MUTOH VJ-1948WX User guide

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Powering ON / OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Test printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation of the ValueJet Status Monitor . . . . . 27
Accessing the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Unpacking and Initial Setup
Startup Guide
VJ-1948WX
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and
Initial
Setup

2 Unpacking
Unpacking
• The operations of unpacking and moving this product must be carried out by four or more persons
working together.
• Keep this product level when moving it.
Unpacking the printer
[1] Open the packing box and take out each part.
Unpacking
CAUTION
Installation instruction:
Startup Guide (this document)
Printer body
Accessory box

Unpacking 3
[2] Check if the followings are included.
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) above are in the accessory box.
Items in the stand box
Check if the followings are included.
Printer: 1
**
* *
Tray: 1
*
Installation Instruction:
Japanese/English (each)
Startup Guide
(this document) Cleaning stick: 10 Flushing box sponge: 5
*
Paper towel: 5
Operation Manual
CD: 1 Waste fluid tank: 1
*
Tweezers: 1
Leg part (Right): 1Leg part (Left): 1
Hexagon socket
head cap screw: 8
Connector bar: 1
Hexagonal wrench: 1 Butterfly screw: 8
Waste fluid tank holder
fixing screw: 4
Waste fluid tank
holder: 1
Base part: 2

4 Unpacking
In order to install the product and make the initial settings, you will need the following things in addition to the packaged items.
Things to prepare in order to install and use the printer
Important!
Make sure your computer meets the following requirements.
• OS: Windows 10 (64bit), Windows 8/8.1 (64bit), Windows 7 (64bit)
• CPU: Intel (R) Core (TM) i5 / i7
• Memory: No less than 8G byte
• Network: Use a network port that supports Gigabit Ethernet, and an Ethernet cable that supports Category 6 Gigabit Ethernet or
later.
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) above are accessories or supplies.
Be sure to use a power cable of the specified type.
Using any other power cable could result in electric shock or fire.
Phillips-head
screwdriver: 1 Media: 1
*
Gigabit Ethernet cable: 1 Power cable: 3
*
Computer: 1
1,000 ml
ink bag: 8
**
2,000 ml
ink bag: 8
Or
Ink bag case: 8
*
WARNING

Assembling 5
Assembling
Follow the procedure below to assemble the stand.
Assemble the printer
Four or more people are required to assemble this printer.
Procedure for assembling the stand
[1] Assemble the right stand.
[2] Attach the right leg part to the right base part so that four
screw holes in the base part are at the front.
[3] Tighten two hexagon socket head cap screws using a hexagonal wrench (supplied accessory).
[4] Assemble the left stand in the same way as in Step 2, 3.
[5] Fasten the connector bar to the right stand using two
hexagon socket head cap screws.
• Attach the connector bar with the groove facing the rear as
shown left.
Assembling
CAUTION
Leg (right)
Base
Hexagon socket head cap
screws
Screw holes
Front
Leg (left)
Base
Hexagon socket head cap
screws
Screw holes
Front
Stand (right)
Connector bar
Hexagon socket
head cap screws the groove surface
Front

6 Assembling
Follow the procedure below to attach the stand to the printer.
[6] Fasten the connector bar to the left stand in the same way
as in Step 5.
[7] Attach the waste fluid tank holder to the right stand using
four screws.
[8] Shake the stand to make sure that each part is firmly attached.
Procedure for attaching the stand
[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.
Stand (left)
Connector bar
Hexagon socket
head cap screws
Front
Stand (right)
Screws
Waste uid tank holder
Stand
Adjusters
Adjusters
Stand
Transfer stay Transfer stay Transfer bracket

Assembling 7
Follow the procedure below to attach the waste fluid tank.
[3] Remove the two transfer stays and fasten the printer to
the stand using eight butterfly screws.
• 1: Transfer stays
•2:Stand
• 3: Butterfly screws
Procedure for attaching the waste fluid tank
[1] Place the waste fluid tank in the waste fluid tank holder.
[2] Attach the waste fluid tube to the tank.
• First, insert the inner tube into the tube connector of waste
fluid tank.
• Then, cover up the connector of tank with outer cover of the
tube.
Important!
Make sure the inner tube is fully inserted into the waste fluid
tank.
If not, waste ink may be spilled from the tank.
[3] Insert the waste fluid sensor cable into the connector on
the bottom of the printer.
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
1
Waste uid tank
Inner tube
Inner tube
Waste uid tube
Waste uid sensor
cable
Connector

8 Assembling
Follow the procedure below to detach all protective materials.
Detaching fastening materials
[1] Remove all tapes from each cover.
[2] Open the left maintenance cover, then place the tray.
[3] Open the front cover.
Remove a screw from the carriage bracket and then remove the
bracket.
[4] Open the right maintenance cover.
Remove the screw of the head base bracket, and then remove the
bracket and the cushioning material from the printer.

Assembling 9
[5] Peel off the tape, be careful not to come in contact with T fence, and
remove the Bearer collapse prevention material and Bearer fix.
Important!
Make sure not to damage T fence during operation. If T fence is damaged, it will affect print results.
T fence

10 Assembling
Install this product in a place that:
•islevel
• has no vibration
• has low humidity and little dust
• has small variation in temperature and humidity
• has no drafts (including those from heating or air conditioning equipment) blowing onto it
• has low levels of electromagnetic radiation and noise
Installation location
Minimum installation space
Ensuring a suitable place for installation
Keep the work area well-ventilated.
The fumes from ink could adversely impact your health.
If you experience headache, fatigue or dizziness, immediately get to fresh air. If nausea persists, seek medical
advice.
4,633 mm
2,966 mm
1,000 mm 650 mm
1,000 mm
1,000 mm
Size of
printer body
Rear
Front
width x depth
height
*1 when the front cover is opened
Size of printer body
: 2,983 mm x 966 mm
: 1,529 mm *1
CAUTION