Initial Setting

After turning on the power, set the main unit from the panel according to the following steps.


Note / 補足
  • Case of do not perform the FW update before the initial setting, a fatal error (ROM mismatch error) may occur depending on the optional products installed after completed the initial setting.
    If this occurs, turn the power OFF/ON once with the optional product installed, and perform a FW update from service support mode before initial settings to resolve the issue.
    (We recommend updating the firmware before initial settings)
Configure the Language / Date / Time/Original Size Auto Detection Option
  1. Select the language to be used.
  2. Select the date and time display format.
  3. Input the year, month and day then press [OK].
  4. Select the time display format.
  5. Input the time and press [OK].
  6. Select the [Original Size Auto Detection Option].
Initial Ink Charging
Caution / 注意
  • Make sure that the maintenance box is installed before performing the initial ink charging.
  • Depending on the product manufactured timing, a maintenance box is included in the C1 cassette. Turning on the power while the maintenance box has not been removed from the C1 cassette may damage the cassette.

After the time setting is completed, an ink cartridge mounting instruction screen is displayed. Perform the initial ink charging according to the following steps.

  1. Remove the ink cartridges from the boxes and shake them about 10 to 15 times.

  2. Remove the ink cartridge from the transparent bags.

    Note / 補足

    The ink cartridges are packaged in two types of bags.

      • Inner bag: Airtight bag (tear open from the notch).
      • Outer: PE bag (the bag ends are open, and the ink is initially charged in the individual box when folded.)
    Caution / 注意

    Do not touch the parts shown in the figure below, as this may cause malfunction or ink adhesion.

  3. Open the ink cartridge cover on the product and install the 4 ink cartridges (AM-M5500 is BK only).

  4. Close the ink cartridge cover and execute the initial ink charging according to the guidance on the operation panel. (Initial ink charging time: about 10 minutes.)

    Prohibition / 禁止事項

    The following works and operations are prohibited during the initial ink charging.

      • Power OFF
      • Opening and closing covers (however, paper can be set in cassettes C1 to C4).
      • Removing the ink cartridges.
      • Connecting USB and LAN cables.
    Note / 補足

    The initial ink charging is executed according to the following flow.

      1. The initial ink charging operation starts.
      2. The printer restarts (screen off).
      3. The screen goes dark or goes out temporarily.
      4. This is a normal operation, wait.
      5. Initial ink charging is executed (initial ink charging execution screen).