Microplex iF60C User manual

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MICROPLEX iF60C
Operator’s Manual
Edition 1.0

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Table of Contents 3
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Introduction 7
1.1. General Description 7
1.2. Conventions 8
1.3. CE — Conformity 9
1.4. General Safety Instructions 11
2. Installation 13
2.1. Check List 13
2.2. Printer Installation (Environment and Power Standards) 14
2.3. Printer Components 16
2.4. Removing 5 Tubes 20
2.5. First Installation of Ink Cartridges 22
2.6. Installation of the Printhead 26
2.7. Connecting to Power Supply, Printer Power ON 32
2.8. Loading Paper 33
2.9. Tilt Adjustment 35
2.10. How to turn the Printer OFF 38
2.11. Printer Driver Installation 40
2.11.1. Configure to print using the USB Interface 40
2.11.2. Configure to print over the Network 45
2.12. Driver Settings 49
2.12.1. Properties 49
2.12.2. Printing Preferences 50
2.13. Uninstalling the Printer Driver 52
3. Handling of Consumables 55
3.1. Media Requirements 56
3.2. Paper Insertion 57
3.2.1. Paper Loading Button 63
3.2.2. Page Length Setting 64

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4. Printer Operation and Menu Functions 65
4.1. Touch Panel 65
4.1.1. Home Page 66
4.1.2. Touch Panel Keys 68
4.1.3. LED 70
4.2. Setting the Language for the Display Messages 71
4.3. Setting the Printing Mode (Normal or Continuous) 74
4.4. Adjusting the Margins 77
4.4.1. Example: Left Margin Adjustment 79
4.5. Setting to Factory Default 82
4.6. Setting a Password 84
4.7. Changing the Tear Position 86
4.8. Displaying Settings Information 87
4.9. Maintenance SubMenus 88
4.9.1. Printhead 89
4.9.2. Ink 90
4.9.3. Replacement and Transport 91
4.9.3.1. Preparing for Transport (Short-Range) 92
4.9.3.2. Preparing for Long-Range Transport 94
5. Operator Maintenance 95
5.1. Tearing Paper Cleaning Sheet 95
5.2. Replacement of the Paper Cleaning Sheet Roll 100
5.3. Color Recovery Routines 107
5.4. Replacement of Ink Cartridges 110
5.5. Printhead Recovery Routines 116
5.6. Cleaning the Printhead 119
5.7. Printhead Exchange 122
5.8. Checking the Waste Ink Absorber 130
5.9. Replacing the Filter Sheet (Top Cover Fans) 132

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6. Troubleshooting 137
6.1. Reduced Print Quality 139
6.2. Reset Ink Routine (Ink Level Error Messages) 140
6.3. Paper Jam 142
6.3.1. Paper Jam at the Tractor 142
6.3.2. Paper Jam inside the Printer 143
7. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 147
7.1. Preparation for Short-Range Transportation 147
7.2. Preparation for Long-Range Transportation 147
7.2.1. Clean-Out 147
7.2.2. Removing the Printhead 157
7.3. Repacking 163
8. Specifications 165
9. Index 169

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Introduction 7
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1. Introduction
1.1. General Description
The print system MICROPLEX iF60C is a color continuous printer
based on inkjet technology using 5 ink cartridges (C, M, Y, K, K).
A five channel printhead with 70400 nozzles is used to process the
water based dye inks; the printhead width is 8.77 inch.
The maximum print resolution is 1600 x 800 dots per inch; 1600 dpi
is corresponding to about 63 pixels per mm.
The print speed is up to 60 pages (A4) per minute.
Exclusively continuous media and fanfold media with sprocket holes
can be used for the tractor guiding. The media thickness has to be
within the allowed range from 0.13 mm to 0.33 mm. The maximum
material width is 9.5 inches, the printable width is 8.77 inches.
For this print system a stacker is available as an option.
The accurate and safe tractor feeding enables you to use different
paper types and label materials with a weight from 80 to 180 g/m².
The integrated cutter can be used for automatic job separation.
This print system is suitable for full color label production on demand
with variable data. The device allows to print color labels for multiple
applications using batch printing.

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1.2. Conventions
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The following conventions should help you to find information
and to understand instructions more easily:
This symbol refers to a possible source of danger. Disregarding
the information identified by this symbol could result in injuries,
a reduction of printer functionality, or damage to the printer or
other objects.
This symbol indicates important hints and suggestions on using
the printer. Disregarding the hints might cause problems with
the printer or within the environments.
This symbol shows a touch panel button. Such symbols will be
used in this manual whenever buttons have to be pressed in
order to activate certain functions.
This symbol is used to show a shining LED (light emitting diode).
The MICROPLEX iF60C printer panel is provided with one LED.

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1.3. CE — Conformity

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