Microplex iF60C User manual

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MICROPLEX iF60C
Operator’s Manual
Edition 1.0

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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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1.4. General Safety Instructions
This device produces, employs and possibly radiates high
frequency energy. Because of this, incorrect installation can
disturb radio communications.
This MICROPLEX product and its consumables are designed
and tested according to strict safety standards.
Heeding the following instructions ensures secure operation:
- Make sure that your electricity source is grounded adequately.
- Install the device on solid and level ground.
- Only trained staff is authorized to transport the equipment.
- Only use consumables which are specially developed for this
device.
- Unsuitable consumables may reduce printer output quality or
cause damages.
- No liquids should get on or into the device.
- Do not remove any cover or safety device fastened by screws.

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- Do not bridge a safety device.
- Do not push anything into the ventilation apertures.
- Never perform installations, cleanings or maintenance work
that is not described in this manual. Such work should only be
done by MICROPLEX authorized service personnel.
- To avoid damage, the devices must be switched off (i.e. cut
off from the power supply) before the user begins connecting
the interface line.
In case of emergency, in order to disconnect the printer from the
main power, please note the following:
- For connected printers with plugs, an easily accessible power-
outlet should be installed near the printer.
- For permanently connected printers, an easily accessible
emergency power-off switch should be installed close to the
printer.
- Please do not conceal any disconnect devices with the printer
or other objects.
- Please follow all the information and hints directly attached to
the device and/or described in this manual.
- To ensure optimum printer performance, only use
MICROPLEX consumables.

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2. Installation
2.1. Check List
First, place the printer and the accessories onto a level surface until
the definitive location is chosen.
Please make sure that all items are included and that there are no
defects. Immediately inform your supplier of any damage.
Open the cardboard box carefully and check the contents:
1. Printer MICROPLEX iF60C
2. Printhead
3. Five ink cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Black)
4. Power cord
5. USB cable
6. Cleaning Kit (Option)
7. Stacker (Option)
8. CD containing:
•Operator’s Manual MICROPLEX iF60C
•Print driver
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The printer’s first installation has to be done by a trained service
engineer.
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Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer has
to be transported in the future.
Use the original packing materials to avoid damage to the internal
components.
(See chapter 7 Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking)).

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2.2. Printer Installation (Environment and Power Standards)
- The chosen location should be dust-free and well ventilated.
- Damaging environmental factors such as metal vapors, organic gas
(for example ammonia), oil mist, corroding lixivium or the like must
not come in contact with the printer.
- Position the printer on solid and level ground.
- Do not expose the printer to shocks or vibrations.
- The printer should not be located near volatile or combustible
materials (e.g. a curtain).
- Before operating the device the printer has to be levelled exactly.
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The printer’s first installation has to be done by a trained service
engineer.
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- The printer must always remain levelled — every moving of the printer
causes the necessity of new levelling .
- Avoid locating the printer close to an air current ( e.g. ventilators)
and care for no exhaust gas from the machine is directly applied to
humans.
- The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes.
- In order to run the printer reliably, please maintain the following
environmental conditions:
Temperature: +15°C to +25°C (59°F to 77°F)
with temperature variation not exceeding
10°Cperhour.
Relative humidity: 35% to 70% operating
with humidity variation not exceeding
20%perhour.
After moving the printer allow all components of the device and the
consumables to reach the new environmental conditions.

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Power standards:
- Please connect the power plug to
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- The power source must be properly grounded.
- The socket and power cords must not be damaged.
- The effective power input is appr. 155 W.
- Use the printer only within the allowable fluctuation range +10%
of the power voltage.
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Do not open any door or cover of the printer while the device is
printing. During print operations it is not allowed to turn OFF the
main switch.
Open and close the inner clamshell only when necessary.
Please switch off your printer immediately and unplug the power
cord from the wall socket if you see smoke rising from your
printer. The same steps are necessary, of course, if you notice
an acrid smell coming from your printer or if you see any sparks
being emitted from your printer.
Please keep the printer powered off in times when you are not
using it. If the printer will not be used over an extended period
of time (e.g. a couple of weeks), the printhead has to be
uninstalled and the two revolver caps should be installed in the
printer (to reach conditions compareable to the time before first
installation). Afterwards, please turn off the printer.
Please note:
The uninstalled printhead should be placed back to its protective
cover immediately. Well-sealed in its original package the
printhead will be kept moist and this will prevent the printhead
from nozzle blocking.
Do not switch off the printer if any of your ink tanks has been
removed. Failure to do so may cause ink delivery problems in
your printer.
Moving: If you need to transport the printer over a long
distance, please consult your service engineer. (Compare
chapter 7 Measures for Transport and Shipping.)

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2.3. Printer Components
Paper
input
(Tractor)
Touch
panel
Printer cover
Printer
MICROPLEX iF60C
Stacker
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Touch Panel (Top view):
Interfaces (Detail View):
USB Interface
Main switch
Ethernet Interface
Touch panel
On/Off button
of the
Touch Panel
LED
Power input socket
Power output sockets
Page counter

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Paper Input (Tractor):
Front view (printer opened):
Ink bay
Waste ink absorber
Latch for ink cartridges
Front cover (opened)
Paper loading
button
Page length
setting buttons
Tractors

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Printer with stacker (optional):
Printer
MICROPLEX iF60C
Paper table of
the stacker
Touch panel
of the printer
Paper output
Power switch
of the stacker
Paper input
(Traktor)

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2.4. Removing 5 Tubes
The 5 tubes are used to prevent ink leakage in case of printer
transportation.
1. Make sure the printer’s power supply is turned OFF.
2. Please open the top cover of printer.
3. Open the front cover of the printer.
Front cove
r
Top cover