKING The unpacking procedure is descr ibed below. The product is sent to the us er in 2 boxes, 1 for the main unit a nd the other for the s tand. Caution : • When unpacking this produc t, always work with at least 4 peo ple. • When [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 32 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Re move the outer boards and ta ke out the accessory bo x and the packaging box of the waste fluid tank. 1. Outer board 2. Accessory box 3. Packaging box of the w aste fluid tank 3.1.2. Unpa ckin g stand packaging box Unpack the package of the stan d according[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 33 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.2. VERIFICATION OF PACKAGED ITEMS After unpacking the packaging box, inspect if the unit is no t damaged and that all necessar y parts are present. Notes : • The contents o f the packag es may be diff erent dep ending on the ma rket wher e they are used. Contact yo[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 34 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.2.2. Accessories box 1 Power c able 1 7 Cable c lamp 3 2 Tube clamp 2 8 Screw driver 1 3 Foot s w itch 1 9 User's Guide 1 4 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 30) 8 10 Quick Start Manual 1 5 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16) 8 11 Installation sheets 6 Ass[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 35 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.2.3. Stand packag ing box 1 Stay 1 set 2 Foot 2[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 36 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.3. ASSEMBLY The assembly of this produc t is described below. Caution : When assembling this produc t, always work w ith at le ast 4 people or more. 3.3.1. Assemb ling the stand Assemble the stand according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Plac e the stand upside[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 37 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.3.2. Installing the stand Install the stand to th e main unit accordin g to the following procedure. Step 1 : Plac e the stand with its feet on the floor . Step 2 : Lift up the main unit with at least four persons by holdin g it by the handles. Step 3 : Plac e the ma[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 38 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.3.3. Fixing the printer body onto the stand After installation of the unit onto the stand, please check if there is no gap between the printer body and the stand. When you notice that there is a gap between the printer body and the st and, please follow the instructi[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 39 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.3.4. Remova l of protective packaging materi al Protective pack aging material is attached on following locations of this product. Remove all protective packag ing material according to the following pr ocedure. Step 1 : Re move tape from all parts of the product. St[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 40 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 B ) : Remove th e two wing bolt s. C ) : Remove the head unit fixture material. 1. Wing bolt 2. Head u nit fixture ma terial D ) : Close the front cover. 1. Front cover Step 4 : Removal of protective pa ckaging material is com pleted.[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 41 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.3.5. Installing accessories To install accessories, s uch scroller receivers, take- up sustem, roll-off/roll-up sy s tem and waste f luid tank, please refer to the Use r’s Guide “Hand ling roll media on a Falcon II ser ies printer and Rockhopp er II series printe[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 42 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.4. INSTALLATION Product installatio n is explained belo w. 3.4.1. Choosing a place for the printer Install the unit on a proper lo cation refe rring to the following. Important : • Do not place the printer on a location under the following conditions. Doing so may [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 43 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Notes : • Avoid the followin g temperature and humidity conditions. Otherwise, printed im ages may appear differently from what you expec t: o Places where sudden changes in temperature and humidity are expected, eve n though the c ondition is within th e range w rit[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 44 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3.4.2. Installing the printer To install the product, follow the steps b elow. Step 1 : Move the product to where it will be installed. Step 2 : Lock the casters. Step 3 : Rotate the four adjusters in the directio n shown in the figure to make the printer stable. Step [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 45 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4. PREPARING FOR A JOB 4.1. INTRODUCTION The procedures needed before us ing the printer are explained below. 4.2. CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE The connection procedure fo r the power cable is explained below. Important : • Make sure that the distributed power cable is[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 46 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 To conne c t the pow er cable, follow th e steps be low. Step 1 : Mak e sure the printer is off. Notes : • When the operation panel is in the followin g condition, the p ower is ON . Press the k ey again to turn the power OFF. o The POWER lamp is lit (gr e en). Step [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 47 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 3 : Plug the cable correctly to the outlet. Important : • Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electri cal sho ck. • Be sure to use the sp ecified v o ltage ( AC 100V-120 V/220V-240V ). Other w ise, electrical shock[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 48 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.3. CONNECTING THE FOOT SWITCH The connection procedure for the foot sw itch is described belo w. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead of doing so at the operation panel. Caution : ?[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 49 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 3 : Plac e the foot sw itch on the flo or under the s tand. 1. Foot switch[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 50 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.4. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF The method to turn the power ON or OFF is de scribed below. Caution : • Before powering ON the unit, make sure the w aste bottle is instal led. 4.4.1. Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON accord ing to following procedure. [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 51 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.4.2. Turning the power OFF Turn the power of the unit OFF according to the follo wing procedure. Step 1 : Ver ify the following regard ing the operational cond ition of the unit. ¾ There is no p rinting operation bein g performed. ¾ The operation panel is in a no r[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 52 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : The product will perform the power OF F operation. ¾ Following message is displayed on the operation panel. Power OFF Please Wait ¾ All lamps and the LCD of the operation panel will turn OFF. ¾ The product will automatically t urn the power OFF. Notes : •[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 53 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.5. INSTALLING ECO-SOLVEN T INK OR ECO-SOLVENT PLUS INK CARTRIDGES The installatio n of Eco-Solvent ink or Eco-Solvent Plus ink cartridges fo r the first time into the unit is explained below. Caution : • Before powering ON the unit, make sure the w aste bottle is i[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 54 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Caution : • When powering ON the unit for the first time, a cl eaning cycle should be do ne. Please follow the inst ructions mentioned on the displa y. Step 2 : Ch eck if the Waste Bottle is empty. Step 3 : Pow er ON the unit. T he display will request to insert the [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 55 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the dis play mention 0 minutes. Ink refill rest 0 min Step 4 : The display will show the following message. Empty the waste Bottle. Please empty Waste ink tank Step 5 : After emp tying the Waste Bottle following mess age wi[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 56 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Caution : ¾ Do NOT use a comb inatio n of cassette s with Eco-So lvent and cassettes with E co- Solvent Plus in the same machine. ¾ Do NOT use a combination of cassettes w ith Eco-Solvent smart chips and cassette s with Eco-Solvent Plus s mart chips in the same machi[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 57 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.6. MEDIA HANDLING Media ha ndling, att aching media, and s etting media type are ex plained below. 4.6.1. Loading sheet media The procedure for loading sheet med ia is explained below. You can use the fo llowing sheet media with your printer. 50” model 64” model [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 58 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Press the [F4] key on the operat ion panel to lower the pressure rollers. ¾ The MEDIA SET lamp will light (orange). ¾ The following message is disp layed on the operat ion panel. → Please Set Paper Heaters Cleaning Cut&Feed Lever Up User1 xxxm Notes: ?[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 59 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Front cover Step 6 : Lo ad the sheet media into the insertion slot at the front of the p rinter. 1. Sheet media 2. Insertion slot Step 7 : Set th e right edge of the media so th at it is parallel wi th the media setting position. Notes : • The med ia set position [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 60 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Sheet media 2. Media loading position Step 8 : Press the [F4] key on the operat ion panel to lower the pressure rollers. ¾ The MEDIA SET lamp will turn off. Step 9 : Close the front cover. Notes : • Be careful not to pin ch your finge rs when opening and c losing[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 61 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 10 : The media initial menu is dis played on the operation panel. Notes : • To change the me dia type, follow the directio ns in "Setting media type". * PaperInitialMenu * Roll ← F2 F3 → LeverUp User1 ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER or F3 4.6.2. Loading ro[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 62 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 2 : Pre ss one of the following keys on the ope ration panel, and select the current medi a type. ¾ When alternating roll/sheet media selection: [F2] ¾ When changing from med ia loading: [F3] ¾ When changing media type: [F4] * PaperInitialMenu * Roll ← F2 F3 [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 63 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.7. TESTPRINTING Follow the st eps below to do a te stprint and confirm if y our printer operates correc tly. Step 1 : Tur n the power of the unit ON, an d load the media. Step 2 : Make sure that your printer is in norma l status. Step 3 : Pre ss either the [MENU ↑ [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 64 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 6 : Print the information on the selected item. Step 7 : After printing, the printer re turns to the normal status. Plot OK Heaters Cleaning Cut&Feed Lever Up User1 xxxm 4.7.1. Setup List Use this functio n to check the current status of the printer. Notes : ?[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 65 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.7.2. Nozzl eCheck Use this functio n to check if there is an y clogging of nozzles, missing do ts or faint printing. Notes : • If printing quality dec lines, or if missing dots are e vident after the Nozzle Check, the print heads need to be clean ed. Refer to “He[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 66 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Pre ss either the [F2] key or [F4] key to select the nu mber of the line you choose in the pr evious step. * HeadA (Uni-D) * 1 ~ 7 + ← F2 4 - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Step 5 : Pre ss the [Enter] key on the operation panel to register the settin g value of the[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 67 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.7.5. M aintenance record Use this functio n to check the life cycles of the printer parts. Notes : • A part's life cycle is shown by the amou nt of the * mark. W hen a part's life cycle comes to an end, the * mark reduces. • For printing, refer to the f[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 68 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 4.8. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR PC How to connect the printer to your PC. 4.8.1. System requi reme nts To use your printer with the driver , you need a PC that fulfills the following system requirements. System OS Window s 2000 P r ofessio nal CPU Pentium III 1 GHz[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 69 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Centronics interface connector 2. Interface cable Step 3 : Plug the other end of the cable into the computer 's port. Notes : • Refer to your computer's manual for th e procedure to co nnect to your computer. 4.8.4. Connecting the network interface The p[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 70 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Network interface c onnector 2. Interface cable Step 3 : Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network. Notes : • Refer to "Network interface board operation manual" to use the network in terface board.[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 71 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5. HANDLING THE PRINTER 5.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explai ns how to handle your printer. 5.2. DRAWING FLOW The following flow c hart illustrates the procedure f or drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary. 1. Make the printing data. Make the printi[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 72 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.3. USING MEDIA This section describes details on available media for the printer. 5.3.1. Med i a ty pe The type and quality of the media effec t the results of drawing enormou sly. Refer to the descr iption below and use the appropriate media for your purpose. The fo[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 73 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 • Media has a printa ble side and a non-printable side. If you print on a not printable side, blurring or slight touching may occu r. • Do not touch the printab le side of media. Moistur e or oil from hands effec ts the printing quality. • Do not leave the pr int[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 74 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (2) Sheet media 5.3.5. Med i a fe ed compensation Depending on the thickness of media, the media feed amo unt will change. Printing results may show following symptoms: ¾ Overlapped printing images ¾ White lines on printing image, etc For above cases, adjust me dia f[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 75 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 * Dist Adj * Printing → CANCEL Step 3 : Confirm printing result by refe rring to the following figure. Step 4 : Wh en printing by media feed c ompensation has been finished, press the [C ANCEL] key on the operation panel. ¾ The following messages are displayed on th[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 76 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 5 : Press the [F2] ke y on the op eration pan el. ¾ The following messages are displaye d on the operation panel. * Change * 90.00 % - 110.00 % + 110.00% - F2, F4 → ENTER Step 6 : Pre ss the [F2] or [F4] key on the operation panel to set th e media feed compens[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 77 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4. MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL This section describes how to mak e the Menu s e ttings on the o peration panel, and s etup items. Follow the s teps below to make the Menu settings. Step 1 : Make sure that the operati on panel is normal. Plot OK Heaters Cleaning[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 78 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.1. Setup menu This section describes each setup menu of the printer. * SetupMenu * F1 → Ink Status OriginSet ← F2 F3 → TestPrint MediaSet ← F4 (1/7) * SetupMenu * F1 → PrintMode Command ← F2 F3 → Layout Function ← F4 (2/7) * SetupMenu * F1 → RollS[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 79 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Ink status Displays the information (ink statu s ) for each ink cartridge installed in the ink c artridge slot. Refer to ‘Ink stat us menu’ Origin setting Sets the printing st art position (origin) fo r printing data . Refer to ?[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 80 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Notes : • By using the software server RIP (option ), some setups for printing can be set by the RIP. For details, refer to the oper ation manual of the products. 5.4.2. Ink status me nu Displays the information (ink s tatus) for each ink cartridg e installed in the [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 81 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 * Origin * F1 → Forward Left ← F2 F3 → Back Right ← F4 Parameter → L : 00500.0 W : 01000.0 Setup items Parameters Description • L: M edia feed va lue • W: Print head movement value (Unit: mm) Changes the print head position and media fee d amount by opera[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 82 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.4. Test print menu Perform Test prin t. * TestPrint * F1 → Setup NozzleChec k ← F2 F3 → Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D ← F4 (1/2) * TestPrint * F1 → Palette Maintenance ← F2 (2/2) Setup items Parameters Description SetupPrint Per forms setup printing. Refer to ?[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 83 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Type Sets the media ty pe used for test printin g. Refer to ‘Media type menu’ Cut size To set the method for detecting the size of the media when sheet media has been loaded. Refer to ‘Cut size menu’ Top feed Sets the amount o[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 84 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Notes : When media other than the recommended me dia are used (user media), the following problems may occur : ¾ Media dete ction error ¾ Oblique, torn, a nd creased med ia ¾ Media ja ms ¾ Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudg ing of ink ¾ E[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 85 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.7.2. User media menu Rockhopper II 4H * User 1 * F1 → ThinOut InkDryTime ← F2 F3 → HeadHeight Stiff ← F4 (1/3) * User 1 * F1 → Thick Heater ← F2 F3 → Drier Fixer ← F4 (2/3) * User 1 * F1 → Post Fixer HStatus ← F2 F3 → Dist. Adj (3/3) Setup ite[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 86 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.8. Ink amount menu Sets the amount of ink d ischarged while printing, accor ding to the media type. * ThinOut * 50% - 100% + ← F2 100% - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Setup items Parameters Description Amount of ink 50%-<100%> Use the followi ng keys to change th[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 87 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.10. Head Heigh t menu Sets the distance (head height) between the print head and the med ia. Head height can be changed to thr ee levels according to media thickness. * HeadHeight * F1 → Low Middle ← F2 F3 → High Current parameter → - low - (1/1) Setup item[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 88 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.12. Thickness me nu Sets the media thic kness. * Thick * 50 µ m – 1500 µ m + ← F2 100 µ m - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Setup items Parameters Description Thickness 50µm-<100µm>-1500µm Change m edia thickness by ope rating the following keys. • [F2] k[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 89 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.15. Fixer menu Set the temperature of the Fixer. Notes : Please note th at this heatin g element is only available on to the Rockh opper II 4H seri es printer. * Fixer (B) * OFF – 70°C + ← F2 70°C - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Use the [F2] or [F4] key to se lect [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 90 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.17. HStatus menu Rockhopper II Check the temperature o f the heating elements. Notes : Please note th at this heatin g element is only available on to the Rockh opper II series pr inter. * HStatus * A: 27 D : 29 Heating NOT Ready Notes : A stands for the Heater. D [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 91 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Notes : A stands for the Heater. B stands for the Fixer. C stands for the Post Fixer. D stands for the Dryer. Press the [C ANCEL] key to go to the previous menu. 5.4.19. Medi a feed compensation menu To perform various settings for med ia feed compensation Notes : • [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 92 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.20. Change media feed compensation value menu Changes the medi a feed compensation valu e. * Change * 90.00% - 110.00% + ← F2 110.00% - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Setup items Parameters Description Change 90.00%-<100.00%> -110.00% Changes the media feed compen[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 93 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <Auto> The length and width of the sheet media is automatically de tected. Length Make this setting w hen placing normal size sheet media vertically on th e tray. Width Make this setting w hen placing normal size sheet media hor[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 94 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Auto After printing has been completed, the me dia is sent to the media cu t positio n and is auto matically cut. Refer to ‘Cutting media’ Manual Feed media to the medi a cut position a fter printing. Use regular cutting blades av[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 95 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.26. Printing mode menu To perform various settings for Printing mode. * PrintMode * F1 → PrnMode1 PrnMode2 ← F2 F3 → PrnMode3 PrnMode4 ← F4 (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description Print mode 1 Print mode 2 Print mode 3 Print mode 4 For each setup value of [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 96 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Please find below an example. * ColorMode * 6 Col. LcLm - 6 Col. LcLm - (1/1) 5.4.29. Printing quality menu To set printing qu ality. Select printing qu ality with consideration to applications of prin ting data and printing speed. * Quality * F1 → 360 x 360 720 x 36[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 97 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Diagonal 2160dpi 2880 × 1440dpi 1440 × 2880dpi Quality (4/4) Diagonal 2880dpi Quality (1/4 – 4/4) - [CANCEL] key: To shift to the pr evious hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Pr inting mode se tup menu’ 5.4.30. InterLace Setup menu To set the over prin ting method (inte[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 98 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Times T o set the num ber of repeat s per line of printing. Refer to ‘Repea t times menu’ Interval To set interval time for the repeat print. Refer to ‘Interval time menu’ Repeat - [CANCEL] key: To shift to th e previous hiera[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 99 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.35. Command setup menu To perform var ious settings for printer commands. * Command * F1 → Command Step ← F2 F3 → Position Terminator ← F4 ( 1/2 ) * Command * F1 → Resolu. OnlineTimer ← F2 F3 → Overwrite Halftone ← F4 (2/2) Setup items Parameters De[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 100 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.36. Command select menu To make the settings for the c onditions of printer commands sent fro m the computer to th e printer. * Command * F1 → ML – GL. GL2 ML – GL2 ← F2 F3 → RTL – PASS Current parameter → - RTL –PASS - (1/1) Setup items Parameters[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 101 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.39. Terminator menu To set the function s for when printing is complete for printer commands incl uded in printing data. * Terminator * F1 → Normal Special ← F2 Current parameter → - Normal - (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description Normal This is used only [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 102 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.41. Online time out menu To set time from th e moment of receiving termination of prin ting data sent by c omputer to the recognition of end of printing data. * OnlineTimer * OFF – 800sec + ← F2 30sec - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptio[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 103 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <Speed> To use the error diffusion matrix to perfor m rapid gradation representatio n. Quality Gradation representation is performed at high qu ality according t o the method of minimal av erage er ror. Thin When printing data [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 104 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <Command> If there is a page siz e specification command for the printing data, the media size is determined from the region specified by the pa ge size specific ation command to position the data. MAX-MIN Regardless origin and[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 105 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.48. Function setup menu To perform various settings for processing of printing data. * Function * F1 → CMY → K Scale ← F2 F3 → Mirror (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description CMY Æ K Makes s ettings for prin ting method to present bla ck. Refer to ‘CM Y[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 106 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Scale 25% - <100%> - 400% Use the following keys to change enlargeme nt and reduction ratios. •[F2] key: Increases the setting value. •[F4] key: Reduces the setting value. •[ENTER] key: Sets the setting value and moves th[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 107 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Disable Set this whe n roll media setup is not u sed. Roll media 1 Roll media 2 Roll media 3 For each se tup value of ro ll media, 3 s ettings o f "Roll media 1" - "Roll media 3" can b e set. Refer to ‘Roll medi[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 108 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.55. Network setting menu To make the settings for the ne twork interface. Notes : • The Network Settings menu is displayed if the network interface b oard has been installed. • Be sure to consult the netwo rk administrator be fore making the settings in the Ne[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 109 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.56. IP address me nu To set the IP address of the product. * IPAddress * F1 → ← 000.000.000.000 + ← F2 F3 → → - ← F4 (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description IP address <000.000.000.000>- 223.25 5.255.254 Use the following keys to change the IP a[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 110 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.58. Gateway menu The product sets the IP add ress of the connected gateway. * Gateway * F1 → ← 000.000.000.000 + ← F2 F3 → → - ← F4 (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description Gateway <000.000.000.000> - 223.25 5.255.254 Use the following keys to ch[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 111 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description • MAC addr ess D isplay MAC address o f the netw ork interface board. MAC address - To shift to the previous h ierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Network setting menu’ 5.4.61. Versi on menu The following software versio ns of the network[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 112 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.63. Err orDisplay menu To set display method to the operation pa nel when mino r error occurr ed. * ErrorDisp. * F1 → OFF ON ← F2 Current parameter → - OFF - (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description <Off> No ErrorDisplay. On To pe rform ErrorDispl ay. [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 113 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.65. Powe r on cleaning menu When cleaning should be performed automa tically with the power is turned on. * OnCleaning * F1 → OFF ON ← F2 Current parameter → - OFF - (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description <Off> Power on c leaning is not performed. On[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 114 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.67. File management se tup menu Makes various settings for the pr ocessing method of the printing data se nt from computer to the installed hard disk in the printe r. Notes : • The items on the File Management menu are displayed if a hard disk has been installed[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 115 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.68. Write mode menu To set writing method of pr inting data to the hard disk and pr inting method. Notes : • Write mo de menu has be en displaye d if a ha rd disk has b een installed on t he product. • When writing printing data to the har d disk, be sure to s[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 116 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 * Replot * F1 → ← TEMPFILE000 + ← F2 F3 → → 0num - ← F4 Select → ENTER Setup items Parameters Description File name To select file name to be printed by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: to select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: to [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 117 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Delete File name To select to-be-deleted file name by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: To select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: To select file name with forward feed way. • [ENTER] key: Deletes selected file[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 118 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description Characters you want to change To select characters you want to ch ange by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: To select ch aracters y o u want to change with back feed way. • [F3] key: To select ch aracters y o u want to ch[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 119 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description •[ENTER] key: • Product st arts formatting. •The following messages are dis played on the operation panel. * Format * Format HardDisk …. • After formatting, to s hift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘File managem[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 120 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Layout Returns p arameters in the layout setup menu to the factory setting. Refer to ‘Layout Setu p Initialize menu’ Func. Returns parameters in the function setup menu to the factory setting. Refer to ‘Function setup Initialize menu’ Roll media Returns parame[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 121 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <NO> No initialization. Yes To perform initialization. Media setup Initialize - After setti n g, to shift to the prev ious hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Initia lize setup menu’ 5.4.76. Printing mode initialize menu Setup values[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 122 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <NO> No initialization. Yes To perform initialization. Layout Setup Initialize - After setti n g, to shift to the prev ious hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Initia lize setup menu’ 5.4.79. Function setup Initialize menu Setup valu[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 123 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <NO> No initialization. Yes To perform initialization. Centroni cs Initialize - After setting, to sh ift to the previous hierar chy menu. Refer to ‘Initia lize setup menu’ 5.4.82. Network Initialize menu Setup values of Net[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 124 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Setup items Parameters Description <NO> No initialization. Yes To perform initialization. File management initialize - After setti n g, to shift to the prev ious hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Initia lize setup menu’ 5.4.85. WEB password init ialize menu Return t[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 125 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.87. Ink M anager menu To perform a ‘He ad Wash’, “Ink lo ad’ or ‘Ink Change’. * Ink Manager * F1 → HeadWash F3 → InkLoad InkChange ← F4 (1/1) Setup items Parameters Description Head Wash To perform a head cleaning. Ink Load To load ink. Ink Chang[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 126 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Message Time 50” Time 64” Time 87” Please remove cart. Ink Discharge 6 6 7 Please insert Cleaning cart During washing wait for a while 20 22 29 Remove cartridges During washing wait for a while 6 6 7 The end 5.4.89. Ink Load me nu To load ink. * InkLoad * F1 →[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 127 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 The process consists of several cleaning loadings, several air loadings and one ink loading. On the display of the operat ion panel a time indication is mentioned on the fourth line. Message Time 50” Time 64” Time 87” Ple ase re move car t. (* ) Ink Discharge (*[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 128 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.92. Wiper clean menu To clean th e cleaning wiper. Make the setting for cleaning the cleaning w iper. Notes : • Refer to "Cleaning the cleaning wiper" for details regarding the procedure for c leaning the cleaning wiper. * WiperClean * F1 → No Yes ?[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 129 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.4.94. Versi on Check menu To check the installed firmware version. * VersionCheck * RJ : rh x. xx Heat Sys : y.yy Setup items Parameters Description Version Check - •[CANCEL] key: s hift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to ‘Setup menus’ x.xx = firmware ve[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 130 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.5. OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL This section d escribes functio ns operated o n the operatio nal panel whe n the printe r is in th e normal status. Notes : • For information of the name and function of each key, refer to "O peration panel". 5.5.1. [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 131 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 ‘A’ stands for the rear heater s. ‘D’ stands for the dryers. ‘S’ stands for the Set-temper ature (requested temperature). ‘R’ stands for the Real -temperature (act ual temperature). 5.5.1.1. Change the rear heater temperature To change the temperat ure[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 132 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.5.1.3. Ac tivate / disactivate heaters. By pressing the [F4] key you can activat e or disactivate all heating elements. In case the heating elements are activated, the display will mention “SET OFF”. By pressing the [F4] key you can disactivate t he heating elem[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 133 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.5.2. Controlling the heater elements on the Rockho pper II 4H printer If you want to change o r check the heater ele ments, follow th e steps below. Step 1 : Press the [F1] key on the oper ation panel. ¾ The printer works as follows. Ready to Print F1 → Heaters C[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 134 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.5.2.1. Change the heater temperature To change the temperat ure of the heater, press the [F1] key on the operation p anel. The display will mention the following : * Heater (A) * OFF – 50°C + ← F2 50°C - ← F4 F2, F4 → ENTER Press the [F2] key to decrease t[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 135 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Press the [F2] key to decrease the temperature. Press the [F4] key to increase the temperature. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the requested t emperature change. Press the [CANCEL] key to leave the menu without changing the h eater settings. 5.5.2.4. Change the drye[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 136 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.5.3. Feeding media When you want to feed media for ward or backward, follow the steps below: Step 1 : Verify the follow ing regarding the condition of the printer . ¾ It is not currently printing Plot OK Heaters Cleaning F3 → Cut&Feed LeverUp User1 xxxm Step [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 137 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Status of the printer Operation after the [F4] key has been pres sed • The pressure rollers have been lowe red • The MEDIA SET lamp turns off. • The pressure ro llers are lifted • The MEDIA SET lamp will turn on (orange). • The pressure ro llers have been ra[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 138 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 5.6. OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING The operations performed after prin ting, are described here. 5.6.1. Cuttin g media The media cutting procedure is described below. Roll media is automatically cut a fter printing when "Aut o" is set on the cut med ia menu and [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 139 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Notes : • If the front edge of the roll media is not straight when you load new r oll media, you should cut its edge. • Cutting blades are consumable. Replace them at regular in tervals following "Replacing the cutting blade ". 5.6.2. Med i a cutting pro[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 140 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Press the [F1] key on th e operation panel. ¾ The foll owing messages ar e displayed on the op eration panel. * ManualCutPaper * Cut Paper And Push ENTER Step 5 : Cut the roll media. Caution : • When cutting roll media, be care ful of the following. Incorr[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 141 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter expla ins troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chap ter, refer to "Er ror messages" and contac t your local MUTOH dealer. Notes[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 142 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (3) The printer does not work after data has been sent from a computer. No. Possible cause Solutions Reference 1 You did not connect the in terface cable. Connect the interface cables . Refer to ‘Con necting the c entronics interface’ Refer to ‘Con necting the n[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 143 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (6) Printing position is not correct (some positions are not printed.) No. Possible cause Solutions References 1 The loading po sition of the media is not co rrect . Load the media correctly. Refer to ‘Loading media ’ 2 You used the scale or mirro r setting. Turn [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 144 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (9) You cannot perf orm initial ink char ging. No. Possible cause Solutions References 1 The front cover is open or the hold lever is up. Close the front cover and lower the hold lever. Refer to ‘Media handling’ 2 Some of the 8 ink cartridg es are not loaded prope[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 145 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7 Check the media for curl ing or liftoff. Use the recommended media. When using media other than recommended media, set the following items in the media set ting menu. • Media • HeadHe ight • Stiff Refer to ‘Media type’ Refer to ‘Menu setup on the operati[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 146 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (14) Media size is wrong during media Initial. No. Possible cause Solutions References 1 You did not use recommende d media. Use recommended media. Refe r to ‘Media type’ 2 You did not load the med ia straight into the printer. Load the media straight into the pri[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 147 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 3 You used bond media. Use recom mended media. Refer to ‘Media type’ 4 The printed surf ace is not the printable side. Pay attention to the printable side to lo ad media correctly. Refer to ‘Media handling’ 5 Did you tr y head cleaning ? • Perform head clean[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 148 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 6.3. ERROR MESSAGES This chapter explains the messages displayed on the oper ation panel both when the printer wo rks normally and when an e rror occurs, a nd possible s olutions. 6.3.1. Status messages The following are the status messag es while the printer works no[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 149 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 6.3.2. M essage type err or display and solutions The following are the message type error display and solu tions. The following message type erro rs are displayed when an error occurs while o perating the printer. When one of the following message type error displays[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 150 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Notes : • The [*] shows the colour o f the ink caus ing the error according to the f o llowing codes: • 1-8 : ink cartridge slot number (Refer to ‘Installing ink cartridges’) • All : All ink cartridges (3) Other err or messages The following error message is[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 151 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 No. Message Descriptions Solution Reference 1 Online status I** Error [ ] An error h as occurred while receiving data. Confirm the communic ation condition betwee n computer and printer. Refer to ‘Menu setup on the operation panel’ Notes : • *** in error message[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 152 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 If an error requiring a restart has occurred, solv e the pr oblems to restart the pr inter and delete the error. If the same er ror message is displayed again, co ntact yo ur local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to inquire the c ode numbers of the error messages. System Err E [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 153 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 6.4. WHEN MEDIA JAMS OC CUR If the loaded media gets jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to r emove the media. 6.4.1. How to remove a piece of media (cut medi a) Step 1 : Pre ss [F4] to raise the pressure rollers. • The MEDIA SET lamp will turn on (orange)[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 154 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Front Cover Step 3 : If there is an error requiring a restart, power the printer OFF and ON again. 6.4.2. How to remove a piece of media (r oll media) To remove a piece of roll media , please refer to the User’s Gu ide “Handling roll media on a Falcon II s erie[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 155 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7. DAILY MAINTENANCE 7.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter ex plains daily mainten a nce of the printer . 7.2. REPLACING CONSUMABLES This section explains when to re place ink cartridges, ro ll media, or the cutting blad e and the procedures for replacement. 7.2.1. Repla cin[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 156 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (2) Types Notes : • For detailed information on ink cartridges, refer to the following. Price List • The printer is designed for use with Eco-Solvent ink and Ec o-Solvent Plus™ ink cartridges. I f you do not genuine p r oduct s, printouts m ay become fa int and [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 157 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 2 : Op en the ink compartment cover. Caution : • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing th e ink compartment cover. 1. Ink Compartment Step 3 : R emove the ink car tridge from the ink cartridge sl ot. Notes : • Dispose th e used ink cartr[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 158 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Ta ke the new ink cartridge from its package. Notes : Unpack the ink cartridge just before installing it into the ink cartridge slo t. If you leave the cartridge un packed for a long time, the prin ter may not be able to print c orrectly. Use up ink cartridge[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 159 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.2.2. Repla cing the cutting blade Read following information on when and how to replace the cuttin g blade. (1) Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions. a. Media cannot be cut cleanly The message "media Cu t Error" appears[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 160 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 * CutterChg. * Cutter changed ? → ENTER Step 4 : Op en the front cover. 1. Front cover Notes : • Replace the cutting blade in as quickly as possible. I f you leave the carriage at the cutting blade replac ement position, the head may be clogged with ink . Step 5 :[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 161 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 6 : Take out t he cutting blade. Caution : • Do not touch the edge of the cutting blade to avoid injury. • Do not drop the cutting blade or a pply it on hard material. Doin g so may damage or break the cutting blade. Notes : • Dispos e the used cutting b la[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 162 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 8 : W hile slightly pressing the cutting blade holder tab, return the cutting blade lever to its original position. Notes : • Do not push the cutting blade holder ta b strongly or release it su ddenly. Doing so may cause the spring incorporat ed in the cutting [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 163 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 10 : Press the [ENTER] key on the ope ration panel. ¾ The carriage returns to its original position. ¾ The printer retur ns to the normal status . Ready to Print Heaters Cleaning Cut&Feed LeverUp User1 xxm Step 11 : Cutting blade replacement has bee n finis[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 164 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 3 : Sele ct "YES" and press the [F2] key on the operation panel. ¾ The printer s tarts tank replace ment. ¾ The follow ing message is displayed on the operatio n panel. Notes : • If you did one of th e things mentioned in s tep 3, the printer do es [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 165 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.3. CLEANING You need to clean the printe r periodically to keep it in best working con dition. Warning: • Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as vent ilation out lets. Doi n g so ma y resul t in electri cal shock a nd fire. • S[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 166 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.3.2. Cleani ng the inside of the printer (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning procedure The following are instructions for clean ing the inside of the printer. Follow t he steps below. Step 1 : Open the front cover. 1. Front cover Step 2 : Use a s[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 167 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 3 : Use a cloth soaked in cleaning liquid and squeeze it well, wipe off media dust and ink from the platen. 1. Platen 7.3.3. Hea d cleaning If printouts b ecome faint or partially mi ssed, perform head cleaning to clean the surface of the h ead and the nozzles. F[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 168 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Che ck the printer is in the normal status. Ready to Print Heaters Cleaning ← F2 Cut&Feed LeverUp User1 xxxm Step 5 : P ress the [F 2] key on the operat ion panel. ¾ The printer enters the cleanin g menu. * Cleaning * Normal ← F2 F2 → ENTER Step 6 [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 169 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.3.4. Cleani ng the cleaning wiper Following are in structions for c leaning the cl eaning wiper. Follow the ste ps below to c lean the cl eaning wiper. Step 1 : Replace an ink cartridge. Notes : • For instructions on replacing an ink cartridg e, refer to "Rep[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 170 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Carriage cover 2. Screw Step 6 : Open the front cover. Caution : • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the fro nt cover. 1. Front cover Step 7 : Remove two screws under ne ath the carriage cover. Step 8 : Remove the carriage cover. 1. Carr[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 171 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Caution : • Do not touch the cleaning wiper or the head cap unit while clean ing the cleaning wiper. Doing so may result in poor head cleaning because of oil on your hands. Step 9 : Use the cloth dampened with cleaning liquid to wi pe off ink on the cleani ng wiper.[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 172 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.4. CHANGING INK TYPES This chapter explains the procedures to change ink types. Follow the procedures below to c hange the ink types for printing. Caution : • Insu re that th e ink does not get in your eyes or touches your skin when handling the ink cartridge. If [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 173 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 2 : Follow "Menu setup on the operation panel" and display the Ink Manage r menu. * Ink Manager * HeadWash InkLoad InkChange ← F4 (1/1) Step 3 : P ress the [F4 ] key to sel ect ‘Ink Cha nge’. * InkChange * F1 → No Yes ← F2 (1/1) Step 4 : Selec[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 174 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.5. TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT ATION This section explains tran sferring and transporting the printer. 7.5.1. Transferring the printer Following are instructions for transferring the printer. Caution : • Keep th e printer horiz ontally during transfer. • Do not tilt [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 175 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Adjuster 2. Caster (2) After the transfer Follow the step s below to prep are the p rinter to be used after the transfer. Step 1 : Make sure that you place the printer on an adequate place. Step 2 : Lock the casters after transferring the printer. Notes : • For c[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 176 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 4 : Perfor m a nozzle check to check if the printer head has clogged. Notes : • To perform th e nozzle c heck, refe r to "NozzleChe ck". Step 5 : Perfor m a fine adjustment of image quality. Notes : • To perform an adjustment of imag e quality, refe[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 177 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 7.6. PERIODICAL SERVICES This section describes the periodical services re quired for this machine. The periodical services ensure sta ble printout quality of the machine. In the periodical services, some service par ts may be checked, cleaned, or replace d. Caution :[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 178 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Month N° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 X 2 X X 3 X X 4 X 5 X X 6 X 7 X X 8 X X 9 X X 10 X X 11 X X 12 X X[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 179 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 8. APPENDIX 8.1. INTRODUCTION This section explains the spec ifications and installation pr ocedures for optional parts. 8.2. 2 OR 4 HEATER To verify if your prin ter is equipped with 2 or 4 he aters, please refer to th e photo’s mentioned below. Rockhopper II 2 hea[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 180 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 8.3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Printers 50 ”- model 64”- mode l 8 7”- model Technology Drop -on-demand Micro Pie zo Inkjet Technolo gy. Variable drop mass ou tput between 5.4 ng and 41.5 ng Media Thickness C ompensation Automatic media thickness compensation. Varia[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 181 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Printers 50 ”- model 64”- mode l 8 7”- model Power Consumption 1100 VA 80 VA in st and-by mode 1300 VA 80 VA in stand-by mode 1400 VA 100 VA in stand-by mode External Dimensions in mm (W x D x H) Weight 2700 x 750 x 1250 170 kg 3100 x 750 x 1250 195 kg 3700 x 75[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 182 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 8.4. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS This section explains the specificat ions for the inte rfaces s upported by this produ ct. 8.4.1 Centronics Bidir ection Parallel Interface:IEEE1284 Specifications (1) Interfa ce Specifications Item Specifications Transmission modes Compa[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 183 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 (3) Recommended centronics cable specifications Item Specifications Interface Dual-direction Parallel Interface:IEEE1284 Structure AWG28×18 (twisted pair wiring) Shield construction Metallic tape + weaving (double shielded cable) Characteristic impedance 62 Ω 8.4.2[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 184 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 8.5. INSTALLATION OF OTHER PARTS When installing pa rts purchased with your pr inter, refer to the procedures below. Caution : • Before installation, alw ays perform the follow ing. • Power OFF the pow er source. • Remove the power source plug fr om the outlet. [...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 185 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 2 : Loosen the 8 screws inside the maintenance c over. Remo ve the expans ion memory cover. 1. Screws 2. Expansion memory cover Step 3 : Push the tab on the right side of the memory expansion s lot on the board to remove the memory from the board. 1. Memory 2. Ex[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 186 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 1. Expansion slot 2. Expansion memory Step 5 : Rein s tall the maintenance cov er. Step 6 : Conne ct the disc onnected cables. Notes : • Refer to "Connec ting the power cable" for details on how to install the power source cable. 8.5.2. Installation of the[...]

Rockhopper II series printers – User’s Guide 187 AP-75095, Rev. 2.0, 24/10/03 Step 2 : Insert the hard disk into the hard disk expan sion slot. ¾ Match the cut out s ection of the har d disk to the sl ot. Notes : • The hard disk slo t has a feature to prevent impr oper insertions. If the hard disk does not go in, do no t force it. This can d[...]

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