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Operations Instruction 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 (PJ-2646NXE) Inkjet printer.
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Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................ 7 1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 7 1.2 COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ........................................................................ 7 1.3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES .............................................................................
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 4.1.1 Cleaning the printer............................................................................................. 55 4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case ...................................................................................... 55 4.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer .................................................................................. 55 4.1.4 Cleaning of the print head surface ..................................................................
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This Item explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel who operates this equipment, important safety instructions and the positioning of the warning labels. Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 1.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 1.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing injury. ¾ • • • Unstable surfaces Angled place Areas subject to vibration by other equipment ¾ Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your printer.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 If there is contact in eyes or inhalation, it may cause poisoning. Follow the cautions and procedures labelled on the ink and jet wash bottles, and take action immediately. ¾ The waste fluid from the printer is a waste oil (waste ink) of industrial waste. Proper waste fluid disposal according to industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local governments are required. ¾ Follow the instructions below when handling the power cable.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 ¾ Do not tilt the printer, stand it against a wall, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the printer. Also, movement after transport is not covered by the warranty. ¾ Have two or more people unpack and transport the printer. ¾ When lifting the printer out of the packing box, be sure to remove the vinyl cover first, then grab the holding sides of the printer.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 ¾ Keep the print head cap away from the dust and other contaminants. Otherwise the print head may become clogged. ¾ Do not cut a poly-nit wiper over the print head cap. Otherwise the print head may become clogged with lint. ¾ Be sure to remove pilling and lint on the cutting edge of poly-knit wiper. Otherwise the printhead may become clogged. ¾ When the cap sponges and the poly-net wipers become dry, always replace them with new ones.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 1.5 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. 1.5.1 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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Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 1.6 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 particularly important operations. Learn the instructions and the attaching positions before operation. 1.6.1 Handling notices Be sure to observe the following notices. • • • • Notes Ensure that all of the operation labels are clear enough for reading.
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Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 PARTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 Front section No. Name 1 Operation panel 2 Front cover 3 Pressurizing roller 4 Platen 5 Media guide 6 Foot switch 7 Maintenance cover 8 Waste fluid valve Function This panel is used to set operational conditions, the status of the printer, and other functions. (Section : Operation panel) This cover keeps the operator safe from the drive parts of the printer while it is operating.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 9 10 11 Stand Winding unit Cushioning roller 12 3-way cock cover 13 14 15 AC inlet Interface connector Foot switch connector Network internet face connector 16 17 Hard disk slot This stand is used to install the printer on a flat surface. Winds and collects the printed media. Use to guide the printed media to the winding unit. Cover to protect operators from the internal mechanism of the product. Opens when the print head is cleaned.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 2.1.3 Operation panel The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions. Notes See the sections below for using the operation panel. o When setup menus using the operation panel: “Menu setup on the operation panel” o When setting functions using the operation panel: “Operating from the operation panel” • 2.1.3.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 2.1.3.2 No. 10 11 LCD monitor and status lamp Name LCD monitor POWER lamp Colour – Green ERROR lamp Red 13 DATA lamp Orange 14 MEDIA SET lamp Orange 12 15 16 ROLL lamp SHEET lamp Status – ON OFF 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 2.2 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS After unpacking the packaging box, inspect to make sure that the unit is not damaged, and that all necessary parts are present. 2.2.1 Items in the printer box No. 1 Name Main unit, stand, winding unit Qty 1 set No. 2 Name Media tube (for winding unit) Qty 1 No. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Name Hand pump Cap Sponge Wash bottle Screwdriver Plastic spacer Screw（for Plastic spacer） Tray Accessories box Qty 1 6 1 1 2 2 1 1 2.2.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 2.2.3 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 2.2.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 2.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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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Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3 BASICS 3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 3.1.1 Switching the power ON Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Step 2 : Holding the front of print head cap put the purge plate down. No. 1 2 Name Print head cap purge plate Step 3 : Tilt the print head cap to eliminate the pooled liquid including jet-wash fluid. Step 4 : Remove the print head cap. Step 5 : Rise to set the purge plate.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 8 : • The unit will initial start-up operations. The following message is displayed on the operation panel. • Notes In case that the parts’ life becomes end, when turning the power of the unit ON, the following messages are displayed alternately on the operation panel every 2 seconds. (Refer to: “Replacement of the print head and CR motor”) • • • • Notes Details of the value displayed every two seconds are as follows.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3.1.2 Switching the power OFF Power OFF the unit according to the following procedure: Step 1 : Follow “Testprinting”, and perform nozzle check printing. Step 2 : Verify if there is any clogging of 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 9 : 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-nit wipers. • • • • • Replace the poly-nit wiper in the following cases: The poly-nit wiper has dried. Stuff such as ink clotting adhered to the poly-nit wiper.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 14 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. • The following message is displayed on the operation panel. Step 15 : When the media is set perform following operation • • • • Do not raise the pressurizing lever, press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. When raising the pressurizing lever, press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel or wait 10 seconds. Notes Ensure to raise the pressurizing lever when the product is not used for a long time.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3.2 MEDIA HANDLING The following describes the procedures for installing and setting roll media, setting types of media, and using the winding unit. The procedures 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. Install the roll media to the scroller. (Refer to: “Placement of the roll media”) ↓ 2. Set the roll media to the product.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3.2.1 Placement of the roll media • • Notes The following roll media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit. o Media tube: diameter 3 inches, length 2640mm (103.9in.) or less o Width: 2600mm (102.4in.) or less o External diameter: 250mm (9.8in.) or less o Weight: 140kg(309Lbs.) or less Problems that occur due to usage of media such as printable side with inside, are not guaranteed. To attach roll media, follow the steps below.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 3 : Raise the left side of roll media seeing from the rear side, set the side to the feed unit, then fix it with the fixing lever. No. 1 2 3 Name Feed unit (Left) Roll media Fixing lever Step 4 : Set the other side of roll media in the same way as step 3. Step 5 : Release the right and left fixing levers of the feed units, move the roll media to the centre of the unit, then fix it with the fixing levers.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3.2.3 Loading roll media The procedure for loading roll media is explained below. To load roll media, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Power ON the unit. Step 2 : The printer starts the initializing operation. • 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 7 : • Lift up the tension roller at the backside of the product with your hand. The roll media is fed. No. 1 2 Step 8 : • Name Roll media Tension roller After passing the roll media through the tension roller, place in the media feed slot from the top of the damper. Notes If there is a part not wounded tightly on the end of the roll media, wind it tightly again, then load it. a. When using the roll media such as the printable side is outside. No.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 b. When using the roll media such as the printable side is inside. • Notes Problems that occur due to usage of media such as printable side with inside, are not guaranteed. No. 1 2 3 Step 9 : Name Roll media Tension roller Media feed slot Put the roll media out about 1m from the front media feed slot, which is located inside of the front cover. No. 1 2 Name Media feed slot Roll media Step 10 : Press the [F3] key of the control panel.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 11 : Rewind the roll media a little by pressing the [F1] key on the operation panel while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any loose or slant. • • • Notes If you set the roll media free 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 setting position. If doing so, it may affect the printing quality.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 13 : Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel. • • The operation panel returns to the normal condition. Notes When using a winding unit, follow "Setting winding unit" and set the roll media to the winding unit. Step 14 : Press the [F2] key on the control panel to lower the pressurizing roller. • The MEDIA SET lamp goes OFF. Step 15 : Close the front cover. • Notes If you load a new tube of roll media, the media end may not be straight.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 2 : Pull out the roll media from the feed slot, and fix into place with tape so that the leading edge is parallel with the media tube. No. 1 2 3 • • • • Name Roll media Media tube Cushioning roller Notes When setting the roll media to the winding unit, Check the front and back of the product and make sure the media is free of wrinkles or slack. Install the media on the media tube so that the printing side faces outside.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 b. Rear section Step 3 : Step 4 : • Press the [F3] key on the operation panel. The following message appears. Press the [F1] key, and wind the roll media to the media tube of the winding unit by approximately one and half turn. No. 1 2 Step 5 : Name Media tube of winding unit Roll media Set the roll media according to the following procedures. (Refer to “Loading roll media”) AP-75720, Rev. 2.0 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3.2.5 Setting media type Step 1 : • Notes Refer to the following sections to load media. “Loading roll media” Step 2 : • • • • Switch ON the power of the unit, and set the media. Press the keys below in the control panel to change the settings.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 3 : • • • • • Press the [ENTER] key of the control panel. The media type is set. The printer starts the media initialization. Notes In the media initial menu, if the following is performed, the unit will move on to the media initial operation without setting the media type. When the [CANCEL] key of the control panel is pressed.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 (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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 3.6 LONGSTORE 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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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Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1 DONE BY END USER 4.1.1 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. 4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case Clean the outer case once a month with a soft, clean cloth. 4.1.3 Cleaning inside the printer Clean the inside of the printer once a week. Cleaning Procedure Step 1 : Open the front cover.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 4.1.4 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Step 3 : Remove the four sponges of the spitting box with tweezers etc. No. 1 2 Step 4 : Name Sponge for spitting box Tweezers 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. 57 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals AP-75720, Rev. 2.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 4.1.6 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. Operational procedure Step 1 : Loosen the fixing screws for the 3-way valve cover. No. 1 2 Name 3-way valve cover Screws to fix 3-way valve cover (2 pcs) Step 2 : Remove the 3-way valve cover. Step 3 : Switch the unit ON.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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. By selecting "ALL", the print head washing treatment successively is performed for all print heads one by one. • • When "No" is selected in the Head wash menu, the menu returns to the previous hierarchy menu without performing the print head washing treatment.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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. The following message is displayed on the operation panel Notes In the [****] part of the message, the colour of the print head to be washed will be displayed.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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. AP-75720, Rev. 2.0 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.1 to 3, 6 to 8, 13, 14 • Notes Please refer to: "Menu setup on the operation panel" for details of the setup menu.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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. 25 mm o Left: Max.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 Installing procedure: Step 1: Load the media so that the distance from the edge of the media to the media loading position is at least 40 mm. Refer to: “Loading roll media” No. 1 2 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 5.2 HEAD CLEANING BEFORE PRINTING Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. When used? Before printing, perform purge and head cleaning to clean the print head surfaces and the nozzles. Procedure: The procedure consists of 2 parts. 5.2.1 Perform a purge Step 1 : Switch ON the printer. Step 2 : Verify the product is in the normal status. Step 3 : Press the [F4] key of the control panel. See below.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 5.2.2 Wipe the heads Step 1 : Open the maintenance cover. Step 2 : Put the purge plate down the purge stand. 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 Print head Print head wiper Notes All print head surfaces should be wiped off, even after purging 1 colour only.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 5.3 SET THE CORRECT DISTANCE ADJUST (STEP) Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. Obtaining constant printing quality on an Osprey is not only determined by the working environment, the RIP, the profiles, the inks and the media which are used. One of the key factors for obtaining constant output quality is the correct distance adjustment, also called step. 5.3.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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. 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 6.1.2 Menu screen In the SetupMenu, changes can be made to the printer settings.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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. Order F.
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Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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 AP-75720, Rev. 2.0 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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). Setup items Key name Parameters Descriptions The ink colour to be purged is selected. • All2: Print head purge processes are performed for each colour at the same time. This item uses to stabilize condition of the print head nozzle.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 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.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 (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. Step 3: Open the front cover.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 6.5 SETUP MENU Setup Menu (1/5) F1 OriginSet F2 TestPrint (1/4) (2/4) (3/4) (4/4) F3 MediaSet F1 Setup F2 SetupAll F3 NzlChk1 F4 NzlChk2 F1 Uni-Qlty1 F2 Uni-Qlty2 F3 Uni-Spd1 F4 Uni-Spd2 F1 Bi-Qlty1 F2 Bi-Qlty2 F3 Bi-Spd1 F4 Bi-Spd2 F1 Palette F1 Media (User1….User18) (1/3) F1Ink Dry timer F2 H. Height F3 Stiffness F4 Lever Press. (2/3) F1 Heater F2 Drier F3 Prev. Stick F4 Dist. Adj.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 (2/2) (2/2) F1 Effect (1/2) F1 None1 F2 None 2 F3 Wave 1 F4 Wave 2 (2/2) F1Fine&W1 F2 Fine&W2 F3 NozzleODD F4 NozzleEVN F2 PrnMode2 F3 PrnMode3 F4 PrnMode4 F1 Effect (1/2) None1 None2 Wave1 Wave2 Fine&W1 Fine&W2 NozzleODD NozzleEVN (2/2) F2 Command F1 Resolu.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 (2/2) F2 FileMng. (1/2) (2/2) F3 Initial (1/3) (2/3) (3/3) (5/5) F4 LoadUnit F1 Inside F2 Outside F1 NgPress F2 PaperSlant F1 OFF F2 ON F3 flushing F1 OFF F2 Left F3 both F4 ModePrint F1 OFF F2 ON F1 WriteMode F1 OFF F2 WritePrn F3 Wrtie>Prn F4 WriteOnly F2 Replot F3 Delete F4 Rename F1 Format F1 No F2 OK F2 FreeArea F1 All NO OK F2 MediaSet NO OK F3 PrintMode NO OK F4 Command NO OK F1 Layout NO OK F2 Function NO OK F3 RollSetup NO OK F4 Centro.
Operations Instruction Osprey 75/102/130 F2 HeadWash (1/2) (2/2) F3 LongSave (1/2) (2/2) F4 Mainte. (1/6) (2/6) (3/6) (4/6) (5/6) (6/6) F1 No F2 All F3 BLACK F4 CYAN F1 L.CYAN F2 MAGENTA F3 L.MAGENTA F4 YELLOW F1 No F2 ALL F3 BLACK F4 CYAN F1 L.CYAN F2 MAGENTA F3 L.
