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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 3 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT © 2008 Mutoh Europ e N.V. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduce d by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnishe d to support the Mutoh’s Viper TX Printers. In consider ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 5 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Dear Customer, As you know, Mutoh Europe’s core busi ness is outdoor printing an d signmaking. A very interesting niche market is digital fabric printi ng. Digital printing ca n play an important role in the world of fabric printing. Thanks to lots of new dev elopments and the t ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 7 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 9 1.1 I NTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 8 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.1 I NTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 47 4.2 G ENERAL PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................... 47 4.3 S WITCH ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 9 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains the meaning of safety term s for personnel who operate this equipment, important safety instructions and the positions of the warning la bels. Important • Be sure to follow all instructions and warni ngs on this manual ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 10 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 1.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions that must be observed to use the equipment safely are explained below. ¾ Do not place the printer in the following a reas. Doing so may result in the printer tipping or falling over and causing injury. o Unstable surf ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 11 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 ¾ When handling the foot switch, be aware of the following: o Do not place anything heavy on the foot switch. o Do not bend the cable of the foot switch with force and do not pull. o Do not place the foot switch near thermal devices. ¾ When handling ink cassettes, be ca reful t ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 12 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 1.5 WARNING LABELS The handling, attachment locations, an d types of warning labels are explained below. Warning labels are attache d on areas which require attention. Read and understand the positi ons and contents thoroughly before performing your work. 1.5.1 Handling the warni ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 13 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 No° Typ e 1 2 3 4 Maintenance label ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 14 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 1.5.3 Warning labels on rear side No. Typ e 1 CAUTION THIS UNIT HAS TWO POWER SU PPLY CORDS, WHEN WINDING UNIT IS PROVIDED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT ALL POWE R SUPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING. 2 ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 15 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 1.5.4 Instruction labels on the winder system Roll unit handle label Foot switch label Front tensioning label Rear tensioning label PCB box label Swingbar label ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 16 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 1.5.5 Removable warning labels involving the special shipping liquid Notes • These labels are temporar y labels, and have to be removed before first use. Nr. Description 1 BEFORE powering on printer, REMOVE clamp from waste tubes: On right bottom side of machine! Remove dummy c ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 17 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 Front No. Name Function 1 Operation panel Sets the operational conditi ons, the status of the printer, and other functions. 2 Ink compartment This is the place for installing ink ca ssettes. 3 Front cover Keeps the operator sa ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 18 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 2.1.2 Back No. Name Function 1 AC inlet This is the inlet interface to which the power plug is connected. 2 Interface connector This is the connector to which the interface cable is co nnected. 3 Foot switch connector This is the connector to which the foot switch cable is attach ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 19 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 (1) Operation keys No. Name Normal Setup menu display 1 [F2] and [F4] key Executes the function assigned to F2 and F4. Executes the function assigned to F2 and F4. 2 [F1] and [F3] key Executes the function assigned to F1 and F3. Executes the function assigned to F1 and F3. 3 [MEN ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 20 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 2.1.4 Operation Panel of the winding system The operation panel is used to set operational conditions of the UW/W 10 0. No. Name Function A / Part of the operation panel controlling the unwinde r 100. B / Part of the operation panel controlling the winder 10 0. 1 Print Side Selec ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 21 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3 SETTING UP THE UNIT Caution • Before alignment of the UW/W 100, p lease make sure the printer is placed level! • It is important that the UW/W 100 is perfectly lined out. • Make sure the box is as close as poss ible to the installation location to avoid unnecessary transp ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 22 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.1 VERIFYING THE PACKAGED ITEMS 3.1.1 Parts list The Viper TX printer has some uniq ue items delivered with the printer. These items are all special measurements to obtain perfect fabric handling. No Item Quantity 1 Printer unit 1 2 Commercial kit 1 3 Installation kit 1 4 Mainte ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 23 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.1.5 Kit with cleaning cassettes Contains 8 Mutoh water based textile cle aning liquid 220 ml cassettes. 3.1.6 Kit with open cassettes No Item Quantity 1 Open cassettes 16 2 Funnel 16 3 Box maintenance kit 1 3.1.7 Optional parts No Item Quantity 1 Infra Red dryer Stand with heat ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 24 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.2 CHOOSING A PLACE FOR THE PRINTER Choose a place for printer installation followin g the requirements in the table bel ow. Floor loading Capacity 2940Pa (300kg/m²) or over Printer Winding Sy stem Voltage AC 220-240V AC 100-120V / AC 220-240V Frequency 50Hz ± 1Hz 60Hz, 50Hz ? ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 25 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.3 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION Important • Do not transport, lift or push the prin ter w ith a forklift or other lifting tools. This to av oid distortion of the machine. • Do not push against the tensioning bars; thes e are very fragile. Notes • Make sure the box is as cl ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 26 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.3.1.2 After the transfer Step 1 : Make sure that you place t he printer on an adequate place. Step 2 : Lock the casters after transferring the p rinter. The printer should b e positioned stable and horizontal (Use a level). Step 3 : Lock the casters of the UW/W 100 syste m. Ste ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 27 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.4 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 3.4.1 Free the front tensioning bar. Cut the cable ties on both sides of the swing bar. See images below. 1 = Cable tie on the left side 2 = Cable tie on the right side 3.4.2 Unlock the head. Step 1 : Remove the wing screws (2) and the h ead lock bracke ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 28 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.4.3 Level the printer PART 1 : Level the printer in Y – direction Step 1 : Position the printer in its final position. Step 2 : Turn down all feet of the printer stand (NOT t hose of the UW/W 100) with an equal pressure until the wheels come off the ground. Use a f orkspanner ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 29 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.5 CALIBRATING THE WINDER SYSTEM 3.5.1 Calibrate the tensioning systems Parts and Tools : Included in kit No. Description Quantity 1 Synthetic paper strip 1 2 Hexagon wrench 2,5 mm 1 3 Hexagon wrench 3 mm 1 4 Hexagon wrench 4 mm 1 NOT included in kit No. Description Quantity 1 T ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 30 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 5 : Slide the end of the strip (1) under t he pressure roll ers (4) in position 1 of the printer. See image below. 1 = Synthetic paper strip 2 = Paper loop 3 = Tensioning bars 4 = Pressure rollers Step 6 : Go to the FRONT SIDE of the printer. Step 7 : Carefully pull the stri ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 31 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 2 : Draw a line. Step 3 : Slide the strip (1) to position 2 as indicat ed on the image below. 1 = Synthetic paper strip 2 = Paper loop 3 = Tensioning bars 4 = Pressure rollers Step 4 : Standing at the FRONT SIDE, carefully pull the strip so there is an equal tension on it. C ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 32 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 6 : Draw a line, holding your pen in the same posit ion against the adj ustment plate as you did at position 1 in step 2. Step 7 : Check if there is a gap between the 2 lines and do th e correct action.. IF there is … THEN … a gap between the lines. perform the adjustmen ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 33 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 2 : Loosen (don’t remove) the 4 scre ws on the si de of the adjustable bracket. (See image bel ow) Tool : Hexagon wrench 4 mm 1 = Screws 2 = Adjustable bracket Step 3 : Use the 2 screws (1) in the tension ba r bracket to adjust the tension system. Tool : Hexagon wrench 3 m ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 34 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.5.2 Calibrate the front and rear roll unit. 3.5.2.1 Introduction The heights (h L and h R ) on both sides of the roll unit bar (2 ) in relation to the printer stand (1 ) have to be adjust with spacers (3) to calibrate a roll unit bar (2). FRONT VIEW 1 = Printer stand 2 = Roll u ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 35 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 4 : Check if the edges of the loop are aligned on each oth er. Step 5 : Slide the end of the synthetic paper strip (1) under the pressure rolle rs (4) in position 1 of the printer until the synthetic paper strip (1) is a little tensioned. 1 = Synthetic paper strip 2 = Loop 3 ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 36 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 2 : Draw a line. Step 3 : Slide the strip (1) to position 2 as indicat ed on the image below. 1 = Synthetic paper strip 2 = Loop 3 = Core 4 = Pressure rollers Step 4 : Place the adjustment plate onto the strip and slide it again st the pressure rollers. Step 5 : Pull the str ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 37 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 6 : Draw a line, holding your pen in the same positio n against the adjustment plate as you did in position 1. Step 7 : Check if there is a gap between the 2 lines and do th e correct action. IF there is … THEN … a gap between the lines. perform the adjustment procedure ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 38 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 2 : Determine the deviation of the roll unit using the image and table b elow. Adjusting the FRONT Units IF line 2 lays… THEN… BEFORE line 1 remove spacers o n the left front unit or add spacers on the right front unit. BEHIND line 1 add spacers on the left front unit or ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 39 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 5 : Now fix the screws (2) of the roll unit ba r so the bar doesn’t move anymore. 2 = Screws fixing the roll unit bar to the stand 3.5.3 Adjust the weight supports under the UW/W 100 Parts and Tools : No. Description Quantity 1 Hexagon wrench 3 mm 1 3.5.3.1 Location of the ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 40 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.5.3.3 Adjusting the weight supports Caution • Don’t turn the weight supports w ith force when they reach the floor! Instructions : Lower the weight supports of the UW/W 100 till they reach the floor. A hexagon wrench 3 mm can be u s ed. 1 = Hexagon wrench 3 mm 2 = Turning d ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 41 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.6 CONNECTING THE PRINTER Please find below some instruction s how to connect the printer to your PC. 3.6.1 Connecting the printer to your PC 3.6.1.1 System requirements To use your printer with the driver, you need a PC that comply with t he following system requirements : Syst ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 42 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.6.1.3 Connecting the Centronics interface The procedure for connecting the Centro nics interface is explained below. Step 1 : Turn off the printer and your computer. Step 2 : Plug the cable connector of the interface cable in to the interface connector at the back of the printe ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 43 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.6.2 Connecting the foot switch for the pressure roller If the pressure roller needs to be raised or lowered, it is possible to control this motion from the foot switc h, instead of doing so at the operation pan el. Caution • When handling the foot switch, be a w are of the fo ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 44 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.6.3 Connecting the printer power cable Important • Make sure that the enclosed po w er cable is used. Use of a different cable may result in electric shock or fire. • Do not use a damaged po w er cable. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. • The disconnect devi ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 45 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 To connect the power cable, follow the steps below. Step 1 : Plug the power cable to the AC in let on the back of the printer. 1 = AC inlet 2 = Power cable Step 2 : Plug the cable correctly in the outlet. Notes • If the power cable is damaged, contact one of the followin g : o ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 46 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 3.7 CONNECTING THE CABLES OF THE WINDING SYSTEM Caution • Use a power cable that is suitable to the local po w er specifications w hen connecting the UW/W 100 to the po w er grid. • If the power cable is damaged, contact : o The shop where you bought the prod uct o Your MUTOH ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 47 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4 PREPARING FOR A JOB 4.1 INTRODUCTION This procedure makes the f ully installed printer “ready-t o-p rint”. How to become a fully installed printer, Refer to: Setting up the unit. 4.2 GENERAL PROCEDURE Starting point : FULLY INSTALLED VIPER TX ↓ Step Action 1 Switching ON ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 48 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.3 SWITCHING THE POWER ON/OFF Caution • Before powering ON the unit for the fi rst time, make sure to: o Remove the dummy cassettes, o Remove the waste tube clamps, o Remove the bag enclosing the w aste tubes, o Connect the waste tubes and o Remove the head lock bracket 4.3.1 ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 49 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.3.2 Switching the power ON (Winding System) Step 1 : Select the option “Rollfeed” in the printer m enu when using the UW/ W 100. (See Detection menu below and in your printer’s User’ s Guide). * Detection * F1 → Normal Off ← F2 F3 → TakeupRoll RollFeed ← F4 Curr ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 50 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.4 INSTALLING INK CASSETTES Caution • When handling ink cassettes, be care ful that ink does not get in your ey es or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush imfabrictely w i th water. Otherwise, your eyes may become congested or inflamed slightly. If you feel discomfort ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 51 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.4.2 Procedure Notes • During washing and ink loading, note th e following. o Do not power off the printer. o Do not unplug the power cable. o Do not open the front cover. Step 1 : Before powering ON the unit for the first time, please be sure to have : • 8 Mutoh water based ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 52 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 6 : Remove all cleaning casse ttes. Ink status No cartridge (ALL) Step 7 : In the “Ink Manager” menu sele ct “Wash” and then “All”. • Confirm your selection. • The display will ask you to i nstall the cleani ng cassettes (‘Please insert Cleaning Cart’ ), ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 53 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 12 : The installation of ink in the unit has been com pleted. Caution • Please wait at least 30 minutes before printing after loading ink. This to allo w the ink to settle in the print heads. Step 13 : Set the smartchip mode to Mutoh or Manual. • Mutoh mode = automati c ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 54 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.5 INSTALLING THE FABRIC 4.5.1 Installing the fabric roll and empty core Procedure : Step 1 : Determine the printable side of the fabri c roll (inside or outside p r inting) and lay down the fabric roll as shown in the images below. Step 2 : Position the fabric roll in the middl ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 55 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 5 : Place one side of the roll over the flange of the locked unit. Step 6 : Slide the flange of the other roll unit into the roll and lock the unit by using the its handle. Step 7 : You can now de-lock both side s to do adjustment of the position of the roll. The middle of t ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 56 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 5 : Load the fabric (3) via the insertion sl ot (4) through the printer’s pre ssure rollers (5). 1 = Unwinder system 2 = Rear tensioning system 3 = Fabric 4 = Insertion slot 5 = Pressure roller bar Step 6 : Set the unwinder (rear) to OFF. Step 7 : On front of the printer, ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 57 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 8 : Tape the middle of the fabric with tension on the empty core. Caution • Make sure the rear tensioning sy stem is lifted against the unit when fixing the fabric on the empty core. • If there is not enough fabric on the front to tape it on the empty core, then, use the ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 58 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 3 : Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel. • The Fabric ty pe has been set. • "Fabri c Initial" is displayed on the LCD, and the printer starts the Fabri c initialization operation. Fabric Initial User 1 Notes • The printer starts the Fabric initializa ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 59 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.6 INSTALLING FABRIC RETA INERS OR INK COLLECTORS Caution • Always use the fabric retainers w hen the fabric has rough finished borders. • When choosing edgeprinting, the fabric retainer s can’t be used. Refer to : Ink collector s and edge printing menu. • Verify if the ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 60 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.6.2 When using fabric with self-edge Fabric with self-edges : The fabric has no fringes on the edge s. See image below. 1 = Self-e dges 2 = Print direction Print tool needed : Decide according to the decision table below which print tool you will have to install. IF … THEN ? ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 61 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.6.3 Installing procedure for fabric retainers Caution • When choosing edgeprintng, the fabric retaine rs can’t be used. • Verify if the fabric retaine rs are firmly fixed inside the gutter to prevent contact with the print head. • Make sur e the fabric’s border is ful ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 62 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.6.4 Installing the ink collectors Placement : TOP VIEW 1 = Fabric edges 2 = Fabric 3 = Print direction 4 = Ink collectors SIDE VIEW 1 = Fine metal mesh 2 = Mesh fixer 3 = Fabric 4 = Additional feeding cylinder - coated 5 = Mesh holder 6 = Gutter 7 = feeding cylinder ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 63 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.7 USING THE INK ABSORBENTS These absorbents are developed to a bsorb the ink spoiled at the edges of the fabrics. This tool is meant for especially edge-to-ed ge printing. But it is also recommended to install th e absorbents for norm al printing (with margin), this only when y ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 64 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 4.8 INSTALLING PRESSURE ROLLER DISABLER TOOLS The pressure roller disable r tool allows a pressure roller to be lifted while printing, thus providing extra space. Caution • Be sure not to push the Pressure roller disabler tool too far ! Otherwise the pressure roller w ill break ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 65 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter explains daily maintenance of the printer. 5.2 REPLACING CONSUMABLES This section explains when to repla ce ink casse ttes, roll fabric and the procedures for repla cement. 5.2.1 Replacing ink cassettes Read the following for informatio ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 66 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.2.1.2 Replacement procedure Caution • When h andling ink cassettes, be careful that ink does not g et in your eyes or on your skin. However, if this happens, flush imfabrictely w ith water. Otherwise, your eyes may become congested or slightly inflamed. If you feel discomfort ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 67 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.2.2 Replacing the waste liquid tank 5.2.2.1 Replacement Time Replace the waste liquid tank u nder the following conditions. a. When the waste liquid tank i s nearly full. • Followi ng message is displayed on the operatio n panel. • Printing continues. • Prepare a ne w was ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 68 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3 MAINTENANCE DONE BY END USER Printing directly on textiles produces dust around the pr inting a rea. To keep the printer in best workin g condition this dust needs to be remove d periodically. A kit with cleaning materials is devel oped to clean the printer parts on a regular ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 69 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.1.1 Content of the Viper TX Maintenance kit for 6 months autonomy Viper TX Maintenance kit for 6 months autonomy No Item Quantity 1 Sponge assembly (capping sponge + pl ate) 2 2 Wipers 4 3 Rinsing bottle (500 ml / Empty) 1 4 Mutoh water based textile cleaning liquid 500 ml 2 ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 70 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.2 Wiperclean at shutdown When to perform? A wiperclean must be perform ed daily when shutting down. Caution • Do not touch the cleaning w iper or the head cap unit with your hands while cleaning the cleaning wiper. Doing so may result in poor head cleaning because o f oil o ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 71 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 5 : Use a dust free cloth dampened with cleaning liquid to wipe off ink on the cleaning wiper. Caution • Do not move the position of the w iper arm (forwards / back w ards) to prevent error gen erating when head returns to the cap position. Step 6 : Press the [ENTER] key o ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 72 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Procedure: Step 1 : Use the rinsing bottle to rinse the gutter and the drain with water. Step 2 : Dry the gutter with paper. Notes • When usi ng the feature of edge printing, the ink coll ector must be used. After use, the ink collector can be rinsed with water from the rinsing ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 73 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.4 Perform tubingflush at shutdown When to perform? A tubing flush must be performed daily when sh utting down. Caution • Only use Mutoh water based textile cleaning liquid. • Only use the s wabs from the Good shape kit. • Caps have to be flushed with cleaning liquid whe ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 74 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 7 : Flush caps 2-3-6-7 with Mu toh water based text ile cleaning liquid until the colour doesn’t change any more. Step 8 : Let the pumps run for 10 more se conds without adding anymore cleanin g liquid. Step 9 : Press enter to stop the pumps *Tubi ngFlush* Tubing flushed? ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 75 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.5.1 Handling the Mesh Important • Never touch the unsuppo rted mesh. Touching the unsupporte d mesh will deform it irreversibly. • Always take the mesh by its sides. (1) Unsupport ed and supported side of the mesh 1 = unsupported mesh 2 = supported part of the mesh (2) Ha ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 76 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.5.2 Cleaning procedur e Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the Wip erClean Setup Menu. This will cause the unlo cking of the carriage. Step 2 : The carriage moves to the waiting positi on for cleaning the mesh. Step 3 : Push one corner of the supported mesh down. Step 4 ...

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    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 77 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Caution • Do not spill water next to the spitting box. Step 8 : Place the mesh back into the spitting box. Step 9 : Press the ENTER key when done. The carriage w ill automatically g o to its home position. * WiperClean * Changed wiper? → ENTER 5.3.6 Cleaning around the heads ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 78

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 78 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Step 4 : Clean the sides of the heads with a clea ning sw ab wetted by Mutoh water based textile cleaning liquid. Make sure you do not touch the nozzl e pl ate; this would lead to bad print quality. Caution • Do not touch the nozzle plate. 1 = Cleaning swab 2 = Glove Step 5 : P ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 79

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 79 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.7 Clean the printer When to perform? The printer must be clean ed monthly. Caution • Be sure to po w er OFF the printer and unplug the po w er cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer. • Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other a cti ve agents. Doing so may ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 80

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 80 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.8 Change the sponge assy at the back of the capping station When to perform? The sponge assy must be repla ced every 3 months. Step 1 : Power ON the printer and go to the “Head Unlock setup menu”. This will cause the unlocking of the carriage. * H.Unlock. * To lock heads ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 81

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 81 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.3.9 Change wipers When to perform? The wipers must be changed every 6 m onths. According to the periodi cal service of the Viper TX pr inter, wipers sh ould be replaced every 6 months. The periodical services ensure a stable p rintout quality of the machine. Caution • Do not ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 82

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 82 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 5.4 PERIODICAL SERVICES FOR AUTHORISED MUTOH TECHNICIAN This section describes the periodical service s require d for this machine. The periodical se rvices ensure stable printout quality of the machine. In the peri odical services, some serv ice p arts may be checked, cleaned, o ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 83

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 83 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 6 PRINTER MENU 6.1 VERIFYING THE PRINTER STATUS The status of the printer is explained below. 6.1.1 Normal (Idle) Indicates that the printer ca n receive print data when fabri c is loaded. You can also change printe r settings using the operation pan el. The content displayed on ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 84

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 84 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 6.1.3 Menu while printing This menu shows up while printing. It is possible to perform a cleaning while printing when missing nozzles are observed. It is also possible to change the dista nce adjust and to cancel the print. 1 → Printing 2 → Dist.adj Cleaning ← 3 4 → Cance ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 85

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 85 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Menu 1/7 Ink status menu Origin setup menu Test print menu Fabric setup menu Fabric type menu InkDryTime H.Height Thickness Dist.adj Topfeed Menu 2/7 Printing mode menu Printing mode menu ColorMode 6Col.LcLm 6Col.0G 8Color Condition Direction UniDir BiDir HeadSet Native 1234 Set ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 86

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 86 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 HeadSpeed Normal Fine Weaving Weave Set 1 Weave Set 2 Weave Set 3 Stitch Off Sign/Quality Picture/Speed ScanWidth DataWidth MediaW idth FullWidth Command Setup menu Step Resolu OnlineTimer Layout setup menu Joint printing menu Function setup menu CMY-> K Menu 3/7 RollSetup Cen ...

  • Mutoh Viper TX - page 87

    Viper TX – Operation Instructions 87 AP-75710, Rev. 1.1, 09/01/2008 Network IPaddress SubnetMask Gateway Menu 4/7 Utility ErrorDisp. FabricDet. StartPow. MediaWidth OnCleaning SlantCh. Prn+Wipe AutoClean EdgePrn. FileMng. WriteMode Reprint Delete Rename Format Initial All FabricSet PrintMode Command Layout Function RollSetup ...

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