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Preparing for Daily Maintenance

Required Items

[1]

Prepare the following items to perform daily maintenance.

Important!

• Use a paper towel supplied with the printer or optional polyester knit wiper. DO NOT use a tissue.

Lints or flakes on tissue may cause damage to the print head.

• DO NOT use non-dedicated maintenance cleaner.

• If you want to purchase the optional maintenance cleaner, contact your local Mutoh dealer or nearest Mutoh sales office.

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• Wear the polyethylene gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink).

• Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles, protective mask or

clothing.

Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.

When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant

gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact

with ink.

Cleaning stick

Dedicated maintenance

cleaner

Dropper

Plastic cup

Paper towel

or Polyester knit wiper

Polyethylene gloves

Protective goggles

Tray

Rubber gloves

Scraper

Protective mask

Protective clothing

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for XPJ-461UF

Page 1: ...UTOH or the dealer you purchased the product from if you find any unclear erroneous or otherwise unsatisfactory content in the manual Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the printer according to any procedures other than those set forth in this manual Company names and product names that appear in this manual are...

Page 2: ...is a Class 1 laser product Laser specifications of this system including the housing Wavelength 655 nm maximum output 390mW or less pulse duration 3 0μs Complies with IEC 60825 1 Edition 3 0 2014 05 15 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No 56 dated May 8 2019 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures o...

Page 3: ...lp 17 Requirements for usable media 18 Table Dimensions Diagrams 19 Precautions when using this product 21 Powering ON OFF 23 Turning the power ON 23 Turning the power OFF 23 If not using the printer for a long time 25 Sleep Mode 28 Printing 30 Printing area 30 Loading media 31 Nozzle check and cleaning 39 Starting printing 42 Pausing Restarting printing 45 Canceling printing 45 Menus you can acce...

Page 4: ... Maintenance 90 Maitenance1 Cleaning 90 Maintenance2 Reset Waste Ink 91 Maintenance3 CR Maintenance 91 Maintenance4 UV Scan 91 Maintenance5 Ink Discharge 92 Maintenance 6 Daily Maintenance 93 Menu4 Printer Status 94 Printer Status1 Ink 94 Printer Status2 Lifetimes 94 Printer Status3 Job Status 95 Printer Status4 Version 95 Printer Status5 Serial No 95 Printer Status6 Total Print Area 96 Menu5 Slee...

Page 5: ...tying waste ink tank 110 Daily Maintenance 114 Flow of Daily Maintenance 114 Preparing for Daily Maintenance 115 Performing Daily Maintenance 117 Printer Maintenance 123 Head cleaning 123 Clean daily maintenance parts 125 Inside cleaning 127 Replacing consumable parts 128 Replacing absorption material for the flushing box 128 Replacing the cleaning wiper 131 Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on ...

Page 6: ...equiring restart 151 Troubleshooting 152 Installation and initial setup troubleshooting 152 Boot up troubleshooting 153 Media related troubleshooting 153 Table related troubleshooting 154 Printing related troubleshooting 155 Specifications of this product 158 List of specifications 158 Options Supply list 160 Revision History 160 ...

Page 7: ... Requirements for usable media 18 Table Dimensions Diagrams 19 Precautions when using this product 21 Powering ON OFF 23 Turning the power ON 23 Turning the power OFF 23 If not using the printer for a long time 25 Sleep Mode 28 Printing 30 Printing area 30 Loading media 31 Nozzle check and cleaning 39 Starting printing 42 Pausing Restarting printing 45 Canceling printing 45 Menus you can access wh...

Page 8: ...t can be altered by turning the PG handwheel Itcanberemovedtoinstall theoptionalvacuumtable withvacuumfan LED pointer Used for setting the origin point position or for checking the printing area Obstacle sensor Sensor for making sure the media does not contact the print head PG handwheel Turning the handwheel inside here raises lowers the table Front cover Open when mounting media or during mainte...

Page 9: ...e Long touch Keep touching the key Rear side How to use touch screen on front panel AC inlet Network interface cable connector Connect an Ethernet cable Cartridge slots Install an ink cartridge or cleaning cartridge Two way valve clamp The two way valve of the waste ink drain tube is hooked on this clamp to store while not in use Waste ink tank Collect waste ink produced during printing and cleani...

Page 10: ...aving the change key Go to the sub menu key Go to the next item While the printer is in standby mode it is used to load media remove media run a nozzle check or perform head cleaning key Tap after loading media to put the printer into ready to print status key Tap to run a nozzle check key Tap to perform cleaning key Tap after printing to remove media from the table 6 Power button Long press to po...

Page 11: ... 6 The leftmost indicator represents the ink level of the cartridge in Slot 1 In the display shown on the left the slot 2 cartridge s ink is low the slot 4 cartridge s ink has run out and no cartridge has been inserted in slot 5 The following icons indicate the status of each slot Remaining ink amount More than 80 less than 100 Remaining ink amount Less than 20 Remaining ink amount More than 60 le...

Page 12: ...rrange multiple images and texts on a page and print it on your printer You can save it with the printer settings you specified for reprint MUTOH Layer Editor Mutoh layer printing application that enhances layer printing capability of printer driver and Layout and PrintTool 2 Main functions Converts multiple data into a single print data set Enables reutilization of layer print data Prevents inter...

Page 13: ...layer on the same media Users can edit layer printing layout for up to 15 layers and save them Receives print data from the printer driver Users can assign the received data to each layer to perform layer printing To create print data file use Layout and Print Tool 2 or other graphic applications Intended use Suitable for small print production or adding text to an image RecommendedtouseMUTOHLayer...

Page 14: ...ck the MUTOH XPJ 461UF icon and click Printing preferences The Printer Configuration dialog box opens only at the first time The Printing Preferences screen of printer driver opens from the second time 3 Select the ink type and the ink configuration settings and click OK After clicking the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver opens Note If you use the Windows printer driver make sure to s...

Page 15: ...SM icon on the Desktop Windows 10 Windows 7 Double click the MSM icon on the Desktop Note Launching from the Start Menu of Windows Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Right click somewhere the Start screen tiles are not displayed to display the application bar and click All Apps Windows 10 Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs or All Apps MUTOH MUTOH Status Monitor Displaying MSM Double click the MSM...

Page 16: ...the ValueJet Finder Launching Layout and Print Tool 2 Windows 8 Window 8 1 Display the charm bar on the desktop and then click Search Enter Layout and Print Tool 2 and then click Click the Layout and Print Tool 2 icon displayed in the search result Windows 10 Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs or All Apps MUTOH Layout and Print Tool 2 Launching MUTOH Layer Editor Windows 8 Window 8 1...

Page 17: ...Help menu is available in the printer driver and MUTOH LFP Finder Displaying Help Printer driver Open the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver and click Help MUTOH LFP Finder Launch MUTOH LFP Finder and click Help ...

Page 18: ...mist ink bleeding or layer shift 6 Low Speed P 72 Printing on a light reflective material may have a chance to cure the ink on the print head causing malfunction or damage to the product To print on such materials it is recommended to mask the non print area on the material Requirements for usable media Usable sizes Maximum width 483 mm Maximum length 329 mm Maximum thickness 150 mm With standard ...

Page 19: ...imension of the standard table base table and optional vacuum table on this product Standard Table Table Dimensions Diagrams 4 φ10 6 M4 Through hole 483 523 353 9 285 6 246 5 246 5 12 329 5 5 342 63 229 25 303 Through hole A A A A A Do not insert into the hole ...

Page 20: ...acuum Table 9 M4 Through hole Jig Registration Pin 2 φ6 3 HIGH A Do not insert into the hole A A A A A A A A A A 449 400 347 379 7 589 483 67 2 120 120 183 183 12 329 344 4 φ4 DRILL φ10 CBORE 10 DEEP 6 M4 8 DEEP 353 342 329 303 521 505 483 246 5 246 5 ...

Page 21: ...ink Non MUTOH ink may cause print defects or damage to the printer The curing time for Mutoh UV ink varies by surface properties of media you use Particularly a low ink density area on a print takes longer time to be cured approximately one hour When you check if your print is fully cured be sure to wear protective gloves When using this product wear personal protective equipment supplied gloves o...

Page 22: ...ce P 114 If you are not using the printer for an extended period put it into sleep mode and then perform followings Extended period means one to four weeks Agitate the ink cartridges Check the ink level and replace the relevant ink cartridge if Ink Low is displayed If you may not be able to perform above follow the instructions of If not using the printer for a long time P 25 and power off the pri...

Page 23: ... the ink inside the printer could settle out and or coagulate causing poor image quality or printer failure Sleep Mode P 28 If you are not using the printer for an extended period of time up to one month follow these steps to power off the printer If not using the printer for a long time P 25 1 Check that the printer completes printing and no object including a jig is loaded on the table 2 Prepare...

Page 24: ...e on the left will appear You can start daily maintenance Performing Daily Maintenance P 117 After the daily maintenance is complete tap Enter The message on the left will appear 7 The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning 8 After the Short cleaning this printer will start turning off Daily Maintenance Start ー Enter Please Wait Unload Media then Tap Enter Please Wait Daily Maintenance ...

Page 25: ...to choose the menu shown left Tap 5 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 6 Tap Enter The table moves to the front side of the printer 7 Remove the media and the jig on the table and then tap Enter The table carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily maintenance 8 You can start maintenance Performing Daily Maintenance P 117 Once the maintenance is finished close the front cover then ...

Page 26: ... ink into the container then tap Enter Drain waste ink into a container P 110 under Emptying waste ink tank 6 Use or to choose the message Empty the Tank Yes Tap Enter The message on the left will appear 7 Remove the cartridges from all the cartridge slots Menu3 Maintenance Maintenance5 Ink Discharge Ink Discharge Start ー Enter Empty Waste Ink Tank then Tap Enter Empty the Tank Yes Remove Cartridg...

Page 27: ...set the waste ink counter Resetting waste ink counter P 113 3 Powering off the printer without daily maintenance 1 Long press the Power button The message on the left will appear 2 Tap Cancel Note This will skip a daily maintenance Important Make sure to perform daily maintenance before powering off the printer Failure to do so will cause nozzle clogging 3 The printer will start turning off Discha...

Page 28: ... mode for seven days or more perform followings once a week Check the ink level and replace the relevant ink cartridge if Ink Low is displayed Replacing ink cartridge P 109 Agitate the ink cartridges Agitating ink cartridges P 106 Steps 1 Make sure that the printer s operating condition is as follows The Front cover and the PG handle cover are closed No object including a jig is loaded on the tabl...

Page 29: ...eep mode will start To exit the sleep mode tap Enter Note While in sleep mode the small LED light above the power button flashes every 5 seconds To set the timer for automatic head cleaning during sleep mode see Sleep Mode2 Cleaning Timer P 97 Depending on the elapsed time from the previous automatic maintenance the printer may automatically execute head cleaning and or ink charging etc when it ex...

Page 30: ...m 329 mm Use the screw hole M4 to attach your own jig Printing is always started from Origin position print start point The figure below is an example of when printing on medial loaded on the standard table See Table Dimensions Diagrams P 19 for detailed dimension Printing area Printing ABC PF direction CR direction Guide groove Media width Media length Printer Front side Media set position PF CR ...

Page 31: ...ing the optional vacuum table you can change the vacuum power of the current job by tapping or while the message on the left appears on the panel The vacuum power can be selected between 0 and 4 0 turn the vacuum fan off The vacuum fan turns on by tapping or The change made will be saved in the user type currently selected 3 Place the media on the table Set media then Tap key Set media then close ...

Page 32: ...dia gets lower than the height of side plates on both sides Note Turn the PG handle clockwise 3 Place the media height guide on the side plates over the table Make sure that the media height guide is placed on the side plates on both sides 4 Turn the PG handwheel to raise the table to the position where the media touches the media height guide Note Turn the PG handle anti clockwise ...

Page 33: ...veling the table 1 Loosen four table height fixing screws There are two screws in front and one screw each on both sides of the table Rotate them anti clockwise to loosen Note If the height fixing screws on the side of the table do not rotate easily use the hexagon wrench to loosen When looking from the front of the printer turn the screw on the left side to the back anticlockwise Turn the screw o...

Page 34: ...gap exists use the adjusters on the side where gap is present to lower the table Note In the Not good example on the left use the adjuster on the right to level the table Rotate them anti clockwise 5 Tighten two adjuster nuts on the front side of the table Turn the nuts clockwise to tighten If the media sits on the front half of the table only move to Step 10 If the media loaded covers more than h...

Page 35: ...usters on the side where gap is present to lower the table Note In the example Not good on the left figure use the adjuster on the right side to level the table Rotate them anti clockwise 10 Tighten four table height fixing screws Rotate them clockwise to tighten Note If the height fixing screws on the side of the table do not rotate easily use the hexagon wrench to loosen When looking from the fr...

Page 36: ... Type are selected for the first time If you select On you will have to input the media width media length and origin position after tapping each time you set a media on the table If you select Off via Ready to Print will be displayed after tapping each time you set a media on the table In that case the currently selected User Type values will be used for the media width media length and origin po...

Page 37: ...Tap Enter Note any value between the following range can be entered PF value 0 0 to 309 0 CR value 0 0 to 463 0 The table will move inward The carriage will move to the set position with its LED pointer lit steady 7 Check the position of the LED pointer If it shows the correct position tap Enter If it is not in the intended position adjust the origin position as follows Use or to move the table fo...

Page 38: ...38 Loading media The message on the left will appear That completes setting of the media Please Wait Print Ready Type 1 ...

Page 39: ...red background For the Nozzle Check B pattern printing P 40 Nozzle check and cleaning Note Nozzle Check B will only appear in the menu if 6 color is set When using white ink colored media transparent films or semi transparent films such as OHP film tracing paper and more are recommended to use for nozzle check 1 Run a nozzle check print For the Nozzle Check pattern printing 1 Load a roll media for...

Page 40: ...ation date and time of printing printer s serial number firmware version is printed on the nozzle check pattern For the Nozzle Check B pattern printing 1 Load a roll media for Nozzle check Loading media P 31 2 Check that the message on the left is displayed 3 Tap Home 4 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 5 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap Enter K K M M M C C C Y Y VA VA K WH WH Y 4 Color 6...

Page 41: ...heck that the message on the left is displayed 2 Tap 3 Use or to choose the cleaning mode Tap Enter The printer will start cleaning 4 Run a nozzle check print again Run a nozzle check print P 39 If the nozzles do not recover after several normal cleaning attempts try Long or Little Charge cleaning For the details of cleaning see Head cleaning P 123 Note If Long or Little Charge cleaning does not h...

Page 42: ...ormats PNG png TIFF tif Starting printing Printing from the Layout and Print Tool 2 Note For the details of supported file format see the Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual 1 Start Layout and Print Tool 2 Launching Layout and Print Tool 2 P 16 2 Select the printer driver Click Apply 3 If the driver settings have not been completed the dialog on the left will appear Click OK 4 The dialog on t...

Page 43: ...B on the left illustration 7 Click Print Mode Setting 8 Select Specify print mode setting After specifying all the settings click Apply 9 Click Send to Layer Editor The Choose Print Mode dialog will appear 10 Select the Print Mode Printing is executed Note For more details of layer printing see the Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual A B ...

Page 44: ... Printing from the Printer driver 1 Open printing data from application software to execute printing 2 Open the print setup screen of the XPJ 461UF printer driver from the application software 3 Conduct print setup Set Page Size Orientation and Print Quality 4 Click OK 5 Printing is executed ...

Page 45: ...ume printing Important MUTOH cannot guarantee the print quality when you resume the printing Canceling printing 1 Tap Cancel while printing The printer will pause printing Note To resume printing tap Cancel again 2 Tap Enter to cancel printing Once canceled you cannot resume the job again The data sent to the printer will be deleted Note You can also cancel the job from the remote panel on MSM Pau...

Page 46: ...Menus you can access while printing 1 Tap Home while one of the three messages on the left appears on the touch panel 2 Use or to choose the menu then tap Menu1 PF Micro Adjustment P 46 Menu2 Backup P 47 Menu3 Job Status P 47 Menu4 Reset Waste Ink P 48 Menu1 PF Micro Adjustment 1 Tap Receiving Printing Converting Menu4 Reset Waste Ink Menu1 PF Micro Adjust Menu2 Backup Menu3 Job Status Menu1 PF Mi...

Page 47: ...tting Menus Printer Status3 Job Status P 95 2 Use or to change the value Tap Enter to confirm the change Note The change made is applied to the current job only and is not saved in the printer Tosavethechangeintheusertypecurrentlyselected goto Menu2 Backup P 47 Menu2 Backup 1 Tap 2 Use or to select Yes Tap Enter The change is saved in the selected user type Menu3 Job Status 1 Tap PF Micro Adjust 5...

Page 48: ...d Remain displays the remaining length to finish printing Remain time displays remaining time to finish printing Note Indicated value is approximate The accuracy of the value is not guaranteed If the print job data does not contain length information 0 will be displayed in the Job Status menu Menu4 Reset Waste Ink 1 Tap 2 Use or to select Yes Tap Enter The counter will be reset to zero Job Status ...

Page 49: ...n the media Whether the print data can be fitted on the media Operation Locate the four corners of the printing area by the LED pointer The LED pointer flashes every second on the point The LED pointer lights up when moving from point to point If the print data is too big for the media the LED pointer flashes fast twice a second on the point Move the LED pointer from the position1 to position4 in ...

Page 50: ...t position Images might be printed at the position that was not intended or outside the media You can change the settings for the media setting from the Panel Setting menu 5 MediaSetting P 71 5 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 6 Use or key to select the setting Off LED pointer does not show the printing area This is the default setting Step LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on...

Page 51: ...e is displayed Tap Enter Note If you tap the printer starts printing without showing printing area The LED pointer moves to the bottom right corner of the print range position1 while the LED is turned off After moving the LED pointer flashes every second for a total of 3 times 2 Check that the LED pointer s position is not misaligned with the media position and then tap Enter Note The LED pointer ...

Page 52: ... tap Enter The LED pointer moves to the top left corner of the print range position3 The LED pointer remains on while moving After moving the LED pointer flashes every second for a total of 3 times Note When the print data s width CR direction length is too big for the media the LED pointer flashes twice a second for a total of 6 times after moving 4 Check that the LED pointer s position is not mi...

Page 53: ...ed with the media position and then tap Enter Note The LED pointer remains on until Enter is tapped To cancel the job use or to choose No then tap Enter The LED pointer moves to the bottom right corner of the print range position1 The LED pointer remains on while moving After moving the LED pointer flashes every second for a total of 1 time The carriage returns to the original position capping sta...

Page 54: ... printing 1 After printing tap Home 2 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 3 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 4 Tap 5 Tap Enter The printer applies UV light on the print Note The range to apply the UV light depends on the user type s MediaSetting Size and Origin settings that are currently selected See the following when changing the number of reciprocating motions for every 1 inch in the me...

Page 55: ... Help P 17 See the following related sections of Panel Setting Menus Chapter 2 below Advanced Settings 1 Multi Strike P 75 Advanced Settings 9 Multi Layer P 80 To remove the standard table from the printer follow these steps Layer printing Removing the standard table from the printer 1 Power off the printer 2 Unplug the printer from wall outlet 3 Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open i...

Page 56: ... of the base table 6 Remove the table from the printer Important Once removed follow these instructions to store the table Failure to do so will cause deformation or misalignment on the table leading to poor print quality or damage to the printer Keep the table on the flat surface Do not place any materials on the table Do not lean or tumble the table ...

Page 57: ... Maintenance 90 Maitenance1 Cleaning 90 Maintenance2 Reset Waste Ink 91 Maintenance3 CR Maintenance 91 Maintenance4 UV Scan 91 Maintenance5 Ink Discharge 92 Maintenance 6 Daily Maintenance 93 Menu4 Printer Status 94 Printer Status1 Ink 94 Printer Status2 Lifetimes 94 Printer Status3 Job Status 95 Printer Status4 Version 95 Printer Status5 Serial No 95 Printer Status6 Total Print Area 96 Menu5 Slee...

Page 58: ...ter Operating the keys to use the menus 1 To access to the setup menu tap Home Note You cannot access to the setup menu while printing or receiving data the power button is flashing 2 Use or to go to the previous item or next item Use to go to the sub menu Introduction Menu1 Setup Menu2 Test Print Menu3 Maintenance Menu5 Sleep Mode ...

Page 59: ... left the display will return to Menu2 Test Print Panel setup menu Menu 1 Setup Configure printer settings Submenus Set1 User Type Set2 Advanced Set up3 Initial Settings Setup 4 Initialization Test Print1 Nozzle Check Test Print2 Nozzle Check B Test Print3 Mode Print Test Print4 Setup List Test Print5 Palette Menu 1 Setup Setup1 User Type Setup2 Advanced Settings Setup3 Initial Settings Setup4 Ini...

Page 60: ...e Performs maintenance for Print head and ink Submenus Maitenance1 Cleaning Maintenance2 Reset Waste Ink Maintenance3 CR Maintenance Maintenance4 UV Scan Maintenance5 Ink Discharge Maintenance 6 Daily Maintenance Menu2 Test Print Test Print1 Nozzle Check Test Print2 Nozzle Check B Test Print3 Mode Print Test Print4 Setup List Test Ptint5 Palette Menu3 Maintenance Maintenance1 Cleaning Maintenance2...

Page 61: ...atus5 Serial No Printer Status6 Total Print Area Menu5 Sleep Mode Configures or activates sleep modes Submenus Sleep Mode1 Start Sleep Mode2 Cleaning Timer Menu4 Printer Status Printer Status1 Ink Printer Status2 Life Times Printer Status3 Job Status Printer Status4 Version Printer Status5 Serial No Printer Status6 Total Print Area Menu5 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode1 Start Sleep Mode2 Cleaning Timer ...

Page 62: ...check display when a media is set on the table only appears when the User Type is selected for the first time Use or to select On or Off and tap Enter If you select Detailed Set On you will have to input the media size and origin position after tapping each time you set a media on the table If you select Detailed Set Off Ready to Print will be displayed after tapping each time you set a media on t...

Page 63: ...or set Resolution Pass Direction Initial values for effect Fast 6 Colors 720 1080 12pass Uni unidirectional i Weave UV 4 Colors 720 1080 6pass Uni unidirectional i Weave UV Fine 6 Colors 720 1440 16pass Uni unidirectional i Weave UV 4 Colors 720 1440 8pass Uni unidirectional i Weave UV Super Fine 6 Colors 1440 1440 32pass Uni unidirectional i Weave UV 4 Colors 1440 1440 16pass Uni unidirectional i...

Page 64: ... A only and enter an adjustment value PrintroughadjustmentpatternBonlyand enter an adjustment value Print rough adjustment pattern C only and enter an adjustment value Print fine adjustment patterns A to C and enter adjustment values Print fine adjustment pattern A only and enter an adjustment value Print fine adjustment pattern B only and enter an adjustment value Print fine adjustment pattern C ...

Page 65: ...t a confirm pattern and check it for printing errors 2 Print rough adjustment patterns and enter correction values Select ALL or one of A to C 3 Print fine adjustment patterns and enter correction values Select ALL or one of A to C ...

Page 66: ...nd tap Enter In the case of the picture below enter 7 so that the display reads Pattern B 7 Fine adjustment pattern Tap Enter to carry out printing Look for and mark a number printed under a pattern that has least misalignment Pattern B 4 or similar will appear in the display Use or to enter in the display the number that you marked and tap Enter In the case of the picture below enter 6 so that th...

Page 67: ... test pattern print in Step 4 When you know the adjustment value when changing the media or for similar operations 1 Enter the adjustment value for PF Adjust 5 Micro Change 3 PF Adjust Performs media feed adjustment Required media size width 210 mm length 110 mm A ruler is required for this adjustment Please prepare a commercially available ruler When the following defects are found in your prints...

Page 68: ...mm indicates the default setting Important The maximum setting value for the feed length will vary depending on the settings for MediaSetting Size and Length in the User Type The same applies to Confirm Print Some media lengths cannot be used For example if a media has a length of 100 mm or below Media size error Length will appear on the panel and printing will not be carried out Use or to enter ...

Page 69: ...nt value according to the test pattern print Performs Confirm Print Enter the FeedLength and tap Enter Print a mark at the beginning feed the media according to the setting value and print another mark Setting values 100 mm to 250 mm to 300 mm indicates the default setting Performs Micro adjustment print Enter the appropriate micro adjustment value according to the test pattern print Note The micr...

Page 70: ...ate media and there is risk of it wrinkling due to the fan set a lower value for the fan If you are not using the optional vacuum table on the printer this menu does not appear on the panel The rest of the menus will be displayed with a different menu number Setting values High Medium Hi Medium Low Off indicates the default setting PF Adjust5 Micro Change Micro Change 5 5 0 00 Type 4 Vacuum Fan Va...

Page 71: ...nput by tapping the Cancel If you do so thevaluessetintheUserTypewillbe used If you select Detailed Set Off Ready to Print will be displayed after tapping each time you set a media on the table The currently selected User Type values will be used for the media size and origin position Even when Detailed Set is set to Off you can enter media height obstacle detect media size and origin position fro...

Page 72: ... Show Edges To check the printing area before printing LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media Checking the printing area P 49 Setting values LED pointer does not show the printing area This is the default setting LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media and the printer will ask you at each point of corner if the position is OK LED pointer shows where t...

Page 73: ... job and prompts the obstacle error message 9 User Copy This is for copying the currently selected User Type setting into another User Type The items that will be copied are Print Mode Effect the Confirm Print and PF Adjust adjustment values Vacuum Fan MediaSetting Low Speed Show Edges and Obstacle Detect Setting values Here you can select the User Type to copy the settings into If you select ALL ...

Page 74: ...i Layer P 80 Advanced Settings 10 Ink Maintenance P 80 This menu does not appear in the 4 color configuration printer with UH21 ink The rest of the menus will be displayed with a different menu number AdvancedSettings11 SelectNozzle P 81 Setup2 Advanced Setting Advanced Setting1 Multi Strike Advanced Setting2 Pass Wait Advanced Setting3 Head Travel Advanced Setting4 Bottom Interlace Advanced Setti...

Page 75: ... Multi Strike1 Color Layer Layer Multi Strike2 White Layer Layer Multi Strike3 Varnish Layer Sets the number of times to print the same line in color CMYK layer Setting values 1 times to 9 times indicates the default setting Sets the number of times to print the same line in white layer Setting values 1 times to 9 times indicates the default setting Advanced Setting1 Multi Strike Multi Strike 1 9 ...

Page 76: ... that Print head moves while printing Setting values Print head moves the range of the print data width The print head will travel the maximum distance possible with the printer Print head shifts within the media width This is the default setting Advanced Settings 4 Bottom Interlace Sets the BottomInterlace function Setting values Auto On indicates the default setting Layer Multi Strike3 Varnish L...

Page 77: ...printed Note The data will be useful when contacting technical support Performing printing if the printer is connected to PC the print settings of RIP soft you are using are printed on data header Advanced Settings 6 Spitting Enables or disables the spitting function while printing The display will shift to setting of the pass count only if On is set for Spitting Setting values Off On indicates th...

Page 78: ...cleaning while in sleep mode Setting values Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning Conduct nozzle check before and after printing and use when nozzle missing is found Consumes more ink than Normal cleaning When nozzle missing still occurs after Normal cleaning conduct Long cleaning Advanced Settings 8 Auto Cleaning Set the auto cleaning to be performed while in standby mode during printing before ...

Page 79: ...ning before printing Setting values Off On indicates the default setting Set the timer for auto cleaning to be performed by total print time The auto cleaning is performed before printing by timer Setting values Off 1h 2h 3h 4h indicates the default setting Note The auto cleaning mode for Accum Print Time is fixed to Long and is unable to be changed Auto Cleaning1 Standby Mode Cleaning Interval 10...

Page 80: ...n even if you select On for this Advanced Settings 10 Ink Maintenance The printer runs automatic ink maintenance while not in use for a long period of time If color inconsistencies appear on the print use the Full mode This menu does not appear in the 4 color configuration printer with UH21 ink The rest of the menus will be displayed with a different menu number Setting values Ink maintenance oper...

Page 81: ...encies appear on the print N A Advanced Settings 11 Select Nozzle If missing lines still persist after several attempts of cleaning you can check the nozzle conditions by printing the select nozzle patterns and choose only good nozzles for printing This feature is disabled for single layer printing This feature is enabled only when the effect setting is set to i Weave UV or None Setting values Con...

Page 82: ...tings Tap Use or to choose the pattern that does not have missing lines then tap Enter If there is more than one patterns not suffering from missing lines choose the one that has more nozzles available for printing ALL has the most available nozzles for printing followed by A and B C and D More ALL A B C D Less For example if the pattern A and pattern C do not suffer from blocked nozzles you shoul...

Page 83: ...ial Settings 3 Remain Ink P 85 Initial Settings 4 IP Address P 85 Initial Settings 5 Subnet Mask P 85 Initial Settings 6 Gateway P 86 Initial Settings 7 Alert Buzzer P 86 Setup3 Initial Settings Initial Settings1 Language Initial Settings2 Length Initial Settings3 Remain Ink Initial Settings4 IP Address Initial Settings5 Subnet Mask Initial Settings6 Gateway Initial Settings7 Alert Buzzer ...

Page 84: ... a length unit to be displayed on the operation panel Setting values Displays the length in millimeters mm This is the default setting Displays the length in inches inch Initial Settings1 Language Language English Language Dutch Language Spanish Language French Language Italian Language Portuguese Language German Language Japanese Initial Settings2 Length Length mm Length inch ...

Page 85: ...or will move on to the next setting value Confirm your input for each value Setting values 0 0 0 0 to 192 168 1 253 to 255 255 255 255 indicates the default setting Initial Settings 5 Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask of the printer Use to increase a setting value Use to decrease a setting value Tap Enter to confirm your input for a value The cursor will move on to the next setting value Confirm yo...

Page 86: ... several beeps the printer automatically turns off beep sound Press any key on Operation panel to turn off beep sound This is the default setting Setup 4 Initialization Restore the settings of the printer to factory default Submenus Initialize the User Type settings Type1 to Type10 in all the submenus of the Set1 User Type Initialize the settings in all the submenus of the Set2 Advanced Initialize...

Page 87: ...check pattern is printed in color so that the nozzle condition is easy to see Part of the background for the white nozzles is black The background of the KCMY nozzles are white For varnish and part of white nozzles the background is not printed Required media size width 260 mm length 35 mm Run a nozzle check print P 39 Note Nozzle Check B will only appear in the menu if 6 color is set The printer ...

Page 88: ... conditions Print quality Effect Fine adjustment value for feed correction Required media size width 220 mm length 25 mm Test Print4 Setup List Setup list printing is performed Use this to check the current setting contents and the User Type Required media size width 420 mm length 297 mm Test Print3 Mode Print 2020 01 01 0 00 Fine 720x1440 16Pass Uni i Weave UV PF Adjust 0 00 Test Print4 Setup Lis...

Page 89: ...Test Print5 Palette 89 Test Print5 Palette Palette print is executed for the color demonstration Required media size width 210 mm length 210 mm Test Print5 Palette ...

Page 90: ...eaning It consumes more ink than Normal cleaning Provide higher cleaning effect than Long cleaning but it also consumes more ink Provide higher cleaning effect than Little Charge but it also consumes more ink When Empty Waste Ink Tank then Tap Enter appears empty out the waste ink and tap Enter Drain waste ink into a container P 110 Menu3 Maintenance Maintenance1 Cleaning Cleaning Type1 Short Clea...

Page 91: ...age moves to the center of the printer The cleaning wiper moves upward After the replacement is complete tap Enter The printer moves the carriage and the cleaning wiper back to each original position Maintenance4 UV Scan Performs further UV curing Use this when you want to promote ink curing by applying additional UV light Submenus UV Scan1 Start UV Scan2 Number of Scan UV Scan3 Post Cure Note The...

Page 92: ...can3 Post Cure only Setting 2 4 8 16 indicates the default setting UV Scan3 Post Cure When it is set to On the printer automatically performs post curing to apply additional UV light after printing Setting Off On indicates the default setting Maintenance5 Ink Discharge Discharges the ink in the printer This operation is performed before moving the printer Before transporting the printer Transporti...

Page 93: ...sleep mode and you need to perform daily maintenance Clean daily maintenance parts P 125 Submenus Tap Enter to start maintenance After the maintenance is complete tap Enter The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning Important To perform daily maintenance after using the printer for the day see Daily Maintenance P 114 Maintenance6 Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance Start ー Enter Daily M...

Page 94: ...sk for replacing parts After Change appears Life Times Pump or a similar message will be displayed when you are not in this menu You can delete this message by tapping the Enter key Submenus Displays the service life for the print head Displays the service life for the pump Displays the service life for the CR motor Displays the service life for the PF motor Displays the service life for the Circu...

Page 95: ... If the print data includes no length data all information will be displayed as 0 This function is to check the information of print data with the print operation is completed For the details on data while printing please refer to the Menus you can access while printing of Menu3 Job Status P 47 Printer Status4 Version Displays the versions of the firmware Submenus Printer Status5 Serial No Display...

Page 96: ...96 Printer Status6 Total Print Area Printer Status6 Total Print Area Displays the total printed area in the printer Submenus Printer Status6 Total Pritnt Area Total Print Area 42949672m2 ...

Page 97: ...he display will shift to SleepMode 1 Start Important In following cases the printer does not perform head cleaning by the timer in sleep mode Front cover is open The waste fluid tank is full There is little remaining ink in the ink cartridge or no ink The ink cartridge has been removed The inserted ink cartridge is not the genuine ink cartridge etc If one of the above conditions occurs during Head...

Page 98: ... Test Print2 Nozzle Check B Test Print3 Mode Print Test Print4 Setup List Maintenance7 Daily Maintenance UV Scan1 Start UV Scan2 Number of UV Scan UV Scan3 Post Cure Menu4 Printer Status Printer Status1 Ink Printer Status2 Life Times Printer Status3 Job Status Printer Status4 Version Printer Status5 Serial No Printer Status6 Total Print Area Job Status Status Completed Job Status ToDoLength m Slee...

Page 99: ... User Type Type Type 1 Print Mode Mode Fine 720 x 1440 16 pass Uni Effect i Weave UV To Setting menu 3 PF Adjust1 Initial Print チョウセイインサツ2 カスタムチョウセイインサツ3 オート PF Adjust2 Initial Change PF Adjust3 Confirm Print PF Adjust4 Micro Adjust PF Adjust5 Micro Change Media Setting1 Set Media チョウセイインサツ2 カスタムチョウセイインサツ3 オート Media Setting2 Size Media Setting3 Origin Media Setting4 Detailed Set Type 4 Vacuum Fa...

Page 100: ...tting5 Spitting Advanced Setting6 Cleaning Type Advanced Setting7 Auto Cleaning Advanced Setting8 Multi Layer Advanced Setting9 Ink Maintenance Spitting On Pass Count 1 999 1cnt From Setting menu 2 Multi Strike 1 9 9cnt Layer Multi Strike1 Color Layer Layer Multi Strike2 White Layer Layer Multi Strike3 Varnish Layer Initial Settings1 Language Initial Settings2 Length Initial Settings3 Remain Ink I...

Page 101: ...ion1 User Type ALL Initialization2 Advanced Setting Initialization3 Initial Setting Initialization4 ALL From Setting menu 3 Menu1 PF Micro Adjustment Menu2 Backup Menu3 Job Status Menu4 Reset Waste Ink Job Status ToDoLength m Job Status Done m Job Status Remain m Job Status Remain Time min ...

Page 102: ...102 Menu during printing ...

Page 103: ...ptying waste ink tank 110 Daily Maintenance 114 Flow of Daily Maintenance 114 Preparing for Daily Maintenance 115 Performing Daily Maintenance 117 Printer Maintenance 123 Head cleaning 123 Clean daily maintenance parts 125 Inside cleaning 127 Replacing consumable parts 128 Replacing absorption material for the flushing box 128 Replacing the cleaning wiper 131 Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on...

Page 104: ...on your usage condition Head cleaning P 123 Replacing ink cartridge P 109 Emptying waste ink tank P 110 Clean daily maintenance parts P 125 Replacing absorption material for the flushing box P 128 Monthly Inside cleaning P 127 Every six months Replacing the cleaning wiper P 131 Important In following cases please contact your local MUTOH dealer to request service personnel The same system error re...

Page 105: ...ent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ink How to wear the supplied gloves Wear the polyethylene gloves white over the plastic gloves pink Do not touch uncured UV ink with bare hands If glove becomes contaminated with ink replace it with new If protective clothing becomes contaminated with ink immediately remove and wash fo...

Page 106: ...agulates and may cause poor print quality or a malfunction The shake cartridge message for CMYK inks may sometimes appear at the same timing as the one for white ink You should agitate the ink cartridges when the message appears Otherwise for 12 hours after the message appears you will repeatedly have to wait a certain time before you can print When 12 hours have passed the printer will not print ...

Page 107: ...e ink plug of the cartridge turn the plug up and maintain vertical position for three seconds Rotate cartridge upside down plug facing down and hold for three seconds Repeat it 10 times Note You do not have to agitate varnish ink before use 4 Re insert the ink cartridges into Ink cartridge slots Important Make sure you insert the ink cartridges into the original slots Even when you have the same c...

Page 108: ...n Slots 1 to 6 as percentages of the full levels When cartridge is nearly out of ink Steps 1 Tap Enter The buzzer stops The printer status and ink level warning message appear alternately every 2 seconds The ink slot indicator where the cartridge needs to be replaced flashes every 0 5 seconds In the figure to the left the slot 2 ink cartridge is nearing replacement 2 Prepare an ink cartridge to re...

Page 109: ...move the empty ink cartridge and insert the new one Make sure to match the ink cartridge color with the label of this product The arrow on the cartridge should face up Insert each cartridge to firmly seat it into each slot Important Do not replace ink cartridge when the power of this product is OFF Ink level cannot be detected correctly If there is no ink cartridge for replacement at hand leave th...

Page 110: ... mix waste ink with any other chemicals even in a small amount If mixed with other chemicals e g oxidizing agent it may produce heat Before pouring waste ink into a container make sure the container is empty inside the container is completely dry Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction When using this product wear personal protective equipment suppl...

Page 111: ...ive mask or clothing 4 Open the cover of the drain tube valve clamp then unhook the drain tube valve to take it out from the clamp 5 Put the tip of the drain tube valve in the empty container and open the drain tube valve to drain waste ink from the waste ink tank Important Waste ink may splash while draining from the waste ink tank Make sure to put the tip of the drain tube valve in the empty con...

Page 112: ... in compliance with Wastes Disposal and Public Cleansing Act and local ordinances Delegate disposal to an industrial waste disposal contractor Waste fluid from this product is harmful to aquatic organisms Avoid the waste fluid from out flowing to sewage or natural water systems Keep out of direct sunlight and store the waste ink container in a cool dark place Do not mix waste ink with any other ch...

Page 113: ...l appear Use to choose the menu shown left Tap Enter 5 The waste ink counter is being reset The waste ink tank has been emptied Note Reset Waste Ink can alternatively be carried out via Maintenance in the printer driver s Utility section It can also be carried out via the MSM s remote panel To carry out Reset Waste Ink during printing see Menu4 Reset Waste Ink P 48 under Menus you can access while...

Page 114: ...leep mode make sure to perform daily maintenance once a day Failure to perform daily maintenance may affect print quality or result in damage to the printer To perform daily maintenance go to Maintenance 6 Daily Maintenance on the operation panel Maintenance 6 Daily Maintenance P 93 Clean daily maintenance parts P 125 Daily Maintenance Prepare required items for Daily Maintenance The printer autom...

Page 115: ...utoh sales office 2 Wear the polyethylene gloves white over the plastic gloves pink Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles protective mask or clothing Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction Whenusing thisproduct wear personal protective equipment suppliedglovesor solvent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask pro...

Page 116: ... tap Enter The table carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily maintenance 7 The message on the left will appear You can start maintenance Important Make sure to complete this maintenance within 5 minutes while the printer is in Daily maintenance state Menu5 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode1 Start Sleep Mode Start ー Enter Daily Maintenance Start ー Enter Unload Media then Tap Enter Please Wait ...

Page 117: ...e 1 Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it Important Do not place any object inside the printer 2 Look in the stainless tray to check for ink or dust on the UV LED lamp If no ink or dust is found on the UV lamp skip this step and move on to Moistening the surface of print head nozzles P 119 3 Use a paper towel to clean dust or ink off the underside of the UV LED lamp CAUTION ...

Page 118: ...he scraper on the ink deposits with a slight angle and scrape it off Use the paper towel to clean the ink scraped from the glass Put the glass back on the lamp Important Make sure to use the scraper supplied with the printer Do not press the edge of the scraper too hard This will cause damage to the glass Make sure to put the glass back on the UV LED lamp after cleaning Using the printer without t...

Page 119: ...h fingers If sebum is adhered it can cause damage to the print head Do not reuse a cleaning stick Dusts can adhere causing damage to the print head 1 Put a cleaning stick in the plastic cup Use the dropper to dampen the swab of cleaning stick with dedicated maintenance cleaner Amount used 0 5 ml 2 Look in the stainless tray to check the bottom of the carriage Using the cleaning stick dampened with...

Page 120: ...enance cleaner is splashed onto the printer use a paper towel to wipe it off 2 Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the circumference of the bottom of the carriage 3 Next clean the cleaning wiper and the cap circumference Print head circumference Print head guide part DO NOT touch the surface of a print head the yellow portions in the illustration below Cleaning required Print head...

Page 121: ...ide surface of cleaning wiper going back and forth 2 Wipe the right side surface of cleaning wiper going back and forth 3 Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the circumference of the cap 4 Close the front cover gently 5 Next finish the daily maintenance DO NOT touch the absorber the yellow portions in the illustration right Cleaning required ...

Page 122: ... Dispose of the maintenance cleaner in the plastic cup and dry the cup well using the paper towel Use a paper towel to clean the tray Important Do not reuse a cleaning stick Dusts can adhere causing damage to the print head Check that the lid of the maintenance cleaner is shut properly and store it 5 Now the daily maintenance is complete Note Used cleaning stick should be put in a plastic bag etc ...

Page 123: ...eaning Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning Normal cleaning Perform Normal cleaning if nozzle clogging is found on the nozzle check print Long cleaning Perform Long cleaning if nozzle clogging still persists after performing Normal cleaning It consumes more ink than Normal cleaning Little Charge Provide higher cleaning effect than Long cleaning but it also consumes more ink This mode cannot be s...

Page 124: ...ear Steps for head cleaning P 124 Note When nozzle clogging remains even after repeating Normal cleaning several times conduct Long cleaning When nozzle clogging remains even after repeating Long cleaning several times conduct Clean daily maintenance parts P 125 If it does not help to recover the nozzle carry out LittleCharge via the Maitenance1 Cleaning P 90 in the Panel Setting Menus Print Ready...

Page 125: ...is maintenance follow the steps below If you will not use the printer after this maintenance enter to sleep mode and then perform maintenance Daily Maintenance P 114 1 Putting the printer into the Daily maintenance mode 1 Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer 2 Tap Home 3 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 4 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 5 Tap Enter 6 The message on ...

Page 126: ... maintenance within 5 minutes while the printer is in Daily maintenance state 3 Finishing maintenance 1 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover 2 Tap Enter 3 The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning 4 Dispose of the used cleaning stick Use a paper towel to wipe the maintenance cleaner off the dropper Dispose of the maintenance cleaner in the plastic cup and dry ...

Page 127: ...r and thoroughly wrung out Important Do not blow off dusts inside the product with a gas duster Dust can attach to moving parts causing abnormal sound or malfunctions Do not rub the hardened ink on the table with the included scraper The table may be damaged Note If ink on the table cannot be removed use your personal resin squeegee or scraper to remove it Be sure not to damage the table 3 Hold th...

Page 128: ...on usage frequency please check periodically Replacing absorption material for the flushing box Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction When using this product wear personal protective equipment suppliedgloves or solvent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ink 1 Checking steps...

Page 129: ...rinter 2 Tap Home 3 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 4 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 5 Tap Enter The carriage will move to the left side of the printer The cleaning wiper will move upward The message on the left will appear 6 Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it Menu3 Maintenance Maintenance3 CR Maintenance CR Maintenance Start ー Enter CR Maintenance End ー Enter ...

Page 130: ...ing box be cautious of ink drops 8 Attach new absorption material for the flushing box Note Used absorption material for the flushing box should be put in a plastic bag etc and dispose of it in compliance with local ordinance and instructions of local authorities 9 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover 10 Tap Enter The message on the left will appear That ends the procedur...

Page 131: ...ppliedglovesor solvent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ink Replacing steps 1 Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer 2 Tap Home 3 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 4 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 5 Tap Enter The carriage will move to the left side of the printer The cleaning wiper will move ...

Page 132: ...k drops 8 Follow the steps below to install new cleaning wiper Slide the front side of the new cleaning wiper into its slot Press the wiper hook down until it clicks into place Important Do NOT touch the cleaning wiper rubber with your bare hand If finger oil gets on the rubber it will damage the print head Note Used cleaning wiper should be put in a plastic bag etc and dispose of it in compliance...

Page 133: ...e cleaning wiper 133 9 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover 10 Tap Enter The message on the left will appear That ends the procedure CR Maintenance End ー Enter CR Maintenance Start ー Enter ...

Page 134: ...ct wear personal protective equipment suppliedgloves or solvent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ink After printing the UV LED lamp may get hot Leave it for 30 minutes to cool down and then start maintenance Replacing steps 1 Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer 2 Tap Home 3 Use to choose the menu sho...

Page 135: ...indow glass of the UV LED lamp 9 Replace the glass Slide up the left side of the exhaust fan cover The right side screw serves as a fulcrum Slide the glass on the bottom of the lamp towards the front to remove it Install a new glass on the UV LED lamp Firmly slide it into the end and then put the exhaust fan cover back in place Important Be sure not to forget to install a new glass Using this prod...

Page 136: ...e UV LED Lamp 10 Move the table to the front by hand 11 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover 12 Tap Enter The message on the left will appear That ends the procedure CR Maintenance End ー Enter CR Maintenance Start ー Enter ...

Page 137: ...eaction Whenusing thisproduct wear personal protective equipment suppliedglovesor solvent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ink Replacing steps 1 Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer 2 Tap Home 3 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 4 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap 5 Tap Enter The carriage will...

Page 138: ...mp with one hand remove the filter from the lamp 9 Replace with the new filter Firmly insert it into the filter slot 10 Move the table to the front by hand 11 Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover 12 Tap Enter The message on the left will appear That ends the procedure CR Maintenance End ー Enter CR Maintenance Start ー Enter ...

Page 139: ... Whenusing thisproduct wear personal protective equipment suppliedglovesor solvent resistant gloves goggles or protective eyewear protective mask protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ink Important When moving this product always empty the waste ink tank even moving short distance Do not tilt or place this product upside down Otherwise the ink may leak or the handling mentioned above may ...

Page 140: ...ill appear 7 Remove the cartridges from all the cartridge slots The message on the left will appear Discharging the ink will start 8 When the message on the left appears transfer the waste ink into a container Drain waste ink into a container P 110 Under Emptying waste ink tank 9 Reset the waste ink counter Resetting waste ink counter P 113 Empty Waste Ink Tank then Tap Enter Empty the Tank No Emp...

Page 141: ...over to gently open it 4 Remove the table from the printer Removing the standard table from the printer P 55 5 Attach the head fixing plate with screws Slide the head fixing plate leftward to attach it Note Attach the head fixing plate carefully so that it does not scratch any of the surrounding parts If they are scratched the print quality could drop 6 Use the hexagon wrench to install the two ta...

Page 142: ...tube valve to take it out from the clamp 9 Remove seven screws M3 6 on the waste ink tank cover to remove the cover from the printer 10 Remove the waste ink tank Remove the drain tube from the tank Remove the waste ink tank from the tank holder 11 To prevent waste fluid from dripping cover the tip of the tube with a plastic bag and secure with tape 7 ...

Page 143: ...3 6 on the two way valve clamp to remove the clamp from the printer 13 Remove four screws M3 6 on the waste ink tank holder to remove the holder from the printer 14 Attach protection materials and place the product inside the package box 2 4 ...

Page 144: ...tart mechanical initialization 2 Tap Enter when the message on the left appears 3 When the message on the left appears empty the waste ink tank Drain waste ink into a container P 110 under Emptying waste ink tank 4 The message on the left will appear 5 Use to choose the menu shown left Tap Enter Note When you use your printer for the first time or after you replace the waste ink tank If no or smal...

Page 145: ...cartridge to this product Match the label of this product to the color of ink cartridge The arrow on the cartridge should face up Insert each cartridge to firmly seat it into each slot The message on the left will appear This printer starts ink charging DO NOT attempt the following actions during ink charging Power off the printer Disconnect the power cord Open the front cover and PG handle cover ...

Page 146: ...146 How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge ...

Page 147: ...requiring restart 151 Troubleshooting 152 Installation and initial setup troubleshooting 152 Boot up troubleshooting 153 Media related troubleshooting 153 Table related troubleshooting 154 Printing related troubleshooting 155 Specifications of this product 158 List of specifications 158 Options Supply list 160 Revision History 160 ...

Page 148: ...X Xm Displays the length of the data that has not been printed in meters for the data currently being printed Remain Time XXX Xmin Displays the time remaining to print in minutes for the data currently being printed PrintRestart Enter Printing is paused To resume tap Enter Power Off Turning OFF the printer Please wait for a while S C Reading Reading the S C card Ink Circulation Ink is circulating ...

Page 149: ...nd Ink has run out Stops operation Replace with a new ink cartridge Replacing ink cartridge P 109 NoCartridge Ink cartridge is not inserted Stops operation Insert Ink cartridge Discharged Ink is not filled Perform initial ink charging How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge P 144 Full WasteInkTank The waste ink tank has become full Operation will stop when this happens Immediately ...

Page 150: ...ion Contact your local MUTOH dealer Life Times CR Motor The operation life CR motor has almost expired Continues operation Contact your local MUTOH dealer Life Times PF Motor The operational life of the PF motor has almost expired Continues operation Contact your local MUTOH dealer Life Times C Pump The operational life of Circulation pump motor is almost expired Continues operation Contact your l...

Page 151: ...n to normal after removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer If the same error message is repeatedly displayed contact the your local MUTOH dealer Be sure to tell us the code no of the error message when you contact us Error requiring restart Display Description Emergency Mode E A problem that does not have a remedy has occurred 1 Check if the replaced parts are installed correctly...

Page 152: ...roperly Ink does not come out afterink charging Is the ink bag too cold Leave the ink bag at room temperature for at least three hours and perform cleaning several times Head cleaning P 123 Is the power turned OFF during ink charging Turn the power ON again and continue ink charging Nozzle missing occurs afterinitial ink charging Did you perform head cleaning Perform cleaning then check the print ...

Page 153: ... recommended environmental conditions Make sure to use the printer within the specification range Ensuring a suitable place for installation of the Startup Guide Media related troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy The printer does not detectthe media Do you use transparency or low opacity media The sensor may not detect those media Make sure that the sensor correctly detects the media ...

Page 154: ...increase suction power Is there any curls on the media while printing While printing media may curl by UV lamp or ink curing Use heat resistant media or use a jig to prevent curls Cautions for handling media P 18 Table related troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy Noise occurs while the table moves up and down Table does not move and noise is present Did you place a small and heavy med...

Page 155: ...rmation Smears constantly appearon the print and noise occurs Please contact your local Mutoh dealer The printing position is incorrect some parts ofthe media cannot beprinted on Is the media loaded on the correct position Go to the Show Edges menu to check the printing area by LED pointer Leveling the table P 33 Did the printer start printing from the correct position Go to the Show Edges menu to...

Page 156: ...cuum fan power appropriate for the media being loaded Try lowering the vacuum fan setting It might improve print quality 4 Vacuum Fan P 70 Important When you lower the vacuum fan setting make sure that your media does not warp Is Ink cartridge within the validity period Use a non expired ink cartridge Did you agitate ink in the cartridge When Shake XX Cartridge message appears on the operation pan...

Page 157: ...gain and check the nozzle check print Nozzle check and cleaning P 39 Perform Daily Maintenance and check the nozzle check print Clean daily maintenance parts P 125 Nozzle check and cleaning P 39 The problem still persists contact your local Mutoh dealer Important Do not use media that are liable to reflect the UV light The reflective UV light can cure the ink on the print head Symptom Possible cau...

Page 158: ...mm to 70 mm With standard table removed 0 mm to 150 mm With optional vacuum table installed 0 mm to 70 mm Weight including jig With standard table installed up to 5 kg With standard table removed up to 8 kg With optional vacuum table installed up to 4 kg Maximum print width 483 mm Maximum print length 329 mm Head height adjustment Table height adjustable by using PG handwheel Interference with med...

Page 159: ...low White Varnish 220 ml each Temperature 10 to 50 C The storage period between 40 C and 50 C should be up to one month Humidity 5 to 85 No condensation US11 ink Black Cyan Magenta Yellow White Varnish 220 ml each Temperature 5 to 35 C Humidity No condensation Cleaning cartridge 220 ml both UH21 and US11 inks Temperature 10 to 50 C The storage period between 40 C and 50 C should be up to one month...

Page 160: ... more information about the options and the supply items contact your local MUTOH dealer 4 Revision History Date Version Manual code Supported Firmware 2019 12 00 XPJ461UFE A 00 V 1 00 2020 1 01 XPJ461UFE A 01 V 1 00 Options Supply list Revision History ...

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