MUTOH VJ-1608 Hybrid User manual
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VJ-1608 Hybrid INSTALLATION MANUAL
Please read this manual
before using
Thank you for purchasing a MUTOH product.
This manual explains the steps for unpacking, mount-
ing and basic installation before using the MUTOH
Full-color inkjet printer VJ-1608 Hybrid.
This manual is intended for owners, installers, and
users of this product.
Understand the contents and instructions in this man-
ual before installing this product.
Installation flow chart
The broad steps for installation are shown below.
There are instructions for each section beginning on
the next page.
1 Unpacking boxes
1.1Unpacking the printer box
1.2Unpacking the stand box and
media-feed table boxes
2
Confirming bundled items
2.1Items in the printer box
2.2Items in the accessory box
2.3Items in the stand box
2.4
Items in the media-feed table box
3 Assembling
3.1Assembling the stand
3.2Attaching the stand
3.3
Attaching the solenoid valve unit
3.4Detaching fastening materials
3.5
Assembling the media-feed table
4 Installation
4.1Installation environment
4.2Installation procedure
5
Connecting the power cable
6
Turning the power ON/OFF
7 Installing the ink packs
8
Checking the printing condition
9 Manual composition
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1Unpacking boxes
Procedures for unpacking boxes are explained.
This product is packaged separately, divided into the
printer, stand, media-feed table L and media-feed table R.
Make sure to unpack this product with
four persons or more.
While taking out the printer from the box,
make sure to remove the vinyl sheet and
hold the handles on the printer side.
If the printer is lifted with the vinyl
sheet attached, there is a possibility
that the printer might slip from your
hands and be damaged.
1.1Unpacking printer box
Unpack the printer box in accordance with the following steps.
1.Carry the box to where you will unpack it.
2.Remove the bands.
3.Open the box and take out the following components.
Printer main body
Accessory box
1.2Unpacking the stand box and
media-feed table boxes
Unpack the stand box and media-feed box in accord-
ance with the following steps.
1.Carry the box to where you will unpack it.
2.Open the box and take out the components.
2Confirming bundled items
After unpacking, please confirm that the product has
not damaged and no components are missing.
If any items are damaged or missing, contact
MUTOH local dealer.
2.1Items in the printer box
2.2Items in the accessory box
2.3Items in the stand box
2.4Items in media-feed table boxes
2.4.1Media-feed table F
2.4.2Media-feed table R
No. Name Q'ty
1 Printer main body 1 set
2 Accessory box 1
3 Installation Manual (this manual) 1
No. Name
1 Top board
2 Outer board
3 Side board
4 Center board
5 Cushion (Left)
6 Cushion (Right)
No. Name
7 Accessory box
8 Installation Manual
(this manual)
9 Printer main body
10 Base
No. Name Q'ty
1 Leg part (Right) 1
2 Leg part (Left) 1
3 Base parts 2
4 Connector bar 1
5 Waste fluid tank holder 1
6 Hexagon socket head cap screws 8
7 Waste fluid tank holder fixing screws 4
8 Butterfly screws 8
9 Hexagonal wrench 1
No. Name Q'ty
1 Drafting board F 1
2 Media-feed table stand 1
3 Drafting board fastening screws 4
No. Name Q'ty
1 Drafting board R 1
2 Media-feed table stand 1
3 Rear joint 1
4 Drafting board fastening screws 4
No. Name Q'ty
1 Power cable 2
2 Waste fluid tank 1
3 Solenoid Valve unit 1
4 Solenoid Valve unit fastening screws 4
5 Phillips-head screwdriver 1
6 Solenoid Valve cable 1
7 Tray 1
8 Spirit level 1
9 Paper towel 5
10 Flushing box sponge 10
11 Forceps 1
12 Clean stick 10
13 Cleaning fluid (250 ml) 1
14 Dropper 2
15 Plastic cup 1
16 Operation Manual CD 1
17 Quick Reference 1
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1 Solenoid valve unit
2 Connection bar
No. Name
3 Solenoid Valve unit
fastening screws
No. Name
1 Solenoid valve unit
2 Solenoid valve cable
No. Name
3 Printer main unit
No. Name
1 Leg part (Right)
2 Base part
No. Name
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Hexagon socket head cap screws
4 Screw holes in base part
No. Name
1 Leg part (Left)
2 Base part
No. Name
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Hexagon socket head cap screws
4 Screw holes in base part
No. Name
1 Stand (Right)
2 Connector bar
No. Name
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Hexagon socket head cap screws
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Tapped holes for solenoid
valve unit fastening screws
No. Name
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2 Connector bar
No. Name
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Hexagon socket head cap screws
No. Name
1 Transfer stays
2 Stand
No. Name
3 Butterfly screws
No. Name
1 Leg part (Right)
2 Waste fluid tank holder
No. Name
3 Screws
No. Name
1 Transfer stays
2 Transfer brackets
No. Name
3 Stand
No. Name
1 Adjusters
No. Name
2 Stand
No. Name
1 Waste fluid tank holder
2 Waste fluid tank
3 Waste fluid tube
No. Name
4 Waste fluid sensor cable
5
Waste fluid sensor connector
3Assembling
This section explains how to assemble the printer.
Four or more people are required to
assemble this printer.
3.1Assembling the stand
Follow the procedure below to assemble the stand.
1.Follow the procedure below to assemble the right
stand.
a.Attach the right leg part to the right base part so
that four screw holes in the base part are at the front.
b.Tighten two hexagon socket head cap screws using
a hexagonal wrench.
2.Assemble the left stand in the same way as in Step 1.
3.Fasten the connector bar to the right stand using
two hexagon socket head cap screws.
Attach the connector bar with the tapped holes for
solenoid valve unit fastening screws facing the
rear as shown below.
4.Fasten the connector bar to the left stand in the
same way as in Step 3.
5.Attach the waste fluid tank holder to the right
stand using four screws.
6.Shake the stand to make sure that each part is firmly
attached.
3.2Attaching the stand
Follow the procedure below to attach the stand to the
printer.
1.Turn the four adjusters as shown below to prevent
the stand from moving.
2.Insert the two transfer stays into the right and left
transfer brackets, lift the printer with four or more
people and place it on the stand.
3.Remove the two transfer stays and fasten the printer
to the stand using eight butterfly screws.
4.
Follow the procedure below to attach the waste fluid tank.
a.Place the waste fluid tank in the waste fluid
tank holder.
b.Attach the waste fluid tube to the tank.
c.Insert the waste fluid sensor cable into the
connector on the bottom of the printer.
3.3Attaching the solenoid valve unit
Follow the procedure below to attach the solenoid
valve unit on the printer.
1.Ataching the solenoid valve unit to the connection
bar with the four solenoid valve unit fastening screws.
2.Attach the solenoid valve cable to the printer main
unit and the solenoid valve unit.
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4 Installation
Procedures and environment for installing this product
are explained.
4.1Installation environment
Install this product to the appropriate place with refer-
ence to the following.
Do not install the printer in the follow-
ing places where there is a possibility
that the printer may be damaged or
might fall or be fallen by chance.
On a shaky stand
Slanting location
Places where vibration of other machines
etc. is transmitted.
Do not stamp on the printer or do not
place heavy things on top of it. The
printer may be damaged or might fall
or be fallen by chance.
Cover the printer with blanket and cloth
like tablecloth and do not close the vent.
If the vent is closed, the printer could
accumulate heat inside and may cause
fire.
Do not install the printer in a location
that has high humidity or is dusty.
It could lead to electric shock and fire.
4.1.1
Installation environmental condition
Select an installation location in accordance with the
table below.
For temperature and humidity, avoid locations
such as the following. There is a possibility that
the print quality will be affected.
Places where temperature or humidity may
rapidly change, even though within the required
conditions.
Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illu-
mination or direct air, for example from an air
conditioner.
To keep the temperature and humidity constant, in-
stall this product in a location where the air condi-
tion is adjustable.
(Cont'd)
3.Looking at the rear of the printer, attach the short
air tube to the left side of the solenoid valve unit
and the long air tube to the right side of the sole-
noid valve unit.
3.4Detaching fastening materials
This printer has fastening materials in the place shown
below.
Detach all protective materials in accordance with the
following steps.
1.Remove all tapes from each cover.
2.Open the front cover, then remove a screw from
the head unit fastening material (metal plate) and
remove the material.
3.Open the left maintenance cover, then place the tray.
3.5Assembling the media-feed table
Follow the procedure below to assemble the Media-
feed table.
1.Loosen the knobs fastening the legs and set the
legs as shown in the illustration.
2.Loosen the angle lever and set the Media-feed table
base so that it is horizontal.
3.Loosen the knobs on the base and extend the draft-
ing board supports to be longer than drafting board
R, and place drafting board R on the base.
4.Shorten the drafting board supports against the
drafting board R and tighten the knobs.
5.Fasten drafting board R by using the drafting board
fastening screws.
6.Assemble Media-feed table F in the same manner.
More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m2)
Power
Specifica-
tion
Environm-
ental
conditions
Floor strength of
installation place
Power
Supply
Frequency
Range
AC 90 V to 132 V / 198 V to 264 V
50/60Hz ± 1Hz
Power
capacity
Change
rate
Operative
condition
Archiving
condition
(Ink filled)
Printing
accuracy
coverage
Main: 8.5 A
Heater: 10.0 A
Temperature: 20 °C to 32 °C
Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No Condensation
Temperature: 22 °C to 30°C
Humidity: 40 % to 60 %
Temperature: within 2 °C per hour
Humidity: within 5 % per hour
When Sleep Mode is ON:
Temperature: 10 ° C to 40 °C
Humidity: 20 % to 80 % ,
Storage life: four days (32 °C or higher)
No. Name
1 Head unit
2 Screw
No. Name
3 Head unit fastening
material (metal plate)
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover (Left)
No. Name
2 Tray
No. Name
1 Legs
No. Name
2 Knobs
No. Name
1 Angle lever
No. Name
2 Media-feed table base
No. Name
1 Drafting board R
No. Name
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Drafting board fastening screws
No. Name
1 Media-feed table F
No. Name
1 Solenoid valve unit
2 Short air tube
No. Name
3 Long air tube
No. Name
1 Drafting board R
2 Drafting board supports
No. Name
3 Knobs
No. Name
1 Drafting board R
2 Drafting board supports
No. Name
3 Knobs
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4.1.2Installation space
Install on a level floor which meets the following condition.
It has enough strength to support the weight of the
printer and the stand.
For the weight of the printer and the stand, refer to
the Operation Manual.
(1) When using the media-feed table
(2)
When not using the media-feed table
4.2Installation procedure
Install this product to the installation place in accord-
ance with the list shown below.
4.2.1Installing the printer main unit
Install this product to the installation place in accord-
ance with the list shown below.
1.Carry the printer to the installation place.
2.Turn the following adjusters in the direction as
shown below to prevent the printer from moving.
Stands: adjusters (4)
3.Set the spirit level on the right and left platens and
adjust so that the printer stays flat.
4.Confirm that the waste fluid valve is closed.
4.2.2Installing the media-feed tables
Follow the procedure below to install Media-feed tables.
(1) Installing the media-feed table R
1.Attach the rear joint on the shoulder screws on the
rear of the printer.
2.Install media-feed table R so that it rests on the
rear joint.
3.Adjust media-feed table R using the angle lever
and height-adjustment knobs so that it is horizontal.
(2) Installing the media-feed table F
1.Open the front cover and install the front edge of
Media-feed table F between the platen and media
guide.
2.Adjust media-feed table F using the angle lever
and height-adjustment knobs so that it is horizontal.
3.Close the front cover.
No. Name
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No. Name
1 Adjuster
No. Name
2 Stand
No. Name
1 Spirit level
No. Name
2 Adjuster
No. Name
1 Shoulder screws
No. Name
2 Rear joint
No. Name
1 Rear joint
No. Name
2 Media-feed table R
No. Name
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2 Angle lever
No. Name
3 Height-adjustment knobs
4 Split level
No. Name
1 Media-feed table F
2 Angle lever
No. Name
3 Height-adjustment knobs
4 Split level
No. Name
1 Front cover
2 Media-feed table F
No. Name
3 Platen
4 Media guide F
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4.Clean the cleaning wiper unit.
Operation Manual "6.2.4.1 Cleaning the
cleaning wiper unit"
5.Clean around the print head.
Operation Manual "6.2.4.2 Cleaning around
the print head"
Press the [Cancel] key if cleaning the cleaning wiper
unit and around the print head is not performed.
6.After cleaning is completed, press the [Enter] key
on the operation panel.
The cleaning wiper returns to its original position.
The print head returns to its original position.
The printer starts the procedure to turn the power
OFF.
"Power Off" is displayed on the operation panel.
All the lamps on the operation panel and the LCD
monitor are turned OFF.
The printer automatically turns the power OFF.
If there is a problem during turning OFF opera-
tion, a message is displayed on the operation panel
and the printer may stop operating.
If operation stops, refer to Operation Manual
"7 Troubleshooting" and deal with the problem.
After turning OFF the printer, wait for 10 seconds
or longer to turn it ON again.
6
Turning the power ON/OFF
This section explains how to turn ON/OFF the printer.
6.1Turning the power ON
Follow the procedure below to turn ON the printer.
1.Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to
turn ON the printer.
The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up
in green.
The printer starts initial operation.
When the initial operation is complete, the printer
enters normal status.
6.2Turning the power OFF
Follow the procedure below to turn OFF the printer.
1.Verify the following regarding the operational con-
dition of the printer.
Printing or other operations are not in progress.
The operation panel is in normal status.
2.Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to
turn OFF the printer.
If the operation panel is in the following status, the
power is ON.
The [Power] key is pressed in.
The Power lamp lights up in green.
Press the key once again and turn OFF the power.
"CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation
panel.
3.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
Maintenance starts.
The print head moves to the left.
The cleaning wiper moves forward.
"CR Maintenance: Wiper End" is displayed on the
operation panel.
5
Connecting the power cable
This section explains how to connect the power cable.
Make sure that the included power ca-
ble is used.
If other power cables are used, it may
cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cable.
It may cause an electric shock or fire.
Follow the steps below to connect the power cable.
1.Confirm that the printer is turned OFF.
If the [Power] key is pressed, the printer is turned
ON.
Press the key again, and turn OFF the power.
2.Connect the power cables (x 2) to the AC inlets (x 2)
on the right of the printer.
3.Correctly insert the power cable plug into the power
socket.
To use the two power cables plugged in the inlets,
a total capacity of 18.5 A or over is required.
If the power source cannot supply the required ca-
pacity, plug the two power cables in the different
power sources respectively.
No. Name
1 AC inlet
No. Name
2 Power cable
No. Name
1 Power cable
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7 Following the same procedure as in step 6, insert
the ink packs (M, Y: 2 each) into the ink pack
slots (M, Y: 2 locations each) on the right side of
the rear of the printer.
Ink packs are specified depending on the colors of
the ink pack.
Match the mark on each slot with the color of the
ink pack.
"Ink Refill **%" is displayed on the operation
panel and ink replenishment starts.
The ink replenishment takes about 12 minutes.
Ink filling operation and pause operation are
repeated during the ink replenishment.
When "100%" is displayed, the ink replenishment
is complete.
Do not perform the following operations during
ink filling.
Do not turn the printer OFF.
Do not unplug the power cable.
Do not open the front cover.
Do not raise the media loading lever.
After the ink replenishment is complete, "SubTank
Refill **%" is displayed on the operation panel
and Subtank Refill starts.
When "100%" is displayed, the Subtank refill is
complete.
After the Subtank refill is complete, "Media End"
is displayed on the operation panel.
If the Nozzle check printing is performed immedi-
ately after the ink replenishment is complete, the
following results may occur.
Printed line becomes blurred.
Printing partially.
In such cases, follow the Operation Manual "6.2.3
Head cleaning" and charge a small amount of ink.
Then, check the printing result.
If there is no improvement in the print result even
after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the
printer for one hour or more, and refill a small
amount of ink again.
If there is still no improvement, contact MUTOH
local dealer.
7 Installing the ink packs
This section explains how to install ink packs.
Follow the steps below to install ink packs.
1.Turn ON the product.
The product starts initial operation.
After the initial operation is complete, "Start Ink
Charge -> E" is displayed on the operation panel.
2.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
"During Washing" is displayed on the operation
panel and the printer starts discharging the ship-
ment fluid.
After discharging shipment fluid is complete,
"Wash retry? No" is displayed on the operation
panel.
When cleaning the print head again before ink fill-
ing, select "Yes" to press [+] key or [-] key on the
operation panel. Then press [Enter] key and clean
the print head.
3.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the opera-
tion panel.
4.Remove the ink S/C cards and ink packs (8 each)
from the bag.
5.Insert the ink S/C cards (8 count) one-by-one into
the S/C card slots (8 locations).
Ink S/C cards are specified depending on the col-
ors of the ink pack.
Match the mark on each slot with the color of the
ink pack.
Insert the S/C card all the way to the end of the slot.
a.Left-rear side of the printer
b.Right-rear side of the printer
6.Insert the ink packs (K, C: 2 each) one-by-one into
the ink pack slots (K, C: 2 locations each) on the
left side of the rear of the printer.
The Steps a to c for installing ink pack K (slot K1)
is described below.
a.Pull out ink pack slot K1.
b.Shake the ink pack K two to three times gently
before inserting it into ink pack slot K1.
c.Re-insert ink pack slot K1.
Insert the ink pack slot all the way to the end of
the slot.
d.Following the same procedure as in steps a to c,
install the remaining ink packs (K: 1 pack, C: 2
packs) into the ink pack slots.
Ink packs are specified depending on the colors
of the ink pack.
No. Name
1 Ink S/C card
2 S/C card slot K1
3 S/C card slot K2
No. Name
4 S/C card slot C1
5 S/C card slot C2
No. Name
1 Ink S/C card
2 S/C card slot M1
3 S/C card slot M2
No. Name
4 S/C card slot Y1
5 S/C card slot Y2
No. Name
1 Ink S/C card
2 Ink pack slot M1
3 Ink pack slot M2
No. Name
4 Ink pack slot Y1
5 Ink pack slot Y2
No. Name
1 Ink pack slot K1
No. Name
1 Ink pack K
No. Name
2 Ink pack slot K1
No. Name
1 Ink pack slot K1
No. Name
1 Ink pack
2 Ink pack slot K2
No. Name
3 Ink pack slot C1
4 Ink pack slot C2
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E-mail:[email protected].jp
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Tel.:1-480-968-7772
Fax:1-480-968-7990
E-mail:[email protected]
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Tel.:32-(0)59-561400
Fax:32-(0)59-807117
E-mail:[email protected]
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MUTOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH.
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Fax:49-(0)2159-913456
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Checking printing conditions
Check the condition of the print head after the ink re-
plenishment.
1.Turn ON the printer and load the roll media.
Operation Manual "3.4.3 Setting the roll media"
through "3.4.4 Loading the roll media"
2.Confirm that the printer functions normally.
3.Press the [<] key on the operation panel for two
seconds or more.
Nozzle check printing starts.
4.Check the sample print for blurred or missing
parts in the check pattern.
5.If the nozzle check result indicates that there is a
problem such as mentioned above in the check pat-
tern, clean the head.
Press and hold the [Cleaning] key on the operation
panel for two seconds or more.
"Cleaning **%" is displayed on the operation panel.
6.Head cleaning starts.
If one time of head cleaning was not enough to re-
move blurred or missing parts in the check pattern,
perform powerful cleaning.
If those problems above were not improved after a
few times of head cleaning, refer to the Operation
Manual "7 Troubleshooting" and perform required
procedures.
7.Perform nozzle check again and check the condi-
tion of the print head.
9Manual composition
This product includes the following three manuals.
Installation Manual (this manual)
This manual explains the procedures of unpacking,
installing, and the basic set up.
Quick Reference
Quick Reference is excerpts of functions used daily.
Operation Manual (CD-ROM)
The Operation Manual explains the basic installation,
daily use and applicable functions.
The Operation Manual of this product is created
with the HTML format and can be viewed using
browsers such as Internet Explorer.
Refer to Quick Reference "5.5 Using Operation
Manual CD" for viewing the Operation Manual.
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