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Front Page

The Front Page provides access to the most frequently-used printing and maintenance functions. For advanced configura- tion options, press the Menu key (see “Menu” on page 2-9 for instructions).

Fig. 2-2. Front Page

◆Printer Name — displays the name of the printer as defined on the print server.

◆Online/Offline — returns the printer to the Ready screen, when it is online and ready to receive print jobs.

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Contents

DisplayMaker Legacy 72SI, 98SI Part Number Legal notices Revision Description Revision LogIii Regulatory Statements DOC Canada Telecommunications Network Statement Ink and Media, shows you how to install ink and media About This Manual Vorsicht ConventionsHinweis Vii Viii Table of Contents Ink and Media Maintaining the Printer Calibrating the PrinterReport Individual Bad Jets Clear Individual Bad Jets Index Technical SpecificationsTroubleshooting Xii Getting Started Getting Started Operating Requirements Electrical Environmental Important Operating Notes Operating Requirements Operating Requirements Safety Warnings Operating Requirements Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Power Up the Printer Daily Startup Workflow Overview Server sends the image to the printer for printing 600x300 PrintingPrint server RIPs the job Workflow Overview Parts Overview Front view Index Description Parts Overview Pinch rollers grip the media during loading and printing Parts Overview Rigid sheet-fed Roll-fed to takeup Dryer fan positions Special Features Special FeaturesPrintheads Ink System Calibration Media Handling Automatic color calibration uses an onboard photodiode Performance and Ease-of-Use Special Features Using the Control Panel Overview Front Navigation Keys Menu Menu Tree Ready Screen Front Menu OverviewReady Status Screen Front Menu Tip Overview Front Media Info, Ink Info screens Front Front Front Navigation Keys Key Description Calibrate Printer MenuMenu Ally monitors the supply spool to detect when it runs out Automatically disabled after all calibration prints are finTakeup Tension adjusts the media takeup tension, which Media. You can use this menu option to disable media out Select the shortest delay that permits complete drying Weight media such as paper or fabricsDrying Delay a drying delay slows throughput media Excess Ink Sensor enables you to disable the excess ink Margin Settings Expert/Novice Messages Novice mode presents Warn Maintenance Service Printer User Diagnostics Print Menu Tree Menu Tree Menu Tree User Diagnostics MaintenanceService Printer Calibrate Printer Media InkInk and Media Ink System Overview Idle Jet Maintenance Print mode menu appears, with these options Selecting a Print Mode General Printing Tips Checking Jet Health Checking Jet Health Print Prime Bars Purge-n-Wipe Printheads To purge-n-wipe all sixteen printheads Side effect of repeated single-color purges is clogged Print Jet-Out LinesPressure is applied to each printhead, but a possible Jets in other colors. Repeated single-color purges Loading a Full Ink Box When to Load InkLoading Ink Off OK Connect the ink supply tube to the ink box Loading Ink Loading Ink Cap the Printheads Capping PrintheadsCapping the Printheads Ping station, wear latex gloves to prevent staining Your hands during this procedureSince some ink may spill from the film-wrapped cap Press the ! Proceed key to uncap the printheads Print the prime bars Press the ! Proceed keyPurge the printheads Loading Roll-Fed Media Supply only Spool sleeve Loading Roll-Fed Media Loading Roll-Fed Media Below. This enables you to print on either side of the media Media settings Loading Roll-Fed Media Press the ! key to continue Control panel displays a numeric keypad Tip Unloading Cutting Roll-Fed Media Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media Disabling the supply-out detection feature Pin by installing the spool backwards, with the pinMotor by installing the takeup spool pin release tool Media to buckle or causing other media feed prob Respool Media Respooling MediaRespooling Media Press the ! Proceed key to respool the media Loading Rigid Media 13. Media settings Loading Rigid Media Enter the length of the media Press the ! key 16. Using the pinch roller release block With 90 degree corners, you can align it with Push the media up against the media alignment toolIf the media is not square opposite edges parallel Fence on the input rear table. First, ensure that For tips on printing edge-to-edge, see Edge-to-Edge Reloading Rigid Media 18. Reload media Reloading Rigid Media Set of tips and techniques for printing on rigid Contact Technical Services at 800 925-0563 orMacDermid ColorSpan has developed an extensive Media, including edge-to-edge and double-sided From Menu Printer Settings Print Position, center Printer SetupFrom Menu Printer Settings Margin Settings, set Media Properties Loading and Squaring the Media Example Document Design Media Properties Printer Setup 23. Edge-to-edge printing terminology There will be less skew tolerance before the printer Media skew before displaying the error messageIf you set the overprint distance to a smaller number Reports too much skew. If you set a larger overprint Media Wizard To return to the Media Wizard menu, press the ! Proceed key Media Wizard Media Wizard Press ! to select a setting, or to cancel Press the , or keys repeatedly to select a settingSetting Heater Temperatures Setting Heater Temperatures Calibrating the Printer Calibrating the Printer When to Calibrate Or Manual Jet Mapping Printer prints an AutoJet report AutoJetAutoJet AutoTune AutoTune Media Feed Media Feed Manual Calibrations Manual X Head Registration Manual Calibrations Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the heads Manual calibration see Auto Calibrations on AutoBiDi Calibration is the automatic version of thisCalibration. Try AutoBiDi first before running this 4-20 for details Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each of the twelve heads For best results, print the prime bars and purge AutoJet is the automatic version of this calibrationSee AutoJet on page 4-3 for details Printheads as necessary to ensure the maximum Printer prints a jet map test pattern Report Individual Bad Jets Press , and to select a head number, then press ! Proceed Clear Individual Bad Jets View Current Bad Jets Clear All Bad Jets Press Jet Status Lines Default Registration Data Auto Calibrations Choose whether to perform a Purge-n-Wipe AutoSet Summary Calibration Summary Straightening the Media Path Load media Image Sensor Calibration Linearization Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Task Description Interval Weekly or as needed Interval As needed Maintenance Schedule Task Description Interval At control panel warning Clean the Rail and Bearings Location of rollers, bearings, and rail Clean the Rail and Bearings Cleaning the Encoder Strip Clean the left and right inside bearings Close the stopcock valve on the drain tube Empty Excess InkEmpty Excess Ink Printhead Maintenance Procedures Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets Cleaning Clogged Ink JetsPurge-n-Wipe Manual Cloth Wipe Solvent-soaked Cleaning pad Using the cleaning foam pad on the service station Cleaning the Service Station Doctor Blade Quality after changing the head height, perform a Set the Printhead and Camera HeightIf you notice an unacceptable change in color ColorMark color calibration linearization on a Printer Settings Set the Printhead and Camera Height Do not allow any part of the gauge to touch Platen after setting the head height. If the gauge isReplacement Printheads, and do not leave the gauge on Remove the carriage cover Camera enclosure mounting screws Press to calibrate the service station, or to continue Set the camera height Calibrate the Service Station Calibrate the Service Station 10. Service station alignment Press ! Proceed Pin plate Wiper Printhead Replace Ink Filters Replace Ink Filters Tighten the filter clamp Filters Extended Power Down and Restart Power Down Cap the printheads Switch the power switch to the off positionRecover missing jets Heads Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Specifications Specifications Required electrical circuit Operating Inkjet Maintenance Performance Supplies and Accessories MacDermid ColorSpan Supplies Sales Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Does the printer’s power come ON?Page Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty Claims Warranty Claims Causes that are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty Diagnostics Diagnostics Table B-1. Actions and Warnings Code, Message Cause What to Do Printer. If it will not cool, unplug IS-90 91 92 93 94 color Pump LS Image Sensor SP Supply Too high VS-3 Vacuum Pressure Not Recov- ering World Wide Web Mailsupport@colorspan.com Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Loading 2-7,3-16,3-29 reloading 2-7,3-36unloading 2-7,3-25 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6