RJ 4100

MUTOH EUROPE N.V.

Part n°: AP-75023 Rev. 4.0 – 13/09/2001

Operation Instructions Falcon Plus Series Printer

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Congratulations with your new MUTOH Falcon Plus Series Inkjet Printer! We are happy to find you joining the ever rapidly growing family of MUTOH computer peripherals users. By purchasing a MUTOH Falcon Plus Series professional photo-quality inkjet printer, you have become the owner of one of the most powerful and versatile large-format colour inkjet printers on the market. It is fast, reliable, of the highest quality and has been assembled with the application of the most stringent quality checks. The Mutoh Falcon Plus Series Inkjet Printer holds all the aces when it comes to printing all your full colour photo-quality images in a trice. But even more important, your high resolution printer is easy to use, as this guide will show you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FALCON PLUS SERIES RJ-4100 / RJ-6100 INKJET PRINTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................1 Regulatory and Safety Information ......................................................... 9 EMC Statement for CE Marking....................................................................................9 FCC Compliance ..........................................................................................................9 Safety Labels Safety Labels, Symboles de sécurité, Sicherheitssymbole ..................10

Installation Procedures .......................................................................... 17 Installation requirements: Selecting an adequate place for setting up your Equipment ....................................................................................................................................17 Unpacking your Falcon Plus Series printer.................................................................19 What’s in the Box?......................................................................................................20 Getting to know the Printer parts and components.....................................................21 Assembling the printer ................................................................................................23 The Parallel interface..................................................................................................31 Tips to use high-speed ECP parallel communication..................................................32 Installation of network interface board ........................................................................33 Connecting the power cable .......................................................................................35

Preparing for a job.................................................................................. 37 Installing the ink cassettes..........................................................................................37 Adjusting Head Height. ...............................................................................................42 Loading media ............................................................................................................43 Using Pigmented Ink...................................................................................................60 Print Origin Control. ....................................................................................................61 Micro-banding elimination...........................................................................................63

Daily Maintenance .................................................................................. 67 Replacing the ink cassettes ........................................................................................67 Switching between dye inks and pigmented inks........................................................69 Emptying the waste box..............................................................................................73 Cleaning the head cleaning wiper...............................................................................74 Replacing the cutting blade ........................................................................................75 Printer status display. .................................................................................................77 Operation errors and countermeasures. .....................................................................78 Data errors and countermeasures ..............................................................................80 Command errors and countermeasures. ....................................................................81 Errors requiring a restart.............................................................................................83

Understanding the control panel & printer controls ............................ 87 Guided tour around the control panel .........................................................................87 Menu mode operation.................................................................................................92 Print modes accessible via the control panel..............................................................95 ²

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Regulary & Safety Information


REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING Warning: ·

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment complies with the requirements for a Class A computing device in the FCC rules, part 15, subpart J. Operation of this device in a residential area may interfere with television reception or operation of utilities. Printers generate weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and utilities. If the printer does interfere with radio or TV reception, try the following : · Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder. · Change the direction of the printer. · Move either the printer or the receiving antenna so there is more distance between them. · Be sure the printer and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.

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SAFETY LABELS SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ, SICHERHEITSSYMBOLE Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the printer to alert you to potentially hazardous situations or conditions. The following safety labels are used in and on the printer: La partie externe et interne de l’imprimante porte des symboles de sécurité destinés à attirer votre attention sur des sources potentielles de danger ou des conditions pouvant être dangereuses. Les symboles de sécurité suivants sont utilisés à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de l’imprimante: Auf der Innen- und Außenseite des Druckers sind Sicherheitssymbole angebracht, die Sie auf potentielle Gefahrenquellen oder potentiell gefährliche Bedingungen hinweisen sollen. Im und auf dem Drucker werden die nachfolgend aufgeführten Sicherheitssymbole verwendet: WARNING ¨ Keep fingers clear of opening except when loading media. This may result in unexpected injury and/or poor image quality. ¨ Ne mettez pas le doigts dans l’ouverture sauf lors du montage du papier. Ceci peut éventuellement provoquer des blessures ou avoir un effet néfaste sur l’impression. ¨ Nicht die Finger in die Öffnung stecken, außer wenn Druckmaterial eingesetzt werden muß. Das könnte Verletzungen verursachen und den Druckvorgang beeinträchtigen.

THE OPENING / OUVERTURE / ÖFFNUNG

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CAUTION ¨ When the message “Clean the wiper” is appeared on the LCD of the operation panel, clean up the Head Cleaning Wiper. Refer to the User Guide in detail. ¨ Periodical cleaning can avoid bad print result. ¨ Lorsque le message “Nettoyer le balai” apparaît sur l’ecran LCD du panneau de commande, nettoyer le balai de nettoyage de la tête. Reportez-vous au guide de l’utilisateur pour les détails. ¨ Le nettoyage périodique peut éviter la dégradation de la qualité de l’impression. ¨ Wenn die Meldung “Wischer reinigen” auf dem LCD an der Frontplatte erscheint, den Kopfwisser reinigen. Nähere Einzelheiten siehe Bedienungsanleitung. ¨ Periodische Reinigung kann schlechte Druckqualität verhindern.

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Operation Instructions Falcon Graphics Printer

CAUTION ¨ The corner edge of the Cutter Guide is sharp. Be careful not to cut your fingers. ¨ The edge of the cutting tool such as knife is very sharp. When cutting roll media with knife manually, handle it with care. ¨ Le bord d’angle du guide du cutter est tranchant. Veillez à ne pas vous couper les doigts. ¨ Le bord des outils de coupe comme un couteau est très tranchant. Manipulez ces outils avec précaution si vous coupez le rouleau de papier manuellement au couteau. ¨ Die Eckkante der Schneidevorrichtungsführung ist scharf. Es besteht Verletzunsgefahr. ¨ Scheidwerkzeuge wie Messer sind sehr scharf. Beim Schneiden von Rollenmaterial von Hand mit einem Messer vorsichtig vorgehen.

CAUTION ¨ Do not open the front cover or touch the media during printing. This will result in poor image quality. ¨ If no printing is to be done for some time, remove the media and set the hold lever in the up position. Otherwise the media may lift up or become wrinckled and you will not be able to obtain good printing results. ¨ Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle avant pendant l’impression. Et ne touchez pas le papier pendant l’impression pour éviter que la qualité d’impression ne se dégrade. ¨ Si vous ne comptez pas imprimer pendant un certain temps, retirez le papier et mettez le levier en position levée. Sinon, le support risque de se soulever et de se froisser et vous ne pourrez pas obtenir une bonne qualité d’impression. ¨ Wahrend des Druckens nicht die Frontabdeckung öffnen und nicht das Druckmaterial berühren. Das kann das Druckergebnis beeinträchtigen. ¨ Wenn längere Zeit nicht gedruckt werden soll, das Druckmaterial herausnehmen und die Haltehebel in die obere Position stellen. Anderenfalls kann sich das Druckmaterial heben oder falten, so daß keine guten Druckergebnisse mehr zu erzielen sind.

CAUTION If the media feed is not operating properly the media will jam and you will not be able to obtain good printing results. ¨ Don't use media that is curled, creased or torn. ¨ The media must be mounted correctly ¨ Media should be acclimatized to the environment for about 30 minutes before it is used. ¨ When roll media is mounted, the selector on the front panel must be set to roll media. If cut media is selected when roll media is mounted, about 3m of media will be fed. Si l'alimentation de papier ne fonctionne pas normalement, des bourrages risquent de se produire et vous ne pourrez pas obtenir une bonne qualité d'impression. ¨ Ne pas utiliser de papier recourbé, plissé ou déchiré. ¨ Le papier doit être chargé correctement. ¨ Le papier devra être acclimaté à l'environnement pendant environ 30 minutes avant d'être utilisé. ¨ Lorsque le rouleau de papier est chargé, le sélecteur du panneau frontal doit être réglé sur "Papier en rouleau". Si, "Papier coupé" est sélectionné alors qu'un rouleau de papier est chargé, 3m de papier environ seront alimentés. Wenn das Druckmaterial nicht einwandfrei transportiert wird, staut es sich, und es können keine guten Druckergebnisse erzielt werden. ¨ Keine gerolltes,geknittertes oder eingerissenes Druckmaterial verwenden. ¨ Das Druckmaterial muß korrekt eingesetzt werden. ¨ Das Druckmaterial sollte vor Gebrauch etwa zehn Minuten lang der Betriebsumgebung angepaßt werden. ¨ Beim Einsetzen von Rollenmaterial muß der Wahlschalter an der Frontplatte auf Rollenmaterial eingestelt werden. Steht der Wahlschalter auf Einzelblattmaterial, wenn Rollenmaterial eingesetzt ist, werden etwa 3m Druckmaterial zugeführt. Page 11

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CAUTION Precautions when the hold lever is up. ¨ Don't put the hold lever up while the head is operating (printing, media size detection,cutting,etc..) The head and media keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor image quality. ¨ When the lever is up for media mounting, etc…, make sure the head is in a position where it does not come into contact with the media keeper blade. ¨ Don't move the head while the lever is up. The media keeper blade must not come into contact with the head. Precautions when replacing the cutter. ¨ The power supply must be switched off and the hold lever must be in the down position when the cutter is being replaced. Précautions lorsque le levier de maintien est levé. ¨ Ne pas lever le levier de maintien lorsque la tête fonctionne (pendant l'impression, la selection du support d'impression, la coupe du papier, le nettoyage, etc..). La tête et la lame de maintien du papier peuvent entrer en contact et provoquer des dommages ou nuire à la qualité de l'image. ¨ Lorsque le levier est levé pour monter le support ou autres, veillez à ce que la tête soit dans une postion où elle n'entre pas en contact avec la lame de maintien du support. ¨ Ne pas déplacer la tête lorsque le levier est levé. La lame de maintien du support ne doit pas entrer en contact avec la tête. Précautions lors du remplacement du cutter. ¨ Mettre l'appareil hors tension et abaisser le levier de maintien pendant le remplacement du cutter. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei hochgestelltem Haltehebel. ¨ Den Haltehebel nicht hochstellen, während der Kopf arbeitet (beim Drucken, bei der Erkennung der Druckmaterialgröße, beim Schneiden des Druckmaterials, bei der Reinigung, usw..). Der Kopf und das Druckmaterial-Haltemesser könnten sich dabei berühren und Beschädigungen oder schlechte Bildqualität verursachen. ¨ Wenn der Hebel zum Einsetzen von Druckmaterial usw. Hochgestellt ist, ist darauf zu achten, daß er sich nicht in einer Position befindet, in der er in Kontakt mit dem Druckmaterial-Haltemesser kommt. ¨ Den Kopf nicht bewegen, während der Hebel hochgestellt ist. Das Druckmaterial-Haltemesser darf nicht in Kontakt mit dem Kopf kommen. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Auswechseln der Schneidevorichtung. ¨ Beim Auswechseln der Schneidevorrichtung muß die Stromversorgung ausgeschaltet sein und der Haltebhebel muß sich in der unteren Position befinden.

WARNING ¨ The edges of the steel belt are sharp and should not be touched. ¨ Les bords de la courroie métallique sont tranchants et ne doivent pas être touchés. ¨ Die Kanten des Stahlriemens sind scharf und sollten nicht berürht werden.

CAUTION ¨ The pressure roller must be in the up position whenever it is to be moved. ¨ Le rouleau de pression doit être mis en position levée lorsqu'il doit être déplacé. ¨ Die Andruckrolle muß sich zum Verschieben in der oberen Position befinden.

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CAUTION ¨ The cutter blade is a consumable item. When its cutting performance deteriorates it should be replaced in accordance with the User Manual. ¨ The media sensor section and printing board should be cleaned regurarly as detailed under daily maintenance in the User Manual. ¨ La lame du cutter est un article consommable qui doit être remplacé conformément à la procédure indiquée dans le mode d'emploi lorsque les performances de coupe se dégradent. ¨ La section de détection du support et la carte de traçage doivent être nettoyés périodiquement de la manière indiquée pour l'entretien journalier dans le mode d'emploi. ¨ Die Schneidevorichtung ist ein Verbrauchsartikel. Wenn ihre Schneideleistung nachlaßt, muß sie entsprechend den Anweisungen in der Bedienungsanleitung ausgewechselt werden. ¨ Der Bereich des Druckmaterialsensors und die Zeichenfläche sollten regelmäßig gereinigt werden, wie unter tâgliche Wartung in der Bedienungsanleitung beschrieben.

MOUNTING CUT MEDIA ¨ Pass the media between the media keeper blade and the printing board. ¨ Align the front right corner of the media with the edge of the paper guide. ¨ Align the right side of the media with the center of the alignment line (hole). ¨ Passez le papier entre la lame de maintien et le carte d’impression. ¨ Alignez le coin avant droit du papier avec le bord du guide de papier. ¨ Alignez l’extrémité droite du papier sur le centre de la ligne d’alignement (orifice). ¨ Das Druckmaterial zwischen dem Druckmaterial-Haltemesser und der Zeichenfläche hindurchführen. ¨ Die vordere rechte Ecke des Druckmaterials auf die Kante der Papierführung ausrichten. ¨ Die rechte Seite des Druckmaterials auf die Mitte der Ausrichtungslinie (Loch) ausrichten.

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LOADING ROLL MEDIA

1.

Remove the tape from the roll media and pull out a rather long length of roll media.

2.

Insert the end of the roll media between the pressure roller and the drive roller and pull out a fairly long length of roll media.

1.

Retirez la bande du rouleau et tirez une bonne longueur de papier.

2.

Introduisez l’extrémité du papier en rouleau entre le rouleau de pression et le rouleau d’entraînement et tirez une bonne longueur de papier.

1.

Das Klebeband von der Rolle abziehlen und ein ziemlich langes Stück Rollenmaterial herausziehen.

2.

Das Ende des Rollenmaterials zwischen der Andruckrolle und der Antriebsrolle einsetzen und ein ziemlich langes Stück Rollenmaterial herausziehen.

CHECK THE POSITION OF THE ROLL MEDIA Rotate the scroller by hand, taking several turns of roll media and check the position of the roll media. The position is correct if the right side of the roll media is in the center of the alignment line (hole) Faites tourner la couronne de la main pour faire plusieurs tours au rouleau de papier et vérifiez la position du rouleau. Elle est normale si l’extrémité de droite du rouleau se trouve à l’extrémité de droite du rouleau d’entraînement et au centre de la ligne d’alignement (orifice). Durch mehrmaliges manuelles Drehen der Papierspindel Rollenmaterial vor transportieren und seine Position prüen. Das Rollenmaterial hat die richtige Position wenn sich seine rechte Seite am rechten Ende der Antriebsrolle und in der Mitte der Ausrichtungslinie (Loch) befindet.

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ADJUSTING ROLL MEDIA POSITION If the position of the roll media is incorrect, adjust the position of the roll media as shown in the diagram below. Si la position du rouleau est incorrecte, réglez-la de la manière indiquée sur le schéma ci-dessous. Wenn sich das Rollenmaterial nicht in der richtigen Position befindet, muß es wie in der Abbildung unten gezeigt justiert werden.

If the roll needs to be moved to the right.

If the roll needs to be moved to the left.

Si le rouleau de papier doit être retiré vers le côté droit.

Si le rouleau de papier doit être retiré vers le côté gauche.

Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach rechts verschoben werden muß.

Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach links verschoben werden muß.

CAUTION ¨ Ink cartridges must not be removed during printing or poor image quality will result. ¨ Keep fingers clear of the ink cartridge box. It contains projecting parts which may cause you an unexpected injury ¨ When removing or inserting the waste fluid box, be careful not to tilt it. You may spill ink on your clothing and the equipment. ¨ La cartouche d’encre ne doit pas être retirée pendant l’impression, ceci pouvant affecter sérieusement la qualité de l’impression. ¨ Ne pas mettre les doigts à l’intérieur du carton de la cartouche d’encre. Il contient des pièces protubérantes qui pourrait vous blesser par inadvertance. ¨ Veillez à ne pas incliner le cartes d’encre usagée lors de son retrait ou de sa mise en place. Vous risquez de vous salir ou de salir les appareils si vous renversez de l’encre ¨ Die Tintenpatrone darf während des Druckens nicht entfernt werden. Das könnte den Druckvorgang erheblich beeinträchtigen. ¨ Nicht die Finger in den Tintenpatronenbehälter stecken. Dieser enthält vorstehende Teile die Verletzungen verursachen können. ¨ Den Alttintenbehälter beim Herausnehmen und Einsetzen nicht neigen. Dabei könten Alttinte herauslaufen und Kleidung und Gerät beschmutzen.

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Installation Procedures


INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Warning: Make sure to connect the power cable only after all the steps of the installation procedure are completed.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: SELECTING AN ADEQUATE PLACE FOR SETTING UP YOUR EQUIPMENT The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following conditions: ¨ Power supply: - Voltage: - Frequency: - Current:

200 to 240 VAC or 100 to 120 VAC 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz < 10 A (110 V) < 5 A (220 V)

¨ Ambient conditions: · Operating environment - Temperature: 10°C to 35°C - Humidity: 20% - 80% non-condensing · Storage environment - Temperature: -10°C to 60°C - Humidity: 20% - 90% non-condensing · Variation rate - Temperature: 2°C per hour - Humidity: 5% per hour ¨ Do not connect the printer to a power supply used by other devices that could interfere with your printer.

¨ Do not use thinner, benzene or similar agents on the printer.

¨ Only use original Mutoh Falcon Plus series ink cassettes. Use of different ink cassettes might cause damage to your printer. When using non Mutoh ink cassettes, the ink supply system, the heads as well as the cleaning system will be considered out of warranty. Page 17

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¨ Keep ink cassettes out of the reach of children. ¨ Store your ink cassettes in a cool place. The Falcon Plus Series ink could get frozen, however, if you store your ink below -18°C. In this case, leave your cassettes at room temperature for at least three hours before using them. ¨ Protect your printer from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight. ¨ It is best to keep your machine away from open windows and air-conditioners.

¨ See to it that there is an adequate space around the printer so that ventilation is not obstructed. ¨ Avoid using your Falcon Plus Series printer near heating systems, such as stoves or heaters. ¨ Avoid using your printer under strong lighting, such as halogen lamps or light bulbs. When selecting a place for your printer, leave at least 200 mm in front and at the sides, and 300 mm at the rear, as shown in the illustration below.

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UNPACKING YOUR FALCON PLUS SERIES PRINTER The printer body and printer stand are packed in two separate boxes. Unpack the printer body first.

Caution: ·

When unpacking the printer, check whether all parts described in the parts list are included in the box. Consult your dealer if anything seems to be missing.

·

Lifting the machine out of the box should be done by two people.

·

Protect the printer from shocks.

·

Do not dismantle the unit.

Procedure for unpacking the printer: Step 1: Open the printer body box. Take out the accessories box and scroller.

Step 2: Open the accessories box and take out the User’s Guide. Step 3: Remove the pieces of foam protecting the printer body during transportation.

Step 4: Remove all plastic materials wrapped around the printer. Step 5: Open the printer stand box. Check whether all parts described in the parts list are included in the box. Consult your dealer if anything seems to be missing.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX? What’s in the box ? · Falcon Plus Series printer unit · Printer stand (packed separately) · 1 Paper scroller (2”) including plastic flanges · 1 Sheet-off knife, pre-installed in head · Media Basket Accessories kit consisting of: · Power cable · Cable clamp · Starter ink set: · RJ-4100 Plus:

C,M,Y,K – 4 x 220 ml dye or pigmented ink.

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RJ-6100 Plus: 6 x 220 ml C,M,Y,K, Light Cyan, Light Magenta (Dye Ink) C,M,Y,K, Light Cyan, Light Magenta (Pigmented Ink) C,M,Y,K, Orange, Green (Pigmented Ink)

The Starter ink set depends upon how the printer was ordered. · User’s Guide

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GETTING TO KNOW THE PRINTER PARTS AND COMPONENTS

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N°


Part

Description

1

Cover

The protective cover protects the action environment. Opening the cover immediately pauses printing which resumes when the cover is closed.

2

Operation Panel

Positive Touch keyboard with integrated LCD-Display.

3

Media Hold Lever

Lowers / Releases pressure rolls to load / unload media.

4

Power switch

ON / OFF Power Switch. Full shut down takes a few seconds.

5

Paper Basket

Media collecting basket prevents finished prints to fall on the floor when they are sheet-off.

6

Print Plate

The print plate is a firm, flat base which supports the media during printing and houses the vacuum system.

7

Scroller receiver

Set of 4 wheels which keep the scroller into place.

8

Scroller

Feeds through the roll media core to hold the media.

9

Ink cassette slots

Hold / detect the ink cassettes which are in use.

10

Waste bin

Collects inkflow resulting from: purging, cleaning.

Caution: ·

Do not use the printer as a shelf to store equipment.

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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER Caution: ·

Before lifting the printer body out of the box, make sure to remove all plastic wrapping materials first, in order to avoid that the machine slips from your hands.

1. RJ-4100 Plus Step 1: Unpack the stand and assemble it by screwing the left and right stand legs to the cross bars. To do this, use the 4 long hexagon bolts and the large hex wrench provided. Make sure the leg weldings point outwards and the caster wheels are on the front. After securing the bolts permanently, put on the two plastic side covers. (Please refer to point 1 on the figure mentioned below). Step 2: Place the printer onto the stand. The bottom part of the printer body has 4 spherical knobs that exactly fit into the stand holes. Note that the front side of the stand is the side where the lockable caster wheels are located. (Please refer to point 2 on the figure mentioned below). Step 3: Secure the printer body onto the printer stand using the 2 short bolts and the small hexagon wrench provided. (Please refer to point 3 on the figure mentioned below).

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Step 4: Loosen the wing screw which is fixed to the printing table (4) and remove the metal fixing plate (5), which blocks the printer head during transportation. (Please refer to points 4 & 5 on the figure mentioned below). Keep the metal fixing plate and wing screw, since the printing head needs to be blocked during any transportation of your printer.

Caution: ·

Take care not to drop the wing screw inside the printer body. Should it fall in, do not boot up your printer until the wing screw has been safely removed.

Remove the tape that locks the sheet-off mechanism during transportation (Please refer to point 6 on the figure mentioned below).

Step 5: Remove the cable block(s) between rail and cover (7). (Please refer to the picture mentioned below.)

Remove the lever block (8). (Please refer to the picture mentioned below.)

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Step 6: Assemble the paper basket as follows : Insert the metal bar into the small sleeve of the cloth basket. Then put on the two metal basket supports to the left and the right side. Next put the end caps over the metal bar. (Please refer to point 9 on the figure mentioned below). Attach the cloth basket around the lower cross bar of the stand by way of the push buttons. (Please refer to point 10 on the figure mentioned below). Secure the paper basket to the printer stand. Fix the front hook of the metal basket supports over the upper cross bar of the stand, then in-between the two cross bars and finally under the lower cross bar. (Please refer to point 11 on the figure mentioned below).

The extra hooks provided on the metal basket supports are meant to stack your paper basket vertically along the legs of the printer.

Step 7: After setting up the printer, wheel it to the desired location and lock the caster wheels.

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2. RJ-6100 Plus Step 1: Unpack the stand and assemble it by screwing the left and right stand legs to the cross beam (upper bar)(1) and to the cross bar (lower bar)(2). To do this, use the 4 long hexagon bolts and the large hex wrench provided to secure the cross beam (1), and 2 long hexagon bolts to secure the cross bar (2). Make sure the caster wheels are on the front. After securing the bolts permanently, put on the two plastic side covers.

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Caution: · · ·

For safety, at least four people are needed for assembling the printer. When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the vinyl first and handle the printer directly. There is a risk of your hands slipping if the main unit is handled with the vinyl on. The main unit must be lifted by four people at the places marked (1) to (8) below. If it is lifted at other places (left and right side covers, ink cartridge cover, side plates, etc.) the printer may fall and cause injury or damage.

Step 2: Place the printer onto the stand. The bottom part of the printer body has 4 spheric knobs that exactly fit into the stand holes. Note that the front side of the stand is the side where the lockable caster wheels are located.

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Step 3: Secure the printer body onto the printer stand using the 2 wing screws (3). To do this, on both sides put a wing screw in the middle hole (3) and secure it with one or 2 turns. Then fit the slot of the brackets (Left & Right) in the hanger between the wing screw and the top plate of the stand. Once the brackets fit nicely, secure the two wing screws.

Step 4: Loosen the wing screw which is fixed to the printing table (4) and remove the metal fixing plate (5), which blocks the printer head during transportation. (See 4 & 5 on figure below). Keep the metal fixing plate and wing screw, since the printing head needs to be blocked during any transportation of your printer.

Caution: ·

Take care not to drop the wing screw inside the printer body. Should it fall in, do not boot up your printer until the wing screw has been safely removed.

Remove the tape that locks the sheet-off mechanism during transportation (See 6 on figure below).

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Step 5: Remove the cable block(s) between rail and cover (7).

Remove the lever block (8).

Step 6: Assemble the paper basket as follows : · · · · · ·

Begin at the back side of the printer. Insert one of the two metal bars into a sleeve of the cloth basket (9). Hook the metal bar in the slot at the back of the media brackets, so that it is nicely secured (9). Make a loop with the cloth basket in-between the cross bar and the cross beam, so that the cloth basket comes on front of the bracket. Take the second metal bar and put it through the front hole of the bracket and the sleeve of the cloth basket and then through the front hole of the other bracket (10). Put the end caps over the front metal bar.

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Step 7: After setting up the printer, wheel it to the desired location and lock the caster wheels.

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THE PARALLEL INTERFACE Caution: ·

When connecting the printer to your computer, make sure that both your printer and your computer are switched OFF.

Note: ·

For optimum output, please use a cable recommended by Mutoh.

The printer can use the Centronics interface (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP). Connect to the printer as shown in the following diagram with an interface cable (option) for the connection system you will use. Connect to the host computer with another interface cable. Use the cable clamp provided to nicely fit the interface cable to the bottom of your printer.

Note: · ·

The use of an unnecessary long cable may influence your data transmission. Therefore, keep your interface cable as short as possible. An Ethernet board RJ-ETH13TX (for networking) is available as an optional extra.

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TIPS TO USE HIGH-SPEED ECP PARALLEL COMMUNICATION ·

If the parallel port setting on the printer is set to BI CENTRO (See Menu Mode Operation – Menu Structure Overview) your printer is ready for high speed bidirectional communication.

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In order to be able to use this high-speed mode without problems please note: · Computer Bios for parallel port should be set to ECP · Only use a shielded and balanced parallel cable which is IEEE 1284 compliant. · If your RIP software is protected with a hardware lock (dongle) which needs to be placed on the parallel port, it is best to have available 2 parallel ports. – One port to connect: hardware lock, scanner, external drive or CD-ROM,… – One port (ECP) directly connected to the printer.

In case either of the above mentioned topics is not respected you may encounter all kinds of printer artefacts such as: unexplainable error messages, sheet-off during printing, unexpected media feed during printing, etc… If this occurs, switch your system to unidirectional parallel communication. – Set print parallel port to Mode > CENTRO – Set computer parallel port Bios to SPP or EPP The data transfer will then slow down and the artefacts will disappear. Before switching back to the high speed bidirectionnal parallel mode, have your computer system examined closely by a trained computer technician.

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INSTALLATION OF NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD The standard interface for the Falcon Plus series printer has a parallel Centronics compatible interface as standard equipment. The network interface board, RJ-ETH13TX, for connection to EtherNet is also available as an option. The following procedure explains how to install the network interface board.

Caution: ·

When installing the Network interface board, make sure that the Falcon Plus series printer is switched off and the power cable is disconnected.

To install the network card proceed as follows: Step 1 : Loosen the two screws which are fixed to the interface cover plate on the left side of the Board box below the printer and remove the plate.

1. Interface cover plate 2. Board box Step 2 : Insert the optional interface board into the slot as shown in the diagram. When the interface board has reached the back, push it again to ensure it is pushed fully back.

1. Interface board

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Caution: ·

Electronic components are susceptible to damage by static electricity. Remove static charge from your clothes and body by touching your hands to the board box before you touch the network interface board.

Step 3 : Fasten the two interface mounting screws. Step 4 : Connect a Category 5 EtherNet cable compatible with both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX to the connector on the interface board. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network hub.

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CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE 1) Make sure the printer’s power switch is turned OFF. 2) Plug the printer-end of the power cable into the connector at the back of the printer. 3) Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet of the correct voltage and with a proper grounding. ·

Power supply: - Voltage:

200 to 240 VAC or 100 to 120 VAC

- Frequency:

50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz

- Current:

< 10 A (110 V) < 5 A (220 V) Note: · ·

When you turn off the power, please note that your printer needs a few seconds to perform its shut down sequence. To this end, wait for at least five seconds to switch the printer on again.

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PREPARING FOR A JOB INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING FALCON PLUS INK CASSETTES : Please read below recommendations carefully before you start using your Falcon Plus ink cassettes.

Caution: ·

Falcon Graphics Plus inks are non-hazardous chemicals. It is recommended, however, to avoid any direct contact with the inks. If you come in close contact with the inks, please pay attention to the following first-aid measures: Eye contact: Rinse out the ink with a large quantity of water and consult your doctor. Skin contact: Wash off the ink with soap and water. Ingestion: Rinse your mouth immediately, drink a large quantity of water or milk and consult your doctor.

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Keep the ink cassettes out of the reach of children.

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The ink cassettes are inflammable (ignition point 63°C). Avoid contact with heating sources and any sort of ignition source.

Important: ·

If you use your Falcon Plus printer for the first time, you need to install 4 or 6 cassettes in the slot, which is located at the back of the printer.

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Do not use other ink cassettes but the exclusive Mutoh Falcon Plus ink cassettes. When using non Mutoh ink cassettes, the ink supply system, the heads as well as the cleaning system will be considered out of warranty if damage occurs. Also see to it that you install your cassettes in the correct way. Use of incorrectly coded cassettes may cause printer damage.

Notes: · · ·

Unpack the ink cassettes just before installing them in the slot. If you leave your cassettes open for a long time, they may cause blurred plots. After installing the ink cassettes, do not take them out until you replace them. The ink cassettes have to be used within two years from the date printed on the cassette. Ink cassettes which are installed in the printer should be used up in six months. Page 37

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Moving ink cassettes from a cold place to a warm place may cause condensation. Always leave the cassettes at room temperature for more than three hours before using them.

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If the head is stopped during a print cycle, it may leak. To this end, never turn the power off nor unplug the power cable during printing or while the printing head moves.

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In case of a power failure during printing, switch off the printer and manually move the head to the right until you feel that it drops into the capping position.

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In case a power failure occurs when you are absent, the printer will move the head to the capping position when power is restored and a cleaning cycle will take place automatically.

INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES IN A MUTOH FALCON RJ-4100 PLUS: Step 1: The power switch is located at the right side of the printer, below the printer body. Turn the switch ON and put the hold lever in the DOWN position. Step 2: The printer starts up its initialization routine and the printer display shows the following message: [Y M C K] No cartridge

Note : ·

If the cover is open or the hold lever is up, the initialization routine will not start.

Step 3: Install the ink cassettes (Y: Yellow, M: Magenta, C: Cyan, K: Black) in the correct slot.

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Step 5: After this message, automatic ink replenishment begins. Ink Refill rest 1 M

The “ink refill” message means that ink is being filled into the ink supply system (tubing + head). The printer is now ready to print.

Caution: ·

During ink replenishment, never cut off the electricity. This may cause damage to your printer.

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In case of a power failure during ink replenishment, proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the unit (Power Switch) and check to restore the power. 2. Switch on the unit and check that it gives no error messages in the display. 3. Perform a cleaning cycle and check the test plots. 4. Repeat step 3 until plot quality is acceptable.

Note: ·

In case the ink cassettes are installed and the display message “NO CARTRIDGE” still appears, this means that the ink cassettes are not inserted correctly. Pull out the cassette(s) indicated and try to insert it (them) correctly.

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In case of failure of initial ink replenishment, apply head cleaning a couple of times. If the ink replenish does not commence after several head cleaning cycles, contact your dealer.

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If the display shows “not original ink” please contact your ink supplier and make sure to get original Mutoh Falcon Plus ink.

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INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES IN A MUTOH FALCON RJ-6100 PLUS: Step 1: The power switch is located at the right side of the printer, below the printer body. Turn the switch ON and put the hold lever in the DOWN position.

Step 2: The printer starts up its initialization routine and the printer display shows the following message: [Y M C K O G] No cartridge

Y: Yellow M: Magenta C: Cyan K: Black O: Orange or Light Cyan G: Green or Light Magenta Note : ·

If the cover is open or the hold lever is up, the initialization routine will not start.

Step 3: Insert 6 ink cassettes one by one, respecting the order shown in the illustration below.

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·

Ink cassette slots 1 to 4 respectively destined for Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow are coded so that the ink cassettes cannot be malpositioned.

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Slots 5 and 6 however are NOT CODED. Please check carefully not to put the ink cassettes into an incorrect slot. All RIP software drivers developed according to Mutoh guidelines require: Slot 5 to contain: Light Cyan or Orange Slot 6 (leftmost slot) to contain: Light Magenta or Green

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Only in very special applications it might be needed to introduce the cassettes using another order. In this case carefully follow the instructions given in the application software user guide.

Step 4: After having installed the ink cassettes, the printer will display the following message: User no media

Step 5: After this message, automatic ink replenishment begins. Ink Refill rest 1 M

The “ink refill” message means that ink is being filled into the ink supply system (tubing + head). The printer is now ready to print.

Caution: ·

During ink replenishment, never cut off the electricity. This may cause damage to your printer.

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In case of a power failure during ink replenishment, proceed as follows: Switch off the unit (Power Switch) and check to restore the power. Switch on the unit and check that it gives no error messages in the display. Perform a cleaning cycle and check the test plots. Repeat step 3 until plot quality is acceptable.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Note: ·

In case the ink cassettes are installed and the display message “NO CARTRIDGE” still appears, this means that the ink cassettes are not inserted correctly. Pull out the cassette(s) indicated and try to insert it (them) correctly.

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In case of failure of initial ink replenishment, apply head cleaning a couple of times. If the ink replenish does not commence after several head cleaning cycles, contact your dealer.

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ADJUSTING HEAD HEIGHT (*). Depending on the media type and media thickness used, it is possible to adjust the printer’s printhead height accordingly 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm (± 0.15 mm).

The head height can be adjusted using the lever on the left side of the head (please refer to the picture mentioned above). When the lever is put in horizontal position (turn counter clockwise) the head is in his highest position : 2.0 mm When the lever is turned clockwise, the head is in his lowest position : 1.5 mm. The lever can only be put in two positions, there are no intermediates. Typical use : LOW Photo quality output on photo paper type media (Mutoh Photo Great Piezo Media, Paper, Vinyl, Synthetic paper,…)

HIGH Thick media or media with fibres (Fabrics) which may touch the printhead during printing. (Canvas, Art Paper, Cardboard,…)

(*) : Exclusive RJ-6100 / 54” units.

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LOADING MEDIA 1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO PRINTER MEDIA Important: · · ·

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·

· · · ·

Do not use media that is creased, blemished, torn or curled. Problems caused by using media other than that specified by Mutoh will not be covered by warranty. Always use cut media or roll media specified by Mutoh. Temperature and humidity suitable for printing are shown below. We recommend setting up in an environment that can be air conditioned in order to maintain constant temperature and humidity. Temperature 10°C to 35°C (16°C to 25°C for assured printing accuracy) Variation rate: Not more than 2°C per hour. Humidity 35% to 80% (50% to 60% for assured printing accuracy) with no condensation. Variation rate: Not more than 5% per hour. The absolute dimensions of printing media will be changed by variations in temperature and humidity. Therefore, printing media such as tracing media and high quality media that are readily susceptible to the effects of environment changes should be acclimatized to the environment for about 30 minutes before printing. This acclimatization is called seasoning. Inadequate seasoning may cause the printing media to slip, crease or jam. It also affects the printing quality. With media recommended by Mutoh, you should be aware that a 1% variation in humidity may cause the media to expand or contract by the proportions shown below. Type of media Rate of dimension change Good quality media 0.018% Double-matte polyester film 0.0012% Oil from your skin may interfere with the way the ink sits on the media so you should wash your hands thoroughly before handling the media. If media that is larger than the prescribed size is used, the result of the printing may be affected by the media touching the floor during printing. Do not leave media loaded in the printer for a long period. This may cause media to curl, lift up or jam. (This should be avoided especially in winter, dry periods and for formal printed outputs.) Media has a printing surface and non-printing surface. Printing on the non-printing surface may cause blurring or blemishes.

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2. LOADING CUT SHEET MEDIA Step 1: Open the cover and check that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and verify that the hold lever is in the UP-position.

Step 2: Selecting the media · Press the [Media] key, to select between cut-sheet or roll media. · By pressing the key you will see the LED alternate between the two choices. ·

Now select sheet.

Note : ·

When making the wrong media selection choice by selecting roll when a cut-sheet is being loaded, the printer will give the roll media end warning when the end of the cut-sheet is reached, and printing will not be finished normally.

Step 3: Installing the media · Insert the media, which has already been acclimatized, between the pressure roller system and the drive roller.

Step 4: Align the right side of the media with the base line (holes), as shown in the figures. ·

Align the media with the leading edge of the printing plate.

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Align the right side of the media with the baseline holes. You are allowed about 5 mm of play to the right and left of the center of the base line holes.

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Important: · The guide line (holes) is a guide. There is a possibility of a jam if the pressure roller is not holding the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right edge. Either hold the left edge of the media completely with the pressure roller or slide it so that the pressure roller is about 5 mm away from the right edge of the media and the right edge of the media within 5 mm to the left or right of the guide line (holes).

Step 5: Lower the media hold lever by tilting it down(wards).

Notes: · · ·

Always remove the roll media and scroller from the scroller receiver before loading a cut sheet. Install your media straight. If you do not do this, the printer might misread the actual media size, resulting in abnormal printing. When the roll media indicator is ON while a sheet is loaded, this indicates a media selection error Roll media end

and printing will not be finished normally. · You can install a cut sheet both in the horizontal and in the vertical direction, except for A0 size cut sheets. This size can only be installed in the vertical direction. · The media has a printing side and a non-printing side. If you print on the non-printing side, this may influence the quality. The printable side is normally whiter. Page 45

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Step 6: Close the cover. The head starts moving automatically to detect the media size. ConfirmPaperKind

Step 7: When media is loaded correctly and the printer is ready to receive data, the display shows the message: Plot OK

Step 8: Removing the media Open the cover, tilt the media hold lever UP, and remove the media without touching the media keeper blade. Notes: ·

During plotting, media detection, cutting and cleaning always keep the media hold lever down.

·

If the print head is not situated at the maintenance position, the media hold lever cannot be lifted UP.

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Do not move the print head manually while the hold lever is UP.

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3. LOADING ROLL MEDIA Step 1: Open the cover, check that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blade and put the hold lever up.

Step 2: Selecting the media · Press the [Media] key to select between cut-sheet or roll media. · By pressing the key you will see the LED alternate between the two choices. Now select roll.

Note : When making the wrong choice by selecting cut-sheet when a roll is loaded, the printer will pull off the maximum cut-sheet length, searching the back edge. Finally the printer will report a media search error. Step 3: Take your roll of media. Step 4: Remove the movable flange from the scroller by pulling it off.

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Step 5: Load the media over the scroller Turn the roll media as shown in the diagram and pass it over the scroller until the media tube fits firmly over the fixed flange. Replace the movable flange on the scroller and fit it firmly into the media tube.

Note: ·

Do not drop the media roll over the scroller as this might damage the scroller end caps.

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All Mutoh recommended roll media are rolled up with the printable side facing the outside, so that you can load the roll media easily.

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When the cut sheet indicator light is ON when loading a roll, the printer will display a media search error after feeding the media for about 3m.

Step 6: Installing the scroller Install the scroller as follows: a) Stand at the back side of the printer, holding the scroller with the fixed flange side in your left hand. b) Slide the scroller (left side) into the scroller receiver, as shown in the illustration. c) Push the scroller (Right side - movable flange side) down into the right scroller receiver. You will notice it dropping nicely into place.

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Step 7: Loading roll media · Pull some media off the roll, feed it into the media feed gap and between the pressure rollers and the drive roller.

· Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 0.5 meters hangs out in front of the printer.

Caution: ·

When you load roll media from the back, be careful not to hurt yourself by touching the pressure roll system.

Step 8: Checking the position of roll media Turn the scroller by hand and wind up several turns of roll media. As you wind up the media, check the relative positions of the drive roller on the right and the right hand edge of the roll media. It is normal if with the roll media pulled tight, the portion that is being wound and the portion that was unwound are straight and the right hand side edge of the media is on the guide line. If this is not the case, adjust the position of the roll media in accordance with step 9.

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Step 9: Fine-tuning the roll media position If the guide line (holes) can be seen, the roll media must be moved to the right. If the guide line (holes) is hidden, the roll media must be moved to the left. · Turn the scroller receiver screw counterclockwise to move the roll media to the right (when standing in front of the printer).

· Turn the scroller receiver screw clockwise to move the roll media to the left (when standing in front of the printer).


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Step 10: · Check if the roll media has been installed correctly. · Lower the media hold lever and close the cover. · The head moves automatically and detects the media size. · The display will show the following message during loading: ConfirmPaperKind

· After performing its media loading sequence (± 30 seconds) the printer displays the following message: Plot OK

Important: ·

If the roll media has not been fed straight or incorrectly, messages such as, “media error” or “media jam error” are shown on the display. If this is the case, reload the media following the instructions above.

Step 11: During the media detection sequence, check if the media runs straight. After media detection, check the position of the right side of the roll media. If the position is almost on the same line as it was before closing the cover, media loading was performed successfully. If after the media detection sequence, the roll media position is not on the same position as it was before closing the cover, repeat the instructions from steps 8 and 9 for installing the media. Note: Removing roll media Step 1: After printing, open the cover, tilt the media hold lever UP and wind up the roll media. Step 2: Stand behind the printer. Unlock the scroller receiver by pressing the lock lever down. You can now lift the right side of the scroller and remove it from the printer.

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Step 3: Remove the roll media by gently pushing the roll media off the scroller via the moveable flange side. At no times drop the scroller end-caps on the floor as this might damage the scroller end-caps and reduce media tracking or loading problems.

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4. Loading media in combination with the Roll Take-Up System. Step 1 : Open the cover and put the hold lever in the UP position by tilting it up(wards).

Step 2 : Selecting roll take-up system ·

Press the Media-key to select media loading sequence with roll take-up system (Both LEDs ON).

·

By pressing the key you will see the LEDs alternate between three choices (sheet, roll and take-up). Now select roll take-up loading sequence (both LEDs ON).

Step 3 : Take an empty cardboard core. Slide the empty cardboard roll over the scroller of the roll take-up system. Note : Notice that one flange is fixed. A warning sticker is attached near the flange. Do not remove this flange.

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Step 4 : Take your roll of media. Step 5 : Remove the moveable flange from the scroller by pulling it off.

Step 6 : Load the media onto the scroller. Feed the scroller through the media core. Gently but firmly press the roll media over the fixed flange. Slide the moveable flange over the scroller and firmly press the flange inside the roll media core.

Note : · ·

Do not drop the media roll over the scroller as this might damage the scroller end caps. Damaged end caps may cause media tracking problems. All Mutoh recommended roll media are rolled up with the printable side facing the outside, so that you can load the roll media easily.

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Step 7 : Installation of the scroller. Install the scroller as follows : a) Stand at the back side of the printer, holding the scroller with the fixed flange side in your left hand. b) Slide the scroller (left side) into the scroller receiver, as shown in the illustration. c) Push the scroller (Right side – movable flange side) down into the right scroller receiver. You will notice it dropping nicely into place.

Step 8 : Loading roll media. ·

Pull some media off the roll, feed it into the media feed gap and between the pressure rollers and the drive roller.

·

Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 0.5 meters hangs out in front of the printer.

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Caution : When you load roll media from the back, be careful not to hurt yourself by touching the pressure roller system.

Step 9 : Checking the position of roll media. Turn the scroller by hand and wind up several turns of roll media. As you wind up the media, check the relative positions of the drive roller on the right and the right hand edge of the roll media. It is normal if with the roll media pulled tight, the portion that is being wound and the portion that was unwound are straight and the right hand side edge of the media is on the guide line. If this is not the case, adjust the position of the roll media in accordance with step 9.

Step 10 : Fine-tuning the roll media position. If the guide line (holes) can be seen, the roll media must be moved to the right. If the guide line (holes) is hidden, the roll media must be moved to the left. · Turn the scroller receiver screw counterclockwise to move the roll media to the right (when standing in front of the printer).

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· Turn the scroller receiver screw clockwise to move the roll media to the left (when standing in front of the printer).


Step 11 : · · ·

Before lowering the media hold lever, hold the media on the front side and turn the media feeding scroller slightly backward, making sure that there is an even tension across the full media width. Lower the media hold lever and close the cover. The head moves automatically and will search for the left and right edge of the media being loaded.

Important : If the roll media has not been fed straight or incorrectly, messages such as “Stuck Media error” or “Take out paper” are shown on the display. If this is the case, reload the media following the instructions mentioned above.

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Step 12 : In the MENU “Function” of your printer, set media cut to OFF. Step 13 : Feed the media forward by pressing the SHIFT & ADVANCE keys simultaneously until the media reaches the cardboard core on the take-up system (Please refer to the picture mentioned below).

Step 14 : Fix the media on the cardboard core by means of self-adhesive tape strips in the middle and on the left and right side. Note : First attach the middle of the media on the cardboard core to avoid slipping of the media. Step 15 : Feed the media slightly forward (using SHIFT & ADVANCE) and wind it up on the take-up system. Now you are ready to start printing. Once the printer has printed as much as shown on the figure below, the sensors will be activated and the take-up system will start winding up the media.

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Once your print is finished and dry you can wind up your print via a manual feed button. If you want to sheet off the print push the cancel button for 2 seconds and confirm the sheet-off request. If you want to wind up or wind off your print you can do this via the forward / reverse button.

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USING PIGMENTED INK · Pigmented ink tends to dry faster than dye ink. Make sure to clean the head cleaning wiper regularly in order to avoid head clogging. (See section: cleaning head cleaning wiper) · Pigmented inks at all times require the ink density to be set to NORMAL. These inks are not compatible with FAINT nor with THIN ink density mode which both use the micro-dot printing mode. · If you have a RIP software in which media profiles are available for the Mutoh ink/media combination, the software normally should disable the micro-dot mode as soon as a profile for pigmented ink is selected. It is best however, always to double check this.

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PRINT ORIGIN CONTROL. The Origin-Reset function allows you to move the horizontal origin, effectively changing the offset versus the right border. The value can be set ranging from 0 mm to the media width minus the left and right margins (20 mm), in 1mm increments. The inclusion of this function allows you to manually nest images, working in conjunction with the Media Feed Reverse button on the control panel of the printer (See Control Panel Section below). In a typical application, an image narrower than the media width would be printed flush with the right margin. After printing, the media can be fed back into the printer using the Media Feed Reverse button. Then, the horizontal origin can be moved using the OriginReset function in the User Menu under the Functions submenu. Using this method, the next image would automatically be printed to the left of the first image, rather than behind it, thus avoiding excess media waste. Note, however, that once set, the Origin-Reset function will remain set until changed again or reset to zero by the user.

Plot OK

Step 1 : To enter the Menu system, press the [MENU] key.

* Menu *

Command >

Step 2 : The key contents changes according to the yellow section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the “Command” menu by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.

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* Menu *


Command >

Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the “Command” menu and shift to the next level.

OriginReset :

No

Step 4 : Bring up the “OriginReset” item by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.

OriginReset :

Yes

Step 5 : Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” or “No”.

Origin :

Init

Step 7 : Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “new origin” or “Initialisation”.

Origin :

New>

Step 8 : To select a new origin select “New>” and press the [ENTER] key to confirm.

Offset :

0

* Menu *

Command >

Step 9 : Set a new origin (0 to media width minus 20 mm) and press the [ENTER] key to confirm. Step 10 : Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [BACK] key

Plot OK

Step 11 : The permanent ONLINE-status display is restored.

Note : Once set, the Origin-Reset function will remain set until it is reset to zero or until it is changed by the user.

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MICRO-BANDING ELIMINATION. The nominal paper movement accuracy is ± 0.1 percent, or ±1 mm per meter of moving distance. Different media types may show different behavior and when the paper movement error exceeds the target specification, banding can occur. This banding can take the form of thin dark horizontal bands, or thin white horizontal bands. If the above happens, these bands will occur in both bi-directional and unidirectional print modes. Thin dark bands indicate that the printer firmware is under-compensating and that print swaths are overlapping on the edges. Alternatively, thin white lines indicate that the printer firmware is over-compensating, and that print swaths are not perfectly butted together. The media feed micro step adjustment option gives the user the ability to steer the step compensation algorithm. To eliminate micro-banding, you can enter a positive or negative percentage of compensation, (± 3.00 percent), in 0.01 percent increments. A positive value will extend the step and compensate for overlapping print swaths; a negative value will shorten the step and compensate for non-butting print swaths. Some trial and error testing is typically required to find the optimum value for any given media type.

Plot OK

Step 1 : To enter the Menu system, press the [MENU] key.

* Menu *

Command >

Step 2 : The key contents change to the yellow section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the “Function” menu by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.

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* Menu *


Function >

Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key to enter the “Function” menu and shift to the next level.

Step Adjustment :

Change

Step 4 : Bring up the “Step Adjustment” item by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.

Step Adjustment :

Clear

Step 5 : Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Change” or “Clear” and press ENTER.

Step Adjustment :

0.00%

Step Adjustment :

Change

Step 6 : When pressing “Change”, enter the new value using the [VALUE/+] / [VALUE/-] keys. Using the [MENU UP] / [MENU DOWN] keys, you can select which digit you want to change. The value can be changed in 0.01% increments. Press [ENTER] to confirm the new value. Step 7 : If no other items are to be changed, press the [BACK] key.

* Menu *

Function >

Step 8 : Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [BACK] key

Plot OK

Step 9 : The permanent ONLINE-status display is restored.

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Note : To find the optimum correction value for a certain media, you will need to go through a series of test cycles. Preferably send to the plotter a small test image such as a neutral grey square (between 50% and 70% Grey) and check the micro-banding as described above. Make a note of your correction value for a certain media type, as the required value will always be the same for this media type. Note : Before using this function, always perform a nozzle-check to see if all nozzles are firing correctly. Nozzles which are not firing or misfiring might mislead you when entering correction values.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE INK CASSETTES When the Falcon printer indicates ink cassette(s) as soon as possible. When the indication is

Ink low

No Ink

or

No Cartridge

insert or replace the

, prepare to have new ink cassettes available.

Step 1: No Ink

If the display shows , pull out the empty or inoperational ink cassette.

Note: ·

Each sign [Y] [M] [C] [K] indicates: Y : Yellow, M : Magenta, C : Cyan, K : Black.

·

[O] indicates: Orange or Light Cyan (RJ-6100 only)

·

[G] indicates: Green or Light Magenta (RJ-6100 only).

Step 2: Unpack a new ink cassette. Note: ·

Only use original Mutoh ink cassettes.

·

For each cassette, there is a correct place and a correct inserting direction.

·

Open the ink cassette just before inserting it into the slot.

·

Use ink cassettes within two years from the date printed on the package.

·

Replace your ink cassettes at least every 6 months.

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Step 3: Insert a new ink cassette into the slot.

Step 4: When insertion / replacement of ink cassettes has been performed well, the display will show the following message if media is loaded and the printer is ONLINE: Plot OK

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SWITCHING BETWEEN DYE INKS AND PIGMENTED INKS Use the INK CHANGE procedure to switch from DYE ink to PIGMENTED ink or from PIGMENTED ink to DYE ink. When using this function, cleaning cassettes need to be installed to the cassettes slots. Step 1 :

Plot OK

To enter the Menu system, press the [MENU] key. * Menu *

Command >

* Menu *

InkChange :

InkChange :

Utility>

No

Yes

Step 2 : The key contents change to the yellow section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the “Utility” menu by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key. Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key to enter the “Utility” menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 : Bring up the “InkChange” item by pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key. Step 5 : Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. Step 6 :

Change Waste Ink

Replace waste ink box to new one. Change Tank ?

ConfirmChange

Remove Bk Cart

Yes

Yes

Step 7 : Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. Step 8 : Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. Step 9 (*) : Remove Black colour ink cartridge from the slot.

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Step 10 (*) : Set Bk Wash Cart Head Wash

Remove Bk Wash Cart

Insert the cleaning cartridge to the Black ink cartridge slot. The Black head wash starts when the cleaning cartridge is inserted. The cleaning period is approximately 12 minutes. Step 11 (*) : Remove the cleaning cartridge from the slot. Step 12 (*) :

Head Wash

Remove Co Cart

The rest of the cleaning fluid in the printer unit is discharged when the cleaning cartridge is removed. Step 13 (*) : Remove colour ink cartridges from each slot. Step 14 (*) :

Set Co Wash Cart

Set the cleaning cartridges to each slot.

Caution : Do not use the cleaning cartridge you used to wash the black ink head.

Head Wash

The cleaning starts when all cleaning cartridges are inserted. The cleaning period is about 15 minutes. Step 15 (*) :

Remove Co Wash Cart

Remove the colour cartridges from the slots. Step 16 :

Head Wash

The rest of the cleaning fluid in the printer unit is discharged when the cleaning cartridges are removed.

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Step 17 : Change Waste ink

Remove the waste ink box from the printer unit and set the new extra waste ink box to the printer unit. Step 18 :

Change Tank ?

Yes

Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. Step 19 :

ConfirmChange Yes

Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER. Step 20 :

[YMCK] Discharged

If the cassettes that have been removed are DYE ink cassettes, now insert PIGMENTED ink cassettes. If the cassettes that have been removed are PIGMENTED ink cassettes, now insert DYE ink cassettes. Step 21 :

Ink Refill

4M

Ink Refill

3M

Ink Refill

2M

Ink Refill

1M

Ink Refill

0M

Ink Refill

4M

Ink Refill

3M

Ink Refill

2M

Ink Refill

1M

Ink Refill

0M

The initial fill is executed when installing cartridges. The display will show the following messages :

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Step 22 : Plot OK

After filling, the display will show the following message :

Note : ·

The cleaning cartridge is one time use only.

·

Only recommended ink cassettes can be used. The also need to be turned in the proper direction for insertion.

·

Ink cassettes should be used within two years of the date that is printed on the package. Cassettes that have been loaded into the printer should be replaced within six months.

(*) : Due to the construction of the capping station in the six-colour Falcon Plus, all cartridge must be switched together.

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EMPTYING THE WASTE BOX The waste box is located at the back of the printer and collects the waste ink. When the box is full, it needs to be replaced. Step 1: When you turn the printer ON, the front panel displays the In this case, check the waste box.

Check waste box

message.

Step 2: When the front panel displays pull out the waste box.

Waste bin full

The display indication changes into

Waste box not fitted

Step 3: Dispose the waste box, while not tilting it, in the plastic bag which is shipped with a new waste liquid box.

Step 4: Insert a new waste box in the printer.

Change tank?

No

Step 5: Changed?

Yes

Press either [Value/+] or [Value/-] key on the operation panel and the indication will change into YES Step 6: Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. If you have successfully completed the waste box replacement procedure, the printer will display following message Plot OK

Caution: ·

The waste box can be disposed as a nonflammable item. In case of pulling out the waste box accidentally, press [Enter] key with the indication Change Tank?

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CLEANING THE HEAD CLEANING WIPER. When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently, waste matter clinging to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint or blemished. In such case, you should clean the cleaning wiper. Step 1: Switch off the power, lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle.

Caution: ·

Do not move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality.

Step 2: Clean the cleaning wiper backwards and forwards two or three times with the cloth for cleaning the cleaning wiper.

1. Head cap unit 2. Cleaning wiper

Caution: · Clean without your hand coming into direct contact with the head cap unit, which is near the cleaning wiper. Otherwise oil may get on the cleaning wiper and it will be unable to clean the head properly. · Do not lift up the cleaning wiper when you are cleaning it. Otherwise it is unable to clean the head properly. ·

The cleaning wiper and its surroundings will be soiled with waste liquid. Be careful not to dirty your hands and clothes.

Step 3: Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer.

Caution: · The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to the right hand end of the printer.

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REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE Depending on the kind of roll media used, paper dust gathers in the cutter slot and on the cutter blade edge. This may cause bad sheeting off quality. In this case, replace or clean the cutting blade or/and clean the cutter slot. The cutting blade is a consumable item, so if the blade loses sharpness, replace it. We recommend replacing the cutting blade regularly.

Caution: The hold lever must be down. Do not move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media keeper may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality. Step 1: Switch off the printer and pull the printing head to the center of the printer. Step 2: Take out the cutting blade by pushing the cutter head down and rotating the cutter arm towards you. Either clean the cutting blade with a dry cloth or replace it.

Caution: ·

There is a spring fitted in the hole of cutter head. Be careful not to loose it while replacing the cutting blade.

Step 3: Insert a new cutting blade in the hole of the cutter head. While pushing the cutting blade down, put the cutter arm back over the cutting blade. A cutting blade can only be inserted in one direction.

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Caution: ·

The edge of the cutting blade is very fragile, while replacing it, handle it with care.

Step 4: Put the head manually back into its capping position, and turn the power switch ON. Note: ·

Durability of the cutting blade may differ depending on the kind or thickness of the media and used environment. We recommend purchasing a spare cutting blade so that you always have a spare blade at hand.

Important: If you don’t have a new sheet-off blade available to replace your blade, you can temporarily switch off the automatic sheet-off. Press menu Ú until you see Function. Press Enter Function Ink Dry Time. Press menu Ú until you see “Media Cut : ON” Press value + or value -: “Media Cut : OFF” Press Enter Press Back ×× 2 times to go back to ONLINE Level.

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PRINTER STATUS DISPLAY. Normal (when media is loaded)

Data can be received and printed.

Plot OK Normal (Paper is not installed) Paper End Lever Up

Media is not loaded or printing on a cut sheet is finished. Data can be received but cannot be printed unless media is loaded. The hold lever is up. Put the hold lever down.

Lever Up Cover is open

The cover is open. Close the cover. Cover Open

Cover open and lever up

The cover is open and the hold lever is up. Close the cover and lower the hold lever.

Cover and lever Data is being received. Printing will begin after the data has been processed.

Data reception in progress Receive

(Port 1)

Data being analyzed Convert

Data is being converted. Printing will begin after the data has been processed. (Port 1)

Printing in progress

Processed data is being printed.

Printing Cleaning in progress

The print heads are being cleaned. Please wait.

Cleaning Media initialisation in progress

Media is being initialised. Please wait.

Paper Initial

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OPERATION ERRORS AND COUNTERMEASURES. A messaged error impedes the operation of the printer. Sometimes an error is displayed and printing continues or printing may cease when an error is displayed. If printing stops, it will be reprinted when the cause of the error is removed. When a messaged error occurs, the beeper will beep twice unless there is insufficient memory. Capping position is not set up yet Capping Position Un-set Paper recognition error Undefined Paper

End of Roll Paper End of Roll Lift lever

The capping position is not recorded. The error will not be cancelled until the capping position is adjusted. Contact your Mutoh dealer regarding capping position adjustment. An error has occurred during media detection. Either media smaller than the minimum size or larger than the maximum size was detected or the hold lever was up or a media jam occurred during media detection. This error also occurs if the media is not loaded in the correct position. Put the hold lever up and reload the media. The end of the media was detected when roll media was initialized. Replace the roll media. Request to put the media hold lever up.

Lift lever up Media skew error

Roll media has slipped obliquely. Reload the media.

Stuck Media Error Media replacement error

Roll media cutting failed. Cut the media, raise the hold lever and reload the media.

Paper Cut Error Media replacement request Remove Media No Waste box No Waste - Ink Tank

Media is loaded but the next process has failed. The lever was raised during printing or cutting and lowered again without the media having been removed. Remove the media. The waste box is not installed. Install a waste box containing a waste liquid absorbent sheet.

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Check waste box Check waste box Waste Box Full Waste Box Full No cartridge because of different ink Different kind of ink Request to insert exclusive or same type ink cartridges

Not Original Ink

Low ink warning


The waste box is becoming full. Obtain a waste box from supplies and have it ready for replacement. The waste box is full of waste liquid. Take out the waste box and replace the waste liquid absorbent sheet. Install a waste box that contains a waste liquid absorbent sheet. The type of ink cartridges was changed (from dye to pigment or from pigment to dye) during Cleaning or ink filling. Replace with original cartridge type. Either ink cartridges other than the exclusive type or mixed dye or pigment ink cartridges have been installed. Make sure exclusive ink cartridges of the same type (all dye or all pigment) are loaded. The remaining ink is low. Prepare a new ink cartridge of the colour that is displayed.

[65YMCK] Ink Near End No ink [65 YMCK] No Ink No Ink Cartridge

The ink cartridge of the colour that is displayed is empty. Replace with new cartridge. The ink cartridge of the colour that is displayed is not installed. Insert a cartridge.

[65 YMCK] Cartridge Insufficient memory Memory Shortage SIMM12MB

There was insufficient memory during data processing or printing. In this case the beeper gives three long beeps. Printing continues but the result cannot be guaranteed. Since the required memory size is displayed, you should consider extending the memory.

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DATA ERRORS AND COUNTERMEASURES Data errors occur when there is a fault in communication between the printer and the application or computer. There are three types of data error: · Errors related to communication conditions. · Errors caused by faulty handshaking. · Escape sequence command format errors. The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs. Note : The command that caused the error may be shown enclosed in brackets in the data error message.

Network board detection error Detect Network Error Network board initialisation error Initial Network Error

A board other than a prescribed network interface board has been installed. Replace with a prescribed network interface board. An error occurred when the network interface board was installed. The network interface board may be faulty. Replace the network interface board.

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COMMAND ERRORS AND COUNTERMEASURES. Command errors occur during the processing of command data received from the application or computer. If the printer’s command set-up differs from the type of command data sent from the application or computer. If there is a grammatical error in the command data sent from the application or computer. The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs. Note : A command error may occur together with a data error (related to error code I15). In this case, the communication settings should be checked. The command that caused the error may be shown enclosed in brackets in the data error message. Undefined command error

A command that is undefined by MH-GL command mode was analyzed.

MH01 Error [..] Parameter error

An invalid number of parameters follow the command.

MH02 Error [..] Numerical value error

An invalid parameter follows the command.

MH03 Error [..] Undefined character set

A non-existent character set has been selected.

MH04 Error [..] Position overflow MH06 Error [..] Buffer overflow

The polygon buffer or downloadable buffer has overflowed.

MH07 Error [..]

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Note : In each case, first check that the command modes of the application and computer are compatible with that of the printer. Refer to computer manual for application and computer settings.

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ERRORS REQUIRING A RESTART. Errors requiring a restart are fatal to the operation of the printer. The power to the printer should be switched off and the printer must be restarted. They are caused by an obstruction to the printer drive or damage related to a printer board. When an error requiring restart occurs, the printer behaves as follows. 1. Drive power is shut down automatically. 2. All LEDs on the control panel flash and the beeper sounds continuously. The beeper will not stop until a key is pressed. 3. An error code and error name are displayed in the liquid crystal display section. Errors requiring restart that involve the Mechanical system. If an error has occurred in the mechanical system, remove the foreign object, paper scraps, etc. that are causing the obstruction and restart the printer. Feed motor error

An error with the media feed motor has occurred.

E065 Error X Motor Carriage motor error

An error with the carriage motor has occurred.

E066 Error Y Motor Feed encoder error

An error with the media feed encoder has occurred.

E069 Error X Encoder Carriage encoder error

An error with the carriage encoder has occurred.

E070 Error Y Encoder Feed imposition timeout

An error with the media feed imposition has occurred.

E071 Error X Timeout Carriage imposition timeout

An error with the carriage imposition has occurred.

E072 Error Y Timeout Feed motor over current

An error with the media feed motor has occurred.

E073 Error X Over Current

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Carriage motor over current


An error with the carriage motor has occurred.

E074 Error Y Over Current Note : When an error occurs in the XY drive systems, check for an obstruction in the XY drive systems. If there is an obstruction, remove it before the power is switched on again. Sensor detection error

A sensor cannot be detected.

E075 Error Sensor in abnormal NVRAM error

An error has occurred when writing to the flash ROM.

E129 Error NVRAM Sum-check error

A flash ROM sum-check error has occurred.

E016 Error CPU Err [35] Note : In the case of a sensor detection error, NVRAM error or Sum-check error, switch on the power again. If the error persists, contact the Mutoh authorized dealer. Errors requiring restart that involve the CPU system. Standard DRAM error

An access error has occurred in standard DRAM.

E001 Error DRAM Optional DRAM error

An access error has occurred in extended DRAM (option : sold separately).

E002 Error Opt. DRAM Floating point exception error

A floating point exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E005 Error Decimal Calculation error

A calculation overflow has occurred.

E006 Error Calculation

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Co-processor error

Exceptional non-possible usage of coprocessor.

E007 Error Co-processor CPU error

A major defect in the CPU system has occurred.

E016 Error CPU error Interrupt exception error

An interrupt exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [00] Command environment exception error

A command environment exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [02] Data environment exception error

A data environment exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [03] Address exception error

An address exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [04] Address exception error

An address exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [05] Bus exception error

A bus exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [06] Bus exception error

A bus exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [07] System call exception error

A system call exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [08] Break point exception error

A break point exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [09] Reserved command exception error

A reserved command exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [10]

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Unusable co-processor exception error

An unusable co-processor exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [11] Operation overflow exception error

An operation overflow exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [12] Trap exception error

A trap exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [13] Watch exception error

A watch exception error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [22] Watchdog timeout error

A watchdog timeout error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [32] Abort error

An abort error has occurred in the CPU.

E016 CPU Err [33] Transfer memory error

A transmitting memory access error has occurred in the CPU.

E237 Error Transfer Memory Note : In each case, switch OFF, wait 10 seconds and switch ON.

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL & PRINTER CONTROLS GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE CONTROL PANEL Your printer is equipped with a direct access control panel, meaning that all frequently used functions can be addressed directly from the keyboard.

Nr. 1.

2.

Key Data LED :

Error LED :

Description The DATA LED monitors DATA status : ·

LED ON indicates data is being received.

·

LED FLASHING means data is being processed.

The ERROR LED is ON after an ERROR has occurred, to indicate a possible hazardous situation. The LED will go out if the error is corrected or after pressing the [CANCEL] key.

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3.

Cancel Key :


The [CANCEL] key is a special key, controlling both the CANCEL FUNCTION as well as the ROLL MEDIA sheet-off function. Printer Condition

Receiving Status

Result by pressing CANCEL Roll media is cut at the current position Process stops

Process Status

Buffer is cleared

Printing Status

Print is cancelled, buffer is cleared, printed part is cut-off.

Idle Status

4.

5.

Cleaning :

Quality / Speed :

To request a sheet-off, press cancel for 2 seconds and confirm with [ENTER]. - Pressing for 2 seconds initiates the cleaning procedure. -

When pressed together with the [SHIFT] key, (9) it initiates the head adjustment procedure.

-

Go to the Previous Menu, when in menu-mode operation.

-

For advanced Cleaning Control, enter the menu system and select submenu [Utility] – option [Clean].

-

Pressing QUALITY / SPEED will change the output quality and speed. Each time the key is pressed you will notice the LED indicator showing the current status : High quality, Normal, High Speed and High Speed monochrome* (all 3 LEDs ON simultaneously) * = RJ-4100 only.

-

The set-up can only be changed in idle status.

-

When pressed together with [SHIFT] key (9) outputs the Test Print.

-

Go to the Next menu option, or increase a parameter value when in menu-mode operation.

-

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7.

8.

Resolution :

Media :

Menu Mode Operation :


-

Pressing RESOLUTION will change the output resolution between 360 DPI, 720 DPI or 1440 DPI. The set-up can only be changed in idle status.

-

When pressed together with the [shift] key (9) it allows reverse manual roll feed.

-

Select the previous menu option and decrease a parameter value when in menu mode operation.

-

If both LEDs are ON simultaneously the plotter operates in one of the 3 available 1440 dpi modes (horizontal, vertical or diagonal). The mode is selectable via RIP software drivers for the RJ-4100 / RJ-6100.

-

The LED indication is also changed by data coming from the RIP software.

-

Allows selection among roll, cut-sheet or media take-up system support.

-

When pressed together with the [shift] key (9), generates a nozzle check print.

-

Accept a new setting when in menu mode or enter a lower menu level.

The Menu Mode Operation is used to change printer settings and parameters. Menu Mode related buttons are enclosed in the yellow area.

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9.

Shift-button :

10. Menu :

11. Liquid Cristal Display :

12. Vacuum :


-

Shift button to activate Head Adjustment, manual roll feed (forward or reverse), Nozzle check print, Test print or Set-Up List.

-

Back out of menu levels or switch back to ONLINE level from top level (Menu mode operation).

-

The Menu Mode Operation is used to change printer settings and parameters.

-

Press the [MENU] key to switch from ONLINE status to menu mode operation.

-

When pressed together with the [shift] key (9) it allows forward manual roll feed.

16 characters LCD display which displays messages, shows settings / values and allows menu-wise control. -

The Vacuum key allows you to reduce the fan power when using very light media such as synthetic paper or uncoated paper lighter than 70 g/m².

-

When pressed together with the [SHIFT] key, (9) it initiates a Set-up List and an adjustment parameter plot.

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Note : ·

When the data light is ON (receiving) or blinking (processing), all the keys are disabled, except the head cleaning key. The keys will be operational in case of receiving data while you are in the setup menu. The settings changes, however, will then only be valid for the next printing job.

·

Panel set up from the printer is only possible when no printing data or processing data is sent to the printer.

·

In menu mode operation, the shift key functions are not available.

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MENU MODE OPERATION. The Menu Mode Operation is used to access settings, which cannot be controlled via the direct access keys. As soon as media is loaded, the printer is ONLINE and ready to receive data. In case no media is loaded, the printer is OFFLINE. To enter the MENU MODE proceed as follows : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Press the MENU-key. To select the next/previous menu item press Menu Down ¯ / Menu Up . To select the next/previous option or value press value + / value -. To accept a new setting or enter a next menu level press ENTER. To return to a previous menu level, or exit the menu system press Back ¬.

In case Media is loaded, exiting the top menu level will switch the printer back to ONLINE.

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Menu Structure – overview. Online

PlotArea

MH-GL2 / MHGL, GL2 / RTL-PASS Normal / Expend

Position

P1 / Full / LL

Terminat

Special / Normal

Resolut OnlineTimer Overwrite

720dpi / 360dpi / 300dpi Off / 10s / 20s / 30s / 40s / 50s / 60s / 90s / … / 780s / 800s Last / Mix

OriginReset

No / Yes

InkDryTime Halftone

0 sec to 5 sec to 30 sec to 60 min. Quality / Speed / Thin

KCMY®KMY CMY®Black

Yes / No Yes / No

KYCMYK

No / Yes

Scale

25% to 100 % to 400%

Mirror Direct.

Off / Y On Command / MAX-MIN

Cut Position

Data / Standard

MediaCut Copy InkDensity

Auto / Off / Manual 1 to 99 Normal / Micro

Dist.Adj StepAdj

No / Clear / Change / Confirm Change / Clear

Mode

Bi Centro / Centro

Timing

A–B/B–A

Network

IP Address

Utility

ErrorDisplay Initialize

000.000.000.000 to 192.034.041.015 to 255.255.255.255 Off / On

Command

Function

Centro

Command

Printer command language selection Set-up hard clip area depending of media size. Set-up initial pen position in MH-GL, GL2 and MH-GL2. Command Language terminator selection. Select logical resolution. In case of intermittent data flow, determines time-out to finalize plot. Set-up control of overlapping areas. Allows manual nesting when combined with backward feed. Set-up ink drying time before sheet-off occurs. Select method of pseudotone processing. Reserved for future use. Allow mixed black (CMY) or not. Reserved for future use. (only for RJ6000) Expand or reduce print data. Reverse printing set-up. Media size determined by Page size Command or by plot data. Specify cutting position on roll media following data or standard media size. Automatic sheet-off set-up. Set-up number of copies. Select Normal or Micro dot drop size in function of media & ink type. Plot distance adjustment. Micro-banding elimination via microstep adjustment. Select between unidirectional and ECP high speed. Select ACK timing for BUSY state.

Show or hide simple error. Initialize printer set-up.

No Yes

InitialAll InitialCommand InitialFunct InitialCentro InitialNetwork

Dump Wash

Clean

No / OK No / OK No / OK No / OK No / OK Start – End / All (Cancel with CANCEL-key) Black & Colour / Black / Colour

Normal

Black & Colour / Black / Colour

Powerful

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No Black & Colour / Black / Colour

Yes Ink Change

No / Yes

K Ink Change

No / Yes

Maintenance Rec.

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Starts a Ink Fill Sequence (Head choice, only for RJ4100) Starts ink Change Procedure Starts ink change procedure for black on RJ4100. Prints maintenance record.

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PRINT MODES ACCESSIBLE VIA THE CONTROL PANEL. The following print modes are predefined as Draft, Normal and Quality. These modes may be overwritten from the host computer using the printer manager commands. By structuring the default control panel print modes in this new fashion, the effective performance of the Falcon Graphics Plus in both 360 dpi and 720 dpi Draft modes is twice that of the previous model. These high-speed Draft options are new to the Falcon Graphics Plus. Panel LEDs 360 – Draft 360 – Normal 360 – Quality 720 – Draft 720 – Normal 720 – Quality 1440 – Draft 1440 – Normal 1440 – Quality

Print Mode 1-Pass / Bi-directional 1-Pass / Unidirectional 2-Pass / Unidirectional 2-Pass / Bi-directional 2-Pass / Unidirectional 2-Pass / Unidirectional 8-Pass / Bi-directional 8-Pass / Unidirectional 16-Pass / Unidirectional

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m²/h 14.49 10.87 5.43 7.25 5.43 2.72 1.81 1.81 0.68

Output Resolution (dpi) 360 x 180 360 x 180 360 x 360 720 x 360 720 x 360 720 x 360 1440 x 1440 1440 x 1440 1440 x 1440

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MUTOH RJ-4000 Falcon Graphics Inkjet Printer User’s Guide

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