ENCAD NovaJet PRO 600e User manual

User's Guide
for
NovaJet®PRO 600e Printers
Americas Edition P/N 210131-2 Rev. C
(text P/N 210636-1)
Copyright ENCAD, Inc. 1998
NOVAJET®, ENCAD®and Quality Imaging Supplies™ are trademarks of ENCAD, Inc.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Except as provided below, no part of this manual may be copied or distributed, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in any human or computing language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic or otherwise, or disclosed to a
third party without the express written permission of ENCAD, Inc., 6059 Cornerstone Court
West, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.
Certain manuals are distributed by ENCAD in an electronic format on CD-ROM or over the
internet. The registered user of an ENCAD product whose manuals is distributed in this
fashion may print one copy for their personal use only.
REVISION HISTORY
Rev.A April1998
Rev.B June1998
Rev.C July1998

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WARRANTY CLAIMS
United States
ENCAD®, Inc., warrants its printers (“PRODUCT”) to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. In order to submit a Warranty claim, please contact the ENCAD Help Desk at (619)
452-4350.
ENCAD reserves the right to make changes or improvements to Products, without incurring any obligation to similarly alter
Products previously purchased.
Buyer’s sole and exclusive rights pursuant to this Warranty shall be for the repair or replacement of defective Product.
ENCADspecificallydisclaims any and all other warranties, expressedorimplied, including but not limited to, implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ENCAD be liable for any loss of profit
or other commercial damages, special, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages or claims, whatsoever.
This Warranty gives Buyer specific legal rights, and Buyer may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
This Warranty applies only to printers purchased from ENCAD, or authorized ENCAD distributors or dealers. The intent
of this Warranty is to repair or replace defective Products subjected to normal wear and tear, when operated according to
ENCADinstructions.
This warranty does not cover damage to the Product resulting from the following:
· Accident or negligence.
· Unauthorized modification of the Product.
· Adverse environmental conditions.
· Service of the Product by other than an ENCAD authorized service provider.
· Unauthorized or improper use, including but not limited to:
- Use in applications for which the Product was not designed.
- Using cartridges, ink, or media other than ENCAD QIS PRO 600e products.
- Lubricating any part of the printer.
Internationally: Contactyour dealer or distributor for warranty information.
Extended Warranty: An extended warranty is available for your ENCAD printer. Contact your
dealer/distributor or ENCAD for further details.

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FCC Statement (U.S.A.)
The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the
attention of users of the ENCAD printers.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE FOR CLASS B
DEVICE
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
User Instructions:
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ENCAD, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors
between system components. To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded cables and connectors
andinstallthemproperly.
VDE Statement
Hiermitwird bescheinigt, daß der Drucker in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen derBMPT-AmstbIVfg 234/1991
funkentstört ist. Der vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte (z.B. Meßsender) kann allerdings gewissen
Einschränkungenunterliegen. Beachten Sie deshalb die Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung.
Dem Zentralamt für Zulassungen im Fernmeldewesen würde den Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die
Berechtigungzur Überprüfung der Serie auf die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet apparell numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Material safety data sheet
To obtain information on the proper use, handling, and disposal of any ENCAD QIS ink, consult
the material safety data sheet included in the ink kit or obtain a copy from ENCAD, Inc. at:
6059 Cornerstone Court West
San Diego, California 92121-3734
[phone]
International users should contact their local dealer or distributors.
GeneralOperatingSafety
The use of a <HAR> cord set (rated 10A, 250VAC) with the proper plug configuration for the
country where the device will be used, is required for continued safety compliance.
Ein harmonisiertes (<HAR>) Netzkabel (min. 10A, 250V~) mit dem vorgeschriebenen
Netzstecker für das entsprechende Land in dem das Gerät installiert wird, ist unbedingt
notwendig für die elektrische Sicherheit.
El uso de cable poder <marcado HAR> (capacidad de 10A, 250V~), con el enchufe apropiado
para el país donde se use el producto, es requerido para acatamiento de seguridad eléctrica.
L' emploi d' un cordon surmoulé <HAR> (estimé 10A, 250V CA) avec la configuration de la
fiche convenable pour le pays où l' appareil sera utilisé, est exigé pour la conformité à la
sécurité continuée.
Otherreferencematerials
In addition to this User Guide, the following additional guides are included with your printer:
Quick Start - Tells you how to assemble and install the printer's hardware.
Software Drivers - Readme files on the driver CD-ROM contain information for installing and
using the various drivers and utilities on the CD-ROM.
Manualconventions
➪Indicates a procedure for you to follow in order to perform a specific
function. Read the accompanying explanatory text before following the
step-by-step procedure.
!Indicates a warning. Ignoring the warning can damage the printer or result in an unsatis-
factorily printed image.
✓Indicates a tip or suggestion that can make using the printer easier or improve your
printed images.

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Manualorganization
It is not necessary to read this manual from cover to cover. Reading Chapters 1 through 3 will
give you an understanding of printer's basic operation. Your particular needs will determine how
you use the rest of the guide.
Chapter 1 Introduction - Introduces the printer and provides basic guidelines for getting the
best print quality.
Chapter 2 Getting started - Describes the printer's components and explains the basic steps
needed for using the printer after it has been assembled and connected to your computer.
Includes procedures for installing and priming ink cartridges and loading media.
Chapter 3 Setting printer options - Explains how to use some of the printer's features.
Chapter 4 Maintenance - Includes instructions for periodic maintenance functions such as
refilling ink reservoirs, replacing ink cartridges, and periodic cleaning of the ink cartridges and
service station.
Appendix A Calibration - Explains what to look for in the calibration plots and how to make the
adjustments.
Appendix B Installing additional memory - Explains how to install additional memory in the
printer.
Appendix C Menu tree - Explains the menu structure.
Appendix D Technical information - Lists the technical specifications for printer.
Appendix E Serial Communication and cabling - Provides the printer's serial cable require-
ments and details on setting serial communication parameters.
Appendix F Error messages
Appendix G Glossary
Appendix H Supplies - Includes a complete list of ENCAD media, ink, cartridges, and spare
parts and information for ordering supplies for your printer.
Appendix I Troubleshooting - Provides answers to commonly asked questions and solutions to
typical problems.