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Model
:Ri 100
Machine Code:
J089/J098/J099
Differences
(For CN and AP Models)
Ver.1.0
Latest Release: Mar, 2018
Initial Release: Mar, 2018
(c) 2018 Ricoh Co.,Ltd.

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  • Page 1 Model :Ri 100 Machine Code: J089/J098/J099 Differences (For CN and AP Models) Ver.1.0 Latest Release: Mar, 2018 Initial Release: Mar, 2018 (c) 2018 Ricoh Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notices

    Important Safety Notices Warnings, Cautions, Notes In this manual, the following important symbols and notations are used. • A Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to obey a Warning could result in death or serious injury. • A Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to obey a Caution could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the machine or other property.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Switches and Symbols Where symbols are used on or near switches on machines for Europe and other areas, the meaning of each symbol conforms with IEC60417. Safety Prevention of Physical Injury 1. Before disassembling or assembling parts of the machine and peripherals, make sure that the machine and peripheral power cords are unplugged.

  • Page 5: Observance Of Electrical Safety Standards

    16. When using a vacuum cleaner around the machine, keep others away from the cleaner, especially small children. 17. NEVER touch the AC circuits on the PSU board, to prevent electric shock caused by residual charge. Residual charge of about 100V-400V remains in the AC circuits on the PSU board for several months, even when the board has been removed from the machine after turning off the machine power and unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 6: Handling And Storing Ink Cartridges

    Handling and Storing Ink Cartridges • Ink is flammable. Never store ink cartridges in a location where they will be exposed to high temperature or an open flame. 1. Always store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 2. Always store ink cartridges in a cool, dry location that is not exposed to direct sunlight. Ink Cartridge Disposal 1.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Symbols and Abbreviations This manual uses several symbols. Symbol What It Means Clamp Clip ring Connector E-ring FFC (Flat Film Connector) Hook Pointer (cross-reference to another manual section) Screw Spring Standoff Timing Belt This manual uses the following abbreviations.

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, Notes

    Throughout this service manual, "SEF" denotes "Short Edge Feed" and "LEF" denotes "Long Edge Feed". Warnings, Cautions, Notes In this manual, the following important symbols and notations are used. • A Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to obey a Warning could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 9 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Microsoft® Windows® 7 Enterprise • The product names of Windows 8.1 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Pro Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Enterprise • The product names of Windows 10 are as follows: Microsoft®...
  • Page 10 Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Notices........................... 1 Warnings, Cautions, Notes...........................1 General Safety Instructions..........................1 Safety................................2 Prevention of Physical Injury......................... 2 Observance of Electrical Safety Standards..................3 Safety and Ecological Notes for Disposal...................3 Safety Instructions for Ink Cartridges ......................3 Accidental Exposure To Ink........................3 Handling and Storing Ink Cartridges....................
  • Page 12 Air Flow..............................24 Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change)........................26 Product Information............................26 Changes Related to the Option......................26 Changes/Corrections NOT Related to the Option................27 Machine Codes and Peripherals Configuration................28 Consumables............................
  • Page 13 Port Cover..............................51 Filter (Left)..............................51 Filter Cover (Left)............................51 Left Lower Cover............................52 Left Cover..............................52 Rear Cover (Left)............................53 Canopy Cover............................. 54 Front Cover, Operation Panel Board......................54 Re-assembly............................57 Rear Top Cover, Top Cover........................59 Rear Transport Cover..........................61 Front Lower Cover............................62 Right Guide Rail Cover..........................63 Left Guide Rail Cover...........................66 Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage.........................70...
  • Page 14 Duct Bottom Plate (Right)..........................98 Sensors, Switches............................. 99 Interlock Switch............................99 Cleaning................................. 101 Horizontal Encoder Sensor Cleaning ..................... 101 Preparation............................101 Moving the Print-Heads..........................102 Cleaning the Maintenance Unit....................... 105 Auto Head Maintenance.......................... 107 Clean Internals............................109 Adjusting the Height of the Cassette......................110 Adjusting the Height of the Cassette Automatically................

  • Page 15: Overview Of The Differences

    1. Overview of the Differences Differences between the Initial Lot and the Model Supporting the Design Change Circumstances for Supporting the Design Change When printing at low temperature and low humidity, or when the APV is often as high as 500 sheets, ink mist tends to build up in the machine, leading to problems due to the machine becoming stained.
  • Page 16 1. Overview of the Differences Before Design Change After Design Change...

  • Page 17: Added Units/Parts

    Differences between the Initial Lot and the Model Supporting the Design Change Added Units/Parts Name Remarks Fan unit (left) [A]-1: Appearance Comprises the duct, fans, filter, and filter cover. [A]-2: After removing the surrounding cover. Fan unit (right) [B]-1: Appearance Same as above.

  • Page 18: Changed Parts

    1. Overview of the Differences Changed Parts Before Design Change After Design Change Rear top cover [A] • Before design change: Covers only the upper part of the rear transport cover. • After design change: Covers also the upper part of the fan unit. (Equipped with the fan exhaust port at the rear.) Rear transport cover [B] •...
  • Page 19 Differences between the Initial Lot and the Model Supporting the Design Change Before Design Change After Design Change Rear cover [A] • Before design change: Shaped to cover the machine’s entire rear part. • After design change: Divided into left and right parts ([A]-1: right, [A]-2: left) Top cover [B] •...

  • Page 20: Changes To The Specifications

    1. Overview of the Differences Before Design Change After Design Change Relay board: Equipped with the fan control circuit (enlarged) after the design change. Changes to the Specifications Main Machine's Specification Items Specifications Power consumption*1 • During printing (Average): 35W •...

  • Page 21: Minimum Space Requirements

    At least 25 cm (9.9 inches) At least 10 cm (4 inches) Consumables Fan filter is added as a consumable. Code Product Name J934-00 RICOH Fan Filter Type 1 Also, product codes for other consumables are changed. For details, see page 29 "Consumables".

  • Page 22: Preventive Maintenance

    1. Overview of the Differences Preventive Maintenance There are no preventive maintenance requirements, as was the case before the design change. Requirements for Replacing Parts For details, see page 41 "Differences Related to Parts Replacement". This section also describes what has become unnecessary for the model as a result of the design change, as well as the changes to the specifications following the release of the initial lot in addition to this design change.

  • Page 23: Detailed Description

    Differences between the Initial Lot and the Model Supporting the Design Change SC530-01 to 03 There is an SC for detecting fan errors. If an error occurs, check the applicable fan’s connection or replace it. -01: Ink mist collecting fan (right) error -02: Ink mist collecting fan (left) error -03: Ink mist collecting fan (left and right) error Detailed Description...
  • Page 24 1. Overview of the Differences Part Name Part Name Height Sensor (IN) Horizontal Motor ID Chip (Ink Collector Unit) Height Sensor (Out) Top Cover Switch Interlock Switch Temperature/Humidity Sensor Part Name Part Name Ink Level Sensor Relay Board...
  • Page 25 Differences between the Initial Lot and the Model Supporting the Design Change Part Name Part Name Air Purge Detection Switch Drive Motor Wireless LAN Board Maintenance Encoder Sensor Drive Switching Motor ID Chip (Ink Cartridge) Maintenance CAM Sensor Front Light Cover Switch Part Name Part Name Cassette Carriage HP Sensor (Rear)

  • Page 26: Added Or Changed Electrical Component Summary

    1. Overview of the Differences Part Name Part Name Lift Board Ink mist collecting fan (left) Lift Tray HP Sensor Ink mist collecting fan (right) Added or Changed Electrical Component Summary Component Function Motors Ink mist collecting fans A fan attached on the upper rear part of the machine, one (left and right) each on the left and right.
  • Page 27 Differences between the Initial Lot and the Model Supporting the Design Change...

  • Page 28: Changes To The Specifications After The Release Of The First Lot Of Fsms (Changes Except For Those Related To The Design Change)

    FSM document. Product Information Changes Related to the Option RICOH Tray for Multi Purpose Type 1 (J364): This was removed from the options. Consequently, the related descriptions in the FSM have changed as follows: Main Machine...

  • Page 29: Changes/Corrections Not Related To The Option

    Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change) a. Front of the Cassette b. Printable Area c. Windows: 3 mm (0.12 inches), Mac: 3 mm (0.12 inches) The printing ranges of each cassette are as follows: •...

  • Page 30: Machine Codes And Peripherals Configuration

    Controller Machine Codes and Peripherals Configuration Descriptions related to the option changed as follows. RICOH Tray for Multi Purpose Type 1 (J364): This was removed from the options. Consequently, the related descriptions in the FSM have changed as follows: Options...

  • Page 31: Consumables

    Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change) Diagram [1]: RICOH Tray for Standard Size Type 1 (standard/optional) [2]: RICOH Tray for Small Size Type 1 (optional tray) [3]: RICOH Rh 100 (optional dryer for garment printer) Consumables...
  • Page 32 1. Overview of the Differences Code Product Name Remarks J922-08 (for NA, AP, and India) RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge K (Hi Yield) J922-24 (for China) Type 1 J922-48 (for EU) J922-09 (for NA, AP, and India) RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge C (Hi Yield)
  • Page 33 Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change) Code Product Name Remarks J922-12 (for NA, AP, and India) RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge K Type 1 J922-28 (for China) J922-52 (for EU) J922-13 (for NA, AP, and India) RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge C Type 1...

  • Page 34: Instaration

    1. Overview of the Differences Code Product Name J922-41 (for other than China) RICOH Cleaning Cartridge C Type 1 J922-45 (for China) J922-42 (for other than China) RICOH Cleaning Cartridge M Type 1 J922-46 (for China) J922-43 (for other than China)

  • Page 35: Minimum Space Requirements

    Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change) • White area: Permissible Range (Performance guarantee range for the complete specifications including print image quality) • Blue area: Recommended Range Set up the machine in a location that meets these minimum requirements (Performance guarantee range not including print image quality) Temperature Range:...

  • Page 36: Precautions When Moving The Machine

    1. Overview of the Differences At least 27 cm (10.7 inches) <- At least 10 cm (4 inches) <- At least 45 cm (17.8 inches) At least 53 cm (20.9 inches) At least 3 cm (1.2 inches) At least 25 cm (9.9 inches) At least 0 cm (0 inches) At least 10 cm (4 inches) Precautions When Moving the Machine...

  • Page 37: Checklist Before Moving The Printer

    Do not remove the ink cartridges. Make sure that the ink cartridges are fully inserted, and then move the machine as it is. - L -size ink cartridges (RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge X (Hi Yield) Type 1): Remove the ink cartridges. After moving the machine, reinstall the ink cartridges by fully inserting them, and then leave them installed in the machine.

  • Page 38: Important Information

    2. When moving the machine a short distance in a building, make sure the ink cartridges remain set in position. 3. When moving the machine a long distance such as for off-site repair, L -size ink cartridges (RICOH Garment Ink Cartridge X (Hi Yield) Type 1) must be removed. After moving the machine, reinstall the ink cartridges by fully inserting them, and then leave them installed in the machine.
  • Page 39 Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change) There is a depression in the sensor’s lens [A], so remove the stain thoroughly using the end of the cleaning stick [B].

  • Page 40: Replacement And Adjustment

    1. Overview of the Differences Replacement and Adjustment Parts to Be Replaced Added the following items (for details, follow the links): • Cassette Carriage (page 74 "Cassette Carriage") • Horizontal Encoder Strip: Added the items to be checked after replacement. (page 80 "Horizontal Encoder Strip") •...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Height Of The Cassette

    Changes to the Specifications after the Release of the First Lot of FSMs (Changes except for those Related to the Design Change) • Moving the Print-Head (page 102 "Moving the Print-Heads") • Cleaning the Maintenance Unit (page 105 "Cleaning the Maintenance Unit") •...
  • Page 42 1. Overview of the Differences...

  • Page 43: Differences Related To Parts Replacement

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Before Replacing Parts • Some parts of this section illustrate the procedure using an image of the model before the design change, but the procedure is the same for the model after the design change. •...

  • Page 44: Covers

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Covers Cover Names Top Cover Port Cover Canopy Cover Left Cover Operation Panel Left Lower Cover Cassette Power Cord Cover Front Cover Right Lower Cover Front Right Cover Right Cover Left Guide Rail Cover Rear Cover (Right) Right Guide Rail Cover Filter (Right)

  • Page 45: Order Of Cover Removal

    Covers Front Lower Cover Filter Cover (Right) Filter Cover (Left) Rear Top Cover Filter (Left) Rear Transport Cover Rear Cover (Left) Order of Cover Removal It is very important that you understand how to remove and reinstall the covers before doing replacement procedures.

  • Page 46: Front Right Cover (With Leaf Spring)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Front Right Cover (with Leaf Spring) Open the front right cover [A]. Disengage the latch and remove the front right cover. Remove the leaf spring [A].

  • Page 47: Power Cord Cover

    Covers • When attaching the leaf spring, engage the 2hooks on the spring with the front right cover's edge as shown. Power Cord Cover Disengage the latch and remove the power cord cover [A].

  • Page 48: Filter (Right)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Filter (Right) Remove the filter (right) [A]. Filter Cover (Right) Remove the filter (right). (page 46 "Filter (Right)") Remove the rear top cover. (page 59 "Rear Top Cover, Top Cover") Remove the filter cover (right) [A].

  • Page 49: Right Lower Cover

    Covers Right Lower Cover Remove the right lower cover [A]. Right Cover Remove the right lower cover. (page 47 "Right Lower Cover") Open the front right cover [A], and remove all ink cartridges [B].
  • Page 50 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Open the top cover. Remove 2 screws. Remove the right cover [A].

  • Page 51: Re-Assembly

    Covers Re-assembly When re-attaching the right cover, check the following points. Check that the harness and ink tube are secured with the tabs. Check that the maintenance unit is locked. • If the triangles are aligned tip-to-tip as shown at [A], this means the carriage is unlocked (not ready for operation) and can be moved manually.

  • Page 52: Rear Cover (Right)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Reattach the right cover. Rear Cover (Right) Remove the filter cover (right). (page 46 "Filter Cover (Right)") Remove the right cover. (page 47 "Right Cover") Remove the rear cover (right) [A].

  • Page 53: Port Cover

    Covers Port Cover Pressing the tab [A], remove the port cover [B]. Filter (Left) Remove the filter (left) [A]. Filter Cover (Left) Remove the rear top cover. (page 59 "Rear Top Cover, Top Cover") Remove the filter (left) [A]. (page 51 "Filter (Left)")

  • Page 54: Left Lower Cover

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the filter cover (left) [A]. Left Lower Cover Remove the left lower cover [A]. Left Cover Remove the port cover. (page 51 "Port Cover") Remove the front cover. (page 54 "Front Cover, Operation Panel Board") Remove the left lower cover.

  • Page 55: Rear Cover (Left)

    Covers Open the top cover. Pull out the LAN cable [A], and remove the left cover [B]. Rear Cover (Left) Remove the filter cover (left). (page 51 "Filter Cover (Left)") Remove the left cover. (page 52 "Left Cover")

  • Page 56: Canopy Cover

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the rear cover (left) [A]. Canopy Cover Remove the right cover. (page 47 "Right Cover") Remove the canopy cover [A]. Front Cover, Operation Panel Board Remove the canopy cover. (page 54 "Canopy Cover")
  • Page 57 Covers Remove the 3 screws. Disconnect the connector [A]. Release the lock [B] and remove the FFC [C].
  • Page 58 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Slide the front cover [A] to the left to remove it. Separate the front cover [A] and the operation panel unit [B]. Release the lock [A] and remove the FFC [B]. Remove the operation panel board cover [C].

  • Page 59: Re-Assembly

    Covers Remove the operation panel board [A]. Re-assembly The blue band [A] must be facing up when you reconnect the FFC.
  • Page 60 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Front Cover Remove only the screw at the machine’s front part of the left cover. Attach the front cover [A]. Slightly pulling out the temporarily attached front part [B] of the left cover, insert the front cover’s 2 tabs [C] into the gap.

  • Page 61: Rear Top Cover, Top Cover

    Covers Align the tabs (3 points) on the left bottom of the front cover with the machine's frame and slide the cover to attach it. Fasten the screw at the front part of the left cover. Rear Top Cover, Top Cover Remove the rear top cover [A].
  • Page 62 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement 3. Pulling up the rear cover (left) [A] slightly, lift the rear top cover’s front left end [B] slightly and then pull it out toward the rear side. 4. Lift the rear top cover [A] and then remove it.

  • Page 63: Rear Transport Cover

    Covers Disengage the 2 latches, and remove the top cover [A]. Rear Transport Cover Remove the filter cover (right).(page 46 "Filter Cover (Right)") Remove the filter cover (left). (page 51 "Filter Cover (Left)") Release the harnesses [A] from the cable guides and the harness guides, and disconnect the connectors [B].

  • Page 64: Front Lower Cover

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the ink mist collecting fan unit (left) [B]. Remove the rear transport cover [A]. Front Lower Cover Remove the cassette. Remove the right lower cover. (page 47 "Right Lower Cover") Remove the left lower cover. (page 52 "Left Lower Cover")

  • Page 65: Right Guide Rail Cover

    Covers Remove 2 screws of the front lower cover. Disengage the two tabs on the front lower cover [A], and then remove the cover by pulling it downward. Right Guide Rail Cover Remove the rear transport cover. (page 61 "Rear Transport Cover") Remove the front lower cover.
  • Page 66 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement To lift the cassette stand [B], turn the screw [A] counterclockwise until it stops by using a flathead screwdriver. • After the right guide-rail cover (or both guide-rail covers if the left guide-rail cover was also removed) is installed, turn this screw clockwise to lower the cassette stand.
  • Page 67 Covers Remove the screws of the right guide rail cover. Remove the right guide rail cover [A]. • When attaching the right/left guide rail cover, make sure that the tabs [A] indicated by blue circles as shown are engaged in the corresponding holes. [B]: OK [C]: Not OK...

  • Page 68: Left Guide Rail Cover

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Left Guide Rail Cover Remove the rear transport cover. (page 61 "Rear Transport Cover") Remove the front lower cover. (page 62 "Front Lower Cover")
  • Page 69 Covers Remove the vertical motor cover [A]. To lift the cassette stand [B], turn the screw [A] counterclockwise until it stops by using a flathead screwdriver. • After the left guide-rail cover (or both guide-rail covers if the right guide-rail cover was also removed) is installed, turn this screw clockwise to lower the cassette stand.
  • Page 70 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement • If the screw stops rotating when either lifting or lowering the cassette stand, do not turn it any further. Remove the screws of the left guide rail cover. Remove the left guide rail cover [A]. •...
  • Page 71 Covers...

  • Page 72: Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage Notes on Replacing the Cassette Stand and Cassette Carriage • Cassette stand and cassette carriage are provided as a set, so you must replace them together. Reason: The cassette stand’s height and levelness are precisely adjusted in alignment with the cassette carriage.
  • Page 73 Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage Release the clamp [A], and release the harness [B] from the harness guides. Remove the fan unit base [A]. • The following procedure explains how to remove the cassette stand. Note that there are caps [A] and spacers [B] between the cassette stand and the cassette carriage to precisely adjust the height and levelness of the cassette stand at 4 points.
  • Page 74 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement • Example of a cap [A] and spacer [B] coming off when removing the cassette stand (The cap has stuck to the back of the cassette stand and come off with the spacer.)
  • Page 75 Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage Remove the 4 screws to turn over the cassette stand [A]. Release the cable clamp [A], and disconnect the connector [B] to remove the cassette stand. There are 4 caps [B] attached to the cassette carriage [A], which has had the cassette stand removed.

  • Page 76: Cassette Carriage

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Cassette Carriage Remove the cassette stand. (page 70 "Cassette Stand") Remove the right guide rail cover. (page 63 "Right Guide Rail Cover") Remove the left guide rail cover. (page 66 "Left Guide Rail Cover") Remove the bracket [A].
  • Page 77 Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage Remove the bracket [A]. Remove the 2 accordion cover guides [A].
  • Page 78 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Insert a screwdriver at [A], and turn it counter-clockwise to move the cassette carriage [B] to the rear. Remove the belt engaging bracket [A].
  • Page 79 Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage Remove the 2 brackets [A]. Remove the 2 brackets [A] at the right side.
  • Page 80 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the clamp [A]. Slide the FFC lock [A] and disconnect the FFC [B]. Push out the linear bushing [A].
  • Page 81 Cassette Stand, Cassette Carriage While lifting the cassette carriage [A], pull out the linear bushing [B]. Remove the cassette carriage [A].

  • Page 82: Encoders

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Encoders Horizontal Encoder Strip <After Replacement> Check for any image quality degradation according to the following procedure: • Do the "Nozzle Check". (See "Nozzle Check" on the field service manual.) (Do the following only if image quality degradation, such as an ink discharge error or color mixture error, occurs.) •...

  • Page 83: Boards

    Boards Boards Relay Board Remove the left lower cover. (page 52 "Left Lower Cover") Remove the relay board [A]. Unlock the FFC lock [B], and disconnect the FFC. HRB (Head Relay Board) Remove the canopy cover. (page 54 "Canopy Cover") Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole [A] and turn it counter-clockwise to rotate the lower triangle [B] up to the other triangle until they are aligned.
  • Page 84 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Push the carriage [A] to the center of the machine. Cover the horizontal encoder strip with paper [A] to prevent it from staining or being damaged. Remove the carriage top cover [A].
  • Page 85 Boards Release the locks and disconnect the 2 FFCs. Release the locks and disconnect the 4 small FFCs. Lift the HRB [A] as shown. • Be sure to lift the HRB in the way shown. If you lift it in a different way, the sensor groove [B] on the back of the HRB may catch on the horizontal encoder strip [C] and damage it.

  • Page 86: Notes On Installing The Hrb

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Release the harnesses [A] from the harness guides, and disconnect the 2 connectors to remove the HRB [B]. Notes on Installing the HRB • Be sure to attach the HRB in the way shown below. Attaching it in a different way will damage the horizontal encoder strip.
  • Page 87 Boards • When attaching the HRB, be very careful not to fold, bend, or strongly warp the horizontal encoder strip. Also, do not deform the slit on the strip. If a problem occurs, replace the horizontal encoder strip with a new one. Connect the 2 connectors to the HRB [A], and route the harnesses [B] along the harness guides.

  • Page 88: Motors, Bearing Race

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Motors, Bearing Race Lifting Shaft Bearing Race Remove the cassette carriage. (page 74 "Cassette Carriage") Flip the cassette carriage upside down and lay it down. Remove the lift board cover. [A]. Remove the gear [A] and the belt [B]. You can smoothly remove the gear by removing the screw and slightly lifting the gear [C] at the lift motor.
  • Page 89 Motors, Bearing Race Release the plastic bracket [A]. Turn the cassette carriage [A] its top side up, and remove the bracket [B]. (M3 screw with washer ×1)
  • Page 90 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Pull up the upper part of the cassette carriage [A]. Place the upper part of the cassette carriage [A], and remove the stopper [B]. Remove the bearing race [A].

  • Page 91: Notes On Mounting The Bearing / Reassembling The Cassette Carriage

    Motors, Bearing Race Notes on Mounting the Bearing / Reassembling the Cassette Carriage 1. When mounting the bearing on the shaft, mount it with the flanged side face down. [A]: Flanged side face down (OK) [B]: Flanged side face up (Not OK) 2.

  • Page 92: Fan

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Left) Remove the rear top cover. (page 59 "Rear Top Cover, Top Cover") Release the harness [A] from the cable guides and the harnesses, and disconnect the connector [B].
  • Page 93 Remove the upper part of the duct [A]. (hook x4) • If the hook at [A] is difficult to disengage, remove the filter cover [B]. For details about how to remove the filter cover, see “page 51”.

  • Page 94: Notes On When Installing The Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Left)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the ink mist collecting fan (left) [A]. Notes on When Installing the Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Left) 1. Attach the fan. When you attach it, make sure that the labeled side [A] is face up and the harness [B] is engaged with the part [C] as shown.
  • Page 95 • If the flow adjustment plates (outer plates [A] and inner plates [B]) and filter element [C] in the fan unit come off when removing the upper part of the duct, reinstall them in their original positions. (The parts are all identical. Each part has a guide rib that engages with the guide groove on the bottom of the unit to prevent misalignment.)

  • Page 96: Duct Bottom Plate (Left)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Duct Bottom Plate (Left) Remove the ink mist collecting fan (left).(page 90 "Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Left)") Remove the flow adjustment plates (outer plates [A] and inner plates [B]) and filter element [C]. • Each part has a guide rib that engages with the guide groove on the duct bottom plate to prevent misalignment.
  • Page 97 Release the harness [A] from the cable guides and the harnesses, and disconnect the connector [B]. Remove the upper part of the duct [A]. (hook x4)

  • Page 98: Notes On When Installing The Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Right)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the ink mist collecting fan (left) [A]. Notes on When Installing the Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Right) 1. Attach the fan. When you attach it, make sure that the labeled side [A] is face up and the harness [B] is engaged with the part [C] as shown.
  • Page 99 • If the flow adjustment plates (outer plates [A] and inner plates [B]) and filter element [C] in the fan unit come off when removing the upper part of the duct, reinstall them in their original positions. (The parts are all identical. Each part has a guide rib that engages with the guide groove on the bottom of the unit to prevent misalignment.)

  • Page 100: Duct Bottom Plate (Right)

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Duct Bottom Plate (Right) Remove the ink mist collecting fan (right).(page 94 "Ink Mist Collecting Fan (Right)") Remove the flow adjustment plates (outer plates [A] and inner plates [B]) and filter element [C]. • Each part has a guide rib that engages with the guide groove on the duct bottom plate to prevent misalignment.

  • Page 101: Sensors, Switches

    Sensors, Switches Sensors, Switches Interlock Switch Remove the rear transport cover. (page 61 "Rear Transport Cover") Remove the rear cover (right). (page 50 "Rear Cover (Right)") Remove the rear cover (left). (page 53 "Rear Cover (Left)") Release the clamp [A], and release the harness [B] from the harness guides. Remove the fan unit base [A].
  • Page 102 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Remove the interlock switch [A].

  • Page 103: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Horizontal Encoder Sensor Cleaning Preparation Remove the old horizontal encoder strip. For details how to remove the horizontal encoder strip, see "Horizontal Encoder Strip" on the field service manual. Prepare a horizontal encoder strip for cleaning (made of plastic). •...

  • Page 104: Moving The Print-Heads

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement • There are double-sided adhesive tapes [C] at both ends of each cleaning felt. • Make sure that the cleaning felts are straightened. Moving the Print-Heads If a foreign object remains inside the machine, move the print head and remove it. The machine reboots when the operations are completed.
  • Page 105 Cleaning Check that the top cover is closed. Press the [ /Menu] key. Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to display [Maintenance], and then press the [#Enter] key. <Menu> Maintenance Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to display [Move Print-Heads], and then press the [#Enter] key.
  • Page 106 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement When print heads are clogged If the print head is clogged, perform Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning and Adjustment" on the field service manual.

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Maintenance Unit

    Cleaning Cleaning the Maintenance Unit You can move the Maintenance Unit to the position for cleaning. If a message prompting you to provide regular maintenance appears, clean the Maintenance Unit. • Do not touch the toothed rubber belt or ink tubes when cleaning the Maintenance Unit. Also, take care not to have your sleeves caught with cables or ink tubes.
  • Page 108 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement 1. Wiper (back and front) 2. Lever 3. Cap (side part, top part, and inner part) 1. Top part 2. Side part 3. Inner part...

  • Page 109: Auto Head Maintenance

    Cleaning Wipe the side part, top part, and inner part of the cap until all the solidified ink is removed. 1. Top part 2. Inner part 3. Side part The video instructions we provide also explain how to clean the Maintenance Unit. For details, see the manufacturer's website.
  • Page 110 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Attach the two absorbents to the cleaning tool, and then use the dropper to moisten the absorbent with the cleaning liquid. Use the dropper to suck cleaning liquid up to the scale 2 on the dropper. Use half of this for each absorbent swab.

  • Page 111: Clean Internals

    Cleaning When "Set Maint. Kit Press Start key" is displayed, attach the cleaning tool to the cassette stand. Push the cleaning tool to the back until it clicks. Press the [Start] key. Cleaning of the print head nozzles will start automatically. It takes 10 to 15 minutes. When "Remove Maint Kit Press Start key"...

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Height Of The Cassette

    2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Adjusting the Height of the Cassette Adjusting the Height of the Cassette Automatically • Remove the garment from the cassette before performing auto adjustment. Do not perform auto adjustment while the garment is on the cassette. •...
  • Page 113 Adjusting the Height of the Cassette • If you enter a negative value as the height value, the height position sensor in the machine may react. Load the fabric correctly so that the printing surface can be flat. • If the fabric is not correctly set after the height of the cassette is adjusted manually, the machine might not start printing because a height position sensor in the machine reacts when you send a print job.
  • Page 114 2. Differences Related to Parts Replacement Press the [ /Menu] key. Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to display [Maintenance], and then press the [#Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to display [Height Adjust], and then press the [#Enter] key. Press the [#Enter] key.

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