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User’s Guide Unifixer 65

Basics

AP-75393 - Revision 1.1

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Step 5:

Cut the front of the protection paper in a V-shape.

Step 6:

Open the front cover.

Step 7:

Position the protection paper correctly on the shaft.

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Before loading the protection paper into the Unifixer 65, verify that the
protection paper is larger than the printed transfer paper.

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This to protect the felt belt.

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Summary of Contents for UniFixer 65

Page 1: ...User s Guide ...

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Page 3: ...ration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Europe nv This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manu...

Page 4: ...er company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names Note The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification Mutoh Europe nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors but if you find any uncertainties or misprints please contact the reseller from which you bought this equipment or email us technical news mutoh ...

Page 5: ...fety mechanisms 11 1 5 Safety labels 12 Chapter 2 Unpacking the machine 13 2 1 In the box contents 13 2 2 Unpacking procedure 14 Chapter 3 Installing the Unifixer 65 19 3 1 Introduction 19 Installation environment requirements 19 3 2 Securing the Unifixer 65 in its end location 20 3 3 Installing the feeding tray 21 3 4 Installing the heating element 23 3 5 Connecting an air filter 29 Chapter 4 Pro...

Page 6: ...ergency stop 39 Emergency reset 39 5 3 Loading media 40 Loading media for transfer paper printing 40 Loading media for fixing direct printed fabric 50 5 4 Adjustments and recommendation 59 Temperature adjustment 59 Speed adjustment 60 Media tension adjustment 60 5 5 Transportation 61 Short distance transportation 61 Long distance transportation 61 Chapter 6 Periodical maintenance 63 6 1 Done by th...

Page 7: ...tive or the person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused When this crossed out wheeled bin su...

Page 8: ...lease consult the Mutoh APS user manual When using a non Mutoh APS you will need to make sure that these liquids do not damage your APS Because of differences in the local regulations and required working conditions it is wise to consult a local consultancy agency to determine the involved regulations 1 3 Warnings cautions and notes Safety terms in this manual and the contents of warning labels at...

Page 9: ...ituations To prevent fire or electrical shock machines must be connected to a properly grounded electrical power outlet Do not connect the power cable to a power strip or a power source shared by other electrical devices Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust etc are stuck to the power plug Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted to the edge of the power socket Do not plug to a...

Page 10: ... the hands and fingers from the razor blade To prevent back pains and other injuries always work with at least 2 people to unpack or move the machine Keep the machine horizontally during transportation when using the screw jack while unloading the machine ensure the screw jack is laying well flat on the pallet floor and prevent it from slipping and sliding Do NOT transport the machine to another r...

Page 11: ... buttons would switch off instantly the rotation of the heating drum Safety reset button Each time one of these safety mechanisms is used correct the defect press on the safety reset button Rep 8 to reset the system and run the machine normally Despite the operation safety mechanisms on the machine highest caution and care have to be made when using or maintaining the machine Do not put fingers or...

Page 12: ...ger associated with each label before operating the Unifixer 65 Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Label Description This sign is next to warm surfaces and indicates that there is a burning risks This sign shows the presence of electrical components and indicates that there is an electrocution risks This sign warns about physical injuries and indicates t...

Page 13: ...achine 2 1 In the box contents Please read this chapter to know the in the box content N Description 1 Unifixer 65 2 User s Guide this manual 3 EU power cable fixed on the Unifixer 65 4 Media loading shaft 6 pieces premounted 5 Screw jack 6 Quartz glass heating element packed separately 7 Wooden ramp ...

Page 14: ...d this chapter thoroughly to unpack the Unifixer 65 correctly Step 1 Remove the lid on top of the cardboard case Step 2 Tear off the cardboard end and remove it Step 3 Screw the 3 brake handles provided on the left of the machine Unlock both lower shaft locking system and unload the shafts from the machine ...

Page 15: ...ding of the machine Take it out of the crate going through the two lower tension bars Position the ramp edge to edge with the pallet Step 5 The machine is fixed to the pallet with 2 metal brackets These brackets are screwed to the pallet Unscrew the 4 nuts with a 17mm key and an 8 mm hexagon key Remove each locking screws ...

Page 16: ...ach end To unload the machine these blocks have to be removed using the screw jack provided Position the screw jack in the middle of the castors on the side where you have installed the ramp Lift up the machine so that you have enough space to remove the 2 wooden blocks on this side by sliding them out Lift the machine down from this side and repeat at the other side of the machine Caution Ensure ...

Page 17: ...n to the floor on the ramp Two persons are required to guide and keep the machine straight Step 9 Finally place the machine at the required location in your premises considering the remarks in Securing the Unifixer 65 in its end location on page 20 Caution Maintain and guide firmly the machine while unloading ...

Page 18: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Unpacking the machine 18 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 ...

Page 19: ...ood quality Install the Unifixer 65 on a flat floor next to an easily accessible plug Do not touch the socket with damp hands The machine should be installed in a well ventilated place 3 1 1 Installation environment requirements Choose a place for installation following the requirements in the table below Dimensions W x H x D 208 x 155 x 96 cm Net weight 480 kg Voltage 230 V 50 60 Hz single phase ...

Page 20: ...irst Step 1 Lift up the machine with the screw jack on one end and screw the stabilising feet in Do the same on the other end Step 2 The stabilising feet enable you to adjust the level of the machine To do so adjust the height of each foot with a flat 17mm nut key Each foot has got a counter locking nut to screw back after adjustment in order to lock the position Note It is highly recommended to u...

Page 21: ... 3 3 3 Installing the feeding tray Step 1 Loosen the screw one on each side while the other person keeps the table high Note 2 persons are required to install the feeding tray Note Make sure that the insulation strips remain between the feeding tray and the body of the machine ...

Page 22: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 22 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 Step 2 Lower the table and screw the 2 screws in the working position Note Do not loosen the screws closer to the felt belt ...

Page 23: ...23 3 3 4 Installing the heating element To install the heating element it is necessary to open both sides of the machine This should be done by a skilled and approved technician Step 1 Place back all self locking shaft on the machine and unscrew totally the 3 braking handles ...

Page 24: ...e panels with a Torx T20 screwdriver Step 3 Unscrew the heating element holder on both sides with an 8 mm nut key Caution Make sure the machine is powered OFF Note For each metal side panel start by unscrewing the screws at the bottom Be careful when unscrewing the top screws the metal side panel is heavy ...

Page 25: ... element back out align the connector straight again and restart Step 5 Once the quartz heating element is inserted let a similar length of connector out of the heating drum on each side Caution Handle the heating element with highest care Note Perform following steps with 2 persons Person 1 inserts the lamp while person 2 helps taking the lamp out at the other side To make the insertion of the he...

Page 26: ...Unifixer 65 26 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 Step 6 Put the quartz holder back in position on each end including the quartz centring part to the quartz holder Step 7 Screw the left quartz holder and connect the quartz heating element to the connector ...

Page 27: ...crew the right quartz holder and connect the quartz heating element to the safety thermostat connector Note After installing the left and right bracket verify that the quartz centring part is still positioned correctly An incorrect positioned bracket could lead to a malfunctioning machine ...

Page 28: ... Installing the Unifixer 65 28 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 Step 9 Take the metal side panels back in place and screw all screws back in with a Torx T20 screwdriver starting from the top Screw the 3 bracking handles back in position ...

Page 29: ...vapours need to be managed To do this an air purification system APS needs to be connected Be aware that the released fumes and vapours will be hot When cooling down they will condensate When using a Mutoh APS this condensate will be managed Regarding the use and maintenance of the proper Mutoh APS please consult the Mutoh APS user manual When using a non Mutoh APS you will need to make sure that ...

Page 30: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Installing the Unifixer 65 30 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 ...

Page 31: ...iew 4 1 Front view N Description 1 P Stabilising feet 2 Lockable castors 3 Loading of the lower reel 4 Lower and middle shaft locking systems 5 Loading of the central reel 6 Lower and middle shaft locking systems 7 Feeding table 8 Belt guide 9 Working parameter control board 10 Emergency stops ...

Page 32: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview 32 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 11 Self locking shaft guide 12 Loading of the upper reel 13 Plexiglas safety cover N Description ...

Page 33: ...witch 4 Felt belt 5 Reel self locking shaft 6 Emergency stops 7 Tension adjustment handle for the upper feeding shaft 8 Tension adjustment handle for the middle feeding shaft 9 Tension adjustment handle for the lower feeding shaft 10 Media exit guide 11 Power cord 12 Take up of the lower reel 13 Take up of the central reel 14 Take up of the upper reel ...

Page 34: ...93 Revision 1 1 4 3 Operation panel N Description 1 Temperature control 2 PV Display of the actual drum temperature given by the infra red sensor 3 SV Working set temperature 4 Increase working temperature 5 Lower working temperature 6 Temperature unit ...

Page 35: ...Guide Unifixer 65 Product overview AP 75393 Revision 1 1 35 4 7 Heat exposure contact time seconds speed adjustment 8 Forward 9 Stop 10 Reverse 11 Safety reset 12 Emergency stop 13 Heating signal N Description ...

Page 36: ...xposure time Min 17 m h 90 s Max 65 m h 40s Dimensions W x H x D 208 cm x 155 cm x 96 cm 81 x 61 x 38 Net weight 480 Kg 1058 lbs Voltage 230 240 V Single phase Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Current 28 A Exposure time Transfer capacity m min Yard min Transfer capacity m h Yard h 20 1 40 1 53 83 8 91 8 25 1 32 1 44 79 0 86 4 30 1 24 1 36 74 2 81 6 35 1 16 1 27 69 5 76 2 40 1 10 1 20 64 7 72 0 45 1 00 1 10 59 ...

Page 37: ...d at the back of the machine Refer to Rear view on page 33 Step 2 Press the reset button in order to activate all machine safety mechanisms Refer to Operation panel on page 34 Step 3 Set the temperature 215 C recommended and speed to slow Step 4 Wait until the Unifixer 65 reaches the requested temperature 215 C before starting to use the Unifixer 65 This takes about 35 min Note Refer to the local ...

Page 38: ...e machine cool down for 10 minutes Step 3 Switch off the power switch located at the back of the machine Note Make sure no objects such as protection paper transfer paper or fabrics are on or near the Unifixer 65 Due to static electricity it might happen that the protection paper transfer paper or fabric is being pulled into the machine again Note The machine may be switched off while the temperat...

Page 39: ...run the machine the emergency stop must be released and the user protection cover must be in working position Once done press on the reset button to reset the safety mechanisms Refer to Operation panel on page 34 When switching the machine on with the main switch press the safety reset button to activate the machine Important If a situation requires an immediate shutdown of all activities push the...

Page 40: ...t does not stand excess amount of heat with a risk of burning or melting when exposed to too much heat The following is a technical drawing of how to load your media The arrows next to the print roll indicate the printed side The arrows next to the textile roll indicate the side on which you want the print to be transferred Note When loading protection paper fabric or transfer paper make sure no t...

Page 41: ...of media that can be loaded are following Step 2 Load the self locking core in the Unifixer 65 Push the shaft in its left support and twist it a bit so that it locks it in position Media Max diameter Max weight Protection paper 250 mm 9 84 100 kg 220 lbs Printed transfer paper 250 mm 9 84 100 kg 220 lbs Textile 250 mm 9 84 100 kg 220 lbs Note The core of your media should have a diameter of 76 mm ...

Page 42: ...Secure the locker in the lower position with the spring screw It is necessary to lock the shafts to prevent that they are pulled out of their support while running Step 4 At the back of the machine foresee 3 empty cores One empty core for the protection paper another for the transfer paper and third empty core for the textile ...

Page 43: ...e protection paper in a V shape Step 6 Open the front cover Step 7 Position the protection paper correctly on the shaft Note Before loading the protection paper into the Unifixer 65 verify that the protection paper is larger than the printed transfer paper This to protect the felt belt ...

Page 44: ...as possible Step 9 Close the cover and push the reset button Note Be careful not to crush your fingers when performing this action Make sure that the protection cover is open when doing this Never load the protection paper over the protection cover this will result in damage to protection cover and possibly to the Unifixer 65 ...

Page 45: ...der the tension bar and over the swing arms to the protection paper take up and fix it Step 12 In front of the Unifixer 65 take the transfer paper and move it over the tension bar onto the platform Note In case the protection paper tears apart when it is already loaded the tension is too high Lower the tension on the protection paper with the brakes Note Make sure that the speed adjustment is set ...

Page 46: ...3 Place the transfer paper flat on the table with equal tension to the left and right side Step 14 Carefully insert the transfer paper until it is being grabbed by the belt and protection paper Note Make sure that the printed side of the transfer paper is facing up ...

Page 47: ...pushing down the fabric the transfer paper will guide the fabric into the Unifixer 65 Step 16 At the back of the Unifixer 65 the transfer paper will come seconds earlier then the fabric It is essential that both the transfer paper and fabric are loaded correctly for optimum output quality Note Make sure that the side of the fabric you want to print is facing down onto the transfer paper ...

Page 48: ...ics 48 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 Transfer paper load the transfer paper behind the first tensioning swingbar over the second one Afterwards lead the transfer paper behind the tensioning bar and fix the transfer paper to the empty core ...

Page 49: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics AP 75393 Revision 1 1 49 5 Fabric load the fabric before the first tensioning swingbar over the second one Afterwards fix the fabric to the empty core ...

Page 50: ...AP 75393 Revision 1 1 5 3 2 Loading media for fixing direct printed fabric The following is a technical drawing of how to load your media The arrows next to the textile roll indicate the side on which you want the print to be transferred ...

Page 51: ...t and dimensions of media that can be loaded is as follows Step 2 Load the self locking core in the Unifixer 65 Push the shaft in its left support and twist it a bit so that it locks it in position Media Max diameter Max weight Protection paper 250 mm 9 84 100 kg 220 lbs Printed textile 250 mm 9 84 100 kg 220 lbs Note The core of your media should have a diameter of 76 mm 3 ...

Page 52: ...ry to lock the shafts to prevent that they are pulled out of their support while running Step 4 Cut the front of the protection paper in a V shape Step 5 Open the front cover Step 6 Position the protection paper correctly on the shaft Note Before loading the protection paper into the Unifixer 65 verify that the protection paper is larger than the printed transfer paper This to protect the felt bel...

Page 53: ...aper with your hands as deep as possible Note Be careful not to crush your fingers when doing this Make sure that the protection cover is open when doing this Never ever load the protection paper over the protection cover this will result in damage to protection cover and possibly to the Unifixer 65 ...

Page 54: ...belt will grab the protection paper Step 10 At the back of the Unifixer 65 grab the out coming protection paper and move it under the 2 tension bars to the protection paper take up and fix it Note In case the protection paper tears apart when it is already loaded the tension is too high Lower the tension on the protection paper with the brakes ...

Page 55: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics AP 75393 Revision 1 1 55 5 Step 11 In front of the Unifixer 65 cut the front of the second roll of protection paper in a V shape ...

Page 56: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics 56 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 Step 12 Load the second layer of protection paper over the tension bar onto the platform ...

Page 57: ...on 1 1 57 5 Step 13 Carefully insert the protection paper until it is being grabbed Step 14 At the back of the machine grab the protection paper and load it to the empty core Note Make sure that the speed adjustment is set to the working conditions ...

Page 58: ...aper with equal tension left and right By slightly pushing down the protection paper will guide the fabric into the Unifixer 65 Step 16 On the back of the Unifixer 65 lead the fabric in front of the first tension swing arm directly to the empty core on the middle shaft Note Make sure that the side of the fabric you want to print is facing up ...

Page 59: ...rease the working temperature or the heat exposure contact time The right combination of speed and heat on the machine will enable you to reach your expected quality level It is recommended to increase the set temperature by 10 15 C above the working temperature in order to compensate possible loss of heat caused by thermal exchanges between the media and the heating drum While heating up the mach...

Page 60: ...button Refer to Operation panel on page 34 Backwards This button has to be kept pressed in order to keep driving reverse motion The reverse speed is adjusted with the speed adjustment button as for the forward mode Refer to Operation panel on page 34 5 4 3 Media tension adjustment The brake handles enable to adjust the tension of the media Adjusting the tension can be necessary in case you notice ...

Page 61: ...mple to another building or to an exhibition there are several topics that you need to keep in mind Make sure all media is removed from the shafts all shafts are safely secured if necessary with some extra tape or wire the quartz glass heating element is removed from the Unifixer 65 In case of removal follow the procedure in Installing the heating element on page 23 in reverse order all support fe...

Page 62: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Basics 62 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 ...

Page 63: ...ny problems caused by use of non original Mutoh spare parts or other consumables will not be covered by the warranty Frequency Component Action Immediately Ink waste on the felt belt Let the machine run at working temperature until the remaining ink disappears on the felt belt Weekly Felt belt Gently wash with water and soap Make sure it is completely dry before using again Cleaning the felt belt ...

Page 64: ...ep 1 Let the felt belt running speed between 90 and slow at roughly 180 C Step 2 Brush the belt with a textile brush previously soaked in a soapy water mix Begin to brush the belt like shown on the picture from front calender to the back Step 3 To preserve the felt belt appearance brush the belt clockwise ...

Page 65: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Periodical maintenance AP 75393 Revision 1 1 65 6 Step 4 To finish brush the belt lightly from the front of the calender to the back This to remove felt surplus ...

Page 66: ...User s Guide Unifixer 65 Periodical maintenance 66 AP 75393 Revision 1 1 ...

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