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Page 1 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods XPJ1462UFE-A-03...
Page 2 Guide. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause • Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for harmful interference in which case the user will be required failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the to correct the interference at his own expense.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Direct keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 For Safe Use Ink level indicator on the printer control panel .
Page 4 Installing MUTOH Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 5 Empty the waste ink tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Operations Table of Contents Daily maintenance at the end of work .
Page 6 When problems occur Table of Contents Messages and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status messages .
Page 7: For Safe Use
For Safe Use Safety Precautions...
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Lim ited access area Advanced Operations • The access to the following area is restricted to an operator who has received adequate training by MUTOH and by trained op- Maintenance erator. • This product must be installed in a room or the area surrounded by fence or partition where only properly trained operators can enter.
Page 9: Symbols
Provides supplemental or reference information. Note Appendix Indicates the link to the reference section. Note For the name of each part marked with warning or caution symbols, see "Before Use" on the XPJ-1642UF operation manual. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 10: Electrical Shock Hazard / Fire Hazard
Keep ink away from fire or heat source and Appendix It may not work properly if a plastic pipe is store in a cool, dark place in order to avoid connected to the pipe. risk of fire. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 11 This could result in an electrical shock or fire. Immediately power off the printer and disconnect the Operations power plug from the outlet. Then contact the MUTOH customer support. Follow the precautions below when handling Follow the precautions below when handling Maintenance the power cord.
Page 12: Installation
The warranty does not cover if the product has been modified or disassembled. Minimum three people are required for moving Do not tilt or turn the product upside down. this product.When moving, keep this product The ink inside the printer may spill. MUTOH level. cannot guarantee that the printer can run properly.
Page 13: Handling
• Do not touch the tip of a cleaning stick with fingers. If finger oil gets on the stick, it will damage the print head. • Do not reuse a cleaning stick. Dust sticking to the stick will cause damage to the print head. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 14 • Open the front cover or the maintenance Do not place any objects on the floor within cover. Appendix the gantry moving range. The gantry will hit it, • Move the printer. leading to damage to the product. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 15: Ink And Waste Fluid
• If ink gets in eyes, flush eyes with plenty of water for 15minutes and seek medical advice/attention immediately. • If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately and do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice/attention. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 16 MUTOH recommends you to use genuine ink. This printer is designed to deliver best performance by using MUTOH genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may affect the printer as well as print quality.This is not covered by the warranty.
Page 17: Other Possible Risks
Various Settings Basic Operations Advanced Operations Maintenance When problems Never put hands between the gantry and the side surface of the vacuum table. occur • Your hands may get caught and injured. Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 18 Operations Advanced Operations Keep away from the area that the gantry moves while printer is in operation. Maintenance • Parts of the body may be crushed and get injured. When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 19 • Do not touch around the UV-LED lamp. It gets hot and you may get burn injury. Before Use Safety Precautions Setup Various Settings Basic Operations Advanced Operations Maintenance When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 20: Warning Labels
For Safe Use Warning labels are affixed to the hazardous area of the printer. Read and follow the instructions on the labels. In case the warning labels came off or get dirty, please contact your local MUTOH dealer for replacement. Before Use Safety Precautions ②...
Page 21 Setup ⑥ ⑥ Various Settings ⑪ Basic Operations Advanced Operations Printer Rear Maintenance ⑬ ⑬ ⑬ ⑬ When problems occur ⑫ Appendix ⑪ Right Side Left Side *With gantry in the center position XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 22 Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eyes. IEC62471: 2006 ATTENTION. Ce produit émet un rayonnement optique potentiellement dangereux. Ne regardez pas directement la lampe quand elle est allumée. Peut être nocif pour les yeux. IEC62471: 2006 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 23 Hot Surface Hazard Label • Risk of burns. Do not touch this surface for 10 minutes after Maintenance printing. When problems ⑨ Steel Belt Caution occur • Do not touch this part to avoid injury. Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 24 Operations Maintenance When problems occur Appendix ⑬ Moving Parts Crush Hazard WARNING • Keep body parts away from this area. Keep body parts away from moving parts to avoid injury. 警　告可動部に身体を近づけないでください。はさまれてけがをするおそれがあります。 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 25: Instruction Labels
Instruction labels are affixed where special attention for operating this product is required. The contents of each label are shown here. Before Use Safety Precautions Setup ❶ Various Settings Basic Operations Advanced Operations Maintenance When problems Printer Front occur Appendix ❸ ❷ Printer Rear XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 26: Leveling Adjusters
Before powering on, make sure to lock the casters of this product using foot adjuster. If casters are not locked, the printer could move while printing. For how to adjust, see “Installation” on XPJ-1462UF Startup Guide. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 27 Before Use Printer main components / Functions Vacuum table dimensions Supported media Important Notes for using this product Connecting to a computer System configurations of this product...
Page 28: Printer Main Components / Functions
Open or close the cover for maintenance. Normally it is closed. Important When closing the front cover, make sure to push the center of the cover. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 29 • Ready-to-print status: Solid green • Printer is in operation: Blinking green • Ink is low: Solid yellow • Error occurred: Solid red " Status light : ”P.32 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 30: Rear View
Network connector Connect the Ethernet cable. ⑤ Exhaust fan Remove exhaust from inside the printer. ⑥ Exhaust fan filter Reduce ink mist contamination inside the printer. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 31: Carriage
Vacuum table Printing is performed on the vacuum table. The vacuum fan is mounted inside the table. " Vacuum control panel ”P.38 ," How to operate vacuum control panel ”P.39 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 32: Printer Control Panel
[Home] key : Tap to access to or exit the setup menu. ④ [Cancel] key : Tap to pause printing. Tapping the key again will resume printing. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 33 "off". The small LED above the Power button turns on when the power cord is plugged into an outlet. ⑦ Enter key Tap to confirm the menu or the value selected. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 34: Direct Keys
Enter key so that the printer begins cleaning. • By tapping Home key, the display will return to [Print Ready] or [Set media. then Tap [ ∧ ] key]. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 35 Advanced Operations Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer Maintenance System configurations of System configurations of this product this product When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 36: Ink Level Indicator On The Printer Control Panel
The indicator blinks when the smartchip recovery is being performed on the corresponding ink. " Smartchip recovery ”P.238 Appendix Ink level Ink is low 60% to 79% Ink level Ink is out 40% to 59% Ink level No ink bag is installed 20% to 39% XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 37 Advanced Operations Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer Maintenance System configurations of System configurations of this product this product When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 38: Vacuum Control Panel
Select the suction volume. ⑥ Suction Volume LED The LED of the selected suction volume lights up. 　Foot switch : Pause and resume of the suction by foot switch. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 39: How To Operate Vacuum Control Panel
☀ Print When problems 　 Media Set 　 Media Set occur Appendix Note The switch cannot be set to [Media Set] while printing is in progress. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 40 System configurations of System configurations of this product this product When problems occur Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Appendix Note Vacuum zones cannot be changed while printing. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 41 The suction volume active LED blinks when When problems • the suction was stopped automatically by the printer after printing occur • the suction was stopped by foot switch Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 42: Vacuum Table Dimensions
Printer front side The table has 24 screw holes for jig installation using M4 screws. A jig cannot be mounted on the area 48.6 mm from the rear end of the table. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 43: Supported Media
Connecting to a computer Weight up to 50 kg/m2 (including jig) Note Maintenance System configurations of System configurations of For recommended media, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. this product this product When problems occur Media handling cautions Appendix Follow these instructions to achieve expected print quality.
Page 44: Load Media Correctly
System configurations of System configurations of strike it. See the following section for details. this product this product " Printable area ”P.133 When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 45: Important Notes For Using This Product
Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer Mutoh recommends to use this printer at least once a week. Maintenance If the printer is not used for a long time, the print head could get clogged, causing damage to the printer.
Page 46: Some Parts Need To Be Replaced Periodically
Advanced Operations Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer Maintenance System configurations of System configurations of this product this product When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 47: Connecting To A Computer
• Use a network port that supports Gigabit Ethernet, and an Ethernet cable that supports Category 6 Gigabit Ethernet or later. Note • The OS support period of software supplied from MUTOH conforms to the Microsoft support lifecycle policies. • Please also check the system requirements of your RIP software if you are using.
Page 48 System configurations of this product this product Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 3-pin plug When problems occur Appendix 2-pin to 3-pin adapter plug XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 49 Attach the cable tie to the printer and use it to Maintenance System configurations of System configurations of secure the Ethernet cable to the printer. this product this product When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 50 Advanced Operations Connecting to a computer Maintenance System configurations of System configurations of this product this product When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 51: System Configurations Of This Product
Log into MUTOH Club*. https://mutoh-club.com/mutoh/guser/ Internet * MUTOH Club By signing up for MUTOH Club, it o ers free useful contents including - download the latest version of application, operation manual - download media pro le - check printer information...
Page 52: Setup
Setup Turning on the printer Setting up your printer Installing MUTOH Status Monitor Launching/ Opening/ Exiting MSM Installing VerteLith...
Page 53: Turning On The Printer
Turning on the printer Before Use Turning on the printer Setup Setting up your printer Setting up your printer Turn on the printer Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Close the front cover. Basic Launching/ Opening/...
Page 54: Turn Off The Printer
• Failure to do so may result in ink settling, causing print defects or printer failure. " Sleep Mode ”P.143 Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings If you are not using the printer for an extended period (maximum of one month), follow these steps to turn off the...
Page 55 • The gantry moves to the back of the printer. Setup Setting up your printer Setting up your printer • The message [Unload Media then Tap Enter] appears on the control panel. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Remove media and the jig and tap Enter key.
Page 56: Setting Up Your Printer
• Run a nozzle check and perform cleaning if nozzle clogs. Perform print head and bidirectional calibrations • Align ink dot placement between two print heads and in bidirectional printing. Installing MUTOH Status Monitor • Install MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) on your computer. Setup is complete! XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF...
Page 57: Configure The Initial Settings
You will need the following items other than supplied accessories for this procedure. Before Use Turning on the printer Turning on the printer Setup Setting up your printer Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Ink bag Cleaning cartridge: 8 Media: 1 Settings Status Monitor...
Page 58 • [Length:　㎜ ] appears. Setup Setting up your printer key to select the unit of length and tap Enter key. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Select whether to display the ink level indicator. Settings Status Monitor Monitor • [Remain Ink：Off] appears.
Page 59 Setting up your printer • key： increase or decrease numbers. • key： move the cursor to the previous digit number. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • key： move the cursor to the next digit number. Settings Status Monitor Monitor Enter all the digits.
Page 60: Activate The Printer
Once entered, tap Enter key. Note Please obtain the activation code from your local MUTOH dealer by email. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 61 Advanced Operations Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Note To obtain the activation code and Printer Activation Guide, access the following URL to log in to MUTOH Club and click [Register] Maintenance to complete user registration. https://mutoh-club.com/mutoh/guser/ When problems occur Appendix...
Page 62: Perform Initial Cleaning To Initial Ink Charging
Setting up your printer • Cleaning cartridge : 8 pieces • Ink bag : 6 pieces (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Varnish, White) • High-capacity ink pack adapter : 6 pieces Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor...
Page 63 Setup Setting up your printer • Insert it all the way in. • [Wash PrintHead ->Enter] appears, tap Enter key. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • [Washing Head] appears. The printer begins filling the Settings Status Monitor Monitor ink lines with cleaner.
Page 64 Remove the cleaning cartridges from all the ink slots. • When the message [Washing Head ＊＊％ ] appears, Setup Setting up your printer it begins flushing cleaner out of the printer. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Basic...
Page 65 The capacity of the waste ink tank is 2,000 ml. If the waste tank is empty or has a small amount of Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Make sure to prepare a container with at least waste fluids, you may not be able to drain fluid from the...
Page 66 Setup Setting up your printer Important Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Waste fluid may splash while draining from Settings Status Monitor Monitor the waste ink tank. Make sure to put the tip of...
Page 67 Setting up your printer WARNING • Waste ink collected from this product is classified as industrial waste. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid from the printer in compliance with Wastes Disposal Settings...
Page 68 Setting up your printer wait for three seconds. • Invert it with the ink outlet facing down and wait for three seconds. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor • Repeat this ten times (white ink : twenty times)
Page 69 Turning on the printer Turning on the printer Check that the lock lever of the high-capacity ink pack adapter is back to its original position. Setup Setting up your printer Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Basic Launching/ Opening/...
Page 70 Insert a smartchip card into the card slot. [Ink Refill **%] will appear. Setup Setting up your printer Note Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH A rubber plug on a new high-capacity ink pack Settings Status Monitor Monitor adapter is strong. Even if you fully insert it into the ink slot, it may be pushed back.
Page 71 • Make sure to match the color of the ink bag with the color of the label attached to each ink slot. • Insert it all the way in. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • [Ink Refill **%] will appear. Settings...
Page 72: Load Media
What you need : Media (over A3 size for nozzle check print) 1. Place media on the table Setup Setting up your printer Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Check that the message [Set media. Then Tap [ ∧ ] key] is displayed on the control panel.
Page 73 Setup Setting up your printer • [ ** : Detailed-Set : On] appears. • Tap Enter key. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Note Settings Status Monitor Monitor About the "Detailed-Set" menu • This menu is only displayed when the user type is selected for the first time.
Page 74 Enter key. • [**: Confirm Height: Off] appears. Selecting [On] will display the message to confirm if there is a change in media Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings height when a new media is loaded. This message will not appear when selecting [Off].
Page 75 • [Auto] : The printer pauses printing. After raising the height of the print head until the detector does not sense any obstacles, it will resume printing. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings • [Cancel] : The printer cancels printing and displays the error message.
Page 76 • The media height detector detects media while the gantry moves from the back to the front of the printer. If no obstacle is detected, go to the next step. " 3. Enter width and length of media, print start position ”P.76 Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor If the detector senses any obstacle, an error message will be prompted on the printer control panel.
Page 77 • Use key to enter the print start position for the front-back direction in “PF”. • Use key to enter the print start position for the left-right direction in “CR. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • Tap Enter key. Settings...
Page 78: Run A Nozzle Check And Cleaning
If there is no improvement, leave the printer for at least one hour and then perform cleaning or [Little Charge]. Once finished, print an image again. If the problem still persists, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. Note When using white ink, colored media, transparent films or semi-transparent films (such as OHP film, tracing paper and more) are recommended to use for nozzle check print.
Page 79 Load a media to print a nozzle check pattern on the vacuum table and select an appropriate vacuum zone and suction volume. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • When loading media on the table, change the Print / Media Set switch to Media Set.
Page 80 • When loading media on the table, change the Print / Note Media Set switch to Media Set. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • Place a media over A3 size in the landscape orientation This “Nozzle Check” can also be run from MiniMSM.
Page 81 • When loading media on the table, change the Print / Note Media Set switch to Media Set. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • Place a media over A3 size in the landscape orientation. • This "Nozzle Check B" can also be run from MiniMSM.
Page 82 Turning on the printer Turning on the printer Open the front cover. Setup Setting up your printer • [Cover Open] appears and the printer stops operation. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Basic Launching/ Opening/ Launching/ Opening/...
Page 83 Setting up your printer • Tap key so that [Nozzle check L/ Start -> Enter] will appear. • Tap Enter key. The printer begins printing a nozzle check L pattern. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Note Settings Status Monitor Monitor •...
Page 84 • If nozzle clogging persists after several “Normal” cleaning attempts, perform “Long” or “Little Charge” cleaning. For details of cleaning, see" Installing MUTOH Status Monitor ”P.93 Appendix Note If nozzle clogging still persists after "Long" or "Little Charge" cleaning, you can select the nozzles that do not suffer •...
Page 85: Perform Print Head And Bidirectional Calibrations
This calibration has two menus: "Adjust Head" and "Adjust Print". After performing "Adjust Head" calibration, you must perform "Adjust Print" calibration as well. "Adjust Head" calibration only may cause dot placement misalignment. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH " "Adjust Print" calibration ”P.88...
Page 86 Turning on the printer Turning on the printer Load a media on the table. Setup Setting up your printer " Load media ”P.72 Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Go to the "Adjust Head" menu. • Tap Home key ➡...
Page 87 Look at the print and find the pattern that looks the most aligned. The “Adjust Head” patterns are printed in Setup Setting up your printer the center and both ends of the media. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • Select the number written under the most aligned pattern. Settings Status Monitor...
Page 88 RIP software. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH • Custom : Custom menu adjusts the dot placement position for all the printing conditions that can be changed in the RIP software. Print...
Page 89 Turning on the printer Turning on the printer Load a media on the table. Setup Setting up your printer " Load media ”P.72 Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Go to the “Adjust Print” menu. Basic •...
Page 90 Look at the print and check if there is any misalignment. Setup Setting up your printer • In the example below, there is misalignment of dot placement. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor ・・・...
Page 91 Setting up your printer • In the example shown in step 2, you should choose [Pattern E1: 11] and tap Enter key. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Follow the steps 2 & 3 to do calibration for Print Head 2.
Page 92 Setting up your printer • In the example shown in step 5, you should choose [Pattern E1: 4] and tap Enter key. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Follow the steps 5 & 6 to do calibration for Print Head 2.
Page 93: Installing Mutoh Status Monitor
Once installed, follow the instructions on the MSM operation manual to complete initial set up and printer registration. Various Installing MUTOH • The following software and operation manuals are available for download from MUTOH Club. Settings Status Monitor MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) Allows you to view printer status, change printer's settings and run a test printing.
Page 94: Launching/ Opening/ Exiting Msm
Exiting MSM Launching from the Start menu of Windows • Windows 11 / Windows 10 Advanced Operations From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) > [MUTOH] > [MUTOH Status Monitor]. Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Maintenance When problems...
Page 95: Open Remote Panel
The remote panel allows you to view the printer status or remotely operate your printer. Click [Remote Panel]. Setup Setting up your printer Setting up your printer • The remote panel opens. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings Status Monitor Monitor Basic Launching/ Opening/...
Page 96: Minimsm
MSM can be downsized by enabling MiniMSM. The following operations are available from MiniMSM. How to open MiniMSM Setup Setting up your printer Setting up your printer Click [Settings] > [MiniMSM]. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Settings • MiniMSM appears. Status Monitor Monitor Basic...
Page 97: Installing Vertelith
After purchasing the license of VerteLith, follow the instructions on Install Guide supplied with the VerteLith package to complete user registration and installation. Various Installing MUTOH Status Installing MUTOH Once installed, follow the VerteLith user manual to complete initial setup and printer registration.
Page 98: Various Settings
Various Settings Key operation Print settings menu Test Print menu Maintenance menu Printer Status menu System Information menu Sleep Mode menu...
Page 99: Key Operation
Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu • Tap Enter key to confirm the setting / run the menu. Appendix • Tap key to return to the previous menu. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 100: Print Settings Menu
Fine Pattern A, B, D, E Adjust Layer Confirm Pattern, Adjust layer shifting in multi-pass layer printing when each layer Rough Pattern ALL, has different drop family setting. Rough Pattern B,D,E, Fine Pattern ALL, Fine Pattern B,D,E XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 101 " 2. Specify media height and printer's behavior when obstacle is detected" P.73 Media Height 0.0 mm to 151.5mm This option is available when Height is set to Manual. Enter the thickness of the media. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 102 Print Mode/ Effect/ Adjustment value of Adjust Print/ Media Setting/ Adjustment value of Adjust Layer Print/ Low Speed/Obstacle Detect. When [ALL] is selected, these settings will be copied to all user types. Initialization No,Yes Reset the settings of the selected user type. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 103 Specify the interval to perform flushing. The printer performs flushing each time the print head travels left and right the specified number of times. Normally specify [1]. When the multiple number of times is specified, print quality cannot be maintained. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 104 This will minimize white ink consumption in ready-to-print state. • Long: This mode performs more powerful ink maintenance than the Normal mode to maintain color consistency. Use this mode when color inconsistencies appear on the print. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 105 Ionizer Off, On In the ON setting, the ionizer removes electrostatics charges from the surface of media. Note " Maintenance for optional ionizer" P.201 This menu appears when using the optional ionizer. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 106 Reset all the user types. Advanced Settings Reset all the settings in [Advanced Settings]. Initial Settings Reset all the settings in [Initial Settings]. Reset all the settings in [User Type], [Advanced Settings], [Initial Settings], [Sleep Mode]. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 107: User Type
[Detailed-Set: On] • This menu only appears for the first time the user type is selected when loading media in the printer. For details, see the step 5 of " Load media" P.72 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 108: Adjust Layer Print
Type 1 and Type 15 and tap Enter key ➡ [Type **:1 Print Appendix Mode] appears. • Tap key to select [Type **:3 Adj. Layer Prn.]. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 109 Look at the pattern printed and follow these steps to adjust layer shifting. Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu " Head Fine Adjust calibration procedure" P.110 " Adjust Layer calibration procedure" P.111 Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 110 PG O set :1.5mm Bi-dir Low H. Height normal speed large drop family Note After performing "Head Fine Adjust" calibration, you must perform "Adjust Print" calibration as well. " "Adjust Print" calibration" P.88 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 111 Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu • Two types of block patterns are printed; left pattern: print white over magenta, right pattern: print magenta over Appendix white. • Top: white Top: magenta XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 112 • The currently selected number is shown in display (like Pattern B: 7). Use key to enter the number selected and tap Enter key. • In this example, you will enter [Pattern B: 6]. normal speed medium drop family H :150.0mm PG O set :1.5mm XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 113: Select Nozzle
System Information menu When problems Print a confirmation pattern. occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu • Tap key. Appendix • [Select Nozzle1 Print] appears. Tap Enter key. A confirmation pattern will be printed. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 114 Test Print menu Operations Maintenance menu Maintenance menu Advanced Operations Printer Status menu Printer Status menu Maintenance System Information menu System Information menu When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 115 • The pattern that has more active nozzles: ALL > A = B = C > D = E = F in order. • In case of pattern A and pattern D, select pattern A. System Information menu System Information menu • Tap Enter key. When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 116: Automatic Nozzle Checking
[Advanced Settings1 Multi Strike] appears. • Use kye to select [Advanced Settings11 Auto Nozzle Check]. Set the Auto Nozzle Check to ON. • Tap key. • Select [Auto Nozzle Check On] and tap Enter key. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 117 • To clear nozzle clogging, delete the job being on hold using the computer that you sent the job, then manually run a nozzle check and cleaning. MUTOH recommends you to clear the nozzles and print the job again.
Page 118: Test Print Menu
Sleep Mode menu type: Appendix Print mode/ Effect option/ Micro adjustment value of PF Adjust (Required media size: width 220 mm x length 25 mm) 2023/01/01 0:00 Quality i-Weave UVEx / PF Adjust: 0.00% XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 119 Test Print menu Operations Maintenance menu Maintenance menu Advanced Operations Printer Status menu Printer Status menu Maintenance System Information menu System Information menu When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 120 Standard Align ink dot placement for the selected print mode. Custom Fine Pattern ALL, Fine Align dot placement for all the printing conditions that can be Pattern A,B,D,E changed in the RIP software. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 121 Micro Change -5.00% to 0.00% to key to enter the micro adjustment value and tap System Information menu System Information menu 5.00% Enter key. When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 122: Gantry Feed Adjustment (Pf Adjust)
Sleep Mode menu Appendix • Tap key ➡ [PF Adjust1 Initial Print] appears. • Tap key ➡ [Initial Print FeedLength] appears. • Use key to enter the gantry feed length and tap Enter key. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 123 ➡ [PF Adjust1 Initial Print] appears. • Use key to select [PF Adjust2 Initial Change] and tap key. • Use key to enter the measured value and tap Enter key. This will be the initial adjustment value. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 124 • In this example, the distance you will measure is shown with the blue arrow between two dotted lines. (The blue arrow and dotted lines will not be printed) Printer Status menu Printer Status menu Maintenance System Information menu System Information menu When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 125 [-0.20] here, the number to be printed in the center of the patterns from the next time will be changed to [-0.20] and the number of the left most pattern will be [+1.00] and the number of the right most pattern will be [-1.40]. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 126: Maintenance Menu
If the printer will not be used for a long period of time, use this menu to flush the ink out of the printer. " When not using the printer for a long period of time" P.226 ," 2. Flush ink out of printer" P.227 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 127 When problems Ionizer Use this menu to check if the ionizer is working properly. occur " Maintenance for optional ionizer" P.201 Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu " Warning indicator light function" P.206 Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 128: Uv Scan
➡ [UV Scan Start] will appear. • Use key to select [UV Scan2 Number of UV Scan]. • Tap key. • Use key to specify the number of times and tap Enter key. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 129: Printer Status Menu
ToDoLength Displays the length of the print data. Done Displays the length printed. Remain Displays the length of data which has not been printed yet. Total Print Area Displays the total printed area. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 130: System Information Menu
Displays the ink type loaded on the printer. Maintenance menu Maintenance menu Advanced Operations Printer Status menu Printer Status menu Maintenance System Information menu When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 131: Sleep Mode Menu
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, Set the timer for automatic cleaning to be performed while in sleep System Information menu System Information menu 18, 24(hour) mode. When problems occur Sleep Mode menu Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 132: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Printing Sleep Mode Stop the printer for emergency...
Page 133: Printing
The area in front of the guide line on the front side of the table is outside the sensing area of the media height detector. Any object (including jig) which is higher than the media placed on the table should not be placed here. This will cause the print head to strike it. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 134: Printing Workflow
Stop the printer for Stop the printer for "Perform print head and bidirectional calibrations" P.85 emergency emergency Maintenance Print a design. • We will introduce the printing procedure using MUTOH RIP software "VerteLith". When problems "Start printing" P.135 occur "Advanced Operations" P.149 Appendix End the printing operation.
Page 135: Start Printing
"Perform print head and bidirectional calibrations" P.85 (if needed) Advanced Operations Stop the printer for Stop the printer for emergency emergency Start VerteLith. Select “XPJ-1462UF” from the list of printer（①） Maintenance • [XPJ1462UF] will appear.（②）。 When problems occur ② Appendix ①...
Page 136 • Select an image file and click [OK] to add it to the Hold queue （④） . You can add multiple files here. Maintenance When problems occur ④ Appendix Note • • You can also drag and drop files in the Hold queue. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 137 Sleep Mode Advanced Operations Stop the printer for Stop the printer for emergency emergency Maintenance ⑥ When problems occur [Edit Job Settings] （⑦） appears. Click the Printer Profile tab （⑧） . Appendix ⑦ ⑧ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 138 Note This example shows the settings for a single layer When problems printing with color inks. Change the settings occur depending on the types of printing you want. "Advanced Operations" P.149 Appendix ⑪ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 139 Appendix • The job will automatically move to the Hold queue after printing（⑭）. ⑭ When you are done printing for the day, perform a maintenance. "Daily maintenance at the end of work" P.186 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 140: Pause / Resume / Cancel A Print Job
Clicking the [Resume Print] icon（②）will resume the print job which is in “Wait for Print” status. Maintenance When problems occur ② Appendix Clicking the [Cancel] icon（③）will cancel printing the job. ③ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 141: Pause / Resume Printing
• To cancel printing and delete a print job, refer to the following section. Operations Stop the printer for Stop the printer for "Cancel printing" P.142 emergency emergency Maintenance To resume printing, tap Cancel key again. When problems occur Important Appendix MUTOH cannot guarantee print quality of prints paused once. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 142: Cancel Printing
1 and 2 again. Note You can also cancel printing from Mini MSM. • Clicking the [Print Cancel] icon while printing will cancel the print job (you cannot resume printing). "MiniMSM" P.96 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 143: Sleep Mode
• ink bags have sufficient ink. sleep mode for a long period of time, • the waste ink tank has enough space. empty the waste ink tank. "Empty the waste ink tank" P.182 XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 144 • The gantry and the carriage will move to the maintenance position. Important If any obstacle is detected, the message [Unload Media then Tap Enter] will appear again. Remove media and the jig, and tap Enter key. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 145 • When the printer wakes up from sleep mode, an appropriate automatic cleaning (automatic head cleaning or "Little Charge" cleaning) will be performed by the timer for automatic maintenance depending on the elapsed time. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 146: Stop The Printer For Emergency
Two buttons are located on the front left and right of the printer and two buttons are located on both ends of the gantry. Operations Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Advanced Operations Stop the printer for emergency Maintenance When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 147 The message [Release emergency stop button] appears. • To release the emergency stop state, turn the button to the right. Note This message is not displayed when the emergency • stop button is already released. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 148 The message [Initializing] appears. Operations Stop the printer for emergency Maintenance The message [Set media. then Tap [ ∧ ] key] appears. When problems occur • The printer is ready to print. Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 149: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Layer printing Jig layout printing...
Page 150: Layer Printing
Before Use Setup Single-pass layer printing XPJ-1462UF is capable of printing two layers of white or varnish and color in a single pass. We call it "single-pass layer Various Settings printing". The white or varnish layer can be automatically generated from a single image file to be printed over (overlay printing) or under (underlay printing) a color layer as shown below.
Page 151 ② Layer Printing Method（④） Appendix • To print white or varnish layer over color layer, select [WhiteVarnish-Overlay]. To print color layer ③ over white or varnish layer, select [WhiteVarnish- Underlay]. ④ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 152: Multi-Pass Layer Printing
Layer 1 Media Settings for multi-pass layer printing In the Edit Job Settings, click the Printer Profile tab and select the [Multi-Pass Layer Printing] checkbox（①）. • The layer list view appears（②）. ① ② XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 153 ❻ Mirror Selecting the checkbox will flip an image. ❼ Copies Change the number of copies to be created in the same layer. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 154 • Layer Printing Method: [WhiteVarnish-Overlay (KCMY-WWVV)] Once you have set the print settings, click [Submit for Print] on the bottom right so that the job will move to the Print queue. Printing begins after RIP processing. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 155: Multi-Pass Layer Printing With Nesting
Jig layout printing When problems Front occur Layer 2 Clear media Front Layer 1 Appendix Printed image Nesting procedure and print settings Click to select the print jobs you want to nest. （①） ① XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 156 Click to select the nested job and click [Edit] or [Edit Job]. Appendix In the Edit Job Settings, click the Printer Profile tab and select the [Multi-Pass Layer Printing] checkbox. （④） ④ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 157 [Layer_1] is printed over [Layer_2]. Note icon to change the printing order. bring to top layer bring to bottom layer ⑥ • move up move down XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 158 Jig layout printing Jig layout printing • Color Mode: [KCMYWWVV] When problems occur • White Generation: [On All Pixels with Specified Density] • Density: [100%] Appendix • Layer Printing Method: [WhiteVarnish-Underlay ⑨ (KCMY-WWVV)] XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 159: Jig Layout Printing
Settings Example of jig layout settings using nested jobs Basic Operations Advanced Operations Layer printing Layer printing Maintenance Jig layout printing When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 160: Printing Procedure Using Jig Layout
Enter a name of jig layout [Procedure] • Select [Import Jig Layout]. • Click [Browse] and select a jig layout file ③ saved in SVG format. • Click [OK]. The Add Jig Layout page will appear. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 161 • When the [Minimize Jig Margins] checkbox is selected, you can set the minimum X/Y values to 0 mm. When disabled, the minimum X/Y value will be 5 mm. Spacing（⑦） • Specify the space between jig slots in the horizontal and vertical direction. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 162 By selecting the [Show Hint] checkbox (⑩) , you can see the explanation of Jig Definition and Jig Printing. Basic Operations Advanced Operations Layer printing Layer printing Maintenance Jig layout printing When problems occur ⑩ Appendix XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 163 In the Edit Job Settings, click the Jig Layout tab (②) . Appendix ② Select the [Enable Jig Control] checkbox (③). • From the Select Jig Layout drop-down list, select the jig layout you created （④） . ③ ④ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 164 Once you have set the print settings, click [Submit for Print] on the bottom right so that the job will move to the Print queue. Printing begins after RIP processing. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 165: Simple Jig
Operations Layer printing Layer printing Maintenance Jig layout printing When problems occur Select the [Enable Jig Layout Printing] checkbox （②） . • The Print Jig Layout option appears （③） . Appendix ② ③ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 166 Show Print Preview（⑥） • When enabled, you can see the frame and the number added to the slot in preview. Print Jig Layout icon（⑦） • Click to display the Print Jig Layout dialog. XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 167 Click [Submit for Print] (⑩). Maintenance Jig layout printing • Once the job has been sent to the printer, the When problems printing progress will be display under the Print occur Jig Layout icon. Appendix ⑩ XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 168: Maintenance
Maintenance About Maintenance Wearing protective equipment Agitating ink Checking ink level and replacing ink Empty the waste ink tank Daily maintenance at the end of work Printer maintenance Replacing consumable parts When not using the printer for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer...
Page 169: About Maintenance
Once in six months "Replace the cleaning wiper" P.214 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer Important In following cases, please contact your local MUTOH dealer to request service personnel. • The same system error occurred repeatedly. • The massage notifying the life of motors, pumps or UV-LED lamp is displayed on the control panel. "Messages and Error Messages" P.232 XPJ-1462UF...
Page 170: Wearing Protective Equipment
"Replacing and cleaning the exhaust fan filter" P.222 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer How to wear the supplied gloves Wear the rubber gloves over the polyethylene gloves. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 171: Agitating Ink
In either case, you can bring the printer back to normal condition by agitating the ink. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer Make sure to read the following sections before this task. "Handling" P.13 "Ink and waste fluid" P.15 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 172: Ink Agitation Procedure
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 173 • Insert it all the way in so that it is correctly seated. Note Make sure you insert the high-capacity ink pack adapters into the original slots. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 174: Checking Ink Level And Replacing Ink
(0% to 100%). 1 2 3 4 : 100 / 90 / 80 / 70 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer 5 6 : 100 / 90 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 175: When An Ink Bag Is Nearing Replacement
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 176: Replace With A New Ink Bag
• In this figure, the ink bags in Slot 1 and Slot 6 need replacement. Note Ink End If it happens during sleep mode, the printer continues in sleep mode after the beep sound stops. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 177 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer Note Put the empty ink bag in a plastic bag and dispose of it according to the local regulations. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 178 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer on the high-capacity ink pack adapter. • Insert the ink bag all the way in to seat properly. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 179 Note Attach it so that the light-blocking cover comes Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer inside the high-capacity ink pack adapter. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 180 When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 181: Replace The Adapter's Plug For High-Capacity Ink Pack Adapter
Moving or transporting printer If you do not replace the plug, do not choose "Yes". Using the high-capacity ink pack adapter without replacing the plug can cause ink leakage. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 182: Empty The Waste Ink Tank
Use the Print /Media Set switch on the vacuum control panel to set to [Media Set]. • The Print LED will turn off. "Select Print/Media Set" P.39 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 183 Open the cover of the waste ink valve case, and then take the drain tube valve out from the case. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 184 Hook the drain tube valve on the clamp of the Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer waste ink valve case, then close the cover. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 185 When not using the printer water systems. for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 186: Daily Maintenance At The End Of Work
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 187: Daily Maintenance Flow
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 188: Preparations For Daily Maintenance
• Do not use non-designated maintenance cleaner. Replacing consumable parts Replacing consumable parts • To purchase the optional accessories such as designated maintenance cleaner, contact your local MUTOH dealer. When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Wear the rubber gloves over the polyethylene gloves.
Page 189 Moving or transporting printer When [Daily Maintenance End ->Enter] appears, Important you can start maintenance. "Perform a daily maintenance" P.190 The standard daily maintenance time is about 5 minutes. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 190: Perform A Daily Maintenance
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 191 Next moisten the surface of print head nozzles. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 192 • Never rub against the nozzle surface. This could cause damage to the print head. • When the entire nozzle surface has been moistened, you can stop it. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 193 • If the ink or dust is on the cleaning stick during cleaning, submerge the stick into the maintenance cleaner in the plastic cup. • If the dirt does not get off, replace with a new cleaning stick and move to the next step. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 194 Use the cleaning stick to clean the right side of the Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer wiper. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 195 Check that [Daily Maintenance End -> Enter] appears on the printer control panel. • Tap Enter key. • The printer automatically performs a "Short" cleaning. • Once the cleaning is complete, the printer automatically enters to sleep mode. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 196 • Check the ink level in the ink bags. When the message [Ink Low] appears on the control panel, replace with a new ink bag. • Agitate the ink in the ink bags. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 197: Printer Maintenance
• Do not open the front cover and the maintenance cover. • Make sure to install the new ink bags. If cleaning is interrupted, it may consume more ink. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 198 If nozzle clogging still persists, go to Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 199: Cleaning Each Part Of The Printer
➡ [Maintenance1 Cleaning] appears. • Tap key several times to select [Maintenance6 Daily Maintenance]. key and when [Daily Maintenance Start -> Enter] appears, tap Enter key. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 200: Important
"4. Clean the cleaning wiper and the parts around the capping unit" P.194 Important Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer The standard daily maintenance time is about 5 minutes. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 201: Maintenance For Optional Ionizer
Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer • Polyethylene gloves, rubber gloves, protective eye wear • Cotton swab or cleaning kit Wear protective equipment. "Wearing protective equipment" P.170 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 202 • If the filter gets very dirty, replace with a new one and Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer clean it again. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 203 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 204 Moving or transporting printer Remove media. key to move the gantry to the front of the printer, and then turn off the printer. "Turn off the printer" P.54 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 205: Wearing Protective Equipment
• Check that the O ring is fit into place. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer O ring XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 206 Warning Indicator light Possible cause Solutions Checking ink level and Checking ink level and • Abnormal discharge Flash three times every Please contact your MUTOH dealer you Advanced Alarm(ALM) replacing ink replacing ink Operations seconds purchased from. • Internal circuit broken...
Page 207 • Before maintenance on ionizer or replacement of electrode needle, make sure to turn off the printer. Performing these tasks with power on could lead to an electrical shock or accident. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 208: Replacing Consumable Parts
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 209: Replacement Flow
* （Replacement or cleaning of exhaust fan filter can be done without putting the printer into CR maintenance mode.） (For replacement of the ionizer’s electrode needle, see "Replace with a new electrode needle" P.204 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 210: Replace The Flushing Box Pad
When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 211 When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 212 • When removing the pad from the flushing box, be careful of ink dripping. • Put the used pad in a plastic bag and dispose of it according to the local regulations. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 213 Check that [CR Maintenance End -> Enter] appears on the control panel and tap Enter key. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer • The message [CR Maintenance Start -> Enter] appears. • The procedure ends here. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 214: Replace The Cleaning Wiper
"1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state" P.209 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer Open the front cover and the maintenance cover R. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 215 If sebum gets on the stick, it will damage the print head. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 216 When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 217: Replace The Emitting Window Glass Of The Uv-Led Lamp
Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer "Wearing protective equipment" P.170 Put the printer in CR maintenance state. "1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state" P.209 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 218 Using your printer without them will cause damage to the lamp. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 219 When not using the printer When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 220: Replace The Filter Of Uv-Led Lamp
"1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state" P.209 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer Open the front cover and the maintenance cover L. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 221 Check that [CR Maintenance End -> Enter] appears on the control panel and tap Enter key. • The message [CR Maintenance Start -> Enter] appears. • The procedure ends here. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 222: Replacing And Cleaning The Exhaust Fan Filter
• The gantry moves to the front of the printer. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer • [Print Ready H:XXX.Xmm Type1] appears. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 223 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer If the lter looks dirty as shown on the left, you must replace with new one. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 224 Attach a new filter to the cover. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 225 Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer key. • The gantry goes back to the home position. • [Set media. then Tap[ ∧ ] key.] appear. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 226: When Not Using The Printer For A Long Period Of Time
Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer Once the maintenance is complete, close the front cover and maintenance cover and tap Enter key. "5. End the maintenance" P.195 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 227: Flush Ink Out Of Printer
Then store it and the high-capacity ink pack adapter in the light-blocking cabinet. The procedure ends here. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 228: Skip Daily Maintenance And Power Off The Printer
Appendix Replacing consumable parts Replacing consumable parts When not using the printer for a long period of time Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 229: Initial Ink Charging After Flushing Ink Out Of The Printer
Once ink bags are installed, follow the instructions on “4. The procedure after installing ink bag” P.71 perform initial ink charging. Moving or transporting printer Moving or transporting printer XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 230: Moving Or Transporting Printer
This product must be repacked in the original packaging and packaging materials as you purchased. Settings equipment equipment Otherwise it will cause damage or failure. When moving or transporting your printer, make sure to consult your local MUTOH dealer. Basic Agitating ink Agitating ink Operations...
Page 231: When Problems Occur
When problems occur Messages and Error Messages Troubleshooting...
Page 232: Messages And Error Messages
F / W update required MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) is required to update the controller firmware. Messages For the method of updating, see the section “Firmware Update” in the MUTOH >> Controller F / W << When problems Status Monitor operation manual.
Page 233 Dump data available When Header Dump is set to [ON], this message appears notifying that there is a dump data to be printed. "Header Dump" P.103 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 234: Error Message And Possible Solutions
(This message appears when Remain Ink is set to [On]) [****] No S/C Card A smartchip card is not inserted. (The printer will stop operation) Insert a smartchip card into the card slot. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 235 Appendix [****] S/C CodeErr The smartchip card inserted is not supported by this printer. Please contact your local MUTOH dealer. [****] Broken Chip The smartchip card is damaged. Replace with a new smartchip card. [****] Check Ink Ink cartridge is not inserted correctly.
Page 236 [Print] Once you finish loading media and working on the table, change the Print/Media Set switch on the vacuum control panel to [Print]. XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 237 Nozzle Area Nuzzle Clog Present occur Select. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please contact your local MUTOH dealer. Appendix Emergency Stop Emergency stop button has been pushed. Reboot Printer To release the button, see “Stop the printer for emergency”...
Page 238 • During smartchip recovery execution, the ink being recovered blinks in the ink status menu or the ink indicator. "Ink level indicator on the printer control panel" P.36 "Printer Status menu" P.129 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 239: Error Requiring Restart
If the same error occurs again, pleace contact your local Messages and Error Messages MUTOH dealer. Be sure to tell us the code number of the error message when you contact us. When problems Message...
Page 240: Troubleshooting
• Make sure to use the latest version of MSM. To check the latest available version, go to Help > Version > Check for updates in Basic MSM. If old version is installed in your computer, download the latest version from MUTOH Club. Operations...
Page 241: Printer Operation-Related Trouble
Messages and Error Messages Messages • Check that you use the printer within the recommended environmental When problems conditions. occur Startup Guide”Check before installation”P.5 Troubleshooting Appendix XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 242: Media-Related Trouble
• Do not place any objects (including jig) which are higher than the media placed on the table here. This will cause the print head to strike it. "Printable area" P.133 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 243: Printing-Related Trouble
The carriage pauses at the left or the right side of the printer while printing. • The OS support period of software supplied from MUTOH conforms to the Microsoft support lifecycle policies. • Please also check the system requirements of your RIP software if you are using.
Page 244 • If you use a thin or soft media and suffer from wrinkles, setting the suction volume lower will help to improve print quality. "How to operate vacuum control panel" P.39 ,"Load media" P.72 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 245 "Run a nozzle check and cleaning" P.78 • Perform a daily maintenance. "Cleaning each part of the printer" P.199 • If the nozzle still clogs, perform "Little Charge". "Head cleaning" P.197 XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 246 Basic "Cleaning each part of the printer" P.199 ,"Run a nozzle check and cleaning" Operations P.78 Performed head cleaning, but the • If the problem persists, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. Advanced nozzle still clogs. Operations Important Do not use light reflective media. It may have a chance to cure the ink on Maintenance the print head.
Page 247: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Optional accessories / Consumable supplies 250 Revision history...
Page 248: Specifications
Specifications Before Use Setup Model name XPJ-1462UF Printing method On demand piezo method Various Driving method Firmware servo/ DC motor drive Settings Gantry feeding method Ballscrew feeding Media hold-down system Vacuum fan Basic Ink curing system UV-LED lamp Operations Maximum width...
Page 249 Revision history Revision history Current consumption 200V to 240V: 6 A or below Dimensions Height 1,339 mm Width 2,770 mm Depth 1,459 mm Mass Printer 500 kg XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
Page 250: Optional Accessories / Consumable Supplies
Optional accessories / Consumable supplies Before Use Setup For information about optional accessories and consumable supplies, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. Various Settings Basic Operations Advanced Operations Maintenance Specifications Specifications When problems occur Optional accessories / Consumable supplies Appendix...
Page 251: Revision History
V.1.05 or later 2024.3 Basic Operations Advanced Operations Maintenance Specifications Specifications When problems occur Optional accessories / Optional accessories / Consumable supplies Consumable supplies Appendix Revision history XPJ-1462UF XPJ-1462UF Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

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