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User’s GuideSolvent InkColor Inkjet PrinterIP-7900Read this User’s Guide carefully before use of this printer and handle it properly.After reading, ke

viBe sure to read warnings below before use.WARNINGUse the power supply voltage specied on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several devices into one electr

2-624Set the dummy subcartridges of the cleaning liquid set.Dummy subcartridgesLOADXXX DUMMY SUBCART5Close the subcartridge cover and tighten the two

2-632Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement7Remove the eight ink trays.Ink trays to be removedREMOVE XXX INK PACKXXX: Ink color and pos

2-6411Insert the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs into the slot of the ink box.Ink trays to be setLOADXXX CL PACKFor how to install ink packs, ref

2-652Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement15Remove the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs.Ink trays to be removedREMOVEXXX CL PACKXX

2-6620Remove the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs.Ink trays to be removedREMOVEXXX CL PACK21Close the ink box cover.Ink box coverCLOSEINK COVER22P

2-672Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement8-color to 4-color mode change procedureThe procedure to change 8-color mode to 4-color mode

2-683Remove the subcartridges (Lm, Lc, Gy, and Lgy) for the 8-color mode.Subcartridges to be removedREMOVEXXX SUBCARTRIDGEXXX: Ink color and positionY

2-692Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement(2) Remove the four ink trays and perform the cleaning twice.6Open the ink box cover.KnobIn

2-709Press the key on the operation panel to perform ink removal.START PURGING*BOTTLE OK? PURGINGPLEASE WAIT XXX10Open the ink box cover.KnobIn

2-712Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement12Close the ink box cover.Ink box coverCLOSEINK COVER13Press the key on the operation pane

viiDo not swallow ink or avoid its splashes on the eye to prevent breathing trouble or visual impairment. If ink gets into the eye, wash it o with cl

2-7216Close the ink box cover.Ink box coverCLOSEINK COVER17Press the key on the operation panel to perform ink removal.START PURGING*BOTTLE OK? PU

2-732Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement20Set the ink packs (Y, M, C, and K) for the 4-color mode.Ink trays to be setInk trays to be

2-74(4) Replace the four dummy subcartridges with the four subcartridges.23Loosen the two knob screws on the subcartridge cover and open the subcartr

2-752Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement26Close the subcartridge cover and tighten the two knob screws.Subcartridge coverCLOSESUBCAR

2-76(1) Replace the four subcartridges with four dummy subcartridges.1Execute the 4-color to 8-color mode change from the operation panel.#COLOR CHAN

2-772Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement4Set the dummy subcartridges of the color replacement set.Dummy subcartridgesLOAD XXX DUMMY

2-787Remove the ink trays (Y, M, C, and K) for the 4-color mode.Ink trays to be removedInk trays to be removedREMOVEXXX INK PACKXXX: Ink color and pos

2-792Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement11Insert the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs into the slots of the ink box.Ink trays to

2-8014Open the ink box cover.KnobInk box coverOPENINK COVER15Remove the ink trays with cleaning liquid packs.Ink trays to be removedInk trays to be re

2-812Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement(3) Set the 8-color mode's ink packs.19Open the ink box cover.KnobInk box coverOPENINK

viiiPower supply1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet.2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power lin

2-8222Press the key on the operation panel.START CHARGING*BOTTLE OK? CHARGING INKPLEASE WAIT XXX23Loosen the two knob screws on the subcartri

2-832Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement25Set the four subcartridges (Lm, Lc, Gy, and Lgy) for 8-color mode.SubcartridgesLOADXXX DUM

2-84When the ink pack is not recognized1With the guidance message conrm the unrecognized ink pack.CHECK nnXXX INK PACKXXX: Ink

2-852Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement4Open the ink box cover.KnobInk box coverOPENINK COVER5Remove the ink trays with dummy packs

2-867Close the ink box cover.Ink box coverCLOSEINK COVER8Press the key.#INK SUPPLY*OK? #INK SUPPLY*EXECUTING #INK SUPPLY>

2-872Basic operationThis section describes the waste ink bottle replacement procedure.Replace the waste ink bottle in the following two cases.When no

2-88Procedure when the waste ink bottle becomes fullNoteReplace the waste ink bottle carefully not to bump your head on the printer upper part.–1Slide

2-892Basic operationWaste ink bottle installation and replacement7The message to select the waste ink counter reset (clear) is displayed.#BOTTLE EMPT

2-90The following describes the wiper blade replacement procedure.Replace the wiper blade when the replacement message appears or scratches are found

2-912Basic operationReplacing the wiper blade8Nip the rubber of the new wiper blade with the tweezers and insert it straight downward, and install it

ixConsumables1. Always use the specified ink. Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown.2. Do not use expired i

2-92Print out the edge sensor adjustment pattern, and correct the edge sensor position.After printing, measure the distance and specify the parameter.

2-932Basic operationReplacing the wiper blade8Press the key to enter the [ADJUST] menu.#EDGE SENSOR ADJ VAL>±Y.Ymm9Press the key to display th

2-94A set of tension bars for the supply side includes the following parts. Use suitable ones depending on the width and type of the media.L size (48

2-952Basic operationThe following two types of print head cleaning are provided. Use the suitable one.Type of cleaning UsageNORMAL ALL Recovery from n

2-966Press the key.#PH RECOVERY*BOTTLE OK?7Select head numbers with the key or the key, and reverse (display or non-display) the selected head nu

2-972Basic operationThis function feeds the media.1Set the printer to the oine state.(Press the ONLINE key.)INK MEDIA REGMEDIA

2-98This function backfeeds the media.1Set the printer to the oine state.(Press the ONLINE key.)INK MEDIA REGMEDIA

2-992Basic operation<Nest function>The nest function is a function to re-set the origin of print. For example, when printing a small image of A4

2-1003While "NEST ORIGIN SETTING" is displayed, move the carriage with the and keys to the position to be set as an origin.NEST ORIGIN SE

2-1012Basic operationThe heater initial value that is set with MEDIA REG MENU is automatically set for the temperature of each heater. Therefore, the

xThe notational rules such as marks, keys, LCD, and LEDs used for explanation in this guide are as follows:MarksWARNINGBoxes marked with a "WARNI

2-102 Key operation in the heater control menu and keys Select a heater for which temperature is to be set. and keys Set the heater temperature.M

2-1032Basic operationChanging temperature using the heater control menu Reference information on media types and heater settingsThe heater set tempe

2-104(3) When the current temperature of the afterheater, print heater, and the preheater reaches the temperature that is 1°C lower than the set temp

2-1052Basic operation How to use the pressure control knobThe pressure control knob is used to adjust the media pressing force of the media feeding g

2-106The printer automatically adjusts the head height to the best height when the printer is turned on or when media is set. To adjust the head heigh

2-1072Basic operationTo protect the print head from warp and feathering at both ends of media, use media edge guards in the media feed path and slide

2-108This section describes periodic inspection and maintenance of the printer.Periodic inspection/maintenance guideThis printer needs to be periodica

2-1092Basic operationPeriodic maintenanceDaily inspection and maintenanceTo maintain stable print quality, carry out the following nine items everyda

2-110<Replenishing wiper cleaning liquid>When the remaining wiper cleaning liquid becomes little, replenish it.1Open the front cover, and then o

2-1112Basic operationPeriodic maintenance<Cleaning the capping unit>1Attach the cleaning roller to the cleaning stick.122Set the printer to the

xiKey / LCD / LED marks1 Press the key todisplay the menu group.2Press the key to change the menu group screen

2-1126Soak the cleaning roller in the cap cleaning liquid.NoteDo not soak the cleaning roller that once cleaned the cap in the cap cleaning liquid bot

2-1132Basic operationPeriodic maintenance<Replenishing spittoon absorber liquid>1Open the front cover, and then open the cap cover.2Check the s

2-114<Cleaning the carriage>Some lint soaked with ink may be adhered to the head guard and at the both sides of the head top section. Perform c

2-1152Basic operationPeriodic maintenance5Remove the knob screw of the spittoon unit and remove the spittoon unit.Spittoon unitKnob screwNoteThe spit

2-116NoteDo not rub the head nozzle surface with the cleaning stick. It may cause a failure.The cleaning roller is intended for a single use only. Us

2-1172Basic operationPeriodic maintenance<Cleaning the madia edge guard>NotePerform the procedure below withe gloves on.–1Open the front cover.

2-118Bimonthly inspection and maintenance<Cleaning print head with head cleaning kit>Clean the print head almost every two months folloing the i

2-1192Basic operationPeriodic maintenance4Open the front cover and then open the cap cover.OPEN COVERCLEAN CAP5Press the knob at the near side of the

2-1208Moisten the spittoon case with the spittoon absorber liquid using a dropper.Spittoon caseDropper9Conrm that the spittoon absorber liquid’s top

2-1212Basic operationPeriodic maintenanceMaintenance conducted when leaving the printer in the power-o state for more than two weeksClean the print

xiiPRINTER READYROLL㧦 104/PAPER(Example 3) Transition of LCD state and the key operation in a sentenceINITIALIZING...PLEASE WAITIt shows the key on th

2-122Maintenance conducted when operating the printer after power-o for more than two weeksClean the print head and the ink ow path with the cleanin

2-1232Basic operationPeriodic maintenance<Charging ink after head wash>To use the printer again after it is left for a certain period without p

2-124Maintenance conducted when operating the printer after power-o for less than two weeksClean the print head and the ink ow path with the cleanin

2-1252Basic operationPeriodic maintenance<Charging ink after head wash>To use the printer again after it is left for a certain period without p

2-126Cleaning Clean the exteriorIf the printer exterior is contaminated, moisten a soft cloth with water or water-diluted neutral detergent, wring it

This section describes the basic menu operation on the operation panel, structure of the operation panel, and operation in each menu.(Content of this

3-2This section describes how to read LCD display and state of the printer.How to read LCD display(1) Initialization state displayThis display shows t

3-33Menu of operation panelLCD display and state of the printer(5) Online state (print pause mode) displayThis display shows print pause state.PRINTI

3-4(7) Online state (print information mode) displayThis display shows media traveling distance, remaining ink, and remaining media.PRINTER READYROLL:

3-53Menu of operation panelLCD display and state of the printer(8) Oine state (menu mode) displayThis display shows that menu operation is enabled i

C-1TABLE OF CONTENTSComponents delivered with this product ______________________________iSafety precautions ________________________________________

3-6Operation panel keys enabled in online mode.Condition/mode nameOnline stateIdle mode Printing mode Pause mode Explanationyek lenaPONLINEGo to oine

3-73Menu of operation panelOnline operation(2) Cleaning during printingThe cleaning operation is performed during online printing using the following

3-8(3) Changing media advance correction value during online printingDuring online printing, the media advance correction value can be changed in the

3-93Menu of operation panelOnline operation(4) Online state (print information mode) displayWhen the MENU key is pressed during the idle mode, online

3-10(5) Checking skew during printingThe printer checks media skew at every 3m printing. If the printer detects a skew exceeding the specied level, t

3-113Menu of operation panelOnline operation(7) ShutdownWhen the power ON/OFF switch is pressed during the idle mode, online printing or print pause

3-12When the ONLINE key is pressed in idle online mode, the printer enters oine mode and the menu group is displayed on the LCD allowing menu operati

3-133Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline modeMenu layer structureThe menu has the following layer structure.<Top menu (Menu grou

3-14Menu treeXXX INK LEVELZZZ%DATE:YY/MM/DD INK MENUP.3-27P.3-27ROLL(PAPER)XXXmmREMAINING MEDIAZZZmMEDIA MENUP.3-28P.3-28SHEET(PAPER)YYYYmmP.3-28NE

3-153Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline mode#PREHEATER T>01:XX°CP.3-37#COLOR STRIPE>01:ONP.3-37#BIDIR ADJ2 L CCC>01:+00P.

C-2Basic operationConnection to a computer ______________________________________________2-2System conguration (Connection example) ...

3-16#REMAINING MEDIA>01:YYYmP.3-42#DELETE MEDIA>02:TYPE02 OK?P.3-43#COPY MEDIA>01P.3-43#PASTE MEDIA>0102*P.3-43#MEDIA ADV PRINT>ROUG

3-173Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline mode #CAP CLEANING>P.3-50#INK SYSTEM OPT>STORE INK SYSP.3-51#COLOR CHANGE (8->4

3-18SETUP MENUP.3-57P.3-57#TIME ZONE (GMT+)>YY/MM/DD HH:MM +00#LANGUAGE>JAPANESEP.3-58#LENGTH UNITS>MILLIMETERP.3-58#TEMPERATURE UNITS>CEN

3-193Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline modeNoteThe parameter display unit in each menu is displayed in the unit set in the SETUP

3-20Basic operation procedure and keys used(1) Set the printer to the state that allows menu operation.- Menu operation is enabled in the oine state

3-213Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline modeProcedure for selection input, numeric input, execution, and character input When par

3-22 When parameter is the numeric input methodThe operation procedure is described with [MEDIA ADV VALUE] in M.ADV MENU.1Select a menu group with th

3-233Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline mode When parameter is the execution methodCase 1: To execute printingThe operation proce

3-24Case 2: In case of display onlyThe operation procedure is described with the BOOT VERSION menu in SETUP MENU.1Select a menu group with the , ,

3-253Menu of operation panelBasic menu operation in offline mode When parameter is the character input methodThe operation procedure is described wit

C-3How to use the head up/down mechanism ______________________________2-106How to use media edge guards ________________________________________2-10

3-26<Character Selection Table>Character code groupCharacter key keyBackward(MENU + )Forward(MENU + )Symbols space, !, ", #, $, %,

3-273Menu of operation panelINK MENUThis menu displays ink information. When the key is pressed, the ink information of each color is displayed at i

3-28MEDIA MENUThis menu shows media information. When the key is pressed, the following media information is displayed. INK MEDIA

3-293Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation<Double-sided printing>FACE(XXXXXX)YYYYmmBACK(XXXXXX)YYYYmmX: Media typeY: Media

3-30MEDIA REG MENUThis menu sets parameters for printing. Press the key to set parameters. INK MEDIA REG MEDIA

3-313Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation How to select the media1Select MEDIA REG MENU with the key.INK ME

3-32 Preset media initial valuesUp to 20 types (media No. 01 to 20) of media can be registered. Registered media can also be deleted or changed. Howe

3-333Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation How to set parametersThe parameter setting procedure is described using an example of

3-34(1) SELECT MEDIASelect the media number of media to be registered or parameter-corrected. Twenty (20) media numbers from [01] to [20] can be selec

3-353Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(4) EDGE GUARDSelect whether to use the media edge guard or not. With this setting, the

IP-7900 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's GuideDocuments Number U00112722602, Second Edition, November 2008Copyright © 2008 by Seiko I Info

TroubleshootingWhen encounting a problem ____________________________________________5-2Power is not turned on. ...

3-36(7) SUCTION FAN LEVELSelect the force (air volume of fan) to suck the media to the platen.#SUCTION FAN LEVEL>XX:HIGHXX: Selected media number&

3-373Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(10) PREHEATER INITSet the preheater temperature. However, when “**” is set, the prehe

3-38(12) PH HEIGHT ADJAdjust the print head height.#PH HEIGHT VAL>XX:+0.0XX: Selected media number<Parameter (numeric input)>-5 to +10 (Unit:

3-393Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(14) PH CLEANINGTo keep the print head condition, select a cleaning mode which is auto

3-40(15) BACK ADJUST VALSet the back adjust value of media. This value is used to correct the splice of two images divided by the auto-cleaning (PH C

3-413Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(18) BIDIR VALUE2The reciprocating correction adjusts the shift between two ways of bi

3-42(20) BIDIR VALUE4The reciprocating correction adjusts the shift between two ways of bidirectional print.With this menu, correction values for pri

3-433Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(22) DELETE MEDIADelete the registered media. No. 01 to 20 of registered media can be

3-44 COPY MEDIA, PASTE MEDIASelect the copy source and copy destination and copy the media information. The parameters to be copied are setting conte

3-453Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation How to copy parametersThe following describes the procedure to copy the parameter reg

This section describes the information (basic knowledge) needed before using the printer. After reading this section, proceed to section 2.(Content of

3-46M.ADV MENUSet parameters for media advance adjustment. To set parameters, press the key. INK MEDIA REG MEDIA

3-473Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(1) MEDIA ADV PRINTTo determine the media advance value, print the media advance corre

3-48(2) MEDIA ADV VALUEAdjust the media advance value. Enter a media advance value based on the media advance correction pattern print result.#MEDIA A

3-493Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operationREWIND MENUWhile you keep pressing the key, the printer rewinds media. REWIND

3-50FORM FEED MENUWhile you keep pressing the key, the printer feeds media. (When cut-sheet media is used, the printer ejects the media.) REWIND

3-513Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(2) INK SYSTEM OPTExecute the service (cleaning) operation.#INK SYSTEM OPT>STORE IN

3-52(4) WIPER BLADE REPUsed to replace the wiper blade.( P.2-90 [Replacing the wiper blade])#REPLACE WIPER BLADE>(5) HEAD CHECKUsed to check the p

3-533Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operationPRINTER MENUThis menu is used to execute functions provided in the printer.Press the

3-54ADJUST MENUThis menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters. Press the key to enable the setting of mechanical adjustment parameters. 

3-553Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(2) PH TO PH VALUsed to adjust the head position (print position in the lateral directi

1-2This section describes the operating conditions required for the printer.Installation spaceAdequate space is required around the printer for suppli

3-56(5) EDGE SENSOR VALUEUsed to adjust for correct position of image to be printed on the media. Enter the correction value based on the print result

3-573Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operationSETUP MENUThis menu is used to set and display system parameters. To set system paramet

3-58(2) Time ZoneSelect a time zone.#TIME ZONE (GMT+)>YY/MM/DD HH:MM ZZZyy: Year, mm: Month, dd: Day, hh: Hour, mi: MinuteZZZ: -12 to +12 (25-step

3-593Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(4) Temperature UnitSelect a temperature unit.#TEMPERATURE UNITS>CENTIGRADEChoice De

3-60(7) BEEP (INK ERROR)Set whether to emit a warning beep when an ink error has occurred.#BEEP(INK ERROR)>ONChoice Description RemarksON Emits a

3-613Menu of operation panelExplanation of each menu operation(14) USB AddressDisplays the USB address.#USB ADDRESS*XXX<Parameter (execution meth

3-62HEATER MENUThis menu is used to set the heater standby time.Press the key to enable the heater settings. PRINTER SETUPADJUST

This section describes details of print mode and overview of special printing such as double-sided printing.(Content of this section)Print mode and sp

4-2This section describes details of print modes and overview of special printing such as double-sided printing.Print modesThe print modes are classi

4-34Print mode and special printingPrint mode and special printing*1 The values indicate the speed to print on 2.5m-width roll media across the full

1-31OverviewOperating conditionsEnvironmental conditions Operating temperature and humidity levelsUse the printer within the temperature and humidit

4-4For convenience of explanation on the double-sided printing below, the side printed rst is referred to as "rst side" and the side print

4-54Print mode and special printingDouble-sided printing4When printing is completed, open the front cover and cut the media.At the end of the rst-si

4-67Slacken the media with the media feed switch and insert the end of the media into the paper feeder.Rear side of printer (supply side)Paper feederI

4-74Print mode and special printingDouble-sided printing10Use the supply-side feed switch (black) to create a slack inside the peel roller. Put the s

4-812Select the media side to be supplied.Select "BACK" with the or key. You can change the setting with the key. If you press the CAN

4-94Print mode and special printingDouble-sided printing16Start printing on the 2nd side of the media.NoteNote that the data transfer from the RIP di

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This section describes actions to be taken when a problem of the printer has occurred. If the problem still remains after actions are taken, contact t

5-2Before you regard the error as a printer failure, inspect or check the following and take proper actions. Inspection/check items at the time of pr

5-35TroubleshootingWhen encounting a problemPrinting is disabled.Inspection/check item Action USB cable connection Connect the USB cable correctly.

1-4Media Type of mediaThe following recommended media are provided.For details, contact your dealer or Seiko I Infotech sales.Vinyl chlorideFlexible

5-4Blank sheet appears.Inspection/check item Action Print data Check the current print data to see if blank sheet data is sent.Media jam occurs frequ

5-55TroubleshootingWhen encounting a problemThe menu is displayed in another language.Inspection/check item Action Language setting Turn on the powe

5-6Remove a media jam using the following procedure according to the displayed guidance message.1The following guidance message appears.WARNING!

5-75TroubleshootingHow to clear media jams3Remove the jam media, make sure that no obstacle is left in the carriage path and the media feed path, and

5-8When the Error LED lights up, check the message displayed on the LCD rst.Error messages are classied into the following two groups.Service call e

5-95TroubleshootingWhen an error message is displayedOperator call errorsThe following errors can be handled by the operator.(Ink errors)CLOSE INK CO

5-10CHECK (KIND)XXX INK PACKXXX: Ink color/locationMeaning The ink pack type is not correct.Action Install the correct ink pack.OPEN SUBCART C

5-115TroubleshootingWhen an error message is displayed(Waste ink bottle errors)BOTTLE OUTINSTALL BOTTLEMeaning No waste ink bottle is installed.Actio

5-12WARNING! (2)CLEAR MEDIA JAMMeaning A media jam (2) occurs when the media is not detected correctly because:- The roll media

5-135TroubleshootingWhen an error message is displayedMEDIA MISALIGNEDRELOAD MEDIAMeaning The media skewed.Action Reinstall the media correctly. Ink

1-51OverviewConsumables Precautions for preparing media Avoid a change of temperature and humidity after opening package. Load media after leaving

5-14(Other errors)CLOSE COVERMeaning The front cover is open.Action Take appropriate actions according to the message.INK CHARGE NOT DONECHARGE INK SY

5-155TroubleshootingWhen a warning message is displayedWarning information is notified by blinking the error LED . The following warning message app

5-16How to get good image qualityThis section describes the hint for you How to get good image quality with the printer. Take appropriate actions acco

5-175TroubleshootingHow to get good image qualityCause Action Media feed is not adjusted properly.Hint for media advance correction value ( P.5-23)–

5-18Black stripes appear on the print.[Cause]Contamination in the periphery of the print headBasic image[Cause]Incorrect ink discharging sequence duri

5-195TroubleshootingHow to get good image qualityThe print is contaminated.[Cause]Ink splatteringBasic image[Cause]Ink dripping[Cause]Rubbing of the

5-20Bleeding occurs on the print.[Cause]Slow ink drying/Excessive ink amountBasic image[Cause]Displacement of the pr inthead/Displacement of theprint

5-215TroubleshootingHow to get good image qualityA vertical barding appears at the end of the print.[Cause]The contacting point of the media left end

5-22Dierent banding appear on the right and left of the print.[Cause]Media feed skewBasic imageCause Action The media is skewed during feeding.Examp

5-235TroubleshootingHow to get good image qualityHint for media advance correction valueAppropriate media advance correction value varies as the foll

1-6Ink pack Ink typesUse only the recommended ink packs listed below.[8-color ink] One box contains one ink pack.Type Ink color QuantityIP7-101 Y (ye

5-24When abnormal sound is producedWhen you hear abnormal operating sound, contact the sales dealer or our nearest service depot.

5-255TroubleshootingTo move the printerWhen you want to move the printer, contact the sales dealer or our nearest service depot.Note the following whe

This section describes the basic specifications and components of the printer and service depots.(Content of this section)Basic specications ...

A-2Printer specications Basic specications of the printerItem Specification / FunctionPrint methodPiezo-type color inkjet printingResolution720 dpi

A-3AppendixThe footswitch allows you to operate the take-up reel unit by foot. This improves work eciency.How to use the footswitch(Footswitch connec

A-4ComponentsFootswitch <1 piece>InstallationNoteTurn o the power switch of the printer before installing the footswitch.–Plug the other connec

A-5AppendixAttach exhaust attachments to exhaust ink smell discharged during printing to the outside. Prepare an exhaust duct in advance.NoteVentilati

1-71OverviewConsumablesInk packs and ink trays must be installed in all eight slots. The positions of ink packs are specied by color. (See the gure

1-8Waste ink bottleUse the recommended waste ink bottle listed below.Type Content QuantityIP6-109 Waste ink bottle 1 pieceWARNINGNever put the waste i

1-91OverviewConsumablesDaily maintenance kitUse the recommended cleaning liquid listed below for cap and wiper cleaning.Type Content QuantityIP7-130C

The CE mark, that shows that the products sold in the EU are conformed to the requirements of EC directive, is statutorily obliged to be axed to the

1-10Wiper cleaning liquidType Content QuantityIP7-135Wiper cleaning liquid (200 ml) 1 bottleCleaning swabType Content QuantityIP6-147Cleaning swab 300

1-111OverviewConsumablesSpittoon absorber liquidType Content QuantityIP7-132Spittoon absorber liquid (100 ml) 3 bottlesSubcartridgeType Ink color Qua

1-12Spittoon case setType Content QuantityIP7-126Spittoon case 1 pieceBag 1 pieceInk trayType Content QuantityIP7-123Ink tray 1 pieceGlove setType Con

1-131OverviewAppearance / Name and function of each partThis section shows the printer appearance and describes the name and function of each componen

1-14Printer rear (supply side)Printer power inlet( P.2-3)Printer power switchHeater power inletHeater power switchUSB connectorConnect

1-151OverviewAppearance / Name and function of each partPrinter heater unitThis printer is equipped with three heaters for ink fusing and image quali

1-16Operation panelThe keys, LEDs and LCD are laid on the operation panel of the printer as shown below. In addition, the operation panel is also equi

1-171OverviewAppearance / Name and function of each part Name and function of LCD, LEDs, and keysNo. / ClassicationName FunctionLEDA Data LED(Gre

1-18Footswitch (IP7-014)An optional footswitch to control the function of the take-up reel switch of the roll feed unit and take-up reel unit, as well

This section describes the basic operation of the printer such as power on / o and media replacement procedure.(Content of this section)Connection to

IntroductionIP-7900 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer (hereafter simply called the printer below.) is equipped with built-in USB interface that adopts

2-2This section describes the procedure to connect the printer to a computer.System conguration (Connection example)The printer can be connected as f

2-32Basic operationPower ON/OFF procedureThe printer is provided with two power lines. Note that both of them are 200 VAC.Printer power switch + Print

2-4Power-on procedureConnect the power cables in the following procedure.1Check that the Printer and Heater power switches on the rear panel of the p

2-52Basic operationPower ON/OFF procedure3Turn on the power switch on the operation panel.OKMENU ONLINEHEATER CANCELPower ON/OFF switchWhen the power

2-6Power-o procedure 1* When rebooting the printer within 20 hours1To turn off the power of the printer without fillcap operation, keep pressing the

2-72Basic operationThe following three methods are provided to supply media to the printer.Roll feed: For normal supply of media from the scrollerDoub

2-83Insert the scroller into the paper tube, determine the distance between the media edge and the flange, and then secure the main scroller.HandlePap

2-92Basic operationMedia installation and removal5Attach the scroller by  tting it with the roll groove of the printer.Printer rear (supply side)Rol

2-106Remove the protection bar and open the front cover.Front coverProtection bar7Move the media edge guards to each side so that they are not under t

2-112Basic operationMedia installation and removal9Insert the media end into the paper feeder while smoothing out the media by hand to prevent wrinkl

iThe following components are delivered with the printer, and installed to the printer at the printer installation, check that all the components belo

2-1211Feed back the media to the top of the front paper guide.Front paper guideFeed back the media while pressing the center of the media gently at th

2-132Basic operationMedia installation and removal14Select roll media or cut-sheet media.ROLL/SHEET:SHEETSELECT MEDIAROLL/SHEET:ROLLEither [roll] or

2-1417This sign is displayed when the slack is insu cient.In case of use of sheet media, this message is not displayed.If the media slackness is ins

2-152Basic operationMedia installation and removal<General media in TENSION winding mode>Usually put a tension bar suitable for the media width

2-16Procedure to install general roll media to the take-up reel unitFor the procedure for attaching the vinyl chloride roll media to the winding devi

2-172Basic operationMedia installation and removal3Attach the ange spacer and the ange stopper with the ange stopper matching with the claw of the

2-185Attach the scroller by tting it with the roll groove of the printer.ScrollerRoll grooveNoteHook the tension bar to the tension bar hook beforeha

2-192Basic operationMedia installation and removal7Install the drawn media to the paper tube.Paper tubeTapeInner take-up:Media is taken up with its p

2-209Advance the media with the FORM FEED MENU on the operation panel to wind it around the paper tube by one turn. Then set the take-up direction swi

2-212Basic operationMedia installation and removal11Open the tension bar guide’s cover.12Place the tension bar at the bottom of the tension bar guide

ii Accessories* Subcartridge consists of the colors below. (1) Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc, Gy, and Lgy (1pc for each) for 8-color mode (2) Y, M, C, and K

2-22Procedure to load PVC (Vinyl Chloride) roll media on TUR in LOOSE winding modeApply the paper tube ange to wind the media such as PCV which may c

2-232Basic operationMedia installation and removal1Adjust the roll spacer's position corresponding to the media width.Roll spacer is used to pre

2-244Conrm that the rubber spacer A is facing the correct orientation, and crown the rubber spacer A on the ange spacer.Flange spacerRubber Spacer A

2-252Basic operationMedia installation and removal6Fix the rubber spacer C to the scroller.Rubber Spacer C7Mount the scroller to the TUR, which will

2-2610Set the paper tube ange.Slowly pull the media out straight, and x the paper tube ange at the position, 3-5 mm from the media edge by evenly s

2-272Basic operationMedia installation and removalNOTE2When the paper tube's inner diameter is not suciently longer than the ange spacer'

2-28Cut-sheet media installation/removal procedure1Open the front cover, and move the media edge guards to each side.2Rotate the pressure control knob

2-292Basic operationMedia installation and removal6Select roll media or cut-sheet media.ROLL/SHEET:SHEETSELECT MEDIAROLL/SHEET:ROLLEither [roll] or [

2-30Procedure to remove media (scroller) from the printer<Media at the take-up side>1Turn o the take-up direction switch.Take-up direction swit

2-312Basic operationMedia installation and removal4Open the front cover, and then cut the media.Set the cutter to the cutter groove, and cut the medi

iii Option• Exhaust attachment : 2• PS RIP (PhotoPrint 6 Standard SIIT Edition) : 1• PS RIP (PhotoPrint 6 Server SIIT Edition) : 1• Mesh print

2-328Detach the protection bar.Protection bar9Loosen the right and left knob screws next to the movable media dryer fan.Media dryer fanKnob screw10Pul

2-332Basic operationMedia installation and removal12Loosen the knob screw of each tension bar hook and extend it laterally.Knob screwTension bar hook

2-34<Media at the supply side>1Set the printer to the offline state by pressing the ONLINE key.INK MEDIA REG MEDIA

2-352Basic operationMedia installation and removal4Rotate the pressure control knob clockwise to raise the pressure roller.Takeup side Supply sideorP

2-366Remove the scroller of the printer.Printer rear (supply side)ScrollerRoll grooveTo set the scroller alone:Use a recommended dolly.ScrollerRecomme

2-372Basic operationMedia installation and removalProcedure to remove media from the scroller1Put the media roll on the table.2Remove the ange stopp

2-38Setting media advance correction valuesThe factors that change the media advance correction values are as follows.Change of print modePressure cha

2-392Basic operationMedia installation and removal5Press the key. Then the media advance correction pattern [ROUGH] is printed in the selected prin

2-4012Select the detail media advance correction value from the print result.Five patterns are printed for the entered rough media advance correction

2-412Basic operationMedia installation and removalAdjusting the print head position [ADJUST PH POS]This function adjusts each print head’s position i

iv Consumables (continued)Cap cleaning liquid set IP7-134<1 set>• Cap cleaning liquid (300 ml) : 3 bottlesWiper cleaning liquid set IP7-131<

2-426By pressing the key, print the test pattern below.#NOZZLE PRINTS* EXECUTING• [ADJUST PH POS] print sample-32 -31 -30 -29 -28 -10 +1 +2 +3 +4 +3

2-432Basic operationMedia installation and removal10Within the ADJUST PH POS patterns, select a pattern where the reference K print head’s line and t

2-443Press the key and the key to display NOZZLE PRINTS.#NOZZLE PRINTS NOZZLE PRINT *4Press the key to select ADJUST PH R/L, and press the ke

2-452Basic operationMedia installation and removalSTEP2 Inputting the correction value7Select the menu group that includes ADJUST, and press the ke

2-46Adjusting the print head’s bidirectional position [BIDIRECTION]This function adjusts each print head’s bidirectional position, based on the print

2-472Basic operationMedia installation and removal• [BIDIRECTION] print sample-32+31-320-31+1-30+2-29+3-28+4Media feed directionSTEP2 Inputting the

2-4810Within the BIDIRECTION patterns, select a pattern where the print head’s two lines overlap to be one line. Then input the selected pattern’s va

2-492Basic operationInk pack installation and replacementThis section describes [Ink pack replacement procedure].Replace ink pack in the following thr

2-502Con rm the color of the ink pack to be replaced, and pull the ink tray out of the printer.Ink tray3Take the empty ink pack out of the ink tray.I

2-512Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement4Take a new ink pack out of the box and set it in the ink tray.Hook the two holes at the end

vThe following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged.Follow the instru

2-526Close the ink box cover.Ink box cover7Conrm that the ink pack replacement was completed.When the replacement is successfully completed, the prin

2-532Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement Replacing ink during printingThis printer allows replacement of ink pack during online pri

2-54<When ink in the ink pack is exhausted>XXX: INK COLORSPRINTINGROLL:104/PAPERPRINTINGOPEN COVERPRINTINGXXX REPLACE INK CARTThe guidance messa

2-552Basic operationInk pack installation and replacementWhen no ink pack is installed1The guidance message is displayed.XXX LOADINK PACKXXX: Ink col

2-563Remove the eight subcartridges.Subcartridges to be removedREMOVE SUBCARTRIDGE4Set the dummy subcartridges of the storage liquid set.Dummy subcart

2-572Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement6Open the ink box cover.KnobInk box coverOPENINK COVEROn the LCD, ink box cover is indicated

2-589Press the key on the operation panel to perform ink removal.START PURGING*BOTTLE OK? PURGINGPLEASE WAIT XXX10Open the ink box cover.KnobIn

2-592Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement13Press the key on the operation panel to perform cleaning.START SL CHARGING*BOTTLE OK? CH

2-6017Press the key on the operation panel to perform ink removal.START PURGING*BOTTLE OK? PURGINGPLEASE WAIT XXX18Open the ink box cover.KnobI

2-612Basic operationInk pack installation and replacement21Press the key on the operation panel to perform cleaning.START SL CHARGING*BOTTLE OK? CH