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MUTOH Rockhopper II User Manual

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Rockhopper II
Multi-Purpose Eco-Solvent Production Printer
Rockhopper II
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Rev. 1.0
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  • Page 1 User's Guide Rockhopper II Multi-Purpose Eco-Solvent Production Printer Rockhopper II Read This Manual Before Using The Equipment. Rev. 1.0 AP-75095...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi-Purpose Eco-Solvent Production Printer Rockhopper II Installation Manual included in the User's Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1 Introduction ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････ 1.1 Purpose of this manual ････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1.2 Safety instruction ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････ 2 Unpacking ････････････････････････････････････････････････ 2.1 Unpacking procedure ･･･････････････････････････････････ 2.1.1 Unpacking packaging box of the main unit ････････････････････････････････････････････ 2.1.2 Unpacking stand packaging box ････････････････････････････････････････...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The product and the contents of this manual may be changed without prior notification. MUTOH EUROPE N.V.. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or call the shop where you bought this product.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 2 Unpacking The unpacking procedure and contents of the package are described below. 2.1 Unpacking procedure The unpacking procedure is described below. The product is sent to the user with 2 packages, 1 for the main unit and the other for the stand.

  • Page 7: Unpacking Stand Packaging Box

    NOTE The contents of the packages may be different depending on the market where they are used. Contact the nearest MUTOH local dealer for details. If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following: The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer.

  • Page 8: Accessories Box

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 2.2.2 Accessories box Name Q’ty Name Q’ty Scroller receiver (left side) Cable clamp Scroller receiver (right side) Screw driver Power cable User's Guide Quick Start Manual Tube clamp Foot switch Network board Operation manual* Cleaning cloth for the cleaning wiper...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 3 Assembly The assembly of this product is described below. CAUTION When assembling this product, always work with 4 people or more. 3.1 Assembling the stand Assemble the stand according to the following procedure. 1. Place the stand upside down as shown in the figure.

  • Page 10: Installing Accessories

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4. Attach the hexagon socket head cap screws (M6 x 16: 8) to the stand. 5. Using the assembly tool, tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws to install the stand. Name Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16)

  • Page 11: Installing The Waste Fluid Tank

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 2. Install the scroller receivers (left/right) to the main unit according to the following procedure. NOTE NOTE The right and left scroller receivers are not identical. When viewed from the back of the main unit, the scroller receiver (left) has an adjustment screw on the left side.
  • Page 12 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 3. Connect the waste tank cable to the connector on the rear side of the main unit. Name Waste tank cable Connector 4. Install the three cable clamps to the waste tank cable. 5. Remove the protective sheet on the back of the cable clamp.

  • Page 13: Removal Of Protective Packaging Material

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.4 Removal of protective packaging material Protective packaging material is attached in the following locations of this product. Remove all protective packaging material according to the following procedure. 1. Remove tape from all parts of the product.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Optional Product

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.5 Installation of optional product If optional product has been purchased at the same time, work according to the following procedures. For the installation of options, see the following sections in the User's Guide. Expansion memory: 7.5.1 Installing expansion memory...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4 Installation Product installation is explained below. 4.1 Choosing a place for the printer Install the Product in a proper location referring to the following. WARNING Do not place the printer in a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the product to fall, become damaged, or cause injury.

  • Page 16: Required Space

    Places where direct sunlight or excessive lighting are expected. Places where air conditioners blow directly. MUTOH recommends that the printer should be installed where air conditioning can be adjusted easily. 4.1.2 Required space Install the product on a flat surface that fulfills the following conditions.

  • Page 17: Installing The Printer

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.2 Installing the printer To install the product, follow the steps below. 1. Move the product to where it will be installed. 2. Lock the casters. 3. Rotate the four adjusters in the direction shown in the figure to make the printer stable.
  • Page 18 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION MANUAL Rockhopper II WINDING UNIT Rockhopper II Installation Manual included in the User's Guide...
  • Page 20 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Purpose of this manual 1.2. Safety instructions 2. Verification of package items 2.1. Contents of packaged items (for 50” / 64”) 2.2. Contents of packaged items (for 87”) 3. Assembly 3.1.

  • Page 22: Introduction

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 1. Introduction 1.1. Purpose of this manual This manual explains the installation and operation procedures of the winding unit for Rockhopper II made by MUTOH EUROPE N.V.. This manual is prepared for installation and operation of this product.

  • Page 23: Verification Of Package Items

    Notes : If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following : • The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. • Nearest MUTOH local dealer. 2.1. Contents of packaged items (for 50” / 64”) Name Q’ty...

  • Page 24: Contents Of Packaged Items (For 87")

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 2.2. Contents of packaged items (for 87”) Name Q’ty Name Q’ty Winding main unit Winding unit bracket Power cable Media sensor Hexagon socket head cap screw (M4x10) Scroller receiver Flat head screw (M4x5) Scroller Wing bolt (M3x8)

  • Page 25: Assembly

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 3. Assembly The assembly of this product is described below. Caution : When assembling this product, always work with two people or more. Refer to the following items according to the model to be used before assemble the product.
  • Page 26 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL Step 2 : Install the media sensor to the stand. Attach the media sensor and the two win bolts (M3x8) under the bottom of the winding main unit. Tighten the two wing bolts (M3x8) to install the media sensor.
  • Page 27 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL Connect the media sensor cable to the media sensor connector on the right side of the winding unit. 1 = Media sensor cable 2 = Media sensor connector Step 3 : Attach the scroller receiver to the stand according to the following procedure.

  • Page 28: Assembly Procedure ( For 87")

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 1 = Scroller 2 = Winding main unit 3 = Scroller receiver Adjust the position of the scrolller receiver such that the scroller is positioned in parallel with the stand; in other words, the distance from the stand to the scroller, referred as L in the diagram, is equal on right and left.
  • Page 29 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL Attach the winding unit bracket to the right side of the stand. Using the attached hexagon wrench (diagonal dameter 3 mm); tighten the four hexagon socket head cap screws (M4x10) to install the winding unit bracket.
  • Page 30 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL Using the attached hexagon wrench (diagonal diameter 3 mm), tighten the two hexagon socket head cap screws (M4x10) to install the media sensor to the stand. 1 = Media sensor 2 = Stand 3 = Hexagon socket head cap screw (M4x10) Connect the media sensor cable to the media sensor connector on the right side of the winding unit.
  • Page 31 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL Attach the media tube to the scroller. Attach the scroller both to the winding main unit and the scroller receiver. Notes : When attaching the scroller to the product, refer to the following diagram and attached properly. If the direction of the attachment is wrong, the media will not be wound correctly.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Cables

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.3. Connecting the cables The connection procedure for the power cable is explained below. Notes : • Refer to the following for the important information on the connecting the power cable. → User’s Guide : Connecting the power cable.

  • Page 33: Handling The Winding Unit

    Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4. Handling the winding unit This chapter explains how to handle the product. 4.1. Part names and functions Part names and functions are explained below. 4.1.1. Winding unit Name Function Winding main unit Winds and collect the printed roll media.
  • Page 34 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.1.2. Operation Panel The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, and to check / display the status of the product. (1) Operation switches Name Function AUTO switch Used to wind the roll media automatically.
  • Page 35 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.2.1. Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Turn the power switch ON. The product turns the power ON. The SENSOR lamp will light.
  • Page 36 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.3.1. When winding the printed media with outside Step 1 : Turn the product ON. Step 2 : Pull out the roll media from the feed slot of the printer and fix into place with tape so that the leading edge is parallel with the media tube.
  • Page 37 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.3.2. When winding the printed media with inside Step 1 : Turn the product ON. Step 2 : Pull out the roll media from the feed slot of the printer and fix into place with tape so that the leading edge is parallel with the media tube.
  • Page 38 Rockhopper II - INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 39 Rockhopper II - User's Guide GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Safety Instructions Introduction ..........1-1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
  • Page 40 Rockhopper II - User's Guide Media handling ..........3-13 3.6.1...
  • Page 41 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.19 Cut size menu..........4-19 4.4.20 Top feed menu .
  • Page 42 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.71 All Initialize menu ..........4-51 4.4.72 Media setup Initialize menu .
  • Page 43 Rockhopper II - User's Guide Introduction ..........6-1 Failures and malfunctions of the printer .
  • Page 44 Rockhopper II - User's Guide (10)
  • Page 45 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Introduction ....... . 1-1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ....1-1 Important safety instructions.
  • Page 46 <Memo>...

  • Page 47: Safety Instructions

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 1 Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions 1.1 Introduction This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operates this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. WARNING • • • •...

  • Page 48: Important Safety Instructions

    Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, contact MUTOH local dealer. Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
  • Page 49 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 1 Safety Instructions Be sure to use an outlet with an earth terminal and use the terminal corectly. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. CAUTION Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable.
  • Page 50 1 Safety Instructions Rockhopper II - User's Guide Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in electrical shock or a malfunction in the printer. Do not touch the cutter blade. Doing so may result in bodily injury.
  • Page 51 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 1 Safety Instructions Be sure to do the following before attaching options. • Turn the printer off • Unplug the power cord from the socket • Unplug cables connected to the printer. Otherwise, damage to the printer or your computer may occur.

  • Page 52: Warning Labels

    When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline. • If a warning label is damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the label. When replacing warning labels, contact MUTOH local dealer. 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels The locations of warning labels are shown below.
  • Page 53 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 1 Safety Instructions Type CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION > Do not open the front cover or touch the media during printing.This will result in poor image quality. > If no printing is to be done for some time, remove the media and put the hold lever in the up position.
  • Page 54 1 Safety Instructions Rockhopper II - User's Guide Type CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION > When replacing the absorbent wads, which contain the waste liquid, make sure you replace them all. > If not, the warning system will malfunction and the waste liquid might overflow.

  • Page 55: Operation Procedure Labels

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 1 Safety Instructions 1.5 Operation procedure labels The handling, attachment locations and types of operation procedure labels are explained below. Your printer has labels which give simple explanations of operations that require particular care. Read and understand the locations and contents of these labels thoroughly before performing your work.
  • Page 56 1 Safety Instructions Rockhopper II - User's Guide 1-10...

  • Page 57: Product Overview

    2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction ....... . 2-1 Features ........2-1 Part names and functions .
  • Page 58 <Memo>...

  • Page 59: Introduction

    3 models feature new print heads and achieve high speed printing. They also offer printing width up to 1263 mm in Rockhopper II-50 (50 inch), 1641mm in Rockhopper II-64 (64 inch) and 2230mm in Rockhopper II-87 (87 inch) spec possible.

  • Page 60: Part Names And Functions

    2 Product Overview Rockhopper II - User's Guide 2.3 Part names and functions Part names and functions are explained below. 2.3.1 Front & " Name Function Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other functions.

  • Page 61: Winding Unit

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 2 Product Overview Name Function Stand This stand is used to install the printer on a surface flat floor. The following options are available for installation. • winding unit : 7.5.2 How to use the winding unit •...

  • Page 62: Operation Panel

    2 Product Overview Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Function Interface slot 1 The network interface board attaches here. Interface slot 2 This is not used for this printer. Close it with the cover. Interface slot 3 Hard disk slot The hard disk (optional) attaches here.
  • Page 63 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 2 Product Overview (1) Operation keys NOTE • Some keys have multiple functions and names depending on the printer status (normal or setting menu display). See "2.4 Printer status" for more details. Name Normal setup menu display [POWER] key Turns the printer on and off.
  • Page 64 2 Product Overview Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Colour Status Function ROLL lamp Orange The media type is set to roll media. The media type is set to sheet media. SHEET lamp Orange The media type is set to sheet media.

  • Page 65: Printer Status

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 2 Product Overview 2.4 Printer status The status of the printer is explained below. 2.4.1 Normal Indicates that the printer can draw print data when media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel.

  • Page 66: Changing The Printer Status

    2 Product Overview Rockhopper II - User's Guide Position Description 1st line Displays the setting menu name set currently. Left of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F1] key. Right of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F2] key.
  • Page 67 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 2 Product Overview NOTE • See "6.3.1 Status messages" for details of displaying the printer status.
  • Page 68 2 Product Overview Rockhopper II - User's Guide 2-10...

  • Page 69: Basic Installation

    3 BASIC INSTALLATION Introduction ....... . 3-1 Connecting the power cable ....3-2 Connecting the foot switch .
  • Page 70 <Memo>...

  • Page 71: Basic Installatison

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3 Basic Installation 3.1 Introduction The procedures needed before using the printer are explained below.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Power Cable

    NOTE • If the power cable is damaged, contact one of the following locations. • The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer • Nearest MUTOH local dealer To connect the power cable, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that the printer is off.
  • Page 73 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation NOTE • When the operation panel is in the following condition, the power is ON. Press the key again to turn the power OFF. • The POWER lamp is lit (green). 2. Plug the power cable to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.
  • Page 74 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide CAUTION • • • • Follow the instructions below when handling the power plug. Otherwise, fire may occur. • • • • Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plug.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Foot Switch

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3.3 Connecting the foot switch The connection procedure for the foot switch is described below. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead doing so at the operation panel.
  • Page 76 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Foot switch...

  • Page 77: Turning The Power On

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3.4 Turning the power ON/OFF The method to turn the power ON or OFF are described below. 3.4.1 Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON according to the following procedure.
  • Page 78 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide NOTE • When the operation panel is in the following condition, the power is ON. Press the key again to turn the power OFF. • The POWER lamp is lit (green). ERROR...

  • Page 79: Installing Ink Cartridges

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3.5 Installing ink cartridges The installation of Eco-Solvent ink cartridges for the first time into the Rockhopper II is explained below. CAUTION • • • • When handling Eco-Solvent ink cartridges, be careful that ink does not get in your eyes or on your skin.

  • Page 80: Ink Refill

    3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Ink compartment Name Ink cartridge slot Cleaning cartridge • The display will show the following message. Ink refill rest 8 min • Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the display mention 0 minutes.
  • Page 81 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 5. The display will show the following message. Empty the waste Bottle. Please empty Waste ink tank 6. After emptying the waste Bottle following message will appear. Remove all the Cleaning Cartridges.
  • Page 82 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide After inserting the ink cassettes following message will appear. Ink refill rest 8 min • Please note that you have to wait 1 minute if the display mention 0 minutes. Ink refill rest 0 min 10.

  • Page 83: Media Handling

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3.6 Media handling Media handling, attaching media, and setting media type are explained below. NOTE • Refer to the following for details such as how to handle the media. 4.3 Using media 3.6.1 Attaching roll media...
  • Page 84 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Movable flange Fixed flange Adapter 3. Insert the fixed flange into the roll media. Note that the media end is on the left side of the media when viewed from the flange side.
  • Page 85 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation Name Movable flange Roll media 6. Tighten the screw of the movable flange to fix the roll media to the scroller. Name Movable flange Scroller 7. Hold the scroller so the fixed flange is on the left side, and set both ends of the scroller to the scroller receivers on the printer.

  • Page 86: Loading Roll Media

    3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Scroller receiver Scroller 3.6.2 Loading roll media The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer on. 2. The printer starts the initializing operation.
  • Page 87 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation NOTE • In the following case, follow "4.4.1 Setup menu" and set the items. • To use the winding unit : Set to "ON" in the winding unit setup item. • To not use the media detection at the media initialization: Set to "OFF" in the media detection setup item.
  • Page 88 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Front cover 6. Load the roll media into the insertion slot on the back of the printer. NOTE • If there is a part not wounded tightly on the end of the roll media, wind it tightly again, then load it.
  • Page 89 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation Name Insertion slot Roll media 8. While holding down the end of the media, hold the scroller and roll out a bit of the media. Remove slack and skewness, then align the right edge of the roll media parallel with the media loading position.
  • Page 90 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide • When moving the roll media to the left Rotate the scroller adjustment screw counterclockwise. Name Scroller adjustment screw Scroller Roll media Media loading position • When moving the roll media to the right Rotate the scroller adjustment screw counterclockwise.

  • Page 91: Loading Sheet Media

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 9. Press the [F2] key on the operation panel to lower the pressurizing roller. • The MEDIA SET lamp will turn off. 10. Close the front cover. CAUTION • • • •...
  • Page 92 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide You can use the following sheet media with your printer. Rockhopper II-50 Rockhopper II-64 Rockhopper II-8 7 Width A4 to 1273 mm max. A4 to 1651 mm max. A4 to 2240 mm max.
  • Page 93 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation Name Foot switch 5. Open the front cover. CAUTION • • • • Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover. Name Front cover 6. Load the sheet media into the insertion slot in the front of the pritner.
  • Page 94 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Sheet media Insertion slot 7. Set the right edge of the media so that it is parallel with the media setting position. NOTE • The media set position is a guide for setting up the media.

  • Page 95: Setting Media Type

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation Name Front cover 10. The media initial menu is displayed on the operation panel. • To change the media type, follow the directions in "3.6.4 Setting media type". 3.6.4 Setting media type The procedure for setting media type is explained below.
  • Page 96 3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions name Media type Roll media Alternates the roll media type. • Roll media : Set when loading the roll media. Sheet media • Sheet media : Set when loading the sheet media.

  • Page 97: Testprinting

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3.7 Testprinting Follow the steps below to do a testprinting and confirm that your printer operates correctly. 1. Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. 2. Make sure that your printer is in normal status.

  • Page 98: Setup List

    3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions name Test Print (1/2) Setup Perform Setup Llist. 3.7.1 Setup List Nozzle check Perform Nozzle check. 3.7.2 NozzleCheck Adj.Uni-D Perform Alignment fot the uni-direction printing. 3.7.3 Alignment Adj.Bi-D Perform Alignment fot the bi-direction printing.

  • Page 99: Nozzlecheck

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation Set Up List Panel Ink Status Information Serial No. = None Temp. 27˚C Roll/Cut = Cut K : P 92% C : P 85% ! Error ! Model Rockhopper II M : P 90% Y : P 90%...

  • Page 100: Alignment

    3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3.7.3 Alignment Use this function to adjust the print quality for best results. NOTE • The print quality of your printer is pre-adjusted when it is shipped. When the installation environment of the printer or media type have been changed and print quality declines, use this function.

  • Page 101: Colour Palette

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 4. Press either the [F2] key or [F4] key to select the number for the line you choose in the previous step. 5. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to register the setting value of the "Head A".

  • Page 102: Maintenance Record

    3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3.7.5 Maintenance record Use this function to check the life cycles of the parts of the printer. • A part's life cycle is shown by the amount of the mark. When a part's life cycle comes to an end, the mark reduces.
  • Page 103 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3-33...

  • Page 104: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc

    The memory requirements may vary depending on the type of applications you are using and the complexity of the document you want to print. • MUTOH recommends you use as large a hard disk and bulk memory as possible. 3.8.2 Selecting cables This printer loads with the following interface to connect to the computer.

  • Page 105: Connecting The Centronics Interface

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3 Basic Installation 3.8.3 Connecting the centronics interface The procedure for connecting the centronics interface is explained below. To connect the printer to your computer, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer and your computer off.

  • Page 106: Connecting The Network Interface

    3 Basic Installation Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3.8.4 Connecting the network interface The procedure for connecting the network interface is explained below. To connect the printer to the network environment, follow the steps below. CAUTION • • • •...
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  • Page 110: Handling The Printer

    The following are the recommended media for the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose. NOTE • For more information about the recommended media, contact MUTOH local dealer. • Problems that occur due to usage of media other than those recommended are not guaranteed.

  • Page 111: Precaution On Storing Media

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer NOTE • Use recommended media in an appropriate environment. Following are the temperature and humidity ranges appropriate for printing. Temperature Humidity 15 °C to 25°C The range covered by warranty for printing accuracy...

  • Page 112: Media Feed Compensation

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide (1) Roll media (2) Sheet media 4.3.5 Media feed compensation Depending on thickness of media, media feed amount will change. Printing results may show following symptoms: •Overlapped printing images •White lines on printing image, etc For above cases, adjust media feed compensation value with following procedures.
  • Page 113 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Key name Parameters Descriptions Perform printing by media feed compensation at ± 0.10% Dist. Adj. Print 1 intervals of setup value from the current parameter. Perform printing by media feed compensation at ± 0.20%...
  • Page 114 4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Input the parameter 4. When printing by media feed compensation is finished, press [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. •The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. 5. Press [F2] key on the operation panel.

  • Page 115: Details About Rockhopper Ii Media

    Together with your Rockhopper II, you will receive a sample roll of one of the Mutoh Rockhopper II Eco- Solvent media and a CD-ROM containing pre-ripped data, allowing you to test the Rockhopper II Eco- Solvent media.

  • Page 116: Menu Setup On The Operation Panel

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings.
  • Page 117 4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide NOTE • The Network Settings menu is displayed if the network interface board is installed on the product. • The items on the File Management menu are displayed if a hard disk is installed on the product.
  • Page 118 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Setup menu (1/6) Ink status Displays the information (ink status) for each ink cartridge installed in the ink cartridge slot. 4.4.2 Ink status menu Origin setting Set the printing start position (origin) for printing data.

  • Page 119: Ink Status Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions • [CANCEL] key: Cancel the setup menu, and shift to the Setup menu (1/6-6/6) normal condition. • By using the software server RIP (option), some setups for printing can be set by the RIP.

  • Page 120: Origin Setup Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4.3 Origin setup menu Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data.

  • Page 121: Test Print Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.4 Test print menu Perform Test print. Ｆ１ Ｆ２ Setup items Parameters Descriptions Test print (1/2) SetupPrint Performs setup printing. 3.7.1 Setup List NozzleCheck Performs nozzle check printing. 3.7.2 NozzleCheck Alignment (UniDir) Performs accuracy adjustment printing in one 3.7.3 Alignment...

  • Page 122: Media Type Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Media setting Types Makes setting for media type used for test printing. 4.4.6 Media type menu Cut size When setting sheet media in the tray, set the method for detecting the size of the media.

  • Page 123: User Media Menu

    • Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink • End detection error of roll media Problems caused by using media other than the recommended will void the warranty. For more information, contact MUTOH local dealer. Heater Drier...

  • Page 124: Ink Amount Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4.8 Ink amount menu Set the amount of ink discharged while printing according to the media type. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Amount of ink 50%-<100%> Use the following keys to change the amount of ink.

  • Page 125: Stiff Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions HeadHeight <low> Make this setting when using thin media with a thickness of 80µm (0.08mm) to 300µm (0.3mm). Middle Make this setting when using thin media with a thickness of 300µm (0.3mm) to 700µm (0.7mm).

  • Page 126: Heater Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Description Thickness 50µm-<100µm>-1500µm Change media thickness by operating the following keys. • [F2]key: Increase setup value. • [F4]key: Decrease setup value. • [ENTER]key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 127: Rhtemp Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4.15 RHTemp menu Check the temperature of the Heater and Drier. RHTemp Reartemp = 27°C Fronttemp = 29°C Heating NOT Ready Press the [CANCEL] key to go to the previous menu.

  • Page 128: Change Media Feed Compensation Value Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.17 Change media feed compensation value menu Change media feed compensation value. Setup items Parameters Description Change 90.00%-<100.00%>- Change media feed compensation value by operating the 110.00% following keys. • [F2] key: Increase setup value.

  • Page 129: Top Feed Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Description Cut Size <Auto> The length and width of the sheet media is automatically detected. Length Make this setting when placing normal size sheet media on the tray vertically.

  • Page 130: Media Cut Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.21 Media cut menu Set media cut method after printing. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Media cutting Auto After printing is complete, the media is sent to the media cut position and automatically cut.

  • Page 131: Printing Mode Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Shortest Cut Paper <100mm>-700mm Set the shortest length of the media when cutting • [F2] key : Increases the setting vaue. • [F4] key : Reduces the setting vaue.

  • Page 132: Colour Mode Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Printing mode 1-4 Colour mode Set the number of colours used for printing. 4.4.25 Colour mode menu Printing quality Set printing quality. 4.4.26 Printing quality menu Printing direction Set print head moving direction for printing.

  • Page 133: Printing Quality Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4.26 Printing quality menu Set printing quality. Select printing quality with consideration to applications of printing data and printing speed. 4-24...

  • Page 134: Interlace Setup Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions <360 × 360dpi> Quality (1/5) The display changes to interlace setup items after the print quality items settings are finished. 720 × 360dpi 4.4.27 InterLace Setup menu 360 ×...

  • Page 135: Printing Direction Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Interlace method 1 pass Over printing is not performed. 1 pass Few Only gaps between lines are overwritten. 2 pass Over-printing is performed twice per 1 line.

  • Page 136: Repeat Times Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.30 Repeat times menu Set the number of repeats per line of printing. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Times <Once> to 99 times Change repeat times by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increase setup value.

  • Page 137: Command Select Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Command setup (1/2) Command Make the settings for the conditions of printer commands sent from the computer to the product. 4.4.33 Command select menu Step Set the units for amount of movement for printing.

  • Page 138: Print Step Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Command MH-GL, GL2 Set to MH-GL, GL2. MH-GL2 Set to MH- GL2. <RTL-PASS> Set to RTL-PASS. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.32 Command setup menu 4.4.34 Print step menu...

  • Page 139: Terminator Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Print position <P1> Set the initial location of the scaling point. Set the lower left position of the hard clip. Full Set the lower left position of the media.

  • Page 140: Online Time Out Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Image resolution (1/3) 300dpi Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. <360dpi> 600dpi 720dpi Image resolution (2/3) 1080dpi 1200dpi 1440dpi 2160dpi Image resolution (3/3)

  • Page 141: Halftone Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Overwrite <Last> The colour of the print created afterward is given priority. The colours of overlapping areas are mixed and printed. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 142: Layout Method Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Layout Direct Set the layout method for printing data. 4.4.42 Layout method menu Joint Makes settings for stitching print. 4.4.43 Joint printing menu CtPos. Set the media cutting position for after printing is complete.

  • Page 143: Cutting Position Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Joint <Off> Does not perform stitching print. Performs stitching print After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.41 Layout setup menu 4.4.44 Cutting position Menu Set the media cutting position for after printing is complete.

  • Page 144: Scale Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Function setup CMY→K Makes settings for printing method to present black. 4.4.46 CMY-->K menu Scale Set the enlargement and reduction ratios for printing data. 4.4.47 Scale menu Mirror Set this to draw reversed printing data.

  • Page 145: Mirror Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Scale 25% - <100%> - 400% Use the following keys to change enlargement and reduction ratios. •[F2] key: Increases the setting vaue. •[F4] key: Reduces the setting vaue.

  • Page 146: Roll Media Length Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Roll media setup Disable Set this when roll media setup is not used. Roll media 1 For each setup value of roll media, 3 settings of "Roll media 1"...

  • Page 147: Network Setting Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Centronics Centronics Set communication mode to Centronics mode. <Bi Centro> Set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.1 Setup menu 4.4.52 Network setting menu...

  • Page 148: Ip Address Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Network (2/2) MAC address The MAC address of the network interface board installed in the product can be checked. 4.4.57 MAC address menu Version The following software versions of the network interface board installed in the product can be checked.

  • Page 149: Gateway Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Subnet mask 000.000.000.000 - Use the following keys to change the Subnet Mask. •[F1] key : Moves one digit to the left on the setting value to <255.255.255.000>...

  • Page 150: Mac Address Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions DHCP <Off> Set when DHCP function is unavailable. Set when DHCP function is available. IP address of the product is automatically allocated by the network server. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 151: Errordisplay Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Utility ErrorDisplay Set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. 4.4.60 ErrorDisplay menu Media detection When media is initialized, set whether to perform detection of width and edge of the media.

  • Page 152: Power On Cleaning Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions media detect <Normal> Perform media detection automatically. No media detection. Take-up mechanism Make this setting when using the optional take-up mechanism. •[CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 153: File Management Setup Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer They can be set in the following ranges: • Rockhopper II-50: 210mm-1273mm • Rockhopper II-64: 210mm-1651mm • Rockhopper II-87: 210mm-2240mm NOTE • On the media width menu, • If a value larger than the width of the media is set, media or the product may be contaminated by the ink during printing.

  • Page 154: Write Mode Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions File management (1/2) Write mode Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. 4.4.65 Write mode menu Re-plot Set this when you want to draw the printing data saved in the hard disk.

  • Page 155: Re-Plot Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Writing <Off> No writing to the hard disk. Perform printing immediately. Writing/Printing Prints while writing the data to the hard disk. Printing after writing Prints after writing the data to the hard disk.

  • Page 156: File Delete Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Re-plot File name Select file name to be printed by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way.

  • Page 157: Re-Name Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Delete File name Select to-be-deleted file name by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way.

  • Page 158: Format Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions To-be-changed file name Characters you want to Select characters you want to change by operating the change following keys. • [F1] key: Select characters you want to change with back feed way.

  • Page 159: Initialize Setup Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions •[ENTER] key: Format Format will be performed. • Product starts formatting. •The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. • After formatting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 160: All Initialize Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Initialize (1/3) Returns all parameters to the factory setting. 4.4.71 All Initialize menu MediaSet Returns parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting. 4.4.72 Media setup Initialize menu...

  • Page 161: Media Setup Initialize Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions All Initialize <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.70 Initialize setup menu 4.4.72 Media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.

  • Page 162: Command Setup Initialize Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.4.74 Command setup Initialize menu Setup values of CommandSetup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Command setup Initialize <NO> No initialization.

  • Page 163: Roll Media Setup Initialize Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Function setup Initialize <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.70 Initialize setup menu 4.4.77 Roll media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Roll Media setup menu are set to the setup value (nitial value) at the factory shipping.

  • Page 164: Utility Initialize Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Network Initialize <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.70 Initialize setup menu 4.4.80 Utility Initialize menu Setup values of Utility menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.

  • Page 165: Web Password Initialize Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4.82 WEB password initialize menu Return the WEB password setting value to the initial value at the time of shippment from the factory. Setup items Parameters Descriptions WEB password initialize <No>...

  • Page 166: Cutter Change Menu

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Head clean Do not clean the head. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.1 Setup menu Clean the head. •[CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 167: Wiper Clean Menu

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.4.86 Wiper clean menu Clean the cleaning wiper. Make the setting for cleaning the cleaning wiper. • Refer to "5.3.4 Cleaning the cleaning wiper" for details regarding the procedure for cleaning the cleaning wiper.
  • Page 168 4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup items Parameters Descriptions Tank change Do not change the tank. Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.1 Setup menu Change the tank. • [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu.

  • Page 169: Operating From The Operation Panel

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 4.5 Operating from the operation panel This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. • For information of the name and function of each key, refer to "2.3.3 Operation panel".

  • Page 170: Feeding Media

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide Status of the printer Operation after the [F2] key is pressed • The pressurizing roller is lowered • The pressurizing roller is lifted • The MEDIA SET lamp turns off. • The MEDIA SET lamp will turn on(orange).

  • Page 171: Print Mode Check

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 3. Press the [F3] key or the [F4] key on the operation panel. •The product will perform the following operations: Setup items Key name Parameters Descriptions Cut & Feed Forward Feeds media forward.

  • Page 172: Operations After Printing

    4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4.6 Operations after printing The operations performed after printing is described here. 4.6.1 Cutting media The media cutting procedure is described below. Roll media is automatically cut after printing when "Auto" is set on the cut media menu and roll media is set.

  • Page 173: Media Cutting Procedure

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer NOTE • If the front edge of the roll media is not straight when you load new roll media, cut its edge. • Cutters are consumable. Replace them at regular intervals following "5.2.3 Replacing the cutting blade".
  • Page 174 4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5. Open the front cover. CAUTION • • • • When opening/closing the front cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. Name Front cover 6. Cut the roll media.
  • Page 175 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4 Handling the printer 7. Close the front cover. Name Front cover 8. Press the [ENTER] key of the operation panel. • The unit enters the normal status. 4-66...
  • Page 176 4 Handling the printer Rockhopper II - User's Guide 4-67...

  • Page 177: Maintenance

    5 MAINTENANCE Introduction ....... . 5-1 Replacing consumables ..... . 5-1 5.2.1 Replacing ink cartridges .
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  • Page 179: Introduction

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction This chapter explains daily maintenance of the printer. 5.2 Replacing consumables This section explains when to replace ink cartridges, roll media, or the cutting blade and the procedures for replacement.
  • Page 180 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide NOTE • When the ink runs out or is low, the colour of that ink is indicated as follows: • 1-8: The number of the ink cartridge slot( 3.5 Installing ink cartridges) • All: All inks...
  • Page 181 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance CAUTION • • • • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the ink compartment cover. Name Ink compartment 3. Remove the ink cartridge from the ink cartridge slot.

  • Page 182: Replacing Roll Media

    5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide NOTE • Unpack the ink cartridge just before installing it into the ink cartridge slot. If you leave the cartridge unpacked for a long time, the printer may not be able to print correctly.
  • Page 183 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance (1) Replacement time Replace roll media under the following conditions. a. When the roll media loaded in the printer comes to an end • The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
  • Page 184 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Front cover 3. Hold the scroller and wind up the roll media by hand. Name Scroller 4. Remove the scroller from the scroller receiver of the printer and place it on a flat surface.
  • Page 185 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance • When using the optional (sold separately) scroller stocker, it is possible to attach 2 more scrollers with roll media set on them to the unit. 7.5.5 Using scroller stocker 5. Loosen the screw of the movable flange.
  • Page 186 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Scroller Roll media 8. When installing another roll media, follow the steps below. • Refer to "3.6 Media handling" for the roll media installation procedure. • Store unused roll media according to "4.3.3 Precaution on storing media".

  • Page 187: Replacing The Cutting Blade

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance Name Scroller receiver Scroller 5.2.3 Replacing the cutting blade Read the following for information on when and how to replace the cutting blade. (1) Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions.
  • Page 188 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3. Select "Yes" and press the [F2] key on the operation panel. • The printer prepares for cutting blade replacement. • The carriage moves to the cutting blade replacement position. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
  • Page 189 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance NOTE • Do not push the cutting blade holder tab strongly or release it suddenly. Doing so may cause the spring incorporated in the cutting blade holder to fly off. • Do not push in the cutting blade holder. Doing so may cause the cutting blade to damage the inside of the printer.
  • Page 190 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Cutting blade 7. Insert the new cutter into the media cutting blade holder as shown below. NOTE • Be sure not to let the spring incorporated in the cutter holder fly out.
  • Page 191 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance Name Cutting blade holder lever Cutting blade holder 9. Close the front cover. Name Front cover 10. Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • The carriage goes back to its original position.

  • Page 192: Replacing The Waste Liquid Tank

    5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5.2.4 Replacing the waste liquid tank Read the following for information on when and how to replace the waste liquid tank. (1) Replacement Time Replace the waste liquid tank under the following conditions.
  • Page 193 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance • If you did one of the following in step 3, the printer does not replace the tank and returns to the setup menu one higher on the hierarchy. • Pressed the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 194 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Waste liquid tank tank tray 6. Open the cap of a new new waste liquid tank, then put the tank to the printer. 7. Press [ENTER] on the operation panel. • The printer returns to the normal status.

  • Page 195: Cleaning

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance 5.3 Cleaning You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. WARNING • • • • Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets.

  • Page 196: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5.3.2 Cleaning inside the printer (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning procedure The following are instructions for cleaning the inside of the printer. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the front cover.

  • Page 197: Head Cleaning

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance 2. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt on the pressurizing roller. NOTE • Do not blow off media dust inside the printer using an air dusting machine. Doing so may cause noise to occur from inside the printer.
  • Page 198 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide NOTE • Remove media before performing head cleaning. If you perform head cleaning with media installed, the head may contact the media. 1. Make sure that the state of the product is normal.

  • Page 199: Cleaning The Cleaning Wiper

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance Parameter Descriptions Small Small cleaning is performed. Normal Normal Cleaning is performed. Strong Strong cleaning is performed. 7. Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel to start the head cleaning. NOTE •...
  • Page 200 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide 3. Follow "4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel" and display the cleaning the cleaning wiper menu on the operation panel.( 4.4.86 Wiper clean menu) 4. Select "Yes" and press the [F2] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 201 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance CAUTION • • • • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the front cover. Name Front cover 7. Remove two screws underneath the carriage cover. 8. Remove the carriage cover.

  • Page 202: Changing Ink Types

    5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name cleaning wiper cleaning cloth for the cleaning wiper Head cap unit 10. Reinstall the carriage cover following steps 5 to 8 in reverse order. NOTE • When using this product, the carriage cover must be installed.
  • Page 203 Price List • Use only Mutoh recommended ink cartridges for a replacement. This printer is adjusted under the condition of using only the Mutoh recommended ink cartridges. Using other types of ink cartridge may cause: • • Faint printing or the ink can not be properly detected.
  • Page 204 5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide • If you did one of the following in step 3, the printer does not change the ink types and returns to the setup menu one higher on the hierarchy. • Pressed the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 205 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance 8. Remove all cleaning cartridges. • The unit will start to discharge the cleaning solvent. 9. After discharge of the cleaning solvent is finished, the unit will ask you to install the ink cartridges.

  • Page 206: Transfer And Transportation

    5 Maintenance Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5.5 Transfer and transportation This section explains transferring and transporting the printer. 5.5.1 Transferring the printer The following are instructions for transferring the printer. CAUTION • • • • Keep the printer horizontal during transfer.
  • Page 207 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 5 Maintenance Name Adjuster Caster (2) After the transfer Follow the steps below to prepare the printer to be used after the transfer. 1. Make sure that you place the printer where appropriate. 2. Lock the casters after transferring the printer.

  • Page 209: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting Rockhopper II - User's Guide (14) Media size is wrong during media Initial. Possible cause Solutions References You did not use recommended media. Use recommended media. 4.3.1 Media type You did not load the media straight into the Load the media straight into the printer.
  • Page 210 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6 Troubleshooting Possible cause Solutions References The printed surface is not the printable side. Pay attention to the printable side to load 3.6 Media media correctly. handling •Perform head cleaning. Did you try head cleaning ? 5.3.3 Head...

  • Page 211: Error Messages

    6 Troubleshooting Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6.3 Error messages This chapter explains the messages displayed on the operation panel both when the printer works normally and when an error occurs, and the solutions for the errors. 6.3.1 Status messages The following are the status messages while the printer works normally.

  • Page 212: Message Type Error Display And Solutions

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6 Troubleshooting Display Solutions References During cleaning The printer performs head cleaning. Wait for 5.3.3 Head **min a while. cleaning Media Initial The printer performs initial setting of media. 3.6.4 Setting ******** Wait for a while.
  • Page 213 6 Troubleshooting Rockhopper II - User's Guide (2) Error messages regarding warnings of the remaining ink The following error message is displayed on the forth line on the operation panel. Display Descriptions Solutions References Near End [*] The ink is running short in the Prepare a new ink cartridge.

  • Page 214: Data Error Display And Solutions

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6 Troubleshooting • The [*] of the error will display shows the colour of the ink causing the error according to the following codes: • 1-8 : ink cartridge slot number • All : All ink cartridges 6.3.3 Data error display and solutions...

  • Page 215: Error Requiring A Restart

    If error requiring a restart has occurred, solve the problems to restart the printer and delete the error. If the same error message is displayed again, contact MUTOH local dealer. Be sure to inquire by the code numbers of the error messages.
  • Page 216 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6 Troubleshooting NOTE • *** in error messages are code numbers indicating what kind of error occurred. • [ ] may indicate the command code of the error. • For the settings on a computer, refer to the computer's operation manual.

  • Page 217: When Media Jams Occur

    6 Troubleshooting Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6.4 When media jams occur If the loaded media is jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to remove the jammed media. 6.4.1 How to remove a piece of media (roll media) 1.

  • Page 218: How To Remove A Piece Of Media (Cut Media)

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6 Troubleshooting Name Scroller 3. If a piece of media or media dust are in the printer, open the front cover and remove the media or media dust. CAUTION • • • • Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing media cover.
  • Page 219 6 Troubleshooting Rockhopper II - User's Guide NOTE • When raising or lowering the pressurizing roller, you can use the foot switch instead of the operation panel. Name Foot switch 2. If a piece of media or media dust are in the printer, open the front cover and remove the piece of media or media dust.
  • Page 220 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 6 Troubleshooting 3. If there is an error requiring a restart, power the printer OFF and then ON. 6-17...
  • Page 222 <Memo>...

  • Page 223: Appendix

    7 APPENDIX Introduction ....... . 7-1 Product Specifications ..... . . 7-1 Interface Specifications .
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  • Page 225: Introduction

    Print Modes & Panel Control Options Uni & Bidirectional output, Interweaving, Mirror Output, Multi Copy, Ink Status, Origin Control Speed Overview Table Rockhopper II - 50 & 64 Rockhopper II - 87 914mm (36”) wide output Ink Set-Up 2 x 4 Colours...
  • Page 226 7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide Printers Rockhopper II / 50 Rockhopper II / 64 Rockhopper II / 87 Power Consumption 1100 VA 1300 VA 1400 VA 80 VA in stand-by 80 VA in stand-by 100 VA in stand-by...

  • Page 227: Interface Specifications

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 7 Appendix 7.3 Interface Specifications This section explains the specifications for the interfaces supported by this product. 7.3.1 Centronics Bidirection Parallel Interface:IEEE1284) Specifications (1) Interface Specifications Item Specifications Transmission modes Compatible , Nibble , ECP Mode...

  • Page 228: Network Interface (Optional) Specifications

    7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide Connection signal Signal direction Connection signal Signal direction number number P ERROR From printer→ SELECTED From printer→ INIT To printer← AUTOFD To printer← FAULT From printer→ Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected SELECTIN To printer←...

  • Page 229: Installing Options

    DIMM 256M NOTE • Rockhopper II-87 is loaded with the standard 256MB memory. Memory expansion exceeding this is not possible. Use the following procedure to install the expansion memory. 1. Remove the maintenance cover on the side of the printer.
  • Page 230 7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Maintenance cover 2. Loosen the 8 screws inside the maintenance cover. Remove the expansion memory cover. Name Screws Expansion memory cover 3. Push the tab on the right side of the memory expansion slot on the board to remove the memory from the board.

  • Page 231: How To Use The Winding Unit

    (87 in.) RJ-80-TUP-80 • Refer to "Rockhopper II winding unit Operation Manual" when installing and using the winding unit. 7.4.3 Installation of the hard disk Installing a hard disk in this unit will allow to process large data effectively.
  • Page 232 7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide • When re-installing the echanged hard disk, always install to the original printer. Problems that occur due to the hard disks among plural printers, are not guaranteed. 1. Remove the hard disk slot on the back face of the unit.

  • Page 233: How To Use The Scroller (Optional)

    Rockhopper II - User's Guide 7 Appendix • Refer to "3.2 Connecting the power cable" for details on how to install the power source cable. 7.4.4 How to use the scroller (optional) If the scroller is used, it is possible to store the spare roll media while it is attached to the scroller.
  • Page 234 7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide Name Movable flange scroller 4. Set the roll media to the scroller in such a way that the media is wound counterclockwise when looking from the second movable flange. NOTE • Set the roll media on a flat place such as a desk.
  • Page 235 Rockhopper II - User's Guide 7 Appendix Name roll media 6. Attach the third movable flange to the core of the roll media and secure the media. Name Movable flange roll media 7. Screw the third movable media flange and secure the roll media to the scroller.

  • Page 236: Glossary

    7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide 7.5 Glossary This manual includes words that are used with meanings that are different from their normal usage, as well as some special terminology specific to printers. These words are defined below. < A >...
  • Page 237 Printer connected directly to a computer via an interface cable < M > MH-GL, MH-GL2 printer commands for vector data printing, developed by MUTOH Industries Ltd. The HP-GL and HP-GL2 commands are standard. MH-RTL Luster data printer command, developed by MUTOH Industries Ltd.
  • Page 238 7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide < N > Network Printer Printer connected to the computer via a network < O > Operating system Basic software that manages the computer system. Abbreviated as OS. Optional In this manual, refers to accessories related to the printer that are sold separately.
  • Page 239 Tool for installing and feeding roll media Scaling point Imaginary point that is set as the standard when the printer is printing < U > User's media In this manual, refers to media other than the media specified by MUTOH 7-15...
  • Page 240 7 Appendix Rockhopper II - User's Guide 7-16...
  • Page 241 Setup Menu Configuration Diagram Rockhopper II - User's Guide Setup Menu Configuration Diagram For Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings. • For details of the setup items, refer to “4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel panel”. •...
  • Page 242 RJ-8000 Operation Manual Setup Menu Configuration Diagram * Setup Menu * (1/6) [F1] InkStatus [F2] OriginSet * TestPrint * (1/2) [F3] TestPrint [F1] Setup [F2] NozzleCheck [F3] Adj.Uni-d [F4] Adj.Bi-d * TestPrint * (2/2) [F1] Palette [F2] Maintenance [F4] MediaSet [F1] Media * Media * (1/2) [F1] User1...
  • Page 243 Setup Menu Configuration Diagram RJ-8000 Operation Manual To "Setup Menu Configulation Diagram (1/3)" *Setup Menu* (2/6) [F1] PrintMode [F1] PrnMode1 * PrnMode1 - 4 * [F1] ColourMode * ColourMode * [F1] 4Col.Nor [F2] PrnMode2 (4 colours: 87in.) [F2] 4Col.High [F3] PrnMode3 * ColourMode * [F1] 4Col.Dye [F4] PrnMode4...
  • Page 244 Setup Menu Configuration Diagram RJ-8000 Operation Manual To "Setup Menu Configulation Diagram (3/3)" *Setup Menu* (3/6) [F1] RollSetup [F1] Disable [F2] Roll1 * Roll1 - 3 * 1m - <30m> - 99m [F3] Roll2 [F4] Roll3 [F2] Centro. [F1] Centro. [F2] BiCentro.
  • Page 245 Rockhopper II - User's Guide Index Index Cutting blade holder lever....5-10 ＜ A ＞ Cutting media ......4-62 AC inlet .
  • Page 246 Index Rockhopper II - User's Guide ＜ G ＞ ＜ L ＞ Gateway menu ......4-39 layout function.
  • Page 247 Rockhopper II - User's Guide Index Printing quality menu ....4-23 ＜ N ＞ Printing repeat menu ..... 4-25 Nameplate rating .
  • Page 248 Index Rockhopper II - User's Guide ＜ T ＞ Tank change menu..... . . 4-57 Tank replacement......5-14 Terminator menu .
  • Page 249 When setting to “Off” on Media Detection menu, set the smaller value than the width of the media on Media Width menu. Rockhopper II User's Guide “4.4 Menu setup on the operation manual” 1. To load the media, according to the following procedure.
  • Page 250 Rockhopper II Instructions for Media Holder NOTE NOTE When attaching the media holder, push the projections backside of the media holder into the hole on the sub-platen firmly as shown in the figure. Name Media Holder Sub-platen 5. Using the screwdriver, tighten the media holder adjusting screws.
  • Page 251 <Memo>...
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