Seiko IP-4500 MKII Operation & User’s Manual

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User's Guide (Basic Operations)

Color Inkjet Printer IP-4500 IP-4500 MKII IP-4010 IP-4010 MKII Seiko I Infotech Inc. Read this User's Guide to use the printer safely and properly. Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time.

IP-4500/4010 Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide

Documents Number U00043777154 First Edition, December 2000 Second Edition, April 2001 Third Edition, September 2001 Fourth Edition, January 2002 Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002 by Seiko I Infotech Inc. All rights reserved Seiko I Infotech Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors. Please address any questions, comments, and suggestions to: Seiko I Infotech Inc. 31-1, kameido 6-chome koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0071, Japan This manual acknowledges the following trademarks: SII is a trademark of Seiko I Infotech Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. Durch die Kennzeichnung dieses Produktes mit dem CE-Zeichen erklärt Seiko den folgenden Direktiven der Europäischen Union zu entsprechen (mit Wirkung vom siehe Datum): Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 73/23/EEC ergänzt durch EG-Direktive 93/68/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich Geräten mit niedriger Betriebsspannung. Januar 1996:- EG-Direktive 89/336/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich elektromagnetischer Kompatibilität. Den vollständigen Text dieser Erklärung einschließlich der Definition der entsprechenden Direktiven sowie der jeweiligen Standards erhalten Sie von Ihrem Seiko Colorgrafx Systems Kundendienst oder Ihrem Seiko Engineering Systems Kundendienst.

Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-4500/IP-4500MKII,

IP-4010/IP-4010MKII Color Inkjet Printer (simply called the printer below). The following four types of printer are available from media (pa- per) sizes supported and print speed. - IP-4500: 54" printer - IP-4500MKII: High speed print 54" printer - IP-4010: 36" printer - IP-4010MKII: High speed print 36" printer Also, one of the following controllers can be installed in the printer: - SCSI controller IP-4500-00 (IP-4500) IP-4010-00 (IP-4010) IP-4500-02 (IP-4500MKII) IP-4010-02 (IP-4010MKII) - Network controller IP-4500-01 (IP-4500) IP-4010-01 (IP-4010) IP-4500-03 (IP-4500MKII) IP-4010-03 (IP-4010MKII) The printer with a SCSI controller is supplied with the IP-4500/ IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide (Basic Op- erations) (this manual). The printer with a network controller is supplied with two manu- als: - IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide (Basic Operations) - IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide (Function Settings) Introduction

This manual, the IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII

User's Guide (Basic Operations), describes the features of the printer, names of components, information to be known before use, and basic operations, such as how to turn the power on and off and set paper and ink. The IP-4500/IP-4500MKII, IP-4010/IP-4010MKII User's Guide (Function Settings) explains how to set functions of the printer. For details on the printer function settings, see the separate User's Guide (Function Settings). The SCSI controller has some different functions and operation panel menus from those of the network controller. If they are dif- ferent, the functions and menus of both the controllers are described. Read the appropriate description for your printer. The following items should be read before reading Section 1. - Deliverables - Safety precautions - Handling precautions - Manual legend (notation rules) Read these items to use the printer safely and properly. Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time.

The printer components, including options, are installed on the main

unit on delivery. Make sure that the following items are present. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the shop where you purchased the product or the nearest service dealer. Printer main unit <1> • IP-4500-00 (54" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface)) • IP-4500-01 (54" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface)) • IP-4500-02 (High speed print 54" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface)) • IP-4500-03 (High speed print 54" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface)) • IP-4010-00 (36" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface)) • IP-4010-01 (36" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface)) • IP-4010-02 (High speed print 36" printer, SCSI controller incorporated (raster data interface)) • IP-4010-03 (High speed print 36" printer, network controller incorporated (HPGL interface)) One of the controllers must be selected on shipment. Basic components

Power cable <1>

Roll paper User's Guide (Basic Operations) <1 copy> User's Guide (Function Settings) (Supplied with network controller) <1 copy> Quick Reference Guide <1 copy> Scroller Software set (Supplied with network controller) <1> Ink kit 6 colors IP-838 (Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm) <1> SCSI cable <1> (Supplied with SCSI controller) Accessories

Waste ink bottle IP-841

<1> Ink cartridges IP-XXX (Y, M, C, Bk, Lc, Lm) See page 1-8 for the item number. Paper IP-XXX (Various types) See page 1-7 for the item number. * : Options and consumables can be ordered separately. Scroller Replaceable cutter blade IP-844 <1> Cleaning Kit CH-98 (For printer cleaning, recommended) <1 set> Winder - Winder unit - Scroller - Paper tube - Document pocket - Roll cover Paper bucket - Roll cover - Document pocket - Paper bucket Options Consumables Wipe stick (For cleaning bottom of the carriage) <100 pieces>

Example of symbols:

This symbol ( ) denotes items that require special care while executing a certain procedure or operation. This symbol ( ) denotes items that are forbidden. This symbol ( ) denotes items you should follow to prevent accidents or injury. Safety Precautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the plotter and to prevent the plotter from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with the symbol. Minor personal injury or product and/or peripheral damage failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor personal injury or product and/ or peripheral damage. Severe personal injury or death Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING CAUTION

Dieses Symbol (

) kennzeichnet Vorschriften, deren besondere Beachtung während der Ausführung von bestimmten Vorgängen und Operationen nötig ist. Dieses Symbol ( ) kennzeichnet Gegenstände, die ver- boten sind. Dieses Symbol ( ) kennzeichnet Vorschriften, die Unfälle oder Verletzungen verhindern sollen. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Die folgenden Symbole erscheinen in diesem Handbuch, um den ordnungsgemäßen Gebrauch des Plotters sicherzustellen und den Plotter vor Beschädigung zu schützen. Bitte beachten Sie die mit dem Symbol gekennzeichneten Anweisungen. Leichte Körperverletzung oder Beschädigung des Produkts und/oder der Peripherie Nichtbeachtung der mit diesem Symbol gekennzeichneten Vorschriften kann zu leichter Körperverletzung oder Beschädigung des Produkts und/oder der Peripherie führen. Schwere Körperverletzung oder Lebensgefahr Nichtbeachtung der mit diesem Symbol gekennzeichneten Vorschriften kann zu schwerer Körperverletzung und Lebensgefahr führen. Warnung Vorsicht

Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. DO NOT

plug several devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in fire or electric shock. Make sure the printer is well grounded. If it is not grounded, a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock. DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer. DO NOT repair the printer by yourself. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock or other accidents. DO NOT damage, break, process, or heat the power cable. If it is dam- aged, replace it with a new one. Using a damaged power cable may cause fire or electric shock. NEVER use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place where it can possibly be splashed by any liquids. If any liquids get into the printer, it could lead to fire, electric shock, or other serious acci- dents. DO NOT remove the fixed covers of the printer because they contain high-voltage and extremely hot parts. Careless removal might result in an electric shock or burn. DO NOT allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts of the printer. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents. DO NOT disconnect or connect the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may lead to electric shock. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable immediately during a thunder storm. WARNING

Benutzen Sie eine Stromquelle mit der auf dem Geräteschild angegebenen

Spannung. Der Anschluß von mehreren Geräten an dieselbe Stromquelle kann zu Kurzschluß führen. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß der Printer ordentlich geerdet ist. Wenn er nicht geerdet ist, kann ein Kurzschluß Feuer oder Stromschlag verursachen. Der Printer darf nicht zerlegt oder umgebaut werden! Führen Sie Reparaturen nicht selbst durch! Dies könnte zu Feuer, Stromschlag oder anderen Unfällen führen. Das Stromkabel darf nicht beschädigt, verändert oder erhitzt werden. Bei Beschädigung muß es sofort ersetzt werden. Der Gebrauch eines beschädigten Stromkabels kann zu Feuer oder Stromschlag führen. Der Printer darf nicht an Orten aufgestellt werden, die extrem feucht sind, oder wo er mit Flüssigkeiten in Berührung kommen könnte. Falls Flüssigkeit in den Printer gelangt, kann dies zu Feuer, Stromschlag oder anderen schlimmen Unfällen führen. Die befestigten Abdeckungen des Printers dürfen nicht entfernt werden, da sie Hochspannungsteile oder extrem heiße Teile abdecken. Unvorsichtige Entfernung kann zu Verbrennungen oder Stromschlag führen. Metallteile oder Flüssigkeiten dürfen nicht mit dem Inneren des Printers in Berührung kommen. Dies könnte zu Feuer, Stromschlag oder anderen Unfällen führen. Berühren Sie das Stromkabel nicht mit nassen Händen, sonst könnten Sie einen Stromschlag erleiden. Bei Gewitter muß der Printer sofort ausgeschaltet und von der Stromquelle getrennt werden. Warnung

Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power out-

let in any of the following cases: • When putting your hands inside the printer. • Smoke, strange noise or smells erupt from the printer. • A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer. • An error requiring service from a service center occurs. DO NOT put your hand into the paper delivery slot as it may lead to injury on the cutting device. WARNING

In jedem der folgenden Fälle muß der Printer sofort ausgeschaltet und

von der Stromquelle getrennt werden: • Wenn Sie mit den Händen in das Gerät fassen. • Wenn Rauch, ungewöhnliche Geräusche oder Gerüche von dem Printer ausgehen. • Wenn Metallteile oder irgendwelche Flüssigkeiten mit dem Inneren des Printers in Berührung kommen. • Wenn ein Fehler auftritt, der vom Servicecenter behoben werden muß. Fassen Sie nicht mit der Hand in den Papierauswurfschlitz, sonst können Sie sich an der Schneidevorrichtung verletzen. Warnung

Handle the paper rolls with care because they are very heavy. If you

drop them, it could lead to personal injury. Hold the electric cable by the plug when connecting and disconnecting it. Failing to do so may cause the cable to fray or break which could lead to electric shock and/or fire. When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it with both hands with its mouth facing up. If not, waste ink may spill from the bottle. If the waste ink bottle is discarded, cap it tightly. DO NOT put any paper rolls on an unstable table or a tilted surface as they could fall leading to an injury. DO NOT get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash off any ink with imme- diately with soapy water. Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye. If it gets into the eye, wash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as re- quired. If it is swallowed, do not try to vomit it forcefully, but see a doctor. Keep ink cartridges out of reach of children. In order to ensure the safe operation of the printer heed all of the cau- tions and warnings contained throughout this manual. CAUTION

Die Papierrollen sind sehr schwer, sie müssen vorsichtig gehandhabt

werden. Fallenlassen kann zu Verletzungen führen. Halten Sie das Stromkabel am Stecker fest, wenn sie es ein- und ausstecken, sonst könnte es brechen oder beschädigt werden, was zu Stromschlag und/oder Feuer führen kann. Wenn die Abfalltintenflasche eingesetzt oder entfernt wird, halten Sie sie mit beiden Händen mit der Öffnung nach oben weisend. Wenn dies nicht geschieht, kann Tinte aus der Flacshe austreten. Beim Entsorgen der Abfalltintenflasche diese fest verschließen. Vermeiden Sie Tintenspritzer auf der Haut oder Kleidung. Waschen Sie die Tinte sofort mit Seifenwasser aus. Legen Sie Papierrollen nicht auf einen wackeligen Tisch oder eine unebene Oberfläche, da das Herunterfallen zu Verletzungen führen kann. Darauf achten, nicht Tinte zu verschlucken oder in die Augen zu spritzen. Falls Tinte versehentlich in die Augen gerät, sofort unter fließendem sauberem Wasser abspülen und anschließend bei Bedarf einen Arzt aufsuchen. Falls Tinte verschluckt wird, nicht Erbrechen verursachen, sondern sofort einen Arzt aufsuchen. Die Tintenpatronen immer außer Reichweite von Kindern halten. Um den sicheren Betriebs des Plotters zu gewährleisten, beachten Sie bitte alle Warnungen und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen die in diesem Handbuch erwähnt sind. Vorsicht

Precautions Regarding the Power Supply

1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet. 2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise-generating devices, such as a motor. 3. The power supply voltage must be 100 VAC. 4. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Do not plug several devices into one electrical outlet. Handling Precautions 1. Turn the power off, wait for at least ten seconds, and turn the power on again. 2. Do not place anything on top of the printer. Do not rest your elbows on the printer. 3. Open and close the top cover gently from the front of the printer with both hands. 4. Before connecting or disconnecting the interface connector, turn the printer off. 5. Do not clean the surface of the cover with benzene or paint thinner. The coating may come off or deteriorate. Wipe the cover clean with a soft cloth. If the cover is very dirty, use a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent. 6. Do not touch the ink-jet head surface.

Precautions Regarding Consumables

1. Always use the recommended consumables (paper, ink, etc.). Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown. 2. Do not use ink past the date of expiration as this may cause a breakdown. 3. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of waste ink bottles. 4. Securely cap waste ink bottle and dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of waste ink bottles.

Boxes marked with a "WARNING" describe points of caution for

avoiding serious bodily harm. Textkästen mit der Bezeichnung "Warnung" weisen auf wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften zur Vermeidung von schweren Verletzungen hin. Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding injury to yourself or damage to the plotter. Textkästen mit der Bezeichnung "Vorsicht" weisen auf wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften zur Vermeidung von Personen- oder Geräteschäden hin. Boxes marked with a note describe precautions while handling the plotter. HINT: Hint mark The hint symbol describes operations that make using or han- dling the printer easier. Reference mark This mark is followed by a reference section or page number. Manual legend (Notational rules) This manual uses the notational rules for marks, keys, LCD, and LEDs: NOTE HINT WARNING Warnung Vorsicht CAUTION

Press to put the

printer offline. 2 Press to select the first menu in the local operation mode. 3 Press again to select the second menu in the local operation mode. 4 Press to enter the function menu. This represents a key on the operation panel. This represents the LCD display on the operation panel. On Flashing Off Example 2: LED states in the text An on, flashing, or off LED is characterized by the following symbols: Example 1: Keys and messages shown on the LCD in the description INK SETUP PAPER XXXX RESET FEED CLEANING CUT FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST XXXX *: XXXX: Depends on the type of controller installed. Notation of Keys/LCD/LEDs

ROLL : 54" (COATED)

INK SETUP PAPER XXXX Example 3: LCD state transitions and key operations in the description A key on the operation panel. This indicates that the LCD screen changes to another automatically without need to press a key. This shows that the LCD screen changes to another when the operator presses a key. INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT RESET FEED CLEANING CUT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Deliverables ..........................................................................................i Safety Precautions..............................................................................iv Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.....................................................................v Handling Precautions ........................................................................xii Manual legend (Notational rules)......................................................xiv Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) 1-1 Features...........................................................................................1-2 Operating Conditions .......................................................................1-4 Installation Space ................................................................1-4 Environmental Conditions ................................................... 1-5 Consumables...................................................................................1-7 Paper ...................................................................................1-7 Ink ..................................................................................1-10 Waste Ink Bottle ................................................................1-12 Cutter.................................................................................1-13 Scroller ..............................................................................1-13 External Views, Part Names, and Functions ................................. 1-14 Front ..................................................................................1-14 Rear ..................................................................................1-15 Winder (IP-240, IP-241) (Option) ...................................... 1-16 Bucket (IP-230, IP-231) (Option)....................................... 1-16 Operation Panel.................................................................1-17 LCD Messages and Printer State ..................................................1-19 Messages on the LCD.......................................................1-19

Section 2 Basic Operations

Connecting with Computer ..............................................................2-2 SCSI Controller....................................................................2-2 Network Controller...............................................................2-5 Turning the Power On/Off................................................................2-7 Turning the Power On .........................................................2-8 Turning the Power Off .......................................................2-11 Replacing the Paper Roll...............................................................2-12 Installing Paper Roll on the Scroller and Removing it from the Scroller 2-12 Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing it from the Printer 2-13 Replacing Paper Roll with Another.................................... 2-18 Replacing Empty Paper Roll .............................................2-18 Replacing Jammed Paper Roll.......................................... 2-18 Replacing Ink Cartridges ...................................................2-19 Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.............................. 2-19 Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge.......................................... 2-21 If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed..................................... 2-22 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle......................................................2-23 Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure......................... 2-23 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full.............................................2-26 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed............................... 2-26 Replacing the Cutter......................................................................2-27 Head Cleaning "CLEANING".........................................................2-30 Paper Feed "FEED".......................................................................2-32 Paper Cutting "CUT"......................................................................2-33 Installing Paper on Winder (Option)...............................................2-34 Daily Care ......................................................................................2-37

Section 3 Menu Operations (SCSI Controller)

Basic Menu Operation .....................................................................3-2 Menu Hierarchical Structure................................................ 3-2 Menu Tree ...........................................................................3-3 Basic Operations and Keys ................................................. 3-7 Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, and Character Input........................................... 3-8 Menu Operations ...........................................................................3-14 INK Menu...........................................................................3-14 PAPER Menu ....................................................................3-15 SETUP Menu ....................................................................3-16 RESET Menu ....................................................................3-18 CLEANING Menu ..............................................................3-18 FEED Menu .......................................................................3-18 CUT Menu .........................................................................3-19 FUNC Menu ......................................................................3-20 ADJUST Menu ..................................................................3-21 SYSTEM Menu..................................................................3-43

Section 4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................4-2 Clearing Paper Jam .........................................................................4-3 When an Error Message Appears ...................................................4-4 Service Call Errors...............................................................4-4 Communication Errors.........................................................4-7 PDL Warning (Network controller only)............................ 4-8 Operator Call Errors ..........................................................4-11 When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly ...................................... 4-15 When a Print Error Occurs.............................................................4-16 When There Is an Abnormal Sound ..............................................4-17 Appendix Basic Specifications.........................................................................A-2 Printer Specifications...........................................................A-2 Print Modes .........................................................................A-3 Option/Consumables .......................................................................A-4 Option ..................................................................................A-4 Consumables.......................................................................A-5

Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) This section provides necessary information to operate the printer. Familiarize yourself with the basics of the printer be- fore reading Section 2 and later. Features Operating Conditions Installation Space Environmental Conditions Consumables Paper Ink Waste Ink Bottle Cutter Scroller External Views, Names of Parts, and Functions Front Rear Winder (IP-240) (Option) Bucket (IP-230) (Option) Operation Panel LCD Messages and Printer State Messages on the LCD Contents of this section

1. High-Speed Output with Newly Developed Wide Piezo Heads

An A0-size full-color drawing can be printed in approx. four minutes at 720 dpi by adopting newly developed wide piezo heads. The printer provides high productivity. 2. High Weather Resistance with Oil-based Pigment Ink Oil-based pigment ink is used to provide high water and light resistance. Therefore, prints can be posted outdoors. The oil- based pigment ink dries so quickly that you do not have to care about drying time even during continuous printing. 3. High-Quality Prints at True 720 Dpi with Six Inks A high resolution of true 720 dpi is implemented to print high- quality drawings. The printer supports light magenta and light cyan as well as black, magenta, yellow, and cyan to provide color gradations. High-quality prints equivalent to commercial prints can be produced. 4. Excellent Interface Function A SCSI model that can transfer data at high speed and an Ethernet Centronics model that inherits popular SII controller technology are available. The Ethernet model supports 100BASE-T and 10 logical ports. The printer can receive data from up to 11 computers at the same time when using the Centronics interface as well. 5. Easy Operation Large-capacity (500 cc) ink cartridges are provided. In addition, an automatic winder (option) is available to operate the printer even at night without intervention. Ink cartridges and media can be replaced easily from the front side of the printer.

Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Features 6. Excellent Driver Environment A Windows driver is provided as standard. Large data can be transferred without any stress. In addition, high-performance RIP is provided to output PostScript data via RIP. The Ethernet model supports high-capacity hard disks and remote control tools. Data can be stored on a hard disk, so it can be reprinted without retransmitting it. Remote control tools can be used to view and change the printer status from the computer. 7. Support of Various Media Coated Paper, Glossy Paper, Backlit Film, White PET Film, and Adhesive Vinyl, Polyester Cloth are supported. The printer meets all applications.

This section describes the operating conditions for the printer.

Installation Space There must be a sufficient space around the printer for the replace- ment of frequently used parts, for the output of drawings, and for ventilation. In addition, the maintenance space, shown below, is required to repair the printer or replace components. The installation/maintenance space is shown in the following fig- ure. Installation and Maintenance Space Height direction: 1700 (Unit : mm) 400 400 1000 600 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234

Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Operating Conditions Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature and Humidity Levels The printer should be used within the temperature and humidity levels shown below. : Print quality is guaranteed. : Plotting can be performed. (The temperature and hu- midity levels are restricted.) - To obtain better print quality, use the plotter within temperatures of 15 to 30 degrees C and a relative humidity of 30% to 70%. HINT 10 20 30 40 [°C] 0 Temperature 35°C 30%RH 35°C 15°C 70%RH 30°C, 80%RH (50%RH) 80%RH 60%RH

Places where the printer must not be installed

Do not install the printer in the following places: - Places exposed to direct sunlight - Places subject to vibration - Places with excessive dust - Places subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity - Places near an air conditioner or a heater - Places where the printer may get wet - Places subject to direct air circulation from vents - Places near a diazo copier that may generate ammonia gas - Places with poor ventilation - Unstable places

Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge)

Paper Available Paper Types Use the Seiko-recommended paper shown below. NOTE Failure to use the recommended paper may lead to a dete- rioration of the print quality or a printer malfunction. Consumables r e b m u n m e tI e p yt r e p a P ) h t di w ( e zi S r e b m u n m e tI e p yt r e p a P ) h t di w ( e zi S 0 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 2 7 3 1 ( " 4 5 4 5 3 - P I m li F tilk c a B ) m m 2 7 3 1 ( " 4 5 1 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 0 7 2 1 ( " 0 5 5 5 3 - P I m li F tilk c a B ) m m 0 7 2 1 ( " 0 5 2 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 4 1 9 ( " 6 3 6 5 3 - P I m li F tilk c a B ) m m 4 1 9 ( " 6 3 3 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 1 4 8 ( 0 A 0 9 3 - P I m li F T E P etih W ) m m 2 7 3 1 ( " 4 5 4 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 0 1 6 ( " 4 2 1 9 3 - P I m li F T E P etih W ) m m 0 7 2 1 ( " 0 5 5 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 4 9 5 ( 1 A 2 9 3 - P I m li F T E P etih W ) m m 4 1 9 ( " 6 3 6 3 3 - P I re p a P d eta o C ) m m 0 2 4 ( 2 A 0 6 3 - P I ly ni V e vis e h d A ) m m 2 7 3 1 ( " 4 5 0 8 3 - P I re p a P y ss ol G ) m m 2 7 3 1 ( " 4 5 1 6 3 - P I ly ni V e vis e h d A ) m m 0 7 2 1 ( " 0 5 1 8 3 - P I re p a P y ss ol G ) m m 0 7 2 1 ( " 0 5 2 6 3 - P I ly ni V e vis e h d A ) m m 4 1 9 ( " 6 3 2 8 3 - P I re p a P y ss ol G ) m m 4 1 9 ( " 6 3 1 5 3 - P I htol C rets e ylo P ) m m 2 7 3 1 ( " 4 5 3 8 3 - P I re p a P y ss ol G ) m m 0 1 6 ( " 4 2 2 5 3 - P I htol C rets e ylo P ) m m 0 7 2 1 ( " 0 5 3 5 3 - P I htol C rets e ylo P ) m m 4 1 9 ( " 6 3

Precautions for storing paper

- Avoid direct sun light and water regardless of before and after opening the package. Put paper in envelope to prevent dust and store paper in a dry, cool and dark place. - Avoid rapid change of temperature and humidity and store pa- per with no condensing. - Do not store paper in standing condition to prevent disorder of paper roll and damage of paper edge. - Do not pile up paper rolls. Precautions for disposing paper - Dispose paper in rule matched to the actual situation. If there is a limitation for disposal in regulations, follow to that regulations. Precautions for use - Avoid change of temperature and humidity after opening pack- age. Set paper after leaving paper in the operation environment for 3hours or more. Use care for change of humidity due to ON/ OFF of the air conditioner. - In paper characteristics, curl of paper in low humidity and wrinkle of paper in high humidity are easy to be generated. Use paper in normal temperature and humidity environment (around 23 °C and 50%RH). - Do not use scratched, wrinkled, curled, or stained with dust pa- per. Especially, paper edge (both edge of paper) effects to paper feed- ing. Also, do not drop or wet the paper. If doing so, it may give bad effect to print quality and causes malfunction. - Hold margins of the paper not to touch the print surface. Adhesion of sebaceous matter or sweat may cause bad effect to print quality. - Amend mis-roll of the paper before setting.

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Precautions for handling prints. - Do not touch the print surface before drying up the ink. Hold margins of the paper for handling. Especially use care before 24hours after printing. - Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer. Do not pile print surface to prevent color transfer. - Do not pile with copy prints or laser prints to prevent sticking due to ink or toner. - Do not rub, scratch, or hold the paper to prevent pealing. - Do not rub or leave the paper in wet condition to prevent blur- ring. Other precautions - Cloth and Vinyl (with glue) can not be cut with a built-in cutter. - Paper causes color fading and a change in quality in getting old. Check paper condition and use good conditioned paper. - Joints of thread of the cloth may look white. - When using Backlit Film, put the print surface as the face and give light from the back (film surface). - When using Vinyl (with glue), adhesive matter (glue) may be sticked to the platen. In that case, wipe up the adhesive matter referring to "Section 2, Daily Care". Sticking of adhesive matter may cause paper jamming. - There is a case that an error is generated due to missing of paper drop from the printer. Remove the print after cutting to prevent such an error or set a paper again after the error. - We recommend PET and Vinyl for coating the print. PP (Polypropylene) coating may cause a trouble. Check effectiveness before coating. - Paper dust due to cutting may cause float of coating.

Use the Seiko-recommended ink cartridges listed below.

Ink cartridges must be installed in all six slots. The positions of ink cartridges are specified by color. (See the figure below.) NOTE - Failure to use the recommended ink cartridge may lead to a deterioration of the print quality or a printer malfunction. - The valid period of the ink is 18 months after the manufac- ture date. - Do not shake ink cartridges before use. - All six color cartridges must be installed. If any of the cartridges is removed, a new one must be in- stalled. Black Light Cyan Light Magenta Cyan Magenta Yellow . o N m e tI r olo c k n I ytic a p a c k n I 0 3 8 - P I ) w olle Y ( Y l m 0 0 5 1 3 8 - P I )atn e g a M ( M l m 0 0 5 2 3 8 - P I ) n a y C ( C l m 0 0 5 3 3 8 - P I ) k c al B ( k B l m 0 0 5 4 3 8 - P I )atn e g a m th gi L ( m L l m 0 0 5 5 3 8 - P I ) n a y C th gi L ( c L l m 0 0 5

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Consumables NOTE CAUTION CAUTION WARNING Precautions for ink storage and processing - Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dis- pose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of ink cartridges. - Ink has an expiration date. If it is exceeded, the printer qual- ity may deteriorate or the printer may malfunction. - Store ink cartridges in a dry, cool and dark place. - Never put the waste ink bottle near open flames. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire. - Avoid ink ingestion or splashes on skin or in eyes. Failure to do so may cause difficulty in breathing or damage to sensi- tive eye tissue. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of chil- dren. - Do not drop the ink on the skin. If it is got on the skin, wash it off. - Do not attempt to disassemble ink cartridges.

Waste Ink Bottle

Use the Seiko-recommended waste ink bottle listed below. - Do not attempt to disassemble a waste ink bottle. - Avoid ink ingestion or splashes in eyes. Failure to do so may cause difficulty in breathing or damage to sensitive eye tissue. - Do not drop the waste ink on the skin. If it is got on the skin, wash it off. - Install the waste ink bottle securely. If not, the amount of waste ink cannot be detected correctly, causing a spillage. - A waste ink bottle must always be installed. If it is removed for replacement, a new one must be installed. Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle - Securely cap and put a used waste ink bottle into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of ink cartridges. WARNING NOTE CAUTION - Never put the waste ink bottle near open flames. Failure to follow this warning might result in fire. . o N m e tI s k r a m e R 1 4 8 - P I .re b r o s b a s niatn o C

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NOTE - When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, hold it with both hands with its mouth facing up. If not, waste ink may spill from the bottle. - Take care not to cut your fingers when replacing blades. CAUTION Cutter Use the Seiko-specified replacement cutter blade. Scroller Use the Seiko-specified replacement scroller. . o N m e tI s k r a m e R 4 4 8 - P I 1 Consumables . o N m e tI s k r a m e R 2 4 8 - P I le d o m " 4 5 0 0 5 4 - P I r o f ,te s 1 3 4 8 - P I le d o m " 6 3 0 1 0 4 - P I r o f ,te s 1

External Views, Part Names, and Functions

This section shows the external views of the printer, the names of parts of the printer and describes their functions. Front (1) Operation panel The lamps and LCD, which indicate the printer status, and keys for setting functions are located on the operation panel. (2) Ink holder Holds the ink bottles. (3) Caster Unlock the caster to move the printer, and lock it to secure the printer. (4) Ink cover Open the ink cover to replace ink cartridges. (5) Paper feeder Feeds paper. (6) Scroller Set roll paper. (7) Lever Nips paper when inserting it into the paper feeder or releases the nip when paper jam occurs. (8) Waste ink bottle slot Place the waste ink bottle on this slot. (9) Waste ink bottle cover Open this cover to replace the waste ink bottle. (1) (2) (3) (4) (4) (2) (5) Ink cartridge Roll paper (9) (8) Waste ink bottle (6) (7) Release Lock

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Rear Rear (10) Power receptacle (11) Circuit breaker (12) Rear cover (13) SCSI connector (14) ID switch (SCSI controller) (15) Terminator switch (16) Ethernet connector (17) Centronics connector (Network controller) (18) IC card slot (for maintenance service. This is masked with a bracket.) (19) Paper outlet * The printer is equipped with a SCSI controller or a network controller. (12) (15) SCSI controller Network controller (18) (16) (17) (13) (10) (11) (14) External Views, Part Names, and Functions (19)

Bucket (IP-230, IP-231)

Å(Option) The optional bucket is available to receive the drawings output through the lower paper delivery slot. Winder (IP-240, IP-241) Å(Option) An optional winder that winds a drawing discharged from the de- livery slot of the printer is available. Winder Paper bucket Winder scroller + Paper core Document pocket Roll cover Roll cover Document pocket

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Operation Panel Keys, LEDs, and the LCD are laid out on the operation panel as follows. It has a buzzer to alert errors or invalid key operations. (3) Power switch Turns the printer ON or OFF. (2) Keys Used to set printer functions. (4) LCD Shows the printer status and menus. (1) LED The LEDs light, flash, or turn off to the status of the printer. B C D E A External Views, Part Names, and Functions

Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys

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LCD Messages and Printer State This section explains the messages shown on the LCD and outlines menu operations. Messages on the LCD (1) Initialization display The printer is being initialized. - SCSI controller Booting - Network controller INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT SYSTEM VERSION 01A (When the printer is installed for the first time, it prompts an IP address. For details, see the User's Guide (Function Settings).) *: When the system starts normally, both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatically. (2) Online state (idle mode) display The printer can receive data from the computer. - SCSI controller - Network controller PRINT READY ROLL : 54” (COATED) PRINT READY SXXX ROLL : 54” (COATED) Status display Paper information Status display SXXX: Number of jobs to be processed Paper information INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT

(3) Online state (data analysis mode) display

The printer is analyzing data received from the computer. - SCSI controller - Network controller PROCESSING *S001 X01 2_HPGL J001 Status display * Data processing information (flashing) S001 : Number of jobs to be processed (000 to 100) Communication information X01 : Communication channel name Xn : XPT protocol (n=port number) Ln : LPD protocol (n=port number) Fn : FTP protocol (n=port number) PR : Parallel 2 : Setup table number (1 to 4) HPGL : PDL name J001 : Name of job being processed (001 to 999) (4) Online state (print mode) display The printer is printing. - SCSI controller - Network controller PRINT 01/01 S001 X01 2_HPGL J001 Status display 01/01 : Number of prints/number of copies to be printed S001 : Print information (000 to 100) Communication information X01 : Communication channel name 2 : Setup table number HPGL : PDL name J001 : Number of job being analyzed (001 to 999) PRINTING ROLL : 54” (COATED) Status display Paper information This state is not present.

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(5) Online state (print dry mode) display The printer is drying paper after printing. - SCSI controller - Network controller DRYING S001 X02 2_HPGL J002 DRYING ROLL : 54” (COATED) *: The print dry state is displayed after printing only if the print dry time has been set (see SCSI controller on Section 3, Menu Operation and the User's Guide (Function Settings). (6) Online state (print pause mode) display The printer is paused. - SCSI controller - Print stop and resume - Network controller - Print stop and resume CANCEL PRINTING ROLL : 54” (COATED) PRINTING ROLL : 54” (COATED) PRINT 01/01 *S001 X01 2_HPGL J002 INK SETUP PAPER JOB - Print cancel (end) The ONLINE LED flashes. PRINTING ROLL : 54” (COATED) PRINT READY ROLL : 54” (COATED) INK SETUP PAPER JOB LCD Messages and Printer State - Print cancel (end) The ONLINE LED flashes. Press the key in the print pause mode to start the head cleaning.

Nesting wait state

When the key is pressed in the nesting wait state, nesting can be stopped and printing can be performed. (7) Online state (nest mode) display The printer is in the nesting wait state. - SCSI controller - Network controller (8) Online state (nest print mode) display The printer is nest-printing. - SCSI controller - Network controller NEST PRINT *S001 X01 2_HPGL J001 Copy information is not displayed during nest printing. The information about the first nested job is displayed. (9) Online state (remote operation mode) display The printer is in remote control mode. - SCSI controller - Network controller REMOTE S000 When printing is stopped during remote operation, this screen is displayed. When the remote operation ends, the LCD returns to its original state automatically. This state is not present. This state is not present. This state is not present.

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TOTAL CT 1234 FEED LENm 5678 Bk INK REST: XXX% Lc INK REST: XXX% PRINT READY SXXX ROLL : 54” (COATED) Three-second intervals or (11) Online state (print information mode) display Print information is displayed. - SCSI controller - Network controller (10) Online state (power save mode) display The printer is saving power. - SCSI controller - Network controller POWER SAVING S000 ROLL : 54” (COATED) When the printer is kept online for a certain time, it enters power save mode. Online idle state Lm INK REST: XXX% C INK REST: XXX% Three-second intervals or M INK REST: XXX% Y INK REST: XXX% Three-second intervals or Then, the printer returns to online idle mode. Bk INK REST: XXX% Lc INK REST: XXX% PRINT READY ROLL : 54” (COATED) Online idle state Lm INK REST: XXX% C INK REST: XXX% Three-second intervals or M INK REST: XXX% Y INK REST: XXX% Three-second intervals or Then, the printer returns to online idle mode. LCD Messages and Printer State

(12) Offline (menu mode) display

Menus can be operated in offline mode. - SCSI controller - Network controller - Printing, nesting - Idling The protocol and system are displayed for reference only. *: , , , and are access keys to menus. INK SETUP PAPER RESET FEED CLEANING CUT FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST INK SETUP PAPER JOB RESET FEED CLEANING CUT FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST PROTO INK SETUP PAPER JOB RESET CLEANING SYSTEM PROTO

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(13) Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down. - SCSI controller - Network controller SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT LCD Messages and Printer State

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Connecting with Computer SCSI Controller Network Controller Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On Turning the Power Off Replacing the Paper Roll Installing Paper Roll on the Scroller and Removing it from the Scroller Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing it from the Printer Replacing Paper Roll with Another Replacing Empty Paper Roll Replacing Jammed Paper Roll Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed Replacing the Cutter Head Cleaning "CLEANING" Paper Feed "FEED" Paper Cutting "CUT" Installing Paper on Winder (Option) Daily Care Contents of this section Section 2 Basic Operations

Connecting with Computer

The method of connecting the printer with a computer depends on the type of controller built in the printer. This section describes each of the connection methods. If the printer has a network controller, the IP address and parameter settings for each port are requited after cable connection. This section only shows system configurations and cable connec- tion procedure. For information on parameter settings for each port, see the separate "User's Guide (Function Settings)." SCSI Controller System configuration (connection example) The following connection is possible. Connection procedure Connect a cable as follows: 1 Turn the printer and the computer OFF. Printer (Printer server PostScript RIP) SCSI interface NOTE - When the printer is connected with the computer, turn the printer ON, and then turn the computer ON. To turn the system OFF, turn the computer OFF, and then turn the printer OFF.

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SCSI connector NOTE - Use a dedicated SCSI cable (68-68-pin, 6 m). If using a cable except the specified one, the printer can not satisfy FCC and CE regulations. 3 Set the ID switch on the rear of the printer. - The ID number must not be unique in the SCSI chain. (Ini- tial setting: 4) ID switch Set the ID number with a small normal driver, etc. (Initial ID value: 4) 2 Connect a SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the rear of the printer. (It can be connected to any one of two SCSI connectors.) Connecting with Computer NOTE

Set the terminator on the rear of the printer to ON or OFF.

The printer has the SCSI terminator ON/OFF function. If the external terminator is not used and the printer is a terminating device in the SCSI chain (only one SCSI connector is connected), set the terminator switch to ON. If the printer is not a terminating device, set it to OFF. - For information on how to use the SCSI driver, see "Read.me" in the SCSI driver. Terminator switch NOTE

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Network Controller System configuration (connection example) The following connection is possible. NOTE - The Ethernet interface has up to 10 ports. Ethernet interface Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 10 Centronics interface Connecting with Computer

Connect the cable as follows:

1 Turn the printer and computers OFF. 2 Connect the cable to the Ethernet (10base-T/100base- TX) connector or Centronics (IEEE 1284) connector. 3 For information on parameter (IP address, etc.) settings, see the separate "User's Guide (Function Settings)." Ethernet connector Centronics (IEEE 1284) connector

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Turning the Power On/Off The printer has two power switches : circuit breaker (primary switch) and power ON/OFF switch (secondary switch). Printer rear Printer front (operation panel) The printer turns ON by turning the breaker ON. Afterward, turn the printer ON/OFF by the ON/OFF switch on the operation panel. Turn the printer OFF by the breaker when leaving the printer for a long time. Circuit breaker Power ON/OFF switch NOTE - When the printer is connected with the computer, turn the printer ON, and then turn the computer ON. To turn the system OFF, turn the computer OFF, and then turn the printer OFF. - In ON condition of the breaker, the printer power turns ON when the power cable is unplugged and plugged or the printer is turned on electricity after power failure.

Turning the Power On

1 Turn OFF the circuit breaker on the rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into an electrical outlet. - Do not use the other power cable than specified in this printer. - Verify that the supplied power cable meets the local AC power supply specifications. 2 Turn ON the circuit breaker on the rear of the printer. NOTE Circuit breaker (OFF) Power socket Power cable Circuit breaker (ON)

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3 Turn ON the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel. When the switch is turned ON, a power-on self-diagnostic test is performed and the following message appears on the LCD on the operation panel. Turning the Power On/Off Power ON/OFF switch NOTE - When the circuit breaker on the rear of the printer is turned ON, the printer is turned ON and power-on self-diagnosis starts even when the power ON/OFF switch on the opera- tion panel is not pressed. - Turn OFF the printer while “PRINT READY” is displayed on the LCD panel except emergency. Do not turn OFF the printer while “INITIALIZING” or “CLEAN- ING” is displayed on the LCD panel to avoid drop of the ink and damage of the head.

- SCSI controller

Booting PRINT READY ROLL : 54” (COATED) INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT SYSTEM VERSION 01 A If a 54" coated paper roll is used PRINT READY S000 ROLL : 54” (COATED) If a 54" coated paper roll is used When the power is turned ON for the first time after purchasing the printer, a guidance message is displayed to prompt you to set an IP address. (See the User's Guide (Functions Settings) for details.) JOB CANCEL YES NO When there is a job, this message is displayed. When "NO" is selected, a saved job can be printed. If no key is pressed for 10 seconds, "NO" is selected automatically. - If the fan does not run or the operation panel lamp does not light when the circuit breaker and power ON/OFF switch are turned ON, the power supply may be faulty. - If an error is detected during the self-diagnostic test at power on, an error message appears on the LCD. See the Section 4, Troubleshooting and take appropriate measure. HINT - Network controller INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT

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Turning the Power Off 1 Turn OFF the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel. - SCSI controller and Network controller The above message is displayed on the LCD to indicate that a shutdown process is in progress. After the process ends, the power is turned OFF. To turn the printer OFF, press the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel for several seconds. - The circuit breaker on the rear of the printer should be used only when the printer is turned OFF completely in order to move it, connect it with a computer, install or maintain its parts. - Turn the power ON/OFF switch OFF, wait for at least ten seconds, then turn it ON again. SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT CAUTION Turning the Power On/Off

Replacing the Paper Roll

This section describes how to install a paper roll on the scroller, remove it from the scroller, install a paper roll on the printer, and remove it from the printer. A paper roll is replaced in three cases: - If a paper roll is replaced with another - If it is replaced when it runs out - If it is replaced when it jams A paper replacement procedure in each case is explained below. Installing Paper Roll on the Scroller and Removing it from the Scroller 1 Remove the left flange from the scroller. 2 Remove the paper roll from the scroller. 3 Attach a new paper roll to the scroller. - Install the paper roll in the direction shown above. - Be careful not to damage the edge of the paper roll when inserting it. - Install the paper roll on the scroller or remove it from the scroller laterally on the table. Do not stand the paper roll to install or remove it on / from the scroller to avoid paper skew due to slackness of the paper roll. - Install paper roll on the scroller after whisking away dust covered on the side and print surface of the paper roll. Paper roll NOTE Paper roll Left flange Scroller The right flange is fixed to the scroller.

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4 Close the left flange tightly. Installing Paper Roll in the Printer and Removing it from the Printer 1 Lift the lever. 2 Remove the paper. Paper roll Cut sheet 3 Install new paper on the printer. Paper roll Cut sheet Left flange (Paper setting direction) Pay attention to the right and left flanges. (Use care not to hit the right flange to the lever. Hit the left side edge of the scroller to the plunger for mounting the scroller first to avoid hitting the right flange to the lever in the right side.) Flange Paper Flange Paper Replacing the Paper Roll

Check whether the paper edge is straight.

If not, cut it straight with a cutter and so on. Paper roll 5 Feed the paper until a buzzer sounds from the paper feeder. Feed the paper until an edge of the paper goes out 200 mm or more from the paper outlet. Paper roll Cut sheet 6 When feeding a paper roll, hold it at the center and rewind the flange to take up the slack in the paper. The perforated line on the printer is no more than a guide line. Install paper roll on the printer in a straight line against the paper roll. Paper roll Guide line Paper roll Cutter Paper feeder Perforated line Flange Hold it at the center. - Paper may stick to the paper feeder and is hard to set due to operational condition especially low humidity. In such case, float paper from the paper feeder and set paper to the paper feeder by holding both edges of the paper. NOTE

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Replacing the Paper Roll 7 Push down the lever. Perform operations according to the guidance message shown on the LCD. 8 Select either paper roll or cut sheet. Select ROLL PAPER or CUT SHEET with or key. Press the key to change setting. Press the key to leave the setting as it is. 9 Select a paper type. Select paper type with or key. Press the key to change setting. Press the key to leave the setting as it is. SELECT PAPER ROLL/SHEET : ROLL SELECT PAPER ROLL/SHEET : SHEET SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER : COATED SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER : XXX ○ ○ ○

(Custom Paper selection and entry)

The "custom paper selection and entry" is supported after version 2.00 of the engine-SCSI firmware. This function is not supported at version 1.xx of the engine-SCSI firmware. The "custom paper selection and entry" is supported at combination of engine-SCSI firmware version 2.00 or later and network controller firmware version 03A or later. This function is not supported at combination of firmware with- out described above. NOTE SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER : COATED SELECT PAPERTYPE PAPER : TYPE01 Select a paper type with and keys. SELECT PAPERTYPE NEW PAPER ENTRY • Press key to enter to NEW PAPER ENTRY menu. • Operation of the new paper entry is same as operation for paper entry from ADJUST menu. • Press key to return to SELECT PAPERTYPE menu. (only registered custom papers can be selected.)

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PREPARING PAPER WAIT A MOMENT - If it is ended normally, return to offline or online state. - If abnormal end occurs, go back to step 1. 10 The paper will be set automatically. Replacing the Paper Roll

Replacing Paper Roll with Another

1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key and press the key. 3 Replace the paper according to the Installing Paper Roll on the Printer and Removing it from The Printer. Replacing Empty Paper Roll 1 A message appears on the LCD. 2 Replace the paper according to the Installing Paper Roll on the Printer and Removing it from the Printer. LIFT LEVER 1 SET PAPER Replacing Jammed Paper Roll See the Cleaning Paper Jam on the Section 4, Troubleshooting. LIFT LEVER XXX XXX PAPER XXX

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Replacing Ink Cartridges This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge. Ink cartridges should be replaced in two cases: - If ink has run out - If an ink cartridge is not installed The ink cartridge replacement procedure in each case is explained below. Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure 1 Open the ink cover. 2 Remove an ink cartridge from the printer. Ink cartridge Ink cover - Do not remove the ink cartridge from the printer until ink cartridge becomes empty. NOTE

WAIT A MOMENT

XX - If it is ended normally, return to offline or online state. - If abnormal end occurs, go back to step 1. 3 Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer. 4 Close the ink cover. 5 Ink is sucked from the ink cartridge. New ink cartridge Ink cover Ink cover XX: Figure will be increased in approximately 5 second.

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Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge 1 A guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure. OPEN R INKCOVER 1 CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name C: CYAN M: MAGENTA Y: YELLOW OPEN L INKCOVER 1 CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lc: LIGHT CYAN Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA Replacing Ink Cartridges

If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed

1 A guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure. OPEN R INKCOVER SET XX INK XX: Ink name C: CYAN M: MAGENTA Y: YELLOW OPEN L INKCOVER SET XX INK XX: Ink name Bk: BLACK Lc: LIGHT CYAN Lm: LIGHT MAGENTA

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Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle should be replaced in two cases: - If the waste ink bottle is full - If the waste ink bottle is not installed The waste ink bottle replacement procedures for these cases are presented below. -Do not replace the waste ink bottle during printing. Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the waste ink bottle cover and take out the waste ink bottle from the printer. 2 Cap the waste ink bottle. Waste ink cover Cap - Do not direct the rubber plug side downwards, or ink may splash. NOTE Waste ink bottle Waste ink bottle Rubber plug NOTE

Prepare a new waste ink bottle.

- Make sure that three holes of the rubber inlet of the waste ink bottle are arranged longitudinally. (See the figure.) - Shake a new waste ink bottle to uniform inner coagulant before instalation. 4 Insert a new waste ink bottle by pushing "PUSH" mark on the waste ink bottle. (See the figure.) - When using a waste ink bottle with no "PUSH" label, insert it by pushing the same position as figure’s. - Insert the waste ink bottle securely until it hits to the depth of the holder. NOTE NOTE rubber inlet holes (Holes should be arranged longitudinally.)

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5 Attack the waste ink bottle cover. - If the waste ink bottle cover can not be closed, the waste ink bottle in not inserted in the specified position, insert it again. • Waste ink bottle replacement complectes successfully, the printer re- turns to online or offline. • Waste ink bottle replacement can not be complected successfully, re- turn to step 3. NOTE waste ink bottle cover Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle

If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Full

1 A guidance message appears on the LCD. 2 Replace the waste ink bottle according to the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure. If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD. 2 Install a new waste ink bottle in the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover. ⇒ See the step 3 of the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure. WASTE INK FULL CHANGE BOTTLE BOTTLE ISN’T SET SET BOTTLE

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Replacing the Cutter Replace the cutter when it does not cut well. This section explains how to replace the cutter. 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key twice to display the FUNC menu. 3 Press the key to select the FUNC menu, then press the and keys to select CUTTER CHANGE. 4 Press the key to display the following message. 5 Press the key to move the carriage to the center. CARRIAGE MOVING WAIT A MOMENT # CUTTER CHANGE > # CUTTER CHANGE > OK ? INK SETUP PAPER XXX RESET FEED CLEANING CUT FUNC XXX ADJUST XXX INK SETUP PAPER XXX

Open the rear cover.

8 Loosen the screw holding the cutter fitting with fingers, and lift it off. 9 Lift the cutter holder lever a little and turn it horizontally and lift the cutter off. Rear cover Carriage CLOSE REAR COVER Carriage Screw Cutter fitting Cutter Cutter holder lever OPEN REAR COVER CHANGE CUTTER 6 After the carriage moves, it starts cutter replacement. CAUTION The abobe message appears, but close the rear coner after step 11.

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Rear cover # CUTTER CHANGE > After closing the rear cover, the carriage returns to its home position and the menu selection screen returns. 10 Insert a new cutter into the slot where the old cutter existed, and fix the cutter holder lever. 11 Install the cutter fitting from above, turn the screw with fingers to secure the cutter. 12 Close the rear cover. Home position Cutter Cutter holder lever CARRIAGE MOVING WAIT A MOMENT The carriage finishes moving Replacing the Cutter

Head Cleaning "CLEANING"

1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key to display the CLEANING menu. 3 Press the key to start head cleaning. 4 Press the key. INK SETUP PAPER XXX INK SETUP PAPER XXX RESET FEED CLEANING CUT # CLEANING > # CLEANING * OK?

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5 Press the key again. NOTE - The cleaning takes several minutes. 6 When the cleaning is complete, the screen of step 3 returns automatically. 7 Press the key to return the original offline mode. CLEANING WAIT A MOMENT XX # CLEANING > XX : Figure will be increased in approximately 5 second. Head Cleaning "CLEANING"

Paper Feed "FEED"

This feature is used to feed paper manually after printing. (It is valid when the CUTTER in DRAWING PARAM is "OFF".) 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key to display the FEED menu. 3 Hold down the key. While the key is kept pressed, the currently selected roll paper is fed. If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged. 4 When the key is released, paper feeding stops and the top screen returns in offline mode. PAPER FEEDING RESET FEED CLEANING CUT RESET FEED CLEANING CUT INK SETUP PAPER XXX

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Paper Cutting "CUT" This feature is used to cut paper manually after printing. (It is valid when the CUTTER in DRAWING PARAM is set to "OFF".) 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key to display the CUT menu. 3 Press the key. When the key is pressed, the paper is cut. If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged. The cutter operates even if there is no paper. After the paper has been cut, the top screen appears in offline mode. PAPER CUTTING RESET FEED CLEANING CUT RESET FEED CLEANING CUT INK SETUP PAPER XXX

Installing Paper on Winder (Option)

A paper winder unit is available as an option. It winds roll paper for storage without cutting it. Use the paper winder unit as follows: 1 Insert the winding scroller into the paper tube. 2 Install the scroller with the paper tube in the winder. Scroller Paper tube 3 Raise the lever, insert paper from the paper feed side scroller through the paper feeder, lower the lever, and feed paper from the Feed menu on the operation panel (see Section 3, Menu Operation (Feed Menu)) until paper can be wound. Paper feeder Paper delivery unit (rear) Winder NOTE - Use a paper tube which has same paper width as paper feed side’s one. If using a wider paper tube than paper feed side, paper winding error may occur.

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4 Tape the edge of the paper on the scroller paper tube at three places: both sides and center. - Pay attention to the direction of attaching tape on the wind- ing side. 5 Manually turn the scroller flange in the direction of winding to wind the paper slightly. 6 Check the positions of the paper and winding sensor, and install it. NOTE Scroller paper tube Tape Installing Paper on Winder (Option)

- Slacken the paper so that it passes inside the winding sensor.

- If the scroller is installed on the winding unit, paper is not cut. If the winder is not used, shift the scroller from the winder unit. NOTE If the winder is used If the winder is not used - when paper roll for the winder closes to diameter of the winder’s flange, remove the winder side paper roll and re- place the paper tube to new one. If not so, a winding error may occur. - When printing without using winder, edge of paper or print- ing surface may get damege or be folded due to contact to the winding sensor in the wind. In case that the paper roll for the winder exceeds diameter of the winder’s flange.

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Daily Care Turn OFF the printer power switch before cleaning. Cleaning outer case If the outer case of printer was stained, wipe up stain with soft cloth soaked in water or water downed neutral detergent and wringed well. - Do not use volatile solvent such as thinner or benzine to prevent fade or detoriation of printing. Cleaning rear cover, paper feed, and cutter groove Vacuum dust with a vacuum cleaner. If stain is severe, wipe up stain with soft cloth soaked in alcohol. - Do not blow off paper dust. If doing so, print quility gets bad influence. NOTE NOTE Paper feed Cutter groove Rear cover

When glue adheres to platen or ink drops on the platen, clean the

platen with the following procedure: 1 Open the rear cover, put a soft cloth on ink stained with the platen to infiltrate ink into the soft cloth. Infiltrate ink into the soft cloth with care not to spread it. 2 Sop up the ink mark on the platen with a soft cloth moisten alcohol. Platen Soft cloth Ink Platen Soft cloth moisten alcohol.

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3 If ink gets into vacuum holes on the platen, sop up ink clung to the holes with a mini-cotton swab of goods on the market, then sop up again with a mini-cotton swab moisten alcohol. Use a mini-cotton swab of which diameter is 3 mm level. Platen mini-cotton swab Daily Care

Cleaning paper cut waste under the carriage

Clean the paper cut waste under the carriage with the following procedures: 1 Move the carriage to the center with step 1 to 6 of the replacing the cutter. 2 Open the rear cover. 3 Wipe up paper cut waste under the carriage with wipe stickes (consumables) . (Paper cut waste is gathered to especially under front of the carriage.) 4 Close the rear cover. Rear cover # CUTTER CHANGE > After closing the rear cover, the carriage returns to its home position and the menu selection screen returns. Home position CARRIAGE MOVING WAIT A MOMENT The carriage finishes moving.

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NOTE - Do not use other than the specified wipe sticks. - Do not damage head surface in depth under the carriage by stuffing wipe stick forcibly. - Do not use the wipe sticks used before to avoid stain of the platen. If the platen is stained, clean the platen refer to “Cleaning the platen”. - Use care that wipe stick hits the cutter. Daily Care

Section 3 Menu Operations (SCSI controller)

Section 3 Menu Operations (SCSI controller) This section outlines the user menu structure and operations. It applies to the SCSI controller only. For information on net- work controller operations , see the User's Guide (Function Settings). Basic Menu Operation Menu Hierarchical Structure Menu Tree Basic Operations and Keys Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution and Character Input Menu Operations INK Menu PAPER Menu SETUP Menu RESET Menu CLEANING Menu FEED Menu CUT Menu FUNC Menu ADJUST Menu SYSTEM Menu Contents of this section

Basic Menu Operation

When the key is pressed in online idle mode, the printer is put offline, a menu group appears on the LCD, and menu opera- tions can be performed. Menu Hierarchical Structure The menu has the following hierarchical structure: This menu is displayed at the first level. Some menus have several sub-menus. Sub-menus of the menu group Select a selected menu item or enter a value. There are three methods: choice, value entry, and execution. INK SETUP PAPER RESET FEED CLEANING CUT FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST

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INK SETUP PAPER XX INK REST: XXX% DATE : XX/XX/XX - SCSI controller INK menu DRY MODE ROLL : XXX YYY DRY TIME : XXXsec EDGE CUT TIMER DRY TIME : XXXsec SHEET : XXX YYYmmXZZZmm DRY TIME : XXXsec or SETUP menu PAPER menu Execution form (Display) Enter a choice. - NONE - AUTO - MANUAL Enter a value. Enter a choice. - NONE - AUTO - 30min - 1hour - 2hours - 4hours Three-second intervals Execution form (Display) Execution form (Display) INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT RESET menu PAPER FEEDING CLEANING WAIT A MOMENT PAPER CUTTING FEED menu CUT menu Execution form Execution form Execution form Execution form CLEANING menu Three-second intervals RESET FEED CLEANING CUT 1 Menu Tree Basic Menu Operation

3-4 CUTTER CHANGE FUNCTION menu MENU PRINT ERROR LOG SCSI TRACE Execution form Execution form Execution form Execution form 1 FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST 2

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ADJUST PATTERN PAPER FEED ADJ ADJUST menu H-POS ADJ XX I-POS ADJ XX Enter a choice. - NOZZLE ADJ. - PAPER FEED ADJ. - HEAD POS. ADJ. Enter a value. Enter a value. XX: Lc,Lm,C,M,Y Enter a value. XX: Bk,Lc,Lm,C,M,Y Enter a choice. • 01: XXX : • 10: xxx (xxx: paper name) C_PAPER SELECT C_PAPER NAME C_FEED ADJ C_DRY TIME Enter characters. Enter a value. Enter a value. C_SCAN TIME C_EDGE CUT MODE C_EDGE CUT TIME C_CUT SEQUENCE Enter a value. Enter a choice. • NONE • 30min • 1hour • 2hours • 4hours • MANUAL Enter a value. Enter a choice. • OFF • SEQUENCE 1 : 2 4 Basic Menu Operation HS ADJUST VALUE Enter a choice. - NORMAL - HS HS H-POS ADJ XX Enter a value. XX: Lc,Lm,C,M,Y This is displayed when "HS" is selected in "HS ADJUST VALUE". HS I-POS ADJ XX Enter a value. XX: BK Lc, Lm, C, M, Y This is displayed when "HS" is selected in "HS ADJUST VALUE". (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) 3 FEED PATTERN Enter a choice. - ROUGH1 - ROUGH2 - DETAIL (*4)

ID : X

LANGUAGE F/W VERSION Ver. : XXX (Y. YY) WEC VERSION Ver. : X. X SYSTEM menu WIM VERSION Ver. : X. X INITIAL SET Execution form (Display) Enter a choice. - JAPANESE - ENGLISH (English) Execution form (Display) Execution form (Display) Execution form (Display) Execution form 4 C_SPECIAL MODE C_PAPER DELETE PAPER SETTING Enter a choice. • MODE 0 • MODE 1 : Enter a choice • 01: xxx : • 10: xxx (xxx: Paper name) Enter a choice • AUTO • NONE CUT (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) 3 DRAFT PRINT Enter a choice - 2P - 4P HS HS PRINT Enter a choice - 4P - 5P - 8P HS STANDARD PRINT Enter a choice - 4P - 5P - 8P HS HD PRINT Enter a choice - 8P - 16P - 16P HS HQ PRINT Enter a choice - 8P - 8P HS - 10P - 10P HS - 16P - 16P HS (*1): Displays marked with "*1" are supported at engine-SCSI firmware version 2.00 or later. Those are not displayed at firmware version 1.xx or former. (*2): Displays marked with "*2" are supported at engine-SCSI firmware version 3.00 or later. Those are not displayed at firmware version 2.xx or former. (*3): Displays marked with "*3" are supported at IP-4500 / 4010MKII engine-SCSI firmware version 5.00 or later. Those are not displayed at firmware version 4.xx or former. (*4): Displays marked with "*4" are supported at IP-4500 / 4010MKII engine-SCSI firmware version 5.20 or later.

Section 3 Menu Operations (SCSI controller)

Basic Operations and Keys (1) To enable menu operations: - Menus can be operated in offline mode. - When the printer enters offline mode, a menu group screen is displayed. (2) Menu group selection: - Select a menu group directly with , , and keys. - Switch between menu group screens with the key. (3) Menu selection: - , keys : Change between menus at the same level. - key : Return to menu group selection. - key : Select a menu so that parameters can be changed. (4) Parameter setting or change: - , keys : Switch between parameters. Increment or decrement a value when it is en- tered. - , keys : Shift digit when entering a value. (5) Parameter setting or canceling: - key : Set a parameter. - key : Cancel an input parameter value and return to menu selection. (6) Setting save: - The changes in the Setup menu, System menu, and Mechanical Adj. menu are automatically saved in parameters. (7) End of setting: - When the key is pressed, the printer goes back to online mode. Basic Menu Operation

Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, and Character Input

If a choice is input for a parameter: An example of PAPER DRY MODE of the SETUP menu is given below. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select SETUP menu with key. (2) Select a sub-menu of the SETUP menu with and keys. Select DRY MODE . You can return to (1) with key. (3) Press key so that parameters can be changed. (4) Select a parameter for the menu with and keys. Select NONE. (5) Press key to change the parameter and return to (2). # DRY MODE > AUTO # DRY MODE * AUTO # DRY MODE * NONE # DRY MODE > NONE INK SETUP PAPER

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If a value is input for a parameter: The PAPER FEED ADJ menu of the ADJUST menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select menu with key. (2) Select a sub-menu of the ADJUST menu with and keys. Select PAPER FEED ADJ. menu. You can return to (1) with key. (3) Press key so that parameters can be changed. (4) Move to a digit to be modified with and keys. # PAPER FEED ADJ > 099. 80% # PAPER FEED ADJ * 099. 80% # PAPER FEED ADJ * 099. 80% (5) Modify the value by pressing the and keys. (6) Press key to change the parameter and return to (2). # PAPER FEED ADJ * 099. 70% # PAPER FEED ADJ > 099. 70% FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST Basic Menu Operation

If a parameter is executed:

Case 1: To print The MENU PRINT menu of the FUNC menu is given as an ex- ample. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select FUNC menu with key. (2) Select a sub-menu of the FUNC menu with and keys. Select MENU PRINT menu. You can return to (1) with key. (3) Press key. (4) Press key to execute the function. Press key to return to (2) without executing the function. (5) After execution, return to (2). # MENU PRINT > # MENU PRINT > OK ? # MENU PRINT * EXECUTING FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST

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