iSys iTerra IJ1800 User manual

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iTerra IJ1800
User Guide

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Table of Contents
1.
Unpacking the Printer Box
5
2.
Assembling the Printer Pedestal
7
3.
Unwrapping the Printer
11
4.
Assembling the Media Basket
15
5.
Removal of Printer Packaging
17
6.
Installing Ink Cartridges
19
7.
Installing the Printheads
21
8.
Loading Fanfold Paper
25
9.
IP Configuration and Driver Installation
29
10.
Manually Installing the IJ1800 Driver
39
11.
Installation of Printer Monitor Application
47
Appendix
A.
Operating the Front Panel
57
B.
Unloading Fanfold Paper
63
C.
Paper Jam
66
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purchaser.
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1 Unpacking the Printer Box
STEP 1.1 STEP 1.2
The iTerra IJ1800 Printer will be
shipped on a skid.
Unwrap the packaging and remove lid
from printer box.
STEP 1.3 STEP 1.4
Remove the outer shell of the box.
The printer pedestal box should be
located underneath the printer box.
STEP 1.5 STEP 1.6
Remove the printer from the box and
place it on the floor.
Store the box and printer packaging in
case future shipping is required.
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2 Assembling the Printer Pedestal
STEP 2.1 STEP 2.2
Use parts 2 and 3 to attach the printer
to the pedestal.
Assemble pedestal legs left and right.

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2 Assembling the Printer Pedestal - continued
STEP 2.3 STEP 2.4
Install cross beam into left and right
legs.
Install printer left and right supports onto the
cross beam.
STEP 2.5 STEP 2.6
Install the media locator plate onto
the right leg and left leg.
Once you have the printer unwrapped, attach
the iTerra IJ1800 printer to the pedestal.

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3 Unwrapping the Printer
STEP 3.1 STEP 3.2
Place the printer on the floor near the
assembled pedestal.
Make sure both packaging end caps are
removed from the printer.
STEP 3.3 STEP 3.4
Remove the printer from the plastic bag. The printer is now ready to be placed on
the pedestal. The printer weight is 44 lbs
(19.96 kg).
Printer with Pedestal dimensions:
Width = 35" (890mm)
Depth = 29.95" (743mm)
Height = 39.18" (996mm)

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3 Unwrapping the Printer - continued
STEP 3.5 STEP 3.6
Two people should place the printer on
the pedestal. Make sure you lock the
wheels. If you do not wish to use the
pedestal, place the printer on a stable
surface, respecting the weight and
dimensions of the iTerra IJ1800
(described in previous step).
To secure the printer to the pedestal
make sure you use the parts provided
along with the Allen Key. See illustration
in Step 2.6.
STEP 3.7
Once the printer is secured to the
pedestal remove tape and the little
storage bags from the printer.

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4 Assembling the Media Basket
STEP 4.1
Attach basket to the mounting bracket.
STEP 4.1.2

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4 Assembling the Media Basket - continued
STEP 4.2 STEP 4.3
Once the printer is mounted onto the
pedestal, attach the basket to the
pedestal cross support beam.
Ensure the locator pin of the pedestal
crossbeam sticks through the slot of the
basket bracket.

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5 Removal of Printer Packaging
STEP 5.1 STEP 5.2
Open the hinged flaps on the right side of
the printer. Remove the foam packaging.
Close the hinged flaps at the right of the
printer.
STEP 5.3 STEP 5.4
Insert the power cable into the printer
and then, into the power socket. Wait 15
seconds before turning on the printer.
Press the Power key to switch the printer
on.
STEP 5.5
The front panel and yellow light will start
to flash. Wait until the timer icon
disappears.

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6 Installing Ink Cartridges
*NOTE: Ink Cartridges MUST be installed prior to insertion of printheads*
STEP 6.1 STEP 6.2
Open the hinged flaps at the right of the
printer.
The ink cartridges for the iTerra IJ1800
are available through iSys Media. They
can be ordered by calling:
1-866-415-4797
or visit
www.isys-media.com
STEP 6.3 STEP 6.4
Match the color of the cartridge to the
slot in the printer. Insert the cartridge
until it clicks into place. As the ink
cartridges are inserted, the front panel
will display the ink levels.
Once the last ink cartridge is inserted
only the printhead icons should be
flashing.

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7 Installing the Printheads
STEP 7.1 STEP 7.2
Open the second hinged flap at the right.
The print carriage will move to the left,
then back to the right. Wait for it to stop.
Wait 30 seconds before opening the
printhead cover A.
STEP 7.3 STEP 7.4
Pull the printhead cover up and towards
the front.
The hook at the front should unlatch
itself. Lift the printhead cover back.
STEP 7.5 STEP 7.6
Unpack the printheads and remove the
protective tapes.
Lift the small handle on the top of the
printhead then match the color of the
printheads to the slot in the printer.

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STEP 7.7 STEP 7.8
Press the printheads firmly into their
appropriate slots so they click into place,
returning the handle to its lower position.
Once all of the printheads are in place,
pull the whole printhead cover forward.
STEP 7.9 STEP 7.10
Return the printhead cover to its original
position ensuring that the hook and the
latch engage.
Lower the two hinged flaps until flap 2
clicks into place.
Note: After closing the flap, the printer
will automatically perform internal
calibrations on the printheads and then
on the alignment. There must be paper
loaded in the printer in order to complete
this step.

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Step 7.11
Wait until the timer icon disappears from the front panel.

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8 Loading Fanfold Paper
STEP 8.1 STEP 8.2
At the back of the printer, adjust the
guide to match the width of the paper
currently being used. Please note, only
one size of paper can be used at a time.
Load the paper into the back of the
printer, ensuring the I-Mark is facing
down on the right hand side.
STEP 8.3 STEP 8.4
Loading paper from the back of the
printer, align the paper to the right, then
using 2 hands feed the paper into the
load guide opening at the back of the
printer until you feel it stop. The printer
will then beep twice. Wait approximately
two seconds while holding the paper
straight.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the fanfold
paper once it is taken up into the printer,
that is, if there is any resistance.
The printer will then conduct a skew test
to ensure the paper is aligned correctly.

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STEP 8.5 STEP 8.6
If the paper is properly aligned, the front
panel will show a roll of paper.
If not properly aligned, the printer will
eject the paper and the front panel will
show the roll misaligned icon.
If the fanfold paper is fed correctly, you
will only be able to print once you have
installed the printheads and ink
cartridges.
STEP 8.7
If there is a paper jam see Appendix C.
9 IP Configuration and Driver Installation
1. Connect the printer to the network. The printer will try to obtain IP from your
DHCP server.
2. Power on the printer.
3. Insert the iTerra IJ1800 CD into your PC (see example on next page).
4. Follow the instructions below to set up IP and install the driver.

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9 IP Configuration and Driver Installation - continued
SEE ATTACHED CD:
Part Number: CD-IJ1800
STEP 9.1
Insert the IJ1800 CD and enter the JetDirect folder

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STEP 9.2
Select the .exe for your language (i.e. EN=English)
STEP 9.3
The InstallShield Wizerd will begin.

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STEP 9.4
Click the „Next‟ Button.
STEP 9.5
Select “Wired” option and click the „Next‟ button.

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STEP 9.6
Message - Notice about Firewalls. Click the „Next‟ button.
STEP 9.7
If this message appears click the „Unblock‟ button.