This section describes transfer and transportation of the printer.

6.3.1 Transferring the printer

This sub-section describes transferring the printer.

•	Move the printer maintaining a horizontal position.
•	Do not slant the printer body, prop it against a wall or turn it upside down. There is a possibility that ink inside the printer may leak. Moreover, normal operation after shifting (to these positions) cannot be guaranteed.

(1) Pre-transfer steps

When using a dedicated stand, transfer the printer following the steps below.

1	Make sure that the printer is turned OFF.

2	Check that the butterfly bolts (2) attaching the stand and the printer are not loosen.

3	Check that the printer head is in the rightmost position.

Attach the protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit, and attach it with thumbscrews.

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Name

Protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit

Thumbscrew

5	Remove the scroller.

6	Remove all the cables such as power cables.

Release the lock of the caster and transfer it.

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Casters supplied with the dedicated stand are manufactured for a small transfer on the plain area in the room, which is different from the casters of transporting equipment.
When moving the printer outdoors in places with big step differences, move the stand and printer separately.
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No.

Name

Caster

(2) Steps after transfer

After transfer, follow the steps below, and set the printer in an available condition.

1	Confirm the suitable place for installation. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ Installation manual

2	After transferring the printer to the installation place, attach the printer.

3	Check the butterfly bolts (2) fixing the stand and the printer are not loosen when using a dedicated stand.

4	Attach cables such as power cables. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ 3.1 Power cable connection $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ 3.7 Connecting the printer to PC

5	Perform the nozzle check, and confirm that there is no clogging in the printer head. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ 3.5.1 Nozzle check

6	Perform the alignment. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ 3.6 Adjust print

6.3.2 Transporting the printer

When transporting the printer, it is necessary to pack in the same condition as at the time of purchase using protective materials and packing materials to protect the printer from vibration and shocks.

•	When transporting the printer, consult a MUTOH product dealer at your point of purchase.

(1) Pre- transport procedure

1	Turn ON the printer.

2	Confirm that the printer functions normally.

3	Remove all ink cartridges.

Turn OFF the power of the printer.

•	The operation panel displays "Transport Mode", and the printer starts ink rejecting operation.
•	Ink rejecting takes about 3 minutes.

5	When ink discharge completes, check that the Power lamp disappears.

6	Remove the scroller.

7	Remove all the cables such as power cables.

Attach the protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit, and attach it with thumbscrews.

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No.

Name

Protective material (metal plate) for attaching the head unit

Thumbscrew

9	Remove the printer from the stand. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ Installation manual

10	Repack the printer.

(2) Post-transport procedure

1	Perform unpacking, assembling, and setting the printer. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ Installation manual

2	Set the printer in an available condition. $graphics\nzilg007.gif$ 6.3.1 Transferring the printer of (2) Steps after transfer