Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JV3-160SP Mimaki
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MIMAKI ENGINEERING 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.
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CAUTION MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any damage of any kind (including but not limited to unearned profits, indirect damages, special losses and other debts) caused by the use of malfunction of the product unless otherwise specified in MIMAKI warranty provisions.
Interference to televisions and radios The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating. The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific- purpose radio and televisions.
- i - Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI "JV3-160SP" model of color ink jet printer . The JV3-160SP is a color ink-jet plotter applicable to high quality plotting with solvent ink. The plotter can be set up in one of the two ink settings.
- ii - Features The features of the device are described below . T ogether with the method of operation of the device explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly .
- iii - Standard drier fan The fan provides cold air to reduce the drying time after printing and prevent color staining during the medium take-up process. Indication of the INK Remains Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device, you can use the ink and medium without waste.
- iv - For safe operation Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below . Read and fully understand before reading the text.
- v - • Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving system in case of using the device in a closed room or a room with bad ventilation. • The ink used for this device contains organic solvent. Since the ink is flammable, never use fire when using the device.
- vi - Never Do the Following WARNING During assembly • The pack of the device is as heavy as approximately 200 kg. Perform the assembly work by at least four persons. Do not disassemble or remodel the device. • Never disassemble or remodel the main unit of the printer and the ink cartridge.
- vii - Precautions in installation CAUTION A place exposed to direct sunlight A place in 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.
- viii - Precautions in use CAUTION Heater • Do not spill liquid on the platen as this may cause failure of the heater or ignition. • Do not touch the platen heater with bare hand while it is hot as this may cause burn. • When moving the device, wait unit the heater temperature drops.
- ix - CAUTION Medium • If medium that is likely to tightly curl, flatten first the paper before using it for printing. Heavily-curled medium affect the plotted result. Locking the casters • Make sure to lock the casters before starting job. If the device performs plotting without the casters locked, the device can move out of position.
- x - T ABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ............................................................................................................................. i On This Operation manual ................................................................
- xi - Setting a paper roll on the device ............................................................................................. .......... 2.10 Operating the lock pin ............................................................................
- xii - CHAPTER 5 Maintenance ..................................................................... 5.1 Maintenance of the device ............................................................................................ 5.2 Invoking a maintenance function .
- xiii - How to read this operation manual Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys In this Operation manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure.
- xiv - Structure of this Operation manual This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media.
- 1.1 - CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. T able of contents Where to install the device ..........................................................................
- 1.2 - Where to install the device Secure a suitable installation space before assembling the device. The place of installation must have space required not only for the device itself but also for plotting operation.
- 1.3 - Moving the device •W hen moving the device to a different place, contact local representative of Mimaki Engineering. If you move it, failure of damage may occur . Be sure to request a specialist to move the device. When moving the device by necessity within the same floor without steps, perform the following procedure.
- 1.4 - Configuration and function The Front Name Function 1 Front cover It is opened when setting medium or taking a corrective measure against a medium jam. Even if the power switch is off, keep the front cover closed to perform the ink clogging preventive operation.
- 1.5 - The REAR Name Function 1 Rear exhauster Discharges plotting smell from the medium to out of the room. 2 Ink station Set the ink cartridges specified. 3 Ink cartridge Each cartridge contains ink of a specific color . 4V oltage selector switch Switches between 100-120 V and 220-240 V according to the power voltage used.
- 1.6 - Operation Panel The operation panel that is used to operate the device. Display Displays a set item, a guidance error , etc. POWER lamp It lights up (in green) when the power to the device is turned on. [DA T A CLEAR] key Erase the data has been received.
- 1.7 - Heater panel The platen has heater built-in for printing and pre-printing. Turns on/of f the power of the heaters and displays their statuses with LED indicators. When the power switch of the device is turned of f, the power of the heaters is also turned off.
- 1.8 - Carriage The carriage is provided with ink heads for printing, a cutter unit for cutting off medium, etc. It is also provided with a lever for adjusting the head height according to the thickness of the medium used. Heater The platen has heater built-in for printing and preprinting.
- 1.9 - Capping station •W hen cleaning the capping station, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes. The capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc. Cap : It covers the nozzle so as to prevent the head nozzle from drying up.
- 1.10 - The medium sensor The medium sensors detects the presence of the medium and the medium length. There is a medium sensors on the platen. • Set up medium to cover medium sensor at the back side of platen absolutely . If the part of medium is not on medium, the medium con not be detected.
- 1.11 - Precautions in handling the ink cartridge • Ink is organic solvent. If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap and water . If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water for at least 15 minutes.
- 1.12 - Precautions in handling the medium Carefully observe the following when handling the medium. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI for stable, high-quality plotting.
- 1.13 - T ypes of medium that can be used The types of medium that can be used with the device are roll medium and cut sheet medium. The types and sizes of medium that can be used with the device are explained below .
- 1.14 - Setting the heater voltage Set the heater voltage according to the supply voltage to the plotter . For the voltage setting, use the three voltage selectors under the left back of the cover . At shipping from the factory , the voltage is set to 220 V for safety .
- 1.15 - MENU mode There are the following four mode in this device. Each of the four modes is explained below . < NOT -READY > mode This is the mode before the medium detector . The keys other than the [REMOTE] key are effective. < LOCAL > mode This is the mode after the medium detection.
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- 2.1 - CHAPTER 2 Operation This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting. T able of contents Operation ............................................................................................
- 2.2 - Operation The following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power -on to end of plotting. For details on each item, refer to the reference page. T urn on the power on P . 2.3 Check the head height P . 2.6 Set the medium P .
- 2.3 - Switching on the power supply The device is provided with the following two different power switches. Main power switch : Located on the rear face of the device. Normally , leave this switch turned on. If this switch is left turned off, the head nozzles may be clogged.
- 2.4 - Front cover Opening/closing the front cover • Keep the front cover closed during plotting operation. Opening the front cover during plotting interrupts image plotting and disables continuous processing. If you open the front cover during plotting, the carriage will stop for safety , resulting in abortion of plotting.
- 2.5 - Relationships between ink station and head row The carriage mounts four heads each with two rows of nozzles. 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.
- 2.6 - Adjusting the head height The head can be adjusted in height in two different stages, upper and lower , according to thickness of a medium used for plotting. This adjusting function enables the device to respond to light-weight medium such as paper and film and heavy-weight medium such as tarpaulin as thick as 0.
- 2.7 - 1. Move the carriage to the platen. When the device is turned on : Execute [CARRIAGE OUT]. page 5.4 When the device is turned off : Open the front cover , then move the carriage. 2. Loosen two screws mounted on the front face of the head with a coin or the like.
- 2.8 - Setting the medium on the device The medium that can be used with the device are roll medium and leaf medium. Use the medium commended by MIMAKI. • If a transparent medium is set, the following message appears on the LCD and the medium may not be detected.
- 2.9 - 2. Remove the eight screws, and then remove roll guide rail (long). 3. Remove 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 .
- 2.10 - Setting a paper roll on the device The procedure for setting roll medium on the device is described below . • The roll medium is heavy in weight. T ake care not to drop it on your foot. 1. Pull up the clamp lever at the back of the de- vice.
- 2.11 - 6. Insert the right-hand roll holder into the core of the roll medium. After inserting the roll holder completely into the core of the roll medium, fix it with the screw . 7. Pull out the roll medium from the back of the device until it reaches the end of the platen.
- 2.12 - 10. Open the front cover and pull up the clamp lever at the front of the device. 11 . Pull out the roll medium gently and then 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.
- 2.13 - 13. Set an empty paper tube to the take-up device. 14. Close the front cover and push the [ENTER] key . The width of the medium is detected. Press the [ ] jog key to feed the medium up to the paper tube position of the take-up device. 15. Fix the medium to the empty paper tube using an adhesive tape.
- 2.14 - Operating the lock pin Use the lock pin attached to the roll holder 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 .
- 2.15 - Switching the direction of winding of the medium The take-up device is mounted with a switch that specifies the direction in which a medium is wound. FORW ARD : The take-up device winds the medium with its plotting face faced out. OFF : The take-up device will not wind the medium.
- 2.16 - Setting cut sheet medium on the device Unlike roll medium, the cut sheet medium need not be fixed onto the roll holders. •W hen using cut sheet medium, take care that it is set straight forward. 1. Open the front cover . 2. Push up the clamp lever .
- 2.17 - • 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. 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.
- 2.18 - Heater-T emperature control To store the Heat temp., set the HEA TER of the FUNCTION mode. FUNCTION mode - SET UP - TYPE - HEA TER This section describes how to adjust the Heat T emp., which has been stored at FUNCTION mode beforehand. It can be adjusted even in printing, and will be expected temp.
- 2.19 - 3. Push the [ENTER] key . The cursor is shown up on the LCD display , then can change the T emp. of Pre-Heater . 4. Select the temperature by pushing the JOG keys [ ] and [ ]. 5. Press the Jog key [ ] and Select the PRINT HEA TER. The cursor moves on the indication of Print Heater , and can change the T emp.
- 2.20 - Checking and solving nozzle clogging Make test plotting to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other plotting failures. If the finished test pattern shows any sign of abnormal conditions, carry out the cleaning function.
- 2.21 - STEP 1. The device enters the LOCAL mode. Push the [REMOTE] key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode. 2. Push the [TEST&CLEANING] key . 3. Push the [ENTER] key . The device plots the test pattern. 4. Check the test patterns. If a failure occurs, proceed with step 5; otherwise, terminate the operation.
- 2.22 - Correcting the medium feed rate [MEDIA COMP .] When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, the amount of medium feed changes. Be sure to correct dot positions. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may occur in the plotting, disturbing neat plotting.
- 2.23 - STEP 1. Put the device into the LOCAL mode. 2. Push the [FUNCTION] key . 3. Push the [ENTER] key . 4. Push the [ ] and [ ] key to select a type. page 4.4 5. Push the [ENTER ] key . 6. Push the [ENTER] key . 7. Enter a correction value from the output pat- tern.
- 2.24 - Correcting the medium feed rate during operation In the “MEDIA COMP .”, operations are in a local mode. The following describes the procedures altering the medium feed rate during operation or in a Remote mode.( [MEDIA COMP .] page 2.22).
- 2.25 - Plotting an Image from source data Starting the plotting operation The following describes the mode selection for data reception from the computer and LCD display during plotting. For various function settings necessary for plotting, refer to “CHP4 Setting Function”.
- 2.26 - Interrupting the plotting operation To interrupt the plotting operation, stop the carriage and erase (the receive data) from the device. STEP 1. Push the [REMOTE] key to stop the plotting operation. 2. If data is being transmitted from the computer to the device, stop the data transmission.
- 2.27 - To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station If ink in the cartridge comes to an empty , the corresponding message appears. Plotting can be continued but ink may run out during plotting. Immediately put a new ink cartridge. • In case [NEAR END] is indicated on the LCD, replace a ink cartridge in good time.
- 2.28 - Ink cartridge trouble When an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning message appears and plotting, cleaning and all other activities that use ink are deactivated. When this is the case, replace the ink cartridge in ques- tion immediately .
- 2.29 - T urning the power off When plotting is completed, press the power switch on the front face to turn the power of f. To turn the power off, check first whether or not there is data received and there remains data that has not yet been output in the device.
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- 3.1 - CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning This chapter describes daily cleaning. T able of contents Routine Maintenance ........................................................................... 3.2 Notes on cleaning ..........................................
- 3.2 - Routine Maintenance Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as to use the device for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy . Notes on cleaning • When using the maintenance cleaning fluid RS, be sure to wear the protec- tive glasses.
- 3.3 - Cleaning the platen • Clean the platen after the platen cools down. The platen may be stained by lint or dust since the medium is cut on it. W ipe out dirt using the supplied paper towel. If it is stained by ink, drop the cleaning fluid using a dropper and then wipe out dirt using a paper towel.
- 3.4 - Cleaning the wiper and ink caps The ink cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by dried nozzle. The wiper wipes out ink adhered to the head nozzle. As the device is used to plot images, the wipers and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust.
- 3.5 - 8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a cotton bud dampened with cleaning fluid RS. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one. At the time of replacement, be sure to terminate the plotter operation and follow the wiper replacement procedure.
- 3.6 - Use the cleaning kit In case the internal section is dirty or if nozzle missing cannot be resolved even after cleaning ( page 2.21, 4.10), use the cleaning kit. The cleaning kit contains the following items. Do not use alcohol or water . When using the supplied maintenance cleaning fluid, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses.
- 3.7 - Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] • If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times, execute the [FILL UP INK] and [W ASH] functions ( page 5.1 1) . If this error cannot be resolved with these functions, contact the dealer .
- 3.8 - 10. Push the [ENTER] key . 11 .F ill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper . 12. Close the front cover , and push the [ENTER] key . 13. Press the [ ] and [ ] key , select the time to leave. (1-99 mins: 1 min unit) Normally set 1 min.
- 3.9 - When the waste ink tank becomes full W aste ink used for cleaning the heads will gather in the waste ink tank. When the waste ink has gathered to exceed the marker line on the tank, immediately replace the tank with a new waste ink tank. STEP 1.
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- 4.1 - CHAPTER 4 Setting Function This chapter describes operations and setting necessary for plotting. T able of contents Basic operations of menus ............................................................................ 4.2 Function mode ......
- 4.2 - Basic operations of menus This section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate the menus. The following gives the key operation flow to invoke menus. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. < LOCAL > width : 1272 mm FUNCTION SET UP < ENT > SET UP SELECT : TYPE.
- 4.3 - 1. Select the LOCAL mode. Ascertain first that the device does not perform printing under the REMOTE mode, then press the [REMOTE] key to enter the LOCAL mode. 2. Select the FUNCTION mode. Press the [FUNCTION] key , and the device will enter the FUNCTION mode.
- 4.4 - Function mode The FUNCTION mode consists of 16 items. The 16 items can be registered for each of the following four types. If the type has been registered for each medium type, it becomes easy to change plotting conditions when the medium type is changed.
- 4.5 - Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name Function MEDIACOMP . Correct the amount of feed for media P .4-6 HEA TER Set the printer heater condition P .4-6 PRINT MODE Set the pl ot quality , plot direction, and logical seek P .
- 4.6 - MEDIACOMP . P .2-20 When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, be sure to correct the amount of feed according to the medium thickness. (-255-255) HEA TER (T emperature setting during plotting P .2-18 ) Sets the printer heater and preheater built in the platen.
- 4.7 - PRINT MODE Sets the plot quality , plot direction, and logical seek. QUALITY : Select the quality image from three items. (ST ANDARD, FINE, F AST) DIRECTION : Specifies the head movement direction along which plotting is made. [UNI-D] specifies that plotting is made while the head is moving to the left.
- 4.8 - INK LA YERS Sets the number of overwriting if ink coloring is poor . (1-9 times) DR YING TIME This function sets an ink drying time. It sets the function for drying ink.
- 4.9 - MARGIN This function sets a dead space to increase/decrease the right and left mar gins of the medium. The function is used to increase the margin for binding. Y ou can set a dead space for each of the right and left mar gins of the medium. (-10-85 mm) COLOR P A TTERN Plots a color pattern at the right end of the medium.
- 4.10 - 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 sheet medium”. When “roll medium” is selected, only the width of the medium is detected.
- 4.11 - Lower the heater temperature Press jog keys to move the medium back and forth Setting suitable heater temperature The following describes the procedure for setting the suitable heater temperature at the time of heater temperature depends on the medium type and ambient temperature.
- 4.12 - Setting exhaust fan and drier fan The following sets up the rotational operation of the exhaust fan which lets out the order of ink and the drier fan which used to provide cool air for drying the medium after plotting. STOP TIME Stops rotation of the exhaust fan and the drier fan at the specified period of time interval after plotting.
- 4.13 - Effective Plotting Area The device has an area which cannot perform printing, due to mechanical reasons. This area is called “ dead space”. 0 mm Roll medium 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.
- 4.14 - Establishing An Origin Establish an origin in terms of data on medium loaded on the device. In the case of printing with the unspecified origin, set the origin again. STEP 1. After the medium detection is completed, move the carriage to the position at which to estab- lish an origin by pushing the JOG keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
- 5.1 - CHAPTER 5 Maintenance In order to keep the plotter in good operating condition, it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the device periodically . This chapter describes the functions that help solve the problem of deterioration in image quality and replace a worn cutter blade.
- 5.2 - Maintenance of the device The term “maintenance” as used herein refers to the operation that has to be performed to keep the device in good operating condition. To carry out maintenance of the device, select [MAINTENANCE] from the function menu and make the necessary settings.
- 5.3 - Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name Function ST A TION Clean the inside of the station and replace the wiper . ( WIPER EXCHANG, CARRIAGEout ) INT .WIPING W ipe off the condensed ink PRINT ADJUST Adjust the dot position according to the head height, high/low .
- 5.4 - Cleaning the station interior [ST A TION]-[CARRIAGEout] Move the carriage when cleaning the station interior and replacing the consumable parts. •D o not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand. Use the appropriate operation key to move the carriage.
- 5.5 - When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed [ST A TION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE] The wipers are consumable parts. When the following message is displayed, replace the wipers with new ones. At the same time, clean the ink at the bottom of the slider .
- 5.6 - 5. Clean the wiper guide shaft 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 .
- 5.7 - Regular wiping function [INT .WIPING] In case of setting for heaters at high temperature, or setting too much amount of ink per unit (high concentration, render set, etc.
- 5.8 - 8. Push the [ENTER] key . [SCAN COUNT] is displayed. 9. Push the [ ] or [ ] key until the display gives the indication [TEMP .DIFF .]. 10. Push the [ENTER] key . 11 . Click on the jog keys,[ ] or [ ] to select the number of the scanning for the regular wiping.
- 5.9 - When medium thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST] When the head height is adjusted, be sure to correct the dot positions. The dot position adjustment function enables to set the two kinds of adjustmens, thin/thick, accord- ing to the current use head height, for the appropriate head position is subtly dif ferent according to the head height.
- 5.10 - • If the pattern correction value for straight lines is not within -40 through +40, adjust the head height and then correct it again with [PRINT ADJUST]. 6. Push the [ENTER] key . 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to correct the dot posi- tions on Patterns 2 to 7.
- 5.11 - If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed If nozzle clogging is resolved after HEAD CLEANING ( page 2.21) and NOZZLE W ASH ( page 3.7) perform the following functions. 1. [FILL UP INK] : The device is charges ink. 2.
- 5.12 - 4. When the display shown at right appears, set the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning fluid is suctioned up. 5. When the display shown at right appears, remove the cleaning cartridge. Suck in air . 6. When the display shown at right appears, set the cleaning cartridge.
- 5.13 - Ink discharge way cleaning [Disway W ASH] The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regular intervals to avoid clogging.
- 5.14 - 7. Open the front cover . 8. Remove cleaning fluid RS with a dropper . During the suction 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 .
- 5.15 - Sleep cleaning [SLEEP clean] To prevent clogging while the power switch has been turned off, ink is ejected from the head at regular intervals. The head itself must be cleaned also at regular intervals which are set as shown below . STEP 1. Push the [FUNCTION] key .
- 5.16 - When not in use the plotter over the long term [CUSTODYwash] When not in use the plotter over a week, perform “CUST ODYwash” function to clean the head nozzle and ink dischar ge way . After performing the function, store the plotter . Cleaning tools • Cleaning Solution RS (SPC-0336) , Pipette •G love, Goggle STEP 1.
- 5.17 - STATION LEAVING : 2 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT < LOCAL > 9. Holding the projections at both ends, insert the wiper which has cleaned into place. 10. Push the [ENTER] key . 11 . Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper . 12.
- 5.18 - Drawing setup conditions [LIST] This function outputs the current settings of the device. They are useful in carrying out maintenance of the device. 1. SET UP : Indicates a value that is specified with the FUNCTION. 2. PRINT adjust : Indicates a correction value for dot position.
- 5.19 - Plotting HEX CODE [DA T A DUMP] Use the function when command error ( Page 6.8) or parameter error ( Page 6.9) occurs. This function plots data commands received from the computer , in HEX code. The HEX code is an alphanumeric representation of plotting commands.
- 5.20 - Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] The wipers are consumable parts. The head becomes dirty easily on dusty locations. The head cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper . This setting moves up the wiper replacement warning depending on the operating environment.
- 5.21 - Setting time [TIME SET] The device incorporates a calender . [TIME ST AMP] function of the FUNCTION mode displays the date and time depending on this setting. page 4.10 STEP 1. Select the [TIME SET]. 2. Push the [ENTER] key . 3. Set the date.
- 5.22 - Displaying device information [INFORMA TION] Displays the firmware version, serial number , and dealer number of the device. If trouble occurs, please inform the dealer or MIMAKI sales office of the contents of the trouble as well as this information.
- 5.23 - Replace the cutter blade for cutting Cutter blades are consumables. When the cutter blade has became blunt, replace the cutter blade with a new one. (SP A-0107) • The blade tip is sharp. T ake care to prevent possible personal injury . •S tore the cutter blades in a place that is out of the reach of children.
- 5.24 - Ink exchanging procedure The current ink set can be altered. Change from 4-color ink set to 6-color ink set. Change from 6-color ink set to 4-color ink set. 4-color ink set T wo ink cartridges of the same color can be placed per head for fast and high-quality printing.
- 5.25 - STEP 1. Select the [W ASH]. 2. Push the [ENTER] key . 3. T ake out the ink cartridge. Discharge of the filled ink is started. • The washing liquid (SPC-0352) is separately available from your local distributor . 4. When the display shown at right appears, set the cleaning cartridge.
- 5.26 - 10. Use the jog keys [ ][ ] to select an ink set (4- colors, 6-colors). 11 . Place the ink cartridges in the ink stations. A beep sound is heard when the ink cartridge is placed correctly . Ink is filled automatically when the ink cartridge is set.
- 6.1 - CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered Chapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where an abnormal phenomenon arises on the device and where an error message is given on the display . T able of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure .
- 6.2 - Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure Corrective measures against troubles in the case where no error message is given on the LCD are described in this section. Be sure to take the following measures before taking the trouble as a sign of failure.
- 6.3 - Paper jamming arises/medium is soiled A jam of the medium or a stained medium is considered to occur when an unsuitable medium is used or the medium is set improperly .
- 6.4 - If image quality declines Corrective measures against troubles in the case where satisfactory image quality is not provided are described in this station.
- 6.5 - Tr oubles for which error messages are given on the LCD If something is wrong with the device, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error message is given on the LCD. T ake an appropriate corrective measure in accordance with the message. Errors accompanied by warnings These errors arise on the ink-related components.
- 6.6 - < LOCAL > DO TEST DRAW NON-ORIGINAL INK KKMMCCYY The nozzle recovery cannot be expected because the device is left for a prolonged period of time. The loaded ink cartridge is not MIMAKI genuine. Make test plotting. If nozzle missing is serious, execute [ST A- TION] - [W ASH] for maintenance.
- 6.7 - Pre THERMISTOR Print 50 40 o C Pre 55 o C (40) Print THERMISTOR W arning 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.
- 6.8 - Error messages Error messages indicates error numbers. If any error message is given on the LCD, turn of f 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 MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI of fice to call for service.
- 6.9 - ERROR 23 HOST I / F ERROR 24 I / F INITIAL ERROR 30 OPERATION ERROR 34 DATA REMAIN ERROR 40 MOTOR X ERROR 41 MOTOR Y ERROR 42 X CURRENT ERROR 43 Y CURRENT ERROR 46 WIPER ERROR 50 MEDIA SENSE ERROR 51 Y ORIGIN HOST I/F Timeout error has arisen during communication between the host computer and interface board.
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- A.1 - APPENDIX This appendix describes the specifications and components the device, func- tion menu structure. T able of contents Basic specifications .................................................................... A.2 Specification for ink ..
- A.2 - Basic specifications Item JV3-160SP Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demand Specification 4-heads Inlines Nozzle 360 nozzles for each color Resolution 360, 540, 720, 1440 dpi Drawin.
- A.3 - Item JV3-160SP Distance Absolute accuracy Whichever the larger one of ± 0.3 mm or ± 0.3 % of the designated accuracy Reoroducibility Whichever the larger one of ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.1 % of the designated Perpendicularity ± 0.5 mm / 1000 mm Medium skew 5 mm or less / 10 m variable Head height adjustment 2.
- A.4 - Specification for ink Item Specifications Color Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Light cyan ink cartridge Light magenta ink cartridge Contents .
- A.5 - Position of the warning label This device is adhered with the warning 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 of fice.
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