NovaJet® 500/630/700 Series Printer Quick Start Guide

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Printer Quick Start Guide
P/N 212528-05 Rev. AA
(Text P/N 212529-1 Rev. H
Copyright © ENCAD, Inc. 1999-2001
ENCAD®, NovaJet®, CADJET®, NovaXsell™, Posterizer™, Vivid Extend™
(VX), Graphic Extended™ (GX), Graphic Standard Plus™ (GS Plus) and
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the express written permission of: ENCAD, Inc., 6059 Cornerstone Court
West, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.
Revision History
Rev. A
Rev. B
Rev. C
Rev. D
Rev. E
Rev. F
Rev. G
Rev. H
April 1999
May 1999
June 1999
August 1999
March 2001
March 2001
June 2001
July 2001
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NovaJet® 500/630/700 Series
NovaJet 500/630/700 Series Printer Quick Start Guide
Other reference materials
In addition to this guide, the following additional documentation is included with your
printer:
NovaJet System CD-ROM - the system CD-ROM contains:
• Printer Reference Guide, which provides complete reference information regarding
the printer's options;
• Quality Primer, a guide to help you get high-quality output from your NovaJet
printer;
• HP-GL/2 Guide, provides reference information regarding the HP-GL/2 features of
your printer.
• Maintenance Guide, instructions for maintaining your NovaJet printer;
• Sample print files;
• Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 drivers*; and
• other software.
* Note that the NovaJet 500 and 700 Windows drivers on the System CD are series
drivers. The NovaJet 500 driver also supports the NovaJet 505. The NovaJet 700
driver also supports the NovaJet 750.
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Contents
NovaJet Printer Models ............................................................................. 5
Unpacking your printer ............................................................................. 5
Assembling the printer stand .................................................................... 6
Assembling the dryer on the NovaJet 500, 505, 630 and 700 .................... 8
Assembling the dryer on the NovaJet 750 ............................................... 10
Removing protective shipping material .................................................... 12
Connecting power and your computer ..................................................... 12
Using the control panel ........................................................................... 12
Choosing menu functions ....................................................................... 13
Setting the language .............................................................................. 13
Loading media ........................................................................................ 14
Using the second feed roll ...................................................................... 16
Using the optional takeup roll ................................................................. 17
Moving the carriage ................................................................................ 19
Installing the cutter ................................................................................. 19
Filling the ink reservoirs .......................................................................... 20
Inspecting the ink cartridges ................................................................... 21
Installing the 500 series ink cartridges .................................................... 21
Priming the 500 series ink delivery lines ................................................. 23
Installing the 630/700 series ink cartridges ............................................. 26
Installing needle assemblies and priming the 630/700 ink delivery lines .. 27
Installing needle assemblies and priming the NovaJet 736 or 750 ink
delivery lines .................................................................................... 31
Printing the color test ............................................................................ 35
Printing the prime pattern ....................................................................... 36
Clogged jets ........................................................................................... 37
Aligning the ink cartridges ...................................................................... 38
Paper axis calibration ............................................................................. 41
Cartridge recognition .............................................................................. 41
Pausing the printer ................................................................................. 42
Canceling a print .................................................................................... 42
Registering your printer .......................................................................... 42
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Quick Start
Congratulations on your purchase of a NovaJet wide format color printer. This
guide gives you details on the following:
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unpacking and assembling the printer
loading media
filling ink reservoirs
installing ink cartridges
installing the media cutter
testing ink cartridges
NovaJet Printer Models
This manual provides instructions for the NovaJet 500, 630 and 700 series
printers. There may be more than one printer model in each series. When the
manual refers to the 500, 630 or 700 printer, it refers to all printer models within
that series. Any features or functionality unique to one printer model will be
noted. The NovaJet 700 Windows driver on the System CD is a 700 Series
driver that also supports the NovaJet 750. The following table lists the printer
models that are currently available.
N o v a J e t P r in te r M o d e ls
5 0 0 S e r ie s
6 3 0 S e r ie s
7 0 0 S e r ie s
N ovaJet 500
N ovaJet 630
NovaJet 700
N ovaJet 505
NovaJet 736
NovaJet 750
Unpacking your printer
The printer is quite large and heavy. Two people (or a forklift) are recommended
to move the box. Before assembly, you may want to measure halls and elevators
to determine whether the unit should be assembled in the area where it will be
used.
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Assembling the printer stand
1
Locate the box containing the printer head and turn it upside down.
Open and remove the Accessory box which contains the screws and
screwdriver to use for the next steps.
2
Open the box containing the stand and remove the stand and feet
from the box.
3
Note that each foot has two casters, only one of which locks. Attach
the feet to the stand legs using the screwdriver and screws provided
in the setup box. Locate the casters so that they are diagonally
opposite each other. Lock the casters to prevent the stand from
rolling during subsequent assembly.
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One of the stand legs has a connector on it. Pull the connector from
the access hole in the leg and remove the tiewrap holding the
connector in place. Attach the connector to the receptacle on the
bottom of the print head. Note: The NovaJet 736 does not include
the leg connector. Orient the stand legs so that the roll holder
brackets are facing the center of the printer head and align with the
holes in the bottom of the printer head. Attach both stand legs to the
printer head using the screwdriver and eight screws contained in the
Accessory box. Note: To help ensure that the legs seat properly,
attach screws snugly in opposite corners first. Then, when all
screws are in place, tighten them securely.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch the cable when attaching the leg.
Note: The NovaJet 736 and 750 printers will look slightly diffeent
from the printer in the following illustration. Also, the legs for your
printer may look slightly different.
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Foot
Stand Leg
Attach Connectors
Stand Leg to Printer Head
(Not Required on NovaJet 736)
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Two persons are required to lift the printer. Remove the assembled
printer and stand from the box. Save the boxes and packing
materials in case you need to ship the printer.
Check to be sure that the media sensor is plugged in to the
connector on the right stand leg.
On the NovaJet 736, attache the left and right roll
guides to the back of the printer as shown. Turn
th thumbscrew (blue knob) to secure them in
position.
The NovaJet 505 and 736 does not include a takeup and
dryer system. Proceed to the section on Removing protective shipping material. For all other printers, continue with
the following sections to install the dryer system.
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Assembling the dryer on the NovaJet 500, 505, 630 and 700
Use this section, if you ordered a takeup and dryer for the NovaJet 500, 505, 630
or 700. The following section will describe the installation of a takeup and dryer
system on the NovaJet 750.
1
Remove the wing nut and mount the dryer assembly in the slots
provided at the base of the stand. Be sure fans will blow upward and
toward the printer. Position the dryer assembly to the desired angle.
Replace and tighten the wing nut on the left side.
Set dryer assembly into
the slot on the bracket
Adjust to desired position
and tighten wing nut
2
Plug the dryer connector into the receptacle on the right stand leg.
Media
sensors
Sensor
connector
Dryer
connector
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Affix clamp to bottom
edge of bracket
and tighten thumbscrew
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Check to be sure that the media sensor is plugged into the
connector on the right stand leg.
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Attach the clamp for the grounding strap to the right lower rear edge
of the dryer assembly bracket and tighten the thumbscrew securely
so that the paint is penetrated, ensuring a good ground.
Assembling the dryer on the NovaJet 750
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1
Attach the brackets for the dryer to the stand legs using four size 832 screws. Orient the brackets as shown below. Note: The legs
are shown below without the printer head. Attach the dryer brackets
after the printer head as been attached and the assembled printer
removed from the packing box.
2
Place the dryer on top of the dryer brackets while aligning the guide
pins on the bottom of the dryer with the holes on the dryer brackets.
Secure using four size 8-32 screws.
3
Plug the data cable into both the dryer and right stand leg as shown.
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CAUTION: Never open the dryer. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
CAUTION: This assembly emits heat by radiation.
CAUTION: Once the dryer is plugged in, there is continuous power
to the dryer, even when the printer is turned off.
DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING!
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Plug the power cable from the dryer into the power receptacle on the
back of the printer.
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CAUTION: Never open the dryer. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
Heating Chamber Power Connection/Plug
CAUTION: Once the dryer is plugged in, there is continuous power to the dryer, even when the printer is
turned off.
Removing protective shipping material
CAUTION: Before turning on the printer, make sure to remove the protective
material that secures the carriage. Remove the protective film from the control
panel and remove the tape from the ink reservoir cover. Do not remove black
tape affixed to left and right sides of the carriage assembly.
Connecting power and your computer
An IEEE 1284 parallel cable is required to connect the printer to your PC
computer. If you are using an optional print server, refer to the information
accompanying the print server for installation instructions. If you are using an
optional hardware RIP, refer to the information accompanying the RIP for
installation instructions.
1
Plug the power cord into the power inlet at the rear of the printer.
2
Plug the printer cable into the connector at the rear of the printer. For
connecting to a PC, use an IEEE 1284 parallel cable.
3
To turn on the printer, turn the power switch on at the rear of the
printer. The control panel will display the printer's model name, the
firmware version, status and progress of the power on self-test, and
status.
Using the control panel
The control panel at the right side of the printer includes eight buttons and a
display which indicates modes and settings. An overview is provided here so that
you can load media and ink cartridges. Details on menu options are included in
the Reference Guide on the system CD-ROM. The menu tree in Appendix C of
the Reference Guide also gives you a summary of all the printer modes and their
functions.
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Load Media
Cut
Pause
Reset
Feed Media Menu
Setup Menu
Utility Menu
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Two types of menus are displayed: action menus provide a list of additional
menus or immediate tasks to perform, such as Cut, Load Media, etc. Selection
menus let you view and modify values.
Choosing menu functions
To select a function, press the button adjacent the function displayed.
The display will list options available for the selected function. Press the button
for the option you want and press OK to accept the selection.
Depending on the type of menu, you can return to the previous menu level by
pressing the OK or Exit button. There is no way to immediately return to the
top level menu.
Press the Cancel button to restore the previous setting and exit the menu.
Refer to the Reference Guide on the System CD for a description of all the
menu features.
Setting the language
With the appropriate firmware version, your printer can display menu items and
messages in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese or Korean.
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To change the language
1
Press Setup Menu/User Setup/Language, and select the
language you want.
2
Press OK.
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Loading media
You can use either roll or single sheet media. To ensure straight paper loading
and avoid skewing, be sure to hold the media parallel to the platen. Use the load
lines on the platen as a guide to correctly align the media. Be sure to load from
the back only. Set the media guides to the width of the media.
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IMPORTANT! It is very important to use only ENCAD QIS media with your
printer. Some third party media has been found to generate electrostatic discharge in excess of 20 KV. Emissions of this level can cause arcing between the
lower roller and printer leg. These conditions can be temporary or permanent.
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Depending on the model, the printer can use media up to 60" wide. The rolls can
be heavy, so you may want to have someone help you to load them.
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If your roll media has wrinkled or damaged edges, cut off the damaged part of
the roll prior to loading to prevent the media from jamming in the printer.
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To load roll media on the NovaJet 736
1
Mount the roll media on the back of the printer, orienting it as shown
in the following illustration. Slide the roll holders into the media core,
and tighten the thumbscrews on the roll holders to secure the roll.
2
Insert the media's leading edge into the back of the printer, aligning
the paper edge with the alignment mark on the platen. The printer will
sense the presence of the media and feed it automatically.
Media presence
sensor
Left side view
Feed Roll
Loading roll media
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To load roll media on all other printers
Slide the roll media onto the top roller, orienting it as shown below.
Slide the media guide into the roll core, and tighten the guide to
secure the roll. Insert the media's leading edge into the back of the
printer, aligning the paper edge with the alignment mark on the
platen. The printer will sense the presence of the media and feed it
automatically.
Left side view
Media presence
sensor
Feed
roll
Takeup roll
Media sensors for
feed and takeup
Loading roll media
Note: If you are going to use the optional takeup roll, be sure that a
media core is installed on it. Attach the leading edge of the media
to the takeup roll with three pieces of tape: one at the left, right, and
center of the core. Orient the media as shown in the preceding
illustration.
As printing progresses, media loops down in front of the takeup
core and will be detected by the sensor on the printer stand leg.
The takeup roll will then be activated to roll the media. Be sure not
to block the sensor!
2
Adjust the media edge guides on the back of the printer. 1/16" gap
spacing is optimum.
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Note: The NovaJet 505 does not have the takeup roller as shown in the preceding illustration The 505 has clips on the platen that are designed to hold media in
place while printing. Slide the left clip to adjust for different media sizes. The
clips were specifically designed for bond media and may not be useful with other
medias. If you don't need the clips, they will slide to the side away from the
media.
Using the second feed roll
The second feed roll option is not available to you if you didn't order the optional
takeup and dryer system. The optional takeup roll can also be used as a feed
roll. If you use the optional takeup roll as a feed roll, you cannot use the takeup
system. If you want to use the optional takeup roll as a feed roll, set the printer to
ROLL2 by pressing Setup Menu/Paper Options Menu/Supply Type/Roll2.
Follow the loading instructions in the previous section using the bottom roll.
Left Side View
Media presence
sensor
Feed
Roll2
Media sensors for
feed and take up
Loading Roll Media Using Roll2
Caution: When using the ROLL2 option, the media has a tendency to curl inward
under the bottom roller. This could block the media sensor and prevent the reed
roller from feeding media. Make sure you keep the media turned outward, away
from the media sensor.
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Using the optional takeup roll
Depending on the ambient humidity, temperature, and amount of ink coverage,
you may want to turn on the dryer and/or set a dry time as described in the
Reference Guide on the system CD-ROM. If you are using the dryer, position it
so that the fans blow on the media.
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To use the takeup roll
1
Set the printer to Takeup mode by pressing Setup Menu/Paper
Options Menu, Supply Type/Takeup, then press OK. This enables
the takeup roll and disables the cutter.
2
Install an empty core onto the takeup guides. Be sure that the core
width matches the width of the media you are using.
3
Slide the roll guide into the media core, and secure it by tightening
the locking mechanism.
Since media cores can be shorter than the width of the media,
position the media guide 1/8” from the end of the core and lock it into
place.
Roll guide
Tighten to secure
media roll
4
Press Feed Media Menu/Forward to advance enough media to
allow its leading edge to come to the center of the takeup roll.
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The optional takeup roll allows unattended printing by automatically winding
printed media onto a core. In this mode, the automatic cutter is disabled. When
using this option, be sure that the media sensor on the printer's right leg is not
blocked.
Using at least three pieces of tape, attach the leading edge of the
media to the takeup roll at the left, right, and center of the core.
As printing progresses, the media is looped down in front of the
takeup core until it is detected by the sensor on the printer leg. The
takeup roll is then activated to roll the media.
Be sure not to block the sensor!
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Note: If you are running narrow media, and depending on ambient
temperature and humidity, you may want to set a dry time and/or turn on
the dryer as described in the Reference Guide on the system CD-ROM, if
you are running a long plot. Because of the print speed and the narrow
media, the ink may otherwise not have sufficient time to dry before the
media is rolled onto the takeup core.
To unload the takeup roll
1
Press the Cut button to cut the media.
2
Roll the printed or unused media onto the takeup.
3
Slide the media and core out of the printer.
4
Release the adjustable roll guide.
To load sheet media
1
Press Setup Menu/Paper Options Menu/Supply Type/Sheet.
Then press OK.
2
Load the sheet from the back of the printer, aligning it with the
alignment mark on the platen.
3
Make sure that the media is flat and under the rollers. After a few
seconds, the printer will automatically sense the media's presence
and load it until it reaches the start position on the platen.
Note: On the NovaJet 736, make sure the roll guides are moved out of
the paper path. If not, the paper entering the printer could hit the roll
guides and could cause skewing.
Caution: When using Expanded Margins, cut sheets may fall from the
printer at the end of the print. To avoid this, use Normal Margins for cut
sheet media.
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Moving the carriage
Installing the cutter
A cutter located in the ink cartridge carriage cuts roll media. The printer is
shipped with the cutter installed.
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Be careful when handling the cutter to avoid injury.
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Cutting media with a worn cutter can cause the media to jam and create
a ragged cut line. Replace the cutter to avoid this condition. Do not cut
media on the printer with an external knife, as you could seriously damage the platen and void the warranty.
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To install the cutter
1
Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge button to move the carriage
out from the service station.
2
The cutter fits in the printer on the left side of the carriage. To remove
an older cutter, push the cutter lever down and pull it out. Install the
new cutter by pushing it into the slot until it clicks into place.
3
Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to move the carriage back
into the service station. This ensures that the cutter blade is in the
home position.
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When not in use, the ink cartridges rest in the service station at the right side of
the printer. This device seals the inkjets to prevent them from drying out. With
the power turned on, select Utility Menu/Access Cartridge on the control
panel to move the carriage away from the service station so that you can install,
change, adjust or clean the ink cartridges, change the cutter, or clean the service
station. Caution: Do not move the carriage manually as you could damage
the printer.
Filling the ink reservoirs
The printer can support long, uninterrupted printing runs because of the large
capacity of each of the four ink reservoirs. The ink reservoirs are located in the
printer's left side cover.
Note: On the NovaJet 700, do not add more than 300ml of ink or fill higher than
1 inch from top of the reservoir when running at carriage speeds faster than 5.
The NovaJet 750 reservoirs can be filled to the top.
Note: Refill reservoirs when the ink level is approximately 50ml or 1/4 inch from
the bottom. Allowing ink levels to drop lower increases the risk of getting air in
the ink lines and losing pressure.
Note: The left side of the NovaJet 750 will look different than the following
illustration. The NovaJet 750 has eight reservoirs in an open bay. The left four
reservoirs are attached to the grey lines. The bay under each of the left four
reservoirs is numbered 4, 3, 2, 1: 4 = Yellow (Y), 3 = Magenta (M), 2 = Cyan
(C), 1 = Black (K).
Y
Y
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C
K
To fill the ink reservoirs
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2
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Open the cover on the left side of the printer to access the ink
reservoirs. Unscrew and remove the cap of one reservoir. Open only
one reservoir at a time to prevent contamination with other ink colors.
Make sure the ink color and type matches the reservoir and pour in
the ink. Be sure to use the same type of ink (i.e., VX, GS PLUS, GX,
or GO) in all the reservoirs and ink cartridges. Be sure there is no
excess ink on the inside of the reservoir cap. Replace the cap
loosely on the reservoir - do not overtighten.
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Your printer comes standard with two complete sets of plumbing for
easy changeover between two ink sets. Each of these lines has
color coded quick connect fittings. Be sure that each reservoir is
connected to the same color fitting. To change reservoirs, simply
snap into the appropriate fittings.
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Repeat for the remaining reservoirs, then close the cover.
Inspecting the ink cartridges
Flex
Contact
Area
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Note: Visually inspect each cartridge before installing. Make sure the
blue tape is intact on the jet area of the cartridge. (Do not remove the
tape at this time! The tape will be removed later.) Inspect the IC
chip on the cartridge. Make sure it is secure and in approximately the
location shown on the following figure. If any cartridge is damaged,
contact your dealer for return/replacement of the defective cartridge.
Cartridge
Recognition
Chip
Jet Area
Installing the 500 series ink cartridges
NovaJet 500 series printers use only cartridges specifically designed for the 500
series printer model. It is not compatible with cartridges designed for other
printer models. Use of other cartridges may damage the printer and/or prevent it
from printing. 500 series cartridges ship without ink and must be filled prior to
use. Be sure all cartridges and reservoirs use the same ink type; i.e., GX, VX,
GS Plus, or GO.
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To fill the ink cartridges on the 500 series printer
Note: Before starting, you may want to have paper towels handy and
wear disposable gloves (included in the accessory box).
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Leave the blue tape over the jet area until you are ready to prime the
jet plate.
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Do not touch the jet area or the flex contact area of the ink cartridge.
1
Remove the cap on the squeeze bottle.
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2
Insert the needle of the squeeze bottle into the hole on the top of the
empty ink cartridge. Slowly push it down until it bottoms out, then
retract it by approximately 1/8".
3
Slowly press the bellows, dispensing all of the ink into the ink
cartridge.
4
Recap the squeeze bottle.
5
Hold the cartridge upright so no ink comes out of the top and install
the cartridge into the carriage.
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Caution: do not remove the blue tape yet.
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Attach the cartridge tube assembly to the carriage only.
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Repeat for each cartridge.
Priming the 500 series ink delivery lines
Switch
Sight
Tube
When filling more than one color of ink, be sure to thoroughly wipe any excess
ink from the ink primer before working with the next color to avoid the possibility
of color cross contamination.
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Work with only one ink color at a time to prevent contamination.
To prime the 500 series delivery lines
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Work with one ink color at a time to prevent contaminating another
color.
1
Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to move the carriage to the
position which allows replacement of the ink cartridges.
Note: It is very important that the ink delivery line is not twisted.
Insert the needle into the small hole on the ink primer.
2
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After filling the ink reservoirs and ink cartridges, you will need to prime each of
the four ink delivery lines to establish ink flow through the lines and ink cartridges. The ink primer is provided for this purpose. Be sure it has batteries in it
before continuing.
3
Press the button on the ink primer to activate the vacuum and draw
ink through the line.
4
When ink is visible in the ink primer sight tube, remove the cartridge
needle from the ink primer and quickly insert it into the hole in the top
of the ink cartridge. Be sure the needle is tightly connected.
5
Gently tighten the fitting (about 1/4 turn) to prevent air leaks. Do not
overtighten.
6
Remove the cartridge from the carriage and remove the blue tape
from the jet area of the cartridge.
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Place the suction end of the ink primer over the jet area of the
cartridge. CAUTION! Do not tilt the cartridge up higher than a
30 degree angle. This could cause the cartridge to lose
pressure.
Switch
Sight
Tube
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8
When removing the ink primer, use the silicone tip to wipe and clean
the jet plate. Remember to clean the silicone tip of ink before moving
to the next cartridge.
9
Check that there are no twists in the ink delivery line.
Check for ink on the jet plate. Continuous bleeding of the jet plate
indicates a loss of vacuum in the cartridge or an air leak in the lines.
Correct this before proceeding.
10 Insert the cartridge into the carriage.
11 Print the Prime pattern and then align the cartridges using the Color
Calibration procedure described later in this guide.
Note: Anytime the 500 Series printer is idle, ink in the delivery lines will back up
the lines and will not be visible. This is due to shorter needles used in the
500 Series printers. You may also notice this absence of ink in the lines
immediately after priming the cartridges. This should not cause any
problems, as ink will become visible in the lines shortly after you start
printing.
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Make sure the ink primer is making good contact with the jet area.
Pulse the pump 3 - 5 times, until the ink is visible in the ink primer
sight tube, maintain good contact between the inkjet plate and the
pump for an additional 5 seconds.
Installing the 630/700 series ink cartridges
630/700 series printers use only ENCAD cartridges specifically designed for
NovaJet 630/700 series printers. They are not compatible with cartridges
designed for other printer models. Use of other cartridges may damage the
printer and/or prevent it from printing. 630/700 series ink cartridges ship prefilled
with ink. Be sure all cartridges and reservoirs use the same ink type; i.e., GX,
VX, GS Plus or GO.
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To install the 630/700 series ink cartridges
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Do not touch the jet area or the flex contact area of the ink cartridge.
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Work with only one ink color at a time to prevent contamination.
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Caution: Never manually move the carriage. Injury can result from
unintentional carriage movement.
1
With printer power on, press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to
move the carriage to the position which allows replacement of the ink
cartridges.
2
Cartridges are prefilled and preprimed. Remove the cartridge from
the sealed bag and remove the shipping cap.
3
All Other Printers
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Install the cartridge bottom first into the correct slot on the carrier.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BLUE TAPE FROM THE JET PLATE. Tilt
the cartridge up until it clicks into place. Make sure the cartridge is
firmly seated.
NovaJet 736, 750
Installing needle assemblies and priming the 630/700 ink
delivery lines
Note: If your printer is a NovaJet 736 or 750, do not use this section for priming. Refer to the following section for Installing needle assemblies and
priming the NovaJet 736 or 750 ink delivery lines.
After filling the ink reservoirs, you will need to prime each of the four ink delivery lines to establish ink flow through the lines and ink cartridges using the ink
primer. Be sure it has batteries in it before continuing.
Switch
Sight
Tube
Note: When filling more than one color of ink, be sure to thoroughly wipe any
excess ink from the ink primer before working with the next color to avoid the
possibility of contamination.
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To install 630/700 series tube needle assemblies and prime
the ink delivery lines
1
Snap the tube needle assembly connector into the fitting on the
carrier. Insert the needle into the small hole on the ink primer. There
are two connectors for each cartridge - one is blue and the other is
gray. Be sure that the tube needle assembly is plugged into the
same color connector as the ink reservoir.
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ink from the reservoir into the needle.
3
When ink is visible in the ink primer sight tube (should take 5-10
seconds), remove the cartridge needle from the ink primer and
quickly insert it into the hole in the top of the ink cartridge. Be sure
the needle is tightly connected by turning the fitting clockwise until
finger-tight.
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overtighten. Wait 20 seconds for the ink pressure to stabilize.
Remove the cartridge from the carriage and remove the blue tape
from the jet area of the cartridge. CAUTION! Do not tilt the
cartridge up higher than a 30 degree angle. This could cause
the cartridge to lose pressure.
6
Rotate the cartridge one complete revolution counterclockwise to
ensure that there are no twists in the ink delivery line.
A small amount of ink can be cleaned off the jet plate by dabbing with
a moist, lint-free cloth.
7
Insert the cartridge into the carriage.
8
9
Repeat with each cartridge.
Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to return the carriage to the
service station.
10 Print the color test, prime test pattern and paper axis test as
described later in this guide.
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5
11 If all colors look fine, go on to step 15. If any color drops out, prime
cartridges as necessary, using the ink primer. Place the suction end
of the ink primer over the jet area of the cartridge.
Switch
Sight
Tube
12 Make sure the ink primer is making good contact with the jet area.
sight tube. Maintain good contact between the inkjet plate and the
to the next cartridge.
13 Reprint the color test and prime test pattern. (The paper axis test is
only required when changing media). Inspect to ensure proper
pressure is maintained for each color.
14 Re-prime cartridges as necessary to remove clogs. Manually
bypass (compensate) clogged jets as necessary. Manual
compensation is described later in this guide.
15 Once all cartridges are working correctly, print the color deadband
and color calibration test patterns as described in the section on
Aligning the ink cartridges which follows.
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Installing needle assemblies and priming the NovaJet 736 or
750 ink delivery lines
Switch
Sight
Tube
Your printer is equipped with shutoff valves for the ink delivery lines on the
carriage. When the valve is pushed to the upright position, the ink delivery lines
are closed at the carriage. This maintains negative pressure while installing and
priming the ink delivery lines.
Note: When filling more than one color of ink, be sure to thoroughly wipe any
excess ink from the ink primer before working with the next color to avoid the
possibility of contamination.
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After filling the ink reservoirs, you will need to install needle assemblies and
prime each of the ink delivery lines to establish ink flow through the lines and ink
cartridges using the ink primer. Be sure it has batteries in it before continuing.
(Refer to the Reference Guide on the System CD for information on installing
batteries.)
➪
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To install needle assemblies and prime ink delivery lines
1
Close the ink delivery lines by pushing the valve up.
2
Insert the needle assembly connector into the fitting on the carriage.
There are two connectors for each cartridge - one is blue and the
other is gray. Be sure that the needle assembly is plugged into the
same color connector as the ink reservoir.
3
Open the ink delivery lines by pushing the valve down.
4
Insert the needle into the small hole on the ink primer.
ink from the reservoir into the needle.
6
When ink is visible in the ink primer sight tube (should take 5-10
seconds), close the ink delivery lines by pushing valve up and
remove the cartridge needle from the ink primer. Note: When you
remove the ink primer from the ink delivery lines, continue pressing
button a few seconds to prevent leaking from the ink primer.
7
Insert the cartridge needle into the hole in the top of the ink cartridge.
Be sure the needle is tightly connected by turning the fitting
clockwise until finger-tight.
8
overtighten. Open the ink delivery lines by pushing the valve down.
9
Wait 20 seconds for the ink pressure to stabilize. Remove the
cartridge from the carriage and remove the blue tape from the jet
area of the cartridge. CAUTION! Do not tilt the cartridge up
higher than a 30 degree angle. This could cause the cartridge
to lose pressure.
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5
A small amount of ink can be cleaned off the jet plate by dabbing with
a moist, lint-free cloth.
10 Insert the cartridge into the carriage.
11 Repeat for each cartridge.
12 Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to return the carriage to the
service station.
13 Print the color test, prime test pattern and paper axis test as
described later in this guide.
14 If all colors look fine, go on to step 18. If any color drops out, prime
cartridges as necessary, using the ink primer. Place the suction end
of the ink primer over the jet area of the cartridge.
Switch
Sight
Tube
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to the next cartridge. Note: When you remove the ink primer from
the cartrodge, continue pressing button a few seconds to prevent
leaking from the ink primer.
16 Reprint the color test and prime test pattern. (The paper axis test is
only required when changing media). Inspect to ensure proper
pressure is maintained for each color.
17 Re-prime cartridges as necessary to remove clogs. Manually
bypass (compensate) clogged jets as necessary. Manual
compensation is described later in this guide.
18 Once all cartridges are working correctly, print the color deadband
and color calibration test patterns as described in the section on
Aligning the ink cartridges which follows.
Printing the color test
➪
Printing the color test verifies a proper manual prime and that pressure is set
properly.
To print the color test
1
Be sure media is loaded in the printer.
2
Select Utility Menu/Service Menu/Diagnostics/Color Test.
3
Change the color test percentage to 100% and press OK.
The test prints.
4
Verify that all bands print a solid pattern. This indicates that the
cartridges were properly primed. If it doesn't print a solid pattern, run
the color test again.
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15 Make sure the ink primer is making good contact with the jet area.
sight tube. Maintain good contact between the inkjet plate and the
Printing the prime pattern
Before printing and during printing, the printer wipes the ink cartridge jets at the
service station. This function is user selectable during printing or between prints.
Still, ink cartridge jets can become clogged, especially with prolonged exposure to
the air or with nonuse. Printing the Prime pattern helps to clear the jets and to
check that the ink cartridges fire properly. We recommend that you print the prim
pattern daily to ensure the best possible print quality.
The printer includes a feature called Open Jet Detection and Compensation. This
feature helps maintain optimal print quality and gives you the confidence to print
long, unattended jobs. During multi-pass printing, the printer will automatically
compensate for jets found to be electrically damaged. The only intervention
needed is to verify that there are no clogged jets and then choose which print
mode is most appropriate for your needs. This is done by printing the Prime test
pattern and then setting the print mode accordingly.
➪
To print the prime pattern
1
With media loaded, press Utility Menu/Prime.
A test pattern prints. It should be smooth with no obvious banding.
2
➪
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If the printed results are unsatisfactory, run the test several more
times to unclog the inkjet nozzles.
To interpret the Prime test pattern
The test pattern consists of bands of color for each cartridge and a
sloping line. Within the Prime test pattern, each jet is represented
with a short horizontal line. Together, these short horizontal lines
form a “stair step” pattern. Clogged jets appear as missing or
misdirected lines in the “stair step” pattern. Electrically defective jets
appear as solid bars. Electrically defective jets can be automatically
compensated in certain modes. The print modes for which
compensation is available are shown clearly above the Prime.
Y: 3, 4, 6, 8,
A missing line or "gap",
misdirected line, or a
light-printing line
indicates a clogged jet.
M: 3, 4, 6, 8,
The CMYK header lets you
know the availableprint
modes that will provide
compensation.
C: -, 4, -, -
K: -, 4, 6, 8
Clogged jets
Clogged jets cannot be automatically detected and therefore must be cleared
manually. If a jet is clogged, it will appear in the prime pattern as a gap in the
sloping line for each cartridge.
To clear a clogged jet, clean and prime the affected cartridge according to the
Maintenance Guide on your system CD-ROM. Your goal is to eliminate all gaps
in the “stair step” pattern before starting your job.
➪
To print the manual jet compensation list:
1
From the main menu, select Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Open
Jet Menu/Print Jet List.
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A solid bar indicates an
electrically defective
jet. Jet Compensation
will automatically
compensate for that
jet.
The jet status list prints as illustrated below, showing current jet
compensation list by number for each cartridge.
Manual
2
Jet
Compensation
Y:
None
M:
1,3,10
C:
None
K:
10,
21,
30,
List
128
To add a jet to the compensation list, press the button that
designates the color of the cartridge where the jet resides.
l
l
l
l
Black Edit List
Print Jet List
Cyan Edit List
Clear List Menu
Magenta Edit List
Yellow Edit List
Exit
l
l
l
l
3
To compensate for a specific jet, press the button until the number of
the jet is displayed. Then press the Toggle button to toggle the jet’s
status. Repeat for any other jets for which you need to compensate.
4
Press OK to accept the settings.
If you have manually compensated for jets in any cartridge, be sure
to clear the compensation when a new cartridge is installed by
pressing Clear List Menu. Manual compensation settings are
cleared when the printer is turned off.
Aligning the ink cartridges
Two tests are provided to help you align the cartridges: Color Deadband Compensation and Color Calibration. Note: Color Deadband Compensation is
used on 630/700 series printer only.
Color Deadband Compensation provides a method for adjusting dot placement.
In bidirectional printing mode, the velocity of the carriage causes dots to miss the
target area on the media. The color deadband test pattern lets you check the
velocity deadband values and adjust them for the best printing results. A loupe is
provided in the accessory box to help you check the prints.
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You should perform Color Deadband Compensation before performing Color
Calibration. Perform Color Deadband Calibration and Color Calibration each
time a cartridge is replaced with a different cartridge. If you remove and
reinstall the same cartridge, only Color Calibration needs to be performed.
➪
To perform color deadband compensation on 630/700 series
printers
1
With paper loaded, press Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Color DB
Test.
The test patterns print as shown below.
Y
M
C
K
7
➪
6
5
4
2
For each color, examine the vertical lines and select the straightest
lines. Note the compensation number at the bottom of the lines you
selected.
3
Existing compensation values are printed in the lower right corner of
the test pattern. If any of these differ from the values you selected,
enter new compensation values by pressing the button for the color
deadband you want to change. Then use the Next and Previous
option buttons to scroll to the desired compensation. Note: You
may select a value in between the listed values.
To perform color calibration
1
With paper loaded, press Utility Menu/Color Calibration Menu/
Calib Print Test.
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Color calibration aligns the inkjets of the cartridges to each other. Misalignment
can result from small tolerance variations in cartridges during manufacturing and
from cartridge alignment in the printer. Color test patterns let you check the
horizontal and vertical alignment values and adjust them for the best printing
results. A loupe is provided in the accessory box to help you check the prints.
The test patterns print as shown below.
Color
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
Black
3
Vertical head-to-head test pattern
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
Horizontal head-to-head test pattern
Magenta
Yellow
Cyan
Black
Yellow
Current heads test pattern
Examine the registration + in the Current Heads Test Pattern. If they are in
register, your calibration is correct. If not, perform the following steps to align
the printer heads.
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2
Press Cyan Adjust - Vertical.
3
Examine the Vertical Head-to-Head Test Pattern and enter the
number that represents the best color alignment for cyan-vertical.
4
Repeat for each color and for horizontal alignment as well, using the
Horizontal Head-to-Head Test Pattern.
-3
-3
Paper axis calibration
➪
To print the Paper Axis calibration test pattern
1
Load the printer with media that is at least 36 inches (91 cm) long.
Use the media that you are planning to use for printing.
2
Press Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Paper Axis Test. The printer
prints two marks.
3
Remove the media from the printer and measure the distance
between the marks. If you need accurate printing (e.g. registering
multiple panels or "tiles"), you must use a very accurate measuring
device. We recommend a steel rule at least 36 inches (91 cm) long
with calibration marks every .01 inches ( 0.254 mm). The distance
between the marks should be exactly 33.00 inches (838.2 mm).
4
If the measurement is not exactly 33.00 inches (838.2 mm), select
Paper Axis and adjust the value to the measurement read on the
steel rule. (e.g. If you read 33.02 on the rule, enter this value in the
printer. It becomes a calibration constant.)
5
Repeat steps 2-4, this time the measurement should be 33.00
inches (838.2 mm).
6
Press Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Use Calib XY and select
ON.
Cartridge recognition
The printer is designed to use only cartridges specific to your printer model. To
eliminate potential damage to the printer, a Cartridge Recognition feature checks
to ensure that the proper cartridges are installed, and that they are installed
properly. Cartridge recognition is performed when a print request is received
(i.e., image data, prime, etc.).
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Choosing Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Paper Axis Test lets the printer
draw a set of vertical marks to calibrate the paper axis. To measure the marks
laid down by the printer, you will need a ruler or scale at least 33 inches (838.2
mm) long. (CD#2 of the NovaJet System CD set contains a ruler file than can be
printed on your printer.) The vertical marks should be exactly 33.00 inches
(838.2 mm) apart. If the distance between the marks is different from that
shown on the display, you may adjust the printer by setting its values to match the
length or width you measured. Note: The Paper Axis Test should be
performed every time new media is loaded.
In addition to cartridge recognition, the printer automatically performs tests on the
cartridges and uses the information to improve image quality, monitor cartridge
life, and update the user with system status. Some tests are performed between
prints and require no user input, while others require user input.
Cartridge-related error messages are listed in Appendix E of the Reference
Guide on the system CD-ROM.
To clear a cartridge-related error, press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to
move the carriage to the position which allows replacement of the ink cartridges.
Check to make sure you have the proper cartridges installed in each position, that
they all contain the same type of ink (i.e. GX, GS Plus, or GO) and all cartridges
are installed properly. Install new cartridges if necessary.
➪
To clear cartridge recognition error:
1
Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to move the carriage to the
position which allows replacement of the ink cartridges.
2
Verify that four valid cartridges are installed. Replace any invalid
cartridges.
3
Press OK. If the problem has been corrected, the printer will
proceed with the print request. If the problem has not been
corrected, the printer will beep.
Pausing the printer
To pause the printer while printing, press the Pause button. Press it again to
resume printing.
Canceling a print
To cancel a print, first send a cancel order from the computer using the appropriate command for your software application. For example, you can delete the file
in the Print Manager/Print Options. To clear the buffer after cancelling a print,
press Reset on the Main menu.
Registering your printer
Once you have installed your printer, go to www.encad.com to register your
printer and activate your warranty coverage.
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