Menu List

Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU to display the list of operations.

MEMO Media Settings is displayed only when the object to be printed on has been set up.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Details
Media Settings*1 Printing Settings Print Head Height Checks and changes the print head height.
Feed Correction Corrects the feed amount during printing. A test pattern is printed, and the correction value is entered manually after the printed correction value is checked visually.
Media Gap Adjustment Corrects the ink landing position. A test pattern is printed, and the correction value is entered manually after the printed correction value is checked visually.
Other Media Settings Printing Movement Range During printing, select the movement range of the print-head carriage from Output Data Width, , or Full Width.
Cleaning Printing Test Before printing, use Nozzle Drop-out Test to check whether ink is discharged from the print heads correctly. If dot drop-out and dot displacement are present, perform cleaning appropriate for the severity of the problem. If faulty ink discharge cannot be improved, the problematic nozzle can be identified with Nozzle Mask Test, making it possible to stop using this nozzle.
Normal Cleaning If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, select the nozzle from Group A, Group B, and Both, and then perform cleaning of the print heads. If the problem cannot be fixed, perform more powerful cleaning.

Powerful Cleaning also has the effect of improving uneven colors with white ink.

If the object has already been set up, the After cleaning, perform a printing test. menu appears. When this is turned on, a printing test is performed after cleaning.
Medium Cleaning
Powerful Cleaning
Manual Cleaning Use cleaning liquid and a cleaning stick to clean the area around the print heads.
Maintenance Wiper Replacement Replaces the wiper used in cleaning the print heads.
Cap Replacement Replaces the print head caps, which are used to protect the print heads from drying out and from dust.
Wiper Cleaner Replacement Replaces the wiper cleaner used to wipe away dirt from the wiper.
UV Mist Filter Replacement Replaces the UV mist filters used to absorb ink mist.
Flushing Sponge Replacement Replaces the flushing sponge that absorbs the ink discharge to prevent clogging of the print heads.
Ink Renewal Perform this operation when ink circulation and other cleaning methods (normal, medium, powerful, manual, and ink renewal in the damper) do not correct poor discharge or uneven colors. However, this operation consumes a large amount of ink and may damage the print heads, so do not perform it more than necessary.
Ink Renewal Inside Damper*2

Use this operation to stabilize output when uneven color issues with white ink are not resolved even after shaking the ink cartridge to mix the ink or performing ink circulation or powerful cleaning. However, this operation consumes a large amount of ink and may damage the print heads, so do not perform it more than necessary.
Ink Circulation*2

Circulates ink to prevent uneven color issues with white ink.

If the object has already been set up, the After ink circulation, perform a printing test. menu appears. When this is turned on, a printing test is performed after Ink Circulation.
Drain Bottle

Use this menu to discard discharged fluid at any desired time, regardless of any notifications or errors.
Preferences Printing Test Position Sets the direction for test pattern printing: Feed or Scan.
Ink Circulation Interval*2 Sets the frequency of white ink circulation.
Notifications On/Off When this is set to on, notifications are displayed at the appropriate times.
  • Ink Mixing Notification*2
  • Ink Expiration Date Notification
Time Remaining before Cleaning during Printing

Sets whether to display the remaining time until cleaning is performed automatically.

When this is turned on, the Cleaning and Count Clear menu will be displayed on the setting screen and the remaining time until cleaning is performed will be displayed on the home screen.
Sleep Time Sets the time until sleep mode (the state in which the power-saving features operate) activates.
Post-Scan Length Sets the time for which to shine ultraviolet light during printing.
Periodic Maintenance Frequency Set the frequency for performing automatic cleaning.
Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all settings other than Language and Units to their factory default values.
System Information Machine Information Displays the Model, Serial Number, Ink Type, Firmware Version, and MAC Address.
Network Sets the Obtain IP Address Automatically, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to connect the machine to a computer.
Units Sets the Length and Temperature.
Language Sets the language. The language can be set to Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Europe), Spanish (South America), or Portuguese (South America).
Date/Time Sets the current year, month, day, hour, minute, and second.
Screen Brightness Sets the brightness of the operation panel's screen.
Screen Operation Sound Turns the operation sound of the operation panel on/off.
License Displays the license information of the operation panel.
*1 This setting is displayed only when the object to be printed on has been set up.
*2 This menu item is only displayed on machines when the ink type includes white ink.