User's Guide for NovaJet® PRO 600e Printers Americas Edition P/N 210131-2 Rev. C (text P/N 210636-1) Copyright ENCAD, Inc. 1998 NOVAJET®, ENCAD® and Quality Imaging Supplies™ are trademarks of ENCAD, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide WARRANTY CLAIMS United States ENCAD®, Inc., warrants its printers (“PRODUCT”) to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. In order to submit a Warranty claim, please contact the ENCAD Help Desk at (619) 452-4350. ENCAD reserves the right to make changes or improvements to Products, without incurring any obligation to similarly alter Products previously purchased.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide FCC Statement (U.S.A.) The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of the ENCAD printers. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE FOR CLASS B DEVICE Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Material safety data sheet To obtain information on the proper use, handling, and disposal of any ENCAD QIS ink, consult the material safety data sheet included in the ink kit or obtain a copy from ENCAD, Inc. at: 6059 Cornerstone Court West San Diego, California 92121-3734 (619) 452-4350 International users should contact their local dealer or distributors.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Manual organization It is not necessary to read this manual from cover to cover. Reading Chapters 1 through 3 will give you an understanding of printer's basic operation. Your particular needs will determine how you use the rest of the guide. Chapter 1 Introduction - Introduces the printer and provides basic guidelines for getting the best print quality.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................. 1-1 Printing with NovaJet PRO 600e printers .... 1-1 Obtaining quality results ............................. 1-2 Nine Factors that Affect Print Quality ......... 1-5 Chapter 2 Getting started .............. 2-1 Using the control panel ............................... 2-1 Choosing menu functions .......................... 2-2 Setting the language .................................. 2-2 Loading media ..............................
1 This user guide covers the NovaJet PRO 600e printers. NovaJet PRO 600e printers are wide-format color inkjet printers that give you professionalquality output with all the brilliance and gloss of liquid ink. For signmakers, service bureaus, photographic services, creative and business professionals, ENCAD printers let you experience the value of exceptional graphics quality. The NovaJet PRO 600e printers cut hours of production time, while giving you the dramatic impact of high fidelity images.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide If your applications do not support HP RTL, there are several software utilities available to convert various raster file formats (TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc.) into HP RTL. There are also more than 50 Raster Image Processors (RIPs) which convert Postscript or CGM to HP RTL. When choosing a RIP or a file format converter for output to the printer, make sure it has the features you need. (Contact your ENCAD distributor or dealer for an up-to-date listing.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GO (Graphic Outdoor) QIS Inks™ bring an entirely new level of color and image quality to the outdoor graphics industry and offers complete compatibility with industry standards. Getting consistent inkjet quality for outdoor applications requires a carefully coordinated approach - the Graphic Outdoor Matched System. Inks, media, and laminates are all scientifically matched to each other and to your printer.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Choose the right media You can rely on ENCAD QIS Media for rich, vivid images across the entire color spectrum. QIS Media is specially formulated to demanding specifications, strict performance criteria, and uncompromising quality controls. This assures superb interaction with QIS Ink and flawless performance with the printer. ENCAD offers a wide range of sheet and roll media and is always adding new products.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Print on the correct side! Roll media is wound with the coated side out. Cut sheet media has an ink-receptive and a non-ink-receptive side. The sheets are notched to help you orient them correctly. To assure that you print on the correct side, be sure that the notch is in the upper right corner when you feed the sheet into the printer. Handle with care! Handle your media carefully to avoid creases, scrapes, and tears. Avoid crushing or damaging roll media edges.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. Use the highest quality type of image possible. Check to make sure the image is in focus and exposed properly. Scan it with the best scanner possible. Scan it at the proper resolution. Color correct and sharpen the image with software. Ensure your color profile accurately reflects the exact ink and media you are using. Use the best diffusion pattern available in your RIP. Use only the best possible ink and media combinations.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Scanner Type How you get the original image into the computer is important to the overall printing process as scanner quality varies greatly. Using a scanner that meets the requirement of the overall print quality is essential to have enough color fidelity and edge clarity. An image scanned with a low end scanner will lose detail, clarity, and color.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Color Correction - all scanners give the image a slight color cast during the scanning process. This happens because all light sensing devices have a slight bias. The easiest way to correct most of this color cast is to use a function such as Auto Levels in PhotoShop. This function finds the whitest pixel and the darkest pixel in an image and distributes all colors in-between. This works well on 75% of all images that are properly exposed.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Ink and Media Using the right ink and media is a much bigger factor in print quality than most inkjet users realize. It takes many months of using a printer before a user begins to understand what an exceptional print looks like. Then and only then can they fully appreciate what quality materials and inks can do. Inks must be developed specifically for a particular head, otherwise, cartridge reliability will be severely reduced.
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Getting started 2 This chapter gives you details on setting up your printer and using the functions available on its panel. Before you start, be sure that: all packing materials have been removed from the carriage • the power cord is plugged in • you have connected your printer to your computer using either a parallel (IEEE 1284) or ImageWriter II serial cable or network controller • the printer is turned on before attempting to print • driver software and color links are installed.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide The menu tree in Appendix C summarizes all the printer modes and their functions. Printer control panel Two types of menus are displayed: action menus provide a list of additional menus or immediate tasks to perform. Selection menus let you view and modify values. Choosing menu functions To select a function, press the button adjacent to the function displayed. The display will list options available for the selected function. Press the Next Option or Prev.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide IMPORTANT! Depending on the model, the printer can use media up to 60" wide. The rolls can be heavy, so you may want to have someone help you to load them. Before starting, be sure that you have a take-up roll core available which is the same width as the media you are loading. ! If your roll media has wrinkled or damaged edges, cut off the damaged part of the roll prior to loading to prevent the media from jamming in the printer.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2 Press Load Media to move the media into printing position. 3 As printing progresses, media is looped down in front of the take-up core until it is detected by the sensor on the printer stand leg. The take-up rolls then activate to roll the media. Be sure not to block the sensor! Using the take-up roll The take-up roll allows unattended printing by automatically winding printed media onto a core. In this mode, the automatic cutter is disabled.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Note: If you are running narrow media, and depending on ambient temperature and humidity, you may want to set a dry time and/or turn on the dryer as described in Chapter 3 if you are running a long plot. Because of the print speed and the narrow media, the ink may otherwise not have sufficient time to dry before the media is rolled onto the take-up core. ➪ To unload the take-up roll ➪ Press the Cut button to cut the media. Release the adjustable roll guide.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide The cutter fits in the slot on the left side of the carriage. Install the cutter by inserting it into the carriage. 2 3 ➪ Push the cutter into the slot until it clicks into place. Press the Access Cartridges button to move the carriage back into the service station. This ensures that the cutter blade is in the home position. To remove the cutter 1 2 3 Press the Utility/Access Cartridges button to move the carriage to the center of the platen. Press the knife latch down.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To fill the ink reservoirs Open the cover on the left side of the printer to access the ink reservoirs. Unscrew the cap of one reservoir. Open only one reservoir at a time to prevent contamination with other inks. 2 Remove cap from the bottle. 3 Make sure the ink color and type matches the reservoir and pour in the ink. Do not put more than 375 ml of ink in the reservoirs or fill more than 1/2” from the top of the reservoir. Be sure to use the same type of ink (i.e.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2 Cartridges are prefilled and preprimed. Remove the cartridge from the sealed bag and remove the shipping cap. 3. Install it bottom first into the correct slot on the carrier. DO NOT REMOVE THE BLUE TAPE FROM THE JET PLATE. Tilt the cartridge up until it clicks into place. Make sure the cartridge is frimly seated.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2 3 4 6 Rotate the cartridge one complete revolution counterclockwise to ensure that there are no twists in the ink delivery line. Check for ink on the jet plate. Continuous bleeding of the jet plate indicates a loss of vacuum in the cartridge or an air leak in the lines. A small amount of ink can be cleaned off the jet plate by dabbing with a moist, lint-free cloth. 7 Insert the cartridge into the carriage. 8 Repeat with each cartridge.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Place the suction end of the NovaPrime over the jet area of the cartridge. 12 Make sure the Novaprime is making good contact with the jet area. Pulse he pump 3 - 5 times, until the ink is visible in the Novaprime sight tube. Maintain good contact between the inkjet plate and the pump for an additional 5 seconds. When removing the NovaPrime, use the siliconoe tip to whipe and clean the jet plate. Remember to clean ink from the silicone tip before moving to the next cartridge.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Printing the prime pattern Before printing and at regular intervals during printing, the printer wipes the ink cartridge jets at the service station. This function is user selectable during printing or between prints. Still, ink cartridge jets can become clogged, especially with prolonged exposure to the air or with non-use. Printing the Prime pattern helps to clear the jets and to check that the ink cartridges fire properly.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Clogged jets If a jet is clogged, it will appear in the prime pattern as a gap in the sloping line for each cartridge. Clogged jets cannot be automatically detected and therefore must be cleared manually. To clear a clogged jet, clean and prime the affected cartridge according to the instructions in Chapter 4. Your goal is to eliminate all gaps in the “stair step” pattern before starting your job.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To print the manual jet compensation list: 1 From the main menu, select Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Open Jet Menu/Print Jet List. The jet status list prints as illustrated below, showing current jet compensation list by number for each cartridge. Y: None M: 1,3,10 C: None K: 10, 21, 30, 128 2 To add a jet to the compensation list, press the button that designates the color of the cartridge where the jet resides.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Color calibration aligns the inkjets of the cartridges to each other. Misalignment can result from small tolerance variations in cartridges during manufacturing and from cartridge alignment in the printer. Color test patterns let you check the horizontal and vertical alignment values and adjust them for the best printing results. A loupe is provided in the accessory box to help you check the prints.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ... -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 ... Vertical head-to-head test pattern 2 3 4 Examine the registration + in the Current Heads Test Pattern. If they are in register, your calibrtion is correct. if not, perform the followig steps to align the printerheads. Press Cyan Adjust - Vertical. Examine the Vertical Head-to-Head Test Pattern and enter the number that represents the best color alignment for cyan-vertical.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To clear cartridge recognition error 1 2 3 Press Access Cartridges to move the carriage to the position which allows replacement of the ink cartridges. Verify that four ENCAD NovaJet PRO 600e cartridges are installed. Replace any invalid cartridges. Press OK. If the problem has been corrected, the printer will proceed with the print request. If the problem remains, the printer will beep. Pausing the printer To pause the printer while printing, press the Pause button.
Printer options 3 You can define printer options through your application software or by choosing settings from the printer's control panel. The following printer options described in this chapter: • • • • Initialize (return to printer default settings) Print mode Paper Options User Setup Returning to the default settings Pressing the Setup/User Setup/Init Settings buttons returns all printer options to the factory defaults. All saved user settings are lost.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide USER SETTINGS COLOR MODE DEFAULT COLOR OTHER OPTIONS MONO, GRAY QUALITY MODE DOTS PER INCH PRINT PASSES CARRIAGE SPEED PRINT DIRECTION AUTO-LOAD DELAY MEDIA STANDARD PHOTO 600 6 5 BI 6 ALL MARGINS AUTO CUT SAVE MEDIA AUTO WIPE CALIB XY SELECT USER SAVE USER UNITS SELECT LANGUAGE NORMAL OFF ON ON OFF 1 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH INK PREHEAT DRYER DRY TIME BAUD RATE PARITY BIT DATA BIT SYSTEM SETTINGS SUPPLY TYPE LCD CONTRAST CALIBRATION SETTINGS DEADBAND SLOW DEADBAND CYAN VERTIC
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide USER SETTINGS COLOR MODE DEFAULT COLOR OTHER OPTIONS MONO, GRAY QUALITY MODE DOTS PER INCH PRINT PASSES CARRIAGE SPEED PRINT DIRECTION AUTO-LOAD DELAY MEDIA STANDARD PHOTO 600 6 5 BI 6 ALL MARGINS AUTO CUT SAVE MEDIA AUTO WIPE CALIB XY SELECT USER SAVE USER UNITS SELECT LANGUAGE NORMAL OFF ON ON OFF 1 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH INK PREHEAT DRYER DRY TIME BAUD RATE PARITY BIT DATA BIT SYSTEM SETTINGS SUPPLY TYPE LCD CONTRAST CALIBRATION SETTINGS DEADBAND SLOW DEADBAND CYAN VERTIC
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Default print mode settings are summarized in the table which follows. It is not necessary to set all the parameters, unless you want to create a user-defined print mode. MODE DPI PRINT DIRECTION # OF PASSES CARRIAGE SPEED DRAFT 600X600 BI 1 5 PRODUCTION 600X600 BI 3 5 NORMAL 600X600 BI 4 5 PHOTO 600X600 BI 6 5 USER User-defined through control panel.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Color mode Color mode refers to whether you are printing in color or monochrome. ➪ To choose the color mode 1 2 3 Press Setup/Print Mode/Color Mode. Choose Color or Mono. Press OK. Quality modes There are five print quality modes. Draft and Production modes are suited for line drawings and drawings with light solid fills, the types of images created by most CAD users.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To change the number of passes 1 2 3 Choose Setup/Print Mode/Print Passes. Choose Single, Three, Four, Six, Eight or Ten Pass. Press OK. Print direction Print direction specifies whether the inkjets fire on both passes of the carriage over the print area (bidirectional), or just on the return pass (unidirectional). If you’re printing an image with heavy fill or shading, unidirectional can reduce running and ink bleeding.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide The tables which follow provide details on the media sizes and maximum printing areas for rollfeed and sheet media. Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Rollfeed Media Paper Size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area GRAPHICS (U.S. OFFSET) 19.0" x 25.0" 17.8" x 23.8" 18.6" x 24.6" 20.0" x 28.0" 18.8" x 26.8" 19.6" x 27.6" 22.0" x 26.0" 20.8" x 24.8" 21.6" x 25.6" 23.0" x 35.0" 21.8' x 33.8" 22.6" x 34.6" 24.0" x 29.0" 22.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet Media Paper Size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area GRAPHICS (U.S. OFFSET) 19.0" x 25.0" 17.8" x 23.0" 18.6" x 23.4" 20.0" x 28.0" 18.8" x 26.0" 19.6" x 26.4" 22.0" x 26.0" 20.8" x 24.0" 21.6" x 24.4" 23.0" x 35.0" 21.8" x 33.0" 22.6" x 33.4" 24.0" x 29.0" 22.8" x 27.0" 23.6" x 27.4" 25.0" x 38.0" 23.8" x 36.0" 24.6" x 36.4" 26.0" x 38.0" 24.8" x 36.0" 25.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Margins Margins can be set to Normal or Expanded. The Expanded setting expands the print area and decreases the margins. Any part of the image that extends into the margin will be clipped. When the Margins option is set to Expanded, make sure that you align the media accurately using the guide on the right of the platen so that the ink doesn’t exceed the edge of the media. Cut sheet maximum printing area Normal: 0.59" (15 mm) margin on each of three sides and 1.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To set margins 1 2 3 Press Setup/Paper Option/Margins. Choose Normal or Expanded. Press OK. Auto-Load Delay Auto-Load Delay lets you set the time between when the printer senses the media and when printing starts. This lets you manually reposition the media if necessary. The default is 6 seconds, selectable from a range of 1-12 seconds. ➪ To set auto-load delay Press Setup/Paper Option/Auto-Load Delay. Choose the delay time. Press OK.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To turn off Save Media 1 2 3 Press Setup/Paper Option/Save Media. Choose Off. Press OK. Auto-Wipe The cartridge jet plates are periodically wiped during printing. The default for this function is ON. If you are having problems with banding, you can sometimes solve the problem by setting the wiper to OFF; however, this can cause clogging of the inkjets. ➪ To turn off the wiper 1 2 3 Press Setup/Paper Option/Auto-Wipe. Choose Off. Press OK.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To use a previously saved user setting 1 2 3 Press Setup/User Setup/Select User. Scroll to the number for the user settings (i.e. user 1, user 2, etc.) to use. Press OK. Choosing a language Printer menus and options can be displayed in the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, simplified and traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. ➪ To choose a language 1 2 3 Press Setup/User Setup/Language. Choose the language to display.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Defaults for the heater setting are determined by the ink type in use. The printer determines this by reading the chip on the back of each cartridge. When you adjust the ink settings, you are increasing or decreasing the heat from the default temperature. Pressing the + (plus) button increases the temperature, pressing - (minus) decreases it. When you have reached the limits of the temperature range, the panel will display either MAX or OFF.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide LCD Contrast The LCD Contrast function lets you adjust the brightness of the control panel. The range is 1-16, where 16 is less contrast. The default is 9. Note that if brightness is set too high, you may not be able to see the text displayed on the control panel. ➪ To set LCD contrast 1 2 3 Press Setup/User Setup/LCD Contrast. Choose the contrast value. Press OK.
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Printer maintenance and storage 4 This chapter provides information on the following: • • • Periodic maintenance Preparing your printer for storage or transport Using the information function.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 1 2 3 4 5 Open the front left cover to gain access to the reservoirs. Remove the cap from the reservoir you want to fill. Verify that the ink color and type in the bottle match the ink color and type in the reservoir. Pour the ink into the reservoir to about 1/2 inch from the top. Do not overfill. Replace the cap on the reservoir and close the panel.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2 3 Disconnect the cartridge tube from the carriage by pushing down on the disconnect button and removing the quick connect fitting. Remove the cartridge from its carriage stall by gently pulling the top edge toward you, then lifting it out of the stall. Do not remove the cartridge tube from the cartridge. Leaving the tube in the cartridge maintains negative pressure and prevents leakage. Do not touch the flex contact area of the cartridge.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To reuse the cartridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remove the cartridge from its garage by pulling back on the garage locking tab and gently taking out the cartridge. On the printer display panel, press Utility Menu then Access Cartridge. Snap the cartridge tube connector quick connect fitting into the fitting on the carriage. Insert the cartridge into its carriage stall, making sure that there are no kinks in the ink delivery line. (Refer to Chapter 2.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Installing new cartridges Be sure the cartridges you are installing contain the same type of ink as the reservoirs. Snap them into place and attach the quick connect fittings as described in Chapter 2. ! The printer will only operate when all four PRO 600e cartridges are installed. Installing non PRO 600e cartridges may damage the printer and will prevent it from operating correctly.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Periodic cleaning To assure the best quality printing, you should clean the cartridges and service station daily for heavy use and once a week for moderate use. In addition, you should wipe any areas of the printer exposed to ink and the slide shaft using a lint-free cloth moistened with water. Note: Do not lubricate the print shaft! Keep it clean using a clean cloth and rubbing alcohol.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Cleaning the ink cartridge jet plate The ink cartridges may require occasional maintenance when used in low humidity. If repeated priming doesn’t unclog the head, follow the cleaning procedure below. In addition, cartridges will wear out after prolonged use. If cleaning the cartridge does not restore print quality, replace it. ➪ To clean the ink cartridge jet plate 1 2 3 4 Press the Utility/Access Cartridges buttons to move the carriage away from the service station.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Cleaning the service station Ink and dust can accumulate in the service station causing poor print quality. Depending on how frequently you print, you may want to clean the service station daily using the following procedure. ➪ To clean the service station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select Utility/Access Cartridges to move the carriage away from the service station. Raise the printer cover. Locate the service station release tab at the right end of the service station base.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Maintaining the NovaPrime The NovaPrime is an accessory used to fill ink lines when reservoirs are installed and to clear clogs in cartridges. It is battery operated and uses 4 AA batteries. ➪ To replace the battery 1 2 ➪ Remove the screw at the end of the unit and open the NovaPrime. Note the orientation of the battery pack. Pull it out and replace the AA batteries. To clean the NovaPrime Clean the NovaPrime with distilled water and a lint-free cloth to remove ink.
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Calibration A Color calibration For best results, the color calibration must be performed each time you install a new cartridge. The printer draws a series of three patterns. The first pattern, labeled “Current Heads (Y, M, C),” shows yellow, magenta, and cyan + which represent the horizontal and vertical alignment between the cartridges. Magenta Yellow Cyan Black Current Heads (Y, M, C) When the colored + lines up horizontally and vertically with the black alignment marks, no adjustment is required.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To adjust the color calibration values 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Install ink cartridges in the printer. (See Chapter 2 "Getting started" for cartridge installation instructions.) Load media in the printer that is at least 11 inches (28 cm) wide. (See Chapter 2 "Getting started" for media loading instructions.) Prime the heads to ensure that all cartridges fire correctly. Make sure Color is the selected print mode. Select Utilities/Color Calibration/Calib Print Test.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2 3 4 Press Utility/Calibration/Paper Axis Test. The printer prints two marks. Remove the media from the printer and measure the distance between the marks. The distance between the marks should be exactly 33.00 inches (838.2 mm). If the measurement is not exactly 33.00 inches, select "Paper Axis" and adjust the value to the measurement read on the scale.
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Installing additional memory B Your printer is shipped with 32 MB of RAM and is upgradable to a maximum of 128 MB, 64 MB per socket. Additional memory helps to free the host computer more quickly. Acceptable SIMM sizes Printer memory may be upgraded by installing 72-pin 70 nanosecond (or faster) SIMMs that are either 32 or 36 bits wide. (The printer does not use parity bits.) The SIMMs must not exceed a height of 2 inches (5 cm) and must conform to JEDEC Std. 21-C, release 4.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ➪ To remove the SIMMs 1 2 ➪ Facing the top of the SIMMs, push the side clips gently to the outside (away from the SIMM). Push over and pull out, being careful not to damage the fingers on the top. To install the new SIMM 1 Insert at a 45 degree angle and slowly push the SIMM to a 90o angle until the two side clips snap into place. Make sure the SIMM is fully seated. 2 Carefully reconnect the ribbon cable harness to the connector on the PC board.
Menu tree C This section contains an overview of the printer's menu tree. The use of the options is explained in Chapters 2 - 3 of this guide. In the figures that follow, items in italics indicate that selecting the option gives access to further options. Items in bold are the default option.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide l l l l Load Media Feed Media Cut Setup Menu Pause Utility Menu Reset l l l l LOAD MEDIA moves media into or away from the platen. CUT - cuts media. FEED MEDIA - provides access to further options for moving the media forward or backward. PAUSE - provides access to further options for canceling print jobs, reinitializing the printer, or examining the job. RESET - clears the print buffer.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Setup menu at a glance (Bold indicates the default) Setup Print Mode Menu Color Mode Quality Mode Dots per Inch Print Passes Carriage Speed Print Direction Exit Paper Option Menu Supply Type Media Standard Margins Auto-Load Delay Auto-Cut Save Media Auto-Wipe Exit User Setup Menu Select User Save User Units Select Language Init Settings Print Settings LCD Contrast Exit Color, mono, gray User, Draft, Normal, Production, Photo 300, 600 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 1-10, 5 Uni, bi Sheet,
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Setup menu l l l l Print Mode Menu User Setup Menu Paper Option Menu Ink Option Menu Serial Comm Menu Exit l l l l Print Mode Menu provides access to options for color, quality, print passes, carriage speed, and print direction. Paper Option Menu provides access to options for loading paper. User Setup Menu provides access to options for defining and saving user settings.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Print direction provides access to a further menu to select whether the printer will print in bi (default) or uni-directional printing (one direction). Exit returns to the Setup menu. Paper Option Menu l l l l Supply Type Media Standard Margins Auto-Load Delay Auto-Cut Save Media Auto-Wipe Exit l l l l Supply type provides access to a further menu to select the paper feed mode: roll, sheet, or takeup (default).
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide User Setup Menu l l l l Select User Init Settings Save User Print Settings Units Select LCD Contrast Language Exit l l l l Select user provides access to a further menu to select a previously saved user configuration. Default = User 1. Save user provides access to a further menu to save the current printer configuration to the selected user number. Default = User 1.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Ink Option Menu l l l l Ink Reduction Ink Preheat Dryer Dry Time Exit l l l l Ink reduction provides access to a further menu in which to set the percentage by which to decrease the amount of ink emitted to help prevent bleeding or pooling of ink. Options are 0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, and 50. Ink preheat provides access to a further menu to set the ink preheat value for each cartridge. Options are Off, 1-7, Max.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Utility menu at a glance (Bold indicates the default) Utility Prime Access Cartridge Color Calib Menu Calibration Menu Use Calib XY Paper Axis Test Color Db Menu Paper Axis Open Jet Menu Display settings Print settings Service menu Servo PWM Test* Servo Cycle Test* Accessory Menu* Carriage Test* Color Test Continuous Test* Exit ON/off 32.00 - 34.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Utility menu (Bold indicates the default) l l l l Prime Display Settings Access Cartridge Print Settings Color Calib Menu Service Menu Calibration Menu Exit l l l l Prime prints the prime pattern. Access Cartridge moves the ink carriage away from the service station for installing and replacing cartridges and the media cutter.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Open Jet Menu provides access to a further set of menus in which you can print the jet status pattern and set the compensation for jets in each cartridge. Paper Axis provides access to a further menu in which to enter values determined by examining the paper axis test pattern.
Technical information MEDIA TYPES: Photo paper, paper matte, drafting films, and specialty. See Supplies section for details. MEDIA ROLL PARAMETERS Inner roll core: 2" and 3" Max. outside roll diameter: 4" and 6" Max.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide DIMENSIONS 60" model 42" model Height (platen above floor) 44" (1.12m) 44" (1.12m) Width 95" (2.41m) 77" (1.96m) Depth 28" (0.71m) 28" (0.71m) Weight 150 lbs. 136 lbs. Print width up to 59.6" printable up to 41.
Communications and cabling E This appendix defines the serial cable requirements for connecting the printer to your DOS or UNIX based systems. It also includes instructions for setting serial communication parameters. Parallel cable You can use any parallel cable which meets IEEE 1284 standards. RS-232 cable requirements You may build this cable or purchase it from ENCAD, Inc. For connecting to an Apple Macintosh, use the standard ImageWriter II cable.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Setting serial communications parameters If your software or hardware platform only has serial communication capability, check the manuals provided with your system for the required communication parameters prior to setting the RS-422/232 options on the printer. Setting the baud rate Baud rate is the data transmission rate (in bits per second) between your computer and the printer.
Error messages F These display messages are helpful in determining the status of the printer and possible corrective action when operation does not appear to be normal. Error Messages Error messages consist of the message “Internal ERROR: Shutdown” on line 2 of the display. On line 4, a specific message will appear. If you cannot clear the error, record the message and the sequence of events leading to the message so that you can describe the problem to ENCAD technical support personnel.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide To clear the error, turn the printer off and then on again. Press Utility/Service Menu/Cartridge Info to determine the cartridge for which the error message is displayed. Press Access Cartridges to move the carriage to the position which allows replacement of the ink cartridges. Check to make sure you have ENCAD NovaJet PRO 600e cartridges installed in each position, that they all contain the same type of ink (i.e. GA, GS, or GO) and all cartridges are installed properly.
Glossary G baud rate The rate of data transfer (bits per second between the computer and printer. bit The smallest unit of digital information used by a computer or printer. buffer The part of the printer's memory that is used for receiving and processing plot files. calibration The procedures to adjust the ink cartridge alignment and line length accuracy. carriage axis The plot area measured parallel to the platen. Centronics A standard parallel interface.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide parity A method for checking the transfer of information between the computer and printer. platen The surface on which media is placed to print. plot area The area in which the printer prints the image, determined by the width of the media. prime To clear the ink cartridges by forcing them to fire rapidly. Also, to fill the ink lines with ink. raster image A graphic created by dots called bitmaps.
Ordering supplies H ENCAD media for NovaJet PRO 600e printers ENCAD offers a full line of inkjet media which gives you brighter, crisper color from your printer. Choose from a variety of sheet and roll sizes. ENCAD ink and media are optimized to work together and were designed for optimal results on your printer. You can count on: ● Brilliant, saturated colors ● Sharp lines and edges ● No visible bleeding between colors Note: Media is interchangeable between models unless indicated.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Be sure to order media matched to the type of ink you are using. Note: Always refill cartridges and reservoirs with the same type and color of ink. Inkjet media for NovaJet PRO 600e printers ENCAD Quality Imaging Supplies (QIS) expand the range of projects you can produce with your printer.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide QIS Specialty Matte 3 mil (Rolls only) Excellent for preliminary or working drawings of CAD designs, renderings, maps, or presentation graphics. Images produced on Specialty Matte are far more water-resistant than those produced on other papers. QIS CAD 24 lb. (Rolls only) Opaque paper with a coating optimized for inkjet printing.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Vinyl for GO inks (Use with Photo Printing mode only) A flexible, white, opaque calendered vinyl designed for excellent ink receptivity and durability when used with ENCAD’s Graphic Outdoor (GO) inks . Outstanding for outdoor signs. Overlaminates Overlaminates are used with ENCAD GO media to seal and protect the graphic. They are available with gloss, matte, or luster surfaces.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Roll Media (on 2" diameter core) Backlit Film (5 mil.) 60” X 54” Canvas (20 mil.) Clear Film (4 mil.) 50” X 42” X 36” X 24” X X X X X X X X X X X Draft Matte (4 mil.) X Gloss Clear Vinyl (Overlam.) Luster Clear Vinyl (Overlam.) Matte Clear Film (Overlam.) X X X X X X X X X X X X Matte Opaque Vinyl (GO) X X X X Opaque Bond (24 lb.) X X Photo Gloss (4 mil.) X X X X X X Photo Gloss (7 mil.) X X X X X X Photo Semi-Gloss (4 mil.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Media Cores Media cores are used with the takeup roll. They are available in the following widths: 60", 54", 50", 42", 36". Diameters: 2" and 3". Core adapters are available. Media Samples Media samples are available so that you may experiment with a variety of media for your application. Because we are always adding new media, call your authorized ENCAD media dealer for a list of current offerings. Media Cutter (pkg. of 5) Replacement blades for your printer.
Troubleshooting I This appendix contains valuable information to help you solve the most common printer problems.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide If one application fails, but others print successfully, that can indicate a problem with a specific software package. Call technical support of the failed product. If all the applications fail, determine what they have in common; for example, a RIP box or Windows driver. Call technical support of the particular vendor. Printer Health Printer will not turn on Make sure the power cord is securely attached to the printer and plugged into an operating outlet.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide on your Utilities disk and can also be downloaded from the ENCAD BBS. Slow printing under Windows Windows applications naturally print slower than DOS applications. Be sure the Windows Print Manager is turned OFF. Takeup roll doesn't turn Be sure the paper feed option is set to Takeup. Takeup roll doesn't stop turning Check that the take-up sensor is not blocked. There should be nothing between the take-up sensor and media.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide under the trailing cable tray and above the belt) Refer to the figure which follows. Printer front view Encoder strip under second trailing cable cover level, (clear plastic strip directly behind the shaft) Verify that carriage movement is free and smooth by turning the power off and moving the carriage from one end of the shaft to the other (make sure there is no binding and that nothing is blocking the carriage movement ).
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Cannot draw ink during initial siphon Check that the quick release fitting connection to the ink reservoir is secure. Check whether contaminants have blocked the ink delivery lines. If necessary, flush the lines with distilled water, then reprime. Initial siphon cannot be established Check that ink reservoirs are full. Check ink delivery system for leaks in the lines, at the tubing connection, and at the quick connect coupling to the reservoir.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Nozzle may have failed. Replace cartridge. Check for nozzle clogs by using the NovaPrime on the cartridge nozzle plate. Check to see whether spray from printing has contaminated the flex contact. Remove the cartridge and wipe the carriage flex and cartridge flex with a cotton swab moistened with water.. Run the jet status plot as described in Chapter 2. If sections of the print are missing, add the affected jets to the compensation list. Replace the cartridge if necessary.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide For Macintosh: 1. Ensure the printer is turned ON and you have your ImageWriter II cable (RS422-232) attached between the serial port on the printer and the serial port on the host computer. 2. Place the xxxx.ROM file in the Spool folder on the Mac and run the spooler. You don’t need the GO.EXE application. Approximately 20 - 40 seconds later a single beep should be heard, indicating the download was successful.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Streak marks Clean the service station at least once a week, or more often, depending on the number of prints you are running. (See Chapter 4.) Prime, clean, calibrate, or replace cartridges. Line drawings exhibit bleeding Be sure you are printing on the coated side of the media. Load cut sheet media so that the notch is on the side closest to the carriage. Roll feed media should be loaded so the coated side is on the outside.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Ghosting The temperature of the print cartridge affects the size of the dots it prints. When the cartridge is warmer it produces slightly larger dots than when it is cool. Several things affect the temperature of the cartridge including the ambient temperature, the number of dots that have recently been printed and the cartridge heater circuit. This change in temperature and subsequent spot size causes what is referred to as “ghosting” or “parasitic suppression”.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Image is the wrong size Be sure the dpi setting (300 or 600) matches the resolution of your image file. See Chapter 3 for instructions. Print contains only partial image Check the settings of the Margins option. When Margins are set to Normal (the default), the print area is smaller than when Margins are set to Expanded. Try setting the Margins option to Expanded to make the print area larger. The printer may not have correctly sized your media.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Poor vertical or horizontal line quality Perform color calibration. (See Appendix A.) Data Transfer Printer doesn’t generate a print Be sure your printer is connected to the port to which you are sending the file. If you are printing over a network, you will need to determine whether the problem is in the network. Try connecting the printer directly to your computer and send the file again.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Serial RS-232/422 Connection NovaJet PRO 600e models use an ImageWriter II cable with a 8 pin DIN connector on the printer end. Parallel Connection Use the Creative Solutions Centronics board which is available from a Macintosh computer store. Problems printing over a network Be sure that the printer is configured to run on the network. Pick a driver in your software that is also listed under Emulation on the printer.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 3. • How is NIS or NIS+ set up at the site? • Do you need to take additional steps to allow the print servers and print clients to communicate with each other? • If your site is not running NIS or NIS+, have you entered the IP address for the print server in each client’s /etc/hosts file and entered all print client IP addresses in the /etc/hosts file of the print server? • Check that the port monitor is configured correctly on the print server.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Some applications which limit maximum print size are listed below: • • • • • • Microsoft Word: 22 x 22” Lotus 123: 17 x 22” CorelDRAW: 30 x 30” (TIFF files are limited to 11 x 17”) Microsoft Project: 36 x 61” Micrographx Designer: 68” maximum Ashlar Vellum: 101” maximum Windows GDI Print Length Limitation The Windows operating system uses a Graphics Device Interface (GDI) which limits printing to 16,000 pixels.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide maximum attainable page size is approximately 55 x 55 inches. Larger page sizes may be attainable if the resolution in the driver is lowered. This limitation also applies to the HP 750C plotter, and 16 bit plotter drivers under Win95. Programs that use their own internal drivers that bypass the Windows operating system are not common but they do exist.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Customer Technical Support To resolve printer problems, use the suggestions provided in this guide. If you continue to have problems, you can get help from any of the following: ENCAD Authorized Dealer _______________________ (write phone number here) ENCAD BBS 619-452-2653 and 619-452-3768 This bulletin board provides 24-hour access. You can download the latest technical bulletins, driver files and test files. Internet WEB Page http://www.encad.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Troubleshooting Index A application software isolating a problem to I-14 area fills banding in I-11 B banding in area fills I-11 BBS I-16 bleeding I-8 C carriage axis failure I-3 jams I-3 characters misaligned I-9 colors incorrect I-10 print as monochrome I-8 colors wrong on intersecting lines I-8 cutter tears paper I-3 D dark characters I-9 data transfer I-11 display does not come on I-2 F flex cable I-6 I L line quality horizontal I-11 vertical I-11 lines jagged I-10 m
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Index For your convenience, a troubleshooting index is included at the end of Appendix I.
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide media roll parameters, D-1 media samples, H-6 media sizes, H-4 media standard, 3-5 menu tree, C-1 menus using, 2-2 N Normal mode, 3-4 NovaPrime maintaining, 4-7 O obtaining quality results, 1-2 operating environment, D-1 ordering supplies, H-1 P paper axis calibration, A-3 paper options choosing, 3-5 parallel cable, H-1 parity, H-2 setting, H-2 pausing the printer, 2-15 periodic cleaning, 4-4 photo CDs, 1-8 plot area, 3-5 power, D-1 power media feed using, 2-3 prime pattern