MIMAKI JV33-130, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...ar Sides 1 5 Operation Panel 1 6 Heater 1 7 Media sensor 1 7 Carriage 1 8 Cutter blade and cutting line 1 8 Capping station 1 9 Pinch rollers and Feed rollers 1 9 Connecting cables 1 10 Connecting USB2 0 interface cable 1 10 Connecting the power cable 1 11 Inserting ink cartridges 1 12 Caution in handling of ink cartridges 1 13 Note on Silver and White ink of ES3 ink 1 14 Media 1 15 Usable sizes o...

Page 3: ...rmal test pattern 2 21 Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink 2 22 Check warning of white nozzle status Only when using SS21 white ink 2 23 Head Cleaning 2 24 About head cleaning 2 24 Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result 2 25 Perform spot color maintenance 2 25 Drawing data 2 30 Starting the print 2 30 Stopping the print temporarily 2 31 Erasing t...

Page 4: ... 3 24 Setting media detection 3 26 Other settings 3 28 Initializing the settings 3 30 Machine settings 3 31 Setting the deodorize fan 3 32 Setting Dryness feeding 3 33 Setting Stamp 3 34 Setting Test draw arrange 3 36 Change the operation condition of the room temperature 3 38 Setting confirmation feeding 3 39 Setting time 3 40 Setting Unit 3 41 Setting Machine name 3 42 Setting Key buzzer 3 43 Ex...

Page 5: ...reventing nozzle clogging while power off 4 25 Setting refreshing interval in Sleep mode 4 25 Setting tube washing interval in Sleep mode 4 26 Setting cleaning interval in Sleep mode 4 27 Setting Routine operations 4 28 Setting Routine wiping operations in Standby mode 4 28 Setting Refreshing interval in Standby mode 4 30 Setting Pump tube washing interval in Standby mode 4 31 Setting Cleaning int...

Page 6: ... is soiled 5 3 HEAT or CONSTANT LED does not light up 5 3 Image quality is poor 5 4 Nozzle is clogged 5 4 Ink cartridge warning appears 5 5 Warning Error Messages 5 6 Warning messages 5 6 Error messages 5 9 CHAPTER 6 Appendix Machine specifications 6 2 Ink specifications 6 4 Sheet for inquiry 6 5 Warning labels 6 6 Function Flowchart 6 8 ...

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Page 8: ... radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the Operation manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense In the case where MIMAKI recommended cable is not used for connection of t...

Page 9: ...color ink cartridge are usable available for the firmware V and later JV33 130 160 has a high end model Type A with a take up device as a standard and a low price model Type B without a take up device On This Operation manual This Operation manual is describing the operations and maintenance of Color inkjet printer JV33 130 160 called as this machine hereafter Read this Operation manual carefully ...

Page 10: ... odor SS21 is suitable for outdoor signs and superior to water resistance and weather resistance No special handling nor license is required since an organic rule is not applied to this ink Sublimation dye ink and aqueous color pigment ink enabling High image quality and High speed printing are usable Sublimation dye ink is used when drawn images are transferred to other medias aqueous color pigme...

Page 11: ...ing can be done by a light point of the LED pointer equipped on the carriage Printing information can be checked The print length can be displayed on the LCD panel during printing and the information of printing con ditions can be checked by printing it High speed interface The USB 2 0 interface allows for high speed data reception from the computer Take up Device permits printing over a long leng...

Page 12: ...e notes thoroughly to operate the machine properly Useful information is given with this symbol Refer to the information to operate the machine properly Indicates the reference page for related contents The symbol indicates that the instructions must be observed as strictly as the CAUTION instructions including DANGER and WARNING instructions A sign representing a precaution the sign shown at left...

Page 13: ...ition where it produces smoke or strange smell can result in fire or electric shocks If such an abnormality is found be sure to turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the cable from the wall outlet Check first that the machine no longer produces smoke and then contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for repair Never repair your machine by yourself since it is very dangerous ...

Page 14: ...ssible The ink contains organic solvent If ink settles on the skin or clothes immediately wash it off with detergent and water only when solvent is used Heater Do not spill liquid on the platen as this may cause failure of the heater or firing Do not touch platen heaters with bare hand while it is hot otherwise you can get burned When the machine is to be moved wait until the heater temperature dr...

Page 15: ...ing so may cause damage to the print circuit board Waste ink is equivalent to waste oil of industrial waste Request an industrial waste disposal company for disposal of waste ink Never open the front cover or raise the lever during printing Opening the cover or raising the lever will abort printing Handling of media Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable high quality printing Set the h...

Page 16: ...re to wear the attached gloves Further when the solvent ink is used it is necessary to wear the attached goggles Perform wiping removal of dust and paper powder of the capping station and wiper frequently Periodic replacement parts Some parts of this machine must be replaced with a new one periodically by service personnel Be sure to make a contract with your distributor or dealer for After sale s...

Page 17: ...ront 1 4 Rear Sides 1 5 Operation Panel 1 6 Heater 1 7 Media sensor 1 7 Carriage 1 8 Cutter blade and cutting line 1 8 Capping station 1 9 Pinch rollers and Feed rollers 1 9 Connecting cables 1 10 Connecting USB2 0 interface cable 1 10 Connecting the power cable 1 11 Inserting ink cartridges 1 12 Caution in handling of ink cartridges 1 13 Note on Silver and White ink of ES3 ink 1 14 Media 1 15 Usa...

Page 18: ...era tion Working environmental temperature Use this machine in an environment of 20 to 35 C to ensure reliable printing Depending on the ambient temperature the heater temperature may not rise to the set value Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JV33 130 2289mm 739mm 1424mm 145kg JV33 160 2538mm 739mm 1424mm 160kg JV33 130 3289 mm JV33 160 3538 mm 500 mm or more 500 mm or more 1000 mm or more 10...

Page 19: ...ns Do not push the cover to move this machine since the cover may be broken 3 Lock the caster When this machine is to be moved to any place other than on the same step free floor contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI If you move it by yourself failure or damage may occur Be sure to request your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI to move this machine When moving this machine tak...

Page 20: ...hine Take up device Except Type B Automatically winds up the roll media printed Maintenance cover Open the cover in maintenance Even when the power switch is off keep all covers closed Platen The printed media is sent out sliding on the platen Three heaters are installed inside the platen Print heater Post heater Fixes and dries the ink on the currently produced print Located inside the platen Ink...

Page 21: ...ders are available for the 2 inches and 3 inches core of the roll media AC inlet Connect the power cable to the AC inlet Clamp lever rear Interlocks with the clamp lever in the font of this machine USB 2 0 connector This is USB2 0 interface connector Main power switch Turns on off the main power for this machine Leave the main power turned on to prevent ink clogging Cleaning solution cartridge Set...

Page 22: ...se them to select an item of printing conditions key Use this key to display function setting menu key Cancels the last input value or returns the setting menu to the immediate higher level of the hierar chy Display Displays the status of the machine set items and errors ACTIVE lamp Blinks in receiving or drawing data key Use this key to switch between REMOTE mode and LOCAL mode key Registers the ...

Page 23: ...he platen is very hot When the front cover is to be opened or media is to be replaced lower the heater temperatures and wait until the platen temperature drops oth erwise you can get burned When the media is to be replaced with a thin one lower the heater temperatures and wait until the platen temperature drops adequately Setting a thin sheet of media while the platen is hot may cause the media to...

Page 24: ... also provided to adjust the height of Head in 2 stages according to the thickness of media P 2 6 Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the media that has been printed on The cutter cuts off the sheet of media along the cutting line on the platen Cutter unit Cutting line Cutter blade ...

Page 25: ...replace the wiper with a new one Pinch rollers and Feed rollers This machine retains the media with the pinch rollers and feed rollers During printing operation the feed rollers feed the media forward Be sure to wear the attached goggles in cleaning within the capping station to protect your eyes against ink Keep the pinch rollers lifted up when this machine is not in use If the pinch rollers are ...

Page 26: ...peater cables available on the market Notes on peripheral devices in USB high speed mode When a peripheral device USB memory or USB HDD to be operated in USB high speed mode is con nected to the same personal computer that a JV33 machine is connected to the USB device may not be recognized When a JV33 printer is connected to the personal computer to an externally installed USB hard disk drive the ...

Page 27: ...ore outputting it for printing Connecting the power cable 1 Insert the power cable into an inlet of the machine 2 Secure a cable band Secure the cable with the cable band attached to this machine 3 Insert the power plug into a plug socket Do not use other power cables than the attached power cable Be sure to connect the power cable to the power plug socket near to this machine and make sure that t...

Page 28: ...hen INK END or INK NEAR END is displayed on the display When INK END is displayed 1 Pull out an ink cartridge to be replaced 2 Insert a new ink cartridge paying attention to the direction of IC chip When INK NEAR END is displayed There is a little of ink left It is recommended to replace the ink cartridge soon since ink may become empty in printing while printing is continuously enabled During INK...

Page 29: ...nuine ink cartridges for this machine This machine functions by recognizing the genu ine ink cartridges In case of troubles caused by modified ink cartridges or the like it shall be out of the warranty even within the warranty period 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...

Page 30: ...time first perform spot color maintenance to prevent color heterogeneity due to settling down of pig ments P 2 25 Perform spot color maintenance If you have left ink for a long time the warning message is displayed when you turn on the power supply If you have left ink for a long time the warning message that informs you that it is required to perform maintenance is displayed when you turn on the ...

Page 31: ...to ensure reliable high quality printing Set the heater temperature to meet the characteristics of the media Set the temperature of the Pre heater Print heater and Post heater according to the type and characteristics of the media used Automatic temperature setting can be made on the operation panel by setting the profile on the dedicated RIP For setting on the RIP refer to the instruction manual ...

Page 32: ... the temperature of the heaters Pressing the key to check the remaining amount of ink the description of the cartridge error the model name the firmware version and so on Pressing the key to switch between REMOTE mode and LOCAL mode Pressing the key to erase the printing data the machine has received Pressing the key to change the user type Pressing the key to activate directly ST MAINTENANCE one ...

Page 33: ...ng origin 2 16 Preparing Heaters 2 18 Changing temperature settings of Heater 2 18 Confirming the Heater temperature 2 19 Test printing 2 20 Perform test printing with the normal test pattern 2 21 Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink 2 22 Check warning of white nozzle status Only when using SS21 white ink 2 23 Head Cleaning 2 24 About head cleaning 2 24 Perform head c...

Page 34: ...sing the key Set items Reference page Set items Reference page Setting Media compensation P 3 5 Setting of Refreshing P 3 28 Changing the set value of Heater P 3 8 Setting of Adsorption Setting Print mode P 3 12 Setting of Feeding speed level Setting of the number of ink layers P 3 28 Setting of Priority P 3 20 Setting of Drying time P 3 18 Setting of Auto cleaning P 3 22 Setting of Auto cut P 3 2...

Page 35: ... OFF 2 3 Setting medias 4 Preparing Heaters 5 Test printing Drawing data Referring to Turning the power ON OFF P 2 4 Referring to Setting medias P 2 6 Referring to Preparing Heaters P 2 18 Referring to Test printing P 2 20 Referring to Drawing data P 2 30 ...

Page 36: ...prevention function is periodically operated even when the power switch is OFF if the main power switch keeps being ON The power switch blinks in green 1 Turn the main power switch ON Set the main power switch located on the side of this machine to the I side The firmware version is displayed when the power is turned on This machine performs initial operation 2 This machine enters the LOCAL mode 3...

Page 37: ... is operated If the main power switch is OFF the sleep function such as the flushing function does not work and this may cause nozzle clogging Keep the front cover and the maintenance cover closed If the cover is opened the sleep function such as the flushing function does not work Turn the power OFF after confirming of the head position If the power is turned off in such condition that the head d...

Page 38: ...the position of the lever referring to For the adjusting lever and the range Set the height adjusting lever to the highest stage or the lowest stage Setting it to the intermediate height a printing fault can result Adjust the head height prior to setting of the media If the head height is adjusted after the media is set this may cause media jamming deterioration of the drawing quality or head dam ...

Page 39: ...ht weight 4mm Thick heavy weight 5mm Set the lever to Thick when a thicker media such as a tarpaulin or FF is used Set the lever to the lower stage Thick if dust is likely to gather in the head or the head is likely to rub on the media to leave ink on it If solvent ink is selected do not use with H range It adversely affects the image quality When using the media of 1mm thickness or below and SS21...

Page 40: ... so when the media is set It may cause an injury due to the media The roll stopper arm works with the clamp lever Do not push the clamp lever down while roll stopper is caught between the roll stopper arm and this machine The roll stopper arm might be broken and roll stopper function 1 might be disabled 1 The function that once pulled out a certain amount of media media pullout is temporarily lock...

Page 41: ...all the way seated 6 Loosen the screw of the right side roll holder then insert the holder into the core of the roll media 7 Raise the clamp lever in the front of this machine Roll Holder Set Position 3 Inch Roll Media 2 Inch Roll Media Roll holder Basis Setting position of 3inch tube Settingposition of 2inch tube Roll Holder Side The back of this machine Roll Holder Set Position 3 Inch Roll Media...

Page 42: ...the front of the machine 3 Push down the clamp lever from the back of this machine The media is held 9 Pull out the roll media out 1 Open the front cover 2 Raise the clamp lever from the back of this machine 3 Pull out the roll media gently and then stop pulling when locked lightly 10 Make the roll media even then lower the clamp lever Pulling several positions of the media lightly Lower the clamp...

Page 43: ...5 the screen for entering media remaining amount is displayed after detecting the media width Do not set media at the position which the media press touches the side plate on the right As media may tilt and be lifted it could break the head If a media is misaligned to the right more than fixed position a warning is displayed Set the media again Media press ERROR 5 0 MED I A S E T POS I T I ON R Me...

Page 44: ...or wrinkle on the media in such condition that the roll media is pulled to right and left evenly and then stick the tape Entering the media remaining amount When MEDIA RESIDUAL of the maintenance function is ON P 4 35 the screen for entering media remaining amount is displayed after detecting the media width 1 Display the screen for entering media remaining amount 2 Press and key to enter the medi...

Page 45: ...que limiter The take up torque can be adjusted with the torque limiter The torque limiter is set at the maximum value when shipped from the factory If the tension is too strong to use a thin sheet of media lower the take up torque with the torque limiter Clockwise turn Increases torque a heavy and thicker media such as tarpaulin or the like Counterclockwise turn Decreases torque For light media Wh...

Page 46: ... media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side 4 Hold the media with the media press gently Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side When using a thick media remove the media press from the media before printing 5 Push down the clamp lever Set the media straight 6 Close the front cover Front cover Clamp lever ...

Page 47: ...right As media may tilt and be lifted it could break the head If a media is misaligned to the right more than fixed position a warning is displayed Set the media again MED I A S E L EC T RO L L L EA F DE T EC T I NG MED I A NOW P L E A SE WA I T ERROR 5 0 MED I A S E T POS I T I ON R Media Media Press Side plate on the right Media press position 27 to 38 mm from the side plate on the right For the...

Page 48: ...anging position by pressing the keys Select the carriage and media moving the point with the keys 3 After determining the origin press the key The printing origin is changed The origin position set above misaligns with the feeding direction of a media by a few centime ters Turn FEED ORIGIN ON in setup mode to fit the origin to the correct light position of LED pointer P 3 4 OR I G I N SE T UP 0 0 ...

Page 49: ...n X is positioned at about 40 mm rearward from the cutting line The printing origin in the scanning direction Y is positioned at 15 mm from the right end of the media The value in the scanning direction Y can be changed using MARGIN in FUNCTION mode This can be changed by using the Jog key Cutting line About 40 mm X 15 mm Y ...

Page 50: ...the set temperature 5 Press the key to end It returns to the local mode The Heater temperature is registrable beforehand according to the media to be used P 3 2 Registering the drawing conditions together Type registration The temperature set by the operations above does not reflect the Heater set temperature of the type registration The set continues until the power is turned off or the temperatu...

Page 51: ...nd of confirmation It returns to the local mode Type of ink ES3 ink SS21 ink Type of media Glossy chloroethylene Tarpaulin FF All medias Set of the Pre heater 40 C 40 C 40 C 35 C Set of the Print heater 40 C 40 C 40 C 35 C Set of the Post heater 50 C 50 C 50 C 50 C Adjust it to suitable temperature depending on the media condition When aqueous color ink is used no reference for the temperature set...

Page 52: ...by printing a test pattern on a white media print this test pattern Test pattern for checking white ink When you use a white media and wish to check discharging status of white ink print this test pattern Note on test printing When using a leaf medium set one that is larger than an A4 size medium in the longitudinal direction When using a roll medium rewind the medium by hand before printing so th...

Page 53: ...rst test printing For the detail of the deployment direction of the test printing see P 3 36 2 Press the key This machine starts printing the test pattern After performing test printing this machine returns to LOCAL mode 3 Check the printed test pattern Finish the operations when it is in normal Execute the head cleaning when it is in abnormal P 2 25 Check before the test printing If a media has b...

Page 54: ... with black 2 Dry the pattern for thirty seconds 3 Return the media automatically and print the test pattern 4 Check the printed test pattern Finish the operations when it is in normal Execute the head cleaning when it is in abnormal P 2 25 Check before the test printing If a media has been set P 2 6 If the origin position has been set If the head gap has been adjusted P 2 6 T E S T DRAW F EED D I...

Page 55: ...into the waiting for test printing status 2 Press the key to select the type of the test printing 3 Press the key Print the test pattern 1 A fortnight after clearance of the warning message or maintenance of the white ink After the warning message is displayed when you perform Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink the previous page or White Ink Maintenance Func tion P ...

Page 56: ...ilver ink or white ink of ES3 ink available for the firmware Ver 4 60 and later Pigments of silver ink and white ink of ES3 ink have nature of settling down when they are left for a long time without being used and it may cause color heterogeneity By performing spot of head cleaning to discharge ink settling down you can improve color heterogeneity spot color maintenance function spot By dischargi...

Page 57: ...again and check the result Repeat the cleaning and the test printing until the drawing result becomes in normal Perform spot color maintenance Perform this to solve color heterogeneity due to settling down of pigment when using silver ink or white ink of ES3 ink Spot color maintenance is selectable only when silver ink or white ink of ES3 ink has been filled for the firm ware Ver 4 60 and later 1 ...

Page 58: ...revent ink from leaking when you shake the cartridge wear gloves and firmly cover the A part of the upper surface of the cartridge and the B part of the bottom surface of the cartridge with paper towels Then shake it more than twenty times right and left so that ink flows inside the cartridge If you shake it too strong the pack inside may be damaged and it may cause ink leakage Therefore perform t...

Page 59: ...asic Operations 8 Press the key 9 Set the cartridge After the cartridge is set filling starts When filling is completed the screen returns to LOCAL S E T I NK CAR T R I DGE _ _ _W_ _ _ _ F I L L I NG UP 0 3 0 0 LOCA L 1 0 1 ...

Page 60: ...ge is removed ink discharging starts When discharging is completed the screen on the right is displayed 4 Slowly shake the removed ink cartridge more than twenty times right and left To prevent ink from leaking when you shake the cartridge wear gloves and firmly cover the A part of the upper surface of the cartridge and the B part of the bottom surface of the cartridge with paper towels Then shake...

Page 61: ...ad Cleaning 2 29 2 Basic Operations 5 Press the key 6 Set the cartridge After the cartridge is set filling starts When filling is completed the screen returns to LOCAL F I L L I NG UP 0 3 0 0 LOCA L 1 0 1 ...

Page 62: ...5 This machine starts printing The printing speed may vary due to the set media width or the position of print origin even when the same data is printed depending on resolution When a roll media is used rewind the roll media by hands prior to printing so that it is set in the tightened condition The loosened may result in failures of the image quality T EMP ERA T URE CON TROL P L E A SE WA I T REM...

Page 63: ...ending at the PC side during the data is sent from the PC Printing restarts from the interrupted data by repressing the key Erasing the received data Data clear Erase only the received data to stop the printing 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Press the key The ACTIVE lamp goes out The received data is erased then it returns to the local mode LOCA L 1 0 1 w i d t h 1 2 7 2mm DA T A C L E AR EN ...

Page 64: ...osition to cut by pressing the key 2 Press the key 3 Press the key This machine cuts the media It returns to the local mode after cutting is completed Pay attention so that printed surface does not touch to a floor or other printed surfaces when the media is cut When the take up device is used roll up the cut media by operating a switch of the take up device Except Type B For the Auto cut function...

Page 65: ...ing Priority 3 16 Setting Auto cleaning 3 18 Setting cleaning while printing 3 20 Setting media detection 3 22 Other settings 3 24 Initializing the settings 3 26 Machine settings 3 27 Setting the deodorize fan 3 28 Setting Dryness feeding 3 29 Setting Stamp 3 30 Setting Test draw arrange 3 32 Change the operation condition of the room temperature 3 34 Setting confirmation feeding 3 35 Setting time...

Page 66: ...e Example of type registration Registering Type 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Press the key 3 Select the type 1 4 by pressing the keys then the key 4 Select and set each item of the list of SET UP functions For the detailed setting procedures refer to reference pages described in List of func tions When solvent ink is used When aqueous ink is used Type 1 For Tarpaulin 1 Photo paper Type 2 Fo...

Page 67: ...F WhiteLay Print OFF ON LEVEL 1 3 INK LAYERS P 3 28 1 9 Sets the number of layers in which ink is to be applied DRYING TIME P 3 18 SCAN 0 0 19 9 sec Sets the time to wait for ink drying Draw END 0 999 sec AUTO CUT P 3 28 ON OFF Cuts the media automatically after printing PRE FEED P 3 28 ON OFF Feeds the media back and forth before printing When sticky media is used select ON MARGIN P 3 19 LEFT 10 ...

Page 68: ... LEVEL AUTO CLEANING P 3 22 ON INTERVAL 10 1000 10000 mm Sets the auto cleaning of the print head every completion of printing TYPE NORMAL SOFT HARD OFF Print CLEANING P 3 24 ON INTERVAL 10 1000 10000 mm Sets the auto cleaning of the print head in printing TYPE NORMAL SOFT HARD OFF MEDIA DETECT P 3 26 DETECT METHOD SELECT WIDTH Sets the method for detecting the media CUTTING DETECT NONE BOTH EDGE ...

Page 69: ...the CONSTANT lamps light and the preset temperatures have been reached and then start correction On completion of MEDIA COMP during use of a roll media the media returns to the printing origin Then the roll media in the rear of this machine will slacken Before printing take up the slack in the roll media by hand a loose roll media can result in an inferior image quality When printing is to be perf...

Page 70: ...tion that a spacing between two lines is getting closer The band moves by approx 0 1mm every when the compensative value is changed by 20 8 Press the key Print and check the compensation pattern once again Compensate it according to the operations of the step 7 if compensation is required 9 Press the key several times to end 1 MED I A COMP PR I NT S T ART e n t PR I NT I NG P L E A SE WA I T 1 MED...

Page 71: ...d on the correction amount immediately 4 Press the key The value entered here will be invalid when pressing key in stead of key 5 Press the key The changed value is registered The value entered here will be valid temporarily when pressing key in stead of key If performing media detection again or turning OFF the power supply the correction value will be cleared F EED COMP ENS A T I ON 0 REMOT E 1 ...

Page 72: ...ter temperature begins to drop to the preheat temperature Set value NONE 0 90min 10min unit The preheat temperature is preset and cannot be changed If the machine receives data at the preheat temperature the heaters automatically raise their temperatures up to the preset levels and then the machine starts printing When NONE is selected the temperatures do not drop to the pre heat level OFF TIME Th...

Page 73: ...the keys Item selecting by the keys Time setting by the keys 12 Press the key 13 Press the key several times to end It returns to the local mode Use this machine at 20 35 C to ensure reliable printing The heater temperatures may not rise to the set values depending on the ambient temperature 1 MED I A COMP e n t 1 HE A T ER e n t PRE PRT POS T 2 5 C 2 5 C 3 5 C PRE PRT POS T 3 5 C 4 0 C 5 0 C Set ...

Page 74: ...coated media or media on which ink is slow to dry set the heater tem peratures so that the ink fixing and drying characteristics will be improved Wait until the CONSTANT lamps light up Set the heater temperatures P 3 8 Correct the media feed rate P 3 5 Yes No Is media wrinkled Test printing Does media stick to platen Does beading occur END Lower the heater temperatures Raise the heater temperature...

Page 75: ...nity of 100 magenta area signifies that media feeding has been adjusted properly In the blue area 100 magenta 100 cyan however speckled patterns and banding occur This band ing is a result of beading If heater temperatures are low or the ink capacity ink limit of the media is low the first dot does not solidify before the second dot lands on the media As a result dots bond to each other and uneven...

Page 76: ...21 white ink Usable on Firmware Ver 1 30 or later Setting of the print quality 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Press the key 3 Select the type 1 4 by pressing the keys then press the key 4 Select PRINT MODE by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select an item to be set 1 Select DRAFT QUALITY or FINE QUALITY DRAFT QUALITY is selected here by pressing the keys 2 Press the key 7 Select the print...

Page 77: ...ct the number of passes referring to Combina tions of Settable factors 10 Press the key several times to end Combinations of Settable factors DRAFT quality FINE quality Resolution dpi 4 colors 6 colors Resolution dpi 4 colors 6 colors Pass Speed Pass Speed Pass Speed Pass Speed 540x720 dpi 4 Hi SPEED Normal SPEED 8 Hi SPEED Normal SPEED 720x540 6 Hi SPEED Normal SPEED 6 Hi SPEED Normal SPEED 8 16 ...

Page 78: ... key 4 Select the scanning direction by press ing the keys Set value Uni D Bi D 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end 1 PR I NT MODE DRA F T QUA L I T Y e n t 1 PR I NT MODE SCAN D I RECT I ON e n t 1 PR I NT MODE SCAN D I RECT I ON U n i D 1 PR I NT MODE SCAN D I RECT I ON B i D 1 PR I NT MODE SCAN D I RECT I ON e n t ...

Page 79: ... Select ON OFF by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end UNI DIRECTIONAL BI DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is OFF Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is ON UNI DIRECTIONAL BI DIRECTIONAL 1 PR I NT MODE DRA F T QUA L I T Y e n t 1 PR I NT MODE L OG I CA L SE E K e n t 1 PR I NT MODE L OG I CA L SE E K ON 1 PR I NT MODE L OG I CA L SE E K OF F 1 PR I ...

Page 80: ...rger number is set for LEVEL 1 to 3 time interval between printing with white ink and printing with color ink becomes long If a large number is set for LEVEL drying property of white ink goes up but printing time becomes long This function can be set only when SS21 ink 6 colors white is filled Printing time is about two times longer than normal printing When printing on the following condition as ...

Page 81: ...Setting print mode 3 17 3 Convenient use 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end 1 PR I NT MODE Wh i t e L a y P r t e n t ...

Page 82: ...ess the key in the local mode 2 Press the key 3 Select the type 1 4 by pressing the keys then press the key 4 Select DRYING TIME by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Set the drying time by pressing the keys Item selecting by the keys Time setting by the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T S E T UP S E L EC T T Y P E 1 1 DRY I NG T I ME e n t SCAN D ...

Page 83: ...e keys 5 Press the key 6 Set a right and left margin by pressing the keys Item selecting by the keys Margin setting by the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end Pay attention to that printing may start on the media press if a right and left margin is set to 5 mm or less when the media press is used in printing FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T S E T UP S E L EC T T Y P E 1 1 MARG I N e ...

Page 84: ... the keys then press the key 4 Select PRIORITY by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select the set value by pressing the keys Set value INDIVIDUALLY ALL HOST ALL PANEL Proceed to the step 7 when INDIVIDUALLY is selected Press the key then proceed to the step 11 when either ALL HOST or ALL PANEL is selected 7 Press the key The setting display for the media compensation is displayed FUNCT I ON S E...

Page 85: ...n items Be sure to press the key to register the setting 10 Set other items by the same operations as the step 8 and 9 11 Press the key several times to end Even when setting has been made to give priority to the host the settings made on the machine become effective if there is no instruction from the host 1 PR I OR I T Y MED I A COMP P ANE L ...

Page 86: ...aning is performed every printing on the specified length of media When operation interval is 1000 mm example 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Press the key 3 Select the type 1 4 by pressing the keys then press the key 4 Select AUTO CLEANING by pressing the keys 5 Press the key Print length 1 6 m Cleaning 3rd time Print length 0 0 m Cleaning 1st time Print length 0 8 m No cleaning Print length ...

Page 87: ...ss the key 10 Press the key several times to end This function does not operate when ink near end occurs Solve the ink near end referring to P 1 12 Depending on the conditions of the heads etc the defective printing could not be recovered even performing this function In this case contact our service office or distributor 1 AU TO CRE AN I NG S E T UP ON I N T ERVA L T Y PE 1 0 0 0mm NORMA L I N T ...

Page 88: ...keys then press the key 4 Select Print CLEANING by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select ON by pressing the keys Proceed to the step 9 when OFF is selected 7 Press the key 8 Set an interval of cleaning and cleaning type by pressing the keys Item selecting by the keys Interval and Type setting by the keys FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T S E T UP S E L EC T T Y P E 1 1 P r i n t C L EAN I NG e n t 1 P...

Page 89: ...eral times to end This function does not operate when ink near end occurs Solve the ink near end referring to P 1 12 Depending on the conditions of the heads etc the defective printing could not be recovered even performing this function In this case contact our service office or distributor ...

Page 90: ...alue by pressing the keys SELECT Select either a roll media or leaf media by pressing the keys when the media is detected WIDTH The width of media is only detected without any key input when the media is detected Detecting is started automatically by lowering the clamp lever 8 Press the key 9 Select CUTTING DETECT by pressing the key FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T S E T UP S E L EC T T Y P E 1 1 MED I A...

Page 91: ...keys Set value BOTH EDGE LEFT EDGE RIGHT EDGE NONE 12 Press the key 13 Press the key several times to end If the set value is set to others than BOTH EDGE in CUTTING DETECT although the cut ting time is shortened cutting remainders may happen due to the media skew 1 MED I A DE T EC T DE T EC T BOTH EDGE ...

Page 92: ...key 4 Select an item for setting by pressing the keys Select it referring to the list of settings 5 Press the key 6 Select the set value by pressing the keys Select it referring to the list of settings 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end The set value is maintained even when the power is tuned OFF FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T S E T UP S E L EC T T Y P E 1 ...

Page 93: ...before printing ON OFF Setting of Margins Setting a left margin on the media Refer to P 3 19 Setting a right margin on the media Setting of Color patterns Setting whether color patterns are printed at the right end of media or not ON OFF Setting of Refreshing Setting the refreshing level of head 0 3 Setting of Adsorption Setting the force adsorbing a media STRONG STANDARD Little WEAK WEAK OFF Sett...

Page 94: ...ype 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Press the key 3 Select the type 1 4 by pressing the keys then press the key 4 Select SETUP RESET by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Press the key The set is initialized 7 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T S E T UP S E L EC T T Y P E 1 1 S E T UP RE SE T e n t 1 S E T UP RE SE T RE SE T e n t ...

Page 95: ... SCAN DIR Setting the deployment direction of the test pattern when performing test printing repeatedly CART PRIORITY 3 3 This function is valid only when the 4 color ink set is used INK LEVEL EXP DATE Setting a cartridge to be used first for double car tridge automatic change function ROOM TEMP 4 4 This function is available for the firmware Ver 4 60 and later Not wait ARR Wait arrival Sets the o...

Page 96: ... 3 Press the key twice 4 Select the item to be set by pressing the keys STOP TIME Setting the time from the completion of printing until the exhaust fan is stopped RENEW Select this to operate the fan 5 Press the key 6 Select the set value by pressing the keys STOP TIME 0 240 seconds or continuous running RENEW Select ON to operate and OFF to stop the operation 7 Press the key 8 Press the key seve...

Page 97: ... local mode 2 Select MACHINE SETUP by pressing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Select DRYNESS FEED by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select ON OFF by pressing the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP ENT MACH I NE SETUP DEODOR I Z E F AN e n t MACH I NE SETUP DRYNE SS F E ED e n t DRYNE SS F E ED S E T UP ON ...

Page 98: ...ode 2 Select MACHINE SETUP by pressing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Select STAMP SETUP by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select ON OFF by pressing the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP ENT MACH I NE SETUP DEODOR I Z E F AN e n t MACH I NE SETUP S T AMP S E T UP e n t S T AMP S E T UP S T AMP OF F ...

Page 99: ...3 35 Machine settings 3 Convenient use Examples of Output ...

Page 100: ...y 6 Select the set value by pressing the keys FEED DIR Deployed in the feed longitudinal direction of the media setting at the time of purchase SCAN DIR Deployed in the scan crosswise direction of the media Media feed direction when the setting value is FEED DIR when the setting value is SCAN DIR FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP ENT MACH I NE SETUP DEODOR I Z E F AN e n t MACH I...

Page 101: ...3 37 Machine settings 3 Convenient use 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end ...

Page 102: ...isplayed for a moment and printing starts Wait arrival After the error message is displayed wait until the room temperature reaches the proper value Then printing starts 7 Press the key Press the key several times to end the setting For the details of the usable temperature range refer to P 6 3 Available temp If the room temperature is out of the usable temperature range at the start of printing t...

Page 103: ...p 7 when OFF is selected 5 Press the key to set BACK FEED 6 Select ON OFF by pressing the keys When the media return feeding is set ON the media fed by the confirmation feeding is slightly returned If it is not desirable to return the media set it to OFF 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP 2 ENT CON F I RM F E ED F E ED ON CON F ...

Page 104: ...ble only for time up to 8 hours earlier than the presently indi cated time If future time is set by mistake the previously set time can be set back by the following opera tions in step 7 1 Press the key in step 7 The input time and the previously set time are indi cated 2 Press the key Only one change of previous setting can be set back The time before changed is proceeding by the elapsed time FUN...

Page 105: ...y 4 Select UNIT SETUP by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select the unit by pressing the keys Item selecting by the keys Unit setting by the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP 2 ENT MACH I NE SETUP 2 CON F I RM F E ED e n t MACH I NE SETUP 2 UN I T SE T UP e n t T EMP L ENGT H C mm MACH I NE SETUP 2 UN I T SE T UP e n t...

Page 106: ... 3 Press the key 4 Select MACHINE NAME by pressing the keys 5 Press the key 6 Select the machine name 01 99 by pressing the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP 2 ENT MACH I NE SETUP 2 CON F I RM F E ED e n t MACH I NE SETUP 2 MACH I NE NAME e n t MACH I NE NAME J V 3 3 0 1 e n t MACH I NE NAME J V 3 3 1 0 e n t MACH I NE SET...

Page 107: ...ress the key 6 Select ON OFF by pressing the keys 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end A buzzer sound at Error Warning Operation completion cannot be cancelled even when the setting is turned to OFF FUNCT I ON S E T UP EN T FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SETUP 2 ENT MACH I NE SETUP 2 CON F I RM F E ED e n t MACH I NE SETUP 2 K E Y BU Z Z ER e n t K E Y BU Z Z ER S E T UP ON K E Y BU Z Z ER S...

Page 108: ... once set YES for extension cannot be changed the setting To extend multiple inks expiry month at a time set the expired ink cartridges and then set the extension Extension of ink expiry month may lower the print image quality or print quality such as color difference or banding Please understand them when extending ink expiry month When initial filling the ink expired more than two months ago can...

Page 109: ...rintable continuously Not printable continuously Not printable Unusable A message Expiration 2MONTH or COMPLETELY EXPIRED appears on the display and the cartridge lamp lights in red A message Expiration 1MONTH appears on the display and the cartridge lamp blinks in red A message Expiration appears February March April May or later Septem ber Printable continuously Not printable continuously Printa...

Page 110: ...he keys INK LEVEL Low ink cartridge is used first EXP DATE Close to date ink cartridge is used first 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end When expired ink cartridge is set the expired cartridge is used first regardless of the setting below When the optional bulk ink system MBIS is used and the MBIS is set in both slots the set ting below is effective When both an ink cartridge and ...

Page 111: ...the key 4 Press the key It enters in the LOCAL or the REMOTE mode Usually when both an ink cartridge and the bulk ink system MBIS are set in the supply path of the same color the ink in the bulk ink system MBIS is used first This setting is only available for 4 color set If supply path does not have both ink cartridge and the bulk ink system MBIS this function cannot be set Pull out the ink cartri...

Page 112: ...ayed one by one in the order of occurrence MAINTE HISTORY Displays the records of the date and time when maintenance functions were used It displays chiefly manual cleaning functions or automatic cleaning func tions by ROUTINE SETUP or SLEEP SET UP PRT modeHISTORY Displays the information printing conditions of the online printing that has been performed up to now since power on Max 50 Using or ke...

Page 113: ... of maintenance VERSION Displaying the ver sion information such as F W or the like PRT modeHISTORY Displaying the resolu tion the length printed or the like Displaying the date printed Serial Dealer No Displaying Serial No Dealer No ERROR H I STORY 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 5 ERROR 0 9 HDC ERROR 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 5 CARR I AGE OUT JV3 3 1 6 0 V5 0 0 MRL I I I V1 2 0 0 1 7 2 0 x 1 0 8 0 1 2 Bd Vd x...

Page 114: ...3 50 ...

Page 115: ... ink 4 18 DISCHARGE WASH 4 19 Initial ink fill up 4 21 If the Positions of Dots Shift 4 23 Preventing nozzle clogging while power off 4 25 Setting refreshing interval in Sleep mode 4 25 Setting tube washing interval in Sleep mode 4 26 Setting cleaning interval in Sleep mode 4 27 Setting Routine operations 4 28 Setting Routine wiping operations in Standby mode 4 28 Setting Refreshing interval in St...

Page 116: ...k flushing periodically while printing output is suspended for an extended period of time When printing is to be suspended for a long time turn off only the power switch in the front of the machine leave the main power switch at the rear of the machine turned ON in the position of and leave the power cable connected If organic solvent ink is mixed with water or alcohol coagulation occurs Do not wi...

Page 117: ... lint paper dust or the like caused by cutting medias For a conspicuous stain wipe it off with a soft hair brush a dry cloth a paper towel or the like If it is stained with ink wipe it off with a paper towel containing a little amount of the cleaning solution Before starting to clean the platen make sure that the platen has cooled adequately Be sure to clean the slot for media pressing the slot fo...

Page 118: ... of the head is cleaned move the carriage to the left end by the operations of step 1 of P 4 16 Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts and then clean it Cleaning the media press Media feeding may not operate properly in printing if cutting waste dust or the like is accumulated on the media press nor may print properly if dust or the like sticks to the nozzle Clean the media press periodica...

Page 119: ... carriage moves onto the platen 3 Open the front cover then remove the wiper Pull out the wiper by holding the projections at both ends Tools required for Maintenance Cleaning solution When solvent ink is used Cleaning solution MS2 ES3 HS kit SPC 0369 When aqueous ink is used Cleaning Liquid Bottle Kit A29 SPC 0137 Clean stick Gloves Goggles Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves for work...

Page 120: ...e wiper cover off with a clean stick dipped in the cleaning solution 8 Close the front cover then press the key After performing the initial operation the machine returns to LOCAL mode Performing the station maintenance without key ST MAINTENANCE is selectable from the local mode by using the key not by pressing the key Press the key in the local mode Select MAINTE NANCE by press ing the keys Pres...

Page 121: ...stall the wiper by holding the projections at both ends 6 Close the front cover then press the key After performing the initial operation the machine returns to LOCAL mode The wiper to be newly installed is available as an option Order it from your dealer or a sales office of MIMAKI Do not select WIPER EXCHANGE at any time other than when the wiper is to be replaced Once it is selected the number ...

Page 122: ...f the cleaning solution is started When the following messages are indicated check the waste ink tank and then operate it referring to P 4 42 If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed according to the situa tion C o n f i r m a w a s t e t a n k C o n t i n u e E x c h a n g e C o n f i r m a w a s t e t a n k E x c h a n g e e n t HD MA I NT ENANCE Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d e n t Ma i n...

Page 123: ...the keys 4 Press the key 2 Select MaintWashLiquid by pressing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Select DISCHARGE by pressing the keys 5 Press the key Proceed to the step 7 when the cartridge has been removed 6 Remove the cartridge 7 Press the key Discharging of the cleaning solution is started HD MA I NT ENANCE Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d e n t Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d F I L L I NG UP e n t Ma i n t W...

Page 124: ...aning solution Aqueous ink SPC 0137 Solvent ink SPC 0369 3 Insert it in the original position by holding the projections at both ends of the wiper 5 Press the key Make sure the followings in advance Is NEAR END or INK END displayed The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed in washing At this time washing is unable to operate if the ink end or near end is detected Replace it with a cartridge undetec...

Page 125: ...creen on the right is displayed only for the duration set in the step 8 It returns to the local mode after the duration When nozzle missing is not cleared even after this washing is carried out several times exe cute When Nozzle clogged after cleaning P 4 18 and DISCHARGE WASH P 4 19 Contact a distributor or our sales office a service call unless the missing is cleared even after the above Perform...

Page 126: ...p with the cleaning solution The cleaning solution is applied by drops when the is pressed When the is pressed again drops stop During the idle absorbing is interrupted repeat the drops several times to fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the solution overflows from the cap When the following messages are indicated check the waste ink tank and then operate it referring to P 4 42 If...

Page 127: ...the idle absorbing is performed for 30 seconds Perform the followings unless the cleaning solution has been filled in the machine 1 Perform the operations until the step 4 2 Fill the cap with the cleaning solution by using a syringe 3 Perform the operations from the step 6 B e i n g I n i t i a l i z e d P L E A SE WA I T L OCA L 1 ...

Page 128: ...PC 0369 3 Insert it in the original position by holding the projections at both ends of the wiper Check the follow ings in advance Is NEAR END or NEAR END displayed The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed in washing At this time washing is unable to operate if the ink end or near end is detected Replace it with a cartridge undetected for the ink end or the like When the following messages are ind...

Page 129: ...of the nozzle cleaning the head moves to above the platen 10 Open the front cover 11 Press the key to fill the cap with the cleaning solution The cleaning solution is applied to the cap by drops when the is pressed When the is pressed again drops stop During the idle absorbing is interrupted repeat the drops several times to fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the solution overflow...

Page 130: ...chine body 2 Open the maintenance cover 1 Turn four screws that fix the maintenance cover to the left and remove them 2 Remove the maintenance cover If the maintenance cover is hard to remove use the supplied screwdriver 3 Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a clean stick Tools required for cleaning Clean stick Gloves Goggles Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves for works...

Page 131: ...en press the key It returns to the local mode after the initial opera tion When SS21 ink is used the ink sticks around the wiper easily Clean the wiper and surround ings about twice in a week it varies depending on frequency of use of machine C l o s e a c o v e r COVER OPEN PRESS ENT KEY Be i n g I n i t i a l i z e d PLEASE WA I T ...

Page 132: ...t MAINTENANCE by pressing the keys then press the key 3 Select HD MAINTENANCE by pressing the keys 4 Press the key 2 Press the key Ink filling is automatically started It returns to the display on the right when the ink filling is completed 3 Press the key several times to end FILL UP INK Supplies ink to correct nozzle clogging DISCHARGE WASH Washes the heads dampers and ink tubes cleaning solutio...

Page 133: ...sorbing of the cleaning solution is started The display on the right is displayed after absorb ing To use this function the dedicated cleaning solution P 4 2 Notes on cleaning solution is required In addition before performing the work check whether ink to be filled again remains or not When the following messages are indicated check the waste ink tank and then operate it referring to P 4 42 If Wa...

Page 134: ... tridge The ink left in the head or tube is discharged to the waste ink tank The right display on the right is displayed after dis charging Check the condition of waste ink tank and then select whether the washing is terminated or restarted When the washing is restarted return to the step 5 by pressing the key 9 Press the key 10 Press the key several times to end D I SCHARGE 0 0 0 0 S e t Wa s h i...

Page 135: ...g BOOT 2 Select the ink type to be filled by press ing the keys To check the state of the cartridge press the key P 5 5 3 Select the ink set a filling color to be filled by pressing the keys You cannot change the current ink set to other ink set yourselves If you want to change the ink set contact sales office of MIMAKI 4 Press the key BOOT J V 3 3 1 6 0 V P l e a s e Wa i t I NK T YP E E S 3 S o ...

Page 136: ...or other ink errors occur it does not start ink filling If ink filling is not started in step 5 1 Press the key to go back to the display of step 2 2 Press the key to check the state of the ink cartridge 3 Solve an ink error or others P 5 5 operate from step 2 again If blurring or missing is found in printing after initial fill of ink Head Cleaning P 2 24 or Filling up ink P 4 18 S e t E S 3 4 c o...

Page 137: ...ct DROP POSITION by pressing the keys 4 Press the key 3 Press the key to start the pat tern printing Plural pattern types are printed in order of printed called as Pattern 1 2 3 4 Correct the dot position of the pattern 1 by pressing the keys Correction value 40 to 40 Check the test pattern A correction value is at the position where an outward way and a return way are on one line If the correctio...

Page 138: ...If the Positions of Dots Shift 4 24 6 As the same as the step 4 correct the dot position of the from pat tern 2 then press the key 7 Press the key several times to end ...

Page 139: ... Set value OFF 1 168 hours 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end Function name Descriptions REFRESH Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically PUMP TUBE WASH Set the interval at which cleaning of the pump tubes is to be per formed periodically CLEANING Set the cleaning type and the interval at which cleaning operation is to be performed periodical...

Page 140: ...e key 2 Select PUMP TUBE WASH by press ing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Set the tube washing interval by press ing the keys Set value OFF 1 168 hours 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end When the cleaning solution has not been filled in the machine the right display is displayed at the step 5 Fill the cleaning solution P 4 8 then redo the operations from the step 1 S L EE P S E T UP ...

Page 141: ...s the key 3 Select SLEEP SETUP by pressing the keys 4 Press the key 2 Select CLEANING by pressing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Set the cleaning interval by pressing the keys Set value OFF 1 168 hours 5 Press the key The selection display of the cleaning type is dis played 6 Select the cleaning type by pressing the keys Set value NORMAL SOFT HARD 7 Press the key 8 Press the key several times to end S...

Page 142: ...erature of the print heater and the ambient temperature is the more easily ink can condense 1 Select ROUTINE SETUP of the maintenance menu 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Select MAINTENANCE by pressing the keys then press the key 3 Select ROUTINE SETUP by pressing the keys 2 Press the key 3 Press the key Function name Descriptions ROUTINE WIPING While printing the nozzle surface is wiped with ...

Page 143: ... difference by pressing the keys The ROUTINE WIPING function is activated when the setting temperature of the print heater is higher than the ambient temperature and the difference is larger than the value of TEMP difference 10 Press the key 11 Press the key several times to end ROU T I NE W I P I NG SCAN COUN T 5 0 ROU T I NE W I P I NG SCAN COUN T 4 0 ROU T I NE W I P I NG SCAN COUN T e n t ROU ...

Page 144: ...he keys then press the key 3 Select ROUTINE SETUP by pressing the keys 4 Press the key 2 Select REFRESH by pressing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Set the refreshing interval by pressing the keys Set value OFF 1 168 hours 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end ROU T I NE SE T UP RE F RE SH e n t ROU T I NE SE T UP RE F RE SH i n t e r v a l 1 h ROU T I NE SE T UP RE F RE SH i n t e r v a...

Page 145: ...s 3 Press the key 4 Set the tube washing interval by press ing the keys Set value OFF 1 168 hours 5 Press the key 6 Press the key several times to end This function is operable only under the condition that the machine is left in the following dis plays When the cleaning solution has not been filled in the machine the right display is displayed at the step 5 Fill the cleaning solution P 4 8 then r...

Page 146: ...ection display of the cleaning type is dis played 6 Select the cleaning type by pressing the keys Set value NORMAL SOFT HARD 7 Press the key This function does not operate when the error message relating to ink such as NEAR END or INK END is displayed While this function is being executed the display indicates the progress of head cleaning and no key operation is available P 2 24 Head Cleaning Thi...

Page 147: ...Setting Routine operations 4 33 4 Routine Maintenance 8 Press the key several times to end ...

Page 148: ... the keys 2 Press the key 3 Set the wiper level by pressing the keys Set value 1 10 10 10 4 Press the key 5 Press the key several times to end 10 10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when wiping has been performed the standard number of times Initial value 9 10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when wiping has been performed nine tenths of the standard number of times 8 10 Displays the w...

Page 149: ...ing amount display is turned to ON The media remaining amount is displayed in the remote mode The print length is displayed when a leaf media is used When the media remaining amount display is turned to OFF The media remaining amount is not displayed in the remote mode The media feed during printing or with any of the JOG keys is reflected on media remaining amount Input the media length initial v...

Page 150: ...to the Step 2 screen When pressing key it will return to the local mode 4 Press the key Start printing of the media remaining amount When the printing completes it will return to the local mode Set MEDIA RESIDUAL to ON P 4 35 When changing the media it is recommended to print the remaining amount to the currently used media If you print the media remaining amount in advance for using the changed m...

Page 151: ...zzle cleaning function 1 2 Performs cleaning 2 1 The operation is the same as the CUSTODY WASH of ST MAINTENANCE Leaving time three minutes 2 The operation equivalent of Hard cleaning of the head cleaning is performed on each color P 2 24 LEVEL2 Performs maintenance in the following order 1 Performs the automatic nozzle cleaning function 1 2 Fills the white ink 3 Performs cleaning 2 LEVEL3 Perform...

Page 152: ...is removed the white ink remaining in the machine is discharged After discharging the screen shown on the right appears 8 Set the white ink cartridge 9 White ink filling starts Filling time of LEVEL2 is different from LEVEL3 When LEVEL2 is selected filling time becomes shorter 10 Perform cleaning If you shake it too strong the pack inside may be damaged and it may cause ink leakage Therefore perfo...

Page 153: ...essage warning preventing color material settling is displayed to inform you of it When the time to shake the ink cartridge has come When you use MBIS it is not displayed When the time to perform ink filling This message is displayed when the machine is in the local mode or when you switch it from the remote mode to the local mode This does not terminate printing or interfere with continue printin...

Page 154: ...rtridge cannot be beaten enough Tilt the cartridge until it becomes vertical If you shake the ink cartridge too strong it may damage the inside pack and it may cause ink leakage Be careful about it When the cartridge is new shake it before taking it out of bag When the cartridge is in use be sure to wear the gloves press waste close to the inserted side and shake it If the remaining amount of ink ...

Page 155: ...on the power supply When you press the key the message goes out You can check the current head height with the procedures below 1 Press the key in LOCAL 2 Press the key several times to display Head height and then check HEAD HEIGHT Thin The head height is 2mm HEAD HEIGHT Thick The head height is 3mm HEAD HEIGHT Thin The head height is 4mm HEAD HEIGHT Thick The head height is 5mm For the head heig...

Page 156: ...g the key The ink discharging amount is reset When the waste ink tank has room 1 Select Continue by pressing the key The ink discharging amount is not reset In this case the message of P 4 43 Check message in Local mode is displayed when it returns to the local mode When the waste ink tank is full The right message is displayed 1 Replace the waste ink tank P 4 44 then press the key The ink dischar...

Page 157: ...etup menu 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Select MACHINE SETUP by pressing the keys then press the key 3 Select Waste Ink Warning by pressing the keys 4 Press the key 2 Select OFF by pressing the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press the key several times to end The check message is not displayed when the waste ink tank warning is set to OFF Be sure to check the ink remaining amount within the waste in...

Page 158: ...n release a lock 2 Open the waste ink tank guard frontward 2 Pull it frontward to remove by holding the waste ink tank handle Put a cap on the waste ink tank removed 3 Replace the waste ink tank 1 Prepare a new waste ink tank SPC 0117 2 Insert the waste ink tank by holding a handle of the tank L OCA L 1 0 1 C h e c k w a s t e i n k MN T Waste ink tank guard Lift then pull it frontward Cap Waste i...

Page 159: ...ange of the maintenance menu 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Select MAINTENANCE by pressing the keys then press the key 3 Select Ink Tank Exchange by pressing the keys 6 Press the key The ink discharging amount that is controlled by the machine is reset and the message is can celled 7 Press the key several times to end Hole Hook I n k T a n k E x c h a n g e E XCHANGE e n t ...

Page 160: ...lace white ink of SS21 from SS21W to SS21W 2 follow the exhibit Before using new White Ink SS21 W2 D201848 When washing use a special cleaning solution cartridge sold separately Wash with the proper cleaning solution cartridge for the used ink type Discharge the remaining ink in the machine and Wash the head or the tube See P 4 19 DISCHARGE WASH Fill ink See P 4 21 Initial ink fill up Ink type to ...

Page 161: ...move the cutter unit 3 Mount a new cutter unit 4 Fasten the screw of the cutter unit to secure the cutter unit The blade is sharp Be careful not to hurt yourself or anyone else Keep the cutter blades away from the reach of children Be sure to dispose of the worn out cutter blades according to the applicable national and local laws and regulations When replacing the cutter blade it is recommended t...

Page 162: ...Replacing the cutter blade 4 48 4 Close the front cover 5 Press the key The machine returns to LOCAL mode ...

Page 163: ...d on the LCD Troubleshooting 5 2 Power does not turn on 5 2 The machine does not start printing 5 2 Media get jammed media is soiled 5 3 HEAT or CONSTANT LED does not light up 5 3 Image quality is poor 5 4 Nozzle is clogged 5 4 Ink cartridge warning appears 5 5 Warning Error Messages 5 6 Warning messages 5 6 Error messages 5 9 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting ...

Page 164: ...hine properly It can also occur when the printing function does not work properly or the media is not set correctly Has the power cable been connected between the machine and a power plug socket Securely connect the power cable Is the main switch ON Turn on the main switch P 2 4 Is the power switch located on the front of machine ON Turn on the power switch on the front of the machine Is the corre...

Page 165: ...ic operation Is a recommended media used Use recommended media Is the media not curled or bent ends Avoid using any media with curls or bent ends Yes Is the media hanging down along the platen Use a take up device or re load the media on the machine Except Type B P 2 6 P 2 13 Is the power to the machine ON Turn on the power to the machine P 2 4 Yes Is the heater temperature setting effec tive Set ...

Page 166: ...e direction of travel of the heads 1 Execute the head cleaning P 2 24 2 Perform maintenance of the inside of the station P 4 5 3 Execute the MEDIA COMP function P 3 5 4 If any pieces of paper or dust is attached on the path of the heads such as media press remove it Characters are double or triple printed in the media feed direction 1 Execute the MEDIA COMP function P 3 5 Disagreement in print pos...

Page 167: ...by the following operations P 5 7 1 Press the key in the local mode 2 Press the key When two or more cartridge troubles occur warnings can be displayed in turn by pressing the or key Press the key or key to return to the display of the remaining amount of ink Once cartridge trouble is displayed do not leave the ink cartridge without replacing it for a long time otherwise the machine will lose the ...

Page 168: ...ogging observed perform the operations of P 4 10 Washing of Head nozzle A heater is disconnected This example shows that pre heater is disconnected Contact your local distributor to call for service The thermistor of a heater is defec tive This example shows that the thermistor of pre heater is defec tive Ink for one supply path has been nearly used up Replace the cartridge for the supply path cor...

Page 169: ... and install it again If the same warning message still appears contact your local distributor to call for service The ink of the ink cartridge is differ ent in type from the ink currently supplied Check the ink type of the cartridge gener ating the warning The ink of the ink cartridge is differ ent in color from the ink currently supplied Check the ink color of the cartridge gener ating the warni...

Page 170: ...own of pigment is displayed Perform spot color maintenance The waste ink tank is nearly full Replace the waste ink tank then execute MAINTENANCE Ink Tank Exchange P 4 44 The cleaning liquid cartridge is empty Replace the cleaning solution cartridge with a new one The cleaning liquid cartridge has not been installed Install the cleaning solution cartridge There is trouble with cleaning liquid cartr...

Page 171: ... circuit board system SD RAM An error in heads was detected Abnormal temperature was detected An error in heads was detected Abnormal voltage was detected An error occurred in the linear encoder Counting was unable An error occurred in the linear encoder Error in the mounting direction An error occurred in the linear encoder Read out count error An error occurred in the circuit board system FPGA P...

Page 172: ...in communication between the host computer and the interface board for USB2 0 connec tion An error occurred in communication between the host computer and the machine for USB2 0 connection Improper operation was conducted on the operation panel Perform correct operations It is being tried to change settings for functions though there remains received data that has not yet been printed Print all th...

Page 173: ...turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again contact your local distributor to call for ser vice The head is not connected An error occurred on the head slider board The head is not MIMAKI genuine A SD RAM of the size required for the machine has not been equipped Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again contact...

Page 174: ...r message appears again contact your local distributor to call for ser vice The head heater is disconnected Trouble has occurred with the thermistor of the head heater An error was detected during scan ning operation A system error occurred ERROR 2 1 1 H e a dWARM T EMP ERROR 2 1 1 H e a dWARM BRE A K ERROR 2 1 1 H e a dWARM T HERM ERROR 2 5 0 Y COORD I NA T E S ERROR 2 5 1 S Y S T EM ERROR ...

Page 175: ...attaches a list of the specifications and a list of the functions of this printer Machine specifications 6 2 Ink specifications 6 4 Sheet for inquiry 6 5 Warning labels 6 6 Function Flowchart 6 8 CHAPTER 6 Appendix ...

Page 176: ...olors are used White and silver One 220 cc cartridge for each color Other colors One 440 cc cartridge for each color 6 color set of cartridges 440cc 1 cartridge for each color 440 cc 1 color 2 cartridges 880cc only for magenta and cyanogen 6 colors white color installed White 2x220cc cartridges 440cc 1 color Other colors 1x440cc cartridge for each color 440cc 1 color 4 color set installed 440cc 2 ...

Page 177: ...ten surface 2 levels adjustable Cutting of media Cutting of Y direction by the head cutter Cutting accuracy steps 0 5 mm or less Media delivery Take up device supplied as a standard accessory switching possible between face in and face out Waste ink tank Bottle type 2 000 cc Interface USB 2 0 Command MRL III Noise during standby Less than 58 dB FAST A Front Rear Left Right 1 m during continuous pr...

Page 178: ...idge is used 5 When Eco PA1 ink cartridge Sb51 ink cartridge is used Ink capacity 220cc 440cc per cartridge Shelf life SS21 Ink 1 year from the date of manufacture at room temperature ES3 Ink Two years from the date of manufacture at room temperature Within three months after opening the package Aqueous pigment ink 1 year from the date of manufacture at room temperature Sublimation dye ink 1 year ...

Page 179: ... the following necessary items and then fax the sheet to our sales office Company name Person in charge Telephone number machine model Operating OS Machine information 1 1 Refer to Confirming Machine information of Convenient using then fill in necessary information P 3 48 Error message Contents of inquiry ...

Page 180: ...machine Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office When the front cover is open Stuck on right and left media press ...

Page 181: ...Warning labels 6 7 6 Appendix No Reorder Label 1 M901549 2 M903239 3 M903330 4 M903405 5 M904810 ...

Page 182: ... POST 3 5 C 4 0 C 5 0 C 4 0 C 4 0 C 5 0 C OF F OF F OF F TEST DRAW SCAN D I R e n t TEST DRAW C L EAN I NG TYPE NORMA L CL EAN I NG ACT I VE 0 0 0 0 DATA CL EAR ENT DATA CL EAR USER TYPE CHANGE TYPE 1 2 e n t ES 3 MMCCYYKK REMA I N 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 HEAD HE I GHT TH I N MED I A WI DTH 1 0 0 0mm J V 3 3 1 6 0 V 1 0 0 MRL I I I V 1 0 0 TEST DRAW FEED D I R e n t ...

Page 183: ... f I NK M C K Co l o r o f I NK M C K WRONG CARTR I DGE M C K NO CARTR I DGE M C K E x p i r a t i o n 2MONTH M C K I NK REMA I N ZERO M C K I NK END M C K I NK NEAR END M C K E x p i r a t i o n 1MONTH M C K E x p i r a t i o n M C K MED I A RES I DUA L DRAW ENT Only when MEDIA RESIDUAL is ON ...

Page 184: ...an ent Portugues ent FUNCT I ON I NFORMAT I ON ENT INFORMATION FUNCT I ON D I SP L AY ENT D I SP L AY J a p a n e s e e n t FUNCT I ON SETUP ENT SETUP FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SE TUP 2 ENT MACHINE SET 2 FUNCT I ON MACH I NE SE TUP ENT MACHINE SET FUNCT I ON MA I NTENANCE ENT MAINTENANCE ...

Page 185: ...6 11 Function Flowchart 6 Appendix To P 6 12 To P 6 18 To P 6 24 To P 6 25 To P 6 26 ...

Page 186: ...1 MED I A COMP e n t SETUP 1 MED I A COMP PR I NT START e n t 1 HEATER e n t 1 HEATER SET TEMP e n t 1 PR I NT MODE e n t 1 PR I NT MODE DRAF T QUA L I TY e n t 1 PR I NT MODE F I NE QUA L I TY e n t 1 PR I NT MODE SCAN D I RECT I ON e n t 1 PR I NT MODE LOG I CA L SEEK e n t To P6 14 ...

Page 187: ...8 SCAN H i SPEED 1 DRAF T QUA L I TY 5 4 0 x 9 0 0 e n t 1 DRAF T QUA L I TY PASS 2 0 SCAN H i SPEED 1 DRAF T QUA L I TY 5 4 0 x 1 0 8 0 e n t 1 DRAF T QUA L I TY PASS 1 2 SCAN No r mSPD STD FAST FINE 1 PR I NT MODE F I NE QUA L I TY F I NE 1 F I NE QUA L I T Y 7 2 0 x 5 4 0 e n t 1 F I NE QUA L I TY PASS 1 2 SCAN H i SPEED 1 F I NE QUA L I T Y 7 2 0 x 7 2 0 e n t 1 F I NE QUA L I TY PASS 1 6 SCAN...

Page 188: ...n t L E F T R I GHT 0mm 0mm ON OFF 1 COLOR PAT TERN e n t 1 COLOR PA T TERN SETUP ON LEVEL 0 3 1 REFRESH e n t 1 REFRESH SETUP LEVE L 3 OFF WEAK Little WEAK STRONG STANDARD 1 VACUUM e n t 1 VACUUM SETUP STANDARD 10 200 1 F e e d SPEED L EVE L e n t 1 F e e d SPEED L EVE L L EVE L 1 0 Change the number Move cursor Change the number Move cursor 1 PR I NT MODE Wh i t e L a y P r t e n t From P6 12 Wh...

Page 189: ...6 15 Function Flowchart 6 Appendix OFF LEVEL 1 3 1 Wh i t e L a y P r t SE L OF F ...

Page 190: ...CL EAN I NG SETUP ON ON OFF 1 P r i n t CL EAN I NG e n t 1 P r i n t CL EAN I NG SETUP ON 1 MED I A DETECT e n t 1 MED I A DE TECT DETECT METHOD e n t 1 MED I A DE TECT CUT T I NG DETECT e n t 1 FEED OR I G I N e n t 1 FEED OR I G I N SETUP OF F Select ON Select ON When INDIVIDUALLY is selected 1 SETUP RESE T e n t 1 SETUP RESET RESE T e n t ON OFF ...

Page 191: ...I OR I TY RE FRESH HOST 1 PR I OR I TY VACUUM HOST 1 PR I OR I TY F EED SPD L EVE L HOST HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL HOST PANEL Initialize the setup parameter of selected user type 1 MED I A DETECT DE TECT METHO SE L ECT SELECT WIDTH 1 MED I A DETECT DE TECT BOTH EDGE BOTH EDGE LEFT EDGE RIGHT EDGE NONE I ...

Page 192: ...GE e n t ST MA I NTENANCE COMP L ETED e n t ST MA I NTENANCE NOZ Z L E WASH e n t WI PER CL EAN I NG COMP L ETED NEXT e n t ST MA I NTENANCE PUMP TUBE WASH e n t ST MA I NTENANCE COMP L ETED e n t ST MA I NTENANCE CUSTODY WASH e n t WI PER CL EAN I NG COMP L ETED NEXT e n t MA I NTENANCE CR MA I NTENANCE e n t CR MA I NTENANCE COMP L ETED e n t C l o s e a c o v e r ...

Page 193: ...i d COMP L ETED NEXT e n t S T MA I NTENANCE L EAV I NG T I ME 1m i n C l o s e a c o v e r C l o s e a c o v e r RESTART Close a cover C l o s e a c o v e r RESTART Close a cover Close a cover RESTART C l o s e a c o v e r RESTART Close a cover F i l l t h e l i q u i d COMP L ETED NEXT e n t S T MA I NTENANCE L EAV I NG T I ME 1m i n C l o s e a c o v e r Close a cover RESTART Close a cover ...

Page 194: ...L UP I NK e n t F I L L I NG UP NOW 0 0 0 0 MA I NTENANCE DROP POS I T I ON e n t DROP POS I T I ON PR I NT START e n t PR I NT I NG P L EASE WA I T MA I NTENANCE S L EEP SETUP e n t S L EEP SETUP REFRESH e n t S L EEP SETUP REFRESH i n t e r v a l 1 h S L EEP SETUP PUMP TUBE WASH e n t S L EEP SETUP WASH I NTERVA L 4 h S L EEP SETUP CL EAN I NG e n t S L EEP SETUP CL EAN I NTERVA L OF F Ma i n t ...

Page 195: ...N 0 0 0 0 Remo v e Ca r t r i d g e s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D I SCHARGE 0 0 0 0 SE L ECT END Re Wa s h End the printing DROP POS I T I ON PAT TERN 1 0 0 40 0 40 Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d T h e r e i s a CARTR I DGE Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d D I SCHARGE START e n t Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d CARTR I DGE n o n e Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d F I L L I NG UP START e n t S L EEP SETUP C L EAN TYPE NORMA ...

Page 196: ...I NTERVA L OF F MA I NTENANCE WI PER L EVE L e n t WI PER L EVE L L EVE L 1 0 1 0 MA I NTENANCE I n k T a n k E x c h a n g e e n t I n k T a n k E x c h a n g e EXCHANGE e n t MA I NTENANCE MED I A RES I DUA L e n t MED I A RES I DUA L SETUP OF F SHAKE WH I TE I NK CARTR I DGES e n t SHAKE WH I TE I NK CARTR I DGES e n t MA I NTENANCE ROUT I NE SETUP e n t ROUT I NE SE TUP ROUT I NE WI P I NG e n...

Page 197: ...RMAL SOFT HARD Settable except for OFF L v 3 NOZ Z L E WASH 0 3 0 0 REMOVE I NK CARTR I DGE _W_W_ _ _ _ L v 3 D I SCHARGE 0 1 3 0 SE T I NK CARTR I DGE _W_W_ _ _ _ L v 2 F I L L I NG UP 0 0 3 0 L v 3 C L EAN I NG 0 2 0 0 L v 1 NOZ Z L E WASH 0 3 0 0 L v 1 CL EAN I NG 0 2 0 0 L v 2 NOZ Z L E WASH 0 3 0 0 L v 2 F I L L I NG UP 0 0 3 0 L v 2 C L EAN I NG 0 2 0 0 ...

Page 198: ...HINE SETUP DEODOR I ZE FAN STOP T I ME 1 2 0M i n ON OFF 0 240 min DEODOR I ZE FAN RENEW e n t DEODOR I ZE FAN RENEW ON ON OFF MACH I NE SETUP DRYNESS FEED e n t DRYNESS FEED SETUP ON ON OFF MACH I NE SETUP STAMP SETUP e n t STAMP SETUP STAMP ON ON OFF MACH I NE SETUP Wa s t e I n kWa r n i n g e n t Wa s t e I n kWa r n i n g SETUP ON Not wait ARR Wait arrival MACH I NE SETUP ROOM TEMP e n t ROOM...

Page 199: ...M FEED BACK FEED ON TEMP C F LENGTH mm inch ON OFF T I ME SET 2 0 0 7 1 0 0 5 1 5 3 0 0 0 T I ME SET 2 0 0 7 1 0 0 5 1 5 3 0 0 0 MACH I NE SETUP 2 UN I T SETUP e n t TEMP L ENGTH C mm MACH I NE SETUP 2 MACH I NE NAME e n t MACH I NE NAME J V 3 3 0 1 ON OFF MACH I NE SETUP 2 KEY BUZ ZER e n t KEY BUZ ZER SETUP ON MACH I NE SETUP 2 T I ME SET e n t ON OFF ...

Page 200: ... PR I NTmo d e H I ST e n t 0 1 7 2 0 x 1 0 8 0 1 2 B d V d x 1 1 L 1 2 3 4m I NFOMAT I ON L I ST e n t L I ST PR I NT I NG I NFOMAT I ON VERS I ON e n t J V 3 3 1 6 0 V 5 0 0 MR L I I I V 1 2 0 I NFOMAT I ON MA I NTE H I STRY e n t PR I NTmo d e H I S T 0 1 1 2 0 9 2 9 0 9 5 7 Error is displayed This function is available for the firmware Ver 4 60 and later Start printing I NFORMAT I ON I n k REP...

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