Menu List

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

MEMO Media Settings only appears when media is loaded.
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Media Settings*1List of Media SettingsLists the settings of the media that has been set up. Tap a setting to move to a screen for changing this setting.
Printing SettingsPrint Head HeightChecks/changes the head height.
Batch Automatic CorrectionAdjustments are performed in the following order: Multi Sensor Adjustment, Media Gap Adjustment, then Feed Correction.
Feed CorrectionSimple Correction (Auto)Adjusts the media feed amount during printing. With Simple Correction (Auto), a test pattern is printed and then read with a sensor to automatically set the correction value.
Detailed Correction (Manual)Adjusts the media feed amount during printing. With Detailed Correction (Manual), a test pattern is printed, and then the correction value is entered manually after the printed correction value is checked visually.
Media Gap AdjustmentSimple Correction (Auto)Corrects the ink landing position. With Simple Correction (Auto), a test pattern is printed and then read with a sensor to automatically set the correction value.
Detailed Correction (Manual)Corrects the ink landing position. With Detailed Correction (Manual), a test pattern is printed, and then the correction value is entered manually after the printed correction value is checked visually.
Cutting SettingsBlade AdjustmentSets cutting conditions such as Blade Force and Cutting Speed.
Print & Cut Position AdjustmentCorrects misalignment in the printing position and the cutting position during printing and cutting.
Crop Cut Position AdjustmentCorrects misalignment in the crop mark positions and the cutting position when cutting with crop marks.
Cutting Distance CorrectionCorrects misalignment in the cutting line length due to changes in the media movement distance.
Over CutCutting the corners of the border of the cutting line slightly longer makes it possible to cut the corners attractively.
Media Settings*1Heater SettingsHeater TemperatureHeater PowerSwitches the print heater and dryer on/off as a batch. Switch these off in situations such as cutting that does not require the media heating system.
Print HeaterSwitches the print heater on/off and changes the set temperature.
DryerSwitches the dryer on/off and changes the set temperature.
Dry After PrintingSwitches on/off the function that moves the media to and dries the media with the dryer after printing and sets the drying time.
Other Media SettingsMulti Sensor AdjustmentOptimizes the status of the multi sensor used when reading crop marks and with the automatic correction function.
Drying Time Per ScanSets the drying time per scan operation of the carriage.
Media Suction ForceAdjusts the media suction force of the platen.
Printing Movement RangeSelect the carriage movement range during printing from Output Data Width, Media Width, and Full Width.
Media Sticking PreventionWhen set to Enable, the media is peeled off before printing.
Middle Pinch Auto Raise/LowerCauses the middle pinch rollers to go up automatically during pullback printing or printing and cutting.
Batch Media SettingsThe minimum settings required for media setup can be configured by following the on-screen instructions on the operation panel.
Media ManagementDisplays a list of registered media. Up to 50 media names can be saved, and the following operations on media settings are possible.
  • Checking setting details in a list
  • Changing media names
  • Copying media settings
  • Deleting media settings
CleaningPrinting TestBefore printing, use Nozzle Drop-out Test to check whether ink is discharged from the print heads correctly. If nozzle drop-out is present, perform cleaning appropriate for the severity of the drop-out. 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, clean the print heads. If the problem cannot be fixed, perform more powerful cleaning.

If the media 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 CleaningUse cleaning liquid and a cleaning stick to clean the area around the print heads.
MaintenanceWiper ReplacementReplaces the wiper and tray pad.
Blade ReplacementReplaces the blade used in cutting.
Separating Knife ReplacementReplaces the separating knife used in media separation.
Ink RenewalPerform this operation when ink discharge issues or uneven colors are not resolved even after Normal Cleaning, Medium Cleaning, Powerful Cleaning, and Manual Cleaning. However, this operation consumes a large amount of ink and may damage the print heads, so do not perform it more than necessary.
Wiper Tray CleaningUse this operation to clean the wiper tray.
Wiper Tray DischargingUse this operation to discharge the cleaning liquid from the wiper tray.
Drain BottleA message appears when discharged fluid has collected in the drain bottle. Use this menu item to discard this fluid.
PreferencesMedia Edge DetectionSets whether to detect the leading and trailing edges of the media. When using transparent media, whose edges cannot be detected, the media can be set up without detecting the edges by selecting Disable.
Print LightSelect On, Off, or Auto for the print light. Select Auto to automatically turn the light on/off according to the status of the printer.
Take-upSets the Take-up Method and Take-up Direction for the take-up unit.
Remaining Media ManagementSets the amount of remaining media that has been set up and displays this amount. This amount can also be printed on the media.
Skewing Correction Support at SetupProvides support, preventing skewed installation of the media by making a sound and operating an automatic suction fan during setup.
Printing Test PositionSets the direction for test pattern printing: Feed or Scan.
Perforated Sheet CuttingSets the perforated sheet cutting conditions.
Cleaning during PrintingSelects the frequency of cleaning during printing from No Cleaning, Every Page, Periodically (Job Priority), and Periodically (Time Priority). After selecting Periodically (Job Priority) or Periodically (Time Priority), set the time from the previous cleaning to the next cleaning.
Standby Heater TemperatureSets the heater temperature when media has not been set up.
Prefeeding at OutputPrefeeds the media when it is fed out, such as during cutting, preventing the pulling of the media with undue force.
Priority for Cutting SettingsSets whether to prioritize the cutting settings of the machine or the software RIP.
Notifications On/OffWhen Enable is selected, notifications are displayed at the appropriate times.
  • Ink Mixing Notification
  • Middle Pinch Roller Placement Notification
  • Media Clamp Placement Notification
Sleep TimeSets the time until sleep mode (the state in which the power-saving features operate) activates.
Stopping the Warning BeepSets the duration of the warning beep that sounds when, for example, an error occurs.
Reset to Factory DefaultsReturns all settings other than Language and Units to their factory default values.
System InformationMachine InformationDisplays the Model, Serial Number, Ink Type, Firmware Version, and MAC Address.
NetworkSets the Obtain IP Address Automatically, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to connect the machine to a computer.
UnitsSets the Length and Temperature.
LanguageSets the language. The language can be set to Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Europe), Spanish (South America), or Portuguese (South America).
Date/TimeSets the current year, month, day, hour, minute, and second.
Screen BrightnessSets the brightness of the operation panel's screen.
Screen Operation SoundTurns the operation sound of the operation panel on/off.
*1 This setting only appears when media is loaded.