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VJ-626UF
Operation Manual
Operations and Maintenance Methods
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  • Page 1 • Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the printer according to any procedures other than those set forth in this manual.
  • Page 2 For Users in Europe The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Basic Operations Introduction ..............8 Name of each part .
  • Page 4 Chapter 2 Advanced Operations Introduction ..............56 Operating the keys to use the menus .
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Maintenance Maintenance..............90 Wearing the gloves and goggles .
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Appendix Messages and Error Messages ..........130 Status messages .
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Introduction ........... . . 8 Name of each part .

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Name of each part Printer’s main body UV-LED unit Carriage Front cover Maintenance cover Unit that emits the UV Contains the print head, Open when loading Open when performing (ultraviolet) light to cure the LED pointer and media. maintenance.
  • Page 9 Operation panel Power button Error indicator Press it to turn the power on. Lights up in orange when an Lights steady in blue when the error has occurred or a cover is power is on. open. Press it again to turn the power Flashes when the ink is low.
  • Page 10 Icon displays on operation panel Icons to indicate the status of the ink or cartridges are displayed in the following situations: • When no menu is displayed • When there is an ink or cartridge error • There are printed slot numbers beneath the icons. •...

  • Page 11: Menu Chart

    Menu chart Setting menu 1 to Setting Menu2 Menu1: Setup > Set1: User Type to Setting Menu3 Set2: Advanced > to Setting Menu4 Set3: Init.Settings > to Setting Menu4 Set4: Initialize Menu2: Test Print > Test1: Nozzle Check Test2: Nozzle CheckB (This menu is available in 6-color configuration.) Test3: Mode Print Test4:...
  • Page 12 Setting menu 2 Set1: User Type User: Type 1 Mode : Fine - > * *> 1: Print Mode Effect: i-Weave UV Adj.1: Confirm Ptn. * *> 2: Adjust Print > Adj.2: RoughPatternALL Adj.X: RoughPatternX Adj.6: Adj.6: Fine Ptn. ALL Fine Ptn.
  • Page 13 Setting menu 3 * *> 5: Media Setting > Media1 : Set Media Media2 : Size Media3 : Height Media4 : Location Media5 : Origin Media6 : Detailed-Set Height : Auto PG Offset : 0.0 mm Height : Manual MediaHeight : 0.0 mm Obst.
  • Page 14 Setting menu 4 Initial1: Language Set 3: Init. Settings > Initial2: Length Initial3: Remain Ink Initial4: IP Address Initial5: Subnet Mask Initial6: Gateway Initial7: Alert Buzzer Init.: User Type ALL Set 4: Initialize Init.: Adv. Settings Init.: Init. Settings Init.: Time : Short Mnt.1:...
  • Page 15 Setting menu 5 Status 2: Lifetimes Head : E*** F Pump : E*** F CR Motor : Change PF Motor : E**** F PG Motor : E**** F CPump : E*** F UV Lamp : E*** F WasteInkTank : E*** F Job Status : Completed Status 3:...
  • Page 16 Menu during printing Menu1 : PF Micro Adj. Menu2 : Backup Menu3 : Job Status ToDoLength : xxx.x mm Done : xxx.x mm Remain : xxx.x mm Remain Time : xxxx min Menu4 : ResetWasteInk Menu chart...

  • Page 17: System Configurations Of This Printer

    Status Monitor.) Main functions: Assign IP address to your printer. Layout and Print Tool 2 Mutoh print application for VJ-626UF and VJ-426UF. Main functions: Provide easy layer-printing operation. Save layer printing data with print mode settings to reuse the same data anytime.
  • Page 18 Appropriate Use of Layout and Print Tool 2 and ValueJet Layer Editor The CDROM supplied with this printer contains two print application; Layout and Print Tool 2 and ValueJet Layer Editor. To perform layer printing on VJ-626UF, please use Layout and Print Tool 2. Each print application has following features.

  • Page 19: Displaying The Printing Preferences Screen Of Printer Driver

    Display the charm bar on Desktop, and click [Settings]. Click [Control Panel] - [View devices and printers]. Windows 7 Click [Start] - [Devices and Printers]. Right click the “MUTOH VJ-626UF” icon and click [Printing preferences]. • The “Printer Configuration” dialog box opens only at the first time.

  • Page 20: Launching/Displaying/Exiting Valuejet Status Monitor (Vsm)

    Right click somewhere the [Start] screen tiles are not displayed to display the application bar, and click [All Apps]. • Windows 10 / Windows 7 From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) - [MUTOH] - [ValueJet Status Monitor]. Displaying VSM Double click the VSM icon in the task tray.
  • Page 21 Displaying remote panel The remote panel is used to view this printer’s status or operate. Click [Remote Panel]. • The remote panel opens. Exiting VSM Right click the VSM icon in the task tray, and click [Exit]. Note When using the printer, do not exit VSM. When closing the VSM window, click [Settings] - [Close].

  • Page 22: Launching Valuejet Finder

    Click the “Layout and Print Tool 2” icon displayed in the search result. Windows 10 / Windows 7 From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) – [MUTOH] – [Layout and Print Tool 2] in order. Launching ValueJet Layer Editor Windows 8 / Window 8.1...

  • Page 23: Displaying Help

    Displaying Help A Help menu is available in the printer driver and ValueJet Finder. Printer driver Display the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver, and click [Help]. ValueJet Finder Launch ValueJet Finder, and click [Help]. Displaying Help...

  • Page 24: Requirements For Usable Media

    Requirements for usable media Media that meet the requirements below can be used with this printer. Usable sizes Maximum 483 mm width Maximum 594 mm length Maximum 150 mm thickness Weight up to 6 kg (including jig) Important! The minimum media width and length that are settable in the User Type for the printer are 30 mm x 30 mm. To print onto media with dimensions smaller than these, you should take precautions to prevent the table from being dirtied with ink.

  • Page 25: Precautions When Using This Printer

    Precautions when using this printer Do not turn the power off Use the printer with its power turned permanently on. When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put the printer into the sleep mode while not in use. In the sleep mode, the printer will periodically circulate the ink inside the printer and carry out head cleaning automatically.
  • Page 26 Safety precautions to open and close the front cover and the maintenance cover CAUTION • Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance. You may pinch your finger or get injured. • Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover. If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage to the printer.

  • Page 27: Powering On/Off

    Powering ON/OFF Powering ON/OFF Turning the power ON Close the front cover. Press the power button to turn the power ON. Press! • The blue light turns on. • This printer starts its initialization operations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Option Media Set Note...
  • Page 28 The message on the left will appear. Remove Media - > • Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then press the [Enter] key. The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily maintenance. Wait for a while The message on the left will appear.

  • Page 29: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode Sleep Mode When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put the printer into the sleep mode while not in use. If you do not put the printer into the sleep mode, the ink inside the printer could settle out and/or coagulate, causing poor image quality or printer failure.
  • Page 30 Press the [Enter] key. Daily Maint. : Start The message on the left will appear. Remove Media - > • Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then press the [Enter] key. The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily maintenance.

  • Page 31: Printing

    Printing Printing Printing area • When loading new media, you need to enter the media size (height, width and length), media set position and origin position (print start position) from the operation panel. • Minimum margins from media set position to the origin position are 5 mm x 5 mm. •...

  • Page 32: Loading Media

    Loading media CAUTION • Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance. You may pinch your finger or get injured. • Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover. If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage to the printer. Important! When loading a new media, make sure to place it on an appropriate position and input correct media information.
  • Page 33 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. Press the [Set Media] key. Media Set Press! Low speed Set Media Remove Media Press the [Enter] key. Detailed-Set : Note • This menu only appears when the User Type are selected for the first time. •...
  • Page 34 • In “Manual” Setting Use the [+] / [ - ] key to input the media height. MediaHeight: 0.0 mm Press the [Enter] key. Note Any value from 0.0 mm to 150.0 mm can be set for the height. Use the [+] / [ - ] key to configure the printer response setting for Obst.
  • Page 35 Inputting the media width and length Use the [+] / [ - ] key to input the media width. Width: 483 mm Press the [Enter] key. Note • Any value from 30 mm to 483 mm can be set for the width. •...
  • Page 36 Inputting the origin position Press the [Enter] key. Origin: Note If you select “Off”, the origin setting in the User Type will be X = 5.0, Y = 5.0. Note • If you entered the minimum media size (W: 30 mm, L: 30 mm), the message “MediaSize [Min.]” will appear on the panel. Then, two seconds later or after pressing the [Enter] key, the message “Confirm ORG Pos.

  • Page 37: Nozzle Check And Cleaning

    Nozzle check and cleaning Before starting everyday operation, please perform nozzle check printing to check the print head condition. If nozzle clog is found, perform cleaning. This printer offers the following two kinds of nozzle checks: • Nozzle Check - Prints the nozzle check patterns. •...
  • Page 38 Place the media on the table. • Load an A4 or larger size media in landscape orientation on the table. Important! The minimum required media size for nozzle check printing is width 260 mm x length 35 mm. If you use a media that is smaller than this, the printing will overshoot it.
  • Page 39 • Press the [ - ] key until “Menu2: Test Print >” appears. Menu2: Test Print > • Press the [>] key. • Press the [Enter] key. Test1: Nozzle Check • To select Nozzle Check B, press the [ - ] key to display “Nozzle Check B”, then press the [Enter] key.
  • Page 40 Cleaning steps Press the [Cleaning] key, so that the “Normal” indicator (one of the Option “Cleaning Mode” indicators) lights steady. Press! Media Set Low speed • The cleaning mode will be set to “Normal”. Set Media Note You can alternatively do this via the printer driver or the VSM’s remote panel. Remove Media Press the [Cleaning] key for more than two seconds.

  • Page 41: Starting Printing

    Starting printing Printing from the Layout and Print Tool 2 You can lay out and print out the images using the bundled CD-ROM software, Layout and Print Tool 2. This section explains the basic printing instructions only. For the details, see the operation manual for Layout and Print Tool 2. Layout and Print Tool 2 supports following graphic file formats: •...
  • Page 42 Align the image by using the following methods: • Click the edit buttons (A on the left illustration). • Enter values directly (B on the left illustration). Click [Print Mode Setting]. • Select [Specify print mode setting]. • After specifying all the settings, click [Apply]. Click [Send to Layer Editor].
  • Page 43 In this section, a method to print from the printer driver is explained. Open printing data from application software to execute printing. Open the print setup screen of the VJ-626UF printer driver from the application software. Conduct print setup. • Set [Page Size], [Orientation] and [Print Quality].

  • Page 44: Pausing / Restarting Printing

    Pausing / Restarting printing To halt printing, press the [Cancel] key. Media Set Low speed • The printing pauses. Set Media • To resume printing, press the [Enter] key. Press! Note • In this operation, printing data sent to the printer are not deleted. Remove Media •...
  • Page 45 Menu1: PF Micro Adjustment With this menu, you can alter the micro-adjustment value for the feed correction. The alteration will be valid for the current printing only. • See the following related sections of Panel Setting Menus (Chapter 2 below): "**>3: PF Adjust"...
  • Page 46 Menu3: Job Status This menu displays data on the job being printed. • See the following related sections of Panel Setting Menus (Chapter 2 below): "Status 3: Job Status" on page 87 Press the [Enter] key to access the menu. Menu3: Job Status Use the [+] / [ - ] key to select a menu.

  • Page 47: Checking The Printing Area

    Checking the printing area To avoid printing on an unwanted area on your media, the Show Edges function helps to check the printing area of the print date before printing. By specifying this setting before printing, LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media. This helps to avoid misprinting especially when printing on an object that you do not have more than one pieces.
  • Page 48 Setting “Show Edges” function Press the [Menu] key. Media Set Press! Low speed Set Media Remove Media Press the [>] key. Menu1: Setup > Press the [Enter] key. Set1: User Type • Use the [+] or [-] key to select the user type from Type 1 to Type 10. User: Type 1 •...
  • Page 49 How to check the printing area This section explains about when the checking method is set to “Step”. Note When it is set to “Auto”, the following steps 2 to 5 are skipped. After step 1, the LED pointer moves from the “position1” to “position4” in order. •...
  • Page 50 Check that the LED pointer’s position is not misaligned with the media Position 2 OK? position, and then press the [Enter] key. Note • The LED pointer remains on until the [Enter] key is pressed. • Printing is canceled when the [Cancel] key is pressed. •...
  • Page 51 Check that the LED pointer’s position is not misaligned with the media Position 4 OK? position, and then press the [Enter] key. Note • The LED pointer remains on until the [Enter] key is pressed. • Printing is canceled when the [Cancel] key is pressed. •...

  • Page 52: Applying Additional Uv Light After Printing

    Applying additional UV light after printing When you want to promote ink curing, you can apply additional UV light on the print after printing. This is useful for the following cases: • When printing on media that soaks ink, such as a cloth and so on. •...

  • Page 53: Calibrating Table Height

    Calibrating table height To optimize the gap between the print head and media, calibrate the table height position. This menu helps to correct following symptoms on your print: • Ink bleeding • Faint print • Ink mottling After printing, press the [Menu] key. Media Set Press! Low speed...

  • Page 54: Layer Printing

    Layer printing This printer has the capability for layer printing. • To perform layer printing using Layout and Print Tool 2 or ValueJet Layer Editor, see Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual or ValueJet Layer Editor Operation Manual. "Displaying Help" on page 23 •...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Advanced Operations Introduction ........... . 56 Operating the keys to use the menus .

  • Page 56: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Using the panel setting menus, configure various kinds of settings for the printer. Operating the keys to use the menus To access the panel setting menus, press the [Menu] key. Media Set Press! Low speed Note Set Media You cannot access the panel setting menus while printing or receiving data (the power button is flashing).

  • Page 57: Panel Setup Menu

    Panel setup menu Menu 1: Setup Configures various settings of the printer. Menu 1 : Setup > Submenus Set 1: User Type Set 1 : User Type Set 2: Advanced Set 2 : Advanced > Set 3: Initial Settings Set 3 : Init.Settings >...
  • Page 58 Mnt. 6: Calibration Mnt. 6 : Calibration Mnt. 7: Moving Printer Mnt. 7 : Moving Printer Mnt. 8: Table Maint. Mnt. 8 : Table Maint. Mnt. 9: Daily Maint. Mnt. 9 : Daily Maint. Menu 4: Printer Status Provides printer status information. Menu 4 : PrinterStatus >...

  • Page 59: Menu1: Setup

    Menu 1: Setup Menu1: Setup Set 1: User Type The User Type is one of user-settings to set media types and printing conditions for printing. You can have up to 10 groups of User Type, labeled “Type1” to “Type10”. When Set 1 : User Type you select a User Type group (“Type”) and press the [Enter] key, that definition...
  • Page 60 **>1: Print Mode Selects the print mode. **> 1 : Print Mode • By holding down the [>] key while each print mode is displayed, you can check the resolution, number of passes and printing direction of the print mode. •...
  • Page 61 **>2: Adjust Print> Adjusts the printer to optimize the print quality for the media. **> 2 : Adjust Print > • Required media size: width 210 mm x length 100 mm. "Confirm pattern" on page 62 "Rough adjustment pattern" on page 62 "Fine adjustment pattern"...
  • Page 62 Confirm pattern • Press the [Enter] key to carry out printing. • Check the pattern print. If there are misalignments, proceed to rough adjustment pattern printing. • In the picture below, there are misalignments. Pattern name Bi-dir Printing normal speed Good Not Good Not Good...
  • Page 63 **>3: PF Adjust Performs media feed adjustment. **> 3 : PF Adjust > • Required media size: width 210 mm x length 110 mm. • A ruler is required for this adjustment. Please prepare a commercially available ruler. When the following defects are found in your prints, they may improve by conducting a paper feed correction.
  • Page 64 PF 1. Initial Print Performs initial adjust print. Enter the “FeedLength”, and press the [Enter] key. PF1 : Initial Print Print a “+” mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value, and print another “+” mark. Setting values 100 mm to <250 mm>...
  • Page 65 PF3. Confirm Print Performs Confirm Print. Enter the “FeedLength”, and press the [Enter] key. PF3 : Confirm Print Print a “+” mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value, and print another “+” mark. Setting values 100 mm to <250 mm>...
  • Page 66 PF4. Micro Print Performs Micro adjustment print. PF4 : Micro Print Enter the appropriate micro adjustment value according to the test pattern print. • Observe the pattern and verify the micro adjustment value. In the pattern, look for a place that has least white lines or overlapping in images.
  • Page 67 **>5: MediaSetting This is for setting the conditions for placing the media on the table. **> 5 : MediaSetting > Submenus For entering the media width and length, Media 1 : Set Media and setting the set position and origin position.
  • Page 68 **>6: Low Speed Use this when you want a slower printing speed. * *> 6 : Low Speed • It helps to enhance print quality when you print on an uneven surface media or curved object (e.g. golf ball, ballpoint pen, smart phone case). •...
  • Page 69 **>8: Obst. Detect Selects the printer operation when the obstacle sensor has detected an obstacle. **> 8 : Obst. Detect Submenus The printer pause the printing. Obst. Detect : Auto It lowers the table until the sensor does not detect any obstacle, and then resumes the job.

  • Page 70: Set 2: Advanced

    Set 2: Advanced Configures various advanced settings. Set 2 : Advanced > Submenus "Adv. 1: Multi Strike" on page 71 Adv.1 : Multi Strike "Adv. 2: Pass Wait" on page 72 Adv.2 : Pass Wait "Adv. 3: Head Travel" on page 72 Adv.3 : Head Travel "Adv.
  • Page 71 Adv. 1: Multi Strike Sets the number of times to print the same line. Adv.1 : Multi Strike • The display will shift to setting of layer printing number of strikes only when “Strike Cnt” is set to 1 in 6-color configuration. Setting values <1 times>...
  • Page 72 Adv. 2: Pass Wait Sets the waiting time between passes in multi-strike setting and normal Adv.2 : Pass Wait printing. Setting values <0.0 sec.> to 5.0 sec. Pass Wait : 0.0 sec <> indicates the default setting. Adv. 3: Head Travel Sets up the range that Print head moves while printing.
  • Page 73 Adv. 5: Spitting Enables or disables the spitting function. Adv.5 : Spitting • The display will shift to setting of the pass count only if “On” is set for “Spitting”. Setting values Off / <On> Spitting : <> indicates the default setting. Note Spitting is a maintenance operation for preventing clogging of the print head’s nozzles.
  • Page 74 Adv. 6: Auto Cleaning Sets the timer to perform auto cleaning during standby, before printing, and Adv.6 : AutoCleaning > during printing. Submenus "Auto1: Waiting Time" on page 74 Auto1 : Waiting Time "Auto2: Printing Time" on page 74 Auto2 : PrintingTime "Auto3: Before Print"...
  • Page 75 Adv. 7: Multi Layer Enables or disables to print more than one image data on the same media layer Adv.7 : Multi Layer by layer. Setting values <Off> / On Multi Layer : <> indicates the default setting. Note • If you select “Off”, the printer will ask you to remove media after printing one data and load a new media to print next data. •...

  • Page 76: Set 3: Initial Settings

    Set 3: Initial Settings Select a language and unit displayed on the LCD. Set 3 : Init.Settings > Submenus "Initial 1: Language" on page 76 Initial1 : Language "Initial 2: Length" on page 76 Initial2 : Length "Initial 3: Remain Ink" on page 77 Initial3 : Remain Ink "Initial 4: IP Address"...
  • Page 77 Initial 3: Remain Ink Selects how the remaining ink amount will be displayed. Initial3 : Remain Ink Setting values Remaining ink icons will not be displayed. Remain Ink : Slot numbers and remaining ink will be displayed in numerals. Remaining ink icons will be displayed. Remain Ink : This is the default setting.

  • Page 78: Set 4: Initialize

    Initial 6: Gateway Sets the gateway. Initial6 : Gateway • Use the [+] key to increase a setting value. • Use the [ - ] key to decrease a setting value. • Press the [Enter] key to confirm your input for a value. The cursor will move on to the next setting value.

  • Page 79: Menu2: Test Print

    Menu 2: Test Print Menu2: Test Print Test 1: Nozzle Check It is used to check whether there are any clogged heads, or missing or blurred Test 1 : Nozzle Check prints. (Required media size: width 260 mm x length 35 mm) "Nozzle check steps"...

  • Page 80: Test 3: Mode Print

    Test 3: Mode Print Print following settings of the selected User Type configured from the operation Test 3 : Mode Print panel. Used to confirm the following printing conditions. • Print quality • Effect • Fine adjustment value for feed correction. (Required media size: width 220 mm x length 25 mm) 2017/03/01 0:00 Fine (720x1440 16Pass Uni)-i-Weave UV/PF Adjust: 0.00% Test 4: Setup List...

  • Page 81: Test 5: Palette

    Test 5: Palette Palette print is executed for the color demonstration. Test 5 : Palette (Required media size: width 210 mm x length 210 mm) Test 5: Palette...

  • Page 82: Menu3: Maintenance

    Menu 3: Maintenance Menu3: Maintenance Mnt. 1: Cleaning Perform Head cleaning. Mnt. 1 : Cleaning Submenus Consumes less ink than “Normal” Time : Short cleaning. Perform “Normal” cleaning if nozzle Time : Normal clogging is found in the nozzle check print.

  • Page 83: Mnt. 3: Cr Maintenance

    Mnt. 3: CR Maintenance Use this for replacing absorption material for the flushing box and cleaning Mnt. 3 : CR Maintenance wiper. "Replacing absorption material for the flushing box" on page 116 "Replacing the cleaning wiper" on page 119 Submenus Press the [Enter] key to replace the CR Maint.

  • Page 84: Mnt. 5: Ink Discharge

    UV Scan 1: Start Performs further UV curing when needed. UV Scan1 : Start When the media is not loaded, “No Media” is displayed, and the screen returns to the previous screen. • Application is canceled when the [Cancel] key is pressed for 2 seconds and more while applying UV light.

  • Page 85: Mnt. 7: Moving Printer

    Mnt. 7: Moving Printer Before packing printer for moving or transporting, use this menu to Mnt. 7 : Moving Printer automatically move the table to the position to secure the table with shipping brackets. "Changing Table Position for Packing" on page 124 Mnt.

  • Page 86: Menu4: Printer Status

    (20%). • The part should be changed when all of the asterisks have disappeared, and “Change” is displayed. Contact your local MUTOH dealer to ask for replacing parts. • After “Change” appears, “Life Times [Pump]” or a similar message will be displayed when you are not in this menu.

  • Page 87: Status 3: Job Status

    Status 3: Job Status Displays various information of previous print. Status 3 : Job Status Submenus Displays if the print is completed. JobStatus : Canceled • When the print is completed: [Completed] • When the print is canceled: [Canceled] Displays the total length of print data ToDoLength : xxx.x m (media feeding direction).

  • Page 88: Menu5: Option

    Menu 5: Option Menu5: Option Option 1: Rotary Unit Use this menu to attach the Rotary Unit (option). Option 1 : Rotary Unit For more details of this menu, see the Rotary Unit Operation Manual. Note If the printer starts switching to Rotary Mode due to wrong key operation, you can cancel it by pressing the Cancel key while the following message is displayed on the operation panel.
  • Page 89 Chapter 3 Maintenance Maintenance........... . 90 Wearing the gloves and goggles.

  • Page 90: Maintenance

    "Replacing the cleaning wiper" on page 119 Important! In following cases, please contact your local MUTOH dealer to request service personnel. • The same system error repeatedly occurs. • The message to notify the life of motor, pump, or UV lamp is displayed.

  • Page 91: Wearing The Gloves And Goggles

    Wearing the gloves and goggles Wearing the gloves and goggles Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction. Wear protective gloves, goggles and/or face shield, and clothing while using of the printer. Especially when performing any of the following operations, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves) and goggles.

  • Page 92: Agitating Ink Cartridges

    Agitating ink cartridges Agitating ink cartridges Agitating ink cartridges Agitate the ink at the following times to prevent it from settling out and/or coagulating: • Before installing new ink cartridge • When any of the messages below appears 6-color configuration: Agitate the White (Wh) ink cartridge.
  • Page 93 Steps • Check the power is ON. • Wear the supplied gloves and remove ink cartridges from Ink cartridge slots. Using the paper towel provided with the printer to wipe off the ink attached to the printer plug of Ink cartridge. •...

  • Page 94: Checking Ink Level And Replacing Ink Cartridge

    Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge Checking ink level Check the remaining ink icons. • To do a more detailed check, press the [Menu] key. Note You can alternatively check the remaining ink amount via the VSM’s remote panel.

  • Page 95: Replacing Ink Cartridge

    Replacing ink cartridge When a cartridge is out of ink, the error LED on the operation panel flashes with beep sounds. The printer pauses printing. After replacing with the new ink cartridge, it resume printing. Steps Press the [Enter] key. [ 4 6 ] Ink End •...

  • Page 96: Emptying Waste Ink Tank

    Drain all waste fluid in the waste ink tank into a container (e.g. PET bottle). After emptying the waste ink tank, reset the waste ink counter. Display messages The waste ink tank is about to become full. Mutoh recommends that you empty the waste ink tank before it is completely full. NearFullWasteInkTank •...
  • Page 97 Drain waste fluid into container Prepare a container like PET bottle to drain the waste fluid. Important! The capacity of waste ink tank is 1,400 ml. Make sure to prepare a container that has enough capacity when discharging waste fluid. CAUTION Make sure to completely empty the waste ink tank.
  • Page 98 Important! Be sure to close the light-blocking cover. Otherwise, the ink inside the tube clamp is cured and the waste fluid cannot be discharged. WARNING • You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid from the printer in compliance with Wastes Disposal and Public Cleansing Act and local ordinances.

  • Page 99: Daily Maintenance

    Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance Flow of Daily Maintenance This printer requires daily maintenance. Follow the steps below to perform daily maintenance after you finish your printing for the day. • “Perform Daily Maint. ” is prompted on the operation panel after certain period of time from the previous daily maintenance.

  • Page 100: Preparing For Daily Maintenance

    Lints or flakes on tissue may cause damage to the print head. • DO NOT use non-dedicated maintenance cleaner. • If you want to purchase the optional maintenance cleaner, contact your local Mutoh dealer or nearest Mutoh sales office. • Wear the rubber gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink).
  • Page 101 Entering to sleep mode Press the [Menu] key. Media Set Press! Low speed Set Media Remove Media Press the [ - ] key until “Menu5: Sleep Mode >” appears. Menu6: Sleep Mode > • Press the [>] key. Press the [Enter] key. SleepMode 1: Start Press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 102: Performing Daily Maintenance

    Performing Daily Maintenance Cleaning of UV Lamp Open the front cover gently, and then place the tray on the table. Important! Do not place any object inside the printer. Look in the stainless tray to check for ink or dust on the UV lamp. •...
  • Page 103 Moistening the surface of print head nozzles Important! During cleaning, please note the followings: • Always follow this steps to perform daily maintenance. • When moistening the surface of nozzles, do not use the cleaning stick already used to clean the print head circumference, cleaning wiper or cap circumference.
  • Page 104 Cleaning of print head circumference Look in the tray to check the bottom of the carriage. Check if dusts and ink deposit are adhered. • Print head circumference (silver metal part) Print head circumference • Print head guide part (black plastic part) Important! If maintenance cleaner is splashed onto the printer, use a paper towel to wipe it off.
  • Page 105 Cleaning of cleaning wiper and the circumference of the cap Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently open the cover. • Fully open the maintenance cover. Wipe the cleaning wiper with a cleaning stick. •...
  • Page 106 Finishing daily maintenance Press the [Enter] key. Daily Maint. : The printer automatically performs the “Short” cleaning. When the Short cleaning is complete, the printer automatically enters to sleep mode. • Dispose of the used cleaning stick. • Use a paper towel to wipe the maintenance cleaner off the dropper. •...

  • Page 107: Printer Maintenance

    Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance Head cleaning When nozzle clogging is found in nozzle check, perform head cleaning. Head cleaning consumes ink. There are several cleaning modes in this printer. Please select an appropriate mode based on your usage condition. Short cleaning Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning.
  • Page 108 Press the [Cleaning] key for more than two seconds. Option • Cleaning will start. Press! Media Set Low speed Set Media Remove Media Perform Nozzle Check. • If nozzle clogging still remains, repeat cleaning and nozzle check. "Steps for head cleaning" on page 107 Note •...

  • Page 109: Clean Daily Maintenance Parts

    Clean daily maintenance parts In following cases, clean the daily maintenance parts. • If faint print or dot missing still persists even after head cleaning has been performed. • If you perform printing all day without entering to sleep mode and you need to perform daily maintenance. Preparation: "Preparing for Daily Maintenance"...
  • Page 110 Cleaning daily maintenance parts The maintenance procedure and parts to be cleaned are the same as "Daily Maintenance" on page Follow the steps described in "Performing Daily Maintenance" on page 102 to clean each part. • "Cleaning of UV Lamp" on page 102 •...

  • Page 111: Inside Cleaning

    Inside cleaning Cleaning period: • Monthly CAUTION • Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance. You may pinch your finger or get injured. • When cleaning table, do not apply too much pressure on the table. It can affect print quality.
  • Page 112 Cleaning on the table rail Check that the cover is closed and then press the [Set Media] key. Media Set Press! Low speed • The table moves to the rear side of the printer. Set Media Remove Media Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. If found any dirt or dust on the table rail, use a soft cloth, dampened with water and then wrung water out of the cloth, to remove it from the rail.
  • Page 113 Table Maintenance Preparation: • Paper Towel (Lint-free cloth) or Polyester knit wiper (optional) • Lubricating grease • Cleaning stick Important! During cleaning, please note the followings. • DO NOT apply lubricating grease on area other than specified. • Always use the paper towel (lint-free cloth) supplied with the printer or optional polyester knit wiper. DO NOT use tissue paper.
  • Page 114 Steps for greasing Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. • Fully open the front cover. Use the paper towel supplied with the printer to lightly wipe off grease built up on the screw shaft as shown in figure left. Apply approximately 5 mm of lubricating grease on the cleaning stick.
  • Page 115 Apply it evenly on the screw shaft. • Using the cleaning stick, apply it towards the front to evenly grease on the screw shaft. After greasing Close the front cover slowly, holding it by the place shown in the picture. Press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 116: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Replacing consumable parts Replacing consumable parts Replacing absorption material for the flushing box The flushing box is a part that keeps receiving ink discharged from the print head. Please replace the absorption material for the flushing box periodically. If used without replacing, it can cause damage to the print head. Replacing period: •...
  • Page 117 Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently close the cover. CAUTION When closing the maintenance cover, hold the tab on the maintenance cover to gently close it. Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer’s opening portion, or on any parts around those edges. Your fingers could get caught and be injured.
  • Page 118 CAUTION Always fully open the maintenance cover. If you leave it half-open, the maintenance cover can suddenly close. Remove the absorption material for the flushing box. • Pull the tab up of the absorption material for the flushing box, and release the hook.

  • Page 119: Replacing The Cleaning Wiper

    • Approx. every six months Note If a non-replaceable wiper is installed on your printer (as shown in the illustration left below), you cannot replace it by yourself. • For replacement, contact your local Mutoh dealer. Non-replaceable wiper Replaceable wiper CAUTION Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
  • Page 120 Press the [Enter] key. CR Maint. : Start • The carriage moves to the center of the printer. • The cleaning wiper moves upward. The message on the left will appear. CR Maint. : Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently open the cover.
  • Page 121 Follow the steps below to install new cleaning wiper. • Slide the front side of the new cleaning wiper into its slot. • Press the wiper hook down until it clicks into place. Important! Do NOT touch the cleaning wiper rubber with your bare hand. If finger oil gets on the rubber, it will damage the print head.

  • Page 122: Moving And Transporting

    Moving and Transporting Moving and Transporting Please refer to this section when moving or transporting this printer. CAUTION • This procedure requires four or more people. • Keep this printer level when moving it. Important! • When moving this printer, always empty the waste ink tank even moving short distance. If ink splashes inside the waste ink tank while being moved, it can cause damage.

  • Page 123: Transporting The Printer

    Transporting the printer When transporting this printer, it is necessary to empty the waste ink tank. and fixate the print head and the table with packaging material. If transported without these steps, it can cause ink leakage and damage to the print head. To use the printer again, reinstall the printer and perform initial charging.
  • Page 124 Changing Table Position for Packing Press the [Menu] key. Media Set Press! Low speed Set Media Remove Media • Press the [ - ] key until “Menu 3: Maintenance >” appears. Menu 3 : Maintenance > • Press the [>] key. •...
  • Page 125 Repacking CAUTION Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance. You may pinch your finger or get injured. Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover. If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage to the printer. Remove all cables like power cable.
  • Page 126 Attach two table fixing plate with screws. • Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer. × 10 × 2 Attach two table fixing plate with screws. • Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer. × 8 × 2 Attach the support brace between table fixing plates with screws.
  • Page 127 [10] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. [11] Attach protection materials, and place the printer inside the package box. Reinstalling Referring to “Startup Guide”, unpack the printer and assemble. • Conduct up to “Leveling Printer”. Carry out initial ink charging after ink discharge.

  • Page 128: How To Perform Initial Ink Charging After Ink Discharge

    How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge Turn the power button of this printer ON. Press! • Blue light turns on. • The printer starts initialization operations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Option Press the “Enter” key when the message on the left appears. Start Ink Charge - >...
  • Page 129 Chapter 4 Appendix Messages and Error Messages ........130 Status messages .

  • Page 130: Messages And Error Messages

    Messages and Error Messages Messages and Error Messages This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errors occur, and solutions to the messages. Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation. When the printer is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed on the operation panel as below. Display Description Activation required...

  • Page 131: Error Message Display And Possible Solutions

    Ink cartridges are inserted in wrong slots. Insert ink cartridges correctly again. [*] S/C Ink Err The ink cartridge cannot be used for this printer. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. [*] S/C CodeErr Inserted ink cartridge is not a proper one. Contact your local MUTOH dealer.
  • Page 132 Description [******] Check Ink Ink cartridges were not recognized correctly. Insert ink cartridges correctly again. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. [*] Reseat Ink Because the Smart chip card is poor in contact, the reinsertion of the ink cartridge is necessary.
  • Page 133 Life Warning [CPump] You must replace the Circulation Pump. Please contact your Mutoh dealer to replace the Circulation-Pump. If you want to stop the beep and continue printing, follow these steps. 1. Press the [Enter] or [Cancel] key to stop the beep.

  • Page 134: Error Requiring Restart

    For an error requiring restart, operation will return to normal after removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer. If the same error message is repeatedly displayed, contact the your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to tell us the code no. of the error message when you contact us.

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    ‐ If the cleaning does not help, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. initial ink charging. Then perform cleaning or “LittleCharge” again and check the nozzle check print. ‐ If the problem still persists, contact your local Mutoh dealer. "Head cleaning" on page 107 Installation and initial setup troubleshooting...

  • Page 136: Boot-Up Troubleshooting

    Is Ethernet cable connected correctly? ‐ Securely connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port. Are the network settings configured correctly? VSM or RIP cannot access to ‐ Configure the network settings correctly. the printer. Do the printer’s network settings match the computer’s settings? ‐...

  • Page 137: Media-Related Troubleshooting

    Media-related troubleshooting Is any media or jig present on the obstacle detection area? ‐ DO NOT place any objects around obstacle detection area. Otherwise, it will cause false detection of the obstacle sensor and the printer may not be able to print correctly. Do you use transparency or low opacity media? - The sensor may not detect those media.

  • Page 138: Printing-Related Troubleshooting

    ‐ The maximum weight on the table is 6 kg. Remove items on the table and reboot the printer. ‐ If the problem still persists, please contact your local Mutoh dealer. "Table Maintenance" on page 113 "Requirements for usable media" on page 24...

  • Page 139: Printing-Related Troubleshooting (Continued)

    Printing-related troubleshooting (continued) Is the media loaded correctly? ‐ Load the media correctly. Are Nozzles in good condition? ‐ Perform Nozzle check. Then if nozzle missing is found, conduct head cleaning. ‐ Perform Daily Maintenance. ‐ The problem still persists, perform “LittleCharge”. Printer doesn’t expectedly print (ink mottle, ink bleed or Did you perform the table height calibration?
  • Page 140 Nozzle missing remains after head cleaning. ‐ Perform Daily Maintenance and check the nozzle check print. ‐ The problem still persists, contact your local Mutoh dealer. Important! Do not use media that are liable to reflect the UV light. The reflective UV light can cure the ink on the print head.

  • Page 141: Specifications Of This Printer

    Specifications of this printer Specifications of this printer Printing area a = 5 mm b = 5 mm c = 5 mm d = 5 mm Printable area (Front side of the table) Printing area...

  • Page 142: List Of Specifications

    List of specifications Model Name VJ-626UF Print method On demand piezo method Drive method Firmware servo/DC motor drive Paper feed method Setting on (removing from) the table from the front, with the front cover open Media hold down Vacuum Table...

  • Page 143: Options / Supply List

    Main body 120 kg Stand (option) 21 kg Options / Supply list Options / Supply list For more information about the options and the supply items, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Revision History Revision History Date Version Manual code Supported Firmware 2017.
  • Page 144 VJ626UFE-A-05...

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