Setting Up Nozzle Drop-out Test Paper

Follow this procedure to set up nozzle drop-out test paper. It is recommended that you use a media size that is at least 110 mm × 70 mm (4.33 in. × 2.76 in.).

Procedure
  1. Open the front cover.
    Cover_open
  2. Remove any objects (media) in the machine.
    IMPORTANT Attempting to perform a nozzle drop-out test with an object in the machine may cause the print head to contact the object, damaging the machine or the print head.
  3. Slide the tail stopper to the left edge.
    IMPORTANT Do not hold the part shown in the figure. Holding this part and sliding the tail stopper may cause the tail stopper to bend, leading to decreased print quality and malfunctions.
    TailStopper_NG
    TailStopperLeftSlide
  4. Lower the machine guide to its lowermost point and secure it there.
    IMPORTANT Failure to lower the guide to its lowermost point will cause the print head to collide with the guide, and this may lead to malfunctions.
    1. Loosen the guide fixing screw.
      RotaryGuide_ScrewLoosen
    2. Lower the guide to its lowermost point.
      RotaryGuide_Lower
    3. Tighten the guide fixing screw.
      RotaryGuide_ScrewTighten
  5. When using white ink, remove the white ink cartridge and shake it.
    Remove the white ink cartridge, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert this cartridge.
  6. Load the nozzle drop-out test paper into the machine's nozzle drop-out test stage.
    This example describes the procedure used to load the nozzle drop-out test paper that is 110 mm × 70 mm (4.33 in. × 2.76 in.) in size.
    IMPORTANT
    • When a rotary axis unit is connected, the printer will print the test pattern on the right end of the nozzle drop-out test stage. You do not need to set the height of the flat table or the printing position.
    • As the test pattern position cannot be changed, you cannot print test patterns alongside one another horizontally or vertically.
    • When performing consecutive nozzle drop-out tests, subsequent test patterns will be printed over the test pattern on the printing test position used for the first test. When performing consecutive nozzle drop-out tests, make sure to replace the nozzle drop-out test paper.
    1. Prepare nozzle drop-out test paper that is 110 mm × 70 mm (4.33 in. × 2.76 in.) in size.
    2. Align the corners of the nozzle drop-out test paper to the corners of the machine's nozzle drop-out test stage as shown in the figure. (Figure A)
    3. Using tape, fasten the test media in place so that it does not move.
      TestPrint_MediaSet
  7. Register or select the object for the rotary axis unit.
    1. On the Utility home screen, click BN2_Utility_Icon_Setup Setup.
    2. Register or select the object for the rotary axis unit.
      MEMO In Utility, "media" is used on the window used to register/manage objects.

      When registering an object for the rotary axis unit for the first time

      1. Click AddNewIcon.
        Media_Select
      2. Enter the media name, and then click OK.
        Media_Name

      For an object that has already been registered for the rotary axis unit

      1. Select the rotary axis unit media (media with a RotaryMark mark), and then click OK.
        MEMO

        • We recommend that you set frequently used objects as favorites.

          1. Click BD-8_Utility_Icon_FavoriteOFF next to a registered media name to change this icon to BD-8_Utility_Icon_FavoriteON.
          2. Click BD-8_Utility_Icon_Favorite2OFF next to the search box.
            The icon changes to BD-8_Utility_Icon_Favorite2ON, and the list of media set as favorites appears.
            BD-8_Utility_SelectMedia-FavoriteMediaON

        • You can display all registered objects.

          If a rotary axis unit is not attached, the names of flat table media are displayed. If a rotary axis unit is attached, the names of rotary axis unit media are displayed.

          Click BD-8_Utility_Icon_ResisteredMedia-Normal or BD-8_Utility_Icon_ResisteredMedia-Rotary to display all registered objects.

        • You can use the favorites function and the search function to easily find registered objects.
        • Media registered to the flat table cannot be selected for the optional item (rotary axis unit).
      2. Step (3) is not required. Proceed to Step (4).
    3. In the Object Type window, select one of the following, and then click OK.
      • Transparent: A hand placed on the other side of the object can be seen through it.

        If the object is transparent, select Others from the Transparent pull-down menu.

      • Opaque: A hand placed on the other side of the object cannot be seen through it.
    4. Click OK.
      You are returned to the home screen.
      MEMO When performing a nozzle drop-out test, you do not need to set the Flat Table Height or the Printing Area.