1 Safety Instructions 1.1 Introduction This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operates this equipment, import safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. WARNING • Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when using the equipment.
1.3 Important safety instructions General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. WARNING Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing injury. •...
1.4 Warning labels The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be paid. Read and understand the positions a contents thoroughly before performing your work. 1.4.1 Handling the warning labels Be sure to note the following when handling the labels.
1.5 Operation procedure labels The handling, attachment locations, and types of operation procedure labels are explained below. Your printer has labels that give simple explanations of operations that require particular care. Read a understand the locations and contents of these labels thoroughly before performing your work. 1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels Be sure to note the following when handling operation procedure labels.
2 Product Overview 2.1 Introduction This chapter explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer. 2.2 Features The features of the printer are explained below. (1) High speed output 3 models feature new print heads and achieve high speed printing. They also offer printing width up to 1263 mm in RJ-8000-50 (50 inch), 1641mm in RJ-8000-64 (64 inch) and 2230mm in RJ-8000-87 (87 inch) spec possible.
2.3 Part names and functions Part names and functions are explained below. 2.3.1 Front & " Name Function Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other functions. Ink compartment This is the place for installing ink cartridges. Front cover This cover keeps the operator safe from the drive parts of the printer while it is operating.
Νο. Ναµε Φυνχτιον Stand This stand is used to install the printer on a surface flat floor. The following options are available for installation. • ωινδινγ υνιτ : 7.5.2 Ηοω το υσε τηε ωινδινγ υνιτ • σχρολλερ στοχκερ : 7.5.4 Ηοω το υσε τηε σχρολλερ (οπτιοναλ) µεδια...
2.4 Printer status The status of the printer is explained below. 2.4.1 Normal Indicates that the printer can draw print data when media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. The contents displayed on the LCD monitor of the control panel are as follows. Position Description 1st line...
3.2 Connecting the power cable The connection procedure for the power cable is explained below. WARNING • Make sure that the distributed power cable is used. Use of a differnt cable may result in electric shock or fire. • Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.
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CAUTION • Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur. • Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug. • Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted as far as it will go. •...
3.3 Connecting the foot switch The connection procedure for the foot switch is described below. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead doing so at the control panel. CAUTION •...
3.4 Turning the power ON/OFF The method to turn the power ON or OFF are described below. 3.4.1 Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON according to the following procedure. 1. Press the [POWER] key of the control panel, to turn the unit ON. •...
3.5 Installing ink cartridges The installation of ink cartridges is explained below. CAUTION • When handling ink cartridges, be careful that ink does not get in your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush the area immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may become congested or inflamed slightly.
3.6 Media handling Media handling, attaching media, and setting media type are explained below. NOTE • Ρεφερ το τηε φολλοωινγ φορ δεταιλσ συχη ασ ηοω το ηανδλε τηε µεδια. 4.3 Υσινγ µεδια 3.6.1 Attaching roll media The procedure for attaching roll media to the printer is explained below. To attach roll media, use the scroller that comes with your printer.
Νο. Ναµε Σχρολλερ ρεχειϖερ Σχρολλερ 3.6.2 Loading roll media The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer on. 2. The printer starts the initializing operation. • Τηε φολλοωινγ µεσσαγε ισ δισπλαψεδ ον τηε οπερατιον πανελ.
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Name Foot switch CAUTION • Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover. Name Front cover 6. Load the sheet media into the insertion slot in the front of the pritner.
Νο. Ναµε Φροντ χοϖερ • Το χηανγε τηε µεδια τψπε, φολλοω τηε διρεχτιονσ ιν ∀3.6.4 Σεττινγ µεδια τψπε∀. 3.6.4 Setting media type The procedure for setting media type is explained below. To set the media type, follow the steps below. 1.
3.7 Testprinting Follow the steps below to do a testprinting and confirm that your printer operates correctly. 1. Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. 2. Make sure that your printer is in normal status. 3. Press either the [MENU ] key or [MENU ] key on the control panel.
Set Up List Panel Ink Status Information Serial No. = None Temp. 27˚C Roll/Cut = Cut K : P 92% C : P 85% ! Error ! Model RJ–8000 M : P 90% Y : P 90% 0 : None [ 3 : None [ PROM V 0.05...
3.7.4 Color palette Use this function to compare the pen color settings of computer with the print color of the printer. • Φορ πριντινγ, ρεφερ το τηε φολλοωινγ. 3.7 Τεστπριντινγ...
3.7.5 Maintenance record Use this function to check the life cycles of the parts of the printer. • Α παρτσ λιφε ισ σηοων βψ τηε αµουντ οφ τηε µαρκ (µαξ. 5: ρεµαιν 100%). • Ωηεν α παρτσ λιφε χψχλε χοµεσ το αν ενδ, τηε µαρκ...
3.8 Connecting the printer to your PC How to connect the printer to your PC. 3.8.1 System requirements To use your printer with the driver, you need a PC that fulfills the following system requirements. Σψστεµ ΟΣ Ωινδοωσ2000 Προφεσσιοναλ ΧΠΥ ΠεντιυµΙΙΙ...
3.8.3 Connecting the centronics interface The procedure for connecting the centronics interface is explained below. To connect the printer to your computer, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer and your computer off. 2. Plug the cable connector of the interface cable into the interface connector on the back of the printe Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place.
3.8.4 Connecting the network interface The procedure for connecting the network interface is explained below. To connect the printer to the network environment, follow the steps below. CAUTION • Follow the instructions below when connecting the network interface cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. •...
3.9 Installing the printer driver The procedure for installing the printer driver is explained below. Install the printer driver after connecting the printer to your computer. This printer has a floppy disk drive that can read floppy disks made by the following operating system •...
4 Handling the printer 4.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to handle the printer. 4.2 Drawing flow The following flow chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary. NOTE • ∆ο νοτ οπεν τηε φροντ χοϖερ δυρινγ πριντινγ. ∆οινγ σο µαψ στοπ δραωινγ ωιτη τηε πριντερ. Τηουγη...
4.3 Using media This section describes details on media available for the printer. 4.3.1 Media type The type and qualities of media greatly much effect the results of drawing. Understand the description below fully and use the appropriate media for your purpose. The following are the recommended media for the printer.
(1) Roll media (2) Sheet media 4.3.5 Media feed compensation Depending on thickness of media, media feed amount will change. Printing results may show following symptoms: •Οϖερλαππεδ πριντινγ ιµαγεσ •Ωηιτε λινεσ ον πριντινγ ιµαγε, ετχ Φορ αβοϖε χασεσ, αδϕυστ µεδια φεεδ χοµπενσατιον ϖαλυε ωιτη φολλοωινγ προχεδυρεσ. 1.
4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings. 1. Make sure that the operation panel is normal. 2.
4.4.3 Origin setup menu Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data. Σετυπ ιτεµσ Παραµετερσ ∆εσχριπτιονσ Οριγιν σεττινγ •...
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Media set Media Makes setting for media type used for test printing. 4.4.6 Media type menu Cut size When setting sheet media in the tray, set the method for detecting the size of the media. 4.4.16 Cut size menu Top feed Set the amount of media to be fed when printing begins.
4.4.7 User media menu Makes various settings on user define media. In the User media menu, for each setup value of following printing operation, eight settings of "user media 1-8" can be set. NOTE • Ωηεν µεδιασ οτηερ τηαν τηε ρεχοµµενδεδ µεδιασ αρε υσεδ (υσερ µεδια), τηε φολλοωινγ προβλεµσ µαψ οχχυρ. •...
4.4.8 Ink amount menu Set the amount of ink discharged while printing according to the media type. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Change 50%-<100%> Use the following keys to change the amount of ink. • [Φ2] κεψ : Ινχρεασεσ τηε σεττινγ ϖαυε. •...
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Height <low> Make this setting when using thin media with a thickness of 80µµ (0.08µµ) το 300 µµ (0.3µµ). Μιδδλε Μακε τηισ σεττινγ ωηεν υσινγ τηιν µεδια ωιτη α τηιχκνεσσ οφ 300µµ (0.3µµ) το 700 µµ (0.7µµ). Ηιγη...
4.4.17Top feed menu Set the amount of media to be fed when printing begins. Make this setting when using roll media. Setup items Parameters Description Top feed <0mm>-400mm Use the following keys to change the amount of media to be fed.
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Print mode Print mode 1 For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of "Printing mode 1" - "Printing mode 4" can be set. Print mode 2 4.4.21 Printing mode setup menu Print mode 3 Print mode 4 •...
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4.4.22Color mode menu Set the color mode used for printing. The following settings can be made according to the type of equipment used and the type of ink cartridges installed. (1) When four colors of ink cartridges (dye only / pigment only) are installed in RJ-8000-87. Setup items Parameters Descriptions...
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Color mode 6 Col. LcLm The print is created with six KCMYLcLm colors. (six colors / eight colors) 6 Col. OG The print is created with six KCMYOG colors. eight Col. The print is created with eight KCMYOGLcLm colors. •...
4.4.25Printing direction menu Set print head moving direction for printing. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Direction UniDir. Prints in one direction. BiDir. Prints bi-directionally. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.21 Printing mode setup menu 4.4.26Repeat printing menu Make settings for the repeat print. Setup items Parameters Descriptions...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Count <Once> to 99 times Change repeat times by operating the following keys. • [Φ2] κεψ: Ινχρεασε σετυπ ϖαλυε. • [Φ4] κεψ: ∆εχρεασε σετυπ ϖαλυε. • [ΕΝΤΕΡ] κεψ: Χονφιρµ σετυπ ϖαλυε, σηιφτ το τηε πρεϖιουσ ηιεραρχηψ µενυ. •...
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Head Speed <Normal> Print at normal printing speed. Fine Print at about a half slower than normal printing speed. Printing time increases approx. twice as normal. Make this setting for the printing quality being better. NOTE •...
Σετυπ ιτεµσ Παραµετερσ ∆εσχριπτιονσ Command (2/2) Resolu. Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. 4.4.35 Image resolution menu OnlineTimer Makes settings for the time from the end of receiving printing data from a computer to recognizing the end of printing data. 4.4.36 Online time out menu Overwrite Set the printing method for areas where figures overlap on the...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Step <0.010mm> Set the printing units to 0.010mm. <0.025mm> Set the printing units to 0.025mm. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.30 Command setup menu 4.4.33Print position menu Set the initial writing position for printing. Setup items Parameters Descriptions...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Resolu. (1/3) 300dpi Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. <360dpi> 600dpi 720dpi Resolu. (2/3) 1080dpi 1200dpi 1440dpi 2160dpi Resolu. (3/3) 2880dpi Resolu. (1/3-3/3) After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.30 Command setup menu 4.4.36Online time out menu Set time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognitio of end of printing data.
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions OnlineTimer OFF/2sec. - <30sec.> - Change the Online time out time by operating the following 800sec. keys. • [Φ2] κεψ: Ινχρεασε σετυπ ϖαλυε. • [Φ4] κεψ: ∆εχρεασε σετυπ ϖαλυε. • [ΕΝΤΕΡ] κεψ: Χονφιρµ σετυπ ϖαλυε, σηιφτ το τηε πρεϖιουσ ηιεραρχηψ...
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Halftone <Speed> Use the error diffusion matrix to perform rapid gradation representation. Quality Gradation representation is performed at high quality according to the method of minimal average error. Thin When printing data created for a competitor's printer, make this setting if the "Speed"...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Direct. <Command> If there is a page size specification command for the printing data, the media size is determined from the region specified by the page size specification command to position the data. MAX-MIN Regardless of coordinate origin and page size specification commands, the media size on which data is collected is determined by the maximum and minimum values of the actual data, and the data is located so that the center of the...
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Cut Pos. Standard Cut the media to fit the set media width, and so that it meets the regulated size. <Data> Cut the media according to the size of the printing data. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.39 Layout setup menu 4.4.43Function setup menu Perform various settings for processing of printing data.
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Mirror <Off> No reversal of printing data. Y ON Set this for printing when data is reversed to Y-axis. Mirror Y On Mirror : : A B C After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.43 Function setup menu 4.4.47Roll Media setup menu Perform various settings for roll media.
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Network (1/2) IP address Set the IP address of the product. 4.4.51 IP address menu Subnet mask Set the subnet mask of the product. 4.4.52 Subnet mask menu Gateway Set the IP address of the connected gateway. 4.4.53 Gateway menu DHCP Make the settings for the DHCP function of the network...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions IP address <000.000.000.000>- Use the following keys to change the IP address. •[Φ1] κεψ : Μοϖεσ ονε διγιτ το τηε λεφτ ον τηε σεττινγ ϖαλυε το 223.255.255.254 βε χηανγεδ. •[Φ2] κεψ : Ινχρεασεσ τηε σεττινγ ϖαλυε. •[Φ3] κεψ...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Gateway <000.000.000.000> - Use the following keys to change the IP address. •[Φ1] κεψ : Μοϖεσ ονε διγιτ το τηε λεφτ ον τηε σεττινγ ϖαλυε το 223.255.255.254 βε χηανγεδ. •[Φ2] κεψ : Ινχρεασεσ τηε σεττινγ ϖαλυε. •[Φ3] κεψ...
4.4.56Version menu The following software versions of the network interface board installed in the product can be check • Μαιν ϖερσιον: σοφτωαρε ϖερσιον (Μαιν ϖερσιον) • Συβ ϖερσιον: βοοτ ϖερσιον Setup items Parameters Descriptions • Μαιν ϖερσιον Τηε σοφτωαρε ϖερσιον οφ τηε νετωορκ ιντερφαχε βοαρδ ισ Version •...
4.4.58ErrorDisplay menu Set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. Σετυπ ιτεµσ Παραµετερσ ∆εσχριπτιονσσ Ερρορ∆ισπ. <Οφφ> Νο Ερρορ∆ισπλαψ. Ον Περφορµ Ερρορ∆ισπλαψ. − Αφτερ σεττινγ, σηιφτ το τηε πρεϖιουσ ηιεραρχηψ µενυ. 4.4.57 Υτιλιτψ µενυ 4.4.59Media detection menu When media is initialized, set whether to perform detection of width and edge of the media. Σετυπ...
4.4.60Power on cleaning menu Set whether cleaning should be performed automatically when the power is turned on. Σετυπ ιτεµσ Παραµετερσ ∆εσχριπτιονσ Ον χλεανινγ <Οφφ> Ποωερ ον χλεανινγ ισ νοτ περφορµεδ. Ον Ποωερ ον χλεανινγ ισ περφορµεδ. − Αφτερ σεττινγ, σηιφτ το τηε πρεϖιουσ ηιεραρχηψ µενυ. 4.4.57 Υτιλιτψ...
Σετυπ ιτεµσ Παραµετερσ ∆εσχριπτιονσ Initial. (3/3) Network Returns parameters in the network setup menu to the factory setting. 4.4.77 Network Initialize menu Utility Returns parameters in the u tility setup menu to the factory setting. 4.4.78 Utility Initialize menu File Mng. The file management setup menu values are reset to factory default settings.
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Media Set <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.68 Initialize setup menu 4.4.71Printing mode initialize menu Setup values of Printing mode menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Parameters Descriptions...
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Setup items Parameters Descriptions Layout <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.68 Initialize setup menu 4.4.74Function setup Initialize menu Setup values of Function setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Parameters Descriptions...
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4.4.76Centronics Initialize menu Setup values of Centronics menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Centro. <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.68 Initialize setup menu 4.4.77Network Initialize menu Setup values of Network menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.
Setup items Parameters Descriptions Utility <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.68 Initialize setup menu 4.4.79File management Initialize menu Setup values of File management menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shippin Setup items Parameters Descriptions...
4.5 Operating from the operation panel This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. • Φορ ινφορµατιον οφ τηε ναµε ανδ φυνχτιον οφ εαχη κεψ, ρεφερ το ∀2.3.3 Οπερατιον πανελ∀. 4.5.1 To stop printing operation If you want to stop the printing operation, follow the steps below.
4.6 Operations after printing The operations performed after printing is described here. 4.6.1 Cutting media The media cutting procedure is described below. Roll media is automatically cut after printing when "Auto" is set on the cut media menu and roll media is set.
NOTE • Ιφ τηε φροντ εδγε οφ τηε ρολλ µεδια ισ νοτ στραιγητ ωηεν ψου λοαδ νεω ρολλ µεδια, χυτ ιτσ εδγε. • Χυττερσ αρε χονσυµαβλε. Ρεπλαχε τηεµ ατ ρεγυλαρ ιντερϖαλσ φολλοωινγ ∀5.2.3 Ρεπλαχινγ τηε χυττινγ βλαδε∀. 4.6.2 Media cutting procedure This section explains how to cut the media manually.
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CAUTION • When opening/closing the front cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. Name Front cover 6. Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the platen, and cut the roll media. CAUTION • When cutting the roll media, be careful of the following.
5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction This chapter explains daily maintenance of the printer. 5.2 Replacing consumables This section explains when to replace ink cartridges, roll media, or the cutting blade and the procedu for replacement. 5.2.1 Replacing ink cartridges Read the following for information on when and how to replace ink cartridges. (1) Replacement time Replace ink cartridges under the following conditions.
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(1) Replacement time Replace roll media under the following conditions. a. When the roll media loaded in the printer comes to an end • Τηε φολλοωινγ µεσσαγε ισ δισπλαψεδ ον τηε οπερατιον πανελ. • Ιφ τηε µεδια χοµεσ το αν ενδ ωηιλε πριντινγ, τηε πριντερ στοπσ πριντινγ. β.
Name Scroller receiver Scroller 5.2.3 Replacing the cutting blade Read the following for information on when and how to replace the cutting blade. (1) Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions. a. Media cannot be cut cleanly The message "media Cut Error"...
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Προδυχτ ναµε Σεριαλ νυµβερ Χυττινγ βλαδε φορ ρεπλαχεµεντ Ρϑ3−ΧΒΣ (3) Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace the cutting blade. 1. If the printer is turned on, make sure of the following • Πριντινγ ορ οτηερ οπερατιονσ αρε νοτ περφορµεδ. •...
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Νο. Ναµε Χυττινγ βλαδε ηολδερ λεϖερ Χυττινγ βλαδε ηολδερ CAUTION • Do not touch the edge of the cutting blade to avoid injury. • Do not drop the cutting blade or apply the edge of it to hard material. Doing so may damage or break the cutting blade.
Νο. Ναµε Φροντ χοϖερ • Τηε χαρριαγε γοεσ βαχκ το ιτσ οριγιναλ ποσιτιον. • Τηε πριντερ ρετυρνσ το τηε νορµαλ στατυσ. 11. Χυττινγ βλαδε ρεπλαχεµεντ ισ φινισηεδ. 5.2.4 Replacing the waste liquid tank Read the following for information on when and how to replace the waste liquid tank. (1) Replacement Time Replace the waste liquid tank under the following conditions.
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(2) Type Use the following for the waste liquid tank of this printer. Product Name Type waste liquid tank RJ8000-HET (3)Replacement Procedures Follow the steps below to replace the waste liquid tank. 1. Check the following if the power of the printer is ON. •...
• Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, then contact MUTOH local dealer. CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer.
5.3.2 Cleaning inside the printer (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning procedure The following are instructions for cleaning the inside of the printer. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the front cover. Name Front cover...
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Name carridge cover screw CAUTION • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the front cover. Name Front cover 7. Remove two screws underneath the carriage cover. 8. Remove the carriage cover.
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Νο. Ναµε χαρριδγε χοϖερ σχρεω CAUTION • Do not touch the cleaning wiper or the head cap unit while cleaning the cleaning wiper. Doing so may result in poor head cleaning because of oil on your hands. 9. Use the cleaning wiper cleaning cloth dampened with purified water to wipe off ink on the cleaning wiper.
• Τηε χαρριαγε µοϖεσ το τηε χαπ ποσιτιον. • Τηε πριντερ ρετυρνσ το τηε νορµαλ στατυσ. 12. Χλεανινγ τηε χλεανινγ ωιπερ ισ φινισηεδ. 5.4 Changing Ink Types This chapter explains the procedures to change the ink types. Follow the procedures below to change the ink types for printing. CAUTION •...
5.5 Transfer and transportation This section explains transferring and transporting the printer. 5.5.1 Transferring the printer The following are instructions for transferring the printer. CAUTION • Keep the printer horizontal during transfer. • Do not tilt the printer, stand it against a wall, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the printer.
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Νο. Ναµε Αδϕυστερ Χαστερ (2) After the transfer Follow the steps below to prepare the printer to be used after the transfer. 1. Make sure that you place the printer where appropriate. 2. Lock the casters after transferring the printer. •...
• Το περφορµ τηε νοζζλε χηεχκ, ρεφερ το ∀3.7.2 ΝοζζλεΧηεχκ∀. 5. Περφορµ α φινε αδϕυστµεντ οφ ιµαγε θυαλιτψ. • Το περφορµ αν αδϕυστµεντ οφ ιµαγε θυαλιτψ, ρεφερ το ∀3.7.3 Αλιγνµεντ∀. 5.5.2 Transporting the printer When you transport the printer, the printer should be repackaged using the original box and packing materials, to protect it from vibration or impact.
6.1 Introduction This chapter explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chapter, refer to "6.3 Error messages" and contact MUTOH local dealer. NOTE •...
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Νο. Ποσσιβλε χαυσε Σολυτιονσ Ρεφερενχεσ Ψου υσεδ τηε πριντερ ιν διρεχτ συνλιγητ ορ οτηερ Υσε τηε πριντερ ιν τηε σπεχιφιεδ ενϖιρονµεντ. 7.2 Προδυχτ λοχατιονσ νοτ αππροπριατε φορ τηε σπεχιφιεδ Σπεχιφιχατιονσ ενϖιρονµεντ. (3) The printer does not work after data is sent from a computer. Νο.
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(6) printing position is not correct (some position is not printed.) Possible cause Solutions References The loading position of the media is not Load the media correctly. 3.6.2 Loading correct. roll media 3.6.3 Loading sheet media You used the scale or mirror setting. Turn off the scale or mirror setting, or make 4.4 Menu setup the setting again.
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Νο. Ποσσιβλε χαυσε Σολυτιονσ Ρεφερενχεσ Check the media for curling or liftoff. Use the recommended media. 4.3.1 Μεδια τψπε When using media other than recommended media, set the following items in the media 4.4 Μενυ σετυπ setting menu. ον τηε οπερατιον πανελ •...
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(14) Media size is wrong during media Initial. Possible cause Solutions References You did not use recommended media. Use recommended media. 4.3.1 Media type You did not load the media straight into the Load the media straight into the printer. 3.6 Media printer.
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Νο. Ποσσιβλε χαυσε Σολυτιονσ Ρεφερενχεσ The printed surface is not the printable side. Pay attention to the printable side to load 3.6 Media media correctly. handling •Περφορµ ηεαδ χλεανινγ. Did you try head cleaning ? 5.3.3 Ηεαδ •Περφορµ στρονγ χλεανινγ. χλεανινγ...
6.3 Error messages This chapter explains the messages displayed on the operation panel both when the printer works normally and when an error occurs, and the solutions for the errors. 6.3.1 Status messages The following are the status messages while the printer works normally. (1) Displays the operational status (1) The following operational status is displayed on the first line on the operation panel.
(2) Displays of the operational status (2) The following operational status is displayed between the first and the third line on the operation pan Display Solutions References Ink Refil The printer performs ink charging. Wait for a 3.5 Installing ink **min while.
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Display Descriptions Solutions References End Of Roll Roll media runs out. Load new roll media. 5.2.2 Replacing (The printer stops.) roll media Cover Open The front cover is open. (The Close the front cover. printer stops.) Please Set Media The pressure roller is raised. Set the media, and lower the There is no media.
6.3.4 Command error display and solutions Following are command error descriptions and their solutions during the printer operations. Command errors are displayed when an error has occurred while converting the command data sent fro a computer to the printer. If a command error occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops. Solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer.
6.4 When media jams occur If the loaded media is jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to remove the jammed media. 6.4.1 How to remove a piece of media (roll media) 1. Press [F2] to raise the pressurizing roller. •...
Νο. Ναµε Σχρολλερ CAUTION • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing media cover. Νο. Ναµε Φροντ χοϖερ 4. If there is an error requiring restart, turn the printer off and then on. 6.4.2 How to remove a piece of media (cut media) 1.
7 Appendix 7.1 Introduction This section explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation procedures for optio parts. 7.2 Product Specifications Item Specifications Model name RJ-8000 Printing method On demand piezo drive method Drive method Firmware servo/DC motor drive Media feed method Multi-point pressure grid roller method Media fixing method Pressurizing roller auto-down method...
7.4 Options/Supply list 7.4.1 Options (1) Interface cable Name Model Sales units Centronics cable (3.6m) PCT36 1 box (includes one set) (2) Expansion memory Name Model Sales units Expansion memory (256MB DIMM) DIMM 256M 1 box (includes one set) (3) Hard disk Name Model Sales units...
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Name Model Sales units Ink cartridge C (Dye/Cyan) RJ-FGINKS-CY2 1 box (includes one set) Ink cartridge M (Dye/Magenta) RJ-FGINKS-MA2 1 box (includes one set) Ink cartridge Y (Dye/Yellow) RJ-FGINKS-YE2 1 box (includes one set) Ink cartridge Lc (Dye/Light cyan) RJ-FGINKS-LC2L 1 box (includes one set) Ink cartridge Lm (Dye/Light magenta) RJ-FGINKS-LM2L...
7.5 Installing Options When installing optional parts purchased with your printer, refer to the procedures below. CAUTION • Before installation of options, always perform the following. • Turn the power source to the product off. • Remove the power source plug from the outlet. •...
Name Expansion slot Expansion memory • Ρεφερ το ∀3.2 Χοννεχτινγ τηε ποωερ χαβλε∀ φορ δεταιλσ ον ηοω το ινσταλλ τηε ποωερ σουρχε χαβλε. 7.5.2 How to use the winding unit If the winding unit is installed on the printer, the printed media can be automatically re-wound to the scroller.
Νο. Ναµε Ηαρδ δισκ • Ρεφερ το ∀3.2 Χοννεχτινγ τηε ποωερ χαβλε∀ φορ δεταιλσ ον ηοω το ινσταλλ τηε ποωερ σουρχε χαβλε. 7.5.4 How to use the scroller (optional) If the scroller (sold separately) is used, it is possible to store the spare roll media while it is attached the scroller.
7.5.5 Using scroller stocker When using the optional (sold separately) scroller stocker, it is possible to attach 2 scrollers with roll media set on them. Ναµε Μοδελ Σχρολλερ στοχκερ (50 ιν., 64 ιν.) Ρϑ−8000−ΣΡ−ΣΤ50 • 64 Σχρολλερ στοχκερ (87 ιν.) Ρϑ−8000−ΣΡ−ΣΤ87 NOTE •...
7.6 Glossary This manual includes words that are used with meanings that are different from their normal usage, a well as some special terminology specific to printers. These words are defined below. < A > Application Software for performing business functions on computer. Includes word software processing software, spreadsheet software, and image processing software.
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Printer connected directly to a computer via an interface cable < M > MH-GL, MH-GL2 printer commands for vector data printing, developed by MUTOH Industries Ltd. The HP-GL and HP-GL2 commands are standard. MH-RTL Luster data printer command, developed by MUTOH Industries Ltd.
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< N > Network Printer Printer connected to the computer via a network < O > Operating system Basic software that manages the computer system. Abbreviated as OS. Optional In this manual, refers to accessories related to the printer that are sold separately.
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Tool for installing and feeding roll media Scaling point Imaginary point that is set as the standard when the printer is printing < U > User's media In this manual, refers to media other than the media specified by MUTOH...
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RJ-8000 Operation Manual Setup Menu Configuration Diagram <Memo>...
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Setup Menu Configuration Diagram RJ-8000 Operation Manual Setup Menu Configuration Diagram For Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings. For details of the setup items, refer to “4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel panel”. • [F1] to [F4] are the key names which can be operated on each setup item. •...
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