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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Instructions.......................15 1.1. Introduction ......................15 1.2. Warnings, Cautions and Notes................15 1.3. Important safety instructions ...................15 1.4. Warning labels ......................18 1.5 Labels in function of transportation ................21 2. Product Overview ......................23 2.1. Introduction ......................23 2.2.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.2. Replacing the PF_ENC assembly and PF scale assembly.......77 4.5.3. Replacing the PF deceleration pulley assembly ..........78 4.5.4. Replacing the PF deceleration belt ..............79 4.5.5. Replacing the P_REAR_R sensor assembly and P_REAR_L sensor assembly ...........................80 4.5.6. Replacing the suction fan assembly ..............81 4.5.7.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.3. Operations in Self-Diagnosis Mode ...............143 5.3.1. Operating Self-Diagnosis Mode ..............143 5.3.2. Diagnosis Items in Self-Diagnosis Menu ............145 5.4. Test / Inspection Menu ..................146 5.4.1. RAM Capacity Menu..................147 5.4.2. Version Menu....................147 5.4.3. Operation Panel Menu..................148 5.4.4. Sensor Menu ....................149 5.4.5.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.11.7. Heater Version Menu..................201 5.12. Sol Prepare menu ....................202 5.13. SMS MEnu ......................202 5.13. Machine size select menu ...................203 6. Maintenance Mode.....................205 6.1. Introduction ......................205 6.2. Operating Maintenance Mode ................205 6.2.1. Starting Up Maintenance Mode ..............205 6.2.2.
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8. Maintenance .......................251 8.1. Introduction ......................251 8.2. Cleaning ........................252 8.3. Periodical Services....................253 8.3.1. Service by end-user..................253 8.3.2. Service by authorised Mutoh technician ............255 8.4. Part Life Information ....................258 8.5. Jig and Tool List ....................259 8.5.1. Required Tools ....................259 8.6. Lubrication/Bonding....................260 8.7.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operate 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.
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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, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other active agents. Doing so may result in damage or paint peeling from the casing. Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit. Be careful not to touch the heaters during or after operation.
• If a warning label is damaged, lost or cannot be recognized, replace the label. When replacing warning labels, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 1.4.2. Locations and types of warning labels The locations of warning labels are shown below.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 1.4.2.2. Location and types of warning labels on back part. Type CAUTION THIS UNIT HAS TWO POWER SUPPLY CORDS, WHEN WiNDING UNIT IS PROVIDED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 1.5 LABELS IN FUNCTION OF TRANSPORTATION Description BEFORE powering on printer, REMOVE clamp from waste tubes: On right bottom side of machine! Remove dummy cassettes before powering on the printer. BEFORE powering on printer; REMOVE clamps from waste tubes You can also find a label on each of the 8 dummy cassettes: Dummy cassette, please remove before powering on the printer.
Media Width Printing Width Spitfire 65 1653 mm 1643 mm Spitfire 90 2280 mm 2250 mm (2) Wide variety of compatible media Adjustable head height can be adapted to various media thickness from 0.08 up to 1.1 mm. (3) Vibrant Colour Reproduction To reproduce sharp and vivid colour, 4 ink colours are used for printing.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 2.3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions are explained below. 2.3.1. Front Name Function Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer and other functions. Ink compartment This is the place for installing ink cassettes.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Paper Guide Support the media during printing It houses the fixer, post-fixer and dryer. Carriage This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the unit. This is opened during following operation : When cleaning the cleaning wiper.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 2.3.2. Back Name Function AC inlet This is the inlet interface to which the power plug is connected. Interface connector This is the connector to which the interface cable is connected. Foot switch connector This is the connector to which the foot switch cable is attached. Insertion slot This is the slot for inserting media when loading it.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 2.3.3. Position and function of the heating elements Heater element Temperature Function → Open the pores to make the media more receptive Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 – 50°C for Spitfire Mild Solvent Ink. → To establish optimum fixation onto the media Fixer (Heater B) 20 –...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 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. (1) Operation keys Name Normal...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (1) LCD monitor and light indicators. Name Colour Status Function LCD monitor The monitor displays the operation status and error messages of the printer. POWER lamp Green The printer is on. The printer is off. ERROR lamp Flashing An error has occurred.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 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 is as follows.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 2.4.3. Changing the printer status To change the printer status, follow the steps below. (1) Changing the status from normal to the setting menu display Press either [MENU ] or [MENU ] on the operation panel when the printer is in normal status. The display of the operation panel changes to the Setting menu display.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 3.2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Printers 65”- model 90”- model Technology Drop-on-demand Micro Piezo Inkjet Technology. Variable drop mass output between 5.4 ng and 41.5 ng Media Thickness Compensation Automatic media thickness compensation. Variable – RIP controlled – Head Height Maximum Media Widths 1653 mm 2280 mm...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 3.4. INSTALLATION Product installation is explained below. 3.4.1. Choosing a place for the printer Install the unit on a proper location referring to the following. Important : • Do not place the printer on a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the product to fall, become damaged, or cause injury.
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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 Install the product on a flat surface that fulfills the following conditions.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 3.4.2. Installing the printer To install the product, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Move the product to where it will be installed. Step 2 : Rotate the four adjusters in the direction shown in the figure to make the printer stable. Step 3 : Jiggle the printer to make sure that it stable.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4. PARTS REPLACEMENT 4.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the procedures for replacing and removing maintenance parts. Important : Before replacing parts, be sure to perform following operations. Turn the power OFF. Remove the electrical cable from the socket. Otherwise, you may suffer electric shock or the machine’s electric circuits may be damaged.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2. REMOVING THE COVER When replacing any of the parts inside the printer, it is necessary to remove all covers. The procedures for removing the covers are given below. 1 = I/H cover 5 = Panel unit assembly 2 = Side cover R 6 = Y-rail cover 3 = side Cover L...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.2. Removing side cover R Step 1 : Remove the screw from the upper part of the side cover R. 1 = Screws (M4x12) on the upper part of the side cover R Step 2 : Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of side cover R.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the top of the side cover R. Step 5 : Remove the 4 bolts from the front and back of the inner surface on the bottom of side cover R and the front cover nut. 1 = Hexagon socket head cap screws (M4x16) 2 = Cover nut Step 6 :...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.3. Removing side cover L Step 1 : Remove the screw from the side of the upper part of side cover L. 1 = Screws (M4x12) on the side of the upper part of the side cover L Step 2 : Remove the 2 screws from the front of the bottom of side cover L.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the 4 bolts and cover nut from the front and back of the inner surface on the bottom of side cover L. 1 = Hexagon socket head cap screws (M4x16) 2 = Cover nut Step 5 : Remove the 6 bolts from the front and back of the bottom surface on the bottom of side cover L.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.4. Removing the front cover Step 1 : Open the front cover. Step 2 : Remove the Support containing the slow running wheel (Left side of the printer) 1 = Support with slow running wheel Step 3 : Remove the E-ring (Left side of the printer) 1 = E ring 2 = Grip tool...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the 2 screws on the left cover spindles. 2 = Screws (M3x8) right cover spindles Step 5 : Loose (not remove ! ) the 2 screws of the right spindle a little. 1 = E ring 2 = Screws (M3x8) left cover spindles Step 6 :...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 7 : Remove the left cover spindle with the wheel in once. 1 = Spindle left with wheel Step 8 : Remove the front cover Step 9 : Reinstall all components in the opposite way Notes Make sure the spindle is oriented in the right direction when fixing the front cover to it.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 10 : Alignment of the sensor (height adjust) The sensor assy has to be aligned when (re)assembling it. Caution Height adjust of the sensor is necessary ! In order to make the sensor well function and keeping it, the pressure of the wheel-cam on the lever of the sensor may not be too high.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.6. Removing the Y rail cover Caution : Removing the Y rail cover, should be performed by at least two persons. Otherwise the Y rail cover may be deformed. Step 1 : Remove side cover R. Step 2 : Remove side cover L.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : Remove the 5 screws from the rear of the Y rail cover. If the machine is an 90-inch model, there are 8 screws on the rear Y rail cover. 1 = Screws (M4x8) on the rear of the Y rail cover Step 7 : Remove the Y rail cover.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : Remove the screws from the front of front media guide. Notes : Please note that the amount of screws is size dependent. Spitfire 1 = Screws on the front of front media guide Step 7 : Standing before the unit move the front paper guide towards you.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.8. Removing rear paper guide Step 1 : Remove side cover L. Step 2 : Remove side cover R. Step 3 : Remove the front cover. Step 4 : Remove the Y rail cover. Step 5 : Remove the screws from the top of the rear media guide.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.9. Removing the head cover Step 1 : Remove the I/H cover. Step 2 : Remove side cover R. Step 3 : Remove side cover L. Step 4 : Remove the front cover. Step 5 : Remove the Y rail cover.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.2.10. Removing the maintenance cover Step 1 : Remove the 6 screws fixing the maintenance cover. Spitfire 1 = Screws (M3x8) 1 = Screws (M3x8) Step 2 : Remove the maintenance cover. Step 3 : Replace the parts inside the printer. Step 4 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.3. REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATER ELEMENT To replace a heater element of the Spitfire printer, please follow the instructions mentioned in the explanation of the appropriate heater element. 1. Replacing the dryer (Heater D) 2. Replacing the post-fixer (Heater C) 3.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : Make sure the plate is cleaned properly. Dust, glue and other parts must be removed. Step 8 : Stick the dryer strip(s) onto the plate. Notes : Make sure that the strips connect properly. Please make sure that the sensor (blue blocks) are positioned on the flat surface of the front paper guide.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the Y rail cover. Step 5 : Remove the front paper guide. Step 6 : Remove the post fixer strip. Step 7 : Degrease the plate. Notes : Make sure the plate is cleaned properly. Dust, glue and other parts must be removed.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.3.1.3. Replacing the fixer (Heater B1 and Heater B2) on a Spitfire Before replacing the fixer, make sure to have following items: 65” model : Fixer B1 64 and Fixer B2 64 90” model : Fixer B1 87 and Fixer B2 87 Isolation tape Plot platform calibre To replace the fixer on a Spitfire, please follow the instructions mentioned below.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 8 : Remove the screws of the plot platform. 1 = screws plot platform Step 9 : Pull upwards the plot platform calibre and so remove the plot platform with fixer. Step 10 : Remove the fixer. Step 11 : Degrease the plot platform.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 3 = isolation tape Step 14 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure. Notes : During reinstallation of the plate, make sure there are no cables stuck. 4.3.1.4. Replacing the heater (Heater A) on a Spitfire Before replacing the post fixer, make sure to have following items: 65”...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 8 : Stick the heater strip onto the plate. Notes : Please make sure that there are no air bubbles under the heater strip. Air bubbles below the heater strip could cause overheating of the heater strip. Step 9 : Stick (with silicone glue) the two press plates onto the heater strip.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.4. REPLACING BOARD BASES This chapter explains the procedures for replacing the power source board assembly, mainboard assembly, PCI_Linux board assembly and cooling fan assembly. Caution : When handling circuit boards, do not touch the elements on the board with your bare hands.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the mainboard cover 3 by loosening the 20 screws. Step 5 : Disconnect the cooling fan cables. Step 6 : Remove the display panel (4screws) and flatcable. AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 7 : Remove the mainboard cover by loosening the 16 screws. Step 8 : Remove the bracket by loosening the 2 screws, this to have more accessibility to the mainboard Step 9 : Remove the PCI_Linux board assembly by loosening the 2 screws. AP-74096, Rev.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 10 : Remove the hard disk assembly by loosening the 3 screws. Step 11 : Remove the HEAD_DRV board and FCC protection by loosening the 4 screws. Step 12 : Remove the hard disk brackets and FCC protection by loosening the 4 screws. Step 13 : Remove the RAM out of the slot and put it in the new mainboard.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 14 : Remove the Centronics interface by loosening the two screws. Step 15 : Disconnect following cables. N° Connector N° # of pins Colour Connected to Remarks J101 White Main Power Lock type J102 White 12 V Power Lock type J103...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual J146 (87) White or black CR board Lock type J147 (87) White or black CR board Lock type J148 (87) White or black CR board Lock type J149 (87) White or black CR board Lock type J150 (87) White or black CR board...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.4.2. Replacing the power source board assembly Caution : When removing the power source board assembly, remove the power cable and set it aside for at least 5 minutes in order to completely discharge the electric charge remaining in the electrolytic capacitor before continuing with the procedure.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : Remove the 4 screws fixing the power source. 1 = Power source board assembly 2 = Screws (M4x8) fixing the power board assembly 3 = Hexagon nut fixing the power board assembly 4 = Power source 5 = Screws (M3x6) fixing the power source Step 7 : Replace the power source.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.4.3. Replacing the inlet assembly, inlet board assembly and lever foot SW cable assembly Step 1 : Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Mainboard assembly, HDD_Extension board assembly, HEAD_DRV board assembly, PCI_Linux board assembly and cooling fan assembly" to remove the Mainboard assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.4.4. Replacing the JUNCTION board assembly Notes : To replace board and connect or disconnect the FFC type cable, you should leave the plug disconnected from the power socket for a while. Otherwise, over-current could be generated and damage the board. Remove the following parts before replacing the JUNCTION board assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5. REPLACING THE PF ACTUATOR 4.5.1. Replacing the PF motor assembly Caution : The motor is hot after the product has been operated, so be careful not to burn yourself. Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the parts in the PF motor assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.2. Replacing the PF_ENC assembly and PF scale assembly Notes : Remove the following covers before replacing the PF_ENC assembly. Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Step 1 : Remove the PF_ENC assembly connector. Step 2 : Remove the 2 screws fixing the PF encoder installation board.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 9 : Replace the PF_ENC assembly. Notes : When installing the PF_ENC assembly and the PF encoder installation board, make sure they are aligned with the locating bosses. Step 10 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure. Step 11 : Adjust the tension of the PF deceleration belt according to "PF deceleration belt tension adjustment".
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.4. Replacing the PF deceleration belt Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the parts in the PF motor assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.5. Replacing the P_REAR_R sensor assembly and P_REAR_L sensor assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the P_REAR_R sensor assembly and P_REAR_L sensor assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.6. Replacing the suction fan assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the suction fan assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover" Y rail cover: refer to "Removing the Y rail cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.7. Replacing the lever motor assembly and the arm motor installation board Caution : The motor is hot after the product has been operated, so be careful not to burn yourself. Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the lever motor. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 5 : Replace the CR motor assembly. Step 6 : Remove the hexagon socket head screws with spring washers (2) fixing the arm motor installation board. 1 = Arm motor installation board 2 = Hexagon socket head screws with spring washers (M4x10) Step 7 : Replace the arm motor installation board.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.8. Replacing the transmission photosensor Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the transmission photosensor. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover" Y rail cover: refer to "Removing the Y rail cover"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing the transmission photosensor (CR origin side) Notes : Refer to ‘Head Lock Menu’ Step 1 : Unlock the head. Step 2 : Move the carriage from the capping position to the left. Step 3 : Remove the transmission photosensor from the ORG sensor installation board.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.5.9. Replacing the flushing box assembly 1) Installing the bracket Step 1 : Unlock the head (In User mode > SetupMenu 6/7) *WiperClean* F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Notes: Following display will appear. *WiperClean* Changed Wiper? →...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 7 : Adjust the head and flushing box height. Before adjustment of the flushing box height position, please make sure to have the “Flush Box Height Jig Tool” (JD-80001) 1) Place the flushing box height jig tool on the flushing box as shown below: 2) Turn the wheel of the carriage until the arrow is on the bottom so the carriage is in the lowest position.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes: Check in headheight low if the heads does not interfere with the backside of the bracket. If there is interference, you have to lower the spitting box. Part Description Heads Spitting box Bracket Crucial point where heads pass the bracket Step 8 : Lock the head Step 9 : The installation of the new flushing box is finished.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes: Use gloves and tweezers to change the absorbent in the flushing box. Step 1 : Unlock the head (In User mode > SetupMenu 6/7) *WiperClean* F1 → ← F2 (1/1) Notes: Following display will appear. *WiperClean* Changed Wiper? →...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Part Description Two holes Pin of black box Step 5 : Lock the head 3) Replacing the spitting box (DE-35085). Notes: Replacing the black box is a part of the periodical services done by the end user. It should be done every 6 months.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Part Description Black Box Bracket Screw Tighten the screw and lock the head. AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6. REPLACING THE CR ACTUATOR 4.6.1. Replacing the CR motor assembly Caution : The motor is hot after the product has been operated, so be careful not to burn yourself. Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the CR motor assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.2. Replacing the steel belt Caution : When replacing the steel belt, be careful not to cut your hands by the belt. Notes : Do not damage the steel belt. Remove following covers before replacing the steel belt. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the 2 screws fixing the steel belt. 1 = Screws fixing the steel belt 2 = Steel belt Step 5 : Replace the steel belt. Notes : Be careful when handling the steel belt. The steel belt may be cut off when accreting dust to it or creasing it.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.3. Replacing the SLIDE motor assembly, HD_SLIDE sensor assembly, and slide motor installation board Caution : The motor is hot after the product has been operated, so be careful not to burn yourself. Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the SLIDE motor assembly, HD_SLIDE sensor assembly, and slide motor installation board.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.4. Replacing the T fence (Timing fence or Linear Y-Axis Encoder) Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the T fence. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 5 : Remove the T fence from the hook. Step 6 : Pull out the T fence in the direction of the arrow as shown in the previous figure while being careful not to damage the CR_ENC assembly. Step 7 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.5. Replacing the CR slave pulley assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the CR slave pulley assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.6. Replacing the CR actuator pulley and the CR deceleration belt Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the CR slave pulley. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.7. Replacing the steel bearer, tube guide, CR tape power cable and ink tube Notes : To replace the board and connect or disconnect the FFC type cable, you should leave the plug disconnected from the power socket for a while. Otherwise, over- current could be generated and damage board.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 5 : Completely remove tube bundles 1 and 2. 1 = Tube bundle 2 = Tube bundle 2 Step 6 : Remove the 4 screws fixing the tube clamp. Step 7 : Remove the tube clamp. Step 8 : Remove the coupling screws, O-ring and ink tube from the coupling.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.6.8. Replace the cover R sensor assembly and the cover L sensor assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the cover R sensor assembly and the cover L sensor assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7. REPLACING THE CURSOR 4.7.1. Replacing the cutter holder, cutter spring, cutter cap, solenoid assembly and solenoid spring (1) Replacing the cutter spring Step 1 : Open the front cover. Step 2 : Remove the cutter blade from the cutter holder. Step 3 : Remove the cutter spring from the cutter holder.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 1 : Remove the 2 screws fixing the cutter holder and holder support. 1 = Holder support 2 = Cutter holder 3 = Screws (M3x6) fixing the cutter holder and holder support Step 2 : Remove the cutter holder.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7.2. Replacing the print head assembly and head tape power cable Notes : To replace the board and connect or disconnect the FFC type cable, you should leave the plug disconnected from the power socket for a while. Otherwise, over- current could be generated and damage board.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 5 : Remove the damper assembly from the print head assembly. Step 6 : Remove the screw and step-bore screw fixing the head stationary plate. Step 7 : Remove the rotation adjustment spring under the head with small flat-head driver or another tool. Step 8 : Replace the print head assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7.3. Replacing the H ink tube, tube branch and damper assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the H ink tube, tube branch, and damper assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 7 : Remove the H ink tube, coupling screw and O-ring from the damper assembly. Step 8 : Replace the damper assembly. Step 9 : Replace the H ink tube and O-ring. Notes : Please soak the O-ring in cleaning liquid before installation. Step 10 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 2 : Remove following connectors from the CR board. N° Connector N° # of pins Colour Connected to Remarks J201 White or Black Mainboard Lock type or Plug-in J202 White or Black Mainboard Lock type or Plug-in J203 White or Black Mainboard...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7.5. Replacing the CR_ENC assembly Notes : Remove following cover before replacing the CR_ENC assembly. Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Step 1 : Follow step 1 in "Replacing the flushing box assembly" to slide the CR cursor to the left. Step 2 : Remove the CR_ENC assembly connector from the CR board assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7.6. Replacing the P_EDGE sensor assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the P_EDGE sensor Assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover" Y rail cover: refer to "Removing the Y rail cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7.7. Replacing the CR cursor assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the CR cursor assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover" Y rail cover: refer to "Removing the Y rail cover"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.7.8. Replacing the cursor roller assembly Notes : Remove following cover before replacing the Cursor roller assembly. Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R" Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L" Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover" Y rail cover: refer to "Removing the Y rail cover"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 1 = CR cursor assembly 2 = E ring fixing the cursor roller assembly. Step 4 : Replace the cursor roller assembly. Step 5 : Install the spacers and the other parts as shown in the following figure. 1 = E ring fixing the side cursor roller assy 2 = High-load bearing of the side cursor roller assy 3 = Brass spacer of the side cursor roller assy...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.8. REPLACING THE MAINTENANCE STATION AREA 4.8.1. Replacing the Capping Station Assembly (Maintenance Assembly) Notes : When replacing the parts inside the maintenance assembly, be sure to perform following operation to clear the counter. "High ink initialization" or " Cleaning initialization": refer to "Counter Display Menu"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the cover from the pump assembly. Step 5 : Remove the screw fixing the flushing box installation board. Step 6 : Remove the flushing box installation board. Step 7 : Remove the tubes from the pump station Note : Be careful when removing the tubing from the nipple.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 9 : Remove the 6 screws fixing the maintenance assembly. 1= screws (M3x8) fixing the maintenance assembly Position of the holes Step 10 : Replace the maintenance assembly. Notes : Secure the maintenance assembly so that it abuts against the rear right portion. The connection sequence for the tubes is as follows: Numbers in brackets ( ) are the cap numbers from left to right as viewed from the front of the main body.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 14 : Use the build-in mirror (in the left maintenance cover) to check that the cap does not impinge on the nozzle. 1 = Print head (nozzle face) 2 = Nozzle 3 = Cap trace 4 = Mirror Step 15 : Reinstall the rest of the parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 2 : Attach the 2 side supports of the basic plate to the black plastic station Step 3 : Place the plate with the axes in this position under the basic plate of the capping / maintenance station and put the cap unit (black plastic part) over the axes.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Attach both plates with 4x NS-05030051. Determine the position by using the nipples on the basic plate. Step 5 : Adjust the ridge so that you aren’t able anymore to put a sheet of paper between the ridge Step 6 : Put the 4 black tubes on the nipples as on the pictures below.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.8.3. Replacing the caps Notes Make sure when mounting the caps that with the bearing at the right side the caps black spot is on the under side and the tube at the back at the upper side. 1 = bearing 3 = tube at the back of the cap 2 = black spot on cap...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.8.4. Replacing the wiper and wiperarm and replace the sponge 4.8.4.1 Installing the new wipers in the wiperarm and replace the spongne. Notes : Be careful not to break the lips of the wiper arm while installing the wipers. Do not touch the wipers with your bare hands to avoid fat or dirt get in contact with the wipers and automatically the nozzle plate.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 2: Replace the sponge Wipers Wiper arm Sponge 4.8.4.2 Installing the wiperarm Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “WiperClean-Menu”. This will cause the unlocking of the carriage. (In User mode > SetupMenu 6/7) * WiperClean * Changed wiper? →...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 3 : Remove the wiper assembly 1 = Wiper assembly Notes : Be careful removing the wiper assembly, so you don’t break the sensor located close to the wiper. Part Sensor Step 4 : Remove the wiperarm and reinstall the new one. Part Wiperarm assembly T plate...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 5 : To reinstall the wiper assembly (after installing and cleaning the new wipers) please reverse the removal procedure. Step 6 : After complete reinstallation, clean the wipers using Spitfire Cleaning Liquid. 4.8.4.3 Change wiper arm assy, wipers and sponge. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “WiperClean-Menu”.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : When you have ordered the new wiper arm assembly (MY35381) + wipers (ME-80771), the complete assembly (except the wipers) will already be assembled. Install the new wipers onto the new assembly. Positions : 3, 4, 5, 6 Step 5 : Install the complete assembly onto the machine and tighten the four screws.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.8.5. Replacing the SLIDE motor assembly (wiper arm) Caution : The motor is hot after the product has been operated, so be careful not to burn yourself. Step 1 : Follow the instructions in "Replacing the maintenance assembly" to remove the maintenance assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.8.6. Replacing the transmission photosensor (wiper home position and maintenance home position) Step 1 : Remove the transmission photosensor from the side plate R. 1 = Transmission photo sensor 2 = cable assembly Step 2 : Remove each origin cable assembly from the transmission photosensor.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.9. REPLACING THE PUMP AREA 4.9.1. Replacing the pump assembly Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the parts in the PF motor assembly. Maintenance cover: refer to "Removing the maintenance cover" Step 1 : Remove the tubes on the maintenance station and those to the waste bottle. 1 = tube connections on the maintenance station 2 = tube connections on the underside of the pump (Connections of the Tubes of the pump station...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Note : Concerning the tube connections on the maintenance station : Be careful when removing the tubing from the nipple. Hold the tubing as close to the nipple as possible. Turn the tubing left and right until it is coming off. Otherwise the tubing will stretch and the inner coating layer will be damaged.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Replace the pump assembly. Step 5 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure. Notes : Follow the instructions in "Pump tubing layout for pump assembly" to connect the tube.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.9.3. Replacing the pump motor assembly Caution : The motor is hot after the product has been operated, so be careful not to burn yourself. Step 1 : Follow the instructions in "Replacing the pump assembly " to remove the pump assembly. Step 2 : Remove the 2 screws fixing the pump motor assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.10. REPLACING THE CARTRIDGE AREA 4.10.1. Replacing the I/H (ink holder) assembly There are 8 I/H assembly 's installed in this printer. Following procedure is for the removal of 1 I/H assembly. Notes : Remove following covers before replacing the parts in the I/H assembly. I/H cover: refer to "Removing the I/H cover"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : Remove the 3 screws fixing the P/S board installation board. Step 7 : Remove the P/S board installation board. Step 8 : Remove the coupling screws and O-ring from the I/H assembly. Step 9 : Remove the 4 screws fixing I/C slide 2 and the I/H assembly.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (2) Replacing the ink ID board assembly and the holder pressure spring Step 1 : Remove the I/H assembly. Step 2 : Remove the 2 screws fixing the holder pressure spring. 1 = Holder pressure spring (two-ply use) 2 = Screws (M3x6) fixing the holder pressure spring 3 = Ink ID board assembly 4 = SC cable assembly...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (4) Replacing the ink sensor assembly (ink NOT sensor, ink END sensor) Step 1 : Remove the I/H assembly. Step 2 : Remove the cables from the I/H assembly clamp. Step 3 : Remove the cartridge frame assembly. Step 4 : Remove the screw fixing the ink END sensor.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.11. REPLACING SUPPORTS AND SCROLLER 4.11.1. Replacing the waste fluid bottle assembly Notes : When replacing the waste fluid bottle assembly, be sure to perform following operation to clear the counter. "High ink initialization" or " Cleaning initialization": refer to "Counter Initialization Menu"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 4.11.2. Replacing the waste bottle box sensor assembly Step 1 : Follow the instructions in "Replacing the waste fluid bottle assembly" to remove the waste fluid bottle assembly. Caution : Waste ink will remain inside the tubes. Be careful that the ink is not spilled from the tube onto the printer or items close to the printer.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Remove the screws fixing the waste liquid sensor assembly. Step 5 : Reinstall all parts in the opposite order of the removal procedure. Notes : When installing the waste liquid BOX sensor assembly, pay attention to following points : Adjust the waste liquid BOX sensor assembly before installing the waste liquid bottle cover.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 5.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides information on the self-diagnosis function. The self-diagnosis function adjusts the printing accuracy. It is used in the manufacturing process, adjustment and maintenance. The self-diagnosis function is implemented in the system firmware. All functions are available from the operation panel.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.2.2. Starting Up To use the self-diagnosis function, you should first display the self-diagnosis menu on the operation panel. The self-diagnosis menu is completely independent of the normal operation mode and self-diagnosis display mode. To call up the self-diagnosis menu, follow the steps below. Step 1 : If the system is in the operation mode or the self-diagnosis menu mode, press the [POWER] key to power off the unit.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.3. OPERATIONS IN SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE This section explains how to operate in the self-diagnosis mode and provides the list of available diagnosis items. 5.3.1. Operating Self-Diagnosis Mode Follow the operation flow shown below to operate the self-diagnosis mode. For more detailed operation steps, refer to the flow chart of the applicable diagnosis item.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Press the [F2] key or the [F4] key on the operation panel to modify the set value. Step 5 : To save the modified value, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. The modified set value is stored and a next item is displayed.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : To quit the diagnosis menu, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. The system returns to an upper hierarchy of the diagnosis menu. Step 7 : To exit the self-diagnosis menu, press the [POWER] key. 5.3.2.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.4. TEST / INSPECTION MENU In the Inspection menu, you can perform various inspections on the circuit boards, sensors and fans. The Inspection menu includes the following diagnosis items. Initialization item Description Refer to → Ram Capacity Menu RamCapacity This menu displays the memory size.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.4.1. RAM Capacity Menu This menu displays the memory size. * RamCapacity * RamCapacity 256 MB Notes : The Memory Size menu displays the size of the memory installed on the mainboard (128 MB or 256 MB). 5.4.2.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.4.3. Operation Panel Menu This menu is used to check the functions of the operation panel keys, LCD, and LEDs. (1) Operation panel key check When you press a key on the operation panel, the name of the key is displayed on the LCD. To exit the operation panel key check, press the [CANCEL] key twice.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.4.4. Sensor Menu This menu displays the sensor status in the operation panel. If the displayed sensor status does not match the actual machine status, replace or adjust the relevant sensor referring to "Table Inspection Items in Sensor Menu". N°...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.4.6. Fan Menu This menu is used to check if the fan operates normally by turning it ON and OFF the fan. As soon as you select this menu, the fan will be activated. When you press the [CANCEL] key, the fan is off and the operation panel displays "Inspection: Fan". * Fan * [Cancel] End 5.4.7.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual * Maintenance * PrintingNumber 00000000 Number of printing copies Cleaning 00000000 Number of cleanings (4/10) * Maintenance * Fire 1-A 00000000Mdot Discharge amount of head 1-A nozzle ink Fire 1-B 00000000Mdot Discharge amount of head 1-B nozzle ink (5/10) * Maintenance * Fire 2-A...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.4.8. Head Signal Menu This menu is used to check the head-driving signal. * Head Signal * F1 → ← F2 Flush Mode1 F3 → ← F4 Mode2 Mode3 (1/2) * Head Signal * F1 → ←...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5. ADJUSTMENT MENU In this menu, you can align the printing position and correct the media feed operation. The Adjustment menu includes following diagnosis menus : Initialization item Description Refer to Skew check In this menu, you can perform media feed and check Skew Check Menu the degree of skew in the media feed operation by means of the sensors.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.1. Skew Check Menu In this menu, you can perform media feed and check the degree of skew in the media feed operation by means of the sensors. When you select this item from the Adjustment menu, the machine feeds the length specified by the operation panel and checks for media feed skew by comparing the media edge positions before and after the media feed detected by the sensors.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.2. Head rank input menu Inputs the head rank. The head rank is used to determine the operation voltage of the head and compensate the temperature. Input head rank following the steps below. (1) Selecting input method When inputting head rank, select one of the following methods.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.3 Head Nozzle Check Menu In this menu, you can check if the head nozzles, after refilling, can discharge ink correctly by printing a sample print. To print out head nozzle check patterns, follow the steps below. The following is the description of the printing method.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Nozzle alignment in horizontal direction (CCW): Prints out patterns in the order of 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B. Step 4 : If any abnormal conditions are found in the ink discharge status of the head nozzles, perform ink purge on the relevant heads.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.4. Head Slant Check Menu This menu prints out a sample printing to check for head slant. Item Description Slant All head slant check. Front and back Front and back position and slant of each head relative to the reference head check. Confirmation of the forward and rear positions for all nozzle rows and all heads.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 5 : Make adjustments until amount of CW and CCW offset are identical. Notes : In theory, the alignment of CW and CCW should be identical. But in practice, it is almost impossible to become a perfect alignment. When there is a slight difference between CW and CCW, be sure the heads are well seated.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.4.2. Front and back To perform a Head Front/Back Adjustment, please follow the steps mentioned below. Step 1 : In diagnostic mode, go to [Adjust : Head Slant]. Step 2 : Press the [F2] key for F&B (front and back) adjustment. * HeadSlant * F1 →...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : To help you identify the print heads on the test pattern please refer to the diagram below. Know you see, 1A is Black, 1B is Yellow, etc (in our color combination). Step 4 : Check if all nozzles are in 1 row by using a magnifying glass with an enlargement of at least 10.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : When the nozzles are not in one row, adjust the head front/back position by moving the Head Front/Back Adjustment Screw the manner shown below. First adjust nozzle row A (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A). When adjusted perfectly, nozzle row B should automatically be adjusted. But in practice this isn’t always a fact.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.7. Band Feed Correction Menu (X Length) In this menu, you can correct the media feed distance. To correct the media feed distance, you must first print out check patterns and measure the distance between lines drawn in the media feed direction. Then you enter the measured value through this menu. The system uses this entered value to determine the PF encoder resolution parameter in the firmware.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual * Feed Adj. * X Length 300 – 1000 + 500 mm - ↓ ENTER CANCEL * Feed Adj. * ← ← ← ← Enter Print Start ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ENTER ↓ ↓ * Feed Adj. * ↓...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.8. Top & bottom adjustment menu Sets printing margins. Make adjustments following the steps below. Step 1 : Set media as necessary. Step 2 : After the media has been set, pattern printing with band feed compensation and media cutting are performed.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.9. P_REAR sensor position adjustment menu Adjust the P_REAR sensor position in order to accurately detect the length of the cut media. During this adjustment, the P_REAR sensor position can be adjusted inside the firmware by referring to the nozzle, in order to obtain a maximum printable area starting from the ends of the media.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 4 : Input the measurement as the parameter of the P_REAR sensor position. * Rear Sensor * Set Cutting Paper ↓ Set media * Rear Sensor * Paper Initial If media is not set ↓ End media initialization * Rear Sensor * Paper Width 297.0 mm...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.11. Head wash menu In this menu, ink is drained and the head is cleaned at the completion of the manufacturing process and before replacing the print head. Execute a cleaning following the steps below. Step 1 : Initialize the waste ink history.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual * Clean Head * Remove cartridge ↓ Eject all cartridge and press the [ENTER] key to drain ink * Clean Head * Ink Discharge ↓ End Ink draining * Clean Head * Set Cleaning jig ↓ Set the head cleaning jig and press the [ENTER] key to charge the cleaning liquid.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.12. Software Counter Initialization Menu This menu initializes the software counters such as the ink amount counter. Notes : Before delivery, always initialize the software counters. The software counters that can be initialized through this menu are as follows. Counter Initial value Ink amount counter...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.5.13. Feed Pitch Check Menu In this menu, you can check the media feed amount for one band by reviewing a sample printing. There is no adjustment item. To check the feed pitch, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Set media as necessary.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.6. PURGE MENU In this menu, you can purge ink from the printer heads. The Purge menu includes the following diagnosis items. Diagnosis item Description Normal Performs normal purge. Powerful Performs powerful purge. Little Performs minimum purge. Initial ink charge Performs initial ink charge.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.7. SAMPLE PRINTING MENU This menu prints out a sample printing. The Sample printing menu includes the following items. Diagnosis item Description Nozzle Check Prints the head nozzle check pattern. Adjustment variables Prints out the set values of various adjustment items. Notes : When serial numbers are not input to this product, the serial numbers become blank spaces.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.8. PARAMETER MENU In this menu, you can modify the set values of various adjustment items (adjustment parameter). The Parameter menu includes the following items. Initialization item Description Refer to Initialize. Initializes the adjustment parameters. Parameter Initialization Menu Update Updates the adjustment parameters.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.8.2. Parameter Update Menu This menu updates the adjustment parameters. The parameters that can be updated through this menu are as follows. Head voltage Printing position alignment CW adjustment Media feed distance Mechanical parameter Ink parameter Ink ID mask Serial number Notes :...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (1) Head ID In this menu, you can enter a head ID. The head ID is used to determine the printer head-driving voltage and perform temperature correction. After a head ID has been entered, the system shifts to the Ink Charge menu. * HeadRank * * HeadRank * ID1 –...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (2) Printing position alignment This updates the printing position alignment parameters. * PrintPos Adj.* # 1 Head 1A -28 - * PrintPos Adj. * #1 Head 1B -28 - If the parameter is updated * PrintPos Adj. * * PrintPos Adj.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (4) Media feed distance This updates the media feed distance parameters. * PaperFeedLen. * X Length 290 – 1010 + 500.0 mm - ↓ ENTER * PaperFeedLen. * Update Parameter ? ↓ ENTER * Update * Updating Parameter AP-74096, Rev.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (5) Mechanical parameter Update the mechanical position parameters. The setup items are as follows. Top distance Bottom distance Side margin P_REAR sensor position * Mechparm * Top Length 0 – 40.0 + 5.0 mm - * Mechparm * Bottom 0 –...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (6) Ink parameter This updates the ink parameter. The setup items are as follows. Set: Ink not filled Reset: Ink filled Notes : When "set" has been selected on the ink parameter update menu, the product implements initial filling operations at the next start up.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual When loading Spitfire ink cassettes with smart-chip, it is possible that you get the message “not original ink”. If this is the case, please proceed as follow : Step 1 : Remove the ink cassette. Step 2 : Take a closer look at the smart-chip.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Situation 3: The lines are lying a just above the black line The sensor will sometimes give contact with the smart-ship, but not always. So it is possible that the printer, even during printing, displays the message “No original ink”. Again, move the smart-chip a few millimetres above, so that the sensor lines lie in the middle of the black lines as in situation 1.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (8) Serial number entry This is for entering the serial number. * SerialNo. * DD6*000001 - * SerialNo. * DD6C*00001 - * SerialNo. * DD6C1*0001 - * SerialNo. * DD6C12*001 - * SerialNo. * DD6C123*01 - * SerialNo.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9. ENDURANCE RUNNING MENU In this menu, you can perform endurance running on the printer heads. The Endurance Running menu includes the following items. Initialization item Description Refer to CR Motor Performs carriage stroke. CR Motor Endurance Menu PF motor Drives the PF motor.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.1. CR Motor Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the CR motor. You can perform carriage stroke according to your desired setting. The available settings are shown below. Setup item Description Parameters Remarks Operation speed (CW, Sets carriage operation 240, 300 Unit: cps...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.2. PF Motor Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the PF motor. You can drive the PF motor according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Setup item Description Parameters Remarks Media feed amount Sets amount of media 0 to 100...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.3. Cutter Endurance menu This menu performs endurance running for the cutter. You can perform the cutting operation according to the settings. Caution : Pay attention to the following points when performing the cutter endurance operation. Install usable ink cartridges.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual * Cutter * Count Perform endurance ↓ ENTER * Cutter * 5.9.4. Head Up/Down Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the head up/down operation. You can perform the capping operation according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.5. Head Lock Endurance menu Test endurance of head lock. In the Head Lock Endurance menu, you can perform head lock operation according to the set items. Notes : Refer to "Head Up/Down Endurance Menu" The wait time for head lock endurance is set to 10 seconds. * Head lock * Wiper U/D Yes/No +...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.6. Pump Endurance menu This menu performs endurance running for the pump. In the Pump Endurance menu, you can perform the pump motor assembly endurance operation according to the settings. The available settings are shown below. Setup item Description Parameters...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.7. Lever Motor Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the lever motor. You can drive the lever motor according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Setup item Description Parameters Remarks Number of endurance Set the number of -1 to 10000...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.8. Sequential Printing Endurance Menu This menu performs endurance running for the printer heads. You can operate the printer heads according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Setup item Description Parameters Printing mode Set printing mode.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.9. General Endurance Menu This menu performs the general endurance running. You can operate various driving systems according to your desired settings. The available settings are shown below. Setup item Description Parameters Remarks Operation speed (CW, Sets carriage operation speed (CW 240/300 Unit: cps...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.9.10. Endurance Running Check Menu In this menu, you can confirm the number of endurance running cycles that have been already finished. The number of endurance running cycles is stored in NVRAM in the system. Therefore, even if a serious error occurs during endurance running, you can confirm the number of finished cycles just before the occurrence of the serious error.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.10. HEAD LOCK MENU Lock and unlock the head lock. The following items are in the head lock menu. Lock: Locks the head. Unlock: Releases the head lock. * Head lock * F1 → ← F2 Lock Unlock (1/1)
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.11. HEATER SYSTEM MENU This section describes the heater system menu. This menu is used to evaluate the heating elements of the printer. Initialization item Description Refer to → Heater Status Menu Status This menu displays the status of the heating system. →...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.11.3. Heater Test 30 Menu This menu heats the temperature up to 30°C. * Test 30 * Sending to heat system The display will mention de current temperature. You can follow the heating of the heater elements on the display up to 30°C.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.11.6. Test Aging Menu Display: * TestHeaterAging * # 20 12mins ON+FAN A:45 B1:60 B2:60 C:50 D1:40 D2:40 Line2 explanation: # 20 : Indicates the index number of the current cycle. When going to the next cycle, this number is increased with 1. This number will also be displayed when an error occurs, so you know the moment when the error occurred.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.12. SOL PREPARE MENU Loading ink for the first time. Please refer to the User’s Guide. * SOL prepare* Init.SOL flag Reset 5.13. SMS MENU *GEN-3 ink support * Init.GEN-3 flag AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 5.13. MACHINE SIZE SELECT MENU This section describes the select menu of the machine size. Used when the Mainboard is exchanged, etc. Step 1 : If the system is in the operation mode or the self-diagnosis menu mode, press the [POWER] key to power off the unit.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 6. MAINTENANCE MODE 6.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides information on the maintenance mode. The maintenance mode provides the user with functions of displaying and initializing the life counters. It is used in the manufacturing process, adjustment and maintenance. The maintenance mode is implemented in the system firmware.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 6.3. MAINTENANCE MENU The maintenance menu includes the following diagnosis items. Initialization item Description Refer to Counter Display Menu This menu displays the life counters. Counter Display Menu Counter Initialization Initializes the service life counter. Counter Initialization Menu Menu MAC address write Performs network MAC address writing.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 6.3.2. Counter Initialization Menu This menu initializes the life counters. The parameters that can be initialized in this menu are as follows. Diagnosis item Description Number of prints Initializes the total number of printing counter. initialization Ink initialization Initializes the ink capacity counter.
Notes : Write down this number ‘FM0 xxxxxx’. Important are the 6 digits ‘x’. Step 4 : Based on this number Mutoh Europe’s service department can provide you the correct MAC address for your printer. Step 5 : Reinstall the covers.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : Press the [F1] key. Step 7 : Press the [F4] key. Step 8 : The password has been inserted. Use the [F1], [F2], [F3] and [F4] key to insert the MAC address. Step 9 : Press the [ENTER] key to confirm.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7. ADJUSTMENTS 7.1. INTRODUCTION Adjustments and adjustment procedures required when replacing parts are explained in this chapter. Notes : Refer to “Jig and tool list ". 7.2. ADJUSTMENT The adjustments required when replacing parts are explained below. When adjusting or replacing maintenance parts shown in the table below, a printing adjustment is required using the auto-diagnostic function on the printer.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Band Feed Correction Band feed correction Menu (X Length) → Top & bottom Top and bottom adjustment adjustment menu → P_REAR sensor Rear sensor position adjustment position adjustment menu → Test print menu Test Print →...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Head height Carriage Head height adjustment assembly adjustment → Media sensor Media sensor sensitivity adjustment sensitivity adjustment → Head Nozzle Check Continuous printing endurance operation check Menu → Sequential Printing Endurance Menu → Head Nozzle Check Head nozzle check Menu →...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.3. PARAMETER BACKUP This chapter explains the different types of parameter backup methods. The different backup parameters related to the operation of the printer are recorded on the NVRAM (Flash- ROM or EEPROM) installed on the Mainboard. There are the following types of backup parameters.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.3.2. Procedure for creating backup parameters This section explains the procedure for recording backup parameters from the Mainboard assembly onto a memory card. Use the following procedure to create backup parameters. Important : Before replacing parts, be sure to perform the following operations. Turn the machine power OFF.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.3.3. Backup parameter installation procedure The following is the procedure for installing the backup parameter from the memory card into the new Mainboard assembly. Use the following procedure to install backup parameters. (1) When using a flash memory card Step 1 : Install the memory card for the backup into the memory card connector slot for the new Mainboard assembly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.4. FIRMWARE INSTALLATION The procedure for installing firmware is explained below. The programs (firmware) that control the operation of the printer are recorded on the NVRAM (Flash-ROM) installed on the Mainboard. Install firmware when performing the following maintenance operations. When replacing the Mainboard assembly When upgrading firmware Caution :...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (1) When using a flash memory card Step 1 : Remove the memory cover. Step 2 : Install the memory card for the installation of firmware into the memory card connector slot (J104) of the Mainboard assembly. Notes : Install the memory card so that its front points towards the inside of the printer.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Firmware installation will take about 60 seconds. The following messages will appear in order on the LED display on the operation panel during installation. “Loading" "Erasing" "Copying" "Comparing" "End" Step 5 : Check if the buzzer sounded and whether the firmware was installed correctly. Step 6 : Power the unit OFF.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.5. STEEL BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT The procedure for adjusting the steel belt tension is explained below. This section explains the procedure for adjusting steel belt tension. When removing/installing the steel belt, adjust its tension. 7.5.1. Tools required for work The following tools are required when adjusting the tension of the steel belt.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 2 : If the tension of the steel belt is not within the range of regulated values, adjust the steel belt tension screws. 1 = Steel belt 2 = Steel belt tension screw 3 = CR slave pulley Step 3 : Move the CR cursor to the left and right once or twice.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.6. PF DECELERATION BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT The procedure for adjusting the tension of the PF deceleration belt is explained below. When removing the PF motor or removing/installing the PF deceleration belt, adjust the tension of the PF deceleration belt.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.7. HEAD PRECISION ADJUSTMENT (SLANT) This section explains the procedure for adjusting the head angle. When replacing the head assembly, use the following procedure to adjust the head angle and head forward/rear position. See also technical bulletin 085. 7.7.1 Head slant adjustment Step 1 : Start the self-diagnostic function.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : In theory, the alignment of CW and CCW should be identical. But in practice, it is almost impossible to become a perfect alignment. When there is a slight difference between CW and CCW, be sure the heads are well seated. In case you only print uni directional, adjust the CW till it is aligned perfectly.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.7.2. Front and back of head adjustment To perform a Head Front/Back Adjustment, please follow the steps mentioned below. Step 1 : In diagnostic mode, go to [Adjust : Head Slant]. Step 2 : Press the [F2] key for F&B (front and back) adjustment. * HeadSlant * F1 →...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : To help you identify the print heads on the test pattern please refer to the diagram below. Know you see, 1A is Black, 1B is Yellow, etc (in our color combination). Step 4 : Check if all nozzles are in 1 row by using a magnifying glass with an enlargement of at least 10.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : When the nozzles are not in one row, adjust the head front/back position by moving the Head Front/Back Adjustment Screw the manner shown below. First adjust nozzle row A (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A). When adjusted perfectly, nozzle row B should automatically be adjusted. But in practice this isn’t always a fact.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.10. CR DECELERATION BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT This section explains the procedure for adjusting the tension of the CR deceleration belt. When removing/installing the CR deceleration belt, such as when removing the CR motor, adjust the tension of the CR deceleration belt.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.11. COVER SENSOR ADJUSTMENT This section explains the procedure for adjusting the cover sensor. When replacing the cover sensor assembly or removing/installing the front cover, use this procedure to adjust the cover sensor. Step 1 : Start the self-diagnostic function.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.12. HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT This section explains the procedure for adjusting the head height. If CR cursor assembly is changed, adjust head height. 7.12.1. Tools required for work The following tools are required when adjusting the head height. CR gap check jig Notes : Refer to “Jig and Tool List".
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 8 : Adjust head U/D eccentric shaft lever so that CR gap adjustment jig can move freely. Step 9 : Perform CR cursor right/left adjustment. 1 = Platen 2 = CR gap check jig 3 = Print head 4 = CR cursor 5 = Height 1.2 mm 6 = Height 1.3 mm...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.13. MEDIA SENSOR SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT This section explains the procedure for adjusting the sensitivity of the media sensor. When replacing the P_EDGE sensor assembly or Mainboard assembly, adjust the media sensor. Notes : Pay attention to the following points when adjusting the media sensor. This should be performed in an area where sun light and illumination do not influence the sensor.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : Refer to “Self-Diagnosis Function ". Step 3 : Release the head lock. Step 4 : Check if the installation angle of the P_EDGE sensor is 15°. Step 5 : In the inspection menu, select "Check : Check". Step 6 : Display "Sensor : PaperEdgeAD".
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 9 : Adjust the P_EDGE sensor control shown in the following figure so that the values displayed in the operation panel become the adjustment value. Control R693: Rough adjustment Control R694: Fine adjustment (2) LOW level (without media) A/D value check Step 1 : Adjust the A/D value of the HIGH level following the "(1) HIGH level A/D value adjustment"...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : Perform the following if the A/D values of the edge sensor are not the adjustment value. 1 ) Checking the installation angle (about 15°) of the P_EDGE sensor assembly 2 ) Replacing the P_EDGE sensor assembly 3 ) Re-inspecting the Mainboard assembly Step 3 : Make sure that the values displayed in the operation panel are as shown below.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.14. CUTTER ADJUSTMENT This section explains the procedure for adjusting the cutter. When replacing the sub-platen, replacing the solenoid assembly, or removing/installing media guide F, use this procedure to adjust the cutter. Step 1 : Confirm if the media has been cut correctly. Notes : Refer to “Cutter Endurance menu".
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 6 : Insert paper into unit. Manually place an indentation into paper. Step 7 : Confirm that the distance between paper indentation and cutter groove is between 0.2 and 0.7mm. AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.15. PUMP TUBING LAYOUT FOR PUMP ASSEMBLY 7.15.1 Pump tubing layout 1 = waste tube connection 2 = connection to the head caps Spitfire 65/90 AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Notes : 1. Please be careful, when replacing the tubings, it is possible to have kinks in the tubings. Please avoid this by turning the tubing to the left or the right at the head connection and/or waste tube connection. 2.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.16. BOARD CHECKLIST 7.16.1. Power supply board. Green LED on Power Flashing Supply Power supply works ok Power supply is not Power supply is not working. starting. → 220V/110V? → Load connected? → Load connected to →...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.16.2. Control board. LED D8 POWER GREEN Board has 5V => ok Board has no 5V Power cable connected? → Power supply green led ON? → Bad cable LED D2 ALIVE Blinking: OK Fatal error:µP lockup LED D1 ERROR No error...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.16.3. Power board. RED/GREEN(revC) From rev C on, it will be NO +24V present → PS ok? a green led → Power cable ok? 110/220V indicator Should be on in a 110V Should be off in a 220V grid.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Connector: Tips Safety relay On the powerboard is a safety relay that will switch 220 or 110V to the solid state relays whenever the Spitfire is powered off. This is to prevent that defective solid state relays can make the heatstrips overheat and melt its fuses.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.16.5. Checklist Product information : Serial Number ________________________________________________ Firmware Version ________________________________________________ Firmware Version Heater Control Board ________________________________________________ Basic diagnostics : Grid power 110V 220V Grid frequency 50Hz 60Hz Fuse 1 NOK (OPEN) Power Supply : LED (Green) ON : OFF : Flashes :...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 7.17 FLUSHING BOX HEIGHT POSITION ADJUSTMENT Incorrect position of the flushing box height will cause large ink drops on the printout. Please follow the steps below to correctly adjust your flushing box height position. Before adjustment of the flushing box height position, please make sure to have: 1.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 1 = Carriage wheel 2 = Arrow Step 8 : Carefully move the carriage to the right. The carriage should pass the first interval but not the second. 1 = Interval 1 3 = Reference of the head 2 = Interval 2 Step 9 : When the carriage pass both intervals, move the carriage to the left.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Thickness: 0,5 mm (DF-44237) Thickness: 1,0 mm (DF-44236) Step 10 : Tighten the screw and repeat step 10 to 12 until adjustment is correct. AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 8. MAINTENANCE 8.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides information about the periodical services, part life, lubrication/bonding and transport. Important : Before replacing parts, be sure to perform following operations. Turn the machine power OFF. Remove the product's electrical plug from the socket. Otherwise, you may suffer electric shock or the machine’s electric circuits may be damaged.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 8.2. CLEANING You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. Notes : Refer to the User’s Guide. Refer to “Exploded Views/Service Parts List”. Part Timing Check point Action Platen surface Several times per year Media dust Clean it.
Caution : There are to parts of periodical service, namely the parts that can be replaced by the end-user and the parts that needs to be done by authorized Mutoh technicians. 8.3.1. Service by end-user Perform periodical inspections according to the table below.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual User Maintenance Kit for Spitfire (KY-80229) Wiper Arm Spitting Box Pads Wiper assembly Polyknit wipers Absorbent Plate Gloves Cleaning Liquid 250 ml Swabs Absorbents Pipettes Wipers AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 8.3.2. Service by authorised Mutoh technician Perform periodical inspections according to the table below. Maintenance Month Cycle Maintenance Part number Quantity Action Cycle MY-42110 Change dampers MY-80300L Change pumps (*) ME-80035 4x0,8m Change tubes from pumps -> Waste bottle...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Mainten. Refer to : cycle 1 = Dampers 2 Dampers / Head = 8 Dampers in total “Replacing the pump area” “Pump tubing layout” “Replacing the Flushing Box Assembly : Replacing the spitting box (DE-35085)” “Replacing the Cap Station Assembly (Maintenance Assembly)” “Replacing the Capping Station”...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 1 = roller path 2 = carriage 1 = capping station cam 2 = gears 1 = fan area AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 8.4. PART LIFE INFORMATION This section shows how to check the life of a service part. To know the life of a service part, check the maintenance counter from the counter display menu in the maintenance mode. Notes : Refer to "Counter Display Menu"...
Generic product For checking the cap trace Double coated media Exclusive For adjusting printing accuracy and sensor sensitivity specified media Maker: Mitsubishi inkjet media Product number: IJ-MatteCort 143 Other similar media RJ6-THCCPAPE 137 (MUTOH) Straight scale (1000 mm) Generic product AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
After disassembling/assembling this machine, always perform necessary lubrication/bonding according to the table below. Caution : Do not oil the printer mechanism with oil other than designated by MUTOH. Doing so may damage the parts or shorten the lifetime. Parts Item...
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Locations where sharp Acetate tape is fixed Not specified edges are likely to occur to tape electrical wires and harnesses, where sharp edges are likely to occur (sharp edge protection). Mutoh partnr. FLOIL G-MK-1 : KY-80050 AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 8.7. TRANSPORTATION OF MACHINE This section explains transferring and 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. Transport the printer following the procedures below.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual Step 11 : Remove the product from the special stand. Notes : Refer to the User’s Guide. Step 12 : Package the machine. (2) Task after transportation Step 1 : Unpack, assemble, and install the machine. Step 2 : Reinstall the winding system.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the procedures for troubleshooting this product. When the product indicates a failure and an error message is also displayed on the control panel, refer to "Troubleshooting procedures when a message has been displayed" and implement treatment. When the product indicates failure but an error message has not been displayed, refer to "Troubleshooting procedures when an error message has not been displayed"...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.2.1. Operating condition display This chapter explains the messages displayed, the items to be confirmed and the remedy. Message Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → Cover sensor Cover Open The front cover is (1) Check if the •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (4) Make sure the • Securely connect transmission the transmission Mainboard photosensor photosensor assembly, cables at the lever cables to HDD_Extension motor have been Mainboard board assembly, securely installed. assembly HEAD_DRV connectors J123 board assembly and J124.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.2.2. Message type errors The following explains the messages, items to be confirmed and remedies to take when message type errors occur while the product is operating. Message type errors are displayed when trouble occurs during operation. When message type errors occur, this product displays the following error messages on the operation panel and stops the operation.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (7) The Mainboard • Replace the assembly may be Mainboard Mainboard damaged. assembly. assembly, HDD_Extension board assembly, HEAD_DRV board assembly and cooling fan assembly. Paper Slant The paper is fed (1) Reset the •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Please refer to (5) Check the up OK : and down The cutter’s the User’s Guide → Cutter operation of the service life is solenoid via reached or it is adjustment → Replacing the “Life/Cutter” of the damaged.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the been set to the up (2) Check the •Redo the position. P_REAR sensor connections of Mainboard assembly for the Mainboard assembly, contact condition. assembly HDD_Extension connectors J128 board assembly, and J129. If the HEAD_DRV paper is not board assembly...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (2) Check the ink • Redo the ID sensor connections of the JUNCTION board connector for the following assembly. contact conditions. connectors : • Junction board : J401 – J418 • Mainboard : J133 –...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual (Warning The service life of (1) Check if the • When a message Head Life) the print head will message is still is displayed : refer soon be reached. displayed after to step (2) turning the power off and then back on again.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (3) Check the •Check if the connections of the waste box sensor Mainboard connectors. connectors are assembly, connected to the HDD_Extension rear side cap R. board assembly, • Redo the HEAD_DRV connections of the board assembly following and cooling fan...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.2.3. Heating system error The following explains the messages, items to be confirmed and remedies to take when errors handling heating system occur while the product is operating. Heating system errors are displayed when communication trouble occurs between the heater strips and this product.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.2.4. Data error The following explains the messages, items to be confirmed and remedies to take when data errors occur while the product is operating. Data errors are displayed when data communication trouble occurs between the computer and this product. If data error display occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.2.5. Command errors The following explains the messages, items to be confirmed and remedies to take when command errors occur while the product is operating. Command errors are displayed when trouble occurs during analysis of the command data that is sent to this product from the computer.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.2.6. Errors requiring restart The following explains the messages, items to be confirmed and remedies to take when errors requiring restart occur while the product is operating. Errors requiring restart are displayed when trouble critical to the operation of this product occurs. Foreign material disturbing the printer operation has been loaded in the printer.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the E 016 error Interruption (1) Check the AC • Replace CPU Err [00] exception error: power source and Mainboard Mainboard Trouble occurred in the printer assembly assembly, the interrupt process peripheral HDD_Extension devices(2) Check if E 016 error Command boundary board assembly,...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual E 016 error Trap exception CPU Err [13] errors : trap occurred E 016 error Floating point CPU Err [15] exception error : trouble occurred in the floating points E 016 error Watch exception CPU Err [22] error : trouble occurred in the watch.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing PF E071 error PF An overload (4) PF motor • Replace PF over current occurred in the PF assembly may be motor assembly Motor Assembly → Replacing the motor (X-axis) damaged. • Replace during operation. (5) Mainboard Mainboard Mainboard...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (4) Check the T- • If contaminated fence for with grease and T fence contamination, dust, wipe off with flows and bends. a dry cloth. • If contaminated with ink, wipe off with a lightly damp cloth and then with a dry cloth.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Sensor Menu E 073 Error CR_HP cannot be (1) Check the • Check the CR Origin detected. transmission connections of the photosensor for transmission CR home position photosensor for detection via “Test: CR home position Sensor”...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (3) The print head •Replace the print may be damaged. head assembly print head assembly and head tape power cable. → Counter initialization menu → Replacing the (4) The CR board • Replace the CR assembly may be board assembly CR board...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the E 077 Error Trouble occurred in (1) The • Replace the Head the head driver. HEAD_DRV board HEDA_DRV board Mainboard Overheat assembly may assembly. assembly, have a problem. HDD_Extension board assembly, HEAD_DRV board assembly and cooling fan assembly.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (2) The Mainboard • Replace the assembly may Mainboard Mainboard have a problem. assembly. assembly, HDD_Extension board assembly, HEAD_DRV board assembly and cooling fan assembly. → Replacing the E 080 Error Trouble occurred in (1) Check the •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (2) Is the • If the transmission transmission transmission photosensor at the photosensor is photosensor. cap securely detached, fix it installed? securely. → Replacing the (3) Is the sensor • Clean the sensor element of the element using transmission...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (5) Make sure that • Replace the the connections of SLIDE motor SLIDE motor the SLIDE motor assembly for the assembly (wiper assembly for the wiper SLIDE. arm). WIPER slide are good. → Replacing the (6) The Mainboard •...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES WHEN ERRORS ARE NOT DISPLAYED The following explains the messages, items to be confirmed and remedies to take when error messages are not displayed 9.3.1. Problems relating to initial operation This chapter explains the messages displayed, the items to be confirmed and the remedy. Phenomenon Check point Action...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide LCD failure (no display / garbled (1) Check if the • The internal display) DIMM (optional programs cannot be memory) is started without the installed. DIMM installed in the product. Make sure to install the one in the specifications.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (2) Make sure that •Redo the the connections of connections of the Mainboard the panel cable following assembly, connectors at the connectors. HDD_Extension panel unit assembly • Mainboard : J105 board assembly, side and the •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the CR Ink is not supplied when ink (1) Make sure that • Redo the replenishment is complete. the connections of connections of the board assembly. the head cable head cables to the connectors at the connectors.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the Operation does not stop even if (2) Panel unit Make • Redo the the front cover is opened. sure that the connections of the Mainboard connections of the following assembly, panel cable connectors. HDD_Extension connectors at the •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (2) Make sure that • Check the the connections of connections of the Mainboard the panel cable following assembly, connectors at the connectors. HDD_Extension panel unit assembly • Mainboard : J105 board assembly, side and the •...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3.2. Problems relating to paper feed Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → Replacing the The paper comes off at paper (1) Check if the • Check if the set initialization or during the P_REAR sensor connections of the Mainboard printing operation.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3.3. Problems relating to the printing operation Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → Firmware Continuous printing cannot be (1) The program • Upgrade the performed. ROM may have firmware version. installation. failed. → Replacing the (2) The Mainboard •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Specifications Cleaning does not fix problems (1) Check the use • Under low such as clogging or split nozzle. conditions of the humidity conditions product. in particular, printing is performed poorly. Check the conditions under the guaranteed operation conditions.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (10) The • Replace the maintenance maintenance maintenance assembly may have assembly. assembly a problem. → Replacing the (11) The Mainboard • Replace the assembly may have Mainboard print head assembly a problem. assembly.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the (10) The Mainboard • Replace the assembly may have Mainboard Mainboard a problem. assembly. assembly, HDD_Extension board assembly, HEAD_DRV board assembly and cooling fan assembly. → Replacing the Drawn black on a full screen (Or (1) Check the head •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide (2) Check if printing • The following began immediately phenomena may after ink occur for the first replenishment. printing that is processed immediately after ink replenishment. • Faint lines are drawn. • White streaks appear on the printing.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide (10) Check the • Using the provided → Replacing the cleaning wipers for cleaning cloth for contamination. cleaning the wipers, cleaner slightly dampen it with cleaning liquid and wipe the surface of the cleaning wipers, then recheck their condition by...
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MUTOH. the condition. If paper not recommended by MUTOH is used, the paper may not be recognized correctly by the paper sensor. • Check the condition using the printing mode that is recommended for the paper.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide Fiber tracking is shown in prints. (2) Check if printing • The following began immediately phenomena may after ink occur for the first replenishment. printing processed immediately after ink replenishment. • Faint lines are drawn.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide (8) Check if the • Using the wiper, nozzle face is wiped wipe the nozzle face correctly. well. → User’s Guide. (9) Check the • Using the provided → Replacing the cleaning wipers for cleaning cloth for contamination.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the T (6) Make sure that • If they are the CR_ENC interfering with each fence. → Replacing the assembly and the T other, adjust the fence are not installation positions CR_ENC assembly. interfering. of the CR_ENC assembly and the T fence.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual A limited line in the paper feed (1) Check if the use • Be sure to use the direction is not accurate ( in the conditions are within product under the sub scanning direction) the normal operation operation conditions.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide Inaccurate squareness (1) Check the Setup the paper installation method according to the of the paper. User’s Guide. → User’s Guide (2) Check the • If the surrounding rotation of the area of the pressure pressure roller with roller is the pressure arm at...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3.4. Problems relating to noise Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → Replacing the There is noise when the paper is (1) Check the • Remove loaded. surroundings of the obstructions and suction fan suction fan foreign material.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the CR (3) Check if rattles • Clean the dust are heard when the from the carriage cursor assembly carriage is moving bearings and roller from side to side. guide. When the roller guide has been cleaned, apply a light coat of grease on the roller...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3.5. Problems relating to the paper cutting operation Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → User’s Guide The cutting operation (1) Check the operation panel • Change the is not performing and make sure that the media setting.
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Replacing the CR b) It does not move up or • The connectors down. may have poor board assembly → Replacing the contacts. Check the Mainboard connections of the assembly, following HDD_Extension connectors. board assembly, •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → User’s Guide The cutting operation (1) Check the cutter blade for • Replace the cutter. is in process, but the shipping and deterioration. paper has not been cut. → User’s Guide The paper has not (2) Check if the cutter cap is •...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3.6. Problems relating to online and functions Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → User’s Guide Online has not been (1) Check the • Change the setting. properly established Centronics settings in by Centronics. the operation panel. (2) Replace the •...
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Spitfire – Maintenance Manual → Firmware A portion of the data (1) The program ROM • Upgrade the firmware has not been drawn may have failed. version. installation (is missing). → Replacing the T Garbled characters or (2) Check the T fence •...
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 9.3.7. Other problems Phenomenon Check point Action Refer to → Parameter A hang up occurs (1) The internal • Check the process operation of operation again backup the Mainboard after initializing assembly may be parameters and re- malfunctioning.
Spitfire – Maintenance Manual 10. APPENDIX 10.1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides referential information such as service data and exploded views. 10.2 WIRING DIAGRAM 10.4. SERVICE PARTS LIST/EXPLODED VIEWS/CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS This section includes the service parts list, exploded views of respective units and configuration diagrams. Notes : For the latest ‘exploded views’...
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