Step 2: Starting Output

WARNING

Never touch the print-head carriage while output is in progress.

The print-head carriage moves at high speed. Coming into contact with the moving carriage may cause injury.

Procedure
  1. Shake all the pouch trays.
    Shake the pouch trays:
    • Once per week.
    • After inserting a new ink pouch.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Do not remove the ink pouches. Shake the entire pouch tray. Removing the ink pouches may lead to the ink leaking.
    • Before shaking, wipe off any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch. If you do not wipe off the ink, it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray.
    • When you have finished mixing the ink, reinsert the pouch tray immediately. Taking time to reattach the ink cartridge will adversely affect the ink path.
  2. Check that [SETUP] is lit.
    If [SETUP] is not lit, the setup is not completed. Lower the loading lever, and then press [ENTER].
  3. Wait until [HEATER] stops flashing and stays lit.


  4. Check that the screen shown below (the top menu) is displayed.
    If the top menu is not displayed, press [MENU].


  5. Send the output data from the computer.
    For information on how to create the output data, refer to the documentation for the included software RIP.
    MEMO:

    When you send the output data, "FILLING LIQUID.." or "CLEANING..." may be displayed on the screen. These indicate the preparation operations performed before output. Output will begin after the time displayed on the screen elapses.

    IMPORTANT:

    Output Is Not Possible in These Situations

    • The machine does not run when a cover (front, left, right, or ink slot) is open.

    • Data from the computer is not accepted when [SETUP] is dark.

    • Printing does not start until [HEATER] lights. However, in the following cases printing is possible even if [HEATER] is not lit.

      • "HEATER" and "DRYER" are set to "OFF"

      • "POWER" in the heater settings is set to "OFF"

    • Data from the computer is not accepted when you are not at the top menu.

    Points that must be observed

    • Never open a cover (front, left, or right) while output is in progress. Doing so interrupts printing.

    • When you are performing printing, clamp the edges of the media with the media clamps. Otherwise, the edges of the media may warp and catch on the print heads.

    • During output, do not touch the media. Doing so may obstruct the media feed or cause the media to rub against the print heads, which may result in a paper jam or damage to the heads.

    • Keep the loading lever raised when the machine is not in use.

    When not using the machine, remove any media and store it in a suitable environment.

    • If the machine is left with the media loaded, the media may be damaged, which may adversely affect printing. When not using the machine, remove any media and store it in a suitable environment.