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  • Page 1 Operation Instructions VJ-1604W FOR EUROPE ONLY!
  • Page 2 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W This page is left blank intentionally AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,...
  • Page 3 This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh ValueJet printer series. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody and control...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................7 ......................8 EGULATIONS HANDLING INKS + ..................9 WASTE ................9 ARNINGS AUTIONS AND OTES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................10 ..................... 12 ARNING LABELS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................15 ................. 16 AME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS ......................
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  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................8 EGULATIONS HANDLING INKS + ..................9 WASTE ................9 ARNINGS AUTIONS AND OTES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................10 ..................... 12 ARNING LABELS 1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels ............12 1.5.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............

  • Page 8: Regulations

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1.1 REGULATIONS 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 9: Handling Inks + Waste

     When refilling ink, use original manufacturer’s ink. Our Mutoh printers are designed to use original ink. If you use ink which are not produced by the original manufacturer : printing might become blurred and the end of the ink in the holder might not be detected...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

     Stop using your machine if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Switch the machine off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,...
  • Page 11 To prevent back pains and other injuries, always work with at least 4 people to unpack or move the machine. Keep the machine horizontally during transportation.  Do NOT transport the machine to another room without contacting your local Authorized Mutoh Dealer. AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,...

  • Page 12: Warning Labels

     It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 1.5.2 Locations and types of warning labels 4 3 2 1...
  • Page 13 Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 1: Safety Instructions N° Types of warning labels AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,...
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  • Page 15: Product Overview

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................. 16 AME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 Front section ....................16 2.1.2 Rear section ..................... 17 2.1.3 Operation panel ....................18 ......................21 RINTER MODE 2.2.1 Normal mode ....................21 2.2.2 Setup menu display ..................

  • Page 16: Name Of The Parts And Functions

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2.1 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.1.1 Front section N° Name Function  Used to fix or release the media. Lower the lever to fix the media. ...

  • Page 17: Rear Section

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2.1.2 Rear section N° Name Function Used to load the roll media. Roll media holders Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders. Media feed slot Used for feeding media Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette...

  • Page 18: Operation Panel

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2.1.3 Operation panel 8, 9 AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,...
  • Page 19 Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode N° Normal Setup menu display [Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal. Selects and it shifts to the next hierarchy. [Enter] key ---- Determines and saves the setting...
  • Page 20  When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm.  If the error persists, even when fixing the malfunction, contact your local MUTOH dealer. AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,...

  • Page 21: Printer Mode

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2.2 PRINTER MODE 2.2.1 Normal mode Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The printer is ready to print.  The media has been loaded and the media type has been set. ...

  • Page 22: Installation Environment

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2.3 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.3.1 Environmental conditions for installation Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²) Power Supply AC90V –...

  • Page 23: Installation Space

    Operation instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 2: Product overview 2.3.2 Installation space Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine. A = 650 mm B = 1000 mm C = 1000 mm D = 1000 mm E = 1550 mm F = 3800 mm...
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  • Page 25: Basics

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3 BASICS ................26 WITCHING THE POWER ON 3.1.1 Switching the power ON .................. 26 3.1.2 Switching the power OFF ................. 27 ................28 ANDLING AND INSTALLING EDIA 3.2.1 Loading roll media .................... 28 3.2.2 Setting roll media .....................

  • Page 26: Switching The Power On / Off

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF 3.1.1 Switching the power ON Press the [Power] key to switch ON the printer. Step 1 :  The Power indication light on the operation panel lights green. ...

  • Page 27: Switching The Power Off

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.1.2 Switching the power OFF Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Before powering OFF, be sure that: Step 1 :  Printing or other operations are stopped or finished. ...

  • Page 28: Handling And Installing Media

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA Notes  Refer to “General info on usable media” for details on media handling.  We recommend using tested and compatible media for this printer. Refer to “General info on usable media”...
  • Page 29 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Loosen the fixing levers at the rear right and left side. Set the distance between the roll media Step 1 : holders wider than the roll media width. N° Name Roll media holder (left) Roll media holder (Right) Roll media...
  • Page 30 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Set the roll to the left roll media holder. Step 3 : N° Name Roll media holder (left) Roll media Set the roll to the right roll media holder and fix the fixing lever. Step 4 : Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, move the roll media to the centre Step 5 :...

  • Page 31: Setting Roll Media

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2.2 Setting roll media Notes  There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1604W Unwinder/Winder 100 Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder)  Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems.
  • Page 32 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Set the roll media to the media feed slot. Step 4 : Notes  Make sure that the end of the roll media is wind tightly before loading it. N° Name Roll media Media feed slot...

  • Page 33: Setting Media Type

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2.3 Setting media type Switch ON the printer and load media. Step 1 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select the type of the loaded media. Step 2 : Press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 34: Head Height Adjustment

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2.4 Head height adjustment When used? Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. This way you prevent the print head from touching the media. Notes ...

  • Page 35: Replacing Roll Media

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2.5 Replacing roll media (1) Replacement time Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Replace roll media if... …the roll media runs out.  The operation panel displays "End of Roll".
  • Page 36 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media Step 4 : N° name Roll media holder (right) Fixing lever Roll media Remove the roll media from the left roll media holder. Step 5 : N°...

  • Page 37: Replacing Ink Cassettes

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.3 REPLACING INK CASSETTES (1) Replacement time  The operation panel displays “[****] InkNearEnd” the alarm buzzer sounds continuously.  This means there is a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cassette. To stop the buzzer press [ENTER].

  • Page 38: Replacing Cutting Blade

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.4 REPLACING CUTTING BLADE This sub-section describes the replacement time and steps of razor blade. 1) Replacement time Replace the razor blade when the following situation occurs.  If the media cannot be clearly cut. If there is a failure in media cutting, the operation panel displays "Media Cut Error".
  • Page 39 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit  Press the [+] or [-] key to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.  Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays “CR Mainte.: Start” The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. Step 3 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 40 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Step 6 : Remove the blade Notes  Used razor blade should be put in a vinyl bag, etc, and dispose of it in compliance with local ordinance and instructions of local authorities. N°...
  • Page 41 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Step 8 : Gently push the knob of the razor blade and simultaneously reposition the cutter holder. Notes  Do not strongly press or suddenly release the razor blade. There is a spring inserted in the cutter compartment, so the razor blade may spring out. ...

  • Page 42: Disposal Of Waste Fluids

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.5 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Disposal period. Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases.  When the waste fluid tank is more than half full. ...

  • Page 43: Transfer And Transportation

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.6 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 3.6.1 Transferring the printer When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Pre-transfer steps Verify that the printer has been switched OFF.
  • Page 44 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Attach the protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit, and fix it with Step 7 : thumbscrews. N° Name Head unit Butterfly screw Head unit fastening material (metal plate) Notes ...

  • Page 45: Transporting The Printer

    When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack the printer as it was shipped, using the protective materials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks. Notes  When transporting the printer, consult your MUTOH product dealer. (1) Pre- transport procedure Switch ON the printer. Step 1 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.
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  • Page 47: Periodical Maintenance

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 4 : Periodical maintenance 4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE ....................48 ONE BY END USER 4.1.1 Cleaning the printer ..................48 4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case ................... 48 4.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer ................48 4.1.4 Replacing the spitting box sponges ..............49 4.1.5 Head cleaning ....................

  • Page 48: Done By End User

    Immediately Switch OFF the printer. Disconnect the power plugs from the electric sockets. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. 4.1.1 Cleaning the printer Periodic cleaning is necessary to use the printer in good condition. 4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Spitting Box Sponges

     Two months after replacement. (2) Type Notes  For types and details of the spitting-box sponge, contact your local Mutoh dealer. (3) Replacing steps If the printer is ON, make sure that: Step 1 :  Printing or other operations are not in progress.

  • Page 50: Head Cleaning

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 4 : Periodical maintenance 4.1.5 Head cleaning Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When to perform? Perform a head clean if the prints become blurred or are incomplete. Notes ...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Wiper

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 4 : Periodical maintenance 4.1.6 Cleaning the wiper (1) Cleaning time Clean the wiper once a week or when blurs or incompleteness in printing remains after the head cleaning. Notes  Use the cleaning stick when cleaning the wiper. If the printer is ON, make sure that: Step 1 : ...
  • Page 52 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 4 : Periodical maintenance Use a cleaning cloth to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper. Step 9 :  Cleaning wiper front side:  Wipe horizontally N° Name Cleaning wiper Cleaning stick Head cap unit ...

  • Page 53: Done By Authorized Mutoh Technician

    These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer. 4.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts Perform periodical replacements according to the table below. These replacements should be executed by an authorized Mutoh technician and are necessary to ensure the best printing quality output. Part Timing...
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  • Page 55: Preparations Before Printing

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING ................56 ENERAL INFO ON USABLE MEDIA 5.1.1 Media compatibility ..................56 5.1.2 Printing area ..................... 56 5.1.3 Notes on handling media ................. 57 5.1.4 Notes on storing media ..................57 ......................

  • Page 56: General Info On Usable Media

    Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The Mutoh ValueJet 1604W printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated and coated media. The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type.

  • Page 57: Notes On Handling Media

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.1.3 Notes on handling media Notes  Use compatible media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing are shown below. Temperature Humidity Recommended range 22°C to 30°C 40% to 60% Change rate Within 2°C per hour...

  • Page 58: Test Print

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.2 TEST PRINT 5.2.1 Overview and functions of the test prints Testplot Function Nozzle Check To check the head nozzles. Mode print To check the print conditions. Setup list Prints the Setup list. Use it to check the setup item of the printer.

  • Page 59: Nozzle Check

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.2.3 Nozzle check Used to check whether there are any head clogging, missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles. Notes  If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head. See Head cleaning.

  • Page 60: Setup Print

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.2.5 Setup print Checks the current settings of the printer. Notes  User media and print mode lists are printed only when selecting "ALL setup List".  For the printing procedure, refer to “Performing a test print”. Ｓｅｔｕｐ Ｌｉｓｔ...

  • Page 61: Palette Print

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.2.6 Palette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours. Notes  When “Banner 1” or “Banner 2” is set in the Print Mode menu, “PalettePrint” is not displayed on the Test Print menu.

  • Page 62: Adjust Print

    5.3 ADJUST PRINT Notes  This printer has been adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at the Mutoh factory.  Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed.
  • Page 63 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing Step 13 : Press the [>] key.  The operation panel displays “Adj 1 Confirm”.  The display enters the adjustprint menu. Step 14 : Press the [Enter] key.  Prints a confirmation pattern for quality adjustment.
  • Page 64 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing Step 17 : Press the [Enter] key.  Start "Bi-D Quality" pattern printing.  Check the BI-D Quality pattern printing and select the number corresponding to the lines that are most closely aligned.

  • Page 65: Step Adjustment

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.4 STEP ADJUSTMENT After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight, backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon: ...
  • Page 66 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing Perform the initial adjust print. Step 7 :  Press the [Enter] key. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes  The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. ...
  • Page 67 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print.  Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print".  Press the [Enter] key. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes ...
  • Page 68 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing.  Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel.  Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". ...

  • Page 69: Making The Printer Ready-To-Print

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 5 : Preparations before printing 5.5 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT Starting point: FULLY- INSTALLED VALUEJET ↓ Step Action Reference Choose the appropriate media. General info on usable media Installing roll media Install and load the media. Loading roll media Set the media type Setting media type...
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  • Page 71: Handling The Printer

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6 HANDLING THE PRINTER ..............72 PERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL 6.1.1 Feeding media ....................72 6.1.2 Stop printing ..................... 73 6.1.3 Cutting media ....................73 6.1.4 Manually cutting the media ................74 6.1.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing.

  • Page 72: Operating From The Operation Panel

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6.1 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL Notes  For the names and functions of each key, please refer to “Operation panel” Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 6.1.1 Feeding media You can feed roll media at any position you want Follow the procedure below to feed media.

  • Page 73: Stop Printing

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6.1.2 Stop printing Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. If you want to stop printing, operate as follows. Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer. Step 1 : Press the [Cancel] key.

  • Page 74: Manually Cutting The Media

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6.1.4 Manually cutting the media Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product. Step 1 :  The operation panel displays: “Ready to print”. If changing the roll media cut position, refer to “Feeding media” and advance the roll media to the Step 2 : desired cut position.

  • Page 75: Changing And Confirming Settings While Printing

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6.1.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing. 6.1.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing. Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions; Step 1 : ...

  • Page 76: Menu Setup On The Operation Panel

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6.2 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL. 6.2.1 Menu setup procedure Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Confirm that the operation panel is in the Normal mode. Step 1 : Press the [menu] key.

  • Page 77: Panel Setup Menu Overview

    Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer 6.2.2 Panel setup menu overview Graphic Menu1 Setup Media Type Type 1~30 1>1 Print mode Graphic Banner 1 Banner 2 Banner 3 Banner 4 Quality 1 Quality 2 Quality 3 Quality 4 1>2 PF Adjust...
  • Page 78 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer Auto Cleaning 1h~24h Roll Length Roll 1 1~99mm Roll 2 Roll 3 Longstore Start Remove cassettes CR maintenance Start Initialization Media type Except Media Type Life Time Head E*****F Pump E*****F CR motor E*****F...
  • Page 79 Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W Chapter 6 : Handling the printer Menu3 Adjust Print Adj.1 Confirm Adj.2 BI-D Quality Adj.3 BI-D Normal Menu4 Cleaning Time Short Time Normal Time Long Time Little Charge Menu5 Menu option [*] Media Type [*] Effect [*] Spitting [*] Side Margin [*] Media Initial...

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