Brand: HITACHI
Category: Industrial Marking
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for UX
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:05 p.m.
Warranty Information
Repairs are free of charge within 1 year after delivery or 2400 hours of operation, excluding specific exclusions.
Basic Operation Summary
This manual covers the basic operation of the Hitachi IJ Printer Model UX. It details startup and shutdown procedures, including automatic nozzle cleaning and "no-cleaning stop" options. Key operations such as print head cleaning, ink/makeup replenishment, and basic troubleshooting are explained. The document also covers component identification and essential safety precautions for handling the printer and its consumables. Users are guided on how to check for and address common printing failures.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Phenomenon | Check | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The power does not turn ON at the press of the On switch. | • Check that the main power switch is turned ON. • Check that the power plug is properly connected to a power outlet. • Check that electrical power is supplied to the employed power outlet. |
Turn ON the main power switch. Turn OFF the main power switch. Ensure that power is supplied to the power outlet, and then connect the power plug to the power outlet. |
| Pressing a key does not invoke its predefined operation. Or the key is not accepted. | Check that Status indicator lamp is not on when On switch is pressed. • Check that On switch is pressed for about 2 seconds. |
Ensure that Status indicator lamp is off when pressing the On switch. • Turn off the main power switch, wait 10 seconds, and the turn back on. Press the On switch. • Ensure that Start switch is pressed for about 2 seconds. |
| The calendar time is not correctly printed. | • Check that "clock stop" is not selected from the date/time setup screen. See the Instruction Manual "6.2 Set the Date and Time". |
Select the "same as current time" option. See the Instruction Manual "6.2 Set the Date and Time". |
| The printer does not become ready for printing when Start up is pressed. | • Check for an ink stream ejection from the nozzle. • Check whether the ejected ink stream enters the gutter hole. Check if the print head are dirty. |
Stop the ink ejection sequence by pressing the Shut down. • See the Technical Manual "6.4 How to correct ink stream bending and nozzle clogging", and correct the problem. See "2.3 Print head cleaning", and perform the operation. |
| "Print overlap fault" occurs frequently. A fault message is displayed. | See "9. When Warning or Fault was generated". | See "9. When Warning or Fault was generated". |
| Residual image of characters, etc. remains on the screen. | - | Because of the characteristics of the liquid crystal panel, when the same pattern is displayed for a long time, a residual image of the pattern may remain. However, the residual image will disappear with the passage of time. |
| RFID cannot be read. | - | The tag may be broken. Manually input the ID referring to "8. Refilling ink and makeup". |
| The cartridge cannot be changed without releasing the lock. | - | Push the lever into the equipment. |