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JS500
INKJET PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. JS500-UM-151

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  • Page 1 JS500 INKJET PRINTER USER’S MANUAL MANUAL NO. JS500-UM-151...

  • Page 3: To Ensure Safe And Correct Use

    To Ensure Safe and Correct Use · To ensure the safe and correct use of your prnter, read ths manual thoroughly pror to use. · After readng ths manual, store t n a safe place for reference as necessary. · Do not allow small chldren to touch the prnter. · The followng descrbes mportant ponts for safe operaton. Be sure to observe them strctly. Conventions Used in This Manual To ensure the safe and correct use of the prnter as well as to prevent human njury and property damage, the safety precautons provded n ths manual are ranked n the three categores descrbed below. Be sure to gan a full understandng of the dfference between each of the categores before readng the Manual. DANGER Ths category provdes nformaton that, f gnored, s hghly lkely to cause fatal or serous njury to the operator. WARNING Ths category provdes nformaton that, f gnored, s lkely to cause fatal or serous njury to the operator. CAUTION Ths category provdes nformaton that, f gnored, could cause njury to the operator or damage to the prnter. Description of Safety Symbols The symbol ndcates nformaton that requres careful attenton (ncludng warnings). The specific point requiring attention is described by an illustration or text wthn or next to the symbol.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Objects such as glasses, vases, houseplants, etc. that contan water or Shock hazard around water other fluids. If any of these objects does come nto contact wth the nternal electrcal components mmedately turn off the power, remove the plug from the power outlet, and ether contact the store where you purchased your prnter or your nearest Graphtec representatve. CAUTION Do not use the printer in an unstable location such as on a slope or a location that is subject to a lot of vibration. Such locatons may cause the prnter to tp over and cause njures. ● Prohibited Do not place heavy objects on top of the printer.
  • Page 5 Avoid using the printer in the following locations. Use in such locations may result in a fire hazard or electric shock. ● • Excessvely humd or dusty locatons Prohibited • Locatons exposed to drect sunlght • Locatons exposed to hgh temperatures • Locations near flames or moisture Use at the followng places may result n malfuncton or falure. ● • Near equipment which generate a strong magnetic force or magnetic field. °C Use ths prnter n places where the ambent temperature s between 20 to 28 ●...

  • Page 6: Power Supply Precautions

    ■ Power Supply Precautions WARNING Do not damage the power cable, or modify it in any way. Moreover, do not place heavy objects on the power cable, pull on the cable, or bend it excessively. Prohibited There may be current leakage from the damaged parts, resulting in a fire ●...
  • Page 7 CAUTION The rated voltage for this printer is AC 200 - 240 V. Use an appropri- ate power source and voltage for the specifications of this printer. Usng ths prnter wth a power source and voltage whch are not compatble ● with the specifications may result in a fire or an electric shock. The operatng condtons of ths prnter are as follows. Use a power source ●...

  • Page 8: Handling Precautions

    Graphtec representative. Use of the printer in such a condition may result in a fire hazard or electric ●...
  • Page 9 Metallic items or fluids coming into contact with the internal electrical ● components may result in a fire hazard or electric shock. If such items or fluids fall or are splled nsde the prnter, mmedately turn off the power, remove the power plug from the power outlet and ether contact the store where you purchased the prnter or your nearest Graphtec representatve. Do not insert your hands inside the printer during a printing operation or when paper is being loaded. Movng parts nsde the prnter may cause njures. ●...
  • Page 10 ■ Maintenance and Inspection Precautions WARNING Be sure to turn off the power and remove the power plug from the power outlet before performing any cleaning operations. Failure to do so may result in a fire hazard or electric shock. Moreover, there ●...
  • Page 11 ■ Precautions on Handling the Consumable Items CAUTION Do not touch any metallic parts on the print heads after a printing operation. These parts wll be hot, and may cause burns. ● Prntng malfunctons may occur. ● There s a rsk of damage from statc electrcty. ● Do not touch the ink cartridge openings or the head section of the print heads. Your fingers may become stained with ink.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 LoadNg The Paper

    ■ For those with a cardiac pacemaker Ths prnter generates a fant magnetc power. Anyone wth a cardac pacemaker who feels any abnormalty should move away from ths prnter. And consult a doctor mmedately. ■ Precautions to observe when removing jammed paper When removng paper that has become jammed nsde the prnter, take care not to get nk from the paper on your clothng or hands. There s a possblty of nk adherng to your clothng or hands. ■ Precautions to Note When Unpacking the Printer If the printer was stored in a location where the temperature dropped below 10°C, allow sufficient time for the printer to become acclimatized to room temperature (the operating environment specification is the range from 20°C to 28°C) before mounting the print heads.
  • Page 13 ■ Precautions on handling ink cartridges and consumable items WARNING Never put ink cartridges close to a fire. Ink cartridges are flammable and may be a fire hazard. ● Prohibited Take care not to ingest ink or get it into your eyes. This may cause breathing difficulty or damage to your eyes.

  • Page 15: Preface

    (1) No part of ths publcaton may be reproduced, stored n a retreval system, or transmtted, n any form or by any means, wthout the pror wrtten permsson of Graphtec Corporaton. (2) The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice. (3) Whle every effort has been made to provde complete and accurate nformaton, please contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make other comments or suggestons. (4) Notwthstandng the stpulatons n the precedng paragraph, Graphtec Corporaton assumes no lablty for damages resultng from ether the use of the nformaton contaned heren or the use of the product. Registered Trademarks All names of companes, brands, logotypes, and products appearng n ths manual are the trademarks or regstered trademarks of ther respectve companes.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Contents To Ensure Safe and Correct Use .................. Safety Precautons ...................... PREFACE ........................I Notes on ths Manual ........................I Regstered Trademarks ........................ I Copyrght ............................I Chapter 1 Before Usng the Prnter ..........1-1 1.1 Checkng the Contents of the Package ..................1-1 1.2 Parts Names and Functons .....................1-3 Front Vew ..........................1-3 Man Parts ..........................1-4 LCD Control Panel ........................1-5 Prnt Carrage ...........................1-5 Mantenance staton .........................1-6 Front cover ..........................1-6 Sde of the prnter body (left) ....................1-7 Sde of the prnter body (rght)....................1-7 Rear of the prnter body ......................1-8 Rear of the prnter body (rght) ....................1-8 Chapter 2 Connecton and Preparatons ..........2-1 2.1 Connectng to the Power Supply .
  • Page 18 Man Menu (When the Meda Detect s set to "Off") ..............4-2 Man Menu (When the Meda Detect s set to "On") ..............4-2 4.3 Menu Tree ..........................4-3 Menu Tree ..........................4-3 4.4 Functons of each menu ......................4-4 Menu 4.5 Onlne Mode ........................... 4-11 Chapter 5 Software ................5-1 5.1 "GPU" and "JS RIP" .........................5-1 Major characterstcs of "GPU" and "JS RIP" ................5-1 GPU (Graphtec Prnt Utlty) ....................5-1 JS RIP ..........................5-1 Operaton systems supportng "GPU" and "JS RIP" ..............5-1 5.2 Installng "GPU" ........................5-2 5.3 Unnstallng "GPU" ........................5-4 5.4 Start up "GPU" .........................5-5 5.5 Explanaton of functons n the Prnt Setup ................5-5...
  • Page 19 5.6 Adjustng the poston of the head ....................5-8 5.7 Installng "JS RIP" ........................5-12 5.8 Unnstallng "JS RIP" ......................5-13 5.9 Start up "JS RIP" ........................5-14 5.10 Settng up models of JS RIP ....................5-14 5.11 Prntng from "JS RIP" ......................5-17 5.12 Abortng the prntng from the prnter..................5-17 5.13 Cancelng prntng from "JS RIP" ...................5-17 Chapter 6 Cleanng system ..............6-1 6.1 Purpose of head cleanng ......................6-1 6.2 Jam Test ...........................6-1 6.2.1 Purpose of the Jam Test ....................6-1 6.2.2 How to perform the Jam Test ..................6-1 6.3 Frng (empty ejecton) ......................6-2 6.3.1 Purpose of the Frng operaton ................6-2 6.3.2 How to perform the Frng ..................6-2 6.3.3 How to set the Frng Volume (the amount of empty ejectons) ........6-2 6.4...
  • Page 20 7.5 Tme to LPM (Low Power Mode) .....................7-5 7.5.1 Tme to LPM ......................7-5 7.5.2 Settng method ......................7-5 Chapter 8 Dryer Unt ................8-1 8.1 Connectng the power supply ....................8-1 8.2 Turnng the power ON/OFF ......................8-2 Turnng the dryer unt On ......................8-2 Turnng the dryer unt Off ......................8-2 8.3 Adjustment of the angle (drecton of the wnd) of the Dryer Unt ..........8-3 Chapter 9 Mantenance ..............9-1 9.1 Replacng the Ink Cartrdges ....................9-1 Ink End 9-1 Replacng the nk cartrdges .....................9-1 9.2 Replacng the Cleanng Roller....................9-3 Replacement nterval of the Cleanng Roller .
  • Page 21 When Prntng s not Satsfactory ...................10-2 If the Paper Becomes Jammed ....................10-3 Occurrence of an abnormal sound ..................10-3 Chapter 11 Specifications, optional items and consumable items ........11-1 11.1 Standard Specifications ......................11-1 11.2 Optonal tems ........................11-2 11.3 Consumable tems ......................... 11-2 Index ........................ndex-1...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Before Using The Printer

    Check to confirm that all of the items shown below are present. If any item is missing, promptly contact the store where you purchased your prnter or your nearest Graphtecrepresentatve. Name Q'ty Name Q'ty Stand 1 Set flange Stand R/L, Center bar Dryer unt 1 Set Plastc syrnge Prnthead 8/12 ø3/5 Soft tube JS500-18:8, JS501-18:12 Prnthead clamp 8/12 Outlet tube assembly 8/12 JS500-18:8, JS501-18:12 Meda Take-up Roller JS500-18:8, JS501-18:12 USB nterface cable Meda Feedng Roller Power cable (Prnter, Heater) Rubber Roller Power cable (Dryer) Installed on the Prnter Meda Tenson Bar unt 1 Set...
  • Page 24 Name Q'ty Name Q'ty One-off glove 1 Set Hex-head wrench (5 mm/4 mm) Jg, Prnthead heght adjustment Software CD-ROM User Gude CD-ROM Cleanng roller User's Manual Installed on the Prnter Jg, Ink nstallng Setup Gude Screw (Screw for Printhead fixation) 16/24 JS500-18:16, JS501-18:24 Postnng Pn 18/26 JS500-18:18, JS501-18:26 Plastic block (For Printhead fixation) 16/24 JS500-18:16, JS501-18:24 Spod (5 cc) Soluton bottle (250 ml)

  • Page 25: Parts Names And Functions

    1.2 Parts Names and Functions Front View Name Functons Top cover The upper front cover. Front cover The front cover. Front cover clear The front clear cover. Rear cover The upper rear cover. Rght upper cover The upper rght cover. Rght bottom cover The cover at the cleanng poston. Sde cover (Rght) The rght sde cover. Left upper cover The upper left cover. Left bottom cover The cover for the mantenance staton. Sde cover (Left) The sde cover. Man cleanng poston The Home Poston of prntheads. Cappng and Auto Cleanng of the prntheads are performed at ths poston. Prnt Head Mantenance poston At the ntal setup: Installaton of the prntheads and ntal pourng of nk are performed at ths poston. During normal use: Recovery procedures for nozzles of the printheads are performed n case that mantenance s requred due to faded prnt.
  • Page 26 Main Parts Name Functons LCD Control Panel Confirmation of the printer status and various settings can be performed with ths panel. Prnt Carrage Ths part moves the prntheads. Waste Ink Tank These tanks store waste nk whch s dscharged durng the ntal pourng of nk or recovery procedures of the prntheads. One s nstalled at the man cleanng poston, and the other one s nstalled at the PH Mantenance poston. Heatng board Ths board warms up meda to an approprate temperature for better prntng qualty. Dryer unt Ths unt s used to accelerate dryng of nk after prntng. Meda Take-up Roller Ths roller takes up the meda after prntng. It s used for prntng on a long pece of paper. Meda Feedng Roller Ths roller s used to set meda (roll paper). Meda Take-up Sensor Ths sensor detects the meda after prntng. After the prnted meda reaches a certan length, the Meda Take-up Roller starts takng up the meda. Left flange This part fixes the media (roll paper) onto the roller.

  • Page 27: Lcd Control Panel

    LCD Control Panel LCD Display Name Functons ONLINE Key This key switches online/offline. Press this key for several seconds to pause prntng. ESC Key Ths key cancels the current job, and returns the menu dsplay to one poston above. FUNC Key FUNC button - Ths button swtches functons of ths prnter. Press the [FUNC] key + [ ] key smultaneously to execute test prnt when no prntng s performed. ENTER Key This key confirms the selection of an item or the setting of a value.

  • Page 28: Front Cover

    Maintenance station Name Functons Cleanng roller Ths roller cleans the prntheads. The cleanng roller s a replaceable tem. Please replace t wth a new one f t becomes drty. Cappng unt These parts are used for cappng the prntheads. Meda Set Lever Ths lever s used to set or remove meda. Front cover Name Functons Pnch roller These parts are mportant parts to forward paper. They retan the paper n place. Prntng Platform The prntheads pass on ths part durng prntng. Meda gude This part prevents the paper edges from floating. (Y-encoder) Ths part s an mportant part to move the Prnthead Carrage.

  • Page 29: SDe Of The PrNter Body (Left)

    Side of the printer body (left) Name Functons Heater Swtch The swtch for the Heater (Pre Heater, Front Heater, Plat form Heater). Meda feedng System swtch The swtch for the meda feedng system. Meda take-up System swtch The swtch for the meda take-up system. Heater soket The dedcated power supply swtch for the Heater. Power soket The power socket on the prnter body. Power Swtch The power swtch of the prnter body. Side of the printer body (right) Name Functons USB nterface connector The connector for a USB nterface cable.

  • Page 30: Rear Of The PrNter Body (RGht)

    Rear of the printer body Rear view of the printer body Name Functons Rubber Roller Ths part s an mportant part to stretch the meda for better prntng qualty. Meda Tenson Bar Ths part s an mportant part to stretch the meda for better prntng qualty. Rear of the printer body (right) Rear view of the printer body 2 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) Name Functons Ink holder C, M, Y, BK Ths s where nk cartrdges are nstalled. Check the C, M, Y and BK labels on the ink cartridges, and appropriately install them in the holders specified for each.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Connection And Preparations

    Chapter 2 Connection and Preparations 2.1 Connecting to the Power Supply 1. Make sure that all the power swtches (for the prnter, heater and dryer) are at the off poston (ndcated by the "O" mark). 2. Connect one end of the attached power cables to the power sockets (for the prnter, heater and dryer) on the prnter body and the other end to an AC power outlet of the rated supply voltage. Left side of the printer body Left front of the printer body Heater Power Soket Power Switch Power Soket Dryer Unit Switch Dryer Unit Soket...

  • Page 32: Turning The Power On And Off

    2.2 Turning the Power On and Off Turning the printer On Press the "ON" sde (ndcated by the "|" mark) of the power swtch of the prnter on the left sde of the prnter body. The prnter s turned on and ntal operatons start. Press here (ON) Power Switch Turning the printer Off CAUTION To maintain the appropriate condition of the printheads, this printer automatically ● performs cleaning operations when it is in the standby mode. It is recommended to leave the power on.

  • Page 33: TurnNg The Heater On

    Turning the heater On CAUTION When the power of the printer is off, the heater cannot be turned on by turning on the ● Heater Switch. Be sure to set the temperature of the heater on the Control Panel before turning on the ●...
  • Page 34 Turning the dryer unit On Press the "ON" sde (ndcated by the "|" mark) of the Dryer Unt Swtch. The dryer starts rotatng. Left front of Dryer Unit Switch the printer body Dryer Unit Switch Dryer Unit Soket Press here (ON) Turning the dryer unit Off Press the "OFF" sde (ndcated by the "O" mark) of the Dryer Unt Swtch. The dryer stops rotatng. Left front of Dryer Unit Switch the printer body Dryer Unit Switch Dryer Unit Soket Press here (OFF)

  • Page 35: Mounting The Ink Cartridges

    2.3 Mounting the Ink Cartridges CAUTION Do not drop or shake the ink cartridges. Such actions may cause the ink to leak or ● splatter which may lead to staining of the immediate surroundings or on clothing. Do not insert and remove ink cartridges to and from the printer body too frequently. ●...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Printer To A Computer

    2.4 Connecting the Printer to a Computer Connecting the USB interface cable Connect the prnter body and a PC wth a USB nterface cable va a USB nterface connector. The USB nterface cable has connectors wth dfferent shapes for a PC and for the prnter. Be sure to check the shape of each connector and approprately connect the cable. USB Interface Connector Right side of the printer body USB connector To a PC USB2.0 Interface cable CAUTION Insert the USB interface cable securely into the USB interface connector. ●...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Loading The Paper

    Chapter 3 Loading the Paper CAUTION ● The Media Feeding System Switch and the Media Take-up System Switch have a three- stage structure. See "3.1 Feeding the paper", and "3.2 Taking up the paper" for the functions of these switches. Media feeding Media take-up System Switch...

  • Page 38: Feeding The Paper

    3.1 Feeding the paper CAUTION ● Usually, set the switch to the "=" side. Media Feeding Media Take-up System Switch System Switch Media Feeding System Switch FEEDING TAKE UP Continuous reverse rotation Automatic For printing (for normal use) Set the Meda Feedng System Swtch to the "=" sde. The sensor checks for the presence of paper, and the detected paper s automatcally fed out. CAUTION ●...

  • Page 39: TakNg Up The Paper

    3.2 Taking up the paper Ths prnter allows automatc takng up of the meda after prntng. Media Feeding Media Take-up System Switch System Switch Media Feeding System Switch FEEDING TAKE UP Continuous reverse rotation Automatic Automatic taking up the paper Set the Meda Take-up System Swtch to the "=" sde. The sensor checks for the feedng of paper, and the paper s automatcally taken up. Removal of the paper from the Media Take-up Roller Set the Meda Take-up System Swtch to the "—" sde. Whle the swtch s set to the "—" sde, the Meda Take-up Roller rotates n a reverse drecton whch allows the paper to move backward (remove from the roller).

  • Page 40: SettNg A Roll Paper

    3.3 Setting a roll paper Setting a roll paper CAUTION ● When setting a roll paper in the printer, try to avoid touching the printing surface directly with your hands. Fingerprints on the printing surface will adversely affect ink adhesion. ●...
  • Page 41 4. Remove the screws on the stocker holder on both sdes of the rear body, and remove the cover. 5. Check the drecton n whch the paper s wound, and nstall the Meda Feedng Roller wth the roll paper on the stocker holder. 6. Fx the cover of the stocker holder wth mountng screws. Left side of the rear of Right side of the rear of the printer body the printer body...
  • Page 42 7. Pull out the paper from the roll, makng sure that the left and rght sdes are pulled out evenly. Then, set the paper around the Rubber Roller and the Meda Tenson Bar. Set the paper correctly around the Rubber Roller and the Meda Tenson Bar as shown n the photos. 8. Insert the paper from the rear of the prnter body. Be sure to check that the Meda Set Lever s lowered (and the Pnch roller s rased). Media Set Lever 9. Pull the paper out from the front sde of the prnter body.
  • Page 43 10. Take up the slack of the paper, and set the Meda Set Lever to the LOAD poston. Media Set Lever 11. Set the Meda Gude. Media Media Guide To use the Media Take-up unit, pull a sufficient length of paper out, and fix it on a paper core by using tape. (See "3.4 Settng a roll paper for takng-up prntng" descrbed later). Fix with tape Slack the paper off...
  • Page 44 12. When the paper wdth detecton (Meda Detect) s set to "on", rasng the Meda Set Lever leads to the followng dsplay on the LCD and swtches to the paper wdth detecton mode. Media Set Lever Menu Media Detect Start: 0000 mm Length: 0000 mm Offline Press the [ENTER] key to perform the paper wdth detecton and to store the poston where the paper s currently set and the paper wdth on the prnter. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the paper wdth detecton. In ths case, the value whch was acqured by the mmedately prevous paper wdth detecton has been stored on the prnter. When the power of the prnter s off, turnng on the power whle the paper wdth detecton (Meda Detect) s set to "ON", and the set lever s rased (the push roller s lowered), the prnter turns to the paper wdth detecton mode. (See "3.5 Detectng the paper wdth and the poston where the paper s set" descrbed later for how to set the paper wdth detecton).

  • Page 45: How To Set The Roll Paper When The MedA Take-Up UnT S Used

    3.4 Setting the roll paper for taking-up printing How to set the roll paper when the Media Take-up unit is used To use the Meda Take-up unt, pull out the paper so that the tp of the roll paper reaches the paper core on the Meda Take-up unt. How to set a paper core 1. Set the position of the right flange, tighten the setscrews and set a paper core on the flange. Media Take-up Roller Flange Setscrew...
  • Page 46 4. Check the drecton of the Meda Take-up, and set t on the stocker holder. 5. Fx the cover of the stocker holder wth mountng screws. Left side of the front of Right side of the front of the printer body the printer body 3-10...

  • Page 47: How To Set The Roll Paper On A Paper Core

    How to set the roll paper on a paper core When you use the Media Take-up unit, fix the paper securely on a paper core by using tape. 1. Referrng to the above-mentoned method to set the roll paper, pull the paper out untl t reaches the paper core on the Meda Take-up unt. Pulling out the paper media 2. Take up the slack of the paper, and rase the Meda Set Lever. Take up the slack of the paper Media Set Lever 3. Fx the paper on the paper core by usng tape.

  • Page 48: How To Adjust The MedA Take-Up Sensor

    How to adjust the Media Take-up Sensor CHECKPOINT ● The Media Take-up Sensor may not work depending on the indoor conditions where it is used. In such a case, make an adjustment by using the following method. Set the Meda Take-up System Swtch to the "=" sde (automatc takng-up paper), adjust the senstvty by turnng the adjustment knob so that the sensor correctly detects the feedng of the paper whch allows automatc takng-up the paper. Media Take-up Sensor Adjustment knob Sensor LED...
  • Page 49 (2) Select [1.Prnt Post] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Print Post. 2.Bi-dir.Adj. 3.Print Speed Offline 4.Feed Speed (3) Feed the paper untl the paper reaches the heght of the Meda Take-up Sensor by pressng the [FUNC] key + [▼] key. Menu 1.Print Post. Start: 0100 mm Offline Length: 0000 mm Press these FUNC ▼ buttons simultaneously 2. Set the Meda Take-up System Swtch to the "=" sde (automatc takng-up). TAKE UP SW The ON side of SW-2 Press here 3. Adjust the senstvty by turnng the adjustment knob so as the sensor correctly detects the feedng of the paper whch allows automatc takng-up the paper.

  • Page 50: When The Sensor S Correctly Adjusted

    When the sensor is correctly adjusted Front side Front side Media Take-UP Sensor Media Take-UP Sensor The sensor detects the paper, The sensor does not detect the paper, and taking-up starts. and taking-up stops. When the sensor is not correctly adjusted When the sensor output is too weak When the sensor output is too strong Front side...
  • Page 51 3.5 Detecting the paper width and the position where the paper is set Setting the paper width detection (Media Detect) function Ths prnter automatcally detects the paper wdth and the poston where the paper s set. The detected value is reflected in the Print Position (printing starting position) setting. Set the Media Detect function by using the followng steps.

  • Page 52: ExecutNg The MedA Detect FunctOn

    Executing the Media Detect function (1) When the prnter s turned on whle the Meda Detect functon s set to "on", or when the meda set lever s lowered and then rased, the followng s dsplayed on the LCD. Menu Media Detect Start: 0000 mm Length: 0000 mm Offline (2) Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (In ths case, the mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value) Press the [ENTER] key to start the paper wdth detecton. When the sensor successfully completes the paper wdth detecton, the LCD dsplays "OK", and the poston of the paper and the paper wdth are stored. The stored position of the paper is reflected in the set value for the Print Position (Print Post). See "3.6 Settng the Prnt Poston (prntng startng poston)" descrbed later for detals.
  • Page 53 3.6 Setting the Print Position (printing starting position) Setting the moving direction of the Printhead Carriage The set poston of the paper whch s loaded by the Meda Detect functon (a value from the Home Poston to the set position of the paper) is reflected in the set value of the Print Position (Print Post) after adding the set value for the "Margn" (a set value for the margn on the paper edge). See "3.7 Settng the Margn (the margn on the paper edge)" descrbed later on how to set the "Margn".
  • Page 54 (3) To change the value, move the cursor by usng [ ] (left/rght) keys, and change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Menu 1.Print Post. Start: 0100 mm Offline Length: 0000 mm Press the [FUNC] key + [▲▼] poston key to move the Prnthead Carrage to the Prnt Poston to allow confirmation of the actual printing starting position. Press any key (other than the [FUNC] key or [ ] poston key) to return the Prnthead Carrage to the Home Poston. (4) Press the ENTER key to store the set value. Press the ESC key to cancel the set value. CHECKPOINT ● The immediately preceding set value remains as the current set value. Setting the paper feeding direction Set the Prnt Poston (prntng startng poston) n the paper feedng drecton by usng the followng steps.
  • Page 55 (3) Press the [FUNC] key + [▲(▼)] poston key to move the paper to the desred prntng poston. Menu 1.Print Post. Start: 0100 mm Offline Length: 0000 mm Press these FUNC ▼ buttons simultaneously Press these FUNC ▼ buttons simultaneously [FUNC] key + [▼] poston key: Feed the paper forward [FUNC] key + [▲] poston key: Feed the paper backward (4) After decdng the paper poston, press the ENTER key to return to the menu screen. 3-19...
  • Page 56 3.7 Setting the Margin (the margin on the paper edge) Set the margn (mm) between the paper edge detected by the Meda Detect functon and the prntng startng poston. Use the followng steps to set the value. (1) Select [5.Applcaton] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool 4.Print Para Offline 5.Application (2) Select [6.Margn] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 3.FH/Pre Heater 4.PH Heater 5.Media Detect Offline 6.Margin (3) To change the value, move the cursor by usng [ ] (left/rght) keys, and change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Settng range: 0000 - (Default value: 0020) Menu 6.Margin 0020 Offline (4) Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (In ths case, the mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value) (5) To reflect the set Margin value to the printing starting position (Print Position), be sure to execute the Media...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Control Panel

    Chapter 4 Control Panel Ths chapter descrbes basc functons of the keys and the Menu functon of the Control Panel. 4.1 Control Panel Control Panel LCD Display ONLINE Key FUNC Key POSITION Key ESC Key ENTER Key Name Functons LCD Dsplay The LCD Dsplay shows varous menus. ONLINE Key This key switches Online/Offline. Press this key to toggle between Online and Offline, and [Online] or [Offline] is shown on the LCD Dsplay.

  • Page 58: The Lcd DSplay When The Power S Turned On

    4.2 The LCD display when the power is turned on When the power s turned on, System, Y-Montor, X-Montor and PrntHead are checked after the Prnter Name s dsplayed. Booting > System > Y-Motor Verx.xx > X-Motor Check > PrintHead After these checks are complete, operatonal checks of the Y Montor and X Montor are performed, and then the Auto Cleanng s performed. (Auto Cleanng operatons take around 2 mnutes.) After all the checks are successfully completed, the followng Man Menu s dsplayed. Main Menu (When the Media Detect is set to "Off") Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline...

  • Page 59: Menu Tree

    4.3 Menu Tree Menu Tree Main Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool 1.Firing 2.Jam Test 3.PH Maintenance 4.Home Post. 5.Clean 6.Clean(Heavy) 7.Parking (Defoult) 4.Print Para. 1.Print Post. 0100 (0300) 1999 2.Bi-dir. Adj. 0000 (0030) 0100 3.Print Speed High Norm (Norm) 4.Feed Speed High Norm...

  • Page 60: FunctOns Of Each Menu

    4.4 Functions of each menu Menu Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 1. Ink Status Dsplays the status of each nk cartrdge. Menu Ink Status C M Y K Menu Ink Status _ _ _ _ C M Y K Offline _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Offline _ _ _ _ Ch: Indcates each nk cartrdge (Channel).

  • Page 61: Menu

    Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 5. Clean Press the [Enter] key to perform the Cleanng operatons. The P/H carrage moves to the Home Poston, and the nk pump operates for around 6 seconds. After a watng tme (operatons stop) of around 60 mnutes, roller cleanng operatons are performed. The Frng s performed to complete ths operaton. See "6.4 Prnthead Cleanng" descrbed later for detals. 6. Clean (Heavy) Press the [Enter] key to perform the Heavy Cleanng operatons. The P/H carrage moves to the Home Poston, and the nk pump operates for around 15 seconds. After a watng tme (operatons stop) of around 70 mnutes, roller cleanng operatons are performed, and the prntheads are capped. CAUTION This function consumes a huge amount of ink. Use it only when recovering nozzles after a robust fixing of ink.
  • Page 62 Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 3. Prnt Speed Set the scan speed of the P/H carrage. Menu 3.Print Speed Norm Offline Three-stage settng s possble for the scan speed. Press [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys to specfy the settng. (Default value: Norm) Norm: Recommended speed Hgh: Increases the P/H carrage speed wth lowered prntng qualty. Low: Increases the prntng qualty wth lowered P/H carrage speed. Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (The mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value.) 4. Feed Speed Set the paper feed speed. Menu 4.Feed Speed Norm Offline Three-stage settng s possble for the paper feed speed. Press [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys to specfy the settng. (Default value: Norm) Norm: Recommended speed Hgh: The paper feed speed ncreases. Low: The paper feed speed decreases. Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (The mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value.) 5. Frng Vol.

  • Page 63: TMe To Lpm (Low Power Mode)

    Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 6. Flash Mode Set the Flash Mode (the mode whch performs empty ejectons durng prntng). Menu 6.Flash Mode 0001 Offline Flash only To change the value, move the cursor by usng [ ] (left/rght) keys, and change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Settng range: 0000 - 0300 (Default value: 0001) 0000 - 0009 : Flash only 0010 - 0300 : Auto clean When the settng s "0000", empty ejectons are not performed durng prntng. When the settng s 0001 - 0300, empty ejectons are performed at the Home Poston accordng to the set value for the number of passes. See "6.5.1 Flash Mode" descrbed later for detals about settngs. Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (The mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value.) 5. Applcaton 1. Tme to LPM Set the tme nterval (mn) to move to the LOW power mode when the prnter s n the standby mode.
  • Page 64 Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 3. Platform Set the temperature (°C) for the Platform Heater. Menu 3.Platform 0045 Offline To change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Settng range: 0000 - 0099 (Default value: 0045) Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (The mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value.) If a value of 60°C or over is specified, a protection circuit works, and the temperature does not move exceedng 60 °C. 4. PH Heater Set the temperature (°C) for the PH Heater. Menu 4.PH Heater 0030 Offline To change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Settng range: 0000 - 0099 (Default value: 0030) Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (The mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value.) If a value of 60°C or over is specified, a protection circuit works, and the...
  • Page 65 Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 6. Margn Set the margn (mm) between the paper edge and the prntng startng poston. Menu 6.Margin 0020 Offline "XXXX" The value whch s dsplayed n a blnkng mode ndcates the margn from the paper edge. To change the value, move the cursor by usng [ ] (left/rght) keys, and change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Settng range: 0000 - 0999 (Default value: 0020) Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (The mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value.) CAUTION To reflect the setting of the margin to the printing starting position (Print Position), be sure to execute the Media Detect (paper width detection) function again after setting the margin on this screen.
  • Page 66 Man Menu Sub Menu Functon descrpton 6. Mantenance 1. Movng Test Performs a movng test of the PH carrage and the Meda Feed Roller. Menu 1.Moving Test 0000 Offline Press the [ENTER] key to start the test. The P/H carrage moves from rght and left, and the Meda Feed s performed for each rotaton. In ths case, the P/H does not perform ejecton. The numerc value on the LCD ndcates the number of rotatons of the P/H carrage's movement. Press the [ESC] key to qut the test.

  • Page 67: OnlNe Mode

    4.5 Online Mode Press the [Onlne] key from the Man Menu to swtch to the Onlne Mode. Menu 1.Ink Status Waiting 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para OnLine Display in the Offline Mode Display in the Online Mode The followng screen s dsplayed when data s transferred from a PC. Printing Total lines Total:XXXX Finished lines Finished:XXXX RipReady lines OnLine RipReady:XXXX Total: The total number of data lnes (the number of passes). Fnsh: The number of lnes of prntng completed.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Software

    Chapter 5 Software Ths chapter descrbes GPU (Graphtec Prnt Utlty) and JS RIP. 5.1 "GPU" and "JS RIP" Major characteristics of "GPU" and "JS RIP" GPU (Graphtec Print Utility) Ths utlty allows adjustment of the Prntheads (adjustment of X and Y postons and bdrectonal poston adjustment) and meda feed compensaton. JS RIP Ths utlty allows converson of mages for prntng. <Major functons> • Import of .BMP, .JPG and .TIFF files is possible. • Settng of Color Fles s possble. • Settng of prntng condtons (resoluton, undrectonal or bdrectonal) s possble by assocatng wth GPU. • Adjustment and setting of printing size, quantity and layout is possible.

  • Page 70: InstallNg "Gpu

    5.2 Installing "GPU" To reinstall GPU, uninstall it first. Perform steps described in "5.3 Uninstalling GPU" first. 1. Install "GPU" from the attached CD. Execute "Setup.exe". 2. Browse and select the locaton for nstallaton, and then clck [Next]. Browse and select the location for installation. 3. Browse and select the type for nstallaton, and then clck [Next]. * Recommended nstallaton type: Typcal • Typical: Install "Program files", "Samples", and "USB Components". •...
  • Page 71 When "Custom" is selected as the Set Up Type, the following screen is displayed. Select the files to be nstalled and clck [Next] to proceed wth nstallaton. Installaton starts. 5. The followng screen s dsplayed after nstallaton s complete. Restart your PC before usng "GPU".
  • Page 72 5.3 Uninstalling "GPU" 1. Select "GPU" from Add or Remove Programs on the Control Panel. 2. Perform unnstallaton accordng to the nstructons on the screen. The followng screen s dsplayed after successful completon.

  • Page 73: Start Up "Gpu

    5.4 Start up "GPU" 1. Double-clck the con on the desktop. Or start up from Start → All Programs → GPU. 5.5 Explanation of functions in the Print Setup Open [Prnt Setup]. 1. Settng the EF Setup Ths functon allows settng of the EF value. To change the set value, the prnter should be onlne. Set the prnter onlne to allow for communcaton. Settng range s 0.5 - 1.5. The value can be directly inputted or can be specified by using the spin button. GET: Load the set value from the prnter. SET: Set the value on the prnter by usng a PC. Cancel: Qut ths screen. The set value whch s beng nputted s dscarded.
  • Page 74 3. Settng the Prnt Mode There are five Print Modes. Select accordng to your purpose and status of use. • Test Mode (1Pass) • 360×360 dp (2Pass) • 360×720 dp (4Pass) • 720×720 dp (8Pass) • 720×1080 dp (12Pass) • 720×1440 dp (16Pass) 4. Settng the Drecton Select the undrectonal or bdrectonal prntng. Check the check box to select the bdrectonal or uncheck to select the undrectonal prntng. 5. Settng the Meda • Ths functon allows regstraton of meda types. Use ths functon to use meda whch are made of varous materals or wth dfferent thcknesses. • Values of the "Feed Compensaton" n the "Important Setup" can be adjusted for each meda and can be stored n the memory. • Settngs other than the "Feed Compensaton" are common to all the meda. • To set the name of the meda, select Add Meda to hghlght the characters. Input the name of the new meda, and press the Enter key. • Up to five types can be inputted. • Up to 19 sngle-byte characters can be nputted. • To delete the meda, clck the desred meda to hghlght the name, and press the Delete key.
  • Page 75 6. Settng the Important Setup Ths functon allows adjustment of the head. 1) Clck [More]. 2) A warnng message s dsplayed. Select [Yes] to proceed to the Important Setup. Press [No] to abort ths operaton. 3) Ths functon allows adjustment of the Important Setup. Items which can be adjusted are "Vertical Space", "Horizontal Space", "Bidirection Compensation" and "Feed Compensaton". See "5.6 Adjustng the poston of the head" for detals. Head 1, 2, 3 Head 3 Head 2 Head 3 Head 1 Head 2 Head 1 Head 3 Head 2 (Top view) Printhead carriage...

  • Page 76: AdjustNg The PosTOn Of The Head

    5.6 Adjusting the position of the head * Perform prntng after settng the Prnt Mode to the Test Mode. * Make an adjustment under the same condtons where the actual prntng s performed. Items to be checked: EF Value, PH Heater, Prnt Speed, Feed Speed, heght of the head and thckness of meda (type). * Perform prntng wthout usng the Wave Form. 1. Make an adjustment of the position in the Horizontal Space of the head of the same color. 1) Make an adjustment of Head-1 and Head-2 first. Open the file "1_H_Space1-2_12HEAD.group"...
  • Page 77 2. Make an adjustment of the space between cyan color and other colors (Horizontal Space). 1) Open the file "3_H_Space_Color_12HEAD.group" and start printing. * For 8-head model printers, open "2_H_Space_Color_8HEAD.group". -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 +2 +4 +6 +8 +10 +12 +14 +16 +18 +20 Printing with Head-3 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2...
  • Page 78 4. Make an adjustment of the bdrectonal prntng. 1) Open the file "5_BiD_123_12HEAD.group". * For 8-head model printers, open "4_BiD_12_8HEAD.group". Printing with Head-3 Printing in the Printing with Head-2 forward direction Printing with Head-1 Printing with Head-3 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 +2 +4 +6 +8 +10 +12 +14 +16 +18 +20 Printing in the Printing with Head-2...
  • Page 79 5. Make an adjustment of the meda feed amount. 1) Open the file "6_Feed Compensate_12HEAD.group". * For 8-head model printers, open "5_Feed Compensate_8HEAD.group". 2) Set the value for the Feed Compensaton to "0". 3) Select the number of passes (resoluton) for prntng. • Settng for each pass can be stored n the memory. * To do so, settng for each pass s requred. 4) Perform prntng. 5) Check the results of prntng, and nput the compensaton value ndcated wth the lne. If whte strpes are shown, ncrease the value. If black strpes are shown, decrease the value. 6) Perform printing again to confirm that there is no banding. If the adjusted condton s not what s ntended, repeat steps from 1 to 6. * Take a memo of the set values after all the settngs are complete. * Set values are stored on your PC. Changng your PC may change the set values for the Important Setup. * After changng the settngs for EF Value, PH Heater, Prnt Speed, Feed Speed, heght of the head and thckness of meda (type), the results of adjustment may be dfferent. If you change prntng condtons, prnt the patterns for adjustment agan, and make another adjustment f the results are not satsfactory.

  • Page 80: InstallNg "Js Rip

    5.7 Installing "JS RIP" 1. Install "JS RIP" from the attached CD. Execute "JS RIP_setupVer*.**.*.exe". 2. After a whle, the followng screen wll be dsplayed. 3. Clck [Next]. 4. Browse and select the locaton for nstallaton. Clck [Next] after selectng the desred locaton. 5. Installaton contnues. The followng screen s dsplayed after successful completon. 5-12...
  • Page 81 5.8 Uninstalling "JS RIP" 1. Select "JS RIP" from Add or Remove Programs on the Control Panel. 2. Perform unnstallaton accordng to the nstructons on the screen. The followng screen s dsplayed after successful completon. 5-13...

  • Page 82: Start Up "Js Rip

    5.9 Start up "JS RIP" 1. Double-clck the con on the desktop. Or start up from Start → All Programs → Graphtec → JS RIP. 5.10 Setting up models of JS RIP Start up JS RIP to add models. 1. Double-clck the "JS RIP" con on the desktop. Or start up from "Start → All Programs → Graphtec → JS RIP". 2. Select [New Job...] from the Fle menu, and open the [JS RIP-[Job1]] wndow. 3. Clck [Install Prnter] of [Prnter Manage] from the Fle menu to open the [Install Prnter] wndow. 5-14...
  • Page 83 4. Clck [Browse] to open the [Open] wndow. 5. Select "INSTALL_PACKAGE" folder for Software CD-ROM from the [Lock in] list. Select either "GraphtecPrinter_JS500-18.pkg" or "GraphtecPrinter_JS501-18.pkg", and click [Open]. 6. Select [Overwrte] and clck [Install]. • Delete&Add: Remove the nstalled model, and add a model. • Overwrte: Overwrte the nstalled model. • Optonal Overwrte: Install models separately dependng on resoluton. 5-15...
  • Page 84 7. Several messages wll move on the wndow as n the followng screenshot. When the messages on the screen stop, t ndcates that the nstallaton has completed. Close the wndow. 8. Then, set up the nstalled model. Select [DgtalPrnter Setup] from the Fle menu, and open the [Prnter Set] wndow. 9. Select the model you have just nstalled from the lst of [Model], and clck [OK]. Ths s the end of the nstallaton process. 5-16...

  • Page 85: CancelNg PrNtNg From "Js Rip

    5.11 Printing from "JS RIP" See the "RIP Manual" for detals of the RIP functons. 1. Start up "JS RIP". Start up from Start → All Progress → Graphtec → JS RIP. Or double-clck the con on the desktop. 2. Open [New Job] and import the file (image) for printing. Or open a RIP Fle (***.pjf). 3. Select the Model from [Dgtal Prnter Setup]. 4. In [Prnter Setup], set [Prnt Model], [Meda], unlateral or bdrectonal, [Color Fle], the Repeat quantty. 5. Press the Onlne button on the prnter to make t onlne. 6. Press the [Prnt] button. 7. Prntng starts. After prntng s complete, the prntheads stop at the Home Poston n the standby mode. If no operaton s performed for 1 hour after the prntheads are moved to the Home Poston, the Cappng operaton s automatcally performed. 5.12 Aborting the printing from the printer 1. Press the ONLINE key for an extended perod of tme durng the prntng to abort the prntng operaton.

  • Page 87: Chapter 6 CleanNg System

    Chapter 6 Cleaning system 6.1 Purpose of head cleaning Leaving the printheads without performing printing for a while leads to fixed ink in the nozzles which may result n defectve ejecton or non-ejecton of nk. Printing with the nozzles which have defective ejection or non-ejection of ink deteriorates printing quality due to banding and other issues.

  • Page 88: Purpose Of The FRNg OperatOn

    6.3 Firing (empty ejection) 6.3.1 Purpose of the Firing operation Perform the Firing (empty ejection) operation from the printheads forcedly to recover nozzles from defective ejectons or non-ejecton of nk. This function is effective for recovering nozzles from a mild fixing of ink. If nozzles are not recovered by performing the Firing (empty ejection) operation, perform printhead cleaning descrbed later n "6.4 Prnthead Cleanng".

  • Page 89: Auto CleanNg

    6.4 Printhead Cleaning When defective ejections or non-ejection of ink occur due to fixing of ink, this printer can recover nozzles from the condton by usng three types of postve pressure cleanng operatons that are descrbed below. * Usually, "Auto Cleanng" s recommended to perform postve pressure cleanng. ● Auto Cleanng ● Auto Cleanng (Heavy) ● Manual Cleanng 6.4.1 Auto Cleaning Ths functon executes postve pressure cleanng forcedly from the nk pump to the prntheads to recover nozzles from defective ejections or non-ejection of ink. This function is effective for recovering nozzles from fixing of ink.
  • Page 90 6.4.2 Auto Cleaning (Heavy) CAUTION ● This function consumes a huge amount of ink. Use it only when recovering nozzles after a robust fixing of ink. Ths functon executes postve pressure cleanng forcedly from the nk pump to the prntheads. Ths functon performs longer postve pressure cleanng operatons than ordnary Auto Cleanng. Use the followng steps to perform ths functon. (1) Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para (2) Select [6.Clean(Heavy)] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 3.PH Maintenance 4.Home Post.
  • Page 91 6.4.3 Manual Cleaning To perform separate cleanng operatons for each prnthead, manual postve pressure cleanng can be performed after movng the desred PH carrage to the PH mantenance poston. Use the followng steps to perform ths functon. (1) Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para (2) Select [3.PH Mantenance] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Firing 2.Jam Test 3.PH Maintenance Offline 4.Home Post. (3) Durng operaton, a "Busy" message s dsplayed on the LCD, and the PH carrage moves to the PH mantenance poston. (4) Press the [ESC] key to return to the man menu. (5) Select [1.Ink Status] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para (6) Press the arrow key [ ] (Up/Down/Left/Rght) whch corresponds to the desred prnthead to perform ▲▼...
  • Page 92 (7) After operaton of the Ink Pump s complete, leave for around 30 - 40 seconds, and then wpe the excessive ink from the surface of nozzles by using the attached unwoven fabric or a brush. ● By leaving it for 30 - 40 seconds after the operation of the Ink Pump is complete, the CAUTION raised pressure in the ink tube and the surge tank return to their normal status. Be sure to wipe out the excessive ink on the surface of nozzles by using the unwoven fabric after leaving it for 30 - 40 seconds.

  • Page 93: Flash Mode

    6.5 Cleaning during printing When any printhead has smaller frequency of ejections of ink, the ink in the nozzle is gradually fixed which may result n defectve ejectons or non-ejecton of nk. Contnung prntng n such a condton leads to deteroraton of prntng qualty due to occurrences of bandng. Use the followng steps to set the "Flash Mode" and the "Frng Volume". 6.5.1 Flash Mode Set the empty ejection mode which is performed during printing. To avoid the fixing of ink in the nozzles of the prntheads whch have a smaller frequency of ejectons of nk, perform empty ejectons (Frng) accordng to the set value for the prntng passes. Set an approprate value by checkng the prntng condton.

  • Page 94: In The Case That The Set Value S "0003

    In the case that the set value is "0003" Menu 6.Flash Mode 0003 Offline Flash only When the settng s "0000", empty ejectons are not performed durng prntng. When the settng s 0001 - 0009, empty ejectons are performed at the Home Poston accordng to the set value for the number of passes. (Flash Only) Media Printing starts Home Position First pass Second pass Third pass Fourth pass Firing Fifth pass Paper width In the case that the set value is "0015" Menu 6.Flash Mode 0015...
  • Page 95 (4) Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value. Press the [ESC] key to cancel the set value. (In ths case, the mmedately precedng set value remans as the current set value) 6.5.2 Cleaning by the Pause (pausing printing by manual operation) function Ths prnter can perform empty ejectons (Frng) or postve pressure cleanng by pausng prntng by pressng the [ONLINE] key. If the printing quality gradually deteriorates due to fixing of ink on the nozzles of the prntheads, use the followng steps to perform prnthead cleanng by pausng prntng. (1) Press the [ONLINE] key durng prntng. (2) A "Busy" message s dsplayed on the LCD, and the PH carrage moves to the Home Poston and stops. (3) The followng LCD menu s dsplayed. Waiting 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool OnLine...

  • Page 96: AutomatC RoutNe CleanNg

    6.6 Changing the Firing Volume (the amount of empty ejections) Set the amount of empty ejectons for the above-mentoned "Frng" (empty ejecton) functon and the "Flash Mode" (the mode whch performs empty ejectons durng prntng). To change the settng, use the followng steps. (1) Select [1.Prnt Para] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para (2) Select [5.Frng Vol.] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 2.Bi-dir.Adj. 3.Print Speed 4.Feed Speed Offline 5.Firing Vol. (3) To change the value, move the cursor by usng [ ] (left/rght) keys, and change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Menu 5.Firing Vol. 0020 Offline Settng range: 0000 - 0200 (Default value: 0050) (4) Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value.

  • Page 97: Chapter 7 SettNg The Heater

    Chapter 7 Setting the heater 7.1 Outline The heater warms up the media and the printheads to an appropriate temperature to maximize the printing qualty. The current setting can be confirmed by displaying the Heat Status from the LCD Control Panel. Set the value dependng on the meda and the usage envronment.

  • Page 98: Front Heater / Pre Heater

    7.2 Front Heater / Pre Heater 7.2.1 Explanation of functions <Front Heater> Ths heater s used to accelerate dryng of nk after prntng. <Pre Heater> By warming up the media to an appropriate temperature during printing, fixing of ink and the color quality can be mproved. ● The settng s automatcally mantaned at the set value. ● For safety, a protectve crcut works, and the heater automatcally stops at 60°C. After that, the heater automatcally starts to operate after the temperature goes down. 7.2.2 Setting method Set the value from the LCD Control Panel.

  • Page 99: Plat Form Heater

    7.3 Plat form Heater 7.3.1 Explanation of functions By applying an appropriate humidity to the media during printing, fixing of ink and the color quality can be mproved. ● The settng s automatcally mantaned at the set value. ● For safety, a protectve crcut works, and the heater automatcally stops at 60°C. After that, the heater automatcally starts to operate after the temperature goes down. 7.3.2 Setting method Set the value from the LCD Control Panel. (1) Select [5. Applcaton] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool 4.Print Para Offline...

  • Page 100: P/H Heater

    7.4 P/H Heater 7.4.1 Explanation of functions The P/H Heater mantans a constant temperature of the nk n the prntheads to mprove the stablty of ejectons of nk. 7.4.2 Setting method Set the value from the LCD Control Panel. (1) Select [5. Applcaton] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool 4.Print Para Offline 5.Application (2) Select [4.PH Heater] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Time to LPM 2.FH and Pre 3.Platform Offline 4.PH Heater (3) To change the value by usng [▲▼] (up/down) keys. Menu 4.PH Heater 0030 Offline Settng range: 0000 - 0099 (Default value: 0030) (4) [Press the [ENTER] key to store the set value.
  • Page 101 7.5 Time to LPM (Low Power Mode) 7.5.1 Time to LPM By settng the Tme to LPM, the power of the PH Heater s turned on assocated wth the prntng data durng when the prnter s onlne, and s warmed up to the set temperature. Prntng starts when the temperature reaches the set value, and s controlled so the temperature s mantaned durng prntng. After prntng s complete and the Watng status contnues for the set tme, t s automatcally shfted to the Low Power Mode. The prnter automatcally shfts to the followng status when t enters the Low Power Mode. Front /Pre Heater = 30°C PH Heater = 25°C Meda sucton fan = Off 7.5.2 Setting method (1) Select [5. Applcaton] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool 4.Print Para Offline 5.Application (2) Select [1.Tme to LPM] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Time to LPM 2.FH and Pre 3.Platform Offline 4.PH Heater (3) To change the value, move the cursor by usng [...

  • Page 103: Chapter 8 Dryer UnT

    Chapter 8 Dryer Unit 8.1 Connecting the power supply 1. Check that all the Dryer Unt Swtches are set to the "OFF" sde (ndcated by the "O" mark). Left front of Dryer Unit Switch the printer body Dryer Unit Switch Dryer Unit Soket Press here (OFF) 2. Connect one end of the attached power cable to the power socket for the dryer and the other end to an AC power outlet of the rated supply voltage. Left front of the printer body Dryer Code To the AC Socket Dryer Unit Soket...
  • Page 104 8.2 Turning the power ON/OFF Turning the dryer unit On Press the "ON" sde (ndcated by the "|" mark) of the Dryer Unt Swtch. The dryer starts rotatng. Left front of Dryer Unit Switch the printer body Dryer Unit Switch Dryer Unit Soket Press here (ON) Turning the dryer unit Off Press the "OFF" sde (ndcated by the "O" mark) of the Dryer Unt Swtch. The dryer stops rotatng. Left front of Dryer Unit Switch the printer body Dryer Unit Switch Dryer Unit Soket...
  • Page 105 8.3 Adjustment of the angle (direction of the wind) of the Dryer Unit Adjust the angle (drecton of the wnd) of the dryer by loosenng the rght and left knobs. During normal operation When the angle is adjusted After adjustng the angle (drecton of the wnd), tghten the left and rght knobs. Left front of Dryer Unit the printer body Left side Dryer Unit Knob Tighten Loosen (Another Dryer Unit Knob is located on the right side)

  • Page 107: Chapter 9 Maintenance

    Chapter 9 Maintenance 9.1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Ink End When the Ink End (nk n the nk cartrdge s used up) occurs, the prnter sends an alarm and an error message on the LCD (Err.5). Replace the ndcated nk cartrdge wth a new one. Err. 5: Ink End Replacing the ink cartridges Use the followng steps to replace the nk cartrdge. 1. Select [1.Ink Status] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status Err.5 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para 2. Check the nk cartrdge wth the Ink End status from the followng LCD dsplay. Menu Ink Status Err.5 C M Y K Rn __ __ __ __ Offline Al __ M __ __...
  • Page 108 3. Grab on the grp of the nk cartrdge, and remove the nk cartrdge from the nk holder. When the nk cartrdge s removed, an error message (Err.6: No nk cartrdge) s dsplayed on the LCD. (The alarm keeps on soundng) Err.6: No nk cartrdge Menu Ink Status Err.6 C __ Y K Rn __ __ __ __ Offline Al __ __ __ __ The color of the removed ink cartridge changes to the display of underbars. CAUTION ● Do not drop or shake the ink cartridges. Such actions may cause the ink to leak or splatter which may lead to staining of the immediate surroundings or on clothing.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Cleaning Roller

    9.2 Replacing the Cleaning Roller Replacement interval of the Cleaning Roller Sediment of fixed ink and dirt are gradually attached to the Cleaning Roller after extended usage which may deterorate the cleanng ablty of the head. Therefore, t s recommended to replace the Cleanng Roller perodcally (once every three months) wth a new one. How to replace the Cleaning Roller Use the followng steps for replacement. 1. Move the Prnthead Carrage to the Cappng Poston. Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 110: Waste Nk Bottles

    9.3 Waste ink bottles There are two waste nk bottles, one on the left and the other on the rght sde of the prnter. Perodcally check, and when usng the prnter, vsually check the amount of the waste nk n the waste nk bottles to avod an overflow. If the waste ink bottles are full, use the following steps to dispose of the waste ink. CAUTION ● When removing the waste ink bottles, place paper on the floor to avoid stains by leaked ink.

  • Page 111: Periodical Maintenance

    9.4 Periodical maintenance Daily maintenance To mantan stable performance of the prnter, perform the followng everyday. Moistening the sponge in the cap with Ink Cleaning Solution The carrage s capped n the Cappng Poston when the prnter s n the standby mode. To avod dryng of the printhead nozzles, the inside of the cap is required to be saturated with an appropriate amount of moisture from Ink Cleanng Soluton. Use the followng steps to pour Ink Cleanng Soluton nto the cap. 1. Move the Prnthead Carrage to the PH Mantenance Poston. Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool...

  • Page 112: CheckNg The Waste Nk Bottles

    Checking the waste ink bottles Check if the waste ink bottles are full. If they are full, transfer the waste fluid into an appropriate container to empty them. Check for interfusion of air (air bubbles) in the printhead tubes After a long-term use, the gradual mxture of ar nto tubes may occur. If nlet tubes and outlet tubes connected to the printheads have been interfused with a significant amount of air, printing under such a condition may lead to a degradaton of prntng qualty or troubles durng prntng. Check the nlet tubes and outlet tubes everyday before startng prntng, and remove the ar f nterfuson s detected accordng to the followng steps.

  • Page 113: Weekly MaNtenance

    Weekly maintenance To mantan stable performance of the prnter, perform the followng once a week. Cleaning of the capping unit Use the followng steps for cleanng of the cappng unt. 1. Move the Prnthead Carrage to the PH Mantenance Poston. Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para Select [3.PH Mantenance] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Firing 2.Jam Test 3.PH Maintenance Offline 4.Home Post. 2. The Prnthead Carrage s moved to the PH Mantenance Poston. 3. Open the panel on the front lower rght sde. Openng the panel allows access to the Cappng Unt. 4. Wpe around the edge of the upper sde of the cap wth the attached brush usng Ink Cleanng Soluton. Then, clean the printhead nozzle plate and the lower side of the plate which fixes the printheads. 5. Open the upper and lower panels on the front left sde. Openng these panels allows access to the Prnthead Carrage.
  • Page 114 7. Carefully wipe the part which has contact with the cap on the lower side of the plate which fixes the prntheads. Move the Prnthead Carrage to the Home Poston or to the Cappng Poston after all the work s complete. Clean the Cleaning Roller with Ink Cleaning Solution Use the followng steps for cleanng. Be sure to apply nk cleanng soluton to the entre roller once every three days. 1. Move the Prnthead Carrage to the Cappng Poston. Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para...

  • Page 115: Removal Of Nk

    9.5 Handling of the printer when it will not be used for a while If the prnter wll not be used for a whle (two weeks or longer), clean the prntheads and the tubes between the printheads and the ink cartridges, and fill them with Ink Cleaning Solution before storage. Removal of ink Refer to the attached "Setup Gude", and remove all the nk from the tubes whch connect the nk cartrdges and the prntheads. Cleaning with Ink Cleaning Solution and fill the tubes with Ink Cleaning Solution 1.
  • Page 116 5. Check that the Ink Install Jg s not attached, move the Prnthead Carrage to the Cappng Staton and cap t. 6. Select [3.Cleanng Tool] from the man menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 1.Ink Status 2.Heat Status 3.CleaningTool Offline 4.Print Para Select [7.Parkng] from the sub menu by usng [▲▼] (Up/Down) keys, and press the [ENTER] key. Menu 4.Home Post. 5.Clean 6.Clean(Heavy) Offline 7.Parking 7. Turn off the power. CAUTION ● After long-term storage, the mixture of air into the outlet tubes and inlet tubes may occur due to gradual volatilization of the Ink Cleaning Solution in the printheads.

  • Page 117: Removal Of Ink CleanNg SolutOn

    9.6 Handling of the printer which has been turned off for a while Before usng a prnter whch has been turned off for a whle (two weeks or longer), use the followng steps to refill the ink. Moistening the Cleaning Roller with Ink Cleaning Solution If the Cleaning Roller is significantly hardened, it is recommended to replace it with a new one. See "9.2 Replacng the Cleanng Roller" descrbed above for detals.

  • Page 119: Chapter 10 What To Do F ThS Happens

    Chapter 10 What to Do if This Happens 10.1 When an Error Message is Displayed Explanaton of error messages 1. Warning: Wrn2 Pnch roller s not downed Wrn19 Heatng not complete Wrn20 Wll tme out 2. Error: When one of the errors lsted below occurs durng prnter wll run normally but gve alarm for warnng Err5 Ink end Err6 No nk cartrdge Err7 No paper Err8 Motor servo error Errors listed below indicate the detail for further check when self test fails Errors lsted below ndcate the detal for further check when self test fals Err9 Y raster drecton of counter s dfferent from motor...

  • Page 120: The PrNter Does Not Operate Correctly

    RIP to mprove the qualty. If no mprovement can be acheved, nk and paper type may not match. Change the paper type. Ink type Use the ink specified by GRAPHTEC. Prntng s fant and s not Nozzles of the printheads are clogged up. Perform cleanng. unform.

  • Page 121: If The Paper Becomes Jammed

    Symptom Cause Soluton Ink s not ejected. Tubes have ar nsde. Remove the ar n the tubes. (See the "Setup Manual".) No nk n nk cartrdges. Replace the nk cartrdge wth a new one. (See "9.1 Replacng the Ink Cartrdge" n ths manual.) Nozzles of the printheads are clogged up. Perform cleanng. If cleanng does not solve the problem, wpe off the nk on the prntheads. (See "6.4 Prnthead Cleanng" n ths manual.) Settng of the GPU s not approprate. (See "5 Software" n ths manual.) EF value s not approprate. Set an approprate EF value. (See the "Setup Manual".) Flexble prnted crcuts of the prntheads (See the "Setup Manual".) are connected.

  • Page 123: Chapter 11 Specifications, Optional Items And Consumable Items

    Chapter 11 Specifications, optional items and consumable items 11.1 Standard Specifications Item Specification Model 8head model 12head model Prntng system Piezo Prnt heads Xaar 126 300 dp Eco Solvent, Solvent (4 colors (BK,C,M,Y)) Ink supply system Auto nk supply by electrc pump Number of print head nozzles 126 nozzles per each External dmensons (W x D x H) 3076 x 664 x 1110 mm (Includng the stand) (approx.) Weght (Includng the stand) (approx.) 330 kg Prntng resoluton (dp) Color Hgh qualty...

  • Page 124: Optional Items

    11.2 Optional items Item name Model name Remarks 12heads upgrade kt OPH-A07 A kt for upgradng the 8-head model to the 12-head model. 11.3 Consumable items Item name Model name Remarks Prnthead IH-81000 Prntheads for replacement Ink cartrge BLACK IJ-81000BK Ink cartrdge for the JS500 seres (Volume: 500 ml per color) Ink cartrge CYAN IJ-81000C Ink cartrge MAGENTA IJ-81000M Ink cartrge YELLOW IJ-81000Y Soluton cartrge IJ-81000S Soluton cartrdge for the JS500 seres Ink cartrge BLACK (Eco Solvent Ink) IJ-81050BK Ecologcal solvent cartrdge for the JS500 seres (Volume: 500 ml) Ink cartrge CYAN (Eco Solvent Ink) IJ-81050C Ink cartrge MAGENTA (Eco Solvent Ink) IJ-81050M Ink cartrge YELLOW (Eco Solvent Ink)

  • Page 125: Index

    Index Abortng the prntng from the prnter .......................... 5-17 Adjustng the poston of the head ........................... 5-8 Adjustment of the angle (drecton of the wnd) of the Dryer Unt .................. 8-3 Auto Cleanng .................................. 6-3 Auto Cleanng (Heavy) .............................. 6-4 Automatc Routne Cleanng ............................ 6-10 Automatc takng up the paper ............................ 3-3 Before Usng the Prnter .............................. 1-1 Cancelng prntng from "JS RIP" ........................... 5-17 Changng the Frng Volume (the amount of empty ejectons) .................. 6-10 Changng the Prnt Poston (prntng startng poston).................... 3-17 Check for nterfuson of ar (ar bubbles) n the prnthead tubes .................. 9-6 Checkng the Contents of the Package ........................... 1-1 Checkng the waste nk bottles ............................ 9-6 Cleanng by the Pause (pausng prntng by manual operaton) functon ................ 6-9 Cleanng durng prntng.............................. 6-7 Cleanng of the cappng unt ............................ 9-7 Cleanng system ................................
  • Page 126 Feedng the paper ................................ 3-2 Fllng nk.................................. 9-11 Frng (empty ejecton) .............................. 6-2 Flash Mode .................................. 6-7 For prntng (for normal use) ............................ 3-2 Front Heater / Pre Heater .............................. 7-2 Functons of each menu .............................. 4-4 GPU (Graphtec Prnt Utlty) ............................ 5-1 GPU and JS RIP ................................ 5-1 Handlng of the hardened Cleanng Roller........................ 9-3 Handlng of the prnter when t wll not be used for a whle.................... 9-9 Handlng of the prnter whch has been turned off for a whle .................. 9-11 How to adjust the Meda Take-up Sensor ........................ 3-12 How to perform the Frng .............................. 6-2 How to perform the Jam Test ............................ 6-1 How to replace the Cleanng Roller ..........................

  • Page 127: Parts Names And FunctOns

    Manual Cleanng................................ 6-5 Menu Tree .................................. 4-3 Mostenng the Cleanng Roller wth Ink Cleanng Soluton ................... 9-11 Mostenng the sponge n the cap wth Ink Cleanng Soluton .................. 9-5 Mountng the Ink Cartrdges ............................ 2-5 Notes on ths Manual ................................ I Occurrence of an abnormal sound .......................... 10-3 Onlne Mode .................................. 4-11 Operaton systems supportng "GPU" and "JS RIP" ...................... 5-1 Optonal tems................................ 11-2 P/H Heater .................................. 7-4 Parts Names and Functons ............................ 1-3 Front cover ................................. 1-6 Front Vew .................................. 1-3 LCD Control Panel .............................. 1-5 Man Parts .
  • Page 128 Rollng up the paper ................................ 3-2 Safety Precautons ................................  Settng a roll paper ................................ 3-4 Settng the heater ................................ 7-1 Settng the Margn (the margn on the paper edge) ....................... 3-20 Settng the movng drecton of the Prnthead Carrage .................... 3-17 Settng the paper feedng drecton .......................... 3-18 Settng the paper wdth detecton (Meda Detect) functon .................... 3-15 Settng the Prnt Poston (prntng startng poston) ...................... 3-17 Settng the roll paper for takng-up prntng........................ 3-9 Settng up models of JS RIP ............................ 5-14 Software .................................. 5-1 Specifications ................................ 11-1 Standard Specifications .............................. 11-1 Start up "GPU" ................................. 5-5 Start up "JS RIP" ................................

  • Page 129: When PrNtNg S Not SatSfactory

    Error .................................. 10-1 Errors lsted below ndcate the detal for further check when self test fals ............. 10-1 Warnng .................................. 10-1 When Prntng s not Satsfactory........................... 10-2 When the Meda Detect s set to "Off" .......................... 4-2 When the Meda Detect s set to "On" .......................... 4-2 When the sensor s correctly adjusted........................... 3-14 When the sensor s not correctly adjusted........................ 3-14 ndex-5...
  • Page 130 ● The contents of ths manual are subject to change wthout notce. JS500 User’s Manual 30, November 2007 (JS500-UM-151) Issuer 503-10 Shnano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama Cty GRAPHTEC Corporaton...

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