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XPJ-461UF
Operation Manual
Operations and Maintenance Methods
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  • Page 1 • Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the printer according to any procedures other than those set forth in this manual.
  • Page 2 For Users in Europe The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Launching/Displaying/Exiting MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) ........
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Introduction ..............58 Operating the keys to use the menus .
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE Maintenance............. . . 104 Wearing the protective equipment .
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 4 APPENDIX Messages and Error Messages ..........148 Status messages .
  • Page 7 Launching MUTOH Layer Editor ........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Main components of your printer Front side UV-LED unit Carriage Front cover Unit that emits the UV Contains the print head, Open when mounting (ultraviolet) light to cure the LED pointer and media or during the ink. UV-LED unit. maintenance.
  • Page 9 Rear side AC inlet Cartridge slots Install an ink cartridge or cleaning cartridge. Two-way valve clamp The two-way valve of the waste ink drain tube is hooked on this clamp to store while not in use. Waste ink tank Collect waste ink produced Network interface cable connector during printing and cleaning Connect an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 10 Front panel Status Bar Indicates the printer status by LED light. • Working normally: Solid green or flashing green • Error/Alert state: Solid red (error) or flashing red (alert) Display Displays the printer status, setting menu, errors and so on. [Home] key: Access to or exit the menu.
  • Page 11 Icon displays on operation panel Icons to indicate the status of the ink or cartridges are displayed in the following situations: • When no menu is displayed • When there is an ink or cartridge error • Each indicator corresponds to the cartridge slots from Slot 1 through Slot 6. Slot numbers The leftmost indicator represents the ink level of the cartridge in Slot 1.

  • Page 12: System Configurations Of This Product

    MUTOH LFP Finder It is included in the Startup Wizard to find your printer on the network and assign available IP address. (To change your IP address, please use MUTOH Status Monitor.) Layout and Print Tool 2 Easy layout and print application that allows you to arrange multiple images and texts on a page and print it on your printer.
  • Page 13 (Change carriage speed, vacuum fan and more) Note For more details of layer printing and supported file format, see the Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual and MUTOH Layer Editor Operation Manual. System configurations of this product 13...

  • Page 14: Displaying The Printing Preferences Screen Of Printer Driver

    Display the charm bar on Desktop, and click [Settings]. Click [Control Panel] - [View devices and printers]. Windows 7 Click [Start] - [Devices and Printers]. Right click the “MUTOH XPJ-461UF” icon and click [Printing preferences]. • The “Printer Configuration” dialog box opens only at the first time.

  • Page 15: Launching/Displaying/Exiting Mutoh Status Monitor (Msm)

    Right click somewhere the [Start] screen tiles are not displayed to display the application bar, and click [All Apps]. • Windows 10 / Windows 7 From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) - [MUTOH] - [MUTOH Status Monitor]. Displaying MSM Double click the MSM icon in the task tray.

  • Page 16: Launching Mutoh Lfp Finder

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

  • Page 17: Displaying Help

    Displaying Help A Help menu is available in the printer driver and MUTOH LFP Finder. Printer driver Open the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver, and click [Help]. MUTOH LFP Finder Launch MUTOH LFP Finder, and click [Help]. Displaying Help 17...

  • Page 18: Requirements For Usable Media

    Note Contact your local MUTOH dealer about roll media recommended for your printer. Cautions for handling media • Do not use media that is sensitive to heat.
  • Page 19 Table Dimensions & Diagrams The diagrams below show the dimension of the standard table, base table and optional vacuum table on this product. Standard Table 246.5 246.5 6 × M4 Through hole 4 × φ10 285.6 Through hole * [A] Do not insert into the hole. Table Dimensions &...
  • Page 20 Base Table Jig Registration Pin: 2 × φ6, 3 HIGH 9 × M4 Through hole * [A] Do not insert into the hole. Optional Vacuum Table 6 × M4, 8 DEEP 4 × φ4 DRILL - φ10 CBORE, 10 DEEP 246.5 246.5 20 Table Dimensions &...

  • Page 21: Precautions When Using This Product

    Avoid direct contact with uncured ink • The curing time for Mutoh UV ink varies by surface properties of media you use. Particularly a low ink density area on a print takes longer time to be cured (approximately one hour).
  • Page 22 Agitate the ink cartridges Before installing a new ink cartridge, invert the ink cartridge back and forth to agitate ink. Periodical ink agitation is also required when prompted on the operation panel. Otherwise, the ink inside the cartridges settles or coagulates and may cause poor print quality or a malfunction. Please use this product at least once a week If the printer is not used for a long time, the print head nozzles can get clogged causing damage to the printer.

  • Page 23: Powering On / Off

    Powering ON / OFF Powering ON / OFF Turning the power ON Close the front cover. Long press the Power button. • The keys on the operation panel light up. • The printer will start mechanical initialization. Note When the message "Welcome" appears and the LED lights on the panel turns on, release the button.
  • Page 24 Tap [Enter]. Daily Maintenance   Start      ー＞  Enter The table moves to the front side of the printer. Please Wait Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter]. Unload Media then Tap Enter • The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily Please Wait maintenance.

  • Page 25: If Not Using The Printer For A Long Time

    If not using the printer for a long time If your printer will be not in use for a long period of time (up to one month), follow these steps to power off the printer. Performing Daily Maintenance Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer. Prepare items required for daily maintenance.
  • Page 26 Discharging ink from the printer Tap [Home]. • Use to choose the menu shown left. Menu3 • Tap Maintenance • Use to choose the menu shown left. Maintenance5 • Tap Ink Discharge Tap [Enter]. Ink Discharge Start      ー＞  Enter Drain the waste ink into the container, then tap [Enter]. Empty Waste Ink Tank then Tap Enter "Drain waste ink into a container"...
  • Page 27 The message on the left will appear. Discharging   **% • Discharging the ink will start. When the message on the left appears, transfer the waste ink into a container. No Cart.      XXXXXX "Drain waste ink into a container" P. 110 under "Emptying waste ink tank"...

  • Page 28: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode Sleep Mode When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put the printer into the sleep mode while not in use. If you do not put the printer into the sleep mode, the ink inside the printer could settle out and/or coagulate, causing poor image quality or printer failure.
  • Page 29 Tap [Enter]. Sleep Mode   Start      ー＞  Enter Tap [Enter]. Daily Maintenance Start      ー＞  Enter The table moves to the front side of the printer. Please Wait Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter]. Unload Media then Tap Enter •...

  • Page 30: Printing

    Printing Printing Printing area • When loading new media, you need to enter the media size (width and length) and origin position (print start position) from the operation panel. • The guide groove on the table shows the maximum printable area (483 mm × 329 mm). •...

  • Page 31: Loading Media

    Loading media Placing the media on the table Check that the message on the left is displayed. Set media, then If not displayed, tap Tap [∧] key. Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. The message on the left will appear. Set media, then close cover.
  • Page 32 Adjusting the table’s height Open the PG handwheel cover, by pressing on it. Turn the PG handwheel to lower the table. • Lower it until the surface height of the media gets lower than the height of side plates on both sides. Note Turn the PG handle clockwise.
  • Page 33 Check that there is no gap between the media height guide and your media. Good Not good • If no gap, move to "Specify the print start position" P. • If the table is not level and creates gap, move to "Leveling the table"...
  • Page 34 Rotate the thumb screw of the adjuster on the side with gap to raise the table. Good Not good • Rotate it clockwise. • Raise the table until no gap is present in between. Note • In the "Not good" example on the left, use the adjuster on the left to level the table. •...
  • Page 35 Rotate the thumb screw of the adjuster on the side with gap to raise the table. • Rotate it clockwise. • Raise the table until no gap is present in between. Note • In the example “Not good” on the left figure, use the adjuster on the left side to level the table.
  • Page 36 [12] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. Specify the print start position Set media, then Tap [∧] key. The message on the left will appear. Please Wait • The table will move inward, and a check will be run using the obstacle sensor, to make sure that the media will not contact with the head.
  • Page 37 Use the to input the media width. **:Width ： Tap [Enter]. (30 - 483)      483 mm Note • These menu items will only appear if “On” is set for “Detailed-Set”. • Any value from 30 mm to 483 mm can be set for the width. Use the to input the media length.
  • Page 38 The message on the left will appear. Please Wait That completes setting of the media. Print Ready         Type 1 38 Loading media...

  • Page 39: Nozzle Check And Cleaning

    Nozzle check and cleaning Before starting everyday operation, please perform nozzle check printing to check the print head condition. If nozzle clog is found, conduct cleaning. This printer offers the following 2 kinds of nozzle checks: • Nozzle Check - Prints the nozzle check patterns "For the Nozzle Check pattern printing"...
  • Page 40 Look at the print. • If you find missing or thin lines on the print, go to "Perform cleaning" P. go to • If all lines are clearly printed, "Starting printing" P. • The figure below are examples of the Nozzle Check patterns. 4 Color 6 Color Note...
  • Page 41 Look at the print. • If you find missing or thin lines on the print, go to "Perform cleaning" P. • If all lines are clearly printed, you can start printing. 6 Color Note • The figure above is an example of the Nozzle Check B pattern. In this example, non-colored background area is shown in gray. •...

  • Page 42: Starting Printing

    Starting printing Printing from the Layout and Print Tool 2 You can lay out and print out the images using the bundled CD-ROM software, Layout and Print Tool 2. This section explains the basic printing instructions only. For the details, see the operation manual for Layout and Print Tool 2. Layout and Print Tool 2 supports following graphic file formats: •...
  • Page 43 Align the image by using the following methods: • Click the edit buttons (A on the left illustration). • Enter values directly (B on the left illustration). Click [Print Mode Setting]. • Select [Specify print mode setting]. • After specifying all the settings, click [Apply]. Click [Send to Layer Editor].
  • Page 44 In this section, a method to print from the printer driver is explained. Open printing data from application software to execute printing. Open the print setup screen of the XPJ-461UF printer driver from the application software. Conduct print setup. • Set [Page Size], [Orientation] and [Print Quality].

  • Page 45: Pausing/Restarting Printing

    Tap [Cancel] again to resume printing. Pausing Print Cansel Print  −＞  Enter Important! MUTOH cannot guarantee the print quality when you resume the printing. Canceling printing Tap [Cancel] while printing. • The printer will pause printing. Note To resume printing, tap [Cancel] again.

  • Page 46: Menus You Can Access While Printing

    Menus you can access while printing Tap [Home] while one of the three messages on the left appears on the touch Receiving panel. Printing Converting to choose the menu, then tap Menu1 PF Micro Adjust Menu2 Backup "Menu1: PF Micro Adjustment" P. 46 "Menu2: Backup"...
  • Page 47 to change the value. PF Micro Adjust: • Tap [Enter] to confirm the change. (-5 - 5)        0.00% Note • The change made is applied to the current job only and is not saved in the printer. To save the change in the user type currently selected, go to "Menu2: Backup"...
  • Page 48 to choose the information you want to check. Job Status ToDoLength:      0.0 m Job Status Done:        0.0 m • ToDoLength: displays the length of the current job (in media feeding direction). Job Status • Done: displays the length of the current job that has been already printed. •...

  • Page 49: Checking The Printing Area

    Checking the printing area To avoid printing on an unwanted area on your media, the Show Edges function helps to check the printing area of the print date before printing. By specifying this setting before printing, LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media. This helps to avoid misprinting especially when printing on an object that you do not have more than one pieces.
  • Page 50 Setting “Show Edges” function Tap [Home]. Menu1 Setup Setup1 User Type to select the user type. User Type  ： • Tap [Enter].       Type  1 Important! If you have changed the user type to another type, all settings that can be changed by user type settings change to the settings of the selected user type.
  • Page 51 How to check the printing area This section explains about when the checking method is set to “Step”. Note When it is set to “Auto”, the following steps 2 to 5 are skipped. After step 1, the LED pointer moves from the “position1” to “position4” in order •...
  • Page 52 • The LED pointer moves to the bottom left corner of the print range Showing Print Area (position2). • The LED pointer remains on while moving. • After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 3 times. Note When the print data’s width (CR direction length) is too big for the media, the LED pointer flashes twice a second, for a total of 6 times after moving.
  • Page 53 • The LED pointer moves to the top right corner of the print range Showing Print Area (position4). • The LED pointer remains on while moving. • After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 3 times. Note When the print data’s length (PF length) is too big for the media, the LED pointer flashes twice a second, for a total of 6 times after moving.

  • Page 54: Applying Additional Uv Light After Printing

    Applying additional UV light after printing If the print does not cure completely, you can apply extra UV curing after printing. This is useful for the following cases. • When printing on media that soaks ink, such as a cloth and so on. •...

  • Page 55: Layer Printing

    Layer printing This printer has the capability for layer printing. • To perform layer printing using Layout and Print Tool 2 or MUTOH Layer Editor, see Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual or MUTOH Layer Editor Operation Manual. "Displaying Help" P. 17 •...
  • Page 56 Slide the table to the front to remove the bottom plate of the table from the spring clips at the back of the base table. Remove the table from the printer. Important! Once removed, follow these instructions to store the table. Failure to do so will cause deformation or misalignment on the table, leading to poor print quality or damage to the printer.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Advanced Operations Introduction ........... . 58 Operating the keys to use the menus .

  • Page 58: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Using the panel setting menus, configure various kinds of settings for the printer. Operating the keys to use the menus To access to the setup menu, tap [Home]. Note You cannot access to the setup menu while printing or receiving data (the power button is flashing). to go to the previous item or next item.

  • Page 59: Panel Setup Menu

    to choose the option from the sub menu or enter the Test Print1 value.       Nozzle Check Test Print2       Nozzle Check B To confirm the value or execute the selected function, tap [Enter]. Test Print3       Mode Print Test Print4 to return to the upper level menu.  ...
  • Page 60 Menu 2: Test Print Performs nozzle check of the print head and prints a printer setup list. Menu2 Test Print Submenus Test Print 1: Nozzle Check Test Print1                     Nozzle Check Test Print 2: Nozzle Check B Test Print2                   Nozzle Check B Test Print3: Mode Print Test Print3  ...
  • Page 61 Menu4: Printer Status Provides printer status information. Menu4 Printer Status Submenus Printer Status1: Ink Printer Status1 Printer Status2: Lifetimes Printer Status2 Life Times Printer Status3: Job Status Printer Status3 Job Status Printer Status4: Version Printer Status4 Version Printer Status5: Serial No. Printer Status5 Serial No. Printer Status6: Total Print Area Printer Status6 Total Print Area Menu5: Sleep Mode...

  • Page 62: Menu1: Setup

    Menu1: Setup Menu1: Setup Set1: User Type The User Type is one of user-settings to set media types and printing conditions for printing. You can have up to 10 groups of User Type, labeled “Type1” to “Type10”. When Setup1 you select a User Type group (“Type”) and tap [Enter], that definition group will User Type be set for the printer.
  • Page 63 **>5: MediaSetting Type ** : 5 Media Setting ** > 6: Low Speed Type ** : 6 Low Speed **>7: Show Edges Type ** : 7 Show Edges **>8: Obst. Detect Type ** : 8 Obstacle Detect **>9: User Copy Type ** : 9 Copy User Type **>10: Initialization Type ** : 10 Initialization **>1: Print Mode Selects the print mode. Type** ： 1 •...
  • Page 64 Effect Selects the effect. ＊＊ ： Mode :          Fast Set up this menu when you want to improve print quality by adjusting the set 720  1080  12 pass                 Uni print mode. Setting values The Effect function is not applied. ** : Effect :      ...
  • Page 65 Steps Print a confirm pattern and check it for printing errors. Print rough adjustment patterns and enter correction values. • Select “ALL”, or one of “A” to “C”. Print fine adjustment patterns and enter correction values. • Select “ALL”, or one of “A” to “C”. Set1: User Type...
  • Page 66 Confirm pattern • Tap [Enter] to carry out printing. • Check the pattern print. If there are misalignments, proceed to rough adjustment pattern printing. • In the picture below, there are misalignments. Pattern name Bi-dir Printing normal speed Good Not Good Not Good medium drop family settings...
  • Page 67 **>3: PF Adjust Performs media feed adjustment. Type ** : 3 • Required media size: width 210 mm × length 110 mm. PF Adjust • A ruler is required for this adjustment. Please prepare a commercially available ruler. When the following defects are found in your prints, they may improve by conducting a paper feed correction.
  • Page 68 PF 1. Initial Print Performs initial adjust print. Enter the “FeedLength”, and tap [Enter]. ** : PF Adjust1 Print a “+” mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value, Initial Print and print another “+” mark. Setting values 100 mm to <250 mm> to 300 mm ** : Initial Print <>...
  • Page 69 PF3. Confirm Print Performs Confirm Print. Enter the “FeedLength”, and tap [Enter]. ** : PF Adjust3 Print a “+” mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value, Confirm Print and print another “+” mark. Setting values 100 mm to <250 mm> to 300 mm ** : Confirm Print <>...
  • Page 70 PF5. Micro Change to enter the micro adjustment value, and tap [Enter]. ** : PF Adjust5 Micro Change Setting values -5.00% to <0.00%> to 5.00% ** : Micro Change <> indicates the initial value. (-5 - 5)      0.00% **>4: Vacuum Fan Sets up vacuum fan operation. It has the role of fixing the media to the table. Type ** : 4 •...
  • Page 71 **>5: MediaSetting This is for setting the conditions for placing the media on the table. Type ** : 5 Media Setting Submenus For entering the media width and length, ** : Media Setting1 and setting the origin position. Set Media • Carry these out with the media set in place on the table.
  • Page 72 ** > 6: Low Speed Use this when you want a slower printing speed. Type** :6 • It helps to enhance print quality when you print on an uneven surface media Low Speed or curved object (e.g. golf ball, ballpoint pen, smart phone case). Setting values The printing speed will not be lowered.
  • Page 73 **>8: Obst. Detect Selects the printer operation when the obstacle sensor has detected an obstacle. Type** :8 Obstacle Detect Submenus The printer cancels printing and prompts ＊＊ ： Obstacle Detect: the obstacle error message.       Print Cancel This is the default setting. The printer pauses the printing and allows ＊＊...

  • Page 74: Set2: Advanced

    Set2: Advanced Configures various advanced settings. Setup2 Advanced Setting Submenus "Advanced Settings 1: Multi Strike" P. 75 Advanced Setting1 Multi Strike "Advanced Settings 2: Pass Wait" P. 76 Advanced Setting2 Pass Wait "Advanced Settings 3: Head Travel" P. 76 Advanced Setting3 Head Travel "Advanced Settings 4: Bottom Advanced Setting4 Interlace"...
  • Page 75 Advanced Settings 1: Multi Strike Sets the number of times to print the same line. Advanced Setting1 • The display will shift to setting of layer printing number of strikes only when Multi Strike “Strike Cnt” is set to 1 in 6-color configuration. Setting values <1 times>...
  • Page 76 Layer Multi Strike3: Varnish Layer Sets the number of times to print the same line in varnish layer (clear topcoat). Layer Multi Strike3 ： Varnish Layer Setting values <1 times> to 9 times Varnish Layer ： <> indicates the default setting. (1-9)      1cnt Advanced Settings 2: Pass Wait Sets the waiting time between passes in multi-strike setting and normal...
  • Page 77 Advanced Settings 5: Header Dump Sets whether to print the following information when printing. Advanced Setting5 (Required media size: width 250 mm × length 50 mm.) Header Dump • Data header • Data dot number (printed only when Header Dump setting is ON) •...
  • Page 78 Pass Count Sets the frequency that the printer spits ink from the print head. Spitting ： • The head will carry out spitting operation every time it completes the number       of passes that you set here. Setting values <1 time>...
  • Page 79 Standby mode Set the timer for auto cleaning to be performed while in standby mode. Auto Cleaning1 Standby Mode Setting values <Off> / 10 min. to 1,440 min. Cleaning Interval ： <> indicates the default setting. (10-1440)     1440min While Printing Set the timer for auto cleaning to be performed while printing. Auto Cleaning2 While Printing Setting values...
  • Page 80 Advanced Settings 9: Multi Layer Enables or disables to print more than one image data on the same media layer Advanced Setting9 by layer. Multi Layer Setting values <Off> / On Multi Layer ： <> indicates the default setting.       Off Note •...
  • Page 81 • 6-color configuration Type US11 UH21 Perform automatic white ink maintenance less frequently.   Light If you are printing with the white ink, perform cleaning as needed.   Normal Default setting. Use this mode when color inconsistencies  Full appear on the print.
  • Page 82 Confirm pattern • Tap [Enter] to carry out printing. • Look at the print and find the pattern that all the lines appear clean. • In the example here, the pattern A and pattern C do not have missing lines. Nozzle Settings •...

  • Page 83: Set Up3: Initial Settings

    Set up3: Initial Settings Select a language, unit and IP Address displayed on the LCD. Setup3 Initial Settings Submenus "Initial Settings 1: Language" P. 84 Initial Settings1 Language "Initial Settings 2: Length" P. 84 Initial Settings2 Length "Initial Settings 3: Remain Ink" P. 85 Initial Settings3 Remain Ink "Initial Settings 4: IP Address"...
  • Page 84 Initial Settings 1: Language Selects a language to be displayed on the operation panel. Initial Settings1 Language Setting values Default setting. Language ：       English Language ：       Dutch Language ：       Spanish Language ：  ...
  • Page 85 Initial Settings 3: Remain Ink Selects how the remaining ink amount will be displayed. Initial Settings3 Remain Ink Setting values Remaining ink icons will not be displayed. Remain Ink ： Slot numbers and remaining ink will be       Off displayed in numerals. Remaining ink icons will be displayed.

  • Page 86: Setup 4: Initialization

    Initial Settings 6: Gateway Sets the gateway. Initial Settings6 • Use to increase a setting value. Gateway • Use to decrease a setting value. • Tap [Enter] to confirm your input for a value. The cursor will move on to the next setting value.

  • Page 87: Menu2: Test Print

    Menu2: Test Print Menu2: Test Print Test Print 1: Nozzle Check It is used to check whether there are any clogged heads, or missing or blurred Test Print1 prints. (Required media size: width 260 mm × length 35 mm.)     Nozzle Check "Run a nozzle check print"...

  • Page 88: Test Print3: Mode Print

    Test Print3: Mode Print Print following settings of the selected User Type configured from the operation Test Print3 panel.     Mode Print Used to confirm the following printing conditions. • Print quality • Effect • Fine adjustment value for feed correction. (Required media size: width 220 mm ×...

  • Page 89: Test Print5: Palette

    Test Print5: Palette Palette print is executed for the color demonstration. Test Print5 (Required media size: width 210 mm × length 210 mm.)     Palette Test Print5: Palette...

  • Page 90: Menu3: Maintenance

    Menu3: Maintenance Menu3: Maintenance Maitenance1: Cleaning Perform Head cleaning. Maintenance1 Cleaning Submenus Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning. Cleaning Type1     Short Perform Normal cleaning if nozzle Cleaning Type2 clogging is found in the nozzle check     Normal print. Perform Long cleaning if nozzle clogging Cleaning Type3 still persists after performing Normal  ...

  • Page 91: Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink

    Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink This resets the waste ink counter to zero. Maintenance2 "Resetting waste ink counter" P. 113 Reset Waste Ink Maintenance3: CR Maintenance Use this for replacing absorption material for the flushing box and the cleaning Maintenance3 wiper. CR Maintenance "Replacing absorption material for the flushing box" P. 128 "Replacing the cleaning wiper"...

  • Page 92: Maintenance5: Ink Discharge

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

  • Page 93: Maintenance 6: Daily Maintenance

    Maintenance 6: Daily Maintenance Use this menu in following cases: Maintenance6 • If the nozzle missing still persists after performing head cleaning. Daily Maintenance • If you perform printing all day without entering to sleep mode and you need to perform daily maintenance. "Clean daily maintenance parts"...

  • Page 94: Menu4: Printer Status

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

  • Page 95: Printer Status3: Job Status

    Printer Status3: Job Status Displays various information of previous print. Printer Status3 Job Status Submenus Displays if the print is completed. Job Status • When the print is completed: Status ：       Completed [Completed] • When the print is canceled: [Canceled] Displays the total length of print data Job Status (media feeding direction).

  • Page 96: Printer Status6: Total Print Area

    Printer Status6: Total Print Area Displays the total printed area in the printer. Printer Status6 Total Pritnt Area Submenus Total Print Area     42949672m2 Printer Status6: Total Print Area...

  • Page 97: Menu5: Sleep Mode

    Menu5: Sleep Mode Menu5: Sleep Mode Sleep Mode1: Start Activate Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode1 Make sure to follow the instructions on the operation panel to perform daily Start maintenance. "Sleep Mode" P. 28 Sleep Mode2: Cleaning Timer Sets the timer to perform head cleaning in the sleep mode. Sleep Mode2 Cleaning Timer Setting values...

  • Page 98: Menu Chart

    Menu chart Menu chart Setting menu 1 Menu1 To Setting menu 2 Setup Menu2 Test Print1 Test Print Nozzle Check Test Print2 Nozzle Check B Test Print3     Mode Print Test Print4 Setup List Test Print5 Palette Menu3 Maintenance1 Maintenance Cleaning Maintenance2 Reset Waste Ink Maintenance3...

  • Page 99: Setting Menu 2

    Setting menu 2 From Setting menu 1 Setup1 User Type： Type **：1 Mode： Fine User Type Type * Print Mode 720 x 1440 16 pass **：Effect： i-Weave UV Type **：2 Adjust Print Type **：3 **：PF Adjust1 PF Adjust Initial Print **：チョウセイインサツ2 **：PF Adjust2 カスタム...

  • Page 100: Setting Menu 3

    Setting menu 3 From Setting menu 2 Setup2 Advanced Setting1 Multi Strike： Advanced Setting Multi Strike (1 - 9) 9cnt Advanced Setting2 Pass Wait Layer Multi Strike1 Advanced Setting3 Color Layer Head Travel Layer Multi Strike2 Advanced Setting4 White Layer header Dump Layer Multi Strike3 Varnish Layer...

  • Page 101: Setting Menu 4

    Setting menu 4 From Setting menu 3 Setup4 Initialization1 Initialization User Type ALL Initialization2 Advanced Setting Initialization3 Initial Setting Initialization4 Menu during printing Menu1 PF Micro Adjustment Menu2 Backup Menu3 Job Status Job Status ToDoLength：    ＊＊＊.＊m Job Status Done：      ＊＊＊.＊m Job Status Remain：   ...
  • Page 102 Menu during printing...
  • Page 103 Chapter 3 Maintenance Maintenance........... 104 Wearing the protective equipment .

  • Page 104: Maintenance

    "Replacing the cleaning wiper" P. 131 Important! In following cases, please contact your local MUTOH dealer to request service personnel. • The same system error repeatedly occurs. • The message to notify the life of motor, pump, or UV lamp is displayed.

  • Page 105: Wearing The Protective Equipment

    Wearing the protective equipment Wearing the protective equipment CAUTION Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction. When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent- resistant gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact with ink.

  • Page 106: Agitating Ink Cartridges

    Agitating ink cartridges Agitating ink cartridges Agitating ink cartridges Agitate the ink at the following times to prevent it from settling out and/or coagulating: • Before installing new ink cartridge • When any of the messages below appears 6-color configuration: Agitate the White (Wh) ink cartridge.
  • Page 107 Steps • Check the power is ON. • Wear the supplied gloves and remove ink cartridges from Ink cartridge slots. Using the paper towel provided with the printer to wipe off the ink attached to the printer plug of Ink cartridge. •...

  • Page 108: Checking Ink Level And Replacing Ink Cartridge

    Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge Checking ink level Check the remaining ink icons. • To do a more detailed check, tap [Home]. Note Type 1 You can alternatively check the remaining ink amount via the MSM’s remote panel.

  • Page 109: Replacing Ink Cartridge

    Replacing ink cartridge When the cartridge ink is running out, the status LED turns on red and beeps. The printer pauses printing. After replacing with the new ink cartridge, it resume printing. Steps Tap [Enter].  [ 1 6 ]    Ink End • The buzzer stops. •...

  • Page 110: Emptying Waste Ink Tank

    Drain all waste ink in the waste ink tank into a container. After emptying the waste ink tank, reset the waste ink counter. Display messages The waste ink tank is about to become full. Mutoh recommends that NeatFullWasteInkTank you empty the waste ink tank before it is completely full.
  • Page 111 Note If no or small amount of waste fluid is collected in the waste ink tank, you may not be able to drain fluid out of the tank. Cover the floor just under the waste ink tank using a paper that you do not use. •...
  • Page 112 Hook the drain tube valve on the drain tube valve clamp, then close the cover. Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product. WARNING • You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid from the printer in compliance with Wastes Disposal and Public Cleansing Act and local ordinances.
  • Page 113 Resetting waste ink counter CAUTION Before resetting the counter, make sure the waste ink tank is completely empty. If not, it can lead waste ink leaks inside or from the printer. Tap [Home]. • Use to choose the menu shown left. Menu3 •...

  • Page 114: Daily Maintenance

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

  • Page 115: Preparing For Daily Maintenance

    Lints or flakes on tissue may cause damage to the print head. • DO NOT use non-dedicated maintenance cleaner. • If you want to purchase the optional maintenance cleaner, contact your local Mutoh dealer or nearest Mutoh sales office. • Wear the polyethylene gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink).
  • Page 116 Entering to sleep mode Tap [Home]. • Use to choose the menu shown left. Menu5 • Tap Sleep Mode Sleep Mode1 Start Tap [Enter]. Sleep Mode   Start      ー＞  Enter Tap [Enter]. Daily Maintenance   Start      ー＞  Enter The message on the left will appear. Unload Media •...

  • Page 117: Performing Daily Maintenance

    Performing Daily Maintenance Cleaning of UV Lamp CAUTION After printing, the UV-LED lamp may get hot. Leave it for 30 minutes to cool down and then start maintenance. Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. Important! Do not place any object inside the printer.
  • Page 118 If the ink cannot be removed completely, remove the emitting window glass from the lamp and use the supplied scraper to clean it off. • Slide up the left side of the exhaust fan cover. The right side screw serves as a fulcrum. •...
  • Page 119 Moistening the surface of print head nozzles Important! During cleaning, please note the followings: • Always follow this steps to perform daily maintenance. • When moistening the surface of nozzles, do not use the cleaning stick already used to clean the print head circumference, cleaning wiper or cap circumference.
  • Page 120 Cleaning of print head circumference Look in the tray to check the bottom of the carriage. Check if dusts and ink deposit are adhered. • Print head circumference (silver metal part) Print head circumference • Print head guide part (black plastic part) Important! If maintenance cleaner is splashed onto the printer, use a paper towel to wipe it off.
  • Page 121 Cleaning of cleaning wiper and the circumference of the cap Wipe the cleaning wiper with a cleaning stick. • Wipe the left side surface of cleaning wiper going back and forth. Wipe the right side surface of cleaning wiper going back and forth. Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the circumference of the cap.
  • Page 122 Finishing daily maintenance Tap [Enter]. Daily Maintenance End      ー＞  Enter The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning. When the Short cleaning is complete, the printer automatically enters to sleep mode. • Dispose of the used cleaning stick. • Use a paper towel to wipe the maintenance cleaner off the dropper. •...

  • Page 123: Printer Maintenance

    Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance Head cleaning When nozzle clogging is found in nozzle check, conduct head cleaning. Head cleaning consumes ink. There are several cleaning modes in this product. Please select an appropriate mode based on your usage condition. Short cleaning Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning.
  • Page 124 Steps for head cleaning Check that the message on the left is displayed. Print Ready         Type 1 to choose the cleaning mode. Clean Print Head？ Tap [Enter].       Short • The printer will start cleaning. Clean Print Head？      ...

  • Page 125: Clean Daily Maintenance Parts

    Clean daily maintenance parts In following cases, clean the daily maintenance parts. • If faint print or dot missing still persists even after head cleaning has been performed. • If you perform printing all day without entering to sleep mode and you need to perform daily maintenance. Preparation: See  ...
  • Page 126 The message on the left will appear. Daily Maintenance • You can start maintenance. End      ー＞  Enter Cleaning daily maintenance parts The maintenance procedure and parts to be cleaned are the same as "Daily Maintenance" P. 114 Follow the steps described in to clean each part.

  • Page 127: Inside Cleaning

    Inside cleaning Cleaning period: • Monthly CAUTION Before cleaning inside the printer, turn the power off and unplug the power cord. Steps Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. Clean away dirt from the table using a cloth soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out.

  • Page 128: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Replacing consumable parts Replacing consumable parts Replacing absorption material for the flushing box The flushing box is a part that keeps receiving ink discharged from the print head. Please replace the absorption material for the flushing box periodically. If used without replacing, it can cause damage to the print head. Replacing period: •...
  • Page 129 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. Replacing steps Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer. Tap [Home]. • Use to choose the menu shown left. Menu3 • Tap Maintenance • Use to choose the menu shown left.
  • Page 130 Remove the absorption material for the flushing box. • Pull the tab up of the absorption material for the flushing box, and release the hook. Important! When removing the absorption material for the flushing box, be cautious of ink drops. Attach new absorption material for the flushing box.

  • Page 131: Replacing The Cleaning Wiper

    Replacing the cleaning wiper The cleaning wiper is an essential part to make printing consistent. Please replace it periodically. Replacing period: • Approx. every six months CAUTION Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction. When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact with ink.
  • Page 132 Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. Remove the cleaning wiper. • Lift the cleaning wiper hook and release the hook. Then, remove the cleaning wiper. Important! When removing the cleaning wiper, be cautious of ink drops. Follow the steps below to install new cleaning wiper.
  • Page 133 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. [10] Tap [Enter]. CR Maintenance End      ー＞  Enter • The message on the left will appear. CR Maintenance   • That ends the procedure. Start      ー＞  Enter Replacing the cleaning wiper...

  • Page 134: Replacing The Emitting Window Glass On The Uv-Led Lamp

    Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp The emitting window glass protects the UV-LED lamp from ink mist. Using the printer with dirty glass will cause damage to the lamp or insufficient ink curing. Replace the glass as needed. Replacing period: •...
  • Page 135 Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. Push the table all the way. Look in the stainless tray to check the bottom of the carriage. • Check for cracks, chips, or ink on the emitting window glass of the UV-LED lamp. Replace the glass.
  • Page 136 [10] Move the table to the front by hand. [11] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. [12] Tap [Enter]. CR Maintenance End      ー＞  Enter • The message on the left will appear. CR Maintenance   •...

  • Page 137: Replacing Uv-Led Lamp Filter

    Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter The UV-LED lamp filter protects the lamp from ink mist. Using the printer with dirty filter will cause damage to the UL-LED lamp. Replacing period: • Once a month or when the filter gets dirty by dust or ink. (since it differs depending on usage frequency, please check periodically) CAUTION Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
  • Page 138 Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. Push the table all the way While supporting the UV-LED lamp with one hand, remove the filter from the lamp. Replace with the new filter. • Firmly insert it into the filter slot. [10] Move the table to the front by hand.

  • Page 139: Transporting

    Transporting Transporting Please refer to this section when transporting this product. Transporting When transporting this product, it is necessary to empty the waste ink tank and fixate the print head and the table with packaging material. Transporting without these steps can cause ink leakage. To use the printer again, reinstall the printer and perform initial charging.
  • Page 140 When the message on the left appears, transfer the waste ink into a Empty Waste Ink Tank container. then Tap Enter Under "Drain waste ink into a container" P. 110 "Emptying waste ink tank" The message on the left will appear. Empty the Tank？        ...
  • Page 141 Repacking • Wear the polyethylene gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink). • Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles, protective mask or clothing. Remove all cables from the printer. Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it. Remove the table from the printer.
  • Page 142 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover. Open the cover of the drain tube valve clamp, then unhook the drain tube valve to take it out from the clamp. Remove seven screws (M3 × 6) on the waste ink tank cover to remove the cover from the printer.
  • Page 143 Remove two screws (M3 × 6) on the two-way valve clamp to remove the clamp from the printer. [12] × 2 Remove four screws (M3 × 6) on the waste ink tank holder to remove the holder from the printer. [13] ×...

  • Page 144: How To Perform Initial Ink Charging After Ink Discharge

    Reinstalling Referring to “Startup Guide”, unpack the product and assemble. • Conduct up to “Turning the Power On and Making the Initial Settings”. Carry out initial ink charging after ink discharge. "How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge" P. 144 How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge Long press the Power button.
  • Page 145 Make sure you agitate the ink cartridge after you unpack it. 3 sec. • Turn the ink plug upward and wait for three seconds. • Next, turn the ink plug downward and wait for three seconds. • Repeat that 10 times. Note 3 sec.
  • Page 146 How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge...
  • Page 147 Chapter 4 Appendix Messages and Error Messages ........148 Status messages .

  • Page 148: Messages And Error Messages

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

  • Page 149: Error Message Display And Possible Solutions

    [******] S/C Col.Err Ink cartridges are inserted in wrong slots. Insert ink cartridges correctly again. [*] S/C Ink Err The ink cartridge cannot be used for this printer. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. Error message display and possible solutions...
  • Page 150 Display Description [*] S/C CodeErr Inserted ink cartridge is not a proper one. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. [*] Broken Chip S/C Card has been broken.Insert new ink cartridge. [******] Check Ink Ink cartridges were not recognized correctly. Insert ink cartridges correctly again.

  • Page 151: Error Requiring Restart

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

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure to use the latest version of MSM. To check the latest available version, go to Help > Version > Check for updates on MSM. If old version is installed in your computer, download the latest version from MUTOH Club. MUTOH Status Monitor Operation Manual...

  • Page 153: Boot-Up Troubleshooting

    Boot-up troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy Is the power cable connected to the plug? • Connect the power cable. Does the AC power supply provide the specified voltage? • Connect the cable to another outlet. Is the front cover, or the PG handle cover open? Does not work at allafter power •...
  • Page 154 With standard table removed: 8kg With optional vacuum table installed: 4kg Remove items on the table and reboot the printer. "Requirements for usable media" P. 18 • If the problem still persists, please contact your local Mutoh dealer. Table-related troubleshooting...

  • Page 155: Printing-Related Troubleshooting

    • Go to the Printer Status tab in MSM and check that if any error message is displayed in the Status Information. Smears constantly appearon the print Please contact your local Mutoh dealer. and noise occurs. Is the media loaded on the correct position? •...
  • Page 156 Symptom Possible cause and remedy Is the media loaded correctly? • Load the media correctly. "Loading media" P. 31 Are Nozzles in good condition? • Perform Nozzle check. Then if nozzle missing is found, conduct head cleaning. "Nozzle check and cleaning" P. 39 •...
  • Page 157 "Nozzle check and cleaning" cleaning. P. 39 • The problem still persists, contact your local Mutoh dealer. Important! Do not use media that are liable to reflect the UV light.The reflective UV light can cure the ink on the print head.

  • Page 158: Specifications Of This Product

    Specifications of this product Specifications of this product List of specifications Model Name XPJ-461UF Print method On demand piezo method Drive method Firmware servo/DC motor drive Media feed method Setting on (removing from) the table from the front, with the...
  • Page 159 Environmental Operation environment Temperature 20 to 32 °C, humidity 40 to 60%, no condensation. conditions Recommended Printing Temperature 22 to 32 °C, humidity 40 to 60%, Environment no condensation. Change rate Temperature: No more than 2 °C per 1 hour Humidity: No more than 5% per 1 hour Environment for storage Storage without ink charging: up to 6 months...

  • Page 160: Options / Supply List

    Options / Supply list Options / Supply list For more information about the options and the supply items, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Revision History Revision History Date Version Manual code Supported Firmware 2019. 12 XPJ461UFE-A-00 V.1.00 2020. 1 XPJ461UFE-A-01 V.1.00...
  • Page 161 List of specifications...
  • Page 162 XPJ461UFE-A-01...

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