2.2 Name of the parts and functions

This section explains about names and functions of each part.

2.2.1 Front section

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No.
Name
Function
1
Media loading lever
It is the lever for fixing or releasing the media.
2
Operation panel
Operation condition setting, printer display and various function setting are performed.
3
Front cover
Used for protecting an user from coming in contact with the driving mechanism during the printer operation. Opened and closed when media is set or jammed. It is normally closed.
4
Waste fluid box
Used for collecting waste ink discharged from the printer.
5
Stand
Used when installing the printer on level floor.
6
Book holder
Quick reference manual etc. can be stored here.
7
Media guide
Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.
The heater (after heater) to dry ink is installed.
8
Media cut groove
Used to cut media straight.
9
Pressurizing lever
It is installed inside of the front cover.
Press and hold the media when printing.
10
Platen
It is installed inside of the front cover.
The heater (platen heater) to dry ink is installed.

2.2.2 Rear section

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No.
Name
Function
1
AC inlet
Inserts the power cable plug into the socket.
2
Network interface connector
Connects the network interface cable.
3
USB connector
Not used for this printer.
4
Scroller receiver
Set the scroller when roll media is used.
5
Media feed slot
It is the slot for feeding media.
6
Ink cartridge slot
It houses the ink cartridge.
7
Media guide
Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.
The heater (pre heater) to warm media is installed.

2.2.3 Operation panel

Used for setting operation conditions, display of printer status and various functions.
Names of each operation key and status display along with the functions are explained.

•Refer to the following for details regarding the operation method of the operation panel.
•When performing menu setting from the operation panel: graphics\nzilg007.gif4.3 Menu setup on the operation panel
•When performing various operations in the operation panel: graphics\nzilg007.gif4.4 Operating from the operation panel
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(1) Operation keys

•The operation keys are assigned with different functions and names depending on printer status (Normal or Setup menu display). For details on printer status, refer to "2.3 Printer status".
No.
Name
Normal
Setup menu display
1
[Menu] key
Changes to Setup menu.
Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.
2
[Enter] key

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•The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next hierarchy.
• The value is determined and saved.
[Cleaning] key
Press and hold this key for two seconds or more to clean the print head.

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3
[Cancel] key
•When printing:
Forcefully terminates printing and deletes one file of the remaining data.
•When receiving or analyzing:
Deletes data that are already received and analyzed and ignore one file of the subsequent receiving data.
•Ink dry timer wait:
Releases ink dry timer wait and eject media.
•Returns to the previous menu hierarchy. Change in the setup value becomes invalid.
•Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.
4
[<] key

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The following menu changes the set value.
•Origin menu
[Nozzle Check] key
Press and hold this key for two seconds or more to perform Nozzle Check printing.

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5
[>] key
Sets Cleaning Mode.
•The lamp of Cleaning Mode that you set lights up in green.
Moves the menu down a level in the directory tree.
6
[Backward↑] key
Media is fed in reverse direction.

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[+] key

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•Changes the menu display to the forward direction.
•The value is changed to forward direction.
•The value is increased during numerical input.
7
[Forward↓] key
Media is fed in the forward direction.

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[–] key

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•Changes the menu display to the backward direction.
•The value is changed to reverse direction.
•The value is decreased during numerical input.
8
[Power] key
Turns the printer ON or OFF.
Turns the printer ON or OFF.

(2) Display section

No.
Name
Color
Status
Description
9
Power lamp
Green
Lamp ON
Power ON.
Lamp blinks
An error has occurred. Error content is displayed on the LCD.
Lamp OFF
Power OFF.
10
Data lamp
Orange
Lamp ON
•Analyzing received data.
•Under printing.
Lamp blinks
Receiving data.
Lamp OFF
Data is not received and analyzed.
11
High lamp
Green
Lamp ON
The head height is set to High.
Lamp OFF
The head height is set to Low.
12
Low lamp
Green
Lamp ON
The head height is set to Low.
Lamp OFF
The head height is set to High.
13
Wave lamp
Green
Lamp ON
The Effect menu is set to Wave.
Lamp OFF
The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine.
14
Fine &S.Fine lamp
Green
Lamp ON
The Effect menu is set to Fine or Super Fine.
Lamp OFF
The Effect menu is set to Wave.
15
Strong lamp
Green
Lamp ON
•Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.
•When the Normal lamp is also turned on, Cleaning Mode is set to Economy.
Lamp OFF
Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.
16
Normal lamp
Green
Lamp ON
•Cleaning Mode is set to Normal.
•When the Strong lamp is also turned on, Cleaning Mode is set to Economy.
Lamp OFF
Cleaning Mode is set to Strong.
17
LCD display section

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Displays operation status of the printer or an error message.
•When an error requiring restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm.
Even if the malfunction is removed, when the error requiring a restart continues, contact MUTOH local dealer.
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