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4 February 2011

Published: Mutoh Belgium nv, Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

For users in Europe

This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments.

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you maybe required to take adequate measures.

Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder.

Trademarks mentioned in this guide

Mutoh, ValueJet 1304, ValueJet, VJ-1304 are registered trademarks or product names ofMutoh Belgium nv.

"Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOSare registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For users in Europe

This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments.

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you maybe required to take adequate measures.

Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder.

This product is subject to the WEEE regulations.

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"The product and the contents of this publication may be changed withoutprior notification.

Mutoh Belgium nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free fromerrors, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or thereseller from which you bought this equipment.

Mutoh Belgium nv shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting fromthe use of this equipment or this guide.



Table of contents

Chapter 1 Safety instructions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11

1.1 Compliance with the following regulations - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11

1.2 Managing VOCs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

1.3 Handling inks + waste- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

1.4 Warnings, cautions and notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

1.5 Safety instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14

1.6 Warning labels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Handling the operation procedure labels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Chapter 2 Product overview- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

2.1 Names of parts and functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Front section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Rear section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Operation panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

2.2 Printer mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23

Normal mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23

Setup menu display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23

Changing the printer status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23



Chapter 3 Installing the unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25

3.1 Installation environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25

Installation environmental conditions for installation - - - - - - - - - - - 25

Installation space- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

3.2 Switching the power ON/OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27

Switching the power ON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27

Switching the power OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28

3.3 Replacing ink cassettes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30

Replacement time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30

Replacement steps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

3.4 Disposal of waste fluids - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32

Disposal period - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32

Disposal method - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32

3.5 Transfer and transportation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34

Transferring the printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34

Transporting the printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36

Chapter 4 Handling the printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37

4.1 General info on usable media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37

Media compatibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37

Printing area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38

Notes on handling media- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38



Notes on storing media- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39

4.2 Handling and installing media- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40

Installing roll media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40

Setting roll media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42

Head height adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45

Media feed compensation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 46

Replacing roll media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 50

4.3 Test print - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51

Overview and functions of the test prints - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51

Performing a Testprint - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52

Nozzle Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 54

Mode Print - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 54

Setup print - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55

Palette print - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56

4.4 Adjust print- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 57

4.5 Menu setup on the operation panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 60

Menu setup procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 60

Panel setup menu overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 61

4.6 Panel Setup Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 62

MediaType menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 63

Effect menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 71

Flushing menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74

Flushing return count menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 75

Side margin menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 75

Media initial menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 76

Media Width/MediaWidth check menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 76

Winding unit menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 77

Origin menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 78

Prev. Stick menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 79

Media cut menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 79

CR movement menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 80

Overwrite count menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 80



Overwrite Wait menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 81

Slant Check menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 81

Auto cleaning menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 82

Ink status menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 82

Roll Length menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 83

CR Maintenance menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 83

Initialization menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 84

Life times menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 84

IP address menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 85

Subnet mask menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 85

Gateway menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 86

Front Interlace menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 86

Version menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 86

Sleep mode menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 87

Timer setting menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 88

Sleep Mode Start menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 89

4.7 Operating from the operation panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 90

Feeding media- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 90

Stop printing operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 90

Cutting media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 91

Changing and confirming settings while printing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 92

Chapter 5 Periodical maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 95

5.1 Done by end user - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 95

Cleaning the printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 96

Cleaning the outer case - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 96

Cleaning the inside of the printer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 96

Head cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 101

Cleaning the cleaning wiper - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 102



5.2 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 105

Periodical replacement of parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 105

Periodical inspection part list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 105

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 107

6.1 When you cannot generate graphics in the way you want- 107

Perform Head cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 107

Adjust the print head- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 108

6.2 When media is jammed- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 111

6.3 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 113

Problems in installation and introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 113

Cannot print at all - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 114

Media-related troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115

Printing-related troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 118

6.4 Error messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 121

Status messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 121


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Safety instructions

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Chapter 1 Safety instructions

This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need toknow, caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit.

1.1 Compliance with the following regulations

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When installing and operating this printer, be sure to follow the directions andwarnings in this guide.

The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certainproduct groups to indicate conformity with the essential health andsafety requirements set out in European Directives.

By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorizedrepresentative, or the person placing the product on the market orputting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essentialrequirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicableconformity assessment procedures have been applied.

Your product is designed and manufactured with high-qualitymaterials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin submenu is attached to aproduct, it means the product is covered by the European Directive2002/96/EC - WEEE regulation.

Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system forelectrical and electronic products.

Please act according to local rules and do not dispose of your oldproducts with your normal household waste. The correct disposal ofyour old product will help prevent potential negative consequencesfor the environment and human health.


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1.2 Managing VOCs

When Mutoh printers with (low)-Solvent inks are used, volatile organic compounds(VOCs) will be released.

In order to protect human health and environment, VOCs must be managed. Thismeans VOCs need to be controlled and compliance with all local, state and federalenvironmental, occupational health and safety regulations on VOCs in the atmosphereand in the workplace is needed.

The amount of released VOCs depends on multiple factors: room volume, unforcedventilation, print mode, number of printers in the room, heaters settings, kind of media,use of extra dryers, print production ...

Because of differences in local regulations and working conditions, it is recommendedto consult a local consultancy agency to determine the regulations involved. Anacknowledged laboratory can determine the total amount of released VOCs in theatmosphere and in the workplace. Consequently they can determine if forcedventilation for occupational health and air pollution control devices are needed. Anengineering firm could be consulted on the installation of the ventilation system whereprints are produced, handled and stored.


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11.3 Handling inks + waste

Before handling inks / cleaning fluids and their waste, please read the Material SafetyData Sheets (MSDS) and the labels for important health, safety and environmentalinformation carefully. All safety data sheets are periodically updated. These sheets andtheir translations can be found on ©©©òÓ«¬±¸ò»«

Only use original manufacturer�s ink and appropriate cleaning liquid. Before installing anink holder, shake it gently. Doing so will preserve print quality.

When ink is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the ink for three hours or morein the new printing environment before printing.

Do not disassemble ink holders. Otherwise, ink may get in your eyes or on your skin. Adisassembled ink holder can not be used either.

When refilling ink, use original manufacturer�s ink. Our Mutoh printers are designed to useoriginal ink.If you use ink which are not produced by the original manufacturer:

Printing might become blurred and the end of the ink in the holder might not bedetected correctly.

Any problems caused by using an ink holder other than those recommended above willnot be covered by the warranty, and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.

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

Inks / Waste

General advice: wear safety glasses and gloves especially when handling the wasteink.

After spill: remove contaminated clothing.

After inhalation: if difficulties occur after vapour / aerosol has been inhaled, remove tofresh air and seek medical attention.

After skin contact: wash thoroughly with soap and water.

After eye contact: wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running waterwhile the eyelids are held open.

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

1.4 Warnings, cautions and notes

Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the printer arecategorized into the following three types, depending on the degree of risc (or the scale ofaccident).

Read the following explanations carefully and follow the instructions in this manual.

Safety terms Details

Important Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury.

CautionMust be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderate or light) or damage toyour equipment.

NotesContains important information and useful tips on the operation of yourprinter.


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1.5 Safety instructions

Machines must be installed according to Mutoh�s Installation Guide also after moving machines to another location;maintenance needs to be done according to themaintenance manual.

To prevent fire or electrical shock, never use a power supply source other than the onerated for the product in the country where you purchased the product.

To prevent fire or electrical shock, machines must be connected to a properly groundedelectrical power outlet. Do not connect the power cable to a power strip or a power sourceshared by other electrical devices.

Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust etc. are stuck to the power plug.

Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket.

Use only the provided power cable. To prevent fire or electrical shock, follow theinstructions below when handling the power cable:

Do not cut or modify the cable.

Do not put heavy objects on the cable.

Do not bend, twist, knot or pull the cable.

Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat.

Do not use the cable with any other electrical device.

Do not handle the cable with wet hands.

Be aware of all caution and warning labels to avoid potentially hazardous situations.

Do not disable any safety precautions systems.

Do not operation the unit unless all parts are mounted.

Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your machine. Doing so may result in themachine tipping or falling over and causing injury.

Do not place the machine in humid and dusty areas or in areas exposed to flammables.Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire.

Do not place the machine in the following areas. Doing so may result in the machinetipping or falling over and causing injury.

Unstable surfaces

Sloping floors

Areas subject to vibration by other equipment.

Do not cover the ventilation hole of your machine with cloth, such as a blanket or tablecloth. Doing so could obstruct ventilation and cause fire.

Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilationoutlets. Doing so may result in electrical shock and fire.

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

Do not touch the media feed slot, platen or media guide while heaters are operating. Theyare hot and may cause a burn.

Keep the machine horizontally during transportation.

To prevent back pains and other injuries, always work with at least 4 people to unpack ormove the machine.


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Stop using your machine if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause electrical shockor fire. Switch the machine off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, and contactyour local Mutoh dealer.

Be sure to power OFF the machine and unplug the power cable from the outlet beforecleaning the machine. Use a damp cloth to clean the machine. Do not use thinner,benzene, alcohol or other active agents. Doing so may result in damage or paint peelingfrom the casing.

Do not bend or pull the waste fluid tube. Doing so may cause waste fluid to leak out andmalfunction of the product.

Do not tilt the machine, place it against a wall or turn it upside down. Doing so may causeink to leak inside the machine. Movement after transport is also not covered by thewarranty.

When cutting roll media, be careful of the following. Incorrect handling can result in injuryto the hands and fingers from the razor blade.

When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove.

Move the razor blade slowly along the media cutting groove.

Do NOT transport the machine to another room without contacting your local AuthorizedMutoh Dealer.


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1.6 Warning labels

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

1.6.1 Handling the operation procedure labels

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

N° Description

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Chapter 2 Product overview

This chapter explains the features of the printer along with the names and functions of eachpart.

2.1 Names of parts and functions

This section explains the names and functions of each part.

2.1.1 Front section


N° Description Function

ïMedia loadinglever

Used to release or fix the media

î Operation panelOperation condition setting, printer display and various functionsettings are performed.

í Front coverUsed to prevent that a user comes in contact with the drivingmechanism during the print operations. It is normally closed

ì Stand To install the printer on a level floor.

ë Book holder To store important documentation such as the User�s Guide

ê Media guideUsed to feed media smoothly when the media is set or printed. Theprinter has also an incorporated heater (after heater) to dry ink.


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2.1.2 Rear section

éMedia cutgroove

Installed inside of the front cover. Used to cut media straight.

è Pressure rollersInstalled inside of the front cover. Press and hold the media whenprinting.

ç PlatenInstalled inside of the front cover. The heater (platen heater) to dryink is installed.



ï AC inlet Used to connect the power cables

î Network interface connector Connects a network interface cable

í USB connector Not used in this printer

ì Scroller receiver Set the scroller when roll media is used.

ë Media feed slot Used to feed media

ê Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette

é Media guideUsed to feed the media smoothly through.The heater (pre heater) to warm media isinstalled

è Waste fluid tankUsed to collect waste ink discharged from theprinter.

ç Waste fluid valveOpen and close when discharging the wastefluid from the waste fluid tank. the defaultposition is closed.


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2.1.3 Operation panel

Operation keys

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When performing menu settings from the operation panel, please refer to Ó»²«

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When performing various operations in the operation panel, please refer to� �.

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The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names dependingon the printer status (Normal or Setup menu display)

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Key Normal Setup menu display

1 Menu Shifts to the Setup menu. Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.

2

EnterRestarts printing duringprinting.

Shifts to the selected menu

The setting is determined and saved.

CleaningPress and hold this key for twoseconds or more to clean theprint head.

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3 Cancel

When printing:Forcefully terminatesprinting and deletes one fileof the remaining data.

When receiving oranalysing:Deletes data that arealready received andanalysed, and delete thenext data.

Returns to the previous menu hierarchy.Changes made in the setting arediscarded.

Shifts from Setup menu display toNormal.

4

< �The following menu changes the set value.

Origin menu

NozzleCheck

Press and hold this key for twoseconds or more to performNozzle Check printing.

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5 >Sets Cleaning Mode.The lamp of Cleaning Modelights up in green.

Down the menu level in the directory tree.

6

BackwardMedia is fed in the reversedirection.

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Changes to the previous item in thedisplayed menu.

The setting is changed to the forwarddirection.

The numeric value is increased duringnumerical input.

7

ForwardMedia is fed in the forwarddirection.

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� Pause to print during printing.

Changes to the previous item in themenu.

The setting is changed to the reversedirection.

The numeric value is decreased duringnumerical input.

8 PowerSwitches the printer ON andOFF.

Switches the printer ON and OFF.

N°

Key Normal Setup menu display


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Display section

N° Name Color Status Description

9 Power lamp Green

LampON

Power ON.

Lampblinks

An error has occurred. Error content is displayed onthe LCD.

LampOFF

Power OFF.

10 Data lamp Orange

LampON

Analysing received data.

Under printing.

Lampblinks

Receiving data.

LampOFF

Data is not received and analysed.

11 High lamp Green

LampON

The head height is set to High.

LampOFF

The head height is set to Low.

12 Low lamp Green

LampON

The head height is set to Low.

LampOFF

The head height is set to High.

13 Wave lamp Green

LampON

The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz.

LampOFF

The Effect menu is set to None.

14Fine &S.Finelamp

Green

LampON

The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine.

LampOFF

The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz.

When the Wave lamp is turned OFF, the Effectmenu is set to None.

15 Strong lamp Green

LampON

Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.

When the Normal lamp is also turned on, CleaningMode is set to Economy.

LampOFF

Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.


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16 Normal lamp Green

LampON

Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.

When the Strong lamp is also turned on, CleaningMode is set to Economy.

LampOFF

Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.

17LCD displaysection

� �Displays operation status of the printer or an errormessage.

N° Name Color Status Description


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2.2 Printer mode

2.2.1 Normal mode

The printer is ready to print.

The media is loaded and the media type is set.

Various functions for printing are performed on the operation panel.

The message �Ready to print� is shown.

2.2.2 Setup menu display

Various settings regarding printing are made from the operation panel.

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

2.2.3 Changing the printer status

Changing from Normal mode to Menu mode.

Action: Press Menu.

Result: The display is in �Menu mode� from now on called the �Setup Menu display�.

The following message appears: �Menu1: Setup>�.

Changing from Menu mode to normal mode

Action: Press CANCEL.

Result: The printer returns to normal mode.


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Essential settings for normal printing can be modified on the printer driver, thegraphics application software of via the operation panel.

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

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For details on Status messages, refer to � �.

For details on the Setup menu, refer to Ó»²« »¬«° ±² ¬¸» ±°»®¿¬·±² °¿²»´ ±²

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Installing the unit

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Chapter 3 Installing the unit

This chapter explains how to handle this printer.

3.1 Installation environment

3.1.1 Installation environmental conditions for installation

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Do not open the front cover during printing.If the front cover is opened, printing will be interrupted.Printing restarts if you close the front cover. However, you are not guaranteedto have high print quality.


Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²)

Power specifications

Power supply AC 90 V - 120 V

Frequency range 50/60Hz

Power capacity 10A or more

Environmentalconditions

Operative conditionTemperature: 20°C to 32°CHumidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation

Guaranteed range ofprinting accuracy

Temperature: 20°C to 32°CHumidity: 40% to 60%

Change rateTemperature: Within 2°C per hourHumidity: withing 5% per hour

Archivingenvironment

Temperature: -20°C to 60°CHumidity: 20% to 80%no condensation

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Concerning temperature and humidity, avoid:

Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly change, even though within therequired conditions.

Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illumination or direct air, for examplefrom an air conditioner.

To keep the temperature and humidity constant, install this product in alocation where the air condition is adjustable.


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3.1.2 Installation space

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


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3.2 Switching the power ON/OFF

3.2.1 Switching the power ON

Í¬»° ïæ Press Power to switch ON the printer.

The Power lamp lights up in green.

The printer starts initial operation.

When the initial operation is complete, the printer enters Normal.

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If there is a problem during the initial operation, a message is displayed andthe printer may stop operating.In case the operation stops, refer to � �



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3.2.2 Switching the power OFF

Í¬»° ïæ Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product.

Printing or other operations are not in progress.

The operation panel display is Normal.

The Low lamp lights up in green.

Í¬»° îæ Press Power to switch OFF the printer.

The Power lamp switches OFF.

"Power OFF" is displayed.

All the lamps and the LCD monitor are switched OFF.

The printer automatically switches the power OFF.

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

Press the key once again and switch OFF the power.

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If the head height is set to High, "Change Head Gap Low"is displayed and theprocedure to switch the power OFF stops.To restart the procedure, return the head height to Low.

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If there is a problem during the power OFF operation, a message is displayedand the printer may stop operating.In case the operation stops, refer to � �.

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


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Í¬»° íæ When not using the printer for a long period, push the media loading lever to theback.

N° Description

ï Media loading lever


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3.3 Replacing ink cassettes

3.3.1 Replacement time

When �[****] InkNearEnd� is displayed.

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

The alarm buzzer sounds.To stop the buzzer, press ENTER.

Replace with the new ink cassette.

When �[****]InkEnd� is displayed.

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

The alarm buzzer sounds.To stop the buzzer, press ENTER.

Immediately replace the empty cassette with a one.

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[****] in the messages of ink cassette replacement indicates the colour that isalmost empty or runs out, using the following characters.

K: Black

C: Cyan

M: Magenta

Y: Yellow

Do not insert or remove the ink cassette except at the time of replacement.Inserting or removing the ink cassette mixes air into the ink tube, and failuressuch as nozzle detachment may occur.

If �Ink End� is displayed, you cannot print until inserting the new ink cassette.

If there is no cassette for replacement at hand, leave the empty cassetteinserted in the printer. leaving the printer with the ink cassette removed maycause the print head to clog.


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3.3.2 Replacement steps

Í¬»° ïæ Verify that the printer has been switched ON.

Í¬»° îæ Remove the empty ink cassette from the ink cassette slot.

Í¬»° íæ Unpack the next ink cassette and insert it into the cassette slot.

Í¬»° ìæ Verify that the printer returns to the Normal mode.

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

Do not disassemble the ink cassette. A disassembled ink cassette cannot beused.

When an ink cassette is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the inkcassette unused for 3 hours or more in the printing environment.

Do not refill the ink cassettes.Doing so may result in incorrect printing.

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

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Do not replace ink cassettes when the printer is switched OFF. Doing so mayresult in incorrect detection of the remaining ink and result in abnormalprinting behaviour.

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Put used ink cassettes in a vinyl bag or a bag used for this kind of waste.Disposal of an ink cassette has to be done in compliance with the regulationsand instructions of the local authorities.

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Open the ink cassette solvent resistant blister just before attaching the inkcassette into the cassette slot. Leaving the ink cassette open for a long timemay result in an abnormal print.

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

Insert or remove the ink cassette not more than 10 times. This to prevent thatthe smart chip or its reader would be worn out and malfunction in this way. Ifinserted or removed more than 10 times the ink cassette could malfunctioneven if there is some ink remaining.

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


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3.4 Disposal of waste fluids

3.4.1 Disposal period

Dispose of waste fluids in the following cases:

When the waste fluid tank is more than half full.

When �Waste Ink Tank Full� is displayed.

3.4.2 Disposal method

Í¬»° ïæ Ready an empty container such as a supply waste fluid bottle, to contain the wastefluid.

Í¬»° îæ Lay a protective material on the floor under the waste fluid tank.

Í¬»° íæ Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container.

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The waste fluid from the printer is industrial waste.Proper waste fluid disposal according to industrial waste disposal laws andordinances of you local government is required.Consign disposal of waste fluids to a specialized processor.

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When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, the waste fluid maysplash.

When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, put the containerunderneath and close the waste fluid valve afterwards.

N° Description

ï Waste fluid valve

î Empty container


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Í¬»° ìæ After Transferring the waste fluid to the empty container, close the waste fluid valvesecurely.

Í¬»° ëæ Wipe the opening of the waste fluid valve with a cloth, etc.

Í¬»° êæ Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product

N° Description

ï Waste fluid valve


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3.5 Transfer and transportation

3.5.1 Transferring the printer

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

Pre-transfer steps

Í¬»° ïæ Dispose of waste fluidRefer to .

Í¬»° îæ Make sure that the printer is switched OFF.

Í¬»° íæ Check that the butterfly bolts (2) attaching the stand and the printer are not loosen.

Í¬»° ìæ Check that the printer head is in the rightmost position

Í¬»° ëæ Bind the CR belt in the centre section of the printer by fastening the CR belt cliparound it.

Í¬»° êæ Remove the scroller.

Í¬»° éæ Remove all the cables, such as the power cable.


N° Description

ï CR belt

î CR belt clip


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Í¬»° èæ Release the lock of the caster and transfer it.

Reinstalling the printer

Í¬»° ïæ After moving the printer, follow the procedure below to set it ready for use.

Í¬»° îæ Select a suitable place for installationRefer to � .

Í¬»° íæ Move and install the printer to the location.

Í¬»° ìæ Check the butterfly bolts (2) fixing the stand and the printer are well fixed.

Í¬»° ëæ Attach all needed cables.

Í¬»° êæ Perform a nozzle check, and then confirm that there is no clogging in the print head.Refer to � �

Í¬»° éæ Perform Alignment.

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The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for littlemovement in flat indoor areas, not for transporting equipment.When moving the printer outdoors in places with big step differences, movethe stand and the printer separately.

N° Description

ï Caster


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3.5.2 Transporting the printer

Pre-transportation procedure

Í¬»° ïæ Switch ON the unit

Í¬»° îæ Confirm that the printer functions correctly.

Í¬»° íæ Remove all ink cassettes.

Í¬»° ìæ Switch OFF the printer.

Í¬»° ëæ Dispose of waste fluidRefer to .

Í¬»° êæ Check that the printer head is in the rightmost position

Í¬»° éæ Bind the CR belt in the centre section of the printer by fastening the CR belt cliparound it.

Í¬»° èæ Remove the scroller.

Í¬»° çæ Remove all the cables, such as the power cable.

Í¬»° ïðæ Remove the printer from the stand.

Í¬»° ïïæ Repack the printer.

Post-transportation procedure

Í¬»° ïæ Perform unpacking, assembling and setting the printer as described in theinstallation guide.

N° Description

ï CR belt

î CR belt clip

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Chapter 4 Handling theprinter

4.1 General info on usable media

4.1.1 Media compatibility

The Mutoh ValueJet 1304 Eco-Solvent Ultra printer offers a wide media compatibility withboth uncoated an coated media.

The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type. Mutohoffers a selection of dedicated coated and uncoated Eco-Solvent media.

Next to this, a wide range of media from known media brands in the market have been testedand found compatible with the ValueJet 1304 printer.

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

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For details on the recommended media, visit ©©©ò³«¬±¸ò»« or contact yourlocale Mutoh dealer.

If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media:

The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to bepaid by the customer.

for details refer to the � � and �Ì®±«¾´»¸±±¬·²¹ ±²

�.

If repair is necessary, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

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When tested and compatible media is used, the print quality is set according toeach media type.

When printing on non compatible

or non-tested media:

Refer to the media specifications of the media supplier for information on the mediatype or appropriate settings for this printer.



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4.1.2 Printing area

The printable area of the ValueJet 1304 is as follows:

4.1.3 Notes on handling media

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

Temperature: 22°C to 30°C with a change rate of 2°C per hour

Humidity: 40% to 60% with a change rate of 5% per hour.

Do not use folded or torn media.

The size of media changes according to temperature and humidity variations inthe print environment. Therefore, place the media minimum 30 minutes in theprint environment before use, to let it acclimatize to the print environment.

Printing on media without having it acclimatized to the printing environmentmight cause media jams and bad print quality, caused by media expansion orcontraction.

Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. Printing on the non-printside can cause blurs and blots.

Always handle media with dry and clean hands to avoid bad print quality.

When the printer will be unused for more than 24 hours, remove the media toprevent media floating, media jams and degradation of the print quality.

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

Always store the media in its original packing material.

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4.1.4 Notes on storing media

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Avoid storing media in rooms with high temperature and high humidity.

Avoid direct sunlight on stored media.

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

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

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4.2 Handling and installing media

4.2.1 Installing roll media

This section explains how to load roll media.Use the exclusive scroller included with this printer for loading roll media.

Follow the procedure below to load roll media.

Í¬»° ïæ Load roll media to the scroller so that it is rolled in an anti clockwise direction whenviewed from the fixed flange.

Í¬»° îæ Push the roll media until its core hits the right edge of the fixed flange.

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Refer to � � for details on media handling.

It is recommended to use tested and compatible media for this printer.

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The following roll media can be set on the scroller included with this printer.

Media tube diameter: three inches, outside diameter of media: 150 mm or less,weight: 19 kg or less

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Load roll media on an even surface such as a desk.If you load roll media with the scroller standing vertical, there is a possibilitythat the scroller might get damaged.

N° Description

ï Fixed flange

î Roll media



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Í¬»° íæ Attach the movable flange firmly to the roll media core.

Í¬»° ìæ Set the scroller to the scroller receiver facing the fixed flange to the side of the inkcartridge slot.

N° Description

ï Movable flange

î Roll media

N° Description

ï Scroller

î Fixed flange

í Ink cassette slot

ì scroller receiver



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4.2.2 Setting roll media

This section explains how to set roll media.

Í¬»° ïæ Switch ON the unit.

The printer starts the initializing operation.

�Media End� is displayed.

Í¬»° îæ Push the media loading lever to the back.

"Lever Up" is displayed.

Í¬»° íæ Feed the roll media into the media feed slot.

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Do not operate the media loading lever during initial operation.The print head portion could touch the pressurizing roller portion, andcause a malfunction

N° Description


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If the roll media end gets loose, roll up the media again and load it.

N° Description

ï Roll media

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Í¬»° ìæ Open the front cover, and pull out the roll media.

Í¬»° ëæ Holding the front edge of the roll media, roll it back using the scroller to remove abend and slant.

Í¬»° êæ Pull the media loading lever forward.

Í¬»° éæ Close the front cover.

The Media type setup menu is displayed.

N° Description

ï Roll media

î Scroller

N° Description


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When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is notstraight.Refer to � �.



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Í¬»° èæ Press + or � to select the type of the loaded media.

Í¬»° çæ Press Enter.

The media type is set.

�Media Initial� is displayed and media initial operation starts.

After media initial operation is complete, "Ready to Print" is displayed and thedisplay shifts to Normal.

Í¬»° ïðæ Wind the roll media around the scroller to remove slack.

This completes media loading.

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If the following operations are performed in the media type setup menu, theprinter starts media initial operation without specifying a media type.

Pressing Cancel.

No keys are pressed for 10 seconds.

N° Description

ï Roll media

î Scroller



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4.2.3 Head height adjustment

When used?

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

Procedure

Í¬»° ïæ Open the front cover.

Í¬»° îæ Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever (orange).

The High lamp lights up in green.

Í¬»° íæ Close the front cover.

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

Do not open the front cover nor change the head height during printing. If thehead height is changed, the head alignment will be changed and high printquality will not be guaranteed.

N° Description

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4.2.4 Media feed compensation

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

Printed swats overlap

White lines between every swat.

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

Í¬»° ïæ Display the Media feed compensation menu.

Press Menu

�Menu1: Setup>] is displayed.

The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.

Press >.

�Set1: MediaType� is displayed.

Press ENTER.

�Media: Type1� is displayed.

Press + or - to select the media type to use.

Press ENTER.

�**>1: Print Mode� is displayed.

Press + or - to select �**2: PF Adjust�.

Press >.

�PF1: Initial Print� is displayed.

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Í¬»° îæ Perform an initial adjustment print.

Press ENTER.

�FeedLenght: 250mm� is displayed.

Press ENTER.

�Printing� is displayed.

Start Initial adjustment printing.

When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters the Normalstatus.

After the initial adjustment printing, cut the media.Refer to � �

Í¬»° íæ Measure the distance between the two pluses in the initial adjustment print using aruler.

Í¬»° ìæ Sets up Initial Adjust Change.

Press + or � to select "PF2: Initial Change".

Press Enter.

"Init.: 250.0/250 mm" is displayed.

Press + or � and enter the measured value in step 3.

Press Enter.

The initial adjustment value is saved.

"PF2: Initial Change" is displayed.

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The length of media that is fed for the initial adjustment print is normally set to250 mm.

If you increase the feeding length, the accuracy of the media feedcompensation improves.To change the feeding length, press the [+] or [-] key and change the set value.

N° Description

ï Feed length

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Í¬»° ëæ Performs confirm print.

Press + or � to select "PF3: Confirm Print".

Press Enter.

"Feed Length: 250 mm" is displayed.

Press ENTER.

"Printing" is displayed.

Start Confirmation adjustment printing.

When the Confirm Print is complete, the printer enters Normal.

After the confirmation adjustment printing, cut the media.Refer to � �

Í¬»° êæ Measure the distance between the two pluses in the confirmation adjustment printusing a ruler. Then, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length whenprinting.

If the distance does not match the feeding length, follow the procedure from Step1 to Step 5 and readjust.

If the distance matches the feeding length, proceed to step 7.

Í¬»° éæ Perform Micro adjustment printing.

Display the Media feed compensation menu in the same way as in step 1.

Press + or � to select "PF4:Micro Print".

Press Enter.

"Printing" is displayed.

Start Micro adjustment printing.

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The length of media that is fed for the initial adjustment print is normally set to250 mm.

If you increase the feeding length, the accuracy of the media feedcompensation improves.To change the feeding length, press the [+] or [-] key and change the set value.

N° Description

ï Feed length

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After the micro adjustment printing is completed, "PF4:Micro Print" is displayed.

Í¬»° èæ Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result.

Í¬»° çæ Sets up Micro Adjustment Change.

Press + or � to select "PF5:Micro Change".

Press Enter.

"Micro: 0pulse" is displayed.

Press + or � and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in Step 7.

Press Enter.

The micro adjustment value is saved.

"PF5:Micro Change" is displayed.

Press Cancel several times.

The operation panel returns to Normal.

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4.2.5 Replacing roll media

(1) Replacement time

Replace the roll media if...

...The roll media runs out

The operation panel displays �End of roll�.

If the media runs out during printing, the printer will stop operating.

...You want to change the media type.

(2) Replacement steps

To replace roll media, follow the procedure below. Note that the procedure consists of 2 parts.

Installing the new roll media

Ý¿«¬·±²

Be careful that your fingers are not caught between the front cover and theprinter if you open or close the front cover.

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For loading roll media, refer to .

For roll media which you don�t use any longer, store it according to Ù»²»®¿´ ·²º±



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4.3 Test print

4.3.1 Overview and functions of the test prints

Testplot Function Action to be performed whenneeded

NozzleCheck To check the head nozzles When performing a head cleaning

Mode Print To check the print conditionsWhen changing the printconditions

Set listTo check the current setup ofthe printer

When changing the setup

All Set ListTo make an overview of thecomplete setup list

PaletteTo compare outputs colourswith printing colours

Check colour mode



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4.3.2 Performing a Testprint

Í¬»° ïæ Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that media more than A3 size hasbeen loaded.

Í¬»° îæ Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.

Press menu.

�Menu 1: Setup>� is displayed.


Press + or - to select �Menu 2: TestPrint�.

Press >.

�Test1: NozzleCheck� is displayed.

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Í¬»° íæ Press + or - to select a testprint menu.

NozzleCheck

Modeprint

SetList

AllSetList

Palette

Í¬»° ìæ Press ENTER.

Start performing Test print for the selected item.

Í¬»° ëæ Repeat step 4 till 5 when performing test print for other items.

Í¬»° êæ Press Cancel to exit from the test print.

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When �Banner 1� or �Banner 2� is set in the print mode menu, �PalettePrint� is not displayed in the TestPrint menu.



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4.3.3 Nozzle Check

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

4.3.4 Mode Print

Used to confirm the following printing conditions:

Printmode

Pre heater set temperature

Fixer (Platen) heater set temperature

Drier heater Set temperature

Adjustment value

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If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred ormissing, clean the head. Refer to for moreinformation.Perform the nozzle check once again after the head has been cleaned.

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For the printing procedure, refer to

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For the printing procedure, refer to



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4.3.5 Setup print

Used to check the current setup of the printer.

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4.3.6 Palette print

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

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When �Banner 1� or �Banner2� is set in the Print Mode menu, �PalettePrint� is not displayed on the testprint menu.

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4.4 Adjust print

Used to align the print head.

Align the print head as described in the following procedure.

Í¬»° ïæ Switch On the printer and load the roll media.

Í¬»° îæ Confirm that the printer functions normally.

Í¬»° íæ Display the printing mode menu.

Press Menu.

�Menu1:Setup>� is displayed.


Press >.

"Set1: MediaType" is displayed.

Press Enter.

"Media: Type 1" is displayed.

Press + or � to select the media type to use.

Press Enter.

"**>1: Print Mode" is displayed.

Press Enter.

"Mode: Graphics 2 � > " is displayed.

The display shifts to the Printing mode menu.

Í¬»° ìæ Select the printing mode that you want to use.

Press + or � to select the printing mode to use.



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This printer has been adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at theMutoh factory.

Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installationenvironment or the media has been changed.



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Í¬»° ëæ Display the Adjust Print menu.

Press Menu.

"Menu 1: Setup>" is displayed.


Press + or � to select "Menu3: Adjust Print".

Press >.

"Adj.1: Confirm" is displayed.

The display enters the Adjust Print menu.

Press Enter.

A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed.

After the confirmation pattern is printed, the operation panel shifts to Normal.

Í¬»° êæ Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows.



Í¬»° éæ Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows.

When the printing result is O:

You do not need to perform another alignment.

When the printing result is X:

Perform the alignment again.



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Í¬»° èæ Register a set value for Bi-D quality (two-way printing/quality priority mode).

Display the Adjust Print menu in the same way as in step 5.

Press + or � to select "Adj.5: Bi-D Quality".

Press Enter.

Start Bi-D Quality pattern printing.

Check three print samples that printed with Bi-D Quality pattern, and select thenumber that is not out of alignment. "4" is selected in the next printing sample.

Press + or � to enter the number if your selection.

Press Enter.

The set value for Bi-D Quality is registered.


Í¬»° çæ Register the setting for Bi-D Normal (two-way printing/normal mode) in the sameway as in step 8.

The procedure for Alignment is complete.



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4.5 Menu setup on the operation panel

4.5.1 Menu setup procedure

Follow the procedure below to configure each setup menu.

Í¬»° ïæ Confirm that the operation panel is Normal mode.

Í¬»° îæ Press Menu.



Í¬»° íæ Press + or � to select a setup item and press Enter.

The settings will be confirmed.

When setup items have a submenu, the display shifts to the next menu.

Í¬»° ìæ The setting in the blinking part on the LCD monitor of the operation panel can bechanged.Press + or � to change the setting.


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When a setup item has a submenu, �>� is displayed on the right end of the LCD monitor of the operation panel.



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Í¬»° ëæ To save the changed setting, press Enter.

The setting is saved and the next setup item is displayed.

Í¬»° êæ Press Cancel to exit from the setup.

The previous setup menu is displayed.

When the main menu is displayed, the screen turns to Normal.

4.5.2 Panel setup menu overview

This sub-section explains the Panel setup menu of the printer.There are the following items in the Panel setup menu.

Ò±¬»

If you press Cancel, + or � without pressing Enter after changing a setting, thechange will not be saved.

Setup item Description

Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured.

Test Print menu Performs nozzle check of the print head and setup list.

Adjust Print menu Print and adjust test patterns for Alignment.

Cleaning menu Perform Head cleaning.

Selection menu Sets up the contents of the Setup menu.

Version menu Displays the versions of the firmware.

Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured.



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4.6 Panel Setup Menu

In the table below you will find the complete menu structure and its functions.

Setup item Description

MediaType Set up the media type for printing

Effect Set up the effect menu

Flushing Set up the flushing operation while printing

Side Margin Set up the right and left margin when printing

Media initialSet up whether the media width and edge are detected wheninitializing the media.

Media Width/MediaWidth Check

Specifies the media width between the loading mark and the left endif media detection is not performed during media initialization.Displays the detected media width if media detection is performedduring media initialization.

Take-up Set to on when using a take-up system

Origin Set the start position of the printing data

Prev. Stick Set up to prevent media from sticking when printing.

MediaCut Sets the media cutting operation after finishing printing.

CR movement Set up the distance to move the print head while printing.

OverwriteCnt Set up the Overwrite Cnt per swath.

Overwrite Wait Set up the waiting time while overwrite printing

Slant Check Set up the slanting detecting between two consecutive print jobs.

Auto Cleaning Set up the auto cleaning time while printing.

Ink StatusDisplay the remaining ink level of the ink cassette that was installedinto the ink cassette slot

Roll Length Set up the roll media length.

Head Wash Perform a head wash

CR Maint.Unlocks the carriage from the home position in order to be able toclean the wiper.

InitializationThe parameter values of the printer are restored to their factorydefaults.

Life Times Display the operational life time of each part

IP Address Set the IP address of the printer

Subnet Mask Set the subnet mask of the printer

Gateway Set the Gateway.

Front Interlace Set the front treatment function.

TemporaryThe settings of �OFF� or �ALL OFF� in the Selection menu are displayed in the setup menu temporary.

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4.6.1 MediaType menu

Settings for the media type to print are configured.

User media menu

Setup item Settings Description

Media

Type 1Settings for the media type to print areconfigured. It is possible to set 30 differentuser settings as �Type 1� to �Type30� for printing.Refer to:

Type 2

...

Type 29

Type 30

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CANCEL: saves the settings and shifts tothe previous menu

Refer to

Ò±¬»

If non-compatible media is used, the following problems may occur:

Media detection error

Slant, snag and wrinkle of media

Media jams

Optimum printing quality cannot be obtained due to blots, blurs and dirt of ink.

End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc.

The problems caused by the use of non-compatible media will not be coveredby the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For details,contact you local Mutoh dealer.



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Type 1 to 30

Print Mode

Set up the print mode according to the usedprint data or print speed.

ENTER: shifts to the next hierarchy.

Refer to

PF Adjust

Various settings on the media feedcompensation can be set.

>: shifts to the next hierarchy.

Refer to

Pre Heater

Set up the Pre Heater temperature.


Refer to

Platen Heater

Set up the Platen Heater temperature.


Refer to

After Heater

Set up the after Heater temperature.


Refer to

StandbyHeating

Set up whether the heater is preheatedwhile in standby mode.


Refer to

Vacuum Fan

Set up the vacuum fan operation.


Refer to

---CANCEL: saves the settings and shifts tothe previous menu



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Print mode menu

Settings for print quality (print mode) are set according to the usage of print data or printspeed.

Details of print mode

The settings for print quality registered in each print mode are:


Mode

Quality 1

Sets up the print mode

Quality 1 to 4:

Set this to perform high quality printing.

Graphics 1 to 2:

Set this to perform standard printing

Banner 1 to 4:

Set this to perform high speed printing.

Quality 2

Quality 3

Quality 4

Graphics 1

Graphics 2

Banner 1

Banner 2

Banner 3

Banner 4

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ENTER: saves the setting and shifts to the previousmenu.

CANCEL: cancels the setting and shifts to theprevious menu.

Print mode Resolution Print speed Pass Direction

Quality 1 1440x1440 dpi Q (High quality) 16 Times Uni



Quality 4 720x720 dpi Q (High quality) 8 Times Bi

Graphics 1 720x720 dpi N (normal) 8 Times Uni

Graphics 2 720x720 dpi N (normal) 8 Times Bi

Banner 1 540x720 dpi N (normal) 6 Times Uni

Banner 2 540x720 dpi N (normal) 6 Times Bi

Banner 3 720x720 dpi Q (High quality) 4 Times Uni

Banner 4 720x720 dpi N (normal) 4 Times Bi



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Dist.Adj menu

Initial print menu

Performs an initial adjust print


PF

Initial print

Performs initial adjust print

ENTER: shifts to the sub menu

Refer to:

Initial Change

Set up initial adjust change


Refer to:

Confirm print

Performs confirm print


Refer to:

Micro print

Performs a micro adjustment print


Refer to:

Micro change

set up micro adjustment change


Refer to:

---CANCEL: shifts to the previous menu

Refer to:


FeedLength

100 mm to <250 mm>to 500 mm

Changes the length of the media feeddirection for initial adjust print.

ENTER: determines the setting. �Printing is displayd and initial adjust print starts.After printing the printer returns toNormal.

---CANCEL: shifts to the previous menu

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Initial change menu

Sets up Initial Adjust change.

Confirm Print menu

Performs confirm print

Micro Print menu

Performs micro adjustment print


Init.

200.0 mm to <250.0mm> to 300.0 mm

Sets up the initial adjust change

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ENTER: saves the setting and shifts to theprevious menu.

CANCEL: Cancels the setting and shifts tothe previous menu

Refer to:


FeedLength

100 mm to <250 mm>to 500 mm

Changes the length of the media feeddirection for the confirm print.

ENTER: determines the setting. �Printing� is displayed and initial adjust print starts.After printing, the printer enters theNormal state.

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Refer to:


Micro print

PrintingPrints the following PF pattern with a focuson the micro adjustment value.Printing interval 1min

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CANCEL: shifts to the previous menu.Stops printing and returns to theprevious menu if printing is in progress.

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Micro Change menu

Sets up Micro Adjustment Change

Pre heater menu

Sets up the Pre heater temperature.

Set up to preheat the media before printing and insulate the temperature change in the printersection.


Micro Change

- 20 pulse to <0pulse> to 20 pulse

Sets up Micro Adjustment Change

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Refer to

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Preset temperature of Pre Heater varies depending on the media.


Pre Heater

OFF/ <30°C> to 50°C

Sets up the pre heater temperature.

1 = Roll media2 = Pre Heater3 = Print head

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Refer to:



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Platen heater menu

Sets up the Platen heater temperature.

Set up this menu to warm up the ink and improve the print quality.

Ò±¬»

Preset temperature of Platen Heater varies depending on the media.


Platen Heater

OFF/ <30°C> to 50°C

Sets up the Platen heater temperature.

1 = Roll media2 = Platen Heater3 = Print head

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Refer to:



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Drier menu

Sets up the Drier temperature.

Set this menu to dry printed media.

StandbyHeating menu

Sets the time to preheater the heater while the printer is in standby mode.

Ò±¬»

Preset temperature of Drier varies depending on the media.


Drier

OFF/ <30°C> to 50°C

Sets up the Drier temperature.

1 = Roll media2 = Drier3 = Print head

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Refer to:


StandbyHeating

10 min to <60 min> to240 min

Sets the time to preheat the heaters.When more than the set time has passed.all the heaters switch OFF

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Refer to:



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Vacuum Fan menu

Sets up the vacuum fan operation

4.6.2 Effect menu

For more information and examples, check the i² In-The-Box documentation.


VacuumFan

LowSet when there is a possibility of a paperjam caused by failure in media loadingwhen using soft media

<High> Set when using general media.

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Refer to:

Thanks to Mutoh�s revolutionary i² technology, it is possible toobtain impeccable printing quality even for the most difficult images.

Setup items Parameters Description

Effect

NoneThe effect function is not used ==> straight lineprinting.

WaveA wave pattern will be used to print the file withoutthe known artefacts such as banding, ink bleed,...Please refer to the decision throughput path to knowwhich wave form to use for which application.Refer to:

Fuzz

Fine&Wave

A-S.Fine&Wave

B-S.Fine&Wave

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Use this menu to improve the print quality by means of intelligent interweaving printalgorithms. (i²)

Setup item Setting value Description

Effect

None 1None 2

The effect function is not used. If obviouswhite lines or uneven print density appearon the printed media in �None1� set it to �None2�

<Wave 1>Wave 2

The printing joint will be the wave form. Itwill improve the print quality. If obviouswhite lines or uneven print density appearon the printed media in �Wave 1�, change the setting to �Wave 2�

Fuzz 1Fuzz 2

This wave form gives a fuzzy joint betweenthe consecutive print passes improvingoverall print quality. Set up this menu whenobvious white lines or uneven print densityappear on printed media in �Wave�. If obvious white lines or uneven print densityappear on printed media in �Fuzz 1� set to �Fuzz 2�

Fine&Wave 1Fine&Wave 2Fine&Fuzz 1Fine&Fuzz 2

Perform printing at a slower speedcompared with �Wave� set up this menuwhen you want to improve the print qualitycompared with �Wave�. If obvious white lines or uneven print density appears onthe printed media in �Fine&Wave 1, change the setting to the one with the best printresult.

A-S.Fine&Wave

Performs �Wave� printing using one side of the nozzles of the print head. Since onlyone side of the nozzles is used, printingspeed becomes half of �Wave 1 and Wave 2�

B-S.Fine&Wave

Performs �Wave� printing using the other side of the nozzles of �A-S.FineéWave� since only one side of the nozzles is used,printing speed becomes half of Wave 1 andWave 2�. Set up this menu when you want to improve the print quality compared with�Fine&Wave�

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ENTER: Saves the settings and shifts tothe previous menu.

CANCEL: cancels the settings and shiftsto the previous menu.



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Advantages

Smoother images

�i²� keeps the bleed between passes under control and makes colour banding less obvious. Small misalignments of the heads are becoming less critical. Misfiring/missing nozzles areless visible in the output.

Image printability

Images are easier to print with less signs of banding/bleeding. Some images can be printed athigher speeds, without quality loss. Some difficult images become printable at faster speeds.Especially sign-images have a much smoother surface.

ValueJet 1304 = easier to use

The step-adjust is becoming less critical, making it a lot easier for the user to have goodquality outputs.

Gamut boost

Because of the previous benefits, we clearly see a colour gamut boost using the IntelligentInterweaving technique in combination with dedicated profiles.

Application Compatibility

Thanks to i², it is possible to reach predictable output results.

i²availability

Twelve different print modes are available on the ValueJet 1304. For each mode, 3 differentwave patters can be chosen, resulting in different speeds. As you will see in the table below,6 intelligent interweaving print modes are recommended by Mutoh.

Print mode Resolution # passes dir i² availability

None Wave Fine&WaveS.fine&Wave

Quality 1 1440x1440 8 uni



Quality 4 720x720 4 bi

Quality 5 (*) 720x720 4 bi

Graphics 1 720x720 4 uni

Graphics 2 720x720 4 bi



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4.6.3 Flushing menu

Sets up the flushing operation while printing.

Graphics 3(*) 720x720 4 bi

Banner 1 720x720 3 uni

Banner 2 720x720 3 bi

Banner 3 720x720 2 uni

Banner 4 720x720 2 bi

Recommended modes

(*)Print mode only selectable via RIP software and not selectable fromthe control panel of the printer

Print mode Resolution # passes dir i² availability

None Wave Fine&WaveS.fine&Wave

Setup item Setting Description

Flushing

Origin

Flushing is done in the spitting box.

ENTER: Saves the settings and shifts tothe previous hierarchy.

Refer to:

<On Media>

Flushing is done on the page margins.


Refer to:

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CANCEL: cancels the settings and shifts tothe previous hierarchy.

Refer to:



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4.6.4 Flushing return count menu

Set the frequency that the print head returns to the original flushing box when setting �On Media� in the flushing menu.

4.6.5 Side margin menu

Set up the right and left margins while printing.

Ò±¬»

When increasing the flushing return count, clogging may occur while printingcontinuously.


Return count

Once to <5 times> to999 times

Set the flushing return count.Example:Once: return to the original spitting boxevery time the print head goes and returnsonce.5 times: return to the original spitting boxevery time the print head goes and returns 5times.

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Refer to:

Ò±¬»

When selecting �On Media� in the flushing menu, the value of the side marginis set automatically.


Side margin

<3 mm> to 25 mm Set the side margins

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cancel: cancels the settings and shifts tothe previous hierarchy.

Refer to:



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4.6.6 Media initial menu

Set up whether the media width and edge will be detected when initializing the media.

4.6.7 Media Width/MediaWidth check menu

If media detection is switched off, the media width menu allows you to manually enter themedia width.

Media width menu

Ò±¬»

When media initial menu is set to �OFF�, you can manually set the media width in the media width menu.


Init.

OFF The media is not detected

Top&WidthDetect the media width and edge whileinitializing the media

<Width>Detect the media width while initializing themedia.

---



Refer to:

Ò±¬»

Setting a larger value than the actual media width in the media width menu maycause ink to be fired on the printer.


Media width

<1.00 mm> to 1351mm

Sets the media width

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Refer to:



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Media width check menu

4.6.8 Winding unit menu

Set up whether the media width and edge will be detected when initializing the media.


Media width

****mmDisplay the media width that is detectedwhile initializing.

---


cancel: cancels the settings and shifts to theprevious hierarchy.Refer to:

Ò±¬»

When the winding unit is not installed, please do not set to �Type1� by doing so, the product will be unable to function properly.

When the winding unit menu is set to �Type 1�, the setting for the Prev. Stick menu is disabled.


Take-Up

OFF No use of the winding unit

Type 1 Set to �Type 1� to use the optional winder

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Refer to:



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4.6.9 Origin menu

Set this menu when reprinting on the margin, when the printing data position is changed tothe position of the already printed media.


Origin

X (media feedingdistance): 000 mmto 9.999 mm

Y (print headtransferringdistance): 000 mmto 9.999 mm

Change the print head position and mediafeeding distance with the following keys.

>: Decrease the print head transferringdistance

<: Increase the print head transferringdistance.

+: Increase the media feeding distance

-: Decrease the media feeding distance

1: Starting position2: Media feeding directionENTER: Display �Moving Origin Pos.� and move the print head to the starting position.

ConfirmPosition==>E

ENTER or after a certain period of time: thesetting value is determined. Print headreturns to the original position. Save thesetting and shift to the previous hierarchy.

---


Refer to:



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4.6.10 Prev. Stick menu

Set up to prevent media from sticking when printing starts.

4.6.11 Media cut menu

Sets the media cutting operation after finishing printing.

Ò±¬»

When the winding unit menu is set to �Type 1� the setting for the Prev. Stick menu is disabled.


Prev. Stick

OFF Sticking prevention is not performed

<ON>The sticking prevention is performed. Feedthe media back and forth to prevent sticking.

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Refer to:

Ò±¬»

When the winding unit menu is set to �Type 1� the setting for the Media cut menu is set to �OFF�.


MediaCut

OFFThe media feed is not performed afterprinting

Manual

Feed media to the media cut position afterprinting. Use a regular razor blade to cut themedia.Refer to:

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Refer to:



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4.6.12 CR movement menu

Sets up the range that the print head moves while printing.

4.6.13 Overwrite count menu

Sets up the overwrite count per line.


CR Movement

Data

The print head changes the range of theprint data width. Improve the print speedsince decreasing the transferring range ofthe print head.

MachineThe print head moves from origin to themaximum paper width.

---



Refer to:


OverwriteCnt

<once> to 9 times Sets the overwrite count.

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Refer to:



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4.6.14 Overwrite Wait menu

Sets up the waiting time while overwrite printing.

4.6.15 Slant Check menu

Sets up slant detection during media loading.

Ò±¬»

By increasing the overwrite wait time, you allow more time for the ink to settleand fix.


Overwrite Wait

<0.0 sec> to 0.1 secto 5.0 sec

Set the overwrite wait time

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Refer to:


Slant Check

OFF Does not perform a Slant check

<ON>Performs Slant check between 2consecutive print jobs

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Refer to:



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4.6.16 Auto cleaning menu

Sets up slant detection during media loading.

4.6.17 Ink status menu

Display information of the ink cassette that is installed in the cassette slot.


Auto Cleaning

OFF The auto cleaning is not performed

1 hours

When the selected time is reached, the autocleaning is performed.

2 hours

3 hours

4 hours

5 hours

6 hours

9 hours

12 hours

18 hours

24 hours

---



Refer to:

Ò±¬»

When displaying the Ink status menu, use genuine ink cassettes. When usingink cassettes other than the genuine ones, the ink status will not be displayedcorrectly.


KCMY

0 to 100 (Unit%)Remaining ink quantity of K, C,M, and Ycolour is displayed

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Refer to:



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4.6.18 Roll Length menu

Display information of the ink cassette that is installed in the cassette slot.

Roll media Length menu

Sets up the roll media length.

4.6.19 CR Maintenance menu

Use this to clean the wiper


Roll media

<OFF> Roll length is not used

Roll 1

Sets up the roll media length.Roll 2

Roll 3

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Refer to:

Ò±¬»

When replacing the roll media, adjust the roll media length again. If the rollmedia length is not set, the residual quantity of roll media is not displayedcorrectly.


Length

1 m to <30 m> to 99m

Sets the roll media length

---

ENTER: saves the settings and shifts tothe previous menu.



CR Maint

StartPerforms a maintenance. After pressing theENTER, the print head moves to the centreand the cleaning wiper moves forward.

EndComplete maintenance.After pressing the ENTER, the print head andthe wiper return to their original position.

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Refer to:



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4.6.20 Initialization menu

The setting value of the printer is returned to default.

4.6.21 Life times menu

The setting value of the printer is returned to default.


Initialization

ALL All settings return to factory default.

Media TypeThe setting of the media type menu arereturned to factory default.

Except MediaTypeThe settings other than the media typemenu are returned to factory default.

---

ENTER: display �initialling�, and initialize the setting.


Refer to:


Life times

Head Displays the operation life of each part.The operation life of a part is indicated by 5asterisks (100%).As the part ages, the number of asterisksdecreases one by one (20%)Change the part when all asterisksdisappeared, and �Change� is displayed.

Pump

CR Motor

PF Motor

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Refer to:



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4.6.22 IP address menu

Sets the IP address of the printer.

4.6.23 Subnet mask menu

Sets the subnet mask of the printer.

Ò±¬»

Be sure to set the IP address after consulting the network administrator.


Life times

000.000.000.000 to<192.168.001.253>to 255.255.255.255

Change the IP address by using thefollowing keys:

+: increase the value

-: Decrease the value.

ENTER: Change the value for the nextsegment

---

CANCEL: Save the setting and shift to theprevious hierarchy.

Refer to:

Ò±¬»

Be sure to set the subnet mask after consulting the network administrator.


Subnet makes

000.000.000.000 to<255.255.255.25> to255.255.255.255

Change the subnet makes by using thefollowing keys:




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Refer to:



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4.6.24 Gateway menu

Sets the gateway.

4.6.25 Front Interlace menu

Set the front treatment function.

This function is applied when the banding appears at the beginning of the print.

4.6.26 Version menu

Displays the version of the Firmware.

Ò±¬»

Be sure to set the gateway after consulting the network administrator.


Life times

000.000.000.000 to<192.168.001.253>to 255.255.255.255

Change the gateway by using the followingkeys:




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Refer to:


Font Interlace

OFF The Front treatment function is not used.

ON The front treatment function is used.

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Refer to:


Ver.M/C

*.**(Main)/*.**(Controller)

Displays the version of the firmware on themain and controller side.

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4.6.27 Sleep mode menu

Sleep mode settings are configured. When you activate sleep mode, the printer operates asfollows.

The exhaust fan stops

The vacuum fan stops

All heaters stop

All lamps switch off except for the power lamp

Automatic head cleaning is performed after the time set in the Tier setting menu hasexpired.

Ò±¬»

The cleaning mode reflects the settings in the operational panel.


Sleep mode

Set timerSets the auto cleaning interval of the printerRefer to:

StartActivates the sleep modeRefer to:

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Refer to:



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4.6.28 Timer setting menu

Set the head cleaning interval of the printer for sleep mode. When more than the set time haspassed, the print head is cleaned automatically.

Ò±¬»

During sleep mode, even if the set time has passed, print head cleaning is notperformed under following circumstances.

The front cover is open

The media loading lever is raised

The waste fluid tank is full

The ink cassette is empty

The ink cassette is removed

An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is in the cassette slot.

When the printer returns to a normal state, head cleaning is restarted and sleepmode continues.

If one of the above conditions occurs during head cleaning, cleaning isstopped. When the printer returns to a normal state, head cleaning is restarted.


Set timer

1 hours

When passing the requested time, a headcleaning is performed.

2 hours

3 hours

4 hours

5 hours

6 hours

9 hours

12 hours

18 hours

24 hours

---CANCEL: shifts to the previous menu.

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4.6.29 Sleep Mode Start menu

Activate sleep mode.

During sleep mode, �Restart ==> ENTER� will be displayed.

During sleep mode, pressing ENTER will return the printer to normal operation.

Ò±¬»

If you try to switch to sleep mode under the following circumstances, �Don�t start sleep mode� will be displayed and the printer will not change to sleep mode.

The front cover is open

The media loading lever is raised.

The waste fluid tank is full

The ink cassette is empty.

The ink cassette is removed.

An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is inserted in the cassette slot.

Activate sleep mode again after returning the printer to a normal state.

During sleep mode, pressing ENTER under the circumstances listed above willnot return the printer to normal operation.


Start

Start sleep mode?

ENTER: Activates the sleep mode

CANCEL: shifts to the previous menuwithout activation the sleep mode

Refer to:

Restart => ENTERDuring sleep mode.ENTER: return the printer to normaloperation.



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4.7 Operating from the operation panel

4.7.1 Feeding media

You can feed roll media at any position you want. Follow the procedure below to feed media.

Í¬»° ïæ Confirm that the operation panel is Normal.

Í¬»° îæ Confirm that the media loading lever is returned to the front.

Í¬»° íæ Press Forward or Backward.

Media is fed forward or backward.

Í¬»° ìæ Release Backward or Forward after feeding media to the desired position.

4.7.2 Stop printing operation

If you want to stop printing for some reasons, operate as follows.

Í¬»° ïæ Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer.

Í¬»° îæ Press Cancel.

The printer operates as follows


Printer status Operation with the [CANCEL] key pressed

During printing Terminates printing and deletes the remaining data in the printer

Receiving/Converting Deletes the received/analysed data and the subsequent data.

Ò±¬»

If a large amount of data is saved on the printer, the operation panel may notreturn to normal by a single [CANCEL] key operation. In such cases, wait for afew seconds and press CANCEL again.



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4.7.3 Cutting media

This sub section explains how to cut roll media.

When the Media Cut menu is set to "Manual"

Follow the procedure below to cut roll media.

Í¬»° ïæ Feed the roll media to the media cut position after printing.

"Manual Cut -> ENTER" is displayed.

Í¬»° îæ Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide, and cut the rollmedia.

Cutting roll media is complete.

Ý¿«¬·±²

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

Ý¿«¬·±²

Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media.Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand.

When you hold media, do not place your finger on the media cut groove.

Move the razor blade along the media cut groove.

N° Description

ï Media guide

î Media cut groove

í Razor blade

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When the Media Cut menu is set to "Off"

Follow the procedure below to cut roll media.

Í¬»° ïæ Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product.



Í¬»° îæ If the roll media cut position is changed, refer to andadvance the roll media to the desired cut position.

Í¬»° íæ Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide, and cut the roll

media.

Cutting roll media is complete.

4.7.4 Changing and confirming settings while printing

While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu.

Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing

Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu.

Í¬»° ïæ Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions.

Receiving

Converting

Printing

Warming up

Ý¿«¬·±²

Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media.Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand.

When you hold media, do not place your finger on the media cut groove.

Move the razor blade along the media cut groove.

Ò±¬»

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Í¬»° îæ Press Menu.

"Menu 1: Print Start" is displayed.

Í¬»° íæ Press + or � to change or confirm settings.

Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing

Ò±¬»

Refer to for moreinformation on this topic.

Ò±¬»

The Print start menu is displayed only when the printer is warming up.

When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select "Backup" tosave the setting that you changed.

If the printer returns to Normal without selecting �Backup�, the changed setting is not saved.


Print Start �Enter: If the heater temperature doesnot reach the set value duringwarming-up, printing starts.

Temperature

PreCheck the current Pre Heatertemperature.

PlatenCheck the current Platen Heatertemperature.

After Check the current Drier temperature.

Pre Heater Off / 30 °C to 50 °C Change the Pre Heater temperature.

Platen Heater Off / 30 °C to 50 °C Change the Platen Heater temperature.

After Heater Off / 30 °C to 50 °C Change the Drier temperature.

PF Adjust�20 pulse to 0 to 20 pulse

Change the feed adjustment value.

Backup � Enter: Save the changed setting.

� Cancel: The printer returns to Normal.



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Periodical maintenance

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Chapter 5 Periodicalmaintenance

5.1 Done by end user

This section describes the periodical services requited on a ValueJet 1304 series printer. Theperiodical maintenance ensures stable printout quality of the machine. In the periodicalmaintenance, some service parts need to be checked, cleaned ore replaced.

Perform periodical inspections according to the table below.

×³°±®¬¿²¬

Be sure to wear gloves when working with inks or cleaning liquid.

Ò±¬»

The accessory kit, delivered with the printer, contains items to perform theperiodical maintenance.If running out of the necessary maintenance equipment, order a goodshape kit.This kit contains all items to perform another year of periodical maintenance.

Order numbers:

Goodshape kit: KY-80292

Cleaning liquid (250ml): CL-90250

N° Action Frequency

1 Clean the wiper Weekly

2 Clean around the bottom of the head Weekly

Ò±¬»

Do not insert or drop metal or other objects through openings of the printer. Itcould lead to an electric shock and / or fire.

When substances or liquids such as water entered the printer, do NOT use theprinter. It could lead to an electric shock and/or fire. Immediately

Switch OFF the printer.

Disconnect the power plugs from the electric sockets.

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5.1.1 Cleaning the printer

Periodic cleaning is necessary to use the printer in good condition.

5.1.2 Cleaning the outer case

This sub-section describes how to clean the outer case.Wipe out dust and dirt attached to the outer case by using a soft cloth.

5.1.3 Cleaning the inside of the printer

This sub-section describes how to clean the inside of the printer.

Follow the procedure below.


Í¬»° îæ Remove paper powder and dust attached to the pressure rollers using a soft brush.

Ò±¬»

Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster.It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer.

N° Description

ï Pressure roller



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Í¬»° íæ Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe out paper powder and inkattached to the platen and media guide.

Í¬»° ìæ Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted(silver colour) area in the centre of the grid roller.

N° Description

ï Platen

î Media guide

N° Description

ï Grid roller



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Clean the timing fence


Í¬»° îæ clean the timing fence with a dry poly-knit wiper.

N° Description

ï Timing fence



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Clean the Y-rail


Í¬»° îæ clean the Y-rail with a poly-knit wiper.

N° Description

ï Y-rail



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Clean the P-rear sensor surface

Í¬»° ïæ Open the front cover

Í¬»° îæ clean the P-rear sensor surface with a swab.

N° Description

ï P-rear sensor



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5.1.4 Head cleaning

If printed data is blurred or lacks part of it, clean the print head surface and nozzles (Headcleaning).

Follow the procedure below to perform Head cleaning.

Í¬»° ïæ Confirm that the operation panel is Normal.

Í¬»° îæ Confirm that the media loading lever is returned to the front.

Í¬»° íæ Press > to select the cleaning mode.

Í¬»° ìæ Press Cleaning for at least 2 seconds.

"Cleaning **%" is displayed.

Start Head cleaning.

After Head cleaning is complete, the operation panel shifts to Normal.

Ò±¬»

When not using the printer for a long period (one week or more), perform aHead cleaning once a week.If not performing a Head cleaning, the print head is clogged. Doing so willpreserve print quality.

Remove media when cleaning.Cleaning with media loaded may lead head crashes

Ò±¬»

If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with one time ofHead cleaning, perform Strong cleaning.

If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with several times ofHead cleaning, refer to , and take appropriatemeasures.



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5.1.5 Cleaning the cleaning wiper

This sub-section describes how to clean the cleaning wiper.

Cleaning time

Once a week, or when blurs or lacking parts appear on printed media after Head cleaning.

Cleaning method

Follow the procedure below to clean the cleaning wiper.

Í¬»° ïæ If the printer is switched ON, make sure that:



Í¬»° îæ Display the CR Maintenance menu.

Press Menu.



Press >.


Press + or � to select "Set20: CR Maintenance".

Ò±¬»

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Press Enter.

"CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed.

The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.

Í¬»° íæ Press Enter.

Maintenance starts.

The print head moves to centre.

"CR Maintenance: End" is displayed.

Í¬»° ìæ Open the front cover.

Í¬»° ëæ Use the poly-knit wiper to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper.

Cleaning wiper front side: wipe horizontally

Ý¿«¬·±²

While cleaning the cleaning wiper

Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit.Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands.

Make sure to wipe the print head with a dry poly-knit wiper.A wet poly-knit wiper may cause the print head to clog.

N° Description

ï Cleaning wiper

î Poly-knit wiper

í Head cap unit



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Cleaning wiper back side: wipe vertically

Í¬»° êæ Close the front cover.

Í¬»° éæ Press Enter.

The print head returns to its original position.

"CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed.

Í¬»° èæ Press Cancel.

The printer enters Normal.

Cleaning of the cleaning wiper is complete.

N° Description

ï Cleaning wiper

î Poly-knit wiper

í Head cap unit



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5.2 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician

This section describes the periodical part replacement and the periodical inspections requiredfor this printer. Theses periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of this printer.

5.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts

Perform periodical replacements according to the table below. These replacements must beexecuted by an authorized Mutoh technician.

5.2.2 Periodical inspection part list

Perform periodical inspections according to the table below and perform cleaning and partreplacement as necessary.

Part Timing

Maintenance station Once a year

Wiper Once a year

Damper Once a year

Part Timing Check point

Media guideSub platen front surface

Several times a yearMedia dust accumulationForeign objectsDamages

Timing fence(CR encoder detection slit plate)

Several times a yearMedia dust accumulationForeign objectsDamages

Rail on the CR guide frame Several times a year Foreign objects

P_REAR sensor front surface Several times a yearMedia dust accumulationForeign objectsDamages

Clean pressure rollers Several times a yearMedia dust accumulationForeign objects



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Troubleshooting

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures.

If an error not included in any items of this section occurs, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

6.1 When you cannot generate graphics in the way youwant

This section explains how to restore printing results that are blurred or have gaps and how toadjust print quality.

6.1.1 Perform Head cleaning

If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean theprint head.

Í¬»° ïæ Switch ON the printer and load the roll media. Refer to:


Í¬»° íæ Press Nozzle Check for at least 2 seconds.

Perform the nozzle check printing.

Ò±¬»

If you want to receive product warranty, prepare the warranty certificate.If the warranty certificate is not presented, the repair will not be covered by thewarranty even if within the warranty period.

If you have signed a maintenance service contract, prepare that or a similardocument.


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Í¬»° ìæ Check the print sample and confirm that the checked points are blurred or missing.

Í¬»° ëæ If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing,clean the head. Refer to:

6.1.2 Adjust the print head

Follow the procedure below to adjust print quality.

Í¬»° ïæ Switch ON the printer and load the roll media. Refer to:


Í¬»° íæ Display the Printing mode menu.

Press Menu.



Press >.


Press Enter.

"Media: Type 1" is displayed.

Press + or � to select the media type to use.

Press Enter.

"**>1: Print Mode" is displayed

Press Enter.

"Mode: Graphics 2 � > " is displayed.

The display shifts to the Printing mode menu.

Ò±¬»

This printer was adjusted at factory shipment so that it obtains the optimumprint quality.Adjust the quality if the print quality changes after the installation environmentor the media is changed.

Ò±¬»

The selected media (Type 1 to 30) is displayed in "**".


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Í¬»° ìæ Select the printing mode that you want to use.

Press + or � to select the printing mode to use.



Í¬»° ëæ Display the Adjust Print menu.

Press Menu.



Press + or � to select "Menu3: Adjust Print".

Press >.

"Adj.1: Confirm" is displayed.

The display enters the Adjust Print menu.

Í¬»° êæ Press Enter.



Í¬»° éæ Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows.

When the printing result is OYou do not need perform Alignment.The procedure for Alignment is complete.

When the printing result is X:You need to perform Alignment.Proceed to step 8.


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Í¬»° èæ Register a set value for Bi-D Quality (two-way printing/quality priority mode).

Display the Adjust Print menu in the same way as in step 5.

Press + or � to select "Adj.5: Bi-D Quality".

Press Enter.

Start Bi-D Quality pattern printing.

Check three print samples that printed with Bi-D Quality pattern, and select thenumber that is not out of alignment."4" is selected in the next printing sample.

Press + or � to enter the number that you selected in step d.

Press Enter.

The set value for Bi-D Quality is registered.


Í¬»° çæ Register the setting for Bi-D Normal (two-way printing/normal mode) in the sameway as in step 8.


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6.2 When media is jammed

When the set media is jammed, follow the procedure below to remove it.

Í¬»° ïæ Switch OFF the power of the printer. Refer to:

Í¬»° îæ Open the front cover.

Í¬»° íæ Move the print head section from the top of the media to the right.

Í¬»° ìæ Push the media loading lever to the back.

N° Description

ï Print head section

î Roll media

N° Description



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Í¬»° ëæ Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razorblade.

Í¬»° êæ Lift both ends of the scroller, and manually rewind the roll media.

Í¬»° éæ If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer, remove them.

N° Description

ï Razor blade

î Roll media

N° Description

ï Roll media

î Scroller


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6.3 Troubleshooting

This section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causesand countermeasures.

6.3.1 Problems in installation and introduction

Cannot perform ink replenishment

Ink does not come out after ink replenishment

N° Possible cause Remedy Reference

1Is the front cover open or medialoading lever raised?

Close the front cover, orlower the media loadinglever.

³»¼·¿ ±²

2Are the four ink cartridges fullyinserted?

Fully insert the four inkcartridges.

Î»°´¿½·²¹ ·²µ

½¿»¬¬» ±²


1 Is the ink cartridge cold and frozen?

Leave the cartridge at roomtemperature for at least 3hours, and perform cleaningseveral times.

º®±²¬ ½±ª»®ò ±²

2Is the power turned OFF during inkreplenishment?

Turn the power ON againand continue inkreplenishment.

Î»°´¿½·²¹ ·²µ

½¿»¬¬» ±²

3Occasionally, normal printing cannotbe performed after inkreplenishment.

Perform cleaning severaltimes, and check it eachtime.

½±ª»®ò ±²


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6.3.2 Cannot print at all

Does not work at all after power activation

Does not work after loading the media

When data is sent from the computer, an error occurs at the printer and nothing isprinted


1Is the power cable connected to theplug?

Connect the power cable.×²¬¿´´¿¬·±²

»²ª·®±²³»²¬

2Does the AC power supply providethe specified voltage?

Connect the cable to anotheroutlet.

×²¬¿´´¿¬·±²

»²ª·®±²³»²¬


Close the front cover.Lower the media loading lever.

³»¼·¿ ±²



Close the front cover.Lower the media loading lever.

³»¼·¿ ±²

2 Is the media loaded at an angle? Load the media straight. ³»¼·¿ ±²

3 Is the ink cartridge inserted? Insert the ink cartridge.Î»°´¿½·²¹ ·²µ

½¿»¬¬» ±²

4Are you using the recommendedmedia?

Use the recommended media. ³»²« ±²

5Are you using the printer in anenvironment other than the onespecified, such as in direct sunlight?

Only use the printer in anenvironment that is specifiedfor use.

Installationmanual


1Is the type of printer selectedcorrectly at the computer? Check that the printer type

settings on the computer sideand printer side are the same.

Ü·°±¿´ ±º

©¿¬» º´«·¼

2Are the interface requirements andcommand mode the same on thecomputer side and printer side?


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Cannot use the computer online using LAN

6.3.3 Media-related troubleshooting

The media slips or is torn during initialization


1Is the network interface cableconnected correctly?

Confirm the types of the crossand straight cables, andconnect the network interfacecable correctly.

2Are the network settings configuredcorrectly?

Configure the networksettings correctly.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²

3Match the printer�s network settings with the computer side environment.

Match this product�s network settings with the computerside environment.

4Does the Data lamp turn on aftersending printing data from thecomputer?

If the Data lamp does not turnon, contact the computermanufacturer.

�

Ò±¬»

If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to "�É¸»² ³»¼·¿ · ¶¿³³»¼ ±²

�.




2Is the loading position of the mediacorrect?

Set the media correctly. ³»¼·¿ ±²

3 Is the scroller set correctly? Set the scroller correctly. ³»¼·¿ ±²

4Are there any foreign materials suchas paper attached to thepressurizing roller?

Clean the pressurizing roller.·²·¼» ±º ¬¸»

°®·²¬»® ±²


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The media is crumpled during initialization

5Are you using the printer in anenvironment other than the onespecified, such as in direct sunlight?


Installationmanual

6Are you using folded, torn or rolledmedia?

Replace the media.¸¿²¼´·²¹

³»¼·¿ ±²

7 Does the media bend?

Use the recommended media.When using media other thanthe dedicated one, set theVacuum Fan menu.

³»²« ±²

andÐ¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²


Ò±¬»

If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to ��É¸»² ³»¼·¿ · ¶¿³³»¼

�.



Use the recommendedmedia.

³»²« ±²



3 Is the media loaded at an angle? Set the media straight. ³»¼·¿ ±²

4Are there any foreign materials suchas paper attached to thepressurizing roller?

Clean the pressurizing roller.·²·¼» ±º ¬¸»

°®·²¬»® ±²

5Is the printer used in an environmentother than the one specified, such asnear an air conditioner?


Installationmanual

6Are you using folded, torn or rolledmedia?

Replace the media. ¸¿²¼´·²¹ ³»¼·¿


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The wrong media size is set during initialization

Media jams frequently occur




³»²« ±²

2 Is the media loaded at an angle? Set the media straight. ³»¼·¿ ±²

3When the media is set, does it curlupward?

Straighten the media or set anew media.

³»¼·¿ ±²

4Is the printer used in an environmentother than the one specified, such asnear an air conditioner?


³»¼·¿ ±²

5Are you using media that has beenprinted on already?

Use a new media. ³»²« ±²

Ò±¬»

If media other than the recommended one is used, correct media feedingcannot be assured.




³»²« ±²

2Is the media used in an environmentother than the one specified?

Use the media in a dedicatedenvironment.

¸¿²¼´·²¹ ³»¼·¿

3 Are you using the old media?

Replace it with new media. ³»¼·¿ ±²4

Are you using the folded or wrinkledmedia?


Use the recommendedmedia.When using media other thanthe dedicated one, set theVacuum Fan menu.

³»²« ±²

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²


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The media veers during printing

6.3.4 Printing-related troubleshooting

Printing is partially stained or incomplete

The printing position is incorrect (some parts of the media cannot be printed on)




³»²« ±²



3 Is the scroller set correctly? Set the scroller correctly. ³»¼·¿ ±²

Ò±¬»

Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than therecommended one.


1 Does the media include moisture?

Replace it with new media. ³»¼·¿ ±²2

Are you using the folded or wrinkledmedia?


Use the recommendedmedia.When using media other thanthe dedicated one, set theVacuum Fan menu.

³»²« ±²

andÐ¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²




2Did you set up the origin and printposition?

Cancel or reset the settings ofthe origin and print position.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²


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Printing is blurred

White or black lines appear on printed media




2Are you using the thick or thinmedia?


3Is the media printed on the printingsurface?

Confirm the printing surface ofthe media and set it correctly.

³»¼·¿ ±²

4 Did you perform Alignment? Perform Alignment. °®·²¬ ¸»¿¼ ±²

5Did you perform Media feedcompensation?

Perform Media feedcompensation.

½±³°»²¿¬·±²

6Is each heater set to the appropriatetemperature?

Set it to the appropriatetemperature.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²

7 Is the head height set to High?Return the head height to"Normal (Low)".

¿¼¶«¬³»²¬ ±²




2 Is the scroller set correctly? Set the scroller correctly. ®±´´ ³»¼·¿ ±²

3 Is the nozzle in good condition? Perform Head cleaning. º®±²¬ ½±ª»®ò

4 Did you perform Alignment? Perform Alignment. °®·²¬ ¸»¿¼


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Printing lines are not straight

Printing lines are duplicated or patchy



½±³°»²¿¬·±

6Is each heater set to the appropriatetemperature?

Set it to the appropriatetemperature.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²


¿¼¶«¬³»²¬



1Is the ink cartridge within the validityperiod?

Use a new ink cartridge. ·²µ ½¿»¬¬»



3 Did you perform Alignment? Perform Alignment. °®·²¬ ¸»¿¼



½±³°»²¿¬·±


1 Is the nozzle in good condition? Perform Head cleaning. º®±²¬ ½±ª»®ò


¸»·¹¸¬

¿¼¶«¬³»²¬


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6.4 Error messages

This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errorsoccur, and solutions to the messages.

6.4.1 Status messages

This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation.When the product is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed as below.

N° Display Remedy Reference

1 Ready to Print Standby (Media is loaded). �

2 Media End Standby (Media is not loaded). ®±´´ ³»¼·¿

3 Receiving Receiving data. �

4 Converting Analysing data. �

5 Printing Under printing. �

6 Warming Up Warming up the heater. �

7 Cleaning **%Cleaning the head.Please wait a while.

º®±²¬ ½±ª»®ò

8 Ink Refill **%Filling the ink.Please wait a while.

Î»°´¿½·²¹

·²µ ½¿»¬¬»

9 WashingWashing the print head by Headwashing.Please wait a while.

Î»°´¿½·²¹

·²µ ½¿»¬¬»

10 Moving Origin Pos.

The print head is moving to theoriginal printing position in theOrigin setup menu.Please wait a while.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²

11 Confirm Position � >E

The print head is moving to theoriginal printing position in theOrigin setup menu.Press Enter.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²

12 Remove CartridgesWashing the head.Attach the cleaning cartridge.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²

13 ** Initialling **Initializing the setting in theInitialization menu.Please wait a while.

Ð¿²»´ Í»¬«°

Ó»²« ±²


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14 ** Press 2sec. **

Cleaning or Nozzle Check ispressed for less than 2 seconds.Press the key for more than 2seconds again.

°¿²»´ ±²

15 Insert CleaningCart.Washing the head.Attach the cleaning cartridge.

Î»°´¿½·²¹

·²µ ½¿»¬¬»

16 Insert InkCartridgesFilling the ink.Insert an ink cartridge.

Î»°´¿½·²¹

·²µ ½¿»¬¬»

17 Transport ModePreparing for transportation.Please wait a while.

¹ ¬¸» °®·²¬»®

18 Media: Type ** OK? Initializing the media.Please wait a while.(** represents the setup mediatype.)

³»²« ±²19 Media Initial

20 Cover Open The front cover is open. ®±´´ ³»¼·¿

21 Lever UpThe media loading lever wasswitched to the back side.Set the media.

®±´´ ³»¼·¿

22 Manual Cut -> ENTERRoll media is fed to the mediacut position after printing.Press Enter after cutting media.

³»¼·¿ ±²

Ò±¬»

If any message that is not in the table above is displayed on this product, thereis some operation malfunction.

The value of the Authorization Code may be displayed for the display of theoption function.For details, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

N° Display Remedy Reference


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Index

A

Adjust Print menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

B

Basic usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

C

Changingprinter status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23settings while printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Changing settings while printing . . . . . . . . . . . 92

CleaningHead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101the cleaning wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102the inside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96the outer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

CR Maintenance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

D

Data lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DisplayLCD display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

F

Fine and S.Fine lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FlangeFixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Movable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

G

Grid roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

H

Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

High lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

K

Keymenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

L

LampData . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LCD display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

M

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Mediacut groove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 92initial operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Media type setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Movable flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

N

Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

O

Operationkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

P


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Panel setup menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Powerlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Switching OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pressurizing roller portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Print head portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printing mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

R

Rear section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

S

SectionFront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Strong lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Switchingthe power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

T

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

W

Wave lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

When the Media Cut menuis set to "Manual" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91is set to "Off" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

WiperCleaning the cleaning wiper . . . . . . . . . 102

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