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.

Current version 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.

Version history

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.
  
  

  Remark Firmware 2.00 is also compliant with current type of mainboard Updating FW V2.00 or higher requires MSA tool Ver.3.0.1.0 or higher As from serial number FJ5E001674, firmware 2.00 becomes installed base.

1.07

Changed features

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Origin setting value
  During inputting the origin setting value (X: 00000mm Y: 0000mm), after the lever UP/DOWN, with FW V1.04, you need to the top of menu with Cancel key to have “Media initial” display. => Now it's like FW V1.03 after the lever UP/DOWN, immediately “Media initial menu” will appear.

Bug fixes

• Feeding problem
  • There used to be a problem when performing a manual feed at the user menu Bi-D pattern.  This problem is now fixed.
  • During feeding without printing, even if pressing “CANCEL” key, it won't stop until finishing feeding. This problem is now fixed.
  • 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
    
    
• CR maintenance
  CR maintenance sequence in combination with panel up/down key: Bug fix.
  
  
• Effect overlap
  Effect overlap modification mistake => corrected
  
  
• Bi-D print problem
  Cancelling a bidir adjust print in combination with setting "set 7 : take-up" set to "type1" may cause the printer to hang.  This is now fixed.
  
  

1.06

New features FW 1.04 ==> 1.06

1. Print modes
   Added PM command new print modes (Q8 and Q9)
   
   
2. PA PM command
   Added * PA PM command

Changed features FW 1.04 ==> FW 1.05

1. BI‐D initial value
   Bi-D initial value changed.

Changed features FW 1.05 ==> FW 1.06

1. EF PM command
   Expanded *EF  PM command (Fine& Fuzz 3 and 4)
   
   
2. PM command
   *PS will become valid with PM command *ID250

Bug fixes FW 1.04 ==> FW 1.05

1. Parameter ALL print head rank default indication
   Even after the head rank value is changed, the original default had still the "*" mark. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
2. Manual feed
   There used to be a manual feed problem. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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.
   
   
5. Bi-D adjustment print
   After printing a Bi-D adjustment pattern, it kept on feeding media. This problem is now solved.
   
   
6. Head temperature
   Improved monitoring of the head temperature.
   
   
7. Aging CR motor
   In diagnostic mode, after nozzle check, when executing Aging CR motor, unexpected media feed happens. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
8. Media detection error
   During the media detection error, CR maintenance problem. When it gives the media detection error and executes Panel menu: CR maintenance, the carriage moves to the maintenance position and without having wait for ENTER key input, it immediately caps in. => fixed
   
   
9. Media initializing
   In diagnostic mode, during the media initializing, when selecting "cleaning menu", the machine freezes. This problem is now solved.
   
   
10. 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.

Bug fixes FW 1.05 ==> FW 1.06

1. Media feed
   Media feeding fine adjustment => corrected
   
   
2. Effect overlapping problem countermeasure
   When effect is set (except None), during printing there was the possibility of CPU error. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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.

1.04

Changed items

• Head lock release sequence
  The head lock release sequence has been improved with this firmware.
  
  
• Bi-dir adjustment
  To make it easier to verify the bi-dir pattern in user mode, the media is now fed forward after the adjustment pattern is printed.

Bug fixes

• A CPU error could occur when using old PM commands. This problem is now fixed.
• In the “Selection” menu, the  "autocleaning" was not always available for selection. This problem is now fixed.
• The combination of CR maintenance and cover open/close can give an erroneous cover open message. This problem is now fixed
• Sporadically a CPU error could be generated. This problem is now fixed
• Sporadically a warning (buzz) for INK end could fail. This problem is now fixed.
• If performing a CR maintenance while holding the “CANCEL” key, a head lock release problem could occur. This problem is now fixed.

1.03

New features in diagnostics

1. Heaters off
   Added a function to set the heaters to off while in diagnostics.
   
   
2. CR speed mode
   Added CR speed mode to the Diagnostic mode Parameter/Up date.

Changed items in diagnostics

1. Diagnostic specifications
   Added a function to set the heaters to off while in diagnostics.

Bug Fixes

1. Pump consumption
   When the pump consumption exceeds 71.5% of its life time, the maintenance status consumption becomes 0. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
2. Pressing a key for 4 seconds
   When  pressing  any  panel  key  longer  than  4  seconds,  it  executes  multiple  nozzle  checks  or cleanings. This problem is now fixed.

1.02

Changed features

1. Head lock solenoid
   The head lock solenoid duty is changed.
   
   
2. Head wash
   The head wash operation is changed so that it now only works with cleaning cassettes.

Bug fixes

1. AC power supply instant shutdown
   When an AC power supply instant shutdown occurs, the printer did not restart normally. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
2. CPU error
   Countermeasure for CPU error when printing larger than 1200mm width in Quality2.
   
   
3. Cleaning key
   Direct cleaning key sometimes did not work. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
4. Ink leakage
   Ink leakage occured due to flushing inside of the capping. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
5. Pump count
   In the lift time, the pump counter did not decrease. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
6. Printer freezes
   When performing a Bi-D adjustment, there was possibility the printer freezes. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
7. Head lock
   There used to be a head lock release problem. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
8. Data print position
   Data print position is shifted. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
9. Setup list
   When printing the setup list, the “+” was not printed with the User media name. This problem is now fixed.
   
   
10. Origin
    When the machine is set to Origin, it did not take the PF position into account. This problem is now fixed.
    
    
11. Print fine adjustment
    The print fine adjustment value was not stored properly. This problem is now fixed.
    
    
12. Cap position
    When opening the cover during a head wash, the cap position was shifted. This problem is now fixed.
    
    
13. Flushing
    When performing a regular flushing, it might flush outside of the capping. This problem is now fixed.
    
    
14. Over current
    A  countermeasure  has  been  made  for  over  current  when  you  manually  cap-in  after  CR maintenance.
    
    
15. Memory leak
    A memory leak might occur when performing a cleaning. This problem is now fixed.

1.01

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. Printing width

The maximum printing width changed. According to the specifications, the maximum media width is 1371 mm. This changed to a maximum printing width of 1355 in Uni-D and 1336 mm in Bi-D.

3. Banner 4 mode

In banner 4 mode, variable dot is supported.

4. Roll end

The  roll  end  was  not  detected  at  the  feed  processing  of  the  media  detection.  this  is  now corrected.

5. 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.

6. Network error

During printing a fatal lock up situation could occur between the network card in the workstation and the printer. This problem is now solved.

7. Lever up

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