Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JV5-130S Mimaki
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COL OR INKJET PRINTER OPERA TION MANU AL MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., L TD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9 -41, Kitashinag awa, Shinagawa-ku, T oky o 141-0001, Japan Phone : +81-3-5420-8671 Fax : +81-3-5420-8687 URL : http://www .
How to read this Operation Manual The following documen ts are attached to JV5-130S/160S: Operation Manual (this document) “Operation Manual” explains how to operate JV5-130S/160S. Request for daily care (sep arate volume) “Request for daily care” explains how to perform daily maintenanc e of JV5-130S/160S.
CA UTION DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM- PLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN.
ii Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standerd for Protection Of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFP A 75 National Devision. Interference to televisions and radios The product described in this manual ge nerates h igh frequency when operating.
iii Foreword Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer “JV5-130S/160S” . The JV5-130S/160S is a color ink-jet printe r for high qu ality prin ting with solvent ink.
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v S tructure of this Operation Manual S tructure of this Operation Manual This manual consists of the following six chap ters to describe the handling of the printer . T ABLE OF CONTENTS Shows the contents of this manual. CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions Describes the precautions to be taken for safe use of the printer .
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i T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION FCC Statement (USA) ................ ............................................... .............. ........... ii Interference to televisions an d radios ............. ................................. .
T ABLE OF CONTENTS ii Carriage .............. ............................................... ............................ ........ 2-10 Capping station ............ ................................. ................................. ........ 2-10 Cutter blade and cu tting line .
iii T ABLE OF CONTENTS Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles ............ ............... 3 -29 Printing a test pattern (test printing) .............. ................................. ........ 3-29 If the printed pattern is abnormal (Cleaning) .
T ABLE OF CONTENTS iv Setting periodical operations in stand- by mode [ROUTINE SETUP]....... 4-33 Preventing ink condensation on the no zzle face [ROUTINE WIPING] .. 4-33 Periodical refresh interval [REFERSH] ........... ..............................
v T ABLE OF CONTENTS Outline of the setup functions .............. .......................................... .......... 6-5 Invoking MAINTENANCE functions .................................................. .......... 6-12 List of functions ..........
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Checking the accessories .. .......................................... .......... 1-2 Features ................... ................................. ................. ............ 1-6 Pictorial signs .............. ....................................
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories 1-2 Checking the accessories The articles illustrated below are supplied with your plotter as accessories. Check them for correct quantities an d appearance. If you find any problem, please contact your distributor .
1-3 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories Name QTY Remarks 1 Software CD-ROM (for JV5) 1 2 Operation Manual (JV5 series) 1 3 Request for daily care 1 4 Protective glasses 1 5 Plug for power cable 1 6 Connecting duct 1 7S c r e w 6 B4x12SMW (Black) 4 pcs.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories 1-4 Front exhaust unit Box 3 1 2 4.
1-5 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories Name QTY Remarks 1 Roll screen 160 (130) 1 2 Open and close cover assembly 160 (130) 1 3 Dry fan assem bly 160 (130) 1 4 Front exhaust unit B.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Features 1-6 Features The features o f the prin ter are described below . Understanding them to gether with the operating in structions given in this ma nual will help you use the machine pr operly .
1-7 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Features Easy maintenance The automatic ca pping system for th e heads eliminates the need of head cleaning before turning of f the power .
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Features 1-8 The nozzle missing automatic detection function reduces waste of media and ink that could be cause d by faulty printing The printer automatically checks the printing result for nozzle missin g after cleaning and during printing.
1-9 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Pictorial signs Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual fo r safe operation and for prevention of damage to the printer . Pictorial signs and their meanings are given belo w . Read and fully understand before reading the text.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Notes on Installation 1-10 Notes on Inst allation Where to inst all the printer Secure a suitable installation spac e before assembling the printer . The place of installation must have enough space for not only the printer itself bu t also for printing opera- tion.
1-11 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Notes on Installation Notes on Location Do not locate the printer in any of the places listed below . Locking the casters and fixing the printer with leveling feet Each of the casters on the stand is provided with a stopper and leveling foot.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Notes on Installation 1-12 Moving the printer When the printer is to be moved by necessity , moving it is permitte d only on the same floor where there is no steps. T o move it, however , be sure to observe the following instructions: Before moving the printer , unlock the casters.
1-13 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Power Supply Connection Power Supply Connection Printer specifications Single-phase 200 to 240 V ac 15 A or less (cannot be used with 100 V system) For power supply co nnection, this printer uses the T ype B plug and so cket in compliance with IEC 60309.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Warning for Us e 1-14 W a rning for Use WA R N I N G Be sure to install a ventilator, if necessary , to ensure good ventilation in the room where t he printer is to b e operated. Be sure to use the printer with the power supply meeting th e specifications.
1-15 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Warning for Us e Precautions in Use CAUTION Power supply Leave the breaker turned ON. Do not turn OFF the main pow er switch on the rear face. Heater Do not spill liquid on the platen as this may cause failure of the heater or firin g.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Warning for Us e 1-16 CAUTIONS and NOTES CAUTIONS and NOTES Handling of ink cartridges Use the JV5 genuine ink. Remember that the user shall be charged for a repair to correct any damage resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type.
1-17 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Warning for Us e T ypes of media that can be used The types of media that can be used with th e printer are roll media and cut sheet media. The types and sizes of media that can be used with the printer are explained below .
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Warn ing labels 1-18 W a rning labels W arn ing labels are stu ck on the printer body . Be sure to fully understand the wa rning given on the labels. If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office.
1-19 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications Basic specifications Item JV5-130S JV5-160S Print head Method Drop-on-demand piezo electric print heads Specification 4-heads Staggerd s Drawing.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications 1-20 *1 W ithout deflection of the roll when it is retained at both ends. *2 Main unit and heater *3 W ithout front exha ust unit Outside dimensions .
1-21 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications S pecifications for ink Item Specifications Supply Dedicated solvent ink cartridges Color Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink car.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications 1-22 Notes on USB 2.0 Interface When two or more JV5 printers are connected to one personal computer When two or more JV5 print ers are connected to one personal computer , the personal computer may not recognize all the JV5 printers normally .
1-23 CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications Notes on dat a output from USB memory When spool data stored on USB memory is to be out put for printing, the data is transferred to the JV5 printer at a low speed. That can caus e the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left end during print- ing.
CHAP TER 1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications 1-24.
Names of Parts and Functions ......... ............................ .......... 2-2 Operation Panel ............ ............................................... ........ 2-14 Modes and Menu Screens .. ................. ............... .................
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions 2-2 Names of Part s and Functions Front 11 1 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 2.
2-3 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions Name Function 1 Ink station Set the specified i nk cartridges in the in k station. 2 Ink cartridges Each cartridge contains an ink of a particul ar color . 3 Cartridge LEDs The LEDs (green and red) in each slot indicate the cartridge status.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions 2-4 Rear 1 5 2 6 3 7 4.
2-5 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions Name Function 1 Ink cartridge for cleaning Use this ink cartridge when performing maintenance. 2 Clamp lever (rear) Interlocked wi th the clamp lever in the font of the printer . 3 Media support bar This bar faci litates setting a roll media in position .
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions 2-6 Front cover and Maintenance covers Opening/closing the front co ver and mainte nance covers If you open any of the front cover an d maintenance covers during printing, the carri age will stop for safety , resulting in abortion of printing.
2-7 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions Relationship s between ink st ation and head row The carriage mounts four heads e ach with eight rows of nozzle s.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions 2-8 Cartridge control The printer uses two ink cartridges for each supply syst em (each nozz le row), i.e. , 16 cartridges in total. For each supply system, always only one cartridge of the two works as the supply cartridge.
2-9 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions Relationship between warning and operation When switching in one supp ly system is impossible, th e LCD panel displays the warni ng concerning the current supply cartridge. X : Not permitted O : Permitted *1 The printer returns to LOCAL mode every completion of printing.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions 2-10 Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing, the cutter unit for cutti ng off the sheet of media, etc. Capping st ation The capping station consists of the ink ca ps, the wiper for cleaning the heads, etc.
2-11 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting of f the media that has been printed on. The cutter cuts off t he sheet of medi a along the cutting lin e on the platen.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions 2-12 Pinch rollers and Feed rollers This printer retains the media with the pinch rollers and feed rollers.
2-13 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Names of Parts and Functions Heater The platen incorporates the pre-heat er , print heater and after -heater . The pre-heate r preheats the media bef ore printing to prevent ab rupt temperature cha nge at start of printing.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Operation Panel 2-14 Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate the printer . The operation panel is equ ipped with on e lamps (a).
2-15 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Operation Panel Display Each setting or message displayed on the LCDs is enclosed in [ ], like [TYPE 1], [PLEASE W AIT], etc. in the text of this manual. The operation keys are sh own enclosed in brackets [ ]. [ ] indicates that the down JOG key is to be pressed.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Operation Panel 2-16 Item / setting value indicating status The LCDs show the particular operation for a selected job. Display 1 : There may be a case where nothing is displayed, de pending on the selected item; this does not mean a malfunction of the display .
2-17 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Operation Panel How to read the LED indications The LEDs light up to indicate the stat us of the printer as described below . Name Function BUSY lamp Lights up when the printer is currentl y executing some processing.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Operation Panel 2-18 How to use the keys The functions of the operation panel are described below . 7 16 15 1 14 10 6 8 9 11 13 12 1 1 4 2 5 3 1.
2-19 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Operation Panel Functions of the JOG keys Each of the JOG keys varies in fu nction according to the condition of the printer under which the key is used.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer Modes and Menu Screens 2-20 Modes and Menu Screens Modes This printer is provided w ith the following four modes: NOT -READY mode This is the mode in which the media has not been detected yet. The keys other than the [REMOT E] key and the [TEST DRA W] key are effective.
2-21 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus About Function Menus Basic operation of a menu screen This printer incorporates various functions, which ca n be operated on the operation panel.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-22 Operation to set function menus T o set a function menu, press the [FUNCT ION] key in LOCAL mode and press [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] or [ENTER] key as appropriate. If the printer is no t in LOCAL mode, press the [REMOTE] key once.
2-23 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 4 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to se t ON/OFF of automatic cleaning. 5 Press the [FUNCTION] key again if the setting of [CLEANING INTER V AL] and [CLEAN- ING TYPE] is needed. This setting is permi tted only when automatic cleaning [ON] is selected.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-24 Outline of menu hierarchy Function menu Press the [FUNCTION] key to invoke the function menu.
2-25 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-26 Direct keys Pressing direct keys will easily invoke frequently used functions..
2-27 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus Setting values in function menus The menus conta in the following functions. SET UP functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function MEDIA COMP . (p. 3-34) -255 to 255 Corrects the feed rate of media.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-28 AUTO CLEAN- ING (p. 3-44) , (p. 6-10) ON CLEANING INTER V AL 10 to 10000 mm Clean s the print heads automatically every completion of printing. CLEANING TYPE SOFT , NORMAL, HA RD OFF HEAD GAP (p.
2-29 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus MAINTENANCE functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function ST .MAINTE- NANCE CARRIAGE OUT (Can be selected directly by pressing [ST .MAINT] key .) (p. 4-7) Move the carriage when cleaning the inside of the station and replacing consumab les.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-30 PG DROP ADJUST . (p. 3-36) P A TTERN 1 to 8 -40.0 to 40.0 dot Set the reference value for correct- ing the misalignme nt of the ink fall points between outward trip and homeward trip in bi-directional printing when the head gap has been changed.
2-31 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus MEDIA RESIDUAL (p. 6-14) ON, OFF Set ON/OFF of the media remaining amount display function. Input the media lengt h (initial value of remaining amount ) when the roll media is detected. BeforeMovingIt.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-32 MACHINE SET functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function DEODORIZE FA N (p. 6-19) STOP TIME 0 to 240 Min, CONTINUE Make operation settings of the exhaust fan. RENEW ON, OFF DR YNESS FEED (p.
2-33 CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus NCU functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function NOZZLE CHECK (p. 6-26) ON, OFF Set whether or not to perform nozzle missing detection.
CHAP TER 2 Basic Use of Printer About Function Menus 2-34.
Operation flow ............. ................................. ................ .......... 3-2 T urning the power on ...... ............................................. .......... 3-3 Adjusting the head gap ... .......................................
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Operation flow 3-2 Operation flow The following shows a series of operations and se ttings, ranging from power -on to end of printing. For details, refer to the appropriate page. T urning the power off p. 3-49 T urning the power on p.
3-3 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Turning the power on T urning the power on The printer is provided with the following two power switches. Main power switch : Located on the rear of the printer . No rmally , leave this switch turned on. If this switch is left turned off, nozzles in the heads may be c logged.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Turning the power on 3-4 S t arting up the printer STEPS: 1 T urn on the power to the printer . Press the power switch located on the front of the printer once. When the power is turned on, th e LCD panel displays [BOOT] first and then displays the firmware version number .
3-5 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Adjusting the head gap Adjusting the head gap Set the head gap (hei ght from the medi a to the nozzle plane of the heads). When the carriage is to move above the platen for printing or maintenan ce, it moves while keeping the head gap at the preset value.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Adjusting the head gap 3-6 How to check the h ead gap Check the head gap by the following procedure. STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key . 2 Press the [ENTER] key twice.
3-7 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer Setting the media on the printer This printer can be used with roll media and cut sheet media.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3-8 Changing the angular position of the drying fan The angular position of the drying fan can be changed in two step s to meet the drying condition of the media. Change the position if necessary .
3-9 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer Setting roll media on the printer The procedure for setting roll media on the printer is described below . Inst allation procedure 1 Raise the clamp lever in the fro nt of the printer . 2 Loosen the screw securing the lef t roll holde r , and determine the p osition of the roll holder .
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3-10 3 Set the lef t end of the core of the roll media on the let roll holder . Push the roll medi a onto the roll holder until the roll core is all the way seat ed. 4 Loosen the screw for the right roll h older , and insert the right roll holder into the core of the roll media.
3-11 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 6 Insert the unrolled p art of the roll media between the platen and the pinch rollers and pull the unrolled p art until it s leading edge is positioned on the front of the printer . 7 Push down the clamp lever at the rear of the printer .
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3-12 9 Pull out the roll media gently and then stop pulling when locked lightly . 10 Pull the roll media from side to side evenly and push do wn the clamp lever .
3-13 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 11 Hold the medium with the media press gently . 12 Set a free pa per tube on the t ake-up device.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3-14 13 Adjust the level adjusters of the t ake-up device so that the bo ttom of each of them rest s on the floor and secure them by tightening th e thumb screws. 14 Close the front cover and press the [ENTER] key .
3-15 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 16 Press the Jog key [ ] to feed the media up to the paper tube of the take-up d evice.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3-16 When the media thickn ess cannot be detected There may be a case where the media thickness canno t be detected properly depending on the media. In such a case, the media thic kness must be input manually .
3-17 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer How to operate the t ake-up device The take-up device is equ ipped with a switch that selects the direction in which the media is to be wound. Setting the torque limiter The take-up device is provid ed with a torque limiter .
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3-18 Setting cut sheet me dia on the printer Unlike roll media, cut sheet media need not be retained with the roll holders. STEPS: 1 Open the front cover and raise the clamp lev er . 2 Insert the cut sheet media between the p laten and the pinch rollers.
3-19 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the media on the printer 3 Push down the clamp lever . 4 Press the [ ] key to select [LEAF]. The printer performs in itial operation and d isplays the screen for media selection. 5 Close the front cover and press the [ENTER] ke y .
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Selecting and checking printing condition s 3-20 Selecting and checking printing conditions When the T ype 1 to T ype 4 printi ng conditions have alrea dy been registered, onl y selecting an appropriate T ype is required to switch between th e settings to meet the desired printing.
3-21 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Selecting and checking printing condition s How to check the us er type The user type currently used for prin ting can be identified by such an in dication as [L.1] or [R.1] that is displayed in LOCAL mode or REMOTE mode. PRE PRT AFT 35°C 40°C 50°C L.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Operating the heaters 3-22 Operating the heaters T urning on the power to the heaters Press the [HEA T SW] key on the operation pane l to turn on the power to the heaters. The HEA T lamps are lit orange while the heaters are in h eating operation, respectively .
3-23 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Operating the heaters Checking the preset temperature and se tting a temperature during printing This section describes how to adjust the heater temp eratures which have already been set in FUNC TION mode (Refer to “Setting the temperatures and st andby time of heaters (p.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Operating the heaters 3-24 What is beading ? Beading is a ph enomenon that ad ja cent dots attracts each other and join. Beading causes speckle d patterns or stripes along printing passes (banding.) Example of beading The area in 100% magen ta looks fine.
3-25 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Operating the heaters T emperature adjustment This section describes the procedure for setting the heater temperatures properly . The proper heater tem- peratures depend on the media type and amb ient temperature. Set temperatures that are appropriate to the media.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Operating the heaters 3-26 In case of heater trouble When the Power Switch of the heaters is turned off, or if heaters have developed p roblem, the display tu rns as shown below . For recovery from trouble, refer to “W arning messages” of “CHAPTER 5 In Case of T rouble”.
3-27 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the ref erence value for dot misalignment correction Setting the reference value fo r dot misalignment correction [PG DROP ADJUST .] Correct the difference in the ink fall points between outw ard trip and homeward trip.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Setting the ref erence value for dot misalignment correction 3-28 5 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to correct the dot position of p attern 1. Select the correct dot position on [P A TTERN 1] using the JOG key [ ] or [ ].
3-29 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzle s Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles Print a test pattern and check to see if ther e is no faulty print due to clogged nozzles. If any , execute the clea ning function.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzle s 3-30 If the printed p attern is abnormal (Cleaning) STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key . 2 Press the [CLEANING] key .
3-31 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzle s 5 Press the [ENTER] key . Cleaning starts. The second line of the lower LCD shows the progress of the operation as increase in th e number of * m arks . On completion of cl eaning, the printer returns to LOCAL mode.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzle s 3-32 If nozzles cannot be unc logged [FILL UP INK] Execute the [FILL UP INK] function when the blocke d nozzles are not unclogge d even by executing he ad cleaning (See 3-30) and nozzle washing (Refer to “Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] (p.
3-33 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzle s 5 Press the [END] key several times. The printer returns to LOC AL mode.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Correcting the media feed rate [MEDIA COMP .] 3-34 Correcting the media fe ed rate [MEDIA COMP .] The media feed rate changes when th e media type or any heater temperat ure is chan ged, or depending on whether the take-up device is used or not.
3-35 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Correcting the media feed rate [MEDIA COMP .] 3 By judging from the output p attern, enter a correction value using th e [ ] or [ ] key . 4 Press the [ENTER] key to register the corre ction value. Repeat steps 2 to 4 until normal printin g result is obtained.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output If dots are not in alignment [DROP .POScorrect] 3-36 If dot s are not in ali gnment [DROP .POScorrect] Dots may be slightly out of alig nment even after [PG DROP ADJUST .] is made. In this case, execute [DROP .POScorrect] to correct the dot position.
3-37 CHAP TER 3 Print Output If dots are not in alignment [DROP .POScorrect] 5 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to correct the dot position of p attern 1.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Effective Plotti ng Area 3-38 Effective Plotting Area The printer has an area where printing is not permitted, for mechanical reasons. This area is called “non-printing area”. *1 When [DIRECT] has been selected as FEE D METHOD, a maximum of 127 mm is added.
3-39 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Establishing the Origin Est ablishing the Origin Establish the origin for pr inting the data on the medi a loaded on the printer . When printing requires an area other th an that defined by the estab lished orig in, set the origin at another point by following the origin setting procedure again.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Printing an image 3-40 Printing an image S t arting the printing operation The following describe s mode switch ing for receiving data from the computer an d indications on th e LCDs during printing. For settings for various fu nctions, refer to “Chapter 6 Operation for Functions”.
3-41 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Printing an image STEPS: 1 Check the heater temperatures. Make sure that the CONST ANT la mps on the heater panel are lit. (See 3-22) 2 Press the [REMOTE] key . The printer enters REMOTE mode. The currently selected ty pe (printing conditions) can be confirmed.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Printing an image 3-42 Interrupting the printing operation T o interrupt the printing operation, stop the carriage by pressing the [REMOTE] key and erase the received data from the printer .
3-43 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Printing an image Cutting the media after completion of printing After completion of printing, cut the media at any desired position without us ing the [AUT O CUT] func- tion. STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Printing an image 3-44 Automatic cleaning Setting can be made to select whether or not to clean the heads automa tically during printing. Reliable output results are always ensure d if the heads are always kept clean. The first cleaning is performed immedi ately before the first printing after the printer is started.
3-45 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Printing an image 4 Press the [FUNCTION] key . 5 At this point, either of [CLEANING INTER V AL] and [CLEANING TYPE] can be selected by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key . 6 Set the value of [CLEANING INTERV AL] using the [ ] or [ ] key .
CHAPTER 3 Print Output Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] 3-46 Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] A message appears when one of the two ink cartridges in a set is completely empty and the other is nearly empty . Once the [INK NEAR END] message appea rs, printing can be continued but the ink may run out during print- ing.
3-47 CHAPTER 3 Print Output Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] STEPS FOR REPLACEMENT 1 A message [INK NEAR END] or [I NK END] appears during printing. Once [INK NEAR END] appear s, the printer return s to LOCAL mode and stops operation every completion of printing a single image.
CHAPTER 3 Print Output Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] 3-48 Display ink information The remaining amount of ink ca n be checked. STEPS: 1 Press the [ENTER] key while the printer is in REMOTE mode. The remaining amount of ink is displaye d in nine steps using numbers 1 to 9.
3-49 CHAP TER 3 Print Output Turning the power of f T urning the power off After completing all desired operations with the printer , press the power switch on the front of the printer to turn the power off.
CHAP TER 3 Print Output Turning the power of f 3-50.
Routine Maintenance ... ...... ....... ...... ...... ........ ..... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ..... ........ ..... ....... . .4 - 2 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps [CARRI AGE OUT] ..... ...... ....... ..... ....... ...... ....... .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Routine Maintenance 4-2 Routine Maintenance Be sure to perform maintenance of the printer periodically or whenever necessary so that the printer can be used with its inherent accuracy for a long time. Precautions in cleaning Icon Meani ng When using the cleaning solution, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses.
4-3 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Routine Maintenance Notes on cleaning solution Use the cleaning liquid dedicated fo r the ink being used. Cleaning exterior surfaces If exterior surfaces of the printer is stained, dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water , squeeze it and wipe the surfaces with the cloth.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Routine Maintenance 4-4 Cleaning the media sensor Using a cotton swab, clean the surface of the sensor of dust and dirt. Cleaning the media press If media chips and dust a.
4-5 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Routine Maintenance Opening a maintenance cover Remove a maintenance cover to clean the inside of the printer . It is necessary to remove the appropriate one of the right and left maintenan ce cover , dependin g on the part to be cleaned.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Routine Maintenance 4-6 STEPS: 1 Remove the top two screws for the maintenance cov er . 2 With the shaf t of the frame as th e fulcrum, turn over the maintenance cover toward the front so that it is placed in the verti cal position.
4-7 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the wiper and i nk caps [CARRIAGE OUT] Cleaning the wiper and ink cap s [CARRIAGE OUT] The ink caps prevent the no zzles in the heads fro m drying and thus being clogged. The wiper wipes off the ink adhering to nozzles.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the wiper and i nk caps [CARRIAGE OUT] 4-8 3 Open the right maintenance cover . 4 Pull out the wiper by holding the projec tions at both ends. 5 Remove the ink from the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution.
4-9 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the wiper and i nk caps [CARRIAGE OUT] 6 Af ter cleaning the wiper , inst all it in position by holding the projections at both ends. 7 Wipe off ink or dirt adhering to the rubbers of the cap s and the wiper cover using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning sol ution.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] 4-10 Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them bein g clogged with coagulated in k. STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then press the [ST .
4-11 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] 4 Pull out the wiper by holding the projec tions at both ends. 5 Remove the ink from the wiper , bracket and the vicinity of the wiper inse rtion hole using a cotton swab dampened with the clea ning solution.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] 4-12 7 Press the [ENTER] key . 8 Fill the cap s with the cleaning solution using a dropper . 9 Close the maintenance cover and press the [ENTER] key . 10 Set the time to wait using the [ ] or [ ] key .
4-13 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the ink discharge passage [DISW A Y W ASH] Cleaning the ink discharge p assage [DISW A Y W ASH] Use this function when the [PUM P TUBE W A SH] function cannot be used. There may be a chance tha t the ink discharge passage can be clogged w ith coagulated ink.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the ink discharge passage [DISW A Y W ASH] 4-14 3 Open the right maintenance cover . 4 T ake the cleaning solution into the dropper . During a pause of idle suction, drop clean ing liquid into a cap until just before it starts overflowing from the cap.
4-15 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUST ODY W ASH] When the op.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time 4-16 4 Pull out the wiper by holding the projec tions at both ends. 5 Remove the ink from the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution.
4-17 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time 7 Press the [ENTER] key . 8 Fill the cap s with the cleaning solution using a dropper . 9 Close the maintenance cover and press the [ENTER] key . 10 Set the time to wait using the [ ] or [ ] key .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time 4-18 12 Open the maintenance cover , and fill the cap s with the cleaning solution using a dropper . Since the printer perform s idle suction operatio n intermittently , repeat this work several times to clean the ink discharge pass age.
4-19 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Before executing the [PUMP TUBE W ASH] Before executing the [PUMP TUBE W ASH] Before executing the [PUMP TUBE W ASH] or [W iper clea ning] function, the tubes must be filled with the cleaning solution.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Before executing the [PUMP TUBE W ASH] 4-20 4 At this point, either of [FILLING UP ] and [DISCHARGE] can be selected by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key . 5 Press the [ENTER] key to go to the lower l evel of hierarchy and supply the cleaning solution.
4-21 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Before executing the [PUMP TUBE W ASH] 8 Set a cleaning liquid cartridge according to the instruction on the display . 9 The cleaning solution is supplied. 10 The cleaning solution is discharged. 11 Press the [END] key several times.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance PUMP tube cleaning 4-22 PUMP tube cleaning W ash the two ink suction pumps of the four pumps installe d in this printer . By driving the cleaning liquid suction pump, wash the in k caps, ink exhaust passages, and the inside of the tubes of the ink suction pumps.
4-23 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance PUMP tube cleaning STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then press the [ST .MAINT] key . If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key . 2 Select [PUMP TUBE W ASH] by pressing the [ ] key five times and press the [ENTER] key .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Wiper cleaning 4-24 Wiper cleaning Bring the wiper into the wiper box and wash the wiper . W ashing will not be started if the cleaning liquid has no t been supplied or the cleaning liquid cartridge has not been installed.
4-25 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Wiper cleaning 4 Open the right maintenance cover . 5 Pull out the wiper by holding the projec tions at both ends. 6 Remove the ink from the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Wiper cleaning 4-26 7 Af ter cleaning the wiper , inst all it in position by holding the projections at both ends. 8 Wipe off ink or dirt adhering to the rubbers of the cap s and the wiper cover using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning sol ution.
4-27 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts Cleaning the heads an d their surrounding p art s [CR.MAINTENANCE] T ake great care, especially during cleaning, not to dama ge the heads, w hich employ very precise mechanisms.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts 4-28 5 Wipe ink and dirt off the head si des using a cotton swab. 6 Af ter completing whole cleaning, pres s the [ENTER] key . 7 Close the maintenance cover and the front cover .
4-29 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts Cleaning the head media sensor Dust or ink sticking to the media sensor at the head s can cause a false detectio n of media. W ipe the dust and ink off with a soft cloth.
CHAPTER 4 Daily Maintenance Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] 4-30 Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] Even while the power switch is of f, the printer starts p eriodically and executes v arious functions to prevent nozzle clogging.
4-31 CHAPTER 4 Daily Maintenance Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] T ube cleaning interval duri ng sleep mode [TUBE W ASH] Set the interval at which cleaning of the caps and pump tubes is to be performed using the cleaning solu- tion during sleep mo de.
CHAPTER 4 Daily Maintenance Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] 4-32 Cleaning interval during sleep mode [CLEANING] This function is to be executed instead of TUBE W ASH after the cleaning so lution has been u sed up. Set the cleaning type and the interv al at which cleaning operation is to be performed during sleep mode.
4-33 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Setting periodical operations in s tand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Setting periodical operations in st and-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] While the printer is waiting for the ne xt printing job, it can perform variou s operations at fixed intervals to prevent ink clogging or the like.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Setting periodical operations in s tand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] 4-34 4 At this point, either of [SCAN COUNT] and [TEMP .difference] can be selected by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key . 5 Press the [ENTER] key to go to the lower l evel of hierarchy and input the value of SCAN COUNT using the [ ] or [ ] key .
4-35 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Setting periodical operations in s tand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Periodical refresh interval [REFERSH] Set the interval at which refreshing oper ation is to be performed periodically .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Setting periodical operations in s tand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] 4-36 Periodical tube cleaning interval [TUBE W ASH] There may be a chance that ink tubes can be clogged with coa gulated ink. T o avoid clogging, clean the in k tubes at regular intervals.
4-37 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Setting periodical operations in s tand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Periodical cleaning interval [CLEANING] This function is to be executed instead of TUBE W ASH after the cleaning so lution has been u sed up. Set the cleaning type and the intervals at wh ich cleaning operation is to be performed.
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Setting periodical operations in s tand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] 4-38 4 Select the interval at which cleaning is to be perform ed periodically , using the [ ] or [ ] key . Select [CLEAN. TYPE] using the [FUNCTION] key and set a cleaning type using the [ ] or [ ] key .
4-39 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Other maintenance functions Other maintenance functions Changing the time for warning of wiper replacement [WIPER LEVEL] The wiper is consumable. The heads are easily soiled in a dusty environment. The heads cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Other maintenance functions 4-40 3 Input the WIPER LEVEL, using the [ ] or [ ] key . Register the setting by pressing the [ENTER] key . 4 Press the [END] key several times. The printer returns to LOC AL mode. PRE PRT AFT 35°C 40°C 5 0°C L.
4-41 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance When the waste ink tank is full When the waste ink t ank is full W aste ink, which was used for cl eaning the heads and other parts, gathers in the waste ink tank. When either of the following error message is displaye d, replace the waste ink tank with a new one without delay .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance When the waste ink tank is full 4-42 5 Raise the inserted waste ink t ank and turn it by 90 d egrees rearward. Make sure that the smaller handle is positioned in th e front. 6 Close the waste ink t ank guard, and secure it with the screw so that the waste ink t ank is secured.
4-43 CHAPTER 4 Daily Maintenance Replacing the wiper [WIPER EXCHAN GE] Replacing the wiper [WIPER EXCHANGE] The wiper is consumable. When the display indicates that it is necessary to replace the wiper , imme diately replace t he wiper with a new one.
CHAPTER 4 Daily Maintenance Replacing the wiper [WIPER EXCHAN GE] 4-44 4 Clean the wiper guide shaf t using a cotton swab or cloth. If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. 5 Inst all the wiper by holding the projections at both ends.
4-45 CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Replacing the cutter blade Replacing the cutter blade The cutter blade is consumable. When the cutte r blade ge ts dull, replace it with a new one (SP A-0126). STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then press the [ST .
CHAP TER 4 Daily Maintenance Replacing the cutter blade 4-46 4 Loosen the screw securing the cutter unit and remove the cutter unit. 5 Remove the roller , and inst all it on the new cutter blade holder as sembly . 6 Inst all the new cutter unit. T ighten the screw to secure the new cutter unit.
Before taking a phenomenon as a failure ........ .............. ........ 5-2 If image quality is poor .... ............................... .............. .......... 5-4 Ink cartridge trouble ...... ............................................... .....
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Before taking a phenomenon as a failure 5-2 Before t aking a phenomenon as a failure This section describes the correct ive actions to be taken at the occurrenc e of trouble without any error mes- sage displayed. T ake appropriate actions as describ ed below before taking the trouble as a failure.
5-3 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Before taking a phenomenon as a failure Media jamming arises / media is soiled Media jamming or stained media is considered to be du e to the use of an unsuitable media or improper set- ting of media. [HEA T] or [CONST ANT] LED does not light up Check the basic operation.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor 5-4 If image quality is poor This section describes the corrective actio ns to be taken in case the image qu ality is not satisfactory . T ake rem- edy for particular problems with image quality .
5-5 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor Disagreement in print posi tions between outward tr ip and home ward trip (jet deviation) Remedy Execute the [DROP .POScorrect] function. (Refer to “If the printed p attern is abnorm al (Cleaning) (p.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor 5-6 If nozzles are still clogged even af ter head cleaning Execute the following two functions if blocked nozzles are not unclog ged even by executing HEAD CLEANING (Refer to “If the printed p attern is abnormal (Cleaning) (p.
5-7 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor 4 Remove the ink cartridges. Ink is dischar ged to the waste ink t ank. 5 When the display shown below appears, set the clea ning liquid cartridge in the ink st ation. Cleaning liquid is drawn up.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor 5-8 9 On completion of one washing process, the dis play shown below appears. If the heads are to be washed again, return to step 5 by pressing the [ ] key . T o terminat e washing, press the [ ] key .
5-9 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor When nozzle clogging is no t corrected [HEAD SELECT] If nozzles cannot be unclogged, make setting so that th e printer will not use the head(s) with clogged noz- zles.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble If image quality is poor 5-10 STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] u sing the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key . If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key . 2 Select [HEAD SELECT] by pressing the [ ] key eight times and press the [ENTER] key .
5-11 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Ink cartridge trouble Ink cartridge trouble If an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning mess age appears and none of printing, cleaning and all the other operations that use ink is avai lable. When this is the case, repla ce the ink cartridge in question immedi- ately .
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Ink cartridge trouble 5-12 If ERROR 202 [DEVICE CONS TRUCTION] is displayed This printer checks its conf iguration every time it starts. The configuration checking function checks the resource configuratio n necessary for use of this printer .
5-13 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed T roubles for which error messages are displayed If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corr esponding error message. T ake an appropriate remedy for the displayed error .
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed 5-14 W arning messages W arning messages will appear chiefl y to warn of the conditions of heaters or ink cartridges. W arning message Cause Remedy Close a cover . An open cover was detected.
5-15 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed L. ∗ > !TNK [JV5-01] There is a problem with the waste ink tank. (If this occurs together with any other warning, the display shows [L. ∗ > !CAR/TNK/WSH/NC instead of [JV5- ∗∗ ].
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed 5-16 !NearFULL W ASTE T ANK The waste ink tank is nearly full. R eplace the waste ink tank with a new one. (See 4-41 ) !W ash Liquid END The cleaning liquid cartridge is empty .
5-17 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed Error messages Error messages indicates error numbers. If any error message is displayed, turn off the power to the prin ter and t urn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again, conta ct your d ealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed 5-18 ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 20 ∗∗∗ ∗∗ I/F BOARD 01 An error occurred in the control sys- tem. T urn of f the power to the printer and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appear s again, contact your local distributor to call for ser- vice.
5-19 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 40 ∗∗∗ ∗∗ MOTOR ALARM X An error occurred in the control sys- tem. T urn of f the power to the printer and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appear s again, contact your local distributor to call for ser- vice.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed 5-20 ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 120 ∗∗∗∗ ENVIRONMENT TEMP(LO) The ambient temperature is outside the permissible temperature range (too low). Adjust the ambient temperature of the printer .
5-21 CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 160 ∗∗∗∗ NCU DETECT 03 An error occurred in the control sys- tem. Printing can be resumed after turning off the nozzle missing detectio n func- tion.
CHAP TER 5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for whi ch error messages are displayed 5-22 ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 210 ∗∗∗∗ INTERLOCK SENSOR An error occurred in the control sys- tem. T urn of f the power to the printer and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appear s again, contact your local distributor to call for ser- vice.
Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Ke y ................. ............... 6-2 Invoking SET UP functions ............................ .............. .......... 6-3 Invoking MAINTENANCE functions .... ........................... ...... 6-12 Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions .
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Key 6-2 Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Key The following five types of functio ns can be invoked by pre ssing the [FUNCTION] key . Function name Description Refer to SET UP Make various settings concerning print quality .
6-3 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s Invoking SET UP functions Registering printing conditions in a lump (type registration) FUNCTION mode provides 17 setup functions. The setting value of each of the 16 functions other than SETUP RESET can be registered as any of the fol- lowing four types.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s 6-4 Settings of the setup functions The operation described below on the operation pane l is required to execu te the setup functions. STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [SET UP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key .
6-5 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s Outline of the setup functions MEDIA COMP . (See 3-34) When the media type or any heater temperature is chan ged, be sure to correct the feed rate to meet the media thickness. (Correction v alue: -255 ~ 255) MediaFeed SETUP Set particulars related to media feed.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s 6-6 PRINT MODE Sets various conditions of prin ting. DRAFT quality Set a desired print quality in DRAFT mode ( 540 dpi resolution in the Y -axis direction). A vailable setting values: [STD.
6-7 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s FINE quality Set a desired print quality in FINE mode (7 20 dpi resolution i n the Y -axis direction). A vailable setting values: [STD., FINE, F AST] Press the [FUNCTION] key wh ile the quality item is selected.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s 6-8 LOGICAL SEEK Set LOGICALseek ON / OFF . A vailable setting values: [ON, OFF] Movement of heads when LOG ICALseek is OFF Movement of heads wh en LOGICALseek is ON INK LA YERS Set the number of layers in which ink is applied.
6-9 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s AUTO CUT Set whether or not to cut the media au tomatically after completion of printing. A vailable setting values: [ON, OFF] The media will be cut after the lapse of the time to wait for ink drying after completion of printing, if hav- ing been set.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s 6-10 REFRESH Set the head refreshing leve l (running flush interval). A vailable setting values: [0 ~ 3] ( Enha ncing the level short ens the interval) The setting values for each user type are stored separately from those for other user types.
6-11 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking SET UP function s HEAD GAP (See 3-5) Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle plan e of the heads). A vailable setting values: [1.5 mm ~ 7.0 mm] (In steps of 0.1 mm / Default: 1.5 mm) The upper limit of the head gap varies with media thickness.
CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functi ons Invoking MAINTENANCE functions 6-12 Invoking MAINTENANCE functions The maintenance functions described here are to be executed to keep the printer in good condition. T o carry out maintenance of the printer , select [M AINTENANCE] from the FUNCTION menu and make the necessary settings.
6-13 CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functi ons Invoking MAINTENANCE functions Setting a maintenance function T ake the following step s on the operation panel to execu te a maintenance function. STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] u sing the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key .
CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functi ons Invoking MAINTENANCE functions 6-14 Make setting of the media remainin g amount display function [MEDIA RESIDUAL] Set ON/OFF of the media remaining amo unt display function. (Normally OFF ) W ith the media remaining amount disp lay function set to ON, the media remaining amou nt is displayed in REMOTE mode.
6-15 CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functi ons Invoking MAINTENANCE functions Moving the printer safe ly [BeforeMovingIt.] Use this function to lock the statio n when the printer is to be moved. Use this function when the printer is to be moved in such a way th at some vibration is expected.
CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functi ons Invoking MAINTENANCE functions 6-16 4 T urn the main power supply OFF , unplug the power cable, and move the printe r . When moving the printer, it must be held up by at least two people as illustrated below . The cover of the printer may break if it is pressed hard.
6-17 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions List of functions This section describes briefl y the machine setup functions and their setting values. Functions of [INFORMA TION] key This section describes briefly the [INFORMA TION] functions and their setting values.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions 6-18 Setting a MACHINE SETUP The operation described below on the operation panel is required to execute machine setup functions. STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MACHINE SETUP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key .
6-19 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions Outline of the mach ine setup functions DEODORIZE F AN Set operation of the exhaust fan. STOP TIME Set the time from the completion of printing to the stop of the fan. A vailable setting values: [ CONT .
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions 6-20 UNIT SETUP Set the units of measure to be used with the printer . T emperature Set the unit of temperature. A vailable setting values: [° C ( Centigrade) , ° F ( Fahrenheit) ] Length Select the unit system for th e units of length and area.
6-21 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions MACHINE NAME When the printer is connected through the USB 2.0 interface to a system to which two or more machines are connected, set the iden tifier of the printer to ha ve the system recognize it.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions 6-22 INFORMA TION INFORMA TION, one of the MACHINE SETUP functions, consists of menus for checking the informa- tion of the printer . This function can be act ivated directly by pressing the [INFORMA TION] key .
6-23 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions Settings of the setup functions (grouped for eac h user type) Settings of the maintenance functions.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions 6-24 Settings of the machine setup functions Settings of NCU Settings of DISPLA Y Date and time VERSION Displays version inform ation of the equipment. Serial&DealerNo Displays the serial No.
6-25 CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking NCU functions Invoking NCU functions List of functions This section describes briefly the NC U functions and th eir setting values. Setting a NCU functions The operation described below on the operation panel is required to execute NCU functions.
CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking NCU functions 6-26 Outline of the NCU functions The NCU functions consist of op erations con cerning the nozzle miss ing detection function. Setting Make settings of the function that monitors nozzle missin g with the nozzle check unit.
6-27 CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functions Invoking NCU functions NG ACTION [AFTERtheDRA Wend] (*1) Set the operation of the printer after completion of pr inting of one file in case a preset number of missing nozzles or more are detected and thus NG judgment is made.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions DISPLA Y setting 6-28 DISPLA Y setting Set a language to be used with the printer . Language Japanese English German French Spanish Italian Portuguese The setting is reflected on th e indications on t he LCDs.
6-29 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Applied settings of functions Applied settings of functions Initial settings can be changed, as required. Settings of heaters Setting items for heaters The items that can be set for the three heaters are as de scribed below .
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Applied settings of functions 6-30 Det ailed settings of heaters Make settings of the pre-heater , print-heat er and after -heater built in the platen. The temperatures of heaters can be adjusted even during printing so that optimum temperatures can be obtained.
6-31 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Applied settings of functions Setting the temperatures and st andby time of heaters Set the temperatures and standby time of heaters by the following procedure: STEPS: 1 Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Applied settings of functions 6-32 6 Press the [ ] key to go to the lower leve l of hierarchy and set [SET TIME]. Use the [ ] or [ ] key to change the seting value of the time, the [ ] or [ ] key to move the cursor , and the [ENTER] key to register the setting values in memory .
6-33 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions How to operate function menus How to operate function menus The following pages show the operating procedures a nd the messages displayed on the LCDs, using the fol- lowing icons. For detailed information of operatio n procedures, refe r to the relevant pages.
C H A PT E R 6 O per at i on f or F unct i ons Functions related to the cutter 6-34 Functions related to the cutter When the media is to be cut at a desired position Cut the media at any desired position without using the [AUT O CUT] function. (Refer to “Cutting the media af ter completion of printing (p.
6-35 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Functions related to print quality Functions related to print quality W ith function menus of the printer , th e print quality can be checked and se tting can be changed to improve the print quality . Correcting media feed during printing [FEED COMPENSA TION.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Functions related to ink 6-36 Functions related to ink When ink set s (4-color and 6 -color) are to be changed MAINTENANCE <ENT> ST.MAINTENANCE <ent > HD.MAINTENANCE <ENT> FILL UP INK <ent> DISCHARGE&WASH <ent> Remove the in k car- tridges.
6-37 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Functions related to ink When ink set s (4-color and 6-colo r) are to be changed (continued) Set all ES3 INK cartridg es. ES3-4Color -- C - M - KK K -- M CCY - FILLING UP NOW. PLEASE WAIT ES3-4Color ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ------------------ ------------ Choose an ink ty pe.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [BOOT] 6-38 Function Flowchart [BOOT].
6-39 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [BOOT].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [LOCAL mode] 6-40 Function Flowchart [LOCAL mode] To p.6-42.
6-41 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [LOCAL mode].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [LOCAL mode] 6-42 From p.6-40.
6-43 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [LOCAL mode].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [REMOTE mode] 6-44 Function Flowchart [REMOTE mode].
6-45 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [REMOTE mode].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-46 Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Key] To p.6-48.
6-47 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] To p.6-49.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-48 To p.6-50 From p.6-46.
6-49 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] From p.6-47.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-50 From p.6-48.
6-51 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-52 To p.6-54.
6-53 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-54 From p.6- 52 To p.6-56.
6-55 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] To p.6-57 To p.6-57.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-56 From p.6-54 To p.6-58 To p.6-58.
6-57 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] From p.6-55 From p.6-55.
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-58 To p.6-60 From p.6-56 From p.6- 56.
6-59 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-60 From p.6-58.
6-61 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-62 To p.6-64.
6-63 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-64 From p.6- 62.
6-65 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-66 To p.6-68.
6-67 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y] 6-68 From p.6-66.
6-69 CHAP TER 6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Ke y].
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An important point after buying a device Mimaki JV5-130S (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Mimaki JV5-130S yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Mimaki JV5-130S - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Mimaki JV5-130S you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Mimaki JV5-130S will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Mimaki JV5-130S, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Mimaki JV5-130S.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Mimaki JV5-130S. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Mimaki JV5-130S along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
