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DTF 2402T WHITE INK HEAT TRANSFER PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL...
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In order to ensure the correct and safe use of this product based on a comprehensive understanding of its performance, please be sure to read this manual thoroughly and keep it properly. It is prohibited to illegally copy this manual in whole or in part, otherwise the company has the right to pursue legal liability in accordance with the law.
Always turn off the printer by pressing the power switch. When pressing the power switch, the power supply will be cut off. Before cutting off the power supply, please do not unplug the printer or USB cable. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
It should be pointed out that users shall guarantee the safety of operators within the area, and the printer dimensions are 1336mm*658mm*1400mm. 1336mm 658mm Figure 1: Schematic Diagram for Work Area Around DTF Printer (Unit: mm) Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Also, the handling of hazardous wastes shall be in line with the special storage and handling requirements stipulated by relevant departments. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Caution These instructions must be strictly observed to avoid equipment damage. Notice This manual contains important information and useful tips for printer operation. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Automatic Pull rod button Emergency stop button Automatic paper feeding sensor ON / OFF Switch Power Switch Automatic paper feeding Switch Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Note: Lock along the arrow directions as in the figure below. Left / Right iron stand Left / Right foot Castors with brakes Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Put the assembled paper feed module onto the alumi- num pipe and then mount them onto the left support and the right support. Refer to the figure below. Paper feed module Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
2.4 Left view of printer box X-axis pulley Encoder Y-axis pulley Y-axis-motor 2.5 Right view of printer box X-axis motor Ink pump Motor of temperature- controlled console Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Ink shortage alarm function Automatic alarm for low ink volume of ink bottle Print platform lighting function Print platform LED illumination Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Machine dimensions Length x width x height 1336mm x 658mm x 1400mm Package size Length x width x height 1515mm x 1145mm x 1040mm Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
The printer control system consists of three parts: main board, head board and control software, which are connected to computer by cable ports. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Open the unpacked folder, double click Print Exp_X64.e x e to enter the main interface of the software, as shown in below figure: Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Note: Regardless of the installation method of the nozzle plate, the connection is unique. In case of a wrong connection, it may probably burn the nozzles or head board. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Ink sac (one nozzle requires 4 ink sacs) USB cable: 14 - core flat cable of nozzle and head board (one nozzle requires 4 cables) Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
“Attribute” option. On the computer do networking setting with user-defined IP address 192.168.127.58; and default subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Color stripe Separately set color stripe position to left stripe, right Color stripe position settings stripe, left and right stripe and stripe off. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Automatic reset Select whether to automatically reset Click “Advanced” and “Factory Settings” in sequence and enter password “111111” to enter the internal function setting. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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For the main ink station position, the ink station height and the scraper height can be set. In the “Manual cleaning parameters” zone, the cleaning parameters can be adjusted.For other functions, choose their defaults. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Exit button: For backing to the previous menu in the menu status; Enter button: for entering the main menu page. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Nozzle calibration diagram Locally enlarge the black state pattern in normal and abnormal cases, as shown below: Nozzle State Pattern in Normal Case Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
The below state pattern shows there may be blockage, which requires cleaning until nozzle ink injec- tion reaches the best effect. Nozzle State Pattern in Abnormal Case 8.2 Stepping calibration function Click “Stepping calibration” for printing. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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In this case, adjustment is required. First, enter the adjustment value, click to calculate and reprint the print pattern until the baseline and scale marks are completely overlapped at the zero point. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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1.Black triangle is in the position of zero point 2.The lines in the place where the zero point arrow points at are overlapped. Horizontal Nozzle Spacing Alignment State Diagram 1 Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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8.4 Calibration of vertical spacing between nozzles Click “Nozzle calibration” for printing. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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In this case, it is required to make adjustments based on the original reference adjustment until all lines in the zero scale frame are parallel at zero point, i.e. left arrow points at zero position. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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If bidirectional calibration is normal, the liens will be overlapped at zero position, as shown below. Overlap at zero point Bidirectional Calibration State Diagram 1 Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Not overlapped at zero point Bidirectional Calibration State Diagram 2 In this case, it is required to enter adjustment value for re-adjustment. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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If color adjustment is normal, the lines will be overlapped at the zero position, as shown below. The pattern of the channel color and the black pattern are completely overlapped at zero point. Polychrome Calibration Diagram 1 Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Polychrome Calibration Diagram 2 In this case, it is required to enter adjustment value for re-adjustment, as shown in below figure. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
Chapter 9 Installation and Use of Flex PRINT I. Software License Activation and Download Click to visit SAi Cloud at https://www.saicloud.com Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Go to your email, click the link in the email, and input your account details and other registration information to complete the account registration. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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2.1 Obtain the FlexiPRINT installation package from the USB flash drive in the package or click Download Now (https://www.saicloud.com) to download the software installation package. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Select Installation Language -- Accept the License Agreement Select the Installation Path -- Tick the box for SefeNet Sentinel Dongle Driver Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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When connected to the internet, you can directly enter the activation code to complete the installation authorization. After the installation is complete, plug in the dongle and open the software. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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In offline mode, you can authorize the software by importing the license file (license-07xxxx3.Isn license file). After the installation is complete, plug in the dongle and open the software. III. Introduction and Usage of FlexiPRINT Interface Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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Menu Bar and Toolbar - Set properties, add jobs, material-saving layout, etc. Job Properties - Edit layout, color management, print marks, spot color processing, etc. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
When the printing film is not used, wrap it with fresh-keeping film to keep it from moisture. When the hot melt adhesive powder is not used, seal it with a bag to keep it from moisture. Ricoma International Corporation | 11555 NW 124th St., Miami, FL, 33178, USA | (305) 418-4421 | www.ricoma.com...
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