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User's Guide
U00122912802
Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer
IP-5620/5520
Read this User's Guide before operating the
printer.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Seiko I Infotech Inc.

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  • Page 1 User's Guide U00122912802 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP-5620/5520 Read this User’s Guide before operating the printer. Keep this manual for future reference. Seiko I Infotech Inc.
  • Page 2 IP-5620/IP-5520 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide Documents Number U00122912802, Third Edition, September 2011 Copyright © 2011 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice. Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications...
  • Page 3 EC directive, is statutorily obliged to be affixed to the products. In each directive, the scope of directive to be applied to equipment is explicitly defined. Our company’s product IP-5620/IP-5520 conforms the EMC directive (2004/108/EC)) and low voltage directive (2006/95/EC).
  • Page 5 Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-5620/IP-5520 Color Inkjet Printer (here- after simply called the printer.) IP-5620 supports media up to 64 inch width and IP-5520 media up to 54 inch width. The printer is a color inkjet printer using solvent ink and equiped with USB 2.0 interface.

  • Page 7: Components Delivered With This Product

    Components delivered with this product The following components are delivered with the product. If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer where the printer was pur- chased or the nearest service representative. Printer Basic configuration item Printer <1 unit> - equipped with USB interface Supplied Accessories...
  • Page 8 Options - Take-up reel unit (64) (IP-153) (for IP-5620) - Cutter unit (64) (IP5-262) (for IP-5620) - Take-up reel unit (54) (IP5-260) (for IP-5520) - Cutter unit (54) (IP5-263) (for IP-5520) - Blower unit (IP-182) - 6 color change kit (IP5-264)

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with these symbols. Failure to follow the guidelines WARNING marked with this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 10 WARNING Be sure to read warnings below before use. Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire or electric shock. Make sure the printer is well grounded. If not, an electrical leak may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 11 The ink used for the device contains petroleum solvent. Since the ink is flam- mable, never operate near open flame. DO NOT swallow ink, storage liquid, cleaning liquid, cap cleaning liquid, wiper cleaning liquid or waste ink, and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respirato- ry distress and can harm the eyes.

  • Page 12: Handling Precautions

    Handling precautions Power supply 1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet. 2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise generating devices, such as a motor. 3. Use the voltage specified on the nameplates of printer and option. 4.
  • Page 13 Maintenance With regard to characteristics of solvent ink, the following maintenance must be performed. 1. Check visually the remaining wiper cleaning liquid everyday. 2. Clean the Capping unit every week. 3. Perform the Print head cleaning [normal] every week. 4. Perform the service cleaning when leaving the printer for long time (2 weeks or more) in power off state.

  • Page 14: Manual Legend (Notational Rules)

    Manual legend (Notational rules) The notations used for text and keys / LCD in this guide are as follows. Notations WARNING - Boxes marked with a "WARNING" describe points of caution for avoiding serious personal injury. CAUTION - Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding injury to yourself or damage to the printer.
  • Page 15 Key / LCD notations (Example 1) Keys and LCD notations in a sentence Shows the LCD on Shows the key on the operation panel. the operation panel. MED IA RE Gi hINK Press key to set the f M EDIA M .A DVg printer offline.
  • Page 16 Starting out... Starting out... Connect to a computer. Turn on the power. P.2-2 P.2-3 Replace the ink cartridge. Load the roll media. P.2-30 P.2-7 Register the media. Replace the media. Media name Head height Print mode Media advance value P.2-12 P.2-15 Turn off the power.
  • Page 17 Regular Inspection Regular Inspection (Maintenance) (Maintenance) Check the wiper cleaning Check the Waste ink bottle. liquid. P.4-3 P.4-3 Check stains on the wiper Clean the capping unit. blade. P.4-4 P.4-6 Perform a print head Perform a nozzle print. cleaning [NORMAL]. # PH R E CO V ERY >N OR MA L P.4-19...
  • Page 18 When you want to . . . When you want to . . . Print on the cut media (sheet). Print on the margin of the media. P.2-17 P.2-23 Change the media advance Change the heater temperature value during printing. during printing.
  • Page 19 With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted. With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted. When replacing with a new media Media advance value setting P.4-27 Adjust the advance amount of the media. Adjustment of the print head bidirection position P.4-33 Adjust the ink target position during bidirectional printing.

  • Page 20: Replace Consumables

    Replacement and trouble Replacement and trouble Replace consumables. Media cutter blade Wiper sponge P.4-25 P.5-25 Wiper blade Waste ink bottle Wiper cleaning liquid P.4-23 P.4-21 P.2-40 A warning message is displayed. The panel operation is not possible. PERFORM DAILY MAINTENANCE NOW P.6-13 to P.6-13, P.6-6 The media is not straight.

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Components delivered with this product …………………………………… i Safety precautions ………………………………………………………… iii Handling precautions ……………………………………………………… vi Manual legend (Notational rules) ………………………………………… viii Overview Operating conditions ……………………………………………………… 1-2 Installation space …………………………………………………………… 1-2 Environmental conditions ………………………………………………… 1-3 Appearance / Name and function of each part …………………………… 1-4 Printer front (Paper exit side) ………………………………………………...
  • Page 22 Media cutter blade ………………………………………………………… 1-18 Wiper sponge ……………………………………………………………… 1-18 Storage liquid cartridge set ………………………………………………… 1-19 Cleaning liquid cartridge set ……………………………………………… 1-19 LCD display and state of printer ………………………………………… 1-20 How to read LCD …………………………………………………………… 1-20 Basic operation Connection to a computer ………………………………………………… 2-2 System configuration (Connection example) ………………………………...
  • Page 23 Menu of Operation panel Basic menu operation in offline mode …………………………………… 3-2 Menu layer structure ……………………………………………………… 3-3 Menu tree ………………………………………………………………… 3-4 Basic operation procedure and keys used ………………………………… 3-10 Procedure selection, numerical input, execution and character input ……… 3-11 Explanation of each menu operation …………………………………… 3-17 INK MENU ……………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 24 How to use options How to use the take-up reel unit …………………………………………… 5-2 Install the media on the take-up reel unit ………………………………… 5-2 Tension take-up / Loose take-up setting …………………………………… 5-6 Take-up switch setting ……………………………………………………… 5-7 Using a 2 inch core ………………………………………………………… 5-8 When the media cannot be winded in loose take-up configuration ………...
  • Page 25 Overview This section describes the information needed before using the printer (basic knowledge). After reading this section, proceed to section 2. (Content in this section) Operating conditions............1-2 Appearance / Name and function of each part ..1-4 CP_Manager ................. 1-9 Options ................1-10 Consumables ..............1-12 LCD display and state of printer ........1-20...

  • Page 26: Operating Conditions

    Operating conditions This section describes the operating conditions required for the printer. Installation space The adequate space is required around the printer for normal operations, including consumables replacement, print processing, blower unit shifting and ventilation, as well as parts replacement for repairing. Be sure to secure the space indicated in the picture below.

  • Page 27: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental conditions ¢ Operating temperature and humidity ranges The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity ranges shown below. Temperature : 15 °C to 30 °C (60 °F to 86 °F) Humidity : 30% to 70% ¯ To obtain better print quality, use the printer within temperatures of 20 to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F.) ¯ To keep a stable and good print quality, the printer slows down the print speed when the operating temperatures exceeds 41 °C (106°F).

  • Page 28: Appearance / Name And Function Of Each Part

    Appearance / Name and function of each part The printer is shown with the name and function of each component. Printer front (Paper exit side) Front cover Pressure roller up/down lever Cap cover Close it when printing. This lever xes or releases the Open it when cleaning the media.

  • Page 29: Printer Rear (Paper Feed Side)

    Printer rear (Paper feed side) Pressure roller up/down lever This lever xes or releases the media. It is inter-linked with the pressure roller up/down lever on the front of the printer. Exhaust attachment (option) installation location Media holder To be installed at both ends of the roll media.

  • Page 30: Print Head

    Print head Head up down mechanism By lowering the lever, the print head position rises by 0.5mm. Capping unit Wiper blade Capping unit It removes foreign matters It prevents the nozzles of the on the surface of the print head from drying. nozzles of the print head.

  • Page 31: Heater

    q Appearance / Name and function of each part Heater This printer is equipped with three heaters for ink fusing and image quality stabilization. Front Rear Carriage Print head Media feed direction Paper guide(rear) Media Preheater Preheats the media. Print heater After heater Make the ink penetrate into the Dries ink to stabilize print quality.

  • Page 32: Operation Panel

    Operation panel The keys, LEDs and LCD are laid on the operation panel of the printer as shown below. The buzzer is to notify the operator when an error occurs or an invalid key is pressed. It shows the status of the printer and displays the menu window. It displays various message and status in alpha-numeral, KANA and ON, blinking and OFF indicate the symbols (2 rows, 20 characters).

  • Page 33: Cp_Manager

    CP_Manager The Printer supports the CP_Manager software that provides a general view of the Printer status. The following operations can be performed with CP_Manager™. Panel operations - Display Printer status - Create media preset, input adjustment values - Execute nozzle printing, adjustment patterns printing - Maintenance time notice, maintenance operation.

  • Page 34: Options

    Options Exhaust attachment (IP-265) An optional unit to attach an exhaust duct to the printer. 2 inch flange (IP5-261) This flange is used to load the roll media of 2 inch core. Blower unit (IP-182) Blower unit This unit dries ink by sending air to the media.

  • Page 35: Take-Up Reel Unit (64) (Ip-153)

    This unit is used to reel in the printed media. (For IP-5620) Take-up reel unit (54) (IP5-260) This unit is used to reel in the printed media. (For IP-5520) Cutter unit (64) (IP5-262) This unit is used to cut the printed media manually. (For IP-5620) Cutter unit (54) (IP5-263) This unit is used to cut the printed media manually.

  • Page 36: Consumables

    Consumables Media ¢ Type of media The printer uses the following commercially available media for solvent ink. Printing conditions may vary depending on the installation environment and the media lot. We recommend you perform test prints before printing. For more details, contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech sales.
  • Page 37 ¢ Precautions for preparing media ¯ Avoid a change in temperature and humidity after opening the package. Load media after leaving the media in the operation environment for 3 hours or more. Be careful of humidity changes when turning air conditioners ON or OFF. ¯...

  • Page 38: Ink

    ¢ Ink types Use only the recommended ink cartridges listed below. (Ink cartridges using the cartridge holder) Type Content Quantity Type Content Quantity IP5-301 Y (Yellow) (GX ink) 500 ml IP5-311 Y (Yellow) (IX ink) 500 ml IP5-302 M (Magenta) (GX ink) 500 ml IP5-312 M (Magenta) (IX ink) 500 ml...

  • Page 39: Waste Ink Bottle

    q Consumables Note - Do not force ink cartridges in the wrong slot. WARNING - Never place the ink close to open flames. Doing so will create a fire hazard. - Do not swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes.

  • Page 40: Daily Maintenance Kit

    Note - Install the waste ink bottle securely. - A waste ink bottle must always be installed. If it is removed for replacement, a new one (empty) must be installed. ¢ Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle Note - After use, securely fasten the attached cap and dispose of this product as industrial waste.

  • Page 41: Cap Cleaning Liquid

    q Consumables Cap cleaning liquid Use the following cap cleaning liquid specified by Seiko I Infotech. Type Content Quantity IP5-292 Cap cleaning liquid (for both GX and IX inks) (300 ml) 1 piece WARNING - Do not swallow cap cleaning liquid and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Stick

    Cleaning stick Use the following cleaning stick specified by Seiko I Infotech. Type Content Quantity IP5-120 Cleaning stick (for both GX and IX inks) 1 piece Cleaning roller (for both GX and IX inks) 1 piece Cleaning roller set Use the following cleaning roller specified by Seiko I Infotech. Type Content Quantity...

  • Page 43: Storage Liquid Cartridge Set

    q Consumables Storage liquid cartridge set Use the following storage liquid cartridge specified by Seiko I Infotech. Type Content Quantity IP5-293 Storage liquid cartridge (for both GX and IX inks) 6 pieces Cleaning liquid cartridge set Use the following cleaning liquid cartridge specified by Seiko I Infotech. Type Content Quantity...

  • Page 44: Lcd Display And State Of Printer

    LCD display and state of printer This section explains how to read the LCD display and the state of the printer. How to read LCD (1) Initialization display Shows the initialization of the printer when B oo t i ng up… the start-up is being processed.
  • Page 45 (4) Online state (waiting for print) display Shows that print heads are waiting for R EST IN G printing, data transfer or warm up instruction. NO R MAL L N D B I (5) Online state (print pause mode) display Shows an interrupted state during printing.
  • Page 46 (8) Online state (print information mode) display Shows the media used, remaining ink, and remaining media. Every 3 second P R I N TE R R EA DY interval or R O LL : 1 6 25 / PA P ER C INK L E VE L XXX% K IN K L E VEL XXX% M E D I A U S ED :...
  • Page 47 LCD display and state of printer (9) Offline state (menu mode) display Shows that the menu operations are available hI NK MED I A R EGi in the offline state. fME D IA M .AD Vg P.3-2 [Basic menu operation in offline mode]) - denotes the access key to each menu.
  • Page 48 1-24...
  • Page 49 Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of the printer, such as turning the printer on and off and media replacement. (Content of this section) Connection to a computer ..........2-2 Power ON / OFF procedure ..........2-3 Media replacement ............2-7 How to use the media edge guards ......2-19 How to switch the pressure ..........2-20 Feeding the media [Feed] ..........2-21...

  • Page 50: Connection To A Computer

    Connection to a computer This section describes the procedure to connect the printer to a computer. System configuration (Connection example) See below. Printer Computer USB interface Connecting procedure Connect the cable following the procedure below. Turn off the power of the printer and computer to be connected. Note - When the printer and a computer are connected, turn on the power of the printer first and turn off the power of printer last when powering them down.

  • Page 51: Power On / Off Procedure

    Power ON / OFF procedure Use the power switch on the operation panel of the printer to turn the power on or off. Note - When the printer and a computer are connected, turn on the power of the printer first and turn off the power of the printer last when powering them down.

  • Page 52: Power-On Procedure

    Power-on procedure Connect the supplied power cable to the Power inlet power inlet of the printer and AC power supply outlet. Turn on the power switch on the operation panel. When turning on the power, the printer performs the power-on self-diagnostic test and displays the following messages on the operation panel.
  • Page 53 q Power ON / OFF procedure - If the LED on the operation panel does not light when the power switch on the opera- tion panel is turn on, the power supply is defective. - When a problem is detected in the power-on self-diagnostic test, an error message is displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 54: Power-Off Procedure

    Power-off procedure To turn off the power of the printer, keep pressing the power switch on the SHU T T IN G D OW N operation panel for 2 seconds. PL EASE WA IT The message shown above is displayed on the LCD to show that the shutdown process is being executed.

  • Page 55: Media Replacement

    Media replacement This section describes the roll media installation / removal procedure. The two situations below require roll media replacement:- When the roll media is finished, the roll media is replaced. - When the roll media is jammed, the roll media is replaced. The roll media replacement procedure for each case is shown below.
  • Page 56 Move the right side media holder to the right end. Note - When using media with adhesive applied to the core at the end of the roll, this adhesive may stick to the paper guide or the platen. In this case, always clean up the adhesive. Set the roll media to the media holder fixed on the left side.
  • Page 57 q Media replacement Raise the pressure roller up / down lever. Note - There are three selectable positions (up, middle and down) on the pressure roller up / down lever. To raise (release) the pressure roller here, raise the pressure roller up / down lever to the top position.
  • Page 58 Move the media holders so that the both edges of the media are equally distributed on the pressure roller. Load the media so that the media is evenly applied to the pressure roller. - Noting the relationship between the label gradation (indication line) and the media width will let you easily adjust the position next time you will set the media.
  • Page 59 q Media replacement Lower the pressure roller up / down lever. After this, follow the instructions on LCD screen. Note - To lower (press) the pressure roller, lower the pressure roller up / down lever to the lowest position. ( P.2-20 [How to switch the pressure]) Open the front cover and align the media...
  • Page 60 SEL EC T ME DI A Select the type of media. ME D IA :PA PER Select the type of media registered SEL EC T M ED IA M ED IA :XXX with the keys and press P.3-20 [MEDIA key. ( REG MENU]) To register a new media [NEW MEDIA ENTRY] is displayed at the...
  • Page 61 q Media replacement Note - With tarpaulin and other high basis weight media, limit the media slack on the media roll side to 15 cm. The weight of the loose media may unwind the roll media. - When rewinding more than 30 cm of the media, do not rewind it at once but execute the operation slowly while eliminating the slack by rotating the media by hand.
  • Page 62 <Incorrect installation> Eliminate the slack so that the media does not become like in the two examples below. The figures on the upper parts are perspective views of the printer rear side. The figures on the lower parts are sectional views of the paper feed mechanism. The slack is in gray in the perspective views and in dashed line in the sectional views.

  • Page 63: Roll Media Removal Procedure

    q Media replacement Roll media removal procedure Raise the pressure roller up / down lever. Rewind the flange to roll back the media. Pressure roller up / down lever Loosen the screw of the media holder to the right, and while moving this media holder slightly to the right, remove the roll media from the media holder.

  • Page 64: When Replacing The Roll Media After It Runs Out

    Pull the roll media out of the left media holder and remove the roll media. When replacing the roll media after it runs out When the printer runs out of media, the printer automatically detects the end and displays a message. Depending on the media’s finishing (media glued to core), the printer may not automatically detect it.

  • Page 65: Cut Media Installation Procedure

    q Media replacement Cut media installation procedure Open the front cover and slide the media edge guards to each end of the platen. Then, close the front cover. Raise the pressure roller up / down lever. Advance the media until the leading edge of the media comes out of the front cover.

  • Page 66: When Using 2 Inch Core Rolls

    When using 2 inch core rolls 2 inch core rolls can be used when the 2 inch flange option is installed. This sec- tion describe the procedure to install the 2 inch flange. Remove the R pin from the 3 inch flange, then remove the flange. R pin Install the 2 inch flange Note...

  • Page 67: How To Use The Media Edge Guards

    How to use the media edge guards Using the media edge guards protect the print heads from media edges’ curls. Slide the edges of the guards over the edges of the media. Press this part to set it easily. Media Media edge guard Note - Set “use / not-use”...

  • Page 68: How To Switch The Pressure

    How to switch the pressure Switch over the pressure between the pressure roller and the grit roller used for media feeding to match different media. The bottom position is normally used. When skew occurs in the media and the media cannot be fed or when using a media with weak elasticity such as a thin cloth, switch to [weak], the center posi- tion.

  • Page 69: Feeding The Media [Feed]

    Feeding the media [Feed] This function feeds the media. Set the printer to offline.(Press key.) hIN K M ED IA R E Gi fMED I A M.A D Vg Press key to move the menu hR E WI ND FO R M FE ED i group to the second layer menu and to f PH.R EC PH .MA I Ng...

  • Page 70: Rewind The Media [Back Feed]

    Rewind the media [Back Feed] This function rewinds the media. Set the printer to offline. (Press key.) hIN K MED I A R EGi fME D IA M .AD V g To display the [REWIND] menu, press hR E W IN D F OR M F EED i key.

  • Page 71: How To Use The Origin Setting Function

    How to use the origin setting function <Origin setting function> When a small image is printed on, for example, a “64” width media, a large margin is created as shown below. By returning the printed media and re-setting the origin of print start, another image may be printed in this margin.
  • Page 72 N EST OR IG IN SE T T IN G When [NEST ORIGIN SETTING] is displayed, C A R R IAGE MO VIN G move the carriage to the desired position as the origin with keys. NE ST O R IG IN SE T TI NG Press key to confirm the origin setting.

  • Page 73: Changing Temperature Using The Heater Control Menu

    Changing temperature using the heater control menu The heater initial value that is set in MEDIA REG MENU is automatically set for the temperature of each heater. Therefore, the heater control menu is generally not needed. The heater control menu is used to fine-adjust the heater temperature during printing or to monitor the current heater temperature.
  • Page 74 ¢ Reference information on media types and heater settings The heater set temperatures and reference set values (initial values) of print mode for each type of media are shown in the table below. Change the settings accord- ing to the media in use. Recommended heater temperature Media setting...
  • Page 75 (2) When print data is received from the computer, either of the following is performed before printing. P.3-33 [(22) g If [HEATER PREF] is set to [SOFTWARE] in the MEDIA menu ( HEATER PREF] The set temperature on the heater control menu is overwritten by the –...

  • Page 76: Change The Print Head Height

    Change the Print head height Switch the print head height to match the thickness of the media. To switch the height of print head, use the head up down mechanism. Set the printer to offline. (Press key.) hIN K M ED IA R EG i fM ED IA M.A D Vg Press...
  • Page 77 Switch the height of print head with the head up down mechanism. Normal (for thin (normal thickness) media) High (for thick media) ¯ [High] is 0.5 mm higher than [Normal]. Generally, [Normal] is used for glossy and matte vinyl chloride, and [High] is used for tarpaulin and FF.

  • Page 78: Ink Cartridge Replacement

    Ink cartridge replacement This section describes the ink cartridge replacement procedure. There are three situations requiring ink cartridge replacement: - When the ink cartridge is empty and the ink cartridge needs to be replaced - When no ink cartridge is installed - When the ink cartridge is not recognized Note - Do not remove the ink cartridge until the ink is used up.

  • Page 79: When The Ink Cartridge Is Empty And It Needs To Be Replaced

    When the ink cartridge is empty and it needs to be replaced The following message is displayed. R EPL ACE XX IN K C AR T R ID G E XX : Ink name K : Black Lm: Light magenta Lc : Light cyan C : Cyan M : Magenta...

  • Page 80: Reloadable Cartridge Replacement

    Reloadable cartridge replacement This section describes the reloadable cartridge replacement procedure. Consumables [Appendix 3 For details about reloadable cartridge names and types, Options / Consumables]. Color identification label (ink cartridge back) Color identification label Upper plate Tail section Lower plate Board protective sheet Spout...

  • Page 81: Used Ink Cartridge Removal Procedure

    Used ink cartridge removal procedure Pull the used ink cartridge, together with the cartridge holder, out of the printer. Remove the cartridge holder cover. While keeping the two cover securing claws open by moving them to the outside (arrows (1) direction), pull the cartridge holder cover toward the top (arrow (2) direction).
  • Page 82 Remove the used ink cartridge tail section from the tail section fixing plate. Remove the used ink cartridge spout from the cartridge holder. Referring to the locations on the cartridge holder shown in the figure, slide the four protrusions of the ink cartridge lower plate in the arrow direction, and remove the ink cartridge from the cartridge holder.

  • Page 83: Ink Cartridge Installation Procedure

    Ink cartridge installation procedure Make sure that the ink cartridge upper plate Tail section fixing plate is face up, and insert the tail section in the hole shown by the shaded area in the figure to the right. Upper plate Upper plate Tail section Lower plate...
  • Page 84 Referring to the locations on the cartridge holder shown in the figure, insert the four protrusions of the ink cartridge lower plate and slide them under the plate guide following the arrow direction. Insert the ink cartridge spout in the cartridge holder. Note - Do not install the ink cartridge with the spout tilted.
  • Page 85 Insert the board in the cartridge holder cover. With the golden surface of the board facing up, insert it so that the board shape matches the shape of the cartridge holder cover. Note - Do not take the board protective sheet off until you install the reloadable cartridge to the printer.
  • Page 86 Insert the tail section fixing plate hooks into the ink cartridge tail section holes to attach it. Note - Do not apply an excessive force as the ink cartridge holes may be deformed. Hook the tail section fixing plate to the cartridge holder claws.
  • Page 87 Insert the reloadable ink cartridge into the slot. Note - Check that the color on the ink cartridge tail section label and the color on the ink box label are the same. - Do not push strongly the tail section fixing plate toward the inside. 2-39...

  • Page 88: Waste Ink Bottle Replacement

    Waste ink bottle replacement This section explains the waste ink bottle replacement procedure. There are two situations that require the waste ink bottle replacement procedure: - When no waste ink bottle is installed - When the waste ink bottle is full The procedure for each case is described below.
  • Page 89 # BOT T LE EM PT Y ? The following message is displayed to * NO reset (clear) the waste ink counter. #B OT TL E EMPT Y ? *YES Note - The printer automatically calculates waste ink with a counter and displays the message prompting replacement of the waste ink bottle when the waste ink bottle is full.

  • Page 90: When No Waste Ink Bottle Is Installed

    When no waste ink bottle is installed The following message is displayed. B OT T LE OU T IN STA LL B OT TL E P.2-40 [Waste ink bottle Install a waste ink bottle. Refer to replacement] steps 1 to 4. The following message is displayed to # BOT T LE EM PT Y ? reset (clear) the waste ink counter.

  • Page 91: The Media Was Skewed

    The media was skewed. The printer checks for media skew when the printing starts and at every three meters of print (*). If the printer detects the skew level is larger than specified, the print operation is suspended and an operation panel message appears so that you can select to continue or cancel the print.
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  • Page 93: Menu Of Operation Panel

    Menu of Operation panel This section explains the basic operations and structure of the operation panel menu, and the operations in each menu. (Content of this section) Basic menu operation in offline mode ....... 3-2 Explanation of each menu operation .......3-17...

  • Page 94: Basic Menu Operation In Offline Mode

    Basic menu operation in offline mode Press key while the printer is in idle mode (online status) to put the printer in offline mode, display the menu on the LCD and enable menu operations. hINK MEDIA REGi fMEDIA M.ADVg FORM FEEDi hREWIND PH.MAINg fPH.REC...

  • Page 95: Menu Layer Structure

    Menu layer structure The menu consists of the following layers. <First layer menu> This is the menu group displayed first. Several menus may exist on the lower layer. <Second layer menu> This menu group is under the first layer. <Third layer menu> This menu group is under the second layer.

  • Page 96: Menu Tree

    Menu tree INK MENU MEDIA REG XX INK LEVELZZZ% P.3-17 MEDIA M.ADV DATE:YY/MM/DD P.3-17 MEDIA MENU ROLL(PAPER) P.3-18 YYYYmm P.3-18 REMAINING MEDIA ZZZm Toggle display SHEET(PAPER) P.3-18 YYYYmm×ZZZZmm NEST(PAPER) YYYYmm P.3-19 REMAINING MEDIA ZZZm Toggle display MEDIA REG MENU #SELECT MEDIA P.3-24 >01:PAPER P.3-20...
  • Page 97 q Basic menu operation in offline mode #USE EDGE GUARD P.3-29 >01:YES #SKEW CHECK P.3-29 >01:ON #MEDIA ADV MODE P.3-29 >01:FWD ONLY #TUR MODE P.3-29 >01:LOOSE #LEADING EDGE P.3-30 >01:NORMAL #SUCTION FAN LEVEL P.3-30 >01:NORMAL #AFTER HEATER T P.3-31 >01: ˚C #PRINT HEATER T P.3-31...
  • Page 98 #PH REST TIME P.3-34 >01:10sec #REMAINING MEDIA P.3-34 >01:YYYm #MEDIA ADV VALUE P.3-35 >01:100.00% #BIDIR ADJ1 L YY P.3-35 >01:+00 #BIDIR ADJ1 R YY P.3-35 >01:+00 #BIDIR ADJ2 L YY >01:+00 P.3-36 #BIDIR ADJ2 R YY >01:+00 P.3-36 #BIDIR ADJ3 L YY >01:+00 P.3-36 #BIDIR ADJ3 R YY...
  • Page 99 q Basic menu operation in offline mode M.ADV MENU #SING. ADV P.3-41 #EXECUTE> P.3-40 #AUTO BIDIR ADJUST P.3-44 #EXECUTE> #MULTI ADV P.3-42 #EXECUTE> #MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST P.3-44 #EXECUTE> REWIND FORM FEED REWIND MENU REWINDING MEDIA PH.REC PH.MAIN P.3-46 P.3-46 PH.REC MENU #PH RECOVERY P.3-47 >NORMAL...
  • Page 100 PRINTER SETUP PRINTER MENU #CONFIG PRINT P.3-52 ADJUST HEATER > P.3-52 #ERROR LOG PRINT P.3-52 > #HISTORY PRINT P.3-52 > ADJUST MENU #NOZZLE PRINT P.3-53 #EXECUTE> P.3-53 #NOZZLE POS ADJ P.3-54 #EXECUTE> #PRINT HEAD ADJUST P.3-54 #EXECUTE> #EDGE SENSOR ADJUST P.3-55 #EXECUTE>...
  • Page 101 q Basic menu operation in offline mode #MAIN PCA VER P.3-59 * XXXXX #CARRIAGE PCA P.3-59 * XXXXX #BTC VER P.3-59 * X.X #ATG VER P.3-60 * X.X #RSM VER P.3-60 * X.X #PTG VER P.3-60 * X.X #USB ADDRESS P.3-60 * 000 #USB SPEED...

  • Page 102: Basic Operation Procedure And Keys Used

    Basic operation procedure and keys used Set the printer in the menu operable state. • The menu becomes accessible in the offline state. • The menu group screen is displayed in the offline state. Select the menu group. keys : These select the desired menu group. : This steps to the next menu group on the screen. Select the menu. keys : These step through menus on the same layer.

  • Page 103: Procedure Selection, Numerical Input, Execution And Character Input

    q Basic menu operation in offline mode Procedure selection, numerical input, execution and character input ¢ When the parameter is the selection input method The procedure for [PRINT MODE] in the MEDIA REG MENU is explained. With keys, select the hINK MEDIA REGi M.ADVg...
  • Page 104 ¢ When the parameter is the numeral input method The procedure for [MEDIA ADV VALUE] in the MEDIA REG MENU is explained. With keys, select hINK MEDIA REGi menu group. fMEDIA M.ADVg With key, select MEDIA REG MENU. With keys, select the lower #MEDIA ADV VALUE layer menu of MEDIA REG MENU.
  • Page 105 q Basic menu operation in offline mode ¢ When the parameter is an execution command Case 1 : In case of executing a print The procedure for [CONFIG PRINT] in the PRINTER MENU is explained. With keys, select SETUPi hPRINTER fADJUST HEATERg the menu group.
  • Page 106 Case 2 : When the parameter is displayed only The procedure for [BOOT VERSION] menu in SETUP MENU is explained. With keys, select SETUPi hPRINTER HEATERg fADJUST the menu group. With key, select the setup menu. #BOOT VERSION With keys, select the lower X.XX layer menu of setup menu.
  • Page 107 q Basic menu operation in offline mode ¢ When the parameter is the character input method The procedure for [RENAME MEDIA] in the MEDIA REG MENU is explained. With keys, select MEDIA REGi hINK the menu group. M.ADVg fMEDIA With key, select MEDIA REG MENU.
  • Page 108 <Character Selection Table> Character Character code group Backward Symbols space, !, • • • • key) Numerals 0 to 9 Alphabet • Capital letter A to Z Forward Alphabet • Small letter a to z key) Special characters a, ä, b, • • • • 3-16...

  • Page 109: Explanation Of Each Menu Operation

    Explanation of each menu operation - Items related to Lm (light magenta) and Lc (light cyan) in each menu are displayed only for the 6 color printer. (They are not displayed for the 4 color printer.) INK MENU Displays the ink information. When pressing key, the ink information of each color is displayed in 3 second intervals.

  • Page 110: Media Menu

    MEDIA MENU Shows the media information. When pressing key, the following media infor- mation is displayed. MEDIA REGi hINK M.ADVg fMEDIA <For roll media> (In case of display in mm) ROLL(XXXXXX) YYYYmm XXXXXX : Media name YY" YYYY : Media width (In case of display in inch) The display is switched at 3 seconds interval.
  • Page 111 q Explanation of each menu operation <In case of nest (the print origin is set with the origin setting function)> (In case of display in mm) NEST(XXXXXX) XXXXXX : Media name YYYYmm YYYY : Media width YY" (In case of display in inch) The display is switched at 3 seconds interval.

  • Page 112: Media Reg Menu

    MEDIA REG MENU Set the parameters used for printing. To set the parameter, press key. hINK MEDIA REGi M.ADVg fMEDIA #SELECT MEDIA XX : Media number >XX:YYYYYY YY : Media name 20 pieces of media information of the following MEDIA REG MENU can be registered. (1) MEDIA SELECTION ( 17) COLOR ST RI P E ( 18) P H H EI GH T VAL...
  • Page 113 q Explanation of each menu operation ¢ How to select the media Select the MEDIA REG MENU with hINK MEDIA REGi fMEDIA M.ADVg key. Select [SELECT MEDIA] with #SELECT MEDIA keys. >01:PAPER When the media is already regis- tered, [*] mark is displayed. To change the parameter, press key.
  • Page 114 ¢ Preset media initial value A maximum 20 types (media No. 01 to 20) of media can be saved. A saved media can be modified and deleted. However, the media No. 01 (PAPER) and the me- dia currently set into the printer cannot be deleted. The initial values are shown below.
  • Page 115 q Explanation of each menu operation ¢ How to set a parameter P.3-24) in the media number Here, the entry of the MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE ( [02] is explained. In the MEDIA REG MENU, display #MEDIA ADV VALUE >02:100.00% [#MEDIA ADV VALUE] with keys.
  • Page 116 SELECT MEDIA Select the new registration or the media num- #SELECT MEDIA ber of a media of which parameters have been >XX:YYYYYY changed. 20 types of media numbers from [01] XX : Selected media number to [20] can be selected. YYYYYY : Media name - When entered in the MEDIA REG MENU, the currently set media number is displayed first.
  • Page 117 q Explanation of each menu operation There are 4 types of print mode. Choose the suitable mode to meet the type of media, productivity and image quality. 1. NORMAL [productivity + image quality weight] The printer prints with a resolution of 540 × 540 dpi. Normally, use this mode. This mode is balanced be- tween productivity and image quality.
  • Page 118 540×360 dpi 16.8 (*2) 11.0 Normal 540×540 dpi 11.2 IP-5520 High Quality 720×720 dpi Max Quality 900×900dpi This table shows the maximum speed for each mode. The actual print speed may be slower depending on the media width or other conditions.
  • Page 119 q Explanation of each menu operation Density Print mode Normal High Density High Speed 1.0(*1) Normal 1.5(*2) High Quality Max Quality With [PRINT MODE] set to [HIGH SPEED], the density will not change even by setting [DENSITY] to [HIGH DENSITY]. The [SMART PASS] setting automatically changes to [MEDIUM] when: - [PRINT MODE] is set to [NORMAL];...
  • Page 120 FLATTENING MODE Select the FLATTENING MODE. If the media stay for #FLATTEN TIME a long period of time set in the printer, the leading >XX:NONE edge of roll media can wrinkle or get dirty, resulting XX : Selected media number in print defects.
  • Page 121 q Explanation of each menu operation EDGE GUARD Select whether the media edge guards are #USE EDGE GUARD used or not. With this setting, the right and left >XX:YES margins of the media change. XX : Selected media number <Parameter (selection)> Set when the edge guards are used.
  • Page 122 (12) LEADING EDGE Detects the edge of the media when replac- #LEADING EDGE ing or setting the media, and selects whether >XX:NORMAL the media should be returned to the waiting XX : Selected media number position. When the take-up reel unit is used, the media will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting.
  • Page 123 q Explanation of each menu operation (14) AFTER HEATER T (When temperature unit is Centigrade) Set the after heater temperature. However, #AFTER HEATER T when “**” is set, the after heater does not work. >XX:30˚C (When temperature unit is Centigrade) #AFTER HEATER T >01:086˚F <Parameter (numeral input)>...
  • Page 124 (17) COLOR STRIPE Select whether the color stripe is printed or #COLOR STRIPE not. >XX:ON XX : Selected media number <Parameter (selection)> The color stripe is added. The color stripe is not added. - Loss of print data (clogged nozzles) may be experienced when the color stripe is not added.
  • Page 125 q Explanation of each menu operation (19) PH CLEANING Select whether to automatically perform #PH CLEANING cleaning to maintain the print heads in good >XX:ON operating condition. XX : Selected media number <Parameter (selection)> This mode executes cleaning automatically at the start or end of a print, depending on print history.
  • Page 126 (23) PH REST PERIOD #PH REST PERIOD During printing, scanning of printer heads >XX:0000CYCLES stops at a certain print length interval. XX : Selected media number Use this setting to prevent print misses. Nor- mally, set it to [0000CYCLES]. - Set the number of scan for print length in [(23) PH REST PERIOD]. - Set the rest time in [(24) PH REST TIME].
  • Page 127 q Explanation of each menu operation (26) MEDIA ADV VALUE #MEDIA ADV VALUE >XX:YYY.YY% Set the MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE. Set the advance value so that banding is not visible. XX : Selected media number YYY. YY : MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE <Parameter (numeral input)>...
  • Page 128 (29) BIDIR ADJ2 L ADJ2 sets the adjustment value for HIGH #BIDIR ADJ2 L QUALITY print mode. This parameter sets the >XX:+00 value for the left side. YY : Ink color XX : Selected media number Display order Y <Parameter (numeral input)> ±, -15 to +15 Note - For the method to determine the adjustment value, refer to [Section 4 Head...
  • Page 129 q Explanation of each menu operation (32) BIDIR ADJ3 R Sets the adjustment value for the right side for #BIDIR ADJ3 R MAX QUALITY print mode. >XX:+00 YY : Ink color Display order Y XX : Selected media number <Parameter (numeral input)> ±, -15 to +15 Note - For the method to determine the adjustment value, refer to [Section 4 Head...
  • Page 130 (35) PASTE MEDIA Select the media number of the copy destina- #PASTE MEDIA tion. >XXgYY XX : Copy source media number YY : Copy destination media number <Parameter (selection)> 01to20 The numbers of media already registered are displayed as “*”. ¢...
  • Page 131 q Explanation of each menu operation ¢ How to copy the parameter Here, the procedure to copy the parameters of the media No. 13 to the media No. 20 is explained. Select the copy source. #COPY MEDIA >01 Select the media number with keys.

  • Page 132: M.adv Menu

    M.ADV MENU Set the parameters regarding media advance adjustment. Press key to change the parameters. hINK MEDIA REGi fMEDIA M.ADVg #SING. ADV #EXECUTE> ¢ Advance adjustment Perform the media advance adjustment when the media print conditions (media roll, heater temperature, vacuum level, pressure switch) have been changed. To determine the media advance adjustment value, print the adjustment pattern, read the adjustment value form the print pattern, then set the value to the printer.
  • Page 133 q Explanation of each menu operation SING. ADV Press keys to select the adjust- #SING. ADV ment pattern to print (upper layer menu), and #EXECUTE> confirm with key. Then, select and confirm the lower layer menu. #MULTI ADV #EXECUTE> Lower layer menu: #EXECUTE: Print the media advance adjustment pattern with the current MEDIA ADV VALUE. <Parameter (execution)>...
  • Page 134 MULTI ADV Press keys to select the adjust- #MULTI ADV ment pattern to print (upper layer menu), and #EXECUTE> confirm with key. Then, select and confirm the lower layer menu. #SING. ADV #EXECUTE> Lower layer menu: #EXECUTE: Print 3 patterns with the current ADJ VALUE - 0.2%, the current ADJ VALUE and the current ADJ VALUE + 0.2%.
  • Page 135 q Explanation of each menu operation #SING. ADV: 100.00% - The adjustment value can be changed just before printing the adjustment pattern. #EXECUTE> Press the key to change the adjustment #SING. ADV: 100.00% value. #ADJ VALUE 100.20% Use the keys to modify the #SING.
  • Page 136 (3) AUTO BIDIR ADJUST Press keys to select the bidirec- #AUTO BIDIR ADJUST tional adjustment pattern to print (upper layer #EXECUTE> menu), and confirm with key. Then, select and confirm the lower layer menu. #MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST #EXECUTE> Lower layer menu: #EXECUTE: Print the selected bidirectional adjustment pattern. <Parameter (execution)>...
  • Page 137 q Explanation of each menu operation (4) MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST #MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST Press keys to select the bidirec- #EXECUTE> tional adjustment pattern to print (upper layer menu), and confirm with key. Then, select and confirm the lower layer menu. #AUTO BIDIR ADJUST #EXECUTE>...

  • Page 138: Rewind Menu

    REWIND MENU While you keep pressing key, the media is being rewound. FORM FEEDi hREWIND fPH.REC PH.MAINg REWINDING MEDIA Release key to stop the media. The printer returns to the offline state (menu mode). 3-46...

  • Page 139: Ph.rec Menu

    q Explanation of each menu operation PH.REC MENU This is used to perform the print head cleaning. Press key to enter the PH.REC MENU. FORM FEEDi hREWIND PH.MAINg fPH.REC #PH RECOVERY >NORMAL <Parameter (selection)> NORMAL Recover clogged nozzles. STRONG Recover clogged nozzles when not fixed with [NORMAL]. For details about the cleaning operation, refer to [Section 4 Print head clean- ing] ( P.4-19).

  • Page 140: Form Feed Menu

    FORM FEED MENU While pressing key, the printer keeps feeding the media. (In case of a sheet media, the paper is ejected.) FORM FEEDi hREWIND fPH.REC PH.MAINg FEEDING MEDIA Release key to stop the media. The printer returns to the offline state (menu mode).

  • Page 141: Ph.main Menu

    q Explanation of each menu operation PH.MAIN MENU This menu is used to perform maintenance and replacement of the capping unit and wiper blade, and the cleaning of the ink circuit. Press key to enter the PH.MAIN MENU. FORM FEEDi hREWIND fPH.REC PH.MAINg...
  • Page 142 REPLACE WIPER BLADE Used to replace the wiper blade. #REPLACE WIPER BLADE P.4-21 [Wiper blade replacement]) > REPLACE WIPE LIQUID Used to replace the wiper cleaning liquid. #REPLACE WIPE LIQUID P.4-23 [Wiper cleaning liquid replacement]) > REPLACE WIPER SPONGE Used to replace the Wiper sponge. #REPLACE WIPE SPONGE P.4-25 [Wiper sponge replacement]) >...
  • Page 143 q Explanation of each menu operation PH HEIGHT ADJ Used to adjust the print head height. #PH HEIGHT ADJ P.2-26 [Change the print head > height]) RESEAT PRINT HEAD Used to check the print head connection. #RESEAT PRINTHEAD Check any poor contact with the connector >...

  • Page 144: Printer Menu

    PRINTER MENU Use the following when executing the functions provided in the printer. Press key to enter the PRINTER MENU. hPRINTER SETUPi HEATERg fADJUST #CONFIG PRINT > Menu print This function prints the printer information #CONFIG PRINT and panel setting information. >...

  • Page 145: Adjust Menu

    q Explanation of each menu operation ADJUST MENU Use this function when setting the mechanical adjustment parameters. Press key to enter the ADJUST MENU SETUPi hPRINTER HEATERg fADJUST #NOZZLE PRINT #EXECUTE> Press keys to select the print pattern (upper layer menu), and confirm with key.
  • Page 146 NOZZLE POS ADJ Prints the nozzle position adjustment pattern. #NOZZLE POS ADJ (Use for maintenance.) #EXECUTE> PRINT HEAD ADJUST Prints the head position adjustment pattern. #PRINT HEAD ADJUST #EXECUTE> #EXECUTE: Prints the head position adjustment pattern. <Parameter (execution)> NONE Adjusts the head position (print position in the right and left direction of the media) of primary printing direction of each print head.
  • Page 147 q Explanation of each menu operation EDGE SENSOR ADJUST Prints the sensor position adjustment pattern. #EDGE SENSOR ADJUST #EXECUTE> #EXECUTE: Prints the sensor position adjustment pattern. <Parameter (execution)> NONE Adjust the position of the printed drawing on the media. Enter an adjustment value based on the result of [EDGE SENSOR ADJUST] pattern print.
  • Page 148 TUR ADJ PRINT Prints the take-up reel unit adjustment pattern. #TUR ADJ PRINT #EXECUTE> #EXECUTE: Prints the TUR adjustment pattern. <Parameter (execution)> NONE 3-56...

  • Page 149: Setup Menu

    q Explanation of each menu operation SETUP MENU Use this when setting or displaying the system parameter. Press key to enter the SETUP MENU. hPRINTER SETUPi HEATERg fADJUST #LANGUAGE >ENGLISH LANGUAGE Select the language for LCD message. #LANGUAGE >ENGLISH <Parameter (selection)> JAPANESE The LCD messages are displayed in Japanese.
  • Page 150 Length Unit Select the displayed length unit for various #LENGTH UNITS parameters. >MILLIMETER <Parameter (selection)> MILLIMETER This displays in the meter unit system of mm (millimeter) or m (meter). INCH This displays in the inch unit system of “ (inch) or ft (feet). Temperature Unit Select the temperature unit.
  • Page 151 q Explanation of each menu operation BOOT Version Displays the BOOT version. #BOOT VERSION *X.XX <Parameter (execution)> NONE F/W version Displays the version of system F/W. #PRINTER FW VER *X.XX_YY <Parameter (execution)> NONE LEE version Displays the version of the LEE board. #MAIN PCA VER *X.XX <Parameter (execution)>...
  • Page 152 (11) ATG version Displays the ATG version. #ATG version #XXX <Parameter (execution)> NONE (12) RSM version Displays the RSM version. #RSM version #XXX <Parameter (execution)> NONE (13) PTG version Displays the PTG version. #PTG version #XXX <Parameter (execution)> NONE (14) USB address Displays the USB address.
  • Page 153 q Explanation of each menu operation (15) USB speed Displays the transfer speed of USB connection. #USB SPEED *HIGH-SPEED <Parameter (execution)> HIGH-SPEED USB connection in HIGH-SPEED. FULL-SPEED USB connection in FULL-SPEED. Note - Only displays the current connection state. In this menu, the transfer speed cannot be selected.

  • Page 154: Heater Menu

    HEATER MENU Use to set the heater delay time and heater standby time. Press key to change the heater settings. hPRINTER SETUPi HEATERg fADJUST #HEATER DELAY TIME >05 min HEATER DELAY TIME Sets the time before the heater turns off after #HEATER DELAY TIME P.2-25) printing is completed.

  • Page 155: Maintenance And Adjustment / Replacement

    Maintenance and Adjustment / Replacement This section describes the maintenance and adjustment of the printer and the replacement of consumables. (For replacement of ink cartridge, waste ink bottle and media, refer to [Section 2 Basic Operation] (Content of this section) Periodic maintenance ............

  • Page 156: Periodic Maintenance

    Periodic maintenance This section explains the periodic inspection and periodic maintenance procedures. Periodic inspection and maintenance guide This printer needs to be periodically inspected and maintained. For each periodic inspection and maintenance, refer to the pages described below and perform the described tasks properly.
  • Page 157 ¢ Regular Inspection / Maintenance (Daily maintenance) To keep the print quality stable, perform regularly the following 6 maintenance items. (1) Check the waste ink bottle : everyday (2) Check the wiper cleaning liquid : everyday (3) Check stains on the wiper blade : everyday (4) Clean the capping unit : every week...
  • Page 158 (3) Check for stains on the wiper blade Visually check for stains and damage on the wiper blade. If damaged, replace the wiper blade.( P.4-21[Wiper blade replacement] Set the printer to offline. Press hR E W I ND F O R M F EE D i to display PH.MAIN MENU.
  • Page 159 q Periodic Maintenance Visually check for stains and damage on the wiper blade. If damaged, replace the wiper blade. P.4-21[Wiper blade replacement] Note - If the wiper blade is dirty, check visually that the wiper sponge is properly installed. If not set properly, set it correctly. P4-25[Wiper sponge replacement]) - Check the level in the wiper cleaning liquid bottle.
  • Page 160 (4) Clean the capping unit Install a cleaning roller on a cleaning stick Set the printer to offline and press hR E WI ND FO R M FE ED i fPH .R EC PH .MA I Ng key to display PH.MAIN MENU. Press key to enter in PH.MAIN MENU.
  • Page 161 q Periodic Maintenance Dip the cleaning roller in the cap cleaning liquid. Note - Do not dip a cleaning roller once used for cleaning in the cap cleaning liquid bottle.The cap cleaning liquid will get dirty. Clean on the surface of the cap by rolling the cleaning roller. First, roll the cleaning roller on each cap, going back and forth once.
  • Page 162 (5) Execute the print head cleaning [NORMAL] Select PH.REC MENU from the operation panel and then [NORMAL] to perform the cleaning. ( P.4-19[Print head cleaning] (6) Execute a nozzle print The nozzle print is performed to confirm that the nozzles of the print head are not blocked.
  • Page 163 q Periodic Maintenance • Print Sample [Nozzle print] No line is missing and Missing lines are found the printout is correct Mark for the last nozzle (nozzle 254) Example when lines for nozzles 24 Check that nozzle print is complete and 133are missing in the printout. up to the right of this mark.
  • Page 164 ¢ When leaving the printer switched off for more than 2 weeks To prevent the print head from drying, it needs to be filled with storage liquid. 6 storage liquid cartridges are needed, one for each color (4 for the 4 color specifications).
  • Page 165 q Periodic Maintenance ¢ When the printer has been left switched off for more than 2 weeks Clean the print head and the ink circuit using the cleaning liquid. Prepare the cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-294 for GX ink/IP5-298 for IX ink). A full cleaning liquid cartridge is used for one cleaning.
  • Page 166 ¢ When the printer has been left switched off for less than 2 weeks (1) Head wash Clean the print head and the ink circuit using the cleaning liquid. Prepare the cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-294 for GX ink/IP5-298 for IX ink). A full cleaning liquid cartridge is used for one cleaning.
  • Page 167 q Periodic Maintenance ¢ When the printer has been left switched off for more than 1 month Even if the service clean has been performed, a service call error is displayed. Contact your dealer or a service representative. Note - To protect the print head and the ink circuit, do not leave the ink container of the printer empty without filling it with ink or storage liquid.

  • Page 168: Cleaning

    Cleaning ¢ Clean the exterior If the printer exterior is stained, moisten a soft cloth with water or water-diluted neutral detergent, wring it and wipe out stains. Note - When cleaning, ensure to turn off the power of the printer. - Never use volatile solvent such as thinner and benzene.
  • Page 169 q Periodic Maintenance ¢ Cleaning the platen Use the following procedure to clean the platen if - vinyl chloride adhesive gets on the platen - ink drops on the platen (The procedure to clean ink stains is explained) Open the front cover and soak up the ink on the platen with a piece of waste media.
  • Page 170 ¢ Cleaning the carriage base When dirt on the carriage base contacts the media, and black lines appears on the print, clean the carriage base using the following procedure. Set the printer to offline. Press hR E W IN D F OR M F EED i to display PH.MAIN MENU.
  • Page 171 q Periodic Maintenance ¢ Clean the head guard When dirt on the head guard contacts the media, and black lines appears on the print, clean the head guard using the following procedure. Set the printer to offline. Press hR E W IN D F OR M F EED i to display PH.MAIN MENU.
  • Page 172 Dip the cleaning swab in the cap cleaning liquid and remove the dirt on the right and left head guards of the carriage. Visually check the result and leave it for few minutes. Head guard Cleaning swab Note - Do not dip a cleaning roller swab once used in the cap cleaning liquid bottle. The cap cleaning liquid will get dirty.

  • Page 173: Print Head Cleaning

    Print head cleaning There are two types of print head cleaning as shown below. Use the suitable one. Type of cleaning Usage NORMAL Recovery of clogged nozzles STRONG Recovery of clogged nozzles when not fixed with [NORMAL] Operating procedure of print head cleaning Set the printer to offline.
  • Page 174 #PH R ECOVE RY Press key. BOT T LE OK ? # PH R E COV ERY Check visually that the waste ink bottle is CL EA NI NG not full and press key once again. XXX : The time is counted down every 10 seconds.

  • Page 175: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Wiper blade replacement This section describes the wiper blade replacement procedure. Replace the wiper blade when the printer displays the replacement message or when damage is found on the wiper blade during a daily inspection. Before replacement, prepare the tweezers (packed in the daily maintenance kit). Set the printer to offline.
  • Page 176 Remove the wiper blade while lifting upward. Pinch the rubber portion of a new wiper blade with the tweezers and insert the wiper blade straight from the top. Install it so that the plastic protrusion fits into the hole of the rubber portion. Note - The front and back of the wiper blade are the same.

  • Page 177: Wiper Cleaning Liquid Replacement

    Wiper cleaning liquid replacement This section describes the wiper cleaning liquid replacement procedure. Replace the wiper cleaning liquid when the printer displays the replacement message or when you notice that the remaining wiper cleaning liquid is low during a daily inspection. The wiper cleaning liquid needs replacement about once a month as a general rule.
  • Page 178 Raise up the old wiper cleaning liquid bottle a little and pull out the bottle after making sure that all the liquid has flowed into the printer Note - Visually check that the waste ink bottle is not full before removing. Printer set cap Replace the cap of the new wiper cleaning liquid bottle with the printer set...

  • Page 179: Wiper Sponge Replacement

    Wiper sponge replacement This section describes the wiper sponge replacement procedure. Replace the wiper sponge when the printer displays the replacement message. The wiper sponge needs replacement about once every six months as a general rule. Set the printer to offline. Press hR E WI ND FO R M FE ED i fPH.R EC...
  • Page 180 Lift the wiper sponge little by little while drawing it toward you. After confirming that the liquid in the wiper sponge has completely flowed in the printer, remove the wiper sponge. Install a new wiper sponge. Insert it as far as it goes until it clicks. Install a new wiper cleaning liquid bottle.

  • Page 181: Media Advance Value Setting

    Media advance value setting The media advance characteristics vary depending on the thickness, elasticity and surface frictional resistance of the media. If the media advance value is not appropriate, banding (horizontal stripes) may appear on the print. Use the following procedure to set the appropriate media advance value. Step 2 Step 1 Reading the print result of the...
  • Page 182 #SI NG . A D V:1 00.0 0% Press key to select the pattern to print #E XECU T E> (SING. ADV). # SIN G. AD V With keys, select the print #PR I NT M O.> N OR MAL mode and smart pass, and specify the settings you want to adjust.
  • Page 183 With multi patterns Set the printer to the offline. hI NK MED I A R EG i fME D IA M .A DV g (Press key.) #M U LTI A D V Press key to display MULTI ADV. # EXEC U TE > Press key to select the pattern to print #MU LT I A D V:100.0 0%...
  • Page 184 q Media advance value setting Check the print result. If an adjustment value seems more appropriate than the current, enter this value. If the adjustment values does not seem appropriate, repeat the steps 6 to 9 to determine a correct value. How to read the advance adjustment pattern In case of small media advance...

  • Page 185: Change During Online Printing

    Change during online printing During online printing, the media advance value can be changed using the following procedure. P R I N T E R R E A DY Online state (idle mode) display R OL L: 1 62 5 /PA P E R Start of print data reception P R I N T I N G The data LED...

  • Page 186: Head Position Adjustment

    Head position adjustment Print the pattern for adjusting the print position of each print head and enter the correction value. When replacing the media with a new media (1) Adjustment of bidirection position (P.4-34 Bidirectional adjustment method) Based on the result of the adjustment pattern print, Print the adjustment pattern enter the value in [AUTO/MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST] .

  • Page 187: Bidirectional Adjustment Method

    BIDIRECTIONAL ADJUSTMENT method (With auto bidirectional adjustment) Adjust the bidirection position of each head. Enter an adjustment value based on the result of AUTO BIDIR ADJUST print. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [AUTO BIDIR ADJUST] Set the printer to offline. (Press key.) hIN K MED I A R EGi...
  • Page 188 q Head position adjustment STEP 2 How to enter the adjustment value #AU TO BI D IR AD JU ST After selecting M.ADV MENU, press #EX ECU T E> key to display [AUTO BIDIR ADJUST]. Press key to move the cursor and # AU TO BI D IR AD JU ST keys to select ADJ R or ADJ L.
  • Page 189 (With manual bidirectional adjustment) Adjust the bidirection position of each head. Enter an adjustment value based on the result of MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST print. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST] Set the printer to offline. (Press key.) hIN K MED I A R EGi...
  • Page 190 q Head position adjustment #MA NUAL BI D IR A D JU ST Presskey. The adjustment pattern *EXE CU T IN G shown in the figure below is printed. [MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST] print sample STEP 2 How to enter the adjustment value After selecting M.ADV MENU, press #MA NUAL BI D IR A D JU ST key to display [MANUAL BIDIR ADJUST].
  • Page 191 Enter the number of the pattern where the two lines are the closest. For example, when setting the M color print head, in “-12” in the figure to the right, the two lines are separated and in “-8” the two lines are aligned.

  • Page 192: [Print Head Adjust] Adjustment Procedure

    q Head position adjustment [PRINT HEAD ADJUST] adjustment procedure Adjust the head position of each print head, usingK color print head as a reference. Enter an adjustment value based on the result of [PRINT HEAD ADJUST] print. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [PRINT HEAD ADJUST] Set the printer to offline.
  • Page 193 STEP 2 How to enter the adjustment (position adjustment) value # PR IN T HE AD A D JU ST After selecting ADJUST MENU, press # EXEC U TE > key to display [PRINT HEAD ADJUST]. Press key to move the cursor and # PR IN T HE AD A D JU ST change the print head selection with #PO S AD J Lc...
  • Page 194 STEP 3 How to enter the adjustment (L to R adjustment) value After selecting ADJUST MENU, press #PR I NT H EA D A D JU ST #E XECU T E> key to display [PRINT HEAD ADJUST]. Press key to move the cursor and change the print head selection with # PR IN T HE AD A D JU ST #R / L AD J M >...

  • Page 195: [Edge Sensor Adjust] Adjustment Procedure

    q Head position adjustment [EDGE SENSOR ADJUST] adjustment procedure Adjust the print position on the media. Enter an adjustment value based on the result of [EDGE SENSOR ADJUST] print. This adjustment is required only when the K head is replaced. STEP 1 Cut the edge of the media set to the printer with the media cutter blade.
  • Page 196 # ED GE SEN SO R A D JU ST Press key. The adjustment pattern EXE CU T IN G shown in the figure below is printed. [EDGE SENSOR ADJUST] print sample • [TOP ADJ] measurement method Measure the distance (margin) between the adjustment pattern and the cut edge of the media.
  • Page 197 q Head position adjustment STEP 3 How to enter the adjustment value The example of a case with [TOP ADJ] at +1.0 mm and [SIDE ADJ] at -1.0 mm is described here. Note - To activate the input adjustment value, the [EDGE SENSOR ADJUST] adjustment pattern must be re-printed and the media must be set again.
  • Page 198 Enter the adjustment value. #E DG E SE NSOR AD J U ST #SI D E A D J > 0 .0mm Select the digit with keys and change the value with keys. For the method to determine the adjustment value, see P.4-42 Press key.
  • Page 199 How to use options This section describes how to operate the option units. (Content of this section) How to use the take-up reel unit ........5-2 Adjustment of the take-up reel unit......5-18 How to use the blower unit (option) ......5-22 Cut the media ..............5-24 Media cutter blade replacement ........5-25...

  • Page 200: How To Use The Take-Up Reel Unit

    How to use the take-up reel unit The take-up reel unit is an optional unit. The IP-5620 and IP-5520 have both their dedicated unit. Install the media on the take-up reel unit Prepare a paper tube and waste paper (about 1 m) of the same width as that of the media to be used.
  • Page 201 Insert the paper tube on which the waste paper is affixed in the right side flange (fixed side). Paper tube Right side flange Note - It is normally not necessary to move the position of the right side flange, it is used in the fixed position.
  • Page 202 Return the tension roller to the bottom position. Note - Whether using loose winding or ten- sion winding modes, use the tension roller in the fixed (bottom) position Tension roller bottom during take-up operation. position Raise the pressure roller up / down lever and install the roll media for printing to the printer.
  • Page 203 q How to use the take-up reel unit To eliminate the slack of the waste paper <In case of outer take-up> (extra length), place your hand in front of Flange the take-up sensor to start winding. If the winding stops in the middle of the process, remove your hand from the sensor and then place it again to restart winding.

  • Page 204: Tension Take-Up / Loose Take-Up Setting

    Tension take-up / Loose take-up setting With the take-up reel, either tension or the loose configuration can be selected. In normal use vinyl chloride with adhesive), the loose method is preferred. With tarpaulin and other media that does not slide well, use the tension configu- ration is take-up shifts occur.

  • Page 205: Take-Up Switch Setting

    q How to use the take-up reel unit Take-up switch setting For the take-up direction, the outer take-up (print side out) or inner take-up (print side in) can be selected. When take-up is not used, set the take-up switch to [OFF]. Set the switch to the proper mode based of the figure below.

  • Page 206: Using A 2 Inch Core

    Using a 2 inch core With this unit, by removing the 3inch adapter, a 2inch paper tube can be used. To remove the3 inch adapter, the supplied attachment is needed. The removal procedure of the3inch adapter is explained below. Insert the attachment in the hole in the 3 inch adapter center of 3 inch adapter.

  • Page 207: When The Media Cannot Be Winded In Loose Take-Up Configuration

    q How to use the take-up reel unit When the media cannot be winded in loose take-up configuration This section describes the media setting to use with the loose take-up configura- tion. [Media replacement] ( P.2-7) and [How to use the take-up reel unit] ( P.5-2) Note - Loose take-up flanges are designed exclusively for the loose take-up.Do not...
  • Page 208 Loose take-up flange installation procedure In this section, the following procedure is for the right side (fixed side). Follow the same procedure to install the flange to the left side(movable side). Remove the 3 inch adapter. Right side flange (fixed side) Use the supplied attachment to remove the adapter.
  • Page 209 q How to use the take-up reel unit How to use the loose take-up flange Adjust the position of the right side flange Note - The adjustment is required only at the initial operation of the loose take-up configuration. - When the position of the flange holder (at the left of the paper feed side: fixed side) is changed, readjustment is necessary.
  • Page 210 Check the length of the take-up paper tube. Use a paper tube with the same length as the width of the media set on the printer, or shorter (by 9 mm at maximum.) Note - Do not use a paper tube which is longer than the media width.The media may not be taken up fully due to winding deviation.
  • Page 211 q How to use the take-up reel unit Paper tube spacer Paper tube spacer Paper tube spacer With a single paper tube With two paper tube Even with two paper tube spacer, the paper tube spacers, the paper tube spacers, the paper tube end end exceeds the media end exceeds the media does not exceed the media...
  • Page 212 Loose take-up flange Right side flange Install the take-up paper tube.. Use the paper tube and the paper tube spacer checked in the procedure 2. (1) Install the paper tube to the right side flange (fixed side). Paper tube Paper tube spacer (2) Install the paper tube spacer checked in the procedure “2.(3)”...
  • Page 213 q How to use the take-up reel unit (4) Tighten the knob at the left side Fixing knob (movable side) firmly to secure the flange. Paper tube spacer (5) Pull out the paper tube spacer. Remove the flange spacer set in the procedure “2.(1)”.
  • Page 214 Affix the media. Affix the media to the paper tube at three locations, right, left and center with adhesive tape. Check whether the gaps between the loose take-up flange surfaces and both media ends are appropriate (a+b = within 7 mm). The target length of a is 0 to 2 mm. Loose take-up Loose take-up flange...
  • Page 215 Problems When printing with loose take-up configuration, under the following conditions the media may become loose and a winding deviation may occur (see figure1). Pay particular attention as if the media deviates, the winding torque may increase resulting in take-up problems. Note - If a wound media if left for several hours, the media may become loose and cause take-up problems.

  • Page 216: Adjustment Of The Take-Up Reel Unit

    Adjustment of the take-up reel unit As the state of roll media during operation always changes depending on the state of roll media finishing (winding shift) and the environment during printing (such as temperature and humidity), wind the roll media while adjusting. Step 1 Before printing / take-up·········Initial adjustment Step 2...
  • Page 217 Observe the horizontal line of the adjustment pattern and the position of the groove on the tension roller and adjust using the procedure below. First, adjust the right side. Align the horizontal line of the adjustment pattern with the horizontal line (groove) on the outer circumference of the tension roller.

  • Page 218: Adjustment During Operation

    q Adjustment of the take-up reel unit Adjustment during operation If the adjustment is left in the initial adjustment state, depending on this state of media, winding problems such as winding shifts may occur. In this case, solve the problem by turning the adjustment screw on the plate (left). By turning the adjustment screw on the plate (left), adjust the position of the tension roller.
  • Page 219 When moving the roll media position on the printer, the plate (right) needs to be positioned to meet the media. Note - Align the end of media with the end of paper tube. The end surface of the media is not The end surface of the media is aligned aligned with the end surface of the paper with the end surface of the paper tube...

  • Page 220: How To Use The Blower Unit (Option)

    (1) Install the blower unit stand to the out- side of the printer stand. Blower unit stand Printer stand Align the right side for the IP-5520 Blower unit stand Printer stand (2) Push the blower unit until the bar touches the printer stand.

  • Page 221: Handling The Media

    Wind the cable around the hook. Cable Note - It takes time for the ink to dry com- pletely. Processing immediately after printing (laminating, etc.) is not recom- mended. Hook - The ink may not dry sufficiently on some media.In this case, set the paper scanning wait time ( P.3-34) from the operation panel of the printer.

  • Page 222: Cut The Media

    Cut the media This section describes the cutting procedure using the optional cutter unit (64) (cutter unit (54) for the IP-5520) - Move the blower unit (option) in advance to a place where it will not disturb the opera- tion.

  • Page 223: Media Cutter Blade Replacement

    Media cutter blade replacement This section describes the media cutter blade replacement procedure. Hold the side of the media cutter blade and pull it out while releasing the hooks. Insert a new media cutter blade in the printer. Note - If you drop the media cutter blade, the blade may be damaged, resulting in poor cutting performance.
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  • Page 225: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Section 6describes procedures to follow when encounter- ing problems. If these procedures do not solve the problem, contact your dealer or a service representative. (Content of this section) When encountering a problem ........6-2 How to clear media jams ..........6-6 When an error message is displayed ......

  • Page 226: When Encountering A Problem

    When encountering a problem When encountering a problem, refer to the following sections for possible solu- tions. ¢ Symptoms when encountering a problem No power Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Connection state of power cable Properly connect the power cable to the outlet. Power supply to the outlet Supply the power to the outlet.

  • Page 227: Cannot Print

    Cannot print Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution USB2.0 cable not connected properly Connect the USB2.0 cable properly. P.2-2 [Connection to a computer]) Error LED ON and the message displayed on the LCD Perform the actions specified by the error message. P.6-7 [When an error message is displayed]) Print the test image.

  • Page 228: Poor Image Quality

    Sent data is not printed Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Online LED (blinking) Check the communication between the printer and computer. Poor image quality Refer to P.6-15[How to get good image quality] White paper is output Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Check the print data Check the print data to make sure that it is not blank.

  • Page 229: Slow Printing

    q When encountering a problem Slow printing Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Low temperature environment When the temperature in the printer is low (lower than 20° C), heating and warming up times increase and the printing speed is slowed down. Set the environment temperature to the recommended temperature (20 to 25°...

  • Page 230: How To Clear Media Jams

    How to clear media jams When a media jam occurs, a message is displayed. Clear the media jam following the message instructions and the procedure below. A message is displayed. WAR N IN G! ( X) C LE AR MED I A JAM X: Type of media jam P.5-7 [When an error message is displayed] Raise the pressure roller up/down lever...

  • Page 231: When An Error Message Is Displayed

    When an error message is displayed When the error LED lights, first confirm the message displayed on the LCD. The error messages are classified into two shown below. Service call error: This error indicates hardware and software troubles that an operator (customer) cannot resolve.

  • Page 232: Operator Call Error

    Operator call error Error messages shown below can be resolved by the customer. (Ink cartridge) R E P L AC E YY: Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc Y Y I N K C A R T R I D G E Meaning The ink cartridge is empty.

  • Page 233: Media Jam

    q When an error message is displayed (Waste ink bottle) B OT TL E OU T I N S TA LL BOT T L E Meaning No waste ink bottle is installed. Resolution Follow the message instructions. P.2-40 [Waste ink bottle replacement]) B OT TL E FU LL R E P L AC E B OT T LE Meaning...
  • Page 234 (Media) N O M E D IA LOA D E D LOA D M E D I A Meaning The media ran out. Set a new media. ( P.2-7 [Media replacement]) Resolution M ED I A S I Z E E R R O R LOA D M E D I A Meaning A media of invalid size (less than 297 mm, wider than 64 inches in width) is...
  • Page 235 q When an error message is displayed (Print head) P H TE M P. E R R O R P L EASE WAI T Meaning The temperature of the print head is out of the operating temperature range. Resolution Use the printer in an environment within the operating temperature. Use the printer only when the temperature reaches the operating tempera- ture.
  • Page 236 (Other) C LO S E COV E R Meaning The cover is open. Resolution Follow the message instructions. E N V. T EM P. E R R OR C H A N G E E N V T E M P Meaning The ambient temperature is out of the printer operating temperature range.

  • Page 237: When A Warning Message Is Displayed

    When a warning message is displayed After finishing a online print, if any warning information exists, one of the follow- ing warning messages is displayed and the ERROR LED blinks. Perform the appropriate actions based on the error message. P ERF OR M DA ILY MAINT E N AN C E N O W Meaning This message is displayed when the regular maintenance (cap cleaning) is...
  • Page 238 After finishing a online print, if any warning information on the ink cartridges ex- ists, the following warning message is displayed and the ERROR LED blinks. Perform the appropriate actions based on the error message. The ink LED blinks. Meaning This message indicates that the remaining ink is low.

  • Page 239: How To Get Good Image Quality

    How to get good image quality This section provides suggestions for customers to get better image quality with the printer. Resolve the issues based on the symptom. Note - When several solutions are described, they are listed beginning by the most effective ones.
  • Page 240 Possible cause Solution The media advance is not (1) Set SMART PASS to MEDIUM or HIGH before printing. properly adjusted P.3-25) (2) Print the media advance adjustment pattern and adjust the media advance value. ( P.4-27) (3) Change the pressure force using the pressure roller up/down - [Suggestions for media lever.
  • Page 241 q How to get good image quality Black lines on the print * Black lines in the lateral direction * Black lines in the vertical direction Basic image [ Cause ] [ Cause ] [ Cause ] [ Cause ] The area around the print Wrong ink application - The media advance is...
  • Page 242 Stains on the print Basic image [ Cause ] [ Cause ] [ Cause ] Ink spatters Ink dropping Print head scratched the media Possible cause Solution Ink spatters (1) Print with print mode set to HIGH QUALITY or MAX QUALITY P.3-24) (2) Check the height of the print head and put it in the low position if necessary.
  • Page 243 q How to get good image quality Bleeding on the print Basic image [ Cause ] [ Cause ] The ink dries slowly / Too Shift of the print head much ink position / Shift of the print head bidirection position Possible cause Solution The ink dries slowly / Too...
  • Page 244 Vertical lines on the print edges Basic image [ Cause ] [ Cause ] When the left edge of the media When the right edge of the media under the edge guard is near a under the edge guard is near a vacuum hole on the platen.
  • Page 245 q How to get good image quality Banding differences on the right and left of a print Basic image [ Cause ] The media is not advanced straight. Possible cause Solution The media is not advanced straight (1) Check that the media on the roll is straight. Skew (winding gap) Hollow example example...
  • Page 246 Suggestions for media advance value The changes mentioned below can affect the media advance value. Condition Hint ¢ Variation in media condition In addition to the factors mentioned to the left, The appropriate media advance value even if the media type is the same, manufacturing varies depending on (1) the type and differences can affect the appropriate media width of media, roll length and (2)

  • Page 247: Abnormal Sound

    Abnormal sound If you hear an abnormal operating sound compared to the normal ones, contact your dealer or a service representative. 6-23...

  • Page 249: Appendix

    Appendix This section contains basic specifications, and options and consumables information for the printer. (Content of this section) Basic specifications ............A-2 Options / Consumables ...........A-3...

  • Page 250: Basic Specifications

    Basic specifications Printer Specifications Basic printer specifications ¢ Item Specification / Function Model name IP-5620 IP-5520 Recording method Piezo-type color ink-jet printing Resolution 540 dpi × 540 dpi (normal mode) Paper feed/delivery Rear paper supply, front paper delivery direction Media type...

  • Page 251: Options / Consumables

    This unit is used to take-up the printed media (for IP-5620) Take-up reel unit (54) IP5-260 This unit is used to take-up the printed media (for IP-5520) Cutter unit (64) IP5-262 This unit is used to cut manually the printed media (for IP-5620)
  • Page 252 (Maintenance/Cleaning Liquid) Name Item Quantity Remarks number Storage liquid cartridge set IP5-293 Storage liquid cartridge : 6 Cleaning liquid cartridge set (for GX ink) IP5-294 Cleaning liquid cartridge : 6 Cleaning liquid cartridge set (for IX ink) IP5-298 Cleaning liquid cartridge : 6 Regular maintenace kit (for GX ink) IP5-290 Regular maintenace kit (for IX ink)

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