Page 1 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/ D202193-13 Original instructions...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENS CAUTION ..................v DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ............v Requests ....................v FCC Statement (USA) ................v Interference to televisions and radios ........... v Foreword ..................vi About usable ink .................. vi On This Operation manual ..............vi Safety Precautions ................
Page 3 Setting a Media ................2-6 Adjusting the Head Height ..............2-6 Note for media setting ...............2-8 Setting a heavy-duty roll media ............2-9 Setting a narrow roll media ..............2-20 Narrow take-up device ..............2-25 Setting leaf media ................2-26 Changing the printing origin ............2-28 Preparing for the Heaters ............2-30 Changing the Temperature Settings for the Heaters .......2-30 Checking the Heater Temperature ..........2-31 Test Printing ................2-32...
Page 4 Initializing the Settings ...............3-29 Machine Settings ...............3-30 Setting the DRYING FAN ..............3-31 Perform setting of feeding and take up ...........3-32 Setting the DRYNESS FEED ............3-34 Setting CONFIRM. FEED ..............3-35 Setting Time ..................3-36 Setting Units ..................3-37 Stamp Setting ..................3-38 Setting the MACHINE NAME ............3-39 Setting a KEY BUZZER ..............3-40 Change the operation condition of the ambient temperature ..3-41 Extension of Ink Expiry Month ............3-42...
Page 5 Automatic Maintenance Function ..........5-20 Setting the Refreshing Intervals ............5-20 Setting the Tube Washing Intervals ..........5-21 Setting the Cleaning Intervals ............5-22 Other Maintenance Functions ............5-23 Changing the Time When a Warning about Wiper Replacement Is Issued ....................5-23 Setting the Head Selection ..............5-24 Setting the Display of Media Residual ..........5-25 If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears ......5-27 To change Sb52 ink color ..............5-31...
Page 6: Caution
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.
Page 7: Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer "JV34-260" . “JV34-260” is a color inkjet printer that can print on 2.6m-width media (tarpaulin/FF/polyvinyl chloride film etc.) with solvent ink (4-color) or aqueous ink (4-color and 6-color) realizing high image quality.
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Symbols Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the machine. The indicated sign is different depending on the content of caution. Symbols and their meanings are given below. Please follow these instructions as you read this manual. Examples of symbols Meaning Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries...
Page 9: Warning For Use
Check first that the machine no longer produces smoke, and then contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for repair. • Never repair your machine by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.
Page 10: Cautions And Notes
• The machine does not operate with any ink other than the Handling of media JV34 genuine ink. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, • Do not use the JV34 genuine ink with other printers, as high-quality printing.
Page 11: Safety Interlock
Safety Precautions Cautions on Installation CAUTION A place exposed to direct A place where temperature or On an inclined surface sunlight humidity varies significantly • Use the machine under the following environmental conditions: • Operating environment: 20 to 35 °C (68 to 95 °F) 35 to 65 % (Rh) A place exposed to direct air...
Page 13 Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes the items required to understand before use, such as the name of each part of the machine or the installation procedures. Moving This Machine ........1-2 Connecting Cables ........1-10 Where to Install This Machine ..... 1-2 Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ..1-10 Working Environmental Temperature ..
Page 14: Moving This Machine
Secure a suitable installation space before assembling this machine. The place of installation must have enough space for not only this machine itself, but also for the printing operation. Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JV34-260 3650mm 1302mm 1424mm 470kg 1000 mm or more 3302 mm or more...
Page 15: Moving This Machine
Moving This Machine Moving This Machine Move this machine according to the following steps when this machine needs to be moved on the same step- free floor. • When the machine is moved to any place other than on the same step-free floor, contact your distributor or our service office.
Page 16: Names Of Parts And Functions
Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of the Machine Maintenance cover Front cover Open the cover in maintenance. Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures Even when the power switch is off, keep all covers against jamming of medias or in maintenance inside the closed.
Page 17: Rear Side And Right Side Of The Machine
Names of Parts and Functions Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine Pre-heater Clamp lever (rear) Preheats the media before printing. (Located inside the platen) Interlocks with the clamp lever in the font of this machine. Cleaning solution cartridge Set a dedicated Washings cartridge (optional).
Page 18: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Display CONSTANT lamp Displays the status of the Lights in green when the heater temperature machine, set items and errors. reaches the set temperature. HEAT lamp Lights in orange during heating up of the heater.
Page 19: Heater
Names of Parts and Functions Heater Pre-heater/Print heater/Post-heater are equipped on the platen. The Pre-heater is used for pre-heating of the media prior to printing to prevent rapid changes in temperature. The Print-heater improves the image quality in printing.The Post-heater dries ink after printing. •...
Page 20: Carriage
Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing, the cutter unit for cutting off the sheet of media, etc. A lever is also provided to adjust the height of Head in 2 stages according to the thickness of media. ( P.2-6) Cutter blade and slot for cutting The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the media that has been printed on.
Page 21: Capping Station
Names of Parts and Functions Capping station • Be sure to wear the attached goggles in cleaning within the capping station to protect your eyes against ink. Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes. The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for cleaning the heads, etc.
Page 22: Connecting Cables
Connecting Cables Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0 USB cable interface cable. • Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0. • Contact a RIP maker near your location or our office when the USB2.0 interface is not attached to the PC.
Page 23: Connecting The Power Cable
Connecting Cables  Removing USB memory If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which a JV34 machine is connected, click "Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by following the instructions given there first and then remove the module.
Page 24: Inserting Ink Cartridges
Inserting ink cartridges Insert an ink cartridges. Shake the ink cartridge as shown on the right. Insert the ink cartridge. • Insert the ink cartridge lengthwise with the surface having IC chips pointing to the left side. • Colors are displayed on the display as follows. Black: K, Cyan: C, Magenta: M, Yellow: Y, Blue: B, Light blue: b, Light magenta: m Changing an ink cartridge...
Page 25: Caution In Handling Of Ink Cartridges
• Do not shake ink cartridges violently. This may result in ink leakage from the ink cartridges. • Never refill the ink cartridges with ink. This may result in troubles. MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink cartridges refilled with ink.
Page 26: Media
Caution in handling of medias Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high-quality printing. Set the heater temperature to meet the characteristics of the media. • Set the temperature of the Pre-heater, Print heater and Post-heater according to the type and characteristics of the media used.
Page 27: Menu Mode
Menu mode This machine has 4 modes. Each menu mode is described below. NOT-READY mode This is the mode in which the media has not been detected yet. The keys other than the key and the / key are effective. LOCAL mode Local mode is the mode for the drawing preparation state.
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Page 29 Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. About User Types ......... 2-2 Preparing for the Heaters ......2-30 Settings That Can Be Registered in Changing the Temperature Settings for User Types ..........2-2 the Heaters ..........2-30 Using the Registered User Types ....
Page 30: About User Types
About User Types Printing of higher quality prints is available by making (setting of User type) the print set matching to the characteristics of media when this machine is used for printing. On this machine, 4 types of User type 1 to 4 are settable. Settings That Can Be Registered in User Types For the method of registering settings in user types (1 to 4), see P.3-2.
Page 31: Workflow
Workflow Turning the Power ON/OFF Referring to “Turning the Power ON/OFF” P.2-4). Setting a Media Referring to “Setting a Media” ( P.2-6). Preparing for the Heaters Referring to “Preparing for the Heaters” P.2-30). Test Printing Referring to “Test Printing” ( P.2-32).
Page 32: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON This machine is provided with the following two power switches: Main power switch:It is located on the side of this machine.Keep this switch ON all the time. Power switch : Normally, use this switch to turn the power ON/OFF. The power switch lights in green when the power is ON and blinks in green when it is OFF.
Page 33: Turning The Power Off
Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power OFF When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the power OFF by pressing the power switch located on the front side. Check the following items when turning the power OFF. • If the machine is receiving data from the PC or if there is any data that has not been output yet •...
Page 34: Setting A Media
Setting a Media This machine can be used with a roll media and leaf media. For usable medias, refer to P.1-14 “Usable sizes of media”. Adjusting the Head Height Adjust the head height according to the thickness of the media you use. •...
Page 35 Setting a Media Fix the carriage while holding the height-adjusting While holding the lever, fix the carriage. lever. • By moving the lever of the right side of the carriage downward and fastening the screw in front, you can fix the carriage.
Page 36: Note For Media Setting
Note for media setting When setting media, read the following notes carefully. • Take care not to drop the media on your foot when setting the media.It may cause an injury due to the media. • When setting a heavy roll media, work by two or more people. Otherwise, you may hurt your back by the weight of the roll media.
Page 37: Setting A Heavy-Duty Roll Media
Setting a Media Setting a heavy-duty roll media There are two types of roll media; with 1.6m or more wide called “heavy-duty roll media” and with less than 1.6m called “narrow roll media”. This section explains how to set “heavy-duty roll media” with 1.6m or more wide. Prepare for the heavy-duty take-up device first Prepare for the take-up device before setting the heavy roll media.
Page 38 Remove the heavy-duty roll holders. Hexagonal wrench • The heavy-duty roll holders are on both sides of the shaft. Remove them with the following procedures. (1) Loosen the screws with the supplied hexagonal wrench. (2) Remove the heavy-duty roll holders. Heavy- duty roll Attach the paper core.
Page 39 Setting a Media Set a heavy-duty roll media Set a heavy-duty roll media to the heavy-duty feeding device on the back of this machine. When setting a heavy-duty roll media, set “ON” on [Feeding/TakeUP] of MACHINE SETUP. • Since the roll media is heavy, set it by two or more people. Take care not to drop it on the foot, and not to hurt your back.
Page 40 Set a media on the roll shaft. Paper core (1) Put the roll shaft through a paper core. (2) Slide the media to the center of the roll shaft. (3) Push the heavy-dury roll holders on both sides into the paper core.
Page 41 Setting a Media Clamp Open the front cover and raise the clamp lever at lever the front of this machine. Pinch Slide the media from the back to the front. roller • Insert the roll media between the platen and the pinch roller, and slide it to the front.
Page 42 Close the covers on the right and the left sides of the heavy-duty feeding device at the back of this machine. Lift the back tension-bar down to the Lock stopper slowly to tighten the media. • Unlock the tension-bar, and then lift it down. Tension-bar Push the clamp lever down.
Page 43 Setting a Media Hold the media lightly with the media press. • Set the media not to get out of the right of the pinch roller on the right end. • When using a thick media, remove the media press from the media before printing. •...
Page 44 Secure the media on the take-up device. ( P.2-25) (1) Feed the media up to the core of the roll media of the take-up device by pressing the key. (2) Secure the media as shown below. Press the key to loosen the media. •...
Page 45 Setting a Media Press the key to lift the tension-bar up and to stretch the loosened media. • Turn the switch to AUTO. The tension-bar is lifted, taking up the media, and automatically stops at the proper position. • If the tension-bar is not lifted with key, stretch the loosened media with the switch.
Page 46 Adjust the take-up/ feeding tension-bar To take-up stably for the various media, adjust the take-up/ feeding tension-bar.  Setting the active position of the take-up tension-bar (For the setting, see P.3-33) Change the settings depending on the media type. For the stretchy media, it is better to set the active position of the tension-bar to [HIGH]. Media Type Setting Description...
Page 47 Setting a Media  Installing the counter weight for adjusting the take-up/ feeding tension-bar weight Install the proper number of the counter weight depending on the media type. The counter weight can be installed up to 14 pieces. Media condition Solution For the strong tension to the media, the media wrinkles Increase the number of the counter weight to be...
Page 48: Setting A Narrow Roll Media
Setting a narrow roll media • Set the media with less than 1.6m wide on the narrow roll holder. Fix the tension-bars on the front and the back of this machine at the lock position. • The locks are on the right front and the left back of this machine. •...
Page 49 Setting a Media Insert the roll media in this machine. Pinch roller • The roll media can be smoothly inserted by slanting the media. (1) Pull the media out of the roll to the head of the platen. (2) Insert the media between the platen and the pinch roller. •...
Page 50 Make the roll media even then lower the clamp lever. • Pulling several positions of the media lightly, Lower the clamp lever after confirming that the amount of the roll media pulled out is almost even. Hold the media with the media press gently. •...
Page 51 Setting a Media Front cover Prepare for the narrow take-up device. (1) Set an empty core of the roll media on the take-up device. (2) Close the front cover. Paper core Narrow take- up device • Use the narrow take-up device to set the media with less than 1.6m wide. •...
Page 52 Entering the media remaining amount When [MEDIA RESIDUAL] of the maintenance function is "ON" ( P.5-25), the screen for entering media remaining amount is displayed after detecting the media width. Display the screen for entering media remaining I n p u t o f Me d i a L e n g t h MED I A L ENGH T = x x x .
Page 53: Narrow Take-Up Device
Setting a Media Narrow take-up device With the switch of the narrow take-up device, select the take-up direction of the media or others. Lever in top position (REVERSE) : The take-up device winds the media with the printed side facing in. Lever in middle position (OFF) : The take-up device does not wind the media.
Page 54: Setting Leaf Media
Setting leaf media Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. Open the front cover. Front cover Raise the clamp lever. Clamp lever Insert the leaf media between the platen and the pinch rollers. •...
Page 55 Setting a Media The media detection is started. DE T EC T I NG MED I A NOW P L E A SE WA I T (1) The media width is detected. (2) The media is fed then the rear end of media is detected. (3) It returns to the local mode when the detection is completed.
Page 56: Changing The Printing Origin
Changing the printing origin The position of the printing origin can be changed. Moving the LED pointer to the changing position and deciding the position. • The origin position set above misaligns with the feeding direction of a media by a few centimeters. Turn [FEED ORIGIN] “ON”...
Page 57 Setting a Media Press to determine the origin of the width direction. After determining the origin, press the key. OR I G I N SE T UP * * OR I G I N * * • The origin is changed. Typical setting position of printing origin The printing origin in the depth direction (X') is positioned at about 75 mm rearward from the slot for cutting on the platen.
Page 58: Preparing For The Heaters
Preparing for the Heaters Changing the Temperature Settings for the Heaters You can change/save the temperature settings for the heaters with “Heater” of the setting mode. ( P.3-8) Here, changing method of the temperature set in the setting mode is explained. Set the heater temperature according to the characteristics of the media you use.
Page 59: Checking The Heater Temperature
Preparing for the Heaters Checking the Heater Temperature Press the key. PR T POS T 3 5 ° C 4 0 ° C 5 0 ° C • The current heater temperature is displayed. Press the key at the end of confirmation. •...
Page 60: Test Printing
Test Printing Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink or nozzle missing). Relationship between head row and test pattern The relations between head row and test pattern print position are as follow. Head 1 Head 2 Pattern of head 1...
Page 61: Test Printing
Test Printing Test Printing Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink or nozzle missing). In addition, you can select the orientation of the test pattern to print from two types in order to perform test printing repeatedly.
Page 62: Head Cleaning
Head Cleaning About head cleaning Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning depending on the status. Select one from the three types below: NORMAL : When any line is missing SOFT : When only head wiping is needed (when lines are bent) HARD : When poor image quality cannot be improved even by NORMAL or SOFT cleaning Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result...
Page 63: Printing Data
Printing Data Starting a Printing Operation • When using a roll media, rewind the media by hand before printing so that it is not loose.When the roll media has not been rewound tightly, it may cause the image quality to deteriorate. Setting a Media ( P.2-6) Checking the Heater Temperature...
Page 64: Stopping A Printing Operation
Stopping a Printing Operation Perform the following operation when stopping a printing operation halfway. Press the key during printing. < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] w i d t h : 1 2 7 2 mm •...
Page 65: Cutting A Media
Printing Data Cutting a media For a roll media, two ways are available to cut the media after printing is completed, as follows. • When a media is cut, be careful that the printed side does not touch the floor or the printed side of other already cut media.
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Page 67 Chapter 3 Extended Functions This chapter describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. About User Types ......... 3-2 Setting Cleaning during Printing ....3-22 Registering All Printing Conditions Together Setting the CLEANING ......3-22 (Type Registration) ........3-2 Setting the WIPING ........3-23 How to Register User Types .......
Page 68: About User Types
About User Types Registering All Printing Conditions Together (Type Registration) This machine allows you to register printing conditions in each of the user types (1 to 4). Register a printing condition according to each media that you use in a user type beforehand. When you replace one medium to another, you can set the optimum printing condition only by changing one user type to another.
Page 69 About User Types When no instruction Function name Set value Outline from RIP exists Pre- OFF/ 20 ~ 50°C Heater (OFF/ 68 ~ 122?F) Print OFF/ 20 ~ 50°C TEMP Heater (OFF/ 68 ~ 122°F) HEATER Sets heater conditions. P.3-8) Post OFF/ 20 ~ 50°C Heater...
Page 70: Setting Media Correction
Setting Media Correction Correct the feeding rate of media after the type of media is replaced or the temperature of Heater is changed. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor printing.
Page 71 Setting Media Correction Check the correction pattern and enter a correction [ 1 ] MED I A COMP . V A L UE value. Enter a correction value in "+" : The boundary between the two bands is widened. Enter a correction value in "-" : The boundary between the two bands is narrowed. •...
Page 72: If The Positions Of Dots Shift
If the Positions of Dots Shift... When the condition for printing (media thickness/ink type/etc.) has been changed, perform the following operation to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi) printing and obtain the proper printing result. Example of a Printed Pattern Output direction The dots at the fourth position counted from the zero...
Page 73 If the Positions of Dots Shift... Displays the current Press to correct the dot position of head height. (H)... High (thick) Pattern 1. (L) ... Low (thin) • Corrected feeding rate: -40 to 40 • Check the test patterns. The position where an outward feeding DROP POS I T I ON ( H ) line and a return feeding line become one straight line is the...
Page 74: Changing The Set Values Of The Heaters
Changing the Set Values of the Heaters The optimal values of the heater setting differ depending on the ink type to be used. For details, refer to P.7-4 “Rough standard of heater temperature setting value”. Changing the Temperature Settings for the Heaters Here, each item of "SET TEMP."...
Page 75 Changing the Set Values of the Heaters Press to set the temperature of PR T POS T 5 ° C 0 ° C 0 ° C each heater. Heater selecting : by the keys Set temperature : OFF, 20 ~ 50°C Temperature setting : by the keys Press the...
Page 76: Adjusting Suitable Temperature Adjustment (When Solvent Ink Is Used)
Adjusting suitable temperature adjustment (When solvent ink is used) This section describes the procedure for setting the heater temperatures properly. The proper heater temperatures depend on the media type and ambient temperature. Set temperatures that are appropriate to the media. For non-coated media or media on which ink is slow to dry, set the heater temperatures so that the ink fixing and drying characteristics will be improved.
Page 77: In Case The Heater Temperature Is Too Low
Changing the Set Values of the Heaters In case the heater temperature is too low When solvent ink is used, this may result in printing failures such as beading or banding if the heater temperature or the ink acceptable amount (the ink limit) is too low. Beading is a phenomenon that adjacent dots attract each other and join.
Page 78: Setting The Printing Method
Setting the Printing Method In the printing method setting, the following items are set: • PASS : The pass (printing quality) for printing is set. • Scanning speed : The scanning speed for printing is set. • Scanning direction : A printing direction is set. •...
Page 79: Setting A Scanning Speed
Setting the Printing Method Setting a Scanning Speed Perform the operations in P.3-12 Steps 1 to 5. [ 1 ] PR I N T MODE P A SS < e n t > Press to select [SCAN SPEED]. [ 1 ] PR I N T MODE SCAN SP E ED <...
Page 80: Setting A Scanning Direction
Setting a Scanning Direction Perform the operations in P.3-12 Steps 1 to 5. [ 1 ] PR I N T MODE P A SS < e n t > Press to select [SCAN DIRECTION]. [ 1 ] PR I N T MODE SCAN D I REC T I ON <...
Page 81: Setting Logical Seek
Setting the Printing Method Setting Logical Seek The motion of Head varies depending on the set of Logical-seek. UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is OFF UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is ON Perform the operations in P.3-12 Steps 1 to 5. [ 1 ] PR I N T MODE P A SS <...
Page 82: Setting Drying Time
Setting Drying Time In the drying time setting, the following items for ink drying time are set. • SCAN : Ink drying time for each scanning is set. (During bidirectional printing, the machine stops for a certain period of time specified for each of the outward and return scanning.) •...
Page 83: Setting Margins
Setting Margins Set a non-printing area along the right and left edges of the media. The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set hereupon. • When you give priority to the setting at the RIP software side, make the setting value “Host”. •...
Page 84: Setting Color Pattern
Setting Color Pattern When you use ink other than Sublimation dye ink It is set whether a color pattern is printed on the right edge of a media. Image Origin 18mm • When you give priority to the setting at the RIP software side, make the setting value “Host”. Press the key in LOCAL.
Page 85: When You Use Sublimation Dye Ink
Setting Color Pattern When you use Sublimation dye ink Set whether the color pattern will be drawn on both edges of the medium. Image Dead Space Origin 28 ~ 34mm (ONx1) 18mm 84 ~ 90mm (ONx5) Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP <...
Page 86: Setting Automatic Cleaning
Setting Automatic Cleaning You can set items so that the head cleaning is automatically performed when printing has been completed for the set length. When printing has been completed, the machine measures the length of a medium printed after the previous head cleaning and performs the cleaning automatically if necessary.
Page 87 Setting Automatic Cleaning Type : NORMAL Interval : SOFT 10 to 30000mm HARD Press to set a cleaning interval and a cleaning type. I N T ERVA L : T Y PE Item selecting : by the keys 0 0 0 mm : NORMA L Interval and Type setting : by the...
Page 88: Setting Cleaning During Printing
Setting Cleaning during Printing There are two cleaning types during printing. CLEANING : Automatic head cleaning conducted during printing is set. WIPING : Automatic wiping during printing is set. Setting the CLEANING It is set whether head cleaning is performed automatically during printing. In cleaning during printing, a cleaning interval is set according to the length of a printed medium.
Page 89: Setting The Wiping
Setting Cleaning during Printing Setting the WIPING When the set number of times scanning is performed has been reached during a printing operation, a wiping operation is performed automatically to prevent ink dew condensation on the nozzle face. In the following cases, ink splashing, ink dripping or nozzle missing may occur during a printing operation. It is recommended that the regular wiping operation be set to always maintain a good printing state.
Page 90 Setting Cleaning during Printing Press the key. WI P I NG SCAN COUN T < e n t > Press the keys. WI P I NG T EMP . d i f f e r e n c e < e n t > •...
Page 91: Setting Media Detection
Setting Media Detection Set the method for detecting a media when the media is set and the detecting type when the media is cut. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP < EN T > Press the key.
Page 92: Perform Setting To Reduce Stripes Between Passes
In case that feeding stripes cannot be resolved even though media correction is performed, make P.3-4) “MAPS (Mimaki Advanced Pass System) valid. Feeding stripes become less visible by distributing the pass boundary. • MAPS effect differs depending on the set value of the printing speed. Use it after checking effect in advance.
Page 93 Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes Press to change print speed. [ 1 ] MA PS PR I N T S P EED 1 0 % • Set Value : -50 ~ +50% (If +20% is entered, the print speed increases by approximately 20%.
Page 94: Other Settings
Other Settings Change the settings according to the types of use. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E TUP < EN T > Press the key. S E TUP S E L EC T : T Y P E . 1 Press to select one of the types (1 to 4) and press the key.
Page 95: Initializing The Settings
Initializing the Settings The already configured settings are initialized. (Resetting) The set resetting can be executed per type. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP < EN T > Press the key. S E T UP S E L EC T : T Y P E .
Page 96: Machine Settings
Machine Settings Common settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Machine settings. Item Meaning Set value 0 ~ 10 ~ 240min/ The time until the rotation of the drying fan stops after STOP TIME CONTINUE printing has been completed is set.
Page 97: Setting The Drying Fan
Machine Settings Setting the DRYING FAN The exhaust fan operates during printing. After printing has been complete, it operates according to the setting of "Stop timer". The following two items can be set for the drying fan. • STOP TIME : The time until the exhaust fan stops after printing has been completed is set. •...
Page 98: Perform Setting Of Feeding And Take Up
Perform setting of feeding and take up For setting of feeding and take up, there are “Setting of UNIT SELECT” to set whether to use the heavy media take-up unit/feeding unit or not and “Setting of Tension Bar Position” to set the tension bar operation position for the heavy media feeding unit.
Page 99 Machine Settings Setting of Tension Bar Position Set the operating position of the tension bar for the heavy duty take-up device while printing. • When changing the setting, be sure to understand the setting contents referring to P.2-18 “Setting the active position of the take-up tension-bar”...
Page 100: Setting The Dryness Feed
Setting the DRYNESS FEED It is set whether a media is fed for it to be dried after printing has been completed. When the same data will be printed several times, the dryness feed is performed differently depending on the specified method in the RasterLinkPro5. •...
Page 101: Setting Confirm. Feed
Machine Settings Setting CONFIRM. FEED Set whether media feeding is performed for checking the result after test printing or not. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP < EN T > Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP <...
Page 102: Setting Time
Setting Time Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E TUP < EN T > Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP < EN T > Press the key.
Page 103: Setting Units
Machine Settings Setting Units Units used by this machine are set. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP < EN T > Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP <...
Page 104: Stamp Setting
Stamp Setting It is set whether information, such as printing conditions and a printing date, is output after printing has been completed. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E TUP < EN T > Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].
Page 105: Setting The Machine Name
Machine Settings Setting the MACHINE NAME The names of machines (machine No.) are set for recognizing them when they are connected to one another with a USB 2.0 interface used. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP <...
Page 106: Setting A Key Buzzer
Setting a KEY BUZZER A buzzer sound when keys are pressed is set. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E TUP < EN T > Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP <...
Page 107: Change The Operation Condition Of The Ambient Temperature
Machine Settings Change the operation condition of the ambient temperature If you print in the status that the temperature of the place in which the machine has installed (ambient temperature) is out of the usable temperature range, ink discharging defect or changing color may occur, and it adversely affects the printing quality.
Page 108: Extension Of Ink Expiry Month
Extension of Ink Expiry Month Ink expiry month can be extended for six months from the expired month. When used without extension, ink becomes unusable after two months of the expiry month. Extension of Ink Expiry Month The following setting or confirmation screen appears when the power of this machine is turned on, or when expired ink cartridge is set.
Page 109: When A Cartridge Extended The Expiry Month Is Set
Extension of Ink Expiry Month When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set and the power is turned on, or when a cartridge extended the expiry month is set to this machine, the following screen appears. E XP I RED I NK I N USE PRES S [ EN T ]...
Page 110: Switch Setting Of Ink Supply Path
Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path For the ink supply, condition of the ink cartridge to be used first by the double-cartridge automatic switching function can be selected. This setting is only available for 4-color set. • When expired ink cartridge is set, the expired cartridge is used first regardless of the setting below. •...
Page 111: When Both Ink Cartridge And Mbis1 Are Used
Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path When both ink cartridge and MBIS1 are used When both an ink cartridge and the optional bulk ink system (MBIS1) are set in the supply paths of the same color for 4-color ink set, you can select the ink to be used first. •...
Page 112: Confirming Machine Information
Confirming Machine Information The information of this machine can be confirmed. The following items can be confirmed as machine information. Item Description This displays the history of errors and warnings to date. When you press , the date of occurrence (year/month/day/hour/minute) ERROR HISTORY and the error/warning information are displayed alternately in the order of occurrence.
Page 113 Confirming Machine Information About Displayed Information This section describes how to read displayed information. ERROR HISTORY MAINTE. HISTORY Displaying the Displaying the contents of ERROR H I STORY [ 0 1 ] 1 1 . 1 0 . 1 0 1 2 : 1 5 occurrence date maintenance...
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Page 115 Chapter 4 Double Sided Printing This chapter describes settings and procedures for double sided printing. Printing on Double Side ..............4-2 Workflow of double sided printing ............4-2 Printing Area for double sided printing ..........4-3 Printing on Front Side ..............4-5 Setting the Double Side Mode ............4-8 Printing on Back Side ..............4-10...
Page 116: Printing On Double Side
Printing on Double Side Workflow of double sided printing Print on double side with the following workflow. Print on the front side When printing on double side, print on front side first, not on back side. • Since the machine reads the pattern printed on the front side and positions the back side, back side cannot be printed first.
Page 117: Printing Area For Double Sided Printing
Printing on Double Side Printing Area for double sided printing The following is the effective printing area (data printing area) for double sided printing with this unit. In the area enclosed in dotted line, several lines are printed to align the printing position of the front and the back.
Page 118 Print Start Position for double sided printing For feed direction (X), it is positioned approximately 75 mm on the back from the slot for cutting on the platen. For scan direction (Y), it is positioned on 25 mm from the right corner of media. With double sided printing function, the position of scan direction (Y) cannot be changed.
Page 119: Printing On Front Side
Printing on Double Side Printing on Front Side For operations and settings before printing, see P.2-6 ”Setting a Media” to P.2-34 ”Head Cleaning”. • Before printing on roll media, check the media is not slack on the back of the printer. If bowed, rewind the roll media manually to take up the slack.
Page 120 Check the print. • The following lines are automatically printed with images on the front side. Line name Description When printing on the back side, align this line printed on media with Cutting line the printer (platen). When printing on the back side, check the setting position of media Set position check line with this line.
Page 121 Printing on Double Side Cut several places of media along the cutting line. • Along the printed cutting line, cut several places of media with a cutter. Media Cutting line • Do not cut the edge of the media. The edge may be lifted and may scrape against the head.
Page 122: Setting The Double Side Mode
Setting the Double Side Mode Set for double sided printing. Setting Description Print of Back Side Select "ON" to print on the back side. INK LAYERS Set the number of ink layers to print on the back side. When the printing media reaches the specified length, media is detected again to adjust the MEDIA DETECT media misaligned position by skew or others.
Page 123 Printing on Double Side Press to set the number of D o u b l e S i d e Mo d e ink layers (1 to 9). I NK L AY ERS • Set the number of ink layer for printing on the back side. •...
Page 124: Printing On Back Side
Printing on Back Side After drying the front side of the media well, print on the back side. Put media on the machine facing the front side downward (on the platen). • Dry the media well. When front side is printed, dry the printed media well (Drying time is about 1 day as a guide). If printing on back side before drying well, the media may not be properly fed.
Page 125 Printing on Double Side Set the media so that the cuts on the cutting line become parallel to the line of the platen. • Set on the platen line, whichever is easier to check. Media Push down the clamp lever •...
Page 126 Select the Image Edit tab of Raster Link Pro 5, and set the print condition. • Set the print condition for the media type selected on the Step 5. When translucent media is selected on the Step 5 Select [Translucent Back side] on [Double sided printing] of Raster Link Pro 5. When opaque media is selected on the Step 5 Select [Opaque Back side] on [Double sided printing] of Raster Link Pro 5.
Page 127 Printing on Double Side Adjust misalignment of scan direction on both sides. B a c k P r i n t POS . COMP . Y : + < 1 . 3 mm > • Press the keys and adjust the position. Misalignment check line for scan direction Front Back...
Page 128 Printing on Double Side Adjust the misalignment during printing on back side (Only for translucent media) If the print is misaligned in the scan direction or in the feed direction during printing image data on back side, adjust the misalignment as follows. ...
Page 129: Maintenance
Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the methods for the daily care, the maintenance of the ink unit etc. Maintenance ..........5-2 DISCHARGE & WASH ........5-17 Precautions for Maintenance ...... 5-2 Supplying the Machine with Ink Anew ..5-19 About Cleaning Solution ......
Page 130: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintain the machine regularly or as necessary so that its accuracy will be maintained and it can continue to be used for a long time. Precautions for Maintenance Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this machine. • When using cleaning solution for maintenance, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses. •...
Page 131: Cleaning The Exterior Surfaces
Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces When the exterior surfaces of the machine are stained, dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it, and wipe the surfaces with the cloth. Cleaning the Platen The platen easily gets dirty with lint, paper dust, etc. generated when a media is cut.
Page 132: Cleaning The Media Sensor
Maintenance Cleaning the Media Sensor The media sensors are located on the platen in the backside and the bottom surface of the head. When the sensor is covered with dust, etc., it may cause false detection of media. Using a cotton swab, remove the dust, etc. accumulated on the surface of the sensor. When cleaning the sensor on the lower surface of the head is cleaned, move the carriage to the left end by the operations of step 1 of P.5-14 “Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It”, and then clean it.
Page 133: Maintaining The Capping Station
Maintaining the Capping Station Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping station. (ST.MAINTENANCE) The ink cap and wiper function as follows. • Wiper : It wipes off ink sticking to the head nozzles. • Ink cap : It prevents the head nozzles from clogging due to dryness. As the machine is used repeatedly, the wiper and ink cap gradually become dirty with ink, dust, etc.
Page 134 Wiper Clean the wiper and bracket. • Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance. Bracket Clean the wiper slider. • Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper slider with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance.
Page 135: Replacing The Wiper
Maintaining the Capping Station Replacing the wiper The wiper is consumable.When the display indicates that it is necessary to < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] replace the wiper, immediately replace the wiper with a new one. ! R e p l a c e a WI P ER Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off.
Page 136: Washing Of Head Nozzle
Washing of Head nozzle Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them being clogged with coagulated ink. Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed? • The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed when the nozzles are washed. Check the items on the At this time, if the state of "no ink"...
Page 137 Maintaining the Capping Station Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for maintenance, using a dropper. • Fill up the cap with cleaning solution on the verge of overflow from the cap. Close the front cover then press the key. S T .
Page 138: Washing The Ink Discharge Passage (Pump Tube Washing)
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage (PUMP Tube Washing) Wash the ink discharge passage regularly to prevent the head nozzles from clogging due to ink coagulation inside the passage. • When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink tank, and then operate it, referring to P.5-27 “If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears”...
Page 139 Maintaining the Capping Station Close the front cover and press the key. * B e i n g I n i t i a l i z e d * P L E A SE WA I T < L OCA L . 1 > •...
Page 140: When The Machine Is Not Used For A Long Time (Custody Wash)
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUSTODY WASH) When the machine is not going to be used for a week or more, use the cleaning function for custody to clean the head nozzles and ink discharge passage.After this, keep the machine in custody. Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed? •...
Page 141 Maintaining the Capping Station Press the key. F i l l t h e l i q u i d COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) : e n t • Until washing liquid is filled, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ent] is displayed on the screen. After the work up to the Step 6 is completed and you close the front cover, press the key.
Page 142: Cleaning The Ink Head And The Area Around It
Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It Because the ink head employs a very precise mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is cleaned. Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area around the ink head.In doing so, never rub the nozzles of the head.
Page 143 Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It Close the maintenance cover then press the ( COV ER OP EN ) PRES S < EN T > K E Y key. * B e i n g I n i t i a l i z e d * •...
Page 144: When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved
When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved When nozzle clogging cannot be solved even after the ink head cleaning ( P.2-34) or head nozzle washing P.5-8) has been done, perform the following two functions: FILL UP INK • Supplies ink to correct nozzle clogging. NOZZLE WASH •...
Page 145: Discharge & Wash
DISCHARGE & WASH Ink is discharged from the head, damper, and tube for them to be cleaned. • To use this function, the dedicated cleaning solution ( P.5-2 “About Cleaning Solution”) is required. In addition, before performing the work, check whether ink to be filled again remains or not. •...
Page 146 DISCHARGE & WASH Remove the cleaning solution cartridge. * D I SCHARGE * 0 0 : 0 0 • The cleaning solution remaining in the head or tube is discharged into the waste ink tank. • When the cleaning solution has been discharged completely, the screen on the right appears.
Page 147: Supplying The Machine With Ink Anew
Supplying the Machine with Ink Anew • If an ink cartridge extended the expiry month ( P.3-42) is set, initial ink fill cannot be performed. Replace the ink cartridge with another one (neither extended nor expired) and perform the initial fill. Turn the power of the machine on.
Page 148: Automatic Maintenance Function
Automatic Maintenance Function To use this machine comfortably, you can set various maintenances to be performed automatically. Here, set performing intervals of various automatic maintenances. You can prevent troubles such as ink clogging by performing automatic maintenance periodically (automatic maintenance function). For the auto maintenance functions, the following items can be set: •...
Page 149: Setting The Tube Washing Intervals
Automatic Maintenance Function Setting the Tube Washing Intervals The interval between each operation of washing the cap and PUMP tube with cleaning solution for maintenance is set. Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
Page 150: Setting The Cleaning Intervals
Automatic Maintenance Function Setting the Cleaning Intervals This is a function operated instead of the PUMP tube washing when the cleaning solution for maintenance has been used up. The cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set. Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu.
Page 151: Other Maintenance Functions
Other Maintenance Functions Changing the Time When a Warning about Wiper Replacement Is Issued The wiper is consumable.The head can easily become dirty in a dusty environment. In addition, the head cannot be cleaned adequately with a bent or worn wiper used.Wiper levels can be set so that a warning about wiper replacement is issued earlier than the standard according to the operating environment.
Page 152: Setting The Head Selection
Setting the Head Selection You can select the head to use for printing. When one head cannot be used because nozzle clogging has not been solved etc., you can set that the head with nozzle clogging will not be used. •...
Page 153: Setting The Display Of Media Residual
Other Maintenance Functions Setting the Display of Media Residual Whether the screen displays the remaining amount of a media is set. the remaining amount of a media is displayed in Remote. When the media remaining amount (However, when a leaf media is used, the length of the media to be display is turned to "ON"...
Page 154 Printing the Remaining Amount of a Media The present remaining amount of a media can be printed. • Set "Remaining amount of a media to display" to "ON". • When you replace the media you use now with another, it is recommended that you print the remaining amount of the media on it.With the remaining amount of a media having been printed beforehand, when you use the replaced media again, you can enter an accurate value in the screen for entering the remaining amount of a media (...
Page 155: If A Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears
Other Maintenance Functions If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears Ink used in head cleaning, etc. is stored in the waste ink tank on the lower right side of the machine.This machine counts the accumulated amount of discharged ink. When that reaches a specified amount, the machine displays a confirmation message.(When this message is displayed, consider the replacement of the waste ink tank.) If a Message Is Displayed, for Example, When the Machine Is Supplied with Ink...
Page 156 Confirmation Message in LOCAL < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] The message on the right is displayed. ! WAS T E T ANK Check the state of the waste ink tank and replace it with another as necessary. P.5-29) When You Do Not Want the Confirmation Message of the Waste Ink Tank to Be Displayed You can configure the setting so that the confirmation message of the waste ink tank is not displayed.
Page 157 Other Maintenance Functions Replace the waste ink tank with another When the right message is displayed, check the waste ink tank immediately, and then replace it according to the condition. < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] ! WA S T E T ANK Remove the waste ink tank guard.
Page 158 Close the waste ink tank guard. Select [Ink Tank Exchange] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key. (3) Press to select [Ink Tank Replace]. Press the key. I n k T a n k E x c h a n g e E XCHANGE •...
Page 159: To Change Sb52 Ink Color
Other Maintenance Functions To change Sb52 ink color To change Sb52 ink color, perform the procedures below: When you change the items below, the work by the service person is required. Contact a distributor in your district or our office to call for service. •...
Page 160: To Use Sublimation Transfer Ink With More Stable Quality
To use sublimation transfer ink with more stable quality When you print with sublimation transfer ink after you have left this machine, color may change due to color material settling. By shaking the ink cartridge or performing ink filling periodically, the status will be improved. (Before performing ink filling, it is necessary to shake the ink cartridge.) In this machine, when the time to shake the ink cartridge or to perform ink filling has come, a message (warning preventing color material settling) is displayed to inform you of it.
Page 161: Set The Interval To Display The Warning Message
Other Maintenance Functions Set the interval to display the warning message Depending on the ambient temperature, set the interval to display the warning preventing color material settling. • The display interval of the message is set to 72 hours in the initial condition. Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu.
Page 162: Replacing The Cutter Blade
Replacing the Cutter Blade The cutter blade is consumable.When the cutter blade gets dull, replace it with a new one (SPA-0107). • The blade is sharp.Be careful not to hurt yourself or anyone else. • Store the cutter blade in a place that is out of the reach of children.In addition, dispose of used cutter blades according to regional laws and regulations.
Page 163 Replacing the Cutter Blade Close the front cover. Press the key. • The screen returns to LOCAL. 5-35...
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Page 165 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trou- ble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD. Troubleshooting ................6-2 Power does not turn on ..............6-2 The machine does not start printing ..........6-2 Media get jammed / media is soiled ..........6-3 [HEAT] or [CONSTANT] LED does not light up .......6-3...
Page 166: Power Does Not Turn On
Troubleshooting Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure. If still the problem is not solved after troubleshooting, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Power does not turn on In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or computer. Check that the power cable is connected properly.
Page 167: Media Get Jammed / Media Is Soiled
Troubleshooting Media get jammed / media is soiled Media jamming or stained media is considered to be due to the use of an unsuitable media or improper setting of media. Is a recommended media used ? Use recommended media. Is the media not curled or bent ends ? Avoid using any media with curls or bent ends.
Page 168: Image Quality Is Poor
This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory. Take remedy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Phenomenon Measures (1) Execute the head cleaning.
Page 169: Ink Cartridge Warning Appears
• Once cartridge trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink cartridge without replacing it for a long time; otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle clogging prevention function. If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer. Displaying the description of ink cartridge trouble The contents of cartridge error are confirmable by the following operations.
Page 170: Warning / Error Messages
Warning / Error Messages If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message. Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error. Warning messages Message Cause Solution Check the front cover and maintenance covers. The front cover or the maintenance If the same error message appears C l o s e a c o v e r .
Page 171 - - - - Y Y K K The ink cartridge is not MIMAKI Replace the cartridge generating the NON - OR I G I N A L I N K genuine.
Page 172 Message Cause Solution The red LED blinks. Replace the car- The expiration date of an ink car- tridge generating the warning with a new tridge has passed (one month has one. E x p i r a t i o n : 1 MON T H passed after the specified expiration The cartridge may be used until two - - - -...
Page 173 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution Close the cover of the heavy-duty feeding device. The cover of the heavy-duty feeding If the error message is displayed even device opens. ! F e e d i n g C o v e r O P E N if the cover is closed, contact our ser- vice and sales office.
Page 174: Error Messages
Error messages When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below. If the same error message appears again, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service. Message Cause Solution An error occurred in the circuit...
Page 175 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution Securely connect the interface cable The machine received some data in position. * * * * * E R ROR 1 0 * * * * * other than command data. Use an interface cable conforming to COMMA N D E R ROR the specifications.
Page 176 Message Cause Solution The set position of the media is not Set the media to the proper position * * * * * E R ROR 5 0 * * * * * proper. The media detection has not again. ( P.2-9, P.2-20, P.2-26) ME D I A D E T E C T completed.
Page 177 D V E I C E CON S T R U C T I ON call for service. The head is not MIMAKI genuine. Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
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Page 179 Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine. Specifications ..................7-2 Machine specifications ..............7-2 Ink specifications ................7-3 Setting orders depending on ink type ..........7-4 Rough standard of heater temperature setting value ......7-4 Setting orders of ink cartridges ............7-4 Maintenance intervals of automatic maintenance function ....7-4 Sheet for inquiry ................7-5 Warning labels .................7-6...
Page 180: Specifications
Specifications Machine specifications Item JV34-260 Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Print head Specification 2 head 720 x 540dpi / 540 or 720 x 720dpi / 540 x 900dpi / 540 or 720 x 1080dpi / Drawing mode (scan x feed)
Page 181: Ink Specifications
Specifications Item JV34-260 Power AC100 - 120 ± 10% , AC220 - 240 ± 10% , 50/60Hz ± 1Hz , 15A or less Power consumption 1333 W or less Available temp. 20 °C to 35 °C Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation) Reco- Guaranteed temp.
Page 182: Setting Orders Depending On Ink Type
Setting orders depending on ink type The setting value and the setting orders of the ink cartridges differ depending on the ink type you use. Rough standard of heater temperature setting value When you use solvent ink, the optimal values of Pre heater/ Print heater/ Post heater differ depending on the ink type you use.
Page 183: Sheet For Inquiry
Sheet for inquiry Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine. Fill in the following necessary items, and then fax the sheet to our sales office. Company name Person in charge Telephone number machine model Operating OS Machine information Error message Contents of inquiry...
Page 184: Warning Labels
Warning labels Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office.
Page 185 Warning labels No. Reorder Label M907833 M903239 M903330 M903405 M906144 M907834 M906222 M907935...
Page 186: Function Flowchart
Function Flowchart < L OC A L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] WH I D T H : * * * * mm OR I G I N S E T U P OR I G I N S E T U P 0 .
Page 187 Function Flowchart H E A D H E I GH T T h i n J V 3 4 - 2 6 0 V 1 . 0 0 ME D I A W I D T H : 1 0 0 0 mm MR L - I I I V 1 .
Page 188 < L OC A L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] F UNC T I ON SETUP WH I D T H : * * * * mm S E T U P < E N T > F UNC T I ON MAINTENANCE MA I N T E N A NC E...
Page 189 Function Flowchart To P.7-12 To P.7-18 To P.7-22 E RROR H I S T OR Y E RROR H I S T OR Y * * * * * E RROR 0 9 * * * * * A L L <...
Page 190 SETUP S E T U P [ 1 ] [ 1 ] ME D I A COMP . S E L E C T : T Y P E . 1 ME D I A COMP . < e n t > P R I N T S T A R T : e n t [ 1 ]...
Page 191 Function Flowchart P R I N T I NG [ 1 ] ME D I A COMP . Print end P L E A S E WA I T V A L U E -255 to 255 P R I N T I NG [ 1 ] DROP .
Page 192 From P.7-12 [ 1 ] L E F T R I GH T MA RG I N < e n t > HOS T HOS T HOST / -20 to 75mm When solvent ink has been filled [ 1 ] [ 1 ] CO L OR P A T T E RN CO L OR P A T T E RN <...
Page 193 Function Flowchart [ 1 ] A U T O C L E A N I NG I N T E R V A L : T Y P E S E T U P : ON 1 0 0 0 mm : NORMA L ON / OFF 10 to 30000mm NORMAL / SOFT / HARD...
Page 194 From P.7-14 [ 1 ] [ 1 ] ME D I A D E T E C T ME D I A D E T E C T < e n t > D E T E C T ME T HOD <...
Page 195 Function Flowchart [ 1 ] ME D I A D E T E C T D E T E C T ME T HOD : S E L E C T SELECT / WIDTH [ 1 ] ME D I A D E T E C T D E T E C T : BO T H E DGE BOHT EDGE / LEFT EDGE...
Page 196 MAINTENANCE MA I N T E N A NC E S T . MA I N T E N A NC E S T . MA I N T E N A NC E S T . MA I N T E N A NC E < e n t > C A RR I AGE OU T <...
Page 197 Function Flowchart C l o s e a c o v e r To Local after initializing C l o s e a c o v e r To Local after initializing F i l l t h e l i q i d . S T .
Page 198 From P.7-18 MA I N T E N A NC E HD . MA I N T E N A NC E F I L L I NG U P HD . MA I N T E N A NC E < e n t > F I L L U P I N K <...
Page 199 Function Flowchart Complete Complete Complete * D I S CH A RGE * S e t : Wa s h i n g C a r t r i d g e * A B SOR P T I ON * 0 0 : 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 0 : 0 0...
Page 200 MACHINE SET MA CH I N E S E T U P DR Y F A N DR Y F A N DR Y F A N < e n t > S T OP T I ME < e n t > S T OP T I ME = 1 2 0 M i n 0 to 240 min / CONTINUE...
Page 201 Function Flowchart From P.7-22 MA CH I N E S E T U P T EMP . L E NG T H ° C UN I T S E T U P < e n t > MA CH I N E S E T U P S T AMP S E T U P S T AMP S E T U P <...
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MIMAKI JV34-260 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Before Use

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Chapter 3 Extended Functions

Chapter 4 Double Sided Printing

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Appendix

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