Formax ColorMax 7 User manual

ColorMax 7
Digital Color Printer
OPERATOR MANUAL
Revision 2
6/2014

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY.
HOWEVER, CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN
OPERATING THE DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER.
BEFORE USING THE PRINTER, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY
WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS:
 Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts.
 Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam,
be sure machine mechanisms come to a stop.
 Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing
any maintenance covered in this manual.
 The power cord and power supply supplied with the machine should be plugged into a
properly grounded, easily accessible wall outlet near the machine. Failure to properly ground
the machine can result in severe personal injury and/or fire.
 The power cord and wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine from the
power supply.
 DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.
 DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord.
 DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between furniture.
 Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches or shared with other equipment.
 Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming between equipment, walls
or furniture.
 DO NOT remove covers. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should only be accessed by a
qualified service representative. Report any cover damage to your service representative.
 This machine requires periodic maintenance. Contact your authorized service representative
for required service schedules.
 To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.
 Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.
In addition, follow any specific occupational safety and health standards for your workplace or area.
This manual is intended solely for the use and information of Formax USA, its designated agents,
customers, and their employees. The information in this guide was obtained from several different
sources that are deemed reliable by all industry standards. To the best of our knowledge, that
information is accurate in all respects. However, neither Formax USA nor any of its agents or
employees shall be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.
Memjet® is a registered trademark.
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All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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without permission in writing from the publisher

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Section 1 –Getting Acquainted ...................................................................................1
Front View..........................................................................................................................1
Rear View...........................................................................................................................2
Print Engine Area................................................................................................................3
Behind the Ink Tank Door ...................................................................................................4
Section 2 –Installing the Printer..................................................................................5
Transport Inspection...........................................................................................................5
Tools Needed .....................................................................................................................5
Choosing the Location.........................................................................................................6
Operating Conditions..........................................................................................................6
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................7
Accessory Box Contents.......................................................................................................................... 8
Removing the cardboard Shipping Insert and Shipping Tape ................................................9
Installing Media Guides ....................................................................................................10
Connecting the Printer......................................................................................................12
Plugging in the Printer .......................................................................................................................... 12
Powering the Printer ON and OFF ........................................................................................................ 12
Connecting to the Computer................................................................................................................ 13
Minimum Computer System Requirements ......................................................................................... 13
Installing the Printer Software (Driver & Toolbox) .............................................................14
Connecting the Printer via Network (Ethernet Port)............................................................................ 17
Installing the Ink Tanks .....................................................................................................19
Ink Tank Anatomy................................................................................................................................. 19
Procedure (Installing the Ink Tanks): .................................................................................................... 20
Installing the Printhead Cartridge......................................................................................22
Printhead Cartridge Protective Packaging............................................................................................ 22
Procedure (Installing the Printhead Cartridge) .................................................................................... 24
Envelope Printing Attachment Kit .....................................................................................28
Installing/Removing the Head Media Guide ........................................................................................ 28
Installing/Removing the PPS Spacers ................................................................................................... 30
Section 3 –Operating the Printer ..............................................................................31
Control Panel Functions....................................................................................................31
Printer Status Light Indicators ...........................................................................................32
Setting up the Feed...........................................................................................................35
Printer Driver Properties...................................................................................................38

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Using the Toolbox Utility...................................................................................................44
Printing ............................................................................................................................51
Printhead Cartridge Conditioning......................................................................................................... 51
Section 4 –Software Setup Information.....................................................................53
General Software Setup Info .............................................................................................53
Adobe®Acrobat/Reader Setup Tips ...................................................................................54
Setting Up a Job in Satori Bulk Mailer®...............................................................................55
Setting Up a Job in Microsoft Word®(2007) .......................................................................62
Section 5 –Operator Maintenance ............................................................................66
Replacing the Ink Tanks ....................................................................................................66
Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts & Prism ..................................................................................................... 66
Ink Tank Storage & Shelf Life................................................................................................................ 67
Ink Tank Service Life ............................................................................................................................. 67
Ink Tank Disposal .................................................................................................................................. 68
Cleaning the Printhead Cartridge ......................................................................................68
Replacing the Printhead Cartridge.....................................................................................70
Printhead Storage & Shelf Life.............................................................................................................. 71
Printhead Service Life........................................................................................................................... 71
Printhead Disposal................................................................................................................................ 71
Inspecting & Cleaning the Lip of the Capping Station .........................................................72
Inspecting the Wiper Roller...............................................................................................73
Cleaning/Replacing Service Station Items..........................................................................74
Removing the Service Station............................................................................................................... 74
Cleaning the Service Station ................................................................................................................. 76
Installing the Service Station ................................................................................................................ 79
Still Experiencing Print Quality Issues?................................................................................................. 82
Inspecting/Replacing the Waste Ink Tray...........................................................................83
Replacing the Sheet Separators.........................................................................................84
Clearing Media Jams.........................................................................................................84
Cleaning the Printer Body .................................................................................................86
Cleaning the Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers..............................................................86
Cleaning the Encoder Wheel .............................................................................................86
Cleaning the Feed Sensor..................................................................................................87
Cleaning Other Items inside the Print Engine .....................................................................88
Grit Rollers (Media Transport Rollers).................................................................................................. 88
Media (Paperpath) Sensors .................................................................................................................. 88
Capping Station Lip............................................................................................................................... 88
Paperpath Surfaces............................................................................................................................... 88
Printing Platen Surface ......................................................................................................................... 88
Cleaning the Ink Revolver Couplings .................................................................................................... 90

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PRINTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................................91
Preparing Printer for Transport .........................................................................................93
Local relocation .................................................................................................................................... 93
Remote relocation or shipping ............................................................................................................. 93
Section 6 –Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................95
Print Quality Issues:..........................................................................................................95
Examples of Print Quality Issues (including possible causes and solutions)......................................... 96
The Ink Tank(s) ...............................................................................................................102
The Printhead Cartridge..................................................................................................103
The Printer .....................................................................................................................105
Dots or Lines Printed on Media .......................................................................................................... 105
Power Problems ................................................................................................................................. 105
Service Station Problems.................................................................................................................... 106
Interface Communication Problems................................................................................................... 107
Feeding Problems ............................................................................................................................... 108
Errors and Warnings .......................................................................................................109
Printer Alert Window Messages......................................................................................................... 109
Toolbox System Status Messages....................................................................................................... 110
Appendix A –Printer Specifications .........................................................................114
Appendix B –Supplies and Optional Hardware ........................................................115
Appendix C –Quick Reference Info ..........................................................................117
Control Panel Light Sequences –Quick Reference............................................................117
Driver Properties Printing Adjustments - Quick Reference ...............................................118

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SECTION 1
GETTING ACQUAINTED
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Section 1 –Getting Acquainted
Front View
1.
Control Panel –Provides printer controls. See "Control Panel Functions" section
2.
Side Guide Locking Knob –Used to secure the position of the side guide.
3.
Rear Media Support Guide –Provides the proper angle to enhance paper feeding and
separation.
4.
Media Support Wedge –Allows for adjustments in stack angle, based on media type and length.
Helps to force the media against the separation area. Narrow and wide wedges are provided with
the printer to accommodate different media widths.
5.
Adjustable Media Side Guide –Adjusts to hold the paper/media against the Media Registration
Side Guide.
6.
Media Registration Side Guide –All media is registered against this guide. It has two positions.
Inner position for media measuring 3" to 8.5" in width.
Outer position for media measuring 8.6" to 9.5" in width.
7.
Sheet Separator Locking Screws –These thumb screws (four total) are used to secure the
positions of the sheet separators.
8.
Top Cover –Provides access to the Print Engine.
9.
Ink Tank Door –Hinged door access to the Service Station, Ink Tanks and Waste Ink Tray.
NOTE: On earlier units the cover above the Ink Tank Door had to be removed to access the Service Station.

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Rear View
1.
Main Power Switch, Receptacle and Fuse –Plug in AC power cord here. Switch turns main
power ON/OFF. Fuse provides over-current protection. Fuse rating: 2.5A, 250V, slow blow.
CAUTION: Make sure power cord is disconnected from printer before checking/replacing fuse.
WARNING: Press the ON/OFF Button, located on the control panel, to properly power-down the
print engine. Wait until all control panel lights turn off, before you turn off the main power
switch.
For best system performance, it is recommended to keep the print engine powered-up at all times.
2.
USB Port Connection –(USB 2.0) The USB cable attaches to the printer here.
3.
Network Connection –(Ethernet) The network cable plugs in here.
4.
Sheet Separators –Used to separate a single piece of media from the stack. There are four sheet
separators on this printer.
5.
Feed Rollers –Used to deliver the bottom piece of media from the stack, through the sheet
separation area, and present it to the first set of transport rollers.
6.
Media Support Wedge Thumb Screw –Used to secure the Media Support Wedge to the Rear
Media Support Guide.
7.
Counter –LCD displays number of pieces fed into the Print Engine. Reset button zeros counter.
NOTE: The number of pieces fed will normally be higher than the number of pieces printed.
8.
Rear Media Support Guide Knob –Attaches the Rear Media Support Guide to the body of the
printer.

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Print Engine Area
1.
Antistatic Brush Assembly –Contains an antistatic brush that is used to help reduce static
energy and remove paper dust from the media. This assembly also contains pressure rollers and
fingers that help guide the paper into the print engine.
2.
Printhead Latch –When closed; the Ink Revolver Couplings extend/connect with the Printhead
Cartridge. When opened; the Ink Revolver Couplings retract/disconnect from the Printhead
Cartridge, providing access for Printhead Cartridge installation/removal/replacement.
WARNING! Never attempt to open the Printhead Latch manually, severe damage will result. Use
the Printhead Release button function in the Toolbox utility on your PC,
3.
Print Ink Channels Button* –Prints 5 bars (1 bar from each ink tank) to indicate how well the
Printhead Nozzles are working. Lightly press the button with a non-conductive tool.
*Same function can be accessed through the Printer Toolbox Diagnostics screen on your computer.
4.
Ink Revolver Couplings –Connects the ink hoses to the Printhead Cartridge. The Printhead
Latch extends and retracts the couplings from the Printhead.
5.
Printhead Latch Release Button* –Initiates a Printhead Latch release cycle. If system is primed
with ink; a “System Deprime”cycle will occur before the Printhead Latch is released. Lightly
press the button with a non-conductive tool.
*Similar function can be accessed through the Printer Toolbox User Interface screen on your computer. If you are
replacing the printhead; it is best to use the “Release Printhead” button from the Toolbox utility.
6.
Clamshell Latches –Lift both latches at the same time to release and swing open the
“Clamshell” (top section of the Print Engine).
Do NOT open the Clamshell while the Printer is operating.
Do NOT let the Clamshell drop. Close it gently and then release the latches slowly.
Make Sure the Clamshell is closed and locked before operating.
7.
Printhead Cartridge –Memjet®Printhead. Capable of printing an 8.5" wide full color print area.

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Behind the Ink Tank Door
1.
Ink Tank Securing Latches –Used to hold the Ink Tanks securely into the slots and against the
electrical contacts within the print engine.
CAUTION! Before removing/installing Ink Tanks; please be sure to power-down the Print
Engine or press the “Replace Ink Tanks” button, in the Toolbox. If this rule is not followed
damage to the Ink Tanks may result, rendering them unusable.
NOTE: Please be sure that both sides, at the bottom part of the latch, are engaged.
2.
Ink Tanks –Five Ink Tanks are used in the printer.
Cyan (C), Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Black (K), Black (K)
3.
Waste Ink Tray –The purpose of this tray is to catch the waste ink produced by the system. This
tray is filled with absorbent material. This tray must be replaced when it becomes saturated.
Please inspect routinely. The tabs located at the left and right sides of the tray secure the tray to
the print engine frame. Please be sure the tabs “click” into the frame, to secure the tray's position.
4.
Service Station –Contains four major components.
- Wiper Roller Assembly - cleans the Printhead Cartridge of excess ink and debris.
- Capping Station - keeps the Printhead capped, hydrated and protected when not in use.
- Printing Platen - provides the base to support media during feeding and printing.
- Tray –holds all of the above components and captures the waste ink. The waste ink eventual
makes its way from the Service Station Tray into the Waste Ink Tray.
Please refer to the “Operator Maintenance” section for information on how to properly maintain
the Service Station and its components.
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Section 2 –Installing the Printer
Before using the Digital Color Printer the following must be done:
 Transport Inspection. Upon delivery; inspect packaging and report any issues to the Carrier
 Gather Tools.
 Choose a location for the Printer
 Unpack and verify Accessory Box contents
 Attach the Media Guides to the Printer
 Remove the Service Station Transport Tab and Shipping Tape
 Plug in the Printer and Connect it to the Computer
 Install the Printer Software (Driver & Toolbox)
 Install the Ink Tanks
 Install the Printhead
 Install the PPS spacers (if needed)
Transport Inspection
The printer is shipped in appropriate packaging so that, under normal shipping conditions, it reaches its
destination without damage.
NOTICE: Report damage to the carrier. The carrier is liable for any damage during transport.
Transport and storage should take place under the following conditions:
- At temperatures between -25°C and +50°C (-13 °F to 122 °F).
- At a relative air humidity between 5% and 95%, non-condensing.
- At an atmospheric pressure between 70 kPa and 105 kPa.
Exposure to conditions that are not permissible may lead to damage which is not externally visible.
IMPORTANT Please save the packaging materials for future use! It will be required if you ever need to
ship the printer. Before shipping; please refer to the section titled “Preparing the Printer for Transport”.
Tools Needed
 Knife and scissors to open packaging
 Carpenters Level (recommend using 18” or longer level)
 Protective, nitrile powder-free gloves should be worn to avoid getting ink on hands when
removing protective packaging materials from the ink coupling areas, the Ink Tank areas, and
when installing/removing Printhead Cartridge and Ink Tanks.
 Distilled or de-ionized water
 Non-abrasive, lint free cloths

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Choosing the Location
The Digital Color Printer should be placed on a sturdy, level, worktable or cabinet; at least 9 inches
from any walls. Protect the Digital Color Printer from excessive heat, dust, and moisture –avoid
placing it in direct sunlight.
Work-Table Surface Must be Level
IMPORTANT! Level the Table, NOT the Printer!
The surface that the printer is placed upon must be level, front to back and side to side. Use a
carpenter’s level (bubble level) to verify that the surface is level. If the surface is not level the printer
will not perform properly; which can lead to damage.
Why is this Important?
The printer’s ink delivery systems, and waste ink drainage system, depend on the table surface being
level to perform properly. If this rule is not followed you will experience print quality issues and ink
waste draining issues that could cause damage to the printer.
- Level the Table surface, NOT the Printer.
- Do NOT use the Toolbox utilities “Tilt” readings to level the printer or table.
- Use an accurate level (i.e. bubble level that is at least 18” long), to check that the table surface is
level (front to back and left to right). It is not acceptable to use your “cell phone app” to check
level.
- Do NOT shim, raise or otherwise modify the printer, or feet of the printer, in any way.
- If the table surface cannot be leveled then the printer should not be placed on it.
- If the table is not sturdy then the printer should not be placed on it.
- Do NOT move the printer while the power is on.
Operating Conditions
Operation should take place under the following conditions:
- At temperatures between +15°C and +35°C (59 °F to 95 °F).
- At a relative air humidity between 20% and 80%, non-condensing.
- At an atmospheric pressure between 70 kPa and 105 kPa.
- Printer and Print Engine should be protected from excessive environmental debris/dust.
- Printer must be placed on a “Sturdy/Level” surface.
Exposure to conditions that are not permissible may lead to damage which is not externally visible.
Allow the printer, printhead and ink tanks to acclimate to ambient temperature before using the printer.

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Unpacking
Please refer to the unpacking sequence, shown below.
NOTE: Packaging materials may vary slightly from what is shown below.
Please save the packaging in a safe place, for possible future use.
Two people will be required to safely lift the printer and place it onto a sturdy, level work table.
IMPORTANT: WORK TABLE SURFACE MUST BE LEVEL! Level the Table, NOT the Printer!
Save the Packaging for possible future use.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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H
I
J
K
Accessory Box Contents
The following items are included with your printer:
Qty [Image Reference] Description
5 [A] Ink Tanks (packed in foam molds)
- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Black
1 [B] Printhead Cartridge and packaging
1 [C] Rear Media Support Guide
- thumb screw attached to printer
1 [D] Service Station (now pre-installed in printer)
1 [E] Wide Media Support Wedge
- mounting hardware attached to item C
1 [F] Narrow Media Support Wedge
- mounting hardware attached to item C
1 [G] Media Registration Side Guide
- mounting screws attached to printer
1 [H] Adjustable Media Side Guide
- mounting screws attached to printer
1 [I] USB Cable
1 Ethernet Cable, CAT5 (not shown)
1 [J] Power Cord
1 [K] Operation CD
- contains printer software (driver) and operations manual (in pdf format)
Note: Ink Tanks and Printhead Cartridges can be purchased through your local Formax USA
Distributor. To locate a Formax USA Distributor, please visit our website: www.Formaxinc.com
See “Appendix B” for supplies information.
Accessories Box
Ink Tank Packaging

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Removing the cardboard Shipping Insert and Shipping Tape
WARNING! To avoid possible damage to the printer; do NOT plug-in, or power-up, the printer
until all shipping materials have been removed; as described below.
1. Open the Top Cover.
2. Carefully release both latches (one on either side of
the Print Engine), and lift up with both hands, to
gently swing open the Print Engine Clamshell.
CAUTION
HOLD ONTO BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING
THE PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
DO NOT ALLOW THE ASSEMBLY TO DROP OR SLAM CLOSED.
3. Remove the cardboard “Shipping Insert”
[A], by pulling up on both red tabs at the
same time. The “Shipping Insert” secures the
Service Station during printer transport.
4. Remove the Tape [B]. The tape wraps
around the underside of the Clamshell to
secure the Head Media Guide. (If necessary,
wipe off any tape residue from the Head
Media Guide surface [C].)
5. Gently close and latch the Clamshell.
6. Close the Top Cover.

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Installing Media Guides
The screws needed to attach the side guides to the printer are located under the shipping tape in their
respective positions.
1. Begin by installing the Media Registration Side
Guide using the two screws [1] provided:
2. Next install the Adjustable Media Side Guide
using the two screws [2] provided.

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3. Attach the Rear Media Support Guide using the
Knob [3] and washer provided.
Remove the knob and washer from the printer.
Position the Rear Media Support Guide against
the frame of the printer. The two outer holes in
the guide fit over the socket head screws; as
shown.
Install the washer, then install and tighten the
Knob.
4. Install the desired Media Support Wedge using the
mounting hardware [4]; as described below.
Choose the appropriate Media Support Wedge for your application:
Wide Media Support Wedge [5]
–For media that is 8 to 9.5 inches wide.
Narrow Media Support Wedge [6]
–For media that is 3 to 8 inches wide.
The Anchor Plate [7] fits into the slot, from the underside
of the Rear Media Support Guide. Position the Media
Support Wedge so the upper and lower holes fit onto the
two tabs from the Anchor Plate.
The washer [8] goes between the Thumb Screw [9] and
the Media Support Wedge. The Thumb Screw is inserted
down through the washer, then through the center hole in
the Media Support Wedge and into the threaded hole in
the Anchor Plate. Tighten the thumb screw to secure the
Media Support Wedge onto the Rear Media Support
Guide.

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Connecting the Printer
Plugging in the Printer
 Check to make sure the Main Power Switch [1] is in the OFF position.
 Plug the Power Cord into the receptacle [1] at the rear of the Printer.
 Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a compatible AC Outlet
that supplies 100-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz and provides earth ground.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD TO
CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE WALL RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES.
DO NOT USE AN OUTLET THAT SHARES THE SAME CIRCUIT
WITH LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.
Powering the Printer ON and OFF
Powering-Up the Printer:
1. Turn ON the Main Power Switch [1].
2. Press the Control Panel’s ON/OFF Button.
Wait about 45 seconds for the print engine to power-up (ON/OFF button will illuminate).
Powering-Down the Printer:
1. Press the Control Panel’s ON/OFF Button.
Wait for the print engine to power-down (all Control Panel Buttons will turn OFF).
2. Turn OFF the Main Power Switch [1].
CAUTION
BEFORE POWERING OFF THE MAIN POWER SWITCH, ALWAYS POWER
DOWN THE PRINT ENGINE, USING THE ON/OFF BUTTON.
IF THIS RULE IS NOT FOLLOWED DAMAGE TO THE PRINTHEAD AND OR INK
SYSTEM CAN RESULT.
FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE; IT IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP THE
PRINT ENGINE POWERED-UP (ON/OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED) AT ALL TIMES.

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Connecting to the Computer
The Printer connects to the computer through the USB port [2].
A Network port [3] is also provided; for connecting the printer to a network environment.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT connect the printer to the computer, until prompted to do so, during the printer
driver installation process. See “Installing the Printer Software” section.
Before installing the printer software (Toolbox and Driver); you should temporarily disable all Antivirus
programs and Firewalls. In addition; you must be logged onto the system with full administrative privileges
(admin rights).
Minimum Computer System Requirements
 Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. Supports 32 and 64 bit systems.
You must have administrative privileges on the system.
 Pentium II, 2 GHz minimum (Pentium Dual Core, 2.5 GHz or better, is optimal)
 System memory –2 GB minimum; or as recommended for your operating system.
 At least 10 GB free hard-disk space.
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
 Java version 6. (If you have Java 7 or higher installed; you may need to load Java 6 also, or the
Toolbox may not open properly.)
 CD/DVD drive
 USB 2.0 port (ports will be identified as “USB2” or “Enhanced” in the Device Manager)
 Microsoft .Net Framework version 3.5 (for 32 bit systems) or Microsoft .Net Framework version 4
(for 64 bit systems) must be installed.
Note: Even if you have a higher .NET Framework version installed; version 3.5 or 4 must also be
installed, or the Toolbox will not open.
How to check your system for the minimum system requirements, shown above:
Right click on "My Computer" and select Properties. The system information, including Operating System,
Processor Info and Memory info will be displayed under the "General" tab.
How to check your system for the versions of "Microsoft .NET Framework” installed.
From the Control Panel; open "Add or Remove Programs" and look for "Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5..."
or "Microsoft .NET Framework 4..."in the list.
You can obtain "Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 or 4" via the Microsoft website. http://www.microsoft.com
How to check your system for the version of "Java" installed.
From the Control Panel; open "Add or Remove Programs". Look for "Java(TM) ..." in the list.
You can obtain Java from the following website: www.java.com
There are also tools on the Java site to help you detect if you have java installed and what version is
installed.

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Installing the Printer Software (Driver & Toolbox)
For the Printer software to operate properly check that the computer system meets the minimum
requirements. See section titled “Minimum Computer System Requirements”, on previous page.
NOTE: If you are updating the Digital Color Printer (M Series) printer software (printer driver and toolbox
utility); please be sure to Uninstall the old software before installing the new software. Use the “Uninstall”
feature found on your computer system under All Programs, “Memjet”, “M Series Driver”.
IMPORTANT: Before installing the Printer software (Toolbox and Driver), you should temporarily
disable all antivirus programs and firewalls. In addition, you must be logged onto the system with full
administrative privileges (admin rights).
NOTE: Even if you plan to use the printer via an Ethernet Network Connection; your initial connection to
the printer must be done via USB; in order to access the Network Configuration Settings in the Toolbox.
Do NOT plug in the USB cable until prompted to do so.
PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the USB cable connection from the printer; if you
plugged it in already.
2. Insert the CD, supplied with the printer, into your CD drive.
If the “Install Menu” window does not automatically open; locate
and run the “Formax_Install_Menu.pdf” file, located on the root
directory of the CD.
3. Locate the COLORMAX7 printer image and click on “Open
Menu”.
If the “Launch Menu” window does not automatically open in your
browser; locate and run the “MENU_LAUNCH.htm” file, located in
the “COLORMAX7” sub-directory of the CD.
4. When the Digital Color Printer Operation CD
“Launch Menu” window opens on the
computer screen; Click “Install Printer
Software”.
NOTE: If you receive a Windows security or
authorization warning, click on “YES” or
“Continue Anyway”.
Tip: If you are unable to start the software
installation using the button in the “Launch
Menu”: Browse to the CD. Locate and open the
COLORMAX7 folder. Locate and open the
Printer Drivers folder. Located and run
“WinSetup.exe” to start the install.
5. The “Install Printer Software” window opens
on the computer screen.
Make sure the computer system meets the
minimum requirements and you have followed
the other instructions on the screen. Click