Page 3 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Important Notice For Users in Europe The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.
Page 4 • The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification. • MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the shop where you bought this equipment.
Page 5 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
Page 6 This manual explains the operation procedure when you start the printer for the first time. Operation Manual (this manual) Purpose and Target Readers This manual explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet Printer VJ-1626UH. This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer.
Page 7 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Manual Configuration Section Description This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know, 1 Safety instructions caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit. 2 Product overview This chapter explains the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each part. 3 Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions Types and meanings of warnings ....... 14 Important safety instructions .
Page 10 Table of Contents VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.6 Setting media type..........95 3.5.7 Media Type Change Procedure from Media Type Menu.
Page 11 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Table of Contents Panel setup menu Sleep mode menu ......... . . 210 5.1.1 Timer Setting menu .
Page 12 Table of Contents VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Wearing the gloves and goggles ....... 264 6.1.1 How to wear the supplied gloves .
Page 13 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Table of Contents Appendix Product specifications........336 8.1.1 Printer specifications .
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Page 15: Safety Instructions
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know, caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit. WARNING • When installing and operating this printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings in this book.
Page 16: Types And Meanings Of Warnings
1 Safety instructions VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Types and meanings of warnings The warnings in the Operation Manual and the warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into three stages. Understand the meanings of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this manual.
Page 17: Important Safety Instructions
It could lead to an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn OFF the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. Wire the various cords as directed in the Operation Manual. Mistaken wiring could cause fire.
Page 18 1 Safety instructions VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Take power for the printer directly from the power socket (AC 100-120 V or AC 200-240 V). Do not use multiple plugs on the same socket. This could generate heat and might cause fire. Be sure to use a dedicated power socket with earth wire for the power supply, and connect it to the earth wire.
Page 19 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety instructions Do not open covers attached using screws under any circumstances. This may cause an electric shock or a malfunction. Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the flushing-box sponges. If waste fluid comes into contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the media feed function may be affected.
Page 20 1 Safety instructions VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL You need to let the ink flow inside the printer regularly, therefore, do not turn OFF the printer after regular operation; make sure you use the Sleep mode. Ink is maintained automatically in Sleep mode. •...
Page 21: Warning Labels
Avoid either organic solvents or gasoline. • It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels Pasting locations of the warning labels are shown in the following figure.
Page 22 1 Safety instructions VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Front side Types of warning labels 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 23 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety instructions Types of warning labels 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 24 1 Safety instructions VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Types of warning labels NOTICE: Minimise exposure to eyes or skin. 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 25 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety instructions Rear side Types of warning labels 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 26 1 Safety instructions VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 27: Product Overview
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview Product overview This chapter explains the features of this printer along with the names and functions of each part.
Page 28: Features
2 Product overview VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Features This section explains the main features of the printer. (1) Adopting UV curing ink UV curing ink (Ultraviolet curable ink) has improved the operability as it is cured and fixated immediately after printing. Ink fixation on various materials has also improved. (2) Supporting thick media Height adjustment mechanism of the print head now supports rigid media of up to a thickness of 15.0...
Page 29: Names Of Parts And Functions
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview Names of parts and functions This section explains the names and functions of each part. 2.2.1 Front section Name Function Connecor Used to install the optional spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10). Pressurizing rollers nstalled inside of the front cover. Press and hold the media when printing.
Page 30 2 Product overview VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Name Function Front cover Used for preventing a user from coming in contact with the driving mechanism during the printer operation. Opened and closed when media is set or jammed. It is normally closed. Printer operation panel Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are performed.
Page 31: Rear Section
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview 2.2.2 Rear section Name Function Roll media holders Used to load the roll media. Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders. Rear media loading lever Used for fixing or releasing the media.
Page 32: Operation Panel
2 Product overview VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2.2.3 Operation panel Used for setting operation conditions, display of printer status and various functions. Names of each operation key (Switch) and status display along with the functions are explained. •Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel. 4.3 Menu setups on the operation panel •When performing menu setting from the printer operation panel: 4.4 Operating from the operation panel...
Page 33 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview (1) Operation keys NOTE • The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on printer status (Normal or Setup menu display). For details about printer status, refer to “ ”. 2.3 Printer status Name Normal Setup menu display...
Page 34 •When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm. 7.2.5 Error requiring restart •If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 2.2 Names of parts and functions...
Page 35: Indicator Display
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview 2.2.4 Indicator display Indicator to indicate the status of the ink or cartridges is displayed on the LED panel in the following situations: • In the Normal operation 2.3.2 Normal • During printing • To display ink or cartridge errors 7.2.2 Error message display and remedies Name...
Page 36 2 Product overview VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL For four colors: Slot No. Ink color Magenta (M) Magenta (M) Cyan (C) Cyan (C) Black (K) Yellow (Y) 2.2 Names of parts and functions...
Page 37 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview 2.2.4.1 Estimated Ink level graphic Indicator to display the conditions of ink/cartridges Remaining ink amount : More than 80%, less than 100% Remaining ink amount : More than 60%, less than 80% Remaining ink amount : More than 40%, less than 60% Remaining ink amount : More than 20%, less than 40%...
Page 38: Printer Status
2 Product overview VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Printer status This chapter explains printer status. 2.3.1 Number of colors to be used You can select the number of ink colors to set to this printer at the time of initial ink filling. Each ink set has the following features: •...
Page 39: Changing Printer Status
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product overview 2.3.4 Changing printer status Follow the procedure below and change printer status. (1) Normal  Setup menu display Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel when the printer is Normal. • “Menu 1: Sleep Mode>” is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to the Setup menu. NOTE •...
Page 40 2 Product overview VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2.3 Printer status...
Page 41: Before Using
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer.
Page 42: Power Cable Connection
• Do not route the power cable near heating appliances. NOTE • Contact your local MUTOH dealer in case of power cable damage. • This product is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V. 3.1 Power cable connection...
Page 43 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using Follow the procedure below to install the power cable. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned OFF. NOTE • The power is ON when the [Power] key of the operation panel is pressed in. Press the key once again to turn OFF the power.
Page 44 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3. Insert the power cable plug firmly in the socket. WARNING • Do not pull out or insert the power plug with a wet hand. This could lead to an electric shock. • Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100-120 V or AC 200-240 V). If a power supply other than the specified voltage is used, it could cause an electric shock and fire.
Page 45 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using NOTE • Contact the retail outlet of purchase if the earth connection cannot be established, or if the earth connection is not given. • When the power supply of the printer is ON, do not pull out the power cable from the power socket. Whenever the plug is pulled out from the power socket, allow one minute or more before inserting the plug in the power socket again.
Page 46: Turning The Power On/Off
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Turning the power ON/OFF This section explains how to turn the printer ON/OFF. 3.2.1 Turning the power ON Follow the procedure below to turn the power ON. 1. Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to turn ON the printer. •...
Page 47: Turning The Power Off
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.2.2 Turning the power OFF WARNING • When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put the printer into the sleep mode. If you do not put the printer into the sleep mode, the ink in its interior could settle out and/or coagulate, causing poor image quality or printer failure.
Page 48: Sleep Mode
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Sleep mode If you set the printer's sleep mode, the printer performs the following operation. • Vacuum fan stops. • All Lamps turn off except for Power lamp. • Automatic Head cleaning is performed after the time set in the Timer Setting Menu has elapsed. 5.1.1 Timer Setting menu •...
Page 49: Set Sleep Mode On The Printer
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.3.1 Set sleep mode on the printer 1. Make sure that the printer's operating condition is as follows: • Printing or other operation is not in progress. • Operation panel display is in the Normal condition. •...
Page 50 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Set the Head cleaning interval while the printer is in Sleep Mode.If it has already been set, proceed to step 7. 4. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Timer: Off” is displayed on Operation panel. 5.
Page 51 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • The timer has been set. • “Sleep Mode1: Timer Set” is displayed on Operation panel. 7. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Sleep Mode2: Start”. •...
Page 52 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 10. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Sleep Mode3: Start". • "Start Sleep Mode?" is displayed on Operation panel. 11. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Restart -> ENTER” is displayed on Operation panel. •...
Page 53: Recover The Printer From Sleep Mode
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.3.2 Recover the printer from sleep mode 1. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • The printer returns to the Normal condition. 3.3 Sleep mode...
Page 54: Initial Ink Filling
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Initial ink filling Head cleaning and the initial ink filling are required before you use this printer. NOTE • This operation takes about 33 minutes (excluding the time to remove or attach the ink cartridges). Outline of the procedure is as follows.
Page 55 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3. Remove cleaning cartridges from the printer. Name cleaning cartridge • The printer performs Head cleaning. 4. Shake the ink cartridges. Name Ink cartridge 3.4 Initial ink filling...
Page 56 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Insert the ink cartridges into Ink cartridge slots. Name Ink cartridge Ink cartridge slots • The printer fills the ink. 3.4 Initial ink filling...
Page 57: Details Of Initial Ink Filling
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.4.1 Details of initial ink filling Follow the procedure below to perform initial ink filling. WARNING • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place - avoid direct sunlight.. • After opening the aluminum package, put the cartridge back in the opened package to store.
Page 58 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Ink Comb.: 4Color” is displayed on Operation panel. 3. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select the number of ink colors you want to use. •...
Page 59 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using NOTE • If this message is displayed during operation, check Waste fluid tank and remove any waste fluid. If there is waste fluid inside the tank, the cleaning liquid is wasted. 5. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 60 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7. Insert cleaning cartridges into all Ink cartridge slots. Name Cleaning cartridge Ink cartridge slots • Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing up and insert it into the printer. • Insert Cleaning cartridges all the way in Ink cartridge slot. •...
Page 61 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 9. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. 10. Prepare ink cartridges. • The number of ink cartridges or Cleaning cartridges to be used differs depending on the number of colors selected in step 3. (1) When using 4-color set •...
Page 62 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 11. Shake ink cartridge horizontally 10 times. CAUTION • Shake the ink cartridge before use. • Shake the ink cartridges periodically. Otherwise, the ink inside the cartridges settles or coagulates and may cause poor print quality or a malfunction.
Page 63 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using (1) When using 4-color set 4 colors 4 colors slot 2 slot 3 slot 5 slot 6 slot 1 slot 4 Name Ink cartridge Ink cartridge slots (2) When using 6-color set 6 colors 6 colors slot 2 slot 3...
Page 64 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refill a small amount of ink, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 3.4 Initial ink filling...
Page 65: Setting Media
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using Setting media 3.5.1 Installing Media-feed table When using rigid media on this printer, use Media-feed table (optional). Follow the procedure below to install Media-feed table. The following items are required for installing Media-feed table: •...
Page 66 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2. Loosen retaining screws of Media-feed table, and slowly level the table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screw 3.5 Setting media...
Page 67 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3. Tighten the leveling screws of Media-feed table (2 places, both sides), and fix the table. NOTE • When fixing the leveling screws, hold the frame while pressuring the rubber foot, and then turn the screw until it doesn't turn any further.
Page 68 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Insert the positioning guide of Media-feed table into the square hole of Paper guide R. • If the height of the positioning guide does not match the square hole, turn the screw of Media- feed table's caster, and adjust the height.
Page 69 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. Place the level at the edge of printer's platen, and check the position of the air bubble. Name Level Platen 7. Place the level on the frame of Media-feed table. Place the level on the same side as when you placed it on the printer. Name Level Frame of Media-feed table...
Page 70 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8. Turn the screw of Media-feed table's caster (the one further from the printer) with a spanner, and adjust the slant. • Make sure that the position of the level's air bubble is at the same position as when you place it on the printer.
Page 71 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.5.1.2 Front side 1. Loosen retaining screws of Media-feed table, and slowly level the table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screw 3.5 Setting media...
Page 72 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 2. Tighten the leveling screws of Media-feed table (2 places, both sides), and fix the table. NOTE • When fixing the leveling screws, hold the frame while pressuring the rubber foot, and then turn the screw until it doesn't turn any further.
Page 73 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3. Insert the positioning guide of Media-feed table into the square hole of Paper guide F. • If the height of the positioning guide does not match the square hole, turn the screw of Media- feed table's caster, and adjust the height.
Page 74 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Place the level at the edge of printer's platen, and check the position of the air bubble. Name Level Platen 6. Place the level on the frame of Media-feed table. Place the level on the same side as when you placed it on the printer. Name Frame of Media-feed table Level...
Page 75 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 7. Turn the screw of Media-feed table's caster (the one further from the printer) with a spanner, and adjust the slant. Make sure that the position of the level's air bubble is at the same position as when you place it on the printer.
Page 76: Loading Rigid Media
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.2 Loading rigid media NOTE You can load the following rigid media on this printer: • Maximum width: 1,625 mm • Minimum width: 182 mm • Maximum depth: 1,200 mm • Minimum depth: 200 mm •...
Page 77 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3. Raise Front media loading lever (lower Rear media loading lever). • Media-feed table is excluded from the illustration for simplicity. Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever 4. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 3.5 Setting media...
Page 78 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Loosen the rail retaining screw on Media-feed table (rear side), and widen the rails to the sides so that you can place the rigid media. Make sure that the rigid media is set on the center of the printer. Name Rail Rail retaining screws...
Page 79 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 7. Place the rigid media on Media-feed table (front side) in the same way, and fix the rails at where there is a 5 mm gap between the stoppers on both sides and the media. Name Rigid media Stopper...
Page 80 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 9. If the right edge of the roll media goes further right from the loading mark when seen from the front, adjust the position of Media-feed table's rails. Loading mark is not used for deciding where the right edge of the media should be placed. There should be no problem if the media is placed away from the line, as long as it does not go beyond the line.
Page 81 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 11. Lower Front media loading lever. (Raise Rear media loading lever) • Media-feed table is excluded from the illustration for simplicity. Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever NOTE • Push Front media loading lever down and lower it firmly. For Rear media loading lever, push it up firmly.
Page 82 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 13. Press down the [-] key on Operation panel for a while, and check that the rigid media can be fed no problem. • Perform checking on the whole surface of the rigid media. 14.
Page 83 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 15. Raise Front media loading lever (lower Rear media loading lever), and put the rigid media back to the original position. • Media-feed table is excluded from the illustration for simplicity. Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever Rigid media 16.
Page 84 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • After fixing the caster height, even when Media-feed table is removed, you do not need to adjust Media-feed table's height in the following situation. • Printer has not been moved • Media type has not been changed •...
Page 85: Removing Media-Feed Table (Optional)
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.5.3 Removing Media-feed table (optional) This section explains how to remove Media-feed table. When Media-feed table (optional) is installed on the printer, remove it before using the roll media. Follow the procedure below to remove Media-feed table. 1.
Page 86 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL b. Loosen the leveling screws (2 places, both sides), and fold Media-feed table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screws c. Tighten the vertical retaining screws and fix Media-feed table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screws 3.5 Setting media...
Page 87 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 2. Remove Media-feed table on the rear side of the printer. a. Pull Media-feed table forward, and remove the positioning guide from the hole of Paper guide R. NOTE • When removing Media-feed table, make sure that you do not damage the printer with the positioning guide.
Page 88: Loading Roll Media
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.4 Loading roll media This section explains how to load roll media. Put the roll media in the center. NOTE • The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. •...
Page 89 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 2. Tighten the fixing lever on the left of Roll media holder, and fix the Roll media holder (Left). Name Roll media holder (Left) Fixing lever 3. Set the roll media to the roll media holder (Left). Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media...
Page 90 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Set the roll media to the roll media holder (Right) and fixed the fixing lever. Name Roll media holder (Right) Roll media Fixing lever 5. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, move the roll media to the center and tighten the levers.
Page 91: Setting Roll Media
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.5.5 Setting roll media This section explains how to set roll media. Follow the procedure below to set roll media. 1. Turn the unit ON. CAUTION • Do not operate the media loading lever during initial operation and printing. The print head portion may touch the pressurizing roller portion, and cause a malfunction.
Page 92 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3. Raise Front media loading lever (lower Rear media loading lever). Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever • “Lever Up” is displayed on the operation panel. 4. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 3.5 Setting media...
Page 93 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 5. Set the roll media to the media feed slot. NOTE • If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it. Name Roll media Media feed slot 6.
Page 94 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7. Rewind the roll media a little by rolling the flange on the roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any slack or slant. NOTE • If you rewind the roll media too much, the roll media may come off from Media feed slot and may fall on the rear side of the printer.
Page 95 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 8. If the edge of the roll media is set less than 5 mm from the edge of the pressurizing roller, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media. a. Loosen Fixing levers ( ) of the right and left Roll media holders, and move the roll media to left or right( b.
Page 96 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 9. Lower Front media loading lever (raise Rear media loading lever). Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever NOTE • Push Front media loading lever down and lower it firmly. For Rear media loading lever, push it up firmly. If the lever is not firmly lowered or raised, the media may not be detected.
Page 97: Setting Media Type
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.5.6 Setting media type This section explains how to set the media type. Follow the procedure below to set the media type. NOTE • After changing the media type, reset the media feed compensation. 1.
Page 98 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. NOTE • If the following operations are performed in the media type setup menu, the printer starts media initial operation with the media type displayed on the panel. •...
Page 99 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. To change value of the head height, press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel. NOTE • When using rigid media with a soft printing surface, the head height value displayed on Operation panel may differ from the actual media thickness.
Page 100: Media Type Change Procedure From Media Type Menu
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • “Media Initial” is displayed on the operation panel. • Media initial operation restarts. • After media initial operation is complete, “Ready to Print” is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to Normal.
Page 101 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 2. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Menu2: User Type”. 3. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • “User: Type 1” is displayed on the operation panel. 4.
Page 102 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • After the user type is changed, “Paper Thick Changed?” is displayed on the operation panel. NOTE • When the same media type as last time is selected, “**>1: Print Mode” is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 103 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.5.7.2 When the media thickness detection is OFF If the media thickness detection is set to OFF, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Media Type Heater Link Roll Origin Rigid...
Page 104 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select the user type to use. 5. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • When the media type is changed to a different media type (contents of user media is already set), “Warning! *.*mm ->”...
Page 105 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. Check if the media thickness displayed on the operation panel is same as the specified media thickness. a. If the media thickness is correct, press [Enter] key. • “Misuse Damage Unit” is displayed on the operation panel. CAUTION •...
Page 106 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8. Select whether to detect the media thickness. a. To skip the media thickness detection, press [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The printer performs media initialization. (The media thickness will not be detected.) •...
Page 107 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using •The total amount of the head height setting value (thickness) and the input adjustment value (adjustment) is displayed in “ *.*” . •When you press the [>] key on the operation panel, the setting value (*.*) and the input adjustment value ( . ) are each displayed, as in “Thick.
Page 108 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 10. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • “Media Initial” is displayed on the operation panel. • Media initial operation restarts. • After media initial operation is complete, “Ready to Print” is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to Normal.
Page 109: Test Print
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using Test print Follow the procedure below to perform Test printing to confirm that the printer works correctly. CAUTION • Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction. •...
Page 110 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL c. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • “Test1: Nozzle Check” is displayed on the operation panel. • The display shifts to the Test print menu. 5.4 TestPrint Menu 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select an item for printing from the following items.
Page 111 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using NOTE • When “Banner 1” is set in the Print Mode menu, “PalettePrint” is not displayed in the Test Print menu. 5.4 TestPrint Menu • When using the 4-color set, the item for “nozzle check B” is not displayed. 5.
Page 112: Nozzle Check
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.1 Nozzle check It is used to check whether there are any clogged heads, or missing or blurred prints. NOTE • If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head. 6.5.3 Head cleaning Perform the nozzle check once again at the end of the work.
Page 113: Nozzle Check B
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.6.2 Nozzle check B This is nozzle check for white ink.The background of the nozzle check pattern will be colored so that white ink can be seen. NOTE • If the nozzle check result shows that the checked points are blurred or missing, perform Head cleaning.
Page 114: Mode Print
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.3 Mode print Used to confirm the following printing conditions. • Print Mode • Effect • Adjustment value •Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.6 Test print 2014/03/01 0:00 Q2(1440x1440N 16Pass Bi)- i-Weave UV/PF Adjust:0.00% 3.6 Test print...
Page 115: Setup Print
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.6.4 Setup print Used to check the current setup of the printer. NOTE • Keep the created print setup parameters at hand. Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.6 Test print 3.6 Test print...
Page 116: Palette Print
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.5 Palette print Palette print is executed for the color demonstration. NOTE • When “Banner 1” is set in the Print Mode menu, “PalettePrint” is not displayed in the Test Print menu. 5.4 TestPrint Menu •Refer to the following for printing procedure.
Page 117: Color Verify
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.6.6 Color verify The “Color Verify” feature can be utilized to aid the printer operator in checking for and isolating potential color reproduction variations before they become a visual detriment. 14 color patches are printed and then measured by using the optional Spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10).
Page 118 • The optional SPECTROVUE VM-10 is required to perform this function. For more information about the SPECTROVUE VM-10, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Before performing this function, make sure to print the nozzle check pattern to check if there is no missing nozzle.
Page 119 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3. Display the Test Print menu on the operation panel. a. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Media Type Heater Link Roll Origin Rigid Long Feed • “Menu 1: Setup>” is displayed on the operation panel. •...
Page 120 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select “ Test6 : Color Verify”. 5. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The printing of following items starts. a.
Page 121 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. Press the [Enter] key. • “Wait for a while...” is displayed on the operation panel. • The print head moves to the left. • “Open left mainte. cover.” is displayed on the operation panel. 7.
Page 122 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8. Firmly pinch the tabs on both sides of the connector cap with your fingers, pull the connector cap toward left to remove it from the print head. Name Connector cap Tabs Print head section 9.
Page 123 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 10. Press the [Enter] key. • “Wait for a while...” is displayed on the operation panel. • The printer checks the connection between the printer and spectrophotometer. • “Set white plate then close left maintenance cover.” is displayed on the operation panel. 11.
Page 124 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 12. Close the maintenance cover. Name Maintenance cover • The print head moves to the right. • “Wait for a while...” is displayed on the operation panel. 13. When “Start measurement [ENTER]” is displayed on the operation panel, press the [Enter] key. •...
Page 125 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 14. Press the [Enter] key. • “Wait for a while...”is displayed on the operation panel. • The print head moves to the left. • “Open left mainte. cover.” is displayed on the operation panel. 15.
Page 126 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 16. While holding down the release buttons on both sides of Spectrophotometer, pull it toward left and remove it from the print head. Name Spectrophotometer Release buttons Print head section 17. Firmly pinch the tabs on both sides of the connector cap with your fingers, and install it to the connector at the print head.
Page 127 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 18. Press the [Enter] key. • “Wait for a while...”is displayed on the operation panel. • “Remove white plate then close mainte. cover.” is displayed on the operation panel. 19. Remove the white reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the black side faces up, and install it back to the original place.
Page 128 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 20. Close the maintenance cover. Name Maintenance cover • The printing of following items starts. • Date • Serial Number • Color Difference (dE) C o l o r V e r i f i c a t i o n 2011/11/01 15:25 Serial No.
Page 129 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 21. Check the color difference (dE). Followings are the commonly recognized indications of color difference (dE). • dE < 1.0: No discernable difference in color. • dE < 3.2: Minimally discernable color difference for colors viewed side-by-side. •...
Page 130: Adjust Print
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Adjust print It is used for optimizing the quality of image prints. Adjustment methods for this printer are as follows. Adjustment Description Reference method Standard Adjustment is performed only for the print mode used by the 3.7.1 Standard print current User Type.When using Standard for adjustment, set quality adjustment...
Page 131: Standard Print Quality Adjustment
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.7.1 Standard print quality adjustment Adjusts only the print mode in the user type setting which is currently set. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Adj. Print1 : Confirm ptn. Print out the confirmation pattern and 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation Standard...
Page 132 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern Print out the confirmation pattern of the print mode in the user type setting which is currently set. 1. Turn ON the printer and load the roll media. 3.5.5 Setting roll media 2.
Page 133 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using c. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • “User: Type XX” (XX is a number between 1 and 30) is displayed on the operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select the user type to use. e.
Page 134 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL • The selected media (Type 1 to 30) is displayed in **. 5.2.1 Type menu • If you set the User type different from the previous time when the Media detection is set to On, “Change Media Thickness?”...
Page 135 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using h. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • “Adj.1: Confirm Ptn.” is displayed on Operation panel. • The diplay shifts to Adjust Print menu. 5.2.2.2 Adjust Print menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. •...
Page 136 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. Q1/Q2/G1/G2/B1/B2 Adequate Not adequate Not adequate a. When the printing result is “OK”: You do not need perform Alignment. The procedure for Alignment is complete. b.
Page 137 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.7.1.2 Standard rough adjustment pattern Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. Print rough adjustment pattern and register the set values. 1. Display the Standard Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as step 2 of 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern 2.
Page 138 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 11. “7” is selected in the next printing sample. Q1/Q2/G1/G2/B1/B2 NOTE •...
Page 139 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • Determines the setting. • The operation panel returns to “Adj.2: Rough Pattern”. 3.7 Adjust print...
Page 140 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.1.3 Standard fine adjustment pattern Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. Print micro adjustment pattern and register the set values. 1. Display the Standard Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as step 2 of 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern 2.
Page 141 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7. • “6” is selected in the next printing sample. Q1/Q2/G1/G2/B1/B2 NOTE •...
Page 142 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • Determines the setting. • The operation panel returns to “Adj.3: Fine Pattern”. 3.7 Adjust print...
Page 143: Custom Print Quality Adjustment
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.7.2 Custom print quality adjustment Perform adjustment for all patterns (A to F). All print modes will be adjusted. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Adj. Print2 : Confirm ptn. Print out the confirmation patterns (A to 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation Custom...
Page 144 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Perform micro adjustment if the printer is not fully adjusted after rough adjustment. • In adjustment patterns, there are “Rough adjustment pattern ALL”, “Fine adjustment ALL” in which you can adjust all patterns, and “Rough adjustment pattern A to F” and “Fine adjustment patterns A to F”...
Page 145 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using c. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “User: TypeXX” (XX is a number between 1 and 30) is displayed on Operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select the user type setting. e.
Page 146 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL g. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “Adjust print1: Standard” is displayed on Operation panel. h. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Adj Print2: Custom”. i. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 147 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • A confirmation pattern will be printed. Four confirmation patterns of A to F will be printed. Bi-dir slow speed small drop family Bi-dir normal speed large drop family •...
Page 148 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. • Check each of the confirmation patterns A to F. Bi-dir slow speed small drop family Adequate Not adequate Adequate Bi-dir normal speed large drop family a.
Page 149 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.7.2.2 Custom rough adjustment pattern Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. Print rough adjustment pattern and register the set values. Menu name Description Reference Adj. Print2 : Rough Ptn. ALL All confirmation patterns (A to F) will be 3.7.2.2.1 Rough Ptn.
Page 150 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL • A rough adjustment pattern will be printed. Bi-dir slow speed small drop family Bi-dir normal speed large drop family • For the rough adjustment pattern, the same petterns will be printed on both sides and center of the media.
Page 151 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 11. • “7” is selected in the following pattern A. Bi-dir slow speed small drop family...
Page 152 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. 7. Enter the values for patterns B to F in the same way. • Press the [Enter] key to set the value. •...
Page 153 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.7.2.2.2 Rough PatternA to F Print one rough adjustment pattern from A to F and register the set value. The following describes how to adjust pattern A only. 1. Display the Custom Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as Step 2 of 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation pattern 2.
Page 154 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 11. • “7” is selected in the following pattern A. B i-dir normal speed large drop family...
Page 155 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • “Adj.3: Rough Pattern A” is displayed on Operation panel. 3.7 Adjust print...
Page 156 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.2.3 Custom fine adjustment pattern Perform fine adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Adj. Print2 : Fine Ptn. ALL All confirmation patterns (A to F) will be 3.7.2.3.1 Fine Ptn.
Page 157 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using • A fine adjustment pattern will be printed. For Adjust print pattern printing, nine adjust print patterns (A to F) are printed. Bi-dir slow speed small drop family Bi-dir normal speed large drop family •...
Page 158 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to enter the number that you selected in Step 4. NOTE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the display returns to “Adj.9: Adj. PatternALL”.
Page 159 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.7.2.3.2 Fine PatternA to F Print one fine adjustment pattern from A to F and register the set value. The following describes how to adjust pattern A only. 1. Display the Custom Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as Step 2 of 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation pattern 2.
Page 160 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7. • “6” is selected in the next printing sample. B i-dir normal speed large drop family...
Page 161 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • “Adj10: Adj. PatternA” is displayed on Operation panel. 3.7 Adjust print...
Page 162: Connecting The Printer To Pc
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Connecting the printer to PC This section explains how to connect the printer and a PC. 3.8.1 System requirements The operating systems with which this printer is compatible are as follows. Operating system Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista NOTE •...
Page 163: Connecting A Network Interface Cable
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.8.3 Connecting a network interface cable This section explains how to connect a network interface cable. Follow the procedure below to connect this printer to your PC. 1. Turn OFF both the printer and PC. 2.
Page 164: Setting The Ip Address
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.8.4 Setting the IP address This section explains how to set the IP address of the printer side. Follow the procedure below to set the IP address. 1. Confirm that the printer is turned ON. 3.2.1 Turning the power ON 2.
Page 165 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Initial3: IP Address” 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “192.168.1.253” (default) is displayed on the operation panel. 7. Press the following keys on the operation panel and set the value. •...
Page 166 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8. After setting is completed, press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel. • The display enters the previous menu. 9. Reboot the printer. NOTE • After setting the IP address, be sure to reboot the printer. When the printer is not rebooted after setting the IP address, the setting value may return to the default.
Page 167: Setting Subnet Mask
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 3.8.5 Setting subnet mask This section explains how to set the subnet mask of the printer side. Both the printer and the network connecting the printer must have the same subnet mask setting. Configure the subnet mask following the procedure below. 1.
Page 168 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key to select “Initial4: Subnet Mask”. 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “255.255.255.0” (default) is displayed on the operation panel. 7. Press the following keys on the operation panel and set the value. •...
Page 169 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 8. After setting is completed, press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel. • The display enters the previous menu. 9. Reboot the printer. NOTE • After setting the subnet mask, be sure to reboot the printer. When the printer is not rebooted after setting the IP address, the setting value may return to the default.
Page 170: Gateway Setting
3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3.8.6 Gateway setting This section explains how to set the gateway on the printer side. Both the printer and the gateway connecting the printer must have the same setting. Follow the procedure below to set the gateway. 1.
Page 171 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3 Before using 4. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • “Initial1: Language” is displayed on the operation panel. 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key to to select “Menu 5: Gateway”. 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 172 3 Before using VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7. Press the following keys on the operation panel and set the value. • [+] key: increases the setting value. • [–] key: decreases the setting value. • [Enter] key and [>] key: change the setting for the next segment. 8.
Page 173: Handling The Printer
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer.
Page 174: Print Flow Chart
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Print flow chart The following flow chart illustrates the procedure to perform printing with the printer. Refer to each section as required. 1. Create print data. Create print data with application software.  2.
Page 175 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer CAUTION • Before performing work, make sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS). • Keep the work area well-ventilated. The fumes from UV ink could adversely impact your health. If you experience headache, fatigue or dizziness, immediately get to fresh air. If nausea persists, seek medical advice.
Page 176: Media
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Media This section explains details of available media for this printer. 4.2.1 Loadable media <Rigid media> You can load the following rigid media *1 on this printer: • Maximum width: 1,625 mm • Minimum width: 182 mm •...
Page 177: Recommended Media
Select the appropriate media according to the usage. NOTE • For details of the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • If failures or malfunctions of the printer occur by the use of media that is not dedicated: • The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.
Page 178: Cautions On Handling Media
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.3 Cautions on handling media Note the following points when handling the media. NOTE • Use recommended media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows. Temperature Humidity Guaranteed range of printing accuracy 22˚C to 28˚C...
Page 179: Printing Area
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.2.5 Printing area The printable area of this printer is as follows. Printable Area Printable Area for thick media for roll media a=Max. 5mm(When layer printing: 40mm) a=Max. 15mm(When layer printing: 30mm) b=5mm to 25mm (a*= from the second pages onwards c=5mm(Maximum end edge of media is 40mm) in continuos printing=5mm)
Page 180: Head Height Adjustment
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.6 Head height adjustment Printing with high printing rate or using strongly-curved media can cause print heads to rub. Adjusting the distance from the print head surface to media (head height) may allow you to avoid head rub.
Page 181 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer •The head height setting value detected for the media’s thickness is displayed in "*.*". 2. Press the [+] key or [–] key to change the setting value for the head height. NOTE • The setting value range you can change is up to 1.5 mm plus the standard media thickness. 3.
Page 182: Media Feed Compensation
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.7 Media feed compensation This section explains the Media feed compensation. The feeding length depends on the media type. The following or similar results may be seen in prints. • Printed images overlap. •...
Page 183 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 2. Performs initial adjust print. a. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • "Feed Length: 250 mm" is displayed on the operation panel. •The length of media that is fed (feeding length) for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. •If you increase the feeding length, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.
Page 184 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL d. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The initial adjustment value is saved. • "PF2: Initial Change" is displayed on the operation panel. 5. Performs Confirm Print. a. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select "PF3: Confirm Print". b.
Page 185 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 6. Measure the distance between the two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using a ruler. Then, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when printing. a. If the distance does not match the feeding length, follow the procedure from Step 1 to Step 5 and readjust.
Page 186 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 9. Sets up Micro Adjustment Change. a. Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF5:Micro Change". b. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • "Micro Change: 0.00%" is displayed on the operation panel. c.
Page 187: Installing Media Holder Plates
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.2.8 Installing media holder plates When you use thin media (with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm) such as roll media, warpage may occur on both edges of the media depending on the media type or use conditions, resulting in damage to the media by the print head surface.
Page 188 • Using the printer with deformed media plates may damage the grid roller or print heads. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. NOTE • If there is interference with the media as it is fed through the printer after the media holder plates have been installed, the media holder plates should not be used.
Page 189 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 6. If the plates are not used, return the plates to their initial positions as shown in the following figure. Name Roll media Media holder plate 4.2 Media...
Page 190: Menu Setups On The Operation Panel
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Menu setups on the operation panel 4.3.1 Panel setup menu overview This sub-section explains the Panel setup menu of the printer. There are the following items in the Panel setup menu. Setup item Description Sleep Mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured.
Page 191: Menu Setup Procedure
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.3.2 Menu setup procedure Follow the procedure below to configure each setup menu. 1. Confirm that the operation panel is Normal. 2. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. • "Menu1: Sleep Mode>" is displayed on the operation panel. •...
Page 192 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. When there are multiple setting items, press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select the item. 6. Press the [Enter] key. • Confirm the setting items to be changed. •...
Page 193 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 8. To save the changed setting, press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • The setting is saved and the next setup item is displayed. NOTE • If you press the [Cancel] key, [+] key or [.] key without pressing [Enter] key after changing a setting, the change will not be saved.
Page 194: Operating From The Operation Panel
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Operating from the operation panel This section explains various functions that can be operated from the operation panel. 2.2.3 Operation panel • For names and functions of each key, refer to " ". 4.4.1 Feeding media You can feed roll media at a position that you want.
Page 195: Stopping Printing Operation
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.4.2 Stopping printing operation If you want to stop printing for some reason, operate as follows. 1. Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer. 2. Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel. •...
Page 196 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 4. Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide, and cut the roll media. CAUTION • Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media. Mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand.
Page 197: Changing And Confirming Settings While Printing
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.4.4 Changing and confirming settings while printing While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu. 4.4.4.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu. 1.
Page 198 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.4.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing NOTE • When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select "Backup" to save the setting that you changed. If the printer returns to Normal without "Backup" being selected, the changed setting is not saved. •...
Page 199: Pausing Printing
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.4.5 Pausing printing It is possible to pause to print during printing. Follow the procedure below to pause or restart printing. NOTE • If the printing is paused, the print quality will not be guaranteed. 1.
Page 200: Normal Display While Printing
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.6 Normal Display while Printing The remaining length and remaining time to complete the currently printing data can be displayed by an easy operation. NOTE • The values displayed in this function are just standard values, not guarantee the accuracy. •...
Page 201 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 3. Press [-] key on the operation panel to display [Remain Time]. • The remaining length of data currently printing will be displayed. 4. Press [-] key on the operation panel to display [Roll Remain]. •...
Page 202: Using Spectrophotometer (Spectrovue
4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Using Spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) The optional spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) can be attached to print and measure the color target. Use SPECTROVUE VM-10-compliant RIP software when performing color calibration or color profiling for the printer to achieve accurate color printing. Follow the instructions below.
Page 203 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 5. Launch RIP software and start printing and measuring Color target. NOTE • For the settings and operating instructions on RIP software, refer to the instruction manual of RIP software. • The printer starts printing Color target. •...
Page 204 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7. Open Maintenance Cover on the left side of the printer. • "Remove connector cap and attach instrument. [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel. Name Maintenance Cover NOTE • After a certain period of time without opening Maintenance Cover, Print Head moves back to the right side of the printer for head protection.
Page 205 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 9. While holding down the release buttons on both sides of Spectrophotometer(SPECTROVUE VM- 10), install it on the connector of Print Head. Name Spectrophotometer Release button Print Head Connector NOTE • Make sure that Spectrophotometer is not installed obliquely and that there is no gap between Connector and Spectrophotometer.
Page 206 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 11. Remove White reference plate from the plate mounting position, turn it over so that the white side is facing up, and install it back to the original position. Name White reference plate Plate mounting position NOTE •...
Page 207 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 13. When "Start measurement [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel, press [Enter]. • Spectrophotometer starts measuring Color target. • "Measuring…" is displayed on Operation Panel. • When measuring is complete, "Detaching instrument [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel.
Page 208 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 15. Open Maintenance cover on the left side of the printer. • "Remove connector cap and attach instrument. [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel. Name Maintenance Cover 16. While pinching Release buttons on both sides of Spectrophotometer, pull Spectrophotometer toward left to remove it from Print Head.
Page 209 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 17. While strongly pinching the tabs on both sides of Connector cap, install it to Connector of Print Head. Name Connector cap Tabs Print Head Connector 18. Press [Enter]. • "Wait for a while…" is displayed on Operation Panel. •...
Page 210 4 Handling the printer VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 19. Remove White reference plate from the plate mounting position, turn it over so that the black side is facing up to install it to the original position. Name White reference plate Plate mounting position NOTE •...
Page 211: Panel Setup Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Panel setup menu The section explains the Setup menu of the printer. Setup item Description Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. 5.1 Sleep mode menu User Type menu Media is configured. 5.2 User Type menu Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured.
Page 212: Sleep Mode Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. When you activate sleep mode, the printer operates as follows. For detailed operation, check " ". 3.3.1 Set sleep mode on the printer WARNING • You need to let the ink flow inside the printer regularly, therefore, do not turn OFF the printer after regular operation;...
Page 213: Timer Setting Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.1.1 Timer Setting menu Set the Head cleaning interval of this printer for Sleep Mode. When more than the set time has passed, the print head is cleaned automatically. NOTE • During Sleep Mode, even if the set amount of time has passed, print-head cleaning is not performed under the following circumstances.
Page 214: Sleep Mode Start Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.3 Sleep Mode Start menu Activate Sleep Mode • During Sleep Mode, "Press Enter to restart" will be displayed in the operation panel. During Sleep Mode, pressing [Enter] key will return the printer to normal operation. NOTE •...
Page 215: User Type Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu User Type menu 5.2.1 Type menu Sets the user type setting for printing. You can set up to 30 different user settings as "Type 1 to 30" depending on the media type. Setup item Setting Description Media...
Page 216: Various Settings Of User Type
• End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc. The problems caused by the use of user media will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For details, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 5.2 User Type menu...
Page 217 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Type 1 to 30 Print Mode Sets up the print mode according to the usage of print data or print speed. • [>] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.2.2.1 Print mode menu Adjust Print Sets up when adjusting the printer for the optimum quality of...
Page 218 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.1 Print mode menu Settings for print quality (print mode) are set according to the usage of print data or print speed. NOTE • When "Banner 1" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed in the Test Print menu.
Page 219 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.2.2.1.1 Effect menu Sets up the Effect menu. Set up this menu when you want to improve print quality by adjusting the set print mode. NOTE • The print quality may not be improved depending on the printing condition. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 220 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.2 Adjust Print menu Sets up when adjusting the printer for the optimum quality of image print. NOTE • This printer was adjusted at the factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum printing quality. Adjust the quality if the print quality changes after the installation environment or the media is changed.
Page 221 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Custom Adjust Print menu Perform adjustment for all patterns from A to F. All print modes will be adjusted. Setup item Setting Description Adj. Print2 : Custom Confirm ptn The test patterns of A to F will be printed for Adjust print. Check before adjusting.
Page 222 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.3 PF Adjust menu Sets up various settings on the Media feed compensation. After changing the media, perform media feed compensation. Setup item Setting Description PF Adjust Initial Print Performs initial adjust print. •...
Page 223 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.2.2.3.2 Init.Adj.Change menu Sets up Initial Adjust Change. If the initial print result shows that the setting value differs from the actual length, enter the compensation value (the actual length measured in the initial print). Setup item Setting Description...
Page 224 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.3.5 Micro Adj.Change menu Sets up Micro Adjustment Change. Refer to the print results of the micro adjustment printing to enter the micro adjustment value (in pulse). Setup item Setting Description Micro Adj.Change –5.00% to <0 %>...
Page 225 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.2.2.5 Media thickness menu Functions of media thickness menu differ depending on the media thickness detection settings. • If the media thickness detection menu is set to Off, use this to enter and set the media thickness. 5.2.2.5.2 Media thickness confirmation menu •...
Page 226 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.6 Media Thickness Adjust menu Adjusts the media thickness. Adjust the head height in accordance with the actual media thickness. Setup item Setting Description Thickness Adj. Media thickness to media Change the media thickness adjustment setting value by thickness + 1.5 mm operating the following keys.
Page 227 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.2.2.7.1 Media thickness detection (media initial 1) Setup item Setting Description Height Media thickness is not detected during media initialization. Set the media thickness in the media thickness menu. 5.2.2.5 Media thickness menu Media thickness is detected during media initialization.
Page 228 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.7.2 Media width/top edge detection (media initial 2) Setup item Setting Description Media The media width and top edge are not detected during media initialization. Set the media width in the media width menu. 5.2.2.8 Media Width/Width check menu Top&Width Detect the media width and top edge during media...
Page 229 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.2.2.8.1 Media Width menu NOTE • If a larger value than the actual media width is set in the Media Width menu, the ink may be leaked on the media or printer during printing. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 230 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.9 Strike Wait menu Set up the strike wait time while overwrite printing as well as regular printing. Setup item Setting Description Strike Wait <0.0 sec.> to sec.0.1 sec. to Sets up the waiting interval per print head travel during 5.0 sec.
Page 231: Setup Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. Setup item Description Side Margin Specifies the right and left margins of printed media. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.3.1 Side Margin menu Take-up Set the operation of the optional take-up unit.
Page 232 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Description Life Times Displays the operational life time of each part. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.3.14 Life Times menu Header Dump Sets whether to print the following information (damp data) when printing. •...
Page 233: Side Margin Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.1 Side Margin menu Set up the right and left margins (side margins) while printing. NOTE • When the Spitting menu is set to "On Media", the maximum printable media width becomes 16mm shorter.
Page 234: Take-Up Unit Menu
• When the take-up unit is not installed, do not set the take-up unit menu to "On". By doing so, the product will be unable to function properly. •For details about the optional take-up unit, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Setup item...
Page 235 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Media loading position Side edge: • Side edge: set the right edge position of the media. -0 mm to +1,625 mm The higher the entered value, the further toward the Top edge: opposite of the origin side Print head moves.
Page 236: Origin Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.4 Origin menu Sets the beginning of printing (origin) of the print data. Set this when you want to print on the margin areas of the media that is already printed on, or when you want to print on the object that is set on the jig.
Page 237 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu <Enter the origin position> Setup item Setting Description Origin • X (media feeding distance): Change the print head position and media feeding distance 15.0mm to 999.9mm with the following keys. • Y (print head transferring •...
Page 238: Head Travel Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.5 Head Travel menu Sets up the range that Print head moves while printing. Setup item Setting Description CR Movement Data Print head moves the range of the print data width. The printing speed will be improved since the moving range of Print head is optimized.
Page 239 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.6.1 Layer Multi Strike menu You can set the number of multi strikes for each layer when performing layer printing. NOTE • Layer printing depends on the function of the RIP software supported. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 240 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.6.1.1 Color Layer menu Shifts to the Multi strike settings for Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Black (K). Setup item Setting Description Color 1 to 9 times Sets up the number of Multi strike. —...
Page 241: Slant Check Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.7 Slant Check menu Sets up slanting detection during media loading. Setup item Setting Description Slant Check <Off> Slant Check is not performed. Slant Check is performed. — • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 242 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.8.1 Idle Auto Cleaning (1) Standby 1 (type) Select the type for auto cleaning. Setup item Setting Description Standby 1 (type) <Off> • Off: Auto cleaning is not performed during printing. • Short: Discharges smaller amount of ink compared to Short Normal.
Page 243 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.8.2 Printing Mode Auto Cleaning Set the auto cleaning interval during printing. (1) Printing 1 (type) Select the type for auto cleaning. Setup item Setting Description Printing 1 <Off> • Off: Auto cleaning is not performed during printing. •...
Page 244: Roll Length Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.8.3 Pre-printing Mode Auto Cleaning Set the value for auto cleaning before printing. Setup item Setting Description Before Print <Off> • Off: Auto cleaning is not performed before printing. • Short: Discharges smaller amount of ink compared to Short Normal.
Page 245: 5.3.10 Paper Interlace Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.9.1 Roll media length menu Sets up the roll media length. NOTE • When replacing the roll media, adjust the roll media length again. If the roll media length is not set, the residual quantity of roll media is not displayed correctly. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 246: 5.3.11 Btminterlace Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.11 BtmInterlace menu Sets the BtmInterlace function. If the print is missing or blurred, specify the end edge treatment to "Off". Setup item Setting Description BtmInterlace The BtmInterlace function is not used. <On> The BtmInterlace function is used.
Page 247: 5.3.13 Ink Status Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.13 Ink Status menu Displays the various information about ink cartridge. NOTE • To display the Ink Status menu, use the genuine ink cartridge. If you use an ink cartridge other than the genuine one, ink status is not displayed correctly. •...
Page 248: 5.3.14 Life Times Menu
PF Motor • The part should be changed when all of the asterisks have disappeared, and "Change" is displayed. C Pump Contact your local MUTOH dealer to ask for replacing parts. UV LED — • [Cancel] key: shifts to the previous menu.
Page 249: 5.3.15 Header Dump Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.15 Header Dump menu Sets whether to print the following information (damp data) when printing. • Data header • Data dot number (printed only when Header damp setting is ON) • Printer serial number •...
Page 250: 5.3.17 White Maintenance Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.17 White maintenance menu Sets up white ink’s maintenance operation. White ink tends to settle or coagulate inside the print head or ink tubes.Therefore, the printer regularly discharges a small amount of white ink to maintain the performance, even in standby status. If you do not usually use white ink for regular printing, set to “Little”...
Page 251: 5.3.19 Spitting Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.19 Spitting menu Sets up the spitting operation while printing. NOTE • When Spitting is set to "Off", Nozzles will become easily clogged because spitting is not performed. In such a case, print quality cannot be guaranteed. •...
Page 252 5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Setting Description Spitting <On> Every time Print head moves back and forth for the set number of times, Print head performs the spitting operation at Spitting 5.3.19.1 Spitting box. Set the number of shuttles in " Pass Count menu ".
Page 253 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.3.19.1 Spitting Pass Count menu Set the intervals that Print head returns to Spitting boxes when "On" or "On Media" is set in Spitting menu. Print head returns to Spitting box every shuttle per the set number. NOTE •...
Page 254: Testprint Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL TestPrint Menu Performs nozzle check of the print head and setup list. NOTE • When "Banner 1" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed. 5.2.2.1 Print mode menu • When using the 4-color set, the item for “nozzle check B” is not displayed. •Refer to the following for the operation procedure of test print.
Page 255: Cleaning Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Cleaning menu Perform Head cleaning. •Head cleaning can be operated when the printer is Normal. Refer to the following for operation procedures. 6.5.3 Head cleaning Setup item Description Short Discharges smaller amount of ink compare to "Normal". •...
Page 256: Menu Option Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Menu Option menu Sets up the contents of the Setup menu. You can make setup items that you do not normally use invisible. Switch the setting "On (displayed)" to "Off (undisplayed)" using the [<] key or [>] key on the operation panel.
Page 257 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Ink Status <On> Sets up whether to display the Ink Status menu. Life Times <On> Sets up whether to display the Life Times menu. Header dump <On> Sets up whether to display the Header dump menu. Exhaust Fan <On>...
Page 258: Head Maintenance
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Head maintenance This is used when discharging ink in the printer. Setup item Setting Description Head maintenance Ink Discharge • Discharges the ink in the printer. This operation is performed before moving the printer. See below for the procedure.
Page 259: Ink Discharge Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.7.1 Ink Discharge menu Performs ink discharge. Setup item Setting Description Ink Discharge Start • [Enter] key: starts discharging ink. Empty WasteInk ->E Check the waste fluid tank and remove any waste fluid from the tank.
Page 260: Version Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Version menu Displays the versions of the firmware. This is to be used by a service person during maintenance. Setup item Setting Description Ver. *.** Displays the versions of the firmware on the main (M) and controller (H) sides.
Page 261: Default Settings
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu Default settings Display language or unit for LCD is configured. IP addresses are also configured. Setup item Setting Description Default settings Language Sets the language used in the menu items displayed on LCD monitor of Operation panel.
Page 262: Length Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.9.2 Length menu Sets the unit to display the length. Setup item Setting Description Length <mm> Displays the length in millimeters (mm). inch Displays the length in inches (inch). — • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 263: Subnet Mask Menu
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5.9.4 Subnet Mask menu Sets the subnet mask of the printer. Use this menu when using printer connecting the network. NOTE • Be sure to set the subnet mask after consulting the network administrator. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 264: 5.10 Job Status Menu
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5.10 Job Status Menu Various information of previous print will be displayed. The length of printed data and if the print is completed will be displayed. When the print is canceled, the information how much the print is completed will be displayed. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 265: Maintenance
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance Maintenance This chapter describes daily maintenance of the product.
Page 266: Wearing The Gloves And Goggles
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Wearing the gloves and goggles Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction. Wear protective gloves, goggles and/or face shield, and clothing while using of the printer. Especially when performing any of the following operations, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves) and goggles.
Page 267: Shaking Ink Cartridges
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance Shaking ink cartridges To maintain color stability, you need to shake all ink cartridges before operation every day. Also, when the following error message is displayed on Operation panel, shake the ink cartridge in the corresponding ink slot.
Page 268 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Follow the procedure below to shake ink cartridges. 1. Check that the printer is turned ON. 2. Wear the supplied gloves and remove ink cartridges from Ink cartridge slots. Name Ink cartridges 3. Using the paper towel provided with the printer to wipe off the ink attached to the printer plug of Ink cartridge.
Page 269 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 4. While holding the printer plug with a paper towel, shake the ink cartridge horizontally 10 times. Name Ink cartridge Paper towel 5. Re-insert the ink cartridges into Ink cartridge slots. Name Ink cartridge Ink cartridge slot NOTE Make sure you insert the ink cartridges into the original slots.
Page 270: Before Using Sleep Mode For A Long Time
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Before using sleep mode for a long time • Make sure that there is enough ink in ink cartridges. 5.3.13 Ink Status menu • Throw away the waste fluid inside Waste fluid bottle. 6.6 Disposal the waste fluids CAUTION •...
Page 271: Replacing Consumable Components
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance Replacing consumable components This section describes when and how to replace the ink cartridges, roll media and flushing-box sponges. 6.4.1 Replacing ink cartridges CAUTION • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place - avoid direct sunlight.. •...
Page 272 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • [*******] in the messages for ink cartridge replacement indicates the color that is almost empty or running out, using the slot number. <When using 6-color set> • 1: Black (K) • 2: Cyan (C) •...
Page 273 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance (2) Type For details about ink cartridge, contact your local MUTOH dealer. NOTE • Use genuine ink cartridges for replacement. This printer is designed to use genuine ink cartridges. If you use an ink cartridge that is not a product of the original manufacturer, •...
Page 274 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 1. Confirm that the printer is turned ON. NOTE • Do not replace ink cartridges when the printer is turned OFF. The remaining ink may not be detected correctly, causing abnormal printing. 2. Put on the supplied gloves and goggles and remove the ink cartridge you want to replace. Name Ink cartridge 3.
Page 275 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance Insert the ink cartridges into Ink cartridge slots. • Insert the ink cartridges all the way in ink cartridge slots. Name Ink cartridge 5. Confirm that Operation panel is back to the Normal condition. NOTE •...
Page 276: Replacing Roll Media
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6.4.2 Replacing roll media This sub-section describes when and how to replace roll media. (1) Replacement time Replace roll media in the following situations. a. When the roll media loaded in the printer runs out •...
Page 277 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 3. Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and take up roll media. Name Flanges Roll media 4. Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media. Name Roll media holder (Right) Fixing lever Roll media 6.4 Replacing consumable components...
Page 278 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder. Name Roll media holder (Left) Fixing lever Roll media 6. To load another roll media, refer to the following. 3.5 Setting media •For loading roll media, refer to "...
Page 279: Replacing The Flushing-Box Sponges
When ink clumps have accumulated on the flushing-box sponges beyond the flushing-box frame When to replace Name Ink clump Flushing-box frame (2) Type For types and details of the flushing-box sponge, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 6.4 Replacing consumable components...
Page 280 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL (3) Replacing steps Follow the steps below to replace the flushing-box sponges. CAUTION • For this operation, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves) and goggles to prevent ink from contacting your eyes or skin. •...
Page 281 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance b. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu3: Setup". c. Press the [>] key. • "Set1: Side Margin" is displayed on the operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "Set12: CR Maintenance". 6.4 Replacing consumable components...
Page 282 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL e. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation panel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.3.12 CR Maintenance menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. •...
Page 283 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 5. Open Maintenance cover on the right side of the printer. Name Maintenance cover 6. Insert your left hand from the front cover side. While holding the flushing box from above, lift the flushing-box sponge hook and release the hook. Then, remove the flushing-box sponge holder. Name Flushing-box sponge hook Flushing-box sponge holder...
Page 284 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7. Install the new flushing-box sponge holders to each flushing box. Name Flushing-box sponge holder Flushing boxes 8. Close the maintenance cover. Name Maintenance cover 6.4 Replacing consumable components...
Page 285 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 9. Close the front cover. Name Front cover 10. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The print head returns to its original position. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation panel. 11.
Page 286: Cleaning The Printer
It could lead to an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn OFF the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. CAUTION • When cleaning the areas other than the print head and wiper, be sure to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power plug.
Page 287: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6.5.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer This sub-section describes how to clean the inside of the printer. Periodic (every month) cleaning is necessary. Follow the procedure below. 1. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 2.
Page 288 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 3. Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe out paper powder and ink attached to the platen and media guide. Name Platen Media guide 4. Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted (silver color) area in the center of the grid roller.
Page 289: Head Cleaning
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6.5.3 Head cleaning If printed data is blurred or lacks part of it, clean the print head surface and nozzle (Head cleaning). Follow the procedure below to perform Head cleaning. NOTE • Remove media when cleaning. Cleaning with media loaded may lead to contact between the print head and media.
Page 290 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press the [Cleaning] key on the operation panel for at least 2 seconds. • Start Head cleaning. • "Cleaning **%" is displayed on the operation panel. • After Head cleaning is complete, the operation panel shifts to Normal. NOTE •...
Page 291: Cleaning The Cleaning Wiper Unit
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6.5.4 Cleaning the cleaning wiper unit This section explains how to clean the Cleaning wiper and around it. Follow the procedure below to clean the Cleaning wiper. CAUTION • For this operation, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves) and goggles to prevent ink from contacting your eyes or skin.
Page 292 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL • The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display. b. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu3: Setup". c. Press the [>] key. • "Set1: Side Margin" is displayed on the operation panel. d.
Page 293 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance e. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation panel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.3.12 CR Maintenance menu 2. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 294 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Open Maintenance cover on the right of the printer and remove it. Name Front cover CAUTION • When cleaning the Cleaning wiper: • Do not touch Cleaning wiper and Head cap unit. Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands. •...
Page 295 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 4. Use the Cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on Cleaning wiper. a. Left side of Cleaning wiper: Use the wiper in front-back direction to wipe off. Name Cleaning wiper left side Cleaning stick Head cap unit b.
Page 296 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL c. Cleaning wiper unit right side surface: Use the wiper in front-back direction to wipe off. Name Cleaning wiper right side surface Cleaning stick 5. Attach Maintenance cover on the right of the printer and close it. •...
Page 297 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Cleaning wiper returns to the original position. • Print head returns to its original position. • “CR Mainte: Start” is displayed Operation panel. • This completes cleaning the Cleaning wiper. 6.5 Cleaning the printer...
Page 298: Cleaning Around The Print Head
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6.5.5 Cleaning around the Print head This section explains how to clean around the Print head. (1) Time for cleaning When foreign objects such as dust and ink clumps that can cause missing dots or ink drips adhere to the circumference of Print head (2) Cleaning procedures Follow the procedure below to clean around the Print head.
Page 299 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance Follow the procedure below to clean around the Print head. 1. Turn ON the product, and check the following. • Printing or other operation is not in progress. • Operation panel display is in the Normal condition. 2.
Page 300 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Check if any foreign objects such as dust or ink clumps are adhered to the following places. • Circumference of the Print head (Silver metal parts) • Head guide part (Black plastic) Name Circumference of the Print head (Silver metal parts) Head guide part (Black plastic) 6.
Page 301 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance CAUTION • When cleaning around Print head: • Never touch the nozzle surface of the Print head. Doing so may damage Print head. • Do not touch the tip of Cleaning stick. Print head may be damaged because of oil from your hands. •...
Page 302: Cleaning The Circumference Of The Cap
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6.5.6 Cleaning the circumference of the cap This section describes how to clean the circumference of the cap. （1） Time for cleaning Once a week, or when blurs or lacking parts appear on printed media after Head cleaning. （2）...
Page 303 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance Follow the procedure below to clean the circumference of the cap. 1. Turn ON the product, and check the following. • Printing or other operation is not in progress. • Operation panel display is in the Normal condition. 2.
Page 304 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 5. Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the circumference of the cap. Name Circumference of the cap Flushing box sponge Cleaning stick Cleaning wiper Head cap unit CAUTION • When cleaning the circumference of the cap: •...
Page 305 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6. Attach Maintenance cover on the right of the printer and close it. • Close the Cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover • Cleaning the circumference of the cap is complete. 6.5 Cleaning the printer...
Page 306: Disposal The Waste Fluids
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Disposal the waste fluids The timing and method for the disposal of waste fluid are described below. (1) Disposal timing Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases: a. When the waste fluid tank is more than half full. b.
Page 307 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 3. Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container. NOTE • When pouring the waste fluid to the empty container, the waste fluid may splash, therefore put the container close to the waste fluid valve. Name Waste fluid valve Empty container...
Page 308: Transporting The Printer
To protect the printer from vibration or impact, using the protection material and packaging material, you must pack the printer to restore the condition when you purchased it. NOTE • When transporting the printer, consult the MUTOH product dealer at your point of purchase. 6.7 Transporting the printer...
Page 309 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance (2) Reinstalling After moving the printer, follow the procedure below to set it ready for use. 1. Select a suitable place for installation. Installation manual 2. Move and install the printer to the location. 3. Attach cables, such as the power cable. 3.1 Power cable connection 3.7 Adjust print 4.
Page 310: Initial Ink Filling After Ink Discharge
6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6.7.2 Initial ink filling after ink discharge After the printer is transported, perform initial ink filling at startup. Because cleaning using the cleaning liquid is not required, the procedure is partially different from 3.4 Initial ink filling Follow the procedure below to perform initial ink filling at the time of recovery.
Page 311 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 4. Prepare ink cartridges. • The type and quantity of the ink cartridge to be used differ depending on the set number of colors to be used. (1) When using 6-color set • Cyan (C): 1 •...
Page 312 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6. Install ink cartridge into Ink cartridge slot on the rear side of the printer. NOTE • Note that the ink colors and corresponding ink cartridge slots differ depending on the number of ink colors you are using. (1) When using 6-color set 6 colors 6 colors...
Page 313 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer unused for more than an hour. Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 6.7 Transporting the printer...
Page 314 6 Maintenance VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6.7 Transporting the printer...
Page 315: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures. If the error in any items of this section occurs, contact your local MUTOH dealer. NOTE • If you want to receive product warranty, prepare the warranty certificate.
Page 316: Malfunctions And Failures
7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Malfunctions and failures This section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causes and countermeasures. 7.1.1 Problems in installation and introduction (1) Cannot perform the initial ink charge Possible cause Remedy Reference Is Front cover open, or Front media loading Close Front cover, and lower Front media 3.5 Setting lever raised (Rear media loading lever...
Page 317 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting Possible cause Remedy Reference Is the front cover open or media loading lever Close the front cover. 3.5 Setting raised? Lower the media loading lever. media Is the maintenance cover open? Close the maintenance cover. 2.2 Names of parts and functions...
Page 318: Media-Related Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Possible cause Remedy Reference Match the printer’s network settings with the Match this product’s network settings with the 3.8.1 System computer side environment. computer side environment. requirements Does the Power lamp on the operation panel If the Power lamp does not turn on, contact the —...
Page 319 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting (2) The media is crumpled during initialization NOTE • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to " ". 7.3 The media is jammed Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media.
Page 320 7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL (4) Media jams frequently occur NOTE • If media other than the recommended one is used, correct media feeding cannot be assured. Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media. 4.2.1 Loadab le media Is the media used in an environment other...
Page 321: Printing-Related Troubleshooting
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting 7.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting (1) Printing is partially stained or incomplete NOTE • Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than the recommended one. Possible cause Remedy Reference Does the media include moisture? Replace it with new media.
Page 322 7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL (4) White or black lines appear on printed media Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media. 4.2.1 Loadab le media Is the roll media set correctly? Set the roll media correctly. 3.5.4 Loadin g roll media Is the nozzle in good condition?
Page 323: Error Messages
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting Error messages This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errors occur, and solutions to the messages. 7.2.1 Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation. When the product is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed on the operation panel as below.
Page 324 7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Display Description Reference Start Ink Charge ->E Ink filling starts. 3.4 Initial ink Please wait a while. filling 5.7 Head maintenance Ink Comb.: *Color Select the ink type you want to use from 4- 3.4 Initial ink color set or 5-color set.
Page 325 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting Display Description Reference <E>Skip, <CAN> Detect • Press the [Enter] key to skip the media 3.5.6 Setting thickness detection. media type • Press the [Cancel] key to detect the media 3.5.7.2 When thickness. the media thickness detection is OFF Cover Open...
Page 326 7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Display Description Reference Set color target, then lower the lever Set a printed color target and lower Media Set 4.5 Using Lever. Spectrophotomet (SPECTROVUE VM-10) * Measurement Mode * Printer is in the Measurement Mode to print 4.5 Using and measure the color target.
Page 327 4.5 Using [ENTER] is not installed correctly. Install it again. Spectrophotomet (SPECTROVUE VM-10) •The value of the Authorization Code may be displayed for the display of the option function. • For details, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 7.2 Error messages...
Page 328: Error Message Display And Remedies
The waste fluid tank is full. Dispose of waste fluid. 6.6 Disposal (Stops operation) the waste fluids Life Times The operational life of the Contact your local MUTOH [Head] print head has almost expired. dealer. — (Continues operation) Life Times...
Page 329 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting Display Description Remedy Reference Don’t Start Sleep Mode Sleep Mode cannot be Return the product normally. 5.1.1 Timer performed because the printer Setting menu is not normal condition. 5.1.3 Sleep (Stops operation) Mode Start menu Measurement Error The setting in Take-up Unit Change the setting to [Off].
Page 330 • Start printing and measuring the color target again. • If you still have problems, contact your local MUTOH dealer. [****] S/C ReadErr Reading S/C Card has been Insert ink cartridge again. If 6.4.1 Replaci failed.
Page 331: Data Error Display And Solutions
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting NOTE • The color inside [*******] in the error display represents the ink color with a problem. If the error applies to all ink cartridges, [ALL] is displayed. 7.2.3 Data error display and solutions This section describes data error messages and remedies. A data error appears if there is a failure in data communication between your PC and the printer.
Page 332: Command Error Display And Remedies
7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7.2.4 Command error display and remedies This section describes command errors and remedies. A command error is displayed if a certain failure occurs during analysis of the command data sent from your PC to the printer. If a command error occurs, the following error message appears on the operation panel of the printer and operation stops.
Page 333: Error Requiring Restart
For an error requiring restart, operation will return to normal after removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer. If the same error continues to be displayed, contact the your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to tell us the code no. of the error message when you contact us.
Page 334: The Media Is Jammed
The media is jammed When the set media is jammed, follow the procedure below to remove it. 7.3.1 Removing Thick Media If thick media becomes jammed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 7.3.2 Removing Roll Media 1. Turn OFF the power of the printer.
Page 335 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting 4. Raise Front media loading lever (lower Rear media loading lever). Name Media loading lever 5. Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade. Name Razor blade Roll media...
Page 336 7 Troubleshooting VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 6. Turn the flanges of the roll media holder and take up the roll media. Name Flanges Roll media 7. If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer, remove them. 7.3 The media is jammed...
Page 337: Appendix
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8 Appendix Appendix This chapter describes specifications and optional componets with this printer.
Page 338: Product Specifications
8 Appendix VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Product specifications 8.1.1 Printer specifications Item Specification Model name VJ-1626UH Printing method On-demand piezo drive system Drive system Firmware servo/DC motor drive Media feed system Multipoint pressurizing grid roller system Media fixing system Pressurization roller down system by manual lever Media feed/ejection Roll media: Rear feeding/Front ejecting Thick media: Rear feeding/Front ejecting...
Page 339 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8 Appendix Item Specification Environmental Operating condition Temperature: 20 °C to 32 °C condition Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation Printing accuracy Temperature: 22 °C to 30 °C coverage Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation Change rate Temperature: within 2 °C per one hour Humidity: within 5 % per one hour Archiving condition...
Page 340: Interface Specification
8 Appendix VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Interface specification This section describes each type of interface specifications supported by this product. 8.2.1 Network interface specification Item Specification Network type Ethernet IEEE802.3 Network I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Automatic transfer type (RJ-45 Connector twist pair cable) MDI/MDI-X Automatic transfer Corresponding protocol TCP/IP...
Page 341: Options/Supply List
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8 Appendix Options/Supply list For more information about the options and the supply items, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 8.3 Options/Supply list...
Page 342 8 Appendix VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 8.3 Options/Supply list...
Page 343: Setup Menu Diagram
VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 9 Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram For details of the Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings. NOTE • For details of each setup item, refer to followings: • Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print): "...
Page 344 9 Setup menu diagram VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (1/4) Set Timer Sleep Mode <Off> 1/2/3/4/5/6/9/12/18/24h Cleaning Type <Short> Normal Start Long User Type To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(2/4) <5mm> to 25mm Setup Side Margin Take-up <Off>...
Page 345 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 9 Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (2/4) User Type{To Setup Menu Diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4)} None <Type1> to Type30 Print Mode Quality1 Effect <i-Weave UV> Quality2 Graphics1 Graphics2 Banner1 Banner2 Standard Adjust Print Confirm Pattern Rough Pattern Fine Pattern Custom...
Page 346 9 Setup menu diagram VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (3/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4) Test Print Nozzle Check Nozzle Check B(for 6 color set) Mode Print Setup List Palette Color Verify Cleaning Short Normal Long Little Charge Initial Charge...
Page 347 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL 9 Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (4/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4) Auto Cleaning Waiting Type Short Normal Long Time 1h to 24h Printing Type Short Normal Long Time 1h to 24h Before Print Type Short...
Page 348 9 Setup menu diagram VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Receiving/Converting/Printing) PF Micro Adj. -5.00% to <0.00%> to 5.00% Backup Job Status To Do Length Done Remain Remain Time...
Page 349 VJ-1626UH OPERATION MANUAL Revision History General Information Date Version Manual code Supported Firmware 2014.3 VJ1626UHE-A-00 V.1.00 2014.7 VJ1626UHE-A-01 V.1.02...
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MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1626UH Operation Manual

1 Safety Instructions

2 Product Overview

3 Before Using

4 Handling the Printer

5 Panel Setup Menu

6 Maintenance

7 Troubleshooting

8 Appendix

9 Setup Menu Diagram

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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