FO 48 62 User Guide English OI PDF

Mutoh America
Inc.
FALCON OUTDOOR
ECO-SOLVENT PRINTER
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MUTOH AMERICA INC.

MAI-75024 Rev. 2.
05/18/2006
Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without
written permission of the copyright owner.
This document is furnished to support the Mutoh Falcon Outdoor (48”& 62”) Eco-
Solvent Inkjet Printers. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained
in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and
agrees to the following:
The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall
not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh America Inc.
This document or the contents herein under no circumstances, shall be used in the
manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document
shall not constitute any right or license to do so.

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Dear Customer,
Mutoh’s Falcon Outdoor high-resolution drop-on-demand piezo electric outdoor inkjet

printer series consists of two models, i.e. a 62” (157 cm) and a 46” (118 cm) version.
Maximum print widths offered are 45.7 inches for the Falcon Outdoor 48 and 61.7
inches for the Falcon Outdoor 62.
Application possibilities encompass outdoor poster printing, banners, long-term backlit

signage, building and construction announcements, vehicle graphics, durable indoor
graphics, POS displays.
The printers use a newly developed eco-solvent ink. Inks are offered in six colors, i.e.
cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan & light magenta. Prints are UV- and water-
resistant for up to three years outdoors (*). Lamination is required for heavy-duty
applications.
The Falcon Outdoor printers offer various print resolutions, from 360 dpi & 720 dpi, up
to 1440 x 720 dpi and diagonally interpolated 1440 x 1440 dpi. Print speeds vary
between 156 ft²/h at 360 x 180 dpi, 39 ft²/h at 720 x 720 dpi and 7 ft²/h at 1440 x 1440
dpi.
For the Falcon Outdoor, Mutoh will be offering certified media such as banner and vinyl,
optimized for use with the Mutoh Eco-solvent inks. As standard, Mutoh Falcon Outdoor
printers are equipped with an automatic take-up system for unattended printing and
separately controllable pre and post heaters for instant drying and a wider media
compatibility.
(*) Accelerated weather tests predict up to 3 years outdoor durability. Outdoor

durability is location and application dependant.

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FALCON OUTDOOR STARTUP PROCEDURE
1. Manually move the head carriage right to left to insure that all packing
material and flex cables are positioned correctly
2. Turn on Power. The Falcon Outdoor 62” has three power switches one for the
heaters (not on 48” or 38”), the main power, and one for the Take-up system.
Turn on each of these switches.
3. Wash heads with ECO cleaning liquid BEFORE inking up the printer.
The printer must be flushed first with ECO cleaning liquid prior to inking up with
ECO inks. Failure to wash first will result in non warranty head clogging. If there
are a couple of missing nozzles after the initial INK FILL then let the printer sit for
an hour. If that does not help then see the ‘Cleaning nozzles’ section.
4. Load media. (For detailed instructions see Falcon Outdoor owner’s guide pages
30 – 39) The menu will read Confirm Paper Kind. Media must be aligned
‘straight’ in the printer and within 3 mm of the right side alignment holes in the
platen area.
5. Adjust Print head height for type of material that has been loaded. The low
position is for thinner materials such as vinyl, the high position is for thicker
materials with fibers such as banner material.
6. Check heater settings. The recommended temperature setting is 50° C for both
the front and back heater. Different media may require different settings.
7. Check vacuum settings. Use High for most media. Low setting is usually used
for very light media. If banner material appears to be buckling, reducing the
vacuum to ‘low’ can help prevent this.
8. Perform Nozzle Check. Press Quality/Speed button until light next to the Rabbit
is lighted. Press Resolution button until only the light next to 360 is lighted. Hold
the Shift key and press Nozzle Check. A test pattern will print. If all nozzles are
firing you are ready to print. If some of the lines are missing, go to step 7.
9. Cleaning Nozzles. Press Menu button. Press Menu Up or Menu Down until the
screen reads Utility. Press Enter. Press Menu Up or Menu Down until the
screen reads Clean. Press Enter. Press Value + or Value – until screen reads
Powerful. Press Enter. When finished perform step 6 again. If all nozzles are
firing you are ready to print. If some of the lines are still missing, repeat until print
looks good.

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10. Reduce banding by compensating for the slipperiness of the backing by

adjusting the ‘Step Adjust’ in the Function Menu. This may also be known as
‘Microbanding’. If there are light colored bands then insure that there are no
missing nozzles.
Note:
Nozzle check should be done before printing each day, or when machine has been
inactive for 4 hours or more.
Normal Cleaning (from the Utility Menu) may be required if just a couple of
nozzles are missing or misdirected.
Powerful Clean is only needed when nozzle check print shows several missing
lines.
If the printer has sat over the weekend then ‘wet’ the 2 capping units with a little
alcohol (use a drinking straw) before doing another Normal cleaning
If there are still several missing nozzles then perform 2 Powerful cleanings back
to back. Do not allow the printer to rest between these two cleanings. Check for
missing or misdirected nozzles and if there are still many missing or misdirected
nozzles then another INK FILL may be required.
FALCON OUTDOOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

To shut down the Falcon Outdoor printer at the end of the workday, use the
following procedures:
1. Remove media from printer and leave pressure rollers in up position.

2. Check print head height; make sure it is the down position.
3. Make sure print head is parked on capping station
Turn off power switches for main power, heaters, and take-up system.
Connecting your Falcon Outdoor printer to your computer.

Quick start for SEH and Falcon Outdoor printers setup. ...............................Page 31

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick start for SEH and Falcon Outdoor printers. .........................................Page 31
FALCON OUTDOOR ECO-SOLVENT PRINTER OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 1
Regulatory and Safety Information .....................................................10
EMC Statement for CE Marking ............................................................................. 10
FCC Compliance.................................................................................................... 10
Safety Labels, Symboles de sécurité, Sicherheitssymbole .................................... 11
Installation Procedures ........................................................................17
Installation requirements: Selecting an adequate place for setting up your
Equipment .............................................................................................................. 17
Unpacking your Falcon Outdoor printer ................................................................. 19
What’s in the Box? ................................................................................................. 20
Getting to know the Printer parts & components .................................................... 21
Assembling the printer ........................................................................................... 23
The Parallel interface ............................................................................................. 29
Tips on how to use high-speed ECP parallel communication if necessary .......... 30
Quick start for SEH and Falcon Outdoor printers. .................................................. 31
Diagnostic assistance using ‘File Download’ feature of the SEH box..................... 32
Connecting the power cable / disconnect device ................................................... 33
Preparing for a job ................................................................................35
Installing the ink cassettes ..................................................................................... 35
Adjusting Head Height. .......................................................................................... 42
Loading media........................................................................................................ 43
Using Pre- and post-heaters. ................................................................................. 55
Using Eco-Solvent Ink ............................................................................................ 55
Using Pigmented Ink .............................................................................................. 55
PRINT ORIGIN CONTROL .................................................................................... 56
Micro-banding elimination. ..................................................................................... 58
Daily Maintenance.................................................................................61
Replacing the ink cassettes.................................................................................... 61
Switching between dye inks and pigmented inks or changing to Eco-Solvent Ink.. 62
Cleaning the head cleaning wiper. ......................................................................... 65
Replacing the cutting blade .................................................................................... 66
Understanding the control panel & printer controls..........................69
Guided tour around the control panel..................................................................... 69
Heater System Control Panel................................................................................. 74
Menu mode operation. ........................................................................................... 75
Menu Structure – overview..................................................................................... 76
Print modes accessible via the control panel. ........................................................ 77

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Regulatory & Safety Information Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION
EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING
Warning:
• This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to
take adequate measures.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment complies with the requirements for a Class A computing device in the
FCC rules, part 15, subpart J.
Operation of this device in a residential area may interfere with television reception or
operation of utilities.
Printers generate weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and
utilities. If the printer does interfere with radio or TV reception, try the following :
• Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.

• Change the direction of the printer.
• Move either the printer or the receiving antenna so there is more distance between
them.
• Be sure the printer and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.

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Regulatory & Safety Information Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ,

SICHERHEITSSYMBOLE
Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the printer to alert you to
potentially hazardous situations or conditions. The following safety labels are used in
and on the printer:
La partie externe et interne de l’imprimante porte des symboles de sécurité destinés à

attirer votre attention sur des sources potentielles de danger ou des conditions pouvant
être dangereuses. Les symboles de sécurité suivants sont utilisés à l’intérieur et à
l’extérieur de l’imprimante:
Auf der Innen- und Außenseite des Druckers sind Sicherheitssymbole angebracht, die
Sie auf potentielle Gefahrenquellen oder potentiell gefährliche Bedingungen hinweisen
sollen. Im und auf dem Drucker werden die nachfolgend aufgeführten
Sicherheitssymbole verwendet:
WARNING
♦ Keep fingers clear of opening except when loading media.
This may result in unexpected injury and/or poor image quality.
♦ Ne mettez pas le doigts dans l’ouverture sauf lors du montage du papier. Ceci
peut éventuellement provoquer des blessures ou avoir un effet néfaste sur
l’impression.
♦ Nicht die Finger in die Öffnung stecken, außer wenn Druckmaterial eingesetzt
werden muß.
Das könnte Verletzungen verursachen und den Druckvorgang beeinträchtigen.
THE OPENING / OUVERTURE / ÖFFNUNG

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CAUTION
♦ When the message “Clean the wiper” is appeared on the LCD of the
operation panel, clean up the Head Cleaning Wiper. Refer to the User
Guide in detail.
♦ Periodical cleaning can avoid bad print result.
♦ Lorsque le message “Nettoyer le balai” apparaît sur l’ecran LCD du
panneau de commande, nettoyer le balai de nettoyage de la tête.
Reportez-vous au guide de l’utilisateur pour les détails.
♦ Le nettoyage périodique peut éviter la dégradation de la qualité de
l’impression.
♦ Wenn die Meldung “Wischer reinigen” auf dem LCD an der Frontplatte
erscheint, den Kopfwisser reinigen. Nähere Einzelheiten siehe
Bedienungsanleitung.
Periodische Reinigung kann schlechte Druckqualität verhindern.

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Installation Procedures Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
CAUTION
♦ The corner edge of the Cutter Guide is sharp. Be careful not to cut your fingers.
♦ The edge of the cutting tool such as knife is very sharp. When cutting roll media with
knife manually, handle it with care.
♦ Le bord d’angle du guide du cutter est tranchant. Veillez à ne pas vous couper les
doigts.
♦ Le bord des outils de coupe comme un couteau est très tranchant. Manipulez ces outils
avec précaution si vous coupez le rouleau de papier manuellement au couteau.
♦ Die Eckkante der Schneidevorrichtungsführung ist scharf. Es besteht Verletzunsgefahr.

♦ Scheidwerkzeuge wie Messer sind sehr scharf. Beim Schneiden von Rollenmaterial von
Hand mit einem Messer vorsichtig vorgehen.
CAUTION
♦ Do not open the front cover or touch the media during printing. This will result in poor image quality.
♦ If no printing is to be done for some time, remove the media and set the hold lever in the up position.
Otherwise the media may lift up or become wrinckled and you will not be able to obtain good printing results.
♦ Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle avant pendant l’impression. Et ne touchez pas le papier pendant l’impression pour
éviter que la qualité d’impression ne se dégrade.
♦ Si vous ne comptez pas imprimer pendant un certain temps, retirez le papier et mettez le levier en position
levée. Sinon, le support risque de se soulever et de se froisser et vous ne pourrez pas obtenir une bonne
qualité d’impression.
♦ Wahrend des Druckens nicht die Frontabdeckung öffnen und nicht das Druckmaterial berühren. Das kann
das Druckergebnis beeinträchtigen.
♦ Wenn längere Zeit nicht gedruckt werden soll, das Druckmaterial herausnehmen und die Haltehebel in die
obere Position stellen. Anderenfalls kann sich das Druckmaterial heben oder falten, so daß keine guten
Druckergebnisse mehr zu erzielen sind.
CAUTION
If the media feed is not operating properly the media will jam and you will not be able to obtain good printing results.
♦ Don't use media that is curled, creased or torn.
♦ The media must be mounted correctly
♦ Media should be acclimatized to the environment for about 30 minutes before it is used.
♦ When roll media is mounted, the selector on the front panel must be set to roll media. If cut media is selected
when roll media is mounted, about 3m of media will be fed.
Si l'alimentation de papier ne fonctionne pas normalement, des bourrages risquent de se produire et vous ne
pourrez pas obtenir une bonne qualité d'impression.
♦ Ne pas utiliser de papier recourbé, plissé ou déchiré.
♦ Le papier doit être chargé correctement.
♦ Le papier devra être acclimaté à l'environnement pendant environ 30 minutes avant d'être utilisé.
♦ Lorsque le rouleau de papier est chargé, le sélecteur du panneau frontal doit être réglé sur "Papier en rouleau".
Si, "Papier coupé" est sélectionné alors qu'un rouleau de papier est chargé, 3m de papier environ seront
alimentés.
Wenn das Druckmaterial nicht einwandfrei transportiert wird, staut es sich, und es können keine guten
Druckergebnisse erzielt werden.
♦ Keine gerolltes,geknittertes oder eingerissenes Druckmaterial verwenden.
♦ Das Druckmaterial muß korrekt eingesetzt werden.
♦ Das Druckmaterial sollte vor Gebrauch etwa zehn Minuten lang der Betriebsumgebung angepaßt werden.
♦ Beim Einsetzen von Rollenmaterial muß der Wahlschalter an der Frontplatte auf Rollenmaterial eingestelt
werden. Steht der Wahlschalter auf Einzelblattmaterial, wenn Rollenmaterial eingesetzt ist, werden etwa 3m
Druckmaterial zugeführt.

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CAUTION
Precautions when the hold lever is up.
♦ Don't put the hold lever up while the head is operating (printing, media size detection,cutting,etc..)
The head and media keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor image quality.
♦ When the lever is up for media mounting, etc…, make sure the head is in a position where it does not
come into contact with the media keeper blade.
♦ Don't move the head while the lever is up. The media keeper blade must not come into contact with the
head.
Precautions when replacing the cutter.
♦ The power supply must be switched off and the hold lever must be in the down position when the cutter is
being replaced.
Précautions lorsque le levier de maintien est levé.

♦ Ne pas lever le levier de maintien lorsque la tête fonctionne (pendant l'impression, la selection du support
d'impression, la coupe du papier, le nettoyage, etc..). La tête et la lame de maintien du papier peuvent
entrer en contact et provoquer des dommages ou nuire à la qualité de l'image.
♦ Lorsque le levier est levé pour monter le support ou autres, veillez à ce que la tête soit dans une postion où
elle n'entre pas en contact avec la lame de maintien du support.
♦ Ne pas déplacer la tête lorsque le levier est levé. La lame de maintien du support ne doit pas entrer en
contact avec la tête.
Précautions lors du remplacement du cutter.
♦ Mettre l'appareil hors tension et abaisser le levier de maintien pendant le remplacement du cutter.
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei hochgestelltem Haltehebel.
♦ Den Haltehebel nicht hochstellen, während der Kopf arbeitet (beim Drucken, bei der Erkennung der
Druckmaterialgröße, beim Schneiden des Druckmaterials, bei der Reinigung, usw..). Der Kopf und das
Druckmaterial-Haltemesser könnten sich dabei berühren und Beschädigungen oder schlechte Bildqualität
verursachen.
♦ Wenn der Hebel zum Einsetzen von Druckmaterial usw. Hochgestellt ist, ist darauf zu achten, daß er sich
nicht in einer Position befindet, in der er in Kontakt mit dem Druckmaterial-Haltemesser kommt.
♦ Den Kopf nicht bewegen, während der Hebel hochgestellt ist. Das Druckmaterial-Haltemesser darf nicht in
Kontakt mit dem Kopf kommen.
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Auswechseln der Schneidevorichtung.
♦ Beim Auswechseln der Schneidevorrichtung muß die Stromversorgung ausgeschaltet sein und der
Haltebhebel muß sich in der unteren Position befinden.
WARNING
♦ The edges of the steel belt are sharp and should not be
touched.
♦ Les bords de la courroie métallique sont tranchants et ne
doivent pas être touchés.
♦ Die Kanten des Stahlriemens sind scharf und sollten nicht
berürht werden.
CAUTION
♦ The pressure roller must be in the up position whenever it is to
be moved.
♦ Le rouleau de pression doit être mis en position levée lorsqu'il
doit être déplacé.
Die Andruckrolle muß sich zum Verschieben in der oberen Position
befinden.

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CAUTION
♦ The cutter blade is a consumable item. When its cutting performance deteriorates
it should be replaced in accordance with the User Manual.
♦ The media sensor section and printing board should be cleaned regurarly as
detailed under daily maintenance in the User Manual.
♦ La lame du cutter est un article consommable qui doit être remplacé

conformément à la procédure indiquée dans le mode d'emploi lorsque les
performances de coupe se dégradent.
♦ La section de détection du support et la carte de traçage doivent être nettoyés
périodiquement de la manière indiquée pour l'entretien journalier dans le mode
d'emploi.
♦ Die Schneidevorichtung ist ein Verbrauchsartikel. Wenn ihre Schneideleistung

nachlaßt, muß sie entsprechend den Anweisungen in der Bedienungsanleitung
ausgewechselt werden.
♦ Der Bereich des Druckmaterialsensors und die Zeichenfläche sollten regelmäßig
gereinigt werden, wie unter tâgliche Wartung in der Bedienungsanleitung
beschrieben.
MOUNTING CUT MEDIA

♦ Pass the media between the media keeper
blade and the printing board.
♦ Align the front right corner of the media
with the edge of the paper guide.
♦ Align the right side of the media with the
center of the alignment line (hole).
♦ Passez le papier entre la lame de maintien

et le carte d’impression.
♦ Alignez le coin avant droit du papier avec
le bord du guide de papier.
♦ Alignez l’extrémité droite du papier sur le
centre de la ligne d’alignement (orifice).
♦ Das Druckmaterial zwischen dem
Druckmaterial-Haltemesser und der
Zeichenfläche hindurchführen.
♦ Die vordere rechte Ecke des
Druckmaterials auf die Kante der
Papierführung ausrichten.
♦ Die rechte Seite des Druckmaterials auf
die Mitte der Ausrichtungslinie (Loch)
ausrichten.

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LOADING ROLL MEDIA
1. Remove the tape from the 2. Insert the end of the roll media between the
roll media and pull out a rather pressure roller and the drive roller and pull
long length of roll media. out a fairly long length of roll media.
1. Retirez la bande du rouleau 2. Introduisez l’extrémité du papier en rouleau

et tirez une bonne longueur de entre le rouleau de pression et le rouleau
papier. d’entraînement et tirez une bonne longueur
de papier.
1. Das Klebeband von der Rolle 2. Das Ende des Rollenmaterials zwischen der
abziehlen und ein ziemlich Andruckrolle und der Antriebsrolle einsetzen
langes Stück Rollenmaterial und ein ziemlich langes Stück Rollenmaterial
herausziehen. herausziehen.
CHECK THE POSITION OF THE ROLL MEDIA

Rotate the scroller by hand, taking several turns of
roll media and check the position of the roll media.
The position is correct if the right side of the roll
media is in the center of the alignment line (hole)
Faites tourner la couronne de la main pour faire

plusieurs tours au rouleau de papier et vérifiez la
position du rouleau. Elle est normale si l’extrémité
de droite du rouleau se trouve à l’extrémité de
droite du rouleau d’entraînement et au centre de la
ligne d’alignement (orifice).
Durch mehrmaliges manuelles Drehen der

Papierspindel Rollenmaterial vor transportieren und
seine Position prüen. Das Rollenmaterial hat die
richtige Position wenn sich seine rechte Seite am
rechten Ende der Antriebsrolle und in der Mitte der
Ausrichtungslinie (Loch) befindet.

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ADJUSTING ROLL MEDIA POSITION

If the position of the roll media is incorrect, adjust the position of the roll
media as shown in the diagram below.
Si la position du rouleau est incorrecte, réglez-la de la manière
indiquée sur le schéma ci-dessous.
Wenn sich das Rollenmaterial nicht in der richtigen Position befindet,

muß es wie in der Abbildung unten gezeigt justiert werden.
If the roll needs to be moved to If the roll needs to be moved to

the right. the left.
Si le rouleau de papier doit être Si le rouleau de papier doit être

retiré vers le côté droit. retiré vers le côté gauche.
Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach

rechts verschoben werden muß. links verschoben werden muß.
CAUTION
♦ Ink cartridges must not be removed during printing or poor image quality will result.
♦ Keep fingers clear of the ink cartridge box. It contains projecting parts which may cause
you an unexpected injury
♦ When removing or inserting the waste fluid bottle be careful not to tilt it. You may spill
ink on your clothing and the equipment.
♦ La cartouche d’encre ne doit pas être retirée pendant l’impression, ceci pouvant
affecter sérieusement la qualité de l’impression.
♦ Ne pas mettre les doigts à l’intérieur du carton de la cartouche d’encre. Il contient des
pièces protubérantes qui pourrait vous blesser par inadvertance.
♦ Veillez à ne pas incliner le cartes d’encre usagée lors de son retrait ou de sa mise en
place. Vous risquez de vous salir ou de salir les appareils si vous renversez de l’encre
♦ Die Tintenpatrone darf während des Druckens nicht entfernt werden. Das könnte den
Druckvorgang erheblich beeinträchtigen.
♦ Nicht die Finger in den Tintenpatronenbehälter stecken. Dieser enthält vorstehende
Teile die Verletzungen verursachen können.
♦ Den Alttintenbehälter beim Herausnehmen und Einsetzen nicht neigen. Dabei könten
Alttinte herauslaufen und Kleidung und Gerät beschmutzen.

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Warning:
Make sure to connect the power cable only after all the steps of
the installation procedure are completed.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: SELECTING AN

ADEQUATE PLACE FOR SETTING UP YOUR EQUIPMENT
The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it
meets following conditions:
♦ Power supply:
- Voltage: 200 to 240 VAC or 100 to 120 VAC
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz
- Current: < 10 A (110 V)
< 5 A (220 V)
♦ Ambient conditions:
• Operating environment
- Temperature: 50°F to 95°F
- Humidity: 20% - 80% non-condensing
• Storage environment
- Temperature: 14°F to 140°F
- Humidity: 20% - 90% non-condensing
• Variation rate
- Temperature: 4°F per hour
- Humidity: 5% per hour
♦ Do not connect the printer to a power supply used by other devices that could
interfere with your printer.
♦ Do not use thinner, benzene or similar agents on the printer.
♦ Only use original Mutoh ink cassettes. Use of different ink cassettes might cause
damage to your printer. When using non Mutoh ink cassettes, the ink supply system,
the heads as well as the cleaning system will be considered out of warranty.
♦ Keep ink cassettes out of the reach of children.

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♦ Store your ink cassettes in a cool place. The Falcon Outdoor ink could get frozen,
however, if you store your ink below -18°C. In this case, leave your cassettes at
room temperature for at least three hours before using them.
♦ Protect your printer from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight.
♦ It is best to keep your machine away from open windows and air-conditioners.
♦ See to it that there is an adequate space around the printer so that ventilation is not
obstructed.
♦ Avoid using your Falcon Outdoor printer near heating systems, such as stoves or
heaters.
♦ Avoid using your printer under strong lighting, such as halogen lamps or light bulbs.
♦ When selecting a place for your printer, leave at least 1 m in front and at the sides,
and 1 m at the rear.

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UNPACKING YOUR FALCON OUTDOOR PRINTER
The printer body and printer Take-up system are packed in two separate boxes.
Unpack the printer body first.
Caution:
• When unpacking the printer, check whether all parts described in
the parts list are included in the box. Consult your dealer if
anything seems to be missing.
• Lifting the machine out of the box should be done by four people.
• Protect the printer from shocks.
• Do not dismantle the unit.
Procedure for unpacking the printer:
Step 1:
Remove the top cover cardboard and big sleeve.
Step 2:
Take out the leg set, accessories box, extra media
scroller, beams,…
Step 3:
Open the printer body box.
Step 4:
Remove all plastic and cardboard pieces holding the printer body.
Step 5:
Take out your media scroller
Step 6:
Check whether all parts described in the parts list are included in the box. Consult your
dealer if anything seems to be missing.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
What’s in the box ?

• Falcon Outdoor printer unit
• Printer stand
• 2 media scrollers (2” / 3”) including
plastic flanges
• Scroller Slip Ring
• 1 Sheet-off knife, pre-installed in
head
• Onyx PosterShop™ Raster only –
Mutoh Edition
Accessories kit consisting of:
• Power cable
• User’s Guide
• Extra Box with Roll Take-Up
System

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GETTING TO KNOW THE PRINTER PARTS & COMPONENTS

Front Cover Y-rail Cover Operating Panel Right Cover
Left Cover
HeaterPanel
Heater Panel
Pressure Lever
Front Paper
Guide
Waste Bottle
Cartridge Cover 6 Ink Slots

Control Box Take-up System
Take-up System
Rear Paper
Guide
Waste
Bottle
Scroller
Scroller
Adjusting
Screw
Scroller Slip
Ring

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Part Description
Covers The protective covers protect the action environment.

Opening a cover immediately pauses printing which resumes
when the cover is closed.
Operation Panel Positive Touch keyboard with integrated LCD-Display.
Heater Panel To control the pre- and post heaters with integrated LCD-
Display.
Pressure Lever Lowers / Releases pressure rolls to load / unload media.
Take-up system Used when using roll media.
Control box Box with the main electrical components..
Front Paper Guide The print plate is a firm, flat base which supports the media
during printing and houses the vacuum system and post-
heaters.
Rear Paper Guide Support the media during printing & houses the pre-heaters.
Scroller Feeds through the roll media core to hold the media.
Scroller adjusting To adjust the position of the roll media.

screw
Scroller Slip Ring Prevents unwinding of roll media.
Ink cassette slots Hold / detect the ink cassettes which are in use.
Waste bottle Collects inkflow resulting from: purging, cleaning.
Caution:
• Do not use the printer as a shelf to store equipment.
• Do not lean on Front Paper Guide, Cartridges, … This may result
in unrecoverable damage of your machine.

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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER
Caution:
• Before lifting the printer body out of the box, make sure to remove
all plastic wrapping materials first, in order to avoid that the
machine slips from your hands.
Step 1:
Unpack the stand and assemble it by screwing the left and right stand legs to the cross
beam (upper bar)(1) and to the cross bar (lower bar)(2). To do this, use the 4 long
hexagon bolts and the large hex wrench provided to secure the cross beam (1), and 2
long hexagon bolts to secure the cross bar (2). Make sure the caster wheels are on the
front. After securing the bolts permanently, put on the two plastic side covers.
Step 2 :
First make sure to mount the left end plate (plate without motor box) to the left leg of the
stand.

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Hook the left end plate between the leg assembly. Turn the left end plate diagonally, so
that you can put it in-between the left leg and then turn it right to fix it into place by
means of the hooks.
Fasten the left end plate temporarily with 2 bolts + washers (use a 3 mm hex key) onto
the bracket.
Push the endplate as much as possible to the upper side of the leg assembly, so you
can easily screw the printer body onto the stand.
Step 3 :
Hook the right end plate between the leg assembly. To do so, follow the same
procedure as for the left end plate.

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Hook the right end plate between the leg assembly. Turn the right end plate diagonally,
so that you can put it in-between the right leg and then turn it right to fix it into place by
means of the hooks.
Fasten the right end plate temporarily with 2 bolts + washers (use a 3 mm hex key) onto
the bracket.
Push the endplate as much as possible to the upper side of the leg assembly, so you
can easily screw the printer body onto the stand.

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Step 4:
Caution:
• For safety, at least four people are needed for assembling the
printer.
• When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the vinyl first
and handle the printer directly. There is a risk of your hands
slipping if the main unit is handled with the vinyl on.
• The main unit must be lifted by four people at the places marked
(1) to (8) below. If it is lifted at other places (left and right side
covers, ink cartridge cover, etc.) the printer may fall and cause
injury or damage.
Fix the printer body onto the leg assembly using the two wing
screws. As mentioned in step 2 & 3 the end plates should be pulled
as much as possible towards the upper part of the stand. To do so,
loosen a little bit the bolts temporarily fixing the endplates with a hex
key of 3 mm and make sure that they are pulled as much as
possible towards the stand. Now you can fix both wing screws
firmly. Once the wing screws are fastened, you can secure the
bolts on the endplates (see step 2 & 3) firmly with the hex key.

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Step 5 :
The sensor assembly should be mounted on the right side of the stand. Take the
sensor bracket and put it through the outer slothole of the sensor assy.
Now you can fix the sensor assy.
Fix the sensor assembly smoothly to the motor box, using 2 bolt + washers (use upper
holes) (detail A).
Hook the sensor bracket over the leg and secure it with a bolt + washer (detail B).

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Step 6:
Loosen the wing screw which is fixed to the printing table (4) and remove the metal
fixing plate (5), which blocks the printer head during transportation. (See 4 & 5 on figure
below). Keep the metal fixing plate and wing screw, since the printing head needs
to be blocked during any transportation of your printer.
Caution:
• Take care not to drop the wing screw inside the printer body.
Should it fall in, do not boot up your printer until the wing screw has
been safely removed.
Remove the tape that locks the sheet-off mechanism during transportation
(See 6 on figure below).
Step 7:
Remove the cable block(s) between rail and cover (7).
Remove the lever block (8).
Step 8 :
Install the Waste Bottle (2 screws). Do not forget to connect the connector and the
waste tubes.
Step 9:
After setting up the printer, wheel it to the

desired location and lock the caster wheels.

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THE PARALLEL INTERFACE

Caution:
• When connecting the printer to your computer, make sure that both
your printer and your computer are switched OFF.
Note:
• For optimum output, Mutoh recommends using the SEH printserver
box that should come with the printer. Follow the SEH setup
mentioned earlier in this document. Parallel connection is not
recommended for production printing.
The printer can use the Centronics interface (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP).
Connect to the printer as shown in the following diagram with an interface cable (option)
for the connection system you will use. Connect to the host computer with another
interface cable. Head pausing during printing may result during printing via parallel.
Note:
• The use of an unnecessarily long cable may influence your data
transmission. Therefore, keep your interface cable as short as
possible.
• An internal Ethernet board is not available. Use the SEH box.

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TIPS ON HOW TO USE HIGH-SPEED ECP PARALLEL

COMMUNICATION IF NECESSARY
• If the parallel port setting on the printer is set to BI CENTRO (See Menu Mode
Operation – Menu Structure Overview) your printer is ready for high-speed bi-
directional communication.
• In order to be able to use this high-speed mode without problems please note:
• Computer Bios for parallel port should be set to ECP
• Only use a shielded and balanced parallel cable, which is IEEE 1284 compliant.
• If your RIP software is protected with a hardware lock (dongle), which needs to
be placed on the parallel port, it is best to have available 2 parallel ports.
– One port to connect: hardware lock, scanner, external drive or CD-ROM,…
– One port (ECP) directly connected to the printer.
In case either of the above mentioned topics is not respected you may encounter all
kinds of printer artifacts such as: unexplainable error messages, sheet-off during
printing, unexpected media feed during printing, etc…
If this occurs, switch your system to unidirectional parallel communication.
– Set print parallel port to Mode > CENTRO
– Set computer parallel port Bios to SPP or EPP
The data transfer will then slow down and the artifacts will disappear. Before switching
back to the high-speed bi-directional parallel mode, have your computer system
examined closely by a trained computer technician.

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QUICK START FOR SEH AND FALCON OUTDOOR

PRINTERS.
The interface for the Falcon Outdoor printer is a parallel Centronics compatible interface
as standard equipment. Mutoh America Inc. realizes that this interface can have slow
data transfer so an external printerserver box from SEH is used to communicate via
TCP/IP interface.
Quick start for SEH and Falcon Outdoor printers

SEH printserver and InterCon NetTools Setup and Diagnostic feature (File
download)
To install an SEH box for any of the Falcon Outdoor series printers
follow these steps.
1. DO NOT connect the SEH box to the printer at this time.
2. Put the CD in the computer, if ‘autorun’ starts then follow the info to install “English” and choose
‘Intercon NetTools’ then Go to 9. If ‘autorun’ does not start then proceed.
3. Click – My Computer
4. Right click on the CD icon
5. Select “Explore” from menu
6. Double click on the “NetTool” folder
7. Double click on “Windows” folder
8. Double click “NetTool” Setup
9. Follow prompts to complete installation
• Connect the SEH box ONLY to the network cable, DO NOT attach to the printer at this time. Use a
crossover cable if you are connecting directly to a computer. Use a standard cable if you are
connecting using a ‘switch’, ‘router’ or ‘hub’. Crossover direct connection should not be used for
production work.
• After completing 1 – 9 above, launch “InterCon – NetTools” from the desktop icon or find
InterConTools in your Programs folder.
• Double click on the IP address (most likely all zeros). (Loading properties menu should open).
• Select TCP/IP tab on the left.
• Remove the ‘checks’ in the boxes from all items except ARP/Ping. Specifically DHCP.
• ‘Check’ the TCP/IP box and Enter your IP address and submask then click OK. A Gateway is not
required.
CAUTION: The IP address must match all three of the first 3 triads (sets of three numbers) and the
only difference is the last ‘triad’ where the printer is usually ‘1’ number different from the computer. All four
triads of the SUB NET mask must match exactly as well.
• Select ‘rebuild’ on the Intercon NetTools menu. Verify the IP address line changes to your entered
address. The printer icon should show a red X through it.
• Connect the SEH box to the printer LPT port. The red X should come off when the printer is powered
ON. Click the Refresh or Rebuild buttons to make it change if it doesn’t automatically refresh itself.
Notice that the SEH utility now shows the name of the printer.
Print server is now configured for your network and IP address.

• Setup up your RIP software for the IP address of the SEH box.

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DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE USING ‘FILE DOWNLOAD’ FEATURE OF

THE SEH BOX.
Both SEH options 1) a WEB interface (IP address in browser) and 2) Intercon Nettools download feature
have the ability to transfer a file directly to the IP address. This is important as sometimes the problem in
the print is RIP related and if the RIP is used to create a ‘test’ file then it could have the problem in it.
Mutoh provides a ‘test print’ file for each model of printer. For the Falcon Outdoor or Falcon Outdoor
Junior these files are a low ink density, Diagonal nozzle check pattern designed to show whether ‘Step
Adjustment’ is correct or not (you may also use the Distance Adjustment feature of the FO series outlined
in the section “Microbanding”). Once the ‘Step Adjust’ is dialed in then images printed with the correct
profile should be able to be printed.
Each of the SEH options have a ‘Download / file’ section where you will be prompted for a file. Locate the
‘testprint’ file that is appropriate
Please realize that a ‘light band’ can be either missing / misdirected nozzles or that Step Adjust is too
high. Confirm that nozzles are firing and then start this procedure for Micro Banding.
A ‘dark band’ can be from either Step Adjust being too low or it can be from the platen heater not being
hot enough. For this reason, it is suggested that if no light band is showing then change the Step adjust
higher to create a light band. Then reduce the number in small steps until either you have no band or a
slight dark band remains. Once you reach this point adding ‘heat’ to the platen should then minimize the
banding to an acceptable amount for solvent printing.
Remember
1. Check nozzles first. Clean as required.
2. Dial out the light band first. Create a light band if necessary.
3. For the bark band that remains after dialing out the light band, start by increasing the platen
heat in small steps.
4. If a small dark band remains after step 3 then Adjust the ‘Step Adjust’ a little lower.
If increasing the platen heat does not remove the dark band then it may be that there is too much ink
being laid down by the RIP profile which may need to be adjusted. Call your dealer, media manufacturer
or RIP software company for assistance with these RIP profile possibilities.

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CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE / DISCONNECT DEVICE

1) Make sure the printer’s power switch is turned OFF.
2) Make sure the power of the Heating System and the Roll Take-Up System are turned
OFF.
3) Plug the printer-end of the power cable into the connector at the back of the printer.
4) Connect the cable of the Roll-Take-Up System with the Printer body.
5) Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet of the correct voltage
and with a proper grounding.
• Power supply:
- Voltage: 200 to 240 VAC or 100 to 120 VAC
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz
- Current: < 10 A (110 V)
< 5 A (220 V)
Note:
• When you turn off the power, please note that your printer needs a
few seconds to perform its shut down sequence.
• To this end, wait for at least five seconds to switch the printer on
again.
• The disconnect device is the plug on the power supply cord.

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Preparing for a job Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
PREPARING FOR A JOB
INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING INK CASSETTES :

Please read below recommendations carefully before you start using your Falcon Outdoor ink cassettes.
Caution:
• It is recommended to avoid any direct contact with the inks. If you

come in close contact with the inks, please pay attention to the
following first-aid measures:
Eye contact: Rinse out the ink with a large quantity of water and
consult your doctor.
Skin contact: Wash off the ink with soap and water.
Ingestion: Rinse your mouth immediately, drink a large quantity of
water or milk and consult your doctor.
• Keep the ink cassettes out of the reach of children.
• The ink cassettes are inflammable (ignition point 145°F). Avoid

contact with heating sources and any sort of ignition source.
Important:
• If you use your Falcon Outdoor printer for the first time, you need to
install 6 cassettes in the slot, which is located at the back of the
printer.
• Before using Eco-Solvent ink, perform a head wash. Tubes, heads
and filters must be clean. Use the special Eco-solvent Transition
Liquid.
• Once you have worked with eco-solvent inks, you cannot change to
another ink type without knowing the compatibility of the inks.
• Do not use other ink cassettes but the exclusive Mutoh Falcon
Outdoor ink cassettes. When using non-Mutoh ink cassettes, the
ink supply system, the heads as well as the cleaning system will be
considered out of warranty if damage occurs. Also see to it that
you install your cassettes in the correct way. Use of incorrectly
coded cassettes may cause printer damage.

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Notes:
• Unpack the ink cassettes just before installing them in the slot. If
you leave your cassettes open for a long time, they may cause
blurred plots.
• After installing the ink cassettes, do not take them out until you
replace them.
• The ink cassettes have to be used within two years from the date
printed on the cassette. Ink cassettes, which are installed in the
printer, should be used up in six months.
• Moving ink cassettes from a cold place to a warm place may cause
condensation. Always leave the cassettes at room temperature for
more than three hours before using them.
• If the head is stopped during a print cycle, it may leak. To this end,
never turn the power off nor unplug the power cable during printing
or while the printing head moves.
• In case of a power failure during printing, switch off the printer and
manually move the head to the right until you feel that it drops into
the capping position.
• In case a power failure occurs when you are absent, the printer will
move the head to the capping position when power is restored and
a cleaning cycle will take place automatically.
INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTES IN A MUTOH FALCON OUTDOOR:
Important:
• Before using Eco-Solvent ink, perform a head wash. Tubes, heads
and filters must be clean. Use the special Eco-solvent Transition
Liquid.
• Once you have worked with eco-solvent inks, it is forbidden to
change to another ink type.
A. Going to use Eco-Solvent ink.
If you are going to use Eco-Solvent ink, please perform a head wash. Use the special
Eco-Solvent Transition Liquid.
If you are not going to use Eco-Solvent ink, but Dye or Pigmented Ink, go to point “B.
Installing Ink Cassettes”.
Step 1:
The power switch is located at the right side of the printer,
below the printer body.
Turn the switch ON and put the hold lever in the DOWN
position.

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Step 2:
The printer starts up its initialization routine and the printer display shows the following
message: This is NOT the order that the cartridges are placed in the printer slots.
[Y M C K O G] No cartridge
Y: Yellow
M: Magenta
C: Cyan
K: Black
O: Orange or Light Cyan
G: Green or Light Magenta
Note :
• If the cover is open or the hold lever is up, the initialization routine
will not start.
Step 3 : Slide the 6 Eco-Solvent Transition Liquid cleaning cassettes into their
cartridge position. (Automatic detection of cleaning cassettes occurs due to
label recognition)
Step 4 : Check if the Waste Bottle is empty. Confirm replacement of the waste bottle.
Step 5 : Following message will appear:
Wash Black & Color?
Press the [VALUE/+] or [VALUE/-] key to select “Yes” and press ENTER.
Step 6 : The cleaning period is approximately 10 minutes.
Step 7 : Remove the cleaning cassettes after ending the cleaning cycle
Step 8 : Insert 6 ink Eco-Solvent cassettes one by one, respecting the order shown in
the illustration below.

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• Ink cassette slots 1 to 4 respectively destined for Black, Cyan,

Magenta and Yellow are coded so that the ink cassettes cannot be
improperly positioned.
• Slots 5 and 6 however are NOT CODED. Please check carefully
not to put the ink cassettes into an incorrect slot.
All RIP software drivers developed according to Mutoh guidelines
require:
Slot 5 to contain: Light Cyan or Orange
Slot 6 (leftmost slot) to contain: Light Magenta or Green
• Only in very special applications it might be needed to introduce
the cassettes using another order. In this case carefully follow the
instructions given in the application software user guide.
Step 9:
After having installed the ink cassettes, the printer will display the following message:
User no media
Step 10:
After this message, automatic ink replenishment begins.
Ink Refill rest 1 M
The “ink refill” message means that ink is being filled into the ink supply system (tubing
+ head). The printer is now ready to print.
Caution:
• During ink replenishment, never cut off the electricity. This may
cause damage to your printer.
• In case of a power failure during ink replenishment, proceed as
follows:
1. Switch off the unit (Power Switch) and check to restore the power.
2. Switch on the unit and check that it gives no error messages in the
display.
3. Perform a cleaning cycle and check the test plots.
4. Repeat step 3 until plot quality is acceptable.

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Note:
• In case the ink cassettes are installed and the display message
“NO CARTRIDGE” still appears, this means that the ink cassettes
are not inserted correctly. Pull out the cassette(s) indicated and try
to insert it (them) correctly.
• In case of failure of initial ink replenishment, apply head cleaning a
couple of times. If the ink replenish does not commence after
several head cleaning cycles, contact your dealer.
• If the display shows “not original ink” please contact your ink
supplier and make sure to get original Mutoh Falcon Outdoor ink.
B. Installing Ink Cassettes.
Step 1:
The power switch is located at the right side of the printer,
below the printer body.
Turn the switch ON and put the hold lever in the DOWN
position.
Step 2:
The printer starts up its initialization routine and the printer display shows the following
message:
[Y M C K O G] No cartridge
Y: Yellow
M: Magenta
C: Cyan
K: Black
O: Orange or Light Cyan
G: Green or Light Magenta
Note :
• If the cover is open or the hold lever is up, the initialization routine
will not start.
Step 3:
Insert 6 ink cassettes one by one, respecting the order shown in the illustration below.

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• Ink cassette slots 1 to 4 respectively destined for Black, Cyan,

Magenta and Yellow are coded so that the ink cassettes cannot be
mal-positioned.
• Slots 5 and 6 however are NOT CODED. Please check carefully
not to put the ink cassettes into an incorrect slot.
All RIP software drivers developed according to Mutoh guidelines
require:
Slot 5 to contain: Light Cyan or Orange
Slot 6 (leftmost slot) to contain: Light Magenta or Green
• Only in very special applications it might be needed to introduce
the cassettes using another order. In this case carefully follow the
instructions given in the application software user guide.
Step 4:
After having installed the ink cassettes, the printer will display the following message:
User no media
Step 5:
After this message, automatic ink replenishment begins.
Ink Refill rest 1 M
The “ink refill” message means that ink is being filled into the ink supply system (tubing
+ head). The printer is now ready to print.
Caution:
• During ink replenishment, never cut off the electricity. This may
cause damage to your printer.
• In case of a power failure during ink replenishment, proceed as
follows:
1. Switch off the unit (Power Switch) and check to restore the power.
2. Switch on the unit and check that it gives no error messages in the
display.
3. Perform a cleaning cycle and check the test plots.
4. Repeat step 3 until plot quality is acceptable.

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Note:
• In case the ink cassettes are installed and the display message
“NO CARTRIDGE” still appears, this means that the ink cassettes
are not inserted correctly. Pull out the cassette(s) indicated and try
to insert it (them) correctly.
• In case of failure of initial ink replenishment, apply head cleaning a
couple of times. If the ink replenish does not commence after
several head cleaning cycles, contact your dealer.
• If the display shows “not original ink” please contact your ink
supplier and make sure to get original Mutoh Falcon Outdoor ink.

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ADJUSTING HEAD HEIGHT.
Depending on the media type and media thickness used, it is possible to adjust the
printer’s printhead height accordingly 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm (± 0.15 mm).
The head height can be adjusted using the lever on the left side of the head (please
refer to the picture mentioned above).
When the lever is put in horizontal position (turn counter clockwise) the head is in his
highest position: 2.0 mm
When the lever is turned clockwise, the head is in his lowest position: 1.5 mm.
The lever can only be put in two positions, there are no intermediates.
Typical use :
LOW HIGH
Photo quality output on photo paper type Thick media or media with fibres
media (Fabrics) which may touch the printhead
(Mutoh Photo Great Piezo Media, Paper, during printing.
Vinyl, Synthetic paper,…) (Canvas, Art Paper, Cardboard,…)

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LOADING MEDIA
1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO PRINTER MEDIA
Important:
• Do not use media that is creased, blemished, torn or curled.
• Problems caused by using media other than that specified by
Mutoh will not be covered by warranty. Always use cut media or
roll media specified by Mutoh.
• Temperature and humidity suitable for printing are shown below.
We recommend setting up in an environment that can be air-
conditioned in order to maintain constant temperature & humidity.
Temperature 50°F to 95°F (61°F to 77°F for assured printing
accuracy)
Variation rate: Not more than 4°F per hour.
Humidity 35% to 80% (50% to 60% for assured printing
accuracy) with no condensation.
Variation rate: Not more than 5% per hour.
• The absolute dimensions of printing media will be changed by
variations in temperature and humidity. Therefore, printing media
such as tracing media and high quality media that are readily
susceptible to the effects of environment changes should be
acclimatized to the environment for about 30 minutes before
printing. This acclimatization is called seasoning. Inadequate
seasoning may cause the printing media to slip, crease or jam. It
also affects the printing quality.
• With media recommended by Mutoh, you should be aware that a
1% variation in humidity may cause the media to expand or
contract by the proportions shown below.
Type of media Rate of dimension change
Good quality media 0.018%
Double-matte polyester film 0.0012%
• Oil from your skin may interfere with the way the ink sits on the
media so you should wash your hands thoroughly before handling
the media.
• If media that is larger than the prescribed size is used, the result of
the printing may be affected by the media touching the floor during
printing.
• Do not leave media loaded in the printer for a long period. This
may cause media to curl, lift up or jam. (This should be avoided
especially in winter, dry periods and for formal printed outputs.)
• Media has a printing surface and non-printing surface. Printing on
the non-printing surface may cause blurring or blemishes.

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1. LOADING ROLL MEDIA
Step 1:
Open the cover, check that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media
keeper blade and put the hold lever up.
Step 2: Selecting the media

• Press the [Media] key to select between cut-sheet or
roll media.
• By pressing the key you will see the LED alternate
between the two choices. Now select roll.
Note :
When making the wrong choice by selecting cut-sheet when a roll is
loaded, the printer will pull off the maximum cut-sheet length,
searching the back edge. Finally the printer will report a media search
error.
Step 3:
Take your roll of media.
Step 4:
Remove the movable flange from the scroller by
pulling it off.
Step 5: Load the media over the scroller

Turn the roll media as shown in the diagram and pass it over the scroller until the media
tube fits firmly over the fixed flange. Replace the movable flange on the scroller and fit
it firmly into the media tube.

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Note:
• Do not drop the media roll over the scroller as this might damage
the scroller end caps.
• All Mutoh recommended roll media are rolled up with the printable
side facing the outside, so that you can load the roll media easily.
• When the cut sheet indicator light is ON when loading a roll, the
printer will display a media search error after feeding the media for
about 3m.
Step 6: Installing the scroller slip ring

Install the scroller slip ring onto the scroller. Slide the scroller slip ring on the left side of
the scroller (side with fixed flange).
Step 7: Installing the scroller

Install the scroller as follows:
a) Stand at the back side of the printer, holding the scroller with the fixed flange side in
your left hand.
b) Slide the scroller (left side) into the scroller receiver, as shown in the illustration.
c) Push the scroller (Right side - movable flange side) down into the right scroller
receiver. You will notice it dropping nicely into place.
Step 8: Locking the scroller slip ring

Lock the scroller by sliding the scroller slip ring onto the scroller rollers. The scroller slip
ring will prevent unwinding of the roll media from the scroller when roll media is still not
loaded in the machine.

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Step 9: Loading roll media

• Pull some media off the roll, feed it into the media feed
gap and between the pressure rollers and the drive
roller.
• Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at
least 1.5 feet hangs out in front of the printer.
Caution:
• When you load roll media from the back, be careful not to hurt
yourself by touching the pressure roll system.
Step 10: Checking the position of roll media

Turn the scroller by hand and wind up several turns of roll media. As you wind up the
media, check the relative positions of the drive roller on the right and the right hand
edge of the roll media. It is normal if with the roll media pulled tight, the portion that is
being wound and the portion that was unwound are straight and the right hand side
edge of the media is on the guide line. If this is not the case, adjust the position of the
roll media in accordance with step 9.
Guide line (holes) can be seen Guide line (holes) is hidden
Step 11: Fine-tuning the roll media position

If the guide line (holes) can be seen, the roll media must be moved to the right.
If the guide line (holes) is hidden, the roll media must be moved to the left.
• Turn the scroller receiver screw counter-

clockwise to move the roll media to the right
(when standing in front of the printer).

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• Turn the scroller receiver screw clockwise to

move the roll media to the left (when standing
in front of the printer).
Important:
• The guide line (holes) is a guide.
There is a possibility of a jam if the pressure roller is not holding
the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right
edge. Either hold the left edge of the media completely with the
pressure roller or slide it so that the pressure roller is about 5 mm
away from the right edge of the media and the right edge of the
media within 5 mm to the left or right of the guide line (holes).
Step 12:
• Check if the roll media has been installed correctly.
• Lower the media hold lever and close the cover.
• The head moves automatically and detects the media size.
• The display will show the following message during loading: ConfirmPaperKind

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• After performing its media loading sequence (± 30 seconds) the printer displays
the following message:
Plot OK
Important:
• If the roll media has not been fed straight or incorrectly,
messages such as, “media error” or “media jam error” are
shown on the display. If this is the case, reload the media
following the instructions above.
Step 13:
During the media detection sequence; check if the media runs straight. After media
detection, check the position of the right side of the roll media. If the position is almost
on the same line as it was before closing the cover, media loading was performed
successfully. If after the media detection sequence, the roll media position is not on the
same position as it was before closing the cover, repeat the instructions from steps 8
and 9 for installing the media.
Note:
Removing roll media
Step 1:
After printing, open the cover, tilt the media hold lever UP and wind up
the roll media.
Step 2:
Stand behind the printer. Unlock the scroller
receiver by pressing the lock lever down.
You can now lift the right side of the scroller
and remove it from the printer.
Step 3:
Remove the roll media by gently pushing the roll media off the scroller
via the moveable flange side.
At no times drop the scroller end-caps on the floor as this might
damage the scroller end-caps and reduce media tracking or loading
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3. Loading media in combination with the Roll Take-Up System.
Step 1 :
Open the cover and put the hold lever in the UP position by tilting it up(wards).
Step 2 : Selecting roll take-up system
• Press the Media-key to select

media loading sequence with roll
take-up system (Both LEDs ON).
• By pressing the key you will see the
LEDs alternate between three
choices (sheet, roll and take-up).
Now select roll take-up loading
sequence (both LEDs ON).
Step 3 :
Take an empty cardboard core. Slide the empty cardboard roll over the scroller of the
roll take-up system.
Note :
Notice that one flange is fixed. A warning sticker is attached near the
flange. Do not remove this flange.
Step 4 :
Take your roll of media.
Step 5 :

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Remove the moveable flange from the

scroller by pulling it off.
Movable Flange
Step 6 : Load the media onto the scroller.
Feed the scroller through the media core.

Gently but firmly press the roll media over the fixed flange.
Slide the moveable flange over the scroller and firmly press the flange inside the roll
media core.
1 = Fixed flange
2 = Media winding direction
Note:
• Do not drop the media roll over the scroller as this might damage
the scroller end caps. Damaged end caps may cause media
tracking problems.
• All Mutoh recommended roll media are rolled up with the
printable side facing the outside, so that you can load the roll
media easily.
Step 7: Installing the scroller slip ring

Install the scroller slip ring onto the scroller. Slide the scroller slip ring on the left side of
the scroller (side with fixed flange).
Step 8 : Installation of the scroller.

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Install the scroller as follows:

a) Stand at the back side of the printer, holding the scroller with the fixed flange side
in your left hand.
b) Slide the scroller (left side) into the scroller receiver, as shown in the illustration.
c) Push the scroller (Right side – movable flange side) down into the right scroller
receiver. You will notice it dropping nicely into place.
Step 9: Locking the scroller slip ring

Lock the scroller by sliding the scroller slip ring onto the scroller rollers. The scroller slip
ring will prevent unwinding of the roll media from the scroller when roll media is still not
loaded in the machine.
Step 10 : Loading roll media.
Pull some media off the roll, feed it into the media feed gap
and between the pressure rollers and the drive roller.
Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 0.5
meters hangs out in front of the printer.
Caution:
When you load roll media from the back, be careful not to hurt yourself by
touching the pressure roller system.

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Step 11 : Checking the position of roll media.
Turn the scroller by hand and wind up several turns of roll media. As you wind up the
media, check the relative positions of the drive roller on the right and the right hand
edge of the roll media. It is normal if with the roll media pulled tight, the portion that is
being wound and the portion that was unwound are straight and the right hand side
edge of the media is on the guide line. If this is not the case, adjust the position of the
roll media in accordance with step 9.
Guide line (holes) can be seen Guide line (holes) is hidden
Step 12 : Fine-tuning the roll media position.
If the guide line (holes) can be seen, the roll media must be moved to the right.
If the guide line (holes) is hidden, the roll media must be moved to the left.
• Turn the scroller receiver screw counter-

clockwise to move the roll media to the right
(when standing in front of the printer).
• Turn the scroller receiver screw clockwise to

move the roll media to the left (when standing
in front of the printer).
Important:
• The guide line (holes) is a guide.
There is a possibility of a jam if the pressure roller is not holding
the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right
edge. Either hold the left edge of the media completely with the
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away from the right edge of the media and the right edge of the
media within 5 mm to the left or right of the guide line (holes).
Step 13:
• Before lowering the media hold lever, hold the media on the front side and turn the
media feeding scroller slightly backward, making sure that there is an even tension
across the full media width.
• Lower the media hold lever and close the cover.
• The head moves automatically and will search for the left and right edge of the
media being loaded.
Important :
If the roll media has not been fed straight or incorrectly, messages
such as “Stuck Media error” or “Take out paper” are shown on the
display. If this is the case, reload the media following the instructions
mentioned above.
Step 14:
In the MENU “Function” of your printer, set media cut to OFF.
Step 15:
Feed the media forward by pressing the SHIFT &

ADVANCE keys simultaneously until the media
reaches the cardboard core on the take-up
system.
Step 16:
Fix the media on the cardboard core by means of self-adhesive tape strips in the middle
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Note :
First attach the middle of the media on the cardboard core to avoid
slipping of the media.
Step 17 :
Feed the media slightly forward (using SHIFT & ADVANCE) and wind it up on the take-
up system.
Now you are ready to start printing.
Once the printer has printed as much as shown on the figure below, the sensors will be
activated and the take-up system will start winding up the media.
Once your print is finished and dry you can wind up your print via a manual feed button.
If you want to sheet off the print push the cancel button for 2 seconds and confirm the
sheet-off request.
If you want to wind up or wind off your print you can do this via the forward / reverse
button.

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Daily Maintenance Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
USING PRE- AND POST-HEATERS.
Use the Pre- and Post-heater for uncoated or slow-drying media. With the Heaters you
can get a wider range of media compatibility.
When using the heaters set it on the maximum temperature.
Important :
Depending on the use of media, it is possible that media starts to curl.

If this is the case, lower the temperature.
USING ECO-SOLVENT INK
• Before installing or changing to Eco-Solvent ink, perform a Head Wash. The tubes
and heads must be clean. Use the special Eco-Solvent Transition Liquid.
• Once you have worked with eco-solvent inks, it is forbidden to change to another ink
type.
• Prints are UV- and water-resistant for up to three years outdoors (*). Lamination is
required for heavy-duty applications.
• No need for special ventilation or environmental equipment.
(*) Accelerated weather tests predict up to 3 years outdoor durability. Outdoor durability
is location and application dependant.
USING PIGMENTED INK
• Pigmented ink tends to dry faster than dye ink. Make sure to clean the head cleaning
wiper regularly in order to avoid head clogging.
(See section: cleaning head cleaning wiper)
• Pigmented inks at all times require the ink density to be set to NORMAL. These inks
are not compatible with FAINT nor with THIN ink density mode which both use the
micro-dot printing mode.
• If you have a RIP software in which media profiles are available for the Mutoh
ink/media combination, the software normally should disable the micro-dot mode as
soon as a profile for pigmented ink is selected. It is best however, always to double
check this.

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PRINT ORIGIN CONTROL
The Origin-Reset function allows you to move the horizontal origin, effectively changing
the offset versus the right border. Because ink can be wet it is not recommended to
change the origin where the printer pulls back a printed image under the pressure
rollers.
The value can be set ranging from 0 mm to the media width minus the left and right
margins (20 mm), in 1mm increments. The inclusion of this function allows you to
manually nest images, working in conjunction with the Media Feed Reverse button on
the control panel of the printer (See Control Panel Section below).
In a typical application, an image narrower than the media width would be printed flush
with the right margin. After printing, the media can be fed back into the printer using the
Media Feed Reverse button. Then, the horizontal origin can be moved using the Origin-
Reset function in the User Menu under the Functions submenu. Using this method, the
next image would automatically be printed to the left of the first image, rather than
behind it, thus avoiding excess media waste.
Note, however, that once set, the Origin-Reset function will remain set until changed
again or reset to zero by the user.
Step 1:
Plot OK To enter the Menu system, press the
[MENU] key.
Step 2:
* Menu * Command > The key contents changes according to
the yellow section on the outside of the
control panel. Bring up the “Command”
menu by pressing the [Menu up] key or
[Menu Down] key.

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Step 3:
* Menu * Command > Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the
“Command” menu and shift to the next
level.
Step 4:
OriginReset : No Bring up the “OriginReset” item by
pressing the [Menu up] key or [Menu
Down] key.
Step 5:
OriginReset : Yes Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to
select “Yes” or “No”.
Step 7:
Origin : Init Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to
select “new origin” or “Initialization”.
Step 8:
Origin : New> To select a new origin select “New>” and
press the [ENTER] key to confirm.
Step 9:
Offset : 0 Set a new origin (0 to media width minus
20 mm) and press the [ENTER] key to
confirm.
Step 10:
* Menu * Command > Do not press any other keys for 3
minutes or press [BACK] key
Step 11:
Plot OK The permanent ONLINE-status display is
restored.
Note:
Once set, the Origin-Reset function will remain set until it is reset to
zero or until it is changed by the user.

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MICRO-BANDING ELIMINATION.
The nominal paper movement accuracy is ± 0.1 percent, or ±1 mm per meter of moving
distance. Different media types may show different behavior and when the paper
movement error exceeds the target specification, banding can occur. This banding can
take the form of thin dark horizontal bands, or thin white horizontal bands.
If the above happens, these bands will occur in both bi-directional and unidirectional
print modes. Thin dark bands indicate that the printer firmware is under-compensating
and that print swaths are overlapping on the edges. Alternatively, thin white lines
indicate that the printer firmware is over-compensating, and that print swaths are not
perfectly butted together.
The media feed micro step adjustment option gives the user the ability to set the step
compensation algorithm. To eliminate micro-banding, you can enter a positive or
negative percentage of compensation, (± 3.00 percent), in 0.01 percent increments.
A positive value will extend the step and compensate for overlapping print swaths; a
negative value will shorten the step and compensate for non-butting print swaths.
Some trial and error testing is typically required to find the optimum value for any given
media type.
Step 1:
[MENU] key.
Step 2:
* Menu * Command > The key contents change to the yellow
section on the outside of the control
panel. Bring up the “Function” menu by
Down] key.

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Step 3:
* Menu * Function > Press the [ENTER] key to enter the
“Function” menu and shift to the next
level.
Step 4:
Step Adjustment : Change Bring up the “Step Adjustment” item by
Down] key.
Step 5:
Step Adjustment : Clear Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to
select “Change” or “Clear” and press
ENTER.
Step 6:
When pressing “Change”, enter the new
Step Adjustment : 0.00% value using the [VALUE/+] / [VALUE/-]
keys. Using the [MENU UP] / [MENU
DOWN] keys, you can select which digit
you want to change. The value can be
changed in 0.01% increments.
Press [ENTER] to confirm the new value.
Step 7:
Step Adjustment : Change If no other items are to be changed,
press the [BACK] key.
Step 8:
* Menu * Function > Do not press any other keys for 3
minutes or press [BACK] key
Step 9:
Plot OK The permanent ONLINE-status display is
restored.

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Note:
To find the optimum correction value for a certain media, you will need
to go through a series of test cycles. Preferably send to the plotter a
small test image such as a neutral grey square (between 50% and
70% Grey) and check the micro-banding as described above. Make a
note of your correction value for a certain media type, as the required
value will always be the same for this media type.
Note:
Before using this function, always perform a nozzle-check to see if all

nozzles are firing correctly. Nozzles which are not firing or misfiring
might mislead you when entering correction values.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE INK CASSETTES
When the Falcon Outdoor printer indicates No Ink or No Cartridge

insert or
replace the ink cassette(s) as soon as possible.
When the indication is Ink low , prepare to have new ink cassettes available.
Step 1:
No Ink
If the display shows , pull out the empty or in-operational ink cassette.
Note:
• Each sign [Y] [M] [C] [K] indicates:
Y : Yellow, M : Magenta, C : Cyan, K : Black.
• [O] indicates: Orange or Light Cyan
• [G] indicates: Green or Light Magenta
Step 2:
Unpack a new ink cassette.
Note:
• Only use original Mutoh ink cassettes.
• For each cassette, there is a correct place and a correct inserting
direction.
• Open the ink cassette just before inserting it into the slot.
• Use ink cassettes within two years from the date printed on the
package.
• Replace your ink cassettes at least every 6 months.
Step 3:
Insert a new ink cassette into the slot.
Step 4:
When insertion / replacement of ink cassettes has been performed well, the display will
show the following message if media is loaded and the printer is ONLINE:
Plot OK

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SWITCHING BETWEEN DYE INKS AND PIGMENTED INKS OR

CHANGING TO ECO-SOLVENT INK.
Use the INK CHANGE procedure to switch from DYE ink to PIGMENTED ink or from
PIGMENTED ink to DYE ink. Use the INK CHANGE procedure to switch from Dye or
Pigmented Ink to ECO-SOLVENT INK.
Important:
After using Eco-Solvent ink it is not possible to change to other type of
ink (pigmented and dye Inks).
Before installing & changing to Eco-Solvent ink, the machine needs to
go through a cleaning cycle with special Eco-Solvent transition liquid.
When using this function, cleaning cassettes need to be installed to the cassettes slots.
Step 1:
[MENU] key.
Step 2:
* Menu * Command > The key contents change to the yellow
section on the outside of the control panel.
Bring up the “Utility” menu by pressing the
[Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Step 3:
* Menu * Utility> Press the [ENTER] key to enter the “Utility”
menu and shift to the next level.
Step 4:
Ink Change : No Bring up the “InkChange” item by pressing
the [Menu up] key or [Menu Down] key.
Step 5:
Ink Change : Yes Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select
“Yes” and press ENTER.
Step 6:
Change Waste Ink Empty the waste ink bottles.
Step 7:
Change Tank ? Yes Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select

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Step 8:
Confirm Change Yes Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select
Step 9:
Remove Cart Remove ink cartridges from the slot.
Step 10:
Set Wash Cart Insert the cleaning cartridge to the ink

cartridge slots. Use the special Eco-solvent
Transition Liquid when changing to Eco-
solvent ink.
Head Wash The head wash starts when the cleaning
cartridge is inserted. The cleaning period is
approximately 15 minutes.
Step 11:
Remove Wash Cart Remove the cleaning cartridge from the slot.
Step 12:
Head Wash The rest of the cleaning fluid in the printer

unit is discharged when the cleaning
cartridge is removed.
Step 13:
Change Waste ink Empty the waste ink bottle from the printer
unit.
Step 14:
Change Tank? Yes Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select

Step 15:
Confirm Change Yes Press the [Value/+] or [Value/-] key to select

Step 16:
[YMCK] Discharged If the cassettes that have been removed are

DYE ink cassettes, now insert PIGMENTED
ink cassettes or ECO-SOLVENT ink
cassettes. If the cassettes that have been
removed are PIGMENTED ink cassettes,
now insert DYE ink cassettes or ECO-
SOLVENT ink cassettes.

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Important:
After using Eco-Solvent ink it is not possible to change to other type of

ink (pigmented and dye Inks).
Step 17:
Ink Refill 4M The initial fill is executed when installing

cartridges.
Ink Refill 3M The display will show the following message:
Ink Refill 2M
Ink Refill 1M
Ink Refill 0M
Ink Refill 4M
Ink Refill 3M
Ink Refill 2M
Ink Refill 1M
Ink Refill 0M
Step 18:
Plot OK After filling, the display will show the following

message:
Note :
• The cleaning cartridge is one time use only.
• Only recommended ink cassettes can be used. They also need to

be turned in the proper direction for insertion.
• Ink cassettes should be used within two years of the date that is
printed on the package. Cassettes that have been loaded into the
printer should be replaced within six months.

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CLEANING THE HEAD CLEANING WIPER.

When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently, waste matter
clinging to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint or blemished. In
such case, you should clean the cleaning wiper.
Step 1:
Switch off the power, lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle.
Caution:
• Do not move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media
keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality.
Step 2:
Clean the cleaning wiper backwards and forwards two or three times with the cloth for
cleaning the cleaning wiper.
1.Head cap unit 2.Cleaning wiper
Caution:
• Clean without your hand coming into direct contact with the head
cap unit, which is near the cleaning wiper. Otherwise oil may get on
the cleaning wiper and it will be unable to clean the head properly.
• Do not lift up the cleaning wiper when you are cleaning it.
Otherwise it is unable to clean the head properly.
• The cleaning wiper and its surroundings will be soiled with waste
liquid. Be careful not to dirty your hands and clothes.
Step 3:
Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer.
Caution:
• The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to
the right hand end of the printer.

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REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE

Depending on the kind of roll media used, paper dust gathers in the cutter slot and on
the cutter blade edge. This may cause bad sheeting off quality. In this case, replace or
clean the cutting blade or/and clean the cutter slot.
The cutting blade is a consumable item, so if the blade loses sharpness, replace it.
We recommend replacing the cutting blade regularly.
Caution:
The hold lever must be down.
Do not move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media
keeper may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality.
Step 1:
Switch off the printer and pull the printing head to the center of the printer.
Step 2:
Take out the cutting blade by pushing the cutter head down and rotating the cutter arm
towards you.
Either clean the cutting blade with a dry cloth or replace it.
Caution:
• There is a spring fitted in the hole of cutter head. Be careful not to
loose it while replacing the cutting blade.
Step 3:
Insert a new cutting blade in the hole of the cutter head. While pushing the cutting
blade down, put the cutter arm back over the cutting blade. A cutting blade can only be
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Caution:
• The edge of the cutting blade is very fragile, while replacing it,
handle it with care.
Step 4:
Put the head manually back into its capping position, and turn the power switch ON.
Note:
• Durability of the cutting blade may differ depending on the kind or
thickness of the media and used environment. We recommend
purchasing a spare cutting blade so that you always have a spare
blade at hand.
Important:
If you don’t have a new sheet-off blade available to replace your
blade, you can temporarily switch off the automatic sheet-off.
Press menu À until you see Function.
Press Enter Function Ink Dry Time.
Press menu À until you see “Media Cut : ON”
Press value + or value -: “Media Cut : OFF”
Press Enter
Press Back ½½ 2 times to go back to ONLINE Level.

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Control Panel Operation Instructions Falcon Outdoor Printer
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL &

PRINTER CONTROLS
GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE CONTROL PANEL

Your printer is equipped with a direct access control panel, meaning that all frequently
used functions can be addressed directly from the keyboard.
Nr.
Key Description
1. Data LED : The DATA LED monitors DATA status :
• LED ON indicates data is being received.
• LED FLASHING means data is being

processed.
2. Error LED : The ERROR LED is ON after an ERROR has

occurred, to indicate a possible hazardous
situation. The LED will go out if the error is
corrected or after pressing the [CANCEL] key.

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3. Cancel Key : The [CANCEL] key is a special key, controlling both the
CANCEL FUNCTION as well as the ROLL MEDIA
sheet-off function.
Printer Condition Result by pressing
CANCEL
Idle Status Roll media is cut at the
current position
Receiving Status Process stops
Process Status Buffer is cleared
Printing Status Print is cancelled, buffer

is cleared, printed part is
cut-off.
To request a sheet-off, press cancel for 2 seconds and
confirm with [ENTER].
4. Cleaning : - Pressing for 2 seconds initiates the cleaning
procedure.
- When pressed together with the [SHIFT] key,

(9) it initiates the head adjustment procedure.
- Go to the Previous Menu, when in menu-mode

operation.
- For advanced Cleaning Control, enter the menu

system and select submenu [Utility] – option
[Clean].
5. Quality / Speed : - Pressing QUALITY / SPEED will change the

output quality and speed. Each time the key is
pressed you will notice the LED indicator showing
the current status : High quality, Normal and
High Speed.
- The set-up can only be changed in idle status.
- When pressed together with [SHIFT] key (9)

outputs the Test Print.
- Go to the Next menu option, or increase a

parameter value when in menu-mode
operation.
- The LED indication is also influenced by data

coming from the RIP/driver software.

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6. Resolution : - Pressing RESOLUTION will change the

output resolution between 360 DPI, 720 DPI
or 1440 DPI. The set-up can only be changed
in idle status.
- When pressed together with the [shift] key

(9) it allows reverse manual roll feed.
- Select the previous menu option and

decrease a parameter value when in menu
mode operation.
- If both LEDs are ON simultaneously the

plotter operates in one of the 3 available
1440 dpi modes (horizontal, vertical or
diagonal).
- The LED indication is also changed by data

coming from the RIP software.
7. Media : - Allows selection among roll, cut-sheet or

media take-up system support.

(9), generates a nozzle check print.
- Accept a new setting when in menu mode

or enter a lower menu level.
8. Menu Mode Operation : The Menu Mode Operation is used to change

printer settings and parameters. Menu Mode related
buttons are enclosed in the yellow area.

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9. Shift-button : - Shift button to activate Head Adjustment,

manual roll feed (forward or reverse),
Nozzle check print, Test print or Set-Up
List.
- Back out of menu levels or switch back to

ONLINE level from top level (Menu mode
operation).
10. Menu : - The Menu Mode Operation is used to change

printer settings and parameters.
- Press the [MENU] key to switch from

ONLINE status to menu mode operation.

(9) it allows forward manual roll feed.
11. Liquid Crystal Display : 16 characters LCD display which displays

messages, shows settings / values and allows
menu-wise control.
12. Vacuum : - The Vacuum key allows you to reduce the fan
power when using very light media such as
synthetic paper or uncoated paper lighter than
70 g/m².
- When pressed together with the [SHIFT] key,

(9) it initiates a Set-up List and an
adjustment parameter plot.

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Note :
• When the data light is ON (receiving) or blinking (processing), all

the keys are disabled, except the head cleaning key.
The keys will be operational in case of receiving data while you are
in the setup menu. The settings changes, however, will then only
be valid for the next printing job.
• Panel set up from the printer is only possible when no printing data
or processing data is sent to the printer.
• In menu mode operation, the shift key functions are not available.

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HEATER SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL.
1 2 3
1 = Controls Front Heater

2 = Controls Rear Heater
3 = Power Switch 62” model only
Power Switch:
Control for power ON or OFF the Heater System.
Controls Front Heater:
Set temperature for the front heater. Real (RT) and set (ST) temperature are displayed on the LCD
screen.
The maximum temperature is 122 °F. By pushing the buttons you can select an appropriate temperature.
Controls Rear Heater:
Set temperature for the rear heater. Real (RT) and set (ST) temperature are displayed on the LCD
screen.
The maximum temperature is 122 °F. By pushing the buttons you can select an appropriate temperature.

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MENU MODE OPERATION.
The Menu Mode Operation is used to access settings, which cannot be controlled via
the direct access keys. As soon as media is loaded, the printer is ONLINE and ready to
receive data.
In case no media is loaded, the printer is OFFLINE.
To enter the MENU MODE proceed as follows :
1. Press the MENU-key.

2. To select the next/previous menu item press Menu Down ↓ / Menu Up ↑.
3. To select the next/previous option or value press value + / value -.
4. To accept a new setting or enter a next menu level press ENTER.
5. To return to a previous menu level, or exit the menu system press Back ←.
In case Media is loaded, exiting the top menu level will switch the printer back to
ONLINE.

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MENU STRUCTURE – OVERVIEW.
Online Command Command MH-GL2 / MHGL, GL2 / RTL- Printer command language
PASS selection
PlotArea Normal / Expend Set-up hard clip area
depending of media size.
Position P1 / Full / LL Set-up initial pen position in
MH-GL, GL2 and MH-GL2.
Terminat Special / Normal Command Language
terminator selection.
Resolut 720dpi / 360dpi / 300dpi Select logical resolution.
OnlineTimer Off / 10s / 20s / 30s / 40s / 50s In case of intermittent data
/ 60s / 90s / … / 780s / 800s flow, determines time-out to
finalize plot.
Overwrite Last / Mix Set-up control of overlapping
areas.
OriginReset No / Yes Allows manual nesting when
combined with backward
feed.
Function InkDryTime 0 sec to 5 sec to 30 sec to 60 Set-up ink drying time before
min. sheet-off occurs.
Halftone Quality / Speed / Thin Select method of pseudo-
tone processing.
KCMY→KMY Yes / No Reserved for future use.
CMY→Black Yes / No Allow mixed black (CMY) or
not.
KYCMYK No / Yes Reserved for future use.
Scale 25% to 100 % to 400% Expand or reduce print data.
Mirror Off / Y On Reverse printing set-up.
Direct. Command / MAX-MIN Media size determined by
Page size Command or by
plot data.
Cut Position Data / Standard Specify cutting position on roll
media following data or
standard media size.
MediaCut Auto / Off / Manual Automatic sheet-off set-up.
Copy 1 to 99 Set-up number of copies.
InkDensity Normal / Micro Select Normal or Micro dot
drop size in function of media
& ink type.
Dist.Adj No / Clear / Change / Confirm Plot distance adjustment.
StepAdj Change / Clear Micro-banding elimination via
microstep adjustment.
Centro Mode Bi Centro / Centro Select between uni-
directional and ECP high
speed.
Timing A–B/B–A Select ACK timing for BUSY
state.
Network IP Address 000.000.000.000 to
192.034.041.015 to
255.255.255.255
Utility ErrorDisplay Off / On Show or hide simple error.
Initialize No Initialize printer set-up.
Yes InitialAll No / OK Initialize printer set-up.
InitialCommand No / OK Initialize printer set-up.
InitialFunct No / OK Initialize printer set-up.
InitialCentro No / OK Initialize printer set-up.
InitialNetwork No / OK Initialize printer set-up.
Dump Start – End / All (Cancel with Set-up data dump mode.
CANCEL-key)
Wash Starts manual head wash
before ink type switching.
Clean Normal Starts a NORMAL cleaning
Powerful Starts a POWERFUL
cleaning
Fill No
Yes Starts a Ink Fill Sequence
Ink Change No / Yes Starts ink Change Procedure
Maintenance Prints maintenance record.
Rec.

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PRINT MODES ACCESSIBLE VIA THE CONTROL PANEL.
The following print modes are predefined as Draft, Normal and Quality. These modes
are always overwritten by the RIP software program. You will notice that your choice
may change once the RIP data reaches the printer.
Panel LEDs Print Mode ft²/h Output Resolution (dpi)

360 – Draft 1-Pass / Bi-directional 156.0 360 x 180
360 – Normal 1-Pass / Unidirectional 117.0 360 x 180
360 – Quality 2-Pass / Unidirectional 58.45 360 x 360

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MUTOH AMERICA INC.

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

COPYRIGHT © 2002 Mutoh America Inc. All rights reserved.

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

Mutoh’s Falcon Outdoor high-resolution drop-on-demand piezo electric outdoor inkjet

Application possibilities encompass outdoor poster printing, banners, long-term backlit

(*) Accelerated weather tests predict up to 3 years outdoor durability. Outdoor

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

FALCON OUTDOOR STARTUP PROCEDURE

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

10. Reduce banding by compensating for the slipperiness of the backing by

FALCON OUTDOOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. Remove media from printer and leave pressure rollers in up position.

Connecting your Falcon Outdoor printer to your computer.

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

FALCON OUTDOOR ECO-SOLVENT PRINTER OPERATION

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REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION

EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING

• Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ,

La partie externe et interne de l’imprimante porte des symboles de sécurité destinés à

THE OPENING / OUVERTURE / ÖFFNUNG

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♦ Die Eckkante der Schneidevorrichtungsführung ist scharf. Es besteht Verletzunsgefahr.

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

Précautions lorsque le levier de maintien est levé.

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

♦ La lame du cutter est un article consommable qui doit être remplacé

♦ Die Schneidevorichtung ist ein Verbrauchsartikel. Wenn ihre Schneideleistung

MOUNTING CUT MEDIA

♦ Passez le papier entre la lame de maintien

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

LOADING ROLL MEDIA

1. Retirez la bande du rouleau 2. Introduisez l’extrémité du papier en rouleau

CHECK THE POSITION OF THE ROLL MEDIA

Faites tourner la couronne de la main pour faire

Durch mehrmaliges manuelles Drehen der

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

ADJUSTING ROLL MEDIA POSITION

Wenn sich das Rollenmaterial nicht in der richtigen Position befindet,

If the roll needs to be moved to If the roll needs to be moved to

Si le rouleau de papier doit être Si le rouleau de papier doit être

Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach Wenn das Rollenmaterial nach

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: SELECTING AN

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

UNPACKING YOUR FALCON OUTDOOR PRINTER

Procedure for unpacking the printer:

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

What’s in the box ?

Falcon Outdoor Operating Instrucions 051906.doc MAI-75024 Rev. 2. – 05/18/2006

GETTING TO KNOW THE PRINTER PARTS & COMPONENTS

Cartridge Cover 6 Ink Slots

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Covers The protective covers protect the action environment.

Operation Panel Positive Touch keyboard with integrated LCD-Display.