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Page 2 - WARRANTY CLAIMS; United States; dealer/distributor or ENCAD for further details.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide ii WARRANTY CLAIMS United States ENCAD®, Inc., warrants its printers (“P RODUCT ”) to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. In order to submit a Warranty claim, please contact the ENCAD Help Desk at (619)45...

Page 4 - Material safety data sheet

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide iv Material safety data sheet To obtain information on the proper use, handling, and disposal of any ENCAD QIS ink, consultthe material safety data sheet included in the ink kit or obtain a copy from ENCAD, Inc. at: 6059 Cornerstone Court WestSan Diego, California 92121...

Page 5 - NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide; Manual organization; Chapter 4

v NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide Manual organization It is not necessary to read this manual from cover to cover. Reading Chapters 1 through 3 willgive you an understanding of printer's basic operation. Your particular needs will determine howyou use the rest of the guide. Chapter 1 Introduction - In...

Page 6 - Contents; Appendices; Index

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide vi Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................. 1-1 Printing with NovaJet PRO 600e printers .... 1-1Obtaining quality results ............................. 1-2Nine Factors that Affect Print Quality ......... 1-5 Chapter 2 Getting started .............. 2-1 Using th...

Page 7 - Introduction; Printing with NovaJet PRO 600e printers; INTRODUCTION

Introduction 1 This user guide covers the NovaJet PRO 600e printers. NovaJet PRO 600e printers are wide-format color inkjet printers that give you professional-quality output with all the brilliance and gloss of liquid ink. For signmakers, service bureaus,photographic services, creative and business...

Page 8 - Obtaining quality results; ENCAD inks and media give you optimal image quality through:

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 1-2 Introduction If your applications do not support HP RTL, there are several software utilities available toconvert various raster file formats (TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc.) into HP RTL. There are also more than50 Raster Image Processors (RIPs) which convert Postscript or CG...

Page 9 - Caring for your ink and cartridges; Be sure the ink in the cartridges matches the ink in the reservoirs.

Introduction 1-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide INTRODUCTION GS (Graphic Standard) QIS Inks™ giveyou high-quality, photo-realistic images. Yourindoor signs, posters, banners, and backlitgraphics will leave a lasting impression. Youalso get superb image quality when youcombine these inks with Quality ...

Page 10 - Choose the right media; Caring for your media

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 1-4 Introduction Choose the right media You can rely on ENCAD QIS Media for rich, vivid images across the entire color spectrum. QISMedia is specially formulated to demanding specifications, strict performance criteria, anduncompromising quality controls. This assures s...

Page 11 - Choose the correct printing mode

Introduction 1-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide INTRODUCTION If you remove a roll of media from the printer, be sure to store it in a manner which keeps itclean and dust-free. Ideally, you should return it to its original packaging for storage. Print on the correct side! Roll media is wound with the ...

Page 12 - Original Image Type

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 1-6 Introduction 1 . Use the highest quality type of image possible. 2 . Check to make sure the image is in focus and exposed properly. 3 . Scan it with the best scanner possible. 4 . Scan it at the proper resolution. 5 . Color correct and sharpen the image with softwar...

Page 13 - Scanner Type

Introduction 1-7 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide INTRODUCTION 3. Scanner Type How you get the original image into the computer is important to the overall printing process asscanner quality varies greatly. Using a scanner that meets the requirement of the overall printquality is essential to have enou...

Page 14 - RIP Color Profile

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 1-8 Introduction Color Correction - all scanners give the image a slight color cast during the scanning process.This happens because all light sensing devices have a slight bias. The easiest way to correct mostof this color cast is to use a function such as Auto Levels ...

Page 15 - Ink and Media

Introduction 1-9 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide INTRODUCTION 8. Ink and Media Using the right ink and media is a much bigger factor in print quality than most inkjet users realize.It takes many months of using a printer before a user begins to understand what an exceptionalprint looks like. Then and ...

Page 17 - Getting started; all packing materials have been removed from the carriage; Using the control panel; GETTING ST

Getting started 2 This chapter gives you details on setting up your printer and using the functions available on itspanel. Before you start, be sure that: • all packing materials have been removed from the carriage • the power cord is plugged in • you have connected your printer to your computer usi...

Page 18 - NovaJet PRO; Printer control panel; Choosing menu functions; To choose a language; Loading media

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-2 Getting Started The menu tree in Appendix C summarizes all the printer modes and their functions. Printer control panel Two types of menus are displayed: action menus provide a list of additional menus or immediatetasks to perform. Selection menus let you view and m...

Page 19 - Using the power media feed and take-up system

Getting Started 2-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED ! IMPORTANT! Depending on the model, the printer can use media up to 60" wide. Therolls can be heavy, so you may want to have someone help you to load them. Beforestarting, be sure that you have a take-up roll core available wh...

Page 20 - Using the take-up roll; To use the take-up roll; Be sure not to block the sensor!

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-4 Getting Started 2 Press Load Media to move the media into printing position. 3 As printing progresses, media is looped down in front of the take-up core until it isdetected by the sensor on the printer stand leg. The take-up rolls then activate to rollthe media. Be ...

Page 21 - To unload the take-up roll; Press the Cut button to cut the media.; To load sheet media; Moving the carriage; Be careful when handling the cutter to avoid injury.; To install the cutter

Getting Started 2-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED Note: If you are running narrow media, and depending on ambient temperature and humidity,you may want to set a dry time and/or turn on the dryer as described in Chapter 3 if you arerunning a long plot. Because of the print speed an...

Page 22 - To remove the cutter; Press the knife latch down.; Filling the ink reservoirs

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-6 Getting Started The cutter fits in the slot on the left side of the car-riage. Install the cutter by inserting it into the carriage. 2 Push the cutter into the slot until it clicks into place. 3 Press the Access Cartridges button to move thecarriage back into the se...

Page 23 - To fill the ink reservoirs; Remove cap from the bottle.; Be sure that each reservoir is con-; To install the ink cartridges; Work with only one ink color at a time to prevent contamination.

Getting Started 2-7 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To fill the ink reservoirs 1 Open the cover on the left side of the printer to access the ink reservoirs. Unscrewthe cap of one reservoir. Open only one reservoir at a time to prevent contaminationwith other inks. 2 Remov...

Page 24 - Priming the ink delivery lines; Be sure it has batteries in it before continuing.; To install tube needle assemblies and prime delivery lines

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-8 Getting Started 2 Cartridges are prefilled and preprimed. Remove the cartridge from the sealed bag andremove the shipping cap. 3. Install it bottom first into the correct slot on the carrier. DO NOT REMOVE THE BLUETAPE FROM THE JET PLATE. Tilt the cartridge up until...

Page 25 - Insert the cartridge into the carriage.

Getting Started 2-9 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED 2 Press the button on the NovaPrime to activate the vacuum and draw ink from thereservoir into the needle. 3 When ink is visible in the NovaPrime sight tube, removethe cartridge needle from the NovaPrime and quicklyinsert it into t...

Page 26 - Printing the color test; Be sure media is loaded in the printer.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-10 Getting Started Place the suction end of the NovaPrime over the jet area of the cartridge. 12 Make sure the Novaprime is making good contact with the jet area. Pulse he pump 3 - 5 times, until the ink is visible in the Novaprime sight tube. Maintaingood contact bet...

Page 27 - Printing the prime pattern; A test pattern prints. It should be smooth with no obvious banding.; To interpret the Prime pattern

Getting Started 2-11 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED Printing the prime pattern Before printing and at regular intervals during printing, the printer wipes the ink cartridgejets at the service station. This function is user selectable during printing or betweenprints. Still, ink car...

Page 28 - Clogged jets

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-12 Getting Started Clogged jets If a jet is clogged, it will appear in the prime pattern as a gap in the sloping line for each cartridge. Clogged jets cannot be automatically detected and therefore must be cleared manually. To clear aclogged jet, clean and prime the a...

Page 29 - To print the manual jet compensation list:; Press OK to accept the settings.; Aligning the ink cartridges

Getting Started 2-13 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To print the manual jet compensation list: 1 From the main menu, select Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Open Jet Menu/Print JetList. The jet status list prints as illustrated below, showing current jet compensation list by...

Page 30 - To perform color deadband compensation; To perform color calibration; The test patterns print as shown below.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-14 Getting Started Color calibration aligns the inkjets of the cartridges to each other. Misalignment can result fromsmall tolerance variations in cartridges during manufacturing and from cartridge alignment in theprinter. Color test patterns let you check the horizon...

Page 31 - Current heads test pattern; Cartridge recognition

Getting Started 2-15 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide GETTING ST A R TED ... -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 ... Vertical head-to-head test pattern Current heads test pattern Examine the registration + in the Current Heads Test Pattern. If they are in register,your calibrtion is correct. if not, perform the followig ...

Page 32 - To clear cartridge recognition error

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 2-16 Getting Started ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To clear cartridge recognition error 1 Press Access Cartridges to move the carriage to the position which allows replace-ment of the ink cartridges. 2 Verify that four ENCAD NovaJet PRO 600e cartridges are installed. Replace anyinvalid car...

Page 33 - Printer options; Initial; Returning to the default settings

Printer options 3 You can define printer options through your application software or by choosing settings from theprinter's control panel. The following printer options described in this chapter: • Initial ize (return to printer default settings) • Print mode • Paper Options • User Setup Returning ...

Page 36 - PRINTER OPTIONS; Important notes about image size vs. dpi

Printer Options 3-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide PRINTER OPTIONS MODE DPI PRINT DIRECTION # OF PASSES CARRIAGE SPEED DRAFT 600X600 BI 1 5 PRODUCTION 600X600 BI 3 5 NORMAL 600X600 BI 4 5 PHOTO 600X600 BI 6 5 USER User-defined through control panel. Note: W hen running at carriage speeds faster than ...

Page 37 - Color mode; To choose the color mode; Choose Color or Mono.; Quality modes; To choose print quality; Choose the desired quality.; Print passes

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 3-4 Printer Options Color mode Color mode refers to whether you are printing in color or monochrome. ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To choose the color mode 1 Press Setup/Print Mode/Color Mode. 2 Choose Color or Mono. 3 Press OK. Quality modes There are five print quality modes. Draft and P...

Page 38 - To change the number of passes; Print direction; To change the print direction; Choose Unidirectional or Bidirectional.; Choosing paper options; Paper options let you define the following:; Media standard; To choose the media standard; Choose the size of media you are loading.

Printer Options 3-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide PRINTER OPTIONS ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To change the number of passes 1 Choose Setup/Print Mode/Print Passes. 2 Choose Single, Three, Four, Six, Eight or Ten Pass. 3 Press OK. Print direction Print direction specifies whether the inkjets fire on both passes of th...

Page 39 - Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Rollfeed Media

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 3-6 Printer Options The tables which follow provide details on the media sizes and maximum printing areasfor rollfeed and sheet media. Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Rollfeed Media Paper Size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area GRAPHICS (U.S. OFFSET) 19.0&...

Page 40 - Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet Media

Printer Options 3-7 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide PRINTER OPTIONS Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet Media Paper Size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area GRAPHICS (U.S. OFFSET) 19.0" x 25.0" 17.8" x 23.0" 18.6" x 23.4" 20.0" x 28.0" 18.8" x 26.0...

Page 41 - Margins; Cut sheet maximum printing area

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 3-8 Printer Options Margins Margins can be set to Normal or Expanded. The Expanded setting expands the print area anddecreases the margins. Any part of the image that extends into the margin will be clipped. When the Margins option is setto Expanded, make sure that you ...

Page 42 - To set margins; Choose Normal or Expanded.; To set auto-load delay; Choose the delay time.; Save Media

Printer Options 3-9 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide PRINTER OPTIONS ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To set margins 1 Press Setup/Paper Option/Margins. 2 Choose Normal or Expanded. 3 Press OK. Auto-Load Delay Auto-Load Delay lets you set the time between when the printer senses the media and whenprinting starts. This lets y...

Page 43 - To turn off Save Media; Scroll to the number for the user settings.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 3-10 Printer Options ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To turn off Save Media 1 Press Setup/Paper Option/Save Media. 2 Choose Off. 3 Press OK. Auto-Wipe The cartridge jet plates are periodically wiped during printing. The default for this function isON. If you are having problems with banding,...

Page 44 - To use a previously saved user setting; Choosing a language; Choose the language to display.; Choosing ink options; Ink reduction; To set ink reduction; Ink Preheat

Printer Options 3-11 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide PRINTER OPTIONS ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To use a previously saved user setting 1 Press Setup/User Setup/Select User. 2 Scroll to the number for the user settings (i.e. user 1, user 2, etc.) to use. 3 Press OK. Choosing a language Printer menus and options can be ...

Page 45 - To set the ink preheat time; Choose a preheat value.; Dry time; To set the dry time; Choose a time from 10 seconds to 60 minutes.; To enable the dryer

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 3-12 Printer Options Defaults for the heater setting are determined by the ink type in use. The printer determines thisby reading the chip on the back of each cartridge. When you adjust the ink settings, you areincreasing or decreasing the heat from the default temperat...

Page 46 - To set LCD contrast; Choose the contrast value.

Printer Options 3-13 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide PRINTER OPTIONS LCD Contrast The LCD Contrast function lets you adjust the brightness of the control panel. The range is 1-16,where 16 is less contrast. The default is 9. Note that if brightness is set too high, you may not beable to see the text di...

Page 48 - Printer maintenance and storage; Periodic maintenance; Refilling ink reservoirs; To fill the ink reservoir

Printer maintenance and storage 4 This chapter provides information on the following: • Periodic maintenance • Preparing your printer for storage or transport • Using the information function. Periodic maintenance Periodic maintenance functions which you will want to perform to assure continued qual...

Page 49 - Changing ink types; only inks designated for NovaJet PRO 600e printers.; Removing and storing ink cartridges

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 4-2 Printer maintenance and storage 1 Open the front left cover to gain access to the reservoirs. 2 Remove the cap from the reservoir you want to fill. 3 Verify that the ink color and type in the bottle match the ink color and type in thereservoir. 4 Pour the ink into t...

Page 50 - MAINTENANCE; Store the cartridge garage upright to prevent leaks.

Printer maintenance and storage 4-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 2 Disconnect the cartridge tube from the carriage by pushing down on the disconnectbutton and removing the quick connect fitting. 3 Remove the cartridge from its carriage stall by gently pulling the top edge to...

Page 51 - To reuse the cartridge; Remove all the cartridges before replacing the ink reservoirs.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 4-4 Printer maintenance and storage ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To reuse the cartridge 1 Remove the cartridge from its garage by pulling back on the garage lockingtab and gently taking out the cartridge. 2 On the printer display panel, press Utility Menu then Access Cartridge. 3 Snap the...

Page 52 - Installing new cartridges; Remove all four cartridges before purging the ink lines.

Printer maintenance and storage 4-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Installing new cartridges Be sure the cartridges you are installing contain the same type of ink as the reservoirs. Snapthem into place and attach the quick connect fittings as described in Chapter 2. ! The pri...

Page 53 - Periodic cleaning; Materials to use for cleaning; Cotton swabs; Components to annually inspect; Carriage belt

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 4-6 Printer maintenance and storage Periodic cleaning To assure the best quality printing, you should clean the cartridges and service station daily forheavy use and once a week for moderate use. In addition, you should wipe any areas of theprinter exposed to ink and th...

Page 54 - To clean the ink cartridge jet plate; ! Never use alcohol to clean the jet area of the cartridge.

Printer maintenance and storage 4-7 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Cleaning the ink cartridge jet plate The ink cartridges may require occasional maintenance when used in low humidity. If repeatedpriming doesn’t unclog the head, follow the cleaning procedure below. In addition...

Page 55 - Cleaning the service station; Raise the printer cover.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide 4-8 Printer maintenance and storage Cleaning the service station Ink and dust can accumulate in the service station causing poor print quality. Dependingon how frequently you print, you may want to clean the service station daily using thefollowing procedure. ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ...

Page 56 - Remove the screw at the end of the unit and open the NovaPrime.

Printer maintenance and storage 4-9 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Maintaining the NovaPrime The NovaPrime is an accessory used to fill ink lines when reservoirs are installed and toclear clogs in cartridges. It is battery operated and uses 4 AA batteries. ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To replace...

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Page 58 - Calibration; Color calibration; Color Horizontal Head-to-Head Calibration; Color Vertical Head-to-Head Calibration

Calibration A Color calibration For best results, the color calibration must be performed each time you install a new cartridge.The printer draws a series of three patterns. The first pattern, labeled “Current Heads (Y, M, C),”shows yellow, magenta, and cyan + which represent the horizontal and vert...

Page 59 - To adjust the color calibration values; The test patterns print.; Defining Calibration Units; You can set the calibration units to English or Metric.; To set calibration units; Choose English or Metric.; Paper axis calibration; To print the Paper Axis calibration test pattern

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide A-2 Calibration ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To adjust the color calibration values 1 Install ink cartridges in the printer. (See Chapter 2 "Getting started" for cartridgeinstallation instructions.) 2 Load media in the printer that is at least 11 inches (28 cm) wide. (See Chapter ...

Page 60 - APPENDICES; The printer prints two marks.

Calibration A-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES 2 Press Utility/Calibration/Paper Axis Test. The printer prints two marks. 3 Remove the media from the printer and measure the distance between themarks. The distance between the marks should be exactly 33.00 inches(838.2 mm). 4 If the measure...

Page 62 - Installing additional memory; Acceptable SIMM sizes; ! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE BEGINNING.; To remove the right cover; Disconnect the power and the interface cables.

APPENDICES Installing additional memory B Your printer is shipped with 32 MB of RAM and is upgradable to a maximum of 128 MB, 64 MBper socket. Additional memory helps to free the host computer more quickly. Acceptable SIMM sizes Printer memory may be upgraded by installing 72-pin 70 nanosecond (or f...

Page 63 - To remove the SIMMs; Insert at a 45 degree angle and slowly push the SIMM to a 90

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide B-2 Installing additional memory ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To remove the SIMMs 1 Facing the top of the SIMMs, push the sideclips gently to the outside (away from theSIMM). 2 Push over and pull out, being careful not todamage the fingers on the top. ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ To install the new SIMM 1 I...

Page 64 - Menu tree; Main menu at a glance; Main Menu; Setup Menu

Menu tree C This section contains an overview of the printer 's menu tree. The use of the options is explainedin Chapters 2 - 3 of this guide. In the figures that follow, items in italics indicate that selectingthe option gives access to further options. Items in bold are the default option. Main me...

Page 65 - Feed media menu

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide C-2 Menu Tree Feed media menu l Forward Backward l l l l l l Exit l Forward advances media toward the front of the printer. Backward moves media toward the back of the printer. Exit returns to main menu. l Load Media Feed Media l l Cut Setup Menu l l Pause Utility Menu ...

Page 66 - Setup menu at a glance; Setup; Exit

Menu Tree C-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Setup menu at a glance (Bold indicates the default) Setup Print Mode Menu Color Mode Color, mono, gray Quality Mode User, Draft, Normal, Production, Photo Dots per Inch 300, 600 Print Passes 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 Carriage Speed 1-10, 5 Print Directi...

Page 67 - Setup menu; Print Mode

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide C-4 Menu Tree Setup menu l Print Mode Menu User Setup Menu l l Paper Option Menu Ink Option Men u l l Serial Comm Menu l l Exit l Print Mode Menu provides access to options for color, quality, print passes, carriage speed, and printdirection. Paper Option Menu provides ...

Page 68 - Paper Option Menu

Menu Tree C-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Print direction provides access to a further menu to select whether the printer will print in bi (default) or uni-directional printing (one direction). Exit returns to the Setup menu. Paper Option Menu l Supply Type Auto-Cut l l Media Standard S...

Page 69 - User Setup Menu

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide C-6 Menu Tree User Setup Menu l Select User Init Settings l l Save User Print Settings l l Units Select LCD Co ntrast l l Language Exit l Select user provides access to a further menu to select a previously saved user configuration.Default = User 1. Save user provides a...

Page 70 - Ink Option Menu; Serial Comm Menu

Menu Tree C-7 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Ink Option Menu l Ink Reduction Dryer l l Ink Preheat Dry Time l l l l Exit l Ink reduction provides access to a further menu in which to set the percentage by which todecrease the amount of ink emitted to help prevent bleeding or pooling of ink...

Page 71 - Utility menu at a glance; Use Calib XY

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide C-8 Menu Tree Utility menu at a glance (Bold indicates the default) UtilityPrime Access CartridgeColor Calib MenuCalibration Menu Use Calib XY ON/off Paper Axis TestColor Db MenuPaper Axis 32.00 - 34.00 Open Jet Menu Display settingsPrint settingsService menu Servo PWM ...

Page 72 - Utility menu; Calibration Menu (Bold indicates the default)

Menu Tree C-9 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Utility menu (Bold indicates the default) l Prime Di spl ay Set tings l l Access Cartr idge Print Setti ngs l l Col or C al ib Menu Service Menu l l Cal ibration Menu Exi t l Prime prints the prime pattern. Access Cartridge moves the ink carriag...

Page 73 - Service Menu (Bold indicates the default)

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide C-10 Menu Tree Open Jet Menu provides access to a further set of menus in which you can print the jet statuspattern and set the compensation for jets in each cartridge. Paper Axis provides access to a further menu in which to enter values determined byexamining the pape...

Page 74 - Technical information

APPENDICES Technical information D MEDIA TYPES: Photo paper, paper matte, drafting films,and specialty.See Supplies section for details. MEDIA ROLL PARAMETERS Inner roll core: 2" and 3"Max. outside roll diameter: 4" and 6"Max. roll width: 60", 42", 54" (photo gloss,vinyl ...

Page 76 - Parallel cable; You can use any parallel cable which meets IEEE 1284 standards.; RS-232 cable requirements; Plug; Communications and cabling

This appendix defines the serial cable requirements for connecting the printer to your DOS orUNIX based systems. It also includes instructions for setting serial communication parameters. Parallel cable You can use any parallel cable which meets IEEE 1284 standards. RS-232 cable requirements You may...

Page 77 - Setting serial communications parameters; Setting the baud rate; To set the baud rate; Choose the desired rate.; Setting the parity bit; To set the parity bit; Setting the data bit; The Serial Communications menu lets you set the data bit to 7 or 8.; To set the data bit; Choose the desired option.

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide E-2 Serial communications and cabling Setting serial communications parameters If your software or hardware platform only has serial communication capability, check themanuals provided with your system for the required communication parameters prior to settingthe RS-422...

Page 78 - Error messages; Error Messages; Cartridge Errors; The following are cartridge-related error messages.; Error Message; Unrecognized cartridge

APPENDICES Error messages F These display messages are helpful in determining the status of the printer and possiblecorrective action when operation does not appear to be normal. Error Messages Error messages consist of the message “Internal ERROR: Shutdown” on line 2 of thedisplay. On line 4, a spe...

Page 80 - Glossary

APPENDICES Glossary G baud rate The rate of data transfer (bits per second between the computerand printer. bit The smallest unit of digital information used by a computer orprinter. buffer The part of the printer's memory that is used for receiving andprocessing plot files. calibration The procedur...

Page 82 - Ordering supplies; ENCAD media for NovaJet PRO 600e printers; Brilliant, saturated colors; ENCAD supplies ordering information; Hong Kong; NovaJet PRO 600e Ink and cartridges; ENCAD proprietary NovaJet PRO 600e cartridges

Ordering supplies H ENCAD media for NovaJet PRO 600e printers ENCAD offers a full line of inkjet media which gives you brighter, crisper color from yourprinter. Choose from a variety of sheet and roll sizes. ENCAD ink and media are optimized towork together and were designed for optimal results on y...

Page 83 - Inkjet media for NovaJet PRO 600e printers; Photo Paper

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide H-2 Ordering supplies Be sure to order media matched to the type of ink you are using. Note: Always refill cartridges and reservoirs with the same type and color of ink. Inkjet media for NovaJet PRO 600e printers ENCAD Quality Imaging Supplies (QIS) expand the range of ...

Page 84 - Specialty

Ordering supplies H-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES QIS Specialty Matte 3 mil (Rolls only) Excellent for preliminary or working drawings of CAD designs, renderings, maps, or presentationgraphics. Images produced on Specialty Matte are far more water-resistant than those producedon other p...

Page 85 - Cut Sheet Media

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide H-4 Ordering supplies Vinyl for GO inks (Use with Photo Printing mode only) A flexible, white, opaque calendered vinyl designed for excellent ink receptivity and durabilitywhen used with ENCAD’s Graphic Outdoor (GO) inks . Outstanding for outdoor signs. Overlaminates Ov...

Page 86 - Tyvek

Ordering supplies H-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Roll Media (on 2" diameter core) 60” 54” 50” 42” 36” 24” Backlit Film (5 mil.) X X X X X Canvas (20 mil.) X X X Clear Film (4 mil.) X X X X X Draft Matte (4 mil.) X X X Gloss Clear Vinyl (Overlam.) X X X X Luster Clear Vinyl(Overlam....

Page 87 - Media Cores; Core adapters are available.; Media Samples

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide H-6 Ordering supplies Media Cores Media cores are used with the takeup roll. They are available in the following widths: 60", 54", 50", 42", 36". Diameters: 2" and 3". Core adapters are available. Media Samples Media samples are available so ...

Page 88 - Troubleshooting; Printer health; Troubleshooting quick list; Is the printer connected to a good power source?; Isolating problems; If steps 4 or 5 fail, repeat them using another computer.

Troubleshooting I This appendix contains valuable information to help you solve the most common printerproblems. The problems addressed are divided into these types: · Printer health · Print quality · Data transfer · Application software Troubleshooting quick list Many common problems can be solved ...

Page 89 - Printer Health; Printer will not turn on; A short delay between sending the f; File will not print

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide I-2 Troubleshooting If one application fails, but others print successfully, that can indicate a problem with a specificsoftware package. Call technical support of the failed product. If all the applications fail,determine what they have in common; for example, a RIP bo...

Page 90 - Be sure the paper feed option is set to Takeup.

Troubleshooting I-3 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES on your Utilities disk and can also be downloaded from the ENCAD BBS. Slow printing under Windows Windows applications naturally print slower than DOS applications. Be sure the Windows PrintManager is turned OFF. Takeup roll doesn't turn B...

Page 91 - Printer front view; Remove the cutter from the left side of the; carriage and check it for visible damage. Make

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide I-4 Troubleshooting under the trailing cable tray and above the belt) Refer to the figure which follows. Printer front view Encoder strip under second trailing cable c over le vel,(clear plas ti c strip directly behind the shaft) Verify that carriage movement is free an...

Page 92 - Cannot draw ink during initial siphon; Be sure th; Cartridges leaking

Troubleshooting I-5 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Cannot draw ink during initial siphon Check that the quick release fitting connection to the ink reservoir is secure. Check whether contaminants have blocked the ink delivery lines. If necessary, flush the lineswith distilled water, then r...

Page 93 - Ink spills on the flex cable; Flex cable refers to the copper; contacts on the carriage where the cartridge seats. Clean the; er as this may cause damage to the flex cable.; Printer settings are lost when printer is turned off or rebooted; You can download the new

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide I-6 Troubleshooting Nozzle may have failed. Replace cartridge. Check for nozzle clogs by using the NovaPrime on thecartridge nozzle plate. Check to see whether spray from printing has contaminated the flex contact. Remove the cartridgeand wipe the carriage flex and cart...

Page 94 - Print Quality; Check if the ink reservoir is empty. Refill if necessary.; Overall print quality is poor; Make sure the printer is positioned on level ground.; Cartridge spits small amounts of ink on paper

Troubleshooting I-7 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES For Macintosh: 1. Ensure the printer is turned ON and you have your ImageWriter II cable (RS422-232) attachedbetween the serial port on the printer and the serial port on the host computer. 2. Place the xxxx.ROM file in the Spool folder on...

Page 96 - Ghosting; STEPS TO MINIMIZE GHOSTING (PARASITIC SUPPRESSION); Use the preheat function and set the heat to 4 on all the cartridges.; Colors are not correct or sections of print missing

Troubleshooting I-9 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Ghosting The temperature of the print cartridge affects the size of the dots it prints. When the cartridge iswarmer it produces slightly larger dots than when it is cool. Several things affect the temperatureof the cartridge including the ...

Page 98 - Poor vertical or horizontal line quality; Data Transfer; Printer doesn’t generate a print; To order from ENCAD, use part number 208559.; Serial printing does not work; Verify that the serial cable is properly connected.; Problems connecting to a Macintosh workstation

Troubleshooting I-11 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Poor vertical or horizontal line quality Perform color calibration. (See Appendix A.) Data Transfer Printer doesn’t generate a print Be sure your printer is connected to the port to which you are sending the file. If you are printing over...

Page 99 - Parallel Connection

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide I-12 Troubleshooting Serial RS-232/422 Connection NovaJet PRO 600e models use an ImageWriter II cable with a 8 pin DIN connector on the printerend. Parallel Connection Use the Creative Solutions Centronics board which is available from a Macintosh computer store. Proble...

Page 100 - Check the LP print service.; Application Software; Isolating a problem to your software; Sometimes printing problems are application software-specific.; Difficulty generating prints ranging from A to E size

Troubleshooting I-13 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES • How is NIS or NIS+ set up at the site? • Do you need to take additional steps to allow the print servers and print clientsto communicate with each other? • If your site is not running NIS or NIS+, have you entered the IP address for the...

Page 101 - Windows GDI Print Length Limitation; What all this means is:

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide I-14 Troubleshooting Some applications which limit maximum print size are listed below: • Microsoft Word: 22 x 22” • Lotus 123: 17 x 22” • CorelDRAW: 30 x 30” (TIFF files are limited to 11 x 17”) • Microsoft Project: 36 x 61” • Micrographx Designer: 68” maximum • Ashlar...

Page 102 - Printer Information

Troubleshooting I-15 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES maximum attainable page size is approximately 55 x 55 inches. Larger page sizes may be attainableif the resolution in the driv er is lowered. This limitation also applies to the HP 750C plotter, and 16 bit plotter drivers under Win95. Pro...

Page 103 - Customer Technical Support

NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide I-16 Troubleshooting Customer Technical Support To resolve printer problems, use the suggestions provided in this guide. If you continueto have problems, you can get help from any of the following: ENCAD Authorized Dealer _______________________(write phone number here)...

Page 104 - Troubleshooting Index

Troubleshooting I-17 NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide APPENDICES Troubleshooting Index A application software isolating a problem to I-14 area fills banding in I-11 B banding in area fills I-11BBS I-16bleeding I-8 C carriage axis failure I-3jams I-3 characters misaligned I-9colors incorrect I-10print a...