CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE UNPACKING THE PRINTER INSTALLATION SPACE CONNECTING THE POWER CORD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTER PRINTER 3000 INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW SCANNER PRINTER...
Introduction In order to get the most from your Poster Printer 3000, it is recommended that you read the instruction manual thoroughly before usage, and follow all instructions carefully. Keep the manual close at hand for future reference. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1 Before using your Poster Printer 3000 CHAPTER CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE Be sure to check that all of the following items have been included in the package. User’s guide Main unit End caps (2) Roll of A1 direct thermal paper (1)
INSTALLATION SPACE To ensure the proper functioning of your Poster Printer 3000, it is important to allow adequate space around the main unit. Install as indicated in the following diagrams (unit: mm). Wall Table Caution Be sure to place the printer on a sturdy, flat surface.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important In order to ensure the proper use of the Poster Printer 3000, the instructions in this manual have been provided with the following markings to indicate those items designed to prevent damage to property or injury to users of the printer or persons in the vicinity of the printer.
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Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock. If any such problems occur, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Poster Printer 3000. • In the event that metal objects, water, or other liquids find their way inside the unit, turn off the main power switch immediately and remove the plug from its socket.
• Avoid placing the printer in a location where it is subjected to direct sunlight, large amounts of dust, or near an air conditioning or heating unit. • Be careful to ensure that pins, paper clips, and other foreign objects are not dropped inside the printer. Before using your Poster Printer 3000...
MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTER PRINTER 3000 The Poster Printer 3000 is designed to allow even first time users to quickly and easily print high quality enlargements of A4 sized documents. POSTER PRINTER...
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Both printer and scanner are contained in one compact and light unit, making installation possible even in restricted spaces. Scanner Printer Before using your Poster Printer 3000...
2 Individual part names CHAPTER FRONT VIEW Control panel Document bay Scanner cover Paper guide Document tray Open/close knob Printer cover Print outlet Power switch Cutter base Cutter unit REAR VIEW AC inlet Power supply Interface board (optional) Individual part names...
SCANNER Scanner cover Document eject roller Platen roller Cogged belt Document bay Platen glass Document feed roller PRINTER Thermal heads Cogged belt Cutter unit Paper bracket (right) Paper feed roller Platen rubber Paper sensor Paper bracket (left) Cutter base (adjustable according to paper roll width) Individual part names...
CONTROL PANEL Caution Remove the protective covering from the control panel before use. Name Function MESSAGE display The message display indicates the paper type and output color, mode, output size, contrast, an any operating/error messages. PAPER TYPE key Press the PAPER TYPE key to set the type of paper installed in the printer (DTP, TTP, HDP).
2.5.1 Message display Paper type Output color Mode Output size Contrast 2.5.2 Paper types Setting paper type and a description of each There are three types of paper: Direct Thermal Paper (DTP), Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP) and Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP). Choose the paper type according to usage. Refer to “Supplies”, p 30.
2.5.3 Mode Mode Display Document type Normal NORMAL For all (non-photographic) input documents Photo PHOTO For photographs Reverse REVERSE Black and white areas of the input document are reversed on the poster 2.5.4 Output size Output sizes are displayed in the following order according to the width of paper installed in the printer.
3 Before printing CHAPTER INSTALLING PAPER Open/close knob Printer cover After releasing the open/close knob, lift the printer cover gently until it comes to rest in the open position. Paper bracket (left) Set the left paper bracket into position according to the width of the paper to be used.
Cut the paper. Move the cutter in a downward horizontal sliding motion while holding the paper out from the printer. PROPER USE OF THE CUTTER Lightly press down on the cutter lever while holding the edge of the paper underneath it. Move the cutter unit in a sliding motion towards the right to cut the paper.
4 Basic functions CHAPTER PRINTING IN NORMAL MODE Input document NORMAL mode POSTER PRINTER POSTER PRINTER Power switch Turn the power switch on. Caution Do not turn the power switch off when the printer is initializing or printing. Press the PAPER TYPE key to select the type of paper being used.
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Press the CONTRAST key to select the level of contrast desired. The contrast is shown here Place the original into the document bay face down. Make sure the original is placed firmly along the document guide closest to you, and into the scanner until it stops. Press the START/STOP key to scan the original.
PRINTING IN PHOTO MODE Photograph PHOTO mode Press the PAPER TYPE key to select the type of paper being used. The paper type is shown here Press the MODE key to set the printer in PHOTO mode. Select the desired output size and level of contrast.
PRINTING IN REVERSE MODE Input document REVERSE mode POSTER PRINTER POSTER PRINTER Press the PAPER TYPE key to select the type of paper being used. The paper type is shown here Press the MODE key to set the printer in REVERSE mode.
5 Printing different poster sizes CHAPTER DIVISION PRINTING Printing two halves of a larger poster from one input document is called division printing. 5.1.1 Using A1 paper to produce an A0 x 2 size poster Input document DIVISION print POSTER PRINTER POSTER PRINTER Select the paper type, mode and contrast.
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Insert the original once more into the document bay, making sure it faces the same direction. Press the START/STOP key to begin printing the right side of the original. Note that the two halves will not be aligned properly if the original is not placed correctly into the document bay.
PRINTING POSTERS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER SIZE Procedure for printing posters smaller in width than the paper size. 5.2.1 Using A1 paper to produce a B2 size poster Select the paper type, mode and contrast. Set the OUTPUT SIZE so that it appears as B2 on the message display.
PRINTING BANNERS FROM LONG INPUT DOCUMENTS Both horizontal and vertical signs and banners can be easily created from long input documents. POSTER PRINTER Long input document POSTER PRINTER Banner output Press the PAPER TYPE key to select the type of paper being used. The paper type is shown here Select the desired mode, level of contrast and output size.
6 Additional functions CHAPTER FUNCTION MODE The following parameters can be input into the printer, to adjust printing functions and quality. 6.1.1 Function description and messages Function/Description Message display IMAGE The direction of the image can Hold DIRECTION be changed to create a mirror image of the original.
6.1.2 Setting functions Press the MODE key for at least 3 seconds to set the printer in function mode. Press for at least 3 seconds The “IMAGE DIRECTION” screen will be displayed. SELECTING DIFFERENT ITEMS IN FUNCTION MODE: Repeatedly pressing the PAPER TYPE key will display all of the functions in function mode.
REMAINING PAPER MODE Use the remaining paper mode to check how much paper remains on the roll in use. In addition, if the paper roll is changed midway, the amount of remaining paper can be printed on the roll for future reference. 6.2.1 Setting the amount of remaining paper Press the CLEAR key for at least 3 seconds.
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6.2.2 Checking the amount of remaining paper Press the CLEAR key for at least 3 seconds. Press for at least 3 seconds The “RESIDUAL” screen in remaining paper mode will be displayed. The amount of remaining paper is displayed in meter units. Press the CLEAR key for at least 3 seconds to revert to the original message display.
7 Scanning/Printing areas CHAPTER SCANNING AREA (for A4-sized originals) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) Original length Banner Scanning Scanning width area area PRINTING AREA If printing posters smaller than the paper size, cutting marks are automatically printed on the paper. NOTE: If “no page gap”...
8 Supplies CHAPTER DESCRIPTION There are 3 types of paper for use in printing with the Poster Printer 3000. Direct Thermal Paper (DTP), Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP) and Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP). 8.1.1 Direct Thermal Paper (DTP) Direct Thermal Paper is used to easily create posters, banners, and materials to be displayed indoors.
8.2.2 Direct Thermal Paper (DTP) When displaying posters keep them away from direct sunlight. Failing to do so may result in discoloration or fading. Always use water-based markers to write on posters. Never use plastic erasers, vinyl holders, and other writing and art equipment containing solvents or fluorescents.
NOTE: If the printer fails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Poster Printer 3000. Be sure to tell your dealer which of the error messages was displayed. Troubleshooting...
If a problem occurs during the printing process, follow the remedies outlined below. If the printer fails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Poster Printer 3000. 9.2.1 Problem description and remedies...
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Description Remedy Ref. Tone of the images cannot be Set the contrast level to lighter position p 14 reproduced in darker areas. to reduce the density. If the images on the original are too dark, change to a better copy of the original where possible.
10 Cleaning the printer CHAPTER If one of the following problems occurs, clean the printer parts outlined below. Problem Part to clean The paper does not feed properly Paper feed roller The printer makes a rattling or grating noise during printing Shuttle shaft Horizontal lines appear periodically on the printed image Thermal heads...
10.2 SCANNER Scanner cover Document eject roller Platen roller Platen glass Document feed roller PLATEN GLASS Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a soft cloth moistened with water. Wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. DOCUMENT FEED ROLLERS/PLATEN ROLLERS/DOCUMENT EJECT ROLLERS Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water.
Paper size A1, A2 wide paper rolls Paper types FUJIFILM Poster Printer paper Direct Thermal Paper (DTP), Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP), Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP) Output sizes A4, B4, A3, B3, A2, B2, A1, (A0 and A0 x 2 are printed in two pieces)
Index AC inlet page gap, setting paper 13, 30, 31 banner 9, 24 paper bracket (right) 11, 15 paper bracket (left) 2, 11, 15 cleaning printer paper feed roller 11, 35 clear key paper guide cogged belt 10, 11 paper type key contrast key paper sensor control panel...
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