Polyprint TEXJET PLUS User manual

TEXJET PLUS
Digital Textile Garment Printer
Users Manual

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No part of this publication may be reproduced mechanically or electronically or in any form without the prior written permission
of Polyprint S.A. The information in this manual is for informational use only, is subject to change without notice and should not
be construed as a commitment by Polyprint S.A. Polyprint S.A. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this document. Polyprint is a trademark or trade name of Polyprint S.A., Thessaloniki, Greece.
Federal copyright laws permit you to make a backup of software included with Texjet Plus for archival purposes only. Any other
duplication of this software, including copies offered through sale, loan, rental or gift is a violation of law, and subject to both
criminal and civil penalties.
POLYPRINT SA
Digital Textile Printing Solutions
Monastiriou 301, 54628
Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
www.polyprint.gr
Technical Support
Tel. [phone]
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Table of contents
Introduction to TEXJET Plus 4
Safety Instructions 5
Unpacking the printer 8
Working Space 9
Removing the transport fixtures 9
Hardware 10
Introduction to equipment 10
Extra equipment 11
Name and location of the components 12
Assembling and setting up the printer 15
Instructions for the Texjet+ chips/cartridges 15
Maintenance tank chip resetting procedure 17
Panel instruction for “NON-GENUINE” message 18
Correct Ink Assignment 19
How to fill and refill the cartridges 19
Cable Connection Interface 23
Data cable 23
Start-up and ink loading 24
User handling of the printer 25
Printing with TexJet Plus 25
Light indications on the TexJet Plus 26
The preparation of the black textile 27
Fixation of the Textile 28
Maintenance 29
Basic Maintenance 29
Weekly Maintenance 31
Monthly Maintenance 34
6 Month and 1 Year Maintenance 37
Transporting the printer 38
Guidelines for Storage and Handling of the Inks 39
How to apply the different platens 40
Software 47
System requirements 47
Driver Installation 48
Texjet RIP software installation 53
Troubleshooting 56
Printer Specification 62
Declaration of Conformity 63
Warranty Terms and Conditions 64

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Introduction to Texjet Plus
Congratulation on your purchase of the Texjet Plus, which we developed especially for the use of
garment printing
The Texjet Plus is an inkjet printer that has been made to print to many type of garment or fabric material
as cottons, polyester, wool, leather etc. The Texjet Plus uses water based pigment inks, which work with
the most types of garment.
Texjet Plus uses up to 8 colors/9 cartridge system (2xCMYK, CMYK+4xWhite or other combinations)
The system is based on a standard inkjet technology (the Epson 3880 printer is the heart of the system).
The printer has been modified to work with the Texjet RIP software which is included with your Texjet
Plus.
Texjet RIP is used to print the white under base (under the colors). You can create the images in your
favorite program Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or Corel Draw and then simply import them into
Texjet RIP to print to shirts.
Texjet Plus prints on 100% cotton with the best results. It will print also on 50% cotton/50% polyester
blends, and many other natural and synthetic materials.

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Safety Instructions
Read these instructions carefully before operating the equipment. Follow the instructions given in this manual
or directly on the machine and the accessories, to prevent damage to the equipment or your health.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury
Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment
Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer
When choosing a place for this product
Carry the product by 2 or more persons
Don’t lift the product fromthe side covers
Place this product on a flat, stable surface. The surface should be at least 64x59cm. Texjet stand
recommended
This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle
The printer must only be used indoor
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep this product away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations
Keep this product away from dusty areas
If you use a stand, the stand must be at least 64x59cm and able to support 125Kg (275lb)
Operate the machine in an environment with a temperature range of 10-30 degrees Celsius
The humidity must be between 20-80% none condensing
Before moving the printer to other position, empty the maintenance tank from the remaining ink
Always put the printer into a place where the lighting is sufficient
Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged
When setting up this product
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord
Make certain that the source voltage is the same as the rated voltage, listed on the serial
number/rating plate. If the product has an AC rating different from available power source, do not
connect it to the power source
Remove all transport fixtures before starting up the product
Use the type of power source indicated on this products label
Connect all equipment to grounded outlets. Do not use the same outlet for any other system such
as a copy machine or an air control unit that turn on and off
If you are using an extension cord make sure the power ampere rate does not exceed the cord
ampere rate of the product

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Keep electromagnetic devices and other potential sources with magnetic fields away from your
product
Do not unplug the printer to shut it off. Use the power button instead. Do not unplug the printer
until the power light is off
Don’t push or pull with excess force the tray (table)
Do not block any of the printer vents or insert anything foreign in its slots
Fill the cartridges with ink and place them in to the printers slot before starting up the printer
Ensure to remove the orange plug from the air inlet on the cartridges before placing it in to the
printer slot
After filling the cartridges with ink, always put back the color plug in to the cartridge hole
Ensure to fill the correct color into the ink cartridges and the correct ink amount not higher or
lower than the cartridge ink limits
Do not connect the printer with the USB cable to the computer before installing the Epson 3880
printer driver.
When using this product
Always disconnect the printer from the power source while performing any maintenance or repair
procedures
No work should be performed on the unit by persons unfamiliar with basic safety measures for
electronics and mechanics
Always keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children
When handling inks make sure to wear gloves
Avoid skin and eye contact with inks. If ink does get on your skin wash it thoroughly with soap
and water. If it gets on your eyes flush them out immediately with water
Wear glasses and gloves when splashing or spraying the pre-treatment on the material
Do not let the power cord be damaged
Observe all relevant local, National and International regulations in connection with safety and
this machine. This includes electrical, mechanical and environmental issues
Follow the advised schedule for maintenance to guarantee smooth operation of the equipment
During maintenance don’t let the Printhead for long time disconnected from the capping station
Do not insert object through the slots
Take care not to spill liquid on this product
Always make sure that the print head has a sufficient distance from material you print on. A direct
contact between the print head and the printing media may destroy the print head.
Store the ink and ink cartridges in a clean, dry area, with temperatures between 10 and 30 degrees
Celsius.
If you store the cartridge in a cold environment and are ready to use them, set them at room
temperature before you use them
The maintenance tank must be reset before the ink level drops below 20%. It is recommended to
reset the tank after the ink level drops below 50%.
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges. This could damage the Printhead.
Do not touch the IC chip on the cartridges. Do not spill liquid on it. This will affect the normal
printing operations

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If you remove the ink cartridges, make sure to place them in a bag individually to keep them away
from dust, dirt and debris
Do not attempt to service this product yourself
Do not modify the product without prior consent of POLYPRINT SA.
Contact your local dealer in case you need help
The product should not be disposed into the normal household waste stream
Do not discard the inks into any sewers, into any body of water, or on the ground.
We decline all responsibility of damages resulting by inadequate, neglectful or improper installation of
the equipment as well as by improper utilization or non-compliance with the operational instructions.
We repute that by the time of issuing the present instructions manual, the contents are correct.
We reserve the right to modify without any notice, the specifications and performances of the product and
the present manual.

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Unpacking the printer
•Open the box and remove the items that fix the printer into the box:
•Remove the carton box by lifting it above the level of the printer:
: Lift the product by 2 or more persons out of the box due to heavy weight (~80kg).

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Place this product on a flat, stable surface. The surface should be at least 64x59cm. Texjet stand
recommended
Working Space:
Removing the transport fixtures
•Remove all the tapes of the printer’s housing
•Remove the yellow safety bar that keeps the tray steady during transportation (do NOT
throw away this fixture, because you will need it for future transportation of the
printer):
1. Remove the screw no1
2. Slowly take the tray out manually
3. Remove the screw no2
4. When finished, put the screw no1 back to its place and tighten the screw no2 onto
the yellow bar.

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Hardware:
What’s in the box:
Introduction to equipment
TexJet+T-shirt Printer
9 refillable cartridges and 9 spare arc chips
1 Maintenance Tank chip Reseter
1 short USB-2 cable Type A-B M/M
2 power cables EU and UK standards
1 Ethernet cable
Polyprint DVD with USB Dongle
1 mohair roller
5 Funnels
1 pipette
5 Transparent films for nozzle check
2 swabs for maintenance

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Equipment and consumables which are not included in the standard box but necessary to work
with this product
Extra equipment
PC workstation with Windows platform
The System Requirements for using the Texjet Rip software:
Minimum Specs
• Multicore 2Ghz CPU
• 1 GB RAM
• Hard Disk 60 GigaByte (2 GB for istallation + 10GB min for spooling)
• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003/2008 (32/64 bit)
• Network / USB (according to the printer)
• Display Adapter min 65000 colors, min res. 1024x768.
• Mouse
•USB2 connection interface
•2 USB ports free (for dongle and printer)
Recommended
•Intel Core i5/7 - AMD +2Ghz, (dualcore or more)
•HDD1 Tbyte (7200rpm+)
•Ram2 Gbyte
Consumables for printing
•Inks available in 4 colors and White: PD201 Cyan, PD202 Magenta, PD203 Yellow,
PD204 Black, PD205 White. Available as:
oBulk Ink in 250ml, 1Lt bottles and 20lt containers.
•Pre-treatment liquid: PD206 Pre-coating, 1Lt bottles and 20lt containers.
•Flushing solution: PD207 Cleaner 2Lt bottles
Equipment for shirt printing:
•Frame System 34x56cm
•Polo plate 40x50cm
•Mini plate 28x32cm
•Sleeves plate 15x30cm
•Universal plate 33x45cm
•Max 42x60 cm
•Textile glue in spray cans for T-Shirt plates
Equipment for fixation
•T-Shirt heat press for water based inks
Equipment for dark shirt printing:
•Electrical liquid spray gun (Wagner 550W)
•Protection paper, package 500 sheets dimension 40Χ60cm.
Software for spotting images:
•Photoshop version 7 and higher to spot images

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Name and location of the components
TexJet+ Exterior components
1. Top Board Cover
2. Epson Panel Display
3. Cartridge Holder Cover
4. T-shirt Tray
5. Maintenance Tank
6. Texjet Plus Panel Display
7. Cable Connection Interface
Epson’s Panel Display
1. Power ON/OFF
2. Delete button (for 3 secs)
3. LED light error indicators
4. Epson Display (shows the printer status, ink levels, menu, error messages etc)
5. Left arrow (also ‘back’)
6. Up arrow
7. Right arrow (also ‘menu’ button. Press it for 3’’ for normal head cleaning)
8. Down arrow
9. Enter button (press it to select the respective option when prompted)

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TexJet’s plus Panel Display
(2nd function line Normal Operation)
The large green button’s function is an exact duplicate of the ‘HOME’ button
No9.
1. TexJet’s Plus Display
2. Move table Up
With Shift: enable the special function, to recover from load paper error
Keeping hold during power ON: Diagnostic mode.
3. Move table Down
With Shift: enter/exit the maintenance mode for the printer
4. Shift operation button
5. Automatic height adjustment
6. Move table manually Out
With Shift: enable the automatic table movement for the dark t-shirts
7. Move table manually In
8. Move table automatically at the Eject position
9. Move table automatically at the Home position
With Shift: disable the automatic table movement for the dark t-shirts
10. LED lights Error/Status/Copies/Limit indicators. The keyboard is only activated
when the ‘Status’ LED light remains always ON.

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(1st function line Shift Operation)
Press ‘Shift’ and within 10’’ press any other button. This procedure will enable
the 1st function line on the button and the respective attributes.

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Assembling and setting up the printer
Instructions for the Texjet+ chips/cartridges
Chip installation on the refillable cartridges
-Step 1: Detach the removable part on the top of the refillable cartridge that holds the Auto
Reset Chip (ARC) using an object with a sharp edge:
-Step 2: Remove the original Epson chip from the original Epson cartridge (of the same
respective color):
-Step 3: Install the original Epson chip in its dedicated place on the refillable cartridge.

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-Step 4: Attach the removable part that holds the ARC on top of the original Epson chip:
The auto-reset chip resets itself. The user only has to release the cartridge via the push-button
and then put it back inside. The respective icon on the display showing the ink level should be
full.

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The maintenance tank must be reset before the ink level drops below 20%. It is
recommended to reset the tank after the ink level drops below 50%.
Maintenance tank chip resetting procedure
After resetting it, always empty the maintenance tank from the remaining ink
inside.
In order to reset the maintenance tank, the printer must be in “Diagnostic mode”. You cannot
reset the tank in normal mode. The procedure is as follows:
-Step 1: Turn off the printer and remove the maintenance tank. Turn the printer on again in
diagnostic mode by pressing and holding the F1 button before pressing Power On. The printer
must start in diagnostic mode with the maintenance tank removed. Since the maintenance tank is
not inside, after initialization you should see the message “INSTALL MAINTENANCE
CARTRIDGE” on the top display.
-Step 2: Empty the remaining ink and reset the chip using the chip Resetter. All the pins of
the Resetter should make contact with the tank’s chip. At first contact, the LED light should
blink red. Wait until the LED light turns green (green means the tank is reset).
-Step 3: Insert the maintenance tank in the printer and press the “Eject” button once. If the
procedure is done properly, you should see a completely full maintenance cartridge.
-Step 4: In order to proceed with the normal printing procedure, turn the printer off and
restart it in normal mode.
*If instead of “ready” message, the “NON-GENUINE” message appears at the panel display,
then follow the panel instructions. For more details refer to Panel instruction for “NON-
GENUINE” message bellow.

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Panel instruction for “NON-GENUINE” message
Proceed as the panel instructions suggest (press down and then select yes to accept).
If the ink level icon of the maintenance tank still remains blank (“NON-
GENUINE”) the user must always check visually the real ink level of the tank and empty it
when needed.
The correct ink assignment is shown below:
Correct Ink Assignment
Slot No.
Epson original cartridge
Texjet+cartridge
1
Matt Black (MK)
Black
2
Photo Black (PK)
Black
3
Light Black (LK)
White
4
Light Light Black (LLK
White
5
Cyan (C)
Cyan
6
Magenta (M)
Magenta
7
Light Cyan (LC)
White

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Light Magenta (LM)
White
9
Yellow (Y)
Yellow
How to fill and refill the cartridges
Do not refill the cartridges while they are inserted into the printer. First
remove them from the printer and then proceed to the refilling procedure.

1. Use the 20ml syringe provided with the printer (the user can always use a syringe with a
different capacity as long as it has the same neck diameter that fits in the cartridge’s supply
hole). Remove the rubber seal from the cartridge’s supply hole:
80ml cartridges:
2. Place the cartridge so that the supply hole is facing up. This is done to avoid ink spilling
from the cartridge. Insert the syringe containing the ink and repeat to the point where the ink
has filled up about 90% of the cartridge:

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3. After completion of the refilling procedure, put the rubber seal back to its place and make
sure that it is fully inserted.
4. Lastly, before inserting the cartridge into the printer’s respective slot, make sure that you
have removed completely the air supply rubber seal: