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  • Page 1 Pronto Plus Pronto Plus Neon Pronto Plus Neon X Printer User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care Introduction not to spill liquid on this product. ❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result Important Safety in fire or electric shock. Instructions ❏...

  • Page 3: Note On This Guide

    Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this ❏ Use up the ink cartridge within 12 months of documentation show the Pronto Plus Series printer. installation for best results. ❏ Refill cartridges only when printer is idle. ❏ Do not touch the IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
  • Page 4 Introduction ❏ Windows 8 refers to Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise. ❏ Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate. ❏ Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows...

  • Page 5: Printer Parts

    Open when installing ink cartridges. Press the button on the control panel to open by 5 mm. Film basket Not a part of Pronto Plus Series. Casters There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
  • Page 6 Introduction Back Maintenance Box Absorbs waste ink. The Pronto Plus Series has one on the right. USB port Connects the USB cable. Option port Not used with DTF products LAN port Connects the LAN cable. Data light The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Introduction Roll film adapter Control panel Use the supplied roll film adapter when loading roll film onto the printer. Power lights The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light The power is on. Flashing: The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other operations in the course of being shut down.
  • Page 8 Introduction Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, It is used to manually cut roll film using the built-in cutter. and so on. Load film button Y ❏ Locks or releases the pressure roller. When you want to load film, press once to release the lock, and then adjust the film to the loading position.

  • Page 9: Screen View

    Introduction The ink status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. Screen View : Indicates errors such as an installed ink cartridge is expended, an ink cartridge is not installed, or a wrong ink cartridge is installed. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
  • Page 10 Displays the amount of ink remaining for each color. Ink codes Ink is low. You need to prepare a new ink cartridge. Pronto Plus Neon X Series Cyan Ink cartridge is expended; replace with a new ink cartridge. Neon Orange Neon Magenta An error occurred.
  • Page 11 Displays the selected black ink. 8. Approximate space in Maintenance Box Displays the approximate amount of space in the Maintenance Box. For the Pronto Plus Series there is one icon. Icon Space in Maintenance Box No error. The height of the indicator corresponds to the amount of space.

  • Page 12: Installation Space

    Introduction Notes on Usage and Storage Notes when using the printer Installation space Note the following points when using this printer to Make sure that you secure a space of at least 300 mm avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality around the entire printer, clear of any other objects, so decline.

  • Page 13: Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges

    Introduction ❏ Do not install the printer next to heat sources or ❏ To prevent the accumulation of dust and other directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air foreign matter in the printer, close all covers before conditioner.
  • Page 14 Introduction ❏ To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store For roll film, cut off any parts that are wavy or the removed ink cartridge properly. The ink supply curled, and then load the film again. port has a valve in it so it does not need to be capped. ❏...

  • Page 15: Introducing The Software

    Software on the Website The latest software versions for this printer can also be found on the Azon website. Download as required. https://www.azonprinter.com Note: Depending on your country or region, you may not be able to download software from the website.

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operations Open the roll film cover. Loading and Removing the Roll Film Lower the lock lever for the adapter holder to release the lock. Loading Roll Film Load roll film after attaching the supplied roll film adapters. Important: Insert the film just before printing.
  • Page 17 Basic Operations Adjust the size of the roll film adapters to the Attach the roll film adapters to both ends of the size of the roll core. roll film, and then lower the lock levers on the left and right to lock them in place. Change the size of both of the roll film adapters so that they are the same size.
  • Page 18 Basic Operations Roll the roll film slowly into the roll film holder. Insert the leading edge of the roll film into the film feed slot, and then feed the roll film by hand until the leading edge comes out from below the front cover.
  • Page 19 Basic Operations Press the Y button. Setting Auto Cut After a few seconds, the film moves to the starting print position. You can specify the method on the control panel. When you press the W button, operations start immediately. Note: Note: Pressing the X button within three seconds of ❏...
  • Page 20 Basic Operations Manual cut method Press the X button. A confirmation screen is displayed. Press the Z When Off is selected in the printer driver or off is button to cut using the built-in cutter. selected for Auto Cut in the control panel, the film can Press the l button to return to the previous be cut in any location after printing as described below.
  • Page 21 Basic Operations Press the Y button on the control panel to Lower the lock lever for the adapter holder to release the pressure roller. release the lock. The roll film is automatically rewound if the printer state is after the film cut but in the READY state.
  • Page 22 Basic Operations Raise the adapter lock levers to release the locks, and remove the roll film adapters from the roll film. After rewinding the roll film carefully, store it in the original package. Close the roll film cover. When continuing printing, press the Y button on the control panel.
  • Page 23 Basic Operations ❏ Ready Screen Checking and Setting This is displayed when loading roll film that has a printed barcode. The barcode is read the Film Type automatically, and the film type and amount remaining are displayed. You can start printing quickly.
  • Page 24 Basic Operations Film Type Settings Check that Ready is displayed on the screen. When printing immediately Send the print data from the computer. Buttons that are used in the following settings When using commercially available film for the first time Make custom film settings.

  • Page 25: Basic Printing Methods

    It may take a while before the printer returns to ready status after canceling a job. Matrix Series 2 Pronto Plus Series *3 Selecting Roll Film (Banner) from Source in the printer driver sets the top and bottom margins of the film to 0 mm.
  • Page 26 Basic Operations When printing on film longer than this, Roll Film Margin Parameter Margin Values you need Digital Factory DTF printing software. In this situation, select Roll Film (Banner) from Source in the 15mm A,B,C,D=15mm printer driver. * When Normal is selected, the value for is 20 mm for the following film.

  • Page 27: Turning Off The Power Using Power Off Timer

    Basic Operations Turning Off the Power About Power Management You can adjust the time before Power Management is Using Power Off Timer applied. Any increase will affect the printer’s energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change. The printer offers the following two power management options.

  • Page 28: Using The Control Panel Menu

    Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations Operate the menus as shown below. The explanations use the Maintenance menu as an example. Menu Maintenance Nozzle Check Maintenance Nozzle Check Press to print Print Job nozzle check pattern. Head Cleaning Film Head Alignment...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Menu

    Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Maintenance menu Menu item Description Press Z to start printing. Nozzle Check Press Z to start cleaning.
  • Page 30 Using the Control Panel Menu Film menu Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available when the optional hard disk unit is installed. Menu item Description Select Film Type Photo Film Lists supported Epson media. Proofing Film Fine Art Film Matte Film Plain Film Others...

  • Page 31: Printer Setup Menu

    Using the Control Panel Menu Menu item Description Roll Film Remaining Remaining Setup On, Off Set Length 5.0 to 99.5m Set Alert Length 1 to 15m Roll Film Setup Auto Cut On, Off Page Line On, Off Roll Film Margin Normal, Top15mm/Bottom15mm, Top 35 mm/Bottom 15 mm, Top 150 mm/Bottom 15 mm, 3mm,15mm Roll End Option...

  • Page 32: Printer Status Menu

    Using the Control Panel Menu Printer Status Menu Menu item Description Firmware Version xxxxxxx,xx.xx,xxxx Option Status Displays the options connected. Press Z to start printing. Print Status Sheet Calibration Date MM/DD/YY HH:MM Option Setup Menu The following menus are only displayed when the optional SpectroProofer mounter or Auto Take-up Reel Unit are installed.

  • Page 33: Preferences Menu

    Using the Control Panel Menu Preferences Menu Menu item Description Language Lists the supported languages. Unit: Length m, ft/in Unit: Temperature ˚C, ˚F Sleep Mode 5 to 210 minutes Power Off Timer Off, 1 to 24 hours Administrator Menu Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available when the optional hard disk unit is installed. Menu item Description Change Password...
  • Page 34 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Descriptions Maintenance Item Description Press the Z button to print a nozzle check pattern. Inspect the pattern Nozzle Check visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors. Head Cleaning Select the combination of ink colors for head cleaning, and the strength of the cleaning.
  • Page 35 Using the Control Panel Menu Film * Default setting Item Description Select Film Type Photo Film Select the type of film loaded. When loading commercially available film, or when using customized film settings, select the Custom Film Proofing Film settings name. Fine Art Film Matte Film Plain Film...
  • Page 36 Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Choose On to automatically cut roll film using the built-in cutter as each Auto Cut page is printed or Off to disable auto film cutting. The setting selected with the printer driver takes priority when the printer driver is used. If Auto Cut is Off, you can choose to print (On) or not print (Off) cut lines on Page Line roll film.

  • Page 37: Printer Setup

    Using the Control Panel Menu Printer Setup * Default setting Item Description Platen Gap Narrow Select the Platen Gap, which is the distance between the print head and the film. Normally, select Standard. Select a wider setting if print results are scratched or smudged.

  • Page 38: Printer Status

    Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Auto Black Ink Change If the black ink type setting in the printer and the printer driver differ, it can be changed automatically to the selected type by the printer driver. On: The black ink type is changed automatically, and printing is performed.

  • Page 39: Option Setup

    Using the Control Panel Menu Option Setup Item Description SpectroProofer You can check the current status of the SpectroProofer mounter installed on the printer, and initialize the settings. SProofer Status You can check the status of the SpectroProofer mounter. Device Version:ILS30 Displays the version of the ILS30EP installed on the mounter.
  • Page 40 Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Select Yes to restore all Network Setup content to default values. Restore Settings Preferences * Default setting Item Description Language Japanese, English, Select the language used on the control panel's screen. French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean,...
  • Page 41 Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Change Password Enter an administrator password of up to 20 characters. Selecting Administrator Menu displays a password prompt. The Administrator Menu will only be displayed if the correct password is entered, preventing non-administrators from accidentally changing settings.

  • Page 42: Print Head Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Important: Even if Auto Cleaning Setting from Auto Nozzle Check is set to Off, an auto nozzle check is always performed at the following times. Print Head Maintenance ❏ After initial ink charging An auto nozzle check is performed after ink charging to check the status of the nozzles.

  • Page 43: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    Maintenance Print Nozzle Pattern function (for roll film Make sure that the roll film or a cut sheet of A4 size only) or larger is loaded in the printer. A nozzle check pattern is printed at the top of the specified page (every page or every 10 pages).

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Print Head

    Maintenance From the printer Cleaning the print head Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: Although head cleaning can be performed from the printer, the cleaning procedures differ as explained below. Buttons that are used in the following settings From the printer You can clean all nozzles or select only those nozzles for which the printed nozzle check pattern indicates a...

  • Page 45: Adjusting Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)

    Maintenance Select the cleaning strength. To start, select Select the nozzle arrays for Powerful Cleaning. Normal. Press the u/d buttons and select the color pairs Press the u/d buttons to select the strength, and with faint or missing segments in the check pattern.
  • Page 46 Maintenance From the printer Notes on Head Alignment You can perform auto or manual adjustments. You can also select Uni-D, Bi-D 2-color, and Bi-D All Color Adjustments are made depending on the film adjustments from each menu. loaded in the printer. Make sure that the film is loaded correctly, and that a Select Film Type is selected.
  • Page 47 Maintenance Confirm that Maintenance is highlighted, and From the printer then press the r button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: Press the d/u buttons to select Head Alignment, and then press the r button. Buttons that are used in the following settings Select an adjustment item.
  • Page 48 Maintenance Note the numbers of the patterns with the fewest white lines or in which the white lines are most evenly spaced. This would be pattern "3" in the example shown in the illustration. The screen to enter a numeric value is displayed. Enter the value for each check pattern number (such as #1) and ink color that you checked in step 9, and then press the Z button.

  • Page 49: Replacing Consumables

    Maintenance Replacing Consumables Press the button on the control panel. Note: button is disabled while printing or Refilling Ink Cartridges cleaning. If one of the installed ink cartridges is expended, Select the cover for the ink cartridge you want to printing cannot be performed.
  • Page 50 Maintenance With the u mark on the ink cartridge facing up, Pull out the ink cartridge. press it in until you hear it click. Match the color of the ink cartridge to the color of the label on the back of the ink cover. Important: Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any...
  • Page 51 Maintenance Press and hold reseter on the maintanace box IC chip contacs until reseter led become steady. How to reset Important: Do not reset the Maintenance Box when the printer is turned on. Waste ink may leak. Insert the new maintenance box. Turn off the printer.

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