MUTOH VJ-426UF User guide

VJ-426UF
Unpacking and Initial Setup
Startup Guide
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the Power On and Making the Initial
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup via the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Test printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessing the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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printer according to any procedures other than those set forth in this Guide.
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2 Unpacking
1Unpacking
• 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.
• The media height guide, wrapped in protective material, is stuck to the back of the printer.
Unpacking
CAUTION
Installation instruction:
Startup Guide (this document)
Printer body
Accessory pack

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In order to install the product and make the initial settings, you will need the following things in addition to the packaged items.
[2] Check if the followings are included.
Things to prepare in order to install and use the printer
Note
• Use a computer that runs one of the following operating systems:
Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
•Be sure to use a power cable of the specified type.
Using any other power cable could result in electric shock or fire.
Contact the sales store for the specified power cable.
•Do not use a damaged power cable.
It could cause electric shock or fire.
Software CD: 1
Media height guide : 1 Lint-free cloths: 5
Cleaning sticks: 10
Installation instruction:
Japanese/English(each)
Startup Guide
(this document)
Gloves : 10
Instruction sheet
for dedicated ink : 1
Printer: 1
Cross-head
screwdriver: 1
Computer: 1
Power cable: 1
Ethernet cable: 1
Cleaning cartridges: 6Media: 1 Ink cartridges: 6
WARNING

4 Unpacking
Install this product in a place that:
•islevel
• has no vibration
• has low humidity and little dust
• has no direct sunlight or strong lighting shining on it
• 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
Install this printer within your reach on the table (including when opening the front cover).
If you cannot easily open the front cover, adjust the printer position.
If you are not in a balanced posture when you open or close the front cover, your hands or other body
parts could get caught in it, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The place should be well ventilated when you do the installation work. If it is a poorly ventilated place,
install a ventilating device.
Otherwise, the odors from the inks could impact your health.
1388mm
1738.5mm
150mm 50mm
450mm
450mm
Size of
printer body
Rear
Front
width×depth : 1188mm x 838.5mm
height : 544.6mm
Size of printer body
WARNING
CAUTION

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Install the product in an environment that satisfies the conditions in the table below.
Installation environment conditions
Power supply
specifications
Voltage AC 100 V to 120 V ±10 % or 200 V to 240 V ±10 %
Frequency 50/60 Hz ±1 Hz
Capacity No less than 10 A
Environmental
conditions
Operating environment Temperature 20 to 32 °C, humidity 40 to 60 %,
no condensation.
Ranges to ensure printing
precision
Temperature 22 to 30 °C, humidity 40 to 60 %,
no condensation.
Environment for storage • If not charged with ink when stored: up to 6 months
Temperature -20 to +60 °C, humidity 20 to 80 %.
• If charged with ink when stored: up to 1 week*
Temperature -10 to +40 °C, humidity 20 to 80 %.
*Up to 4 days if the ambient temperature is 32 °C or higher.
Cautions in using this product
When opening and closing the front cover
Do not open or close the front cover if you are not in a balanced posture.
If you open or close it in an unbalanced posture, your hands or other body parts could get caught in
it, possibly resulting in serious injury.
• Always close the front cover fully.
If you leave it part-open, it could close suddenly.
• When closing the front cover, always use both hands and hold it by the portions specified.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer's opening portion, or on any parts around those edges.
Your fingers could get caught and be injured.
Always hold the cover by the places shown in the picture, using both
hands, and close it slowly.
WARNING
CAUTION

6 Unpacking
You will need a cross-head screwdriver for this procedure, so have one ready. A store-bought item will do.
Removing the protective materials
Do not open or close the front cover if you are not in a balanced posture.
If you open or close it in an unbalanced posture, your hands or other body parts could get caught in
it, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Steps
[1] Remove all the protective materials and tapes that are stuck onto the outside of the product.
[2] Open the front cover slowly, holding it by the places shown in the
picture and using both hands.
• Open the front cover fully up as far as it will go.
Always open the front cover fully.
If you leave it part-open, it could close suddenly.
[3] Remove the protective sheet from the UV-LED lamp.
[4] Remove the screws, and remove the head fixing plate.
• Slide the head fixing plate leftward to take it out.
Note
Removetheheadfixingplatecarefully,sothatitdoesnotscratchanyofthe
surroundingparts.Iftheyarescratched,theprintqualitycoulddrop.
WARNING
CAUTION
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[5] Remove the protective material for the Steel Bare.
[6] Remove the two screws from the printer rear side.
[7] • Remove the protective material from the table.
• Peel all the tapes off.
• Also remove the protective sheet from the inner part of the table.
[8] Remove the eight screws, and remove the two table fixing plates.
[9] Close the front cover slowly, holding it by the places shown in the
picture and using both hands.
When closing the front cover, always use both hands and hold it by the portions specified.
Do not place your fingers on the edges of the printer's opening portion, or on any parts around those
edges. Your fingers could get caught and be injured.
Important!
Keeptheheadfixingplate,tablefixingplatesandscrews,becausetheywillbereusediftheproductistransported.
× 2
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CAUTION

8 Connecting the Cables
2ConnectingtheCables
Connecting power and Ethernet cables
1. Before connecting the cables...
• Close the front cover.
• Check if the waste ink clip is locked.
2. Connecting the power cable
[1] Make sure that the power button is turned off.
Note
• If the power switch is in a pressed-inward state, it is turned on and you must
press it again to turn it off.
[2] Connect the power cable to the product.
[3] Insert the power cable’s plug into the outlet. Be sure to insert it
correctly.
Connecting the Cables
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Option
1Media Set
Check!

Connecting the Cables 9
3. Connecting the Ethernet cable
[1] Connect the Ethernet cable to the product.
[2] Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer.
Important!
• The left figure is the example of peer-to-peer connection between this
product and computer. Connection method differs depending on the
usage environment.
• If you use the product with a LAN, connect the cable so that the computer
and printer are on the same subnet.

10 Turning the Power On and Making the Initial Settings
2 Turning the Power On and Making th e Initial Settings
When you turn the power on for the first time, make the initial settings according to the instructions displayed.
Turn on the power
[1] Turn on the printer’s Power button.
• The blue indicator will light up.
• The printer will start to power up.
Important!
Check before turning the power ON.
• Is the front cover closed?
Making the initial settings
1. Settingthelanguageandlengthunit,etc.
[1] Press the [-] key to select “Lang: English”.
Press the [Enter] key.
[2] Press the [Enter] key.
[3] Press the [Enter] key.
Turning the Power On and Making the Initial Settings
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Option
1Media Set
Press!
Lang：English
Length : mm
Remain Ink : On