iSys iTerra IJ1800 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    IJ1800 User Guide Page 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Imaging Systems Group Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. iSys - The Imaging Systems Group Inc. 911 - 28th Street N.E. Calgary, AB CANADA T2A 7X1 Phone 1-866-415-4797 Fax: (403) 204-1971 e-mail: support@isys-group.com...
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Printer Box

    1 Unpacking the Printer Box STEP 1.1 STEP 1.2 The iTerra IJ1800 Printer will be Unwrap the packaging and remove lid shipped on a skid. from printer box. STEP 1.3 STEP 1.4 The printer pedestal box should be Remove the outer shell of the box.
  • Page 4: Assembling The Printer Pedestal

    Assembling the Printer Pedestal STEP 2.1 STEP 2.2 Use parts 2 and 3 to attach the printer Assemble pedestal legs left and right. to the pedestal. Page 4...
  • Page 5 Install printer left and right supports onto the legs. cross beam. STEP 2.5 STEP 2.6 Install the media locator plate onto Once you have the printer unwrapped, attach the right leg and left leg. the iTerra IJ1800 printer to the pedestal. Page 5...
  • Page 6: Unwrapping The Printer

    Unwrapping the Printer STEP 3.1 STEP 3.2 Place the printer on the floor near the Make sure both packaging end caps are assembled pedestal. removed from the printer. STEP 3.3 STEP 3.4 Remove the printer from the plastic bag. The printer is now ready to be placed on the pedestal.
  • Page 7 Allen Key. See illustration pedestal, place the printer on a stable in Step 2.6. surface, respecting the weight and dimensions of the iTerra IJ1800 (described in previous step). STEP 3.7 Once the printer is secured to the pedestal remove tape and the little storage bags from the printer.
  • Page 8: Assembling The Media Basket

    Assembling the Media Basket STEP 4.1 Attach basket to the mounting bracket. STEP 4.1.2 Page 8...
  • Page 9 Assembling the Media Basket - continued STEP 4.2 STEP 4.3 Once the printer is mounted onto the Ensure the locator pin of the pedestal pedestal, attach the basket to the crossbeam sticks through the slot of the pedestal cross support beam. basket bracket.
  • Page 10: Removal Of Printer Packaging

    Removal of Printer Packaging STEP 5.1 STEP 5.2 Open the hinged flaps on the right side of Close the hinged flaps at the right of the the printer. Remove the foam packaging. printer. STEP 5.3 STEP 5.4 Insert the power cable into the printer Press the Power key to switch the printer and then, into the power socket.
  • Page 11: Installing Ink Cartridges

    *NOTE: Ink Cartridges MUST be installed prior to insertion of printheads* STEP 6.1 STEP 6.2 Open the hinged flaps at the right of the The ink cartridges for the iTerra IJ1800 printer. are available through iSys Media. They can be ordered by calling:...
  • Page 12: Installing The Printheads

    Installing the Printheads STEP 7.1 STEP 7.2 Open the second hinged flap at the right. Wait 30 seconds before opening the The print carriage will move to the left, printhead cover A. then back to the right. Wait for it to stop. STEP 7.3 STEP 7.4 Pull the printhead cover up and towards...
  • Page 13 STEP 7.7 STEP 7.8 Press the printheads firmly into their Once all of the printheads are in place, appropriate slots so they click into place, pull the whole printhead cover forward. returning the handle to its lower position. STEP 7.9 STEP 7.10 Return the printhead cover to its original Lower the two hinged flaps until flap 2...
  • Page 14 Step 7.11 Wait until the timer icon disappears from the front panel. Page 14...
  • Page 15: Loading Fanfold Paper

    Loading Fanfold Paper STEP 8.1 STEP 8.2 At the back of the printer, adjust the Load the paper into the back of the guide to match the width of the paper printer, ensuring the I-Mark is facing currently being used. Please note, only down on the right hand side.
  • Page 16: Ip Configuration And Driver Installation

    1. Connect the printer to the network. The printer will try to obtain IP from your DHCP server. 2. Power on the printer. 3. Insert the iTerra IJ1800 CD into your PC (see example on next page). 4. Follow the instructions below to set up IP and install the driver. Page 16...
  • Page 17 IP Configuration and Driver Installation - continued SEE ATTACHED CD: Part Number: CD-IJ1800 STEP 9.1 Insert the IJ1800 CD and enter the JetDirect folder Page 17...
  • Page 18 STEP 9.2 Select the .exe for your language (i.e. EN=English) STEP 9.3 The InstallShield Wizerd will begin. Page 18...
  • Page 19 STEP 9.4 Click the „Next‟ Button. STEP 9.5 Select “Wired” option and click the „Next‟ button. Page 19...
  • Page 20 STEP 9.6 Message - Notice about Firewalls. Click the „Next‟ button. STEP 9.7 If this message appears click the „Unblock‟ button. Page 20...
  • Page 21 STEP 9.8 Select the printer iTerra IJ1800 and click „Next‟. STEP 9.9 Setup is checking components. Page 21...
  • Page 22 STEP 9.10 Select the second option and click „Next‟. STEP 9.11 Select CD and the folder „iSys iTerra IJ1800 Driver‟. Open the folder containing the Driver for your operating system. Select the file „.inf‟ and click „Open‟. Page 22...
  • Page 23 STEP 9.12 Select the iSys iTerra IJ1800 and click „Next”. STEP 9.13 Click „Printer Properties‟ button to Set IP address. Page 23...
  • Page 24 STEP 9.11 Select the tab „TCP/IP and type your IP address. Page 24...
  • Page 25 STEP 9.12 Click „Install‟. STEP 9.13 Click „Continue Anyway‟. Page 25...
  • Page 26 STEP 9.14 Click „Finish‟. Page 26...
  • Page 27: Manually Installing The Ij1800 Driver

    10 Manually Installing the IJ1800 Driver – Windows XP and Windows 2000 (Centronics or USB) STEP 10.1 You will need the driver CD or the driver files from the „The Imaging Systems Group‟ website www.isys-group.com Open the Printers folder. (Mouse Click) start/Settings/Printers or (Keyboard Sequence) Windows Key, s, p STEP 10.2...
  • Page 28 10 Manually Installing the IJ1800 Driver – Windows XP and Windows 2000 - continued STEP 10.3 Click „Next ‟. STEP 10.4 Select how you would like the printer to be connected. Make sure the „Automatically . . . ‟ checkbox is UNCHECKED Page 28...
  • Page 29 STEP 10.5 Select the output port you would like then select „Next >‟ Note: if the printer is on a TCP/IP address, use the Jetdirect Software supplied to change the IP address of the printer. Then use „create a new port:‟ option if a TCP/IP port has not already been created. To create a TCP/IP port you will need the printers IP address.
  • Page 30 STEP 10.6 Select „Have Disk‟ STEP 10.7 Select „Browse‟. Page 30...
  • Page 31 STEP 10.8 Select CD and the folder „iSys iTerra IJ1800 Driver‟. Open the folder containing the Driver for your operating system. Select the file „.inf‟ and click „Open‟. Page 31...
  • Page 32 STEP 10.9 Select the file „.inf‟ and click „Open‟. STEP 10.10 Click „Next‟. Page 32...
  • Page 33 STEP 10.11 Select „Replace existing driver‟ and click „Next‟ STEP 10.12 You can change the name of the printer if you like to something more recognizable such as „Jerry‟s IJ1800 Printer‟. Then click „Next‟. Page 33...
  • Page 34 STEP 10.13 You may share the printer with other users if you like. Click „Share name‟ and enter the information. Click „Next‟. STEP 10.14 Click „Next”. Page 34...
  • Page 35 STEP 10.15 Click „Finish‟. STEP 10.16 Click „Continue Anyway‟. Once the files are copied, the printer is ready for use. Page 35...
  • Page 36: Installation Of Printer Monitor Application

    11 Installation of the Printer Monitor Application The iSys IJ1800 Printer Monitor application allows the user to view the status of the printer as well as run any necessary function to keep the quality of your printout looking its best.
  • Page 37 STEP 11.2 NOTE: Running the application for the first time will require that you know the IJ1800‟s IP address. If you have the printer driver installed for the printer you would like to monitor, you can usually retrieve the IP address from the Printer Properties under the Ports tab. STEP 11.3 Right clicking on the printer will open a selection sheet where you can select the Properties item.
  • Page 38 STEP 11.4 Notice the IP in the above case. The IP for this printer would be „192.168.102.206‟. If you still don‟t know the IP address, you should talk to your technical support personal. STEP 11.5 Running the Application Functionality – The Settings Tab Upon running the application for the first, the application looks very plain.
  • Page 39 STEP 11.6 Through clicking the “Add IP” button, a few more input items are revealed. STEP 11.7 After you have entered an IP address and a text reference about the printer (you will see we have entered the IP address “192.168.102.206”...
  • Page 40 You can Add another IP Address, Modify the current selected IP address or reference, Delete the selected line or test whether or not the application can detected a IJ1800 at the IP address you entered. Note: the „Test IP‟ button will turn green if an IJ1800 was found or turn red if one wasn‟t.
  • Page 41 STEP 11.9 Functionality – The Advanced Tab The third tab labelled „Advanced‟ allows the user to apply some maintenance functions to the printer. Align Printhead – Aligns the printheads so colors register correctly Clean Pens – Used when print nozzles appear clogged Media Calibration –...
  • Page 42 STEP 11.10 IMPORTANT: Media calibration requires a sheet of blank paper, the same as the fan fold media you are using with minimum dimensions of 11”x17”. Page 42...
  • Page 43 STEP 11.11 a) Insert a blank sheet of paper into the rear paper path using the 11” side as the side that enters the printer first. Wait until the paper has been accepted and that there are no paper skew issues or front panel errors.
  • Page 44: Operating The Front Panel

    Appendix A Operating the Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Display The front panel (or control panel) of the The numbers correspond to the following printer gives information about the status elements: of the printer, and also has three keys (or 1.
  • Page 45 Front Panel Display 3. Cancel key: Cancels the current operation. 4. Attention light: The Attention (yellow) light is on when the printer requires a user action - for example, to close the top cover (if the display is blank). 5. Power key: Turns the power on and off.
  • Page 46 Busy Paper Status When flashing: Printing, canceling job, When flashing: Out of paper or paper drying, powering off. The icon flickers if stalled. the top or side cover is open. Action: Add paper or clear the paper path. Action: Close the top cover or close the When off: Normal.
  • Page 47 When off: Normal. Hardware Error Unload Paper When flashing: Hardware error. When flashing: The printer is waiting for Action: Call iSys Authorized Service you to unload the paper manually. Action: Unload the paper completely. Personnel Phone: 1-866-415-4797 When off: Normal.
  • Page 48: Unloading Fanfold Paper

    Appendix B Unloading Fanfold Paper Tear at Perforations Unloading Paper Tear the paper at the perforations closest If you want to unload the fanfold paper to the front of the printer. press the cancel and OK keys on the front panel at the same time.
  • Page 49: Paper Jam

    Appendix C Paper Jam Press the OK button (the upper right key) Turn off the printer. on the printer's front panel. If this does not solve the problem . . . Tear the fanfold paper at the perforations Move the media width slider away from the to remove excess paper from the front paper.
  • Page 50 Put the media width slider back to its Turn on the printer. original location. Reload a clean I-Mark sheet of paper. Page 50...

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