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EFI Vutek QS2000 - User Manual

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Basic Operator’s Guide
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QS2000 & QS3200
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EFI Vutek QS2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEFI
ModelVutek QS2000
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome

Additional information

EFI provides resources like documentation and training for printer use.

Customer support web site

EFI's website for technical support, manuals, and software downloads.

Additional support

Contact EFI customer support for questions about printers or products.

Safety

Ultraviolet light (UV) safety

Hazards of UV light and UV-curable ink, and precautions for eye and skin protection.

Components

Front

Identifies key components of the printer's front view.

Rear

Identifies key components of the printer's rear view.

Internal

Identifies key internal components of the printer.

Rear control panel

Describes the functions of the printer's rear control panel buttons.

Passwords

Security password

Details on entering and managing security passwords for printer access.

Ink override password

Information on using an ink override password for printing during ink system issues.

Startup

Powering up the printer

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the printer and starting the VUI.

Perform your daily maintenance

Guides on daily maintenance tasks to ensure optimal printer performance.

Ink purge

Procedure for purging all ink colors to remove head conditioner.

Wet wipe the jet packs

Instructions for wiping jet pack faces with maintenance fluid.

Print a sample jet test

Procedure for printing and checking a jet test pattern.

Stopping in an emergency

Immediate actions to take when stopping the printer in an emergency.

Restarting the printer after an emergency stop

Steps to safely restart the printer after an emergency stop event.

Printing

Using the media conveyor belt

How to use the media conveyor belt for media movement.

Stepping the media conveyor belt

Moving the media conveyor belt a precise distance.

Jogging the media conveyor belt forward

Continuously moving the media conveyor belt into the printer.

Jogging the media conveyor belt backward

Continuously moving the media conveyor belt out of the printer.

Controlling the media conveyor vacuum

Managing vacuum to hold media on the conveyor belt.

Adjusting the vacuum level

Setting the vacuum percentage for different media widths.

Winder attachments

Information on unwinder and rewinder attachments for media handling.

Winder control panel

Describes the controls for the unwinder and rewinder attachments.

Loading continuous media

Steps for loading roll media onto the unwinder and rewinder.

Media hold down assembly

How media hold down rollers keep media flat during printing.

Media fence

Controls input registration and image placement against the fence.

Adjusting the media tab

Procedure for adjusting media placement tabs on the fence.

Loading sheet media

Instructions for feeding individual sheets of media into the printer.

Installing the tables

How to install input and output tables on the printer.

Using the input table

Steps for using the input table to feed sheet media.

Using RIP software to create an.RTL file

Guidance on preparing image files as .RTL files for printing.

Transferring a file

Methods for transferring .RTL files from RIP to the printer.

Network transfer

Details on transferring files over a network to the printer.

CD or DVD transfer

Steps for transferring files using CD or DVD media.

Choosing your print options

Setting print parameters like duplication, mode, and speed.

Choosing a media type or creating a new media type

Selecting or creating media profiles in the Media Database.

Creating a layout

Positioning images and creating .RTL files for simple layouts.

Creating a queue

Sequencing images and print settings for batch printing jobs.

Full bleed

Printing beyond media edges and potential ink buildup.

Day;night backlit

Printing mirrored images on the back of media for backlit displays.

Adjustments and Calibrations

Setting the head gap

Procedure to adjust the carriage height or head gap.

Managing jet packs

Handling, maintenance, and warranty information for jet packs.

Cleaning the jet packs

Instructions for cleaning jet packs to prevent ink buildup and damage.

Jet test patterns

Understanding test patterns to verify jet pack nozzle operation.

Jet test properties

How job settings affect jet test patterns and default behavior.

Printing a jet test pattern

Steps to print and analyze a jet test pattern.

Quick purge

Initial procedure to recover missing nozzles detected in a test pattern.

Nozzle clearing procedure

Detailed steps to clear nozzles when quick purge fails.

Jet pack recovery procedure

Advanced procedure for recovering nozzles suspected due to media contact.

Bidirectional (horizontal) alignment test

Testing horizontal print alignment by printing and analyzing test patterns.

Modifying the bidirectional alignment

Adjusting bidirectional settings based on test pattern results.

Step calibration (vertical) test

Adjusting vertical print alignment based on test pattern analysis.

Modifying the step calibration

Adjusting vertical print alignment based on test pattern analysis.

Setting the step size

Procedure to find the optimal step setting for print quality.

Using the curing lamps

Information on how to use and adjust UV curing lamps.

Lamp shutter mode settings

Configuring shutter modes for single, post, or double cure.

Adjusting lamp cure energy

Setting lamp power levels (high, medium, low, minimum) for curing.

Ink and Waste System

Storing ink

Guidelines for storing UV-curable ink safely and effectively.

Replacing ink boxes

Procedure for safely replacing old ink boxes with new ones.

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance materials

List of materials required for performing maintenance procedures.

Lockout;tagout

Procedure to prevent inadvertent power restoration during maintenance.

Every two hours

Bi-hourly maintenance tasks including wiping jet pack faces.

Every eight hours

Tasks performed every eight hours, including rail cleaning and ink level checks.

Cleaning and lubricating the carriage rails

Detailed steps for cleaning and lubricating printer carriage rails.

Daily

Daily maintenance tasks to keep the printer performing optimally.

Weekly

Maintenance tasks to be performed weekly.

Cleaning procedures

General considerations and precautions for cleaning printer components.

Inspecting the lamp housing air filters

Procedure for inspecting and replacing air filters in UV lamp housings.

Cleaning and lubricating the purge wiper rails

Steps to clean and lubricate purge wiper rails to prevent stalling.

Cleaning the material detector lens

How to clean the material detector lens with isopropyl alcohol.

Monthly

Replacing the waste tank

Procedure for emptying or replacing the printer's waste tank.

Cleaning the static eliminator bars

Monthly cleaning of static eliminator bars for optimal efficiency.

Umbilical assembly and shelf maintenance

Cleaning the umbilical assembly and shelf as part of monthly maintenance.

Quarterly

Dust removal

Cleaning dust from electrical compartments and vent filters.

Cleaning the lamp housing

Periodic cleaning of lamp housing lenses and shutters for adequate curing.

Semi-annually

Replacing the in-line ink filters

Replacing in-line ink filters in the ink compartment every six months.

Applying high temperature grease

Applying high-temperature grease to lamp shutter mechanisms.

Replacing the purge ink trap

Procedure for replacing the printer's purge ink trap.

Annually

Replacing the final filter

Replacing carriage final ink filters on a yearly basis.

Shutting Down and Restarting

Managing Media

Media storage

Guidelines for storing ink and media materials in a controlled environment.

Handling media

Best practices for cleaning and handling various media types.

Media flatness

Requirements for rigid media flatness to prevent head strikes.

Rigid and flexible material guidelines

Distinguishing between flexible, rigid, and transitional media types.

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