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User's Guide Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer IP-6600 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-6600 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide Documents Number U00086051201 First Edition, December 2003 Second Edition, February 2004 Copyright © 2003, 2004 by Seiko I Infotech Inc.
Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-6600 Color Inkjet Printer (simply called the printer below). This printer is a color inkjet printer that adopts solvent ink, supports 64 inch media width, and builts-in SCSI interface.
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i Deliverables 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 .
ii Power cord <2> • Power cord for printer • Power cord for heater Roll paper(for installations) <1> User's Guide <1 copy> Waste ink bottle IP6-109 <1> Paper tube 64&q.
iii Waste ink bottle IP6-109 <1> * : Options and consumables can be ordered separately. Maintenance Kit IP6-108 <1 set> • Cap cleaning liquid: 100 ml • Wiper cleaning liquid: 100 ml .
iv 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 .
v 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 not, a short circuit may cause fire or electrical shock.
vi Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases: • When putting your hands inside the printer . • Smoke, strange noise or smells generate from the printer . •A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer .
vii 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 or disconnecting it. Failing to do so may cause the cable to fray or break which could lead to electric shock and/or fire.
viii Handling Precautions 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. Use the power supply matched with the specification of the printer .
ix Consumables 1. Always use the recommended consumables (media, 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.
x Marks Bo xes mark ed with a "W ARNING" describe points of caution f or av oiding serious personal injur y . Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for av oiding injury to yourself or damage to the printer . Boxes marked with a note describe precautions while handling the printer .
xi 1 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.
xii PRINT READY ROLL : 64" (COATED) INK ENTRY PAPER F. ADJ Example 3: LCD's state transitions and key operations in the text A key on the operation panel. This indicates that the LCD screen changes to another automatically without pressing a key.
CONTENTS-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Deliverables ......................................................................................... i Safety Precautions .............................................................................. iv Handling Precautions .
CONTENTS-2 Section 2 Basic Operations Connecting with Computer .............................................................. 2-2 System configuration (connection example) ....................... 2-2 Connection procedure ..............................
CONTENTS-3 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Basic Menu Operation ..................................................................... 3-2 Menu Hierarchical Structure ................................................ 3-2 Menu Tree ............
CONTENTS-4 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 5-2 Clearing Paper Jam ......................................................................... 5-3 When an Error Message Appears .
1-1 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) This section provides necessary information to operate the printer .
1-2 Operating Conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer . Installation Space There must be a sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts, for the output of drawings, and for ventilation.
1-3 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 .
1-4 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 - .
1-5 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Media/Paper Available media types We prepared the following types of media: • Glossy vinyle chrolide • Matted vinyle chrolide • Banner Contact our service center for details.
1-6 Precautions for storing media -A void direct sunlight and water regardless of before and after opening the package. Put paper in envelope to prevent dust and store media in a dry , cool and dark place. -A void rapid change of temperature and humidity and store media with no condensing.
1-7 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Consumables Precautions for handling prints. - Do not touch the print surface before drying up the ink. Hold margins of the media for handling. Especially use care before 24 hours after printing. - Rubbing print surface causes color fading or color transfer .
1-8 Ink Ink types Use our 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.
1-9 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Consumables NOTE CAUTION CAUTION W ARNING Precautions for ink storage and processing - Securely put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as an industrial waste. Observe any regulations for disposal of ink cartridges.
1-10 W ARNING Waste Ink Bottle Use our recommended waste ink bottle listed below . - Do not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye. If it gets into the ey e, w ash it off with a clean running water and consult a doctor as required. If it is swallowed, do not try to vomit it f orcefully , but see a doctor .
1-11 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Consumables 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. Maintenance Kit Use our specified cleaning liquid.
1-12 Storage Kit Cleaning Kit . o N m e t Is k r a m e Ry t i t n a u Q 7 1 1 - 6 P I e g d i r t r a c d i u q i l g n i n a e l C6 e g d i r t r a c y m m u D6 .
1-13 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) 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.
1-14 Rear Rear (20) (14) SCSI controller Network controller (17) (12) (9) (10) (13) (20) (18) (19) Printer power supply Heater power supply (15) (16) (11) (23) (21) (22) (24) (9) Power receptacle (10).
1-15 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Heater Å The printer builts in three heaters for fixing and stabilizing print image on the print media. (25) Front heater (Front) Preheats the media. (26) Print heater (Rear) Infiltrates ink into the media and fixes ink.
1-16 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.
1-17 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys r e b m u Ne m a Nn o i t c n u F ) 1 ( D E L D E L a t a D ) A ( ) n e e r g ( .
1-18 Heater Control Panel Å Functions of LCD, LEDs and keys LCD Print Heater ON/OFF key Print Heater UP/DOWN key Front Heater ON/OFF key Front Heater UP/DOWN key Rear Heater ON/OFF key Rear Heater UP.
1-19 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) Dryer 64 (Option) The dryer 64 dries the output media. Roll Cover 64 (Option) Protects paper roll from dust. Exhaust Attachment (Option) Mounts an exhaust gas pipe to the printer or the drying device. PS RIP (PhotoPrint 4 DX) (Option) RIP software for the IP-6600.
1-20 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. Booting *: When the system star ts nor mally , both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatically .
1-21 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) (3) Online state (print mode) display The printer is printing. PRINTING ROLL : 64” (PAPER) Status display Paper information LCD Messages and Printer State (5) Online state (print pause mode) display The printer is paused.
1-22 TOTAL CT XXXX (6) Online state (print information mode) display Paper total count and ink removing amount are displayed. Bk INK REST: XXX% Lm INK REST: XXX% PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (COATED) Lc I.
1-23 Section 1 Getting Started (Basic knowledge) (8) Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down. SHUTDOWN WAIT A MOMENT (7) Offline (menu mode) display Menus can be operated in offline mode. *: , , , and are access keys to menus. *: When the key is pressed in the menu mode, "CLEANING" menu appears.
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2-1 Section 2 Basic Operations Connecting with Computer System configuration (connection example) Connection procedure T urning the Power On/Off T urning the Power On T urning the Power Off Replacing .
2-2 Connecting with Computer This section only shows system configurations and cable connection procedure. System configuration (connection example) The following connection is possible. Connection procedure Connect a cable as follows: 1 Turn the printer and the computer OFF.
2-3 Section 2 Basic Operations 3 Set the ID switch on the rear of the printer. - The ID n umber must not be unique in the SCSI chain. (Initial setting: 4) 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.
2-4 4 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.
2-5 Section 2 Basic Operations Turning the Power On/Off The power of the printer and the power of the heater are separated. <Printer> The printer has two power switches as follows. (1) Printer switch (2) Power ON/OFF switch The printer is turned ON by turning the printer switch ON.
2-6 3 Turn ON the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel. Power ON/OFF switch Turning the Power On <Printer> 1 Turn OFF (0) the printer switch on the left rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the socket of the printer.
2-7 Section 2 Basic Operations Booting PRINT READY ROLL : 64” (PAPER) INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT NOTE - T urn OFF the pr inter while “PRINT READ Y” is display ed on the LCD panel except emergency .
2-8 <Heater> 1 Turn OFF the heater switch on the right 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. 2 Turn ON the heater switch on the right rear of the printer to turn the heater ON.
2-9 Section 2 Basic Operations Turning the Power Off <Printer> 1 Turn OFF the power ON/OFF switch on the operation panel for a couple of seconds. 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 .
2-10 Heater switch OFF (0) <Heater> 1 The heater power is also turned OFF by turning OFF the ON / OFF switch on the operation panel. Therefore, the heater switch turning OFF operation is not necessary in the normal use.
2-11 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Paper Roll This section describes how to install a paper roll in the printer , and remove it from the printer .
2-12 4 Tighten the left flange knob securely. Pull the winder sensor lever to front side. 5 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. Left flange knob Winder sensor lever Head up/down lever Paper roll Left flange (movable) Be sure not to catch your finger in the rail of the flange.
2-13 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Paper Roll (Paper setting direction) Flange Paper Flange Paper <Outside rolling> <Inside rolling> NOTE 6 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.
2-14 7 When feeding a paper roll, hold it at the center and rewind the flange to take up the slack in the paper. The guide 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. The paper roll should not be inserted in the right of the perforated line.
2-15 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Paper Roll 10 Select either paper roll or cut sheet. Select ROLL PAPER, CUT SHEET , or BASE with or key. (See Page 2-23 "Using the Origin Point Setting Function" about "BASE") Press the key to change setting.
2-16 PREPARING PAPER WAIT A MOMENT - If it is ended normally , return to offline or online state. - If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed. Go back to 1. 12 The paper will be set automatically. 13 Determine positions of the media edge guard and the slide bar of the vacuum fan.
2-17 Section 2 Basic Operations Removing the Paper Roll from the Printer 1 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever. 2 Loose the left flange knob, pull out the paper roll from the flange, and remove the paper roll from the printer.
2-18 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 in the Printer” and “Removing it from The Printer.” Replacing Empty Paper Roll 1 A message appears on the LCD.
2-19 Section 2 Basic Operations Installing/Removing Cut Sheet in/from the Printer Install/Remove the cut sheet in/from the printer refering to the procedures for the paper roll. Installing Removing - When installing the cut sheet in the printer , set the cut sheet using the guide line.
2-20 Replacing Ink Cartridges This section describes how to replace an ink cartridge. Ink cartridges should be replaced in the following two cases: - If ink has run out - If an ink cartridge is not installed The ink cartridge replacement procedure in the following each case is explained below .
2-21 Section 2 Basic Operations 3 Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer. 4 Close the ink cover. 5 End of ink cartridge replacement. - If it is ended normally , return to offline or online state. - If abnormal end occurs, an error message will be displayed.
2-22 Replacing Empty Ink Cartridge 1 A guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.” OPEN R INKCOVER CHANGE XX INK XX: Ink name C: C.
2-23 Section 2 Basic Operations If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Installed 1 The guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.
2-24 If an Ink Cartridge Is Not Detected 1 The guidance message appears. 2 Replace the ink cartridge according to the “Ink Cartridge Replacement Procedure.
2-25 Section 2 Basic Operations Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle This section describes how to replace a waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle should be replaced in the following 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 explained below .
2-26 4 Wipe up the spilt ink into the waste ink bottle unit. 5 Lift the lever and mount a new waste ink bottle. 6 Drop the lever and insert the ink tube securely and tighten the knob. 7 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (reset (clear)) will be displayed.
2-27 Section 2 Basic Operations 2 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (reset (clear)) will be displayed. - The waste ink counter is prepared for urging waste ink disposal with the error message when the waste ink is more than the specified amount by counting the used (waste) ink amount.
2-28 If the Waste Ink Bottle Is Not Installed 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD. 2 Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover. ⇒ See the step 3 of the Waste Ink Bottle Replacement Procedure. 3 The selection message of the waste ink counter setting (rest (clear)) will be displayed.
2-29 Section 2 Basic Operations Head Cleaning "CLEANING" 1 Put the printer offline. (Press the key.) 2 Press the key to display the CLEANING menu.
2-30 6 Press the key. 7 Press the key again. NOTE - The cleaning tak es se ver al minutes. 8 When the cleaning is completed, the screen is retured to step 3 automatically. 9 Press the key to return to the original offline mode. CLEANING WAIT A MOMENT XXX # CLEANING >NORMAL XXX : Figure will be increased in about 10 seconds.
2-31 Section 2 Basic Operations Paper Feed "FEED" This section describes how to manually feed paper after printing. 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.
2-32 Using the Origin Point Setting Function <Origin Point Setting> When printing a small size image such as a A4 size image on the 64-inch width paper , the large blank will be generated as the figure shows below . In this case, rewind the print paper and set the print origin point to print an image on the blank area.
2-33 Section 2 Basic Operations 2 Push down the pressure roller up/down lever. 3 Select “BASE” in the “SELECT PAPER” menu and press the key. 4 Input the paper width and press the key. 5 Input the base point (print offset value for paper width direction: origin point).
2-34 7 Select a paper type again. - When using the origin point setting function, keep front, r ight, and left margins sufficiently because the paper is rewinded man ually . - The paper width and base point settings cannot be saved. - The origin point setting function can be used only for paper roll.
2-35 Section 2 Basic Operations Installing Paper on Winder A paper winder unit is built in the printer . It winds roll paper for storage without cutting it. Use the paper winder unit as follows: 1 Prepare the paper tube and 1 m-lead paper of which paper width is the same as the paper’s you will use.
2-36 5 Lift the pressure roller up/down lever, insert paper from the paper feed side through the paper feeder, push down the pressure roller up/down lever, and feed paper from the Feed menu on the operation panel (see Section 3, Operation Panel Menu Operations (Feed Menu)) until paper is wound.
2-37 Section 2 Basic Operations 7 Manually turn the scroller flange in the direction of winding to wind the paper slightly. 8 Check the positions of the paper and winding sensor, and install it. 6 Tape the edge of the paper on the lead paper at three positions: both sides and center.
2-38 • Tension roller setting. • Slack winding: Set the tension roller to the upper side. •T ension winding: Set the tension roller to the lower side. The winding unit supports two winding methods; tension winding and slack winding. Generally, use the slack winding.
2-39 Section 2 Basic Operations - Slacken the paper so that it passes inside the winding sensor . - If the winding unit is not used, turn the winding unit switch off . - When the paper roll f or the winding unit nears the diameter of the winding unit’ s flange, remov e the winding side paper roll and replace the paper tube with a new one .
2-40 Changing Heater Control Setting Temperature In normal use, temperatures of all heaters for the every selected media are preset automatically . Therefore, ON/OFF setting and temperature setting for all heaters are not necessary . Use the heater control panel only when the fine adjustment for the heater temperature is desired.
2-41 Section 2 Basic Operations Heater preset temperature by medium The heater preset temperature for medium is listed in the table. Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use. NOTE - When the rear heater temperature is set to high, fixibility of the ink is improved, but media wrinkle or mat print may be caused.
2-42 Using the Media Pressure Alternation Lever Alternate the media gripping pressure of the paper transmission roller according to the media. Use the media pressure alternation lever to alternate the media gripping pressure (See the figure below) . Generally , set the media pressure alternation lever to “normal pressure.
2-43 Section 2 Basic Operations Using the Head Up/Down Lever Alternate the head height according to the media you use. Use the head up/down lever for alternating the head height. (See the figure below) 2 Open the cap cover and loosen the head fixing screws (2 pieces) with a screw driver.
2-44 4 Tighten the head fixing screws (2 pieces). - When changing the height of the head, tighten the head fixing screws while pushing the head down softly with your hand. - When the head height is changed, change head height setting (19) in ENTER menu.
2-45 Section 2 Basic Operations Media edge guards Media - Preset whether or not the edge guard e xixts in the P APER menu on the operation panel corresponding to the mounting the media edge guard. The right and left margin of the print area will be changed according to the setting of the edge guard.
2-46 Using the FAN Guard Positioning Bar Cut suction of the F AN for unused area to protect the head from suction of the F AN. Slide the F AN guard positioning bar between 50 inch width and 64 inch width. Set the F AN guard positioning bar according to the media width you use.
2-47 Section 2 Basic Operations Using the Print Pause/Restart and Cancel Keys Print pause/ restart and print cancel are also available from the rear (paper outlet side) of the printer . Print pause/re-start and print cancel are available during checking the print condition from the paper outlet side.
2-48 Inspection & Maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance by operators are described below . Regular inspection and maintenance guide The printer needs regular inspection and maintenance. The table below lists all regular inspection and maintenance.
2-49 Section 2 Basic Operations #CAP CLEANING > NOTE Clean he edge and periphery of the upper surface of the cap. Daily inspection and maintenance Perform the followings every day before print. <Capping Unit Cleaning> Enter to the SER VICE menu and select “CAP CLEANING” on the operation panel.
2-50 <W iper Blade Cleaning> Enter to the “SER VICE” menu and select “WIPE CLEANING” on the operation panel. The wiper blade will come up for cleaning.
2-51 Section 2 Basic Operations NOTE <T est Print> Enter to the “ADJUST” menu and select “TEST PRINT” on the operation panel. (See page 3-19.) Check no print dot-off and missing. Perform the test print as the 1st time print on every day and especially after cap cleaning for head cleaning.
2-52 <W aste Ink Bottle Disposal> Pour the waste ink into the proper container you prepared and make the waste ink bottle empty . <W iper sponge cleaning> The wiper sponge has to be moistened. Check the moisture of the sponge every day before printing.
2-53 Section 2 Basic Operations #SERVICE >SERVICE CLEAN Inspection & Maintenance When leaving the printer for a long time (more than 2 weeks) in power off state Store the printer after cleaning the head and ink path with the maintenance liquid and charging the maintenance liquid.
2-54 < Ink Char ge After Head W ashing> Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time. Enter to “SER VICE” menu and select “INK CHARGE” on the operation panel.
2-55 Section 2 Basic Operations #SERVICE >HEAD WASH When returning the printer from a long time leaving (within 2 weeks) in power off state. <Head W ash> Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleaning liquid. Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory .
2-56 < Ink Char ge After Head W ashing> Charge the ink after head washing before printing when the printer is leaved for a long time. Enter to “SER VICE” menu and select “INK CHARGE” on the operation panel. Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink.
2-57 Section 2 Basic Operations 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. -T urn OFF the printer power s witch before cleaning. - Do not use volatile solvent such as thinner and benzine to prevent fade or detoriation of printing.
2-58 Cleaning platen When glue adheres to platen or ink drops on the platen, clean the platen according to the following procedures: 1 Open the rear cover and put a soft cloth on ink stained on the platen to infiltrate ink into the soft cloth. Infiltrate ink into the soft cloth with care so as not to spread it.
2-59 Section 2 Basic Operations 3 If ink gets into vacuum holes on the platen, wipe out ink clung to the holes with a commerically-available mini- cotton swab, then wipe out again with a mini-cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Use a ø3 mm mini-cotton swab.
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3-1 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations This section outlines the user menu structure and operations. Basic Menu Operation Menu Hierarchical Structure M.
3-2 Basic Menu Operation When the key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters to the offline mode, a menu group appears on the LCD, and menu operations are enabled. Menu Hierarchical Structure The menu has the following hierarchical structures: <Menu group> This menu is displayed at the first level.
3-3 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations INK ENTRY PAPER F.ADJ XX INK REST: YYY% DATE : XX/XX/XX ROLL(XXXXXX) #SELECT PAPER >01 : TYPE01 SHEET(XXXXXX) YYYYmmXZZZZmm BASE(XXXXXX) YYY #NAME >01 : TYPE01 #FEED ADJUST >01 : 099.
3-4 #VACUUM >01 : NORMAL #PAPER SET MODE >01 : NORMAL #WAIT HEATER >01 : WAIT #PRINT HEATER >01 : 40C #FRONT HEATER >01 : 30C #REAR HEATER >01 : 50C #COLOR STRIPE >01 : OFF #HEAD .
3-5 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations #PRIORITY FEED >01 : DATA #PRIORITY MODE >01 : DATA # FEED PATTERN >ROUGH (NORMAL) #PRIORITY HETER >01 : DATA #DLETE PAPER >02 : TYOE02 OK? #FEED ADJUST >099.
3-6 FUNC SYSTEM ADJUST RESET #MENU PRINT > #ERROR LOG PRINT > # L / R ADJ YY >+00&A #TRACE PRINT >01 : SEQUENCE 1 #ADJUST PATTERN >TEST PRINT # H-POS ADJ YY >+00&A # I-POS (L) ADJ YY >+00&A #LANGUAGER >JAPANESE #F/W VERSION *X.
3-7 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations #SYSTEM TIME >00 : 00 #INITIAL SET > INITIALIZING WAIT A MOMENT Execution form Execution form Enter a value 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 (4) #SCSI ID *ID : X #SYSTEM DATE >03 / 08 / 01 Enter a value 00/01/01 to 99/12/31 Execution form (Display) Basic Menu Operation #HEAT HW VERSION *XX.
3-8 Basic Operations and Keys (1) To enable menu operations: - Enter to the offline mode. - When the printer enters the of fline 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 .
3-9 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Operation Procedure for Choice Input, Value Input, Execution, and Character Input If a choice is input for a parameter: An example of PRINT MODE of the ENTR Y menu is given below . (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys.
3-10 If a value is input for a parameter: The P APER 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 P APER FEED ADJ.
3-11 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations If a parameter is executed: Case 1: To print The MENU PRINT menu of the FUNC menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select FUNC menu with key . (2) Select a sub-menu of the FUNC menu with and keys.
3-12 Case 2: To display only The SCSI ID menu of the SYSTEM menu is given as an example. (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select SYSTEM menu with key . (2) Select a sub-menu of the SYSTEM menu with and keys. When the SCSI ID is selected, it is displayed.
3-13 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations If a value is character input for a parameter: An example of NAME of the ENTR Y menu is given below . (1) Select a menu group with , , , keys. Select ENTRY menu with key. (2) Select a sub-menu of the ENTRY menu with and keys.
3-14 (6) Press key to determine the parameter. # C_PAPER NAME >01 : CYPE01 * Backward ( + key) Forward ( + key) Character code group Character Symbols space, !, • • • • Numerals 0 to 9 Alph.
3-15 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Menu Operations INK Menu This menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink. When the key is pressed, information on each color ink is displayed at three-second intervals. XX: Color name, such as Bk, Lm, Lc, Y , M, and C.
3-16 PAPER Menu This menu is used to display media information or replace the paper . When the key is pressed, information on media is displayed at three-second intervals.
3-17 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations ENTRY Menu This menu is used to set up parameters for drawings. When the key is pressed, parameters can be set. (1) Paper selection (SELECT PAPER) Select a paper type number to be registered newly or revised.
3-18 (3) Paper feed adjustment value (FEED ADJUST) (Unit: %) Set a paper feed adjustment value. <Parameter (Enter a value)> XXX.XX% (97.00 to 103.00%) (4) Scan waiting time (SCAN WAIT TIME) (Unit: second) Set the paper scanning wait time. <Parameter (Enter a value)> Input three-digit in second unit.
3-19 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (6) Print direction setting (DIRECTION) Set a print direction. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> BI: Print with dual direction. UNI: Print with single direction. (7) Condition pass setting (CONDITION PASS) Selects a conditioning pass mode for the paper .
3-20 <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NONE: The conditioning pass is not performed. Select this parameter when performing the continuous printing with the media that is hard to be wrinkled. When the printer is left in the waiting condition for a long time, the print off due to wrinkles may be caused.
3-21 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (8) Edge guard setting (EDGE GUARD) Set whether the media edge guard is used or not. The right and left print margins will be changed by this setting. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - USE : Set when the edge guard is used.
3-22 (11) Paper setting mode (PAPER SET MODE) Detects the edge of the paper when replacing or setting the paper , and selects whether the paper should be returned to the waiting position. When the winder is effective, the paper will not be returned to the waiting position regardless of this setting.
3-23 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (12) Wind value setting for FAN (VACUUM) Sets wind value for F AN. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Absorbs the paper at the normal wind value. - LOW : Absorbs the paper at the low wind value.
3-24 (15) Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER) Sets the platen heater temperature. (Celsius) (Fahrenheiht) <Parameter (Enter a value)> - Range: 15 ° C to 55 ° C (The heater will be OFF when "**" is set.) (16) Initial temperature setting for the rear heater (REAR HEATER) Sets the rear heater temperature.
3-25 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (18) Head action mode setting (HEAD MOTION) Selects a head action mode. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Use this usually . - HIGHLIGHT : Use this for print gradation data. (19) Head height setting (HEAD HEIGHT) Selects a head height setting.
3-26 (22) Cleaning mode Selects a cleaning mode to be performed automatically daring print. <Parameter (Enter a value)> MODE 1: Performs cleaning automatically according to the print history record at start of the print or at end of the print. MODE 2: Performs cleaning automatically in a certain period during print.
3-27 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (24) Paper feed adjustment value priority setting (PRIORITY FEED) Selects a priority of the paper feed adjustment value. <Parameter (Enter a value)> -D A T A : Gives priority to data. -P ANEL: Gives priority to the panel.
3-28 (26) Heater mode priority setting (PRIORITY HEATER) Selects a priority of the heater mode. <Parameter (Enter a value)> -D A T A : Gives priority to data. -P ANEL: Gives priority to the panel. (27) Deleting registrated paper (DELETE PAPER) Deletes a registrated paper .
3-29 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations Initial values for the registered papers Some papers will be registered at shipping. (The parameters registered at shipping are changeable and deletable. However , 01 (P APER) cannot be deleted.) The table lists the initial values for the papers registered.
3-30 Example of paper registration 1. Select a paper number to be registered newly or revised. (1) Press the key to enter to the ENTR Y menu. (2) Select "SELECT P APER" menu with the and keys. (3) Press the key to change the parameter . (4) Select a paper number to be registered with the and keys.
3-31 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations 2. Example of parameter setting In this example, a paper feed adjustment value will be entered. (1) Select "FEED ADJUST" menu with the and keys.
3-32 F.ADJ Menu This menu is used to set paper feed adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, parameters can be set. (1) Paper feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper feed amount. Press the key during print to stop the print.
3-33 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations - ROUGH (DRAFT): Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at every 0.2 % step between 99.0 to 101.0 %. (Prints with draft and 2-pass mode) - DET AIL (NORMAL): Prints the paper feed amount adjustment pattern at 0.
3-34 (3) Back feed adjustment pattern Prints a pattern for adjusting a paper back feed amount. <Parameter (Enter a value)> - NORMAL: Prints the pattern with standard and 4-pass mode. - H-QUALITY : Prints the pattern with high quality and 8-pass mode.
3-35 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations SERVICE Menu This menu is used to maintain the cap and the wiper as well as to clean the ink path. When the key is pressed, the service menu will be operable. (1) Service cleaning (SERVICE) Selects a service cleaning parameter .
3-36 (2) Cap cleaning (CAP CLEANING) Moves the print head carridge to the wiper position so that you can clean the cap unit manually . <Parameter (Execution form)> None (3) Wiper cleaning (WIPER CLEANING) The wiper blade is lifted so that you can clean the wiper blade manually .
3-37 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (5) Head height Use this at head height adjustment. The cap is opened after performing this operation. # HEAD HEIGHT > # ADJUST HEIGHT >OK # ADJUST.
3-38 CLEANING Menu This menu is used to clean the head of the printer . When the key is pressed, the cleaning menu will be operable. <Parameter (Enter a choice)> - NORMAL: Cleans the head normally . - SLIGHT : Cleans the head slightly . - STRONG: Cleans the head strongly .
3-39 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations PAPER FEEDING FEED Menu While the key is held down, the currently selected paper roll is fed. (If a cut sheet is used, it is discharged.) A feeding message appears on the LCD. When the key is released, paper feeding stops and the top menu appears on the LCD in offline mode.
3-40 FUNC Menu This menu is used to execute functions provided for the printer . When the key is pressed, functions can be executed. (1) Menu print (MENU PRINT) Prints information on the unit and panel settings.
3-41 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations ADJUST Menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters. When the key is pressed, mechanical adjustment parameters can be set. (1) Adjustment pattern print (ADJUST PATTERN) Prints the adjustment pattern for adjusting the printer mechanically and electrically .
3-42 (2) Nozzle jetting position adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) (L/R ADJ YY) Adjusts the jetting position of nozzle. Enter an adjustment value according to the head adjustment pattern. YY : Ink color Display order: Bk -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C <Parameter (Enter a value)> - Sign: +/- -V alue: -32 to +31, A to H (A=0/8, B=1/8.
3-43 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (5) Reciplocating position (Reight) adjustment (Bk/Lm/Lc/Y/M/C) Adjusts the head reciplocating position (Reight).
3-44 SYSTEM Menu This menu is used to set or display system parameters. When the key is pressed, system parameters can be set. (1) Language for LCD messages (LANGUAGE) [Initial value: ENGLISH] Sets Japanese or English for messages displayed on the LCD.
3-45 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (4) Engine controller board version display (IPB VERSION) Displays the version number of the Engine controller board (IPB). <Parameter (Execution form)> None (5) SCSI board version display (WIM VERSION) Displays the ICB board version.
3-46 (8) Heater H/W version display Displays the heater hardware version. <Parameter (Execution form)> None (9) Heater F/W version display Displays the heater firmware version.
3-47 Section 3 Operation Panel Menu Operations (12) System time setting (SYSTEM TIME) Sets system time used in the unit. <Parameter (Enter a value)> 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 (13) Factory setting (INITIAL SET) Sets all parameter values to factory settings.
3-48 RESET Menu This menu is used to reset the printer . When the key is pressed, the reset function is executed. An initializing message appears on the LCD.
4- 1 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Section 4 Heater Controller Operation This section describes temperature control, LCD displays, param- eter setup mode operations, and error messages of the heater con- troller .
4- 2 Temperature Control The following are three conditions for heater control. (1) Preset temperature maintaining condition Function: T o heat the paper for reduction of ink dry time, improvement of ink fixing, and paper winkles protection. Status: Status of maintaining the heater temperature at preset temperature.
4- 3 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation Temperature Control (3) Temperature Control Stop Condition Function: T o protect unnecessary current consumption, to protect paper damage due to high temperature, and to protect accident such as a burn when the printer does not print.
4- 4 AAAU BBBU CCCU XXXU YYYU ZZZU r e t a e H p u t e S e r u t a r e p m e t t n e r r u C e r u t a r e p m e t T N O R FA A AX X X T N I R PB B BY Y Y A E RC C CZ Z Z C s u i s l e C F t i e h n e.
4- 5 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation (2) Display at exiting of the heater When the current is flowed to the heater , the current temperature unit display C or F is displayed with “+” in the place of unit dis- play . The temperature unit is displayed at completion of exiting the heater .
4- 6 Parameter Setup Mode This mode is used when the operator sets the heater control system parameters. (1) Setup items and parameters The setup items and parameters are listed in the table below .
4- 7 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation # UNIT * FAHRENHEIT Parameter setup mode # UNIT * CELSIUS (3) Moving the setup item Select a setup item you desire with the and keys on the heater control panel. Press the key on the heater control panel to move to the next (lower) setup item.
4- 8 # UNIT * FAHRENHEIT # EXIT * YES # EXIT * YES AAAU BBBU CCCU XXXU YYYU ZZZU (6) Deciding the setting value. Display the setting value you desire on the 2nd line. Press the ON/OFF key on the heater control panel to determine the setting value. The display returns to the setup item setting screen.
4- 9 Section 4 Heater Controller Operation ERROR H01 SYSTEM ERROR ERROR H02 PLY BOARD ERR ERROR H03 F TEMP ERR ERROR H04 R TEMP ERR ERROR H05 F TEMP ERR ERROR H06 F TEMP ERR Error Messages When the following error messages are displayed on the heater control panel, contact our service centers.
4 -10 <Rear heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes.> <Print heater thermistor cannot reach the preset temperature even after 15 minutes.> <Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics > <Zero cross error occurs in the diagnostics.
5- 1 Section 5 T roubleshooting Section 5 T roub leshooting This section describes troubleshooting for the printer . If the prob- lem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or our service center .
5- 2 Troubleshooting Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer , check the following items. Items to be checked m o t p m y Sd e k c e h c e b o t s m e t Is e r u s a e m e v i t c e r r o C g n i r e w o p o N n o i t c e n n o c e l b a c r e w o P .
5- 3 Section 5 T roubleshooting Clearing Paper Jam Clear paper jams according to a guidance message displayed on the LCD. 1 A guidance message appears on the LCD. 2 Open the lever and rear cover. 3 Remove the jammed paper, check there is no obstacles in the carriage path and the paper transporting path, and close the rear cover.
5- 4 When an Error Message Appears If the ERROR lamp lights, check the message to be displayed on the LCD. There are four types of error messages. - Service call errors: Operator unrecoverable errors, such as H/W , S/W failure. Contact our service centers.
5- 5 Section 5 T roubleshooting <Engine error> nnnn: Error code Description : An unrecoverable error has occurred in the network controller section. (H/W failure) Measure : Contact your dealer or our service centers (The error code identified on the LCD is needed) .
5- 6 Communication Errors nnn: Error code 001: Parity error 002: Bus timeout error Description : The conditions or protocol for communication with the computer is incorrect. Measure : (1) Check the SCSI cable connection and terminator switch. (2) Set the host SCSI parity bit generation setting to ON.
5- 7 Section 5 T roubleshooting Operator Call Errors The following errors can be corrected by the operator . (Ink cartridge) Description : There is no ink. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Ink Cartridge Replacement) Description : An ink cartridge error has occurred.
5- 8 (Waste ink bottle) Description : The waste ink bottle is full. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Waste Ink Bottle Replacement) Description : No waste ink bottle is installed. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message.
5- 9 Section 5 T roubleshooting Description : Paper runs out. Measure : Set new paper. => Section 2 Basic Operations (Paper Replacement) Description : Paper with an invalid size (less than 297 mm width or 64 inch width or more) is set. Measure : Set paper with a correct size.
5 -10 (Others) Description : The rear cover is opened. Measure : Take appropriate measures according to the message. Description : The head temperature is out of the operating temperature range. Measure : Use it within the operating temperature range.
5 -11 Section 5 T roubleshooting When the Printer Fails to Work Correctly This section describes what to do when the printer fails to work correctly . T ake appropriate measures according to the symptoms.
5 -12 When a Print Error Occurs This section explains how to solve print quality problems. T ake appropriate measures according to the symptoms. Measures to solve print quality problems when a print e.
5 -13 Section 5 T roubleshooting When There Is an Abnormal Sound If an abnormal sound is heard, contact your dealer or an SIIT ser - vice center ..
A- 1 Appendix This Appendix shows the basic specifications, components, and Celsius and fahrenheit conversion list. Contents of This Section Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Options/Consuma.
A- 2 Basic Specifications Printer Specifications Basic printer specifications m e t In o i t c n u F / n o i t a c i f i c e p S d o h t e m g n i d r o c e Rg n i t n i r p t e j - k n i r o l o c e p y t - o z e i P n o i t u l o s e Ri p d 0 2 7 x i p d 0 2 7 d e e p s g n i d r o c e R o t g n i d r o c c a s e g n a h C ( .
A- 3 Appendix Options Options/Consumables Options e m a Nr e b m u n m e t Iy t i t n a u Qs k r a m e R 4 6 r e y r D 0 6 2 - P I1 . a i d e m e h t p u s y r D 3 6 2 - P I1 . a i d e m e h t p u s y r D . a c i r e m A h t r o N r o F 4 6 r e v o C l l o R1 6 2 - P I1 .
A- 4 Consumables Consumables (Ink) (Cleaning Liquid) e m a Nr e b m u n m e t Iy t i t n a u Qs k r a m e R ) l m 0 0 0 1 ( w o l l e Y / e g d i r t r a c k n I1 0 1 - 6 P In o t r a c / 1l m 0 0 0 1.
A- 5 Appendix Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion List C °F C °F C °F C °F 02 36 28 . 8 71 58 . 3 2 16 78 . 8 6 1 18 . 3 37 26 . 0 82 56 . 5 2 17 76 . 0 7 1 26 . 5 38 24 . 2 83 54 . 7 2 18 74 . 2 7 1 34 . 7 39 22 . 4 84 52 . 9 2 19 72 . 4 7 1 42 . 9 30 36 85 51 3 10 86 7 1 51 41 38 .
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Seiko Group IP-6600 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Seiko Group IP-6600 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Seiko Group IP-6600, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Seiko Group IP-6600 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Seiko Group IP-6600, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Seiko Group IP-6600.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Seiko Group IP-6600. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Seiko Group IP-6600 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
