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MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1604 Operation Instructions Manual

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VJ-1604
Eco-Solvent
Ultra Printer
FOR EUROPE ONLY!

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  • Page 1 Operation Instructions English VJ-1604 Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer FOR EUROPE ONLY!
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  • Page 3: Operation Instructions Vj

    This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer VJ-1604. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English TABLE OF CONTENT Safety instructions .....................7 Warnings, cautions and notes ................7 Important safety instructions..................8 Warning labels.....................11 1.3.1 Handling the operation procedure labels ............11 1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............11 Installation procedure ....................15 Installation environment..................15 2.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation ............15 2.1.2 Installation space .....................16 Unpacking the boxes ...................17...
  • Page 6 4.1.4 Replacing the spitting box sponges ..............49 4.1.5 Head cleaning ....................51 4.1.6 Cleaning the wiper ...................52 4.1.7 Cleaning around the print head................55 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician..............59 4.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts................59 4.2.2 Periodical inspection part list................59 Menu structure overview ..................60 Operation panel ....................60...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution • When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings mentioned in this book. 1.1 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES The contents of alarm displays included in this User’s Guide and warning label stuck on the main body of the printer are classified into three categories according to the degree of danger.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    / or fire. Immediately switch OFF the power, disconnect the power plugs from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. While installing optional items, be sure to Switch OFF the printer and pull out the power plugs. It could lead to an electric shock.
  • Page 9 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Caution Pay attention to the following points, while handling the power cables. Do not do anything forcefully on the power cables. • Do not keep heavy objects on the power cables. • Do not bend, twist or pull the power cables by force. •...
  • Page 10 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Be sure to switch OFF the power, and disconnect the power plugs when cleaning the printer. Move the printer maintaining it in a horizontal position. Keep the printer horizontally while transferring. Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position, nor keep the printer upside down.

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. • If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • 1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels 4 3 2 1...
  • Page 12 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Types of warning labels AP-75769 - Revision 1.0 –2/04/2007...
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  • Page 15: Installation Procedure

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²) Power Supply AC90V –...

  • Page 16: Installation Space

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.1.2 Installation space Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine. Notes • For the weight of the printer and the stand, please refer to the Operation Manual. AP-75769 - Revision 1.0 –2/04/2007...

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Boxes

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.2 UNPACKING THE BOXES This product is shipped in 3 different boxes, one box with the printer body, one box for the printer stand and one with the ink and documentation. Notes • Unpacking this product requires 4 or more people. •...

  • Page 18: Verifying The Bundled Items

    2.3 VERIFYING THE BUNDLED ITEMS Notes • After unpacking, please verify that the product is not damaged and that no components are missing. If so, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 2.3.1 Items in the printer box Name Quantity Printer main body...

  • Page 19: Items In The Good Shape Kit

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.3.3 Items in the Good Shape Kit Name Quantity Clean stick Tweezers Spitting box sponge Spirit level Waste fluid tank Tray 2.3.4 Items in the stand box Name Wheel box buffer foot Corner buffer Lifting tubes Buffer box Instruction sheet stand Small buffer box...

  • Page 20: Name Of The Parts And Functions

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.4 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.4.1 Front section N° Name Function Used to fix or release the media. • Lower the lever to fix the media. • Media loading lever Lower the lever further to fix the media more firmly. Used to improve the accuracy of media feeding.

  • Page 21: Rear Section

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.4.2 Rear section Name Function Used to load the roll media. Roll media holders Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders. Media feed slot Used for feeding media Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette Used for smoothly feeding through media when the media is set or...

  • Page 22: Assembling

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.5 ASSEMBLING 2.5.1 Assembling the stand Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Move the packaging of the stand to the location to unpack. Step 0 : Open the package and take out the foot, stay, lifting tubes and the packaging materials. Step 0 : Name Stay...

  • Page 23: Mounting The Printer To The Stand

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.5.2 Mounting the printer to the stand Turn the four adjusters as shown below to prevent the stand from moving. Step 0 : Name Adjusters Stand Insert the two lifting tubes into the right and left transfer brackets, lift the printer with four or more Step 0 : people and place it on the stand.

  • Page 24: Removing Protective Materials

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Follow the procedure below to attach the waste fluid tank. Step 4 : • Place the waste fluid tank in the waste fluid holder • Attach the waste fluid tube to the tank • Attach the waste fluid sensor cable to the connector on the bottom of the printer Name Waste fluid tank holder Waste fluid tank...

  • Page 25: Levelling The Printer

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.6 LEVELLING THE PRINTER Notes • Please verify before and after carrying this product that the screws are well fixed. • When transferring or carrying outside, separate the printer from its stand. Carry the printer to the installation place. Step 0 : Turn the adjusters in the direction as shown below to prevent the printer from moving.

  • Page 26: Transfer And Transportation

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 2.7 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 2.7.1 Transferring the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below. (1) Pre-transfer steps Verify that the printer has been switched OFF.

  • Page 27: Transporting The Printer

    When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack the printer as it was shipped, using the protective materials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks. Notes • When transporting the printer, consult your MUTOH product dealer. (0) Pre- transport procedure Switch ON the printer. Step 0 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.
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  • Page 29: Preparing For A Job

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3 PREPARING FOR A JOB 3.1 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLES Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Make sure that the power key is switched OFF. Step 0 : Plug the power cables to the AC inlets on the right of the printer. Step 0 : Name AC inlet...

  • Page 30: Switching The Power On/Off

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3.2 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 3.2.1 Switching the power ON Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch ON the printer. Step 0 : The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up in green. Step 0 : The printer starts initial operation.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Printer To The Workstation

    For more information on how to connect to your workstation, please refer to the operation manual of your workstation. • For network settings on the side of the printer, refer to the MUTOH Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer VJ-1604 series User’s Guide. AP-75769 - Revision 1.0 –2/04/2007...

  • Page 32: Installing The Ink Cassettes

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3.4 INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Switch ON the printer. Step 4 : • The printer starts initialization. • The operation panel displays "[KCMY] Discharged". After the initial operation is complete, "Insert CleaningCart."...
  • Page 33 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer for one hour of more, and refill a small amount of ink again. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. AP-75769 - Revision 1.0 –2/04/2007...

  • Page 34: Media Handling

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3.5 MEDIA HANDLING Notes • There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1604 Unwinder/Winder 100 Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) • Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems.
  • Page 35 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Switch the printer ON Step 6 : • The printer starts the initial operation • “Media End” is displayed on the operation panel Raise the media loading lever Step 2 : “Lever Up” is displayed on the operation panel Open the front cover Step 2 : Insert the roll media into the media feed slot...

  • Page 36: Replacing Roll Media

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English If the distance between the edge of the roll media and the pressure roller is less than 5 mm, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media. • Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left roll media holders, and move the roll media to the right or left.
  • Page 37 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 1. Remove the installed roll media. Verify that Step 0 : • the printer has been switched ON, • the printer is in Normal mode, and • The printer is NOT printing. Push the media hold lever backward (lever up). Step 0 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media Step 0 :...

  • Page 38: Setting Media Type

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder. Step 5 : name Roll media holder (left) Fixing lever Roll media To load another roll media, refer to: “Setting media” Notes •...
  • Page 39 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Procedure: Verify that the printer has been switched ON, and the media has been loaded. Step 0 : Result: After the media is loaded, the display shifts to the Media setup menu. Notes Refer to the following topics to load media: •...

  • Page 40: Performing A Nozzle Check

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3.6 PERFORMING A NOZZLE CHECK Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that loaded media roll or sheet measures more Step 4 : than an A3 size. Verify that the printer is in the normal mode – Ready to Print. Step 4 : Press the [<] key on the operation panel for two seconds or more.

  • Page 41: Head Height Adjustment

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3.7 HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT When used? Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. This way you prevent the print head from touching the media. Notes • If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality will not be guaranteed.

  • Page 42: Step Adjustment

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 3.8 STEP ADJUSTMENT After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight, backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon: •...
  • Page 43 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Perform the initial adjust print. Step 7 : • Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes • The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. •...
  • Page 44 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print". • Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes •...
  • Page 45 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing. • Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". • Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Printing".
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  • Page 47: Periodical Maintenance

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1 DONE BY END USER Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 4.1.1 Cleaning the printer Periodic cleaning is necessary to use the printer in good condition. 4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case Instruction: Wipe off the dust and possible dirt from the outer case by using a soft cloth.

  • Page 48: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 4.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer Open the front cover. Step 1 : Remove paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, using a soft brush. Step 1 : Name Pressure rollers Notes • Do not blow paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, remove media while cleaning. Wipe off paper powder and ink from the platen using a dust-free and soft cloth slightly damped Step 1 : with water.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Spitting Box Sponges

    • Two months after replacement. (1) Type Notes • For types and details of the spitting-box sponge, contact your local Mutoh dealer. (1) Replacing steps If the printer is turned ON, make sure that: Step 0 : • Printing or other operations are not in progress.
  • Page 50 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Remove the spitting box absorbent from each spitting box using tweezers. Step 6 : Name spitting boxes spitting-box sponge Assemble the following parts: Step 0 : • Spitting box sponge • Spacer • Spitting box sponge holder Install the new spitting box absorbent to each spitting box.

  • Page 51: Head Cleaning

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 4.1.5 Head cleaning When to perform? Perform a head clean if the prints become blurred or are incomplete. Notes • Remove media while cleaning. Verify that the operation panel is in Normal mode. Step 0 : Verify that the media hold lever is lowered Step 0 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel to select the cleaning mode.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Wiper

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 4.1.6 Cleaning the wiper Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Cleaning time Clean the wiper once a week or when blurs or incompleteness in printing remains after the head cleaning. Notes •...
  • Page 53 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Open the maintenance cover on the right of the printer. Step 8 : Name Maintenance cover Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper. Step 0 : • Cleaning wiper front side: Wipe horizontally Name Cleaning wiper...
  • Page 54 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English • Cleaning wiper backside: Wipe vertically Name Cleaning wiper Cleaning stick Head cap unit Close the right maintenance cover Step 2 : • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel Step 2 : •...

  • Page 55: Cleaning Around The Print Head

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 4.1.7 Cleaning around the print head. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Clean the print head when foreign objects, such as dust or ink, causing omitted dots or ink drops are attached around the print head.
  • Page 56 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Press the [>] key on the operation panel. Step 4 : • “Set1: MediaType” is displayed on the operation panel. Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select “Set20: CR maintenance” Step 2 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 57 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel Step 7 : • Maintenance starts • The print head moves to the left. • “CR Maintenance: END” is displayed on the operation panel. Open the left maintenance cover. Step 2 : Name Maintenance cover...
  • Page 58 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Step 10 : If foreign objects, such as dust or ink are attached to the print head, remove them using the cleaning stick. Name Print head Head guide area Nozzle Dust, ink mass Close the left maintenance cover. Step 2 : •...

  • Page 59: Done By Authorized Mutoh Technician

    These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer. 4.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts Perform periodical replacements according to the table below. These replacements should be executed by an authorized Mutoh technician. These replacements are necessary to ensure the best printing quality output. Part...

  • Page 60: Menu Structure Overview

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 5 MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW 5.1 OPERATION PANEL Notes Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel. • When performing menu setting from the operation panel: “Menu setup on the operation panel” •...
  • Page 61 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode Normal Setup menu display [Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal. The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next [Enter] key ---- hierarchy.
  • Page 62 When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm. • If the error persists, even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. AP-75769 - Revision 1.0 –2/04/2007...

  • Page 63: Panel Setup Menu

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English 5.2 PANEL SETUP MENU Type from 1 Graphic Menu1 Setup Set 1 Media Type 1>1 Print mode to 30 Graphic Banner 1 Banner 2 Banner 3 Banner 4 Quality 1 Quality 2 Quality 3 Quality 4 1>2 PF Adjust 1>3...

  • Page 64: Operation Instructions Vj

    Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Set 11 Head Fan Set 12 CR Movement Data Machine From 1 to 9 Set 13 Over Write Cnt From 0.0 to Set 14 Over Write Wait 5.0 sec Set 15 Slant Check Set 16 Auto Cleaning From 1h to 24 h Set 17 Ink Status...
  • Page 65 Operation Instructions VJ-1604 English Menu3 Adjust Print Adj.1 Confirm Adj.2 Adj.3 Adj.4 Adj.5 BI-D Quality Adj.6 BI-D Normal Menu4 Cleaning Clean Economy Clean Normal Clean Strong Clean Little Charge Menu5 Selection [*] Media Type [*] Effect [*] Flushing [*] Side Margin [*] Media Initial [*] Media Width [*] Take-Up...

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