MUTOH valuejet 1614 User manual

MUTOH Belgium nv
Archimedesstraat 13
8400 Oostende - Belgium
www.mutoh.eu
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
BTWBE 0441.745.423
RPR Oostende
AP-76942_Rev 1.0 Page 1/19
Dear customer,
Each ink has its own specific drying speed and drying characteristics, which has an influence on
its periodical maintenance cycle.
To maximise the life-time of all parts which are exposed to ink, it is crucial to carry out some easy
but important maintenance.
The most important maintenance actions are:
Wash away ink remainders from parts which are not (easily) accessible, avoiding that the ink
dries out, possibly causing blockage.
Regularly remove ink remainders from accessible parts.
Hereafter, tailored to each ink type, you will find simple guidelines explaining how you can
maintain excellent print quality and avoid that parts wear untimely.
Overview
When using the VJ-1614 it is important to perform periodic maintenance. This will help you
maintaining excellent output quality and avoid parts to wear untimely. Depending on your current
ink setup, follow the required periodical maintenance scheme.
1) When using Eco ink
2) When using UMS ink
ValueJet 1614
Regular maintenance using Mutoh UMS or Eco-Ultra ink

Page 2/19 AP-76942_Rev 1.0
Items needed
Important
Please be aware that next to this periodical maintenance, a certified Mutoh
Technician needs to perform yearly maintenance as well. Please contact your
Authorised Mutoh Reseller for more information.
Important
Please keep in mind to use the correct cleaning fluid
Eco Ultra cleaning
Used to start up new printers.
Used to perform periodical maintenance when printer is loaded with Eco ink
UMS cleaning
Used to perform periodical maintenance when printer is loaded with UMS ink
Part number Description Quantity
PJ-GLOV Glove 100
PP-10001 Cleaning stick 50
PP-10030 Kit Pipette 10 ml 6
DG-40317 Flushing absorbent 5
VJ-CB Cutter 1
KY-14044 Poly-knit wiper 30
CL-90250 Eco Ultra cleaning liquid 250 ml
RJ80UMS-100-CLN UMS cleaning liquid 1 litre

AP-76942_Rev 1.0 Page 3/19
1 Performing a tubing flush
(1) Cleaning frequency
Once every two days
(2) Cleaning procedures
Use UMS cleaning liquid to perform a tubing flush when working with UMS ink.
Step 1: If the printer is powered ON, make sure that printing or other operations are not in
progress.
Step 2: Display the CR Maintenance menu
Press the [Menu] key
“Menu1: Setup>” is displayed.
The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.
Press [>].
“Set1: User Type” is displayed.
Press [+] or [–] to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.
Press [Enter]
“CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.
The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.
Step 3: Press the [Enter] key
Maintenance starts.
The print head moves to the left.
“CR Maintenance: End” is displayed.
Step 4: Press the [▼] key
The pumps start pumping.
Step 5: Open the maintenance cover at the right side of the printer.
Important
Only needed when working with UMS ink!
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover

Page 4/19 AP-76942_Rev 1.0
Step 6: Using a pipette filled with UMS cleaning liquid, drip about 5 ml of cleaning liquid onto
the head cap unit as shown in the illustration. The cleaning liquid will be sucked into the
capping unit and the connected tubing. It will remove ink remainders and prevent
blocking of the tubing. Also drip some cleaning liquid onto the right flushing-box
sponge.
Also drip some cleaning liquid onto the flushing box sponge.
Step 7: Press the [▼] key once again to stop the pumps.
If you do not press [▼], pumping stops automatically after 60 seconds.
Step 8: Press the [ENTER] key
The print head returns to the capping position.
“CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.
Step 9: Press the [Menu] key.
The tube flush procedure is completed.
No. Name
1 Pipette
2 Head cap unit
No. Name
1 Pipette
2 Flushing-box sponge

AP-76942_Rev 1.0 Page 5/19
2 Cleaning around the print head
(1) Cleaning frequency
On a weekly basis, check if foreign substances (ink clots that can cause missing dots or ink
leakage) are attached around the print head. If it is the case, remove them as described.
(2) Cleaning procedures
Step 1: If the printer is powered ON, make sure that printing or other operations are not in
progress.
Step 2: Display the CR Maintenance menu
Press the [Menu] key
“Menu1: Setup>” is displayed.
The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.
Press [>].
“Set1: UserType” is displayed
Press [+] or [–] to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.
Press [Enter].
“CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.
The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.
Step 3: Press the [Enter] key
Maintenance starts.
The print head moves to the left.
“CR Maintenance: End” is displayed
Step 4: Open the left maintenance cover.
Note
Before cleaning around the print head, read this procedure thoroughly to fully
understand it, and clean promptly and correctly.
While cleaning around the print head, the print head cap is removed, therefore
cleaning must be done before the print head dries.
Leaving the print head at the replacement position for a long time, may result in
clogging of the print head. Please limit to 15 minutes
Use the cleaning stick to clean around the print head.

Page 6/19 AP-76942_Rev 1.0
Step 5: Move the print head manually so that you have a clear view on the print head.
Step 6: Use a penlight, etc. to check if any foreign substances, such as dust or ink are attached
to the following places.
No. Name
1 Print head section
2 Circumference of the print head
No. Name
1 Around the print head
2 Head guide
3 Nozzle plate
4 Dust, ink clots, etc.
Caution
When cleaning around the print head,
Do not touch the nozzle plate. Doing so may damage the print head.
Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick. The print head may be damaged because of
skin oil.
Never put water, etc. on the tip of the cleaning stick. Doing so may damage the print
head.
Do not reuse the cleaning stick. The attached dust, etc may damage the print head.

AP-76942_Rev 1.0 Page 7/19
Step 7: When some foreign substance such as dust or ink clot is attached, use the cleaning
stick to remove it. To facilitate this action you can moisten the cleaning stick with
suitable cleaning liquid.
Step 8: Close the left maintenance cover firmly to make sure it is locked.
Step 9: Press the [Enter] key
The print head returns to its original position.
“CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.
Step 10: Press the [Cancel] key
Cleaning around the print head is complete.
No. Name
1 Around the print head
2Head guide
3 Nozzle plate
4 Cleaning stick

Page 8/19 AP-76942_Rev 1.0
3 Cleaning the cleaning wiper
(1) Cleaning frequency
Once a week, or when blurs or lacking parts appear on printed media after head cleaning.
(2) Cleaning procedures
Use the cleaning stick moistened with suitable cleaning liquid to clean the cleaning wiper.
Step 1: If the printer is powered ON, make sure that printing or other operations are not in
progress.
Step 2: Display the CR Maintenance menu
Press the [Menu] key
“Menu1: Setup>” is displayed.
The operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display.
Press [>].
“Set1: User Type” is displayed.
Press [+] or [–] to select “Set20: CR Maintenance”.
Press [Enter].
“CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.
The display enters the CR Maintenance menu.
Important
Please make sure the wiper is in optimal condition. If you do not clean the wiper
regularly, ink residue will stick to the wiper (as shown below), which will lead to
bad printing quality.

AP-76942_Rev 1.0 Page 9/19
Step 3: Press the [Enter] key
Maintenance starts.
The print head moves to the left.
The cleaning wiper shifts towards the front.
“CR Maintenance: End” is displayed
Step 4: Open the maintenance cover at the right side of the printer.
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover
Caution
When cleaning the cleaning wiper
Do not touch the cleaning wiper and head cap unit with your hands.
Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of skin oil.
Make sure to wipe the print head using the cleaning stick.
A cleaning stick moistened with water may cause the print head to clog. When
moistening, always use the cleaning liquid matching your ink type.
Do not reuse the cleaning stick.
The attached dust, etc may damage the print head.

Page 10/19 AP-76942_Rev 1.0
Step 5: Use a cleaning stick moistened with a suitable cleaning liquid to remove the ink and
dust on the cleaning wiper.
Front side of the cleaning wiper:
Remove the ink and dust in the horizontal direction.
k
Cleaning wiper back side:
Remove the ink and dust in the upper direction.
Step 6: Close the right maintenance cover.
Close the cover firmly until it is locked.
Step 7: Press the [Enter] key
The print head returns to its original position.
The cleaning wiper returns to the original position.
“CR Mainte.: Start” is displayed.
Step 8: Press the [Menu] key
Cleaning the cleaning wiper is complete.
No. Name
1 Cleaning wiper
2Cleaning stick
3 Head cap unit
No. Name
1 Cleaning wiper
2Cleaning stick
3 Head cap unit