Operation Instructions Spitfire 100 Extreme ENGLISH
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions English TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Regularisation and safety information.................................................................................. 7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 7 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ...................................................................................................
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions English 4 Periodical maintenance ........................................................................................................ 45 4.1 Done by end user ........................................................................................................................... 45 4.1.1 Daily Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 46 4.1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety terms for personnel operating this equipment, important safety instructions, and the positions of the warning labels. Important Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual when using the equipment. 1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. o Do not place the printer in the following areas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing injury. • Unstable surfaces • Angled places • Areas subject to vibration by other equipment o Do not stand on or place heavy objects on your printer.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Spitfire Mild Solvent Inks • General information: Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation is needed for at least 48 hours after the accident. • After inhalation: Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness, place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the power socket when it is not to be used for a long time. o Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfil the conditions below. • Earth terminals of power sockets • Earth wires with copper morsel that is at least 650 mm under the ground o Earth wires must be connected to wires or terminals that fulfil the conditions below.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.3 Heater system Product Overview Heater Element Temperature Function Pre-heater (Heater A) 20 – 50°C → Open the pores to make the media more receptive for Spitfire Mild Solvent Ink. Fixer (Heater B) 20 – 40°C → To establish optimum fixation onto the media (coated and uncoated). → Optimizes the dot gain control.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.4 Operation panel 2.1.4.1 Printer The operation panel is used to set operational conditions, display the status of the printer, and set other functions. (1) Operation keys No. 1 2 3 4 5 Name [POWER] key [F1] key [F2] key [F3] key [F4] key Normal Switches the printer on and off. Executes the function assigned to F1. Executes the function assigned to F2. Executes the function assigned to F3.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW (2) LCD monitor and light indicators. No. Name Colour Status Function LCD monitor - - The monitor displays the operation status and error messages of the printer. (20 characters x 4 lines) 11 POWER lamp Green ON OFF The printer is on. The printer is off. Flashing An error has occurred. The contents will be displayed on the LCD monitor. OFF ON Flashing Either there is no error or the power is off.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1.4.2 Winding System The operation panel is used to set operational conditions. Product Overview No.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.2 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS The complete in-the-box configuration of the Spitfire 100 Extreme exists out of 7 boxes (located at the right side of the machine when standing in front of it), 2 empty cores and 2 media core braces for heavy rolls.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Box 3/4: Media Shaft Spacer Set Spacer Media Shaft 74 mm Set screws 6 6 Product Overview 1 2 Box 4/4: User and good shape kit 6 months Part number: KY-80239 1 2 3 4 Wipers Spitting box mesh Absorbent manual cleaning station Waste bottle absorbent 24 2 2 2 5 6 7 8 Pump tubing Absorbent maintenance station 250 ml Spitfire cleaning liquid Good shape kit 50 6 6 1 Good shape kit content Part number : KY-80228
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Box 1/3-3/3: Ink Starters Set (3 boxes) BOX 2/3 BOX 1/3 BOX 2/3 BOX 3/3 First Stage Transition Liquid Cassettes Spitfire Cleaning Liquid Cassettes Spitfire Mild Solvent ink Cassettes Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 19 BOX 3/3 16 16 (16) 4 4 4 4 AP-77200, Rev. 1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS An Authorized Mutoh technician will install your unit and will make the printer ready for its first job. A room which meets the environmental and space conditions should be foreseen by the user.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3 BASICS 3.1 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF 3.1.1 Switch ON the power of the printer. Switch the power of the unit ON according to following procedure. Press the [POWER] key of the operation panel, to turn the unit ON. ¾ The POWER lamp of the operation panel will light (green). Step 2 : The unit will start initial start-up operations.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2 MEDIA HANDLING Loading, installing and setting media are very important handlings when you want to obtain a perfect print quality. When the media is not loaded centrally, not installed properly… head crashes, banding can occur. Also the complete winding system should be installed and aligned properly by an Authorized Mutoh Technician. 3.2.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.2 Loading Roll media Please follow the procedure below to install and load roll media. Make sure the printer and Unwinder/Winder 100 are switched ON. Step 2 : Press the [F4] key in the main menu to raise the pressure rollers or use the foot pedal of the printer. Step 3 : Open the front cover carefully using both handles. Step 4 : Make sure both unwinder (REAR) and winder (FRONT) unit are set to MANUAL mode.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 9 : Install the media between the two roll units at the back of the machine. Loosen the handles to move the roll units left and right. Step 10 : Be sure that the media is loaded centrally. This to be sure that the media is wound up straight. This can be easily checked by the yellow labels on the winding rails. Be sure to mount the left and right roll unit on the same distance from the 0I0 label.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 12 : Use the foot-switch to release some media on the rear. Step 13 : Load media through the rear swingbar, over the print platform, under the pressure rollers as pictured below.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 18 : Forward the media until you can stick it to the core installed between the front roll units. Make sure to have an equal tension on both sides of the media. Roll unit Empty core Front swingbar Basics 1 2 3 HINT To ease the winding up of the media on the front core, it is permitted to cut the media in a V-shape. Step 19 : Tighten the media straight to the core with tape.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.3 Loading sheet media Please follow the procedure below to load sheet media. Step 1 : Make sure the printer is switched ON. Step 2 : Press the [F4] key in the main menu to raise the pressure rollers or use the foot pedal of the printer. Step 3 : Open the front cover carefully using both handles.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.4 Using media retainers. Some media is fragile for cockling. When installing the media retainers at the edge of the media, the media is kept down and the risk of head crashes and bad print quality is smaller. Please follow the instructions below on how to install the media retainers. Caution Never use the media retainers when working in CutSheet mode or with a sheet.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.2.5 Using the media core braces. Media core braces are developed to prevent the media cores to bend while printing. This could cause bad print quality or paper slant. From the moment the core is larger than 2050 mm, we recommend installing the brace. Do NOT install the brace when the core is smaller than 2050 mm. In the packaging box of the machine you will find two cores and two media core braces.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.3 REPLACING INK CASSETTES 3.3.1 Replacement time Replace ink cassettes in the following situations: a. The ink cassette is almost empty: The following message will be displayed: o Printing operation will continue. o Prepare new ink cassettes before they are totally empty. Basics o b. The ink cassette is empty: o The following message is displayed on the operation panel.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.3.3 Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace ink cassettes. If the printer is switched on, make sure of the following • Printing or other operations are not performed. • Make sure that the display on the operation panel shows the normal state. • The MEDIA SET light on the operation panel goes off. Step 2 : Remove the ink cassette from the ink cassette slot.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.4 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE Read following information on when and how to replace the cutting blade. 3.4.1 Replacement time Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions. a. Media cannot be cut clearly b. When the cut edge has scuffing 3.4.2 Replacement procedure Follow the steps below to replace the cutting blade.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.5 REPLACING THE WASTE BOTTLE Read following information on when and how to replace the waste bottle. 3.5.1 Replacement Time Replace the waste bottle when the waste bottle is full. This is determined firmware wise. 3.5.2 Replacement Procedures Basics Follow the steps below to replace the waste bottle. Step 1 : Check the following if the power of the printer is ON. ¾ Printer is not printing.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.6 WORKING WITH MUTOH’S SMARTCHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 3.6.1 Introduction To be able to print, ink volume has to be transferred to the printer. If not, the file will not be launched. In case of using ink cassettes, the ink volume is written onto the smartchips which are stuck to the ink cassette. The ink volume will be automatically transferred to the printer when working in the correct mode.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.6.2 Selecting the correct modes Depending on printing with ink cassettes or with a bulk ink system, the ink volume has to be transferred in a different way. You can choose between printer and cassette mode in the ChipManager menu: Please follow the steps to switch between the two modes: Power ON the unit.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.6.3 Transferring ink volume 3.6.3.1 Via the smart chip reader slot Please follow the instructions below to transfer the ink volume on the SmartChips to the SmartChip Management System. Step 1 : Browse to the ChipStatus menu and press the F1 key. ► Notes Be sure to be in printer mode, otherwise ChipStatus will be replaced by InkStatus. Insert the SmartChip in the reader slot and press the ENTER key.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 5 : Remove the SmartChip card after the transfer has been finished and press the ENTER key afterwards. Step 6 : The printer returns to the ChipStatus menu. 3.6.3.2 Via the Cassette slots of the printer. Step 1 : Press the ENTER key to scan all slots. Step 2 : If ink value is detected on one of the SmartChips, the following message will be displayed. Press the ENTER key to transfer or the CANCEL key to abort.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.7 UNATTENDED PRINTING OR LEAVE PRINTER IDLE DURING NIGHT 3.7.1 Unattended Printing. It is not recommended to leave the printer unattended.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.7.2 Leave your printer IDLE during night. In case you want to leave your printer IDLE during the night for some reason, a special procedure should be followed. Step 1 : Before leaving the office: a. Set your AutoClean on 6 hours and powerful. Every 6 hours, a powerful cleaning will be performed. Basics b. Set your CapCycle to 7 hours. An hour after the cleaning, a tubing flush will be performed.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.8 LONGSTORE 3.8.1 Procedure to LongStore When you transport the printer or leave the printer for more than 5 days unused, the printer should be stored with cleaning liquid, also named “LongStore” Please follow the steps below to fill your printer with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid. Step 1 : Remove all Spitfire Mild Solvent cassettes. Step 2 : Manually start a discharge cycle for 15 seconds.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.8.2 Starting up after a LongStore. Please follow the procedure below to start up your Spitfire 100 Extreme after a LongStore. Go to menu 6/7 and choose “TubingFlush”. Step 2 : Moist (1) the edge of the caps (2) with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid to guarantee that the ink cycle is airtight. Step 3 : Press the ENTER key when finished.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS Step 6 : Insert Spitfire Mild Solvent ink Cassettes, and Stabilizer liquid in case of 2x6, according to the ink configuration label and charge for 3 minutes ¾ Go to the Ink Manager Menu > Charge/Discharge, set the following parameters in this order. Handle following order 1. Select ALL with [F2] key 2. Press F1 to select ALL heads 3. Select Charge with [F3] key 4. Press the F4 key to START cycle 5.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.9 TRANSFERRING THE PRINTER 3.9.1 Hints, tips and warnings When transporting the printer to its final location pay attention to the following: a. Only use the strengthening arms (1) to move the printer. Basics • Do NOT use a forklift or other lifting tools to avoid distortion of the machine. • Do NOT pull the swingbars to move the printer. These are very fragile and adjusted.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 3: BASICS 3.9.2 Transferring the printer Following are instructions for transferring the printer. (1) Before the transfer Follow the steps below to transfer the printer. Make sure the printer and winding system are switched OFF. Step 2 : Make sure the head is in the right edge position (capping position). Step 3 : Disconnect the power cables and all other cables. Step 4 : Higher the 6 levelling feet.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1 DONE BY END USER Be sure to perform your maintenance as shown below. A good maintenance of the Spitfire is very important to obtain Mutoh quality and to avoid some parts (even heads) get broken.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.1 Daily 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. A ‘daily’ maintenance should be performed every time the printer is used.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Close the front cover and strike the ENTER key to let the carriage move back to its home position Step 5 : Perform a tubing flush (F2 in Menu 6/7) Step 6 : Open the front cover when message below is displayed. Step 7 : Use a pipette to flush the caps with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid. Step 8 : Flush the caps until the colour of the mousse in the cap does not change anymore.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.2 Weekly Maintenance At the end of the week, ink has to be removed from some parts, so it cannot dry. Otherwise, some parts will break down or result in bad print quality. After performing a weekly maintenance, do not forget to perform the daily maintenance afterwards. Power ON the printer and perform a powerful cleaning of ALL heads. Step 2 : Go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Step 5 : Remove the spitting box mesh with a little screwdriver and put it in a little bowl with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid for a week. 1 2 Spitting box mesh Gloves Notes • Also clean the mesh with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid • • • Maintenance • when it is saturated or bended. Because this could result in ink drops on the print. Do not touch the mesh, only the metal border.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3 Other maintenance 4.1.3.1 Replacing the wipers This should be done every month. Please follow the procedure below. Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”. The carriage will move to the manual cleaning area on the left of the machine. Step 2 : Remove the old wipers with a pair of tweezers Step 3 : Before inserting a new wiper, moisten the wiper with Spitfire Cleaning Liquid.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.2 Replacing the pump tubings. This should be done every month. Step 1 : Before replacing the tubings, be sure to perform a tubing flush and power OFF the machine. Step 2 : Cover the flour with a towel because it is possible that some fluid leaks out of the nipples. Remove the cap from the pump and remove tubing. Step 3 : Replace the old tubing with the new one and reinstall the blue cap.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.3 Replacing the absorbent behind the maintenance station. This should be done every month. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”. The carriage will move to the manual cleaning area on the left of the machine. Step 2 : Put on some gloves and tilt out the old absorbent and replace it by a new one. 4.1.3.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.5 Changing the absorbent in the manual cleaning station This should be done every 3 months. Step 1 : Open the front cover. Step 2 : Replace the sponge. Step 3 : Maintenance Nr. 1 Description Absorbent Close the front cover. 53 AP-77200, Rev. 1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.3.6 Replacing the spitting box mesh set. This should be done every half year. Notes Use gloves and tweezers to change the mesh in the flushing box. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “M.Maint.-Menu”. The carriage will move to the manual cleaning area on the left of the machine. Step 2 : Open the front cover. Step 3 : Remove the spitting box mesh with a little screwdriver.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.4 Cleaning You need to clean the printer periodically to keep it in best working condition. Following are instructions for cleaning the printer. 4.1.4.1 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. 4.1.4.2 Cleaning the inside of the printer (1) Cleaning frequency Clean once a month.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.1.4.3 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. Make sure that the printer is in its normal status. Step 2 : Refer to "TestPrinting" to perform nozzle check printing. Step 3 : Check if the print head, referring to the diagram below.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 4: PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE 4.2 DONE BY AUTHORISED MUTOH TECHNICIAN This section describes the periodical services which should ONLY be done by an Authorised Mutoh Technician. This periodical service ensures stable printout quality of the machine. Perform periodical inspections according to the table below.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5 PREPARTIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.1 USING MEDIA This section describes details on available media for the printer. 5.1.1 Media range Please refer to Mutoh’s website (www.mutoh.be) for the media compatibility lists and much more information on using, handling media.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.1.3 Precaution on storing media When storing media, pay attention to the following. • 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 scroller, rewound tightly, and stored in the original wrapping bag and the box. • Do not wet media. 5.1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.2 SET THE CORRECT DISTANCE ADJUST (STEP) Obtaining constant printing quality on a wide-format Piezo inkjet printer 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. 5.2.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.2.2 How to change the step 1) Via the status screen Step 1 : Press Step 2 : Press Step 3 : Press in the Ready to print screen or to change the step 2) While printing Press while printing. Step 2 : Press or Before Printing Step 1 : to change the step 62 AP-77200, Rev. 1.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 3) Via the printer interface It is also possible to print a pattern via the firmware. But this is not that precisely as with the DVD. Please follow the steps below: Step 1 : Go to the Dist. Adj. menu as follows. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Before Printing ▼ ▼ Setup items Dist.Adj. Step 2 : Parameters Print 1 Change Print 2 - Adjust the step with the Description Print the test file with intervals of ± 0.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.2.3 How to determine the step To determine the correct step, a step adjustment file is implemented in the firmware. In the test print menu 2/2, via the [F3] key, a pattern can be printed. To evaluate the print, you should look for gaps or overlaps between the different passes (1-4). The direction of the adjustment (increase or decrease the step adjust value) is the easiest to check in the X-rows.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 5: PREPARATIONS BEFORE PRINTING 5.3 PRINTING FLOW The following flowchart gives you a view on which steps should be taken to make a print. This is a very short summary of what should be done. SELECT MEDIA (Refer to the media compatibility lists on www.mutoh.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6 PRINTER MENU 6.1 HOW TO WORK IN THE MENU Please find below all necessary information on how to switch, select and cancel menu items. 6.1.1 Main screen When powering ON the printer, it will (when no errors occur) start up in its main screen. The function of each key is explained below 1→ 2→ 4→ 6→ No.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.1.3 Changing between the screens To change the printer status, follow the steps below. • From main screen to menu screen Press either screen 1/7 – 7/7 • or on the operation panel when the printer is in the main screen to go to menu From menu screen to main screen To switch from a menu screen to the main screen, following actions can be taken: • • Press the [CANCEL] key on the operation panel.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.2 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". 6.2.1 [F1] – Feeding, Cutting media and Step Adjust When you want to feed media forward or backward, follow the steps below: Verify the following regarding the condition of the printer.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU F1 F2 F3 - …….- To select head To choose which head should be cleaned (ALL, head 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) Little, normal or a powerful cleaning? Selected heads Step 2 : To define the heads which should be cleaned with the [F2] key and select them with the [F1] key. To deselect one or more heads, select them again. Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key to start the cleaning procedure. 6.2.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.2.3.1 Change the heater temperature To change the temperature of one of the heaters, press the [F1-F4] key on the operation panel. The display will mention the following: Press the [F2] key to decrease the temperature. Press the [F4] key to increase the temperature. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the requested temperature change. Press the [CANCEL] key to leave the menu without changing the heater settings. 6.2.3.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.2.5 [ENTER] - Print mode check Use the following procedure to check the print mode currently set. Step 1 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel. I) The following information is displayed on the operation panel for three seconds. Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 No. 1 2 3 Position Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Step 2 : Description The printing quality is displayed. The interlace method is displayed.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.3 OPERATING PANEL DURING PRINTING When sending a file to your printer, following messages can be displayed. 6.3.1 When heaters are not ready The printer will not start printing before heaters are ready. Following message will be displayed. Still, it is possible to start the print. However, the heater will continue to warm up in order to reach the requested temperature.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.3.2.2 [F2] - 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 should 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.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.3.2.4 [F4] - Loading ink volume during printing It is possible to load ink volume to the printer during printing. There are two possible scenarios: • SmartChip management system is not empty yet and the printer keeps printing. Press the F4 key to load ink volume. • SmartChip management system is empty and the printer stops printing but does NOT cancel the print.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.4 OPERATIONS AFTER PRINTING The operations performed after printing, are described here. 6.4.1 Automatic Media Cutting The media cutting procedure is described below. Roll media is automatically cut after printing when "Auto" has been set on the cut media menu and roll media has been set.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.4.2 Manual Media Cutting This section explains how to cut the media manually. When "Manual" is set in the media cut menu, the media can be cut manually. Cut the media according to the following procedure. Step 1 : • • Make sure that the MEDIA SET lamp on the operation panel is off. Notes After printing, the media is automatically transferred to the media cutting position.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU It is also possible to cut the media with a knife using the knife guide. Description Knife guide Nr. 1 2 Description Knife guide Knife Printer Menu Nr. 1 78 AP-77200, Rev. 1.
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.5.1 Menu 1/7 Ink Status / ChipStatus Origin Set (1/1) Test Print (1/2) (2/2) Media Set (1/1) Top Bottom Left Right Setup Adj. Uni-D Nozzle Check Adj.
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU (2/2) Direction (1/1) HeadSet (1/2) HeadSpeed (2/2) (1/1) Repeat Prn (1/1) Weaving (1/2) (2/2) ScanWidth Command (1/1) Step (1/1) Resolution (1/2) (2/2) Layout (1/1) OnlineTimer Joint (1/1) CutPosition (1/1) CMY > K (1/1) Scale Mirror (1/1) 0,010 mm 0,025 mm 360 600 720 1080 1200 1440 2160 2880 ON OFF Standard Data No Yes Printer Menu Function (1/1) (1/1) UniDir BiDir Native 1234 Set 5678
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Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions CHAPTER 6: PRINTER MENU 6.5.5 Menu 5/7 DataDump (1/1) InkManager (1/2) Start/End All ColorMode (1/2) (2/2) (2/2) InkKind (1/1) Charge/Discharge (1/1) ChipMgr (1/1) InkSupply (1/1) 2*4_Symm 6LcLm 2*8_Symm 4*4_Symm 4*4_1C1H Extreme1C1H Eco + SMS Ultra Select head Charge/Discharge Cassette Printer ON OFF 6.5.6 Menu 6/7 M.Maint. (1/1) No Yes TubingFlush Printer Menu 6.5.
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