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MUTOH Graphics RJ-6000 Series User Manual

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Full Color Inkjet Printer
Graph i cs
Graph i cs
RJ-6000 Series
Basic Edition
RJ600EX-A-01

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Full Color Inkjet Printer Graph i cs Graph i cs RJ-6000 Series Basic Edition RJ600EX-A-01...

  • Page 2: User Guide

    USER GUIDE RJ-6000 Series Full-Color Inkjet Printer Basic Edition Mutoh Industries Ltd. 1-3 Ikejiri 3-chome Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8560 Japan RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...

  • Page 3: Types And Usage Of User Guide

    Please be sure to read it as it contains matters essential for the normal use of the printer. Functions Edition This manual explains about the printer's functions. Information essential for using this printer, such as how to use the functions and operations, is explained in detail.

  • Page 4: From Unpacking To Printing On-Line

    Online printing Page What must be done every day? When trouble strikes Ordering supplies RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition Opening the stand Assembling printer package and assem- main unit to the bling the stand stand Page Connecting to Checking ink and...
  • Page 5 • Use separate power supply circuits for your receiver and this product # Trademarks mentioned in this manual • MUTOH, RJ-6000, FALCON, FALCON Graphics, MH-GL, MH-GL/2, MH-RTL and RTL-PASS are trademarks or product names of MUTOH Industries Ltd. • HP, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL are trademarks or product names of Hewlett- Packard Inc.

  • Page 6: For Safe Usage

    This User Guide deals with printer installation and operation methods as well as usage precautions. In order to use the printer safely and effectively, please read the User Guide carefully before you use the printer and then use it cor- rectly.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT • An explanation of a matter that is very important for proper use of the printer. You must read this and work appropriately. NOTE • An explanation of a matter that is useful for you to know or that may affect the printing result.

  • Page 8: Using The Printer

    • Don't connect the printer cable to the same power source as an appliance that generates electrical noise. • This printer uses 100 to 120 V, or 200 to 240 V AC power. Don't use it with power other than 100 to 120 V, or 200 to 240 V AC.
  • Page 9 Using the Printer CAUTION • Ink cartridges should be kept in a cool dark place. However, the ink will freeze if it is stored for a long period below -10˚C for black ink and below -10˚C for colored ink so storage under these conditions should be avoided.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Installing Printer Driver ........51...
  • Page 11 Cleaning the Printer ........
  • Page 12 #Media is skewed during printing ......96 #Can't install printer driver ....... . 97 #Can't go online with Centronics #Printed line is blurred .
  • Page 13 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Printer

    Before Using the Printer This section lists matters that must be attended to before the printer is used. Usage Environment Names of Parts Control Panel Names RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition PAGE PAGE PAGE...

  • Page 15: Usage Environment

    • Avoid using the printer under strong light globes or halogen lamps. Environmental Conditions for the Installation Site We recommend setting up the printer in a place that conforms to the condi- tions in the following table. With regard to temperature and humidity in particular, even if the conditions fall within the ranges indicated, places subject to sudden changes should be avoided.

  • Page 16: Space Required For Installation

    Usage Environment Space Required for Installation Space Required for Installation The space required for setting up is as shown below. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Cutter Guide Waste Ink bottle Media Basket Waste Ink box CAUTION • The head must never be moved with the hold lever up • Don't place anything on top of the cover RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition Platen Cover Board Box...

  • Page 18: Control Panel Names

    Control Panel Names The control panel is for setting operating conditions, displaying printer condi- tions and making settings for various functions. ERROR LED (Red) DATA LED (Green) CANCEL key QUALITY / SPEED key High Quality LED (Green) Normal LED (Green)

  • Page 19: Rj-6000 Series User Guide Basic Edition

    Control Panel Names Name DATA LED (Green) ERROR LED (Red) CANCEL key MEDIA WEIGHT key Standard LED (Orange) Lit: Standard media type is specified Thin LED (Green) QUALITY / SPEED key High Quality (Green) Normal (Green) High Speed (Green) mode RESOLUTION key High Simulated 1440 dpi...
  • Page 20 Name MEDIA key Switches between roll media and cut media Roll media (Green) Lit: Indicates that the loaded media is roll media Sheet media (Green) Lit: Indicates that the loaded media is cut media CLEANING key Directs head cleaning (press for at least 2 seconds) MENU key Moves to menu screen for function setting mode When the menu display key is pressed, the...
  • Page 21 • Panel settings from the printer only become effective (display switches to setting menu) when no data is being received and there is no processed data remaining in the printer.

  • Page 22: Preparing For Printing

    Preparing for Printing This section deals with preparations for using the printer. Open the Box Assembling the Stand Assembling the Printer Check Printer Accessories Connecting the Power Cable Ink Cartridge Precautions Loading the Ink Cartridges Specify the Type of Media...

  • Page 23: Open The Box

    Open the Box The printer is delivered in two boxes containing the main unit (including acces- sories) and the stand. First, open the stand carton. Open the stand carton and take out the stand parts. CAUTION • After opening the cartons, quickly move the packaging materi- als (cartons, vinyl bags, foam styrene, etc.) out of the reach of...

  • Page 24: Assembling The Stand

    Assembling the Stand Step 1 With the welded parts of the stand leg (left and right) that fasten the cross bar facing out, align the attaching holes of the cross bar and fasten them tem- porarily with hexagonal socket head bolts (long). After the hexagonal socket head bolts have been re-tightened, fit the plastic covers over them.

  • Page 25: Stand

    Styrene Foam Styrene Foam Step 2 Bring the stand close to the printer carton and lock the castors. Roll up the vinyl wrapping on the printer. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...
  • Page 26 • When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the vinyl first and handle the printer directly. There is a risk of your hands slipping if the main unit is handled with the vinyl on. • The main unit must be lifted by four people at the places marked (1) to (8) below.
  • Page 27 Step 6 Undo the wing screw holding the print- ing table and remove the head fasten- ing fitting. Be careful not to drop the wing screw inside the printer. Peel off the white tape holding the cutter sec- tion. Head Fastening...
  • Page 28 Hook the tray hooks over the side stays. Wrap the sheet over the upper side stay and fasten it on the outside with hooks. Tray Hook Sheet RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition Assembling the Printer Cable Fastening Material B Lever Fastening Material Shaft Front...
  • Page 29 • When it is not in use, the media eject tray can be folded up as shown in the diagram. Step 9 When the assembly of the main unit is completed, move the printer to the place where it is to be used and set it up on a firm floor. Lock the castors. Unlock...

  • Page 30: Check Printer Accessories

    Check Printer Accessories Printer accessories are contained in the accessories carton in the bottom of the printer carton. Open the accessories carton and check that nothing is missing. NOTE • If any packaged item is missing, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
  • Page 31 Cleaning Wipers for Cleaning 1 pce. Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet 3 sets (replacements) Gloves NOTE • Ink cartridges are not included in printer accessories. If you have not arranged for them beforehand, please obtain them separately by referring to the “List of Optional Items and Supply Items” on page 106.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Power Cable

    Wait for about 5 seconds before switching on again. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the left side at the back of the printer and insert the power plug into a power outlet that matches the following power supply specifications.

  • Page 33: Tridges

    • Ink cartridges should be discarded in accordance with local government regulations. IMPORTANT • When a RJ-6000 Series printer is to be used for the first time, all four colored ink cartridges must be loaded into the slots at the rear of the printer.
  • Page 34 • Ink cartridges should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cartridges that have been loaded into the printer should be used up within six months. • Condensation will occur if an ink cartridge has been moved from a cold place to a warm place.

  • Page 35: Loading The Ink Cartridges

    • Initialization will not occur if the cover is open or the hold lever is up. Step 3 Go to the back of the printer and insert ink cartridges of each color into the ink cartridge slots that you can see on the left end.
  • Page 36 CAUTION • Power must not be switched off during the ink filling operation otherwise the printer may be damaged. NOTE • If the "Cartridge None" display on the Control panel does not disappear even though ink cartridges have been installed, it means that the ink cartridges have not been loaded correctly.

  • Page 37: Specify The Type Of Media

    Specify the Type of Media Here we select whether the media to be loaded in the RJ-6000 Series printer will be standard media or thin media. NOTE • If you are unable to judge whether the media to be used is standard media or thin media, you should do the "Media Feed"...

  • Page 38: Loading The Media

    • Don't leave media loaded in the printer for a long period. This may cause the media to curl, lift up or jam. (This should be avoided especially in winter, dry periods and for formal printed output.)

  • Page 39: Loading Cut Media

    Loading the Media Loading Cut Media Loading Cut Media Step 1 Open the cover, check that head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up. Step 2 Selecting media Press the [MEDIA] key on the Control panel to light the Sheet media LED.
  • Page 40 Step 5 Put the hold lever down. NOTE • Remove the roll media and scroller from the main unit before using. • Don't load the media slantwise. The media size may be misidentified and the printing will not be normal. •...
  • Page 41 Loading the Media Loading Cut Media NOTE • Don't put the hold lever up while the head is moving (during printing, media detection, media cutting, cleaning, etc.) • When putting the hold lever up to load media, etc., make sure the head is in the stand-by position (maintenance position).

  • Page 42: Loading Roll Media

    Loading Roll Media Step 1 Open the cover, check that head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up. Step 2 Selecting media type Press the [MEDIA] key on the Control panel to light the Roll media LED.
  • Page 43 Please use media specified by Mutoh. Step 6 Mounting the scroller on the printer Attach the scroller, with roll media loaded, to the scroller receiver. Hold the fixed flange side with your left hand,insert the left side into the scroller support from the inside and press the right side from above.
  • Page 44 If the guide line (holes) are hidden, the roll media must be moved to the left. * If the roll media must be moved to the right Turn the scroller adjusting screw at the rear left side of the printer to the left Scroller Adjusting...
  • Page 45 Loading the Media Loading Roll Media * If the roll media must be moved to the left Turn the scroller adjusting screw at the rear left side of the printer to the right Scroller Adjusting Screw IMPORTANT • The guide line (holes) is a guide...
  • Page 46 Step 2 Go to the back of the printer and press the scroller lock lever as you lift up the right side of the scroller, then slide the scroller to the right and take it out.
  • Page 47 Loading the Media Loading Roll Media NOTE Removing roll media Step 3 While pressing the roll, pull the fixed flange end of the scroller sharply several times then remove the movable flange and take off the roll. Fixed Flange NOTE •...

  • Page 48: Making A Test Print

    Making a Test Print Make a test print to verify that the printer is working properly. Step 1 Open the cover and check that the hold lever is up. Step 2 Press the [MEDIA] key to light the Sheet media LED. (Cut media is selected)

  • Page 49: Page

    Specifications" on page 103. The printer can use the Centronics interface (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP). Connect to the printer as shown in the following diagram with an inter- face cable (option) for the connection system you will use. Connect to the host computer with another interface cable.

  • Page 50: To Receive Data From The Computer

    To Receive Data from the Computer First, prepare the printer to receive data from the computer. The conditions for connecting the printer and computer must be aligned beforehand on the print- er side and on the computer side. This is called set-up.

  • Page 51: Command Set-Up (User Settings)

    Each user will specify the online commands from the computer and the com- mand conditions. Commands The type of command for verification is the MH-GL system (MH-GL/GL2, MH- GL2, RTL-PASS). MH-GL system commands (emulation of Hewlett-Packard printer com- mands) Settings at the time of shipping by Mutoh Command Item...

  • Page 52: Installing Printer Driver

    Installing Printer driver A printer driver serves as a bridge (a software connection) for sending data from a computer to a printer. By installing a printer driver, the computer can know for the first time the printer to which it is connected.

  • Page 53: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Step 1 Starting the computer Make sure the printer and computer are connected and switch on the power to the printer. Then switch on the computer. Step 2 Installing the driver Make sure that computer starts normally then insert the CD-ROM labeled "MUTOH PRINTER SOFTWARE"...
  • Page 54 Step 5 In response to "Click the manufacturer and model of your printer", click [Have Disk...]. Step 6 In the "Copy manufacturer's files from" space, enter the CD-ROM name and specify folder (in this case "\ENGLISH\ RJ-6000") and click [OK].
  • Page 55 [Next >]. Step 9 After specifying "Printer name" and "Do you want your Windows-based pro- grams to use this printer as the default printer?" click [Next >]. Step 10 In response to "Would you like to print a test page?" select “Yes (recommend- ed)”...

  • Page 56: Try Printing Online (For Windows 95/98)

    Step 3 Select the type of media. Press the [MEDIA] key and light the Sheet media LED. Step 4 Load the printer with a cut sheet of the size you wish to output. Step 5 Start the computer application. Step 6 Open a simple drawing or create a new one with the application.

  • Page 57: Printing The Setup Lists

    Printing the Setup List In online printing was possible, try printing the Setup List. Step 1 Open the cover and make the hold lever is up. Step 2 Press the [MEDIA] key and light the Sheet media LED. Step 3 Load an A4 size sheet vertically.

  • Page 58: Making A Manual Cut

    Preparations for printing (load media, online settings, etc.) must be made beforehand. Print any image or picture. Step 3 When the printer has finished printing, the media will be fed out to the position for manual cutting. Step 4 Use a cutter to cut the media along the cutter guide.
  • Page 59 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...

  • Page 60: Direct Access Keys

    Direct Access Keys In this section we explain about direct access key operations that are often used to enable printer functions to be used effectively. Specifying the Media to be used Specifying the Resolution High Quality Printing, Normal Printing, High Speed Printing...

  • Page 61: Specifying The Media To Be Used - [Media]

    Here we select whether we will use roll media or cut media as the media to be loaded in the RJ-6000 Series printer. Immediately before loading media in the printer, press the [MEDIA] key. If roll media is to be specified, light the Roll media LED. If cut media is to be speci- fied, light the Sheet media LED.

  • Page 62: Specifying The Resolution - [Resolution]

    Specifying the Resolution The resolution of the RJ-6000 Series at the time of output can be selected as 360 dpi, 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi (RTL-PASS). 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi gives high grade printing at near photo quality. Specify resolution at the time of graphic data output.

  • Page 63: High Quality Printing, Normal Printing, High Speed Printing

    High Quality Printing, Normal Printing, High Speed Printing According to the printing environment to be used, three speeds can be speci- fied for a RJ-6000 Series printer. In changing them, you should consider the resolution and printing time required for the printing.

  • Page 64: Head Cleaning - [Cleaning]

    Head Cleaning Head cleaning is a function that cleans the head face and nozzles. Head cleaning should be carried out if the printing is more faint or lacking in detail compared with the previous printing. IMPORTANT • When printing for a long period under dusty conditions, dust collects in the maintenance section and inspection and mainte- nance may be required.

  • Page 65: Cutting The Media - [Cancel]

    In this case, the leading edge of the media should be cut. The [CANCEL] key can be switched between the cancel function and the media cut function, depending to the status of the printer. You should use it in accordance with your need. Printer Status...

  • Page 66: Making A Palette Print - [Shift] + [Palette Print]

    Making a Palette Print Palette printing is used when pen colors are specified with the printer's inter- nal data. Output the color palette for reference and for comparison and selection of line color output from your CAD system. Step 1 Load an A3 size sheet of media and put the hold lever down.

  • Page 67: Making A Test Print And A Setup List Print

    Making a Test Print and a Setup List Print These are prints of the current status of the printer. Check by printing out the following two types of print. Test print: This checks whether the printer is fully operational by making a print.

  • Page 68: Media Feed - [Shift] + [Media Feed]

    Media Feed If roll media is being used, the media will be fed in the normal direction while the [Shift] key and [Media Feed] key are pressed. Roll media will not be fed while data is being received or processed. Media is not fed while cut media is in use.

  • Page 69: Fine Adjustment Of Print Quality - [Shift] + [Fine Adjustment]

    Fine Adjustment of Print Quality Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of ship- ment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such cases, a accracy adjustment plot of printing quality can be made with the fol- lowing procedure.
  • Page 70 Step 3 Look at pattern A on your print. Use the [VALUE +] and [VALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset. Step 4 Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern A. Step 5 Look at pattern B on your print.
  • Page 71 Fine Adjustment of Print Quality NOTE • The accuracy adjustment adjusts the color head reciprocal printing position and the black head reciprocal printing posi- tion as well as aligning the prointing position between the color head and the black head. •...

  • Page 72: Menus

    Menus In this section, we give a summary explanation about menus for the practical use of the printer functions. Menu mode Operation Menu Structure RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition PAGE PAGE...

  • Page 73: Menu Mode Operation

    Menu Mode Operation Shift to setting mode for practical functions than cannot be set up by direct access keys. Step 1 Press the [MENU] key to shift to setting mode. Direct access key operation does not work. Step 2 By pressing the [MENU] key, the control panel keys take on the functions shown in purplish-red.
  • Page 74 Step 3 * Press [ENTER] to proceed with the setting * The part of the display that is flashing can be altered. To change a setting, select a value by pressing the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] keys. * The setting will not change unless the [ENTER] key is pressed. * If the set-up is complete, press the [Menu Up] key.

  • Page 75: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure * M e n u * C o m m a n d > Command RTL-PASS / MH-GL, GL2 / MH-GL2 Plot Area Normal / Expand Position P1 / (hardclip) LL / Full Terminat Special / Normal Resolut. 300 dpi / 360 dpi / 720 dpi Online Timer Off / 10 sec to 30 sec to 800 sec...

  • Page 76: Daily Maintenance

    This section gives details of maintenance that should be done every day (cleaning, ink cartridge replacement, etc.) as well as examples of troubles that might occur and how handle them. Cleaning the Printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Switching Inks Replacing the Cutter...

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Printer

    • When cleaning, don't open any covers that are fastened by screws as these contain electrical parts. • Paper dust is produced when the printer is working. This should be wiped off periodically. Don't blow it away. • For stubborn soiling that resists wiping, use a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol.
  • Page 78 Use a cotton swab to clean dust and paper scraps from the cover of the media sensor at the rear. Bend the swab as shown in the diagram. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition Cleaning the Printer Brush Drive Roller Media Sensor Cover...
  • Page 79 Cleaning the Printer IMPORTANT • Progressive soiling affects the sensitivity of the sensors and may cause media to be detected even when no media is loaded. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...

  • Page 80: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    • Ink cartridges should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cartridges that have been loaded into the printer should be replaced within six months. Step 3 Insert the new cartridge in the slot at the back of the printer.

  • Page 81: Switching Inks

    • Ink cartridges should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cartridges that have been loaded into the printer should be replaced within six months. Step 4 Ink filling operations begin.
  • Page 82 Step 5 After ink filling, ink switching is com- plete. IMPORTANT • Ink switching produces a large quantity of waste liquid. Have an absorbent sheet (waste ink tank) ready and dispose of waste fluid in accordance with the "Utility Settings: Head Wash" item of the Functions Edition of the User Guide.

  • Page 83: Replacing The Cutter

    Replacing the Cutter Depending on the type of roll media used, paper dust accumulating on the cut- ter groove and cutter tip may lead to poor cutting. In this case, the cutter tip should be cleaned or replaced and the cutter groove should be cleaned. The cutter is a consumable item.
  • Page 84 Step 3 Insert a new cutter blade in the hole in the head. Press down on the cutter while you return the cutter arm over the cutter. The cutter will only fit in one direction. CAUTION • The cutter blade is very brittle. Be careful not to bump it or drop it.

  • Page 85: Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet(Waste Box)

    Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet(Waste Box) Waste ink accumulates in the waste box at the back of the printer. When the waste box is full, "Full Waste Ink Tank" is displayed and printer's printing oper- ation ceases. The waste liquid absorbent sheet/waste liquid box must be replaced.
  • Page 86 Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (Waste Box) Step 1 With no printing or cleaning being car- ried out, pull out the waste liquid box at the back. The alarm will ring and the display will change to “No waste-Ink Tank”. Step 2 Without tilting the waste liquid box that you have removed, place it inside a...

  • Page 87: Sheet (Waste Box)

    Step 4 Install the waste liquid box containing the new waste liquid absorbent sheet in the printer. Step 5 The alarm will ring and "Change Tank? No" is displayed. Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] control panel keys to change the dis- play to "Yes".

  • Page 88: Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (Waste Ink Bottle)

    Step 3 The waste ink bottle, fitted with new waste liquid absorbent sheet, is installed in the printer by turning it to the right. RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...
  • Page 89 Replacing Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet (Waste Ink Bottle) CAUTION • The used waste liquid absorbent sheet should be disposed of as non-combustible material in accordance with your local civic regulations. • It would dangerous for children to lick or swallow the absorbent sheet filled with waste liquid, so dispose of it promptly or put it out of reach.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Cleaning Wiper

    Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently, waste matter clinging to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint or blemished. In such cases, you should clean the cleaning wiper. Step 1 Switch off the power, lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle.
  • Page 91 Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper Step 3 Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer. CAUTION • The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to the right hand end of the printer.

  • Page 92: When Trouble Strikes

    (1) Is the power cable con- nected? (2) Is the AC power supply at the specified voltage? (3) Is the printer cover open, or the hold lever up? #Nothing happens after media is loaded Possible Cause (1) Is the printer cover open,...

  • Page 93: Nothing Happens After The Computer Sends Data

    (2) Are ink cartridges installed? (3) Do they contain ink? (4) Have you replaced the waste box? #When printer sends data, the printer shows and error and does not print Possible Cause (1) Does the computer have the proper type of equip-...

  • Page 94: It Prints But The Position Is Not Right

    #It prints but the position is not right (there are places that cannot be printed) Possible Cause (1) Is the media loaded in the right position? (2) Have you made scale or mirror settings? (3) Is an initial position speci- fied? (4) Is the printing abnormal after ink was filled?

  • Page 95: Ink Initial Filling Fails

    When Trouble Strikes #Ink initial filling fails Possible Cause (1) Is the printer cover open, or the hold lever up? (2) Are all six ink cartridges inserted right to the back? (3) Do all six ink cartridges have the type of ink?

  • Page 96: Media Comes Off Or Is Torn During Media Initialization

    (6) Is any foreign matter such as media scraps clinging to the drive roller? (7) Is the media sensor dirty? (8) Are you using the printer in a place outside the usage environment, such as in direct sunlight? #Media wrinkles during media initialization...

  • Page 97: Thin Media Is Not Detected

    #Thin media is not detected Possible Cause (1) Are you using media spec- ified by Mutoh? (2) Are you using the printer in a place outside the usage environment, such as in direct sunlight? #Wrong media size in media initialization...

  • Page 98: Can't Install Printer Driver

    Possible Cause (4) Is the scroller mounted correctly? #Can't install printer driver Possible Cause (1) Did you add the printer? (2) After you specified the CD-ROM drive, did you select the "\English\95\ RJ-6000" folder? #Can't go online with Centronics Possible Cause...

  • Page 99: Printed Line Is Blurred

    When trouble strikes #Printed line is blurred Possible Cause (1) Are you using media spec- ified by Mutoh? (2) Are you using thick media and thin media? (3) Are you using ordinary paper? (4) Are you printing on the printing side of the media? (5) Have you tried head cleaning?

  • Page 100: Appendix

    Appendix This section deals with printer specifications, optional items, supply items. Printer Specifications Interface Specifications List of Optional and Supply Items RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition PAGE PAGE PAGE...

  • Page 101: Printer Specifications

    Extended - Up to 72 MB (main) + 4 MB (plane) 2-slot option - 16 MB, 32 MB In slot 1, 32 MB extended only Printer command - MH-GL, MH-GL/2 (MH- RTL), RTL-PASS Standard mode - 4 pass Bi-direction High speed mode - 2 pass Bi-direction...
  • Page 102 Pigment inks Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, (orange, green) Interfaces Standard Bi-directional Centronics (IEEE1284 compati- Option Ethernet (Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows Head Life RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition Printer Specifications RJ-6000-43 RJ-6000-54 (43 inch.) (54 inch.) Standard: 2-inch, Option: 2-inch 1092.2 mm...
  • Page 103 Printer Specifications Model Environment Operation Conditions Temperature: 10˚C to 35˚C, Variation Temperature: 2˚C/h, Humidity: 5%/h Storage conditions Temperature: -10˚C to 60˚C Power Supply Voltage Input Frequency Power Consumption Standby Printing Cleaning External Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Main Unit Stand...

  • Page 104: Interface Specifications

    Pin Name of signal Signal Direction Pin Name of signal Signal Direction 1 STROBE RJ Printer <- 2 DATA1 RJ Printer <- - > 20 SG 3 DATA2 RJ Printer <- - > 21 SG 4 DATA3 RJ Printer <- - > 22 SG 5 DATA4 RJ Printer <- - >...
  • Page 105 Interface Specifications Centronics Interface Specifications Recommended Specifications for Centronics Interface Cable Interface Cable Type Shield Type Characteristic Impedance 62 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition IEEE1284 (bidirectional parallel) compatible AWG28 x 18 pair (twisted pairs) Metal tapes and braiding (double-shielded cable)

  • Page 106: Network Interface (Option) Specifications

    • IP address is set up by the remote panel utility • Other settings are set up with Telnet commands RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition Interface Specifications NetWare (V3.1J) • Remote printer mode • Printer name • Print server • Zone name EtherTalk...

  • Page 107: List Of Optional And Supply Items

    List of Optional and Supply Items • Interface Extension Board Name of Item Ethernet interface board (10/100BASE-T) • Extended Memory Name of Item Extended memory 16 MB Extended memory 32 MB • Other Options Name of Item 43-inch scroller (for 3-inch paper tube) 43-inch scroller (for 2-inch paper tube) 54-inch scroller (for 3-inch paper tube) 54-inch scroller (for 2-inch paper tube)
  • Page 108 • Cutter Name of Item Cutter blade • Media Name of Item Thick coated paper RJ6-THCPAPE137 * 30 Glossy paper RJ6-GRAPE137 * 30 Glossy film RJ6-GPET132 * 20 Glossy film RJ6-GPET150 * 20 Fireresistance cloth RJ6-CLB133 * 20 Fireresistance cloth RJ6-CLB150 * 20 Baeklit film RJ6-BL127 * 30...
  • Page 109 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Edition...
  • Page 110 Read this if you can't find an item you want to look up. Before Using the Printer This details what must be done before you start to use the printer. Printer operating environment, user registration, names of parts and names on the control panel are explained.

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