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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE UV600 OMPRESS I S SERIES PRINTER . 1.00 UV600 --1.00 OMPRESS 06/05/2015 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE CREATOR OF THIS DOCUMENT , HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE 'WRITER' HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
  • Page 2 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide This page has been intentionally left blank...
  • Page 3 Trademarks Mentioned in this Manual • COMPRESS, iUV600s, WIMS, AOD, ACCULOK AND BMS are registered trademarks or product names of IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY. • Centronics and BiCentronics are registered trademarks or product names of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
  • Page 4 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Warranty Limitations IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain or cannot be conclusively proved to be directly related to defect in workmanship any part repair or replacement shall be solely at the discretion of Impression Technology.
  • Page 5 This manual explains the preparations and procedures for operating the Compress iUV600s series printer. This is a common User Guide for the Compress series of printers. Unless specifically mentioned to the contrary, the descriptions in this manual are common for all Compress series models.
  • Page 6 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Document Change History This version of the document replaces and obsoletes all previous versions. The following table describes the most recent changes: Revision Date Summary of Changes October 2015 Initial release...
  • Page 7 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Manual Notation The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding of the information. Symbol Meaning Meaning Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily WARNING injury or catastrophic damage to your equipment.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Instructions ........7 1.1 Introduction ................7 1.2 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ..........7 1.3 Important Safety Instructions ..........8 1.4 Warning Label types and meanings ........11 1.4.1 Handling the Warning Labels ..........
  • Page 10 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.4.2 Setup Menu ............... 23 2.4.3 Changing Printer status ............23 3. Initial Setup & Basic Operations ....24 3.1 Introduction ................ 25 3.2 Before you Get Started ............25 3.2.1 Commit to Maintenance ............ 25 3.2.2...
  • Page 11 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 3.6.9 Bi-Directional (Bi-D) Adjustment ........58 3.6.10 Installing & Using Printer Drivers........68 4. Printing to Substrates ......85 4.1 Introduction ................ 86 4.2 Prepare Your Image ............. 86 4.3 Substrate Preparation ............89 4.4 Load substrate/template to the printer ......90 4.4.1...
  • Page 12 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.4.2 Cleaning the Flushing Tray ..........97 5.4.3 Cleaning the Wiper and Head Cap ........98 5.4.4 Manual Print Head Guards Clean ........99 5.4.5 Parking the Print Head ............. 100 5.4.6 Emptying the waste ink container ........101 5.5 Other Maintenance Items ..........
  • Page 13 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 6.2.4 Command Errors .............. 125 6.2.5 Errors Requiring Reboot ........... 126 6.3 Troubleshooting Without Error Messages ......134 6.3.1 Initial Operation Problems ..........134 6.3.2 Printing Problems ............137 6.3.3 Noise Problems ..............152 6.3.4 Problems with Curing / Washing ...
  • Page 14 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Safety Instructions 1.0 Introduction This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who install, operate, or maintain this equipment, important safety instructions, and the warning labels attached to the equipment. WARNING Make sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment.

  • Page 16: Important Safety Instructions

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Safety Instructions 1.2 Important Safety Instructions General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PRODUCT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO SWITCHING ON YOUR MACHINE WARNING Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing serious injury.
  • Page 17 Safety Instructions Compress iUV600s Series User Guide CAUTION Pay attention to the following when handling the power cable: Do not do anything forcefully (e.g. pull, bend, twist) to the power cable Do not place heavy objects on the power cable Do not route the power cable near heat sources Pay attention to the following points while handling the power supply plug.
  • Page 18 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Safety Instructions If you need to operate the printer with the cover removed for maintenance or repair, be careful not to get injured by any moving parts. Never lubricate the printer mechanism with anything other than that designated by Impression Technology.

  • Page 19: Warning Label Types And Meanings

    Safety Instructions Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 1.3 Warning Label types and meanings The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be taken. Read and understand the positions and contents thoroughly before maintenance operation.

  • Page 20: Locations Of Warning Labels

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Safety Instructions 1.3.2 Locations of Warning Labels The locations of warning labels are shown below. Warning Label Type Using this area as a lift point will cause damage to the printer. Do not touch anything in this area unless instructed.

  • Page 21: Product Overview

    Product Overview Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Product Overview 1.4 Features The features of the printer are explained below. 1.4.1 High Resolution Image Quality This model uses the drop on-demand piezo head with a high performance coated nozzle plate. The ability to eject >40pl droplet size enables excellent white ink delivery.

  • Page 22: Part Names And Functions

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Product Overview 1.5 Part Names and Functions Part names and functions are explained in this section. For the directions described in this document, refer to the following orientation figure: Upper Rear Left Front Right FIGURE 0-1 PRINTER ORIENTATION...

  • Page 23: Front Section

    Product Overview Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 1.5.1 Front Section LCD and keypad WIMS & Bulk ink system Emergency stop Pressure reset and status light Bed up/down buttons & status light Waste ink access and Media cooling system tray access...
  • Page 24 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Product Overview Name Function Emergency stop This button removes mains power from the printer in an emergency. Bed UP button This button causes the motorised bed to move upwards and decrease the gap between the print head and media.

  • Page 25: Rear Section

    Product Overview Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 1.5.2 Rear Section Media tray Mains inlet WIMS unit WIMSPump and stirrer Colour ink bottles FIGURE 0-3 PRINTER REAR Waste ink Optical SECTION PARTS access and sensor cooling system Ethernet and access Pressure reset...

  • Page 26: Wims

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Product Overview 1.5.3 WIMS WIMS Pump WIMS Status Light WIMS mode button WIMS Stir Setting WIMS power WIMS Rest connector/status light Setting Magnetic Stirrer Provision for clear Motor Ink bottle FIGURE 0-4 WIMS PARTS WIMS Filter...
  • Page 27 Product Overview Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Name Function WIMS stirrer power This indicator is BLUE during standby and RED when the printer is active. This indicator is an integral part of the WIMS power plug. WIMS stirrer This assembly stirs the white ink by rotating the stirrer paddle clockwise for approximately 10 seconds and then anti-clockwise for approximately 10 seconds.

  • Page 28: Operation Panel

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Product Overview 1.5.4 Operation Panel The operation panel (LCD & Keypad) 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.
  • Page 29 Product Overview Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Name Normal Operation Function Setup Menu Display Function [Menu] key Changes the LCD monitor display to Changes the setup menu display setup menu status. status to normal status. [Enter] key - Selects the menu to be set and shifts to the next hierarchy.
  • Page 30 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Product Overview 1.5.4.2 LCD Monitor and Status Lamps Name Color Status Function Power lamp Green On The printer is switched on. Blinking An error has occurred. Error content will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Printer Status

    Product Overview Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 1.6 Printer Status The status of the printer is explained below. 1.6.1 Normal Indicates that the printer can print when the platen is loaded. Both indicator LED’s (Power lamp & Roll Lamp) are green.

  • Page 32: Initial Setup & Basic Operations

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations Initial Setup & Basic Operations...

  • Page 33: Introduction

    This chapter provides information on the initial setup and basic operation of the iUV600s Printer. It is highly recommended that the initial setup of the printer be performed by a Compress trained & authorized technician. Damage caused by incorrect setup will not be warrantied.
  • Page 34 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations You will notice a green solution in the bottle, this is anti freeze, simply fill the bottle ¾ full with distilled water, reattach the lid and then return bottle to the original location.

  • Page 35: Before You Get Started

    2.2 Before you Get Started 2.2.1 Commit to Maintenance Your Compress iUV600s™ represents a significant investment, not only of your money but also of your commitment to your new business opportunity with the Compress iUV600s™. Whilst the mechanics of the printing unit of the iUV600s are similar to that of a normal inkjet printer, printing on rigid substrates is not the same as printing on paper.

  • Page 36: Get To Know Your Iuv600S

    2.2.2 Get to Know your iUV600s Starting a new business or adding to your existing product line with the Compress iUV600s™ is a very exciting, and potentially very profitable time. Don’t get too carried away though and start accepting orders before you even have your printer.
  • Page 37 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide FIGURE 2-2 PRINTER FRONT SECTION PARTS Media tray Mains inlet WIMS unit Pump and stirrer Colour ink bottles Optical sensor Waste ink Ethernet FIGURE 2-3 PRINTER REAR access and and USB...
  • Page 38 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations...

  • Page 39: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.3 Choosing a Place for the Printer WARNING  Do not place the printer in a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the product to fall over, become damaged, or cause serious injury: o Unstable or shaky surfaces.

  • Page 40: Required Space

    The load bearing surface is textured and firm enough to be considered a non-slip, hard surface.  The load bearing surface will fully support lateral forces in all directions in excess of 100kg. NOTE For printer options Section 6.3 Options/Supplies List p.159 Do not use the Compress iUV600s series on unstable surfaces.
  • Page 41 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Compress iUV600s Printer dimensions are illustrated below Machine weight +/- 148kg uncrated. FIGURE 2-4 IUV600S DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 42: Minimum Computer Requirements

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations CAUTION 2.4 Minimum Computer Requirements Ensure that your computer has the minimum specifications as recommended here to ensure optimum performance of your printer and the RIP: Processor Requires a PC based on Quad Core (2.2 GHz) technology or higher processor.

  • Page 43: Basic Operations

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.5 Basic Operations Some basic printer operations are described here as they are referred to in the Initial Setup instructions. 2.5.1 Switching the Printer ON WARNING Be sure to use the power cable supplied with the printer. If incorrect power cables are used, electric shock or fire may result Do not use a power cable that is damaged.
  • Page 44 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 6. Press the Power button on the operation panel. 7. After a short delay the screen will display Initializing 5 seconds Initializing NOTE The printer is likely to perform a short head cleaning operation shortly after turning on.

  • Page 45: Switching The Printer Off

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.5.2 Switching the Printer OFF. 1. Press the Power button on the operation panel. After about 15 seconds or so the Operation panel display will be blank. 15+seconds Cover Open 2.

  • Page 46: Connecting The Printer To The Pc

    2.5.3 Connecting the Printer to the PC The Compress iUV600s has both Ethernet and USB interface ports for connection to the PC. You will require either a USB or Ethernet interface cable for connecting to the PC, depending upon your objectives.
  • Page 47 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide  Refer to the Operation Manual of your PC for the connection to your PC  USB connection supports Windows 98 and higher  This printer supports USB 2.0. If the connection is made under the following conditions, the speed may decrease to the level measure ins USB1.1...

  • Page 48: Confirming Default Settings

    This section gives an overview of the Setup Menu and the iUV600s series default settings. There are some critical iUV600s series default settings that ensure that the printer operates in accordance with the iUV600s series specifications. If these settings are not set at the correct value, the printer will not behave correctly.
  • Page 49 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.5.4.3 Menu Setup Procedure Follow the following procedure to configure various setup menus. 1. Check that the operation panel is Normal, and is in ready to print status (Display will read R e a d y t o P r i n t 2.
  • Page 50 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations NOTE When a setup item has a submenu, [>] is displayed on the right end of the LCD monitor of the operation panel. If a submenu item displayed on the LCD monitor of the operation panel is blinking, it’s setting can be changed.
  • Page 51 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 6. Press the [Menu] key or [Cancel] key on the operation panel to exit from the setup. The previous setup menu will be displayed. 3. When the main menu is displayed, the screen turns to Normal.
  • Page 52 The setup menu has the following items. < > parts in each list are initial settings [ ] parts in each list are iUV600s series default settings (if different from initial settings). TABLE 2-2 SETUP MENU STRUCTURE Setup Menu Item...

  • Page 53: Performing A Head Clean From The Operation Panel

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.5.5 Performing a Head Clean from the Operation Panel 1. Ensure the printer is in Print Ready mode 2. Press the load button and ensure platen is loaded, this will allow the WIMS motor to operate during the cleaning cycle 3.
  • Page 54 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations Head cleaning will consume some ink during operation, this is normal with all printers. Executing a 2 Head Cleaning from the operation panel within one print of the 1 Head Cleaning will trigger a longer than Normal clean.

  • Page 55: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.6 Initial Setup Once your printer has been removed from the crate and positioned as per Section 2.3 “ Choosing a Place for the Printer” p.28 , use the following directions to prepare the printer for printing.

  • Page 56: Remove Carriage Lock Bracket

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 2.6.2 Remove Carriage Lock Bracket NOTE 1 x Philips Head screwdriver required for this procedure. 1. Remove the two screws securing the red carriage lock bracket (located at rear of print head carriage), remove the carriage lock bracket.
  • Page 57 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.6.3 Priming the cooling system. Before the LED UV lamps can be operational you must first prime the entire lamp cooling system. The reservoir for the pump is located in the waste tank bay via the small grey door.
  • Page 58 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations You will notice a green solution in the bottle, this is anti freeze, simply fill the bottle ¾ full with distilled water, reattach the lid and then return bottle to the original location.

  • Page 59: Initial Ink Fill Process - Colours

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.6.4 Initial Ink Fill Process - Colours CAUTION Observe all recommended ink handling procedures as prescribed in the relevant MSDS for inks. NOTE Use protective gloves to avoid stained fingers.
  • Page 60 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 3. Open the top cover of the printer to ensure LED lamp limit switch is switched off LED lamp limit switch located behind machine control panel, visible only with the...

  • Page 61: Initial Ink Fill Process - White

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 3 .6. 5 Initial Ink Fill Process – White NOTE No tools are required for this procedure. Use protective gloves to avoid stained fingers. 1. Ensure that the printer is switched off on both the control panel and the red emergency off switch and very gently insert the metal glass coated stirrer bar inside the white ink bottle.
  • Page 62 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations Switch the printer on in accordance with the instructions in Section 2.5.1 "Switching the Printer ON" p.32 Please note, for illustrative purposes clear white ink containers and ink lines are used. The actual iUV600s production printer will have UV proof bottles and ink lines fitted.

  • Page 63: Loading Media For Printing

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.6.6 Loading Media for Printing 1. Pull the platen tray forwards to allow easy access to the platen as shown. Warning, do not pull the platen abruptly, optimal movement should be no more than 6cm per second...

  • Page 64: Checking Media Height

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 2.6.5 Checking media height NOTE The Printer has an interactive protection system that monitors the height of the media on the media tray by means of a safety beam that continually watches the gap between the print head and the media.
  • Page 65 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide NOTE The platen LED has three different colours during operation. GREEN which indicates that the platen should not be high enough to a collision between print head and media.. YELLOW indicates that the automatic head protection system is OFF and there is a possibility of catastrophic collision damage to the print head.

  • Page 66: Performing A Nozzle Check Test Print

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 2.6.6 Performing a Nozzle Check Test Print The Printer has the ability to print a nozzle test print which will indicate the integrity of the nozzle orifices. Blocked nozzles will cause the printer to produce poor quality output.
  • Page 67 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide deactivated. The nozzle check print will not cure in this case and can be cleaned using Isopropyl or denatured alcohol.

  • Page 68: Examining A Nozzle Check Test Print

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 2.6.7 Examining a Nozzle Check Test Print Compare the results of the nozzle Check Test Print to the pictures below. White ink is NOT shown here. This print shows missing nozzle line which indicates that there is either a blockage or an air pocket preventing the individual nozzle(s) from ejecting any ink: ...

  • Page 69: Bi-Directional (Bi-D) Adjustment

    Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.6.8 Bi-Directional (Bi-D) Adjustment The Bi-D (Bi-directional) adjustment procedure allows for alignment of printed output position in both the left and right (CW and CCW) print head print direction. The Bi-D adjustment may be necessary where prints appear blurry or misaligned in the X direction –...
  • Page 70 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 2.6.8.2 Accessing the Bi-D Adjustment Menu The Bi-D adjustment options can only be accessed through a “hidden” menu called the Self-Diagnosis menu. Additionally, the printer bed must also be put into “Diagnosis” mode.
  • Page 71 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide The system will enter the self-diagnosis mode and display the self-diagnosis menu: 1. After a short delay the screen will display Initializing  Shortly thereafter, the printer will emit a series of “beeps”...
  • Page 72 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations FIGURE 2-10 DIAGNOSTIC MENU FLOW 2. When the [Enter] key is pressed to confirm / select the Check:Adjustment menu option, the Print Head will release from the Capping Station and make small movements & some noise for 15-20 seconds or so before settling back into the Capping Station.
  • Page 73 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.6.8.5 Navigating to the Bi-D Adjustment options Follow the operation flow shown below to operate the Adjustment Menu and access the Bi- Directional Adjustment options. 1. Press [Next] key or [Back] key in the operation panel to scroll through the menu.
  • Page 74 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 2.6.8.6 Making a Bi-Directional adjustment The actual procedure is as follows. 1. Load a sheet of clean paper for printing in accordance with Section 5.6.6 "Loading Media for Printing" p.52 2.
  • Page 75 The iUV600XL series of printer requires a different loading procedure, as it does not have a rearMedia Sensor as depicted above for the iUV600s series of printer: From the rear of the printer, slowly pull the Media Tray towards the rear of the printer, until the front of the Media Tray clears the Media Switch (which is located on the left hand side of the printer bed, beneath the printer carriage area).
  • Page 76 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 9. When is displayed, press the [Enter] key. A d j : B i D H i V S D 4 d will be displayed. S e t u p / P r i n t 1 / P r i n t 2 11.
  • Page 77 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 14. After the test pattern has printed, BiD Hi VSDxx:Setup should display on screen – if it does not, navigate the control panel / screen until it does (refer toFigure 3-11 Adjustment Menu Flow page 62).
  • Page 78 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations NOTE When the page is filled with adjustment patterns, it will be necessary to load a new sheet of paper. To indicate to the printer that new media is loaded, firstly press the EJECT button (the Load / Eject LED should show red).

  • Page 79: Installing & Using Printer Drivers

    In the case of the Compress iUV600s, you will have been supplied with a RIP software which also converts the data from an image that you wish to print into a form that the printer will understand. In most cases you will not have need to use the native driver for the printer as the RIP will handle the printing process.
  • Page 80 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 4. Press the [Enter] key on the Operation panel to display the IP address menu.  is displayed on the Operation panel N e t w o r k : I P A d d r e s s >...
  • Page 81 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide NOTE Depending you’re your PC settings, the installer may not automatically start. If the installation does not automatically start, browse the CD to the driver folder, and then to the appropriate language folder, and execute “Setup.exe”...
  • Page 82 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 8. Click the “installation of a driver” check box and click “Next”.  The display will move to the next screen 9. The license agreement for the driver software will display.
  • Page 83 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 10. Click “Network” a. If this is the first installation of the printer driver on your PC, proceed to step 11 b. If the printer driver has previously been installed, proceed to step 10 11.
  • Page 84 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 12. The output ports that were installed in the past are displayed on the output port list. a. To use an output port that was installed in the past, select it from the output port list, and then click “OK”.
  • Page 85 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide  Select “MUTOH Network Port”, and then click “New Port”.  Proceed to step 11. 13. Set the printer name, and then click “Next” If you do not need to change the printer name, use the default name.
  • Page 86 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 14. Check the details displayed on screen, and click Next DTG M2X DTG M2X  The driver installation will begin. 15. During the driver installation, a Windows security warning may be displayed. If necessary, click “Install”.
  • Page 87 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide NOTE If you click “Menu”, the first screen of the installer is displayed. 2.6.9.3 Installing the Printer Driver (for USB connection) 1. Turn the printer OFF 2.5.2 “Switching the Printer OFF.p.34 NOTE ...
  • Page 88 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 5. Select the model (RJ-901X), and click “Install” NOTE If you click “Cancel”, the printer driver installation will be cancelled  The display will move to the next screen Click the “installation of a driver” check box and click “Next”.
  • Page 89 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide d. If you do not agree to the written contents, click “Cancel”  The installation of the driver will be cancelled  The display will move to the next screen 7.
  • Page 90 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 8. Driver and port to be installed will be displayed on screen – Check the displayed content, and if there is no problem, click “Next” 9. If the Windows security warning is displayed during the installation, click “Install”.
  • Page 91 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide NOTE  If you have connected the USB cable before installing the printer driver, refer to Section 2.6.9.4 “If you have connected using the USB cable before installing the driver” p.82 ...
  • Page 92 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations 12. Click “End”.  This completes the printer driver installation. NOTE  If you click “menu” the first screen of the installer is displayed.  If the printer was not connected during the installation, connect it after this.
  • Page 93 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2.6.9.4 If you have connected using the USB cable before installing the driver 1. For Windows 7 1. Complete steps 3 to 10 of Section 2.6.9.3 Installing the Printer Driver (for USB connection) p.
  • Page 94 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Initial Setup & Basic Operations Select “Apply this correction”. Check that the problem is solved, and then finish troubleshooting.
  • Page 95 Initial Setup & Basic Operations Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 2. For Windows 7 Open “Devices and Printers” from Control Panel on your PC. Select “RJ-901X” which is displayed as an unspecified device and click “Remove device”. Turn the printer OFF Remove the USB cable.

  • Page 96: Printing To Substrates

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Printing to substrates 3. Printing to Rigid Substrates...

  • Page 97: Introduction

    Printing to Substrates Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 3.1 Introduction Printing on various items with the Compress iUV600s™ is a very simple process involving five easy steps: 1. Create an image in any of your graphics programs 2. Prepare a substrate or item for printing 3.
  • Page 98 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Printing to substrates (2) Bitmaps Bitmaps are images made up of pixels. This is a grid of small squares of appropriate colours that when viewed at a distance make a graphic image such as a digital photograph or digital art.
  • Page 99 Printing to Substrates Compress iUV600s Series User Guide (4) Image Sharpness & Saturation Images printed to fabric often tend to be softer & darker than what the image appears on screen. You may need to adjust images to give them a colour boost using a saturation adjustment in the graphics program, and/or sharpen the image using suitable sharpening tools within the graphics program.

  • Page 100: Substrate Preparation

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Printing to substrates 3.3 Substrate Preparation LED curable UV ink allows you to print onto the greatest variety of substrates, ink adhesion is promoted on some substrates by way of applying a primer. Consult your product representative for available primers, their application and use as well as what alternatives are available.
  • Page 101 Printing to Substrates Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Suggested equipment and consumables for substrate preparations.  IPA/ Isopropyl, this is effective for a variety of substrates 1. Glass, for cleaning oily finger marks and dust of glass product 2. Plastics, cleans down mold residue or oily films of certain plastics 3.

  • Page 102: Adjust Printing Bed Height / Move Platen To The Top Of Page

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Printing to substrates This process may take some time especially if you are printing onto a variety of different objects. Once accurate templates and graphic files are generated the process of loading product and printing becomes fast and simple.

  • Page 103: Post-Printing

    UV rays can be very damaging to the human eye After the Compress iUV600s™ has finished printing, the Printing Bed will automatically eject the platen to the front of the printer (or to the rear of the printer on the iUV600XL if your RIP allows this feature).

  • Page 104: Cancelling A Print Job

    It may be best to cancel the print job and start again. As with any inkjet printer, it is sometimes difficult to stop a print job with the Compress iUV600s once you have set it in motion. Firstly, press the Emergency Stop button on the front of the printer – this will immediately cut power to the printer &...

  • Page 105: General Care & Maintenance

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4. General Care & Maintenance...

  • Page 106: Introduction

    – exposure to primers and potentially dirty/dusty work environments can be harmful to your printer. As such, it is important that you take a few minutes each day to properly maintain your Compress iUV600s™ – this will ensure that it runs in optimal condition.
  • Page 107 Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 3. Push the carriage assembly gently to the direction of the arrow, away from the capping station. CAUTION Do not allow the Carriage assembly to remain out of the capping station for longer than two or three minutes.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Flushing Tray

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance 4.4.2 Cleaning the Flushing Tray NOTE No tools are required for this procedure. The flushing tray must be cleaned on a daily basis. Use protective gloves to avoid stained fingers. Use recommended cleaning fluid ONLY.

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Wiper And Head Cap

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Do not allow the Carriage assembly to remain out of the capping station for longer than two or three minutes. Failure to do so will result in possible blockage of print nozzles due to ink drying. This may result in irreversible damage to the print head requiring print head replacement.

  • Page 110: Manual Print Head Guards Clean

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance 4.4.4 Manual Print Head Guards Clean NOTE No tools are required for this procedure. The head surrounds must be cleaned on a daily basis. Use protective gloves to avoid stained fingers. Use recommended cleaning fluid ONLY.

  • Page 111: Parking The Print Head

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4.4.5 Parking the Print Head NOTE This process allows the operator to park the print head in such a way that remedial work may be carried out in the capping station or upper carriage assembly without damaging the print head due to ink drying in the nozzles.

  • Page 112: Emptying The Waste Ink Container

    NO LESS than two thirds of its original height. 4.4.6 Emptying the waste ink container During the Head Cleaning process your Compress iUV600s™ forces ink through the print head. This excess ink goes into a holding bottle called the Waste Ink Container. Check this bottle regularly, and empty it when it is getting full or before an ink flush or power clean procedure.

  • Page 113: Other Maintenance Items

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4.5 Other Maintenance Items 4.5.1 Powerful Head Cleaning In some instances, the Head Cleaning mentioned above in Section 2.5.5 "Performing a Head Clean from the Operation Panel" p.42 is not strong enough to clear stubbornly blocked nozzles. In these cases, it may be necessary to execute a stronger cleaning on the printer via the Control Panel menu.
  • Page 114 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance When the [Enter] key is pressed to confirm / select the menu option, the first item *Menu*:Cleaning of the Cleaning Menu will display – Time:Short. 4.5.1.2 Select the Cleaning Option Required. 1. Press [Next] key or [Back] key in the operation panel to scroll through the menu. Then, press the [Enter] key to confirm the menu option displayed.

  • Page 115: Ink Charge

    Note that the Self-Diagnosis menu contains several menu options which are intended for use ONLY by a trained & authorized Compress technician. It is very important that you do not execute any other of the menu options available in the Self-Diagnosis menu – incorrect settings or the execution of some menu items may result in damage to your printer.
  • Page 116 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance 4.5.2.2 Accessing the Self-Diagnosis Menu To access the Adjustment menu , select the self-diagnosis menu on the operation panel, and simultaneously put the bed operation into diagnostic mode. The self-diagnosis menu is completely independent of the normal operation mode and self-diagnosis display mode.
  • Page 117 Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide The system will enter the self-diagnosis mode and display the self-diagnosis menu: 7. After a short delay the screen will display Initializing  Shortly thereafter, the printer will emit a series of “beeps”...
  • Page 118 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance 4.5.2.3 Navigating to the (Diagnostic) Cleaning Menu Follow the operation flow shown below to operate the self-diagnosis Menu and access the Cleaning Menu. 3. Press [Forward] key or [Reverse] key in the operation panel to scroll through the menu.
  • Page 119 Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4.5.2.4 Navigating to the (Diagnostic) Cleaning options Follow the operation flow shown below to operate the Adjustment Menu and access the Cleaning options. 1. Press [Next] key or [Back] key in the operation panel to scroll through the menu.
  • Page 120 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance (Diagnosis) Cleaning Contents Menu Option Normal Performs a normal head cleaning Use this option when a “normal” head cleaning operation is not Long sufficient. Use this option to pull a small amount of ink through the ink lines /...

  • Page 121: Clean The Cr Encoder Strip

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4.5.3 Clean the CR Encoder Strip NOTE No tools are required for this procedure. Use protective gloves to avoid stained fingers. Use recommended cleaning fluid ONLY. The microfiber cloth (from maintenance kit) will be required for this process.
  • Page 122 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance CAUTION When performing the following steps, be careful not to touch the CR Encoder Strip with bare hands or get it soiled with ink. Also be extremely careful not to scratch it by, for example, hitting it against frames.
  • Page 123 Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Using a microfibre cloth (as supplied in the maintenance kit of the printer), moistened with distilled or purified water, or approved Cleaning Solution, GENTLY rub both faces of the encoder strip. CAUTION Do not rub with excessive force as you may remove the markings from the CR Encoder Strip.

  • Page 124: Clean The Cr Guide (X Rail)

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance 4.5.4 Clean the CR Guide (X Rail) Inspect the CR Guide (X Rail) regularly & remove any dust & grime build up with a soft dry cloth. In most instances, it will not be necessary to re-grease CR Guide, as the Carriage moves along the guide supported by roller bearings.

  • Page 125: Clean The Cr Drive Belt, Roller And Pulley

    (take care not to scratch or damage the Drive Belt or Gear in doing this). The Roller should also be cleaned. This should be done monthly, or more frequently if your Compress iUV600s™ produces high volumes of output.

  • Page 126: Clean Your Compress Iuv600S

    30° Celcius (86°F), this is also the recommended operating & storage temperature range for your Compress iUV600s™. 2.3.1 "Installation Environment Requirements" p.28 Dust is also an enemy of the Compress iUV600s™ (and in fact any ink-jet printer). The working environment should be relatively dust free. 4.6.2 Clean your Compress iUV600s™...

  • Page 127: Empty & Wash White Ink Container

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4.6.5 Empty & Wash White Ink Container White Ink, as described previously, is prone to “settling”. The stirrer on the WIMS & the circulation pump do much to minimize this sedimentation of the white ink, however there is still likely to be a sedimentation build up in the base of the white ink container over time.
  • Page 128 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Care & Maintenance  Perform a nozzle check on transparent film and look carefully to see the nozzle pattern is printed in its entirety  Empty the waste ink tank  Shut down your printer.

  • Page 129: Transportation Of Printer

    Care & Maintenance Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 4.7 Transportation of Printer This section describes how to transport the printer. Before transporting the printer, you must package it in the same manner as it was delivered using protective materials and packaging materials so that the printer will not be subject to excessive impact and vibrations during the transportation.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 131 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on possible causes of machine errors/damage and recovery actions. If the machine is malfunctioning and an error message is displayed on the operation panel, refer to 5.2 "Troubleshooting with Error Messages"...

  • Page 132: Operation Status

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting 5.2.1 Operation Status This section describes the message contents, check items, and recovery actions for normal operation. TABLE 5-2 EVENTS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR OPERATION STATUS MESSAGES Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom...

  • Page 133: Errors With Message

    Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.2.2 Errors with Message This section describes the contents of errors with messages as well as the check items and recovery actions. These messages are displayed when an abnormal condition occurs while the machine is running.
  • Page 134 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-3 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR ERRORS WITH MESSAGE Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom [KCMY] Ink Ink Count Turn machine If the message 2.5.2 Near End override OFF. Disconnect appears: Contact your "Switching the...

  • Page 135: Data Errors

    Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.2.3 Data Errors This section describes the message contents of data errors as well as the check items and recovery actions. These errors are displayed when a communication error occurs between the PC and the machine.

  • Page 136: Command Errors

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting 5.2.4 Command Errors This section describes the message contents of command errors as well as the check items and recovery actions. These errors are displayed when an abnormal condition is found during analysis of PC command data.

  • Page 137: Errors Requiring Reboot

    Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide  The square bracket pair in a message may contain the applicable command code.  For the PC settings, refer to your PC's operation manual. 5.2.5 Errors Requiring Reboot This section describes the contents of reboot-requiring errors as well as the check items and recovery actions.

  • Page 138: Turn Machine Off

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-6 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR CPU SYSTEM SERIOUS ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom E 016 error CPU Interruption If the message appears: 1. Check AC power 2.5.2 Err [00]...

  • Page 139: Turn It On Again

    Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-6 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR CPU SYSTEM SERIOUS ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom E 016 error CPU Address exception If the message appears: 1. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 Err [06]...

  • Page 140: If The Message

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-6 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR CPU SYSTEM SERIOUS ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom E 016 error CPU Arithmetic 1. Check AC power If the message 2.5.2 Err [12] overflow...
  • Page 141 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide (2) Serious Mechanical Errors TABLE 5-7 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR SERIOUS MECHANICAL ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom 1. Turn machine OFF. If the message appears: 2.5.2 E 065 error X...
  • Page 142 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-7 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR SERIOUS MECHANICAL ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom If the message appears: E071 error X Overload 2. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 Contact your Over-current condition in Disconnect mains "Switching the...
  • Page 143 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-7 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR SERIOUS MECHANICAL ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom E 070 error Y Time-out If grease or dust 1. Check if CR Encoder 4.5.3 time-out condition in...
  • Page 144 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-7 SYMPTOMS AND CHECK ITEMS FOR SERIOUS MECHANICAL ERRORS Message Event/ Check item Action Reference Symptom E 082 error Abnormal If the message 2. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 Pump phase condition in appears: Contact Disconnect mains "Switching the...

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting Without Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.3 Troubleshooting Without Error Messages This section describes the symptoms of errors without an error message as well as the check items and recovery actions. 5.3.1 Initial Operation Problems TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS...
  • Page 146 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Though initial charge 1. Are tube clamps on ink Release tube roller has started, ink does tubes properly clamps from ink 5.3.2...
  • Page 147 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference The Pump unit and reservoir are located to the right as shown below Reach in and lift the reservoir...
  • Page 148 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference You will notice a green solution in the bottle, this is anti freeze, simply fill the bottle ¾ full...
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference away from capping station as picture below. At this point you will hear the pump running, this means that the...
  • Page 150 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference which the pump will automatic ally stop. Tubes should be solid and NO air visible. 12- Check the reservoir...
  • Page 151 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference Initial Ink Fill Process - Colours " p. 46  Though Ink reaches 1. Is capping position 4.5.1 If ink inflow is...
  • Page 152 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference Technician for further assistance...
  • Page 153 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-8 CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR INITIAL OPERATION PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Machine makes no 1. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 If the message operations after Disconnect mains "Switching the appears: Contact turned ON.

  • Page 154: Printing Problems

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting 5.3.3 Printing Problems TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Media feed after 1. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 If the symptom is printing is excessive Disconnect mains "Switching the...
  • Page 155 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Blocked nozzles or ink 1. Check cleaning wiper 4.4.3 Clean the cleaning condition wiper in accordance drops not eliminated "Cleaning the...
  • Page 156 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference Technician for further assistance...
  • Page 157 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference No printing 1. Follow check items and actions for symptom #3 Particular color is (Blocked nozzles or ink missing...
  • Page 158 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  If the symptom is Machine outputs all 2. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 "Switching the Disconnect mains repeated: Contact solid colour printing.
  • Page 159 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Check wiper 4. Is nozzle face wiped/rubbed installation condition correctly? and secure it correctly.  If grease or dust 5.
  • Page 160 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Perform powerful Printout borders blur 1. Does powerful cleaning 4.5.1 correct symptom? cleaning twice "Powerful Head consecutively Cleaning" p.102 2.
  • Page 161 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Clean the cleaning 6. Check cleaning wiper 4.4.3 condition wiper in accordance "Cleaning the with Section 4.4.3 Wiper and Head "Cleaning the Wiper...
  • Page 162 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Align Bi-Directional Mixed color lines are 1. Are Bi-Directional 2.6.8 "Bi- printing positions not overlaid. Directional (Bi- printing positions.
  • Page 163 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  If grease or dust collect: 5. Is CR encoder strip 4.5.3 "Clean contaminated? the CR Encoder Wipe strip with a dry Strip"...

  • Page 164: Distributor Or Technician For Further

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Align Bi-Directional Poor linearity in 1. Are Bi-Directional 2.6.8 "Bi- media feed direction printing positions Directional (Bi- printing positions.
  • Page 165 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Disengage the Nothing happens 1. Is the printer turned 2.5.1 when you send a print "Switching the emergency stop switch job from the Printer ON"...
  • Page 166 Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Cascade connection USB interface cannot 3. Are you using USB establish hub? using USB hub is communication. available up to 5 stages.
  • Page 167 Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Check RIP software Printing position is 1. Are settings from RIP refer to RIP incorrect software correct? software user...

  • Page 168: Switching The Printer Off

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting TABLE 5-9 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PRINTING PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Some data are not 1. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 printed. Disconnect mains "Switching the power, wait 5 Printer OFF."...

  • Page 169: Noise Problems

    Troubleshooting Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 5.3.4 Noise Problems TABLE 5-10 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR NOISE PROBLEMS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  Remove obstacles and Abnormal noise in 1. Are there any foreign waiting mode objects or obstacles at foreign objects.

  • Page 170: Other Problems

    Compress iUV6000s Series User Guide Troubleshooting 5.3.5 Other Problems TABLE 5-11 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS Symptom Check Item Action Reference  If the symptom is Machine hangs up. 1. Turn machine OFF. 2.5.2 Disconnect mains "Switching the repeated: Contact your power, wait 5 Printer OFF."...

  • Page 171: Appendix

    Appendix Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 6. Appendix...

  • Page 172: Product Specifications

    Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Appendix 6.1 Product Specifications 6.1.1 Main Unit Specifications Item Specifications Model name iUV600s iUV600s-XL Printing method Drop on-demand piezo Motor driving method Firmware servo/DC motor drive Media feeding method Fixed meshed gear and toothed belt...

  • Page 173: Printer Physical Specifications

    Appendix Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 6.1.3 Printer physical specifications Item Specifications 64Bit RISC CPU Memory 256MB Command MH-GL, MH-GL2, MH-RTL (RTL-PASS) Interface • USB (USB 1.1/2.0 is supported) • Network Interface (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Ink supply White W W W W Tube supply via pump from stirred bulk ink...
  • Page 174 Compress iUV600s Series User Guide Appendix TABLE 6-3 PRINTER PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 175: Interface Specifications

    Appendix Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 6.2 Interface Specifications This section explains the specification of the interfaces supported for this printer. 6.2.1 USB Interface Specifications TABLE 6-4 USB INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Item Specifications Interface Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Plotting Devices Version 1.1...

  • Page 176: Network Interface Specifications

    Silicone stick down tacky mat iUV600s and 600s/XL 1 box (includes one unit) Rotary device iUV600s only 1 box (includes one unit) TABLE 6-7 OTHER OPTIONS All options and supplies list above and below are designed specifically for Compress iUV600s series printer use.

  • Page 177: Supplies

    Appendix Compress iUV600s Series User Guide 6.3.2 Supplies NOTE For more information about the following items, contact your local dealer:  Compress P70i ink  Compress P70i primers  Compress P70i maintenance solution  Compress polyester lint free cloths ...

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