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Page 1: Operation Instructions
Mutoh America Inc. Falcon Outdoor Jr. Operation Instructions MUTOH AMERICA INC. PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05... - Page 2 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 3: Copyright Notice
This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Falcon Outdoor Jr. printer Series. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody... - Page 4 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
- Page 5 As you know, Mutoh Europe’s core business is outdoor printing and sign making. Developed at Mutoh Europe, the Falcon Outdoor Jr. is specifically targeted at smaller sign shops looking for an affordable and versatile printer able to produce indoor and outdoor durable graphics on a selected range of inexpensive uncoated PVC and banner media as well as on coated substrates such as paper, tyvek, backlit/frontprint film.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS UICK TART ) ....10 PRINTSERVER AND NTER OOLS ETUP AND IAGNOSTIC FEATURE ILE DOWNLOAD 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................. 103 1.1. I ..............................13 NTRODUCTION 1.2. W ........................13 ARNINGS AUTIONS AND OTES 1.3. - Page 8 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 10: Quick Start
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions QUICK START FOR SEH AND FALCON OUTDOOR PRINTERS SEH PRINTSERVER AND INTERCON NETTOOLS SETUP AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE (FILE DOWNLOAD) TO INSTALL AN SEH BOX FOR ANY OF THE FALCON OUTDOOR SERIES PRINTERS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. 1. - Page 11 ‘test’ file then it could have the problem in it. Mutoh provides a ‘test print’ file for each model of printer. For the Falcon Outdoor or Falcon Outdoor Junior these files are a low ink density Diagonal nozzle check pattern designed to show whether ‘Step Adjustment’...
- Page 12 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 1: To enter the Menu system, press the [MENU] key. Plot OK Step 2: The key contents change to the yellow section on the outside of the * Menu * Command > control panel. Bring up the “Function” menu by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.
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Page 13: Safety Instructions
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operate this equipment, important safety instructions and the positions of the warning labels. Important : Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when using the equipment. - Page 14 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, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
- Page 15 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Only use Eco-Solvent Plus ink and appropriate Eco-Solvent Plus cleaning liquid. Using other ink (e.g. dye or pigment) will cause permanent damage to the printer. Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a malfunctioning in the printer.
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Page 16: Warning Labels
If a warning label is damaged, lost or cannot be recognized, replace the label. When replacing warning labels, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the printer to alert you to potentially hazardous situations or conditions. -
Page 17: Product Overview
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1. GETTING TO KNOW THE PRINTER PARTS AND COMPONENTS Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05... -
Page 18: Explanation Of Fixer And Dryer
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions N° Part Description Cover The protective cover protects the action environment. Opening the cover immediately pauses printing which resumes when the cover is closed. Positive touch keyboard with integrated LCD-Display. Operation Panel Media Hold Lever Lowers / releases pressure rolls to load / unload media. - Page 19 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 20: Setting Up The Unit
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3. SETTING UP THE UNIT 3.1. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: SELECTING AN ADEQUATE PLACE FOR SETTING UP YOUR EQUIPMENT The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following conditions: Power supply: - Voltage:... -
Page 21: What's In The Box
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3.2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX? What’s in the box ? Falcon Outdoor Jr. printer unit Printer stand (packed separately) 1 Paper scroller (3”) including plastic flanges 1 Sheet-off knife, pre-installed in head Media Collection Basket Starter Software Kit Scroller Slip Ring Accessories kit consisting of:... -
Page 22: Unpacking Your Falcon Outdoor Jr. Printer
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3.3. UNPACKING YOUR FALCON OUTDOOR JR. PRINTER The printer body and printer stand are packed in two separate boxes. Unpack the printer body first. Caution: When unpacking the printer, check whether all parts described in the parts list are included in the box. - Page 23 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 24: Parts List
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3.4. PARTS LIST 3.4.1. Contents of the stand box: Stand leg (left) Stand leg (right) (1 pc) (1 pc) Cross bar (2 pcs) Plastic cover (2 pcs) Hexagon wrench Hexagon bolt (long) (4 (1 large & 1 small) pcs) Hexagon bolt (short) (2 Paper basket... -
Page 25: Contents Of The Accessories Box
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3.4.3. Contents of the accessories box: Cleaning cartridges (4 Eco-Solvent Plus ink Cassettes (C,M,Y,K) (1 each colour) Power cable (1 pc) User’s Guide Waste bottle + waste bottle bracket Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05... -
Page 26: Assembling The Printer
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3.5. ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER Caution: Before lifting the printer body out of the box, make sure to remove all plastic wrapping materials first, in order to avoid that the machine slips from your hands. Step 1: Unpack the stand and assemble it by screwing the left and right stand legs to the cross bars. - Page 27 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 4: Loosen the wing screw which is fixed to the printing table (4) and remove the metal fixing plate (5) protecting the printer head during transportation. (See 4 & 5 on figure below). Keep the metal fixing plate and wing screw, since the printing head needs to be blocked during any transportation of your printer.
- Page 28 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 6: Assemble the paper basket as follows : Insert the metal bar into the small sleeve of the cloth basket. Then put on the two metal basket supports to the left and the right side. Next insert the end caps onto the metal bar. (See 9 on the figure below). Attach the cloth basket around the lower cross bar of the stand by way of the push buttons.
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Page 29: Installation Of The Waste Bottle
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 3.6. INSTALLATION OF THE WASTE BOTTLE In the accessories box, you will find the Waste Bottle Bracket together with the Waste Bottle. After unpacking and assembling the Falcon Outdoor Jr. printer, you must install the Waste Bottle Bracket with the Waste Bottle. - Page 30 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Picture A : 1. Big waste tube 2. 2 thin waste tubes 3. Screws to mount Waste Bottle Bracket 4. Top Waste Bottle Bracket Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 31: Preparing For A Job
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 4. PREPARING FOR A JOB 4.1. CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE Step 1 : Make sure the printer’s power switch is turned OFF. Step 2 : Plug the printer-end of the power cable into the connector at the back of the printer. Step 3 : Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet of the correct voltage and with a proper grounding. -
Page 32: Connecting The Interface Cable
OFF. Note: For optimum output, please use a cable recommended by Mutoh. The printer can use the Centronics interface (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP). Connect to the printer as shown in the following diagram with an interface cable (option) for the connection system you will use. - Page 33 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions QUICK START FOR SEH AND FALCON OUTDOOR PRINTERS SEH PRINTSERVER AND INTERCON NETTOOLS SETUP AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE (FILE DOWNLOAD) TO INSTALL AN SEH BOX FOR ANY OF THE FALCON OUTDOOR SERIES PRINTERS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. 10.
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Page 34: Diagnostic Assistance Using 'File Download
‘test’ file then it could have the problem in it. Mutoh provides a ‘test print’ file for each model of printer. For the Falcon Outdoor or Falcon Outdoor Junior these files are a low ink density Diagonal nozzle check pattern designed to show whether ‘Step Adjustment’... - Page 35 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 1: To enter the Menu system, press the [MENU] key. Plot OK Step 2: The key contents change to the yellow section on the outside of the * Menu * Command > control panel. Bring up the “Function” menu by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.
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Page 36: Loading Eco-Solvent Plus Ink Cassettes (First Time)
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 4.3. LOADING ECO-SOLVENT PLUS INK CASSETTES (FIRST TIME) Important : Before installing Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes in your new Falcon Outdoor Jr. printer, it is necessary to clean the Falcon Outdoor Jr. with special Eco-Solvent Plus Cleaning Liquid. - Page 37 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 4: Head Wash The unit is cleaning the K print head. Step 5: Remove the Black (K) Eco-Solvent Plus Cleaning Liquid cassette. Remove Bk Wash Cart Note : Only remove the Black (K) Eco-Solvent Plus cleaning liquid cassette (Not all four Eco- Solvent Plus cleaning liquid cassettes).
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Page 38: Loading Media
4.4. LOADING MEDIA 4.4.1. General recommendations with regard to printer media For best quality output and printing results on your Mutoh Falcon Outdoor Jr. Eco-Solvent Plus printer, it is recommended to use MUTOH media. For printing onto uncoated media, the temperature that can be reached on top of the media is important to obtain the right output quality and ink fixation. - Page 39 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions roller. Step 4: Align the right side of the media with the base line (holes), as shown in the figures. Align the media with the leading edge of the printing plate. Align the right side of the media with the baseline holes. You are allowed about 5 mm of play to the right and left of the centre of the base line holes.
- Page 40 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 5: Lower the media hold lever by tilting it down(wards). Notes: Always remove the roll media and scroller from the scroller receiver before loading a cut sheet. Install your media straight. If you do not do this, the printer might misread the actual media size, resulting in abnormal printing.
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Page 41: Loading Roll Media
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 4.4.3. Loading roll media Step 1 : Open the cover, check that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up. Step 2 : Selecting the media Press the Media-key to select media loading sequence with roll take-up system (Both LEDs ON). - Page 42 Do not drop the media roll over the scroller as this might damage the scroller end caps. All Mutoh recommended roll media are rolled up with the printable side facing the outside, so that you can load the roll media easily.
- Page 43 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 9 : Loading roll media Pull some media off the roll, feed it into the media feed gap and between the pressure rollers and the drive roller. Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 0.5 meters hangs out in front of the printer.
- Page 44 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Turn the scroller receiver screw clockwise to move the roll media to the left (when standing in front of the printer). Important: The guide line (holes) is a guide. There is a possibility of a jam if the pressure roller is not holding the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right edge.
- Page 45 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 13 : During the media detection sequence, check if the media runs straight. After media detection, check the position of the right side of the roll media. If the position is almost on the same line as it was before closing the cover, media loading was performed successfully.
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Page 46: Loading Media In Combination With The Roll Take-Up System
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 4.4.4 Loading media in combination with the Roll Take-Up System. Step 1 : Open the cover and put the hold lever in the UP position by tilting it up(wards). Step 2 : Selecting roll take-up system Press the Media-key to select media loading sequence with roll take-up system (Both LEDs ON). - Page 47 Do not drop the media roll over the scroller as this might damage the scroller end caps. Damaged end caps may cause media tracking problems. All Mutoh recommended roll media are rolled up with the printable side facing the outside, so that you can load the roll media easily.
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- Page 49 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 10 : Loading roll media. Pull some media off the roll, feed it into the media feed gap and between the pressure rollers and the drive roller. Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 0.5 meters hangs out in front of the printer.
- Page 50 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Turn the scroller receiver screw clockwise to move the roll media to the left (when standing in front of the printer). Important: The guide line (holes) is a guide. There is a possibility of a jam if the pressure roller is not holding the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right edge.
- Page 51 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Step 15 : Feed the media forward by pressing the SHIFT & ADVANCE keys simultaneously until the media reaches the cardboard core on the take-up system. Step 16 : Fix the media on the cardboard core by means of self-adhesive tape strips in the middle and on the left and right side.
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Page 52: Eco-Solvent Plus Media List
Together with your Falcon Outdoor Jr. series printer, you will receive a sample roll of one of the Mutoh Eco- Solvent or Eco-Solvent Plus media and a CD-ROM containing pre-ripped data, allowing you to test the Eco- Solvent and Eco-Solvent Plus media. -
Page 53: Adjusting Head Height
Typical use : HIGH Photo quality output on photo paper type media Thick media or media with fibres (Fabrics) which may (Mutoh Photo Great Piezo Media, Paper, Vinyl, touch the printhead during printing. Synthetic paper,…) (Canvas, Art Paper, Cardboard,…) Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. - Page 54 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 55: Handling The Printer
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 5. HANDLING THE PRINTER 5.1. GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE OPERATION PANEL Your printer is equipped with a direct access operation panel, meaning that all frequently used functions can be addressed directly from the keyboard. Description Data LED : The DATA LED monitors DATA status :... - Page 56 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Process Status Buffer is cleared Printing Status Print is cancelled, buffer is cleared, printed part is cut-off. To request a sheet-off, press cancel for 2 seconds and confirm with [ENTER]. Cleaning : Pressing for 2 seconds initiates the cleaning procedure.
- Page 57 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Media: Allows selection among roll, cut-sheet or media take-up system support. When pressed together with the [shift] key (9), generates a nozzle check print. Accept a new setting when in menu mode or enter a lower menu level.
- Page 58 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Vacuum : The Vacuum key allows you to reduce the fan power when using very light media such as synthetic paper or uncoated paper lighter than 70 g/m². When pressed together with the [SHIFT] key, (9) it initiates a Set-up List and an adjustment parameter plot.
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Page 59: Keyboard Concept
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 5.1.1. Keyboard Concept The Menu Mode Operation is used to access settings which cannot be controlled via the direct access keys. As soon as media is loaded, the printer is ONLINE and ready to receive data. The display shows: Plot OK In case no media is loaded, the printer is OFFLINE. -
Page 60: Menu Structure - Overview
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 5.1.2. Menu Structure - overview Online Command Command MH-GL2 / MHGL, GL2 / Printer command language RTL-PASS selection PlotArea Normal / Expend Set-up hard clip area depending of media size. Position P1 / Full / LL Set-up initial pen position in MH-GL, GL2 and MH-GL2. -
Page 61: Heater System Operation Panel
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 5.2. HEATER SYSTEM OPERATION PANEL 1 = Controls Direct Heater / Fixer 2 = Controls Post Heater / Dryer Controls Direct Heater / Fixer: Set temperature for the direct heater / fixer. Real (RT) and set (ST) temperature are displayed on the LCD screen. - Page 62 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 63: Daily Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 6. DAILY MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes routine maintenance such as cleaning, exchanging Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes, etc.; and offers solutions for minor problems that may occur during printer operation. 6.1. CLEANING THE PRINTER Use a soft cloth for cleaning off Eco-Solvent Plus ink stains. - Page 64 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Important: If there is too much paper dust on the pressure roller or the driver roller, media feed will not be activated and the following error will be displayed: Jam check error Clean the paper sensor with a cotton swab. Important: Stains on the paper sensor may influence the sensor’s sensitivity.
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Page 65: Replacing The Eco-Solvent Plus Ink Cassettes
Unpack a new Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassette. Note: Only use original Mutoh Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassettes. For each cassette, there is a correct place and a correct inserting direction. Open the Eco-Solvent Plus ink cassette just before inserting it into the slot. -
Page 66: Replacing The Cutting Blade
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 6.3. REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE Depending on the kind of roll media used, paper dust gathers in the cutter slot and on the cutter blade edge. This may cause bad sheet off quality. In this case, replace or clean the cutting blade or/and clean the cutter slot. - Page 67 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Caution: The edge of the cutting blade is very fragile, while replacing it, handle it with care. Step 4: Put the head manually back into its capping position, and turn the power switch ON. Note: Durability of the cutting blade may differ depending on the kind or thickness of the media and used environment.
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Page 68: Cleaning The Wipers
• The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to the right hand end of the printer. Note: • After the cleaning wiper has been cleaned, if head cleaning does not make the faintness or blemishing in the printing disappear, contact your local Mutoh dealer. Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05... -
Page 69: Emptying The Waste Bottle
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 6.5. EMPTYING THE WASTE BOTTLE When printing A0 size or larger widths, very small amounts of ink will be ejected on the left edge for stable printing quality. The waste ink ejected on the left side in that way is collected in a translucent bottle under the main unit (the waste ink bottle). - Page 70 Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions Page PN: MAI-75039 Rev. 1.A – 07/26/05...
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Page 71: Appendix
Falcon Outdoor Jr. – Operation Instructions 7. APPENDIX This chapter describes the specifications of the Falcon Outdoor Jr. printer, the RS-232C, Centronics and network specifications. 7.1. PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Model type Falcon Outdoor Jr. Printing Technology Drop-on-demand piezo electric – Microdot™ Technology Print Speed High Speed : 7.2 m²/h / Production : 3.6 m²/h / High Quality : 0.68 m²/h Resolutions...