Page 1 You can also download the latest manual from our website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/ D202495-15 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 On This Operation manual ..........vi Safety Precautions ............. vii Symbols ................vii Safety interlock ..............xi Emergency switch ..............xii Chapter 1...
Page 3 Assistant functions ............2-6 Switching ON/OFF of Centering function ......2-6 Switching ON/OFF of Media detecting function ....2-7 Switching ON/OFF of Belt washing function .....2-8 Switching ON/OFF of Air blade .........2-8 Switching ON/OFF of Belt heater ........2-9 Setting a Media ............... 2-10 Maximum Print Area ............2-10 Notes for Setting a Media ..........2-10 Outline of media setting ..........2-11...
Page 4 Machine Settings .............3-11 Setting a AUTO Power-off ..........3-13 Setting the Display of Media Residual ......3-14 Setting Time ..............3-16 Setting Units ..............3-17 Setting a KEY BUZZER ..........3-18 Selecting the head line to use ........3-19 Setting a LANGUAGE ............ 3-20 Setting a MEDIA DETECT ..........
Page 5 Replacing consumables ..........4-26 Replacing the wiper ............4-26 If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears ..4-27 Cleaning the washing unit ..........4-29 Cleaning of peeling sensor ..........4-30 When power of adhesive weakened ....... 4-31 Be sure to check before recoating adhesive ....4-32 Peel weakened adhesive ..........4-34 Coat new adhesive ............4-38 Chapter 5...
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
Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer "Tx500 Series" . “Tx500-1800B” is a color inkjet printer that can print with Textile ink realizing high speed and high image quality. On This Operation manual -1800B " • This Operation manual is describing the operations and maintenance of "Color inkjet printer Tx500 (called as this machine hereafter) •...
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
Safety Precautions Warning for Use WARNING • Do not use the machine in a poorly ventilated room or a closed room. • Take care not to damage, break or work upon the power cable. If a heavy material is placed on the power cable, or if it is heated or pulled, the power cable can break, thus resulting in fire or electric shocks.
Page 10: Cautions And Notes
Handling of media • The machine does not operate with any ink other than the • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, Tx500 genuine ink. high-quality printing. • Do not use the Tx500 genuine ink with other printers, as •...
Page 11 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 30 °C (68 to 86 °F) 35 to 65 % (Rh) A place exposed to direct air Around a place where fire is...
Page 12: Safety Interlock
Safety interlock This machine is equipped with interlocks to terminate the operation for your safety when the cover opens during printing etc. (red circle parts in the figure below).
Page 13: Emergency Switch
Safety Precautions Emergency switch This is the switch for stopping the machine emergently for safety reason. The emergency switches have 2 types "button-switch" and "wire type-switch". How to use the emergency button-switch Press the emergency button-switch when the emergency case occurs. •...
Page 14 After the machine stops, remove the cause of the defect and confirm the safety. Release the emergency stop. • Rotate the emergency button to release. xiii...
Page 15 Safety Precautions How to use the emergency wire-switch Pull the emergency wire-switch when the emergency case occurs. • The emergency wire switch (Red wire) locates along with the roller of front side and back side. • Pull the wire strongly to the downward or your side. After the machine stops ,remove the cause of the defect and confirm the safety.
Page 17: Before Use
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 Setup of media feeding part .......1-11 Connecting Cables ........1-15 Where to Install This Machine .....
Page 18: 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 Tx500-1800B 3895mm 2750mm 1640mm 1840kg 1000 mm or more 1000 1000...
Page 19: About Fixing Machine
About installing this machine About fixing machine The leg of this machine has the adjuster 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 20: Names Of Parts And Functions
Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of the Machine Name Function Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures against jamming of Front cover medias or in maintenance inside the station. Even when the power button is off, keep this cover and the other covers closed. Open the cover in maintenance.
Page 21: Rear Side And Right Side Of The Machine
Names of Parts and Functions Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine Name Function Power switch on printer side The power switch of the printer. AC inlet Connect the power cable of the printer part. USB 2.0 connector This is USB2.0 interface connector. LAN connector Please use this connector when you use event mail function.
Page 22: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Use this when setting the head gap. Draws test patterns to check if there are any drawing failures such as ink clogging. Or executes Head cleaning at ink clogging. ACTIVE lamp Performs the adjusting function such as When the power supply is turned on, it...
Page 23: Operation Touch Panel
Names of Parts and Functions Operation Touch Panel MENU BELT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MENU TAKEUP UNIT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MANUAL MANUAL START BELT CLOCKWISE SPEED % POWER % POWER % MOTOR MOTOR RUNNING MOTOR RUNNING AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC DISCHARGE FEED MEDIA SETUP...
Page 24: Operation Panel (Front Surface Of Media Feeding Part)
Operation Panel (Front surface of media feeding part) MENU BELT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MANUAL START BELT SPEED % POWER % MOTOR RUNNING AUTOMATIC FEED SETUP PRESSURE ROLLER WASHING UNIT TAKEUP UNIT LOWER CLOCKWISE SERVICE WATER VALVE TAKEUP MOTOR AIR VALVE AIR VALVE ALARMS MOTOR RUNNING...
Page 25: Operation Panel (Rear Surface Of Media Feeding Part)
Names of Parts and Functions Operation Panel (Rear surface of media feeding part) Name Function When you press “ I ”, the belt will move, and when you press “O”, it [BELT] button will stop. When the green light turns off by pressing, the moving direction of [FEED BACKFEED] button the belt is changed in the direction of feed back.
Page 26: Carriage
Carriage The carriage is provided with the heads for printing. Indicator Functions of the Indicator on the top right of this unit are described here. The indicator has a green and a red lamp. Green Color of lamp State of lamp State of machine Lighting REMOTE...
Page 27: Setting Up
Setting up Setting up Setup of media feeding part You can set the following items in Setup. Pressing the [SETUP] button on the operation touch panel, perform the setting. • Setting of language to be displayed on the operation touch panel •...
Page 28 Setting up Select language to be displayed. MENU LANGUAGE LANGUAGE • Selectable language : ENGLISH, ITALIAN, GERMAN BACK JAPANESE, CHINESE, FRENCH • If you wish to cancel, press the [BACK]. ENGLISH ITALIAN GERMAN JAPANESE CHINESE FRENCH Return to the “AUTOMATIC” screen by pressing the home button. 1-12...
Page 29 Setting up Setting of each function MENU Name Function Name Item Name Content Setting whether the belt washing is used or not. If setting ENABLED/ to the enabled state, the take-up unit is useable. Also, DISABLED the belt washing is turned on automatically by displaying the “AUTOMATIC”...
Page 30 Press the [SETUP] on the operation touch MENU TAKEUP UNIT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MANUAL CLOCKWISE panel. POWER % MOTOR MOTOR RUNNING AUTOMATIC DISCHARGE MEDIA SETUP PRESSURE ROLLER WASHING UNIT MEDIA DETECT LOWER SERVICE WATER VALVE AIR VALVE AIR VALVE ALARMS MOTOR RUNNING BRUSHER MOTOR...
Page 31: Connecting Cables
Connecting Cables Connecting Cables Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0 interface cable. USB 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 32: Connecting Power Supply Cable
 Removing USB memory If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which a Tx500 machine is connected, click "Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by following the instructions given there first and then remove the module.
Page 33: Setting Ink Bottles
Setting ink bottles Setting ink bottles Set the ink bottle on the external ink supply unit. Catches Remove the ink cover. • Remove both catches of the ink cover and remove the cover. • The rear surface of the ink cover has the nozzle (stick shape) for ink absorption and the float sensor for detecting remaining amount of ink.
Page 34 Make slits in the top surface of the bottle as the figure, and push the aluminum sheet downward. • Use a cutter etc. to make slits in the top surface. How to make slits • When you make slits in the aluminum sheet, divide it into eight parts as shown in the figure, or, cut off the aluminum sheet along the inner side of the bottle.
Page 35 Setting ink bottles About IC chip • The IC chip has information of ink color, remaining amount of ink, expiration data, etc. When setting the ink bottle, insert the IC chip packed with the ink bottle into the IC chip inserting port attached with the ink cover.
Page 36: Changing An Ink Bottle
Setting ink bottles Changing an ink bottle Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the display.  When [INK END] is displayed Catches Remove the ink cover of the ink bottle to be changed, and remove the empty (used) ink bottle. •...
Page 37 Catches Set the ink bottle on the ink holder, and attach the ink cover. Insert the IC chip.  When [INK NEAR END] is displayed There is a little of ink left. It is recommended to replace the ink bottle soon since ink may become empty in printing while printing is continuously enabled.
Page 38: For Ink
For ink About ink expiration date The ink bottle has its expiration date. You can use the bottle in two months after the expiration date indicated on it, however, you cannot use it when three months have passed from the expiration date. When it becomes unusable, the ink bottle lamp blinks fast in red to inform you of it.
Page 39: Media
Fully understand the contents and use depending on the kind or the characteristic of fabric. • Use pre-processed fabric recommended by MIMAKI. • When setting the fabric, be sure to adjust the head height. Other wise, the fabric and/or the head can be damaged.
Page 40 Fabric conditions which enable to print Items Condition Remarks Width variation less than ±5mm / one side edge Curve when expanded One-direction curve not allowed Slack height when expanded flat 2mm or less surface ±15mm, Displacement roll Cloth (width of 500mm and less) is ± 2mm. edge Inner diameter of roll 2 ~ 3 inchs...
Page 41 Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Workflow ............2-2 When Using the Optional Heater MTA-190 .2-25 Turning the Power ON/OFF ......2-3 Notes for when using the heater ....2-25 Turning the Power ON .......2-26 Turning the Power ON ........
Page 42: 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.2-10). When Using the Optional Heater Referring to “When Using the Optional Heater MTA-190” ( P.2-10). MTA-190 Test Feeding Referring to “Test Feeding”...
Page 43: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON • Turn the power ON after the front cover and maintenance cover are closed. Turn on the power switch of the media feeding part. • Set the power switch located on the back of machine to the “I”...
Page 44: 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 45: Automatic Function
Automatic function The media position is adjusted automatically since the feeding unit equips the centering function. • Do not touch this machine during the automatic function. There is the danger of injury as the pressure roller may move down automatically etc. and your finger may be pinched. Media Until the media is detected in the peeling sensor (START) located right behind the peeling roller, the take-up unit is in the idling status.
Page 46: Assistant Functions
Assistant functions The assistant functions which are prepared in this machine, such as the centering, the belt heater, the belt washing, the media heater, etc., also includes the function which is able to switch between ON/OFF depending on the type of media. Switching ON/OFF of Centering function By using the centering function, the media can be kept in straight during printing.
Page 47: Switching On/Off Of Media Detecting Function
Assistant functions Switching ON/OFF of Media detecting function If the media detecting function is turned to “ON”, the printing operation is automatically stopped when the media end is detected by the media end sensor. MENU TAKEUP UNIT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE Switch by pressing [ON]/[OFF] of “MEDIA MANUAL CLOCKWISE...
Page 48: Switching On/Off Of Belt Washing Function
Switching ON/OFF of Belt washing function By using the belt washing, you can wipe off ink stuck through and on the feeding belt. MENU BELT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE Switch by pressing [ON]/[OFF] of “WASHING MANUAL START BELT UNIT” on the operation touch panel. SPEED % POWER % MOTOR RUNNING...
Page 49: Switching On/Off Of Belt Heater
Assistant functions Switching ON/OFF of Belt heater By using the belt heater, you can keep the adherence and dryness of the feeding belt. Belt heater MENU TAKEUP UNIT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE Switch by pressing [ON]/[OFF] of “BELT MANUAL CLOCKWISE HEATER”...
Page 50: Setting A Media
Setting a Media Maximum Print Area The white area shown in the following figure represents the maximum print area. The area other than that is the dead space that cannot be printed. In the case of roll media : 3200mm In the case of leaf media : 230mm 10mm...
Page 51: Outline Of Media Setting
Setting a Media Outline of media setting It is recommended to set media by two persons and more from the aspect of workability. • As the pressure roller is very heavy, much care should be taken for falling of the roller and being wedged during media setting.
Page 52: Attach The Fabric Winding Roller
Attach the fabric winding roller After washing belt, drops of water that could not be removed with the wiper of the washing unit may remain in some cases. If those drops are carried to the belt surface, it may stain the media before printing. You can remove drops adhering to the belt by attaching the fabric winding roller in advance.
Page 53 Setting a Media Attach the fabric winding roller with the fabric. • Attach the fabric winding roller by aligning it with the groove of the resin block around the feeding belt roller on the rear surface of this machine. Rotate the feeding belt to check that the fabric winding roller can rotate smoothly. 2-13...
Page 54: Feed The Media
Feed the media Set it to the “MANUAL” screen by pressing MENU BELT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MANUAL START BELT [MANUAL] on the operation touch panel. SPEED % POWER % MOTOR RUNNING AUTOMATIC FEED SETUP PRESSURE ROLLER WASHING UNIT TAKEUP UNIT LOWER CLOCKWISE SERVICE...
Page 55 Setting a Media (4) Put the media through the roll shaft and fix with the roll holder. • After setting the roll holder, rotate the media manually to check that the media does not slip between the roll holder and the paper core. •...
Page 56: Pressure Roller
After passing the media to the turn-back bar of Turn-back bar roller the upper side of the pressure roller, wind the media around the turn-back bar roller. • Smoothing wrinkle roller can function when the media is set at the center basis.
Page 57 Setting a Media [PRESSURE Air pressure gauge Lower the pressure roller by turning the ROLLER] lever [PRESSURE ROLLER] lever to the “DOWN” side. • Rotate the adjusting dial to adjust the pressure of the pressure roller (refer to the table below). •...
Page 58 Adjust the position of the centering sensor. • Rotate the centering sensor unit to adjust the centering detection width. Maximum : Allows media misalignment of about 30mm. Minimum : Allows media misalignment of about 10mm. • Use it by adjusting the position between the maximum value and the minimum value at will. •...
Page 59 Setting a Media Set the speed to about 10m/min by pressing the MENU BELT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MANUAL START BELT BELT SPEED [-]/[+]. SPEED % POWER % MOTOR RUNNING AUTOMATIC • Set the belt operating direction to [FEED]. FEED SETUP PRESSURE ROLLER WASHING UNIT...
Page 60: Take Up The Media
Take up the media Take up the fed media on the empty paper core. Set the empty paper core on the take-up unit. • Set the empty paper core on the take-up unit in the same way as the setting of the roll shaft of the feeding unit.
Page 61 Setting a Media Set it to the “AUTOMATIC” screen by pressing MENU TAKEUP UNIT BELT HEATER AIR BLADE MANUAL CLOCKWISE [AUTOMATIC] on the operation touch panel. POWER % MOTOR MOTOR RUNNING AUTOMATIC DISCHARGE MEDIA SETUP PRESSURE ROLLER WASHING UNIT MEDIA DETECT LOWER SERVICE WATER VALVE...
Page 62: Setting The Head Gap
Setting the Head Gap Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle plane of the heads). When the head is moved to the upper of belt at the printing or by the maintenance function or so, it moves to the head gap position which has been set.
Page 63: Detecting The Media
Setting a Media Detecting the Media Media detection is a function for setting the printable area. Press on the media selection screen, and MED I A SE T RO L L < > L EA F select ROLL/LEAF. • If “LEAF” is selected, go to the step 2. Input width of the printing area.
Page 64: Changing The Printing Origin
Setting a Media About entering media thickness and remaining amount When you set “Media remaining amount display” and “Media detection” to “ON” and “MANUAL”, input screen for the media thickness and the 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...
Page 65: When Using The Optional Heater Mta-190
When Using the Optional Heater MTA- The optional heater MTA-190 operates together with the Tx500-1800B, automatically turning on and off when the printer prints. • Because the optional heater MTA-190 is a device that assists in drying, there may be times when drying is incomplete.
Page 66: Turning The Power On
Turning the Power ON Turn the main power switch ON. • Set the power switches located on the back of this machine to the “ON” side. Power switch Turning the Power OFF When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the power OFF by rotating the power switch located on the back side.
Page 67: Adjust The Angle Of The Optional Heater Mta-190
400 mm of distance between the heater and the media. Loosen the hexagon head bolt on the side surface of the optional heater MTA-190 using the monkey wrench attached to TX500-1800B . Adjust the angle of the heater and tighten the hexagon head bolt.
Page 68: Adjust The Temperature Of The Heater
If discoloration occurs, either lower the heater output, or increase the distance between the heater and the Tx500-1800B. Volume knob If printing data with a high coverage rate, the ink may not dry, penetrating to the back. If penetration to the back occurs, reset the drying time ( P.3-4 “Setting Drying Time”) or use an interleaf to prevent penetration.
Page 69: Test Feeding
Test Feeding Perform this function before printing, and check whether the media can be fed normally. Press the key in LOCAL three T E S T F E ED [ EN T ] times. Press the key. T E S T F E ED S T AR T [ EN T ] Press the...
Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: Set The Media Feeding
Set the media feeding Correct the feeding rate of media. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor printing. • When you have changed the media type, check the pattern and perform adjustment depending on the status.
Page 74 Set the media feeding Check the correction pattern and enter a correction F E ED COMP . 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 75: 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 76 Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing By pressing the key, register the correction value. • The screen to correct the next pattern is displayed. Repeat the P A T T ERN 2 procedures from the Step 5 to correct all patterns. 0 .
Page 77: 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.2-10) Set the media feeding part to the printable state.
Page 78: Stopping A Printing Operation Halfway
Printing Data 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 79 Chapter 3 Extended Functions This chapter describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. List of Functions ..........3-2 Selecting the head line to use.....3-19 Setting a LANGUAGE.........3-20 Setting Logical Seek ........3-3 Setting a MEDIA DETECT......3-21 Setting Drying Time ........
Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: Setting Drying Time
Setting Drying Time In the drying time setting, the 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.). • When you give priority to the setting at the RasterLink side, make the setting value “Host”. •...
Page 83: Perform Setting To Reduce Stripes Between Passes
P.2-33) “MAPS” (Mimaki Advanced Pass System) valid. Feeding stripes become less visible by distributing the pass boundary. (Supported from the firmware ver.1.10) • MAPS effect differs depending on the set value of the printing speed. Use it after checking effect in advance.
Page 84 Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes Press the key. S E TUP MA PS [ EN T ] Press the key several times to end the setting.
Page 85: Improving The Image Quality By Changing The Media Feeding Amount
Improving the image quality by changing the media feeding amount When you set the belt encoder to ON, you can improve the print quality. Set this to ON when you notice the uneven feeding or the joints of the belt. •...
Page 86: Setting Auto Cleaning
Setting Auto Cleaning You can set the machine so that it counts the number of printed files or the length or time after printing has been completed, and performs cleaning automatically if required. You can select the auto cleaning setting from three types below: •...
Page 87: Setting Nozzle Face Cleaning Time
Setting nozzle face cleaning time When the set time has passed, nozzle face of the head is cleaned automatically to remove ink droplets on the nozzle face. In case that deflection, nozzle missing, or symptom which ink droplets fall down occurred, make the interval between each operation shorter.
Page 88: 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 F E ED COMP . [ EN T ] Press to select an item for setting.
Page 89: 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 AUTO Power-off ( P.3-13) NONE/ 10 to 600min NONE time, power...
Page 90 Item Set value Default Meaning Mail Set whether you send/ do not send the e- ON / OFF Deliverry mail when the set event occurs. Print Start Set whether you send/ do not send the e- ON / OFF Event mail at the start of printing.
Page 91: Setting A Auto Power-Off
Machine Settings Setting a AUTO Power-off When no operation has been performed for the set time, the power supply of Media feeding part is automatically turned “OFF”. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].
Page 92: Setting The Display Of Media Residual
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 printed is display is turned to "ON"...
Page 93 Machine Settings 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 94: Setting Time
Setting Time You can set time of your country (time difference). 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 95: 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 [ EN T ] Press the key.
Page 96: Setting A Key Buzzer
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 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...
Page 97: Selecting The Head Line To Use
Machine Settings Selecting the head line to use If troubles such as the nozzle clogging is not solved, you can print with another head which has no error. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP <...
Page 98: Setting A Language
Setting a LANGUAGE You can change the displayed language. 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 99: Setting A Media Detect
Machine Settings Setting a MEDIA DETECT When you enter any media thickness at setting the media or when the media thickness sensor has an error, set this to “MANUAL”. Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP <...
Page 100: Setting A Drying Feed
Setting a DRYING FEED To dry evenly up to the back edge of the printing data, set the length to be fed after printing has been completed. Depending to your external heater position, set it so that the data end may be fed until it passes the external heater.
Page 101: Setting The Amount Of Blank Space Between Printed Lines
Machine Settings Setting the amount of blank space between printed lines Sets the amount of blank space between printed lines. 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 [ EN T ]...
Page 102: Setting The Feed Mode Of The Space Of No Data To Be Printed
Setting the feed mode of the space of no data to be printed Change the feed mode of the margin included in the image data (the space of no data to be printed). If print data with much margin, set to “CONTINUOUS”, then the print time can be shorten. Press the key in LOCAL.
Page 103: Set The Network
Set the network You can also perform network setting with “Network Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki Engineering (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/download/). Press the key in LOCAL.
Page 104 Press the key. DHCP : ON • Press to set ON/ OFF. • When it is ON, the IP address given by the DHCP server is used. Press the key. NE TWORK DHCP [ EN T ] Press to select [AutoIP]. NE TWORK A u t o I P [ EN T ]...
Page 105: Setting Event Mail Function
You can also perform network setting with “Network Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki Engineering (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/download/). Disclaimer •...
Page 106 Press the key. E V EN T MA I L Ma i l D e l i v e r y [ EN T ] Press the key several times for terminating this function. Set the event to send an event mail Press the key in LOCAL.
Page 107 Machine Settings Press the key. E r r o r E v e n n : OF F • Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail when the printing operation stops because an error occurs. • Press to set ON/ OFF. Press the key.
Page 108 Press the key. E V EN T MA I L Ma i l D e l i v e r y [ EN T ] Press to select [Mail Address] . E V EN T MA I L Ma i l A d d r e s s [ EN T ] Press the...
Page 109 Machine Settings Press the key. E V EN T MA I L Ma i l D e l i v e r y [ EN T ] Press to select [Massage Subject] . E V EN T MA I L Ma s s a g e S u b j e c t [ EN T ] Press the key.
Page 110 Press the key. E V EN T MA I L Ma i l D e l i v e r y [ EN T ] Press to select [Server Setup] . E V EN T MA I L S e r v e r S e t u p [ EN T ] Press the key.
Page 111 Machine Settings Press to select [SENDER ADDRESS]. S ERV ER S E T UP S ENDER ADDRES S [ EN T ] Press the key. S ENDER ADDRES S • Press and set the e-mail address to be used as the sender mail address. •...
Page 112 Press the key. POP 3 A d d r e s s • Press the jog key to set POP server. • Input the POP server name. Press the key. S ERV ER S E T UP POP 3 A d d r e s s [ EN T ] Press to select [APOP] .
Page 113 Machine Settings Send a test e-mail 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 [ EN T ] Press the key.
Page 114 • The sent result of the test e-mail is the result of e-mail sending process performed by this machine to the e-mail server. It does not indicate that the e-mail was received at the address. • If the spam e-mail filter etc. has been set in the terminal in which e-mails are received, even if “Sending has been completed”...
Page 115: Setting The Setting Lock Function
Machine Settings Setting the Setting Lock function You can freely specify a four digit password so that no one other than an administrator can perform network and mail settings. Specifying the password for the network and event mail functions Press the key in LOCAL.
Page 116 Machine Settings Releasing the password for the network and event mail functions 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 117: 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 S E T UP [ EN T ] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]...
Page 118: 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/ ERROR HISTORY month/day/hour/minute) and the error/warning information are displayed alternately in the order of occurrence.
Page 119: Check The Machine Version Information
Confirming Machine Information Check the machine version information Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON S E T UP [ EN T ] Press to select [INFORMATION]. F UNC T I ON I N FORMA T I ON [ EN T ] Press the key.
Page 120: Displaying The Information Of This Machine
Confirming Machine Information Displaying the Information of this machine Press the key in LOCAL. S b 3 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REMA I N 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 The information is displayed sequentially with the key .
Page 121: Maintenance
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 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved ..4-17 Precautions for Maintenance ......
Page 122: 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 123: 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 Media 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.4-15 “Cleaning the Head and the Area around It”, and then clean it.
Page 124: When Not Using The Machine For A Long Period Of Time
When not using the machine for a long period of time • Do not turn off the main power of this machine; doing so will prevent the auto maintenance function to regularly avoid ink clogging from working. To turn off the power, press the power button on the right side of the operation panel and turn off the lamp.
Page 125: When Not Using This Machine For More Than Three Days
When not using the machine for a long period of time When not using this machine for more than three days When you are not using this machine for more than three days, follow the procedure below. Perform the operation of “When not using this machine for two days (weekends, etc)”.
Page 126: 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 127 Maintaining the Capping Station Open the right maintenance cover. Right maintenance cover (1) Rotate the screws under the right maintenance cover (for three positions) to the left and remove them. (2) Hold the bottom of the right maintenance cover and pull it to the front. (3) While pulling the right maintenance cover downward, remove it.
Page 128 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 129: Cleaning The Wiper Ink Pan
Maintaining the Capping Station Cleaning the wiper ink pan Water-based ink does not flow easily. Ink dries, gets stuck, and accumulates. Use a rubber spatula or the like to frequently push the ink that piles up in the ink pan beneath the wiper towards the waste route. Press the key in LOCAL.
Page 130 Press the key after the cleaning. C l o s e a c o v e r COMP L E T ED [ EN T ] Close the right maintenance cover then press the key. • After its initial operation, the machine returns to step1. 4-10...
Page 131: 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 132: 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 133 Maintaining the Capping Station Press the key. CA P C L E AN I NG COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ] • The carriage moves onto the belt. • 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 134 Maintaining the Capping Station 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, the head moves onto the belt. * * C L EAM I NG * * P L E A SE WA I T Open the right maintenance cover.
Page 135: 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 136 Cleaning the Head and the Area around It Soak the clean stick or the waste cloth in the maintenance cleaning liquid and wipe off an accumulated ink on the side of the head and on the bottom surface of the slider. •...
Page 137: When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved
When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved When nozzle clogging cannot be solved even after the head cleaning ( P.2-32) has been done, perform the following two functions: NOZZLE WASH • Wash the head nozzle. ( P.4-17) • Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved. NOZZLE RECOVERY P.4-19) Washing of Head nozzle...
Page 138 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. Cap rubber • Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance. Wipe off so that cleaning solution for Cap rubber maintenance will not remain.
Page 139: 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 140 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 141 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved Check the print condition for which nozzle recovery cannot be performed Depending on the registered nozzle, there is a mode on which recovery is not reflected. Check the print condition for which recovery cannot be performed. •...
Page 142 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 143: 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 144: Setting The Cleaning Intervals
Automatic Maintenance Function 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.
Page 145: Cleaning Y Motor
Cleaning Y motor When the warning message [Y motor cleaning] is displayed, clean the Y motor with the procedures below: Screw Turn off the power supply, and open the Y-motor maintenance cover. • Remove the screw of the Y-motor maintenance cover, and open the cover.
Page 146: 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 147: If A Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears
Replacing consumables 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 148 Replacing consumables Take out the 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 waste ink tank.
Page 149: Cleaning The Washing Unit
Cleaning the washing unit Clean the belt washing unit regularly (about once a month) to make sure that there is no ink or lint on the belt surface. Turn the levers on both sides of the belt washing unit to unlock. Lever Pull out the belt washing unit forward.
Page 150: Cleaning Of Peeling Sensor
Cleaning of peeling sensor To prevent the peeling sensor from the operation mistake due to blot, clean the peeling sensor periodically (about once a week). • The peeling sensor may be dirty because of ink mist generated at printing and steam generated when the fabric is evaporated.
Page 151: When Power Of Adhesive Weakened
Also, in case that adhesive power is too strong, turn the adjustment dial, and increase the air pressure. Then, pressure of the pressure roller decreases. • Mimaki’s genuine adhesive is solvent pressure sensitive adhesive. Be sure to wear the protection mask for organic solvent, the goggle and the gloves to recoat adhesive.
Page 152: Be Sure To Check Before Recoating Adhesive
Be sure to check before recoating adhesive The power of adhesive on the feeding belt differs depending on the type/the used time of adhesive, media type/ thickness, temperature or humidity, etc. Depending on the type of anti-wrinkling agent, or other conditions, the set value of the pressure roller of the media feeding part is required to be adjusted.
Page 153 When power of adhesive weakened Set adhesive power You can change adhesive power by adjusting the pressure of the pressure roller. Adjust adhesive power to make the status of this machine as below:  Rough standard for setting adhesive power (1) No lift shall be found on the media and the media edges within the carriage operating area at printing.
Page 154: Peel Weakened Adhesive
Peel weakened adhesive To peel adhesive, the items below are required: • To peel adhesive coated on before shipment, use the remover attached to this machine. As adhesive is special one, you cannot peel it with kerosene nor diesel oil. Notes when removing adhesive •...
Page 155 When power of adhesive weakened MENU BELT WASHING UNIT Set it to the “SERVICE” screen by pressing MANUAL START BELT [SERVICE] on the operation touch panel. SPEED % WATER VALVE AUTOMATIC AIR VALVE FEED BRUSHER MOTOR SETUP AIR BLADE BELT HEATER SERVICE POWER % ALARMS...
Page 156 Pour remover on the belt so that it goes through the cloth. • Pour remover so that the drop does not drip off on the floor surface while the belt goes round once. If remover may adhere to other parts such as washing unit etc., it may adhere to adhesive again and cause the fixation fault.
Page 157 When power of adhesive weakened After peeling off adhesive as much as possible with the resin board, remove the remaining adhesive on the belt surface with ethanol and the waste cloth. • After the work above is completed, recheck whether there is any adhesive left not being peeled or large dust.
Page 158: Coat New Adhesive
• Mimaki’s genuine adhesive is solvent pressure sensitive adhesive. Be sure to wear the protection mask for organic solvent, the goggle and the gloves to recoat adhesive.
Page 159 When power of adhesive weakened Paste adhesive tape (with smooth-surface) on the belt front surface. • Paste adhesive tape on the position as indicated in the figure (from both edges for right and left of the belt). Fabric feeding direction Belt upper surface Main body...
Page 160 Set it to the “SERVICE” screen by pressing MENU BELT WASHING UNIT MANUAL START BELT [SERVICE] on the operation touch panel. SPEED % WATER VALVE AUTOMATIC AIR VALVE FEED BRUSHER MOTOR SETUP AIR BLADE BELT HEATER SERVICE POWER % ALARMS MOTOR RUNNING ABOUT STATE...
Page 161 When power of adhesive weakened Pour adhesive on the belt evenly in the width direction. • As adhesive is dehydrated and recoated little by little while the belt is moving round once, coat all over the belt by refilling adhesive on less part of it. •...
Page 162 When power of adhesive weakened Stop the belt by pressing [STOP BELT]. MENU BELT WASHING UNIT MANUAL STOP BELT SPEED % WATER VALVE AUTOMATIC AIR VALVE FEED BRUSHER MOTOR SETUP AIR BLADE BELT HEATER SERVICE POWER % ALARMS MOTOR RUNNING ABOUT STATE RESET...
Page 163 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 When an error occurs in media ............5-3 Image quality is poor ...............5-3...
Page 164: Troubleshooting
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 165: When An Error Occurs In Media
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 166: Nozzle Is Clogged
• 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 167: 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 168: 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. • Be aware that if you leave the device for a long time during the air purge, ink may leak from the cap section.
Page 169 Troubleshooting Discharge the ink from the valve of the Y-port. • Insert the syringe into the valve of Y-port and then slowly withdraw about 10cc of the ink. • Be careful not to spatter the ink around during the work. •...
Page 170: If Negative Pressure Abnormality Occurs
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 171 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 : - 4 . 0 0 k P a ( - 4 .
Page 172: If A Head Failure Error Is Displayed
If a head failure error is displayed If the above errors occur when the power is turned on, you can use the following procedure to continue operation. Head failure error to be subjected If the head failure error that has not been described here has been displayed turn off the power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
Page 173 Troubleshooting What to do if an error occurs Error number is displayed on the display. ERROR 1 0 8 HD CONNEC T [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ERROR 1 0 8 PRE S S [ EN T ] K EY Press the key.
Page 174: 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 front cover and maintenance covers. The front cover or the maintenance •...
Page 175 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution The value of the positive pressure sen- • Perform “PRESSURE ADJUST” ( P.5-8) of < L OC A L > sor is abnormal. P O S I T I V E P R E S S U R E the maintenance.
Page 176 Message Cause Solution Time to replace the mist filter has • For replaceing the filter, refer to the separate M i s t F i l t e r P l e a s e R e p l a c e [ E N T ] come.
Page 177: Error Messages
Warning / 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...
Page 178 Message Cause Solution An error occurred in the main PCB E R ROR 1 6 e 3.3VB power supply. M a i n P C B V 3 R 3 B E R ROR 1 8 a An error occurred in the main PCB M a i n P C B V _ COR E VCORE power supply.
Page 179 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution 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 MO T OR X motor.
Page 180 Message Cause Solution Starting of the negative pressure con- E R ROR 6 1 c trol has an abnormality. N E G A T I V E P . CON T RO L E R ROR 6 1 d N E G A T I V E P . N o t E n o u g h The negative pressure cannot be kept properly •...
Page 181 Warning / Error Messages SYSTEM HALT Message Solution Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while. S Y S T EM H A L T Check the number and contact your local distributor to call for service. (“000”...
Page 182 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution • Please check whether it does not get media rolled together in belt washing unit. WASHING UNIT BRUSHER There was abnormality in washing Please turn OFF all the power once, and MOTOR FAULT. brush motor.
Page 183 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 184: 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 300x300 : Bi/Uni 1/2/4 pass (only normal mode) 300x300HQ : Bi/Uni 2/4/8 pass (only normal mode) 300x450HQ : Bi/Uni 3/6/12 pass (only normal mode) 4 colors 600x600 : Bi/Uni 4/8/16 pass...
Page 185: Ink Specifications
Specifications Item Specifications Available temp. 20 °C to 30 °C (68°F to 86°F) Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation) Guaranteed temp. 20 °C to 25 °C (68°F to 77°F) Recomended Temperature change ± 10 °C / h or less Environment Dust 0.15mg/m...
Page 186: 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 187: 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 188: 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 189 Warning labels 1:Reorder . 2:Reorder . M903330 M901549 3:Reorder . 4:Reorder . 5:Reorder . M909026 MTA-SJM0149 MTA-SJM0151 6:Reorder . 7:Reorder . 8:Reorder MTA-SJM0132 MTA-SJM0153 9:Reorder .
Page 190: 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 * * P R T...
Page 191 Function Flowchart E X T E RN A L H E A T E R : O F F ON / OFF * * C L E A N I NG * * 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 T E S T F E E D * * T E S T F E E D * * S T A R T...
Page 192 From P.6-8 F E E D COMP . F E E D COMP . [ E N T ] P R I N T [ E N T ] DROP . POS c o r r e c t DROP . POS c o r r e c t [ E N T ] P R I N T [ E N T ]...
Page 193 Function Flowchart * * P R I N T I NG * * F E E D COMP . P L E A S E WA I T -9999 to 9999 * * P R I N T I NG * * P A T T E RN 1 P A T T E RN 2 P L E A S E WA I T...
Page 194 < L OC A L > 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 [ E N T ] F UNC T I ON MACHINE SET...
Page 195 Function Flowchart To P.6-14 To P.6-18 To P.6-22 W I P I NG 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 T x 5 0 0 - 1 8 0 0 B V 2 .
Page 196 SETUP S E T U P F E E D COMP . * * P R I N T I NG * * F E E D COMP . [ E N T ] P R I N T [ E N T ] P L E A S E WA I T S E T U P DROP .
Page 197 Function Flowchart F E E D COMP . Print end -9999 to 9999 P A T T E RN 1 P A T T E RN 2 Print end 0 . 0 0 . 0 -40.0 to 40.0 -40.0 to 40.0 Pattern repeats for several minute POS T 2 O F F...
Page 198 From P.6-14 S E T U P MA P S P R I N T S P E E D A D J U S T MA P S [ E N T ] : O F F OFF / ON -50% to +50% S E T U P A U T O C L E A N I NG...
Page 199 Function Flowchart T Y P E : SO F T SOFT / NORMAL / HARD T Y P E : SO F T SOFT / NORMAL / HARD T Y P E : SO F T SOFT / NORMAL / HARD 6-17...
Page 200 MAINTENANCE MA I N T E N A NC E S T A T I ON MOV E POS I T I ON S T A T I ON [ E N T ] C A RR I AGE OU T [ E N T ] : S T A T I ON MA I N T .
Page 201 Function Flowchart C A RR I AGE OU T C l o s e a c o v e r To Local after initializing COMP L E T E D [ E N T ] COMP L E T E D [ E N T ] C A P C L E A N I NG F i l l...
Page 202 From P.6-18 MA I N T E N A NC E A U T O MA I N T . R E F R E S H A U T O MA I N T . [ E N T ] R E F R E S H [ E N T ] : L v .
Page 203 Function Flowchart T Y P E : NORMA L NORMAL / SOFT / HARD * * A D J U S T I NG * * P R E S S UR E P L E A S E WA I T = 0 .
Page 204 MACHINE SET MA CH I N E S E T U P A U T O P o w e r - o f f A U T O P o w e r - o f f [ E N T ] 3 0 m i n none/ 10 to 600min MA CH I N E S E T U P...
Page 205 Function Flowchart 6-23...
Page 206 From P.6-22 MA CH I N E S E T U P N E TWOR K & MA I L N E TWOR K N E TWOR K & MA I L [ E N T ] N E TWOR K [ E N T ] C h e c k I P A d d r .
Page 207 Function Flowchart C h e c k I P A d d r e s s 1 0 . 1 6 . 1 6 8 . 2 3 5 C h e c k MA C A d d r e s s 0 0 : 0 d : 1 b : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 DHC P : ON...
Page 208 From P.6-24 From P.6-24 From P.6-24 E V E N T MA I L Ma i l A d d r e s s [ E N T ] E V E N T MA I L Ma s s a g e S u b j e c t [ E N T ] E V E N T MA I L S e r v e r S e t u p [ E N T ]...
Page 209 Function Flowchart Ma i l A d d r e s s Ma i l A d d r e s s S E R V E R S E T U P SMT P A d d r e s s SMT P A d d r e s s [ E N T ] S E R V E R S E T U P...
Page 210 From P.6-26 From P.6-26 N E TWOR K & MA I L S E T T I NG L OC K S E T T I NG L OC K [ E N T ] L OC K : 0 0 0 0 MA CH I N E S E T U P R E S E T A L L S E T T I NG R E S E T...
Page 211 Function Flowchart Settings are initialized 6-29...
Page 212 6-30...
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MIMAKI Tx500-1800B Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Before Use

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Chapter 3 Extended Functions

Chapter 4 Maintenance

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Appendix

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