Muton XPJ-461UF User guide

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Leveling Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Printer Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Test printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing MUTOH Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Viewing Operation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Unpacking and Initial Setup
Startup Guide
XPJ-461UF

2 Site Preparation
1 Site Preparation
Choose the location which satisfies the requirements below.
• The table must be level.
• Avoid vibration from the neighboring devices.
• Low humidity and free from dust.
• Less chance of temperature and humidity changes.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
•Avoidwater.
• Avoid direct air onto the printer.
• Low levels of electromagnetic waves.
The following space is required for installation.
Installation Location Requirements
Minimum Space Requirements
Note
The above minimum installation space does not include working space. Use this information when you want to install this printer as close
to the wall as possible.
Make sure to secure sufficient working space to safely use the printer.
Important!
When placing the printer on the work table, the right side of the printer should not be more than 300 mm away from the right-
hand edge of the work table. If it has more space, the drain tube may not reach to the container when emptying the waste ink tank.
Site Preparation
1,388 mm
1,872 mm
450 mm
150 mm
50 mm
450 mm Width × Depth
Height
Printer Size
: 1,188 mm × 972 mm
: 597 mm
Front
Rear
Width × Depth
Load capacity
: 850 mm × 900 mm minimum
: 110kg minimum
Recommended Work Table Size

Site Preparation 3
The installation site must meet the power specification and environmental requirements below.
•Printer:
Input voltage: AC 100V to 240V±10%
Input frequency: 50 / 60Hz ±1Hz
Input load current: 4 A (AC 100V - 120V), 2 A (AC 200V - 240V)
• Operating condition:
Temperature: 20°C to 32°C
Humidity: 40% to 60%, non condensing
• Printing Condition:
Temperature: 22°C to 30°C
Humidity: 40% to 60%, non condensing
• Change rate
Temperature: No more than 2 °C per 1 hour
Humidity: No more than 5% per 1 hour
• Printer Storage Condition:
Without ink filled: Up to 6 months (Temperature: -20°C to 60°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%, non condensing)
With ink filled: Up to 30 days*1*2 (Temperature: 5°C to 30°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%, non condensing)
*1Follow the procedure "Daily Maintenance" in the operation manual to perform daily maintenance.
*2Always leave the printer in sleep mode and check the remaining ink level once a week.
Agitate ink in the cartridge once a week as instructed.
• Choose the work table and floor that can safely support the weight of this product.
The total weight of printer is 95 kg.
If the work table and floor do not have sufficient load capacity, it can lead to injury from a fall.
• Keep the work area well ventilated while operating.
Ink odor may cause health problem such as headache, dizziness, or dull. If you experience these symptoms,
stop printer operation and move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if vomit persists.
• Install the product away from the direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight may cause premature ink curing leading to damage to the product.
• The equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
Power Specification
Environmental Requirements
CAUTION

4 Site Preparation
• Ink Storage Condition:
Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow / White / Varnish (220 ml each)
- UH21 ink:
Temperature: -10°C to 50°C (The storage period between 40 ℃and 50 ℃should be up to one month)
Humidity: 5% to 85%, non condensing
- US11 ink:
Temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Humidity: non condensing
Cleaning bag (220 ml)(both UH21 and US11 inks)
Temperature: -10°C to 50°C (The storage period between 40 ℃and 50 ℃should be up to one month)
Humidity: 5% to 85%, non condensing

Unpacking 5
1 Unpacking
Before unpacking, read the instructions below and prepare the necessary items.
• Minimum 4 people are required for unpacking, assembling and installation.
• The items listed below are required for installation and initial setup.
Unpacking Preparation
Use the designated power cord.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Important!
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
• OS: Windows 10 (32bit/64bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32bit/64bit), Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
• CPU: Intel (R) Core (TM) i5 / i7
• Memory: 8GB minimum
• Network: 100BASE-TX Ethernet port and 100BASE-TX Ethernet cable (Category 5 or later)
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) above are accessories or supplies.
Unpacking
Computer: 1 Power cord: 1
*
Ethernet cable: 1 Phillips-head
screwdriver: 1
□Media: 1 □Dedicated maintenance
cleaner (500 ml): 1
*
□Cleaning cartridge: 6
*
□Ink cartridge: 6
*
□Low tack tape: 1 □Paper/ Cloth*
*Paper/Cloth:
Itisusedtocovertheworktableor
floorwhenemptyingthewasteink
tank.Pleaseprepareonethatyoucan
discard.
WARNING

6 Unpacking
Unpack the product.
Unpacking the printer
• Minimum four people are required for unpacking and moving this product.
• When taking out the product from the packing box, remove the plastic sheet wrapped around the
product, then take out the product. This will prevent slip and damage to the product.
• Keep the product level while moving it.
[1] Open the packing box and take out the items listed below.
When lifting this product, always grab the handles under the printer.
Holding rear side or sides of the printer or front panel can result in damage to the printer.
CAUTION
Printer body
Accessory box
CAUTION

Unpacking 7
[2] Check if the followings are included.
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) above are in the accessory box.
□Waste ink tank
holder: 1
*
□Waste ink tank
cover: 1
*
□Screw M3×6: 13
*
□Waste ink tank: 1
*
□Cleaning stick: 50
**
□Tray: 1
*
□Dropper (5 ml): 2
*
□Plastic cup (100 ml): 1
□Polyethylene gloves: 100
*
□Rubber gloves: 100
*
□Protective goggles: 1
**
□Scraper : 2
□Level: 1
**
□Double open end
spanner: 1 □Hexagon wrench: 1
**
□Cleaning wiper: 3
□Notification sheet:
Japanese / English
*
□Paper Towel
(Lint-free cloth): 5
*
□Daily maintenance sheet:
Japanese / English
*
□Notes for printing
on object:
Japanese / English
*
□Media height guide : 1
□Instruction sheet
for dedicated ink:
Japanese / English
*
□Printer: 1 □Software CD: 1
*
□Startup Guide:
Japanese / English
(this document)
*
□Draintubevalveclamp : 1
**
□Table : 1 □Screwssecuringthetable : 2

8 Unpacking

Installing 9
2 Installing
Follow the steps below to install the printer.
Moving to the installation site
• Minimum four people are required for unpacking and moving this product.
• When taking out the product from the packing box, remove the plastic sheet wrapped around the
product, then take out the product. This will prevent slip and damage to the product.
• Keep the product level while moving it.
[1] Use the grab handles under the printer and lift the printer onto the installation location. A minimum of four people are
required for the installation.
[2] Remove the packing tapes from the covers on the printer.
[3] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
[4] Remove the packing materials shown on the left.
• Remove the packing material from the UV-LED lamp.
• Remove the packing material from the carriage.
Installing
CAUTION

10 Installing
[5] Remove the screw, and remove the head fixing plate.
• Slide the head fixing plate leftward to take it out.
Important!
Do not scratch any of the components around the UV-LED lamp with the
fixing plate. This could affect print quality.
[6] Remove the protective material under the FFC cable
[7] Use the hexagon wrench to remove eight screws, then remove two
table fixing plates.
[8] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.
Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover.
If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage the printer.
Important!
Keep the UV-LED lamp fixing plate, head fixing plate, table fixing plates and screws for next use.
× 1
× 8
CAUTION

Installing 11
Attach the waste ink tank to the printer.
Attaching Waste Ink Tank
[1] Use four screws (M3x6) to attach the waste ink tank holder to the right side of the printer.
Align the slotted holes on the holder with the mounting holes on the printer and secure with the screws.
[2] Use two screws (M3x6) to attach the drain tube valve clamp to the right side of the printer.
[3] Place the waste ink tank on the waste ink tank holder.
• Place the tank on the waste ink tank holder.
• Insert the waste ink drain tube into the tank.
Important!
Make sure that the tube is fully inserted into the hole of the waste ink tank cap. This will prevent any ink leakage.
× 4
Slotted hole
× 2

12 Installing
Follow the steps below to connect the power cord and LAN cable.
[4] Check that the drain tube valve of the drain tube is closed. Hook the drain tube valve on the clamp, then close the
clamp cover.
[5] Use seven screws (M3x6) to attach the waste ink tank cover to the right
side of the printer to cover the waste ink tank.
Connect Power Cords and LAN Cable
[1] Check that the front cover is closed.
[2] Connect the power cord and LAN cable to the printer.
Closed
× 7

Installing 13
[3] Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

14 Leveling Printer
3 Leveling Printer
Follow these steps to adjust the left-to-right level of the printer.
Checking levelness
• Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance.
You may pinch your finger or get injured.
• Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover.
If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage to the printer.
[1] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
[2] Use the supplied levels to check if the printer is level left to right.
Position it in the center of following two places to check for levelness:
• Both left and right side ends of the base table.
[3] Check if the position of the air bubbles in the two levels are the same.
(The bubble does not have to be centered.)
• If the bubbles in both levels are not in the same position as in "NG"
example, adjust the left-to-right level.
"Adjusting left-to-right level" P. 15
• If the bubbles are in the same position as in "OK" example, the left-
to-right level adjustment is not needed.
"Turn on the power" P. 16
Adjusting left-to-right level of the printer
CAUTION
OK NG

Leveling Printer 15
Adjusting left-to-right level
[1] Using the double open end spanner, turn the lower nut of all two
leveling adjusters as shown in figure left to slightly lift the printer
rubber feet away from the table.
[2] Use the supplied levels to check if the printer is level left to right.
Position it in the center of following two places to check for levelness:
• Both left and right side ends of the base table.
[3] Adjust the leveling adjuster on the side where it is tilting the most.
• Use the double open end spanner supplied with the printer.
• In the following example, the right side is too low. The leveling adjuster on the right front of the printer should be adjusted.
Note
First check the levelness at all two places and then level the printer.
When leveling printer, make sure that a printer rubber feet will not be lifted more than 15 mm away from
the installation surface.
The leveling adjuster will come off from the printer and it may result in personal injury.
Printer
Printer
WARNING

16 Leveling Printer
Next, turn on the printer to see if the printer is level left-to-right.
[4] • If the position of the bubbles are the same on both sides, move to
Step 5.
• If not the same, go back to Step 3 to adjust the left-to-right level
again.
[5] Once the printer is leveled, tighten the upper nut of all two adjusters
with the supplied spanner until it reaches to the printer.
Important!
Check that all upper nuts of leveling adjusters (x2) reach to the printer. This will ensure the left-to-right level of the printer.
[6] Gently close the front cover.
"Turn on the power" P. 16
Turn on the power
[1] Check that the front cover is closed.
[2] Press the Power button on the front panel until the message
“Welcome” appears on the panel.
• The LED light on the front panel will turn on.
• The printer will start mechanical initialization.
Note
When the message "Welcome" appears and the LED lights on the panel turns on,
release the button.
OK NG

Leveling Printer 17
If the obstacle sensor lights up orange
Checking the levelness
[1] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
[2] Check the LED indicator on the obstacle sensor.
• If the sensor lights up green, the printer is already leveled. Close the
front cover and move to the next step.
"Printer Initial Setup" P. 19
• If the sensor lights up orange, level the printer until the green light
turns on.
"If the obstacle sensor lights up orange" P. 17
Note
With this condition, the printer cannot perform printer initialization, so an error message will appear on the front panel.
Follow the steps below to level the printer until the obstacle sensor lights up green.
[1] • Place the supplied levels on the base table as shown on the left and
adjust the left-to-right level. To adjust the levelness of the printer,
see the following section.
"Adjusting left-to-right level" P. 15
• Once the printer is level, check that the sensor lights up green and
remove the level from the printer.
[2] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.
OK No Good

18 Leveling Printer
[3] Press the Power button until the message “Power off” appears on the
front panel.
• The keys on the operation panel light out.
Note
When the message "Power off" appears on the panel, release the Power button.
[4] Wait for a few seconds, then reboot the printer.
• The keys on the operation panel light up.
Note
When the message "Welcome" appears and the LED lights on the panel turns on,
release the button.

Printer Initial Setup 19
4PrinterInitialSetup
Here is how to get started with your printer.
Note
Use one of the following methods to run the initial setup.
• Follow the instructions in the Startup Wizard to set up the settings via computer.
"Initial Setup Flow via Startup Wizard" P. 19
• Follow the instructions in this Guide to set up the settings from front panel.
"Initial Setup Flow via Front Panel" P. 21
Initial Setup Flow via Startup Wizard
Printer Initial Setup
Install MUTOH Status Monitor to your computer
Install MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM).
Activate the printer
Enter the activation code.
Congure the initial settings
Enter the IP address and congure the initial setup on MSM.
Perform initial ink charging
Install ink cartridges into the printer and perform ink charging.
Load a media for test printing.
Load a media for the nozzle check printing.
Run a nozzle check and perform cleaning
Run a nozzle check print and perform cleaning until all nozzles are clear.
Initial setup is now complete!

20 Printer Initial Setup
To run the initial setup through the Startup Wizard on MSM, install MSM on your computer.
Then follow the Startup Wizard to run the initial setup.
Powering on - Installing MSM
Note
• Make sure to install MSM stored in the supplied CD.
[1] Check that the front cover is closed.
[2] Use the LAN cable to connect the printer to your computer.
[3] Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Note
• The Startup Wizard will start up automatically.
•It does not automatically start, right click the icon of CD-ROM drive, open
the contents of CD with [Open], and double click MpTotalInst.exe.
[4] Follow the instructions on the Startup Wizard to setup.
• When setup is complete, carry out test printing.
"Test printing" P. 31
Note
• Please keep the supplied CD at hand. You will need it for reinstallation.
• If lost, you can download from MUTOH Club (user registration is required).
(MUTOH Club) https://club.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser