quadient MACH 6 - User Manual

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Digital Color Inkjet Printer

MACH 6

User Guide

Main Page

Safety Precautions2
Table of Contents3
SECTION 1 - Getting Acquainted6
Front View6
Entry End & Connections View7
Print Engine View (under Printhead Door)8
Ink Tank View (Behind Ink Tank Door)9
Print Zone View (under Clamshell)10
SECTION 2 - Installing Printer11
Transport Inspection12
Tools Needed12
Choose a Location12
Operating Conditions12
Unpacking13
Contents of Packaging14
Removing Shipping Materials15
Install Print Platen & Drip Tray Assembly16
Attach Media Side Guides and Rear Media Support Guide/Sled18
Connect Printer20
Plugging in Printer20
Connect to Computer20
Turning Power on and off20
Install Ink Tanks21
Install Printhead Cartridge23
Install Printer Software (Driver & Toolbox)30
Minimum Comuter System Requirements30
Connecting Printer Via USB30
Connecting Printer Via Network (Ethernet Connection)33
SECTION 3 - Operating Printer36
Media Feed Setup36
Print Zone Reference Tool36
Position Media Side Guides (Inner and Outer)37
Adjust Sheet Separators37
Attach Media Support Wedge Extension38
Adjust Rear Media Support Guide/Sled Assembly38
Guide/Sled Positioning Scales & Sled Safety Stop39
Load Media into Feeder Section (Hopper)40
Finding the Sweet Spot40
Position Feeder/Entry Sensor Assembly41
Adjust Media Thickness41
Verify "Ignore Exit Sensor" Selection42
Correcting Misfeeds and Jams in Printer43
Removing Jammed or Misfed Media43
Using Printer Touchscreen Display44
System Status Indicator45
Job & Maintenance Status46
Firmware, Date, Time, Relative Humidity Information47
Printer Status Icon48
Ink Tank Status49
Touchscreen Menu Choices and Features50
Job Menu50
Stored Jobs57
Setup Menu59
Test Print Menu59
Maintenance Menu60
Wiper Menu60
System Test61
Using Printer Toolbox62
Opening the Toolbox62
Toolbox Features63
Drop-Down Menu Options63
View Drop-Down63
Maintenance Drop-Down76
Service Drop-Down76
Test Print Drop-Down77
Printer Driver Properties78
General Tab79
Layout Tab81
Color Tab83
Import/Export Tab83
SECTION 4 - Software Setup Information84
General Software Setup Info84
Adobe ® Acrobat/Reader Setup Tips85
Setting up a Job in Bulk Mailer86
Envelope, Feeding Long-Edge First (Flap First)86
#10 Envelope, Feeding Short-Edge First90
SECTION 5 - Maintenance93
Cleaning Printer and Printer Components93
Cleaning Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers93
Cleaning Print Engine94
Cleaning Clamshell Star Wheels95
Cleaning Ink Revolver Couplings95
Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts & Prism96
Replacing Ink Tanks97
Ink Tank Storage98
Ink Tank Disposal98
Cleaning the Printhead99
Remove/Replace Printhead Cartridge100
Printhead Storage102
Printhead Service Life102
Printhead Disposal102
Inspecting the Service Station103
Inspect/Replace Waste Ink Tray104
Replace Sheet Separators104
Preparing Printer for Transport105
Local Relocation105
Remote Relocation or Shipping105
Printer Maintenance Schedule108
SECTION 6 - Troubleshooting Guide109
Identifying & Solving Print Quality Issues109
Incompatible Paper Type109
Low Resolution Images/Graphics109
Air in Printhead Nozzle Area110
Clogged/Damaged/Dead Nozzles111
Color Mixing Issues112
Scuff Marks113
Smudging Issues114
Fuzzy/Distorted Print115
Ink Tank(S)116
Memjet ® Printhead117
Printer118
Errors and Warnings120
Printer Alert Window Messages120
Toolbox System Status Messages121
Appendix A - Printer Specifications126
Appendix B - Supplies and Optional Hardware127
Appendix C - Backup/Transfer Port128
Appendix D - Small Media Guide Kit129
Appendix E - Extended Rear Media Support Guide130
Appendix F - Magnetic Media Support Assembly132
Appendix G - Adjustable Exit Wheels Assembly133
Appendix H - Media Retainer Guide Kit134
Appendix I - Catch Tray135
Appendix J - Service Station Maintenance136
Index141

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Brand	quadient
Model	MACH 6
Category	Printer
Language	English

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