MUTOH VJ-1628TD Installation guide

MUTOH
Brand
MUTOH
Model
VJ-1628TD
Category
Temperature & humidity sensors
Type
Installation guide

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VJ-1628TD/2628TD
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Please read this manual
before using
Thank you for purchasing a MUTOH product.
This manual explains the steps for unpacking, mount-
ing and basic installation before using the MUTOH
Full-color inkjet printer VJ-1628TD/2628TD.
This manual is intended for owners, installers, and
users of this product.
Understand the contents and instructions in this man-
ual before installing this product.
Installation flow chart
The broad steps for installation are shown below.
There are instructions for each section beginning on
the next page.
1Unpacking boxes
1.1Unpacking the printer box
1.2Unpacking the stand box
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Confirming bundled items
2.1Items in the printer box
2.2Items in the accessory box
2.3Items in the stand box
3Assembling
3.1
Procedure for assembling the stand
3.2Attaching the stand
3.3Detaching fastening materials
4Installation
4.1Installation environment
4.2Installation procedure
5
Connecting the power cable
6
Turning the power ON/OFF
7Installing the ink pack
8Loading the roll media
9
Checking the printing condition
10Manual composition
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1Unpacking boxes
Procedures for unpacking boxes are explained.
This product is packaged separately, divided into the
printer and the stand.
Make sure to unpack this product with
four persons or more.
While taking out the printer from the box,
make sure to remove the vinyl sheet.
1.1Unpacking printer box
Unpack the printer box in accordance with the following steps.
1.Carry the box to where you will unpack it.
2.Remove the bands.
3.Open the box and take out the following components.
Installation Manual (this manual)
Accessory box
1.2Unpacking stand box
Unpack the stand box in accordance with the following steps.
1.Carry the box to where you will unpack it.
2.Open the box and take out the components.
2 Confirming bundled items
After unpacking, please confirm that the product has
not damaged and no components are missing.
If any items are damaged or missing, contact
MUTOH local dealer.
2.1Items in the printer box
2.2Items in the accessory box
2.3Items in the stand box
No. Name Q'ty
 1 Printer main body 1 set
 2 Accessory box 1
 3 Installation Manual (this manual) 1
No. Name Q'ty
 1 Leg part (Right) 1
 2 Leg part (Left) 1
 3 Base parts 2
 4 Connector bar 1
 5 Waste fluid tank holder 1
 6 Hexagon socket head cap screws 8
 7 Waste fluid tank holder fixing screws 4
 8 Butterfly screws 8
 9 Hexagonal wrench 1
No. Name Q'ty
 1 Clean stick 10
 2 Forceps 1
 3 Flushing box sponge 5
 4 Spirit level 1
 5 Paper towel 5
 6 Waste fluid tank 1
 7 Tray 1
 8 MUTOH Status Monitor CD 1
 9 Quick Reference&Operation Manual CD 1
10 Counter weight 2
11 Roll-in T-slot Nut 8
12 Counter weight fixing screw 1
13 Using Quick Reference&Operation Manual CD 1
14 Printer Activation Guide 1
No. Name
No. Name
1 Top cover
2 Top board
3 Outer board
4 Center board
5 Side board A
6 Side board B
7 Cushion (Left)
8 Cushion (Right)
9 Accessory box
10 Installation Manual
(this manual)
11 Printer main body
NOTE
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No. Name
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No. Name
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4 Screw holes in base part
No. Name
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2 Base part
No. Name
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4 Screw holes in base part
No. Name
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2 Connector bar
No. Name
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4 Groove in connector bar
No. Name
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2 Connector bar
No. Name
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No. Name
1 Transfer stays
2 Stand
No. Name
3 Butterfly screws
No. Name
1 Leg part (Right)
2 Waste fluid tank holder
No. Name
3 Screws
No. Name
1 Transfer stays
2 Transfer brackets
No. Name
3 Stand
No. Name
1 Adjusters
No. Name
2 Stand
No. Name
1 Maintenance cover (Left)
No. Name
2 Tray
No. Name
1 Waste fluid tank holder
2 Waste fluid tank
3 Waste fluid tube
No. Name
4 Waste fluid sensor cable
5
Waste fluid sensor connector
3Assembling
This section explains how to assemble the printer.
Four or more persons are required to
assemble this printer.
3.1
Procedure for assembling the stand
Follow the procedure below to assemble the stand.
1.Follow the procedure below to assemble the right
stand.
a.Attach the right leg part to the right base part so
that four screw holes in the base part are at the
front.
b.Tighten two hexagon socket head cap screws using
a hexagonal wrench.
2.Assemble the left stand in the same way as in Step 1.
3.Fasten the connector bar to the right stand using
two hexagon socket head cap screws.
Attach the connector bar with the groove facing
the rear as shown below.
4.Fasten the connector bar to the left stand in the
same way as in Step 3.
5.Attach the waste fluid tank holder to the right
stand using four screws.
6.Shake the stand to make sure that each part is firmly
attached.
3.2Attaching the stand
Follow the procedure below to attach the stand to the
printer.
1.Turn the four adjusters as shown below to prevent
the stand from moving.
2.Insert the two transfer stays into the right and left
transfer brackets, lift the printer with four or more
people and place it on the stand.
3.Remove the two transfer stays and fasten the printer
to the stand using eight butterfly screws.
4.
Follow the procedure below to attach the waste fluid tank.
a.Place the waste fluid tank in the waste fluid
tank holder.
b.Attach the waste fluid tube to the tank.
c.Insert the waste fluid sensor cable into the
connector on the bottom of the printer.
3.3Detaching fastening materials
This product has fastening materials in the place
shown below.
Detach all protective materials in accordance with the
following steps.
1.Remove all tapes from each cover.
2.Open the front cover, then remove a screw from
the head unit fastening material (metal plate) and
remove the material.
3.Open the left maintenance cover, then place the tray.
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4.1.2Installation space
Install on a level floor which meets the following condition.
It has enough strength to support the weight of the
printer and the stand.
For the weight of the printer and the stand, refer to
the Operation Manual.
4.2 Installation procedure
Install this product to the installation place in accord-
ance with the list shown below.
1.Carry the printer to the installation place.
2.Turn the following adjusters in the direction as
shown below to prevent the printer from moving.
Stands: adjusters (4)
3.Set the spirit level on the right and left platens and
adjust so that the printer stays flat.
4.Confirm that the waste fluid valve is closed.
5
Connecting the power cable
This section explains how to connect the power cable.
Follow the steps below to connect the power cable.
1.Confirm that the product is turned OFF.
2.Connect the power cables (x 2) to the AC inlets (x 2)
on the rear of the product.
3.Correctly insert the power cable plug into the power
socket.
4 Installation
Procedures and environment for installing this product
are explained.
4.1Installation environment
Install this product to the appropriate place with refer-
ence to the following.
Do not install the printer in the follow-
ing places where there is a possibility
that the printer may be damaged or
might fall or be fallen by chance.
On a shaky stand
Slanting location
Places where vibration of other machines
etc. is transmitted.
Do not stamp on the printer or do not
place heavy things on top of it. The
printer may be damaged or might fall
or be fallen by chance.
Cover the printer with blanket and cloth
like tablecloth and do not close the vent.
If the vent is closed, the printer could
accumulate heat inside and may cause
fire.
Do not install the printer in a location
that has high humidity or is dusty.
It could lead to electric shock or fire.
4.1.1
Installation environmental condition
Select an installation location in accordance with the
table below.
For temperature and humidity, avoid locations
such as the following. There is a possibility that
the print quality will be affected.
Places where temperature or humidity may
rapidly change, even though within the required 
conditions.
Places that receive direct sunlight, increased illu-
mination or direct air, for example from an air
conditioner.
To keep the temperature and humidity constant, in-
stall this product in a location where the air condi-
tion is adjustable.
If the [Power] key is pressed, the product is turned
ON. Press the key again, and turn OFF the power.
NOTE
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No. Name
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No. Name
2 Adjuster
More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m2)
Power
Specifica-
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Environm-
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Floor strength of
installation place
Power
Supply
Frequency
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AC 90 V to 132 V / 198 V to 264 V
50/60Hz ± 1Hz
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Operative
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Printing
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coverage
Main: 3.0 A
Temperature: 20 °C to 32 °C
Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No Condensation
Temperature: 22 °C to 30°C
Humidity: 40 % to 60 %
Temperature: within 2 °C per hour
Humidity: within 5 % per hour
When Sleep Mode is ON:
Temperature: 10 ° C to 40 °C
Humidity: 20 % to 80 % ,
Storage life: four days (32 °C or higher)
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WARNING
NOTE
To use the two power cables plugged in the inlets,
a total capacity of 17 A or over is required. If the
power source cannot supply the required capacity,
plug the two power cables in the different power
sources respectively.
NOTE
Make sure that the included power ca
ble is used.
If other power cables are used, it may
cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cable. It
may cause an electric shock or fire.
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Turning the power ON/OFF
This section explains how to turn ON/OFF the printer.
6.1Turning the power ON
Follow the procedure below to turn ON the printer.
1.Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to
turn ON the printer.
The Power lamp on the operation panel lights up
in green.
The printer starts initial operation.
When the initial operation is complete, the printer
enters normal status.
6.2Turning the power OFF
Follow the procedure below to turn OFF the printer.
1.Regarding the operating condition of the printer,
confirm the following.
Printing or other operations are not in progress.
The operation panel is in normal status.
The head height adjustment lever is lowered.
2.Press the [Power] key on the operation panel to
turn OFF the printer.
If the operation panel is in the following status, the
power is ON.
The [Power] key is pressed in.
The Power lamp lights up in green.
Press the key once again and turn OFF the power.
"CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the operation
panel.
3.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
Maintenance starts.
The print head moves to the left.
"CR Maintenance: End" is displayed on the opera-
tion panel.
7Installing the ink cartridge
This section explains how to install ink cartridges.
Follow the steps below to install ink cartridges.
1.Turn ON the product.
The product starts initial operation.
After the initial operation is complete, "Select ink-
set: * " (refer to the following table for the charac-
ter * represents)is displayed on the operation panel.
2.Press the [+] key or [-] key on the operation panel
to select an ink set that matches the ink setting-
mode to be used.
Refer to the following table for each type of the
ink set.
3.Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.
"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the operation
panel.
4.Insert the each of the four ink cartridges into the
slots (numbered 1 to 4) of left side on the rear.
Slots for ink cartridges are specified depending on
colors of the ink cartridges.
The ink cartridge alignment differs depending on
the ink set. Refer to the following table or explana-
tory label near the slot.
4.Clean the cleaning wiper unit.
Operation Manual "6.2.4.1 Cleaning the
cleaning wiper unit"
5.Clean around the print head.
Operation Manual "6.2.4.2 Cleaning around
the print head"
Press the [Cancel] key if cleaning the cleaning wiper
unit and around the print head is not performed.
6.After cleaning is completed, press the [Enter] key
on the operation panel.
The print head returns to its original position.
The printer starts operating to turn the power OFF.
The operation panel displays "Power Off".
All the lamps on the operation panel and the LCD
monitor are turned OFF.
The printer automatically turns the power OFF.
SettingDescription
Eight colors (C, M, Y, K, Special color1
, Special color 2, Special color 3,
Special color 4)
8color
6color Six colors (C, M, Y, K, Special color 1
, Special color 2)
Different types of ink, four colors
(C-A, M-A, Y-A, K-A):
Insert two types of ink sets that have
different characteristic, each having
four colors of inks (C-A, M-A, Y-A,
K-A, and C-B, M-B,Y-B, K-B) into ink
cartridge slots, and perform printing
with the 1st ink set (C-A, M-A, Y-A, K-A).
Different types of ink, four colors
(C-B, M-B, Y-B, K-B):
Insert two types of ink sets that have
different characteristic, each having
four colors of inks (C-A, M-A, Y-A,
K-A, and C-B, M-B,Y-B, K-B) into ink
cartridge slots, and perform printing
with the 2nd ink set (C-B, M-B, Y-B,
K-B).
4color Head1
4color Head2
4color Double
Same types of ink, four colors
(C-A, M-A, Y-A, K-A, and C-B, M-B,
Y-B, K-B)
Insert the same types of four ink color
(C-A, M-A, Y-A, K-A, and C-B, M-B,
Y-B, K-B)into the ink cartridge slot,
and perform printing.
 No. Name
1 Ink cartridge
2 Ink cartridge slot 1
3 Ink cartridge slot 2
 No. Name
4 Ink cartridge slot 3
5 Ink cartridge slot 4
1K-A K K
2 C-A C C
3 M-A M M
4 Y-A Y Y
4color 8color 6color
Cartridge
Slot No.
Inkset
NOTE
TIP
If the head height is set to High or Mid, "Set Height
to Low" is displayed on the operation panel,and the
printer stops the procedure to turn the power OFF.
To restart the procedure, return the head height to
Low.
Operation Manual "4.2.5.2 When setting the
head height to Low"
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8 Loading the roll media
This section explains how to load roll media.
Place the roll media in the center of the printer.
Follow the steps below to load roll media.
1. Release the tension roller.
2. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll
media holders, and stretch the levers wider than
the width of the roll media.
3. Tighten the left roll media holder.
4. Attach the roll media to the left roll media holder.
5.Attach the right roll media holder to the roll media
and tighten the fixing lever.
5.In the same way in step 4, insert the four ink car-
tridges into the slots (numbered 5 to 8) of the right
side on the rear.
Slots for ink cartridges are specified depending on
colors of the ink cartridges.
The ink cartridge alignment differs depending on
the ink set. Refer to the following table or explana-
tory label near the slot.
"Ink Refill **%" is displayed on the operation
panel and ink replenishment starts.
The ink replenishment takes about 12 minutes.
Ink filling operation and pause operation are
repeated during the ink replenishment.
When "100%" is displayed, the ink replenishment
is complete.
After the ink replenishment is complete, "Media
End" is displayed on the operation panel.
6. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll
media holders, slide the roll media to the center
and tighten the levers.
7. Turn the printer ON.
The printer starts initial operation.
"Media End" is displayed on the operation panel.
8.Raise the media loading lever.
"Lever Up" is displayed on the operation panel.
9. Open the front cover.
10.Pass the media over the fixing roller on the tension
roller, and insert it into the media feed slot.
When using the heavy take-up unit, refer to
"3.5.1.5 Loading roll media in the heavy take-up
unit" and "3.5.1.6 Setting roll media to the heavy
take-up unit" in the Operation Manual.
 No. Name
1 Ink cartridge
2 Ink cartridge slot 5
3 Ink cartridge slot 6
 No. Name
4 Ink cartridge slot 7
5 Ink cartridge slot 8
1K-B SP1 SP1
2 C-B SP2 SP2
3 M-B SP3 Cleaning liquid
4 Y-B SP4 Cleaning liquid
4color 8color 6color
Cartridge
Slot No.
Inkset
No. Name
1 Tension roller
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
No. Name
2 Fixing lever
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
2 Roll media holder (Right)
No. Name
3 Roll media
4 Fixing levers
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
No. Name
2 Roll media
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Right)
2 Roll media
No. Name
3 Fixing lever
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
2 Roll media holder (Right)
No. Name
3 Roll media
4 Fixing levers
No. Name
1 Media loading lever
No. Name
1 Front cover
No. Name
1 Ink gutter cover
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Fixing roller
No. Name
3 Tension roller
4 Media feed slot
Do not perform the following operations during
ink filling.
Do not turn the printer OFF.
Do not unplug the power cable.
Do not open the front cover.
Do not raise the media loading lever.
NOTE
If the Nozzle check printing is performed immediately
after the ink replenishment is complete, the following
results may occur.
Printed line becomes blurred.
Printing partially.
In such cases, follow the Operation Manual "6.2.3
Head cleaning" and charge a small amount of ink.
Then, check the printing result.
If there is no improvement in the print result even
after refilling a small amount of ink, leave the printer
for one hour or more, and refill a small amount of
ink again.
If there is still no improvement, contact MUTOH
local dealer.
NOTE
Be sure to press the roll media holders against the
printer while locking them.
NOTE
Remove all ink gutter covers when loading the fabric
media (VJ-1628TD: 7 pieces, VJ-2628TD: 11 pieces).
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dia at least 5 mm outside from the edges of the press-
urizing roller. Failing to do so may cause the media
to slip or wrinkle while being printed on.
NOTE
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13.If the distance between the edge of the roll media and
the pressurizing roller is less than 5 mm, follow
the procedure below to adjust the position of the
roll media.
a.Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left
roll media holders, and move the roll media to
the right or left.
b.After moving the roll media, tighten the fixing
levers.
14.Lower the media loading lever.
15.Close the front cover.
9
Checking printing conditions
Check the condition of the print head after the ink re-
plenishment.
1.Turn ON the printer and load the roll media.
8 Loading the roll media
2.Confirm that the printer functions normally.
3.Press the [<] key on the operation panel for two
seconds or more.
Nozzle check printing starts.
4.Check the sample print for blurred or missing
parts in the check pattern.
5.If the nozzle check result indicates that there is a
problem such as mentioned above in the check pat-
tern, clean the head.
Press and hold the [Cleaning] key on the operation
panel for two seconds or more.
"Cleaning **%" is displayed on the operation panel.
6.Head cleaning starts.
If one time of head cleaning was not enough to re-
move blurred or missing parts in the check pattern,
perform powerful cleaning.
If those problems above were not improved after a
few times of head cleaning, refer to the Operation
Manual "7 Troubleshooting" and perform required
procedures.
7.Perform nozzle check again and check the condi-
tion of the print head.
11.Pull the roll media approximately 1 m out of the
media feed slot, which is inside the front cover.
12.While holding the front end of the roll media, wind
the media back for a short distance by turning the
flanges of the roll media holders so that the media
is not slack or slanted.
NOTE
No. Name
1 Media loading lever
No. Name
1 Media loading lever
No. Name
1 Front cover
No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left)
2 Roll media holder (Right)
No. Name
3 Roll media
4 Fixing levers
No. Name
1 Roll media
2 Media loading mark
No. Name
3 Front roller
No. Name
1 Roll media
No. Name
2 Media feed slot
No. Name
1 Paper media
No. Name
2 Pressurizing roller
No. Name
1 Fabric media
No. Name
2 Pressurizing roller
1
Be sure to press the roll media holders against the
printer while locking them.
NOTE
If you release your grip on the roll media while it
is being wound, the media may slip off the media
feed slot and fall behind the printer.
Make sure that the right end of the roll media does
not go beyond the media loading mark. It may af-
fect print quality
When you use the paper media, pass the media
through the bottom of the front roller.
NOTE
When loading paper media, set each side of the me-
dia at least 5 mm inside from the edges of the pressu-
rizing roller. Failing to do so may cause the media to
slip or wrinkle while being printed on.
NOTE
1
When applying pressure on the media, lower the
media loading lever further.
NOTE
1
When using fabric media, always use the take-up
unit. Refer to "3.5.1.3 Setting roll media to the take-
up unit" in the Operation Manual.
NOTE
VJ-1628TD/2628TD INSTALLATION MANUAL
10Manual composition
This product includes the following manuals.
Installation Manual (this manual)
This manual explains the procedures of unpack
ing, installing, and the basic set up.
Using Quick Reference and Operation
Manual CD
This manual explains the procedures of viewing
Quick Reference and Operation Manual which are
contained in the CD-ROM.
Product Activation Guide
This manual explains the procedures when the
printer starts up first time.
Quick Reference(CD-ROM)
Quick Reference is excerpts of functions used daily.
Operation Manual (CD-ROM)
The Operation Manual explains the basic installat
ion, daily use and applicable functions.
Quick Reference and Operation Manual are con
tained in the same CD-ROM.
For viewing Quick Reference and Operation Man
ual, refer to "Using Quick Reference and Opera
tion Manual CD" bundled with the printer.
Quick Reference is in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat
Reader 5.0 or above is required to view it.
Adobe Reader is available for free download at
Adobe's website.
The Operation Manual of this product is created
with the HTML format and can be viewed using
browsers such as Internet Explorer.
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MUTOH VJ-1628TD Installation guide

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Model
VJ-1628TD
Category
Temperature & humidity sensors
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