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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions English TABLE OF CONTENTS Regularisation and safety information.................. 7 Introduction............................7 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ......................7 Comply with following regulations ....................7 Important safety instructions ......................8 Product Overview........................11 Part names and functions ......................11 2.1.1...
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions English Periodical maintenance ......................45 Done by end user ........................... 45 4.1.1 Daily Maintenance ........................46 4.1.2 Weekly Maintenance........................48 4.1.3 Other maintenance ........................50 4.1.4 Cleaning ............................. 55 Done by authorised Mutoh technician.................... 57 Prepartions before printing....................
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel operating this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels.
Stop using your printer if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Switch the printer off 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.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Spitfire Mild Solvent Inks • General information: Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation is needed for at least 48 hours after the accident.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not to be used for a long time. Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfil the conditions below.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 Front Name Function To perform a part of the daily and weekly maintenance. For example cleaning around Maintenance Area the heads.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.2 Rear 3 2 1 Name Function Interface connector This is the connector to which the interface cable is connected AC inlet This is the inlet interface to which the power plug is connected...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.3 Heater system Heater Element Temperature Function → Open the pores to make the media more receptive for Spitfire Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 – 50°C Mild Solvent Ink.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.4 Operation panel 2.1.4.1 Printer The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions. The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW (2) LCD monitor and light indicators. Name Colour Status Function The monitor displays the operation status and error LCD monitor messages of the printer. (20 characters x 4 lines) The printer is on.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.4.2 Winding System The operation panel is used to set operational conditions. Name Function Part of the operation panel controlling the unwinder 100. Part of the operation panel controlling the winder 100.
2.2 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS The complete in-the-box configuration of the Spitfire 100 Extreme exists out of 7 boxes (located at the right side of the machine when standing in front of it), 2 empty cores and 2 media core braces for heavy rolls.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Box 3/4: Media Shaft Spacer Set Spacer Media Shaft 74 mm Set screws Box 4/4: User and good shape kit 6 months Part number: KY-80239 Wipers Pump tubing...
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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3 BASICS 3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 3.1.1 Switch ON the power of the printer. Switch the power of the unit ON according to following procedure. Step 1 : Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit ON.
Loading, installing and setting media are very important handlings when you want to obtain a perfect print quality. When the media is not loaded centrally, not installed properly… head crashes, banding can occur. Also the complete winding system should be installed and aligned properly by an Authorized Mutoh Technician.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.2 Loading Roll media Please follow the procedure below to install and load roll media. Step 1 : Make sure the printer and Unwinder/Winder 100 are switched ON. Step 2 : Press the [F4] key in the main menu to raise the pressure rollers or use the foot pedal of the printer.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 9 : Install the media between the two roll units at the back of the machine. Loosen the handles to move the roll units left and right. Step 10 : Be sure that the media is loaded centrally. This to be sure that the media is wound up straight.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 12 : Use the foot-switch to release some media on the rear. Step 13 : Load media through the rear swingbar, over the print platform, under the pressure rollers as pictured below.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 18 : Forward the media until you can stick it to the core installed between the front roll units. Make sure to have an equal tension on both sides of the media.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.3 Loading sheet media Please follow the procedure below to load sheet media. Step 1 : Make sure the printer is switched ON. Step 2 : Press the [F4] key in the main menu to raise the pressure rollers or use the foot pedal of the printer.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.4 Using media retainers. Some media is fragile for cockling. When installing the media retainers at the edge of the media, the media is kept down and the risk of head crashes and bad print quality is smaller.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.5 Using the media core braces. Media core braces are developed to prevent the media cores to bend while printing. This could cause bad print quality or paper slant.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.3.3 Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace ink cassettes. Step 1 : If the printer is switched on, make sure of the following • Printing or other operations are not performed.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.4 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE Read following information on when and how to replace the cutting blade. 3.4.1 Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions. a. Media cannot be cut clearly b.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.5 REPLACING THE WASTE BOTTLE Read following information on when and how to replace the waste bottle. 3.5.1 Replacement Time Replace the waste bottle when the waste bottle is full. This is determined firmware wise.
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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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:...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.6.3 Transferring ink volume 3.6.3.1 Via the smart chip reader slot Please follow the instructions below to transfer the ink volume on the SmartChips to the SmartChip Management System.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 5 : Remove the SmartChip card after the transfer has been finished and press the ENTER key afterwards. Step 6 : The printer returns to the ChipStatus menu.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.7 UNATTENDED PRINTING OR LEAVE PRINTER IDLE DURING NIGHT 3.7.1 Unattended Printing. It is not recommended to leave the printer unattended. Some things should be checked frequently: • Does the media still go straight through the printer? •...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.7.2 Leave your printer IDLE during night. In case you want to leave your printer IDLE during the night for some reason, a special procedure should be followed. Step 1 : Before leaving the office: a.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.8 LONGSTORE 3.8.1 Procedure to LongStore When you transport the printer or leave the printer for more than 5 days unused, the printer should be stored with cleaning liquid, also named “LongStore”...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.8.2 Starting up after a LongStore. Please follow the procedure below to start up your Spitfire 100 Extreme after a LongStore. Step 1 : Go to menu 6/7 and choose “TubingFlush”.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 6 : Insert Spitfire Mild Solvent ink Cassettes, and Stabilizer liquid in case of 2x6, according to the ink configuration label and charge for 3 minutes Go to the Ink Manager Menu > Charge/Discharge, set the following parameters in this order.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.9 TRANSFERRING THE PRINTER 3.9.1 Hints, tips and warnings When transporting the printer to its final location pay attention to the following: a. Only use the strengthening arms (1) to move the printer.
Step 4 : Perform a fine adjustment of image quality. Step 5 : Check if the winding system is still well aligned. Caution Do NOT transport the printer to another room without contacting your local Authorized Mutoh Dealer. AP-77200, Rev. 1.1, 05/07/07...
Please find below more details about the daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and also about how to replace consumables such as ink cassettes, cutting blade… For some maintenance, an authorized Mutoh Technician should be contacted as described in the next chapter.
Find a Good Shape Kit to perform the daily maintenance in-the-box. Normally this is enough for 6 months. In case you are out of stock, order a new kit at Mutoh Order Entry Department. The product code of the kit is KY-80228 Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Step 4 : Close the front cover and strike the ENTER key to let the carriage move back to its home position Step 5 : Perform a tubing flush (F2 in Menu 6/7) Step 6 : Open the front cover when message below is displayed.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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 dry. 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.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Step 5 : Remove the spitting box mesh with a little screwdriver and put it in a little bowl with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid for a week. Spitting box mesh...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3 Other maintenance 4.1.3.1 Replacing the wipers This should be done every month. Please follow the procedure below. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”. The carriage will move to the manual cleaning area on the left of the machine.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.2 Replacing the pump tubings. This should be done every month. Step 1 : Before replacing the tubings, be sure to perform a tubing flush and power OFF the machine.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.3 Replacing the absorbent behind the maintenance station. This should be done every month. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”. The carriage will move to the manual cleaning area on the left of the machine.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.5 Changing the absorbent in the manual cleaning station This should be done every 3 months. Step 1 : Open the front cover. Step 2 : Replace the sponge.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.6 Replacing the spitting box mesh set. This should be done every half year. Notes Use gloves and tweezers to change the mesh in the flushing box. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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.
CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.2 DONE BY AUTHORISED MUTOH TECHNICIAN This section describes the periodical services which should ONLY be done by an Authorised Mutoh Technician. This periodical service ensures stable printout quality of the machine. Perform periodical inspections according to the table below.
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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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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. •...
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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.2.2 How to change the step 1) Via the status screen Step 1 : Press in the Ready to print screen Step 2 : Press Step 3 :...
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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: Step 1 : Go to the Dist.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.2.3 How to determine the step To determine the correct step, a step adjustment file is implemented in the firmware. In the test print menu 2/2, via the [F3] key, a pattern can be printed.
(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 •...
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.1.3 Changing between the screens To change the printer status, follow the steps below. • 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 –...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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. Notes For information of the name and function of each key, refer to "Operation panel".
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU To select head To choose which head should be cleaned (ALL, head 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) Little, normal or a powerful cleaning? - …….-...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.2.3.1 Change the heater temperature To change the temperature of one of the heaters, press the [F1-F4] key on the operation panel. The display will mention the following: Press the [F2] key to decrease the temperature.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.2.5 [ENTER] - Print mode check Use the following procedure to check the print mode currently set. Step 1 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.3 OPERATING PANEL DURING PRINTING When sending a file to your printer, following messages can be displayed. 6.3.1 When heaters are not ready The printer will not start printing before heaters are ready. Following message will be displayed.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions 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.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.3.2.4 [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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.4 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING The operations performed after printing, are described here. 6.4.1 Automatic Media Cutting The media cutting procedure is described below. Roll media is automatically cut after printing when "Auto" has been set on the cut media menu and roll media has been set.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.4.2 Manual Media Cutting This section explains how to cut the media manually. When "Manual" is set in the media cut menu, the media can be cut manually.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU It is also possible to cut the media with a knife using the knife guide. Description Knife guide Description Knife guide Knife AP-77200, Rev. 1.1, 05/07/07...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.5.1 Menu 1/7 Ink Status / ChipStatus 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...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU Direction (1/1) UniDir BiDir HeadSet (1/2) Native 1234 Set 5678 Set Alternate (2/2) FAST A HeadSpeed (1/1) Normal Fine (2/2) Repeat Prn (1/1) Count IntervalTime Weaving (1/2) Sign/Quality...
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.5.4 Menu 4/7 Utility (1/3) ErrorDisp (1/1) OnCleaning (1/1) Normal Little Powerful Width Prn + Wipe (2/3) Cover Fan (1/1) Smart Top (1/1) AutoCleaning (1/1) Waiting Before Print...
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