ASK - 2000 Instruction Manual: Fuji Photo Film Co., LTD
ASK - 2000 Instruction Manual: Fuji Photo Film Co., LTD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
First edition
April 2006
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Properly shielded and grounded cable and connectors must be used for connection to host
computer and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
• NOTICE
Operation is subject to the following two conditions
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
This device is in conformity with the provisions of the EMC Directive (89/ 336/ EEC) and Low
Voltage Directive (73/ 23/ EEC).
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Contents
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Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Preparation
Unpacking ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
INSTRUCTION Manual
1. Overall View
(1) Front and Rear ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
2. LED
(1) LED lighting explanation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
3. Operation
(1) Setting paper roll ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
5. Troubleshooting
(1) Ribbon break down ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
6. Error messages
(1) Error messages requiring power off/on cycle ����������������������������������������� 24
(2) Recoverable Error ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25
7. Specification ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
SAFETY NOTICE �
Before you begin using your ASK-2000,readthis m anualcarefully to becom e fam iliar with how
to operate your ASK-2000
Once you’ve readthis m anual,keep ithandy in case you needto refer to itlater.
The icons usedin this m anualare intendedto preventinjury or dam age to property.Safety
notices are presentedin two form ats,“W arning” andCaution”.M ake sure you understandwhat
they m ean before reading the restof this m anual.
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If foreign object get inside the printer.
Do not continue to use the printer, or you risk fire or electric shock.
If any of above conditions occurs, stop using the printer immediately, turn off
the power switch on the front of printer, and unplug the printer from the main
WARNING power socket. Make sure the burning has stopped and then contact your
technical representative to request repairs. Never attempt to repair this printer
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yourself, because this can be extremely dangerous.
NOTICE ON TRANSFER
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Turn off of power switch and disconnect power plug from the main power
WARNING socket to prevent in fire or electric shock.
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Do not give a shock to the printer. It will result in fire or electric shock.
Be careful with your waist, when installation or carrying the printer. Since this
printer is heavy. Also use two or more persons to unpack or move the printer.
CAUTION
WARNING
Connect the ground cable to ground connection.
If leakage of electricity is occurred it result in fire or electric shock.
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not torch gears. You may have injury to pinch
CAUTION
NOTICE ON SAFEKEEPING
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Turn off the power switch and disconnect power cable from the printer for
safety, if you do not use the printer over an extended period of time.
CAUTION
WARNING shock.
WARNING
printer moved from cool area to warm area so on. This applies paper and ribbon. Printer has
whether paper and ribbon jamming or machine down.
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Do not turn switch off the printer during operation with no problem.
Preparation
Unpacking
� Please open the box and find ASK and its accessories.
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Attention:
Please keep test prints in safe place as they
Standard accessories may be used as density reference if/when Print
Head may need to be replaced.
Installation(Important)
Place ASK-2000 and PC in position
Step 1. Connect ASK-2000 and PC with USB cable
� USB cable is not included in the package
Step 2. Connect the AC power
� Input power voltage AC100V – 240V (single phase)
ASK-2000
USB Cable
Rear Side
PC
Windows 2000/XP
Microsoft, Windows are registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation in US and other countries
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Altering paper guide width
Paper width may be switched between 6”(152mm) and 5”(127mm).
(Attention)
By opening the front door, you will find white color of the paper guides.
Step 1: Remove the fixing screw of left/right paper width guide (white)
Step 2: Shift paper guide position to find the fixing position of the desired width.
Step 4: Attach the spacer for 5” (127mm) width to left/right paper core guide.
Paper width guides Remove fixing screws and to shift guide positions
Paper core
Adjust for correct size by shifting guide positions Set spacers in case of 5” (127mm) paper
Instruction Manual
1. Overall View
(1) Front and Rear
Air Filter
Slug Box
Power Switch
LED
Front Rear
USB2.0
AC Power Cable
Rear
Rear
Front
Caution:
Do not touch Print Head when Power is on and
immediately after switched off power.
Print Head
Paper Tray
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2. LED
For descriptions
(1) LED lighting explanation on errors, please
refer to Part 6
The LED indicates current printer condition with combination
(error messages).
between condition of STATUS (Blue) and ERROR (Red).
BLUE Ready
OFF
LIT
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3. Operation
(1) Setting roll paper
(Note 1) Use of cloth gloves is recommended while handling the roll paper.
(Fingerprints may stick to prints to cause problem on printed image)
(Note 2) If paper end or ribbon end is reached during operation, please replace both roll
paper and ribbon at the same time with keeping the power of the printer on.
* If paper end is reached during continuous printing, print will automatically continue
after setting paper.
* If power is turned off during the operation of changing paper/ribbon, data will
be lost.
* One roll paper and one Ink ribbon are both designed to make 600 prints of 6x4” size.
When one (roll paper or ink ribbon) becomes empty, please replace both at the
same time.
Roll Paper
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*By releasing the lever, front door will come forward and open.
Lever
Step 2.
By releasing the lock levers which lock both ends of paper core, pull out the paper core
Lock lever
Pull lock lever in the arrow direction Tip over the lock lever
Paper core
Lever in release position
Do the same for left and right Pull out paper core
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Step 3. Remove left plate (red) with pushing the black button from the paper core shaft
NOTE: When paper sets to the right plate, check paper direction to see an
arrow of label as picture. If opposite, paper can not set correctly to printer.
Push red area until locking plate Set paper core and lock the locking lever
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Roller
Insert paper
(Silver)
between
rollers
Guide plate
Sensor position
Insert paper until blue LED starts to flash Red lit Red lit
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(2) Setting Ink Ribbon
� Set Ink Ribbon after setting Roll Paper
Supply side
Spring
Push to the left bearing Set ribbon while keep pushing to the left
Spring
Take-up side
Push towards right bearing Set ribbon while keep pushing to the right
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Remove ribbon sag Roll Paper and Ink Ribbon are correctly set
(Note) If there is sag on ribbon after setting it, please remove ribbon sag by rotating the
take-up gear
Step 2. After setting paper/ribbon, close the front door until it becomes securely locked.
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Slug Box
Lock
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4. Daily Maintenance
Please make sure that dust will not enter into the printer
If you find symptom on print that may be caused by dust, please clean feed
roller inside the front door, Print Head, paper tray and ribbon tray sections.
Slug Box
Please clean the paper tray section and feed roller of platen roller with clean
and wet but well squeezed cloth.
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For dirt, which is difficult to remove such as by small portion of ribbon sticking,
please clean using soft cloth (like gauze) wet with ethyl alcohol.
Paper Tray
Platen roller of paper roller (Black)
Print Head
� To clean Print Head, please use dry soft cloth like a lens cleaner.
� Do not use ethyl alcohol against head damage.
Caution:
Do not touch Print Head while power is
on or immediately after operating the
Print Head printer.
• Could cause burn to fingers
• Could cause damage to Print Head
Print head
Pinch Roller
Clean the Pinch Roller with clean cloth soaked with clean water.
If dirt from ribbon sticks and is difficult to remove, please clean it with a soft
Pull the snap hook and remove protect cover Clean pinch roller
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Monthly maintenance
Filter cover
Clean cover and around cover with wet towel Right side
Air Filter
Step 1. Open front door, apply tape to put together the cut off portion of the ink ribbon
Tape
Wrap the ribbon a few times around take-up core and remove ribbon crease
(Note) Please check the paper. If a half processed print is on the paper, please be sure to cut
off this portion before setting the paper roll in position
Step 3. Turn on power of ASK. After making sure that Error LED (red) went off, press cut
button to chop off paper leading portion (10 cm)
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(2) Damage at paper leading edge
Turn off power of ASK and follow steps described below.
Step 1. Open front door, check to see if paper jam is found in the paper feed section by
taking out the paper leading portion.
Step 2. Cut off damaged portion of the paper in straight line using scissors, if there is
damage.
Step 3. Wind back the paper leading portion to the Roll paper.
Step 4. Turn on ASK power. Set Roll Paper and Ink Ribbon again.
Step 5. After checking that the LED is in Ready state (blue lit), press cut button to chop
off paper leading portion (10 cm)
Cut
Take out paper leading portion (such as for Z folded) Cut off paper leading portion
Symptom: White dot appears in fixed interval on print in the direction of paper feed
Direction of
paper feed
Remove cover and clean Pinch roller
Measure: Dirt or dust may be clinging to pinch roller. Please clean the Pinch Roller
with clean cloth soaked with clean water. If the dirt sticks firmly into the
roller, please remove it with finger nails.
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6. Error messages
(1)Error messages requiring power off/on cycle
Error No. Description
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(2)Recoverable errors
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7. Specification
Item Specification
Type Dye Sublimation Printer
Print Head 300 dpi (Dual Line Print Head)
Print Resolution 300X600dpi
Gradation 16.7 million colors, full color
Maximum Print Width 154 mm
Print Speed About 8 seconds (6x4 inch)
Interface USB 2.0
Buffer Memory 64 MB (32 MB x 2)
OS Windows 2000/XP
5 x 3.5” (127x 89 ��� )
6 x 4” (152 x 102 mm)
Print size
Border 5 x 7” (127 x 178 mm)
less 6 x 8” (152 x 203 mm)
6 x 9” (152 x 230 mm)
6 x 4” x 2 (152 x 102 mm x 2)
Paper type Roll paper
Ink Ribbon YMC+OC (Exclusive type Ink Ribbon)
Outer dimensions 300mm(W) � 410mm(D) � 355mm(H)
Weight Approximately 25Kg (not including paper)
Power voltage and power AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz Automatic voltage
frequency switching
Power consumption Maximum 315 W
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