User's Guide U00114186304 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP-5610 Read this User’s Guide before operating the printer. Save this manual for future reference. Seiko I Infotech Inc.
IP-5610 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide Documents Number U00114186300, First Edition, February 2009 U00114186301, Second Edition, April 2009 U00114186302, Third Edition, March 2010 U00114186303, Fourth Edition, June 2010 U00114186304, Fifth Edition, October 2012 Copyright © 2012 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved Seiko I Infotech Inc.
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Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-5610 Color Inkjet Printer (hereafter simply called the printer below.) The printer is a color inkjet printer equipped with built-in USB interface that adopts the dye-sublimation transfer printing ink and supports the media of up to 64 inch width. This guide, the IP-5610 Solvent ink Color Inkjet Printer User’s Guide, describes such information for use as features and functions of the printer and the printing procedure.
Components delivered with this product The following components are delivered with the product. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer where the printer was purchased. Basic configuration item Printer <1 unit> - equipped with USB interface - mounted with the take-up reel unit Supplied Accessories Roll Media (For adjustment) <1 piece> Ink cartridge set 6 colors (Y, M, C, K, Lc, Lm) 3 inch flange <2 pieces> Flange spacer <2 pieces> Power cable <1 piece> USB2.
Options - 3 inch flange (IP-151) : 1 - 2 inch flange (IP-152) : 1 - Exhaust attachment (IP-265) : 1 - Blower unit (IP-182) : 1 Consumables Cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-138 or IP5-714) <1 set> - Cleaning liquid cartridge : 6 pieces Storage liquid cartridge set (IP5-107 or IP5-713) <1 set> - Storage liquid cartridge : 6 pieces Daily maintenance kit (IP5-230 or IP5-710) <1 set> - Cap Cleaning Liquid Wiper Cleaning Liquid Cleaning Swab Cap Cleaning stick Cap Cleaning roller Tweezers Wiper blade
Safety precautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with these symbols. WARNING Serious personal injury or death : Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING Ensure to read cautions below before use. Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire or electric shock. Make sure the printer is well grounded. If not, a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock. DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer. DO NOT repair the printer yourself. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury. DO NOT damage, break, process, or heat the power cable.
The ink used for the device contains petroleum solvent (Iso Alkanes (C13-16)), Since the ink is flammable, never operate near open flame. DO NOT swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water and consult a doctor immediately. If swallowed, do not try to induce vomiting. Consult a doctor immediately. Keep accessories and consumables such as ink cartridges and Media cutter blades out of reach of children.
Handling precautions Power supply 1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet. 2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noisegenerating devices, such as a motor. 3. Use the voltage specified on the nameplates of printer and option. 4. Connect one power cable to an electrical outlet. Do not plug several devices into one electrical outlet. Printer 1. Do not place anything on top of the printer. Do not rest your elbows on the printer.
Consumables 1. SIIT highly recommends you to use only SIIT standard or recommended consumables such as media, ink, and cleaning liquid for the printer. Generic consumables have the potential to cause damage to the printer, leading to interference in normal operation, and SIIT reserves the right to void the warranty if any issue is deemed by SIIT to be caused in part by the use of non-SIITstandard or non-SIIT-recommended consumables. 2.
Manual legend (Notational rules) The following notations used for text and keys / LCD in this guide are as follows. Notations WARNING - Boxes marked with a "WARNING" describe points of caution for avoiding serious personal injury. CAUTION - Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding injury to yourself or damage to the printer. Note - They explain the important items and cautions that should be kept when operated.
Key / LCD notations (Example 1) Keys and LCDnotations in a sentence shows the LCD on the operation panel. shows the key on the operation panel. 1 Press key to set the printer to the offline. hINK fMEDIA MEDIA REGi M.ADVg The menu group (The first layer menu) is displayed. 2 Press key to enter in the second layer menu. hRE WIND fPH.REC FORM FEEDi PH.MAIN g 3 Press key once more to enter in the third layer menu. hPRINTER fADJUST SE TUPi HEATERg 4 Select the menu with , , , keys.
Starting out... Connect to a computer. Turn on the power. P.2-2 P.2-3 Replace the ink cartridge. Load the roll media. P.2-46 P.2-7 Register the media. Replace the media. Media name Head height Print mode Media advance value P.2-14 P.2-12 Turn off the power. P.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance) (Maintenance) 1 Check the Waste ink bottle. 2 Check the wiper cleaning liquid. P.4-3 P.4-3 3 Check stains on the Wiper Blade. 4 P.4-6 P.4-4 5 Implementation of Print head cleaning [ NORMAL ALL ]. Clean the Capping unit. 6 Implementation of nozzle print. #PH RECO V ERY >NORMAL AL L P.4-19 P.
When you want to . . . Print on the cut media (sheet). Print on the margin of media. P.2-15 P.2-39 Change the heater temperature during printing. Change the media advance value during printing. P.2-41 P.4-32 Print on the thick media. Switch off the printer for a long period of time. …ZZZ P.4-10 P.2-44 Clean the printer. P.
With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted. When replacing with new media Media advance value setting P.4-28 Adjust the advance amount of the media. Adjustment of the Print head bi-direction position Adjust the ink target position in the bi-directional print. xiii P.
Replacement/Trouble Replacement/Trouble Replace consumable. Media cutter blade Wiper sponge P.4-25 Wiper cleaning liquid P.4-27 Wiper blade P.4-23 P.4-21 Waste ink bottle P.2-48 The panel operation becomes inoperative. The warning message is displayed. PERFORM DAILY MAINTENANCE NOW P.5-13 to P.5-6, P.5-13 The media is slantingly advanced. The heater does not warm up. Ｐ． 2-41 P.2-7, P.2-33, P.2-34 Smears or stripes appear on the print. xiv P.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Components delivered with this product… …………………………………… i Safety precautions… ………………………………………………………… iii Handling precautions… ……………………………………………………… vi Manual legend (Notational rules)… ………………………………………… viii Overview Operating conditions… ……………………………………………………… 1-2 Installation space……………………………………………………………… 1-2 Environmental conditions… ………………………………………………… 1-3 Appearance / Name and function of each part… …………………………… 1-4 Printer front (Paper exit side)… ……………………………………………… Printer rear (Pape
Basic operation Connection to a computer… ………………………………………………… 2-2 System configuration (Connection example)… ……………………………… 2-2 Connecting procedure………………………………………………………… 2-2 Power ON / OFF procedure… ………………………………………………… 2-3 Power-on procedure… ……………………………………………………… 2-4 Power-off procedure… ……………………………………………………… 2-6 Media replacement… ………………………………………………………… 2-7 Roll media installation procedure… ………………………………………… Roll media removal procedure………………………………………………… When the roll media exhausts and the roll media
Menu of Operation panel Basic menu operation in offline mode… …………………………………… 3-2 Menu layer structure… ……………………………………………………… Menu tree… ………………………………………………………………… Basic operation procedure and keys used… ………………………………… Procedure to select input, numerical input, execution and character input… 3-3 3-4 3-10 3-11 Explanation of each menu operation… …………………………………… 3-17 INK MENU……………………………………………………………………… MEDIA MENU… ……………………………………………………………… MEDIA REG MENU… ………………………………………………………… M.
Troubleshooting When Encountering a Problem… …………………………………………… 5-2 How to clear media jams… …………………………………………………… 5-6 When an error message is displayed… ……………………………………… 5-7 Service call error… …………………………………………………………… 5-7 Operator call error… ………………………………………………………… 5-8 When the warning message is displayed … ……………………………… 5-13 How to get good image quality… ………………………………………… 5-15 Abnormal sound… ………………………………………………………… 5-25 Use of generic consumables Printer warranty and safety issues… ………………………………………… 6-2 Pr
1 Overview This section describes the information needed before using the printer (basic knowledge). After reading this section, proceed to section 2. (Content in this section) Operating conditions........................................................ 1-2 Appearance / Name and function of each part....... 1-4 Options................................................................................... 1-9 Consumables......................................................................
Operating conditions This section describes the operating conditions required for the printer. Installation space The adequate space is required around the printer for normal operations, including supplies replacement, print processing, blower unit shifting and ventilation, as well as parts replacement for repairing.
Environmental conditions ¢ Operating temperature and humidity levels ¯ To obtain better print quality, use the printer within temperatures of 20 to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F.) ¯ To keep a stable and good print quality, the printer slows down the print speed when the operating temperatures exceeds 40 °C (104°F). Before use (Basic knowledge) The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity levels shown below.
Appearance / Name and function of each part The printer is shown with the name and function of each component. Printer front (Paper exit side) Front cover Pressure roller up/down lever Close it when printing. Maintenance cover This lever fixes or releases the media. Open it when performing the Print head maintenance (confirmation and height adjustment) of Print head. Tension bar Media clip Open it when cleaning the Capping unit or replacing the Wiper blade.
Printer rear (Paper feed side) 1 This lever fixes or releases the media. It is inter-linked with the pressure roller up/down lever on the front of the printer. Manual holder It is convenient to store the manual. Before use (Basic knowledge) Pressure roller up/down lever Flange Install it to the both sides of the roll media. Flange holder Place the media with flange on the flange holder. Ink cartridge slot Set the ink cartridges in these slots.
Print head Carriage Head up down mechanism By falling down the lever, the Print head is elevated by 0.5mm. Print heads Projects ink to the media Capping unit Wiper blade It removes foreign matters on the surface of nozzle of the Print head. 1-6 Capping unit It prevents the nozzle of the Print head from drying.
q Appearance / Name and function of each part Printer heater unit This printer is equipped with three heaters for ink fusing and image quality stabilization. Print head Media feed direction Paper guide(rear) Media Before use (Basic knowledge) Carriage 1 Rear heater Preheats media. Front heater Dries ink to stabilize print quality. Print heater Penetrates ink into media to fuse the ink. * These three heaters are controlled independently. P.
Operation Panel The keys, LEDs and LCD are laid on the operation panel of the printer as shown below. The buzzer is to notify the operator when an error occurs or an invalid key is pressed. LCD LED ON, Blink and OFF indicate the status of the printer. Data LED (Green) It indicates the data reception state - Blink: The printer is receiving the data from a computer. - OFF: No data reception from a computer It shows the status of the printer and displays the menu window.
Options Exhaust attachment 2 inch flange This flange is used to load the roll media of 2 inch core. 1 Before use (Basic knowledge) An optional unit to attach an exhaust duct to the printer. 3 inch flange This flange is used to load the roll media of 3 inch core. Blower unit Blower unit This unit dries ink by sending air to the media.
Consumables Media ¢ Type of media The media specified by our company is provided. For more details, contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech sales. - Glossy Vinyl chloride - Matte Vinyl chloride - Tarpaulin ¢ Precautions for storing media ¯ Avoid direct sunlight and water regardless of before and after opening the package. Put media in plastic to prevent dust and store media in a dry, cool and dark place. ¯ Avoid rapid change of temperature and humidity and store media with no condensation.
¢ Precautions for handling prints. 1 Before use (Basic knowledge) ¯ Do not touch the print surface before the ink dries. Handle by the edges of the media. ¯ Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer. To prevent color transfer, do not stack prints. ¯ Do not stack printed media on print from copier or laser printer. Also, do not place the printed media directly on the wax-coated floor. This may damage the prints. ¯ Do not rub, scratch, or fold the printed surface of media.
Ink ¢ Ink types Use only the recommended ink cartridges listed below. EG-OUTDOOR LX and EG-OUTDOOR EX cannot be applied concurrently.
q Consumables WARNING WARNING - Do not swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water and consult a doctor immediately. If it is swallowed, do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. 1 Before use (Basic knowledge) - Never place the ink close to open flames. Doing so will create a fire hazard. - Ink has an expiration date.
Waste ink bottle Use the recommended Waste ink bottle listed below. Consumables applied to EG-OUTDOOR LX and EG-OUTDOOR EX are different. EG-OUTDOOR EX Type IP5-139 EG-OUTDOOR LX Content Waste ink bottle Quantity 1 piece Type Content IP5-109 Waste ink bottle Quantity 1 piece WARNING - Never put the Waste ink bottle near open flames. Doing so may cause a fire hazard. - Do not swallow ink and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes.
q Consumables Daily maintenance kit EG-OUTDOOR EX Type IP5-230 EG-OUTDOOR LX Content Quantity Cap cleaning liquid 1 piece (300 ml) Wiper cleaning liquid (200 ml) 1 piece Type Content IP5-710 Cap cleaning liquid (300 ml) Quantity 1 piece Wiper cleaning liquid (200 ml) 1 piece Cleaning swab 10 pieces Cleaning swab 10 pieces Cleaning stick 1 piece Cleaning stick 1 piece Cleaning roller 30 pieces Cleaning roller 30 pieces Wiper blade 1 piece Wiper blade 1 piece Tweezers 1 piece Tw
Wiper cleaning liquid set Use the following Wiper cleaning liquid specified by Seiko I Infotech. Consumables applied to EG-OUTDOOR LX and EG-OUTDOOR EX are different. EG-OUTDOOR EX Type IP5-231 EG-OUTDOOR LX Content Wiper cleaning liquid (200 ml) Quantity 3 bottles Type Content Quantity Wiper cleaning IP5-712 liquid (200 ml) 3 bottles WARNING - Do not swallow Wiper cleaning liquid and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respiratory distress and can harm the eyes.
q Consumables Wiper blade Type Content IP5-122 Quantity Wiper blade 2 pieces Media cutter blade Use the following Media cutter blade specified by Seiko I Infotech. Common consumables are applied to EG-OUTDOOR LX and EG-OUTDOOR EX. Type Content IP5-124 1 Before use (Basic knowledge) Use the following Wiper blade specified by Seiko I Infotech. Common consumables are applied to EG-OUTDOOR LX and EG-OUTDOOR EX.
LCD display and state of printer This section illustrates how to read the LCD display and the state of printer. How to read LCD (1) Initialization display Shows the initialization of the printer at the start-up is being processed. - When the printer starts up normally, it automatically enters the idle online mode. B o o t i ng up… INITIA L IZ ING... PL EA SE WA IT (2) Online state (idle mode) display Shows the printer is ready to receive data from the computer (The online LED is on.
(5) ONLINE state (print pause mode) display 1 The section illustrates the interrupted state during printing. PRIN T ING R OLL:1625/ PA P ER When canceling printing during pause : When resuming printing after paused : P R INT E R PAU SE D R O LL:16 2 5 /PA P E R PR I N T E R PAU S E D R O L L : 1 6 2 5 /PA PE R The ONLINE LED blinks. PRIN T ER PAU S ING PL EAS E WA IT C A NC E L I N G P LEA S E WA I T The ONLINE LED blinks.
(8) ONLINE state (print information mode) display Shows the media used, remaining ink, and remaining media from online state.
q LCD display and state of printer (9) OFFLINE state (menu mode) display - hifg denotes the access key to each menu. - By pressing the key in the menu mode display, [Cleaning Menu] is activated. M ED IA R EGi hINK fM ED IA M .A DVg hR E W IND F OR M F EED i f PH.R EC PH.MA INg hPR INTER SE TU P i fA D J U ST HEATER g 1 Before use (Basic knowledge) This illustrates that the menu operation available in the offline state. P.
2 Basic operation This sections describes the basic operation of printer. (Content of this section) Connection to a computer.............................................. 2-2 Power ON / OFF procedure.............................................. 2-3 Media replacement............................................................ 2-7 How to use the take-up reel unit.................................2-16 How to use the blower unit (option)..........................2-31 How to use the media edge guards.........
Connection to a computer This section describes the procedure to connect the printer to a computer. System configuration (Connection example) See below. Printer Computer USB interface USB Connecting procedure Connect the cable in the procedure below. 1 Turn off the power of the printer and computer to be connected. Note - When the printer and a computer are connected, turn on the power of the printer first and turn off the power of printer last when powering them down.
Power ON / OFF procedure Main Power Switch 2 Basic Operation Turn on the main power switch. Use the power switch on the operation panel of printer whenever subsequently turning the power on or off. Note - When the printer and a computer are connected, turn on the power of the printer first and turn off the power of printer last when powering them down.
Power-on procedure 1 With the main power switch at the rear of printer turned off, connect the supplied Switch off (O) Power inlet power cable to the power socket of printer and AC power supply outlet. 2 Turn on the main power switch on (I) at the 3 Turn on the power switch on the operation Switch on (I) rear of printer panel. When turning on the power, the printer performs the power-on self-diagnostic test and displays the following message on the operation panel.
q Power ON / OFF Procedure - If the LED on the operation panel does not light when the main power switch at the rear of printer and the power on / off switch on the operation panel are turn on, , the power supply is defective. - When a problem is detected in the power-on self-diagnostic test, the error message is displayed on the LCD. Refer to [Section 5 Troubleshooting], for more information. Note - Do not use the power cable other than the supplied power cable for the printer.
Power-off procedure 1 To turn off the power of printer, keep pressing the power switch on the SHU T TING DOW N PL EA SE WA IT operation panel for 2 seconds. The message shown above is displayed on the LCD to show that the shutdown process is being executed. The power is off after the shutdown is finished. To keep the Print head in the good condition at shutdown, the fill cap operation (state that the cap is filled with ink) is performed.
Media replacement This section describes [Roll media installation / removal procedure]. There two situations requiring roll media replacement: - When the roll media is finished, the roll media is replaced. - When the roll media is jammed, the roll media is replaced. The roll media replacement procedure for each case is shown below. Basic Operation Roll media installation procedure 1 2 Open the Front cover and slide the media edge guards to each ends of the platen. Then, close the Front cover.
4 After securing the flange by turning the knob, pull out the flange spacer. Flange spacer Note - Tighten the knob of flange firmly. If the flange is loosened, the media may not be fed straight. - During printing, the knob of flange may loosen. Re-tighten the knob at an appropriate time (every ten meters of printing or before printing a long print 5 Install the flange at the left hand side of the roll media. (1) Install the flange spacer to the flange. (2) Insert the flange in the roll media.
q Media replacement 7 Raise the pressure roller up / down lever. Note 8 2 Basic Operation - There are three selectable positions (up, middle and down) on the pressure roller up / down lever. - To raise the (release) the pressure roller here, raise the pressure roller up / down lever to the top position. ( P.2-34 ([How to switch the pressure]) Feed the media between the pressure roller and grit roller and advance the media until the leading edge of media comes out of the Front cover.
9 Slide the flange holder so that the pressure of pressure roller is equal at edges of the media. Note - When wrinkles occur on the media, pull the lifter to release the pressure roller. ( P.2-35[How to use the lifter]) Load the media so that the media is evenly applied to the pressure roller. - Noting the relationship between the label scale (general rule line) and the media width will be easier when adjusting the position while loading the media next time.
q Media replacement 12 Lower the pressure roller up / down lever. After this, follow the instructions on LCD screen. 2 Note 13 Open the Front cover and align the media edge guards over the both ends of media. Then, close the Front cover. Basic Operation - To lower (press) the pressure roller, lower the pressure roller up / down lever to the lowest position. ( P.
15 Select the type of media. Select the type of media registered and keys and press with the key. ( P.3-20 [MEDIA the REG MENU]) SEL EC T M ED IA M ED IA :PA PER M ED IA :XXX To register a new media [NEW MEDIA ENTRY] is displayed at the end of the registered media. Press the MENU]. key to enter [MEDIA REG The media registration procedure is the same as the registration from the registration P.3-20 [MEDIA REG MENU]) menu.
q Media replacement Roll media removal procedure 1 Raise the pressure roller up / down lever. 2 2 Rewind the flange to roll back the media. 3 Unload the roll media from the flange 4 Loosen the knob and remove the flange Basic Operation Pressure roller up / down lever holder. Flange from the media.
When the roll media exhausts and the roll media is replaced When the printer runs out of media, the printer automatically detects the end and displays a message. Depending on the media’s finishing, (media glued to core) the printer may not automatically detect. If printing is continued, the printer may be stained or damaged. Visually check the remainder of media. 1 2 The message appears on the LCD NO M ED IA LOA DED screen.
q Media replacement Cut media installation procedure 1 Open the Front cover and slide the media edge guards to both ends of platen. Then, close the Front cover. Raise the pressure roller up / down lever. 3 Advance the media until the leading edge of 4 Move the media so that both ends of media 5 Lower the pressure roller up / down lever. Basic Operation 2 2 media comes out of the Front cover. are evenly applied to the pressure roller. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen.
How to use the take-up reel unit Install the media on the take-up reel unit 1 Prepare the paper tube and waste paper (about 1 m) of which width is identical to that of media to be used. And paste the waste to the paper tube. About 1m Waste paper Paper tube Note - If the media is not straight against the paper tube, it will cause skew. - The width of paper tube for winding in the take-up reel unit should be the same as that of roll media for printing. If the wider one is used, take-up shift may occur.
3 Insert the paper tube on which the waste paper is affixed in the right side flange (fixed side). 2 Right side Basic Operation Paper tube Note - It is not normally necessary to move the position of the right side flange, it is used as the fixed position. However, when aligning with the roller media installation position to the printer, adjust the position of right side flange. Paper tube 4 Sliding the left side flange (movable side), insert it in the paper tube.
6 Return the Tension bar to the bottom position from the top position. Note - Whether using loose winding or tension winding modes, use the Tension bar in the bottom position during take-up operation. 7 Bottom position of Tension bar Raise the pressure roller up / down lever and install the roll media for printing to the printer. For media installation procedure, refer to P.2-7 [Media replacement].
q How to use the take-up reel unit 10 To eliminate the slack of leader paper (extra length), rotate the flange by hand to wind it. Flange 2 11 Basic Operation When used with print side in, rotate the flange in the reverse direction of arrow to eliminate the slack. Ensure the media will travel between the media and the take-up sensor. If not, reinstall the media. Media Take-up sensor The media locates over the take-up sensor.
Tension take-up / Loose take-up setting With the take-up, either tension or the loose configuration can be selected. In normal use, the loose method is preferred. ø Loose take-up configuration ø Tension take-up configuration ¢ Tension take-up configuration / Loose take-up configuration setting procedure In [TUR MODE] of [MEDIA REG MENU], set the tension configuration. 1 Press 2 Press 3 4 key to set the printer to the fM EDIA offline. key to enter in MEDIA REG MENU.
q How to use the take-up reel unit Take-up switch setting For the take-up direction, the Outer take-up (print side out) or Inner take-up (print side out) can be selected. When take-up is not used, set the take-up (winding) switch to [OFF]. Set the switch to the proper mode based of the figure below. Take-up switch Outer take-up Inner take-up Basic Operation Winding OFF 2 Note - When the take-up roll approaches the flange diameter, remove the take-up roll and replace it with a new core.
Using a 2 inch core In this equipment, by removing the 3 inch adapter, the 2 inch paper tube can be used. To remove the 3 inch adapter, the supplied attachment is needed. The removal procedure of 3 inch adapter is explained below. 1 Insert the attachment in the hole in the center of 3 inch adapter. 2 Turn counterclockwise ( in the arrow direction) the 3 inch adapter and pull it out together with the attachment.
q How to use the take-up reel unit When the media cannot be winded in Loose take-up mode This section describes the media setting to take up the media in the loose takeP.2-7 [Media replacement] and P.2-16 up configuration. Also, refer to [How to use the take-up reel unit]. - Loose take-up flanges are designed exclusively for the loose take-up. Do not use them for the tension take-up.
Loose take-up flange installation procedure In this section, the following procedure is for the right side (fixed side). Follow the same procedure to install the flanges to the left side (movable side) (symmetry). 1 Right side flange (fixed side) Remove the 3 inch adapter. Use the supplied attachment to remove the adapter. 3 inch adapter 2 Install the 3 inch adapter to the loose take-up flange. Install it to the surface where the sponge is not attached.
q How to use the take-up reel unit How to use the loose take-up flange 1 Adjust the position of the right side flange (take-up: fixed side) Adjust the position of the flange holder (at the left of the paper feed side: movable side) - The adjustment is required only at the initial operation of the loose take-up configuration. - When the position of the flange holder (at the left of the paper feed side: fixed side) is changed, readjustment is necessary.
2 Check the length of the take-up paper tube. Use the paper tube of which length is identical to the width of the media set on the printer, or shorter (by 9 mm at maximum.) Note - Do not use the paper tube which is longer than the media width. The media cannot be taken up fully due to winding deviation. (1) Set the flange spacer at the left side of the roll media set on the paper feed side. Press the paper tube end against the flange spacer surface.
q How to use the take-up reel unit OK OK NG Paper tube Paper tube Roll media Roll media Roll media The paper tube is shorter than the roll media (by 9 mm at maximum). The paper tube is at the same length as the roll media. (3) When the paper tube is shorter than the roll media, apply paper tube spacers and confirm that the difference in length is within 9mm. Install one or two paper tube spacers (4.5mm thickness for each).
Note - 2 paper spacers can be used at maximum. Do not use the paper tube which requires more than 2 paper tube spacers. 3 Install the take-up paper tube. Loose take-up flange Use the paper tube and the paper tube spacer checked in the procedure 2. Right side flange (1) Install the paper tube at the right side flange (fixed side). Paper tube (2) Install the paper tube spacer checked in the procedure “2.(3)” to the left side flange (movable side).
q How to use the take-up reel unit (4) Tighten the knob at the left side (movable side) firmly to secure the flange. Fixing knob 2 Basic Operation Paper tube spacer (5) Pull out the paper tube spacer. Remove the flange spacer set in the procedure “2.(1)”.
4 Affix the media. Affix the media to the paper tube at three locations, right, left and center with adhesive tape. Check whether the gaps between the loose take-up flange surfaces and the both media ends are appropriate (a+b = below 7 mm). The target length of a is 0-2 mm.
How to use the blower unit (option) The blower unit (option) is installed to the paper exit side of the printer and is used to effectively dry the printed media (ink) processed by the printer. Note 2 Basic Operation - To dry the printed media (ink) efficiently and to operate the take-up reel unit smoothly, the use of the blower unit is recommended. Apply the blower unit when high-speed printing (16m2/h, etc.) or high density printing (with large quantity of ink) is performed.
Hook 2 Wind the cable around the hook. Cable Note - It takes time for the ink to dry completely. Processing immediately after printing (laminating, etc.) is not recommended. - The ink may not dry completely on some media. In this case, set the paper scanning wait time ( P.3-25) from the operation panel of the printer. Handling the media Shift the blower unit to prevent any interference before installing the media to the P.2-7), installing the media on the take-up reel unit ( P.
How to use the media edge guards Use the media edge guards protect the Print heads from curl of the sides of the media. Slide the raised (inside) edge of the guards over the edge of the media. When pushing this portion, it makes easier to set. 2 Basic Operation Media Media edge guard Note - Set “use / not-use” of media edge guard in the MEDIA REG MENU. The widths of right and left margins of media change. ( P.3-28 [(8) EDGE GUARD]) - Clean the media edge guards when ink accumulates on them.
How to switch the pressure Switch over the pressure between the media feeding pressure roller and the grit roller when using different medias. The bottom position is normally used. When skew occurs in the media and the media cannot be fed or when the media with weak elasticity such as a thin cloth, switch to [weak] the center position. The pressure force is switched by the position of the pressure roller up / down lever. (See figure below.) [Rear] (top) When loading the media, raise the lever.
How to use the lifter Unless the media is under the entire pressure roller, wrinkles and skews may occur. In such case, pull toward you the lifter at the upper side of pressure roller to release the pressure force of pressure roller. 2 Note - Wrinkles may be eliminated in all medias. Basic Operation Lifter Pressure roller Example of when it is not necessary to pull the lifter toward you (The pressure of pressure roller is needed.
Cut the media This section describes the procedure to cut the media manually. - Shift the blower unit to prevent any interference with the operation. 1 Clip both ends of media with the media clip. 2 Move the Media cutter blade and cut the media. - The arrow mark (g) is imprinted on the Media cutter blade. The Media cutter blade can only cut in the direction of the media in the arrow mark (g). If the arrow mark (g) is not oriented in the cutting direction, change the orientation in the procedure below.
Feeding the media [Feed] This function feeds the media. 1 (Press Press M EDIA R EGi hINK key.) fM EDIA key to move the menu group to the second layer menu, and M .A DV g hR E W IND F OR M F EED i f PH.R EC PH.MA INg 2 Basic Operation 2 Set the printer to the offline. then FORM FEED MENU is displayed. 3 Keep pressing key. While pressing fed. key, the roll media is F EED ING M EDIA When cut sheet media is used, the paper is ejected.
Rewind the media [Back Feed] This function rewinds the media. 1 2 3 Set the printer to the offline. hINK (Press fM EDIA key.) To display the [REWIND] menu, press key. Keep pressing key. While pressing fed back. key, the roll media is M EDIA R EGi M .A DV g hR E W IND F OR M F EED i f PH.R EC PH.MA INg R E W INDING M ED IA When the cut media is used, the paper is ejected. 4 When releasing your hand off key, feeding stops, the printer returns to the hR E W IND F OR M F EED i f PH.
How to use the origin setting function When printing a small image is printed on the “64” width media, a large margin is created as shown below. By returning the printed media and re-setting the origin of print start, another image may be printed in this margin.
3 In the state of [CARRIAGE MOVING] NEST OR IGIN SE T TING display, move the carriage to the position C A R R IAGE M OV ING to be set as an origin with “ ” and “ ” keys. 4 Press key to set the origin setting. The carriage returns and the printer becomes ready to print (online state (idle mode) display) NEST OR IGIN SE T TING * OK ? NEST OR IGIN SE T TING PL EA SE WA IT PR INTER R EA DY NEST:1625/ PA PER To release the set origin, keep press and ” key for 1.
Changing temperature using the heater control menu The heater initial value that is set with MEDIA REG MENU is automatically set for the temperature of each heater. Therefore, the heater control menu is not needed normally. The heater control menu is used to fine-adjust the heater temperature during printing or to monitor the current heater temperature. Press the key to display the heater control menu.
¢ Reference information on media types and heater settings The heater set temperatures and reference set values (initial values) of print mode for each type of media are shown in the table below. Change the settings for use according to the media in use.
q Changing temperature using the heater control menu (2) When print data is received from the computer, either of the following is performed before printing. –– The set temperature on the heater control menu is overwritten by the temperature that is set by the RIP (print data, job), and heating starts. –– When no temperature is set by the RIP (print data, job), heating starts with the set temperature on the heater control menu.
Change the Print head height If the Print head strikes the media due to cockling, or printing on a thick media, switch the Print head height to High so it can be used. To switch the height of Print head, use the head up down mechanism. 1 2 Set the printer to the offline. (Press Keep pressing M ED IA R EGi hINK key.) fM ED IA key to display PH.MAIN MENU. M .A DV g hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi f PH.R EC PH.MA INg 3 Press “ display [PH HEIGHT ADJ].
6 Switch the height of Print head with the head up down mechanism. Normal (For normal (thin (normal thickness) media) [Normal] should be used in most situations. 7 Basic Operation High (For thick media) ¯ [High] is 0.5 mm higher than [Normal]. 2 Tighten two (2) fixing screws. Note - Do not move the head up down mechanism with the head securing screws tightened. The head up down mechanism may be broken.
Ink cartridge replacement This section describes [Ink cartridge replacement procedure]. There are three situations requiring ink cartridge replacement: - When the ink cartridge is empty and the ink cartridge needs to be replaced - When no ink cartridge is installed - When the ink cartridge is not recognized Note - Do not pull out the ink cartridge until the ink is used up. - Do not pull out the ink cartridge during printing. - Do not touch the green board (IC chip) of ink cartridge.
When the ink cartridge is empty and the it needs to be replaced 1 The message is displayed. R EPL AC E XX INK C A R TR IDGE 2 Replace the ink cartridge described in [Ink cartridge replacement procedure]. 2 Basic Operation XX : Ink name K : Black C : Cyan M : Magenta Y : Yellow Lm: Light magenta Lc : Light cyan When no ink cartridge is installed 1 The message is displayed.
Waste ink bottle replacement This section explains [Waste ink bottle replacement procedure]. There are two situation that require Waste ink bottle replacement procedure: - When no Waste ink bottle is installed - When the Waste ink bottle is full The procedure for each case is described below. Note - Do not replace the Waste ink bottle during printing. - When replacing, use caution not to drip the ink. To prevent ink drips from occurring, cover with paper.
5 The message is displayed to select the #B OT TL E EM PT Y ? waste ink counter reset (clear). * NO #B OT TL E EM PT Y ? Note - The printer automatically calculates waste ink with a counter and displays the message prompting replacement the Waste ink bottle when the Waste ink bottle is full. There is no visual sensing of the waste ink level. Therefore, if the waste ink counter is reset (set to *YES) and the bottle is not empty, the waste ink may overflow.
Treatment when no Waste ink bottle is installed 1 The guidance message is displayed. B OT TL E OU T INSTA L L B OT TL E 2 Install a Waste ink bottle. Refer to 3 The message is displayed to select the P.2-48 [Waste ink bottle replacement] steps 1 to 4. waste ink counter reset (clear). #B OT TL E EM PT Y ? * NO #B OT TL E EM PT Y? * YES 4 Select “BOTTLE EMPTY? * YES” and press key. Note - If the Waste ink bottle is removed to visually check the level in the Waste ink bottle, select *NO.
3 Menu of Operation panel This section explains the basic operation of the operation panel menu, structure and operation in each menu. (Content in this section) Basic menu operation in the offline mode..............3-2 Explanation of each menu operation........................
Basic menu operation in offline mode Pressing LCD. key while the printer is idle displays the following menu on the MEDIA REGi hINK fMEDIA M.ADVg hREWIND FORM FEEDi #PH RECOVERY fPH.REC PH.MAINg >NORMAL ALL hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg key is pressed in any menu When group, the menu will move to PH.REC MENU. Note - If an error is being displayed when into the offline state.
Menu layer structure The menu consists of the following layers. This is the menu group displayed first. Several menus may exist on the lower layer. This menu group is under the second layer. This selection is for items requiring the entry of numerical values. Inputs include numerical, character and execution. Operation panel of menu operation This menu group is under the first layer.
Menu tree hINK fMEDIA MEDIA REG i M.ADV g INK MENU P.3-17 XX INK LEVELZZZ% DATE:YY/MM/DD P.3-17 MEDIA MENU ROLL(PAPER) YYYYmm P.3-18 P.3-18 Toggle display SHEET(PAPER) YYYYmm×ZZZZmm P.3-18 NEST(PAPER) YYYYmm P.3-19 Toggle display MEDIA REG MENU P.3-20 (1) 3-4 (2) REMAINING MEDIA ZZZm REMAINING MEDIA ZZZm #SELECT MEDIA >01:PAPER P.3-24 #RENAME MEDIA >01:PAPER P.3-24 #MEDIA ADV VALUE >01:100.00% P.3-24 #DRY TIME VALUE >01:00sec P.3-25 #PRINT MODE >01:NORMAL1 P.
q Basic menu operation in the offline (1) (2) (3) P.3-28 #MEDIA ADV MODE >01:FWD ONLY P.3-28 #TUR MODE >01:LOOSE P.3-28 #LEADING EDGE >02:NORMAL P.3-29 #VACUUM LEVEL >01:NORMAL P.3-29 #FRONT HEATER T >01: ✽✽ ˚C P.3-30 #PRINT HEATER T >01: ✽✽ ˚C P.3-30 #REAR HEATER T >01: ✽✽ ˚C P.3-30 #COLOR STRIPE >01:ON P.3-31 #IMAGE GRADIENT >01:NORMAL P.3-31 #PH HEIGHT VAL >01:NORMAL P.3-31 #BIDIR ADJ1 L YY >01:+00 P.3-32 #BIDIR ADJ1 R YY >01:+00 P.3-32 #BIDIR ADJ2 L YY >01:+00 P.
(1) 3-6 (2) (4) #BIDIR ADJ3 L YY >01:+00 P.3-33 #BIDIR ADJ3 R YY >01:+00 P.3-33 #IMAGE IMPROVE. >01:LOW P.3-34 #PH CLEANING >01:START & END P.3-34 #BACK ADJUST VAL >01:+0000PULSE P.3-35 #ADVANCE PREF >01:SOFTWARE P.3-35 #PRINT MODE PREF >01:SOFTWARE P.3-36 #HEATER PREF >01:SOFTWARE P.3-36 #PH REST PERIOD >01:0000CYCLES P.3-36 #PH REST TIME >01:10sec P.3-36 #PH TEMP REST >01:OFF P.3-37 #SET REMAINING MEDIA >01:YYYm P.3-37 #DELETE MEDIA >02:TYPE02 OK ? P.3-37 #COPY MEDIA >01 P.
q Basic menu operation in the offline (1) (2) M.ADV MENU P.3-40 FORM FEED i PH.MAIN g REWIND MENU #MEDIA ADV VALUE #XXXXXX>100.00% P.3-41 #BACK ADJ PRINT >NORMAL1 P.3-42 #BACK ADJUST VAL #XXXXXX>+0000P P.3-42 REWINDING MEDIA P.3-43 PH.REC MENU P.3-44 FORM FEED MENU P.3-45 PH.MAIN MENU P.3-46 (5) P.3-41 #PH RECOVERY >NORMAL ALL FEEDING MEDIA P.3-43 P.3-44 P.3-45 #CAP CLEANING > P.3-46 #INK SYSTEM OPT >STORE INK SYS P.3-46 #REPLACE WIPER BLADE > P.3-47 #REPLACE WIPE LIQUID > P.
(5) hPRINTER fADJUST SETUP i HEATER g PRINTER MENU P.3-49 ADJUST MENU P.3-50 SETUP MENU P.3-54 3-8 (6) #CONFIG PRINT > P.3-49 #ERROR LOG PRINT > P.3-49 #HISTORY PRINT > P.3-49 #TEST PRINTS >NOZZLE PRINT P.3-50 #PH TO PH VAL #YY >+00 P.3-51 #PH R/L ADJ VAL #YY >+00 P.3-51 #BIDIR ADJ1 L XXXXXX #YY >+00 P.3-51 #BIDIR ADJ1 R XXXXXX #YY >+00 P.3-51 #BIDIR ADJ2 L XXXXXX #YY >+00 P.3-52 #BIDIR ADJ2 R XXXXXX #YY >+00 P.3-52 #BIDIR ADJ3 L XXXXXX #YY >+00 P.
q Basic menu operation in the offline (6) (7) P.3-59 P.3-55 #TEMPERATURE UNITS >CENTIGRADE P.3-55 #INK TYPES >LX P.3-55 #HEAD WARMING >ON P.3-55 #BEEP >ON P.3-56 #BOOT VERSION * X.XX P.3-56 #PRINTER FW VER * X.XX_YY P.3-56 #MAIN PCA VER * XXXXX P.3-56 #CARRIAGE PCA * XXXXX P.3-57 #USB ADDRESS * 000 P.3-57 #USB SPEED * HIGH-SPEED P.3-57 #FACTORY DEFAULT > P.3-57 #PRINTER FW UPGRADE > P.3-58 #DOWNLOAD > P.3-58 #HEATER DELAY TIME >05 min P.3-59 #HEATER STANDBY TIME >30 min P.
Basic operation procedure and keys used (1) Set the printer in the menu operable state. • (2) The menu becomes accessible in the offline state. Select the menu group. , , , key (3) (5) : This steps to the next menu group on the screen. Select the menu. , (4) keys : These step through menus on a layer. Key : The printer returns to the higher menu group. key : The menu is selected and parameters can be changed. Set or change the parameters. , keys : Parameters are changed with these keys.
q Basic menu operation in the offline Procedure to select input, numerical input, execution and character input ¢ When the parameter is the selection input method [PRINT MODE] in the MEDIA REG MENU. 1 , , , keys, select the menu group. Select MEDIA REG MENU with key. With , keys, select the lower layer menu of MEDIA REG MENU. hINK fMEDIA #PRINT MODE >01:NORMAL1 Here, select [PRINT MODE]. Press the “ ” key, to return the printer to the state in step 1. 3 To change the parameter, press key.
¢ When the parameter is the numeral input method [MEDIA ADV VALUE] in M.ADV MENU. 1 2 With , , , keys, select menu group. hINK MEDIA REGi fMEDIA With “ ” key, select M.ADV MENU. With , keys, select the lower #MEDIA ADV VALUE layer menu of M.ADV MENU. #XXXXXX>100.00% Here, select [MEDIA ADV VALUE]. XXXXXX : Media name ” key, to return the printer to Press the “ the state in step 1 3 To change parameter, press 4 With 5 Press 6 Press the #MEDIA ADV VALUE * 100.
q Basic menu operation in the offline ¢ Parameter execution Case 1 : In case of executing the print [CONFIG PRINT] in PRINTER MENU. 1 , , , keys, select the menu group. With key, select PRINTER MENU. With , keys, select the lower layer menu of function menu. hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg #CONFIG PRINT > Select [CONFIG PRINT]. Press the “ ” key, to return the printer to the state in step 1. 3 Press key.
Case 2 : Display only [BOOT VERSION] menu in SETUP MENU. 1 2 3 With , , , the menu group. With key, select the system menu. With , keys, select the lower hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg #BOOT VERSION layer menu of system menu. * X.XX When [BOOT VERSION] is selected, the content is displayed. *X : BOOT version With , keys, other lower layer menu in SETUP MENU can be selected. Press the “ ” key, to return the printer to the state in step 1. 3-14 keys, select #PRINTER FW VER * X.
q Basic menu operation in the offline ¢ When the parameter is the character input method MEDIA REG MENU. 1 , , , keys, select the menu group. hINK fMEDIA With key, select MEDIA REG MENU. With , keys, select the lower layer menu of MEDIA REG MEN. #RENAME MEDIA >02:TYPE02 To change the parameter, press key. #SELECT MEDIA >02:TYPE02 4 + keys or + keys, correct the character code group. With key or M.ADVg 3 Select [RENAME MEDIA MENU].
Character Character code group Backward ( + key) Forward ( 3-16 + key) key Symbols space, !, • • • • Numerals 0 to 9 Alphabet • Capital letter A toZ Alphabet • Small letter a to z Special characters a, ä, b, • • • • key
Explanation of each menu operation INK MENU Displays the ink information. When pressing color is displayed in every 3 seconds. key, the ink information of each 3 MEDIA REGi hINK XX INK LEVELZZZ% DATE:YY/MM/DD XX :Ink color (Y/M/C/K/Lm/Lc) ZZZ : Remaining amount of ink YY : Year, MM : Month DD : Day The order of display of ink color is Y g M g C g K g Lm g Lc. Operation panel of menu operation M.ADVg fMEDIA (1) INK LEVEL shows the remaining ink. DATE shows the production date of ink cartridge.
MEDIA MENU Shows the media information. When pressing “ is displayed. ” key, the media information MEDIA REGi hINK fMEDIA M.ADVg Key (In case of display in mm) ROLL(XXXXXX) YYYYmm XXXXXX : Media name YYYY : Media width YY" (In case of display in inch) The display is switched at every 3 seconds inter-.
q Explanation of each menu operation (In case of display in mm) NEST(XXXXXX) XXXXXX : Media name YYYY : Media width YYYYmm YY" (In case of display in inch) The display is switched at every 3 seconds interval. (In case of display in mm) ZZZm ZZZ : Remaining media ZZZZft (In case of display in inch) (1) REMAINING MEDIA shows the remaining length of media. When [**] is displayed, the remaining is invalid.
MEDIA REG MENU Set the parameters used for printing. To set the parameter, press key. MEDIA REGi hINK M.ADVg fMEDIA Key #SELECT MEDIA >XX:YYYYYY XX : Media number YY : Media name Following 20 pieces of media information can be registered in MEDIA REG MENU.
q Explanation of each menu operation ¢ How to select the media 1 Select the MEDIA REG MENU with hINK key. fMEDIA 2 Select [SELECT MEDIA] with , MEDIA REGi M.ADVg #SELECT MEDIA >01:PAPER keys. * 3 To change the parameter, press key. #SELECT MEDIA *01:PAPER 4 Select the media number you want to register with , keys. #SELECT MEDIA *02:TYPE02 5 * Press * key. Then, the media number is fixed and the printer returns to the state in #SELECT MEDIA step 2.
¢ Preset media initial value A maximum 20 types (media No. 01 to 20) medias can be saved. A saved media can be also deleted. However, the media No. 01 (PAPER) cannot be deleted. The initial values are shown below. Media number Setting Media MEDIA ADV VALUE DRY TIME VALUE 02 03 04 05 PAPER Glossy Matte Banner BLT_B 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.
q Explanation of each menu operation ¢ How to set the parameter Here, the entry of the MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE ( [02] is explained. 1 [#MEDIA ADV VALUE] with , To change the parameter, press #MEDIA ADV VALUE keys. >02:100.00% key #MEDIA ADV VALUE and correct the parameter. 3 Operation panel of menu operation 2 In the MEDIA REG MENU, display P.3-24) in the media number * 02:100.00% Note - Print the advance adjustment pattern select the best MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE. ( P.4-28) 3 Press key.
(1) SELECT MEDIA Select the new registration or the media number of a media of which parameters are corrected. 20 types of media numbers from [01] to [20] can be selected. #SELECT MEDIA >XX:YYYYYY XX : Selected media number YYYYYY : Media name - When entered in the MEDIA REG MENU, the presently set media number is displayed first. When no media is loaded, the media number [01] is displayed.
q Explanation of each menu operation (4) DRY TIME VALUE Set the paper scanning wait time. The printer goes on to the next scan after the wait time configured for each scan. #DRY TIME VALUE >XX:00sec XX : Selected media 00 to 99 PRINT MODE Operation panel of menu operation (5) 3 Inputs in unit of second. #PRINT MODE Select PRINT MODE.
4. DENSITY [high density print] (8 passes) This mode is effective when printing transparent media (such as FF, transparent vinyl chloride). The print of 100 % is printed in 200 % at maximum. The printing speed is the same as that of [QUALITY]. 5. DRAFT [productivity weight] (2 passes) Printing is in the resolution of 720 × 360dpi. The printing speed is two times the [NORMAL1]. The print density is light comparing with [NORMAL1]. Depending on the print image, banding of print may be visible.
q Explanation of each menu operation (7) FLATTENING Select the MEDIA FLATTEN TIME. If the printer with the media installed sets for a long period of time, the leading edge of roll media can wrinkle, resulting in the heads striking the print. This can be due to humidity or dust. To avoid this, use this function. #FLATTEN TIME >XX:NONE XX : Selected media number Operation panel of menu operation Set the parameters for flatten time setting based on the operating conditions.
(8) EDGE GUARD Select whether the media edge guards are used or not. With this setting, the right and left margins of media change. #USE EDGE GUARD >XX:YES XX : Selected media number YES Set when the edge guards are used. NO Set when the edge guards are not used. - When the edge guards are used, the right and left margins of print are 10 mm. When not used, the right and left margins are 5 mm. (9) MEDIA ADV MODE Select a media advance mode.
q Explanation of each menu operation (11) LEADING EDGE Detects the edge of the media when replacing or setting the media, and selects whether the media should be returned to the waiting position. When the take-up reel unit used, the media will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting.
(13) FRONT HEATER T (When temperature unit is Centigrade) Set the front heater temperature. However, when “**” is set, the front heater does not work. #FRONT HEATER T >XX:30˚C (When temperature unit is Fahrenheit) #FRONT HEATER T >XX:086˚F 15˚C to 55˚C Centigrade temperature setting range 59˚F to 131˚F Fahrenheit temperature setting range (14) PRINT HEATER T (When temperature unit is Centigrade) Set the print heater temperature.
q Explanation of each menu operation (16) COLOR STRIPE Select whether the color stripe is printed or not. ON The color stripe is added. OFF The color stripe is not added. #COLOR STRIPE >XX:ON XX : Selected media number (17) IMAGE GRADIENT #IMAGE GRADIENT Set the image gradient. >XX:NORMAL XX : Selected media NORMAL Use this usually. HIGHLIGHT1 Use this when the edge of the printed image is blurred.
(19) BIDIR ADJ1 L Adjust the value of placement for printing in two directions for each color. When printing in the print mode other than [NORMAL2] and [FINE DRAFT], set the value of shuttle correction. Display order Y g M g C g K g Lm g Lc #BIDIR ADJ1 L YY >XX:+00 YY : Ink color XX : Selected media ±, -32 to +31 Note - For selecting values of correction values, refer to [Section 4 Head position adjustment]. ( P.
q Explanation of each menu operation (22) BIDIR ADJ2 R When printing in [NORMAL2], set the value of shuttle correction. Display order Y g M g C g K g Lm g Lc #BIDIR ADJ2 R YY >XX:+00 YY : Ink color XX : Selected media 3 ±, -32 to +31 - For selecting values of correction values, refer to [Section 4 Head position adjustment]. ( P.4-33) (23) BIDIR ADJ3 L When printing in [FINE DRAFT], set the value of shuttle correction.
(25) IMAGE IMPROVEMENT Select whether to automatically correct the print quality or not. #IMAGE IMPROVE. >XX:OFF XX : Selected media number OFF Automatic correction is not performed. LOW Automatic correction is performed. MEDIUM Automatic correction is performed. Use this when the symptom is not improved with LOW. HIGH Automatic correction is performed. Use this when the symptom is not improved with LOW and MEDIUM.
q Explanation of each menu operation - With [DURING PRNT2] mode, cleaning is executed during printing. Splices are matched better than [DURING PRNT]. But, colors at before and after the splice may change. Select the mode suitable for media characteristics and print image. Correct with the back adjust value. Cleaning Cleaning Half way on the path Operation panel of menu operation - When [DURING PRNT] is selected, if [TUR MODE]( P.3-28) of take-up is set to [TENSION]( P.
(29) PRINT MODE PREF Select the print mode preference. #PRINT MODE PREF >XX:SOFTWARE XX : Selected media number SOFTWARE Data (print mode) sent from RIP of computer is the controlling source FRONT PANEL The print mode set in the MEDIA REG MENU of printer is the controlling source. (30) HEATER PREF #HEATER PREF Select the heater preference.
q Explanation of each menu operation (33) PH TEMP REST Set the temperature gap mode. Set whether the printer goes to standby for every scan if there is a gap between the set temperature of the media print heater and the head temperature. This parameter should be set to prevent the print dot-off. Normally set this parameter [OFF]. #PH TEMP REST >XX:OFF XX : Selected media number 3 OFF The printer does not go to standby even if there is a temperature gap.
(36) COPY MEDIA Select the media number of copy source. It is used to copy the media information (parameters) of one saved media to other media. Designate the copy destination in [(37) PASTE MEDIA]. #COPY MEDIA >XX XX : Copy source media number Note - When the media number designated as the copy source is deleted, the copy source is automatically set to [01]. 01 to 20 The registered numbers only are displayed. (37) PASTE MEDIA Select the media number of copy destination.
q Explanation of each menu operation ¢ How to copy the parameter Here, the procedure to copy the parameters in the media No. 13 to the media No. 20 is explained. 1 Select the copy the source. When key is pressed in each menu, the menu returns to the first one. 3 #COPY MEDIA * 01 , #COPY MEDIA *13 #COPY MEDIA >13 2 Select the copy destination. On the display, the number (13) on the left hand side is the media number of copy source and the number at the right hand side is the media No.
M.ADV MENU Set the parameters for media advance prints. To set the parameters, press ”key. “ hINK MEDIA REGi fMEDIA #MEDIA ADV PRINT >ROUGH(NORMAL1) 3-40 M.
q Explanation of each menu operation (1) MEDIA ADV PRINT To determine the MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE, #MEDIA ADV PRINT print the media advance print. >ROUGH(NORMAL1) There are two types of media advance prints, [ROUGH] and [DETAIL]. With [ROUGH], seek the rough value and then select the proper value with [DETAIL]. Adjust the MEDIA ADVANCE VALUE in each print key during printing, printing can be stopped. mode. By pressing ROUGH(NORMAL1) Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0.
(3) BACK ADJUST PRINT When adjusting the media back adjustment (when PH cleaning mode [DURING PRNT] is selected), print the back adjust print. Select the parameters to meet the respective print mode. #BACK ADJ PRINT >NORMAL1 Print mode Using MEDIA ADV PRINT (4) NORMAL1, NORMAL2 NORMAL1 QUALITY QUALITY DENSITY DESITY DRAFT DRAFT FINE DRAFT FINE DRAFT BACK ADJUST VAL Set the back adjust value of the media.
q Explanation of each menu operation REWIND MENU While you keep pressing key, the media is being rewound. hREWIND FORM FEEDi fPH.REC PH.MAINg REWINDING MEDIA When releasing your hand off the offline state (menu mode).
PH.REC MENU This is used to perform the print head cleaning of printer. To enter in the PH.REC ” key MENU of Print head, press “ hREWIND FORM FEEDi fPH.REC PH.MAINg key #PH RECOVERY >NORMAL ALL NORMAL ALL Recovery clogged nozzles. STRONG ALL Recovery of clogged nozzle when not solved with [NORMAL ALL]. For detailed cleaning operation, refer to [Section 4 Print head cleaning] P.4-19).
q Explanation of each menu operation FORM FEED MENU While pressing key, the printer keeps feeding the media. (In case of the sheet media, the paper is ejected.) hREWIND FORM FEEDi fPH.REC PH.MAINg FEEDING MEDIA When releasing the hand off the offline state (menu mode).
PH.MAIN MENU This is used in the maintenance and replacement of Capping unit/wiper blade ” key. and the cleaning the ink flowing path, To operate PH.MAIN MENU, press “ hREWIND FORM FEEDi fPH.REC PH.MAINg key #CAP CLEANING > (1) Cap cleaning The carriage moves to the maintenance area so that the Capping unit can be periodically cleaned. ( P.4-6 [Clean the Capping unit]) #CAP CLEANING > None (2) Service Execute the service (cleaning) operation.
q Explanation of each menu operation (3) REPLACE WIPER BLADE Used to replace the wiper blade. ( P.4-21 [Wiper blade replacement]) (4) #REPLACE WIPE LIQUID > P.4-25 #REPLACE WIPE SPONGE > Fill Cap This function fills the cap with the ink so that the Print head (nozzle surface) is submerged in ink. Leave the printer 1 to 2 hours and check again. Use this function if the lost print data is not resolved, even if cleaning is repeated .
(7) PH HEIGHT ADJ Used to adjust the Print head height. ( 44 [Change the Print head height]) (8) P.2- #RESEAT PRINTHEAD > PH WARM Head warming-up is used to warm up the Print head. When the temperature inside the printer is low, head warming-up is automatically started immediately before printing. Use the head warming-up to warm up the Print head in advance before printing. (1) When head warming-up is executed, the message is displayed as shown on the right side.
q Explanation of each menu operation PRINTER MENU Use the following when executing the functions provided in the printer. ” key. To execute the function, press “ hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg #CONFIG PRINT > (1) Menu print This function prints the printer information and panel setting information. #CONFIG PRINT > Operation panel of menu operation key 3 None (2) Error log print This function prints the error log information saved in the printer.
ADJUST MENU Use this function when setting the mechanical adjustment parameters. To set the ” key. mechanical adjustment parameters, press “ hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg key #TEST PRINTS >NOZZLE PRINT (1) Adjustment pattern To perform the mechanical and electrical adjustments, print the adjustment pattern. To stop printing, press key. #TEST PRINTS >NOZZLE PRINT 3-50 NOZZLE PRINT Prints the nozzle check pattern (without cleaning). Use it for daily inspection.
q Explanation of each menu operation (2) PH TO PH VAL This function adjusts head position (print position in the right and left direction of media) of primary printing direction of each Print head. Reading the print result of [PH TO PH], enter the value. ( P.4-33 [Head position adjustment]) #PH TO PH VAL #YY >+00 YY : Ink color Display order : Y g M g C g Lm g Lc 3 +/–, – 32 to + 31 (3) PH R&L ADJ VAL Used to adjust the right and left nozzle spotting positions of each print head. ( P.
(6) BIDIR ADJ2 L This function adjusts the bi-directional position of set media. Reading the print result of [BIDIRECTION2], enter the value. ( P.4-33 [Head position adjustment]) #BIDIR ADJ2 L XXXXXX #YY >+00 YY : Ink color XXXXXX : Media name Display order : YgMgCgKgLmgLc +/–, – 32 to + 31 (7) BIDIR ADJ2 R This function adjusts the bi-directional position of set media. Reading the print result of [BIDIRECTION2], enter the value. ( P.
q Explanation of each menu operation (10) NOZZLE POS VAL This function adjusts the nozzle position of each head in the sub-scanning direction. Enter a correction value according to the printed [NOZZLE POS ADJ] pattern. ( P.4-33 [Head position adjustment]) #NOZZLE POS VAL #YY >0 YY : Ink color Display order : YgMgCgKgLmgLc 3 0 to 8 According to the print results of [LS ADJ PRINT], enter the correction value for the sensor (top) position. ( P.
SETUP MENU Use this when setting or displaying the system parameter. To set the system pakey. rameter, press hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg key #LANGUAGE >ENGLISH (1) LANGUAGE Select the language for LCD message. #LANGUAGE >ENGLISH ) (2) JAPANESE The LCD message is displayed in Japanese. ENGLISH The LCD message is displayed in English. FRENCH The LCD message is displayed in French. ITALIAN The LCD message is displayed in Italian.
q Explanation of each menu operation (3) Length Unit Select the length unit when displaying various parameters. #LENGTH UNITS >MILLIMETER This displays in the meter unit system of mm (millimeter) or m (meter) INCH This displays in the inch unit system of “ (inch) or ft (feet). Temperature Unit Select a temperature unit.
(7) BEEP This function sets whether or not the warning beep sounds in the condition below - State that the Print head is dislocated from the cap in the daily maintenance or height adjustment - State that due to media jamming (media stack) error during printing the Print head cannot be capped - When confirming the Print head - When the base (origin) is being set #BEEP >ON ON The beep sounds. OFF The beep does not sound.
q Explanation of each menu operation (11) LEC version This displays the version of LEC board. #CARRIAGE PCA *XXXXX None 3 (12) USB address #USB ADDRESS *000 None (13) USB speed This displays the transfer speed of USB connection. #USB SPEED *HIGH-SPEED Operation panel of menu operation This displays the USB address. HIGH-SPEED It is connected in HIGH-SPEED. FULL-SPEED It is connected in FULL-SPEED.
(15) Update Use this when updating the firmware. #PRINTER FW UPGRADE > None Note - The printer must be rebooted after the firmware is updated. (16) Download Use this function when downloading each parameter from the computer to the printer. #DOWNLOAD > None Note - After downloaded, the printer needs to rebooted.
q Explanation of each menu operation HEATER MENU Use this when setting heater delay time and heater standby time. To set the syskey. tem parameter, press hPRINTER SETUPi fADJUST HEATERg #HEATER DELAY TIME >05min (1) HEATER DELAY TIME Select the language for LCD message. ( P.
4 Maintenance and Adjustment / Replacement This section describes the maintenance and adjustment of the printer and the replacement of consumables. (For replacement of ink cartridge, Waste ink bottle and media, refer to [Section 2 Basic Operation]. (Content of this section) Periodic maintenance........................................................ 4-2 Print head cleaning..........................................................4-19 Wiper blade replacement...............................................
Periodic maintenance This section explains the periodic inspection/periodic maintenance procedures. Periodic inspection/Maintenance guide This printer needs to be periodically inspected and maintained. For each periodic inspection/maintenance, refer to pages described below and perform properly. Regular Inspection / Maintenance (Daily maintenance) everyday (1) Check the remaining wiper cleaning liquid P.4-3 (2) Check the stain on the Wiper blade P.4-4 (3) Check the Waste ink bottle P.
Regular Inspection / Maintenance (Daily maintenance) To keep the print quality stable, perform the following six items in order of 1 to 6 described below.
(3) Check for stains on the Wiper blade Visually check for stains and damage on the Wiper blade. If damage is found, replace the Wiper blade. ( 1 2 Set the printer to the offline. Press key to display PH.MAIN MENU. Press key to enter into PH.MAIN MENU. Then, the cap cleaning menu is P.4-21 [Wiper blade replacement]) hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi fPH.R EC PH.MA INg #C A P CL EA NING > displayed. 3 4 Select [Wiper blade replacement] with key and press key.
q Periodic Maintenance 6 Visually check for stains and damage on the Wiper blade. If a damage is found, replace the Wiper blade. ( P.4-21 [Wiper blade replacement]) 4 - If the Wiper blade is contaminated, check visually that the Wiper sponge is properly installed. If not set properly, set it correctly. (P.4-25 [Wiper sponge replacement]) - Check the level in the Wiper cleaning liquid bottle. If it is empty, replace the wiper cleaning liquid in the bottle. (P.
(4) Clean the Capping unit 2 1 Install the Cap cleaning stick to the Cap 2 Set the printer to the offline and press hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi key to display PH.MAIN MENU. fPH.R EC PH.MA INg 1 cleaning roller. 3 Press 4 Press key to enter in PH.MAIN MENU3. Then, the cap cleaning menu is displayed. #C A P CL EA NING > key. When the confirmation menu appears, press key again. The carriage moves. When the carriage moves, the warning beep sounds. ( P.
q Periodic Maintenance 6 Dip the Cap cleaning roller in the Cap cleaning liquid. Note - Do not dip the Cap cleaning roller used in cleaning once in the cap cleaning liquid bottle. The Cap cleaning liquid will be contaminated. 7 Clean on the surface of cap, rolling the Cap cleaning Roller. First, roll the Cap cleaning roller on 6 caps at the rightmost side, shuttling once each. 2. Next, roll the Cap cleaning roller on 6 caps at the rightmost side, shuttling 10 times each.
(6) Performing the nozzle print The nozzle print is performed to confirm that the nozzles of Print head are not blocked. Before printing each day or after cleaning the caps, run the nozzle print to verify the Print head performance. 1 Set the printer to the offline. (Press hINK key.) fM EDIA 2 Press 3 Press key twice to display ADJUST MENU. key to display the adjustment pattern. Press 5 Press 6 When pressing key.
q Periodic Maintenance • Sample of print [Nozzle print] Media advancing direction Printed okay without nozzle-out (clogged nozzles) Nozzle-out (clogged nozzles) If the missing nozzles are found on the nozzle print, Perform “(5) Print head cleaning [NORMAL ALL]” again. Maintenance and Adjustment / Replacement Confirm that all nozzles are firing correctly. 4 Note - Do not expose the Print heads for an unnecessarily long time when taking it out of the Capping unit.
¢ When leaving the printer for more than 2 weeks powered off To prevent the Print head from drying, need to be filled with storage liquid. A storage kit is required. Prepare the storage liquid cartridge set (IP5-107). (1) Service clean Select PH.MAIN MENU from the operation panel and then the service clean. After finishing the service clean, turn off the power of printer while the cartridges of storage liquid are inserted in the ink cartridge slots. Then, leave the printer.
q Periodic Maintenance ¢ When leaving the printer for more than 2 weeks powered off Clean the Print head and the ink path using the Cleaning liquid. Prepare the Cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-138). (1) Head wash Select PH.MAIN MENU from the operation panel and then the head wash. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen. After the head wash, perform the ink filling so that 6 color inks are filled.
¢ When returning to the printer after being switched off for less than 2 weeks (1) Head wash Clean the Print head and the ink path using the Cleaning liquid. Prepare the Cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-138). After the head wash, fill 6 color inks. Note - To protect the print head and the ink flow path, do not leave the ink container of the printer empty without re-filling it with ink or storage liquid.
q Periodic Maintenance ¢ When returning to the printer after being switch off for more than 1 month Even if the service clean is perform, a service call error is displayed. Contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech. Note - To protect the Print head, never leave the printer without storage ink for a long period of time after powered off. - When leaving the printer for more than 1 month, consult with your dealer our Seiko I Infotech.
Cleaning ¢ Clean the exterior If the printer exterior is stained, moisten the a soft cloth with water or waterdiluted neutral detergent, wring it and wipe out stains with wrung cloth. Note - When cleaning, ensure to turn off the power of printer. - Never use volatile solvent such as thinner and benzene. Paint may come off or be discolored. ¢ Clean the Front cover, paper guide, Pressure roller and edge guard If the printer is contaminated with paper dust and debris, remove them using the air cleaner.
q Periodic Maintenance ¢ Cleaning the platen If the ink drips on the platen, clean the platen in the following procedure. 1 Open the Front cover and soak up the ink on the platen with a piece of waste media. Platen Wipe the ink stains off the platen with a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent.
¢ Cleaning the Carriage base When debris on the Carriage base contacts the media, and black lines appears on the print, clean using the following procedure. 1 Set the printer to the offline. Press hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi to display PH.MAIN MENU. fPH.R EC PH.MA INg 2 Press #C A P CL EA NING 3 Select [RESEAT PRINTHEAD] with 4 key to enter in PH.MAIN MENU. Then, the cap cleaning menu is displayed. and then key key. When the confirmation menu appears, press key.
q Periodic Maintenance ¢ Clean the Head guard When debris on the Head guards contacts the media and black lines appears on the print, clean in the following procedure. 1 hR E W IND F OR M F EED i to display PH.MAIN MENU. fPH.R EC PH.MA INg 2 Press #C A P C L EA NING 3 Select [RESEAT PRINTHEAD] with 4 key to enter in PH.MAIN MENU. Then, the cap cleaning menu is displayed. and then press key key.
6 Dip the Cleaning swab in the cap cleaning liquid and remove debris on the right and left Head guard of carriage. Visually check the results and repeat if necessary. Head guard Cleaning swab Note - Do not dip a used Cap cleaning roller in the cap cleaning liquid bottle. The cap cleaning liquid will be contaminated. 7 Wipe out stains with a soft cloth. After finishing the cleaning, close the Maintenance cover and the Front cover. The Print head automatically returns to the original position.
Print head cleaning Types of Print head cleaning are provided as shown below. Use the suitable one. Type of cleaning Usage NORMAL ALL Recovery clogged nozzles STRONG ALL Recovery of clogged nozzle when not solved with [NORMAL ALL] 4 Operating procedure of Print head cleaning 2 hINK (Press key.) Press key to display PH.REC MENU. fM EDIA hINK fM ED IA 3 4 Press key to enter in the head cleaning menu. To set the parameter, press M ED IA R EGi M .A D V g M ED IA R EGi M .
6 Press 7 Check visually that the Waste ink bottle #PH R ECOV ERY is not fully filled and press *C L EA NING #PH R ECOV ERY key. *B OT TL E OK ? key once XXX XXX : The numeral is counted down every 10 seconds. again. Note - Cleaning takes several minutes. - When the cleaning starts, a timer is displayed. The time is decremented every 10 seconds. 8 9 4-20 When the Print head cleaning finishes, the #PH R ECOV ERY menu returns to the state in step 3.
Wiper blade replacement This section describes [Wiper blade replacement procedure]. Replace the Wiper blade when the printer displays the replacement message or when a damage is found on the Wiper blade during the daily inspection. Before replacement, locate the tweezers (packed in the starter pack). 1 2 4 key to display PH.MAIN MENU. Press key to enter in PH.MAIN MENU. hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi fPH.R EC PH.MA INg 4 #C A P CL EA NING Then, the cap cleaning menu is displayed.
7 Pull out the Wiper blade while lifting 8 Pinch the rubber portion of a new upward. Wiper blade with tweezers and insert straightly the Wiper blade from the top. Finally, install it so that the plastic projection is hooked to the hole of rubber portion. Note - The front and back of the wiper are the same. - As the upper portion of Wiper blade touches directly the Print head, do not touch it by hand or pinch it with tweezers when handling.
Wiper cleaning liquid replacement This section describes [Wiper cleaning liquid replacement procedure]. Replace the wiper cleaning liquid when the printer displays the replacement message or when the remaining of wiper cleaning liquid bottle is empty in the daily inspection. The wiper cleaning liquid needs replacement about once a month as a general rule. 1 Set the printer to the offline and press key to display PH.MAIN MENU. hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi fPH.R EC PH.
6 Raise up the old Wiper cleaning liquid bottle a little and pull out the bottle after ensuring that all liquid flows in the printer. Note - Visually check that the Waste ink bottle is empty before removing. 7 Replace the cap of new Wiper cleaning printer set cap liquid bottle with the printer set unused cap. 8 Set the Wiper cleaning liquid bottle in the printer and push in the stopper of printer set cap by pressing the top. 9 10 Close the Cap cover and the front over.
Wiper sponge replacement This section describes [Wiper sponge replacement procedure]. Replace the Wiper sponge when the printer displays the replacement message. The wiper sponge needs replacement about once every six months as a general rule. 1 Set the printer to the offline and press key to display PH.MAIN MENU. hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi fPH.R EC PH.MA INg 2 Press key to enter in PH.MAIN MENU2. Then, the cap cleaning menu is displayed. #C A P CL EA NING 3 Select [REPLACE WIPE SPONGE] with key.
7 Erect the Wiper sponge little by little while drawing the Wiper sponge toward you. After confirming that the liquid in the Wiper sponge flows in the printer completely, pull out the Wiper sponge. 8 Install a new Wiper sponge. 9 Install a new Wiper cleaning liquid bottle. Insert it as far as it goes until it clicks. ( P.4-23 [Wiper cleaning liquid replacement]) 10 Close the Cap cover and the front over. #R EPL AC E F INISHED *NO 11 Select [*YES] and press the replacement.
Media cutter blade replacement This section describes [Media cutter blade replacement procedure]. 1 Hold the side of Media cutter blade and pull it out while removing the hook 2 Insert a new Media cutter blade in the for fixing. printer. Note 4 Maintenance and Adjustment / Replacement - Handle it with care. The blade may break if dropped.
Media advance value setting The media advance setting varies depending on the thickness, elasticity and frictional surface resistance. If the media advance value is wrong, banding (horizontal stripes) may appear on the print. Use the following procedure to set the appropriate media advance value. Step 2 Step 1 Print of adjustment pattern Print [ROUGH] g [DETAIL]. Reading the print result of adjustment pattern, enter the media advance value.
4 Select [ROUGH] for print mode with 5 Press keys and press , #M ED IA A DV PR INT *OK ? key. key. Then, the advance adjustment pattern [ROUGH] is printed. #M ED IA A DV PR INT *EXEC U TING The advance adjustment pattern [ROUGH] is printed in the selected print mode. Select the rough media advance value, reading the print result. 5 patterns of each 0.5 % increment in the range of 99.00 % to 101.00 % are printed. Among 5 patterns, select the best rough media advance value.
9 10 Press key and then key to display *R OU GH( NOR MA L 1) the advance adjustment pattern. Select [DETAIL] print mode with #M ED IA A DV PR INT , #M ED IA A DV PR INT *D E TA IL ( NOR MA L 1) keys. Select the same print mode as in [ROUGH]. 11 Press 12 Select the detail media advance value, reading the print result. key twice to print the advance adjustment pattern [DETAIL]. #M ED IA A DV PR INT *EXEC U TING Patterns of each 0.10 % increment in the range of –0.20 % to +0.
q Media advance value setting How to read the advance adjustment pattern The case of K color is explained as an example. In case of small media advance value 99.00% In case of appropriate media advance value 100.00% In case of large media advance value 101.00% 4 When the paths are not overlapped and even, the media advance value is appropriate. When the paths are separated (light), the media advance value is large.
Change during online printing During online printing, the media advance value can be changed in the following procedure. PRIN TE R RE ADY Online state (idle mode) display R O L L : 1 6 2 5 / PAPE R Start of data reception of print image PRIN TIN G The data LED R O L L : 1 6 2 5 / PAPE R Press key or blinks. key. M E D IA AD V 1 0 0 . 0 0 % *1 0 0 . 0 0 % - When pressing key or key during printing, the presently operating media advance value is displayed.
Head position adjustment Print the pattern for adjusting the print position of each Print head and enter the correction value to adjust. When replacing the media with a new media (1) Adjustment of bi-direction position (P.4-34 Adjustment procedure of [BIDIRECTION1/2/3]) Print the adjustment pattern [ BIDIRECTION 1/2/3] . Reading the result of adjustment pattern print, enter the value in [ BIDIR ADJ L ] or [ BIDIR ADJ R ]. (2) Adjustment of bi-direction position ( P.
Adjustment procedure of [BIDIRECTION1/2/3] Adjust the bi-direction position of each head. Reading the result of [BIDIRECTION1], [BIDIRECTION2] and [BIDIRECTION3] print, enter the value. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [BIDIRECTION1] 1 2 3 4 Set the printer to the offline. (Press hINK key.) fM EDIA Press key twice to display ADJUST. Press key and then key to display the adjustment pattern. Press M .
q Head position adjustment STEP 2 How to enter the correction value 6 After selecting ADJUST MENU, press #B IDIR A DJ 1 L key to display [BIDIR ADJ1 L ]. #Y XXXXXX > + 00 When adjusting [NORMAL2] print mode, select XXXXXX : Media name [BIDIR ADJ2 L], adjusting [FINE DRAFT] print mode, select [BIDIR ADJ3 L] 7 Press key to move the cursor and change the head color with #B ID IR A D J 1 L , #M keys.
Adjustment procedure of [NOZZLE POS ADJ] Adjust the nozzle position of each head. Enter the correction value according to the print results of nozzle adjustment patterns. The nozzle adjustment is required when the head is replaced. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [NOZZLE POS ADJ] 1 Set the printer to the offline. (Press hINK key.) fM EDIA M .A D V g 2 Press hPR INTER SE TU Pi fA D J U ST HEATER g 3 Press key and then key to display #TEST PR INTS the adjustment pattern.
q Head position adjustment [NOZZLE POS ADJ] print sample Lc Media feeding direction Lm K ➁ C M 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Y ➀ C K Lm M Y ➀ “NOZZLE POS ADJ”: Specify the head color of the reference head. Short horizontal lines are draws for each color. “Reference head” is the color of lines drawn closest to the grit roller.
STEP 2 How to enter the correction value 6 7 After selecting ADJUST MENU, press #NOZ Z L E POS VA L key to display [PH TO PH VAL]. #Y Press #NOZ Z L E POS VA L key to move the cursor and change the Print head selection with , #M >0 >0 keys. As an example, adjustment of the M (Magenta) head with the K (Black) head as the reference color will be described here.
q Head position adjustment [PH TO PH] adjustment procedure Adjust the head position of each Print head, using K Print head as a reference. Read the result of [PH TO PH] print and enter the appropriate value. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [PH TO PH] 1 3 4 5 hINK key.) fM ED IA Press key twice to display ADJUST MENU. Press key and then key to display M ED IA R EGi hPR INTER SE TU Pi fA D J U ST HEATER g #TEST PR INTS [TEST PRINTS].
STEP 2 How to enter the correction value 6 7 After selecting ADJUST MENU, press #PH TO PH VA L key to display [PH TO PH VAL]. #Y Press #PH TO PH VA L key to move the cursor and change the Print head selection with , #Lc > + 00 > + 00 keys. This is an example of the Lc (light cyan) color Print head adjustment. 8 Press key to decide the Print head color to be corrected and make it ready for #PH TO PH VA L #Lc *+ 00 entering the parameter.
q Head position adjustment [ADJUST PH R/L] adjustment procedure Adjust the head position of each Print head’s right and left nozzles position, using K Print head as a reference. Read the result of [ADJUST PH R/L] print and enter the appropriate value. STEP 1 How to print the adjustment pattern [ADJUST PH R/L] 1 3 4 5 hINK key.) fM ED IA Press key twice to display ADJUST MENU. Press key and then key to display M ED IA R EGi M .
STEP 2 How to enter the correction value 6 7 After selecting ADJUST MENU, press key to display [PH R/L ADJ VAL]. Press key to move the cursor and change the head color with , #PH R / L A D J VA L #Y > + 00 #PH R / L A DJ VA L #M > + 00 keys. This is an example of the M (magenta) color Print head adjustment. 8 Press key to decide the head color to be corrected and make it ready for #PH R / L A DJ VA L #M *+ 00 entering the parameter.
q Head position adjustment [LS ADJ PRINT] adjustment procedure Adjust the print position of the media. According to the print results of “LS ADJ PRINT”, enter the adjustment correction value. This adjustment is required when the K head is replaced. STEP 1 Cut the edge of the media set to the printer with the media cutter blade. NOTE - Cut the edge of the media straight so that it is parallel to the platen. Without doing so, proper adjustment cannot be conducted. 1 2 3 4 Set the printer to the offline.
6 Press key. Then the adjustment pattern shown in the figure below is #TEST PR INTS *EXECU TING printed. [LS ADJ PRINT] print sample media advance direction • How to measure the “LS ADJ TOP VAL” Media feeding direction Measure the length (blank area) between the adjustment pattern and the cut media.
q Head position adjustment STEP 2 How to enter the correction value As an example, the case that the “LS ADJ TOP VAL” is +1.0mm and the “LS ADJ SIDE VAL” is -1.0mm will be described here. 7 8 key to display [LS ADJ TOP VAL]. Press key and make it ready for entering the parameter. Enter the adjustment correction value. , keys and Select the digit with , keys. change the value with #L S A DJ TOP VA L > + 0.0m m #L S A DJ TOP VA L *+ 0.0m m #L S A DJ TOP VA L *+ 0.
13 Enter the adjustment correction value. , keys and Select the digit with , keys. change the value with #L S A D J SIDE VA L *+ 0.0m m For how to determine the correction value, see P.4-44. 14 4-46 Press key. #L S A DJ SID E VA L > + 1.
Adjustment of take-up reel unit As the state of roll media during operation always changes depending on the state of roll media finishing (uneven wound) and the environment during printing (such as temperature and humidity), wind the roll media while adjusting. Step 1 Before printing / take-up········· g Initial adjustment Step 2 Problem during take-up ········· g Adjustment during operation 4 Initial adjustment - When executing the initial adjustment, set the take-up switch to OFF. ( P.
2 Observe the horizontal line of adjustment pattern and the position of groove of Tension bar with the line. Adjust using the procedure below. 2-1 First, adjust the right side. Align the horizontal line of adjustment pattern with the horizontal line (groove) on the outer circumference of Tension bar. Horizontal line of adjustment pattern Groove of Tension bar 2-2 Next, adjust the left side.
q Adjustment of take-up reel unit Adjustment during operation If the adjustment is left in the initial adjustment state, depending on this state of media, the winding defect such as uneven wound may occur. In this case, avoid the symptom by turning the adjustment screw on the plate (left). By turning the adjustment screw on the plate (left), adjust the position of Tension bar. Clockwise: The left side position of Tension bar is raised.
When moving the roll media position to the printer, The plate (right) needs to be positioned to meet the media. Note - Align the end of media with the end of paper tube. The end surface of media is shifted from the end surface of paper tube. >> The adjustment is necessary. 4-50 The end surface of media is matched with the end surface of paper tube.
5 Troubleshooting Section 5 describes procedures to follow when encountering problems. If these procedures do not solve the problem, contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech. (Content in this section) When Encountering a Problem...................................... 5-2 How to clear media jams.................................................. 5-6 When an error message is displayed........................... 5-7 When the warning message is displayed . ..............5-13 How to get good image quality......
When Encountering a Problem When encountering a problem, refer to the following sections for possible solutions . No power Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Connection state of power cable Connect correctly the power cable to the outlet. Power supply to the outlet Supply the power to the outlet. Confirm that the power voltage is correct. ON/OFF state of power switch Turn on the power switch. P.2-3 [Power ON/OFF Procedure]) ( The paper guide does not heat after the heater is turned on.
No printing Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Interface cable not connected correctly Connect the interface cable correctly. ( P.2-2 [Connection to a computer]) Error LED ON and the message displayed on LCD Take action directed by the error message. P.5-7 [When the error message is displayed]) ( Error lamp OFF Print the test image. P.3-50 “NOZZLE PRINT” of [ADJUST MENU[TEST ( PRINTS]]) ([Test Pattern] of software RIP]) Clean the Print head Run the Print head cleaning. P.
Although the printer is in the print mode, printing does not start with "PREHEATING" displayed on the operation panel. Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution Room temperature Raise the room temperature. (Recommended temperature: 20 to 25ºC) Affect of air flow If the air from the air conditioner or fan is blowing against the paper guide, avoid the air flow (by changing air flow direction, orientation of the printer or the location of the printer).
q When Encountering a Problem Slow printing Symptom/Possible Problem Resolution When the temperature in the printer is low (lower than 20°C), the printing speed is slowed down. Set the environment temperature to the recommended temperature (20 to 25° C), idle the printer for more than 1 hour before restarting printing. High temperature environment When the temperature in the printer is high (higher than 40°C), the printing speed is slowed down.
How to clear media jams The error message below is displayed below, perform the procedure described below. 1 The message is displayed. WA R NING! ( X) C L EA R M ED IA J AM X : Type of jammed media (media stack) P.5-7 [When an error message is displayed] 2 Raise the Pressure roller up/down lever and open the Front cover. R E MO V E M E D IA Front cover 3 Remove the jammed media, confirm that no obstacle exists on the carriage path and the media transport path and close the Front cover.
When an error message is displayed When the error LED lights, first confirm the message displayed on the LCD. The error messages are classified into two shown below. Service call error : This error indicates the hardware and software troubles that an operator (customer) cannot resolve. Contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech for service. Operator call error : This error indicates the trouble that an operator (customer) can resolve it. Resolve according to the message.
Operator call error Error messages shown below can be resolved by an operator. (Ink cartridge) R E P LAC E YY : Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc Y Y I N K C AR TRID G E Meaning Resolution The ink cartridge is empty. Resolve according to the message. P.2-46 [Ink cartridge replacement]) ( CHECK Z Y Y I N K C AR TRID G E Meaning Resolution YY : Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc Z : Error code (0 ~ 9) The abnormality occurs in the ink cartridge. Resolve according to the message. P.
q When an error message is displayed (Waste ink bottle) B OT T L E O U T I N STAL L BOT TL E Meaning Resolution A Waste ink bottle is not installed. Resolve according to the message. P.2-48 [Waste ink bottle replacement]) ( B OT T L E FU L L R E PL AC E BOT TL E Meaning Resolution The Waste ink bottle is fully filled. Resolve according to the message. P.
WA R N IN G ! (2 ) C LE A R M E D IA JAM Meaning Resolution The media jam occurs when the media is not correctly detected. In such cases as wrong media selection of roll media and cut media and employing the media other than the cut media of specified size length. Resolve according to the message. Moreover, confirm the content of setting. P.5-6 [How to clear the media jams]) ( (Media) N O ME D IA LOAD E D LOA D M E D IA Meaning Resolution The media is finished. Set a new media. ( P.
q When an error message is displayed LOAD M E D IA LO W E R L E V E R Meaning Resolution The Pressure roller up/down lever is raised. Resolve according to the message, set the media again. (Print head) P H TE M P. E RR O R P LE ASE WAIT The temperature of Print head is out of the operating temperature range. Resolution Use the printer within the operating temperature environment. Rest the printer for a while and use it after the temperature drops.
(Other) C LO S E CO V E R Meaning Resolution The cover is open. Close the cover. E N V. TE M P. E RR O R C H A N G E E N V TE M P Meaning Resolution 5-12 The ambient temperature is out of the printer operating temperature range. Use the printer within the printer operating temperature (15°C to 30°C).
When the warning message is displayed After finishing the online print, if any warning information exists, the following warning message is displayed and the ERROR LED blinks. Follow the message to resolve. P ERFO RM DAILY MAIN T E N AN C E N O W Meaning Resolution When the regular maintenance (cap cleaning) is not performed, this message is displayed. Perform the regular maintenance (cap cleaning). P.
R E P LAC E WI P E C L E AN IN G L IQ U ID Meaning This message is displayed when the life of cleaning liquid nearly expires. Resolution Execute [Wiper cleaning liquid replacement] in the service menu to replace the wiper cleaning liquid. P.4-23 [Wiper cleaning liquid replacement]) ( S E R VI C E N E E D E D C A LL SE R V IC E Meaning Resolution This message is displayed when the life of cap nearly expires. Contact the service depot and implement the cap unit replacement.
How to get good image quality This section provides suggestions for a customer to get better image quality from the printer. Resolve the issue based on the symptom. Note - When several Resolutions are described, they are described in the order of most effective ones. It is recommended to implement the Resolution at the top first and confirm the effect on the improvement. (But, it is not necessary to implement all of the Resolutions.
Symptom/Possible Cause Resolution The media advance is not properly adjusted. (1) Print in the image improvement [MEDIUM] or [HIGH]. ( P.3-34) (2) Print the media advance adjustment pattern and adjust the media advance value. ( P.4-28) (3) Change the pressure force using the Pressure roller up/down lever. ( P.2-34) (4) Print the media advance adjustment pattern again and adjust the media advance value.( P.4-28) (5) Print in the uni-direction print mode. ( P.3-26) (6) Print in the print mode [QUALITY].
q How to get good image quality Dark lines on the print Basic image [ Cause ] [ Cause ] The area around the Print Different order of ink head is stained blowing due to bi-direction printing * Black lines in the vertical direction [ Cause ] - Ink does not penetrate into the media due to its surface condition. - The small error of the ink droplet position on the media. Resolution The area around the Print head is stained. (1) Clean the surface of Carriage base. ( P.4-16) (2) Clean the Head guard ( P.
Stain on the print Basic image [ Cause ] Ink spray [ Cause ] Ink drooling Symptom/Possible Cause 5-18 [ Cause ] Print head scratched by media (wrinkled media) Resolution Ink spray (1) Print in the image gradient [HIGHLIGHT1] or [HIGHLIGHT2].( P.3-31) (2) Check the height (low) of the Print head. ( P.2-44) (3) Perform the regular maintenance. ( P.4-3) (4) Run the cleaning (NORMAL ALL). ( P.4-19) (5) Check the environment temperature.
q How to get good image quality Bleeding on the print Basic image [ Cause ] The ink dries slowly. / Too much ink [ Cause ] Shift of the Print head position / Shift of the Print head bi-direction position Symptom/Possible Cause Resolution (1) Raise the heater temperature. ( P.2-41) (2) Print in the image gradient [HIGHLIGHT1] or [HIGHLIGHT2].( P.3-31) (3) When printing in the print mode [DENSITY], change it to [QUALITY]. ( P.
Vertical lines at the edge of print Basic image [ Cause ] On the platen, the contact of left edge of media to the media edge guard locates near the vacuum hole. Symptom/Possible Cause When the edge of media under the edge guard is near the vacuum hole on the platen, ink is drawn through the clearance between media and edge guard that may cause Vertical lines . [ Cause ] On the platen, the contact of right edge of media to the media edge guard locates near the vacuum hole.
q How to get good image quality Banding different at right and left appears on the print. [ Cause ] The media is slantingly advanced. Basic image Symptom/Possible Cause Resolution 5 The media is slantingly advanced. Media Media Printer Media Bad example Printer (1) Check that the media on the roll is straight. If is not , replace it . (2) Check that the media is traveling straight off the roll.
Suggestions for media advance value The changes mentioned below can cause media advance value to vary. Condition Hint ¢ Variation of media condition Depending on (1) type of media, width and roll length and (2) change of roll diameter as used, the appropriate media advance value varies. In addition to the factors mentioned to the left, even if the media type is same, non-uniformed manufacturing can cause the media advance to vary.
q How to get good image quality ¢ Cleaning of Print head surface When clogged nozzles is not solved after performing print head cleaning, the print head surface may be contaminating the print. Clean using the following procedure. Note 1 Set the printer to the offline. Press hR E W IND F OR M F EEDi key to display the PH.MAIN MENU. f PH.R EC PH.MA INg Press key to enter in the PH.MAIN #C A P CL EA NING MENU. Then, the cap cleaning menu is > displayed.
6 While checking visually, wipe the Print OPEN COV ER head surface back and forth lightly with a R ESEAT PR INTHEA D Cleaning swab soaked with cap cleaning liquid. After finishing the cleaning, close the Maintenance cover and the Front cover. The Print head automatically returns to the original position. Print head surface Cleaning swab Note - Do not leave the Print heads away from the Capping unit unnecessarily. The Print heads can dry out, causing additional problems.
Abnormal sound If you hear abnormal sound in the operating sound comparing with the normal one, contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech.
6 Use of generic consumables Section 6 describes precautions and procedures to follow when using re-filled ink cartridges and any generic products including ink cartridges and cleaning liquid. SIIT highly recommends you to use SIIT standard inks only in the printer. Generic inks have the potential to cause damage to the printer, and SIIT reserves the right to void the warranty if any issue is deemed by SIIT to be caused in part by the use of non-SIIT inks.
Printer warranty and safety issues Printer warranty SIIT highly recommends you to use SIIT standard inks only in the printer. Generic inks have the potential to cause damage to the printer, leading to interference in normal operation, and SIIT reserves the right to void the warranty if any issue is deemed by SIIT to be caused in part by the use of non-SIIT inks. Before using generic inks, carefully read P.6-3 [When using generic consumables].
Use of generic consumables The printer is designed to offer the best performance with using specified ink and ink cartridges. Though re-filled or generic ink cartridges can be used, SIIT highly recommends you to use SIIT standard inks only in the printer. Generic inks have the potential to cause damage to the printer, leading to interference in normal operation, and SIIT reserves the right to void the warranty if any issue is deemed by SIIT to be caused in part by the use of non-SIIT inks.
3 The guidance message is displayed. SEE C HA PTER 6 IN U SER 'S GU ID E 4 6-4 Refer to the procedures described in the next items.
To use an generic ink cartridge Before conducting the following operations, read P.6-3 [When generic consumables are used] carefully. To replace the ink cartridge, refer to P.2-46 [Ink cartridge replacement]. 1 The guidance message is displayed. SEE CHA PTER 6 IN U SER 'S GU IDE 2 3 5 to cancel. Press to continue. ACC EPT:OK R E J EC T:C A NC EL Choose whether to agree to the printer warranty. SEE WA R R A NT Y COND ITIONS CONT? Press to cancel. Press to continue.
q Use of generic consumables Cleaning liquid Generic cleaning liquid can be used, but requires some operations in the same way as using generic ink. However, generic cleaning liquid have the potential to cause damage to the printer, leading to interference in normal operation, and SIIT reserves the right to void the warranty if any issue is deemed by SIIT to be caused in part by the use of non-SIIT cleaning liquid. SIIT highly recommends you to use SIIT standard cleaning liquid only in the printer.
Appendix This section contains basic specifications, options and consumables for the printer. (Content in this section) Basic Specification..............................................................A-2 Options / Consumables....................................................
Basic specifications Printer Specifications ¢ Basic printer specifications Item A-2 Specification / Function Recording method Piezo-type color ink-jet printing Resolution 720 dpi × 720 dpi Paper feed/delivery direction Rear paper supply, Front paper delivery Paper type Vinyl chloride (PVC), Tarpaulin, Coated paper Paper width Maximum 64 inch Ink cartridge General solvent ink Six colors (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light magenta, light cyan) each 500 ml ink bottles Noise Standby : 45 dB(A)
Options / Consumables Options ¢ Options Name Item Quantity number Remarks Exhaust Attachment IP-265 1 set This flange is used to attach an exhaust duct to the printer. 2 inch Flange IP-152 1 set This flange is used to load roll media with a 2-inch core. 3 inch Flange IP-151 1 set This flange is used to load roll media with a 3-inch core. Blower unit IP-182 1 set This unit dries ink by sending air to the media.
