USER GUIDE Full Color Inkjet Printer Graph i cs RJ-6000 Series Functions Edition RJ600EX-B-01
USER GUIDE RJ-6000 Series Full-Color Inkjet Printer Functions Edition Mutoh Industries Ltd.
Types and Usage of User Guide This product is supplied with the following three types of User Guide: Basic Edition This manual deals with unpacking, installation, preparing for printing, test printing, direct access key operations from online printing, menu maps, daily maintenance, trouble shooting, etc. All the important essentials for every-day use of the printer are here, so please be sure to read it. Functions Edition This manual which you now have open is the Functions edition of the User Guide.
This equipment complies with radio interference regulations for data processing devices. When used in a residential area, this equipment may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate corrective measures. # Concerning radio interference This product generates weak radio signals and may interfere with radio and television reception if not installed and used correctly.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a RJ-6000 Series (RJ-6000-43, RJ-6000-54, RJ6000-62) Full-color Inkjet Printer. This RJ-6000 Series is a full-color inkjet printer equipped with 360 dpi, 720 dpi and simulated 1440 dpi resolution, that supports Centronics (bi-directional parallel interface, IEEE1284 compatible, with Nibble and ECP modes) and, optionally, Ethernet interfaces. This User Guide deals with printer installation and operation methods as well as usage precautions.
Contents Control Panel and Menus ...............................9 Control Panel for Menu Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Menu Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Menu Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 When You Want to Do This . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 When You Want to Do This . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents How to Set Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Command Settings . . . . . Command . . . . . . . . . . . Prot Area . . . . . . . . . . . . Position . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . Resolution . . . . . . . . . . Online Timer . . . . . . . . . Overwrite . . . . . . . . . . . Function Settings . . . . . . Ink Dry Time . . . . . . . . . Halftone . . . . . . . . . . . . CMY -> Black . . . . . . . . Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Network Interface Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Memory Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Details of the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Printer Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messaged Errors and Countermeasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data error Display and Countermeasures . . . . . . . . . . .
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Control Panel and Menus This section gives an overview of the control panel for various types of menu settings and explains the menu structure.
Control Panel for Menu Mode Operations For all types of menu operations, shift to menu mode by pressing the [Menu] key. This switches the functions of the keys to the functions shown in the purplish-red frame. MENU key Menu Up key Back key Menu Down key VALUE + key VALUE - key ENTER key Direct access keys do not work in menu mode. Menu mode will be cancelled if no key operation has been made for three minutes.
Menu Mode Operations Shift to setting mode for practical functions than cannot be set up by direct access keys. * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 By pressing the [MENU] key, the control panel keys take on the functions shown in purplish-red. Press the Select setting mode by pressing the [Menu Down] key or the [Menu Up] key.
Menu Mode Operation Step 3 * Press the [ENTER] to proceed with the setting * The part of the display that is flashing can be altered. To change a setting, select a value by pressing the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] keys. * The setting will not change unless the [ENTER] key is pressed. * If the set-up is complete, press the [Menu Up] key. If there is no key operation in Menu setting mode for 3 minutes, direct access key input standby (permanent display) is restored.
Menu Levels * Me n u * * Me n u * Ink Dry Time Halftone CMY->BLACK Scale Mirror Direct. Cut Pos. Media Cut Copy Ink Density Dist. Adj. * Me n u * Mode Timing RTL-PASS / MH-GL, GL2 / MH-GL2 Normal / Expand P1 / (hardclip) LL / Full Special / Normal 300 dpi / 360 dpi / 720 dpi Off / 10 sec to 30 sec to 800 sec Last / Mix Control Panel and Menus Command Plot Area Position Terminat Resolut.
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When You Want to Do This This section makes it easy for you to look up what sort of function to use when you want to do a particular sort of operation. It asks the questions and then tells you on which page of which User Guide you can find the answers.
When You Want to Do This To use roll media efficiently Question I want to print without making waste spaces on the media. I want to make a print that aligns the data with spaces. I want to cut the media to the size that has been printed. I want to cut the media to the standard size. Answer Set “Direction” to “MAXMIN” in “Function” settings. Set “Direction” to “Command” in “Function” settings. Set “Cut Position” to “Data” precedence in “Function” settings.
When You Want to Do This To improve printing quality Question If I want to give priority to quality rather than speed? If I want to give priority to graphic quality rather than speed? To connect with Centronics Question If I want to have bidirectional communication with Centronics? If I want to change Centronics ACK/BUSY timing control? Answer Change the Centronics mode setting to “Bi Centronics”. Change “Timing” in “Centronics” settings.
When You Want to Do This To place printed output in a specified position Question If I want to print in the middle of the page with maximum and minimum data values? If I want to print on media of a different size from that specified in the data. If I want to print with reversed data? 18 Answer Change “Direction” to “MAX-MIN”. Set “Scale”.
When You Want to Do This To use color effectively Question If I want to print after changing the graphic quality? If I want to print after changing the resolution. If I want to print after Change “Overwrite”.
When You Want to Do This To check printer set-up Question If I want to know what are the current printer settings? Answer Explanation Operation Basic Print the setup list print Page 66 by pressing the [MEDIA] key while you are pressing the [Shift] key. Page 29 Page 62 If I want to restore the Initial “Command” under original factory “Initial” in “Utility” setCommand settings? tings.
Explanation of Functions This section explains the content of each function in detail and gives the page number for you to look it up easily in the User Guide.
Understanding the Functions Command Settings Name of Function Command Reference Page Page 33 This specifies the commands and conditions that are transferred from the computer. The following commands are supported: • RTL-PASS: • MH-GL, GL2 (MH-RTL): Mutoh MH-GL/MH-GL/2 (MH-RTL) commands (conform to HewlettPackard HP-GL, HP-GL/2 (HP-RTL) commands) • MH-GL2 (MH-RTL): Mutoh MH-GL/2 (MH-RTL) commands (conform to Hewlett-Packard HP-GL/2 (HP-RTL) commands) (MH-GL, GL2 printing unit is 0.
Understanding the Functions Command Settings Name of Function Position Reference Page Page 35 In the case of MH-GL, GL2 (MH-RTL) and MH-GL/2 (MH-RTL), this specifies the initial pen position in printer commands. • P1: The initial position is P1 (scaling point) • LL: The initial position is at the lower left of the hardclip. • Full: The initial position is at the lower left of the media.
Understanding the Functions Function Settings Function Settings Name of Function Ink Dry Time Reference Page Page 41 Ink drying times differ according to the type of media. After the printing is finished, roll media is cut off and falls into the ejected media basket. If the ink is not yet dry, the media will be soiled. Ink drying time is the delay to allow the ink to dry between the end of printing and the cutting of the roll media.
Understanding the Functions Function Settings Reference Page Name of Function Mirror Page 46 This function prints with printing data reversed in the Y-axis direction. Mirror may not work with some image data.
Understanding the Functions Function Settings Name of Function Cut Position Reference Page Page 48 This function specifies where the roll media will be cut in accordance with the specified layout of the printing. • Data: Cuts the media at the position determined after adding a margin at the rear edge of the page size specified by command or the printing area prescribed by max-min in layout.
Understanding the Functions Function Settings Reference Page Name of Function Media cut Page 49 Selects whether roll media will be cut at the end of printing. If off is selected, the data can be printed again on the same page. • Off: Cut off Printing area for second copy * Printing area determined by layout • Auto: Auto-cut • Manual: Manual cut Roll media is cut automatically when printing ends. Roll media is cut manually when printing ends.
Understanding the Functions Function Settings / Centronics Settings / Network Settings Name of Function Reference Page * "Normal", "Thin" and "Faint" are all valid if the resolution is set to pseudo-1440 dpi or 720 dpi but please note that if 360 dpi is set, the printing density will be "Normal" even when "Thin" or "Faint" is set.
Understanding the Functions Utility Settings Utility Settings Name of Function Error Display Reference Page Page 59 Initial All Page 60 Restores the contents of all backed up settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh. • OK: All backed up settings are restored to the factory settings • No: Factory settings are not restored Initial Command Page 62 Restores the backed up command settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh.
Understanding the Functions Utility Settings Name of Function Initial Centronics Reference Page Page 66 Restores the backed up Centronics settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh. • OK: The backed up Centronics settings are restored to the factory settings • No: Factory settings are not restored Initial Network Page 68 Restores the backed up Network settings to the values set when shipped by Mutoh.
How to Set Parameters This section explains how to set parameters for all types of menu.
How to Set Parameters Centronics Settings: Mode PAGE 55 Timing PAGE 56 IP Address PAGE 57 Error Display PAGE 59 All PAGE 60 Command PAGE 62 Function PAGE 64 Centronics PAGE 66 Network PAGE 68 Dump PAGE 70 Head Wash PAGE 72 Data Order PAGE 75 Accuracy Adjustment Plot PAGE 76 Network Setting: Utility Settings: Utility Settings: Initial Utility Settings: 32 RJ-6000 Series USER GUIDE Functions Edition
Command Settings: Command P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. Step 3 Display a Command item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Command Settings: Plot Area P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. C o mm a n d > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level.
Command Settings: Position P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level.
Command Settings: Terminator P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. C o mm a n d > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level.
Command Settings: Resolution P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level. Re s o l u t .
Command Settings: Online Timer P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. C o mm a n d > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Command" menu and shift to the next level.
Command Settings: Online Timer P l o t OK Step 9 The permanent display is restored.
Command Settings: Overwrite P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Command" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Ink Dry Time P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > I n kD r y T i me : I n kD r y T i me : Ha l f t o n e : 3 0 s 3 0 s 6 0 s Sp e e d Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Ink Dry Time" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Ink Dry Time * Me n u * P l o t 42 OK F u n c t i o n > Step 8 Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [Back] key again. Step 9 The permanent display is restored.
Function Settings: Halftone P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > Ha l f t o n e : 3 0 s Sp e e d Ha l f t o n e : Qu a l i t y CMY - > B L ACK * Me n u * P l o t OK No F u n c t i o n > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Halftone" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: CMY-> Black P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > I n kD r y T i me : CMY - > B L ACK CMY - > B L ACK S c a l e : * Me n u * P l o t 44 OK 3 0 s No Y e s 1 0 0% F u n c t i o n > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Scale P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > S c a l e : S c a l e : M i r r o r : * Me n u * P l o t OK 3 0 s Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Scale" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. 1 0 0% Step 5 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to set scale magnification between "25%" and "400%".
Function Settings: Mirror P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > I n kD r y T i me : 3 0 s M i r r o r : O f f M i r r o r : Y D i r e c t . : * Me n u * P l o t 46 OK On C o mm a n d F u n c t i o n > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Direction P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > D i r e c t . : D i r e c t . : Cu t Po s . : * Me n u * P l o t OK 3 0 s C o mm a n d MA X - M I N Da t a F u n c t i o n > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Direct." item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Cut Position P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > I n kD r y T i me : Cu t Po s . : 3 0 s Da t a Cu t Po s . : S t a n d a r d Me d i aCu t : * Me n u * P l o t 48 OK Au t o F u n c t i o n > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Media Cut P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > Me d i aCu t : Me d i aCu t : Co p y : Au t o Ma n u a l 1 * Me n u * P l o t 3 0 s OK F u n c t i o n > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Media cut" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Copy P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > I n kD r y T i me : Co p y : 3 0 s 1 Co p y : 1 5 I n kDe n s i t yNo rma l * Me n u * P l o t 50 OK F u n c t i o n > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Ink Density P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > 3 0 s Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Function" menu and shift to the next level Step 4 Bring up the "Ink Density" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. I n kDe n s i t yNo rma l Step 5 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to set the density to "Normal", "Thin" or "Faint".
Function Settings: Distance Adjustment P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > F u n c t i o n > I n kD r y T i me : D i s t . Ad j : D i s t . Ad j : Da t a 52 X : 3 0 s No Ch a n g e 0 0 8 4 1 . 0 0 Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Function" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Function Settings: Distance Adjustment Da t a Da t a Da t a Da t a Re a l Re a l Re a l X : X : X : X : X : X : X : 0 0 8 4 1 . 0 0 0 0 8 0 1 . 0 0 Step 9 Continue by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key to shift to another digit to be altered. 0 0 8 0 1 . 0 0 Step 9 Set the value of the digit to be altered by pressing the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key. 0 0 8 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 . 0 0 Step 10 Press [ENTER] to set "Distance Adjustment X-axis Data Value".
Function Settings: Distance Adjustment Re a l X : 0 0 8 0 0 . 2 5 D i s t . Ad j : * Me n u * P l o t 54 OK Ch a n g e F u n c t i o n > Step 15 Press [ENTER] key to set "Distance Adjustment X-axis Measured Value". Step 16 Distance Correction item is restored. If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key.
Centronics Settings: Mode P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > * Me n u * Ce n t r o > Ce n t r o Mo d e : Ce n t r o Mo d e : B i T i m i n g : * Me n u * P l o t OK Ce n t r o A - B Ce n t r o > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Centronics" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Mode" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Centronics Settings: Timing P l o t OK * Me n u * * Me n u * Mo d e : T i m i n g : Mo d e : Ce n t r o > A - B B - A Ce n t r o * Me n u * 56 C o mm a n d > Ce n t r o T i m i n g : P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK Ce n t r o > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Centronics" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Network Setting: IP Address P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Ne t wo r k > -> 1 9 2 . 0 3 4 . 0 4 3 . 0 1 5 1 9 2 -> 0 3 4 . 0 4 3 . 0 1 5 1 9 2 -> 1 6 8 . 0 4 3 . 0 1 5 Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Network" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to set the first part of the IP address to a number between "001" and "255".
Network Setting: IP Address 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 -> 0 4 3 . 0 1 5 Step 8 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to set the third part of the IP address to a number between "001" and "255". 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 -> 0 0 1 . 0 1 5 Step 9 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the third address and shift to the fourth address. 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 0 1 -> 0 1 5 Step 10 Press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to set the fourth part of the IP address to a number between "001" and "255". 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 .
Utility Settings: Error Display P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f Step 4 Bring up the "Error Display" item by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Utility Settings: Initial: All P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > U t i l i t y > E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f I n i t i a l : No I n i t i a l : I n i t i a l I n i t i a l I n i t i a l 60 Y e s > A l l : A l l : A l l : No No OK Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Utility Settings: Initial: All I n i t i a l C o mm a n d N o I n i t i a l : * Me n u * P l o t OK No U t i l i t y > Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Initial: Command P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > U t i l i t y > E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f I n i t i a l : No I n i t i a l : I n i t i a l Y e s > A l l : No I n i t i a l C o mm a n d N o I n i t i a l C o mm a n d O K 62 Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Utility Settings: Initial: Command I n i t i a l F u n c t i . No I n i t i a l : * Me n u * P l o t OK No U t i l i t y > Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Initial: Function P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > U t i l i t y > E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f I n i t i a l : No I n i t i a l : I n i t i a l Y e s > A l l : No I n i t i a l F u n c t i . No I n i t i a l F u n c t i . OK 64 Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Utility Settings: Initial: Function I n i t i a l Ce n t r o : No I n i t i a l : * Me n u * P l o t OK No U t i l i t y > Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Initial: Centronics P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > U t i l i t y > E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f I n i t i a l : No I n i t i a l : I n i t i a l Y e s > A l l : No I n i t i a l Ce n t r o : No I n i t i a l C e n t r o : OK 66 Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Utility Settings: Initial: Centronics I n i t i a l Ne t wo r kNo I n i t i a l : * Me n u * P l o t OK No U t i l i t y > Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Initial: Network P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > U t i l i t y > E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f I n i t i a l : No I n i t i a l : I n i t i a l Y e s > A l l : No I n i t i a l Ne t wo r kNo I n i t i a l N e t wo r kOK 68 Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Utility Settings: Initial: Network I n i t i a l I n i t i a l : * Me n u * P l o t OK A l l : No No U t i l i t y > Step 10 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 11 If no other items are to be changed, press the [Back] key. Step 12 Do not press any other keys for 3 minutes or press [Back] key again. Step 13 The permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Dump P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. U t i l i t y > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level.
Utility Settings: Dump P l o t OK Step 10 The permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Head Wash P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * C o mm a n d > Step 2 The key contents change to the purple section on the outside of the control panel. Bring up the "Utility" menu by pressing the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key. U t i l i t y > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level.
Utility Settings: Head Wash R emo v e S e t Ca r t r i d g e Wa s h Step 10 Remove the currently installed ink cartridges. Step 11 Insert wash cartridges. Ca r t H e a dWa s h Step 12 Cleaning begins when wash cartridges are installed. Cleaning time is about 25 minutes. R emo v e Step 13 Remove the cleaning cartridges when head wash finishes and "Remove Wash Cart" appears.
Utility Settings: Head Wash P l o t 74 OK Step 19 When ink filling is finished, the permanent display is restored.
Utility Settings: Data Order P l o t Step 1 If a menu is to be specified, press the [MENU] key. OK * Me n u * * Me n u * C o mm a n d > U t i l i t y > D a t aO r d e r : 5 L c 6 Lm D a t aO r d e r : 5 Lm6 L c E r r o r D i s p l a y : O f f * Me n u * P l o t OK U t i l i t y > Step 3 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the "Utility" menu and shift to the next level. Step 4 Bring up the "Data Order" item by pressing either [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Accuracy Adjustment Plot Although your printer was adjusted for optimum quality at the time of shipment, the printing quality may vary according to the type of media. In such cases, an accuracy adjustment plot can be made with the following procedure. IMPORTANT • Unless you understand this function fully, there is a risk that the fine adjustment may make the quality even worse. Normally, no adjustment should be made. P l o t OK Ac c u r .
Accracy Adjustment Plot P a t t e r nA : P a t t e r nA : P a t t e r nB : P a t t e r nB : P a t t e r nC : P l o t OK Step 4 Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern A. 6 4 5 4 4 Step 5 Look at pattern B on your print. Use the [VALUE +] and [VALUE -] keys to enter the number of a line with no offset. Step 6 Press [ENTER] key to confirm the value specified for pattern B. Step 7 Look at pattern C on your print.
Accuracy Adjustment Plot NOTE • The accuracy adjustment adjusts the left head repeatability printing position (pattern A) and the right head repeatability printing position (Pattern B) as well as aligning the printing position between the right head and the left head (pattern C). • Pressing the [ENTER] key will confirm all adjustments from pattern A to pattern C. No adjustments will be made if the [ENTER] key is pressed before the end.
Installation of Options In this section we explain about installing the optional network interface board and extended memory.
Network Interface Board Installation The standard interface for the RJ-6000 Series printer has a parallel Centronics compatible interface as standard equipment. The network interface board, RJETH13TX, for connection to EtherNet is also available as an option. The following procedure explains how to install the network interface board. CAUTION • The power to the RJ-6000 Series must be switched off and the power cord removed before the network interface board is installed.
Network Interface Board Installation CAUTION • Electronic components are susceptible to damage by static electricity. Remove static charge from your clothes and body by touching your hands to the board box before you touch the network interface board. Step 3 Fasten the two interface mounting screws. Step 4 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable compatible with both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX to the connector on the interface board.
Memory Extension Standard internal memory for the RJ-6000 Series printer is 8 MB + 32 MB (slot 1) but this can be extended by fitting an additional 16 MB (SIM16M) or 32 MB (SIM32M) memory chips (sold separately). The following procedure explains how to install extended memory. CAUTION • The power to the printer must be switched off and the power cord removed before the additional memory is installed. Step 1 Remove roll media and scroller from the printer.
Memory Extension Slot 2 Additional Memory Nicked End Slot 1 (already in use) Step 3 Return the board box to its original position.
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Details of the Display This section explains about displays while the printer is working, messages when an error has occurred and how to deal with them.
Printer Status Display The normal operating condition of the printer is displayed. Normal (when media is loaded) P l o t Data can be received and printed. OK Normal (when media is not loaded) P a p e r Media is not loaded or printing on a cut sheet is finished. Data can be received but can not be printed unless media is loaded. (See Basic Edition page 37) En d Lever up L e v e r The hold lever is up. Put the hold lever down. Up Cover open Co v e r The cover is open. Close the cover.
Printer Status Display Cleaning in progress C l e a n i n g The print heads are being cleaned. Please wait. (See Basic Edition page 63) Media initialization in progress C o n f i r mP a p e r K i n d Media is being initialized. Please wait.
Messaged Errors and Countermeasures A messaged error impedes the operation of the printer. Sometimes an error is displayed and printing continues or printing may cease when an error is displayed. If printing stops, it will be reprinted when the cause of the error is removed. When a messaged error occurs, the beeper will beep twice unless there is insufficient memory. Capping position not set No Ca p Po s i t i o n The capping position is not recorded.
Messaged Errors and Countermeasures Media replacement request R emo v e Media is loaded but the next process has failed. The lever was raised during printing or cutting and lowered again without the media having been removed. Remove the media. Me d i a Roll media end En d o f The end of the media was detected when roll media was initialized. Replace the roll media. (See Basic Edition page 41) Ro l l No waste box No Wa s t e - I n k T a n k The waste box is not installed.
Messaged Errors and Countermeasures Request to insert exclusive or same type ink cartridges Either ink cartridges other than the D i f f e r I n k K i n d exclusive type or mixed dye and pigment ink cartridges have been installed. Make sure exclusive ink cartridges of the same type (all dye or all pigment) are loaded. (See Basic Edition page 80) Low ink warning [ 6 5 YMCK ] N e a r En d The remaining ink is low. Prepare a new ink cartridge of the color that is displayed.
Data Error Display and Countermeasures Data errors occur when there is a fault in communication between the printer and the computer. There are three types of data error: • Errors related to communication conditions • Errors caused by faulty handshaking • Escape sequence command format errors The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs. NOTE • The command that caused the error may be shown enclosed in brackets in the data error message. Network board detection error Ne t w .
Command Error Display and Countermeasures Command errors occur during the processing of command data received from the computer. If the printer's command set-up differs from the type of command data sent from the computer If there is a grammatical error in the command data sent from the computer The beeper gives three long beeps when a data error occurs. NOTE • A command error may occur together with a data error (related to error code I15). In this case the communication settings should be checked.
Command Error Display and Countermeasures Position overflow MH 0 6 E r r o r [ ] Buffer overflow MH 0 7 E r r o r [ ] The polygon buffer or downloadable buffer has overflowed. (See pages 22, 33) NOTE • In each case, first check that the command modes of the computer and printer are compatible. Refer to your computer manual for computer settings.
Errors Requiring a Restart Errors requiring a restart are fatal to the operation of the printer. The power to the printer must be switched off and the printer must be restarted. They are caused by an obstruction to the printer drive or damage related to a printer board. When an error requiring restart occurs, the printer behaves as follows. (a) Drive power is shut down automatically. (b)All LEDs on the control panel flash and the beeper sounds continuously. The beeper will not stop until a key is pressed.
Errors Requiring a Restart Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the Mechanical System Feed motor overcurrent E 0 7 3 E r r X c u r r e n t An error with the media feed motor has occurred. Carriage motor overcurrent E 0 7 4 E r r Y c u r r e n t An error with the carriage motor has occurred. NOTE • When an error occurs in the XY drive systems, check for an obstruction in the XY drive systems. If there is an obstruction, remove it before the power is switched on again.
Errors Requiring a Restart Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System Standard DRAM error E 0 0 1 E r r DRAM An access error has occurred in standard DRAM. Optional DRAM error E 0 0 2 E r r O p t . DRAM An access error has occurred in extended DRAM (option: sold separately). Interrupt exception error E 0 1 6 CPUE r r [ 0 0 ] An interrupt exception error has occurred in the CPU.
Errors Requiring a Restart Errors Requiring Restart that Involve the CPU System System call exception error E 0 1 6 CPUE r r [ 0 8 ] A system call exception error has occurred in the CPU. Break point exception error E 0 1 6 CPUE r r [ 0 9 ] A break point exception error has occurred in the CPU. Reserved command exception error E 0 1 6 CPUE r r [ 1 0 ] A reserved command exception error has occurred in the CPU.
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Contents Read this if you can't find an item you want to look up. Control Panel and Menus This outlines the control panel for menu settings and explains menu levels. When You Want to Do This When you want to do something, this explains which function to use and provides page numbers for easier manual look-up. Explanation of Functions Details of each function are explained and manual page numbers are provided for easier look-up.
