MUTOH DrafStation User manual

User’s Guide
DrafStation
Drafstation Pro
FOR EUROPE ONLY!

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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This guide is intended for the European, African and Middle East (EMEA region) markets only.
19 January 2009
Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM
www.mutoh.eu
www.mutoh.be

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
For users in Europe
This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments.
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to
take adequate measures.
Change the direction of the receiving antenna or feeder.
Trademarks mentioned in this guide
MUTOH, DrafStation, Drafstation Pro, RJ-901C, RJ-900C, MH-GL, MH-GL2 are registered trademarks or
product names of MUTOH EUROPE N.V.
Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, Windows XP, and MS-DOS are registered
trademarks or product names of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or product names.
Notes
•The product and the contents of this publication may be changed without prior notification
•MUTOH EUROPE N.V. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from errors, but if you
find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or the reseller from which you bought this equipment.
•MUTOH EUROPE N.V. shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the use of this
equipment or this guide.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Purpose and Target Readers
Thank you for purchasing this plotting product. We are so grateful to you!
This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH’s Full Colour Inkjet
plotter RJ-900/901C series.
This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product.
Before using this plotter, fully understand the contents and directions in this guide.
Guide Configuration
Section Contents
1 Safety instructions
This chapter explains about the plotter installation, warning terms which
the operator needs to know, caution items and warning labels stuck on
the plotter main unit.
2 Product overview This chapter explains about the features of the plotter along with the
names and functions of each part.
3 Basic usage This chapter explains how to handle the plotter.
4 Daily maintenance This chapter explains the step of the daily maintenance.
5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product
and countermeasures.
Notes
1 Safety instructions through 3 Basic usage must be read before using the plotter.
Read 4 Daily maintenance through 5 Troubleshooting if necessary.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................9
1.1 COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ...................................................................10
1.2 WARNINGS,CAUTIONS AND NOTES .............................................................................10
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................11
1.4 WARNING LABELS .....................................................................................................13
1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................13
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................13
1.5 OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS ...............................................................................15
1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................15
1.5.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................15
2PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................17
2.1 FEATURES ...............................................................................................................18
2.2 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS....................................................................................19
2.2.1 Front section Drafstation (RJ-901C) ................................................................19
2.2.2 Front section Drafstation (RJ-900C) ................................................................20
2.2.3 Front section Drafstation Pro ...........................................................................21
2.2.4 Rear section Drafstation (RJ-901C) .................................................................22
2.2.5 Rear section Drafstation (RJ-900C) and Drafstation Pro .................................23
2.2.6 Operation panel ...............................................................................................24
2.3 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS DRAFSTATION RJ-900 /RJ-901.............................................27
2.3.1 Items in the plotter box.....................................................................................27
2.3.2 Items in the Starter kit ......................................................................................27
2.3.3 Items in the stand box......................................................................................28
2.4 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS DRAFSTATION PRO................................................................29
2.4.1 items in the plotter Box ....................................................................................29
2.4.2 Items in the Starter kit ......................................................................................29
2.4.3 Items in the stand box......................................................................................30
2.4.4 Items in the Take-up system box .....................................................................30
2.5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................31
2.5.1 Environmental conditions for installation..........................................................31
2.5.2 Installation space .............................................................................................32
3BASICS .......................................................................................................................33
3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF..............................................................................34
3.1.1 Switching the power ON ..................................................................................34
3.1.2 Switching the power OFF.................................................................................34
3.2 LOADING MEDIA ........................................................................................................35
3.2.1 Installing roll media ..........................................................................................35
3.2.2 Loading roll media............................................................................................38
3.2.3 Loading sheet media........................................................................................41
3.2.4 Setting media type ...........................................................................................44
3.2.5 Head height adjustment ...................................................................................45
3.3 PAPER BASKET SETTING............................................................................................46
3.4 SETTING THE PLOTTER DRIVER ..................................................................................47
3.4.1 Plotter driver setup procedure..........................................................................47

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3.4.2 Plotter driver setup items .................................................................................47
3.5 REPLACING ROLL MEDIA ............................................................................................48
3.6 REPLACING INK CARTRIDGES .....................................................................................51
3.6.1 Cartridge types for Drafstation .........................................................................51
3.6.2 Cartridge types for Drafstation Pro...................................................................51
3.7 REPLACING THE CUTTER BLADE .................................................................................54
3.8 REPLACING THE WASTE FLUID TANK ...........................................................................57
3.9 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................59
3.9.1 Transferring the plotter.....................................................................................59
3.9.2 Transporting the plotter....................................................................................61
3.10 INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ..........................................................62
3.10.1 Contents of the supplied software....................................................................62
3.10.2 Obtaining the latest software versions .............................................................64
3.10.3 Installing the Windows plotter driver for network connection ...........................65
3.10.4 Installing the Windows plotter driver for USB connection.................................70
3.10.5 Installing the status monitor .............................................................................86
3.10.6 Uninstalling the software..................................................................................89
4PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................91
4.1 DONE BY THE END USER ............................................................................................92
4.1.1 Cleaning the plotter..........................................................................................92
4.1.2 Cleaning the outer case ...................................................................................92
4.1.3 Cleaning inside the plotter ...............................................................................93
4.1.4 Head cleaning ..................................................................................................94
5PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING ......................................................................95
5.1 GENERAL INFO ON USABLE MEDIA ..............................................................................96
5.1.1 Media compatibility ..........................................................................................96
5.1.2 Printing area.....................................................................................................98
5.1.3 Notes on handling media .................................................................................99
5.1.4 Notes on storing media ....................................................................................99
5.2 TESTPLOT .............................................................................................................100
5.2.1 Performing a testplot......................................................................................100
5.2.2 SetupPlot .......................................................................................................101
5.2.3 NozzleCheck..................................................................................................102
5.2.4 AdjustPlot.......................................................................................................103
5.2.5 PalettePlot......................................................................................................104
5.2.6 MaintenanceRecordPlot.................................................................................105
5.3 MEDIA FEED COMPENSATION ...................................................................................106
5.4 EFFECT MENU .......................................................................................................110
5.5 PRINTING FLOW......................................................................................................111
6PRINTER MENU........................................................................................................113
6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU ....................................................................................114
6.1.1 Normal mode .................................................................................................114
6.1.2 Menu mode....................................................................................................114
6.1.3 Changing the plotter mode.............................................................................114

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6.2 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL...................................................................116
6.2.1 Language selection........................................................................................116
6.2.2 Menu setup procedure ...................................................................................116
6.2.3 Setup menu items ..........................................................................................117
6.3 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL ................................................................124
6.3.1 Feeding media ...............................................................................................124
6.3.2 Stop printing...................................................................................................125
6.3.3 Cutting media.................................................................................................125
6.3.4 Selecting print mode ......................................................................................126
7TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................127
7.1 MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT ..........................................................128
7.1.1 Problem at installation and introduction .........................................................128
7.1.2 Cannot generate graphics..............................................................................129
7.1.3 Media-related troubleshooting........................................................................130
7.1.4 Printing-related troubleshooting .....................................................................133
7.2 ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................134
7.2.1 Status messages ...........................................................................................134
7.2.2 Error message display and remedies.............................................................135
7.2.3 Data error display and remedies ....................................................................136
7.2.4 Command error display and remedies ...........................................................136
7.2.5 Error requiring a restart..................................................................................137
7.3 THE MEDIA IS JAMMED.............................................................................................138
7.3.1 Roll media......................................................................................................138
7.3.2 Sheet media...................................................................................................140

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1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
1.1 COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS ...................................................................10
1.2 WARNINGS,CAUTIONS AND NOTES .............................................................................10
1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................11
1.4 WARNING LABELS .....................................................................................................13
1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................13
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................13
1.5 OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS ...............................................................................15
1.5.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................15
1.5.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................15

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This chapter explains about the plotter installation, warning terms which the operator needs to know, caution
items and warning labels stuck on the plotter main unit.
1.1 COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS
The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to
indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in
European Directives.
By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the
person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item
meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the
applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE regulation.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
The contents of alarm displays included in this User’s Guide and warning label stuck on main body of the
plotter are classified into three categories according to degree of danger.
Understand the meaning of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this guide.
Warnings Meaning
If ignored, it would lead to dangerous situations where death or serious injury
may be caused.
If ignored, it would lead to dangerous situation, causing slight or middle class
illness, or damage to the product or parts of the product.
Used for a special caution and for information which needs to be emphasized.