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Full Color Inkjet Printer
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RJ-6000 Series
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RJ600EX-B-01

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Full Color Inkjet Printer Graph i cs Graph i cs RJ-6000 Series Functions Edition RJ600EX-B-01...

  • Page 2: User Guide

    USER GUIDE RJ-6000 Series Full-Color Inkjet Printer Functions Edition Mutoh Industries Ltd. 1-3 Ikejiri 3-chome Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8560 Japan RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 3: Types And Usage Of User Guide

    Types and Usage of User Guide This product is supplied with the following three types of User Guide: Basic Edition This manual deals with unpacking, installation, preparing for printing, test printing, direct access key operations from online printing, menu maps, daily maintenance, trouble shooting, etc.
  • Page 4 # Trademarks mentioned in this manual • MUTOH, RJ-6000, FALCON, FALCON Graphics, MH-GL, MH-GL/2, MH-RTL and RTL-PASS are trademarks or product names of MUTOH Industries Ltd. • HP, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL are trademarks or product names of Hewlett- Packard Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    For details, contact your local Mutoh dealer. In order to operate the printer's functions, first look up the operation you wish to perform by referring to "When you want to do this".

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Types and Usage of User Guide ......2 Introduction ..........4 Contents .

  • Page 7: Contents

    Contents How to Set Parameters ....... . . 31 Command Settings .
  • Page 8 Contents Installation of Options ....... . . 79 Network Interface Board Installation ......80 Memory Extension .
  • Page 9 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 10: Control Panel And Menus

    Control Panel and Menus This section gives an overview of the control panel for various types of menu settings and explains the menu structure. Control Panel for Menu Mode Operations PAGE Menu Mode Operations PAGE Menu Levels PAGE RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 11 Control Panel for Menu Mode Operations For all types of menu operations, shift to menu mode by pressing the [Menu] key. This switches the functions of the keys to the functions shown in the pur- plish-red frame. MENU key Menu Up key Back key Menu Down key VALUE + key...

  • Page 12: Menu Mode Operations

    Menu Mode Operations Shift to setting mode for practical functions than cannot be set up by direct access keys. Step 1 Press the [MENU] key to shift to setting * M e n u * C o m m a n d > mode.
  • Page 13 Menu Mode Operation Step 3 * Press the [ENTER] to proceed with the setting * The part of the display that is flashing can be altered. To change a setting, select a value by pressing the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] keys. * The setting will not change unless the [ENTER] key is pressed.

  • Page 14: Menu Levels

    Menu Levels * M e n u * C o m m a n d > Command RTL-PASS / MH-GL, GL2 / MH-GL2 Plot Area Normal / Expand Position P1 / (hardclip) LL / Full Terminat Special / Normal Resolut. 300 dpi / 360 dpi / 720 dpi Online Timer Off / 10 sec to 30 sec to 800 sec...
  • Page 15 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 16: When You Want To Do This

    When You Want to Do This This section makes it easy for you to look up what sort of function to use when you want to do a particular sort of operation. It asks the questions and then tells you on which page of which User Guide you can find the answers. When You Want to Do This PAGE RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 17: To Use Roll Media Efficiently

    When You Want to Do This To use roll media efficiently Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 25 Page 47 I want to print without Set “Direction” to “MAX- making waste spaces MIN” in “Function” on the media. settings. I want to make a print Set “Direction”...

  • Page 18: To Improve Printing Quality

    When You Want to Do This To improve printing quality Question Answer Explanation Operation Basic If I want to give priority Light up the Quality LED Page 62 to quality rather than by pressing the [QUALITY speed? / SPEED] key. Page 24 Page 43 If I want to give priority...

  • Page 19: To Place Printed Output In A Specified Position

    When You Want to Do This To place printed output in a specified position Question Answer Explanation Operation Page 25 Page 47 If I want to print in the Change “Direction” to middle of the page with “MAX-MIN”. maximum and minimum data values? If I want to print on Set “Scale”.

  • Page 20: To Use Color Effectively

    When You Want to Do This To use color effectively Question Answer Explanation Operation Basic If I want to print after Press the [QUALITY / Page 62 changing the graphic SPEED] key and select quality? “Quality”, “Normal” or “Speed”. Page 24 Page 43 Change “Harftone”...

  • Page 21: To Check Printer Set-Up

    When You Want to Do This To check printer set-up Question Answer Explanation Operation Basic If I want to know what Print the setup list print are the current printer by pressing the [MEDIA] Page 66 settings? key while you are press- ing the [Shift] key.

  • Page 22: Explanation Of Functions

    Explanation of Functions This section explains the content of each function in detail and gives the page number for you to look it up easily in the User Guide. Understanding the Functions PAGE RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 23: Understanding The Functions

    Roll media - Front 25 mm, Back 20 mm, Sides 10 mm • Expanded: Specifies a printing range for the RJ-6000 printer that is interchangeable with Mutoh XP Series pen plotters. However, since the maximum printing range is 1351.6 mm for a 54-inch printer and 1554.8 mm for a 62-inch printer, if...

  • Page 24: Command Settings

    Understanding the Functions Command Settings Reference Name of Function Page Position Page 35 In the case of MH-GL, GL2 (MH-RTL) and MH-GL/2 (MH-RTL), this specifies the initial pen position in printer commands. • P1: The initial position is P1 (scaling point) •...

  • Page 25: Function Settings

    Understanding the Functions Function Settings Function Settings Reference Name of Function Page Ink Dry Time Page 41 Ink drying times differ according to the type of media. After the printing is finished, roll media is cut off and falls into the ejected media basket.

  • Page 26: Fmirror

    Understanding the Functions Function Settings Reference Name of Function Page Mirror Page 46 This function prints with printing data reversed in the Y-axis direction. Mirror may not work with some image data. • Off: No reversal • Y on: Reversing in the Y direction Direction Page 47 In a case where data is to be printed on roll media, this func-...

  • Page 27: Cut Position

    Understanding the Functions Function Settings Reference Name of Function Page Cut Position Page 48 This function specifies where the roll media will be cut in accordance with the specified layout of the printing. • Data: Cuts the media at the position determined after adding a margin at the rear edge of the page size specified by command or the printing area prescribed by max-min in lay-...

  • Page 28: Media Cut

    Understanding the Functions Function Settings Reference Name of Function Page Media cut Page 49 Selects whether roll media will be cut at the end of printing. If off is selected, the data can be printed again on the same page. •...

  • Page 29: Centronics Settings

    Understanding the Functions Function Settings / Centronics Settings / Network Settings Reference Name of Function Page * "Normal", "Thin" and "Faint" are all valid if the resolution is set to pseudo-1440 dpi or 720 dpi but please note that if 360 dpi is set, the printing density will be "Normal"...

  • Page 30: Utility Settings

    Initial All Page 60 Restores the contents of all backed up settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh. • OK: All backed up settings are restored to the factory set- tings • No: Factory settings are not restored...

  • Page 31: Initial Centronics

    Page Initial Centronics Page 66 Restores the backed up Centronics settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh. • OK: The backed up Centronics settings are restored to the factory settings • No: Factory settings are not restored Initial Network...

  • Page 32: How To Set Parameters

    How to Set Parameters This section explains how to set parameters for all types of menu. Command settings: Command PAGE Plot Area PAGE Position PAGE Terminator PAGE Resolution PAGE Online Timer PAGE Overwrite PAGE Function settings: Ink Dry Time PAGE Halftone PAGE CMY ->...

  • Page 33: Accuracy Adjustment Plot

    How to Set Parameters Centronics Settings: Mode PAGE Timing PAGE Network Setting: IP Address PAGE Utility Settings: Error Display PAGE Utility Settings: Initial PAGE Command PAGE Function PAGE Centronics PAGE Network PAGE Utility Settings: Dump PAGE Head Wash PAGE Data Order PAGE Accuracy Adjustment Plot PAGE...
  • Page 34 Command Settings: Command Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 35 Command Settings: Plot Area Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 36 Command Settings: Position Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 37 Command Settings: Terminator Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 38 Command Settings: Resolution Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 39 Command Settings: Online Timer Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 40 Command Settings: Online Timer Step 9 The permanent display is restored. P l o t RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 41 Command Settings: Overwrite Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 42 Function Settings: Ink Dry Time Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 43 Function Settings: Ink Dry Time Step 8 Do not press any other keys for 3 min- * M e n u * F u n c t i o n > utes or press [Back] key again. Step 9 The permanent display is restored. P l o t RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 44 Function Settings: Halftone Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 45 Function Settings: CMY-> Black Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 46 Function Settings: Scale Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 47 Function Settings: Mirror Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 48 Function Settings: Direction Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 49 Function Settings: Cut Position Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 50 Function Settings: Media Cut Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 51 Function Settings: Copy Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 52 Function Settings: Ink Density Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 53 Function Settings: Distance Adjustment Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 54 Function Settings: Distance Adjustment Step 8 Set the value of the digit to be altered D a t a 0 0 8 4 1 . 0 0 by pressing the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key. Step 9 Continue by pressing the [Menu Up] D a t a 0 0 8 0 1 .
  • Page 55 Function Settings: Distance Adjustment Step 15 Press [ENTER] key to set "Distance R e a l 0 0 8 0 0 . 2 5 Adjustment X-axis Measured Value". Step 16 Distance Correction item is restored. If D i s t . A d j : C h a n g e no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key.
  • Page 56 Centronics Settings: Mode Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 57 Centronics Settings: Timing Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 58 Network Setting: IP Address Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 59 Network Setting: IP Address Step 8 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 -> 0 4 3 . 0 1 5 to set the third part of the IP address to a number between "001" and "255". Step 9 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the 1 9 2 .

  • Page 60: Utility Settings

    Utility Settings: Error Display Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 61 Utility Settings: Initial: All Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 62 Utility Settings: Initial: All Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l C o m m a n d N o press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l : press the [Back] key.
  • Page 63 Utility Settings: Initial: Command Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 64 Utility Settings: Initial: Command Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l F u n c t i . N o press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l : press the [Back] key.
  • Page 65 Utility Settings: Initial: Function Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 66 Utility Settings: Initial: Function Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l C e n t r o : N o press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l : press the [Back] key.
  • Page 67 Utility Settings: Initial: Centronics Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 68 Utility Settings: Initial: Centronics Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l N e t w o r k N o press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l : press the [Back] key.
  • Page 69 Utility Settings: Initial: Network Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 70 Utility Settings: Initial: Network Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l A l l : press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, I n i t i a l : press the [Back] key.
  • Page 71 Utility Settings: Dump Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 72 Utility Settings: Dump Step 10 The permanent display is restored. P l o t RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 73 Utility Settings: Head Wash Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.
  • Page 74 Utility Settings: Head Wash Step 10 Remove the currently installed ink car- R e m o v e C a r t r i d g e tridges. Step 11 Insert wash cartridges. S e t W a s h C a r t Step 12 Cleaning begins when wash cartridges...
  • Page 75 Utility Settings: Head Wash Step 19 When ink filling is finished, the perma- P l o t nent display is restored. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 76 Utility Settings: Data Order Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the P l o t [MENU] key. Step 2 The key contents change to the purple * M e n u * C o m m a n d > section on the outside of the control panel.

  • Page 77: Accuracy Adjustment Plot

    Accuracy Adjustment Plot Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of ship- ment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such cases, an accuracy adjustment plot can be made with the following procedure. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 78 Accracy Adjustment Plot Step 3 Look at pattern A on your print. Use P a t t e r n A : the [VALUE +] and [VALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no off- set. Step 4 Press [ENTER] key to confirm the P a t t e r n A :...
  • Page 79 Accuracy Adjustment Plot NOTE • The accuracy adjustment adjusts the left head repeatability printing position (pattern A) and the right head repeatability printing position (Pattern B) as well as aligning the printing position between the right head and the left head (pattern C). •...

  • Page 80: Installation Of Options

    Installation of Options In this section we explain about installing the optional network interface board and extended memory. Network Interface Board Installation PAGE Memory Extension PAGE RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 81: Network Interface Board Installation

    Network Interface Board Installation The standard interface for the RJ-6000 Series printer has a parallel Centronics compatible interface as standard equipment. The network interface board, RJ- ETH13TX, for connection to EtherNet is also available as an option. The following procedure explains how to install the network interface board. CAUTION •...
  • Page 82 Network Interface Board Installation CAUTION • Electronic components are susceptible to damage by static electricity. Remove static charge from your clothes and body by touching your hands to the board box before you touch the network interface board. Step 3 Fasten the two interface mounting screws.

  • Page 83: Memory Extension

    Memory Extension Standard internal memory for the RJ-6000 Series printer is 8 MB + 32 MB (slot 1) but this can be extended by fitting an additional 16 MB (SIM16M) or 32 MB (SIM32M) memory chips (sold separately). The following procedure explains how to install extended memory. CAUTION •...
  • Page 84 Memory Extension Slot 2 Additional Memory Nicked End Slot 1 (already in use) Step 3 Return the board box to its original position. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 85 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 86: Details Of The Display

    Details of the Display This section explains about displays while the printer is working, messages when an error has occurred and how to deal with them. Printer Status Display PAGE Messaged Errors and Countermeasures PAGE Data error Display and Countermeasures PAGE Command Error Display and Countermeasures...

  • Page 87: Printer Status Display

    Printer Status Display The normal operating condition of the printer is displayed. Normal (when media is loaded) Data can be received and printed. P l o t Normal (when media is not loaded) Media is not loaded or printing on a P a p e r E n d cut sheet is finished.
  • Page 88 Printer Status Display Cleaning in progress The print heads are being cleaned. C l e a n i n g Please wait. (See Basic Edition page 63) Media initialization in progress Media is being initialized. Please wait. C o n f i r m P a p e r K i n d RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 89: Messaged Errors And Countermeasures

    C a p P o s i t i o n The error will not be cancelled until the capping position is adjusted. Contact your local Mutoh dealer regarding cap- ping position adjustment. Media recognition error An error has occurred during media...
  • Page 90 Messaged Errors and Countermeasures Media replacement request Media is loaded but the next process R e m o v e M e d i a has failed. The lever was raised during printing or cutting and lowered again without the media having been removed.
  • Page 91 Messaged Errors and Countermeasures Request to insert exclusive or same type ink cartridges Either ink cartridges other than the D i f f e r I n k K i n d exclusive type or mixed dye and pig- ment ink cartridges have been installed.

  • Page 92: Data Error Display And Countermeasures

    Data Error Display and Countermeasures Data errors occur when there is a fault in communication between the printer and the computer. There are three types of data error: • Errors related to communication conditions • Errors caused by faulty handshaking •...

  • Page 93: Command Error Display And Countermeasures

    Command Error Display and Countermeasures Command errors occur during the processing of command data received from the computer. If the printer's command set-up differs from the type of command data sent from the computer If there is a grammatical error in the command data sent from the com- puter The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs.
  • Page 94 Command Error Display and Countermeasures Position overflow M H 0 6 E r r o r [ Buffer overflow The polygon buffer or downloadable M H 0 7 E r r o r [ buffer has overflowed. (See pages 22, 33) NOTE •...

  • Page 95: Errors Requiring A Restart

    Errors Requiring a Restart Errors requiring a restart are fatal to the operation of the printer. The power to the printer must be switched off and the printer must be restarted. They are caused by an obstruction to the printer drive or damage related to a printer board.
  • Page 96 C P U E r r [ 3 5 ] occurred. NOTE • In the case of a Sensor detection error, NVRAM error or Sum- check error, switch on the power again. If the error persists, contact your MUTOH local dealer. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...

  • Page 97: Errors Requiring Restart That Involve The Cpu System

    Errors Requiring a Restart Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System Standard DRAM error An access error has occurred in stan- E 0 0 1 E r r D R A M dard DRAM.
  • Page 98 Errors Requiring a Restart Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System System call exception error A system call exception error has E 0 1 6 C P U E r r [ 0 8 ] occurred in the CPU. Break point exception error A break point exception error has E 0 1 6...
  • Page 99 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition...
  • Page 100 This explains how to fit the optional network interface board and extended memory. Details of the Display This section explains displays for normal operation as well as error messages and how to handle them. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. MUTOH EUROPE N.V. MUTOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH. Tel.:81-(0)3-54867145 Tel.:32-(0)59-807908 Tel.:49-(0)2159 913430...

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