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User's Guide Grand-Format Inkjet Printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE Read This Manual Before Using The Equipment. Rev. PJ16E-A-00...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Some contents of the Operation Manual are changed. Make sure the following list shown below. Page Item Description p.2-4 Modify the list in “2.3.2 Delete: No.8 Dumper Rear section (PJ-1614 NXE)” p.2-7 Modify the description False: Displays the remaining amount of roll media...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Page Item Description p.3-34 Modify the following False: Pull out the roll media from the feed slot, and fix into place items in “3.6.5 Setting with tape so that the leading edge is parallel with the media p.3-35...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Page Item Description p.4-33 NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE “4.4.43 Negative Adjust the working pressure of the negative pressure pump when: pressure pump menu” Printing becomes smeared or misprinted and cannot be corrected by performing head cleaning; increase the parameter Ink drips from the print head face during ink replenishment;...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Page Item Description p.4-49 Modify the following items False: If the printed screen is smeared or misprinted, perform in “4.5.4 Head cleaning” cleaning of the print head surface and the nozzles (head Headline cleaning). Clean the print head surface and the nozzles (head cleaning)
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.4.1 Turning the power ON p.3-8: Modify the procedures after step 3 as follows: 3. Put the purge plate on the purge stand. NOTE NOTE The purge plate must be placed on the purge stand whenever the power is on, except in the case when head cleaning is performed ( 4.5.4 Head cleaning)
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 10. Keep the print head cap in the accessories box. Name Print head cap Accessories box April 2002 PJ16E-A-00d MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.4.2 Turning the power OFF p.3-9 p.3-11 Modify the procedures as follows: 1. Follow “3.8 Test printing”, and perform nozzle check printing. 2. Verify if there is any clogging of nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 6. Open the front cover and the maintenance cover. CAUTION When opening/closing the maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught in the lid. Name Front cover Maintenance cover 7. Put the purge plate down from the purge stand.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 8. Open the clip in front of the print head cap. Name Print head cap Clip 9. Install the print head cap to the print head. Name Print head cap Print head 10. Close the front cover and maintenance cover.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 11. After confirming the installation of print head cap, Push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. CAUTION When turning the power OFF, always install the print head cap. Otherwise the nozzle may become clogged.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Name Front cover Maintenance cover 16. Close the clip in front of the print head cap. Name Print head cap Clip 17. Close the front cover and maintenance cover. Close firmly until the covers are fixed into place.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.5 Refilling the ink – Jet wash fluid p.3-13 p.3-14: Modify step 2 Step 4 as follows: 2. Pull out the roll media from the feed slot, obtain a uniform tension, and then fix the end of the media to the media tube.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA When refilling the jet wash fluid: Using the hand pump, refill the main tank with the jet wash fluid from the container. Name Main tank Hand pump Container 4. Remove the funnel or the hand pump, and close the lid securely.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.6.1 Attaching roll media (PJ-1614NXE) p.3-19: Modify Step 3 to Step 4 as follows: 3. Attach the roll media to the scroller according to the following procedure: NOTE NOTE Set the roll media on a flat surface, such as on a desk.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4. Insert the flange until the right end meets the media tube of the roll media. NOTE NOTE When inserting the roll media, do not apply a strong impact against the fixed flange. Doing so could move the fixed flange out of its installation position.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.6.2 Loading roll media (PJ-1614NXE) p.3-23: Modify after Step 6 as follows: 6. Load the roll media into the media feed slot at the rear side of the product. NOTE NOTE If there is a part not wounded tightly on the end of the roll media, wind it tightly again, then load it.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Name Scroller Media loading position 9. If the right edge of roll media is not in line with the media loading position, adjust the scroller position as shown below. a) The gap from the media loading position to the right edge of roll media is more than 5mm: Loosen the screws of the movable flange and the fixed flange to move the roll media right and left.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA b) The gap from the media loading position to the right edge of roll media is less than 5mm: To move the scroller to the right: Rotate the scroller adjustment screw counterclockwise. Name Scroller adjustment screw...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.6.3 Attaching roll media (PJ-2216NXE) p.3-27: Modify Step 2 as follows: 2. Attach the roll media to the scroller according to the following procedure: NOTE NOTE Set the roll media on a flat surface, such as on a desk.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.6.5 Setting winding unit p.3-34: Add in front of the procedure. NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE When using the winding unit, always load the media before printing. p.3-34: Add to Step 1 NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE When using the winding unit, Always use the media tube attached to the product..
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.6.6 Setting media type p.3-36 p.3-37: Modify Step 2 as follows. 2. Press the keys below in the control panel to change the settings. When changing the type of media: [F2] key When going over from media loading: [F3] key...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.7 Head cleaning before printing p.3-41: Modify the procedures after step 8 as follows: 8. Put the purge plate down from the purge stand. Name Purge stand Purge plate 9. Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 10. Put the purge plate on the purge stand. Name Purge stand Purge plate 11. Close the front cover and the maintenance cover. (omitted) April 2002 PJ16E-A-00d MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 3.8.3 Alignment p.3-44 p.3-45: Modify the procedures after step 8 as follows: To do the Alignment, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the power ON, and set the media. 2. Perform accuracy adjustment printing for alignment according to "3.8 Testprinting".
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Use the following procedure to install the media holder plate. 1. Set the media so that the distance from the edge of the roll media origin side to the media loading position is at least 40mm. 3.6.2 Loading roll media (PJ-1614NXE) 3.6.4 Loading roll media (PJ=2216NXE) over 40mm...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA Name Roll media Media holder plate Alignment line NOTE NOTE When installing and removing the media holder plate, handle it as shown in the figure below. Mishandling the media holder plate could result in bent metal parts that interfere with the print head.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.1 Setup menu p.4-11: Modify the descriptions as follows: Setup items Parameters Descriptions Setup menu(5/5) Data dump The dump printing for the online feature check will be performed. 4.4.62 Data dump menu Long-save Cleaning for long-term storage is performed.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.2 Origin setup menu p.4-12: Modify the descriptions as follows: Setup items Parameters Descriptions Origin setting L: Media feed value Change print head position and media feed amount W: Print head movement value by operating the following keys.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.5 Media type menu p.4-14: Modify the descriptions as follows: Setup items Parameters Descriptions Type (1/2) User 1 Set media type for printing. For setup values of printing operation, eight settings User 2 of "user 1 8" can be set.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.6 User media menu p.4-15: Modify the descriptions as follows: Setup items Parameters Descriptions User media 1 8 (1/2) Ink Dry Timer In order to let the ink for the printing dry, the wait time from the time of work end to the next printing is set here.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.38 Utility menu p.4-30 p.4-31: Modify the descriptions as follows: Setup items Parameters Descriptions Utility (1/2) ErrorDisp. Set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. 4.4.39 Error Display menu PaperDet. When media is initialized, set whether to perform detection of width and edge of the media.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.64 Winding Unit Menu Sets the winding operation of the winding unit. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Paper Close Winding is not performed. <On> Performs winding. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.6 User media menu (Refer to sheet 30)
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.65 Send Roll menu Set the feed unit operation for printing. NOTE NOTE Feed unit menu can be set only for PJ-2216NXE. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Send Roll Inside Set when using the roll media such as the printable side is inside <Outside>...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.4.66 Maintenance record menu Check the parts‘ life cycle of the product. April 2002 PJ16E-A-00d MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
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(each 20%). If all the * mark is reduced, the life cycle of the part comes to an end. Call the nearest MUTOH local dealer to request exchanging the parts. [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu 4.4.1 Setup menu (Refer to sheet 27)
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 4.5.3 Winding the roll media p.4-48 p.4-49: Modify Step 2 to Step 3 as follows: 2. Press the [F3] key of the control panel. Moves to the Feed & Reel menu. 3. Press the appropriate key, from [F1] key to [F4] key.
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(1) Replacement interval Replace the ink filter once a year. (2) Replacement procedure The ink filters are replaced in a periodic inspection. NOTE NOTE Call the nearest MUTOH local dealer to replace the parts. April 2002 PJ16E-A-00d MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 5.2.4 Replacement of the print head and CR motor The replacement interval and procedure of the print head and the CR motor is described below. (1) Replacement interval The print head and CR motor is the consumptions.
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ERRATA 4. Press the [Menu ] key or the [MENU ] key to check the name of the parts that have reached usable life. 5. Call the nearest MUTOH local dealer to replace the parts. April 2002 PJ16E-A-00d MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 5.4 Long term storage cleaning p.5-18 p.5-20: Modify the procedure after step 3 as follows: 3. Follow the instructions in “5.2.1 refilling the ink jet wash liquid” to refill the jet wash fluid. 4. Follow the instructions in “4.6.2 Disposal of waste fluid” to empty the waste fluid tank.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 8. Switch the 3-way valve to the jetwash fluid side. Name 3-way valve 9. The product start washing the sub tank. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. 10. The product start washing the print head.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 13. Switch the 3-way valve to the ink side. Name 3-way valve 14. When “ALL” is selected in the Step 6, Step 7 13 is repeated until the long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed for all print heads.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERRATA 6.3.1 Status messages (1) Displays of the operational status (1) p.6-8: Add the following items. Display Solutions References No Jetwash Refill the jetwash fluid. 5.2.1 Refilling the ink and jet wash liquid Moving Origin Pos.
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Procedures when using the take-up mechanism Head cleaning (purge procedures and important information on cleaning the print head nozzle surface) Important information when other media than MUTOH recommended is used. Instructions How to use the platen and the drying heater Explanation of the print head height and each printing mode.
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• Be sure the product and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines. 2. Trademark mentioned in this manual. • MUTOH, PJ-1614NXE, PJ-2216NXE, MH-RTL are registered trademarks or product names of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. • Centronics and Bitronics are registered trademarks or product names of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
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Warranty Limitations Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, decide the action after due mutual consultation.
About This Manual About This Manual 1. Purpose and target readers This manual explains preparations needed before using and procedures for operations for MUTOH INDUSTRIAL LTD. Grand Format Inkjet Printer(PJ-1614NXE,PJ-2216NXE) This manual is prepared for the owners and operators of this printer.
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About This Manual 3. Manual notation The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding of the information. Symbol Meaning Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious injury WARNING Must be observed to avoid injury or damage to your equipment CAUTION Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of NOTE...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions 1.1 Introduction This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operates this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. WARNING Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings on this manual when installing the equipment.
Stop using your printer if a liquid is spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Turn the printer off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, contact MUTOH local dealer. Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety Instructions Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur. Use electricity directly from a power outlet (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Do not put many loads on one electrical output.
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1 Safety Instructions PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL During printing, do not touch the media guide. The media guide is hot, and may cause burns if touched. During the winding operation, make sure to keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 1 Safety Instructions When performing the following work, always perform work with 2 people. • Placement of the roll media • Setting of the roll media • Setting of the winding unit When perform the head cleaning: •...
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1 Safety Instructions PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Before installation of options, always perform the following. • Turn the power source to the product off. • Remove the power source plug from the outlet. • Remove all cables connected to the printer.
When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline. • If a warning label is damaged, lost, or cannot be recognized, replace the label. When replacing warning labels, contact MUTOH local dealer. 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels The locations of warning labels are shown below.
Both models use a newly designed high-speed print head, with an improvement of up to 6 times the speed of previous models. Also, the PJ-1614NXE can print up to a maximum width of 1600mm, and the PJ- 2216NXE can print up to a maximum of 2159mm in width.
2 Product Overview PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 2.3 Part names and functions Part names and functions are explained below. 2.3.1 Front Name Function Operation panel This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other functions.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product Overview Name Function Foot switch This switch is used to raise and lower the pressurizing roller. Valve cover This is a cover to protect the user from the internal components of the unit. It is opened when cleaning the print head or the sub-tank, and is normally closed.
2 Product Overview PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Function Hard disk slot The hard disk (optional) attaches here. When not using a hard disk, keep the cover closed. Ink filter cover This cover protects the user from the internal components of the unit. There is an ink filter inside the cover.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product Overview Name Function Damper Adjusts the tension of the media between the scroller and the media feed slot. Feed unit This is the device which sets the media when using roll media, and feeds it to the printing position.
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2 Product Overview PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Normal setup menu display [POWER] key Turns the printer on and off. Turns the printer on and off. [F1] key Executes the function assigned to F1. Executes the function assigned to F1.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product Overview 2.4 Printer status The status of the printer is explained below. 2.4.1 Normal Indicates that the printer can draw print data when media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel.
2 Product Overview PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Position Description 1st line Displays the setup menu name set currently. Left of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F1] key. Right of 2nd line Displays the function assigned to [F2] key.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 2 Product Overview NOTE • See "6.3.1 Status messages" for details of displaying the printer status.
• • • • Do not wire the cable near equipment that generates heat. NOTE If the power cable is damaged, contact one of the following locations. • The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer • Nearest MUTOH local dealer To connect the power cable, follow the steps below.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL ERROR DATA RECEIVE MENU PROCESS POWER MEDIA SET CANCEL ENTER NOTE When the control panel is in the following condition, the power is ON. • [POWER] key is pushed in. Press the button again to turn the printer off.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation WARNING • • • • Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock. • • • • Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100V-120V/220V-240V). Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Power cable...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 3.3 Connecting the foot switch The connection procedure for the foot switch is described below. If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switch, instead doing so at the control panel.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 3.4 Turning the power ON/OFF The method to turn the power ON or OFF are described below. 3.4.1 Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON according to the following procedure.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3. Close the front cover and the maintenance cover. • Close each cover firmly until they are fixed into place. Name Front Cover Maintenance cover 4. Press the [POWER] key of the control panel, to turn the unit ON.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation NOTE • If there are any problems during the initial startup operation, the unit will display a message on the control panel, and the operation may stop. If the operation stops, refer to "6. Troubleshooting", and take the appropriate measures.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Front Cover Maintenance cover 5. Impregnate the jet wash liquid sufficiently into the sponge of the print head cap. Name Print head cap Install the print head cap to the print head.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 7. Close the maintenance cover. • Close firmly until the cover is fixed into place. Name Front Cover Maintenance Cover 3-11...
NOTE • When filling the ink, use only MUTOH recommended. This printer is adjusted under the condition of using only the recommended ink. • Using other types of ink may cause faded printing or the ink can not be properly detected.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation • During the factory shipping inspection, in order to perform verification of printing operations, ink is passed through the ink routing of the unit once, so there will be some coloration of the ink passages, waste fluid tubes and filters.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE The color of the ink to fill in the main tank is labeled on the tank tray according to the following codes: • K: Black • C: Cyan • M: Magenta • Y: Yellow •...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name Main tank 5. After filling 1 tank of ink, fill the next color main tank. 6. After filling all main tanks with ink, make sure that the discharge valve is closed securely.
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If your image is still different from what you expected, leave the printer for at least 1 hour, execute head cleaning, print your image, then check it. If you still want to make improvements, contact MUTOH local dealer. 3-16...
Refer to the following items according to the model to be used before performing the operations. (1) For PJ-1614NXE 1. Install the roll media to the scroller. 3.6.1 Attaching roll media (PJ-1614NXE) ↓ 2. Set the roll media to the product.
• • • • Setting of the roll media • • • • Setting of the winding unit 3.6.1 Attaching roll media (PJ-1614NXE) The procedure for attaching roll media to the printer is explained below. To attach roll media, use the scroller that comes with your printer.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name fixed flange Adapter 3. Insert the fixed flange into the roll media. Note that the media end is on the left side of the media when viewed from the flange side. NOTE •...
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Movable flange Roll media 6. Tighten the screw of the movable flange to fix the roll media to the scroller. Name Movable flange Scroller 7. Hold the scroller so that the fixed flange side faces the left when facing the back of the product, then install both ends of the scroller to the scroller receiver.
3 Basic Installation Name Scroller receiver Scroller 3.6.2 Loading roll media (PJ-1614NXE) The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer on. 2. The printer starts the initializing operation.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • In the following conditions, follow "4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel" and set individual settings. • When using the winding unit: Set the winding unit setting to "ON". 4.4.42 Take-up mechanism menu •...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation CAUTION • • • • Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover. Name Front cover 6. Load the roll media from the above the damper into the media feed slot at the backside of the printer.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name media feed slot Roll media 8. Rewind the roll media a little by the scroller while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any loose or slant. Align the right edge of the media with the media loading position.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name Scroller adjustment screw Scroller Roll media Media loading position • To move the scroller to the left Rotate the scroller adjustment screw clockwise. Name Scroller adjustment screw Scroller Roll media Media loading position When using the winding unit, follow the instructions under "3.6.5 Setting winding unit", to set the roll media to the winding...
3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 10. Close the front cover. CAUTION • • • • Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and closing the front cover. NOTE • If you load a new tube of roll media, the media end may not be straight. If so, cut the end of the roll media. See "4.6.1 Roll media cutting procedure"...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation NOTE • The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. • media tube diameter 3 inches (external diameter 250mm or less, weight 100kg or less.) • The printable side of the roll media must be on the outside.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Fixed flange Roll media 4. Attach the movable flange to the other end of the media to fix the media firmly. Name Movable flange Roll media 5. Tighten the screw of the movable flange to fix the roll media to the scroller.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name Feed unit Scroller 3.6.4 Loading roll media (PJ-2216NXE) The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer on. 2. The printer starts the initializing operation.
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • In the following conditions, follow "4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel" and set individual settings. • When using the winding unit: Set the winding unit setting to "ON" • When not performing media detection during media initialization: Set media detection to "OFF"...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name Front cover 6. After passing the roll media through the tension sensor on the back of the unit, place in the media feed slot from the top of the damper. NOTE •...
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name media feed slot Roll media 8. Rewind the roll media a little by the scroller while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any loose or slant. Align the right edge of the media with the media loading position.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name Fixed flange screw (x 2) Movable flange screws (x 2) Roll media When using a winding unit, follow "3.6.5 Setting winding unit" and set the roll media to the winding unit. 9. Press the [F2] key on the control panel to lower the pressurizing roller.
When using the winding unit, set up the winding unit according to the following procedure. 1. Attach the media tube to the scroller for the winding unit • 3.6.1 Attaching roll media (PJ-1614NXE) • 3.6.3 Attaching roll media (PJ-2216NXE) 2. hold the scroller so that the fixed flange is on the right, and attach both ends of the scroller to the winding unit.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Name Winding unit Scroller 3. Pull out the roll media from the feed slot, and fix into place with tape so that the leading edge is parallel with the media tube. Name Roll media media tube Rotate the scroller by hand, and wind the roll media to the media tube about one and a half turns.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name 1. Scroller 5. Set the roll media according to the following procedures: • 3.6.2 Loading roll media (PJ-1614NXE) • 3.6.4 Loading roll media (PJ-2216NXE) 3.6.6 Setting media type The procedure for setting media type is explained below.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation Setup items Parameters Descriptions name Media type Marking Set the recommended media type to be used. When the media other than those recommended is Cloth used, use the setting User 1-8. Back lit...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 3.7 Head cleaning before printing Before printing, perform purge and head cleaning to clean the print head surface and the nozzle. Follow the steps below for the head cleaning. CAUTION • • • •...
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3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL • The settings are confirmed. • The unit will start the purge process. • In the purge menu, if the following operation is performed, the unit will return to normal status without performing the purge process.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 8. Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself. CAUTION • • • • When cleaning the print head, be careful of the following. Incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles.
3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3.8 Testprinting Follow the steps below to do a testprinting and confirm that your printer operates correctly. 1. Turn the power of the unit ON, and set the media. 2. Make sure that your printer is in normal status.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 3.8.1 Setup List Use this function to check the current status of the printer. NOTE Please attach the Setup List data on this page. For printing, refer to the following. 3.8 Testprinting 3-43...
3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 1:35 3:35 5:37 2:35 4:35 6:40 =1000.00 =0sec =1000.00 =360 360 =360 360 = high =114um =0.0 =0.0 =360dpi =0mm =360 360 =360 360 =0.0 =0.0 =0mm CMY- BLACK =-2.0kPa =100.0 3.8.2 NozzleCheck Use this function to check if there is any clogging of nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 3.8.3 Alignment Use this function to adjust the print quality for best results. NOTE The print quality of your printer is pre-adjusted when it is shipped. When the installation environment of the printer or media type have been changed and print quality declines, use this function.
3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4. Press either the [F2] key or [F4] key to select the number for the line you choose in the previous step. 5. Or Press the Enter key on the operation panel to register the setting value of the "Pattern A".
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3 Basic Installation 3.8.5 Maintenance record Use this function to check the life cycles of the parts of the printer. • A part's life cycle is shown by the amount of the mark. When a part's life cycle comes to an end, the mark reduces.
The memory requirements may vary depending on the type of applications you are using and the complexity of the document you want to print. • MUTOH recommends you use as large a hard disk and bulk memory as possible. 3.9.2 Selecting cables A centronics interface is equipped with this printer for connecting with a computer.
3 Basic Installation PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 3.9.3 Connecting the interface cable The procedure for connecting the interface cable is explained below. To connect the printer to your computer, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the printer and your computer off.
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4 HANDLING THE PRINTER Introduction ....... . 4-1 Drawing flow ....... 4-1 Using media.
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4.4.28 Layout setup menu ......4-25 4.4.29 Joint printing menu ......4-26 4.4.30 Joint margin menu .
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4 Handling the printer 4.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to handle the printer. 4.2 Drawing flow The following flow chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE Do not open the front cover during printing. Doing so may stop drawing with the printer. Though the printer resumes printing after you close the front cover, the quality of printing cannot be guaranteed.
The following are the recommended media for the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose. NOTE • For more information about the recommended media, contact MUTOH local dealer. • Problems that occur due to usage of media other than those recommended are not guaranteed.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Use the recommended medias in an appropriate environment. Following are the temperature and humidity ranges appropriate for printing. • Temperature:18°C- 32°C • Humidity:30%- 70% No condensation is allowed. • Do not use any of the following media.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer (1) PJ-1614NXE a=100mm b=12.7mm c=0mm~50mm Printable area d=12.7mm (2) PJ-2216NXE a=100mm b=25.4mm c=0mm~50mm Printable area d=25.4mm • Printing margin C of the media feed direction is preset at the factory to 0mm as the initial value. To change the printing margin C, reset it by following the steps in "4.4Menu setup on the operation panel".
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Among the following items, if following problems occurred, those may not be warranted even if the maintenance contract is concluded. (Repair may require expense.) • No.1-3, 6-8, 13, 14 •...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Evaluation Item Evaluation Method Criteria Damage, wrinkle, stain, Confirm media visually. No damage, wrinkle, stain, and foreign materials on media foreign materials on media. • Full insertion of scroller to media Cardboard core I.D.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4. When printing by media feed compensation is finished, the operation panel shifts to the menu of the previous hierarchy. • The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. 4.4.14 Change media feed compensation value menu 5.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel This section describes how to make the Menu settings on the operation panel, and setup items. Follow the steps below to make the Menu settings.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • Network menu is displayed when the network interface board (option) is installed. • File management menu is displayed when the hard disk (option) is installed. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Setup menu (1/5) Origin setting Set the printing start position (origin) for printing data.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Setup menu (2/5) Print mode setting Makes various print mode settings. 4.4.17 Printing mode menu Command setting Makes various printer commands settings. 4.4.25 Command setup menu Layout setting Makes various layout function settings.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions • L: Media feed value Origin setting Change print head position and media feed amount by • W: Print head movement operating the following keys. • [F1] key: Feeds media forward.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Types(1/3) Marking film Set when recommended media is used. Setup value for printing operation is set for each media type Cloth automatically. Backlight film <Terpolin> When media type is set to recommended media, shift to the the previous hierarchy menu.
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• Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink • End detection error of roll media Problems caused by using media other than the recommended will void the warranty. For more information, contact MUTOH local dealer. Setup items Parameters...
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4.4.7 InkDry menu Set waiting period from the end of operation to the start of next printing to dry ink on the printed media. Setup items Parameters Descriptions InkDryTime 0 to <30 sec. > to Change InkDry time by operating the following keys.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Stiff <Normal> Setting for normal media Soft Setting for soft media where media feeding errors and media jams may occur After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Description Dist.Adj Change Change media feed compensation value. 4.4.14 Change media feed compensation value menu Printing Perform printing by media feed compensation. 4.4.15 Printing by Media feed compensation menu •...
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Description Dist.Adj Data printing Now printing by media feed compensation. Wait for a while until printing is finished. After printing, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.13 Media feed compensation menu •...
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Quality 360×180dpi The display changes to interlace setup items after the print quality items settings are finished. <360×360dpi> 4.4.20 InterLace Setup menu 360×720dpi • [CANCEL] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Repeat Times Makes settings for the number of print repeat on a print data. 4.4.23 Repeat times menu Interval Makes settings for the end of printing to the start of printing.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Interval <0.0 sec.> to 0.1 to 5.0 sec. Change interval time by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increase setup value. • [F4] key: Decrease setup value.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Layout Stitch Makes settings for stitching print. 4.4.29 Joint printing menu Connecting margin In the connected printing item, when set to 'ON', the media feed direction margin for the second media and on is set here.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Connecting margin <0mm> to 50mm Change joint margin by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increase setup value. • [F4] key: Decrease setup value. • [ENTER] key: Confirm setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions CMY→K <No> Use CMY (color) ink and K (black) ink together. Always use K (black) ink. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.31 Function setup menu 4.4.33Mirror menu...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Roll media setup Null Set this when roll media setup is not used. Roll media 1 For each setup value of roll media, 3 settings of "roll media 1"...
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Centronics Centronics Set communication mode to Centronics mode. <Bi Centro> Set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.1 Setup menu 4.4.37Network menu Set IP address for network interface.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Utility ErrorDisplay Set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. 4.4.39 ErrorDisplay menu Media detection When media is initialized, set whether to perform detection of width and edge of the media.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions media detect <ON> Perform media detection automatically. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.38 Utility menu No media detection. When "OFF" is set, go to the Media width setup menu.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.4.42Take-up mechanism menu Set take-up mechanism operation during printing. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Winding unit <OFF> No use of take-up mechanism. Use take-up mechanism. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions File management (1/2) Write mode Set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. 4.4.45 Write mode menu Re-plot Set this when you want to draw the printing data saved in the hard disk.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Writing <Off> No writing to the hard disk. Perform printing immediately. Writing/Printing Prints while writing the data to the hard disk. Printing after writing Prints after writing the data to the hard disk.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Re-print File name Select file name to be printed by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Delete File name Select to-be-deleted file name by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: Select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: Select file name with forward feed way.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions To-be-changed file name Characters you want to Select characters you want to change by operating the change following keys. • [F1] key: Select characters you want to change with back feed way.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions • [ENTER] key: Format Format will be performed. • Product starts formatting. • The following messages are displayed on the operation panel. • After formatting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Initialize (1/3) Returns all parameters to the factory setting. 4.4.51 All Initialize menu MediaSet Returns parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting. 4.4.52 Media setup Initialize menu...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions All Initialize <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.50 Initialize setup menu 4.4.52Media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Command setup Initialize <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.50 Initialize setup menu 4.4.55Layout Setup Initialize menu Setup values of Layout Setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.4.57Roll media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Roll Media setup menu are set to the setup value (nitial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Roll media setup Initialize <NO>...
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Network Initialize <NO> No initialization. Perform initialization. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.50 Initialize setup menu 4.4.60Utility Initialize menu Setup values of Utility menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Setup items Parameters Descriptions Data Dump Start/End NOTE • Damp printing is used by service person to check the functions of the printer.Do not use this function for normal printing. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Setup items Parameters Descriptions Long-term storage cleaning Does not perform the cleaning for long-term storage. (1/2) Shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 4.4.1 Setup menu Cleaning for long-term storage is performed individually for each color in order.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4.5 Operating from the operation panel This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. For information of the name and function of each key, refer to "2.3.4 Operation panel".
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Status of the printer Operation after the [F2] key is pressed • The pressurizing roller is lowered • The pressurizing roller is lifted • The MEDIA SET lamp is not lit • The MEDIA SET lamp is lit (green) •...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 3. Press the [F1] key or the [F2] key on the control panel • The unit will perform the following operations: Key name Operation when the key is pressed. • The winding direction rotates in the advance direction [F1] key •...
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4. Perform head cleaning according to "3.7 Head cleaning before printing". • For the settings on the purge menu, see the following. • The < > in the table are default factory settings (initial values).
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 5. After head cleaning, perform nozzle check printing again, and check the condition of the head. NOTE • If the smearing or misprinting is not solved after performing cleaning one time, change the purge mode to "strong"...
4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4.6 Operations after printing The operations performed after printing is described here. 4.6.1 Roll media cutting procedure The roll media cutting procedure is described. Cut the roll media according to the following procedure.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Name Front Cover 3. Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the platen, and cut the roll media. CAUTION • • • • When cutting the roll media, be careful of the following. Incorrect handling can result in injury to the hands and fingers from the razor blade.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL The unit enters the normal status 6. Cutting of the roll media is ended. (2) When "OFF" is selected in the media cut menu 1. Verify the following items in the operational status of the unit.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer CAUTION • • • • When cutting the roll media, be careful of the following. Incorrect handling can result in injury to the hands and fingers from the razor blade. • • • • When holding the media, do not place fingers over the media cut groove.
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4 Handling the printer PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL (1) Time of Disposal Dispose of waste fluids during the following conditions: a) After finishing printing operation b) When the message "Warning WasteInk Tank" is displayed on the operation panel. (2) Disposal method Dispose of the waste fluid according to the following procedure.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer Name Waste fluid valve 5. Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product. 4-57...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction This chapter explains daily maintenance of the printer. 5.2 Replacing consumables This section explains how to refill the ink and the jet wash liquid, and when and how to replace the roll media and the ink filter.
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NOTE • Use MUTOH recommended ink only for refill of the ink and the jet wash liquid. The printer is designed for use with genuine ink cartridges. If you do not use genuine products, • Printouts may become faint and the printer will not be able to detect the end of ink.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance 5.2.2 Replacing roll media Read the following for information on when and how to replace roll media. (1) Replacement time Replace roll media under the following conditions. a. When the roll media loaded in the printer comes to an end •...
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Front cover 3. With holding the scroller, wind the roll media manually. Name Scroller 4. Remove the scroller from the printer and place it on a flat surface.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance Name Scroller 5. Loosen the screw of the movable flange. Name Movable flange 6. While holding the roll media, remove the movable flange from the scroller. NOTE Do not push the right of the scroller (the side of the movable flange), to avoid damaging it. The right edge of the scroller...
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Movable flange Roll media Scroller 7. Remove the roll media from the scroller. Name Scroller Roll media 8. Follow the steps below to install another roll media. 3.6 Media handling (4) Replacement procedure (PJ-2216NXE) Follow the steps below to replace roll media.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance CAUTION Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the front cover. 2. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 3. Remove the roll media from the media feed slot and the tension sensor.
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Name Scroller Feed unit 5. Loosen the screw of the movable flange. Name Movable flange 6. While holding the roll media ,remove the movable flange from the scroller. NOTE Do not push the right of the scroller (the side of the movable flange), to avoid damaging it. The right edge of the scroller...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance Name Movable flange Roll media Scroller 7. Remove the roll media from the scroller. Name Scroller Roll media 8. Follow the steps below to install another roll media. 3.6 Media handling 5.2.3 Replacement of the ink filter The replacement interval and procedure of the ink filter is described below.
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Item name Model Ink filter PJ2-FILTER*2 (3) Replacement procedure Follow the procedures below to replace the ink filter. CAUTION • • • • When changing the ink filter, always perform the following: • • • • Turn the unit OFF.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance Name Ink filter cover 4. Loosen the two screws for the ink filter cover, and remove the ink filter to be exchanged. Name Ink filter NOTE • Place used ink filters in a vinyl bag, and dispose according to local ordinances or directions of local governments.
5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5.3 Cleaning the printer You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. WARNING • • • • Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation outlets.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance 5.3.2 Cleaning inside the printer (1) Cleaning interval Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning Procedure Follow the steps below. 1. Open the front cover. Name Front cover 2. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt on the pressurizing roller.
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE Do not blow off media dust inside the printer using an air dusting machine. Doing so may cause noise to occur from inside the printer. Name Pressurizing roller 3. The platen and the media guide is to be cleaned with a soft damp cloth for any paper dust or ink that has accumulated.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance CAUTION • • • • When cleaning the waste fluid tray, always wear the protective glove supplied with the unit. • • • • The ink and jet wash liquid are poisonous. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap water and rinse well.
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL CAUTION • • • • When opening and closing the front cover and maintenance cover, be careful not to get fingers caught on the lid. Name Front cover Maintenance cover 2. Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance Name Print head wiper 3. Close the front cover and the maintenance cover. • Close each cover firmly until they are fixed into place. No. Name Front cover Maintenance cover 5-17...
5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5.4 Long-term storage cleaning The period for performing cleaning for long-term storage, and its procedures are described below. (1) Cleaning Period When not using the unit for over 2 weeks, perform cleaning for long term storage.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance 4. Press the [F1] key - [F4] keys to select the print head to perform the long-term storage cleaning process. NOTE • In the Long Save menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended. By selecting "ALL", the long-term storage cleaning treatment is performed for all print heads one by one successively.
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5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 8. The printer starts the print head cleaning. • The print head is cleaned by the jet wash liquid. 9. When the print head cleaning is completed, the following message is displayed on the operation panel.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance 14. Turn the unit power OFF. 15. Reattach the valve cover. 16. The long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed. NOTE • If the power is turned ON after the long-term storage cleaning treatment is completed, the printer starts the initial ink filling.
5 Maintenance PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5.5 Transfer and transportation This section explains transferring and transporting the printer. 5.5.1 Transferring the printer The following are instructions for transferring the printer. CAUTION • • • • Keep the printer horizontal during transfer.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 Maintenance Name Adjuster (2) After the transfer Follow the steps below to prepare the printer to be used after the transfer. 1. Make sure that you place the printer where appropriate. 2. After moving to the installation location, fix the product to the location.
To perform an adjustment of image quality, refer to "3.8.3 Alignment". 5.5.2 Transporting the printer When you transport the printer, the printer should be repackaged using the original box and packing materials, to protect it from vibration or impact. NOTE When you transport the printer, contact MUTOH local dealer. 5-24...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Introduction This chapter explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chapter, refer to "6.3 Error messages" and contact MUTOH local dealer.
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6 Troubleshooting PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Possible cause Solutions References You did not load the media straight into the Load the media straight into the printer. 3.6 Media printer. handling Are all tanks filled with ink? Fill all ink tanks with ink.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting (6) printing position is not correct (some position is not printed.) Possible cause Solutions References The loading position of the media is not Load the media correctly. 3.6.2 Loading correct. roll media (PJ- 1614NXE) 3.6.4 Loading...
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6 Troubleshooting PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Possible cause Solutions References Are all tanks filled with ink? Fill all ink tanks with ink. 3.5 Refilling the ink - jet wash fluid (10) Ink is not used though you performed initial ink charge.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting (12) Media is damaged during media Initial. NOTE Remove the jammed or damaged media, referring to "6.4 When media jams occur". Possible cause Solutions References Is the recommended media being used? Use a recommended media.
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6 Troubleshooting PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Possible cause Solutions References You used the printer where air from an air Use the printer in the specified environment. 7.2 Product conditioner blows or other location not Specifications appropriate for the specified environment You reused printed media.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting (18) White or black lines appear on printouts. Possible cause Solutions References Is the recommended media being used? Use a recommended media. 4.3.1 Media type The stroller is not set correctly. Set the scroller correctly 3.6.1 Attaching...
Warning InkTube Life Contact the dealer where you bought the printer or MUTOH's technical support center. (2) Displays of the operational status (2) The following operational status is displayed between the first and the third line on the operation panel.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting Display Solutions References Purging The printer performs head cleaning. Wait for 3.7 Head Wait for a while a while. cleaning before printing Paper Initial The printer performs initial setting of media. 3.6.6 Setting ******** Wait for a while.
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6 Troubleshooting PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Display Descriptions Solutions References Paper Slant The media was fed at an angle Reload the media. 3.6 Media into the printer. handling (The printer stops.) End Of Roll Roll media runs out. Load new roll media.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting Display Descriptions Solutions References Ink Status Ink cartridge(s) is (are) Replace the ink cartridge(s) 5.2.1 Refilling No Ink [*] empty. the ink and jet wash (The printer stops.) liquid Ink Status Initial filling has not been Perform initial filling of the 3.5 Refilling the...
If error requiring a restart has occurred, solve the problems to restart the printer and delete the error. If the same error message is displayed again, contact MUTOH local dealer. Be sure to inquire by the code numbers of the error messages.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting Message Descriptions Solutions References System Err An error which cannot be 1. If foreign material such as a 6.4 When media solved promptly has occurred. piece of media or media dust jams occur are involved in the driving system, remove them.
6.4 When media jams occur If the loaded media is jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to remove the jammed media. 6.4.1 How to remove the media (PJ-1614NXE) CAUTION Be sure not to pinch your fingers when you open or close the front cover.
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting Name Scroller 3. If a piece of media or media dust are in the printer, open the front cover and remove the media or media dust. 4. If an error requiring a restart has occurred, turn off the power of the product once, and turn it on again.
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6 Troubleshooting PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL NOTE • When raising or lowering the pressurizing roller, you can use the foot switch instead of the control panel. Name Foot switch 2. Remove the roll media from the media feed slot and the tension sensor.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 6 Troubleshooting 4. If a reboot requiring error occurs, turn off the printer using the [POWER] key on the operation panel, and turn it back on. 6-17...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7 Appendix 7 Appendix 7.1 Introduction This section explains the specifications, optional parts and supplies, installation procedures for optional parts, and user support for this printer. 7.2 Product Specifications 7.2.1 PJ-1614NXE Unit specifications Item Specifications Model name...
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7 Appendix PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Item Specifications Environmental Operation Temperature: 18°C(64.4F) to 32°C(89.6F), Humidity 30%-70%, without conditions environment condensation Storage environment Temperature: -10°C(14F) to 60°C(140F), Humidity 30%-70%, without condensation (with ink empty) Power source Voltage AC100V-120V+/-10% / AC220V-240V +/-10% Automatic Switching Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz±1Hz...
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7 Appendix Item Specifications Head life 10 billion dots or more per nozzle(in case of the sequence discharging under the condition of the temperature 25°C(77F) with no dust) Environmental Operation Temperature: 18°C(64.4F) to 32°C(89.6F), Humidity 30%-70%, without...
PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7 Appendix Connection signal Signal direction Connection signal Signal direction number number P ERROR From printer→ SELECTED From printer→ INIT To printer← AUTOFD To printer← FAULT From printer→ Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected SELECTIN To printer←...
7 Appendix PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Options/Supply list 7.4.1 Options (1) Interface cable Name Model Sales units Centronics cable (3.6m/11.8ft) PCT36 1 box (includes one set) (2) Network interface Name Model Sales units Network interface board RJ-ETH13TXEN 1 box (includes one...
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1 bottle (3.2L/ 1.0Gal.) Jet wash fluid PJ2-SOJW*5 1 bottle (5L/1.5Gal.) (2) Roll media NOTE For more information about the recommended media, contact MUTOH local leader. (3) Other supply items Name Model Sales units Ink filter PJ2-FILTER*2 1 box (2 filters per...
7 Appendix PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7.5 Installing Options When installing optional parts purchased with your printer, refer to the procedures below. CAUTION • • • • Before installation of options, always perform the following. • • • • Turn the power source to the product off.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7 Appendix Name Interface slot cover Hard disk slot cover 2. Insert the hard disk into the hard disk expansion slot of the board. • Match the cut out section of the hard disk to the slot.
7 Appendix PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7.5.2 Installing network interface board Installing a network interface board in this unit will allow usage of the unit over a network environment. Name Model Network interface board RJ-ETH13TXEN Install the network interface board to the unit according to the following procedure.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7 Appendix 4. Insert the network interface board into the network interface expansion slot of the board. • Match the cut out of the section of the network interface to the slot. NOTE The network interface slot has a feature to prevent improper insertions. If the network interface board does not go in, do not try to force the memory in.
7 Appendix PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL 7.6 Glossary This manual includes words that are used with meanings that are different from their normal usage, as well as some special terminology specific to printers. These words are defined below. Application Software for performing business functions on computer. Includes word software processing software, spreadsheet software, and image processing software.
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Media feed Direction in which media is fed while printing direction media drift When the media does not adhere to the printing board media jam When media jams while printing MH-RTL Luster data printer command, developed by MUTOH Industries Ltd. 7-13...
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7 Appendix PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Network Printer Printer connected to the computer via a network Plug and play Function that allows the immediate use of a peripheral device, such as a printer, as soon as automatic operation environment settings are made, simply by connecting the device to your computer.
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Alignment ......3-45 Attaching roll media (PJ-1614NXE) ..3-18 Attaching roll media (PJ-2216NXE) .
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Menu setup on the operation panel ... 4-9 Rear section (PJ-1614NXE) ....2-3 Message type error display and solutions ..6-9 Rear section (PJ-2216NXE) .
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Index Recommended media ..... 4-3 Turning the power ON .....3-7 Refilling the ink - jet wash fluid .
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Index PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE OPERATION MANUAL Index-4...
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Procedures when using the take-up mechanism Head cleaning (purge procedures and important information on cleaning the print head nozzle surface) Important information when other media than MUTOH recommended is used. Instructions How to use the platen and the drying heater Explanation of the print head height and each printing mode.
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ERROR DATA RECEIVE MENU PROCESS POWER MEDIA SET CANCEL ENTER...
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Setup Menu Configuration Diagram PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE Operation Manual Setup Menu Configuration Diagram For Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings. For details of the setup items, refer to “4.4 Menu setup on the operation panel panel”. • [F1] to [F4] are the key names which can be operated on each setup item.
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PJ-1614NXE PJ-2216NXE Operation Manual Setup Menu Configuration Diagram...
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