Seiko Group IP-6600 manual

User's Guide Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP-6600 Seiko I Infotech Inc. Read this User's Guide to use the printer safely and properly. Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time. U00086051203[...]

IP-6600 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide Documents Number U00086051203 First Edition, December 2003 Second Edition, February 2004 Third Edition, September 2004 Fourth Edition, April 2005 Copyright © 2003, 2004, 2005 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notic[...]

Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-6600 Color Inkjet Printer (simply called the printer below). This printer is a color inkjet printer that adopts solvent ink, supports 64 inch media width, and builts-in SCSI interface. This manual, the IP-6600 User's Guide , describes the features of the printer , names of components, information to be[...]

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i Deliverables The printer components, including options, are installed on the main unit on delivery . Make sure that the following items are present. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the shop where you purchased the product or the nearest service dealer . Printer main unit <1> • Built-in SCSI interface. • Including a winding [...]

ii Power cord <2> • Power cord for printer • Power cord for heater Roll paper(for installations) <1> User's Guide <1 copy> Waste ink bottle IP6-109 <1> Paper tube 64" (For winding unit) <1> Maintenance kit IP6-108 <1 set> • Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml • Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml • Cleaning[...]

iii * : Options and consumables can be ordered separately. Maintenance Kit IP6-108 <1 set> • Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml • Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml • Cleaning swab: 50 pieces • Syringe: 10 pieces Options Consumables • Dryer 64 (IP-260) : 1 • Dryer 64 for North America (IP-263) : 1 • Roll Cover 64 (IP-261) : 1 • Exhaust At[...]

iv Example of symbols: This symbol ( ) denotes items that require special care while executing a certain procedure or operation. This symbol ( ) denotes items that are forbidden. This symbol ( ) denotes items you should follow to prevent accidents or injury . Safety Precautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use [...]

v Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire or electric shock. Make sure the printer is well grounded. If not, a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock. DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer . DO NOT repair the printer by yourself. Doing[...]

vi Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases: • When putting your hands inside the printer . • Smoke, strange noise or smells generate from the printer . •A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer . • An error requiring service by a service cen[...]

vii Handle the paper rolls with care because they are very heavy . If you drop them, it could lead to personal injury . Hold the electric cable by the plug when connecting or disconnecting it. Failing to do so may cause the cable to fray or break which could lead to electric shock and/or fire. DO NOT get ink on your skin or clothes. W ash of f any [...]

viii Handling Precautions Power Supply 1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet. 2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise-generating devices, such as a motor . 3. Use the power supply matched with the specification of the printer . 4. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. D[...]

ix Consumables 1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.). Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown. 2. Do not use ink past the date of expiration as this may cause a breakdown. 3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for[...]

x Marks Boxes marked with a "W ARNING" describe points of caution for avoiding serious personal injury . Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding injury to yourself or damage to the printer . Boxes marked with a note describe precautions while handling the printer . HINT : Hint mark The hint symbol d[...]

xi 1 Press to put the printer offline. 2 Press to select the first menu in the local operation mode. 3 Press again to select the second menu in the local operation mode. 4 Press to enter the function menu. This represents a key on the operation panel. This represents the LC display on the operation panel. On Flashing Off Example 2: LED's state[...]

xii PRINT READY ROLL : 64" (COATED) INK ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ Example 3: LCD's state transitions and key operations in the text A key on the operation panel. This indicates that the LCD screen changes to another automatically without pressing a key. This shows that the LCD screen changes to another when the operator presses a key. INITIALIZI[...]

CONTENTS-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Deliverables ......................................................................................... i Safety Precautions .............................................................................. iv Handling Precautions ........................................................................ viii Man[...]

CONTENTS-2 PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option) .............................. 1-19 LCD Messages and Printer State .................................................. 1-20 Messages on the LCD ....................................................... 1-20 F/W version checking method ....................................................... 1-24 F/W vers[...]

CONTENTS-3 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle ...................................................... 2-38 Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure ......................... 2-38 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full ............................................. 2-40 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed .............................. 2-41 Head Cleaning &quo[...]

CONTENTS-4 FEED Menu ....................................................................... 3-42 FUNC Menu ....................................................................... 3-42 ADJUST Menu ................................................................... 3-44 SYSTEM Menu .................................................................. 3[...]

1-1 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Operating Conditions Installation Space Environmental Conditions Consumables Media/Paper Ink W aste Ink Bottle Maintenance Kit Cap Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles W iper Cleaning Liquid 6 Bottles Cleaning Swab Storage Kit Cleaning Kit Maintenance Liquid Cartridge [...]

1-2 Operating Conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer . Installation Space There must be a sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts, for the output of drawings, and for ventilation. In addition, the maintenance space, shown below , is required to repair the printer or replac[...]

1-3 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Operating Conditions Environmental Conditions Operating temperature and humidity levels The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity levels shown below . T emperature: 15 °C to 30 °C Humidity: 30% to 70% -T o obtain better print quality , use the printer within temperatures of 20 t[...]

1-4 Places where the printer must not be installed Do not install the printer in the following places: - Places exposed to direct sunlight - Places subject to vibration - Places with excessive dust - Places subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity - Places near an air conditioner or a heater - Places where the printer may get wet - Pla[...]

1-5 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Media/Paper Available media types We prepared the following types of media: • Glossy vinyle chrolide • Matted vinyle chrolide • Banner Contact our service center for details. Consumables[...]

1-6 Precautions for storing media -A void direct sunlight and water regardless of before and after opening the package. Put paper in envelope to prevent dust and store media in a dry , cool and dark place. -A void rapid change of temperature and humidity and store media with no condensing. - Do not store media in standing condition to prevent disor[...]

1-7 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Consumables Precautions for handling prints. - Do not touch the print surface before drying up the ink. Hold margins of the media for handling. Especially use care before 24 hours after printing. - Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer . Do not pile print surface to prevent color[...]

1-8 Ink Ink types Use our recommended ink cartridges listed below . Ink cartridges must be installed in all six slots. The positions of ink cartridges are specified by color . (See the figure below .) NOTE - Failure to use the recommended ink cartridge may lead to a deterioration of the print quality or a printer malfunction. - The valid period of [...]

1-9 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Consumables NOTE CAUTION CAUTION W ARNING Precautions for ink storage and processing - Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of ink cartridges. - Ink has an expiration date. When it expires, the printer quali[...]

1-10 WA R N ING Waste Ink Bottle Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below . - Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye. If it gets into the eye, wash it of f with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required. If it is swallowed, do not try to vomit it forcefully , but see a doctor . - Install the waste ink bottle secur[...]

1-11 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Consumables NOTE - When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it with both hands with its mouth facing up. If not, waste ink may spill from the bottle. Maintenance Kit For cleaning the cap and wiper , use our specified cleaning liquid respectively listed below . . o N m e t Is k r a m e [...]

1-12 Storage Kit Cleaning Kit Item No. Remarks Quantity IP6-117 Cleaning liquid cartridge (IP6-119) 6 Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) 6 Item No. Remarks Quantity IP6-137 Maintenance liquid cartridge (IP6-107) 6 Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) 6 . o N m e t Is k r a m e Ry t i t n a u Q 8 3 1 - 6 P I) l m 0 0 1 ( d i u q i l g n i n a e l c p a C6 Cap Cleaning [...]

1-13 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) External Views, Part Names, and Functions This section shows the external views of the printer , the names of parts of the printer and describes their functions. Front (1) Operation panel The lamps and LCD, which indicate the printer status, and keys for setting functions are located on the operation[...]

1-14 Rear Rear (20) (14) (17) (12) (9) (10) (13) (20) (18) (19) Printer power supply Heater power supply (15) (16) (11) (23) (21) (22) (24) (9) Power receptacle (10) Printer switch (11) Rear cover (12) SCSI connector (13) ID switch SCSI controller (14) Terminator switch (15) Paper outlet (16) Waste ink bottle (17) Power receptacle (18) Heater switc[...]

1-15 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Heater Å The printer builts in three heaters for fixing and stabilizing print image on the print paper . (25) Front heater (Front) Preheats the paper. (26) Print heater (Rear) Infiltrates ink into the paper and fixes ink. (27) Rear heater (Finish) Drys ink and stabilizes print image. * Three heaters[...]

1-16 Operation Panel Keys, LEDs, and the LCD are laid out on the operation panel as follows. It has a buzzer to alert errors or invalid key operations. (3) Power switch Turns the printer ON or OFF. (2) Keys Used to set printer functions. (4) LCD Shows the printer status and menus. (1) LED The LEDs light, flash, or turn off to the status of the prin[...]

1-17 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys Number Name Function (1) LED (A) Data LED (green) Shows the data reception state. -F lashing : Data is being received from the computer -O ff : No data is being received (B) Error LED (orange) Indicates whether an error has occurred. -O n: An error has occurred -F lash[...]

1-18 Heater Control Panel Å Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys LCD Print Heater ON/OFF key Print Heater UP/DOWN key Front Heater ON/OFF key Front Heater UP/DOWN key Rear Heater ON/OFF key Rear Heater UP/DOWN key r e b m u Ne m a Nn o i t p i r c s e d d n a n o i t c n u F D C L T N O R F e h t f o e r u t a r e p m e t t n e r r u c e h t d n a e r [...]

1-19 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Dryer 64 (Option) The dryer 64 dries the output media. Roll Cover 64 (Option) Protects paper roll from dust. Exhaust Attachment (Option) Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the printer or the drying device. PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option) PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option) RIP software for the IP-6600[...]

1-20 LCD Messages and Printer State This section explains the messages shown on the LCD and outlines menu operations. Messages on the LCD (1) Initialization display The printer is being initialized. Booting *: When the system starts normally , both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatically . (2) Online state (idle mode) display The pr[...]

1-21 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) (3) Online state (print mode) display The printer is printing. PRINTING ROLL : 64” (PAPER) Status display Paper information LCD Messages and Printer State (4) Online state (print pause mode) display The printer is paused. - Print stop and resume The ONLINE LED flashes. Press the key in the print pa[...]

1-22 (5) Online state (print information mode) display Paper total count and ink removing amount are displayed. Bk INK REST: XXX% Lm INK REST: XXX% PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (COATED) Lc INK REST: XXX% Y INK REST: XXX% Three-second intervals or Three-second intervals or Then, the printer returns to online idle mode. TOTAL CT XXXX M INK REST: XXX% C I[...]

1-23 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) (7) Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down. SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT (6) Offline (menu mode) display Menus can be operated in offline mode. *: , , , and are access keys to menus. *: When the key is pressed in the menu mode, "CLEANING" menu appears. SERVICE FEED CLEANING FUNC SYST[...]

1-24 F/W Version Checking Method Here, the function added in V2.00 as a firmware version checking method is described. F/W Version Checking Method (1) Select the OFFLINE mode. (Press the key) (2) Press the key to display "SYSTEM". (3) Select "SYSTEM" with the key, and then press the or key to display the firmware version. (4) Th[...]

2-1 Section 2 Basic Operations Connecting with Computer System configuration (connection example) Connection procedure T urning the Power On/Off T urning the Power On T urning the Power Off Replacing the Paper Roll Installing Paper Roll in the Printer Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer Replacing Paper Roll with Another Replacing Empty Paper R[...]

2-2 Connecting with Computer This section only shows system configurations and cable connection procedure. System configuration (connection example) The following connection is possible. Connection procedure Connect a cable as follows: 1 Turn the printer and the computer OFF. Printer (Printer server PostScript RIP) SCSI interface NOTE - When the pr[...]

2-3 Section 2 Basic Operations 3 Set the ID switch on the rear of the printer. - The ID number must not be unique in the SCSI chain. (Initial setting: 4) SCSI connector NOTE - Use a dedicated SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 6 m). If using a cable except the specified one, the printer can not satisfy FCC and CE regulations. ID switch Set the ID number with a[...]

2-4 4 Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF. The printer has the SCSI terminator ON/OFF function. If the external terminator is not used and the printer is a terminating device in the SCSI chain (only one SCSI connector is connected), set the terminator switch to ON. If the printer is not a terminating device, set it to OFF. Te[...]

2-5 Section 2 Basic Operations Turning the Power On/Off The power of the printer and the power of the heater are separated. <Printer> The printer has two power switches as follows. (1) Printer switch (2) Power ON/OFF switch The printer is turned ON by turning the printer switch ON. Afterward, turn the printer ON/OFF by the ON/OFF switch on th[...]

2-6 3 Turn ON the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel. Power ON/OFF switch Turning the Power On <Printer> 1 Turn OFF (0) the printer switch on the left rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Turn ON (1 ) the [...]

2-7 Section 2 Basic Operations Booting PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (PAPER) INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT NOTE - T urn OFF the printer while “PRINT READY” is displayed on the LCD panel except emergency . Do not turn OFF the printer while “INITIALIZING” or “CLEANING” is displayed on the LCD panel to avoid drop of the ink and damage of the head.[...]

2-8 <Heater> 1 Turn OFF the heater switch on the right rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Turn ON the heater switch on the right rear of the printer to turn the heater ON. Heater switch OFF (0) Power socket Powe[...]

2-9 Section 2 Basic Operations Turning the Power Off <Printer> 1 Turn OFF the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel for a couple of seconds. The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that a shutdown process is in progress. After the process ends, the power is turned OFF . If the power off state lasts for a short time, you may[...]

2-10 Heater switch OFF (0) <Heater> 1 The heater power is also turned OFF by turning OFF the ON / OFF switch on the operation panel. Therefore, the heater switch turning OFF operation is not necessary in the normal use. - Use the heater switch on the right rear of the printer only when turning the printer OFF completely for transferring, inst[...]

2-11 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Paper Roll This section describes how to install a paper roll in the printer , and remove it from the printer . A paper roll is replaced in the following three cases: - If a paper roll is replaced with another - If it is replaced when it runs out - If it is replaced when it jams A paper replacement proc[...]

2-12 4 Tighten the left flange knob securely. Pull the winder sensor lever to front side. 5 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Left flange knob Winder sensor lever Pressure up/down lever Paper roll Left flange (movable) Be sure not to catch your finger in the rail of the flange. CAUTION 3 Slide the left flange (movable side) and put it into th[...]

2-13 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Paper Roll (Paper setting direction) Flange Paper Flange Paper <Outside rolling> <Inside rolling> NOTE 6 Feed the paper until a buzzer sounds from the paper feeder. Feed the paper until an edge of the paper goes out 200 mm or more from the paper outlet. - Paper may stick to the paper feeder [...]

2-14 7 When feeding a paper roll, hold it at the center and rewind the flange to take up the slack in the paper. The guide line on the printer is no more than a guide line. Install paper roll on the printer in a straight line against the paper roll. The paper roll should not be inserted in the right of the perforated line. If the paper roll is inse[...]

2-15 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Paper Roll 10 Select either paper roll or cut sheet. Select ROLL PAPER, CUT SHEET , or BASE with or key. (See Page 2-45 "Using the Origin Point Setting Function" about "BASE") Press the key to change setting. Press the key to leave the setting as it is. SELECT PAPER ROLL/SHEET : SHEE[...]

2-16 PREPARING PAPER WAIT A MOMENT - If it is ended normally , return to offline or online state. - If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed. Go back to 1. 12 The paper will be set automatically. 13 Determine the position of movable fan. After the paper setting operation finished, adjust the position of the fan guard slide lever a[...]

2-17 Section 2 Basic Operations Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer 1 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. 2 Loose the left flange knob, pull out the paper roll from the flange, and remove the paper roll from the printer. Pressure roller up/down lever Left flange Paper roll Right flange Flange knob (2) (3) (1) (4) Replacing the Paper Roll[...]

2-18 Replacing Paper Roll with Another 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key and press the key. 3 Replace the paper according to the “Installing Paper Roll in the Printer” and “Removing it from The Printer.” Replacing Empty Paper Roll 1 A message appears on the LCD. 2 Replace the paper according to the “Installing Pa[...]

2-19 Section 2 Basic Operations Installing/Removing Cut Sheet in/from the Printer Install/Remove the cut sheet in/from the printer refering to the procedures for the paper roll. Installing Removing - When installing the cut sheet in the printer , set the cut sheet using the guide line. NOTE Cut sheet Guide line Cut sheet Replacing the Paper Roll Pa[...]

2-20 2 Set the printer to OFFLINE mode. (Press the key) 3 Press the key, and then the key to display a paper feed adjustment pattern. #FEED PATTERN *ROUGH (NORMAL) 5 If you press the key, the paper feed adjustment pattern "ROUGH" is printed. The paper feed adjustment pattern "ROUGH" is printed in the selected print mode. #FEED P[...]

2-21 Section 2 Basic Operations 7 Press the key, and then the key to display the entered correction value of paper feed adjustment. #FEED ADJUST *099.80% 8 Enter the paper feed adjustment correction value, and press the key. Adjust the place with , key and set a numeric value with , key. 9 Press the key, and then the key to display the paper feed a[...]

2-22 13 Press the key, and then the key to display the entered correction value of paper feed adjustment. #FEED ADJUST *099.80% 14 Enter the paper feed adjustment correction value, and press the key. Adjust the place with , key and set a numeric value with , key. 15 Press the key, and then the key to display the paper feed adjustment pattern. #FEED[...]

2-23 Section 2 Basic Operations How to identify paper feed adjustment pattern Description is made in a case of black color . If paper feed adjustment correction value is small If paper feed adjustment correction value is appropriate If paper feed adjustment correction value is large 99.00% 100.25% 101.00% Correction value is small if the joints of [...]

2-24 Change During Online Printing During the online printing, the paper feed adjusting value can be changed through the following operation. Head print position adjustment : 97.00% to 103.00% Press the or key (Note: Disabled at the first scan and last scan) Idle status PRINT READY ROLL : 64" (PAPER) Data receiving start Data LED flashing PRIN[...]

2-25 Section 2 Basic Operations Head Print Position Adjustment (1) Adjustment pattern print Print the adjustment pattern print position of each head. 1 Select the OFFLINE mode. (Press the key) 2 Press the key twice to display "ADJUST". 3 Press the key and then the key to display "ADJUST PATTERN". 4 Press the key and select "[...]

2-26 Head position adjustment Left and Right Head position adjustment Reciprocating position adjustment (R) Reciprocating position adjustment (L) Paper discharge direction[...]

2-27 Section 2 Basic Operations (2) Left and Right Head position adjustment Adjusts the jetting position of nozzle. Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. 1 Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display "L/R ADJ". 2 Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and press the key. 3 Of the le[...]

2-28 (3) Head position adjustment Adjusts the head position for the scanning direction on a Bk head basis. Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. 1 Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display "H-POS ADJ". 2 Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and press the key. 3 Of the main scan[...]

2-29 Section 2 Basic Operations (4) Reciprocating position (Left) adjustment Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Left). Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. 1 Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display "I-POS (L) ADJ". 2 Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and press the k[...]

2-30 (5) Reciprocating print osition (Right) adjustment Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Right). Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. 1 Select "ADJUST", and then press the key to display "I-POS (R) ADJ". 2 Press the key to display the head to be adjusted, and press the key. 3 Of the recipro[...]

2-31 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing Ink Cartridges This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge. Ink cartridges should be replaced in the following two cases: - If ink has run out - If an ink cartridge is not installed The ink cartridge replacement procedure in the following each case is explained below . Ink Cartridge Replacement P[...]

2-32 2 Remove an ink cartridge from the printer. 3 Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer. 4 Close the ink cover. 5 End of ink cartridge replacement. - If it is ended normally , return to offline or online state. - If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed. Go back to 1. - The printer continues to print when the ink remains in[...]

2-33 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge 1 A guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.” OPEN R INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name C: CYAN M: MAGENTA Y: YELLOW OPEN L INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Lc: LIGHT CYAN Replacing In[...]

2-34 If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed 1 The guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.” OPEN R INKCOVER SET XX INK XX: Ink name C: CYAN M: MAGENTA Y: YELLOW OPEN L INKCOVER SET XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Lc: LIGHT CYAN[...]

2-35 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing Cartridges during Printing This unit enables you to replace the ink cartridges during the online printing without interrupting the printing operation. Accordingly , the guidance for ink replacement during the online printing is displayed on the second line of LCD. The following describes the guidance shown [...]

2-36 <If the Ink in Main Cartridge is Used Up> The guidance that prompts you to replace the main cartridge is displayed on the second line of LCD. The printing operation continues until the ink in the sub tank is used up. During this time, if you replace the cartridge, the printing operation can continue without interrupting the printing oper[...]

2-37 Section 2 Basic Operations If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected 1 The guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.” OPEN R INKCOVER CHECK XX INK XX: Ink name C: CYAN M: MAGENTA Y: YELLOW OPEN L INK COVER CHECK XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Lc: LIGHT CYAN Repla[...]

2-38 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle should be replaced in the following two cases: - If the waste ink bottle is full - If the waste ink bottle is not installed The waste ink bottle replacement procedures for these cases are explained below . - Do not replace the waste in[...]

2-39 Section 2 Basic Operations 4 Wipe up the spilt ink into the waste ink bottle unit. 5 Lift the lever and mount a new waste ink bottle. 6 Drop the lever and insert the ink tube securely and tighten the knob. 7 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (reset (clear)) will be displayed. 8 Select “YES” and press the key. #INK COUN[...]

2-40 2 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (reset (clear)) will be displayed. - The waste ink counter is prepared for urging waste ink disposal with the error message when the waste ink is more than the specified amount by counting the used (waste) ink amount. The waste ink counter can detect full of the waste simultaneously but [...]

2-41 Section 2 Basic Operations If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD. 2 Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover. ⇒ See the step 3 of the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure. 3 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (rest (clear)) will be d[...]

2-42 Head Cleaning "CLEANING" 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key to display the CLEANING menu. 3 Press the key to enter the head cleaning menu. 4 Press the key. INK ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ INK ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ SERVICE FEED CLEANING # CLEANING >NORMAL # CLEANING * OK? 5 Press the key and key to select a cleaning [...]

2-43 Section 2 Basic Operations 6 Press the key. 7 Make sure that the waste ink bottle is not full, and then press the key again. NOTE - The cleaning takes several minutes. 8 When the cleaning is completed, the screen is retured to step 3 automatically. 9 Press the key to return to the original offline mode. CLEANING WAIT A MOMENT XXX # CLEANING &g[...]

2-44 Paper Feed "FEED" This section describes how to manually feed paper after printing. 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key to display the FEED menu. 3 Hold down the key. While the key is kept pressed, the currently selected roll paper is fed. If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged. 4 When the key is released, p[...]

2-45 Section 2 Basic Operations Using the Origin Point Setting Function <Origin Point Setting> When printing a small size image such as a A4 size image on the 64-inch width paper , the large blank will be generated as the figure shows below . In this case, rewind the print paper and set the print origin point to print an image on the blank ar[...]

2-46 2 Push down the pressure roller up/down lever. 3 Select “BASE” in the “SELECT PAPER” menu and press the key. 4 Input the paper width and press the key. 5 Input the base point (print offset value for paper width direction: origin point). The previous setting value will be displayed. PAPER WIDTH *1372 mm BASE POINT *0000 mm SELECT PAPER [...]

2-47 Section 2 Basic Operations 7 Select a paper type again. - When using the origin point setting function, keep front, right, and left margins sufficiently because the paper is rewinded manually . - The paper width and base point settings cannot be saved. - The origin point setting function can be used only for paper roll. This function cannot be[...]

2-48 Installing Paper on Winder A paper winder unit is built in the printer . It winds roll paper for storage without cutting it. Use the paper winder unit as follows: 1 Prepare the paper tube and 1 m-lead paper of which paper width is the same as the paper’s you will use. Attach the lead paper on the paper tube. 2 Insert the paper tube with the [...]

2-49 Section 2 Basic Operations 5 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever, insert paper from the paper feeder, push down the pressure roller up/down lever to set the paper, and feed paper by the Feed menu on the operation panel (see Section 3, Operation Panel Menu Operations (Feed Menu)) until the paper is wound. Paper feeder Paper delivery unit (re[...]

2-50 7 Manually turn the scroller flange in the direction of winding to wind the paper slightly. 8 Check the positions of the paper and winding sensor, and install it. 6 Tape the edge of the paper on the lead paper at three positions: both sides and center. Paper tube Tape Tension roller Tension roller Paper Lead paper Tape Winding sensor Winder sw[...]

2-51 Section 2 Basic Operations • Tension roller setting. • Slack winding: Set the tension roller to the upper side. •T ension winding: Set the tension roller to the lower side. The winding unit supports two winding methods; tension winding and slack winding. Generally, use the slack winding. If the slack winding does not work correctly, use [...]

2-52 - Slacken the paper so that it passes inside the winding sensor . - If the winding unit is not used, turn the winding unit switch off. - When the paper roll for the winding unit nears the diameter of the winding unit’s flange, remove the winding side paper roll and replace the paper tube with a new one. If not so, a winding error may occur .[...]

2-53 Section 2 Basic Operations Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature In normal use, temperatures of all heaters for the every selected media are preset automatically . Therefore, ON/OFF setting and temperature setting for all heaters are not necessary . Use the heater control panel only when the fine adjustment for the heater temperature is [...]

2-54 Heater preset temperature by medium The heater preset temperature for medium is listed in the table. Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use. It is recommended that the front heater , the print heater and the rear heater be set to lower than 50 °C, 45 °C and 50 °C, respectively . When the print heater is set to higher t[...]

2-55 Section 2 Basic Operations Flow of heater temperature setting (1) If the paper type is selected in setting the paper, the temperature initial value of each heater set for that paper is set on the heater control panel. - If the temperature initial value has been set, the heater turns on. (Heating does not start yet.) - If the temperature initia[...]

2-56 Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever Alternate the media gripping pressure of the paper transmission roller according to the media. Generally , set the media pressure alternation lever to “normal pressure.” When media cannot be fed correctly due to skew , set the media alternation lever to “high pressure.” Use the media pressure [...]

2-57 Section 2 Basic Operations Using the Head Up/Down Lever Alternate the head height according to the media you use. Use the head up/down lever for alternating the head height. (See the figure below) 2 Open the cap cover and loosen the head fixing screws (2 pieces) with a screw driver. 3 Alternate the height of the head with the head up/down leve[...]

2-58 4 Tighten the head fixing screws (2 pieces). - When changing the height of the head, tighten the head fixing screws while pushing the head down softly with your hand. - When the head height is changed, change head height setting (19) in ENTER menu. - When the head height is changed, print gap may be occurred at reciprocating print. In that cas[...]

2-59 Section 2 Basic Operations Media edge guards Media - Preset whether or not the edge guard exixts in the P APER menu on the operation panel corresponding to the mounting the media edge guard. The right and left margin of the print area will be changed according to the setting of the edge guard. - When using the media edge guard, right and left [...]

2-60 Using the FAN Guard Slide Lever Cut suction of the F AN for unused area to protect the head from suction of the F AN. Slide the F AN guard slide lever between 50 inch width and 64 inch width. Set the F AN guard slide lever according to the paper width you use. - When setting the F AN guard slide lever for 50 inch width paper at 64 inch width p[...]

2-61 Section 2 Basic Operations Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys Print pause/restart and print cancel are also available from the rear (paper outlet side) of the printer . Print pause/restart and print cancel are available during checking the print condition from the paper outlet side. ONLINE key: Pause/Restart printing CANCEL key: Can[...]

2-62 Inspection & Maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance by operators are described below . Regular inspection and maintenance guide The printer needs regular inspection and maintenance. The table below lists all regular inspection and maintenance. For details of each regular inspection and maintenance, see the page to be referred. Cate[...]

2-63 Section 2 Basic Operations Daily inspection and maintenance Perform the followings every day to ensure stable print quality . (1) W iper Blade Cleaning (2) W iper Sponge Cleaning (3) Capping Unit Cleaning (4) W aste Ink Bottle Disposal (5) Soft Head Cleaning (6) T est Print NOTE <W iper Blade Cleaning> Enter to the “SER VICE” menu an[...]

2-64 Check no dregs of the dried ink and no damage on the blades. Clean the front and back of the blades with the cleaning swab infiltrated into the wiper cleaning liquid. After completion of the cleaning, close the wipe cover and the rear cover to return the wiper to the position as it was. -T ake extreme care not to allow the wiper cleaning liqui[...]

2-65 Section 2 Basic Operations NOTE -T ake extreme care not to spill the wiper cleaning liquid on the parts other than the wire sponge. Spilling the wiper cleaning liquid on the belts or sensors may cause a trouble. #CAP CLEANING > NOTE Clean he edge and periphery of the upper surface of the cap. <Capping Unit Cleaning> Enter to the SER V[...]

2-66 <W aste Ink Bottle Disposal> Pour the waste ink into the proper container you prepared and make the waste ink bottle empty . <T est Print> Enter to the “ADJUST” menu and select “TEST PRINT” on the operation panel. (See page 3-44 .) Check no print dot-off and missing. Perform the test print as the 1st time print on every day[...]

2-67 Section 2 Basic Operations Every one month inspection and maintenance <Head Cleaning> Clean the head one time per a month according to the documentation attached to the head cleaner kit. When leaving the printer for a long time (more than 2 weeks) in power off state Store the printer after cleaning the head and ink path with the maintena[...]

2-68 < Ink Char ge After Head W ashing> Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time. Enter to “SER VICE” menu and select “INK CHARGE” on the operation panel. When returning the printer from a long time leaving (more than 2 weeks) Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleani[...]

2-69 Section 2 Basic Operations Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink. Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging. Check moisture of the wiper sponge. Perform the test print. When the print dot-off occurs during the test print, perform slight cleaning in the “CLEANING” menu. (See page 2-42 .) #SERVICE >INK[...]

2-70 < Ink Char ge After Head W ashing> Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time. Enter to “SER VICE” menu and select “INK CHARGE” on the operation panel. Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink. Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging. Check mois[...]

2-71 Section 2 Basic Operations Cleaning outer case If the outer case of printer was stained, wipe up stain with soft cloth soaked in water or water downed neutral detergent and wringed well. -T urn OFF the printer power switch before cleaning. - Do not use volatile solvent such as thinner and benzine to prevent fade or detoriation of printing. Cle[...]

2-72 Cleaning platen When glue adheres to platen or ink drops on the platen, clean the platen according to the following procedures: 1 Open the rear cover and put a soft cloth on ink stained on the platen to infiltrate ink into the soft cloth. Infiltrate ink into the soft cloth with care so as not to spread it. 2 Wipe out the ink mark on the platen[...]

2-73 Section 2 Basic Operations 3 If ink gets into vacuum holes on the platen, wipe out ink clung to the holes with a commerically-available mini- cotton swab, then wipe out again with a mini-cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Use a ø3 mm mini-cotton swab. Platen Mini-cotton swab Inspection & Maintenance[...]

3-1 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations This section outlines the user menu structure and operations. Basic Menu Operation Menu Hierarchical Structure Menu T ree Basic Operations and Keys Operation Procedures for Choice Input, V alue Input, Execution and Character Input Menu Operations INK Menu P APER[...]

3-2 Basic Menu Operation When the key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters to the offline mode, a menu group appears on the LCD, and menu operations are enabled. Menu Hierarchical Structure The menu has the following hierarchical structures: <Menu group> This menu is displayed at the first level. Some menus have several sub-[...]

3-3 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations INK ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ XX INK REST: YYY% DATE : XX/XX/XX ROLL(XXXXXX) #SELECT PAPER >01 : TYPE01 SHEET(XXXXXX) YYYYmmXZZZZmm BASE(XXXXXX) YYY #NAME >01 : TYPE01 #FEED ADJUST >01 : 099.80% Execution form (Display) #SCAN WAIT TIME >01 : 000sec #PRINT MODE >01 : NORMAL #DIRECTION >01 : BI [...]

3-4 #VACUUM >01 : NORMAL #PAPER SET MODE >01 : NORMAL #WAIT HEATER >01 : WAIT #PRINT HEATER >01 : 40C #FRONT HEATER >01 : 30C #REAR HEATER >01 : 50C #COLOR STRIPE >01 : OFF #HEAD MOTION >01 : NORMAL #HEAD HEIGHT >01 : NORMAL Enter a choice - OFF - ON Enter a choice - NORMAL - LOW Enter a choice - NORMAL - SAVING Enter a c[...]

3-5 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations # FEED PATTERN >ROUGH (NORMAL) Enter a choice - ROUGH (NORMAL) - ROUGH (H-QUAL) - ROUGH (H-DENS) - ROUGH (DRAFT) - DETAIL (NORMAL) - DETAIL (H-QUAL) - DETAIL (H-DENS) - DETAIL (DRAFT) (5) (4) (1) (2) Basic Menu Operation #FEED ADJUST >099.80% #SERVICE >SERVICE CLEAN #CAP CLEANING > #WIPER CL[...]

3-6 FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET #MENU PRINT > #ERROR LOG PRINT > # L / R ADJ YY >+00&A #TRACE PRINT >01 : SEQUENCE 1 #ADJUST PATTERN >TEST PRINT # H-POS ADJ YY >+00&A # I-POS (L) ADJ YY >+00&A #LANGUAGER >JAPANESE #F/W VERSION *X.XX_YY Enter a value -32 to +31, A to H YY: Bk, Lm, Lc, Y, M, C Enter a choice - TEST PR[...]

3-7 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (7) Basic Menu Operation #IPB VERSION *X.X Execution form (Display) #WIM VERSION *X.X Execution form (Display) #IPB VERSION *X.X Execution form (Display) #ASIC VERSION *X.XX Execution form (Display) #HEAT HW VERSION *XX.X Execution form (Display) #HEAT FW VERSION *XX.X Execution form (Display) #SCSI ID [...]

3-8 Basic Operations and Keys (1) To enable menu operations: - Enter to the offline mode. - When the printer enters the of fline mode, a menu group screen is displayed. (2) Menu group selection: - Select a menu group directly with , , and keys. - Switch between menu group screens with the key . (3) Menu selection: - , keys : Change between menus at[...]

3-9 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, and Character Input If a choice is input for a parameter: An example of PRINT MODE of the ENTR Y menu is given below . (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select ENTR Y menu with key . (2) Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with and key[...]

3-10 If a value is input for a parameter: The P APER FEED ADJ menu of the ADJUST menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select menu with key . (2) Select a sub-menu of the ADJUST menu with and keys. Select P APER FEED ADJ. menu. Y ou can return to (1) with key . (3) Press key so that parameters can be changed. (4) Mov[...]

3-11 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations If a parameter is executed: Case 1: To print The MENU PRINT menu of the FUNC menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select FUNC menu with key . (2) Select a sub-menu of the FUNC menu with and keys. Select MENU PRINT menu. Y ou can return to (1) with key . (3) Press key. ([...]

3-12 Case 2: To display only The SCSI ID menu of the SYSTEM menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select SYSTEM menu with key . (2) Select a sub-menu of the SYSTEM menu with and keys. When the SCSI ID is selected, it is displayed. (3) Another sub-menu of the SYSTEM menu can be selected with and keys. Y ou can return [...]

3-13 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations If a value is character input for a parameter: An example of NAME of the ENTR Y menu is given below . (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select ENTRY menu with key. (2) Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with and keys. Select NAME. (3) Press keys so that parameter can be changed. (4) Select a ch[...]

3-14 (6) Press key to determine the parameter. # C_PAPER NAME >01 : CYPE01 * Backward ( + key) Forward ( + key) Character code group Character Symbols space, !, • • • • Numerals 0 to 9 Alphabet • Capital letter A toZ Alphabet • Small letter a to z Katakana: line Katakana: line Katakana: line Katakana: line Katakana: line Katakana: li[...]

3-15 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Menu Operations INK Menu This menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink. When the key is pressed, information on each color ink is displayed at three-second intervals. XX: Color name, such as Bk, Lm, Lc, Y , M, and C. YYY : Remaining amount of ink. ZZ: Date (1) XX INK indicates a remai[...]

3-16 PAPER Menu This menu is used to display media information or replace the paper . When the key is pressed, information on media is displayed at three-second intervals. <Paper roll> X: Paper type Y: Paper size <Cut sheet> X: Paper type Y: Paper width (mm) Z: Paper length (mm) <Base> X: Paper type Y: Paper size (1) When the and [...]

3-17 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations ENTRY Menu This menu is used to set up parameters for drawings. When the key is pressed, parameters can be set. (1) Paper selection (SELECT PAPER) Select a paper type number to be registered newly or revised. T wenty types (from 01 to 20) can be selected. <Parameter (Enter a choice.)> Paper type [...]

3-18 (3) Paper feed adjustment value (FEED ADJUST) (Unit: %) Set a paper feed adjustment value. <Parameter (Enter a value)> XXX.XX% (97.00 to 103.00%) (4) Scan waiting time (SCAN WAIT TIME) (Unit: second) Set the paper scanning wait time. <Parameter (Enter a value)> Input three-digit in second unit. (5) Print mode setting (PRINT MODE) S[...]

3-19 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (6) Print direction setting (DIRECTION) Set a print direction. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> BI: Print with dual direction. UNI: Print with single direction. (7) Condition pass setting (CONDITION PASS) Selects a conditioning pass mode for the paper . When the print waiting condition continues for [...]

3-20 <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NONE: The conditioning pass is not performed. Select this parameter when performing the continuous printing with the media that is hard to be wrinkled. When the printer is left in the waiting condition for a long time, the print off due to wrinkles may be caused. - 30 min: The conditioning pass is performed[...]

3-21 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (8) Edge guard setting (EDGE GUARD) Set whether the media edge guard is used or not. The right and left print margins will be changed by this setting. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - USE : Set when the edge guard is used. - NOT USE : Set when the edge guard is not used. (9) Paper feed mode setting[...]

3-22 (11) Paper setting mode (PAPER SET MODE) Detects the edge of the paper when replacing or setting the paper , and selects whether the paper should be returned to the waiting position. When the winder is effective, the paper will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL : Det[...]

3-23 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (12) Wind value setting for FAN (VACUUM) Sets wind value for F AN. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Absorbs the paper at the normal wind value. - LOW : Absorbs the paper at the low wind value. (13) Wait of heating setting (WAIT HEATER) Sets whether print should wait for time that the heater[...]

3-24 (15) Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER) Sets the platen heater temperature. (Celsius) (Fahrenheiht) <Parameter (Enter a value)> - Range: 15 °C to 55 °C (The heater will be OFF when "**" is set.) (16) Initial temperature setting for the rear heater (REAR HEATER) Sets the rear heater temperature. (C[...]

3-25 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations *The color stripe is printed on the test print regardless of this setting. (18) Head action mode setting (HEAD MOTION) Selects a head action mode. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Use this usually . - HIGHLIGHT : Use this for print gradation data. #HEAD MOTION >01 : NORMAL #HEAD HEIGHT &[...]

3-26 (22) Cleaning mode Selects a cleaning mode to be performed automatically daring print. <Parameter (Enter a value)> MODE 1: Performs cleaning automatically according to the print history record at start of the print or at end of the print. MODE 2: Performs cleaning automatically in a certain period during print. (21) Reciprocating print p[...]

3-27 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (24) Paper feed adjustment value priority setting (PRIORITY FEED) Selects a priority of the paper feed adjustment value. <Parameter (Enter a value)> -D AT A: Gives priority to data. -P ANEL: Gives priority to the panel. # BACK ADJUST >01: +0000 PULSE - When the tension winding as the winding m[...]

3-28 (25) Print mode priority setting (PRIORITY MODE) Selects a priority of the print mode. <Parameter (Enter a value)> -D AT A: Gives priority to data. -P ANEL: Gives priority to the panel. (26) Heater mode priority setting (PRIORITY HEATER) Selects a priority of the heater mode. <Parameter (Enter a value)> -D AT A: Gives priority to d[...]

3-29 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (28) Copy source and copy destination Select the copy source and copy destination to copy the media information. Parameters to be copied refer to each setting of (2) through (26) in the ENTR Y menu. 1) COPY SOURCE Select a copy source of the media entry number . This function copies already registered [...]

3-30 <Description of parameter copy method> The following explains how to copy the parameter registered to paper No. 13 to paper No. 20. 1) Select a copy source The parameter can be changed with the , key . (For the copy source number , only the registered numbers are displayed) Press the key to determine the copy source parameter . - If the [...]

3-31 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 2) Select a copy destination A numeral on the left side is the copy source number . The parameter can be changed with the , key . (For the copy destination number , 01 - 20 are displayed) If the copy destination has already been registered, * is displayed following a numeral. Press the key to determine[...]

3-32 Initial values for the registered papers Some papers will be registered at shipping. (The parameters registered at shipping are changeable and deletable. However , 01 (P APER) cannot be deleted.) The table lists the initial values for the papers registered. 123 45 E M A NR E P A Py s s o l Ge t t a Mr e n n a BB _ T L B T S U J D A D E E F% 0 [...]

3-33 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Example of paper registration 1. Select a paper number to be registered newly or revised. (1) Press the key to enter to the ENTR Y menu. (2) Select "SELECT P APER" menu with the and keys. (3) Press the key to change the parameter . (4) Select a paper number to be registered with the and keys.[...]

3-34 2. Example of parameter setting In this example, a paper feed adjustment value will be entered. (1) Select "FEED ADJUST" menu with the and keys. (2) Press the key and revise the parameter . - Determine the paper feed adjustment value by printing the paper feed adjustment pattern. (3) Press the key to display the massage. (This messag[...]

3-35 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations F.ADJ Menu This menu is used to set paper feed adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, parameters can be set. (1) Paper feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting the paper feed amount. T wo pattern parameters are available, ROUGH that prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern[...]

3-36 - ROUGH (H-DENS): Select at adjustment in high density print mode. - ROUGH (DRAFT): Select at adjustment in draft print mode. - DET AIL (NORMAL): Select at adjustment in standard and high speed print modes. - DET AIL (H-QUAL): Select at adjustment in high quality print mode. - DET AIL (H-DENS): Select at adjustment in high density print mode. [...]

3-37 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (3) Back feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper back feed amount. Select a proper parameter according to the print mode. <Parameter (Enter a value)> - NORMAL: Select at adjustment in standard and high speed print modes. - H-QUALITY : Select at adjustment in high quality pr[...]

3-38 SERVICE Menu This menu is used to maintain the cap and the wiper as well as to clean the ink path. When the key is pressed, the service menu will be operable. (1) Service cleaning (SERVICE) Selects a service cleaning parameter . <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - SER VICE CLEAN Use this parameter to clean the head and ink path with the maint[...]

3-39 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (2) Cap cleaning (CAP CLEANING) Moves the print head carriage to the wiper position so that you can clean the cap unit manually . <Parameter (Execution form)> None (3) Wiper cleaning (WIPER CLEANING) The wiper blade is lifted so that you can clean the wiper blade manually . <Parameter (Executi[...]

3-40 (5) Head height Use this at head height adjustment. The cap is opened after performing this operation. # HEAD HEIGHT > # ADJUST HEIGHT >OK # ADJUST HEIGHT >EXECUTING OPEN REAR COVER ADJUST HEIGHT <Parameter (Execution form)> None # ADJUST HEIGHT >[...]

3-41 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (6) Waste ink saving The waste ink saving mode for the auto cleaning operation is set. <Parameter (choice input)> NORMAL: Auto cleaning is executed in the normal operation mode (initial value). SA VE: Auto cleaning is executed in the ink saving operation mode. In the "SA VE" mode, probl[...]

3-42 FUNC Menu This menu is used to execute functions provided for the printer . When the key is pressed, functions can be executed. # MENU PRINT > FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET key PAPER FEEDING FEED Menu While the key is held down, the currently selected paper roll is fed. (If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged.) A feeding message appears on the[...]

3-43 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations #MENU PRINT > #ERROR LOG PRINT > #TRACE PRINT > Menu Operations (1) Menu print (MENU PRINT) Prints information on the unit and panel settings. <Parameter (execution form)> None (2) Error log information print (ERROR LOG PRINT) Prints error log information saved in the printer . <Param[...]

3-44 ADJUST Menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, mechanical adjustment parameters can be set. (1) Adjustment pattern print (ADJUST PATTERN) Prints the adjustment pattern for adjusting the printer mechanically and electrically . When the key is pressed during printing, the print can be stopped. <[...]

3-45 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations - ADJUST 2-1: Prints the phase, left and right, and inter -head position adjustment patterns of HEAD ADJ 2. - ADJUST 2-2: Prints only the reciprocating adjustment pattern of HEAD ADJ 2. (2) Nozzle jetting position adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) (L/R ADJ YY) Adjusts the jetting position of nozzle. Enter an[...]

3-46 (4) Reciprocating position (Left) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Left). Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. YY : Ink color Display order: Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C <Parameter (Enter a value)> - Sign: +/- -V alue: -32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8...H=[...]

3-47 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations SYSTEM Menu This menu is used to set or display system parameters. When the key is pressed, system parameters can be set. (1) Language for LCD messages (LANGUAGE) [Initial value: ENGLISH] Sets Japanese or English for messages displayed on the LCD. <Parameter (Enter a choice.)> - ENGLISH : Display[...]

3-48 (4) Engine controller board version display (IPB VERSION) Displays the version number of the Engine controller board (IPB). <Parameter (Execution form)> None (5) SCSI board version display (WIM VERSION) Displays the ICB board version. <Parameter (Execution form)> None (6) ICB board version display (ICB VERSION) Displays the version[...]

3-49 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (8) Heater H/W version display Displays the heater hardware version. <Parameter (Execution form)> None (9) Heater F/W version display Displays the heater firmware version. If the heater cannot be recognized, "--.-" is displayed. <Parameter (Execution form)> None (10) SCSI ID numbe[...]

3-50 (12) System time setting (SYSTEM TIME) Sets system time used in the unit. <Parameter (Enter a value)> 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 (13) Factory setting (INITIAL SET) Sets all parameter values to factory settings. <Parameter (Execution form)> None #SYSTEM TIME >03 / 08 / 01 #INITIAL SET >[...]

3-51 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations RESET Menu This menu is used to reset the printer . When the key is pressed, the reset function is executed. An initializing message appears on the LCD. After resetting, the printer goes online. INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET key - The set values including correction values are not[...]

4- 1 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Section 4 Heater Controller Operation This section describes temperature control, LCD displays, param- eter setup mode operations, and error messages of the heater con- troller . T emperature Control LDC Display Parameter Setup Mode Error Messages Contents of This Section[...]

4- 2 Temperature Control The following are three conditions for heater control. (1) Preset temperature maintaining condition Function: T o heat the paper for reduction of ink dry time, improvement of ink fixing, and paper winkles protection. Status: Status of maintaining each heater temperature at the preset temperature on the heater control panel.[...]

4- 3 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation T emperature Control (3) Temperature Control Stop Condition Function: T o prevent useless current consumption, to protect the paper from being damaged due to the heating of heaters, and to protect the user from getting burned due to a touch to the heaters when print is not performed. Status: Status of reac[...]

4- 4 LCD Display (1) Display in normal mode Display: (AAA to CCC, YYY to ZZZ) T emperature unit: (U) • Preset temperature display When using fahrenheit display , the temperature is displayed by three digits. (99 fahrenheit or less temperature is displayed with space ;plus 2 digits.) • Display renewal period The temperature is measured at every [...]

4- 5 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation (3) Display at heater OFF “OFF” is displayed in the setup temperature display area of the heater turned OFF . The temperature unit of the heater turned OFF is not displayed. The current temperature area is displayed as it is. (4) Display when heater AC power is turned OFF “TURN ON HEA TER POWER SWITC[...]

4- 6 Parameter Setup Mode This mode is used when the operator sets the heater control system parameters. (1) Setup items and parameters The setup items and parameters are listed in the table below . *1 Display only, ON/OFF key is ignored. (2) Entering the parameter setup mode Press the ON/OFF key , key , and key on the heater control panel at the s[...]

4- 7 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation # UNIT * FAHRENHEIT Parameter Setup Mode # UNIT * CELSIUS (3) Moving the setup item Select a setup item you desire with the and keys on the heater control panel. Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the next (lower) setup item. When pressing key on the heater control panel at the last setup[...]

4- 8 # UNIT * FAHRENHEIT # EXIT * YES # EXIT * YES AAAU BBBU CCCU XXXU YYYU ZZZU (6) Deciding the setting value. Display the setting value you desire on the 2nd line. Press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel to determine the setting value. The display returns to the setup item setting screen. Note: - # shows blinking When the setting value [...]

4- 9 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation (8) Preheat by manual operation The front heater , print heater , and rear heater start to heat until they reach the set temperature by pressing simultaneously respective ON/OFF buttons on the heater panel. NOTE Simultaneous pressing T urning on respective heaters in prior to the print can shorten the heat[...]

4 -10 ERROR H01 SYSTEM ERROR ERROR H02 PLY BOARD ERR ERROR H03 F TEMP ERR ERROR H04 R TEMP ERR ERROR H05 F TEMP ERR ERROR H06 F TEMP ERR Error Messages When the following error messages are displayed on the heater control panel, contact our service centers. <System error> <The relay board cannot be detected> <Front heater thermistor [...]

4 -11 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation <Rear heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes.> <Print heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes.> <Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics > <Zero cross error occurs in the diagnostics.> ERROR H08 P TEMPERR [...]

5- 1 Section 5 T roubleshooting Section 5 T roubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting for the printer . If the prob- lem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or our service center . T roubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams When an Error Message Appears Service Call Errors Communication Errors Operator Call Errors When the Printer Fails to [...]

5- 2 Troubleshooting Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer , check the following items. Items to be checked Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures No powering Power cable connection Plug the power cable into the outlet correctly. Power supply to the outlet Supply the power to the outlet. Power switch ON/OFF Turn [...]

5- 3 Section 5 T roubleshooting Clearing Paper Jam Clear paper jams according to a guidance message displayed on the LCD. 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD. 2 Open the pressure roller up/down lever and rear cover. 3 Remove the jammed paper, check there is no obstacles in the carriage path and the paper transporting path, and close the rear co[...]

5- 4 When an Error Message Appears If the ERROR lamp lights, check the message to be displayed on the LCD. There are four types of error messages. - Service call errors: Operator unrecoverable errors, such as H/W , S/W failure. Contact our service centers. - Communication errors: Communication protocol errors. T ake appropriate measures according t[...]

5- 5 Section 5 T roubleshooting <Engine error> nnnn: Error code Description : An unrecoverable error has occurred in the network controller section. (H/W failure) Measure : Contact your dealer or our service centers (The error code identified on the LCD is needed) . ENGINE ERROR nnnn POWER OFF/ON <System error> nnnn: Error code Descript[...]

5- 6 Communication Errors nnn: Error code 001: Parity error 002: Bus timeout error Description : The conditions or protocol for communication with the computer is incorrect. Measure : (1) Check the SCSI cable connection and terminator switch. (2) Set the host SCSI parity bit generation setting to ON. (3) Check the host SCSI driver setting. PRINT RE[...]

5- 7 Section 5 T roubleshooting Operator Call Errors The following errors can be corrected by the operator . (Ink cartridge) Description : There is no ink. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Ink Cartridge Replacement) Description : An ink cartridge error has occurred. Measure : Take appro[...]

5- 8 (Waste ink bottle) Description : The waste ink bottle is full. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Waste Ink Bottle Replacement) Description : No waste ink bottle is installed. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Waste Ink Bo[...]

5- 9 Section 5 T roubleshooting Description : Paper runs out. Measure : Set new paper. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement) Description : Paper with an invalid size (less than 297 mm width or 64 inch width or more) is set. Measure : Set paper with a correct size. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement) Description : Pap[...]

5 -10 (Others) Description : The rear cover is opened. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. Description : The head temperature is out of the operating temperature range. Measure : Use it within the operating temperature range. Leave the printer for a while until the head temperature falls within the range. Description : The[...]

5 -11 Section 5 T roubleshooting When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly This section describes what to do when the printer fails to work correctly . T ake appropriate measures according to the symptoms. Measures to be taken when the printer malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective measure A no-ink message is displayed even when there is eno[...]

5 -12 When a Print Error Occurs This section explains how to solve print quality problems. T ake appropriate measures according to the symptoms. Measures to solve print quality problems when a print error occurs Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure Ab lank sheet of paper is output or the printed drawing is faded. Blank data is transmitted. Che[...]

5 -13 Section 5 T roubleshooting When There Is an Abnormal Sound If an abnormal sound is heard, contact your dealer or an SIIT ser - vice center .[...]

A- 1 Appendix This Appendix shows the basic specifications, components, and celsius and fahrenheit conversion list. Contents of This Section Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Options/Consumables Options Consumables Celsius and Fahrenheit Coversion List Appendix[...]

A- 2 Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Basic printer specifications Item Specification / Function Recording method Piezo-type color ink-jet printing Resolution 720 dpi x 720 dpi Recording speed About four minutes / A0 with 4 pass printing. (Changes according to surrounding temperature and head temperature) Paper feed/delivery direction Fr[...]

A- 3 Appendix Options Options/Consumables Options Name Item number Quantity Remarks Dryer 64 IP-260 1 Drys up the media. Dryer 64 for North America IP-263 1 Drys up the media. Roll Cover 64 IP-261 1 Protects paper roll from dust. Exhaust Attachment IP-262 1 Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the printer or the dryer. PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) IP-540 1 So[...]

A- 4 Consumables Consumables (Ink) (Cleaning Liquid) Name Item number Quantity Remarks Ink cartridge/Yellow (1000 ml) IP6-101 1/carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge/Magenta (1000 ml) IP6-102 1/carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge/Cyan (1000 ml) IP6-103 1/carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge/Black (1000 ml) IP6-104 1/carton 1000 ml Ink cartridge/Light cyan (1000 ml) IP6-10[...]

A- 5 Appendix Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List °C F °C F °C F °C F 03 22 6 78.8 51 123.8 76 168.8 1 33.8 27 80.6 52 125.6 77 170.6 2 35.6 28 82.4 53 127.4 78 172.4 3 37.4 29 84.2 54 129.2 79 174.2 4 39.2 30 86 55 131 80 176 54 13 1 87.8 56 132.8 81 177.8 6 42.8 32 89.6 57 134.6 82 179.6 7 44.6 33 91.4 58 136.4 83 181.4 8 46.4 34 93.2 59 1[...]