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Page 3 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Important Notice 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 4 • The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification. • MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the shop where you bought this equipment.
Page 5 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. 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, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
Page 6 This manual explains the operation procedure when you start the printer for the first time. Operation Manual (this manual) Purpose and Target Readers This manual explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH Full Color Ink Jet Printer VJ-1628X. This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer.
Page 7 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL NOTE 1 Safety instructions" to "4 Handling the printer" must be read before using the printer. • "5 Panel setup menu" through Appendix" as necessary. • Read "8 Manual Notation This section explains general cautions that must be followed in order to use this printer safely. Warning Meaning Used for dangerous situations where death or serious injury may be caused.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions Types and meanings of warnings ....... 16 Important safety instructions .
Page 10 Table of Contents VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.4.4.2 When inserting Ink cartridges horizontally......70 3.4.5 Installing High Capacity Ink Pack Adapter (option) ..... . 72 3.4.6 When using High-capacity ink pack adapter for the first time on the printer whose ink is filled78...
Page 11 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Table of Contents 4.2.7 Installing Media holder plates ........172 Menu setups on Operation panel .
Page 12 Table of Contents VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.13 Strike Wait menu ..........234 5.1.14 Slant Check menu .
Page 13 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Table of Contents Replacing consumable components ......268 6.3.1 Replacing Ink cartridges ......... 268 6.3.2 Replacing Roll Media.
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Page 15: Safety Instructions
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know, caution items and warning labels on the printer. WARNING • When installing and operating this printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings in this manual.
Page 16: Types And Meanings Of Warnings
Safety instructions VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Types and meanings of warnings The warnings in the Operation Manual and the warning labels attached to the printer are categorized into three stages. Understand the meanings of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this manual.
Page 17: Important Safety Instructions
It could lead to an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn OFF the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. Wire the various cords as directed in the Operation Manual. Wrong wiring could cause a fire.
Page 18 Safety instructions VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Be sure to use a dedicated power socket with an earth wire for the power supply, and connect it to the earth wire. If the earth wire is not connected, it may cause an electric shock or fire. 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 19 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Safety instructions When cleaning Cleaning wiper, • Do not touch Cleaning wiper and Head cap unit. Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands. • Make sure to use Cleaning stick to wipe Print head. A wet Cleaning stick may cause Print head to clog.
Page 20 Safety instructions VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Ventilate the workplace. Not doing so may cause nausea or a fire hazard. Right after printing, Media guide becomes very hot. Allow Media guide to cool down before the next operation. 1.2 Important safety instructions...
Page 21: Warning Labels
• Use cloth, water and mild detergent for removing dirt from the warning labels. Avoid organic solvents and gasoline. • Replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 22: Location And Type Of Warning Labels
Safety instructions VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels Pasting locations of the warning labels are shown in the following figure. Types of warning labels 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 23 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Safety instructions Types of warning labels 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 24 Safety instructions VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Types of warning labels 1.3 Warning labels...
Page 25: Product Overview
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product overview Product overview This chapter explains the features of this printer along with the names and functions of each part.
Page 26: Features
Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Features This section explains the main features of the printer. (1) Wide variety of compatible media The height of Print head is adjustable to three levels, making it possible to print on various paper with the width of 0.08mm to 2.8mm.
Page 27: Names Of Parts And Functions
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product overview Names of parts and functions This section explains the names and functions of each part. 2.2.1 Front section Name Function Media loading lever Used for fixing or releasing the media. • Lower Lever to fix the media. •...
Page 28 Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Name Function Platen Installed inside of Front cover. • Heater (Platen heater) to dry ink is installed. Pressurizing rollers Installed inside of Front cover. Press and hold the whole media when printing. Media cut groove Installed inside of Front cover.
Page 29: Rear Section
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product overview 2.2.2 Rear section VJ-1638X Name Function Roll media holder Load the roll media. Equipped with Flanges to attach the roll media and Fixing levers to fix Roll media holders. Media feed slot Used for feeding media. Ink cartridge slot Insert Ink cartridges.
Page 30: Operation Panel
Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 2.2.3 Operation panel Used to set the operating conditions, to display the status of the printer, and to set various functions. Explains names of each operation key and status display along with the functions. Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of Operation panel. 4.3 Menu setups on Operation panel •When setting the menu from Operation panel: 4.4 Operating from Operation panel...
Page 31 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product overview Name Normal Setup menu display [Menu] key Shifts to the Setup menu. Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal. [Enter] key Restarts printing while printing is being • Select the menu to set, and shift to the next suspended.
Page 32 Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL (2) Display section Name Color Status Description Power lamp Blue Lamp Power is ON. Lamp • Receiving and analyzing the data. blinks • Performing media initial operation. Lamp Power is OFF. Error lamp Orange Lamp An error has occurred.
Page 33 •When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm. 7.2.3 Error requiring restart If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 2.2 Names of parts and functions...
Page 34: Ink Level Indicator
Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 2.2.4 Ink level indicator When the “Remain Ink menu” on Display menu is set to “On”, the ink level indicator that describes the ink or ink cartridge status is displayed on LCD display. • In the normal operation •...
Page 35: Estimated Ink Level Graphic
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product overview 2.2.4.1 Estimated Ink level graphic Indicator to display the conditions of ink/cartridges Remaining ink amount : More than 80%, less than 100% Remaining ink amount : More than 60%, less than 80% Remaining ink amount : More than 40%, less than 60% Remaining ink amount : More than 20%, less than 40%...
Page 36: Printer Status Outline
Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Printer status outline This section explains the printer status. 2.3.1 Status (1) Normal Printing is possible when the media is loaded. The various functions for printing can be performed on Operation panel. (2) Setup menu display Various settings regarding printing can be made from Operation panel.
Page 37 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product overview (2) Setup menu display → Normal When the printer is at Setup menu display, perform either of the following operations to shift Operation panel to the Normal display. • Press the [Cancel] or [Menu] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 38 Product overview VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 2.3 Printer status outline...
Page 39: Before Using
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer.
Page 40: Power Cord Set Connection
• Do not route the power cord set near heating appliances. NOTE • Contact your local MUTOH dealer if the power cord set is damaged. Follow the procedure below to install the power cord set. 3.1 Power cord set connection...
Page 41 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 1. Make sure that the printer is turned OFF. NOTE • The power is ON when the [Power] key of Operation panel is pressed in. Press the key once again to turn OFF the power. 2.
Page 42 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Insert the plug of the power cord set firmly in the socket. WARNING • Do not pull out or insert the power plug with a wet hand. This could lead to an electric shock. •...
Page 43 Before using NOTE • Contact your local MUTOH dealer if the earth connection is not/cannot be established. • When the printer is ON, do not pull out the power cord set from the power socket. Whenever the plug is pulled out from the power socket, turn OFF the power on Operation panel and allow one minute or more before inserting the plug in the power socket again.
Page 44: Turning The Power On/Off
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Turning the power ON/OFF This section explains how to turn the printer ON/OFF. 3.2.1 Turning the power ON Follow the procedure below to turn the power ON. 1. Press the [Power] key on Operation panel to turn ON the printer. •...
Page 45: Turning The Power Off
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.2.2 Turning the power OFF Follow the procedure below to turn the printer OFF. CAUTION • To use metallic or white ink, always keep the power of the printer turned ON. If you do not use the printer, do not turn the power of the printer OFF and be sure to set the printer to sleep mode.
Page 46 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • If there is a problem during turning OFF operation, a message is displayed on Operation panel and the printer may stop operating. If operation stops, refer to 7 Troubleshooting and deal with the problem. •...
Page 47: Sleep Mode
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using Sleep mode If you set the printer's sleep mode, the printer performs the following operation. • Vacuum fan stops. • All Lamps turn off except for Power lamp. • Automatic Head cleaning is performed after the time set in the Timer Setting Menu has elapsed. 5.6.1 Timer Setting menu •...
Page 48: Set Sleep Mode On The Printer
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.3.1 Set sleep mode on the printer 1. Make sure that the printer's operating condition is as follows: • Printing or other operation is not in progress. • Operation panel display is in the Normal condition. •...
Page 49 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 4. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “SleepMode1: SetTimer” is displayed on Operation panel. NOTE When the color mode is set to “4Color” or “7Color”, step 5 is not displayed.Proceed to step 6. 5.
Page 50 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “CleaningTimer: 24h” is displayed on Operation panel. 7. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select the Head cleaning interval. • When more than the set time has passed, Print head is cleaned automatically. 8.
Page 51 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 9. Use the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Sleep Mode2: Start”. • "Start Sleep Mode?" is displayed on Operation panel. 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Restart -> ENTER” is displayed on Operation panel. •...
Page 52: Recover The Printer From Sleep Mode
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.3.2 Recover the printer from sleep mode 1. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • The printer returns to the Normal condition. NOTE • The printer may automatically execute head cleaning and/or ink charging, etc., when it exits the sleep mode.
Page 53: Filling Ink
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using Filling ink This section describes the procedure to install Ink cartridges for the first time. Determine the color mode among “4Color”, “7Color”, “W 7Color”, and “W 8Color”, and perform initial ink replenishment. 3.4.1 Color Mode 3.4.1.1 Color mode and ink color configuration The ink configuration will be different depending on the color mode.
Page 54: Color Mode And Slot Number
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.4.1.3 Color mode and slot number The color mode related to the slot number is as follows. Color mode Slot number (symbols in slot number columns indicate ink color) 4Color 7Color W 7Color W 8Color Name Ink cartridge Ink cartridge slot 1...
Page 55: Ink Color And Ink Amount
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.4.1.4 Ink color and ink amount The ink amount of each ink color cartridge are as follows. Ink amount Ink color          220 ml    ...
Page 56 • Any problems caused by using an ink bag other than those recommended above will not be covered by the warranty, and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. • For types and details of Ink cartridges, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Do not give Ink cartridges or Ink packs strong shakes.
Page 57: When Using 220Ml Ink Cartridges
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.4.2 When using 220ml Ink cartridges Follow the procedure below to install the 220ml Ink cartridges. The 220ml cartridges can be inserted horizontally or vertically. 3.4.3 When using 440ml Ink This section describes the case of horizontal insertion angle only. Refer to " cartridges "...
Page 58 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select a color mode. 3.4.1.1 Color mode and ink color configuration 4. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Insert CleaningCart.” is displayed on Operation panel. 5.
Page 59 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 6. Insert Cleaning cartridge into Ink cartridge slot. • Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing up and insert it into the printer. Name Cleaning cartridge Arrow • Insert Cleaning cartridge all the way in Ink cartridge slot. Name Cleaning cartridge Ink cartridge slots...
Page 60 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7. Remove all Cleaning cartridges. Name Cleaning cartridge • “Busy-Washing” is displayed on Operation panel and the printer starts head cleaning. • When head cleaning is complete, “Wash retry? No” is displayed on Operation panel. 8.
Page 61 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 10. Install Ink cartridges in Ink cartridge slots on the back of the printer. • Each ink cartridge must be installed into an ink cartridge slot specific to it. Refer to and install the ink cartridges so that the ink 3.4.1.3 Color mode and slot number colors are properly associated with the slot number indication labels.
Page 62 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 3.4 Filling ink...
Page 63: When Using 440Ml Ink Cartridges
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.4.3 When using 440ml Ink cartridges You can use 440ml ink cartridges. Follow the procedure below to install 440ml Ink cartridges. 1. Check the angle of Ink cartridge slot to see if the insertion angle of Ink cartridge is vertical. Name Ink cartridge slot •...
Page 64 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Ink Config.: 4Color” is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select a color mode. 3.4.1.1 Color mode and ink color configuration 5.
Page 65 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 7. Insert Cleaning cartridge into Ink cartridge slot. • Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing the front side of the printer and insert it into the printer. Name Cleaning cartridge Arrow • Insert Cleaning cartridge all the way in Ink cartridge slot. Name Cleaning cartridge Ink cartridge slots...
Page 66 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 8. Remove all Cleaning cartridges. Name Cleaning cartridge • “Busy-Washing” is displayed on Operation panel and the printer starts head cleaning. • When head cleaning is complete, “Wash retry? No” is displayed on Operation panel. 9.
Page 67 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 10. Take out the ink cartridge from the bag and gently shake it two to three times. • Refer to the following section for the Ink color and the number of the cartridge to be used. 3.4.1.2 Ink cartridge color and number of cartridge to be used 11.
Page 68 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 3.4 Filling ink...
Page 69: Changing The Angle Of Ink Cartridge Slot
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.4.4 Changing the angle of Ink cartridge slot The angle of the ink cartridge slot of this printer varies depending on the capacity of ink cartridges (or ink packs). Follow the procedure below to change the angle. 3.4.4.1 When inserting Ink cartridges vertically Before installing the 440ml cartridges, change the angle as follows.
Page 70: When Inserting Ink Cartridges Horizontally
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.4.4.2 When inserting Ink cartridges horizontally Before installing High-capacity ink pack adapters, change the angle as follows. 1. Tilt Ink cartridge slot slightly toward the rear side of the printer. Name Ink cartridge slot 2. To unlock, return Ink cartridge slot to the original position. Name Ink cartridge slot 3.4 Filling ink...
Page 71 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3. Rotate Ink cartridge slot by 90 degrees downward. Name Ink cartridge slot 4. Check if Ink cartridge slot is horizontal. 5. Check the opposite side in the same way. 3.4 Filling ink...
Page 72: Installing High Capacity Ink Pack Adapter (Option)
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.4.5 Installing High Capacity Ink Pack Adapter (option) Use the optional High-capacity ink pack adapter to use the 1000ml Ink packs. Follow the procedure below to install High-capacity ink pack adapter. 1. Check the angle of Ink cartridge slot to see if the insertion angle of Ink cartridge is horizontal. Name Ink cartridge slot •...
Page 73 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Ink Config.: 4Color” is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Press the [+] or [-] key on Operation panel to select a color mode. 3.4.1.1 Color mode and ink color configuration 5.
Page 74 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7. Install Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card to High-capacity ink pack adapter. NOTE • To install or remove High-capacity ink pack adapter to/from Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card, refer to the operation manual included with High-capacity ink pack adapter. 8.
Page 75 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 9. Remove all High-capacity ink pack adapters. Name High-capacity ink pack adapter • “Busy-Washing” is displayed on Operation panel and the printer starts head cleaning. • When head cleaning is complete, “Wash retry? No” is displayed on Operation panel. NOTE Do not remove only Cleaning fluid pack while High-capacity ink pack adapter is installed on the printer.
Page 76 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 11. Remove Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card from High-capacity ink pack adapter. NOTE • When there is remaining Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card, clarify the corresponding pack and card, and store it as a set. 12.
Page 77 If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. Then, refill a small amount of ink again and check the print result. If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 3.4 Filling ink...
Page 78 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.4.6 When using High-capacity ink pack adapter for the first time on the printer whose ink is filled If the printer is used without the initial ink replenishment, the air inside High-capacity ink pack adapter goes into Ink tubes and may cause nozzle clogging.
Page 79: Loading Media
NOTE • Refer to the following for details about handling media. 4.2 Media • For types and details of the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 3.5.1 Loading roll media This section describes the procedure to load the roll media.
Page 80 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Follow the procedure below to load the roll media. 1. Loosen Fixing levers on the Roll media holders (both left and right) on the back of the printer. Set the distance between Roll media holders wider () than the actual width of the roll media to be set. Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media holder (Right)
Page 81 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 2. Tighten Fixing lever of Roll media holder (Left) and fix the roll media holder (Left). Name Roll media holder (Left) Fixing lever 3. Set the roll media to Roll media holder (Left). Name Roll media holder (Left) Roll media 3.5 Loading media...
Page 82 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Attach Roll media holder (Right) to the roll media() and tighten Fixing lever(). Name Roll media holder (Right) Roll media Fixing lever 5. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders (), move the roll media to the center (), press Roll media holder toward the printer () and fix the levers ().
Page 83: Setting Roll Media
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.5.2 Setting Roll Media This section explains how to set the roll media. 1. Turn the printer ON. CAUTION • Do not operate Media loading lever during initial operation. Print head may touch Pressurizing roller and cause a malfunction. •...
Page 84 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Open Front cover. Name Front cover 4. Set the roll media to Media feed slot. NOTE • If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it. Name Roll media Media feed slot...
Page 85 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 5. Pull the roll media out about 1 m from the front Media feed slot which is located inside of Front cover. Name Roll media Media feed slot 6. Rewind the roll media a little by rolling Flange on Roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any slack or slant.
Page 86 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7. Make sure that the edges of the media is appropriately pressed by Pressurizing rollers. • When the media is set as shown in the following figure “Not adequate”, follow the procedure to adjust the position of the roll media. If the media is set as shown in the following figure “Not adequate”, the media may be misaligned or creased during printing.
Page 87 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using a. Loosen Fixing levers of the right and left Roll media holders(), and move the roll media to left or right(). b. After moving the roll media(), fix it with Fixing levers of the right and left Roll media holders 　().
Page 88 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 8. Lower front or rear Media loading lever. Name Media loading lever NOTE • When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight. 4.4.3 Cutting media •...
Page 89 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 9. Close Front cover. Name Front cover • The User Type Setup menu is displayed on Operation panel. 3.5.3 Setting the User Type Setting To change the user type, follow and set the user type. 3.5 Loading media...
Page 90: Setting The User Type Setting
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.3 Setting the User Type Setting This section explains how to set the user type setting. Follow the procedure below to set the user type setting. 1. Turn ON the printer and load the media. •...
Page 91 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • The user type setting is set. • “Media Initial” is displayed on Operation panel and media initialization starts. NOTE • If the following operations are performed in the User Type Setting menu, the printer starts media initial operation without changing the User Type setting.
Page 92: Changing Torque Of Roll Media Holder
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.4 Changing Torque of Roll Media Holder This section explains how to change the torque setting of the Roll media holder. The 1 kg torque is usually used. When the media is creased or the print head might have a risk of striking the media, change to the 4 kg torque.
Page 93 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using • Torque can be set to either 1kg or 4kg as below. Name Damper knob 3.5 Loading media...
Page 94: Test Print
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Test print Follow the procedure below to perform test printing to confirm that the printer works correctly. 1. Turn ON the printer and load the roll media. 3.5.2 Setting Roll Media 2. Confirm that the printer is in the Normal status. 3.
Page 95 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using c. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “Test1: Nozzle Check” is displayed on Operation panel. • The display shifts to the Test Print menu. 5.2 Test Print Menu 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on Operation panel to select an item for printing from the following items.
Page 96 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Start performing Test Print for the selected item. Refer to the following for details on each of the print list items. 3.6.1 Nozzle check 3.6.2 Nozzle check B 3.6.3 Mode print 3.6.4 Setup print 3.6.5 Palette print...
Page 97: Nozzle Check
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.6.1 Nozzle check It is used to check whether there are any clogged heads, or missing/blurred prints. NOTE • If the nozzle check result shows that the checked points are blurred or missing, perform head cleaning.
Page 98: Nozzle Check B
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.2 Nozzle check B This is nozzle check for white ink.The background of the nozzle check pattern will be colored so that white ink can be seen. NOTE • If the nozzle check result shows that the checked points are blurred or missing, perform Head cleaning.
Page 99: Mode Print
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.6.3 Mode print Used to confirm the following printing conditions. • PrintMode • Effect • Pre-heater set temperature • Platen heater set temperature • After heater set temperature • Media feed compensation micro adjustment value Refer to the following for printing procedure.
Page 100: Setup Print
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.4 Setup print Used to check the current setup of the printer. NOTE • Keep the printed setup print at hand. Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.6 Test print Ｓｅｔｕｐ　Ｌｉｓｔ＜Ｉｎｆｏｒｍａｔｉｏｎ＞ 2014/10/01 0:00 SerialNo.
Page 101: Palette Print
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.6.5 Palette print Palette printing is performed as a color demonstration. Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.6 Test print 3.6 Test print...
Page 102: Color Verify
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.6 Color Verify The “Color Verify” feature can be utilized to valid the printer operator in checking for and isolating potential color reproduction variations before they become a visual detriment. In this function, 14 color patches are printed, and the colors are measured by the optional spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10).
Page 103 • The optional SPECTROVUE VM-10 is required to perform this function. For more information about the SPECTROVUE VM-10, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Before performing this function, make sure to print the nozzle check pattern to check if there is no missing nozzle.
Page 104 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Display the Test Print menu on the operation panel. Press the [menu] key on the operation panel. • "menu1: Setup>" is displayed on the operation panel. • The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display. b.
Page 105 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel to select " Test5: Color Verify". 6. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The printing of following items starts. a. Color Patches b.
Page 106 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL User Type = Type 3 Pre Heater = 42˚C Head Temp. =25˚C dE(94) < 1.0: No discernable difference in color. Praten Heater = 42˚C dE(94) < 3.2: Minimally discernable color difference for colors viewed side-by-side. Dryer = 42˚C dE(94) <...
Page 107 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 8. Open the maintenance cover on the left of the printer. • "Remove connector cap and attach instrument [ENTER]" is displayed on the operation panel. Name Maintenance Cover NOTE • When a certain time has passed without opening the maintenance cover, the print head returns toward the right side of the printer to protect the print head.
Page 108 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 10. Press the release buttons on both sides of spectrophotometer, install it to the connector at the print head. Name Spectrophotometer Release buttons Print head section Connector NOTE • Make sure that spectrophotometer is NOT installed at an angle, and that there is no gap between the connector and spectrophotometer.
Page 109 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 12. Remove the white reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the white side faces up, and install it back to the original place Name White reference plate Plate installation place NOTE •...
Page 110 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 14. When "Start measurement [ENTER]" is displayed on the operation panel, press the [Enter] key. • Spectrophotometer starts measuring the color patches. • “Measuring...” is displayed on the operation panel. • After measuring is complete, “Detaching instrument [ENTER]” is displayed on the operation panel.
Page 111 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 16. Open the maintenance cover on the left of the printer. • “Detach instrument and Set connector [ENTER]” is displayed on the operation panel. Name Maintenance Cover 17. While pressing the release buttons on both sides of spectrophotometer, pull it forward to remove it from the print head.
Page 112 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 18. Firmly pinch the tabs on both sides of the connector cap with your fingers, and install it to the connector at the print head. Name Connector cap Tabs Print head section Connector 19. Press the [Enter] key. •...
Page 113 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 20. Remove the white reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the black side faces up, and install it back to the original place. Name White reference plate Plate installation place NOTE •...
Page 114 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL • The printing of following items starts. a. Date b. Serial Number c. Color Difference（dE） C o l o r V e r i f i c a t i o n 2012/10/01 15:25 Serial No. = XXXXXXXXXX User Type = Type 3 Pre Heater...
Page 115 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 23. Press [Enter] key to save the measurement value of the currently printed color patches. NOTE • When the measurement value is saved, the baseline will be replaced by the currently measured value. • Press [Cancel] key to not to save the measurement value. •...
Page 116: Print Quality Adjustment
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Print quality adjustment It is used for optimizing the quality of image prints. Adjustment methods for this printer are as follows. Adjustment Description Reference method Standard Adjusts only the print mode used by the current user 3.7.1 Standard print quality definition.
Page 117: Standard Print Quality Adjustment
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.7.1 Standard print quality adjustment Adjusts only the print mode in the user type setting which is currently set. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Standard confirmation Print out the confirmation pattern and check the 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern degree of misalignment.
Page 118: Standard Confirmation Pattern
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern Print out the confirmation pattern of the print mode in the user type setting which is currently set. 1. Turn ON the printer and load the roll media. 3.5.2 Setting Roll Media 2.
Page 119 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using c. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “User: TypeXX” (XX is a number between 1 and 30) is displayed on Operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select the user type setting. e.
Page 120 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL f. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “XX>2: Adjust Print”. g. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. h. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Thickness 170µm” is displayed on the operation panel. (The default is set to 170µm. If the default value has been changed, the changed value is displayed.) 3.7 Print quality adjustment...
Page 121 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using i. Press the [+] key or [-] key and enter the thickness of the paper to use in the range of 80µm to 2800µm. • This setting is the same as “Media thickness menu”. 5.1.1.1.8 Media thickness menu j.
Page 122 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL k. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Adj. 1: Confirm Ptn.” is displayed on Operation panel. • The display enters the Adjust Print menu. 5.1.1.1.2 Adjust Print menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 123 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using • The confirmation pattern will be printed. Pattern name Q3/Q4 Current Print Mode • After the confirmation pattern is printed, Operation panel returns to “Adj. 1: Confirm Ptn”. 4. Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. Adequate Not adequate Not adequate Q3/Q4...
Page 124: Standard Rough Adjustment Pattern
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.1.2 Standard rough adjustment pattern Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. Print rough adjustment pattern and register the set values. 1. Display the Standard Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as step 2 of 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern 2.
Page 125 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using • A rough adjustment pattern is printed. (The printer starts printing after warming up is complete.) Pattern name Q3/Q4 Current Print Mode • For the rough adjustment pattern, the same patterns will be printed on both sides and center of the media.
Page 126 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5. "Pattern*: 11" (refer to the chart below for *) is displayed on Operation panel. • The pattern name indicated by * differs depending on the set print mode. Print modes and corresponding pattern names are listed as follows. Print Mode Pattern name Quality 1, 2...
Page 127 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • “Adj.2: Rough Pattern” is displayed on Operation panel. 3.7 Print quality adjustment...
Page 128: Standard Micro Adjustment Pattern
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.1.3 Standard micro adjustment pattern Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. Print micro adjustment pattern and register the set values. 1. Display the Standard Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as step 2 of 3.7.1.1 Standard confirmation pattern 2.
Page 129 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using • An micro adjust print pattern is printed. (Starts printing after warming up is complete.) Pattern name Q3/Q4 Current Print Mode • For the micro adjustment pattern, the same patterns will be printed on both sides and center of the media.
Page 130 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5. “Pattern*: 4” (refer to the chart below for *) is displayed on Operation panel. • The pattern name indicated by * differs depending on the set print mode. Print modes and corresponding pattern names are listed as follows. Print Mode Pattern name Quality 1, 2...
Page 131 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • “Adj.3: Fine Pattern” is displayed on Operation panel. 3.7 Print quality adjustment...
Page 132: Custom Print Quality Adjustment
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.2 Custom print quality adjustment Perform adjustment for all patterns (A to F). All print modes will be adjusted. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Custom confirmation pattern Print out the confirmation patterns (A to 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation F) and check the degree of misalignment.
Page 133: Custom Confirmation Pattern
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 4. If it has not been adjusted yet, return to Step 2. NOTE • Perform micro adjustment if the printer is not fully adjusted after rough adjustment. • In adjustment patterns, there are Adjust pattern ALL where all patterns will be adjusted and Individual Adj.
Page 134 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL c. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “User: TypeXX” (XX is a number between 1 and 30) is displayed on Operation panel. d. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select the user type setting. e.
Page 135 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using f. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “XX>2: Adjust Print>”. g. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “Thickness 170µm” is displayed on the operation panel. (The default is set to 170µm. If the default value has been changed, the changed value is displayed.) h.
Page 136 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL i. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Media thickness value is set. • “Adjust print1: Standard” is displayed on Operation panel. j. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Adj. Print2: Custom”. k.
Page 137 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Warming Up Skip ->E” is displayed on Operation panel. CAUTION • While “Warming Up” is displayed, do not touch Platen and Media guide. They become very hot and you could burn yourself. NOTE •...
Page 138 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Confirm that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. • Check each of the confirmation patterns A to F. Adequate Not adequate Not adequate Bi dir Low H.Height normal speed large drop family a.
Page 139: Custom Rough Adjustment Pattern
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.7.2.2 Custom rough adjustment pattern Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Custom rough Rough Pattern All confirmation patterns (A to F) will be 3.7.2.2.1 Rough Pattern ALL adjustment adjusted.
Page 140 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL CAUTION • While “Warming Up” is displayed, do not touch Platen and Media guide. They become very hot and you could burn yourself. NOTE • You can start printing during warming up. 4.4.7 Starting printing during warming up •...
Page 141 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 21. • “12” is selected in the following pattern. Not adequate Adequate Not adequate NOTE...
Page 142 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. 8. Enter the values for patterns B to F in the same way. • Press the [Enter] key to set the value. • Once all set values have been entered, press the [Enter] key to register the set values of patterns A to F.
Page 143: Rough Pattern A To F
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 3.7.2.2.2 Rough Pattern A to F Print one adjustment pattern from A to F and register the set value. The following describes how to adjust pattern A only. 1. Display the Custom Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as Step 2 of 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation pattern 2.
Page 144 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL • A rough adjust print pattern is printed. (Starts printing after warming up is complete.) Pattern name Bi dir Low H.Height normal speed large drop family Print information • For the Adjust print pattern, the same patterns will be printed repeatedly on both sides and center of the media.
Page 145 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 6. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to enter the number that you selected in Step 4. NOTE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the display returns to “Adj.3: RoughPatternA”.
Page 146: Custom Micro Adjustment Pattern
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.2.3 Custom micro adjustment pattern Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small. This menu consists of the following menus. Menu name Description Reference Custom micro Fine PatternALL All confirmation patterns (A to F) will be 3.7.2.3.1 Fine Pattern ALL adjustment adjusted.
Page 147 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using CAUTION • While “Warming Up” is displayed, do not touch Platen and Media guide. They become very hot and you could burn yourself. NOTE • You can start printing during warming up. 4.4.7 Starting printing during warming up •...
Page 148 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7. • “6” is selected in the following pattern. Not adequate Adequate Not adequate NOTE...
Page 149 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. 8. Enter the values for patterns B to F in the same way. • Press the [Enter] key to set the value. • Once all set values have been entered, press the [Enter] key to register the set values of patterns A to F.
Page 150: Fine Pattern A To F
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.2.3.2 Fine Pattern A to F Print one adjustment pattern from A to F and register the set value. The following describes how to adjust pattern A only. 1. Display the Custom Adjust Print menu on Operation panel in the same way as Step 2 of 3.7.2.1 Custom confirmation pattern 2.
Page 151 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using • An micro adjust print pattern is printed. (Starts printing after warming up is complete.) Pattern name Bi dir Low H.Height normal speed large drop family Print Information • For the Adjust print pattern, the same patterns will be printed repeatedly on both sides and center of the media.
Page 152 Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to enter the number that you selected in Step 4. NOTE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the display returns to “Adj10: Fine PatternA”. 6.
Page 153: Connecting The Printer To Pc
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Before using Connecting the printer to PC This section explains how to connect the printer and a PC. 3.8.1 Preparing cables The printer is equipped with a network interface for connecting with a PC. You need a network interface cable to connect a PC with this printer. Prepare the cable depending on the PC that it will be connected to.
Page 154: Connecting A Network Interface Cable
Before using VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3.8.2 Connecting a network interface cable This section explains how to connect a network interface cable. Follow the procedure below to connect this printer to your PC. 1. Insert the connector of the network interface cable into the network interface connector located in the back of the printer.
Page 155: Handling The Printer
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer.
Page 156: Print Flow Chart
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Print flow chart The following flow chart illustrates the procedure to perform printing with the printer. Refer to each section as required. 1. Create print data. Create print data with application software. ↓ 2. Turn the power ON and set the media. 3.5 Loading media 4.2 Media ↓...
Page 157 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer NOTE • Do not open Front cover and Maintenance cover during printing. If the above covers are opened, printing will be interrupted. Printing restarts once Covers are closed. However, you are not guaranteed to have high print quality.
Page 158: Media
Select the appropriate media according to the intended use. NOTE • For details of the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • If failures or malfunctions of the printer occur by using the media other than the recommended media: •...
Page 159: Cautions On Handling Media
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.2.2 Cautions on handling media Note the following points when handling the media. NOTE • Use recommended media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows. Temperature Humidity 22 C to 30 C 40% to 60% Guaranteed range of printing accuracy...
Page 160: Printable Area
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.4 Printable area The printable area of this printer is as follows. a=5mm *1 b=5mm to 25mm c=5mm d=5mm to 25mm *1 The value of "a" will be 15 mm in the following cases: - Immediately after media initialization - When feeding the media by using the [Backward] key The value of "a"...
Page 161 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 1. Open Front cover. Name Front cover 2. Change the head height by moving Head height adjustment lever (orange). High High Name Head height adjustment lever • High lamp on Operation panel lights up in green. •...
Page 162: When Setting The Head Height To High
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Close Front cover. Name Front cover 4.2.5.2 When setting the head height to High NOTE • If Head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality is not guaranteed. • Do not open Front cover and change the head height during printing. If the head height is changed, the alignment will be changed and high print quality will not be guaranteed.
Page 163 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 2. Change the head height by moving Head height adjustment lever (orange). NOTE • Do not raise Head height adjustment lever higher than the following position. Doing so may damage the printer. High High High Name Head height adjustment lever...
Page 164: When Setting The Head Height To Low
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.5.3 When setting the head height to Low NOTE • Do not open Front cover and change the head height during printing. If the head height is changed, the alignment will be changed and high print quality will not be guaranteed.
Page 165 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 3. Close Front cover. Name Front cover 4.2 Media...
Page 166: Media Feed Compensation
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.6 Media feed compensation This section explains the Media feed compensation. The feeding length depends on the media type. The following or similar results may be seen in prints. • Printed images overlap. • White lines are printed over images.
Page 167 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 2. Performs Initial Adjust Print. a. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Feed Length: 250 mm” is displayed on Operation panel. The length of media that is fed (feeding length) for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. If you increase the feeding length, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves.
Page 168 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Sets up Initial Adjust Change. a. Press the [+] key or [–] key on Operation panel to select “PF2: Initial Change”. b. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “Init.: 250.0/250 mm” is displayed on Operation panel. c.
Page 169 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer d. After the confirmation adjustment printing, cut the media. 4.4.3 Cutting media 6. Measure the distance between the two pluses in the confirmation adjustment print using a ruler. Then, confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when printing. a.
Page 170 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL • In the pattern, look for a place that has least white lines or overlapping in images.The number printed below the adequate pattern is the micro change value. • After the micro adjustment printing is completed, “Micro Change: 0.00%” is displayed on Operation panel.
Page 171: How To Fix The Media Firmly
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.2.6.2 How to fix the media firmly 1. Load the roll media. 3.5.2 Setting Roll Media 2. Lower front or rear Media loading lever to the bottom. Name Media loading lever 3. Adjust the Media feed compensation value again. 4.2.6.1 Procedure for the media feed compensation value 4.2 Media...
Page 172: Installing Media Holder Plates
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.2.7 Installing Media holder plates Variations in quality and use conditions can cause the edges of the media to curl, resulting in damage to the media by the print head surface. To prevent this, use Media holder plates to reduce the amount of curling in the media. Follow the procedure below to install Media holder plates.
Page 173 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 3. Load the roll media. 3.5.2 Setting Roll Media 4. Set Media holder plates by sliding them from both sides of Platen. NOTE • Do not use Media holder plates for the media whose thickness is 400 µm (0.4mm) or thicker. The media holder plate may interfere with Print head.
Page 174 • Stop using the printer. • Using the printer with deformed Media plates may damage Grid roller or Print heads. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. NOTE • If there is interference with the media as it is fed through the printer after Media holder plates have been installed, Media holder plates should not be used.
Page 175: Menu Setups On Operation Panel
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer Menu setups on Operation panel 4.3.1 Menu setup procedure Follow the procedure below to configure each setup menu. 1. Confirm that Operation panel is Normal. 2. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • “Menu1: Setup>”...
Page 176 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. The setting in the blinking part on LCD monitor of Operation panel can be changed. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to change the setting. 5. To save the changed setting, press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 177: Panel Setup Menu Overview
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.3.2 Panel setup menu overview This section explains the outline of each menu. There are the following items in the Panel setup menu. Setup item Description Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. Test Print menu Performs nozzle check of Print head and setup list.
Page 178: Operating From Operation Panel
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Operating from Operation panel This section explains various functions that can be operated from Operation panel. 2.2.3 Operation panel For names and functions of each key, refer to 4.4.1 Feeding media You can feed the roll media at a position that you want. Follow the procedure below to feed media.
Page 179: Stopping Printing Operation
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.2 Stopping printing operation If you want to stop printing for some reason, operate as follows. 1. Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer. 2. Press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel for more than 2 seconds. •...
Page 180: Cutting Media
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.3 Cutting media This section explains how to cut media. If Media ejection mode is set to Auto Cut, the printer cuts the media automatically after printing. 5.1.6 Output Mode menu If you press the [Cutting] key on Operation panel more than two seconds while Operation panel is Normal, you can cut the media at the desired position.
Page 181: Cutting Media Manually
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.4 Cutting media manually This section explains how to cut the roll media manually. CAUTION • Right after printing, Media guide becomes very hot. Allow Media guide to cool down before the next operation. Follow the procedure below to cut the roll media.
Page 182 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Place a razor blade on Media cut groove on Media guide, and cut the roll media. CAUTION • Pay attention to the following points when cutting roll media. Mishandling Razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand. •...
Page 183: Changing And Confirming Settings While Printing
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu. 4.4.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu. 1.
Page 184: Settings That Can Be Changed Or Confirmed While Printing
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing NOTE • When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select “Backup” to save the setting that you changed. If the printer returns to Normal without “Backup” being selected, the changed setting is not saved. •...
Page 185: Pausing Printing
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.6 Pausing printing It is possible to pause to print during printing. Follow the procedure below to pause or restart printing. NOTE • If the printing is paused, the print quality will not be guaranteed. 1.
Page 186: Starting Printing During Warming Up
Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.7 Starting printing during warming up You can start printing while the printer is warming up, even though the heater temperature has not reached the set temperature. NOTE • Even when you start printing during warming up, warming up continues until the temperature reaches the set temperature.
Page 187: Normal Display While Printing
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 4.4.8 Normal Display while Printing The remaining length and remaining time to complete the currently printing data can be displayed by an easy operation. NOTE • The values displayed in this function are just standard values, not guarantee the accuracy. •...
Page 188 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press [-] key on the operation panel to display [Remain Time]. • The remaining length of data currently printing will be displayed. 4. Press [-] key on the operation panel to display [Roll Remain]. •...
Page 189: Using Spectrophotometer
The optional spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) can be attached to print and measure the color target. Performing color calibration or profiling of the printer by using RIP software compatible with SPECTROVUE VM-10 enables printing with more accurate colors. For Software server RIP (option), contact MUTOH local dealer. Follow the procedure below. CAUTION •...
Page 190 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 1. Connect the printer and computer. 3.8 Connecting the printer to PC 2. Turn the printer ON. 3. Set the media. 3.5 Loading media 4. Set the user type setting. 3.5.3 Setting the User Type Setting •...
Page 191 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 7. Open Maintenance cover on the left of the printer. • “Remove connector cap and attach instrument. [ENTER]” is displayed on Operation panel. Name Maintenance cover NOTE • When a certain time has passed without opening Maintenance cover, Print head returns toward the right side of the printer for protection.
Page 192 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 9. Press the release buttons on both sides of spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10), install it to the connector of Print head. Name Spectrophotometer Release buttons Print head section Connector NOTE • Make sure that Spectrophotometer is NOT installed at an angle, and that there is no gap between the connector and Spectrophotometer.
Page 193 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 11. Remove the white reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the white side faces up, and install it back to the original place. Name White reference plate Plate installation place NOTE •...
Page 194 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 13. When “Start measurement [ENTER]” is displayed on Operation panel, press the [Enter] key. • Spectrophotometer starts measuring the color target. • “Measuring...” is displayed on Operation panel. • After measuring is complete, “Detaching instrument [ENTER]” is displayed on Operation panel. NOTE •...
Page 195 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 15. Open Maintenance cover on the left of the printer. • Detach instrument and set connector cap. [ENTER] is displayed on Operation panel. Name Maintenance cover 16. While pressing the release buttons on both sides of Spectrophotometer, pull it forward to remove it from Print head.
Page 196 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 17. Firmly pinch the tabs on both sides of Connector cap with your fingers, and install it to the connector of Print head. Name Connector cap Tabs Print head section Connector 18. Press the [Enter] key. •...
Page 197 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Handling the printer 19. Remove the white reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the black side faces up, and install it back to the original place. Name White reference plate Plate installation place NOTE •...
Page 198 Handling the printer VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4.5 Using Spectrophotometer...
Page 199: Panel Setup Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Panel setup menu The section explains the Setup menu of the printer. Setup item Description Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. 5.1 Setup menu Test Print menu Performs nozzle check of Print head and setup list. 5.2 Test Print Menu Cleaning menu Performs head cleaning.
Page 200: Setup Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. Setup item Description User Type Sets the user type setting for printing. •[Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.1 User Type menu Spitting Sets up the spitting operation while printing. •[Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu.
Page 201 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Description Slant Check Sets up slanting detection during media loading. •[Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.14 Slant Check menu Auto Cleaning Sets up the time for auto cleaning during standby, before printing, and during printing. •[Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu.
Page 202: User Type Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Description Heater Control You can set the heater operations based on your usage environment. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.29 Heater Control menu Plug Life You can check or initialize the service life of the High-capacity ink pack adapter's connector rubber.
Page 203: User Type Advanced Setup Menu
• End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc. The problems caused by the use of the media other than recommended one will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For details, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 5.1 Setup menu...
Page 204 Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Setting Description Type 1 to 30 Print Mode Sets up the print mode according to the usage of print data or print speed. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.1.1.1 Print Mode menu Adjust Print Sets up when adjusting the printer for the optimum quality of image print.
Page 205: Print Mode Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.1.1.1 Print Mode menu Settings for print quality (print mode) are set according to the usage of print data or print speed. NOTE After setting the Print mode, the display changes to Effect menu. Effect menu Setup item Setting...
Page 206 Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Details of print mode The set values of print quality that are registered in each print mode are as follows. NOTE • In the chart below, the print speed becomes faster as the condition is closer to the following cases. •...
Page 207 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Effect menu Sets up the Effect menu. Set up this menu when you want to improve print quality by adjusting the set print mode. NOTE • The print quality may not be improved depending on the printing condition. •...
Page 208: Adjust Print Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Print Mode Initial effect value Graphics 3 to 4 Fine&Fog Banner 1 to 2 Banner 3 to 4 None 5.1.1.1.2 Adjust Print menu Sets up when adjusting the printer for the optimum quality of image print. NOTE •...
Page 209 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Standard Adjust Print menu Adjusts only the print mode in the user type setting which is currently set. Setup item Setting Description Adj. Print1: Standard Confirm ptn. Print the test pattern for the alignment. Check before adjusting.
Page 210: Media Feed Compensation
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.1.1.3 Media feed compensation Sets up various settings on the media feed compensation. Setup item Setting Description Initial Print Performs Initial Adjust Print. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. (1) Initial Print menu Initial Change Sets up Initial Adjust Change.
Page 211 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu (2) Initial Change menu Sets up Initial Adjust Change. Setup item Setting Description Init. The setting value of Sets up Initial Adjust Change. “FeedLength” in the initial Example: When the value of “FeedLength” in the initial adjustment printing ±50.0mm adjustment printing is set to 250mm, the adjustment range of this menu is 200mm to 300mm.
Page 212 Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL (5) Micro Change menu Sets up Micro Adjustment Change. Setup item Setting Description Micro Change -5.00% to <0.00%> to 5.00% Sets up Micro Adjustment Change. — • [Enter] key: saves the setting and displays the Micro Adjust Value Print Check menu if the setting has been changed.
Page 213: Pre-Heater Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.1.1.4 Pre-heater menu Sets the temperature of Pre-heater. Set to curb a rapid temperature change at the printing portion by pre-heating the media before printing. NOTE • The set temperature of Pre-heater differs depending on the media. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 214: Platen Heater Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.1.1.5 Platen Heater menu Sets the temperature of Platen heater. Set to improve print quality by allowing the ink to settle by heat. NOTE • The set temperature of Platen heater differs depending on the media. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 215: Dryer Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.1.1.6 Dryer menu Sets the temperature of Dryer. Set to dry the print side after printing. NOTE • The set temperature of Dryer differs depending on the media. Setup item Setting Description Dryer Off / <30ºC> to 50ºC Sets the temperature of Dryer.
Page 216: Vacuum Fan Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.1.1.7 Vacuum Fan menu Sets up vacuum fan operation. Setup item Setting Description Vacuum Fan Set this if there is a possibility of paper jamming from media feed failure when the setting is Middle. Middle Set this if there is a possibility of paper jamming from media feed failure when the setting is High.
Page 217: User Copy Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.1.1.9 User Copy menu Collectively copies the setting values of the user type currently selected to a different user type. The following setting values are copied. • Print mode • Effect • Adjustment value for the adjustment print •...
Page 218: Spitting Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.2 Spitting menu Sets up the spitting operation while printing. NOTE • When Spitting is set to “Off”, Nozzles will become easily clogged because spitting is not performed. In such a case, print quality cannot be guaranteed. •...
Page 219: Spitting Pass Count Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Spitting <On> Perform the spitting operation on Spitting box located on the origin side for every shuttle. • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.2.1 Spitting Pass Count menu On Media Perform the spitting operation on the page margins.
Page 220 Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Example of spitting operation Spitting setting Return Count setting Operation 1 time Perform the spitting operation on Spitting box every time Print head returns to the origin position. Spitting operation is not performed over the media. 5 times Performs the spitting operation on Spitting box on the origin side every five times Print head returns to the origin position.
Page 221: Side Margin Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.3 Side Margin menu Set up the right and left margins (side margins) while printing. NOTE • When the Spitting menu is set to “On Media”, the maximum printable media width becomes 16mm shorter. Therefore, the side margins become the value that you have set in Side Margin menu +8mm.
Page 222: Media Set Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.4 Media Set menu Sets whether to detect the media width and edge while initializing the media. NOTE • When Media Detection menu is set to “Off”, set the media width of the current media in Media Width menu.
Page 223: Media Width Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.5 Media Width menu Specifies the media width between the loading mark and the left end of the media if media detection is not performed during media initialization. (1) Media Width menu Displays the detected media width if media detection is performed during media initialization. (2) Media Width display menu For media detection settings, refer to the following.
Page 224 Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL (1) Media Width menu NOTE • Setting a larger value than the media width set in the Media Width menu may cause ink to leak on the media or printer. Setup item Setting Description MediaWidth 210mm to <1000mm>...
Page 225: Output Mode Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.6 Output Mode menu Sets the media ejection method after printing. NOTE • When the take-up unit is not installed, do not set Output mode to “Take-up”. By doing so, the product will be unable to function properly. •...
Page 226: Page Gap Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.6.2 Page Gap menu If you set the media ejection mode to "Take-up", the menu shifts to the Margin between Pages menuPage Gap menu. In the Margin between PagesPage Gap menu, you can change the margins between the print results. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 227: Cut Pressure Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Method of Cut SingleCut - 2 steps Cuts at a shorter process than SingleCut-3 steps method. Suitable for media with a narrow width. <SingleCut - 3 steps> Normal cutting method DoubleCut - 2 steps Set when the media is not cut with SingleCut-2 steps method.
Page 228: Origin Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.8 Origin menu Sets the beginning of printing (origin) of the print data. Set the menu when reprinting on the margin with changing the printing data position to the printed media. NOTE • When Output Mode menu is set to "Take-up", the set value X (media feeding distance) becomes 0 mm to 15000 mm.
Page 229 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description Origin • X (media feeding distance): Change Print head position and media feeding distance with the following -15000 mm to 15000 mm keys. • Y (print head transferring • [+] key: increases the setting value. distance): •...
Page 230: Prev. Stick Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.9 Prev. Stick menu Sets up to prevent media from sticking when printing starts. NOTE • When the Output Mode menu is set to “Take-up”, the setting for the Prev. Stick menu is disabled. 5.1.6 Output Mode menu Setup item Setting...
Page 231: Head Travel Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.11 Head Travel menu Sets up the range that Print head moves while printing. Setup item Setting Description CR Movement Data Print head moves the range of the print data width. The printing speed will be improved since the moving range of Print head is optimized.
Page 232: Layer Multi Strike Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.12.1 Layer Multi Strike menu You can set the number of multi strikes for each layer when performing layer printing. NOTE • When setting W 7Color, “3: Mt” is not displayed. • Layer printing depends on the function of the RIP software supported. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 233: Color Layer Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.12.1.1 Color Layer menu Shifts to the Multi strike settings for Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), Black (K), Light Cyan (Lc), and Light Magenta (Lm). Setup item Setting Description Color 1 to 9 times Sets up the number of Multi strike.
Page 234: Strike Wait Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.13 Strike Wait menu Sets up the waiting time while overwrite printing. NOTE • When using the media with a narrow width, the media cannot be warmed up adequately, therefore the print quality may not be preserved. In such a case, set up the Strike Wait time while overwrite printing to warm up the media adequately before printing.
Page 235: Auto Cleaning Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.15 Auto Cleaning menu Configure the settings for the auto cleaning operation. • The cleaning mode reflects the settings in Operation panel. 6.4.3 Head cleaning Setup item Setting Description Auto Cleaning WaitingTime Set the value for auto-cleaning in standby mode. 5.1.15.1 Idle Auto Cleaning Printing time Set the value for auto cleaning during printing.
Page 236: Printing Mode Auto Cleaning
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.15.2 Printing Mode Auto Cleaning Set the auto cleaning interval during printing. Setup item Setting Description PrintingTime <Off> to 5 mins to 180 mins Selects the time for auto cleaning while printing. • Off: Auto cleaning is not performed. •...
Page 237: Ink Status Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.16 Ink Status menu Displays various information of IC chips. NOTE • To display various information of IC chips, use genuine ink and S/C cards. If Ink cartridges other than genuine Ink cartridges are used, ink status will not be displayed correctly.
Page 238: Roll Length Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.17 Roll Length menu Sets up the roll media length. Setup item Setting Description Roll media <Off> Roll Length is not used. • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu. 5.1 Setup menu Roll1 Sets up the roll media length.
Page 239: Print Stop Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.17.2 Print Stop menu You can set whether or not to display “Roll Remain Error” and pause printing when the length of the roll media that is counted inside the printer becomes 0. NOTE •...
Page 240: Exhaust Fan Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.18 Exhaust Fan menu Sets up Exhaust fan operation. Ventilates the inside of the printer to stabilize the parts performance. It also decreases the contamination by ink mist inside the printer. We recommend that you use Exhaust fan, especially when printing for a long time.
Page 241: Longstore Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.19 Longstore menu Wash Print head with the cleaning fluid. NOTE • Be sure to use the dedicated cleaning fluid. • Product number: VJ-MSINK3-CL220, VJ-MSINK3-CL1000 Setup item Setting Description Longstore Start Wash Print head with the cleaning fluid. •...
Page 242: Cr Maintenance Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.20 CR Maintenance menu Performs maintenance. Used in the following cases. • Cleaning Cleaning wiper 6.4.4 Cleaning Cleaning wiper • Cleaning circumference of Print head 6.4.5 Cleaning the circumference of Print head • Replacing Cutter 6.3.4 Replacing Cutter Setup item Setting...
Page 243: Life Times Menu
CR Motor • The part should be changed when all of the asterisks have disappeared and “Change” is displayed. PF Motor Contact your local MUTOH dealer to ask for replacing parts. — • [Cancel] key: shifts to the previous menu.
Page 244: Subnet Mask Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.24 Subnet Mask menu Sets the subnet mask of the printer. NOTE • Be sure to set the subnet mask after consulting the network administrator. Setup item Setting Description Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 to Change the subnet mask by operating the following keys. <255.255.255.0>...
Page 245: Header Dump Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.26 Header Dump menu This function is to specify whether to print the following information (dump data) of print data. • Data Header • Number of Dot in Data (Printed only when the header dump setting is “On”.) •...
Page 246: White Maintenance Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.27 White maintenance menu Sets up white ink’s maintenance operation. White ink tends to settle or coagulate inside the print head or ink tubes.Therefore, the printer regularly discharges a small amount of white ink to maintain the performance, even in standby status. If you do not usually use white ink for regular printing, set to “Little”...
Page 247: Start Feed Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.1.28 Start Feed Menu If you set the start feed beforehand, you can change the margins between the print results. Setup Item Description Setup Item Start Feed -10 mm to <0 mm> to • When the value is bigger than 0: the margins are bigger than 500 mm when it is set to “0”.
Page 248: Plug Life Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.1.30 Plug Life menu You can check or initialize the service life of the High-capacity ink pack adapter's connector rubber. Setup Item Description Setup Item Plug Life Confirm You can check the service life of the High-capacity ink pack adapter's connector rubber.
Page 249: Test Print Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Test Print Menu Performs nozzle check of Print head and setup list. Refer to the following for the operation procedure of test print. 3.6 Test print Setup Item Description Nozzle Check Perform the nozzle check printing. It is used to check whether there are any clogged heads, or missing/blurred prints.
Page 250: Cleaning Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Cleaning menu Performs head cleaning. Head cleaning can be operated when the printer is Normal. Refer to the following for operation procedures. 6.4.3 Head cleaning NOTE • If the head height is set to High, "Change Head Gap Low" is displayed on Operation panel. Set the head height to Low.
Page 251: Menu Option Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Menu Option menu Sets up the contents of the Setup menu. You can make setup items that you do not normally use invisible. Switch the setting On (displayed) to Off (undisplayed) using the [<] key or [>] key on Operation panel. When the setting is On, “*”...
Page 252 Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup item Setting Description Slant Check Sets up whether to display the Slant Check menu. <On> Auto Cleaning Sets up whether to display the Auto Cleaning menu. <On> Ink Status Sets up whether to display the Ink Status menu. <On>...
Page 253 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description ALL Off No items in the Setup menu are displayed. • Pressing the [Enter] key deletes “*” for all items in the Menu Option menu. • Even if you select “ALL Off”, you can display the items temporarily by selecting “Temporary”...
Page 254: Version Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Version menu Displays the versions of the firmware. Setup item Setting Description Ver. M/C *.**(Main side)/ Displays the versions of the firmware of the main side (M) and *.**(Controller side) controller side (C). — •...
Page 255: Sleep Mode Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. When you activate sleep mode, the printer operates as follows. • Exhaust fan stops. • Vacuum fan stops. • All Heaters stop. • All Lamps turn off except for Power lamp. •...
Page 256: Timer Setting Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.6.1 Timer Setting menu You can set the intervals for automatic head cleaning during sleep mode as well as the time until the printer goes into sleep mode automatically from the standby status. NOTE •...
Page 257: Cleaning Timer Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.6.1.1 Cleaning Timer menu Set the head cleaning interval of this printer for Sleep Mode. When more than the set time has passed, Print head is cleaned automatically. NOTE • During Sleep Mode, even if the set amount of time has passed, print-head cleaning is not performed under the following circumstances.
Page 258: Auto Sleep Timer Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5.6.1.2 Auto Sleep Timer menu Set the interval for entering sleep mode automatically from standby condition. Setup item Setting Description Auto Sleep Timer When the preset time of the auto sleep timer has elapsed , the printer goes into sleep mode.
Page 259: Sleep Mode Start Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.6.2 Sleep Mode Start menu Activate Sleep Mode During Sleep Mode, “Restart -> Enter” is displayed on Operation panel. During Sleep Mode, pressing [Enter] key will return the printer to Normal. NOTE • If the printer is under one of the following conditions while shifting to the Sleep Mode, “Don’t Start Sleep Mode”...
Page 260: Display Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Display menu Sets the language and unit displayed on LCD monitor of Operation panel. Setup item Setting Description Display Language Sets the language used in the menu items displayed on LCD monitor of Operation panel. 5.7.1 Language menu Temperature Sets the unit of temperature display.
Page 261: Temperature Menu
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Panel setup menu 5.7.2 Temperature menu Sets the unit of temperature display. Setup item Setting Description Temperature <Celsius [ºC]> Displays the temperature in Celsius [ºC]. Fahrenheit [ºF] Displays the temperature in Fahrenheit [ºF]. — • [Enter] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu.
Page 262: Job Status Menu
Panel setup menu VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Job Status Menu Various information of previous print will be displayed. The length of printed data and if the print is completed will be displayed. When the print is canceled, the information how much the print is completed will be displayed. Setup item Setting Description...
Page 263: Maintenance
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Maintenance This chapter describes daily maintenance of the printer.
Page 264: Shaking Ink Cartridges
Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Shaking ink cartridges When using metallic ink or white ink, to maintain the color stability, you need to shake the ink cartridge periodically. Also, when the following message is displayed on Operation panel, shake the ink cartridge in the corresponding ink slot.
Page 265 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Follow the procedure below to shake ink cartridges. 1. Check that the printer is turned ON. 2. Wear the supplied gloves and remove ink cartridges from Ink cartridge slots. Name Ink cartridges 3. Using the paper towel provided with the printer to wipe off the ink attached to the printer plug of Ink cartridge.
Page 266 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. While holding the printer plug with a paper towel, shake the ink cartridge horizontally 10 times. Name Ink cartridge Paper towel 5. Re-insert the ink cartridges into Ink cartridge slots. Name Ink cartridge Ink cartridge slot NOTE Make sure you insert the ink cartridges into the original slots.
Page 267: Before Using Sleep Mode For A Long Time
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Before using sleep mode for a long time • Make sure that there is enough ink in ink cartridges. 5.1.16 Ink Status menu • Throw away the waste fluid inside Waste fluid bottle. 6.5 Disposal of waste fluids CAUTION •...
Page 268: Replacing Consumable Components
Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Replacing consumable components This section describes when and how to replace Ink cartridges (or ink packs), roll media and Flushing- box sponges. 6.3.1 Replacing Ink cartridges This section describes when to replace Ink cartridges. (1) Replacement time a.
Page 269 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance NOTE • When a message appears to replace ink cartridge, [*******] in the message indicates either the low ink level or the slot number(s) of the ink cartridge(s) whose ink level has became low using letter(s) as follows: •...
Page 270 NOTE • To use 1000ml Ink packs, High-capacity ink pack adapter (option) is required. For details on High-capacity ink pack adapter, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Use genuine Ink cartridges for replacement. This printer is designed to use genuine Ink cartridges and Ink packs.
Page 271 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance NOTE • Do not use the Ink cartridge(s) you have inserted into Ink cartridge slot(s) for other printers. The Ink cartridge(s) will not be used again. • Do not shake Ink cartridges or Ink packs strongly. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
Page 272 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL b. For 440ml Ink cartridges Name Ink cartridge Ink cartridge slots 3. Take out the new Ink cartridge from the bag. NOTE • Open the bag just before attaching Ink cartridge to Ink cartridge slot. Leaving Ink cartridge with the bag open for a long time may result in abnormal printing. 4.
Page 273 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance (2) Replacing 1,000 ml ink packs 1. Confirm that the printer is turned ON. NOTE • Do not replace 1,000 ml ink packs when the printer is turned OFF. The remaining ink may not be detected correctly, causing abnormal printing. 2.
Page 274 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Take out the new Ink pack from the bag. NOTE • Open the bag just before attaching Ink pack to High-capacity ink pack adapter. Leaving Ink pack with the bag open for a long time may result in abnormal printing. 4.
Page 275: Replacing Roll Media
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6.3.2 Replacing Roll Media This section describes when and how to replace the roll media. (1) Replacement time Replace the roll media when the following situation occurs. a. When the roll media loaded in the printer runs out •...
Page 276 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 2. Raise front or rear Media loading lever. Name Media loading lever 3. Turn Flanges of Roll media holder and take up the roll media. Name Roll media holder Roll media 6.3 Replacing consumable components...
Page 277 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 4. Loosen Fixing lever of Right roll media holder and remove the roll media from Roll media holder. Name Roll media holder (Right) Fixing lever Roll media 5. Take the same procedure as in Step 4, remove the roll media from Roll media holder (left). Name Roll media holder (Left) Fixing lever...
Page 278 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6. To load another roll media, refer to the following. 3.5 Loading media For loading the roll media, refer to 4.2.3 Precaution on storing media For storing the roll media not in use, refer to • The procedure for replacing the roll media is complete.
Page 279: Replacing Flushing Box Sponges
Replace Flushing-box sponges in the following situations. • When ink clumps have accumulated on Flushing-box sponges beyond Flushing-box frame When to replace Name Ink clump Flushing-box frame (2) Type For types and details of the flushing-box sponge, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 6.3 Replacing consumable components...
Page 280 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL (3) Replacing steps Follow the steps below to replace Flushing-box sponges. 1. Check the followings while the printer is turned ON. • Printing or other operations are not in progress. • Operation panel display is Normal. 2.
Page 281 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance c. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Set 20: CR Maintenance”. d. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on Operation panel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.1.20 CR Maintenance menu 3.
Page 282 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Open Front cover. Name Front cover • Replace Flushing-box sponge in a short time. Leaving Print head at the replacement position may result in clogging of Print head. 5. Open the maintenance cover on the right of the printer. Name Maintenance cover 6.3 Replacing consumable components...
Page 283 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6. Remove the flushing box sponges with the supplied tweezers. Name Flushing-box sponges CAUTION • Do not spill waste fluid when replacing Flushing-box sponges. If waste fluid comes into contact with Grid roller, it may damage its surface and affect media feeding.
Page 284 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 8. Close the right maintenance cover. • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover 9. Close Front cover. Name Front cover 6.3 Replacing consumable components...
Page 285 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Print head returns to its original position. • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on Operation panel. 11. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • The printer enters Normal. •...
Page 286: Replacing Cutter
Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6.3.4 Replacing Cutter This section describes when and how to replace Cutter. (1) Replacement time Replace Cutter when the following situation occurs. a. When the media is not cut smoothly b. When the cut surface is feathered, etc (2) Type Our genuine Cutter that is compatible with the printer is as follows.
Page 287 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance b. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “Set1: User Type” is displayed on Operation panel. c. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Set 20: CR Maintenance”. d. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 288 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Maintenance starts. • Print head moves to the left of the printer (cutter replacement position). • “CR Mainte.: End” is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Open Maintenance cover on the left of the printer. Name Maintenance cover NOTE...
Page 289 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 5. Press the tab of Cutter lightly, turn Cutter holder in the direction as illustrated below. NOTE • Do not press the tab of Cutter strongly or suddenly let go of it. There is a spring in Cutter holder and it may fly out. •...
Page 290 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6. Remove Cutter. CAUTION • Do not touch the blade edge. It may cause an injury. • Do not touch the cutter blade edge with a hard substance or drop Cutter. Cutter blade may be damaged or chipped. NOTE •...
Page 291 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 7. Install a new Cutter as illustrated. NOTE • Make sure that the spring in Cutter holder does not fly out while installing. Name Razor blade 6.3 Replacing consumable components...
Page 292 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 8. Press the tab of Cutter lightly, return Cutter holder to its initial position. NOTE • Do not press the tab of Cutter strongly or suddenly let go of it. There is a spring in Cutter holder and it may fly out. •...
Page 293 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Print head returns to its original position. • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on Operation panel. 11. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • The printer enters Normal. •...
Page 294: Replacing The Connector Rubber Of The High-Capacity Ink Pack Adapter
Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6.3.5 Replacing the connector rubber of the High-capacity ink pack adapter Once you have removed and inserted the High-capacity ink pack adapter for a certain times, the connector rubber needs to be replaced. When replacement is needed, “[*] Change Plug” (* indicates the slot number for replacement) is displayed on Operation panel.
Page 295: Cleaning The Printer
It could lead to an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn OFF the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. CAUTION • Unplug the power cable with the power off, before cleaning the outer case and inside of the printer.
Page 296: Cleaning The Outer Case
Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6.4.1 Cleaning the outer case CAUTION • Unplug the power cable with the power off, before cleaning the outer case of the printer. This section describes how to clean the outer case. Wipe out dust and dirt attached to the outer case by using a soft cloth. 6.4 Cleaning the printer...
Page 297: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6.4.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer CAUTION • Unplug the power cable with the power off before cleaning the inside of the printer. This section describes how to clean the inside of the printer. Follow the procedure below. 1.
Page 298 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 2. Remove paper powder and dust attached to Pressurizing rollers using a soft brush. NOTE • Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster. It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer. Name Pressurizing rollers 3.
Page 299 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 4. Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted (silver color) area in the center of Grid roller. Name Grid roller 6.4 Cleaning the printer...
Page 300: Head Cleaning
Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6.4.3 Head cleaning If the printed data is unexpectedly faint or dots are missing, clean the Print head and Nozzles by performing Head cleaning. Follow the procedure below to perform Head cleaning. CAUTION • Turn on the printer and then perform Head cleaning. NOTE •...
Page 301 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 3. Press the [>] key on Operation panel to select the Cleaning mode. • Press [>] key to select the Cleaning mode. • The LED lights on Operation panel show the currently selected Cleaning mode. • The following figures explain the LED lights for each Cleaning mode.
Page 302 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press the [Cleaning] key on Operation panel for more than two seconds. • Head cleaning starts. • “Cleaning **%” is displayed on Operation panel. • After Head cleaning is complete, Operation panel shifts to Normal. NOTE •...
Page 303: Cleaning Cleaning Wiper
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6.4.4 Cleaning Cleaning wiper This section describes how to clean Cleaning wiper. (1) Time for cleaning Once a week, or when blurs or lacking parts appear on printed media after Head cleaning. (2) Cleaning procedures Follow the procedure below to clean Cleaning wiper. CAUTION •...
Page 304 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL b. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • “Set1: User Type” is displayed on Operation panel. c. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select “Set 20: CR Maintenance”. d. d.Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 305 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Maintenance starts. • Print head moves to the left. • Cleaning wiper rises. • “CR Mainte.: End” is displayed on Operation panel. 4. Open Maintenance cover on the right of the printer. Name Maintenance cover CAUTION...
Page 306 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 5. Use Cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on Cleaning wiper. a. Front side of Cleaning wiper: Remove the ink and dust in the horizontal direction. Name Cleaning wiper Cleaning stick Head cap unit b.
Page 307 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6. Close the right maintenance cover. • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Cleaning wiper returns to the original position. • Print head returns to its original position. •...
Page 308 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 8. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • The printer enters Normal. • Cleaning Cleaning wiper is complete. 6.4 Cleaning the printer...
Page 309: Cleaning The Circumference Of Print Head
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6.4.5 Cleaning the circumference of Print head This section describes how to clean the circumference of Print head. (1) Time for cleaning When foreign substances such as dust or ink clump that can cause missing dots or ink leakage is attached around Print head (2) Cleaning procedures Follow the procedure below to clean the circumference of Print head.
Page 310 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 2. Display the CR Maintenance menu on Operation panel. a. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • “Menu1: Setup>” is displayed on Operation panel. • Operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display. b. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 311 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance d. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on Operation panel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.1.20 CR Maintenance menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. •...
Page 312 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Open Maintenance cover on the left of the printer. Name Maintenance cover 5. Move Print head by hand until you can see the circumference of Print head. Name Print head section Circumference of Print head CAUTION •...
Page 313 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 6. Use a penlight, etc to check if any foreign substance such as dust or ink clump is attached to the following places. • Circumference of Print head (silver colored metal assembly) • Head guide (black plastic) Name Circumference of Print head (silver colored metal assembly)
Page 314 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7. When some foreign substance such as dust or ink clump is attached, use Cleaning stick to remove it. Name Cleaning stick Nozzles (Never touch Nozzles.) CAUTION • When cleaning around Print head, • Never touch Print head nozzles. Doing so may damage Print head.
Page 315 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance 8. Close Maintenance cover on the left. • Close Cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover 9. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Print head returns to its original position. • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on Operation panel. 6.4 Cleaning the printer...
Page 316 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 10. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • The printer enters Normal. • Cleaning the circumference of Print head is complete. 6.4 Cleaning the printer...
Page 317: Disposal Of Waste Fluids
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Disposal of waste fluids The timing and method for the disposal of waste fluid are described below. (1) Disposal timing Dispose of waste fluids in the following cases: a. When Waste fluid tank is more than half full. b.
Page 318 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. After pouring the waste fluid to the empty container, close the waste fluid valve securely. Name Waste fluid valve 5. Wipe the opening of Waste fluid valve with a cloth, etc. 6. Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product. •...
Page 319: Moving Or Transporting The Printer
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Maintenance Moving or transporting the printer This section describes how to move or transport the printer. 6.6.1 Moving the printer This section describes how to move the printer. CAUTION • When moving the printer, make sure to maintain a horizontal position. •...
Page 320 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6. Move the printer. NOTE • The casters supplied with the dedicated Stand are manufactured for little movement in flat indoor areas, not for transporting equipment. Name Adjusters Stands 6.6 Moving or transporting the printer...
Page 321: Transporting The Printer
When transporting the printer, make sure to pack it in the same condition as purchased, using protective and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks. NOTE • When transporting the printer, consult the MUTOH product dealer at your point of purchase. 6.6 Moving or transporting the printer...
Page 322 Maintenance VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 6.6 Moving or transporting the printer...
Page 323: Troubleshooting
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles and countermeasures of this product. If the error not included in any items of this section occurs, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
Page 324: Malfunctions And Failures
Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Malfunctions and failures This section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causes and countermeasures. 7.1.1 Problems in installation and introduction (1) Cannot perform the initial ink charge Possible cause Remedy Reference Is Front cover open or Media loading lever Close Front cover, or lower Media loading 3.5 Loading raised?
Page 325: Cannot Print At All
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 7.1.2 Cannot print at all (1) Does not work at all after power activation Possible cause Remedy Reference Is Power cord set connected to the plug? Connect Power cord set. 3.1 Power cord set connection Does the AC power supply provide the Connect the cable to another outlet.
Page 326 Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL (3) When data is sent from the computer, an error occurs at the printer and nothing is printed Possible cause Remedy Reference Is the type of printer selected correctly at the Check that the printer type settings on the computer? computer side and printer side are the same.
Page 327: Media-Related Troubleshooting
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 7.1.3 Media-related troubleshooting (1) The media slips or is torn during initialization NOTE • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to 7.3 The media is jammed Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media.
Page 328 Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL (2) The media is crumpled during initialization NOTE • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to 7.3 The media is jammed Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media. 4.2.1 Media type Is the loading position of the media correct?
Page 329 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting (4) Media jams frequently occur NOTE • If media other than the recommended one is used, correct media feeding cannot be assured. Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media. 4.2.1 Media type Is the media used in an environment other...
Page 330: Printing-Related Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting (1) Printing is partially stained or incomplete NOTE • Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than the recommended one. Possible cause Remedy Reference Does the media include moisture? Replace it with the new media.
Page 331 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting (4) White or black lines appear on printed media Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media. 4.2.1 Media type Is the roll media loaded correctly? Load the roll media correctly. 3.5.1 Loading roll media Are Nozzles in good condition?
Page 332: Error Messages
Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Error messages This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errors occur, and solutions to the messages. 7.2.1 Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation. When the printer is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed on Operation panel as below. Display Description Reference...
Page 333 (** represents the set User type.) Setting Life Times The operational life of Print head has almost Contact your local [Head] expired. MUTOH dealer. (Continues operation) Life Times The operational life of the pump motor is Contact your local [Pump] almost expired.
Page 334: Message Type Error Display And Remedies
Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • “[*******]” in the error message indicates the target ink cartridge slot. • [*] in the roll near end display indicates the remaining length of the roll paper. 7.2.2 Message type error display and remedies This section describes message type errors and remedies.
Page 335 6.3.1 wrong Ink cartridge slot. cartridge slot. Replacing Ink cartridges [*] S/C Ink Err This type of ink cannot be Contact your local MUTOH 6.3.1 used for this printer. dealer. Replacing Ink cartridges [*] S/C CodeErr An improper Ink cartridge is Contact your local MUTOH —...
Page 336 • Start printing and measuring the color target again. • If you still have trouble, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Measurement Error Colorimeter has been Remove Colorimeter. 4.5 Using (Illegal Operation)
Page 337 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting NOTE • [********] and [*]of the error display indicates the slot number that is subject to warning. 7.2 Error messages...
Page 338: 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 continues to be displayed, contact the your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to tell us the code no. of the error message when you contact us.
Page 339: The Media Is Jammed
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting The media is jammed When the set media is jammed, follow the procedure below to remove it. 1. Turn OFF the power of the printer. 3.2.2 Turning the power OFF 2. Open Front cover. Name Front cover 3.
Page 340 Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 4. Raise Media loading lever. Name Media loading lever 5. Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade. Name Razor blade Roll media 7.3 The media is jammed...
Page 341 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 6. Turn Flanges of Roll media holder and take up the roll media. Name Flanges Roll media 7. If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer, remove them. 7.3 The media is jammed...
Page 342 Troubleshooting VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 7.3 The media is jammed...
Page 343: Appendix
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Appendix This chapter describes specifications and included components with this printer.
Page 344: Product Specifications
Appendix VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Product specifications 8.1.1 Printer specifications Items Specification Model name VJ-1628X Printing method On-demand piezo drive system Drive system Firmware servo/DC motor drive Media feed system Multipoint pressurizing grid roller system Media fixing system Pressurization roller down system by manual lever Media feed/ejection Rear feed/Front ejection Roll media outer diameter...
Page 345 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Items Specification Model name VJ-1628X Environmental Operating condition Temperature: 20ºC to 32ºC condition Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No condensation Printing accuracy Temperature: 22ºC to 30ºC coverage Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No condensation Change rate Temperature: within 2ºC per hour Humidity: within 5 % per hour...
Page 346: Interface Specification
Appendix VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Interface specification This section describes each type of interface specifications supported by this printer. 8.2.1 Network interface specification Items Specification Network type Ethernet IEEE802.3 Network I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Automatic transfer type (RJ-45 Connector twisted pair cable) MDI/MDI-X Automatic transfer Corresponding protocol TCP/IP 8.2 Interface specification...
Page 347: Options/Supply List
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Options/Supply list For more information about the options and the supply items, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 8.3 Options/Supply list...
Page 348 Appendix VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL 8.3 Options/Supply list...
Page 349: Setup Menu Diagram
VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram For details of the Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings. NOTE • For details of each setup item, refer to followings: • Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print): 5 Panel setup menu •...
Page 350 Setup menu diagram VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (1/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(2/4) Setup UserType <On> Spitting On Media <10 mm> to 25 mm Side Margin Media Initial Top&Width <Width> 210 mm to <1,000 mm> to MediaWidth 1,625 mm (When Media Initial menu is “Off”)
Page 351 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (2/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4) <Type 1> to Type 30 Print Mode Quality 1 Quality 2 Quality 3 Quality 4 Graphics 1 <Graphics 2> Banner1 Banner2 Banner3 Banner4 Adjust Print...
Page 352 Setup menu diagram VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (3/4) Setup To Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(1/4) Slant Check <On> Auto Cleaning Ink Status 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Roll Length <Off> Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Exhaust Fan <Low>...
Page 353 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (4/4) To Setup menu diagram(Ready to Print)(1/4) Test Print Nozzle Check Nozzle Check B Only when using white ink Mode Print SetUp List Palette Color Verify Short Cleaning Normal Long Little Charge Initial Charge Menu Option User Type...
Page 354 Setup menu diagram VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Setup menu diagram (Receiving / Converting / Printing) Temperature Pre Heater Platen Heater Dryer Pre Heater Off/30°C to 50°C Platen Heater Off/30°C to 50°C Dryer Off/30°C to 50°C PF Micro Adj. -5.00% to <0.00%> to 5.00% Backup Job Status ToDo Length...
Page 355 VJ-1628X OPERATION MANUAL Revision History Date Version Manual code Supported Firmware 2015.3 VJ1628XE-A-00 Ver.1.00...
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MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1628X Operation Manual

1 Safety Instructions

2 Product Overview

3 Before Using

4 Handling the Printer

5 Panel Setup Menu

6 Maintenance

7 Troubleshooting

8 Appendix

9 Setup Menu Diagram

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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