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Muton ValuejetVJ-1604 Maintenance Manual

Full-colour inkjet printer
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MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Full-Colour Inkjet Printer
VJ-1604
Use this manual for the maintenance
and inspection of machine.
Rev.
VJ1604E-M-00

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Full-Colour Inkjet Printer VJ-1604 Use this manual for the maintenance and inspection of machine. Rev. VJ1604E-M-00...

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important Notice VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Important Notice 1. For Users in Europe Important: This is a Class A product approved for industrial environ- ments. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 4: Warranty Limitations

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Warranty Limitations Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
  • Page 5 About this Manual VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual About this Manual 1. Purpose and Target Readers This manual explains preparations needed before maintaining and checking operations for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet Printer (VJ-1604). This manual is prepared for the maintenance personnel of this printer. Before using this printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this manual.
  • Page 6 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual About this Manual 3. Manual Notation The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding of the information. Symbol Meaning Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury WARNING Must be observed to avoid slight or moderate bodily injury or damage to your equipment CAUTION Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of the...
  • Page 7 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual General Table of Contents 1 Safety Instructions 1.1 Introduction ..........1-2 1.2 Warnings, Cautions and Notes .

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3.4 Options/Supplies List......... . 3-5 3.4.1 Options.
  • Page 9 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.6 Replacement of Head Section Components ..... . 4-48 4.6.1 Replacing Print Head ........4-48 4.6.2 Replacing Cutter Holder Assembly .
  • Page 10 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.5.7 History Menu ..........5-18 5.5.8 Head Waveform Menu .
  • Page 11 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.16 PaperInitial Menu ..........5-69 6 Maintenance Mode 6.1 Introduction .
  • Page 12 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.10 PG Height Adjustment ........7-31 7.10.1 Jigs and Tools .
  • Page 13 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 10.3 Maintenance Part List......... 10-2 10.4 Jigs and Tools.
  • Page 14 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1 Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions Introduction ..................... 1- 2 Warnings, Cautions and Notes.............. 1- 2 Important Safety Instructions ..............1- 3 Warning Labels ..................1- 6 1.4.1 Handling the Warning Labels............1-6 1.4.2 Locations and Types of Warning Labels........1-7 Rev.-00...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    1 Safety Instructions VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1.1 Introduction This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who installs, operates, or maintains this equipment, important safety instructions, and the warning labels attached to the equipment. WARNING Make sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment.

  • Page 17: Important Safety Instructions

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1 Safety Instructions 1.3 Important Safety Instructions General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. WARNING Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing injury.
  • Page 18 1 Safety Instructions VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual CAUTION Assembling and disassembling of the printer are possible only for the parts that disassembling procedures are shown in this manual. Do not disassemble any frame parts or parts that disassembling procedures are not shown in this manual. Doing so may cause trouble that cannot be restored, as the printer is originally assembled in the factory with a high accuracy of 1/100 mm.

  • Page 19: Warning Labels

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1 Safety Instructions 1.4 Warning Labels The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be taken. Read and understand the positions and contents thoroughly before maintenance operation. 1.4.1 Handling the Warning Labels Make sure to note the following when handling the warning labels.

  • Page 20: Locations And Types Of Warning Labels

    1 Safety Instructions VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1.4.2 Locations and Types of Warning Labels (1) Main Body The locations of warning labels on the main body are shown below. 4 3 2 1 Rev.-00...
  • Page 21 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1 Safety Instructions Table 1-2 List of Warning Labels Warning label type (Front cover open/close caution) (Head nozzle drying caution) (Burn caution) (Cleaning caution) Rev.-00...
  • Page 22 1 Safety Instructions VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 1-2 List of Warning Labels Warning label type (Steel belt caution) (High temperature caution) (Electric shock caution) (Ink handling caution) (Waste fluid tube handling caution) Rev.-00...
  • Page 23 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 1 Safety Instructions (2) Scroller (Optional) The locations of warning labels on the scroller are shown below. Warning label type (Catching caution) Rev.-00...
  • Page 24 1 Safety Instructions VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Rev.-00 1-10...

  • Page 25: Product Overview

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2 Product Overview 2 Product Overview Introduction ..................... 2- 2 Features ....................2- 2 Part Names and Functions..............2- 3 2.3.1 Front Section ................. 2-4 2.3.2 Rear Section .................. 2-5 2.3.3 Scroller Section (Optional) ............. 2-6 2.3.4 Operation Panel ................2-7 Plotter Status..................

  • Page 26: Introduction

    2 Product Overview VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2.1 Introduction This chapter explains the features, part names, and functions of the plotter. 2.2 Features The features of the plotter are explained below. (1) Fast Print This model uses the new head prints images faster. Realizing printing width of 1615 mm in uni-direction printing mode.

  • Page 27: Part Names And Functions

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2 Product Overview 2.3 Part Names and Functions Part names and functions are explained below. NOTE For the directions described in this document, refer to the following figure. Upper Rear Left Front Right Lower Rev.-00...

  • Page 28: Front Section

    2 Product Overview VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2.3.1 Front Section Table 2-1 Part Names and Functions of Front Section Name Function Media set lever Used for fixing or releasing the media • Lower the lever to fix the media • Lower the lever further to fix the media firmly Used to improve the accuracy of media feeding * The accuracy of media feeding may decline depending on media.

  • Page 29: Rear Section

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2 Product Overview Table 2-1 Part Names and Functions of Front Section (Continued) Name Function Media cut groove Installed inside of the front cover Used to cut printed media straight Maintenance cover Used to protect users from the mechanical parts inside the plotter in the following cases: - Cleaning the cleaning wiper - Cleaning around the print head...

  • Page 30: Scroller Section (Optional)

    2 Product Overview VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Table 2-2 Part Names and Functions of Rear Section (Continued) Name Function Media guide Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed. The heater (pre-heater) to warm media is installed. AC inlet Used for connecting the power cable USB connector...

  • Page 31: Operation Panel

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2 Product Overview Table 2-3 Part Names and Functions of Scroller Section (Continued) Name Function Scroller horizontal Adjusts the horizontal position of the scroller position adjustment screw Power switch Turns the plotter on/off 2.3.4 Operation Panel The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the plotter, and set other functions.

  • Page 32: Plotter Status

    2 Product Overview VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual (1) Operation Keys NOTE Some keys have multiple functions and names depending on the plotter status (normal or setup menu display). See "2.4 Plotter Status" p.2-10 for more details. Name Normal Setup menu display Changes the LCD monitor display to Changes the setup menu display [Menu] key...

  • Page 33: Normal

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2 Product Overview Name Normal Setup menu display [Power] key Turns the plotter on and off. Turns the plotter on and off. (2) LCD Monitor and Status Lamps Name Color Status Function Power lamp Green On The plotter is switched on. Blinking An error has occurred.

  • Page 34: Normal

    2 Product Overview VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 2.4 Plotter Status The status of the plotter is explained below. 2.4.1 Normal Indicates that the plotter can print when media is loaded. Each setup concerning printing can be operated by using operation panel. Operation manual 2.4.2 Setup Menu...

  • Page 35: Introduction

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3 Specifications 3 Specifications Introduction ..................... 3- 2 Product Specifications ................3- 2 Interface Specifications................3- 4 3.3.1 Network Interface Specifications............ 3-4 Options/Supplies List ................3- 4 3.4.1 Options ..................3-4 3.4.2 Supplies ..................3-4 Choosing a Place for the Printer ............3- 6 Rev.-00...

  • Page 36: Introduction

    3 Specifications VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3.1 Introduction This chapter explains the specifications of the product, optional parts, and supplies. Installation environment requirements are also explained. 3.2 Product Specifications (1) Main Unit Specifications Item Specifications Model name VJ-1604 Plotting method On-demand piezo drive Motor driving method Firmware servo / DC motor drive...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3 Specifications Item Specifications Command MH-RTL (RTL-PASS) Interface Network Interface (Ethernet IEEE802.3) Supply method Tube supply from four separate cartridges Cartridge Black, cyan, magenta, yellow: 220ml ± 5ml for each color Environmental conditions Temperature Humidity Operation environment 20ºC (68F) to 30ºC (86F) 40% to 60%, with no condensation Plotting accuracy warranty range...

  • Page 38: Interface Specifications

    3 Specifications VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3.3 Interface Specifications This section explains the specification of the interfaces Supported for this printer. 3.3.1 Network Interface Specifications Item Specifications Network type Ethernet IEEE802.3 Network I/F 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Auto-switching (RJ-45 connector twist pair cable) MDI / MDI-X Auto-switching Corresponding TCP/IP...
  • Page 39 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3 Specifications (2) Other Supplies Name Model Sales units Waste ink bottle 1 box (1 piece per box) RJ8000-HET Rev.-00...

  • Page 40: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    3 Specifications VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Choosing a Place for the Printer WARNING • Do not place the printer in a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the product to fall, become damaged, or cause injury. • Unstable surfaces •...
  • Page 41 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3 Specifications NOTE • Avoid the following temperature and humidity conditions. Otherwise, Plotted images may appear differently from what you expect. • Places where sudden changes in temperature and humidity are expected, even though the condition is within the range specified •...
  • Page 42 3 Specifications VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Rev.-00...

  • Page 43: Removing Front Cover

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4 Parts Replacement Introduction ..................... 4- 6 Removing Covers ................... 4- 7 4.2.1 Removing Panel Cover ..............4-9 4.2.2 Removing Maintenance Cover............4-9 4.2.3 Removing Maintenance Cover U ..........4-10 4.2.4 Removing Side Maintenance Cover R......... 4-11 4.2.5 Removing Side Maintenance Cover L .........
  • Page 44 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.3.2 Replacing Maintenance Cover Sensor ......... 4-31 4.3.3 Replacing Front Cover Sensor ............. 4-32 4.3.4 Replacing Front Cover Gear, Damper Gear (Sintered) ....4-35 Replacing Board Base (X Rail Section) ..........4- 39 4.4.1 Opening Board Box 64 ..............4-40 4.4.2 Replacing Power Board Assembly ..........
  • Page 45 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.6.9 Replacing Platen Non-Reflective Tape ........4-77 4.6.10 Replacing Media Holder............... 4-78 4.6.11 Replacing Flushing Tray .............. 4-80 4.6.12 Replacing Flushing Absorber............4-82 Replacing Y Rail Section..............4- 84 4.7.1 Replacing Steel Belt..............4-84 4.7.2 Replacing CR Motor Assembly ............
  • Page 46 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.9 Replacing Print Head..............4-114 4.8.10 Replacing Head FFC ..............4-116 4.8.11 Replacing P_EDGE Sensor Assembly ........4-118 Replacing Maintenance Section............4- 120 4.9.1 Removing Maintenance Inner Cover .......... 4-120 4.9.2 Replacing Cleaner Head ............4-121 4.9.3 Replacing Maintenance Assembly ..........
  • Page 47 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.13.5 Replacing Peripheral Devices of VJ Take-up Motor Assembly.. 4-153 Rev.-00...

  • Page 48: Introduction

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on removal and replacement of service parts. WARNING • Before starting part replacement, always perform the following operations. • Turn OFF the machine power. • Remove the power plug from the outlet. Otherwise, you may suffer electric shock or the system circuit may be damaged.

  • Page 49: Removing Covers

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.2 Removing Covers This section describes the procedures to replace covers. Table 4-1 Cover Component List Part name Panel cover Maintenance cover R Maintenance cover U_R Side maintenance cover R Rev.-00...
  • Page 50 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 4-1 Cover Component List (Continued) Part name Side top cover R Maintenance cover L Maintenance cover U_L Side top cover L Side maintenance cover L Front cover Acrylic plate Media guide F (upper) Board box 64 Rear side cover Cartridge cover (lower)

  • Page 51: Removing Panel Cover

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.2.1 Removing Panel Cover 1. Open the maintenance cover R. 2. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the panel cover. Part name Panel cover Screws that retain the panel cover × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer 3.

  • Page 52: Removing Maintenance Cover U

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Part name Maintenance cover 4. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.2.3 Removing Maintenance Cover U NOTE The procedure to remove the maintenance cover U_R is the same as the one for the maintenance cover U_L.

  • Page 53: Removing Side Maintenance Cover R

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the maintenance cover U. Part name Maintenance cover U Screws that retain the maintenance cover U × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer 3.

  • Page 54: Removing Side Maintenance Cover L

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 2. Lift up and remove the side maintenance cover R. 3. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.2.5 Removing Side Maintenance Cover L 1. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the side maintenance cover L. Part name Side maintenance cover L Screws that retain the side maintenance cover L...
  • Page 55 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the side top cover R. Part name Side top cover R Screws that retain the side top cover R × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 3.

  • Page 56: Removing Side Top Cover L

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.2.7 Removing Side Top Cover L NOTE Before removing the side top cover L, close the front cover. 1. Remove the side maintenance cover L. "4.2.5 Removing Side Maintenance Cover L" p.4-12 2. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the side top cover L. Part name Side top cover L Screws that retain the side top cover L...

  • Page 57: Removing Rear Side Cover

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.2.8 Removing Rear Side Cover 1. Remove the side maintenance cover L. "4.2.5 Removing Side Maintenance Cover L" p.4-12 2. Remove the side top cover L. "4.2.7 Removing Side Top Cover L" p.4-14 3.
  • Page 58 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Remove the screws (2 pieces) on the lower part of the rear side cover. Part name Rear side cover Screws that retain the rear side cover × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 6.

  • Page 59: Removing Cartridge Cover (Upper)

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 7. Remove the rear side cover. Part name Rear side cover 8. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.2.9 Removing Cartridge Cover (Upper) 1. Remove the ink cartridge (6 pieces). 2. Remove the screws (4 pieces) that retain the left and right part of the cartridge cover (upper). Rear right view Rear left view Part name...

  • Page 60: Removing Cartridge Cover (Middle)

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) on the upper part of the Cartridge cover (Upper). Part name Cartridge cover (upper) Screws that retain the cartridge cover (upper) × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 4.

  • Page 61: Removing Cartridge Cover (Lower)

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Remove the cartridge cover (middle). 4.2.11 Removing Cartridge Cover (lower) 1. Remove the screws (4 pieces) that retain the cartridge cover (lower). Right view Left view Part name Cartridge cover (lower) Screws that retain the cartridge cover (lower) ×...

  • Page 62: Removing Switch Cover L

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 2. Remove the screws (3 pieces) that retain the switch cover R. Rear view Right view Part name Switch cover R Screws that retain the switch cover R × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 3.

  • Page 63: Removing

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Remove the switch cover L. 4. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.2.14 Removing Front Cover CAUTION Front cover removal must be done by two or more persons. 1. Remove the screws that retain the left and right side of the front cover (4 pieces respectively). Left view Right view Part name...
  • Page 64 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the Side Top Cover L. "4.2.7 Removing Side Top Cover L" p.4-14 4. Remove the Cartridge cover (upper). "4.2.9 Removing Cartridge Cover (Upper)" p.4-17 5. Remove the screws (5 pieces) on the back of the rear top cover. 6.

  • Page 65: Removing Top Cover

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.2.16 Removing Top Cover CAUTION Top cover removal must be done by 2 or more persons. 1. Remove the front cover. "4.2.14 Removing Front Cover" p.4-21 2. Remove the rear top cover. "4.2.15 Removing Rear Top Cover" p.4-21 3.

  • Page 66: Removing Media Guide F (Upper)

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the screws (5 pieces) that retain the front of the top cover. Front view Part name Top cover Screws that retain the top cover × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 5.
  • Page 67 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the media guide FR. Right upper view Lower view Part name Media guide FR Screws that retain the media guide FR × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 3.
  • Page 68 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6. Remove the screws (5 pieces) that retain the bottom of the media guide F (upper). Part name Media guide F (upper) Screws that retain the media guide F (upper) × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 7.

  • Page 69: Removing Media Guide R (Upper)

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 9. Remove the two connectors to the after-heater and the two connectors to the after-thermistor that are in side the media guide F (upper). Part name Media guide F (upper) Media guide F (lower) Connector to the after-thermistor Connector to the after-heater 10.
  • Page 70 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 2. Remove the screws (4 pieces) that retain the media guide R (upper). Part name Media guide R (upper) Screws that retain the media guide R (upper) × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 3.

  • Page 71: Removing Media Guide R (Lower)

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.2.19 Removing Media Guide R (Lower) CAUTION Media guide R (lower) removal must be done by 2 or more persons. 1. Remove the media guide R (upper). "4.2.18 Removing Media Guide R (Upper)" p.4-27 NOTE If the roll media holder overlaps the screw holes, displace the roll media holder.

  • Page 72: Replacing Covers

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.3 Replacing Covers This section describes the procedures to replace the covers. 4.3.1 Replacing Panel Unit CAUTION • When replacing the panel unit, first pull out the AC cable. Power may be turned on depending on how the cable is connected, and that may damage the board.

  • Page 73: Replacing Maintenance Cover Sensor

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.3.2 Replacing Maintenance Cover Sensor (1) Replacing Maintenance Cover Sensor R 1. Remove the maintenance cover U. "4.2.3 Removing Maintenance Cover U" p.4-10 2. Detach the connector for the maintenance cover sensor assembly. 3.

  • Page 74: Replacing Front Cover Sensor

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing Maintenance Cover Sensor L The procedure to replace the maintenance cover sensor L is the same as the one for the maintenance cover sensor R. 4.3.3 Replacing Front Cover Sensor (1) R Side 1.
  • Page 75 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the cover sensor (C) assembly_R. Part name Cover sensor (C) assembly_R Screws that retain the cover sensor (C) assembly_R × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M2 Damper cover R 5.
  • Page 76 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the cover sensor (C) assembly_L. Part name Cover sensor (C) assembly_L Screws that retain the cover sensor (C) assembly_L × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M2 Damper cover L 5.

  • Page 77: Replacing Front Cover Gear, Damper Gear (Sintered)

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.3.4 Replacing Front Cover Gear, Damper Gear (Sintered) (1) R Side 1. Remove the switch cover R. "4.2.12 Removing Switch Cover R" p.4-19 2. Remove the screw (1 piece) that retain the switch plate R. Part name Switch plate R Screws that retain the switch plate R.
  • Page 78 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Part name Screws that retain the damper cover R × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M4 5. Remove the damper cover R. 6. Remove the flange bushing. Part name Flange bushing Front cover gear Front cover axis Damper gear (sintered)
  • Page 79 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement (2) L Side 1. Remove the switch cover L. "4.2.13 Removing Switch Cover L" p.4-20 2. Remove the screw (1 piece) that retain the switch plate L. Part name Switch plate L Screws that retain the switch plate L ×...
  • Page 80 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Remove the damper cover L. 6. Remove the flange bushing. Part name Flange bushing Front cover gear Front cover axis Damper gear (sintered) 7. Replace the front cover gear. 8. Replace the damper gear (sintered). 9.

  • Page 81: Replacing Board Base (X Rail Section)

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.4 Replacing Board Base (X Rail Section) This section describes the procedure to replace the power supply or the board in the X rail section. The boards are arranged as follows. Inside view of paper guide F Inside view of board box 64 Part name HEATER RELAY board assembly...

  • Page 82: Opening Board Box 64

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.4.1 Opening Board Box 64 1. Remove the AC inlet cables (2 pieces), and the other cables (LAN, USB). 2. Remove the screws (5 pieces) that retain the board box 64. CAUTION If you remove the screws that retain the board box 64, the box opens downwards because of it's weight.

  • Page 83: Replacing Power Board Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.4.2 Replacing Power Board Assembly CAUTION If the power board assembly needs to be removed, remove the power cable and wait for 5 minutes or more before dismount the assembly; this will discharge the residual electrical charge of the electrolytic capacitor.

  • Page 84: Replacing Heater Cont Board

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.4.3 Replacing HEATER CONT Board CAUTION • Before you replace a board assembly, remove the AC inlet cable. You may suffer electric shock due to standby current. • When you handle a circuit board, do not touch any devices on it with bare hands. Doing so may cause electrostatic discharge and damage the devices.
  • Page 85 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Detach the connectors listed below from the HEATER CONT board. Table 4-2 Connectors to HEATER CONT board Connector # of Color Connect to Remark Pins Black Config CN White Feeder Motor White Feeding Unit Sensor White Roll Motor...

  • Page 86: Replacing Heater Relay Board

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the screws (4 pieces) that retain the HEATER CONT board. Part name HEATER CONT board Screws that retain the HEATER CONT board. × (cup screw M3 4. Replace the HEATER CONT board. 5.
  • Page 87 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Detach the connectors listed below from the heater relay board. Table 4-3 Connectors to Heater Relay Board Connector # of Color Connect to Remark Pins White EX-AC-OUT [HEATER CONT (J23)] White Plt_Heat 1 Black HEATER CONT (J6) White...

  • Page 88: Replacing Cooling Fan (24V) Assembly (For Main Board)

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the screws (6 pieces) that retain the heater relay board. Part name Heater relay board Screws that retain the heater relay board × (cup screw M3 4. Remove the heater relay board. 5.
  • Page 89 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the cooling fan (24V) assembly. Back of the leg holder base Part name Cooling fan (24V) assembly Screws that retain the cooling fan (24V) assembly ×...

  • Page 90: Replacing Cooling Fan (24V) Assembly (In Media Guide F)

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.4.6 Replacing Cooling Fan (24V) Assembly (in Media Guide F) 1. Remove the Media guide F (upper). "4.2.17 Removing Media Guide F (Upper)" p.4-24 2. Remove the connector to the cooling fan (24V) assembly. 3.

  • Page 91: Replacing Main Board

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement Part name Screws that retain the cooling fan (24V) assembly × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 6. Remove the cooling fan (24V) assembly. 7. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.4.7 Replacing MAIN Board CAUTION...

  • Page 92: Replacing Main Board Assembly

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (1) Replacing SODIMM 1. Open the board box 64. "4.4.1 Opening Board Box 64" p.4-40 Part name SODIMM Main board assembly 2. Open the lock to both sides. 3. Remove the SODIMM. 4. Replace the SODIMM. NOTE Push in the SODIMM following the notches until click sound occurs.
  • Page 93 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Detach the connectors listed below from the MAIN board assembly. CAUTION When connecting and removing the FFC type cables to/from the MAIN board assembly connectors, always pull or push the cables perpendicularly. Pulling or pushing them slantwise may damage/short/break the terminals in the connectors, causing a breakdown of the on-board devices.
  • Page 94 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 4-4 Connectors to Main Board Assembly (Continued) Connector # of Colors Connect to Remark Pins White CR_ORG White Vacum_FAN_1 White Vacum_FAN_1 Black W_ORG Vacum_FAN_3 Yellow Vacum_FAN_4 J130 Blue Lever_up White COOLING_FAN_1 Waste_Fluid_Full_Sensor COOLING_FAN_2 Yellow Waste_Box_Sensor_L...

  • Page 95: Replacing Fuse

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4. Remove the screws (6 pieces) that retain the MAIN board assembly. Part name Main board assembly Screws that retain the MAIN board assembly × (cup screw M3 5. Remove the MAIN board assembly. 6.
  • Page 96 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual • There are two fuses for one power supply (four fuses in total). CAUTION Don’t touch the cap of a fuse with bare hands. Part name Fuse (main side) Fuse (heater side) Fuse holder (main side) Fuse holder (heater side) Rev.-00 4-54...

  • Page 97: Replacing Inlet Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. The fuses are called F1, F2, F3, F4 from the left. Each functions as follows. Function MAIN LIVE MAIN NEUTRAL HEATER LIVE HEATER NEUTRAL 4.4.9 Replacing Inlet Assembly CAUTION...
  • Page 98 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the AC inlet small. Part name AC inlet small Screws that retain the AC inlet small × (countersunk head screw M3 4. Remove the AC inlet small from outside. 5.
  • Page 99 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement (2) Replacing AC Inlet Large (Heater Side) 1. Open the board box 64. "4.4.1 Opening Board Box 64" p.4-40 2. Remove the connectors (3 pieces). Part name AC inlet large Connector 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the AC inlet large. Part name AC inlet large Screws that retain the AC inlet large...

  • Page 100: Replacing Board Base Section (Y Rail Section)

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.5 Replacing Board Base Section (Y Rail Section) This section describes the procedure to replace the boards in the Y rail section. 4.5.1 Replacing Heater Junction Board Assembly CAUTION • Before you replace a board assembly, remove the AC inlet cable. You may suffer electric shock due to standby current.
  • Page 101 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement Table 4-5 Connectors to Heater Junction Board Assembly (Continued) Connector # of Color Connect to Remark Pins White SubTank4 White Not in use White Not in use EX ACT1 Not in use EX SLOT1 Not in use EX ACT2 Not in use...

  • Page 102: Replacing X Rail Section

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6. Replace the heater junction board assembly 7. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.6 Replacing X Rail Section This section describes the procedure to replace the X rail section. 4.6.1 Replacing PF Speed Reduction Belt CAUTION Do not touch the motor right after starting-up the plotter.

  • Page 103: Replacing Pf Motor Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 6. Detach the PF speed reduction belt. NOTE When installing the PF motor assembly, ensure that the PF speed reduction belt is evenly guided along the center part of the PF motor assembly pulley by moving the speed reduction pulley by hand. 7.
  • Page 104 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6. Detach the PF motor cable from the motor connector. Part name PF motor PF motor connector PF motor cable assembly 7. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the PF motor. Part name PF motor Screws that retain the PF motor ×...

  • Page 105: Replacing Pf Encoder Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 11. Install the PF speed reduction belt. NOTE When installing the PF motor assembly, ensure that the PF speed reduction belt is evenly guided along the center part of the PF motor assembly pulley by moving the speed reduction pulley by hand. 12.

  • Page 106: Replacing Pf_Enc Scale, Pf Speed Reduction Pulley

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Adjust the PF_ENC scale. "7.5 PF Encoder Assembly Position Adjustment" p.7-25 6. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.6.4 Replacing PF_ENC Scale, PF Speed Reduction Pulley NOTE While replacing the PF scale assembly, make sure to avoid deforming the PF scale. If it is deformed, image quality may be affected.

  • Page 107: Replacing P_Rear Sensor Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 6. Remove the ENC scale 7. Remove the PF speed reduction belt. 8. Remove the PF speed reduction pulley. 9. Replace the PF speed reduction pulley. 10. Replace the PF_ENC scale. 11. Adjust the PF_ENC scale. "7.5 PF Encoder Assembly Position Adjustment"...
  • Page 108 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the P_REAR_R sensor assembly. Rear view Enlarged view Part name P_REAR_R sensor assembly Screws that retain the P_REAR_R sensor assembly × (cup screw M2 R sensor bracket 5.

  • Page 109: Replacing Lever Up Sensor

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.6.6 Replacing Lever Up Sensor 1. Open the maintenance cover. 2. Remove the side maintenance cover R. "4.2.4 Removing Side Maintenance Cover R" p.4-11 3. Remove the lever up sensor cable assembly. 4. Remove the lever up sensor assembly. Rear view Enlarged view Part name...

  • Page 110: Replacing Heater, Thermistor

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6. Apply adhesive material. Part name Lever up sensor assembly Adhesive material application surface 7. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.6.7 Replacing Heater, Thermistor NOTE Set the heater to the original position without bending. The surface temperature of the platen changes and printing quality becomes poor if the heater assembly position is set insufficiently.
  • Page 111 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement The pre-heater is arranged as follows. Part name Pre-heater 1 Pre-heater 2 1. Lift up the media guide R (upper). "4.2.18 Removing Media Guide R (Upper)" p.4-27 2. Detach the connectors (2 pieces) to the pre-heater and the connectors (2 pieces) to the pre-thermistor. Part name Connectors to the pre-heater thermistor Connectors to the pre-heater...
  • Page 112 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the pre-heater heat insulator from the part where the heater or the thermistor is broken. The pre-heater heat insulator and the pre-heater are affixed using double-faced tape. 4. Mark the location of the broken pre-heater. NOTE Affix the pre-heater at the correct position.
  • Page 113 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement The pre-thermistor is affixed using thermistor film. Back of paper guide R (Upper) Part name Media guide R (upper) Pre-thermistor Pre-heater heat insulator Thermistor film 9. Remove the pre-thermistor. 10. Replace the pre-thermistor. 11.
  • Page 114 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing Platen Heater, Platen Thermistor The platen heater is arranged as follows. Part name Platen heater 1 Platen heater 2 1. Open the front cover. 2. Remove the screws (16 pieces) that retain the platen. Part name Platen Screws that retain the platen...
  • Page 115 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4. Remove the connectors (2 pieces) to the platen heater and the connectors (2 pieces) to the platen thermistor. Rear view of platen Part name Heat insulator platen Connectors to the platen heater Connectors to the platen thermistor Heat insulator thermistor 5.
  • Page 116 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (3) Replacing After-Heater, After-Thermistor The after-heater is arranged as follows. Part name After-heater 1 After-heater 2 1. Lift up the media guide F (upper). "4.2.17 Removing Media Guide F (Upper)" p.4-24 2. Detach the connectors (2 pieces) to the after-heater and the connectors (2 pieces) to the after-thermistor inside the media guide F (upper).
  • Page 117 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4. Remove the after-heater heat insulator from the part where the heater or the thermistor is broken. The after-heater heat insulator and the after-heater are affixed using double-faced tape. 5. Mark the part where the after-heater is broken. NOTE Affix the after-heater at the correct position.

  • Page 118: Replacing Suction Fan

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8. Remove the after-thermistor. Rear view of media guide F Part name Media guide F (upper) After-heater thermistor After-heater heat insulator 9. Remove the after-thermistor. 10. Replace the after-thermistor. 11. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.6.8 Replacing Suction Fan The suction fan is arranged as follows.

  • Page 119: Replacing Platen Non-Reflective Tape

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 1. Remove the platen. "(2) Replacing Platen Heater, Platen Thermistor" p.4-72 2. Remove the connector to the suction fan. 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the suction fan. Part name Suction fan Screws that retain the suction fan ×...

  • Page 120: Replacing Media Holder

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Part name Platen Platen non reflective tape NOTE Once the platen non-reflective tape is stripped, it must not be reused. 3. Replace the platen non-reflective tape. 4.6.10 Replacing Media Holder 1. Open the front cover. 2.
  • Page 121 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the media holder stopper. Part name Media holder stopper Screws that retain the media holder stopper × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 4.

  • Page 122: Replacing Flushing Tray

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.6.11 Replacing Flushing Tray The flushing tray is arranged as follows. Part name Flushing tray R Flushing tray L CAUTION When replacing the flushing tray, wear rubber gloves (1) Replacing Flushing Tray R 1.
  • Page 123 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Lift up the flushing frame hook. Part name Flushing tray Flushing frame Flushing frame hook 4. Remove the flushing frame. 5. Detach the flushing tray by pushing the flushing tray from behind the flushing frame. Part name Flushing tray Flushing frame...

  • Page 124: Replacing Flushing Absorber

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing Flushing Tray L 1. Open the maintenance cover L. 2. Lift up the flushing frame hook. Part name Flushing tray Flushing frame Flushing frame hook 3. Remove the flushing frame. 4. Detach the flushing tray by pushing the flushing tray from behind the flushing frame. 5.
  • Page 125 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Replace the flushing absorber (3 pieces). Part name Flushing absorber The flushing absorbers are three thicknesses. 3. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4-83 Rev.-00...

  • Page 126: Replacing Y Rail Section

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.7 Replacing Y Rail Section This section describes the procedure to replace the Y rail section. 4.7.1 Replacing Steel Belt CAUTION • When replacing the steel belt, be careful not to cut your hand with the steel belt. •...
  • Page 127 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement Part name CR driven pulley Steel belt adjustment screws × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 Steel belt Return pulley mounting plate Screw cap 8. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the belt. Left view Right view Part name...
  • Page 128 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 12. Pull out the measure from the hole of the return pulley mounting plate. View of origin side View of opposite side to origin Part name Measure Y drive base Return pulley mounting plate 13.

  • Page 129: Replacing Cr Motor Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 18. Affix the other side of the steel belt to the left side of the carriage. 19. Adjust the steel belt tension. "7.4 Steel Belt Tension Adjustment" p.7-22 20. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.7.2 Replacing CR Motor Assembly CAUTION...
  • Page 130 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Loosen the hexagon socket screws (4 pieces) that retain the CR motor assembly. Part name CR motor assembly CR motor spacer × Hexagon socket screws (M4 CR motor cable assembly 5. Confirm that the CR speed reduction belt is loosened. Part name CR motor assembly CR speed reduction belt...

  • Page 131: Replacing Cr Drive Pulley Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 9. Replace the CR motor assembly. NOTE When installing the CR motor assembly, ensure that the steel belt is evenly guided along the center part of the CR motor assembly pulley by moving the carriage by hand. 10.
  • Page 132 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Confirm that the CR speed reduction belt is loosened. Part name CR motor assembly CR speed reduction belt Y drive base CR drive pulley 5. Loosen the steel belt adjustment screws (2 pieces). Part name CR driven pulley Steel belt adjustment screws...

  • Page 133: Replacing T Fence

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 7. Remove the CR speed reduction belt. 8. Replace the CR drive pulley assembly. NOTE • The parts accompanied when removing the CR drive pulley are collectively called CR drive pulley assembly. • When replacing the CR speed reduction belt, reuse the CR drive pulley assembly that is currently used.
  • Page 134 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8. Detach the T fence from the T fence spring. Part name T fence spring T fence spring hook T fence 9. Detach the T fence from the T fence guide plate (3 pieces). Part name T fence guide plate T fence...
  • Page 135 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 10. Detach the T fence from the hook of the T fence clamping plate. Part name T fence clamping plate T fence 11. Replace the T fence. NOTE When assembling the T fence, make sure to follow the instructions below. •...

  • Page 136: Replacing Cr Origin Sensor

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Part name T fence guide plate T fence CR_ENC assembly Carriage 12. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.7.5 Replacing CR Origin Sensor 1. Open the maintenance cover R. 2. Remove the side top cover R. "4.2.6 Removing Side Top Cover R"...
  • Page 137 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 5. Remove the CR origin sensor. Part name CR origin sensor CR_ORG cable assembly Y rail 6. Replace the CR origin sensor. 7. Apply adhesive material. Part name Adhesive material application surface 8. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4-95 Rev.-00...

  • Page 138: Replacing Cr Driven Pulley

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.7.6 Replacing CR Driven Pulley NOTE After installing the CR driven pulley, always ensure that the steel belt is evenly guided along the center part of the CR motor assembly pulley by moving the carriage left and right by hand. 1.

  • Page 139: Replacing Steel Bearer

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement NOTE Seven parts are accompanied when removing the CR drive pulley. They are collectively called CR driven pulley assembly except for the screw caps. 8. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 9.
  • Page 140 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the film FFC retainers (6 pieces). Part name Steel bearer Film FFC retainer 5. Remove the screws (3 pieces each) that retain the cable guides (2 pieces). Part name Cable guide Screws that retain the cable guide ×...

  • Page 141: Replacing Cr Tape Wire

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.7.8 Replacing CR Tape Wire CAUTION • When replacing the board or connecting and removing FFC, first remove the power plug and leave it for a while. Overcurrent may occur and damage the board. •...
  • Page 142 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9. Pull out the CR_FFC from the hole on the origin side of the cable guide. 10. Pull out the CR_FFC from the hole on the leg holder base (64). Back of leg holder base 64 Cable guide Part name CR_FFC...

  • Page 143: Replacing Pressure Roller

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.7.9 Replacing Pressure Roller 1. Open the front cover. 2. Lift up one end of the pressure arm slightly with a finger and hold it. 3. Pull down the other end of the pressure roller. Part name Pressure roller Pressure arm...

  • Page 144: Replacing Ink Tube

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.7.10 Replacing Ink Tube 1. Perform ink discharge operation to discharge ink entirely from the ink paths. "5.7.8 HeadWash Menu" p.5-40 2. Remove the rear top cover. "4.2.15 Removing Rear Top Cover" p.4-21 3.
  • Page 145 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 7. Remove the tube clamp (6 pieces). Part name Ink tube Film FFC guide Tube clamp 8. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the tube guide plate. Lower view Upper view Part name Tube guide plate Screws that retain the tube guide plate ×...
  • Page 146 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 11. Pull out the ink tube from inside the carriage. Part name Three-way joint Ink tube 12. Loosen the joint screw on the tip of the sub tank. 13. Detach the ink tube from the joint tube. Part name Ink tube Joint tube...

  • Page 147: Replacing Cursor Section

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.8 Replacing Cursor Section This section describes the procedure to replace the cursor section. 4.8.1 Releasing Head Lock When head lock is released on the software, the carriage moves to the origin position after the power is turned off.

  • Page 148: Removing Cr Board Cover

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.2 Removing CR Board Cover 1. Remove the side top cover R. "4.2.6 Removing Side Top Cover R" p.4-12 2. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the CR board cover. Part name CR board cover Screws that retain the CR board cover ×...
  • Page 149 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Remove the CR_FFC (3 pieces). Part name CR board assembly Head FFC CR_FFC Connector Screws that retain the CR board assembly 1 × (cup screw M3 Hexagon spacer 4. Detach the connectors to the CR board assembly listed below. Table 4-6 Connectors to CR board assembly Connector # of...

  • Page 150: Replacing Cr Encoder Assembly

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the CR board assembly and the hexagon spacer (2 pieces). 6. Remove the CR board assembly. 7. Replace the CR board assembly. 8. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.8.4 Replacing CR Encoder Assembly NOTE...

  • Page 151: Replacing Pg Origin Sensor Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.8.5 Replacing PG Origin Sensor Assembly 1. Open the maintenance cover R. 2. Open the side top cover R. "4.2.6 Removing Side Top Cover R" p.4-12 3. Remove the PG origin sensor relay assembly. 4.

  • Page 152: Replacing Cursor Roller Arm Assembly

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.6 Replacing Cursor Roller Arm Assembly 1. Remove the head cover. "4.8.6 Replacing Cursor Roller Arm Assembly" p.4-110 2. Lift up the cursor roller arm assembly to the direction shown below, and lift up the cursor arm spring. CAUTION Note that the tension of the cursor arm spring is high.
  • Page 153 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Detach the connectors (2 pieces) to the head fan assembly from the head fan relay assembly. Part name Connector to the head fan assembly Head fan relay assembly CR board cover 4. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the print head cover. Left view Right view Part name...

  • Page 154: Replacing Damper Assembly L_Assy

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.8 Replacing Damper Assembly L_Assy CAUTION • When connecting and removing the FFC type cables to/from the MAIN board assembly connectors, always pull or push the cables perpendicularly. Pulling or pushing them slantwise may damage/short/break the terminals in the connectors, causing a breakdown of the on-board devices.
  • Page 155 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement CAUTION • Don’t touch the transparent film on the side of the damper assembly L. Ink charged in the damper assembly L will discharge. • Take care not to damage the transparent film on the side of the damper assembly L. •...

  • Page 156: Replacing Print Head

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.9 Replacing Print Head CAUTION • While operation, pay special attention not to touch the head nozzles or contaminate them with foreign objects. • The print head assembly has been adjusted. Do not disassemble it. •...
  • Page 157 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 6. Remove the print head. Part name Print head 7. Remove the head FFC (2 pieces) from the print head. Front Back Part name Head FFC Print head 8. Replace the print head. 9.

  • Page 158: Replacing Head Ffc

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.10 Replacing Head FFC CAUTION • While operation, pay special attention not to touch the head nozzles or contaminate them with foreign objects. • The print head assembly has been adjusted. Do not disassemble it. •...
  • Page 159 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 8. Remove the flat core holder (2 pieces). 9. Remove the flat core (2 pieces). Part name Flat core holder Screws that retain the flat core holder Flat core Head FFC 10. Replace the head FFCs (2 pieces). NOTE Fold the head FFC as follows.

  • Page 160: Replacing P_Edge Sensor Assembly

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.8.11 Replacing P_EDGE Sensor Assembly 1. Remove the head cover. "4.8.7 Removing Print Head Cover" p.4-110 2. Detach the connector to the P_EDGE sensor assembly from the CR board assembly (J208). "4.8.3 Replacing CR Board Assembly" p.4-106 3.
  • Page 161 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement The cable of the P_EDGE sensor assembly is a stranded wire of red, black, blue and orange. 6. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4-119 Rev.-00...

  • Page 162: Replacing Maintenance Section

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.9 Replacing Maintenance Section This section describes the procedure to replace the maintenance section. 4.9.1 Removing Maintenance Inner Cover 1. Remove the maintenance cover U. "4.2.3 Removing Maintenance Cover U" p.4-10 2. Move the carriage to the opposite side of the origin. "4.8.1 Releasing Head Lock"...

  • Page 163: Replacing Cleaner Head

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.9.2 Replacing Cleaner Head 1. Move the carriage to the opposite side of the origin. "4.9.1 Removing Maintenance Inner Cover" p.4-120 2. Using tweezers, detach the cleaner head from the hook at the cleaner head retaining section, and remove it upwardly.

  • Page 164: Replacing Maintenance Assembly

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.9.3 Replacing Maintenance Assembly NOTE There are some remaining ink in the tubes. Be careful that the ink is not spilled from the tube outlet onto the plotter or the covers.
  • Page 165 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 9. Remove the head lock holder. Part name Flushing box holder Screws that retain the flushing box holder × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 Head lock holder Screws that retain the head lock holder ×...
  • Page 166 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Part name Screws that retain the waste fluid guide cover × (tapping screw M3 Waste fluid guide Screws that retain the waste fluid guide × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 Waste fluid tube 15.

  • Page 167: Replacing Ih Section

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.10 Replacing IH Section This section describes the procedure to replace the IH section. 4.10.1 Replacing Ink ID Board Assembly 1. Remove the cartridge cover (upper). "4.2.9 Removing Cartridge Cover (Upper)" p.4-17 2. Remove the cartridge cover (middle). "4.2.10 Removing Cartridge Cover (middle)"...
  • Page 168 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8. Remove the cartridge side plate. Part name I/C slide (2) Screws that retain the I/C slide (2) × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 Cartridge side plate Screws that retain the cartridge side plate ×...
  • Page 169 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 10. Remove the holder pressure spring. There are two holder pressure springs respectively in the upper and lower portion. 11. Detach the cable of the ink ID board assembly from the clamp. 12. Detach the ink cartridge control cable from the ink ID board assembly. 13.

  • Page 170: Replacing Frame Assembly, Needle

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.10.2 Replacing Frame Assembly, Needle 1. Remove the cartridge cover (upper). "4.2.9 Removing Cartridge Cover (Upper)" p.4-17 2. Remove the cartridge cover (middle). "4.2.10 Removing Cartridge Cover (middle)" p.4-18 3. Remove the screws (2 pieces) that retain the I/C slide (2). 4.
  • Page 171 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 7. Remove the joint screw M6. Part name Frame assembly, needle Joint screw M6 Cartridge side plate Ink tube NOTE • An O ring is inside the joint screw. Be careful not to lose the O ring. •...
  • Page 172 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8. Detach the hook of the cartridge slide. Part name Cartridge slide Frame assembly, needle Hook 9. Move the hook of the cartridge slide to the direction shown below. 10. Remove the cartridge slide. Part name Cartridge slide Hook of the cartridge slide...
  • Page 173 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 13. Remove the frame assembly and the needle. Part name Hook of the frame assembly and the needle Clamp 14. Remove the screw (1 piece) that retains the ink cartridge control cable to the frame assembly and the needle.

  • Page 174: Replacing Ink Cartridge Control Cable

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.10.3 Replacing Ink Cartridge Control Cable There are three connectors to the ink cartridge control cable. 1. Detach the ink cartridge control cable from the ink ID board assembly. "4.10.1 Replacing Ink ID Board Assembly" p.4-125 2.

  • Page 175: Replacing Two-Way Valve

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 3. Remove the I/C slide (2). 4. Remove the cartridge side plate. 5. Remove the joint screw M6. "4.10.2 Replacing Frame Assembly, Needle" p.4-128 6. Detach the ink cartridge control cable from the clamp. "4.10.3 Replacing Ink Cartridge Control Cable"...
  • Page 176 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the screws (4 pieces) that retain the two-way valve mounting plate. Left view Right view Part name Two-way valve mounting plate Screws that retain the two-way valve × (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 5.

  • Page 177: Replacing Sub-Tank Lower Absorber Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.10.6 Replacing Sub-Tank Lower Absorber Assembly 1. Remove the cartridge cover (lower). "4.2.11 Removing Cartridge Cover (lower)" p.4-19 2. Remove the screws (4 pieces) that retain the absorber mounting plate. Part name Absorber mounting plate Screws that retain the absorber mounting plate ×...

  • Page 178: Replacing Leg Section

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.11 Replacing Leg Section This section describes the procedure to replace the leg section. 4.11.1 Replacing Waste Fluid Bottle NOTE • Discharge waste fluid fully to replace the waste fluid bottle. • Confirm that there remains no waste fluid in the waste fluid tube. 1.
  • Page 179 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 6. Loosen the nut of the level switch (waste fluid). Part name Waste fluid bottle Waste fluid tube Cap of the waste fluid bottle Nut of the level switch (waste fluid) 7. Pull out the nut of the level switch (waste fluid) and the cap of the waste fluid bottle from the connector side of the level switch (waste fluid).

  • Page 180: Replacing Roll Media Holder Assembly

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.12 Replacing Roll Media Holder Assembly This section describes the procedure to replace the roll media holder assembly. 4.12.1 Replacing Roll Media Holder Assembly on the VJ16_L side 1. Remove the media guide R (lower). "4.2.19 Removing Media Guide R (Lower)"...

  • Page 181: Replacing Roll Media Holder Assembly On The Vj16_R Side

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement NOTE The roll media holder assembly on the VJ16_L side is an integral part. 5. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.12.2 Replacing Roll Media Holder Assembly on the VJ16_R side •...

  • Page 182: Replacing Take-Up Section

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.13 Replacing Take-up Section This section describes the procedure to replace the take-up section. 4.13.1 Removing Take-up Cover NOTE Lower the release lever to the FREE side before removing the take-up cover. × 1.

  • Page 183: Replacing Scroller

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement × 3. Remove the screws (binding small screw M3 5: 7 pieces) that retain the take-up cover. Part name Take-up cover Screws that retain the take-up cover 4. Remove the take-up cover. 5. To reassemble the unit, reverse the removal procedure. 4.13.2 Replacing Scroller (1) Replacing Holding Roller 1.
  • Page 184 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing Holding Roller L 1. Remove the screw that retains the holding roller L on the scroller receiver (left). Part name Holding roller L Screws that retain the holding roller L Scroller receiver (left) 2.

  • Page 185: Replacing Vj Take-Up Cnt Board Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.13.3 Replacing VJ Take-up CNT Board Assembly (1) Removing Board Chassis × 1. Remove the screws (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer M3 6: 4 pieces) that retain the board chassis on the chassis (out). Part name Board chassis Screws that retain the board...
  • Page 186 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing VJ Take-up CNT Board Assembly NOTE Remove the screw that retains the board chassis. "(1) Removing Board Chassis" p.4-143 1. Remove the cable of the DC cable assembly and the VJ take-up SW board assembly from the connector to the VJ take-up CNT board assembly.

  • Page 187: Replacing Power Board Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement (3) Replacing Power Board Assembly (of take-up section for foreign use) NOTE Remove the screws that retains the board chassis before replacing the power board assembly. "(1) Removing Board Chassis" p.4-143 1. Detach the AC cable assembly and the DC cable assembly from the connector to the power board assembly (of take-up section for foreign use).
  • Page 188 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (4) Replacing VJ Take-up SW Board Assembly NOTE Remove the screws that retains the board chassis before replacing the VJ take-up SW board assembly. "(1) Removing Board Chassis" p.4-143 1. Detach the cable of the VJ Take-up SW Board Assembly from the connector to the VJ take-up CNT board assembly.
  • Page 189 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement × 3. Remove the screws (pan head screw M3 8: 4 pieces) that retain the VJ take-up SW board assembly on the SW mounting plate. Part name VJ take-up SW board assembly Screw that retains the VJ take-up SW board assembly SW mounting plate 4.
  • Page 190 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 2. Detach the AC cable assembly from the connector to the power board assembly (of take-up section for foreign use). Part name Power board assembly (of take- up section for foreign use) AC cable assembly 3.
  • Page 191 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 2. Detach the DC cable assembly from the connector to the power board assembly (of take-up section for foreign use). Part name Power board assembly (of take- up section for foreign use) DC cable assembly 3.

  • Page 192: Replacing Cr_Hp Sensor, Lever Sensor

    4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4.13.4 Replacing CR_HP Sensor, Lever Sensor (1) Replacing W_ON Sensor Relay Assembly, W_OFF Sensor Relay Assembly NOTE Remove the screws that retains the board chassis before replacing W_ON sensor relay assembly or W_OFF sensor relay assembly. "(1) Removing Board Chassis"...
  • Page 193 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement (2) Replacing CR_HP Sensor, Lever Sensor NOTE Remove the screws that retains the board chassis before replacing the CR_HP sensor or the lever sensor. "(1) Removing Board Chassis" p.4-143 1. Remove the cable of the W_ON sensor relay assembly and W_OFF sensor relay assembly from the connector to the VJ take-up CNT board assembly.
  • Page 194 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Detach the W_ON sensor relay assembly and the W_OFF sensor relay assembly from the CR_HP sensor and lever sensor. Part name CR_HP sensor, the lever sensor W_ON sensor relay assembly, W_OFF sensor relay assembly 4.
  • Page 195 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement 4.13.5 Replacing Peripheral Devices of VJ Take-up Motor Assembly (1) Replacing Drive Roller × 1. Remove the flat head screws (set screw with thin tip M4 6: 2 pieces) that retain the drive roller on the drive axis C.
  • Page 196 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing VJ Take-up Motor Assembly CAUTION Do not touch the motor right after starting-up the plotter. Otherwise, you may be burned. NOTE Remove the following parts before replacing the VJ take-up motor assembly. •...
  • Page 197 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4 Parts Replacement × 3. Remove the screws (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer polished M4 6:2 pieces) that retain the axis holder on the motor mounting plate. Part name Axis holder Axis holder Motor mounting plate 4.
  • Page 198 4 Parts Replacement VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Rev.-00 4-156...
  • Page 199 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode Introduction ..................... 5- 4 Preparation ....................5- 4 5.2.1 Preparations on Machine ............... 5-4 5.2.2 Starting Up ..................5-4 Operations in Self-Diagnosis Mode ............5- 6 5.3.1 Operating Self-Diagnosis Mode ............. 5-6 5.3.2 Diagnosis Items in Self-Diagnosis Menu ........
  • Page 200 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.7.5 Uni-D/Bi-D Low/High Adjustment ..........5-33 5.7.6 Side Margin Adjustment Menu ............. 5-38 5.7.7 Test Printing Menu ............... 5-39 5.7.8 HeadWash Menu................5-40 5.7.9 HeadWash Menu 2............... 5-40 5.7.10 Software Counter Initialization Menu..........5-41 5.7.11 Feed Pitch Check Menu ...............
  • Page 201 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.15 ExControl Menu ..................5- 63 5.15.1 Version..................5-63 5.15.2 Sensor ..................5-64 5.15.3 Mist Fan ..................5-66 5.15.4 Heater ..................5-66 5.15.5 History..................5-66 5.16 PaperInitial Menu .................. 5- 67 Rev.-00...

  • Page 202: Introduction

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on the self-diagnosis function. The self-diagnosis function adjusts the printing accuracy. It is used in the manufacturing process, adjustment, and maintenance. The self-diagnosis function is implemented in the system firmware. All functions are available from the operation panel.
  • Page 203 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 1. If the system is in the operation mode or the self- diagnosis menu mode, press [Power] key to turn the plotter off. 2. While holding down [Setting/value -] key, [Setting/value +] key and [>] key in the operation panel simultaneously, press [Power] key.

  • Page 204: Operations In Self-Diagnosis Mode

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.3 Operations in Self-Diagnosis Mode This section explains how to operate in the self-diagnosis mode as well as providing the list of available diagnosis items. 5.3.1 Operating Self-Diagnosis Mode Follow the operation flow shown below to operate the self-diagnosis mode. For more detailed operation steps, refer to the flow chart of the applicable diagnosis item.
  • Page 205 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 4. To quit the diagnosis, press [Cancel] key in the operation panel. The system returns to an upper hierarchy of the diagnosis menu. 5. To exit the self-diagnosis menu, press [Power] key. Rev.-00...

  • Page 206: Diagnosis Items In Self-Diagnosis Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.3.2 Diagnosis Items in Self-Diagnosis Menu The self-diagnosis menu includes the following diagnosis items. Table 5-1 Diagnosis Items in Self-Diagnosis Menu Diagnosis item Contents Reference ° Platen Adjustment Performs temperature setting for the platen heater to 42 "5.4 Platen Menu Adjustment Menu"...
  • Page 207 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode Previous menu [Enter] key Adj.Platen Menu [Cancel] key Next menu Previous menu [Enter] key Test Menu [Cancel] key Previous menu Next menu [Enter] key InkCharge Menu [Cancel] key Next menu Previous menu [Enter] key Adjustment Menu [Cancel] key Previous menu...

  • Page 208: Platen Adjustment Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.4 Platen Adjustment Menu ° In the platen adjustment menu, you can set the temperature of the pre-heater and platen heater to 42 Parts assembly and adjustment should be done in the condition. * This item displays platen temperature only.

  • Page 209: Inspection Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.5 Inspection Menu In the inspection menu, you can perform various inspections on the circuit boards, sensors, and fans. The inspection menu includes the following diagnosis items. Table 5-2 Diagnosis Items for Inspection Menu Diagnosis Contents Reference...

  • Page 210: Memory Size Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Previous menu [Enter] key Ram Capacity Menu [Cancel] key Previous menu Next menu [Enter] key Version Menu [Cancel] key Previous menu Next menu [Enter] key Panel Menu [Cancel] key Next menu Previous menu Sensor Menu [Enter] key [Cancel] key...

  • Page 211: Version Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.5.2 Version Menu This menu displays the following contents about the firmware and MAIN board assembly. • Firmware version • Backup parameter version • Setting of dip switches of MAIN board assembly • Revision of MAIN board assembly Settings for the DIP switch on the MAIN board assembly are displayed as follows: •...

  • Page 212: Operation Panel Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.5.3 Operation Panel Menu This menu is used to check the functions of the operation panel keys, LCD, and LEDs. (1) Operation Panel Key Check When you press a key in the operation panel, the name of the key is displayed on the LCD. To exit the operation panel key check, press [Cancel] key twice.

  • Page 213: Sensor Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.5.4 Sensor Menu This menu displays the sensor status on the operation panel. If the displayed sensor status does not match the actual machine status, replace or adjust the relevant sensor referring to the table below. Table 5-3 Inspection Items in Sensor Menu Sensor name Status in display...
  • Page 214 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual [<] key CR_HP Sensor [>] key [<] key Waste Tank Sensor [>] key [<] key Wiper Sensor [>] key [<] key Cover Sensor [<] key [>] key Maintenance Cover L Sensor [>] key [<] key Maintenance Cover R Sensor [<] key...

  • Page 215: Encoder Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.5.5 Encoder Menu This menu displays the detected values from the following encoders. • CR_ENC (Carriage) • PF_ENC (Media feed) NOTE For the encoder-detected values, the encoder pulse numbers are displayed in hexadecimal number. Previous menu CR_ENC Next menu...

  • Page 216: History Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.5.7 History Menu This menu is used to check maintenance history and serious error history. This menu is used to check maintenance history and serious error history and to initialize serious error history. Previous menu Maintenance history Next menu...
  • Page 217 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode [<] key Frequenc of the wiper blade used [<] key [>] key CR Motor driving (Unit : Operation count) (Ink tube reciprocating count and the function) [>] key [<] key PF Motor driving (Unit : 2 pulse) [<] key [>] key...
  • Page 218 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Serious Error History Indicates serious error history. NOTE • The serious error history does not include CPU error. • The serious error history menu indicates the history up to 32. Previous menu Next menu Previous menu Next menu...

  • Page 219: Head Waveform Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.5.8 Head Waveform Menu This menu is used to check the head-driving waveform. NOTE Magnification can be selected from the range of x1-1000000. Nozzle can be selected among A to H and ALL. Previous menu [Enter] key Previous menu...

  • Page 220: Ink Charging Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.6 Ink Charging Menu In the ink charging menu, you can charge ink. The ink charging menu includes the following items. Table 5-4 Ink Charging menu Charging item Contents InkCharge Performs initial ink charging. LittleCharge Performs a small amount of ink charging.

  • Page 221: Adjustment Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.7 Adjustment Menu In this menu, you can align the printing position and correct the media feed operation. The adjustment menu includes the following diagnosis menus. Table 5-5 Diagnosis Items in Adjustment Menu Diagnosis item Contents Reference...
  • Page 222 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 5-5 Diagnosis Items in Adjustment Menu (Continued) Diagnosis item Contents Reference HeadWash 2 Cleans the tube heads using shipping fluid to maintain "5.7.9 HeadWash the condition at the time of shipping. Menu 2" p.5-40 Software counter Clears various software counters.

  • Page 223: Head Nozzle Check Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.7.1 Head Nozzle Check Menu In this menu, you can check if the head nozzles that has been charged can discharge ink correctly by printing a sample printing. To check the head nozzle, follow the steps below. 1.
  • Page 224 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. If any abnormal conditions are found in the ink discharge status of the head nozzles, perform cleaning. "5.7.11 Feed Pitch Check Menu" p.5-42 5. After cleaning, make the machine print out head nozzle check patterns again. Media set If media is not set Finish...

  • Page 225: Skew Check Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.7.2 Skew Check Menu Feed the paper to check the skew size using sensor. When you select this item from the Adjustment Menu, the plotter feeds the loaded media by one pass and checks difference of the media edge positions before and after the media feed detected by the sensor.

  • Page 226: Head Slant Check Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.7.3 Head Slant Check Menu The plotter has 8 nozzle lines per head. This menu adjusts the slant of each nozzle line evenly. Check the head slant from a sample printing, and perform mechanical adjustment if necessary. Table 5-7 Head slant checking items Items Contents...
  • Page 227 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 3. Check the printed head slant check patterns. Checking items are as follows: • Head slant A: Check the point to check the slant. B: Media feed direction C: OK D: Move the head adjustment cam upward E: Move the head adjustment cam downward 20mm 4.
  • Page 228 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Vertical Direction Checking This menu prints out a sample printing to check for head slant in the vertical direction. To perform head slant check, follow the steps below. 1. Set media as necessary. 2.

  • Page 229: Voltage Adjustment

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 4. If any head slant is found, perform mechanical adjustment. "7.7.2 Head Alignment (Vertical Slant)" p.7-32 5. After mechanical adjustment, make the machine print out head nozzle check patterns again. Display during adjustment printing Finish printing Previous menu Finish printing...
  • Page 230 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual The following figure shows a case for 240 CW. [Enter] key If media is not set Media set If head gap is PG-Low Change head gap (to PG-Low) If the temperature of the pre-heater and platen heater is below 42 C * Pressing [Cancel] key stops control and start printing Finish warm-up...

  • Page 231: Uni-D/Bi-D Low/High Adjustment

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode Items Speed 240 CW CW 240 CPS 320 CW CW 320 CPS 240 CCW CCW 240 CPS 320 CCW CCW 320 CPS * Print pattern: Uni-D, 2 pass, 1A to 2B print 1st pass: prints middle dot 2nd pass: prints small dot 5.7.5 Uni-D/Bi-D Low/High Adjustment...
  • Page 232 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 5-9 Uni-D / Bi-D adjustment items (Continued) Item Contents Print 2 (Print 2 is Prints pattern according to the selected item with the displayed only when current parameter, plus with the values of ±2 / ±4 / ±6 / ±8 Bi-D is selected) to the current parameter.
  • Page 233 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode (The following shows a case for Bi-D 240 Low Print 1) Prints the pattern by using 2A nozzle line. * Both Uni-D / Bi-D High should be adjusted in the same procedure. Bi-Lo 240CPS Banner 2A 2A...
  • Page 234 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual C: Executed adjustment item is printed like this. Bi-D 240: Bi-Lo/Hi 240 CPS Bi-D 320: Bi-Lo/Hi 320 CPS * Either “Lo“ or “Hi“ is displayed where explained as “Lo/Hi“ above. * Both Uni-D / Bi-D High should be adjusted in the same procedure. Check the plotout at the origin, center and the opposite side to origin, and perform adjustment so that the gap is even.
  • Page 235 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode Enter parameters when Bi-D is selected as follows. (The following shows a case for Bi-D 240.) [>] key [<] key [>] key [<] key [>] key [<] key • The following shows a case for “Print” (or Print 1 / Print 2) is selected. * Common for Bi-D, Uni-D If media is not set Media set...

  • Page 236: Side Margin Adjustment Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (The following shows a case for “Bi-D 240 - Setup” is selected.) [<] key Press [Setting/Value+] or [Setting/Value-] key to change unit to pulse 1 pulse = 1/2880 inch [<] key [>] key Pulse range: -400 Back to Uni D/Bi-D Top menu [>] key...

  • Page 237: Test Printing Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.7.7 Test Printing Menu In this menu, you can print out adjustment patterns for checking various adjustment items. The actual procedure is as follows. 1. Set media as necessary. 2. After media is set, the machine prints out the following test printings. •...

  • Page 238: Headwash Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.7.8 HeadWash Menu This menu is used to purge ink and clean the heads before print head replacement. The actual procedure is as follows. 1. Press [Enter] key in the operation panel to determine the Head Cleaning Menu. 2.

  • Page 239: Software Counter Initialization Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.7.10 Software Counter Initialization Menu This menu is used to initialize the software counters such as the ink consumption counter. NOTE The counters are initialized before delivery. Do not initialize them during maintenance. The software counters that can be initialized through this menu are as follows.

  • Page 240: Feed Pitch Check Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.7.11 Feed Pitch Check Menu In this menu, you can check the media feed amount for one band by reviewing a sample printing. There is no adjustment items. To check the feed pitch, follow the steps below. 1.

  • Page 241: Solid Print Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.7.12 Solid Print Menu This menu is used to print solid print patterns with head on both ends. • A printed patter is as follows. Specified color nozzles of both series A and B Nozzles for series B only Nozzles for series A only 20mm...

  • Page 242: Cleaning Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.8 Cleaning Menu In this menu, you can clean ink from the print heads. The cleaning menu includes the following diagnosis items. Table 5-11 Diagnosis Items in Cleaning Menu Diagnosis item Contents Economy Performs economy cleaning Normal Performs normal cleaning...

  • Page 243: Sample Printing Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.9 Sample Printing Menu This menu prints out a sample printing. The sample printing menu includes the following items. Table 5-12 Diagnosis Items in Sample Printing Menu Diagnosis item Contents Adjust ALL Prints adjustment patterns. Parameter ALL Prints out the set values of various adjustment items.

  • Page 244: Time Setting

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.10 Time Setting Sets the calender controlled by RTC (Real Time Clock) on the MAIN board. Previous menu Previous menu Next menu Next menu Previous menu Previous menu Next menu Next menu Previous menu Rev.-00 5-46...

  • Page 245: Parameter Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.11 Parameter Menu In this menu, you can modify the set values of various adjustment items (adjustment parameters). The parameter menu includes the following items. Table 5-13 Diagnosis Items in Parameter Menu Diagnosis item Contents Reference Initialization...
  • Page 246 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (1) Voltage Adjustment This menu updates the voltage adjustment parameter (VSD3 small dot). Table 5-14 Voltage adjustment item Items Contents 240 CW Adjusts the VSD 3-S at 240 cps / CW printing. 240 CCW Adjusts the VSD 3-S at 240 cps / CCW printing.

  • Page 247: Parameter Update Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.11.2 Parameter Update Menu This menu updates the adjustment parameters. The parameters that can be updated through this menu are as follows. NOTE The updated parameters will not be stored in the flash memory unless the system power is turned OFF.
  • Page 248 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (1) Head Rank This menu updates the head rank parameters. The head rank is used to determine the print head driving voltage and correct the head temperature. After head rank is entered, the system shifts to the Ink Charge Menu. [Enter] key [Enter] key Error will occur if input value is wrong.
  • Page 249 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode (3) Uni-D / Bi-D Low This menu updates the Uni-D/ Bi-D adjustment parameter. Table 5-16 Uni-D / Bi-D update Item Item Contents Uni-D 240 Adjusts Uni-D at 240 CPS. PG Low or High Uni-D 320 Adjusts Uni-D at 320 CPS.
  • Page 250 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (The following shows a case for “Uni-D 240” is selected.) If any value has been changed [<] key [Enter] [<] key [>] key [<] key [>] key * Press [Setting/Value +] or [Setting/Value -] key to change the set value [<] key [>] key...
  • Page 251 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode (6) Serial Number Entry This is for entering the serial number. Enter Serial Number (digit by digit) [<] key [>] key [>] key [<] key [>] key [<] key [>] key [<] key [<] key [>] key [>] key...

  • Page 252: Servo Setting

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.12 Servo Setting * Do not change the parameters. This menu is basically for check. Table 5-17 Servo setting item Items Contents 240 cps CW Servo setting at CR CW direction, 240 cps 240 cps CCW Servo setting at CR CCW direction, 240 cps 320 cps CW...
  • Page 253 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode [<] key [>] key [<] key [<] key [>] key [>] key [<] key [>] key [Enter] key When selecting 240cps CW [<] key [>] key [<] key [<] key [>] key [>] key [<] key [<] key [>] key...

  • Page 254: Endurance Running Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.13 Endurance Running Menu Performs endurance running of mechanicals and the head. The endurance running menu includes the following items. Table 5-19 Diagnosis Items in Endurance Running Menu Diagnosis item Contents Reference CR motor Performs carriage stroke.

  • Page 255: Cr Motor Endurance Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.13.1 CR Motor Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the CR motor. You can operate the carriage stroke according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Table 5-20 Set Items in CR Motor Endurance Menu Set item Contents Set value...

  • Page 256: Pf Motor Endurance Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.13.2 PF Motor Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the PF motor. You can drive the PF motor according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Table 5-21 Set Items in PF Motor Endurance Menu Set item Contents Set value...

  • Page 257: Pump Endurance Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.13.3 Pump Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the pump motor assembly. You can drive the pump motor assembly according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Table 5-22 Set Items in Pump Motor Assembly Endurance Menu Set item Contents Set value...

  • Page 258: Print Head Endurance (Nozzle Print) Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual The pump endurance running sequence is as follows. 1. Pump endurance running starts. 2. Pump phase detection is performed. 3. Rotates with the specified suction speed. This rotation is counted as one cycle. Step 2 above is repeated the number of times specified as follows.

  • Page 259: General Endurance Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.13.5 General Endurance Menu This menu performs the general endurance running. You can operate various driving systems according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Table 5-23 Set Items in General Endurance Menu Set item Contents Set value...

  • Page 260: Endurance Running Check Menu

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.13.6 Endurance Running Check Menu In this menu, you can confirm the number of endurance running cycles that have been already finished. The number of endurance running cycles is stored in NVRAM in the system. Therefore, even if a serious error occurs during endurance running, you can confirm the number of finished cycles just before the occurrence of the serious error.

  • Page 261: Excontrol Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.15 ExControl Menu In this menu, you can diagnose the equipment on the controller board. Table 5-24 Controller Board Check Item Items Contents Version Firmware, board revision Sensors Tank status, Electromagnetic valve, Pre-heater thermistor, platen thermistor 1/2, after-heater thermistor, Ink ID for 4 cartridges, Ink NOT sensor for 4 cartridges, ink END sensor for 4 cartridges...

  • Page 262: Sensor

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.15.2 Sensor The status of the following sensors on the controller board is displayed. [<] key [<] key [>] key [>] key [<] key [>] key (1) Tank Status Displays the status of sub tank and electromagnetic valve. [<] key [<] key [>] key...
  • Page 263 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode Pressing [Enter] key or [Cancel] key turns on/off the electromagnetic valve. [Enter] key [Cancel] key (3) Miscellaneous Displays the status of the following sensors on the panel. • Pre-heater thermistor • Platen heater thermistor •...

  • Page 264: Mist Fan

    5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5.15.3 Mist Fan Checks if the mist fan operates correctly. When this menu is selected, the mist fan is turned on (activated). 5.15.4 Heater In this menu, you can check whether pre-heater, platen heater, and after-heater works properly or not. The °...

  • Page 265: Paperinitial Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode 5.16 PaperInitial Menu In this menu, you can set the media detection method in the self-diagnosis mode. The default value is the same as the one in the normal operation mode. Select either Top & Width / Width / Off. When Off is selected, you can set the media width in the media width setting menu.
  • Page 266 5 Self-Diagnosis Mode VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Rev.-00 5-68...

  • Page 267: Introduction

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6 Maintenance Mode 2 6 Maintenance Mode 2 Introduction ..................... 6- 2 Operations in Maintenance Mode............6- 2 6.2.1 Starting Up the Maintenance Mode ..........6-2 6.2.2 Operating Maintenance Mode............6-2 Maintenance Menu.................. 6- 3 6.3.1 Counter Display Menu ..............6-3 6.3.2 Counter Initialization Menu ............

  • Page 268: Maintenance Mode

    6 Maintenance Mode 2 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on the maintenance mode . The maintenance mode provides the user with functions of displaying and initializing the life counters. It is used in the manufacturing process, adjustment, and maintenance. The maintenance mode is implemented in the system firmware.

  • Page 269: Maintenance Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6 Maintenance Mode 2 6.2.2 Operating Maintenance Mode 2 "5.3 Operations in Self-Diagnosis Mode" p.5-6 6.3 Maintenance Menu The maintenance menu includes the following diagnosis items. Table 6-1 Diagnosis Items in Maintenance Menu Diagnosis item Contents Reference Counter: Indication Displays the life counter...
  • Page 270 6 Maintenance Mode 2 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 6-2 Diagnosis Items in Counter Display Menu(Continued) Diagnosis item Contents Used Ink M Displays the ink consumption (M) counter. Used Ink Y Displays the ink consumption (Y) counter. Print Number Displays the total number of printed copies. Waste Ink Displays the waste ink amount counter.

  • Page 271: Maintenance Mode

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6 Maintenance Mode 2 Next menu Previous menu Ink consumption (K) counter Previous menu Next menu Ink consumption (C) counter Previous menu Next menu Ink consumption (M) counter Next menu Previous menu Ink consumption (Y) counter Previous menu Next menu Total number of printed copies...

  • Page 272: Counter Initialization Menu

    6 Maintenance Mode 2 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6.3.2 Counter Initialization Menu This menu initializes the life counters. The parameters that can be initialized in this menu are as follows. Table 6-3 Diagnosis Items in Counter Initialization Menu Diagnosis item Contents Print Num.

  • Page 273: Counter Print Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6 Maintenance Mode 2 [Enter] Previous menu Next menu Previous menu Previous menu Next menu Previous menu Next menu Next menu Previous menu Next menu Previous menu Next menu Previous menu Previous menu Next menu Next menu Previous menu Previous menu Next menu...

  • Page 274: Media Feed Menu

    6 Maintenance Mode 2 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 6.3.4 Media Feed Menu This menu feeds media into the printer frontward or backward. The mechanical initialization should be performed, if it is not performed yet. Rev.-00...

  • Page 275: Receiving Parameters

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment Adjustment Introduction ..................... 7- 2 Adjustment Item..................7- 2 Working with Dedicated Network Software.......... 7- 6 7.3.1 Parameter Backup ................. 7-6 7.3.2 Jigs and Tools................7-6 7.3.3 Required Environment ..............7-7 7.3.4 Receiving Parameters..............7-10 7.3.5 Firmware Installation..............
  • Page 276 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual PG Height Adjustment ................7- 33 7.8.1 Jigs and Tools ................7-33 7.8.2 Adjustment Procedure ..............7-33 P_EDGE Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ..........7- 35 7.9.1 Jigs and Tools ................7-36 7.9.2 Adjustment Procedure ..............7-36 Rev.-00...

  • Page 277: Uni-D / Bi-D High Adjustment

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on necessary adjustment items and procedures. "8.4 Jigs and Tools" p.8-6 7.2 Adjustment Item This section describes the adjustment items required in part replacement procedures. When you adjust or replace any of the maintenance parts listed in "Table 7-1 Adjustment Item List", you must always adjust the plotout quality using the self-diagnosis function referring to Table 7-1"Adjustment Item List"(p.7-3).

  • Page 278: Side Margin Adjustment Menu

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 7-1 Adjustment Item List(Continued) Part replaced or Adjustment Adjustment item Reference adjusted order Main board Parameter backup "7.3.1 Parameter assembly Backup" p.7-7 Firmware installation "7.3.5 Firmware Installation" p.7-12 Head rank input (no need for initial ink "(1) Head Rank"...

  • Page 279: Test Printing Menu

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment Table 7-1 Adjustment Item List(Continued) Part replaced or Adjustment Adjustment item Reference adjusted order P_EDGE sensor P_EDGE sensor sensitivity adjustment "7.9 P_EDGE assembly Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment" p.7-36 Side margin adjustment "5.7.6 Side Margin Adjustment Menu" p.5-38 PF_ENC assembly PF_ENC assembly mounting position...
  • Page 280 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 7-1 Adjustment Item List(Continued) Part replaced or Adjustment Adjustment item Reference adjusted order Carriage assembly PG height adjustment "7.8 PG Height Adjustment" p.7-34 CR belt tension adjustment "7.6 CR Speed Reduction Belt Tension Adjustment" p.7-27 CR encoder inspection "5.5.5 Encoder...

  • Page 281: Sending Parameters

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7.3 Working with Dedicated Network Software On this plotter, adjustment parameters can be downloaded and installed, also, the firmware can be installed via network by using dedicated software. In case of MAIN board replacement, work in the following order. 1.

  • Page 282: Required Environment

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.3.3 Required Environment Before starting work, set up the following environment. (1) Dedicated Network Software Startup and Plotter IP Address Check Once "MUTOH Maintenance Engineer Assistant" is started, there is no need to exit it until a series of processes completes.
  • Page 283 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment (2) PC IP Address Setting To set up on Windows XP with the default IP address on the plotter, follow the steps below. 1. From [Control Panel], open [Network Connections]. 2. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties]. 3.
  • Page 284 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Click [OK] to finish the setting. CAUTION When the plotter and PC are not directly connected with crossover cable but connected via hub, the IP address needs to be different from that of devices on the network to be connected.
  • Page 285 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7.3.4 Receiving Parameters This section describes the procedure to record backup parameters to the PC from the existing MAIN board assembly. To download backup parameters, follow the steps below. 1. Click [Parameter Receive]. 2. In the "Parameter receive check" window, click [OK].

  • Page 286: Firmware Installation

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.3.5 Firmware Installation This section describes the procedure to install the firmware. The NVRAM (Flash-ROM) on the MAIN board assembly stores the programs (firmware) that control the machine operations. When performing the following maintenance works, always install the firmware. •...
  • Page 287 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 2. Select a file to be transferred from the folder where the firmware is saved, and click [Open]. 3. In the "Firm installation check" window, click [OK]. Installation will start. 4. If the "Transfer completed" window opens, click [OK] to close the window.
  • Page 288 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual (2) Confirming Completion of Installation to Plotter Program installation to plotter continues even after the "Transfer completed" window is closed. Check whether the program is properly installed from the operation panel. 1. When firmware transfer starts, the LCD display on the plotter’s operation control panel changes to [Program receiving].
  • Page 289 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 3. If the LCD displays [transfer complete], the buzzer sounds three times and only the Power LED turns on among all LEDs. ×××××× ×× 4. When [ bytes recv ( is numeric)] is displayed, installation completes. Turn off the plotter and restart it.
  • Page 290 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.3.6 Sending Parameters NOTE Before sending parameters, perform the following work. • Receiving parameters: "7.3.4 Receiving Parameters" p.7-11 • Firmware installation: "7.3.5 Firmware Installation" p.7-12 The extension of the firmware file is .jfl. 1. Click [Parameter Send]. 2.

  • Page 291: Sub Controller Installation

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 4. When sending completes and the "Send completed" window opens, click [OK]. NOTE Almost as soon as the "Send completed" window is displayed, writing to plotter also finishes. If writing to plotter finishes successfully, the LCD displays the following: Transfer complete Buzzer sounds three times and only Power LED turns on.
  • Page 292 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 2. When the "Select of File to Install" window opens, select the file to be installed and click [Open]. 3. In the "Sub Controller Install Confirm" window, click [OK]. Sending will start. 4. When sending completes and the "Send completed"...
  • Page 293 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 6. When starting boot record installation on sub controller board, LCD display on the plotter control panel changes to [Sending boot code xx]. 7. When starting system record installation on sub controller board, LCD display on the plotter control panel changes to [Sending sys code xx].

  • Page 294: Rtc Date & Time Setting

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9. When [xxxxxx bytes recv (xx is numerical value)] is displayed, installation is completed. Pressing any key goes back to [Waiting for command] status. 7.3.8 RTC Date & Time Setting * Normally, this function is not used because this setting should be made in the “Time setting“ of the self- diagnosis function.
  • Page 295 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 3. When installing completes and the "Install completed" window opens, confirm that the installed date is correct, and click [OK]. 7-21 Rev.-00...

  • Page 296: Jigs And Tools

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.4 Steel Belt Tension Adjustment This section describes the procedure to adjust the tension of the steel belt. When you have removed and installed the steel belt, always adjust the steel belt tension. 7.4.1 Jigs and Tools The jigs and tools required for steel belt tension adjustment are as follows.
  • Page 297 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment • The steel belt tension specification is 0.98N ± 0.09N (100gf ± 10gf). • The range where the steel belt moves up and down in the pulley is 1 mm or less. 4. If the tension of the steel belt does not agree to the specification, adjust the tension with a steel belt tension screw.
  • Page 298 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Apply adhesive material. Part name Adhesive material applying surface 6. Close all the covers. Rev.-00 7-24...

  • Page 299: Pf Encoder Assembly Position Adjustment

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7.5 PF Encoder Assembly Position Adjustment This section describes the procedure to adjust the PF encoder assembly. After replacing the PF encoder, adjust the PF encoder position. 7.5.1 Adjustment Procedure To adjust PF encoder, follow the steps below. 1.
  • Page 300 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 5. Turn the scale around to check that the scale does not swing toward the speed reduction pulley from the center of the encoder gap. If it swings, adjust the PF encoder assembly position again. NOTE There is no problem even if the scale hits the slit guide when turned around.

  • Page 301: Cr Speed Reduction Belt Tension Adjustment

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7.6 CR Speed Reduction Belt Tension Adjustment This section describes the procedure to adjust the tension of the CR speed reduction belt. When you have removed and installed the CR speed reduction belt, adjust the CR speed reduction belt tension.
  • Page 302 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the screws (3 pieces) that retain cartridge cover stay R. Upper Lower Part name CR motor assembly Cartridge cover stay R Screws that retain cartridge cover stay R (pan-head screw with spring washer and flat washer ×...
  • Page 303 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7. Mount a tension gauge to CR motor mounting plate. Enlarged view Part name Tension gauge CR motor mounting plate CR motor assembly 8. Pull the tension gauge in a direction perpendicular to CR motor assembly so that the tension of the CR speed reduction belt equals the specification.

  • Page 304: Head Alignment (Horizontal Height)

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.7 Head Accuracy Adjustment This section describes the procedure to adjust the head slant. When you have removed and installed the head assembly, such as head assembly replacement, always adjust the head slant following the steps below. 7.7.1 Head Alignment (Horizontal Height) This section describes the procedure to adjust the head slant in horizontal direction.
  • Page 305 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 2. Make adjustment based on the printed adjustment patterns. 20mm • A: Check the slant at this point • B: Media feed direction • C: OK • D: Move the head adjusting cam upward •...

  • Page 306: Head Alignment (Vertical Slant)

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7.7.2 Head Alignment (Vertical Slant) This section describes the procedure to adjust the head slant in vertical direction. After operation such as head assembly replacement, adjust the head slant according to the steps below. NOTE •...
  • Page 307 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 2. Make adjustment based on the printed adjustment patterns. A: Check the point to check the vertical slant angle. B: Media feed direction C: OK D: Move the vertical-slant adjusting tab to the right. E: Move the vertical-slant adjusting tab to the left.

  • Page 308: Jigs And Tools

    7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 3. Loosen the head base mounting plate screw and move the head base mounting plate up and down to adjust the head vertical angle. Part name Head base mounting plate Head base mounting plate screw 7.8 PG Height Adjustment This section describes the procedure to adjust the carriage height (distance between carriage and platen).
  • Page 309 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 3. Place the PG height check jig on the platen. NOTE Place the PG height check jig where print heads pass over the jig when moving the carriage. Part name PG height check jig 4.
  • Page 310 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7. If the carriage passes over the 1.42mm part of the PG height check jig, loosen the screws (2 pieces on each side) on the left and right side of the carriage that retain the head UD collar to lower the PG. Left view Right view Part name...

  • Page 311: Jigs And Tools

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 7 Adjustment 7.9.1 Jigs and Tools The following jigs and tools are required for P_EDGE sensor sensitivity adjustment. • Test media: MF-3G (A4) "8.4 Jigs and Tools" p.8-6 7.9.2 Adjustment Procedure To adjust the P_EDGE sensor, follow the steps below. The adjustment parameters are as follows;...
  • Page 312 7 Adjustment VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8. Adjust the P_EDGE sensor adjusting volumes as shown below so that the value displayed in the operation panel becomes between 216 and 226. Counterclockwise: Sensitivity increases Clockwise: Sensitivity decreases • Trimmer R361: Rough adjustment •...
  • Page 313 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8 Maintenance 8 Maintenance Introduction ..................... 8- 2 Periodical Services ................. 8- 3 Part Life Information................8- 4 Jigs and Tools..................8- 6 8.4.1 Required Tools................8-6 Lubrication/Bonding................8- 7 Transportation of Plotter..............8- 10 Rev.-00...

  • Page 314: Introduction

    8 Maintenance VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8.1 Introduction This chapter provides information about the periodical services, part life, lubrication/bonding, and transport. WARNING Before starting any maintenance work, always perform the following operations. • Turn the printer power OFF. • Remove the power cable from the power outlet. Not doing so may cause electric shock or damage to the electric circuit.

  • Page 315: Periodical Services

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8 Maintenance 8.2 Periodical Services This section describes the periodical services required for this printer. The periodical services ensures stable plotting quality of the printer. Perform periodical inspections according to Table 8-1"Periodical Inspection Part List"(p.3) and perform cleaning and part replacement as necessary.

  • Page 316: Part Life Information

    8 Maintenance VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8.3 Part Life Information This section shows how to check the life of the service parts. To know the life of the service parts, check the maintenance counter from the counter display menu in the maintenance mode.
  • Page 317 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8 Maintenance Table 8-2 List of Parts Life Expectancy (Continued) Part Life expectancy Warning How to Replacement References display restore parts Print head 6 billion dots Check Life Replace as "4.8.9 [Head] necessary Replacing Print Head" p.4-114 Pump 182,000 times...

  • Page 318: Jigs And Tools

    8 Maintenance VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8.4 Jigs and Tools This section provides lists of jigs and tools required for service operations. 8.4.1 Required Tools (1) Tools for Part Replacement Table 8-3 Tools for Part Replacement Name Part number Remarks Phillips driver No.2 Generic product More than 250mm shaft length is...

  • Page 319: Lubrication/Bonding

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8 Maintenance Table 8-4 Tools for Adjustment (Continued) Name Part number Remarks Straight scale (100mm) Generic product MF-3G Exclusive use media For P_EDGE sensor, for print accuracy adjustment PG height check tool (64) JD-42796 8.5 Lubrication/Bonding This section covers the lubrication/bonding information.
  • Page 320 8 Maintenance VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 8-5 Lubricant List (Continued) Parts Item Manufacturer Type CR drive Y rail Apply to the hole Kanto Kasei Co., FLOIL G-MK-1 section machining securing Y drive Ltd. diagram base. Apply to the hole Kanto Kasei Co., FLOIL G-MK-1 securing the return...
  • Page 321 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8 Maintenance Table 8-6 Adhesive List Parts Item Manufacturer Type PF drive section Set screw Apply screw- Three Bond Co., 1401 locking agent to Ltd. the coupling set screw. CR drive section CR driven After adjusting Three Bond Co., 1401 pulley...

  • Page 322: Transportation Of Plotter

    8 Maintenance VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 8.6 Transportation of Plotter This section describes how to transport the plotter. Before transporting the plotter, you must package it in the same manner as it was delivered using protective materials and packaging materials so that the plotter will not be subject to excessive impact and vibrations during the transportation.
  • Page 323 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Introduction ..................... 9- 2 Troubleshooting with Error Messages ..........9- 2 9.2.1 Operation Status ................9-3 9.2.2 Errors with Message ..............9-5 9.2.3 Data Errors................... 9-12 9.2.4 Command Errors................9-14 9.2.5 Errors Requiring Reboot .............. 9-15 9.2.6 Error Messages During File Transmission........

  • Page 324: Introduction

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on possible causes of machine errors/damage and recovery actions. If the machine is malfunctioning and an error message is displayed on the operation panel, refer to "9.2 Troubleshooting with Error Messages" p.9-2.

  • Page 325: Operation Status

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting 9.2.1 Operation Status This section describes the message contents, check items, and recovery actions for normal operation. Table 9-2 Events and Check Items for Operation Status Messages Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Cover open Front cover is 1.

  • Page 326: P_Edge Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-2 Events and Check Items for Operation Status Messages(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom 8. Check cover sensor Replace cover sensor "4.3.3 assembly operation assembly. Replacing from "Sen: Cover" Front Cover of self-diagnosis Sensor"...

  • Page 327: Errors With Message

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-2 Events and Check Items for Operation Status Messages(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom 7. Main board Replace MAIN board "4.4.7 assembly may be assembly. Replacing damaged. MAIN Board" p.4- 9.2.2 Errors with Message This section describes the contents of errors with messages as well as the check items and recovery actions.
  • Page 328 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-3 Symptoms and Check Items for Errors with Message(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom 6. CR board assembly Replace CR board "4.8.3 may be damaged. assembly. Replacing CR Board Assembly" p.4-106 7.
  • Page 329 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-3 Symptoms and Check Items for Errors with Message(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Remove media Displayed if Does the same If the message appears, lever is raised message appear if refer to the action in during printing turning machine...
  • Page 330 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-3 Symptoms and Check Items for Errors with Message(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom [KCMY] Ink is running 1. Check which Remove all cartridges "5.5.4 Ink Near End short. Printing cartridge has no ink and lightly push the Sensor [KCMY]...
  • Page 331 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-3 Symptoms and Check Items for Errors with Message(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom [KCMY] Cartridge is not 1. Turn machine OFF. If message appears: No Cartridge installed. Turn it ON again Refer to action in check and check if the item No.
  • Page 332 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-3 Symptoms and Check Items for Errors with Message(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Insert specified Specified ink 1. Check if the same If the message appears: cartridge cartridge is not message appear if Refer to the action in installed.
  • Page 333 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-3 Symptoms and Check Items for Errors with Message(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom 5. For cartridge that is • If cartridge "4.10.1 displayed as NG in displayed as NG Replacing "Ctrl 2: Sensor"...

  • Page 334: Data Errors

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual NOTE • The square bracket pair in an error message contains the applicable ink color. • If no ink and no cartridge occur at the same time, no cartridge message has priority to be displayed. 9.2.3 Data Errors This section describes the message contents of data errors as well as the check items and recovery actions.
  • Page 335 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-4 Symptoms and Check Items for Data Errors(Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom I 11 error Undefined 1. Attempt • Contact our command [ ] communication customer support using PC and cable center.

  • Page 336: Command Errors

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9.2.4 Command Errors This section describes the message contents of command errors as well as the check items and recovery actions. These errors are displayed when an abnormal condition is found during analysis of PC command data. Upon an occurrence of a command error, the machine stops its operation at the same time.

  • Page 337: Errors Requiring Reboot

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting NOTE • The square bracket pair in a message may contain the applicable command code. • For the PC settings, refer to your PC's operation manual. 9.2.5 Errors Requiring Reboot This section describes the contents of reboot-requiring errors as well as the check items and recovery actions. These errors are issued when any of the following critical problems occurs.
  • Page 338 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-6 Symptoms and Check Items for CPU System Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 016 error Interruption 1. Check AC power Contact our customer Operation CPU Err exception supply and printer support center.
  • Page 339 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-6 Symptoms and Check Items for CPU System Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 016 error Address 3. Check serial • Contact our " 4 . 4 . 7 CPU Err exception error number of the...
  • Page 340 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-6 Symptoms and Check Items for CPU System Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 016 error Arithmetic 1. Check AC power • Contact our CPU Err overflow supply and printer customer support [12] exception...
  • Page 341 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting (2) Mechanical Serious Errors Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 065 error Abnormal 1. Check error history "5.5.7 PF motor condition in PF from "Test 7: History motor (X-axis)
  • Page 342 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 067 error Abnormal 1. Check error history "5.5.7 PF encoder condition in from "Test 7: History media feed Record"...
  • Page 343 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E069 error Time-out 1. Check error history "5.5.7 PF time-out condition in from "Test 7: History media feed Record"...
  • Page 344 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E071 error Overload 1. Check error history "5.5.7 PF overcurrent condition in PF from "Test 7: History motor (X-axis) Record"...

  • Page 345: Cr Motor Assembly

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 066 error Abnormal 1. Check error history "5.5.7 CR motor condition in from "Test 7: History CR motor (Y- Record"...
  • Page 346 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 070 error Time-out 4. Check if T fence is • If grease or dust "4.7.4 CR time-out condition in contaminated or...

  • Page 347: Replacing Cr_Hp Sensor

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 081 error CR_HP 1. Check CR_HP • Check connection "5.5.4 CR origin detection is not sensor from "Sen 1: of CR_HP sensor Sensor...
  • Page 348 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 075 error Abnormal 1. Check connection Reconnect head cable. "4.8.9 head cable condition in of head cable Replacing head cable or connectors on CR...
  • Page 349 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 079 error Abnormal • Communication 1. Check connection "4.4.7 communica- condition in cable may be faulty. between MAIN Replacing tion error...
  • Page 350 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-7 Symptoms and Check Items for Mechanical Serious Errors (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom E 093 error Abnormal Sub tank L sensor, two- 1. Replace sub tank L sub tank L condition in way valve or junction sensor.

  • Page 351: Error Messages During File Transmission

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting 9.2.6 Error Messages During File Transmission This section describes the error messages displayed when sending backup parameters and firmware using dedicated online software, as well as their recovery actions. Table 9-8 Error Messages During File Transmission Message Event/ Check item...
  • Page 352 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-8 Error Messages During File Transmission (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Internal Error No memory Normally not occurred. • Replace SODIMM. " 4 . 4 . 7 Memory area is SODIMM may be •...
  • Page 353 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-8 Error Messages During File Transmission (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Boot Transfer Opening • Check connection • Reconnect control " 4 . 4 . 3 failed sequence of between control board and MAIN Replacing Opening seq.
  • Page 354 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-8 Error Messages During File Transmission (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Boot Transfer AA did not Check connection • Reconnect control " 4 . 4 . 3 failed replied to Step between control board board and MAIN Replacing...
  • Page 355 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-8 Error Messages During File Transmission (Continued) Message Event/ Check item Action Reference symptom Transfer not Transfer is not Check if LED display Press any button on " 7 . 3 ready available. on operation panel is in operation panel to make Working with...

  • Page 356: Troubleshooting Without Error Messages

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9.3 Troubleshooting Without Error Messages This section describes the symptoms of errors without an error message as well as the check items and recovery actions. 9.3.1 Initial Operation Problems Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems Symptom Check item Action...
  • Page 357 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 3. Check panel cable for Reconnect following "4.4.7 proper connection at connectors. Replacing operation panel unit • Main board MAIN assembly side and assemblyf: J5...

  • Page 358: Replacing T Fence

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 2. Check panel cable for Reconnect following "4.4.7 proper connection at connectors. Replacing operation panel unit • Main board MAIN assembly side and assembly: J5...
  • Page 359 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 7. Main board assembly • Replace MAIN board "4.4.7 may be damaged. assembly. Replacing MAIN • After replacement, Board"...
  • Page 360 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Ink is not discharged 1. Are damper • Remove head cover "4.2.4 though ink charge is assembly, ink tube and check damper Removing finished.
  • Page 361 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 4. Does pump motor • Reconnect MAIN "4.4.7 rotate during board assembly Replacing cleaning operation? connector J22. MAIN Board"...
  • Page 362 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 9. Is head cable broken? Replace head cable. "4.8.9 Replacing Print Head" p.4-114 "4.8.3 Replacing CR Board Assembly"...
  • Page 363 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Machine makes no 1. Is "Sen: Cover open" • Check MAIN board "4.4.7 operations after displayed on LCD assembly connector Replacing turned ON.
  • Page 364 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Machine does not stop 5. Check power supply Replace power board "4.4.2 even if front cover is voltage (DC5V).
  • Page 365 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Ink cartridge cannot 1. Are the following • Follow the steps for the "(1) Head be detected even if self-diagnosis message "[KCMY] No Rank"...
  • Page 366 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-9 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Initial Operation Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Operation panel 1. Is operation panel Replace operation panel accepts no inputs. cover broken or cover. contaminated? 2.

  • Page 367: Media Feed Problems

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting 9.3.2 Media Feed Problems Table 9-10 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Media Feed Problems Symptom Check item Action Reference Media comes off 1. Are P_REAR sensor • Check following "4.4.7 during media set assembly and connectors.
  • Page 368 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-10 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Media Feed Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 6. When using roll Insert flanges correctly into Operation media, are flanges core pipe of media roll. Manual attached correctly? Machine registers...

  • Page 369: Printing Problems

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting 9.3.3 Printing Problems Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems Symptom Check item Action Reference Machine cannot print 1. printer driver may be Update printer driver. "7.3.5 sequentially. defective. Firmware Installation" p.7-12 2.
  • Page 370 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Missing dots in 1. Perform cleaning Operation printing. twice consecutively. Manual 2. Is ink tube filled with Perform drop ink charge. Operation ink? Manual...
  • Page 371 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Nozzle plugging or ink 3. Is nozzle face wiped/ Check wiper installation "4.9.2 splash is not eliminated rubbed correctly? condition and secure it Replacing even after cleaning.
  • Page 372 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference No printing. 1. Check power supply Replace power board "4.4.2 voltage (DC24V, assembly. Replacing Particular color is DC42V). Power Board missing.
  • Page 373 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Does ink tube have • Replace damaged ink "4.7.10 bend, scratch, or leak? tube and check if Replacing Ink cleaning operation Tube"...
  • Page 374 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 13. When cleaning Replace maintenance base operation is assembly. performed, is transmission gear shaft damaged? 14. Check head cable Reconnect head cable.
  • Page 375 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Machine outputs all 1. Check connection of Reconnect head cable. "4.8.9 black printing. head cable connectors Replacing on CR board assembly Print Head"...
  • Page 376 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 2. Have you started Printing just after initial Operation printing immediately charge may cause following Manual after initial charge? symptoms.
  • Page 377 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 4. Is shielding material Remount it at specified "4.6.8 secured at specified position. Replacing position? Suction Fan" p.4-76 5.
  • Page 378 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 11. Does pump motor • Reconnect MAIN board "4.4.7 rotate during cleaning assembly connector J22. Replacing operation? MAIN Board" •...
  • Page 379 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 17. Does residual ink Clean head as follows. collect on head 1. Clean head through assembly or in "Adj 9: HeadWash"...
  • Page 380 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Printout borders blur. 1. Does purge correct Perform purge twice Operation symptom? consecutively. Manual 2. Is media in use a Set recommended media and Operation recommended one?
  • Page 381 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Many satellites 1. Is working Use machine under specified "3.5 (unnecessary dots) environment environment. Choosing a appropriate? Place for the Shaggy plotout Printer"...
  • Page 382 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 9. Is nozzle face wiped/ Check wiper installation "4.9.2 rubbed correctly? condition and secure it Replacing correctly. Cleaner Head" p.4-121 10.
  • Page 383 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 17. Main board assembly Replace MAIN board "4.4.7 may be damaged. assembly. Replacing MAIN Board" p.4-49 Mixed color lines are 1.

  • Page 384: Parameter Initialization Menu

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Poor accuracy of 1. Is working Use machine under specified "3.5 segment length in head environment environment. Choosing a travel direction (main appropriate? Place for the...
  • Page 385 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 4. If the media in • Adjust roll receiver "4.6.10 problem is roll media, assembly position. Replacing does scroller rotate Media Holder"...
  • Page 386 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Poor linearity in media 1. Is registered head Enter correct head voltage. "(1) Head feed direction (media voltage different from Rank"...

  • Page 387: Noise Problems

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-11 Symptoms, Check Items and Actions for Printing Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 2. Does pressure roller If pressure roller collects Operation rotate harder when media dust on itself, wipe Manual pressure arm is raised? dust away using a wet soft cloth.
  • Page 388 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-12 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions for Noise Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference Abnormal noise in 1. Are there any foreign Remove obstacles and waiting mode objects or obstacles at foreign objects. noise-generating position? 2.

  • Page 389: Replacing Cr Driven Pulley

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-12 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions for Noise Problems (Continued) Symptom Check item Action Reference 5. Does the cable • If they contact with each "4.7.8 connected to CR board other, adjust the cable Replacing CR assembly on carriage position.

  • Page 390: Online Function Problems

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9.3.5 Online Function Problems Table 9-13 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions for Online Function Problems Event/symptom Check item Action Reference Scaling does not work 1. Printer driver may be Update printer driver. Operation correctly. defective.
  • Page 391 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-13 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions for Online Function Problems(Continued) Event/symptom Check item Action Reference Some data are not 1. Printer driver may be Update printer driver. Operation printed (missing). defective. Manual Some data change to 2.

  • Page 392: Other Problems

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-13 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions for Online Function Problems(Continued) Event/symptom Check item Action Reference Media feed after 1. Are print start position Update printer driver. Operation printout is excessive. and layout method set Manual properly? Printer driver setting...
  • Page 393 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-14 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions (Continued) Event/symptom Check item Action Reference 5. Power board assembly Replace power board "4.4.2 may be defective. assembly. Replacing Power Board Assembly" p.4-41 Ink cartridge cannot be 1.

  • Page 394: Replacing Print Head

    9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-14 Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions (Continued) Event/symptom Check item Action Reference Ink spills around X rail. 1. Extension tube may be • Remove maintenance "4.4.7 disconnected under ink base assembly and check Replacing system assembly.
  • Page 395 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting Table 9-15 Problems in Using Dedicated Network Software (Continued) Event/symptom Check item Action Reference 2. Is PC IP address Yes: Proceed to (3). "7.3.3 appropriate? No: Adjust TCP/IP Required properties from Environment" [Properties] of [Local p.7-8 Area Connection] in [Network Connections]...
  • Page 396 9 Troubleshooting VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 9-15 Problems in Using Dedicated Network Software (Continued) Event/symptom Check item Action Reference "Error received: Buffer Firmware size is too large. Printer repeats buzzer "7.3.5 overflow." is displayed Check if transferred operation in short cycles as Firmware during transfer.

  • Page 397: Introduction

    VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 10 Appendix 10 Appendix 10.1 Introduction ................... 10- 2 10.2 Wiring Diagram ..................10- 2 10.3 Maintenance Part List................10- 2 10.4 Exploded View..................10- 7 10-1 Rev.-00...

  • Page 398: Exploded View

    10 Appendix VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 10.1 Introduction This chapter provides referential information such as service data and exploded views. 10.2 Wiring Diagram For wiring diagram, see information below. Separate sheet “Wiring Diagram” p.1 10.3 Maintenance Part List The following table lists the maintenance parts per unit. The part number below is identical to that of the exploded view.
  • Page 399 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 10 Appendix Table 10-1 X Rail Assembly (Continued) Part name Part number Remarks Media holder DG-40313 Common with VJ26 Flushing tray (VJ) DG-40317 Common with VJ26 Flushing absorber DG-40318 Common with VJ26 Platen nonreflective tape DG-40319 Common with VJ26 PF_ENC scale DG-40320...
  • Page 400 10 Appendix VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 10-3 Cursor Assembly Part name Part number Remarks Cutter solenoid assembly DF-42234 Common with VJ12 O-ring, M6 DF-46671 Common with VJ26 O-ring, M7 DF-46672 Common with VJ26 Damper L_assembly DF-48141 Common with VJ26 CR_ENC assembly DF-48986 Common with VJ26...
  • Page 401 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 10 Appendix Table 10-5 IH Assembly (Continued) Part name Part number Remarks VJ cartridge holder assembly DG-40339 Common with VJ26 Ink cartridge control cable DG-40340 Common with VJ26 (VJ26) VJ subtank assembly DG-40341 Common with VJ26 VJ subtank lower absorber DG-40342 Common with VJ26...
  • Page 402 10 Appendix VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Table 10-8 Cover Assembly (Continued) Part name Part number Remarks DG-40362 F cover L sensor assembly (VJ16) Maintenance cover sensor DG-40366 Table 10-9 Take-up Unit Assembly (Optional) Part name Part number Remarks VJ take-up motor assembly DG-40471 Common with VJ12 Drive roller...
  • Page 403 VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual 10 Appendix 10.4 Exploded View For exploded views and the maintenance parts, see information below. Separate sheet “Exploded View” p.2-p.10 10-7 Rev.-00...
  • Page 404 10 Appendix VJ-1604 　 Maintenance Manual Rev.-00 10-8...
  • Page 405 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Electric Diagram Electric Diagram SS-5GL13-F MAINTENANCE COVER SENSOR R MAINTENANCE COVER FFC for Panel Unit (VJ16) PANEL UNIT SENSOR ASS’Y (VJ16) SS-5GL13-F INK CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE COVER SENSOR L INK SENSOR Cyan MOTOR DRIVER CONTROL CABLE (VJ26) PUMP1 PUMP MOTOR 1 CABLE ASS’Y A3955SLB×2...

  • Page 406: Version

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Electric Diagram for Ver. 1.05d Adj.Platen Test Ram Capacity Version Firm Parameter DipSW Board Rev. Panel Sensor CR Origin WasteTank Wiper Cover M.Cover L M.Cover R Lever EdgeAD Rear HeadGap Head Trans.1 Trans.2 Encorder Vacum Fan Cooling Fan Head Fan Wiper...
  • Page 407 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Electric Diagram Self-Diagnosis Function Configuration Diagram (2/3) for Ver. 1.05d Adj.Platen Test Self-Diagnosis Function Configuration Diagram(1/4) InkCharge Cleaning Economy Adjustment Nozzlcheck Print Normal Check Skew Strong Slant HeadSlant F and B 240CW Adj. Volt 240CCW 320CW 320CCW Uni-D 240...

  • Page 408: Sensor

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Electric Diagram for Ver. 1.05d Adj.Platen Test Refer to Self-Daignosis Function Configuration Diagram (1/4) InkCharge Adjustment Cleaning Refer to Self-Daignosis Function Configuration Diagram (2/4) Print SetTime Parameter Initialize Refer to Self-Daignosis Function Configuration Diagram (2/4) Update Servo Servo1 (240cps CW)
  • Page 409 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Electric Diagram for Ver.1.05d Indication Used Ink K Used Ink C Used Ink M Used Ink Y PrintNumber Waste Ink CR Motor PF Motor Pump Head K1 Head K2 Head C1 Head C2 Head M1 Head M2 Head Y1 Head Y2...
  • Page 410 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View A-111 Exploded View A-112 A-36 A-110 A-109 A-35 A-97 A-114 A-19 A-117 DG-40317 A-120 DG-40320 A-249 A-18 A-41 A-118 A-25 A-28 A-31 DG-40312 A-251 A-34 A-43 A-30 A-24 A-121 A-97 A-116 DF-49020 A-252 A-115 DF-43883 DG-40318...
  • Page 411 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View X Rail Assy 1 Exploded View A-180 A-188 A-181 A-190 A-186 A-184 A-202 A-183 A-208 A-196 A-206 A-209 A-108 A-185 A-214 DG-40349 A-183 A-107 A-190 A-184 A-106 DG-40??? A-187 A-211 DF-44115 A-105 A-205 A-182 A-207 A-206...
  • Page 412 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View X Rail Assy 2 Exploded View B-125 A-111 A-112 B-128 A-110 A-109 B-122 A-118 DF-43868 B-127 A-114 B-52 DG-40352 B-54 B-119 A-117 B-122 B-53 B-114 A-120 B-126 B-101 B-106 B-105 B-119 B-55 B-120 B-93 B-51 A-118...
  • Page 413 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Y Rail Assy C-157 C-67 Exploded View C-68 C-164 C-69 C-151 C-111 C-109 C-155 C-145 C-69 C-111 C-110 C-154 C-151 C-153 DF-49659 C-156 C-112 C-150 C-152 C-144 DG-40354 C-126 DF-46672 C-106 C-93 C-147 C-104 C-121 C-162...
  • Page 414 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Exploded View DG-40317 D-19 D-20 DG-40355 DG-40318 D-31 D-21 D-24 DG-40357 D-25 D-18 D-23 D-30 DG-40356 D-88 D-102 D-93 D-28 D-87 D-15 D-14 D-92 D-29 D-27 D-32 D-12 D-85 D-99 DG-40356 D-90 DF-49687 D-101 D-40 D-11...
  • Page 415 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Cursor Assy 1 Exploded View E-32 E-10 E-32 E-31 DG-40339 DF-46700 E-35 E-31 E-22 DF-46671 E-34 E-11 E-35 To Cartridge E-33 DF-43968 E-81 E-22 E-17 E-34 E-76 E-33 E-76 E-16 E-70 E-79 E-69 E-19 E-68 E-21...

  • Page 416: Leg Assy

    VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Cursor Assy 2 Exploded View F-16 F-23 F-15 DF-44172 F-22 F-21 DF-47867 F-20 F-19 F-11 F-10 Leg Assy F-12 Model Name: VJ-1604 2006.11.14 Rev.A...
  • Page 417 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Head Board Assy Exploded View G-20 G-14 G-19 G-15 A-200 G-12 G-14 G-13 G-15 G-18 DG- 40359 G-18 G-13 G-12 DG- 40358 G-19 G-20 Roll Media Holder Assy Model Name: VJ-1604 2006.11.13 Rev.A...
  • Page 418 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Foot Assy 1 H-91 Exploded View H-127 H-90 H-126 H-113 H-80 H-80 H-79 DG- 40170 DF- 48977 H-112 H-53 H-84 H-55 H-124 J-17 H-121 H-120 H-54 H-73 H-113 H-121 H-80 H-72 H-85 H-58 H-57 H-82 H-24...
  • Page 419 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View Exploded View DG-36753 DG-40474 DG-40484 DG-40479 DG-40482 DG-40483 DG-40471 DG-40478 DF-40556 DG-40473 DG-40427 DG-40477 DG-40480 DG-40481 Feed Assy DF-49471 DG-40475 2006.11.22 Rev.A Model Name: VJ-1604...
  • Page 420 VJ-1604 Maintenance Manual Supplement 　 Exploded View...

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