Necessary tools

In order to be able to install firmware, the following tools are required:

• Personal computer with MS Windows
• Network cable to connect the Valuejet wit the pc
• The latest MSA-tool (Mutoh Service Assistance) or MSM-tool (Mutoh Status Monitor)

Detailed instructions how to install the firmware, are described in the maintenance manual.

The latest current firmware can be downloaded below this article.

Release date: 22 december 2020

Current version - 1.11

Changed items

• An error in displaying units on the display has been fixed (m instead of ml). This has been fixed.
• Implementation of a new feature to handle smart-chip related issues, with the new S/C Recovery procedure.
  For more information check the following article: TIB818 - Smart Chip Recovery
• The ink-end detection has been improved by increasing the accuracy of the soft counters
• The header dump was not printed when multiple files were transmitted continuously with header dump setting turned on. This has been fixed.
• If nozzle check (B) was executed in 6 colors, the printer information was printed in varnish. This has been exchanged with black. 

Version history

Release date: 9 december 2019

1.10

Changed items

• Color maintenance menu has been added in user mode (only when using US11 ink)
  
  Color Maint. : On
  
  The printer performs color ink maintenance when waking up after 72 hours of sleep mode to ensure smooth startup after longer sleep times.
  
  Color Maint. : Off
  
  The printer does not perform the color ink maintenance
  
  
• Added support for UH21 ink cartridges

Release date: 3 september 2018

1.08

New items

• Added "PRINT" menu in Header Dump menu [User mode].
  "PRINT" menu: Prints the last header dump.
  
  

• Added the menu item in Test > Record > Print menu [Self-diagnosis mode].
  (1) Head Height, (2) Media Width are added to the menu.
  
  

• Improved the Nozzle Check B [User mode]. Added a white background under the printer information.
  
  

• Added the function to save the history of daily maintenance log. The history can be checked with MSA ver.4.1.7.0 or later.
  (Cannot be checked on the operation panel)
  
  

• Added the function to save the history of daily maintenance log. The history can be checked with MSA ver.4.1.7.0 or later.
  (Cannot be checked on the operation panel)
  
  

• Added the function to save the history of daily maintenance log. The history can be checked with MSA ver.4.1.7.0 or later.
  (Cannot be checked on the operation panel)
  
  

• Added the Accum. Print menu in Auto Cleaning menu [User mode].
  
  Perform the auto cleaning at each accumulated print time, when enable the Accum. Print Menu.
  
  

• Changed the initial setting menu. Added the confirmation message for wiper installation in initial setting sequence.
  
  
• Added the function to update the parameter during the operation.
  The parameter is updated (1) after the initial charge, (2) after the head wash, (3) Entering the Sleep mode.
  
  

• Added "Data Edge" in Head travel menu. [User mode].
  Print head travels up to the edge of print data.
  
  
• Changed UV lamp operation during printing.
  UV irradiation area is changed from Media width to Print width.
  
  

• Changed the condition to enter sleep mode.
  Even if the lever is up, the printer can enter sleep mode.
  
  

Bug fixes

• Corrected the F/W bug that the parameter in MSA cannot be sent to a printer.
  If the communication between MSA and the main board is cut off, MSA will automatically retry to sent the parameter.
  
  

Release date: 9 november 2017

1.07

New items

• Added daily maintenance function : when entering the sleep mode or turning off the printer, the menu automatically shifts to the daily maintenance menu
  
• Display the message to prompt users to perform the daily maintenance: when the total printing time reaches 12 hours, the message appears to prompt users to perform the daily maintenance
  

Release date: 20 january 2016

1.06

Bug fixes

• Changed the replacement cycle of the high-capacity ink pack adapter plug (changed from 240 to 200 times)
• Added the alert buzzer menu; when set to “off”, the beep sound will turn off automatically after several beeps
  

Diagnostics mode

• Added the shot counter sub menu into the record maintenance menu
  
• Added the head replacement menu: the head lifetime counter will be automatically reset after updating the head rank
  
  
• All T. area: accumulated total printed area in all print modes added
  
• Added the Cpump menu: select the circulation pump motor to be used:
  • Pump A: Old Cpump (default setting)
  • Pump B: New Cpump
    

• Added the CR maintenance log menu
  
  
  

Release date: 11 january 2016

1.05

Changed items ver 1.03 ► ver 1.04

• “Add y layer” feature added in user type menu for media-dependant adhesion improvement Remark: this feature will be explained in an additional tib
• Optimization of circulation pump lifetime
• Added CCW unidirectional printing (*dn3) for improved curing behaviour ink is jetted when print head moves from left to right
• Modified specs of *uc command, if all parameters in *UC command are set to 0, the initial value for UV control will be applied
  
  

Changed items ver 1.04 ► ver 1.05

• Optimization of ink charge/discharge cycles