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MUTOH kona Series User Manual

MUTOH kona Series
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User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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MUTOH kona Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ink TypeEco-solvent ink
Media HandlingRoll feed
ConnectivityEthernet, USB
Print ResolutionUp to 1440 dpi
Ink ColorsCMYK
InterfaceUSB 2.0, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
Operating System CompatibilityWindows
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Regulations and Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Defines safety terms and their meanings used in the manual to communicate risk levels.

Compliance with Regulations

Explains CE marking and WEEE regulation compliance for product safety and environmental disposal.

Important Notes

Provides critical operational notes, including safety locks, power cycling, and grounding requirements.

Safety Labels

Details various safety labels and their meanings for machine operation and hazard awareness.

Product Overview

Machine Dimensions

Provides detailed physical dimensions for different Kona models, including weight and accessory options.

Installation Environment Requirements

Specifies power supply, ambient conditions, and room requirements for optimal cutter operation.

Part Names and Functions

Identifies and describes the key components and their operational functions on the cutting plotter.

Basics of Operation

USB Driver Installation and Management

Guides through installing, updating, and uninstalling USB drivers for cutter-computer connectivity.

Powering the Cutter On and Off

Details the procedure for safely powering the cutting plotter on and off, including pre-operation checks.

Firmware Installation and Recovery

Explains how to install new firmware and outlines recovery procedures in case of upgrade failure.

Installing and Replacing Tools

Provides instructions for mounting and changing cutting tools, blades, and mats in the plotter.

Setting the Correct Knife Depth

Explains how to adjust knife depth for contour and through cutting to achieve optimal cut quality.

Handling and Storing Media

Offers guidance on proper handling and storage of media to ensure cutting quality and plotter longevity.

Loading Media

Details various methods for loading different types of media, including sheets and rolls, into the plotter.

Operation Panel Functions

Explaining the Control Panel Buttons

Describes the functions of the main buttons on the cutter's operation panel for user interaction.

Menu Overview and Navigation

Provides a comprehensive guide to the menu structure, submenus, and available settings for the cutter.

Tool Settings and Management

Covers configuring tool types, velocity, force, offset, and managing tool profiles for various cutting tasks.

EPOS Alignment and Calibration

Explains the EPOS system for positioning and alignment, including tests for calibration and accuracy.

Media Loading Modes

Details different media measurement methods (Load Modes) for accurate media handling during cutting.

Sheet-off Operation

Describes how to perform automatic or manual sheet-off operations for preparing media edges.

Copy Functionality

Explains how to use the copies function to create multiple outputs of a specific design.

Finetuning Your Cutter

Knife Types and Applications

Details available knife types, their angles, offsets, speeds, and forces for specific media cutting.

Kona/Kona Apparel Calibration

Covers essential calibration steps like knife settings, EPOS tests, and XY-distance accuracy.

EPOS Test Cuts and Alignment

Guides on performing EPOS test cuts for alignment verification and readout to ensure accurate contour cutting.

XY-Distance Accuracy Test

Explains how to perform tests to check and verify the actual XY cutting distance against sent vector data.

Contour Cutting

Introduction to Contour Cutting

Introduces contour cutting as a popular feature for producing sticker production from pre-printed media.

Different Alignment Methods

Presents manual, single frame, and multi frame alignment methods for cutting signs accurately.

Choosing an Alignment Method

Helps users select the appropriate automatic or manual alignment method based on job requirements.

Bounding Box Details and Specifications

Provides tips, recommendations, and precise specifications for bounding boxes used in automatic alignment.

Scanning Routing of Bounding Box

Explains the principles behind the EPOS sensor's bounding box scanning routine for accurate positioning.

Through Cutting

Introduction to Through Cutting

Explains the through cutting process for isolating sticker samples or cutting designs from pre-printed media.

Setting Up for Through Cutting

Lists necessary firmware, software, tools, and settings for performing through cutting operations.

Through Cutting Workflow and Parameters

Details essential parameters like speed, force, and vector order for successful through cutting.

Poster Trimming Workflow

Guides on using the plotter to trim printed posters after the initial printing process.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Daily Maintenance Tasks

Outlines essential daily maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the plotter.

Cleaning the Cutting Plotter

Provides instructions for cleaning the plotter's platen, sensors, and laser for optimal operation.

Cleaning the Cutter Blade Holder

Details procedures for cleaning standard and nonius knife holders to remove media particles.

Cleaning the Touch Screen

Explains how to clean the touch screen effectively using appropriate cleaning solutions and cloths.

Troubleshooting

Day-to-Day Use Issues and Warnings

Summarizes common operational problems, warning messages, and their potential causes and solutions.

Error Messages and IDs

Lists recoverable error messages, errors with specific IDs, and their corresponding solutions and categories.

Contour Cutting Errors and Warnings

Details error codes (ID 6201-6271) related to contour cutting, including print distortion and media shift issues.

Consumables

Knife Holders and Blades

Lists and describes knife holders with and without depth change indication, and available cutting blades.

Pens

Details the available pens for the cutting plotter, including their part numbers and descriptions.

Sheet Off Blades

Provides information on sheet off blades, including part numbers and quantities per pack.

Cutting Mats

Details the cutting mats available for the plotter, including part numbers and quantity.

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