ENCAD NovaJet 4 User manual
User's Guide
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User'sGuide
for
NovaJet4, NovaJet
®
Pro-36, andNovaJet Pro-50
P/N 205883 Rev. C
(text P/N 206454)
Copyright ENCAD, Inc. 1995, 1996
NOVAJET®and ENCAD®are registered trademarks of ENCAD, Inc.
HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP RTL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
No part of this manual may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated in any human or computing language, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic or otherwise, or disclosed to a third party without the
express written permission of ENCAD, Inc., 6059 Cornerstone Court West, San Diego, CA
92121, U.S.A.
REVISION
HISTORY
Rev. A February, 1996
Rev. B March, 1996
Rev. C August, 1996
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FCCStatement(U.S.A.)
The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought
to the attention of users of the NovaJet printers.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO AND
TELEVISION INTERFERENCE FOR CLASS B DEVICE
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
User Instructions:
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ENCAD, Inc. could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and
connectors between system components. To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use
shielded cables and connectors and install them properly.
VDE Statement
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der NovaJet Pro in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT-
AmstbIVfg 234/1991 funkentstört ist. Der vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte (z.B. Meßsender)
kann allerdings gewissen Einschränkungen unterliegen. Beachten Sie deshalb die Hinweise in der
Bedienungsanleitung.
Dem Zentralamt für Zulassungen im Fernmeldewesen würde den Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen
eingeräumt.
ENCAD, Inc. U.S.A.
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WARRANTYORDAMAGECLAIMS
United States
ENCAD®, Inc., warrants its NovaJet printers ("PRODUCT") to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This Warranty applies only to NovaJet
printers purchased from ENCAD, or authorized ENCAD distributors or dealers. The intent of this
Warranty is to repair or replace Products subjected to normal wear and tear when operated according to
ENCAD instructions, and this Warranty does not apply to any defects or damage caused by accident;
misapplication; adverse environmental conditions; unauthorized or improper use, modification or service;
or negligence.
Within thirty (30) days of purchase, a defective Product will be replaced with new Product, and ENCAD
will then arrange for return of the defective Product at ENCAD's expense. Subsequent to thirty (30) days
after purchase (and for the remainder of the Warranty period), at ENCAD's option, a defective Product will
be repaired or will be exchanged and replaced with a factory refurbished Product. In the event of a
Warranty exchange, ENCAD will ship replacement Product, next day air, to Buyer at ENCAD's expense,
and Buyer will return the defective Product to ENCAD within ten (10) days of receipt of a replacement
Product, at Buyer's expense.
In order to submit a Warranty claim, please contact the ENCAD Help Desk at (619) 452-4350. When a
defect is confirmed, ENCAD will issue Buyer a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) to be used
by Buyer when shipping the Product to ENCAD in San Diego, California. If Product is damaged during
shipment, Buyer is to notify the carrier (ENCAD does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to
Product in transit.)
ENCAD reserves the right to make changes or improvements to Products, without incurring any obligation
to similarly alter Products previously purchased.
Buyer's sole and exclusive rights pursuant to this Warranty shall be for the repair or replacement of
defective Product. ENCAD specifically disclaims any and all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In
no event shall ENCAD be liable for any loss of profit or other commercial damages, special, incidental or
consequential damages, or any other damages or claims, whatsoever.
This Warranty gives Buyer specific legal rights, and Buyer may also have other rights that vary from state
to state.
The following actions will VOID THE WARRANTY:
•Using cartridges or ink other than those supplied by ENCAD.
•Lubricating any part of the printer.
•Using SIMMS other than those specified by ENCAD.
•Intentionally modifying the cartridge carrier.
Internationally: Contact your dealer or distributor for warranty information.
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Material safety data sheet
ENCAD QIS ink is non-hazardous, requiring no special disposal or
handling. It can be harmful if swallowed, and should be kept away from
children.
To obtain a material safety data sheet, contact ENCAD, Inc. at:
6059 Cornerstone Court West
San Diego, California 92121-3734
(619) 452-4350
International users should contact their local dealer or distributors.
Otherreferencematerials
In addition to this User Guide, the following additional guides are
included with your printer:
Installation Guide - Tells you how to assemble and install the printer's
hardware.
Software Drivers - Readme files on the driver disks contain information
for installing and using the various drivers and utilities.
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Manualconventions
This user guide covers three printer models: NovaJet 4, NovaJet Pro-36,
and NovaJet Pro-50. Unless specifically noted, all functions are identical
on all three models. Where instructions or features are unique for a
particular model, a note is included in the margin.
➪Indicates a procedure for you to follow in order to perform a specific
function. Read the accompanying explanatory text before following the
step-by-step procedure.
!Indicates a warning. Ignoring the warning can damage the printer or
result in an unsatisfactorily printed image.
✓Indicates a tip or suggestion that can make using the printer easier or
improve your printed images.
Manualorganization
It is not necessary to read this manual from cover to cover. Reading
Chapters 1 through 3 will give you an understanding of printer's basic
operation. Your particular needs will determine how you use the rest of
the guide.
Chapter 1 Introduction - Introduces the printer and provides basic
guidelines for getting the best print quality.
Chapter 2 Getting started - Describes the printer's components and
explains the basic steps needed for using the printer after it has been
assembled and connected to your computer. Includes procedures for
installing and priming ink cartridges and loading media.
Chapter 3 Setting printer options - Explains how to use some of the
printer's features.
Chapter 4 Positioning an image - Explains how to choose a media size
that fits your required print area and how to change the size of the print
area.
Chapter 5 Choosing plotting parameters - Explains how to choose the
print mode that will give you the quality you want and how to set other
options that also affect quality.
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Chapter 6 Working with your application - Explains how to set up the
printer and your application for printing.
Chapter 7 Plotting vector data - Explains how to use the options
available for printing vector files when you override software control and
give control to the printer.
Chapter 8 Taking your printer out of service - Explains how to drain
the ink delivery system and prepare the printer for shipping or storage.
Appendix A Calibration - Explains what to look for in the calibration
plots and how to make the adjustments.
Appendix B Installing additional memory - Explains how to install
additional memory for printing large raster files.
Appendix C Menu tree - Explains the menu structure.
Appendix D Error messages - Explains the error messages and provides
suggestions of what to do when you see them.
Appendix E Glossary - Explains terms used in the manual.
Appendix F Technical information - Lists the technical specifications
for NovaJet series printers.
Appendix G Supplies - Includes a complete list of ENCAD QIS media,
ink, cartridges, and spare parts and information for ordering supplies for
your printer.
Appendix H Serial cable - Provides the printer's serial cable require-
ments.
Appendix I Maintenance - Includes instructions for periodic mainte-
nance functions such as refilling ink reservoirs, replacing ink cartridges,
and periodic cleaning of the ink cartridges and service station.
Appendix J Troubleshooting - Provides answers to commonly asked
questions and solutions to typical problems.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................. 1-1
Printing with NovaJet printers ...............................................................1-2
Obtaining quality results........................................................................1-3
Chapter 2 Getting started ......................................................... 2-1
Setting the language .............................................................................2-4
Loading media ......................................................................................2-5
Using the power media feed and takeup system ..................................2-7
Using the takeup roll .............................................................................2-9
Manual media loading.........................................................................2-12
Moving the carriage ............................................................................2-14
Installing the cutter..............................................................................2-14
Filling the ink reservoir (NJP-36 and NJP-50 only)..............................2-15
Priming the ink delivery lines (NJP-36 and NJP-50 only) ....................2-18
Filling the ink cartridges (NJP-36 and NJP-50 only)............................2-21
Installing the ink cartridges (NJP-36 and NJP-50 only) .......................2-22
Installing the ink cartridges (NJ4)........................................................2-25
Priming for cartridge print check .........................................................2-26
Aligning the ink cartridges...................................................................2-27
Taking the printer offline/Canceling a print ..........................................2-27
Chapter 3 Setting printer options ............................................ 3-1
Choosing a language............................................................................3-1
Setting a dry time..................................................................................3-2
Cutting the media..................................................................................3-3
Turning the wiper off .............................................................................3-4
Saving user settings .............................................................................3-4
Turning off Save Media.........................................................................3-4
Saving user settings .............................................................................3-5
Returning to the default settings ...........................................................3-7
Displaying the advanced options ..........................................................3-9
Setting the memory configuration .......................................................3-10
Setting the ink level estimator (NJ4 only)............................................ 3-11
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Contents - continued
Chapter 4 Positioning an image............................................... 4-1
Selecting the media standard ...............................................................4-1
Changing the length of the print area....................................................4-5
Print area margins ................................................................................4-7
Chapter 5 Choosing printing parameters................................ 5-1
CAD printing modes (HP-GL and HP-GL/2 only) ..................................5-1
Graphics print modes ...........................................................................5-1
User defined print modes using advanced options ...............................5-4
Nesting (HP-GL and HP-GL/2 only)......................................................5-7
Chapter 6Working with your application ................................ 6-1
Choosing an emulation format ..............................................................6-1
Setting the serial communication parameters.......................................6-4
Chapter 7 Printing vector data ................................................. 7-1
Using the vector palette ........................................................................7-2
Setting pen colors.................................................................................7-2
Using intersect control ..........................................................................7-5
Improving line-length accuracy .............................................................7-6
Rotating the image (advanced option) ..................................................7-7
Making multiple prints ...........................................................................7-9
Scaling the print area using the P1/P2 coordinates...............................7-9
Setting the wait time ...........................................................................7-10
Setting the ink limit (NJ4 only) ............................................................ 7-11
Setting ink reduction ...........................................................................7-12
Chapter 8 Preparing your printer for transport
or storage................................................................................... 8-1
Storing the NJ4.....................................................................................8-1
Storing the NJP-36 and NJP-50............................................................8-1
Removing the ink cartridges .................................................................8-2
Purging ink delivery lines ......................................................................8-3
Draining the ink reservoirs ....................................................................8-6
Returning the printer for service............................................................8-8
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Contents - continued
Appendix A Calibration................................................................ A-1
Appendix B Installing additional memory..................................... B-1
Appendix C Menu tree................................................................. C-1
Appendix D Error messages ....................................................... D-1
Appendix E Glossary................................................................... E-1
Appendix F Technical information ............................................... F-1
Appendix G Ordering supplies..................................................... G-1
Appendix H Serial cable .............................................................. H-1
Appendix I Maintenance ............................................................ I-1
Appendix J Troubleshooting ....................................................... J-1
Index ................................................................................. Index-1
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