MIMAKI JV22-130, Operation Manual

Page 1: ... TKB Gotenyama Building 5 9 41 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 0001 Japan Phone 81 3 5420 8671 Fax 81 3 5420 8687 URL http www mimaki co jp E mail trading mimaki co jp D201031 OPERATION MANUAL JV22 Series JV22 130 JV22 160 ...

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Page 3: ...is manufactured with damaged medium Please be noted that MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD shall have no liability for any debts unearned profits and any claims from any third party resulting from the use of the device Requests This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding how ever please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have an...

Page 4: ...his product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected to the television set or radio FCC Statement USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi ron...

Page 5: ...ed to as the device Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into service It is also necessary to keep this Operation manual on hand Make arrangements to deliver this Operation manual to the person in charge of the op eration of this device This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding how ever please do not hesitate to conta...

Page 6: ...h precision plotting operation The device is capable of plotting high quality images with a maximum resolution of 1 440 dpi Easy ink replacement The ink cartridge can be replaced safely and easily without getting your hands dirty Easy maintenance The automatic capping system allows not to wash the Heads the need of head cleaning before turning off the power Nozzle clogging can be recovered by perf...

Page 7: ...ice High speed interface The IEEE 1394 interface allows for high speed data reception from the computer TAKE UP DEVICE for plotting on a long length Since the take up device that is interlocked with the device winds up the medium as it is plotted on even a long medium can be used A newly provided medium support bar The device is provided with a medium support bar at the back It is useful when a he...

Page 8: ...acilitate the use of the device Indicates the reference page for related contents Example of pictorial signs The symbol indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a CAUTION sign including DANGER and WARNING signs exists A concrete precaution precaution against an electric shock in thecase of the sketch given on the left is shown in the illustration The symbol indicates a prohibited beh...

Page 9: ...er repair your device by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so Roll paper Roll paper is heavy Be careful not to drop it If you drop it on your foot or any other part of your body personal injury can result Power supply and voltage Be sure to use the device with the power supply specifications indicated Be sure to connect the plug of the power cable to a grounded receptacle If not fi...

Page 10: ...s of ink to fall abruptly down on the medium during printing If this phenomenon takes place be sure to clean up the head See Chapter 4 Maintenance functions Periodic exchange parts There are some parts which must be replaced by service men after JV4 series are in use for 5000 hours from 3000 hours Therefore we would like to suggest that you make a contract with distributors or dealers for after sa...

Page 11: ...nting quality would be poor Be sure to store ink cartridges in a cold and dark place Never replenishes the ink cartridge with ink Using any ink type other than the exclusive one can cause a trouble Remember that the user shall be charged for a repair to correct any damage resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type Precautions in installation CAUTION A place exposed to direct sunli...

Page 12: ... REAR 1 5 Operation Panel 1 6 Carriage 1 7 Capping station 1 8 The pinch roller and The feed roller 1 8 The medium sensor 1 9 Cutter blade and cutting line 1 9 Information on medium 1 10 Precautions in handling the medium 1 10 Information on ink cartridge 1 11 Types of ink 1 11 Precautions in handling the ink cartridge 1 12 Initial Setting of Inks 1 13 Available media 1 14 Available media type 1 1...

Page 13: ...pting the plotting operation 2 22 After completing the plotting operation 2 22 To replenish ink set a new ink cartridge in the ink station 2 23 Turning the power off 2 24 CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning Routine Maintenance 3 2 Notes on cleaning 3 2 Maintenance for frame components 3 3 Cleaning the platen 3 3 Cleaning the media sensor 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps 3 4 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE WASH...

Page 14: ...ountered Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure 6 2 The device cannot be energized 6 2 The device cannot perform printing 6 2 Paper jamming arises medium is soiled 6 3 If image quality declines 6 4 While lines thin spots are obvious or dark stripes occur In the direction of travel of the head 6 4 Characters fluctuate doubly or triply into paper feed 6 4 Displacement is observed between ou...

Page 15: ...e LCD The content of display is shown in characters in a box as shown at right Operate the device according to the explanation of the operation procedure and the content of display on the LCD In this Operation manual each setting and mes sages displayed on the LCD is enclosed in like TYPE 1 PLEASE WAIT etc Operation keys In the text of this Operation manual the operation keys are shown enclosed in...

Page 16: ... describes the recovery procedure for ink clogging and the cleaning procedure for each section Chapter 4 Setting Function This chapter describes the setting function Chapter 5 Maintenance Functions This chapter describes the maintenance functions and how to replace a wiper and a worn cutter blade Chapter 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered This chapter describes how to correct troubles afte...

Page 17: ...pinch roller and The feed roller 1 8 The medium sensor 1 9 Cutter blade and cutting line 1 9 Information on medium 1 10 Precautions in handling the medium 1 10 Information on ink cartridge 1 11 Types of ink 1 11 Precautions in handling the ink cartridge 1 12 Initial Setting of Inks 1 13 Available media 1 14 Available media type 1 14 Precautions in handling the medium 1 15 Before Setting the Medium...

Page 18: ... for the device itself but also for plotting operation Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JV22 130 2400 mm 640 mm 1240 mm About 145 Kg JV22 160 2660 mm 640 mm 1240 mm About 158 Kg 3400 mm JV22 130 3660 mm JV22 160 500 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm 2640 mm 500 mm Working environmental temperature This equipment should be used at 20 35 o C to implement a stable print ...

Page 19: ...oppers When moving the device take care not to apply excessive shock to it After moving the device be sure to lock the caster stoppers Method of moving the device When moving the device it must be held up by at least two persons as illustrated at right The cover of the device may break if it is pressed hard Locking unlocking the casters When moving the device unlock each of the casters by pushing ...

Page 20: ...ead and the wiper etc 5 Clamp lever It is made to go up down the pinch roller for holding medium 6 Power switch It turns on off the power to the device When the power switch is turned on the POWER indicator lights in green While the main power switch is on the ink clogging preventive operation is performed periodically even if the power switch is off Flashing 7 Waste ink tank Waste ink gathers in ...

Page 21: ...E1284 5 Paper roll setting bar This bar facilitates a paper roll to be set in position 6 Roll holder Roll holder is inserted in the right and left core of roll medium to hold the roll medium The roll holder is applicable to diameter of medium cores with 2 and 3 inches The attachment position height of the roll holder can be set in three steps 7 AC inlet The power cable is connected to the AC inlet...

Page 22: ...ting function menu END key Used to cancel the last set item that has been input or to return to the previous setting menu CLEANING key Performs head cleaning when ink clogging occurs Functions of the JOG keys Each of the JOG keys varies in function according to the time at which it is used The functions of the JOG keys are explained below Before the detection of a sheet Detects the width and lengt...

Page 23: ... the medium used Adjusting lever Cutter Unit The carriage is adjusted to Lo or Hi range by a service person depending on the media Default setting is Lo range Use a adjusting lever to change the height in each range However when in need of switching to Lo or Hi range please ask your dealer for performing range switching Note the range switch ing is performed under voltage Do not tear down the devi...

Page 24: ...the medium is stained replace the wiper with a new one See P 3 4 for detail procedure on replacing a wiper The pinch roller and The feed roller While the device is not being used keep the pinch roller in the upper posi tion If the pinch roller is left lowered for an extended period of time it can deform and fail to securely retain the medium This device retains a medium with the pinch roller and t...

Page 25: ...f platen absolutely If the part of medium is not on medium the medium con not be detected Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the medium that has been plotted on The cutting line along which to cut off the medium is shown below Cutting by Hand page 2 26 Automatic Cutting AUTO CUT page 4 7 Cutting line Medium sensor Cutter blade Cutting Line ...

Page 26: ...medium immediately after unpacking The medium can expand and contract due to the room temperature and humidity The medium have to be left in the atmosphere in which they are to be used for 30 minutes or more after unpacked Curled medium Avoid the use of curled medium They can be a cause of a medium jam If regular sized coating medium is stored with rolled the coating face has to face outside Infor...

Page 27: ...ailable Sublimation dye ink Sub A disperse dye based ink is used to transfer an image plotted on a media to another media Four color set black cyan magenta yellow and six color set black cyan magenta yellow light cyan light magenta is available Textile pigment ink TPig A pigment based ink Print on fabric directly For staining on fabric heater press is required as aftertreatment This ink is easy to...

Page 28: ...idge replenished with ink Using any ink type other than the exclusive one can cause a trouble Remember that the user shall be charged for a repair to correct any damage resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type If the ink cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm place leave it in the room temperature for three hours or more before using it Be sure to thoroughly consume the ...

Page 29: ...magenta Orange Green Dye 4 KKCCMMYY Aqueous dye ink Dye 6 KCMYcm Aqueous dye ink Light cyan Light magenta Sub 4 KKCCMMYY Sublimation dye ink Sub 6 KCMYcm Subliimation dye ink Light cyan Light magenta TPig4 KKCCMMYY Textile pigment ink Reac8 Reactive dye ink Acid8 Acid dye ink 3 Press the ENTER key 4 Install the ink cartridges into the ink stations Align two projecting portions at bottom of the ink...

Page 30: ...dia size The size of medium varies according to model of the JV22 series Refer to the following table for the model used Medium Size JV22 130 JV22 160 Maximum 1371 mm 1620 mm Mimimum 210 mm Plotting width 1 1361 mm 1610 mm Thickness 1 0 mm or less Roll outside diameter Ø 180 mm or less Roll weight 25 Kg or less Make sure no flexure on the roll when holding up the roll Roll inside diameter 3 or 2 i...

Page 31: ...nd and contract due to the room temperature and humidity The medium have to be left in the atmosphere in which they are to be used for 30 minutes or more after unpacked Curled medium Avoid the use of curled medium They can be a cause of a medium jam If regular sized coating medium is stored with rolled the coating face has to face outside Other precautions Place nothing on the surface of coated me...

Page 32: ...nnot work properly More important operating the device without adjusting the head height is very dangerous it can damage the medium and the device When a new medium different in thickness from the current medium is to be used be sure to make proper adjustment of the head height Adjust the head height before setting the medium on the device If an attempt is made to adjust the head height with the m...

Page 33: ...ng the head 3 Pushing the DATA CLEAR key to erase the plotting data the device has received 4 Pushing the FUNCTION key to set plotting conditions 5 Pushing the TEST key to start test plotting REMOTE mode The device plots an image from data it receives During the plotting operation push the REMOTE key to interrupt the plotting operation FUNCTION mode This is the mode in which plotting conditions ca...

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Page 35: ...etting the medium on the device 2 8 Setting a paper roll on the device 2 9 Switching the direction of winding of the medium 2 13 Setting the torque limiter 2 13 Setting cut sheet medium on the device 2 14 Checking and solving nozzle clogging 2 16 Correcting the medium feed rate MEDIA COMP 2 18 Correcting the medium feed rate during operation 2 20 Plotting an Image from source data 2 21 Starting th...

Page 36: ... from power on to end of plotting For details on each item refer to the reference page Turn on the power on P 2 3 Check the head height P 2 6 Set the medium P 2 8 Plot the test pattern P 2 17 Correct the medium feed rate P 2 20 Start the plotting P 2 21 Turn off the power P 2 24 ...

Page 37: ...performed When the power is switched on the LCD first displays BOOT and then displays the firmware version number 2 The message PLEASE WAIT appears flash ing on the LCD The initial operation of the device is performed 3 The device enters the LOCAL mode If a medium has been set on the device the prompt Media Select is displayed on the LCD 4 Turn on the power to the computer which is connected to th...

Page 38: ... on the right will be displayed Stop the drawing 2 Stop the data transmission from the computer 3 Close the front cover 4 Push the ENTER key 5 The carriage will start to move The carriage will carry out a series of performance same as that taken after turning on the power to the device i e the predetermined initial performance page 2 3 Cautions on maintenance cover This cover enables to perform a ...

Page 39: ... ink set when the fill up ink is performed Bk Black M Magenta C Cyan Y Yellow Lc Light Cyan Lm Light Magenta G Green O Orange W Washing fluid SPC 0188S 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Bk Bk Bk Bk Bk Bk C C C C Y Y M M C C W W Lc G Lc G Lm O Lm O M M W W Y Y Y Y M M 8 color ink set Bk Bk C C Y Y G G Lc Lc L m L m O O M M One ink cartridge for each color Set the washing fluid cartridges SPC 0188S fo...

Page 40: ...g a medium on the device If the head height has been set for light weight media when a heavy weight medium is to be placed on the device moving the carriage from the capping station for adjusting the head height after the medium is placed on the device can cause paper jamming or head breakage When in bidirection mode adjust the head height before executing print adjust in the maintenance function ...

Page 41: ...er according to the medium to be used Set the height adjusting lever to the highest stage or the lowest stage Setting it to the intermediate height a plotting fault can result 4 Keeping the height adjusting lever held at the aforementioned position tighten the two screws If you tighten the screws without keeping the height adjusting lever held at the set position the head may not be secured at the...

Page 42: ...the following message appears on the LCD and the medium may not be detected If the medium is exposed to direct sunshine the medium width may not be detected correctly Do not use printed media or ink adheres to a pinch roller and media may not be detected Strong or internal curled media must be set to be along the platen by rolling it in the opposite direction ERROR 50 MEDIA SENSE ...

Page 43: ...the roll holder The inside diameter of the roll medium core may be 2 inches or 3 inches A roll holder is tighten with screws along the sticker Roll holder set 4 Insert the let hand roll holder into the core of the roll medium Push roll medium onto the roll holder till the roll core no longer moves 5 Loosen the screw of the right hand roll holder Adjust the roll holder position to the width of the ...

Page 44: ...he screw 7 Pull out the roll medium from the back of the device until it reaches the end of the platen 8 Insert the roll medium that has been pull out between the platen and the pinch rollers and pull it to the front of the device 9 Push the clamp lever at the back of the device The clamp lever on the front face is lowered to hold the medium for temporary setting ...

Page 45: ...stop pulling when locked lightly When using a leaf medium set it so that it does not run off to the right of the pinch roller at the right end 12 Pull the roll medium from side to side evenly and push down the clamp lever When the roll holder is attached at the top or bottom position it is necessary to use the lock pin page 2 14 ...

Page 46: ...no slack or wrinkle caused by uneven tension on the roll medium in the range between the roll holder and the platen While pulling the roll medium from side to side evenly clamp the lever If the roll medium used is wide the edges of the paper may get loose from the platen during plotting Use the media plate to hold down the edges of the medium This prevents the medium from being stained with the in...

Page 47: ...o be changed by adjusting the torque limiter When shipping it s set at the strongest When using this media and tension is too strong weaken the adjustment for the torque limiter Clockwise It becomes strong Anti clockwise It becomes weak Medium to be used The thick media such as Tarpaulin Medium to be used A light medium If the torque limiter on the take up device side is adjusted weaker than the r...

Page 48: ... medium the cut sheet medium need not be fixed onto the roll holders When using cut sheet medium take care that it is set straight forward 1 Open the front cover 2 Push up the clamp lever 3 Insert the cut sheet medium between the platen and the pinch rollers ...

Page 49: ...e right end 4 Push down the clamp lever 5 Close the front cover 6 Push the ENTER key After the initial operation the device enter the LOCAL mode 7 Push the key The carriage moves to detect the medium Then the device enters the LOCAL mode COVER OPEN PRESS ENT KEY MEDIA SELECT ROLL LEAF LOCAL width 1272 mm ...

Page 50: ...configuration If a normal test pattern cannot be obtained even after the cleaning function is executed clean the wiper and ink cap page 3 4 When in use of a roll medium the back side of roll medium will loosen after test plotting for the medium returns to the plot original point by pushing the REMOTE or FUNCTION key Uproll the roll medium by hands before plotting and set it tidily The loos ened ro...

Page 51: ...ft Select this if there is any missing line normal Select this if any line is bent strong Select this if inferior plotting cannot be recovered after normal or soft cleaning 8 Push the ENTER key Cleaning starts The operation status is displayed as in the second line 9 The device revert the LOCAL mode 10 Repeat steps 2 and check the result of the test plotting Repeat steps 2 to 8 until normal plotti...

Page 52: ...disturbing neat plotting When in use of a roll medium the back side of roll medium will loosen after executing media comp for the medium returns to the plot original point CORRECTING PATTERN Plot two bands Adjust the plot density so that the boundary of the two bands is plotted with an even density Setting value 255 255 Out put direction Correction value is too large Correction value is too small ...

Page 53: ...ADJUST is changed to 30 the pattern moves by about 0 1 mm Determine the correc tion value referencing this amount of movement 8 Push the ENTER key Register the correction value Repeat steps 6 to 8 until normal plotting result is obtained 9 Push the END key three times and the menu returns to the LOCAL mode LOCAL width 1272 mm FUNCTION SET UP ENT SET UP SELECT TYPE 1 SET UP SELECT TYPE 1 TYPE 1 MED...

Page 54: ...e The best effect can be obtained while checking the result The unit of the correction value is the same as in MEDIA COMP in the LOCAL mode page 2 18 Press the END key to return to the REMOTE display The altered value ceases to be in effect and returns to the previous value 5 Press the ENTER key Confirm the medium feed rate before saving it 6 Press the ENTER key to return to the RE MOTE display Sa...

Page 55: ...ng condition can be confirmed 2 Transmit data from the computer The plotting conditions that have been set for the data are displayed For the method of data transmission see the manual for the output software 3 During the plotting During the plotting operation the length of the medium plotted on is displayed 4 After the plotting operation is completed push the REMOTE key to put the device back int...

Page 56: ...he end of the plotting operation is explained below When Auto Cut has not been specified page 4 7 cut off the medium using the following procedure STEP 1 Put the device back into the LOCAL mode Push the REMOTE key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode 2 Push the JOG key until the LCD gives the indication ORIGIN SET UP Any of the JOG keys can be used 3 Push the FUNCTION key 4 Push the ENTER k...

Page 57: ...Either of the messages shown above is dis played on the LCD during plotting When INKnearEND appears the local mode is resumed and the operation stopped each time plotting of a single data is completed Proceed with Step 2 at the end of the plotting operation Proceed to Step 2 at the end of the plotting operation When INKEND appears plotting cannot be continued 2 Install a new ink cartridge Pull out...

Page 58: ...rLink xx make sure to exit it before turning off the printer power In case turning off the printer power before exiting the RasterLink xx the using PC may not be able to work If the power is turned off while the device is engaged in plotting the head may fail to be retracted in the capping station If the head is left without capped for an extended period of time the nozzle will be clogged with dus...

Page 59: ...ning 3 2 Maintenance for frame components 3 3 Cleaning the platen 3 3 Cleaning the media sensor 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps 3 4 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE WASH 3 6 When the waste ink tank becomes full 3 9 Ink discharge way cleaning Disway WASH 3 10 When not in use the plotter over the long term CUSTODYwash 3 12 ...

Page 60: ... the device becomes wet electric shock hazards and breakage of the device can result Conduct maintenance works after turning off the power switch and detach ing the power cable If not unexpected troubles can arise Do not wipe the nozzles wiper or cap of the head with water of alcohol as doing so may cause nozzle clogging or damage to nozzles Do not use benzine thinner and chemical agents containin...

Page 61: ...leaning the platen Do not use chemicals to clean the platen for it is made of plastic materials The platen may be stained by lint or dust since the medium is cut on it Wipe out dirt using the supplied paper towel If it is stained by ink drop the cleaning fluid using a dropper and then wipe out dirt using a paper towel Cleaning the media sensor Using the cotton buds wipe out dust or dirt on the sur...

Page 62: ... in good operation condition Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand Use the appro priate operation key to move the carriage STEP 1 Push the FUNCTION key 2 Push the and key until the display gives the indication MAINTENANCE 3 Push the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Push the ENTER key CARRIAGE out is displayed 5 Push the ENTER key Move the carriage on the platen 6 Open the fro...

Page 63: ...9 Holding the projections at both ends insert the wiper which has cleaned into place 10 Wipe off ink or dirt adhered to the rubber of the cap and the ceiling of the wiper cover using cotton buds Be careful not to leave lint of the cotton bud Lint may cause plotting failure Wipe the head sides with a cotton bud as ink may be adhering there also 11 Push the ENTER key The carriage return to the cappi...

Page 64: ...END the cleaning operation suctioning through nozzles is not activated Replace cartridges with NEAR END and or INK END before operating this function Cleaning tool Ink Cleaning Kit SPC 0137 option STEP 1 Press the FUNCTION key 2 Press the or key to select MAINTENANCE 3 Press the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Press the ENTER key NOZZLE WASH is displayed 5 Press the ENTER key The carriage moves t...

Page 65: ...the wiper with a new one Complete this function before replac ing the wiper page 5 5 9 Holding the projections at both ends insert the wiper which has cleaned into place 10 Press the ENTER key 11 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid SPC 0137 using a dropper 12 Close the front cover 13 Press the ENTER key Fill the Liquid COMPLETED ent ...

Page 66: ...5 Press the ENTER key The indication at the right display blinks on and off until leaving time goses by After the leaving time goes by the device operates to suck the cleaning fluid and clean the head nozzle Return to the LOCAL mode STATION LEAVING 1 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT LOCAL ...

Page 67: ... Pull out the tank toward you 6 Replace the waste ink tank with a new one Hold the handle then insert the tank into the direction shown by the arrow Put a cap over the tank that is full of waste ink and dispose of the tank When pulling out the waste ink tank hold the opening of the waste ink tank with paper and then slowly pull it out to prevent waste ink from spattering Before replacing ink put p...

Page 68: ...aning tool Ink Cleaning Kit SPC 0137 option STEP 1 Press the FUNCTION key 2 Press the or key to select MAINTENANCE 3 Press the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Press the ENTER key CARRIAGE out is displayed 5 Press the or key to select Disway WASH 6 Press the ENTER key The carriage moves to the platen Air suction starts in cycles consisting of 5 seconds of suction followed by 10 seconds of pause 7 ...

Page 69: ...137 using a dropper until just before it overflows from the cap Repeat at all other caps 9 Close the front cover and press the ENTER key Air suction continues for 30 seconds and then the device is returned in Local mode STATION COMPLETED ent INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT LOCAL ...

Page 70: ...NK END the cleaning function suctioning through nozzles is not activated Replace cartridges with NEAR END and or INK END before operating this function Cleaning tool Ink Cleaning Kit SPC 0137 option STEP 1 Press the FUNCTION key 2 Press the or key to select MAINTENANCE 3 Press the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Press the or key to select CUSTODYwash 5 Press the ENTER key The carriage moves to th...

Page 71: ...efore replac ing the wiper page 5 5 9 Holding the projections at both ends insert the wiper which has cleaned into place 10 Press the ENTER key 11 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid SPC 0137 using a dropper 12 Close the front cover 13 Press the ENTER key 14 Press the and key to select the time to leave 1 99 min Normally set 1 min Fill the Liquid COMPLETED ent STATION LEAVING 2 min ...

Page 72: ... 17 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper Repeat the performance several times to clean the ink discharge way for the air suction is performed fitfully Perform the operation for the each cap 18 Close the front cover and press the ENTER key Carriage returns the device to LOCAL mode INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT STATION COMPLETED ent LOCAL ...

Page 73: ...sary for plotting Table of contents Basic operations of menus 4 2 Function mode 4 4 Registering a type 4 4 Changing the type 4 4 Setup functions 4 5 To perform cleaning automatically during pattern plotting AUTO clean2 4 10 Effective Plotting Area 4 12 Establishing An Origin 4 13 ...

Page 74: ...the key operation flow to invoke menus For detailed menu configuration refer to Appendix LOCAL width 1272 mm FUNCTION SET UP ENT SET UP SELECT TYPE 1 REMOTE TYPE 1 0 0 0 m REMOTE TYPE 1 MEDIACOMP ent ENTER ENTER TYPE 1 PRINT START ent TYPE 1 ADJUST 0 TYPE 1 ADJUST 20 TYPE 1 PRINT START ent ENTER ENTER FUNCTION SET UP TYPE 2 v v FUNCTION ENTER ...

Page 75: ...the setup function and maintenance function Select either function 3 Select a type There are four types The FUNCTION mode can be set for each type depending on the medium type used 4 Select the Function Select the function pushing the JOG keys and 5 Enter the Function selected Press the ENTER key 6 Select a parameter Press the JOG keys and to select a parameter 7 Enter the specified value Press th...

Page 76: ...L mode 2 Push the FUNCTION key 3 Push the ENTER key 4 Select any of Types 1 through 4 by pushing the JOG keys and 5 Push the ENTER key Setting Plotting Conditions Changing the type If plotting conditions for types 1 through 4 have already been registered settings can be selected according to the plotting simply by selecting the type 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 above Select a type 2 Push the END ke...

Page 77: ...pattern for Nozzle clogging check P 4 8 REFRESH Refreshing the head during plotting P 4 8 MEDIA SET Set the method of the medium ditection P 4 9 VACCUM Set the absorbability of the medium P 4 9 MM INCH Set a unit of set values P 4 9 STAMP Prints the date of output and plotting condition P 4 9 AUTO CLEANING Cleaning the head automatically everytime plotting complete P 4 9 AUTO CLEANING2 Cleaning th...

Page 78: ...specifies that plotting is made while the head is moving to the left and right This mode allows higher plotting speed with a lower plot quality than UNI D UNI D BI D LOGICALseek Normally the head moves all the way to both ends of the medium to make plotting With LOGICAL seek the head moves to the left and right according to the width of the plot image to make plotting This can reduce the plotting ...

Page 79: ...ec When 3 seconds or longer pause is specified once the head is capped for the ink blockage protection function works AUTO CUT Sets the time between the end of plotting and medium cutting However the AUTO CUT function needs to be enabled 0 999 sec AUTO CUT This function cuts off the medium automatically at the end of plotting If AUTO CUT is not specified the device plots the next plotting data aft...

Page 80: ... for each of the right and left margins of the medium 0 195 mm COLOR PATTERN This functions plots a color pattern for Nozzle cologging check REFRESH Solidification of ink can be prevented by refreshing the head during plotting If this function is executed in a dusty place or dry place ink in the head will be likely to solidify A larger level results in more number of refreshes LEVEL0 3 ...

Page 81: ...only the medium width automatically VACCUM Sets the absorbability of the medium If the medium tends to stick to the platen select LOW STANDARD LOW OFF MM INCH Set a unit of set values displayed MM INCH STAMP Prints the date of output and plotting condition at end of plotting MODE STAMP Print the plotting condition ON OFF TIME STAMP Print the date of output ON OFF AUTO CLEANING The head is cleaned ...

Page 82: ... m set by 0 1 m If the ink is almost empty this function will not be performed A normal pattern may not be obtained because of the head status etc even after performing cleaning STEP 1 Select a type See page 4 4 Here select Type 1 2 Push the ENTER key 3 Push the and key until the display gives the indication AUTO CLEAN2 4 Push the ENTER key 5 Push jog key or to select OFF or ON Here select ON 6 Pu...

Page 83: ... Push jog key or to select an interval to perform cleaning 10 Push the ENTER key 11 Push the END key twice and the menu returns to the LOCAL mode TYPE 1 INTERVAL 10 0m TYPE 1 INTERVAL 1 0m TYPE 1 AUTO CLEAN2 ent LOCAL width 1272mm ...

Page 84: ...mm 65 mm Effective printing area Effective printing area Changing the effective printing area Initial value of dead space for right and left of medium is 5 mm each The effective plotting area can be changed by changing the dead space Dead space is set with Margin in FUNCTION mode The maximum plot area is getting narrow in a high speed scan mode at 360x360 360x540 and 360x720 dpi JV22 130 1361 mm 1...

Page 85: ...TER key The effective plotting area is displayed on the LCD and the device enters the LOCAL mode When a roll medium is used X is not detected When the device stars plotting the next time it uses the origin that has been established unless the origin is changed Standard of printing origin The printing origin in set like right chart when shipping The value of scanning direction Y can be changed with...

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Page 87: ...2 Invoking a maintenance function 5 2 Setup functions 5 3 Cleaning the station interior STATION CARRIAGEout 5 4 When the message REPLACE WIPER is displayed 5 5 STATION WIPER EXCHANGE 5 5 When medium thickness is changed PRINT ADJUST 5 7 Regular wiping function INT WIPING 5 9 If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed 5 10 FILL UP INK 5 10 Drawing setup conditions LIST 5 11...

Page 88: ...aintenance functions it is necessary to perform the following opera tion on the operation panel You have to understand how to invoke the desired maintenance function to carry out maintenance STEP 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL mode 2 Push the FUNCTION key 3 Push the and key until the display gives the indication MAINTENANCE 4 Push the ENTER key 5 Select the next operation Set up the desired ma...

Page 89: ...ing INK CHANGE Perform this function when changing the currently ink to other inks LIST Plotting the set condition of the device DATA DUMP Plotting data commands received from the computer in HEX code WIPE LEVEL Makes setting to move up the wiper replacement warning depending on the operating environment TIME SET Sets the date and time of the built in calender of the device INFORMATION Displays th...

Page 90: ...layed replace the wiper page 5 5 STEP 1 Select CARRIAGEout and then carriage moves out 2 Open the front cover then perform the follow ing maintenance works for the station interior 1 Cleaning the ink caps Remove ink with a cotton swab from the rubber mounted around the cap page 3 4 2 Cleaning the wiper Take out the wiper and then wipe out ink with cotton buds page 3 4 3 Cleaning the wiper cover Wi...

Page 91: ...ers The number of wiper operations that is counted in the Device will be reset Do not select REPLACE WIPER unless the wiper is to be really changed STEP 1 Select the WIPER EXCHG and then the car riage will come out of the capping station 2 Open the front cover then change the wiper 3 Holding the projections at both ends draw out the wiper Use the gloves that are supplied with the separately availa...

Page 92: ...g a cotton bud or cloth If dirt is hard to remove use a cotton bud of cloth dampened with cleaning fluid SPC 0137 6 Close the front cover then push the ENTER key 7 The device enters the LOCAL mode INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT LOCAL width 1272 mm ...

Page 93: ... roll medium the back side of roll medium will loosen after executing print adjust for the medium returns to the plot original point STEP 1 Select the PRINT ADJUST 2 Push the ENTER key Plotting of the test patterns for the correction of dot position starts There are seven types of test patterns that are plotted 3 Push the JOG keys and to correct the dot position of pattern 1 The seven test pattern...

Page 94: ... of the patterns Enter the dot position correction value on Patterns 1 to 7 and then terminate dot position correction 8 Push the END key twice and the menu re turns to the LOCAL mode MAINTENANCE PATTERN 2 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 3 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 4 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 5 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 6 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 7 0 0 LOCAL width 1272 mm Out put direction Select the dot positio...

Page 95: ...lso doesn t appear on the menu STEP 1 Push the FUNCTION key on the LOCAL mode 2 Select the MAINTENANCE pushing the or key 3 Push the ENTER key Display the STATION 4 Select the INT WIPING pushing the or key 5 Push the ENTER key 6 Select the ON OFF pushing the or key 7 Push the ENTER key When selecting OFF to step10 8 Enter the number of the scanning pushing the or key 10 9990 scan The initial value...

Page 96: ...to select the head for fill Select the head number by the set 12 or 34 4 Push the ENTER key Filling of ink is started automatically When filling of ink is completed the menu returns 5 Push the END key twice and the menu re turns to the LOCAL mode TWICE MAINTENANCE FILL UP INK ent FILL UP INK HEAD SEL 1 2 3 4 FILL UP INK HEAD SEL 3 4 FILL UP INK HEAD SEL 3 4 LOCAL width 1272 mm MAINTENANCE FILL UP ...

Page 97: ... device 1 SET UP Indicates a value that is specified with the FUNCTION 2 PRINTadjust Indicates a correction value for dot position 3 REPLACE COUNTER Indicates the number of times the ink cartridges are replaced 4 VERSION Indicates the version of the firmware and memory capacity of the device 5 PARAMETER Used for service persons for maintenance ...

Page 98: ...g this code it is possible to check if there are any abnormal data commands Please mailing the output data to our office nearby or fax it When this function is used to output data commands on a sheet of paper use A4 or larger size with the long side set horizontally DATA DUMP automatically feeds line according to the size of paper used STEP 1 Select the DATA DUMP 2 Push the ENTER key Plotting star...

Page 99: ...ing on the operating environment 10 10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when the standard number of wiping is reached initial value 9 10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when nine ten of the standard number of wiping is reached 8 10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when eight ten of the standard number of wiping is reached 1 10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when one ten ...

Page 100: ...to change the value Not available to set the past date 4 Push the and key to select the TIME 5 Set the time Press the and jog keys to select the digit Press the and jog keys to change the value 6 Push the ENTER key 7 Displays the set date Press the and jog keys to display the time setting 8 Push the END key twice the device returns to the LOCAL mode MAINTENANCE TIME SET ent MAINTENANCE DATE 2 0 0 ...

Page 101: ...2 Push the ENTER key 3 Push the ENTER key to display the firmware version 4 Push the and key to select the SERIAL No 5 Push the ENTER key to display the serial number 6 Push the and key to select the DEALER No 7 Push the ENTER key to display the dealer number 8 Push the END key twice the device returns to the LOCAL mode MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ent MAINTENANCE VERSION ent MAIN Ver 1 0 0 I F Ver 1 0...

Page 102: ... relevant national and local ordinances in which the device is used It is recommended to place a sheet of paper under the cutter blade This will help find the cutter blade even if it drops STEP 1 Execute CARRIAGE out page 5 4 2 Open the front cover 3 Replace the cutter unit that is located along side the carriage 1 Loosen the screws that fix the cutter unit 2 Remove the cutter unit 3 Put a new cut...

Page 103: ... fluid cartridges SPC 0188S Set the ink cartridge according to the lower color order label shown under the ink station on the back 8 color ink set Each of the eight colors is placed in each ink station for higher quality printing On 8 color ink set of aqueous pigment ink two types of 6 color ink set Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light cyan Light magenta or Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Green Orange can be...

Page 104: ...C C C C Y Y M M C C W W Lm G Lm G Lc O Lc O M M W W Y Y M M 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Bk Bk C C Y Y G G L m L m Lc Lc O O M M 8 color ink set STEP 1 Press the FUNCTION key 2 Press the or key to select MAINTENANCE 3 Press the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Press the or key to select INK CHANGE 5 Press the ENTER key Filled ink type is displayed ...

Page 105: ...ye 6 KCMYcm Aqueous dye ink Light cyan Light magenta Sub 4 KKCCMMYY Sublimation dye ink Sub 6 KCMYcm Subliimation dye ink Light cyan Light magenta TPig4 KKCCMMYY Textile pigment ink Reac8 Reactive dye ink Acid8 Acid dye ink 7 Press the ENTER key 8 Remove the ink cartridge The ink is discharged into the waste ink tank 9 When the display shown at right appears set the cleaning cartridge Cleaning flu...

Page 106: ... right appears remove the cleaning cartridge Discharge the suctioned cleaning fluid into the waste ink tank 13 When the display shown at right appears set the new ink cartridge Ink is suctioned up 14 When all steps have been completed the display shown at right appears 15 Press the END key twice to return to the LOCAL mode ...

Page 107: ...e quality declines 6 4 While lines thin spots are obvious or dark stripes occur In the direction of travel of the head 6 4 Characters fluctuate doubly or triply into paper feed 6 4 Displacement is observed between outward and inward printing 6 4 The respective color ink injected by the respective color heads do not properly overlap 6 4 Large ink drop on medium 6 4 To prevent from cockring 6 5 Use ...

Page 108: ...rly connected to the power outlet and the computer The device cannot perform printing This occurs when the data is not being transmitted to the device properly It can also occur when any of the device functions fails or the medium has been set improperly Has the power cable been connected to the device and the receptacle Securely connect the power cable to them No Is the correct interface cable us...

Page 109: ... or the medium is set improperly Are you using medium specific to the device Yes Are you using medium that has neither curls nor bent ends Yes Does the medium hang over along the platen Use medium specific to the device Avoid medium that has curls or bent ends Use a take up device or re load the medium on the device page 2 10 2 14 No No No ...

Page 110: ... page 3 4 5 9 Corrective measure Conduct the MEDIA COMP function page 2 18 Corrective measure If slip of paper is present in the head path for example above the media plate remove it Characters fluctuate doubly or triply into paper feed Corrective measure Conduct the MEDIA COMP function page 2 18 Displacement is observed between outward and inward printing Corrective measure Adjust Y outward and i...

Page 111: ...vacuum function that enables the media fit flatly onto platen You can confirm many holes 2mm in diameter on the platen Depending on the media width some media may not be able to cover all holes on the platen See Figure A In the case use the same kind of media or thin sheet to cover the holes or the air may not be able to vacuum completely from the holes See Figure B Make sure to use a thin sheet l...

Page 112: ...ount of ink remaining in the ink cartridge is insufficient The ink cartridge has run out of ink Time to replace the wiper in the capping station with a new one has come Press the ENTER key to display the details of the error Check the error Printing can be continued in file by file basis by pushing the REMOTE key However it is recommended to replace the ink cartridge of which number is shown on th...

Page 113: ...Head connection failure is detected Trouble with detection of linear encoder Control circuit board is defective FPGA Error HDC Error The device has received data other than command data The interface cable used is not in conformance with this plotter A parameter outside the range of acceptable numeric values is received Improper operation has been conducted on the operation panel No I F board is a...

Page 114: ...de Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local distributor to call for service Perform a proper operation Print all pieces of received data or execute the data clear function Then change the settings Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD...

Page 115: ...is appendix describes the specifications and components the device func tion menu structure Table of contents Basic specifications A 2 Specification for ink A 4 Position of the warning label A 5 Function Flowchart A 7 ...

Page 116: ...ion Available ink type 4 colors K C M Y x2 6 colors Aqueous pigment ink K C M Y Lc Lm or K C M Y G O 6 colors Aqueous dye ink K C M Y Lc Lm 6 colors Sublimation ink K C M Y Lc Lm 8 colors Aqueous pigment ink K C M Y Lc Lm G O 8 colors Reactive dye ink Acid dye ink Delivery system of ink Supplies ink through a tube from ink cartridge Remaining ink display function No IC chip Ink end detecting funct...

Page 117: ... selectable Waste ink tank Bottle type 2 000 cc 1pcs Replacement timing is judged visually Interface IEEE1394 compliant IEEE1284 compliant Command MRL II ESC PV 2 base MIMAKI original command Noise during standby Less than 58 dB FAST A Front Rear Left Right 1 m during continuous printing Less than 65 dB during discontinuous printing Less than 70 dB Safety Standard UL VCCI classA FCC classA CEmarki...

Page 118: ...re Within six months after opening the package Storage temperature 30 to 40 C During storage Storage at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a month Storage temperature 30 to 60 C During delivering Storage at temperature of 60 C is only permitted within 120 hours and at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a month Ink will freeze when it is left for a long time under temperature below 4 C In...

Page 119: ...warning given on the labels In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illeg ible or has come off purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office The Front The Rear Front cover caution label M901549 Front cover caution label M901607 Socket label M902396 ...

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Page 121: ...FUNCTION DATA CLEAR ENTER Function Flowchart How to set origin DATA CLEAR Key DATA CLEAR FUNCTION Key FUNCTION TEST ENTER ENTER TEST Key Check for ink remains TEST ENTER v Near End Full 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TEST DRAW FUNCTION SET UP ENT SET UP SELECT TYPE 1 TYPE MEDIACOMP ent TYPE PRINT START ent PLEASE WAIT PRINTING TYPE 1 4 TYPE ADJUST 0 255 255 LOCAL width xxxxmm FUNCTION ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER F...

Page 122: ...PLOT TYPE REFRESH HOST TYPE PRINT MODE HOST TYPE INK LAYERS HOST ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER TYPE MARGIN ent TYPE RIGHTmargin 0mm 15 85mm TYPE LEFTmargin 0mm 15 85mm ENTER ENTER FUNCTION SET UP ENT ENTER TYPE REFRESH LEVEL3 LEVEL1 3 TYPE REFRESH ent ENTER TYPE SET SELECT SELECT WIDTH TYPE MEDIA SET ent ENTER TYPE VACUUM ent TYPE VACUUM STANDARD ENTER STANDARD LOW OFF ENTER TYPE...

Page 123: ...N LEAVING 1 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT 1 99 min ENTER ENTER ENTER STATION COMPLETED ent ENTER MAINTENANCE PRINT START ent PLEASE WAIT PRINTING MAINTENANCE PATTERN1 0 0 PATTERN1 7 40 0 40 0 ENTER ENTER v v MAINTENANCE PRINTadjust ent FUNCTION FUNCTION This fuction appears only when the head set at HIGH range ENTER OFF INT WIPING RENEW OFF ON INT WIPING SCAN COUNT 100 10 9990 ENTER MAINTENANCE INT...

Page 124: ... xx xx 00 MAINTENANCE TIME xx xx xx ENTER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ent MAINTENANCE VERSION ent MAINTENANCE SERIAL No ent MAINTENANCE S N MAINTENANCE DEALER No ent MAINTENANCE D N ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER FUNCTION v FUNCTION v FUNCTION v FUNCTION v v v v v MAIN Ver xx xx I F Ver xx xx ENTER FILL UP INK HEAD SEL 12 34 v WASH REMOVE CARTRIDGE ENTER WASHING PLEASE WAIT WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASHING PLEASE...

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