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)
• Make sure the latest heater firmware is up-to-date and installed first, before installing the mainboard-firmware

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: 16 september 2014

Current version 2.03

New items

• Tube flush added during "CR" maintenance cycle
  

  Important This feature is specifically relevant for printers loaded with UMS ink, see also TIB 2014/576 for VJ-1638

  
  

Version history

Release date: 12 june 2014

2.02a

New items

• Tube flush feature added as part of CR maintenance menu (Refer  to:  TIB572_rev1.1_VJ-1x24  -  VJ-1614_Adapted  periodical  maintenance  using  UMS ink and accompanying firmware)
• Optimized smart card routines (bulk system related)

Release date: 10 march 2014

2.02

Changed items

The current main boards are reaching the end of the production life time.  To make sure the new generation main boards will properly work in the ValueJet 1614, a new firmware has been made available.  As soon as the new main boards become available, a dedicated Technical Information Bulletin will be sent to inform you.  At this time there is no need to update printers in the field. Just make sure to use this firmware when the new mainboard is introduced.

Release date: 30 october 2013

2.01

Changed items

• Modified smart/chip ink capacity limit (It's possible to use up to 1000ml).

Info

• RJ80EMS-100-xx inks contain 3 x 440 ml smart chip cards. In case you want to use the 1000 ml smart chips, please order VJ-LSINK1-xx1L inks.
  

  Important Please be aware that this new firmware needs to be installed in order to be able to use this new ink capacity limit.

  
  

Release date: 8 june 2012

2.00

Changed items

• New  revision  of  main  board.  Part  number  of  the  mainboard  remains  the  same.  The  new mainboard will be used as from Q4 2012 because of flash memory component end-of-life.  More info to follow a separate Technical information bulletin.

Release date: 23 november 2011

1.11

Bug fixes

• Print start feed problem fixed  
  1. Media stick prevention set to “ON”: when “roll media end” becomes active during media front feeding, the media continues to feed forward.  
  2. At start of print, feeding speed is too fast.  
  These problems are now fixed
• In diagnostics mode, some unidir adjustment swaths were clipped. This problem is now fixed.
• Media end is not monitored during the printing of step adjust swaths. This problem is now fixed.
• Possible communication problems (when working with msa tool) at start-up are fixed.
• Possible printing of “#” during printing step adjust prints.
• Improved “CR maintenance” sequence.
• Diagnostic: Adjust: Slant check result value is displayed incorrectly.  This problem is now fixed.
• PM command *MS command problem fixed.
• There was a problem with the [Ink near end] and [Ink end] message display. This problem is now fixed.
• Improved maximum data length.
• Extra error codes instead of ‘Not Original Ink’ error:
  [S/C ink error]: wrong ink type is used
  [S/C color error]: ink cartridge is inserted in the wrong slot
  [S/C code error]: Not proper ink cartridge is inserted
  [S/C read error]: Failed for reading the smart chip
  [Broken chip]: S/C reading information is illegal (forged)
• A new ink message is created: “Check Ink”. In some cases, it happens that more ink remains in the cassette then indicated by the smart chip. To allow using the cassette until it’s empty, remove the cassette and re-insert it to reset the ink detection mechanism.
• Diagnostic pre-heater temperature incorrect display => fixed
  Since there are two thermistors for monitoring pre-heater temperature, two temperature values are displayed.

Release date: 12 april 2011

1.09

Changed features

1. Changed sub tank filling sequence:
   
   [Sub tank filling]  
   After the ink filling operation, in order to make ink of each sub tank equal, first all ink in the sub tank is discharged (sucked) by activating the ink pump (Main suction cycle*). After that, it opens 2P valve and ink will be filled in sub tank until the sub tank HIGH sensor is ON.
   
   [Main suction cycle]  
   This aims to discharge ink.  By using the ink pump for a long period of time, ink would be discharged (sucked).
   
   [Small amount suction cycle]  
   This aims to maintain a normal head nozzle status (meniscus status).  By using the ink pump for a shorter period of time than “Main suction cycle”, ink would be discharged (sucked).
   
   [Air suction cycle]  
   This aims to suck ink remained on the cap.  The head and cap are separated and then the ink pump rotates to suck ink.
   
   Before this change, after performing the sub tank filling, air suction cycle started without small amount suction cycle.  In another words, the nozzle status couldn't be kept normal so that after printing nozzle check pattern, several nozzles are still missing or unstable firing which led to executing the cleaning sequence.  
   
   We found that “Small amount suction cycle” was missed out during sub tank filling.  From FW 1.09, this “small amount suction cycle” is added.
   
   
2. Changed cartridge pin detection operation during ink sequence.
   When the pin is detected during ink sequence, it will give “NearEnd”, however, the pump doesn't stop.   Now, for ink filling, little filling, the initial cleaning, and cleaning, before the sequence starts, it would check the pin. When the pin is detected, immediately it will give “INK END” and the suction will not start.
   
   
3. Ink sequence recovery processing is added.
   During initial ink fill sequence, the user had to be careful not to interrupt with the sequence (cover open or empty cartridges).  Now, some recovery processing is added in case these interruptions would still occur.

Bug fixes

1. Origin setting value
   During inputting the origin setting value (X: 00000mm Y: 0000mm), after the lever UP/DOWN, under the following two operations, it gives problems.
   1. When you leave this menu by CANCEL key, and then during the media detection (or no media loaded), still it's possible to input the value. After when you leave this menu by CANCEL key, the panel hang up.
       -->Now it's not possible to re-input the value and gives “function is not valid” message.
   2. When you leave this menu by ENTER key, it gives “Position check -> ENTER” message at the position where CR is cap-out.
   
   
2. Checking the position of the PF
   Via set 9: origin setting, the origin of the print can be changed.  If this origin value is more than 15 meter, the feed direction becomes reverse, this is now fixed
   
   
3. CR maintenance
   CR maintenance sequence in combination with panel up/down key: Bug fix.
   
   
4. Manual feed after printing a Bi-D pattern
   If a media end occurs during media feed after printing a Bi-D pattern in User menu, the manual feed is not possible. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
5. Feeding problem
   During feeding without printing, even if pressing “CANCEL” key, it won't stop until finishing feeding. This problem is now fixed
   
   
6. Effect overlap modification
   Effect overlap modification mistake => corrected

Release date: 7 october 2010

1.08

New features

1. New print modes
   Added 8 new print modes (Q1, Q2, G1, G2, B1, B2 and 540x1440-12pass Uni-D/Bi-D)
   
   

Changed features

1. EF command extended
   EF command extended with 2 new effects (Fine&Fuzz3 and 4)
   
   
2. PA command
   Added *Pa command
   
   
3. PS command
   With ID*250, *PS command enables

Bug fixes

1. Media feed
   Media feeding fine adjustment => corrected
   
   
2. Narrow width media
   When loading a narrow width media, and the panel setting is set to Media Flush ON, the print margin at the left side (not-origin side) was bigger. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
3. Bi-D adjustment print
   After printing a Bi-D adjustment pattern, it kept on feeding media. This problem is now solved.
   
   
4. Aging CR motor
   In diagnostic mode, after nozzle check, when executing Aging CR motor, unexpected media feed happens. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
5. Media initializing
   In diagnostic mode, during the media initializing, when selecting "cleaning menu", the machine freezes. This problem is now solved.
   
   
6. Setting the Take-up
   When the take-up system is set to "enabled", and a Bi-D pattern is printed, it feeds media. This has been changed to: When setting the take-up system to “enabled” and a Bi-D pattern is printed, it doesn’t feed any media.
   
   
7. Head temperature
   Improved monitoring of the head temperature.
   
   
8. Disabled ENTER key
   Under the following conditions, pushing cleaning button - Enter 2 seconds - doesn't start the cleaning sequence. (after this, Enter doesn't work)
   - During the mechanical initializing
   - During the media initializing
   - During "cover open"
   - During "lever up"
   When this happens, press Enter for 2 seconds to disable the cleaning.
   
   
9. Waste tank full
   Improved “Waste tank full” sequence. When the machine displays "waste tank full / ink end" during cleaning, CR is left out as "cap-out" status.
   1. Before the suction/ power flushing, if the error is already appeared, it will wait until all errors are cleared.
   2. During suction when the waste tank full / ink end occurs, it will do the air suction and wait as "cap-in" status until error is cleared.
      
      
10. Malfunctioning keys
    When the front cover is open/close and you "restart" the printer and the maintenance cover R is still opens/closes, the panel message remains "Maintenance cover R is open". No panel key works. This problem is now fixed.

Release date: 9 march 2010

1.07

Changed features in diagnostics

1. Bi-D adjustment
   Changed Bi-D adjustment default in diagnostic
   
   
2. Parameter print all
   When printing the parameter print all, even when the head rank was changed, the default was marked wrongly. This problem is now fixed

Bug fixes

• In the setting menu, the life check repeats, the memory is depleted and it gives CPU error => fixed
• When  opening  the  cover  during  manual  feeding,  feeding  was  not  longer  possible  after closing the cover => fixed
• When opening/closing the side cover, the printer freezes => fixed
• At first ink load: during user initial cleaning, the initial cleaning retry was not possible => fixed

Release date: 9 may 2009

1.05

Changed items

1. Setup list
   It could happen that the “+” in a User media name was not printed in the setup list. This is now corrected.
   
   
2. Head temperature
   Changed the head temperature monitor limit from 40°C to 85°C.
   
   
3. Print data position
   The print data position could be shifted. This problem is now corrected.
   
   
4. CR2 over current
   Changed the CR2 over current threshold value at the acceleration.

Changed items in Diagnostics mode

1. CPU error
   When executing a little charge (except when filling the subtank) in diagnostics mode, and meanwhile opening the cover, a CPU error occurred. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
2. Heater flag
   Added the heater flag in Update-Diagnostic to make it is possible to set the "heater off" in the diagnostic mode.
   
   
3. Heater check specifications.
   Parts of the heater check specification is changed in diagnostics.
   
   
4. Dot print pattern
   Changed the dot print pattern in diagnostic

Bug fixes

1. Head lock solenoid
   After opening or closing the cover, the head lock solenoid remained ON. This is now corrected.
   
   
2. Print fine adjustment value
   During printing, the print fine adjustment value was not stored properly. This is now corrected.
   
   
3. Smart chip problem
   When in the situation of ink near end, a smart chip writing problem could occur. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
4. Initializing diagnostics
   Bug fixed for the problem just after executing diagnostic initialization.
   
   
5. Bi-D adjustment
   While in Bi-D adjustment in diagnostic mode, the carriage stops at the non-origin (the left) side.  This problem is now fixed.
   
   
6. Direct cleaning key
   The direct cleaning key sometime did not work immediately. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
7. Head lock release failure
   Sometime, the head lock release fails. Therefore we changed the head lock solenoid duty.
   
   
8. 4.8 CPU error
   Repeating executing the cleaning cycle used to give a CPU error. This is now fixed.
   
   
9. 4.9 Sub tank low sensor error
   A sub tank Low sensor error could occur after cleaning during sleep mode. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
10. 4.10Bi-D speed
    At "Bi-D Speed of adjustment for 400cps in the menu, the setting is not reflected. This problem is now fixed.
    
    
11. CR2 over current
    Changed the CR2 over current threshold value at the acceleration.
    
    
12. Pump life span
    The pump life span could count wrong. This problem is now fixed.
    
    
13. CR2 error
    Countermeasure for CR2 error when the head lock is released and the cover is open/close.
    
    
14. Head lock
    When pushing over CR on the non-origin side (the left) manually, the head lock would not get released. This problem is now corrected.

Release date: 2 december 2008

1.04

Changed items

1. Improved cleaning and cap cycle
   The cleaning cycle and cap cycle are improved.
   
   
2. Change terminology in user menus
   Cleaning message is changed from Head wash to Longstore.

Changed items in Diagnostics mode

1. Pre heater and platen heater powered ON
   When entering diagnostic mode both platen heater and pre-heater are switched ON. Previously only the platen heater was switched ON.

Bug fixes

1. Sub board F/W upgrade
   In some cases, sub board F/W upgrade could fail. This problem is now corrected.
   
   
2. TCP/IP
   Some minor TCP/IP problems that occurred are now corrected.

Release date: 11 september 2008

1.02

Changed features from FW V1.01 to V1.02

1. "Effect mode"

In the "Effect mode" the following settings have a changed name

• Fine&Wave3 changed into Fine&Fuzz1
• Fine&Wave4 changed into Fine&Fuzz2

There are also two new features added:

• WOW1
• WOW2

The effect menu is now as follows:

2. Modified auto cleaning sequenc

New implementation ==> Set16: Auto cleaning

3. Modified "Media flush" setting range

New implementation ==> Set 3: Flushing
If the parameter is set to “on media”, a returncount parameter sets the frequency of returning to the flushing box during printing.

4. Heater control board
Sometimes, when a heater controller board is old, or by repeating the installation of heater firmware over and over again, the data delete process takes more time after the data transmission. The current time-out is set to 10 seconds. In some cases, it gives an installation failure. The time-out is changed to 30 seconds.

5. Lever up
When the lever is up, no more CR lock release is possible.

6. Control board
Added and changed the temperature table for the revised control board. (the control board will be revised  soon)  the  rear  sensor  position  setting  appears.  Currently  the  rear  sensor  is  not functional. This setting is deleted.

7. Cover open / close
In case the head is shifted manually after opening the cover, the head would go back to the original position after closing the cover. When opening the cover again, the machine does not recognize that the cover is open, so that the head continues to move. This problem is now solved.

8. Roll end
The roll end is not detected at the feed processing of the media detection. This is now corrected.

9. Banner 4 mode
In banner 4 mode, variable dot is supported.

Changed features in diagnostics from FW V1.00 to V1.01

1. Changed dote size
   Changed dot size for the head slant adjustment.

Bug fixes

1. Bi-D adjustment
   When performing a Bi-D adjustment in diagnostics, and you print in head height: High and Print 1, the printer would print in head height: Low and 320 cps. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
2. Two way valve control
   Bug fixed 2 way valve control.