Please read this manual before using

Thank you for purchasing a MUTOH product.

This manual explains the steps for unpacking, mounting and basic installation before using the MUTOH

Full-color inkjet printer VJ-1304.

This manual is intended for owners, installers, and users of this product.

Understand the contents and instructions in this manual before installing this product.

Installation flow chart

The broad steps for installation are shown below.

There are instructions for each section beginning on the next page.

1 Unpacking boxes

1.1 Unpacking the printer box

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3 Assembling

3.1 The stand assembling procedure

3.2 Assembling the stand

5 Connecting the power cable

6 Turning the power ON/OFF

3.3 Detaching protective materials

7 Installing the ink cartridge

1.2 Unpacking the stand box

2 Confirming bundled items

2.1 Items in the printer box

2.2 Items in the accessory bag

2.3 Items of Waste fluid tank box

2.4 Items in the stand box

4 Installation

4.1 Installation environment

4.2 Installation procedure

8 Loading the roll media

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9 Checking the printing condition

10 Manual composition

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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 three 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

1

2

2.3 Items of Waste fluid tank box

1

2

3

No. Name Q'ty

1

2

3

Waste fluid tank

Waste fluid tank holder

Waste fluid tank holder stabilizing screws

1

1

4

2.4 Items in the stand box

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.

1

Installation Manual (this manual)

Accessory bag

Waste fluid tank box

Scroller

Power Cable

3

5

4

1 2

3

4

3

6

No. Name Q'ty

1 Printer main body 1 set

2

3

4

5

A0 Scroller 3 inch

Waste fluid tank box

Accessory bag

Power cable

1

1

1

1

2.2 Items in the accessory bag

1 2

4

5

5

6 7

7

3 4

8

8 9

No.

1

Name

Printer box

2 Reinforcement packaging

3 Scroller

4 Packing material

No.

5

6

7

8

Name

Printer main body

Accessory bag

Waste fluid tank box

Power Cable

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.

No. Name Q'ty

1 Operation Manual CD 1

2

3

4

Quick Reference

Installation Manual (this manual)

Poly-knit wiper

1

1

10 sheets

5

6

7

8

9

No. Name Q'ty

1 Left support 1

2

3

4

Right support

Caster section (left, right)

Central beam

1

2

1

Stabilizer

Book holder

Hexagon socket head cap screw

Butterfly bolt

Hexagonal wrench

1

1

12

2

1

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3 Assembling

Procedures for assembling this product are explained.

CAUTION

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

3.1 The stand assembling procedure

If you will use the stand, assemble it in accordance with the following steps.

1. Follow the steps shown below to assemble the right side of the stand.

a. Attach the right support to the caster section.

b. Fasten two hexagon socket head cap screws with the enclosed hexagonal wrench.

1

3

2

No.

1

2

3

Name

Right support

Caster lock

Caster section

4

No.

Name

4 Hexagon socket head cap screws

2. Assemble the left side of the stand in a similar way to step 1.

1

4. Follow the steps shown below to attach the Stabilizer to the Stand.

a. Use 4 Hexagon socket head cap screws to attach the Stabilizer to the right and left sides of the Stand (2 each side).

b. Tighten the Hexagon socket head cap screws using the Hexagonal wrench.

1

Front

4

3

4 2

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2. Hold the following positions when lifting the product.

Panel side : two grips under the product

Opposed side : two rubber grips under the product

NOTE

Make sure to hold the specified positions when lifting the product.

This prevents the product from being fallen and broken.

Do not hold the media guide. This may affect the accuracy and correct operation of the product.

No.

1

2

3

Name

Stabilizer

Stand (left)

Stand (right)

No.

Name

4 Hexagon socket head cap screws

5. Attach the Waste fluid tank holder to the right side of the Stand using 4 Waste fluid tank holder stabilizing screws.

2

1

3

3 4

4

1

No.

1

2

2

Name

Grips

Rubber grips

No.

3

4

3

Name

Rubber leg tips

Media guide

3. Place the product on the stand so that the rear rubber leg tips fit into the holes on the stand.

1

No.

Name

1 Stand (right)

2 Waste fluid tank holder

No.

Name

3 Waste fluid tank holder stabilizing screws

6. Attach the book holder to the right side of the stand.

1

2

2

3

2

No.

1

2

3

Name

Left support

Caster lock

Caster section

4

No.

Name

4 Hexagon socket head cap screws

3. Follow the steps shown below to attach the central beam to the legs (left, right).

a. Attach the central beam and four hexagon socket head cap screws to the stand (the left, the right). b. Fasten the hexagon socket head cap screws with the enclosed hexagonal wrench, and fasten the central beam.

2 3

4

1

4

No.

1

2

3

Name

Central beam

Leg (left)

Leg (right)

No.

Name

4 Hexagon socket head cap screws

No.

1

Name

Leg (right)

No.

2

Name

Book holder

7. Confirm that each component is fastened firmly by gently shaking the stand.

2

3.2 Assembling the stand

Attach the stand to the printer in accordance with the following steps.

1. Lock two casters on the front side.

No.

1

Name

Printer main body

No.

2

Name

Holes on the stand

4. Attach two butterfly bolts to the stand.

1

1

No.

1

Name

Butterfly bolts

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1

2

No.

1

Name

Casters

No.

2

Name

Caster locks

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5. Follow the steps shown below to set the Waste fluid tank.

a. Put the Waste fluid tank in the Waste fluid tank holder.

b. Attach the Waste fluid tube to the Waste fluid tank.

c. Attach the Waste fluid sensor cable to the

Waste fluid sensor connector.

5

3

4

2

1

No.

Name

1 Waste fluid tank holder

2

3

Waste fluid tank

Waste fluid tube

No.

Name

4 Waste fluid sensor cable

5 Waste fluid sensor connector

This completes assembling of the stand.

3.3 Detaching protective materials

This product has protective 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 and remove the CR belt clip from the CR belt.

2

1

No.

1

Name

CR belt

No.

2

Name

CR belt clip

This completes detaching protective materials.

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 = 500 mm b = 1000 mm c = 1000 mm d = 1000 mm e = 1440 mm f = 3000 mm g = 2660 mm b c d g

4.1.3 Installation procedure

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

NOTE

Please check that the butterfly bolts are not loose before/after carrying this product.

When transferring or carrying outside, separate the printer and the stand.

4.1.1 Installation environmental condition

Select an installation location in accordance with the table below.

Floor strength of installation place

Power

Specification

Power

Supply

Frequency

Range

More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m

AC90V - 132V/198V - 264V

50/60Hz ± 1Hz

2 )

Environmental conditions

Power capacity

Operative condition

More than 10 A

Temperature:20 °C to 32 °C

Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No Condensation

Temperature:22 °C to 30°C

Humidity: 40 % to 60 % printing accuracy

Change rate

Archiving environment

Temperature: within 2 °C per hour

Humidity: within 5 % per hour

Temperature:-20° C to 60 °C

Humidity: 20 % to 85 % ,

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.

1. Check that the two butterfly bolts attaching the stand and the printer are not loose.

2. Carry the plotter to the installation place.

3. Lock two casters on the front side.

1

2

No.

1

Name

Casters

No.

2

Name

Caster locks

4. Check that the two butterfly bolts attaching the stand and the printer are not loose.

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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.

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.

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7 Installing ink cartridges

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, the operation panel displays "Insert CleaningCart.".

2. Take out the cleaning cartridge from the bag.

3. Install the cleaning cartridge into the ink cartridge slots.

Install the cleaning cartridge with mark facing to the product.

Insert the cartridge all the way into the product.

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.

1

2

No.

1

Name

AC inlet

No.

2

Name

Power Cable

2. Connect the power cable to the AC inlet on the back of the product.

1

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 is set to Low.

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.

2

No.

1

Name

Cleaning cartridge

No.

2

Name

Ink cartridge slots

The product starts filling cleaning fluid.

4. After the cleaning fluid is filled, take out the cleaning cartridge.

The operation panel displays "During washing" and the product starts head cleaning.

After the head cleaning, the operation panel displays "Insert InkCartridges".

5. After the head cleaning, take out the ink cartridge 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 product.

Insert the cartridge all the way into the product.

1

1

No.

1

Name

Power cable

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

The printer starts operating to turn the power OFF.

The operation panel displays "Power Off".

NOTE

If the head height is set to High, 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.

5

2 3 4 5

No.

1

2

3

Name

Ink cartridge

Ink cartridge slot K

Ink cartridge slot C

No.

4

5

Name

Ink cartridge slot M

Ink cartridge slot Y

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

The ink replenishment takes about four minutes.

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

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

After the ink replenishment is complete, "Media

End" is displayed on the operation panel.

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NOTE

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

Printed line becomes blurred.

The data is partially not printed.

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.

6. Push the media loading lever backward.

No.

1

Name

Media loading lever

The operation panel displays "Lever Up".

7. Feed the roll media into the media feed slot.

2

1

11. Press the [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel to select the type of the loaded media and press the [Enter] key.

8 Loading roll media

This section explains how to load roll media.

Follow the steps below to load roll media.

1. Set roll media in the scroller so that the roll media gets winded up in the direction of anti-clockwise when viewed from the fixed flange side.

2. Push the roll media until its core hits the right edge of the fixed flange.

1

No.

1

Name

Roll media

No.

2

Name

Media feed slot

8. Open the front cover, and pull out the roll media.

1

1

2

No.

1

Name

Fixed flange

No.

2

Name

Roll media

3. Attach the movable flange so that it is firmly attached to the roll media core.

2

1

No.

1

Name

Movable flange

No.

2

Name

Roll media

4. Set the scroller onto the scroll receiver with the fixed flange side facing the ink cartridge slots.

2

1

1

No.

1

Name

Roll media

No.

2

Name

Scroller

10. Return the media loading lever to the front and close the front cover.

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This confirms the media type.

The operation panel displays "Media Initial", and media initial operation starts.

After the media initial operation is completed, the operation panel displays "Ready to Print", and the display enters normal status.

12. Wind back the roll media with the scroller to remove a media bend.

2 2

2

No.

1

Name

Front cover

No.

2

Name

Roll media

9. Press and hold the front edge of the roll media and wind it back with the scroller to remove a media bend or slant.

2 2

1

No.

1

Name

Roll media

No.

2

The media loading is complete.

Name

Scroller

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.

Nozzle check printing starts.

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

3

No.

1

2

4

Name

Scroller

Fixed flange

No.

3

4

4

Name

Ink cartridge slot

Scroller receiver

5. Turn ON the product.

The product starts the initial operation.

The operation panel displays "Media End".

No.

1

Name

Media loading lever

No.

2

Name

Front cover

The operation panel displays the media type setup menu.

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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.

The operation panel displays "Cleaning **%".

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.

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

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.

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E-mail:[email protected]

http://www.mutoh.co.jp

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