JetPlate 7600 Setup Guide JetPlate Systems LLC 34 Franklin ST Nashua, NH 03064 (603) 882-5919 (877) 747-2372 All Trademarks used in this document are the properties of their respective owners. Rev. 1.
Contents CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Space Requirements for JetPlate & Proofer --------------------------------------------------------- 4 UV Light restrictions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP THE JETPLATE 7600 -----------------------------------------
CHAPTER 5: JETPROOF (OPTIONAL) --------------------------------------------------------------- 23 CHAPTER 6: JETPLATE 7600 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQS ---------------------------------- 24 JetPlate Faqs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 How do I check the alignment of the print head on the JetPlate 7600 and JetProof 7600? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Printing
Chapter 1: Overview This manual covers the assembly and initial adjustments of the JetPlate 7600 and JetProof 7600. • Space requirements for Jetplate & Proofer (optional) • UV Light restrictions • Setup JetPlate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assembling the JetPlate Nozzle Check and Alignment Installing PrintPlate Platen and Cover Installation Flushing and Charging Process • Setup the Proofer (optional) • Installing the JetPlate Rip 8.0.
UV Light restrictions • The printing plates used with the JetPlate System are UV-sensitive. Therefore, a yellow or low tungsten light environment is required for the JetPlate. All Trademarks used in this document are the properties of their respective owners. Rev. 1.
Chapter 2: Setting up the JetPlate 7600 Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand The JetPlate is shipped in two boxes: the JetPlate box and the Platen box. If you ordered the optional stand, you will have a third box. Skip this step if you did not order the optional stand. 1. Unpack the optional stand if ordered, and make sure you have all these items. You will also need a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Assemble the other leg and base in the same way. 4. Attach the bottom support bar as shown. Fasten the bar with one collar U) and one bolt (I) at each end. 5. Attach the top support bar as shown. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the four small screws (K). 6. Make sure each part of the stand is tightened securely. Unpacking the Printer 1. Open the JetPlate box. 2. Carefully remove all the small pieces including software, manuals, trays, cables, and set them out of the way.
6. Remove the cardboard panels from around the printer. 7. Take out the foam supports from under the printer. 8. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: • front cover • ink compartment cover (in front on the left) • maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 9. Open the front cover. Then unscrew the bolt and remove the bracket securing the print head. Save the bolt and bracket in case you need to ship the printer. 10.
2. Using two people, hold the printer at the indicated locations. Then set it on the stand as shown. 3. Fasten the printer to the stand with wing screws Q and washers (M). Attaching the Paper Basket This section is for the Optional Proofer ONLY! 1. Attach the metal rods as shown. The free ends of the rods should point outward. 2. Snap the basket's plastic connectors onto the metal rods at the rear of the stand. (The rear connectors are labeled with an R.
3. Rotate the front bar once as shown, so the fabric folds around the bar. 4. Snap the connectors onto the front metal rods. 5. Check underneath the printer for packing tape. 6. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the casters. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are meant for moving the printer for only a short distance.) Lock the casters and extend the stabilizer knobs after moving.
Installing the Ink Cartridges Make sure you've removed the shipping bracket before installing ink cartridges. Make sure the first ink cartridges you install are the correct type for your printer: EPSON UltraChrome" ink or EPSON Photographic Dye'" ink. The chips on the cartridges are programmed to initialize the printer as the correct ink model. This determines the type of ink your printer will use for its entire lifetime. The JetPlate 7600 uses only the ink cartridges supplied by JetPlate Systems, Inc.
6. Install the ink cartridges in the printer. Hold each cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Insert it until the corresponding Ink Out light turns off on the control panel. Photographic Dye ink users: insert the black ink cartridges in the first two slots on the left. UltraChrome ink users: if you're installing the included cartridges, insert the Photo Black cartridge in the first slot on the left, then insert the Light Black cartridge in the second slot. 7.
3. Make sure the printer is turned on. Press the Paper Source button until the Roll Auto Cut light comes on. 4. Move the paper lever back to the released position. 5. Feed the paper into the slot. 6. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 7. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge of the paper with the horizontal row of holes, as shown. (Do not extend the paper past the row of holes). 8.
9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). The paper feeds into printing position automatically and READY appears on the control panel. Installing the JetPlate Rip 8.0.4 Now is the time to install the JetPlate Rip 8.0.4. Follow the instructions in the JetPlate Rip Manual (this must be done before connecting the printers to the computer. The Rip installer also installs the printer drivers).
3. Connect the tier USB hub port. flat end of the USB cable to your computer's USB port or a first Connecting to the Parallel Port (Windows Only) To use the printer's built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, bidirectional, parallel cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface.
If dots are missing from the pattern, as shown below, clean the print head as described in the next section. Cleaning the Print Head from the Control Panel 1. Make sure all of the 7 Ink Out lights on the printer's control panel are off. If an Ink Out light is flashing or on, you need to replace the corresponding ink cartridge. 2. Press the Cleaning button and hold it for at least 3 seconds. The Pause light flashes as the printer cleans its print head.
When performing the BI-D adjustments, always do them in this order: UNI-D ALL, then BI-D BLACK, and then BI-D ALL. Do not repeat the BI-D BLACK (K1) adjustment afterward. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then load roll paper that is at least 24 inches wide. For best results, use EPSON Doubleweight Matte paper (this is the type of paper that came with your printer).
4. Use the or button to select the number of the straightest line. Note that 5 is always the default selection. 5. Press Enter to accept your selection and go to the next group of lines. 6. Repeat this process to examine each of the other color groups in row # 1: C, M, Lc, Lm, and Y. In each case, select the number of the straightest line, then press Enter. 7. Repeat this process to examine the groups of lines in rows #2 and #3. 8. When done, press Pause to exit the head alignment.
patterns to make your adjustments, instead of the ones printed toward the left or right. 2. Look at the display screen on the printer. It shows #1 K1. Do not change the adjustment value for K1. Press Enter and continue with the following steps. 3. The printer is now prompting you to choose the best block in the group labeled K2 in row #1. 4. Use your own eye loupe or the one that came with the printer to determine which block has the least visible vertical line.
Chapter 3: Platen and Cover Installation • The JetPlate 7600 is now ready for the Platen. 1. Remove the roll of paper from the JetPlate 7600. 2. Open the roll cover. 3. Remove the 2 screws securing the black (left) spindle support and remove the support (1 upper (rear) and 1 lower (front)). 4. Remove the 3 screws from the white (right) spindle support and remove the spindle support (1 upper (rear), 1 lower (front), and 1 middle). 5.
Chapter 4: Flushing and Charging Now it is time to charge the JetPlate with Plate Marker. Draining The JetPlate 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off your JetPlate 7600. Raise the ink locking lever. Remove ALL the ink cartridges. Insert draining cartridges into all seven channels. Each cartridge is keyed to a specific ink channel. Lower the ink locking lever. Enter Override mode 1. Enter the service mode by pressing Paper Source + Paper Feed Down + Cut/Eject on the control panel, while turning on the printer. 2.
5. Perform an initial fill as described above. This procedure will take about 10 minutes. 6. The printer will begin to charge the system with the maintenance fluid. This procedure will take about 10 minutes. 7. Remove the LK, C, M, LC, and LM cartridges and replace with blocking cartridges. 8. Perform two initial fills as described above, with blocking in all but the black and yellow. 9. Remove the maintenance cartridges from the black and yellow and replace with draining cartridges. 10.
The JetPlate 7600 is now ready to make plates (see the JetPlate Rip Manual for instructions). Chapter 5: JetProof (optional) The optional JetProof 7600 is shipped in one box (two if the optional stand is purchased too). 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the instructions above to assemble the optional stand. Follow the steps above for attaching the basket. Follow the instructions above to setup the JetProof. Follow the instructions in Nozzle Check and Alignment. The JetProof 7600 is now ready for use.
Chapter 6: JetPlate 7600 Troubleshooting Faqs JetPlate Faqs How do I check the alignment of the print head on the JetPlate 7600 and JetProof 7600? If banding appears on your prints, or vertical lines are not straight, you need to align the print head. Although you can align the print head using the printer software, it's best to do this from the control panel. This aligns the print head for all modes and resolutions.
Examining the UNI-D ALL Alignment Pattern. Follow these steps when the UNI-D ALL patterns finish printing: 1. Depending on the width of the plate or paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Locate the patterns in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follow, refer to those patterns to make your adjustments, instead of the ones printed toward the left or right. 2. Look at the the printer. prompting you to line in the group #1.
Examining the BI-D BLACK Alignment Pattern. Follow these steps when the BI-D BLACK patterns finish printing: 1. Depending on the width of the plate or paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Locate the patterns in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follow, refer to those patterns to make your adjustments, instead of the ones printed toward the left or right. 2. Look at the display screen on the printer.
Follow the steps below when the BI-D ALL patterns finish printing. IMPORTANT: Do not enter an adjustment value for K1 when prompted, or your color adjustments won't be accurate. 1. Depending on the width of the paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Locate the patterns in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follow, refer to those patterns to make your adjustments, instead of the ones printed toward the left or right.
6. Repeat this process to examine the remaining blocks in row #1: C, M, Lc, Lm, and Y. In each case, select the number of the best block, then press Enter. 7. Repeat this process to examine the groups of blocks in rows #2 and #3. IMPORTANT: Do not enter an adjustment value for K1 when prompted, or your color adjustments won't be accurate. 8. When done, press Pause to exit the head alignment.
1. Press the Cleaning button and hold it for 3 seconds. The Pause light flashes as the printer cleans its print head. The cleaning cycle takes about 60 seconds and does not use any plates or paper. 2. When the Pause light goes off, print the nozzle check again to confirm that the head is clean. You may need to run the cleaning 3-4 times to get a clean nozzle check pattern. For effective cleaning, ALWAYS run a nozzle check between cleaning cycles. 3.
