Seiko IP-4500 MKII User manual

User's Guide (Basic Operations)
Color Inkjet Printer
IP-4500
IP-4500 MK
II
IP-4010
IP-4010 MK
II
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
Read this User's Guide to use the printer safely and
properly. Keep this manual in a place where you
can quickly access it at any time.

IP-4500/4010 Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide
Documents Number U00043777154
First Edition, December 2000
Second Edition, April 2001
Third Edition, September 2001
Fourth Edition, January 2002
Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002 by Seiko I Infotech Inc.
All rights reserved
Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the
specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for
any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials
presented, including but not limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.
Please address any questions, comments, and suggestions to:
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
31-1, kameido 6-chome
koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0071, Japan
This manual acknowledges the following trademarks:
SII is a trademark of Seiko I Infotech Inc.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.
Durch die Kennzeichnung dieses Produktes mit dem CE-Zeichen erklärt Seiko den folgenden
Direktiven der Europäischen Union zu entsprechen (mit Wirkung vom siehe Datum):
Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 73/23/EEC ergänzt durch EG-Direktive 93/68/EEC, Angleichung
der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich Geräten mit niedriger
Betriebsspannung.
Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 89/336/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen
Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich elektromagnetischer Kompatibilität.
Den vollständigen Text dieser Erklärung einschließlich der Definition der entsprechenden
Direktiven sowie der jeweiligen Standards erhalten Sie von Ihrem Seiko Colorgrafx Systems
Kundendienst oder Ihrem Seiko Engineering Systems Kundendienst.

Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-4500/IP-4500MKII,
IP-4010/IP-4010MKII Color Inkjet Printer (simply called the printer
below).
The following four types of printer are available from media (pa-
per) sizes supported and print speed.
- IP-4500: 54" printer
- IP-4500MKII: High speed print 54" printer
- IP-4010: 36" printer
- IP-4010MKII: High speed print 36" printer
Also, one of the following controllers can be installed in the printer:
- SCSI controller
IP-4500-00 (IP-4500)
IP-4010-00 (IP-4010)
IP-4500-02 (IP-4500MKII)
IP-4010-02 (IP-4010MKII)
- Network controller
IP-4500-01 (IP-4500)
IP-4010-01 (IP-4010)
IP-4500-03 (IP-4500MKII)
IP-4010-03 (IP-4010MKII)
The printer with a SCSI controller is supplied with theIP-4500/
IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide (Basic Op-
erations) (this manual).
The printer with a network controller is supplied with two manu-
als:
- IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide
(Basic Operations)
- IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide
(Function Settings)
Introduction

This manual, the IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII
User's Guide (Basic Operations), describes the features of the
printer, names of components, information to be known before use,
and basic operations, such as how to turn the power on and off and
set paper and ink.
TheIP-4500/IP-4500MKII,IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide
(Function Settings) explains how to set functions of the printer.
For details on the printer function settings, seethe separate User's
Guide (Function Settings).
The SCSI controller has some different functions and operation
panel menus from those of the network controller. If they are dif-
ferent, the functions and menus of both the controllers are described.
Read the appropriate description for your printer.
The following items should be read before reading Section 1.
- Deliverables
- Safety precautions
- Handling precautions
- Manual legend (notation rules)
Read these items to use the printer safely and properly. Keep this
manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time.

i
Deliverables
The printer components, including options, are installed on the main
unit on delivery. Make sure that the following items are present.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the shop where you
purchased the product or the nearest service dealer.
Printer main unit <1>
• IP-4500-00 (54" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface))
• IP-4500-01 (54" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface))
• IP-4500-02 (High speed print 54" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface))
• IP-4500-03 (High speed print 54" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface))
• IP-4010-00 (36" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface))
• IP-4010-01 (36" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface))
• IP-4010-02 (High speed print 36" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface))
• IP-4010-03 (High speed print 36" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface))
One of the controllers must be selected on shipment.
Basic components

ii
Power cable <1>
Roll paper
<IP-4500: 54",1>
<IP-4010: 36",1>
User's Guide
(Basic Operations)
<1 copy>
User's Guide
(Function Settings)
(Supplied with network controller)
<1 copy>
Quick Reference Guide
<1 copy>
Scroller
<IP-4500: 54",1>
<IP-4010: 36",1>
Software set
(Supplied with network controller)
<1>
Ink kit 6 colors IP-838
(Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm)
<1>
SCSI cable
<1>
(Supplied with SCSI controller)
Accessories

iii
Waste ink bottle IP-841
<1>
Ink cartridges IP-XXX
(Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm)
See page 1-8 for the item
number.
Paper IP-XXX
(Various types)
See page 1-7 for the
item number.
* : Options and consumables can be ordered separately.
Scroller
<IP-4500: IP-842, 1>
<IP-4010: IP-843, 1>
Replaceable cutter blade
IP-844
<1>
Cleaning Kit CH-98
(For printer cleaning,
recommended)
<1 set>
Winder
<IP-4500: IP-240, 1 set>
<IP-4010: IP-241, 1 set>
- Winder unit
- Scroller
- Paper tube
- Document pocket
- Roll cover
Paper bucket
<IP-4500: IP-230, 1 set>
<IP-4010: IP-231, 1 set>
- Roll cover
- Document pocket
- Paper bucket
Options
Consumables
Wipe stick
(For cleaning bottom of the carriage)
<100 pieces>

iv
Example of symbols:
This symbol ( ) denotes items that require special care
while executing a certain procedure or operation.
This symbol ( ) denotes items that are forbidden.
This symbol ( ) denotes items you should follow to
prevent accidents or injury.
Safety Precautions
The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper
use of the plotter and to prevent the plotter from being damaged.
Follow the instructions marked with the symbol.
Minor personal injury or product and/or
peripheral damage failure to follow the
guidelines marked with this symbol could
result in minor personal injury or product and/
or peripheral damage.
Severe personal injury or death
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with
this symbol could result in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
CAUTION

v
Symbolbeispiele:
Dieses Symbol ( ) kennzeichnet Vorschriften, deren
besondere Beachtung während der Ausführung von
bestimmten Vorgängen und Operationen nötig ist.
Dieses Symbol ( ) kennzeichnet Gegenstände, die ver-
boten sind.
Dieses Symbol ( ) kennzeichnet Vorschriften, die
Unfälle oder Verletzungen verhindern sollen.
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Die folgenden Symbole erscheinen in diesem Handbuch, um den
ordnungsgemäßen Gebrauch des Plotters sicherzustellen und den
Plotter vor Beschädigung zu schützen.
Bitte beachten Sie die mit dem Symbol gekennzeichneten
Anweisungen.
Leichte Körperverletzung oder Beschädigung
des Produkts und/oder der Peripherie
Nichtbeachtung der mit diesem Symbol
gekennzeichneten Vorschriften kann zu leichter
Körperverletzung oder Beschädigung des
Produkts und/oder der Peripherie führen.
Schwere Körperverletzung oder Lebensgefahr
Nichtbeachtung der mit diesem Symbol
gekennzeichneten Vorschriften kann zu
schwerer Körperverletzung und Lebensgefahr
führen.
Warnung
Vorsicht

vi
Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT
plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire
or electric shock.
Make sure the printer is well grounded. If it is not grounded, a short
circuit may cause fire or electrical shock.
DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer. DO NOTrepair the printer
by yourself. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock or other accidents.
DO NOT damage, break, process, or heat the power cable. If it is dam-
aged, replace it with a new one. Using a damaged power cable may
cause fire or electric shock.
NEVER use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place
where it can possibly be splashed by any liquids. If any liquids get into
the printer, it could lead to fire, electric shock, or other serious acci-
dents.
DO NOT remove the fixed covers of the printer because they contain
high-voltage and extremely hot parts. Careless removal might result in
an electric shock or burn.
DO NOT allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts of the printer.
Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
DO NOT disconnect or connect the power cable with wet hands. Doing
so may lead to electric shock.
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable immediately during a
thunder storm.
WARNING