Page 1 “Ink not filled” is displayed, IR lamp will power on, this can cause burning hazard. With firmware versions, older than V 3.02 L, continually check ink level. Because there will not be a message when bottles are almost empty. Part N°: AP-750, Rev. 1.1. – 23/04/04 MUTOH EUROPE N.V.
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Page 3: Copyright Notice
This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Toucan Hybrid (PJ-162-FE) Inkjet printer. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party...
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Page 5: Important Notice
Caution : No part of this product or publication may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except for personal use, without the permission of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification.
Page 6: Warranty Limitations
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 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.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................13 1.1 I ............................... 13 NTRODUCTION 1.2 W ........................13 ARNINGS AUTIONS OTES 1.3 I ........................14 MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.4 W ..............................18 ARNING LABELS 1.4.1 Handling the warning labels........................... 18 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels ......................
Page 8 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.9.2 Nozzle Check ............................... 103 4.9.3 Alignment..............................103 4.9.4 Palette................................105 4.10 C PC ......................106 ONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR 4.10.1 System requirements ..........................106 4.10.2 Selecting cables............................106 4.10.3 Connecting the interface cable ........................107 5.
Page 9 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.42 Centronics menu............................142 5.4.43 Network menu............................142 5.4.44 Utility menu ............................... 142 5.4.45 Error Display menu ............................ 143 5.4.46 Media detection menu ..........................143 5.4.47 Take-up mechanism menu ......................... 143 5.4.48 Load unit menu ............................144 5.4.49 Negative pressure pump menu ........................
Page 10 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.27 Joint printing menu ............................ 175 5.5.28 Joint margin menu............................176 5.5.29 Function setup menu ..........................176 5.5.30 CMY → K menu ............................177 5.5.31 Mirror menu ............................... 177 5.5.32 Centronics menu............................178 5.5.33 Utility menu ............................... 178 5.5.34 Error Display menu ............................
Page 11 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6 MAINTENANCE............................... 209 6.1 I ..............................209 NTRODUCTION 6.2 R ........................... 209 EPLACING CONSUMABLES 6.2.1 Refilling the ink and jetwash liquid ......................209 6.2.2 Replacing roll media ............................ 211 6.2.3 Replacement of the ink filter ........................213 6.2.4 Replacement of the print head and CR motor ....................
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Page 13: Safety Instructions
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operates this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. Important : Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when using the equipment.
Page 14: Important Safety Instructions
Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, contact MUTOH local dealer. AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 15 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
Page 16 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Do not use thinner, Benzene, alcohol or other active agents except for following parts. Doing so may result in malfunction of the product. • Inside the maintenance cover • Print head surface Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit. Never open the covers fixed with screws.
Page 17 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid When performing cleaning for long-term storage, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit. Be sure to turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Keep the printer horizontal during transportation. Be sure to do the following before attaching expansion memories.
Page 18: Warning Labels
When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline. If a warning label is damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the label. When replacing warning labels, contact MUTOH local dealer. 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels The locations of warning labels are shown below.
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Page 24: Other Safety Issues
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 1.4.3 Other safety issues Infrared-radiation due to infrared-lamp Caution Obligation to wear protective goggles Infrared light 1,2 – 1,4 µm It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active.
Page 25 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Do not leave unattended when operating A label on the machine should also warn operators and technicians that the machine should not operate when not attended. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED In case media touches the infrared lamp and / or the lamp house Due to the high temperature of the lamp house and the lamp, the media may melt or sear when it is in contact with the lamp or lamp house for some time.
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Page 27: Product Overview
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the features, part names, and functions of the printer. 2.2 FEATURES The features of the printer are explained below. (1) High speed output The Toucan Hybrid large-format printer delivers high speed and top image quality for your large production jobs.
Page 28: Part Names And Functions
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2.3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions are explained below. 2.3.1 Front N° Name Function Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other functions. Main tank Container for holding the ink and the jetwash fluid.
Page 29 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Maintenance cover This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the product. This is opened during the following conditions: When turning the unit ON or OFF When cleaning the print head surface. When cleaning the print head inside the cover, there is a waste fluid tray to collect waste fluid from the print head.
Page 30: Rear Section
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2.3.2 Rear section N° Name Function AC inlet The power cable plug is inserted here. Interface connector A connector to connect the Centronics interface. Foot switch connector A connector to attach the foot switch cable. Interface slot The network interface board attaches here.
Page 31: Flat Stand
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2.3.3 Flat stand Name Function These are used for printing on the rigid media. Front stand 1 Both the front stand 1 and the rear stand 1 can be removed when using the roll media. Front stand 2 Front stand 3 Rear stand 1...
Page 32: Operation Panel
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2.3.4 Operation panel The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions. The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below. Notes : See the sections below for using the operation panel.
Page 33 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid N° Name Setup menu display Normal [POWER] key Turn the product ON and OFF. Turn the product ON and OFF. [F1] key Executes the function assigned to F1. Executes the function assigned to F1. [F2] key Executes the function assigned to F2.
Page 34: Printer Status
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2.4 PRINTER STATUS The status of the printer is explained below. 2.4.1 Normal Indicates that the printer can draw print data when media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. The contents displayed on the LCD monitor of the operation panel are as follows.
Page 35: Changing The Printer Status
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 2.4.3 Changing the printer status To change the printer status, follow the steps below. (1) Changing the status from normal to the setup menu display Press either [MENU ↑] key or [MENU ↓] key on the operation panel when the printer is in normal status. The display of the operation panel changes to the setup menu display.
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Page 37: Installation
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the installation of the Toucan Hybrid. 3.2 UNPACKING The unpacking procedure and contents of the package are described below. 3.2.1 Unpacking procedure Unpack the package according to the following procedure. Caution : When unpacking or moving this product, always work with 4 people or more.
Page 38 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 4 : Remove the outer boards, and take out the accessories packaging box, and the slope packaging box. Name Outer board Accessories packaging box Slope packaging box Step 5 : Lift the unit by holding by the side of the product. Step 6 : Remove the packaging material (lower right side, lower side).
Page 39: Verification Of Packaged Items
Notes : If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following; The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. Nearest MUTOH local dealer. 3.2.2.1 Contents of packaged items (1) Packaging box of the main unit Name Q’ty...
Page 40 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid (2) Accessories packaging box Name Q’ty Name Power cable Cap Sponge Power cable clamp Syringe CD with Adjustment file Hexagon wrench (4 mm) Foot switch Screwdriver Screw (for Media sticking prevention Media holder plate screen) Spring (for Media sticking prevention Gloves 1 box...
Page 41 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid (3) Packaging box of the flat stand Name Q’ty Name Base frame Adjuster Foot (Centre) Hexagon socket head cap screw (M8) Foot unit (F1, B1) Each 2 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6) Foot unit (F2, B2) Each 2 T nut Foot unit (F3, B3)
Page 42: Assembly
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3.3 ASSEMBLY The assembly of this product is described below. 3.3.1 Removal of protective packaging material Protective packaging material is attached in the following locations of this product. Remove all protective packaging material according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Remove tape from all parts of the product.
Page 43: Installing Panel Sheet And Panel Cover
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 6 : Using the screwdriver attached to the product, remove the following parts to fix both side of the cushioning roller: • Screw (2) • Skirted collar (2) Name Cushioning roller Skirted collar Screw Packaging material 3.3.2 Installing panel sheet and panel cover Install the following items on the operation panel before operating this product:...
Page 44: Installing The Media Sticking Prevention Screen
Install the springs to the brackets on the product. Name Media sticking prevention screen Spring Bracket Note : If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following; The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer. Nearest MUTOH local dealer. AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 45: Installing The Power Cable Clamp
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3.3.4 Installing the power cable clamp Install the power cable clamp on the rear face of the product. Install the clamp according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Using the screwdriver attached to the product, remove the screw on the rear face of the product.
Page 46: Assembling The Flat Stand
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3.3.5 Assembling the flat stand Assemble the flat stand to feed the rigid media. 3.5.1 Checking the assembly position Please refer to the next 5 digit numbers on stickers for the stand assembly. Sticker No. １...
Page 47 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3.3.5.2 Assembly procedure of flat stand Please follow the steps below to assemble the flat stand. Step 1 : Assemble the front stand 2,3 and rear stand 2,3, a total of 4 sets. Step 2 : Mount the stand on the base frame.
Page 48 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 4 : Mount the frame with 8 hexagon M6 screws. Step 5 : Assemble each unit of front and back (4 unit) in the same way. Notes: There are stickers at the screw positions. Please refer to the sticker No. carefully. AP-750, Rev.
Page 49: Installation
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3.4 INSTALLATION Printer installation is explained below. 3.4.1 Choosing a place for the printer Install the printer in a proper location referring to the following. Caution : The ink and jetwash fluid used for this printer contains an organic solvent (CYCLOHEXANONE).
Page 50 • Places where direct sunlight or excessive lighting are expected. • Places where air conditioners blow directly. MUTOH recommends that the printer should be installed where air conditioning can be adjusted easily. 3.4.1.2 Required space (roll-to-roll) Install the printer on a flat surface that fulfils the following conditions.
Page 51: Installing The Printer
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 3.4.2 Installing the printer To install the printer, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Move the printer to where it will be installed. Step 2 : Rotate the adjusters in the direction shown below to make the printer stable. •...
Page 52 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 3 : The head gap adjustment lever of the printer is turned UP and the gap is expanded. Next, put the spirit level on the roller side of front stand one unit and Grid roller of the main body. Adjust the screw with a wrench.
Page 53 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 7 : Rear stand unit 1-3 are to be installed and adjusted in the same way. Everything must be horizontal. Notes: In the last step, the height of only the front stand 1 unit should be lowered by 2 mm with a wrench.
Page 54 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 11 : Loosen the hexagon screw with a wrench. Move it as close as possible to the media tray an tighten the screw again. Adjustable side (with hexagon screw) Description Wrench Hexagon screw Media tray Step 12 : Follow the steps below to adjust the rear flat stand.
Page 55: Preparing For A Job
Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat. Notes : If the power cable is damaged, contact one of the following locations. The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer Nearest MUTOH local dealer AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 56 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid To connect the power cable, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Plug the power cable to the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Name Power cable clamp Screw Step 2 : Plug the power cable to the AC inlet. Name AC inlet Power cable...
Page 57 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Important : Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock. Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V).
Page 58: Connecting The Foot Switch
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.3 CONNECTING THE FOOT SWITCH The connection procedure for the foot switch is described below. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead doing so at the operation panel.
Page 59 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 3 : Place the foot switch on the floor under the stand. Name Foot switch AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 60: Selection Roll-To-Roll Or Rigid Materials
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.4 SELECTION ROLL-TO-ROLL OR RIGID MATERIALS Step 1 : After powering ON the unit, following message is shown on the display *Mode* F1 → ← F2 Roll Plate Step 2 : Select the appropriate key. Step 3 : In case the unit was installed as roll-to-roll and “plate”...
Page 61: Turning The Power On/Off
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.5 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF The method to turn the power ON or OFF is described below. Important : Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage on long term.
Page 62 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Maintenance cover Step 2 : Remove the print head cap, according to the following procedure. a. Remove the fixing tape on the print head cap from the print head. b. Hold the print head cap at the bottom, then remove the hook while pulling the print head cap toward near side.
Page 63 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 3 : Put the purge plate on the purge stand. Notes: The purge plate must be placed on the purge stand whenever the power is on, except in the case when head cleaning is performed. →...
Page 64 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 5 : Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit ON. • The POWER lamp of the operation panel will light (red). Step 6 : After powering ON the unit, following message is shown on the display *Mode* F1 →...
Page 65 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid *Check maintenance Motor [CR PF LV UD] Motor [Takeup Send] Head [KCcMmY] Step 8 : After confirming the removal of the print head cap, push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. Notes : The initialization of the hard disk which is installed to the unit is performed for about 10 seconds after 3 seconds from the launch of the initial start-up operation.
Page 66: Turning The Power Off
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.5.2 Turning the power OFF Turn the power of the unit OFF according to the following procedure. Important : Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation. Doing so could result in burns. Please note that after operating the infrared lamp and infrared lamp house will keep their temperature for several minutes.
Page 67 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : The power is ON if the operation panel displays the following conditions: • The [POWER] key is in the pushed in condition • The POWER lamp is lit (green). Press the [POWER] key again to turn the power OFF. Step 6 : Following message is displayed on the operation panel for 3 seconds.
Page 68 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 8 : Open the maintenance cover. Caution : When opening/closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. Name Maintenance cover Step 9 : Put the purge plate down from the purge stand. Name Purge stand Purge plate...
Page 69 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 10 : Install the print head cap to the print head. Name Print head cap Print head Step 11 : Close the maintenance cover. • Close firmly until the cover is fixed into place. Name Maintenance cover Step 12 :...
Page 70 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : Only displayed when operating in roll-to-roll mode. Step 13 : When the media is set, performs following operation a. When feeding the media, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. b. When not feeding the media, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel or wait 10 seconds. Notes : If the pressure lever is up, the media will not feed even if the [ENTER] key on the operation panel is pressed.
Page 71: An Emergency Power Off
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.5.3 An emergency power OFF There are two emergency stops onto the Toucan Hybrid. Caution : Only to be used when a great malfunction occurs. To perform an emergency stop, please follow the instructions below. Step 1 : Push the emergency stop.
Page 72: Refilling The Ink - Jetwash Fluid
Notes : When filling the ink, use MUTOH recommended ink only. If you do not use this ink. • Printouts may become faint and the printer will not be able to detect the end of the ink.
Page 73 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Refill the ink and jetwash fluid of the unit according to the following procedure: Step 1 : Open the lid of the main tank. Name Main tank Step 2 : Turn or roll the ink supply bottle a few times, without letting the ink bubble into the bottle. Step 3 : Refill the ink and jetwash fluid of the main tank according to the following procedure: Caution :...
Page 74 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid a. When filling the ink: Place the clean funnel into the main tank, and refill the main tank with the ink from the supply ink bottle. Name Main tank Funnel Supply ink bottle b. When filling the jetwash fluid: Using the hand pump, refill the main tank with the jetwash fluid from the container.
Page 75 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 4 : Remove the funnel from the main tank, and close the lid securely. Caution : Be sure to close the lid of the main tank tightly. If the lid is not tightly closed or loose, it will cause a defect when purging, loading or unloading the ink.
Page 76 If your image is still different from what you expected, leave the printer for at least 1 hour, execute head cleaning, print your image, then check it. If you still want to make improvements, contact MUTOH local dealer. AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 77: Media Handling
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.7 MEDIA HANDLING The following describes the procedures for installing and setting the media and how to use the take-up mechanism. The procedures required for media installation is shown in the following flow diagram. Refer to the following items according to the model to be used before performing the operations. (1) Using the rigid media Install Flat Stand Make sure to use clean media tray (clean with Isopropanol)
Page 78: Setting Of The Rigid Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.7.1 Setting of the rigid media The procedure for loading the rigid media is explained below. Set the media according to the following procedure. Caution : Make sure to use a clean media tray. If not clean, clean with Isopropanol. Step 1 : Turn ON the power of printer.
Page 79 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Caution : Make sure the gap is big enough. Please not that the media tray is already 4 mm. In case the gap is not big enough, the print head could crash onto the media, causing permanent damage For example: •...
Page 80 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Media Media tray Media feed slot Step 7 : Press the [F2] key to lower the pressure rollers. Step 8 : Adjust the head gap according to the following procedure. Caution : Do not look inside at the media feed slot cover. •...
Page 81 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid b. Lift the print head by slowly turning the head gap adjusting handle in the UP direction (clockwise) until the head gap sensor lamp goes OFF again. • Keep a record of the head gap counter value at this time. Name Head gap adjusting handle Head gap sensor bump...
Page 82: Removing The Flat Stand
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.7.2 Removing the flat stand The removal method of the flat stand is explained below. When using the roll media, the flat stand installed on the printer must be removed. Remove the flat stand according to the following procedure. Important: Make sure the power of the machine is OFF.
Page 83 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Caution : Be careful not to pinch your fingers or get. Step 4 : Please raise the transportation stand-fixation-block. Caution : Be careful not to pinch your fingers or get stuck. Step 5 : Please turn the steering wheel so the head height is raised by 50 mm or more. Then, please lift the rear stand 1 with two persons until the guide pin comes off.
Page 84: Placement Of The Roll Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.7.3 Placement of the roll media The procedure for installing roll media to the printer is explained below. To install roll media, use the scroller that comes with your printer. Notes : The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. •...
Page 85 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Flange Roll media Positioning ring b. When using roll media of which the printable side is inside: Insert the flange into the roll media. Note that the end of media on the right side, viewed from the flange side.
Page 86 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Flange Screw Positioning ring Step 6 : Adjust the position of the flanges so that the dimension "a" and "b" shown below becomes equal by referring the positioning holes on the scroller. Name Flange Positioning hole Step 7 : After adjusting the position of the scroller, tighten the bolt (x 2) back in their original positions.
Page 87 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : Set the scroller onto the printer correctly by referring to the figure below. • If the scroller direction is wrong, the printer cannot feed the media correctly. Name Load Unit Scroller Positioning ring AP-750, Rev.
Page 88: Loading Roll Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.7.4 Loading roll media The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Set headgap to “0”, select roll Step 2 : Turn the unit ON. Step 3 : The printer starts the initializing operation.
Page 89 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : When raising or lowering the pressure roller, you can use the foot switch instead of the operation panel. Name Foot switch Step 6 : Lift up the tension roller at the backside of the product with your hand. •...
Page 90 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 7 : After passing the roll media through the tension roller, place in the media feed slot from the top of the damper. Notes : If there is a part not wounded tightly on the end of the roll media, wind it tightly again, then load it.
Page 91 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Media feed slot Roll media Step 9 : Press the [F3] key of the operation panel. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel. *Feed&Reel* F1 → ← F2 F. Order F. Reverse F3 →...
Page 92 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Roll media Media loading position Notes : When setting the roll media, set the both side of the media at least 5mm apart from the edge of the pressure roller. • The slippage or creases may occur during printing. Name Roll media Pressurizing roller...
Page 93 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 11 : If the edge of the roll media is set apart 5mm or less. From the edge of the pressure roller, adjust the position of the roll media according to the following procedure: a.
Page 94: Setting Winding Unit
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.7.5 Setting winding unit The setup for the winding unit is described below. When using the winding unit, set up the winding unit according to the following procedure. Notes : When using the winding unit, always load the media before printing. Step 1 : Make sure the levers are up.
Page 95 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Roll media Media tube Cushioning roller Notes : When setting the roll media to the winding unit, Check the front and back of the product and make sure the media is free of wrinkles or slack.
Page 96 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid • Rear section Step 5 : Rotate the scroller by hand, and wind the roll media to the media tube about one and a half turns. Name Scroller Step 6 : Set the roll media according to the following procedures: •...
Page 97: Head Cleaning Before Printing
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.8 HEAD CLEANING BEFORE PRINTING Before printing, perform purge and head cleaning to clean the print head surface and the nozzle. Follow the steps below for the head cleaning. Caution : When performing a head cleaning: •...
Page 98 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 5 : Press the [ENTER] key of the operation panel. • The settings are confirmed. • The unit will start the purge process. Notes : In the purge menu, if the following operation is performed, the unit will return to normal status without performing the purge process.
Page 99 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Purge stand Purge plate Step 9 : Using the attached print head wiper or polynit wipes, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself. Caution : When cleaning the print head, be careful of the following.
Page 100 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Purge stand Purge plate Step 11 : Close the maintenance cover. • Close firmly until the cover is fixed into place Name Maintenance cover Step 12 : Cleaning operation is ended AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 101: Testprinting
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.9 TESTPRINTING Follow the steps below to do a test printing and confirm that your printer operates correctly. Step 1 : Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. Step 2 : Verify that the product is at a normal status.
Page 102: Setup List
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 8 : After printing, the printer returns to the normal status. Roll - to - Roll Rigid Material Ready to Print Ready to print Cancel Lever Up Cancel Lever up Feed&Reel Purge Manual Purge User 1 User 1 4.9.1 Setup List...
Page 103: Nozzle Check
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.9.2 Nozzle Check Use this function to check if there is any clogging of nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing. Notes : If printing quality declines, or if missing dots are evident after the NozzleCheck, the print heads need to be cleaned.
Page 104 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes: For printing, refer to the following. → Refer to “Test printing” To do the Alignment, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. Step 2 : Perform accuracy adjustment printing for alignment according to "Test printing".
Page 105: Palette
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.9.4 Palette This is used when comparing the pen colour setting on the computer used and the drawn colour of the product. Notes : For printing, refer to the following. → Refer to “Test printing” AP-750, Rev.
Page 106: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc
The memory requirements may vary depending on the type of applications you are using and the complexity of the document you want to print. MUTOH recommends you use as large a hard disk and bulk memory as possible. 4.10.2 Selecting cables A Centronics interface is equipped with this printer for connecting with a computer.
Page 107: Connecting The Interface Cable
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 4.10.3 Connecting the interface cable The procedure for connecting the interface cable is explained below. To connect the printer to your computer, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Turn the printer and your computer off. Step 2 : Plug the cable connector of the interface cable into the interface connector on the back of the printer.
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Page 109: Handling The Printer
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5. HANDLING THE PRINTER 5.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains how to handle the printer. 5.2 DRAWING FLOW The following flow chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary. 1.
Page 110 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Caution : During printing, do not touch the media guide. The media guide is hot, and may cause burns if touched. Important : Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. It is obligated to wear them to avoid eye damage on long term.
Page 111: Using Media
The following are the recommended media for the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose. Notes : For more information about the recommended media, contact MUTOH local dealer. Notes : When using the recommended media, the setting values for the printing quality are set for each media type.
Page 112: Cautions On Handling Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.3.2 Cautions on handling media When you handle media, pay attention to the following. Notes : Use the recommended medias in an appropriate environment. Following are the temperature and humidity ranges appropriate for printing. Do not use any of the following media. Media with crease, scar, tear, twist or media which tends to curl.
Page 113: Precaution On Storing Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.3.3 Precaution on storing media When storing media, pay attention to the following. Notes : Store media away from high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight. Unused roll media must be removed from the scroller, rewound tightly, and stored in the original wrapping bag and the box.
Page 114: Criteria For The Media Feed
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.3.5 Criteria for the media feed The criteria for the media feed that can be used for this product are as follows. Before using media, confirm the following evaluation items. Notes : Among the following items, if following problems occurred, those may not be warranted even if the maintenance contract is concluded.
Page 115: Media Feed Compensation
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Roll direction Confirm media visually. Printable side should be outboard. (Printable side with inboard should not be allowed) Damage, wrinkle, Confirm media visually. No damage, wrinkle, stain, and stain, foreign foreign materials on media. materials on media Cardboard core I.D.
Page 116 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 2 : Set the various values shown below to perform printing by the media feed compensation by following "Media feed compensation menu". When setting the print spacing: → “Media feed compensation menu” (DistAdj menu) When setting the print depth: →...
Page 117 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 4 : Confirm printing result by referring the following figure. Step 5 : When printing by media feed compensation is finished, push the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. → Refer to “Change media feed compensation value menu”...
Page 118: Installing Media Holder Plate
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.3.7 Installing media holder plate Notes : Do not use the media holder plate in combination with rigid materials Variations in quality and use conditions could cause the edges of the media to curl, resulting in damage to the media by the print head surface.
Page 119 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Roll media Media holder plate Alignment line Platen Notes : • When installing and removing the media holder plate, handle it as shown in the figure below. Mishandling the media holder plate could result in bent metal parts that interfere with the print head.
Page 120: Menu Setup On The Operation Panel - Roll-To- Roll
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL - ROLL-TO- ROLL This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items when using the function roll-to-roll. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings. Step 1 : Make sure that the operation panel is normal.
Page 121: Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.1 Setup menu This section describes each setup menu of the printer. * SetupMenu F1 → ← F2 OriginSet TestPrint F3 → MediaSet (1/6) * SetupMenu F1 → ← F2 PrintMode Command F3 → ← F4 Layout Function (2/6)
Page 122 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup menu (3/6) Roll Setup Perform various settings for roll media. → Refer to “Roll Media setup menu” Centronics Set communication mode to Centronics interface → Refer to “Centronics menu” Network Set the network interface IP address →...
Page 123: Origin Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.2 Origin setup menu Set printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data. * Origin F1 →...
Page 124: Test Print Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.3 Test print menu Perform Test print. * TestPrint * F1 → ← F2 Setup NozzleCheck F3 → Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D (1/2) * TestPrint * F1 → ← F2 Palette (2/2) Setup items Parameters Descriptions Test print (1/2) Setup...
Page 125: Media Type Menu
Media detection error Obliqued, torn, and creased media Media jams Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink End detection error of roll media For more information, contact MUTOH local dealer. Media material Thickness Platen heater Dryer...
Page 126: Ink Dry Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid * User1 * F1 → ← F2 Heater Drier F3 → ← F4 Prev. Stick Dist Adj (2/3) * User1 * F1 → ← F2 IdleHeat IdleTimleout (3/3) Setup items Parameters Descriptions User 1-8 (1/3) Ink Dry Timer Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media...
Page 127: Head Height Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.8 Head Height menu Set the distance (head height) from the print head face to media. Head height can be changed to three levels according to media thickness. * Height * F1 → ← F2 Middle F3 →...
Page 128: Platen Heater Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup items Parameters Descriptions Thickness 80 µm to <100µm> to Change media thickness by operating the following 1000µm keys. • [F2] key: Increase setup value. • [F4] key: Decrease setup value. • [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 129: Prevention Stick Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Dryer OFF / 50°C to <60°C> to 70°C Change Ink Dryer temperature by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increase setup value. • [F4] key: Decrease setup value. • [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 130: Printing By Media Feed Compensation Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup items Parameters Descriptions Dist.Adj. (1/2) Printing Perform printing by media feed compensation. → Printing by Media feed compensation menu Change Change media feed compensation value. → Change media feed compensation value menu Print Unit Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation.
Page 131: Print Unit Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.17 Print unit menu Set the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation Notes : Refer to “Media feed compensation” for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * PrintUnit * F1 →...
Page 132: Data Size Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.19 Data size menu Refer to the print size per 1 colour of print pattern, during media feed compensation printing. Notes : Refer to “Media feed compensation” for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * DataSize * F1 →...
Page 133: Cr Size Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.21 CR size menu Sets the print size in the horizontal direction (CR: Carriage movement direction) during media feed compensation printing. * CR * ← F2 15 mm – 50 mm ← F4 35 mm - →...
Page 134: Idle Timeout Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.23 Idle timeout menu When the product is on standby, sets the idle heat time of the dryer. Notes : • The media idle timeout menu is displayed only when the roll media is used. •...
Page 135: Printing Mode Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.25 Printing mode menu Choose various settings for Printing mode * PrintMode * F1 → ← F2 PrnMode1 PrnMode2 F3 → ← F4 PrnMode3 PrnMode4 - PrnMode1 - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Print mode Prn Mode 1 For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of "Printing mode 1"...
Page 136: Inter Lace Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.28 Inter Lace Setup menu Set Inter Lace for printing. * PrintMode * F1 → ← F2 2pass - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Interface No InterLace 2 pass Ink is discharged two times per line. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 137: Repeat Times Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.31 Repeat times menu Set repeats times of printing with one printing line. * Count * ← F2 1 cnt – 4 cnt ← F4 1 cnt → ENTER F2, F4 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Count 1 cnt to 4 cnt Change repeat times by operating the following keys.
Page 138: Command Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.33 Command setup menu Perform various settings for printer commands * Command * F1 → ← F2 Resolu OnlineTimer (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command Resolu. Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. →...
Page 139: Online Time Out Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.35 Online time out menu Set time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognition of end of printing data. * OnlineTimer * ← F2 OFF – 800 sec ←...
Page 140: Joint Margin Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.38 Joint margin menu In the joint printing item, when set to “ON”, the media feed direction’ margin for the second media and on is set here. * JointMargin * ← F2 0 mm – 50 mm ←...
Page 141: Cmy → K Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid → 5.4.40 CMY K menu Makes settings for printing method to present black * CMY → K * F1 → ← F2 - Yes - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions CMY → K <NO> Use CMY (colour) ink and K (black) ink together. Always use K (black) ink After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 142: Centronics Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.42 Centronics menu Set communication mode to Centronics interface * Centro * F1 → ← F2 Centro BiCentro - BiCentro - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. Centro. Set communication mode to Centronics mode <Bi Centro.> Set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode.
Page 143: Error Display Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility (1/2) Error Disp. Displays error on the operation panel when minor error occurred. → Error Display menu Paper Det. When media is initialized, detection of width and edge of the media is performed.
Page 144: Load Unit Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.48 Load unit menu Sets the operation of the feeding unit * LoadUnit * F1 → ← F2 Inside Ouside - outside - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Load Unit Inside Set when using the roll media such as the printable side is inside <Outside>...
Page 145: Skew Check Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.50 Skew check menu Skew check during media feed is set here. * PaperSlant * F1 → ← F2 - ON - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Paper Slant Skew check is not performed <ON Skew check is performed [CANCEL] key: Jumps to the menu in the previous hierarchy...
Page 146: Write Mode Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility (1/2) Write mode Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. → Write mode menu Re-Print Set this when you want to draw the printing data saved in the hard disk.
Page 147: Reprint Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.54 Reprint menu Set following items when you want to draw printing data saved in the hard disk. • File name • Printing media number Notes : • Re-plot menu can be set when hard disk is installed. •...
Page 148: File Delete Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.55 File delete menu Set this when you delete printing data saved on the hard disk Notes: • File delete menu can be set when hard disk is installed. • If you delete a file by the File delete menu, you can not retrieve that file again. If you want to use the deleted file again, send the printing data to the hard disk of the printer from the computer again.
Page 149: Format Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid * TEMPFILE000 * F1 → ← F2 ← TEMPFILE000 → F3 → ← F4 ← → JKLMNOPQRS*UVWXYZ012 Setup Items Parameters Descriptions To-be-changed Characters you want to Select characters you want to change by operating the file name change following keys.
Page 150: Free Area Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Format Format will be performed • [ENTER] key: • Product starts formatting. • The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. * Format * Formatting Harddisk ..• After formatting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. →...
Page 151: Initialize Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.59 Initialize setup menu Returns parameters to the factory setting Notes: • Network initialize menu is displayed when the network interface board is installed. • File management initialize menu is displayed when the hard disk is installed. * Initial * F1 →...
Page 152: All Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid File Mng. The file management setup menu values are reset to factory default settings. → File management Initialize menu Initialize (1/3 – • [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. → Setup menu 3/3) 5.4.60 All initialize menu All setup values are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.
Page 153: Command Setup Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.63 Command setup initialize menu Setup values of Command setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Command * F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command No initialization Perform initialization...
Page 154: Roll Media Setup Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.66 Roll media setup initialize menu Setup values of Roll media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * RollSetup * F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Roll Setup...
Page 155: Utility Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.69 Utility initialize menu Setup values of Utility menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Utility * F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Utility No initialization Perform initialization After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 156: Head Wash Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.72 Head wash menu Perform process for washing print head Notes: • Refer to “Washing print head” for more details * HeadWash * F1 → ← F2 F3 → ← F4 Black Cyan (1/2) * HeadWash * F1 →...
Page 157: Long Term Storage Cleaning Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.73 Long term storage cleaning menu Perform process for Long-term storage cleaning.. Notes: • For operation procedures for Long-term storage cleaning, refer to “Long-term storage cleaning". * LongSave * F1 → ← F2 F3 → ←...
Page 158: Maintenance Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.74 Maintenance setup menu Check the parts’ life cycle of the product. * Mainte. * CR Motor E** F PF Motor E** F (1/6) * ALL * Lever M E** F Head U/D M E** F (2/6) * ALL * TakeUp M...
Page 159: Set Review Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.4.75 Set Review Menu Check the settings you’ve inserted earlier. * SetReview* PaperDet PaperWidth HeaterTemp DrierTemp (1/3) * SetReview* Take up Load unit Lamp VacuumTemp (2/3) * SetReview* Vacuum (3/3) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Set Review (1/3) Paper Detection Set value review Paper Width...
Page 160: Menu Setup On The Operation Panel - Rigid Material
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL - RIGID MATERIAL This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items when using rigid material. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings. Step 1 : Make sure that the operation panel is normal.
Page 161: Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.1 Setup menu This section describes each setup menu of the printer. * SetupMenu F1 → ← F2 OriginSet TestPrint F3 → MediaSet (1/5) * SetupMenu F1 → ← F2 PrintMode Command F3 → ← F4 Layout Function (2/5)
Page 162: Origin Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid printing data sent from a computer tot the installed hard disk in the printer. → Refer to File management setup menu Setup menu (4/5) Initial Return settings to the factory settings → Refer to Initialize setup menu Data Dump Perform dump printing for online function check →...
Page 163 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid And push ENTER Setup items Parameters Descriptions Origin Set Origin Position check [ENTER] key: Confirm origin position and push Determines the setup values. ENTER The print head returns as before. The operation panel returns to the normal status Notes: The print head automatically returns after none of keys are pressed for a certain period (5 sec.) while checking the origin position, to avoid drying the print head.
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Page 165: Test Print Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.3 Test print menu Perform Test print. * TestPrint * F1 → ← F2 Setup NozzleCheck F3 → Adj. Uni-D Adj. Bi-D (1/2) * TestPrint * F1 → ← F2 Palette (2/2) Parameters Descriptions Setup items Test print (1/2) Setup Performs setup printing.
Page 166: User Media Menu
Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink Output results are media depended. Media compatibility can be found at al times on our site, www.mutoh.be. Printing results on media not recommended/tested by Mutoh can not be guaranteed. * User1 * F1 →...
Page 167: Ink Dry Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.7 Ink Dry menu Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media. * InkDryTimer * ← F2 O sec – 60 min ←...
Page 168: Dist Adj Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.9 Dist Adj menu Perform various settings for media feed compensation * DistAdj * F1 → ← F2 Print Change F3 → ← F4 PrintUnit Depth (1/2) * DistAdj * F1 → DataSize (2/2) Parameters Descriptions Setup items Dist.Adj.
Page 169: Change Media Feed Compensation Value Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.11 Change media feed compensation value menu Perform printing by media feed compensation * Change * ← F2 90.00% - 110.00 % ← F4 110.00% - → ENTER F2, F4 Parameters Descriptions Setup items Change 90.00%-<100.00 %>-110.00% Change media feed compensation value by operating the following keys.
Page 170: Print Depth Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.13 Print depth menu Sets the print depth during media feed compensation printing. Notes : Refer to “Media feed compensation” for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-8) are used in common * Depth * F1 →...
Page 171: Printing Mode Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.15 Printing mode menu Perform various settings for Printing mode * PrintMode * F1 → ← F2 PrnMode1 PrnMode2 F3 → ← F4 PrnMode3 PrnMode4 - PrnMode1 - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Print mode Prn Mode 1 For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings of "Printing mode 1"...
Page 172: Printing Quality Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.17 Printing quality menu Set printing quality. Select printing quality with consideration to applications of printing data and printing speed. * Condition * F1 → ← F2 360 x 180 360 x 360 F3 → 360 x 720 - 360 x 360 - (1/1)
Page 173: Repeat Printing Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.20 Repeat printing menu Perform various settings for repeat print * RepeatPrn * F1 → ← F2 Count IntervalTime (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Repeat Prn Count Set repeat times of printing with one printing line. →...
Page 174: Commend Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.23 Commend setup menu Perform various settings for printer commands * Command * F1 → ← F2 Resolu OnlineTimer (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Command Resolu. Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. →...
Page 175: Online Time Out Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.25 Online time out menu Set time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognition of end of printing data. * OnlineTimer * ← F2 OFF – 800 sec ←...
Page 176: Joint Margin Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.28 Joint margin menu In the joint printing item, when set “ON”, the media feed direction’ margin for the second print is set here. * JointMargin * ← F2 0 mm – 50 mm ← F4 0 mm - →...
Page 177: Cmy → K Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid → 5.5.30 CMY K menu Makes settings for printing method to present black * CMY → K * F1 → ← F2 - Yes - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions CMY → K <NO> Use CMY (colour) ink and K (black) ink together. Always use K (black) ink instead of mixed CMY After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 178: Centronics Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.32 Centronics menu Set communication mode to Centronics interface * Centro * F1 → ← F2 Centro BiCentro - BiCentro - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. Centro. Set communication mode to Centronics mode <Bi Centro.> Set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode.
Page 179: Error Display Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.34 Error Display menu Set display method to the operation panel when mirror error occurred * ErrorDisp * F1 → ← F2 - OFF - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Error Disp. <OFF> No Error Display Perform Error Display After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 180: Negative Pressure Pump Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.37 Negative pressure pump menu The operational pressure of the vacuum pump is set here Notes: • Adjust the working pressure of the negative pressure pump when: Printing becomes smeared or misprinted and cannot be corrected by performing head cleaning: increase the parameter Ink drips from the print head face during ink replenishment: decrease the parameter * NegPress *...
Page 181: Version Check Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.40 Version Check Menu * VersionCheck * F1 → ← F2 Main Lamp F3 → Vacuum - ON - (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Version Check Main Check firmware version of main board Lamp Check firmware version of lamp board Vacuum Check firmware version of vacuum table (for future use only)
Page 182: Write Mode Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.42 Write mode menu Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. Notes : • Write mode menu can be set when the hard disk is installed. • Before writing the print mode on the hard disk, always set the media. When changing the printing start position (zero position), set the zero position.
Page 183: File Delete Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Re-print File name Select file name to be printed by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way. Number : 0 to 99 Change printing media number by operating the following keys.
Page 184: Re-Name Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.45 Re-name menu Change filename for printing data saved in the hard disk Notes: • Re-name menu can be set when hard disks are installed. • The file name of the plotting data that is loaded from the computer is always named "TEMPFILE000".
Page 185: Format Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.46 Format menu Perform formatting of the hard disk Notes : • Format menu can be set when hard disks are installed. • If formatting of the hard disk is performed, all data saved in the hard disk will be deleted.
Page 186: Free Area Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.47 Free area menu Displays the current condition of the hard disk Notes : • Free area menu can be set when the hard disk is installed. * FreeArea * InputFile FreeArea **G ****MB → ENTER Setup Items Parameters Descriptions...
Page 187: All Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Initialize (1/3) Returns all parameters to the factory setting. → Setup menu Media Set Returns parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting. → Media setup Initialize menu Print Mode Returns parameters in the print mode menu to the factory setting.
Page 188: Media Setup Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.50 Media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * MediaSet * F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Media Set No initialization Perform initialization...
Page 189: Layout Setup Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.53 Layout setup initialize menu Setup values of Layout setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Layout* F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Layout No initialization Perform initialization After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 190: Centronics Initialize Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.56 Centronics initialize menu Setup values of Centronics menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. * Centro * F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Centro. No initialization Perform initialization After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Page 191: Data Dump Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.59 Data dump menu Perform dump printing for online function check * Datadump * F1 → ← F2 Start / End (1/1) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Data dump Start/End Notes: • Dump printing is used by service person to check the functions on the printer.
Page 192: Long Term Storage Cleaning Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.61 Long term storage cleaning menu Perform process for Long-term storage cleaning. Notes: • For operation procedures for Long-term storage cleaning, refer to “Long-term storage cleaning". * LongSave * F1 → ← F2 F3 → ←...
Page 193: Maintenance Setup Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.62 Maintenance setup menu Check the parts’ life cycle of the product. * Mainte. * CR Motor E** F PF Motor E** F (1/6) * ALL * Lever M E** F Head U/D M E** F (2/6) * ALL * TakeUp M...
Page 194: Set Review Menu
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.5.63 Set Review Menu Check the settings you’ve inserted earlier. * SetReview* PaperDet PaperWidth HeaterTemp DrierTemp (1/3) * SetReview* Take up Load unit Lamp VacuumTemp (2/3) * SetReview* Vacuum (3/3) Setup Items Parameters Descriptions Set Review (1/3) Paper Detection Set value review Paper Width...
Page 195: Operating Form The Operation Panel
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.6 OPERATING FORM THE OPERATION PANEL This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. Notes : For information of the name and function of each key, refer to "Operation panel". •...
Page 196: Operating The Pressure Rollers
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.6.2 Operating the pressure rollers When you want to switch up and down of the pressure roller follow the steps below. Press the [F2] key of the operation panel. • The printer works as follows. Display : Roll-to-roll Ready to Print ←...
Page 197: Moving The Rigid Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.6.3 Moving the Rigid Media After setting the rigid media on the product, the media can be moved in the following procedure. Move the media as follows: Caution: • Take extreme caution not to have your fingers pinched in the drive when moving the media.
Page 198: Manual" Becomes "Adjust
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.6.5 “Manual” becomes “Adjust” When not printing, following display is shown. Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp Manual Purge User1 43 m During printing “Manual” becomes “Adjust” Ready to Print Cancel LeverUp F3 → Adjust Purge User1 43 m Press the [F3] key to enter the adjust mode.
Page 199: Winding The Roll Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.6.8 Winding the roll media After setting the roll media in the unit, it is possible to wind the roll media with the following procedure. Perform winding of the media according to the procedure below. Caution: During the winding operation, make sure to keep hands and fingers clear of moving •...
Page 200 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : When selecting “R. Reverse” to rewind the roll media, be sure not to over-rewind. The scroller may come up from the winding unit and dropped out. Notes : The operating directions of the winding unit and the roll media are shown below. Front Section Name Take Up Unit...
Page 201: Head Cleaning
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.6.9 Head cleaning Clean the print head surface and the nozzles (head cleaning) when: Printing becomes smeared or misprinted. Waiting mode lasts over 1 hour with the power source supplied. Perform head cleaning according to the following procedures. Step 1 : Verify that the product is at a normal status.
Page 202: Checking Printing Mode
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 4 : After head cleaning, perform nozzle check printing again, and check the condition of the head. Notes : If the smearing or misprinting is not solved after performing cleaning one time, change the purge mode to "powerful" then repeat the head cleaning. If the smearing or misprinting is not solved after performing cleaning a few times, refer to "Trouble shooting", and take appropriate measures.
Page 203: Operations After Printing
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.7 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING The operations performed after printing is described here. Notes : Always wear protective goggles. Operators as well as technicians and visitors have to wear protective goggles whenever the infrared lamp is active. Not doing so will cause serious permanent damage to your eyes Do not touch the infrared lamp or infrared lamp house after or during operation.
Page 204 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 4 : Manually move the media tray and take the media out of the media feed slot. Name Media Media tray Media feed slot Step 5 : Remove the media from the media tray Name Media Media tray...
Page 205: Roll Media Cutting Procedure
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.7.2 Roll media cutting procedure. The roll media cutting procedure is described. Cut the roll media according to the following procedure. Caution : Immediately after printing, the media guide and the platen is very hot. Perform work after the media guide and the platen has cooled off.
Page 206: Disposal Of Waste Fluids
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.7.3 Disposal of waste fluids The time of disposal and disposal method of waste fluid is described below. Disposal period Dispose of waste fluids during the following conditions: a) After finishing printing operation b) When the message "Waste Ink Tank" is displayed on the operation panel. →...
Page 207: Media Touching The Carriage Or Infrared Lamp
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 5.8 MEDIA TOUCHING THE CARRIAGE OR INFRARED LAMP Important : This chapter is only applicable when working in fladbed mode. When working in roll-to-roll mode, just remove the media when media touches the carriage or infrared lamp.
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Page 209: Maintenance
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains daily maintenance of the printer. 6.2 REPLACING CONSUMABLES This section explains how to refill the ink and the jetwash liquid, and when and how to replace the roll media and the ink filter.
Page 210 43 m (2) Types Notes : Use MUTOH recommended ink only for refill of the ink and the jetwash liquid. The printer is designed for use with genuine ink bottles. If you do not use genuine products, Printouts may become faint and the printer will not be able to detect the end of ink.
Page 211: Replacing Roll Media
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6.2.2 Replacing roll media Read the following for information on when and how to replace roll media. (1) Replacement time Replace roll media under the following conditions. 1. When the roll media loaded in the printer comes to an end The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 212 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 3 : Remove the scroller from the printer and place it on a flat surface Name Feed unit Scroller Step 4 : Using the attached hexagon wrench, loosen the screws for the flange on the opposite side of the positioning ring.
Page 213: Replacement Of The Ink Filter
The replacement interval and procedure of the ink filter is described below. (1) Replacement period Replace the ink filter once a year. (2) Replacement procedure The ink filters are replaced in a periodic inspection. Notes: Call the nearest MUTOH local dealer to replace the parts AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 214: Replacement Of The Print Head And Cr Motor
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6.2.4 Replacement of the print head and CR motor The replacement interval and procedure of the print head and the CR motor is described below. (1) Replacement period Replace the parts periodically according to the average period of expiration shown below. Name Average usable life Use conditions of the product...
Page 215: Replacement Of The Infrared Lamp
The infrared lamp will operate for another 500 hours. After operating 5000 (4500 + 500) hours the infrared lamp will not reach the appropriate spectrum, necessary for a good fixation. Please make sure to replace the infrared lamp. Important Replacement of the infrared lamp should only be done by authorized Mutoh technicians AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 216: Cleaning The Printer
Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cable, then contact MUTOH local dealer. Caution : Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer.
Page 217: Cleaning Inside The Printer
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6.3.2 Cleaning inside the printer (1) Cleaning interval Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning Procedure Follow the steps below. Step 1 : Use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt on the pressure roller. Notes : Do not blow off media dust inside the printer using an air dusting machine.
Page 218: Cleaning Of The Print Head Surface
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Waste fluid tray 6.3.3 Cleaning of the print head surface (1) Cleaning Interval Clean every day or after the completion of the operation. (2) Cleaning Procedure Clean the print head surface according to the following procedure. Caution : When cleaning the print head surface, always wear the protective gloves supplied with the unit.
Page 219 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 2 : Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself. Caution : When cleaning the print head, be careful of the following. Incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles.
Page 220: Washing Print Head
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6.3.4 Washing print head Cleaning Period If the condition of the print head does not recovered when performing the head cleaning, perform the print head washing. Operational procedure Perform washing print head according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Remove the screws the valve cover (4 screws) and remove the valve cover.
Page 221 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Caution : Do not power OFF the unit during the “Head Clean” procedure Step 7 : The product starts the print head washing treatment • It takes about 3 to 10 minutes to operate the print head washing treatment •...
Page 222 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Washing SubTank F1 → Cancel Step 10 : The printer starts the print head cleaning. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel Note : When pushing [CANCEL] key during washing the print head, •...
Page 223 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name 3-way valve Step 14 : When “ALL” is selected in the Step6, Step7 to 13 is repeated until the print head washing treatment is completed for all print heads. Step 15 : When the print head washing treatment is completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal condition.
Page 224: Long-Term Storage Cleaning
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6.4 LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING The period for performing cleaning for long-term storage, and its procedures are described below. (1) Cleaning Period When not using the unit for over 2 weeks, perform cleaning for long term storage. (2) Operational procedure Perform cleaning for long-term storage according to the following procedure.
Page 225 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 5 : Follow the instructions in "Menu setup on the operation panel", and bring up the Long Save menu on the operation panel. *LongSave* F1 → ← F2 F3 → ← F4 BLACK CYAN (1/2) Step 6 : Press the [F1] key - [F4] keys to select the print head to perform the long-term storage cleaning...
Page 226 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 9 : The product starts washing the sub tank. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Washing SubTank Wait for a While Step 10 : The printer starts the print head cleaning. The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 227 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Step 15 : When the long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal status. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Notes : • In the [****] part of the message, the colour of finished long-term storage cleaning treatment will be displayed.
Page 228: Transfer And Transportation
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 6.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION This section explains transferring and transporting the printer. 6.5.1 Transferring the printer The following are instructions for transferring the printer. Caution : Keep the printer horizontal during transfer. Do not tilt the printer, stand it against a wall, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the printer.
Page 229 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Adjuster Stand Take Up Unit Load Unit (2) After the transfer Follow the steps below to prepare the printer to be used after the transfer. Step 1 : Make sure that you place the printer where appropriate. Step 2 : After moving to the installation location, fix the product to the location.
Page 230: Transporting The Printer
When you transport the printer, the printer should be repackaged using the original box and packing materials, to protect it from vibration or impact. Notes : When you transport the printer, contact MUTOH local dealer. AP-750, Rev. 1.1 –- 23/04/04...
Page 231: Troubleshooting
7.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chapter, refer to "6.3 Error messages" and contact MUTOH local dealer. Notes : To receive our customer support service, present your warranty.
Page 232 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid You used the printer in direct Use the printer in the specified Product Specifications sunlight or other locations not environment. appropriate for the specified environment. (4) The printer does not work after data is sent from a computer. Display Solutions References...
Page 233 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : A proper media feed cannot be guaranteed for media that are not in the recommendation. N° Display Solutions References Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? You used the printer in an Use the printer in the specified Cautions on handling media environment other than that...
Page 234 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Display Solutions References N° Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? The loading position of the Load the media correctly. Setting the rigid media media is not correct. Loading roll media The stroller is not set correctly.
Page 235 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid (15) Media size is wrong during media Initial. Display Solutions References N° Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? You did not load the media Load the media straight into the Setting of the rigid media straight into the printer.
Page 236 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid (19) White or black lines appear on printouts. Display Solutions References N° Is the recommended media Use a recommended media. Media type being used? The stroller is not set correctly. Set the scroller correctly Placement of the roll media Did you perform media feed Perform media feed compensation Media feed compensation...
Page 237: Error Messages
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 7.3 ERROR MESSAGES This chapter explains the messages displayed on the operation panel both when the printer works normally and when an error occurs, and the solutions for the errors. 7.3.1 Status messages The following are the status messages while the printer works normally. (1) Displays the operational status (1) The following operational status is displayed on the first line on the operation panel.
Page 238 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Display Solutions References N° Filling Ink The printer performs ink charging. Please Filling the ink – jetwash fluid Wait for a while wait Purging The printer performs head cleaning. Head cleaning before printing Wait for a while Please wait Initializing paper The printer performs initial setting of...
Page 239: Message Type Error Display And Solutions
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 7.3.2 Message type error display and solutions The following are the message type error display and their solutions. The following message type error displays are displayed when an error occurs while operating the printer. When one of the following message type error display appears, the printer may stop operation. If the printer stops operation, solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer.
Page 240 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Notes : The [*] of the error will display shows the colour of the ink causing the error according to the following codes: • K: Black • M: Magenta • C: Cyan • m: Light Magenta •...
Page 241: Data Error Display And Solutions
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 7.3.3 Data error display and solutions Following are data error displays and their solutions during printer operations. Data error display is displayed when a communication error occurs between a computer and the printer. If data error display occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops. Solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer.
Page 242: Error Requiring A Restart
If error requiring a restart has occurred, solve the problems to restart the printer and delete the error. If the same error message is displayed again, contact MUTOH local dealer. Be sure to inquire by the code numbers of the error messages.
Page 243: When Media Jams Occur
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 7.4 WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR If the loaded media is jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to remove the jammed media. 7.4.1 Removing the rigid media Step 1 : Remove the media from the printer. Step 2 : If broken pieces of media remain inside the printer, remove them.
Page 244 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Foot switch Step 2 : Remove the roll media from the media feed slot and the tension roller. Name Media feed slot Tension roller Roll media Step 3 : If a piece of media or media dust are in the printer, remove the media or media dust. Step 4 : If a reboot requiring error occurs, turn off the printer using the [POWER] key on the operation panel, and turn it back on.
Page 245: Appendix
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 8 APPENDIX 8.1 INTRODUCTION This section explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation procedures for optional parts, and user support for this printer. 8.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 8.2.1 TOUCAN HYBRID Unit specification Item Specifications Model name TOUCAN HYBRID Printhead Printing method...
Page 246 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Supply method Pump supply method from individual colour tanks to a sub-tank. Supply from the tank to print head through ink weight using vacuum control. Ink Colour 6 colours (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Tank Capacity 2000 ml (0.52 Gal.) for each colour Head life expectancy...
Page 247: Interface Specifications
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 8.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS This section explains the specifications for the interfaces supported by this product. 8.3.1 Centronics Bidirectional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284) (1) Interface Specifications Specifications Item Transmission modes Compatible , Nibble , ECP Mode Data length 8 bits Transmission Unidirectional (receiving only), Bidirectional...
Page 248: Options/Supply List
1 bottle (5L/1.5Gal.) (2) Roll media Note : • For more information about the recommended media, contact MUTOH local dealer. • Problems that occur due to usage of media other than those recommended are not guaranteed. (3) Other supply items...
Page 249: Installing Options
User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid 8.5 INSTALLING OPTIONS When installing optional parts purchased with your printer, refer to the procedures below. Caution : Before installation of options, always perform the following. Turn the power source to the product off. Remove the power source plug from the outlet. Remove all cables connected to the printer.
Page 250 User’s Guide – Toucan Hybrid Name Interface slot cover Hard disk slot cover Step 2 : Insert the hard disk into the hard disk expansion slot of the board. Match the cut out section of the hard disk to the slot. Notes : The hard disk slot has a feature to prevent improper insertions.
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