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URL: http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/
D202420-14
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  • Page 1 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/ D202420-14 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 Restriction in use .............vi Foreword ................vii About usable ink .............vii On This Operation manual ..........vii Safety Precautions .............viii Symbols .................
  • Page 3 Head Cleaning ..............2-12 About head cleaning ............2-12 Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result ................2-12 Printing Data ..............2-13 Starting a Printing Operation ..........2-13 Stopping a printing operation halfway ......2-14 Deleting Received Data (Data Clear) ......2-14 Move the Y-bar ...............2-15 Chapter 3 Extended Functions Changing origin ..............
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance ..............4-2 Precautions for Maintenance ..........4-2 About Cleaning liquid ............4-2 Maintenance of frame component ........4-2 Cleaning the LM guide ............4-3 Maintaining the Capping Station ........4-4 Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ..........4-4 Washing the Ink Discharge Passage (DISWAY WASH) .. 4-7 When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUSTODY WASH) ............
  • Page 5 Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications ..............6-2 Machine specifications ............6-2 Ink specifications ..............6-3 Setting orders depending on ink type ....... 6-4 Setting orders of ink bottles ..........6-4 Sheet for inquiry ..............6-5 Warning labels ..............6-6 Function Flowchart ............6-8...

  • 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: Restriction In Use

    CAUTION Restriction in use Restriction in use This machine is very dangerous as it has high-speed movable part, hot part and UV irradiating part. Use of this machine is limited to the user who understands this dangerousness completely. Restriction for user The user of this machine shall get proper training.

  • Page 8: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer "JFX500 Series" . “JFX500 Series” is a UV inkjet printer that can print with UV ink realizing high speed and high image quality. About usable ink Usable ink for this machine is UV ink (four-color / six-color model).

  • Page 9: 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 10: Warning For Use

    Warning for Use WARNING • Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving system in case of using the device in a closed room or a room with bad ventilation. • The ink used for this device falls into the category of UN No.3082 and UN Class 9. Since the ink is flammable, never use fire when using the device.
  • Page 11 Handling the Anti-freezing liquid • Use the exclusive Anti-freezing liquid by Mimaki ,or the LED UV cooling device may be damaged. • If the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with anti-freezing liquid gets on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap.

  • Page 12: Precautions In Use

    Handling of media • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high-quality printing. • Pay attention to the expansion and contraction of the media. Do not use media immediately after unpacking. The media can be affected by the room temperature and humidity, and thus it may expand and contract.
  • Page 13 • Electrical leakage, if it should occur, may lead to Mimaki. We would take no responsibility for any electrical shock of personnel or fire. troubles caused through the use of a UV devices •...
  • Page 14 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: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F) 35 to 65 % (Rh) A place exposed to direct air Around a place where fire is...
  • Page 15 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. About installing this machine ......1-2 Connecting Cables ........1-8 Where to Install This Machine ..... 1-2 Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ....1-8 Working Environmental Temperature ..

  • Page 16: About Installing 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 JFX500-2131 4100mm 4462mm 1490mm 1353kg External ink supply unit 775mm 455mm...

  • Page 17: About Fixing Machine

    About installing this machine About fixing machine The leg of this machine has the level foot to fix the machine. Before turning the power ON, make sure that the printer body is fixed with the leveling feet. The printer body may start moving during operation if it is not fixed with the leveling feet.

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of the Machine Carriage External ink supply unit The carriage is provided with the Set the ink bottle. heads for printing. Power button Turns on/off the power to Ink bottle the machine. Each bottle contains an ink of a particular color.

  • Page 19: Operation Panel

    Names of Parts and Functions Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Press to vacuum the media on Performs the adjusting function the table. such as “Drop.POScorrect” and “Feed COMP.” POWER Lamp Press to elevate the carriage.

  • Page 20: Carriage

    Carriage The carriage is provided with the heads for printing and LED UV unit. • Do not expose your naked eyes directly to the light irradiated from the LED UV when it lights. • Do not touch the LED UV unit when it is being lit or just after it is set OFF.

  • Page 21: Indicator

    Names of Parts and Functions Indicator Functions of the Indicator on the top right of this unit are described here. The indicator has a green and a red lamp. Color of lamp State of lamp State of machine Lighting REMOTE Green Blinking REMOTE (printing)

  • Page 22: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0 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 USB cable Unusable (used for maintenance)

  • Page 23: Connecting Power Supply Cable

    Copy the data onto the hard disk before outputting it for printing. Connecting Power Supply Cable You are not allowed to install the printer by yourself. Be sure to request MIMAKI’s service personnel and an electrician to install the printer.

  • Page 24: Setting Ink Bottles

    Setting ink bottles Set the ink bottle on the external ink supply unit. Insert the IC chip. • Insert the IC chip with the surface with metal upward. If you insert the wrong side by accident, it causes faulty or damage of the IC chip.
  • Page 25 Setting ink bottles Take out the 1 liter ink bottle, and slowly shake it twenty times and more. • To prevent ink from leaking when you shake it, wear gloves and cover the ink bottle cap with a paper towel etc. Being in that status, slowly shake it twenty times and more by flowing ink. •...

  • Page 26: Fill Ink

    Fill ink Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the display.  When [INK END] is displayed Insert the IC chip. Catches Remove the cover of ink bottle to be filled with and remove it. •...
  • Page 27 Setting ink bottles Prepare new 1 liter ink bottle and fill ink into the ink bottle of the external ink supply unit. • Be sure to fill 1 liter ink each time. As ink information of 1 liter ink has been written in the IC chip attached with the 1 liter ink bottle, the Never put any foreign object machine cannot manage ink if you fill 2 liter ink...

  • Page 28: Caution In Handling Of Ink Bottles

    • Do not shake ink bottles violently. This may result in ink leakage from the ink bottles. • Never refill the ink bottles with ink. This may result in troubles. MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink bottles refilled with ink.

  • Page 29: Media

    Media Usable media sizes and notes for handling are described. Usable sizes of media Model JFX-2131 2100mm Maximum width Maximum length 3100mm 2100mm Maximum printing width Thickness Less than 50mm Weight Less than 325kg *1. A rough guide is 50 kg per 1 m Caution in handling of medias Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias.
  • Page 30 1-16...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Workflow ............2-2 Head Cleaning ..........2-12 Turning the Power ON/OFF ......2-3 About head cleaning ........2-12 Perform head cleaning depending on the Turning the Power ON ........

  • Page 32: Workflow

    Workflow Turning the Power ON/OFF Referring to “Turning the Power ON/OFF” P.2-3). Setting a Media Referring to “Setting a Media” ( P.2-5). Check the irradiation position of Referring to “Check the irradiation position of the the LED UV lamp LED UV lamp” ( P.2-8).

  • Page 33: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON Power button Push the power button. • Push the power button located on the left side of the operation panel. • The firmware version is displayed when the power is turned ON. J F X 5 0 0 S t a r t - u p V e r...

  • Page 34: 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 button 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 35: Setting A Media

    Setting a Media This machine can be used with a leaf media. For usable medias, refer to P.1-15 “Usable sizes of media”. Setting the Media • If, within the absorption area, there are suction holes not closed by the media, close such suction holes placing thin sheet form material such as paper, film or tape.
  • Page 36 On the absorption area The absorption area of JFX-2131 is shown in the following figure. Origin Seal indicating the point of origin Provided at the 4 corners of the table. • When changing the point of origin, please refer to P.3-2 .

  • Page 37: Setting A Media

    Setting a Media About the media guide hole There are guide holes into which the attached positioning pin is inserted at the edge of the table (two sides of upper and lower of the table). Use these as a guide to set the media straight. •...

  • Page 38: Check The Irradiation Position Of The Led Uv Lamp

    Check the irradiation position of the LED UV lamp When printing with this machine, you can move the position of the LED UV lamps before printing. This machine provides three printing methods:  Single-layer printing: printing color ink layer on media ...
  • Page 39 Check the irradiation position of the LED UV lamp Positioning method of LED UV lamp This part explains the method to move the inside/ the outside curing lamp for right and left of the carriage. Loosen the screw of the lamp you move, slide it. Screw Align the top edge of the arrow with the scale.

  • Page 40: 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 3 Head 2...
  • Page 41 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 42: 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: SOFT : When lines are bent, when any line is missing NORMAL : When any line is missing, when colors are mixed HARD : When poor image quality cannot be improved even by NORMAL or SOFT cleaning Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result...

  • Page 43: Printing Data

    Printing Data Starting a Printing Operation Setting a Media ( P.2-5) (1) Open/Close the suction valve adjusting to the media size. (2) Press the key to light the VACUUM lamp and vacuum the media. Press the key in LOCAL. • The screen changes to REMOTE, and data can be received from the PC. MAPS setting Transmit data to be printed from the PC.

  • Page 44: Stopping A Printing Operation Halfway

    Stopping a printing operation halfway Perform the following operation when stopping a printing operation halfway. Press the key during printing. < L OCA L > DA T A REMA I N • The printing operation stops. • Interrupt data sending at the PC side during the data is sent from the •...

  • Page 45: Move The Y-Bar

    Printing Data Move the Y-bar When you wish to check the printing results etc., you can move the Y-bar. Set the evacuation position (view position) of the Y-bar in advance. Setting the view position Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press the...
  • Page 46 2-16...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Extended Functions This chapter describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. Changing origin ..........3-2 Perform setting to reduce stripes between Changing origin with JOG keys ....3-2 passes ............3-19 Changing origin with FUNCTION menu ..3-3 What is the MAPS Function?......3-19 Registering the thickness of the media ..

  • Page 48: Changing Origin

    Changing origin The default origin position can be changed. There are following 2 changing methods. Changing with the JOG keys Changing with the ÅgORIGINÅh in the FUNCTION menu Changing origin with JOG keys Press in the local. OR I G I N S E T UP 0 .

  • Page 49: Changing Origin With Function Menu

    Changing origin Changing origin with FUNCTION menu To precisely set the origin of coordinates, set its X- and Y- coordinates from the FUNCTION menu. This setting value becomes the origin position (0, 0). Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press...

  • Page 50: Registering The Thickness Of The Media

    Registering the thickness of the media Register the thickness of loading media. There are three types of registering; “Register the thickness of the media manually”, “Adjust the gap with the keys”, and “Measuring the thickness of the media automatically”. Use media with the correct thickness. •...

  • Page 51: Measuring The Thickness Of The Media Automatically

    Registering the thickness of the media Measuring the thickness of the media automatically Thickness of media is automatically measured with the gap pin on the left of the carriage. Set a media. • Be sure to set a media on the printing area. If measured automatically without media, the head can break.

  • Page 52: Registering Head Gap Value

    Registering Head gap value Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle plane of the heads). When the carriage is to move above the platen for printing or maintenance, it moves while keeping the head gap at the preset value. The upper limit of the head gap varies with media thickness.

  • Page 53: List Of Functions

    List of Functions This section describes the overview of each function to be set and set values that can be registered in user types. • About default “HOST” function You can operate this by the setting value specified in RIP software. When you set to other than “HOST”, it operates by that setting value, not by the instruction from RIP software.

  • Page 54: Set The Feeding Amount Of The Y Bar

    Set the feeding amount of the Y bar Correct the feeding amount of the Y bar. If the feeding amount of the Y bar is not proper, stripes may appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor printing. Setting Feed Correction A pattern for media correction is printed and a media-feeding rate is corrected.
  • Page 55 Set the feeding amount of the Y bar Press the key. F E ED COMP . PR I N T [ EN T ] • Print a correction pattern again and check it. • When media correction is needed, perform the operation in Step 5 to make correction.

  • Page 56: Correct The Ink Drop Position For Bidirectional Printing

    Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing When the condition for printing (media thickness/head height/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 Drop Position correct Printed Pattern Output direction The dots at the fourth position counted from the zero...
  • Page 57 Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing Press the key. • Input for the next pattern is displayed. • Repeat step7. Press the key several times to end the setting. Performing to correct the dot position without You can select “DROP.POScorrect” by using the key in the Local without pressing the key.

  • Page 58: Setting Logical Seek

    Setting Logical Seek The motion of Head varies depending on the set of Logical-seek. • You cannot specify the logical seek at the RasterLink side. When you set this machine to “Host”, printing will be performed in “LOGICAL SEEK=ON” status. MACHINE LENGTH MEDIA Movement of heads when...

  • Page 59: Setting Uv Mode

    Setting UV mode Set the intensity of the UV lamp on the LED UV device. Adjusting the intensity set in RIP Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 60: Printing At The Intensity Set In The Printer

    Printing at the intensity set in the printer Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E TUP [ EN T ] Press the key. S E TUP F E ED COMP . [ EN T ] Press to select [UV MODE].
  • Page 61 Setting UV mode Press the key. UV MODE L E VE L : 1 0 Press to set the level for the intensity of UV MODE the LED UV device. L E VE L Set Value : 1 to 10 (Default=5) •...
  • Page 62 Setting UV mode Press to select the control method. If you selected “FULL” : Printing is performed with the LED outside the print range lit up when the print begins and ends. If you selected “PRINT” : Printing is performed with the LED outside the print range lit up when the print begins and ends.

  • Page 63: Setting Work Change

    Setting Work Change Set whether to return to the local mode or keep the remote mode after online drawing. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON S E T UP [ EN T ]...

  • Page 64: Setting Ionizer

    Setting Ionizer Set the operation if you have an optional ionizer equipped. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON S E TUP [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 65: Perform Setting To Reduce Stripes Between Passes

    Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes What is the MAPS Function? If performing media correction does not resolve feeding stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) function to disperse the pass boundary to make the feeding stripes less visible.

  • Page 66: Setting Maps1 Function

    Setting MAPS1 Function Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON S E TUP [ EN T ] Press the key. S E TUP F E ED COMP .

  • Page 67: Setting Maps2 Function (4 Color)

    Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes Setting MAPS2 Function (4 color) Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON S E T UP [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 68: Setting Maps2 Function (4Color + Special Color Ink)

    Press to change the smoothing level. MA PS 2 SMOOT H I NG L V . : 1 0 0 % • Set Value : AUTO, 5 to 100% (set in units of 5%) AUTO : Set the smoothing level automatically depending on printing mode. 5 to 100% : The MAPS2 effect become strong as the set value increase, and become weak as the set value decrease.
  • Page 69 Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes Press the key. COL OR > P A T T ERN : 1 • When selecting the “AUTO” in the Step 6, proceed to the step 11. • When selecting the “MANUAL” in the Step 6, proceed to the step8. Press and select pattern and <...

  • Page 70: Setting Auto Cleaning

    Setting Auto Cleaning You can set the machine so that it counts the number of printed files after printing has been completed, and performs cleaning automatically if required. The machine can perform a stable printing operation with its heads always kept clean. Press the key in LOCAL.

  • Page 71: Setting Nozzle Face Cleaning

    Setting nozzle face cleaning The nozzle face of the head is automatically cleaned and any ink stuck to the nozzle face is removed before starting and during printing. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [SET UP].

  • Page 72: Setting Ink Heater

    Setting Ink Heater Set the time until the head heater and ink heater change to standby status after the print is finished. (In standby status, the heaters' temperatures decrease and they go on standby.) Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press...

  • Page 73: Other Settings

    Other Settings Change the settings according to the types of use. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON S E T UP [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 74: Machine Settings

    Machine Settings Machine settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Machine settings. Item Set value Default Meaning When no operation has been performed for the NONE/ AUTO Power-off 30min set time, the power supply is automatically P.3-28) 10 to 600min turned “OFF”.

  • Page 75: Setting Time

    Machine Settings Setting Time You can set time of your country (time difference). Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ] Press the...

  • Page 76: Setting Units

    Setting Units Units used by this machine are set. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 77: Setting A Key Buzzer

    Machine Settings Setting a KEY BUZZER You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ] Press the...

  • Page 78: Setting A Language

    Machine Settings Setting a LANGUAGE You can change the displayed language. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 79: Initializing The Settings

    Initializing the Settings You can return the setting of “SETUP”, “MAINTENANCE” and “MACHINE SETUP” to the status before shipment. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]...

  • Page 80: 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 ERROR HISTORY , the date of occurrence (year/ month/day/hour/minute) and the error/warning information are displayed alternately in the order of occurrence.

  • Page 81: Check The Machine Version Information

    Confirming Machine Information Check the machine version information Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON V I EW [ EN T ] Press to select [INFORMATION]. F UNC T I ON I N FORMA T I ON [ EN T ] Press the key.

  • Page 82: Displaying The Information Of This Machine

    Confirming Machine Information Displaying the Information of this machine Press the key in LOCAL. L US - 1 5 0 MMBB Y YK K REMA I N 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 The information is displayed sequentially with the key .
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 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 ..........4-2 Automatic Maintenance Function ....4-21 Precautions for Maintenance ...... 4-2 Setting the Refreshing Intervals ....4-21 About Cleaning liquid ........

  • Page 84: 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 85: Cleaning The Lm Guide

    Maintenance Cleaning the LM guide When the LM guide gets dirty, immerse soft cloth into water or neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the LM guide. LM guide...

  • Page 86: Maintaining The Capping Station

    Maintaining the Capping Station Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping station. (SATION MAINT.) 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 87 Maintaining the Capping Station Projection Remove the wiper. • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends. Clean the wiper and bracket. Wiper • Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket with a clean stick dipped in cleaning liquid for maintenance.
  • Page 88 Wiper blade Clean the wiper blade. • Soak the clean stick in the maintenance cleaning liquid, and then remove the ink that has adhered to the wiper blade. • Make sure to be careful with the edge of the wiper blade, and thoroughly clean the side (back side) where the wiper touches.

  • Page 89: Washing The Ink Discharge Passage (Disway Wash)

    Maintaining the Capping Station Washing the Ink Discharge Passage (DISWAY WASH) Wash the ink discharge passage regularly to prevent the head nozzles from clogging due to ink coagulation inside the passage. Press the key in LOCAL. MAINT. CARR I AGE OU T [ EN T ] Press to select [DISWAY WASH].

  • Page 90: 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 [INK END] displayed? Check the items on •...
  • Page 91 Maintaining the Capping Station Press the key. CA P C L E AN I NG COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ] • Until wiper cleaning is competed, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After the work up to the step 6 is completed, press the key.
  • Page 92 Press the key. P L E A SE WA I T 0 0 : 0 0 • The nozzles are washed. • When the nozzles have been completely washed, carriage moves onto the table. * * C L EAM I NG * * P L E A SE WA I T Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for maintenance, using a dropper.

  • Page 93: Cleaning Waste Ink Tray

    Maintaining the Capping Station Cleaning waste ink tray It is recommended that the wiper and cap be cleaned frequently in order to maintain the high image quality of the machine and keep the machine itself in good working order. • Clean the waste ink tray and the area around it about twice a week (it varies, depending on frequency in the use of the machine).

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Head And The Area Around It

    Cleaning the Head and the Area around It Because the 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 head.In doing so, never rub the nozzles of the head.

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Head And The Area Around It

    Cleaning the Head and the Area around It Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a clean stick. • Never rub the nozzles. The nozzle part (Never Clean the side surface of the head (shown in deep gray) with a clean stick. touch it.) Clean with a clean stick or a waste cloth.

  • Page 96: When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved

    When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved When nozzle clogging cannot be solved even after the head cleaning ( P.2-12) has been done, perform the following three functions: HEAD FILLUP • Fills up the head with ink. ( P.4-14) NOZZLE WASH •...

  • Page 97: Washing Of Head Nozzle

    When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved Washing of Head nozzle Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them being clogged with coagulated ink. Is [INK END] displayed? • The ink is absorbed when the nozzles are washed. Check the items on the At this time, if the state of "INK END"...
  • Page 98 Cap rubber Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. Cap rubber • Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber cover cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance. Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance will not remain.

  • Page 99: Alternative Nozzles For Printing, When Nozzles Missing Can Not Be Improved

    When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be improved at specific points, other good nozzles can be used as alternatives for printing. The head of this machine consists as the right figure. You can set the recovery by specifying the nozzle line each for the H1-2 (Head 1-2), the H3-4 (Head 3-4) and the H5-6 (Head 5-6).
  • Page 100 Press to select the Nozzle line that needs S E L EC T NOZ Z L E NOZZLE RECOVERY and press the key. : H 1 - A Nozzle line: A,B,C,D Head No.: H1 or H2 Register the Nozzle number that needs NOZZLE H 1 - A RECOVERY and press the key.
  • Page 101 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved Check if the registered nozzle is recovered You can check whether registered nozzle has been successfully recovered. With the following settings “ON”, you can print a test pattern using a recovered nozzle when test print ( P.2- 10).
  • Page 102 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved Clear the set value Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key. (3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY]. (4) Press the key.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Setting The Cleaning Intervals

    Setting the Cleaning Intervals The cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set. Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key. (3) Press to select [AUTO MAINT.].

  • Page 105: About White Ink Circulation Function

    Automatic Maintenance Function About white ink circulation function This machine performs ink circulation automatically to prevent white ink pigment from settling out.  Display indication during white circulation operation C I RCU L A T I ON P L E A SE WA I T •...

  • Page 106: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing consumables Replacing the wiper The wiper is consumable.When the display indicates that it is necessary to < L OCA L > replace the wiper, immediately replace the wiper with a new one. R e p l a c e a WI P ER [ M N T ] Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off.

  • Page 107: Replace The Ink Absorber

    Replacing consumables Replace the Ink Absorber Replace the ink absorber in the cap section before it gets dirty and can no longer absorb ink properly. • A ink absorber (SAP-0215/SAP-0216/SAP-0217) is an option.Buy one through the dealer in your region or at our service office. •...

  • Page 108: If A Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears

    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. The sensor monitors the discharged amount of ink in this machine. When that reaches a specified amount, the machine displays a confirmation message.
  • Page 109 Replacing consumables Take out the used waste ink tank. (1) Hold the handle of the waste ink tank and pull it out to the front. (2) Raise the waste ink tank and take it out. • Put a cap on the waste ink tank removed. Waste ink Replace the new waste ink tank.

  • Page 110: Refilling Antifreeze Mixed Water

    Precautions in handling the antifreeze liquid • Be sure to wear goggle and gloves for handling the antifreeze liquid. • Use the recommended antifreeze liquid by Mimaki. If not, the cooling device may be broken. (Supplied antifreeze liquid :1000cc x 2 bottles) •...

  • Page 111: Refill Cooling Water

    Refilling antifreeze mixed water Refill cooling water If an error of lack of water, refill cooling water. To fill up its capacity, about 450cc refill is required. Remove the cover of the left rear surface of the Y bar. • Remove the screws (for ten positions) indicated with circles in the figure and remove the cover.
  • Page 112 Refilling antifreeze mixed water Refill antifreeze liquid. • Fill the antifreeze liquid from the feed-water inlet. • Put the liquid of 50ml into the syringe, and put it into the device. Repeat this 9 times to fill up (450ml). Close the feed-water inlet and the air purge cover, and attach the cover of the left rear surface of the Y bar.

  • Page 113: Cleaning Y Motor

    Cleaning Y motor When the warning message [Y motor cleaning] is displayed, clean the Y motor with the procedures below: Turn off the power supply, and open the Y-motor maintenance cover. • Remove the screws (for four positions) of the Y motor maintenance cover and open the cover.
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  • Page 115 Chapter 5 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 ................5-2 Power does not turn on ..............5-2 The machine does not start printing ..........5-2 Image quality is poor ...............5-3 Nozzle is clogged ................5-3...

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 118: Ink Bottle Warning Appears

    • Once ink bottle trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink bottle 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 bottle trouble The contents of ink bottle error are confirmable by the following operations.

  • Page 119: If An Error Related To The Sub Tank Occurs (Error 618 To 61B)

    Troubleshooting If an error related to the sub tank occurs (Error 618 to 61b) The Error 618 to 61b are related to the sub tank. Execute following procedures when an error about sub tank occurs, or when the nozzle is not unclogged after cleaning.

  • Page 120: If Nozzle Missing Due To Color Mixture Of Ink Or Aeration

    If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration If nozzle missing occurs due to color mixture of ink in the head or aeration, push ink or air in the head out from the port. Select [AIR PG] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in LOCAL.
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting Fix the jig on the wiper part and open the ink port valve at the side you selected in the Step 3. Port1 Port2 • Do not open the port valve at the side you did not select in the Step 3. If you open the valve, air is mixed from here.
  • Page 122 Select the next operation. A I R PG END < > CON T I NUE • If selecting another port, press then perform steps 3 to 11. • If completing work, close the maintenance cover and remove the tool from the wiper. •...

  • Page 123: If Negative Pressure Abnormality Occurs

    Troubleshooting If negative pressure abnormality occurs By the environment or aging, the pressure controlled in this machine may exceed the control range. If an error related to pressure abnormality occurs, perform the procedures below: • If pressure abnormality occurs, immediately adjust the pressure with the following procedures and return it to the normal value.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Press the key. * * AD J US T I NG * * P L E A SE WA I T • Sensor adjustment starts. Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve to PRES SURE - 5 . 4 0 k P a adjust the pressure so that it becomes the proper value.

  • Page 125: 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 Errors when performing operations Message Cause Solution • Check the ink bottle for the supply path C A N ‘...
  • Page 126 Message Cause Solution • Perform “PRESSURE ADJUST” ( P.5- The value of the negative pressure sen- < L OC A L > 9) of the maintenance. If you cannot sor is abnormal. N E G A T I V E P R E S S U R E adjust it to the normal value, or, even if The value of the positive pressure sen- you perform, it may be displayed, contact...
  • Page 127 Warning / Error Messages Ink Error Ink error is displayed also in the local guidance. ( P.3-36) Message Cause Solution • Remove the ink bottle generating the I N K : - - - - Y Y K K warning once and install it again. The IC chip of the ink bottle cannot be •...

  • Page 128: 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 E R ROR 1 0 8 Head connection can not be confirmed.
  • Page 129 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution COM driver becomes the high tempera- E R ROR 1 5 f ture. H E A D D R I V E HO T E R ROR 1 7 1 New Print Head was recognized. N EW H E A D CON N E C T The main PCB Q6 is disabled (short E R ROR 1 7 2...
  • Page 130 Message Cause Solution E R ROR 3 0 4 USB device initialization failure. U S B I N I T E R R Occurrence of a time out error on a E R ROR 3 0 5 USB device. U S B T I ME OU T E R ROR 4 0 1 An excessive load was applied to the X •...
  • Page 131 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution • Perform “SUB TANK” ( P.5-5) of the maintenance. Also check the remaining Ink could not be supplied to the sub amount of ink in the ink bottle. Even if you E R ROR 6 1 b tank.
  • Page 132 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution • Turn off the main power, and wait an hour E R ROR 7 1 6 or more before turning it back on. I n k H e a t e r H T m p : 1 2 3 4 5 6 If control became impossible after the error was displayed, the following mes- The ink heater is too hot.
  • Page 133 Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine. Specifications ..................6-2 Machine specifications ..............6-2 Ink specifications ................6-3 Setting orders depending on ink type ..........6-4 Setting orders of ink bottles .............6-4 Sheet for inquiry ................6-5 Warning labels .................6-6 Function Flowchart ................6-8...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Specifications Machine specifications Item Specifications Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Print head Specification 6 heads: 3-layered staggered arrangement in 2-line 600x600 : Bi/Uni 4/8/16 pass 4 colors 600x900 : Bi/Uni 6/12/24 pass Printing mode (scan x feed) 600x600 : Bi/Uni 8/16/32 pass 6 colors or more 600x900 : Bi/Uni 12/24/48 pass...

  • Page 135: Ink Specifications

    Specifications Ink specifications Item Specifications Supply 1L Ink bottle Black ink Cyan ink Magenta ink Color Yellow ink White ink Clear ink Primer Ink capacity 1 liter The period is printed on the ink bottle. Shelf life Within three months after opening the package even in the available period. Storage 1 to 40˚C (Storage at temperature of 40˚C is permitted within a month.) Storage tempera-...

  • Page 136: Setting Orders Depending On Ink Type

    Setting orders depending on ink type The setting value and the setting orders of the ink bottles differ depending on the ink type you use. Setting orders of ink bottles The orders of ink bottles set in the ink station differ depending on the ink set you use. •...

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139 Warning labels 1:Reorder .M909381 2:Reorder .M903330 3:Reorder .M906310 4:Reorder .M906115 5:Reorder .M904325 6:Reorder .M903226 7:Reorder .M905980 8:Reorder .M906311 9:Reorder .M902663 10:Reorder .M909385...

  • Page 140: Function Flowchart

    Function Flowchart < L OC A L > 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 . 0 - - - - * * OR I G I N * * OR I G I N S E T U P...
  • Page 141 Function Flowchart OR I G I N S E T U P OR I G I N S E T U P H E A D GA P = * . * mm ME D I A = * . * mm * * P R I N T I NG * * P L E A S E WA I T * * C L E A N I NG * *...
  • Page 142 From P.6-8 F UNC T I ON V I EW * * * * mm * * MOV I NG NOW* * V I EW [ E N T ] S T A R T [ E N T ] P L E A S E WA I T V I EW * * * * mm...
  • Page 143 Function Flowchart ME D I A T H I C K N E S S P L E A S E WA I T T H I C K N E S S CH E C K T H I C K N E S S CH E C K T H I C K N E S S CH E C K CH E C K S T A R T [ E N T ]...
  • Page 144 From P.6-10 From P.6-10 PATTERN S E T U P U V MOD E U V MOD E [ E N T ] : P A T T E RN PATTERN / CONTROL CONTROL S E T U P R E F R E S H R E F R E S H [ E N T ] : HOS T...
  • Page 145 Function Flowchart HOST U V MOD E U V MOD E : HOS T L I GH T A D J U S T HOST / MANUAL -50 to +50% U V MOD E U V MOD E P A T T E RN : L E V E L MANUAL Pattern 1 to 7, NOPRINT...
  • Page 146 From P.6-12 From P.6-12 S E T U P A U T O C L E A N I NG A U T O C L E A N I NG [ E N T ] : O F F OFF/ON S E T U P I N T E R V A L W I P I NG...
  • Page 147 Function Flowchart A U T O C L E A N I NG I N T E R V A L T Y P E : L E NG T H 1 0 p a g e : SO F T NORMAL /SOFT/HARD PAGE PAGE : 1 to 1000pages...
  • Page 148 From P.6-14 From P.6-14 MA I N T E N A NC E NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y [ E N T ] : P R I N T [ E N T ] NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y...
  • Page 149 Function Flowchart S E L E C T H E A D NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y * * P R I N T I NG * * : H 1 - 2 P R I N T [ E N T ] P L E A S E WA I T H1-2/H3-4/H5-6...
  • Page 150 From P.6-16 From P.6-16 MA I N T E N A NC E S E L E C T S U B T A N K A I R PG [ E N T ] 1 < > 2 MA I N T E N A NC E S E L E C T S U B T A N K H E A D F I L L U P [ E N T ]...
  • Page 151 Function Flowchart MOV I NG NOW A I R PG A I R PG P L E A S E WA I T S E T T H E T OO L [ E N T ] S T A R T [ E N T ] P L E A S E WA I T R EMOV E T H E T OO L...
  • Page 152 From P.6-18 F UNC T I ON MA CH I N E S E T U P A U T O P o w e r - o f f MA CH I N E S E T U P [ E N T ] A U T O P o w e r - o f f [ E N T ]...
  • Page 153 Function Flowchart L E NG T H : mm mm / inch R E S E T Settings are initialized E X E CU T E [ E N T ] P R I N T L E NG T H P R I N T A R E A U S E T I ME U V L AMP 1...
  • Page 155 JFX500-2131 Operation Manual Aug, 2015 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D202420-14-05082015...
  • Page 156 FW : 2.5 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.2015...

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