Muton Falcon II RJ-8000 User manual

Falcon II RJ-8000
Operation Instructions
MUTOH EUROPE NV AP-75080, Rev : 1.1 , 04/12/2002
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT ©2002 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 Falcon II RJ-8000 Printer. 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.
December 2002
Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM
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Dear Customer,
Incorporating the very latest developments in piezo-electric drop-on-demand inkjet printing technology, the
Falcon II combines high speed and high-resolution output, making it equally suitable for short-run production
printing and high-quality photographic reproduction.
The Falcon II offers you maximum application versatility, thanks to a variety of ink configuration options. The
Falcon II has a 4, 6 and 8 colour channel output. The user can load two sets of either CMYK 220 ml dye or
pigmented ink cassettes, offering 440 ml ink autonomy per colour and the possibility to double the printer’s
speed. Moreover, it is possible to load 4 CMYK 220 ml dye and 4 CMYK pigmented ink cassettes, allowing
for instant switching from one ink type to another without washing nor cleaning procedures involved.
Making high-quality photographic reproductions and short-run productions has never been easier. The
incorporated “Dynamic Variable Dot Imaging Technology”, enables the RJ-8000 to independently produce
multiple and unique dots and moreover to adjust the size of the ink droplets produced by each of the print
head nozzles on-the-fly. The result is finer details and smoother gradients in highlight areas and crisp
colours in the midtones and shadows.
Print resolutions offered are 360 x 360 dpi, 720 x 360 dpi, 720 x 720 dpi, 1440 x 720 dpi and 1440 x 1440
dpi. The Falcon II reaches production print speeds of no less than 39.5 square meters per hour at 360 x 360
dpi. The RJ-8000 50”, RJ-8000 64” and the RJ-8000 87”, with respectively printing widths of 1263 mm, 1641
mm and 2230 mm, ensure that in every application your colours look bright and vivid, making a lasting
impression of your signage.
The Falcon II with standard 20.3 Mb Hard Disk, automated Take-up System, “Dynamic Variable Dot Imaging
Technology”, automatic media thickness compensation, 4,6 and 8-colour channel output, automatic ink level
and media remainder, bundled with Software and 8 cassettes of 220ml ink per colour, delivers high speed
and top image quality.
The Falcon II is an easy to use printer for your short-run production and high-quality reproduction print jobs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Regulatory and safety information...................................................................................................9
1.1. EMC statement for CE marking................................................................................................9
1.2. Precautions................................................................................................................................9
1.3. Safety Labels Safety Labels, Symboles de sécurité, Sicherheitssymbole...............................10
1.3.1. Location and types of warning labels on front part. ........................................................10
1.3.2. Location and types of warning labels on back part..........................................................11
1.3.3. Location and types of warning labels on scroller. ...........................................................12
1.4. Operation procedure labels. ....................................................................................................13
2. Installation procedures. ..................................................................................................................15
2.1. Installation requirements : selecting an adequate place for setting up your equipment. ........15
2.1.1. Installation environment Requirements. ..........................................................................15
2.1.2. Required space. ................................................................................................................16
2.2. Unpacking your RJ-8000 printer.............................................................................................17
2.2.1. Unpacking the packaging box of the main unit. ..............................................................17
2.2.2. Unpacking the stand packaging box. ...............................................................................18
2.3. What is in the box?..................................................................................................................19
2.3.1. Packaging box of the main unit. ......................................................................................19
2.3.2. Accessories box ...............................................................................................................19
2.3.3. Stand packaging box. .......................................................................................................20
2.4. Getting to know the printer parts and components .................................................................21
2.4.1. Front.................................................................................................................................21
2.4.2. Back .................................................................................................................................22
2.5. Assembling the printer............................................................................................................23
2.5.1. Assembling the stand. ......................................................................................................23
2.5.2. Installing the stand. ..........................................................................................................24
2.5.3. Installing the scroller receiver..........................................................................................26
2.5.4. Installing the waste fluid tank. .........................................................................................27
2.5.5. Removal of protective packaging material. .....................................................................28
2.5.6. Installing the printer.........................................................................................................29
3. Preparing for a job. ........................................................................................................................31
3.1. Connecting the power cable / Disconnect Device. .................................................................31
3.2. Connecting the Foot Switch....................................................................................................31
3.3. Connecting the printer to your PC. .........................................................................................32
3.3.1. System requirements........................................................................................................32
3.3.2. Selecting cables................................................................................................................32
3.3.3. Connecting the Centronics interface................................................................................32
3.3.4. Connecting the network interface. ...................................................................................33
3.4. Turning the power ON. ...........................................................................................................34
3.5. Turning the power OFF...........................................................................................................34
3.6. Installing ink cartridges...........................................................................................................35
3.7. Media Handling.......................................................................................................................38
3.7.1. Loading roll media...........................................................................................................38
3.7.2. Loading roll media...........................................................................................................40
3.7.3. Loading sheet media. .......................................................................................................44
3.7.4. Setting media type............................................................................................................46
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4. Daily Maintenance. ........................................................................................................................49
4.1. Replacing ink cartridges..........................................................................................................49
4.2. Changing ink types. ................................................................................................................50
4.3. Replacing the cutting blade.....................................................................................................52
4.4. Replacing the waste liquid tank. .............................................................................................55
4.5. Cleaning the printer.................................................................................................................57
4.6. Head Cleaning.........................................................................................................................58
4.7. Cleaning the wiper. .................................................................................................................60
5. Understanding the control panel & printer controls.......................................................................63
5.1. Guided tour around the control panel. ....................................................................................63
5.1.1. Operation Keys. ...............................................................................................................63
5.1.2. LCD monitor and status lamps.........................................................................................64
5.2. Menu mode operations............................................................................................................65
5.2.1. Details of the setup items.................................................................................................65
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1. REGULATORY AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
1.1. EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING.
WARNING :
• 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.
1.2. PRECAUTIONS.
This equipment complies with radio interference regulations for data processing devices. When used in a
residential area, this equipment may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to
take appropriate corrective measures.
Concerning radio interference
This product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with radio and television reception if not
installed and used correctly. If you suspect that it is causing interference with radio and television reception,
try one or more of the following measures:
• Change the direction of your reception antennae and feeders
• Change the direction of this product
• Change the distance between your receiver and this product
• Use separate power supply circuits for your receiver and this product
Trademarks mentioned in this manual
• MUTOH, Falcon Graphics, Falcon II, RJ-8000, MH-GL, MH-GL2, MH-RTL are trademarks or product
names of MUTOH Industries Ltd.
• Centronics, Bitronics are trademarks or product names of Centronics Data Computer Corp.
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and MS-DOS are trademarks or product
names of Microsoft Corp.
• DOS-V is a trademark or product name of IBM (International Business Machines Inc.)
• Other names of companies or products are trademarks or product names of the respective companies.
Important :
• Details of this product and this manual are protected by copyright held by this
company and except for legitimate use by individuals, may not be copied,
reproduced or distributed in whole or in part.
• Details contained in this manual may be subject to future alteration without notice.
• Details contained in this manual are believed to be correct but please contact this
company or your dealer if you suspect an error or if a point is not clear.
• In no event will this company be responsible for the consequences of using this
product or this manual.
December 2002
Published : Mutoh Europe NV, Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, Belgium
Copyright © December 2002, Mutoh Europe NV All rights reserved.
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1.3. SAFETY LABELS
SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ,
SICHERHEITSSYMBOLE
Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the printer to alert you to potentially
hazardous situations or conditions. The following safety labels are used in and on the printer:
La partie externe et interne de l’imprimante porte des leveele de sécurité leveeles à attirer votre attention sur
des sources potentielles de danger ou des conditions pouvant être dangereuses. Les leveele de sécurité
suivants sont leveeles à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de l’imprimante:
Auf der Innen- und Außenseite des Druckers sind Sicherheitssymbole angebracht, die Sie auf potentielle
Gefahrenquellen oder potentiell gefährliche Bedingungen hinweisen sollen. Im und auf dem Drucker werden
die nachfolgend aufgeführten Sicherheitssymbole verwendet:
1.3.1. Location and types of warning labels on front part.
No. Type
1
CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION
> Do not open the front cover or touch the media during printing.This will result in poor image quality.
> If no printing is to be done for some time, remove the media and put the hold lever in the up
position. Otherwise the media may lift up and become wrinkled and you will not be able to obtain 
good printing results.

> Öffnen Sie wärhend des Druckens die Frontabdeckung nicht und berühren Sie das 
Druckmaterial nicht.
> Wenn Sie wärhend längere Zeit den Drucker nicht benutzen, nehmen Sie das Druckmaterial
heraus und stellen Sie den Halthebel in die obersten Position. Sonst kann sich das Druckmaterial
aufheben und zerknittern und demzufolge erzielen Sie keine gute Druckergebnisse mehr.

> N'ouvrez pas le couvercle quand l'imprimante est en train d'imprimer. Ne touchez pas non plus 
le papier afin d'éviter que la qualité s'aggrave.
> Si vous ne comptez pas imprimer pendant un certain temps, retirez le papier et mettez le levier 
en position levée. Sinon, le support risque de se soulever et de se froisser et vous n'obtiendrez 
pas de bonne qualité d'impression.
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CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION
> To avoid injury, keep fingers away from the 
cutter blade.

> Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, berürhen Sie das 
Schneidemesser nicht.

> Ne touchez pas la lame afin d'éviter des blessures.
> To avoid injury, do not touch the edge of the 
steel belt.

> Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, berühren Sie den
Stahl-Antriebsriemen nicht .

> Ne touchez pas la courroie de transmission en
acier afin d'éviter des blessures.
1.3.2. Location and types of warning labels on back part.
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No. Type
3
CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION
> When replacing the absorbent wads, which contain the waste liquid, make sure you 
replace them all.
> If not, the warning system will malfunction and the waste liquid might overflow.
> Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube. The tube might leak and damage 
the printer.

> Wenn Sie das Wattetuch für die Abfalltinten erneuern, müssen Sie alle Tücher 
erneuern. 
> Sonst wird das Warnungssystem nich gut funktionieren und können die Abfalltinten
überfließen.
> Biegen oder ziehen Sie nicht an das Abfalltintenröhrchen. Sonst könnte das 
Röhrchen lecken und demzufolge den Drucker beschädigen.

> En cas de remplacement des tampons d'ouate absorbents contenant le liquide 
de résidu, vous devez les remplacer tous.
> En cas de remplacement incomplet, le système d'avertissement risque de 
malfonctionner et le liquide de résidu risque de déborder.
> Ne pliez pas, ni tirez au tube de vidange d'encre. Sinon, le tube risque de couler et peut
ainsi endommager l'imprimante.
4
CAUTION
THIS UNIT HAS TWO POWER SUPPLY CORDS, WHEN WiNDING
UNIT IS PROVIDED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS 
BEFORE SERVICING.
1.3.3. Location and types of warning labels on scroller.
No. Type
5
CAUTION VORSICHT ATTENTION
> In order to be able to unroll the media, do not slant or stand the media scroller.
> When setting roll media, place the scroller on top of a desk or other flat surface. Setting roll
media with the scroller standing up may damage both scroller and roll media.

> Bitte setzen Sie die Rollenhalterung nicht abschüssig oder aufrecht, sonst wird die Rollenmedia 
sich nicht entrollen.
> Wenn Sie Rollenmedia installieren, plazieren Sie die Mediarolle auf einem Schreibtisch oder 
einem anderen Platz. Wenn Sie Rollenmedia installieren mit der Mediarolle vertikal, können Sie 
sowohl die Mediarolle als auch die Rollenmedia beschädigen.

> Ne mettez pas l'axe-rouleau en position verticale ou inclinée, sinon le support en rouleau ne se
déroulera pas.
> Si vous chargez le support en rouleau, mettez l'axe-rouleau sur un bureau ou une autre surface.
Si vous chargez le support en rouleau avec l'axe-rouleau en haut, vous pouvez endommager
aussi bien l'axe-rouleau que le support en rouleau.
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1.4. OPERATION PROCEDURE LABELS.
The handling, attachment locations and types of operation procedure labels are explained below.
Your printer has labels which give simple explanations of operations that require particular care. Read and
understand the locations and contents of these labels thoroughly before performing your work.
No. Type Refer to
6
MagentaCyan
Black Cyan Magenta Magenta Cyan Black
Yellow
Yellow
Black Cyan Green Magenta
Orange Yellow
Black Cyan Green Magenta
Orange Yellow
Black Cyan Cleaning
Fluid Magenta Light
Cyan
Light
Magenta
(Pigment) (Dye)
(Pigment) (Pigment)
(Pigment) (Dye)
(Dye) (Dye)
Cleaning
Fluid
Light
Magenta
Light
Cyan
Cleaning
Fluid
Cleaning
Fluid
Yellow
Magenta Cyan Yellow
Yellow
Black
Ink Type Slot Number of Ink Cartridge
123456 78
Number
of the
Colours
4
4
6
6
8
Dye only / 
Pigment only
Alternate Dye / 
Pigment
Dye only / 
Pigment only 1
Pigment only 2
Pigment only
Black
Installing ink
cartridges
Please note that ink
cassettes order is
different for 87”
printers versus 50”
and 64” printers.
(Label 50” and 64”
printer)
6
Ink Type Slot Number of Ink Cartridge
123456 78
Number
of the
Colours
4
4
6
6
8
Dye only / 
Pigment only
Alternate Dye / 
Pigment
Dye only / 
Pigment only 1
Pigment only 2
Pigment only
Yellow Black
Black Cyan Black Magenta Magenta Yellow Cyan Yellow
Black Cyan Green Magenta
Orange Yellow
Black Cyan Green Magenta
Orange Yellow
Black Cyan Cleaning
Fluid Magenta Light
Cyan
Light
Magenta
Yellow
(Pigment) (Dye)
(Pigment) (Pigment) (Pigment)
(Dye) (Dye) (Dye)
Cleaning
Fluid
Light
Magenta
Light
Cyan
Cleaning
Fluid
Cleaning
Fluid
Black Cyan Magenta Cyan Magenta Yellow
Installing ink
cartridges
Please note that ink
cassettes order is
different for 87”
printers versus 50”
and 64” printers.
(Label 87” printer)
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2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
WARNING :
Make sure to connect the power cable only after all the steps of the installation
procedure are completed.
2.1. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS : SELECTING AN
ADEQUATE PLACE FOR SETTING UP YOUR EQUIPMENT.
An appropriate location for installing the printer should be selected after referring to the following conditions
for the installation site and installation space.
Caution :
• Contact your local MUTOH dealer when installing or moving the printer.
• Always use a separate, earthed power outlet.
• Avoid places subject to sudden change of temperature or humidity, dust, or direct
rays of the sun.
• The floor should be level and free of vibration.
2.1.1. Installation environment Requirements.
Choose a place for printer installation following the requirements of the table mentioned below.
50 inch spec. 11.7 m² (113 ft²) or larger. Frontage of 4.3 m (14.3 ft) or greater.
64 inch spec. 12.7 m² (144 ft²) or larger. Frontage of 4.7 m (15.7 ft) or greater.
Area
87 inch spec. 14.3 m² (162 ft²) or larger. Frontage of 5.3 m (17.7 ft) or greater.
Floor loading capability 2490 Pa (300 kg/m²) or morer
Voltage AC 100 V – 120 V or AC 220 V – 240 V
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
Electrical
Capacity AC 100 V – 120 V : 3 A or more
AC 220 V – 240 V : .5 A or more
Operational
conditions
Temperature : 10°C (50F) to 35°C (95F)
Humidity : 20% to 80%, without condensation
Printing precision
assurance range
Temperature : 16°C (60.8F) to 28°C (82.4F)
Humidity : 40% to 60%, without condensation
Rate of change Temperature : No more than 2°C (14.4F) per hour
Humidity : No more than 5% per hour
Environmental
Storage
environment
Temperature : -20°C (-4F) to 60°C (140F)
Humidity : 5% to 85%, without condensation (When ink has been
discharged.)
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2.1.2. Required space.
Install the product on a flat surface that fulfills the following conditions.
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2.2. UNPACKING YOUR RJ-8000 PRINTER.
Caution :
• When unpacking this product, always work with at least four people.
• When removing this product from the packaging box, always remove the vinyl
plastic while holding the side of the product. Holding the unit with the vinyl plastic
wrapping can result in slippage and dropping the unit, resulting in damage.
2.2.1. Unpacking the packaging box of the main unit.
Unpack the package of the main unit according to the following procedure.
Step 1 : Move the packaging of the main unit to the location to unpack.
Step 2 : Remove the restraining bands.
Step 3 : Remove the top board and take out the packaging material (right upper side and left upper side)
and the scroller.
1 = Top board 3 = Packaging material (left upper side)
2 = Packaging material (right upper side) 4 = Scroller
Step 4 : Remove the outer boards and take out the accessory box. Take out the packaging box of the
waste fluid tank.
1 = Outer Board 3 = Packaging box of the waste fluid tank
2 = Accessory box
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2.2.2. Unpacking the stand packaging box.
Unpack the package of the stand according to the following procedure.
Step 1 : Move the packaging box of the stand to the location to unpack.
Step 2 : Open the package and take out the foot, stay and the four packaging materials.
1 = Stay 3 = Packaging material
2 = Foot
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2.3. WHAT IS IN THE BOX?
After unpacking the package box, inspect to make sure that the unit is not damaged and that all necessary
parts are present.
2.3.1. Packaging box of the main unit.
1 Main unit 1 set 3 Waste Fluid Tank 1 set
2 Scroller 1 4 Accessories box 1 set
2.3.2. Accessories box
1 Scroller receiver (left side) 1 9 Plain washer
2 Scroller receiver (right side) 1 10 Spring rock washer
3 Power cable 1 11 Assembly tool (Hexagon
wrench: diagonal diameter
5mm)
4 Power cable clamp 1 set 12 User’s Guide
6 Foot switch 1 13 5 x 3 kind of spacers
7 Cleaning cloth for the
cleaning wiper
1 set
8 Hexagon socket head cap
screw (M6x16)
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2.3.3. Stand packaging box.
1 Stay 1 set
2 Foot 2
3 Take-Up System 1
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