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User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT © July 2011 Mutoh Belgium nv. 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 ValueJet 1204 printer.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Trademarks mentioned in this guide • • • • • • MUTOH, ValueJet, VJ-1204 are registered trademarks or product names of MUTOH BELGIUM nv. Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation. Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names. Notes The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Purpose and Target Readers Thank you for purchasing a Mutoh ValueJet 1204 printer! This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH’s Full Colour Inkjet printer VJ-1204. This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product. Before using the printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this guide.
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User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 17 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................
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User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION 10 1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES 10 1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 1.4 WARNING LABELS 13 1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels 13 1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels 13 1.5 OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS 15 1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels 15 1.5.2 Locations and types of warning labels 15 9 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains about the printer installation, warning terms which the operator needs to know, caution items and warning labels stuck on the printer main unit. • Caution When performing installation and operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions and warnings mentioned in this document. 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview Important Do not install the printer places where there is a possibility that the printer may be damaged or might fall by chance. • On a shaky stand • Slanting location • Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted Do not stand on the printer or do not place heavy things on top of it. The printer may be damaged or might fall by chance. When not in use, cover the printer with a blanket and do not close the vent.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview Caution Pay attention to the following points, while handling the power cable. • Do not place or keep heavy objects on the power cable. • Do not bend, twist or pull the power cable by force. • Do not route the power cable near heating appliances. Pay attention to the following points while handling the power supply plug. Any mishandling of the power cable could cause a fire. • Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust etc.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 1.4 WARNING LABELS In this section, the handling, location and types of warning labels are explained. A warning label is used on parts of the printer which especially need caution. Understand the locations and the descriptions of the danger associated with each label before operating the printer. 1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels When handling the warning labels, be careful about the following points.
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User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 1.5 OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS In this section, the handling, location and types of operation procedure labels are explained. Operation procedure labels contain items for which the operator should be particularly careful while operating the printer. 1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels Be careful about the following points, when handling the operation procedure labels. Notes • • • Check whether all operation procedure labels can be read.
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User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 FEATURES 18 2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 19 2.2.1 Front section 19 2.2.2 Rear section 20 2.2.3 Operation panel 21 2.3 PRINTER MODE 24 2.3.1 Normal mode 24 2.3.2 Menu mode 24 2.3.3 Changing the printer mode 24 17 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview This chapter explains the features of the printer, and the names and functions of each part. 2.1 FEATURES In this section, the main features of the printer are explained. (1) High-speed output The ValueJet 1204 printer incorporates a new type high speed drop on demand piezo inkjet head. It offers printing widths up to 1219 mm at one-pass printing and 1200 mm at two-pass printing for VJ-1204.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS In this section, the names and functions of each part are explained. 2.2.1 Front section N° 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name Media hold lever Operation panel Front cover Waste fluid tank Stand Book holder 7 Media guide 8 9 Media cut groove Pressurizing lever 10 Platen Function To fix and release media. To make all printer related settings. To protect the user from coming in contact with the driving mechanism.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.2.2 Rear section N° 1 3 4 5 6 Name AC inlet Network interface connector USB connector Scroller receiver Media feed slot Ink cassette slots 7 Media guide 2 Function To connect the power cable. To connect the network interface cable. To connect the USB cable. To install the scroller with roll media. To insert roll media. To install the ink cassettes. Used for smoothly feeding through media when the media is set or printed.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.2.3 Operation panel This section explains the name and the function of each operation key and status light. Notes Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview (1) Operation keys in the Normal mode N° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Key Function [Menu] Changes to Menu mode. [Enter] -- [Cleaning] [<] [Nozzle Check] [>] Cleans the printer head when pressed for two seconds or more. During printing: Printing is terminated and the remaining data is deleted. During receiving/analysis: All data received and analysed data is already deleted and the currently received data of the next print file is ignored.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview (3) Status lights N° Light Colour 9 Power Green Status Light ON Light blinks Light OFF Light ON 10 • • • Data Orange 11 High Green 12 Low Green 13 Wave Green 14 Fine & Super Fine Green 15 Strong Green 16 Normal Green 17 LCD display section -- Description Power ON. An error has occurred. The error message is displayed on the LCD. Power OFF. Analyzing received data. Printing.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.3 PRINTER MODE This section explains the printer modes of the printer and how to change them. 2.3.1 Normal mode The printer is ready to print. • The media is loaded and the media type is set. • Various functions for printing can be performed on the operation panel. • The message ‘Ready to print’ is shown. 2.3.2 Menu mode In this mode, various setup items (IP address, etc…) can be set on the operation panel.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3 INSTALLING THE UNIT 3.1 INTRODUCTION 26 3.2 INSTALLATION SPACE 26 3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 27 3.4 POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3.4.1 Important notes and cautions 3.4.2 Connection procedure 28 28 29 3.5 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF 3.5.1 Switching the power ON 3.5.2 Switching the power OFF 30 30 31 3.6 INSTALLING INK CASSETTES FOR THE FIRST TIME 3.6.1 Replacing ink cassettes 33 36 3.7 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO THE PC 3.7.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.1 INTRODUCTION This section explains how to fully install the assembled printer. For further information on how to assemble your ValueJet printer, please refer to the Installation Guide. 3.2 INSTALLATION SPACE Install on a level floor which meets the following conditions. It has enough strength to support the weight of the printer and the stand • Notes For the weight of the printer and the stand, refer to the Operation Manual.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Installation procedure when using the network connection Starting point: ASSEMBLED VALUEJET ↓ Step Action Reference 1 Connect the power cable. Power Cable Connection 2 Install the ink cassettes. Installing ink cassettes for the first time 3 Connect the printer to the PC. Connecting network interface cable ↓ Result: FULLY- INSTALLED VALUEJET 27 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.4 POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3.4.1 Important notes and cautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Important Make sure to use the power cable supplied with the printer. Use of a different cable may result in an electric shock or fire. Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in an electric shock or fire. The printer’s disconnect device is the plug on the power cable. Important Do not attempt to plug in electrical plugs with wet hands.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.4.2 Connection procedure Step 1 : Make sure that the power key is switched OFF. • Notes The power is switched ON when pressing the [Power] key. In that case, press the key once again to switch OFF the power. Step 2 : Plug the power cable to the AC inlet at the back of the printer. N° 1 2 • • • Name AC inlet Power cable Notes If the power cable is damaged, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.5 SWITCHING THE POWER ON / OFF 3.5.1 Switching the power ON Step 1 : Press the [Power] key to switch ON the printer. • The Power indication light lights green. • • • The printer starts initializing. When the initialization is completed, the printer enters its normal status. Notes If there is a problem during initial operation, the printer displays a message and may stop operating.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.5.2 Switching the power OFF Step 1 : Before powering off, be sure that: • Printing or other operations are stopped or finished. • The printer (and operation panel) is in normal mode. • The head height adjustment lever is lowered. Step 2 : Press the [Power] key to switch OFF the printer. • The Power indicating switches off. • Notes If the operation panel is in the following status, the power is ON.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit • • Notes If there is a problem during the Power off sequence, the printer displays a message and may stop operating. In case operation stops, refer to “Troubleshooting” and deal with the problem. After switching OFF the printer, wait for 10 seconds or longer to switch it ON again. Step 3 : Raise the media hold lever after the powering OFF cycle. This in order not to damage the media due to the pressure of the grid rollers.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.6 INSTALLING INK CASSETTES FOR THE FIRST TIME • • • • • • • • • • • Caution When handling ink cassettes, be careful not to get ink into your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may become inflamed slightly. If you feel discomfort, consult a doctor immediately. Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get into your eyes or on your skin. Do not shake ink cassettes.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit Step 2 : Take out the cleaning cassette from the solvent resistant blister. Step 3 : Install the cleaning cassette into the ink cassette slot. • Keep the ▲ mark of the cleaning cassette facing up and insert it into the slot of the printer. • Insert the cleaning cassette to the end of the slot. N° 1 2 Name Cleaning cassette Ink cassette slot • The printer starts filling cleaning fluid.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit • Notes The ValueJet ink cassettes are developed in such a way that miss-insertion is not possible. For each colour, a different design is used, i.e., fins are placed at the outside of each cassette, at different locations, depending on the ink colour used. Result: The operation panel displays "Ink Refill **%", and the initial ink replenishment starts. • • • • Notes During ink filling : o Do NOT switch off the printer.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.6.1 Replacing ink cassettes This section describes the replacement time and replacement method for the ink cassettes. (1) Replacement time A. When “[****] InkNearEnd” is displayed on the operation panel • This message is displayed when there is a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cassette. • When “[****] InkNearEnd” is displayed, the alarm buzzer sounds continuously. • To stop the buzzer, press the [Enter] key.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit (3) Replacement steps • • • • • • • Caution When handling ink cassettes, be careful not to get ink into your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush immediately with water. Otherwise, your eyes may become inflamed slightly. If you feel discomfort, consult a doctor immediately. Do not disassemble ink cassettes. Otherwise, ink may get into your eyes or on your skin. Notes Do not shake ink cassettes. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit Step 3 : • • • • Unpack the new ink cassette(s). Notes Open the solvent resistant cassette blister just before inserting the ink cassette into the cassette slot. Leaving the ink cassette open for a long time may result in an abnormal printing. Use the ink cassettes within 2 years from the date printed on the package. Using an ink cassette after this period may affect the print quality.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.7 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO THE PC 3.7.1 System requirements For details about the system requirements, please refer to the documentation of the RIP software of your choice. 3.7.2 Selecting cables The printer is equipped with a network interface and a USB interface to connect it with a PC. A network interface cable or an USB cable is required to connect the PC with the printer.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit Step 3 : Secure the network interface cable with the cable clip. N° 1 2 Step 4 : • • • Name Network interface cable Cable clip Plug the other end of the network interface cable into your PC. Notes Refer to the PC documentation for information concerning connection possibilities. For network settings on the side of the printer, refer to “Panel setup menu overview” The USB connection is reserved for service technicians only.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.8 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION • • Caution Transfer the printer maintaining the horizontal position. Do not place the printer on a slope or vertical position, nor keep the printer upside down. This to avoid ink leaks inside the printer. Moreover, normal operation after shifting to these positions cannot be guaranteed. Step 1 Verify that the printer is powered ON. Step 2 Pull out the waste fluid tank.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit Step 8 Verify that the power light faints when the ink rejection operation is finished. Step 9 Dispose the waste fluid. Step 10 Remove the scroller. Step 11 Remove all cables. Step 12 Open the front cover and fix the CR belt in the centre section of the printer by fastening the CR belt clip around. N° 1 2 Step 13 Description CR belt CR belt clip Place the metal plate and fix it with the butterfly screw. The head is now fixed.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit 3.8.1 PACK THE MACHINE Step 1 Loosen the butterfly bolts securing the printer to the stand. N° 1 Description Butterfly bolts Step 2 Lift the printer main body with the hand grips; be careful not to break off the rubber feet underneath the printer. N° 1 2 3 4 Description Hand grips Rubber grips Rubber feet Media guide 43 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit Step 3 Unlock the two casters at the front side of the stand. Step 4 Remove the book holder at the right side of the stand. N° 1 2 Description Leg (right) Book holder Step 5 Loosen the hexagon head cap screws with the hexagonal wrench and demount the central beam. N° 1 2 3 4 Description Central beam Left leg Right leg Hexagon head cap screws 44 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 3: Installing the Unit Step 6 Loosen the 2 hexagon head cap screws to detach the right support from the caster section. N° 1 2 3 4 Description Right support Caster lock Caster section Hexagon head cap screws Step 7 Detach the left leg from the stand in the same way as the previous step. Step 8 Now that every component is detached, repack everything in the original packing box before transporting the machine. 3.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4 HANDLING THE PRINTER 4.1 INTRODUCTION 4.2 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT 4.3 USING MEDIA 4.3.1 Media type 4.3.2 Cautions on handling media 4.3.3 Precaution on storing media 4.3.4 The printing area 4.3.4.1 4.3.4.2 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 Roll media Sheet media 51 51 4.4 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA 4.4.1 Installing roll media 4.4.2 Loading roll media 4.4.3 Setting media type 4.4.4 Head height adjustment 4.4.5 Media feed compensation 4.4.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.15.1 Roll Length menu 90 4.8.16 Head Wash menu 4.8.17 CR Maintenance menu 4.8.18 Initialization menu 4.8.19 Life Times menu 4.8.20 IP Address menu 4.8.21 Subnet Mask menu 4.8.22 Gateway menu 4.9 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL 4.9.1 Feeding media 4.9.2 Stop printing 4.9.3 Cutting media 4.9.4 Changing and confirming settings on the fly 4.9.4.1 4.9.4.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.1 INTRODUCTION This section describes how to make the fully-installed printer “ready-to-print”. For details on how to obtain a fully installed printer, see chapter “Installing the unit” 4.2 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT Starting point: FULLY- INSTALLED VALUEJET ↓ Step Action Reference 1 Choose the appropriate media. General info on usable media 2 Install and load the media.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3 USING MEDIA 4.3.1 Media type The type and quality of the media affects the result of drawing enormously. Refer to the description below and use the appropriate media for your purpose. The following are the recommended media for the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose. • • • • Notes For more information about the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.3.3 Precaution on storing media When storing media, pay attention to the following. • • • • Notes Do not store media in high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight. Store sheet media in the original bag after unpacking. 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. 4.3.4 The printing area 4.3.4.1 Roll media 4.3.4.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA • • Notes Refer to “General info on usable media” for details on media handling. It is recommended to use tested and compatible media for this printer. 4.4.1 Installing roll media • • Notes Only use the scroller supplied with this printer. For media with a three inch core, three-inch core adapters must be used.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 3 : Put the roll media on the scroller. Printable side outside Step 4 : Push the roll media on the scroller and slide it over the fixed flange. N° 1 2 Name Fixed flange Roll media 53 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 5 : Move the movable flange over the scroller and firmly press the flange inside the roll media core. 1 2 Step 6 : Movable flange Roll media Put the scroller on the printer’s scroller receiver so that the fixed flange is facing the ink cassette slot side. N° 1 2 3 4 Name Scroller Fixed flange Ink cassette slot Scroller receiver 54 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4.2 Loading roll media Step 1 : • Power ON the printer. Caution Do not use the media hold lever during printer initialization. If the carriage and the pressure rollers touch each other, the printer might break down. Step 2 : Push the media hold lever backward. N° 1 Name Media hold lever Result: The operation panel displays "Lever Up". Step 3 : Slide the roll media into the media feed slot.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer • • • • Notes Make sure the roll media is properly wound up on the media core. If the front edge of the roll media is not straight, cut it straight on beforehand. If the front edge of the roll media is curled, cut it off on beforehand. For the cutting method, refer to topic “Cutting media”. Step 4 : Open the front cover, and pull out the roll media about 0,5 m.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer • Notes If the front edge of the roll media is not straight, cut it straight. Step 7 : Close the front cover. N° 1 Name Front cover Result: The operation panel displays the Media setup menu. • Notes To change the media type, set the media type as described in “Setting media type” 57 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4.3 Setting media type Introduction: When loading the media in a ValueJet, you’ll have to set the media type. The Media setup menu is displayed after the media hold lever is pushed from the backward position to the forward position. (= lever down) N° 1 • Name Media hold lever Notes The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when o The [Cancel] key is pressed.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 2 : Press the [Setting value +] key or [Setting value-] to select the correct media type. Step 3 : Press the [Enter] key to confirm your choice. Result: • The media type is determined • The operation panel displays "Paper Initial", and media initialisation starts. Step 4 : After media initialization, the operation panel displays "Ready to Print". Step 5 : When using the roll media, wind back the roll media to avoid slackness at the back.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.4.4 Head height adjustment When used? Use the head height adjustment feature to prevent the print head from touching the media, when printing at high speeds or when using strongly curved media. • • • Notes If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality will not be guaranteed. Do not open the front cover nor change the head height during printing.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 3 : Close the front cover. N° 1 Name Front cover 4.4.5 Media feed compensation After every printed swat, the media is fed a certain distance. Depending on the kind of media (weight, backing) another media feed compensation has to be set. This to avoid the following phenomenon: • • Printed swats overlap. White lines between every swat. In such cases, follow the procedure below and adjust the media feed compensation value.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 2 : Perform the initial adjust print. • • • Press the [Enter] key. o The operation panel displays "Feed Length: 250 mm". Notes The length that media is fed (feeding length) for initial adjustment printing is normally set at 250 mm. If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves. If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] or [–] key and change the set value. • Press the [Enter].
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer • • Notes The length that media is fed (feeding length) for confirmation printing is set at 250 mm. If you make the feeding length longer, the accuracy of the Media feed compensation improves. If you want to change the feeding length, press the [+] or [–] key and change the set value. • Press the [Enter]. o The operation panel displays "Printing". o Start Confirmation adjustment printing.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 7 : Perform Micro adjustment printing. • Display the Media feed compensation menu as in step 1. • Press the [+] or [–] key to select "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". • Press the [Enter] key. o The operation panel displays "Printing". o Start Micro adjustment printing. • After the micro adjustment printing is completed, the operation panel displays "PF4: Micro Adj. Print". Step 8 : Check the printing result. 64 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 9 : Set up the Micro Adjustment Change. • • Press the [+] or [–] key to select "PF5: Micro Adj.Change". Press the [Enter] key. o The operation panel displays "Micro: 0pulse". • Press the [+] or [–] key and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in step 7. • Press the [Enter] key. o The micro adjustment value is saved. o The operation panel displays "PF5: Micro Adj.Change".
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 3 : Lift both ends of the scroller and gently rewind the media. N° 1 2 Step 4 : Name Roll media Scroller Remove the scroller from the scroller receiver, and place it on a horizontal surface. N° 1 Step 5 : Hold the movable flange, and tap the scroller to remove the movable flange. N° 1 2 • name Scroller name Movable flange Scroller Notes Do not drop the media when removing it to prevent damage to the scroller. 66 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 6 : Remove the roll media from the scroller. N° 1 2 Name Roll media Scroller 2. Install the new roll media • • • Notes For loading the roll media, refer to Handling and installing media For roll media you do not use, store it according to Notes on storing media Notes When you do not set roll media, attach the movable flange to the scroller to set the scroller to the printer. N° 1 2 name Movable flange Scroller 67 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.5 TEST PRINT 4.5.1 Overview and functions of the test prints Testplot Function Nozzle Check Mode print Setup print Palette Print To check the head nozzles. To check the print conditions. To check the current setup of the printer. To compare output colours with printing colours. Action to be performed when needed Perform a head cleaning. Change print conditions. Change setup. Check colour mode 4.5.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 4 : Press the [>] key. Result: • The operation panel displays “Test1: Nozzle Check”. • The display enters the Test Print menu Step 5 : Press the [+] or [–] key to select the item you want to print and press the [Enter] key. Submenus: · Nozzle Check · Mode print · Setup print · All Set List · Palette print Result: Printing starts for the selected submenu.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.5.3 Nozzle check Used to check whether there are any heads clogging, missing nozzles or misfiring nozzles. • • Notes If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing, clean the head. Refer to Head cleaning. Perform the nozzle check once again after cleaning the head. Notes For the printing procedure, refer to “Performing a test print”. 4.5.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.5.5 Setup print • • Notes User media and print mode lists are printed only when "ALL Set List" is selected. For the printing procedure, refer to “Performing a test print”. 71 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.5.6 Palette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours. • • Notes When “Banner 1” or “Banner 2” is set in the Print Mode menu, “PalettePrint” is not displayed on the Test Print menu. For the printing procedure, refer to “Performing a test print”. 72 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.6 ADJUST PRINT Used to align the print head. • • Notes This printer is adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at the Mutoh factory. Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed. Step 1 : Switch on the printer. Step 2 : Load more than A3 size print media. Step 3 : Confirm that the printer functions normally. Step 4 : Press the [Menu] key.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 6 : Press the [>]. The operation panel displays "Adj.1: Confirm" and enters the Adjust Print menu. Step 7 : Press the [Enter] key. A confirmation pattern is printed. After the confirmation pattern is printed, the operation panel displays "Adj.1: Confirm". 74 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Check that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows. o When the printing result is O: You do not to need perform Alignment. o When the printing result is X: You need to perform Alignment. Proceed to step 9. Register a set value for Bi-D Quality (two-way printing/quality priority mode). Step 8 : Press the [+] or [–] key to select "Adj.4: Bi-D Quality". Step 9 : Press the [Enter] key. Step 10 : Start "Bi-D Quality" pattern printing.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 11 : Check the "Bi-D Quality" pattern printing and select the number corresponding to the lines that are most closely aligned. "4" is selected in the following printing sample. Step 12 : Press the [+] or [–] key to enter the number that you selected. Step 13 : Press the [Enter] key. Step 14 : The set value for "Bi-D Quality" is registered. Register a set value for Bi-D Normal (two-way printing/normal mode) as in step 8. Alignment ends.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.7 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL 4.7.1 Menu setup procedure Step 1 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode. Step 2 : Press the [Menu] key. Result: • The printer is in Menu mode. • The following message is shown: "Menu 1: Setup>". Step 3 : Press the [+] or [–] key to select a setup item and press the [Enter] key to confirm your choice.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer Step 4 : To save the changed setting, press the [Enter] key. Result: The setting will be saved and the next setup item will be displayed. • Notes After changing the setting, press the [Cancel] key when the settings do NOT have to be saved. Step 5 : Press the [Menu] key or [Cancel] key to exit the setup menu. Result: • The previous hierarchical setup menu will be displayed. • When the main menu is displayed, the screen returns to Normal mode. 4.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8 SETUP MENU The complete menu structure and its function: Setup item MediaType Effect Flushing Side Margin Media Initial Media Width/MediaWidth Origin Prev. Stick CR Movement Overwrite Cnt Overwrite Wait Slant Check Auto Cleaning Ink Status Roll Length Head Wash CR Maintenance Initialization Life Times IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Temporary — Description Set up the media type for printing. Set up the Effect menu.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.1.1 User media menu Various settings on the user media can be set. • • Notes If non-compatible media is used, the following problems may occur: o Media detection error o Slant, snag and wrinkle of media o Media jams o Optimum printing quality cannot be obtained due to blots, blurs and dirt of ink. o End detection of roll media cannot be performed, etc.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.1.2 Print Mode menu Set up the printing quality (print mode) according to the used to print data or print speed. Setup item Mode Setting Value Quality 1 Quality 2 Quality 3 Quality 4 Graphics 2 Banner 1 Banner 2 Banner 3 Banner 4 --- Description Set up the print mode. • Quality 1 to 4: Set up to perform high quality printing. • Graphics 1 to 2: Set up to perform standard printing.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.1.4 Init.Adj.Print menu Perform the initial adjust print. Setup Item Feed Length Setting Value 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm Description Change the length (feed length) of the media feed direction for the initial adjust print. • [Enter] key: The setting value is determined. "Printing" is displayed on the operation panel and the initial adjust print is started. After printing, the printer enters in the normal status.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.1.9 Pre Heater menu Set up the Pre Heater temperature. Set up to acclimatize and preheat the media before printing. • Notes The temperature to be set for the Pre Heater varies depending on the media which is used. For recommended temperature settings of Pre Heater, refer to the "Recommended media list". Setup Item Pre Heater Setting Value Off / <30° C> to 50° C Description Set up the Pre Heater temperature. — • • 1. Roll media 2.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.1.11 Dryer menu Set up the After Heater temperature. Set this menu to dry the print. • Notes Temperature to be set for the after Heater varies depending on the media which is used for recommended temperature settings of the after Heater; refer to the "Recommended media list". Setup Item After Heater Setting Value Off / <30° C> to 50° C Description Set up the after Heater temperature. — • • 1. Roll media 2. Dryer- After heater 3.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.2 Effect menu Set up the Effect menu. Use this menu to improve the print quality by means of intelligent interweaving print algorithms (i²) Setup Item Setting Value None 1 None 2 Wave 1 Wave 2 Fuzz 1 Fuzz 2 WOW 1 WOW 2 Fine&Wave 1 Fine&Wave 2 Effect Fine&Fuzz 1 Fine&Fuzz 2 A-S. Fine&Wave B-S. Fine&Wave Description The Effect function is not used.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.3.1 Flushing return count menu Set the frequency (flushing return count) that the print head returns to the original flushing box when setting "On Media" in the Flushing menu. • Notes When increasing the flushing return count, clogging may occur while printing continuously. Setup Item Return count Setting Value -999 ... 5 ... 999 Description Set the flushing return count.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.6 Media Width / Media Width menu If media detection is switched OFF, the media width menu allows you to manually enter the media width. 4.8.6.1 • Media Width menu Notes Setting a larger value than the media width set in the Media Width menu may cause ink to be fired onto the printer. Setup Item Media Width Setting Value 210 mm to <1,000 mm> to 1,225 mm — Description Set the media width.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.7 Origin menu Set this menu when reprinting on the margin, when the printing data position is changed to the position of the already printed media. Setup Item Setting Value Description Origin • X (media feeding distance): Change the print head position and media feeding distance with the following keys. 00000 mm to 9,999 mm • [>] key: Decrease the print head transferring distance.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.10 Overwrite Cnt menu Set up the Overwrite Cnt per line. Setup Item Overwrite Cnt 4.8.11 Setting Value to 9 times — Description Set the overwrite count. • [Enter] key: Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. • [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. Overwrite Wait menu Set up the waiting time while overwrite printing.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer — 4.8.15 • [Cancel] key: Shift to the previous hierarchy. Roll Length menu Set up the roll media length. Setup Item Roll media Setting Value Roll1 Roll2 Roll3 — Description Roll Length is not used. Set up the roll media length. The Roll Length setting can be set for "Roll1" to "Roll3". • [Cancel] key: Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy. 4.8.15.1 Roll Length menu Set up the roll media length.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.17 CR Maintenance menu Clean the wiper. Setup Item CR Maintenance Setting Value Start End — 4.8.18 Setup Item Initialization Description Clean the wiper. • [Enter] key: The print head moves to centre. The wiper moves forward. Cleaning the wiper is complete. • [Enter] key: Print head returns to the original position. The wiper returns to the original position.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.8.21 • Subnet Mask menu Notes Be sure to set the subnet mask after consulting your network administrator. Setup Item Subnet Mask Setting Value 000.000.000.000~ <255.255.255.000>~ 255.255.255.255 — 4.8.22 • Description Use following keys to change the subnet mask: • [+] key: Increase the value. • [–] key: Decrease the value. • [Enter] key: Change the value for the next segment.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.9 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL This section describes various functions which can be operated from the operation panel. 4.9.1 Feeding media Step 1 : Verify that the printer is in Normal mode. Step 2 : Check that the media hold lever is positioned to the front side (lever down). Step 3 : Press the [Forward feed↓] or [Backward feed↑] key. Result: Media is fed forward or backward.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.9.2 Stop printing To stop printing: • Press the [Cancel] key on the operation panel. Result: The printer will operate as follows: Result: The printer will operate as follows: Printer Status Printing • Operation with the [Cancel] key pressed Terminates printing and deletes the non printed data. Notes If a large amount of data is saved on the printer, the operation panel may not return to normal status by a single [Cancel] key operation.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.9.3 Cutting media • Caution When a print is finished, wait until the media guide is cooled off before cutting. This to let the ink dry and not to burn yourself. Regarding the operating condition of the printer, check the following: o Printing or other operations are not performed. o Make sure that the display shows the normal state.
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.9.4 Changing and confirming settings on the fly While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu. 4.9.4.1 Procedure for changing and confirming set settings while printing Step 1 : Confirm that the printer is in one of the following situations. • Receiving • Converting • Printing • Warming Up Step 2 : Press the [Menu]. Result: The operation panel displays "Menu 1: Print Start".
User’s Guide ValueJet 1204 Chapter 4: Handling the printer 4.9.5 Pause printing It is possible to pause during a printing operation. Follow the procedure below to pause or restart printing. Notes • If the printing is paused, the print quality is not guaranteed. Step 1 Check that the printer is operating normally. Step 2 Press the [-] key on the operation panel. • • The printer pauses the printing operation. “PrintRestart -> ENTER” is displayed on the operation panel.
5 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 5.1 DONE BY END USER ................................................................................................ 100 5.1.1 Cleaning the outer case ................................................................................. 100 5.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer ............................................................................. 101 5.1.3 Head cleaning ................................................................................................ 102 5.1.
5.1 DONE BY END USER This section describes the periodical services required on a ValueJet 1204 series printer. The periodical maintenance ensures stable printout quality of the machine. In the periodical maintenance, some service parts need to be checked, cleaned ore replaced. • • • • • Important Be sure to wear gloves when working with inks or cleaning liquid. Caution Be sure to switch OFF the printer and to disconnect the power plug when cleaning it.
5.1.2 Cleaning inside the printer Step 1 : Open the front cover. N° 1 Step 2 : Front cover Remove paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, using a soft brush. N° 1 • Name Name Pressure rollers Notes Do not blow paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers, remove media while cleaning. Step 3 : Wipe off paper powder and ink from the platen using a dust-free and soft cloth slightly damped with water. N° 1 2 Name Platen Media Guide 101 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
Step 4 : Wipe off the dirt of the grid roller’s unpainted (silver colour) area with damp and a tightly squeezed soft cloth. N° 1 Name Grid roller 5.1.3 Head cleaning When to perform? If the prints become blurred or are incomplete. How to perform? Notes • Remove media while cleaning. Step 1 : Verify that the operation panel is in Normal mode. Step 2 : Verify that the media hold lever is positioned to the front side. (lever down) Step 3 : Press the [>] key to select the cleaning mode.
Step 4 : Press the [Cleaning] key for at least 2 seconds. Result: The operation panel displays “Cleaning **%. Step 5 : • • • • Start the head cleaning. Notes Pressing the [Cleaning] key again after the first head cleaning is done to perform a strong cleaning. If you fail to remove blurs or incompleteness of printing in one head cleaning, you should perform the strong cleaning.
5.1.4 Cleaning the wiper 5.1.4.1 Cleaning time Once a week or when blurs or incompleteness in printing remain after head cleaning. 5.1.4.2 Cleaning steps • Notes Use the poly-knit wiper when cleaning the wiper. If the printer is switched ON, make sure that: • Printing or other operations are not in progress. • The display is in the normal state. Step 1 : Step 2 : • • Step 3 : Press the [Enter] key. The printer starts cleaning the wiper. The operation panel displays "CR Maintenance: End".
Step 4 : Use the poly-knit wiper, and remove the ink and dust on the wiper. o Wiper front side: Wipe horizontally. N° 1 2 3 o Cleaning wiper Poly-knit wiper Head cap unit Wiper back side: Wipe vertically. N° 1 2 3 Step 5 : Name Name Cleaning wiper Poly-knit wiper Head cap unit Press the [Enter] key. • • • The print head section returns to the original position. The wiper returns to the original position. The operation panel displays "CR Maintenance: Start". 105 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
Step 6 : Press the [Cancel] key. • The printer enters normal status. • Cleaning the wiper is complete. 5.1.5 Replacing waste fluid tank 5.1.5.1 Replacement time Replace the waste fluid tank if… …"NearFullWasteInkTank" is displayed. • The waste fluid tank shortly will become full. • Printing continues. Action: Prepare a waste fluid tank for replacement before the waste fluid tank is full. …"FullWasteInkTank" is displayed. • The waste fluid tank is full. • Printing stops.
5.1.5.3 Replacement steps Step 1 Step 2 Verify that the printer is switched ON. Pull out the waste fluid tank. N° 1 Name Waste fluid box Result: No Waste fluid tank" is displayed. • Notes Put used waste fluid tank in a vinyl bag or bag used for this kind of waste. Disposal of a waste fluid tank must be done in compliance with the regulations and instructions of the local authorities. Step 3 Install a new waste fluid tank in the.
5.1.6 Replacing the spitting box absorbent 5.1.6.1 Pre- transport procedure Replace the spitting box absorbent in the following situations. • • • When the spitting box absorbent becomes deformed. When smears of ink appear on the media Two months after replacement. 5.1.6.2 • Type Notes For types and details of the spitting box absorbent, refer to “Supply list” in the Operation manual. 5.1.6.
Step 5 Close the front cover. N° 1 • Name Front cover Spitting box absorbent replacement is complete. 109 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
5.2 DONE BY AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN This section describes the periodical part replacements and the periodical inspections required for this printer. These periodical services ensure the stable printing quality of the printer. 5.2.1 Periodical replacement of parts An authorized Mutoh technician must execute these replacements. These replacements are necessary to ensure the best printing quality output. Part Maintenance station Wiper Damper Timing Once year Once year Once year 5.2.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT .......................................................... 112 6.1.1 Problem at installation and introduction ......................................................... 112 6.1.2 Cannot generate graphics. ............................................................................. 112 6.1.3 Media-related troubleshooting........................................................................ 113 6.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting .....
If the error is not included in any items of this section, then refer to Error messages and contact your local MUTOH dealer. • Notes When you have to receive product service within the warranty period, verify you have a warranty certificate. If the warranty certificate is not presented, the parts and service will not be included in the warranty and will be charged for. If you have signed a maintenance service contract, then present the contract to the service technician. 6.
6.1.2.4 Cannot use the computer in online mode via LAN Possible cause Remedy Is the network interface cable connected correctly? Connect the network interface cable correctly. Is network setting configured correctly? Configure network settings correctly. Are the printer’s network settings correctly Match this product's network settings with the configured? computer side environment.
6.1.3.5 • Media jams frequently occur. Notes If non compatible media is used, correct media feeding cannot be assured. Possible cause Are you using compatible media? Is the media used in a place other than the specified environment? Using old media? Using media with fold, wrinkle, etc? Does the media curl or float? 6.1.3.6 The media veers during printing.
6.1.4.5 Printing lines are not straight. Possible cause Is the ink cassette within the validity period? Are you using compatible media? Is the printer correctly aligned? Performed Media feed compensation 6.1.4.6 Printing lines are duplicated or are patchy. Remedy Use a new ink cassette. Use compatible media. Perform alignment. Perform media feed compensation Possible cause Are the head nozzles in good condition? Remedy Perform head cleaning. 115 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
6.2 ERROR MESSAGES 6.2.1 Status messages This section describes the display during the printer operation. When the product is operating correctly, the operation panel displays each operation status as below. Message Ready to Print Paper End Receiving [port*] Converting [port*] Under printing Warming Up Cleaning **% Ink Refill **% Washing Moving Origin Pos. Confirm Position →E Remove Cassettes ** Initialling ** ** Press 2sec. ** Insert CleaningCart.
6.2.2 Error message display and remedies This section describes the details of the display when an error message appears and its remedy. Error messages are displayed when certain failures occur during printer operation. If an error message appears, the printer may display the following error message on the operation panel and stop operation. When operation stops and the error is solved, the error message is cancelled and the printer restarts operation.
6.2.3 Data error display and remedies This section describes the details of the display when an error message appears and its remedy. A data error appears if data communication between your PC and the printer has failed. If a data error occurs, the following error message appears on the operation panel and operation stops. When the cause of the error is solved, the printer starts operating again. Message Cause I** Error [ ] An error occurred when receiving data.
6.2.5 Error requiring a restart This section describes the details of the display when an error requiring a restart occurs and its remedy. An error requiring a restart is displayed if a fatal operational failure such as the following occurs. • When an obstacle which prevents printing occurs. • When a problem occurs with the electrical circuit (PCB, motor, sensor, etc.) of the printer. • When a failure on the printer control program occurs.
6.3 THE MEDIA IS JAMMED When the set media is jammed, remove it according to the following procedures. • Caution Be careful that your fingers are not caught between the covers. Step 1 Open the front cover. N° 1 Step 2 Name Front cover Move the carriage to the right. N° 1 2 Name Carriage Roll media 120 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
Step 3 Push the media hold lever backward. N° 1 Step 4 Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with a cutter blade. N° 1 2 Step 5 Name Media hold lever Name Cutter blade Roll media Lift both end of the scroller, and gently rewind the roll media. N° 1 2 Name Roll media Scroller Step 6 Remove all other remaining paper pieces in the printer. Step 7 If errors requiring a restart occur, switch off the printer, and switch it on again. 121 AP-75740 – Rev 1.
