MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1204 Instruction Manual

QUICKREFERENCERev.VJ1204E-C-01Read This Manual Before Using ThePrinter.Full-Color Inkjet PrinterVJ-1204

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1-2 1 Safety instructions1.1 Types and meanings of warningsThere are three steps of classification according to the degree of r

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-24 5 Troubleshooting5. Click the check box of "Allow active content from CDs to run on My Computer".NOTENOTE• The c

IndexIndex-1＜ Symbols ＞[<] key ...2-5[>] key ...

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCEIndex-2Media loading lever ...2-2Media type setup menu ...

A-1Setup menu diagramFor Setup menu configuration diagram, refer to the followings.NOTENOTE• For details of the setup items, refer to followings:• Set

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCEA-2 Setup menu diagram Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(1/3)SetupTo Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(3/3)Flushing menuRet

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCESetup menu diagram A-3Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(2/3)To Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(2/3)<Type 1>~Type 30

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCEA-4 Setup menu diagramSetup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(3/3)To Setup menu diagram (Ready to Print)(3/3)Test PrintAdjust Print

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCESetup menu diagram A-5Setup menu diagram (Receiving/Converting/Printing)PrintStartTemperaturePre HeaterPlaten HeaterAfter Heate

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCEA-6 Setup menu diagram

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1 Safety instructions 1-31 Safety instructions1.2 Important safety instructionsThis section explains general cautions that must

1 Safety instructions This chapter explains about the printer installation, warning terms which the operator needs to know, caution items and warning

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1-4 1 Safety instructionsPay attention to the following points when handling power cable.• Do not do anything forcefully on the

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1 Safety instructions 1-51 Safety instructionsWhen printing is finished, the media guide is at high temperature. Wait until th

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1-6 1 Safety instructions1.3 Warning labelsThis section explains the handling of warning label, pasting location and types.Warn

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1 Safety instructions 1-71 Safety instructionsNo. Types of warning labels1234

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1-8 1 Safety instructions1.4 Operation procedure labelsHandling of operation procedure label, pasting location and type are exp

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1 Safety instructions 1-91 Safety instructions1.4.2 Location and type of operation procedure labelsThe pasting location of the

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE1-10 1 Safety instructions

2 Product overview2-12 Product overviewThis chapter explains the features of the printer along with the names and functions of each part.2.1 Names of

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2-2 2 Product overview2.1 Names of parts and functionsThis section explains the names and functions of each part.2.1.1 Front se

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2 Product overview 2-32 Product overview2.1.2 Rear sectionNo. Name Function1 AC inlet Used for connecting the power cable.2 N

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2-4 2 Product overview2.1.3 Operation panelUsed for setting operation conditions, display of printer status and various functio

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2 Product overview 2-52 Product overview(2) Display section2 [Enter] key—• The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the nex

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2-6 2 Product overviewTIP• When an error requiring restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blin

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2 Product overview 2-72 Product overview2.2 Printer statusThis chapter explains printer status.2.2.1 NormalPrinting is possible

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE2-8 2 Product overview

3 Basic usage3-13 Basic usageThis chapter explains how to handle this printer.3.1 Print flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-2 3 Basic usage3.1 Print flow chartThe following flow chart illustrates the procedure for drawing with the printer.Refer to e

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-33 Basic usage3.2 Power cable connectionThis section explains power cable connection.WARNING• Be sure to use th

(1)Important Notice1. For Users in EuropeThis is a Class A product approved for industrial environments. In a domestic environment this product may ca

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-4 3 Basic usage2. Connect the power cable to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.3. Insert the power cable plug firmly in

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-53 Basic usageCAUTION• Pay attention to the following points when handling the power supply plug. Any mishandli

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-6 3 Basic usage3.3 Turning the power ON/OFFThis section explains how to turn the printer ON/OFF.3.3.1 Turning the power ONFol

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-73 Basic usage3.3.2 Turning the power OFFFollow the procedure below to turn the printer OFF.1. Verify the follo

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-8 3 Basic usage3. When not using the printer for a long period, push the media loading lever to the back.No. Name1 Media load

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-93 Basic usage3.4 Installing ink cartridgesThis section describes the replacement time and steps of ink cartrid

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-10 3 Basic usageFollow the procedure below to install the ink cartridge.1. Turn the unit ON.• The printer starts the initiali

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-113 Basic usage5. After the Head washing is complete, take out the ink cartridge from the bag and shake it gent

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-12 3 Basic usageNOTENOTE• If the printer perform the nozzle check printing immediately after initial ink replenishment is com

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-133 Basic usage3.5 Setting mediaThis section explains how to set media and settings for each media type.NOTENOT

(2)Warranty Limitations1. MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. warrants part repair or replacement as a sole measure only if a failure is found in the system or in t

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-14 3 Basic usage3. Attach the movable flange firmly to the roll media core.4. Set the scroller to the scroller receiver facin

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-153 Basic usageCAUTION• Do not operate the media loading lever during initial operation. The print head portion

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-16 3 Basic usage4. Open the front cover, and pull out the roll media.5. Holding the front edge of the roll media, roll it bac

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-173 Basic usage6. Pull the media loading lever forward.NOTENOTE• When loading the new roll media, cut the front

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-18 3 Basic usage8. Press the [+] key or [–] key to select the type of the loaded media.9. Press the [Enter] key on the operat

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-193 Basic usage10. Wind the roll media around the scroller to remove slack.• This completes media loading.No. N

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-20 3 Basic usage3.6 Connecting the printer to a PCThis section explains how to connect the printer and a PC.3.6.1 System requ

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-213 Basic usage3.6.3 Connecting a network interface cableThis section explains how to connect a network interfa

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-22 3 Basic usage3.7 Operating from the operation panelThis section explains various functions that can be operated from the o

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-233 Basic usage3.7.2 Stopping printing operationIf you want to stop printing for some reasons, operate as follo

(3)About this Manual1. Contents of the ManualThere are three manuals for this product.Installation ManualExplains operating procedures along with unpa

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-24 3 Basic usage3. Place a razor blade on the media cut groove on the media guide, and cut the roll media.CAUTION• Pay attent

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-253 Basic usage2. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.• "Menu 1: Print Start" is displayed on

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-26 3 Basic usage3.8 Menu setups on the operation panel3.8.1 Menu setup procedureFollow the procedure below to configure each

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3 Basic usage 3-273 Basic usage4. The setting in the blinking part on the LCD monitor of the operation panel can be changed.Pre

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE3-28 3 Basic usage3.8.2 Panel setup menu overviewThis sub-section explains the Panel setup menu of the printer.There are the fo

4-14 Daily Maintenance4 Daily maintenanceThis chapter explains daily maintenance.4.1 Replacing consumable components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-2 4 Daily maintenance4.1 Replacing consumable componentsThis section describes when and how to replace the ink cartridges, wa

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-34 Daily MaintenanceNOTENOTE• Use genuine ink cartridges for replacement.This printer is designed to use

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-4 4 Daily maintenance2. Remove the ink cartridge that you want to replace from the ink cartridge slot.NOTENOTE• Used ink cart

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-54 Daily Maintenance4.1.2 Replacing waste fluid boxThis sub-section describes the replacement time and st

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE(4) About this Manual4. Manual NotationThe following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding of the informatio

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-6 4 Daily maintenance• "No Waste-Ink Tank" is displayed on the operation panel.NOTENOTE• A used waste fluid box sho

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-74 Daily Maintenance4.1.3 Replacing the flushing-box spongesThis section explains how to replace the flus

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-8 4 Daily maintenanceb. Press the [>] key on the operation panel.• "Set1: MediaType" is displayed on the operati

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-94 Daily Maintenance3. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• Maintenance starts.• The print head

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-10 4 Daily maintenance5. Lift the flushing-box sponge hook and release the hook. Then, remove the flushing-box sponge holder.

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-114 Daily Maintenance7. Install the assembled flushing-box sponge holder (in step 6) to the flushing-box.

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-12 4 Daily maintenance• The print head returns to its original position.• "CR Mainte.: Start" is displayed on the o

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-134 Daily Maintenance4.2 Cleaning the printerPeriodic (every month) cleaning is necessary to use the prin

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-14 4 Daily maintenance4.2.2 Cleaning the inside of the printerThis sub-section describes how to clean the inside of the print

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-154 Daily Maintenance3. Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft cloth to wipe out paper powder and ink att

Table Of Contents(5)1 Safety instructions1.1 Types and meanings of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21.2

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-16 4 Daily maintenance4.2.3 Head cleaningIf printed data is blurred or lacks part of it, clean the print head surface and noz

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-174 Daily MaintenanceNOTENOTE• If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with one time

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-18 4 Daily maintenanceb. Press the [>] key on the operation panel.• "Set1: MediaType" is displayed on the operat

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-194 Daily Maintenance3. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• Maintenance starts.• The print hea

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-20 4 Daily maintenance5. Use the poly-knit wiper to remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper.a. Cleaning wiper front sid

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4 Daily maintenance 4-214 Daily Maintenance6. Close the front cover.7. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• The print

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE4-22 4 Daily maintenance

5-15 Troubleshooting5 TroubleshootingThis chapter describes possible troubles during the use of this product and countermeasures. If an error not incl

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-2 5 Troubleshooting5.1 When you cannot generate graphics in the way you wantThis section explains how to restore printing res

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-35.1.2 Adjust the print headFollow the procedure below to adjust print quality.NOTENOTE• T

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE(6)3.7 Operating from the operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-223.7.1 Feeding media

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-4 5 Troubleshootingc. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• "Media: Type 1" is displayed on the operation

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-5f. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• "Mode: Quality 2 – > " is

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-6 5 Troubleshooting5. Display the Adjust Print menu on the operation panel.a. Press the [Menu] key on the operation panel.• &

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-76. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• A confirmation pattern for quality adju

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-8 5 Troubleshootingb. Press the [+] or [–] key on the operation panel to select "Adj.5: Bi-D Quality".c. Press the

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-9f. Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.• The set value for Bi-D Quality is regis

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-10 5 Troubleshooting5.2 When media is jammedWhen the set media is jammed, follow the procedure below to remove it.1. Turn OFF

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-114. Push the media loading lever to the back.5. Pull the media to your side, and cut the

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-12 5 Troubleshooting6. Lift both ends of the scroller, and manually rewind the roll media.7. If paper dust or pieces of paper

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-135.3 TroubleshootingThis section describes undisplayed malfunctions and failures of the p

1 Safety instructions1-11 Safety instructionsThis chapter explains the installation of this printer, warning terms that operators need to know, cautio

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-14 5 Troubleshooting(3) When data is sent from the computer, an error occurs at the printer and nothing is printed(4) Cannot

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-15(2) The media is crumpled during initializationNOTENOTE• If the media is jammed or torn,

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-16 5 Troubleshooting(4) Media jams frequently occurNOTENOTE• If media other than the recommended one is used, correct media f

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-17(2) The printing position is incorrect (some parts of the media cannot be printed on)(3)

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-18 5 Troubleshooting(5) Printing lines are not straight(6) Printing lines are duplicated or patchy5 Did you perform Media fee

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-195.4 Error messagesThis section describes messages displayed during normal printer operat

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-20 5 TroubleshootingNOTENOTE• If any message that is not in the table above is displayed on this product, there is some opera

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-215.5 Using Operation Manual CDThis section explains how to use the included Operation Man

VJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5-22 5 Troubleshooting3. Click the desired language name to display.• The Operation Manual screen appears.TIP• The following wi

5 TroubleshootingVJ-1204 QUICK REFERENCE5 Troubleshooting 5-235.5.2.1 When the operation system is Windows XP SP2When the operation system is Windows