User’s Guide Viper Extreme Digital Transfer Printer For Maintenance Kits, Spares, Service and Support Call: +44 (0) 1628 588755 E-mail: support@colourgen.
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Users Guide Viper Extreme Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Safety Instructions..................................................................................................7 Regulations..............................................................................................................8 HANDLING INKS + waste........................................................................................9 Warnings, Cautions and Notes .....................................................
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Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Regulations .............................................................................................................8 1.2 HANDLING INKS + waste........................................................................................9 1.3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ..............................................................................9 1.4 Safety instructions..............................................
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions 1.1 REGULATIONS The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions 1.2 HANDLING INKS + WASTE Before handling inks/ cleaning and their waste, DO CAREFULLY READ THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) and the labels for important health, safety and environmental information. Post these documents in the work area as required by federal or local law. All safety data sheets are periodically updated. You will find these sheets and their translations on www.mutoh.eu/Products/Downloads/extra/msds .
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions 1.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Machines must be installed according to Mutohs Installation Guide also after moving machines to another location; maintenance needs to be done according to the maintenance manual. To prevent fire or electrical shock, never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the product in the country where you purchased the product. Use only the provided power cable.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions Stop using your machine if a liquid has been spilled into it. This may cause electrical shock or fire. Switch the machine off as soon as possible, unplug the power cord, and contact your local MUTOH dealer. Be sure to power OFF the machine and unplug the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the machine. Use a damp cloth to clean the machine. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other active agents.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions 1.5 SAFETY LABELS ï î í ì ë ê N° Area Label Description The steel belt is very sharp, be careful not to cut your fingers. 1 Steel belt Always wear gloves when performing maintenance in that area. 2 Maintenance area Always wear goggles when performing maintenance in that area. 3 Front platen The front platen can be very hot (up to 70°C); be careful not to burn your hands.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions Always wear gloves when performing maintenance in that area. 5 Wiper arm Always wear goggles when performing maintenance in that area. Always wear gloves when performing maintenance in that area. 6 Always wear goggles when performing maintenance in that area. Waste bottle The liquid in the waste bottle may cause health hazards, but is not a toxic liquid. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions 1.7 OPERATION LABELS N° Type 1 2 Cyan Yellow Spotcolor 1 Spotcolor 2 Magenta Cyan Yellow Magenta Magenta Cyan Spotcolor 3 Spotcolor 4 Yellow 1x8 1C1H Extr.2x4 For more colour configurations, see further on in this manual. 14 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 Part names and functions ....................................................................................16 2.1.1 Front ...................................................................................................................16 2.1.2 Rear ....................................................................................................................17 2.1.3 Position and function of the heating elements ..........
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 Front 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 9 8 N° Name Function 1 Left maintenance cover Cover to access the maintenance area 2 Heater plate Supports and heats the media during printing. 3 Front cover Keeps the operator safe from moving parts.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2.1.2 Rear 1 2 N° 1 Name Function APS connection points To mount an air purification system / forced ventilation. Mutoh provides an APS system for collection of VOCs that are emitted at the printing area. When you want to connect your own air purification system, a tube connection is available. Please refer to the latest price list for more information.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2.1.3 Position and function of the heating elements Heater element Temperature Function Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 70°C The pre heater expands the transfer paper before it hits the pinch rollers. Dryer (Heater D) 20 70°C The dryer helps to make the media touch-dry before it reaches the automatic take-up system 18 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2.2 OPERATION PANEL Use the operation panel to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions. The names and functions of the operation keys and status lamps are explained below. 2.2.1 Operation keys N° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Name [POWER] key [F1] key [F2] key [F3] key [F4] key [MENU ] key [MENU ] key [ENTER] key [CANCEL] key Function To power ON or OFF the Viper Extreme.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2.2.2 LCD monitor and status lamps N° Name Colour Status 10 LCD - - 11 POWER Green 12 ERROR Red 13 DATA Orange 14 MEDIA SET Orange 15 ROLL Orange 16 SHEET Orange 17 HEATER Orange ON OFF ON OFF ON Flashing Function The monitor displays the operation status and error messages of the printer. The printer is on. The printer is off. An error has occurred. The contents will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 2 Product overview 2.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2.3.1 Installation environment requirements Choose a place for printer installation following the requirements in the table below. Area 65 model 90 model Floor loading capability Voltage Electrical Frequency Capacity 12.7m² (144ft²) or larger. Frontage of 4.7m (15.7ft) or greater. 14.3m² (162ft²) or larger. Frontage of 5.3m (17.7ft) or greater.
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Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3 BASICS 3.1 Switching the power ON/OFF...............................................................................24 3.1.1 Switching the power ON .....................................................................................24 3.1.2 Switching the power OFF....................................................................................25 3.2 Loading media...............................................................................................
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 3.1.1 Switching the power ON Step 1 : Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to switch the unit ON. The POWER lamp of the operation panel will light (green). Step 2 : The unit will initial start-up operations. Step 3 : After finishing initial start-up operations, the unit will enter the normal operating condition.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.1.2 Switching the power OFF Step 1 : Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the unit. Performs no printing operation. The operation panel is in a normal status. Step 2 : Press the [POWER] key to switch the unit OFF. Notes If the power lamp is lit green, the power is ON. Press the key again to switch the power OFF. [Power OFF] will be displayed for a few seconds Notes If pressing the [POWER] key by mistake, press the [POWER] key again.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.2 LOADING MEDIA Please note that the label, which is located inside the left maintenance cover, also describes the correct media loading. Environmental Recommended working environment Temperature: 19°C 26°C Humidity: 30% to 60%, without condensation Notes Please note that some inks require a humidity of more than 50%, other inks can be used at 30% humidity. Please contact your ink supplier for optimum printing conditions.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.2.2 Setting media type Step 1 : Switch the printer ON and load the media. Once the media has been set, the media initial menu will be displayed. Step 2 : Press one of the following keys and select the current media type.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.3 PERFECT MEDIA HANDLING The Viper Extreme printer prints on transfer paper with water-based disperse dye inks. An annoying effect of transfer paper when coming into contact with ink is expansion of the media. Therefore, the Viper Extreme has been specially developed to avoid the media cockling to occur and to minimize the print heads to touch the media when minimal media cockling occurs.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.3.1.4 Pressure rollers disabler tool The pressure roller disabler tool allows a pressure roller to be lifted while printing, thus providing the necessary space for media to expand. Notes When using roll media, we recommend you to use 2 pressure rollers disabler tools on both side of the media, as well as 2 on 1/3 and 2 on 2/3 of the media. It is not necessary to use pressure rollers disabler tools when using sheet media. 3.3.1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.3.3 Media retainers (media holder) The media cockling causes the transfer paper edges to curl. Media retainers keep the media edges pushed down on the print platform. Notes When using roll media, we recommend you to always use the media retainers. When using sheet media, media retainers are not necessary. If used, please make sure you load the media correct. Otherwise, media can slant and the media retainers could tear the transfer paper.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.3.3.2 Uninstalling To remove the media retainers, please follow the instructions below. Step 1 : Carefully pull the lid towards you and unlock the media retainer from behind the print platform. OK NOT OK 31 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.3.4 Using the ETT system The ETT Extra Tension Tool pulls the media in line with the print platform. The tension on the sides is always bigger than in the middle. As a result possible curls are straightened. Step 1 : Make sure there is no media loaded in the printer. Bring the ETT-holding-bar forward. (Handle is placed horizontal.) Step 2 : Install the ETTs on the ETT-holding-bar.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics Step 5 : Fix the plastic covers to the Velcro strips of the ETT Notes It is very important to install the plastic covers onto the ETT. These covers prevent the media from being jammed between the ETT. Step 6 : Install the roll media. (Please refer to loading roll media.) Step 7 : Bring the ETT-holding-bar with the previously installed ETTs forward. The extra tension is set to the outer sides. 33 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.3.5 Pressure rollers disabler tool The pressure roller disabler tool allows a pressure roller to be lifted while printing, thus providing the necessary space for media to expand. Step 1 : Take the pressure roller disabler tool as follows in your right hand. Step 2 : Pull the pressure roller (you want to disable) down with your left index finger. Step 3 : Place the pressure roller disabler tool in the space created when pulling the pressure roller down.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.4 REFILLING INK CASSETTES Caution BEFORE USING THE INK AND CLEANING CASSETTES, BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MSDS- SHEETS WHICH COME TOGETHER WITH THE INK AND CLEANING CASSETTES. Follow the steps below to fill the ink cassettes. Step 1 : If the printer ON, make sure of the following Performing no printing or other operations. Make sure that the display on the operation panel shows the normal state. The MEDIA SET light on the operation panel goes off.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.5 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE 3.5.1 Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions. a. Media cannot be cut clearly b. When the cut edge is blurred 3.5.2 Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace the cutting blade. Step 1 : If the printer is ON, make sure of the following: Printing or other operations are not performed. Make sure that the display shows the normal status. The MEDIA SET light goes off.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.6 REPLACING THE WASTE BOTTLE 3.6.1 Replacement Time Replace the waste liquid tank when displaying following message. 3.6.2 Replacement Procedures Follow the steps below to empty the waste bottle. Step 1 : Open the lid and remove the waste bottle. Step 2 : As soon as the waste bottle has been removed, the following message appears: Step 3 : Pour the waste liquid in another bottle and dispose it according to the local regulations.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.7 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION 3.7.1 Transferring the printer Follow the instructions below when you want to move the printer to another location (on the same floor). Caution KEEP THE PRINTER HORIZONTALLY DURING TRANSFER. DO NOT TURN THE PRINTER UPSIDE DOWN. DOING SO WILL CAUSE INK THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER MOVEMENT AFTER TRANSPORT. HAVE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE TO TRANSPORT THE PRINTER. LEAKING INSIDE THE PRINTER.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 3: Basics 3.7.2 Transporting the printer When you transport the printer, repack it in the original box and packing materials. This to protect it from vibration or impact. Notes When you transport the printer, contact your local MUTOH dealer for assistance. You can transport a unit without making any cleanings! If you do flush out all ink unit has to be started up next day again.
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Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 4.1 Using media...........................................................................................................42 4.1.1 Media range ........................................................................................................42 4.1.2 Cautions on handling media ...............................................................................42 4.1.3 Precaution on storing media ..............
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.1 USING MEDIA 4.1.1 Media range Please refer to Mutohs website (www.mutoh.be) for the media compatibility lists and much more information on using, handling media. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of wide-format piezo inkjet printers, Mutoh Europe is committed to deliver total solutions: machine, RIP software, inks and media with matching profiles, i.e. anything you need to start production of top quality outputs in no time.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.1.3 Precaution on storing media Do not store media in high temperature, high humidity or direct sunlight. Store sheet media in the original bag after unpacking. Unused roll media must be removed from the Unwinder, rewound tightly and stored in the original wrapping bag and the box. Do not wet media. 4.1.4 The printing area 4.1.4.1 Roll media 4.1.4.2 Sheet media 43 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.2 TESTPRINTING Follow the steps below to do a test print and confirm if your printer operates correctly. Step 1 : Power ON the printer. Step 2 : Load media. Step 3 : Make sure that your printer is in normal [Ready to print] - status. Step 4 : Go to Setup Menu 1/7 Step 5 : Select which test pattern to print. [F3] - TestPrint [F1] Distance Check Prints a pattern to check if the distance adjustment (step) is correct.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing [F3] Setup List Prints a list with important information regarding the printer, such as InkStatus, Printer Config info, Media settings, Network settings, [F4] Maintenance plot Prints an overview of the lifetime of some parts in the printer. This to know if they must be replaced soon. Visualizes the lifetime on the basis of stars. E F New part E F Part needs to be replaced ======Maintenance Record====== Version : 1.00 InkCart.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing [F2] Bi Directional 300 Prints the bi-directional test pattern at 300 cps, for head height 1, 2 and 3. Every block must be checked for stair case effects. In case this symptom occurs, contact an Authorized Mutoh technician to readjust the heads. For when printing in 360, 720 and Fast 720. [F3] Bi Directional 400 Prints the bi-directional test pattern at 400 cps, for head height 1, 2 and 3.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing [F1] Colour Palette Prints a test pattern to compare the colour settings of the computer with the printed colour of the printer. This palette is printed in the mode you are currently working (PrintMode settings). We recommend printing the palette in 360x360. 47 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.3 SET THE CORRECT DISTANCE ADJUST (STEP) Obtaining constant printing quality on a Viper Extreme is not only determined by the working environment, the RIP, the profiles, the inks and the media which are used. One of the key factors for obtaining constant output quality is the correct distance adjustment, also called Step, on your Mutoh inkjet printer. 4.3.1 Basics about the step Every image is printed in several print passes.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.3.2 How to determine and change the step Step 1 : Power ON the printer. Step 2 : Load the media to print on. Notes BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE MEDIA TO THE WINDER 100 BEFORE SETTING THE STEP. THIS BECAUSE THE STEP WILL BE DIFFERENT WHEN PRINTING ROLL-TO-SHEET THAN WHEN PRINTING ROLL-TO-ROLL. Step 3 : Perform a NozzleCheck to be sure all nozzles are present. If not, perform the necessary cleanings. Step 4 : Set the step to 100.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing Step 7 : Step is too small Step is too big overlap visible between passes gap visible between passes Step 8 : Change the step if necessary. Step 9 : Print the test pattern again until no gap or overlap is visible anymore. 50 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.3.3 How to change the step on the fly. Step 1 : Press while printing. Step 2 : Press or to change the step. 51 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 4: Preparations before printing 4.3.4 Printing flow The following flowchart gives you a view on which steps must be taken to make a print. This is a very short summary of what must be done. SELECT MEDIA (Refer to the media compatibility lists on www.mutoh.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5 PRINTER MENU 5.1 How to work in the menu.................................................................................................. 56 5.1.1 Main screen ................................................................................................................................... 56 5.1.2 Menu screen .................................................................................................................................. 56 5.1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.11 5.4.2.12 5.4.2.13 5.4.2.14 5.4.2.15 5.4.2.16 5.4.2.17 5.4.2.18 Weaving menu I² ................................................................................................................. 87 Scanwidth menu..................................................................................................................... 88 Command menu.........................................................................................................
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.13 InkSupply menu.................................................................................................................... 119 5.4.6 Setup menu 6/7 ........................................................................................................................... 119 5.4.6.1 H.Unlock menu.................................................................................................................... 119 5.4.6.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU 5.1.1 Main screen Indicates that the printer will draw its print data when the media is loaded. You can also make settings concerning printing using the operation panel. The LCD monitor displays the content as follows.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.1.3 Changing the printer status To change the printer status, follow the steps below. 5.1.3.1 From main screen to menu screen Press either 5.1.3.2 or when the printer is in the main screen to go to menu screen 1/7 7/7 From menu screen to main screen To switch from a menu screen to the main screen, take following actions: Press the [CANCEL] key. Leave the printer for 3 minutes when the status is in the setting menu display.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2 OPERATION PANEL IN STANDBY MODE This section describes functions operated on the operational panel when the printer is in the normal status. Notes FOR INFORMATION OF THE NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH KEY, REFER TO "OPERATION PANEL". 5.2.1 [F1] Feeding, Cutting media and Step Adjust When you want to feed media forward or backward, follow the steps below: Step 1 : Verify the following regarding the condition of the printer. It is currently not printing.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2.2 [F2] - Cleaning the heads When there are some missing nozzles, a cleaning must be done. Depending on the quantity of missing nozzles and which head, a little, normal or powerful cleaning on head 1-2, head 3-4 or ALL could be done. Step 1 : Verify the following regarding the condition of the printer. It is not currently printing Step 2 : Press the [F2] key of the operation panel. To shift to the cleaning menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2.3 [F3] - Controlling the heater elements If you want to change or check the heater elements, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Verify the following regarding the condition of the printer. It is not currently printing Step 2 : Press the [F3] key of the operation panel. To shift to the heater menu. The heater message will be one of the following: ± Heater standby ± Heater warming up ± Heater ready 5.2.3.1 A D heater. dryer.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2.3.3 Activate/ deactivate heaters. In the main heater menu, press the [F4] key to activate or deactivate all heating elements. In case the heating elements are activated, the display will mention SET OFF. Press the [F4] key to deactivate the heating elements. The display will mention SET ON. In case the heating elements are deactivated, the display will mention SET ON. Press the [F4] key to activate the heating elements.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2.4 [F4] - Operating the pressure rollers When you want to monitor the up and down movement of the pressure rollers follow the steps below: Step 1 : Press the [F4] key. The printer works as follows. Status of the printer The pressure rollers have been lowered The MEDIA SET lamp switches OFF. The pressure rollers have been raised. The MEDIA SET lamp switches ON (orange).
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2.6 Start printing while waiting for heaters A new option called "PrintStart" is available in the Heater status menu. Normally you wait until the heaters are warmed up, when you choose this option, printing will start immediately. However, the heaters will continue to warm up in order to reach the requested temperature. Notes For the best print output, wait until the heaters are warmed up before you start printing 5.2.7 Pause function while printing.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu During printing, extra information about the current job is available. This information is shown in the Printing menu on page 4. Two situations are possible No length information provided with the job. The printer cannot know progress and remaining time. However, size of the already printed area is shown. Length information is provided; the printer calculates progress and remaining time.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.2.8 Cleaning While printing, it could be possible that some nozzles drop out, in that case, perform a little, normal or powerful cleaning. Please follow the steps below to perform a cleaning. When there are some missing nozzles, a cleaning must be done. Depending on the quantity of missing nozzles and which head, a little, normal or powerful cleaning on head 1-2, head 3-4 or ALL could be done.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.3 OPERATION PANEL AFTER PRINTING 5.3.1 Cut off media with the printer knife Notes When using the media retainers, do not use the cut function. Roll media is automatically cut after printing when "Auto" is set on the cut media menu and roll media has been set.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.3.2 Manually cut off media This section explains how to cut the media manually. Cut the media according to the following procedure. Step 1 : Feed media to the desired position using the [F3] and [F4] key. Step 2 : Cut the roll media following the cutting groove. 67 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4 MENU OVERVIEW (1/7 7/7) This section describes how to set the Menu settings and setup items. Step 1 : Make sure that the operation panel is normal. Step 2 : Press the [MENU ] or [MENU ] key. The screen shows following Menu. 68 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu Notes The network settings menu is available if a network interface cable is connected. The items on the File Management menu are displayed if a hard disk has been installed in the product. Setup items Parameters Ink status Setup menu (1/7) Origin setting Test print Media setting Setup menu (2/7) Layout setting Centronics setting Setup menu (1/7-7/7) Makes various layout function settings. Makes various processing printing data settings.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1 Setup Menu 1/7 5.4.1.1 Ink status menu The InkStatus menu gives all information regarding the 8 ink cassettes in the slots. Setup items Parameters Description Display Line 2: ink cassette slots 1 3 Line 3: ink cassette slots 4 6 Line 4: ink cassette slots 7 - 8 Ink Status Ink status for the ink cassette slots 1 8.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.2 Origin setup menu Set the printing start position (origin) for printing data. Set this when you want to re-print to blank area of the printed media by changing the layout of the printing data. Setup items Origin setting Parameters Description Changes the print head position and media feed amount by operating the following keys. [F1] key: Feeds media forward. [F2] key: Moves the print head to the left. [F3] key: Feeds media backward.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.3 Test print menu Setup items TestPrint (1/3) TestPrint (2/3) TestPrint (3/3) TestPrint (1/3-3/3) 5.4.1.4 Parameters Distance Adj.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.5 Media type menu Setup items Types (1/2) Types (2/2) Type (1/2-2/2) Parameters User media 1 User media 2 User media 3 User media 4 User media 5 User media 6 User media 7 User media 8 - Description Sets the type of media used to print. For setup values of printing operation, eight settings of "user media 1-8" can be set. Refer to User media menu [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.6 User media menu Make various settings on user defined media. In the User media menu, for each setup value of following printing operation, eight settings of "user media 18" can be set.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.7 Ink dry time menu Set the waiting period between the end of operation and the start of next printing in order to let the printed media dry. Setup items InkDryTime 5.4.1.8 Parameters 0 to <30 sec. > to 270 sec. to 60 min. Description Operate the following keys to change the InkDryTime. [F2] key: Increases the setup value. [F4] key: Decreases the setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirms the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.9 Vacuum menu Notes It could happen that digital transfer media starts to cockle when the ink comes into contact with the media. To minimize the cockling, please use this mode to suck the media onto the print platform. The default setting for this unit is set to HIGH. Notes We recommend you to select HIGH in the vacuum menu. Only use Low or Medium when using sheet media.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.11 Heater menu Notes The default heater setting is set to 50°C. The function of the heater (A): Warming the transfer media before entering the pressure rollers. The pre-expansion helps to minimize media cockling. We recommend setting the pre-heater temperature at 50°C. This to expand the transfer media before reaching the pressure rollers. 5.4.1.12 Drier menu Notes The default drier setting is set to 50°C.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.14 Distance adjustment menu Notes For details of the distance adjustment, refer to "Distance adjustment". Setup items Parameters Print1 Change Dist.Adj Print2 - Description Performs printing by media feed compensation. Prints a correction pattern with a width of ± 0.20% (in steps of 0.10 %) around the centre of the correction value currently set. Refer to Printing by Media feed compensation menu Changes the media feed compensation value.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.16 Sheet size menu When loading a sheet of media, set the method for detecting the media. Setup items Parameters Auto Description Media measurement sequence Media measurement sequence REAR RIGHT LEFT TOP RIGHT LEFT TOP Media orientation when loading standard size media. Length SheetSize Media measurement sequence RIGHT LEFT TOP Media orientation when loading standard size media.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.1.17 Top feed menu Sets the amount of media to be fed when printing begins. Make this setting when using roll media. This setting may also be used when working with heaters. While the heaters are warming up, the media may curl. To prevent head strikes it is better to perform a topfeed before printing. Setup items Parameters Top feed 0mm - 400mm Description To feed media at the start of printing. Set when printing on roll media.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2 Setup menu 2/7 5.4.2.1 Printing mode menu Setup items Print mode setup Parameters Print mode 1 Print mode 2 Print mode 3 Print mode 4 - Description For each setup value of Printing mode, four settings are available. Refer to Printing mode setup menu [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Setup menu 81 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.2 Printing mode setup menu Setup items Parameters Colour mode condition Printing mode 1-4 (1/2) Direction HeadSet Repeat printing Head speed Printing mode 1-4 (2/2) Weaving Scanwidth Printing mode 1-4 5.4.2.3 - Description To set the number of colours used for printing. Refer to Colour mode menu To set printing quality. Refer to Printing quality menu To set print head moving direction for printing.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.4 condition menu Select printing quality with consideration to applications of printing data and printing speed.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.5 Printing direction menu To set print head moving direction for printing. Setup items Parameters UniDir BiDir Direction - 5.4.2.6 Description Prints in one direction. Prints bi-directionally. [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Setup menu [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Setup menu Headset To select which head must print.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.7 Repeat printing menu Notes This setting is often used when printing onto textiles. Only use non-stretchable, tight woven textiles. Setup items Parameters Count Interval Repeat - 5.4.2.8 Description To set the number of repeats per line of printing. Refer to Repeat times menu To set interval time for the repeat print. Refer to Interval time menu [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.9 Interval time menu To set interval time for the repeat print. Setup items Parameters Interval <0.0 sec.> to 0.1 to 5.0 sec. Description Operate the following keys to change interval time. [F2] key: Increases the setup value. [F4] key: Decreases the setup value. [ENTER] key: Confirms the setup value, shift to the previous hierarchy menu. [CANCEL] key: Cancels the setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.11 Weaving menu I² Without weaving ON, an image is completed (formed) by printing a series of complementary rectangular shaped stripes (bands, swaths, passes). Inherent to classic inkjet printing is that ink drying effects, stepping mismatch, miss firing nozzles show up in the printed image via ink bleeding and various types of banding.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.12 Scanwidth menu It is possible to specify the carriage movement along the media printed area. This will have a direct effect on the drying time!! Please find more details below.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.13 Command menu To perform various settings for printer commands. Setup items Command setup Parameters Step Resolution OnlineTimer - Description Not applicable Not applicable Makes settings for the time between the end of receiving printing data from a computer and recognizing the end of printing data. [CANCEL] key: to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 5.4.2.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.16 Cutting position Menu To set the media cutting position after printing has been finished. Setup items Parameters Standard Cutting position - Description To cut the media to fit the media width, so that it meets the regulated size. To cut the media according to the size of the printing data. - Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Layout setup menu 90 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.2.17 Function setup menu Setup items Parameters CMY K Function setup - 5.4.2.18 CMY Description Makes settings for printing method to present black. Refer to CMY K menu [CANCEL] key: Shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Setup menu K menu To set how to draw black. Setup items Parameters CMY K Yes - Description If MH-GL, GL2 are set on the Command Settings menu, be sure to use CMY (mixed colours) ink.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.3 Setup menu 3/7 5.4.3.1 Roll Media setup menu To perform various settings for roll media. Setup items Roll media setup Parameters Disable Roll media 1 Roll media 2 Roll media 3 - 5.4.3.2 Description Set this when roll media setup is not used. For each setup value of roll media, 3 settings are available. Refer to Roll media length menu [CANCEL] key: To shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.3.3 Centronics menu To set communication mode to Centronics interface. Setup items Parameters Centronics Centronics 5.4.3.4 Description To set communication mode to Centronics mode. To set communication mode to Bi-Centronics mode. To shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Setup menu Network setting menu Notes The network settings menu is available if a network interface board is installed.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.3.5 IP address menu Setup items Parameters IP address <000.000.000.000> 223.255.255.254 5.4.3.6 Description Use the following keys to change the IP address. [F1] key: Moves one digit to the left on the setting value to be changed. [F2] key: Increases the setting value. [F3] key: Moves to the right on the setting value. [F4] key: Reduces the setting value.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.3.7 Gateway menu The product sets the IP address of the connected gateway. Setup items Parameters Gateway <000.000.000.000> 223.255.255.254 Description Use the following keys to change the IP address. [F1] key: Moves one digit to the left on the setting value. [F2] key: Increases the setting value. [F3] key: Moves one digit to the right on the setting value. [F4] key: Reduces the setting value.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.1 Utility menu To perform various settings for application functions of products. Setup items Parameters ErrorDisplay Utility (1/3) Media detection ON cleaning Media width SmartTop Utility (2/3) Autoclean SlantCh EdgePrn. Utility (3/3) Rem. Panel Remote connection - Description To set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.2 ErrorDisplay menu To set display method to the operation panel when minor error occurred. Setup items ErrorDisplay Parameters ON - 5.4.4.3 Description No ErrorDisplay. To perform ErrorDisplay. To shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Utility menu Media detection menu When media has been initialized, to perform detection of width and edge of the media.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.4 Power ON cleaning menu When cleaning must be performed automatically with the power ON. Setup items Power ON cleaning Parameters ON - 5.4.4.5 Description Does not perform Power ON cleaning. Performs Power ON cleaning. To shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Utility menu Media width menu With this menu, you can set the width of the media if you did not perform any media detection during the media initialization.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.6 Smart top feed The printer receives data and starts the heating cycle. The heaters have reached their printing temperature. If using the A heater, the printer feeds media and executes an extra top feed. The extra top feed can be set between 50 mm and 150 mm. 5.4.4.7 Auto cleaning Performs an auto cleaning at a set interval, during waiting, printing or before print.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.9 ± ± Edge-to-edge printing Notes When using this setting, it is important to load your media straight. Notes Use this setting only when working with heavy papers. This because no media retainers can be used. With this feature it is possible to print at maximum mediawidth (1651 mm for a 65 Viper Extreme and 2240 mm for a 90 Viper Extreme) without any margins left and right.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.10 Remote panel With this function it is possible to enable or disable remote control. This feature is for future use only! Leave this setting to its default value, OFF! 5.4.4.11 Remote connection With this function it is possible to connect to a remote control. This feature is for future use only! 5.4.4.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.13 Write mode menu To set writing method of printing data to the hard disk and printing method. Notes Write mode menu has been displayed if a hard disk has been installed on the product. When writing printing data to the hard disk, be sure to load media. The printing data is sized to fit the media. If there is no media in the printer, the printing data cannot be written. Setup items Parameters Write.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.14 Re-print menu Set following items when you want to print printing data saved on the hard disk. File name Number of prints Notes The re-print menu is available if a hard disk is installed. When Reprinting the printing data: ± Use media of the same size as the printing data.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.15 File delete menu Set this when you delete printing data saved on the hard disk. Notes The file delete menu is available if a hard disk is installed. If you delete a file by the File delete menu, you cannot retrieve that file again. If you want to use the deleted file again, send the printing data to the hard disk again. Setup items Parameters Delete File name Description Operate the following keys to select the file you want to delete.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.16 Re-name menu To change file name of printing data saved on the hard disk. Notes The re-name menu is available if a hard disk is installed. The file name of printing data sent from the computer is always set to "TEMPFILE000". To save transmitted image data, change the file name to a name of your choice in the Rename folder before transmitting the next printing data.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.17 Format menu To format the hard disk. Notes The Format menu is available if a hard disk is installed. If formatting of the hard disk has been performed, all data saved on the hard disk will be deleted. Setup items Format Parameters No Yes - Setup items Description Format has not been performed. To perform formatting. [CANCEL] key: Cancels setup value, shifts to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.18 Initialize setup menu Returns parameters to the factory settings. Setup items Parameters All MediaSet Initialize (1/3) PrintMode Command Layout Func. Initialize (2/3) Roll media Interface Network Initialize (3/3) Utility File management Initialize (1/3-3/3) - Description Returns all parameters to the factory setting. Refer to All Initialize menu Returns parameters in the media setup menu to the factory setting.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.19 All Initialize menu All setup values are set to the factory default settings. Setup items All Initialize Parameters Description No initialization. To perform initialization. OK After setting, to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Initialize setup menu 5.4.4.20 Media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Media setup menu are set to the factory default settings. Setup items Parameters Description No initialization.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.22 Command setup Initialize menu Setup values of CommandSetup menu are set to the factory default settings. Setup items Command setup Initialize Parameters OK - Description No initialization. To perform initialization. After setting, to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Initialize setup menu 5.4.4.23 Layout Setup Initialize menu Setup values of Layout Setup menu are set to the factory default settings.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.25 Roll media setup Initialize menu Setup values of Roll Media setup menu are set to the factory default settings. Setup items Parameters Roll media setup Initialize OK - Description No initialization. To perform initialization. After setting, to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Initialize setup menu 5.4.4.26 Centronics Initialize menu Setup values of Centronics menu are set to the factory default settings.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.4.28 Utility Initialize menu Setup values of Utility menu are set to the factory default settings. Setup items Parameters Description No initialization. To perform initialization. OK Utility initialize After setting, to shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Initialize setup menu - 5.4.5 Setup menu 5/7 5.4.5.1 Data dump menu To perform dump printing for online function check.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.2 Ink Manager menu To choose the smart-chip mode or colour mode and to perform a "Wash" or Ink load". Setup items Parameters Smart Chip (1/2) Ink Manager Wash Ink Load (2/2) InkSupply - 5.4.5.3 Description To select the smart-chip mode manual or Mutoh. Refer to Smart-chip menu. To wash the print heads. Refer to Wash menu. To load ink. Refer to Ink Load menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.4 Manual smart chip menu Please refer to the next page for an overview of the colour modes. In this mode the smart-chips are disabled. The printer does NOT recognize the ink, and does NOT keep track of the ink consumption. When operating in this mode, the colour configuration needs to be set. Setup items Parameters Dye 4 Pig 4 2 x 4 colours Pigmented sub ink 2 x CMYK. Dye6cm Mixed setup Dye sub ink and Pigmented ink CMYK + CMYK.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu Number of colours 2x4 2x4 mixed 1x6 LC/Lm 1x6 spotcolour 1 spot colour 2 1x8 Lc/Lm Spotcolour 1 Spotcolour 2 1C1H Extreme Ink type Dye sub ink Mixed setup. Dye sub ink & pigment ink.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.5 Wash menu To clean the ink lines with cleaning fluid. Notes Always use the ink suppliers recommended cleaning fluid. Setup items Parameters Pump 1 2 Pump 3 4 Wash ALL - 5.4.5.6 Description Wash cycle for ink slots 1-4-5-8. Refer to "Wash pump 1 2" menu. Wash cycle for ink slots 2-3-6-7. Refer to "Wash pump 3 4" menu. Wash cycle for all ink slots. Refer to Wash all menu. After setting shift to the previous hierarchy menu.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.7 Wash Pump 3 4 menu To clean the ink lines connected to ink slots 2-3-6-7 for pump 3-4. Notes You can stop this cleaning cycle. Stop when the waste lines are free from ink and are discharging a clear fluid. Setup items Parameters start Wash stop - Description Starts the wash cycle for the selected pumps. Stops the wash cycle for the selected pumps. If this is not chosen, the wash cycle takes 7 minutes.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.9 Ink Load menu Setup items Parameters Pump 1 2 Pump 3 4 InkLoad ALL - Description Load ink for ink slots 1-4-5-8. Refer to "Load pump 1 2 menu. Load ink for ink slots 2-3-6-7. Refer to "Load pump 3 4 menu. Load ink for all ink slots. Refer to Load all menu. After setting shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Ink manager menu 5.4.5.10 Load Pump 1 2 menu To fill the ink lines connected to ink slots 1-4-5-8 for pump 1-2.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.11 Load Pump 3 4 menu To fill the ink lines connected to ink slots 2-3-6-7 for pump 3-4. Notes You can stop this ink load cycle. Stop when the waste lines show ink discharging from the printer. Setup items Parameters start InkLoad stop - Description Starts the ink load cycle for the selected pumps. Stops the ink load cycle for the selected pumps. If this is not chosen, the ink load cycle takes 7 minutes.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.5.13 InkSupply menu Use this setting to activate your Mutoh Bulk Ink System or leave the printer in cassette mode. Setup items Parameters ON Ink Supply OFF --- Description Make use of a Mutoh Bulk Ink System Only use cassettes [CANCEL] key: shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. 5.4.6 Setup menu 6/7 5.4.6.1 H.Unlock menu Setup items H.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.6.2 Wiper clean menu Use this menu when the wipers need to be cleaned. The head will unlock and moves to the left maintenance station. The wiper arm assembly will come out. Setup items Parameters No Wiper clean Yes Perform a wiper clean [CANCEL] key: shifts to the previous hierarchy menu. Refer to Setup menu 5.4.6.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.6.4 Tubing Flush menu To remove rest fluids out of the capping station and waste tubes, use the menu Tubing Flush. The printer will automatically perform a tubing flush after shut down and after an idle period of 10 minutes Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. The tubing flush menu includes following sequence: 1) Moves the head to the left maintenance station. 2) Starts pump sequence.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 5: Printer menu 5.4.7 Setup menu 7/7 5.4.7.1 Version Check menu Check the installed firmware and heater system version. Setup items Parameters Version Check - 5.4.7.2 Description [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. Area menu Check the total amount of the printed area (x.xx m²) in the printers life time. Setup items Area Parameters - Description [CANCEL] key: shift to the previous hierarchy menu. 122 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 6.1 Done by end user ................................................................................................124 6.1.1 Weekly maintenance.........................................................................................125 6.1.2 Three monthly maintenance .............................................................................129 6.1.3 6 monthly maintenance...............................................
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1 DONE BY END USER This section describes the periodical services required for this machine. The periodical services ensure stable printout quality of the machine. In the periodical services, some service parts must be checked, cleaned, or replaced. Perform periodical inspections according to the table below.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.1 Weekly maintenance Before every print, perform a nozzle check. If some nozzles are missing or misfiring, perform cleaning cycles until all nozzles are in good shape. We advise to run a normal or a powerful cleaning cycle to recover the nozzles. At the end of the week, when you will shut down the printer, the ink has to be removed from some parts, so it cannot harden. Otherwise, some parts will break down or result in bad print quality.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance Step 3 : Clean the wipers with a polyknit wiper. If necessary, use some Water based Cleaning Liquid to remove drops of ink. Make sure to wear gloves. Step 4 : Press the ENTER key when the cleaning is done. Step 5 : The carriage will go back to its home position. 126 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.1.2 Clean the caps in the maintenance station Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the WiperClean-menu. Step 2 : Press the [F2]-key to accept the carriage to move to the left side of the machine Step 3 : Clean the area around the caps with a swab. If you see ink, dust or something else, clean it immediately to maintain your print quality. Make sure to wear gloves. Step 4 : Press the ENTER key when the cleaning is done.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.1.4 Clean spitting box mesh Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the WiperClean-menu. Step 2 : Press the [F2]-key to accept the carriage to move to the left side of the machine The carriage will move to the left maintenance cover Step 3 : Open the front cover. Step 4 : Moisten the edges of the spitting box mesh. Step 5 : Press the ENTER key when done. The carriage will automatically go to its home position.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.2 Three monthly maintenance 6.1.2.1 Replace the wipers Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the WiperClean-Menu. Step 2 : Press the [F2]-key to accept the carriage to move to the left side of the machine Step 3 : Remove the old wipers with a pair of tweezers Step 4 : Before inserting a new wiper, moisten the wiper with Water based Cleaning Liquid. Step 5 : Insert the moistened wiper with a pair of tweezers.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.3 6 monthly maintenance 6.1.3.1 Change the upper sponge at the back of the capping station Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the WiperClean-Menu. This will cause the unlocking of the carriage. Step 2 : Remove the two screws fixing the sponge. 1 Step 3 : Screws to remove the capping sponge from the plate Replace the sponge and tighten it again to the plate with the two screws. 1 2 Capping sponge Plate 130 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.3.2 Changing the filter fan Notes Make sure to read and understand all safety information. Wear gloves when replacing the filter fan. Step 1 : Make sure the printer is not operating. Step 2 : Take out the old filter fan. Step 3 : Take the new filter and fold it two or 3 times until a thickness of 30 mm. Step 4 : Insert the new filter fan into its place. Make sure to properly cover the hole. 131 AP-75330 Rev. 1.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.4 Cleaning You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. Following are instructions for cleaning the printer. 6.1.4.1 Cleaning the outer case (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month. (2) Cleaning procedure Remove dust or smudges on the outer case with a soft cloth. 6.1.4.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.1.4.3 Head cleaning If printouts become faint or partially missed, perform head cleaning to clean the surface of the head and the nozzles. Follow the steps below to perform head cleaning. Step 1 : Make sure that the state of the product is normal. Caution Be sure not to pinch your fingers while opening and closing the front cover. Step 2 : Refer to "TestPrinting" to perform nozzle check printing.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance Step 8 : When the head cleaning has been completed, the printer returns to the main screen. Notes We advise to let the printer rest for 5-10 minutes after a head cleaning procedure. During that time, the ink comes to a fully stabilized condition, improving print quality considerably. Step 9 : Perform a nozzle check again and check the print head.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 6: Periodical maintenance 6.2 DONE BY AUTHORISED MUTOH TECHNICIAN An Authorized Mutoh technician must check and replace some components of your printer on frequent base (every 6 and 12 months). Be sure to remind your distributor when the replacements must be done. It is very important not to skip a maintenance intervention in order to maintain constant print quality and to keep your warranty.
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Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................138 7.2 Failures and malfunctions of the printer ...............................................................138 7.3 Error messages....................................................................................................143 7.3.1 Status messages ....................................................
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains troubles that may occur when using the printer and how to solve them. If you encounter an error not described in this chapter, refer to "Error messages" and contact your local MUTOH dealer. Notes To receive our customer support service, please present your warranty. If you do not present it, you may be charged for the service even if it is within the term of warranty.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Generating an error after data has been sent from a PC N° 1 2 Possible cause The model setting of the computer is not correct. The interface setting or command mode on computer and printer do not match. Solutions Make sure that the model settings on computer and printer are the same. References Refer to Connecting the printer to your PC Printouts are partially blurred or missing. N° 1 2 Possible cause The media is damped.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Roll media cannot be cut correctly N° 1 2 3 Possible cause The edge of the cutting blade is not sharp. The roll media has static electricity. Media is too heavy to cut automatically. Solutions Replace the cutting blade. References Refer to Replacing the cutting blade Remove the static electricity on the roll media. - Cut the media manually.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Media is damaged during media Initial Notes Remove the jammed or damaged media. N° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Possible cause The loading position of the media is not correct. You did not load the media straight into the printer. Foreign material, such as a piece of media, is attached to the pressure rollers. You used the printer in a location with air conditioner or other location not appropriate for the specified environment.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Not connected via a Centronics interface to a computer N° 1 2 3 4 Possible cause You did not connect the Centronics interface cable correctly. When the computer transfers the printing data, the DATA lamp on the operation panel is not lit. The Centronics setting on the printer does not match the setting on the computer. The type of command that is currently set, does not match the command of a computer or a driver.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7.3 ERROR MESSAGES This chapter explains the messages displayed both when the printer works normally and when an error occurs, and possible solutions. 7.3.1 Status messages The following are the status messages while the printer works normally. Displays of the operational status The first line of the operation panel displays following operational status.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7.3.2 Message type error display and solutions The following are the message type error display and solutions. The following message type errors are displayed when an error occurs while operating the printer. When one of the following message type error displays appears, the printer may stop operation. If the printer stops operation, solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Other error messages N° 1 2 Display Ink Status Cassette [*] Ink Status No Filled [*] Descriptions Ink cassette(s) is (are) empty. (The printer stops.) Initial filling has not been performed. 3 No original ink You did not load MUTOH's recommended ink cassette. (The printer stops.) 4 4 Memory Status NoMemory DIMM 64 MB Short of memory while converting or printing data. Solutions Replace the ink cassette(s) Perform initial filling of the ink.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7.3.4 Command error display and solutions Command errors are displayed when an error has occurred while converting the command data sent from computer to printer. If a command error occurs, the following error messages are displayed and the printer stops. Solve the problem to delete the error message and restart the printer.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7.3.5 Error requiring a restart Following are descriptions and solutions requiring a restart. Errors requiring a restart are displayed when the following fatal error has occurred during printer operation. Foreign material disturbing the printer operation is involved in the printer. An electrical circuit (such as board, motor, or sensor) failure has occurred. An error on the control program has occurred.
Users Guide Viper Extreme CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 7.4 WHEN MEDIA JAMS OCCUR Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer. 7.4.1 How to remove a piece of media (cut media) Step 1 : Press [F4] to raise the pressure rollers. The MEDIA SET lamp will switch ON (orange). The operation panel displays the following message. Notes For raising or lowering the pressure rollers, use the foot switch instead of the operation panel.
