MIMAKI JV3 S SERIES, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...NEERING CO LTD 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 traiding mimaki co jp D200728 OPERATION MANUAL ...

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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: ... 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 contact a ...

Page 6: ... device detects the ambient temperature to perform temperature control allowing heating tem perature setup which best suits the medium used 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 r...

Page 7: ...nel and the plotting conditions to be plotted for confirmation during operation of the device 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 suppo...

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: ...and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes If anyone drinks ink in mistake keep him or her quiet and see a doctor immediately Do not allow him or her drink vomit Then contact the Poison Control Center If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad immediately move to a location where fresh air is present and then keep yourself warm and quiet Then consult a doctor as soon as possible Waste ink is equ...

Page 10: ... damp places Avoid damp environments when putting the device into service Do not splash water onto the device High humidity or water will give rise to fire electric shocks or breakdown of the device Abnormal event occurs If the device is used under an abnormal condition where the device produces smoke or unpleasant smell fire or electric shocks can result Be sure to turn off the power switch immed...

Page 11: ...which temperature and humidity vary by a great margin Use the device under the following environment Operating environment 20 to 35 C 35 to 65 Rh A place exposed to direct air blow from air conditioner etc A place that is not horizontal A place that vibrates A place where fire is present ...

Page 12: ...fter sale service Power supply Leave the breaker turned ON Do not turn OFF the main power switch on the rear face Protection against dust It is strongly recommended to use the device in a room that is not dusty Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when in bad environment page 4 8 Keep the front cover to be closed also when the device is not engaged in printing If not dust can accumulate on the head nozzle...

Page 13: ...s in a cold and dark place Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink cartridge once it is opened within three months If an extended period of time has passed away after opening the cartridge tank printing quality would be poor Warning labels This device is adhered with a warning label at two locations Be sure understand firmly the warnings given on the labels In the case where any of the wa...

Page 14: ... Panel 1 6 Heater panel 1 7 Carriage 1 8 Heater 1 8 Capping station 1 9 The pinch roller and The feed roller 1 9 The medium sensor 1 10 Cutter blade and cutting line 1 10 Precautions in handling the ink cartridge 1 11 Precautions in handling the medium 1 12 Types of medium that can be used 1 13 MENU mode 1 14 CHAPTER 2 Operation Operation 2 2 Switching on the power supply 2 3 Turning the power on ...

Page 15: ...CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning Routine Maintenance 3 2 Notes on cleaning 3 2 Cleaning the platen 3 3 Cleaning the media sensor 3 3 Maintenance for frame components 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps 3 4 Use the cleaning kit 3 6 Cleaning the station interior 3 6 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE WASH 3 7 When the waste ink tank becomes full 3 8 CHAPTER 4 Setting Function Basic operations of menus 4 2 Function ...

Page 16: ...aking 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 The HEAT or CONSTANT indicator does not go on 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 Di...

Page 17: ...he 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 i...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...device 1 3 Configuration and function 1 4 The Front 1 4 The REAR 1 5 Operation Panel 1 6 Heater panel 1 7 Carriage 1 8 Heater 1 8 Capping station 1 9 The pinch roller and The feed roller 1 9 The medium sensor 1 10 Cutter blade and cutting line 1 10 Precautions in handling the ink cartridge 1 11 Precautions in handling the medium 1 12 Types of medium that can be used 1 13 MENU mode 1 14 ...

Page 20: ...ce itself but also for plotting operation Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JV3 160S 2470 mm 640 mm 1210 mm About 155 Kg 3470 mm 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 According to the surrounding temperature condition the temperature may not rise to the set value ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...itch and the heater status LED indicator 7 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 8 Waste ink tank Waste ink gathers in this tank 9 Stand It supports the main unit It is provid...

Page 23: ...lder 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 To increase the heater contact time attach it at the bottom position 8 AC inlet The power cable is connected to the AC inlet 9 Main power switch Turns ...

Page 24: ...setting function menu END key Used to cancel the last set item that has been input or to return to the previous setting menu TEST CLEANING key Plots the test pattern for checking Nozzle clogging and 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 b...

Page 25: ... indicator Lights in green when the temperature of the print heater reaches the set temperature CONSTANT indicator Lights in green when the temperature of the print heater reaches the set temperature Heater power switch Turns on off the power of the heaters The HEAT indicator may go off while the CONSTANT indicator is lighting This is not an error but an indication that the temperature of the prin...

Page 26: ...e printing section The print heater improves the plot quality and dries ink after printing While the heater is heating the platen is very hot When opening the front cover or replacing the medium lower the heater temperature and wait until the platen temperature drops Doing so while the platen is hot may cause burn When replacing the medium with a thin one lower the heater temperature and wait unti...

Page 27: ...e The wipers are consumable parts If the wiper is deformed or the medium is stained replace the wiper with a new one 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 ro...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...replenished with ink Use the JV3 specified 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 th...

Page 30: ...mperature setting can be made from the operation panel through profile specification from the dedicated RIP Expansion and contraction of the medium Do not use 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 Avoi...

Page 31: ...0 mm Plotting width 1610 mm In case setting high speed scan mode the maximum scope is 1570 mm Thickness 1 0 mm or less Roll outside diameter Ø 180 mm or less Roll weight 25 Kg or less Without slack on the roll when it is retained at both ends Roll inside diameter 3 or 2 inches Plotting surface Faces OUT Roll end treatment Light adhesive tape is used to allow the paper to be removed from the core w...

Page 32: ...1 Pushing the appropriate JOG keys to detect a medium and set up an origin 2 Pushing the TEST CLEANING key to start test plotting and cleaning 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 HEATER key to set temperature of the heater REMOTE mode The device plots an image from data it recei...

Page 33: ...he device 2 10 Operating the lock pin 2 14 Switching the direction of winding of the medium 2 15 Setting the torque limiter 2 15 Setting cut sheet medium on the device 2 16 Heater Temperature control 2 18 In case of faultiness with Heater 2 19 Checking and solving nozzle clogging 2 20 Correcting the medium feed rate MEDIA COMP 2 22 Correcting the medium feed rate during operation 2 24 Plotting an ...

Page 34: ...ng 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 Turn on the power of the heater P 2 18 Adjust the temperature Plot the test pattern P 2 20 Correct the medium feed rate P 2 22 Start the plotting P 2 25 Turn off the power P 2 29 ...

Page 35: ...e power of the device Press it again to turn off the device Even when the power switch is off the power is turned on periodically and the nozzle clogging preventive function is activated Turning the power on 1 Turn on the power to the device Tilt the power switch toward the I side Make sure that the front cover is closed If it is open initialization is not performed When the power is switched on t...

Page 36: ...lting in abortion of plotting In this case re start the device and computer following the procedure described below Cautions during operation STEP 1 When opening the cover during plotting the message shown 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 ca...

Page 37: ...zzles One color ink is applied to each row of nozzles Remember these relationships when checking the heads for clogged nozzles replacing ink cartridge and replenishing inks 荷荢荨 Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light Magenta Light Cyan Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light Magenta Light Cyan Head 1 Head 2 Head 3 Front side ...

Page 38: ...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 5 9 According to the adjusted head height set the head height high lo...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...must be set to be along the platen by rolling it in the opposite direction Setting a roll holder Attach the roll holder with two people The attachment position height of the roll holder can be set in three steps Depending on the medium change the attachment position of the roll holder by reducing or increas ing the heater contact time To reduce the heater contact time attach the roll holder at the...

Page 41: ...move the four screws and then remove roll guide rail short 4 Attach the roll guide rail short long to another position in reverse order of removal 5 Fit the roll assy Fit the roll assy so that the horseshoe shaped section at the end of the roll base fits the roll guide rail ...

Page 42: ... the left hand roll holder 3 Determine the position of 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 hold...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...lder when it is attached to the top or bottom position Be sure to pull out the medium on the platen before using the lock pin Once unlocked resetting of the medium is necessary 1 Turn over the lever of the roll holder toward you 2 Push the lock pin and release the lever ...

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: ...ht 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 page 1 14 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: ...N mode To control the Heat Temp through PC If the application software has the temp control function it could be remote Refer to the Operation manual of that Application Software Parameter OFF 20 60 C per1 C OFF 68 140 F per1 F According to a rounding error it s possible not to set by 1 F unit Standard of temperature set value PVC Tarpaulin FF Pre 40 C 30 C 55 C Print 40 C 42 C 55 C Adjust to the ...

Page 51: ...p goes up to the set temp the alarm sounds the CONSTANT indication of Pre heater and Print Heater turns on a light then to be Remote mode To start Printing before reaching the set temp press ENTER key and return to Remote mode In case of faultiness with Heater In case the Power turns off or the Heater is in problem the LCD indicates below When pressing the HEATER key while indicating below it show...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...here 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 7 Push the ENTER key Cleaning starts The operation status is displayed as in the second line 8 The device revert the LOCAL mode 9 Repeat steps 2 and check the result of the test plotting Repeat steps 2 to 7 until normal plotting result is obtaine...

Page 54: ...e that the CONSTANT indicator is lit and the set temperature is reached before making correction 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 pu...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 22 5 Press the ENTER key Confirm the medium feed rate before saving it Press the END key to return to the REMOTE display The altered value ceases to be in effect and returns to the previous value 6 Press the ENTER key to return to the RE MOTE display Save the...

Page 57: ... 1 7 3 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 4 During the plotting During the plotting operation the length of the medium plotted on is displayed 5 After the plotting operation is completed push the REMOTE key to put the device back into the LOCAL mode REMOTE T...

Page 58: ...rn off the main power switch on the rear face If the main power switch is turned off the nozzle will be clogged 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...

Page 59: ...out STEP 1 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 cartrid...

Page 60: ...tter must be repaired by a service person Learning the detail of ink cartridge trouble The cause of the cartridge trouble can be checked as written below 1 Press the ENTER key while in the LOCAL mode 2 Press the ENTER key again The menu will return to the LOCAL mode automatically when no trouble exists If two or more cartridges have a problem press the ENTER key again to display the second cartrid...

Page 61: ...zzle will be clogged Repair by service personal is required Leave the front cover closed If it is open the nozzle clogging preventive function is not activated If the power switch is turned off the exhaust fan of the device stops For ventilation do not turn off the power switch immediately after plotting If the power is turned off while the device is engaged in plotting the head may fail to be ret...

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Page 63: ...intenance 3 2 Notes on cleaning 3 2 Cleaning the platen 3 3 Cleaning the media sensor 3 3 Maintenance for frame components 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps 3 4 Use the cleaning kit 3 6 Cleaning the station interior 3 6 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE WASH 3 7 When the waste ink tank becomes full 3 8 ...

Page 64: ...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 containing abrasives Such materials can deterior...

Page 65: ...ed 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 surface of the sensor Maintenance for frame components If the frame components of the device have stained dampen a piece of soft cloth with water or neutral detergent diluted with water squeeze it and wipe the frame components cle...

Page 66: ...nd head be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes 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...

Page 67: ...r replacement procedure page 5 5 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 11 Push the ENTER key The carriage return to the capping station and the initial operation is...

Page 68: ...il 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 front cover 7 Dampen a cotton bud with cleaning fluid 8 Using the cotton bud dampened with cleaning fluid wipe out dirt on the wiper and around the cap Be careful not to leave lint of the cotton bud ...

Page 69: ...displayed 5 Push the ENTER key Move the carriage on the platen 6 Open the front cover 7 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper 8 Close the front cover and push the ENTER key 9 Press the and key select the time to leave 1 99 mins 1 min unit Normally set 1 min 10 Push the ENTER key The indication at the right display continues during selected time to leave for sucking the cleaning solu...

Page 70: ...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 paper on th...

Page 71: ...g necessary 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 Setting suitable heater temperature 4 10 Setting exhaust fan 4 11 Effective Plotting Area 4 12 Establishing An Origin 4 13 ...

Page 72: ...enu 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 TYPE 1 HEATER ent ENTER TYPE 1 PRE HEAT ent TYPE 1 PRE HEAT 40 C TYPE 1 PRE HEAT 60 C TYPE 1 PRE HEAT ent ENTER ENTER FUNCTION SET UP TYPE 2 v v v ...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...ON 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 page 4 5 through 4 9 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 key P...

Page 75: ...hen plotting is completed till when the heater temperature begins to drop to the preheat temperature The preheat temperature is preset and cannot be changed When plotting is started when the temperature has dropped it rises up to the set temperature automatically When NONE is selected the temperature does not drop to the preheat temperature NONE 10 90 min 10min step OFF TIME The heater is turned o...

Page 76: ...eft 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 time This mode is effective not for raster data over the entire s...

Page 77: ... during the reciprocating motion of the head 0 0 9 9 sec 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 after plotting the current data without cutting off the medium O...

Page 78: ...olidification 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 MEDIA SET This function sets the method of medium detection SELECT During the initial operation the device displays a menu for selection of roll medium or cut sh...

Page 79: ... STAMP Print the date of output ON OFF AUTO CLEANING The head is cleaned automatically Perform cleaning for each plot to prevent plotting failures ON OFF HEAD HEIGHT Adjust the head height Select the correction value low high for the head height registered by PRINT ADJUST during maintenance LOW HIGH page 5 9 PRINT ADJUST SETUP RESET This function resets the current plotting conditions to the facto...

Page 80: ...18 4 5 Set a temperature which is suitable for each medium Non coated media and media with a long ink drying time improve the ink fixing and drying characteristics Set a suitable heater temperature with the following procedure Set the heater temperature page 2 18 Leave until the CONSTANT indicator goes on Is medium wrinkled Does medium stick to platen Correct the medium feed rate page 2 22 Make te...

Page 81: ... fan at the specified period of time interval after plotting CONT Rotates the fan at a HIGH speed 0 240 min Set up the period of time after plotting when the fan is to be sopped When the plotter starts operation the fan starts rotation accordingly During plotting the fan is rotating at a high speed RENEW Selects the current status of the exhaust fan HIGH LOW OFF ...

Page 82: ... 110 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm Cut sheet medium Medium feeding direction 25 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 15 m each The effective plotting area can be changed by changing the dead space Dead space is set with Margin in FUNCTION mode ...

Page 83: ...ENTER 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 X can be changed wi...

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Page 85: ...Cleaning the station interior STATION CARRIAGEout 5 4 When the message REPLACE WIPER is displayed 5 5 STATION WIPER EXCHANGE 5 5 Regular wiping function INT WIPING 5 7 When medium thickness is changed PRINT ADJUST 5 9 If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed 5 11 FILL UP INK 5 11 WASH 5 11 Ink discharge way cleaning Disway WASH 5 13 Sleep cleaning SLEEP clean 5 15 When n...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...clean Perform head cleaning and flushing operation to prevent from nozzle out phenom enon CUSTODYwash When not in use the plotter over a week perform the function to wash the head nozzle and ink discharge way 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 dependi...

Page 88: ...5 NOZZLE WASH Clean the nozzle using the cleaning kit page 3 7 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...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...haft using a cotton bud or cloth If dirt is hard to remove use a cotton bud of cloth dampened with water 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 91: ...the FUNCTION key 2 Push the or key until the display gives the indication MAINTENANCE 3 Push the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Push the or key until the display gives the indication INT WIPING 5 Push the ENTER key SCAN COUNT is displayed 6 Push the ENTER key 7 Click on the jog keys or to select the number of the scanning for the regular wiping 0 9990 scan 10 scan unit The initial value of the S...

Page 92: ...ctive in case the outside temperature is lower than the print heater temperature setting and the temperature difference exceeds the value of TEMP DIFF 12 Push the ENTER key TEMP DIFF is displayed 13 Push the END key INT WIPING is displayed 14 Push the END key twice and return to the LOCAL mode MAINTENANCE INT WIPING ent INT WIPING SCAN COUNT ent INT WIPING TEMP DIFF ent INT WIPING TEMP DIFF 25 C I...

Page 93: ...st for the medium returns to the plot original point STEP 1 Select the PRINT ADJUST 2 Push the ENTER key 3 Use the jog keys to select a head height One of the two head heights may be selected LOW HIGH Check the actual head height and select the applicable height 4 Push the ENTER key Plotting of the test patterns for the correction of dot position starts There are seven types of test patterns that ...

Page 94: ...rminate dot position correction 8 Push the END key twice and the menu re turns to the LOCAL mode After the dot positions are corrected select the head height LOW HIGH according to the setting function type The correction value of the head height low high becomes valid page 4 9 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 2 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 3 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 4 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 5 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTER...

Page 95: ...K 1 Select the FILL UP INK 2 Push the ENTER key Filling of ink is started automatically 3 When filling of ink is completed the menu returns 4 Push the END key twice and the menu re turns to the LOCAL mode WASH The washing liquid SPC 0335 is separately available from your local distributor 1 Select the WASH 2 Push the ENTER key 3 Take out the ink cartridge Discharge of the filled ink is started MAI...

Page 96: ...appears set the cleaning cartridge Cleaning fluid is suctioned up 7 When the display shown at right appears remove the cleaning cartridge Cleaning fluid is suctioned up 8 When all steps have been completed the display shown at right 9 Push the END key twice and the initial opera tion of the device is performed WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL MAINTENANCE WA...

Page 97: ... to move the carriage Cleaning tools Cleaning fluid RS for maintenance SPC 0336 Pipette Glove 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 and key until the display gives the indication Disway WASH 6 Push the ENTER key The carriage moves to the p...

Page 98: ...tion pause period drop cleaning fluid RS until just before it overflows from the cap Repeat at all other caps 9 Close the front cover and push the ENTER key Dry suction continues for 30 seconds and then the device is put in Local mode STATION COMPLETED ent INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT LOCAL ...

Page 99: ...indication MAINTENANCE 3 Push the ENTER key STATION is displayed 4 Push the key until the display gives the indication SLEEPclean 3 Push the ENTER key 5 Push the JOG key or as needed to select the interval 4h 8h 12h 24h OFF 6 Push the ENTER key SLEEPclean is displayed 7 Push the END key twice This returns the device to LOCAL mode FUNCTION SET UP ENT FUNCTION MAINTENANCE ENT MAINTENANCE STATION ent...

Page 100: ... 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 and key until the display gives the indication CUSTODYwash 5 Push the ENTER key The carriage moves to the platen 6 Open the front cover 7 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a pipette 8 Close the front cover and push the ENTER key FUNCTION SET UP ENT FUNCT...

Page 101: ...d moves on the platen Open the front cover 12 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a pipette Repeat the performance several times to clean the ink discharge way for the air aspiration is performed fitfully Perform the operation for the each cap 13 Close the front cover and push the ENTER key Carriage returns the device to LOCAL mode STATION LEAVING 2 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT STATION COMP...

Page 102: ... 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 103: ...phanumeric representation of plotting commands By using this code it is possible to check if there are any abnormal data commands 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 ...

Page 104: ...nding on the operating environment 1 1 Displays the wiper replacement warning when the standard number of wiping is reached initial value 1 2 Displays the wiper replacement warning when a half of the standard number of wiping is reached 1 3 Displays the wiper replacement warning when one third of the standard number of wiping is reached 1 4 Displays the wiper replacement warning when a quarter of ...

Page 105: ...ss the and jog keys to change the value 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 2 1 0 0 2 MAINT...

Page 106: ...ON 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 ...

Page 107: ... 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...

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Page 109: ...jamming arises medium is soiled 6 3 The HEAT or CONSTANT indicator does not go on 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 outward and inward printing 6 4 The respective color ink injected by the respective color hea...

Page 110: ...ce 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 used Has the interface cable been securely connected in posit...

Page 111: ...ium 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 16 No No No The HEAT or CONSTANT indicator does not go on Check the basic operation Is the power of the device ON Yes Is the power of the heater ON Yes Is the heater temperature setting effective Turn on the power of the devi...

Page 112: ... 4 through 3 7 5 10 Corrective measure Conduct the MEDIA COMP function page 2 22 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 22 Displacement is observed between outward and inward printing Corrective measure Adjust Y outward...

Page 113: ...cartridge will expire soon or has expired 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 the LCD with a new one Replace the ink cartridge of whic...

Page 114: ...r shown on the display If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local distributor to call for service Check the type of the loaded ink cartridge Check the color of the loaded ink cartridge Check the loaded ink cartridge KIND OF INK KMCYmc INK COLOR KMCYmc WRONG CARTRIDGE KMCYmc NO CARTRIDGE KMCYmc LOCAL HEATER width xxxxx mm REMOTE HEATER TYPE 1 0 0 0 m Heater Power OFF Pre ...

Page 115: ... 50 40 o C Pre 55 o C 40 Print THERMISTOR Warning message Cause Corrective measure The thermistor of the preheater is defective The thermistor of the print heater is defective Contact your local distributor to call for service ...

Page 116: ... 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 ...

Page 117: ...erface board Also check to ascertain that no error has arisen on the host computer side 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 d...

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Page 119: ...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 120: ...speed Scan 1570 mm Roll Medium Maximum 1620 mm size Minimum 210 mm Thickness 1 0 mm or less Roll outside diameter Ø 180 mm or less Roll weight 25 Kg or less Roll inside diameter 2 Inch 3 Inch Plotting surface Faces OUT Roll end treatment Light adhesive tape is used to allow the paper to be removed from the core with ease Leaf medium Maximum 1620 mm size Minimum 210 mm Margin Leaf medium Left end a...

Page 121: ... UL VCCI classA FCC classA CEmarking CBreport CCC Power AC 100 120 V 10 AC 220 240 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 Hz Power consumption 1 KVA or less Recomended Available temp 20 C to 35 C Environment Humidity 35 to 65 Rh No condensation Guaranteed temp 20 C to 25 C Temperature change 10 C h or less Dust Equivalent to normal office level Weight Main unit 140 Kg Packing box Less than 155 kg Outside Width 2470 mm d...

Page 122: ...hs after opening the package Storage temperature During storage 30 to 40 C Storage at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a month During 30 to 60 C Storage at temperature of 60 C is only permitted within 120 hours and at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a month The ink will freeze when it is left for a long time Should it freeze leave the ink cartridge at room temperature at 25 C for th...

Page 123: ...rning label Be sure to fully understand the 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 ...

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Page 125: ... Key TEST CLEANING ENTER TEST CLEANING ENTER LOCAL width xxxxmm HEATER Pre 45 C 47 Print 40 C 40 Pre 40 45 C Print 50 40 C ENTER OFF 20 60 C Pre 40 50 C Print 50 45 C v v Near End Full 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TEST DRAW ENTER ENTER ENTER FUNCTION SET UP ENT SET UP SELECT TYPE 1 TYPE MEDIACOMP ent TYPE PRINT START PRINTING PLEASE WAIT TYPE 1 4 TYPE ADJUST 0 255 255 TYPE HEATER ent TYPE PRE HEAT ent TYPE P...

Page 126: ...HOST PLOT TYPE REFRESH HOST TYPE PRINT MODE HOST TYPE INK LAYERS HOST ENTER 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 TYPE HEATER ent TYPE COLOR PTN OFF ON OFF TYPE COLOR PTN ent ENTER ENTER TYPE REFRESH LEVEL3 LEVEL1 3 TYPE REFRESH ent ENTER TYPE SET SELECT SELECT WIDTH TYPE MEDIA SET en...

Page 127: ...WAIT TIME 1 min 1 99 min OFF ON ENTER ENTER STATION COMPLETED ent STATION MENT Disway WASH ENTER ENTER Set the rubbing tool OK ent INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT STATION MENT RUBBING STATION EXEC COUNT 5 ENTER ENTER STATION COMPLETED ent INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT STATION MENT CUSTODYwash STATION LEAVING 1 min 1 99 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT Remove the tool OK ent INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT ENTER ENTER EN...

Page 128: ... WIPE LEVEL 1 1 MAINTENANCE TIME SET ent MAINTENANCE DATE xxxx xx xx 1 2 1 3 1 4 MAINTENANCE DATE xxxx xx xx ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER MAINTENANCE TIME xx xx 00 MAINTENANCE TIME xx xx xx ENTER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ent MAINTENANCE VERSION ent MAIN Ver xx xx I F Ver xx xx MAINTENANCE SERIAL No ent MAINTENANCE S N MAINTENANCE DEALER No ent MAINTENANCE D N ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER FUNCTION v FUN...

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