9.4.16 Updating of Property Data (Function code 68)
Function
To keep the print quality, the controller optimizes the drive conditions of individual head/carriage
units according to the property data. For instance, the controller optimizes the head drive strength,
ink jet-out timing and other drive conditions according to the electromechanical properties unique
to individual head/carriage units and ambient temperature.
The property data is stored in the EEPROM on the main PCB and its property code is printed on
the property labels attached to the machine and the head/carriage unit.
If you replace the head/carriage unit with a new spare part, you need to enter its property code
printed on the property label (that comes with the new spare part) and replace the old property label
on the machine (see
used in future, store the old property label also with the old part.
Operating Procedure
(1) Enter 6 and 8 in the initial stage of the maintenance mode using the / and OK keys.
(2) Enter 2, 5, 8, and 0 using the / and OK keys.
The current property data stored in the EEPROM appears on the LCD and the machine is
ready for entry.
(3) Check the property label that comes with a new head/carriage unit and then enter the property
code.
The code to be entered is 12 digits excluding the heading alphabets.
To enter letters "A" through "F," use the / and OK keys.
(4) Press the OK key.
The machine shows the "INPUT ACCEPTED" on the LCD, and writes the entered property
code into the EEPROM. Then it returns to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
NOTE: If the entered data contains any checksum error, the machine shows the "INPUT
ERROR" and returns to the ready-to-enter state. Go back to step (3).
Appendix 1
for the label location) with the new one. If the old part may be
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Head property code
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