• The Windows screen captures used in this document are based on Windows 7 unless otherwise specified. • The Mac OS X screen captures used in this document are based on Mac OS v10.9 unless otherwise specified. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
“Windows 8.1” and “Windows 10”, respectively. These are collectively referred to as “Windows”. Mac OS Notations OS X v10.8.x to v10.11.x, macOS 10.12.x to 10.13.x This document refers to the above operating systems as “Mac OS X”. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Indicates that you must not touch the printer with wet hands. Indicates that specific parts must not be touched. Indicates that the printer must not get wet. Indicates items (instructions/operations) that must be performed. Indicates that the power plug must be unplugged. Indicates that the printer must be earthed. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Do not use this printer if foreign materials, water, or other liquids have entered the printer. Electric shock or fire could occur. Turn off the printer immediately, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
If you place your hands into any other sections, either side of your hand or fingers could be injured. Notes on the Power Supply WARNING Make sure that an electrical outlet is available near the device and is easily accessible. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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• Water pipes or faucets (earthing is not performed if there is any plastic piping in the pipes) CAUTION For safety reasons, when the printer is not used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Do not rub the edges of the printing paper with your hand. The edges of the paper are thin and sharp and could cause an injury. Do not store ink cartridges within the reach of children. viii - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
During operation or maintenance of machine, take all due precautions to avoid burns or other personal injury. Caution Labels indicated with black arrows are attached on the exterior of the printer. The ones indicated with gray arrows are attached inside of the printer. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Before and after opening the paper, store it in an environment that is not subject to direct sunlight and meets the following conditions. If paper is not being used after it has been opened, remove it from the spindle unit and wind it up before storing. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• Avoid displaying print outs outdoors or in direct sunlight. This may accelerate the fading. • When displaying print outs indoors, we recommend placing them in glass frames and so on. This allows you to display your print outs for a long time without them fading. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• Install ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty. Disposing of Used Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Cartridge Dispose of consumables and optional parts in accordance with your local laws and statutes, such as by entrusting them to an industrial waste disposal company. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
This is installed with the printer driver package. Notification Message Displays error messages as well as allows you to perform operations such as checking the printer’s status and configuring the printer settings. This is installed with the printer driver package. xiii - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Instantaneous Voltage Drop This product may suffer damage or failure from instantaneous voltage drops caused by lightning, etc. An AC UPS (Uninterruptible Power-supply System) is recommended as a measure against instantaneous voltage drops. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• We are unable to accept responsibility for any problems resulting from the use of options or consumable products other than our genuine products, or products that we recommend, even if the problem occurs within the warranty period. In this case, a fee will be required for any necessary repairs. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil peut ne pas causer d’interférence, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant causer un fonctionnement non désiré de l’appareil. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Information for traceability in Europe Manufacturer: FUJIFILM Corporation Address, City: 7-3, Akasaka 9-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Country: JAPAN Authorized representative in Europe: FUJIFILM EUROPE GMBH Address, City: Dusseldorf Heesenstrasse 31, 40549 Country: Germany For the customers in Turkey EEE Complies with Directive.
Warning or Caution: Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. Ignoring this caution can damage the property or cause serious injury. Caution/Hot surface Don’t touch Don’t touch Alternating current Standby condition xviii - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
The symbols on the product ......xviii 2.5.2 Turning ON the Automatic Printer Replacement Function ......2-21 2.6 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ......2-22 2.6.1 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Windows) ..........2-22 2.6.2 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) ..........2-23 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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4.2.5 Precautions for Tray Usage ....4-6 6.2.5.4 Power Saving ........6-23 6.2.5.5 Uncap Time ........6-24 6.2.5.6 Heater ON Timer ......6-25 6.2.5.7 “Empty scrap paper box” message settings ......6-27 6.2.6 History ..........6-32 6.2.6.1 Operation History ......6-32 6.2.6.2 Collect Logs ........6-34 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Needs to be removed when loading or removing paper. (8) Cartridge Cover (Right) Open when replacing ink cartridges or the maintenance cartridge. (9) Tray (optional) Holds the ejected print outs. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Takes in air to cool the printer internally. (5) Lock Lever Releases the lock for the rear cover. (6) Rear Cover Open when a paper jam occurs or to perform maintenance. (7) Left Cover Open when a paper jam occurs. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Roll paper feeder (1) Inner Edge Guide Matches the width of the roll paper. (2) Spindle Unit Loads the roll paper. (3) Paper Slot Insert the leading edge of the roll paper here when loading. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Receives the ink wasted to the exterior of the prints. Spindle Unit (1) Flange Insert it into the paper core to secure the roll paper. (2) Lever Attach/remove the flange or spindle unit from the roll paper core. (3) Spindle Unit Insert it into the paper core to secure the roll paper. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
There is no paper loaded in the roll paper feeder. (6) Ink Light Indicates the status of the ink cartridges. • ON: No ink error on the corresponding ink cartridge. An ink cartridge-related error occurred. • OFF: No error. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
(3) Bracket Secures the tray to the printer. (4) Screws (x2) Secure the brackets on the printer. See $ “4.2 DE100 tray for collecting print (optional)” (Page 4-3) for more details on the tray. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Conneting 3 to 4 CPU: Intel Core i5 2400S 2.5 GHz or better Memory: 4 GB HDD: 85 GB 2.1.2 System Requirements (Mac OS X) Operating system OS X v10.8.x to v10.11.x macOS 10.12.x to 10.13.x - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Double-click “DE100 Driver Package Installer.exe” in the folder that you unzipped. If the “User Account Control” dialog box appears at this time, click the [Yes] button. The setup wizard is started. Click the [Install] button. The installation is started. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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• The printer driver name is registered as “FUJIFILM DE100”. Specify this name when printing from an application. • When installing the printer driver on a second printer, the name is “FUJIFILM DE100 (copy 1)”. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• The printer driver name is registered as “FUJIFILM DE100”. Specify this name when printing from an application. • When installing the printer driver on a second printer, the name is “FUJIFILM DE100 (copy 1)”. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Click [Devices and Printers] in the Start menu. The “Devices and Printers” screen is displayed. Select [Printing preferences] from the right-click menu of “FUJIFILM DE100”. The “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen is displayed. It can also be displayed from the application software screen during printing.
Printer Driver Settings 2.3.2 Printer Driver Settings (Windows) On the “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen (“Setup” screen, “Color Management” screen, and “Others” screen), you can configure the setting items and print quality required to achieve correct printing. 2.3.2.1 “Setup” Screen Setting Item Explanation Print Settings Paper Type Select the paper type to match the paper being used.
2.3.2.2 “Color Management” screen Setting Item Explanation Mode Manual Setting Select the color adjustment method used when printing. See $ “3.2.1 Color Correction” (Page 3-15) for more Driver ICM details on the color correction. Host ICM - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Select the printer driver’s display language. [Auto Select] automatically selects Japanese or English to match the operating systems language. If you select [Japanese] or [English], the selected language is used for display regardless of the OS language. 2-10 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
“3.2.3 Printing on Non-regular Paper Sizes” (Page 3-23) for more details on User Defined. Orientation Set the paper orientation to be used for printing. Make sure you match this with the direction set in the application. 2-11 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
2.3.3.2 “Color Matching” Screen Setting Item Explanation ColorSync / Off (No Color Adjustment) Set whether or not to use ColorSync. You can use ColorSync when printing from applications that support color management. Profile Set the printer profile used for color management. 2-12 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
* If you execute the printing immediately after switching print quality in “Image Quality”, nozzle omission may occur and banding (thin streaks) may occur on the print. After switching print quality, it is recommended that the printing be started 10 seconds later. 2-13 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
See the $ “6.2 Maintenance tool” (Page 6-6) for more details on the Maintenance Tool. Advanced DPI Conversion Select the resolution conversion method from either [Nearest Settings Method Neighbor] (hard contours) or [B-Spline] (smooth contours). 2-14 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• Click the [Display Printer Status] button on the “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen. • Double-click the “FUJIFILM DE100” icon on the Taskbar. • Click [Printer Information] in the right-click menu of the “FUJIFILM DE100” icon on the Taskbar. Important: When multiple printers are connected, the same number of icons appear on the Taskbar.
You can display the Notification Message using any of the following methods. • Click the [Display Printer Status] button on the “Setup” screen or “Others” screen. • Click [Printer information] in the context menu of the “FUJIFILM DE100” icon on the menu bar. Important: When multiple printers are connected, the same number of icons appear on the Taskbar.
Paper Settings Sets the Paper Type and the Paper Remaining. Unit You can select the unit from [mm/m] or [inch/feet]. See $ “2.4.3 Changing the Preferences” (Page 2-18) for more details on the Preferences. 2-17 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Click the [OK] button. You are returned to the Notification Message screen. You can also turn the warning buzzer on and off in the Maintenance Tool. See $ “6.2.5.1 Warning Buzzer” (Page 6-20) for more details on settings in the Maintenance Tool. 2-18 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
See $ “6.2.5.4 Power Saving” (Page 6-23) for more details on settings in the Maintenance Tool. 2.4.3.3 Paper Settings See $ “5.1.2.9 Changing Paper Settings” (Page 5-16) for more details on Paper Settings. 2-19 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Notification Message 2.4.3.4 Switch Unit Switches the display units. Select the display units. Click the [OK] button. You are returned to the Notification Message screen. 2-20 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
2.5.1 Turning OFF the Automatic Printer Replacement Function Click [Automatic Replacement] in the right-click menu of the FUJIFILM DE100 icon on the Taskbar. The [Automatic Replacement] check box becomes deselected.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 2.6.1 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Windows) Deletes the printer driver, Notification Message, and Maintenance Tool. Click [Uninstall a program] on the Control Panel. Select “FUJIFILM DE100”, and then click [Uninstall]. The uninstall wizard is started. Click the [Uninstall] button. The uninstallation is started. When the uninstallation completes, the completion screen of the Uninstall Wizard is displayed.
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The computer will restart. 2.6.2 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Go to the following folder: /Library/Application Support/FUJFILM/DE100/bin/ Double-click “DE100 Driver Package Uninstaller”. Uninstallation of the printer driver starts. Restart the PC. 2-23 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
In the following cases, paper rewinding may occur between the interval of two prints. • Consecutively print the printings whose size and image quality (Standard/High Quality) differ. • There is a time interval between two prints. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Set the image size and resolution. Select the [Constrain Proportions] check box, and match the [Width] or [Height] setting to the actual paper size. Set the [Resolution]. In this example, we set 360 pixels/inch. When you have finished making settings, click the [OK] button. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Basic Printing Methods Select [Print] from the [File] menu. The “Photoshop Print Settings” screen is displayed. Select this printer from “Printer”, and then click the [Print Settings] button. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Set each item, such as print direction or position and color management, while checking the image displayed on the “Photoshop Print Settings” screen. See $ “3.2.1 Color Correction” (Page 3-15) for more details on the color management. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Print data is sent to the printer. This screen may not be displayed depending on the version to be used. In such case, the print data is sent to the printer in Step 8. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Set the image size and resolution. Select the [Constrain Proportions] check box, and match the [Width] or [Height] setting to the actual paper size. Set the [Resolution]. In this example, we set 360 pixels/inch. When you have finished making settings, click the [OK] button. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Basic Printing Methods Select [Print] from the [File] menu. The “Photoshop Print Settings” screen is displayed. Select this printer from “Printer”, and then click the [Print Settings] button. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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“2.3.3.1 Page Setup Screen” (Page 2-11) for more details. See $ “2.3.3.2 “Color Matching” Screen” (Page 2-12) for more details. Set the print direction and position while checking the image displayed on the “Photoshop Print Settings” screen. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Print data is sent to the printer. This screen may not be displayed depending on the application you are using. In such case, the print data is sent to the printer in Step 9. 3-10 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Start Lightroom and open an image. On the [File] menu, select [Printer]. The “Print” screen appears. You can also display the “Print” screen by clicking the [Print] tab and then clicking the [Printer] button. 3-11 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Basic Printing Methods Select [FUJIFILM DE100] and click the [Properties] button. The “FUJIFILM DE100 Properties” screen appears. Select the [Color Management] tab and select [Off] for [Mode]. Click the [OK] button. On the [Color Management] under [Print] tab, select the paper type from [Profile], and then click the [Print] button.
Start Lightroom and open an image. On the [File] menu, select [Printer]. The “Print” screen appears. You can also display the “Print” screen by clicking the [Print] tab and then clicking the [Printer] button. 3-13 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Select [Color Matching] and then select [Off (No Color Adjustment)]. Select [Setup] and select the type of paper to print on from [Paper Type]. Click the [Print] button. Print data is sent to the printer. 3-14 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
This method is useful when you want to obtain the same color management results using a common application among different operating system environments. 3-15 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Open the “Photoshop Print Settings” screen. Select [Normal Printing] in the “Color Management”. iii. Select [Printer Manages Colors] in the “Color Handling”. Click the [Print Settings] button. The “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen is displayed. 3-16 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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“Density” slide bar. You can also adjust the tone by entering horizontal and vertical coordinates. Slide bar When the [Slide Bar] is selected as the “Color Adjustment Method”, you can adjust the colors with the slide bar. Set other items if necessary, and then print. 3-17 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Select [Photoshop Manages Colors] in the “Color Handling”. iv. Select the type of paper to be used in “Printer Profile”. Select [Perceptual] in the “Rendering Intent”. Click the [Print Settings] button. The “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen is displayed. 3-18 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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• Windows: In the [Color Correction] tab, select [Off] for the “Mode”. • Mac OS X: Select [Color Matching] from the list, and then click [Off (No Color Adjustment)]. Set other items if necessary, and then print. 3-19 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
If the application has margin settings, set the margins to 0 mm. Make the image data as large as the paper size. Select this setting if you want to avoid image enlargement by the printer driver. 1.69 mm 1.69 mm 3-20 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Various Print Functions 3.2.2.1 Setting Procedure (Windows) Display the printer driver’s “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen. Set items necessary for printing such as the “Paper Type” and the “Paper Size”. Select either [Borderless (Auto Expand)] or [Borderless (Retain Size)] in the “Border Setting”.
3.2.2.2 Setting Procedure (Mac OS X) Display the printer driver’s Page Setup screen. Select the paper size that has [Borderless (Retain Size)] or [Borderless (Auto Expand)] from “Paper Size”. Set other items if necessary, and then print. 3-22 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
89, 102, 127, 152, 203, 210 mm Length 50 to 1,000 mm 3.2.3.1 Setting Procedure (Windows) Display the printer driver’s “FUJIFILM DE100 Printing Preferences” screen. Click the [User Defined] button in “Page Settings”. The “User Defined Paper Size Dialog” screen is displayed. Click the [New] button. Enter the [Paper Size Name], set the paper size and then click the [Save] button.
Click [+] button. Enter a custom size name, set the paper size, and then click the [OK] button. The size set in the paper size list is registered. You can then print as normal. 3-24 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Delete the prints to be additionally aborted from the Spooler screen as required. See $ “3.3.2 Canceling Printing from the Notification Message” (Page 3-26) for more details on the Spooler screen. Click the [OK] button. The Error Message screen closes. Printing resumes automatically if there are prints in waiting state. 3-25 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Print jobs shown in gray cannot be aborted on the Spooler screen because they are printing instructions from other than the printer driver. Stop printing from the application that issued the print command. 3-26 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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The job is deleted from the list of print jobs (on the Spooler screen). If there are print jobs remaining other than those that have been aborted, the printing is resumed automatically. Click the [Close] button. The Spooler screen closes. 3-27 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Catch the ejected prints by hand. * Prints of different sizes cannot be stored together in the paper tray. When printing the prints of different sizes, remove the prints stored in the paper tray. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
(feed length of prints). Positioning mark Feed length of print: 89-127mm Feed length of print: 128-151mm Feed length of print: 152mm Positioning mark Positioning mark Feed length of print: 255-305mm Feed length of print: 153-254mm - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Secure the bracket with screws. Screw Install the scrap paper box and inner cover. Insert the notch on the tray into the bracket. Bracket Tray Notch <View from top> Notch 4.2.3.2 Removing the Tray Remove the inserted tray. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
4.2.4.1 Attaching Attachment Set the tray to the shape for prints with a feed length of 128 to 151 mm. Set the attachment in the tray. Set the protrusion on the back of the attachment so that it fits into the dent on the tray. Attachment Attachment Dent Protrusion <Back side of attachment> Protrusion - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• And since the collection of the summary sheet with no print (white print) can not be guaranteed, use solid image for printed summary sheet. • When printing different sizes, remove the collected print and then print the different size. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
5.1.1 Notes When Replacing Paper 5.1.1.1 Special Paper We recommend you use the following paper for high-quality printing results. • FUJIFILM Quality Dry Photo Paper (Glossy) • FUJIFILM Quality Dry Photo Paper (Luster) • FUJIFILM Quality Dry Photo Paper (Silk) 5.1.2 How to Replace...
Therefore, perform the following operations when using multiple paper with the same paper type and size. Display the printer driver’s “Setup” screen. Click the [Display Printer Status] button. Make a note of the “Paper Remaining” from “Paper Setup from Printer”. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
In the power saving mode, the spindle unit can be taken out without pressing PAUSE switch. The paper is rolled back to the replaceable position. Remove the scrap paper box, and then empty the box. Remove the Inner Cover. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Replacing Paper Pull out the roll paper feeder. Rewind the paper until the leading edge comes out of the paper feed slot. Remove the spindle unit. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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• Do not use the cloth used for wiping paper powder for wiping the edge of the roll paper to be installed. Use a different cloth for wiping the edge of the roll paper. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Always make sure to wear gloves when handling the roll paper. Lift up the lever of the spindle unit. While tilting the paper, pull out the spindle unit. With the flange facing down, stand the paper on a flat surface. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Replacing Paper Turn the paper upside down, and then place it on the spindle unit. Lift the flange lever. Remove flange from the paper. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Wipe the edge of the paper with a soft cloth several times to remove any dirt such as paper powder. Important: Use a different cloth than the one used for wiping the interior of the roll paper feeder. Lift the flange lever and set it on the paper. lever 5-10 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Gently place the shaft at the end of the flange so that it is not damaged. Wipe the edge of the paper with a soft cloth several times to remove any dirt such as paper powder. Insert and set the spindle unit into the roll paper’s roll core. 5-11 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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CAUTION Push down the lever while pushing the spindle unit against the paper. A gap may be formed between the paper and the flange due to reactionary movement when the lever is toppled. 5-12 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Load the spindle unit in the roll paper feeder. Check that the shaft of the spindle unit fits into the bearing. Bearing (Black) <Left side> <Right side> Bearing (White) 5-13 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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The paper may be pushed by the force from pushing in the roll paper feeder. Check again that the printer’s paper light is on. Carefully roll the paper into the printer to take up any slack. 5-14 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Replacing Paper Install the Inner Cover. Attach the scrap paper box. Check that the printer’s power light is on. 5-15 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
See $ “6.2 Maintenance tool” (Page 6-6) for more details on settings in the Maintenance Tool. Displays the Notification Message. $ “2.4.1 Notification Message Display Method” (Page 2-15). Click the [Preferences] button. The “Preferences” screen is displayed. 5-16 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Replacing Paper Select the paper type from “Paper Type”. Enter the paper remaining into “Paper Remaining”. Click the [OK] button. The changes to the paper settings are applied. Returns to the Notification Message. Click the [OK] button. The Notification Message is closed. 5-17 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Also, an error message is displayed on the computer’s screen. Icon There is sufficient The remaining ink There is Unknown because ink remaining. level is less than insufficient ink the printer is Explanation 20%. remaining (less offline. than 1%). Click the [OK] button. The Notification Message is closed. 5-18 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Remove the used ink cartridge. CAUTION Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges. 5-19 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Make sure to hold the handle. If you insert the ink cartridge by holding any place other than the handle, your fingers might get caught between the printer and the ink cartridge, and be injured. Handle Close the cartridge cover. Check that the printer’s power light is on. 5-20 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Also, an error message is displayed on the computer’s screen. Icon There is sufficient The remaining There is no free Unknown because Explanation free capacity. free capacity is capacity (less than the printer is less than 10%. 1%). offline. Click the OK button. The Notification Message is closed. 5-21 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Open the cartridge cover on the right. Remove the Maintenance cartridge carefully without tilting. CAUTION Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink absorb port. Be careful not to contaminate the surroundings. 5-22 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Do not touch the chip (A) on the maintenance cartridge. Doing so may cause incorrect operation or printing. Insert the new maintenance cartridge. Close the cartridge cover. Check that the printer’s power light is on. 5-23 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Make sure you empty the box when replacing paper. Remove the scrap paper box. Empty out the scrap paper. Attach the scrap paper box. Check that the printer’s power light is on. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• Cloth (Wet/Dry) • Gloves ● Cleaning Procedure Check that the printer’s power light is on. If the power light is flashing, the printer is operating. Wait until all operations have stopped. Remove the Top Cover. Secure the bent ink tube with a pin, and remove the ink tube. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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The ink does not present any health risks even if it comes contact with the skin. Rinse thoroughly with water. Wipe off the moisture on the Platen Unit. Platen Install the Top Cover. Check that the printer’s power light is on. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
List of Check Items 6.1.3 Airflow Vent Clean the airflow vent filter with a vacuum cleaner. Remove the cover on the airflow vent. Cover Screw Clean the airflow vent filter with a vacuum cleaner. Filter - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Allows you to print a check pattern and check for clogged nozzles. Paper Settings Set the Paper Type and the Paper Remaining. Make these settings when replacing the paper. Operation Condition Settings Perform various printer settings such as “Warning Buzzer” and “Power Saving”. History Check the “Operation History”, and save log files in “Collect Logs”. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Double-click the “Maintenance Tool” icon on the desktop. The Login screen is displayed. Note You can also start the maintenance tool by clicking [Start] - [All Programs] - [FUJIFILM DE100 Software] - [Maintenance Tool]. Select [User] in “UserID”, and then click the [Login] button.
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■ Starting (Mac OS X) Double-click the “Maintenance Tool” icon in the application folder. The Login screen is displayed. Select [User] in “UserID”, and then click the [Login] button. The Main screen is displayed. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Click the [Close] button. The Login screen is displayed again. Click the [Cancel] button. The Maintenance tool closes. ■ Returning to the original screen Click the [Back] button on the destination screen. Returns to the previous screen. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
“Empty scrap paper box” Sets the cut waste notification message. message settings History Operation History Allows you to check or save errors and the number of copies printed. Collect Logs Saves log files. Printer Status The printer status can be checked. 6-10 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
The Maintenance Tool can only perform maintenance on one unit at a time. When multiple printers are connected, select the printer you want to perform maintenance for. Select the printer on the Main screen. Maintenance is performed on the selected printer. 6-11 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Normal cleaning several times. Power consumes more ink than Normal cleaning. If a message is displayed informing you that here is not enough ink remaining, replace the Ink cartridge before continuing. Nozzle Check Check for clogged nozzles. 6-12 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Has Normal cleaning been performed a three times? Perform Power Cleaning. “6.2.3.3 Power Cleaning” (Page 6-16) Print the check pattern. Is there something wrong with the check pattern? The head maintenance is now finished. Contact service support. 6-13 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Select [Normal] on the Main screen. Examine the check pattern and check the color(s) in which a nozzle clogging is occurring. If nozzle clogging is occurring in all colors, click the [All Colors] button. Click the [Run] button. 6-14 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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When the message “Normal head cleaning complete. Print nozzle check pattern and run head cleaning again if nozzles are clogged.” is displayed, print the check pattern and check if there is any nozzle clogging. 6-15 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Select [Power] on the Main screen. Examine the check pattern and check the color(s) in which a nozzle clogging is occurring. If nozzle clogging is occurring in all colors, click the [All Colors] button. Click the [Run] button. 6-16 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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When the message “Power head cleaning complete. Print nozzle check pattern and run head cleaning again if nozzles are clogged.” is displayed, print the check pattern and check if there is any nozzle clogging. 6-17 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
This is a reserve printing part of the check pattern. The fine stripes in this section are not related to nozzle clogging. Good example Bad example You need to perform head cleaning if there are abnormalities in the check patterns. 6-18 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Set the “Paper Type” and the “Paper Remaining”, and then click the [Set] button. “Paper Width” shows the paper width currently set. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-19 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Click the [ON] or [OFF] button, and then click the [Set] button. Setting Explanation Item The warning buzzer sounds. The warning buzzer does not sound. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-20 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Setting Explanation Item Play a sound when holding down the buttons. Do not play a sound when holding down the buttons. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-21 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Click the [ON] or [OFF] button, and then click the [Set] button. Setting Explanation Item Enables the Event Photo Mode. Disables the Event Photo Mode. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-22 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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The “Operation Condition Settings” screen is displayed. Select Uncap Time and click the [Set] button. Settings: 0 to 110 minutes (1 minute increment) The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-24 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
The “Operation Condition Settings” screen is displayed. Click the [ON] or [OFF] button. Setting Explanation Item Enables the heater on timer period. Disables the heater on timer period. Set the desired time to enable the heater on timer period. 6-25 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Click the [OK] button on the dialog. CAUTION Since the day of the week cannot be set to this setting, the heater is also turned ON even on holiday of the shop. Disable this function before the holiday. 6-26 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Sets the cut waste notification message. A cut waste notification message pops up at the specified time to remind you to remove the cut waste. Click the [Operation Condition Settings] on the main screen. The “Operation Condition Settings” screen is displayed. Click the [Change] button. The ““Empty scrap paper box” message settings” screen is displayed. 6-27 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Maintenance tool ■ To disable the notification Disables the cut waste notification message. Select [Invalid]. Click the [Set] button. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-28 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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■ To receive the notification at power-on A notification is sent when the printer is turned on. Select [Power ON]. Set the notification disable period. If the printer is turned ON, turned OFF, and then back ON again within the notification disable period, no notification is sent. Click the [Set] button. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-29 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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■ To receive a notification at the specified time A notification is sent at the specified time. Select [Specified time]. Set the specified time. Click the [Set] button. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-30 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Set the notification disable period. If the printer is turned ON, turned OFF, and then back ON again within the notification disable period, no notification is sent. Set the specified time. No notification is sent if the specified time arrives while still within the notification disable period after the printer power-on. Click the [Set] button. The result dialog is displayed. Click the [OK] button on the dialog. 6-31 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
In History, you can check the “Operation History”, and save log files in “Collect Logs”. 6.2.6.1 Operation History You can check errors and the total number of copies printed. Click the [History] button on the main screen. The “History” screen is displayed. Check the “Operation History” field. 6-32 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Click the [Save History] button. The history file is saved in the following location: Save Folder Windows C:\FUJIFILM_DE100\log Name Mac OS X \Library\Logs\FUJIFILM\DE100\ Save File Name H-FUJIFILM DE100 (Serial Number)-YYMMDD_hhmmss.txt (YY: Last two year digits, MM: Month, DD: Day, hh: Hour, mm: Minute, ss: Second) 6-33 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Move to the following path using Explorer or Finder. [Windows] C:\FUJIFILM_DE100\ [Mac OS X] \Library\Logs\FUJIFILM\ Compress the following folder (zip file). [Windows] “log” folder [Mac OS X] “DE100” folder Add a date and time, etc. to the zip file name. 6-34 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Error Message screen. When multiple errors occur, all of the errors are displayed in the Notification Message. When an error message is displayed, check the solution on the screen and take the required measures. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Error level 1 indicates the most serious error, while error level 9 indicates the most minor error. You can set the notifiable error levels. Even when multiple printers are connected, the notifiable error level setting is common for all printers. When the setting is configured from the icon of one of the printers, the same setting is applied to all other printers. Click [Notice Setting] in the right-click menu of the “FUJIFILM DE100” icon on the Taskbar. The “Notice Setting” screen is displayed. Set the notifiable error levels. Settings...
Failed to accept print instruction. If the maintenance tool has been launched, submit the print instruction again after closing the tool. I-2109 Failed to accept print instruction. Check the connection of the printer power cable or USB cable. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Printing is available but to back up the printer operation information, restart the printer. I-213C Automatic printer maintenance in progress. Wait until automatic printer maintenance is complete. I-213D Print jobs deleted. Note that unfinished printed paper may be ejected. I-213E Maintenance in progress. Printing is resumed automatically after it’s complete. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Replace it with a new one. W-110F Exhausted cartridge (K) is installed. Replace it with a new one. W-1110 Exhausted cartridge (C) is installed. Replace it with a new one. W-1111 Exhausted cartridge (M) is installed. Replace it with a new one. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Check the connection of the printer power cable or USB cable. W-2129 USB communication abnormality occurred. Check the connection of the USB cable. W-232D Driver package memory abnormality occurred. Submit print instruction again after PC system memory is available. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Turn off the printer and disconnect/reconnect the printer power cable, and then restart the printer and PC. E-032B Detected MC board abnormality. Turn off the printer and disconnect/reconnect the printer power cable, and then restart the printer and PC. E-0331 Detected platen vacuum fan abnormality. Restart the printer. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Turn off the printer and disconnect/reconnect the printer power cable, and then restart the printer and PC. E-0359 Detected MC board abnormality. Turn off the printer and disconnect/reconnect the printer power cable, and then restart the printer and PC. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Turn off the printer and disconnect/reconnect the printer power cable, and then restart the printer. E-1332 Detected printer internal temperature/humidity sensor abnormality. Restart the printer. E-1333 Detected CR encoder abnormality. Restart the printer. 7-10 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Turn off the printer and disconnect/reconnect the printer power cable, and then restart the printer. E-4016 Reached the waste ink gutter replacing time. Contact service support. E-4018 The printer has reached End of Service Life. Contact service support. E-FFFF Detected program error. Restart the PC. 7-11 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
X-2330 Driver package abnormality occurred. The maintenance tool was launched during printer initialization. Restart the PC and printer. X-2331, X-2332 Driver package abnormality occurred. Restart the PC and printer. 7-12 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Disconnect the power cord from the printer and wait 10 seconds. Connect the power cord to the printer. Press the Power switch to turn ON the printer. The power light turns on. Note: If the error persists even after restarting, contact service support. 7-13 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Check the LED lighting pattern and error message to determine which procedure to use. “1.6 Light” (Page 1-6) If a paper jam occurs during printing, the printing is resumed automatically when the paper jam is resolved. 7-14 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
“7.2.1.2 When paper is bellows-shaped” (Page 7-19) and take appropriate measures. • If the paper is not bellows-shaped, proceed to $ “7.2.1.1 When paper is not bellows- shaped” (Page 7-16) and take appropriate measures. 7-15 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Remove the following cover. Scrap Paper Box Inner Cover Rear Cover Left Cover Turn the jam release handle (side) counterclockwise and feed the paper until the front end is no longer visible from the top cover. 7-16 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Turn the jam release handle (rear) counterclockwise and feed the paper until the front end is no longer visible from the rear cover. Pull out the roll paper feeder. Turn the roll paper towards you and roll up the paper. 7-17 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Remove the spindle unit. Check for the presence of foreign matters. Reload the paper. “5.1.2.7 Installing the Spindle Unit” (Page 5-13). Check that the printer’s error light is off and the power light is on. 7-18 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Always make sure to wear gloves when handling the roll paper. Remove the following cover. Scrap Paper Box Inner Cover Rear Cover Left Cover Turn the jam release handle clockwise to create a paper loop. 7-19 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Cut the loop. Lift the pin and pass the ink tube inside of the pin to remove it. Remove the bellows part from the top cover while turning the jam release handle (side) clockwise. 7-20 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Turn the roll paper towards you and roll up the paper. If the leading edge of the paper is ragged, cut it in a straight line with a pair of scissors and so on. Cut the paper as straight as possible. 7-21 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Remove the spindle unit. Check for the presence of foreign matters. Reload the paper. “5.1.2.7 Installing the Spindle Unit” (Page 5-13). Check that the printer’s error light is off and the power light is on. 7-22 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Remove the following cover. Scrap Paper Box Inner Cover Rear Cover Turn the jam release handle (rear) counterclockwise and feed the paper until the front end is no longer visible from the rear cover. 7-23 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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If the leading edge of the paper is ragged, cut it in a straight line with a pair of scissors and so on. Cut the paper as straight as possible. Remove the spindle unit. 7-24 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Paper Jams Check for the presence of foreign matters. Reload the paper. “5.1.2.7 Installing the Spindle Unit” (Page 5-13). Check that the printer’s error light is off and the power light is on. 7-25 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
“Pause” status. You cannot print in this status. Double-click the printer icon in the “Devices and Printers” or “Printers and Faxes” folder; if printing is paused, open the [Printer] menu and clear the [Pause Printing] check box. 7-26 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
What to do The cut is crooked, the cut edge is The cutter needs to be replaced. frayed or turned up, or the coating is Contact service support to request cutter replacement. cracked. 7-27 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Are the printer’s adjustment values misaligned? Check the printer’s adjustment values. If the adjustment value is misaligned, it should be corrected. See $ “6.1.3 Printer Adjustment” in the “Operation Guide (Administrator Edition)”. 7-28 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
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Are the settings for the print data in the application correct? printing. Make sure that the paper settings in the application are correct as well as in the printer driver. See $ “3.2.2 Borderless Printing” (Page 3-20) for more details. 7-29 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
This is not a fault. This may occur if the printer continually prints. If the sound is disconcerting, stop printing and start again in a short time later. 7-30 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
When a Problem Cannot be Cleared When a Problem Cannot be Cleared If you cannot resolve a problem after taking the measures described in the “Troubleshooting” section, contact service support. 7-31 - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Yellow (Y) Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink consumed during head cleaning. Spindle Unit The same as the spindle unit supplied with the printer. Remove protective materials before use. Tray A tray for holding print outs. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
• Move the printer with ink cartridges installed. Do not remove the ink cartridges; otherwise, the nozzles may be clogged and make it impossible to print, or ink may leak. • When moving the printer, do not tilt it. Ink could leak out. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Consult service support in advance if you need to transport the product over a long distance, such as when sending it back for repair. 8.2.2 After Moving After moving, make sure that the print head is not clogged before use. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Power off: 0.5 W or lower Power off: 0.5 W or lower 8.3.3 Paper Specifications Paper type FUJIFILM Quality Dry Photo Paper (Glossy, Luster, Silk) Paper core size Roll paper feeder (3 inch core diameter): Outer diameter less than 168 mm/One can be loaded...
Approx. 26.5 kg (printer only) Dimensions 490 (W) x 430 (D) x 354 (H) mm 8.3.7 Necessary Space Jam Release 150 mm - Airflow (Intake) Printer - Jam Release 150 mm 30 mm Airflow (Exhaust) 300 mm Paper change, etc. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...
Agreement entered into at the time of purchase. In the event that you accept an updated version of the System which may be supplied by FUJIFILM to you in the future, it is agreed that this License shall automatically apply to the updated version of the System.
(including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage. - Frontier DE100 Operation Guide -...