Colorjet IRISJET PRO User manual

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Foreword
This user manual is briefly describing the operational aspects of the IRISJET PRO machine. In this document,
the step-wise instructions for handling various aspects of the machine with visual screens are provided for
easy and better understanding. It also describes the error messages encountered while working with the
machine with appropriate remedial actions required to be taken by the user.
This manual serves as the reference tool which guides their customers how to use or operate the IRISJET
PRO machine without anyone else assistance. The information provided in this document ensures its
uniqueness and language quality. For safe and proper use of the product, please read this manual carefully
and follow all the instructions.
Disclaimer
The information and instructions provided in this user manual have been checked for accuracy, uniqueness,
and reliability. ColorJet group reserves all the rights to modify and revise this manual as per the company
requirements without any prior notice.
“No part of this document shall be reproduced or used by externals without prior permission of the
ColorJet group”.
The reference table is shown in the below table:
Doc Type
Doc Code
Version
Machine Name
Date of Issue
User Manual
1
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June 2019

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Table of Contents
1. About Document........................................................................................................................................4
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................4
Intended Audience......................................................................................................................................4
2. Printer Accessories.....................................................................................................................................4
3. Printer Specifications ..................................................................................................................................5
4. Printer Overview.........................................................................................................................................6
Back View of the Printer .............................................................................................................................6
Control Panel Details...................................................................................................................................7
5. Getting Familiar with Printer Manager Interface .......................................................................................9
6. Main Menu Options..................................................................................................................................10
Setting Menu.............................................................................................................................................10
Tools Menu ...............................................................................................................................................14
Help Menu ................................................................................................................................................14
7. Getting Ready for Printing ........................................................................................................................15
Switch ON Procedure................................................................................................................................15
Loading Media...........................................................................................................................................15
Ink Filling ...................................................................................................................................................18
Feeding Password .....................................................................................................................................19
8. Printing......................................................................................................................................................21
Nozzle Testing...........................................................................................................................................21
Print Head Calibration...............................................................................................................................21
Calibration Wizard ................................................................................................................................22
Horizontal Calibration...........................................................................................................................24
Step Calibration.....................................................................................................................................26
Setting Print Origin....................................................................................................................................27
Setting Print Parameters...........................................................................................................................28
Adding Jobs ...............................................................................................................................................28
Editing Job.................................................................................................................................................30
Ripping and Printing..................................................................................................................................32
DPI and Print Mode...................................................................................................................................32

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Pausing and Canceling Printing.................................................................................................................33
9. Head Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................................34
Head Blotting ............................................................................................................................................34
Head Purging.............................................................................................................................................35
Head Spraying ...........................................................................................................................................36
10. Shutdown & Capping the Print Head......................................................................................................37
11. Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................39
Print Head Maintenance...........................................................................................................................39
Maintenance of Machine Motion Parts....................................................................................................39
Equipment Cleaning..................................................................................................................................39
Power System Maintenance .....................................................................................................................39
Control System Maintenance ...................................................................................................................39
Ink Supply System Maintenance...............................................................................................................40
12. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................41
13. Error Code Specifications........................................................................................................................43

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1. About Document
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to guide and educate the targeted audience about the Printer and its
Printer Manager software so that they can easily and effectively handle as well as use it as per their
requirements. Additionally, this document also provides step-wise instructions for handling various aspects
of the printer and its related software with the help of graphical screens for easy and better understanding.
Moreover, the document also describes commonly encountered problems while working with the printer
and Printer Manager software with appropriate remedial actions.
Intended Audience
This document is meant for all the users who want to use the Printer for their printing business. Sometimes,
the targeted audience has little knowledge about the printer but in most of the cases, targeted audience
is much familiar with the terminologies of printer and printing business. Thus, this document is designed
to facilitate both types of users.
2. Printer Accessories
Please make sure that all the items listed below are available with the printer. If anything is missing, kindly
report the same to the dealer. The following items are included with the printer as given below:
1. USB Cable
2. Night Plate
3. Zinc coated Screws LN 4x16 for fixing head
4. Leveler
5. Fan L&R Brackets
6. Media Clips
7. Air locking pipes
8. HIB Cable 35 cm
9. Tissue papers
10. Software & driver CD
11. Syringe 50ml
12. Flexi Print/ONYX (Optional)
13. Spanner
14. Media Pipe Fitting
15. Shrink Wrap
16. INKS (CYMK)
* The list can be varied as per the company norms and standard.

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3. Printer Specifications
IRISJET PRO
Printing Technology
Drop-on-demand, Piezo electric inkjet
Print Heads
Industrial Grade Jetting Assemblies
Fabric
Width
3300 mm (129 in)
Thickness
Maximum 3.0 mm (120 mil) with Liner (flexible)
Roll Outer
Diameter
Maximum 300 mm (12 in), 50.8 (2 in)
Roll Weight
Maximum 90 kg
Core
Diameter
76.2 mm (3 in)
Type
SAV, PVC Banner, Backlit Film, Window Film, Fabric (Solvent
Base)
Printing Width
Maximum 3200 mm (126 in)
Ink
Type
Solvent / Mid Solvent Inks
No of Colors
4 Colors (CMYK)
Printing Resolution (dots per inch)
Maximum 1440 dpi
Distance Accuracy
Error of less than + 0.3% of distance travelled, or + 0.3 mm
whichever is greater
Media Heating System
Pre-heater and post-heater, setting range for the pre-set
temperature: 300C to 600C
Dryer setting range for the pre-set temperature: 300C to 600C
Connectivity
High Speed USB
Power Requirements
AC 220 V +10%, 20 Amps, 50/60 Hz
Printer Dimension (without stand)
4700 x 1050 x 1550 MM (L x W x H)
RIP Software
Flexi Print/ONYX
Weight (approx. with stand)
595 kgs
Environmental
Power ON
Temperature: 18 to 28℃Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (non-
condensing)
Power OFF
Temperature: 5 to 40℃Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (non-
condensing)

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4. Printer Overview
Front View of the Printer
The Front View of the printer is shown as below:
Fig 1: Displaying the Front View
Table 1: Different Parts (Front Side) of the Printer
1. Console
2. Control Panel
3. Actuator
4. Extended Heater
5. Dryer
6. Take-Up
7. Ink Refilling and Low Ink Warning
8. Media Lever
Back View of the Printer
The Back View of the printer is shown as below:
Fig 2: Displaying the Back View
Table 2: Different Parts (Back Side) of the Printer
1. Media Lever
2. Supply
3. Power Inlet

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Control Panel Details
The Control Panel Screen is shown as below:
Fig 3: Displaying the Control Panel
Fig 4: Displaying the IRISJET PRO Controls
Post Heater
Pre Heater
HEAD, HEATER,
MEDIA TAKE-UP, and
MEDIA SUPPLY
Controls
Bed Vacuum
Regulator

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The description of different parts of the machine is given as below:
•HEAD: Switch ON or OFF the Print Head power.
•HEATER: Switch ON or OFF the pre and post heaters.
•MEDIA TAKE-UP: Enable to switch ON/OFF, control different modes; auto/manual, and change
direction forward/reverse of the media take-up.
•MEDIA SUPPLY: Enable to Switch ON/OFF, control different modes; auto/manual, and change
direction forward/reverse of the media supply.

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5. Getting Familiar with Printer Manager Interface
The User Interface of the Printer Manager software is shown as below:
Fig 5: Displaying the User Manual of Printer Manager
The description of the Printer Manager window is given as below:
•Main Menu: Consist of several sub menu options viz. Settings, Tools, and also provide variety of
functions in well-organized manner.
•Quick Access Toolbar: Display frequently performed actions like Add Job, Delete Job, Print Job,
Pause or resume, Abort job, check nozzle, Auto clean, Move left, Move right, Set print origin, Move
forward, Move backward, Move carriage to origin, and Edit job are available as buttons on the
Quick access toolbar.
•Job Information: Display the properties of the selected job like file name and path, Status, Print
Size, Print Area, DPI, Pass, and more.
•Job Preview: Show the job preview as well as print progress in this area.
•Job List: Displays the thumbnail preview of added jobs.
•Error message: Displays the system generated error messages.
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Job List
Error Information
Main Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Print Parameters
System Status
Job Information
Job Preview

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6. Main Menu Options
The Main Menu options are shown in the image below:
Fig 6: The Main Menu Options
Setting Menu
The Setting menu options are shown in the image below:
Fig 7: The Setting Menu Options
•Save: Using this option, you can save the default settings of the machine. When you save the
settings, an xml file will be created for further references.
•Load: Using this option, you can load the previously saved machine’s settings.
•Save To Printer: When you click on this option, all the current settings get saved in the Main
Board of the machine.
•Load From Printer: When you click on this option, the printer settings get saved from Main Board
to Printer Manager software.
•Edit: Using this option, you can edit the previously made settings of Printer. On clicking the Edit
option, the Setting window with Printer, Move, Preference, and Calibration tabs appears on the
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The Setting window with the Printer tab is shown in the below image:
Fig 8: Displaying the Setting Window
Describing the different sections of the Setting window, as given below:
•Print setting
oAuto skip white: Enable to auto skip the white space in the image during printing.
oStep Time: Set time interval of the feed motor during printing.
oJob Space: Set space between multiple jobs.
oFeather: Select the type of feather effect and intensity percentage of the feather.
oMultiple Ink: Enable to select the color depth of an image according to the passes. The
available options are Default, Double, and More.
•Color Bar
oSpace: Specify the distance of the color bar from the image.
oWidth: Set width of the color bar.
oPlacement: Enable or disable the color bar and its placement viz. left, right, or both.

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oHeight same with image: If enabled, the height of the color bar is same as the image
height.
•Spray setting
oAuto Spray: Set the duration (number of passes) for auto spraying.
oSpray Period: Define the duration for spraying (set as 180). If the duration increased, spray
frequency gets decreased.
oPrint Pre-spray Time: This is the duration of spray before start of print.
This option works when the Spray Before Print option is enabled.
oIdle Spray: Spray during carriage at home position. This option must be enabled.
oSpray Before Print: This option enables spray before start of print.
The Move tab is shown in the image below:
Fig 9: Displaying the Move Tab
Note: X and Y manual moving speed can be selected using the Move tab.

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The Preference tab is shown in the image below:
Fig 10: Displaying the Preference Tab
Description of different options available under the Preference tab:
•View Mode: Enable to set the Printer Manager screen view.
•Language: Enable to change the language of the Printer Manager.
•Unit: Enable to set the measuring unit like Millimeter.
The Calibration tab is shown in the image below:
Fig 11: Displaying the Calibration Wizard

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Tools Menu
The Tools menu options are shown in the image below:
Fig 12: The Tools Menu Option
•Password: This option enables to feed the time and language passwords of the printer.
•Calibration Wizard: Using this option, you can perform different types of calibration viz. Angle
Check, Vertical Check, Nozzle Check, and more. For more details, please read the “Calibration
Wizard”section carefully.
•Auto stop pump ink when time out: Enable or disable the pump automatically when time out
occurs.
Help Menu
The Help menu option is shown in the image below:
Fig 13: The Help Menu Option
•About: Enable to view the details about Printer Manager software viz. software version and
copyrights.

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7. Getting Ready for Printing
Switch ON Procedure
Follow these steps to switch ON the printer:
Step 1: Check Waste Bottle.
Step 2: Check Ink Level.
Step 3: Maintain the room temperature.
Step 4: Move the carriage manually away from the home position.
Step 5: Switch ON the printer from the main power or board.
Step 6: Load the media.
Step 7: Perform purging and then, nozzle test.
Now, the printer is ready for printing.
Loading Media
Follow these steps to load the media:
Step 1: Lift up the Media Lever, as shown below:
Fig 14: Displaying the Media Lever
Step 2: Unwind the media roll to reach near the platen and hold it.

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Step 3: Insert the taken-out media between the platform and the pinch roller.
Step 4: Pull the media out in front of the machine.
Step 5: Holding the media firmly and push down the Media Lever.
Step 6: Turn on the Supply Auto/Supply switch in auto mode and carefully observe the direction of media
either reverse or forward.
Step 7: Install the media clamps from both ends, as shown below:
Fig 15: Installing the Media Clamp
Step 8: Pull the enough media so that it reaches to the Take Up roller (Optional) or let the media down by
issuing the Print command).
Step 9: Paste the front edge of the media on the Core.
Step 10: Turn on the Take Up System and observe the media direction (either reverse or forward), as shown
below:
Fig 16: Enabling the Take-Up System

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Step 11: Move the media forward so that it rolls easily over the Core.
Step 12: Adjust the bed vacuum to firmly hold the media as per the media type, using the Bed Vacuum
regulator.
Now, the media gets loaded.
Note: Before issuing the Print command, verify the following things:
•Check the Waste Bottle and empty it, if required.
•Check the ink level in main tanks and refill it, if required.
The Media Path is shown in the image below:
Fig 17: Displaying the Media Path
Note: Take-up is an optional part of the machine.
Front Side
Back Side
Supply Rollers
Take-up Rollers
Pressure Rollers
Pinch Roller

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Ink Filling
Please use the recommended ink in the printer for high printing quality and long life of print and Print
Head.
Follow these steps to fill ink in the printer
Step 1: Open the left door of the printer to find out main tanks.
Step 2: Replace ink bottles, if empty.
Ink gets filled in the Sub tanks shown below:
Fig 18: Displaying the Ink Sub Tank

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Feeding Password
The Password option enables operator to feed or update password of the printer. On clicking Password
option under the Tools menu, the Password window appears with two options viz. Time Password and
Language Password.
Follow these steps to change the passwords of the printer:
Step 1: Click on the Main Menu→Tools→Password path, as shown below:
Fig 19: Selecting the Password Option
The Password window appears on the screen as shown below:
Fig 20: The Password Window
Step 2: Feed Password in the Time Password field (Refer to Fig 20).
Note: The length of the password field must be of 16 digits.
Step 3: After feeding the passwords, click on the Set button (Refer to Fig 20).
Step 4: Click on the Exit button to close the Password window (Refer to Fig 20).