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VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL Important Notice (1) Import ant Notice 1. For Users in Europe 2. For Users in the United S t ates This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important No tice VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL (2) 3. T rademark Mentioned in this Manual • MUTOH, V alueJet, VJ-1638, VJ-1638W , MH-R TL are registered trademarks or p roduct names of MUTOH INDUSTRIES L T D.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL Warra nty Limitations (3) W arranty Limit ations 1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES L TD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in the materials an d workmanshi p of the product the seller produced .
About this Manual VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL (4) About this Manual 1. Content s of the Manual There are three manuals for this product. Inst allation manual Explains operating procedures alon g with unpack ing, installation and preparation before use.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L About this Man ual (5) 4. Manual Not ation This section explains general cautions that must be followed in order to use this printer safely . W arning Meaning Used for dangerous situations where de ath or serious injury may be caused.
About this Manual VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL (6).
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL General T able Of Content s GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (7) 1 Safety instructions 1.1 Types and meanings of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.2 Important safety instruction s . .
General T able Of Contents VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL (8) 3.4 Loading media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 3.4.1 Loading roll media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL General T able Of Content s (9) 4.4 Operating from Operatio n panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 4.4.1 Feeding media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General T able Of Contents VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL (10) 5.1.23 IP Address menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 5.1.24 Subnet Mask menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL General T able Of Content s (11) 7.2 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 7.2.1 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General T able Of Contents VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL (12).
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MA NUAL 1 Safety instructions 1-1 1 Safety instructions This chapter explains the installa tio n of this printer , warning terms that operators need to know , caution items and warning labels on the printer .
1 Safety instructions VJ- 1 638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 1-2 1.1 T ypes and meanings of warnings The warnings in the Operation Manual and the warning la bels attached to the printer are categorized into three stages. Understand the meanings of the fo llowing warning terms and follow the contents (instructions) in this manual.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MA NUAL 1 Safety instructions 1-3 1.2 Import ant safety instructions This section explains general cautions that must be followed in order to use this printer safely . <Common to VJ-1638/1638W> Do not install this printer in the following places.
1 Safety instructions VJ- 1 638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 1-4 <VJ-1638 only> <Common to VJ-1638/1638W> Be sure to use a dedicated power socket with an earth wire for the power suppl y , and connect it to the earth wire. If the earth wire is not c onnected, it may cause an electric shock or fire.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MA NUAL 1 Safety instructions 1-5 When cleaning Ceaning wiper , • Do not touch Cleaning wiper and Head cap unit. Head cleaning may not be performed co rrectly because of oil from your hands. • Make sure to use Cleaning stick to wipe Print head.
1 Safety instructions VJ- 1 638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 1-6 <VJ-1638 only> Do not touch Media guide while printing. Media guide becomes very hot and you could burn yourself. Do not touch Media feed slot, Platen, a nd Media guide while Heater is working.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MA NUAL 1 Safety instructions 1-7 1.3 W arning labels This section explai ns the handling of warn in g labels, their pasting locations and types. W a rning labels are attached to parts of the printer that need special caution.
1 Safety instructions VJ- 1 638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 1-8 1.3.2 Location and type of warning labels Pasting locations of the warning labe ls are shown in the following figure.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MA NUAL 1 Safety instructions 1-9 2 3 4 5 No. T ypes of warning la bels ٟ Do not open the front cover while ޓ printing. ޓ Moreover. Do not touch the media while ޓ printing. ޓ Good printing result might not be ޓ obtained.
1 Safety instructions VJ- 1 638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 1-10 1.3.2.2 VJ-1638W W arning labels No. T ypes of warning labels 1 2 4 3 1 2 ٟ Do not open the front cover while ޓ printing. ޓ Moreover. Do not touch the media while ޓ printing. ޓ Good printing result might not be ޓ obtained.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MA NUAL 1 Safety instructions 1-1 1 3 4 No. T ypes of warning la bels ٟ Sharp Edges ޓ Do not touch steel belt. ̪ Y ou may be injured.
1 Safety instructions VJ- 1 638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 1-12.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 2 Product overview 2-1 2 Product overview This chapter explains the features of this printe r along wit h the names and functions of each part.
2 Product overview VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 2-2 2.1 Features This section explains the ma in features of the printer . (1) High-speed output The new print head has real ized high-speed output. The printing width of 1, 615mm has been made possible.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 2 Product overview 2-3 2.2 Names of p art s and functions This section explains th e names and functions of ea ch part. 2.2.1 Front section NO TE The illustrations used in this section are those of VJ-1638. No. Name Function 1 M edia loading lever Used for fixing or releasing the media.
2 Product overview VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 2-4 3 Front cover Used to prevent the user from co ming in contact with the driving mechanism during the printer operation. Opened and closed when media is loa ded or jammed. It is normally closed. 4 Stand Used when installing the printer on a flat floor .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 2 Product overview 2-5 2.2.2 Rear section No. Name Function 1 Roll media holder Loa d the roll media. Equipped with Flanges to attach the roll media and Fixing levers to fix Roll media holders. 2 Media feed slot Used for feeding media.
2 Product overview VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 2-6 2.2.3 Operation p anel Used to set the operating conditions, to display the st atus of the prin ter , and to set various functions. Explains names of each operation key and status display along with the fu nctions.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 2 Product overview 2-7 No. Name Normal Setup menu display 1 [Menu] key Shifts to the Setup menu. Shif ts from Setup menu di splay to Normal. 2 [Enter] key R estarts printin g while printing is being suspended. • Select the menu to set, and s hift to the next hierarchy .
2 Product overview VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 2-8 (2) Display sect ion No. Name Color S tatus Description 9 Power lamp Blue Lamp ON Power is ON. Lamp blinks • Receiving and analyzing the data. • Performing medi a initial operation. Lamp OFF Power is OFF .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 2 Product overview 2-9 TIP • When an error requiring a restart (fatal ma lfunction for the printer ope ration) occurs, all lamps blink wit h an alarm. 7.2.3 Error requiring restart If the error persists even wh en the malfunction is fixed, c ontact your local MUTOH dealer .
2 Product overview VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 2-10 2.3 Printer st atus outline This section explains the printer status. 2.3.1 St atus (1) Normal Printing is possible when the media is loaded. The various functions for p rinting can be performed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 2 Product overview 2-1 1 (2) Setup menu display → Normal When the printer is at Setup menu display , perform e ither of the following operations to shift Operation panel to the Normal display . • Press the [Cancel] or [Menu] key on Operation panel.
2 Product overview VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 2-12.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-1 3 Before using This chapter explains necessary steps before using the printer ..
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-2 3.1 Power cord set connection This section explains po wer cord set connection. W ARNING • Be sure to use the specified power cord set. Using a power cord set other than the specified can cause an electric shock or fire.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-3 1. Make sure that the printer is turned OFF . NO TE • The power is ON when the [Power] ke y of Operation panel is pressed in.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-4 3. Insert the plug of the power co rd set firmly in the socket. W ARNING • Do not pull out or insert the power pl ug with a wet hand. This could lead to an electric shoc k. • Make sure to use only the specifie d power supply (AC 100 V to 120 V or AC 220 V to 240 V).
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-5 NO TE • Contact your local MUTOH dealer if the earth connection is not/ cannot be establishe d.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-6 3.2 T urning the power ON/OFF This section explains how to turn the printer ON/OFF . 3.2.1 T urning the power ON Follow the procedure below to turn the power ON. 1. Press the [Power] key on Operatio n panel to turn ON the printer .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-7 3.2.2 T urning the power OFF Follow the procedure below to turn the printer OFF . 1. V erify the following regarding th e operational condition of the printer . • Printing or other operations are not in progress.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-8 NO TE • If the head height is set to High or Mid, "Set Height to Low" is displayed on Operation panel, and the printer stops the proc edure to turn the power OFF . T o restart the procedure, return the head height to Low .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-9 3.3 Filling ink This section describes the pr ocedure to install Ink cart ridges for the first time.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-10 NO TE • Do not use the Ink cartrdge(s) you have inserted into Ink cartridge slot(s) for other printers. The Ink cartridge(s) will not be used again. • Use genuine Ink cartridges or Ink packs for charging.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-1 1 NO TE The procedures dif fer between VJ-1638 and VJ-16 38W . Check your printer model name and follow the correct procedure. TIP • The 220ml cartridges can be insert ed horizontally or vertically .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-12 3. T ake out Cleaning cartridge s (8 pieces) from the bags. 4. Insert Cleaning cartridge into Ink cartridge slot. • Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing up and insert it into the printer . • Insert Cleaning cartridge all the way in Ink cartridge slot.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-13 5. Remove all Cleaning cartridges. • "Busy-W ashing" is displayed on Operatio n panel and the printer starts head cleaning. • When head cleaning is complete, "W a sh retr y? No" is displayed on Operation panel.
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VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-15 • Insert Ink cartridges all the way in Ink cartridge slots. • When an Ink cartridge is installed, "Ink Ref ill **%" is displayed on Operati on panel and ink replenishment starts. • Initial filling takes about 17 minutes.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-16 NO TE • If the printer perform the nozzle check printing immediately after the in itial ink replenishment is complete, the following results may occur . • Printed lines become blurred. • The data is partially not printed.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-17 2. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • When head cleaning is complete, "W a sh retr y? No" is displayed on Operation panel. 3. Select whether to perform cleaning of th e ink path before the initial ink char ge.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-18 4. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Insert CleaningCart. " is displayed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-19 6. Insert Cleaning cartridge into Ink cartridge slot. • Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge faci ng up and insert it into the printer . • Insert Cleaning cartridge all the way in Ink cartridge slot.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-20 7. Remove all Cleaning ca rtridges. • "Busy-W ashing" is displayed on Operation pan el and the printer starts head cleaning. • When head cleani ng is complete, "W ash retr y? No" is displayed on Oeration p anel.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-21 9. Install Ink cartridges (K, C, M, Y : 2 each) in Ink ca rtridge slots (K, C, M, Y : 2 each) on the back of the printer . • Shake Ink cartridges 2 to 3 times lightly befo re installing them into Ink cartridge slots.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-22 • Insert Ink cartridges all the way in Ink cartridge slots. • When an Ink cartridge is installed, "Ink Refill **%" is disp layed on Operatio n panel and ink replenishment starts. • Initial filling takes about 17 minutes.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-23 NO TE • If the printer perform the nozzle check printing imme diately afte r the initial ink replenishment is complete, the follo wing resu lts may occur . • Printed lines b ecome blurred. • The data is partially not printed.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-24 NO TE Make sure that the insertion angle of the 440ml ca rtridge is vertical. If th e cartridge is inserted obliquely , the cartridge may fall over . 2. Turn the printer ON. • The printer starts the initializi ng operation.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-25 5. Insert Cleaning cartridge into Ink cartridge slot. • Keep the arrow of Cleaning cartridge facing the fro nt side of the printer and insert it into the printer . • Insert Cleaning cartridge all the way in Ink cartridge slot.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-26 • When Celaning fluid has been char ged, "Remov e Cartridges" is displayed on Operation panel. 6. Remove all Cleaning ca rtridges. • "Busy-W ashing" is displayed on Operation pan el and the printer starts head cleaning.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-27 8. Install Ink cartridges (K, C, M, Y : 2 each) in Ink ca rtridge slots (K, C, M, Y : 2 each) on the back of the printer . • Shake Ink cartridges 2 to 3 times lightly befo re installing them into Ink cartridge slots.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-28 • Insert Ink cartridges all the way in Ink cartridge slots. • When an Ink cartridge is installed, "Ink Refill **%" is disp layed on Operatio n panel and ink replenishment starts. • Initial filling takes about 17 minutes.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-29 CAUTION • Comply strictly with the following during in k filling. If filling is interrupted, ink will be lost when filling is resumed. • Do not turn OFF the power of the printer . • Do not unplug the power cord set of the printer .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-30 1. Rotale Ink cartrid ge slot by 90 degree s upward. 2. Check if Ink cartridge slot is vertical. • Check the opposite side in the same way . 3.3.3.2 When inserting Ink cartridges horizont ally Before installing High-capac ity ink pack adapters, change the angle as follows.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-31 2. T o unlock, return Ink cartridg e slot to the original position. 3. Rotale Ink cartrid ge slot by 90 degrees downward. 4. Check if Ink cartridge slot is horizontal. • Check the opposite side in the same way .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-32 3.3.4 Inst alling High Capacity Ink Pack Adapter (o ption) for VJ- 1638 only Use the optional High-capacity ink pack adap ter to use the 1000ml Ink packs on VJ-1638. NO TE High-capacity ink pack adapters are not compatible with VJ-1638W .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-33 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Insert CleaningCart." is displa yed on Operation pa nel. 4. T ake out Clean ing fluid pack from the bag. 5. Install Cleaning fluid pack and IC chip card to H igh-capacity ink pack adapter .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-34 6. Insert High-capacity ink pack adapter into Ink cartridge slot. NO TE • Do not insert High-capacity ink pack adapter into In k cartridge slot without attaching Cleaning fluid pack. The information of the remainin g IC chip card will be rewritten and Cleaning fluid pack will not be usable.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-35 7. Remove all High-capacity ink pack adapters. • "Busy-W ashing" is displayed on Operatio n panel and the printer starts head cleaning. • When head cleaning is complete, "W a sh retr y? No" is displayed on Oeration panel.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-36 9. Remove Cle aning fluid pack and IC chip card from High-capacity ink pack adapter . NO TE • When there is remaining Cleaning fluid pack an d IC chip card, clarify the corresponding pack and card, and store it as a set.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-37 • Insert High-capacity ink pack adapters all the way in Ink cartridge slots. • When a High-capacity ink pack adapter is installe d, "Ink Refill **%" is displayed on Operation panel and ink replenishment starts.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-38 NO TE • If the printer perform the nozzle check printing immediately after the in itial ink replenishment is complete, the following results may occur . • Printed lines become blurred. • The data is partially not printed.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-39 3.4 Loading media This section explains how to load and set media, and se ttings for each media type. NO TE • Refer to the following for details about handling media. 4.2 Media • For types and details of the recommended media, contact your local MUTOH dealer .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-40 1. Loosen Fixing levers o n the Roll media holders (bot h left and right) on the back of the printer . Set the distance between Roll media holders wider than the actual width of the roll media to be set.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-41 2. T ighten Fixing lever of Roll media holder (Left) and fix the roll media holder (Left). 3. Set the roll media to Roll media holder (Left). No. Name 1 Roll media holder (Left) 2 Fixing lever No.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-42 4. Attach Roll media holder (Right) to the roll media and tighten Fixing lever . No. Name 1 Roll media holde r (Right) 2 Roll media 3 Fixing lever .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-43 5. Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left ro ll media holders, move the roll media to the cent er and tighten the levers. NO TE • When tightening Fixing lever , press Roll media holder toward the printer .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-44 3.4.2 Setting Roll Media This section explains how to set the roll media. Follow the procedure below to set the roll medi a. 1. Turn the printer ON. CAUTION • Do not operate Media loading lever during initial operation.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-45 3. Open Front cover . 4. Set the roll media to Media feed slot. NO TE • If the end of the roll media is not wound tightly , wind it tigh tly again, and then load it.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-46 5. Pull the roll media out about 1 m from the front Medi a feed slot which is located inside of Front cover .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-47 6. Rewind the roll media a little by rolling Flange on Roll media holder while holding the edge of the media, and eliminate any slack or slant. NO TE • If you set the roll media free wh ile rewinding, the roll media may fall out from Media feed slot and fall toward the back of the printer .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-48 7. Make sure that the edges of the media is appropriately pres sed by Pressurizing rollers. When the media is set as shown in the following figu re X, follow the procedure to adjust the position of the roll media.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-49 <For VJ-1638W> a. Loosen Fixing levers of the right and left Roll media ho lders, and move th e roll media to left or right.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-50 b. After moving the roll media, fix it with Fixing levers of the right and left Roll media holders.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-51 8. Lower Media loading lever . NO TE • When loading the new roll media, cut the front edge of the media if it is not straight. 4.4.3 Cutting media • When you increase the pressure for the media, lower Media loading lever further as shown below .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-52 9. Close Front cover . • The User T ype Setup menu is displaye d on Operation pane l. TIP • T o change the user type, follow "3.4.3 Setting the User T ype Setting" and set the user type.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-53 1. T urn ON the printer and load the media. • After loading the media, the printe r enters the User T ype Setting menu. TIP • Refer to the following for setting the media. 3.4.2 Setting Roll Media • Refer to the following for deta ils on the User T ype Setting menu.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-54 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • The user type setting is set. • "Media Initial" is displayed on Operatio n panel and media initialization starts.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-55 1. Rotate the damper knob placed at the Roll media holder (the back left and rig ht of the printer) by 90 degrees while pulling it out. • When you rotate the damper knob by 90 degrees, it clicks into place.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-56 3.5 T est print Follow the procedure below to perform test printin g to confirm that the printer works correctly . 1. Tu rn ON the printer and load the roll media. 3.4.2 Setting Roll Media 2. Confirm that the printer is in the Normal status.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-57 c. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "T e st1: Nozzle Check" is displayed on Operation panel. • The display shifts to the T est Print menu. 5.2 T est Print Menu 4. Press the [+] key or [–] key on Operation panel to select an item for printing from the following items.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-58 5. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • S tart performing T est Print for the selected item. TIP • Refer to the following for detail s on each of the print list items. 3.5.1 Nozzle check to 3.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-59 3.5.1 Nozzle check It is used to check whether there are an y clogged heads, or missing/blurred prints. NO TE • If the nozzle check result shows that the checke d points are blurred or missing, perform head cleaning.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-60 3.5.2 Mode print Used to confirm the following printing conditions. • PrintMode • Effect • Pre-heater set temperature (VJ-1638 only) • Plat.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-61 3.5.3 Setup print Used to check the current setup of the printer . NO TE • Keep the printed setup print at hand. TIP • Refer to the following for printing procedure. 3.5 T est print • The illustrations used in this section are print samples of VJ-1638.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-62 3.5.4 Palette print Palette printing is performed as a color demonstration. NO TE • When the selected print mode of the user type is Graphics 1 or Graphics 2, Palette menu is not displayed. TIP • Refer to the following for printing procedure.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-63 3.6 Print quality adjustment It is used for optimizing th e quality of image prints. Adjustment methods for this printer are as follows. NO TE • This printer was adjusted at the factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum printing quality .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-64 2. Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. 3.6.1.2 Standard rough adjustme nt pattern Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-65 b. Press the [>] key on Operation panel to select "Menu1: User T ype". c. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "User: T ypeXX" (XX is a number between 1 and 15) is d isplayed on Operation panel.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-66 f. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Menu2: Adjust Print". g. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Adjust print1: Standard" is displayed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-67 i. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Adj.1: Confirm" is disp layed o n Operation panel. • The display enters the Adjust Print menu. 5.1.1.1.2 Adjust Print men u 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-68 NO TE • Because this printer has 2 Print heads, 2 ro ws of confirmation pattern will be printed. • After the confirmation pattern is printed, Operation panel returns to "Adj.1: Confirm".
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-69 3.6.1.2 S tandard rough adjustment p attern Perform rough adjustment when th e degree of misalignment is big. Print rough adjustment pattern and register the set values. 1. Display the S tandard Adjust Print menu on Op eration panel in the same way as step 2 of 3.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-70 • A rough adjustmen t pattern is printed for both Head 1 and Head 2. (VJ-1638 starts printing afte r warming up is complete.) • For the rough adjustment pattern, the same pette rns will be printed on both sides and center of the media.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-71 5. "Pattern*1: 1 1" (refer to the chart below for *) is displayed on Operation pan el. • The pattern name indicated by * differs depending on t he set print mode. Print modes and corresponding patte rn names are listed as follows.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-72 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "Pattern*2: 1 1" is displayed next. 8. For Head 2, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 21 .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-73 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "Adj.2: Rough Pattern" is displayed on Operati on panel. 3.6.1.3 S tandard micro adjustment p attern Perform micro adjustment when th e degree of misalignment is small.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-74 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • For VJ-1638, "W arm ing Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Ope ration panel. (This is not displayed for VJ-1638W since it does not perform warming up.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-75 4. For Head 1, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned betwee n 1 and 7. • 6 is selected in the next printing sample. NO TE • 4 represents the current setting value.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-76 6. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Op eration panel to enter the number that you selected in Step 4. NO TE • When you press the [Cancel] key on Operation panel, the display returns to "Adj.3: Fine Pattern".
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-77 9. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to ente r the number that you selected in S tep 8. 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "Adj.3: Fine Pattern" is disp layed on Operation panel.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-78 3.6.2 Custom print quality adjustment Perform adjustment for all patterns (A to F). All print modes will be adjusted. This menu consists of the following menus. Follow the procedure below to perform adjustment.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-79 3.6.2.1 Custom confirmation p attern Using this menu, yo u can print out all of the confirmation patterns (A to F) and check the degree of misalignment. 1. T urn ON the printer and load the roll media.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-80 c. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "User: T ype XX" (XX is a number between 1 and 15) is displayed on Ope ration panel. d. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operatio n panel to select the user type setting.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-81 g. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Adjust print1: S tandard" is displayed on Operation panel. h. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operati on panel to select "Adj Print2: Custom".
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-82 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • For VJ-1638, "W arm ing Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Ope ration panel. (This is not displayed for VJ-1638W since it does not perform warming up.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-83 • After the confirmation pattern is printed, Operation panel returns to "Adj.1: Confirm". 4. Confirm that the confirmation patt ern printing result is as follows. • Check each of the confirmation patterns A to F .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-84 b. When the printing result is NG; Y ou need to perform pr int quality adjustment. • Perform rough adjustment when the degree of misalignment is big. 3.6.2.2 Custom rough adjustme nt pattern • Perform micro adjustment when the degree of misalignment is small.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-85 CAUTION While "W arming Up" is displayed, do not touch Platen a nd Media guide. They become very hot and you could bu rn yourself. NO TE • Y ou can start printing during warming up. 4.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-86 4. For Head 1, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 21 . • "12" is selected in th e following pattern A1.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-87 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "Pattern*2: 1 1" is displayed next. 8. For Head 2, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 21.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-88 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. 1 1. Enter the values for patterns B to F in the same way . • Press the [Enter] key to set the value. • Once all set values have been entered, press the [E nter] key to register the set values of patterns A to F .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-89 2. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operatio n panel to select "Adj.3: Fine Pattern". 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • For VJ-1638, "W arming Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Operation panel.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-90 • An adjust print pattern is printed. For Adjust print pattern printing, 6 adjust print pa tterns (A to F) are printed. E nter the adjusted values for both Head 1 and Head 2. (VJ-1638 starts printing afte r warming up is complete.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-91 4. For Head 1, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned betwee n 1 and 7. • "3" is selected in the following pattern A.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-92 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "Pattern*2: 4 " is displayed next. 8. For Head 2, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-93 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. 1 1. Enter the values for patterns B to F in the same way . • Press the [Enter] key to set the value. • Once all set values have been entered, pre ss the [Enter] key to register the set values of patterns A to F .
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-94 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • For VJ-1638, "W arm ing Up Skip ->E" is displayed on Ope ration panel. (This is not displayed for VJ-1638W since it does not perform warming up.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-95 4. For Head 1, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned betwee n 1 and 7. • "6" is selected in the next printing sample.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-96 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "PatternA2: 4" is displayed next. 8. For Head 2, check the print results on both sides and center of the media and select the number that looks most aligned between 1 and 7.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-97 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Determines the setting. • "Adj4: Fine PatternA" is di splayed on Operation panel.
3 Before u sing VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 3-98 3.7 Connecting the printer to PC This section explains how to connect the printer and a PC. 3.7.1 System requirement s The system requirements for this printer and the recommended so ftware server RIP (option) are as follows.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 3 Before us ing 3-99 3.7.3 Connecting a network interface cable This section explai ns how to connect a network interface cable. Follow the procedure below t o co nnect this printer to your PC. NO TE • When connecting the printer and computer via the hub, use a straight cable.
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VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-1 4 Handling the printer This chapter expl ains how to handle the prin ter ..
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-2 4.1 Print flow chart The following flow chart illustrates the pro cedure to perform printing with the printer . Refer to each section as required. Since VJ-1638 is equipped with Heaters, strictly comply with the following W arnings and Cautions.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-3 NO TE • Do not open Front cover and Maintenance cover during printin g. If the above covers are opened , printing will be interrupted. Printing restarts once Covers are closed. Howeve r , you are not guaranteed to have high print quality.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-4 4.2 Media This section explains details of available media for this printer . 4.2.1 Media type The type and quality of media gr eatl y influence the print result. Fully understand the following and use th e media th at match es the intended use.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-5 4.2.2 Cautions on handling media Note the following points when handling the media. NO TE • Use recomm ended media under an appropriate environmen t. The appropriate temperature and humidity for printing are as follows.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-6 4.2.4 Printable area The printable area of this printer is as follows. 4.2.5 Head height adjustment Printing with high printing rate or using strongly-c urved media can cause Print heads to rub the media.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-7 1. Open Front cover . 2. Change the head height by moving Head height adjustment lever (o range). • High lamp on Operation panel lights up in green. • Low lamp on Operation panel lights up in green.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-8 3. Close Front cover . 4.2.5.2 When setting the head hei ght to High NO TE • If Head height adjustment lever is raised, high print quality is not guaranteed. • Do not open Fron t cover and change the head height during printing.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-9 2. Change the head height by moving Head height adjustment lever (o range). NO TE • Do not raise Head height adjustment le ver higher than the following position. Doing so may damage the printer .
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-10 4.2.5.3 When setting the head height to Low NO TE • Do not open Fron t cover and change the head height during printing. If the head height is ch anged, the alignment will be changed and high print quality will not be guaranteed.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-1 1 3. Close Front cover . 4.2.6 Media feed compensation This section explai ns th e Media feed compensation. The feeding length depends on the media ty pe. The fo llowing or similar results may be seen in prints.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-12 c. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "User: T ype XX" (XX is a number between 1 and 15) is displayed on Ope ration panel. d. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select the user type to use.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-13 b. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Printing " is displayed on Operation panel. • S tarts initial adjustment printing. • When the initial adjustment printing is complete, the printer enters Normal.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-14 5. Performs Confirm Print. a. Press the [+] key or [–] key on Operation panel to select "PF3: Confirm Print". b. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Feed Length: 250 mm" is d isplayed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-15 7. Performs Micro Adjustment Print. a. Display the Dist.Adj menu on Operatio n panel i n the same way as i n Step 1. b. Press the [+] key or [–] ke y on Operation panel to selec t "PF4: Micro Print".
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-16 • After the micro adjustment printing is completed, "PF4:Micro Prin t" is displayed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-17 9. Sets up Micro Ad justment Change. a. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operat ion panel to select "PF5: Micro Change". b. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "Micro Change: 0 .
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-18 4.2.7 Inst alling Media holder plates V ariations in quality and use conditio ns can cause the edges of the medi a to curl, resulting in damage to the media by the print head surface. T o prevent this, use Media holder plates to reduce the amount of curling in the media.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-19 4. Set Media holder plates by sliding them from both sides of Platen. NO TE • Do not use Media holder plates fo r the media whose thickness is 400 µm (0.4mm) or thicker . The media holder plate may interfere with Pri nt head.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-20 6. If Media holder plates are not used, return t he pl ates to their initial positions as shown in the following figure.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-21 4.3 Menu setup s on Operation p anel 4.3.1 Menu setup procedure Follow the procedure below t o configure each setup menu. 1. Confirm that Operation panel is Normal. 2. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-22 4. The setting in the blinking part on LCD monitor of Oper ation panel can be changed. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operati on panel to change the setting. 5. T o save the changed se tting, press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-23 6. Press the [Cancel] key on Oper ation panel to exit from the setup. • Return to the menu in the previous hi erarchy . 4.3.2 Panel setup menu overview This section explains the outline of each menu.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-24 4.4 Operating from Operation p anel This section explains various functions th at can be operated fro m Operation panel. TIP • For names and functions of each key , refer to "2.2.3 O peration pane l".
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-25 4.4.2 S topping printing operation If you want to st op printing for some reason, operate as follows. 1. S top sending printing data from the computer to the printer . 2. Press the [Cancel] ke y on Operation pane l for more than 2 secon ds.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-26 4.4.3 Cutting media This section explains how to cut media. If Media ejection mode is set to Auto Cut, the pr inter cuts the media auto matically after printing.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-27 4.4.4 Cutting media manually This section explai ns how to cut the roll media manually . Since VJ-1638 is equipped with Heaters, stri ctly comply with the following Cautions. CAUTION • Right af ter printing, Media guide becomes very hot.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-28 4. Place a razor blade on Media cut groove on Media guide, and cut the roll media. CAUTION • Pay attention to the followin g points when cutting roll media. Mishandling Razor blade may cause a cut on you r finger or hand.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-29 4.4.5 Changing and confirming settings while printing While the printer is operating, you can change or confirm se ttings for the Panel setup menu.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-30 4.4.5.2 Settings that can be cha nged or confirmed while printing NO TE • When you change a setting during operation, be sure to select "Bac kup" to save the setting that you changed.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-31 2. Press the [Pause] key on Operation panel. • The printer pauses printing. • "PrintRestart -> ENTER" is displayed o n Operation panel. 3. T o restart printing, press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-32 2. Print data will be sent. • "W arming Up " and "Skip ->E" is displayed on Operation panel. CAUTION While "W arming Up" is displayed, do not touch Plate n and Media guide.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-33 4.5 Using S pectrophotometer (VJ-1638 only) NO TE • VJ-1638W cannot be equipped with Spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10). The optional spectrophotometer (SPECTROVUE VM-10) can be attached to print and measure the color target.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-34 4. Set the user type setting. 3.4.3 Setting the User T ype Setting • When the user type setting and media initial op eration are complete, "Ready to Print" is displayed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-35 7. Open Maintenance co ver on the left of the printer . • "Remove connector cap and attach instrument .
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-36 9. Press the release buttons on both sides of sp ectrophotometer (SPECTROVU E VM-10), install it to the connector of Print head. NO TE • Make sure that Spectrophotometer is NOT insta lled at an angle, and that there in no gap between the connector and Spectrophotometer .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-37 1 1. Remove the whilte reference plate from the plate installation place, turn it over so that the white side faces up, and install it back to the original place. NO TE • Before measuring the color target, make sure that the whilte side of the whilte reference plate is facing up.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-38 13. When "Start measurement [ENTER]" is displa yed on Op eration panel, press the [Enter] key . • Spectrophotometer starts measuring the color tar get. • "Measuring..." is displa yed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-39 15. Open Maintenance cover on the left of the printer . • Detach instrument and set connector cap. [ENTER] is displayed on Operation panel. 16. While pressing the release buttons on both sid es of Spectrophotometer, pull it forwa rd to remove it from Print head.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-40 17. Firmly pinch the tabs on both sides of Connector cap with your fingers, and install it to the connector of Print head. 18. Press the [Enter] key . • "W ait for a while..." is di splayed on Operation p anel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4 Handling the printer 4-41 19. Remove the whilte reference plate from the plate inst allation place, turn it over so that the black side faces up, and install it back to the original place. NO TE • When White reference plate is not in use, make sure that it is turned over facing down to avoid any contamination.
4 Handling the printer VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 4-42.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-1 5 Panel setup menu The section explains the Se tup menu of the printer . TIP • The < > pa rts in each list are factory default settings (default). Setup item Description Setup menu V arious settings of the printer are configured.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-2 5.1 Setup menu V arious settings of the printer are configured. Setup item Description User T ype Sets the user type setting for printing. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.1 User T ype menu Spitting Sets up the spit ting operation while printing.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-3 Slant Check Sets up slanting de tectio n during media loading. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub menu. 5.1.14 Slant Check menu Auto Cleaning Sets up the time for auto cleaning during standby , before prin ting, and during printing.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-4 5.1.1 User T ype menu Select the user type setting for printing. 5.1.1.1 User T ype advanced setup menu V arious settings on the user type settings are configured. In User T ype menu, 15 different settings can be set as T ype 1 to 15 for the following printing operatio n.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-5 Setup item Setting Description T ype 1 to 15 Print Mode Sets up the print mode acco rding to the usage of print data or print speed. • [Enter] key: shifts to the sub me nu. 5.1.1.1.1 Print Mode menu Adjust Print Sets up wh en adjusting the prin ter for the optimum qual ity of image print.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-6 5.1.1.1.1 Print Mode menu Settings for print quality (print mode) are set acco rding to the usage of print data or print speed. NO TE After setting the Print mode, the di splay changes to Effect menu.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-7 Det ails of print mode The set values of print quality that are registered in each print mode are as follows. NO TE • In the chart below , the print speed becomes faster as the condition is closer to the following cases.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-8 Effect menu Sets up the Effect menu. Set up this menu when you want to improve pr int quality by adjustin g the set print mode. NO TE • The print quality may not be improv ed dep ending on the printing condition.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-9 5.1.1.1.2 Adjust Print menu Sets up when adjusting the printer for the optimum quali ty of image print. NO TE • This printer was adjusted at the factory shipment so that it obtains the optimum printing quality .
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-10 Custom Adjust Print menu Perform adjustment for all patterns (A to F). All print modes will be adjusted. Setup item Setting Description Adjustment Confirmation pattern The test patterns of A to F will be printed for Adjust print.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-1 1 5.1.1.1.3 Media feed compensation Sets up various settings on the media feed compensation. (1) Init.Adj.Print menu Performs Initial Adjust Print. Setup item Setting Description PF Init.Adj.Print Performs Init ial Adjust Print.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-12 (2) Init.Adj.Change menu Sets up Initial Adjust Change. (3) Confirm Print menu Performs Confirm Print. (4) Micro Adj. Print menu Performs Micro Adjustment Print. Setup item Setting Description Init.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-13 (5) Micro Change menu Sets up Micro Adjustment Change. 5.1.1.1.4 Pre-heater menu (VJ-1638 only) Sets the temperature of Pre-heater . Set to curb a rapid t emperature change at the printing portion by pre-heating the media before printing.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-14 5.1.1.1.5 Platen Heater menu (VJ-1638 only) Sets the temperature of Platen heater . Set to improve print quality by allo wing the ink to settle by heat. NO TE • This function is not displayed for VJ-1638W .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-15 5.1.1.1.6 Dryer menu (VJ-1638 only) Sets the temperature of Dryer . Set to dry the print side after printing. NO TE • This function is not displayed for VJ-163 8W . • The set temperature of Dryer differs depending on the media.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-16 5.1.2 Spitting menu Sets up the spitting operation while printing. NO TE • When Spitting is set to "Of f", Nozzles will become easily clogged because spitting is not performed. In such a case, print quality cannot be guaranteed.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-17 5.1.2.1 S pitting Pass Count menu Set the intervals that Print head returns to Spittin g boxes when "On" or "On Media" is set in Spitting menu. Print head returns to Spitting box every shuttle per the set number .
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-18 Example of spitting operation Spitting setting Return Count sett ing Operation On 1 time Perform the sp itting operation on Spi tting box every time Print head returns to the origi n position. Spitting operation is not performed over the media.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-19 5.1.3 Side Margin menu Set up the right and left marg in s (side margins) while printing. NO TE • When the Spitting menu is set to "On Media", the maximum printable media width becomes 16mm shorter .
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-20 5.1.4 Media Set menu Sets whether to detect the media widt h and edge while initializing the media. NO TE • When Media Detection menu is set to "Off", se t the media width of the current media in Media W idth menu.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-21 For media detection settings , refer to the following. 5.1.4Media Set menu NO TE • When the media is loaded as shown in the illust ration and not using media detection, the printer may print on between the right edge of Platen and ce nter of the me dia.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-22 (2) MediaWid th menu 5.1.6 Output Mode menu Sets the media ejection method after printing. NO TE • When the take-up unit is not inst alled, do not set Outp ut mode to "T ake-up". By doing so, the product will be unable to function properly .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-23 5.1.7 Method of Cut menu Sets the media cutting operation after printing. NO TE • When the the media detection is set to "Of f ", the media ca nnot be cut automatically . • Some media may not be cut (cannot be cut at all or cannot be cut finely).
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-24 Setup item Setting Description Origin • X (media feeding distance): -15000 mm to 15000 mm • Y (print head transferring distance): 0mm to 1,405mm Change Print head position and media feeding distance with the following keys.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-25 5.1.9 Prev . S tick menu (VJ-1638 only) Sets up to prevent media fr om sticking when printing start s. NO TE • This function is not displayed for VJ-163 8W . • When the Output Mode menu is set to "T ake-up", the setting for th e Prev .
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-26 5.1.1 1 Head T ravel menu Sets up th e range that P rin t head moves while printing. NO TE • The minimum value for the shift wi dth of Print head is 900mm.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-27 5.1.13 S trike W ait menu Sets up the waiting time while overwrite printing. NO TE • When using the media with a narrow width, the me dia cannot be warmed up adequ ately , therefore the print quality may not be preserved.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-28 5.1.15 Auto Cleaning menu Configure the settings for th e auto cleaning operation. TIP • The cleaning mode reflects th e settings in Operation panel. 6.2.3 Head cleaning NO TE • When the head height is set to Hi gh, auto cleaning is not p erformed.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-29 5.1.15.2 Printing Mode Auto Cleaning Set the auto cleaning in terval during printing. 5.1.15.3 Pre-printing Mode Auto Cleaning Set the value for auto cl eanin g before printing. 5.1.16 Ink St atus menu Displays various info rmation of IC chips.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-30 5.1.17 Roll Le ngth menu Sets up the roll media length. 5.1.17.1 Roll Length menu Sets up the roll media length. NO TE • After replacing the roll media, set the roll media length again. If the roll media length is not set, the residual quantity of roll media may not be displayed correctly .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-31 5.1.18 Exhaust Fan menu Sets up Exhaust fan operation. V entilates the inside of the printer to stablize the parts performance. It also decreases the contamination by ink mist inside the printer .
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-32 5.1.20 CR Mainten ance menu Performs maintenance. Used in the following cases. • Cleaning Cleaning wiper 6.2.4 Cleaning Cleaning wiper • Cleaning circumference of Print head 6.2.5 Cleaning the circumference of Print head • Replacing Cutter 6.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-33 5.1.22 Life T imes menu Displays the operational life time of each part. NO TE • When replacing a part that its operational life has ended, • No charge fo r replacing within the warranty period or under the contract.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-34 5.1.24 Subnet Mask menu Sets the subnet mask of the printer . NO TE • Be sure to set the subnet mask afte r consulting the network administrator . 5.1.25 Gateway menu Sets the gateway . NO TE • Be sure to set the gateway after consulting the network administra tor .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-35 5.2 T est Print Menu Performs nozzle check of Print head and setup list. TIP • Refer to the following for the operation procedure of test print. 3.5 T est print Setup item Description Nozzle Check Perform the nozzle check printing.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-36 5.3 Cleaning menu Performs head cleaning. TIP • Head cleaning can be operated when the printer is Normal. Refer to the following for operation procedures. 6.2.3 Head cleaning NO TE • If the head height is set to High, "Change H ead Gap L ow" is displayed on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-37 5.4 Menu Option menu Sets up the contents of the Setup menu. Y ou can make se tup items that you do n ot normally use inv isible. Switch the setting On (displayed) to Of f (undisplayed ) using the [<] key or [>] key o n Operation panel.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-38 Multi Strike Off Off Sets up whether to display the Multi S trike menu. <On> <On> Strike W ait Off Off Sets up whether to display the Strike W ait menu. <On> <On> Slant Check Off Off Sets up whether to display the Slant Check menu.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-39 — • [Cancel] key: saves the setti ng and shifts to the previous menu. 5 Panel setup menu Setup item Setting Description (VJ-1638) (VJ-1638W.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-40 5.5 V ersion menu Displays the versions of the firmware. <VJ-1638> <VJ-1638W> Setup item Setting Description V er . M/C *.**(Main side)/ *.**(Controller side) Displays the versions of the firm ware of the main side (M) and controller side (C).
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-41 5.6 Sleep Mode menu Sleep mode settings are configured. When you activate sleep mode, the printer operates as follows. • Exhaust fan stops. • V acuum fan stops . • All Heaters stop (VJ-1638 only).
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-42 5.6.1 Timer Setting menu Set the head cleaning interval of this printer for Sleep Mode. When more than the set time has passed , Print head is cleaned automatically .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-43 5.6.2 Sleep Mode St art menu Activate Sleep Mode During Sleep Mode, "Restart -> Enter" is displayed on Operation panel. During Sleep Mode, pressing [Enter] ke y will return the printer to Normal.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-44 5.7 Display menu Sets the language and unit displayed on LCD monitor of Operation panel. 5.7.1 Languag e menu Sets the language used in the menu items di splayed on LCD monitor of Operation p anel.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUAL 5 Panel setup menu 5-45 5.7.3 Length menu Sets the unit to display the length. Setup item Setting Description Length <mm> Displays the length in millimete rs (mm). inch Displays the length in inches (inch). — • [Enter] key: saves the setti ng an d shifts to the previous menu.
5 Panel setup menu VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 5-46.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-1 6 Maintenance This chapter describes daily maint enance of the printer ..
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-2 6.1 Replacing consumable component s This section describes when and how to replace Ink ca rtridges (or ink packs), roll media and Flushing- box sponges. 6.1.1 Replacing Ink cartridges This section describes when to replace Ink cartridges .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-3 NO TE • [*******] in the messages for ink cartridge replaceme nt indicates the color that is almost empty or runs out, using the following characters.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-4 <For VJ-1638W> NO TE • T o use 1000ml Ink p acks, High-capacity in k pack adapter (option) is required. For details on High-capacity ink pack adapter , contact your local MUTOH dealer . • Use genuine Ink ca rt ridges for replacement.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-5 NO TE • Do not use the Ink cartrdge(s) you have inserted in to Ink cartridge slot(s) fo r other printers. The Ink cartridge(s) will not be used again. • Do not shake Ink cartridges or Ink packs strongly .
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-6 2. Remove In k cartridge that yo u want to replace from Slot. a. For 220ml Ink cartridges b. For 440ml Ink cartridges No.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-7 3. T ake out the new Ink cartridge from the bag. NO TE • Open the bag just before attaching Ink cartridge to Ink cartridge slot. Leaving Ink cartridge with the bag open for a l ong time may result in abnormal printing.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-8 2. Remove High-capacity ink pack ada pter that you want to re place from Ink cartridge slot. NO TE • Put the used Ink packs in a plastic bag, etc, an d dispose of it in compliance with local ordinance and instructions of local authorities.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-9 4. Install Ink pack and IC chip card to High-capacity ink pack adapter . NO TE • T o install/remove Ink pack or IC chip to/from High-capacity in k pack adapter , refer to the operation manual includ ed with High-capacity ink pack adapter .
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-10 6.1.2 Replacing Roll Media This section describes when and how to replace the roll media. (1) Replacement time Replace the roll media when the following situation occurs. a. When the roll media loaded in the printer runs out • "End Of Roll" is displa yed o n Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-1 1 3. T urn Flanges of Roll media hold er and take up the roll media. 4. Loosen Fixing lever of Rig ht roll media holder and remove the roll media from Roll media holder . No. Name 1 Roll media holder 2 Roll media No.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-12 5. T ake the same procedure as in Step 4, remove the roll media from Roll media holder (left). 6. T o load another roll media, refer to the following. TIP • For loading the roll media, refer to "3.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-13 (1) Repl acement time Replace Flushing-box sponges in the following situations. • When ink clu mps have accumulated on Flushing-box sponges beyond Flushing-box frame (2) T ype TIP • For types and details of Flushing-bo x sponge, refer to "8.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-14 2. Display the CR Maintenance menu on Operation panel. a. Press the [Menu] key on Operation pa nel. • "Menu1: Setup>" is displayed on Op eration panel. • Operation panel shifts to the Setup menu display .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-15 d. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "CR Mainte.: S tart" is displayed on Operation panel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.1.20 CR Maintenance menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-16 4. Open Front cover . • Replace Flushing-box sponge in a short time. Leaving Print head at the replacement pos ition may result in clogging of Print head. 5. Lift Flushing-box sponge tab and unhook.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-17 6. Install the new Flushing-b ox sponge to each Flushing box. 7. Close Front cover . No. Name 1 Flushing-box sponges 2 Flushing boxes No.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-18 8. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Print head returns to i ts original position. • "CR Mainte.: S tart" is displayed on Operation panel. 9. Press the [Menu] ke y on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-19 (2) T ype Our genuine Cutter that is compatible with the printer is as follows. (3) Replacing step s Follow the procedure below to replace Cutter . TIP • The illustrations used in th is section are those of VJ-1638.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-20 b. Press the [>] key on Operation panel. • "Set1: User T ype" is displayed on Operation panel. c. Press the [+] key or [-] key on Operation panel to select "Set 20: CR Maintenance".
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-21 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Maintenance starts. • Print head moves to the left of th e printer (cutter replacement position). • "CR Mainte.: End" is disp layed on Operation pane l.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-22 5. Press the tab of Cutter lightly , turn Cutter holder in the direction as illustrated below . NO TE • Do not press the tab of Cutter stro ngly or suddenly let go of it. There is a spring in Cutter holder and it may fly out.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-23 6. Remove Cutter . CAUTION • Do not touch the blade edge. It may cause an injury . • Do not touch the cutter blade edge with a hard substance or drop Cutter . Cutter blade may be damaged or chipped.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-24 7. Install a new Cutter as illustrated. NO TE • Make sure that the spring in Cutter holder does not fly out while installing.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-25 8. Press the tab of Cutter lightly , return Cutter holder to its initial position. NO TE • Do not press the tab of Cutter strongly or suddenly let go of it. There is a spring in Cutter holder and it may fly out.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-26 9. Close Maintenanc e cover . 10. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Print head returns to i ts original position.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-27 1 1. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • The printer enters Normal. • Cutter replacement is complete.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-28 6.2 Cleaning the printer Periodic (every month) cleaning is n ecessary to use the printer in good condition. W ARNING • Do not insert or drop met al or flammable object s into the printer through openings such as a vent.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-29 6.2.1 Cleaning the outer case This section describes how to clean the outer case. W ipe out dust and dirt attached to the outer case by us ing a soft cloth. 6.2.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer This section describes how to cl ean the inside of the printer .
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-30 2. Remove p aper powder and dust attached to Pressurizing rollers us ing a soft brush. NO TE • Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster . It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-31 3. Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wi pe out paper powder and ink attached to Platen and Media guide.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-32 4. Apply a d amp and tightly sq ueezed soft clot h to wipe off the dirt of the unpain ted (silver color) area in the center of Grid roller. <VJ-1638> <VJ-1638W> No. Name 1 Grid roller No.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-33 6.2.3 Head cleaning If printed data is blurred or lacks part of it, clean the print head surface and Nozzles (Head cleaning). Follow the procedure below to perform Head cleaning. NO TE • When not using the print er for a long period (one week or more), perform Head cleaning once a week.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-34 NO TE • T o perform head clean ing during printing while the head height is set to High, make sure to do the following. • When "Change Head Gap Low" is displayed on Operation panel, set the head heigh t to Low .
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-35 2. Display the CR Maintenance menu on Operation panel. a. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • "Menu1: Setup>" is displayed on Operation panel. • Operation panel shifts to the Setup menu disp lay .
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-36 d. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is di spla yed on Operation pa nel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.1.20 CR Maintenance menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-37 4. Open Maintenance co ver on the right of the printer . CAUTION • When cleaning Ceaning wi per , • do not touch Cleaning wiper and Head ca p unit. Head cleaning may not be perform ed correctly because of oil from your hands.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-38 5. Use Cleaning stick to remove the ink and dust on Cleaning wiper . a. Front side of Cleaning wiper: Remove the ink and dust in the horizontal direction. b. Cleaning wiper back side: Remove the ink and dust in the upper direction.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-39 6. Close the right maintenance cover . • Close the cover firmly until it is locked. 7. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Cleaning wiper returns to the original position. • Print head returns to its original position.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-40 8. Press the [Menu] ke y on Operation panel. • The printer enters Normal. • Cleaning Cleaning wiper is complete. 6.2.5 Cleaning the circumference of Print head This section describes how to clean the circumferenc e of Print head.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-41 2. Display the CR Maintenance menu on Operation panel. a. Press the [Menu] key on Operation panel. • "Menu1: Setup>" is displayed on Operation panel. • Operation panel shifts to the Setup menu disp lay .
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-42 d. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • "CR Mainte.: Start" is di spla yed on Operation pa nel. • The display enters the CR Maintenance menu. 5.1.20 CR Maintenance menu 3. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-43 4. Open Maintenance co ver on the left of the printer . 5. Move Print head by hand until you can see the circumference of Print head. CAUTION Do not push Print head strongly . It may cause damage and poor print quality .
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VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-45 7. When some foreign substance such as dust or ink clump is attached, use Cleaning stick to remove it. 8. Close Maintenance cover on the left. • Close Cover firmly until it is locked. No. Name 1 Circumfere nce of Print hea d 2 Head guide 3 Nozzles 4 Cleaning st ick No.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-46 9. Press the [Enter] key on Operation panel. • Print head returns to i ts original position. • "CR Mainte.: S tart" is displayed on Operation panel. 10. Press the [Menu] key on Op eration panel.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-47 6.3 Disposal of waste fluids The timing and method for the disposal of waste fluid are described below . (1) Disposal timing Dispose of waste fluids in the following cases: a. When W aste fluid tank is more than half full.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-48 3. Open the waste fluid valve, and tran sfer the waste fluid to the container . NO TE • When transferring the waste fluid to the empty container , the waste fluid may spatte r . Make sure to put the container close to the waste fluid valve.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-49 6. Dispose of the waste fluid as an industrial waste product. • Disposal of waste fluids is completed.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-50 6.4 Moving or transporting the printer This section describes how to move or transport the printer . 6.4.1 Moving the printer This section describes ho w to move the printer . CAUTION • When moving the printer , make sure to maint ain a horizont al position.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6 Maintenance 6-51 5. Move the printer . NO TE • The casters supplied with the dedicated S tand are manufactured for little movement in flat indoor areas, not for transporting equipment.
6 Maintenance VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 6-52 (2) Reinst alling After moving the printer , follow the procedure below to set it ready for use. 1. Select a suitable place for installation. Installation manu al 2. Move and install the printer to the location.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-1 7 T roubleshooting This chapter describes possible trou bles and countermeasures of this product. If the error not included in any items of t his section occurs , conta ct your local MUTOH dealer .
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-2 7.1 Malfunctions and failures This section describes undisp laye d malfunctions and failures of the printer , possible causes and countermeasures.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-3 7.1.2 Cannot print at all (1) Does not work at al l after power activation (2) Does not work af ter loading the media (3) When dat a is sent from the computer , an error occurs at the printer and nothing is printed No.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-4 (4) Cannot use the comput er online using LAN 7.1.3 Media-related troubleshooting (1) The media slip s or is torn during initialization NO TE • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to "7.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-5 (2) The media is crumpl ed during initialization NO TE • If the media is jammed or torn, remove it according to "7.3 The media is jammed". (3) The wrong media size is set during initialization No.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-6 (4) Media jams frequently occur NO TE • If media other than the recomm ended one is used, correct me dia feeding cannot be assured.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-7 (2) The printing position is incorrect (som e p arts of the medi a cannot be printed on) (3) Printing is blurred No. Possible cause Remedy Refer ence 1 Is the loading position of the media correct? Load the media correctly .
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-8 (4) White or black lines appear on printed media (5) Printing lines are not straight (6) Printing lines ar e duplicated or p atchy No. Possible cause Remedy Reference 1 Are you using the recommended me dia? Use the recommended media.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-9 7.2 Error messages This section describes messa ges displayed during normal printer op eration or when errors occur , and solutions to the messages. 7.2.1 S tatus messages This section describes messa ges displayed during printer normal operation.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-10 17 Power Off T urning the printer off. Please wait a while. Do not unplug Power co rd set till Operation panel is turned off. 3.2.2 T urning the power OFF 18 Change Head Gap Low Display ed in the following cases.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-1 1 7.2.2 Message type erro r display and remedies This section describes message type errors and re medies. Message type errors are displayed when cert ain failures occur duri ng printer operation.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-12 14 [********] S/C ReadErr IC chip cannot be read. Insert Ink cartridge again. If IC chip still canno t be read, insert a new Ink cartridge. 6.1.1 Replacing Ink cartridges 15 [********] S/C Col.Err Ink cartridge is inserted into a wrong Ink cartridge slot.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-13 29 Measurement Error (Command) The parameters of the command sent from RIP software are ab normal. (VJ-1638 only) Check the settings of color calibration or color profiling of the RIP software.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-14 NO TE • [********] of the error d isplay indicates the ink color that is subject to warning. 7.2.3 Error requiring rest art This section describes errors requiring restart and remedies. An error requiring restart is disp layed if a fatal operational failur e such as the following occurs.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-15 7.3 The media is jammed When the set media is jammed, follo w the procedure below to remove it.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-16 3. Move Print head section from the top of the media to the right. NO TE • When the head height is set to Low , change it to High and then shift Head. After shifting Head, change the setting back to Low .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L 7 T roubles hooting 7-17 5. Pull the media to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade. 6. T urn Flanges of Roll media hold er and take up the roll media. 7. If paper dust or pieces of paper remain inside the printer , remove them.
7 T roubleshooting VJ-1638/1638 W OPERA TION MANUAL 7-18.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 8 Appendix 8-1 8 Appendix This chapter describes specifications and included components with this printer ..
8 Appendix VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 8-2 8.1 Product specifications 8.1.1 Printer specifications Items Specification Model name VJ-1638 VJ-1638W Printing method On-demand piezo drive system Dri.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 8 Appendix 8-3 Environmental condition Operating condition T emp erature: 20ºC to 32ºC Humidity: 40 % to 60 %, No cond ensation Printing accuracy coverage T emperatur.
8 Appendix VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 8-4 8.2 Interface specification This section describes each type of interface specifications suppor ted by this printer . 8.2.1 Network inter face specification Items Specification Network type Ethernet IEEE802.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 8 Appendix 8-5 8.3 Options/Supply list For more information about the options and the supply items, co ntact your local MUT OH dealer .
8 Appendix VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL 8-6.
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL INDEX Index-1 INDEX ＜ Symbol ＞ [<] key ................. ....................... ....................... ... 2-7 [>] key .................... ....................... ...................... . 2-7 [+] key ......
INDEX VJ-1638 /1638W OPERA TION MANUAL Index-2 ＜ F ＞ Fatal operationa l failure ............ ....................... . 7-14 Features ................. ....................... ....................... 2-2 Feeding media ................ .............
VJ-1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL INDEX Index-3 ＜ O ＞ Operation keys ................... ...................... ............ 2-6 Operation Manual ................ ....................... ......... 1-2 Operation method ........... ...................
INDEX VJ-1638 /1638W OPERA TION MANUAL Index-4 ＜ T ＞ Take Up lamp .............. ....................... ................. 2-8 Temperature menu .................... ....................... . 5-44 Test print .................. .....................
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L Setup menu diagram A-1 Setup menu diagram For details of the Setup menu configur ation diagram, refer to the followings.
Setup menu diagram VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL A-2 Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (1/4) Setup Spitting Side Margin Media Width (When Media Initial menu is "Off") MediaWidth (When Media Initial menu is not "Off") Origin Prev .
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L Setup menu diagram A-3 Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (2/4) A <T ype 1> to T ype 15 Print Mode PF Adjust Adjust Print 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm 100 mm to <250 mm> to 500 mm <Initial Print menu setting value> 50.
Setup menu diagram VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL A-4 Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (3/4) IP Address Subnet Mask Gatewa y T emporary 000.000.000.000 to <192.168.001.253> to 255.255.255.255 000.000.000.000 to <255.255.255.000> to 255.
VJ-1638/16 38W OPERA TION MANUA L Setup menu diagram A-5 Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print) (4/4) Menu Option Off / <On> Off / <On> Off / <On> Off / <On> Off / <On> 1 h .
Setup menu diagram VJ- 1638/1638W OPERA TION MANUAL A-6 Setup menu diagram (Receiving / Converting / Printing) T emperature Pre Heater Platen Heater Dryer PF Micro Adj. Backup Pre Heater Platen Heater Dryer Off/30 C to 50 C Off/30 C to 50 C Off/30 C to 50 C -5.
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Mutoh VJ-1638をまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはMutoh VJ-1638の技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Mutoh VJ-1638の取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Mutoh VJ-1638で得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Mutoh VJ-1638を既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はMutoh VJ-1638の不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Mutoh VJ-1638に関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちMutoh VJ-1638デバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。
