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Wide Format Solvent Inkjet Printer
IP-7900-02/03
IP-7700-02/03
Advanced Operation Guide
Read this User's Guide carefully before use of this printer and
handle it properly.
D o c u m e n t n u m b e r
After reading, keep it for later use.
U00120250100
IP-7900-02/03
IP-7700-02/03

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  • Page 1 Wide Format Solvent Inkjet Printer IP-7900-02/03 IP-7700-02/03 Advanced Operation Guide Read this User’s Guide carefully before use of this printer and handle it properly. D o c u m e n t n u m b e r After reading, keep it for later use.
  • Page 2 IP-7900-02/-03/7700-02/-03 Wide Format Solvent Inkjet Printer Advanced Operation Guide Documents Number U00120250100, First Edition, May 2010 Copyright © 2010 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.
  • Page 3 Introduction IP-7900-02/-03/7700-02/-03 Wide Format Solvent Inkjet Printer (hereafter simply called the Printer below.) is equipped with built-in USB interface that adopts solvent ink and supports media of up to 104-inch width (IP-7700: 74-inch width). The IP-7900-02/-03/7700-02/03 Wide Format Solvent Inkjet Printer Advanced Operation Guide describes: - Function setting operation - Adjustment procedures For the information below required to start operating the Printer, refer to the “Basic Operation Guide”.
  • Page 4 H o w d o t h e t w o G u i d e s w o r k ? Basic Operation Guide Read the Basic Operation Guide before your first Printer operation. This guide describes the basic handling and daily operation of media, printing, and maintenance.
  • Page 5 Advanced Operation Guide Read the Advanced Operation Guide so that you can operate the Printer effectively. This Guide describes the Printer’s fine setting and adjustment to maximize the Printer’s performance. To operate the Printer with fine settings P.74 P.26 To create a new media preset P.46 To clear banding, white lines, and bleeding To switch between 4-color and 8-color modes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS The media is curled or wrinkled. White stripes appear on the print. Edges of objects are blurred. Introduction A vertical barding appears at the print's edge. Manual legend (Notational rules) Different bandings appear on the print’s right and left.  Clear missing dots (nozzle clogging) To assist your Printer in operating Strong cleaning...

  • Page 7: Manual Legend (Notational Rules)

    Manual legend (Notational rules) The notational rules such as marks, keys, LCD, and LEDs used for explanation in this guide are as follows: Marks 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. TIP: - This mark offers you the information to facilitate the Printer operation.

  • Page 8: To Assist Your Printer In Operating Effectively

    To assist your Printer in operating effectively Turn the Printer off Always set the Printer power to on to perform the fill cap operation. Fillcap is...? - To remove nozzle clogging from nozzle surface, use fillcap option. This option fills the cap with ink to soak the print head (nozzle surface) in the ink for a minimum of 1 to 2 hours.

  • Page 9: Service Cleaning

    Turn the Printer off / Check the Printer status / Handle the media / To change the Printer’s basic settings / Cleaning options / Manage the media advance compensation / Manage print modes / Troubleshoot print quality issues / Clear missing dots (nozzle clogging) / Switch between 4-color mode and 8-color mode / Adjust the heaters’ temperature / Smart pass technology Service cleaning Required items Before the operation check that the items below are prepared. Storage liquid set (IP7-137) Storage liquid pack Dummy subcartridge Use the eight storage liquid packs completely in a single service cleaning. NOTE On the LCD, ink box cover is indicated as INK COVER. O P E N I N K C O V E R INK COVER is displayed to indicate an ink box cover.
  • Page 10 Press the key. # I N K S Y S T E M O P T [ S T O R E I N K S Y S Open the subcartridge cover. Knob screws Loosen the two knob screws on the subcartridge cover and open the subcartridge cover. O P E N S U B C A R T R I D G E C O V E R Subcartridge cover...
  • Page 11 Ink box cover Open the ink box cover. O P E N I N K C O V E R Knob Remove the eight ink trays. R E M O V E Y 1 I N K P A C K Ink trays to be removed Close the ink box cover. Ink box cover C L O S E I N K C O V E R Press the key.
  • Page 12 Close the ink box cover. Ink box cover C L O S E I N K C O V E R Press the key. S T A R T S L C H A R G I N G [ B O T T L E O K ? C H A R G I N G S L P L E A S E W A I T Ink box cover...
  • Page 13 Ink box cover Open the ink box cover. O P E N I N K C O V E R Knob Insert the ink trays with storage liquid packs into the slots of the ink box. L O A D Y 1 S L P A C K Ink trays to be set Close the ink box cover. Ink box cover C L O S E I N K C O V E R Press the key.

  • Page 14: Head Wash

    Head wash Required items Before the operation check that the items below are prepared. Cleaning liquid set (IP7-136) Dummy subcartridge Cleaning liquid pack Use the eight cleaning liquid packs completely in a single head wash. NOTE On the LCD, ink box cover is indicated as INK COVER. O P E N I N K C O V E R INK COVER is displayed to indicate an ink box cover.
  • Page 15 key scroll to [[CLEAN INK SYS]. With the # I N K S Y S T E M O P T [ S T O R E I N K S Y S Press the key. # I N K S Y S T E M O P T [ C L E A N I N K S Y S Open the subcartridge cover.
  • Page 16 Ink box cover Open the ink box cover. O P E N I N K C O V E R Knob Remove the eight ink trays. R E M O V E Y 1 S L P A C K Ink trays to be removed Close the ink box cover. Ink box cover C L O S E I N K C O V E R Press the key.
  • Page 17 Insert the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs into the slots of the ink box. L O A D Y 1 C L P A C K Ink trays to be set Close the ink box cover. Ink box cover C L O S E I N K C O V E R Press the key. S T A R T C L C H A R G I N G [ B O T T L E O K ? C H A R G I N G C L P L E A S E W A I T...
  • Page 18 Close the ink box cover. Ink box cover C L O S E I N K C O V E R Press the key. S T A R T P U R G I N G [ B O T T L E O K ? Ink is purged from the ink system. P U R G I N G P L E A S E W A I T Repeat the steps...

  • Page 19: Charging The Ink System After Head Wash

    Press the key. S T A R T P U R G I N G [ B O T T L E O K ? P U R G I N G P L E A S E W A I T O P E N I N K C O V E R Y 1 L O A D I N K P A C K Charging the ink system after head wash...
  • Page 20 Check that the waste ink bottle is empty, and # I N K S Y S T E M O P T press the key. [ B O T T L E O K ? Ink box cover Open the ink box cover. O P E N I N K C O V E R Knob Insert the eight ink trays.
  • Page 21 Remove the dummy subcartridges of the Dummy subcartridges storage liquid set. R E M O V E Y 1 D U M M Y S U B C A R T Set the eight subcartridges. Subcartridges L O A D S U B C A R T R I D G E 8-color mode 4-color mode Subcartridge...

  • Page 22: Check The Printer Status

    Check the Printer status Check the remaining ink level ■ Check in offline Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key. ß M E D I A M . A D V à Press the key to switch from one ink M E N U Y 1 I N K L E V E L 9 5 % Remaining ink data to the other ink data.

  • Page 23: Check Remaining Media Length

    Check remaining media length ■ Check in offline Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â ß M E D I A M . A D V à key. Media status Each 3 seconds the LCD switches from the media ROLL/SHEET/FACE/BACK/NEST width indication to the remaining media length indication.

  • Page 24: Check The Usb Connection Status

    Press the key. # C O N F I G P R I N T [ O K ? The Printer prints the reports on the Printer status. # C O N F I G P R I N T [ E X E C U T I N G Check the USB connection status Set the Printer to offline state and press the á...

  • Page 25: Check The Firmware Version On Your Printer

    Check the firmware version on your Printer Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key twice. ß M E D I A M . A D V à M E N U ×2 M E N U Press the key. á I N K M E D I A R E G â...

  • Page 26: Handle The Media

    Handle the media Create a new media preset As preset media, up to 20 types of media with the information below are registered. (12) PH HEIGHT ADJ (1) SELECT MEDIA (13) PRINT QUALITY MODE (14) PH CLEANING (2) RENAME MEDIA (15) BACK ADJUST VAL (3) MEDIA ADV VALUE (16) PH REST PERIOD (4) USE EDGE GUARD...
  • Page 27 Press the key. # M E D I A A D V V A L U E > 0 2 : 1 0 0 . 0 0 % Enter the media advance adjsutment value and # M E D I A A D V V A L U E press the key.

  • Page 28: Select A Preset Media

    Select a preset media Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key. ß M E D I A M . A D V à Press the key. # S E L E C T M E D I A >...
  • Page 29 Press the key. # U S E E D G E G U A R D [ 0 1 : Y E S Press the key. # U S E E D G E G U A R D [ 0 1 : N O # U S E E D G E G U A R D >...

  • Page 30: Solve Media Sticking Problem 0

    Solve media sticking problem The vacuum pressure applied to the media in the printing zone helps to hold the media down on the platen, which keeps the distance from media to print heads constant. When the media sticks to the platen, set the vacuum pressure to LOW. The LOW vacuum pressure is also effective when your media is so flexible and easily wrinkled.

  • Page 31: Print On A Thick Media 1

    Press the key. # S U C T I O N F A N L E V E L > 0 1 : L O W Press the key twice. # S U C T I O N F A N L E V E L [ 0 1 : L O W ×2 Press the...

  • Page 32: Change The Automatic Cleaning Timing 2

    Enter the print head height adjustment value, # P H H E I G H T V A L and press the key. [ 0 1 : + 0 . 0 m m Align the digit with the key and set the value with the key. The adjustment value range is: - 0.3 to +1.0 mm. # P H H E I G H T V A L [ 0 1 : + 0 .

  • Page 33: Copy A Preset Media Type To Create A New One

    Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key. ß M E D I A M . A D V à key, scroll to [#PH CLEANING]. With the # S E L E C T M E D I A >...

  • Page 34: Feed Or Rewind Media

    Press the key. # C O P Y M E D I A [ 1 3 By pressing the key the operation returns C AN C EL to the step Press the key. # C O P Y M E D I A >...
  • Page 35 Release the or key. key is pressed. The Printer stops feeding or rewinding media, and the F E E D I N G M E D I A display returns to online state (idle mode). key is pressed. R E W I N D I N G M E D I A Release the key or key.

  • Page 36: Move A Print Start Position (Nest Function)

    Move a print start position (nest function) By moving a print start position, the image is printed on your preferred position. After printing, rewind the roll, and with this function you can print an image in the blank area. (First print) (Second print) (Media rewound) Blank Second image with the print start position moved CAUTION...

  • Page 37: Print On A Cut-Sheet Media 7

    Press the key to fix the origin setting. N E S T O R I G I N S E T T I N G [ O K ? The carriage returns, and the Printer enters online state (idle mode) and becomes ready to print. To cancel the origin above, press and hold the N E S T O R I G I N S E T T I N G for 1.5 seconds in the idle mode or raise the pressure P L E A S E W A I T...
  • Page 38 Insert a cut-sheet media into the paper feeder slot. Insert the cut-sheet media so that the media feed sensor is covered with the media. Set the pressure to “Normal” by rotating the Suppy side pressure control knob. Point to be checked again - Check that the media on the platen is not lifted up or wrinkled. Set the media edge guards. (1) With pressing the media edge guard’s your side part, move each media edge guard to the media edge.
  • Page 39 Select [SHEET] and press the key. S E L E C T M E D I A R O L L / S H E E T : R O L L (To return to the media selection, press the C A NC E L key.) R O L L / S H E E T : S H E E T Select the type of media, and then press...

  • Page 40: To Change The Printer's Basic Settings 0

    To change the Printer’s basic settings Turn the audio warning beep off The default beep is set to on. So the Printer issues the audio warning beep when: - The print heads are not capped during the daily maintenance or print head height adjustment. - The print heads cannot be capped because of a media jam during the print operation. With the procedure below the audio warning beep is turned off.

  • Page 41: Update The System Firmware 1

    Update the system firmware To improve the Printer’s performance, you are recommended to update the system firmware. For the procedure, refer to the documents attached to the system firmware.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Options 2

    Cleaning options Perform cleaning only for the specified print head Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key. M E N U ß M E D I A M . A D V à M E N U Press the key. á...
  • Page 43 Press the key. # P H R E C 8 5 [ B O T T L E O K ? Check visually that the waste ink bottle is not full. Cleaning is started. # P H R E C 8 5 [ E X E C U T I N G Print head cleaning takes several minutes.

  • Page 44: Manage The Media Advance Compensation

    Manage the media advance compensation Change media advance compensation Press the or key while [PRINTING] is P R I N T I N G displayed. R O L L : 1 6 2 5 / P A P E R With the or key, change the media M E D I A A D V : 0 9 9 . 8 0 % The value at the start of advance compensation.

  • Page 45: Manage Print Modes

    Manage print modes The print modes are classified into six as follows. Select a print mode according to media type, productivity, and print quality. NORMAL1 is recommended. After changing the print mode… - We recommend the NORMAL1 print mode. Use - Adjust the media advance compensation again.

  • Page 46: Troubleshoot Print Quality Issues

    Troubleshoot print quality issues This section describes the hint for you for one symptom, to get good image quality with the Printer. Take appropriate actions according to the printout's symptom. When several actions are described, they are arranged in the order of effectiveness. Therefore, you are recommended to take actions from the top and confirm the effect on the improvement.

  • Page 47: The Media Is Curled Or Wrinkled. 7

    The media is curled or wrinkled. Cause Solution Outside the operating (1) Use the Printer within the operating temperature/humidity range. temperature/humidity range * Note that some media may be wrinkled even within the operating temperature and humidity range. (2) Use the proven media. The media storage conditions The difference between the media storage conditions and the printer operation are not the same as the printer conditions may cause the media curled or wrinkled. To prevent it, when carrying operation conditions.

  • Page 48: White Stripes Appear On The Print. 8

    White stripes appear on the print. Basic image [Symptom A] [Symptom B] [Symptom C] [Cause] [Cause] [Cause] Media advance compensation is The print head nozzles are The ink does not match well with not proper. clogged. the media. [Check] [Check] White stripes appear in all White stripes appear in some colors when a color stripe colors when a color stripe bar...
  • Page 49 [Symptom C] (1) Decrease the all three heaters by 5°C. The ink does not match well with * Before starting the print, ensure that the heater temperature was decreased to the the media. target temperature. (Media with low dot spread rate) * With some media, the heater temperature increased would be effective. (2) Set the "#IMAGE IMPROVE." to "MEDIUM", "HIGH, FINE GRAIN", or "HIGH, LESS *1*2 SPRAY". *1*2 (3) Change the print mode to be slower. (4) Use the proven media. Adjust the media advance compensation again.
  • Page 50 [Symptom C] (1) Check that the media was installed properly with the conditions below. The media advance accuracy is - The installed media is properly parallel to the Printer and the flange. poor, or is not stable. - The operation panel shows the media type correctly. - The supply-side tension bar length is proper and it is placed on the center of the media. - The media winding mode is optimal to the installed media. - If the media is curled or wrinkled, see the description on the problem, “The media is curled or wrinkled.” (2) Adjust the pressure on the media with the pressure control knob. (3) Set the "#IMAGE IMPROVE." to "LOW", "MEDIUM", "HIGH, FINE GRAIN", or "HIGH, *1*2 LESS SPRAY".
  • Page 51 The print is smeared. Basic image [Symptom A] [Symptom B] [Symptom C] [Cause] [Cause] [Cause] The ink is improperly sprayed The ink is drooling. The print head is scratched by from the print head. media. Cause Solution [Symptom A] (1) Use the Printer within the operating temperature/humidity range. The ink is improperly sprayed (2) Check the "#PH HEIGHT VAL"...
  • Page 52 [Symptom C] (1) Check that the media was installed properly with the conditions below. The print head is scratched by - The installed media is properly parallel to the Printer and the flange. media. - The operation panel shows the media type correctly. - The supply-side tension bar length is proper and it is placed on the center of the media. - The media winding mode is optimal to the installed media. - If the media is curled or wrinkled, see the description on the problem, “The media is curled or wrinkled.” (2) Check the obstructions such as media lint or ink clot in the nozzle surface path including the platen surface, and remove them.

  • Page 53: Edges Of Objects Are Blurred

    Edges of objects are blurred. Basic image [Symptom A] [Symptom B] [Symptom C] [Cause] [Cause] [Cause] The ink dries too slowly. The print head position is misaligned. The media advance The ink is ejected excessively. The bidirectional print position is compensation is not proper. misaligned.

  • Page 54: A Vertical Barding Appears At The Print's Edge

    A vertical barding appears at the print's edge. Basic image [Symptom A] [Symptom B] [Cause] [Cause] On the platen, the contacting point of the On the platen, the contacting point of the media left edge and the media edge guard media right edge and the media edge guard is near the platen’s vacuum hole.

  • Page 55: Different Bandings Appear On The Print's Right And Left

    Different bandings appear on the print’s right and left. Basic image [Cause] The media is skewed. Cause Solution The skewed media is fed. (1) Check that the media condition is good. If the media roll is dent or wound Example of skew Example of skew Example of dent Example of dent telescopically, replace the roll with a good one. Media Media (2) Check that the media was installed properly with the conditions below.

  • Page 56: Clear Missing Dots (Nozzle Clogging)

    Clear missing dots (nozzle clogging) If the missing dots persist after the daily maintenance, perform the operation below. Perform the strong cleaning when the missing dots persist after the Strong cleaning normal cleaning. Perform the NOZZLE PRINT To clear the nozzle clogging, fill the cap with ink and moisten the Fill the cap with ink print head nozzle surface with ink.
  • Page 57 Press the key. # P H R E C O V E R Y [ S T R O N G Press the key. # P H R E C O V E R Y [ S T R O N G : 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Press the key.
  • Page 58 Press the key. # W A S H P R I N T H E A D S [ O K ? # W A S H P R I N T H E A D S Hold the Printer for 1 to 2 hours. [ E X E C U T I N G After the Printer was held for 1 to 2 hours, perform the normal cleaning.
  • Page 59 Press the key. # I N K S Y S T E M O P T [ B O T T L E O K ? C A R R I A G E M O V I N G P L E A S E W A I T O P E N C O V E R A N D P O U R C L Open the front cover, and then open the cap...

  • Page 60: Switch Between 4-Color Mode And 8-Color Mode 0

    Switch between 4-color mode and 8-color mode Required items Before the operation check that the items below are prepared. Color replacement kit (IP7-122) Ink packs after the mode Subcartridges after the Cleaning liquid pack Dummy subcartridge switch operation mode switch operation - The SIIT’s color replacement kit is intended for a single To switch 8-color mode to 4-color mode: use only.
  • Page 61 ■ Workflow Step1 Install an empty waste ink bottle. Step2 Replace the four subcartridges with four dummy subcartridges. 8-color 4-color Subcartridge Subcartridge 4-color 8-color Subcartridge Step3 Remove the four ink trays and perform the cleaning twice. 8-color 4-color 4-color 8-color Ink Tray Ink Tray Ink Tray...
  • Page 62 ■ Procedure to switch color mode STEP 1 Clear out the waste ink bottle. STEP 2 Replace the four subcartridges with four dummy subcartridges. Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key. ß M E D I A M . A D V à M E N U M E N U Press the key.
  • Page 63 Set the dummy subcartridges of the color Dummy subcartridges replacement set. To switch 8-color mode to 4-color mode: Set the subcartridges for Lm2, Gy4, Lc6, and Lg8. L O A D L m 2 D U M M Y S U B C A R T To switch 4-color mode to 8-color mode: Set the subcartridges for M2, K4, C6, and Y8.
  • Page 64 Press the key. S T A R T P U R G I N G [ B O T T L E O K ? Run the ink system purge routine. P U R G I N G P L E A S E W A I T Ink box cover Open the ink box cover.
  • Page 65 Open the ink box cover. Ink box cover O P E N I N K C O V E R Knob Remove the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs Ink trays to be removed into the slots of the ink box. To switch 8-color mode to 4-color mode: Remove the ink trays for Lm2, Gy4, Lc6, and Lg8. R E M O V E L m 2 C L P A C K To switch 4-color mode to 8-color mode: Remove the ink trays for M2, K4, C6, and Y8.
  • Page 66 Set the four ink packs. Ink trays to be set To switch 8-color mode to 4-color mode: L O A D M 2 I N K P A C K To switch 4-color mode to 8-color mode: L O A D L m 2 I N K P A C K Ink trays to be set Close the ink box cover.
  • Page 67 Set the four subcartridges. Subcartridges after the mode switch operation To switch 8-color mode to 4-color mode: Set the subcartridges for M2, K4, C6, and Y8. L O A D M 2 S U B C A R T R I D G E To switch 4-color mode to 8-color mode: Set the subcartridges for Lm2, Gy4, Lc6, and Lg8.

  • Page 68: Adjust The Heaters' Temperature 8

    Adjust the heaters’ temperature The each heater’s initial value is set with MEDIA REG MENU, and the value is automatically set for the heater’s temperature. Therefore, normally the heater control menu is not required. The heater control menu is used to: - Complete the temperature’s fine adjustment during the print operation;...

  • Page 69: Display The Heater Control Menu. 9

    ■ The heater temperature control system for printing The Printer receives the RIP data. (Temperature) Standby time Print Printheater set temperature Preheater set temperature Afterheater set temperature Standby set temperature Ambient temperature (Time) Set temperature maintained Standby temperature maintained Temperature control stop - The heaters become standby at the temperature below. Preheater: 45 ºC Printheater: 45 ºC Afterheater: 60 ºC...

  • Page 70: Set The Heater Preset Temperature

    ■ Heater preset temperature by medium The heater preset temperature for each media type is listed below. Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use. Recommended heater temperature setting Medium Media type Print mode Afterheater Printheater Preheater Glossy vinyl Glossy 45ºC 40ºC 45ºC NORMAL1, bidirectional Matte vinyl Matte...

  • Page 71: Select The Standby Time

    Select the standby time Select the time to maintain the standby set temperature of the heater (including the time for transition to the standby set temperature) after printing. Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key twice. ß...

  • Page 72: Smart Pass Technology

    Smart pass technology With inkjet printers, a horizontal banding may appear between the bands, which are the areas printed by one scan. This symptom is called as banding. The banding is caused mainly by setting the media advance compensation improperly. With the proper compensation, the bands are linked without gap.
  • Page 73 Tolerance for IMAGE IMPROVE Description media advance Remark misalignment Banding is not reduced. None* Even with the accurate media advance, the slippery media may show banding. Banding is reduced. Small Even if the media advance is not accurately correct, the modes 1, 2, 3, MEDIUM Banding is reduced.

  • Page 74: Adjust And Calibrate The Printer

    Adjust and calibrate the Printer Before adjustment and calibration Before adjustment and calibration, perform the operation below. (1) Forcedly set the media heater to ON to warm up the Printer for 30 minutes or more. Start the adjustment only after confirming that the Printer is warmed up sufficiently. The adjustment may not be performed correctly when the Printer is not warmed up sufficiently.

  • Page 75: Procedures

    Before adjustment and calibration / Procedures Procedures Adjusting media advance compensation Two media advance adjustment patterns are available: [ROUGH] pattern and [DETAIL] pattern with greater accuracy. Obtain your initial media advance compensation with [ROUGH] media advance adjustment pattern, and then determine the final media advance compensation with [DETAIL] media advance adjustment pattern. Each of [ROUGH] and [DETAIL] prints approx.
  • Page 76 Press the key. # M E D I A A D V P R I N T Then the media advance adjustment pattern [ROUGH] [ O K ? is printed in the selected print mode. To cancel printing of media advance adjustment # M E D I A A D V P R I N T pattern, press the key.
  • Page 77 STEP 3 Print [DETAIL] adjustment pattern Select the detail print mode with the or # M E D I A A D V P R I N T key. > R O U G H ( N O R M A L 1 ) Select the same print mode as for [ROUGH]. Press the key.

  • Page 78: Adjust Print Head Position

    Adjust print head position This function adjusts each print head’s position in the scanning direction, media right to left direction, based on the K5 print head position. Input the correction value based on the [ ADJUST PH POS] print result. ■ Procedure STEP 1 Print [ADJUST PH POS] adjustment pattern. Set the Printer to offline state and press the á...
  • Page 79 • [ADJUST PH POS] print sample STEP 2 Enter the adjustment value. Select the menu group that includes ADJUST, # P H T O P H V A L and press the key to display [#PH TO PH # Y 1 > + 0 0 VAL]. Move the cursor with the key, and select the # P H T O P H V A L # L c 6 >...

  • Page 80: Adjust The Nozzle Positions At Print Head's Right And Left

    Adjust the nozzle positions at print head’s right and left This function adjusts each print head’s right and left nozzles position, based on the print of [ ADJUST PH R/L]. ■ Procedure STEP 1 Print [ADJUT PH R/L] adjustment pattern. Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key twice.
  • Page 81 • [ADJUST PH R/L] print sample STEP 2 Enter the adjustment value. Select the menu group that includes ADJUST, # P H R / L A D J V A L and press the key to display [#PH R/L ADJ # Y 1 > + 0 0 VAL]. Move the cursor with the key, and select the # P H R / L A D J V A L # M 7 >...

  • Page 82: Adjust Bidirectional Print Positions

    Adjust bidirectional print positions This function adjusts each print head’s bidirectional print position. ■ Workflow Step1 Step2 Step3 Print [BIDIRECTION] Print [CHECK BIDIR] Enter the adjustment value. Obtain the adjustment adjustment pattern. adjustment pattern. value from the adjustment pattern. If a misalignment is found Complete the Step5 Step4...
  • Page 83 Press the key. # T E S T P R I N T S [ O K ? Bidirectional print position adjustment pattern is # T E S T P R I N T S printed. [ E X E C U T I N G • [BIDIRECTION] print sample The print sample above shows the [BIDIRECTION L] adjustment pattern. Actually two patterns are printed for this adjustment: [BIDIRECTION R] adjustment pattern and [BIDIRECTION L] adjustment pattern.
  • Page 84 Within the BIDIRECTION patterns, select a pattern where the print head’s two lines overlap to be one line. Then enter the selected pattern’s value. Align the digit with the key and set the value with the key . Enter the value of the adjustment pattern where each print head’s two lines overlap with the least misalignment. For example, on the right adjustment patterns for M7 print head, the two lines misalign at -21 while they overlap to be one line at +2.
  • Page 85 Press the key. # T E S T P R I N T S [ C H E C K B I D I R 2 Press the key. # T E S T P R I N T S [ O K ? Bidirectional print position adjustment pattern is # T E S T P R I N T S printed.
  • Page 86 STEP 4 Enter a new adjustment value. Select the menu group that includes ADJUST, # B I D I R A D J 2 L G l o s s y key to display [#BIDIR ADJ]. and press the # Y 1 > + 0 0 Press the key. # B I D I R A D J 2 L G l o s s y # Y 1 >...

  • Page 87: Asjust The Edge Sensor Position

    Asjust the edge sensor position Print the edge sensor adjustment pattern, and adjust the edge sensor position. After printing, measure the distance and specify the parameter. Set the Printer to offline state and press the á I N K M E D I A R E G â key twice. ß M E D I A M .
  • Page 88 • [CHECK EDGE SENSOR] print sample Judge the print results. Measure the margin of the printing result with a ruler, and obtain an difference between the measured 508 nozzles margin and the value (15 mm) shown in the (Blank for the even specifications. number of heads) If the difference is 0 mm, complate this procedure. 15mm If not, follow the prcedure below to adjust the value.

  • Page 89: Adjust The Print Linkage After The Automatic Cleaning (Adjust The Media Back Feed)

    Adjust the print linkage after the automatic cleaning (Adjust the media back feed) In the DURING PRINT, automatic cleaning is performed even while the Printer is printing. In such a case, after the cleaning, adjust the position of the linkage for the prints before and after the cleaning. Enter the adjustment value based on the media back feed adjustment pattern. Before this adjustment, set the cleaning mode to the DURING PRINT at MEDIA REG MENU.
  • Page 90 • [BACK ADJ PRINT] print sample STEP 2 Enter the adjustment value. á I N K M E D I A R E G â Set the Printer to offline state and press the key. ß M E D I A M . A D V à With the key, select [#BACK ADJUST # M E D I A A D V P R I N T VAL].
  • Page 91 Validate the media back feed adjustment pattern Determine the adjustment value so that the pattern’s horizontal lines overlap. If the value is larger, the upper and lower patterns overlap at the center. If the value is smaller, the upper and lower patterns show a gap. Press the key.

  • Page 92: Menu Tree

    Menu tree INK MENU �I N K M E D I A R E G � X X X I N K L E V E L Z Z Z % �M E D I A M . A D V � D A T E : Y Y / M M / D D MEDIA MENU R O L L ( P A P E R )
  • Page 93 ① ② ③ # M E D I A B A C K M O D E >01:BACK & FWD >01:FWD ONLY > 0 1 : B A C K & F W D # S U C T I O N F A N L E V E L >01:HIGH >01:NORMAL >...
  • Page 94 ① ② ④ ＃オウフクホセイチ３ Ｒ ＰＡＰＥＲ # B I D I R A D J 3 R P A P E R ±, -32 to +31 ＞０１：＋００ > 0 1 : + 0 0 ＃オウフクホセイチ４ Ｌ ＰＡＰＥＲ # B I D I R A D J 4 L P A P E R ±, -32 to +31 ＞０１：＋００...
  • Page 95 ① REWIND MENU �ハ゛ ッ クフーィ ト゛          フィ ー ト゛ � R E W I N D I N G M E D I A �R E W I N D F O R M F E E D � �クリーニンク゛...
  • Page 96 ⑧ ⑦ ＃ヘット゛イチホセイチ # P H T O P H V A L ±, -32 to +31 ＃Ｙ１      ＞＋００ # Y 1 > + 0 0 ＃ヘット゛サユウホセイチ # P H R / L A D J V A L ±, -32 to +31 ＃Ｙ１      ＞＋００...
  • Page 97 ⑦ ⑨ ＃オント゛タンイ # T E M P E R A T U R E U N I T S >CENTIGRADE >FAHRENHEIT ＞セッシ > C E N T I G R A D E ＃ケイコクオン（キャッフ゜オーフ゜ン） # B E E P ( U N C A P C A R R I ) >ON ＞オン...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index ADJUST PH POS ……………………………… 78 margin ADJUT PH R/L ………………………………… 80 minimizing right and left … ………………… 28 audio warning beep ………………………… 0 media cut-sheet media …………………………… 37 feed or rewind ……………………………… 34 bidirectional print position ………………… 82 lifting up off the platen …………………… 30 remaining … ………………………………… 23 rewind ……………………………………… 34 CHARGE CAP CL ……………………………… 58 sticking to platen …………………………… 30 cleaning liquid set ……………………………...
  • Page 99 black banding ……………………………… 49 edges rough or blurred …………………… 53 missing dots ………………………………… 56 smudged print ……………………………… 51 vertical banding …………………………… 54 white banding ……………………………… 48 QUALITY …………………………………… 45, 73 service cleaning ………………………………… 9 smart pass technology ……………………… 72 strong cleaning ……………………………… 56...

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