XPJ461UF Installation Manual
XPJ461UF Installation Manual
XPJ461UF Installation Manual
Startup Guide
Unpacking and Initial Setup
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Leveling Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Printer Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Test printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing MUTOH Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Viewing Operation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
• Unauthorized copying or duplication of the whole or part of the contents of this Guide is prohibited.
• Every care has been taken in writing the contents of this Guide, but please contact MUTOH or the dealer you purchased the
product from if you find any unclear, erroneous or otherwise unsatisfactory content in the Guide.
• Please be aware that MUTOH will not be liable in any way for failures or accidents that result from handling or operating the
printer according to any procedures other than those set forth in this Guide.
• Company names and product names that appear in this Guide are registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Site Preparation
1 Site Preparation
• Avoid water.
1,388 mm
Printer Size
Rear 450 mm Width × Depth : 1,188 mm × 972 mm
150 mm
50 mm
1,872 mm
Height : 597 mm
Note
The above minimum installation space does not include working space. Use this information when you want to install this printer as close
to the wall as possible.
Make sure to secure sufficient working space to safely use the printer.
Important!
When placing the printer on the work table, the right side of the printer should not be more than 300 mm away from the right-
hand edge of the work table. If it has more space, the drain tube may not reach to the container when emptying the waste ink tank.
2 Site Preparation
• Choose the work table and floor that can safely support the weight of this product.
CAUTION
The total weight of printer is 95 kg.
If the work table and floor do not have sufficient load capacity, it can lead to injury from a fall.
The installation site must meet the power specification and environmental requirements below.
Power Specification
• Printer:
Environmental Requirements
• Operating condition:
• Printing Condition:
• Change rate
Without ink filled: Up to 6 months (Temperature: -20°C to 60°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%, non condensing)
With ink filled: Up to 30 days*1*2 (Temperature: 5°C to 30°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%, non condensing)
*1Follow the procedure "Daily Maintenance" in the operation manual to perform daily maintenance.
*2Always leave the printer in sleep mode and check the remaining ink level once a week.
Site Preparation 3
• Ink Storage Condition:
- UH21 ink:
Temperature: -10°C to 50°C (The storage period between 40 ℃ and 50 ℃ should be up to one month)
Humidity: 5% to 85%, non condensing
- US11 ink:
Temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Humidity: non condensing
Temperature: -10°C to 50°C (The storage period between 40 ℃ and 50 ℃ should be up to one month)
Humidity: 5% to 85%, non condensing
4 Site Preparation
Unpacking
1 Unpacking
Before unpacking, read the instructions below and prepare the necessary items.
Unpacking Preparation
• The items listed below are required for installation and initial setup.
Phillips-head
Computer: 1 Ethernet cable: 1 Power cord: 1
screwdriver: 1
* * *
*Paper/ Cloth:
It is used to cover the work table or
floor when emptying the waste ink
tank. Please prepare one that you can
□Low tack tape: 1 □Paper/ Cloth* discard.
Important!
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
• OS: Windows 10 (32bit/64bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32bit/64bit), Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
• CPU: Intel (R) Core (TM) i5 / i7
• Memory: 8GB minimum
• Network: 100BASE-TX Ethernet port and 100BASE-TX Ethernet cable (Category 5 or later)
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) above are accessories or supplies.
Unpacking 5
Unpack the product.
• Minimum four people are required for unpacking and moving this product.
CAUTION
• When taking out the product from the packing box, remove the plastic sheet wrapped around the
product, then take out the product. This will prevent slip and damage to the product.
• Keep the product level while moving it.
[1] Open the packing box and take out the items listed below.
Printer body
Accessory box
When lifting this product, always grab the handles under the printer.
CAUTION Holding rear side or sides of the printer or front panel can result in damage to the printer.
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[2] Check if the followings are included.
* *
* * * *
* * * *
* * * *
* * * *
* * * *
* * *
□Media height guide : 1 □Drain tube valve clamp : 1 □Table : 1 □Screws securing the table : 2
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) above are in the accessory box.
Unpacking 7
8 Unpacking
Installing
2 Installing
• Minimum four people are required for unpacking and moving this product.
CAUTION
• When taking out the product from the packing box, remove the plastic sheet wrapped around the
product, then take out the product. This will prevent slip and damage to the product.
• Keep the product level while moving it.
[1] Use the grab handles under the printer and lift the printer onto the installation location. A minimum of four people are
required for the installation.
[2] Remove the packing tapes from the covers on the printer.
[3] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
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[5] Remove the screw, and remove the head fixing plate.
• Slide the head fixing plate leftward to take it out.
Important!
Do not scratch any of the components around the UV-LED lamp with the
fixing plate. This could affect print quality.
×1
[6] Remove the protective material under the FFC cable
[7] Use the hexagon wrench to remove eight screws, then remove two
table fixing plates.
×8
[8] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.
Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover.
CAUTION If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage the printer.
Important!
Keep the UV-LED lamp fixing plate, head fixing plate, table fixing plates and screws for next use.
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Attach the waste ink tank to the printer.
[1] Use four screws (M3x6) to attach the waste ink tank holder to the right side of the printer.
Align the slotted holes on the holder with the mounting holes on the printer and secure with the screws.
Slotted hole
×4
[2] Use two screws (M3x6) to attach the drain tube valve clamp to the right side of the printer.
×2
[3] Place the waste ink tank on the waste ink tank holder.
• Place the tank on the waste ink tank holder.
• Insert the waste ink drain tube into the tank.
Important!
Make sure that the tube is fully inserted into the hole of the waste ink tank cap. This will prevent any ink leakage.
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[4] Check that the drain tube valve of the drain tube is closed. Hook the drain tube valve on the clamp, then close the
clamp cover.
Closed
[5] Use seven screws (M3x6) to attach the waste ink tank cover to the right
side of the printer to cover the waste ink tank.
×7
Follow the steps below to connect the power cord and LAN cable.
[2] Connect the power cord and LAN cable to the printer.
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[3] Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Installing 13
Adjusting left-to-right level of the printer
3 Leveling Printer
Checking levelness
• Do not open or close the cover while you are off balance.
CAUTION You may pinch your finger or get injured.
• Hold the handle of the front cover and gently open or close the cover.
If excessive force is applied to the cover, it will shorten its life or will damage to the printer.
[1] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
[2] Use the supplied levels to check if the printer is level left to right.
Position it in the center of following two places to check for levelness:
[3] Check if the position of the air bubbles in the two levels are the same.
OK NG (The bubble does not have to be centered.)
• If the bubbles in both levels are not in the same position as in "NG"
example, adjust the left-to-right level.
"Adjusting left-to-right level" P. 15
• If the bubbles are in the same position as in "OK" example, the left-
to-right level adjustment is not needed.
"Turn on the power" P. 16
14 Leveling Printer
Adjusting left-to-right level
[1] Using the double open end spanner, turn the lower nut of all two
leveling adjusters as shown in figure left to slightly lift the printer
rubber feet away from the table.
[2] Use the supplied levels to check if the printer is level left to right.
Position it in the center of following two places to check for levelness:
[3] Adjust the leveling adjuster on the side where it is tilting the most.
• Use the double open end spanner supplied with the printer.
• In the following example, the right side is too low. The leveling adjuster on the right front of the printer should be adjusted.
Printer
Printer
Note
First check the levelness at all two places and then level the printer.
When leveling printer, make sure that a printer rubber feet will not be lifted more than 15 mm away from
WARNING the installation surface.
The leveling adjuster will come off from the printer and it may result in personal injury.
Leveling Printer 15
[4] • If the position of the bubbles are the same on both sides, move to
OK NG Step 5.
• If not the same, go back to Step 3 to adjust the left-to-right level
again.
[5] Once the printer is leveled, tighten the upper nut of all two adjusters
with the supplied spanner until it reaches to the printer.
Important!
Check that all upper nuts of leveling adjusters (x2) reach to the printer. This will ensure the left-to-right level of the printer.
[2] Press the Power button on the front panel until the message
“Welcome” appears on the panel.
• The LED light on the front panel will turn on.
• The printer will start mechanical initialization.
Note
When the message "Welcome" appears and the LED lights on the panel turns on,
release the button.
16 Leveling Printer
Checking the levelness
[1] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
• If the sensor lights up orange, level the printer until the green light
turns on.
"If the obstacle sensor lights up orange" P. 17
Note
With this condition, the printer cannot perform printer initialization, so an error message will appear on the front panel.
Follow the steps below to level the printer until the obstacle sensor lights up green.
[1] • Place the supplied levels on the base table as shown on the left and
adjust the left-to-right level. To adjust the levelness of the printer,
see the following section.
"Adjusting left-to-right level" P. 15
• Once the printer is level, check that the sensor lights up green and
remove the level from the printer.
[2] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.
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[3] Press the Power button until the message “Power off” appears on the
front panel.
• The keys on the operation panel light out.
Note
When the message "Power off" appears on the panel, release the Power button.
Note
When the message "Welcome" appears and the LED lights on the panel turns on,
release the button.
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Printer Initial Setup
4 Printer Initial Setup
Note
Use one of the following methods to run the initial setup.
• Follow the instructions in the Startup Wizard to set up the settings via computer.
"Initial Setup Flow via Startup Wizard" P. 19
• Follow the instructions in this Guide to set up the settings from front panel.
"Initial Setup Flow via Front Panel" P. 21
Install ink cartridges into the printer and perform ink charging.
Run a nozzle check print and perform cleaning until all nozzles are clear.
Note
• Make sure to install MSM stored in the supplied CD.
[2] Use the LAN cable to connect the printer to your computer.
Note
• The Startup Wizard will start up automatically.
• It does not automatically start, right click the icon of CD-ROM drive, open
the contents of CD with [Open], and double click MpTotalInst.exe.
Note
• Please keep the supplied CD at hand. You will need it for reinstallation.
• If lost, you can download from MUTOH Club (user registration is required).
(MUTOH Club) https://club.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser
Choose and configure the language, unit of length, temperature, and network setting from the front panel.
Install ink cartridges into the printer and perform ink charging.
Run a nozzle check print and perform cleaning until all nozzles are clear.
Front panel
The printer has a touch-screen panel located on the front right of the printer. The active keys are lit up on the panel for guidance.
• Tap: Lightly touch the key with your finger, then immediately release.
[4] Select to show or hide the ink level indication on the front panel.
Remain Ink:
Use or to select the setting, and then tap [Enter].
Off
[8] Selects how to turn off the printer beep sound when an error occurs.
Alert Buzzer: • For unattended printing, you can select “Off” setting to avoid continuous
Off buzzer beep.
Use or to select the setting, and then tap [Enter].
Step 2 Activation
When the message on the left appears, use one of the following
Activation required methods to activate the printer.
"Activation through the front panel" P. 23
"Activation through Internet" P. 24
Note
While “Activation required” is displayed, you can return the initial setting flow (e.g. IP Address etc.) by tapping .
Note
To obtain the activation code, please contact your local MUTOH dealer to send it by
email.
[3] When the message on the left appears, long press the Power button
Activation Succeeded to power off the printer.
Reboot Printer • When the message “Power Off” appears on the panel, release the Power
button.
Wait for a few seconds and long press the Power button to reboot the
printer.
When the message on the left appears on the front panel, follow the
Activation required instructions on the Printer Activation Guide to activate the printer.
Note
To obtain the activation code and the Printer Activation Guide, access to MUTOH Club
from the following URL and click “Register” to complete the user registration.
https://club.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser/
Note
While “Activation required” is displayed, you can return the initial setting flow (e.g. IP Address etc.) by tapping [Menu].
[2] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
Important!
• Do NOT touch the cleaning wiper rubber with your bare hand.
If finger oil gets on the rubber, it will damage the print head.
• Wear protective gloves when installing the cleaning wiper.
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Follow the steps below to perform initial cleaning and initial ink charging.
Items Required:
• Cleaning bag: ×6
• Ink bag: ×6
4-color setting: Magenta ×2, Cyan ×2, Black, Yellow
6-color setting: Black, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Varnish, White
Note
While “Ink Charge Start -> Enter” is displayed, you can return the initial setting flow (e.g. IP Address etc.) by tapping .
[2] When the message on the left appears, check that the waste ink level
Empty Waste Ink Tank in the waste ink tank is either empty or low, and then tap [Enter].
then Tap Enter
No
Note
(When you use your printer for the first time or after you replace the waste ink tank) If no or small amount of waste fluid is collected in the waste ink tank,
you may not be able to drain fluid out of the tank.
When the cleaner filling is complete, the message on the left will
Remove Cartridges appear.
Next -> Enter
CAUTION
Do not touch uncured UV ink with bare hands.
• Skin or eye contact with UV curable ink may cause skin inflammation or allergic reaction.
For this operation, be sure to wear the supplied gloves (or solvent resistant gloves) and
goggles to prevent ink from contacting with your eyes or skin.
• If glove becomes contaminated with ink, replace it with new.
• If protective clothing becomes contaminated with ink, immediately remove and wash for re-
use.
• If ink gets on skin, immediately wash with soap and plenty of water for 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice/attention if irritation or inflammation are present.
• If ink gets in eyes, flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice/
attention immediately.
• If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately and do not induce to vomiting. Seek medical advice/
attention.
Important!
The capacity of the waste ink tank is 2,000 ml. Make sure to prepare a container with at least 2,000 ml capacity.
Note
If no or small amount of waste fluid is collected in the waste ink tank, you may not be able to drain fluid out of the tank.
[2] Using a paper or cloth that you can discard, cover the floor or work table just under the waste ink tank.
[3] • Wear the rubber gloves (white) over the polyethylene gloves (pink).
• Wear personal protective equipment such as goggles, protective mask or
clothing.
+ +
[4] Open the cover of the drain tube valve clamp, then unhook the drain
tube valve to take it out from the clamp.
Important!
Waste ink may splash while draining from the waste ink tank.
Make sure to put the tip of the drain tube valve in the empty container to drain waste ink.
[6] Once you finish emptying the waste ink tank, close the drain tube
Closed valve.
[7] Use a dry cloth to clean the tip of drain tube valve.
[8] Hook the drain tube valve on the drain tube valve clamp, then close
the cover.
WARNING
• You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid from the printer in compliance with Wastes Disposal and Public
Cleansing Act and local ordinances. Delegate disposal to an industrial waste disposal contractor.
• Waste fluid from this printer is harmful to aquatic organisms. Do not allow waste fluid to reach sewage or natural water
systems.
• Keep out of direct sunlight and store the waste fluid container in a cool, dark place.
• Do not mix waste ink with any other chemicals (e.g. oxidation agent) or solutions, even in a small amount. This will
produce heat and will cause container melting or liquid leakage.
[3] Prepare the new ink cartridge and follow the instructions below to
3 sec. invert it to mix the ink.
• Face the ink spout side upwards for 3 seconds.
• Invert it and count for 3 seconds.
• Repeat 10 times.
Note
3 sec. x 10
You do not have to agitate varnish ink before use.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt the following actions during ink charging:
• Power off the printer.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Open the front cover.
• Move the printer.s
[5] Once the ink has been filled, the message on the left will appear on
Media End the panel.
PG: Low • The ink charging is complete.
Items Required:
• Media (A4 size)
Note
If place the optional vacuum table, follow the operation manual of optional vacuum table.
[2] Hold the handle on the front cover to gently open it.
close cover.
[3] Check the orientation of the standard table supplied with the printer.
• The side with the adjusters comes front.
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[4] Place the standard table on the table base.
• Fit the bottom of the table to the width of the table base.
[5] Slide the table to the end until the registration pins on the table base
fit into the notches on the bottom of the table.
×2
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[2] Turn the PG handwheel to raise the table to the top.
• Turn the PG handle anti-clockwise.
• There is 1 mm scale on the left side of the PG handwheel. The table
can be raised up to 70 mm.
Important!
• When the table is raised to the top, make sure that the red upper limit
line on the top of the scale should not be visible.
• After lifting up the table all the way, do not turn the table updown dial
any further, as doing so could damage the printer.
The same applies when lowering the table all the way.
Note
• If the screws on the side of the table do not rotate easily, use the hexagon
wrench to loosen.
• When looking from the front of the printer, turn the screw on the left to the
back.
• Turn the screw on the right to the front.
(Rotate it anti-clockwise.)
[4] Place the media height guide over the front side of the table.
• Make sure that the media height guide is placed on the side plate
on both sides.
[5] Loosen two thumb screws with nuts securing two adjusters on the
front side of the table.
• Rotate them anti-clockwise.
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[6] Rotate the thumb screws on each adjuster to raise the table to the top.
• Rotate them clockwise.
• Raise the table until the media height guide is lifted off the plates on
both sides.
Note
If the table does not raise smoothly, try to loosen the thumb screws of the
adjusters on both sides (Once leveled, tighten the thumb screws).
[7] Rotate the thumb screws on each adjusters to lower the table until the
media height guide contacts the plates on both sides.
• Rotate them anti-clockwise.
Note
If the media height guide does not lower smoothly, try to loosen the thumb
screws of the adjusters on both sides (Once leveled, tighten the thumb
screws).
[8] Good Not good Check that no gap is present between the media height guide and
table.
• If gap exists due to levelness of the table, use the adjusters to level it.
[9] Tighten two adjuster nuts on the front side of the table.
• Turn the nut clockwise to tighten.
[10] Position the media height guide over the bottom side of the media.
• Place it on the plates on both sides of the table.
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[11] Loosen the thumb screws with nuts securing the adjusters on both
sides of the table (one each).
• Rotate them anti-clockwise.
[12] Repeat Step 6 through Step 8 to level the back side of the table.
• Use the adjusters on both sides of the table to level the back side.
Note
• If the screws on the side of the table do not rotate easily, use the hexagon
wrench to tighten.
• When looking from the front of the printer, turn the screw on the left to the
front.
• Turn the screw on the right to the back.
(Rotate it clockwise.)
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3. Adjusting the table’s height
[3] Place the media height guide on the side plates over the table.
• Make sure that the media height guide is placed on the side plates on both
sides..
[4] Turn the PG handwheel to raise the table to the position where the
media touches the media height guide.
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[5] • Remove the media height guide.
• Close the PG handwheel cover.
[6] Hold the position shown on the left and gently close the cover.
[1] Tap .
Set media, then
Note
If the table is still positioned too high, the following will appear in the order
given: “Obstacle Detected Tap [∨] key”.
Tap and readjust the table’s height.
On
Note
• This menu only appears when the User Type are selected for the first time.
• If you select “On”, you will have to input the media width, media length and origin position after tapping each time you set a media on the
table.
• If you select “Off” via , “Ready to Print” will be displayed after tapping each time you set a media on the table.
In that case, the currently selected User Type values will be used for the media width, media length and origin position.
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[3] Use the or to input the media width.
**:Width:
Tap [Enter].
(30 - 483) 483 mm
Note
• These menu items will only appear if “On” is set for “Detailed-Set”.
Note
Any value from 30 mm to 329 mm can be set for the length.
Note
any value between the following range can be entered:
PF value: 0.0 to 309.0
CR value: 0.0 to 463.0
[6] The LED pointer shows the position where the printer will start printing. To
**:Origin: change the print start position,
PF: 0.0 CR: 0.0 • Use or to move the table forward/backward.
• Use or to move the LED pointer leftward/rightward.
• Tap [Enter].
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The message on the left will appear.
Please Wait
Type 1
Important!
If you run a nozzle check print immediately after the initial ink charging, the following symptoms may occur:
• lines are faded.
• patterns are partially missing.
In such cases, follow the instructions on the operation manual “Menu 3: Cleaning” to perform “Little Charge”.
If it does not help to solve the problem, leave the printer for one hour or more, then perform cleaning or “Little Charge” again.
If the problem still persists, contact your local MUTOH dealer.
• Nozzle Check B - Prints the nozzle check patterns on a colored background, to make it easy to see the white ink nozzle’s
condition.
"For the Nozzle Check B pattern printing" P. 40
Note
• “Nozzle Check B” will only appear in the menu if the printer is set to 6-color configuration.
• When using white ink, colored media, transparent films or semi-transparent films (such as OHP film, tracing paper and more) are recommended to use for
nozzle check.
Type 1
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[3] Tap .
K K M M C C Y Y 4 Color
VA VA K M C Y WH WH 6 Color
Note
Printer information (Data and time printed, serial number, firmware version) is printed next to the pattern.
Type 1
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[4] Menu2
• Use to choose “Menu 2: Test Print”.
• Tap [Enter].
Test Print
VA VA K M C Y WH WH WH WH 6 Color
Note
• The figure above is an example of the Nozzle Check B pattern. In this example, non-colored background area is shown in gray.
• Printer information (Data and time printed, serial number, firmware version) is printed next to the pattern.
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2. Perform cleaning
Type 1
[2] Tap .
Normal
Long
• If the problem persists, repeat normal cleaning until all nozzles are clear.
For the details of cleaning, see the operation manual “Head Cleaning”.
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Installing MUTOH Status Monitor
4 Installing MUTOH Status Monitor
Before you start printing an image, MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) must be installed on your computer.
After installing MSM, follow the instructions on the MSM operation manual to configure MSM initial setup and printer
registration.
MUTOH Status Monitor Operation manual “Initial Setting”
• The CD supplied with your printer contains the following software and operation manual:
MUTOH LFP Finder When you set up the printer using the Startup wizard, assign IP address to your
printer, so that it can communicate with the computer.
Printer driver Sends print data from the computer to the printer. It also allows to change the print
settings.
Note
If you use the Windows printer driver, select the ink type and the ink configuration settings
of your printer (see “Displaying the Printing Preferences screen of printer driver” of the
Operation Manual).
MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) Allows you to view printer status, change printer’s settings and run a test printing.
MUTOH Layer Editor Enhance the layer printing capability of the printer driver and Layout and Print Tool 2.
Manuals (for printer and software) To view the operation manual, see "Viewing Operation Manual" P. 46.
The following documents are available in the PDF format.
• XPJ-461UF Operation manual “Operations and Maintenance Methods”
• XPJ-461UF Startup Guide (This manual)
• XPJ-461UF Driver User’s Guide
• MUTOH Status Monitor Operation manual
• Layout and Print Tool 2 Operation manual
Important!
• Make sure to install MSM stored in the supplied CD.
Note
• The Startup Wizard will start up automatically.
• If the Startup wizard does not automatically start, right click the icon of CD-
ROM drive, open the contents of CD with [Open], and double click
MpTotalInst.exe.
Note
• Please keep the supplied CD at hand. You will need it for reinstallation.
• If lost, you can download from MUTOH Club (user registration is required).
(MUTOH Club) https://club.mutoh.co.jp/mutoh/guser
When you are not using the printer, always put it into the sleep mode. Do not disconnect the power cord. If you do not put the
printer into the sleep mode, the ink inside the printer could settle out and/or coagulate, causing poor image quality or printer
failure.
Make sure to follow the instructions on the front panel to perform daily maintenance.
If you set the printer’s sleep mode, the printer performs the following operation.
Important!
To leave the printer in sleep mode for seven days or more, perform followings once a week:
• Check the ink level and replace the relevant ink cartridge if “Ink Low” is displayed.
• Agitate the ink cartridges.
Steps
Important!
If you are going to use the sleep mode for a prolonged period of time, first empty the waste ink tank, as follows.
[5] Tap .
Sleep Mode1
Start
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[6] Tap [Enter].
Sleep Mode
Start ー> Enter
Start ー> Enter
[8] Remove the media and the jig on the table, and then tap [Enter].
Unload Media
• The table, carriage and cleaning wiper move to gain access to daily
Please Wait maintenance.
Note
• To set the timer for automatic head cleaning during sleep mode, see “SleepMode 2: SetTmer” of the Operation manual.
• Depending on the elapsed time from the previous automatic maintenance, the printer may automatically execute head cleaning and/or
ink charging, etc., when it exits the sleep mode. Such operation does not depend on the sleep mode settings. It is an automatic
maintenance function of the printer.
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Viewing Operation Manual
4 Viewing Operation Manual
You can view each operation manual stored in the supplied CD as follows:
Important Notice
This system (including the housing and safety device) is a Class 1 laser product.
Laser specifications of this system (including the housing)
Wavelength: 655 nm, maximum output: 390mW or less, pulse duration: 3.0 μs
Complies with IEC 60825-1 Edition 3.0 (2014-05-15). Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser notice No.56 dated May 8, 2019.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in radiation
exposure.
Safety Notices
Failure to follow the instruction may result in minor injury or damage to the product.
CAUTION
Meaning of symbols
Warning symbol Meaning
Indicates an action that must be avoided.
Note
Refer to “Introduction” of operation manual for names of each component in the main body.
Safety Precautions 47
Electrical Shock, Short, and Fire Hazard
WARNING
DO NOT install this product in a location with high Use the designated power cord only.
humidity and dust. Failure to do so could result in an electrical shock or fire.
This could result in an electrical shock or fire.
DO NOT use a damaged power cord. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
This could result in an electrical shock or fire. DO NOT use power strips. This could result in fire.
DO NOT connect or disconnect the power plug with Plug the power cords into the wall outlet that has the
wet hands. earth connection and make sure to connect the earth.
This could result in an electrical shock. If the earth is not connected, an electrical shock or fire
may occur.
DO NOT connect an earth wire to the following places: Make sure to connect an earth wire to the earth
• Gas pipe connection that meets the following requirements:
It has potential risks of fire and explosion. • Earth terminal of power socket
• Earth wire of telephone cables or lighting rods • An earth wire with a copper plate which is buried at
Large current may flow when the lightning strikes. 650 mm or more in the ground.
• Water pipe or faucet Leave ink cartridge from fire or objects with high
It may not work properly if a plastic pipe is connected temperature.
to the pipe. It can cause fire.
DO NOT insert or drop metal or flammable objects Be sure to use the designated power cords.
into the printer through openings such as vent. • Failure to do so could result in an electrical shock or fire.
This could result in an electrical shock or fire. For the designated power cord, please contact your
If foreign objects or liquid accidentally entered the local MUTOH dealer.
inside the product, do not use the printer. • The power cord should have the protective ground
It could result in an electrical shock or fire. terminal and make sure to plug in securely.
Immediately power off the printer and disconnect the • Use the power cords which meet the safety standard,
power plug from the outlet. Then contact the MUTOH voltage and plug shape of the country to use this
customer support. product.
DO NOT block the vent on the product with cloth or Make sure to follow the instruction on this manual to
other materials. plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
If covered, the inside the product gets hot, resulting in Failure to do so could result in fire.
fire.
Follow the precautions below when handling the Never open the covers securing with screws.
power cord. This could result in an electrical shock or damage to the
• Do not modify power cords. printer.
• Do not place heavy objects on power cords.
• Do not bend, twist, or pull on power cords. Ensure that no moisture enters the product.
• Do not route power cords near heating equipment. This could result in an electrical short circuit.
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Installation Precautions
WARNING
When installing this product, avoid the location where
• the floor is not flat and level.
• the product gets vibration from the neighboring devices.
Failure to do so may result in injury from a fall.
CAUTION
DO NOT tilt or turn the product upside down. Keep this product level when moving.
The ink inside the printer may spill.
MUTOH cannot guarantee that the printer can run
properly.
Minimum four people are required for unpacking or Before taking out the printer from the packing box,
moving this product. remove the plastic sheet wrapped around the printer
first.
Failure to do so may cause slip or damage to the product.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations
where children are likely to be present.
Product Handling
WARNING
DO NOT sit on or place heavy objects on the product.
Failure to do so may result in injury from a fall.
CAUTION
During cleaning, please note the followings:
• Wear goggles and/or other protective equipment, so that ink will not get in your eyes.
• Wear gloves, so that ink will not get directly on your hands.
• Always follow the steps to perform daily maintenance.
When moistening the surface of nozzles, do not use the cleaning stick already used to clean the print head circumference,
cleaning wiper or cap circumference. Doing so may result in damage to the print head.
• Always use a new cleaning stick and dampen it with dedicated maintenance cleaner.
DO NOT use non-dedicated maintenance cleaner. It may cause nozzle clogging.
When cleaning the print head circumference, never When cleaning the cleaning wiper, do not touch the
touch the surface of the print head nozzles. cleaning wipers or the head cap unit.
When moving this printer, always empty the waste ink Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner, benzene,
tank even moving short distance. or alcohol.
If ink splashes inside the waste ink tank while being These solvents may cause damage to the paint.
moved, it can cause damage.
Safety Precautions 49
Product Handling (continued)
This product generates the UV light or potentially When loading a new media, make sure to place it on
harmful radiation from the UV-LED lamp. an appropriate position and input correct media
information.
• Avoid direct skin or eye exposure to UV light.
If wrong information is entered, the printer can print on
• Do not stare into the UV-LED lamp while it is on. an unintended position of the table. Once UV ink stains
This will cause damage to your eyes. on the table, it will be cured by UV lamp and will not be
removed from the table.
When handling the front cover or the PG handle cover, Keep the work area well-ventilated.
always use the following safety precautions: Failure to do so may cause nausea from ink odor or fire
• Avoid strong airflow from a fan or an air conditioner hazard.
to install this printer.
If not, it may accidentally close the cover.
• When opening the cover, make sure the cover does
not contact with anyone or anything.
50 Safety Precautions
Ink Handling
WARNING
• You are obligated to properly dispose of waste fluid from the printer in compliance with Wastes Disposal and Public
Cleansing Act and local ordinances. Delegate disposal to an industrial waste disposal contractor.
• Waste fluid from this printer is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid the waste fluid from out flowing to sewage or
natural water systems.
• Keep out of direct sunlight and store the waste fluid container in a cool, dark place.
• Do not mix waste fluid with any other chemicals, even in a small amount.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble Ink cartridges. Before using the ink cartridges on the printer, make
If disassembled, ink may come into contact with your eyes sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
or skin, causing irritation or allergic reaction.
DO NOT drop or hit an ink cartridge. Regarding the ink cartridges, be sure to:
Ink may leak from the cartridge. • Before installing a new ink cartridge, invert the ink
cartridge back and forth to agitate ink.
• Agitate ink in the cartridge when prompted on the
front Panel.
Safety Precautions 51
Warning Labels
Warning labels are applied onto the product where special attention is required. Read the messages on the labels and always
follows the instructions. If the labels are peeled off or become dirty, contact your local MUTOH dealer to get new one.
UV Caution Label:
CAUTION ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
Do not look directly at light.
Avoid prolonged exposure to skin.
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Instruction Labels
The following instructions labels are applied onto the printer to ensure the proper use.
Note
The following marks are for China’s safety standards.
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