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Solvent Ink

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Page 1 User's Guide U00094405401 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP-6900 Read this User's Guide to use the printer safely and properly. Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time. Seiko I Infotech Inc.
Page 2 Copyright © 2005 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequen- tial) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.
Page 3 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-6900 Color Inkjet Printer (simply called the printer below). This printer is a color inkjet printer that uses solvent ink, supports 104 inch media width, and has a built-in SCSI interface. This manual, the IP-6900 User's Guide, describes the features of...
Page 5: Contents Of Package
Contents of Package The printer components, including options, are installed on the main unit on delivery. Make sure that the items listed on this page and the next page are present. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the shop where you purchased the product or the nearest service center.
Page 6 Accessories packed together with main unit Main scroller Tension bar <2> <2> Sub scroller <1> Tension bar guide <1> Paper tube 104" Media for adjustment Waste ink bottle IP6-109 (For take-up unit) <1> <1> <2> Options Starter kit 6 colors IP6-160 (Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm) <1>...
Page 7: Accessories Box
Accessories box SCSI cable Tension bar holder Power cable <1> <5> <2> Phillips head screw driver Flanges and fixing rings (for head up/down adjustment) (2 each) for tension bar Maintenance kit IP6-108 <1 set> • Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml •...
Page 8 Consumables Storage Kit IP6-137 Maintenance Kit IP6-108 Cleaning Kit IP6-117 <1 set> <1 set> <1 set> • Maintenance liquid cartridge: 6 • Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml • Cleaning liquid cartridge: 6 • Dummy cartridge: 6 • Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml •...
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions The symbols listed below are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with these symbols. Serious personal injury or death: Failure to follow the guidelines marked with WARNING this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death.
Page 10 WARNING Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire or electric shock. Make sure the printer is well grounded. If it is not, a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock.
Page 11 WARNING Turn power to the printer OFF and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in the following cases: • Before cleaning or maintenance. • Smoke, strange noise or smells generate from the printer. • A piece of metal or liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer.
Page 12 CAUTION Handle the media rolls with care because they are very heavy. Dropping them could lead to personal injury. Hold the electric cable by the plug when connecting or disconnecting it. Holding the cable directly may cause the cable to fray or break, which could lead to electric shock and/or fire.
Page 13: Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions Power Supply 1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet. 2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise-generating devices, such as a motor. 3. Use a power supply matched with the printer specification. 4.
Page 14 Consumables 1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.). Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or breakdown. 2. Do not use ink past the expiration date as this may cause a breakdown. 3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as industrial waste.
Page 15: Manual Legend (Notational Rules)
Manual Legend (Notational rules) This manual uses the following notation for marks, keys, LCDs, and LEDs: Marks WARNING Boxes marked with "WARNING" describe points requiring caution to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Boxes marked with "CAUTION" describe points requiring caution to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the printer.
Page 16 Notation for Keys/LCD/LED Example 1: Keys in the text and display on the LCD This represents a key This represents the LCD on the on the operation panel. operation panel. Press to put the ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ printer offline. Press to select SERVICE...
Page 17 Example 3: LCD state transitions and key operations INITIALIZING ENTRY WAIT A MOMENT PAPER F. ADJ A key on the operation panel. SERVICE FEED PRINT READY CLEANING ROLL : 104 / PAPER This shows that the LCD screen This indicates that the LCD screen changes to another when the operator changes to another automatically without presses a key.
Page 18: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Contents of Package ................i Safety Precautions ................v Handling Precautions ................ix Manual Legend (Notational rules) ............xi Section 1 Getting Started Operating Conditions ............... 1-2 Installation Space ..............1-2 Environmental Conditions ........... 1-3 Consumables ................... 1-5 Media ...................
Page 19 Main Scroller (Option) ............1-21 Sub Scroller (Option) ............1-21 Exhaust Attachment 100 (Option) ........1-21 Tension Bar Set (Option) ..........1-22 Peeling Bar Set (Option) ..........1-22 Dual Roll Kit (Option) ............1-22 Edge Guide (Option) ............1-22 PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option) ........1-22 PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option) ......
Page 20 Replacing Ink Cartridges ............... 2-41 Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure ......2-41 Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge ........2-43 If an Ink Cartridge is not Installed ........2-44 Replacing Cartridges during Printing ......... 2-45 Replacing 4-Color Ink Cartridges ........2-47 If an Ink Cartridge is not Detected ........2-48 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle ............
Page 21 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations LCD Messages and Printer State ............ 3-2 Display on the LCD ............. 3-2 Operation in Online State ..............3-4 Basic Menu Operation in Offline State ........... 3-10 Menu Hierarchical Structure ..........3-10 Menu Tree ................. 3-11 Basic Operations and Keys ..........
Page 22 Double-Sided Printing ..............4-5 Types of Double-Sided Printing ........... 4-5 Printing on Back Side from Winding unit ......4-5 Printing on Back Side from Paper Feeder ......4-12 Printing on Back Side from Paper Feeder After Rewinding ........4-20 Using the Liner ..............4-25 Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin ............
Page 23: Section 1 Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) This section provides necessary information to operate the printer. Familiarize yourself with the basics of the printer before reading Section 2 and later. Contents of this section Operating Conditions Consumables External Views, Part Names, and Functions...
Page 24: Operating Conditions
Operating Conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer. Installation Space There must be sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts, for the output of drawings, and for ventilation. In addition, maintenance space, shown below, is required to repair the printer or replace components.
Page 25: Environmental Conditions
Operating Conditions Environmental Conditions Operating temperature and humidity levels The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity ranges shown below. Temperature: 15 °C to 30 °C Humidity: 30% to 70% To obtain better print quality, use the printer within temperatures of 20°...
Page 26 Places where the printer must not be installed Do not install the printer in the following places: - A location near fire - Places exposed to direct sunlight - Places subject to vibration - Places with excessive dust - Places subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity - Places near an air conditioner or a heater - Places where the printer may get wet - Places subject to direct air circulation from vents...
Page 27: Consumables
Consumables Media Available media types The following types of media are available: For details, ask our sales office or a nearby agent. • Vinyl chloride • FF • Tarpaulin • Mesh tarpaulin • Fabric banner (cloth) Contact our service center for details. Precautions for storing media - Avoid direct sunlight and water both before and after opening the package.
Page 28: Precautions In Use
Precautions in use - Avoid change of temperature or humidity after opening the package. Set media in the printer after leaving media in the operation environment for 3 hours or more. Suppress change of humidity by turning the air conditioner ON/OFF. - Due to media characteristics, curling of media in low humidity and wrinkling of media in high humidity may occur easily.
Page 29: Other Precautions
Consumables Other precautions - Aging of media causes color fading and a change in quality. Check media condition and use well-conditioned media. - Media dust due to cutting may cause floating of laminated coating. - When using media with glue, adhesive matter (glue) may stick to the platen.
Page 30: Ink Cartridge
Ink Cartridge Ink types Use our recommended ink cartridges listed below. [6-color ink cartridge] 1 cartridge/box Item No. Ink color Ink capacity IP6-101 Y (Yellow) 1000 ml IP6-102 M (Magenta) 1000 ml IP6-103 C (Cyan) 1000 ml IP6-104 Bk (Black) 1000 ml IP6-105 Lc (Light Cyan) 1000 ml...
Page 31 Consumables Ink cartridges must be installed in all six slots. The positions of ink cartridges are specified by color. (See the figure below.) Black Light Magenta Light Cyan Yellow Magenta Cyan WARNING - Never bring the ink close to fire. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire.
Page 32 Precautions for ink storage and processing CAUTION - Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as industrial waste. Observe regulations for disposal of ink cartridges. NOTE - Ink has an expiration date. After expiration, the print quality may deteriorate or the printer may malfunction.
Page 33: Waste Ink Bottle
Consumables Waste Ink Bottle Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below. Item No. Remarks IP6-109 1 piece WARNING - Never put the waste ink bottle near an open flame. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire. CAUTION - Do not swallow ink or let it splash on the eye.
Page 34: Maintenance Kit
NOTE - When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it with both hands with its mouth facing up. If not, waste ink may spill from the bottle. Maintenance Kit For cleaning the cap and wiper, use our specified cleaning liquid listed below.
Page 35: Wiper Cleaning Liquid 6-Bottle Set
Consumables Wiper Cleaning Liquid 6-Bottle Set Item No. Remarks Quantity Wiper cleaning liquid (100ml) IP6-139 Syring Cleaning Swab Item No. Remarks IP6-147 300 pieces Storage Kit Item No. Remarks Quantity Maintenance liquid cartridge (IP6-107) IP6-137 Dummy cartridge (IP6-118) Cleaning Kit Item No.
Page 36: Liner
Liner Item No. Remarks Quantity IP6-161 Liner 1 piece Head Cleaning Sheet Item No. Remarks Quantity IP6-148 Head cleaning sheet 6 sheets 1-14...
Page 37: External Views, Part Names, And Functions
External Views, Part Names, and Functions This section shows external views of the printer and names of printer parts, and describes their functions. Front View (11) Main scroller Unlock (12) Lock (10) (1) Operation panel The lamps and LCD, which indicate the printer status, and keys for setting functions are located on the operation panel.
Page 38 Rear Rear (21) (23) (15) (19) (14) (22) (26) (13) (27) (20) Main scroller (32) (29) (17) (18) (30) (31) (28) (25) (16) (24) (13) Power receptacle (14) AC1 switch (15) Rear cover (16) SCSI connector (17) ID switch SCSI controller (18) Terminator switch (19) Paper outlet (20) Waste ink bottle...
Page 39: Heater
External Views, Part Names, and Functions Heater Å The printer has three built-in heaters for fixing and stabilizing the print image on the print media. Media inlet side Media outlet side Head Paper feed direction Media Main scroller Tension bar (1) Front heater (Front) Preheats the media.
Page 40: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Keys, LED, and the LCD are laid out on the operation panel as shown below. A buzzer sounds to alert the user to errors or invalid key operations. (4) LCD Shows the printer status (5) Buzzer and menus. (3) Power switch (2) Keys Turns the printer ON...
Page 41 External Views, Part Names, and Functions Functions of LCD, LED and keys o i t i t p . e t r e t t a t ) . d i r t i r t . t n . t u ) .
Page 42: Heater Control Panel
Heater Control Panel Å Rear Heater ON/OFF key Front Heater ON/OFF key Print Heater ON/OFF key Front Heater UP/DOWN key Rear Heater UP/DOWN key Print Heater UP/DOWN key Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys Number Name Function and description Indicates the setting temperature and the current temperature of the front heater.
Page 43: Dryer 100 (Option)
External Views, Part Names, and Functions Dryer 100 (Option) The dryer 100 dries the output media. Footswitch (Option) Operates the functions of the take-up switch and feed switch of the paper feeder and the winder by foot. SCSI Cable (9 m) (Option) Connects the printer to the host PC.
Page 44: Tension Bar Set (Option)
Peels sticky media. Dual Roll Kit (Option) Additional parts to feed dual rolls. Edge Guide (Option) Retains the media when the liner is used. PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option) PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 Server) (Option) RIP software for the IP-6900. 1-22...
Page 45: Section 2 Basic Operations
Section 2 Basic Operations Contents of this section Connecting to a Computer Turning the Power ON/OFF Installing/Removing the Media Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Tension Bar Length Adjustment Head Cleaning "CLEANING" Paper Feed "FEED" Using the Origin Point Setting Function Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever Using the Head Up/Down Lever...
Page 46: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to connect the printer to a computer. System Configuration (Connection Example) The following is a typical connection: (Printer server) Printer SCSI interface Connection Procedure Connect the cable as follows: Turn the printer and the computer OFF. NOTE - When the printer is connected to the computer, turn the printer ON, and then turn the computer ON.
Page 47 Connecting to a Computer Connect a SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors on the rear of the printer. (It can be connected to either of two SCSI connectors.) SCSI connector NOTE Use a dedicated SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 6 m) or optional SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 9m).
Page 48 Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF. Terminator switch The printer has a SCSI terminator ON/OFF function. If the printer is the terminal device in the SCSI chain (only one SCSI connector is connected), set the terminator switch to ON.
Page 49: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power ON/OFF This printer has two power supply systems. Be careful that both are 200V. AC1 switch The AC1 switch is located on the printer rear (left side). Printer rear (left side) AC2 switch The AC2 switch is located on the printer rear (right side). Printer rear (Right side) NOTES When the printer is connected to the computer, turn the...
Page 50: Turning The Power On
Turning the Power ON <Power ON Procedure> Turn the AC1 switch on the left rear of the printer OFF (0), and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the AC1 socket. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet.
Page 51 Turning the Power ON/OFF Turn the AC 2 switch on the right rear of the printer OFF (0), and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the AC 2 socket. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet.
Page 52 Turn the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel ON. Power ON/OFF switch When the switch is turned ON, a power-on self-diagnostic test is performed and the following message appears on the LCD on the operation panel: Booting INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT PRINT READY ROLL : 104 / PAPER If a 104"...
Page 53 Turning the Power ON/OFF NOTE - Turn the printer OFF while “PRINT READY” is displayed on the LCD panel except in an emergency. Do not turn the printer OFF while “INITIALIZING” or “CLEANING” is displayed on the LCD panel to avoid dripping of the ink and damage of the head.
Page 54: Turning The Power Off 1
Turning the Power OFF 1 *For restarting the printer within 20 hours To turn the power OFF without fill cap operation, simultaneously press the power ON/OFF switch and the key on the operation panel continuously for 2 to 3 seconds. SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that the...
Page 55 Turning the Power ON/OFF CAUTION The AC1 switch and AC2 switch on the rear of the printer should be used only when the printer is turned OFF completely in order to move it, connect it with a computer, install or maintain its parts. When turning the power ON/OFF switch OFF, wait for at least ten seconds, then turn it ON again.
Page 56: Installing/Removing The Media
Installing/Removing the Media The media can be fed to the printer in the following five ways: - "MAIN" : Normal feed from the main scroller - "SUB" : Feed from sub scroller - "DUAL" : For dual roll printing - "FACE or BACK" : For duplex printing (⇒...
Page 57 Installing/Removing the Media Pass the scroller through the paper tube, determine the distance between the media edge and flange, and lock the main scroller. (1) Confirm the media winding direction, and pass the scroller through the paper tube. Media positioning Outer take-up Inner take-up tool...
Page 58 Fitting in the roll groove, install the main scroller on the printer. • For installation with one person: • For installation with two persons by holding Use the recommended cart. the scroller by hand: Use the attached scroller grip. Scroller grip Main scroller 2-14...
Page 59: Media Setting
Installing/Removing the Media Media Setting Move the tension bar guide to the position of the label, then fix it in place with the screw below the guide. Tension bar guide Shift the media edge guards to both sides so that they are not hidden under the media.
Page 60 Set the feed direction switches. ■ Feed direction switch, Winder switch, Feed switch Feed direction switch Inner take-up Outer take-up Winder switch (white) Feed switch (green) Slacken the media using the Feed switch and insert the media edge into the paper feeder. (1) Insert the media into the paper feeder while stretching the media with your hands to prevent wrinkle.
Page 61 Installing/Removing the Media Using the Winder switch on the feeder side, rewind the media so that the media edge protrudes from the rear cover a little. Work in step 6 is important for correct setting of the me- HINT dia. Push the pressure roller up/down lever down.
Page 62 Set the media edge guard, and close the rear cover. Media edge guard CLOSE REAR COVER (1) Close the rear cover. CHECK EDGE GUARD (2) Confirm the media edge guard position ✽OK? and press the key, and the media width checking operation will start. Select the media feed position.
Page 63 Installing/Removing the Media NOTE The base function selecting menu may not be displayed depending on the version of the firmware. To use the base function, select "SELECT: MAIN B" for the media feed selection. Select the media type. SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER : PAPER Press the key to change the setting.
Page 64 Using the feed switch on the feeder side, slacken the media and install the tension bar. Adjust the tension bar length according to the media width. (See page 2-53, Tension Bar Length Adjustment.) • This message is skipped if cut media is CHECK BUFFER used.
Page 65: Installing The Sub Scroller
Installing/Removing the Media Installing the Sub Scroller Install the media on the sub scroller. (1) Confirming the media for inner take-up or outer take-up, insert it into the sub scroller. Right flange is secured to the scroller Sub scroller Left flange (2) Lock the left flange tightly.
Page 66: Installing The Sub Scroller On The Printer
Installing the Sub Scroller on the Printer Shift the media edge guards toward both sides. Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Place the sub scroller on the sub scroller holder. Sub scroller holder Sub scroller Insert the media into the feeder, and feed the media until its top edge is about to reach the floor.
Page 67 Installing/Removing the Media Rotating the sub scroller by hand, rewind the media so that the media edge protrudes from the rear cover a little. Restrain the central area of the media by hand to elimi- HINT nate slack in the media. Push the pressure roller up/down lever down.
Page 68: Select The Media Type
Select the media feed. From the parameters, select "SUB" with MEDIA POSITION key. SELECT SUB Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is. Select the media type. SELECT PAPER TYPE PAPER: PAPER Press the key to change the setting.
Page 69: Installing Or Removing The Cut Sheet
Installing/Removing the Media Installing or Removing the Cut Sheet Shift the media edge guards toward both sides. Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Aligning the right edge of a cut sheet with the guideline, insert the cut sheet into the paper feeder. Set the media edge guards, and close the rear cover.
Page 70 Select the media feed. From the parameters, select "SHEET" MEDIA POSITION with the key. SELECT: SHEET Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is. Select the media type. SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER: PAPER Press the key to change the setting.
Page 71: Installing The Media Roll In The Winder
Installing/Removing the Media Installing the Media Roll in the Winder Adjust the roll spacer position according to the media width. The roll spacer prevents the paper tube from sagging in HINT the center by the weight of media. (1) Remove the two screws, and move the roll spacer so that it comes to the center of the media.
Page 72 Engage the flange spacer with the flange stopper, then install them. (1) Push in the toothed flange spacer until it stops. Flange spacer (2) Install the flange stopper by aligning it to the hook of the flange spacer, then tighten the knob to lock.
Page 73 Installing/Removing the Media Fitting in the roll groove of the printer, install the main scroller. NOTE Engage the tension bar with the tension bar hook in advance. Using the feed menu on the operation panel, feed the media to the extent that the media can be wound. 2-29...
Page 74 Secure the fed media to the paper tube. Tension bar guide Tapes Tension bar guide (1) Confirm the take-up direction, and secure the media with adhesive tapes at three places; first secure the center so that it is straight, and then secure both sides.
Page 75 Installing/Removing the Media Press the take-up direction switch according to the take- up direction. ■ Outer take-up ■ Inner take-up Using the feed menu on the operation panel, feed the media to wind it on the paper tube by one turn. Then, set the winding direction switch in the "OFF"...
Page 76 Install the tension bar in a slack part of the media. Tension bar Tension bar guide NOTE - Attach the tension bar so that it is gripped between the tension bar guide and the sensor arm. - Adjust the guide position so that the tension bar guide is gripped between the 2 flanges.
Page 77 Installing/Removing the Media Move the flange according to the media width. Fixing rings Flange for take-up Press the take-up direction switch according to the take- up direction. 2-33...
Page 78 Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer Remove the tension bars on the media feed side and outlet side. Cut the media. NOTES - A net is spread out on the feeding side and take-up side paper guides, respectively so that the media will not adhere to the guides. Do not remove these nets.
Page 79: Replacing Media On Main Scroller
Installing/Removing the Media Remove the scroller. (1) Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise. (2) When a gap appears between the handwheel and scroller shaft, remove the scroller. NOTE Do not touch the scroller hook. Replacing Media on Main Scroller The following message appears on the LCD screen. LIFT LEVER SET PAPER Replace the media following "Installing/Removing the...
Page 80 Feed Correction Value Setting The feed correction value is changed by the following causes: • Backing sheet is used/not used HINT • Print mode is changed • Pressure is changed by the media pressure alternation lever • Winder is used/not used •...
Page 81 Installing/Removing the Media NOTE Change the mode if the following setting is used: FAST, FINE DRAFT → NORMAL F-H-QUALITY → H-QUALITY F-H-DENSITY → H-DENSITY F-H-QUAL2 → H-QUALITY2 F-H-DENS2 → H-DENSITY2 F-3 TIMES → 3 TIMES Press the key to select the ROUGH print mode, and press the key.
Page 82 From the printed result, select the approximate feed correction value. Nine patterns are printed in steps of 0.25% in the range of 99.00% to 101.00%. Select the approximate correction value. Press the key, and then the key to display the feed correction value entry screen.
Page 83 Installing/Removing the Media Press the key twice to print the feed adjustment pattern "DETAIL". #FEED PATTERN ✽EXECUTING From the printed result, select the exact feed correction value. Five patterns are printed for the entered correction value in steps of 0.06% in the range of -0.12% to +0.12%.
Page 84 How to identify feed adjustment pattern This description is for the case of black color. If feed correction value is If feed correction value is If feed correction value is If paper feed adjustment If paper feed adjustment If paper feed adjustment small appropriate large...
Page 85: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Ink Cartridges This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge. Ink cartridges should be installed in the following four cases: - If ink has run out - If an ink cartridge is not installed - If a 4-color ink cartridge is to be replaced - If a 6-color ink cartridge is to be replaced The ink cartridge replacement procedure in each case is explained below.
Page 86 Remove the ink cartridge to be replaced from the printer. Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer. New ink cartridge Ink cover Close the ink cover. Ink cover Push here to close the ink cover. 2-42...
Page 87: Replacing An Empty Ink Cartridge
Replacing Ink Cartridges End of ink cartridge replacement. If replacement ends normally, the printer returns to the offline or online state. If replacement ends in an abnormal manner, an error message will be displayed. Go back to step 1 and repeat the procedure. The printer continues to print as long as ink remains in the sub-tank during ink cartridge replacement.
Page 88: If An Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed
If an Ink Cartridge is not Installed The following guidance message appears: OPEN L INKCOVER SET XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Lc: LIGHT CYAN OPEN R INKCOVER SET XX INK XX: Ink name CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.”...
Page 89: Replacing Cartridges During Printing
Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Cartridges during Printing The ink cartridges can be replaced during online printing without interrupting the printing operation. Accordingly, guidance for ink replacement during the online printing is displayed on the second line of the LCD. The following describes how the guidance is shown if the ink cover is opened during online printing or if the ink in the main cartridge is used up: <If the Ink Cover is Opened>...
Page 90 <If the Ink in Main Cartridge is Used Up> PRINTING ROLL: 104 / PAPER XXXX: L, R PRINTING YY: Bk Lm Lc Y M OPEN X INKCOVER PRINTING CHANGE YY INK The guidance that prompts you to replace the main cartridge is displayed on the second line of the LCD.
Page 91: Replacing 4-Color Ink Cartridges
Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing 4-Color Ink Cartridges Prepare 4-color ink cartridge. Set the cartridges in position to the target ink holder. Black Yellow Magenta Cyan Then, replace the ink cartridges following "Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure." NOTES Exchange between 6-color ink cartridges and 4-color ink cartridges should not be carried out more than 5 times.
Page 92: If An Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected
If an Ink Cartridge is not Detected The following guidance message appears: OPEN L INK COVER CHECK XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Lc: LIGHT CYAN OPEN R INKCOVER CHECK XX INK XX: Ink name CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge...
Page 93: Replacing The Waste Ink Bottle
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle. A waste ink bottle should be replaced in the following two cases: - If the waste ink bottle is full - If a waste ink bottle is not installed The waste ink bottle replacement procedures for these cases are explained below.
Page 94 Wipe up any spilt ink in the waste ink bottle unit. Lift the lever and mount a new waste ink bottle. Drop the lever, insert the ink tube securely and tighten the knob. The waste ink counter setting selection message (reset (clear)) will be displayed.
Page 95: If The Waste Ink Bottle Is Full
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle If the Waste Ink Bottle is Full Replace the waste ink bottle according to the “Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure.” NOTE Check visually whether or not the waste ink bottle is full before using the printer. If it is ful, replace it according to “Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure.”...
Page 96: If The Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed
If the Waste Ink Bottle is not Installed A guidance message appears on the LCD. BOTTLE ISN’T SET SET BOTTLE Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover. ⇒ S e e t h e W a s t e I n k B o t t l e R e p l a c e m e n t Procedure.
Page 97: Tension Bar Length Adjustment
Tension Bar Length Adjustment Use the same tension bars on the feed side and the take-up side. Insert the exclusive flange and fixing ring before attaching the tension bar on the take-up side. One set of tension bars includes 2 S size (16 inch, about 40.6cm) bars, 1 M size (24 inch, about 60.7cm) bar and 1 L size (48 inch, about 123.3cm) bar;...
Page 98 Jointing method (take-up side) Set the flanges and fixing rings for exclusive use on the take-up side as shown in the figure. After setting them, joint the bars as on the supply side. Both ends of the jointed tension bar should be male to attach the flanges.
Page 99: Head Cleaning "Cleaning
Head Cleaning "CLEANING" This section explains how to clean the head. Three types of cleaning are available. Use either one according to the application. Cleaning type Application Ink consumption NORMAL Recovery from dot-off in printing 2.45 cc Recovery from jam STRONG Recovery from dot-off in printing 10.82 cc...
Page 100 Press the key. # CLEANING ✽ NORMAL Press the key and key to select a cleaning option. #CLEANING #CLEANING ✽STRONG ✽NORMAL Press the key. #CLEANING ✽BOTTLE OK? Make sure that the waste ink bottle is not full, and then press the key again.
Page 101: Paper Feed "Feed
Paper Feed "FEED" This section describes how to manually feed media after printing is completed. key.) Put the printer offline. (Press the ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ Press the key to display the FEED menu. SERVICE FEED CLEANING Hold down the key.
Page 102: Using The Origin Point Setting Function
Using the Origin Point Setting Function <Origin Point Setting> When a small size image such as an A4 size image is printed on 64-inch width media, a large blank will be generated as the figure shows below. In this case, rewind the print media and newly set the print origin point to print an image on the blank area.
Page 103: The Key
Using the Origin Point Setting Function Push the pressure roller up/down lever down. Pressure roller up/down lever Select the media position. From the parameters, select "MAIN" or MEDIA POSITION "SUB" with the key. SELECT: MAIN Select "USED" in the BASE FUNCTION menu and press key.
Page 104 Input the base point (print offset value for media width direction: origin point). BASE POINT Normally the previously set base ✽0000 mm point is displayed. The origin moves if either the media width or base point is set. Print margin Image data Base point input value...
Page 105 Using the Origin Point Setting Function Select a media type again. SELECT PAPER TYPE Press the key to set the media. PAPER: TYPE01 Press the feed switch to slacken the media, and install the tension bar in a slack part. CHECK BUFFER ✽OK? PREPARING PAPER...
Page 106: Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature
Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature Preset temperature Current temperature Rear Heater ON/OFF key Front Heater ON/OFF key Printer Heater ON/OFF key Front Heater UP/DOWN key Rear Heater UP/DOWN key Printer Heater UP/DOWN key In normal use, temperatures of each heater for each selected media are preset automatically.
Page 107 Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature Heater preset temperature by media Recommended heater temperature and print mode set values (initial values) by media are listed in the table below. Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use. Recommended preset temperature Media Type...
Page 108: Flow Of Heater Temperature Setting
Flow of heater temperature setting (1) If the media type is selected when setting the media, the initial temperature of each heater for that media is set on the heater control panel. - If the initial temperature has been set, the heater turns on. (Heating does not start yet.) - If the initial temperature is set to **, the heater turns off.
Page 109: Using The Media Pressure Alternation Lever
Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever Alternate the media gripping pressure of the media transmission roller according to the media. Generally, use the media pressure alternation lever in "Normal" position. When media such as a cloth that has weak stiffness is used, alternate the lever to the "Low"...
Page 110: Using The Head Up/Down Lever
Using the Head Up/Down Lever Alternate the head height according to the media you use. Use the head up/down lever to alternate the head height. (See the figure below) Select the SERVICE menu and execute HEAD HEIGHT ADJ on the operation panel. #ADJUST HEIGHT The alarm buzzer will sound.
Page 111 Using the Head Up/Down Lever Tighten the 2 head fixing screws (2 pieces). NOTES When changing the head height, tighten the head fixing screws while pushing the head down softly with your hand. When the head height is changed, change head height setting (16) in the ENTRY menu (Section 3).
Page 112: Using The Media Edge Guard
Using the Media Edge Guard Mount the media edge guard on the right and left media feed paths to protect the head from nap and curl of the media edge. (Cap side) (Wipe side) Media Media edge guards Media edge guards [Specifications of media edge guard] HINT Media thickness: Up to 0.65 mm...
Page 113: Using The Print Pause/Restart And Cancel Keys
Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys Print pause/ restart and cancel are also available from the rear (discharge) side of the printer. This arrangement permits print pause/re-start and print cancel to be done while checking the print condition from the paper discharge side.
Page 114: Inspection & Maintenance
Inspection & Maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance are described below. Regular Inspection and Maintenance Guide The printer needs regular inspection and maintenance. The table below lists all regular inspection and maintenance. For details of each item, see the page referred to. Category Inspection/Maintenance Refer to...
Page 115: Wiper Blade Cleaning
Inspection & Maintenance Daily Inspection and Maintenance Perform the following every day to ensure stable print quality. (1) Wiper Blade Cleaning (2) Wiper Sponge Cleaning (3) Capping Unit Cleaning (4) Waste Ink Bottle Disposal (5) Carriage Cleaning (6) Normal Head Cleaning (7) Test Printing NOTE Perform the above every day before printing.
Page 116 Check that there are no dregs of dried ink on and no damage to the blades. Clean the front and back of the blades with a cleaning swab soaked in wiper cleaning liquid. After completion of the cleaning, close the wiper cover and the rear cover to return the wiper to its original position.
Page 117 Inspection & Maintenance <Wiper Sponge Cleaning> The wiper sponge has to be moistened at regular intervals. Check the moisture in the sponge every day before printing. Check whether the sponge is dried by pressing a dried swab on the sponge. If the sponge is dried, moisten it with wiper cleaning liquid.
Page 118: Capping Unit Cleaning
<Capping Unit Cleaning> Select the SERVICE menu on the operation panel, then select CAP CLEANING”. #CAP CLEANING > The head carriage will move to the wipe side and you can easily access the capping unit. (The buzzer stops.) Open the rear cover and cap cover. Wipe the edge and periphery of the upper surface of all (six) caps carefully with the cleaning swab.
Page 119: Waste Ink Bottle Disposal
Inspection & Maintenance <Waste Ink Bottle Disposal> If the waste ink bottle is full, pour the waste ink into the proper container you prepared to empty the waste ink bottle. <Carriage Cleaning> Brush Shield HB Clean the carriage brush. Clean the shield HB frequently to which the dust stained with ink will attach.
Page 120: Normal Head Cleaning
<Normal Head Cleaning> Enter the “CLEANING” menu and select “NORMAL” on the operation panel. <Test Printing> Enter the “ADJUST” menu and select “TEST PRINT” on the operation panel. Check no print dot-off and missing. Perform test printing as the 1st print on every day and especially after cap cleaning for head cleaning.
Page 121: When Leaving The Printer For A Long Time (2 Weeks Or More) In Power Off State
Inspection & Maintenance Monthly Inspection and Maintenance <Head Cleaning> Clean the head once per month according to the documentation attached to the head cleaner kit. When Leaving the Printer for a Long Time (2 weeks or more) in Power OFF State Store the printer after cleaning the head and ink path with the maintenance liquid, and charge the maintenance liquid.
Page 122: When Restarting The Printer After A Long Absence (2 Weeks Or More)
When Restarting the Printer After a Long Absence (2 weeks or more) Clean the head and ink path with cleaning liquid. Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are necessary. Prepare the cleaning kit (IP6-117). Six cleaning liquid cartridges (IP6-119) and six dummy cartridges (IP6-118) are packed together in the cleaning kit.
Page 123 Inspection & Maintenance <Ink Filling After Head Washing> Fill the ink after head washing before printing after the printer has not been used for a long time. Select the “SERVICE” menu on the operation panel, then select “INK CHARGE”. #SERVICE >INK CHARGE Insert the ink cassettes and fill the ink.
Page 124: When Restarting The Printer After A Long Absence (Within 2 Weeks) In Power Off State
When Restarting the Printer After a Long Absence (within 2 weeks) in Power OFF State <Head Washing> Cleaning the head and ink path with cleaning liquid. Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory. Prepare the cleaning kit (IP6-117). Six cleaning liquid cartridges (IP6-119) and six dummy cartridges (IP6-118) are packed together in the cleaning kit.
Page 125: When Leaving The Printer With Power Off For One Month Or More
Inspection & Maintenance <Ink Filling After Head Washing> Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is left idle for a long time. Enter the “SERVICE” menu and select “INK CHARGE” on the operation panel. #SERVICE >INK CHARGE Insert the ink cassettes and fill the ink.
Page 126: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning housing If the housing of the printer becomes stained, wipe up the stain with a soft cloth soaked in water or water dissolved neutral detergent and wringed well. NOTES Before cleaning, turn the AC1 and AC2 power switches OFF. Do not use volatile solvent such as thinner or benzine to prevent fading or deterioration of the coating.
Page 127 Inspection & Maintenance Cleaning platen When glue adheres to the platen or ink drips on the platen, clean the platen according to the following procedures: Open the rear cover and put a soft cloth on the ink stained on the platen to soak up the ink into a soft cloth. Absorb ink into the soft cloth with care so as not to spread it.
Page 128 If ink gets into vacuum holes on the platen, wipe ink out of the holes with a commercially-available mini-cotton swab, then wipe out again with a mini-cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Use a ø3 mm mini-cotton swab. Platen Mini-cotton swab 2-84...
Page 129: Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations
Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations This section outlines the user menu structure and operations. Contents of This Section LCD Messages and Printer State Operation in Online State Basic Menu Operation in Offline State Menu Operations...
Page 130: Lcd Messages And Printer State
LCD Messages and Printer State This section explains the display on the LCD and printer state. Display on the LCD (1) Initialization The printer is being initialized. Booting INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT When the system starts normally, the printer goes goes online and enters idle mode automatically.
Page 131 (3) Online state (print mode) The printer is printing. PRINTING MAIN : 104 / PAPER Status display Media information...
Page 132: Operation In Online State
Operation in Online State Operation panel keys enabled in online state i l n i t n . f e i l f f t n i i n i t n i i r p i t n i r p i t n d i l d i l...
Page 133 (2) Cleaning during printing During online printing, cleaning can be performed by the following operation. PRINTING MAIN: 104/PAPER PRINT READY ONLINE LED flashes MAIN: 104/PAPER Press the key in pause mode. #CLEANING > NORMAL Select "NORMAL" or "STRONG" with the and press the key.
Page 134 (3) Changing paper feed adjustment correction value during printing During online printing, the paper feed adjustment correction value can be changed by the following operation. Press the key or key when "PRINTING" is displayed. PRINTING Data receiving starts DATA LED flashes. MAIN: 104/PAPER The current feed correction value is displayed.
Page 135 Operation in Online State (4) Online state (print information mode) The media feed length and ink remaining amount are displayed if key is pressed during idling, online printing, or print pause. PRINTING PRINTING MAIN: 104/PAPER MAIN: 104/PAPER FEED LENm XXXX BK INK REST: XXX % Lm INK REST: XXX % 3 - s e c o n d...
Page 136 (5) Skew check during printing The printer checks for skew of media every 2 meters of print length. If a skew exceeding the specified value is detected, the printer enters the print pause mode and displays an inquiry as to whether printing is to be continued or cancelled on the screen.
Page 137 Operation in Online State (7) Shutdown Pressing the Power ON/OFF switch in idle mode, during online printing or print pause causes the printer to execute shutdown. SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT The printer can be shut down in two ways: 1. Turning power OFF without fill cap operation Press the power ON/OFF key together with the key, and the power is turned OFF, skipping the fill cap operation.
Page 138: Basic Menu Operation In Offline State
Basic Menu Operation in Offline State When the key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters the offline mode, a menu group appears on the LCD, and menu operations are enabled. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ SERVICE FEED CLEANING FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST...
Page 139: Menu Tree
Menu Tree ENTRY XX INK REST: YYY% Execution form (Display) PAPER F. ADJ DATE : XX/XX/XX MAIN (PAPER) Execution form (Display) SUB (PAPER) Execution form (Display) MAIN B (PAPER) Execution form (Display) SUB B (PAPER) Execution form (Display) SHEET(PAPER) Execution form (Display) YYYYmmXZZZZmm Execution form...
Page 140 Enter a choice. #DIRECTION - BI >01 : BI - UNI Enter a choice #EDGE GUARD - USE >01 : USE - NOT USE Enter a choice #PAPER FEED MODE - SEQUENCE 1 >01 : SEQUENCE 1 - SEQUENCE 2 Enter a choice #PAPER SET MODE - NORMAL...
Page 141 Basic Menu Operation in Offline State Enter a choice # CLEANING MODE - MODE 1 - MODE 2 >01: MODE 1 - MODE 3 Enter a value # BACK ADJUST >01: +0000 PULSE ±2000 Enter a choice #PRIORITY FEED - DATA >01 : DATA - PANEL Enter a choice...
Page 142 Enter a choice # FEED PATTERN - ROUGH (NORMAL) - ROUGH (H-QUAL) >ROUGH (NORMAL) - ROUGH (H-DENS) - ROUGH (3 TIMES) - ROUGH (H-QUAL 2) - ROUGH (H-DENS 2) - ROUGH (DRAFT) - DETAIL (NORMAL) - DETAIL (H-QUAL) - DETAIL (H-DENS) DETAIL (3 TIMES) DETAIL (H-QUAL 2) DETAIL (H-DENS 2)
Page 143 Basic Menu Operation in Offline State FUNC SYSTEM #MENU PRINT Execution form ADJUST RESET > #ERROR LOG PRINT Execution form > #TRACE PRINT Execution form > #HISTORY PRINT Execution form > Enter a choice - TEST PRINT - HEAD ADJ1-1 #ADJUST PATTERN - HEAD ADJ1-2 - HEAD ADJ1 >TEST PRINT...
Page 144 #INKEND BUZZER Execution form (Display) >ON #BOOT VERSION Execution form (Display) ✽X.XX #F/W VERSION Execution form (Display) ✽X.XX_YY #IPB VERSION Execution form (Display) ✽X.X #WIM VERSION Execution form (Display) ✽X.X #IPB VERSION Execution form (Display) ✽X.X #ASIC VERSION Execution form (Display) ✽X.XX #HEAT HW VERSION...
Page 145: Basic Operations And Keys
Basic Menu Operation in Offline State Basic Operations and Keys (1) To enable menu operations: - Enter the offline mode. - When the printer enters the offline mode, a menu group screen is displayed. (2) Menu group selection: - Select a menu group directly with the keys.
Page 146: Operation Procedure For Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, And Character Input
Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, and Character Input If a choice is used for a parameter setting: An example of PRINT MODE of the ENTRY menu is given below. (1) Select a menu group with the keys. Select the ENTRY menu with the key.
Page 147 Basic Menu Operation in Offline State If a value is input for a parameter setting: The PAPER FEED ADJ menu of the ADJUST menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with the keys. Select ADJUST with the key.
Page 148 If a parameter is executed: Case 1: To print The MENU PRINT menu of the FUNC menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with the keys. Select the FUNC menu with the key. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET (2) Select a sub-menu of the FUNC menu with the keys.
Page 149 Basic Menu Operation in Offline State Case 2: To display only The SCSI ID menu of the SYSTEM menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with the keys. Select the SYSTEM menu with the key. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET...
Page 150 If character is input for parameter setting: The example of NAME of the ENTRY menu is given below. Select a menu group with the keys. Select the ENTRY menu with the key. ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with the keys.
Page 151 Basic Menu Operation in Offline State Press the key to determine the parameter. # C_PAPER NAME >01 : CYPE01 <Character List> Character Character code group Symbols space, !, • • • • Backward Numerals 0 to 9 key) Alphabet • Capital letter A to Z Alphabet •...
Page 152: Menu Operations
Menu Operations INK Menu This menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink. When the key is pressed, information on each color ink is displayed at three-second intervals. ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ XX: Color name, such as Bk, XX INK REST : YYY% Lm, Lc, Y, M, and C.
Page 153: Paper Menu
Menu Operations PAPER Menu This menu is used to display media information or replace the media. When the key is pressed, information on media is displayed at three-second intervals. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ <Main feed> MAIN (XXXXXX) X: Media type Y: Media size <Sub feed (media roll)>...
Page 154 <Double-Sided Printing> FACE(XXXXXX) X: Media type Y: Media size BACK1(XXXXXX) X: Media type Y: Media size BACK2(XXXXXX) X: Media type Y: Media size (1) When the keys are pressed, display scrolling ends and the top menu is displayed in offline state. (2) When the key is pressed, display scrolling ends and the printer moves online state.
Page 155: Entry Menu
Menu Operations ENTRY Menu This menu is used to set up parameters for printing. When the key is pressed, parameter setting is enabled. PAPER ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ #SELECT PAPER >01 : TYPE01 (1) Media selection (SELECT PAPER) Select a media number to be newly registered or revised. Twenty media types (from 01 to 20) can be selected.
Page 156 (3) Feed correction value (Unit: %) Set the feed correction value for the selected media. BASE=099.92% #FEED ADJUST >01 : 100.00% >01 : 100.00% <Parameter (Enter a value)> XXX.XX% (97.00 to 103.00%) (4) Scan waiting time (SCAN WAIT TIME) (Unit: second) Set the media scanning wait time for the selected media.
Page 157 Menu Operations (6) Print the direction setting Set the print direction. #DIRECTION >01 : BI <Parameter (Enter a choice)> BI: Bidirectional printing UNI: Unidirectional printing (7) Edge guard setting Set whether the media edge guard is used or not. The right and left print margins will be changed by this setting. #EDGE GUARD >01 : USE <Parameter (Enter a choice)>...
Page 158 (9) Media setting mode Detection of the media edge when replacing or setting the media, and selection of whether the media should be returned to the waiting position are set. When the take-up unit is in operation, the media will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting.
Page 159 Menu Operations (10) Air flow setting for suction FAN Sets the air flow of the FAN. #VACUUM >01 : NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a choice)> HIGH: Applies suction to media with strongest flow. MIDDLE: Applies suction to media with intermediate flow. LOW: Applies suction to media with weak flow.
Page 160 (12) Initial temperature setting for the printer heater Sets the platen heater temperature. (Celsius) (Fahrenheit) #PRINT HEATER #PRINT HEATER >01 : 40C >01 : 104F <Parameter (Enter a value)> - Range: 15 °C to 55 °C (The heater will be OFF when "✽✽" is set.) (13) Initial temperature setting for the rear heater Sets the rear heater temperature.
Page 161 Menu Operations (14) Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE) Sets color stripe print ON/OFF. #COLOR STRIPE >01 : ON <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - ON: Prints the color stripe print on the origin side. - OFF: Does not print the color stripe on the origin side. NOTES - If the color stripe is not set, dot-off in printing may occur.
Page 162 (16) Head height setting (HEAD HEIGHT) Sets the a head height. This setting should be matched to the head height changes on the printer. #HEAD HEIGHT >01 : NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Use this usually. - HIGH: Use this for thick media.
Page 163 Menu Operations (19) For fine draft reciprocating print position (left) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) Adjusts reciprocating print position (left) of all heads for fine draft (main scan 540 dpi mode). Enter correction value based on the head adjustment pattern print. # POS (L) ADJ2 YY YY: Ink color >+00&A Display order: Bk ->...
Page 164 (21) Cleaning mode Selects a cleaning mode to be performed automatically during printing. # CLEANING MODE >01: MODE 1 <Parameter (Enter a value)> MODE 1: Performs cleaning automatically according to the print history record at the start of printing or at the end of printing.
Page 165 Menu Operations (22) Media back feed correction value (unit: pulses) Sets the media back feed correction value for the selected media. Adjusts separator lines when the image is separated due to automatic cleaning during printing. # BACK ADJUST >01: +0000 PULSE <Parameter (Enter a value)>...
Page 166 (25) Priority setting (HEATER) Selects the priority of heater temperature setting. #PRIORITY HEATER >01 : DATA <Parameter (Enter a value)> - DATA: Gives priority to data. - PANEL: Gives priority to the panel. (26) Selecting the media width detection method Sets the media width detection method.
Page 167 Menu Operations (27) Setting the media width size Select the media width size. The printer works using the value set here as the media width when "DETECT WIDTH" is set to MANUAL. If this item is set, the same value is automatically set to SIZE 2. # SIZE >01: 2642mm <Parameter (Enter a value)>...
Page 168 (30) Standby interval Select the interval of scan waiting during printing. #INTERVAL >0000 SCAN <Parameter (Enter a value)> 0000 to 9999 scans "0" is treated as no setting (OFF). (The printer does not go on stanby during scanning.) 111 scans correspond to one meter in standard (720dpi/ HINT 4 pass) and bidirectional printing.
Page 169 Menu Operations (33) Deleting registrated media (DELETE MEDIA) Deletes a registered media. Registered media from 01 to 20 can be selected. The registered media 01 is defined as the standard media. This cannot be deleted. When the key is pressed, confirmation guidance will be displayed.
Page 170 Parameter copy method (1) Select the copy source. #COPY SOUCE >01 Select the copy source parameter with the #COPY SOUCE ✽01 key. Enter the copy source parameter with the #COPY SOUCE ✽13 key. #COPY SOUCE >13 (2) Select the copy destination #COPY DEST >13→01✽...
Page 171 Menu Operations Initial values for the preset media A maximum of 20 media can be registered, and media 01 to 05 are preset on the printer. (The parameters registered are changeable and deletable. However, 01 (MEDIA) cannot be deleted.) The table lists the initial values for the media registered. NAME MEDIA Glossy...
Page 172 Example of media registration Select a media number to be registered newly or revised. (1) Press the key to select the ENTRY menu. ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ (2) Select the "SELECT PAPER" menu with the keys. #SELECT PAPER >01 : TYPE01 (3) Press the key to change the parameter.
Page 173 Menu Operations Example of parameter setting In this example, a feed correction value will be entered. (1) Select the "FEED ADJUST" menu with the keys. #FEED ADJUST >02 : 099.80% (2) Press the key and revise the parameter. #FEED ADJUST *02 : 099.80% NOTE - Determine the feed correction value by printing the feed...
Page 174: F.adj Menu
F.ADJ Menu This menu is used to set paper feed adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, parameters setting is enabled. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ #FEED PATTERN >01 : ROUGH 1 (1) Feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting the feed amount. Two pattern parameters are available, ROUGH that prints the feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0.25% step between 99.0 and 101.0 %, and DETAIL that prints the feed amount adjustment...
Page 175 Menu Operations Select the parameter according to respective print modes by referring to the following table: HINT ± (2) Feed correction value setting Sets the feed correction value. Enter a correction value according to the feed adjustment pattern print. The BASE value is displayed alternately on the 1st line. BASE=099.88% #FEED ADJUST >01 : 099.80%...
Page 176 (3) Back feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting the media back feed amount. Select the proper parameter according to the print mode. # BACK PATTERN >NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a value)> NORMAL: Select at adjustment in standard and high speed print modes. H-QUALITY: Select at adjustment in high quality print mode.
Page 177: Service Menu
Menu Operations SERVICE Menu This menu is used to maintain the cap and the wiper as well as to clean the ink path. When the key is pressed, the service menu will be operable. SERVICE FEED CLEANING #WIPER CLEANING > (1) Moving wiper to manual cleaning position The wiper blade is lifted so that you can clean the wiper blade manually.
Page 178 (3) Service cleaning Selects a service cleaning. #SERVICE >SERVICE CLEAN <Parameter (Enter a choice)> SERVICE CLEAN Use this parameter to clean the head and ink path with the maintenance liquid while the ink is filled into the printer, and then refill the maintenance liquid in the printer to ensure long- term storage.
Page 179 Menu Operations (4) Filling ink to the cap (FILL CAP) Fills the ink into the cap and soaks the head (nozzle surface) into the ink for 1 to 2 hours to remove nozzle clogging. Use this menu when dot-off in printing cannot be eliminated by cleaning repeatedly.
Page 180 (5) Opening cap during head height adjustment Use this operation during head height adjustment. The cap is opened after performing this operation. # HEAD HEIGHT > <Parameter (Execution form)> None # ADJUST HEIGHT >OK # ADJUST HEIGHT >EXECUTING OPEN REAR COVER ADJUST HEIGHT # ADJUST HEIGHT >...
Page 181: Cleaning Menu
Menu Operations CLEANING Menu This menu is used to clean the printer head. When the key is pressed, the cleaning menu appears. SERVICE FEED CLEANING #CLEANING >NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a choice)> NORMAL: Cleans the head normally. STRONG: Cleans the head strongly. See Section 2, Head Cleaning for details.
Page 182: Feed Menu
FEED Menu While the key is held down, the currently selected media roll is fed. (If a cut sheet is being used, it is discharged.) A feeding message appears on the LCD. SERVICE FEED CLEANING PAPER FEEDING When the key is released, feeding stops and the top menu appears on the LCD in offline mode.
Page 183: Func Menu
Menu Operations FUNC Menu This menu is used to execute functions provided for the printer. When the key is pressed, functions can be executed. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET #MENU PRINT > (1) Menu print (MENU PRINT) Prints information on the printer and panel settings. #MENU PRINT >...
Page 184 (3) Printing SCSI trace information (TRACE PRINT) Prints SCSI protocol trace data. #TRACE PRINT > <Parameter (execution form)> None (4) Printing history (HISTORY INK) Prints the ink system cleaning data saved in the printer. #HISTORY INK > <Parameter (execution form)> None 3-56...
Page 185: Adjust Menu
Menu Operations ADJUST Menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, mechanical adjustment parameters can be set. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET #ADJUST PATTERN >TEST PRINT (1) Adjustment pattern print (ADJUST PATTERN) Prints the adjustment pattern for adjusting the printer mechanically and electrically.
Page 186 - ADJUST 1-3: Prints only the reciprocating adjustment pattern of HEAD ADJ 1. - ADJUST 1-4: Prints the fine draft reciprocating adjustment pattern of HEAD ADJ 1. - ADJUST 2-1: Prints the phase, left and right, and inter-head position adjustment patterns of HEAD ADJ 2. - ADJUST 2-2: Prints only the reciprocating adjustment pattern of HEAD ADJ 2.
Page 187 Menu Operations (3) Head position adjustment (Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) (H-POS ADJ YY) Adjusts the head position in the scanning direction. Enter a correction value according to the head adjustment pattern. #H-POS ADJ YY YY: Ink color >+00&A Display order: Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C <Parameter (Enter a value)>...
Page 188 (6) For fine draft reciprocating print position (Left) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) Adjusts the head reciprocating position (Left). Enter a correction value according to the head adjustment pattern. #I-POS (L) ADJ YY YY: Ink color >+00&A Display order: Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C <Parameter (Enter a value)>...
Page 189: System Menu
Menu Operations SYSTEM Menu This menu is used to set or display system parameters. When the key is pressed, system parameter setting is enabled. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET #LANGUAGE >JAPANESE (1) Language for LCD messages (LANGUAGE) Sets Japanese or English for messages displayed on the LCD. #LANGUAGE >ENGLISH <Parameter (Enter a choice.)>...
Page 190 (2) Buzzer setting Sets whether the buzzer sounds when the head is removed from the cap in routine maintenance or head height adjustment or when the head cannot be capped due to a paper jam error, etc. during printing. #BUZZER >ON <Parameter (Enter a choice)>...
Page 191 Menu Operations (4) BOOT version display (BOOT VERSION) Displays the BOOT version. #BOOT VERSION X: Boot version ✽X.XX_YY <Parameter (Execution form)> None (5) F/W version display (F/W VERSION) Displays the engine firmware version. X: System program version # F/W VERSION number ✽X.XX_YY Y: Control number...
Page 192 (8) ICB board version display (ICB VERSION) Displays the version number of the ICB board (WIM). #ICB VERSION ✽X.XX X: Version number <Parameter (Execution form)> None (9) ASIC version display (ASIC VERSION) Displays the ASIC version. #ASIC VERSION ✽X.XX X: Version number <Parameter (Execution form)>...
Page 193 Menu Operations (12) HEB board version display Displays the HEB board version. #HEB VERSION ✽X.X X: ID number <Parameter (Execution form)> None (13) SCSI ID number display (SCSI ID) Displays the SCSI ID number set with the rotary switch on the SCSI board.
Page 194: Reset Menu
(16) Factory setting Sets all parameters to factory settings. #INITIAL SET > <Parameter (Execution form)> None RESET Menu This menu is used to reset the printer. When the key is pressed, the reset function is executed. An initializing message appears on the LCD. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST...
Page 195: Section 4 Special Printing
Section 4 Special Printing Contents of This Section Special Printing Double-Sided Printing Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin...
Page 196: Special Printing
Special Printing This section explains the details of print modes and gives an out- line of special printing such as duplex printing. Print Modes This printer provides 14 print modes. Choose a print mode according to the media type, productivity, and image quality. (⇒ See page 3-28) 1.
Page 197 Special Printing 7. "DRAFT" [Productivity oriented] (2-pass) The print resolution is 360×720 dpi. The print speed is maximum 30 m /h but the print density is entirely lighter than that of NORMAL mode, and uneven printing may be notice- able depending on the type of media. A solid image of 100% density is printed at 50% the density of NORMAL mode.
Page 198: Double-Sided Printing
Double sided Printing Capable of printing on both face and back sides of media. Mesh Tarpaulin Printing Capable of printing on a mesh type tarpaulin without a liner. Textile Printing Capable of printing on textile media having weak stiffness. For details, see the User's Guide provided separately. Dual Roll Print Capable of printing simultaneously on two media rolls of 50 inches or less.
Page 199: Double-Sided Printing
Double-Sided Printing The following explains the types of double-sided printing and their procedures. In the explanation, the surface printed first is referred to as the “front surface”, and the surface printed second as the “rear surface”. Types of Double-Sided Printing The following three types of double-sided printing are available: - Printing on the back side of media from the take-up unit (Rear 1)
Page 200 Set the media. For the installation of media, see page 2-12 to 2-20 "Installing/ Removing the Media." At this time, select "FACE" with the key on the opera- tion panel for "Media Position." MEDIA POSITION SELECT: FACE NOTES - If a tarpaulin (surface condition is different between face and back) intended for single side printing is used, first print on the more uneven surface side as the face side.
Page 201 Double-Sided Printing Broken line for cutting guideline Solid line for aligning the back side position NOTES - The drying time of a printed side varies depending on the image. Confirm that the printed side has dried before per- forming the next operation. In general, dry the printed side for more than 3 hours (a whole day and night in case of printing with dark density), and then print on the back side.
Page 202 Adjust the media so that the solid line for aligning the print position comes to the platen groove position. If the solid line does not align with the platen groove between the left and right sides, align either side first, and while holding this side in place, pull the other side to adjust the position.
Page 203 Double-Sided Printing Set the media edge guard, and close the rear cover. CLOSE REAR COVER CHECK EDGE GUARD ✽OK? Select the media position. Select "BACK1" with the MEDIA POSITION key. SELECT: BACK1 Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is.
Page 204: Feed Switch
Select whether a liner is used or not. Select whether a liner is used or not with LINER key. SELECT: NOT USE If a liner is used, see page 4-25. Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is.
Page 205 Double-Sided Printing NOTE - Before starting the printing on the back side, change the "VACUUM" and "PEEL MODE" settings from the operation panel according to the media used. For sticky media, set the “VACUUM” to “LOW” and the “PEEL MODE” to “ON”. It is recommended that the head be cleaned before start- ing the printing on the back side.
Page 206: Printing On Back Side From Paper Feeder
Printing on Back Side from Paper Feeder After printing on the face side, the main scroller to which the me- dia was wound is set in the feeder, and printing on the back side is performed. Face side printing Main scroller relocation Back side printing relocation Set the media.
Page 207 Double-Sided Printing Set media to the take-up unit. For setting the media to the take-up unit, see pages 2-27 to 2-33 "Installing the Media Roll in the Winder." Start the printing on the face side. After the printing is finished, cut the media. When the printing on the face side is completed, two more lines are printed.
Page 208 Remove the scroller on the feed side from the printer. Remove the scroller on the media discharge side from the printer, and install it on the feed side. NOTE - Use the recommended cart with care when removing and installing the scroller. Recommended cart Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.
Page 209 Double-Sided Printing Set the feed direction switch again. ■ Feed direction switch, Winder switch, Feed switch Feed direction switch ↑ Inner take-up ↓ Outer take-up Winder switch (white) Feed switch (green) Slacken the media using the Feed switch and insert the media edge into the feeder.
Page 210 Insert media into the feeder, and adjust it so that the solid line for aligning the print position at the media top edge comes to the platen groove position. If the solid line does not align with the platen groove between left and right sides, align either side first, and while holding this side, pull the other side to adjust the position.
Page 211 Double-Sided Printing CLOSE REAR COVER CHECK EDGE GUARD ✽OK? Select the media position. Select "BACK2" with the MEDIA POSITION key. SELECT: BACK 2 Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is. Select a media type.
Page 212 Select whether the liner is used or not. Select whether a liner is used or not with LINER key. If a liner is used, SELECT: NOT USED see page 4-25. Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is.
Page 213 Double-Sided Printing Media setting operation will start automatically. If the operation terminates normally, the PREPARING PAPER printer returns to the online or offline WAIT A MOMENT state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be displayed. Return to step 4 for retry. NOTE - Before starting the printing on the back side, change the set- tings of "VACUUM"...
Page 214: Printing On Back Side From Paper Feeder After Rewinding
Printing on Back Side from Paper Feeder After Rewinding After printing on the face side, the media is rewound on the roll in the paper feeder, the roll is removed and re-set reversely between left and right, and then printing on the back side is performed. Face side printing Back side printing Media rewinding...
Page 215 Double-Sided Printing Set the media. For the installation of media, see page 2-12 to 2-20 "Installing/ Removing the Media." At this time, select "FACE" with the key on the opera- tion panel for "Media Position." MEDIA POSITION SELECT: FACE NOTE - If a tarpaulin (surface condition is different between face and back) intended for single side printing is used, first print on the more uneven surface side as the face side.
Page 216 Start printing on the face side. After printing is finished, remove the tension bars on both the feed side and paper outlet side, and lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Pressure roller up/ down lever Rewind the media on the main scroller in the feeder. Press the winder switch on the feed side and the feed switch on the paper outlet side simultaneously to rewind the media.
Page 217 Double-Sided Printing Remove the media roll including the scroller. NOTE - Use the recommended cart with care when removing and installing the scroller. Recommended cart Remove the media from the main scroller, exchange the media between left and right, and reinsert the media into the main scroller.
Page 218 Adjust the media so that the mark on the media made in step 3 comes to the groove in the platen. The operation after step 10 is same as that in step 7 and subse- quent steps in "■ Printing on Back Side from Feeder." See page 4-14.
Page 219: Using The Liner
Double-Sided Printing Using the Liner Printing on the back side may require a liner to be used depending on the media type. Also, use a liner when printing on the back side if printing of dark density was performed on the face side. NOTE - Confirm the vertical scale in advance because the vertical scale is different if the liner is used.
Page 220: Into The Feeder
Set the sub scroller in the printer. The set position varies depending on the printing method. - Printing on back side from take-up unit → Set the sub scroller on the spare holder close to the pressure roller up/down lever (A in the figure). - Printing on back side from the feeder - After rewinding, print on the back side feeding from the feeder.
Page 221 Double-Sided Printing Pull the liner out of the discharge side. If it is hard to pull the liner out, rotate the grid roller with your finger to feed the liner through. HINT (1) Check on the feed side and the discharge side respectively that the liner is fed out straight from the liner roll.
Page 222 NOTE - If the liner waves extremely on the platen, rewind the liner completely and remove it from the printer once, and then reinstall. A wavy liner causes wrinkles. Pull the liner out evenly on the left and right sides so that it does not wave. Also, stretch the liner toward both sides to prevent the liner from slackening in the center.
Page 223 Double-Sided Printing Pull the liner out to the position where the liner can be secured to the winder with tapes. Push the pressure roller up/down lever down. Pressure roller up/ down lever With the liner stretched, secure it to the winder with tapes.
Page 224 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Press the winder switch on the winder side to wind the liner on the paper tube by about 4 turns. Holding the flange of the sub scroller by hand so that the liner is not fed out, insert the media into the feeder so as to feed out the media only.
Page 225 Double-Sided Printing Adjust the media so that the solid line for aligning the print position at the media top edge comes to the platen groove position. Platen groove If the solid line does not align with the platen groove between left and right sides, align either side first, and while holding this side, pull the other side to adjust the position of the media only.
Page 226 CLOSE REAR COVER CHECK EDGE GUARD ✽OK? Select the media position. Select "BACK1" or "BACK2" with the MEDIA POSITION key. SELECT: BACK 1 "BACK1": - Printing on back side from take-up unit "BACK2": - Printing on back side from paper feeder - After rewinding, printing on back side from paper feeder Press the...
Page 227 Double-Sided Printing Select the liner. Select "USED" with the LINER key. SELECT: USED Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is. Press the feed switch on the winder side to rewind the liner from the paper tube, and set the tension bar.
Page 228 Media setting operation will start automatically. If the operation terminates normally, the PREPARING PAPER printer returns to the online or offline WAIT A MOMENT state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be displayed. Return to step 8 for retry. NOTES - Before starting the printing on the back side, set "VACUUM"...
Page 229: Printing On Mesh Tarpaulin
Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin Here, we explain the case of printing on mesh media to which a liner is not attached. If a liner is used with the mesh media, the special method explained in this section is not necessary. NOTES - The dedicated liner must be used for printing on mesh tar- paulin.
Page 230 Set the sub scroller in the printer. Sub scroller holder Bend the top edge of the liner by about 5 cm. NOTE - As the liner is thin and very weak in stiffness, it could be caught in the grid roller when it is inserted unless the top edge is bent.
Page 231 Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin Insert the liner and pull the liner out of the discharge side. If it is hard to pull the liner out, rotate the grid roller with your finger to feed the liner through. HINT (1) Check on the feed side and the discharge side respectively that the liner is fed out straight from the liner roll.
Page 232 NOTE - If the liner waves extremely on the platen, rewind the liner completely and remove it from the printer once, and then reinstall. A wavy liner causes wrinkles. Pull the liner out evenly on the left and right sides so that it does not wave. Also, stretch the liner toward both sides to prevent the liner from slackening in the center.
Page 233 Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin Pull the liner out to the position where the liner can be secured to the winder with tapes. Push the pressure roller up/down lever down. Pressure roller up/ down lever With the liner stretched, secure it to the winder with tapes.
Page 234 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Press the winder switch on the winder side to wind the liner on the paper tube by about 4 turns. Set a mesh tarpaulin roll. For installation of a mesh tarpaulin roll, see Section 2 Basic Opera- tions (⇒...
Page 235 Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin Overlap the liner and the media so that their right edges are aligned, and set so that the top edge of the mesh tarpaulin protrudes from the rear cover. If the right edge does not align correctly, shift the mesh tarpaulin to the left or right so as to align with the liner position.
Page 236 CLOSE REAR COVER CHECK EDGE GUARD ✽OK? Select the media position. Select "MAIN" with the MEDIA POSITION key. SELECT: MAIN Press the key to change the setting. Press the key to hold the last setting as it is. Select the media type. Select "PAPER"...
Page 237 Printing on Mesh Tarpaulin NOTE - If the mesh tarpaulin is narrower than the liner, set "DETECT WIDTH" to "MANUAL1" in the ENTRY menu. Selecting "AUTO" allows the printer to recognize the liner width as the mesh tarpaulin width and to print the data at the right edge on the liner.
Page 238 CHECK BUFFER The next operation will not start if the ✽OK? media slack is inadequate. Media setting operation will start automatically. PREPARING PAPER If the operation terminates normally, the WAIT A MOMENT printer returns to the online or offline state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be displayed.
Page 239: Section 5 Heater Controller Menu Operation
Section 5 Heater Controller Menu Operation This section describes heater controller temperature control, LCD displays, parameter setup mode operations, and error messages. Contents of This Section Temperature Control LCD Display Parameter Setup Mode Error Messages...
Page 240: Temperature Control
Temperature Control The following are the three states of heater control: (1) Maintaining a preset temperature Function: To heat the media for reduction of ink drying time, improvement of ink fixing, and media winkle prevention. Status: Each heater temperature is maintained at the pre- set temperature on the heater control panel.
Page 241 Temperature Control (3) Temperature Control Stop Condition Function: To prevent useless current consumption, to protect the media from being damaged due to heating by heaters, and to protect the user from being burned by touching the heaters when printing is not being performed.
Page 242: Lcd Display
LCD Display (1) Display in normal mode Preset temperature AAAU BBBU CCCU Current temperature XXXU YYYU ZZZU Front heater Printer heater Rear heater Display: (AAA to CCC, YYY to ZZZ) Temperature unit: (U) Setup Current Celsius Heater temperature temperature Fahrenheit FRONT PRINT •...
Page 243 LCD Display (3) Display at heater OFF “OFF” is displayed in three digits in the setup temperature area of the heater turned OFF on line 1. The temperature unit of the heater turned OFF is not displayed. The current temperature area is displayed as it is on line 2. OFF BBBU CCCU XXXU YYYU ZZZU (4) Display when heater AC power is turned OFF...
Page 244: Parameter Setup Mode
Parameter Setup Mode This mode is used when the operator sets the heater system control parameters. (1) Setup items and parameters The setup items and parameters are listed in the table below. Parameter Item Display Item Display Description Initial value (upper line) (lower line) CELSIUS...
Page 245 Parameter Setup Mode (3) Moving among the setup items Select the desired setup item with the keys on the heater control panel. Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the next (lower) setup item on the “(1) Parameter Setting Mode Parameter List”.
Page 246 (6) Finalizing the setting. Display the desired setting on the 2nd line. Press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel to finalize the setting. The display returns to the setup item setting screen. # UNIT ✽ FAHRENHEIT Note: - # blinks When a setting which is not desired is displayed on the 2nd line, press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel to cancel that setting and return to the setup item selection screen.
Page 247 Parameter Setup Mode (8) Preheat by manual operation The front heater, printer heater, and rear heater start to heat until they reach the set temperature by simultaneously pressing respec- tive ON/OFF buttons on the heater panel. Simultaneous pressing Turning the respective heaters on prior to the printing can shorten the heater temperature rise waiting time at the start of printing.
Page 248: Error Messages
Error Messages When any of the following error messages are displayed on the heater control panel, contact our service center. <System error> ERROR H01 SYSTEM ERROR <The relay board cannot be detected> ERROR H02 PLY BOARD ERR <Front heater thermistor temperature error> (-10 °C or less, 70 °C or more) ERROR H03 F TEMP ERR <Rear heater thermistor temperature error>...
Page 249 Error Messages <Rear heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 30 minutes.> R TEMPERR <Printer heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 30 minutes.> ERROR H08 P TEMPERR <Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics > ERROR H09 SWITCH ERROR <Zero cross error occurs in the diagnostics.>...
Page 250: Section 6 Troubleshooting
Section 6 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting for the printer. If the prob- lem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or our service center. Contents of This Section Troubleshooting Clearing Jams When an Error Message Appears When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly When a Print Error Occurs When There is an Abnormal Sound When It is Desired to Move the Printer...
Page 251: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer, check the following items. Items to be checked Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures Power cable connection Plug the power cable into the outlet correctly. Power supply to the outlet Supply power to the outlet.
Page 252: Clearing Jams
Clearing Jams Clear media jams according to the guidance message displayed on the LCD. A guidance message appears on the LCD. X: Types of media jam LIFT LEVER & 0: Media jam 0 1: Media jam 1 OPEN REAR COVER 2: Media jam 2 See “When an Error Message Appears”.
Page 253: When An Error Message Appears
When an Error Message Appears If the ERROR lamp lights, check the message to be displayed on the LCD. There are four types of error messages. - Service call errors: Operator unrecoverable errors, such as H/W, S/W failure. Contact our service center. - Communication errors: Communication protocol errors.
Page 254 When an Error Message Appears <Engine error> ENGINE ERROR nnnn nnnn: Error code POWER OFF/ON Description : An unrecoverable error has occurred in the network controller section. (H/W failure) Measure : Contact your dealer or our service center (the error code on the LCD is needed) .
Page 255: Communication Errors
Communication Errors nnn: Error code PRINT READY 001: Parity error W SCSI ERROR nnn 002: Bus timeout error Description : The condition or protocol for communication with the computer is incorrect. Measure : (1) Check the SCSI cable connection and terminator switch.
Page 256: Operator Call Errors
When an Error Message Appears Operator Call Errors The following errors can be corrected by the operator. (AC2 power supply) CHECK AC2 POWER POWER ON/OFF Description : The power switch on the AC2 side is not turned ON. Measure : Turn the power switch on the AC2 side ON, and turn the printer power OFF andON.
Page 257 INKCOVER IS OPEN X: L (left) /R (Right) CLOSE X INKCOVER Description : The ink cover is open. Measure : Take appropriate action according to the message. - The ink LED flashes. Description : Ink is running out. (Warning) Measure : Have a new ink cartridge ready.
Page 258 When an Error Message Appears (Jam) LIFT LEVER & OPEN REAR COVER Description : A media jam (0) occurs when the feed system cannot be driven due to obstacles in the feed path. Measure : Take appropriate action according to the message. If a media jam error (1) occurs repeatedly even though the media is not jammed and there is no foreign matter in the feed path, it is possible that the media has adhered to the...
Page 259 (Media) LIFT LEVER SET PAPER Description : Media runs out. Measure : Set new media. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Media Replacement) LIFT LEVER CHECK PAPER Description : Media with an invalid size (less than 297 mm width or 104 inch width or more) is set.
Page 260 When an Error Message Appears (Others) CLOSE REAR COVER Description : The rear cover is opened. Measure : Take appropriate action according to the message. HEAD TEMP. ERROR WAIT A MOMENT Description : The head temperature is out of the operating temperature range.
Page 261: When The Printer Fails To Work Correctly
When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly This section describes what to do when the printer fails to work correctly. Take appropriate action according to the symptoms. Action to be taken when the printer malfunctions Problem Possible cause Corrective action A no-ink message is Open the ink cover and check whether displayed even when...
Page 262: When A Print Error Occurs
When a Print Error Occurs This section explains how to solve print quality problems. Take appropriate action according to the symptoms. Action to solve print quality problems when a print error occurs Symptom Possible cause Corrective action Blank data are transmitted. Check print data.
Page 263: When There Is An Abnormal Sound
When There is an Abnormal Sound If an abnormal sound is heard, contact your agent or an SIIT ser- vice center. 6-14...
Page 264: When It Is Desired To Move The Printer
When it is Desired to Move the Printer To move this printer, contact your dealer or our nearest service cen- ter. When it unavoidably becomes necessary to move the printer sev- eral meters across a flat surface, use caution regarding the follow- ing points: Do not move the printer with the main scroller and/or the sub scroller attached.
Page 265: Appendix
Appendix This Appendix shows the basic specifications, components, and Celsius and Fahrenheit conversion table. Contents of This Section Basic Specifications...
Page 266: Basic Specifications
Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Basic printer specifications c i f t e j Media dischage direction Front feed, rear discharge Media , n i Media ches , a t r t r l t t , s s margins l l i 0VAC - 0VAC - 0VAC...

SII IP-6900 User Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Getting Started

Section 2 Basic Operations

Inspection & Maintenance

Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations

Section 4 Special Printing

Section 5 Heater Controller Menu Operation

Section 6 Troubleshooting

Appendix

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