iJetColor 1175 User manual

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iJetColor 1175 Operator Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Printhead Set up and Cabling........................................................................................................4
1.2 Powering on the Printhead...........................................................................................................5
1.3 Launching and Closing the Flow Software....................................................................................6
1.4 Introduction to The DFE (Digital Front End)..................................................................................7
1.5 Setting Up the Feeder.......................................................................................................................13
Section 2 –Installing the Printer.................................................................................................................16
Section 3 –Operating the Printer ...............................................................................................................19
3.1 Advanced DFE (Digital Front End).....................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Editing existing jobs. ..................................................................................................................19
3.1.2 Job Tickets - More detail on printing jobs..................................................................................20
3.1.3 Print Options..............................................................................................................................27
3.1.4 Color...........................................................................................................................................28
3.1.5 Archive and reprint ....................................................................................................................30
3.1.6 Global Color Adjustment............................................................................................................34
3.1.7 Spot Color Adjustment Tool.......................................................................................................35
3.1.8 Preserve 100% Black..................................................................................................................45
3.1.9 DFE settings, preferences, configuration...................................................................................46
3.2 Feeder Setup and Use.......................................................................................................................56
3.3 Job Cost Calculator............................................................................................................................64
3.4 Setting the Lift Height.......................................................................................................................67
3.5 Sensor Adjustment and TOF Adjustment..........................................................................................71
3.6 Replacing Service Station Sled ..........................................................................................................76
3.7 Replacing Ink Tanks...........................................................................................................................81
Section 4 –Operator Maintenance.............................................................................................................83
4.1 Cleaning the Print Platen and Waste Ink Tray ..................................................................................83
4.2 Printhead Replacement ....................................................................................................................87

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Section 1 - Quick Start Guide
1.1 Printhead Set up and Cabling
Details on the machine set up can be found in Section 2.
A quick overview of connecting the head and cables is pictured below:
Attach the small metal clip attaching the gas lift to the ball head on the front of the printhead.
Following, attach the printhead to the hinges located on the rear of the printhead.

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1.2 Powering on the Printhead
To power on and off the printhead correctly, a few steps must be followed.
1. Turn on the main power switch for the base.
2. Turn on the power switch for the printhead.
3. Press the power button located on the front of the printhead. Ensure the LED it lit up to indicate
the printhead is powered on.
To properly power down the printhead:
1. Press the power button located on the front of the printhead. After a couple of seconds, the LED
should turn off. Once the LED turns off, you are safe to proceed to step two.
2. Turn off the rocker switch located on the back f the printhead to completely shut down the
printhead.
3. You can now switch off the rocker switch on the base to kill all power to the tabletop.

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1.3 Launching and Closing the Flow Software
The software for the Flow is two parts: Navigator Server and DFE. The DFE stands for Digital Front End
and provides a graphical interface for printing. The DFE is dependent on the Navigator Server running to
communicate with the printer.
The steps to launch the Flow software are as follows:
1. Launch the Navigator Server located on the RIP/PC Desktop background.
2. Launch the DFE located on the RIP/PC Desktop background. It will launch in your default web
browser.
The steps to close the Flow software are as follows:
1. Close the DFE tab in the web browser.
2. Under the Navigator Server application, click on “File” in the upper left corner. Select “Exit” from
the drop-down menu.
Note: The Navigator Server will take roughly a minute to fully shut down the application. When
shutting down, the server makes a backup of the DFE and all changes since launching. While it
may appear that the server is not responding, do not force quite the application or no backup
will be saved.

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1.4 Introduction to The DFE (Digital Front End)
The Navigator Digital Front End is a print management system for digital printers. It supports web and
sheet fed printers and printing presses from desktop to light industrial to heavy industrial.
Based on the fast and accurate Harlequin Host Renderer, the Navigator DFE can prepare your jobs. It
helps you keep track of jobs, position them on paper, controls the color with several color management
and calibration tools, and is ready to support a host of inkjet drive electronics and printheads from many
manufacturers.
Here is an introductory look at the interface and the controls.
The main job screen is divided into two main sections:
1. The top third is feedback from the DFE and from the printer about the current print job.
2. The bottom 2/3 is the job queue.
The UI is designed to work just as well with a touch screen or a keyboard and mouse. Consult your sales
representative for a recommendation of a compatible touch screen.

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Looking at the top third of the main screen:
1. Feedback is always in front of the DFE operator.
2. On the left-hand side, you will find job data.
3. In the center is the thumbnail view of the current printing job.
4. On the right is feedback from the printer and printer controls.
-Cancel or pause the running job.
-Access the printer control panel.
The primary job ticketing is done through this interface, which pops up automatically when you submit a
job:

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1.5 Adding Jobs to System
There are three ways to enter a job into the Navigator DFE:
1. The Add Job Button
2. Drag and Drop
3. Hot Folder
Add Job button
Locate the add job button on the web interface.
Select the + button. Navigate to your file in the pop-up window. Select your file, then select the OPEN
button.
Drag and Drop
You may also simply drag a PDF right over the "Add Job" button. When the icon of the PDF says "Copy",
you can drop it.

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Whether you Drag and Drop or use the file navigation window, you'll come to the same job ticket
window. After the file is uploaded the QUICK EDITS screen is opened.

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In this screen you can make various changes such as rotations, print range, collation, etc. You can also
select the FULL JOB EDITOR at the top right.
In this screen you can do the same changes as the QUICK JOB EDITOR as well as changing the Paper
Profile, Overall Color Changes and Spot Color Adjustments. When you have made any necessary
changes, select "Print" and your file will be sent to the printer.
Hot folder
You can save or copy or drag a PDF directly to the DFE folder at c:/Navigator/Workflows/Flow.
Files copied in this way will go directly into the queue on hold with default configuration settings.
Note: Be sure to drop the files into the Flow folder itself and not the parent folder Workflows.

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You can either release the job to print or edit the job's settings before printing.
To edit the print settings first, highlight the job and click the Edit Job button.
To simply print the job with default settings, highlight the job and click the Release button

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1.5 Setting Up the Feeder
Please refer to Section 3.2 for a detailed walk through of the feeder.
To set-up the feeder:
1. Adjust the paper guide fins to fit the media you wish to print. Ensure the side guides are tight
but still have a 1/16th inch gap between the media.

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2. Slide the envelope under the yellow foot and adjust the sheet separator. Adjust until the
envelope just beings to bow under the yellow foot.
3. Align the non-operator alignment section media guide and operator side media guide to the
paper guide fins.

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4. Adjust the media hold down straps and black wheels so they are evenly spaced, and the media
passes below.
5. Use the Jog button located on the back of the feeder to ensure everything is running properly.
Adjust if necessary.
Please refer to Section 3.2 for a detailed walk through of the feeder.

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Section 2 –Installing the Printer
1. Begin by assembling the tables according to the instructions.
2. Remove the base from the packaging and place it on the table.
3. There are two sets of two screws which must now be inserted into the back of the head. The
first set sits below the protruding black service station motor cover. The second set lies at the
exit-side of the printhead. Insert and tighten both sets.

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4. Around the front, remove the E-clip from the ball joint, then affix the spherical aluminum
attachment to the ball joint, and reinsert the clip.

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5. With the printhead attached and the clip in place, attach the feeder backstop using the four
enclosed screws. Depending on your feeder, these screws will be either Allen heads or Phillips
heads.

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Section 3 –Operating the Printer
3.1 Advanced DFE (Digital Front End)
3.1.1 Editing existing jobs.
To edit an existing job in the Web Client, select the job, then click the Pencil to open the job ticket
editor.
Note: Alternatively, you can double click on a job to open the edits menu.
Once selected, the Quick Edits pop-up come up

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Make your changes here, or if needed select the Full Job Editor in the upper right
Make your changes and select print.
3.1.2 Job Tickets - More detail on printing jobs
Depending on your preference, when a job is submitted it will open either the Quick Edits job editor or
the Full Job Editor.
Examples follow.