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  • Page 1 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme English...
  • Page 2 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme English This page is intentionally left blank AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Spitfire 65/90 Extreme Printer. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody...
  • Page 4 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme English This page is intentionally left blank AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Loading media .................. 24 Replacing ink cassettes ..............27 Replacing the cutting blade .............. 29 Replacing the waste bottle..............30 Working with Mutoh’s SmartChip management system....31 Transfer and transportation .............. 35 LongStore ..................36 Periodical maintenance................ 37 Done by end user ................37 Done by authorised Mutoh technician ..........
  • Page 6 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme English This page is intentionally left blank AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operate this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. Important Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when using the equipment.
  • Page 8 • Stop using your printer if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Power OFF the printer as soon as possible, unplug the power cord and contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, electrical shock or fire may occur.
  • Page 9 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other active agents. Doing so may result in damage or paint peeling from the casing. • Be careful not to spill water inside the printer. Doing so may result in a short circuit.

  • Page 10: Warning Labels

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.4 WARNING LABELS The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached on areas which require attention. Read and understand the positions and contents thoroughly before performing your work.
  • Page 11 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4-10 1.4.2.2 Location and types of warning labels on back part. Type CAUTION THIS UNIT HAS TWO POWER SUPPLY CORDS, WHEN WiNDING UNIT IS PROVIDED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
  • Page 12 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions are explained below. 2.1.1 Front Name Function Heater plate Supports and heats the media during printing. Keeps the operator safe from the drive parts of the printer while it is operating.
  • Page 14 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.2 Rear Connection Ethernet connector Card reader slot SmartChip label HardDisk bracket cover Centronics connector Foot switch connector Power inlet Environmental label DB-25 connector ID label AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 15: Heater System

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.3 Heater system Under the print platforms, heater strips are attached. Each heater can be set separately. Please refer to the table below to know the function of each heater.

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.4 Operation panel 2.1.4.1 Keys Name Normal Setup menu display [POWER] key Switch the printer ON and OFF Switch the printer ON and OFF [F1] key Executes the function assigned to F1.
  • Page 17 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.4.2 LCD and LED’s Name Colour Status Function LCD monitor The monitor displays the operation status and error messages of the printer. POWER lamp Green The printer is on. The printer is off.

  • Page 18: In-The-Box Contents

    Notes The contents of the packages may be different depending on the market where they are used. Contact your local MUTOH dealer or distributor for details. If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following: •...

  • Page 19: Accessories Box

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.2.3 Accessories box Description Power cable Plain washers M6 Spring washers M6 Foot switch Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 30) Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16) Assembly tool (hex.
  • Page 20 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.2.4 Machine Starters Kit Description User’s Guide Spitfire Extreme Quick installation Guide + CD Instruction sheet machine starter kit Getting Started with Mutoh’s 1-in-ALL Spitfire Extreme logo Keyboard label Heater label...
  • Page 21 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.2.5 User Maintenance kit Order number: KY-80229 Kit content: Description Quantity Sponge plate Wipers Spitting box sponge Cleaning Liquid 250 ml Instruction sheet Good shape kit KY-80228* * Good shape kit order number: KY-80228...

  • Page 22: Installation Requirements

    CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS An Authorized Mutoh technician will install your unit and will make the printer ready for its first job. A room which meets the environmental and space conditions should be foreseen by the user.

  • Page 23: Basics

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3 BASICS 3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 3.1.1 Turning the power ON Turn the power of the unit ON according to following procedure. Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit ON.

  • Page 24: Loading Media

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.2 LOADING MEDIA 3.2.1 Loading roll media Please refer to the User’s Guide of the Unwinder/Winder 100 or the T- winder to know how to load roll media. 3.2.2 Loading sheet media You can use the following sheet media with your printer.
  • Page 25 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Load the sheet media into the insertion slot at the front of the printer. Step 6 : Sheet media Insertion slot Set the right edge of the media so that it is parallel with the media setting position.

  • Page 26: Setting Media Type

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.2.3 Setting media type The procedure for setting media type is explained below. Turn the printer on and load the media. Step 1 : Once the media has been set, the media initial menu will be displayed.

  • Page 27: Replacing Ink Cassettes

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.3 REPLACING INK CASSETTES 3.3.1 Replacement time Replace ink cassettes in the following situations: a. The ink cassette is almost empty: The following message will be displayed: Printing operation will continue.

  • Page 28: Replacement Procedure

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.3.3 Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace ink cassettes. If the printer is turned on, make sure of the following Step 1 : • Printing or other operations are not performed.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Cutting Blade

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.4 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE 3.4.1 Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions. a. Media cannot be cut clearly b. When the cut edge has scuffing 3.4.2 Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace the cutting blade.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Waste Bottle

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.5 REPLACING THE WASTE BOTTLE 3.5.1 Replacement Time Replace the waste liquid tank when following message is displayed. 3.5.2 Replacement Procedures Follow the steps below to replace the waste liquid tank.

  • Page 31: Working With Mutoh's Smartchip Management System

    The ink volume will be automatically transferred to the printer when working in the correct mode. In case of working with Mutoh’s Bulk Ink System, no smartchips are attached to the bulk ink cartridges; therefore when ordering bulk ink bottles, smartchips will be foreseen. These contain the necessary ink volume for this particular bottle.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Correct Modes

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.6.2 Selecting the correct modes Depending on printing with ink cassettes or with a bulk ink system, the ink volume has to be transferred in a different way. You can choose between printer and cassette mode in the ChipManager menu: Please follow the steps to switch between the two modes: Power ON the unit.

  • Page 33: Transferring Ink Volume

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.6.3 Transferring ink volume Via the smart chip reader slot Please follow the instructions below to transfer the ink volume on the SmartChips to the SmartChip Management System. Browse to the ChipStatus menu and press the F1 key.
  • Page 34 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Remove the SmartChip card after the transfer has been finished and press the ENTER key Step 5 : afterwards. The printer returns to the ChipStatus menu. Step 6 : Via the Cassette slots of the printer.

  • Page 35: Transfer And Transportation

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.7 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION This section explains transferring and transporting the printer. 3.7.1 Transferring the printer Following are instructions for transferring the printer. (1) Before the transfer If you are using the stand, follow the steps below to transfer the printer.

  • Page 36: Longstore

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.8 LONGSTORE When transporting your printer or leaving your printer unattended for five days or more, it is highly recommended to LongStore the printer in order not to damage the heads and/or complete ink system. This means that the complete ink channel system will be filled with Spitfire Mild Solvent cleaning liquid.

  • Page 37: Periodical Maintenance

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1 DONE BY END USER This section describes the periodical services required for this machine. The periodical services ensure stable printout quality of the machine. In the periodical services, some service parts may be checked, cleaned, or replaced.

  • Page 38: Daily Maintenance

    In the box you will find a Good Shape Kit to perform the daily maintenance. Normally this is enough for 6 months. In case you’re out of stock, you can order a new kit at Mutoh Order Entry Department. The product code of the good shape kit is KY-80228 Power ON the printer and go to the “WiperClean-Menu”.
  • Page 39 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Open the front cover and flush the caps with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid until the mousses do not Step 4 : change from colour anymore. To stop the tubing flush cycle press the ENTER key.

  • Page 40: Weekly Maintenance

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.2 Weekly Maintenance At the end of the week, ink has to be removed from some parts, so it cannot harden. Otherwise, some parts will break down or result in bad print quality. After performing a weekly maintenance, do not forget to perform the daily maintenance afterwards.
  • Page 41 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Clean the edges of the heads with a cleaning swab wetted by Spitfire Cleaning Liquid. Make sure Step 5 : you do not touch, clean the nozzle plate; this would lead to poorer print quality.

  • Page 42: Monthly Maintenance

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3 Monthly Maintenance 4.1.3.1 Replacing the wipers Power ON the printer and go to the “WiperClean-Menu”. This will cause the unlocking of the Step 1 : carriage. Slide the carriage to the left side of the machine.
  • Page 43 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.2 Change upper sponge at back of the capping station. Power ON the printer and go to the “WiperClean-Menu”. This will cause the unlocking of the Step 1 : carriage.
  • Page 44 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.3 Replacing the sponge in the spitting box. Notes Use gloves and tweezers to change the absorbent in the flushing box. Unlock the head Step 1 : The carriage moves to the waiting position for replacing the flushing sponge.
  • Page 45 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.4 Cleaning You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. Following are instructions for cleaning the printer. 4.1.4.1 Cleaning the outer case (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month.
  • Page 46 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.4.3 Head cleaning If printouts become faint or partially missed, perform head cleaning to clean the surface of the head and the nozzles. Follow the steps below to perform head cleaning.

  • Page 47: Done By Authorised Mutoh Technician

    CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.2 DONE BY AUTHORISED MUTOH TECHNICIAN An Authorized Mutoh technician should check and replace some components of your printer on frequent base (every 6 and 12 months). Be sure to remind your distributor when the replacements should be done.
  • Page 48 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 4 : PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 49: Preparations Before Printing

    5.1 USING MEDIA This section describes details on available media for the printer. 5.1.1 Media range Please refer to Mutoh’s website (www.mutoh.be) for the media compatibility lists and much more information on using, handling media. Media Range As one of the world's largest manufacturers of wide-format piezo inkjet printers, Mutoh Europe is committed to deliver total solutions : machine, RIP software, inks and media with matching profiles, i.e.

  • Page 50: Precaution On Storing Media

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 5 : PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.1.3 Precaution on storing media When storing media, pay attention to the following. • Do not store media in high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight. • Store sheet media in the original bag after unpacking.

  • Page 51: Set The Correct Distance Adjust (Step)

    Obtaining constant printing quality on a wide-format Piezo inkjet printer is not only determined by the working environment, the RIP, the profiles, the inks and the media which are used. One of the key factors for obtaining constant output quality is the correct distance adjustment, also called “step”, on your Mutoh inkjet printer.

  • Page 52: How To Change The Step

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 5 : PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.2.2 How to change the step 1) Via the status screen Press in the Ready to print screen Step 1 : Press Step 2 : Press to change the step...
  • Page 53 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 5 : PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 3) Via the printer interface It is also possible to print a pattern via the firmware. But this is not that precisely as with the DVD. Please follow the steps below: Go to the Dist.
  • Page 54 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 5 : PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING Print pattern 1 or 2. Step 3 : Adjust the step with the Step 4 : Reprint the patterns until step is set correctly. Step 5 : AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...
  • Page 55 Follow the complete procedure described on the DVD until no overlap or gaps are visible in the Step 2 : pattern. Afterwards print the pre-ripped print file on Mutoh’s One-in-ALL vinyl for verification Step 3 : AP-77140 – Rev. 1.1 – 05/04/07...

  • Page 56: I² Technology

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 5 : PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.3 I² TECHNOLOGY Without weaving ON, an image is completed (formed) by printing a series of complementary rectangular shaped stripes (bands, swaths, passes). Inherent to classic inkjet printing is that ink drying effects, stepping mismatch, miss firing nozzles show up in the printed image via ink bleeding and various types of banding.
  • Page 57 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 5 : PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING Weaving User Tip Print Modes 2 pass 4 pass method Supported Preferred setting for signage/poster 2 pass 720x720 applications 4 pass containing big 2 pass 540x720 areas with solid...

  • Page 58: Printing Flow

    (Refer to chapter “I² technology”) ▼ RINT IMAGE ∗ It is highly recommended to use one of the profiles Mutoh is making available on the website. A lot of parameters are included. The most important ones are: Ink an colour management related PrintMode related Media related •...

  • Page 59: Printer Menu

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6 PRINTER MENU 6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU Please find below all necessary information on how to switch, select and cancel menu items. 6.1.1 Main screen When powering ON the printer, it will (when no errors occur) start up in its main screen. The function of each key is explained below 1 →...

  • Page 60: Changing Between The Screens

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.1.3 Changing between the screens To change the printer status, follow the steps below. 6.1.3.1 From main screen to menu screen Press either on the operation panel when the printer is in the main screen to go to menu screen 1/7 –...

  • Page 61: Operation Panel In Standby Mode

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.2 OPERATION PANEL IN STANDBY MODE This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. 6.2.1 [F1] – Feeding, Cutting media and Step Adjust When you want to feed media forward or backward, follow the steps below: Verify the following regarding the condition of the printer.
  • Page 62 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU Press the [F2] key of the operation panel. Step 2 : To shift to the cleaning menu. Press the [F1] key or the [F2] key on the operation panel. Step 3 :...
  • Page 63 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.2.3.2 Activate/ deactivate heaters. In the second menu, press the [F1] key to activate or deactivate all heating elements. In case the heating elements are activated, the display will mention “SET OFF”. By pressing the [F4] key you can deactivate the heating elements.

  • Page 64: Operation Panel During Printing

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.3 OPERATION PANEL DURING PRINTING When sending a file to your printer, following messages can be displayed. 6.3.1 When heaters are not ready When the heaters are not reached their target temperature, the following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 65 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.3.2.2 [F2] - Cleaning While printing, it could be possible that some nozzles drop out, in that case, perform a little, normal or powerful cleaning. Please follow the steps below to perform a cleaning.
  • Page 66 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU [F4] - Loading ink volume during printing It is possible to load ink volume to the printer during printing. There are two possible scenarios: • SmartChip management system is not empty yet and the printer keeps printing.

  • Page 67: Operation Panel After Printing

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.4 OPERATION PANEL AFTER PRINTING The operations performed after printing, are described here. 6.4.1 Cut off media with the printer knife The media cutting procedure is described below. Roll media is automatically cut after printing when "Auto" is set on the cut media menu and roll media has been set.

  • Page 68: Manually Cut Off Media

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.4.2 Manually cut off media This section explains how to cut the media manually. When "Manual" is set in the media cut menu, the media can be cut manually. Cut the media according to the following procedure.

  • Page 69: Menu Overview (1/7 - 7/7)

    Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU 6.5 MENU OVERVIEW (1/7 – 7/7) SetupMenu 1/7 Ink Status Origin Set (1/1) Bottom Left Right Test Print (1/2) Setup Adj. Uni-D Nozzle Check Adj. Bi-D (2/2) Palette Maintenance Media Set...
  • Page 70 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU (4/5) 2880 x 1440 4 pass 1440 x 2880 4 pass Diag 2880 4 pass (5/5) 540x720 2 pass 4 pass Direction (1/1) UniDir BiDir Repeat Prn (1/1) Count IntervalTime...
  • Page 71 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU SetupMenu 4/7 Utility (1/3) ErrorDisp (1/1) PaperDet, (1/2) Normal TakeUpRoll RollFeed (2/2) Prn+Wipe OnCleaning (1/1) Normal Little Powerfull Width (2/3) Prn + Wipe Smart Top (1/1) AutoCleaning (1/1) Waiting Before Print...
  • Page 72 Operation Instructions Spitfire 65/90 Extreme CHAPTER 6 : PRINTER MENU SetupMenu 5/7 DataDump (1/1) Start/End InkManager (1/2) HeadWash (1/1) InkLoad (1/1) Pump1 Pump2 InkChange (1/1) (2/2) LongStore (1/1) InkSupply (1/1) ChipMgr (1/1) Printer Cassette ColorMode* (1/1) 2*4_symm 2*4_1C1H (*) Only visible when printer mode is activated in the ChipMgr. menu.

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