Page 3: Important Notice
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Important Notice For Users in Europe The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or...
Page 4 • The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification. • MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the shop where you bought this equipment.
Page 5: Warranty Limitations
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
Page 6: About This Manual
This manual explains the operation procedure when you start the printer for the first time. Operation Manual (this manual) Purpose and Target Readers This manual explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet Printer VJ-1617H This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer.
Page 7 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • "1 Safety instructions" to "4 Handling the printer" must be read before using the printer. "5 Panel setup menu" through Appendix" as necessary. • Read "8 Manual Notation This section explains general cautions that must be followed in order to use this printer safely.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL General Table Of Contents GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions Types and meanings of warnings ....... 1-2 Important safety instructions.
Page 10 General Table Of Contents VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.5 Setting roll media ..........3-56 3.5.6...
Page 11 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL General Table Of Contents 4.5.3 Interlocking/Not interlocking the printer and Blower heater ....4-33 4.5.4 Adjusting Heater output and air volume ......4-34 Using Spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) .
Page 12 General Table Of Contents VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Shaking ink packs..........6-2 Daily maintenance .
Page 13 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL General Table Of Contents Appendix Product specifications ........8-2 8.1.1...
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Page 15: Safety Instructions
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know, caution items and warning labels on the printer main unit. WARNING • When installing and operating this printer, be sure to follow the directions and...
Page 16: Types And Meanings Of Warnings
Safety instructions VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Types and meanings of warnings The warnings in the Operation Manual and the warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into three stages. Understand the meanings of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this manual.
Page 17: Important Safety Instructions
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Safety instructions Important safety instructions This section explains general cautions that must be followed in order to use this printer safely. WARNING Do not install this printer in the following places. It may cause an injury if the printer falls down.
Page 18 Safety instructions VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Use a power cord set which is equipped with a protective earth, and securely connect it to the outlet. Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100 V to 120 V or AC 220 V to 240 V).
Page 19 When unpacking and moving the printer to an installation point, be sure to have the following number of personnel. •VJ-1617H: four or more When you do not use the printer for a long period, make sure to pull out the power plug from the power socket for safety.
Page 20 Safety instructions VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL For the new white ink as well as white ink that has not been used for a month, read "Precautions before using white ink" provided with the white ink packs, and then shake Ink pack. Inappropriate shaking may cause poor print quality or a malfunction.
Page 21: Warning Labels
Avoid either organic solvents or gasoline. • It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels...
Page 22 Safety instructions VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Types of warning labels...
Page 23 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Safety instructions Types of warning labels CAUTION Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube. The ink may be leaked and damages the printer. Emergency Measures CAUTION If it sticks to your skin,wash well with plenty of soapy water.
Page 24 Safety instructions VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 1-10...
Page 25: Product Overview
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product overview Product overview This chapter explains the features of this printer along with the names and functions of each part.
Page 26: Features
Product overview VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Features This section explains the main features of the printer. (1) Wide range of media - thicknesses Height adjustment mechanism of the print head now supports rigid media of up to a thickness of 15.0 A wide variety of media of a thickness of 0.08 mm to 15.0 mm is supported.
Page 27: Names Of Parts And Functions
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product overview Names of parts and functions This section explains the names and functions of each part. 2.2.1 Front section...
Page 28: Operation Panel
Product overview VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Function Front media loading lever Used for fixing or releasing the media. The operation is the opposite of Rear media loading lever on the rear side of the printer. • Lower Lever to fix the media.
Page 29: Rear Section
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product overview 2.2.2 Rear section Name Function Roll media holders Used to load the roll media. Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders. Media feed slot Used for feeding media.
Page 30: Operation Panel
Product overview VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 2.2.3 Operation panel There are two Operation panels on this printer: Printer operation panel and Blower heater operation panel. Used for setting operation conditions, display of printer status and various functions. Names of each operation key (Switch) and status display along with the functions are explained.
Page 31 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product overview (1) Operation keys NOTE • The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on printer status (Normal or Setup menu display). For details about printer status, refer to " ". 2.3 Printer status...
Page 32 Displays operation status of the printer or an error message. •When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm. 7.2.5 Error requiring restart •If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
Page 33 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product overview 2.2.3.2 Blower hearter operation panel 1, 5 (1) Operational switch unit Name Description RUN/STOP switch Turns ON/OFF the warm air when Blower heater is in the "Manual" condition and operating independently. When Blower heater operates simultaneously with the printer (in the "Printer Link"...
Page 34 Product overview VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL (2) Display section Name Color Status Description RUN/STOP switch Green Lamp Blast is stopped. Blinking Heater is warming up. (slow) (LED blinks once per second) Lamp Heater is warmed up. Blinking Heater is cooling down at the time of power-off.
Page 35: Printer Status
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product overview Printer status This chapter explains printer status. 2.3.1 Number of colors to be used You can select the number of ink colors to set to this printer at the time of initial ink filling. Each ink set has the following features: •...
Page 36 Product overview VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Menu 1: Setup>" is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to the Setup menu. NOTE • For details regarding the Setup menu, refer to " ". 4.3 Menu setups on the operation panel (2) Setup menu display ...
Page 37: Before Using
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer.
Page 38: Power Cable Connection
• Do not route the power cable near heating appliances. NOTE • Contact your local MUTOH dealer in case of power cable damage. Follow the procedure below to install the power cable. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned OFF.
Page 39 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • The power is ON when the [Power] key of the operation panel is pressed in. Press the key once again to turn OFF the power. 2. Connect the power cables (3) to the AC inlets (3) on the rear side of the product.
Page 40 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL WARNING • Do not pull out or insert the power plug with a wet hand. This could lead to an electric shock. • Make sure to use only the specified power supply (AC 100 V to 120 V or AC 220 V to 240 V).
Page 41 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using CAUTION • Pay attention to the following points when handling the power supply plug. Any mishandling of the power cable could cause a fire. • Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust etc. are stuck to the power plug.
Page 42 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Power plug...
Page 43: Turning The Power On/Off
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Turning the power ON/OFF This section explains how to turn the printer ON/OFF. 3.2.1 Turning the power ON Follow the procedure below to turn the power ON. 1. Turn ON the power switch of Blower heater on the rear side of the printer.
Page 44: Turning The Power Off
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up in blue. • The printer starts initial operation. • When the initial operation is complete, the printer enters Normal. NOTE • If there is a problem during the initial operation, a message is displayed on the operation panel and the printer may stop operating.
Page 45 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using (1) When using 5-color set 1. Make sure that the printer's operating condition is as follows: • Printing or other operation is not in progress. • Operation panel display is in the Normal condition. 2. Press the [POWER] key on Operation panel.
Page 46 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Print head moves to the left. • Cleaning wiper rises. • "CR Mainte.: End" is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Perform daily maintenance. 6.2 Daily maintenance You can also refer to "User maintenance sheet" provided with the printer.
Page 47 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Power switch (2) When using 4-color set 1. Make sure that the printer's operating condition is as follows: • Printing or other operation is not in progress. • Operation panel display is in the Normal condition.
Page 48 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Wash Exe? Yes" is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Use the [+] or [-] key to select whether or not to automatically clean the Cleaning wiper unit and Flushing box with the cleaning fluid.
Page 49 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • If you have selected "Wash Exe? Yes" in step 4, the printer starts the cleaning operation • "Wait for a while" is displayed on Operation panel. • Maintenance starts. • Print head moves to the left.
Page 50 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • All lamps on Operation panel and the LCD monitor turn OFF. • Power is turned OFF. 8. Turn OFF the power switch of Blower heater on the rear side of the printer. Name Power switch...
Page 51: Sleep Mode
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Sleep mode If you set the printer's sleep mode, the printer performs the following operation. • Vacuum fan stops. • Blower heater stops (Link mode only) • All Lamps turn off except for Power lamp.
Page 52 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Media loading lever is lowered (Media loading lever on the rear side is raised). • Front media loading lever is lowered (Rear media loading lever is raised). 2. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel.
Page 53 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • "Timer: Off" is displayed on Operation panel. 5. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select the head cleaning interval. • For the head cleaning intervals, select from the following. When more than the set time has passed, Print head is cleaned automatically.
Page 54 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The timer has been set. • "Sleep Mode1: Timer Set" is displayed on Operation panel. 7. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Sleep Mode2: Start". • "Start Sleep Mode?" is displayed on Operation panel.
Page 55 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • Maintenance starts. • Print head moves to the left. • Cleaning wiper rises. • "CR Mainte.: End" is displayed on Operation panel. • Execute the daily maintenance. 6.2 Daily maintenance You can also refer to "User maintenance sheet" provided with the printer.
Page 56: Recover The Printer From Sleep Mode
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Restart -> ENTER" is displayed on Operation panel. • The printer goes into sleep mode. NOTE • If you press the [Enter] key during sleep mode, the printer returns to the Normal condition. • If the printer is under one of the following conditions while shifting to sleep mode, "Don'tStart SleepMode"...
Page 57: Initial Ink Filling
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Initial ink filling Head cleaning and the initial ink filling are required before you use this printer. NOTE • High-capacity ink pack adapter is used to install ink packs on this printer. • This operation takes about 43 minutes. (Not including the time for removing or installing the High- capacity ink pack adapter.)
Page 58 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name High-capacity pack adapter • The printer performs the first head cleaning. 4. Set a cleaning fluid pack to High-capacity pack adapter, and then install it to the printer again. Name High-capacity pack adapter Ink cartridge slots •...
Page 59 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name High-capacity pack adapter • The printer performs the second head cleaning. 6. Shake the ink packs. Name Ink pack 3-23...
Page 60: Details Of Initial Ink Filling
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 7. Set a ink pack to High-capacity pack adapter, and then install it to the printer. Name High-capacity pack adapter Ink cartridge slots • The printer fills the ink. 3.4.1 Details of initial ink filling Follow the procedure below to perform initial ink filling.
Page 61 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select the number of ink colors you want to use. • "Ink Comb.: 4Color": Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Black (K) •...
Page 62 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • If this message is displayed during operation, check Waste fluid tank and remove any waste fluid. If there is waste fluid inside the tank, the cleaning liquid is wasted. 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
Page 63 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE To install or remove High-capacity ink pack adapter to/from Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card, refer to the operation manual included with High-capacity ink pack adapter. Operation manual for High-capacity pack adapter "3.1 Installing ink packs"...
Page 64 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 9. Remove all High-capacity ink pack adapters from the printer. • Leave the cleaning fluid packs still installed on High-capacity pack adapters. • "Busy-Washing" is displayed on Operation panel and the printer starts head cleaning.
Page 65 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 11. Insert High-capacity pack adapters, with the cleaning fluid packs still installed, into the ink cartridge slots. • When all High-capacity ink pack adapters are installed, "Busy-Washing" is displayed on Operation panel, and the printer starts charging Cleaning fluid.
Page 66 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 13. Remove Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card from High-capacity ink pack adapter. Name Cleaning fluid pack IC chip High-capacity pack adapter NOTE When there is remaining Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card, clarify the corresponding pack and card, and store it as a set.
Page 67 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Ink pack 15. Install Ink pack and IC chip card to High-capacity ink pack adapter. Operation manual for High-capacity pack adapter "3.1 Installing ink packs" Name Ink pack IC chip High-capacity pack adapter •...
Page 68 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Yellow (Y): 1 pack • Black (K): 1 pack • Cleaning fluid (CL): 1 pack (2) When using 5-color set • Cyan (C): 1 packs • Magenta (M): 1 packs • Yellow (Y): 1 pack •...
Page 69 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using (2) When using 5-color set 5 colors 5 colors CL CL WH Name High-capacity pack adapter Ink cartridge slots • You can check the ink color labels for ink colors and its cartridge slots. •...
Page 70 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refill a small amount of ink, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 3-34...
Page 71: Setting Media
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Setting media 3.5.1 Installing Media-feed table When using rigid media on this printer, use Media-feed table (optional). Follow the procedure below to install Media-feed table. The following items are required for installing Media-feed table: •...
Page 72 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 2. Loosen retaining screws of Media-feed table, and slowly level the table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screw 3. Tighten the leveling screws of Media-feed table (2 places, both sides), and fix the table. NOTE • When fixing the leveling screws, hold the frame while pressuring the rubber foot, and then turn the screw until it doesn't turn any further.
Page 73 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Media-feed table Leveliong screw Frame 4. Insert the positioning guide of Media-feed table into the square hole of Paper guide R. • If the height of the positioning guide does not match the square hole, turn the screw of Media- feed table's caster, and adjust the height.
Page 74 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Screws on the casters Positioning guide 6. Place the level at the edge of printer's platen, and check the position of the air bubble. Name Level Platen 7. Place the level on the frame of Media-feed table.
Page 75 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Level Frame of Media-feed table 8. Turn the screw of Media-feed table's caster (the one further from the printer) with a spanner, and adjust the slant. • Make sure that the position of the level's air bubble is at the same position as when you place it on the printer.
Page 76 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.1.2 Front side 1. Loosen retaining screws of Media-feed table, and slowly level the table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screw NOTE • When fixing the leveling screws, hold the frame while pressuring the rubber foot, and then turn the screw until it doesn't turn any further.
Page 77 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Media-feed table Leveling screw Frame 3. Insert the positioning guide of Media-feed table into the square hole of Paper guide F. • If the height of the positioning guide does not match the square hole, turn the screw of Media- feed table's caster, and adjust the height.
Page 78 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Screws on Caster Positioning guide 5. Place the level at the edge of printer's platen, and check the position of the air bubble. Name Level Platen 6. Place the level on the frame of Media-feed table.
Page 79: Loading Rigid Media
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 7. Turn the screw of Media-feed table's caster (the one further from the printer) with a spanner, and adjust the slant. Make sure that the position of the level's air bubble is at the same position as when you place it on the printer.
Page 80 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 1. Turn the printer ON. 2. In Panel setup menu, check if the "media type" for the User type you're going to use is appropriately set. 4.3.2 Menu setup procedure 5.2.2.10 MediaType menu NOTE • If the type of the media you have loaded differs from that of the user type you have set, the media may not be detected properly.
Page 81 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 5. Loosen the rail retaining screw on Media-feed table (rear side), and widen the rails to the sides so that you can place the rigid media. Make sure that the rigid media is set on the center of the printer.
Page 82 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 7. Place the rigid media on Media-feed table (front side) in the same way, and fix the rails at where there is a 5 mm gap between the stoppers on both sides and the media.
Page 83 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Loading mark is not used for deciding where the right edge of the media should be placed. There should be no problem if the media is placed away from the line, as long as it does not go beyond the line.
Page 84 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever NOTE • Push Front media loading lever down and lower it firmly. For Rear media loading lever, push it up firmly. If the lever is not firmly lowered or raised, the media may not be detected.
Page 85 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • Perform checking on the whole surface of the rigid media. 14. When feeding does not go smoothly, turn the screws of the front and back casters of Media-feed table (4 places each) with a spanner and raise the height slowly to adjust the position for smoother feeding.
Page 86 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever Rigid media 16. Lower Front media loading lever (raise Rear media loading lever). 17. Use a spanner and tighten the hexagon nuts of the caster's height adjuster (4 places) toward the Media-feed table side.
Page 87: Removing Media-Feed Table (Optional)
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.5.3 Removing Media-feed table (optional) This section explains how to remove Media-feed table. When Media-feed table (optional) is installed on the printer, remove it before using the roll media. Follow the procedure below to remove Media-feed table.
Page 88 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Media-feed table Leveling screws c. Tighten the vertical retaining screws and fix Media-feed table. Name Media-feed table Leveling screws 2. Remove Media-feed table on the rear side of the printer. a. Pull Media-feed table forward, and remove the positioning guide from the hole of Paper guide R.
Page 89: Loading Roll Media
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Media-feed table b. In the same way as the front side, fold Media-feed table. • This completes removing Media-feed table. • Load the roll media on the printer. 3.5.4 Loading roll media 3.5.4 Loading roll media This section explains how to load roll media.
Page 90 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 1. Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left side of the rear. Set the distance between the roll media holders wider than the roll media width. Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media holder (Right)
Page 91 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Roll media holder (Left) Fixing lever 3. Set the roll media to the roll media holder (Left). Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media 4. Set the roll media to the roll media holder (Right) and fixed the fixing lever.
Page 92: Setting Roll Media
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer. Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media holder (Right) Roll media Fixing lever • The procedure for loading the roll media is complete.
Page 93 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using CAUTION • Do not operate the media loading lever during initial operation and printing. The print head portion may touch the pressurizing roller portion, and cause a malfunction. • The printer starts the initializing operation.
Page 94 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Lever Up" is displayed on the operation panel. 4. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 5. Set the roll media to the media feed slot. NOTE • If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it.
Page 95 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Roll media Media feed slot 7. Rewind the roll media a little by rolling the flange on the roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any slack or slant.
Page 96 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • When setting the roll media, set both sides of the media at least 5 mm away from the edge of the pressurizing roller. Slippage or creases may occur during printing. Name Roll media Pressurizing rollers 8.
Page 97 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media holder (Right) Roll media Fixing lever 9. Lower Front media loading lever (raise Rear media loading lever). Name Front media loading lever Rear media loading lever 3-61...
Page 98: Setting Media Type
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Push Front media loading lever down and lower it firmly. For Rear media loading lever, push it up firmly. If the lever is not firmly lowered or raised, the media may not be detected.
Page 99 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 2. In Panel setup menu, check if the "media type" for the User type you're going to use is appropriately set. 4.3.2 Menu setup procedure 5.2.2.10 MediaType menu NOTE • If the type of the media you have loaded differs from that of the user type you have set, the media may not be detected properly.
Page 100 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • If the following operations are performed in the media type setup menu, the printer starts media initial operation with the media type displayed on the panel. • Pressing the [Cancel] key on the operation panel.
Page 101 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • When using rigid media with a soft printing surface, the head height value displayed on Operation panel may differ from the actual media thickness. If this happens, see the following and enter the correction value so that the head height matches the actual media thickness.
Page 102: Media Type Change Procedure From Media Type Menu
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Media Initial" is displayed on the operation panel. • Media initial operation restarts. • After media initial operation is complete, "Ready to Print" is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to Normal.
Page 103 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 2. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu2: User Type". 3. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • "User: Type 1" is displayed on the operation panel. 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select the user type to use.
Page 104 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • After the user type is changed, "Paper Thick Changed?" is displayed on the operation panel. NOTE • When the same media type as last time is selected, "**>1: Print Mode" is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 105 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.5.7.2 When the media thickness detection is OFF If the media thickness detection is set to OFF, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Media Type Heater Link Roll...
Page 106 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select the user type to use. 5. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • When the media type is changed to a different media type (contents of user media is already set), "Warning! *.*mm ->"...
Page 107 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using •The total amount of the head height setting value (thickness) and the input adjustment value (adjustment) is displayed in "*.*". •When you press the [>] key on the operation panel, the setting value (*.*) and the input adjustment value ( . ) are each displayed, as in "Thick.
Page 108 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "<E>Skip,<CAN>Detect" is displayed on the operation panel. 8. Select whether to detect the media thickness. a. To skip the media thickness detection, press [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The printer performs media initialization. (The media thickness will not be detected.) •...
Page 109 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • "Change: *.* mm –>" is displayed on the operation panel. •The total amount of the head height setting value (thickness) and the input adjustment value (adjustment) is displayed in " *.*" . •When you press the [>] key on the operation panel, the setting value (*.*) and the input adjustment value ( . ) are each displayed, as in "Thick.
Page 110 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Media Initial" is displayed on the operation panel. • Media initial operation restarts. • After media initial operation is complete, "Ready to Print" is displayed on the operation panel and the display shifts to Normal.
Page 111: Test Print
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Test print Follow the procedure below to perform Test printing to confirm that the printer works correctly. 1. Turn ON the printer and load the roll media. 3.5.5 Setting roll media 2. Confirm that the printer functions normally.
Page 112 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Test1: Nozzle Check" is displayed on the operation panel. • The display shifts to the Test print menu. 5.4 TestPrint Menu 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select an item for printing from the following items.
Page 113: Nozzle Check
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • Start performing Test Print for the selected item. •Refer to the following for details on each of the print list items. 3.6.1 Nozzle check 3.6.6 Color verify 6. Repeat step 4 to step 5 when performing test print for other items.
Page 114: Nozzle Check B
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head. 6.5.3 Head cleaning Perform the nozzle check once again at the end of the work. •Refer to the following for printing procedure.
Page 115: Mode Print
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.6.3 Mode print Used to confirm the following printing conditions. • Print Mode • Effect • Adjustment value •Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.6 Test print 3.6.4 Setup print Used to check the current setup of the printer.
Page 116: Palette Print
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.5 Palette print Palette print is executed for the color demonstration. 3-80...
Page 117: Color Verify
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • When "Banner 1" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed in the Test Print menu. 5.4 TestPrint Menu •Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.6 Test print 3.6.6 Color verify The "Color Verify"...
Page 118 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL •Printer color reproduction can change over time due to various factors, including environmental (shop temperature and humidity), age and storage conditions of ink and media, possible lot-to-lot manufacturing variations of ink and media, and aging of the printer itself (due to mechanical wear). Individually, such factors may have minimal impact on color reproduction, but cumulatively over a span of time these factors can lead to color variations that become apparent and potentially detrimental to image quality.
Page 119 • The optional SPECTROVUE VM-10 is required to perform this function. For more information about the SPECTROVUE VM-10, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Before performing this function, make sure to print the nozzle check pattern to check if there is no missing nozzle.
Page 120 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Check the setting of Blower heater. 4.5 Using Blower heater 4. Display the Test Print menu on the operation panel. a. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. Media Type Heater Link Roll...
Page 121: Testprint Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • The display shifts to the Test Print menu. 5.4 TestPrint Menu 5. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select " Test6 : Color Verify". 6. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
Page 122 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Color Patches User Type Head Temperature Information • After printing is complete, "Attaching instrument [ENTER]" is displayed on the operation panel. 7. Press the [Enter] key. • "Wait for a while..." is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 123 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • When a certain time has passed without opening the maintenance cover, the print head returns toward the right side of the printer to protect the print head. "Attaching instrument [ENTER]" is displayed. Restart from the Step 7.
Page 124 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Make sure that spectrophotometer is NOT installed at an angle, and that there in no gap between the connector and spectrophotometer. 11. Press the [Enter] key. • "Wait for a while..." is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 125 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • Before measuring the color patches, make sure that the white side of the white reference plate is facing up. If the black side is facing up, it will not be measured accurately. 13. Close the maintenance cover.
Page 126 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Do not open the covers or move media loading lever during measuring. 15. Press the [Enter] key. • "Wait for a while..."is displayed on the operation panel. • The print head moves to the left.
Page 127 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Spectrophotometer Release buttons Print head section 18. Firmly pinch the tabs on both sides of the connector cap with your fingers, and install it to the connector at the print head. Name Connector cap...
Page 128 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 20. Remove the white reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the black side faces up, and install it back to the original place. Name White reference plate Plate installation place NOTE •...
Page 129: Serial Number
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Maintenance cover • The printing of following items starts. • Date • Serial Number • Color Difference (dE) C o l o r V e r i f i c a t i o n 2011/11/01 15:25 Serial No.
Page 130 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • In order to perform the Color Verify correctly, make sure to specify the following settings same as the setting when the baseline was saved. If these settings are different, the color difference may become large.
Page 131: Adjust Print
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Adjust print It is used for optimizing the quality of image prints. Adjustment methods for this printer are as follows. Adjustment Description Reference method Standard Adjusts only the print mode in the user type setting which is 3.7.1 Standard print...
Page 132: Standard Confirmation Pattern
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 2. Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. 3.7.1.2 Standard rough adjustment pattern Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. 3.7.1.3 Standard micro adjustment pattern NOTE • Perform rough adjustment first when the degree of misalignment is difficult to determine.
Page 133 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using c. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • "User: Type XX" (XX is a number between 1 and 30) is displayed on the operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select the user type to use.
Page 134 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "**>1: Print Mode" is displayed on the operation panel. • The selected media (Type 1 to 30) is displayed in **. 5.2.1 Type menu • If you set the User type different from the previous time when the Media detection is set to On, "Change Media Thickness?"...
Page 135 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • “Adj. Print1: Standard” is displayed on Operation panel. h. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • “Adj.1: Confirm Ptn.” is displayed on Operation panel. • The diplay shifts to Adjust Print menu.
Page 136 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • To start printing during warming up, press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • After warm-up, the printer starts printing a confirmation pattern for print quality adjustment. • A confirmation pattern will be printed.
Page 137: Standard Rough Adjustment Pattern
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.7.1.2 Standard rough adjustment pattern Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. Print rough adjustment pattern and register the set values. 1. Display the Standard Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as step 2 of 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern...
Page 138 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • For the rough adjustment pattern, the same petterns will be printed on both sides and center of the media. • “PatternB: 6” is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 11.
Page 139: Standard Micro Adjustment Pattern
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the display returns to "Adj.3: Fine Pattern". 6. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • Determines the setting. • The operation panel returns to "Adj.3: Fine Pattern".
Page 140 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Warming Up Skip ->E” is displayed on Operation panel. NOTE • To start printing during warming up, press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • After warm-up, the printer starts printing a confirmation pattern for print quality adjustment.
Page 141 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7. • “6” is selected in the next printing sample. NOTE •...
Page 142: Custom Print Quality Adjustment
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Determines the setting. • The operation panel returns to "Adj.3: Fine Pattern". 3.7.2 Custom print quality adjustment Perform adjustment for all patterns (A to D). All print modes will be adjusted. This menu consists of the following menus.
Page 143: Custom Confirmation Pattern
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • Perform rough adjustment first when the degree of misalignment is difficult to determine. 3. Print out the confirmation pattern again and check if the printer has been adjusted properly. 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation pattern 4.
Page 144 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL c. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "User: TypeXX" (XX is a number between 1 and 30) is displayed on Operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select the user type setting.
Page 145 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using g. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Adjust print1: Standard" is displayed on Operation panel. h. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Adj Print2: Custom". i. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
Page 146 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Adj.1: Confirm" is displayed on Operation panel. • The display enters the Adjust Print menu. 5.2.2.2 Adjust Print menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Warming Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Operation panel.
Page 147 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • After the confirmation pattern is printed, Operation panel returns to "Adj.1: Confirm". 4. Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. • Check each of the confirmation patterns A to D. a. When the printing result is OK;...
Page 148: Custom Rough Adjustment Pattern
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. When adjustment is required for all patterns (A to D): 3.7.2.3.1 Adj. Pattern ALL When adjustment is required for one of the patterns (A to D): 3.7.2.3.2 Individual Adj.
Page 149 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel to start printing during warming up. 4.4.6 Starting printing during warming up • Starts a rough adjustment pattern printing. • For the rough adjustment pattern, the same petterns will be printed on both sides and center of the media.
Page 150 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • 6 represents the current setting value. 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to enter the number that you selected in Step 4. NOTE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the setting value is not enterd and the display returns to "Adj.2: Rough Pattern".
Page 151: Custom Micro Adjustment Pattern
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • Determines the setting. 7. Enter the values for patterns B to D in the same way. • Press the [Enter] key to set the value. • Once all set values have been entered, press the [Enter] key to register the set values of patterns A to D.
Page 152 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Warming Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Operation panel. NOTE • Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel to start printing during warming up. 4.4.6 Starting printing during warming up •...
Page 153 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • For the Adjust print pattern, the same petterns will be printed repeatedly on both sides and center of the media. 3-117...
Page 154 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7. • "3" is selected in the following pattern A. NOTE •...
Page 155 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the display returns to "Adj.3: Adj. PatternALL". 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. 8. Enter the values for patterns B to D in the same way.
Page 156 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Warming Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Operation panel. NOTE • Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel to start printing during warming up. 4.4.6 Starting printing during warming up •...
Page 157 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • 4 represents the current setting value. 5. "PatternA: 4" is displayed on Operation panel. 6. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to enter the number that you selected in Step 4.
Page 158: Connecting The Printer To Pc
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Connecting the printer to PC This section explains how to connect the printer and a PC. 3.8.1 System requirements The operating systems with which this printer is compatible are as follows. Operating system Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP NOTE •...
Page 159: Setting The Ip Address
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using Name Network interface cable Network interface cable connector 3. Connect the other connector of the network interface cable to your PC. •About connecting to your PC, refer to the operation manual included with the PC.
Page 160 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press [>] on the operation panel. • "Initial1: Language" is displayed on the operation panel. 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Initial3: IP Address" 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
Page 161: Setting Subnet Mask
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using • [+] key: increases the setting value. • [–] key: decreases the setting value. • [Enter] key and [>] key: change the setting for the next segment. 8. After setting is completed, press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel.
Page 162 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 2. Press [Menu] on the operation panel to display the configuration menu. • "Menu 1: Sleep Mode>" is displayed on the operation panel. 3. Press the [+] key or [-] key to select "Menu 9: Initial".
Page 163 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "255.255.255.0" (default) is displayed on the operation panel. 7. Press the following keys on the operation panel and set the value. • [+] key: increases the setting value.
Page 164: Gateway Setting
Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The display enters the previous menu. 9. Reboot the printer. NOTE • After setting the subnet mask, be sure to reboot the printer. When the printer is not rebooted after setting the IP address, the setting value may return to the default.
Page 165 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using 4. Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • "Initial1: Language" is displayed on the operation panel. 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key to to select "Menu 5: Gateway". 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
Page 166 Before using VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "192.168.1.254" (default) is displayed on the operation panel. 7. Press the following keys on the operation panel and set the value. • [+] key: increases the setting value. • [–] key: decreases the setting value.
Page 167 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Before using NOTE • After setting the gateway, be sure to reboot the printer. When the printer is not rebooted after setting the IP address, the setting value may return to the default. 3-131...
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Page 169: Handling The Printer
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer.
Page 170: Print Flow Chart
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Print flow chart The following flow chart illustrates the procedure to perform printing with the printer. Refer to each section as required. 1. Create print data. Create print data with application software.  2. Turn Blower heater ON and make settings.
Page 171 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer NOTE • Do not open the front cover during printing. If the front cover is opened, printing will be interrupted. Printing restarts if you close the front cover. However, you are not guaranteed to have high print...
Page 172: Media
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Media This section explains details of available media for this printer. 4.2.1 Loadable media <Rigid media> You can load the following rigid media *1 on this printer: • Maximum width: 1,625 mm • Minimum width: 182 mm •...
Page 173 Handling the printer NOTE • For details of the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • If failures or malfunctions of the printer occur by the use of media that is not dedicated: • The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.
Page 174: Cautions On Handling Media
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.3 Cautions on handling media Note the following points when handling the media. NOTE • Use recommended media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows. Temperature Humidity...
Page 175: Printing Area
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.2.5 Printing area The printable area of this printer is as follows. Printable Area Printable Area for thick media for roll media a=Max. 15mm a=Max. 15mm b=5mm to 25mm (a*= from the second pages onwards c=Max.
Page 176 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Media: Type 1" is displayed on the operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select the media type to use. • Selected User type (Type 1 to 30) is displayed.
Page 177: Media Feed Compensation
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.2.7 Media feed compensation This section explains the Media feed compensation. The feeding length depends on the media type. The following or similar results may be seen in prints. • Printed images overlap. •...
Page 178 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 2. Performs initial adjust print. a. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • "Feed Length: 250 mm" is displayed on the operation panel. •The length of media that is fed (feeding length) for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.
Page 179 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer d. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The initial adjustment value is saved. • "PF2: Initial Change" is displayed on the operation panel. 5. Performs Confirm Print. a. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select "PF3: Confirm Print".
Page 180 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL b. If the distance matches the feeding length, proceed to step 7. 7. Performs Micro adjustment print. a. Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel in the same way as in step 1.
Page 181: Installing Media Holder Plates
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 8. Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result. 9. Sets up Micro Adjustment Change. a. Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF5:Micro Change". b. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
Page 182 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display. b. Press the [+] or [-] key oon the operation panel to select "Menu3: Setup". c. Press the [>] key oon the operation panel.
Page 183 • Using the printer with deformed media plates may damage the grid roller or print heads. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. NOTE • If there is interference with the media as it is fed through the printer after the media holder plates have been installed, the media holder plates should not be used.
Page 184 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Roll media Media holder plate 4-16...
Page 185: Menu Setups On The Operation Panel
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Menu setups on the operation panel 4.3.1 Panel setup menu overview This sub-section explains the Panel setup menu of the printer. There are the following items in the Panel setup menu. Setup item Description Sleep Mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured.
Page 186 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Menu1: Sleep Mode>" is displayed on the operation panel. • The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display. 3. Press the [+] key or [–] key on the operation panel to select a setup item and press the [Enter] key.
Page 187 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer • Confirm the setting items to be changed. • When setup items have a submenu, the display shifts to the next menu. NOTE • When a setup item has a submenu, ">" is displayed on the right end of the LCD monitor of Operation panel.
Page 188 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The previous setup menu is displayed. • When the main menu is displayed, the screen turns to Normal. 4-20...
Page 189: Operating From The Operation Panel
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Operating from the operation panel This section explains various functions that can be operated from the operation panel. 2.2.3 Operation panel •For names and functions of each key, refer to " ". 4.4.1 Feeding media You can feed roll media at a position that you want.
Page 190: Cutting Media
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The printer operates as follows. Printer status Operation with the [Cancel] key pressed During printing Terminates the printing, and deletes one data remaining in the printer. Receiving Data/Analyzing Deletes the received/analyzed data and the subsequent data.
Page 191 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Name Front cover 4. Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide, and cut the roll media. CAUTION • Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media.
Page 192 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight. 4-24...
Page 193: Changing And Confirming Settings While Printing
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.4 Changing and confirming settings while printing While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu. 4.4.4.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu.
Page 194: Settings That Can Be Changed Or Confirmed While Printing
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.4.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing NOTE • When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select "Backup" to save the setting that you changed. If the printer returns to Normal without "Backup" being selected, the changed setting is not saved.
Page 195: Pausing Printing
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.5 Pausing printing It is possible to pause to print during printing. Follow the procedure below to pause or restart printing. NOTE • If the printing is paused, the print quality will not be guaranteed.
Page 196: Starting Printing During Warming Up
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.6 Starting printing during warming up You can start printing during warming up.. NOTE • Even when you start printing during warming up, warming up continues until the remperature reaches the set temperature. • If you start printing during warming up, print quality will not be guaranteed.
Page 197: Normal Display While Printing
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.7 Normal Display while Printing The remaining length and remaining time to complete the currently printing data can be displayed by an easy operation. NOTE • The values displayed in this function are just standard values, not guarantee the accuracy.
Page 198 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press [-] key on the operation panel to display [Remain Time]. • The remaining length of data currently printing will be displayed. 4. To return the display to [Printing], press [-] key on the operation panel.
Page 199: Using Blower Heater
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Using Blower heater Blower heater for this printer blows hot air from above the printing surface and dry the media. With the dedicated panel, the following operations can be performed. • Whether or not to interlock the operations of Blower heater and the printer •...
Page 200: Turning Blower Heater Off
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 2. Turn Link switch of Blower heater on the front of the printer to "Manual". Name Link swtich • Adjust the heater output and air volume of Blower heater. 4.5.4 Adjusting Heater output and air volume 3.
Page 201: Interlocking/Not Interlocking The Printer And Blower Heater
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Name Power switch NOTE The power of Blower heater may not be turned off soon because of the cooling operation 4.5.3 Interlocking/Not interlocking the printer and Blower heater You can select whether or not to interlock Blower heater with the printer with Link switch by swtiching ON/OFF Link swtitch.
Page 202: Adjusting Heater Output And Air Volume
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL (2) When not interlocking with the printer 1. Turn Link switch of Blower heater to "Manual". Name Link switch 4.5.4 Adjusting Heater output and air volume The recommended settings are as follows:The air temperature at this condition is 40 to 50C...
Page 203 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer • H: Heater temperature is set as "High". 2. Adjust the air volume with Air Pressure adjustment tab of Blower heater. Name Air Pressure adjustment tab • 1: Air volume is set as "Low"...
Page 204: Using Spectrophotometer (Spectrovue Vm-10)
Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Using Spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) The optional spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) can be attached to print and measure the color target. Use SPECTROVUE VM-10-compliant RIP software when performing color calibration or color profiling for the printer to achieve accurate color printing.
Page 205 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 5. Launch RIP software and start printing and measuring Color target. NOTE • For the settings and operating instructions on RIP software, refer to the instruction manual of RIP software. • The printer starts printing Color target.
Page 206 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Maintenance Cover NOTE • After a certain period of time without opening Maintenance Cover, Print Head moves back to the right side of the printer for head protection. "Attaching instrument [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel.
Page 207 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Name Spectrophotometer Release button Print Head Connector NOTE • Make sure that Spectrophotometer is not installed obliquely and that there is no gap between Connector and Spectrophotometer. 10. Press [Enter]. • "Wait for a while…" is displayed on Operation Panel.
Page 208 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Without pressing "Enter", it is able to move to the next procedure. This step is omissible. Move to step 11. 11. Remove White reference plate from the plate mounting position, turn it over so that the white side is facing up, and install it back to the original position.
Page 209 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer • Print Head shifts to the right side of the printer. • "Waite for a while…" is displayed on Operation Panel. 13. When "Start measurement [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel, press [Enter]. •...
Page 210 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 15. Open Maintenance cover on the left side of the printer. • "Remove connector cap and attach instrument. [ENTER]" is displayed on Operation Panel. Name Maintenance Cover 16. While pinching Release buttons on both sides of Spectrophotometer, pull Spectrophotometer forward to remove it from Print Head.
Page 211 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Name Connector cap Tabs Print Head Connector 18. Press [Enter]. • "Wait for a while…" is displayed on Operation Panel. • "Remove white plate then close left maintenance cover." is displayed on Operation Panel.
Page 212 Handling the printer VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name White reference plate Plate mounting position NOTE • To prevent the white reference plate from getting dirty, turn the white reference plate upside down when the color measurement is not performed. 20. Close Maintenance Cover.
Page 213: Panel Setup Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Panel setup menu The section explains the Setup menu of the printer. Setup item Description Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. 5.1 Sleep mode menu User Type menu Media is configured. 5.2 User Type menu Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured.
Page 214: Sleep Mode Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Sleep mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. When you activate sleep mode, the printer operates as follows. For detailed operation, check " ". 3.3.1 Set sleep mode on the printer •The cleaning mode reflects the settings in the operation panel.
Page 215: Sleep Mode Start Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu NOTE • During Sleep Mode, even if the set amount of time has passed, print-head cleaning is not performed under the following circumstances. • Front cover or Maintenance cover is open. • Front media loading lever is raised (Rear media loading lever is lowered).
Page 216 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • When the [Cancel] key is pressed in "CR mainte.: Start" screen, the printer does not shift to CR maintenance and shifts straight to Sleep mode. • If the printer is under one of the following conditions while shifting to the Sleep Mode, "Don’t Start Sleep Mode"...
Page 217: User Type Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu User Type menu 5.2.1 Type menu Sets the user type setting for printing. You can set up to 30 different user settings as "Type 1 to 30" depending on the media type. Setup item...
Page 218 • End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc. The problems caused by the use of user media will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For details, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
Page 219 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Type 1 to 30 Print Mode Sets up the print mode according to the usage of print data or print speed. • [>] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.2.2.1 Print mode menu...
Page 220: Print Mode Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.1 Print mode menu Settings for print quality (print mode) are set according to the usage of print data or print speed. NOTE • When "Banner 1" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed in the Test Print menu.
Page 221: Adjust Print Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu NOTE • The print quality may not be improved depending on the printing condition. Setup item Setting Description Effect None The Effect function is not used. Wave The printing joint will be the wave form.
Page 222 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • This printer was adjusted at the factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum printing quality. Adjust the quality if the print quality changes after the installation environment or the media is changed.
Page 223 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Custom Adjust Print menu Perform adjustment for all patterns (A to D). All print modes will be adjusted. Setup item Setting Description Adjustment Confirmation pattern The test patterns of A to D will be printed for Adjust print.
Page 224 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.3.1 Initial Print menu Performs initial adjust print. Print a "+" mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value, and print another "+" mark. Measure the length between the "+" marks. If the length differs from the setting value, enter the actual length in the Initial Print menu.
Page 225 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.2.2.3.3 Confirm menu Performs Confirm Print. After entering the compensation value in the Initial Print menu, print again for confirmation. Setup item Setting Description Feed Length 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 Changes the length (feed length) of the media feed direction for Confirm Print.
Page 226: Vacuum Fan Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.4 Vacuum Fan menu Sets up vacuum fan operation. Setup item Setting Description Vacuum Fan Set when there is a possibility of a paper jam caused by failure in media loading when using soft media.
Page 227: Media Initial Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Thickness 0.1mm to 15.0mm Sets the media thickness. • [+] key: increases the setting value. • [-] key: decreases the setting value. — • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 228 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Media thickness is saved per media type. Media thicknesses are saved by media type. When an unregistered media type is set, regardless of media detection setting, initial detection of the media thickness is conducted to save the thickness. From the second time, the printer operates according to media detection setting.
Page 229 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu CAUTION • If the media thickness detection menu is set to "Off", media thickness is not detected; follow the procedure below to set the media thickness (value). 1. When "Warning! *.* mm ->" (" * " stands for a numerical character) is displayed on the operation panel, check if the value matches the thickness of the loaded media.
Page 230: Media Width Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • If the media width/top edge detection menu is set to either Top&Width or Width, the detected media width is displayed. 5.2.2.8.2 MediaWidth check menu Name Roll media Media width 5.2.2.8.1 Media Width menu NOTE •...
Page 231: Strike Wait Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.2.2.9 Strike Wait menu Set up the strike wait time while overwrite printing as well as regular printing. NOTE • When using the media with a narrow width, the media cannot be warmed up adequately; therefore print quality may not be preserved.
Page 232: Initialization Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.2.11 Initialization menu Returns all settings of User type to factory default. Setup item Setting Description Initialization — • [Enter] key: initializes the setting and shifts to the previous menu. — • [Cancel] key: shifts to the previous menu.
Page 233: Setup Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. Setup item Description Spitting Sets up the Spitting operation while printing. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.3.1 Spitting menu Side Margin Specifies the right and left margins of printed media.
Page 234 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Description CR Maint. Performs maintenance. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.3.14 CR Maintenance menu Ink Status Displays information of S/C card (ink status) installed in the ink bag slot.
Page 235: Spitting Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.3.1 Spitting menu Sets up the spitting operation while printing. NOTE • When Spitting is set to "Off", Nozzles will become easily clogged because spitting is not performed. In such a case, print quality cannot be guaranteed.
Page 236: Spitting Pass Count Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Setting Description Spitting <On> Every time Print head moves back and forth for the set number of times, Print head performs the spitting operation at Spitting 5.3.1.1 Spitting Pass box. Set the number of shuttles in "...
Page 237: Side Margin Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Example of spitting operation Spitting setting Return Count setting Operation 1 time Print head performs the spitting operation on Flushing box every time Print head returns to the origin position. Spitting operation is not performed over the media.
Page 238 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • When the Spitting menu is set to "On Media", the maximum printable media width becomes 16mm shorter. Therefore, the side margins become the value that you have set in Side Margin menu +8mm.
Page 239: Take-Up Unit Menu
• When the take-up unit is not installed, do not set the take-up unit menu to "On". By doing so, the product will be unable to function properly. •For details about the optional take-up unit, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Setup item...
Page 240 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Setting Description Media loading position Side edge: • Side edge: set the right edge position of the media. -0 mm to +1,625 mm The higher the entered value, the further toward the Top edge: opposite of the origin side Print head moves.
Page 241: Origin Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.3.5 Origin menu Sets the beginning of printing (origin) of the print data. Set this when you want to print on the margin areas of the media that is already printed on, or when you want to print on the object that is set on the jig.
Page 242 Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL <Enter the origin position> Setup item Setting Description Origin • X (media feeding distance): Change the print head position and media feeding distance 15.0mm to 999.9mm with the following keys. • Y (print head transferring •...
Page 243: Standby Heating Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.3.6 Standby Heating menu Sets up the length of time to preheat the heater while the printer is in standby mode. If printing again during the set time of standby heat, warm-up time can be shortened.
Page 244: Multi Strike Count Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.8 Multi Strike count menu Sets up the overwrite count per line. The printer prints over the printed result times the set number of time, making the print results darker. Setup item Setting Description Multi Strike <1 times>...
Page 245: 5.3.10 Auto Cleaning Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.3.10 Auto Cleaning menu Configure the settings for the auto cleaning operation. The cleaning mode reflects the settings in Operation panel. 6.5.3 Head cleaning Setup item Setting Description Auto Cleaning WaitingTime Set the value for auto-cleaning in standby mode.
Page 246: Idle Auto Cleaning
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.10.1 Idle Auto Cleaning (1) Standby 1 (type) Select the type for auto cleaning. Setup item Setting Description Standby 1 (type) <Short> • Short: Discharges smaller amount of ink compared to Normal. Normal • Normal: Select this mode normally.
Page 247 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Printing 1 <Off> • Off: Auto cleaning is not performed during printing. • Short: Discharges smaller amount of ink compared to Short Normal. Normal • Normal: Select this mode normally.
Page 248: Power On Cleaning Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.10.4 After Print Auto Cleaning Menu This menu is used to set auto cleaning after print. Setup item Setting Description After Print • Off: Auto cleaning is not performed after printing. • Short: Discharges smaller amount of ink compared to <Short>...
Page 249 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Power on cleaning Performs cleaning automatically when the power is turned ON as well as after recovery from sleep mode. • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 250: 5.3.11 Roll Length Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.3.11 Roll Length menu Select the setting for the roll media length you are using. Setup item Setting Description Roll media <Off> Roll Length is not used. • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 251: 5.3.12 Paper Interlace Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.3.12 Paper Interlace Menu This menu is used to set media edge treatment menu. Select AUTO under normal condition. Setup item Setting Description FrontInterlace <AUTO> Performs media edge treatment automatically when required. Media edge treatment is not performed.
Page 252: 5.3.15 Ink Status Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • When the CR maintenance menu is displayed, even leaving the keys untouched for three minutes does not return to the printer to normal status. 2.3 Printer status Setup item Setting Description CR Maint.
Page 253 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu NOTE • To display the Ink Status menu, use the genuine ink bag. If you use an ink bag other than the genuine one, ink status is not displayed correctly. • In ink status menu, ink colors are indicated by the following letters.
Page 254: 5.3.16 Life Times Menu
(20 %). PF Motor • The part should be changed when all of the asterisks have disappeared, and "Change" is displayed. Contact your local MUTOH dealer to ask for replacing parts. — • [Cancel] key: shifts to the previous menu.
Page 255: 5.3.18 Initialization Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu • Printer serial number • Firmware version The data will be useful when contacting technical support. NOTE • Performing printing if the printer is connected to PC, the print settings of RIP soft you are using are printed on “data header.
Page 256: Testprint Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL TestPrint Menu Performs nozzle check of the print head and setup list. NOTE • When "Banner 1" is set in the Print Mode menu, "PalettePrint" is not displayed. 5.2.2.1 Print mode menu •Refer to the following for the operation procedure of test print.
Page 257: Cleaning Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Cleaning menu Perform Head cleaning. •Head cleaning can be operated when the printer is Normal. Refer to the following for operation procedures. 6.5.3 Head cleaning Setup item Description Short Discharges smaller amount of ink compare to "Normal".
Page 258: Menu Option Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Menu Option menu Sets up the contents of the Setup menu. You can make setup items that you do not normally use invisible. Switch the setting "On (displayed)" to "Off (undisplayed)" using the [<] key or [>] key on the operation panel.
Page 259 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description FrontInterlace Sets up whether to display the FrontInterlace menu. <Off> BtmInterlace Sets up whether to display the FrontInterlace menu. <Off> CR Maint. <On> Sets up whether to display the CR Maintenance menu.
Page 260: Head Maintenance
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Head maintenance Performs maintenance for Print head using cleaning liquid. Use this function when you do not use the printer for a long time, or when you ship the printer. NOTE • Be sure to use the dedicated cleaning fluid.
Page 261: Longstore Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.7.1 Longstore menu Performs head washing using cleaning fluid. Setup item Setting Description Longstore Start • [Enter] key: Performs head cleaning.. Remove Cartridges • Remove all High-capacity pack adapters. After removing High-capacity pack adapters, wipe off the ink attached to them.
Page 262: Version Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Version menu Displays the versions of the firmware. This is to be used by a service person during maintenance. Setup item Setting Description Ver.M/H *.**(Main)/*.**(Controller) Displays the versions of the firmware on the main (M) and controller (H) sides.
Page 263: Default Settings
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Default settings Display language or unit for LCD is configured. IP addresses are also configured. Setup item Setting Description Default settings Language Sets the language used in the menu items displayed on LCD monitor of Operation panel.
Page 264: Length Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.9.2 Length menu Sets the unit to display the length. Setup item Setting Description Length <mm> Displays the length in millimeters (mm). inch Displays the length in inches (inch). — • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 265: Gateway Menu
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 to Change the subnet mask by operating the following keys. <255.255.255.0> to • [+] key: increases the setting value. 255.255.255.255 • [–] key: decreases the setting value.
Page 266: 5.10 Job Status Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5.10 Job Status Menu Various information of previous print will be displayed. The length of printed data and if the print is completed will be displayed. When the print is canceled, the information how much the print is completed will be displayed.
Page 267: Maintenance
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Maintenance This chapter describes daily maintenance of the product.
Page 268: Shaking Ink Packs
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Shaking ink packs To maintain color stability, you need to shake all ink packs before operation every day. Shake the ink packs when the following message is displayed on Operation panel. • "Shake W Cartridge": displayed every 24 hours •...
Page 269 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Insertion point for the printer Paper towel 4. Tilt High-capacity pack adapters, use Cleaning stick provided with the printer, and absorb the ink collected around the tube connectors. • Tilt High-capacity pack adapter so that the caution label is facing down.
Page 270 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 5. While making sure that Ink pack does not come off High-capacity pack adapter, hold the edge of Ink pack and shake it ten times horizontally. Name High-capacity pack adapter Ink pack CAUTION • For the new white ink as well as white ink that has not been used for a month, read "Precautions before using white ink"...
Page 271 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Ink pack Smart chip card 7. Install High-capacity pack adapters into Ink cartridge slots. Name High-capacity adapter Ink cartridge slot...
Page 272: Daily Maintenance
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Daily maintenance Perform the following operation after the operation at the end of the day. NOTE • The contents in this section is the same as the "User maintenance sheet" provided with the printer. This section describes how to clean the cleaning wiper unit, surrounding area for the cleaning wiper unit, and around the print head.
Page 273: Cleaning The Cleaning Wiper Unit
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance a. To set the printer status to sleep mode, follow the procedure below. 3.3.1 Set sleep mode on the printer b. To power off the printer, follow the procedure below. 3.2.2 Turning the power OFF •...
Page 274 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 1. Open maintenance cover on the right side of the printer and remove it. Name Maintenance cover CAUTION • When cleaning the cleaning wiper • Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit. Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands.
Page 275 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Cleaning wiper left side Cleaning stick Head cap unit b. Cleaning wiper right side: Remove the ink and dust from the front and back. Name Cleaning wiper right side Cleaning stick c. Cleaning wiper unit right side surface: Remove the ink and dust from the front and back.
Page 276 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Using the dropper included with the printer, drop uncontaminated cleaning fluid (0.5ml) on the cleaning wiper. NOTE • This operation is not required for 5-color set. • If you have selected "Wash Exe? Yes" when using 4-color set, this operation is also not required.
Page 277 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 5. Damp a paper towel with some drops of cleaning liquid to completely wipe off the ink attached on Air valve. Name Air valve Paper towel NOTE • Do not touch cleaning liquid directly with your hands.
Page 278: Cleaning Around The Print Head
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 6.2.2 Cleaning around the print head This section describes how to clean around the print head. Follow the procedure below to clean around the print head. 1. Open maintenance cover on the left side of the printer and remove it.
Page 279 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance CAUTION • When cleaning around the print head • Do not touch the nozzle of the print head. Doing so may damage the print head. • Do not touch the head of the cleaning stick. Oil on your hands may attach to the cleaning stick, causing damage to the print head.
Page 280 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The print head returns to its original position. • Cleaning around the print head is complete. 6-14...
Page 281: Long Storage
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Long storage If you do not use this printer for a long time, you need to perform the following operations before and after long storage. 6.3.1 Operation procedure for long storage The operations differ for turning OFF the printer and using Sleep mode; follow the procedure below.
Page 282 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu 7: Head Mainte.". 4. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Mnt.1: Long Storage" is displayed on Operation panel. 5. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
Page 283 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance • "Remove Cartridges" is displayed on Operation panel. 7. Remove all High-capacity pack adapters. Name High-capacity adapter NOTE • Before removing High-capacity pack adapters from the printer, make sure you do not remove Ink packs only. The information of the remaining IC chip card will be rewritten and Ink pack will not be usable.
Page 284 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on Operation panel. 9. Wipe off the ink attached to High-capacity pack adapters. Operation manual for High-Capacity Ink Pack Adapter “3.2 When High-Capacity Ink Pack Adapter is removed from Printer” 10. Remove Ink packs from High-capacity ink pack adapters.
Page 285 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 11. Install Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card to High-capacity ink pack adapter. Name Cleaning fluid pack Smart chip card High-capacity adapter • Required number of cleaning fluid packs: 7 12. Insert High-capacity ink pack adapters into all Ink cartridge slots.
Page 286 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • When all High-capacity ink pack adapters are installed, "Busy-Washing" is displayed on Operation panel, and the printer starts charging Cleaning liquid. • When Cleaning liquid has been charged, "Remove Cartridges" is displayed on Operation panel.
Page 287 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance • Proceed to turn the printer OFF. 3.2.2 Turning the power OFF 6.3.1.2 Before using sleep mode for a long time (common to 4-color set and 5- color set) • Make sure that there is enough ink in Ink packs.
Page 288 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Menu1: User Type" is displayed on Operation panel. 3. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu 6: Head Mainte.". 4. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Mnt.1: Long Storage" is displayed on Operation panel.
Page 289 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Ink Replace: Start" is displayed on Operation panel. 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Ink Replace" is displayed on Operation panel. • Once the operation is complete, the printer goes back to the normal condition.
Page 290: Recovery Procedure For The Printer After Long Storage
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 6.3.2 Recovery procedure for the printer after long storage The printer after long storage has the cleaning liquid inside before Sleep mode started or the printer was turned OFF. Therefore, the recovery operation is required before printing.
Page 291 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 4. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • When Cleaning fluid has been charged, "Remove Cartridges" is displayed on Operation panel. 5. Remove all High-capacity ink pack adapters. • "Busy-Washing" is displayed on Operation panel and the printer discharges the cleaning liquid.
Page 292 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Cleaning fluid pack Smart chip card High-capacity adapter NOTE • When there is remaining Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card, clarify the corresponding pack and card, and store it as a set. 7. Hold Ink pack horizontally and shake it 10 times.
Page 293 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Ink pack 8. Install Ink pack and IC chip card to High-capacity ink pack adapter. Name Cleaning fluid pack Smart chip card High-capacity adapter • The number of Ink packs or Cleaning fluid packs to be used differs depending on the number of ink colors you have set.
Page 294 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • Magenta (M): 2 packs • Yellow (Y): 1 pack • Black (K): 1 pack • Cleaning fluid (CL): 1 pack (2) When using 5-color set • Cyan (C): 1 packs • Magenta (M): 1 packs •...
Page 295 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 5 colors 5 colors CL CL WH Name High-capacity adapter Ink cartridge slot • You can check the ink color labels for ink colors and its cartridge slots. • Insert High-capacity ink pack adapters all the way in Ink cartridge slots.
Page 296 Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 6.3.2.2 Recovery procedure for the printer after long storage (for sleep mode...
Page 297 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 3. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu 6: Head Mainte.". 4. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Mnt.1: Long Storage" is displayed on Operation panel. 5. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Mnt.4: Wash Replace".
Page 298 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • "Wash Replace: Start" is displayed on Operation panel. 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Wash Replace" is displayed on Operation panel. • Once the operation is complete, the printer goes back to the normal condition.
Page 299: Replacing Consumable Components
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Replacing consumable components This section describes when and how to replace the ink bags, roll media and flushing-box sponges. 6.4.1 Replacing ink bags (1) Replacement time a. When "[*******] InkNearEnd" is displayed on the operation panel •...
Page 300 • If there is no ink bag for replacement at hand, leave the empty ink bag inserted in the printer. Leaving the printer with the ink bag removed may cause the print head to clog. (2) Type For details about ink bag, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 6-34...
Page 301 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance NOTE • Use genuine ink bags for replacement. This printer is designed to use genuine ink bags. If you use an ink bag that is not a product of the original manufacturer, • Printing might become blurred, or the end of the ink in the bag might not be detected correctly.
Page 302 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name High-capacity adapter 3. Wipe off the ink attached to High-capacity pack adapters. Operation manual for High-Capacity Ink pack Adapter “3.2 When High-Capacity Ink Pack Adapter is removed from Printer” 4. Remove Ink packs and S/C cards from Ink pack slots.
Page 303 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Smart chip card High-capacity adapter 5. Hold Ink pack horizontally and shake it 10 times. CAUTION • For the new white ink as well as white ink that has not been used for a month, read "Precautions before using white ink"...
Page 304: Replacing Connector Rubber
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Ink pack Smart chip card High-capacity adapter d. Insert High-capacity pack adapters. • Insert High-capacity ink pack adapters all the way in Ink cartridge slots. Name High-capacity adapter 7. Confirm that Operation panel is back to the Normal condition.
Page 305: Replacing Roll Media
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance When "[*******] Change Plug" is displayed on Operation panel, follow the procedure described in "3.3 Replacing Connector rubber" in the operation manual for High-capacity pack adapter and for the operation. NOTE • [*******] in the message indicates the High-capacity pack adapter to be replaced, using the following characters.
Page 306 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL (2) Type 8.3 Options/Supply list •For types and details of roll media, refer to " ". (3) Replacing steps Follow the procedure below to replace roll media. 1. If the printer is turned ON, confirm that operation such as printing is not in progress.
Page 307 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 4. Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media. Name Roll media holder (Right) Fixing lever Roll media 5. Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder.
Page 308: Replacing The Flushing-Box Sponges
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL 3.5 Setting media •For loading roll media, refer to " ". 4.2.4 Precaution on storing media •For storing roll media not in use, refer to " ". • Roll media replacement is complete. 6.4.4 Replacing the flushing-box sponges This section explains how to replace the flushing-box sponges.
Page 309 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance (3) Replacing steps Follow the steps below to replace the flushing-box sponges. NOTE • Ink and waste fluid contain organic solvent. Make sure to wear the provided gloves during operation. 1. Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product.
Page 310 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL d. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation panel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.3.14 CR Maintenance menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
Page 311 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Front cover 5. Open Maintenance cover on the right side of the printer. Name Maintenance cover 6. Insert your left hand from the front cover side. While holding the flushing box from above, lift the flushing-box sponge hook and release the hook.
Page 312 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Flushing-box sponge hook Flushing-box sponge holder CAUTION • Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the flushing-box sponges. If waste fluid comes into contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the media feed function may be affected.
Page 313 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Maintenance cover 9. Close the front cover. Name Front cover 10. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The print head returns to its original position. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 314 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL • The printer enters Normal. • This completes the replacement procedure of Absorber for Flushing box. 6-48...
Page 315: Cleaning The Printer
It could lead to an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn OFF the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. CAUTION • When cleaning the areas other than the print head and wiper, be sure to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power plug.
Page 316 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Front cover 2. Remove paper powder and dust attached to the pressurizing rollers using a soft brush. NOTE • Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster. It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer.
Page 317: Head Cleaning
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Platen Media guide 4. Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted (silver color) area in the center of the grid roller. Name Grid roller 6.5.3 Head cleaning If printed data is blurred or lacks part of it, clean the print head surface and nozzle (Head cleaning).
Page 318 Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Remove media when cleaning. Cleaning with media loaded may lead to contact between the print head and media. 1. Confirm that the operation panel is Normal. 2. Make sure that Front media loading lever is lowered (Rear media loading lever is raised).
Page 319 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance • "Cleaning **%" is displayed on the operation panel. • After Head cleaning is complete, the operation panel shifts to Normal. NOTE • If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with one time of Head cleaning, perform Long cleaning.
Page 320: Disposal The Waste Fluids
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Disposal the waste fluids The timing and method for the disposal of waste fluid are described below. (1) Disposal timing Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases: a. When the waste fluid tank is more than half full.
Page 321 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Waste fluid valve Empty container 4. After pouring the waste fluid to the empty container, close the waste fluid valve securely. Name Waste fluid valve 5. Wipe the opening of the waste fluid valve with a cloth, etc.
Page 322: Moving Or Transporting The Printer
Maintenance VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Moving or transporting the printer This section describes how to move or tranport the printer. 6.7.1 Moving the printer This sub-section describes how to move the printer. CAUTION • Move the printer maintaining a horizontal position.
Page 323 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Name Adjusters Stands (2) Reinstalling After moving the printer, follow the procedure below to set it ready for use. 1. Select a suitable place for installation. Installation manual 2. Move and install the printer to the location.
Page 324: Transporting The Printer
When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack in the same condition as purchased using protective and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks. NOTE • When transporting the printer, consult the MUTOH product dealer at your point of purchase. 6-58...
Page 325: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures. If the error in any items of this section occurs, contact your local MUTOH dealer. NOTE • If you want to receive product warranty, prepare the warranty certificate.
Page 326: Malfunctions And Failures
Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Malfunctions and failures This section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causes and countermeasures. 7.1.1 Problems in installation and introduction (1) Cannot perform the initial ink charge Possible cause Remedy Reference Is Front cover open, or Front media loading Close Front cover, and lower Front media 3.5 Setting...
Page 327: Cannot Print At All
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 7.1.2 Cannot print at all (1) Does not work at all after power activation Possible cause Remedy Reference Is the power cable connected to the plug? Connect the power cable. 3.1 Power cable connection Does the AC power supply provide the Connect the cable to another outlet.
Page 328: Media-Related Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL (3) When data is sent from the computer, an error occurs at the printer and nothing is printed Possible cause Remedy Reference Is the type of printer selected correctly at the Check that the printer type settings on the 3.8 Connecti...
Page 329 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Possible cause Remedy Reference Is the printer being used in an environment Only use the printer in an environment that is Installation other than the one specified, such as in direct specified for use. manual sunlight? Are you using folded, torn or rolled media? Replace the media.
Page 330 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Possible cause Remedy Reference Is the media loaded at an angle? Set the media straight. 3.5.5 Setting roll media When the media is set, does it curl upward? Straighten the media or set a new media.
Page 331: Printing-Related Troubleshooting
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 7.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting (1) Printing is partially stained or incomplete NOTE • Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than the recommended one. Possible cause Remedy Reference Does the media include moisture? Replace it with new media.
Page 332 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL (4) White or black lines appear on printed media Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media. 4.2.1 Loadab le media Is the roll media set correctly? Set the roll media correctly.
Page 333: Error Messages
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Error messages This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errors occur, and solutions to the messages. 7.2.1 Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation. When the product is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed on the operation panel as below.
Page 334 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Display Description Reference ** Press 2sec. ** The [Cleaning] key or the [Nozzle Check] key 2.2.3 Operati is pressed for less than 2 seconds. on panel Press the key for more than 2 seconds again. [*******] S/C Reading Reading the S/C card.
Page 335 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Display Description Reference Lever Up Front Media set lever is up or Rear Media set 3.5.2 Loadin lever is down. g rigid media Set the media. 3.5.5 Setting roll media Media: Type ** OK? Initializing the media.
Page 336 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Display Description Reference CR Mainte.: Start Waiting to activate CR maintenance. 3.2.2 Turning • To perform daily maintenance, press the the power OFF [Enter] key. 3.3.1 Set • When daily maintenance has already been sleep mode on performed, press the [Cancel] key.
Page 337 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Display Description Reference Attaching instrument Installing Spectrophotometer 4.6 Using [ENTER] (SPECTROVUE VM-10). Spectrophotomet Press [ENTER]. (SPECTROVUE VM-10) Wait for a while... The print head is moving. Wait for a while. 4.6 Using Spectrophotomet (SPECTROVUE VM-10) Open left mainte. cover.
Page 338: Error Message Display And Remedies
Spectrophotomet (SPECTROVUE VM-10) •The value of the Authorization Code may be displayed for the display of the option function. • For details, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 7.2.2 Error message display and remedies This section describes error messages and remedies.
Page 339 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Display Description Remedy Reference Media Slant The media was not fed Reload the media. 3.5 Setting straight. media (Stops operation) End Of Roll The roll media has run out. Load a new roll media. 6.4.3 Replaci...
Page 340 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Display Description Remedy Reference Measurement Error The setting in Take-up Unit Change the setting to [Off]. 5.3.3 Take- (Take Up Roll) Menu is [Type1]. up unit menu Measurement Error The setting in Media Change the setting to 5.2.2.7 Medi...
Page 341 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Display Description Remedy Reference Measurement Error White calibration failed. • Open Maintenance Cover 4.6 Using (White Calibration) on the left side of the Spectrophotomet printer and reinstall White Reference Plate correctly. (SPECTROVUE • If White Reference Plate is...
Page 342: Data Error Display And Solutions
Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • The color inside [*******] in the error display represents the ink color with a problem. If the error applies to all ink bags, [ALL] is displayed. • If the "No Ink" and "No Card" errors occur simultaneously, "No Card" is displayed.
Page 343: Error Requiring Restart
For an error requiring restart, operation will return to normal after removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer. If the same error continues to be displayed, contact the your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to tell us the code no. of the error message when you contact us.
Page 344 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • "***" in the error message is the code no. that indicates what type of error occurred. • The command code representing the error occurred may be indicated in [ ]. • For the settings on your PC side, refer to the Operating Manual attached with your PC.
Page 345: The Media Is Jammed
The media is jammed When the set media is jammed, follow the procedure below to remove it. 7.3.1 Removing Thick Media If thick media becomes jammed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 7.3.2 Removing Roll Media 1. Turn OFF the power of the printer.
Page 346 Troubleshooting VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Name Print head section Roll media 4. Raise Front media loading lever (lower Rear media loading lever). Name Media loading lever 5. Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade.
Page 347 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Name Flanges Roll media 7. If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer, remove them. 7-23...
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Page 349: Appendix
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Appendix This chapter describes specifications and optional componets with this printer.
Page 350: Product Specifications
Appendix VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Product specifications 8.1.1 Printer specifications Item Specification Model name VJ-1617H Printing method On-demand piezo drive system Drive system Firmware servo/DC motor drive Media feed system Multipoint pressurizing grid roller system Media fixing system Pressurization roller down system by manual lever...
Page 351 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Item Specification Environmental Operating condition Temperature: 20 °C to 28 °C condition Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation Printing accuracy Temperature: 22 °C to 28 °C coverage Humidity: 40% to 60%, No condensation Change rate Temperature: within 2 °C per one hour...
Page 352: Interface Specification
Appendix VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Interface specification This section describes each type of interface specifications supported by this product. 8.2.1 Network interface specification Item Specification Network type Ethernet IEEE802.3 Network I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Automatic transfer type (RJ-45 Connector twist pair cable) MDI/MDI-X Automatic transfer...
Page 353: Options/Supply List
VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Options/Supply list For more information about the options and the supply items, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
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Page 355 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram For details of the Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings. NOTE • For details of each setup item, refer to followings: • Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print): " " 5 Panel setup menu •...
Page 356 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (1/4) Set Timer Sleep Mode <Off> Start User Type To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(2/4) <On> Setup Spitting <1cnt> to 999cnt On Media Side Margin <5mm> to 25mm Take-up <Off> Media Location...
Page 357 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (2/4) User Type{To Setup Menu Diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4)} None <Type1> to Type30 Print Mode Quality1 Effect Quality2 Wave Graphics1 Graphics2 Fine&Fuzz Banner1 <Fine&Fog> Banner2 Fine&Wave A-S. Fine&Wave (4 color setting only) B-S.
Page 358 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (3/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4) Test Print Nozzle Check Nozzle Check B Mode Print Setup List Palette Color Verify Cleaning Short Normal Long Little Charge Initial Charge Menu Option Spitting <Off>/On...
Page 359 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (4/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4) Auto Cleaning Waiting Type Short Normal Long Time 1h to 24h Printing Type Short Normal Long Time 1h to 24h Before Print Type Short...
Page 360 VJ-1617H OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Receiving/Converting/Printing)

MUTOH vj-1617h Operation Manual

1 Safety Instructions

2 Product Overview

3 Before Using

4 Handling the Printer

5 Panel Setup Menu

6 Maintenance

7 Troubleshooting

8 Appendix

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