TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION ..................v DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ............v Requests ....................v FCC Statement (USA) ................v Interference to televisions and radios ........... v CDRH REGULATION ................v Foreword ..................vi On this operation manual ..............vi For safe operation ................vi Symbols ....................
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Interruption of printing ............... 2-8 Checking printing data that is being received or has been received . 2-9 When [! WORK High] is displayed............. 2-9 If you open the cover during printing ..........2-9 Chapter 3 Setup About Head Height MENU ............3-2 Head Height MENU table ..............
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Chapter 4 Maintenance Routine maintenance ..............4-2 When this machine is left unused for a long time......4-2 Precautions in cleaning ..............4-2 Cleaning exterior surfaces..............4-2 Cleaning the table ................4-3 About MAINTENANCE MENU ............. 4-4 MAINTENANCE MENUs at-a-glance..........4-5 Maintaining the Capping Station ..........
The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE under improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU...
Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI “UJF- Symbols 7151 plus” model of UV ink jet printer. UV Inkjet Printer UJF-7151 plus uses ultraviolet ray curing Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe ink (UV ink). operation and for prevention of damage to the machine.
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For safe operation WARNING WARNING • Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving Handling of ink bottles system in case of using this machine in a • Some of the ingredients (UV Curing initiator) closed room or a room with bad ventilation. have toxic consequences to aquatic life.
For safe operation WARNING CAUTION Handling of LED UV Ink bottles • Do not use the LED UV in an ambience with a • If the ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a possibility catching fire (gasoline, warm place, leave it in a place of use for three combustible gas spray, thinner, lacquer, hours or more and use it.
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UV irradiation and UV power supply units used. Never use those UV devices other than those recommended by Mimaki. We would take no responsibility for any troubles caused through the use of a UV devices not recommended by Mimaki.
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For safe operation CAUTION • After this machine is used long time, foreign materials or dust gathered may cause electrical leakage, or insulation deterioration may cause firing and/or smoking. Periodically clean this machine replace deteriorated parts after insulation resistance. • After this machine is used long time, screws or others on the conductive parts may be loosened, causing firing and/or smoking.
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For safe operation Cautions on Installation CAUTION A place exposed to direct On an inclined surface sunlight A place exposed to direct air A place that vibrates flow from an air conditioner or the like. A place where temperature or Around a place where fire humidity varies significantly is used...
Position of the warning label Position of the warning label Warning labels are adhered on this machine. Be sure to fully understand the warnings given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illegible or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office.
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Position of the warning label Order No. Label Order No. Label xiii...
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Position of the warning label (1)M910540 (6)M906222 (2)M901549 (7)M906115 (3)M903330 (8)M903226 (4)M905980 (9)M912568 (10)M904325 (11)M912569 DO NOT PUT OVER 10KG ON THE TABLE (5)M910560 (12)M907935...
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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. Installing the machine ........1-2 About ink bottle ..........1-8 Where to install the machine ....... 1-2 Kinds of ink that can be used .......1-8 Moving this machine ........
Chapter 1 Before Use Before moving this machine, install the Installing the machine handles for transporting. (two places) Insert the handles into this machine, and fix them tightening screws. Where to install the machine Secure sufficient space for installation before assembling this machine.
Chapter 1 Before Use Configuration and Function Front Table ( P.2-4) Set media on it. Carriage ( P.1-6) The carriage is provided with the heads for printing. Maintenance Cover Open the cover during maintenance. Operation Panel ( P.1-5) Operation keys for setting the machine, and a display to display operation items are placed.
Chapter 1 Before Use Rear USB socket Connect USB interface cable. LAN connector This is Ethernet interface connector. Main power switch Turn ON/OFF the power of the machine.
Chapter 1 Before Use Operation Panel The operation panel is used for setting of printing method and each operation. Display Local Changes over the functions of the Displays the following items: function keys ([FUNC1]–[FUNC3]). • Printer status • Ink status 0.0mm 0.0mm 153.0mm •...
Chapter 1 Before Use Carriage A print head for printing, LED UV device, and a light pointer in the print head cover are mounted on the carriage. About table It is necessary to adjust the table height depending on the media thickness because various media can be set for printingprinting.
When UJF-7151 plus is connected to the personal computer to which an external HDD is connected via Connect a computer to this machine with the USB2.0 USB, the speed of data output to UJF-7151 plus may interface cable. drop.That can cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left end during printing.
Chapter 1 Before Use About ink bottle If connecting via a switching hub Use the ink bottle inserting it into the ink station. Three ink bottles are located on both the right and left sides. Kinds of ink that can be used Switching hub Ink Type Color...
• Never refill the ink bottles with ink. This may result Repeat this in troubles. MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink bottles refilled with ink. • Do not touch or stain the contacts of the IC chip.
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Chapter 1 Before Use (2) Tighten the specialized cap using the • After the cap is removed, if a seal is attached to tightening jig. the mouse of the bottle, open the seal using a cutter knife. When opening the seal, make four slices (eight sections) as shown in the figure below and fold the flaps into the bottle.
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Chapter 1 Before Use Set the ink bottle on the tank. About IC chip • Set the ink bottle while moving the lever on the • The IC chip has information of IC chip tank completely to the right. ink color, remaining amount of •...
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Chapter 1 Before Use Replace the ink bottle Wipe off any ink adhering to the cap. Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] (1) Set the bottle with cap upright and use a is displayed on the display. disposable wipe or similar item to wipe off any ink adhering to the cap.
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Chapter 1 Before Use If the light-blocking cover comes off About ink expiration date If the light-blocking cover comes off, light striking the The ink bottle has its expiration date. inside of the tank can result in the ink curing. You can use the bottle in two months after the expiration Perform the following procedures if the light-blocking date indicated on it, however, you cannot use it when...
Chapter 1 Before Use About Media Menu mode The sizes of media that can be used and the method of This machine has three modes. Each mode is described handling are described here. below. Local The sizes of media that can be used Local is a mode in printing preparation state.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Operation flow ..........2-2 Printing an image from source data ....2-8 Turning the Power ON/OFF ......2-3 Starting the printing operation ......2-8 Interruption of printing ........2-8 Turning the Power ON ........
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Operation flow Turning the Power ON See “Turning the Power ON” ( P.2-3) Setting the media See “Setting the media” ( P.2-4) Test printing See “Test printing” ( P.2-6) Execution of head cleaning See “Execution of head cleaning” ( P.2-7) Printing an image from source See “Printing an image from source data”...
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power OFF When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the Turning the Power ON power OFF by pressing the power switch located on the front side. Check the following items when turning the power OFF. This machine is provided with the following two power •...
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting the media Cautions about Turning the Power OFF Do not turn the main power switch OFF. • The peripheral parts of the media could roll up due When the main power switch is ON, the power to heat.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting the Table Height Changing origin If the table height is changed, Media Thickness is also The default origin position can be changed by pressing changed. JOG keys [][][][]. • The origin can also be changed from "ORIGIN Press the (MENU) SETUP MENU".
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Test printing Set the media in another method You can lower the table to set media more easily. Make test printing in the specified direction to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other printing failures Press the key in (MENU)
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Execution of head Check result of printing. • When the result is normal, finish the operation. cleaning P.2-8) • When the result is abnormal, execute head cleaning. ( P.2-12) When a correct pattern is not obtained in the test printing, perform the head-cleaning.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Printing an image from Taking out the media after completion of printing. source data (1) When you made vacuum ON, Press the [FUNC1] (VACUUM) to turn the adsorption OFF. Starting the printing operation • When you use the vacuum function of the vacuum table to draw, turn OFF the •...
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Checking printing data that is being If you open the cover during printing received or has been received If you open the cover during printing, the warning message “Reset a switch” is displayed on the screen. When printing is interrupted or print data is received on the local mode, the warning message "DATA REMAIN"...
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Chapter 3 Setup This chapter describes the various setting of this machine. About Head Height MENU ......3-2 About MACHINE SETUP MENU ....3-13 Head Height MENU table......3-2 MACHINE SETUP MENU table....3-14 Setting the Media Thickness ....... 3-3 Setting Time..........3-15 Setting the HEAD GAP .......
Chapter 3 Setup About Head Height MENU On SETUP MENU, you can set the print conditions to match the media you usually use. : Press this to select SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item.
Chapter 3 Setup Setting the Media Thickness Gap check If the media thickness is changed, Table Height is also Select operation when obstacles are detected changed. during printing. Press the (MENU) Press the (MENU) key in LOCAL. key in LOCAL. •...
Chapter 3 Setup About ORIGIN SETUP MENU Common settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Origin settings. : Press this to select SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to switch to the next screen.
Chapter 3 Setup Press the key several times to Setting the X offset end the setting. Use the following steps to correctly set the X origin. The origin you set here indicates the position of the X Changing with the “ORIGIN” origin = 0.
Chapter 3 Setup About SETUP MENU On SETUP MENU, you can set the print conditions to match the media you usually use. : Press this to select SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item.
Chapter 3 Setup SETUP MENU table • For each setting item below, you can set it so that the machine may operate according to the value specified when you printed from your RIP software in the connected host PC. • Set Item : FEED COMP./INK LAYER/Logical Seek/REFRESH •...
Chapter 3 Setup Setting of Media Correction Setting of LOGICAL SEEK A pattern for media correction is printed and a feeding The head’s operation varies depending on the LOGICAL rate is corrected. SEEK settings, as shown in the figure below. •...
Chapter 3 Setup Setting of INK LAYERS Setting of PRIORITY Select priority of setting of this machine or that of the Set the number of times for over painting. computer on the following items respectively. Finer drawing can be obtained by over painting. Item : FEED COMP/INK LAYERS/LOGICAL SEEK/ Press the (3 times)
Chapter 3 Setup Setting of UV MODE Setting of FAN MODE The mode of the LED UV may be set in 3 stages. You can set whether the vacuum function to fix the media This setting is made when the media vulnerable to the set on the table is performed automatically or you perform heat is used or when the test drawing is made in which it manually.
• Set the spot color ink smoothing level and Setting of MAPS proceed to Step 8. If performing media correction does not resolve feeding stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) Press the key several times to function to disperse the pass boundary to make the end the setting.
Chapter 3 Setup Press to select the resolution to Setting of the Misregistration adjust adjust , and press the key. It is used when the mis-registration occurs at printing the Feed direction: 600dpi/900dpi/1200dpi color/spot color version. Scan direction : 600dpi/1200dpi Press to select “Print”...
Chapter 3 Machine setting About MACHINE SETUP MENU Common settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Machine settings. : Press this to select SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to switch to the next screen.
Chapter 3 Machine setting MACHINE SETUP MENU table Function name Set value Default Meaning TIME ( P.3-15) +4h ~ -20h Japan time Time difference is corrected. mm/ inch ( P.3-15) mm / inch °C A unit for displaying length is set. KEY BUZZER ( P.3-15) OFF / ON...
Chapter 3 Machine setting Setting Time Setting a KEY BUZZER You can set time of your country (time difference). You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key. Press the Press the (MENU) (>>) (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. key in LOCAL.
Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, Press the key several times to check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki end the setting. Engineering (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/download/). Press the (MENU) (>>)
• MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. 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 Press to select “EVENT MAIL” , Engineering (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/download/).
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Chapter 3 Machine setting Set the e-mail address Set the server Press the (MENU) (>>) Press the (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. key in LOCAL. • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. Press to select “EVENT MAIL”...
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Chapter 3 Machine setting Send a test e-mail Press to select “USER NAME” , and press the key. Press the (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. Press to set User Name, • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. and press the key.
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Chapter 3 Machine setting • 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”...
Chapter 3 Machine setting Setting a LANGUAGE You can change the displayed language. Press the (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. Press to select “LANGUAGE” , and press the key. Press to select language, and press the key.
Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Informationa About NOZZLE CHECK MENU Set operations concerning the nozzle missing detection function. : Press this to select INFORMATION MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item.
Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Information Printing Check Flow Nozzle check is conducted according to the following flow at the start of printing. • Turn the “Printing Check” setting ON to be enabled. • Only perform RETRY COUNT and Printing Check settings when the settings are enabled. nozzle check ...
Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Informationa Setting the Printing Check Setting the NOZZLE RECOVERY Select ON when you want to conduct nozzle check at the set this if you want to conduct automatic nozzle recovery start of online printing. when nozzle missing is detected. Press the (MENU) (3 times)
About INFORMATION MENU The information of this machine can be confirmed. The following items can be confirmed as machine information. : Press this to select INFORMATION MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item.
Chapter 3 Information Menu Displaying the Information Press the key in LOCAL. (MENU) (2 times) • INFORMATION MENU will be displayed. Press to select a information. • Refer to the “INFORMATION MENU”, and select the information to be displayed. Press the key.
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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 bottles etc. Routine maintenance ........4-2 Setting Interval wiping ........4-10 Changing the Time When a Warning about When this machine is left unused for a long Wiper Replacement Is Issued ....4-11 time .............
Chapter 4 Maintenance Routine maintenance Cleaning exterior surfaces Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the machine If exterior surfaces of the machine is dirty, dampen a soft depending on operation frequency or periodically so as to cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water, use the machine for a long time while keeping its drawing squeeze it and wipe the surfaces.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the table The table is easy to become dirt with lint, paper dust or the like after cutting media. For a conspicuous stain, wipe it off with a soft-hair brush, a dry cloth, a paper towel or the like. •...
Chapter 4 Maintenance About MAINTENANCE MENU This provides various settings for doing maintenance on the machine. The following items can be set in Maintenance settings. : Press this to select MAINTENANCE MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. Local : Press this to use the maintenance function.
Chapter 4 Maintenance MAINTENANCE MENUs at-a-glance Item Set value Meaning For carrying out maintenance on the carriage and station periphery. CARRIAGE OUT Moves the carriage out, for carrying out cleaning of the cap periphery, P.4-6) head, wipers, etc. WIPER CLEANING Soaks the nozzle surfaces in maintenance cleaning fluid, for carrying STATION P.4-11)
Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintaining the Capping Open the right front cover. Station Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping station. (SATION MAINT.) • To keep the nozzle status normal, perform wiper cleaning frequently. The ink cap and wiper function as follows. •...
Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the key after the cleaning. Put a maintenance cleaning liquid into the ink discharge passage. • Using a pipette, put 20 cc of a maintenance Close the front cover then press the cleaning liquid into the passage through the hole key.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Ink Head Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off and the Area around It with a cleaning swab. • Never rub the nozzles. Because head employs very precise mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is cleaned.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Nozzle Recovery Function Register the Nozzle number that needs NOZZLE RECOVERY and press NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be key. improved at specific points, other good nozzles can be (1) Select the registration number from 1 to 10 used as alternatives for printing.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Reset the set value Setting Interval wiping When a set time has elapsed, the machine automatically wipes the nozzle surfaces of the head to remove any ink Press the (4 times) (MENU) droplets attached to the surfaces. key in LOCAL.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Changing the Time When a Warning Checking the Head Gaps at the Four about Wiper Replacement Is Issued Corners of the Table The wiper is consumable. Wiper levels can be set so that a warning about wiper replacement is issued earlier than Press the (4 times) (MENU)
Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing consumables Solving the Ink Overflow Problem If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Press the (4 times) (MENU) Message Appears key in LOCAL. • MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed. Ink used in head cleaning, etc. is stored in the waste ink tank on the lower right side of the machine.This machine Press the (<<) .
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Chapter 4 Maintenance Replace the waste ink tank with Replace the waste ink tank. another (1) Prepare a new waste ink tank. (2) Insert the waste ink tank by holding a handle of the tank. The warning message “Check waste ink” is displayed.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Refilling antifreeze Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation message is displayed mixed water if you replace the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation message is displayed (before the 2L tank is To cool the LED UV unit, put antifreeze mixed water into 80% (1.6L) full), set the waste ink information to 0% in the the cooling water tank in the cooling device.
Uncover the feed-water inlet and the air vent. • Use the recommended antifreeze liquid(SPC- 0394) by Mimaki. If not, the cooling device may be broken. (Supplied antifreeze liquid :1000cc x 2 bottles) feed-water inlet • Do not touch the antifreeze liquid directly. If the...
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Chapter 4 Maintenance Refill antifreeze mixed water. • Fill the antifreeze mixed water from the feed- water inlet. • Put the liquid of 50ml into the syringe, and put it into the device. Repeat this 11 times to fill up (550ml).
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 ..........
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.
• Once ink tank trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink bottle without replacing it for a long time; otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle missing prevention function. If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer.
Color of INK colors of the installed ink bottle and rect. installed IC chip. • Use a genuine Mimaki ink bottle and a NON-ORIGINAL Not for a genuine Mimaki ink. genuine Mimaki IC chip. • Insert the IC chip for the displayed color.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Execute the carriage out of the station CAP CLEANING The cap is not clean. maintenance, and clean the cap. • Check illuminance of the LED UV lamp. The LED lamp has been used for a certain !CHECK LED UV LEVEL If it is lower than the set value, replace period.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 201 COMMAND ERROR 202 • Check the USB cable connection. Use a PARAMETER USB cable conforming to the standard. Abnormal communication between PC and ERROR 203 printer Ment Command • Check the USB cable connection. Use a ERROR 206 USB cable conforming to the standard.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 607 • Perform the station maintenance, and Time to clean the cap CAP CLEANING clean the cap. ERROR 614 • Remove and set the IC chip and try Ink IC writing error. Preservation Failure again.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 657 • Contact our service desk or your local The NCU ink pat is full. REPLACE NCU INK PAD distributor to call for service. • Replacement of the NCU is recom- ERROR 658 mended.
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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 of ink bottles .............6-4 Sheet for inquiry ................6-5...
Chapter6 Appendix Ink specifications Specifications Item Supply 1L Ink bottle Black ink Cyan ink Magenta ink Color Yellow ink White ink Clear ink (only LH100 ink) Primer ink (PR-200) 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.
Chapter6 Appendix Setting orders of ink bottles • The order of the ink bottles that are set differs depending on the ink set that is used. Left side Right side Ink arrangement Ink type Ink set 4 -color + Clear + White (Shipping) LH100 4 -color + W+ Primer...
Chapter6 Appendix 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...
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