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User’s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS

Preparations before printing

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AP-75810 - Revision 2.0

4.1 

General info on usable media

4.1.1 Media 

compatibility

The Mutoh ValueJet 1608 HS printer offers a wide media compatibility with both uncoated 
and coated media.
The appropriate media needs to be selected in accordance with the application type. Mutoh 
offers a selection of dedicated coated and uncoated media.
Next to this, a wide range of media from known media brands in the market has been tested 
and found compatible with the ValueJet 1608 HS printer.

Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.

Note

For details on the recommended media, visit

 www.Mutoh.eu

 or contact your

local Mutoh dealer.

If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media:

The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to be 
paid by the customer.

For details refer to the “

Periodical maintenance on page 135

” and “

Troubleshooting on 

page 159

”.

If repair is necessary, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

Note

When using tested and compatible media, the print quality is set according to
each media type. 

When printing on non compatible or non-tested media:

Refer to the media specifications of the media supplier for information on the media 
type or appropriate settings for this printer.

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Summary of Contents for ValueJet 1608 HS

Page 1: ...User s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

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Page 3: ...e following The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Belgium nv This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so 7 April 2011 Publi...

Page 4: ... names Note The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification Mutoh Belgium nv has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors but if you find any uncertainties or misprints please call us or the reseller from which you bought this equipment Mutoh Belgium nv shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this e...

Page 5: ...structions 13 1 6 Warning labels 15 Handling the operation procedure labels 15 Location and type of warning labels 16 Chapter 2 Product overview 19 2 1 Features 20 2 2 Names of parts and functions 21 Front section 21 Rear section 22 Operation panel 23 Chapter 3 Basics 27 3 1 Switching the power ON OFF 29 Switching the power ON 29 Switching the power OFF 30 3 2 Loading media 32 loading rigid media ...

Page 6: ...ing the ink bags 61 3 6 Emptying the waste bottle 66 3 7 Transfer and transportation 67 Transferring the printer 67 Transporting the printer 68 3 8 Longstore 69 Longstore procedure 69 Chapter 4 Preparations before printing 71 4 1 General info on usable media 72 Media compatibility 72 Printing area 73 Notes on handling media 74 Notes on storing media 74 4 2 Test print 75 Overview and functions of t...

Page 7: ...ng operation 94 Cutting media 95 Changing and confirming settings while printing 96 Pause printing 98 5 3 Menu setup on the operation panel 99 Panel setup menu overview 99 Menu setup procedure 99 Menu overview 101 5 4 Panel Setup Menu 105 Menu 1 Setup 105 Menu 2 5 131 Menu 7 Version 132 Menu 8 Sleep mode 132 Chapter 6 Periodical maintenance 135 6 1 Done by end user 136 Keeping optimum printing con...

Page 8: ...leshooting 159 7 1 Malfunctions and failures 161 Problems in installation and introduction 161 Cannot print at all 162 Media related troubleshooting 164 Printing related troubleshooting 167 Air pressure related troubleshooting 170 7 2 Error messages 171 Status messages 171 Error message display and remedies 174 Data error display and solutions 176 Command error display and remedies 176 Error requi...

Page 9: ...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 submenu is attached to a prod...

Page 10: ...s room volume unforced ventilation print mode number of printers in the room heaters settings kind of media use of extra dryers print production Because of differences in local regulations and working conditions it s recommended to consult a local consultancy agency to determine the regulations involved An acknowledge laboratory can determine the total amount of released VOCs in the atmosphere and...

Page 11: ...oves especially when handling the waste ink After spill remove contaminated clothing After inhalation if difficulties occur after vapour aerosol has been inhaled remove to fresh air and seek medical attention After skin contact wash thoroughly with soap and water After eye contact wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water while eyelids held open After swallowing rinse mouth an...

Page 12: ...on the degree of risc or the scale of accident Read the following explanations carefully and follow the instructions in this manual Safety terms Details Important Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury Caution Must be observed to avoid bodily injury moderate or light or damage to your equipment Notes Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of you...

Page 13: ... use the cable with any other electrical device Do not handle the cable with wet hands Be aware of all caution and warning labels to avoid potentially hazardous situations Do not disable any safety precautions systems Do not operate the unit unless all parts are mounted Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your machine Doing so may result in the machine tipping or falling over and causing inj...

Page 14: ... agents Doing so may result in damage or paint peeling from the casing Do not bend or pull the waste fluid tube Doing so may cause waste fluid to leak out and malfunction of the product Do not tilt the machine place it against a wall or turn it upside down Doing so may cause ink to leak inside the machine Movement after transport is also not covered by the warranty When cutting roll media be caref...

Page 15: ...er 1 6 1 Handling the operation procedure labels Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Note Check whether all the warning labels can be read If the letters or illustrations on the label are not clear remove the dirt from the label Use cloth water and mild detergent to remove the dirt from the label avoid either organic solvents or gasoline if warning labels...

Page 16: ...User s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS Safety instructions 16 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 1 6 2 Location and type of warning labels 4 6 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 17: ...れが あります Normal cleaning should be done once a week if the printer is not used for a long period If the printer is left without cleaning the ink will be hardened inside the head nozzle and may cause the head trouble 長期間プリンタを使用しない場合は 週に一度ノーマルクリーニングを行って ください クリーニングを行わずに放置すると ヘッドノズル内でインクが固まりヘッド 故障の原因となります Do not give a direct wind from a fan or air conditioner to the machine A wind may dry the ink in ...

Page 18: ...タシート MSDS をお読みくだ さい 取扱い作業場所は火気の無い所で行い 換気を十分に行ってく ださい インクを皮膚 目 衣服に接触させたり 誤飲しないよう十分 に注意して取扱ってください また 蒸気を吸込まないよう注意してください 取扱中はなるべくインクとの接触を避けるため 保護マスク 保護メガネ 保護手袋 長袖 長ズボン等を着用してください 作業衣等に付着した場合は その汚れをよく落としてください 取扱い後は 手洗い及びうがいを十分に行ってください 食品に近づけないでください 子供の手の届かないところへ保管してください VJ以外には使用しないでください 皮膚に付着した場合は多量の石鹸水で洗い流し 皮膚に 刺激を感じたり変化がある場合は医師の診断を受けてく ださい 目に入った場合は多量の水道水で洗い流し 出来るだけ 早く医師の診断を受けてください 誤って飲み込んだ場合は吐き出さないでく...

Page 19: ...ct overview AP 75810 Revision 2 0 19 Chapter 2 Product overview Features 20 Names of parts and functions 21 Front section 21 Rear section 22 Operation panel 23 Operation keys 24 Display section 25 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 20: ... are used for printing in order to reproduce sharp and vivid colours This printer uses 880 ml of large capacity ink bags with a dedicated S C card Use of variable dots can also improve colour reproduction Multi heater Heaters are installed at three locations Pre Heater Platen Heater Drier allowing the ink to fix better on media and dry quickly The built in air heater improves fixing and drying of ...

Page 21: ...edia guide Used to feed media smoothly through the printer The media guide incorporates the heaters to dry ink 6 Platen The heater is installed inside of the front cover 7 Pressure rollers Used to hold the media down while printing 8 Media cut groove Use this groove to manually cut the media 9 Maintenance cover Only open and close when cleaning the cleaning wiper unit or when cleaning around the p...

Page 22: ...S C card slot Slot that holds the S C card 5 Media guide Used to feed the media smoothly through The media guide incorporates the heater system 6 AC inlet Used to connect the power cables 7 Network interface connector Connects a network interface cable 8 Waste fluid tank To collect the discharged waste ink 9 Waste fluid valve Open and close when discharging waste fluid 10 Solenoid valve unit Contr...

Page 23: ... setup on the operation panel on page 99 When performing various operations in the operation panel please refer to Operating from the operation panel on page 93 8 9 3 15 17 16 6 5 11 12 1 13 14 10 2 7 4 Note The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on the printer status Normal or Setup menu display Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 24: ...y Changes made in the setting are discarded Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal 4 The following menu changes the set value Origin menu Nozzle Check Press and hold two seconds or more to perform Nozzle Check printing 5 Sets Cleaning Mode Down the menu level in the directory tree 6 Backward Media is fed backwards Changes to the previous item in the displayed menu The setting is changed to the f...

Page 25: ...w Lamp OFF The head height is set to High 13 Wave lamp Green Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz Lamp OFF The Effect menu is set to None 14 Fine S Fine lamp Green Lamp ON The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine Lamp OFF The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz When the Wave lamp is OFF the Effect menu is set to None 15 Strong lamp Green Lamp ON Cleaning Mode is set to Strong When the...

Page 26: ...User s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS Product overview 26 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 27: ...a retainers 42 How to work with the media retainers 43 Head height adjustment 46 Adjusting the pressure on the media 48 Heater settings 50 Pre heater temperature setting 51 Platen Heater temperature setting 53 Drier temperature setting 55 Air Heater temperature setting 57 Using the air heater 59 Filter connection 59 Setting the Air nozzle pressure 60 Adjusting the air pressure 60 Replacing the ink...

Page 28: ... Guide ValueJet 1608 HS Basics 28 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 Preparation before moving 67 Reinstalling 68 Transporting the printer 68 Longstore 69 Longstore procedure 69 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 29: ...he initial operation is complete the printer enters Normal Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Note If there is a problem during the initial operation the operation panel displays a message and the printer may stop operating In case the operation stops refer to Troubleshooting on page 159 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 30: ... to the left The cleaning wiper raises The operation panel displays CR Maintenance End Step 4 Clean the cleaning wiper unit Refer to Cleaning the cleaning wiper unit and head cap unit on page 144 Note If pressing the POWER or the power indication light lights up green the power is ON Press the key once again to switch OFF the printer In case the head temperature is higher than 41 C the Head coolin...

Page 31: ...al position The print head returns to its original position The printer powers OFF Note If you wish to bypass the maintenance press CANCEL Be aware that proper maintenance is necessary to obtain perfect printing quality Note When powering OFF the printer wait for 10 seconds or more before powering ON again If you do not use the printer for a long period raise the media loading lever 1 Lever 1 Down...

Page 32: ...mend working with the rigid printing tables when printing on rigid materials Please refer to the Installation Guide of the rigid printing tables for more information Note Use mild detergent to wipe off dirt or dust before using thick media When printing on thick media use both air and platen heater When printing using only one of the heaters the heated surface of the thick media expands which warp...

Page 33: ...peration panel displays Media end Step 2 Raise the media loading lever The operation panel displays Lever Up Caution Do not operate the media loading lever during initial operation and printing The printhead may touch the pressure rollers and cause malfunction 1 N Description 1 Media loading lever Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 34: ...making use of the media guidance system Step 6 Manually feed the media through Dowel Note When loading rigid media make sure that the outer pressure rollers are at least half covered If the outer pressure rollers are not half covered reposition the dowels so that the outer pressure rollers are fully covered 1 2 1 2 1 2 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 35: ...35 3 Step 7 Lever down Step 8 Remove the dowels Step 9 Close the front cover Step 10 The operation panel displays media type setup menu Step 11 Press or to select the type of media 1 N Description 1 Media loading lever Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 36: ...kness is detected and the optimum distance of the printhead from the platen is automatically adjusted The operation panel displays Change Step 13 To change the setting value for the head height press or and change the setting Note Before starting the printing operation make sure to remove the dowels This to ensure unstraight media follows the correct feeding path Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com...

Page 37: ...een the roll media holders wider than the roll media width Note The following media can be attached to the scroller supplied with this unit Outer diameter 150 mm or less Tube diameter 3 inch Weight maximum 30 kg Length maximum 50 m Width maximum 1 625 mm Thickness maximum 0 3 mm N Description 1 Left roll media holder 2 Right roll media holder 3 Roll media 4 Fixing lever Downloaded From ManualsPrin...

Page 38: ...n 2 0 Step 2 Fix the left roll media holder Step 3 Set the roll media to the left roll media holder 1 1 2 N Description 1 Left roll media holder 2 Fixing lever 1 2 N Description 1 Left roll media holder 2 Roll media Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 39: ...ixing levers of the media holders move the roll media to the centre and tighten the levers 1 3 2 N Description 1 Right roll media holder 2 Roll media 3 Fixing lever Note Press the holders to the printer to fix the roll media holders 2 3 3 1 2 1 3 4 4 N Description 1 Left roll media holder 2 Right roll media holder 3 Roll media 4 Fixing lever Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 40: ... Load media Step 3 Press or to select the type of media Step 4 Press ENTER Note After changing the media type reset the media feed compensation Note If not touching any keys for 10 seconds or pressing CANCEL when in the media type setup menu the printer starts media initial operation with the media type displayed on the panel Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 41: ...ays Media Initial After media initial operation is complete the operation panel displays Ready to Print and the display shifts to Normal The procedure for setting media type is complete Caution When setting the Media Initial menu to Off TopWidth or Width the head height initial operation will not be conducted When the operation panel displays Warning mm check if the value matches the thickness of ...

Page 42: ...d to install the rigid printing tables These tables will smoothly guide your media through the printer For more information please refer to the installation guide of the rigid printing tables 3 3 3 Media retainers Some media tends to curl and cockle which could lead to head crashes Media retainers keep the media edges pushed down Note When using roll media we recommend you to always use the media ...

Page 43: ...e media retainers Step 1 Display the Side margin menu on the operation panel Step 2 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 3 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType i Step 4 Press the or to select Set4 Side Margin Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 44: ...rgin mm Step 6 Set up the margins side margins to 10 mm while printing Step 7 Press or to select Side Margin 10 mm Step 8 Press Enter After saving the setting the operation panel displays Set4 Side Margin Step 9 Press Cancel several times The operation panel returns to Normal Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 45: ...edia retainers when the media thickness is larger then 0 5mm Caution If media is jammed when using media retainers stop using the printer and do not remove the jammed media by force This could deform the media retainers Using the printer with deformed media retainers could damage the grid roller or print head If the media retainers are deformed contact your local Mutoh dealer 1 1 4 3 2 1 4 2 3 1 1...

Page 46: ...ead height allows you to prevent head crashes Follow the procedure below to adjust the head height Step 1 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display Step 2 Press the The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 3 Press Enter The operation panel displays Media Type 1 Note If raising the head height high print quality is not guarante...

Page 47: ...rint Mode Step 6 Press the or to change the setting value Step 7 Press Enter The value set is saved The operation panel displays 9 Thickness Ajst Step 8 Press Cancel several times The operation panel returns to Normal Head height adjustment is complete Note The valid range is as follows Upper limit 11 0 mm Lower limit 0 0 mm Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 48: ... media loading lever is raised Step 2 Measure the thickness of the media you are loading with callipers Step 3 Open the left maintenance cover Step 4 Turn the pressure adjustment handle and adjust it so that it comes to the level measured in previous step 2 1 3 N Description 1 Pressure adjustment handle 2 White line 3 Media thickness gradation Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 49: ...ance cover Note Depending on the media type even when measured media thickness is set feeding accuracy may not be stabilized In such cases turn the pressure adjustment handle to shift the white line towards MAX But make sure to avoid that the pressure roller leave marks on the media Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 50: ...ater Blows hot air on the media surface while printing on thick media to accelerate drying of the ink Set appropriate heater temperatures depending on the media The following is a guide for temperature settings For marking films Pre heater 45 C Platen heater 40 C Drier 50 C Air heater 130 C For 5 mm plastic cardboard Pre heater Off Platen heater Off Drier Off Air heater 160 C Note When printing on...

Page 51: ...emperature following the procedure below Step 1 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 2 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 3 Press Enter The operation panel displays Media Type 1 Step 4 Press the or to select the media type for using Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 52: ...ss or to select 3 Pre heater Step 7 Press Enter The operation panel displays Pre heater Off Step 8 Press or to set the pre heater temperature Step 9 Press Enter The temperature of pre heater is set Note The selected media Type 1 to 30 is displayed in Refer to Set 1 MediaType menu on page 106 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 53: ...setting Follow the procedure below to set the platen heater temperature Step 1 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 2 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 3 Press Enter The operation panel displays Media Type 1 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 54: ...e Step 6 Press the or to select 4 Platen heater Step 7 Press Enter The operation panel displays Platen heater 42 C Step 8 Press or to set the platen heater temperature Step 9 Press Enter The temperature of platen heater is set Note The selected media Type 1 to 30 is displayed in Refer to Set 1 MediaType menu on page 106 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 55: ...setting Follow the procedure below to set the drier temperature Step 1 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 2 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 3 Press Enter The operation panel displays Media Type 1 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 56: ...lays 1 Print Mode Step 6 Press or to select 5 After heater Step 7 Press Enter The operation panel displays After heater Off Step 8 Press or to set the drier temperature Step 9 Press Enter The temperature of drier is set Note The selected media Type 1 to 30 is displayed in Refer to Set 1 MediaType menu on page 106 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 57: ...heater on page 59 for more information Follow the procedure below to set the air heater temperature Step 1 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 2 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 3 Press Enter The operation panel displays Media Type 1 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 58: ... 1 Print Mode Step 6 Press or to select 7 Air heater Step 7 Press Enter The operation panel displays Air heater 190 C Step 8 Press or to set the air heater temperature Step 9 Press Enter The temperature of air heater is set Note The selected media Type 1 to 30 is displayed in Refer to Set 1 MediaType menu on page 106 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 59: ...FF Step 2 Power the air compressor ON Step 3 Power ON the printer Step 4 Set the temperature of air heater Refer to Air Heater temperature setting on page 57 When printing starts the air heater automatically operates Caution The supplied air must comply to ISO 8573 1 1 1 2 1 6 2 2001 If using air that does not satisfy the quality grade it may not only cause inappropriate printing results but may a...

Page 60: ...es is 0 06 0 2 MPa The needle on the gauge must be at or just below the first thick mark on the gauge Step 1 To adjust the pressure pull straight up on the knob Turn counter clockwise to decrease the pressure Turn clockwise to increase the pressure Note For more information concerning the air quality refer to Using the air heater on page 59 Air pressure valve knob Note As a general rule the air pr...

Page 61: ...et added to the ink kit Caution Before using the ink and cleaning cassettes be sure to read and understand the msds sheets which come together with the ink and cleaning cassettes Note If displaying Ink End printing operation is suspended even during printing If displaying Ink End you cannot print until inserting the new ink bag If there is no ink bag for replacement at hand leave the empty ink bag...

Page 62: ...e ink bags If disassembled there is a possibility that ink might come into contact with eyes or skin Note Do not shake the ink bags strongly Doing so may cause ink leakage Do not disassemble the ink bags A disassembled ink bags cannot be used When moving an ink bag from a cold place to warm place keep the ink bag for three hours or more in the new printing environment before printing Do not refill...

Page 63: ...posed of in compliance with local regulations Note Open the bag just before placing the ink bag in the bag slot Leaving the ink bag open for a long time may result in abnormal printing Use the ink bag within the expiration date Using an ink with an expired shelf life may affect print quality If not using the ink bags while installed in the printer replace the ink three months after installing it i...

Page 64: ...nding on the colours of the ink bag Match the mark on each slot with the colour of the ink bag Insert the S C card all the way to the end of the slot Shake the new ink bag two or three times gently side ways and front to back then turn it over and shake again before inserting it into the ink bag slot 1 2 N Description 1 S C card 2 S C card slot 1 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 65: ...on 2 0 65 3 Insert the new ink bag into the ink bag slot and push the slot all the way to the end of the slot Step 6 Confirm that the operation panel returns to Normal 1 2 N Description 1 Ink bag 2 Ink bag slot Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 66: ...ial on the floor under the waste fluid tank Step 3 Open the waste fluid valve and transfer the waste fluid to the container Step 4 After pouring the waste fluid into the empty container close the waste fluid valve Step 5 Wipe the opening of the waste fluid valve with a cloth Important Waste fluid is considered industrial waste Proper waste fluid disposal according to industrial waste disposal laws...

Page 67: ...move the tube from the solenoid valve unit Step 3 Dispose the waste fluid Step 4 Remove all cables such as power cables Step 5 Loosen the 4 adjusters of the stand Caution Move the printer while maintaining a horizontal position Do not slant the printer prop it against a wall or turn it upside down There is a possibility that the ink inside the printer may leak 1 1 1 N Description 1 Adjusters Downl...

Page 68: ...he power cables Step 4 Perform a nozzle check and confirm that there is no clogging in the print head 3 7 2 Transporting the printer When transporting the printer it is necessary to pack in the same condition as purchased using protective and packing materials to protect the printer from vibrations and shocks Note The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for little movement i...

Page 69: ...ibed in this manual refer to the instruction sheet enclosed with the ink to know if a longstore procedure is necessary and how to perform the procedure correct Action Panel message Step 1 Power On the printer Step 2 Press the menu key Menu 1 Setup Step 3 Press the key Set 1 MediaType Step 4 Press the or key to select Set 19 Longstore Set 19 Longstore Step 5 Press Enter Longstore Start Step 6 Press...

Page 70: ...User s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS Basics 70 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 71: ...3 For rigid media 73 For roll media 73 Notes on handling media 74 Notes on storing media 74 Test print 75 Overview and functions of the test prints 75 Performing a Test print 76 Nozzle Check 78 Mode Print 78 Setup print 79 Palette print 80 Set the correct distance adjust Step 81 Basics about the step 81 Media feed compensation value 81 Adjust print 85 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 72: ... warnings before handling the printer Note For details on the recommended media visit www Mutoh eu or contact your local Mutoh dealer If printer failures or malfunctions occur by using non compatible media The printer will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will have to be paid by the customer For details refer to the Periodical maintenance on page 135 and Troubleshooting on page 1...

Page 73: ...or roll media a c b d Printable Area a Max 15mm b 5mm to 25mm c On is set for BtmInterlace 34 9mm Of f i s setfor BtmInterlace 60 3mm d 5mm to 25mm Media feeding direction a c b d a a Max 15mm a from the second pages onwards in continuos printing 5mm b 5mm to 25mm c 5mm d 5mm to 25mm Media feeding direction for roll media Printable Area Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 74: ...ams and bad print quality caused by media expansion or contraction Media has a printable side and a non printable side Printing on the non print side can cause blurs and blots Always handle media with dry and clean hands to avoid bad print quality When the printer will be unused for more than 24 hours remove the media to prevent media floating media jams and degradation of the print quality Avoid ...

Page 75: ...heck the head nozzles Mode Print Used to confirm Print quality Effect Pre Heater Temperature Platen heater temperature Drier temperature Air heater temperature Adjustment Value Set list To check the current setup of the printer All Setup List To make an overview of the complete setup list Palette To compare outputs colours with printing colours Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 76: ... Step 1 Verify that the printer is ON and that the media is more than an A3 size Step 2 Verify that the printer is in Normal mode Press menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Press or to select Menu 2 TestPrint Press The operation panel displays Test1 NozzleCheck Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 77: ...st All Setup List Palette Step 4 Press ENTER Start Test print for the selected item Step 5 Repeat the previous steps when performing test print for other items Step 6 Press Cancel to exit from the test print Note When setting Banner 1 or Banner 2 in the print mode menu the test print menu does not display PalettePrint Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 78: ...mperature Air heater set temperature Adjustment value Note If the nozzle check result indicates that the checked points are blurred or missing clean the head Refer to Nozzle Check on page 78 for more information Perform the nozzle check once again after the head has been cleaned Note For the printing procedure refer to Test print on page 75 Note For the printing procedure refer to Test print on pa...

Page 79: ... 250 0 250m m 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 0pul se 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 3...

Page 80: ...ette print Used to compare pen colours used on the computer to the printing colours Note When setting Banner 1 or Banner2 in the Print Mode menu the test print menu does not display PalettePrint For the printing procedure refer toTest print on page 75 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 81: ...ust the pressure on the media Refer to Adjusting the pressure on the media on page 48 Step 2 Adjust the media feed compensation value Refer to Media feed compensation value on page 81 Media feed compensation value Step 1 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 2 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 3 Press Enter The operation panel displays Media Type 1 Step 4 P...

Page 82: ... 13 Press Enter The operation panel displays Init 250 0 250 mm Step 14 Press the or and enter the measured value in step 3 Step 15 Press Enter The initial adjustment value is saved The operation panel displays PF2 Initial Change Step 16 Press the or to select PF3 Confirm Print Step 17 Press Enter The operation panel displays Feed Length 250 mm The feeding length for confirmation adjustment printin...

Page 83: ...stance between the two pluses in the confirmation print using a ruler Then confirm that the distance matches the feeding length when printing If the distance does not match the feeding length perform previous steps again If the distance matches the feeding length proceed to the next step Step 21 Display the Media feed compensation menu on the operation panel in the same way as previous Step 22 Pre...

Page 84: ...s or to select PF5 Micro Change Step 25 Press Enter The operation panel displays Micro 0pulse Step 26 Press or and enter the micro adjustment value according to the printing result in previous step Step 27 Press Enter The micro adjustment value is saved The operation panel displays PF5 Micro Change Step 28 Press Cancel several times The operation panel returns to Normal The adjustment of media fee...

Page 85: ...edia Step 2 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu1 Setup Step 3 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Note This printer has been adjusted for optimum print quality before shipment at the Mutoh factory Align the print head when the print quality decreases after the installation environment or the media has been changed Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 86: ...e operation panel displays 1 Print Mode Step 7 Press Enter The operation panel displays Mode Graphics 2 Step 8 Press or to select the printing mode to use Step 9 Press ENTER Step 10 Press Cancel several times Step 11 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup Step 12 Press or to select Menu3 Adjust Print Step 13 Press The operation panel displays Adj 1 Confirm Downloaded From ManualsPrin...

Page 87: ... quality priority mode Display the Adjust Print menu on the operation panel in the same way as in step 5 Step 17 Press or to select Adj 5 Bi D Quality Step 18 Press Enter Start Bi D Quality pattern printing Check three print samples that printed with Bi D Quality pattern and select the number that is not out of alignment 4 is selected in the next printing sample Step 19 Press or to enter the numbe...

Page 88: ...tep 20 Press Enter The set value for Bi D Quality is registered The operation panel returns to Normal Step 21 Register the setting for Bi D Normal two way printing normal mode in the same way as in step 8 The procedure for Alignment is complete Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 89: ...ttings while printing 96 Procedure for changing and confirming settings while printing 96 Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing 97 Pause printing 98 Menu setup on the operation panel 99 Panel setup menu overview 99 Menu setup procedure 99 Menu overview 101 Panel Setup Menu 105 Menu 1 Setup 105 Set 1 MediaType menu 106 Set 2 Effect menu 115 Set 3 Spitting menu 117 Set 4 Side marg...

Page 90: ...17 Ink status menu 126 Set 18 Roll Length menu 126 Set 19 longstore menu 127 Set 20 CR Maintenance menu 127 Set 21 Initialization menu 128 Set 22 Life times menu 128 Set 23 IP address menu 129 Set 24 Subnet mask menu 129 Set 25 Gateway menu 130 Set 26 BtmInterlace menu 130 Set 27 Startup clean menu 131 Menu 2 5 131 Menu 7 Version 132 Menu 8 Sleep mode 132 Timer setting menu 133 Sleep Mode Start me...

Page 91: ...garding printing can be made from the operation panel The various printing functions can be performed on the operation panel In this mode various setup items IP address etc can be set on the operation panel Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Note Essential settings for normal printing can be modified on the printer driver the graphics application softwar...

Page 92: ...al mode When the printer is at the Setup menu display perform on of the following operations to shift to the Normal display Press Cancel In the setup menu leave the keys untouched for 3 minutes Normal Setup Menu Display Menu key Cancel key Leave the printer as it is for 3 minutes Note The printer will not return to the normal status even when leaving the keys untouched for 3 minutes when displayin...

Page 93: ...e procedure below to feed media Step 1 Confirm that the operation panel is Normal Step 2 Check that the media loading lever is down Step 3 Press Forward or Backward Feeds the media forward or backward Step 4 Release the key after feeding media to the desired position Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 94: ...nter operates as follows Printer status Operation with CANCEL pressed During printing Terminates printing and deletes the remaining data in the printer Receiving Converting Deletes the received analysed data and the subsequent data Note If saving a large amount of data on the printer the operation panel may not return to normal when pressing CANCEL once In such cases wait for a few seconds and pre...

Page 95: ...azor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide and cut the roll media Caution When printing is finished the media guide is at high temperature Wait until the media guide has cooled down sufficiently Caution Pay attention to the following points when you cut roll media When you hold media do not place your finger on the media cut groove Move the razor blade along the media cut groove 1 2 3 N...

Page 96: ... Follow the procedure below to change or confirm settings for the Panel setup menu Step 1 Confirm that the printer is in one of the following conditions Receiving Analysing Printing Warming up Pre heating Step 2 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Print Start Step 3 Press or to change or confirm settings Note Refer to Settings that can be changed or confirmed while printing on page 97 f...

Page 97: ... heater temperature does not reach the set value during warming up printing starts Temperature Pre Check the current Pre Heater temperature Platen Check the current Platen Heater temperature After Check the current Drier temperature Pre Heater Off 30 C to 50 C Change the Pre Heater temperature Platen Heater Off 30 C to 50 C Change the Platen Heater temperature After Heater Off 30 C to 50 C Change ...

Page 98: ... the print during printing Follow the procedure below to pause or restart printing Step 1 Press The printer pauses the current job The operation panel displays PrintRestart ENTER Step 2 To restart printing press ENTER Note Quality can not be guaranteed when pausing a print Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 99: ...l be confirmed When setup items have a submenu the display shifts to the next menu Setup item Description Menu 1 Setup Various settings of the printer are configured Menu 2 Test print Performs nozzle check of the print head and setup list Menu 3 Adjust print Prints an adjust test pattern Menu 4 Cleaning Perform head cleaning Menu 5 Option Set up the contents of the setup menu Menu 7 Version Displa...

Page 100: ...5 To save the changed setting press Enter The setting is saved and displays the next setup item Step 6 Press Cancel to exit from the setup The previous setup menu is displayed When displaying the main menu the screen turns to Normal Note If you press Cancel or without pressing Enter after changing a setting the change will not be saved Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 101: ... print Micro print Micro change Pre Heater Platen Heater After Heater StandbyHeating Air Heater Vacuum fan Low High OFF Thickness Adjst Set 2 Effect None 1 None 2 Wave 1 Wave 2 Fuzz 1 Fuzz 2 WOW 1 WOW 2 Fine Wave 1 Fine Wave 2 Fine Fuzz 1 Fine Fuzz 2 A S Fine Wave B S Fine Wave Set 3 Spitting Origin On Media Set 4 Side Margin Set 5 Media initial Set 6 Media width Media Width check Set 7 Take Up OF...

Page 102: ...g time Printing time Before print Set 17 Ink status Set 18 Roll length OFF Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Set 19 Longstore Start Remove cartridges Set 20 CR Maint Start End Set 21 Initialization ALL Media Type Except media type Set 22 Life times Head Pump CR Motor PF Motor Set 23 IP address Set 24 Subnet mask Set 25 Gateway Set 26 BtmInterlace OFF ON Set 27 Startup clean OFF Economy Normal Strong Set 28 Tem...

Page 103: ...Test Print Test 1 NozzleCheck Test 2 Mode Print Test 3 Set List Test 4 All Set list Test 5 Palette Menu 3 Adjust Print Adj 1 Confirm Adj 5 Bi D Quality Adj 6 Bi D Normal Menu 4 Cleaning Time Short Time Normal Time Long Time Little charge Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 104: ... 10 Prev Stick 11 Pre Heat 12 Head Travel 13 Multistrike 14 Strike wait 15 Slant check 16 Auto Cleaning 17 Ink Status 18 Roll Length 19 Longstore 20 CR Maintenance 21 Initialization 22 Life Times 23 IP Address 24 Subnet Mask 25 Gateway 26 BtmInterlace 27 Startup Clean 29 ALL ON 30 ALL OFF Menu 7 Version Ver M C Menu 8 Sleep mode Set timer 1 24 hours Start Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals...

Page 105: ...for the heating operation of the air heater Set 12 Head travel Set up the distance to move the print head while printing Set 13 Multistrike Set up the multi strike per swath Set 14 strike wait Set up the waiting time while overwrite printing Set 15 Slant Check Set up the slanting detecting between two consecutive print jobs Set 16 Auto Cleaning Set up the auto cleaning time while printing Set 17 I...

Page 106: ...rint are configured Setup item Settings Description Media Type 1 Settings for the media type to print are configured It is possible to set 30 different user settings as Type 1 to Type30 for printing Type 2 Type 29 Type 30 CANCEL Cancels the settings and shifts to the previous menu Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 107: ...he used print data or print speed ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy PF Adjust Various settings on the media feed compensation can be set shifts to the next hierarchy Pre Heater Set up the Pre Heater temperature ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy Platen Heater Set up the Platen Heater temperature ENTER shifts to the next hierarchy After Heater Set up the after Heater temperature ENTER shifts to th...

Page 108: ...his to perform high quality printing Graphics 1 to 2 Set this to perform standard printing Banner 1 to 2 Set this to perform high speed printing Quality 2 Graphics 1 Graphics 2 Banner 1 Banner 2 ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Print mode Resolution Print speed Pass Direction Quality 1 1440x1440 dpi N normal 16 Times...

Page 109: ...ub menu Confirm print Performs confirm print ENTER shifts to the sub menu Micro print Performs a micro adjustment print ENTER shifts to the sub menu Micro change set up micro adjustment change ENTER shifts to the sub menu CANCEL shifts to the previous menu Setup item Settings Description FeedLength 100 mm to 250 mm to 500 mm Changes the length of the media feed direction for initial adjust print E...

Page 110: ... to the previous menu Setup item Settings Description FeedLength 100 mm to 250 mm to 500 mm Changes the length of the media feed direction for the confirm print ENTER determines the setting The operation panel displays Printing and the initial adjust print starts After printing the printer enters the Normal state ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting an...

Page 111: ...icro Adjustment Change ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Note Preset temperature of Pre Heater varies depending on the media Setup item Settings Description Pre Heater OFF 30 C to 50 C sets the pre heater temperature 1 Roll media 2 Pre Heater 3 Print head ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL ...

Page 112: ...rint quality Note Preset temperature of Platen Heater varies depending on the media Setup item Settings Description Platen Heater OFF 30 C to 50 C sets the Platen heater temperature 1 Roll media 2 Platen Heater 3 Print head ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 113: ...heater menu OFF 30 C to 50 C sets the Drier temperature 1 Roll media 2 Drier 3 Print head ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Setup item Settings Description StandbyHeating 10 min to 60 min Sets the time to preheat the heaters When the set time has passed all the heaters switch OFF ENTER saves the setting and shifts to ...

Page 114: ... and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Setup item Settings Description VacuumFan Low Set when there is a possibility of a paper jam High Set when using general media OFF The vacuum fan is not used Set when using thick media ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Cancels the setting and shifts to the previous menu Setup it...

Page 115: ... WOW 2 Fine Wave 1 Perform printing at a slower speed than WAVE Set up this menu to improve the print quality compared with WAVE If obvious white lines or vertical banding appears on the print in Fine Wave 1 Set to Fine Wave 2 Fine Wave 2 Fine Fuzz 1 Perform the printing at slower speed than Fuzz Set up this menu to improve the print quality compared with Fuzz If obvious white lines or vertical ba...

Page 116: ...he user to have good quality outputs Gamut boost Because of the previous benefits we clearly see a colour gamut boost using the Intelligent Interweaving technique in combination with dedicated profiles Application Compatibility Thanks to i it is possible to reach predictable output results i availability Six different print modes are available on the ValueJet 1608 HS For each mode 4 different wave...

Page 117: ...evious hierarchy On Media spitting is done on the page margins ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Note When selecting On Media in the spitting menu the value of the side margin is set automatically Setup item Setting Description Side margin 5 mm to 25 mm Set the side margins ENTER Saves the settings and shi...

Page 118: ...aded media If the value is wrong enter the correct value If a wrong value is set the media may damage the print head Setup item Setting Description Media initial OFF The media is not detected Top Width Detect the media width and front edge no thickness Width Detect the media width no thickness Height Off Detect the media thickness only Height T W Detect the media thickness width and front edge Hei...

Page 119: ...n the media width menu may cause ink to be fired on the printer Setup item Setting Description Media width 1000 mm to 1625 mm Sets the media width ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Width confirm mm Display the media width detected while initializing ENTER Saves the settings a...

Page 120: ...it Doing so will result in a not properly functioning system When the winding unit menu is set to Type 1 the setting for the Prev Stick menu is disabled Setup item Setting Description Take Up OFF No use of the winding unit Type 1 Set to Type 1 to use the optional winder ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Do...

Page 121: ...e 000 mm to 1405mm Change the print head position and media feeding distance with the following keys key Decrease the print head transferring distance key Increase the print head transferring distance key Increase the media feeding distance key Decrease the media feeding distance 1 Starting position 2 Media feeding direction ENTER Display Moving Origin Pos and move the print head to the starting p...

Page 122: ...he sticking prevention Feed the media back and forth to prevent sticking ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setup item Setting Description Media heat Pre heat N cnt Sets the number of times the print head moves while preheating the rigid s surface After heat N cnt Sets the number of times the pri...

Page 123: ...ove the print speed since decreasing the transferring range of the print head Machine The print head moves from origin to the maximum paper width ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Multistrike once to 9 times Sets the multistrike count ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to th...

Page 124: ... the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Slant Check OFF Slant check is not being performed ON Performs slant check between 2 consecutive print jobs ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Auto Cleaning Waiting time Set the value for auto cl...

Page 125: ...rs Perform the head cleaning selected in the cleaning menu ENTER Saves the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Printing time 0 min to 180 min Select the time for auto cleaning when the printer is in printing mode 0 min the auto cleaning is not performed Others Perform the head cleaning selecte...

Page 126: ... of K C M and Y colour is displayed CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Roll media OFF Roll length is not used Roll 1 sets the roll media length Roll 2 Roll 3 CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Note When replacing the roll media adjust the roll media length again If the roll media length is not set the residu...

Page 127: ...eration panel Insert Cleaning cartr Insert the cleaning fluid S C cards one by one into the S C card slots and insert the cleaning fluid bags one by one into the ink bag slots ENTER saves the settings and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Note When displaying the CR maintenance menu the printer will not return to its normal status even if ...

Page 128: ...an the media type menu are returned to factory default ENTER the operation panel displays initialling and initialize the setting CANCEL cancels the settings and shifts to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Life times Head Displays the operation life of each part The operation life of a part is indicated by 5 asterisks 100 As the part deteriorates the number of asterisks decrease...

Page 129: ...ss by using the following keys increase the value Decrease the value ENTER Change the value for the next segment CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Note Be sure to set the subnet mask after consulting the network administrator Setup item Setting Description Subnet mask 000 000 000 000 to 255 255 255 25 to 255 255 255 255 Change the subnet makes by using the following keys ...

Page 130: ...iption Gateway 000 000 000 000 to 192 168 001 253 to 255 255 255 255 Change the gateway by using the following keys increase the value Decrease the value ENTER Change the value for the next segment CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description BtmInterlace OFF The BtmInterlace function is not used ON The BtmInterlace function is used ENTER saves the set...

Page 131: ...e printer Normal Automatically performs normal cleaning when switching ON the printer Strong Automatically performs strong cleaning when switching ON the printer ENTER saves the setting and shifts to the previous menu CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Setup item Setting Description Temporary ENTER returns to the previous menu with all setup items displayed CANCEL returns ...

Page 132: ...utomatic head cleaning after the time set in the Timer setting menu has expired Setup item Setting Description Ver M C Main Controller Displays the version of the firmware on the main and controller side CANCEL Save the setting and shift to the previous hierarchy Note The cleaning mode reflects the settings in the operational panel Setup item Setting Description Sleep mode Set timer Sets the auto ...

Page 133: ...er is raised The waste fluid tank is full The ink cassette is empty The ink cassette is removed An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is in the cassette slot When the printer returns to a normal state head cleaning restarts and sleep mode continues If one of the above conditions occurs during head cleaning cleaning stops When the printer returns to a normal state head cleaning restarts ...

Page 134: ...ding lever is raised The waste fluid tank is full The ink cassette is empty The ink cassette is removed An object other than an appropriate ink cassette is inserted in the cassette slot Activate sleep mode again after returning the printer to a normal state During sleep mode pressing ENTER under the circumstances listed above will not return the printer to normal operation Setup item Setting Descr...

Page 135: ...uter case 138 Cleaning the inside of the printer 138 Head cleaning 141 Cleaning the cleaning wiper and around the print head 143 Cleaning the cleaning wiper unit and head cap unit 144 Cleaning around the print head 147 Draining condensated water 150 Replacing the spitting box sponges 152 Cleaning the timing fence 156 Cleaning the P rear sensor surface 157 Done by Authorized Mutoh Technician 158 Do...

Page 136: ... Once a month 7 Replacing the left spitting box sponge Every 6 months 8 Clean timing fences Several times a year 9 Clean P REAR sensor front surface Several times a year 10 Clean pressure rollers Several times a year Note Do not insert or drop metal or other objects through openings of the printer It could lead to an electric shock and or fire When substances or liquids such as water entered the p...

Page 137: ...eep optimum printing conditions there are two items that you need to do You need to print minimum 3m per 2 days You need to shake the ink bags weekly Shaking the ink bags Step 1 Pull out the first ink bag Step 2 Shake the ink bag two or three times gently side ways and front to back Then turn it over and shake again Step 3 Insert the ink bag into the ink bag slot and push the slot all the way to t...

Page 138: ... 3 Cleaning the outer case Wipe out dust and dirt attached to the outer case using a soft cloth 6 1 4 Cleaning the inside of the printer Follow the procedure below to clean the inside of the printer Step 1 Open the front cover Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer 1 N Description 1 Front cover Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 139: ...pply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe out paper powder and ink attached to the platen and media guide Note Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer 1 N Description 1 Pressure roller 1 2 N Description 1 Platen 2 Media guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 140: ...enance 140 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 Step 4 Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted silver colour area in the centre of the grid roller 1 N Description 1 Grid roller Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 141: ...mal Step 2 Confirm that the media loading lever is lowered Step 3 Press to select the cleaning mode Note When not using the printer for a long period one week or more perform a Head cleaning once a week If not performing a head cleaning the print head is clogged Doing so will preserve print quality Remove media when cleaning Cleaning with media loaded may result in head strikes Economy mode Strong...

Page 142: ... completing head cleaning the operation panel shifts to Normal Note If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with one time of Head cleaning perform Strong cleaning If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with several times of Head cleaning refer to Troubleshooting on page 159 and take appropriate measures Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 143: ...d moves to the left The cleaning wiper raises The operation panel displays CR Maintenance End Step 4 Clean the cleaning wiper unit Refer to Cleaning the cleaning wiper unit Step 5 Clean around the print head Refer to Cleaning around the print head Caution Cleaning the wiper and around the print head must be completed before the print head dries The maximum time is about 5 minutes If you exceed thi...

Page 144: ...lace the cleaning stick every week Do not use a cleaning stick that has dried ink on it Make sure to cover the plastic cup that has cleaning fluid with a plastic bag to avoid dust Replace the cleaning fluid poured into the plastic cup every week 1 N Description 1 Maintenance cover Note When cleaning the cleaning wiper Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit Head cleaning may not be perfo...

Page 145: ...ust on the cleaning wiper Cleaning wiper left side Remove the ink and dust from the front and back Cleaning wiper right side Remove the ink and dust from the front and back 1 3 2 N Description 1 Cleaning wiper left side 2 Cleaning stick 3 Head cap unit 1 2 N Description 1 Cleaning wiper right side 2 Cleaning stick Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 146: ...side surface Remove the ink and dust from the front and back Step 3 Using the dropper drop uncontaminated cleaning fluid 0 5ml on the cleaning wiper 1 2 N Description 1 Cleaning wiper right side surface 2 Cleaning stick 1 2 N Description 1 Dropper 2 Cleaning wiper Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 147: ...over on the right side of the printer and close it Close the cover firmly to lock it Cleaning of the cleaning wiper and surrounding area is complete Cleaning around the print head Follow the procedure below to clean around the print head Step 1 Open maintenance cover on the left side of the printer and remove it 2 1 N Description 1 Dropper 2 Head cap unit N Description 1 Maintenance cover Download...

Page 148: ... the nozzle of the print head Doing so may damage the print head Do not touch the head of the cleaning stick Oil on your hands may attach to the cleaning stick causing damage to the print head Make sure to use a cleaning stick and dip it in the specialized cleaning fluid and then clean around the print head Wipe it with a fluid other than cleaning fluid can cause the print head to clog Cleaning st...

Page 149: ...e them Step 4 Assemble the maintenance cover on the left side of the printer and close it Close the cover firmly to lock it Step 5 Press Enter The cleaning wiper returns to its original position The print head returns to its original position Cleaning around the print head is complete N Description 1 Around the print head 2 Head guide area 3 Nozzle 4 Cleaning stick Downloaded From ManualsPrinter c...

Page 150: ...printer and the air compressor are as follows The printer is NOT printing The air compressor is NOT operating Step 2 Place an empty container under the solenoid valve unit Caution Do not use the solenoid valve unit with water inside The water may run into the printer and may damage the printer 3 2 1 N Description 1 Solenoid valve unit 2 Empty container 3 Water inside the solenoid valve unit Downlo...

Page 151: ...id valve unit may contain oil depending on the air compressor in use Follow the local regulation to discard it appropriately When not using the air heater turn the air compressor OFF and disconnect the tube from the solenoid valve unit The filter used for the solenoid valve unit is automatic drain type When the compressor is OFF and the internal pressure lowers down to near atmospheric pressure th...

Page 152: ...ox sponges Step 1 Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the product Printing or other operations are not in progress The operation panel display is Normal Note Make sure to install the spitting box sponges in the printer The spitting box sponges are an essential part When replacing the spitting box sponges keep in mind that the right spitting box sponge should be replaced onc...

Page 153: ...n 2 0 153 6 Step 2 Press Menu The operation panel displays Menu 1 Setup The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display Step 3 Press The operation panel displays Set1 MediaType Step 4 Press or to select Set20 CR Maintenance Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 154: ... display enters the CR Maintenance menu Refer to Set 20 CR Maintenance menu on page 127 Step 6 Press Enter Maintenance starts The print head moves to the left The operation panel displays CR Maintenance End Step 7 Open the front cover Step 8 Open the maintenance cover 1 N Description 1 Maintenance cover Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 155: ...lder Step 10 Install the new spitting box sponge holders to each spitting box 2 1 2 2 N Description 1 spitting box sponge hook 2 spitting box sponge holder Note Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the spitting box sponges If waste fluid comes into contact with the grid roller the surface of the grid roller will be damaged and the media feed function may be affected N Description 1 spitting box ...

Page 156: ...head returns to its original position The operation panel displays CR Mainte Start Step 14 Press Cancel several times The printer enters Normal Spitting box sponge replacement is complete 6 1 9 Cleaning the timing fence Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 Clean the timing fence with a dry poly knit wiper N Description 1 Timing fence Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 157: ...ical maintenance AP 75810 Revision 2 0 157 6 6 1 10 Cleaning the P rear sensor surface Step 1 Open the front cover Step 2 Clean the P rear sensor surface with a swab N Description 1 P rear sensor Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 158: ... in a timely manner It is very important not to skip a maintenance intervention in order to maintain constant print quality and to keep your warranty Please refer to the table below to know what the Authorized Mutoh technician must do N Action Frequency 1 Replace cap of the maintenance station Every 6 months 2 Replace wiper clean the wiper arm Every 6 months 3 Replace dampers Once a year 4 Replace...

Page 159: ...ps or is torn during initialization 164 The media is crumpled during initialization 165 The wrong media size is set during initialization 166 Media jams frequently occur 166 The media veers during printing 167 Printing related troubleshooting 167 Printing is partially stained or incomplete 167 The printing position is incorrect 168 Printing is blurred 168 White or black lines appear on printed med...

Page 160: ...User s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS 160 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 The media is jammed 178 Removing Thick Media 178 Removing Roll Media 178 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 161: ...eaning wiper and around the print head on page 143 3 Are all S C cards and ink bags fully inserted Fully insert all S C cards and ink bags Replacing the ink bags on page 61 4 Is the waste fluid sensor cable inserted Fully insert the waste fluid sensor cable to the waste fluid sensor connector Installation manual N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Is the ink bag cold and frozen Leave the ink bag a...

Page 162: ...und the print head on page 143 N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Is the front cover open or media loading lever raised Close the front cover Lower the media loading lever Setting media type on page 40 2 Is the maintenance cover open Close the maintenance cover Cleaning the cleaning wiper and around the print head on page 143 3 Is the media loaded at an angle Load the media straight Setting media...

Page 163: ...se Remedy Reference 1 Is the network interface cable connected correctly Confirm the types of the cross and straight cables and connect the network interface cable correctly Installation manual 2 Are the network settings configured correctly Configure the network settings correctly Set 23 IP address menu on page 129 3 Match the printer s network settings with the computer side environment Match th...

Page 164: ...ials such as paper attached to the pressurizing roller Clean the pressurizing roller Cleaning the inside of the printer on page 138 5 Is the printer used in an environment other than the one specified such as in direct sunlight Only use the printer in an environment that is specified for use Installation manual 6 Are you using folded torn or rolled media Replace the media Notes on handling media o...

Page 165: ...d to the pressurizing roller Clean the pressurizing roller Cleaning the inside of the printer on page 138 5 Is the printer used in an environment other than specified such as near an air conditioner Only use the printer in an environment that is specified for use Installation manual 6 Are you using folded torn or rolled media Replace the media Notes on handling media on page 74 7 Is each heater se...

Page 166: ...inted on already Use a new media Setting media type on page 40 6 Is the media thickness value correct Re set so that media thickness detection will be conducted and then re set the media Set 5 Media initial menu on page 118 Note If media other than the recommended one is used correct media feeding cannot be assured N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Are you using recommended media Use recommended...

Page 167: ... Is pressure adjustment value set correctly Set an appropriate pressure value Adjusting the pressure on the media on page 48 Note Proper print quality may not be obtained with the media other than the recommended one N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Does the media include moisture Replace it with new media Loading roll media on page 37 2 Are you using folded or wrinkled media 3 Does the media b...

Page 168: ...ing recommended media Use recommended media Setting media type on page 40 2 Are you using thick or thin media Use recommended media Setting media type on page 40 3 Is the media printed on the printing surface Confirm the printing surface of the media and set it correctly Loading roll media on page 37 4 Did you perform Alignment Perform Alignment Set the correct distance adjust Step on page 81 5 Di...

Page 169: ...Perform a Head cleaning Head cleaning on page 141 4 Did you perform an Alignment Perform an Alignment Set the correct distance adjust Step on page 81 5 Did you perform Media feed compensation Perform Media feed compensation Set the correct distance adjust Step on page 81 6 Is each heater set to the appropriate temperature Set it to the appropriate temperature Heater settings on page 50 7 Is pressu...

Page 170: ...adjust Step on page 81 5 Is pressure adjustment value set correctly Set an appropriate pressure value Adjusting the pressure on the media on page 48 N Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Are the nozzles in good condition Perform a Head cleaning Head cleaning on page 141 N Possible cause Remedy 1 Misting or overspray of ink on printed images Lower the air pressure 2 Horizontal banding and colour shif...

Page 171: ...pre heater platen heater and drier 7 Cleaning Cleaning the head Please wait a while Head cleaning on page 141 8 Start Ink Charge E Ink filling starts Press Enter Replacing the ink bags on page 61 9 Insert CleaningCart Washing the head Install the cleaning fluid S C cards and cleaning fluid packs Set 19 longstore menu on page 127 10 During Washing Initial filling ejecting filler fluid Washing the p...

Page 172: ...tialization menu on page 128 19 Press 2sec Cleaning or Nozzle Check is pressed for less than 2 seconds Press the key for more than 2 seconds again Operation panel on page 23 20 Media Type OK Initializing the media Please wait a while represents the setup media type Setting media type on page 40 21 Media Initial 22 Cover Open The front cover is open Loading roll media on page 37 and Cleaning the cl...

Page 173: ...media s thickness is displayed Setting media type on page 40 30 Thick Adj The setting value and the input adjustment value are each displayed Setting media type on page 40 31 Air heater warm up Warming up the air heater 32 Head Cooling Down If the print head is very hot while powering OFF the printer the print head is cooling down so that the head nozzles will not be clogged After the print head i...

Page 174: ... media Loading roll media on page 37 4 S C NearEnd Ink is running out Continues operation Replace with new ink S C cards and ink bags Replacing the ink bags on page 61 5 S C InkEnd Ink has run out Stops operation Replace with new ink S C cards and ink bags Replacing the ink bags on page 61 6 No S C Card No S C card is inserted Stops operation Insert an S C card Replacing the ink bags on page 61 7 ...

Page 175: ...st expired Continues operation Contact your local Mutoh dealer 13 Don t Start Sleep Mode Sleep Mode cannot be performed because the printer is not normal condition Stops operation Return the product normally Timer setting menu on page 133 and Menu 8 Sleep mode on page 132 N Display Description Remedy Reference Note The colour inside in the error display represents the ink colour with a problem If ...

Page 176: ...sage appears on the operation panel and operation stops When the error is solved the printer starts operating again N Display Description Remedy Reference 1 I Error An error occurred when receiving data Check the communication requirements between the printer and your PC Menu setup on the operation panel on page 99 Note in the error message is the code no that indicates what type of error occurred...

Page 177: ...s the error message Pressing any key on the operation panel stops the beeping For an error requiring restart operation will return to normal after removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer If the same error continues to be displayed contact the your local Mutoh dealer Be sure to tell us the code no of the error message when you contact us N Display Description Remedy Reference 1 E...

Page 178: ...e procedure below to remove it 7 3 1 Removing Thick Media If thick media becomes jammed contact your local Mutoh dealer 7 3 2 Removing Roll Media Step 1 Switch OFF the printer Refer to Switching the power OFF on page 30 Step 2 Open the front cover 1 N Description 1 Front cover Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 179: ...0 179 7 Step 3 Move the print head section from the top of the media to the right Step 4 Raise the media loading lever 2 1 N Description 1 Print head section 2 Roll media 1 N Description 1 Media loading lever Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 180: ...utting tools such as a razor blade Step 6 Turn the flanges of the roll media holder and take up the roll media Step 7 If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer remove them 2 1 p N Description 1 Razor blade 2 Roll media 1 1 2 N Description 1 Flanges 2 Roll media Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

Page 181: ...inting 96 the printer status 92 Cleaning around the print head 147 the cleaning wiper unit 144 the head 141 the inside of the printer 138 the outer case 138 the printer 138 Compatible media 72 connecting the filter 59 CR Maintenance menu 127 Cutting media 95 D Display section 25 Drier temperature setting 55 E Effect menu 115 Emptying the waste bottle 66 Error messages 171 requiring restart 177 F F...

Page 182: ... Maintenance 127 Effect 115 Gateway 130 Head wash 127 Initialization 128 Ink status 126 IP adress 129 Life times 128 Media thickness adjust 114 Media width check 119 MediaType 106 Multistrike count 123 On Cleaning 131 Origin 121 Panel setup 105 Platen heater 112 Pre heater 111 Prev Stick 122 Printer 89 Roll length 126 Roll media length 126 Slant check 124 Sleep mode 132 Sleep mode start 134 Standb...

Page 183: ...erview 19 R Removing Roll Media 178 Thick Media 178 Replacing the ink bags 61 the spitting box sponges 150 Rigid media loading 32 printing tables 42 Roll Length menu 126 media Length menu 126 media loading 37 media removing 178 S Setting media type 40 the air nozzle pressure 60 Setup menu display 91 print 79 Shaking the ink bags 137 Side margin menu 117 Slant Check menu 124 Sleep mode menu 132 Sta...

Page 184: ...User s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS 184 AP 75810 Revision 2 0 User media menu 107 Using the air heater 59 V Vacuum Fan menu 114 Version menu 132 W Warning labels 15 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter com Manuals ...

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