MUTOH RJ600EX-B-01 Guide de l'utilisateur

USERGUIDEFull Color Inkjet PrinterRJ600EX-A-01RJ-6000 SeriesBasic EditionGraphicsGraphics

Types and Usage of User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2From Unpacking to Printing On-line . . . . . . . . . .

This section deals with printer specifications, optional items, supply items. Printer Specifications PAGE 100Interface Specifications PAGE 103List of

Model RJ-6000-43 RJ-6000-54 RJ-6000-62(43 inch.) (54 inch.) (62 inch.)Drive System Firmware servo / DC motor drivePrinting Direction Minimum distance

Model RJ-6000-43 RJ-6000-54 RJ-6000-62(43 inch.) (54 inch.) (62 inch.)Roll Media Core Standard: 2-inch, Option: 2-inchMaximum Media Width 1092.2 mm 13

Model RJ-6000-43 RJ-6000-54 RJ-6000-62(43 inch.) (54 inch.) (62 inch.)EnvironmentOperation Conditions Temperature: 10˚C to 35˚C, Humidity: 20% to 80%

Centronics Interface Specifications(Bi-directional Parallel Interface: IEEE1284 Compatible)Modes Compatible, Nibble, ECPPort Port 1Data Length 8 bitsT

Recommended Specifications for Centronics Interface Cable Interface IEEE1284 (bidirectional parallel) compatibleCable Type AWG28 x 18 pair (twisted pa

Network Interface (option) SpecificationsPort Port 2 (only when optional interface board is fitted)Network Type Ethernet IEEE802.3Network I/F 10BASE-T

• Interface Extension BoardName of Item Model Number Qty.Ethernet interface board (10/100BASE-T) RJ-ETH13TX 1 set• Extended MemoryName of Item Model N

• CutterName of Item Model Number Qty.Cutter blade RJ8-CBS 1 unit• MediaName of Item Model Number Qty. Media SizeThick coated paper RJ6-THCPAPE137 * 3

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Direct Access Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Specifying the Media to be Used - [MEDIA] . . . . . .

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#Media wrinkles during media initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95#Media comes off or is torn during media initialization . . .

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This section lists matters that must be attended to before the printer is used.Usage Environment PAGE 14Names of Parts PAGE 16Control Panel Names PAGE

An appropriate location for installing the printer should be selected after refer-ring to the following conditions for the installation site and insta

Space Required for InstallationThe space required for setting up is as shown below.15RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic EditionUsage EnvironmentSpace Req

• The head must never be moved with the hold lever up• Don't place anything on top of the coverNames of Parts16RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic Ed

The control panel is for setting operating conditions, displaying printer condi-tions and making settings for various functions.Control Panel Names17R

Name FunctionDATA LED (Green) Lit: Data reception in progressFlashing: Data reception completed, processingin progress or internal data preparationin

1RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic EditionUSER GUIDERJ-6000 SeriesFull-Color Inkjet PrinterBasic EditionMutoh Industries Ltd.1-3 Ikejiri 3-chomeSetagaya

Name FunctionMEDIA key Switches between roll media and cut mediaRoll media (Green) Lit: Indicates that the loaded media is roll mediaSheet media (Gree

Name FunctionShift key + Test Print key Reserves test printing if no media is loaded Shift key Reserves setup printing if no media is loaded + Setu

This section deals with preparations for using the printer.Open the Box PAGE 22Assembling the Stand PAGE 23Assembling the Printer PAGE 24Check Printer

The printer is delivered in two boxes containing the main unit (including acces-sories) and the stand. First, open the stand carton.Open the stand car

Step 1With the welded parts of the stand leg (left and right) that fasten the cross barfacing out, align the attaching holes of the cross bar and fast

The printer carton contains the main unit, scroller, and a box of accessories.The warranty document and customer registration postcard are attached to

• For safety, at least four people are needed for assembling theprinter. • When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the vinylfirst and hand

Step 3Place the main unit on the stand with the front towards the locking castors onthe stand. Step 4Fasten the main unit to the stand using hexagonal

Step 7Remove cable fastening materials A and B between the rail and cover.Remove the lever fastening material that holds the lever.Step 8Thread the tr

• When it is not in use, the media eject tray can be folded up asshown in the diagram.Step 9When the assembly of the main unit is completed, move the

This product is supplied with the following three types of User Guide: This manual which you now have open is theBasic edition of the User Guide.It c

Printer accessories are contained in the accessories carton in the bottom ofthe printer carton.Open the accessories carton and check that nothing is m

Cleaning Wipers for Cleaning 1pce. Waste Liquid Absorbent Sheet 3 sets(replacements)Gloves 1 pair• Ink cartridges are not included in printer accessor

• Use a power supply that is separate from devices that produceelectrical noise.• Don't have multiple connections on the power cord. These willca

• Although there is no question about the safety of the ink, itshould not be touched, licked or swallowed. If you accidentallytouch the ink, wash it o

• Ink cartridges should be kept in a cool dark place. However, theink will freeze if it is stored for a long period below -10˚C forblack ink and below

Step 1With the hold lever down, turn on thepower switch at the bottom right of theprinter.Step 2The printer is initalized and, becauseno ink cartridge

• Power must not be switched off during the ink filling operationotherwise the printer may be damaged.• If the "Cartridge None" display on t

Here we select whether the media to be loaded in the RJ-6000 Series printerwill be standard media or thin media. • If you are unable to judge whether

• Don't use media that is creased, blemished, torn or curled. • Problems caused by using media other than that specified byMutoh will not be cov

Loading Cut MediaStep 1Open the cover, check that head is in aposition where it will not touch themedia keeper blade and put the holdlever up. Step 2

From Unpacking to Printing On-line3RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Basic EditionFrom Unpacking to Printing On-lineDeciding on instal-lation sitePage 14Openi

Step 5Put the hold lever down.• Remove the roll media and scroller from the main unit beforeusing.• Don't load the media slantwise. The media siz

• Don't put the hold lever up while the head is moving (duringprinting, media detection, media cutting, cleaning, etc.) • When putting the hold l

Loading Roll MediaStep 1Open the cover, check that head is in aposition where it will not touch themedia keeper blade and put the holdlever up. Step 2

• Roll media generally comes with externally wound specifica-tions in which the front surface of the media is on the outside,or internally wound speci

• When inserting roll media from the rear, be careful not to beinjured by the pressure unit. Step 8 Checking the position of the roll mediaTurn the sc

*If the roll media must be moved to the leftTurn the scroller adjusting screw at the rear left side of the printer to the right • The guide line (hole

Step 10If the right edge of the roll media isnear the guide line (holes), put the holdlever down. At this time, check andbear in mind where the edge o

Step 3While pressing the roll, pull the fixed flange end of the scrollersharply several times then remove the movable flange and takeoff the roll.• Do

Make a test print to verify that the printer is working properly.Step 1Open the cover and check that the hold lever is up.Step 2Press the [MEDIA] key

• Make sure the power to the printer and to the computer isswitched off when you connect the printer and computer.• For optimum output, please use a c

This equipment complies with radio interference regulations for data pro-cessing devices. When used in a residential area, this equipment maycause rad

First, prepare the printer to receive data from the computer. The conditions forconnecting the printer and computer must be aligned beforehand on the

• If values other than those set at the time of shipping fromMutoh are used, be sure to refer to "Centronics Settings" or"Network Setti

A printer driver serves as a bridge (a software connection) for sending datafrom a computer to a printer. By installing a printer driver, the computer

Installation ProcedureStep 1 Starting the computerMake sure the printer and computer are connected and switch on the power tothe printer. Then switch

Step 5In response to "Click the manufacturerand model of your printer", click [HaveDisk...].Step 6In the "Copy manufacturer's file

Step 8Under "Click the port you want to usewith this printer", select the port towhich the printer is actually connectedand click [Next >

Since the computer recognizes the printer when the printer driver is selected,try online printing.Step 1Make sure that the computer and printer have t

In online printing was possible, try printing the Setup List.Step 1Open the cover and make the hold lever is up.Step 2Press the [MEDIA] key and light

• Cloth must be cut manually (refer to "Function Settings: MediaCut" of the Functions Edition.)This function is used for manually cutting ro

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Thank you for purchasing a RJ-6000 Series Full-color Inkjet Printer.This RJ-6000 Series is a 43-inch (1092 mm) wide, 54-inch (1372 mm) wide or62-inch

In this section we explain about direct access key operations that are oftenused to enable printer functions to be used effectively. Specifying the Me

Here we select whether we will use roll media or cut media as the media to beloaded in the RJ-6000 Series printer. Immediately before loading media in

The resolution of the RJ-6000 Series at the time of output can be selected as360 dpi, 720 dpi or simulated 1440 dpi (RTL-PASS).720 dpi or simulated 14

According to the printing environment to be used, three speeds can be speci-fied for a RJ-6000 Series printer. In changing them, you should consider t

Head cleaning is a function that cleans the head face and nozzles. Headcleaning should be carried out if the printing is more faint or lacking in deta

• When a new roll of media is mounted, the leading edge of themedia may not be straight. In this case, the leading edge of themedia should be cut.The

Palette printing is used when pen colors are specified with the printer's inter-nal data.Output the color palette for reference and for compariso

These are prints of the current status of the printer. Check by printing out thefollowing two types of print.Test print: This checks whether the print

If roll media is being used, the media will be fed in the normal direction whilethe [Shift] key and [Media Feed] key are pressed. Roll media will not

Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of ship-ment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such

Introducing the Note and Reference symbols that are used in this manual.• An explanation of a matter that is very important for proper useof the print

Step 3Look at pattern A on your print. Use the[VALUE +] and [VALUE -] keys to enterthe number of a line with no offset.Step 4 Press [ENTER] key to con

• The accuracy adjustment adjusts the color head reciprocalprinting position and the black head reciprocal printing posi-tion as well as aligning the

In this section, we give a summary explanation about menus for the practicaluse of the printer functions.Menu mode Operation PAGE 72Menu StructurePAGE

Shift to setting mode for practical functions than cannot be set up by directaccess keys. Step 1Press the [MENU] key to shift to settingmode. Direct a

Step 3* Press [ENTER] to proceed with the setting* The part of the display that is flashing can be altered. To change a setting,select a value by pre

Command RTL-PASS / MH-GL, GL2 / MH-GL2Plot Area Normal / ExpandPosition P1 / (hardclip) LL / Full Terminat Special / NormalResolut. 300 dpi / 360 dpi

This section gives details of maintenance that should be done every day(cleaning, ink cartridge replacement, etc.) as well as examples of troubles tha

Wipe the printer with a soft cloth.• Turn off the power switch when cleaning the printer.• Don't use thinners or benzene, as these will damage th

• Dust and scraps of paper tend to accumulate over time on theplaten and cutter groove. This leads to poor quality printingand cutting. Use a soft dam

• Progressive soiling affects the sensitivity of the sensors andmay cause media to be detected even when no media is loaded.78RJ-6000 Series USER GUID

RJ-6000 Series is a precision device. When you use it, be carefulof the following.• Don't use the printer in extreme heat, cold or humidity.• Cov

If the RJ-6000 is displaying "No ink" or "No cartridge", the ink cartridge shouldbe replaced or inserted without delay. If "I

A washing set that is separately sold is required in order to change the type ofinks used in the RJ-6000.Ink switching involves switching light cyan a

Step 5After ink filling, ink switching is com-plete.• Ink switching produces a large quantity of waste liquid. Havean absorbent sheet (waste ink tank)

Depending on the type of roll media used, paper dust accumulating on the cut-ter groove and cutter tip may lead to poor cutting. In this case, the cut

Step 3Insert a new cutter blade in the hole inthe head. Press down on the cutterwhile you return the cutter arm over thecutter. The cutter will only f

Waste ink accumulates in the waste box at the back of the printer. When thewaste box is full, "Full Waste Ink Tank" is displayed and printer

Step 1With no printing or cleaning being car-ried out, pull out the waste liquid box atthe back. The alarm will ring and thedisplay will change to “No

Step 3Place the replacement waste liquidabsorbent sheet in the waste liquid boxwith the hole towards the handle of thebox.Step 4Install the waste liqu

When printing A0 size or larger widths, very small amounts of ink will be eject-ed on the left edge for stable printing quality. The waste ink ejected

• The used waste liquid absorbent sheet should be disposed ofas non-combustible material in accordance with your localcivic regulations.• It would dan

• Ink cartridges should be kept in a cool dark place. However, theink will freeze if it is stored for a long period below -10˚C forblack ink and below

When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently, wastematter clinging to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint

Step 3Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer. • The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is notreturned

If you have trouble that you think may be a malfunction when you are usingthe RJ-6000 Series, first check the details on the following tables (trouble

#Nothing happens after the computer sends dataPossible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 48Page 34Page 79Page 84#When printer sends data, the printer sho

#It prints but the position is not right (there are places thatcannot be printed)Possible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 37Page 45 ofFunctionsPage 35

#Ink initial filling failsPossible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 16Page 34Page 34#Ink does not appear even after initial fillingPossible Cause Remedy

Possible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 76Page 76Page 14#Media wrinkles during media initializationPossible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 37Page 16Pa

#Thin media is not detectedPossible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 37Page 14#Wrong media size in media initializationPossible Cause RemedyReference Pa

Possible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 41#Can't install printer driverPossible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 51Page 51#Can't go online wit

#Printed line is blurredPossible Cause RemedyReference PagePage 37Page 37Page 37Page 37Page 63#White and black bands appear in printingPossible Cause