Menu List

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

MEMO Media Settings only appears when media has been set up.
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Media Settings*1 List of Media Settings Lists the settings of the media that has been set up. Tap a setting to move to a screen for changing this setting.
Printing Settings Print Head Height Checks/changes the print head height.
Feed Correction Adjusts the media 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.
Cutting Settings Blade Adjustment Sets cutting conditions such as Blade Force and Cutting Speed.
Print & Cut Position Adjustment Corrects misalignment in the printing position and the cutting position during printing and cutting.
Cutting Distance Correction Corrects misalignment in the cutting line length due to changes in the media movement distance.
Over Cut Cutting the corners of the border of the cutting line slightly longer makes it possible to cut the corners attractively.
Media Settings*1 Heater Settings Heater Temperature Heater Power Switches 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 Heater Switches the print heater on/off and changes the set temperature.
Dryer Switches the dryer on/off and changes the set temperature.
Dry After Printing Switches 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 Settings Multi Sensor Adjustment Optimizes the status of the multi sensor.
Media Suction Force Adjusts the media suction force of the platen.
Printing Movement Range Select the carriage movement range during printing from Output Data Width, Media Width, and Full Width.
Middle Pinch Auto Raise/Lower The middle pinch rollers go up automatically during pullback printing or printing and cutting.
Batch Media Settings The minimum settings required for media setup can be configured by following the on-screen instructions on the operation panel.
Media Management Displays 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
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 or dot displacement is unacceptable, perform cleaning as appropriate for the severity of dot drop-out or dot displacement. 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 When taking action against dot drop-out or dot displacement, 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.

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 Cleaning Start-up cleaning Cleans the print head nozzle surface before the start of daily operations.
Daily shut down cleaning Cleans around the print heads after the end of daily operations.
Maintenance Wiper Replacement Replaces the wiper used in cleaning the print heads.
Blade Replacement Replaces the blade used in cutting.
Separating Knife Replacement Replaces the separating knife used in media separation.
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.
Flushing Sponge Replacement Replaces the flushing sponge used to absorb the flushed ink.
Ink Renewal Perform this operation when ink circulation and other cleaning methods (normal, medium, powerful, daily shut down, and light choke cleaning) 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.
Light Choke Cleaning 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

Circulates ink to prevent uneven color issues with white ink.

If the media 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 A message appears when discharged fluid has collected in the drain bottle. Use this menu item to discard this fluid.
Preferences Media Edge Detection Sets 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.
Remaining Media Management Sets 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 Setup Provides support, preventing skewed installation of the media by making a sound and operating an automatic suction fan during setup.
Printing Test Position Sets the direction for test pattern printing: Feed or Scan.
Perforated Sheet Cutting Sets the perforated sheet cutting conditions.
Standby Heater Temperature Sets the heater temperature when media has not been set up.
Prefeeding at Output Prefeeds the media when it is fed out, such as during cutting, preventing the pulling of the media with undue force.
Priority for Cutting Settings Sets whether to prioritize the cutting settings of the machine or the software RIP.
Ink Circulation Interval Sets the frequency of ink circulation.
Notifications On/Off When this is set to on, notifications are displayed at the appropriate times.
  • Ink Mixing Notification
  • Middle Pinch Roller Placement Notification
  • Media Clamp Placement Notification
Sleep Time Sets the time until sleep mode (the state in which the power-saving features operate) activates.
Media Feed Amount to External Device Sets the amount of media feed to an external device.
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 only appears when media has been set up.