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Introduction C O N 1 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This equipment is Class 1 communications equipment (communications equipment This manual contains basic technical details necessary for marketplace servicing to to be used in commercial and industrial areas) and conforms to Voluntary maintain product quality and performance of Model Name:Rockhopper-46/62 printer.
Some Thoughts on Maintenance Work C O N 1 0 1 0 Model Name:Rockhopper-46/62 1. Algunas ideas sobre el trabajo de Mantenci ó n n 4. The need for user/operator cooperation La mantencion cae en dos categorias, Full mantencion y mantencion preventiva , both of which are aimed at stable operation of the equipment that has been deliv- ! CAUTION: The user cannot be compelled to do the following! ered to the user.
Precautions For Maintaining This Printer C O N 2 0 0 0 Model Name:Rockhopper-46/62 PRECAUTION 1 Head Cleaning PRECAUTION 5 Maintenance Unit Tubes Head cleaning (see REP1620) must be carried out when this printer is to be trans- If you can not lower the maintenance unit cap assembly and the cap assembly and ported by truck (see CON6000) and when the following parts are to be replaced.
Contents C O N 3 0 0 0 Model Name:Rockhopper-46/62 Rockhopper-46 3 Rockhopper-62 Introduction CON 1000 CON 1000 Some Thoughts on Maintenance Work CON 1010 CON 1010 Precautions For Maintaining This Printer CON 2000 CON 2000 Contents CON 3001 ~ 3 CON 3007 ~ 9 How to use the Maintenance Manual CON 4000...
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C O N 3 0 0 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Rockhopper 46 inch Trouble-Shooting Lists TRB0000 Fault-Tracing Procedure EXA0000 • When Message is Displayed TRB1000 • When Message is Displayed - How to Use LEDs to Check CPU System and Mechanical System Faults...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Contents 2 C O N 3 0 0 2 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures Right and Left Covers REP 1010 Cursor Plate Spring, Steel Flexible Guide Assembly REP 1310 Front Cover REP 1020 Y Return Pulley Assembly REP 1320 Panel Cover, Y Rail Cover REP 1030 Cartridge Frame Assembly...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Contents 3 C O N 3 0 0 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Fundamental Knowledge GID0000 - Head Rank Input (Include Initial filling) BAC2040 • Basic Specifications GID1000 - Head Nozzle Verification BAC2050 • System Block Diagram GID3000 - Left Head Tilt Verification BAC2060 •...
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Rockhopper-62 Contents 1 C O N 3 0 0 7 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Rockhopper 62 inch Trouble-Shooting Lists TRB0000-3 Fault-Tracing Procedure EXA0000-3 • When Message is Displayed TRB1000 • When Message is Displayed - How to Use LEDs to Check CPU System and Mechanical System Faults TRB1001 - Printer Status Messages EXA1000~...
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Rockhopper-62 Contents 2 C O N 3 0 0 8 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 0 0 - 2 Right and Left Covers REP 1010 Cursor Plate Spring, Steel Flexible Guide Assembly REP 1310-2 Front Cover REP 1020 Y Return Pulley Assembly...
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Rockhopper-62 Contents 3 C O N 3 0 0 9 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Fundamental Knowledge GID0000-3 - Head Rank Input (Include Initial filling) BAC2040 • Basic Specifications GID1000-3 - Head Nozzle Verification BAC2050 • System Block Diagram GID3000 - Left Head Tilt Verification BAC2060 •...
How to use the Maintenance Manual C O N 4 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 How to use the Maintenance Manual Como usar el Manual de Mantenimiento CON4010 How to use the Trouble-Shooting Lists (TRB) CON4020 How to use the Matrix Map (MAP) CON4040 How to use the Fault-Tracing Procedure (EXA) CON4050...
How to use the Maintenance Manual C O N 4 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 I Fault maintenance work procedures and how to use the Maintenance Manual When a user reports an equipment fault, use the following procedure to carry out fault recovery tasks. A fault occurs Task Page...
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How to use the Trouble-Shooting Lists (TRB) C O N 4 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 1. How to look up trouble-shooting tables I When a user has reported a fault, first select the applicable details from the trouble-shooting lists (TRB) and jump to the specified primary consultation (ENT). •...
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How to use the Matrix Map (MAP) C O N 4 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 I When the primary consultation (ENT) has not revealed any anomaly, gather the necessary maintenance parts according to the matrix map (MAP) shown below and visit the user.
How to use the Fault-Tracing Procedure (EXA) C O N 4 0 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 I Gather the parts specified by the matrix map (MAP), visit the user and carry out the task of recovery in accordance with the fault-tracing procedure (EXA) shown below. •...
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How to use Replacement and Adjustment Procedure (REP) C O N 4 0 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 I If the fault-tracing procedure (EXA) has produced a replacement task, carry out the work of replacement and adjustment in accordance with the replacement and adjust- ment procedure (REP) shown below.
Rockhopper-46 3 Trouble-Shooting Lists T R B 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Trouble-Shooting Lists When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages TRB1000 Data Errors TRB1000 Command Errors TRB1000 CPU System Faults TRB1000 Mechanical System Faults TRB1000 Heaters System Faults TRB1000 How to Use LEDs to Check CPU System TRB1001...
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Rockhopper-62 Trouble-Shooting Lists T R B 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Trouble-Shooting Lists When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages TRB1000 Data Errors TRB1000 Command Errors TRB1000 CPU System Faults TRB1000 Mechanical System Faults TRB1000 Heaters System Faults TRB1000 How to Use LEDs to Check CPU System TRB1001...
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Trouble-Shooting 1/3 (List of Faults) T R B 1 0 0 0 When Message is Displayed Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Cases where an error message is displayed on the liquid crystal display of the main printer unit Minor Faults GO TO EXA No. CPU System/Mechanical System Faults GO TO EXA No.
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How to Use LEDs to Check CPU System and Mechanical System Faults T R B 1 0 0 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 • When the printer stops working and nothing appears on the liquid crystal display (LCD), a fault has probably occurred in the CPU system or the mechanical system. In that case, open the control box and check the error by the LEDs on the main board assembly.
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Trouble-Shooting 2/3 (List of Faults) T R B 2 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Cases where no error message is displayed GO TO Cases where no error message is displayed GO TO on the liquid crystal display of the main printer unit EXA No.
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Trouble-Shooting 3/3 (List of Faults) T R B 2 0 0 1 When Message is Not Displayed Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Cases where no error message is displayed GO TO Cases where no error message is displayed GO TO on the liquid crystal display of the main printer unit EXA No.
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Rockhopper-46 3 Matrix Map Model Name: Rockhopper-46 M A P 0 0 0 0 Matrix Map When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages MAP1000 Data Errors MAP1200 Command Errors MAP1200 CPU System Faults MAP1500 Mechanical System Faults MAP1700 Heaters Fault MAP1800 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Initialization...
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Rockhopper-62 Matrix Map Model Name: Rockhopper-62 M A P 0 0 0 0 - 3 Matrix Map When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages MAP1000-3 Data Errors MAP1200 Command Errors MAP1200 CPU System Faults MAP1500 Mechanical System Faults MAP1700-2 Heaters Fault MAP1800-2 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Initialization...
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M A P 1 0 0 0 Printer Status Messages Model Name: Rockhopper46 3 When Message is Displayed When Message is Displayed [Printer Status Display] EXA1000 to EXA1150 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. - Cover open 1000 - Lever up 1000 - Cover &...
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Printer Status Messages M A P 1 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper62 When Message is Displayed When Message is Displayed [Printer Status Display] EXA1000 to EXA1150 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. - Cover open 1000 - Lever up 1000 - Cover &...
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M A P 1 2 0 0 Data Errors, Command Errors Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 When Message is Displayed When Message is Displayed [Data Errors, Command Errors] EXA1230 to EXA1250 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 1230 - Network Detection Error 1230 - Network Initialization Error 1250...
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M A P 1 5 0 0 When Message is Displayed CPU System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 When Message is Displayed [CPU System Faults] EXA1500 to EXA1530 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. - E001 Error DRAM (Standard DRAM error) 1500 - E002 Error Opt.DRAM (Optional DRAM error) 1500...
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M A P 1 7 0 0 When Message is Displayed Mechanical System Faults Model N.:Rockhopper-46 3 When Message is Displayed [Mechanical System Faults] EXA1700 to EXA1720 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 1700 - Error E065 X Motor 1700 - Error E069 X Encoder 1700 - Error E071 X Timeout...
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M A P 1 7 0 0 - 2 When Message is Displayed Mechanical System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper 62 When Message is Displayed [Mechanical System Faults] EXA1700 to EXA1720 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 1700 - Error E065 X Motor 1700 - Error E069 X Encoder 1700...
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M A P 1 8 0 0 When Message is Displayed Heater System Faults Model N:Rockhopper46 3 When Message is Displayed [Heater system] EXA1800 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 1800 - Err : F.R.T. Sensor 1800 - Err : F.L.T. Sensor 1800 - Err : R.L.T.
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M A P 1 8 0 0 - 2 When Message is Displayed Heater System Faults Model N:Rockhopper62 3 When Message is Displayed [Heater system] EXA1800 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 1800 - Err : F.R.T. Sensor 1800 - Err : F.L.T. Sensor 1800 - Err : R.L.T.
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M A P 2 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Initialization Model N. :Rockhopper46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Initialization] EXA2000 to EXA2070 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 2000 - Power supply does not come on 2000 - LCD faulty (no display/erratic display) 2010...
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M A P 2 0 0 0 - 2 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper 62 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Initialization] EXA2000 to EXA2070-2 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 2000 - Power supply does not come on 2000 - LCD faulty (no display/erratic display) 2010...
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M A P 3 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Media Feed Model N. :Rockhopper46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Media Feed] EXA3000 to EXA3010 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 3000 - The media comes off when it is initialized or during printing 3000 - The media is skewed or meanders when it is initialized or during printing 3000...
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M A P 3 0 0 0 - 3 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Media Feed Model N. : Rockhopper-62 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Media Feed] EXA3000-2 to EXA3010 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 3000-2 - The media comes off when it is initialized or during printing 3000-2...
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M A P 4 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Printing Model N. : Rockhopper-46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Printing] EXA4000 to EXA4130 (EXA4110 to EXA4130 → See MAP4001) Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No.
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M A P 4 0 0 0 - 2 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper 62 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Printing] EXA4000 to EXA4130-2 (EXA4110 to EXA4130-2 → See MAP4001-2) Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No.
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M A P 4 0 0 1 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Printing Model N. : Rockhopper-46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Printing] EXA4000 to EXA4130 (EXA4000 to EXA4100 → See MAP4000) Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No.
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M A P 4 0 0 1 - 3 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Printing Model N. : Rockhopper-62 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Printing] EXA4000 to EXA4130-2 (EXA4000 to EXA4100-2 → See MAP4000-2) Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No.
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M A P 5 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Problem Involving Noise Model N.: Rockhpopper-46/62 When Message is Not Displayed [Problem Involving Noise] EXA5000 to EXA5040 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 5000 - Abnormal noise when media is sucked down 5010 - Abnormal noise when standing by ready to print 5020...
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M A P 5 0 0 0 - 3 When Message is Not Displayed Problem Involving Noise Model N. : Rockhopper-62 When Message is Not Displayed [Problem Involving Noise] EXA5000 to EXA5040 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 5000 - Abnormal noise when media is sucked down 5010 - Abnormal noise when standing by ready to print 5020...
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M A P 6 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Media Cutting Model N. :Rockhopper-46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Media Cutting] EXA6000 to EXA6050 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 6000 - Does not cut normally 6010 - Cutting occurs during printing 6020...
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M A P 6 0 0 0 - 2 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper 62 When Message is Not Displayed [Trouble with Media Cutting] EXA6000 to EXA6050 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 6000 - Does not cut normally 6010...
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M A P 7 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Online/Function Problems Model N.: Rockhopper-46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Online/Function Problems] EXA7000 to EXA7060 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 7000 - Cannot connect normally with RS-232C 7000 - Cannot connect normally with Centronics 7000...
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M A P 7 0 0 0 - 2 When Message is Not Displayed Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper 62 When Message is Not Displayed [Online/Function Problems] EXA7000 to EXA7060 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 7000 - Cannot connect normally with RS-232C 7000 - Cannot connect normally with Centronics 7000...
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M A P 8 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Other Model N.: Rockhopper-46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Other] EXA8000 to EXA8050 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 8000 - The printer hangs up 8010 - Power shutdown during printing 8020 - The ink cartridges will not go in 8030...
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M A P 8 0 0 0 - 2 When Message is Not Displayed Other Model Name: Rockhopper 62 When Message is Not Displayed [Other] EXA8000 to EXA8050-2 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 8000 - The printer hangs up 8010 - Power shutdown during printing 8020...
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M A P 9 0 0 0 When Message is Not Displayed Heater System Model N:Rockhopper46 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Heater system] EXA9000 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 9000 - Heater does not stop warming up or is broken Replacement and Adjustment Procedure REP.
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M A P 9 0 0 0 - 2 When Message is Not Displayed Heater System Model N:Rockhopper62 3 When Message is Not Displayed [Heater system] EXA9000 Problem Fault- Tracing Procedure EXA No. 9000 - Heater does not stop warming up or is broken Replacement and Adjustment Procedure REP.
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Rockhopper-46 3 Fault-Tracing Procedure Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 0 0 0 0 Fault-Tracing Procedure When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages EXA1000 Data Errors EXA1200 Command Errors EXA1250 CPU System Faults EXA1500 Mechanical System Faults EXA1700 Heaters System Faults EXA1800 When Message is Not Displayed Trouble with Initialization...
Rockhopper-62 Fault-Tracing Procedure Model Name: Rockhopper-62 E X A 0 0 0 0 - 3 Fault-Tracing Procedure When Message is Displayed (Difference between Rockhopper-46 and 62) Printer Status Messages EXA1000 ( 1020-2 ) Data Errors EXA1200 Command Errors EXA1250 CPU System Faults EXA1500 Mechanical System Faults EXA1700...
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When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
Printer Status Messages Model Name: Rockhopper 46/62 E X A 1 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C • Media Skew Error •...
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When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 0 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Printer Status Messages Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 1 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Data Errors Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 2 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Command Errors Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 2 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed CPU System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 5 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed CPU System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 5 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed CPU System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 5 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed CPU System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 5 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Mechanical System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 7 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Mechanical System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 7 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed Mechanical System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 1 7 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed (on LCD heater) Heater System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 1 8 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed (on LCD Heater) Heater System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 1 8 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is Displayed (on LCD heater) Heater System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-62 E X A 1 8 0 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When Message is Displayed (on LCD Heater) Heater System Faults Model Name: Rockhopper-62 E X A 1 8 0 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 2 1 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 3 1 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhoppper-46/62 E X A 2 0 4 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 6 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 7 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Initialization Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 2 0 7 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Feed Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 3 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Feed Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 3 0 0 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Feed Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 3 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 2 1 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s SINTOMA Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 3 1 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 4 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 4 0 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper 62 E X A 4 0 5 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 5 1 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 5 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 6 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 7 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 7 1 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 8 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 0 9 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 4 1 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper 62 E X A 4 1 0 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 1 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 4 1 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 4 1 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Printing Model Name: Rockhopper 62 E X A 4 1 3 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Problem Involving Noise Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 5 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Problem Involving Noise Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 5 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Problem Involving Noise Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 5 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Problem Involving Noise Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 5 0 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Problem Involving Noise Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 5 0 4 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 6 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 6 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 6 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 6 0 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 6 0 4 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Trouble with Media Cutting Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 6 0 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 7 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 7 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 7 0 3 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 7 0 4 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 7 0 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Online/Function Problems Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 7 0 6 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Others Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 8 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Others Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 8 0 1 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Others Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 E X A 8 0 2 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C...
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When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display Others Model Name: Rockhopper 46/62 E X A 8 0 5 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed...
When Message is not Displayed Heater System Model Name: Rockhopper-46 E X A 9 0 0 0 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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When Message is not Displayed Heater System Model Name: Rockhopper-62 E X A 9 0 0 0 - 2 G O T O R e f . P a g e s Symptom Items to be Confirmed Sequence R E P B A C •...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Procesos de Ajuste y Recambio Rockhopper-46 3 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46...
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Rockhopper-62 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Procedimiento de Ajustes y Recambio Rockhopper-62 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Right and Left Covers REP 1010 Cursor Plate Spring and Steel Flexible Guide Assembly REP 1310 Front Cover REP 1020 Y Return Pulley Assembly REP 1320 Panel Cover and Y Rail Cover...
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Rockhopper-62 Replacement and Adjustment Procedures R E P 0 0 1 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Right and Left Covers REP 1010 Cursor Plate Spring and Steel Flexible Guide Assembly REP 1310-2 Front Cover REP 1020 Y Return Pulley Assembly REP 1320 Panel Cover and Y Rail Cover...
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How to remove and replace the Right and Left Covers R E P 1 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure ❈ Before carrying out this operation, switch off the power supply and remove 1. Removal and Replacement the power plug.
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How to remove and replace the Front Cover R E P 1 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Removal and Front Cover Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the Right Cover. 2. Loosen the two fastening screws on the right side of the Front Cover shaft R2 Cover.
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How to remove and replace the Panel Cover and Y Rail Cover R E P 1 0 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Removal and Panel Cover Replacement Procedure 1. Loosen the two screws on the Front Cover Right Cover Shaft and push the Front Cover to the left.
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How to remove and replace the Front Paper Guide and Rear Paper Guide R E P 1 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Rear Paper Guide 1. Remove the Right Cover. 2. Remove the Left Cover. 3.
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How to remove and replace the Front Paper Guide and Rear Paper Guide (bis) R E P 1 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Front Paper Guide 1. Remove the protection board at the left bottom side of the printer (6 screws). 2.
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How to remove and replace the Front Paper Guide and Rear Paper Guide R E P 1 0 4 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Front Paper Guide Heater Panel screws 1. Remove the Right Cover. 2.
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How to remove and replace the Front Paper Guide and Rear Paper Guide (bis) R E P 1 0 4 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Rear Paper Guide Support Brackets 1. Remove the Front Paper Guide. 2.
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How to remove and replace the Front Paper Guide and Rear Paper Guide (bis) R E P 1 0 4 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Reinstallation of the Rear Paper Guide. 1. Place the Rear Paper Guide on the printer body. 2.
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R E P 1 0 4 1 How to remove and replace the Right Side Cap and Left Side Cap Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Removal and Right Side Cap Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the Front Paper Guide. 2.
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How to open and close the Control Box R E P 1 0 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure ❈ Before working, be sure to switch off power and remove the power cable from the inlet. ❈...
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How to remove and replace the Head Cover R E P 1 0 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Removal and Head Cover Replacement Procedure 1. Open the Front Cover. 2. Slide the Head out from the Maintenance Station. Caution: When you pull the Head, don’t press the cut- ter cap, otherwise the cutter blade will be...
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How to replace the X Motor Assembly R E P 1 0 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement How to replace the X Motor Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Front Paper Guide. 2. Remove the Left Cover. 3.
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How to replace the Fan Assembly and Fan Cable R E P 1 0 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Fan Assembly Procedure Fan Assembly 1. Remove the Front Paper Guide. 2. Remove the Fan Duct. (3 fastening screws) Fan duct 3.
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How to replace the Fan Assembly and Fan Cable R E P 1 0 8 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper 62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Fan Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Front Paper Guide. Fan Assembly 2.
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How to replace the Speed Reduction Belt R E P 1 0 9 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the X Speed Reduction Belt Procedure X Motor Assembly 1. Loosen the four screws that fasten the X Motor Assembly to fastening screws loosen the belt tension.
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How to replace the Lever Sensor Assembly R E P 1 1 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Lever Sensor Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Front Paper Guide. 2. Remove the Panel Cover. Dowel 3.
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How to replace the Cover Switch Assembly R E P 1 1 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Cover Switch Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Panel Cover, Front Cover and Rail Cover in that order then undo the two screws holding the Y Rail Cover Support and remove the Y Rail Cover Support.
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How to replace the Waste Fluid Bottle Sensor Assembly R E P 1 1 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Cover Switch Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Waste Fluid Bottle. 2 . Disconnect connector 3.
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How to replace the Switch Cable Assembly/CD Cable Assembly R E P 1 1 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: The power cable connector must be discon- nected before this operation. Switch cable 1. Replacement Switch Cable Assembly Replacement assembly Procedure...
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How to replace the Main Board Assembly R E P 1 1 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure For main board replacement, in addition to the new main board you must arrange for (1) a memory card for firmware installation and (2) a memory card for backup parameters (Fujitsu 4 MB card is recommended).
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How to replace the Main Board Assembly R E P 1 1 4 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 2. Replacement 2. Replace the Main Board Procedure 1) Disconnect all communications connectors. Five main board assembly fastening 2) If the Optional Interface is connected with the two Centronics screws Interface connector screws, remove it now.
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How to replace the Power Supply Board Assembly R E P 1 1 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: The power cable connector must be disconnected before this operation. CAUTION: Since the power supply remains hot after the power is switched off, wait until it has cooled before performing this operation. Replace the Power Supply Board Assembly Connector J001 Connector J000...
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How to replace the Panel Board Assembly and Heater Panel Board Assembly R E P 1 1 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Panel Board Assembly Procedure Panel board assembly 1. Remove the Panel Cover. 2.
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How to replace the Panel Cable R E P 1 1 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Panel Cable Procedure 1. Open the Control Box. 2. Remove the Panel Bottom Cover. (4 screws) 3.
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How to replace the Extension Board Assembly R E P 1 1 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Extension Board Assembly Procedure 1. Disconnect all communications connectors. 2. Open the Control Box. 3.
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How to replace the XR Cable Assembly (Rear Paper Sensor) R E P 1 2 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the XR Cable Assembly (Rear Paper Sensor) Procedure 1. Open the Control Box. 2.
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How to replace the Pressure Assembly, Pressure Roller and Blade R E P 1 2 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replacing the Pressure Assembly Procedure 1. Remove right and left covers. 2. Remove panel cover. 3.
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How to replace the Pressure Assembly, Pressure Roller and Blade R E P 1 2 2 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement 11. With the pressure roller down, loosen the set screw on the Procedure pressure axle fastening spacer.
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How to replace the Pressure Assembly, Pressure Roller and Blade R E P 1 2 2 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement 14. Pull out the pressure shaft from the right side of the frame. Procedure CAUTION: Be careful.
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How to replace the Pressure Assembly, Pressure Roller and Blade R E P 1 2 2 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Blade Replacement Procedure 1. Open the front cover. 2. Use a fine straight screwdriver to slightly prize apart the blade Pressure arm attachment and remove the blade.
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How to replace the Pump Motor Assembly R E P 1 2 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Pump Motor Assembly Procedure Remove the Panel Cover. Remove the Front Cover. Remove the Panel Bottom Cover. Remove the Right Cover.
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How to replace the Cap Assembly R E P 1 2 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Cap Assembly Procedure Draw out the tube 1. Remove the Panel Cover. (2 places) 2. Remove the Front Cover. 3.
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How to replace the Wiper R E P 1 2 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Wiper Procedure 1. Remove the Panel Mounting Plate. 2. Move the Wiper back and, with the Wiper rack disconnected, pull the Wiper up and remove it.
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How to replace the Pump Assembly R E P 1 2 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure « REFERENCE » When the pump assembly is replaced, the wiper should also be replaced at the same time so be sure to have a spare wiper ready.
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How to replace the Maintenance Station Assembly R E P 1 2 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Maintenance Station Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Panel Cover. 2. Remove the Front Cover. 3.
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How to replace the Y Motor Assembly R E P 1 2 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure « REFERENCE » If there is to be no replacement that includes the Y motor assembly, steps 2, 4 and 5 are not necessary.
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How to replace the Steel Belt R E P 1 2 9 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: Do this work with the pressure roller down. 1. Replacement Replace the Steel Belt Procedure 1. Remove left and right covers. 2.
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How to replace the T Fence R E P 1 3 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the T Fence Procedure 1. Remove the Panel Cover. 2. Remove the Front Cover. 3. Remove the Y Rail Cover. 4.
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How to Replace the Steel Flexible Guide Assembly and Cursor Plate Spring R E P 1 3 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Steel Flexible Guide Assembly Procedure Cable keeper Removal 1. Remove the Panel Cover. Tube keeper Hexagonal nut (H for fitting flexible cable support is included.)
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How to Replace the Steel Flexible Guide Assembly and Cursor Plate Spring R E P 1 3 1 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper 62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Steel Flexible Guide Assembly Procedure Removal 1.
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How to replace the Y Return Pulley Assembly R E P 1 3 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Replace the Y Return Pulley Assembly 1. Replacement 1. Remove the Panel Cover. Procedure 2. Remove the Front Cover. 3.
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How to replace the Cartridge Frame Assembly R E P 1 3 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Cartridge Frame Assembly Procedure Connector Table 1. Carry out Head Cleaning. J401 MAIN FFC 16-core Detector assembly 2.
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How to replace the Cartridge Frame Assembly R E P 1 3 3 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement 6. Remove two screws holding the cartridge base. Procedure Slide the cartridge base towards (1) then lift as in (2) to sepa- rate it from the rear X reinforcement.
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How to replace the Cartridge Frame Assembly R E P 1 3 3 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement 10. Remove 2 screws holding the cartridge frame to the cartridge base, slide the cartridge frame in the direction of arrow a and lift to sepa- Procedure rate it from the cartridge base.
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How to replace the Cartridge Frame Assembly R E P 1 3 3 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement 13. Assembling is the reverse of the removal procedure. Procedure CAUTION: Don’t use a tool to tighten the coupling screws but get them as tight as possible with your fingers.
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How to replace the Ink ID Sensor Assembly R E P 1 3 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement How to replace the Ink ID Sensor Assembly Procedure 1. Carry out replacement steps 1 to 10 of the previous item "Cartridge Frame Assembly Replacement"...
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How to replace the Detector Assembly R E P 1 3 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Detector Assembly Procedure 1. Carry out replacement steps 1 to 11 of the previous item "Cartridge Frame Assembly Replacement"...
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How to replace the Y Cable R E P 1 3 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Y Cable Cable keeper (2) Procedure Remove the Panel Cover. Remove the Front Cover. Two fastening Remove the Y Rail Cover.
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How to replace the Y Cable R E P 1 3 6 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper 62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Y Cable Procedure Remove the Panel Cover. Remove the Front Cover. Clamping part Y cable Cable keeper Ribbon cable guide...
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How to replace the Ink Tubes R E P 1 3 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Ink Tubes Procedure Tube fastening Carry out Head Cleaning and empty the ink inside the tubes. screw (small) Remove the Panel Cover.
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How to replace the Ink Tubes R E P 1 3 7 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper 62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Ink Tubes Procedure Carry out Head Cleaning and empty the ink inside the tubes. Remove the Panel Cover.
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How to replace the Ink Tubes R E P 1 3 7 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Diagram showing construction of joiners (Cartridge side) Procedure Cartridge pipe Joint nut (large) DE-49778 Ink tube O-ring (large) DE-49777 Joint nut (large) Coupling (black)
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How to replace the Cutter Solenoid Assembly R E P 1 3 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Cutter Solenoid Assembly Procedure Remove the Panel Cover. Remove the Front Cover. Remove the Y Rail Cover. Disconnect connector J206 (SOL) from the Head Board Assembly.
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How to replace the Head and Head Cable R E P 1 3 9 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Head, Head Cable Replacement Procedure ❈ Do head washing. ❈ If HEAD1 (left) only is to be replaced, change "6 places" to "3 places". Remove panel cover.
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How to replace the Head and Head Cable R E P 1 3 9 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 2. Assembling 1. For bending, refer to the head cable that was previously used. Example of head cable bending for Head 1 (left) CAUTION: The bend on the print head side of the head cable used with Head 1 (left) should be made such that the protrusion from the connector is minimal.
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How to replace the Head and Head Cable R E P 1 3 9 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 3. Adjustment and « REFERENCE » If a head has been replaced, the nozzle ejection count value should be reset. Examination Procedure Carry out initial filling with ink.
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How to replace the Edge Sensor Assembly R E P 1 4 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Edge Sensor Replacement Screw Procedure (self-tapping) 1. Remove front cover. 2. Remove panel cover. 3. Remove Y rail cover. 4.
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How to replace the Head Board Assembly R E P 1 4 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Replace the Head Board Assembly Procedure Screws 1. Remove the Front Cover. 2. Remove the Panel Cover. 3.
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How to replace the Dampers R E P 1 4 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Dampers Replacement Procedure 1. Carry out Head Cleaning. Head board assembly 2. Remove the Panel Cover. 3. Remove the Front Cover. 4.
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How to replace the Cursor Assembly R E P 1 4 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Cursor Assembly Replacement Procedure Wash the head to remove the ink. Remove the Panel Cover. Remove the Panel Bottom Cover. Remove the Front Cover.
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How to replace the Cursor Assembly R E P 1 4 4 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement 17. Remove the head sub-plate that is on the cursor roller side. Procedure (2 screws) 18. Remove three fastening screws on the print head side and All screws shown here are temporarily tightened separate the hear unit and cursor assembly.
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How to replace the Origin Sensor, Y Encoder R E P 1 4 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Origin Sensor and Y Encoder Replacement Procedure Remove panel cover. Remove front cover. Origin sensor fitting direction Remove Y rail cover.
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How to replace the Junction Board Assembly, Ink ID Cable R E P 1 4 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Junction Board Assembly Ink ID Cable Procedure Replacement Junction cable connection J109 1. Remove the Front Cover. (INK ID) behind 2.
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How to Adjust the Platen Height R E P 1 5 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Adjustment Platen Height Adjustment Inspection 1. Adjust using rail height jig (JD-30395). Procedure Mount the rail height jig on a standard base and set the dial Standard value : 0 gauge to "0"...
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How to replace the Tube Guide Assembly R E P 1 5 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Tube Guide Assembly Replacement Cable keeper Procedure Tube keeper Hexagonal 1. Disconnect all connectors from head board. 2.
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How to replace the Tube Guide Assembly R E P 1 5 4 0 - 2 Model Name: Rockhopper 62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure Tube Guide Assembly Replacement 1. Remove panel cover, IC slot cover and Y rail cover Cable keeper 2.
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How to Adjust Steel Belt Tension R E P 1 5 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: Steel belt are highly susceptible to breakage and end damage and must be handled care- fully. CAUTION: Be careful not to cut your hands when han- dling the steel belt.
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How to Adjust X Speed Reduction Belt Tension R E P 1 5 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: When the Speed Reduction Belt has been replaced, apply grease to the belt evenly. (Silicone Grease G501) X Speed Reduction Belt Tension Adjustment 1.
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How to Adjust the Print Head R E P 1 5 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Adjustment CAUTION: Avoid touching, knocking or rubbing the nozzle face of the Print Head Assembly. Verification CAUTION: Cada Print Head Assembly tiene un “rank” that has a major effect on the ejection of ink.
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How to Adjust the Print Head R E P 1 5 7 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Adjustment and Execute "Capping position adjustment". Verification Apply "Head rank entry". Initial filling can now be done. [Fig. 1] Here is lined up.
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How to Adjust the Print Head R E P 1 5 7 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Adjustment and 14. Execute “Right Head Tilt”. Verification With Head 1 as a standard, adjust the inclination and depth of Head 2 with head adjustment material A (mainly for inclination) and head adjustment material B (mainly for depth) so that the printed band is [Display when looking at the print head from above]...
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How to Adjust the Print Head R E P 1 5 7 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Adjustment 18. Execute "Repeatability" Media eject This makes three 1-pass bi-directional scans and compensates for direction the offset of the second scan (CCW printing) relative to the first and Verification third scans (CW printing).
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How to Adjust the Print Head R E P 1 5 7 4 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Adjustment 23. Next, check the printing and record a positive increment if Head 2 is to be moved towards the cap side relative to Head 1, or a negative decrement for the opposite direction.
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How to Capture and Install Backup Parameters R E P 1 5 9 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: Failure to switch off the power before mounting and unmounting flash memory card may cause damage to the Main Board and make it impossible to install data properly.
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How to Install a Program (Software Upgrade) R E P 1 6 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure CAUTION: Failure to switch off the power before mounting and unmounting flash memory may cause damage to the Main Board and make it impossible to install data properly.
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Head Cleaning Procedure 1 R E P 1 6 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 CAUTION 1: When to Clean the Head Panel diagnostic functions (when implemented from panel only) “Head Wash” must be carried out whenever this printer is moved by truck, befoe using 1.
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How to Clean the Head Nozzle Face R E P 1 6 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 If the nozzles are clogged by paper dust or foreign matter clinging to the Head Nozzle Face, use the following procedure to remove it. CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the nozzle face directly with your fin- gers otherwise normal ejection may not be possible.
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How to replace Speed Reduction Pulley Assembly R E P 1 6 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Speed Reduction Pulley Replacement Bearing stopper Bearing Procedure Remove the left cover. Remove the X motor cover. Loosen the four screws on the X motor mounting plate and Speed reduction relieve the belt tension.
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How to replace Grid Roller Assembly R E P 1 6 9 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Grid Roller Assembly Replacement Procedure Remove left cover. Remove front paper guide. Remove rear paper guide. Remove X motor cover. Remove right and left side caps.
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How to replace F Absorbent Assembly R E P 1 7 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement F Absorbent Assembly Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the absorbent material from the F box. F box Absorbent material 2.
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How to replace Waste Liquid Tank Assembly R E P 1 7 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper 62 Item Replacement and Adjustment Procedure 1. Replacement Waste Liquid Tank Assembly Replacement Procedure 1. Remote X motor cover. 2. Take out the waste liquid tube from the left waste liquid bottle. Waste fluid bottle mounting plate Waste fluid tube CAUTION: Be careful not to scatter the ink.
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Rockhopper-46 3 Fundamental Knowledge G I D 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Fundamental Knowledge Basic Specifications GID1000 System Block Diagram GID3000 Operating Sequence • Power On Sequence GID4010 • Power Off Sequence GID4020 • Media Detection Sequence GID4030 •...
Rockhopper-62 Fundamental Knowledge G I D 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Fundamental Knowledge Basic Specifications GID1000-3 System Block Diagram GID3000 Operating Sequence • Power On Sequence GID4010 • Power Off Sequence GID4020 • Media Detection Sequence GID4030 •...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Basic Specifications G I D 1 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 System 46 inch System 46 inch Drop-on-demand piezo driving system Printing System Area Available for Printing (Margins) Front Back Right Left (Large capacity, 6-colour, independently removable ink cartridges: 220 cc ± 5 cc) ❉...
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Rockhopper-62 Basic Specifications G I D 1 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 System 62 inch System 62 inch Drop-on-demand piezo driving system Printing System Area Available for Printing (Margins) Front Back Right Left (Large capacity, 6-colour, independently removable ink cartridges: 220 cc ± 5 cc) ❉...
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Names of Parts G I D 1 1 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 1. Exterior parts of the Main Unit (Front) Front Cover Y-rail Cover Operating Panel Right Cover Left Cover Heater Panel Pressure Lever Front Paper Guide Waste Bottle Control Box Take-up System Names of Parts...
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Names of Parts G I D 1 1 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 1. Exterior parts of the Main Unit (Rear) Cartridge Cover 6 Ink Slots Rear Paper Guide Waste Bottle Scroller Scroller Adjusting Screw Scroller Slip Ring Names of Parts G I D 1 1 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62...
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Names of Parts G I D 1 1 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 2. Parts of the Main Unit media transport system and left and right frames Suction Fan Assembly Platen Y rail Flushing Box Y Rail Pressure Bracket Protector board cover with connectors .
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Names of Parts G I D 1 1 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 3. Main Unit Y Drive Section T Fence Y Return Pulley Shaft Y Cable Belt Fastening Screws (2) Cover Switch Drive Pulley Left Frame Y Motor Assembly Steel Belt Right Frame Cutter Guide...
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Names of Parts G I D 1 1 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 4. Head Section Head Board Assembly Origin Sensor Head pipes (6) Head cables (2) Printer Head Assembly (Colour) Cable Tie Cutter Cap Linear Encoder Cutter Blade (s) Cursor Cutter Holder Damper Fixer...
Names of Parts G I D 1 1 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 5. Maintenance Station Parts P Motor Flange Pump Motor Assembly Pump Motor Gear Pump Motor Plate Damper CR Flat Washer Cap Assembly CR Damper Axle Wiper Pump Speed Reduction Gear 1 Pump Speed Reduction Gear 2...
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Names of Parts G I D 1 1 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 6. Cartridge Holder Section Cartridge Sensor Ink Tubes Coupling Screws Coupling BK Coupling Screws Cartridge Side Plate (6) Cartridge Pipe (6) Insertion Error Prevention Plates (4) IC Guide Bases (6) Ink Cartridge Needle Cartridge Base Ink ID Sensor (6 types)
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System Block Diagram G I D 3 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 System Block Diagram G I D 3 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62...
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System Block Diagram - Heater System G I D 3 0 0 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 MK-24200 MK-24201 MK-41314 MK-24210 MK-24204 MK-24209 MK-21000 MK-24205 MK-41461 System Block Diagram - Heater System G I D 3 0 0 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46...
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System Block Diagram - Heater System G I D 3 0 0 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 System Block Diagram - Heater System G I D 3 0 0 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-62...
Power On Sequence G I D 4 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 error occurs Power Switch ON [Checks Standard DRAM] Serious Error (StdDRAM) error occurs [Checks Optional DRAM] Serious Error (OptDRAM) error occurs [Checks NVRAM] [Write initial values to NVRAM] error occurs [Read NVRAM] Serious Error (NVRAM)
Power Off Sequence G I D 4 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Power Switch Off < Origin detection in progress > [Servo slows and stops] < Media initialization in progress > [Servo slows and stops] [Servo slows and stops] <...
Media Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Media Detection Sequence < Panel setting: cut sheet > [Media trailing edge detection] [Media width detection at trailing edge detection position] Media feed Media rewind [Media width detection] [Media leading edge detection] [End] Media Detection Sequence...
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Media Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 3 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 (1) Media Edge Base Value Detection [Moves the carriage to a position where the reflection sensor has no media] [Sets media edge gain to half, waits 2 ms] [ad1 = reads reflection sensor] [Sets media edge gain to normal, waits 2 ms] [ad2 = reads reflection sensor]...
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Media Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 3 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 (2) Media Leading Edge Detection Head A direction B direction Rear Sensor (XR) [Moves carriage to a position where the reflection sensor comes over the media, a = reflection sensor reading] [Moves 10 mm towards B, b = reflection sensor reading] [Moves 5 mm towards A, c = reflection sensor reading] [Media edge Z = { (a + b + c) + c x 3} ÷6 = { c + (a + b + c)÷3}÷2]...
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Media Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 3 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 (3) Media width detection A direction B direction Carriage Maintenance unit Media width < Is the carriage over the maintenance unit? > [Move carriage to maintenance unit] detection [Media edge base value detection] Switch gain and read again, then select the more suitable...
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Media Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 3 4 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Head Rear sensor (XR) [Move media forward until XR sensor goes "off" status] < Media moved 1300 mm > [Recognizes that roll media is loaded] < XR sensor becomes "off"...
Normal Standby Sequence G I D 4 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Normal Standby Condition < Receive online data > < Analyse received data > < Mount media > [Initializes media] [Media is mounted when either XF or XR sensor is on] <...
Origin Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Origin Detection Machine Origin Flag A direction B direction Origin Origin < Inside origin flag ? > [Move (200 mm) towards A while monitoring Origin sensor off] Detection <...
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Origin Detection Sequence G I D 4 0 6 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 [Moves 10 mm towards B] [Moves (50 mm) towards A until origin sensor goes off] < Moved 50 mm without sensor going off ? > [Faulty sensor error] [Let current position be "a"] [Moves 5 mm towards A] [Moves (35 mm) towards B until origin sensor goes off]...
Media Cutting Sequence G I D 4 0 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Detects trailing edge of media Maintenance Unit < Printing in progress ? > Media Cutting < Manual cutting requested ? > If media has just been initialized, feed 10 mm [Wait ink drying period] <...
Printing Sequence (Including Flushing) G I D 4 0 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Colour Printing < Are you printing with media already mounted when power was switched on ?> [Pull media 300 mm forward] Sequence [Pull media 250 mm forward] <...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Stored Test Patterns P A T 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Stored Test Patterns < Stored Test Patterns > These are patterns that are stored in the printer and can be output by the user or the serviceman when required without using a host computer. The printer contains the following three stored test patterns, any of which can be output directly by keys.
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Rockhopper-62 Stored Test Patterns P A T 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Stored Test Patterns < Stored Test Patterns > These are patterns that are stored in the printer and can be output by the user or the serviceman when required without using a host computer. The printer contains the following three stored test patterns, any of which can be output directly by keys.
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Stored Test Patterns/Test Pattern P A T 1 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Test Pattern When trouble related to printing (such as picture quality or printing precision) has occurred, having this pattern output in the field can become the basis for identifying the cause of the problem from the maintenance manual.
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Stored Test Patterns/Print quality adjustment pattern P A T 3 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Print quality adjustment pattern A l i g n m e n t P r i n t This prints patterns shown in the diagram on the right for making fine adjustments of printing quality.
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Stored Test Patterns/Setup List P A T 4 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Setup List This prints out a list of user data currently set in the printer. 1. Make sure no data are being received then mount an A4 or larger sheet of cut media or roll media in the printer. 2.
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Rockhopper-46 3 Self-Diagnostic Functions B A C 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Self-Diagnostic Functions This chapter explains about self-diagnostic functions that are not available to the user. These functions are intended for use during manufacture, adjustment and maintenance and include “Panel Diagnosis”...
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Rockhopper-62 Self-Diagnostic Functions B A C 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Self-Diagnostic Functions This chapter explains about self-diagnostic functions that are not available to the user. These functions are intended for use during manufacture, adjustment and maintenance and include “Panel Diagnosis”...
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Self-Diagnosis Tree 1 B A C 0 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Examination BAC1000 Memory Capacity Memory Capacity BAC1010 Versions Firmware BAC1020 Parameters DIP Switches Panel Keys BAC1030 LEDs and Buzzer Sensors X Front, X Rear, Cover, Lever BAC1040 Origin, No Ink, No Cartridge, Ink ID, Media Edge Temperature, Waste Fluid Tank Encoder...
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Self-Diagnosis Tree 2 B A C 0 0 1 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Adjustments Capping Position Adjustment BAC2010 Skew Verification BAC2030 Left Rank: ❉❉❉ Head Rank Input (including Initial Filling) BAC2040 Right Rank: ❉❉❉ Filling Head Nozzle Verification Printing BAC2050 Normal Cleaning Powerful Cleaning Left Head Tilt Verification...
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Self-Diagnosis Tree 3 B A C 0 0 1 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Cleaning BAC3000 3.1 Normal 3.2 Powerful Test Printing BAC4000 4.1 Head Printing Verification Black infill printing 4.3 Adjustment Parameters Parameters BAC5000 5.1 Initialization Capping Position BAC5010 X Encoder Resolution Maintenance History Left Head Right Head...
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How to Start Self-Diagnosis B A C 0 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 These pages deal with the hidden diagnostic functions of the Rockhopper-46/62 Inkjet Printer. These hidden diagnostics are mainly intended for examining boards and determining mechanical and firmware adjustment parameters. These functions are incorporated into the printer firmware but they are not disclosed to end users.
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Examination B A C 1 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This is intended for board checking. X and Y excitation is not turned on by selecting To return to the Diagnostics Menu from the Examination Menu, press [Back]. “Examination” from the Diagnostics Menu. EXAM: The X and Y excitation condition will be preserved as it is at the time you select an item to be examined.
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Examination: Memory Capacity B A C 1 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to check the capacity of the memory on a board. When this item is selected, the memory capacity is displayed on the panel or terminal. EXAM: Memory Capacity Ram Capacity:...
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Examination: Version B A C 1 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This confirms firmware version (program, backup parameters) and DIP switches (On:0, Off:1, switch No. 1 is the least significant byte, 8 is the most significant byte). Each is displayed on the panel when this item is selected. EXAM: Version Menu Up V E R : F i r m...
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Examination: Panel B A C 1 0 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to check panel keys, LCD, LEDs and buzzer. EXAM: Panel PANEL: Key Panel key check Under key check, when each key is pressed that key is shown on the LCD.
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Examination: Sensors B A C 1 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for checking, from displays on panel or terminal, the status of sensors for XF (the X Front Sensor), XR (the X Rear Sensor), cover, lever, origin, no ink Menu Up (K, C, G, M, Y, O), cartridge (K, C, G, M, Y, O), ink ID, media edge sensor level, head thermistor value and whether or not the waste fluid tank is present.
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Examination: Encoders B A C 1 0 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to verify the values of X-axis (media feed) and Y-axis (car- riage) from displays on the panel or the terminal. EXAM: Encoder Menu Up ENCODER : X 0000 X encoder check...
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Examination: Fans B A C 1 0 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to verify that the fans are working by turning them on and off. EXAM: Fan Fan: On Fan goes off 10 seconds after starting Fan: Off Displayed for 5 seconds after fan has gone off Panel keys are ignored during fan on/off display.
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Examination: Ethernet Board B A C 1 0 6 5 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to verify the initialization of Ethernet board data. EXAM: Option Board Ethernet board initialization is in progress. OptBoard: Initialize Wait until the next message is displayed. OptBoard: No There is no Ethernet board.
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Examination: History B A C 1 0 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to verify the history of maintenance (head ejection count and numbers of wipings and rubbings, the numbers of wipings and rubbings with the wiper, volume of waste fluid, and the amount of ink remaining) and serious failures (MOE type).
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Examination: History B A C 1 0 7 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Maintenance History Panel and Terminal displays are shown below. Menu Up EXAM: Mainte Waste-Ink: 120 cc Volume of ink waste fluid Menu Down Menu Up Menu Up Number of Black head ejections L Head Count: KRemainder: Full...
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Examination: History B A C 1 0 7 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Serious Failure History This procedure is used to verify the history of serious failures. CPU errors are not included in the serious failure history. Error 0 is the latest error, up to 7 previous errors are displayed. Panel displays are shown below.
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Examination: Head Waveform B A C 1 0 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This confirms the ejection action waveform for both heads. CAUTION: When this item is selected, it will try to force the head nozzles to eject. [Terminal] Therefore the cables connected to the head board should be disconnected. Left Head VK voltage TP17...
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Adjustment B A C 2 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for correcting media feed and printing position. This is done by mechanical adjustments (head tilt) and firmware parameter adjustments. If this item is selected when X and Y excitations are off, the X and Y excitations will be turned on and the initialization sequence will be carried out.
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Adjustment B A C 2 0 0 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Press [Back] to return to the self-diagnostics Menu from the Adjustment Menu. DIAG: Adjustment Menu Up Menu Up ENTER AJST: UniDir Print AJST: Home Capping Position Adjustment Back Menu Down Menu Up Menu Down Menu Up...
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Adjustment: Capping Position B A C 2 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for aligning the capping position correctly by adjusting the capping position parameters in the firmware. When this item is selected, the printer carries out the home position detection sequence and then automatically pushes the carriage against the maintenance unit to detect the carriage position at that time.
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Adjustment: Media Skew B A C 2 0 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure will feed a specific amount of paper (a single pass band feed) and the sen- Press [ENTER] to move to “Adjustment: Rank Input” or [Back] to move to sors will read the position of the edge of the media before and after feeding and check for “AJST: ChkPaperMov”.
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Adjustment: Head Rank B A C 2 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This is to enter the rank for the left or right head. This is used to determine CAUTION: the head operating voltage and for temperature correction. The panel holds rank setting ranges.
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Adjustment: Head Nozzles B A C 2 0 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 After filling the inks, this procedure uses printing results to check whether the head If [ENTER] is pressed while “Nozzle check completed” is displayed, the “AJST: nozzles are ejecting the ink properly. If the nozzles are ejecting ink badly, imple- BlackTilt”...
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Adjustment: Left Head Tilt B A C 2 0 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure uses printing results to check whether the left head is tilted. If it is Left Head Tilt Check Pattern tilted, it needs to be adjusted mechanically. Check Items Left head tilt AJST: Left Tilt...
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Adjustment: Right Head Tilt B A C 2 0 7 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure uses printing results to check whether the right head is tilted. If it is Right Head Tilt Check Pattern tilted, it needs to be adjusted mechanically. Check Items Right head tilt (based on Left head) AJST: Right Tilt...
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Adjustment: Repeatability Printing Position B A C 2 0 8 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to align left and right Normal-Dot and Micro-Dot repeatability printing positions. This involves making a bidirectional test print and from the results adjusting the CCW printing delay (position and timing) by entering into the firware the differences between the CW printing position and the CCW printing position.
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Adjustment: Repeatability Printing Position B A C 2 0 8 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Repeatability printing position alignment pattern (6 colours) Adjustment items Left and right repeatability printing position alignment Printing method Single-pass, bidirectional X 180 dpi, Y 720 dpi CW printing –...
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Adjustment: CW B A C 2 0 9 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Left and right head axial adjustment for normal dots and microdots. Have the printer print unidirectionally and from the results enter the position error for CW printing (separately for Normal-Dot and Micro-Dot) to adjust the right head CW printing delay (position and time) and the left head CCW printing delay (position and time) in the firmware.
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Adjustment: CW B A C 2 0 9 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 CW Adjustment Pattern (6 colours) Adjustment Items Left and right head axial alignment Printing method Single-pass, uni-directional X 180 dpi, Y 360 dpi Standard value Enter this distance 50 µm or less Adjustment: CW B A C 2 0 9 1...
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Adjustment: Flush Pointer B A C 2 1 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is for adjusting the position for flushing over the flushing boxes on both sides of the left and right heads. The adjustment causes flushing into the flushing box and from the results the flushing positions for both left and right heads are entered in 720 dpi units.
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Adjustment: Media Feed Distance B A C 2 1 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to adjust the distance for media transport. The adjustment Media feed distance adjustment pattern determines the resolution in the firmware for the X encoder by causing lines to be Adjustment items Adjust the distance for media transport printed in the direction of media feed and entering their distance.
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Adjustment: Top and Bottom, Left and Right Margins B A C 2 1 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure involves cutting the media, printing and cutting the media again, then entering the distances between front sensor and head, cutter and head, and the media edge sensors and head.
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Adjustment: Rear Sensor Position B A C 2 1 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to ensure the proper detection of the length of cut sheet media. It adjusts the position of the rear sensor in the firmware by entering the media length after cut media has been loaded and detected.
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Adjustment: Test Print B A C 2 1 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used to check adjustments by printing a test pattern. it also prints adjustment parameters and if no serial number has been entered at that time, serial number input will be requested.
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Adjustment: Head Wash B A C 2 1 6 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used at the end of the production process or before prior to head replacement. Note: If you suspect the cartridge sensor to be faulty, you can carry out the follow- ing procedure by pressing the [ENTER] key.
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Cleaning: Normal, Powerful B A C 3 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for head nozzle cleaning. The items are as follows. Normal Normal cleaning (wiping). It moves to next menu, “CLEAN: Powerful” when Normal cleaning is finished. Item Details Normal...
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Test Printing: Head Printing, Black in-filling, Parameters B A C 4 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for test printing. The items are as shown below. For adjust- 1. Head Printing Verification ment parameter prints, if no serial number has been entered, a serial number will To check that the head prints and print an adjustment pattern.
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Parameters B A C 5 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure concerns changing adjustment parameters. Details are as shown below. A special purpose memory card is used to back up backup parameters to the memory card and to update the backup parameters from the memory card. Item Details Initialize...
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Parameters: Initialize B A C 5 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Initialization This procedure is used to initialize adjustment parameters. Items are: Capping Position, X Resolution, Zone Delay, Head Height, Maintenance History (Left Head, Right Head, Wiper), Serial Number and Complete Initialization. INIT: Parameter INIT: Home Menu Down...
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Parameters: Update B A C 5 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Update This procedure will update adjustment parameters. Note: The actual writing to flash memory is done when diagnostics are com- pleted or power is switched off. PARAM: Update UPDATE: Home Previou menu is "UPDATE: Mech Param"...
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Update: Capping Position Parameter B A C 5 0 2 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure will update the capping position parameter. UPDATE: Home Use the VALUE + and - keys to change Home: -2162 the setting If there is a change, a confirmation message will appear when you press [ENTER] Param Update? After this display, [Menu Down] will...
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Update: Head Rank Parameter B A C 5 0 2 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure will update the head rank parameter. UPDATE: Head Rank Use the VALUE + and - keys to change the Left Rank: 21117 setting and press [ENTER] to confirm the change. Menu Down Menu Up Use the VALUE + and - keys to change the...
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Update: Print Positioning Parameter B A C 5 0 2 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure will update the print positioning parameter. UPDATE: PrintPosi (and Micro-Dot) Use the VALUE + and - keys to change the D e l a y L : - 0 . 2 5 0 m m setting and press [ENTER] to confirm the change.
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Update: Media Transport Distance Parameter B A C 5 0 2 4 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure will update the media transport distance parameter. UPDATE: X Length Use the VALUE + and - keys to change X l e n g t h : 3 0 0 . 0 m m the setting If there is a change, a confirmation message will appear when you press [ENTER]...
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Update: Mechanical Parameters B A C 5 0 2 5 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure will update the mechanical parameters. UPDATE: Mech Param Use the VALUE + and - keys to change the setting H t o E d g e : 2 5 . 1 8 0 m m and press [ENTER] to confirm the change.
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Aging B A C 6 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure concerns the aging of the mechanism and head. Details of the items are as follows. Item Details Carriage Motor Reciprocal carriage scanning Media Feed Motor Media feed roller drive Cutter Media cutting Maintenance...
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Aging: Carriage Motor B A C 6 0 1 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for aging the carriage motor. Select uni-directional print scanning mode or bidirectional print scanning mode and specify a number of times for repeatability scanning of the carriage. If the specified number is -1, aging will continue until a key is entered.
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Aging: Media Feed B A C 6 0 2 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for aging the media feed motor. Repeatability operation is carried out for a specified number of times. AGING: X Motor Use the VALUE + and - keys to change AGING COUNT: the setting Press [ENTER] to begin aging...
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Aging: Cutter B A C 6 0 3 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for aging the cutter. Media is cut a specified number of times. AGING: Cutter Use the VALUE + and - keys to change AGING COUNT: the setting Press [ENTER] to begin aging Press [ENTER], [Back] or [CANCEL]...
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Aging: Maintenance Unit B A C 6 0 4 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for aging the capping. Capping is carried out a specified number of times. AGING: Mainte Unit Use the VALUE + and - keys to change AGING COUNT: the setting Press [ENTER] to begin aging...
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Aging: Head B A C 6 0 5 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 This procedure is used for aging the print head. Select left or right and carry out in- fill printing a specified number of times. AGING: Head AGING HEAD: Left Menu Down Menu Up...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Maintenance Parts C A T 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46 Maintenance Parts Still Under Construction Maintenance Parts List CAT1000 Maintenance Tool List CAT2000 Lubrication Points CAT4000 Exploded Drawings CAT5000 Periodical Maintenance CA T7000 Rockhopper-46 3 Maintenance Parts C A T 0 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46...
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Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts C A T 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts Still Under Construction Maintenance Parts List CAT1000-3 Maintenance Tool List CAT2000 Lubrication Points CAT4000 Exploded Drawings CAT6000 (Not yet available) Periodical Maintenance CA T8000 Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts C A T 0 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Maintenance Parts List C A T 1 0 0 0 Model Name: Rrockhopper-46 Description Technical Description Technical Preferred Reference Reference Order N° Panel Cable Assy DF-41617 DF-41461 Main Board Assy DF-41586 DE-34498 SW Cable Assy DE-41619 DF-41477 Power Supply Board Assy DF-41587 DE-34535 DC Cable Assy...
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Rockhopper-46 3 Maintenance Parts List C A T 1 0 0 0 Model Name: Rrockhopper-46 Description Technical Preferred Description Technical Preferred Reference Order N° Reference Order N° 3” Core flange set MY-40447 MY-40447 Cartridge Pipe slot 1 DE-34514A DE-34514A O Ring (Small) 100 pcs. DF-40487 DF-40487 Cartridge Pipe slot 2...
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Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts List C A T 1 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Description Technical Preferred Description Technical Preferred Reference Order N° Reference Order N° Main Board Assy DF-42010 DE-34719 Fan extension cable 3 assy DF-41622 DF-41484 Power Supply Board Assy DF-41587 DE-34535...
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Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts List C A T 1 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Description Technical Preferred Description Technical Preferred Reference Order N° Reference Order N° Flange(2") DF-40446 DE-33602 Switch Head Height DF-42733 DF-42340 Flange(3") DF-40447 DE-21303 N Belt 62" DF-42737 DE-34700 2”...
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Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts List C A T 1 0 0 0 - 3 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 Description Technical Preferred Reference Order N° Temp sensor long SDMP 62” front MS-24004 Temp sensor short SDMP 62” short MS-24005 Keyboard sheet SDMP LB-24100 PCBA heater system Falcon EY-24500 Paper guide assy R 62”...
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Maintenance Tool List C A T 2 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Drawing No. Name Appearance Remarks Drawing No. Name Appearance Remarks Personal Computer Commercial Bar tension gauge Commercial item 49 N (5 kgf) item (made by Ooba S/S) JD-30410 Head cleaning jig Special item,...
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Maintenance Tool List C A T 2 0 0 1 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Drawing No. Name Appearance Remarks Drawing No. Name Appearance Remarks Multimeter Commercial Standard screwdriver Commercial item item Allen key 1.5 mm Commercial item JD-41844 Cleaning fluid A-29 Special item Allen key 2 mm Commercial...
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Maintenance Tool List C A T 2 0 0 2 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Drawing No. Name Appearance Remarks Drawing No. Name Appearance Remarks M-block (Height: 20) Commercial item JD-42145 Head height jig Special item Pocket microscope Commercial (Magnification: 25x to 50x) item TL-24000 Hooked screwdriver...
Lubrication Points C A T 4 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62 Name of Unit Lubrication Point Brand, Product Number Application Remarks Pressurization Pressure cam Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., To improve sliding or similar Unit Silicone Grease G501 Maintenance Unit Transfer gear bearings Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., To improve durability...
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You have to change the absorbents every week. IMPORTANT : Note that the x-marks in month 6 and month 12 are only to be done by authorised Mutoh technicians. Maintenance cycle on Rockhopper 46 “ Monthly Description Print Head Flush Box Spare Part Wiper Sensor on ext.
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Rockhopper-62 Maintenance Parts C A T 8 0 0 0 Model Name: Rockhopper-62 You have to change some parts of the Rockhopper printer to obtain a good quality. Please refer to the tables for an overview of periodical maintenance. You will notice that the X-marks indicate a renewal of the mentioned part(s) after this many months. You have to change the absorbents every week.
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