General Help Last revised: Winter 2015 Problem Solution When I try to print something on the computer, it appears to work, but nothing comes out of the printer. See the next item. When I try to print something on the computer, I get an error message saying Cannot acquire status or Printer disconnected. When I try to load paper into the printer, I get an error message saying Paper loaded askew. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned on (the transparent Online button on the printer should glow green). 2. Unplug the printer's USB cable. 3. Restart your computer. 4. Plug the USB cable in again. Refer to the How-To file for changing a roll of paper. In Step 4, you must make sure that the paper is flush against the black end cap. In Step 6, you must make sure that you feed the paper evenly and straight into the printer; if you feed it even slightly crooked, it may give you an error message. When I print a poster, lines show up in the image. 1. If you are using Standard paper, change the Print Quality in PosterArtist (Step 4, Print) to High. 2. If you are using Premium paper, change the Media Type in PosterArtist (Step 2, Paper Options) to Coated Paper. When I print my poster, it comes out too big or too small. I want to print a different sized poster. When I print my poster, there is extra white space along one edge. I want to print a poster that fills the whole page. In PosterArtist (Step 2, Paper Options) you can select the Page Size drop-down menu and change the size of your poster. The most common sizes are ISO A1 (23.4 x33.1 ), ISO A2 (16.5 x23.4 ), and ISO A3 (11.7 x16.5 ). To make a banner, use the blank template provided in the PSS: Banners template category. In PosterArtist (Step 2, Paper Options) you can check the box for Enlarged/Reduced Printing to make your poster larger or smaller. The default poster size when set to Fit Long Side To Roll Width will come out as a 24 x 17 poster, while Fit Short Side To Roll Width will produce a 34 x 24 poster (for Portrait oriented posters).
HOW-TO: Change ink cartridges on the >ĞĂƌŶ KŶ ĞŵĂŶĚΠϮ Ϭ Woster DĂŬĞƌ Last revised: tŝŷƚğƌ ϮϬϭϵ Step 1 Open the ink compartment on the left side of the printer.
Step 2 Lift up the blue plastic lid on the ink cartridge. This will eject the ink cartridge from the printer. Step 3 Grasp the ink cartridge with your fingers and pull it out it should easily slide out of the printer.
Step 4 Take the new ink cartridge and shake it very gently ten times. Then, unwrap the new ink cartridge. Step 5 Insert the ink cartridge into the empty slot in the printer. It should easily slide in. Gently press it down until you feel resistance.
Step 6 Grasp the blue plastic lid and press it down onto the ink catridge. You should hear a click as it secures into place. Step 7 Close the ink compartment. The printer will now recharge its print head with ink and / or clean itself. Note: this process may take a few minutes, so be patient. If a print job has been started, the printer will automatically resume when it is ready.
PAPER LOADING INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin: Cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll. Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. This may cause feeding problems. If a feeding problem occurs, release the release lever and reload the roll paper. 1
1. Rotate the holder stopper lever (A) towards the lock icon to release the lock, and while holding it in position (B), remove holder stopper from the roll holder. 2. With leading edge of roll paper facing forward as shown, insert Roll Holder from right side of roll. Insert firmly until roll paper touches flange (A) of roll holder. 2
3. Insert holder stopper from left into roll holder as shown, and then while holding in position (B), push firmly until holder stopper flange (A) touches roll paper. Lock the holder stopper lever (C) by rotating it towards the lock icon. 4. Tap Load paper or Replace paper on the Home screen of the operation panel. Note: If the Home screen does not appear, tap the HOME button. 3
5. Tap Load roll paper. 6. Positioning your hands as shown, open the roll paper cover. 7. Holding the roll holder flange (A), rest the roll holder shaft on the roll holder resting ledge (B). At this time, position the holder as shown in the illustration so that the R label (C) on the roll holder flange is aligned with the R label (D) on the printer. 4
8. Holding the roll holder flange (A), guide the holder along the slide guides (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the roll holder slot. Caution: Do not force the roll holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the printer and roll holder. Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the roll holder slot. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the slide guides (B) and the roll holder shaft (C) when loading rolls. 9. Insert the edge of the roll in the feed slot (A) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone. 5
Important: If the roll paper has become unwound, remove the slack before loading the roll paper. Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. Load the roll so that there is no gap between the right edge of the paper and the roll holder. Important: When selecting Enable in Keep media type, there is no need to specify the type of the paper. Cut the edge of the roll using the Cut paper function if the edge is creased or soiled. (See Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls. ) When selecting the media type on the operation panel, make sure the media type set in the printer driver and the media type loaded on the printer match. 10. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the roll paper cover. 6
HOW-TO: Import a scanned image into the PosterArtist software Last revised: Winter 2015 Step 1 Place your document against the inner edges of the scanner and close the lid.
Step 2 After placing your document in the scanner, open the PosterArtist software on your NTS Workstation. Step 3 On the menu, click Insert Add / Replace Image CanoScan LiDE... Step 4 After the ScanGear software opens, click the Preview button and wait for the pre-scan to finish.
Step 5 Left-click on the preview image to drag a marquee selection box (dashed lines) around it. Adjust the selection to accurately frame and crop the image.
Step 6 Click the Scan button. The scanner will start and, once it's finished, the image will automatically be copied into the PosterArtist software. Now you can add any additional text, images, or effects to the poster that you may want. Note: to make the image fill the whole poster, right-click it and select Fit to Background
HOW-TO: Copy an image or document as a poster Last revised: Winter 2015 Step 1 Place your document against the inner edges of the scanner and close the lid.
Step 2 After placing your document in the scanner, open the QuickCopy software on your NTS Workstation. Step 3 Click the Preview button. Wait for the prescan to finish.
Step 4 Click on the marquee borders (dashed lines) on the preview image. Hold the left mouse button and drag your cursor to adjust the selection to accurately frame and crop the image.
Step 5 Click the Detailed Settings button. Step 6 Make any desired adjustments, then press the OK button. Note: To remove dull/gray backgrounds, Set-off reduction is best for photographs, while Background color removal is best for documents, etc.
Review the poster to make sure all settings are correct. Step 7 Press the Copy button. The scanner will start and the print job should be finished within four minutes.
Direct Print & Share Simply drag and drop the files you wish to print into these folders and the job will start automatically.
I Replacing the Print Head If the touch screen indicates to replace the print head or if instructed to do so by a Presentation Systems South representative, replace the print head. I Compatible Print Head Only use specified compatible Print Head I Precautions When Handling Print Head Take the following precautions when handling the print head. &caution For safety, keep print head out of the reach of children. If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Do not touch the print head immediately after printing. The print head becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns. > Important There may be ink around the nozzles of the print head you remove. Handle the print head carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. Do not open the print head pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the print head from the pouch, install it right away. If the print head is left as is after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affect printing quality. I How to Replace Print Head &caution When replacing the print head immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the print head become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. > Important Your hands may become dirty during print head replacement. Use the gloves provided in the box with the new print head for replacement. >>>Note Prepare a new ink tank when ink levels are low. Prepare a new maintenance cartridge when the remaining capacity of the maintenance cartridge is low. 1. Tap O (Setup)> Maintenance on HOME screen... Touch Screen 1
I Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge I Compatible Maintenance Cartridges Only use compatible maintenance cartridges I Precautions When Handling Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge. &caution For safety, keep maintenance cartridge out of the reach of children. If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. > Important Do not remove the maintenance cartridge except to replace it. Ink may leak out. Do not remove a maintenance cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during print head cleaning, while ink is being drawn out, or during initialization immediately after replacing the maintenance cartridge. The maintenance cartridge may become damaged or ink may leak out. To prevent ink from leaking from a used maintenance cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Ink adheres to the top of the maintenance cartridge after it has been used. Handle the maintenance cartridge carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. I How to Replace a Maintenance Cartridge If a message indicates you should replace a maintenance cartridge, check the message details and go to step 4. 1. Tap O (Setup)> Maintenance on HOME screen. a+ Touch Screen The Maintenance screen appears. 2. Tap Maintenance cartridge info. The Maintenance cartridge info screen appears. 3. Tap Replace. Instructions for the maintenance cartridge replacement procedure appear on the touch screen. 4. Open box, and remove plastic bag and maintenance cartridge. 1
> Important Never touch the metal contacts (A). This may damage the maintenance cartridge. 5. Open maintenance cartridge cover. 6. Hold the used maintenance cartridge by the grip (8) with one hand and put your other hand under the maintenance cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. 2
B >> Important A used maintenance cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during removal. If you drop a used maintenance cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. 7. Put used maintenance cartridge in supplied plastic bag and store on flat surface. 8. Check the top and bottom of the maintenance cartridge, place in the box, and store the box on a flat surface. >> Important Always put the used maintenance cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. >>>Note Dispose of the used maintenance cartridge in accordance with local regulations. 9. Wipe away any soiling on the maintenance cartridge cover. 3
>> Important Support the maintenance cartridge cover from underneath as you wipe it. 10. Keeping the new maintenance cartridge level, insert it all the way in. The maintenance cartridge is initialized. >> Important Do not remove the maintenance cartridge during initialization immediately after replacing the maintenance cartridge. The maintenance cartridge may become damaged. 11. Close maintenance cartridge cover. ::-=:--- 4
The Maintenance screen appears. 2. Tap Head replacement. A confirmation message appears. 3. Tap Yes. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions for the print head replacement procedure appear on the touch screen. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes for ink to be drawn into the system and remove ink from the print head. 4. Open top cover. 5. If the print head locking cover and print head lock lever are dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe them clean. >> Important Do not touch the linear scale (A) or carriage shaft (B). Touching these may cause malfunction. 2
B A Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface. 6. Pull down print head lock lever toward the front while holding its center (C) with your fingertip. 7. Grab grip (D) and open print head locking cover. 3
\ \ 8. Grab grips (E), remove print head, and then tap OK. E >> Important Never touch the metal contacts of the carriage. Furthermore, do not allow any dirt or debris to become adhered to the metal contacts of the carriage. These may damage the printer. >>>Note Dispose of the used print head in accordance with local regulations. 9. Take new print head out of its pouch by grabbing grips (E). 4
10. Remove orange protective caps (F, G). Grab grip (H) to remove protective cap (G). G u H >> Important Always carry the print head by holding its right and left grips. Never touch nozzle (I) or metal contacts (J). This may damage the print head and affect printing quality. Never touch the ink holes (K). This may affect printing quality. 5
J The inside surface of the protective cap is coated with ink to protect the nozzle. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps. The print head contains ink to protect the nozzle. We recommend removing the protective cap while holding it over the pouch that contained the print head or otherwise safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth. If you need to put a print head somewhere temporarily before installation, do not set it down with the nozzles and metal contacts facing down. If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged, it may affect the printing quality. Do not reattach the removed protective part. Dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations. 11. Turn ink holes (K) toward the front and insert print head into carriage. Insert the print head all the way into the carriage, while taking care to keep parts that were protected by the protective caps from touching the carriage. 12. Grasp tab (D) of print head locking cover and lower it to front to lock print head. 6
13. While holding center part (C) of print head lock lever, lower it toward back. 14. Align angle adjustment lever with the red square position. 15. Close top cover. 7
Ink now fills the print head. It takes about 10 minutes. > Important While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the ink tank or maintenance cartridge. Ink may leak out. >>>Note Print head position adjustment is executed when Print pattern after new head is set to ON. Follow the instructions on the touch screen to load paper. 8
PAPER JAM INSTRUCTIONS If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. 1. Turn off printer. 2. Positioning your hands as shown, open top cover. 3. Cut loaded roll paper with regular scissors or the like. Before cutting, loose the roll paper and lift it up. 1
4. Push release lever back. 5. Remove jammed paper. If paper is jammed inside the top cover 1. Open top cover and move carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. 2. Remove any jammed paper inside top cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Important: Do not move the carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the printhead. 3. Close top cover. Important: Do not touch the linear scale (A) or carriage shaft (B). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 2
If the paper from a roll is jammed by the paper feed slot Remove the jammed paper from the paper feed slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If the paper is jammed by the ejection guide Remove the jammed paper from the output tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 6. Pull release lever forward. 3