User’s Guide Europe / Africa / Middle East only Osprey 75/102/130
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT © 2007 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Osprey Inkjet printer series.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Important Notice This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Warranty Limitations 1. MUTOH EUROPE N.V. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials and workmanship of the product the seller produced. However, if the cause of failure is uncertain, action is decided after due mutual consultation. 2.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................11 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW..............................................................................................23 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 USING MEDIA ........................................................................................................78 TESTPRINTING ........................................................
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 12 1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ............................................................................. 12 1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 12 1.4 WARNING LABELS.............................................
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1.1 INTRODUCTION This Item explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel operating this equipment, important safety instructions and the positioning of the warning labels. • Important Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when installing the equipment. 1.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions ¾ Stop using your printer if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause an electrical shock or fire. Switch the printer OFF as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. ¾ Be sure to use the attached cable. Otherwise, an electrical shock or fire may occur. ¾ Be sure to use the specified voltage (AC 100 V- 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). Otherwise, an electrical shock or fire may occur.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions ¾ Never open the covers fixed with screws. Doing so may result in an electrical shock or a malfunction of the printer. ¾ Be careful when cleaning the print head, incorrect cleaning may result in clogging of the nozzles. • • Do not touch the print head surface with bare hands. Wipe out ink on the print head wiper every time when ink has been adhered to it. ¾ Do not tilt the printer, put it against a wall, or turn it upside down.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions ¾ Be careful of the following when handling the power cable. • Do not make any modifications to the power cable. • Do not place anything heavy on the power cable. • Do not bend, twist, or pull the power cable. ¾ Do not wire the power cable near an equipment that generates heat. ¾ After the print head cap is removed from the printer, move it into the accessory box.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1.4 WARNING LABELS The handling, attachment locations, and types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attached to areas where care should be paid. Read and understand the positions and contents thoroughly before performing your work. 1.4.1 Handling the warning labels Be sure to note the following when handling the warning labels. • • • Notes Make sure that all warning labels can be recognized.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions 1.5 OPERATION LABELS This Item describes the operation labels including their types and attaching positions. The operation labels are attached on the product to provide the brief instructions for the important operations. Learn the instructions and the attaching positions before operation. 1.5.1 Handling notices • • • • Notes Ensure that all the operation labels clearly can be read.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 24 2.2 PARTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 25 2.2.1 Front section ....................................................................................................... 25 2.2.2 Rear section....................................
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.1 FEATURES The different features of the printer are explained below. (1) High speed output With the newly designed high-speed print head. • • • The Osprey 75 enables printing up to the 1920 mm wide image. The Osprey 102 enables printing up to the 2500 mm wide image. The Osprey 130 enables printing up to the 3300 mm wide image.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.2 PARTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS 2.2.1 Front section No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.2.2 Rear section No. Name 1 Ink bottle cover 2 Tank tray 3 Main tank 4 Media feed slot 5 Feed unit 6 Tension roller Function Cover to protect operators from the internal mechanism of the product. Opens/closes when the ink and jet wash liquid is filled in. Used to hold the main tank to the product. Tanks for ink and jet wash liquid. The following number of tanks should be set to the tank tray.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.2.3 Operation panel The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, displays the status of the printer, and sets other functions. The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below. Notes See the sections below on how to use the operation panel.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview (2) LCD monitor and status lamp No. 10 11 Name LCD monitor POWER lamp Colour – – Green ON OFF ERROR lamp Red 13 DATA lamp Orange 14 MEDIA SET lamp Orange 12 15 16 ROLL lamp SHEET lamp Status Flashing OFF ON Flashing OFF ON OFF Function This monitor displays the operation status and error messages of the printer. The printer is ON. The printer is OFF. An error has occurred. The contents will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.3 IN-THE-BOX CONTENT After unpacking the packaging box, inspect to make sure that the unit is not damaged, and that all necessary parts are present. 2.3.1 Packaging box of the main unit No. 1 Name Main unit, stand, winding unit Qty 1 set No. 2 Name Media tube (for winding unit) Qty 1 2.3.2 Accessories packaging box No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.3.3 Starterkit No. Name Qty 1 ROHS HDD 7445 – 40 Gbyte 1 2 Spout 5l 2 3 CD Users Guide 1 4 CD getting started 1 5 User’s Guide Osprey 1 6 Dome Label Osprey 1 7 Box 440 ml cassettes 8 8 Operation manual (EU version) 1 9 Installation manual (EU version) 1 2.3.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 12.6m2 (146ft2) or larger. Frontage of 4.7m (15.7ft) or greater. Area Floor loading capability Voltage Frequency Electrical Capacity Environmental 2940Pa (300kg/m2) or over AC100V – 120V / AC220V – 240V ±10% 50/60Hz±1Hz AC100V – 120V: 15A or more AC220V – 240V: 7.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3 BASICS 3.1 SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON/OFF 34 3.1.1 Switching the power ON 34 3.1.2 Switching OFF the printer 37 3.2 41 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA 3.2.1 Installing roll media 42 3.2.2 Using the media core braces. 44 3.2.3 Loading roll media 45 3.2.4 Setting winding unit 50 3.2.5 Setting media type 52 3.2.6 Replacing roll media 53 3.3 REFILLING THE INK AND JET WASH FLUID 56 3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS 58 3.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.1 SWITCHING THE PRINTER ON/OFF 3.1.1 Switching the power ON Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The procedure consists of 2 parts. 1. Start up the machine: Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. No. 1 Step 2 : Name maintenance cover Hold the front of the print head cap (1) and put the purge plate (2) down. No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 5 : Lift the purge plate to make it operational. • Notes The purge plate must be placed on the purge stand whenever the power is ON, except when head cleaning is performed. Refer to: “Head cleaning” • If waste fluid comes into contact with the inside of the product, the product may malfunction. Step 6 : Close the maintenance cover. Step 7 : Press the [POWER] key on the control panel. • The POWER lamp on the control panel will light green.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 2. Store the head cap while printing: Step 1 : Soak the sponges and poly-knit wipers of the print head cap with the jet-wash fluid using the wash bottle. No. 1 2 3 4 Step 2 : Name Print head cap Cap sponge Poly-knit wiper Wash bottle Keep the print head cap in the accessory box while printing. No. 1 2 Name Print head cap Accessory box 36 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.1.2 Switching OFF the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The procedure consists out of 3 parts. 1. Start the “power down” sequence: Step 1 : Go to the “Testprinting” menu, and perform a nozzle check print. Step 2 : Verify if there are any missing dots, or if the printer is faint printing.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 2. Install the print head cap: Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Step 2 : Put the purge plate down. No. 1 Step 3 : Name Purge plate Cut a poly-knit wiper into three equal pieces, and place them on the cap sponges. • Notes Place a piece of poly-knit wiper on the cap sponge as in the figure below so that the piece fits the nozzle surface of the head. • Use the jet-wash fluid to wash the poly-knit wipers.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 4 : Soak the cap sponges and the poly-knit wipers with jet-wash fluid using the wash bottle. No. 1 2 3 4 • Notes Clean the following parts periodically. o The resin part of the print head cap. o The sides of the head (i.e. the parts to which ink clotting, etc., can easily adhere) o The cap sponges. Step 5 : • Name Print head cap Cap sponge Poly-knit wiper Wash bottle Set the print head cap on the waste fluid box.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3. Finnish the power down sequence: Step 1 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel: • See next step to select the correct choice. Step 2 : • • • • When media has been set, perform following operation: When not raising the pressure lever, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. When raising the pressure lever, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel or wait 10 seconds.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.2 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The following describes the procedures for installing and setting roll media, setting types of media, and using the winding unit. The procedure required for media installation is shown in the following flow diagram. Refer to the following items according to the model to be used before performing the operations. 1.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.2.1 Installing roll media Actions to do at the REAR of the machine: Step 1 : Release the fixing levers on the right and left sides and set the distance between the feed units wider than the roll media width. No. 1 2 3 4 Step 2 : Name Feed unit (Left) Feed unit (Right) Roll media Fixing lever Place the roll media on the feed unit rails. No. 1 2 Name Feed unit rail Roll media 42 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 3 : Raise the left side of roll media - seeing from the rear side - and place it over the feed unit media support. Fix the fixing lever. No. 1 2 3 Step 4 : Set the other side of the roll media in the same way as step 3. No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.2.2 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. From the moment the core is larger than 2050 mm, we recommend installing the brace. Do NOT install the brace when the core is smaller than 2050 mm. In the packaging box of the machine you will find two cores and two media core braces.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.2.3 Loading roll media Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : • Switch ON the printer. • Refer to “Switch ON/OFF the printer” • The following message is displayed on the operation panel: Notes In the following conditions, follow "Menu setup on the operation panel" and set individual settings. o When using the winding unit: Set the winding unit setting to "ON" Refer to: “Winding unit menu”.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 5 : Install a media core brace in case you use media is wider than 2 meter. This to prevent the media to bend. Step 6 : Lift up the tension roller at the backside of the product with your hand so the roll media is unwinded automatically by the roll unit. No. 1 2 Step 7 : • Name Roll media Tension roller Insert the top of the media in the media feed slot after passing the roll media through the tension roller system.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics b. When using a roll media with the printable side on the inside of the roll. • Notes Problems that occur due to usage of media with printable side inside are not guaranteed. No. 1 2 3 Name Roll media Tension roller system Media feed slot Pull the roll media out for about 1 m from the front media feed slot, which is located inside the front cover. Step 8 : No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 10 : • • Rewind the roll media a little by pressing the [F1] key on the operation panel WHILE HOLDING the top-edge of the media BY HAND, in order to eliminate any loose or slant. See image below. Notes If you do not hold the top edge of the media by hand while rewinding, the roll media will fall out from the media feed slot to the rear side of the product. Make sure not to set the right edge of the media over the media loading position.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 12 : If one edge of the roll media has been positioned 5 mm or less from the pressure roller’s end, adjust the position of the roll media: • • Release the right and left fixing levers of the feed units, and move the roll media to the left or right. After moving the roll media, fix it again with the fixing levers. No. 1 2 3 4 Step 13 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.2.4 Setting winding unit Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When using the winding unit, set it up according to the following procedure: Step 1 : • Attach the media tube between the feed units of the winding unit, the same way you’ve attached the roll media between the feed units of the unwinding unit at the rear.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 3 : Check the front and back of the product and make sure the media is free of wrinkles or slack. Step 4 : Cutting both sides of the media allows you to wind the roll media well as shown on the next figure. Step 5 : Press the [F3] key on the operation panel. Step 6 : Press the [F1] key, and wind the roll media on the media tube of the winding unit by approximately one and half turn. No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.2.5 Setting media type Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : • Switch ON the printer. Notes Before setting the media type, verify the media is correctly installed and loaded. Refer to: “Loading roll media” to load media. Step 2 : Press the keys on the control panel to change the settings.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key on the control panel. • • • The media type has been set. The printer starts the media initialization. Notes In the media initial menu, the unit will move on to the media initial operation WITHOUT setting the media type when : o the [CANCEL] key of the control panel is pressed or o Leaving the printer for 10 seconds without doing anything.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics b. When you want to change the type of media • Notes Do not repeat inserting or pulling out the roll media of the same type. Doing so may damage the paper roll and cause idle operation. Types • Notes For types and details of roll media refer to: “Options/Supply list” Replacement procedure Step 1: • • • If the printer is switched ON, make There is no printing operation being performed. The control panel is in a normal status.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 4: Release the feed unit fixing lever at the rear right handed side. Remove the right feed unit from the roll media, and set the roll media on the feed unit rails. No. 1 2 3 Step 5: Remove the roll media from the feed unit at the rear left, just as in the step 4. No. 1 2 3 • Name Feed unit (Right) Fixing lever Roll media Name Feed unit (Left) Fixing lever Roll media Notes Refer to: "Media handling" for more details. 55 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.3 REFILLING THE INK AND JET WASH FLUID Read the following information on when and how to refill the ink and the jet wash fluid. (1) Refilling period Refill the ink in the following cases a. When the amount left in the main tank becomes low • Printing will continue to be performed. • Before the ink runs out, prepare the ink for refilling. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel. b.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Refill the jet wash fluid when the following occurs. a. When the jet wash fluid inside the main tank is run out • Printing will continue to be performed. • Refill the new jet wash fluid immediately. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel. (2) Types • Notes Use MUTOH recommended ink only. o o o • The printer is designed for use with genuine ink cartridges.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Disposal period Dispose waste fluids during the following conditions: a. After finishing printing operation b. When the message "Waste Ink Tank Full" is displayed on the operation panel. (2) Disposal method Dispose the waste fluid according to the following procedure. Step 1: Verify that the printer is switched OFF.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 3: Open the waste fluid valve, and transfer the waste fluid to the container. Step 4: Close the waste fluid valve securely. Step 5: Dispose the waste fluid as an industrial waste product. 59 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.5 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 3.5.1 Transferring the printer (1) Before the transfer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Step 1 : Make sure that the printer is switched OFF. Step 2 : Dispose of the waste fluid. Step 3 : Disconnect the power cable and all other cables. Step 4 : Turn the following adjusters to the directions shown in the diagram to loosen.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics (2) After the transfer Step 1 : • Notes For more information on where to place the printer, refer to "Installation Manual". Step 2 : • Perform nozzle checking to check if the printer head has clogged. Notes To perform the nozzle check, refer to "Nozzle Check". Step 4 : • Connect the power cable and other cables.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics 3.6 LONG-TERM STORAGE CLEANING Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Cleaning Period When not using the unit for over 1 week, perform cleaning for long term storage. Operational procedure Step 1 : Loosen the fixing screws for the 3-way valve cover. Step 2 : Remove the 3-way valve cover. No. 1 2 Name 3-way valve cover Screws to fix 3-way valve cover (2 pcs) Step 3 : Switch the unit ON.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Step 7 : • Press the [F1] key to [F4] keys to select the print head to perform the long-term storage cleaning process. Notes In the Long Save menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended. By selecting "ALL", the long-term storage cleaning treatment is performed for all print heads one by one. • When "NO" is selected in the Long Save menu, the menu returns to the lower hierarchy without performing the long term storage cleaning treatment.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. Step 9 : • • • The product starts washing the sub tank. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. • After completing the injection of the jet wash fluid, the following message is displayed on the operation panel. Notes In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the 3-way valve to be operated will be displayed. Step 10 : Switch the 3-way valve to the ink side. No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 3: Basics When "ALL" has been selected in Step 7 to 11 is repeated until the long-term storage cleaning treatment has been completed for all print heads. Step 12 : • • • When the long-term storage cleaning treatment has been completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal status. The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical maintenance 4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING THE PRINTER 68 4.1.1 Cleaning the outer case 68 4.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer 68 4.1.3 Cleaning of the print head surface 70 4.1.4 Replacing sponge for spitting box 71 4.1.5 Washing print head 72 4.2 DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN 4.2.1 Replacing ink filter 76 76 67 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical Maintenance 4.1 CLEANING THE PRINTER Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. 4.1.1 Cleaning the outer case Clean the outer case once a month with a soft, clean cloth. 4.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer Clean the inside of the printer once a week. Cleaning Procedure Step 1 : Open the front cover.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical maintenance Step 3 : The platen and the media guide have to be cleaned with a soft damp cloth for any paper dust or ink that has accumulated. No. 1 2 Step 4 : Name Platen Media guide Soak the poly-knit wiper provided with the unit, and wipe off ink and other dirt from the waste fluid tray. No. 1 Name Waste fluid tray 69 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical Maintenance 4.1.3 Cleaning of the print head surface Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. (1) Cleaning period Clean every day or after the completion of the operation. (2) Cleaning Procedure Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Step 2 : Using the attached print head wiper, lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head. Wipe from the back of the printer toward yourself. No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical maintenance 4.1.4 Replacing sponge for spitting box Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Replace the sponge of the spitting box under the following conditions. • When a sponge for spitting box hardened. • When the media becomes dirty with the ink. Types Notes For types and details of the sponge for spitting box, refer to “Options/Supply list” Replacement procedure Step 1 : Power OFF the unit.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical Maintenance Step 4 : Install four new sponges for the spitting box. No. 1 2 Name Flushing box Sponge for flushing box Step 5 : Close the maintenance cover. Step 6 : The replacement of the sponge for flushing box has been completed. 4.1.5 Washing print head Cleaning Period If the condition of the print head does not recover when performing the head cleaning, perform the print head washing.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical maintenance Step 5 : Follow the instructions in "Disposal the waste fluids" to empty the waste fluid tank. Step 6 : Follow the instructions in "Menu setup on the operation panel", and bring up the print head washing menu on the operation panel. Step 7 : Press the [F1] key to [F4] key to select the print head to perform the print head washing process. Notes In the Head wash menu, selecting "ALL" is recommended.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical Maintenance Step 9 : • • When pressing the [CANCEL] key during washing the print head; o Washing print head is performed within 7 times: After washing the print head 7 times, the jet-wash fluid is injected from the sub tank. • • The product starts washing the print head. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Notes In the Print head washing treatment, washing print head is automatically repeated for 7 to 14 times.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical maintenance Step 12 : • • • When "ALL" has been selected in the Step 5, Step 6 to 9 is repeated until the print head washing treatment is completed for all print heads. When the print head washing treatment has been completed for all print heads, the operation panel returns to the normal condition.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 4: Periodical Maintenance 4.2 DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN 4.2.1 Replacing ink filter Replacement period Replace the ink filter once a year. Replacement procedure The ink filters are replaced in a periodic inspection. 76 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.1 USING MEDIA ........................................................................................................... 78 5.1.1 Media type .......................................................................................................... 78 5.1.2 Cautions on handling media ............................................................................... 78 5.1.3 Precaution on storing media .
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.1 USING MEDIA 5.1.1 Media type The type and quality of the media effects the printing results. Understand the description below and use the appropriate media for your purpose. • • • • Notes For more information about the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer. Problems that occur due to use of non-recommended media are not guaranteed.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.1.3 Precaution on storing media • Notes Store media away from high temperature, high humidity or direct sunlight. • Unused roll media must be removed from the scroller, rewound tightly, and stored in the original wrapping bag and the box. • Do not wet media. 5.1.4 The printing area Printing areas of each media with the printer are as shown below.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.1.5 Criteria for the media feed The criteria for the media feed that can be used for this product are as follows. Before using media, confirm the following evaluation items. • Notes Among the following items, if following problems occurred, may not be warranted even if the Maintenance contract has been concluded. (Repair may require expense.) No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing No. 11 Evaluation Item Damage, wrinkle, stain, foreign materials on media Evaluation Method Confirm media visually. 12 Cardboard core I.D. Confirm card board core visually. 13 Curl Confirm media visually. 14 Scuffing Confirm media visually. Criteria No damage, wrinkle, stain, and foreign materials on media. • • • • Diameter: 3". (tolerance:±3mm) • Length: Max. 2640mm Projection from the edge of roll media: o Right: Max.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing Step 2: Push the [F1] key on the operation panel to perform printing by media feed compensation. Step 3: When printing with media feed compensation has been finished, push the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. Step 4: Press the [F2] key of the control panel to change the media feed value.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.1.7 Installing media retainers Variations in quality and used conditions could cause the edges of the media to curl, resulting in damage to the media by the print head surface. To prevent this, use the media retainers to reduce curling of the media. Use the following procedure to install the media retainers. Handling the media retainers: When installing and removing the media retainer, handle it as shown in the figure below.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing Step 2: Align the alignment line on the media retainers to the edge of the media with, and install the media retainers on the platen as shown on the image below. No. 1 2 3 4 • Notes When installing the media retainers, be sure that the magnet in the rear does not stick out from the stainless steel part of the platen to prevent that the media retainers will come off and interfere with the print head.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing Step 4 : Press the following keys on the control panel to change the settings : • [F1] key: changing the ink colour • [F2] key: changing the purge Mode Notes • The factory default settings (initial values) are set as follows. o Ink Colour: All o Purge mode: Normal • Normally, there is no need to change the settings. • For details on the settings, refer to "Head cleaning". Step 5 : • Press the [ENTER] key on the control panel.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 2. Wipe the heads Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Step 2 : Put the purge plate down the purge stand. No. 1 Step 3 : Lightly wipe off the ink accumulated on the print head using the attached print head wiper. Wipe from the back to the front of the head surface. No. 1 2 • Name Purge plate Name Print head Print head wiper Notes All print head surfaces should be wiped off, even after purging 1 colour only.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.2 TESTPRINTING Follow the steps below to do a test print to confirm that your printer operates correctly. Step 1 : Switch ON the printer and set media. Refer to “Switching the printer ON/OFF” and “Setting media type” Step 2 : Verify that the product is in normal status. Step 3 : Press the [MENU▲] key or [MENU▼] key on the operation panel. • Step 4 : The screen shows the Setup Menu: Press the [F2] key on the control panel.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing Step 5 : Select an item among the following and press the appropriate key, from [F1] key to [F4] key. Setup items Parameters Setup SetupALL Test Print (1/4) Nozzle Chk 1 Nozzle Chk 2 Uni-Qlty 1 Uni-Qlty 2 Test Print (2/4) Uni-Spd 1 Uni-Spd 2 Bi-Qlty 1 Bi-Qlty 2 Test Print (3/4) Bi-Spd 1 Bi-Spd 2 Test Print (4/4) Palette Descriptions Perform Setup List printing.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.2.1 Setup List Use this function to check the current status of the printer. • • Notes Only when “Setup ALL” is selected, User Paper list and Print mode list are printed. For printing, refer to “Testprinting”. 89 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.2.2 Nozzle Check Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Use this function to check if there is any clogging of the nozzles, missing dots, or faint printing. • • Notes If printing quality declines, or if missing dots are evident after the nozzle check, the print heads need to be cleaned. Refer to: "Head cleaning" to perform head cleaning.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.2.3 Alignment Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When used? Use this function to adjust the print quality for best results. Notes The print quality of your printer is pre-adjusted when it is shipped. Use this function when the installation environment of the printer or media type has been changed and print quality declines. • Notes For printing, refer to “Testprinting”.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.2.4 Palette This is used when comparing the pen colour setting of the computer and the drawn colour of the product. • Notes For printing, refer to “Testprinting”. 92 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.3 MEDIA FEED COMPENSATION (DISTANCE ADJUST) Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When used? Depending on the thickness of the media, the media feed amount will have to change. If printing results show following symptoms: • • Overlapped printing images White lines on printing image Then, adjust the media feed compensation value with the following procedure.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing Step 5 : Push the [F2] key or [F4] key on the operation panel to increase (+) or decrease (-) the media feed value, using the print result, examples shown below. No adjustment needed Step 6 : • Decrease media feed (-) Increase media feed (+) Push the [ENTER] key on the operation panel to save the adjusted value. After setting, shift to the previous upper menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 5: Preparations before printing 5.4 PRINTING FLOW The following chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer. Refer to each item as necessary. 1. Make the printing data Make the printing data using application software (RIP). ↓ 2. Switch ON the printer and load media into the printer. Refer to: “Media handling” Refer to: “Using media” ↓ 3. Perform head cleaning before printing. Refer to: “Head cleaning before printing” ↓ 4.
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User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6 PRINTER MENU 6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU 6.1.1 Main screen 6.1.2 Menu screen 6.1.3 Changing between the screens 6.1.3.1 From the main menu to the menu screen 6.1.3.2 From the menu screen to the main screen. 100 100 100 101 101 101 6.2 OPERATION PANEL IN STANDBY MODE 6.2.1 [F1] – Cancel 6.2.2 [F2] - Operating the pressure rollers 6.2.3 [F3] – Winding the roll media 6.2.4 [F4] - Cleaning the heads 102 102 102 103 105 6.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.24 Set review menu 127 6.5.2 Setup Menu 2/5 6.5.2.1 Printing mode menu 6.5.2.2 Printing mode setup menu 6.5.2.3 Printing quality menu 6.5.2.4 Interlace Setup menu 6.5.2.5 Priority menu 6.5.2.6 Printing direction menu 6.5.2.7 Repeat printing menu 6.5.2.8 Repeat times menu 6.5.2.9 Interval time menu 6.5.2.10 Effect setup menu 6.5.2.11 Command setup menu 6.5.2.12 Image resolution menu 6.5.2.13 Online time out menu 6.5.2.14 Layout setup menu 6.5.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.18 6.5.4.19 6.5.4.20 6.5.4.21 6.5.4.22 6.5.4.23 6.5.4.24 6.5.4.25 6.5.4.26 6.5.4.27 6.5.4.28 6.5.4.29 Initialize setup menu All Initialize menu Media setup Initialize menu Printing mode initialize menu Command setup Initialize menu Layout setup Initialize menu Function setup Initialize menu Roll media setup Initialize menu Centronics Initialize menu Network Initialize menu Utility Initialize menu File management Initialize menu 6.5.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU Please find below all necessary information on how to switch, select and cancel menu items. 6.1.1 Main screen When powering ON the printer, it will (when no errors occur) start up in its main screen. The function of each key is explained below.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.1.3 Changing between the screens To change the printer status, follow the steps below. 6.1.3.1 From the main menu to the menu screen Press either ▲ or ▼ on the operation panel when the printer is in the main screen to go to the menu screen. 6.1.3.2 From the menu screen to the main screen.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.2 OPERATION PANEL IN STANDBY MODE This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. 6.2.1 [F1] – Cancel When data is being received and you want to cancel this operation, press the [F1] key to cancel the transfer Step 1 : ¾ Verify the following regarding the condition of the printer.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.2.3 [F3] – Winding the roll media Perform winding of the media according to the procedure below. Step 1: Verify that the printer is not printing Step 2: Press the [F3] key on the control panel. See below. Step 3: Press the appropriate key in the ‘Feed&Reel’ menu, press [F1] key to [F4] key or the down key to shift to the second ‘Feed&Reel’ menu. • The printer works as follows: Feed&Reel (1/2) Feed&Reel (2/2) Setup items Parameters F.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu a. Front section b. Rear section 104 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.2.4 [F4] - Cleaning the heads Procedure: Step 1: Verify that the printer is at normal status. Step 2: Follow "Testprinting", and perform a nozzle check print. Step 3: Refer to the illustrations below to verify the condition of the print head. a. Nozzle Check 1 b. Nozzle Check 2 105 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu Step 4: • • Perform head cleaning according to "Head cleaning before printing". Notes For the settings on the purge menu, see table on the next page. The < > in the table are default factory settings (initial values).
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.3 OPERATION PANEL DURING PRINTING When sending a file to your printer, following messages can be displayed. 6.3.1 Parameter change Step 1 : • • • Verify that the printer is in the following operations. Receiving data Analysing data Printing data Step 2 : Press the [F3] key on the operation panel to shift to the Parameter menu. Step 3 : Press the [F1] key or the [F4] key in the ‘Parameter’ menu on the operation panel.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.3.2 Heater Checks and setups the heater temperature. Setup items Parameters Temp Check Platen Heater To check each heater temperature. To change platen-heater temperature. Drier To change drier temperature. Updateparam Saves the set up parameter. – • Descriptions [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Notes The changed parameters are available for the current printing, but the settings will be not saved.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.3.4 Changing Printing Mode When the product is at a normal condition, press the [ENTER]-key to change the setup of the Printing Mode. Step 1: Press the [ENTER] key on the control panel. • Step 2: The printer will shift to the ‘Printing mode’ Setup menu. Press the [F1] till [F4] keys to change Printing mode. See table below for further information.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.4 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING 6.4.1 Roll media cutting procedure Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. After printing, the roll media will automatically advance to the media cut position. The following message is displayed on the operation panel: Cut the roll media according to the following procedures. (1) When "Manual" has been selected in the media cut menu Step 1: Open the front cover.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu (2) When "OFF" is selected in the media cut menu Step 1: • • • Verify. There is no printing operation being performed. The control panel is in a normal status. The control panel MEDIA SET lamp has to be unlit. Step 2: When altering the position where the roll media has to be cut, do so in the home position setup menu in "Menu setup on the operation panel", and advance the roll media to the position that needs to be cut.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5 MENU OVERVIEW (1/5 – 5/5) Follow the steps below to enter the menu settings. Step 1 : Make sure the printer is in the normal mode Step 2 : Press the [menu ▲] or [menu ▼] key • • Notes “Network menu” is displayed when the network interface board has been installed. “File management” menu is displayed when the hard disk has been installed. 112 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu Setup items Parameters Origin Set Test Print Setup menu (1/5) Media Set Set Review Print Mode Command Setup menu (2/5) Layout Function Roll Setup Centro. Setup menu (3/5) Network Backup Utility Setup menu (4/5) File Mng. Initial. Data Dump Head Wash Setup menu (5/5) Long Save Mainte. Setup menu (1/5 to 5/5) – Descriptions To set the start position (origin) for printing data. Refer to: “Origin setup menu” To perform Test print.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1 Setup menu 1/5 6.5.1.1 Origin setup menu Sets printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data. Setup items Origin Set Parameters • • Descriptions Change print head position and media feed amount by operating the following keys.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.2 Test print menu Setup items Parameters Setup Setup ALL Test Print (1/4) Nozzle Chk 1 Nozzle Chk 2 Setup items Parameters Uni-Qlty 1 Uni-Qlty 2 Test Print (2/4) Uni-Spd 1 Uni-Spd 2 Bi-Qlty 1 Bi-Qlty 2 Test Print (3/4) Bi-Spd 1 Bi-Spd 2 Test Print (4/4) Palette Test Print（1/4 ～ 3/4） - Descriptions To perform Setup Listprinting. Refer to: “Setup List” To perform Nozzle check 1 (horizontal line) pattern printing.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.3 Media setup menu Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Performs various settings for media. Setup items Parameters Media Media Set Media Cut – Descriptions Makes setting for media type used for test printing. Refer to: “Media type menu” The method of cutting the media after printing is set here. Refer to: “Media cut menu” [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.5 User media menu Makes various settings on user defined media. In the User media menu, sixteen settings of "User 1" to "User 16" can be set. • • Notes If non-recommended media is used (user media), the following problems may occur. o Media detection error o Oblique, torn, and creased media o Media jams o Decrease in print quality due to blurring, missing, or smudging of ink o End detection error of roll media, etc.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.6 Ink Dry menu Sets the waiting period from the end of the operation to the start of the next printing operation, to dry ink on the printed media. Setup items Ink Dry Timer Parameters 0 to <30 sec. > to 270 sec. to 60 min. Descriptions To change Ink Dry time by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value. • [ENTER] key: To confirm setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.8 Stiff menu Sets media sticking force to the media guide according to media stiffness. Setup items Parameters Soft j Stiffness – Descriptions Setting for normal media. Setting for soft media where media feeding errors and media jams may occur. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. User media menu 6.5.1.9 Lever pressure menu Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.11 Drier menu Sets Ink Drier temperature during printing. Setup items Parameters Drier OFF / 50 °C to <60 °C > to 70 °C 6.5.1.12 Descriptions Change Ink Drier temperature by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value. • [ENTER] key: To confirm the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. • [CANCEL] key: To cancel the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.13 • Media feed compensation menu Notes Refer to "Media feed compensation" for more details. Performs various settings for media feed compensation Setup items Parameters Printing Change Dist Adj. (1/2) Print Unit Depth Dist Adj. (2/2) Data Size Dist Adj. (1/2 to 2/2) – Descriptions To perform printing with media feed compensation. Refer to: “Printing by Media feed compensation menu” To change media feed compensation value.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.14 Printing by Media feed compensation menu Performs printing by media feed compensation. Setup items Parameters Printing Dist Adj. – 6.5.1.15 Descriptions Now printing by media feed compensation. Wait for a while until printing has been finished. After printing, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Media feed compensation menu” • [CANCEL] key: Product performs following operations.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.16 Print Unit menu Sets the printing intervals when perform printing by media feed compensation. • • Notes Refer to “Media feed compensation" for more details. For setup values of the print area menu, all settings of user media (1-16) are used in common. Setup items Parameters Carve 0.20 Print Unit menu Carve 0.01 – 6.5.1.17 Descriptions Performs printing by media feed compensation at 0.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.18 Data size menu Sets the print size per 1 colour of print pattern, during media feed compensation printing. • Notes Refer to “Media feed compensation" for more details. Setup items Parameters PF Data Size CR – 6.5.1.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.20 CR size menu Setup items Parameters CR 15mm to <35mm> to 50mm 6.5.1.21 Descriptions Perform the following key operations to set the print size in the CR direction. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value. • [ENTER] key: To confirm setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. • [CANCEL] key: To cancel setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.22 Idle timeout menu When the product is on standby, sets the idle heat time of the platen heater / drier. • Notes If the settings of the heat timeout menu are as follows, the platen heater will each operate as shown below. o OFF: After reaching the idle heat temperature set in the idle heat menu, the idle heat temperature is maintained until start of printing.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.1.24 Set review menu Display each setup value of the printer. Setup items Parameters Paper Det. Set review (1/5) Paper Width Heater Temp. Set review (2/5) Drier Temp. Set review (3/5) Flushing Take Up Unit Set review (4/5) Load Unit Set review (5/5) Lever pressure Set review (1/5 to 5/5) – Descriptions Displays the setup value of media detection. Refer to: “Media detection menu” Displays the media width as follows.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2 Setup Menu 2/5 6.5.2.1 Printing mode menu Performs various settings for printing mode. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Prn Mode 1 Prn Mode 2 Print Mode Prn Mode 3 Prn Mode 4 – For each setup value of this mode, 4 settings can be chosen. Refer to: “Printing mode setup menu” [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Setup menu” 6.5.2.2 Printing mode setup menu Perform various settings in the printing mode.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.3 Printing quality menu Sets printing quality in consideration with application, printing data and printing speed. Setup items Parameters 180×360dpi Condition <360×360dpi> 360×720dpi – Descriptions The display changes to interlace setup items after the print quality items settings have been finished. Refer to: “InterLace Setup menu” [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Printing mode setup menu” 6.5.2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.6 Printing direction menu Sets print head moving direction for printing. Setup items Direction Parameters Uni Dir. Bi Dir. – Descriptions Prints one-directionally Prints bi-directionally. After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Printing mode setup menu” 6.5.2.7 Repeat printing menu Perform various settings to repeat print.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.9 Interval time menu Sets interval time for repeat printing. Setup items Parameters Interval Time <0.0 sec.> to 0.1 to 5.0 sec. 6.5.2.10 Descriptions Change interval time by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value. • [ENTER] key: To confirm setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. • [CANCEL] key: To cancel setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.11 Command setup menu To perform various settings for printer commands. Setup items Parameters Resolu. Command Online Timer – 6.5.2.12 Descriptions Makes settings for image resolution while printing with image data. Refer to: “Image resolution menu” Makes settings for the time from the end of receiving printing data from a computer to recognizing the end of printing data.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.13 Online time out menu Sets time from the moment of receiving termination of printing data sent by computer to the recognition of end of printing data. Setup items Parameters Online Timer /2sec to 30sec. to 800sec. 6.5.2.14 Descriptions Changes the Online time out time by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.16 Joint margin menu In the joint printing item, when set to "ON", the media feed direction’ margin for the second media is set here. Setup items Parameters Joint margin <0mm> to 50mm 6.5.2.17 Descriptions To change joint margin by operating the following keys. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value. • [ENTER] key: To confirm setup, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.2.18 CMY→K menu Makes settings for printing method to present black. Setup items CMY→K Parameters Yes – 6.5.2.19 Descriptions Use CMY (colour) ink and K (black) ink together. Always use K (black) ink. After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Function setup menu” Mirror menu Sets this to print reversed printing data. Setup items Mirror Parameters Descriptions No reversal of printing data.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.3 Setup menu 3/5 6.5.3.1 Roll Media setup menu To perform various settings for roll media. Setup items Roll Setup Parameters Disable Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 – Descriptions Set this when roll media setup is not used. For each setup value of roll media, 3 settings can be set. See “Roll media length menu” [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Setup menu” 6.5.3.2 Roll media length menu Sets roll media length.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.3.3 Centronics menu Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Sets communication mode to Centronics interface. Setup items Centro. Parameters Centro. – Descriptions To set communication mode to Centronics mode. To set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode. After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Setup menu” 6.5.3.4 Network setup menu Sets the network interface.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.3.5 IP address menu Sets the product IP address. Setup items Parameters IP address <000.000.000.000> to 255.255.255.255 Descriptions To change the IP address, use the following keys. • [F1] key: Shifts digit position of to-be-changed setup value to the left. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F3] key: Shifts digit position of to-be-changed setup value to the right. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.3.7 Gateway menu Sets the IP address of the gateway assigned to the product. Setup items Parameters Gateway <000.000.000.000> to 255.255.255.255 Descriptions To change the IP address, use the following keys. • [F1] key: Shifts digit position of the to-be-changed setup value to the left. • [F2] key: Increases setup value. • [F3] key: Shifts digit position of the to-be-changed setup value to the right. • [F4] key: Decreases setup value.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4 Setup menu 4/5 6.5.4.1 Utility menu Setup items Parameters Error Disp. Utility (1/2) Paper Det. Take Up Unit Load Unit Neg Press Utility (2/2) PaperSlant Flushing ModePrint Utility (1/2 to 2/2) – Descriptions To set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. Refer to: “Error Display menu” When media is initialized, set to perform detection of width and edge of the media.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.2 Error Display menu Sets display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. Setup items Error Disp. Parameters ON – Descriptions No Error Display. To perform Error Display. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Utility menu” 6.5.4.3 Media detection menu When media is initialized, sets whether to perform detection of width and edge of the media. Setup items Parameters Paper Det.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.4 Media width menu When media detection is not performed during media initialization, the distance between the media loading position and the left edge of media (paper width) is set here. • Notes If the set value is larger than the media width set by the media width menu, media and product may be tainted by ink during printing.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.6 Feed unit menu Sets the operation of the feeding unit. Setup items Load Unit Parameters Inside – Descriptions Set when using roll media with the printable side inside. Set when using roll media with the printable side outside. After setting, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Utility menu” 6.5.4.7 Negative pressure pump menu The operational pressure of the vacuum pump is set here.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.9 Flushing menu Sets the flushing operation. When making data with long width print, and missing dots are evident. Setup items Parameters Descriptions Flushing is not performed. To perform Flushing. When "ON" is set, go to the Shot Count menu. [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Utility menu” ON Flushing – 6.5.4.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.11 File management setup menu Makes various settings for the processing method of the printing data sent from a computer to the installed hard disk in the printer. • • Notes The items on the File Management menu are displayed if a hard disk has been installed on the product. To format the hard disk when installing the hard disk of another product. Setup items Parameters Write Mode Re-print File Mng.(1/2) Delete Rename Format File Mng.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.12 Write mode menu Sets the writing method of the printing data. • • • Notes Write mode menu is displayed if a hard disk has been installed on the product. When writing printing data to the hard disk, o Be sure to set the media in the tray. Refer to: “Media handling” o To change the printing start position, perform origin setup.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.13 Reprint menu Sets following items when you want to draw printing data saved in the hard disk. • File name • Printing media number • • Notes Reprint menu is displayed if a hard disk is installed in the product. When reprinting the printing data, o Use media of the same size as when writing printing data.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.14 File delete menu To set when you delete printing data saved in the hard disk. • • Notes File delete menu can be set when hard disks have been installed. If you delete file by the File delete menu, you cannot retrieve that file again. If you want to use the deleted file again, send the printing data to the hard disk of the product from the computer again.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.15 Re-name menu To change file name for printing data saved in the hard disk. Notes • Re-name menu can be set when hard disks have been installed. Setup items Parameters Rename Setup items To-be-changed file name File name Descriptions To select the to-be-changed file name by operating the following keys. • [F1] key: To select file name with back feed way. • [F3] key: To select file name with forward feed way.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.16 Format menu To format the hard disk. • • Notes Format menu can be set when hard disks are installed. If formatting of the hard disk has been performed, all data saved in the hard disk will be deleted. Setup items Format Parameters No – OK Setup items Descriptions Format is not performed. [CANCEL] key: To cancel the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Perform formatting.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.17 Free area menu Displays the current condition of the hard disk. • Notes Free area menu can be set when the hard disk have been installed Setup items Parameters Free Area 6.5.4.18 • • Input File Free Area Descriptions The following items regarding the current status of the hard disk is displayed. • Input File: Displays the number of print data saved on the Hard disk. • Free Area: Shows the remaining space in the hard disk.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu Setup items Parameters All Media Set Initialize (1/3) Print Mode Command Layout Function Initialize (2/3) Roll Setup Centro. Network Initialize (3/3) Utility File Mng. Initialize (1/3 to 3/3) 6.5.4.19 – Descriptions Returns all parameters to the factory setting. Refer to: “Setup menu” Returns parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.20 Media setup Initialize menu Setup of Media setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Media Set Parameters No OK – 6.5.4.21 Descriptions No initialization. To perform initialization. After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.23 Layout setup Initialize menu Values of the Layout setup menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Parameters Layout No No initialization. OK To perform initialization. – 6.5.4.24 Descriptions After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.26 Centronics Initialize menu Values of the Centronics menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. Setup items Centro. Parameters No No initialization. OK To perform initialization. – 6.5.4.27 Descriptions After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.4.29 File management Initialize menu Values of the File management menu are set to the setup value (initial value) at the factory shipping. • Notes File management initialize menu is displayed when the hard disk has been installed. Setup items Parameters File Mng. Descriptions NO No initialization. OK To perform initialization. After setting, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Initialize setup menu” – 6.5.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.5.2 Head wash menu To perform process for washing print head. • Notes Refer to "Washing print head" for more details. Setup items Parameters No Head Wash (1/2) Head Wash (2/2) Head Wash (1/2 to 2/2) All Black Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light Magenta Yellow – Descriptions Does not perform washing print head. Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to: “Setup menu” Washing print head is performed individually for each colour in order.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.5.3 Long-term storage cleaning menu To perform process for Long-term storage cleaning. • Notes For operation procedures for Long-term storage cleaning, refer to "Long-term storage cleaning". Setup items Parameters No Long Save (1/2) Long Save (2/2) Long Save (1/2 to 2/2) All Black Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light Magenta Yellow – Descriptions Does not perform the cleaning for long-term storage. To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu 6.5.5.4 Maintenance status menu Check the parts’ life cycle of the product. 159 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 6: Printer menu Setup items Parameters Mainte. (1/6 to 6/6) Descriptions Displays the life cycles of the following parts of the product. • CR motor • PF motor • Lever motor • Head U/D motor • Winding unit motor • Media feed motor • Print head K • Print head C • Print head Lc • Print head M • Print head Lm • Print head Y Part’s life cycle is shown be the amount of * Mark (max. 5: remain 100%).
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 INTRODUCTION 162 7.2 FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRINTER 163 7.3 ERROR MESSAGES 168 7.3.1 Status messages 168 7.3.2 Message type error display and solutions 170 7.3.3 Data error display and solutions 171 7.3.4 Command error display and solutions 172 7.3.5 Error requiring a restart 173 7.4 WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR 174 7.4.1 How to remove the media 174 161 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.1 INTRODUCTION Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. This chapter explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chapter, refer to "Error messages" and contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Notes To receive our customer support service, present your warranty.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.2 FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRINTER This section describes the failures and malfunctions of the printer not displayed as errors, and their causes and solutions. (1) The printer does not work after the power is switched ON. No. Possible cause Solutions 1 You did not plug the power cable in. Plug in the power cable. 2 The AC power does not match the specified voltage. Use the printer at the specified voltage.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting (5) Printouts are partially blurred or missing. Notes When using a media other than those recommended, a proper printing quality may not be gained. • No. 1 2 Possible cause The media is damp. You used folded, creased, or curled media. Solutions References Replace with new media. “Replacing roll media” (6) Printing position is not correct (some position is not printed.) No. 1 Possible cause The loading position of the media is not correct.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting (10) Ink is not used though you performed initial ink charge. No. Possible cause 1 Is the ink frozen? 2 3 You switched OFF the printer during the initial ink charging. The printer rarely prints correctly just after initial ink charging. Solutions Leave in room temperature for at least 3 hours, and perform headcleaning a few times. Switch ON the printer to continue the initial ink charging.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting (13) Cannot detect the media No. 1 2 3 Possible cause Is the recommended media being used? You used the printer in direct sunlight or other locations not appropriate for the specified environment. The loading position of the media is not correct. Solutions References Use a recommended media. “Media type” Use the printer in the specified environment. “Product” Specifications Load the media correctly.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting (17) The printer is not connected to a computer using LAN interface. No. 1 2 3 4 Possible cause You did not connect the LAN cable correctly. The network setting is not correct. The network setting on the printer does not match the setting on the computer. The DATA lamp on the operation panel does not light when printing data is sent from computer. Solutions Connect the LAN cable correctly. Set the network correctly.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.3 ERROR MESSAGES Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. This chapter explains the messages displayed on the operation panel both when the printer works normally and when an error occurs, and the solutions for the errors. 7.3.1 Status messages The following are the status messages while the printer works normally.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting No. 1 2 Message Filling Ink Wait for a while Purging Wait for a while 3 Initializing Paper ******** 4 Warming up Wait for a while 5 Washing Head Wait for a while 6 *Capping Out* Remove Head Cap on and press ENTER 7 8 *Manual Cut Paper* Cut paper and press ENTER *Roller Turn* Take up Roll -OFFcan not operate 9 Discharging JW 10 Injecting Jetwash 11 Power OFF 12 13 *Cap Cover Set* Put Cap Cover on and press ENTER *Origin Pos.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.3.2 Message type error display and solutions The following message type errors are displayed when an error occurs while operating the printer. When one of the following message type error displays appears, the printer may stop operation. If the printer stops operation, solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting (3) Other error messages The following error message is displayed on the operation panel. No. Message 1 Ink Status No Ink [*] 2 3 Ink Status Not Filled [*] Memory Status No Memory DIMM 64 MB Descriptions The ink inside the main tank is run out. (The printer stops.) Initial filling has not been performed. Short of memory while converting or printing data.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.3.4 Command error display and solutions Following are command error descriptions and their solutions during the printer operations. Command errors are displayed when an error has occurred while converting the command data sent from a computer to the printer. If a command error occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops. Solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer. No.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.3.5 Error requiring a restart Error requiring a restart is displayed when the following fatal error has occurred during printer operation. • Foreign material disturbing the printer operation is involved in the printer. • An electrical circuit (such as board, motor, or sensor) failure has occurred. • An error on control program of the printer has occurred. If an error requiring a restart has occurred, the printer works as shown below then stops.
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.4 WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. If the loaded media has been jammed in the printer, follow the steps below to remove the jammed media. 7.4.1 How to remove the media Step 1 Restart the printer. Switch OFF the power supply of the product and switch ON again. Step 2 Press the [F3] key in the media initial menu to raise the pressure roller. • The MEDIA SET lamp lit (green).
User’s Guide – Osprey 75/102/130 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Step 3 Remove the roll media from the media feed slot and the tension roller. No. 1 2 3 Step 4 Name Media feed slot Tension roller Roll media If a piece of media or media dust are in the printer, open the front cover and remove the media or media dust. 175 AP-75102, Rev. 2.
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