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1 Unpacking boxes

Procedures for unpacking boxes are explained.

This product is packaged separately, divided into the printer and the stand.

CAUTION

Make sure to unpack this product with four persons or more.

While taking out the printer from the box, make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and hold the handles on the printer side.

If the printer is lifted with the vinyl sheet attached, there is a possibility that the printer might slip from your hands and be damaged.

2 Confirming bundled items

After unpacking, please confirm that the product has not damaged and no components are missing.

NOTE

If any items are damaged or missing, contact

MUTOH local dealer.

2.1 Items in the printer box

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2.3 Items in the stand box

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1.1 Unpacking printer box

Unpack the printer box in accordance with the following steps.

1. Carry the box to where you will unpack it.

2. Remove the bands.

3. Open the box and take out the following components.

Installation Manual (this manual)

Accessory box

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2 3

No. Name Q'ty

1 Printer main body 1 set

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3

Accessory box

Installation Manual (this manual)

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2.2 Items in the accessory box

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No. Name Q'ty

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Leg part (Right)

Leg part (Left)

Base parts

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2

Connector bar

Waste fluid tank holder

Hexagon socket head cap screws

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1

8

Waste fluid tank holder fixing screws

Butterfly screws

Hexagonal wrench

4

8

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10

5

6

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4

No.

1

2

Name

Top board

Outer board

Side board

Center board

Cushion (Left)

Cushion (Right)

No.

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8

9

10

Name

Accessory box

Installation Manual

(this manual)

Printer main body

Base

1.2 Unpacking stand box

Unpack the stand box in accordance with the following steps.

1. Carry the box to where you will unpack it.

2. Open the box and take out the components.

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No. Name Q'ty

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Power cable

Clean stick

Forceps

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10

1

Flushing box sponge

Spirit level

Paper towel

10

1

5

Waste fluid tank

Tray

Operation Manual CD

Quick Reference

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3 Assembling

This section explains how to assemble the printer.

CAUTION

Four or more people are required to assemble this printer.

3.1 Procedure for assembling the stand

Follow the procedure below to assemble the stand.

1. Follow the procedure below to assemble the right stand.

a. Attach the right leg part to the right base part so that four screw holes in the base part are at the front.

b. Tighten two hexagon socket head cap screws using a hexagonal wrench.

No.

1

2

Name

Stand (Left)

Connector bar

No.

Name

3 Hexagon socket head cap screws

5. Attach the waste fluid tank holder to the right stand using four screws.

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3

Front

4

Front

4

Front

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2

No.

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2

Name

Leg part (Right)

Base part

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No.

Name

3 Hexagon socket head cap screws

4 Screw holes in base part

2. Assemble the left stand in the same way as in Step 1.

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No.

1

2

Name

Leg part (Left)

Base part

3

No.

Name

3 Hexagon socket head cap screws

4 Screw holes in base part

3. Fasten the connector bar to the right stand using two hexagon socket head cap screws.

Attach the connector bar with the groove facing the rear as shown below.

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4. Fasten the connector bar to the left stand in the same way as in Step 3.

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2

Front

3

2

No.

1

Name

Leg part (Right)

2 Waste fluid tank holder

No.

3

Name

Screws

6. Shake the stand to make sure that each part is firmly attached.

3.2 Attaching the stand

Follow the procedure below to attach the stand to the printer.

1. Turn the four adjusters as shown below to prevent the stand from moving.

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No.

1

Name

Adjusters

No.

2

1

Name

Stand

2. Insert the two transfer stays into the right and left transfer brackets, lift the printer with four or more people and place it on the stand.

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4

2

No.

Name

1 Waste fluid tank holder

2 Waste fluid tank

3 Waste fluid tube

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No.

Name

4 Waste fluid sensor cable

5 Waste fluid sensor connector

3.3 Detaching fastening materials

This product has fastening materials in the place shown below.

Detach all protective materials in accordance with the following steps.

1. Remove all tapes from each cover.

2. Open the front cover, then remove a screw from the head unit fastening material (metal plate) and remove the material.

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3. Remove the two transfer stays and fasten the printer to the stand using eight butterfly screws.

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No.

1

2

Name

Transfer stays

Stand

No.

3

3

Name

Butterfly screws

4. Follow the procedure below to attach the waste fluid tank.

a. Place the waste fluid tank in the waste fluid tank holder.

b. Attach the waste fluid tube to the tank.

c. Insert the waste fluid sensor cable into the connector on the bottom of the printer.

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No.

1

2

Name

Head unit

Screw

No.

3

Name

Head unit fastening material (metal plate)

3. Open the left maintenance cover, then place the tray.

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4

No.

1

2

Name

Stand (Right)

Connector bar

No.

Name

3 Hexagon socket head cap screws

4 Groove in connector bar

No.

1

2

Name

Transfer stays

Transfer brackets

No.

3

3

Name

Stand

1

No.

Name

1 Maintenance cover (Left)

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No.

2

Name

Tray

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4 Installation

Procedures and environment for installing this product are explained.

4.1 Installation environment

Install this product to the appropriate place with reference to the following.

WARNING

Do not install the printer in the following places where there is a possibility that the printer may be damaged or might fall or be fallen by chance.

On a shaky stand

Slanting location

Places where vibration of other machines etc. is transmitted.

Do not stamp on the printer or do not place heavy things on top of it. The printer may be damaged or might fall or be fallen by chance.

Cover the printer with blanket and cloth like tablecloth and do not close the vent.

If the vent is closed, the printer could accumulate heat inside and may cause fire.

Do not install the printer in a location that has high humidity or is dusty.

It could lead to electric shock and fire.

4.1.2 Installation space

Install on a level floor which meets the following condition.

It has enough strength to support the weight of the printer and the stand.

NOTE

For the weight of the printer and the stand, refer to the Operation Manual.

e a f a = 650 mm b = 1,000 mm c = 1,000 mm d = 1,000 mm b e = 1,550 mm f = 3,800 mm g = 2,700 mm c d g

4.2 Installation procedure

Install this product to the installation place in accordance with the list shown below.

1. Carry the printer to the installation place.

2. Turn the following adjusters in the direction as shown below to prevent the printer from moving.

Stands: adjusters (4)

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4.1.1 Installation environmental condition

Select an installation location in accordance with the table below.

More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m 2 ) Floor strength of installation place

Power

Specification

Power

Supply

Frequency

Range

Power capacity

Environmental conditions

Operative condition

AC 90 V to 132 V / 198 V to 264 V

50/60Hz ± 1Hz

Main: 8.5 A / 4.5 A

Heater: 8.5 A / 4.5 A

Temperature: 20 °C to 32 °C

Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No Condensation

Temperature: 22 °C to 30°C

Humidity: 40 % to 60 %

Change rate

Archiving environment

Temperature: within 2 °C per hour

Humidity: within 5 % per hour

Temperature: -20° C to 60 °C

Humidity: 20 % to 80 % ,

No Condensation (Ink unfilled)

NOTE

For temperature and humidity, avoid locations such as the following. There is a possibility that the print quality will be affected.

Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly change, even though within the required conditions.

Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illumination or direct air, for example from an air conditioner.

To keep the temperature and humidity constant, install this product in a location where the air condition is adjustable.

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No.

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1

Name

Adjuster

No.

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1

Name

Stand

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3. Set the spirit level on the right and left platens and adjust so that the printer stays flat.

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No.

1

2

Name

Spirit level

No.

2

2

Name

Adjuster

4. Confirm that the waste fluid valve is closed.

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5 Connecting the power cable

This section explains how to connect the power cable.

WARNING

Make sure that the included power cable is used.

If other power cables are used, it may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not use a damaged power cable. It may cause an electric shock or fire.

Follow the steps below to connect the power cable.

1. Confirm that the product is turned OFF.

NOTE

If the [Power] key is pressed, the product is turned

ON. Press the key again, and turn OFF the power.

2. Connect the power cables (x 2) to the AC inlets (x 2) on the right of the product.

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No.

1

Name

AC inlet

No.

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2

Name

Power cable

3. Correctly insert the power cable plug into the power socket.

NOTE

To use the two power cables plugged in the inlets, a total capacity of 17 A or over is required. If the power source cannot supply the required capacity, plug the two power cables in the different power sources respectively.

No.

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1

Name

Power cable

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Waste fluid valve

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6 Turning the power ON/OFF

This section explains how to turn ON/OFF the printer.

6.1 Turning the power ON

Follow the procedure below to turn ON the printer.

1. Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to turn ON the printer.

The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up in green.

The printer starts initial operation.

When the initial operation is complete, the printer enters normal status.

6.2 Turning the power OFF

Follow the procedure below to turn OFF the printer.

1. Regarding the operating condition of the printer, confirm the following.

Printing or other operations are not in progress.

The operation panel is in normal status.

The head height adjustment lever is lowered.

2. Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to turn OFF the printer.

The Power lamp on the operation panel turns OFF.

NOTE

If the operation panel is in the following status, the power is ON.

The [Power] key is pressed in.

The Power lamp lights up in green.

Press the key once again and turn OFF the power.

The printer starts operating to turn the power OFF.

The operation panel displays "Power Off".

NOTE

If the head height adjustment lever is raised, the operation panel displays "Change Head Gap Low".

Lower the head height adjustment lever.

Operation Manual "4.2.5.2 When returning the print head to the original position"

All the lamps on the operation panel and the LCD monitor are turned OFF.

The printer automatically turns the power OFF.

7 Installing the ink cartridge

This section explains how to install ink cartridges.

Follow the steps below to install ink cartridges.

1. Turn ON the product.

The product starts initial operation.

After the initial operation is complete, "Start Ink

Charge- > E" is displayed on the operation panel.

2. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

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6. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

"Insert Cleaning Cart." is displayed on the operation panel.

3. Take out the cleaning cartridges from the bag.

4. Install the cleaning cartridges into the ink cartridge slots.

Install the cleaning cartridges with mark facing to the front side of the printer.

Insert the cleaning cartridges all the way to the end of the slot.

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"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the operation panel.

7. Take out the ink cartridges from the bag and shake it gently two to three times before installing.

Slots for ink cartridges are specified depending on colors of the ink cartridges. Match the mark on each slot with the color of the ink cartridge.

Install the ink cartridges with mark facing to the front side of the printer.

Insert the cartridges all the way to the end of the slot.

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5. Remove the cleaning cartridges.

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No.

1

Name

Cleaning cartridge

Ink cartridge slot

"During washing" is displayed on the operation panel, and the printer starts filling cleaning fluid.

After the cleaning fluid is filled, "Remove

Cartridges" is displayed on the operation panel.

Name

Cleaning cartridge

No.

3

2

Name

mark

"During washing" is displayed on the operation panel, and the printer starts Head washing.

After the Head washing is complete, "Wash retry?

No" is displayed on the operation panel.

NOTE

When cleaning the print head again before ink filling, select "Yes" to press [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel. Then press [Enter] key and clean the print head.

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No.

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2

3

Name

Ink cartridge

Ink cartridge slot K

Ink cartridge slot C

No.

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5

2

3

Name

Ink cartridge slot M

Ink cartridge slot Y

mark

"Ink Refill **%" is displayed on the operation panel and ink replenishment starts.

The ink replenishment takes about six minutes.

Ink filling operation and pause operation are repeated during the ink replenishment.

When "100%" is displayed, the ink replenishment is complete.

NOTE

Do not perform the following operations during ink filling.

Do not turn the printer OFF.

Do not unplug the power cable.

Do not open the front cover.

Do not raise the media loading lever.

After the ink replenishment is complete, "SubTank

Refill **%" is displayed on the operation panel and Subtank Refill starts.

When "100%" is displayed, the Subtank refill is complete.

After the Subtank refill is complete, "Media End" is displayed on the operation panel.

NOTE

If the Nozzle check printing is performed immediately after the ink replenishment is complete, the following results may occur.

Printed line becomes blurred.

Printing partially.

In such cases, follow the Operation Manual "6.2.3

Head cleaning" and charge a small amount of ink.

Then, check the printing result.

If there is no improvement in the print result even after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer for one hour or more, and refill a small amount of ink again.

If there is still no improvement, contact MUTOH local dealer.

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8 Loading the roll media

This section describes how to load roll media.

Place the roll media in the center of the printer.

Follow the steps below to load roll media.

1. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, and stretch the levers wider than the width of the roll media.

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7. Raise the media loading lever.

No.

1

Name

Media loading lever

"Lever Up" is displayed on the operation panel.

8. Open the front cover.

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12. If the distance between the edge of the roll media and the pressurizing roller is less than 5 mm, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll media.

a. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, and move the roll media to the right or left.

b. After moving the roll media, tighten the fixing levers.

NOTE

Be sure to press the roll media holders against the printer while locking them.

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No.

Name

1 Roll media holder (Left)

2 Roll media holder (Right)

3

No.

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4

2. Tighten the left roll media holder.

2

Name

Roll media

Fixing levers

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No.

1

Name

Front cover

9. Insert the roll media into the media feed slot.

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1

No.

Name

1 Roll media holder (Left)

No.

2

Name

Fixing lever

3. Attach the roll media to the left roll media holder.

No.

1

Name

Roll media

No.

2

Name

Media feed slot

10. Pull the roll media approximately 1 m out of the media feed slot, which is inside the front cover.

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No.

Name

1 Roll media holder (Left)

No.

2

Name

Roll media

4. Attach the right roll media holder to the roll media and tighten the fixing lever.

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1

1

No.

1

Name

Roll media

No.

2

Name

Media feed slot

11. While holding the front end of the roll media, wind the media back for a short distance by turning the flanges of the roll media holders so that the media is not slack or slanted.

NOTE

If you release your grip on the roll media while it is being wound, the media may slip off the media feed slot and fall behind the printer.

Make sure that the right end of the roll media does not go beyond the media loading mark. It may affect print quality.

No.

Name

1 Roll media holder (Right)

2 Roll media

No.

3

2

Name

Fixing lever

5. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders, slide the roll media to the center and tighten the levers.

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Name

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2 Roll media holder (Right)

No.

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Roll media

Fixing levers

6. Turn the printer ON.

The printer starts initial operation.

"Media End" is displayed on the operation panel.

No.

1

Name

Roll media

No.

2

1

Name

Media loading mark

NOTE

When loading roll media, set each side of the media at least 5 mm away from the edges of the pressurizing roller. Failing to do so may cause the media to slip or wrinkle while being printed on.

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No.

1

5mm 5mm 1

Name

Roll media

2 2

5mm

No.

2

1 5mm 1

Name

Pressurizing roller

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1 3

No.

Name

1 Roll media holder (Left)

2 Roll media holder (Right)

No.

3

4

2

Name

Roll media

Fixing levers

13. Lower the media loading lever.

No.

1

Name

Media loading lever

No.

1

Name

Media loading lever

14. Close the front cover.

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No.

1

Name

Front cover

1

NOTE

When applying pressure on the media, lower the media loading lever further.

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9 Checking printing conditions

Check the condition of the print head after the ink replenishment.

1. Turn ON the printer and load the roll media.

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2. Confirm that the printer functions normally.

3. Press the [<] key on the operation panel for two seconds or more.

10 Manual composition

This product includes the following three manuals.

Installation Manual (this manual)

This manual explains the procedures of unpacking, installing, and the basic set up.

Quick Reference

Quick Reference is excerpts of functions used daily.

Operation Manual (CD-ROM)

The Operation Manual explains the basic installation, daily use and applicable functions.

TIP

The Operation Manual of this product is created with the HTML format and can be viewed using browsers such as Internet Explorer.

Refer to Quick Reference "5.5 Using Operation

Manual CD" for viewing the Operation Manual.

Nozzle check printing starts.

4. Check the sample print for blurred or missing parts in the check pattern.

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5. If the nozzle check result indicates that there is a problem such as mentioned above in the check pattern, clean the head.

Press and hold the [Cleaning] key on the operation panel for two seconds or more.

"Cleaning **%" is displayed on the operation panel.

6. Head cleaning starts.

NOTE

If one time of head cleaning was not enough to remove blurred or missing parts in the check pattern, perform powerful cleaning.

If those problems above were not improved after a few times of head cleaning, refer to the Operation

Manual "7 Troubleshooting" and perform required procedures.

7. Perform nozzle check again and check the condition of the print head.

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Tel.:81-(0)3-5740-4020

Fax:81-(0)3-5740-4030

E-mail:[email protected]

http://www.mutoh.co.jp

MUTOH AMERICA INC.

Tel.:1-480-968-7772

Fax:1-480-968-7990

E-mail:[email protected]

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MUTOH EUROPE N.V.

Tel.:32-(0)59-561400

Fax:32-(0)59-807117

E-mail:[email protected]

http://www.mutoh.be

MUTOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH.

Tel.:49-(0)2159-913430

Fax:49-(0)2159-913456

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