MUTOH Rockhopper II Series User manual

Multi-Purpose Eco-Solvent Production Printer

Rockhopper II

Rev. 1.0 AP-75095

User's Guide

Read This Manual Before Using The

Equipment.

Rockhopper II

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

Multi-Purpose Eco-Solvent Production Printer

Rockhopper II

Installation Manual included in the

User's Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction 3

1.1

Purpose of this manual 3

1.2

Safety instruction 3

2

Unpacking 4

2.1

Unpacking procedure 4

2.1.1

Unpacking packaging box of the main unit 4

2.1.2

Unpacking stand packaging box 5

2.2

Verification of packaged items 5

2.2.1

Packaging box of the main unit 5

2.2.2

Accessories box 6

2.2.3

Stand packaging box 6

3

Assembly 7

3.1

Assembling the stand 7

3.2

Installing the stand 7

3.3

Installing accessories 8

3.3.1

Installing the scroller receiver 8

3.3.2

Installing the waste fluid tank 9

3.4

Removal of protective packaging material 11

3.5

Installation of optional product 12

4

Installation 13

4.1

Choosing a place for the printer 13

4.1.1

Installation environment Requirements 13

4.1.2

Required space 14

4.2

Installing the printer 15

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1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of this manual

This manual explains the unpacking, assembly and installation operation procedures of the

Multi-Purpose Eco-Solvent Production Printer (Rockhopper II) made by MUTOH EUROPE N.V..

This manual is prepared for unpacking, assembly and installation of this printer.

Before unpacking, assembly and installation of the printer, first understand the contents and

directions in this manual.

CAUTION



No part of this product or manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by

any means, except for personal use, without the permission of MUTOH EUROPE N.V..



The product and the contents of this manual may be changed without prior notification.



MUTOH EUROPE N.V.. has made the best efforts to keep this publication free from error,

but if you find any uncertainties or misprints, please call us or call the shop where you bought

this product.



MUTOH EUROPE N.V.. shall not be liable for any damages or troubles resulting from the

use of this products or this manual.

1.2 Safety instruction

Safety terms in this manual are categorized into the following three types depending on the

degree of the risk (or the scale of accident).

Read the following explanations carefully, and follow the instructions in this manual.

Safety terms Details

WARNING

Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury.

CAUTION

Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderately or lightly) or damage to your

product.

NOTE

Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your product.

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2 Unpacking

The unpacking procedure and contents of the package are described below.

2.1 Unpacking procedure

The unpacking procedure is described below.

The product is sent to the user with 2 packages, 1 for the main unit and the other for the

stand.

CAUTION



When unpacking this product, always work with 4 people or more.



When removing this product from the packaging box, always remove the vinyl plastic, and

hold on the side of the product. Holding the unit over the vinyl plastic wrapping can result in

slippage and dropping the unit, resulting in damage.

2.1.1 Unpacking packaging box of the main unit

Unpack the package of the main unit according to the following procedure.

1. Move the packaging of the main unit to the location to unpack.

2. Remove the restraining bands.

3. Remove the top board, and take out the

packaging material (right upper side and

left upper side) and the scroller.

No. Name

1 Top board

2 Packaging material (right upper side)

3 Packaging material (left upper side)

4 Scroller

4. Remove the outer boards, and take out the

accessories box, and the packaging box of

the waste fluid tank.

No. Name

1 Outer board

2 Accessories box

3 Packaging box of the waste fluid tank

4

3

1

2

3

1

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2.1.2 Unpacking stand packaging box

Unpack the package of the stand according to the following procedure.

1. Move the packaging of the stand to the location to unpack.

2. Open the package, and take out the foot,

stay, and the four packaging materials.

No. Name

1 Stay

2 Foot

3 Packaging material

2.2 Verification of packaged items

After unpacking the packaging box, inspect to make sure that the unit is not damaged, and

that all necessary parts are present.

NOTE

 The contents of the packages may be different depending on the market where they are used.

Contact the nearest MUTOH local dealer for details.

 If any part is missing or broken, contact either of the following:



The shop where you bought your MUTOH printer.



Nearest MUTOH local dealer.

2.2.1 Packaging box of the main unit

No. Name Q’ty No. Name Q’ty

1 Main unit 1 set 3 Waste fluid tank 1 set

2 Scroller 1 4 Accessories box 1 set

3

1

3

2

1

2

3

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2.2.2 Accessories box

No. Name Q’ty No. Name Q’ty

1 Scroller receiver (left side) 1 11 Cable clamp 3

2 Scroller receiver (right side) 1 12 Screw driver 1

3 Power cable 1 13

4 14 User's Guide 1

5 Tube clamp 2 15 Quick Start Manual 1

6 Foot switch 1 16 Network board Operation manual* 1

7 Cleaning cloth for the cleaning wiper 1 set 17 Media Holder (left) 1

8

Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 30)

8 18 Media Holder (right) 1

9

Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16)

8 19 Installation sheets

10 Assembly tool (Hexagon wrench:

diagonal diameter 5mm)

1

2.2.3 Stand packaging box

No. Name Q’ty No. Name Q’ty

1 Stay 1 set 2 Foot 2

1

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11 12

13

14

16

15

17

18 19

1

2

* = included in User's Guide

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3 Assembly

The assembly of this product is described below.

CAUTION



When assembling this product, always work with 4 people or more.

3.1 Assembling the stand

Assemble the stand according to the following procedure.

1. Place the stand upside down as shown in

the figure.

2. Install the foot to the stay according to the

following procedure.

a) Attach two feet on the bottom of the stay

as shown.

b) Attach the hexagon socket head cap

screws (M6 x 30: each 4) to each foot.

c) Using the assembly tool, tighten the

hexagon socket head cap screws to install

the feet.

No. Name

1 Stay

2 Foot

3 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 30)

3. Assembling the stand is completed.

3.2 Installing the stand

Install the stand to the main unit according to the following procedure.

1. Place the stand with its feet on the floor.

2. With at least four persons, lift up the main

unit by holding it by the handles.

3. Place the main unit on the stand.

No. Name

1 Stand

2 Main unit

3 Handle

3

2

1

narrow

wide

narrow

wide

1

2

3

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4. Attach the hexagon socket head cap screws

(M6 x 16: 8) to the stand.

5. Using the assembly tool, tighten the hexagon

socket head cap screws to install the stand.

No. Name

1 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16)

2 Stand

3 Main unit

6. Installing the stand is completed.

3.3 Installing accessories

Installing procedure of the accessories is described below.

The accessories include scroller receivers and a waste fluid tank.

NOTE

 When installing the accessories, always work from the back of the main unit.

3.3.1 Installing the scroller receiver

Install the scroller receiver according to the following procedure.

1. Remove the handles from the main unit

according to the following procedure.

a) Using the assembly tool, loosen the eight

hexagon socket head cap screws.

b) Remove the following parts:



Handles (2)



Hexagon socket head cap screws (M6 x 16: 8)

No. Name

1 Handle

2 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16)

3 Main unit

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

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2. Install the scroller receivers (left/right) to

the main unit according to the following

procedure.

NOTE

 The right and left scroller receivers are not identical.

When viewed from the back of the main unit, the

scroller receiver (left) has an adjustment screw

on the left side.

a) Attach the scroller receiver (left) under

the bottom left side of the main unit.

b) Attach the four hexagon socket head cap

screws removed in Step 1 to the scroller

receiver (left).

c) Using the assembly tool, tighten the

hexagon socket head cap screws to install

the scroller receiver (left).

d) Install the scroller receiver (right) under

right bottom side of the main unit as in

Step a to Step c.

No. Name

1 Scroller receiver (left)

2 Scroller receiver (right)

3 Hexagon socket head cap screw (M6 x 16)

4 Main unit

3. Installing the scroller receiver is completed.

3.3.2 Installing the waste fluid tank

Install the waste fluid tank according to the following procedure.

1. Install the tank tray to the stand.

2. Install the waste fluid tank to the tank tray.

No. Name

1 Tank tray

2 Waste fluid tank

3 Stand

6

2

3

1

2

4

3

4

1

2

3

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3. Connect the waste tank cable to the

connector on the rear side of the main unit.

No. Name

1 Waste tank cable

2 Connector

4. Install the three cable clamps to the waste

tank cable.

5. Remove the protective sheet on the back of

the cable clamp.

6. Stick the cable clamp on the stand to fix the

waste tank cable.

No. Name

1 Waste tank cable

2 Cable clamp

7. Connect the waste fluid tube to the waste

fluid tank.

No. Name

1 Waste fluid tank

2 Waste fluid tube

NOTE

 Make sure to connect the waste fluid tube to the

waste fluid tank firmly. If the connection is

insufficient, the waste fluid will leak out.

8. Install the two tube clamps to the waste

fluid tube.

9. Remove the protective sheet on the back of

the tube clamp.

10. Stick the tube clamp on the stand to fix the

waste fluid tube.

No. Name

1 Waste fluid tube

2 Tube Clamp

3 Stand

11. Installing the waste fluid tank is completed.

1

2

1

2

3

2

1

2

1

3

2

1

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3.4 Removal of protective packaging material

Protective packaging material is attached in the following locations of this product.

Remove all protective packaging material according to the following procedure.

1. Remove tape from all parts of the product.

2. Remove the two anti-rubbing materials on

the top of the main unit.

No. Name

1 Anti-rubbing material

3. Remove the head unit fixture material from

inside the front cover according to the following

procedure.

a) Open the front cover.

CAUTION



Be careful not to pinch your fingers when

opening and closing the front cover.

No. Name

1 Front cover

b) Remove the two wing bolts.

c) Remove the head unit fixture material.

No. Name

1 Wing bolt

2 Head unit fixture material

d) Close the front cover.

No. Name

1 Front cover

4. Removal of protective packaging material is

completed.

1

2

1

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3.5 Installation of optional product

If optional product has been purchased at the same time, work according to the following

procedures.

TIP

 For the installation of options, see the following sections in the User's Guide.



Expansion memory: 7.5.1 Installing expansion memory



Winding unit: 7.5.2 How to use the winding unit



Hard disk: 7.5.3 Installation of the Hard disk



Scroller: 7.5.4 How to use the scroller (optional)



Scroller stocker 7.5.5 Using scroller stocker

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4 Installation

Product installation is explained below.

4.1 Choosing a place for the printer

Install the Product in a proper location referring to the following.

WARNING



Do not place the printer in a location under the following conditions. Doing so may cause the

product to fall, become damaged, or cause injury.



Unstable surfaces



Slanted surfaces



Locations that are subject to vibration from other product



Do not stand on the printer or place any heavy objects on it. Doing so may cause it to fall

over, become damaged, or cause injury.



Do not cover the ventilation hole of the printer with cloth, such as a blanket or table cloth.

Doing so could prevent the printer from ventilating and cause fire.



Keep the printer away from humid and busty areas. Failure to do so may result in electrical

shock or fire.

4.1.1 Installation environment Requirements

Choose a place for printer installation following the requirements of the table below.

Rockhopper II-50 11.7m

2

(133ft

2

) or larger. Frontage of 4.3m(14.3ft) or greater.

Rockhopper II-64 12.7m

2

(144ft

2

) or larger. Frontage of 4.7m(15.7ft) or greater.

Area

Rockhopper II-87 14.3m

2

(162ft

2

) or larger. Frontage of 5.3m(17.7ft) or greater.

Floor loading capability 2490Pa (300kg/m

2

) or over

Voltage AC100V - 120V or AC220V – 240V

Frequency 50/60Hz 1Hz

Electrical

Capacity AC100V - 120V: 3A or more

AC220V - 240V: 1.5A or more

Operational

conditions

 Temperature: 10 (50F) to 35 (95F)

 Humidity: 20% to 80%, without condensation

Printing precision

assurance range

 Temperature: 16 (60.8F) to 28 (82.4F)

 Humidity: 40% to 60%, without condensation

Rate of change  Temperature: No more than 2 (14.4F) per hour

 Humidity: No more than 5% per hour

Environmental

Storage

environment

 Temperature: -20 (-4F) to 60 (140F)

 Humidity: 5 to 85%, without condensation (When ink has been

discharged.)

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NOTE

 Avoid the following temperature and humidity conditions. Otherwise, printed images may appear

differently from what you expect:



Places where sudden changes in temperature and humidity are expected, even though the condition

is within the range written above.



Places where direct sunlight or excessive lighting are expected.



Places where air conditioners blow directly.

 MUTOH recommends that the printer should be installed where air conditioning can be adjusted easily.

4.1.2 Required space

Install the product on a flat surface that fulfills the following conditions.

NOTE

 See “7.2 Product Specifications” of the User's Guide for the information of the product.

a

e

d

c

b

a=1000mm (39.4ft.)

b=1000mm (39.4ft.)

c=2500mm (99.8ft.)

d=600mm (23.6ft.)

e=1250mm (49.2ft.)

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4.2 Installing the printer

To install the product, follow the steps below.

1. Move the product to where it will be installed.

2. Lock the casters.

3. Rotate the four adjusters in the

direction shown in the figure

to make the printer stable.

4. Jiggle the printer to make sure that it stable.

No. Name

1 Adjuster

2 Caster

The above concludes the installation procedure.

Other work is required before operating the product.

For details see the User's Guide.

1

2

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