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XPJ661UF Operation Manual

The XPJ-661UF Operation Manual provides essential information on operations and maintenance methods for the printer. It includes guidelines for safe operation, compliance with European and U.S. regulations, and detailed instructions on basic and advanced operations. The manual emphasizes the importance of following specified procedures to avoid accidents and ensure proper functioning of the printer.

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XPJ661UF Operation Manual

The XPJ-661UF Operation Manual provides essential information on operations and maintenance methods for the printer. It includes guidelines for safe operation, compliance with European and U.S. regulations, and detailed instructions on basic and advanced operations. The manual emphasizes the importance of following specified procedures to avoid accidents and ensure proper functioning of the printer.

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XPJ-661UF

Operation Manual
Operations and Maintenance Methods

• Unauthorized copying or duplication of the whole or part of the contents of this manual is prohibited.

• Every care has been taken in writing the contents of this manual, but please contact MUTOH or the dealer you purchased the
product from if you find any unclear, erroneous or otherwise unsatisfactory content in the manual.

• Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the
printer according to any procedures other than those set forth in this manual.

• Company names and product names that appear in this manual are registered trademarks of the respective companies.
For Users in Europe
The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity
with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives.

By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the person placing the
product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item meets all the essential
requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the applicable conformity assessment procedures
have been applied.

For Users in the United States


This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.

This system (including the housing and safety device) is a Class 1 laser product.
Laser specifications of this system (including the housing)
Wavelength: 655 nm, maximum output: 390mW or less, pulse duration: 3.0μs
Complies with IEC 60825-1 Edition 3.0 (2014-05-15).
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No.56 dated
May 8, 2019.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in radiation
exposure.
Contents
CHAPTER 1 BASIC OPERATIONS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Main components of your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System configurations of this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Displaying the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Launching/Displaying/Exiting MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Launching MUTOH LFP Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Launching Layout and Print Tool 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Launching MUTOH Layer Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Requirements for usable media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table Dimensions & Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Precautions when using this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Powering ON / OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If not using the printer for a long time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Loading media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Nozzle check and cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starting printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pausing/Restarting printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Canceling printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Menus you can access while printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Checking the printing area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Applying additional UV light after printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Calibrating table height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Layer printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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CHAPTER 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Operating the keys to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Panel setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Menu1: Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Set1: User Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Set2: Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Set up3: Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Setup 4: Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Menu2: Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88


Test Print 1: Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Test Print 2: Nozzle Check B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Test Print3: Mode Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Test Print4: Setup List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Test Print5: Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Menu3: Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Maitenance1: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance3: CR Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance4: UV Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance5: Ink Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maintenance6: Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance7: Moving Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance8: Table Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance 9: Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Menu4: Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95


Printer Status1: Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Printer Status2: Lifetimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Printer Status3: Job Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Printer Status4: Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Printer Status5: Serial No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Printer Status6: Total Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Menu5: Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Option 1: Rotary Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Menu6: Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99


Sleep Mode1: Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sleep Mode2: Cleaning Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Menu chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100


Setting menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Setting menu 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Setting menu 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Setting menu 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Menu during printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Wearing the protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107


How to wear the supplied gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Agitating ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108


Agitating ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110


Checking ink level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
When cartridge is nearly out of ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Replacing ink cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Emptying waste ink tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112


Emptying waste ink tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116


Flow of Daily Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Preparing for Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Performing Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Printer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125


Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Clean daily maintenance parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Inside cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Replacing consumable parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135


Replacing absorption material for the flushing box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Replacing the cleaning wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Moving and Transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148


Moving the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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CHAPTER 4 APPENDIX

Messages and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160


Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Error message display and possible solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Error requiring restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Installation and initial setup troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Boot-up troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Media-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Table-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Printing-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Specifications of this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170


List of specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Options / Supply list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

6
Chapter 1 Basic Operations

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Main components of your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System configurations of this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Displaying the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Launching/Displaying/Exiting MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Launching MUTOH LFP Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Launching Layout and Print Tool 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Launching MUTOH Layer Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Requirements for usable media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table Dimensions & Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Precautions when using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Powering ON / OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the power OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If not using the printer for a long time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Loading media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Nozzle check and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starting printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pausing/Restarting printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Canceling printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Menus you can access while printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Checking the printing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Applying additional UV light after printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Calibrating table height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Layer printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

7
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Introduction
1 Introduction

Main components of your printer

Front side

UV-LED unit Carriage Front cover Maintenance cover


Unit that emits the Contains the print head, Open when mounting Open when performing
UV (ultraviolet) light the LED pointer and media. maintenance.
to cure the ink. UV-LED unit.

Table
The media is printed on this.
It has a vacuum fan inside. Operation panel

LED pointer "How to use touch


Used for setting the Handle screen on front
origin pointposition or This handle is used for panel" P. 9
for checking the service/maintenance by "Front panel" P. 10
printing area. maintenance personnel.
"Icon displays on
Obstacle sensor DO NOT use it for any purpose
operation panel" P.
Sensor for making sure other than instructed in this
11
the media does not manual.
contact the print head.

8 Main components of your printer


Rear side

AC inlet

Cartridge slots
Install an ink cartridge or
cleaning cartridge.

Two-way valve clamp


The two-way valve of the
waste ink drain tube is
hooked on this clamp to
store while not in use.
Waste ink tank
Collect waste ink produced Network interface cable
during printing and cleaning connector
cycle. Empty the tank as Connect an Ethernet cable.
needed.

How to use touch screen on front panel

The printer has a touch-screen panel located on the front right of the printer. The active keys are lit up on the panel for guidance.

• Tap: Lightly touch the key with your finger, then immediately release.

• Long-touch: Keep touching the key.

Main components of your printer 9


Front panel

1 Status Bar Indicates the printer status by LED light.


• Working normally: Solid green or flashing green
• Error/Alert state: Solid red (error) or flashing red (alert)

2 Display Displays the printer status, setting menu, errors and so on.

[Home] key:
3
Access to or exit the menu.

[Cancel] key:
4
• Pause the print job. While pausing, tap the key again to resume printing.
• While the printer is not printing, tap the key to cut the media.

Arrow keys:
5
When you have entered the setup menu, the arrow keys are used to select a menu or enter a value.
• key: Go to the previous item.

• key: Return to the upper level menu without saving the change.

• key: Go to the sub menu.


• key: Go to the next item.
While the printer is in standby mode, it is used to load media, remove media, run a nozzle check, or
perform head cleaning.
• key: Tap after loading media to put the printer into ready-to-print status.

• key: Tap to run a nozzle check.

• key: Tap to perform cleaning.


• key: Tap after printing to remove media from the table.

6 [Power] button:
• Long press to power on the printer.
• While the power is on, long press the button to power off the printer.

Note
The symbol means “standby”. Even the Power LED turns off, the device still consumes some
power unless the power cords are disconnected. This state is referred to as the power being “off” in
this Manual.
When the power cord is plugged in, the small LED light above the Power button turns on.
[Enter] key:
7
Use the Enter key to select a menu or confirm a value.

10 Main components of your printer


Icon displays on operation panel

Icons to indicate the status of the ink or cartridges are displayed in the following situations:

• When no menu is displayed

• When there is an ink or cartridge error

• Each indicator corresponds to the cartridge slots from Slot 1 through Slot 6.
Slot numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 The leftmost indicator represents the ink level of the cartridge in Slot 1.
• In the display shown on the left, the slot 2 cartridge’s ink is low, the slot 4
Icons
cartridge’s ink has run out, and no cartridge has been inserted in slot 5.
• The following icons indicate the status of each slot:

Remaining ink amount : Remaining ink amount :


More than 80%, less than 100% Less than 20%

Remaining ink amount : Ink Low


More than 60%, less than 80%

Remaining ink amount : Ink End


More than 40%, less than 60%

Remaining ink amount : No cartridge


More than 20%, less than 40%

The ink colors and slot locations for each color are shown below.

slot 1 slot 2 6 colors slot 3


K M C ࣮
slot 1 slot 2 4 colors slot 3

M M C ࣮

slot 4 6 colors slot 5 slot 6


࣮ Y Va Wh
slot 4 4 colors slot 5 slot 6

࣮ C K Y

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System configurations of this product

MUTOH LFP Finder


It is included in the Startup Wizard to find your printer on
the network and assign available IP address.
(To change your IP address, please use MUTOH Status
Monitor.)

Layout and Print Tool 2


Easy layout and print application that allows you to arrange
multiple images and texts on a page and print it on your
printer. You can save it with the printer settings you
specified for reprint.

MUTOH Layer Editor


Mutoh layer printing application that enhances layer printing
capability of printer driver and Layout and Print Tool 2.
Main functions:
• Converts multiple data into a single print data set.
• Enables reutilization of layer print data.
• Prevents interruption by other print jobs, erroneous
operations, etc.

MSM Mobile Printer driver


Enables you to remotely monitor A printer driver that supports each OS in Windows.
printer status and control your Main functions:
printer through remote panel on • Equipped with “White Print” functions that cope with
your smartphone or tablet. white ink and varnish (clear top coat).
• Equipped with “Layer Print” functions that tie in with
MUTOH Layer Editor.

MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM)


Offers wide range of service including
• Monitor printer status, ink level and media remaining in
real time.
*1 MUTOH Club • Control your printer through remote panel.
By signing up for MUTOH Club, it
• Perform printer maintenance.
offers free useful contents
including By signing up for MUTOH Club*1, you can get the latest
Download the latest version of service.
application, operation manual. Some of the service require internet access.
Download media profile.
Check printer information.
(printer information uploaded
through MSM can be viewed)
MUTOH Club server
Log into MUTOH Club.
https://club.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser
Internet

12 System configurations of this product


Appropriate Use of Layout and Print Tool 2 and MUTOH Layer Editor

The CDROM supplied with this printer contains two print application; Layout and Print Tool 2 and MUTOH Layer Editor.
To perform layer printing on XPJ-661UF, please use Layout and Print Tool 2.

Each print application has following features.

Layout and Print Tool 2 MUTOH Layer Editor

Functions Enables to print more than one image layer • Receives print data from the printer driver.
by layer on the same media. Users can assign the received data to each
Users can edit layer printing layout for up to layer to perform layer printing.
15 layers and save them. • To create print data file, use Layout and
Print Tool 2 or other graphic applications.

Intended use • Suitable for small print production orSaves print data with format converted for
adding text to an image. the printer to print soon after sending from
• Recommended to use MUTOH Layer Editor MUTOH Layer Editor and efficiently reprint
for large print production. the same data.

Image printing (PNG/TIFF)

Multi layer printing


(Print layer by layer on the same
media)

Single layer printing


(Print 2 or 3 layers in one pass)

Change printer settings on output


data
(Change carriage speed, vacuum fan and more)

Note

For more details of layer printing and supported file format, see the Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual and MUTOH Layer Editor
Operation Manual.

System configurations of this product 13


Displaying the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver

[1] Windows 10
Click [Start], [All Apps], [Windows System], then [Control Panel].
In the screen that appears, click [Devices and Printers].

Windows 8 / Windows 8.1


Display the charm bar on Desktop, and click [Settings]. Click [Control Panel] - [View devices and printers].

Windows 7
Click [Start] - [Devices and Printers].

[2] Right click the “MUTOH XPJ-661UF” icon and click [Printing
preferences].
• The “Printer Configuration” dialog box opens only at the first time.
• The Printing Preferences screen of printer driver opens from the
second time.

[3] Select the ink type and the ink configuration settings and click [OK].
• After clicking, the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver
opens.

Note
• If you use the Windows printer driver, make sure to select the ink type and the ink
configuration settings of your printer.

• If you selected the wrong ink configuration, go to [Utility] > [Printer Configuration]
and select the correct one.

Printing Preferences screen of printer driver

14 Displaying the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver


Launching/Displaying/Exiting MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM)

Launching MSM
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
• In the [Start] screen, click [Desktop].
• Double click the MSM icon on the Desktop.

Windows 10 / Windows 7
Double click the MSM icon on the Desktop.

Note

Launching from the Start Menu of Windows


• Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
Right click somewhere the [Start] screen tiles are not displayed to display the application bar, and click [All Apps].
• Windows 10 / Windows 7
From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) - [MUTOH] - [MUTOH Status Monitor].

Displaying MSM
Double click the MSM icon in the task tray.

Displaying remote panel

The remote panel allows you to view the printer status or remotely operate your printer.

Click [Remote Panel].


• The remote panel opens.

Launching/Displaying/Exiting MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) 15


Exiting MSM

Right click the MSM icon in the task tray, and click [Exit].

Note

While using your printer, do not exit MSM. To close the MSM window, click
[Settings] - [Close].

Windows 8.1
Click the Down Arrow in the [Start] screen.
Click [MUTOH Status Monitor].

Launching MUTOH LFP Finder

From the [Printer Registration] menu on the MUTOH Status Monitor, click “3. Search printer Assign/Change IP address”.

Note

If ValueJet Finder has been already installed, uninstall the ValueJet Finder.

Launching Layout and Print Tool 2

Windows 8 / Window 8.1


Display the charm bar on the desktop, and then click [Search].

Enter “Layout and Print Tool 2”, and then click .


Click the “Layout and Print Tool 2” icon displayed in the search result.

Windows 10 / Windows 7
From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) – [MUTOH] – [Layout and Print Tool 2].

Launching MUTOH Layer Editor

Windows 8 / Window 8.1


Display the charm bar on the desktop, and then click [Search].
Enter “MUTOH Layer Editor”, and then click .
Click the “MUTOH Layer Editor” icon displayed in the search result.

Windows 10 / Windows 7
From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] (or [All Apps]) – [MUTOH] – [MUTOH Layer Editor] in order.

16 Launching MUTOH LFP Finder


Displaying Help
A Help menu is available in the printer driver and MUTOH LFP Finder.

Printer driver
Open the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver, and click [Help].

MUTOH LFP Finder

Launch MUTOH LFP Finder, and click [Help].

Displaying Help 17
Requirements for usable media

Media that meet the requirements below can be used with this printer.

Usable sizes

Maximum width 483 mm

Maximum length 594 mm

Maximum thickness 150 mm

Surface height difference approximately -0.5 mm maximum

Weight up to 6 kg (including jig)

Important!
The minimum media width and length that are settable in the User Type for the printer are 30 mm x 30 mm. To print onto media
with dimensions smaller than these, you should take precautions to prevent the table from being dirtied with ink.

Note

Contact your local MUTOH dealer about roll media recommended for your printer.

Cautions for handling media

To achieve expected print quality, follow the instructions below.


Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the printer.

• Use media with no wrinkle, fold or curl.


If media does not sit flat on the table, secure it on the table using a thin tape to avoid any warps.

• If media has a chance to be deformed while printing, secure it on the table using a thin tape to avoid head strike.

• Do not use media that is sensitive to heat.


The heat given off by the UV rays could deform such media, or affect its image quality, or cause it to contact with the head.

• If printing onto a solid object that is liable to roll (such as a golf ball or ballpoint pen), use a jig or similar to stop it from
rolling.

• When loading a small and heavy object or a jig on the table, place it as close to the center of the table as possible.

• Printing on non-flat surface media will generate ink mist, causing malfunction or damage to the printer.

• If you are printing on non-flat surface media and there is large distance between the print head and media, you may not
be able to achieve predictable print quality.
To print on such media with more than 0.5 mm height difference, it is recommended to use the "Low Speed" printing mode.
It allows you to print on media up to 2.0 mm height difference and helps to minimize the ink mist, ink bleeding or layer shift.
"** > 6: Low Speed" P. 73

• Printing on a light reflective material may have a chance to cure the ink on the print head, causing malfunction or damage
to the product. To print on such materials, it is recommended to mask the non-print area on the material.

18 Requirements for usable media


Cautions for handling media
• When loading a new media, make sure to place it on an appropriate position and input correct media information.
If wrong information is entered, the printer can print on an unintended position of the table. If UV ink stains on the table,
it will be cured by UV lamp and will not be removed from the table.

• When using this product, do not place any object in the sensing area of the obstacle detection sensor. This will cause false
detection and the printer will not be able to print correctly.
For details, see the following section:
"Printing area" P. 32

Requirements for usable media 19


Table Dimensions & Diagrams
The diagram below show the dimension of the table on this product.

8 mm thread depth

20 Table Dimensions & Diagrams


Precautions when using this product

Do not turn the power off

Use the printer with its power turned permanently on. When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put
the printer into the sleep mode. In the sleep mode, the printer will periodically circulate the ink inside the printer and carry out
head cleaning automatically. If you do not put the printer into the sleep mode, the ink inside the printer could settle out and/or
coagulate, causing poor image quality or printer failure.

Please handle ink cartridge carefully


• Before using an ink cartridge, make sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• Do not disassemble Ink cartridge.


Ink may come into contact with your eyes or skin, causing irritation or allergic reaction.

• Wear gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing when handling ink cartridges.

• DO NOT drop or hit an ink cartridge.


Ink may leak from the cartridge.

• Be sure to use the ink before it expires.


The expired ink should be disposed of as industrial waste. The empty ink bag should be put in a plastic bag and should be
disposed of according to the local regulations.

• MUTOH strongly recommends to use genuine ink.


This printer is designed to bring out the best performance when using with the MUTOH genuine ink.
Non-MUTOH ink may cause print defects or damage to the printer.

Avoid direct contact with uncured ink


• The curing time for Mutoh UV ink varies by surface properties of media you use. Particularly a low ink density area on a print
takes longer time to be cured (approximately one hour).
When you check if your print is fully cured, be sure to wear protective gloves.

• When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant gloves, goggles or
protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact with ink.

• Especially during operations where ink might contact you (e.g. handling ink cartridges or waste fluid, cleaning of print
head/cap/wiper), always wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant gloves, goggles or
protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact with ink.

• If glove becomes contaminated with ink, replace it with new.

• If ink gets on skin, immediately wash with soap and plenty of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice/attention if
irritation or inflammation are present.

• If ink gets in eyes, flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice/attention immediately.

• If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately and do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice/attention.

Precautions when using this product 21


Agitate the ink cartridges

Before installing a new ink cartridge, invert the ink cartridge back and forth to agitate ink. Periodical ink agitation is also required
when prompted on the operation panel.
Otherwise, the ink inside the cartridges settles or coagulates and may cause poor print quality or a malfunction.

Please use this product at least once a week

If the printer is not used for a long time, the print head nozzles can get clogged causing damage to the printer.

Conduct periodic maintenance

This product requires daily maintenance.

• Perform the Nozzle check before and after printing.


If nozzle clog is found, conduct a head cleaning.

• Make sure to perform daily maintenance after you finish printing for the day.
Failure to perform daily maintenance may affect print quality or result in damage to the printer.
"Daily Maintenance" P. 116

"If not using the printer for a long time" P. 26

• Empty the waste ink tank when needed.

• Clean the interior of the printer once a month.

Some parts need to be replaced periodically

In this product, following parts need to be replaced after a long-term use.

• Parts required to be replaced by users: Absorption material for the flushing box, Cleaning wiper, UV-LED lamp filter, UV-LED
lamp emitting window glass.

• Parts required to be replaced by service personnel: Various motors, Pumps, Print head, Head cap unit, UV-LED lamp

22 Precautions when using this product


Safety precautions to open and close the maintenance cover

CAUTION
• Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance.
You may pinch your finger or get injured.

• Always fully open the maintenance cover.


If you leave it half-open, the maintenance cover can suddenly close.
• When closing the maintenance cover, hold the tab on the maintenance cover to gently close it.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer’s opening portion, or on any parts around those edges. Your fingers could
get caught and be injured.

To access to the wiper and the head cap unit for daily maintenance, you can open and close the maintenance cover on this
printer.
Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
open or close the cover.

Precautions when using this product 23


Powering ON / OFF
1 Powering ON / OFF

Turning the power ON

[1] Close the front cover.

[2] Long press the Power button.


• The keys on the operation panel light up.
• The printer will start mechanical initialization.

Note
When the message "Welcome" appears and the LED lights on the panel turns
on, release the button.

Note

• During printer initialization, the printer performs table height calibration to optimize the gap between the print head and media.
• The table height calibration can be also performed from the operation panel “Maintenance 6: Calibration” menu.
"Calibrating table height" P. 54

Important!
When using this product, do not place any object in the sensing area of the obstacle detection sensor. This will cause false detection
and the printer will not be able to print correctly.
For details, see the following section:
"Printing area" P. 32

Turning the power OFF


If you need to power off your printer temporarily, follow these steps.

Important!

• Use the printer with its power turned permanently on. When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put
the printer into the sleep mode while not in use. If you do not put the printer into the sleep mode, the ink inside the printer
could settle out and/or coagulate, causing poor image quality or printer failure.
"Sleep Mode" P. 30
• If you are not using the printer for an extended period of time (up to one month), follow these steps to power off the printer.
"If not using the printer for a long time" P. 26

[1] Check that the printer completes printing and no object including a jig is loaded on the table.

[2] Prepare items required for daily maintenance.


"Preparing for Daily Maintenance" P. 117

24 Turning the power ON


[3] Long press the Power button.

Note
To skip a daily maintenance and power off the printer, tap [Cancel].

"Powering off the printer without daily maintenance" P. 29


• Powering off the printer without daily maintenance will cause ink accumulation
around the print head, leading to damage to the printer.
Normally, be sure to perform daily maintenance.

[4] Tap [Enter].

The table moves to the front side of the printer.

[5] Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily
maintenance.

[6] The message on the left will appear.


• You can start daily maintenance.
"Performing Daily Maintenance" P. 119
• After the daily maintenance is complete, tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.

[7] The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning.

[8] After the Short cleaning, this printer will start turning off.

Turning the power OFF 25


If not using the printer for a long time
If your printer will be not in use for a long period of time (up to one month), follow these steps to power off the printer.

1. Performing Daily Maintenance

[1] Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer.

[2] Prepare items required for daily maintenance.


"Preparing for Daily Maintenance" P. 117

[3] Tap [Home].

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[6] Tap [Enter].

The table moves to the front side of the printer.

[7] Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily
maintenance.

[8] • You can start maintenance.


"Performing Daily Maintenance" P. 119
• Once the maintenance is finished, close the front cover, then tap [Enter].
"Finishing maintenance" P. 128

26 If not using the printer for a long time


2. Discharging ink from the printer

[1] Tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] Tap [Enter].

[5] Drain the waste ink into the container, then tap [Enter].

"Drain waste ink into a container" P. 112 under "Emptying waste ink
tank"

[6] • Use or to choose the message "Empty the Tank? Yes".


• Tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.

If not using the printer for a long time 27


[7] Remove the cartridges from all the cartridge slots.

The message on the left will appear.


• Discharging the ink will start.

When the message on the left appears, transfer the waste ink into a container.
"Drain waste ink into a container" P. 112 under "Emptying waste ink
tank"

[8] Reset the waste ink counter.


"Resetting waste ink counter" P. 115

28 If not using the printer for a long time


3. Powering off the printer without daily maintenance

[1] Long press the Power button.

The message on the left will appear.

[2] Tap [Cancel].

Note
This will skip a daily maintenance.

Important!
Make sure to perform daily maintenance before powering off the printer.
Failure to do so will cause nozzle clogging.

[3] The printer will start turning off.

If not using the printer for a long time 29


Sleep Mode
1 Sleep Mode

When you are not using the printer, always leave the power on and put the printer into the sleep mode while not in use. If you
do not put the printer into the sleep mode, the ink inside the printer could settle out and/or coagulate, causing poor image
quality or printer failure.

Make sure to follow the instructions on the operation panel to perform daily maintenance.

The following operations are performed during sleep mode.


• Automatic Head cleaning by timer set in the “SetTimer” Menu.
• Ink circulation
• “Little Charge”

Important!
To leave the printer in sleep mode for seven days or more, perform followings once a week:
• Check the ink level and replace the relevant ink cartridge if “Ink Low” is displayed.
"Replacing ink cartridge" P. 111
• Agitate the ink cartridges.
"Agitating ink cartridges" P. 108

Steps
[1] Make sure that the printer’s operating condition is as follows:
• The Front cover and the maintenance cover are closed.
• No object including a jig is loaded on the table.
• The remaining ink level is sufficient.
• The waste ink bottle has enough space.

Important!

If you are going to use the sleep mode for a prolonged period of time, first empty the waste ink tank.
"Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

[2] Prepare items required for daily maintenance.


"Preparing for Daily Maintenance" P. 117

[3] Tap [Home].

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap .

30 If not using the printer for a long time


[6] Tap [Enter].

[7] Tap [Enter].

The table moves to the front side of the printer.

[8] Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily
maintenance.

[9] The message on the left will appear.


• You can start daily maintenance.
"Performing Daily Maintenance" P. 119
After the daily maintenance is complete, tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.

The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning.

[10] • The sleep mode will start.


• To exit the sleep mode, tap [Enter].

Note

• While in sleep mode, the small LED light above the power button flashes every 5 seconds.

• To set the timer for automatic head cleaning during sleep mode, see "Sleep Mode2: Cleaning Timer" P. 99.

• Depending on the elapsed time from the previous automatic maintenance, the printer may automatically execute head cleaning and/or
ink charging, etc., when it exits the sleep mode. Such operation does not depend on the sleep mode settings. It is an automatic
maintenance function of the printer.

If not using the printer for a long time 31


Printing
1 Printing

Printing area

• When loading new media, you need to enter the media size (width and length) and origin position (print start position)
from the operation panel.
• The guide groove on the table shows the maximum printable area (483 mm x 594 mm).
• Use the screw hole (M4) to attach your own jig.
• Printing is always started from Origin position (print start point).
See the figure below as example.
• See "Table Dimensions & Diagrams" P. 20 for detailed dimension.

Media width
Obstacle detection area

Obstacle sensor

Guide groove Media

Media height
JKL
Table
GHI
Media length

Origin position(PF, CR)


DEF
ABC
PF-direction

Screw holes for


jig installation
(M4)

(Printer Front side) CR-direction

Important!

When using this printer, DO NOT place any objects around obstacle detection area.
Otherwise, it will cause false detection of the obstacle sensor and the printer may not be able to print correctly.

32 Printing area
Loading media

Important!

• When loading a new media, make sure to place it on an appropriate position and input correct media information.
If wrong information is entered, the printer can print on an unintended position of the table. Once UV ink stains on the table,
it will be cured by UV lamp and will not be removed from the table.

• When using this product, do not place any object in the sensing area of the obstacle detection sensor. This will cause false
detection and the printer will not be able to print correctly.
For details, see the following section:
"Printing area" P. 32

1. Placing the media on the table

[1] Check that the message on the left is displayed.


If not displayed, tap .

[2] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

The message on the left will appear.


Set media, then

close cover.  Note


When using the optional vacuum table, you can change the vacuum power of
the current job by tapping or while the message on the left appears
on the panel. The vacuum power can be selected between 0 and 4 (0: turn the
vacuum fan off ).
The vacuum fan turns on by tapping or .
The change made will be saved in the user type currently selected.

Loading media 33
[3] Place the media on the table.

[4] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.

[5] Tap .

[6] Tap [Enter].

Note
• This menu only appears when the User Type are selected for the first time.

• If you select “On”, you will have to input the media height, obstacle detect, media size and origin position after tapping each time you set a
media on the table.

• If you select “Off” via , “Ready to Print” will be displayed after tapping each time you set a media on the table.
In that case, the currently selected User Type values will be used for the media height, obstacle detect, media size and origin position.

• Even if “Off” is selected, you can enter media height, obstacle detect, media size and origin position from the “**: Media Setting1 Set Media” by
tapping [Cancel] while the message “Print Ready” or “Set media, then Tap[∧] key.” appears on the panel.

34 Loading media
2. Media Height Setting & Printer Response Setting for Obstacle Detection

[1] Use or to configure media height setting.

• “Auto”: Printer automatically detects height of media and lowers the


table until the obstacle sensor detects no obstacle.
• “Manual”: User manually input height of media.

Tap [Enter].

In “Auto” Setting

[2] Use or to specify the offset value between the print head and
media.
Tap [Enter].

Note

[1] The default head gap from the surface of media is set to 1.2 mm.
When you want to increase the head gap, use this menu to specify value in
range of 0.0 mm to 1.5 mm.
• Example: If “PG Offset” is set to 0.5 mm, the head gap from the surface of media will
be 1.7 mm (1.2 mm + 0.5 mm).

In “Manual” Setting

[2] Use or to input the media height.


Tap [Enter].

Note
Any value from 0.0 mm to 150.0 mm can be set for the height.

Loading media 35
[3] Use or to configure the printer response setting for obstacle
detection.

• “Auto”: The printer pause the printing.


It lowers the table until the sensor does not detect any obstacle, and
then resumes the job.
• “Print Cancel”: The printer cancels printing and prompts the obstacle
error message.
• “Confirm”: The printer pauses the printing and allows users to choose
from two options; Print Continue or Print Cancel.

Press the [Enter] key.

Note
• If the sensor still detects the obstacle after the table moves down to its lowest
position, the printer cancels printing and prompts the obstacle error message.

• For details on the related sections of the Panel Setting menu, see the following.
"**>8: Obstacle Detect" P. 74

[4] The message on the left will appear.


• While the table is moving to the print start position, the obstacle sensor
will detect the media.
If no obstacle is detected, move to the next step.
"Inputting the media width, length and the origin position" P. 36
If any obstacle is detected, an obstacle error message will appear on the
operation panel.
• Tap and then enter the height of media.
"Loading media" P. 33
"Media Height Setting & Printer Response Setting for Obstacle
Detection" P. 35

3. Inputting the media width, length and the origin position

[1] Use the or to input the media width.


Tap [Enter].

Note
• Any value from 30 mm to 483 mm can be set for the width.

36 Loading media
[2] Use the or to input the media length.
Tap [Enter].

Note
Any value from 30 mm to 594 mm can be set for the length.

[3] • Use or to enter the PF (longitudinal) value.

• Use or to enter the CR (lateral) value.


• Tap [Enter].

Note
any value between the following range can be entered:
PF value: 0.0 to 574.0
CR value: 0.0 to 463.0

• The table will move inward.


• The carriage will move to the set position, with its LED pointer lit steady.

[4] Check the position of the LED pointer.


• If it shows the correct position, tap [Enter].
• If it is not in the intended position, adjust the origin position as follows:
• Use or to move the table forward/backward.

• Use or to move the LED pointer leftward/rightward.


• Tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.

That completes setting of the media.

Loading media 37
Nozzle check and cleaning
Before starting everyday operation, please perform nozzle check printing to check the print head condition. If nozzle clog is
found, conduct cleaning.
This printer offers the following 2 kinds of nozzle checks:

• Nozzle Check - Prints the nozzle check patterns


"For the Nozzle Check pattern printing" P. 38

• Nozzle Check B - Prints the nozzle check patterns on the partially colored background.
"For the Nozzle Check B pattern printing" P. 39

Note
• “Nozzle Check B” will only appear in the menu if 6-color is set.
• When using white ink, colored media, transparent films or semi-transparent films (such as OHP film, tracing paper and more) are
recommended to use for nozzle check.

1. Run a nozzle check print

For the Nozzle Check pattern printing

[1] Load a roll media for Nozzle check.


• Load an A4 or larger size media in landscape orientation on the table.
"Loading media" P. 33

Important!
The minimum required media size for nozzle check printing is width 260 mm x length 35 mm. If you use a media that is smaller
than this, the printing will overshoot it.
Once UV ink stains on the table, it will be cured by UV lamp and will not be removed from the table.

[2] Check that the message on the left is displayed.

[3] Tap .

[4] Tap [Enter].


• The printer will print the nozzle check pattern.

38 Nozzle check and cleaning


[5] Look at the print.
• If you find missing or thin lines on the print, go to "Perform cleaning" P. 40.
• If all lines are clearly printed, go to "Starting printing" P. 41.
• The figure below are examples of the Nozzle Check patterns.
K K M M C C Y Y 4 Color

VA VA K M C Y WH WH 6 Color

Note
The printer information (date and time of printing, printer’s serial number, firmware version) is printed on the nozzle check pattern.

For the Nozzle Check B pattern printing

[1] Load a roll media for Nozzle check.


"Loading media" P. 33

[2] Check that the message on the left is displayed.

[3] Tap [Home].

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] • Use to choose the menu shown left.


• Tap [Enter].

Nozzle check and cleaning 39


[6] Look at the print.
• If you find missing or thin lines on the print, go to "Perform cleaning" P. 40.
• If all lines are clearly printed, you can start printing.

VA VA K M C Y WH WH WH WH 6 Color

Note
• The figure above is an example of the Nozzle Check B pattern. In this example, non-colored background area is shown in gray.

• Printer information (Data and time printed, serial number, firmware version) is printed next to the pattern.

2. Perform cleaning

[1] Check that the message on the left is displayed.

[2] Tap .

[3] Use or to choose the cleaning mode.


Tap [Enter].
• The printer will start cleaning.

[4] Run a nozzle check print again.


"Run a nozzle check print" P. 38

• If the nozzles do not recover after several normal cleaning attempts, try "Long" or "Little Charge" cleaning.
For the details of cleaning, see "Head cleaning" P. 125.

Note
If "Long" or "Little Charge" cleaning does not help to recover the nozzles, go to "Advanced Settings 11: Select Nozzle" P. 82 to select the
nozzles that fire properly.

40 Nozzle check and cleaning


Starting printing

Printing from the Layout and Print Tool 2

You can lay out and print out the images using the bundled CD-ROM software, Layout and Print Tool 2.
This section explains the basic printing instructions only. For the details, see the operation manual for Layout and Print Tool 2.
Layout and Print Tool 2 supports following graphic file formats:

• PNG (.png)

• TIFF (.tif )

Note
For the details of supported file format, see the Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual.

[1] Start Layout and Print Tool 2.


"Launching Layout and Print Tool 2" P. 16

[2] Select the printer driver.


• Click [Apply].

[3] If the driver settings have not been completed, the dialog on the left will
appear.
• Click [OK].

[4] The dialog on the left will appear.


• Click [OK].

[5] Select the image to be used in printing.


• Click the button to insert the image.

Starting printing 41
[6] Align the image by using the following methods:
• Click the edit buttons (A on the left illustration).
• Enter values directly (B on the left illustration).

B A

[7] Click [Print Mode Setting].

[8] • Select [Specify print mode setting].


• After specifying all the settings, click [Apply].

[9] Click [Send to Layer Editor].


• The “Choose Print Mode” dialog will appear.

[10] Select the Print Mode.


• Printing is executed.

Note
For more details of layer printing, see the Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation Manual.

42 Starting printing
Printing from the Printer driver

In this section, a method to print from the printer driver is explained.

[1] Open printing data from application software to execute printing.

[2] Open the print setup screen of the XPJ-661UF printer driver from the application software.

[3] Conduct print setup.


• Set [Page Size], [Orientation] and [Print Quality].

[4] Click [OK].

[5] Printing is executed.

Starting printing 43
Pausing/Restarting printing

[1] Tap [Cancel] while printing.


• The printer will pause printing.

Note
• You cannot cancel the job by tapping [Cancel].
• To cancel the job, see the following section.
"Canceling printing" P. 44

[2] Tap [Cancel] again to resume printing.

Important!
MUTOH cannot guarantee the print quality when you resume the printing.

Canceling printing

[1] Tap [Cancel] while printing.


• The printer will pause printing.

Note
To resume printing, tap [Cancel] again.

[2] Tap [Enter] to cancel printing. (Once canceled, you cannot resume the job
again.)
• The data sent to the printer will be deleted.

Note

You can also cancel the job from the remote panel on MSM.

44 Pausing/Restarting printing
Menus you can access while printing

[1] Tap [Home] while one of the three messages on the left appears on the touch
panel.

[2] Use or to choose the menu, then tap .

"Menu1: PF Micro Adjustment" P. 45


"Menu2: Backup" P. 46
"Menu3: Job Status" P. 46
"Menu4: Reset Waste Ink" P. 47

Menu1: PF Micro Adjustment

You can change the micro adjustment value to correct media feeding for the currently print job.

• See the following related sections of Panel Setting Menus


"**>3: PF Adjust" P. 68

[1] Tap .

Menus you can access while printing 45


[2] Use or to change the value.
• Tap [Enter] to confirm the change.

Note

• The change made is applied to the current job only and is not saved in the
printer.
• To save the change in the user type currently selected, go to "Menu2:
Backup" P. 46.

Menu2: Backup

With this menu item, you can have a change that you made via “Menu1: PF Micro Adj.” reflected in the currently selected User
Types.

[1] Tap .

[2] Use or to select “Yes”.


• Tap [Enter].

The change is saved in the selected user type.

Menu3: Job Status

You can check the current status of the print job being printed.

• See the following related sections of Panel Setting Menus:


"Printer Status3: Job Status" P. 96

[1] Tap .

46 Menus you can access while printing


[2] Use or to choose the information you want to check.

• ToDoLength: displays the length of the current job (in media feeding
direction).
• Done: displays the length of the current job that has been already printed.
• Remain: displays the remaining length to finish printing.
• Remain time: displays remaining time to finish printing.

Note

• Indicated value is approximate. The accuracy of the value is not guaranteed.


• If the print job data does not contain length information, “0” will be displayed in the Job Status menu.

Menu4: Reset Waste Ink

Use this menu to reset the waste ink counter to zero, if you empty out the waste ink tank during printing.

[1] Tap .

[2] Use or to select “Yes”.


• Tap [Enter].

The counter will be reset to zero.

Menus you can access while printing 47


Checking the printing area
To avoid printing on an unwanted area on your media, the Show Edges function helps to check the printing area of the print
date before printing. By specifying this setting before printing, LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media.
This helps to avoid misprinting especially when printing on an object that you do not have more than one pieces.

With this function, you can check the following:

• Whether an image can be printed on the intended area on the media.

• Whether the print data can be fitted on the media.

Operation
• Locate the four corners of the printing area by the LED pointer.

• The LED pointer flashes (every second) on the point.

• The LED pointer lights up when moving from point to point.

• If the print data is too big for the media, the LED pointer flashes fast (twice a second) on the point.

• Move the LED pointer from the “position1” to “position4” in order in the following illustration.

Position3 Position4
Media

Printing area

Position2 Position1
PF-direction

(Front side of the table) CR-direction

Note

When the print data does not have the length information (PF direction length), the LED pointer does not move from Position3 and 4.

48 Checking the printing area


1. Setting “Show Edges” function

[1] Tap [Home].

[2] Tap .

[3] Tap .

[4] Use or to select the user type.


• Tap [Enter].

Important!
If you have changed the user type to another type, all settings that can be changed by user type settings change to the settings of
the selected user type.
• When the “media setting” for the user type settings have been changed, the settings for the “media height”, “obstacle
detect”, “media size” and “origin position” are changed to the settings of the selected user type. Therefore, be careful with
the print start position. Images might be printed at the position that was not intended or outside the media.
• You can change the settings for the “media setting” from the Panel Setting menu.
"**>5: MediaSetting" P. 71

[5] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[6] Use or key to select the setting.


• Off: LED pointer does not show the printing area. This is the default setting.
• Step: LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media
and the printer will ask you at each point of corner if the position is OK.
• Auto: LED pointer shows where the image will be printed on the media
without checking with the user.
• Tap [Enter].

Checking the printing area 49


2. How to check the printing area

This section explains about when the checking method is set to “Step”.

Note

When it is set to “Auto”, the following steps 2 to 5 are skipped. After step 1, the LED pointer moves from the “position1” to “position4” in order

[1] • When the media is loaded and the print data is sent to the printer, the left
message is displayed.
• Tap [Enter].

Note

If you tap , the printer starts printing without showing printing area.

• The LED pointer moves to the bottom right corner of the print range
(position1) while the LED is turned off.

• After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 3
times.

[2] Check that the LED pointer’s position is not misaligned with the media
position, and then tap [Enter].

Note
• The LED pointer remains on until [Enter] is tapped.

• To cancel the job, use or to choose “No”, then tap [Enter].

50 Checking the printing area


• The LED pointer moves to the bottom left corner of the print range
(position2).
• The LED pointer remains on while moving.
• After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 3
times.

Note
When the print data’s width (CR direction length) is too big for the media, the
LED pointer flashes twice a second, for a total of 6 times after moving.

[3] Check that the LED pointer’s position is not misaligned with the media
position, and then tap [Enter].

Note
• The LED pointer remains on until [Enter] is tapped.

• To cancel the job, use or to choose “No”, then tap [Enter].

• The LED pointer moves to the top left corner of the print range
(position3).
• The LED pointer remains on while moving.
• After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 3
times.

Note
When the print data’s width (CR direction length) is too big for the media, the
LED pointer flashes twice a second, for a total of 6 times after moving.

[4] Check that the LED pointer’s position is not misaligned with the media
position, and then tap [Enter].

Note
• The LED pointer remains on until [Enter] is tapped.
• When the print data’s length (PF direction length) is too big for the media,
the LED pointer flashes twice a second, for a total of 6 times after moving.

• To cancel the job, use or to choose “No”, then tap [Enter].

Checking the printing area 51


• The LED pointer moves to the top right corner of the print range
(position4).
• The LED pointer remains on while moving.
• After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 3
times.

Note
When the print data’s length (PF direction length) is too big for the media, the
LED pointer flashes twice a second, for a total of 6 times after moving.

[5] Check that the LED pointer’s position is not misaligned with the media
position, and then tap [Enter].

Note
• The LED pointer remains on until [Enter] is tapped.

• To cancel the job, use or to choose “No”, then tap [Enter].

• The LED pointer moves to the bottom right corner of the print range
(position1).
• The LED pointer remains on while moving.
• After moving, the LED pointer flashes every second, for a total of 1
time.

• The carriage returns to the original position (capping station).


• Checking the print range is complete.

[6] Use or to select “Yes”.


• Tap [Enter].

Note
To cancel the job, use or to choose “No”, then tap [Enter].

52 Checking the printing area


Applying additional UV light after printing

If the print does not cure completely, you can apply extra UV curing after printing.

This is useful for the following cases.

• When printing on media that soaks ink, such as a cloth and so on.

• When printing an image that uses a lot of ink.

• When the multi-layered ink on the media is thick.

[1] After printing, tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].


• The printer applies UV light on the print.

Note

• The range to apply the UV light depends on the user type’s [MediaSetting] – [Size] and [Origin] settings that are currently selected.

• See the following when changing the number of reciprocating motions for every 1 inch in the media feeding direction while performing UV scanning.
"UV Scan2: Number of Scan" P. 93
• To apply additional UV-LED light automatically every time after printing, see the following.
"UV Scan3: Post Cure" P. 93

For details on the related sections of the Panel Setting menu, see the following.
"Maintenance4: UV Scan" P. 92

Applying additional UV light after printing 53


Calibrating table height
To optimize the gap between the print head and media, calibrate the table height position.

This menu helps to correct following symptoms on your print:

• Ink bleeding

• Faint print

• Ink mottling

[1] After printing, Tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] Tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.


• The table moves to the front side of the printer.

[5] The message on the left will appear.


• Remove the media, and then tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.


• The printer starts table height calibration.

[6] The calibration is now complete.

54 Calibrating table height


Note

If the problem still persists after the calibration, go to following menus to perform printing adjustment and media feeding adjustment.
"**>2: Adjust Print>" P. 65
"**>3: PF Adjust" P. 68

Important!
When using this product, do not place any object in the sensing area of the obstacle detection sensor. This will cause false detection
and the printer will not be able to print correctly.
For details, see the following section:
"Printing area" P. 32

For details on the related sections of the Panel Setting menu, see the following.
"Maintenance6: Calibration" P. 94

Layer printing

This printer has the capability for layer printing.

• To perform layer printing using Layout and Print Tool 2 or MUTOH Layer Editor, see Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation
Manual or MUTOH Layer Editor Operation Manual.
"Displaying Help" P. 17

• See the following related sections of Panel Setting Menus (Chapter 2 below):
"Advanced Settings 1: Multi Strike" P. 76
"Advanced Settings 9: Multi Layer" P. 81

Layer printing 55
56 Layer printing
Chapter 2 Advanced Operations
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Operating the keys to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Panel setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Menu1: Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Set1: User Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Set2: Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Set up3: Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Setup 4: Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Menu2: Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88


Test Print 1: Nozzle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Test Print 2: Nozzle Check B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Test Print3: Mode Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Test Print4: Setup List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Test Print5: Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Menu3: Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Maitenance1: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance3: CR Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance4: UV Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance5: Ink Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maintenance6: Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance7: Moving Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance8: Table Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance 9: Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Menu4: Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95


Printer Status1: Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Printer Status2: Lifetimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Printer Status3: Job Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Printer Status4: Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Printer Status5: Serial No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Printer Status6: Total Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Menu5: Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Option 1: Rotary Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Menu6: Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99


Sleep Mode1: Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sleep Mode2: Cleaning Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Menu chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100


Setting menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Setting menu 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Setting menu 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Setting menu 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Menu during printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Introduction
4 Introduction

Using the panel setting menus, configure various kinds of settings for the printer.

Operating the keys to use the menus

[1] To access to the setup menu, tap [Home].

Note

You cannot access to the setup menu while printing or receiving data (the power button is flashing).

[2] Use or to go to the previous item or next item.

Use to go to the sub menu.

58 Operating the keys to use the menus


[3] Use or to choose the option from the sub menu or enter the
value.

To confirm the value or execute the selected function, tap [Enter].

Use to return to the upper level menu.


(In the example on the left, the display will return to “Menu2: Test
Print”.)

Panel setup menu

Menu 1: Setup

Configure printer settings.

Submenus
Set1: User Type

Set2: Advanced

Set up3: Initial Settings

Setup 4: Initialization

Panel setup menu 59


Menu 2: Test Print
Performs nozzle check of the print head and prints a printer setup list.

Submenus
Test Print 1: Nozzle Check

Test Print 2: Nozzle Check B

Test Print3: Mode Print

Test Print4: Setup List

Test Print5: Palette

Note

“Nozzle Check B” will only appear in the menu if 6-color is set.

Menu3: Maintenance
Performs maintenance for Print head and ink.

Submenus
Maitenance1: Cleaning

Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink

Maintenance3: CR Maintenance

Maintenance4: UV Scan

Maintenance5: Ink Discharge

Maintenance5: Ink Discharge

60 Panel setup menu


Maintenance7: Moving Printer

Maintenance8: Table Maintenance

Maintenance 9: Daily Maintenance

Menu4: Printer Status


Provides printer status information.

Submenus
Printer Status1: Ink

Printer Status2: Lifetimes

Printer Status3: Job Status

Printer Status4: Version

Printer Status5: Serial No.

Printer Status6: Total Print Area

Menu 5: Option

Use this menu to attach the Rotary Unit (option).


For more details of this menu, see the Rotary Unit Operation Manual.

Submenus
Option 1: Rotary Unit

Panel setup menu 61


Menu6: Sleep Mode
Configures or activates sleep modes.

Submenus
Sleep Mode1: Start

Sleep Mode2: Cleaning Timer

62 Panel setup menu


Menu1: Setup
4 Menu1: Setup

Set1: User Type


The User Type is one of user-settings to set media types and printing conditions for printing.

You can have up to 10 groups of User Type, labeled “Type1” to “Type10”. When
you select a User Type group (“Type”) and tap [Enter], that definition group will
be set for the printer. Also, a submenu will be displayed.

Setting values
Select a “Type” number, from “Type1” to
“Type10”.

Important!
When you have changed to another User Type, all the settings that are alterable via the User Type will be changed to the values in
the currently selected User Type.
• When the “media setting” for the user type settings have been changed, the settings for the “media height”, “obstacle detect”,
“media size” and “origin position” are changed to the settings of the selected user type. That means the print start position
will also change. Make sure that the printer will start printing from the intended position. If not, the printer could print onto
the wrong part(s) of the media or print outside it.
“Detailed-Set: On” (on/off for the set check display when a media is set on the table) only appears when the User Type is selected
for the first time. Use or to select “On” or “Off”, and tap [Enter].
• If you select “Detailed-Set: On”, you will have to input the media height, obstacle detect, media size and origin position after
tapping each time you set a media on the table.

• If you select “Detailed-Set: Off”, “Ready to Print” will be displayed after tapping each time you set a media on the table.
The currently selected User Type values will be used for the media height, obstacle detect, media size and origin position.
• Even when "Detailed-Set" is set to Off, you can enter media height, obstacle detect, media size and origin position from the
“**: Media Setting1 Set Media” by tapping [Cancel] while the message "Print Ready" or “Set media then tap [∧] key.” appears
on the panel.

Configures the printer settings for selected User Type.

Submenus
**>1: Print Mode

**>2: Adjust Print>

**>3: PF Adjust

**>4: Vacuum Fan

Set1: User Type 63


**>5: MediaSetting

** > 6: Low Speed

**>7: Show Edges

**>8: Obstacle Detect

**>9: User Copy

**>10: Initialization

**>1: Print Mode


Selects the print mode.
• After setting the print mode, go on to setting of effect.
• The number of passes in the print mode varies between 4-color and 6-color
ink configuration. See Details of print mode for more details.

Setting values
High-speed printing

This is the default setting.

High-quality printing

Details of print mode

Print Mode Color set Resolution Pass Direction Initial values for
effect

Fast 6 Colors 720 × 1080 12pass Uni (unidirectional) i-Weave UV

4 Colors 720 × 1080 6pass Uni (unidirectional) i-Weave UV

Fine 6 Colors 720 × 1440 16pass Uni (unidirectional) i-Weave UV

4 Colors 720 × 1440 8pass Uni (unidirectional) i-Weave UV

64 Set1: User Type


Print Mode Color set Resolution Pass Direction Initial values for
effect

Super Fine 6 Colors 1440 × 1440 32pass Uni (unidirectional) i-Weave UV

4 Colors 1440 × 1440 16pass Uni (unidirectional) i-Weave UV

Effect
Selects the effect.
Set up this menu when you want to improve print quality by adjusting the set
 print mode.

Setting values
The Effect function is not applied.

The printing joint will shade off.


This is the default setting.

**>2: Adjust Print>


Adjusts the printer to optimize the print quality for the media.
• Required media size: width 210 mm x length 100 mm.
"Confirm pattern" P. 83
"Rough adjustment pattern" P. 67
"Fine adjustment pattern" P. 67

Submenus
Print a confirm pattern.

Print rough adjustment patterns A to C


and enter adjustment values.

Print rough adjustment pattern A only


and enter an adjustment value.

Print rough adjustment pattern B only and


enter an adjustment value.

Print rough adjustment pattern C only


and enter an adjustment value.

Print fine adjustment patterns A to C and


enter adjustment values.

Print fine adjustment pattern A only and


enter an adjustment value.

Set1: User Type 65


Print fine adjustment pattern B only and
enter an adjustment value.

Print fine adjustment pattern C only and


enter an adjustment value.

Steps

1. Print a confirm pattern and check it for printing errors.

2. Print rough adjustment patterns and enter correction values.

• Select “ALL”, or one of “A” to “C”.


3. Print fine adjustment patterns and enter correction values.

• Select “ALL”, or one of “A” to “C”.

66 Set1: User Type


Confirm pattern
• Tap [Enter] to carry out printing.
• Check the pattern print. If there are misalignments, proceed to rough adjustment pattern printing.
• In the picture below, there are misalignments.

Bi-dir
B Pattern name

normal speed Printing


Good Not Good Not Good
medium drop family settings

Rough adjustment pattern


• Tap [Enter] to carry out printing.
• Look for and mark a number printed under a pattern that has least misalignment.
• “Pattern B: 6” or similar will appear in the display. Use or to enter in the display the number that you marked, and
tap [Enter].
• In the case of the picture below, enter “7”, so that the display reads “Pattern B: 7”.

B
Bi-dir
normal speed
8 7 6 medium drop family
11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Fine adjustment pattern


• Tap [Enter] to carry out printing.
• Look for and mark a number printed under a pattern that has least misalignment.
• “Pattern B: 4” or similar will appear in the display. Use or to enter in the display the number that you marked, and
tap [Enter].
• In the case of the picture below, enter “6”, so that the display reads “Pattern B: 6”.

Bi-dir
B
normal speed
medium drop family
7 6 5 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Set1: User Type 67


**>3: PF Adjust
Performs media feed adjustment.
• Required media size: width 210 mm x length 110 mm.
• A ruler is required for this adjustment. Please prepare a commercially available
ruler.
When the following defects are found in your prints, they may improve by
conducting a paper feed correction.
• Images are overlapping.
• There are white lines in images.
Submenus
"PF 1. Initial Print" P. 69

"PF2. Initial Change" P. 69

"PF3. Confirm Print" P. 70

"PF4. Micro Print" P. 70

"PF5. Micro Change" P. 71

Steps

1. Determine the feed length for the “PF1 Initial Print”, print it, and measure the distance between the
“+” marks with a ruler.

2. Enter the distance measured as the “PF2 Initial Change”.

3. Determine the feed length for the “PF3 Confirm Print”, print it, and measure the distance between the
“+” marks with a ruler.
•Check that there is no deviation from the feed length.

4. Print a “PF4 Micro Print”, and find the pattern with the least white streaks and image overlaps.

•The numeral below that pattern is the micro adjustment value.

5. Enter the micro adjustment value according to the test pattern print in Step 4.

When you know the adjustment value (when changing the media or for similar operations)

1. Enter the adjustment value for “PF Adjust 5: Micro Change”.

68 Set1: User Type


PF 1. Initial Print
Performs initial adjust print. Enter the “FeedLength”, and tap [Enter].
Print a “+” mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value,
and print another “+” mark.

Setting values
100 mm to <250 mm> to 550 mm
<> indicates the default setting.

• With a ruler, measure the length between “+” in the pattern.


• In the example below, the measured place is shown in blue dotted lines and arrows (the blue parts are not actually printed).

Important!

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

PF2. Initial Change


Use or to enter the adjustment value, and tap [Enter].

Setting values
<Initial Print menu setting value>
± 10.0 mm
<> indicates the default setting.

Set1: User Type 69


PF3. Confirm Print
Performs Confirm Print. Enter the “FeedLength”, and tap [Enter].
Print a “+” mark at the beginning, feed the media according to the setting value,
and print another “+” mark.

Setting values
100 mm to <250 mm> to 550 mm
<> indicates the default setting.

• With a ruler, measure the length between “+” in the pattern.


• If there is discrepancy between the value set for “FeedLength” and the value measured, carry the procedure out again from
1. “Initial Print”. If there is no discrepancy, go to 4. “PF4. Micro Print”.
• In the example below, the measured place is shown in blue dotted lines and arrows (the blue parts are not actually printed).

PF4. Micro Print


Performs Micro adjustment print.
Enter the appropriate micro adjustment value according to the test pattern
print.

• Observe the pattern and verify the micro adjustment value. In the pattern, look for a place that has least white lines or
overlapping in images. The number printed below the pattern is the micro adjustment value.
• Enter the Micro adjustment value according to the test pattern print.

Not adequate Adequate Not adequate

-0.10 -0.20 -0.50

Micro adjustment value

+0.50 +0.20 +0.10 0.00 -0.10 -0.20 -0.50

Note

The micro adjustment value saved becomes the pattern’s standard value.
For example, if “-0.20” is saved as the micro adjustment value and a pattern is printed again, the number below the center pattern changes
from “0.00” to “-0.20”, and the left edge to “+0.30” and right edge to “-0.70”.

70 Set1: User Type


PF5. Micro Change
Use or to enter the micro adjustment value, and tap [Enter].

Setting values
-5.00% to <0.00%> to 5.00%
<> indicates the initial value.

**>4: Vacuum Fan


Sets up vacuum fan operation. It has the role of fixing the media to the table.
• If you are using a thin or delicate media and there is risk of it wrinkling due to
the fan, set a lower value for the fan.
• If you are not using the optional vacuum table on the printer, this menu does
not appear on the panel. The rest of the menus will be displayed with a
different menu number.

Setting values
<High> / Medium-Hi / Medium / Low / Off
<> indicates the default setting.

**>5: MediaSetting
This is for setting the conditions for placing the media on the table.

Submenus
For entering the media width and length,
and setting the origin position.
• Carry these out with the media set in
place on the table.
"Loading media" P. 33

Set1: User Type 71


For entering the media width and length
only.
"Inputting the media width, length and
the origin position" P. 36, Step 1 and Step 2.
Select Auto or Manual to determine the
table height and specify the printer
response when detecting obstacle while
printing.
"Media Height Setting & Printer
Response Setting for Obstacle Detection" P.
35
Enter the origin of the job.
"Inputting the media width, length and
the origin position" P. 36, Step 3 and Step 4.

Off / <On>
<> indicates the default setting.

• If you select “Detailed-Set: On”, you will


have to input the media height,
obstacle detect, media size and origin
position after tapping each time
you set a media on the table. However,
you can eliminate the need for such
input by tapping the [Cancel]. If you do
so, the values set in the User Type will be
used.
• If you select “Detailed-Set: Off”, “Ready
to Print” will be displayed after tapping
each time you set a media on the
table.
The currently selected User Type values
will be used for the media heght,
obstacle detect, media size and origin
position.
• Even when "Detailed-Set" is set to Off,
you can enter media height, obstacle
detect, media size and origin position
from the “**: Media Setting1 Set Media”
by tapping [Cancel] while the message
"Print Ready" or “Set media then tap [∧]
key.” appears on the panel.

Select the detection accuracy of the


obstacle sensor when loading media into
the printer.
If printing fails due to failure to detect
media warp with "Normal" mode, try
"High-Accuracy" mode.

Normal / <High-Accuracy>
<> indicates the default setting.

72 Set1: User Type


** > 6: Low Speed
Use this when you want a slower printing speed.
• It helps to enhance print quality when you print on an uneven surface media
or curved object (e.g. golf ball, ballpoint pen, smart phone case).

Setting values
The printing speed will not be lowered.
This is the default setting.

The printing speed will be lowered to


50%.

The printing speed will be lowered to


25%.

**>7: Show Edges


To check the printing area before printing, LED pointer shows where the image
will be printed on the media.
"Checking the printing area" P. 48

Setting values
LED pointer does not show the printing
area.
This is the default setting.

LED pointer shows where the image will


be printed on the media and the printer
will ask you at each point of corner if the
position is OK.
LED pointer shows where the image will
be printed on the media without checking
with the user.

Set1: User Type 73


**>8: Obstacle Detect
Selects the printer operation when the obstacle sensor has detected an obstacle.

Submenus
The printer pause the printing. It lowers
the table until the sensor does not detect
any obstacle, and then resumes the job.
This is the default setting.

Note

If the sensor still detects the obstacle after the table moves down to its lowest position, the printer
cancels printing and prompts the obstacle error message.
The printer cancels printing and prompts
the obstacle error message.
This is the default setting.

The printer pauses the printing and allows


users to choose from two options;
Print Continue or Print Cancel.

Note

• “Obstacle Detected Print Continue”


Hold the media flat on the table without any warp, fold or curl.
Tap [Enter] to resume the job.
• “Obstacle Detected Print Cancel”
Tap [Enter] to cancel the job and prompts the obstacle error message.

**>9: User Copy


This is for copying the currently selected User Type setting into another User
Type.
• The items that will be copied are: “Print Mode”, “Effect”, the “Confirm Print” and
“PF Adjust” adjustment values, “Vacuum Fan”, “MediaSetting”, “Low Speed”,
“Show Edges” and “Obstacle Detect”.

Setting values
Here you can select the User Type to copy
the settings into. If you select ALL, the
settings will be copied into all the User
Type.

**>10: Initialization
Returns all settings of the currently selected User Type to factory default.

74 Set1: User Type


Set2: Advanced

Configures various advanced settings.

Submenus
"Advanced Settings 1: Multi Strike" P. 76

"Advanced Settings 2: Pass Wait" P. 77

"Advanced Settings 3: Head Travel" P. 77

"Advanced Settings 4: Header Dump" P.


78

"Advanced Settings 5: Spitting" P. 78

"Advanced Settings 6: Cleaning Type" P.


79

"Advanced Settings 8: Auto Cleaning" P.


79

"Advanced Settings 9: Multi Layer" P. 81

"Advanced Settings 9: Ink


Maintenance" P. 81
• This menu does not appear in the 4-
color configuration printer with UH21
ink. The rest of the menus will be
displayed with a different menu
number.
"Advanced Settings 11: Select Nozzle" P.
82

Set2: Advanced 75
Advanced Settings 1: Multi Strike
Sets the number of times to print the same line.
• The display will shift to setting of layer printing number of strikes only when
“Strike Cnt” is set to 1 in 6-color configuration.

Setting values
<1 times> to 9 times
<> indicates the default setting.

Layer Multi Strike


The display will shift to layer selection.

Submenus
Layer Multi Strike1: Color Layer

Layer Multi Strike2: White Layer

Layer Multi Strike3: Varnish Layer

Layer Multi Strike1: Color Layer


Sets the number of times to print the same line in color (CMYK) layer.

Setting values
<1 times> to 9 times
<> indicates the default setting.

Layer Multi Strike2: White Layer


Sets the number of times to print the same line in white layer.

Setting values
<1 times> to 9 times
<> indicates the default setting.

76 Set2: Advanced
Layer Multi Strike3: Varnish Layer
Sets the number of times to print the same line in varnish layer (clear topcoat).

Setting values
<1 times> to 9 times
<> indicates the default setting.

Advanced Settings 2: Pass Wait


Sets the waiting time between passes in multi-strike setting and normal
printing.

Setting values
<0.0 sec.> to 5.0 sec.
<> indicates the default setting.

Advanced Settings 3: Head Travel


Sets up the range that Print head moves while printing.

Setting values
Print head moves the range of the print
data width.

• The print head will travel the maximum


distance possible with the printer.

Print head shifts within the media width.


This is the default setting.

Set2: Advanced 77
Advanced Settings 4: Header Dump
Sets whether to print the following information when printing.
(Required media size: width 250 mm x length 50 mm.)
• Data header
• Data dot number (printed only when Header Dump setting is ON)
• Printer serial number
• Firmware version

Setting values
Dump data is not printed.
This is the default setting.

Dump data is printed after the original


image is printed.

Prints only header dump.


“Data dot number” is not printed.

Note

• The data will be useful when contacting technical support.


• Performing printing if the printer is connected to PC, the print settings of RIP soft you are using are printed on data header.

Advanced Settings 5: Spitting


Enables or disables the spitting function while printing.
• The display will shift to setting of the pass count only if “On” is set for “Spitting”.

Setting values
Off / <On>
<> indicates the default setting.

Note

Spitting is a maintenance operation for preventing clogging of the print head’s nozzles. It consumes ink.

78 Set2: Advanced
Pass Count
Sets the frequency that the printer spits ink from the print head.
• The head will carry out spitting operation every time it completes the number
of passes that you set here.

Setting values
<1 time> to 999 times
<> indicates the default setting.

Important!
If the number of spitting returns is set high, there is a higher chance of nozzle clogging when printing for a long time.
In such a case, print quality cannot be guaranteed.

Advanced Settings 6: Cleaning Type


Configure the settings for the auto cleaning (standby mode, during printing,
before print) and cleaning while in sleep mode.

Setting values
Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning.

Conduct nozzle check before and after


printing, and use when nozzle missing is
found.

Consumes more ink than Normal


cleaning. When nozzle missing still occurs
after Normal cleaning, conduct Long
cleaning.

Advanced Settings 8: Auto Cleaning

Set the auto cleaning to be performed while in standby mode, during printing,
before print, and by total print time.

Submenus
Standby mode

While Printing

Before Print

Accum. Print Time

Set2: Advanced 79
Standby mode
Set the timer for auto cleaning to be performed while in standby mode.

Setting values
<Off> / 10 min. to 1,440 min.
<> indicates the default setting.

While Printing
Set the timer for auto cleaning to be performed while printing.

Setting values
<Off> / 5 min. to 180 min.
<> indicates the default setting.

Before Print
Enables or disables auto cleaning before printing.

Setting values
<Off> / On
<> indicates the default setting.

Accum. Print Time


Set the timer for auto cleaning to be performed by total print time. The auto
cleaning is performed before printing by timer.

Setting values
<Off> / 1h / 2h /3h / 4h
<> indicates the default setting.

Note

The auto cleaning mode for "Accum. Print Time" is fixed to "Long" and is unable to be changed.

80 Set2: Advanced
Advanced Settings 9: Multi Layer
Enables or disables to print more than one image data on the same media layer
by layer.

Setting values
<Off> / On
<> indicates the default setting.

Note

• If you select “Off”, the printer will ask you to remove media after printing one data and load a new media to print next data.
• If you select “On”, just sending the next data to the printer, you can print more than one data on the same area of the media.
• In the case of “Adjust Print”, “PF Adjust” or “Test Print”, you will have to set the media in place again even if you select “On” for this.

Advanced Settings 9: Ink Maintenance


The printer runs automatic ink maintenance while not in use for a long period of
time.
If color inconsistencies appear on the print, use the "Full" mode.
• This menu does not appear in the 4-color configuration printer with UH21 ink.
The rest of the menus will be displayed with a different menu number.

Setting values
Ink maintenance operation will be carried
out at a normal frequency.
This is the default setting.

Ink maintenance operation will be carried


out at a lower frequency.

Ink maintenance operation will be carried


out at a higher frequency.

The maintenance mode available for each ink type and ink configuration setting are as follows: (N/A: unselectable)

• 4-color configuration

Type US11 UH21


Normal Default setting.  N/A
Use this mode when color inconsistencies
Full  N/A
appear on the print.

Set2: Advanced 81
• 6-color configuration

Type US11 UH21


Perform automatic white ink maintenance less
frequently.
Light  
If you are printing with the white ink, perform
cleaning as needed.
Normal Default setting.  
Use this mode when color inconsistencies
Full  N/A
appear on the print.

Advanced Settings 11: Select Nozzle


If missing lines still persist after several attempts of cleaning, you can check the
nozzle conditions by printing the select nozzle patterns and choose only good
nozzles for printing.
• This feature is disabled for single-layer printing.
• This feature is enabled only when the effect setting is set to "i-Weave UV" or
"None".

Setting values
"Confirm pattern" P. 83

"Nozzle Settings" P. 83

Nozzle Settings
Goes to the nozzle settings menu.

Submenus
<Nozzle All> / Nozzle A to Nozzle D
<> indicates the default setting.

Steps

1. Print the select nozzle patterns and find the pattern that does not have missing lines.

2. Go to "Nozzle Settings" and choose the pattern selected in the Step 1.

• Select “ALL”, or one of “A” to “D”.

82 Set2: Advanced
Confirm pattern
• Tap [Enter] to carry out printing.

• Look at the print and find the pattern that all the lines appear clean.

• In the example here, the pattern A and pattern C do not have missing lines.

ALL

Nozzle Settings
• Tap .

• Use or to choose the pattern that does not have missing lines, then tap [Enter].

• If there is more than one patterns not suffering from missing lines, choose the one that has more nozzles available for
printing.
ALL has the most available nozzles for printing, followed by A and B, C and D (More ALL > A = B > C = D Less).
For example, if the pattern A and pattern C do not suffer from blocked nozzles, you should choose A.

Set2: Advanced 83
Set up3: Initial Settings

Select a language, unit and IP Address displayed on the LCD.

Submenus
"Initial Settings 1: Language" P. 85

"Initial Settings 2: Length" P. 85

"Initial Settings 3: Remain Ink" P. 86

"Initial Settings 4: IP Address" P. 86

"Initial Settings 5:Subnet Mask" P. 86

"Initial Settings 6: Gateway" P. 87

"Initial Settings 7: Alert Buzzer" P. 87

84 Set up3: Initial Settings


Initial Settings 1: Language
Selects a language to be displayed on the operation panel.

Setting values
Default setting.

Initial Settings 2: Length


Selects a length unit to be displayed on the operation panel.

Setting values
Displays the length in millimeters (mm).
This is the default setting.

Displays the length in inches (inch).

Set up3: Initial Settings 85


Initial Settings 3: Remain Ink
Selects how the remaining ink amount will be displayed.

Setting values
Remaining ink icons will not be displayed.
Slot numbers and remaining ink will be
displayed in numerals.

Remaining ink icons will be displayed.


This is the default setting.

Initial Settings 4: IP Address

Sets the IP address of the printer.


• Use to increase a setting value.
• Use to decrease a setting value.
• Tap [Enter] to confirm your input for a value. The cursor will move on to the
next setting value.
• Confirm your input for each value.

Setting values
0.0.0.0 to <192.168.1.253> to
255.255.255.255
<> indicates the default setting.

Initial Settings 5:Subnet Mask


Sets the subnet mask of the printer.
• Use to increase a setting value.
• Use to decrease a setting value.
• Tap [Enter] to confirm your input for a value. The cursor will move on to the
next setting value.
• Confirm your input for each value.

Setting values
0.0.0.0 to <255.255.255.0> to
255.255.255.255
<> indicates the default setting.

86 Set up3: Initial Settings


Initial Settings 6: Gateway
Sets the gateway.
• Use to increase a setting value.
• Use to decrease a setting value.
• Tap [Enter] to confirm your input for a value. The cursor will move on to the
next setting value.
Confirm your input for each value.

Setting values
0.0.0.0 to <192.168.1.254> to
255.255.255.255
<> indicates the default setting.

Initial Settings 7: Alert Buzzer


Selects how to turn off the printer beep sound when an error occurs.
• For unattended printing, you can select “Off” setting to avoid continuous
buzzer beep.

Setting values
After several beeps, the printer
automatically turns off beep sound.

Press any key on Operation panel to turn


off beep sound.
This is the default setting.

Setup 4: Initialization

Restore the settings of the printer to factory default.

Submenus
Initialize the User Type settings (Type1 to
Type10) in all the submenus of the "Set1:
User Type".

Initialize the settings in all the submenus


of the "Set2: Advanced".

Initialize the settings in all the submenus


of the "Set up3: Initial Settings".

Initialize the settings of all the menus.

Setup 4: Initialization 87
Menu2: Test Print
4 Menu2: Test Print

Test Print 1: Nozzle Check

It is used to check whether there are any clogged heads, or missing or blurred
prints.
(Required media size: width 260 mm x length 35 mm.)
"Run a nozzle check print" P. 38

K K M M C C Y Y 4 Color

VA VA K M C Y WH WH 6 Color

Note

The printer information (date and time of printing, printer’s serial number, firmware version) is printed on the nozzle check pattern.

Test Print 2: Nozzle Check B

This is nozzle check for white ink.


The background for some of the nozzle check pattern is printed in color so that
the nozzle condition is easy to see.
• Part of the background for the white nozzles is black.
• The background of the KCMY nozzles are white.
• For varnish (and part of white) nozzles, the background is not printed.
(Required media size: width 260 mm x length 35 mm.)
"Run a nozzle check print" P. 38

VA VA K M C Y WH WH WH WH 6 Color

Note

• “Nozzle Check B” will only appear in the menu if 6-color is set.


• The printer information (date and time of printing, printer’s serial number, firmware version) is printed on the nozzle check pattern.

88 Test Print 1: Nozzle Check


Test Print3: Mode Print

Print following settings of the selected User Type configured from the operation
panel.
Used to confirm the following printing conditions.
• Print quality
• Effect
• Fine adjustment value for feed correction.
(Required media size: width 220 mm x length 25 mm.)

2019/12/01 0:00 Fine (720x1440 16Pass Uni)-i-Weave UV/PF Adjust: 0.00%

Test Print4: Setup List

Setup list printing is performed.


Use this to check the current setting contents and the User Type.
(Required media size: width 420 mm x length 297 mm)

Setup List

User Type List

Test Print3: Mode Print 89


Test Print5: Palette

Palette print is executed for the color demonstration.


(Required media size: width 210 mm x length 210 mm.)

90 Test Print5: Palette


Menu3: Maintenance
4 Menu3: Maintenance

Maitenance1: Cleaning

Perform Head cleaning.

Submenus
Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning.

Perform Normal cleaning if nozzle


clogging is found in the nozzle check
print.

Perform Long cleaning if nozzle clogging


still persists after performing Normal
cleaning. It consumes more ink than
Normal cleaning.

Provide higher cleaning effect than Long


cleaning, but it also consumes more ink.

Provide higher cleaning effect than Little


Charge, but it also consumes more ink.
• When “Empty Waste Ink Tank then Tap
Enter” appears, empty out the waste ink
and tap [Enter].
"Drain waste ink into a container" P.
112

Maitenance1: Cleaning 91
Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink

This resets the waste ink counter to zero.


"Resetting waste ink counter" P. 115

Maintenance3: CR Maintenance

Use this for replacing absorption material for the flushing box and the cleaning
wiper.
"Replacing absorption material for the flushing box" P. 135
"Replacing the cleaning wiper" P. 139
"Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp" P. 142
"Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter" P. 145

Submenus
Tap [Enter] to replace the absorption
material for the flushing box.
• The carriage moves to the center of the
printer.
• The cleaning wiper moves upward.

After the replacement is complete, tap


[Enter].
• The printer moves the carriage and the
cleaning wiper back to each original
position.

Maintenance4: UV Scan

Performs further UV curing.


Use this when you want to promote ink curing by applying additional UV light.

Submenus
UV Scan1: Start

UV Scan2: Number of Scan

UV Scan3: Post Cure

Note

The range over which the UV scanning is executed will depend on the current settings for “Size” and “Origin” in the “MediaSetting” User
Type.

92 Maintenance2: Reset Waste Ink


UV Scan1: Start

Performs further UV curing when needed.


When the media is not loaded, “No Media” is displayed, and the screen returns to
the previous screen.
• Application is canceled when the [Cancel] key is pressed for 2 seconds and
more while applying UV light.

Setting
Tap [Enter] to start.

UV Scan2: Number of Scan

Sets the number of times to apply UV light on the area.


• The settings here are reflected on “UV Scan1: Start” and “UV Scan3: Post Cure”
only.

Setting
2 / <4> / 8 / 16
< > indicates the default setting.

UV Scan3: Post Cure

When it is set to “On”, the printer automatically performs post curing to apply
additional UV light after printing.

Setting
<Off> / On
< > indicates the default setting.

Maintenance5: Ink Discharge

Discharges the ink in the printer. This operation is performed before moving the
printer.
• Before transporting the printer? "Transporting" P. 149
• When turning off the power for up to one month? "If not using the printer
for a long time" P. 26

Maintenance5: Ink Discharge 93


Maintenance6: Calibration
Calibrate table height position information to optimize the gap between the print head
and media.
"Calibrating table height" P. 54

Maintenance7: Moving Printer


Before packing printer for moving or transporting, use this menu to automatically move
the table to the position to secure the table with shipping brackets.
"Changing Table Position for Packing" P. 150

Maintenance8: Table Maintenance


Use this menu to automatically move the table to the position to perform the table
maintenance.
"Table Maintenance" P. 132

Maintenance 9: Daily Maintenance

Use this menu in following cases:

• If the nozzle missing still persists after performing head cleaning.


• If you perform printing all day without entering to sleep mode and you need
to perform daily maintenance.
"Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127

Submenus
Tap [Enter] to start maintenance.

After the maintenance is complete, tap


[Enter].
• The printer automatically performs the
Short cleaning.

Important!

To perform daily maintenance after using the printer for the day, see "Daily Maintenance" P. 116.

94 Maintenance6: Calibration
Menu4: Printer Status
4 Menu4: Printer Status

Printer Status1: Ink

Displays the various information about ink cartridge.

Submenus
Displays the remaining amount of ink in
Slot 1 to Slot 6 from 0% to 100%.

Display when using Smart / C.

Printer Status2: Lifetimes

Displays the operational life time of each part.


• The lifetime of each part is indicated by the asterisks (Maximum 5 asterisks:
100% left). As the part deteriorates, the number of asterisks decreases one by
one (20%).
• The part should be changed when all of the asterisks have disappeared, and
“Change” is displayed. Contact your local MUTOH dealer to ask for replacing
parts.
• After “Change” appears, “Life Times [Pump]” or a similar message will be
displayed when you are not in this menu. You can delete this message by
tapping the [Enter] key.

Submenus
Displays the service life for the print head.

Displays the service life for the pump.

Displays the service life for the CR motor.

Displays the service life for the PF motor.

Displays the service life for the PG motor.

Displays the service life for the Circulation


pump.

Displays the service life for the UV lamp.

Printer Status1: Ink 95


Displays the service life for the waste ink
tank.

Printer Status3: Job Status

Displays various information of previous print.

Submenus
Displays if the print is completed.
• When the print is completed:
[Completed]
• When the print is canceled: [Canceled]

Displays the total length of print data


(media feeding direction).

Displays the printed length.

Displays the remaining length of print


data.

Note

• The values displayed in this function are just standard values, not guarantee the accuracy.
• If the print data includes no length data, all information will be displayed as “0”.
• This function is to check the information of print data with the print operation is completed. For the details on data while printing, please
refer to the "Menus you can access while printing"of "Menu3: Job Status" P. 46

Printer Status4: Version

Displays the versions of the firmware.

Submenus

96 Printer Status3: Job Status


Printer Status5: Serial No.

Displays the printer’s serial number.

Submenus

Printer Status6: Total Print Area

Displays the total printed area in the printer.

Submenus

Printer Status5: Serial No. 97


4 Menu5: Option

Option 1: Rotary Unit


Use this menu to attach the Rotary Unit (option).
For more details of this menu, see the Rotary Unit Operation Manual.

Note

If the printer starts switching to Rotary Mode due to wrong key operation, you can cancel it by tapping while the following

message is displayed on the operation panel.

• “Unload Media then Tap Enter”

• “Install Rotary Unit then Tap Enter”

98 Option 1: Rotary Unit


Menu6: Sleep Mode
4 Menu6: Sleep Mode

Sleep Mode1: Start

Activate Sleep Mode.


Make sure to follow the instructions on the operation panel to perform daily
maintenance.
"Sleep Mode" P. 30

Sleep Mode2: Cleaning Timer

Sets the timer to perform head cleaning in the sleep mode.

Setting values
<Off> / 1 h / 2 h / 3 h / 4 h / 5 h / 6 h / 9 h /
12 h / 18 h / 24 h
<> indicates the default setting.
If you set an interval, the display will shift
to “SleepMode 1: Start”.

Important!

In following cases, the printer does not perform head cleaning by the timer in sleep mode.
• Front cover is open.
• Maintenance cover is open.
• The waste fluid tank is full.
• There is little remaining ink in the ink cartridge (or no ink).
• The ink cartridge has been removed.
• The inserted ink cartridge is not the genuine ink cartridge, etc.
If one of the above conditions occurs during Head cleaning, cleaning is stopped.
When the printer returns to a normal state, Head cleaning is restarted.

Sleep Mode1: Start 99


Menu chart
4 Menu chart

Setting menu 1
Menu1
Setup To Setting menu 2

Menu2 Test Print1


Test Print Nozzle Check

Menu3 Maintenance1 Test Print2

Maintenance Cleaning Nozzle Check B

Maintenance2 Test Print3


Reset Waste Ink Mode Print

Maintenance3 Test Print4


CR Maintenance Setup List

Maintenance4 UV Scan1
Test Print5
UV Scan Start
Palette

Maintenance5 UV Scan2
Ink Discharge Number of UV Scan

Maintenance6 UV Scan3

Calibration Post Cure

Maintenance7
Moving Printer

Maintenance8
Table Maintenance

Maintenance9
Daily Maintenance

Menu4 Printer Status1


Printer Status Ink

Printer Status2
Life Times

Printer Status3 Job Status


Job Status Status: Completed

Printer Status4 Job Status


Version ToDoLength : . m

Printer Status5 Job Status


Serial No. Done : . m

Printer Status6 Job Status


Total Print Area Remain : . m

Menu5 Option1

Option Rotary Unit

Menu6 Sleep Mode1

Sleep Mode Start

Sleep Mode2
Cleaning Timer

100 Setting menu 1


Setting menu 2

From Setting menu 1

Setup1 User Type Type ** 1 Mode Fine


User Type Type * Print Mode 720 x 1440 16 pass Uni

** Eff ect
i-Weave UV
Type ** 2
Adjust Print

Type ** 3 ** PF Adjust1
PF Adjust Initial Print

** PF Adjust2 2
Initial Change

** PF Adjust3 3
Conffrm Print

** PF Adjust4
Micro Adjust

** PF Adjust5
Micro Change

Type ** 4
Vacuum Fan

Type ** 5 ** Media Setting1


Media Setting Set Media

Type ** 6 ** Media Setting2 2

Low Speed Size

** Media Setting3 2
Type ** 7
Height
Show Edges

** Media Setting4 3
Type ** 8
Origin
Obstacle Detect

** Media Setting5
Type ** 9 Detailed Set
Copy User Type
** Media Setting6

Type ** 10 Obst. Check Mode

Initialization

To Setting menu 3

Setting menu 2 101


Setting menu 3

From Setting menu 2

Setup2 Advanced Setting1 Multi Strike


Advanced Setting Multi Strike (1 - 9) 9cnt

Advanced Setting2
Pass Wait

Layer Multi Strike1


Advanced Setting3 Color Layer
Head Travel
Layer Multi Strike2
Advanced Setting4 White Layer
header Dump
Layer Multi Strike3
Varnish Layer

Advanced Setting5 Spitting Pass Count


Spitting On 1-999 1cnt

Advanced Setting6
Cleaning Type

Advanced Setting7 Auto Cleaning1


Auto Cleaning Standby Mode

Advanced Setting8 Auto Cleaning2


Multi Layer While Printing

Advanced Setting9 Auto Cleaning3


Ink Maintenance Before Print

Advanced Setting10 Auto Cleaning4


Select Nozzle Accum. Print Time

Setup3 Initial Settings1


Initial Settings Language

Initial Settings2
Length

Initial Settings3
Remain Ink

Initial Settings4
IP Address

Initial Settings5
Subnet Mask

Initial Settings6
Gateway

Initial Settings7
Alert Buzzer

To Setting menu 4

102 Setting menu 3


Setting menu 4

From Setting menu 3

Setup4 Initialization1
Initialization User Type ALL

Initialization2
Advanced Setting

Initialization3
Initial Setting

Initialization4
ALL

Menu during printing

Setting menu 4 103


104 Menu during printing
Chapter 3 Maintenance

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Wearing the protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107


How to wear the supplied gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Agitating ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108


Agitating ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110


Checking ink level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
When cartridge is nearly out of ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Replacing ink cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Emptying waste ink tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112


Emptying waste ink tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116


Flow of Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Preparing for Daily Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Performing Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Printer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125


Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Clean daily maintenance parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Inside cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Replacing consumable parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135


Replacing absorption material for the flushing box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Replacing the cleaning wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Moving and Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148


Moving the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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Maintenance
3 Maintenance

To maintain the performance of this product, please conduct maintenance by yourself.


The types of maintenance are shown next.

Before and after daily operation "Wearing the protective equipment" P. 107

"Agitating ink cartridges" P. 108

"Nozzle check and cleaning" P. 38

After daily operations "Daily Maintenance" P. 116

Based on your usage condition "Head cleaning" P. 125

"Replacing ink cartridge" P. 111

"Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

"Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127

"Replacing absorption material for the flushing


box" P. 135

"Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-


LED Lamp" P. 142

"Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter" P. 145

Monthly "Inside cleaning" P. 130

Every six months "Replacing the cleaning wiper" P. 139

Important!
In following cases, please contact your local MUTOH dealer to request service personnel.

• The same system error repeatedly occurs.

• The message to notify the life of motor, pump, or UV lamp is displayed.


"Messages and Error Messages" P. 160

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3 Wearing the protective equipment

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-
resistant gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid
skin contact with ink.

Especially when performing any of the following operations, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves)
and goggles.

• "Agitating ink cartridges" P. 108

• "Replacing ink cartridge" P. 111

• "Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

• "Daily Maintenance" P. 116

• "Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127

• "Replacing absorption material for the flushing box" P. 135

• "Replacing the cleaning wiper" P. 139

• "Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp" P. 142

• "Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter" P. 145

How to wear the supplied gloves


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

CAUTION
Do not touch uncured UV ink with bare hands.

• If glove becomes contaminated with ink, replace it with new.


• If protective clothing becomes contaminated with ink, immediately remove and wash for re-use.
• If ink gets on skin, immediately wash with soap and plenty of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice/
attention if irritation or inflammation are present.
• If ink gets in eyes, flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice/attention
immediately.
• If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately and do not induce to vomiting. Seek medical advice/attention.

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Agitating ink cartridges
3 Agitating ink cartridges

Agitating ink cartridges

Agitate the ink at the following times to prevent it from settling out and/or coagulating:
• Before installing new ink cartridge
• When any of the messages below appears

6-color configuration:
Agitate the White (Wh) ink cartridge.
• Displays every 12 hours.

Agitate the Black (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and Yellow (Y) ink
cartridges.
• Displays every 72 hours.

Agitate the Black (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y), and White
(Wh) ink cartridges.

4-color configuration:
Agitate the Black (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and Yellow (Y) ink
cartridges.
• Displays every 72 hours.

Important!
• Agitate the ink cartridges periodically.
Otherwise, the ink inside the cartridges settles or coagulates and may cause poor print quality or a malfunction.

• You should agitate the ink cartridges when the message appears. Otherwise, for 12 hours after the message appears, you will
repeatedly have to wait a certain time before you can print. When 12 hours have passed, the printer will not print any data. In
either case, you can restore the printer to normal condition by agitating the ink cartridges.

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

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Steps

[1] • Check the power is ON.


• Wear the supplied gloves and remove ink cartridges from Ink cartridge
slots.

[2] Using the paper towel provided with the printer to wipe off the ink
attached to the printer plug of Ink cartridge.

[3] • Place the lint-free cloth over the ink plug of the cartridge, turn the plug up
3 sec. and maintain vertical position for three seconds.
• Rotate cartridge upside down (plug facing down) and hold for three
seconds.
• Repeat it 10 times.

Note
3 sec. x 10
• You do not have to agitate varnish ink before use.

[4] Re-insert the ink cartridges into Ink cartridge slots.

Important!
Make sure you insert the ink cartridges into the original slots. Even
when you have the same color ink cartridges, do not switch and insert
them into different slots.

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Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge
3 Checking ink level and replacing ink cartridge

Checking ink level

[1] Check the remaining ink icons.


• To do a more detailed check, tap [Home].

Note
You can alternatively check the remaining ink amount via the MSM’s remote
panel.
"Launching MSM" P. 15

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] Tap .

[4] • Displays the remaining ink in Slots 1 to 6, as percentages of the full levels.

When cartridge is nearly out of ink

When the cartridge ink is running low, the status LED flashes red and beeps.

Steps

[1] Tap [Enter].


• The buzzer stops.
• The printer status and ink level warning message appear alternately every
2 seconds.
The ink slot indicator where the cartridge needs to be replaced flashes
every 0.5 seconds.
• In the figure to the left, the slot 2 ink cartridge is nearing replacement.

[2] Prepare an ink cartridge to replace.

Note

Sleep mode continues after stopping the buzzer.

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Replacing ink cartridge
When the cartridge ink is running out, the status LED turns on red and beeps.
The printer pauses printing. After replacing with the new ink cartridge, it resume printing.

Steps

[1] Tap [Enter].


• The buzzer stops.
• In the icons shown on the left, the Slot 1 and 6 cartridges need replacing.

[2] Make sure you agitate the ink cartridge after you unpack it.
3 sec. • Turn the ink plug upward and wait for three seconds.
• Next, turn the ink plug downward and wait for three seconds.
• Repeat that 10 times.

Note

3 sec. x 10 • When replacing varnish ink, you do not have to agitate it.

[3] Remove the empty ink cartridge and insert the new one.
slot 6
• Make sure to match the ink cartridge color with the label of this product.
Wh
slot 6 • The arrow on the cartridge should face up.
Y
• Insert each cartridge to firmly seat it into each slot.

Important!
• Do not replace ink cartridge when the power of this product is OFF.
Ink level cannot be detected correctly.
• If there is no ink cartridge for replacement at hand, leave the empty ink cartridge inserted in the printer. Leaving the printer with
the ink cartridge removed may cause the print head to clog.
• If ink cartridge is moved from cold to warm place, leave it at least three hours.

WARNING
Leave ink cartridges away from fire or high temperature objects.
It may cause fire.

Note

Sleep mode continues after stopping the buzzer.

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Emptying waste ink tank
3 Emptying waste ink tank

Emptying waste ink tank

When a certain amount of waste fluid has been collected in the waste ink tank, the status LED turns on red and beeps.
Drain all waste ink in the waste ink tank into a container. After emptying the waste ink tank, reset the waste ink counter.

Display messages
The waste ink tank is about to become full. Mutoh recommends that
you empty the waste ink tank before it is completely full.
• Printing or other operation will continue while you do this.

The waste ink tank has become full. Empty the waste ink tank
immediately.
• Printing or other operation will stop. It will resume when you have carried
out “Reset Waste Ink”.

WARNING
Do not mix waste ink with any other chemicals, even in a small amount.
If mixed with other chemicals (e.g. oxidizing agent), it may produce heat. Before pouring waste ink into a container, make sure
• the container is empty.
• inside the container is completely dry.

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

Important!
Empty the waste ink tank before moving the printer.

1. Drain waste ink into a container

[1] Prepare a container to collect waste ink.

Important!
The capacity of waste ink tank is 2,000 ml. Make sure to prepare a container that has enough capacity when discharging waste ink.

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Note
If no or small amount of waste fluid is collected in the waste ink tank, you may not be able to drain fluid out of the tank.

[2] Cover the floor just under the waste ink tank using a paper that you do not use.

[3] • Wear the polyethylene gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink).
• Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles, protective mask or
clothing.

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[4] Open the cover of the drain tube valve clamp, then unhook the drain
tube valve to take it out from the clamp.

[5] Put the tip of the drain tube valve in the empty container and open
Open the drain tube valve to drain waste ink from the waste ink tank.

Important!
Waste ink may splash while draining from the waste ink tank.
Make sure to put the tip of the drain tube valve in the empty container to drain waste ink.

[6] Once you finish emptying the waste ink tank, close the drain tube
Close valve.

[7] Use a dry cloth to clean the tip of drain tube valve.

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[8] Hook the drain tube valve on the drain tube valve clamp, then close
the cover.

[9] Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product.

WARNING
• You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid from the printer in compliance with Wastes Disposal
and Public Cleansing Act and local ordinances. Delegate disposal to an industrial waste disposal
contractor.
• Waste fluid from this product is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid the waste fluid from out flowing to
sewage or natural water systems.
• Keep out of direct sunlight and store the waste ink container in a cool, dark place.
• Do not mix waste ink with any other chemicals, even in a small amount.

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2. Resetting waste ink counter

CAUTION
Before resetting the counter, make sure the waste ink tank is completely empty.
If not, it can lead waste ink leaks inside or from the printer.

[1] Tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] The message on the left will appear.

• Use to choose the menu shown left.


• Tap [Enter].

[5] The waste ink counter is being reset.


• The waste ink tank has been emptied.

Note

• “Reset Waste Ink” can alternatively be carried out via “Maintenance” in the printer driver’s “Utility” section.
• It can also be carried out via the MSM’s remote panel.
• To carry out [Reset Waste Ink] during printing, see "Menu4: Reset Waste Ink" P. 47 under "Menus you can access while printing".

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Daily Maintenance
3 Daily Maintenance

Flow of Daily Maintenance

This printer requires daily maintenance.


Follow the steps below to perform daily maintenance after you finish your printing for the day.
• “Perform Daily Maint.” is prompted on the operation panel after certain period of time from the previous daily
maintenance.
Make sure to perform daily maintenance when prompted.

Important!

If you perform printing all day without entering to sleep mode, make sure to perform daily maintenance once a day.
Failure to perform daily maintenance may affect print quality or result in damage to the printer.
To perform daily maintenance, go to “Maintenance 9: Daily Maintenance” on the operation panel.
"Maintenance 9: Daily Maintenance" P. 94
"Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127

Prepare required items for Daily Maintenance

Leave the printer in Sleep Mode

Clean the UV Lamp

Moisten the surface of print head nozzles

Clean the print head circumference

Clean the cleaning wiper and the circumference of the cap

The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning

Daily Maintenance completed !

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Preparing for Daily Maintenance

Required Items

[1] Prepare the following items to perform daily maintenance.

Polyethylene gloves Rubber gloves Protective goggles Paper towel Dropper Protective mask
or Polyester knit wiper

Dedicated maintenance Plastic cup Cleaning stick Tray Scraper Protective clothing
cleaner

Important!

• Use a paper towel supplied with the printer or optional polyester knit wiper. DO NOT use a tissue.
Lints or flakes on tissue may cause damage to the print head.

• DO NOT use non-dedicated maintenance cleaner.

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

[2] • Wear the polyethylene gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink).
• Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles, protective mask or
clothing.

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CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

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Entering to sleep mode

[1] Tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] Tap .

[4] Tap [Enter].

[5] Tap [Enter].

[6] The message on the left will appear.


• Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily
maintenance.

[7] The message on the left will appear.


• You can start maintenance.

Important!
Make sure to complete this maintenance within 5 minutes while the printer is in Daily maintenance state.

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Performing Daily Maintenance

1. Cleaning of UV Lamp

CAUTION
After printing, the UV-LED lamp may get hot.
Leave it for 30 minutes to cool down and then start maintenance.

[1] Open the front cover gently, and then place the tray on the table.

Important!
Do not place any object inside the printer.

[2] Look in the stainless tray to check for ink or dust on the UV-LED lamp.
If no ink or dust is found on the UV lamp, skip this step and move on to "Moistening the surface of print head nozzles"
P. 121.

[3] Use a paper towel to clean dust or ink off the underside of the UV-LED lamp.

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[4] If the ink cannot be removed completely, remove the emitting window glass from the lamp and use the supplied
scraper to clean it off.
• Slide up the left side of the exhaust fan cover. The right side screw serves as a fulcrum.
• Slide the glass on the bottom of the lamp towards the front to remove it.
• Press the scraper on the ink deposits with a slight angle and scrape it off.
• Use the paper towel to clean the ink scraped from the glass.
• Put the glass back on the lamp.
• Firmly slide it into the end and then put the exhaust fan cover back in place.

Scraper

Important!

• Make sure to use the scraper supplied with the printer.

• Do not press the edge of the scraper too hard. This will cause damage to the glass.

• Make sure that a new glass is attached to the lamp and the exhaust fan cover is put back in place. Using your printer without
them will cause damage to the lamp.

[5] Next moisten the surface of print head nozzles.

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2. Moistening the surface of print head nozzles

Important!

During cleaning, please note the followings:

• Always follow this steps to perform daily maintenance.

• When moistening the surface of nozzles, do not use the cleaning stick already used to clean the print head circumference,
cleaning wiper or cap circumference. Doing so may result in damage to the print head.

• Always use a new cleaning stick and dampen it with dedicated maintenance cleaner.
DO NOT use non-dedicated maintenance cleaner. It may cause nozzle clogging.

• Do not touch the tip of a cleaning stick with fingers.


If sebum is adhered, it can cause damage to the print head.

• Do not reuse a cleaning stick.


Dusts can adhere causing damage to the print head.

[1] • Put a cleaning stick in the plastic cup.


• Use the dropper to dampen the swab of cleaning stick with dedicated
maintenance cleaner.
(Amount used: 0.5 ml)

[2] Look in the stainless tray to check the bottom of the carriage.
Using the cleaning stick dampened with the maintenance cleaner, moisten the surface of the print head nozzles.
• Lightly touch with the cleaning stick to moisten the nozzle surface.
• Repeat it a couple of times to moisten the entire nozzle surface.

Important!

• DO NOT rub into the nozzle surface.


It can cause damage to the print head.

• If the entire nozzle surface has been moistened, you can stop it.

[3] Next clean the print head circumference.

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3. Cleaning of print head circumference

[1] Look in the tray to check the bottom of the carriage.


Check if dusts and ink deposit are adhered.

• Print head circumference (silver metal part)


Print head circumference • Print head guide part (black plastic part)

Important!
If maintenance cleaner is splashed onto the printer, use a paper towel to
wipe it off.

Print head guide part

[2] Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the circumference of the bottom of the carriage.

Cleaning required

DO NOT touch the surface of a print head (the yellow portions in the illustration below)

Print head circumference (silver metal part) Print head guide part (black plastic part)

[3] Remove the tray from the table, and then close the front cover gently.

[4] Next clean the cleaning wiper and the cap circumference.

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4. Cleaning of cleaning wiper and the circumference of the cap

[1] Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
open the cover.
• Fully open the maintenance cover.

[2] Wipe the cleaning wiper with a cleaning stick.


• Wipe the left side surface of cleaning wiper going back and forth.

[3] Wipe the right side surface of cleaning wiper going back and forth.

[4] Use the cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on the
circumference of the cap.

Cleaning required
DO NOT touch the absorber
(the yellow portions in the illustration right)

[5] Close the maintenance cover gently.

[6] Next finish the daily maintenance.

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5. Finishing daily maintenance

[1] Tap [Enter].

[2] The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning.

[3] When the Short cleaning is complete, the printer automatically enters to sleep mode.

[4] • Dispose of the used cleaning stick.


• Use a paper towel to wipe the maintenance cleaner off the dropper.
• Dispose of the maintenance cleaner in the plastic cup and dry the cup well using the paper towel.
• Use a paper towel to clean the tray.

Important!

• Do not reuse a cleaning stick.


Dusts can adhere causing damage to the print head.
• Check that the lid of the maintenance cleaner is shut properly and store it.

[5] Now the daily maintenance is complete.

Note

Used cleaning stick should be put in a plastic bag, etc, and dispose of it in compliance with local ordinance and instructions of local authorities.

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Printer Maintenance
3 Printer Maintenance

Head cleaning
When nozzle clogging is found in nozzle check, conduct head cleaning. Head cleaning consumes ink.
There are several cleaning modes in this product. Please select an appropriate mode based on your usage condition.

Short cleaning Consumes less ink than Normal cleaning.

Normal cleaning Perform Normal cleaning if nozzle clogging is found on the nozzle check print.

Long cleaning Perform Long cleaning if nozzle clogging still persists after performing Normal cleaning.
It consumes more ink than Normal cleaning.

Little Charge Provide higher cleaning effect than Long cleaning, but it also consumes more ink.
*This mode cannot be selected via the . Select it from the Cleaning submenu in the Panel
Setting Menus.
"Maitenance1: Cleaning" P. 91

Initial Charge Provide higher cleaning effect than Little Charge, but it also consumes more ink.
*This mode cannot be selected via the . Select it from the Cleaning submenu in the Panel
Setting Menus.
"Maitenance1: Cleaning" P. 91

Important!

Comply strictly with the following when you performing “Little Charge” or “Initial Charge”. If charging is interrupted, ink will be
lost when charging is resumed.

• Do not open the Front cover or the Maintenance cover.

• Do not use ink cartridges that have little ink remaining.

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Steps for head cleaning

[1] Check that the message on the left is displayed.

[2] Tap .

[3] Use or to choose the cleaning mode.


Tap [Enter].
• The printer will start cleaning.

[4] Run a nozzle check print.


• If the problem persists, repeat normal cleaning until all nozzles are clear.
"Steps for head cleaning" P. 126

Note

• When nozzle clogging remains even after repeating “Normal cleaning” several times, conduct “Long cleaning”.
• When nozzle clogging remains even after repeating “Long cleaning” several times, conduct "Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127.
• If it does not help to recover the nozzle, carry out “LittleCharge” via the "Maitenance1: Cleaning" P. 91 in the Panel Setting Menus.

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Clean daily maintenance parts

In following cases, clean the daily maintenance parts.


• If faint print or dot missing still persists even after head cleaning has been performed.
• If you perform printing all day without entering to sleep mode and you need to perform daily maintenance.

Preparation:
See "Preparing for Daily Maintenance" P. 117 to prepare items required for the maintenance.

Important!

If you want to continuously use the printer after this maintenance, follow the steps below.
If you will not use the printer after this maintenance, enter to sleep mode and then perform maintenance.
"Daily Maintenance" P. 116

1. Putting the printer into the Daily maintenance mode

[1] Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer.

[2] Tap [Home].

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].

[6] The message on the left will appear.


• Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to maintenance.

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[7] The message on the left will appear.
• You can start maintenance.

2. Cleaning daily maintenance parts

The maintenance procedure and parts to be cleaned are the same as "Daily Maintenance" P. 116.
Follow the steps described in "Performing Daily Maintenance" P. 119 to clean each part.

• "Cleaning of UV Lamp" P. 119

• "Moistening the surface of print head nozzles" P. 121

• "Cleaning of print head circumference" P. 122

• "Cleaning of cleaning wiper and the circumference of the cap" P. 123

Important!

Make sure to complete this maintenance within 5 minutes while the printer is in Daily maintenance state.

3. Finishing maintenance

[1] Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
open the cover.

CAUTION
When closing the maintenance cover, hold the tab on the maintenance cover to gently close it.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer’s opening portion, or on any parts around those edges. Your fingers could
get caught and be injured.

[2] Tap [Enter].

[3] The printer automatically performs the Short cleaning.

[4] • Dispose of the used cleaning stick.


• Use a paper towel to wipe the maintenance cleaner off the dropper.
• Dispose of the maintenance cleaner in the plastic cup and dry the cup well using the paper towel.
• Use a paper towel to clean the tray.

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Important!

• Do not reuse a cleaning stick.


Dusts can adhere causing damage to the print head.
• Check that the lid of the maintenance cleaner is shut properly and store it.

[5] Now the maintenance is complete.

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Inside cleaning
Cleaning period:
• Monthly

CAUTION
• When cleaning table, do not apply too much pressure on the table.
It can affect print quality.

1. Cleaning on the table

[1] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

[2] Clean away dirt from the table using a cloth soaked in water and
thoroughly wrung out.

Important!
• Do not blow off dusts inside the product with a gas duster.
Dust can attach to moving parts, causing abnormal sound or
malfunctions.

• Do not rub the hardened ink on the table with the included scraper.
The table may be damaged.

Note
If ink on the table cannot be removed, use your personal resin squeegee or scraper
to remove it. Be sure not to damage the table.

[3] Close the front cover slowly, holding it by the place shown in the
picture.

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2. Cleaning on the table rail

[1] Check that the cover is closed and then tap .


• The table moves to the rear side of the printer.

[2] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

[3] If found any dirt or dust on the table rail, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water and then wrung water out of the cloth, to remove it from
the rail.

Important!

• If any dirt or dust remains on the table rail, it may reduce print quality.
• Do not blow off dusts inside the printer with a gas duster.
Dust can attach to moving parts, causing abnormal sound or
malfunctions.

[4] Close the front cover slowly, holding it by the place shown in the
picture.

[5] Check that the cover is closed and then tap .


• The table moves to the front side of the printer.
• That ends the procedure.

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3. Table Maintenance

Preparation:
• Paper Towel (Lint-free cloth) or Polyester knit wiper (optional)
• Lubricating grease
• Cleaning stick

Important!

During cleaning, please note the followings.


• DO NOT apply lubricating grease on area other than specified.
• Always use the paper towel (lint-free cloth) supplied with the printer or optional polyester knit wiper.
DO NOT use tissue paper.
• When using this product, do not place any object in the sensing area of the obstacle detection sensor. This will cause false
detection and the printer will not be able to print correctly.
For details, see the following section:
"Printing area" P. 32

Before greasing

[1] If any media or jig is loaded on the table, open the front cover and remove it.

[2] Check that the front cover is closed, and tap [Home].

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].

• The table moves to the front side of the printer.

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[6] The message on the left will appear.
• Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table moves to the position to perform the screw shaft


maintenance.

[7] The message on the left will appear.


• You can start table maintenance.

Steps for greasing

[1] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

[2] Use the paper towel supplied with the printer to lightly wipe off
grease built up on the screw shaft as shown in figure left.

[3] Apply approximately 5 mm of lubricating grease on the cleaning stick.

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[4] Apply the grease on the screw shaft.
• Apply it on the area where the grease was built up in Step 2.

[5] Apply it evenly on the screw shaft.


• Using the cleaning stick, apply it towards the front to evenly grease
on the screw shaft.

After greasing

[1] Close the front cover slowly, holding it by the place shown in the
picture.

[2] Tap [Enter].


• The table moves up and down to smooth out the grease on the
shaft.
• The table moves to the original position.

[3] The message on the left will appear.


• That ends the procedure.

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Replacing consumable parts
3 Replacing consumable parts

Replacing absorption material for the flushing box


The flushing box is a part that keeps receiving ink discharged from the print head. Please replace the absorption material for the
flushing box periodically. If used without replacing, it can cause damage to the print head.

Replacing period:
• When ink clumps have accumulated on the flushing-box sponges beyond the flushing-box frame. (since it differs
depending on usage frequency, please check periodically)

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance.
You may pinch your finger or get injured.

1. Checking steps

[1] Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
open the cover.
• Fully open the maintenance cover.

CAUTION
Always fully open the maintenance cover.
If you leave it half-open, the maintenance cover can suddenly close.

[2] • Check the absorption material for the flushing box.


• If the ink deposit is visible on the flushing box, replace the absorption
Time to replace material.

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[3] Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
close the cover.

CAUTION
When closing the maintenance cover, hold the tab on the maintenance cover to gently close it.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer’s opening portion, or on any parts around those edges. Your fingers could
get caught and be injured.

2. Replacing steps

[1] Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer.

[2] Tap [Home].

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].


• The carriage will move to the left side of the printer.
• The cleaning wiper will move upward.

The message on the left will appear.

136 Replacing absorption material for the flushing box


[6] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
• Fully open the maintenance cover.

CAUTION
Always fully open the maintenance cover.
If you leave it half-open, the maintenance cover can suddenly close.

[7] Remove the absorption material for the flushing box.


• Pull the tab up of the absorption material for the flushing box, and release
the hook.

Important!
When removing the absorption material for the flushing box, be
cautious of ink drops.

[8] Attach new absorption material for the flushing box.

Note

Used absorption material for the flushing box should be put in a plastic bag, etc, and
dispose of it in compliance with local ordinance and instructions of local authorities.

[9] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.

CAUTION
When closing the maintenance cover, hold the tab on the maintenance cover to gently close it.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer’s opening portion, or on any parts around those edges. Your fingers could
get caught and be injured.

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[10] Tap [Enter].

• The message on the left will appear.


• That ends the procedure.

138 Replacing absorption material for the flushing box


Replacing the cleaning wiper
The cleaning wiper is an essential part to make printing consistent. Please replace it periodically.

Replacing period:
• Approx. every six months

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance.
You may pinch your finger or get injured.

Replacing steps

[1] Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer.

[2] Tap [Home].

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].


• The carriage will move to the left side of the printer.
• The cleaning wiper will move upward.

The message on the left will appear.

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[6] Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
open the cover.
• Fully open the maintenance cover.

CAUTION
Always fully open the maintenance cover.
If you leave it half-open, the maintenance cover can suddenly close.

[7] Remove the cleaning wiper.


• Lift the cleaning wiper hook and release the hook. Then, remove the cleaning wiper.

Important!
When removing the cleaning wiper, be cautious of ink drops.

[8] Follow the steps below to install new cleaning wiper.


• Slide the front side of the new cleaning wiper into its slot.
• Press the wiper hook down until it clicks into place.
2 1 Important!

Do NOT touch the cleaning wiper rubber with your bare hand.
If finger oil gets on the rubber, it will damage the print head.

Note

Used cleaning wiper should be put in a plastic bag, etc, and dispose of it in compliance
with local ordinance and instructions of local authorities.

140 Replacing the cleaning wiper


[9] Hold the tab on the maintenance cover as shown on the left to gently
close the cover.

CAUTION
When closing the maintenance cover, hold the tab on the maintenance cover to gently close it.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer’s opening portion, or on any parts around those edges. Your fingers could
get caught and be injured.

[10] Tap [Enter].

• The message on the left will appear.


• That ends the procedure.

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Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp
The emitting window glass protects the UV-LED lamp from ink mist. Using the printer with dirty glass will cause damage to the
lamp or insufficient ink curing. Replace the glass as needed.

Replacing period:
• When the glass has cracks or chips.

• When the ink cannot be removed from the glass.

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

CAUTION
After printing, the UV-LED lamp may get hot.
Leave it for 30 minutes to cool down and then start maintenance.

Replacing steps

[1] Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer.

[2] Tap [Home].

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].


• The carriage will move to the left side of the printer.
• The cleaning wiper will move upward.

The message on the left will appear.

142 Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp


[6] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

[7] Push the table all the way.

[8] Look in the stainless tray to check the bottom of the carriage.
• Check for cracks, chips, or ink on the emitting window glass of the UV-LED lamp.

[9] Replace the glass.


• Slide up the left side of the exhaust fan cover. The right side screw serves as a fulcrum.
• Slide the glass on the bottom of the lamp towards the front to remove it.
• Install a new glass on the UV-LED lamp.
• Firmly slide it into the end and then put the exhaust fan cover back in place.

Important!
Make sure that a new glass is attached to the lamp and the exhaust fan cover is put back in place. Using your printer without them
will cause damage to the lamp.

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[10] Move the table to the front by hand.

[11] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.

[12] Tap [Enter].

• The message on the left will appear.


• That ends the procedure.

144 Replacing the Emitting Window Glass on the UV-LED Lamp


Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter
The UV-LED lamp filter protects the lamp from ink mist. Using the printer with dirty filter will cause damage to the UL-LED lamp.

Replacing period:
• Once a month or when the filter gets dirty by dust or ink.
(since it differs depending on usage frequency, please check periodically)

CAUTION
Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or solvent-resistant
gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective clothing) to avoid skin contact
with ink.

Replacing steps

[1] Check that the media and jig are removed from the printer.

[2] Tap [Home].

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[5] Tap [Enter].


• The carriage will move to the left side of the printer.
• The cleaning wiper will move upward.

The message on the left will appear.

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[6] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

[7] Push the table all the way

[8] While supporting the UV-LED lamp with one hand, remove the filter from the lamp.

[9] Replace with the new filter.


• Firmly insert it into the filter slot.

[10] Move the table to the front by hand.

[11] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.

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[12] Tap [Enter].

• The message on the left will appear.


• That ends the procedure.

Replacing UV-LED Lamp Filter 147


Moving and Transporting
3 Moving and Transporting

Please refer to this section when moving or transporting this printer.

CAUTION
• This procedure requires four or more people.
• Keep this printer level when moving it.
• Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic
reaction.
When using this product, wear personal protective equipment (supplied gloves or
solvent-resistant gloves, goggles or protective eyewear, protective mask, protective
clothing) to avoid skin contact with ink.

Important!

• When moving this product, always empty the waste ink tank even moving short distance.

• Do not tilt, or place this product upside down.


Otherwise the ink may leak or the handling mentioned above may cause abnormality.

Moving the printer


When moving this printer, it is necessary to empty the waste ink tank.
Moving without emptying the tank can cause ink leakage.

After moving, reinstall the printer.

1. Preparation before moving

[1] Empty the waste ink tank.


"Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

[2] Reset the waste ink counter.


"Resetting waste ink counter" P. 115

[3] Turn the printer OFF, then remove all the cables from the printer.

[4] Move the printer.

2. Installation after moving

[1] Select a suitable place for installation.


“Startup Guide”

[2] Plug cables into the printer.

[3] Move the printer to the installation area and level the printer.
“Startup Guide”

[4] Perform Nozzle check, and then check that there is no clogging in Print head.
"Nozzle check and cleaning" P. 38

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Transporting

When transporting this product, it is necessary to empty the waste ink tank and fixate the print head and the table with
packaging material. Transporting without these steps can cause ink leakage.

To use the printer again, reinstall the printer and perform initial charging.

1. Discharging the ink in the printer and waste ink

[1] Tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[4] Tap [Enter].

[5] When the message on the left appears, transfer the waste ink into a
container.
"Drain waste ink into a container" P. 112 Under "Emptying waste ink
tank"

The message on the left will appear.

[6] • Use to choose the menu shown left.


• Tap [Enter].

The message on the left will appear.

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[7] Remove the cartridges from all the cartridge slots.

The message on the left will appear.


• Discharging the ink will start.

[8] • When the message on the left appears, transfer the waste ink into
a container.
"Drain waste ink into a container" P. 112 Under "Emptying waste
ink tank"

[9] Reset the waste ink counter.


"Resetting waste ink counter" P. 115

2. Changing Table Position for Packing

[1] Tap [Home].

[2] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

[3] • Use to choose the menu shown left.

• Tap .

The message on the left will appear.

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[4] • Use to choose the menu shown left.
• Tap [Enter].

• The table moves to the front side of the printer.

[5] The message on the left will appear.


• Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].

• The table moves to the position to secure with shipping brackets.

[6] The message on the left will appear.


• Press the power button to turn OFF the printer.

3. Repacking

[1] • Wear the polyethylene gloves (white) over the plastic gloves (pink).
• Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles, protective mask or
clothing.

+ +

[2] Remove all cables from the printer.

[3] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.

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[4] Attach the head fixing plate with screws.
• Slide the head fixing plate leftward to attach it.
• Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer.

Important!
Attach the head fixing plate carefully, so that it does not scratch any of
the surrounding parts.If they are scratched, the print quality could drop.

[5] Attach the UV-LED lamp fixing plate with screws.


• Slide the UV lamp fixing plate in from the front side of the printer
until it reaches to the head fixing plate.
• Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer.

Important!
Attach the UV-LED lamp fixing plate carefully, so that it does not scratch
any of the surrounding parts.If they are scratched, the print quality could
drop.

[6] Turn the handle half rotation anticlockwise.


• It lowers the table.

Important!
DO NOT turn the handle too much.
It can cause damage to the printer.

[7] Attach two table fixing plate with screws.


• Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer.

× 10 ×2
[8] Attach two table fixing plate with screws.
• Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer.

×8 ×2

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[9] Attach the support brace between table fixing plates with screws.
• Use the hexagon wrench supplied with the printer.

×4
[10] Put the protective material on the table.

[11] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.

[12] Open the cover of the drain tube valve clamp, then unhook the drain
tube valve to take it out from the clamp.

[13] Remove seven screws (M3x6) on the waste ink tank cover to remove
the cover from the printer.

×7

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[14] Remove the waste ink tank.
• Remove the drain tube from the tank.
• Remove the waste ink tank from the tank holder.

[15] To prevent waste fluid from dripping, cover the tip of the tube with a
plastic bag and secure with tape.

[16] Remove two screws (M3x6) on the two-way valve clamp to remove the clamp from the printer.

×2

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[17] Remove four screws (M3x6) on the waste ink tank holder to remove the holder from the printer.

×4

[18] Attach protection materials, and place the product inside the package
box.

4. Reinstalling

[1] Referring to “Startup Guide”, unpack the product and assemble.


• Conduct up to “Leveling Printer”.

[2] Carry out initial ink charging after ink discharge.


"How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge" P. 156

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How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge

[1] Long press the Power button.


• The keys on the operation panel light up.
• The printer will start mechanical initialization.

[2] Tap [Enter] when the message on


the left appears.

[3] When the message on the left appears, empty the waste ink tank.
"Drain waste ink into a container" P. 112 under "Emptying waste ink
tank"

[4] The message on the left will appear.

[5] • Use to choose the menu shown left.


• Tap [Enter].

Note
When you use your printer for the first time or after you replace the waste ink
tank If no or small amount of waste fluid is collected in the waste ink tank, you
may not be able to drain fluid out of the tank.

The message on the left will appear.

[6] 3 sec.
Make sure you agitate the ink cartridge after you unpack it.
• Turn the ink plug upward and wait for three seconds.
• Next, turn the ink plug downward and wait for three seconds.
• Repeat that 10 times.

Note
3 sec. x 10 • You do not have to agitate varnish ink before use.

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[7] slot 1
Insert ink cartridge to this product.
• Match the label of this product to the color of ink cartridge.
K
slot 1 • The arrow on the cartridge should face up.
M
• Insert each cartridge to firmly seat it into each slot.

Important!
Load the same ink color configuration as before.

The message on the left will appear.


• This printer starts ink charging.

CAUTION
DO NOT attempt the following actions during ink charging:
• Power off the printer.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Open the front cover and maintenance cover.
When ink charging is complete, the message on the left will appear.

How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge 157


158 How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge
Chapter 4 Appendix

Messages and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160


Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Error message display and possible solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Error requiring restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Installation and initial setup troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Boot-up troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Media-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Table-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Printing-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Specifications of this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170


List of specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Options / Supply list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

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Messages and Error Messages
4 Messages and Error Messages

This section describes messages displayed during normal printer operation or when errors occur, and solutions to the messages.

Status messages
This section describes messages displayed during printer normal operation.
When the product is operating correctly, each operation status is displayed on the front panel as below.

Display Description
Activation required Activation has not been executed.
Consult the relevant section of the Startup Guide, and carry out activation.
Startup Guide “Step1 Carrying out activation“

Ready to Print Standby (Media is loaded).

Set media, then Standby (Media is not loaded).


tap [∧] Key

Receiving Receiving data.

Converting Analyzing data.

Printing Under printing.

Remain : XXX.Xm Displays the length of the data that has not been printed in meters for the
data currently being printed.

Remain Time : XXX.Xmin Displays the time remaining to print in minutes for the data currently being
printed.

Pausing Print Printing is paused.


Cancel Print -> Enter · Tap [Cancel] to resume printing.
· Tap [Enter] to cancel printing. (Once canceled, you cannot resume the job
again.)

Power Off Turning OFF the printer. Please wait for a while.

S/C Reading Reading the S/C card.

Ink Circulation Ink is circulating inside the printer.

*** Remote Mode *** The remote panel mode is running, via MSM or similar. In the remote panel
mode, operations via the operation panel are not possible. To terminate the
remote panel mode, tap [Cancel] for more than two seconds.

Ink Charge Ink charging starts.


Start -> Enter Tap [Enter].

Insert Cleaning Cart. Washing Print head.


Install the cleaning cartridges.

Busy-Washing **% • Initial charging, ejecting filler fluid.


• Washing the print head by cleaning fluid.
Please wait a while.

Remove Cartridges Washing Print head or discharging ink.


Remove the cartridges.

Insert Ink Cartridges Charging the ink.


Insert Ink Cartridges

Ink Refill **% Charging the ink.


Please wait a while.

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Display Description
Discharging Discharging the Ink.
Please wait a while.

Empty Waste Ink Tank Transfer the waste ink from the waste ink tank into a container, and tap
then tap Enter [Enter].
"Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

Perform Daily Maint. Make sure to perform daily maintenance when prompted.
"Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127

Error message display and possible solutions


This section describes error messages and possible solutions.
Error messages are displayed when certain failures occur during printer operation.
If an error that can be displayed occurs, the printer may display the following error messages on the operation panel and stop
operation.

Display Description

Cover Open The front cover is open.

Maint. Cover Open The maintenance cover is open.

[******] Ink End Ink has run out. (Stops operation)


Replace with a new ink cartridge.
"Replacing ink cartridge" P. 111

[******] NoCartridge Ink cartridge is not inserted. (Stops operation)


Insert Ink cartridge.

[*******] Discharged Ink is not filled.


Perform initial ink charging.
"How to perform initial ink charging after ink discharge" P. 156

Full WasteInkTank The waste ink tank has become full.


(Operation will stop when this happens.)
Immediately transfer the waste ink into a container.
"Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

NearFullWasteInkTank The waste ink tank is about to become full.


(Operation will continue in this condition.)
Transfer the waste ink into a container.
"Emptying waste ink tank" P. 112

[*] Ink Low Slot * ink is low.


Get a replacement cartridge ready.

[******] S/C ReadErr Reading S/C Card has been failed.


Insert ink cartridge again. If S/C Card still cannot be read, insert new ink
cartridge.

[******] S/C Col.Err Ink cartridges are inserted in wrong slots.


Insert ink cartridges correctly again.

[*] S/C Ink Err The ink cartridge cannot be used for this printer.
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

[*] S/C CodeErr Inserted ink cartridge is not a proper one.


Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

[*] Broken Chip S/C Card has been broken.Insert new ink cartridge.

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Display Description

[******] Check Ink Ink cartridges were not recognized correctly.


Insert ink cartridges correctly again.
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

[*]Reseat Ink Because the Smart chip card is poor in contact, the reinsertion of the ink
cartridge is necessary.
Reseat all the ink cartridges.

Daily Maint. Error An obstacle has been detected. Press any key on the operation panel.
Remove any object including a jig from the table and then perform daily
maintenance.

Obstacle detected An obstacle has been detected. Tap , and reset the media in place.
Press [∨] Key.
"Loading media" P. 33

Table Height Error The printer cannot lower the table any further as specified by RIP software,
Tap [∨] key. and will cancel the printing.

Obstacle Detected An obstacle has been detected.


Print Cancel Tap [Enter] to cancel the job.

Obstacle Detected An obstacle has been detected.


Print Continue Tap [Enter] to resume the job.

Activation Failed Activation has failed. Restart the printer and activate the printer again.
Reboot Printer

Life Times [Pump] The operational life of the pump motor has almost expired.
(Continues operation)
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Life Times [CR Motor] The operation life CR motor has almost expired.
(Continues operation)
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Life Times [PF Motor] The operational life of the PF motor has almost expired.
(Continues operation)
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Life Times [C Pump] The operational life of Circulation pump motor is almost expired.
(Continues operation)
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Life Times [UV Lamp] The operational life of UV LED has almost expired.
(The operation continues.)
Contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Shake W Cartridge Agitate the White (Wh) ink cartridge.

Shake KMCY Cartridge Agitate the Black (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and Yellow (Y) ink cartridges.

Shake KMCYW Cartridge Agitate the Black (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y), and White (Wh) ink
cartridges.

Shake ALL Cartridge Agitate all ink cartridges.


Agitate the Black (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and Yellow (Y) ink cartridges.

Ink Not Expired? Check the "User Before" date on the cartridge label.
OK -> Enter

Note

• The color inside [*******] in the error display represents the ink color with a problem.
• If no ink and no cartridge occur at the same time, no cartridge message has priority to be displayed.

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Error requiring restart
An error requiring restart is displayed if a fatal operational failure such as the following occurs.
• When an obstacle that prevents printing occurs.
• When a problem occurs with the electrical circuit (PCB, motor, sensor, etc.) of the printer.
• When a failure in the printer control program occurs.

If an error requiring restart occurs, the printer stops operating after performing the following operations.
1. The drive power automatically shuts down.

2. All LED lights on the operation panel blink and the printer beeps continuously.

3. The error message is displayed on the operation panel.

Pressing any key on the operation panel stops the beeping.


For an error requiring restart, operation will return to normal after removing the cause of the error and restarting the printer.
If the same error message is repeatedly displayed, contact the your local MUTOH dealer.
Be sure to tell us the code no. of the error message when you contact us.

Display Description

Emergency Mode: E *** A problem that does not have a remedy has occurred.
1. Check if the replaced parts are installed correctly.
2. Turn the power button off. Wait a short while, then turn the power
button on, to restart the printer.

Emergency Mode: AC The power was shut down instantaneously while the printer is operating.
1. Turn the power button off. Wait a short while, then turn the power
button on, to restart the printer.

Emergency Mode: CPU CPU error occurred.


1. Turn the power button off. Wait a short while, then turn the power
button on, to restart the printer.

Note

“ *** “ in the error message is the code no. that indicates what type of error occurred.

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Troubleshooting
4 Troubleshooting

This section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the printer, possible causes and countermeasures.

Note

• The current status and error information of your printer can be checked from the Printer Status tab > Status Information on MSM.
If your printer is not operating correctly, check this Status Information first.

• Make sure to use the latest version of MSM.


To check the latest available version, go to Help > Version > Check for updates on MSM.
If old version is installed in your computer, download the latest version from MUTOH Club.
MUTOH Status Monitor Operation Manual

Installation and initial setup troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is the front cover, or the maintenance cover open?


• Close the front cover, or the maintenance cover.
Cannot perform the initial ink charging. Are ink cartridges and S/C cards inserted all the way into the
printer?
• Make sure ink cartridges and S/C cards are all inserted properly.

Is the ink cartridge too cold?


• Leave the ink cartridge at room temperature for at least three hours, and
perform cleaning several times.
Ink does not come out after ink charging. "Head cleaning" P. 125

Is the power turned OFF during ink charging?


• Turn the power ON again and continue ink charging.

Did you perform head cleaning?


• Perform cleaning, then, check the print result.
"Head cleaning" P. 125, "Maitenance1: Cleaning" P. 91
Nozzle missing occurs after initial ink
• If there is no improvement in the print result even after performing cleaning,
charging.
leave the printer unused for an hour or more.Then perform cleaning or “Little
Charge” again and check the print result.
• If the problem still persists, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

Is Ethernet cable connected correctly?


• Securely connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port.

Are the network settings configured correctly?


• Configure the network settings correctly.
MSM or RIP cannot access to the printer.
Do the printer’s network settings match the computer’s
settings?
• Match this product’s network settings with the computer side environment.
"Initial Settings 4: IP Address" P. 86, "Initial Settings 5:Subnet Mask"
P. 86, "Initial Settings 6: Gateway" P. 87

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Boot-up troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is the power cable connected to the plug?


• Connect the power cable.

Does the AC power supply provide the specified voltage?


• Connect the cable to another outlet.

Is the front cover, or the maintenance cover open?


Does not work at all after power • Close the front cover, or the maintenance cover.

activation /after loading the media. Is there any error message displayed on MSM?
• Go to the Printer Status tab in MSM and check that if any error message is
displayed in the Status Information.

Do you use the printer within recommended environmental


conditions?
• Make sure to use the printer within the specification range.
“Ensuring a suitable place for installation” of the “Startup Guide”

Media-related troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is any media or jig present on the obstacle detection area?


• DO NOT place any objects around obstacle detection area. Otherwise, it will
cause false detection of the obstacle sensor and the printer may not be able to
print correctly.

Do you use transparency or low opacity media?


• The sensor may not detect those media. Make sure that the sensor correctly
detects the media being used.
The printer does not detect the media.
Do you use textured media or uneven media?
• The sensor detects the highest position on the media as media surface.The
printer may not be able to print properly.
"Cautions for handling media" P. 18

Do you use the media with uneven or curved bottom surface?


• The laser light will not be blocked by the rear edge of media so that the printer
may not be able to optimize the table height.

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Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is the media loaded correctly?


• Load the media correctly.
"Requirements for usable media" P. 18, "Loading media" P. 33

Is any wrinkles present on the media?


• Smooth out the media to sit flat on the table.

Is warp, fold or curl present on your media?


• Follow the instructions in "Cautions for handling media" P. 18
• If media does not sit flat on the table, secure it on the table using a thin tape to
avoid any warps.

Print head strikes media while printing. If you are using the optional vacuum table, is the vacuum fan
power appropriate for the media being loaded?
• If media warps, change the vacuum fan setting higher to reduce the chance of
warp.
"Loading media" P. 33, "**>4: Vacuum Fan" P. 71
• If it does not help, cover the vacuum holes around the media with papers to
increase suction power.

Is there any curls on the media while printing?


• While printing, media may curl by UV lamp or ink curing. Use heat-resistant
media or use a jig to prevent curls.
"Cautions for handling media" P. 18

Table-related troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Do you perform table maintenance as instructed?


• Apply lubricating grease on the table screw shaft.

Note

Perform this maintenance once a month.

Did you place a small and heavy media or jig on either end of
Noise occurs while the table moves up the table?
and down./ Table does not move and • If you are using those items, place it as close to the center of the table as
noise is present. possible.
"Requirements for usable media" P. 18

Is total weight of media and jig within 6kg?


• The maximum weight on the table is 6 kg.
Remove items on the table and reboot the printer.
"Requirements for usable media" P. 18
• If the problem still persists, please contact your local Mutoh dealer.

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Printing-related troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is Ethernet cable connected correctly?


• Securely connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port.
The printer does not print. Is there any error message displayed on MSM?
• Go to the Printer Status tab in MSM and check that if any error message is
displayed in the Status Information.

Is an obstacle or dirt present on the table rail?


Smears constantly appear on the print
• Check on the table rail and clean it.
and noise occurs.
• If noise still persists, please contact your local Mutoh dealer.

Is the media loaded on the correct position?


• Go to the Show Edges menu to check the printing area by LED pointer.
"Checking the printing area" P. 48

Did the printer start printing from the correct position?


The printing position is incorrect (some • Go to the Show Edges menu to check the print start position by LED pointer.
parts of the media cannot be printed on).
"Checking the printing area" P. 48

Note

To check the printing area before printing, go to "**>7: Show Edges" P. 73 and
select “Step” or “Auto”.

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Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is the media loaded correctly?


• Load the media correctly.
"Loading media" P. 33

Are Nozzles in good condition?


• Perform Nozzle check. Then if nozzle missing is found, conduct head cleaning.
"Nozzle check and cleaning" P. 38
• Perform Daily Maintenance.
"Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127
• The problem still persists, perform “LittleCharge”.
"Maitenance1: Cleaning" P. 91

Did you perform Print quality adjustment?


• Perform Print quality adjustment.
"**>2: Adjust Print>" P. 65
Printer doesn’t expectedlyprint
Did you perform Media feed adjustment?
(ink mottle, ink bleed orfaint print • Perform Media feed adjustment.
"**>3: PF Adjust" P. 68
appears)
Is the vacuum fan power appropriate for the media being
loaded?
• Try lowering the vacuum fan setting. It might improve print quality.
"**>4: Vacuum Fan" P. 71

Important!
When you lower the vacuum fan setting, make sure that your media does
not warp.

Is Ink cartridge within the validity period?


• Use a non-expired ink cartridge.

Did you agitate ink in the cartridge?


• When “Shake XX Cartridge” message appears on the operation panel, agitate
ink in the cartridge.
"Agitating ink cartridges" P. 108

Are Nozzles in good condition?


• Perform Nozzle check. Then if nozzle missing is found, conduct head cleaning.
"Nozzle check and cleaning" P. 38
• Perform Daily Maintenance.
"Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127
Printed color is not accurate. • the problem still persists, perform “LittleCharge”.
"Maitenance1: Cleaning" P. 91

Did you agitate ink in the cartridge?


• When “Shake XX Cartridge” message appears on the operation panel, agitate
ink in the cartridge.
"Agitating ink cartridges" P. 108

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Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Is there any ink stains or deposits on the cleaning wiper or


circumference of the print head?
• Perform head cleaning or “Little Charge” again and check the nozzle check
print.
"Nozzle check and cleaning" P. 38
Nozzle missing remains afterhead • Perform Daily Maintenance and check the nozzle check print.
cleaning. "Clean daily maintenance parts" P. 127, "Nozzle check and cleaning"
P. 38
• The problem still persists, contact your local Mutoh dealer.

Important!
Do not use media that are liable to reflect the UV light.The reflective UV
light can cure the ink on the print head.

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Specifications of this product
4 Specifications of this product

List of specifications

Model Name XPJ-661UF

Print method On demand piezo method

Drive method Firmware servo/DC motor drive

Media feed method Setting on (removing from) the table from the front, with the
front cover open

Media hold down Vacuum Table


method

Ink curing device UV-LED Lamp

Conditions of usable Maximum width 483 mm


media
Maximum length 594 mm

Maximum thickness 150 mm

Weight up to 6 kg (including jig)

Maximum print width 483 mm

Maximum print length 594 mm

Head height Automatic table height control by the obstacle sensor


adjustment (manual adjustment is also available)

CPU 64bit RISC CPU

Memory 256MB

Interface Ethernet (10/100BASE-TX)

Ink Color 4 colors (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)


6 colors (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White, Varnish)

Type 220 ml cartridge

Waste Ink Tank Fixed to the body type, capacity 2,000 ml, waste ink discharge
by users

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Environmental Operation environment Temperature 20 to 32 °C, humidity 40 to 60%,
conditions no condensation.

Recommended Printing Temperature 22 to 30 °C, humidity 40 to 60%,


Environment no condensation.

Change rate Temperature: No more than 2 °C per 1 hour


Humidity: No more than 5% per 1 hour

Environment for storage Storage without ink charging: up to 6 months


Temperature -20 to +60 °C, humidity 20 to 80%
Storage with ink charging: up to 30 days *1*2
Temperature 5to +30 °C, humidity 20 to 80%
*1 Perform the "Daily Maintenance" P. 116 in the operation
manual.
*2 Always leave the printer in sleep mode and check the
remaining ink level once a week.
Agitate white ink in the cartridge once a week as instructed.

Ink Storage Environment · UH21 ink


Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/White/Varnish
(220 ml each)
Temperature -10 to 50 °C (The storage period between 40 °C
and 50 °C should be up to one month)
Humidity: 5 to 85%, No condensation

· US11 ink
Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/White/Varnish
(220 ml each)
Temperature 5 to 35 °C
Humidity: No condensation

· Cleaning cartridge (220 ml) (both UH21 and US11 inks)


Temperature -10 to 50 °C (The storage period between 40 °C
and 50 °C should be up to one month)
Humidity: 5 to 85%, No condensation

Power supply Voltage AC 100 V to 240 V ±10%


specifications
Frequency 50/ 60Hz ±1Hz

Capacity No less than 3.5 A

Power consumption Power off AC 100 V to 120 V, 2.1 W or below


AC 200 V to 240 V, 3.2 W or below

Sleep mode 20 W or below

Standby mode 40 W or below

Operation 300 W or below

Current consumption 100 V to 120 V 3.5 A or below

200 V to 240 V 1.8 A or below

External dimensions Height 604 mm (with stand: 1,254 mm)

Width 1,188 mm

Depth 1,627 mm

Weight Main body 130 kg

Stand (option) 21 kg

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Options / Supply list
4 Options / Supply list

For more information about the options and the supply items, contact your local MUTOH dealer.

Revision History
4 Revision History

Date Version Manual code Supported Firmware

2019. 12 00 XPJ661UFE-A-00 V.1.00

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