ENCAD 212528-05 User Manual

NovaJet
®
500/630/700 Series
Printer Quick Start Guide
P/N 212528-05 Rev. AA
(Text P/N 212529-1 Rev. H
Copyright © ENCAD, Inc. 1999-2001
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®
, NovaJet
®
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®
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Revision History
Rev. A April 1999
Rev. B May 1999
Rev. C June 1999
Rev. D August 1999
Rev. E March 2001
Rev. F March 2001
Rev. G June 2001
Rev. H July 2001
ENGLISH

ENCAD 212528-05 Specifications

General

Brand	ENCAD
Model	212528-05
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Assembling the Printer Stand

Assembling the Dryer on 500/630/700 Series

Assembling the Dryer on NovaJet 750

Removing Protective Shipping Material

Connecting Power and Computer

Connecting PC via Parallel Cable

Steps for connecting the printer to a PC using an IEEE 1284 parallel cable and powering on.

Loading Media

General Media Loading Guidelines

Tips for loading roll or sheet media straight and parallel to the platen, including media type warnings.

Loading Roll Media on NovaJet 736

Loading Roll Media on Other Printers

Standard Roll Media Loading

Using the Optional Takeup Roll

Automatic Winding of Printed Media

Loading Sheet Media

Loading Single Sheet Media

Moving the Carriage

Installing the Cutter

Replacing the Roll Media Cutter

Filling the Ink Reservoirs

Ink Reservoir Refill Procedure

Detailed instructions on opening reservoirs, filling with correct ink types, and connecting fittings.

Installing 500 Series Ink Cartridges

Inspecting and Filling Ink Cartridges

Installing Filled 500 Series Cartridges

Priming the 500 Series Ink Delivery Lines

Establishing Ink Flow with Ink Primer

Instructions for priming the ink delivery lines using the ink primer to ensure proper ink flow.

Ink Primer Operation and Cartridge Connection

Details on using the ink primer to draw ink, connect to cartridges, and avoid pressure loss.

Finalizing 500 Series Ink Priming

Steps for checking ink flow, cleaning the jet plate, and inserting cartridges after priming.

Installing 630/700 Series Ink Cartridges

Installing Prefilled 630/700 Series Cartridges

Installing Needle Assemblies and Priming 630/700 Ink Delivery Lines

Preparing 630/700 Series Ink Delivery Lines

Instructions for preparing ink reservoirs and priming delivery lines for 630/700 series printers.

Connecting Needle Assemblies and Ink Primer

Steps for snapping needle assembly connectors and inserting needles into the ink primer.

Finalizing 630/700 Series Priming and Cartridge Installation

Guide to completing priming, checking for leaks, and installing cartridges after priming.

Troubleshooting 630/700 Series Priming

Installing Needle Assemblies and Priming NovaJet 736 or 750 Ink Delivery Lines

Preparing 736/750 Series Ink Delivery Lines

Instructions for installing needle assemblies and priming ink delivery lines for NovaJet 736/750.

Connecting Needle Assemblies and Ink Primer for 736/750

Steps for closing/opening ink delivery lines, connecting needle assemblies, and inserting into ink primer.

Priming 736/750 Series Ink and Cartridge Installation

Guide to priming with ink primer, connecting cartridge needles, and installing cartridges for 736/750.

Troubleshooting 736/750 Series Priming and Test Prints

Printing the Color Test

Verifying Manual Prime and Pressure Settings

Printing the Prime Pattern

Clearing Jets and Checking Firing

Clogged Jets

Manual Jet Cleaning and Priming

Guide to manually cleaning clogged jets by cleaning and priming affected cartridges.

Printing the Manual Jet Compensation List

Generating Jet Compensation List

Aligning the Ink Cartridges

Ink Cartridge Alignment Overview

Performing Color Deadband Compensation on 630/700 Series Printers

Adjusting Dot Placement for 630/700 Series

Procedure for performing color deadband compensation to adjust dot placement in bidirectional printing.

Performing Color Calibration

Executing Color Calibration Test

Aligning Print Heads Vertically and Horizontally

Paper Axis Calibration

Calibrating Printer to Paper Axis

Procedure for printing and measuring marks to calibrate the printer's paper axis.

Cartridge Recognition

Ensuring Proper Cartridge Installation

Clearing Cartridge Recognition Errors

Troubleshooting Cartridge Recognition Issues