MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1604 User manual

User’s
Guide
ValueJet
VJ-1604
Eco-Solvent
Ultra Printer
FOR EUROPE ONLY!

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT ©2007 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved.
This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the
copyright owner.
This document is furnished to support the Mutoh ValueJet printer series. In consideration of the furnishing of
the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given, assumes its custody and control
and agrees to the following:
The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not be copied or
reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Europe N.V.
This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or
reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to
do so.
This guide is intended for the European, African and Middle East (EMEA region) markets only.
Juni 2007
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, ValueJet, VJ-1604 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.
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.
This product is subject to the WEEE regulations.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Purpose and Target Readers
Thank you for purchasing this printing product. We are so grateful to you!
This guide explains preparations before use and operation procedures for MUTOH’s Full Colour Inkjet printer
VJ-1604 series.
This guide is prepared for the owners and operators of this product.
Before using this printer, fully understand the contents and directions in this guide.
Guide Configuration
Section Contents
1 Safety instructions
This chapter explains about the printer installation, warning terms which the
operator needs to know, caution items and warning labels stuck on the printer
main unit.
2 Product overview This chapter explains about the features of the printer along with the names and
functions of each part.
3 Installing the unit This chapter explains how to install the printer.
4 Handling the printer This chapter explains how to handle the printer.
5 Periodical Maintenance This chapter explains the step of the maintenance.
6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and
countermeasures.
Notes
•1 Safety instructions through 4 Handling the printer must be read before using the printer.
•Read 5 Periodical Maintenance through 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 .....................................................................................................14
2PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................17
2.1 FEATURES ...............................................................................................................18
2.2 NAME OF THE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS.........................................................................19
2.3 PRINTER MODE.........................................................................................................24
3INSTALLING THE UNIT..............................................................................................25
3.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE........................................................................................26
3.2 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................................27
3.3 POWER CABLES CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................29
3.4 SWITCHING THE POWER ON /OFF ...............................................................................30
3.5 INSTALLING INK CASSETTES FOR THE FIRST TIME .........................................................32
3.6 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO THE PC.......................................................................37
3.7 DISPOSAL OF WASTE FLUIDS. .....................................................................................38
3.8 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................39
4HANDLING THE PRINTER .........................................................................................43
4.1 MAKING THE PRINTER READY-TO-PRINT ......................................................................45
4.2 GENERAL INFO ON USABLE MEDIA ..............................................................................46
4.3 HANDLING AND INSTALLING MEDIA .............................................................................48
4.4 TEST PRINT .............................................................................................................68
4.5 ADJUST PRINT ..........................................................................................................73
4.6 MENU SETUP ON THE OPERATION PANEL.....................................................................79
4.7 PANEL SETUP MENU .................................................................................................82
4.8 OPERATING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL ..................................................................99
5PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE .................................................................................105
5.1 DONE BY END USER ................................................................................................106
5.2 DONE BY AUTHORIZED MUTOH TECHNICIAN..............................................................122
6TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................123
6.1 WHEN YOU CANNOT GENERATE GRAPHICS IN THE WAY YOU WANT...............................124
6.2 WHEN MEDIA IS JAMMED .........................................................................................132
6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................134
6.4 ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................140

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Chapter 1: Safety Instructions
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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 .....................................................................................................14
1.4.1 Handling the operation procedure labels .........................................................14
1.4.2 Locations and types of warning labels .............................................................14

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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.
Caution
•When performing an installation or an operation of the printer, be sure to follow the directions
and warnings mentioned in this book.
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
The contents of alarm displays included in this User’s Guide and warning label stuck on the main body of the
printer are classified into three categories according to the degree of danger.
Understand the meaning of the following warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this guide.
Warnings Meaning
Important
If ignored, it would lead to dangerous situations where death or serious injury
may be caused.
Caution
If ignored, it would lead to a dangerous situation, causing slight or middle class
illness, or damage to the product or parts of the product.
Notes
Used for a special caution and for information that needs to be emphasized.