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MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1604 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide ValueJet VJ-1604 Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer FOR EUROPE ONLY!

  • Page 2: User's Guide Valuejet 1604

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  • Page 3: Contents

    This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh ValueJet printer series. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody and control...

  • Page 4: User's Guide Valuejet 1604

    The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification. • MUTOH EUROPE N.V. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors, but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the reseller from which you bought this equipment.

  • Page 5: Ap-75760 – Rev 1.1 -21/06/2007

    Purpose and Target Readers Thank you for purchasing this printing product. We are so grateful to you! This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH’s Full Colour Inkjet printer VJ-1604 series. This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product.

  • Page 6: User's Guide Valuejet

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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION.............9 ..............10 OMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ................10 ARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES ................11 MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................14 ARNING LABELS PRODUCT OVERVIEW....................17 .......................18 EATURES .................19 AME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS ......................24 RINTER MODE INSTALLING THE UNIT....................25 ..................26...
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  • Page 9: Regularisation And Safety Information

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION ..............10 OMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ................10 ARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES ................11 MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................14 ARNING LABELS 1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels ............14 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............14 AP-75760 –...

  • Page 10: Comply With Following Regulations

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1.1 COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    / or fire. Immediately switch OFF the power, disconnect the power plugs from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. While installing optional items, be sure to Switch OFF the printer and pull out the power plugs. It could lead to an electric shock.
  • Page 12 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Caution Pay attention to the following points, while handling the power cables. • Do not do anything forcefully on the power cables. • Do not keep heavy objects on the power cables. •...
  • Page 13 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Follow the instructions below when handling the power plugs. Otherwise, fire may occur. • Wipe away dust and any other residue before inserting the plugs. • Ensure that the plugs are firmly inserted as far as it will go. Ensure that the plugs have been disconnected from the power sockets when they are not used for a long time.

  • Page 14: Warning Labels

    • It is necessary to replace the labels if they are damaged, lost or illegible. If the warning labels have to be replaced, contact your local MUTOH dealer. 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels 4 3 2 1...
  • Page 15 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Types of warning labels AP-75760 – Rev 1.1 -21/06/2007,...
  • Page 16 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions AP-75760 – Rev 1.1 -21/06/2007,...

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW EATURES AME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.2.1 Front section 2.2.2 Rear section 2.2.3 Operation panel RINTER MODE 2.3.1 Normal mode 2.3.2 Setup menu display 2.3.3 Changing the printer mode AP-75760 –...

  • Page 18: Features

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview 2.1 FEATURES (1) High-speed output The new type print head achieves high-speed output. It is compatible with media up to 1615 mm in width. (2) Wide variety of compatible media The head is adjustable to two levels of height and compatible with media between 0.08 mm and 0.3 mm in thickness.

  • Page 19: Name Of The Parts And Functions

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview 2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.2.1 Front section N° Name Function Used to fix or release the media. •...

  • Page 20: Rear Section

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview 2.2.2 Rear section Name Function Used to load the roll media. Roll media holders Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders. Media feed slot Used for feeding media Ink cassette slot Insert the ink cassette...
  • Page 21 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview 2.2.3 Operation panel Notes Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel. • When performing menu setting from the operation panel: “Menu setup on the operation panel” •...
  • Page 22 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode Normal Setup menu display [Menu] key Changes to Setup menu Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal. The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next [Enter] key ---- hierarchy.
  • Page 23 When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm. • If the error persists, even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer. AP-75760 – Rev 1.1 -21/06/2007,...

  • Page 24: Printer Mode

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 2: Product overview 2.3 PRINTER MODE 2.3.1 Normal mode Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The printer is ready to print. • The media has been loaded and the media type has been set. •...

  • Page 25: Installing The Unit

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3 INSTALLING THE UNIT NSTALLATION PROCEDURE NSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT 3.2.1 Environmental conditions for installation 3.2.2 Installation space OWER CABLES CONNECTIONS 3.3.1 Connection procedure WITCHING THE POWER ON 3.4.1 Switching the power ON 3.4.2 Switching the power OFF NSTALLING INK CASSETTES FOR THE FIRST TIME...

  • Page 26: Installation Procedure

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Installation procedure when using the network connection Starting point: ASSEMBLED VALUEJET ↓ Step Action Reference Connect the power cables. Power Cables Connections Install the ink cassettes. Installing ink cassettes for the first time Connect the printer to the PC.

  • Page 27: Installation Environment

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 3.2.1 Environmental conditions for installation Floor strength of the installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²) Power Supply AC90V –...

  • Page 28: Installation Space

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.2.2 Installation space Install the printer on a levelled floor which has enough strength to support the weight of the entire machine. Notes • For the weight of the printer and the stand, please refer to the Operation Manual. AP-75760 –...

  • Page 29: Power Cables Connections

    If a power cable is damaged, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Notes • If you cannot use earth terminals nor find any of them, contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Do not unplug the power cables when the printer is ON. If the power cables have been unplugged, leave the printer for at least 1 minute before plugging the cables in again.

  • Page 30: Switching The Power On / Off

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.4 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF 3.4.1 Switching the power ON Step 1 : Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to switch ON the printer. • The Power indication light on the operation panel lights green. •...

  • Page 31: Switching The Power Off

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.4.2 Switching the power OFF Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Before powering OFF, be sure that: • Printing or other operations are stopped or finished. •...

  • Page 32: Installing Ink Cassettes For The First Time

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.5 INSTALLING INK CASSETTES FOR THE FIRST TIME Notes • When filling ink in the machine, use the ink cassette of original product manufacturer. This printer has been adjusted for use of genuine ink cassettes. In case of using ink cassette which is not a product of the original manufacturer, Printing might become blurred and end of ink in the cassette might no longer be correctly detected.
  • Page 33 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit Step 3 : Install the cleaning cassette into the ink cassette slot. Keep the ▲ mark facing up and insert the cleaning cassette into the slot of the printer. Insert the cleaning cassette to the end of the slot.
  • Page 34 If the quality of the printed image has not improved, even after performing head cleaning, then leave the printer unused for more than one hour. After that, perform another head cleaning and check the printed image. If the quality still has not improved, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Notes •...

  • Page 35: Replacing Ink Cassettes

    RJ80U-22-YE Notes • Only use Mutoh original ink. This printer has been developed for use of genuine ink cassettes. In case of using non genuine ink cassettes, notice the following : Printing might become blurred and the end of ink in the cassette might no longer be correctly detected.
  • Page 36 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit (3) Replacement steps Notes • Do not shake ink cassettes. Doing so may cause ink leakage. • Do not disassemble the ink cassette. A disassembled ink cassette cannot be used. •...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Printer To The Pc

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.6 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO THE PC 3.6.1 System requirements For details about the system requirements, please refer to the documentation of the RIP software of your choice. 3.6.2 Selecting cables Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.

  • Page 38: Disposal Of Waste Fluids

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.7 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Disposal period. Dispose the waste fluids in the following cases. When the waste fluid tank is more than half full. When “Waste Ink Tank Full”...

  • Page 39: Transfer And Transportation

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit 3.8 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 3.8.1 Transferring the printer When using the dedicated stand, transfer the printer according to the procedure below. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Pre-transfer steps Step 1 : Verify that the printer has been switched OFF.
  • Page 40 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 3 : Installing the Unit (2) Steps after transfer Step 1 : Choose a suitable place to install the printer. Refer to “Installation guide” Step 2 : Verify that the butterfly bolts fixing the stand with the printer are well fixed. Step 3 : Connect all cables.

  • Page 41: Transporting The Printer

    When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack the printer as it was shipped, using the protective materials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks. Notes • When transporting the printer, consult your MUTOH product dealer. (1) Pre- transport procedure Step 1 : Switch ON the printer.
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  • Page 43: Handling The Printer

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4 HANDLING THE PRINTER AKING THE PRINTER READY PRINT ENERAL INFO ON USABLE MEDIA 4.2.1 Media compatibility 4.2.2 Printing area 4.2.3 Notes on handling media 4.2.4 Notes on storing media ANDLING AND INSTALLING EDIA 4.3.1 Installing roll media...
  • Page 44 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.2.3 I² availability 4.7.3 Flushing menu 4.7.3.1 Flushing return count menu 4.7.4 Side Margin menu 4.7.5 Media Initial menu 4.7.6 Media Width menu 4.7.7 Origin menu 4.7.8 Prev. Stick menu 4.7.9 Head fan menu 4.7.10 CR Movement menu 4.7.11 Overwrite Cnt menu...

  • Page 45: Making The Printer Ready-To-Print

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.1 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT Starting point: FULLY- INSTALLED VALUEJET ↓ Step Action Reference Choose the appropriate media. General info on usable media Installing roll media Install and load the media. Loading roll media Set the media type Setting media type...

  • Page 46: General Info On Usable Media

    4.2.1 Media compatibility Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The Mutoh ValueJet Eco-Solvent Ultra printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated and coated media. The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type.

  • Page 47: Notes On Handling Media

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.2.3 Notes on handling media Notes • Use compatible media under an appropriate environment. The appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing are shown below. Temperature Humidity Recommended range 22°C to 30°C 40% to 60% Change rate Within 2°C per hour...

  • Page 48: Handling And Installing Media

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA Notes • Refer to “General info on usable media” for details on media handling. • It is recommended to use tested and compatible media for this printer. Refer to the following topics for types and details of media: “General info on usable media”...
  • Page 49 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 1 : Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left side of the rear. Set the distance between the roll media holders wider than the roll media width. Name Roll media holder (left) Roll media holder (Right) Roll media...
  • Page 50 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 3 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (left) Name Roll media holder (left) Roll media Step 4 : Set the roll media to the roll media holder (right) and fix the fixing lever. Name Roll media holder (right) Roll media...
  • Page 51 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 5 : Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, move the roll media to the centre and tighten the levers. Notes • Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer. Name Roll media holder (left) Roll media holder (right)

  • Page 52: Setting Roll Media

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3.2 Setting roll media Notes • There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1604 Unwinder/Winder 100 Motorized winding system with tensioning (T winder) • Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen system to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems.
  • Page 53 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 3 : Open the front cover. Name Front Cover Step 4 : Set the roll media to the media feed slot. Notes • If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and than load it. Name Roll media Media feed slot...
  • Page 54 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 5 : Pull the roll media out about 1m from the front media feed slot which is located inside of the front cover. Name Roll media Media feed slot Step 6 : Rewind the roll media a little by rolling the flange on the roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, eliminate any slack or slant.
  • Page 55 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Name Roll media pressure rollers Step 7 : If the edge of the roll media is set less than 5 mm from the edge of the pressure roller, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, and move the roll media to left or right.
  • Page 56 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 8 : Lower the media loading lever Name Media loading lever Notes • When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight. Please refer to “Cutting media”.
  • Page 57 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 10 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select the type of the loaded media. Step 11 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel • The media type is set.

  • Page 58: Setting Media Type

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3.3 Setting media type Introduction: Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When you have loaded the media in the ValueJet, you will have to set the media type. The Media setup menu is displayed after the media hold lever is pushed from the backward position to the forward position.
  • Page 59 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 2 : Press the [Setting value +] key or [Setting value-] key on the operation panel to select the correct media type. Step 3 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel to confirm your choice. Result: •...

  • Page 60: Head Height Adjustment

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3.4 Head height adjustment When used? Use the head height adjustment feature when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. This way you prevent the print head from touching the media. Notes •...

  • Page 61: Step Adjustment

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3.5 Step adjustment After every printed swath, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight, backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon: •...
  • Page 62 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 7 : Perform the initial adjust print. • Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes • The length that the media is fed for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. •...
  • Page 63 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 10 : Perform the Confirm Print. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF3: Confirm Print". • Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes •...
  • Page 64 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing. • Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". •...

  • Page 65: Replacing Roll Media

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3.6 Replacing roll media (1) Replacement time Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Replace roll media if... …the roll media runs out. • The operation panel displays "End of Roll". •...
  • Page 66 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 3 : Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media Name Roll media holders Roll media Step 4 : Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media name Roll media holder (right) Fixing lever...
  • Page 67 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 5 : Take the same procedure as in step 4, remove the roll media from the left roll media holder. name Roll media holder (left) Fixing lever Roll media To load another roll media, refer to: “Setting media” Notes •...

  • Page 68: Test Print

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4 TEST PRINT 4.4.1 Overview and functions of the test prints Action to be performed Testplot Function when needed Nozzle Check To check the head nozzles. Perform a head cleaning. Mode print To check the print conditions.
  • Page 69 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 5 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel Result: • The operation panel displays “Test1: Nozzle Check”. • The display enters the Test Print menu Step 6 : Press the [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel to select the item you want to print and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 70: Nozzle Check

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4.3 Nozzle check Used to check whether there are any head clogging, missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles. Notes • If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head. See Head cleaning.

  • Page 71: Setup Print

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4.5 Setup print Checks the current settings of the printer. Notes • User media and print mode lists are printed only when "ALL Set List" is selected. • For the printing procedure, refer to “Performing a test print”. AP-75760 –...

  • Page 72: Palette Print

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4.6 Palette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours. Notes • When “Banner 1” or “Banner 2” is set in the Print Mode menu, “PalettePrint” is not displayed on the Test Print menu.

  • Page 73: Adjust Print

    4.5 ADJUST PRINT Notes • This printer has been adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at the Mutoh factory. • Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed.
  • Page 74 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 6 : Press the [+] or [–] key on the operation panel to select the media type to use. Step 7 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. •...
  • Page 75 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 9 : Press the [+] or [–] key on the operation panel to select "Adj.4: Bi-D Quality". Step 10 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel several times. •...
  • Page 76 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 12 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • “Adj 1 Confirm” is displayed on the operation panel. • The display enters the adjustprint menu. Step 13 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. •...
  • Page 77 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 14 : Check that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. • When the printing result is : You do not to need perform an Alignment. • When the printing result is : You need to perform an Alignment.
  • Page 78 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer • Start "Bi-D Quality" pattern printing. • Check the BI-D Quality pattern printing and select the number corresponding to the lines that are most closely aligned. • “4” is selected in the next printing sample. Step 17 : Press the [+] or [–] key to set the number that you have selected.

  • Page 79: Menu Setup On The Operation Panel

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.6 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL. 4.6.1 Menu setup procedure Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Confirm that the operation panel is in the Normal mode. Step 2 : Press the [menu] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 80 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 6 : The setting in the blinking part on the LCD monitor of the operation panel can be changed. Press the [+] key or the [-] key to change the setting. Step 7 : To save the changed setting, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.

  • Page 81: Panel Setup Menu Overview

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.6.2 Panel setup menu overview. The following items can be found in the Panel setup menu. Setup item Description Setup menu Various settings of the printer are configured. Test print menu Performs a nozzle check of the print head and setup list.

  • Page 82: Panel Setup Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7 PANEL SETUP MENU In the table below you will find the complete menu structure and its function: Setup item Description Set1: MediaType Set up the media type for printing. Set2: Effect Set up the Effect menu.

  • Page 83: Mediatype Menu

    End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc. The problems caused by the use of non-compatible will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer. For details, contact your MUTOH local dealer. Setup item Setting Value...
  • Page 84 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.1.2 Print Mode menu Set up the printing mode according to the used print data or print speed. Resolution Drop Family/ Head print mode Print Passes Max. Print Width (mm) Drop Size Speed Head Media...
  • Page 85 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.1.4 Init.Adj.Print menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Change the length (feed length) of the media feed direction for the initial adjust print. • [Enter] key: 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm The setting value is determined.
  • Page 86 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.1.9 Pre Heater menu Set up to acclimatize and preheat the media before printing. Notes • The temperature to be set for the Pre Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of Pre Heater, refer to the "Recommended media list".
  • Page 87 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.1.11 Dryer menu Notes • Temperature to be set for the after Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of the after heater, refer to the "Recommended media list". Setup Item Setting Value Description...

  • Page 88: Effect Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.2 Effect menu Thanks to MUTOH’s revolutionary i² technology, it is possible to obtain impeccable printing quality even for the most difficult images. For more information and examples, check the i² In-The-Box documentation.
  • Page 89 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Use this menu to improve the print quality by means of intelligent interweaving print algorithms (i²) Setup Item Setting Value Description The effect function is not used. If obvious white lines or uneven None 1 print density appear on the printed media in “...

  • Page 90: Flushing Menu

    There are a lot of different print modes available on the ValueJet 1604. For each mode, 3 different wave patterns can be chosen, resulting in different speeds. To make it much easier, only 6 combinations are recommended by Mutoh. Please find below an overview with recommended modes.

  • Page 91: Side Margin Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.3.1 Flushing return count menu Set the frequency (flushing return count) that the print head returns to the original spitting box when setting "On Media" in the Flushing menu. Notes • When increasing the flushing return count, clogging may occur while printing continuously.

  • Page 92: Media Width Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.6 Media Width menu If media detection is switched OFF, the media width menu allows you to manually enter the media width. 1. Media Width menu Notes • Setting a larger value than the actual media width in the Media Width menu may cause ink to be fired onto the printer.

  • Page 93: Origin Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.7 Origin menu Set this menu when reprinting on the margin, when the printing data position is changed to the position of the already printed media. Setup Item Setting Value Description •...

  • Page 94: Head Fan Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.9 Head fan menu Activate the head fan if blurring or dot losses occur during printing. Setup item Setting Description Headfan <OFF> The fan is not activated Activates the fan ----- [CANCEL] key: saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu 4.7.10 CR Movement menu...

  • Page 95: Ink Status Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.13 Slant Check menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Slant Check is not performed. <ON> Slant Check is performed between two consecutive print jobs. Slant Check • [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. •...

  • Page 96: Head Wash Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.16 Roll Length menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Roll Length is not used. <OFF> • [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. Roll1 Set up the roll media length. The Roll Length setting can be set for "Roll1"...

  • Page 97: Cr Maintenance Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.18 CR Maintenance menu Setup Item Setting Value Description Clean the wiper. • Start [Enter] key: The print head moves to the centre. CR Maintenance The wiper moves forward. Cleaning the wiper is complete. •...

  • Page 98: Ip Address Menu

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7.21 IP Address menu Notes • Be sure to set the IP address after consulting your network administrator. Setup Item Setting Value Description 000.000.000.000~ Change the IP address by using the following keys. •...

  • Page 99: Operating From The Operation Panel

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL Notes • For the names and functions of each key, please refer to “Operation panel” Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 4.8.1 Feeding media You can feed roll media at any position you want Follow the procedure below to feed media.

  • Page 100: Stop Printing

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.2 Stop printing Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. If you want to stop printing, operate as follows. Step 1 : Stop sending printing data from the computer to the printer. Step 2 : Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel.

  • Page 101: Cutting Media

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.4 Cutting media Step 1 : Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product. • The operation panel displays: “Ready to print”. Step 2 : If the roll media cut position is changed, refer to “Feeding media” and advance the roll media to the desired cut position.

  • Page 102: Changing And Confirming Settings While Printing

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing. 4.8.5.1 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing. Step 1 : Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions; • Receiving •...
  • Page 103 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.5.2 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing. Notes • The Print start menu is displayed only when the printer is warming up. • When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select “Backup” to save the setting that you changed.
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  • Page 105: Periodical Maintenance

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance 5 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE ONE BY END USER 5.1.1 Cleaning the printer 5.1.2 Cleaning the outer case 5.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer 5.1.4 Replacing the spitting box sponges 5.1.5 Head cleaning 5.1.6 Cleaning the wiper 5.1.7 Cleaning around the print head.

  • Page 106: Done By End User

    Immediately Switch OFF the printer. Disconnect the power plugs from the electric sockets. Contact your local MUTOH dealer. 5.1.1 Cleaning the printer Periodic cleaning is necessary to use the printer in good condition. 5.1.2 Cleaning the outer case Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.

  • Page 107: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance 5.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Open the front cover. Name Front cover Step 2 : Remove paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, using a soft brush. Name Pressure rollers Notes...
  • Page 108 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 3 : Wipe off paper powder and ink from the platen using a dust-free and soft cloth slightly damped with water. Name Platen Media Guide Step 4 : Wipe off the dirt of the grid roller’s unpainted (silver colour) area with damp and a tightly squeezed soft cloth.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Spitting Box Sponges

    • Two months after replacement. (2) Type Notes • For types and details of the spitting-box sponge, contact your local Mutoh dealer. (3) Replacing steps Step 1 : If the printer is switched ON, make sure that: • Printing or other operations are not in progress.
  • Page 110 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 3 : Remove the spitting-box sponge from each spitting box by using forceps. Name spitting boxes spitting-box sponge Step 4 : Install the new spitting-box sponge to each spitting box. Step 5 : Close the front cover.

  • Page 111: Head Cleaning

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance 5.1.5 Head cleaning When to perform? Perform a head clean if the prints become blurred or are incomplete. Notes • Remove media while cleaning. Step 1 : Verify that the operation panel is in Normal mode. Step 2 : Verify that the media hold lever is lowered Step 3 :...

  • Page 112: Cleaning The Wiper

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance 5.1.6 Cleaning the wiper (1) Cleaning time Clean the wiper once a week or when blurs or incompleteness in printing remains after the head cleaning. Notes • Use the cleaning stick when cleaning the wiper. Step 1 : If the printer is switched ON, make sure that: •...
  • Page 113 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 5 : Press the [+] key or [-] key to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”. Step 6 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel •...
  • Page 114 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 8 : Open the maintenance cover on the right of the printer. Name Maintenance cover Step 9 : Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper. •...
  • Page 115 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance • Cleaning wiper backside: Wipe vertically Name Cleaning wiper Cleaning stick Head cap unit Step 10 : Close the right maintenance cover • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover AP-75760 –...
  • Page 116 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 11 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel • The print head returns to its original position • The cleaning wiper returns to its original position • “CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed on the operation panel Step 12 : Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel several times •...

  • Page 117: Cleaning Around The Print Head

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance 5.1.7 Cleaning around the print head. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Clean the print head when foreign objects, such as dust or ink, causing omitted dots or ink drops are attached around the print head.
  • Page 118 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 4 : Press the [>] key on the operation panel. • “Set1: MediaType” is displayed on the operation panel. Step 5 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key to select “Set20: CR maintenance” Step 6 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 119 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 7 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel • Maintenance starts • The print head moves to the left. • “CR Maintenance: END” is displayed on the operation panel. Step 8 : Open the left maintenance cover.
  • Page 120 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 9 : Confirm, using a light such as a penlight, that there are no foreign objects, such as dust or ink attached to the following parts: Name print head Head guide area Nozzle Dust, ink mass Step 10 : If foreign objects, such as dust or ink are attached to the print head, remove them using the...
  • Page 121 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 5: Periodical maintenance Step 11 : Close the left maintenance cover. • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. Name Maintenance cover. Step 12 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • The print head returns to its original position •...

  • Page 122: Done By Authorized Mutoh Technician

    These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer. 5.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts Perform periodical replacements according to the table below. These replacements should be executed by an authorized Mutoh technician. These replacements are necessary to ensure the best printing quality output. Part...

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6 TROUBLESHOOTING HEN YOU CANNOT GENERATE GRAPHICS IN THE WAY YOU WANT 6.1.1 Perform Head cleaning 6.1.2 Adjust the print head HEN MEDIA IS JAMMED ROUBLESHOOTING 6.3.1 Problems in installation and introduction 6.3.2 Cannot print at all 6.3.3...

  • Page 124: When You Cannot Generate Graphics In The Way You Want

    Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Notes • If an error not included in any items of this section occurs, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Notes • If you want to receive product warranty, prepare the warranty certificate. If the warranty certificate is not presented, the repair will not be covered by the warranty even if within the warranty period.

  • Page 125: Adjust The Print Head

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6.1.2 Adjust the print head Notes • This printer was adjusted at factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum print quality. • Adjust the quality if the print quality change after the installation environment or the media is changed. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
  • Page 126 Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel “**>1: print mode” is displayed on the operation panel. Notes • The selected media is displayed in “**”. For more information please contact your local Mutoh dealer AP-75760 – Rev 1.1 -21/06/2007,...
  • Page 127 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Step 9 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • “Mode: Quality 1 ->” is displayed on the operation panel. • The display shifts to the printing mode menu. Step 10 : Select the printing mode that you want to use. Step 11 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key on the operation panel to select the printing mode to use.
  • Page 128 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Step 13 : Display the Adjust Print menu on the operation panel. Step 14 : Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel. • “Menu 1: Setup>” is displayed on the operation panel. •...
  • Page 129 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Step 17 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel • A confirmation pattern for quality adjustment is printed • After the confirmation pattern is printed, “Adj.1: Confirm” is displayed on the operation panel. Step 18 : Verify that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows.
  • Page 130 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Step 19 : Register a set value for BI-D Quality (Two-way/quality priority mode). Step 20 : Press the [+] key or the [-] key on the operation panel to select “Adj.5: BI-D Quality”. Step 21 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
  • Page 131 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Step 23 : Press the [+] or the [-] key to enter the number that you selected in step c. Step 24 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • The set value for BI-D Quality is registered.

  • Page 132: When Media Is Jammed

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6.2 WHEN MEDIA IS JAMMED Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Switch OFF the power of the printer. • Refer to “Switching the power OFF” Step 2 : Open the front cover.
  • Page 133 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Step 4 : Raise the media loading lever. Name Media loading lever Step 5 : Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade. Name Razor blade Roll media...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes non displayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causes and countermeasures. 6.3.1 Problems in installation and introduction Cannot perform ink replenishment. Possible cause remedy Reference Close the front cover, or Is the front cover open or media loading lever lower the media loading “Setting media”...
  • Page 135 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting Does not work after loading the media. Possible cause remedy Reference Close the front cover. Is the front cover open or media loading lever Lower the media loading “setting media” raised? lever. Close the maintenance Is the maintenance cover open? “cleaning the wiper”...
  • Page 136 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6.3.3 Media-related troubleshooting The media slips or is torn during initialization. Notes • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to” when media is jammed” Possible cause remedy Reference Are you using the recommended media? Use the recommended media.
  • Page 137 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting The wrong media size is set during initialization Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the Use the recommended media. recommended media? Is the media loaded at Set the media straight. Setting roll media an angle? When the media is set, Straighten the media or set a new media.
  • Page 138 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6.3.4 Printing-related troubleshooting Printing is partially stained or incomplete. Notes • Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than the recommended one. Possible cause Remedy Reference Does the media Replace it with new media.
  • Page 139 User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting White or black lines appear on printed media Possible cause Remedy Reference Are you using the Use the recommended media. recommended media? Is the roll media set Set the roll media correctly. Loading roll media correctly? Is the nozzle in good...

  • Page 140: Error Messages

    User’s Guide ValueJet 1604 Chapter 6 : Troubleshooting 6.4 ERROR MESSAGES 6.4.1 Status messages This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation. When the product is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed on the operation panel as below. Display Description Reference...
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