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MUTOH UniFixer 65 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Copyright notice COPYRIGHT © 1/4/10 Mutoh Europe nv All rights reserved. Mutoh Europe nv reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual at any time without prior notice. This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner.

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 IMPORTANT NOTICE Trademarks mentioned in this guide Mutoh, Unifixer 65 are registered trademarks or product names of Mutoh Europe nv.  Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOS are  registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Installing the Unifixer 65 ..... 19 Introduction ........19 Installation environment requirements .
  • Page 6 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Operation panel........34 Overview technical specifications.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Safety instructions Chapter 1  Safety instructions This chapter explains the installation of Unifixer 65, warning terms that operators need to know, caution items and warning labels on the main unit. Important When installing and operating the Unifixer 65, be sure to follow the directions ...

  • Page 8: Managing Fumes And Vapours

    Warnings, cautions and notes Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels attached to the Unifixer 65 are categorized into the following three types, depending on the degree of risk (or the scale of accident).

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Safety instructions Safety instructions Machines must be installed according to Mutoh’s installation procedure also after moving machines to another location: maintenance needs to be done according to the service manual. To prevent fire or electrical shock, never use a power supply source other than the one ...
  • Page 10 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Safety instructions Do not place the machine in humid and dusty areas, close to water or in areas exposed to  flammables. Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire. Do not insert or drop metal or inflammable objects into openings, such as ventilation ...

  • Page 11: Safety Mechanisms

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Safety instructions 1.4.1 Safety mechanisms The Unifixer 65 has got 2 safety mechanisms that would immediately stop the rotation of the heating drum. Plexiglas safety cover: The safety cover must be lowered (=in the working position) in ...

  • Page 12: Safety Labels

    Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. A safety label is used on parts of the machine which especially need your attention. Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the Unifixer 65. Label Description...

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Machine

    Please read this chapter to know the in-the-box content. N° Description Unifixer 65 User’s Guide (this manual) EU power cable fixed on the Unifixer 65 Media loading shaft (6 pieces premounted) Screw jack Quartz glass heating element (packed separately) Wooden ramp...

  • Page 14: Unpacking Procedure

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Unpacking the machine Unpacking procedure Please read this chapter thoroughly to unpack the Unifixer 65 correctly. Remove the lid on top of the cardboard case. Step 1: Tear off the cardboard end and remove it. Step 2: Screw the 3 brake handles provided on the left of the machine.
  • Page 15 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Unpacking the machine A wooden ramp is provided for easy unloading of the machine. Take it out of the Step 4: crate, going through the two lower tension bars. Position the ramp edge to edge with the pallet.
  • Page 16 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Unpacking the machine To remove the brackets, turn them horizontally to the top of the machine and slide Step 6: them toward the centre of the machine. Take them out of the machine from the front.
  • Page 17 Maintain and guide firmly the machine while unloading  Finally, place the machine at the required location in your premises, considering the Step 9: remarks in Securing the Unifixer 65 in its end location on page 20. AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...
  • Page 18 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Unpacking the machine AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 19: Installing The Unifixer 65

    Introduction It is very important that the installation environment fulfils following conditions to obtain good quality: Install the Unifixer 65 on a flat floor, next to an easily accessible plug.  Do not touch the socket with damp hands. ...

  • Page 20: Securing The Unifixer 65 In Its End Location

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Securing the Unifixer 65 in its end location The machine is delivered with 4 stabilising feet to be installed on the machine, once the machine is on the floor. To install these feet, make sure the lockable castors are locked first.

  • Page 21: Installing The Feeding Tray

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Installing the feeding tray Note 2 persons are required to install the feeding tray.  Loosen the screw (one on each side) while the other person keeps the table high. Step 1:...
  • Page 22 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Lower the table and screw the 2 screws in the working position. Step 2: Note Do not loosen the screws closer to the felt belt!  AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 23: Installing The Heating Element

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Installing the heating element To install the heating element, it is necessary to open both sides of the machine. This should be done by a skilled and approved technician. Place back all self locking shaft on the machine and unscrew totally the 3 braking Step 1: handles.
  • Page 24 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Unscrew the metal side panels with a Torx T20 screwdriver. Step 2: Caution Make sure the machine is powered OFF.  Note For each metal side panel, start by unscrewing the screws at the bottom. ...
  • Page 25 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Insert the quartz heating element in the heating drum. Step 4: Align the heating element connectors straight with the glass.  Caution Handle the heating element with highest care.  Note Perform following steps with 2 persons. Person 1 inserts the lamp while person ...
  • Page 26 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Put the quartz holder back in position on each end, including the quartz centring Step 6: part to the quartz holder. Screw the left quartz holder and connect the quartz heating element to the Step 7: connector.
  • Page 27 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Screw the right quartz holder and connect the quartz heating element to the safety Step 8: thermostat connector. Note After installing the left and right bracket, verify that the quartz centring part is still positioned correctly.
  • Page 28 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 Take the metal side panels back in place and screw all screws back in with a Torx Step 9: T20 screwdriver starting from the top. Screw the 3 bracking handles back in position.

  • Page 29: Connecting An Air Filter

    When using a Mutoh APS this condensate will be managed. Regarding the use and  maintenance of the proper Mutoh APS, please consult the Mutoh APS user manual. When using a non-Mutoh APS, you will need to make sure that these liquids do not  damage your APS.
  • Page 30 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 31: Product Overview

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview Chapter 4 Product overview Front view N° Description P-Stabilising feet Lockable castors Loading of the lower reel Lower and middle shaft locking systems Loading of the central reel Lower and middle shaft locking systems...
  • Page 32 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview N° Description Self locking shaft guide Loading of the upper reel Plexiglas safety cover AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 33: Rear View

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview Rear view N° Description Exhaust fumes extraction holes Fuse holder Main switch Felt belt Reel self locking shaft Emergency stops Tension adjustment handle for the upper feeding shaft Tension adjustment handle for the middle feeding shaft...

  • Page 34: Operation Panel

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview Operation panel N° Description Temperature control PV: Display of the actual drum temperature given by the infra red sensor SV: Working set temperature Increase working temperature Lower working temperature Temperature unit AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...
  • Page 35 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview N° Description Heat exposure contact time (seconds) (speed adjustment) Forward Stop Reverse Safety reset Emergency stop Heating signal AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 36: Overview Technical Specifications

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview Overview technical specifications Maximum working width 1700 mm (67'') Maximum temperature 220°C - 428°F Diameter of the heating drum 250 mm (10'') Type heater Quartz Infra red Belt material Nomex Min: 17 m/h / 90 s...

  • Page 37: Basics

    Operation panel on page 34 Set the temperature (215°C recommended) and speed to slow. Step 3: Wait until the Unifixer 65 reaches the requested temperature (215°C) before starting Step 4: to use the Unifixer 65. This takes about 35 min. AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 38: Powering Off

    Make sure no objects such as protection paper, transfer paper or fabrics are on  or near the Unifixer 65.  Due to static electricity, it might happen that the protection paper, transfer paper or fabric is being pulled into the machine again.

  • Page 39: Emergency Stop

    The Unifixer 65 has 2 emergency stops that immediately stop the rotation of the heating drum. They are easily reachable, one on the front right hand side and one on the rear right hand side.

  • Page 40: Loading Media

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Loading media 5.3.1 Loading media for transfer paper printing In order to preserve the equipment, use only material that are suitable for heat transfer. Adjust the working temperature according to the media you are using.
  • Page 41 The core of your media should have a diameter of 76 mm (3”).  Load the self-locking core in the Unifixer 65. Step 2: Push the shaft in its left support and twist it a bit so that it locks it in position.
  • Page 42 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Lock the shafts with the lockers, on the right of the machine. Secure the locker in Step 3: the lower position with the spring screw. It is necessary to lock the shafts to prevent that they are pulled out of their ...
  • Page 43 Position the protection paper correctly on the shaft. Step 7: Note Before loading the protection paper into the Unifixer 65, verify that the  protection paper is larger than the printed transfer paper.  This to protect the felt belt.
  • Page 44 Make sure that the protection cover is open when doing this.  Never load the protection paper over the protection cover, this will result in damage to protection cover and possibly to the Unifixer 65. Close the cover and push the reset button. Step 9:...
  • Page 45 In case the protection paper tears apart when it is already loaded, the tension is  too high.  Lower the tension on the protection paper with the brakes. In front of the Unifixer 65, take the transfer paper and move it over the tension bar Step 12: onto the platform. Note Make sure that the speed adjustment is set to the working conditions.
  • Page 46 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Place the transfer paper flat on the table with equal tension to the left and right side. Step 13: Carefully insert the transfer paper until it is being grabbed by the belt and protection Step 14: paper.
  • Page 47 Make sure that the side of the fabric you want to print is facing down onto the  transfer paper. At the back of the Unifixer 65, the transfer paper will come seconds earlier then the Step 16: fabric. It is essential that both the transfer paper and fabric are loaded correctly for optimum output quality.
  • Page 48 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Transfer paper  load the transfer paper behind the first tensioning swingbar, over the second one.  Afterwards, lead the transfer paper behind the tensioning bar and fix the transfer paper to the empty core.
  • Page 49 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Fabric  load the fabric before the first tensioning swingbar, over the second one. Afterwards, fix  the fabric to the empty core. AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 50: Loading Media For Fixing Direct Printed Fabric

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics 5.3.2 Loading media for fixing direct printed fabric The following is a technical drawing of how to load your media.  The arrows next to the textile roll indicate the side on which you want the print to be transferred.
  • Page 51 The core of your media should have a diameter of 76 mm (3”).  Load the self-locking core in the Unifixer 65. Step 2: Push the shaft in its left support and twist it a bit so that it locks it in position.
  • Page 52 Position the protection paper correctly on the shaft. Step 6: Note Before loading the protection paper into the Unifixer 65, verify that the  protection paper is larger than the printed transfer paper.  This to protect the felt belt.
  • Page 53 Make sure that the protection cover is open when doing this.  Never ever load the protection paper over the protection cover, this will result in damage to protection cover and possibly to the Unifixer 65. AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...
  • Page 54 Push the start button, the felt belt will grab the protection paper. Step 9: At the back of the Unifixer 65, grab the out-coming protection paper and move it Step 10: under the 2 tension bars to the protection paper take up and fix it.
  • Page 55 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics In front of the Unifixer 65, cut the front of the second roll of protection paper in a Step 11: V-shape. AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...
  • Page 56 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Load the second layer of protection paper over the tension bar onto the platform. Step 12: AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...
  • Page 57 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Carefully insert the protection paper until it is being grabbed. Step 13: Note Make sure that the speed adjustment is set to the working conditions.  At the back of the machine, grab the protection paper, and load it to the empty core.
  • Page 58 Make sure that the side of the fabric you want to print is facing up.  On the back of the Unifixer 65, lead the fabric in front of the first tension swing arm Step 16: directly to the empty core on the middle shaft.

  • Page 59: Adjustments And Recommendation

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics Adjustments and recommendation 5.4.1 Temperature adjustment The heating of the heating drum will start if the set temperature is above the actual read temperature. Note The infra red sensor measuring the heat on the heating drum is adjusted and ...

  • Page 60: Speed Adjustment

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics 5.4.2 Speed adjustment The speed is adjusted with the speed adjustment button. Refer to Operation panel on page 34 The recommended working speed, depending on the transfer paper and fabric, is between 90 and 45 seconds.

  • Page 61: Transportation

    Remove this condense with a dry cloth. 5.5.2 Long distance transportation In case of moving the Unifixer 65 over a longer distance, for example to another building or to an exhibition, there are several topics that you need to keep in mind. Make sure: all media is removed from the shafts.
  • Page 62 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

  • Page 63: Periodical Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Periodical maintenance This chapter describes the periodical services required on a Unifixer 65. The periodical services ensure a stable quality of the machine. In the periodical services, some parts need to be checked, cleaned or replaced by the end user or by an authorized Mutoh technician Done by the end user.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Felt Belt

    User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Periodical maintenance 6.1.1 Cleaning the felt belt Let the felt belt running (speed between 90” and slow) at roughly 180°C. Step 1: Brush the belt with a textile brush previously soaked in a soapy water mix. Begin to Step 2: brush the belt like shown on the picture (from front calender to the back).
  • Page 65 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Periodical maintenance To finish, brush the belt lightly from the front of the calender to the back. This to Step 4: remove felt surplus. AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...
  • Page 66 User’s Guide Unifixer 65 Periodical maintenance AP-75393 - Revision 1.1...

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