2.2 Names of parts and functions

This section explains the names and functions of each part.

2.2.1 Front section

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No.
Name
Function
1
Media loading lever
Used for fixing or releasing media.
Lower the lever to fix the media.
Raise the lever to release the media.
2
Operation panel
Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are performed.
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3
Front cover
Used for preventing a 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
Stand
Used when installing the printer on a level floor.
5
Media guide
Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.
The heater (drier) to dry ink is installed.
6
Platen
Installed inside of the front cover.
The heater (platen heater) to dry ink is installed.
7
Pressurizing rollers
Installed inside of the front cover.
Press and hold the media when printing.
8
Media cut groove
Installed inside of the front cover.
Used to cut media straight.
9
Maintenance cover
Used to prevent the user from touching the inner mechanical section.
Open and close in the following cases.
When cleaning the cleaning wiper unit
When cleaning around the print head
It is normally closed.
10
Adjuster
Used to install the printer horizontally.
11
Media holder plate
Installed inside of the front cover.
By attaching media holder plates to both sides of the media, it is possible to prevent warpage.
12
Media-feed table F
Used for smoothly feeding thick media.
You can remove it when using roll media.

2.2.2 Rear section

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No.
Name
Function
1
Roll media holders
Used to load the roll media.
Include flanges where roll media is attached, and the levers that fix the roll media holders.
2
Media feed slot
Used for feeding media.
3
Ink pack slot
Insert the ink pack.
4
S/C card slot
Insert an S/C card.
5
Media guide
Used for feeding media smoothly when the media is set or printed.
The heater (pre heater) to warm media is installed.
6
AC inlet
Used for connecting the power cable.
7
USB connector
Not used for this printer.
8
Network interface connector
Connects a network interface cable.
9
Waste fluid tank
Used for collecting waste ink discharged from the printer.
10
Waste fluid valve
Open and close when discharging the waste fluid from the waste fluid tank.
It is normally closed.
11
Media-feed table R
Used for smoothly feeding thick media.
You can remove it when using roll media.
12
Solenoid valve unit
In order to dry media after printing, this controls air flow to the air-dryer mechanism.
It is used after connecting the tube from the air compressor.

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 setups 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 about printer status, refer to "2.3 Printer status".
No.
Name
Normal
Setup menu display
1
[Menu] key
Shifts to the Setup menu.
Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.
2
[Enter] key
Restarts printing during printing.
The menu to set is selected and it shifts to the next hierarchy.
The setting is determined and saved.
[Cleaning] key
Press and hold this key for two seconds or more to clean the print head.

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 delete the next data.
Returns to the previous menu hierarchy.
Changes made in the setting are discarded.
Shifts from Setup menu display to Normal.
4
[<] key

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.

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

[+] key

Changes to the previous item in the displayed menu.
The setting is changed to the forward direction.
The numeric value is increased during numerical input.
7
[Forward↓] key
Media is fed in the forward direction.

[–] key
Pause to print during printing.
Changes to the previous item in the displayed setting.
The setting is changed to the reverse direction.
The numeric value is decreased during numerical input.
8
[Power] key
Turns the printer ON and OFF.
Turns the printer ON and 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

Not used for this printer.
12
Low lamp

Not used for this printer.
13
Wave lamp
Green
Lamp ON
The Effect menu is set to Wave or Fuzz.
Lamp OFF
The Effect menu is set to None.
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 or Fuzz.
When the Wave lamp is turned OFF, the Effect menu is set to None.
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

Displays operation status of the printer or an error message.
When an error requiring a restart (fatal malfunction for the printer operation) occurs, all lamps blink with an alarm.
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If the error persists even when the malfunction is fixed, contact your local MUTOH dealer.