Document Outline

• SECTION 1 – Getting Acquainted
  • Front View
  • Rear View
  • Print Engine View
  • Ink Tank View
  • Unwinder
  • Winder
  • Default Printing Modes
  • Control Panel Button Function in “Roll to Roll” Mode:
  • Control Panel Button Function in “Roll to Cut” or “Fanfold” Mode:
  • Control Panel LED Indicators
• SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer
  • Transport Inspection
  • Tools Needed
  • Choosing the Location
  • Operating Conditions
  • Unpacking
    • Printer:
    • Unwinder & Winder (optional accessories):
  • Contents of Printer Packaging
  • Contents of Unwinder Packaging:
  • Contents of Winder Packaging:
  • Removing the cardboard Shipping Insert
  • Install Printer/Winder Spacer Plate:
  • Connecting the Printer
    • Plugging in the Printer
    • Powering the Printer ON and OFF
    • Connecting to the Computer
  • Minimum Computer System Requirements
  • Installing the Printer Software (Driver & Toolbox)
  • Connecting the Printer via Network (Ethernet Port)
  • Installing the Ink Tanks
    • Ink Tank Anatomy
  • Install the Printhead Cartridge
    • Printhead Cartridge Protective Packaging
  • Removing/Cleaning/Installing the Head Media Guide
  • Attaching/Aligning the Unwinder and Winder
    • Unwinder
    • Winder
  • Connecting the Unwinder and Winder to the Printer
  • Unwinder/Winder Controls & Function
    • Unwinder
      • Mode Switch
      • Description of Function
    • Winder
      • Mode Switch
      • Tension Control Selector
      • Description of Function
  • Loading Labels/Media
    • Roll to Roll Setup
    • Roll to Cut Setup
    • Fanfold Setup
    • Planning to do “Full Bleed” (borderless) printing
• SECTION 3 – Operating the Printer
  • Printer Driver Properties
    • General Tab
    • Layout Tab
    • Image Printing Adjustment Tips
    • Import/Export Tab
    • Services Tab
  • Using the Toolbox Utility
    • To open the Toolbox:
    • Printer Status
    • Menu Options
    • User Interface Menu
    • Diagnostics Menu
    • Ink Usage Menu
    • Network Configuration Menu
    • Service Menus
    • Stop Refresh/Auto Refresh
• SECTION 4 – Operator Maintenance
  • Ink Tanks
    • Replacing the Ink Tanks
    • Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts
    • Ink Tank Storage
    • Ink Tank Service Life (yield)
    • Ink Tank Disposal
  • Printhead
    • Cleaning the Printhead Cartridge
    • From the MC Series Driver:
    • From the Toolbox:
    • Manual Printhead Cleaning:
  • Removing/Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
    • Printhead Storage & Shelf Life
    • Printhead Service Life
    • Printhead Disposal
  • Inspecting & Cleaning the Lip of the Capping Station
  • Inspecting the Wiper Roller
  • Cleaning/Replacing Service Station Items
    • Removing the Service Station
    • Cleaning the Service Station
      • Wiper Roller Removal and Cleaning or Replacement
      • Wiper Motor Assembly Removal and Cleaning
      • Printing Platen and Capping Station Removal and Cleaning
      • Cleaning the Service Station Tray
      • Suggestion for High Volume Users:
    • Installing the Service Station
    • Still Experiencing Print Quality Issues?
  • Inspecting/Replacing the Waste Ink Tray
  • Clearing Media Jams
    • Removing Jammed Media
    • Misfeeds
  • Cleaning the Printer Body
  • Cleaning Other Items inside the Print Engine
    • Grit Rollers (Media Transport Rollers)
    • Media (Paperpath) Sensors
    • Capping Station Lip
    • Paperpath Surfaces
    • Printing Platen Surface
    • Ink Revolver Couplings
    • Cutter Assembly
  • PRINTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
  • Preparing Printer for Transport
    • Local relocation
    • Remote relocation or shipping
• Section 5 – Troubleshooting Guide
  • Print Quality Issues:
    • Examples of Print Quality Issues (including possible causes and solutions)
      • Air in Printhead Nozzle Area:
      • Clogged/Damaged/Dead Nozzles:
      • Color Mixing Issues:
      • Scuff Marks and Smudging Issues:
      • Fuzzy/Distorted Print
  • The Ink Tank(s)
  • The Printhead Cartridge
  • The Printer
    • Dots Printed on Media
    • Power Problems
    • Service Station Problems
    • Interface Communication Problems
    • Feeding Problems
  • Errors and Warnings
    • Printer Alert Window Messages
    • Toolbox System Status Messages
• Appendix A – Borderless Printing: Overspray vs. Oversize
• Appendix B – Printer Specifications
• Appendix C – Supplies and Accessories
  • Obtaining Supplies, Service and Support