MUTOH valuejet 1614, User Manual

Page 1: ...Guide ValueJet 1614 FOR EUROPE ONLY For Maintenance Kits Spares Service and Support Call 44 0 1628 588755 E mail support colourgen com All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s...

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Page 3: ...control and agrees to the following The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Belgium nv This doc...

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Page 5: ...needs to know caution items and warning labels stuck on the printer main unit 2 Product overview This chapter explains about the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each part...

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Page 7: ...ttes 32 3 4 Disposal of waste fluids 34 3 5 Transfer and transportation 35 4 Handling the printer 39 4 1 Making the printer ready to print 41 4 2 General info on usable media 42 4 3 Handling and insta...

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Page 9: ...1 Compliance with following regulations 10 1 2 Warnings cautions and notes 10 1 3 Important safety and environmental instructions 11 1 4 Warning labels 15 1 4 1 Handling the operation procedure label...

Page 10: ...ectrical and electronic products Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste The correct disposal of your old product will help pr...

Page 11: ...ion Before handling inks cleaning and their waste do carefully read the MSDS sheet and the container labels for important health safety and environmental information Only use original manufacturer s i...

Page 12: ...ter the printer do not use the printer It could lead to an electric shock and or fire Immediately switch OFF the power disconnect the power plugs from the electric socket and contact your local MUTOH...

Page 13: ...head with a dry poly knit wiper Do not make the main body of the printer slanting or place it in a vertical position or do not keep the printer upside down There is a possibility that ink inside the p...

Page 14: ...Ensure that the plugs have been disconnected from the power sockets when they are not used for a long time Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the spitting box sponges If waste fluid comes into co...

Page 15: ...nter 1 4 1 Handling the operation procedure labels 1 4 2 Locations and types of warning labels Notes Check whether all the warning labels can be read If the letters or illustrations on the label are n...

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Page 19: ...2 1 Features 20 2 2 Name of the parts and functions 21 2 2 1 Front section 21 2 2 2 Rear section 22 2 2 3 Operation panel 23 2 3 Printer mode 26 2 3 1 Normal mode 26 2 3 2 Setup menu display 26 2 3 3...

Page 20: ...urs This printer uses 220 ml of large capacity solvent ink cassette with a dedicated IC chip This cassette can control the ink quantity for printing improving productivity Use of variable dot can also...

Page 21: ...all the printer on a levelled floor 5 Media guide Used to feed the media smoothly when the media is set or printed The printer has also an incorporated heater after heater to dry the ink 6 platen Inst...

Page 22: ...7 Network interface connector Connects a network interface cable 8 Waste fluid tank Used to collect waste ink discharged from the printer 9 Waste fluid valve Open and close when discharging the waste...

Page 23: ...n the operation panel When performing various operations in the operation panel Operating from the operation panel Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Notes...

Page 24: ...ts from Setup menu display to the normal display 4 key This menu changes the set value Origin menu Nozzle Check key Hold this key for two seconds or more to perform a Nozzle Check printing 5 key Sets...

Page 25: ...e S Fine lamp Green Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine Lamp OFF The Effect menu is set to Wave When the Wave lamp is switched OFF the Effect menu is set to None 15 Strong lamp Green...

Page 26: ...er mode 1 Changing from Normal mode to Menu mode Action Press the Menu key on the operation panel Result The display is in Menu mode from now on called the Setup Menu display The following message app...

Page 27: ...on 28 3 1 2 Installation space 28 3 2 Switching the power ON OFF 30 3 2 1 Switching the power ON 30 3 2 2 Switching the power OFF 31 3 3 Replacing ink cassettes 32 3 4 Disposal of waste fluids 34 3 5...

Page 28: ...per hour Archiving environment Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 No condensation Ink unfilled Notes Concerning temperature and humidity avoid Places where temperature or humidity may rapidly...

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Page 30: ...panel lights green The printer starts initializing When the initialization is completed the printer enters the normal status Notes If there is a problem during initial operation the printer displays a...

Page 31: ...d switch OFF the power Power OFF is displayed on the operation panel Notes If the head height adjustment lever is raised Change Head Gap Low is displayed Lower the lever N Name 1 Head height adjustmen...

Page 32: ...ay result in incorrect printing behaviour due to failures such as nozzle loss or air which might come in the ink tubes If Ink End appears it is not possible to print until the new ink cassette has bee...

Page 33: ...ne in compliance with the regulations and instructions of the local authorities Notes Open the ink cassette solvent resistant blister just before attaching the ink cassette into the cassette slot Leav...

Page 34: ...bottle to contain the waste fluid Step 2 Lay a protective material on the floor under the waste fluid tank Step 3 Open the waste fluid valve and transfer the waste fluid to the container Notes When t...

Page 35: ...move all the cables such as the power cable Step 4 Verify that the butterfly bolts attaching the stand with the printer are well fixed Step 5 Verify that the printer head is in the rightmost position...

Page 36: ...clogging in the printer head Refer to Nozzle check Step 5 Perform a head alignment Refer to Adjust print 3 5 2 Transporting the printer Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handl...

Page 37: ...lifting the carriage Step 11 The plastic bars are installed to both right and left side of the carriage Step 12 Remove the printer from the stand Refer to Installation guide Step 13 Repack the printe...

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Page 39: ...rints 61 4 4 2 Performing a test print 61 4 4 3 Nozzle check 63 4 4 4 Mode Print 63 4 4 5 Setup print 64 4 4 6 Palette print 65 4 5 Adjust print 66 4 6 Menu setup on the operation panel 69 4 6 1 Menu...

Page 40: ...u 84 4 7 17 Roll Length menu 85 4 7 17 1 Roll media Length menu 85 4 7 18 Head Wash menu 85 4 7 19 CR Maintenance menu 86 4 7 20 Initialization menu 86 4 7 21 Life Times menu 86 4 7 22 IP Address menu...

Page 41: ...nd load the media Installing roll media Loading roll media 3 Set the media type Setting media type 4 OPTIONAL Adjust the head height Head Height Adjustment 5 Set the printing conditions Menu setup on...

Page 42: ...ia VISIT www mutoh be or contact your local MUTOH dealer If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses wil...

Page 43: ...has a printable side and a non printable side Printing on the non print side can cause blurs and blots Always handle media with dry and clean hands to avoid bad print quality When the printer will be...

Page 44: ...stem to know how to correctly load media Refer to the pricing sheet for more details of these systems If you do not use one of the above winding systems You have to use the scroller which is supplied...

Page 45: ...e of the rear Set the distance between the roll media holders wider than the roll media width N Name 1 Roll media holder left 2 Roll media holder Right 3 Roll media 4 Fixing lever Step 2 Tighten the l...

Page 46: ...xing lever N Name 1 Roll media holder right 2 Roll media 3 Fixing lever Step 5 Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders move the roll media to the centre and tighten the lever...

Page 47: ...o the pricing sheet for more details of these systems If you do not use one of the above winding systems You have to use the scroller which is supplied with the printer Be sure to read and understand...

Page 48: ...ia feed slot Notes If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly wind it tightly again and then load it N Name 1 Roll media 2 Media feed slot Step 5 Pull the roll media out about 1m from the front...

Page 49: ...will fall out from the media feed slot on the rear of the product Confirm that the right edge of the roll media does not go beyond the loading mark If it does it may affect print quality N Name 1 Roll...

Page 50: ...ll media fix it with fixing levers of the right and left roll media holders Notes Fix the roll media holders by pressing the holders to the printer N Name 1 Roll media holder Left 2 Roll media holder...

Page 51: ...dia Initial is displayed on the operation panel and media initial operation starts Notes The printer starts the media initialization without setting the media type when The Cancel key of the operation...

Page 52: ...e media is loaded the display shifts to the Media setup menu Notes Refer to the following topics to load media Installing roll media Loading roll media Step 2 Press the Setting value key or Setting va...

Page 53: ...ng printing If the head height is changed the head alignment will be changed and high print quality will no longer be guaranteed To perform a head alignment refer to Head height alignment Procedure St...

Page 54: ...Menu key on the operation panel Shift to the Setup menu display The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 3 Press the key on the operation panel The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 4...

Page 55: ...adjustment printing N Name 1 Feed length 2 Media feeding direction When the initial adjustment printing is complete the printer enters the normal status After the initial adjustment printing cut the...

Page 56: ...press the key or key and change the set value Press the Enter key on the operation panel The operation panel displays Printing Start Confirmation adjustment printing N Name 1 Feed length 2 Media feedi...

Page 57: ...displays PF4 Micro Adj Print Step 13 Refer to the illustrations below and check the printing result Step 14 Set up the Micro Adjustment Change Press the key or key to select PF5 Micro Adj Change Press...

Page 58: ...steps Notes There are two optional winding systems available for the ValueJet 1614 Unwinder Winder 100 Motorized winding system with tensioning T winder Please refer to the User Guide of the chosen s...

Page 59: ...anges of the roll media holders and wind roll media Step 4 Loosen the lever of the right roll media holder and remove the media N name 1 Roll media holder right 2 Fixing lever 3 Roll media N Name 1 Ro...

Page 60: ...lder N name 1 Roll media holder left 2 Fixing lever 3 Roll media Notes To load another roll media refer to Setting media Store the roll media you do not use according to Notes on storing media Attach...

Page 61: ...2 Performing a test print Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Step 1 Verify that the printer has been switched ON and that media more than A3 size has been...

Page 62: ...lect the item you want to print and press the Enter key Submenus Nozzle Check Mode print Setup print All Set List Palette print Result Printing starts for the selected submenu Notes Please refer to th...

Page 63: ...ad Refer to Head cleaning Perform the nozzle check once again after the head has been cleaned Notes For the printing procedure refer to Performing a test print 4 4 4 Mode Print Used to confirm the fol...

Page 64: ...11 4 4 5 Setup print Checks the current settings of the printer Notes User media and print mode lists are printed only when ALL Set List is selected For the printing procedure refer to Performing a te...

Page 65: ...r to the printing colours Notes When Banner 1 or Banner 2 is set in the Print Mode menu PalettePrint is not displayed on the Test Print menu For the printing procedure refer to Performing a test print...

Page 66: ...el to select the media type to use Step 7 Press the Enter key on the operation panel 1 PrintMode is displayed on the operation panel Step 8 Press the Enter key on the operation panel Mode quality 1 wi...

Page 67: ...is as follows When the printing result is You do not need perform Alignment The procedure for the Alignment is now complete When the printing result is You need to perform Alignment Register a settin...

Page 68: ...cted in the next printing sample Step 18 Press the or key to set the number that you have selected Step 19 Press the Enter key on the operation panel The set value for BI D normal is registered Adjust...

Page 69: ...u key on the operation panel Step 3 Menu 1 Setup is displayed on the operation panel Step 4 Press the operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display Step 5 Press the key or the key on the operation...

Page 70: ...he ENTER key on the operation panel The setting is saved and the next setup item is displayed Notes If you press the CANCEL key key or the key without pressing the ENTER key after changing a setting t...

Page 71: ...plays the detected media width if media detection is performed during media initialization Set9 Origin Set the start position of the printing data Set10 Prev Stick Set up to prevent media from stickin...

Page 72: ...ils contact your MUTOH local dealer Setup item Setting Value Description Type 1 to 30 Print mode Set up the print mode according to the used print data or print speed Enter key Shift to the next hiera...

Page 73: ...int modes only selectable via RIP and not visible on the CS9160 panel 2 Large Drop Family VSD1 7 14 21 ng Small Drop Family VSD3 3 5 7 12 5 ng 3 Head speed Slow 320 cps 610 mm s and Fast 400 cps 1016...

Page 74: ...h feed length of the media feed direction for the Confirm Print Enter key The setting is determined Printing is displayed on the operation panel and initial adjust print is started After printing the...

Page 75: ...l key Cancel the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy User media menu 4 7 1 10 Fixer platen menu Set up this menu to warm up the loaded media and improve the printing quality Ink fixation Notes...

Page 76: ...Heating menu Set up whether each heater is preheated idle heat while in standby mode Setup Item Setting Value Description StandbyHeating 10 min to 60 min to 240 min Sets the length of time to preheat...

Page 77: ...ediaType Effect Wave Effect Fuzz Effect Fine Wave Effect Fine Fuzz Effect S Fine Wave Effect None Set 2 Effect Setup items Parameters Description Effect None The Effect function is not used straight l...

Page 78: ...one side of the nozzles is used printing speed becomes half of Wave1to 4 Set up this menu when you want to improve the print quality compared with Fine Wave1 to 4 B S Fine Wave Performs Wave printing...

Page 79: ...x 720 4 bi Graphics 1 720 x 720 4 uni Graphics 2 720 x 720 4 bi Graphics3 720 x 720 4 bi Banner 1 720 x 540 3 uni Banner 2 720 x 540 3 bi Banner 3 720 x 720 2 uni Banner 4 720 x 720 2 bi Recommended...

Page 80: ...em Setting Value Description Count 5 mm to 25 mm Set the side margin Enter key Save the setting value and shift to the previous hierarchy Cancel key Cancel the setting value and shift to the previous...

Page 81: ...g Value Description Media width Xxxx mm Displays the media width that is detected while initializing Cancel key Cancel the setting value and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Setup menu 4 7 7 W...

Page 82: ...direction Enter key Display Moving Origin Pos and move the print head to the starting position The operation panel displays the following contents Confirm Position E Enter key or after a certain perio...

Page 83: ...r key Save the setting value and shift to the previous hierarchy Cancel key Cancel the setting value and shift to the previous hierarchy Refer to Setup menu 4 7 12 Overwrite Cnt menu Setup Item Settin...

Page 84: ...eaning is not performed 1 hours When the selected time is reached the auto cleaning is performed 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours 9 hours 12 hours 18 hours 24 hours Enter key Save the setting a...

Page 85: ...ing the roll media adjust the roll media length again If the roll media length is not set the residual quantity of roll media will not be displayed correctly Enter key Save the setting value and shift...

Page 86: ...ory default Except MediaType The settings other than the MediaType menu are returned to factory default Enter key Display Initialling on the operation panel and initialize the setting Cancel key Shift...

Page 87: ...255 255 000 255 255 255 255 Change the subnet mask by way of the following keys key Increase the value key Decrease the value Enter key Change the value for the next segment Cancel key Save the value...

Page 88: ...the set time has passed the print head is cleaned automatically Notes During sleep mode even if the set time has passed print head cleaning is not performed under the following circumstances The fron...

Page 89: ...tank is full The ink cassette is empty The ink cassette is removed An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is inserted in the cassette slot Activate sleep mode again after returning the prin...

Page 90: ...ing media You can feed roll media at any position you want Follow the procedure below to feed media Step 1 Confirm that the operation panel is Normal Step 2 Check that the media loading lever is down...

Page 91: ...Delete the received analyzed data and the remaining incoming data Notes If a large amount of data is saved on the printer the operation panel may not return to Normal by a single Cancel operation In...

Page 92: ...rint Step 2 If the roll media cut position is changed refer to Feeding media and advance the roll media to the desired cut position Step 3 Open the front cover Step 4 Place a razor blade on the media...

Page 93: ...Printing Warming up Step 2 Press the Menu key on the operation panel Menu 1 Print Start is displayed on the operation panel Notes When print job is sent with heaters OFF no message warming up will be...

Page 94: ...t reach the set value during warming up printing starts Temperature Pre Check the current Pre Heater temperature Platen Check the current Platen Heater temperature After Check the current After Heater...

Page 95: ...r case 97 5 1 3 Cleaning inside the printer 98 5 1 4 Replacing the spitting box sponges 100 5 1 5 Head cleaning 101 5 1 6 Cleaning the wiper 102 5 1 7 Cleaning around the print head 105 5 2 Done by Au...

Page 96: ...7 Clean pressure rollers Several times a year Notes Do not insert or drop metal or other objects through openings of the printer It could lead to an electric shock and or fire When substances or liqui...

Page 97: ...2 2011 5 1 2 Cleaning the outer case Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Instruction Wipe off the dust and possible dirt from the outer case by using a soft...

Page 98: ...over Step 2 Remove paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft brush N Name 1 Pressure rollers Notes Do not blow paper powder and dust from the pressure rollers remove media while cle...

Page 99: ...1614 99 AP 75790 Rev 1 4 22 02 2011 Step 4 Wipe off the dirt of the grid roller s unpainted silver colour area with damp and a tightly squeezed soft cloth N Name 1 Grid roller All manuals and user gui...

Page 100: ...ils of the spitting box sponge contact your local Mutoh dealer 3 Replacing steps Step 1 If the printer is switched ON make sure that Printing or other operations are not in progress The operation pane...

Page 101: ...the operation panel for at least 2 seconds Result The operation panel displays Cleaning Step 5 Start the head cleaning Notes Pressing the Cleaning key again after the 1st head cleaning performs a str...

Page 102: ...Step 3 Press the Menu key on the operation panel Menu 1 Setup is displayed on the operation panel The operation panel shifts to the setup menu display Step 4 Press the key on the operation panel Set1...

Page 103: ...ght of the printer N Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 9 Use the cleaning stick moistened with cleaning liquid to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper Cleaning wiper front side Wipe horizontally...

Page 104: ...il it is locked N Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 11 Press the ENTER key on the operation panel The print head returns to its original position The cleaning wiper returns to its original position CR Mai...

Page 105: ...start cleaning around the print head again For more information please refer to Head cleaning Use the cleaning stick to clean around the print head Step 1 If the printer is switched ON make sure that...

Page 106: ...e END is displayed on the operation panel Step 8 Open the left maintenance cover N Name 1 Maintenance cover Step 9 Confirm using a light such as a penlight that there are no foreign objects such as du...

Page 107: ...le 4 Dust ink mass Step 11 Close the left maintenance cover Close the cover firmly until it is locked Step 12 Press the ENTER key on the operation panel The print head returns to its original position...

Page 108: ...the best printing quality output Part Timing Maintenance station Once a year Wiper Once a year Damper Once a year 5 2 2 Periodical inspection part list Perform periodical inspections according to the...

Page 109: ...and failures 116 6 3 1 Problems in installation and introduction 116 6 3 2 Cannot print at all 116 6 3 3 Media related troubleshooting 118 6 3 4 Printing related troubleshooting 120 6 4 Error message...

Page 110: ...or a similar document 6 1 WHEN YOU CANNOT GENERATE GRAPHICS IN THE WAY YOU WANT 6 1 1 Perform Head cleaning If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing clean t...

Page 111: ...e1 is displayed on the operation panel Step 7 Press the key or the key on the operation panel to select the media type to use Step 8 Press the ENTER key on the operation panel 1 print mode is displaye...

Page 112: ...tern is printed Adj 1 Confirm is displayed on the operation panel Step 18 Verify that the confirmation pattern printing result is as follows When the printing result is O You do not need to perform an...

Page 113: ...e number that you selected in previous step Step 23 Press the ENTER key on the operation panel The set value for BI D Normal is registered The operation panel returns to Normal Step 24 Register the se...

Page 114: ...ing the printer Step 1 Switch OFF the power of the printer Refer to Switching the power OFF Step 2 Open the front cover Step 3 Move the print head section from the top of the media to the right N Name...

Page 115: ...orn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade N Name 1 Razor blade 2 Roll media Step 6 Turn the flanges of the roll media holders and wind roll media N Name 1 Flanges 2 Roll media Step 7 If paper...

Page 116: ...urs and perform cleaning several times Head cleaning 2 Is the power switched OFF during ink replenishment Switch the power ON again and continue ink replenishment Installing ink cassettes 3 Occasional...

Page 117: ...at the computer Check that the printer type settings on the computer side and on the printer side are the same connecting the printer to a PC 2 Are the interface requirements and command mode the same...

Page 118: ...n or rolled media Replace the media Cautions on handling media 7 Does the media bend Use the recommended media When using media other than the dedicated one set the Vacuum Fan menu Panel setup menu Th...

Page 119: ...g cannot be assured N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Are you using the recommended media Use the recommended media 2 Is the media used in an environment other than the one specified Use the media i...

Page 120: ...Set the media correctly Setting roll media 2 Did you set up the origin and print position Cancel or reset the settings of the origin and print position Panel setup menu Printing is blurred N Possible...

Page 121: ...Panel setup menu 7 Is the head height set to High Return the head height to Normal Low Head height adjustment Printing lines are not straight N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Is the ink cassette w...

Page 122: ...ink cassettes 14 Ink Refill Filling the ink Please wait a while Installing ink cassettes 15 Subtank refill Filling the ink into the subtank Please wait a while Installing ink cassettes 16 Moving Orig...

Page 123: ...pose of waste fluid Disposal of waste fluids 9 Life time Head The operational life of the print head has almost expired Contact your local Mutoh dealer 10 Life time Pump The operational life of the pu...

Page 124: ...performing the following operations 1 The drive power automatically shuts down 2 All lamps on the operation panel blink and the buzzer rings continuously 3 The error message is displayed on the opera...

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