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MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1204 Operation Instructions Manual

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VJ-1204
Eco-Solvent
Ultra Printer
FOR EUROPE ONLY!

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  • Page 1 Operation Instructions English VJ-1204 Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer FOR EUROPE ONLY!
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  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    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 Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer VJ-1204. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 Safety instructions........................7 1.1 Warnings, cautions and notes....................7 1.2 Important safety instructions ....................8 1.3 Warning labels ........................10 1.3.1 Handling the operation procedure labels ............... 10 1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels ................10 2 Installation Procedure .......................
  • Page 6 4.1.3 Replacing the spitting box absorbent ................52 4.1.4 Head cleaning ........................ 55 4.1.5 Cleaning the wiper ......................56 4.2 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician ................. 59 4.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts..................59 4.2.2 Periodical Inspection Part List..................59 5 Menu structure overview......................61 5.1 Operation panel ........................

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES The contents of alarm displays included in this User’s Guide and warning labels stuck on the main body of the printer are classified into three categories, according to degree of danger.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power plug from the electric socket, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. While installing optional items, be sure to switch OFF the power of the printer and pull out the power plug.
  • Page 9 Opening and moving the printer to the installation place should be done by : • VJ-1204: 2 or more persons While taking out the printer from the container box, make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and hold the handles on the printer side.

  • Page 10: 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. 1.3.2 Locations and types of warning labels Locations of the warning labels are shown in the following figures.
  • Page 11 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Types of warning label AP-77170, Rev. 2.0, 2/04/2007...
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  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.1.1 Environmental conditions for installation Floor strength of installation place More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m²) Power Specifications Power Supply AC90V –...

  • Page 14: Installation Space

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.1.2 Installation space Install on a level floor which meets the following conditions. It has enough strength to support the weight of the printer and the stand Notes • For the weight of the printer and the stand, refer to the Operation Manual.

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Boxes

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.2 UNPACKING THE BOXES Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.2.1 Unpacking the printer box Carry the box to where you will unpack it. Step 1 : Remove the bands.

  • Page 16: Verifying The Bundled Items

    After unpacking, please verify that the product is not damaged and that no components are missing. Notes • After unpacking, please verify that the product is not damaged and that no components are missing. • If so, Please contact your local MUTOH dealer. 2.3.1 Items in the printer box Name Quantity Printer body A0 Scroller 2”-3”...

  • Page 17: Items In The Stand Box

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.3.3 Items in the stand box Name Quantity Left support Right support Caster section (left, right) Central beam Book holder Hexagon socket head cap screw Butterfly bolt Hexagonal wrench AP-77170, Rev. 2.0, 2/04/2007...

  • Page 18: Name Of The Parts And Functions

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.4 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.4.1 Front section N° Name Function Media hold lever To fix and release media. Operation panel To set the operation conditions and various function settings. To protect the user from coming in contact with the driving mechanism during Front cover operation.

  • Page 19: Rear Section

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.4.2 Rear section Name Function AC inlet To connect the power cable. Network interface To connect the network interface cable. connector USB connector To connect the USB cable. Scroller receiver To install the scroller with roll media.

  • Page 20: Assembling

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.5 ASSEMBLING Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 2.5.1 Assembling the stand Follow the steps shown below to assemble the right leg of the stand. Step 0 : • Attach the right support (1) to the caster section (3).
  • Page 21 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Fasten the hexagon head cap screws (4) with the hexagonal wrench. Step 4 : Name Central beam Left leg Right leg Hexagon head cap screws Attach the book holder to the right side of the stand as shown below.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Stand To The Printer

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.5.2 Mounting the stand to the printer Lock the two casters on the front side of the stand as shown on the image below. Step 0 : Name Casters Caster locks Lift the printer main body by way of the hand grips (1), and align the rear side rubber feet (3) with Step 0 : the holes of the stand.
  • Page 23 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Place the product on the stand so that the rear rubber leg tips fit into the holes on the stand. Step 3 : Name Printer main body Holes on the stand Fix the printer to the stand by fastening the two butterfly bolts.

  • Page 24: Removing Protective Materials

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.5.3 Removing protective materials The printer has protective materials in the places shown below. Remove all tapes from each cover. Step 5 : Open the front cover, unscrew the butterfly screw (2) and remove the metal plate (1) fixing the Step 5 : head unit.

  • Page 25: Levelling The Printer

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.6 LEVELLING THE PRINTER Notes • Please check that the butterfly bolts are not loose before/after carrying this product. • When transferring or carrying outside, separate the printer and the stand. Check that the two butterfly bolts attaching the stand to the printer are not loose.

  • Page 26: Transfer And Transportation

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 2.7 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 2.7.1 Transferring the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Pre-transfer steps Verify that the printer has been switched OFF. Step 0 : Verify that the butterfly bolts attaching the stand with the printer, are not loosened.

  • Page 27: 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. (0) Pre- transport procedure Switch ON the printer. Step 0 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode.
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  • Page 29: Preparing For A Job

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3 PREPARING FOR A JOB 3.1 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLES Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Make sure that the power key is Switched OFF. Step 4 : Notes •...

  • Page 30: Switching The Power On / Off

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.2 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF 3.2.1 Switching the power ON Step1: Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to power ON the printer. Step2: The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up in green.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Printer To The Workstation

    • Refer to the Operation Manual of your workstation for the connection to your workstation. • For network settings on the side of the printer, refer to the MUTOH Eco-Solvent Ultra Printer VJ-1204 series User’s Guide. AP-77170, Rev. 2.0, 2/04/2007...

  • Page 32: Installing The Ink Cassettes

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.4 INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 3 : Switch ON the printer. • The printer initializes. • After the initial operation, the operation panel displays “Insert CleaningCart”.
  • Page 33 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 a head cleaning again and check the printed image. If the quality still hasn’t improved, then contact your local MUTOH dealer. AP-77170, Rev. 2.0, 2/04/2007...

  • Page 34: Media Handling

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.5 MEDIA HANDLING 3.5.1 Installing roll media Remove the movable flange from the scroller. Step 2 : Install the optional three-inch core adapters : Step 2 : • If using media on a 2 inch core: Don’t use the three-inch core adapters, go to step 3.

  • Page 35: Loading Roll Media

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.5.2 Loading roll media The following sizes of media can be used with the printer: VJ-1204 · Maximum media width: 1300 mm · Maximum print width: 1200 mm · Maximum media length: 50 m · Maximum print length: 18 m Switch ON the printer.

  • Page 36: Replacing Roll Media

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Wind back the roll media (1) with the scroller (2) while pressing down the media at the front side Step 4 : of the printer. This will reduce bending and avoid slant of the media. See images below.
  • Page 37 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 1. Remove the installed roll media. Verify that Step 2 : • the printer has been switched ON, • the printer is in Normal mode, and • the printer does NOT print Push the media hold lever (1) backward (lever up). See image below.
  • Page 38 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Remove the scroller (1) from the scroller receiver as illustrated below, and place it on a horizontal Step 4 : surface. name Scroller Hold the movable flange, and tap the scroller as illustrated below to remove the movable flange.
  • Page 39 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Remove the roll media (1) from the scroller (2). See image below. Step 6 : Name Roll media Scroller 2. Install the new roll media Notes • For loading the roll media, refer to Handling and installing media •...

  • Page 40: Setting Media Type

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.5.4 Setting media type Introduction: When you have loaded the media in the ValueJet, you’ll 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. (= lever...
  • Page 41 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 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.

  • Page 42: Performing A Nozzle Check

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.6 PERFORMING A NOZZLE CHECK Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that media -roll or sheet- more than A3 size Step 5 : has been loaded. Verify that the printer is in normal mode – Ready to Print.

  • Page 43: Head Height Adjustment

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.7 HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT When used? Use the head height adjustment feature to prevent the print head from touching the media, when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. Notes • If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality will not be guaranteed.
  • Page 44 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever (1). See images below. Step 2 : High Normal Head height: Normal Head height: High Name Head height adjustment lever Result: · The High indication light on the operation panel lights up in green Close the front cover (1).

  • Page 45: Step Adjustment

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 3.8 STEP ADJUSTMENT After every printed swat, 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 46 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Perform the initial adjust print. Step 7 : • Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes • The length that media is fed (feeding length) for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm.
  • Page 47 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 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".
  • Page 48 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Step 12 : Perform Micro adjustment printing. • Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel as in step 1. • Press the [+] key or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". •...

  • Page 49: Periodical Maintenance

    ***: Please contact your local Mutoh reseller for ordering parts. 4.1.1 Cleaning the outer case Instruction: Wipe off the dust and possible dirt from the outer case by using a soft cloth.

  • Page 50: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 4.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer To clean inside the printer, follow the 4 steps below. Step 14 : Open the front cover (1). Name Front cover Step 14 : Remove paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers (1), using a soft brush.
  • Page 51 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Wipe off paper powder and ink from the platen (1) using a dust-free and soft cloth slightly Step 3 : damped with water. Name Platen Media Guide Step 14 : Wipe off the dirt of the grid roller’s unpainted (silver colour) area with damp and a tightly squeezed soft cloth.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Spitting Box Absorbent

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 4.1.3 Replacing the spitting box absorbent (1) Pre- transport procedure Replace the spitting box absorbent in the following situations. • When the spitting box absorbent becomes deformed. • When smears of ink appear on the media •...
  • Page 53 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Remove the spitting box absorbent from each spitting box. Step 2 : Name Spitting box sponge Spitting box Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Assemble the following parts: Step 2 :...
  • Page 54 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Install the new spitting box absorbent to each spitting box. Step 8 : Name Spitting box holder Spitting box Close the front cover. Step 2 : Name Front cover Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.

  • Page 55: Head Cleaning

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 4.1.4 Head cleaning When to perform? If the prints become blurred or are incomplete. How to perform? To perform a head cleaning, follow the steps below. Notes • Remove media while cleaning. Verify that the operation panel is in Normal mode.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Wiper

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Step 11 : Start the head cleaning. Notes • Pressing the [Cleaning] key again after the first head cleaning is done, performs a strong cleaning. • If you fail to remove blurs or incompleteness of printing in one head cleaning, you should perform the strong cleaning.
  • Page 57 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Open the front cover. Step 3 : Name Front Cover Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Use the poly-knit wiper, and remove the ink and dust on the wiper. Step 1 : •...
  • Page 58 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. Step 1 : • The print head section returns to the original position. • The wiper returns to the original position. • The operation panel displays "CR Maintenance: Start".

  • Page 59: Done By Authorized Mutoh Technician

    These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer. 4.2.1 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...
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  • Page 61: Menu Structure Overview

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 5 MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW 5.1 OPERATION PANEL Notes Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel. • When performing menu settings from the operation panel: Menu setup on the operation panel •...
  • Page 62 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode No. Key Function [Menu] Changes to Menu mode. [Enter] [Cleaning] Cleans the printer head when pressed for two seconds or more. During printing: Printing is terminated and the remaining data is deleted.
  • Page 63 When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction of the printer operation) occurs, all lights will blink. • Contact your local MUTOH dealer if the malfunction cannot be solved. • For more information please refer to: “Error requiring a restart”.

  • Page 64: Panel Setup Menu

    Operation Instructions VJ-1204 5.2 PANEL SETUP MENU Type from 1 Graphic Menu1 Setup Set 1 Media Type 1>1 Print mode to 30 Graphic Banner 1 Banner 2 Banner 3 Banner 4 Quality 1 Quality 2 Quality 3 Quality 4 1>2 PF Adjust 1>3...
  • Page 65 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Set 11 Head Fan Set 12 CR Movement Data Machine From 1 to 9 Set 13 Over Write Cnt From 0.0 to Set 14 Over Write Wait 5.0 sec Set 15 Slant Check Set 16 Auto Cleaning...
  • Page 66 Operation Instructions VJ-1204 Menu3 Adjust Print Adj.1 Confirm Adj.2 Adj.3 Adj.4 Adj.5 BI-D Quality Adj.6 BI-D Normal Menu4 Cleaning Clean Economy Clean Normal Clean Strong Clean Little Charge Menu5 Selection [*] Media Type [*] Effect [*] Flushing [*] Side Margin...

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