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User's Guide
U00086052300
Solvent Ink
Color Inkjet Printer
IP-6600-01
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.

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  • Page 1 User's Guide U00086052300 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP-6600-01 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 IP-6600-01 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide Documents Number U00086052300 First Edition, March 2004 Copyright © 2003, 2004 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and...
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-6600-01 Color Inkjet Printer (simply called the printer below). This printer is a color inkjet printer that adopts solvent ink, supports 64 inch media width, and builts-in SCSI interface. This manual, the IP-6600-01 User's Guide, describes the features...

  • Page 5: Deliverables

    Deliverables The printer components, including options, are installed on the main unit on delivery. Make sure that the following items are present. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the shop where you purchased the product or the nearest service dealer. Basic components Printer main unit <1>...
  • Page 6 Accessories SCSI cable Roll paper(for installations) <1> <1> Power cord <2> • Power cord for printer • Power cord for heater + screw driver (for head up/down adjustment) Maintenance kit IP6-108 <1 set> • Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml Ink kit 6 colors IP6-110 •...
  • Page 7 Options • Dryer 64 (IP-260) : 1 • Roll Cover 64 (IP-261) : 1 • Exhaust Attachment (IP-262) : 1 • PS RIP (Photo Print 4 Dx) (IP-540) : 1 • PS RIP (Photo Print 4 Server) (IP-541) : 1 Consumables Storage Kit IP6-137 Maintenance Kit IP6-108...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The following symbols 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 9 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 not, a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 10 WARNING Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases: • When putting your hands inside the printer. • Smoke, strange noise or smells generate from the printer. • A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer.
  • Page 11 CAUTION Handle the paper rolls with care because they are very heavy. If you drop them, it could lead to personal injury. Hold the electric cable by the plug when connecting or disconnecting it. Failing to do so may cause the cable to fray or break which could lead to electric shock and/or fire.

  • Page 12: 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 the power supply matched with the specification of the printer.
  • Page 13 Consumables 1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.). Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown. 2. Do not use ink past the date of expiration as this may cause a breakdown. 3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste.

  • Page 14: Manual Legend (Notational Rules)

    Manual Legend (Notational rules) This manual uses the notational rules for marks, keys, LCDs, and LEDs: Marks WARNING Boxes marked with a "WARNING" describe points of caution for avoiding serious personal injury. CAUTION Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding injury to yourself or damage to the printer.
  • Page 15 Notation of Keys/LCDs/LEDs Example 1: Keys and messages shown on the LCDs in the text This represents a key This represents the LC display on the operation panel. on the operation panel. Press to put the ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ printer offline. Press to select SERVICE...
  • Page 16 Example 3: LCD's state transitions and key operations in the text ENTRY INITIALIZING PAPER F. ADJ WAIT A MOMENT A key on the operation panel. SERVICE FEED PRINT READY CLEANING ROLL : 64" (COATED) This shows that the LCD screen This indicates that the LCD screen changes to another when the operator changes to another automatically without...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Deliverables ..................i Safety Precautions................iv Handling Precautions ................ viii Manual Legend (Notational rules) ............x Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Operating Conditions ............... 1-2 Installation Space ..............1-2 Environmental Conditions ........... 1-3 Consumables ................... 1-5 Paper ...................
  • Page 18 Section 2 Basic Operations Connecting with Computer .............. 2-2 System configuration (connection example) ....... 2-2 Connection procedure ............2-2 Turning the Power On/Off ..............2-5 Turning the Power On ............2-6 Turning the Power Off ............2-9 Replacing the Paper Roll ............... 2-11 Installing Paper Roll in the Printer ........
  • Page 19 Using the FAN Guard Positioning Bar ........... 2-46 Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys ......2-47 Inspection & Maintenance ............. 2-48 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Basic Menu Operation ..............3-2 Menu Hierarchical Structure ..........3-2 Menu Tree ................3-3 Basic Operations and Keys ..........
  • Page 20 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................5-2 Clearing Paper Jam ................. 5-3 When an Error Message Appears ........... 5-4 Service Call Errors .............. 5-4 Communication Errors ............5-6 Operator Call Errors ............5-7 When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly ........5-11 When a Print Error Occurs .............

  • Page 21: Section 1 Getting Started (Basic Knowledge)

    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 Installation Space Environmental Conditions Consumables Media/Paper Waste Ink Bottle Maintenance Kit...

  • Page 22: Operating Conditions

    Operating Conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer. Installation Space There must be a sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts, for the output of drawings, and for ventilation. In addition, the maintenance space, shown below, is required to repair the printer or replace components.

  • Page 23: Environmental Conditions

    Operating Conditions Environmental Conditions Operating temperature and humidity levels The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity levels shown below. Temperature: 15 °C to 30 °C Humidity: 30% to 70% To obtain better print quality, use the printer within temperatures of 20 to 25 °C.
  • Page 24 Places where the printer must not be installed Do not install the printer in the following places: - 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 25: Consumables

    Consumables Media/Paper Available media types We prepared the following types of media: • Glossy vinyle chrolide • Matted vinyle chrolide • Banner Contact our service center for details.
  • Page 26 Precautions for storing media - Avoid direct sunlight and water regardless of before and after opening the package. Put paper in envelope to prevent dust and store media in a dry, cool and dark place. - Avoid rapid change of temperature and humidity and store media with no condensing.

  • Page 27: Paper

    Consumables Precautions for handling prints. - Do not touch the print surface before drying up the ink. Hold margins of the media for handling. Especially use care before 24 hours after printing. - Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer. Do not pile print surface to prevent color transfer.

  • Page 28: Ink

    Ink types Use our recommended ink cartridges listed below. y t i NOTE - Failure to use the recommended ink cartridge may lead to a deterioration of the print quality or a printer malfunction. - The valid period of the ink is 12 months after the manufacture date.
  • Page 29 Consumables WARNING - Never bring the ink close to fire. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire. CAUTION - Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye. If it gets into the eye, wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required.

  • Page 30: Waste Ink Bottle

    Waste Ink Bottle Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below. WARNING - Never put the waste ink bottle near open flames. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire. CAUTION - Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye. If it gets into the eye, wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Kit

    Consumables Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle CAUTION - After use, securely fasten the attached cap and dispose of this product as industrial waste. If you have any questions, please contact your nearest sales office. NOTE - When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it with both hands with its mouth facing up.

  • Page 32: Storage Kit

    Storage Kit y t i r t r r t r Cleaning Kit y t i r t r r t r 1-12...

  • Page 33: External Views, Part Names, And Functions

    External Views, Part Names, and Functions This section shows the external views of the printer, the names of parts of the printer and describes their functions. Front Ink cartridge Roll paper Lock Unlock (1) Operation panel The lamps and LCD, which indicate the printer status, and keys for setting functions are located on the operation panel.

  • Page 34: Rear

    Rear Rear (24) (20) (20) (11) (23) (15) (21) (16) (22) (19) (10) (13) (14) (18) (17) (12) SCSI controller Network controller (9) Power receptacle Printer power supply (10) Printer switch (11) Rear cover (12) SCSI connector (13) ID switch SCSI controller (14) Terminator switch (15) Paper outlet...

  • Page 35: Heater

    External Views, Part Names, and Functions Heater Å The printer builts in three heaters for fixing and stabilizing print image on the print media. Rear cover (Front) (Rear) (27) (25) Paper roll Paper outlet (26) Paper inlet paper feed direction (25) Front heater (Front) Preheats the media.

  • Page 36: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Keys, LEDs, and the LCD are laid out on the operation panel as follows. It has a buzzer to alert errors or invalid key operations. (4) LCD Shows the printer status and menus. (3) Power switch (2) Keys Turns the printer ON Used to set printer functions.
  • Page 37 External Views, Part Names, and Functions Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys o i t i t p . e t r e t i r t i r t . t n . t u ) . t ) . t .

  • Page 38: 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 i t t . r e , f f c t i , f f...

  • Page 39: Roll Cover 64 (Option)

    External Views, Part Names, and Functions Dryer 64 (Option) The dryer 64 dries the output media. Roll Cover 64 (Option) Protects paper roll from dust. Exhaust Attachment (Option) Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the printer or the drying device. PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option) RIP software for the IP-6600.

  • Page 40: Lcd Messages And Printer State

    LCD Messages and Printer State This section explains the messages shown on the LCD and outlines menu operations. Messages on the LCD (1) Initialization display The printer is being initialized. Booting INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT *: When the system starts normally, both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatically.
  • Page 41 LCD Messages and Printer State (3) Online state (print mode) display The printer is printing. PRINTING ROLL : 64” (PAPER) Status display Paper information (4) Online state (drying mode) display The printer is drying the media. DRYING ROLL : 64” (PAPER) Only when the print drying time is preset, the drying state will be displayed after print.
  • Page 42 - Print cancel (end) PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (PAPER) The ONLINE LED flashes. PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (PAPER) (6) Online state (print information mode) display Paper total count and ink removing amount are displayed. PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (COATED) TOTAL CT XXXX Bk INK REST:...
  • Page 43 LCD Messages and Printer State (7) Offline (menu mode) display Menus can be operated in offline mode. ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ SERVICE FEED CLEANING FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET , and are access keys to menus. *: When the key is pressed in the menu mode, "CLEANING" menu appears.
  • Page 44 1-24...

  • Page 45: Section 2 Basic Operations

    Section 2 Basic Operations Contents of this section Connecting with Computer System configuration (connection example) Connection procedure Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On Turning the Power Off Replacing the Paper Roll Installing Paper Roll in the Printer Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer Replacing Paper Roll with Another Replacing Empty Paper Roll Replacing Jammed Paper Roll...

  • Page 46: Connecting With Computer

    Connecting with Computer This section only shows system configurations and cable connection procedure. System configuration (connection example) The following connection is possible. (Printer server PostScript RIP) Printer SCSI interface Connection procedure Connect a cable as follows: Turn the printer and the computer OFF. NOTE - When the printer is connected with the computer, turn the printer ON, and then turn the computer ON.

  • Page 47: The Printer

    Connecting with Computer Connect a SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the rear of the printer. (It can be connected to any one of two SCSI connectors.) NOTE Use a dedicated SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 6 m). If using a cable except the specified one, the printer can not satisfy FCC and CE regulations.
  • Page 48 Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF. Terminator switch The printer has the SCSI terminator ON/OFF function. If the external terminator is not used and the printer is a terminating 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 The power of the printer and the power of the heater are separated. <Printer> The printer has two power switches as follows. (1) Printer switch (2) Power ON/OFF switch Printer front (Operation panel) Printer rear (Left side) Power receptacle The printer is turned ON by turning the printer switch ON.

  • Page 50: Turning The Power On

    Turning the Power On <Printer> Turn OFF (0) the printer switch on the left rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet. Printer switch OFF (0) Socket...
  • Page 51 Turning the Power On/Off 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 : 64” (PAPER) If a 64" paper roll is used The heater control panel is displayed by turning the printer power ON.
  • Page 52 <Heater> Turn OFF the heater switch on the right rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet. Heater switch OFF (0) 100/200 V alternation switch Power cable...

  • Page 53: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power Off <Printer> Turn OFF the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel for a couple of seconds. SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that a shutdown process is in progress.
  • Page 54 <Heater> The heater power is also turned OFF by turning OFF the ON / OFF switch on the operation panel. Therefore, the heater switch turning OFF operation is not necessary in the normal use. Heater switch OFF (0) NOTE - Use the heater switch on the right rear of the printer only when turning the printer OFF completely for transferring, installing, and maintenance service of the printer.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Paper Roll

    Replacing the Paper Roll This section describes how to install a paper roll in the printer, and remove it from the printer. A paper roll is replaced in the following three cases: - If a paper roll is replaced with another - If it is replaced when it runs out - If it is replaced when it jams A paper replacement procedure in each case is explained below:...
  • Page 56 Slide the left flange (movable side) and put it into the paper roll. Left flange (movable) Paper roll CAUTION Be sure not to catch your finger in the rail of the flange. Tighten the left flange knob securely. Pull the winder sensor lever to front side. Left flange knob Winder sensor lever Lift the pressure roller up/down lever.
  • Page 57 Replacing the Paper Roll Feed the paper until a buzzer sounds from the paper feeder. Feed the paper until an edge of the paper goes out 200 mm or more from the paper outlet. (Paper setting direction) <Outside rolling> <Inside rolling> Paper Paper Flange...
  • Page 58 When feeding a paper roll, hold it at the center and rewind the flange to take up the slack in the paper. The guide line on the printer is no more than a guide line. Install paper roll on the printer in a straight line against the paper roll.

  • Page 59: Select A Paper Type

    Replacing the Paper Roll Select either paper roll or cut sheet. SELECT PAPER SELECT PAPER SELECT PAPER ROLL/SHEET : SHEET ROLL/SHEET : BASE ROLL/SHEET : ROLL Select ROLL PAPER, CUT SHEET , or BASE with key. (See Page 2-23 "Using the Origin Point Setting Function" about "BASE") Press the key to change setting.
  • Page 60 The paper will be set automatically. PREPARING PAPER WAIT A MOMENT If it is ended normally, return to offline or online state. If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed. Go back to 1. Determine positions of the media edge guard and the slide bar of the vacuum fan.

  • Page 61: Removing The Paper Roll From The Printer

    Replacing the Paper Roll Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Pressure roller up/down lever Loose the left flange knob, pull out the paper roll from the flange, and remove the paper roll from the printer. Left flange Paper roll Right flange...

  • Page 62: Replacing Paper Roll With Another

    Replacing Paper Roll with Another Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) ENTRY PAPER F•FDJ Press the key and press the key. LIFT LEVER Replace the paper according to the “Installing Paper Roll in the Printer” and “Removing it from The Printer.” Replacing Empty Paper Roll A message appears on the LCD.

  • Page 63: Installing/Removing Cut Sheet In/From The Printer

    Replacing the Paper Roll Installing/Removing Cut Sheet in/from the Printer Install/Remove the cut sheet in/from the printer refering to the procedures for the paper roll. Cut sheet Cut sheet Guide line Installing Removing NOTE - When installing the cut sheet in the printer, set the cut sheet using the guide line.

  • Page 64: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Replacing Ink Cartridges This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge. Ink cartridges should be replaced in the following two cases: - If ink has run out - If an ink cartridge is not installed The ink cartridge replacement procedure in the following each case is explained below.
  • Page 65 Replacing Ink Cartridges Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer. New ink cartridge Ink cover Close the ink cover. Ink cover End of ink cartridge replacement. If it is ended normally, return to offline or online state. If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed. Go back to 1.

  • Page 66: Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge

    Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge A guidance message appears. OPEN L INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Lc: LIGHT CYAN OPEN R INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.”...

  • Page 67: If An Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed

    Replacing Ink Cartridges If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed The 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...

  • Page 68: If An Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected

    If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected The 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 Replacement Procedure.”...

  • Page 69: Replacing The Waste Ink Bottle

    Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle should be replaced in the following two cases: - If the waste ink bottle is full - If the waste ink bottle is not installed The waste ink bottle replacement procedures for these cases are explained below.
  • Page 70 Wipe up the spilt ink into the waste ink bottle unit. Lift the lever and mount a new waste ink bottle. Drop the lever and insert the ink tube securely and tighten the knob. The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (reset (clear)) will be displayed.

  • Page 71: 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 Make sure visually whether or not the waste ink bottle is not full before using the printer. The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (reset (clear)) will be displayed.

  • Page 72: 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. ⇒ See the step 3 of the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure.

  • Page 73: Head Cleaning "Cleaning

    Head Cleaning "CLEANING" Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ Press the key to display the CLEANING menu. ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ SERVICE FEED CLEANING Press the key to enter the head cleaning menu. # CLEANING >NORMAL Press the key.
  • Page 74 Press the key. #CLEANING *BOTTLE OK? Press the key again. CLEANING WAIT A MOMENT XXX : Figure will be increased in about 10 seconds. NOTE - The cleaning takes several minutes. When the cleaning is completed, the screen is retured to step 3 automatically.

  • Page 75: Paper Feed "Feed

    Paper Feed "FEED" This section describes how to manually feed paper after printing. Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) ENTRY PAPER F•ADJ Press the key to display the FEED menu. SERVICE FEED CLEANING Hold down the key. PAPER FEEDING While the key is kept pressed, the currently selected roll paper is fed.

  • Page 76: Using The Origin Point Setting Function

    Using the Origin Point Setting Function <Origin Point Setting> When printing a small size image such as a A4 size image on the 64-inch width paper, the large blank will be generated as the figure shows below. In this case, rewind the print paper and set the print origin point to print an image on the blank area.
  • Page 77 Paper Feed "FEED" Push down the pressure roller up/down lever. Pressure roller up/down lever Select “BASE” in the “SELECT PAPER” menu and press key. SELECT PAPER ROLL/SHEET: BASE Input the paper width and press the key. The paper width detected at PAPER WIDTH previous time is displayed.
  • Page 78 Select “*Yes” or “No” of back feed operation. PAPER FEED BACK PAPER FEED BACK *YES T h e p r i n t d e a d a r e a c a n b e The area from the paper output decreased by rewinding the paper sensor position to the print start for length between the paper output...

  • Page 79: Installing Paper On Winder

    Installing Paper on Winder A paper winder unit is built in the printer. It winds roll paper for storage without cutting it. Use the paper winder unit as follows: Prepare the paper tube and 1 m-lead paper of which paper width is the same as the paper’s lead Tape Paper tube...
  • Page 80 Slide the right flange (movable side) and insert it into the paper tube. Paper tube Right flange Left flange Paper tube Right flange Tighten the right flange knob securely. Paper tube Right flange Knob Lift the pressure roller up/down lever, insert paper from the paper feed side through the paper feeder, push down the pressure roller up/down lever, and feed paper from the Feed menu on the operation panel (see Section 3,...
  • Page 81 Installing Paper on Winder Tape the edge of the paper on the lead paper at three positions: both sides and center. Paper Tension roller Lead paper Tape Tape Paper tube Manually turn the scroller flange in the direction of winding to wind the paper slightly. Tension roller Check the positions of the paper and winding sensor, and install it.
  • Page 82 The winding unit supports two winding methods; tension winding and slack winding. Generally, use the slack winding. If the slack winding does not work correctly, use the tension winding. Also, inner winding and outer winding are available. • Tension roller setting. •...
  • Page 83 Installing Paper on Winder • Winding unit switch setting Either internal winding or external winding can be selected. When the winding unit is not used, turn the winding unit switch off. Inner winding Outer winding Winding unit OFF NOTE Slacken the paper so that it passes inside the winding sensor.

  • Page 84: Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature

    Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature Preset temperature Current temperature 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 In normal use, temperatures of all heaters for the every selected media are preset automatically.
  • Page 85 Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature Heater preset temperature by medium The heater preset temperature for medium is listed in the table. Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use. ° 5 ° 0 ° 5 i t c e t t °...

  • Page 86: Using The Media Pressure Alternation Lever

    Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever Alternate the media gripping pressure of the paper transmission roller according to the media. Generally, set the media pressure alternation lever to “normal pressure.” When media cannot be fed correctly due to skew, set the media alternation lever to “high pressure.”...

  • Page 87: 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 for alternating the head height. (See the figure below) Enter SERVICE menu and execute HEAD HEIGHT ADJ on the operation panel. #ADJUST HEIGHT #ADJUST HEIGHT >EXECUTING...
  • Page 88 Tighten the head fixing screws (2 pieces). NOTE When changing the height of the head, tighten the head fixing screws while pushing the head down softly with your hand. When the head height is changed, change head height setting (19) in ENTER menu. When the head height is changed, print gap may be occurred at reciprocating print.

  • Page 89: Using The Media Edge Guard

    Using the Media Edge Guard Mount the media edge guard on the right and left media transmission path to protect the head from nap and curl of the media edge. Media edge guards Media NOTE Preset whether or not the edge guard exixts in the PAPER menu on the operation panel corresponding to the mounting the media edge guard.

  • Page 90: Using The Fan Guard Positioning Bar

    Using the FAN Guard Positioning Bar Cut suction of the FAN for unused area to protect the head from suction of the FAN. Slide the FAN guard positioning bar between 50 inch width and 64 inch width. Set the FAN guard positioning bar according to the media width you use.

  • Page 91: Using The Print Pause/Restart And Cancel Keys

    Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys Print pause/ restart and print cancel are also available from the rear (paper outlet side) of the printer. Print pause/re-start and print cancel are available during checking the print condition from the paper outlet side. (Rear) PRINT Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys Paper...

  • Page 92: Inspection & Maintenance

    Inspection & Maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance by operators 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 regular inspection and maintenance, see the page to be referred.
  • Page 93 Inspection & Maintenance Daily inspection and maintenance NOTE Perform the followings every day before print. <Capping Unit Cleaning> Enter to the SERVICE menu and select “CAP CLEANING” on the operation panel. #CAP CLEANING > The head carriage will move to the center of the printer (platen) and you can access easily to the capping unit.
  • Page 94 <Wiper Blade Cleaning> Enter to the “SERVICE” menu and select “WIPE CLEANING” on the operation panel. #WIPER CLEANING > The wiper blade will come up for cleaning. Open the rear cover and the wiper cover. 2-50...
  • Page 95 Inspection & Maintenance Check no dregs of the dried ink and no damage on the blades. Clean the front and back of the blades with the swab infiltrated into the wiper cleaning liquid. After completion of the cleaning, close the wipe cover and the rear cover to return the wiper to the position as it was.
  • Page 96 <Waste Ink Bottle Disposal> Pour the waste ink into the proper container you prepared and make the waste ink bottle empty. <Wiper sponge cleaning> The wiper sponge has to be moistened. Check the moisture of the sponge every day before printing. Check whether the sponge is dried by pressing the dried swab on the sponge.

  • Page 97: Dummy Cartridge

    Inspection & Maintenance When leaving the printer for a long time (more than 2 weeks) in power off state Store the printer after cleaning the head and ink path with the maintenance liquid and charging the maintenance liquid. Six maintenance liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory.
  • Page 98 When returning the printer from a long time leaving (more than 2 weeks) Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleaning liquid. Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory. <Head Wash> Select HEAD WASH in SERVICE menu on the operation panel. #SERVICE >HEAD WASH After performing the head wash, charge the ink (See Ink Charge after...
  • Page 99 Inspection & Maintenance Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink. Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging. Check moisture of the wiper sponge. Perform the test print. When the print dot-off occurs during the test print, perform normal cleaning in the “CLEANING”...
  • Page 100 <Ink Charge After Head Washing> Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time. Enter to “SERVICE” menu and select “INK CHARGE” on the operation panel. #SERVICE >INK CHARGE Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink. Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging.
  • Page 101 Inspection & Maintenance Cleaning outer case If the outer case of printer was stained, wipe up stain with soft cloth soaked in water or water downed neutral detergent and wringed well. NOTE Turn OFF the printer power switch before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvent such as thinner and benzine to prevent fade or detoriation of printing.
  • Page 102 Cleaning platen When glue adheres to platen or ink drops on the platen, clean the platen according to the following procedures: Open the rear cover and put a soft cloth on ink stained on the platen to infiltrate ink into the soft cloth. Infiltrate ink into the soft cloth with care so as not to spread it.
  • Page 103 Inspection & Maintenance If ink gets into vacuum holes on the platen, wipe out ink clung to the holes with a commerically-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 2-59...
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  • Page 105: 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 Basic Menu Operation Menu Hierarchical Structure Menu Tree Basic Operations and Keys Operation Procedures for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution and Character Input Menu Operations INK Menu PAPER Menu...

  • Page 106: Basic Menu Operation

    Basic Menu Operation When the key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters to 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 RESET Menu Hierarchical Structure...

  • Page 107: Menu Tree

    Basic Menu Operation Menu Tree ENTRY XX INK REST: YYY% Execution form (Display) PAPER F.ADJ DATE : XX/XX/XX ROLL(XXXXXX) Execution form (Display) SHEET(XXXXXX) Execution form (Display) YYYYmmXZZZZmm Execution form BASE(XXXXXX) (Display) Enter a choice #SELECT PAPER 01 to 20 >01 : TYPE01 #NAME Enter characters >01 : TYPE01...
  • Page 108 Enter a choice #PAPER SET MODE - NORMAL >01 : NORMAL - SAVING Enter a choice - NORMAl #VACUUM - LOW >01 : NORMAL Enter a choice #WAIT HEATER - WAIT >01 : WAIT - SKIP #FRONT HEATER Enter a value >01 : 30C 15 to 55 #PRINT HEATER...
  • Page 109 Basic Menu Operation Enter a choice #PRIORITY FEED - DATA >01 : DATA - PANEL Enter a choice #PRIORITY MODE - DATA >01 : DATA - PANEL Enter a choice #PRIORITY HETER - DATA >01 : DATA - PANEL Enter a value #DLETE PAPER 01 to 20 >02 : TYOE02 OK?
  • Page 110 FUNC SYSTEM #MENU PRINT Execution form ADJUST RESET > #ERROR LOG PRINT Execution form > #TRACE PRINT Execution form >01 : SEQUENCE 1 Enter a choice #ADJUST PATTERN - TESt PRINT - HEAD ADJ1 >TEST PRINT - HEAD ADJ2 Enter a value # L / R ADJ YY -32 to +31, A to H >+00&A...
  • Page 111 Basic Menu Operation #HEAT HW VERSION Execution form (Display) *XX.X #HEAT FW VERSION Execution form (Display) *XX.X #SCSI ID Execution form (Display) *ID : X Enter a value #SYSTEM DATE 00/01/01 to 99/12/31 >03 / 08 / 01 Enter a value #SYSTEM TIME 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 >00 : 00...

  • Page 112: Basic Operations And Keys

    Basic Operations and Keys (1) To enable menu operations: - Enter to 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 keys.

  • Page 113: Operation Procedure For Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, And Character Input

    Basic Menu Operation Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, and Character Input If a choice is input for a parameter: An example of PRINT MODE of the ENTRY menu is given below. (1) Select a menu group with keys.
  • Page 114 If a value is input for a parameter: The PAPER FEED ADJ menu of the ADJUST menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with keys. Select menu with key. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET (2) Select a sub-menu of the ADJUST menu with keys.
  • Page 115 Basic Menu Operation 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 keys. Select FUNC menu with key. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET (2) Select a sub-menu of the FUNC menu with keys.
  • Page 116 Case 2: To display only The SCSI ID menu of the SYSTEM menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with keys. Select SYSTEM menu with key. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET (2) Select a sub-menu of the SYSTEM menu with keys.
  • Page 117 Basic Menu Operation If a value is character input for a parameter: An example of NAME of the ENTRY menu is given below. Select a menu group with keys. Select ENTRY menu with key. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with keys.
  • Page 118 Press 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 toZ Alphabet • Small letter a to z Katakana: line...

  • Page 119: 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, Lm, Lc, Y, M, and C.

  • Page 120: Paper Menu

    PAPER Menu This menu is used to display media information or replace the paper. When the key is pressed, information on media is displayed at three-second intervals. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ <Paper roll> ROLL(XXXXXX) X: Paper type Y: Paper size <Cut sheet> X: Paper type SHEET(XXXXXX) Y: Paper width (mm)

  • Page 121: Entry Menu

    Menu Operations ENTRY Menu This menu is used to set up parameters for drawings. When the key is pressed, parameters can be set. PAPER ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ #SELECT PAPER >01 : TYPE01 (1) Paper selection (SELECT PAPER) Select a paper type number to be registered newly or revised. Twenty types (from 01 to 20) can be selected.
  • Page 122 (3) Paper feed adjustment value (FEED ADJUST) (Unit: %) Set a paper feed adjustment value. BASE=099.92% FEED ADJUST >01 : 099.80% >01 : 099.80% <Parameter (Enter a value)> XXX.XX% (97.00 to 103.00%) (4) Scan waiting time (SCAN WAIT TIME) (Unit: second) Set the paper scanning wait time.
  • Page 123 Menu Operations (6) Print direction setting (DIRECTION) Set a print direction. #DIRECTION >01 : BI <Parameter (Enter a choice)> BI: Print with dual direction. UNI: Print with single direction. (7) Condition pass setting (CONDITION PASS) Selects a conditioning pass mode for the paper. When the print waiting condition continues for a long time, the faint print or print off may be caused by the wrinkle or smudge on the edge of the paper roll due to humidity and dust.
  • Page 124 <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NONE: The conditioning pass is not performed. Select this parameter when performing the continuous printing with the media that is hard to be wrinkled. When the printer is left in the waiting condition for a long time, the print off due to wrinkles may be caused.
  • Page 125 Menu Operations (8) Edge guard setting (EDGE GUARD) 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)> : Set when the edge guard is used. NOT USE : Set when the edge guard is not used.
  • Page 126 (11) Paper setting mode (PAPER SET MODE) Detects the edge of the paper when replacing or setting the paper, and selects whether the paper should be returned to the waiting position. When the winder is effective, the paper will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting.
  • Page 127 Menu Operations (12) Wind value setting for FAN (VACUUM) Sets wind value for FAN. #VACUUM >01 : NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a choice)> NORMAL: Absorbs the paper at the normal wind value. LOW: Absorbs the paper at the low wind value. (13) Wait of heating setting (WAIT HEATER) Sets whether print should wait for time that the heater temperature reaches the preset temperature.
  • Page 128 (15) Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER) Sets the platen heater temperature. (Celsius) (Fahrenheiht) #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.) (16) Initial temperature setting for the rear heater (REAR HEATER) Sets the rear heater temperature.
  • Page 129 Menu Operations (18) Head action mode setting (HEAD MOTION) Selects a head action mode. #HEAD MOTION >01 : NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Use this usually. - HIGHLIGHT: Use this for print gradation data. (19) Head height setting (HEAD HEIGHT) Selects a head height setting.
  • Page 130 (21) Reciprocating print position (Right) adjustment value (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) Adjusts reciprocating print positions (Right) for all heads. (I-POS ADJ YY) Enter an adjustment value based on the head adjustment pattern print. #I-POS (R) ADJ YY YY: Ink color >01 : +00&A Display order: Bk ->...
  • Page 131 Menu Operations (23) Paper back feed adjustment (unit: pulse) Adjusts a joint position when the image is separated due to the automatic cleaning during print. Input a back feed adjustment value for the paper. # BACK ADJUST >01: +0000 PULSE <Parameter (Enter a value)>...
  • Page 132 (26) Heater mode priority setting (PRIORITY HEATER) Selects a priority of the heater mode. #PRIORITY HEATER >01 : DATA <Parameter (Enter a value)> - DATA: Gives priority to data. - PANEL: Gives priority to the panel. (27) Deleting registrated paper (DELETE PAPER) Deletes a registrated paper.
  • Page 133 Menu Operations Initial values for the registered papers Some papers will be registered at shipping. (The parameters registered at shipping are changeable and deletable. However, 01 (PAPER) cannot be deleted.) The table lists the initial values for the papers registered. °...
  • Page 134 Example of paper registration Select a paper number to be registered newly or revised. (1) Press the key to enter to the ENTRY menu. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ (2) Select "SELECT PAPER" menu with the keys. #SELECT PAPER >01 : TYPE01 (3) Press the key to change the parameter.
  • Page 135 Menu Operations Example of parameter setting In this example, a paper feed adjustment value will be entered. (1) Select "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 paper feed adjustment value by printing the...

  • Page 136: F.adj Menu

    F.ADJ Menu This menu is used to set paper feed adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, parameters can be set. ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ #FEED PATTERN >01 : ROUGH 1 (1) Paper feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper feed amount. Press the key during print to stop the print.
  • Page 137 Menu Operations ROUGH (DRAFT): Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0.2 % step between 99.0 to 101.0 %. (Prints with draft and 2-pass mode) DETAIL (NORMAL): Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at 0.04 % step between the current setting value ±0.08 %.
  • Page 138 (3) Back feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper back feed amount. # BACK PATTERN >NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a value)> NORMAL: Prints the pattern with standard and 4-pass mode. H-QUALITY: Prints the pattern with high quality and 8-pass mode. H-DENSITY: Prints the pattern with high density and 8-pass mode.

  • Page 139: 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 #SERVICE >SERVICE CLEAN (1) Service cleaning (SERVICE) Selects a service cleaning parameter.
  • Page 140 (2) Cap cleaning (CAP CLEANING) Moves the print head carridge to the wiper position so that you can clean the cap unit manually. #CAP CLEANING > <Parameter (Execution form)> None (3) Wiper cleaning (WIPER CLEANING) The wiper blade is lifted so that you can clean the wiper blade manually.
  • Page 141 Menu Operations (5) Head height Use this at 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 3-37...

  • Page 142: Cleaning Menu

    CLEANING Menu This menu is used to clean the head of the printer. When the key is pressed, the cleaning menu will be operable. SERVICE FEED CLEANING #CLEANING >NORMAL <Parameter (Enter a choice)> NORMAL: Cleans the head normally. SLIGHT: Cleans the head slightly. STRONG: Cleans the head strongly.

  • Page 143: Feed Menu

    Menu Operations FEED Menu While the key is held down, the currently selected paper roll is fed. (If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged.) A feeding message appears on the LCD. SERVICE FEED CLEANING PAPER FEEDING When the key is released, paper feeding stops and the top menu appears on the LCD in offline mode.

  • Page 144: Func Menu

    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 unit and panel settings. #MENU PRINT >...

  • Page 145: 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 146 (2) Nozzle jetting position adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) (L/R ADJ YY) Adjusts the jetting position of nozzle. Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. #L/R ADJ YY YY: Ink color >+00&A Display order: Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C <Parameter (Enter a value)>...
  • Page 147 Menu Operations (5) Reciplocating position (Reight) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) Adjusts the head reciplocating position (Reight). Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. #I-POS (R) ADJ YY YY: Ink color >+00&A Display order: Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C <Parameter (Enter a value)>...

  • Page 148: System Menu

    SYSTEM Menu This menu is used to set or display system parameters. When the key is pressed, system parameters can be set. FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET #LANGUAGE >JAPANESE (1) Language for LCD messages (LANGUAGE) [Initial value: ENGLISH] Sets Japanese or English for messages displayed on the LCD. <Parameter (Enter a choice.)>...
  • Page 149 Menu Operations (4) Engine controller board version display (IPB VERSION) Displays the version number of the Engine controller board (IPB). # IPB VERSION X: Version number * X.X <Parameter (Execution form)> None (5) SCSI board version display (WIM VERSION) Displays the ICB board version. # WIM VERSION X: Version number * X.X...
  • Page 150 (8) Heater H/W version display Displays the heater hardware version. #HEART HW VERSION X: Version number *XX.X <Parameter (Execution form)> None (9) Heater F/W version display Displays the heater firmware version. If the heater cannot be recognized, "--.-" is displayed. #HEAT FW VERSION *XX.X X: Version number...
  • Page 151 Menu Operations (12) System time setting (SYSTEM TIME) Sets system time used in the unit. #SYSTEM TIME >03 / 08 / 01 <Parameter (Enter a value)> 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 (13) Factory setting (INITIAL SET) Sets all parameter values to factory settings. #INITIAL SET >...

  • Page 152: Reset Menu

    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 RESET INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT After resetting, the printer goes online. 3-48...

  • Page 153: Section 4 Heater Controller Operation

    Section 4 Heater Controller Operation This section describes temperature control, LCD displays, param- eter setup mode operations, and error messages of the heater con- troller. Contents of This Section Temperature Control LDC Display Parameter Setup Mode Error Messages...

  • Page 154: Temperature Control

    Temperature Control The following are three conditions for heater control. (1) Preset temperature maintaining condition Function: To heat the paper for reduction of ink dry time, improvement of ink fixing, and paper winkles protection. Status: Status of maintaining the heater temperature at preset temperature.
  • Page 155 (3) Temperature Control Stop Condition Function: To protect unnecessary current consumption, to protect paper damage due to high temperature, and to protect accident such as a burn when the printer does not print. Status: Status of reaching the environmental temperature slowly.

  • Page 156: Ldc Display

    LDC Display (1) Display in normal mode Preset temperature AAAU BBBU CCCU Current temperature XXXU YYYU ZZZU Front heater Print heater Rear heater Display: (AAA to CCC, YYY to ZZZ) Temperature unit: (U) i s l t i e • Preset temperature display When using celsius display, top needs a space and temperature is displayed by two digits at 0 °C or more.
  • Page 157 (2) Display at exiting of the heater AAAU BBBU CCCU XXX+ YYYU ZZZU Exiting display When the current is flowed to the heater, the current temperature unit display C or F is displayed with “+” in the place of unit dis- play.

  • Page 158: Parameter Setup Mode

    Parameter Setup Mode This mode is used when the operator sets the heater control system parameters. (1) Setup items and parameters The setup items and parameters are listed in the table below. i t i i t a : t i i t e i s r c i t...
  • Page 159 (3) Moving the setup item Select a setup item you desire with the keys on the heater control panel. Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the next (lower) setup item. When pressing key on the heater control panel at the last setup item, the (See, (1) setup items and parameters) Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the...
  • Page 160 (6) Deciding the setting value. Display the setting value you desire on the 2nd line. Press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel to determine the setting value. The display returns to the setup item setting screen. # UNIT * FAHRENHEIT Note: - # shows blinking When the setting value you don't desire is displayed on the 2nd...

  • Page 161: Error Messages

    Error Messages When the following error messages are displayed on the heater control panel, contact our service centers. <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 162 <Rear heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes.> ERROR H07 R TEMPERR <Print heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes.> ERROR H08 P TEMPERR <Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics > ERROR H09 SWITCH ERROR <Zero cross error occurs in the diagnostics.>...

  • Page 163: Section 5 Troubleshooting

    Section 5 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 Paper Jams When an Error Message Appears Service Call Errors Communication Errors Operator Call Errors When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly...

  • Page 164: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer, check the following items. Items to be checked v i t i t c e l t . y l t e l . t e i t c t a t t t a t t a...

  • Page 165: Clearing Paper Jam

    Clearing Paper Jam Clear paper jams according to a guidance message displayed on the LCD. A guidance message appears on the LCD. X: Types of paper jam LIFT LEVER & 1: Paper jam 1 OPEN REAR COVER 2: Paper jam 2 See “When an Error Message Appears”.

  • Page 166: 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 centers. - Communication errors: Communication protocol errors.
  • Page 167 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) : Contact your dealer or our service centers (The error code Measure identified on the LCD is needed) .

  • Page 168: Communication Errors

    Communication Errors nnn: Error code PRINT READY 001: Parity error W SCSI ERROR nnn 002: Bus timeout error Description : The conditions or protocol for communication with the computer is incorrect. : (1) Check the SCSI cable connection and terminator Measure switch.

  • Page 169: Operator Call Errors

    When an Error Message Appears Operator Call Errors The following errors can be corrected by the operator. (Ink cartridge) OPEN X INKCOVER X: L (left) /R (Right) YY: Y, M, C, Bk, Lm, Lc CHANGE YY INK Description: There is no ink. : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
  • Page 170 (Waste ink bottle) WASTE INK FULL CHANGE BOTTLE Description: The waste ink bottle is full. : Take appropriate measures according to the message. Measure => Section 2 Basic Operations (Waste Ink Bottle Replacement) BOTTLE ISN’T SET SET BOTTLE Description: No waste ink bottle is installed. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
  • Page 171 When an Error Message Appears (Paper) LIFT LEVER SET PAPER Description : Paper runs out. : Set new paper. Measure => Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement) LIFT LEVER CHECK PAPER Description : Paper with an invalid size (less than 297 mm width or 64 inch width or more) is set.
  • Page 172 (Others) CLOSE REAR COVER Description: The rear cover is opened. : Take appropriate measures according to the message. Measure HEAD TEMP. ERROR WAIT A MOMENT Description: The head temperature is out of the operating temperature range. Measure : Use it within the operating temperature range. Leave the printer for a while until the head temperature falls within the range.

  • Page 173: 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 measures according to the symptoms. Measures to be taken when the printer malfunctions e l t l l a .

  • Page 174: When A Print Error Occurs

    When a Print Error Occurs This section explains how to solve print quality problems. Take appropriate measures according to the symptoms. Measures to solve print quality problems when a print error occurs a r t e t t t n i .

  • Page 175: When There Is An Abnormal Sound

    When There Is an Abnormal Sound If an abnormal sound is heard, contact your dealer or an SIIT ser- vice center. 5-13...

  • Page 176: Appendix

    Appendix This Appendix shows the basic specifications, components, and Celsius and fahrenheit conversion list. Contents of This Section Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Options/Consumables Options Consumables Celsius and Fahrenheit Coversion List...

  • Page 177: Basic Specifications

    Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Basic printer specifications c i f t e j i l e i t c , y l i l e , a t , a t r t r l t t , s s l l i a t l 1 ±...

  • Page 178: Options/Consumables

    Options/Consumables Options Options y t i . a i . t s a t t . r e ) s l...

  • Page 179: Consumables

    Consumables Consumables (Ink) y t i r t r i r t r t r r t r r t r r t r e l t (Cleaning Liquid) y t i i r t i r t i r t i r t * Cap cleaning liquid : 100 ml, wipe cleaning liquid : 100 ml, cleaning swab : 50pieces, Syringe : 10 pieces.

  • Page 180: Celsius And Fahrenheit Conversion List

    Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List ° ° ° °...

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