Printer Unit
Front
| No. | Name | Function overview |
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| Cartridge slots | The location where ink cartridges are installed. | |
| Front cover | Open this when necessary, such as when loading media. Keep this cover closed when not loading media or performing maintenance. | |
| Loading lever (front) | Secures the media in place and releases it. Use this lever when working at the front of the machine. Lowering the lever secures the media in place. |
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| Operation panel | The panel containing the buttons used to operate the machine. | |
| Left cover | Open this when you perform maintenance. | |
| Right cover | Open this when you perform maintenance. | |
| Take-up Unit | Takes up the media after printing. This prevents the printed media from touching the floor. |
Rear
| No. | Name | Function overview |
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| Loading lever (rear) | Operate this when you load media. | |
| Media holders | Use these when you load media. | |
| Shafts | ||
| Media stays | ||
| Drain bottle | Discharged fluid is stored in this bottle. When discharged fluid is nearly overflowing from the bottle, an error is displayed and printing is not possible. |
Side
| No. | Name | Function overview |
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| Main power switch | Switches the main power of the machine on/off. | |
| Power-cord connector | Used to connect the power cable from which power is supplied to the machine. | |
| Ethernet connector | Use this to connect an Ethernet cable. |
Front Cover Interior/Print Head Carriage Area
| No. | Name | Function overview |
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| Print-head carriage |
Transports the built-in print heads. |
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| Height-adjustment lever | You can adjust the head height. | |
| Separating knife |
The knife used to separate the media. |
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| Sub carriage |
The separating knife is inside here. |
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| Print head caps |
Prevent the print heads from drying out by sealing the print heads to protect the ink emission surface when the print heads are at the right side of the machine, such as when waiting for printing. |
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| Wiper | Cleans the print heads, removing dirt and excess ink that have adhered to these heads. |
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| Flushing cover | Open this cover when cleaning around the print heads and when replacing the flushing sponge. Leave this cover closed when not cleaning around the print heads or replacing the flushing sponge. | |
| Flushing sponge |
Absorbs ink flushed from the print heads. |
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| Wiper cleaner | Removes ink and dirt that have adhered to the wiper. | |
| Media clamp |
Each clamp holds down the left or right edge of the media, keeping the media from coming loose and preventing fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print heads. |
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Pinch roller |
Lowering a loading lever lowers the pinch rollers, clamping the media. |
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| Grit roller |
Transports the media. |
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| Platen |
This is the path over which the media passes. The platen has a built-in suction fan and heater (print heater) that keep the media from coming loose. |
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| Apron |
This is the path over which the media passes. The apron has a built-in heater (dryer) that heats the media and prevents it from coming loose. |
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| Print light |
This light illuminates the front cover interior. This makes it easier to see the printing status. It flashes if a serious error occurs. |
Serious Errors Indicated by the Print Light
If an error that may lead to serious damage to the printer occurs, the print light blinks.
This indicates one of the situations shown below.
When the print light blinks, the error also appears on the operation panel's display screen.
| Display screen | Error overview |
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| Print Head Dry-out Error | The print heads were about to dry out. The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. |
| Motor Error | An excessive load was applied to the motor. If this error is not addressed, the print heads may be damaged. |
| Low Temperature Error | The ambient temperature in the printer's installation location has fallen below the temperature in which operation is possible. If this error is not addressed, the printer may malfunction. |
| High Temperature Error | The ambient temperature in the printer's installation location has risen above the temperature in which operation is possible. If this error is not addressed, the printer may malfunction. |
| Pump Stop Error | An excessive load was applied to the pump within the machine. If this error is not addressed, the pump may malfunction. |
| Service Call | An unrecoverable error or an error that requires a part replacement has occurred. |