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XPJ-1682UR
Operation Manual
Operations and Maintenance Methods
XPJ1682URE-A-01

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  • Page 1 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods XPJ1682URE-A-01...
  • Page 2 Guide. cause harmful interference in which case the user will be • Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for required to correct the interference at his own expense. failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Launching MSM ............35 For Safe Use Displaying MSM .
  • Page 4 Loading a roll media into the printer ....Sleep mode flow ........... . . 101 Table of Contents To wake up from sleep mode .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Replacement flow ........... 181 How to wear the supplied gloves .
  • Page 6 Media-related trouble ..........226 Table of Contents Printing-related trouble .

  • Page 7: For Safe Use

    For Safe Use Safety Precautions...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Provides supplemental or reference information. Note 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-1682UR operation manual. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 9: Electrical Shock Hazard / Fire Hazard

    Failure to do so could result in an electrical shock or fire. For the designated power cord, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. • The power cord should have the protective ground terminal and make sure to plug in securely.
  • Page 10 This could result in an electrical shock or fire. Immediately power off the printer and disconnect Basic Operations the power plug from the outlet. Then contact the MUTOH customer support. Various Follow the precautions below when handling the Follow the precautions below when handling the Settings power cord.

  • Page 11: Installation

    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 cannot level. guarantee that the printer can run properly. XPJ-1682UR...

  • Page 12: 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-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 13 • Power off the printer. When problems • Disconnect the power cord. occur • Open the front cover or the maintenance cover. • Move the printer. Appendix XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 14: Ink And Waste Fluid

    • When storing waste fluid for a long time, slightly loosen the cap on the container to allow air. Do not tightly close it. • Do not mix waste ink with any other chemical substances, not even in small amounts. When mixed with other chemicals (e.g. oxidants), heating may occur. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 15 Use MUTOH genuine ink. Maintenance 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. When problems...

  • Page 16: 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 ①...
  • Page 17 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-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 18 • Wear necessary protective equipment when handling ink. Basic Operations Waste Fluid Caution Label ⑧ • Waste ink has negative effects on human health. Wear Various protective mask, glasses, gloves, and clothing when handling. Settings Maintenance When problems occur Appendix XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 19 Dan hab yungh youq gij digih haijbaz 2000m doxroengz 壮文 Various haenx ancienz sawjyungh. Settings 维文 Maintenance 汉文 “仅适用于非热带气候条件下安全使用。” 藏文 When problems occur 蒙古 文 Dan hab yungh youq gij dienheiq diuzgen mbouj dwg diegndat Appendix 壮文 haenx ancienz sawjyungh. 维文 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 20: Instruction Labels

    “Applying the ink color labels” P.31 Wh Wh Make sure to match the color of the ink to the color on this label and insert the correct ink cartridge (ink bag). XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 21 DH-42093-00b　定格銘板 (XPJ-1682UR) ② Rating Plate For Safe Use • Rating Plate provides the model number and serial number of KV6UXXXXXX the printer. Before Use Safety Precautions Basic Operations Various Settings ③ Drain Tube Valve Caution Close Open Maintenance • The label indicates the open/close position of the drain tube valve.

  • Page 22: Before Use

    Before Use Printer main components / Functions Connecting to a computer System configurations of this product Launching/ Opening/ Exiting MSM Installing VerteLith Printing area Supported media Precautions...

  • Page 23: Printer Main Components / Functions

    Maintenance Launching/ Opening/ Launching/ Opening/ Exiting MSM Exiting MSM When problems occur Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Appendix Printing area Printing area Supported media Supported media Precautions Precautions XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 24 Keep the media in place to ensure proper feeding. The holddown pressure can be individually reduced or canceled by slide lock levers on the pressure rollers. Color sensor This sensor reads the adjustment pattern and the printer automatically runs print head and bidirectional (Adjust Print) calibrations. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 25: Rear View

    Remove exhaust from inside the printer. Media feed lever Hold down or release the media. This lever is interlocked with the media feed lever on the front side. Media guide Pass a roll media through the media guide. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 26 Launching/ Opening/ Exiting MSM Exiting MSM AC inlet This is used to connect the power cord. When problems occur Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Appendix Printing area Printing area Supported media Supported media Precautions Precautions XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 27: Printer Control Panel

    ❹ [Cancel] key : • Tap to pause printing. Tapping the key again will resume printing. • Tapping the key while no printing is performed will cut a sheet off the roll media. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 28 “off”. The small LED above the Power button turns on when the power cord is plugged into an outlet. ❼ [Enter] key: Tap to confirm the menu or the value selected. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 29: Direct Keys

    [Enter] key so that the printer begins cleaning. Long. “Perform a head cleaning” P.64 [Cancel] key see“Cutting media” P.99 Tap to access the Cut Media menu. For details, Tap to feed media. For details, see “Feeding media” P.96 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 30: Ink Level Indicator On The Printer Control Panel

    Precautions Precautions “Smartchip recovery” P.221 Ink level Ink is low 60% to 79% Ink level Ink is out 40% to 59% Ink level No ink cartridge is installed 20% to 39% XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 31: Applying The Ink Color Labels

    Launching/ Opening/ Launching/ Opening/ Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot4 Slot5 Slot6 Slot7 Slot8 Exiting MSM Exiting MSM When problems occur Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Appendix Printing area Printing area Supported media Supported media Precautions Precautions XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 32: Connecting To A Computer

    Note occur Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith • The OS support period of MUTOH software follows the Microsoft support lifecycle policies. • When using RIP software, please also check the system requirements of your RIP software. Appendix Printing area Printing area...
  • Page 33 • The illustration above shows the peer-to-peer connection between this product and computer. The connection method varies depending on your environment. • If you are using the LAN connection, make sure that your printer and computer are on the same subnet. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 34: 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 (printer information uploaded through MSM can be viewed) <Print Support Software>...

  • Page 35: Launching/ Opening/ Exiting Msm

    Launching from the Start Menu of Windows Supported media Supported media • Windows 11 / Windows 10 From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) - [MUTOH] - [MUTOH Status Monitor]. Precautions Precautions Displaying MSM 1. Double click the MSM icon in the task tray.

  • Page 36: Displaying Remote Panel

    1. Right click the MSM icon in the task tray, and click [Exit]. Supported media Supported media Note Precautions Precautions While using your printer, do not exit MSM. To close the MSM window, click [Settings] - [Close]. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 37: Installing Vertelith

    Once installed, follow the VerteLith user manual to complete initial setup and printer registration. of this product of this product Maintenance Launching/ Opening/ Launching/ Opening/ Exiting MSM Exiting MSM When problems occur Installing VerteLith Appendix Printing area Printing area Supported media Supported media Precautions Precautions XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 38: Printing Area

    Printing area • When the Media Initial menu is set to “Top&Width” • After cutting the media Printable Area Supported media Supported media Margin can be changed from the Side Margin menu. Precautions Precautions XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 39: Supported Media

    The default head height is set to “Low”. In the “Low” setting, media up to 0.3 mm thick can be loaded on the printer. Note For recommended media, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 40: Media Handling Cautions

    • After removing your roll media from the media flange, wind it back onto the roll properly and put it in the original plastic bag. Then store it in the package it came in. • Avoid high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight when storing media. • Keep the media dry. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 41: Precautions

    Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Mutoh recommends to use this printer at least once a week. If the printer is not used for a long time, the print head could get clogged, causing damage to the printer. Appendix Printing area...

  • Page 42: Some Parts Need To Be Replaced Periodically

    Motors, Pumps, Print heads Maintenance Launching/ Opening/ Launching/ Opening/ Exiting MSM Exiting MSM When problems occur Installing VerteLith Installing VerteLith Appendix Printing area Printing area Supported media Supported media Precautions XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 43: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Printing workflow Powering ON / OFF Loading a roll media into the printer Nozzle check and cleaning Calibrating your printer Start printing Advanced settings Operating from the printer control panel Sleep Mode...

  • Page 44: Printing Workflow

    Perform print head and bidirectional Sleep Mode Sleep Mode calibrations (if needed). “Calibrating your printer” P.66 Print a design. • We will introduce the printing procedure using MUTOH RIP software "VerteLith". “Start printing” P.83 End the printing operation. “Daily maintenance at the end of work” P.156 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 45: Powering On / Off

    • All the key light up. Start printing Start printing • Printer initialization begins. Appendix • When the message [Welcome] appears on the display, release the button. Advanced settings Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 46: Turning The Power Off

    [Cancel] key will turn off the printer without performing a daily maintenance. • • Powering off without daily maintenance could cause nozzle clogging. Normally make sure to perform a daily maintenance. [Enter] key. • The message [Please Wait] appears. • The carriage will move to the maintenance position (left side of the printer). XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 47 Advanced settings Once the cleaning has finished, the message [Power Off] appears and the printer begins powering off. Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 48: Loading A Roll Media Into The Printer

    • If ② adaptor cannot be removed, turn the handle on the flange anti-clockwise to loosen (see Step 2), then remove it. • If you are using 3-inch core roll media, skip this step. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 49 Sleep Mode Twist the handle clockwise to lock the flange. Important Check that the flange is firmly locked. If not, the media can be removed from the flanges while printing, affecting the print quality. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 50 Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Slide both left and right media holders about 30 cm towards the center of the slider for easy access. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 51 Roller shaft guide plate (right) Do the same for the left media holder to slide up the roller shaft guide plate as far as it will go and tighten the screws. Roller shaft guide plate (left) XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 52 3. Placing the media onto the media holder Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Twist the knob bolt on the right side of the media holder anticlockwise to loosen. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 53 • When you adjust the position of the media holder (left), do not move it more than 450 mm away from the left- hand end. The printer will not be able to detect media. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 54 Advanced settings If you set the torque, continue to check the following. • ①：When looking from the right side, check that the protrusion on the roller shaft guide plate is fitted into between Operating from the Operating from the two protrusions on the flange end cap. printer control panel printer control panel • ②：When looking from the rear side of the printer, check that the flange end cap is properly placed on the protrusion on the roller shaft guide plate. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 55 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode You can access to the media feed lever from the rear side of the printer. • To release the pressure rollers, push the lever as far as it goes. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 56 Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode From the front side of the printer, pull the media for approximately 1 m. • Pass the media between the UV light protective cover and the media guide and pull it. UV light protective cover XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 57 If not, print quality can be affected. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode If needed, use a slide lock lever on the pressure rollers to individually cancel or reduce the pressure. “Canceling or reducing pressure rollers individually” P.93 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 58 Advanced settings • If it is held like “No Good” example, pull the media feed lever towards you as much as possible, then adjust the position Operating from the Operating from the “3. Placing of the left or right side of the media holder until the both edges of the media are held down properly (see printer control panel printer control panel the media onto the media holder” P.52 ). Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Good No Good XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 59 Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode [Home] key. “User: Type** OK?” appears on the printer control panel. • Use to choose the correct user type and tap ([Enter]）to start media initialization. • End the media loading. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 60: Nozzle Check And Cleaning

    In such cases, go to [Maintenance3 : Cleaning] and perform [Little Charge] cleaning. Then print and check the result. 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. XPJ-1682UR...
  • Page 61 . For details of "Nozzle Area Select", see “Select Nozzle” P.114 • Printer information (date and time printed, serial number, firmware version, Head Select setting, Nozzle Area Select setting) is printed next to the pattern. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 62 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Note • The above pattern is an example of 6-color configuration. • Printer information (date and time printed, serial number, firmware version) is printed next to the pattern. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 63 • The above pattern is an example of 6-color configuration. In this example, the area that no background color is printed is shown in blue. • Printer information (date and time printed, serial number, firmware version, Head Select setting, Nozzle Area Select setting) is printed next to the pattern. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 64: Perform A Head Cleaning

    • Do not open the front cover and the maintenance cover. • Do not raise pressure rollers. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode • Do not remove ink cartridges (ink bags). • Make sure to install the new ink cartridges (ink bags). XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 65 If missing lines persists after several attempts of "Normal" cleaning, refer to the following coping strategies. Perform the "Long" cleaning. (If the problem persists, go to the next step.) Perform the following cleaning. (If the problem persists, go to the next step.) • “Cleaning flow” P.174 Go to Maintenance menu > Cleaning menu and perform "Little Charge" cleaning. (If the problem persists, go to the next step.) “Cleaning” P.124 Perform the soak cleaning: “Soak Cleaning” P. 171 If nozzle still clogs, you can select the nozzles that do not suffer from clogging to continue printing. “Select Nozzle” P.117 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 66: Calibrating Your Printer

    ・“Media feed adjustment” P.77 Appendix This adjustment will correct the media feed amount. Advanced settings Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 67: Print Head Calibration ("Adjust Head")

    • If performing the auto calibration does not improve print quality (banding or graininess appears), do an auto calibration again or run the "Adjust Head" calibration from "Standard" or "Custom". • If a roll media curls or warps, load it into the printer again. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 68 Follow these steps to run the calibration. printer control panel printer control panel “Adjust Head : When [Auto] is selected” P.69 “Adjust Head : When [Standard] or [Custom] is selected” P.70 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 69 • If performing the auto calibration does not improve print quality (banding or graininess appears), run an [Auto] calibration again or perform [Custom] calibration. • If a roll media curls or warps, load it into the printer again. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 70 Note Tapping [Cancel] key while printing a pattern will cancel printing. Enter the number written under the most aligned pattern. • In the above example, you will enter [Pattern E: 4]. • key：Change the number. • [Enter] key：Confirm the change. • If you have selected [Adjust Head2: Custom] and [Fine Pattern ALL], you will need to select and enter the number from each pattern A, B, D and E. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 71: Print Quality Calibration ("Adjust Print")

    • If you want to use the different print mode in your RIP software from the mode specified in the printer control panel, make sure to run the "Adjust Print" calibration from "Custom" to check alignment in the adjustment patterns A, B, D and E beforehand. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 72 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode “Print quality calibration ("Adjust Print")” P.71 key. Follow these steps to perform a calibration. “Adjust Print: When [Auto] is selected” P.73 “Adjust Print: When [Standard] or [Custom] is selected” P.74 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 73 • If performing the auto calibration does not improve print quality (banding or graininess appears), run an [Auto] calibration again or perform [Custom] calibration. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 74 [Enter] key to end the calibration. Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode No Good Good No Good Print Head 1 Print Head 2 • If the amount of misalignment is large, move to step 3. • If the amount of misalignment is small, move to step 6. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 75 Enter the number you selected. printer control panel printer control panel • For the illustration in step 3, you will enter [Pattern E1: 12]. • key : change the number. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode • [Enter] key : Confirm the change. • If you have selected [Adjust Print3: Custom] > [Rough Pattern ALL], you will need to select and enter the number from each pattern A, B, D and E. Follow the steps 3 & 4 to do calibration for Print Head 2. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 76 • [Enter] key：Confirm the change. • If you have selected [Adjust Print3: Custom] > [Fine Pattern ALL], you will need to select and enter the number from Sleep Mode Sleep Mode each pattern A, B, D and E. Follow the steps 6 & 7 to do calibration for Print Head 2. Adjustment pattern for each print mode print mode pattern High Quality Pattern E Quality Production High Speed Pattern D Draft XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 77: Media Feed Adjustment

    “Loading a roll media into the printer” P.48 Access the "PF Adjust" menu in the user type menu. • Tap [Home]key. [Setup] appears. • Tap key twice so that [User Type: Typee 1] appears. • Use key to select a user type. • Tap [Enter] key. • Tap key to display [PF Adjust]. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 78 Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Follow this step to perform adjustment. “Run an automatic media feed adjustment” P. 79 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 79 Advanced settings Advanced settings The value after the automatic media feed adjustment is automatically saved in Micro Change. Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 80 」marks printed. printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Note The above pattern is an example of 6-color configuration. For 4-color configuration, only outer pattern (black marks) will be printed. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 81 • If the length being displayed and the measured distance match: move to the next step. • If the length being displayed and the measured distance do not match: go back to step 1 and do the adjustment again. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Note The above pattern is an example of 6-color configuration. For 4-color configuration, only outer pattern (black marks) will be printed. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 82 For example, if you have entered “-0.20” and print a micro adjustment pattern, values printed below block pattern will be changed to (from left) +1.00, +0.60, +0.30, 0.00, -0.20 (reference value), -0.30, -0.40, -0.70, -1.00, -1.40. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 83: Start Printing

    Print an image Nozzle check and cleaning Nozzle check and cleaning Maintenance Start VerteLith. Select “XPJ-1682UR” from the list of printer（①） Calibrating your printer Calibrating your printer • [XPJ-1682UR] will appear.（②） 。 When problems occur Start printing Appendix ②...
  • Page 84 Advanced settings Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel ④ Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Note • You can also drag and drop files in the Hold queue. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 85 Advanced settings Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel [Edit Job Settings] （⑦） appears. Click the Printer Profile tab （⑧） . Sleep Mode Sleep Mode ⑦ ⑧ XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 86 Calibrating your printer Calibrating your printer When problems (you can also print with default settings). ⑩ occur Start printing Appendix Advanced settings Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode ⑪ XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 87 Calibrating your printer When problems occur • The processing status of the job (Sending, Waiting for ripping, Ripping, Waiting for Print) can be viewed（⑬）. Start printing Appendix Advanced settings Advanced settings ⑬ Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel • The job will automatically move to the Hold queue after printing（⑭）. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode ⑭ XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 88: Pause / Resume / Cancel A Print Job

    Clicking the [Resume Print] icon（②）will resume the print job which is in “Wait for Print” status. Appendix Advanced settings Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the ② printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Clicking the [Cancel] icon（③）will cancel printing the job. ③ XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 89: Advanced Settings

    When printing on thin or soft media, wrinkles can be prevented by turning down the vacuum fan. “Vacuum Fan” P.108 Start printing Start printing Appendix Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 90: Printhead Height

    Because of wide distance between the print head and media, printing with "High" setting will generate ink mist, causing the following symptoms: • Nozzle clogging • Ink smudges due to ink mist • Ink sticking inside of the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 91 Advanced settings height setting. Operating from the Operating from the printer control panel printer control panel Close the front cover. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Perform print quality calibration. “Print quality calibration ("Adjust Print")” P.71 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 92: Changing Holddown Pressure Using Media Feed Lever

    Important Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Every time after you change the holddown pressure by the media feed lever, you must perform the media feed adjustment. “Media feed adjustment” P.77 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 93: Canceling Or Reducing Pressure Rollers Individually

    Thin or soft media is likely to cockle while printing. Wrinkles can contact the bottom side of the print head causing ink smudge on the media. Canceling the pressure rollers on both edges of media will help to prevent cockling. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 94 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Push down the tab on the slider lock lever, then slide it to the front. • To reduce pressure, slide it to front until it clicks. • To cancel the pressure roller, fully slide it to the front until it clicks into place. Normal Cancel XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 95 Start printing Appendix Advanced settings Operating from the Operating from the Close the front cover. printer control panel printer control panel Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Perform media feed adjustment. “Media feed adjustment” P.77 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 96: Operating From The Printer Control Panel

    Sleep Mode Sleep Mode • key: Feed the media backward. • key: Feed the media forward. Note Long tap the key to feed the media with high speed. Once it has reached the intended position, release the key. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 97: Pausing / Resuming Printing

    [Cancel] key again to resume printing. Pausing Print Operating from the Cancel Print -> Enter printer control panel Important Sleep Mode Sleep Mode MUTOH cannot guarantee the print quality when you resume the printing. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 98: Canceling Printing

    Cancel Print -> Enter • The data sent to the printer will be deleted. Operating from the printer control panel Note Sleep Mode Sleep Mode You can also cancel the job from the remote panel on MSM. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 99: Cutting Media

    • When the Output Mode menu is set to “Auto Cut”, the printer cuts the media automatically after printing. Sleep Mode Sleep Mode “Output Mode” P.109 • The cutter blade is consumable parts. Replace it when needed. “Replacing Cutter” P.189 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 100: Menus You Can Access While Printing

    • The value displayed is reference only, not guaranteed. • If print data does not contain length information, "0" will be displayed in all items. Displays the MPS status (ON or OFF). The settings of MPS can be changed in MSM. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 101: Sleep Mode

    Before putting the printer into sleep mode, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to perform a daily maintenance. For detailed procedures, please refer to the following . “Daily maintenance at the end of work” P.156 Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 102: To Wake Up From Sleep Mode

    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-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 103: Various Settings

    Various Settings Key operation Print settings menu Test Print menu Maintenance menu Printer Status menu System Information menu Roll Length Manage menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu...

  • Page 104: Key Operation

    Menu 1 • Use to go to the menu. Setup Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Menu 2 Test Print Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Menu 3 Cleaning ・ ・ ・ Menu 8 Sleep Mode XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 105 System Information menu Appendix Test Print 6 Palette Roll Length Manage menu Roll Length Manage menu Test Print 7 Adjust Head Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 106: Print Settings Menu

    • Production: Select this to print with standard quality and speed. • High Speed: Select this for high-speed printing. • Draft: Select this to print at faster than High speed mode. Effect None, i-Weave UVEx An appropriate effect option is selected automatically. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 107 • Fine Pattern ALL: Print all the fine adjustment patterns and enter an adjustment value for each pattern. • Fine Pattern A,B,D,E: Print a fine adjustment pattern selected from A, B, D or E and enter the adjustment value. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 108 Print Mode/ Effect/ Adjustment value of Adjust Print/ PF Adjust / Vacuum fan / Thickness. When [ALL] is selected, these settings will be copied to all user types. Initialization Reset the settings of the selected user type. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 109 • Off: Select this when you do not use the take-up unit. • Take Up: Select this when you use the take-up unit. • Auto Cut: Automatically cuts the printed media off the roll media. “Method of Cut” P.112 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 110 • Blow 0 : Margin will decrease than when set to 0. Note • When the Output Mode menu is set to [Off], the margin between pages will be the length specified in the Start Feed menu plus 10 mm. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 111 Select the width that the print head travels for printing from the Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu following options: • Data: travels the data width. • Machine: travels the full printer width. • Media: travels the media width. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 112 High mode gives too much pressure or when you are using thin media. • High: Normal cutting pressure. Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Slant Check Off , On When set to [On], the printer checks skew while feeding media. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 113 Key operation Key operation • On: Select this to perform an ink flushing on the flushing box. Normally, the Pass Count menu should be set to [1]. MUTOH cannot Basic Operations Print settings menu guarantee print quality if it is set to more than [1].
  • Page 114 “Select Nozzle” P.117 Print Print a confirmation patterns. Nozzle Area Select Nozzle All , Select the nozzle area to use for printing. Nozzle A ,B ,C ,D ,E ,F XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 115 Note • Dump data is used for reference information when you receive technical support. • When you are printing through computer, the print settings configured in the RIP software will be printed here. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 116 Reset all the user types. Advanced Settings Reset all the settings in [Advanced Settings]. Init. Settings Reset all the settings in [Initial Settings]. Reset all the settings in [User Type], [Advanced Settings], [Initial Settings], [Sleep Mode]. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 117: Select Nozzle

    Printer Status menu When problems occur System Information menu System Information menu Appendix Roll Length Manage menu Roll Length Manage menu Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 118 Printer Status menu When problems occur System Information menu System Information menu Appendix Roll Length Manage menu Roll Length Manage menu Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 119: Automatic Nozzle Checking (When Optional Drop Sensor Is Installed)

    1.When nozzle cloggings were detected • The printer runs an automatic cleaning to clear nozzles. Cleaning         ＊＊％ In case the print head has been selected in the “Head Select” P.114 • cleaning is performed on the selected print head only. • Cleaning cycle to be performed is up to three times. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 120 Sleep Mode menu • Delete the job being on hold using the computer that you sent the job, then manually run a nozzle check and cleaning. “Run a nozzle check” P.60 ,“Perform a head cleaning” P.64 MUTOH recommends you to clear the nozzles and then print the job again. Tapping [Enter] key will delete the message and continue printing the job being on hold without clearing nozzles. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 121: Test Print Menu

    Roll Length Manage menu Roll Length Manage menu (Required media size: width 220 mm x length 25 mm) Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu 2024/01/01 0:00 Quality/i-Weave UVEx/PF Adjust:0.00% Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 122 (Required media size: width 297 mm x length 210 mm) Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Note The Palette menu appears only when • the print mode is set to High Quality or Production. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 123 • Fine Pattern A, B, D, E: Select a pattern from A, B, D or E and run a print head calibration. Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 124: 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.201 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 125 Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu cleaning each part of the printer. “Daily maintenance at the end of work” P.156 “Cleaning each part of the printer” P.174 Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 126: Printer Status Menu

    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. Ink expiration Displays ink expiration date. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 127: System Information Menu

    Printer Status menu Printer Status menu When problems occur System Information menu Appendix Roll Length Manage menu Roll Length Manage menu Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 128: Roll Length Manage Menu

    After cutting the print off the roll media, print a roll remaining length management information (roll media type, remaining length, date printed) on the roll media. This “Roll Length” P.129 information cannot be printed when the is set to [Off ]. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 129 • In case the printer is unable to read the code even if this setting is [ON], check that the following settings are set to [OFF] or [Auto cut]. “Media Initial” P.109 ,“Output Mode” P.109 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 130: Scan

    Media Adjustment menu “Loading a roll media into the printer” P.48 “Print” P.128 Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu Check that the code printed on the media has passed through the pressure rollers. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 131 Media Adjustment menu “Roll Length” P.129 • The printer is unable to scan the code when the Output Mode menu is set to [Take Up]. “Output Mode” P.109 Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 132: Media Adjustment Menu

    Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu • Use key to select [Menu7 Media Adjustment]. key. • [User Type Type*] appears. Note The user type number currently selected is displayed in "*". key to select a user type. • Tap key. The user type being selected is switched to the one you just selected. • The display goes to the Thickness menu. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 133 “Print quality calibration ("Adjust Print")” P.71 ,“Media feed adjustment” P.77 Appendix Roll Length Manage menu Roll Length Manage menu [Enter] key to end the calibration. Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 134: Sleep Mode Menu

    Cleaning Interval 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, Set the timer for automatic cleaning to be performed while in sleep 18, 24(hour) mode. Media Adjustment menu Media Adjustment menu Sleep Mode menu XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 135: Maintenance

    Maintenance About Maintenance Wearing protective equipment Agitating ink Checking ink level and replacing cartridge Emptying 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 the printer...

  • Page 136: About Maintenance

    When not used for a long period 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 print head is displayed on the control panel.

  • Page 137: Wearing Protective Equipment

    • If ink gets in eyes, flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice/attention immediately. • If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately and do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice/ attention. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 138: Agitating Ink

    If UV inks or waste fluids come in contact with skin or eyes, it may induce allergic reaction or inflammation. When you do this operation, always wear protective gloves (such as solvent-resistant gloves) and goggles to avoid contact with skin or eyes. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 139: When Using Ink Cartridges

    • Invert it with the ink outlet facing down and wait for Moving or transporting Moving or transporting three seconds. the printer the printer • Repeat this ten times. Note 3 sec. x 10 • There is no need to agitate varnish ink. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 140 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 141: When Using Ink Bags With High-Capacity Ink Pack Adapters

    Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Tilt the adapter and absorb the ink dripping off the adapter using a cleaning stick. • Tilt it with the ink outlet slightly facing down. • When tilting the adapter, make sure that the side with the warning label attached is facing down. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 142 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 143: Checking Ink Level And Replacing Cartridge

    100 / 90 / 80 / 70 the printer the printer Note If the ink level blinks at 10 percent, the smartchip recovery is being performed on the corresponding ink. “Smartchip recovery” P. 221 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 144: When An Ink Cartridge (Ink Bag) Is Nearing Replacement

    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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 145: Replacing With A New Ink

    • If you do not have a new ink cartridge (ink bag) for replacement, leave the old one installed. This may cause the nozzle clogs. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 146 • Invert it so that the ink outlet is facing down and wait for three seconds. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting • Repeat this ten times (*white ink: twenty times). the printer the printer Note x 10 3 sec. There is no need to agitate varnish ink. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 147 • The beep sound stops. • In this illustration, the ink bags in the slots 1 and 8 need replacement. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Remove the high-capacity ink pack adapter of the ink bag to be replaced. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 148 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 149 Insert the new ink bag while lowering the lock lever Moving or transporting Moving or transporting on the high-capacity ink pack adapter. the printer the printer • Insert the ink bag all the way in to seat properly. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 150 Insert the high-capacity ink pack adapter into the ink slot. • Make sure to match the color of the ink bag with Slot5 the color of the label attached to each ink slot (This illustration is an example of 4-color configuration). ( 4colors ) • Insert it all the way in so that it is correctly seated. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 151 Moving or transporting Important the printer the 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-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 152: Emptying Waste Ink Tank

    Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction. For this operation, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves) and goggles to prevent ink from contacting with your eyes or skin. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 153: Procedure

    Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Open the cover of the waste ink valve case, then take the drain tube valve out from the case. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 154 Hook the drain tube valve on the clamp of the Moving or transporting Moving or transporting waste ink valve case, then close the cover. the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 155 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 156: Daily Maintenance At The End Of Work

    To perform a daily maintenance without entering to sleep mode or powering off, go to [Maintenance10: Daily Maintenance]. “Cleaning each part of the printer” P. 174 • Make sure to perform a daily maintenance in the correct order. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 157: Step 1. Preparations For Maintenance

    • Do not use non-designated maintenance cleaner. When not using the printer When not using the printer • To purchase the optional accessories such as designated maintenance cleaner, contact your local MUTOH for a long period of time for a long period of time...

  • Page 158: Step 2. Putting The Printer Into Sleep Mode

    • The carriage will move to the maintenance position. When this message appears on the control panel, start Daily Maintenance performing a daily maintenance. Next ー＞ Enter “Step 3. Perform a daily maintenance” P. 159 • Do not tap the [Enter] key. This will exit the maintenance state. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 159: Step 3. Perform A Daily Maintenance

    Look at the glass attached on the bottom surface of the UV-LED lamp on the left side and check if ink is on Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the glass. the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 160 Next moisten the surface of print head nozzles. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer “2. Cleaning of the parts around the print head” P. 161 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 161 When not using the printer Place the tray under the carriage. for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 162 • Do not leave the tray under the carriage. Leaving it for a long time could cause the ink to cure on the nozzle surface of the print head due to reflection of ambient light. • If maintenance cleaner gets on the printer, wipe it off with a paper towel. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 163 If the dirt does not get off, replace it with a new cleaning stick. for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 164 Wipe off ink and dust on the cleaning wiper (black Moving or transporting Moving or transporting rubber part) with a cleaning stick. the printer the printer • Clean both left and right sides of the wiper. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 165 [Enter] key. Daily Maintenance • The carriage moves to the position to clean the right Next ー＞ Enter UV-LED lamp. Next Clean the UV-LED lamp on the right side. “4. Cleaning of the UV-LED lamp on the right side” P. 166 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 166 UV-LED lamp on the right side and check if ink is on the the printer the printer glass. Note The carriage can be moved by hand. Move the carriage slowly to the position you can check the glass on the bottom and check it. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 167 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 168: Step 4. Ending The Daily Maintenance

    • Check that the lid of the maintenance cleaner is shut properly and store it. • Used cleaning stick and the maintenance cleaner left in the plastic cup are industrial waste. Dispose of them in accordance with the local regulations. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 169 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 170: Printer Maintenance

    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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 171: Soak Cleaning

    Go to the “Soak Cleaning” menu. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting • Tap [Home] key so that [Menu1 Setup] appears. the printer the printer • Use key to choose [Menu3　Maintenance]. • Tap key [Maintenance1: 　Cleaning] appears. • Use key to choose [Maintenance5:　Soak Cleaning]. key. • [Soak Cleaning /Start ->Enter] appears. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 172 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 173 • Close the maintenance cleaner bottle tightly and store it. • Used paper towel and the maintenance cleaner left in the plastic cup are industrial waste. Dispose of them in accordance with the local regulations. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 174: Cleaning Each Part Of The Printer

    1.Put the printer in daily maintenance state. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Prepare necessary items for a daily maintenance. “Step 1. Preparations for maintenance” P. 157 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 175 “3. Cleaning of the cleaning wiper and the parts around the capping unit” P. 164 for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 176: Cleaning The Color Sensor

    Put the printer into CR maintenance state. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting “1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state” P. 181 the printer the printer Gently open the covers in the following order: • ① Front cover • ② Left side maintenance cover XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 177 Replacing consumable parts Important When not using the printer When not using the printer If the problem persists, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. for a long period of time for a long period of time Note Moving or transporting...

  • Page 178: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    Open the front cover. 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 179 Close the front cover. 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 180: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Exhaust fan filter the printer the printer “Replacing and cleaning the exhaust fan filter” P. 197* *（Replacement or cleaning of exhaust fan filter can be done without putting the printer into CR maintenance mode.） XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 181: Replacement Flow

    2.Replace consumable parts Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Follow each instruction to replace a part. “Replacing consumable parts” P. 180 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 182: Replacing The Flushing Box Pad

    Gently open the covers in the following order: • ① Front cover Moving or transporting Moving or transporting • ② Right side maintenance cover the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 183 “Wearing protective equipment” P. 137 Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Put the printer into the CR maintenance mode. “1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state” P. 181 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 184 Put the used pad in a plastic bag and dispose of Moving or transporting Moving or transporting it according to the local regulations. the printer the printer Note When removing the pad from the flushing box, be careful of ink dripping. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 185 When not using the printer When not using the printer • The message [CR Maintenance Start -> Enter] appears. for a long period of time for a long period of time • Tap [Home] key and the procedure ends here. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 186: Replacing The Cleaning Wiper

    Put the printer into the CR maintenance mode. “1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state” P. 181 Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 187 Put the used pad in a plastic bag and dispose of Moving or transporting Moving or transporting it according to the local regulations. the printer the printer Note When removing the cleaning wiper, be careful of ink dripping. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 188 When not using the printer When not using the printer • The message [CR Maintenance Start -> Enter] appears. for a long period of time for a long period of time • Tap [Home] key and the procedure ends here. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 189: Replacing Cutter

    Gently open the covers in the following order: for a long period of time for a long period of time • ① Front cover • ② Left side maintenance cover Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 190 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 Moving or transporting Attach a new cutter. the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 191 [Home] key and the procedure ends here. 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 192: Replace The Filter Of Uv-Led Lamp

    Wear protective equipment. “Wearing protective equipment” P. 137 Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Put the printer into the CR maintenance mode. “1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state” P. 181 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 193 Close the left side maintenance cover. the printer the printer Close the front cover. Check that [CR Maintenance End -> Enter] appears on the control panel and tap [Enter] key. • The message [CR Maintenance Start -> Enter] appears. • Tap [Home] key and the procedure ends here. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 194: Replace The Emitting Window Glass Of The Uv-Led Lamp

    Wear protective equipment. “Wearing protective equipment” P. 137 Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Put the printer into the CR maintenance mode. “1.Put the printer in CR maintenance state” P. 181 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 195 Using your printer without them will cause damage to the lamp. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 196 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 197: Replacing And Cleaning The Exhaust Fan Filter

    Wear protective equipment. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting “Wearing protective equipment” P. 137 the printer the printer Check that the printer is not in operation. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 198 Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer If the lter looks dirty as shown on the left, you must replace with new one. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 199 When not using the printer for a long period of time for a long period of time Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer Close the cover of the exhaust fan filter. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 200 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 Moving or transporting the printer the printer XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 201: When Not Using The Printer For A Long Period Of Time

    Moving or transporting Moving or transporting the printer the printer 2. Flush ink out of printer Go to the “Ink Discharge” menu. • Tap [Home] key. [Menu1 Setup] appears. • Tap key several times to select [Menu ３ Maintenance]. • Tap key. [Maintenance1 Cleaning] appears. • Tap key to select [Maintenance3 Ink Discharge]. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 202 The procedure ends here. Moving or transporting Moving or transporting 3. Power off the printer the printer the printer Press and hold the Power button for more than two seconds. • The printer begins powering off. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 203: Moving Or Transporting The Printer

    • When moving the printer, make sure to keep it level. replacing cartridge replacing cartridge • Do not tilt the product. The ink inside the printer may spill. MUTOH cannot guarantee that the printer can run properly. When problems Emptying waste ink tank Emptying waste ink tank •...
  • Page 204 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 the printer Move the printer. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 205 Moving or transporting Close the right side maintenance cover. the printer Close the front cover. Connect the cables including the power cord. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 206: Transporting The Printer

    Daily maintenance at Daily maintenance at Appendix the end of work the end of work When transporting the printer, make sure to consult your local MUTOH dealer. Printer maintenance Printer maintenance Replacing consumable parts Replacing consumable parts When not using the printer...

  • Page 207: Initial Ink Charging After Flushing Ink Out Of The Printer

    Moving or transporting the printer Perform initial ink charging. “When using ink cartridges” P. 208 “When using ink bags with high-capacity ink pack adapters” P. 209 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 208 • Insert it all the way in. Important Moving or transporting the printer Make sure to use the printer with the same ink configuration as before transporting and insert each ink cartridge into the original ink slot. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 209 Moving or transporting Insert the ink bag into the high-capacity ink pack the printer adapter while lowering the lock lever on the adapter. • Insert the ink bag all the way in to seat properly. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 210 Slot5 • Insert it all the way in. ( 4colors ) Important Make sure you insert it in the original ink slot. Do not insert in a different ink slot even if it is the same color. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 211 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. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 212: When Problems Occur

    When problems occur Messages and Error Messages Troubleshooting...

  • Page 213: Messages And Error Messages

    F / W update required Appendix MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) is required to update the controller firmware. For the method of updating, see the section “Firmware Update” in the MUTOH Status >> Controller F / W << Monitor operation manual.
  • Page 214 The print head has moved to the print start position. If it shows the intended position, End -> Enter (Enter). Power Off Turning OFF the printer. Wait for a while. Insert Ink Cartridges Charging the ink. Insert ink cartridges. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 215 The operational life of the pump motor has almost expired. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continues operation) -> Enter Contact your local MUTOH dealer. Life Times [CR Motor] The operation life CR motor has almost expired. (Continues operation) -> Enter Contact your local MUTOH dealer.
  • Page 216 Before Use Life Times [C Pump*] The operational life of the circulation pump has almost expired. (Continues operation) OK -> Enter Contact your local MUTOH dealer. Basic Operations Ink Circulation **% Ink circulation is being performed in the printer. Various Settings...

  • Page 217: Error Message Display And Remedies

    Change the setting to the head height displayed. PG: ***　W：XXXX mm “Printhead Height” P. 90 [****] Ink End Ink is out. (Stops operation) Replace with a new ink cartridge (ink bag). “Replacing with a new ink” P. 145 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 218 Insert them into the correct ink slots. [****] S/C Ink Err The ink cartridges (ink bags) cannot be used for this printer. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. [****] S/C CodeErr Inserted ink cartridge (ink bag) is not a proper one.
  • Page 219 Set Media Initial to "Top&Width" or "Width" and then select "Menu 6 Roll Length Manage". “Roll Length Manage menu” P. 128 Cannot Operate The media is not loaded. Load the media. No Media “Loading a roll media into the printer” P. 48 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 220 Nozzle Area Select. Nuzzle Clog Present Messages and Error Please contact your local MUTOH dealer. Messages Appendix Ink Not Expired? Check the “Use Before” date on the cartridge (ink bag) label.

  • Page 221: Smartchip Recovery

    Note • [*] in the error message indicates the target ink slot. • During smartchip recovery execution, the ink cartridge being recovered blinks in the ink status menu. “Ink” P. 126 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 222: Error Requiring Restart

    Appendix removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer. If the same error occurs again, pleace contact your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to tell us the code number of the error message when you contact us. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 223: 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. When problems...
  • Page 224 Then perform cleaning or “Little Charge” again and check the print result. Various Settings • If the problem still persists, contact your local Mutoh dealer. Check that the Ethernet cable is connected securely to the Ethernet port. Maintenance Check that the network settings are configured correctly.

  • Page 225: Boot-Up Trouble

    “Check before installation” of the “Startup Guide” Is there any error message displayed on MSM? • Go to the Printer Status tab in MSM and check that if any error message is displayed in the Status Information. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 226: Media-Related Trouble

    • Use the slide lock lever on the individual pressure rollers to reduce or cancel the pressure. “Canceling or reducing pressure rollers individually” P. 93 Note If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to “The media is jammed” P. 233 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 227 “The media is jammed” P. 233 Symptom Possible cause and Remedy Check that the media is loaded into the printer correctly. The media skews during printing. “Loading a roll media into the printer” P. 48 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 228: Printing-Related Trouble

    Category 6 Gigabit Ethernet or later. Messages Messages Appendix Note • The OS support period of MUTOH software follows the Microsoft support Troubleshooting lifecycle policies. • When using RIP software, please also see the system requirements of your RIP software.
  • Page 229 Did you perform Print quality adjustment? • Perform Print quality adjustment. Printing is blurred. “Print quality calibration (“Adjust Print”)” P. 71 Did you perform Media feed adjustment? • Perform Media feed adjustment. “Media feed adjustment” P. 77 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 230 Did you perform media feed adjustment? • Perform a media feed adjustment. “Media feed adjustment” P. 77 Is ink cartridge (ink bag) within the validity period? • Use a non-expired ink cartridge (ink bag). XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 231 • Use a non-expired ink cartridge (ink bag). Do you set the Color Maintenance menu to [Off ]? Troubleshooting • Set the Color Maintenance menu to [Normal] or [Little]. “Color Maintenance” P. 114 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 232 Is it time to replace the cleaning wiper or the pad for the flushing box? • Check the conditions of cleaning wiper and flushing box pad and replace Troubleshooting them if required. “Replacing the flushing box pad” P. 182, “Replacing the cleaning wiper” P. 186 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 233: The Media Is Jammed

    When the head height is set to Low or Middle, change it to High and then move the carriage. After moving, change the head height back to Low or Middle. “Printhead Height” P. 90 XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 234 Slide the edge holder to remove it from the media. Before Use Important Basic Operations If any deformation is found on the edge holder, stop using it and contact your local MUTOH dealer. Various Settings Maintenance When problems From the front side of the printer, fully pull the media occur feed lever towards you to release the pressure rollers.
  • Page 235 “Direct keys” P. 29 [Start Printing? Nozzle Check F] appears, tap [Enter] key. • The printer will print the nozzle check pattern F. Check the nozzle check print to see all nozzles are clear. If you find missing or thin lines on the print, go to “Perform a head cleaning” P. • • If all lines are clearly printed, you can start printing. XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 236: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications of this product Optional accessories / Consumable supplies 240 Revision history...

  • Page 237: Specifications Of This Product

    Specifications of this product Before Use Basic Operations Name Description Model name XPJ-1682UR Various Settings Printing method On demand piezo method Driving method Firmware servo/ DC motor drive Media feed method Maintenance Multipoint pressurizing Grid roller system Media hold-down system...
  • Page 238 5.0 A or less A (AC 200V to 240V) Power consumption Power off 20 W or below Ready-to-print 70 W or below Sleep Mode 21 W or below Operation 950 W or below XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...
  • Page 239 Stand 32 kg Take Up unit 8 kg Maintenance (Optional unit) When problems occur Appendix Specifications of this product Optional accessories / Optional accessories / Consumable supplies Consumable supplies Revision history Revision history XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...

  • Page 240: Optional Accessories / Consumable Supplies

    Optional accessories / Consumable supplies Before Use Basic Operations For information about optional accessories and consumable supplies, please contact your local MUTOH dealer. Various Settings Maintenance When problems occur Appendix Specifications of this product Specifications of this product Optional accessories /...

  • Page 241: Revision History

    V.1.00 Various Settings 2024.09 XPJ1682URE-A-01 V.1.00 or later Maintenance When problems occur Appendix Specifications of this product Specifications of this product Optional accessories / Optional accessories / Consumable supplies Consumable supplies Revision history XPJ-1682UR Operation Manual Operations and Maintenance Methods...