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VJ-2638/1638/1638W INSTALLATION MANUAL
Please read this manual
before using
Thank you for purchasing a MUTOH product.
This manual explains the steps for unpacking,
mount i n g an d basic installation befo re
using the MUTOH Full-color inkjet printer VJ-
2638/1638/1638W.
This manual is intended for owners, installers,
and users of this product.
Understand the contents and instructions in this
manual before installing this product.
Installation ow chart
The broad steps for installation are shown
below.
Th ere are in s truc t i o n s fo r ea c h secti o n
beginning on the next page.
Unpacking boxes1
Unpacking the printer box1.1
Unpacking the stand box1.2
Conrming bundled items2
Items in the printer box2.1
Items in the accessory box2.2
Items in the stand box2.3
Assembling3
Procedure for assembling the 3.1
stand
Attaching the stand3.2
Detaching fastening materials3.3
Installation4
Installation environment4.1
Installation procedure4.2
Connecting the power cable5
Turning the power ON/OFF6
Product activation7
Setting the display language 8
and units
Installing the ink cartridge9
Loading the roll media10
Checking the printing 11
condition
Manual
composition12
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Unpacking boxes1.
Proce du re s for unpackin g 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.
Unpacking printer box1.1
Unpack the printer box in accordance with the
following steps.
Carry the box to where you will unpack it. 1.
Remove the bands.2.
Open the box and take out the following 3.
components.
Installation Manual (this manual)•
Accessory box•
Unpacking stand box1.2
Unpack the stand box in accordance with the
following steps.
Carry the box to where you will unpack it.1.
Open the box and take out the components.2.
Confirming bundled 2.
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.
Items in the printer box2.1
Items in the accessory box2.2
No. Name Q'ty
1 Printer main body 1 set
2 Accessory box 1
3 Installation Manual (this manual)
(Japanese/English)
1 each
4 Introduction of Windows Printer Driver
(Japanese/English)
1 each
No. Name Q'ty
1 Clean stick 10
2 Forceps 1
3 Flushing box sponge 5
4 Paper towel 5
5 Waste uid tank 1
6 Tray 1
7 Operation Manual CD 1
No. Name No. Name
1 Top cover 7 Cushion (Left)
2 Top board 8 Cushion (Right)
3 Outer board 9 Accessory box
4 Center board 10 Installation Manual
5 Side board A 11 Printer main body
6 Side board B
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Items in the stand box2.3
Assembling3.
This section explains how to assemble the
printer.
Four or more people are required to
assemble this printer.
Procedure for assembling 3.1
the stand
Follow the procedure below to assemble the
stand.
Follow the procedure below to assemble 1.
the right stand.
Attach the right leg part to the right base a.
part so that four screw holes in the base
part are at the front.
Tighten two hexagon socket head cap b.
screws using a hexagonal wrench.
Assemble the left stand in the same way as 2.
in Step 1.
Fasten the connector bar to the right stand 3.
using two hexagon socket head cap screws.
Attach the connector bar with the groove •
facing the rear as shown below.
Fasten the connector bar to the left stand 4.
in the same way as in Step 3.
Attach the waste fluid tank holder to the 5.
right stand using four screws.
Shake the stand to make sure that each 6.
part is rmly attached.
Attaching the stand3.2
Follow the procedure below to attach the stand
to the printer.
Turn the four adjusters as shown below to 1.
prevent the stand from moving.
No. Name No. Name
1 Leg part (Right) 3 Hexagon socket head
cap screws
2 Base part 4 Screw holes in base part
'SPOU
No. Name No. Name
1 Leg part (Left) 3 Hexagon socket head
cap screws
2 Base part 4 Screw holes in base part
'SPOU
No. Name No. Name
1 Stand (Right) 3 Hexagon socket head
cap screws
2 Connector bar 4 Groove in connector bar
No. Name No. Name
1 Stand (Left) 3 Hexagon socket head
cap screws
2 Connector bar
'SPOU
No. Name No. Name
1 Leg part (Right) 3 Screws
2 Waste uid tank holder
No. Name No. Name
1 Adjusters 2 Stand
No. Name Q'ty
1 Leg part (Right) 1
2 Leg part (Left) 1
3 Base parts 2
4 Connector bar 1
5 Waste uid tank holder 1
6 Hexagon socket head cap screws 8
7 Waste uid tank holder xing screws 4
8 Buttery screws 8
9 Hexagonal wrench 1
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Insert the two transfer stays into the right 2.
and left transfer brackets, lift the printer
with four or more people and place it on
the stand.
Remove the two transfer stays and fasten 3.
the printer to the stand using eight
buttery screws.
Follow the procedure below to attach the 4.
waste uid tank.
Place the waste uid tank in the waste uid a.
tank holder.
Attach the waste uid tube to the tank.b.
Insert the waste uid sensor cable into the c.
connector on the bottom of the printer.
D e t a c h i n g f a s t e n i n g 3.3
materials
This product has fastening materials in the place
shown below.
Detach all protective materials in accordance
with the following steps.
Remove all tapes from each cover.1.
Open the left maintenance cover, then 2.
place the tray.
Open the front cover, then remove a screw 3.
from the head unit fastening material
(metal plate) and remove the material.
Peel off the tape, be careful not to come 4.
in contact with T fence, and remove the
Bearer collapse prevention material and
Bearer x.
Make sure not to damage T fence
during o p era t i o n . If T fe n ce is
damaged, it will aect print results.
Installation4.
Procedures and environment for installing this
product are explained.
Installation environment4.1
Install this product to the appropriate place
with reference to the following.
Do not install the printer in the following
places where there is a possibility that
the printer may be damaged or might
fall or be fallen by chance.
On a sha
ky 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.
Do not cover the printer with blanket
and cloth like tablecloth not to close
the vent. If the vent is closed, the
printer could accumulate heat inside
and may cause re.
Do not install the printer in a location
that has high humidity or is dusty. It
could lead to electric shock and re.
Environmental condition4.1.1
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
•
illumination or direct air, for example from
an air conditioner.
To keep the temperature and humidity constant,
install this product in a location where the air
condition is adjustable.
No. Name No. Name
1 Tape 3 Bearer protective
material
2 T fence 4 Bearer x
No. Name No. Name
1 Head unit 3 Hea d uni t fas t en in g
material (metal plate)
2 Screw
Floor strength of installation
place
More than 2940 Pa (300 kg/m2)
Power
Specication
Power Supply AC 90 V to 132 V/198 V to 264 V
Frequency Range
50/60Hz±1Hz
Power
capacity
VJ-2638:
(Main) 10A
(Heater 1&2: at"Economy mode") 16A
(Heater 1&2: at"Strong mode") 20A
VJ-1638:
(Main) 9A (Heater) 10A
VJ-1638W : 2.5A
Environmental
conditions
Operative
condition
Temperature: 20 °C to 32 °C
Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No
Condensation
Guaranteed
range of
printing
accuracy
Temperature: 22 °C to 30°C
Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No
Condensation
Change rate
Temperature: within 2 °C per hour
Humidity: within 5 % per hour
No. Name No. Name
1 M a i n t e n an c e c o v e r
(Left)
2 Tray
No. Name No. Name
1 Transfer stays 3 Stand
2 Transfer brackets
No. Name No. Name
1 Transfer stays 3 Buttery screws
2 Stand
No. Name No. Name
1 Waste uid tank holder 4 Waste uid sensor cable
2 Waste uid tank 5 Wa s t e f l u i d s e n s o r
connector
3 Waste uid tube
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Installation space4.1.2
Install on a level oor 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.
Installation procedure4.2
Install this product to the installation place in
accordance with the list shown below.
Please check that the butterfly bolts are not loose
before/after carrying this product.When transferring
or carrying outside, separate the printer and the
stand.
Check that the eight butter fl y bolts 1.
attaching the stand and the printer are not
loose.
Carry the printer to the installation place.2.
Turn the following adjusters in the direction 3.
as shown below to prevent the printer from
moving.
Adjusters : 4 locations•
Conrm that the waste uid valve is closed.4.
Check that the eight butterfly screws (8 5.
pieces) attaching the stand and the printer
are not loose.
Connecting the power 5.
cable
This section explains how to connect the power
cable.
Follow the steps below to connect the power
cable.
Be sure to use the specified power
cable (separately sold).Using power
cables other than the specified can
cause an electric shock or re.
U s e a p o w e r c o r d s e t w h i c h
is co m p a t i b l e wi t h t h e sa f e t y
standards, power supply voltage,
and plug shape used in the country
where this printer is us
ed.
Use a power cor d se t whi c h is
equipped with a protective earth,
and securely connect it to the outlet.
Do not use a damaged power cable.
It may cause an electric shock or re.
Conrm that the product is turned OFF.1.
Connect the power cables to the AC inlets 2.
on the rear of the product.
VJ-2638: 3 locations•
VJ-1638: 2 locations•
VJ-1638W: 1 location•
Correctly insert the power cable plug into 3.
the power socket.
To use the two power cables plugged in
the inlets, total capacity described below is
required. If the power source cannot supply
the required capacity, plug the two or more
power cables in the different power sources
respectively.
VJ-2638:
•
at “EcoMode“: 26A or more
at “Powerful“: 30A or more
VJ-1638: 19A or more
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650mm 1,000mm
1,000mm
1,000mm
VJ-2638: 5,358 mm
VJ-1638:4,348mm
885mm
2,885mm
VJ-2638: 3,708 mm
VJ-1638:2,698mm
Minimum height:1,550mm
No. Name No. Name
1 Adjuster 2 Stand
No. Name
1 Waste uid valve
No. Name No. Name
1 AC inlet 2 Power cable
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No. Name No. Name
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1 AC inlet 2 Power cable
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Turning the power ON/6.
OFF
This section explains how to turn ON/OFF the
printer.
Turning the power ON6.1
Follow the procedure below to turn ON the
printer.
Press the [Power] key on the operation 1.
panel to turn ON the printer.
The Power lamp on the operation panel lights •
up in blue.
The printer starts initial operation.•
When the initial operation is complete, the •
printer enters normal status.
Turning the power OFF6.2
Follow the procedure below to turn OFF the
printer.
Regarding the operating condition of the 1.
printer, conrm the following.
Printing or other operations are not in •
progress.
The operation panel is in normal status.•
The Low lamp on the operation panel lights •
up in green. (VJ-1638/1638W)
The High lamp on the operation panel is •
turned o. (
VJ-1638/1638W)
Press the [Power] key on the operation 2.
panel to turn OFF the printer.
The Power lamp on the operation panel turns •
OFF.
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 Blue.
•
Press the key once again and turn OFF
the power.
The printer starts operating to turn the power •
OFF.
The operation panel displays "Power O".•
If the head height is set to High or Mid,
"Change Head Gap Low" is displayed on the
operation panel. (VJ-1638/1638W) Set the
head height to Low.
All the lamps on the operation panel and the •
LCDmonitor are turned OFF.
The printer automatically turns the power •
OFF.
Product activation 7.
This printer requires activation when the power
is turned ON for the rst time.
When "Activation required" is displayed on the
Operation panel, refer to "Product Activation
Guide" (separate volume) to perform activation.
" P r o d u c t A c ti v a t i o n G u i d e " c a n b e •
downloaded from the following URL of
Valujet Club
https://mbss.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser/
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Setting the display 8.
language and unit
Once activation has been completed, the printer
requires setting of the language, temperature unit,
and length unit at the time of restart.
Follow the procedure below to setup.
Once activation has been completed, 1.
"Reboot a printer" is displayed on the
Operation panel. Press the [Power] key on
the Operation panel and turn the power
OFF.
Press the [Power] key on the Operation 2.
panel and turn the power ON.
"Language: English" is displayed on the •
Operation panel.
Press [+] or [-] key on the Operation panel 3.
to select the set value, and press the [Enter]
key.
To set the language to Japanese, select •
"Language: Japanese".
"Temp: Celsius[ C]" is displayed on the •
Operation panel.
Press [+] or [-] key on the Operation panel 4.
to select the set value, and press the [Enter]
key.
If you want to display the temperature in •
Fahrenheit, select "Temp: Fahrenheit [°F]".
"Length: mm" is displayed on the Operation •
panel.
Press [+] or [-] key on the Operation panel 5.
to select the set value, and press the [Enter]
key.
If you want to display the temperature in •
inch, select "Length: inch".
This completes the setting the display •
language and units.
The printer starts initial operation.•
When the initial operation is complete, the •
printer enters normal status.
I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n k 9.
cartridge
Th i s sec tion ex p l a i n s how t o install in k
cartridges.
Follow the steps below to install ink cartridges.
The procedures differ between VJ-2638/VJ-
1638 and VJ-1638W. Check your printer model
name and follow the correct procedure.
I n s t a l l i n g 2 2 0 m l i n k 9.1
cartridges
For VJ-2638/16389.1.1
Turn the printer ON.1.
The printer starts the initializing operation.•
After the initial operation is compete, •
"Start Ink Charge ? > E" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 2.
panel.
"Insert Cleaning cart." is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Take out the cleaning cartridge(8pcs) from 3.
the bag.
Set the cleaning cartridge to the ink 4.
cartridge slot.
Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing •
up and insert it into the printer toward the
front side.
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Insert the cleaning cartridge all the way to •
the end of the ink cartridge slot.
If the head height is set to High, "Change •
Head Gap Low" is displayed on Operation
panel. Set the head height to Low.
Operation manual "4.2.5.3 When
setting the head height to Low"
When all cleaning cartridges are installed, •
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation
panel, and the printer starts charging the
cleaning uid.
When the cleaning fluid has been charged, •
"Remove Cartridges" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Remove all the cleaning cartridges.5.
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation •
pan el and the printer starts head cleaning.
When head cleaning is complete, "Wash retry? •
No" is displayed on the operation panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 6.
panel.
"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Install Ink cartridges (K, C, M, Y: 2 each) in 7.
Ink cartridge slots (K, C, M, Y: 2 each) on the
back of the printer.
Shake Ink cartridge two to three times gently •
before inserting it into Ink cartridge slot.
Slots for ink cartridges are specied depending •
on colors of the ink cartridges. Match the ink
color label with the ink color before inserting Ink
cartridge.
Keep the arrow of Ink cartridge facing up and •
insert it into the printer.
Insert the ink cartridge all the way to the end •
of the ink cartridge slot.
When all the ink cartridges are installed, "Ink •
Refill **%" is displayed on the operation panel
and ink replenishment starts.
Initial lling takes time as follows.•
VJ-2638: about 20 minutes•
VJ-1638: about 17 minutes.•
Ink lling operation and pause operation are •
repeated during the ink replenishment.
W h e n " 1 0 0 % " i s d i s p l a y e d , t h e i n k •
replenishment is complete.
After the ink replenishment is complete, •
"Media End" is displayed on the operation
panel.
D o n o t pe r f o r m th e f o l lo w i n g
operations during ink lling. If lling
is interrupted,ink will be lost when
lling is resumed.
Do not turn OFF the power of the
•
printer.
Do not unplug the power cable of
•
the printer.
Do not open the front cover.
•
Do not open the maintenance cover.
•
Do not raise the media loading
•
lever.
If the printer performs the nozzle check
print i n g immedi a te l y af ter in i t ial ink
replenishment is complete, the following
results may occur.
Printed lines become blurred.
•
The data is partially not printed.
•
In such cases, follow "6.2.3 Head
cleaning" and rell a small amount of
ink. Then, check the printing result.
If there is no improvement in the print result
even after refill a small amount of ink, leave
the printer unused for an hour or more. Then,
refill a small amount of ink again and check
the print result.
If there is still no improvement, contact
your local MUTOH dealer.
　
For VJ-1638W9.1.2
Turn the printer ON.1.
The printer starts the initializing operation.•
After the initial operation is compete, •
"Start Ink Charge ? > E" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 2.
panel.
"Perform Washing? No" is displayed on the •
operation panel.
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 6 Ink cartridge slot M1
2 Ink cartridge slot K1 7 Ink cartridge slot M2
3 Ink cartridge slot K2 8 Ink cartridge slot Y1
4 Ink cartridge slot C1 9 Ink cartridge slot Y2
5 Ink cartridge slot C2
No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge
No. Name No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge 2 Ink cartridge slots
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 3 Ink cartridge slot
2 Arrow 4 Ink color label
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Select whether to perform cleaning of the 3.
ink path before the initial ink charge.
Cleaning may be required depending on the
ink type to be set.
To perform head cleaning, make sure to use
the cleaning liquid that matches the ink.
When cleaning is required, press the [+] a.
key or [-] key to select "Yes".
When cleaning is not required, proceed to b.
the step 8.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 4.
panel.
"Insert Cleaning cart." is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Take out the cleaning cartridge(8pcs) from 5.
the bag.
Set the cleaning cartridge to the ink 6.
cartridge slot.
Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing •
up and insert it into the printer.
Insert the cleaning cartridge all the way to •
the end of the ink cartridge slot.
If the head height is set to High, "Change •
Head Gap Low" is displayed on Operation
panel. Set the head height to Low.
Operation manual "4.2.5.3 When
setting the head height to Low"
When all cleaning cartridges are installed, •
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation
panel, and the printer starts charging the
cleaning uid.
When the cleaning fluid has been charged, •
"Remove Cartridges" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Remove all the cleaning cartridges.7.
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation •
panel and the printer starts head cleaning.
When head cleaning is complete, "Wash retry? •
No" is displayed on the operation panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 8.
panel.
"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Install Ink cartridges (K, C, M, Y: 2 each) in 9.
Ink cartridge slots (K, C, M, Y: 2 each) on the
back of the printer.
Shake Ink cartridge two to three times gently before •
inserting it into Ink cartridge slot.
Slots for ink cartridges are specied depending •
on colors of the ink cartridges. Match the ink
color label with the ink color before inserting
Ink cartridges.
Keep the arrow of Ink cartridge facing up and insert •
it into the printer toward the front side.
Insert the ink cartridge all the way to the end •
of the ink cartridge slot.
When all the ink cartridges are installed, "Ink •
Refill **%" is displayed on the operation panel
and ink replenishment starts.
Initial filling takes about seventeen minutes. •
Ink filling operation and pause operation are
repeated during the ink replenishment.
W h e n " 1 0 0 % " i s d i s p l a y e d , t h e i n k •
replenishment is complete.
After the ink replenishment is complete, •
"Media End" is displayed on the operation
panel.
D o n o t pe r f o r m th e f o l lo w i n g
operations during ink lling. If lling
is interrupted,ink will be lost when
lling is resumed.
Do not turn OFF the power of the
•
printer.
Do not unplug the power cable of the
•
pr
inter.
Do not open the front cover.
•
Do not open the maintenance cover.
•
Do not raise the media loading lever.
•
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 6 Ink cartridge slot M1
2 Ink cartridge slot K1 7 Ink cartridge slot M2
3 Ink cartridge slot K2 8 Ink cartridge slot Y1
4 Ink cartridge slot C1 9 Ink cartridge slot Y2
5 Ink cartridge slot C2
No. Name No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge 2 Arrow
No. Name No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge 2 Ink cartridge slots
No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 3 Ink cartridge slot
2 Arrow 4 Ink color label
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If the printer performs the nozzle check
print i n g immedi a te l y af ter in i t ial ink
replenishment is complete, the following
results may occur.
Printed lines become blurred.
•
The data is partially not printed.
•
In such cases, follow "6.2.3 Head
cleaning" and refill a small amount of
ink. Then, check the printing result.
If there is no improvement in the print result
even after refill a small amount of ink, leave
the printer unused for an hour or more. Then,
refill a small amount of ink again and check
the print result.
If there is still no improvement, contact
your local MUTOH dealer.
For 440ml Ink cartridges 9.2
(VJ-2638/1638)
440ml Ink cartridges are not compatible with
VJ-1638W.
Rotate Ink cartridge slots 90 degrees 1.
upward.
Turn the printer ON.2.
The printer starts the initializing operation.•
After the initial operation is complete, "Start •
Ink Charge - > E" is displayed on the operation
panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 3.
panel.
"Insert Cleaning cart." is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Take out the cleaning cartridge(8pcs) from 4.
the bag.
Set the cleaning cartridge to the ink 5.
cartridge ink cartridge slot.
Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing •
up and insert it into the printer toward the
front side.
Insert the cleaning cartridge all the way to •
the end of the ink cartridge slot.
If the head height is set to High, "Change •
Head Gap Low" is displayed on Operation
panel. (VJ-1638) Set the head height to Low.
Operation Manual"4.2.5 Head
Height Adjustment"
When all cleaning cartridges are installed, •
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation
panel,and the printer starts charging the
cleaning uid.
When the cleaning fluid has been charged, •
"Remove Cartridges" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Remove all the cleaning cartridges.6.
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation •
panel and the printer starts head cleaning.
When head cleaning is complete, "Wash retry? •
No" is displayed on the operation panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 7.
panel.
"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Install Ink cartridges (K, C, M, Y: 2 each) in 8.
Ink cartridge slots (K, C, M, Y: 2 each) on the
back of the printer.
Shake Ink cartridge two to three times gently •
before inserting it into Ink cartridge slot.
Slo t s for in k ca r t r idg e s are sp eci f ied •
depending on colors of the ink cartridges.
Match the ink color label with the ink color
before inserting Ink cartridges.
Keep the arrow of Ink cartridge facing up and •
insert it into the printer toward the front side.
Insert the ink cartridge all the way to the end •
of the ink cartridge slot.
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 6 Ink cartridge slot M1
2 Ink cartridge slot K1 7 Ink cartridge slot M2
3 Ink cartridge slot K2 8 Ink cartridge slot Y1
4 Ink cartridge slot C1 9 Ink cartridge slot Y2
5 Ink cartridge slot C2
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 3 Ink cartridge slot
2 Arrow 4 Ink color label
No. Name No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge 2 Arrow
No. Name No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge 2 Ink cartridge slots
No. Name
1 Ink cartridge slots
No. Name
1 Cleaning cartridge
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When all the ink cartridges are installed, "Ink •
Rell **%" is displayed on the operation panel
and ink replenishment starts.
Initial lling takes time as follows.•
VJ-2638: about 20 minutes•
VJ-1638: about 17 minutes.•
Ink filling operation and pause operation •
are repeated during the ink replenishment.
W h e n " 1 0 0 % " i s d i s p l a y e d , t h e i n k •
replenishment is complete.
After the ink replenishment is complete, •
"Media End" is displayed on the operation
panel.
D o n o t pe r f o r m th e f o l lo w i n g
operations during ink lling. If lling
is interrupted,ink will be lost when
lling is resumed.
Do not turn OFF the power of the
•
printer.
Do not unplug the power cable of
•
the printer.
Do not open the front cover.
•
Do not open the maintenance cover.
•
Do not raise the media loading
•
lever.
If the printer performs the nozzle check
print i n g immedi a te l y af ter in i t ial ink
replenishment is complete, the following
results may occur.
Printed lines become blurred.
•
The data is partially not printed.
•
In such cases, follow "6.2.3 Head
cleanin
g" and rell a small amount of
ink. Then, check the printing result.
If there is no improvement in the print result
even after refill a small amount of ink, leave
the printer unused for an hour or more. Then,
refill a small amount of ink again and check
the print result.
If there is still no improvement, contact
your local MUTOH dealer.
Installing high capacity 9.3
pack adapters (option, VJ-
2638/1638)
Use the optional high capacity pack adapters to
use the 1000ml ink packs on VJ-2638/1638.
Follow the procedure below to install the high
capacity pack adapters.
Turn the printer ON.1.
The printer starts the initializing operation.•
After the initial operation is compete, •
"Start Ink Charge -- > E" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.2.
"Insert Cleaning cart." is displayed on the •
operation panel.
Take out the cleaning uid packs (8 pieces)3.
and smart chip cards(8pieces)from the bag.
Install the cleaning fluid pack and smart 4.
ch ip card to the high capac ity pack
adapters.
To install or remove the cleaning fluid pack
and smart chip card to/from the high capacity
pack adapter, refer to the operation manual
included with high capacity pack adapter.
Insert the high capacity pack adapters into 5.
the ink cartridge slot.
Make sure that the cleaning fluid pack and
smart chip are installed on the high capacity
pack adapter before inserting it to the slot. If
the high capacity pack adapters are inserted
into the slot without the cleaning fluid pack,
the remaining information will be rewritten
and the cleaning fluid pack will not be usable.
Insert the high capacity pack adapter all the •
way to the end of the slot.
When all high capacity pack adapters are •
installed, "Busy-Washing" is displayed on
the operation panel, and the printer starts
charging the cleaning uid.
When the cleaning fluid has been charged, •
"Remove Cartridges" is displayed on the
operation panel.
Re m ove all the hi g h ca pa c it y pa ck 6.
adapters.
"Busy-Washing" is displayed on the operation •
pan el and the printer starts head cleaning.
When head cleaning is complete, "Wash retry? •
No" is displayed on the operation panel.
Do not remove only cleaning fluid pack while
high capacity pack adapter is installed on
the printer. The information of the remaining
smart chip card will be rewritten and the
cleaning fluid pack will not be usable.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 7.
panel.
"Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the •
operation panel.
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1 H i g h ca p a c i t y p a c k
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2 Ink cartridge slots
No. Name
1 High capacity pack adapter
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Remove the cleaning uid pack and smart 8.
chip card from the high capacity pack
adapter.
When there is remaining cleaning fluid pack
and smart chip card, clarify the corresponding
pack and card, and store it as a set.
Take out the inkpacks and smart chip cards 9.
from the bag.
Install the ink pack and smart chip card to 10.
high capacity pack adapter.
To install the ink pack and smart chip card
to the high capacity pack adapter, refer to
the operation manual included with high
capacity pack adapter.
Install High-capacity ink pack adapters (K, C, 11.
M, Y: 2 each) in Ink cartridge slots (K, C, M, Y:
2 each) on the back of the printer.
Shake High-capacity ink pack adapter 2 •
to 3 times lightly before installing it in Ink
cartridge slot.
Slo t s for in k ca r t r idg e s are sp eci f ied •
depending on colors of the ink cartridges.
Match the ink color label with the ink color
before inser ting High-capacity ink pack
adapter.
Insert the high capacity pack adapter all the •
way to the end of the ink cartridge slot.
When all the ink cartridges are installed, •
"Ink Rell **%" is displayed on the operation
panel and ink replenishment starts.
Initial lling takes time as follows.•
VJ-2638: about 20 minutes•
VJ-1638: about 17 minutes.•
Ink filling operation and pause operation •
are repeated during the ink replenishment.
W h e n " 1 0 0 % " i s d i s p l a y e d , t h e •
ink replenishment is complete.
After the ink replenishment is complete,
"Media End" is displayed on the operation
panel.
D o n o t p e r f o r m th e fo l l ow i n g
operations during ink lling. If lling
is interrupted,ink will be lost when
lling is resumed.
Do not turn OFF the power of the
•
printer.
Do not unplug the power cable of
•
the printer.
Do not open the front cover.
•
Do not open the maintenance cover.
•
Do not raise the media loading
•
lever.
If the printer performs the nozzle check
printing immed i a tel y af t e r in i tial ink
replenishment is complete, the following
results may occur.
Printed lines become blurred.
•
The data is partially not printed.
•
In such cases, follow "6.2.3 Head
cleaning" and refill a small amount of
ink. Then, check the printing result.
If there is no improvement in the print result
even after refill a small amount of ink, leave
the printer unused for an hour or more. Then,
refill a small amount of ink again and check
the print result.
If there is still no improvement, contact
your local MUTOH dealer.
Loading the roll media10.
This section describes how to load roll media.
Place the roll media in the center of the printer.
Follow the steps below to load roll media.
When using VJ-2638, refer to Heavy-Duty
Take-up Unit Instruction Manual.
Heavy-Duty Take -up Unit Instruction
Manual "4.3 Setting the roll paper"
Heavy-Duty Take-up Unit Instruction Manual
is included in Opration Manual CD-ROM.
Loosen the xing levers of the right and left 1.
roll media holders, and stretch the holders
wider than the width of the roll media.
Tighten the left roll media holder.2.
Attach the roll media to the left roll media 3.
holder.
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No. Name No. Name
1 Ink cartridge 3 Ink cartridge slot
2 Ink color label
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left) 2 Roll media
No. Name No. Name
1 H i g h ca p a c i t y p a c k
adapter
6 Ink cartridge slot M1
2 Ink cartridge slot K1 7 Ink cartridge slot M2
3 Ink cartridge slot K2 8 Ink cartridge slot Y1
4 Ink cartridge slot C1 9 Ink cartridge slot Y2
5 Ink cartridge slot C2
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left) 3 Roll media
2 Roll media holder (Right) 4 Fixing levers
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left) 2 Fixing lever
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Attach the right roll media holder to the 4.
roll media and tighten the xing lever.
When tightening Fixing lever, press Roll
media holder toward the printer. If you do not
press Roll media holder, Fixing lever may not
be completely locked because of the weight
of the roll media.
Loosen the fixing levers of the right and 5.
left roll media holders, slide the roll media
to the center and tighten the levers.
Turn the printer ON.6.
The printer starts initial operation.•
"Media End" is displayed on the operation •
panel.
Raise the media loading lever.7.
"Lever Up" is displayed on the operation •
panel.
Open the front cover.8.
Insert the roll media into the media feed 9.
slot.
Pull the roll media approximately 1 m out 10.
of the media feed slot, which is inside the
front cover.
While holding the front end of the roll 11.
media, wind the media back for a short
distance by turning the anges of the roll
media holders so that the media is not
slack or slanted.
This procedure must be done by 2 or more
persons.
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 affect print quality.
Make sure that the edges of the media 12.
is appropriately pressed by Pressurizing
rollers.
When the media is set as shown in the •
following gure X, follow the procedure on a
and b below to adjust the position of the roll
media. If the media looked like in the gure X,
media may slant or wrinkle may be occured
when printing.
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Loosen the fixing levers of the right and a.
left roll media holders, and move the roll
media to the right or left.
After moving the roll media, tighten the b.
xing levers.
When tightening Fixing lever, press Roll
media holder toward the printer. If you do not
press Roll media holder, Fixing lever may not
be completely locked because of the weight
of the roll media.
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No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Media feed slot
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Media feed slot
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Roll media holder
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Media loading mark
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Pressurizing roller
NN
NN
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Pressurizing roller
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left) 3 Roll media
2 Roll media holder (Right) 4 Fixing levers
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Pressurizing roller
No. Name
1 Media loading lever
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Left) 3 Roll media
2 Roll media holder (Right) 4 Fixing levers
No. Name
1 Front cover
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media holder (Right) 3 Fixing lever
2 Roll media
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Lower the media loading lever.13.
When applying pressure on the media, lower
the media loading lever further.
Close the front cover.14.
"User: TypeXX" (XX is a number between 1 •
and 30) is displayed on the operation panel.
Press the [+] key or [-] key to select the user 15.
type setting.
Press the [Enter] key on the operation 16.
panel.
The user type setting is set.•
"Media initial" is displayed on the operation •
panel and media initialization starts.
After media initial operation is complete, •
"Ready to Print" is displayed on the operation
panel and the display shifts to Normal.
Wind back the roll media with the Roll 17.
media holder to remove a media bend.
Media set is complete.•
Checking printing 11.
conditions
Check the condition of the print head after the
ink replenishment.
Turn ON the printer and load the roll media.1.
10 Loading the roll media
Confirm that "Ready to print" is displayed 2.
on Operation panel.
Press the [<] key on the operation panel for 3.
two seconds or more.
Nozzle check printing starts.•
Check the sample print for blurred or 4.
missing parts in the check pattern.
If the nozzle check result indicates that 5.
there is a problem such as mentioned
above in the check pattern, clean the head.
Press and hold the [>] key on the operation •
panel for two seconds or more.
"Cleaning **%" is displayed on the operation •
panel.
Head cleaning starts.6.
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1 Front cover
No. Name No. Name
1 Roll media 2 Roll media holder
No. Name
1 Media loading lever
No. Name
1 Media loading lever
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If one time of head cleaning was not enough
to remove 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
following, and perform required procedures.
Operation Manual "7 Troubleshooting"
Perform nozzle check printing again and 7.
check the condition of the print head.
Manual composition12.
This product includes the following three
manuals.
Installation Manual (this manual)
This manual explains the procedures of
unpack ing, installing, and the basic set up.
Product Activation Guide
This manual explains the procedures when
the printer starts up rst time.
Operation Manual (CD-ROM)
The Operation Manual explains the basic
installation, dai l y us e an d ap p l i c a ble
functions.
" P r o d u c t A c ti v a t i o n G u i d e " c a n b e
downloaded from the following URL of
Valujet Club
https://mbss.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser/
Operation Manual of this product is created
with PDF and HTML format.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or above is
required to view PDF format. Adobe Reader
is available for free download at Adobe's
website.
HTML format can be viewed using browsers
such as Internet Explorer.
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