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Chapter 2

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2.3 Printer Mechanical System

2.3.1 Outline

2.3.1.1 Outline

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The printer mechanism can be broadly divided into two major components: the ink passage and paper path.

The ink passage consists of an ink tank, a carriage unit having a printhead, a purge unit. and a maintenance

cartridge unit which are used to supply, circulate, and suck ink.

The paper path consists of a roll feed unit, paper feed unit to support three types of media feeding, transport, and

ejection.

This section provides an overview of these mechanical components.

F-2-7

Ink tank unit

Ink tube

Purge unit

Printhead

Carriage unit

Pinch roller

Feed roller

Maintenance cartridge

Summary of Contents for iPF6100 - imagePROGRAF Color Inkjet Printer

Page 2: ... need arises In the event of major changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period Canon will issue a new edition of this manual The following paragraph does not apply to any countries where such provisions are inconsistent with local law Trademarks The product names and company names used in this manual are the registered trademarks of the individual companies Copyright This ma...

Page 3: ...quiring care to avoid combustion fire Indicates an item prohibiting disassembly to avoid electric shocks or problems Indicates an item requiring disconnection of the power plug from the electric outlet Indicates an item intended to provide notes assisting the understanding of the topic in question Indicates an item of reference assisting the understanding of the topic in question Provides a descri...

Page 4: ...used to indicate Low The voltage value however differs from circuit to circuit In addition the asterisk as in DRMD indicates that the DRMD signal goes on when 0 In practically all cases the internal mechanisms of a microprocessor cannot be checked in the field Therefore the operations of the microprocessors used in the machines are not discussed they are explained in terms of from sensors to the i...

Page 5: ... 1 12 1 4 1 Print Speed and Direction 1 12 1 4 2 Interface Specifications 1 19 1 5 Names and Functions of Components 1 20 1 5 1 Front 1 20 1 5 2 Rear 1 21 1 5 3 Top Cover Inside 1 22 1 5 4 Manual Loading Area 1 23 1 5 5 Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside 1 24 1 5 6 Carriage 1 25 1 5 7 Inside 1 26 1 6 Basic Operation 1 27 1 6 1 Operation Panel 1 27 1 6 2 Main Menu 1 28 1 7 Safety and Precautions 1 51 1 7 ...

Page 6: ...t Power on 2 6 2 2 2 Operation Sequence at Power off 2 7 2 2 3 Print Control 2 7 2 2 4 Print Position Adjustment Function 2 15 2 2 5 Head Management 2 15 2 2 6 Printhead Overheating Protection Control 2 16 2 2 7 Pause between Pages 2 16 2 2 8 White Raster Skip 2 16 2 2 9 Sleep Mode 2 16 2 3 Printer Mechanical System 2 17 2 3 1 Outline 2 17 2 3 1 1 Outline 2 17 2 3 2 Ink Passage 2 18 2 3 2 1 Ink Pa...

Page 7: ... Making Pre Checks 3 1 3 1 1 1 Making Pre Checks 3 1 3 1 2 Unpacking and Installation 3 1 3 1 2 1 Unpacking and Installation 3 1 3 1 2 2 Installing the Stand 3 10 3 1 3 Checking the Images Operations 3 18 3 1 3 1 Checking the Images Operations 3 18 3 2 Transporting the Printer 3 18 3 2 1 Transporting the Printer 3 18 3 2 1 1 Transporting the Printer 3 18 3 2 2 Reinstalling the Printer 3 19 3 2 2 1...

Page 8: ...4 64 4 5 Adjustment and Setup Items 4 69 4 5 1 Adjustment Item List 4 69 4 5 2 Procedure after Replacing the Carriage Unit or Multi Sensor 4 69 4 5 3 Procedure after Replacing the Head Management Sensor 4 73 Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 Periodic Replacement Parts 5 1 5 1 1 Periodic Replacement Parts 5 1 5 2 Consumable Parts 5 1 5 2 1 Consumable Parts 5 1 5 3 Periodic Maintenance 5 2 5 3 1 Periodic Ma...

Page 9: ...7 1 7 1 2 Map of the Service Mode 7 2 7 1 3 Details of Service Mode 7 12 7 1 4 Sample Printout 7 28 7 2 Special Mode 7 34 7 2 1 Special Modes for Servicing 7 34 Chapter 8 ERROR CODE 8 1 Outline 8 1 8 1 1 Outline 8 1 8 2 Warning Table 8 2 8 2 1 Warnings 8 2 8 3 Error Table 8 4 8 3 1 Error Code List 8 4 8 4 Sevice Call Table 8 24 8 4 1 Service Call Errors 8 24 ...

Page 10: ...Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...

Page 11: ...ace Specifications 1 19 1 5 Names and Functions of Components 1 20 1 5 1 Front 1 20 1 5 2 Rear 1 21 1 5 3 Top Cover Inside 1 22 1 5 4 Manual Loading Area 1 23 1 5 5 Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside 1 24 1 5 6 Carriage 1 25 1 5 7 Inside 1 26 1 6 Basic Operation 1 27 1 6 1 Operation Panel 1 27 1 6 2 Main Menu 1 28 1 7 Safety and Precautions 1 51 1 7 1 Safety Precautions 1 51 1 7 1 1 Moving Parts 1 51 1 7...

Page 12: ...he Printer 1 62 1 7 3 2 Confirming the Firmware Version 1 62 1 7 3 3 Precautions against Static Electricity 1 62 1 7 3 4 Precautions for Disassembly Reassembly 1 62 1 7 3 5 Self diagnostic Feature 1 63 1 7 3 6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery 1 63 ...

Page 13: ...ize cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches This printer is a desktop large format printer twelve colors pigment based colors printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters An auto roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media F 1 1 1 2 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 3 4 ...

Page 14: ...ll Feed Unit 3 Cutter 12 Roll Feed Unit Cover 4 Front Manual Feed Guide 13 Manual Feed Cover 5 Peper Eject Slot 14 Power Connector 6 Paper Alignment Line 15 Ethernet Connector 7 Basket 16 USB Port 8 Stand 17 Expansion Board Slot 9 Output Guide 18 Carrying Handle 17 18 18 16 15 14 ...

Page 15: ...m front and manual feed from top 3 way paper supply A maximum of 1 5 mm thick of paper POP Board can be manually fed from the front Borderless printing on and auto cutting of roll media Standard support for 10Base T 100Base TX Standard support for USB 2 0 Hi Speed Optional support for IEEE1394 Data scanned using CanoScan can be easily printed on large size paper just like a dedicated copier Just p...

Page 16: ... which only the correct color ink tank will fit in the given slot When the message No Ink is displayed replace the ink tank with a new one Also each ink tank should generally be replaced six months after you have opened the package F 1 4 1 2 4 Cutter 0013 3524 A round blade cuter comes with the cutter unit F 1 5 1 2 5 Roll Feed Unit 0013 2512 Roll Feed Unit The roll feed unit is optionally availab...

Page 17: ...attachment 2 pcs F 1 9 Borderless printing spacer F 1 10 MEMO A borderless printing spacer is used to perform borderless printing on A2 size 420 mm roll media This printer is furnished with a number of borderless printing ink receiving channels on the platen to address multi sized borderless printing needs Borderless printing on A2 size roll media is made possible by using a spacer without needing...

Page 18: ... The output stacker included with stand can use by the two ways of the regular position or extended position F 1 11 MEMO Use the output stacker in the regular position A However for the specified media it can also be used in the extended position B The media can be removed more easily when the output stacker is in the extended position F 1 12 B A ...

Page 19: ...head is the same as that supplied with the printer F 1 14 Ink Tanks The consumable ink tanks are available in twelve colors matte black black photo cyan cyan photo magenta magenta yellow red blue green photo gray and gray They are the same as those supplied with the printer Each ink tank must be replaced with a new one six month after you have opened the package The ink tank that can be used with ...

Page 20: ...l media One cut sheet manual feed from front One cut sheet manual feed from top Feeding capacity Roll media One roll at the back Outer diameter of roll 150 mm or less Inner diameter of paper tube 2 or 3 inches Cut sheet 1 sheet Delivery method Delivers the media with its printed side up in the forward direction Sheet delivery capability Using the stand option basket Roll media 1 sheet Cut sheet 1 ...

Page 21: ...sal Bond Paper Plain Paper High Quality Plain Paper High Grade Recycled Coated Paper Matte Coated Paper 90gsm High Resolution Paper Coated Paper Premium Coated Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper Premium Matte Paper Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photographic Paper 190gsm Satin Photographic Paper 190gsm Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm Satin Photographic Paper 240gsm HW Glossy ...

Page 22: ...sy Photo Paper Fine Art Photo Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Fine Art Textured Fine Art Watercolor Fine Art Block Print Printable area Cut sheet Area excluding 3 mm from the leading edge 3 mm from the trailing edge 23 mm when supplied from manual feed from top or selected the fine art and 3 mm from the left and right edges Printing recommendation area Roll media Printing assurance area roll sheet Area...

Page 23: ...nce absence of the head and no ink ejection Detection functions Paper path system Detects presence absence of paper cutter position leading trailing edge of paper paper width and skew Operating noise During printing Approx 49 dB A or less During standby Approx 35 dB A or less Operating environment Temperature 15 to 30 degrees centigrade Humidity 10 to 80 without dew condensation Print quality guar...

Page 24: ... directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Plain Paper High Grade Office Document Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Line Document Text Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Image Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Economy Bond Paper Office Document Standard...

Page 25: ...igh 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Premium Matte Paper Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Matte Photo Paper Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper Image Stan...

Page 26: ...ghest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Photo Paper Plus Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper 2 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1...

Page 27: ...x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Fine Art Textured Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Fine Art Block Print Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Fine Art Watercolor Image St...

Page 28: ... Photo Semigloss 255g Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Film Paper Backprint Film Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Backlit Film Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16...

Page 29: ...er Image Standard 6 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Adhesive Matt Paper High Resolution Graphic paper Self ADH Image Standard 6 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Board POP Board Image Standard 6 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 ...

Page 30: ...tional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Special 6 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Special 7 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Special 8 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi direct...

Page 31: ...V 100Base TX 0 95 to 1 05 V 4 Interface cable Category 5 UTP or FTP cable 100 m or shorter Compliant with ANSI EIA TIA 568A or ANSI EIA TIA 568B 5 Interface connector Printer side Compliant with IEEE802 3 ANSI X3 263 ISO IEC60603 7 c IEEE1394 option 1 Interface type Interface compliant with IEEE1394 1995 P1394a Version 2 0 2 Data transfer system Asynchronous transfer 3 Signal level Input Different...

Page 32: ... printed matter is ejected from this port In loading thick paper insert it into this port 6 Paper alignment line Load thick paper in a paper tray to stay parallel with this line 7 Basket Receives printed matter as it is ejected Only one sheet can be housed in the basket 8 Stand The base on which the printer is mounted The stand equipped with casters is easy to move 9 Output guide Holds ejected pap...

Page 33: ...sion board option in this slot 2 USB port Connect the USB cable to this port 3 Ethernet connector Connect the Ethernet cable to this connector 4 Power connector Connect the power cord to this connector 5 Carrying handle 5 The printer is carried with this handles of a right and left bottom 1 5 5 2 3 4 ...

Page 34: ...el Receives inks overflowing the edges of the paper during borderless printing 4 Platen Paper and the printheads travel over the platen to execute printing Suction holes on the surface prevent the paper from lifting 5 Pinch roller A vital part needed to feed paper 6 Cleaner brush Use this brush to wipe off chad over the plant when cleaning the inside of the top cover 6 5 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 35: ... paper tray open the paper tray cover and then this tray 3 Width guides In loading cut sheet move the guide to adjust to the paper size 4 Paper tray front loading port Paper eject slot In loading thick paper insert it into this port All printed matter is ejected from this port 5 Paper tray top loading port In loading cut sheet insert them into this port 5 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...oll Feed Unit Cover Inside 0016 8154 F 1 21 1 Roller holder Set roll media on this holder 2 Holder stopper Use to secure roll media to the roller holder 3 Roller holder slot Set the roller holder in this guide groove 3 3 2 1 ...

Page 37: ...thead Open this cover when installing the printhead 2 Printhead The printhead incorporated nozzles It is an important part for printing 3 Printhead lock lever This lever is used to lock the printhead Open this lever when installing the printhead 4 Wire guide This stay is used as an ink tube guide 4 2 1 3 2 ...

Page 38: ...Chapter 1 1 26 1 5 7 Inside 0016 8159 F 1 23 1 Maintenance cartridge Absorbs excess ink 1 ...

Page 39: ...port is selected as a paper source Off Roll media are selected as a paper source 4 Roll media lamp green On Roll media are selected as a paper source Off Either the paper tray or paper tray front loading port is selected as a paper source 5 Online button Toggles the printer mode between online and offline On Online mode Blinking Emerging from sleep mode Off Offline mode 6 Paper source button Selec...

Page 40: ...ffers a visual clue to loading replacing removing paper Press this button when no paper is loaded to view instructions on how to load replace paper in the display press the button when paper is loaded to view instructions on how to remove the paper 15 Power button Turns the printer on and off 16 button Press this button when the printer is in offline mode to manually feed roll media in the directi...

Page 41: ...er 5 Plain Paper HQ 5 Plain Paper HG 5 Recycled Coated 5 High Resolution 5 Coated Paper 5 HW Coated 5 Ex HW Coated 5 Premium MatteP 5 Matte Photo 5 Glossy Photo 5 Semi Gl Photo 5 HW Glossy Photo2 5 HW SemiGl Photo2 5 Poster Semi Gl 5 Photo PaperPlus 5 PhotoPlusSemiGl 5 Syn Paper 5 Adh Syn Paper 5 Backlit Film 5 Backprint Film 5 Flame Res Cloth 5 ThinFab Banner2 5 Proofing Paper 5 News Proof 1 5 Ne...

Page 42: ...N Paper Washi 5 Colored Coated 5 CAD Trace Paper 5 CAD Matte Film 5 POP Board 5 Special Here the number is 1 to 10 5 Cas Paper Size ISO A1 ISO A2 ISO A2 ISO A3 ISO A3 ISO A4 ISO B2 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B2 JIS B3 JIS B4 22 X34 ANSI D 17 X22 ANSI C 11 X17 Ledger 13 X19 Super B Letter 8 5 X11 Legal 8 5 X14 24 X36 ARCH D 18 X24 ARCH C 12 X18 ARCH B 9 X12 ARCH A DIN C2 DIN C3 DIN C4 ...

Page 43: ... Roll Media Type Plain Paper 5 Plain Paper HQ 5 Plain Paper HG 5 Recycled Coated 5 High Resolution 5 Coated Paper 5 HW Coated 5 Ex HW Coated 5 Premium MatteP 5 Matte Photo 5 Glossy Photo 5 Semi Gl Photo 5 HW Glossy Photo2 5 HW SemiGl Photo2 5 Poster Semi Gl 5 Photo PaperPlus 5 PhotoPlusSemiGl 5 Syn Paper 5 Adh Syn Paper 5 Backlit Film 5 Backprint Film 5 Flame Res Cloth 5 ThinFab Banner2 5 Proofing...

Page 44: ...P 5 Canvas Matte2 5 JPN Paper Washi 5 Colored Coated 5 CAD Trace Paper 5 CAD Matte Film 5 POP Board 5 Special Here the number is 1 to 10 5 Chk Remain Roll Off On Roll Length Set 1 2 m 16 feet 16 Paper Details The paper type is displayed here Roll DryingTime Off 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min Scan Wait Time Off 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 7 sec 9 sec ...

Page 45: ...0 Head Height Automatic Highest High Standard Low Lowest Skew Check Lv High Accuracy Standard Loose Off VacuumStrngth Automatic Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest NearEnd RollMrgn 3mm 20mm Cut Speed Fast Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic Off On Cutting Mode Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct Off On NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3 mm 20 mm Manual Feed Front Top ...

Page 46: ...d Adj No Yes Auto Print Off On Manual Head Adj 12 No Yes Auto Band Adj Standard Adj No Yes Advanced Adj No Yes Manual Band Adj No Yes Adj Far Ed Feed No Yes Adjust Length 3 No Yes Calibration Auto Adjust No Yes Execution Log Date Media Use Effect Value No Yes Return Defaults No Yes Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min First Level Second Level Third Level F...

Page 47: ...ubnet Mask 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 Default G W 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 NetWare NetWare On Off Frame Type 6 Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802 2 Ethernet 802 3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service 6 BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer NPrinter AppleTalk On Off Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On Off Comm Mode 7 Half Duplex Full Duplex Ethernet Type 7 10 Base T 100 Base TX Spanning Tree Not Use Use MAC Addr...

Page 48: ...Move Printer No Yes Clean Platen No Yes System Setup Warning Buzzer Off On Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None Keep Media Size Off On Paper Size Basis Sht Selection ISO A3 13 x19 Super B Roll Selection 1 ISO A3 297 mm 300 mm Roll Roll Selection 2 10 in 254 mm JIS B4 257 mm TrimEdge Reload Off On Automatic Noz Check Freq Off 1 page 10 pages Automatic Sleep Timer 5 min 10 min 15 min First Level Secon...

Page 49: ...2 Athens Cairo 3 Moscow 4 Eerenan Baku 5 Islamabad 6 Dacca 7 Bangkok 8 Hong Kong 9 Tokyo Seoul 10 Canberra 11 NewCaledonia 12 Wellington 12 Eniwetok 11 Midway is 10 Hawaii AHST 9 Alaska AKST 8 Oregon PST 7 Arizona MST 6 Texas CST 5 NewYork EST 4 Santiago 3 Buenos Aires 2 1 Cape Verde Date Format yyyy mm dd dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy Date Time Date yyyy mm dd 8 Time hh mm First Level Second Level Third ...

Page 50: ...el Fourth Level Fifth Level System Setup Language Japanese Engulish Francais Italiano Deutsch Espanol Pyccknn Chinese Korea Contrast Adj 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 Reset PaprSetngs No Yes Test Print Status Print No Yes Media Details No Yes Print Job Log No Yes Menu Map No Yes Nozzle Check No Yes Information System Info Error Log Job Log Choose from information about the latest three print jobs Document Nam...

Page 51: ...in the tray 14 This menu is only displayed during printing 16 Not displayed if a roll or a sheet has been fed 3 Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows T 1 13 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Menu Durng Prtng Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj 5 to 5 Information System Info Error Log Job Log Choose...

Page 52: ...to transfer the printer and clean the Pick Up Roller System Setup Specify the printer system settings including the date format and display language Test Print Choose Status Print to print information about the printer Choose Media Details to print the paper settings as specified in Med Detail Set Choose Print Job Log to print a record of print jobs including the paper type and size amount of ink ...

Page 53: ...other handmade paper that has an irregular width choose Loose for a higher skew detection threshold or choose Off to disable skew detection However if paper is loaded askew when detection is Off note that paper jams or Platen soiling may occur If strict skew detection is required choose High Accuracy VacuumStrngth Specify the level of suction that holds paper against the Platen NearEnd RollMrgn Sp...

Page 54: ...option reduces the amount of debris given off after cutting Manual Feed Choose how the paper is supplied Top for printing from the Tray or Front for printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot NearEnd Sht Mrgn Specify a margin at the leading edge of sheets to ensure better printing quality at the leading edge Note that if you choose 3 mm it may lower the printing quality at the leading edge and affect...

Page 55: ...j Standard Adj Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount Advanced Adj Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for purposes other than checking output Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment based on which the printer au...

Page 56: ...e are displayed for visual verification Use Effect Value Select Disable and press the OK button not to apply the color calibration correction value to printing The printer driver setting governs Select Enable and press the OK button to apply the color calibration correction value to printing It is overridden by the printer driver setting though Return Defaults The color calibration correction valu...

Page 57: ...frame type to use Print Service Choose the print service AppleTalk Specify whether to use the AppleTalk protocol To apply your changes choose Store Setting Ethernet Driver Auto Detect Specify the communication method To apply your changes choose Store Setting Choose On for automatic configuration of the LAN communication protocol Choose Off to use settings values of Comm Mode and Ethernet Type Com...

Page 58: ...ce Cartridge capacity is low When replacing the Printhead choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen Move Printer Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low When transferring the printer to another location choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen Clean Platen Use this function to clean inside the Top Cover After you select...

Page 59: ...between size is detected Sht Selection 1 If roll size detection is activated choose whether ISO A3 297 mm and 300 mm Roll is applied when an inbetween size is detected Sht Selection 2 If roll size detection is activated choose whether 10in 254 mm or JIS B4 257 mm is applied when an inbetween size is detected TrimEdge Reload Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may l...

Page 60: ...test three print jobs Document Name Displays the document name in the last print job User Name Displays the name of the user who sent the print job Page Count Displays the number of pages in the print job Job Status Displays the results of the print job processed Print Start Time Displays the time when the print job was started Print End Time Displays the time when the print job was finished Print...

Page 61: ...ys the DB format version of the MIT IP Displays the printer IP address Ext Interface Displays the interface used the expansion slot s n Displays the printer serial number Error Log Displays the most recent error messages up to two Job Log Choose from information about the latest three print jobs Document Name Displays the document name in the last print job User Name Displays the name of the user ...

Page 62: ...Chapter 1 1 50 6 Color calibration print chart The following chart sample is printed when executing Calibration F 1 25 ...

Page 63: ...belt the ink tube the flexible cable the feed roller drives the feed motor the pinch roller and the purge unit driven by the purge motor To prevent accidents if the top cover is opened in the online offline mode the carriage motor feed motor and other driving power supplies are turned off F 1 26 feed motor Flexible cable Ink tube Purge unit Carriage unit Carriage motor Pinch roller Feed roller ...

Page 64: ...touch the ink passages of the printer to prevent the printer workbench ands and clothes from being stained with ink The ink flows through the ink tank unit carriage unit purge unit maintenance jet tray maintenance cartridge and the ink tubes that relay ink to individual units F 1 27 ...

Page 65: ...r immediately It is also effective to use gloves to prevent ink from adhering when working Since this ink contains pigment stains will not come out of clothing 2 Ink Mist Since the printhead prints by squirting ink onto the media a minute amount of ink mist is generated in the printing unit during printing The generated ink mist is collected in the printer by the airflow However uncollected ink mi...

Page 66: ...talling the printhead in the printer hold the knob 1 and then remove the protective cap 1 2 and protective cap 2 3 in that order Do not reattach the protective cap 2 3 to the printhead because the cap may damage the nozzles 4 To prevent the nozzles from getting clogged with foreign matter or dried ink install the printhead immediately after you remove the protective caps Also make sure to press do...

Page 67: ...during standby due to an error in order to protect the printhead and avoid ink leakage If the power cord is accidentally unplugged turn off the Power button reconnect the power cord and then turn on the Power button Confirm that the printer starts up properly and enters to the Online or Offline status and then power off the printer using the Power button Improper capping operation may cause clogge...

Page 68: ...he nozzle may dry out and cause a printing failure if the ink is drained for transport 4 Conductivity of Ink The ink used in this printer is electrically conductive If ink leaks to into the mechanical unit wipe clean with a soft well wrung damp cloth If ink leaks onto electrical units wipe them completely using tissue paper If you cannot remove ink completely replace the electrical units with new ...

Page 69: ... ink port installed the unpacked ink tank in the printer immediately 2 Handling the Ink Tank To prevent foreign matter from entering the ink flow path and causing ink suction and printing problems never touch the ink port and contacts of the ink tank When you press down the ink tank lock lever the needle enters the ink port allowing ink to flow between the printer and ink tank Do not raise or lowe...

Page 70: ...city Certain clothing may generate static electricity causing an electrical charge to build up on your body Such a charge can damage electrical devices or change their electrical characteristics In particular never touch the printhead contacts F 1 32 1 Carriage unit 2 Printhead contacts 2 1 ...

Page 71: ...cally locked by the lock arm in the purge unit at the same moment the printhead is capped Before transporting the printer secure the carriage at its home position using belt stoppers 1 so that the carriage does not become separated from the lock arm and damage or ink does not leak F 1 33 1 ...

Page 72: ...Chapter 1 1 60 3 Vent holes This printer has four vent holes 1 to 4 Do not block the vent holes when the printer is in service F 1 34 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 73: ...e 2 Carriage Shaft 5 Handling the Maintenance Cartridge When removing the maintenance cartridge form the printer use caution so that waste ink does not spatter 6 Refilling the Printer with Ink After removing the ink from inside the printer using the automatic or manual ink draining procedure to disassemble reassemble or transport the printer refill the printer with ink as soon as possible upon com...

Page 74: ...nt of supplies After supplies have been replaced execute INITIALIZE PARTS COUNTER PARTS xx in service mode to initialize clear the parts counter information For the consumable parts see Maintenance Consumable Parts You cannot check the counter information once it is initialized cleared Be careful not to initialize the counter information before checking it You cannot modify the counter information...

Page 75: ...Error Codes 1 7 3 6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery 0012 6240 The main controller PCB of this printer is equipped with a lithium battery to back up various data Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions For CA USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazar...

Page 76: ...Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE ...

Page 77: ...de 2 16 2 3 Printer Mechanical System 2 17 2 3 1 Outline 2 17 2 3 1 1 Outline 2 17 2 3 2 Ink Passage 2 18 2 3 2 1 Ink Passage 2 18 2 3 2 2 Ink Tank Unit 2 20 2 3 2 3 Carriage Unit 2 23 2 3 2 4 Printhead 2 29 2 3 2 5 Purge Unit 2 30 2 3 2 6 Maintenance Cartridge 2 38 2 3 2 7 Air Flow 2 39 2 3 3 Paper Path 2 40 2 3 3 1 Outline 2 40 2 3 3 2 Paper Path 2 41 2 3 3 3 Cutter Unit 2 53 2 4 Printer Electri...

Page 78: ...artridge relay PCB components 2 59 2 4 6 Power Supply 2 60 2 4 6 1 Power supply block diagram 2 60 2 5 Detection Functions with Sensors 2 61 2 5 1 Sensors for covers 2 61 2 5 2 Ink passage system 2 62 2 5 3 Carriage system 2 66 2 5 4 Paper path system 2 68 2 5 5 Others 2 71 ...

Page 79: ...CB Roll motor Carriage motor Feed motor Lift motor Purge motor Valve motor Spur motor Cutter motor Power supply PCB USB IEEE1394 Board LAN IC802 EEPROM IC803 RTC IC1201 LAN Controller BAT 801 Lithium battery IC701 FLASH ROM IC601 IC604 SDRAM IC1 ASIC IC2 ASIC Carriage PCB Linear encoder Head IC1 IC3 IC6 IC7 J11 J12 J13 J21 J22 J23 J3401 J3402 J3501 J3601 J3701 J3801 J3 J5 Multi sensor Operation pa...

Page 80: ...conversion and binarization conversion are generated as command data to meet the Media Type and other specifications of the printer driver b This printer receives print data from the individual interfaces on the main controller transmitting the received print data to ASIC IC1 a a USB LAN b b b ASIC IC1 L COA EEPROM DDR SDRAM EEPROM g FLASH ROM ASIC IC2 EEPROM e e e h e f f h i i i SDR SDRAM i c d ...

Page 81: ...nt values stored in EEPROM SDR SDRAM is used as work memory i The ASIC IC2 controls the general aspects of drive control by controlling button actuations and message displays on the basis of the firmware installed in flash ROM 2 1 3 Print Driving 0016 8856 Print and control signals are transferred via the carriage board to the printheads to discharge inks from the nozzle assembly at printing Each ...

Page 82: ...2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 The pattern is repeated until 2560 nozzles is reached Printhead nozzle No Block No ...

Page 83: ...ng signal internal signal which is generated by dividing the ENCODER_A signal detected at the 150 dpi timing into 16 equal sections Printing in the forward direction is triggered at the leading edge of the detection signal ENCODER_A Printing in the backward direction is carried out the same way as printing in the forward direction but at the trailing edge of the detection signal ENCODER_A when the...

Page 84: ... initializarion Printhead ink tank check Media feed system initialization Recovery system initialization Carriage position initialization Remaining ink level detection Waste ink level detection Power on automatic recovery operation Capping Waiting for print operation Initialization of software Initialization of various devices Engine status check Engine startup status check Previous power off stat...

Page 85: ...hout blur and non uniform density by changing the carriage operation media feeding other printing methods according to the selected media type print quality print data and so on Printing is performed for each color using a maximum of 16 paths in each print mode according to the selected print quality This reduces density irregularities caused by the variation in the amounts of ink discharged from ...

Page 86: ...dia Type Print Priority Print Quality Print Pass Printing direction Print Resolution dpi Used BK ink Plain Paper Recycled Paper Plain Paper Office Document Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Line Document Text Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Image Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 240...

Page 87: ...Standard Paper 1570B 90g Office Document Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Line Document Text Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Image Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Coated Paper Coated Paper Image Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 ...

Page 88: ...MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Matt Coated Paper Image Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Extra Matt Coated Paper Image Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Opaque paper Image Standard 4 Bi d...

Page 89: ...ectional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK PremiumRCPhoto Luster Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Instant Dry Papers Glossy 200g Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Instant Dry Papers Satin 200g Image St...

Page 90: ...0 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Japanese Paper Washi Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Graphic Matte Canvas Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Art paper smooth 225g Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MB...

Page 91: ...0 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Pop up Gloss Film Image Standard 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK High 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Universal Opaque White Film Image Standard 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK High 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Outdoor Backlit Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Mat...

Page 92: ...lution Graphic paper Self ADH Image Standard 6 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Board POP Board Image Standard 6 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK High 8 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 MBK CAD CAD Tracing Paper Line Document Text Draft 2 Bi directional 1200x1200 MBK Standard 4 Bi directional 1200x1...

Page 93: ...00x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Special 2 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Special 3 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 1200x1200 PBK High 12 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Highest 16 Bi directional 2400x1200 PBK Special 4 Image Standard 8 Bi directional 120...

Page 94: ...level 2 When the head temperature sensor detects an abnormally high temperature printing stops immediately the carriage is moved to the home position and the printhead is capped In this case an error code is shown on the display 2 2 7 Pause between Pages 0012 6502 To prevent ink blots form forming this printer has a pause between pages function to hang down the printed paper from the platen to dry...

Page 95: ... a carriage unit having a printhead a purge unit and a maintenance cartridge unit which are used to supply circulate and suck ink The paper path consists of a roll feed unit paper feed unit to support three types of media feeding transport and ejection This section provides an overview of these mechanical components F 2 7 Ink tank unit Ink tube Purge unit Printhead Carriage unit Pinch roller Feed ...

Page 96: ...ck ink These components are used to supply circulate and suck ink A schematic diagram of the ink passage for one color and the ink flow are shown below F 2 8 Cap Suction pump Printhead Ink tank Sub buffer Ink supply valve ion plate Mechanical Drive Unit Ink flow Maintenance cartridge ent material under the ink tank unit Absorbent material under the purge unit Waste ink from sub cap for capping Was...

Page 97: ... waste ink absorbent materials under the maintenance cartridge and purge unit in addition to the waste ink box If all of ink passages are opened no ink tank is installed the ink supply valve is opened and the printhead fixer lever is opened when the ink tube is filled with ink the ink in the ink tube may reverse flow due to the fluid level difference and ink may leak from the hollow needle of the ...

Page 98: ...sidered to be empty b Ink port When the ink tank lock lever is pressed down the hollow needle enters the ink port covered with a rubber plug establishing an ink passage between the printer and ink tank c Air passage When the ink tank lever of the printer is pressed down the hollow needle enters the air passage covered with a rubber plug and thus the internal pressure of the ink tank is released ma...

Page 99: ...er 2 2 21 F 2 9 Ink port Ink tank Air passage Agitation plate EEPROM Notches for preventing incorrect installation Notches for preventing incorrect installation Notches for preventing incorrect installation ...

Page 100: ... and closed by the valve open close mechanism which is driven by the valve motor The ink tank unit consists of two tank bases each of which contains ink tanks for three colors and the ink tubes for six colors The ink supply valve for each color is driven by the valve cam though a link Ink supply valves for all colors are opened and closed at the same time F 2 10 Valve cam Valve motor Ink supply va...

Page 101: ...check function The printer detects a non discharging nozzle using the head management sensor attached to the maintenance jet tray by discharging ink with the carriage stopped at the maintenance jet tray f Media thickness adjustment function If the gap between the printhead face and the media increases due to the difference in media thickness cockling curling and so on more ink mist is generated In...

Page 102: ...the lower left part of the carriage reads the adjustment pattern printed on paper and corrects the coloring of the printed matter automatically The main menu choice Calibration can be executed to correct the coloring of printed matter in the wake of initial installation of the printer the replacement of its printheads or otherwise changes in the coloring of printed matter j Remaining roll media de...

Page 103: ...nthead is secured to the carriage the signal contact of the carriage PCB touches the signal contact point of the printhead allowing print signals to be transmitted The ink passage from the ink tank is connected to the printhead through the ink tube and joint F 2 11 Printhead fixer lever Carriage motor Carriage Ink tube Joint for ink supply Printhead fixer cover Terminal ...

Page 104: ...arriage movement thus controlling the print timing d Carriage drive unit Mechanical misalignment of the printhead in the vertical and horizontal direction and in bidirectional printing can be corrected by changing the print timing using the Adjust Printer option in the Main menu The carriage motor DC motor moves the carriage back and forth on the platen via the carriage belt The carriage home posi...

Page 105: ...st the absorbent material soaked with glycerin so that the wiper blade is moistened with glycerin thus improving the wiping performance Idle ejection of ink is performed on the cap the borderless ink tray of the platen and paper The suction operation is performed by rotating the pump motor after completion of capping Note that the Lift cam sensor Linear scale Lift motor Carriage height changing ca...

Page 106: ...ge is composed of four LEDs red blue green infrared and two light sensitive elements which are used to detect the leading edge width and skewing of paper and adjust the color calibration and head height The multi sensor reference plate is provided with a white plate By measuring the quantity of the reflected light from the white plate the reference value for gap measurement is computed Service mod...

Page 107: ... a Nozzle arrays A total of 2560 nozzles are arranged in a two column staggered pattern In each column 1280 nozzles are arranged in a staggered pattern at intervals of 600 dpi forming a 2560 nozzle arranged at intervals of 1200 dpi F 2 13 0 2 1 3 2559 2557 2558 2556 0 2 1 3 2559 2557 2558 2556 0 2 1 3 2559 2557 2558 2556 0 2 1 3 2559 2557 2558 2556 0 2 1 3 2559 2557 2558 2556 0 2 1 3 2559 2557 255...

Page 108: ...tart of the suction operation and when switching to the standby state due to an error The capping function also establishes the ink passage between the printhead and purge unit b Cleaning function The cleaning function restores the printhead to the state where ink can be easily discharged from nozzles This function includes the following three types of operations Wiping operation This operation is...

Page 109: ...e for secondary transport Cleaning 6 CLN A 6 CLN M 6 Head Cleaning B Normal strong cleaning Performs suction stronger than when adjusting the ink filling amount in the head or normal cleaning to unclog nozzles Cleaning 7 CLN A 7 Aging Performs idle ejection after replacement of the head Cleaning 10 CLN A 10 Move Printer Ink filling after secondary transport Fills the empty tube during installation...

Page 110: ...Cleaning 6 Normal strong Cleaning 5g At least 96 hours elapsed since the last session of Cleaning 16 Cleaning 16 Precipitated ink agitation At least 1 hour elapsed capped with a specified number of dots discharged per chip completed after last wiping Wiping Idle ejection 0 013g Print operation aborted uncapped and CR error occurring Up to 72 hours elapsed after an abort Cleaning 1 Normal Cleaning ...

Page 111: ...Cleaning 1 Normal Cleaning 1g Whenthe Head Cleaning menu choice is executed Manual Cleaning Head Cleaning A Cleaning 1 Normal Cleaning 1g Manual cleaning Head cleaning B Cleaning 6 Normal strong Cleaning 5g Whenthe Replace Print Head menu choice is executed After head replacement Cleaning 2 ink level adjustment and cleaning Cleaning 4 ink drainage for head replacement 10g Whenthe Move Printer menu...

Page 112: ...ead six arrays of nozzles installed in the carriage During cleaning the caps used for both suction and capping are used to suck ink from the printhead using the suction pump Each of the right caps is used to cap the six arrays of nozzles This cap is used only for capping During capping the caps are raised by the cap cams operated by the purge motor to cover the arrays when the carriage has moved t...

Page 113: ...Chapter 2 2 35 F 2 16 Carriage lockpin Sub cap Glycerin tank Purge motor Pump encoder encoder Pump cam sensor Cap ...

Page 114: ...iping the wipe blades are cleaned before they are set at the wiping position so that the maximum wiping performance is obtained During the wiper blade cleaning the ink removed form the head is rubbed off by the in scraper Absorbent material soaked with glycerin is pressed against the wiper blades to enhance the wiping performance The amount of glycerin used tank capacity 50 ml is managed by counti...

Page 115: ...e after another to control the amount of ink sucked The roller rotation timing is detected by the pump cam sensor and the amount of rotation is controlled by the driving of the purge motor F 2 18 Sub cap Purge motor Push rollers To maintenance cartridge The ink from the sub cap flows to the absorbent material under the purge unit Pump encoder sensor Pump cam sensor Cap Pump unit Cap Ink tubes Suct...

Page 116: ...e capacity a warning message MTCart Full Soon appears to indicate that the maintenance cartridge is nearly full If printing is continued an error message Maint Cartridge Replace Cart appears to indicate that the maintenance cartridge is full When this error occurs the printer judges the maintenance cartridge as being full of waste ink and stops printing immediately The printer stops even if printi...

Page 117: ...the media are collected in the filter through the front duct and the air flow path inside the printer by the driving of the mist fan thus preventing mist from discharged outside the printer F 2 20 During operation of the suction fan suspended substances are collected in the filter through the airflow path inside the printer preventing them from being emitted to outside of the printer F 2 21 Fan fi...

Page 118: ...r drive unit that applies releases pressure to from the pinch roller spur drive unit that moves the spur up down and various sensors that detect the media feed status allowing media to be fed in three ways fed and ejected F 2 22 Roll media sensor Roll media Multi sensor Feed roller Paper detection sensor Manually fed cut sheet top Manually fed cut sheet front ...

Page 119: ...he platen Roll media feeding is controlled by the roll motor and roll feed unit PCB The roll media pick up roller is moved up and down by the cam and the cam movement is detected by the roll media cam sensor When the printer is turned on with roll media loaded the roll media pick up operation starts automatically F 2 23 If the roll media sensor detects that there is no roll during roll media pick ...

Page 120: ...Chapter 2 2 42 F 2 24 roll media sensor Roll Feed Unit ...

Page 121: ...l media detection Light intensity Detection of leading edge of media 2 Detection of skewed media Media width detection Detection of leading edge of media 2 End of roll media pick up Printing manual roll media sensor Detection of bar code pattern 1 1 This operation is performed only when ON is selected for Detect Remaining Roll Media If the roll media does not have a bar code pattern on it enter th...

Page 122: ...accept media type is selected from the Manual Feed menu in the use mode If you select the Manual Feed menu the pinch roller unit moves up to allow you to feed paper from the front of the printer according to the message shown on the operation panel The pinch roller unit is moved up and down by the lift motor The cam which is also operated by the lift motor via gears moves up and down the pinch rol...

Page 123: ...Chapter 2 2 45 The pick up timing of the paper fed to the rear of the printer is controlled by the paper detection sensor F 2 28 Paper detection sensor ...

Page 124: ... for printing This method of feeding paper can be used only when an acceptable media type is selected from the Manual Feed menu in the user mode The pick up timing of the paper loaded in the rear paper tray according to the message shown on the operation panel is controlled by the paper detection sensor F 2 29 Paper detection sensor ...

Page 125: ...rinter performs various adjustments and detection using the multi sensor and then feeds the cut sheet to the rear of the printer At this time the multi sensor detects skewed feeding and leading edge of the cut sheet thus completing the paper pick up operation During printing the cut sheet is fed by controlling the rotation of the feed roller according to the selected print mode F 2 30 Cut sheet lo...

Page 126: ...nts and detection using the multi sensor thus completing the paper pick up operation During printing the cut sheet is fed by controlling the rotation of the feed roller according to the selected print mode F 2 31 Cut sheet loading Detection of cut sheet 1 Light intensity Detection of paper width End of cut sheet pick up operation Printing manual Detection of skewed movement of paper 1 The auto rol...

Page 127: ...oller unit operating in conjunction with the feed rollers While being held flat on the platen media is fed horizontally under the printhead The feed roller unit has a sensor that detects the media feed status and a sensor that detects the status of the mechanisms that constitute the paper path F 2 32 Pinch roller Feed roller Feed roller encoder sensor Feed motor Feed roller HP sensor ...

Page 128: ... this the feed roller encoder sensor and feed roller HP sensor detect the presence and amount of feed roller eccentricity every rotation of the feed roller This function is called the feed roller eccentricity detection function If eccentricity is detected the media feed mount is compensated for according to the amount of eccentricity F 2 33 F 2 34 Feed roller encoder sensor Feed roller HP sensor N...

Page 129: ...spur motor and spur cam sensor are used to control the spur stop position In case of manual feed from front When the above mode is selected in the user mode the spur moves to the upper limit position and then stops Stop position depending on media type To prevent the spur from damaging the media the spur stops at a proper position according to the media type selected in the user mode c Eject rolle...

Page 130: ...Chapter 2 2 52 F 2 35 Eject roller Feed roller Drive belt Spur unit Spur motor Spur cam sensor ...

Page 131: ...jection Whether to perform cutting or not is determined by the choice of the main menu and the specifications of the printer driver The cutter in the cutter unit stands by at the cutter home position except when it cuts roll media Power from the cutter drive motor is imparted to the circular belt to move the cutter from left to right for cutting roll media F 2 36 Cutter right position sensor Cutte...

Page 132: ...e printer the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage and other electrical components such as the operation panel sensors and motors The main controller PCB manages the image data processing and the entire electrical system and controls relay PCBs and driver functions F 2 37 Main controller PCB Power supply Maintenance cartridge relay PCB Roll feed unit PCB Operation panel PC...

Page 133: ...l function Thermistor Motor control function AC inlet IC1 IC1201 LAN Controller IC803 RTC IC802 EEPROM IC601 IC604 SDRAM IC2 IC701 FLASH ROM IC2801 IC2901 IC3001 IC3101 Motor driver IC1 EEPROM EEPROM IC6 IC7 Multi sensor control function EEPROM IC1 IC3 EEPROM control function Linear encoder Linear encoder detection function Heat pulse control function Operation panel control function PWM control f...

Page 134: ...d slot as well as DMA transfer of the data stored in the DIMM Image data generation output function This function generates image data for color printing from the received image data and the mask pattern corresponding to print mode stored in the FLASH ROM and stored the generated image data in DIMM It also outputs the generated image data to the carriage PCB Interrupt controller This controller re...

Page 135: ...n the ink tank unit LED control function This function controls the LEDs on the ink tank unit I O port function This function controls input signals from sensors Power ON OFF control function This function controls turning on off of the drive power 26 V and 21 5 V supplied from the power supply PCB Head DI sensor read control function This function controls read operation by the head DI sensor Mul...

Page 136: ...stment values to the new PCB properly the service mode will be switched to the PCB replacement mode automatically 2 4 3 Carriage Relay PCB 2 4 3 1 Carriage PCB components 0013 4310 F 2 40 a Latch ICs IC1 and IC3 DI sensor reading control function This function obtains the DI sensor value in the printhead and head rank for each color and sends it to the main controller PCB based on the control sign...

Page 137: ...ol signals from the main controller Sensor relay function This function relays the input signals from the roll cam sensor and roll media sensor to the main controller PCB 2 4 5 Maintenance Cartridge Relay PCB 2 4 5 1 Maintenance cartridge relay PCB components 0013 5143 F 2 42 a EEPROM IC1 The 128 KB EEPROM stores all information written to the EEPROM on the main controller PCB IC 1 IC 1 ...

Page 138: ...fans and sensors and a 21 5 V generator circuit for driving sensors heads logic circuits and others When the power is turned off 26 V and 21 5 V are reduced to about 12 V and 9 V respectively power save mode Power ON OFF operation is controlled by the main controller PCB Operation panel Transformer DC power supply control circuit 21 5V generation circuit 26V generation circuit POWER ON Rectifying ...

Page 139: ...the top cover is closed the sensor light is shielded by the sensor arm thus notifying the sensor of closing the cover Ink tank cover switch The micro switch type ink tank cover switch detects opening and closing of the ink tank cover When the ink tank cover is closed the protrusion on the ink tank cover presses the switch thus detecting closing of the ink tank cover Top cover sensor Ink tank cover...

Page 140: ...Chapter 2 2 62 2 5 2 Ink passage system 0013 4334 F 2 45 Purge unit Pump encoder sensor Pump cam sensor Valve open closed detection sensor Head management sensor ...

Page 141: ...e purge unit capping and wiping states with the combination of the state detected by the pump cam and the state of pump motor rotation control performed by the pump encoder F 2 46 Carriage lock Capping Suction Air passage valve open Idle suction Printing Suction during printing Wiping Carriage lock Air passage Carriage move Idle ejection Idle suction Rotary flag Sensor ...

Page 142: ... valve cam shields light this sensor detects that the ink supply valve has been opened Ink detection sensor Presence of absence of ink in the ink tank is detected according to whether the two hollow needles are electrically connected When the ink level in the ink tank lowers below the wall around the hollow needle at the air passage this hollow needle is electrically disconnected form the hollow n...

Page 143: ...e than a specified number of non discharging nozzles have been located in one session of non discharging nozzle detection the normal cleaning sequence is launched before a second session of non discharging nozzle detection is conducted If more than a specified number of non discharging nozzles are located in the second session of non discharging nozzle detection the normal High cleaning session is...

Page 144: ...ht sensitive sensors to calculate the head height from the difference between the measurements When color calibration is executed a color chart printed is read with three color LED red blue green so color correction is implemented on the basis of the readings Ink mist adhering to the sensor could deliver incorrect measurement readings when color calibration is executed If the ink dot count exceeds...

Page 145: ... on the carriage PCB detects the temperature around the carriage The resistance of the thermistor that changes with the temperature inside the printer is reported to the main controller via the carriage PCB The environmental temperature is used to calibrate the head sensor and to detect abnormal head temperatures Head temperature sensor The diode type head temperature sensors installed at the top ...

Page 146: ...t the spur unit is at the upper limit position When the sensor light is unshielded by the rotation of the spur motor the printer detects that the spur unit is at the bottom position The spur height is controlled by driving the spur motor with a predetermined number of pulses Cutter HP sensor This is a photo interrupter type sensor This sensor detects that the cutter is at the home position left en...

Page 147: ...of the encoder film on the feed roller thus setting the home position for feed roller eccentricity compensation Feed roller encoder sensor The feed roller encoder sensor detects the slits on the encoder film of the feed roller during feed motor rotation thus detecting the amount of rotation of the feed roller media feed amount Feed roller HP sensor Feed roller encoder sensor ...

Page 148: ... media is loaded the the sensor arm blocks the sensor light thus detecting the media Roll cam sensor This is a photo interrupter type sensor When the roll cam blocks the sensor light lowering of the transport roller contact with the roller is detected Roll cam sensor Roll media sensor ...

Page 149: ...midity sensor This sensor detects the temperature and humidity around the printer so that the measured values are used for head height adjustment idle discharge control waste ink evaporation amount calculation and suction fan control Temperature humidity sensor ...

Page 150: ...INSTALLATION Chapter 3 ...

Page 151: ...1 2 1 Unpacking and Installation 3 1 3 1 2 2 Installing the Stand 3 10 3 1 3 Checking the Images Operations 3 18 3 1 3 1 Checking the Images Operations 3 18 3 2 Transporting the Printer 3 18 3 2 1 Transporting the Printer 3 18 3 2 1 1 Transporting the Printer 3 18 3 2 2 Reinstalling the Printer 3 19 3 2 2 1 Reinstalling the Printer 3 19 ...

Page 152: ...mm x 648 H mm Main body with stand 1477 W mm x 1770 D mm x 1294 H mm When printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot leave at least 1 300 mm 51 2 in of unobstructed space in front of the printer and 700 mm 27 6 in behind it 3 1 2 Unpacking and Installation 3 1 2 1 Unpacking and Installation 0016 8530 The printer must be moved with it held by three or more persons on both sides Be careful not to get y...

Page 153: ...Chapter 3 3 2 F 3 2 When moving the printer grasp the carrying handles 1 on the left and right side of the bottom Holding other portions can drop the printer and you may be injured F 3 3 1 1 ...

Page 154: ...to see that none of the accessories is missing F 3 4 1 Printer 2 Power Cord 3 Printhead 4 Cleaning sheet 5 Roll Holder Set 6 Starter ink tanks 7 Cleaning brush 8 Reference Guides 9 CD ROM 10 Sample paper 4 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 7 ...

Page 155: ...er 3 3 4 2 Unpack the printer and remove the packaging material F 3 5 3 Grasaping the carrying handles 1 on the left and right side of the bottom place the printer on a level place such as a table F 3 6 1 1 ...

Page 156: ...tive material on the Top Cover 1 and Ejection Guide 2 After removing the tape and protective material on the Ejection Guide reinstall it F 3 8 6 Lift the Belt Stopper 2 of the Carriage Shaft 1 and pull it forward to remove it F 3 9 MEMO You will need the Belt Stopper if you move the printer to another location Do not discard the Belt Stopper you have removed When you open the Top Cover you will fi...

Page 157: ...etely F 3 15 13 Holding the Printhead by the grips 1 remove it from the case F 3 16 When handling the Printhead always hold it by the grips 1 Never touch the printhead nozzles 2 or the metal contacts 3 The printhead can damage or a printing failure can occur Do not reattach the removed protective caps Dispose of these parts following the local regulation F 3 17 14 Remove the orange Safety Cap 1 1 ...

Page 158: ...6 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place F 3 20 17 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks F 3 21 18 Repeat steps 11 17 to install the second Printhead 19 Close the Top Cover F 3 22 20 Open the ink tank cover according to the message shown on the display F 3 23 21 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the colo...

Page 159: ...he peripheral parts may be stained the ink tank may be broken or a printing failure may occur F 3 26 Becareful not to drop the ink tank once it is unpacked The leaked ink may stain the peripheral area Do not remove and shake the ink once it is installed Ink may spatter 24 Insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown with the ink holes down F 3 27 25 Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it cl...

Page 160: ...s shown on the Display Screen The system now automatically fills with ink This process takes about 14 minutes MEMO Initial ink filling performed at printer installation consumes ink beween the ink tanks and printhead The ink level indicators may drop to 80 immediately but this does not indicate a problem with the printer ...

Page 161: ... Stand assembly requires two or more people a Package Contents F 3 31 1 Stand L 2 Stand R 3 Stand Stay 4 Output Stacker 5 Stand Board 6 Basket Bolts 2pcs 7 Basket Decorative Nuts 2pcs 8 Basket Rod 1 2pcs L R 1 16 15 8 14 13 12 10 9 11 7 6 5 4 3 2 17 18 19 ...

Page 162: ...y Box 19 Velcro Tape b Assembling the Stand 1 Position the Stand L 1 and Stand R 2 so that the Basket Fasteners are on the front facing out F 3 32 2 Hold the Stand Stay 1 with the surface marked R facing back Insert it fully into the grooves of the Stand L 2 and Stand R 3 until it stops F 3 33 Be careful not to put your fingers between the Stand Stay fixtures and the groove of Stand F 3 34 L R 1 2...

Page 163: ...and 3 F 3 36 Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Stand Board and Stand 5 To secure the Stand Board 3 to the Stand use the Allen Wrench 1 to tighten the four short Table Bolts 2 in the order shown F 3 37 c Assembling the Output Stacker 1 Insert Basket Rod 1 1 in the Basket Fastener so that the hole 2 of Basket Rod 1 and the hole 3 of the Basket Fastener on the right are aligned and the...

Page 164: ... 1 F 3 40 4 As in steps 1 to 3 insert Basket Rod 1 1 in the Basket Fastener on the left so that the Support Rod Holder faces up Secure it with Basket Bolts 2 and Basket Decorative Nuts 3 F 3 41 5 Hang the hooks of the top of the Basket Arms 1 over the grooves 3 on the top of the Stand Stay 2 and hang the hooks of the bottom of the Basket Arms on the bottom of the Stand Stay F 3 42 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 165: ...in the hole 5 in the middle of the Output Stacker on the bottom surface F 3 43 7 Insert Basket Rod Caps 1 on both ends of Basket Rod 2 2 until they cover the lines 3 F 3 44 8 Insert Basket Rod Caps 2 on both ends of Basket Rod 1 1 until they cover the lines 3 F 3 45 9 Insert Basket Rod 3 1 in the holder groove 3 on the bottom of the Basket Arm 2 F 3 46 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 3 2 1 2 3 1 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 ...

Page 166: ...in the middle of the Output Stacker on both sides over the hooks 6 in the middle of the Basket Arms F 3 47 11 Insert the Support Rod 1 in the insertion slot 2 of the Support Rod Holder Passing it through the bottom of the Output Stacker insert it in the Support Rod Holder on the opposite side Normally use the stacker in this position F 3 48 1 3 2 4 5 6 1 3 1 2 ...

Page 167: ...requires at least three people Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries F 3 49 When moving the printer grasp the carrying handles 1 on the left and right side of the bottom Holding other portions can drop the printer and you may be injured F 3 50 1 1 ...

Page 168: ...f the printer with the symbol on the back of the Stand Board 1 as you set the printer down on the Stand F 3 52 3 To secure the printer to the stand use the provided Allen Wrench 2 to tighten the two long Main Unit Securing Bolts 1 firmly on either side from under the printer F 3 53 4 Assemble the Accessory Box 1 and use the Velcro Tape 2 to attach it to the Stand F 3 54 1 1 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 169: ...r slot 3 Enter the Main menu and then select Maintenance Move Printer Remove all ink tanks following the displayed messages Put the removed ink tanks in the plastic bag with the ink port up and close the opening It takes about 4 minutes to complete the Move Printer operation Move Printer cannot be selected when MT Cartridge Full Soon is displayed In this case replace the maintenance cartridge firs...

Page 170: ... and then make preparations for transportation Do not incline the printer during transportation The internal ink may leak and the surrounding area may be stained If it is necessary to place the printer with either side up or down or to incline the printer contact your sales agent 3 2 2 Reinstalling the Printer 3 2 2 1 Reinstalling the Printer 0013 4210 When installing the printer after moving it o...

Page 171: ...Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY ...

Page 172: ...Unit 4 23 4 3 8 Feeder Unit 4 34 4 3 9 Roll Feed Unit 4 38 4 3 10 Purge Unit 4 42 4 3 11 Waste Ink Collection Unit 4 45 4 3 12 Ink Tank Unit 4 50 4 3 13 Head Management Sensor 4 54 4 3 14 Multi Sensor 4 55 4 3 15 PCBs 4 56 4 3 16 Opening the Cap Moving the Wiper Unit 4 60 4 3 17 Opening Closing the Ink Supply Valve 4 61 4 3 18 Draining the Ink 4 62 4 4 Applying the Grease 4 64 4 4 1 Applying the G...

Page 173: ...he procedure for disassembly reassembly of the components excluding the major components refer to the paets catalog Illustrations in the parts catalog are assigned illustration nombers according to the order in which parts are disassembled 4 3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly 4 3 1 Note on assemblies or units prohibited from disassembly 0012 6349 Assemblies that are prohibited from dis...

Page 174: ... Reassembly Opening the Cap Moving the Wiper Unit 4 3 3 Units requiring draining of ink 0012 6351 When disassembling the following units of the ink passage drain ink complateil to prevent it from leaking For how to drain ink refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Pointe to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly Draining the Ink 1 Carriage unit Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to Note on Disassembly and...

Page 175: ... 8459 a Left right circle cover Removing the left right circle cover 1 When removing the left circle cover 1 turn it in the direction of the arrow F 4 4 2 When removing the right circle cover 1 turn it in the direction of the arrow F 4 5 1 1 ...

Page 176: ...the three hooks 1 up and turn it toward the rear side of the printer When attacing the right circle cover fit it in place with the two hooks 2 up and turn it toward the rear side of the printer F 4 6 b Roll Feed Unit Removing the roll feed unit 1 Remove two coin screws 1 to remove roll feed unit 2 F 4 7 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 177: ...cover 1 When removing the tank cover 4 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit and left circle cover 2 Open the tank cover 4 remove the three screws 1 and then release the three hooks 2 while opening the hook 3 outward F 4 8 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 178: ...then remove the left circle cover and tank cover 2 Remove the screw 1 and the hook 2 and slide the left cover in the direction of arrow 2 and then slide it in the direction of arrow 3 F 4 9 e Output guide Removing the output guide 1 To remove output guide 2 pull it by holding handle 1 F 4 10 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 ...

Page 179: ... Removing the lower rear left cover 1 Remove screw 1 to remove lower rear left cover 2 F 4 11 g Lower rear cover Removing the lower rear cover 1 When removing the lower rear cover 2 remove the two screws 1 and then remove it F 4 12 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 180: ...over lower rear cover and lower rear left cover 2 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the left rear cover 2 F 4 13 i Left front cover Removing the left front cover 1 When removing the left front cover 2 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover and output guide 2 Rmove the three screws 1 and then remove the left front cover 2 F 4 14 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 181: ...r 2 Release the two hooks 1 and then remove the right upper cover 2 F 4 15 k Operation panel Removing the operation panel 1 When removing the operation panel 4 open the top cover and then remove the right circle cover and right upper cover 2 Remove the two hooks 1 and flexible cable 2 and earth cable 3 and then remove the operation panel 4 F 4 16 1 2 1 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 182: ...xhaust Filter Removing the exhaust filter 1 When removing the filter cover 1 push it in the direction of the arrow while pressing on the handhold F 4 17 2 Remove the exhaust filter 2 while pushing the hook 1 F 4 18 1 1 2 ...

Page 183: ...rew 1 and then remove the mist filter 2 F 4 19 n Right cover Removing the right cover 1 When removing the right cover 3 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit right circle cover right upper cover operation panel mist filter exhaust filter and lower rear cover 2 Remove the six screws 1 and hook 2 and then remove the right cover 3 F 4 20 2 1 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 184: ...the cover F 4 21 o Right front cover Removing the right front cover 1 When removing the right front cover 2 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit output guide right circle cover operation panel exhaust filter right cover and lower rear cover 2 Remove the two screws 1 and then remove the right front cover 2 F 4 22 1 2 1 ...

Page 185: ...left cover and left rear cover 2 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the rear cover 2 F 4 23 q Upper rear cover Removing the upper rear cover 1 When removing the upper rear cover 2 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover left cover right circle cover right upper cover operation panel exhaust filter right cover and lower rear cover 2 Remove the three...

Page 186: ...pper front cover Removing the upper front cover 1 When removing the upper front cover 3 open the top cover and then remove left circle cover tank cover left cover right circle cover right upper cover operation panel right cover and exhaust filter 2 Remove the two screws 1 and then remove the upper front cover 3 while releasing the three hooks 2 F 4 26 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 187: ...r front cover right cover and exhaust filter 2 Remove three screws 1 and release the harness to remove lower front cover 2 F 4 27 t Left back cover Removing the left back cover 1 When removing the left back cover 1 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover left cover lower rear cover lower rear left cover and left rear cover 2 Remove the two screws 2 and th...

Page 188: ...e back cover 1 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover left cover lower rear cover lower rear left cover left rear cover and left back cover 2 Remove the two screws 2 and two hooks 3 and then remove the back cover 1 F 4 29 2 3 1 ...

Page 189: ...ust filter and right cover 2 Remove the two screws 1 and then remove the lower back cover 2 F 4 30 w Cover guide Removing the cover guide 1 When removing the cover guide 2 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover left cover right circle cover right upper cover operation panel exhaust filter lower rear cover lower rear left cover left lower cover rear cover...

Page 190: ...ide 2 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the cover support plate right 2 F 4 32 y Cover support plate left Rmoving the cover support plate left 1 When removing the cover support plate left 2 open the top cover and then remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover left front cover left cover right circle cover right upper cover operation panel exhaust filter right cover lower rear ...

Page 191: ...SEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly PCBs 2 Loosen the two screws 2 and then remove the timing belt 3 from the pulley 3 Remove the two screws 4 and connector 5 and then remove the feed motor 1 F 4 34 Note on mounting the feed motor When mounting the feed motor attach the timing belt 3 on the pulley and then tighten the two screws 2 4 3 1 2 2 5 ...

Page 192: ...ircle covers tank cover left front cover right upper cover operation panel exhaust filter lower rear cover right cover right front cover upper front cover lower front cover Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to note on Disassembly and Reassembly External Covers 2 Turning motor pulley 1 in the arrow direction move cutter 2 about 2 cm to the right of the leftmost end F 4 35 1 2 ...

Page 193: ... left obliquely upward out of position F 4 36 b Points to note on Disassembly an Reassembly of Cutter unit 1 When disassembling or reassembling the cutter unit align the cutter unit roller with the grooves 1 in the cutter lifter unit and cutter drive unit F 4 37 1 2 3 1 1 ...

Page 194: ... 1 and connector 2 and free the harness from harness guide 3 to remove cutter mounting plate 4 F 4 38 d Removing the cutter drive unit 1 Remove the cutter unit 2 Remove two screws 1 and two connectors 2 and free the harness from harness guide 3 to remove cutter drive unit 4 F 4 39 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 195: ... to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly Opening the Cap Moving the Wiper Unit 3 Remove the printhead 4 Remove the joint of the ink tube unit Wrap the removed joint with a plastic bag or other covering so that ink does not splashes then close the plastic bag F 4 40 5 Remove the linear scale 1 from the right clamp plate s spring and then remove it rightward F 4 41 When removing the linear scale take ...

Page 196: ...sconnect the two connectors 1 and four connectors 2 of the flexible cables on the main controller PCB F 4 43 The flexible cable connectors 2 are provided with a locking mechanism When disconnecting or reconnecting the flexible cable be sure to release the lock Otherwise the flexible cable can damage resulting in malfunction 1 2 1 2 2 1 ...

Page 197: ...t flat head screwdriver 3 into the part shown to release hook 2 and then remove flexible cable retainer 1 If flexible cable retainer 1 is marked with index A insert the flat head screw driver to meet the index F 4 44 1 3 2 A ...

Page 198: ...two screws 7 and then remove the lift cam sensor 3 Remove the two torsion springs 8 pull out the carriage rail 9 from the right side of the printer and then remove the carriage F 4 45 b Points to Note on disassembly and Reassembly of Carriage Unit 1 Align the mark on the gear 3 with the mark on the bushing 4 Align the mark on the lift gear 1 with the mark on the gear 2 to remove the ring 5 F 4 46 ...

Page 199: ...27 2 Install the linear scale with its R mark 1 located on the right side of the unit F 4 47 3 Install left right lift cam 1 so its circular dent comes in the direction as shown right side of the unit F 4 48 1 1 1 ...

Page 200: ...ote on attaching the flexible cable 1 Insert flexible cable 2 through three claws 1 in the flexible cable retainer F 4 49 2 Lightly fold the flexible cable in its marked area 1 and pass it through claws 2 F 4 50 1 2 2 1 ...

Page 201: ...from both sides to remove slacks in it F 4 51 5 Having installed the flexible cable retainer align and flatten the flexible cables 6 Attach flexible guide sheet 1 over flexible cable 2 with its left end aligned with the limit position shown and its rear kept in contact with the side plate F 4 52 2 1 1 A ...

Page 202: ...on Accordingly carry out the following adjustments in the service mode whenever replacing the carriage unit or multi sensor The multi sensor reference plate must be replaced at the same time whenever the carriage or the multi sensor is being replaced Service mode SERVICE MODE ADJUST GAP CALIB Service mode SERVICE MODE ADJUST PRINT PATTERN OPTICAL AXIS Media type Photo glossy paper Media size Media...

Page 203: ...stment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor Make adjustments with the carriage lock released Make adjustments with the tube disconnected from the tube guide 1 Remove the ink tube from the wire guide 2 Loosen the two screws 1 3 Turn the gear 2 until the lift cam flag 3 reaches the position shown below Bottom position where the sensor 4 light is blocked by the flag lowest pos...

Page 204: ...apter 4 4 32 4 Remove clip 1 and roller retainer 2 from the carriage wire tool F 4 54 5 Install carriage wire tool 1 in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan 2 F 4 55 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 205: ...ng the carriage adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller 1 into contact with the top of carriage wire tool 2 F 4 56 7 Secure roller retainer 1 with clip 3 in contact with the top of roller 2 F 4 57 1 2 1 3 2 ...

Page 206: ... secure the wire guide F 4 58 9 Pass the ink tubes through the wire guides 4 3 8 Feeder Unit 0016 8509 a Removing the pinch roller 1 Remove the rear cover 2 When removing the pinch roller press down the pinch roller unit 1 in the direction of the arrow F 4 59 1 1 ...

Page 207: ...t circle covers tank cover right upper cover operation panel lower rear cover right cover right front cover upper front cover lower front cover cover guide upper rear cover and left and right cover mounting plates Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly External Covers 2 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the mist fan 2 F 4 61 1 1 1 2 ...

Page 208: ...4 4 36 3 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the tube guide 1 and the wire guide 3 F 4 62 4 Remove the front duct 3 by removing the four screws 2 and freeing ink tube from the guide 1 F 4 63 1 3 2 1 3 2 2 ...

Page 209: ...ng down the protrusion A slide the spur unit 1 in the direction of the arrow to remove it F 4 65 c Handling the Feed Roller The feed roller is an important mechanical component of the printer Follow the precaution below when handring it Do not touch the feed roller surface coated surface Do not scratch or dent the feed roller 1 2 1 A ...

Page 210: ...the roll motor 1 When removing the roll motor remove the roll feed unit 2 from the main body and then remove the right cover 3 by removing the two screws 1 F 4 66 2 Remove the four screws 1 and then remove the left cover 2 and paper tray 3 F 4 67 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 211: ...Chapter 4 4 39 3 Remove the three screws 1 andthen remove the right inner cover 2 F 4 68 4 Remove the two screws 1 and then remove the roll motor 2 F 4 69 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 212: ...t 1 When removing the roll motor remove the roll feed unit 2 from the main body and then remove the right cover 3 by removing the two screws 1 F 4 70 2 Remove the four screws 1 and then remove the left cover 2 and paper tray 3 F 4 71 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 213: ...Chapter 4 4 41 3 Remove the three screws 1 andthen remove the right inner cover 2 F 4 72 4 Remove the two screws 1 and then remove the roll feed unit PCB 2 F 4 73 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 214: ...rge unit 1 Turn the gear 1 of the purge unit 3 in the direction of the arrow to unlock and uncap the carriage Next move the carriage 2 onto the platen F 4 74 2 Remove connector 1 from the rear of the unit to free the harness from the harness guide F 4 75 1 3 2 1 ...

Page 215: ...Chapter 4 4 43 3 Remove three screws 3 and press two claws 1 in the joint of the waste ink tube in the arrow direction to remove purge unit 2 F 4 76 2 1 3 3 ...

Page 216: ...he position where the marking is visible It the waste ink tube is not pulled out to the marking position it may bend and cause ink leakage Make sure that there is no break or the twist of the waste ink tube from the front of the printer F 4 77 2 Check waste ink tube 1 from the front of the unit to make sure that it is not broken or twisted F 4 78 1 1 ...

Page 217: ...s inserted in the hole in the absorber F 4 79 4 3 11 Waste Ink Collection Unit 0016 8537 a Removing the waste ink box 1 When removing the waste ink box 3 first remove the output guide 2 Remove the two screws 1 and connector cover 2 F 4 80 2 1 1 3 2 ...

Page 218: ...op cover and then remove the output guide right circle cover right upper cover operation panel mist filter filter cover filter right cover and right front cover Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly External Cover 2 Remove the three screws 1 and disconnect the connector and then remove the mist fan 2 F 4 82 1 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 219: ... cover right upper cover operation panel mist filter filter cover filter right cover right front cover and mist fan Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to Note on Disassembly andReassembly External Cover 2 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the tube guide 2 and wire guide 3 F 4 83 3 Remove the front duct 3 by removing the four screws 2 and freeing ink tube from guide 1 F 4 84 1 3 2 1 3 2...

Page 220: ...Chapter 4 4 48 4 Remove six screws 1 and while lifting the spur unit remove three platens front 2 F 4 85 5 Remove the four screws 1 and four bushings 2 F 4 86 1 2 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 221: ...duct 6 F 4 87 d Note on attaching ink tubes to the front duct In attaching ink tubes to the front guides insert joint 1 into guide 2 first and then attach them to the guides making sure that the tubes are not broken or twisted The marks appearing on the tubes were used for factory assembly purposes and are not used for servicing F 4 88 2 3 6 3 5 3 5 4 3 1 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 ...

Page 222: ...s tank cover left and right covers left and right front covers right upper cover operation panel mist filter filter cover filter lower rear cover upper front cover and lower front cover Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly External Cover 3 Move the carriage unit to the center Refer to Removing the Purge Unit 4 Remove the three screws 1 and then remove the tu...

Page 223: ...Chapter 4 4 51 5 Remove the four link levers 2 from the carriage unit 1 and then remove the joint base 3 F 4 90 Put the removed joint base in a plastic bag so that ink does not splash F 4 91 2 1 3 ...

Page 224: ...g plate Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY Point to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly Cutter 7 Remove the two screws 1 and then remove the support plate 2 F 4 92 8 Remove the four screws 1 and joint 3 and then remove the two ink tank unit R 2 F 4 93 1 2 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 225: ...hen remove the two ink tank unit F 2 F 4 94 b Removing the valve motor unit 1 When removing the valve motor unit remove the ink tank cover 2 Remove the two screws 1 disconnect the the two connectors 2 and then remove the valve motor unit 3 F 4 95 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 226: ...een the head management sensor and the carriage unit varies among printers the optical axis is factory adjusted to adjust the non discharging detection position When you have replaced the head management sensor or performed assembly reassembly of surrounding parts that can change the distance between the head management sensor and the carriage unit reasjustment is required Peform the readjustment ...

Page 227: ...n Accordingly carry out the following adjustments in the service mode whenever replacing the carriage unit or multi sensor The multi sensor reference plate must be replaced at the same time whenever the carriage or the multi sensor is being replaced When replacing the carriage unit refer to Adjustment and Setup Procedure after Removing or Replacing the Carriage Unit Service mode SERVICE MODE ADJUS...

Page 228: ... the same time first carry out the procedure a and then carry out the procedure b After replacing whth the maintemance controller PCB or maintenance cartridge relay PCB which are supplied as service parts check that the firmware to the latest version a Removing the main controller PCB 1 To remove the main controller PCB open the top cover and remove the roll feed unit left circle cover tank cover ...

Page 229: ...ess from harness guide 5 to remove the main controller PCB 1 F 4 99 b Removing the main controller mounting plate 1 Remove the main controller PCB 2 Free the harness from the harness guide 3 Remove screw 1 and remove the flexible guide 2 F 4 100 4 5 1 4 4 1 2 ...

Page 230: ...ve main controller mounting plate 3 F 4 101 c Note on installing the cable holder In installing the cable holder secure ferrite core 1 to the flexible cable on the carriage with the cable holder before hooking the flexible cable from the operation panel at three claws 2 F 4 102 3 3 4 5 2 1 ...

Page 231: ...When the printer enters the PCB Replacement mode the message lamp goes on 5 What until REPLACE MODE appears on the display 6 Select MC BOARD and then press the ok button 7 Check that TURN POWER OFF appears on the display and then turn off the printer 8 Turn on the printer 9 Check the firmware version If the firmware is not the latest version update f Procedure for replacing the main controller PCB...

Page 232: ...ock pin and cap manually 1 Opening the Cap Releasing the Carriage Lock Pin 1 Remove the right circle cover mist filter Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly External Cover 2 Turn the gear 1 of the purge unit 3 in the direction of the arrow from the hole 6 of the right cover The cap 5 and lock pin 4 move down allowing you to move the carriage 2 F 4 104 F 4 105...

Page 233: ...right Refer to DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly External Cover 2 To move the wiper unit 3 turn the gear 1 of the purge unit 2 in the direction of the arrow F 4 106 4 3 17 Opening Closing the Ink Supply Valve 0012 6413 1 Open the top cover and then remove the left circle cover and tank cover 2 To open the ink supply valve turn the cam 2 in the direction of the arr...

Page 234: ...ure to drain the ink inside the ink passage before transporting the printer again 1 Automatic ink drainage To perform automatic ink drainage select Main Menu Maintenance Move Printer Perform automatic ink drainage again if a power outage or other cause shuts off the power during the operation for automatic ink drainage 2 Manual Ink Drainage Perform manual ink drainage when the printer cannot be po...

Page 235: ...h printhead fixer levers 1 to flow the ink from inside the ink tube to the sub buffer of the ink tank unit F 4 109 The sub buffer can contain 22g of ink About 6g of ink flows into the sub buffer each time manual ink drainage is performed 5 Make sure that the ink has been drained completely turn the cam to close the ink supply valve 1 2 1 ...

Page 236: ...d parts catalog Do not apply the grease to locations in which not designated grease may cause poor print quality Take particular care that grease do not get onto the wiper cap and linear scale No Location Grease type Quantity 1 Joint base Molykote PG 641 Approx 6 12mg 2 Shaft cleaner oil pad EU 1 soaks enough 3 Eject roller bearing Molykote PG 641 Approx 12mg 4 Eject roller center bearing Molykote...

Page 237: ...Chapter 4 4 65 a Carriage unit 1 Joint base F 4 110 2 Shaft cleaner oil pad F 4 111 Molykote PG 641 Approx 12mg Molykote PG 641 Approx 6mg EU 1 ...

Page 238: ...ect roller unit 3 Eject roller bearing 4 Eject roller center bearing F 4 112 Molykote PG 641 Approx 12mg Molykote PG 641 Approx 12mg Molykote PG 641 Approx 12mg One location on A2 17 model and two location on A1 24 model ...

Page 239: ...Chapter 4 4 67 c Spur unit 5 Spur cam F 4 113 Molykote PG 641 Approx 20mg ...

Page 240: ...Chapter 4 4 68 d Pinch roller unit 6 Pinch roller unit release shaft F 4 114 Molykote PG 641 Approx 12mg Five location A2 17 model and seven location A1 24 model ...

Page 241: ...ollowing adjustments in the service mode whenever replacing the carriage unit or multi sensor Service mode SERVICE MODE ADJUST GAP CALIB Service mode SERVICE MODE ADJUST PRINT PATTERN OPTICAL AXIS Media type Photo glossy paper Media size Media having a width equal toor larger then that of A2 size paper The multi sensor reference plate must be replaced at the same time whenever the carriage or the ...

Page 242: ...stment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor Make adjustments with the carriage lock released Make adjustments with the tube disconnected from the tube guide 1 Remove the ink tube from the wire guide 2 Loosen the two screws 1 3 Turn the gear 2 until the lift cam flag 3 reaches the position shown below Bottom position where the sensor 4 light is blocked by the flag lowest pos...

Page 243: ...pter 4 4 71 4 Remove clip 1 and roller retainer 2 from the carriage wire tool F 4 116 5 Install carriage wire tool 1 in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan 2 F 4 117 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 244: ...g the carriage adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller 1 into contact with the top of carriage wire tool 2 F 4 118 7 Secure roller retainer 1 with clip 3 in contact with the top of roller 2 F 4 119 1 2 1 3 2 ...

Page 245: ...ment sensor and the carriage unit varies among printers the optical axis is factory adjusted to adjust the non discharging detection position When you have replaced the head management sensor or performed assembly reassembly of surrounding parts that can change the distance between the head management sensor and the carriage unit reasjustment is required Peform the readjustment in the service mode...

Page 246: ...MAINTENANCE Chapter 5 ...

Page 247: ...Contents Contents 5 1 Periodic Replacement Parts 5 1 5 1 1 Periodic Replacement Parts 5 1 5 2 Consumable Parts 5 1 5 2 1 Consumable Parts 5 1 5 3 Periodic Maintenance 5 2 5 3 1 Periodic Maintenance 5 2 ...

Page 248: ...D OK W1 W2 LEVER R INK TUBE QC2 0659 000 1 12500 LEVER L INK TUBE QC2 0660 000 1 12500 LINK LEVER TUBE QC2 0661 000 4 12500 SPRING TENSION QC2 1396 000 2 12500 PAD OIL QC2 0664 000 2 12500 HOLDER WIRE MECH QC2 0663 000 1 12500 TIBE GUIDE UNIT QM3 0704 000 1 12500 CLEANING UNIT R RAIL CARRIAGE QM3 0543 000 1 12500 D1 D3 CLEANING UNIT L RAIL CARRIAGE QM3 0542 000 1 12500 FLEXIBLE CABLE ASS Y QM3 078...

Page 249: ...the main menu 3 Press the and buttons to select Maintenance and then press the button 4 Press the and buttons to select Platen Cleaning and press the button 5 Press the and buttons to select Yes and press OK button 6 Open the top cover Service SENSOR UNIT QM3 0529 000 1 12500 L1 L OK W1 E194 404A MOTOR 26 4V DC QK1 0447 000 1 12500 P1 P OK W1 W2 CAM ROWEL QC2 1027 000 1 12500 R1 R OK W1 W2 MIST FA...

Page 250: ... 3 7 If chad has deposited on suction port 1 on the platen or in borderless printing ink receiving channel 2 wipe it off with the cleaner brush F 5 2 MEMO Rinse the cleaner brush with water when it gets dirty 1 2 ...

Page 251: ... off dirt inside the top cover with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight Wipe off ink smears from the entire surface of the platen the pinch roller unit borderless printing ink receiving channel and else F 5 3 ...

Page 252: ...thinner and benzine on the printer Solvents coming into contact with any electrical parts inside the printer could result in fires or electrical shock hazards Do not touch linear scale 1 and carriage shaft 2 F 5 4 9 Remove the roll feed unit and fold plain paper 1 two to three times and then insert through the printer rear into the underside 2 of the pinch roller unit to wipe off dirt on the pinch...

Page 253: ... a significantly folded cleaning sheet If the cleaning sheet is warped flatten it before use To cancel cleaning press the STOP button 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu 2 Press the and buttons to select Maintenance and press the button 3 Press the and buttons to select Spur Cleaning and press the button 4 Press the and buttons to select Yes and press the OK button If roll media are f...

Page 254: ...Chapter 5 5 7 6 Pinching width guide 1 move it to the leftmost end F 5 7 7 Take the cleaning sheet out of the bag Keep the bag in a safe place because it is used for cleaning sheet A4 A3 1 ...

Page 255: ...it lightly hits the end F 5 8 MEMO If the cleaning position exceeds the sheet size perform cleaning in several sessions each with a varied cleaning sheet setting position F 5 9 9 Press the OK button to start cleaning Cleaning takes about 1 minute 30 seconds to complete 10 When the cleaning session completes store the cleaning sheet in the bag 11 Close the paper tray cover ...

Page 256: ...Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 257: ...of Troubleshooting 6 1 6 2 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement 6 2 6 2 1 Main controller PCB 6 2 6 2 2 Carriage PCB 6 20 6 2 3 Power supply 6 33 6 2 4 Roll feed unit PCB 6 34 6 3 Version Up 6 36 6 3 1 Firmware Update Tool 6 36 6 4 Service Tools 6 37 6 4 1 Tool List 6 37 ...

Page 258: ...k and shorting electrical devices 4 In the following sections the troubleshooting steps are described such that the component related to the most probable cause of the problem will be repaired or replaced first being followed by components with less problem probability If multiple components have the same problem probability the steps are described begging with the easiest one After performing eac...

Page 259: ... USB data 4 GND USB GND 5 GND GND Connector shell 6 GND GND Connector shell J401 J2601 J1101 J3701 J3801 J3401 J3501 J3601 J1201 J1001 J2703 J3203 J3301 J3211 J2801 J3911 J2511 J3011 J2512 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J401 J2601 J3411 J3101 J3402 J1101 J3701 J3801 J1801 J1801 J3401 J3501 J3601 J1201 J1001 J2703 J3202 J3301 J3211 J2801 J3911 J2511 J3011 J2512 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 260: ...ddress and data signal 31 21 AD30 IN OUT Address and data signal 30 22 AD29 IN OUT Address and data signal 29 23 AD28 IN OUT Address and data signal 28 24 GND GND 25 AD27 IN OUT Address and data signal 27 26 AD26 IN OUT Address and data signal 26 27 AD25 IN OUT Address and data signal 25 28 AD24 IN OUT Address and data signal 24 29 CBE3 IN OUT Bus command and byte enable signal 3 30 IDSEL OUT Init...

Page 261: ...Address and data signal 14 59 AD13 IN OUT Address and data signal 13 60 AD12 IN OUT Address and data signal 12 61 GND GND 62 AD11 IN OUT Address and data signal 11 63 AD10 IN OUT Address and data signal 10 64 AD9 IN OUT Address and data signal 09 65 AD8 IN OUT Address and data signal 08 66 CBE0 IN OUT Bus command and byte enable signal 0 67 GND GND 68 AD7 IN OUT Address and data signal 07 69 AD6 I...

Page 262: ...thernet data RX line 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 GREEN_LED_C OUT Link LED green 100Mb s cathode terminal 10 GREEN_LED_A OUT Link LED green 100Mb s anode terminal 11 YELLOW_LED_C OUT Link LED yellow 10Mb s cathode terminal 12 YELLOW_LED_A OUT Link LED yellow 10Mb s anode terminal J1801 Connect to Power supply Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 HD1_VHFBH OUT VH feedback voltage 2 HD1_VHFBG OUT VH ...

Page 263: ...UT Cutter motor driver signal B 6 SNS_3V_1 OUT Power supply 3 3V 7 GND GND 8 HAKUSHA_CAM_SN S_R IN Spur cam sensor output signal 9 HAKUSHA_MOTOR_ AM OUT Spur motor drive signal AM 10 HAKUSHA_MOTOR_ AP OUT Spur motor drive signal AP 11 FAN_VM OUT Power supply 26V 12 MIST_FAN_LOCK IN Mist fan lock signal 13 MIST_FAN_PWM OUT Mist fan duty control signal 14 GND GND J2512 Suction fan Maintenance cartri...

Page 264: ... panel Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 POWER_ON IN Power switch signal 2 PM_START OUT Power supply 5V 3 BUZZER OUT Buzzer control signal 4 PDODATA OUT Panel IC control signal 5 3 3V OUT Power supply 3 3V 6 PDI_DATA IN Panel IC data signal 7 GND GND 8 PANEL RESET OUT Panel reset signal 9 GND GND 10 PDOPCLK OUT Panel IC clock signal 11 SNS_5V OUT Power supply 5V 12 PDOCS_L OUT Panel supply ...

Page 265: ...drive signal A J3011 Purge unit Lift motor Head management sensor Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 LIFTOUTCOM OUT Lift motor Power supply 2 LIFT_OUTAP OUT Lift motor drive signal AP 3 LIFT_OUTAM OUT Lift motor drive signal AM 4 LIFT_OUTBP OUT Lift motor drive signal BP 5 LIFT_OUTBM OUT Lift motor drive signal BM 6 GND GND 7 FUTO_CLMP OUT Head management sensor unit clamp signal 8 FUTO_XLED...

Page 266: ...al 8 SNS_5V Power supply 5V 9 N C N C 10 CR_HVP IN Carriage motor hole device V phase signal 11 CR_HUM IN Carriage motor hole device U phase signal 12 CR_HUP IN Carriage motor hole device U phase signal J3202 Ink tank ROM PCB Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 TANK_DAT0 IN OUT Ink tank data signal 0 2 TANK_DAT1 IN OUT Ink tank data signal 1 3 TANK_3V OUT Power supply 3 3V 4 TANK_DAT2 IN OUT ...

Page 267: ...sor output signal 4 VALVE_MOTOR_AM OUT Valve motor drive signal AM 5 VALVE_MOTOR_AP OUT Valve motor drive signal AP 6 LF_HP_SNS_3V OUT Power supply 3 3V 7 GND GND 8 LF_HP_SNS IN Feed roller HP sensor output signal 9 GND GND 10 LF_ENCA IN Feed roller encoder output signal A 11 RGV5 OUT Power supply 5V 12 LF_ENCB IN Feed roller encoder output signal B J3301 Ink tank ROM PCB Pin Number Signal name IN...

Page 268: ...1 J3401 Carriage PCB J11 Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 GND GND 2 GND GND 3 GND GND 4 GND GND 5 GND GND 6 GND GND 7 GND GND 8 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 9 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 10 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 11 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 12 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 13 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 14 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 15 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 16 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 17 VH O...

Page 269: ...Power supply 21 5V 11 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 12 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 13 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 14 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 15 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 16 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 17 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 18 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 19 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 20 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 21 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 22 HD1_VHFBH IN VH feed back voltage 23 HD1_VHFBG IN VH feed b...

Page 270: ...trigger signal 4 GND GND 5 H0 D DATA 7 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 7 D 6 GND GND 7 H0 E HE 8 OUT Head R heat enable signal 8 E 8 GND GND 9 H0 E DATA 8 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 8 E 10 GND GND 11 H0 F DATA 10 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 10 F 12 GND GND 13 H0 E DATA 9 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 9 E 14 GND GND 15 H0 F HE 10 OUT Head R heat enable signal 10 F 16 GND GND 17 H0 F DATA 11 OD O...

Page 271: ...UT Odd head R data signal 1 A 38 GND GND 39 H0 B HE 2 OUT Head R heat enable signal 2 B 40 GND GND 41 H0 B DATA 2 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 2 B 42 GND GND 43 H0 B DATA 3 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 3 B 44 GND GND 45 H0 C HE 4 OUT Head R heat enable signal 4 C 46 GND GND 47 H0 C DATA 4 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 4 C 48 SNS_5V OUT Power supply 5V 49 GND GND 50 GND GND J3601 Carriage PCB J13...

Page 272: ...tch clock signal 23 LICSEL2 OUT Head R analogue switch latch signal 24 LICSEL1 OUT Head R analogue switch data signal 25 GND GND 26 GND GND 27 H0_CLK OUT Head R data clock signal 28 GND GND 29 H0 LT OUT Head R data latch signal 30 HEAD_3V OUT Power supply 3V 31 HEAD_3V OUT Power supply 3V 32 GND GND 33 H0 C DATA 5 EV OUT Even head R data signal 5 C 34 GND GND 35 H0 B HE 3 OUT Head R heat enable si...

Page 273: ...L data signal 9 E 10 GND GND 11 H1 F HE 10 OUT Head L heat enable signal10 F 12 GND GND 13 H1 F DATA 11 OD OUT Odd head L data signal 11 F 14 GND GND 15 H1 F HE 11 OUT Head L heat enable signal11 F 16 GND GND 17 H1 F DATA 11 EV OUT Even head L data signal11 F 18 GND GND 19 H1 F DATA 10 EV OUT Even head L data signal10 F 20 GND GND 21 H1 E HE 9 OUT Head L heat enable signal9 E 22 GND GND 23 H1 E DA...

Page 274: ...at enable signal8 E 44 GND GND 45 H1 C DATA 4 OD OUT Odd head L data signal 4 C 46 SNS_5V OUT Power supply 5V 47 ENCODER_B IN Carriage encoder output signalB 48 SNS_5V OUT Power supply 5V 49 ENCODER_A IN Carriage encoder output signalA 50 GND GND J3801 Carriage PCB J23 Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 H1 E DATA 8 EV OUT Even head L data signal 8 E 2 GND GND 3 H1 D HE 7 OUT Head L heat enab...

Page 275: ... Head L heat enable signal 3 B 30 GND GND 31 H1 C DATA 4 EV OUT Even head L data signal 4 C 32 GND GND 33 H1 B DATA 3 EV OUT Even head L data signal 3 B 34 GND GND 35 H1 B DATA 2 EV OUT Even head L data signal 2 B 36 GND GND 37 H1 A DATA 1 EV OUT Even head L data signal 1 A 38 GND GND 39 H1 A HE 1 OUT Head L heat enable signal 1 A 40 GND GND 41 H1 A DATA 0 EV OUT Even head L data signal 0 A 42 GND...

Page 276: ...r Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 TANK_COVER_SW IN Ink tank cover switch output signal 2 GND GND 3 SNS_3V_1 OUT Power supply 3 3V 4 GND GND 5 TOP_COVER_SNS IN Top cover sensor output signal 6 SNS_3V_1 OUT Power supply 3 3V 7 GND GND 8 CUTTER_L_SNS IN Cutter HP sensor signal ...

Page 277: ...wer supply 3V 2 EEPROM_SCL OUT EEPROM control signal clock 3 EEPROM_SDA IN OUT EEPROM control signal data 4 GND GND 5 PWLED1 OUT Multi sensor LED1 drive signal 6 PWLED2 OUT Multi sensor LED2 drive signal 7 PWLED3 OUT Multi sensor LED3 drive signal 8 PWLED4 OUT Multi sensor LED4 drive signal 9 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 10 OUT1 IN Multi sensor input signal 1 11 OUT2 IN Multi sensor input signal 2 12...

Page 278: ...5V 13 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 14 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 15 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 16 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 17 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 18 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 19 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 20 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 21 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 22 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 23 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 24 GND GND 25 GND GND 26 GND GND 27 GND GND 28 GND GND 29 GND GND 30 GND GND J12 Main con...

Page 279: ...ND 18 GND GND 19 GND GND 20 GND GND 21 GND GND 22 GND GND 23 GND GND 24 H0 E DATA 9 EV IN Even head R data signal 9 E 25 GND GND 26 H0 E HE 9 IN Head R heat enable signal 9 E 27 GND GND 28 H0 F DATA 10 EV IN Even head R data signal 10 F 29 GND GND 30 H0 F DATA 11 EV IN Even head R data signal 11 F 31 GND GND 32 H0 F HE 11 IN Head R heat enable signal 11 F 33 GND GND 34 H0 F DATA 11 OD IN Odd head ...

Page 280: ...8 E 3 GND GND 4 H0 A DATA 0 EV IN Even head R data signal 0 A 5 GND GND 6 H0 A HE 1 IN Head R heat enable signal 8 E 7 GND GND 8 H0 A DATA 1 EV IN Even head R data signal 1 A 9 GND GND 10 H0 B DATA 2 EV IN Even head R data signal 2 B 11 GND GND 12 H0 B DATA 3 EV IN Even head R data signal 3 B 13 GND GND 14 H0 C DATA 4 EV IN Even head R data signal 4 C 15 GND GND 16 H0 B HE 3 IN Head R heat enable ...

Page 281: ...heat enable signal 6 D 41 GND GND 42 H0 D DATA 6 OD IN Odd head R data signal 6 D 43 GND GND 44 H0 D DATA 6 EB IN Even head R data signal 6 D 45 GND GND 46 H0 D DATA 7 EV IN Even head R data signal 7 D 47 GND GND 48 H0 D HE 7 IN Head R heat enable signal 7 D 49 GND GND 50 H0 E DATA 8 IN Even head R data signal 8 E J14 Head R Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 2 VH O...

Page 282: ... heat enable signal 8 E 29 H0 E DIA2 IN Head R DI sensor signal 2 E 30 H0 F DIA2 IN Head R DI sensor signal 2 F 31 H0 E HE 9 OUT Head R heat enable signal 9 E 32 H0 D DATA 7 EV OUT Even head R data signal 7 D 33 H0 D HE 6 OUT Head R heat enable signal 6 D 34 H0 C DATA 5 0D OUT Odd head R data signal 5 C 35 H0 C DATA 4 EV OUT Even head R data signal 4 C 36 H0 A DATA 1 EV OUT Even head R data signal...

Page 283: ...gnal 5 C 61 H0 B HE 3 OUT Head R heat enable signal 8 E 62 H0 A DIA1 IN Head R DI sensor signal 1 A 63 H0 A DATA 1 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 1 A 64 GND GND 65 GND GND 66 GND GND 67 GND GND 68 H0 F DATA 10 OD OUT Odd head R data signal 10 F 69 H0 F DIA1 IN Head R DI sensor signal 1 F 70 H0 D HE 7 OUT Head R heat enable signal 7 D 71 GND GND 72 H0 CLK OUT Head R data clock signal 73 H0 LT OUT He...

Page 284: ...upply 21 5V 19 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 20 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 21 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 22 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 23 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 24 VH IN Power supply 21 5V 25 GND GND 26 GND GND 27 GND GND 28 GND GND 29 GND GND 30 GND GND J22 Main controller PCB J3701 Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 GND GND 2 ENCODER_A OUT Linear encoder output signalA 3 SNS_5V IN Power supply 5V 4...

Page 285: ...LICC2 IN Head L analogue switch clock signal 26 H1 DATA LICC2 IN Head L analogue switch data signal 27 H1 DLD LICC2 IN Head L analogue switch latch signal 28 H1 E DATA 9 EV IN Even head L data signal9 E 29 GND GND 30 H1 E HE 9 IN Head L heat enable signal9 E 31 GND GND 32 H1 F DATA 10 EV IN Even head L data signal10 F 33 GND GND 34 H1 F DATA 11 EV IN Even head L data signal11 F 35 GND GND 36 H1 F ...

Page 286: ...ead L data signal 0 A 11 GND GND 12 H1 A HE 1 IN Head L heat enable signal 1 A 13 GND GND 14 H1 A DATA 1 EV IN Even head L data signal 1 A 15 GND GND 16 H1 B DATA 2 EV IN Even head L data signal 2 B 17 GND GND 18 H1 B DATA 3 EV IN Even head L data signal 3 B 19 GND GND 20 H1 C DATA 4 EV IN Even head L data signal 4 C 21 GND GND 22 H1 B HE 3 IN Head L heat enable signal 3 B 23 GND GND 24 H1 C DATA ...

Page 287: ...7 IN Head L heat enable signal 7 D 49 GND GND 50 H1 E DATA 8 EV IN Even head L data signal 8 E J24 Head L Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 2 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 3 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 4 VHT2 OUT Head L transistor drive power supply 5 H1 F DATA 10 EV OUT Even head L data signal10 F 6 EEPROM_SDA IN OUT EEPROM control signal data 7 EEPROM_SCL OUT EEPROM co...

Page 288: ...enable signal 6 D 34 H1 C DATA 5 0D OUT Odd head L data signal 5 C 35 H1 C DATA 4 EV OUT Even head L data signal 4 C 36 H1 A DATA 1 EV OUT Even head L data signal 1 A 37 H1 A DIA2 IN Heal L DI sensor signal 2 A 38 H1 B DIA2 IN Heal L DI sensor signal 2 B 39 H1 C HE 4 OUT Head L heat enable signal8 E 40 H1 D DATA 7 OD OUT Odd head L data signal 7 D 41 H1 E DATA 8 OD OUT Odd head L data signal 8 E 4...

Page 289: ...nsor signal 1 A 63 H1 A DATA 1 OD OUT Odd head L data signal1 A 64 GND GND 65 GND GND 66 GND GND 67 GND GND 68 H1 F DATA 10 OD OUT Odd head L data signal 10 F 69 H1 F DIA1 IN Heal L DI sensor signal 1 F 70 H1 D HE 7 OUT Head L heat enable signal 7 D 71 GND GND 72 H1 CLK OUT Head L clock signal 73 H1 LT OUT Head L latch signal 74 H1 B DATA 2 EV OUT Even head L data signal 2 B 75 H1 A DATA 0 OD OUT ...

Page 290: ...rd Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 HD1_VHFBH IN VH feedback voltage 2 HD1_VHFBG IN VH feedback voltage 3 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 4 GND GND 5 VH OUT Power supply 21 5V 6 GND GND 7 RGV20 VCC OUT Power supply 21 5V 8 GND GND 9 VM OUT Power supply 26V 10 GND GND 11 VM OUT Power supply 26V 12 GND GND 13 VH_ENB IN VH power supply ON OFF signal 14 PW_CONT IN Normal power saving switch signal C...

Page 291: ...data signal 5 ROLL_STB IN Roll motor driver strobe signal 6 ROLL_SLEEP IN Roll motor driver sleep signal 7 VM IN Power supply 26V 8 VM IN Power supply 26V 9 ROLL_UNIT OUT Roll unit detection signal 10 ROLL_PAPER_SN S OUT Roll media sensor signal 11 ROLL_CAM_SNS OUT Roll cam sensor signal 12 GND GND 13 OPT_5V IN Power supply 5V J2 Roll media sensor Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function 1 5V OUT Po...

Page 292: ...unction 1 5V OUT Power supply 5V 2 GND GND 3 ROLL_CAM_SNS IN Roll cam sensor signal 4 GND GND 5 ROLL_OUTAP OUT Roll motor drive signal AP 6 ROLL_OUTAM OUT Roll motor power supply AM 7 ROLL_OUTBP OUT Roll motor drive signal BP 8 ROLL_OUTBM OUT Roll motor power supply BM J2 Roll media sensor Pin Number Signal name IN OUT Function ...

Page 293: ... printer according to the instructions shown on the display 4 The data shown on the LCD on the operation panel changes and the firmware is updated automatically 5 When firmware update is completed the printer will start again File transfer route USB IEEE1394 network 2 L Printer Service Tool Procedure 1 Start L Printer Service Tool 2 Place the printer in the online mode 3 Specify the firmware file ...

Page 294: ...Removing the E ring Needle nose pliers Inserting and removing the spring parts Hex key wrench Inserting and removing hexagonal screws Flat brush Applying grease Lint free paper Wiping off ink Rubber gloves Preventing ink stains Special purpose tools Remarks Carriage Wire Tool AY3 4493 000 Adjusting carriage wire height Grease MOLYKOTE PG 641 CK 0562 000 Applying to specified locations EU 1 QY9 003...

Page 295: ...Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE ...

Page 296: ...ents 7 1 Service Mode 7 1 7 1 1 Service Mode Operation 7 1 7 1 2 Map of the Service Mode 7 2 7 1 3 Details of Service Mode 7 12 7 1 4 Sample Printout 7 28 7 2 Special Mode 7 34 7 2 1 Special Modes for Servicing 7 34 ...

Page 297: ...e version 4 After display of Online pressing the Menu button displays the SERVICE MODE top menu and the MESSAGE LED flashes The Service mode is added to the options in the Main menu The Service mode can be entered even in the error status when an error message is shown on the display by turning the power off and then using the above key operation b How to exit the Service mode Turn off the printer...

Page 298: ...evel Fourth Level Fifth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES NO Select YES to execute print SYSTEM S N TYPE LF TYPE TMP SIZE LF SIZE LF SIZE CR SIZE CR HEAD S N R S N L LOT R LOT L INK Y B WARNING 1 20 ERROR 1 20 INK CHECK 000000 000000 I O DISPLAY I O DISPLAY 1 I O DISPLAY 2 ADJUST PRINT PATTERN NOZZLE 1 Press the OK buttonto execute OPTICAL AXIS Press the OK buttonto execute ...

Page 299: ...o execute MANUAL HEAD ADJ DETAIL Press the OK button to execute BASIC Press the OK button to execute ADJ SETTING A A 1 Adjustmen t value entry A 48 Adjustmen t value entry F F 1 Adjustmen t value entry F 2 Adjustmen t value entry SAVE SETTINGS YES NO RESET SETTINGS YES NO NOZZLE CHK POS YES NO GAP CALIB YES NO ...

Page 300: ... NO L R PRINTHEADS YES NO COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W INK CUTTER WIPE CARRIAGE PRINT CR COUNT CR DIST PRINT COUNT PURGE CLN A 1 CLN A 2 CLN A 3 CLN A 6 CLN A 7 CLN A 10 CLN A 11 CLN A 15 CLN A 16 CLN A 17 CLN A TTL CLN M 1 CLN M 4 CLN M 5 CLN M 6 CLN M TTL ...

Page 301: ...INK CONSUME CLR CUTTER EXC CLR MTC EXC CLR HEAD R EXC CLR HEAD L EXC CLR UNIT A EXC CLR UNIT B EXC CLR UNIT D EXC CLR UNIT F EXC CLR UNIT H EXC CLR UNIT L EXC CLR UNIT P EXC CLR UNIT R EXC CLR UNIT V EXC CLR UNIT X EXC CLR FACTORY CNT ...

Page 302: ...C M B UNIT A EXC UNIT B EXC UNIT D EXC UNIT F EXC UNIT H EXC UNIT L EXC UNIT P EXC UNIT R EXC UNIT V EXC UNIT X EXC DETAIL CNT MOVE PRINTER N INK CHK Y N INK CHK B MEDIACONFIG CNT INK USE1 INK USE1 Y INK USE1 B INK USE1 TTL N INK USE1 Y N INK USE1 B N INK USE1 TTL INK USE2 INK USE2 Y INK USE2 B INK USE2 TTL N INK USE2 Y N INK USE2 B N INK USE2 TTL ...

Page 303: ...Chapter 7 7 7 COUNTER INK EXC INK EXC Y INK EXC B INK EXC TTL N INK EXC Y N INK EXC B N INK EXC TTL ...

Page 304: ...h Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME TTL TTL ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA 7 NAME TTL TTL ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA OTHER NAME TTL TTL ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P SQ 24 36 P SQ 24 36 P SQ 17 24 P SQ 17 24 P SQ 17 P SQ 17 P CNT 24 36 P CNT 17 24 P CNT 17 ...

Page 305: ...TER MEDIASIZE2 ROLL D SQ 24 36 D SQ 24 36 D SQ 17 24 D SQ 17 24 D SQ 17 D SQ 17 D CNT 24 36 D CNT 17 24 D CNT 17 MEDIASIZE1 CUT P SQ 24 36 P SQ 24 36 P SQ 17 24 P SQ 17 24 P SQ 17 P SQ 17 P CNT 24 36 P CNT 17 24 P CNT 17 ...

Page 306: ... Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE1 CUT D SQ 24 36 D SQ 24 36 D SQ 17 24 D SQ 17 24 D SQ 17 D SQ 17 D CNT 24 36 D CNT 17 24 D CNT 17 HEAD DOT CNT 1 Y B TTL HEAD DOT CNT 2 Y B TTL PARTS CNT COUNTER A OK W1 W2 E PARTS A1 1 2 3 4 COUNTER X OK W1 W2 E PARTS X1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 307: ...button to clear PURGE Press the OK button to clear INK USE CNT Press the OK button to clear CUTTER CHG CNT Press the OK button to clear W INK CHG CNT Press the OK button to clear HEAD CHG R CNT Press the OK button to clear HEAD CHG L CNT Press the OK button to clear PARTS CHG CNT PARTS A1 Press the OK button to clear PARTS X1 Press the OK button to clear PARTS COUNTER PARTS A1 Press the OK button ...

Page 308: ...ad T 7 7 Display Description Unit S N Serial number of printer TYPE Type setting on main controller PCB iPF6100 is represented by 24 LF TYPE Feed roller type 0 or 1 TMP Ambient temperature degrees C SIZE LF Detected size of loaded media feed direction 0 is always detected for the roll media mm SIZE LF Detected size of loaded media feed direction 0 is always detected for the roll media inch SIZE CR...

Page 309: ...assed since the BK ink tank was installed Day s MBK Number of days passed since the MBK ink tank was installed Day s C Number of days passed since the C ink tank was installed Day s M Number of days passed since the M ink tank was installed Day s Y Number of days passed since the Y ink tank was installed Day s PC Number of days passed since the PC ink tank was installed Day s PM Number of days pas...

Page 310: ...2 13 14 15 16 Display position I O D I S P L A Y 2 Upper row 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower row 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Display position Display position Sensor name LCD display contents 1 Pump Cam Sensor 0 Sensor ON 1 Sensor OFF 2 Valve Open Closed Detection Sensor 0 Sensor ON 1 Sensor OFF 3 Not Used 0 4 Not Used 0 5 Spur Cam Sensor 0 Sensor ON 1 Sensor OFF 6 Lift C...

Page 311: ...on Sensor 0 Sensor ON 1 Sensor OFF 21 Cutter HP Sensor 0 Sensor ON 1 Sensor OFF 22 Not Used 0 23 Not Used 0 24 Not Used 0 25 Not Used 0 26 Roll unit detection 0 Roll unit not detected 1 Roll unit detected 27 Cutter unit detection 0 Cutter unit not detected 1 Cutter unit detected 28 Not Used 0 29 Not Used 0 30 Not Used 0 31 Not Used 0 32 Not Used 0 Display position Sensor name LCD display contents ...

Page 312: ...Reassembly Adjustment and Setup Items Procedure after replacing the carriage unit or multi sensor Media type photo glossy paper LF HAKUSHA For Factory SENSOR CHECK For Factory Display Description AUTO HEAD ADJ ROUGH Prints the pattern for auto head adjustment rough adjustment MANUAL HEAD ADJ DETAIL Prints the detail patterns for the manual head adjustment After printing the mode will change to ADJ...

Page 313: ... to purge unit RESET SETTINGS Initialize the registration adjustment values to 0 Display Description Unit LIFE TTL Cumulative number of printed media equivalent of A4 sheets LIFE ROLL Cumulative number of printed roll media equivalent of A4 sheets LIFE CUTSHEET Cumulative number of printed cut sheets equivalent to A4 sheets LIFE A F Cumulative number of printed media for environments A to F sheets...

Page 314: ...matic cleaning 11 ink filling after head replacement operations Times CLN A 15 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 15 dot count small suction operations Times CLN A 16 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 16 sedimented ink agitation operations Times CLN A 17 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 17 small suction operations Times CLN A TTL Total number of automatic cleaning operations Time...

Page 315: ...platen duct replacement count clearing Times CLR UNIT D EXC Cumulative count of unit D carriage unit replacement count clearing Times CLR UNIT F EXC Cumulative count of unit F ink supply system replacement count clearing Times CLR UNIT H EXC Cumulative count of unit H purge replacement count clearing Times CLR UNIT L EXC Cumulative count of unit L head management sensor replacement count clearing ...

Page 316: ...it replacement count Count of executing INITIALIZE PARTS COUNTER PARTS D Times UNIT F EXC Unit F ink supply system replacement count Count of executing INITIALIZE PARTS COUNTER PARTS F Times UNIT H EXC Unit H purge unit replacement count Count of executing INITIALIZE PARTS COUNTER PARTS H Times UNIT L EXC Unit L head management sensor replacement count Count of executing INITIALIZE PARTS COUNTER P...

Page 317: ...tion amount of generic ink ml INK USE1 TTL Total amount of the cumulative consumption of generic ink ml N INK USE1 XX XX Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of refilled ink ml N INK USE1 TTL Total amount of the cumulative consumption of refilled ink ml Display Description Unit INK USE2 XX XX Ink color Consumption amount of generic ink of the currently installed ink tank ml INK USE2 TTL Total c...

Page 318: ...ho cumulative count of refilled ink tank replacement ml Display Description Unit NAME Media type TTL Total amount of cumulative print area of roll media and cut sheet metric m2 TTL Total amount of cumulative print area of roll media and cut sheet inch Sq f ROLL Cumulative print area of roll media metric m2 ROLL Cumulative print area of roll media inch Sq f CUT SHEET Cumulative print area of cut sh...

Page 319: ... paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches physical size sheets P CNT 17 Cumulative number of sheets of A4 equivalent paper less than 17 inches physical size sheets Display Description Unit D SQ 24 36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches data size m2 Sq f D SQ 17 24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 i...

Page 320: ...eets P CNT 17 Cumulative number of sheets of A4 equivalent paper less than 17 inches physical size sheets Display Description Unit D SQ 24 36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches data size m2 Sq f D SQ 17 24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches data size m2 Sq f D SQ 17 Cumulative print area of ...

Page 321: ...ement of all consumable parts included in each unit are below 90 W1 Use rate until part replacement of either of the consumable parts included in each unit has reached 90 or more W2 Use rate until part replacement of either of the consumable parts included in each unit has reached 100 but no need to stop the printer E Use rate until part replacement of either of the consumable parts included in ea...

Page 322: ...alized ADJUST Initialize the value of band adjustment by user and head adjustment The automatically adjusted value will not be initialized W INK Initialize the remaining capacity of the maitenance cartridge Clear COUNTER PRINTER W INK PURGE Initialize the counter related to purge unit Clear COUNTER PURGE INK USE CNT Initialize the consumption amount of ink Clear COUNTER INK USE2 and count up COUNT...

Page 323: ...Inspection Consumable Parts Initialize the consumable part replacement frequency Clear COUNTER EXCHANGE UNIT x EXC and count up COUNTER CLEAR CLR UNIT x EXC PARTS COUNT ER PAR TS xx xx Unit number of consumable parts For details refer to Maintenance and Inspection Consumable Parts Initialize the counter amount of the consumable parts Clear COUNTER PARTS CNT PARTS x After replacing the consumable p...

Page 324: ...L 0 0 m2 0 0 sq f ROLL 0 0 m2 0 0 sq f ROLL 0 0 m2 0 0 sq f CUTSHEET 0 0 m2 0 0 sq f CUTSHEET 0 0 m2 0 0 sq f PARTS COUNTER COUNTER A OK 36 PARTS A1 0 0 36 1 0 0 0 COUNTER B OK 36 PARTS B1 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 COUNTER D OK 36 PARTS D1 1362 13028571 0 1362 PARTS D2 377 6700000 0 377 PARTS D3 2238 16500000 0 2238 PARTS D4 33 60000 0 33 PARTS D5 2238 16500000 0 2238 COUNTER F OK 36 PARTS F1 377 4000000 0 3...

Page 325: ...counter value 4 History of execution of color calibration a Order of the date of execution When the value becomes larger the date becomes older b Date of execution c Operation executed 0 Automatic Restore Default with Head Replacement 1 Replace Multisensor 2 General Adj 3 Restore Default 4 Media Based Adj not used 5 Media Based Dfls initialization not used d If General Adj is executed the paper ty...

Page 326: ...Chapter 7 7 30 b NOZZLE 1 A sample printout that is produced by executing SERVICE MODE ADJUST PRINT PATTERN NOZZLE 1 is shown below F 7 2 Nozzle Check Pattern SERVICE L R ...

Page 327: ...ple printout that is produced by executing SERVICE MODE ADJUST PRINT PATTERN OPTICAL AXIS is shown below F 7 3 d ROUGH A sample printout that is produced by executing SERVICE MODE ADJUST HEAD ADJ AUTO HEAD ADJ ROUGH is shown below F 7 4 ...

Page 328: ...0 A 2 A 4 A 6 A 8 A 10 A 12 A 14 A 16 A 18 A 20 A 22 A 24 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 E 1 E 2 E 3 E 4 E 5 E 6 E 7 E 8 E 9 E 10 E 11 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 329: ... D 16 D 17 D 18 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Printhead Adjustment Pattern ...

Page 330: ...PROM enter the PCB replacement mode While you are in the PCB replacement mode the MESSAGE LED roll media LED and ONLINE LED are lit b Procedure Select CPU BOARD or MC BOARD using the and buttons and then press the OK button to determine it CPU BOARD Select this after replacing the main PCB The data in the MC relay PCB is copied to the main PCB MC BOARD Select this before replacing the main PCB The...

Page 331: ...ically 3 Counter display mode Use this mode to view only printer counter information a Invoking counter display mode 1 Press the MENU button to keep Information System Info selected 2 Press the button whole holding down the MENU button OK button to invoke counter display mode b How to view counter display mode S N Unit serial number CNT Number of copies printed in A4 terms unit copies ...

Page 332: ...ERROR CODE Chapter 8 ...

Page 333: ...Contents Contents 8 1 Outline 8 1 8 1 1 Outline 8 1 8 2 Warning Table 8 2 8 2 1 Warnings 8 2 8 3 Error Table 8 4 8 3 1 Error Code List 8 4 8 4 Sevice Call Table 8 24 8 4 1 Service Call Errors 8 24 ...

Page 334: ...panel even if the printer is powered off and on again Occurrence of the service call error is indicated again at power on This measure is taken to prevent user s recovery of the service call error and damages to the printer Service call errors can be cleared however by starting up the printer in the service mode For how to take actions against warnings and errors refer to Troubleshooting Overview ...

Page 335: ... Check 0180106 1007 MBK2 ink tank near empty Ink Level Check 01810105 1008 GY ink tank near empty Ink Level Check 01810115 1009 PGY ink tank near empty Ink Level Check 01810107 100A R ink tank near empty Ink Level Check 01810109 100B B ink tank near empty Ink Level Check 01810108 100C G ink tank near empty Problem with Printhead L Chk printing results 01800500 1010 Number of non discharging nozzle...

Page 336: ...lid parameter count no parameters GARO W1223 01341223 1032 GARO image mode Required parameter missing GARO W1225 01341225 1034 GARO image mode Other warning GARO W1226 01341226 103A GARO image mode Image processing table error GARO W1231 01341231 1035 GARO setup Unknown command GARO W1232 01341232 1036 GARO setup Invalid parameter count GARO W1233 01341233 1037 GARO setup Required parameter missin...

Page 337: ...d to have many non discharging nozzles during a non discharging inspection printing paused PHeads wrong pos Open top cover and check the printhead positions 03800201 2804 03800202 2807 Printheads L and R installed in reverse position Reinstall the printheads in correct position No right printhead Install right printhead 03800101 2800 Printhead R not found Install a printhead on the R side No left ...

Page 338: ...adjust printhead 03010000 2821 LF unadjustable Check the paper on which a pattern is printed for smears Check the environment for interferences from outside light Clean the printheads Hardware error 03010000 2823 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03010000 2823 Printhead check error Check to see if paper has not jammed Check the paper on which a pattern is printed for smears Cannot print as ...

Page 339: ...not feed paper Remove paper and press Load Eject 03010000 2E25 Feeding error Remove the paper jam and reload the paper Cannot detect papr Remove paper and press Load Eject 03010000 2E25 Paper jam while feeding ejecting printing Remove the paper jam and reload the paper Cannot load Press Load Eject and reload the paper 03010000 2E27 Paper jam during feeding printing ejection Reload the paper This p...

Page 340: ... board is mounted Check the cable connection Wrong paper type Stop Stop Printing Load Eject Change Paper 03061000 2E15 The first and second sheets used for adjustment printing or the like differed in paper type Prepare paper of the same type as used for the first sheet for adjustment printing or the like Paper size not detected Press Load Eject and reload the paper 03010000 200A Unable to detect t...

Page 341: ...received but no cut sheets are loaded Load cut sheets at the paper tray port Roll printing is selected but sheets are loaded Press Load Eject and remove the sheets 03860200 2E0A Data with a roll media specification has been received when a cut sheet tray is loaded Replace with roll media Roll printing is selected Press Load Eject and load a roll 03060A00 2E00 Data with a roll media specification h...

Page 342: ...rn on again 03130031 291D Spur cam sensor detection failure Check the spur cam sensor Hardware error 03130031 2E23 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2E23 Cutter unit failure Check the cutter unit Hardware error 03130031 2E14 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F14 Writing to the ASIC register disabled Replace the main controller PCB Hardware error 03130031 2E16 Turn ...

Page 343: ...Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F24 Cutter travel timeout Check the cutter unit Hardware error 03130031 2E25 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F25 Unable to detect the carriage motor home position Check the carriage unit Check the linear encoder for smears Hardware error 03130031 2E26 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F26 Carriage inoperable Che...

Page 344: ...nter wait then turn on again 03130031 2F2E Roll travel timeout Check the roll feed unit Hardware error 03130031 4027 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 4027 Lift travel timeout error Check the carriage unit and surrounding parts Hardware error 03130031 2E13 Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F13 A D converter external trigger output stop detection hardware error 1 If...

Page 345: ...are error 03130031 2F3A Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F3A Valve motor error Check the ink supply unit Hardware error 03130031 2F3B Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F3B CS communication error Remove the ink tanks and then reload them Check the main controller PCB Hardware error 03130031 260E Turn off printer wait then turn on again 0130031 260E Gap detection e...

Page 346: ...rn on printer again 03130031 291A Roll sensor detection failure Check the roll feed unit Hardware error 03130031 2F2B Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03130031 2F2B LF operation failure Check to see if paper has not jammed Check the feed motor and feed roller Right printhead error Open top cover and replace the right printhead 03800201 2802 Invalid printhead R installed Replace printhead R...

Page 347: ... top cover and replace the left printhead 03800202 2813 Wrong printhead model installed on printhead L Install printhead PF 03 on printhead L Hardware error 03800500 2F2F Turn off printer wait then turn on again 03800500 2F2F Non discharging error Identify the non discharging unit Replace the non discharging unit Replace the printheads Hardware error 03800500 2F30 Turn off printer wait then turn o...

Page 348: ...nk tank 03810106 2507 MBk2 ink tank empty Renew the MBk ink tank Ink tank is empty Press OK and replace ink tank 03810105 2508 GY ink tank empty Renew the GY ink tank Ink tank is empty Press OK and replace ink tank 03810115 2509 PGY ink tank empty Renew the PGY ink tank Ink tank is empty Press OK and replace ink tank 03810107 250A R ink tank empty Renew the R ink tank Ink tank is empty Press OK an...

Page 349: ...he MBk ink tank as during cleaning Replace with a fully replenished MBk ink tank Ink insufficient Press OK and replace ink tank 03810205 2588 Low on the GY ink tank as during cleaning Replace with a fully replenished GY ink tank Ink insufficient Press OK and replace ink tank 03810215 2589 Low on the PGY ink tank as during cleaning Replace with a fully replenished PGY ink tank Ink insufficient Pres...

Page 350: ...0206 2596 Low on the MBk ink tank during pre printing checks Replace with a fully replenished MBk ink tank Ink insufficient Press OK and replace ink tank 03810205 2598 Low on the GY ink tank during pre printing checks Replace with a fully replenished GY ink tank Ink insufficient Press OK and replace ink tank 03810215 2599 Low on the PGY ink tank during pre printing checks Replace with a fully repl...

Page 351: ...ith a valid PC ink tank Ink tank error Press OK and replace ink tank 03830206 2546 MBk ink tank ID error Replace with a valid MBk ink tank Ink tank error Press OK and replace ink tank 03830206 2547 MBk2 ink tank ID error Replace with a valid MBk ink tank Ink tank error Press OK and replace ink tank 03830205 2548 GY ink tank ID error Replace with a valid GY ink tank Ink tank error Press OK and repl...

Page 352: ...led Install a C ink tank No ink tank loaded Press OK and check ink tank 03830112 2524 PM ink tank not installed Install a PM ink tank No ink tank loaded Press OK and check ink tank 03830113 2525 PC ink tank not installed Install a PC ink tank No ink tank loaded Press OK and check ink tank 03830106 2526 MBK ink tank not installed Install a MBk ink tank No ink tank loaded Press OK and check ink tank...

Page 353: ...rror Renew the Y ink tank Ink tank BK error Press OK and replace ink tank 03830304 2562 M ink tank EEPROM error Renew the M ink tank Ink tank BK error Press OK and replace ink tank 03830304 2563 C ink tank EEPROM error Renew the C ink tank Ink tank BK error Press OK and replace ink tank 03830304 2564 PM ink tank EEPROM error Renew the PM ink tank Ink tank BK error Press OK and replace ink tank 038...

Page 354: ...PROM error Renew the G ink tank Top cover is open Turn off printer wait a while and turn it on again 03031000 2E0F Top cover abnormally open Close the top cover and turn on the printer again Ink tank cover is open Turn off printer wait a while and turn it on again 03031000 2E10 Ink tank cover abnormally open Close the ink tank cover and turn on the printer again Maintenance cartridge full Replace ...

Page 355: ...2 2E0A Data with a roll media specification has been received when a sheet tray is loaded Reload the cut sheets Borderless printng not possible Check roll width and spacers Online Print Load Eject Change Paper 03861001 2405 Paper loaded at a position inaccessible for borderless printing Check to see if a borderless printing spacer is installed Reload the paper Borderless printng not possible Check...

Page 356: ...rint Stop Stop Printing 03063000 2E08 Mismatch between data width and paper width Verify the paper size setting Cannot cut paper Press Load Eject and reload the paper 03870001 2015 Cutting failure Cut paper manually Check the cutter Display massage Code Condition detected Action ...

Page 357: ... for service E146 4001 Borderless flow idle ejection mist recovery counter full Replace the platen duct unit ERROR E141 403E Call for service E161 403E Abnormal temperature rise in printhead R Replace the printhead ERROR E141 4034 Call for service E196 4034 Multi sensor unit version error Replace the multi sensor unit ERROR E141 404A Call for service E194 404A Non discharging nozzle count error Re...

Page 358: ...1 404D Call for service E196 404D Machine ID mismatch between boards Check the main controller PCB ERROR E141 401C Call for service E198 401C RTC error Replace the lithium battery Replace the main controller PCB ERROR E141 401D Call for service E198 401D RTC low battery error Replace the lithium battery Replace the main controller PCB ERROR E141 401E Call for service E198 401E RTC clock stop Repla...

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Page 360: ... 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 J3016 1 2 J3006 1 2 3 J3003 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 J3011 J3003H 1 2 3 4 J3022 J3006H LF_ENCB LF_ENCA RGV5 GND LF_HP_SNS SNS_3V VALVE_MOTOR_AP VALVE_DETECT_SENSOR GND SNS_3V GND VALVE_MOTOR_AM SNS_3V GND PE_SNS LIFT_CAM_SNS GND SNS_3V MENT_3V MENT_SCL MENT_SDA GND PLATEN_FAN_SPEED PLATEN_FAN_LOCK FAN_VM GND 3 3V CR_HWM CR_W CR_HVM CR_U GND CR_V SNS_5V CR_HVP CR_HUM C...

Page 361: ...123 J3125H 4 3 2 1 J3125 GND PUMP_OUTB PUMP_OUTA PUMP_ENCA SNS_5V PUMP_CAM_SNS PUMP_ENCB PUMP_CAM_3V GND GND INK_SNS6 INK_SNS7 INK_SNS8 INK_SNS9 INK_SNS10 INK_SNS11 TANK_CLK TANK_DAT6 GND TANK_DAT7 TANK_3V TANK_DAT8 TANK_DAT9 TANK_CLK TANK_DAT10 GND TANK_DAT11 TANK_3V LIFT_OUTCOM LIFT_OUTAP LIFT_OUTAM LIFT_OUTBP LIFT_OUTBM GND FUTO_CLMP FUTO_XLEDON SNS_5V FUTO_XCMP0 GND MIST_FAN_PWM GND 3V CUTTER_...

Page 362: ...2 3 4 J3205 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 19 J3204 INK_SNS5 INK_SNS4 GND GND INK_SNS0 INK_SNS1 INK_SNS2 INK_SNS3 TANK_CLK GND TANK_DAT1 TANK_DAT2 TANK_3V TANK_DAT0 TANK_DAT3 TANK_CLK GND TANK_DAT4 TANK_3V TANK_DAT5 TH2_OUT GND RHV_OUT SNS_5V Main controller PCB 3 7 Ink tank ROM PCB Ink tank ROM PCB Temperature humidity detection sensor Ink detection sensor Ink detection sensor ...

Page 363: ...116 J1122 J2 J3 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 J3300 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J3301 1 2 3 4 5 6 J3302 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J3311 1 2 3 J3314 1 2 3 J3313 1 2 J3312 OPT_5V GND ROLL_CAM_SNS ROLL_PAPER_SNS VM2 VM2 ROLL_SLEEP ROLL_STB ROLL_DAT ROLL_CLK GND GND ROLL_UNIT TANK_COVER_SW GND SNS_3V GND SNS_3V GND CUTTER_L_SNS TOP_COVER_SNS Main controller PCB 4 7 Cutter HP sensor Roll media sensor Roll motor Roll feed un...

Page 364: ... 14 1 17 1 17 J101 J103 J201 J1161 MT121 PIN101 FT131 FT141 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 J3406 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 J3405 14 13 12 11 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 J3401 14 13 12 11 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 J3400 VH VCC VH_GND VCC_GND VM VM_GND VM2 VM2_GND VH VH_GND VH_ENB PW_CONT HD1_VHFB HD1_VHFD POWER_ON PM_START SW_0 SW_2 SW_9 SW_10 SW_4 GND SW_6 SW_3 SW_7 SW_8 SW_5 SW_1 3...

Page 365: ...9 38 37 35 33 31 29 27 28 30 32 34 36 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 10 11 12 13 49 47 45 43 41 39 46 48 44 42 40 38 3 5 7 9 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 11 13 2 4 6 8 28 30 32 34 36 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 10 12 1 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 49 47 45 46 48 44 42 40 43 41 39 38 37 35 33 31 29 27 28 30 32 34 36 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 10 11 12 13 H1 D DATA 7 OD H1 E DATA 9 OD...

Page 366: ...8 28 30 32 34 36 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 10 12 1 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 49 47 45 46 48 44 42 40 43 41 39 38 37 35 33 31 29 27 28 30 32 34 36 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 10 11 12 13 49 47 45 43 41 39 46 48 44 42 40 38 3 5 7 9 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 11 13 2 4 6 8 28 30 32 34 36 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 10 12 1 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 49 47 45 46 48 44 42 40 43 41 39 38 37 35 33 31 ...

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