About This Manual, Vii | HP 0706124 REV B specification

About This Manual

Read this manual to unpack, set up, and use the ColorSpan DisplayMaker Mach 12 digital color printers.

◆Chapter 1 shows you how to unpack and assemble the printer, and introduces you to its main features.

◆Chapter 2 shows you how to use the control panel.

◆Chapter 3 shows you how to install ink and media.

◆Chapter 4 shows you how to calibrate the printer.

◆Chapter 5 shows you how to maintain the printer.

◆Appendix A shows you how to troubleshoot common printing problems.

◆Appendix B lists the printer’s technical specifications.

For further information, refer to the following ColorSpan documentation:

◆Quick Start Guide - START HERE to set up and install a brand new ColorMark print server, and connect and configure printers to it.

◆DisplayMaker Mach 12 Site Preparation Guide - explains how to prepare your site for the printer’s arrival and installation.

◆DisplayMaker Mach 12 Watch Me First - a multimedia “how- to” guide on CD-ROM (available on VHS cassette from MacDermid ColorSpan Technical Services).

◆ColorSpan Print Server Documentation - the System Control User Guide and Printing Tools User Guides shows you how to print and RIP files through the ColorSpan print server. If the printer is connected to a non-ColorSpan print server (RIP), refer to the documentation that accompanies the server.

◆Release Notes and Update Notes - late-breaking information, update descriptions, and update instructions.

Further information about all ColorSpan products is also avail- able over the Internet at the ColorSpan World Wide Web site at http://www.colorspan.com.

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Contents

Part Number 0706124 Rev B DisplayMaker Legacy Mach Legal notices Iii Release Date Description Revision Log DOC Canada Regulatory Statements Telecommunications Network Statement Vii About This Manual Viii ConventionsHinweis Vorsicht Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing Ink and MediaMeasure Media Width Calibrating the Printer Technical SpecificationsMaintaining the Printer Index TroubleshootingXii Getting Started Getting Started Electrical Environmental Operating RequirementsOperating Requirements Operating Requirements Important Operating Notes Warnung Bewegliche Teile, Verletzungsgefahr Safety Warnings Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Parts List Stand assembly Remove the red-headed bolts Locate the assembly supports ➍ Roll the printer onto its back Tower of the support is now at the front of the pallet Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Connecting to the Print Server Power-Up Sequence What’s Next? Workflow Overview Workflow OverviewPrint server RIPs the job Server sends the image to the printer for printing Parts Overview Parts Overview Transport chain not shown supports the ink sup Index DescriptionPinch rollers 12 places grip the media during Ink reservoir tray two places holds ink reservoir boxes Printhead carriage, printhead covers open Performance Features Ease-Of-Use Features Special Features Special Features Overview Front Navigation Keys Menu Menu Tree Using the Control Panel Overview OverviewReady Screen Front Menu Ready Status Screen Front Menu Overview Tip Front Front Front Media info, ink info screens Front Front Navigation Keys Navigation KeysKey Description Lighted menu options Menu Menu Print Settings Page Printer Options Eliminating the blank space between jobs, without Features to group separate print jobs into a singleUse the ColorSpan print server’s MediaSaver or N-Up Job. This conserves media and speeds printing by Reset All Defaults Service Tests Service Printer User Diagnostics New Carriage CalibrationsHome Head Measure Media Width Disable Media Sensor Front Calibrate Printer Menu TreeMenu Tree Configure Printer Service Printer Calibrations Service Tests Menu Tree Installing Ink and Media Installing Ink and Media Variable Mode Printing Variable Mode Printing Variable Mode Printing Ink System Overview Ink System Overview Ink System Overview Ink type and ink number labels Jets on To clean a printhead with jet-outs, see Cleaning InkPrinthead Handling Tips Six-color ink sets Four-color ink sets Selecting a Print ModePress the Proceed key Printhead Positions Ink Colors Selecting a Print ModeInk Type Suffix Press to continue Press the and keys to select the color map you will use Switching Between Ink Sets Switching Between Ink Sets Switching Between Ink Sets Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Placing the drain bottle Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer This will allow air to escape from the supply tube Install the printhead into the carriage Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Replacing Ink System Components Replacing Ink System Components Replacing an Ink Reservoir During Printing Hot Swapping Press the Carriage button Install the new printhead into the carriage Replacing An Ink Tube Replacing Ink System Components 13. Connecting the ink tube to the reservoir Necting it to a printhead. Attempting to print with an Head to fail. This condition may be recoverable byIf the ink does not begin flowing, try disconnecting Reconnecting the ink tube to the ink reservoir Tip For best results, use genuine ColorSpan media Loading Media Media edges to a reference mark on the platen Load and secure the other collet against end of media rollPrinter automatically locates the right and left Edges of the media, so it is not necessary to align Press the key to proceed Control panel asks whether you want to use the takeup system Or other graphic arts tape can be slipped over Width when attached to the takeup spool. EnsureHas some media on it will change the weight If necessary, a cardboard core from a roll of masking Loading Media Loading Media Relative Humidity Printer Action Cutting and Unloading Media Cutting and Unloading Media Calibrating the Printer Calibrating the Printer AutoSet Manual Calibrations Manual Calibrations Following prompt appears Inch/12-inch Calibration Adjust the media feed advance using the control panel Select a pattern and press the key to proceed Fine Medium Coarse Cancel CalibrationExamine the patterns with a high-power mangifier Double Lines Calibration Details AutoSet incorporates an automatic version of thisCalibration. Try AutoSet first before running this Manual calibration see AutoSet on page 4-2 for Printer prints the calibration pattern you selected Repeat steps 12 through 14 for each of the twelve heads Press the and keys to select a pattern, then press the key Press the key 19. Head-to-Head Registration patterns Repeat steps 15 through 17 for each of the Y patterns Repeat steps 10 through 12 for each of the heads Ink Jets on page 5-3. Autodetected missing jets For best results, before performing this procedureClean the printhead jets as described in Cleaning Sometimes can be recovered by carefully wiping 21. Sample jet mapping pattern Press and to select a head number, then press Proceed Report Individual Bad Jets Clear Individual Bad Jets When you are finished reporting bad jets, pressView Current Bad Jets Press Clear All Bad JetsPress Repeat steps 7 through Jet Status Lines Zero Registration Data Auto Calibrations Auto Calibrations AutoTune Quality Check ModeAutoTune Calibration Summary CP Codes Jets Unfixed Printer’s dryer with heat to ensure complete drying LinearizationFor best results, be sure that the linearization Patches are dry before taking readings. Use Linearization Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Interval Daily Interval When printing interval warning appearsMaintenance Schedule Action Maintenance interval daily Cleaning Ink JetsCleaning Ink Jets Cleaning Ink Jets Cleaning the Service Station Boots Wipers Cleaning the Service Station Printing Prime Bars Maintenance interval as neededPrinting Prime Bars Manual Priming Manual Priming Manual Priming Cleaning the Top Cover Cleaning the Top Cover Purging the Printheads Purging the Printheads Purging the Printheads Encoder and rail Cleaning the Encoder Cleaning the Carriage Rail Maintenance interval at Maintenance Clock Alarm Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Specifications Specifications Performance Mode Color Set Print Speed ResolutionPrint Modes Supplies and Accessories Supplies and Accessories Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Does the printer’s power come ON? Troubleshooting Checklist Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Code, Message Cause RecoveryTable B-1. Actions and Warnings PC Printing Calibrations MS Media Sensing SC System Calibrations SS Service StationPD Primer Door PG Purge WP White Point VN VideoNet Stitch Banding Edge Banding BandingBanding Banding Texture Banding Swath Edge Banding Page Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Dryer 1-21,2-13,3-31 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6