TABLE OF CONTENS CAUTION ................. v CAUTION ................ v Requests ................. v FCC Statement (USA) ............. v Interference to televisions and radios ......v Foreword ................. vi About media ..............vi On This Operation manual ..........vi Features ................vii Safety Precautions ............viii Pictorial signs ..............
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Setting a sheet ............. 2-13 Setting a leaf sheet (cut sheet) ....... 2-16 How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-60SRIII) ..... 2-17 How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-100SRIII/CG-130SRIII) ........2-19 Test cutting (plotting) ........... 2-22 Cutting (plotting) ........... 2-23 Setting the origin .............
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Other Useful Functions ......... 3-47 Feed the paper ............3-47 HOLD ..............3-48 DATA CLEAR - Discontinue Plotting - ....3-48 Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the Cause of Cutting Error................3-49 Output the Setting List ..........3-50 Output the received data by the ASCII code [ASCII DUMP] ..............3-51 Set the configurations with a computer ....3-52 Make the media without uncut area ......3-54...
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Function Flowchart ..........5-7 Functions invoked with the specific keys ....5-7 Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) ..5-9 Functions ..............5-10...
• In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential for the connection of this plotter.
Features The features of the plotter are described below. Together with the method of operation of the plotter explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the machine properly. Mark Sensor The high accuracy mark-detection sensor enables the plotter to read the mark plotted on sheets automatically, compensate distances, set the plotting origin and correct paper skew.
Safety Precautions Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the plotter. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text. Examples of symbols Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries to personnel.
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WARNING Do not disassemble or remodel the plotter. Handling of the power cable • Never disassemble or remodel the plotter. • Use the supplied power cable. Take care not to Disassembly or remodeling can result in an damage, break or work upon the power cable. If electric shock or breakdown of the machine.
Safety Precautions CAUTION Be careful with the movable parts Caution with cutters • Do not touch the rolling grit roller; otherwise, you • Do not touch the cutter blade, which is very may hurt your fingers or tear off your finger sharp.
How to Read This Operation Manual This manual provides the explanation about the displayed characters and used keys on the “Display Panel” in addition to the operation procedures. Proceed operations confirming them while using. Perform Multiple Cuttings This explains the This function performs cutting (plotting) for the received data on two or more sheets.(Maximum 999 cuttings) outline of functions.
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CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the parts name and setting procedures before use. Where to install this machine ..........1-2 Configuration and function..........1-3 The Front ..................1-3 The Rear ..................1-4 Operation Panel ................1-5 Tray .....................1-6 Carriage ..................1-6 Pinch rollers and grit rollers ............1-7 Clamp ..................1-8 Sheet sensor ................1-8 Connecting the cables............
1830 mm 580 mm 1150 mm 46 kg 1000 mm or more 500 mm 500 mm or more or more 1000 mm or more CG-60SRIII : 2030mm or more CG-100SRIII : 2530 mm or more CG-130SRIII : 2830 mm or more...
Configuration and function The Front Pinch roller Sheet sensor The pinch rollers feed out the This sensor detects the presence of the sheet while pressing it against sheet and sheet length. ( P.1-8) the grit rollers. ( P.1-7) Pinch roller guide mark This marks indicate the locations at which the pinch roller are to be set.
The Rear Tray Small tools, such as a retractable knife and Clamp pressure lever other cutters, can be placed on. This lever adjusts the force by which the clamp is held. P.1-8) Sheet sensor This sensor detects the presence of the sheet and sheet length.
Configuration and function Operation Panel Display panel Press the keys with the The display panel indicates tool conditions such as speed, fingers. pressure and offset, tool coordinates, functions and error Pressing with a sharp messages. blade or a pointed thing may break the key.
Tray Small tools, such as a retractable knife, may be placed on the tray. Tray • However, keep a retractable knife or any other cutter out of reach of children since it can be dangerous. • Do not put any heavy object on the tray; otherwise, the cover may deform and come in contact with the carriage.
Configuration and function Pinch rollers and grit rollers Align the pinch roller to the width of the sheet to be set, and move it to an appropriate position of the grit roller. The movement range of the pinch roller is as shown below. Move the pinch roller guessing the pinch roller guide marks as the measure.
Configuration and function Clamp The clamp pressure can be changed in two levels using the clamp pressure lever. Select the higher or lower level of the clamp pressure that matches the sheet to be used. High mode Low mode Lower the clamp pressure lever. Raise the clamp pressure lever.
(1) Set the supplied CD for FineCut into the disk drive. (2) Click [CD-ROM Contents] on the menu. (3) Open [InstallGuid(en).pdf] for the plotter used in [Mimaki Device Driver] folder. RS-232C Cable Connection When you want to connect the RS-232C cable, you must observe the following notabilia.
Connecting the cables Connecting the power cable After connecting the interface cable, you must connect the power cable. Connect the power cable with the plug outlet of the following power specifications. • Voltage : AC100 - 240V ± 10% • Frequency : 50/60Hz •...
Menu mode This plotter is provided with the following four modes: < NOT-READY > mode The plotter is in this mode until the media is detected. The keys other than the key are effective. REMOTE < LOCAL > mode The plotter enters this mode after the sheet detection. All the keys are effective.
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Set the Tool Conditions .............2-10 Setting a sheet ..............2-14 Setting a leaf sheet (cut sheet) ..........2-17 How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-60SRIII) .......2-18 How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-100SRIII/CG-130SRIII) ..2-20 Test cutting (plotting) ............2-23 Cutting (plotting)..............2-25 Setting the origin ...............2-25...
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Operation flow Installing a tool See “Installing a tool” ( P.2-3) Turning the power on See “Turning the power on” P.2-8) Setting the tool conditions See “Setting the tool conditions” P.2-9) Setting a sheet See “Setting a sheet” P.2-13) Test cutting (plotting) See “Test cutting (plotting)”...
Installing a tool For this device, you can use the following tools. Cutter : Select this to cut the image printed on a sheet and to create the cut letters with the cutting sheet. Pen (rollerball) : Select this to “trial-write” for confirming how to cut. Using a cutter •...
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Adjusting the protrusion of the cutter blade Adjust the cutter blade according to the types of the cutters and the sheet for use. After adjusting the protrusion of the cutter blade, set the cutting conditions and conduct test cutting to check the cutting quality.
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Installing a tool How to install the cutter holder • Install the cutter holder to the tool holder of the carriage.Be sure to insert the cutter holder all the way in the tool holder. Rotate the knob to loosen the holder presser. Holder presser Knob...
How to Install a Ballpoint Pen • When you want to use a commercially available ballpoint pen, you must use the pen of 8mm to 9mm in diameter. Image quality may depend on the pen. (Recommended ballpoint pen: the one available from Pentel Co., Ltd. with the product No.: K105-A, K105-GA) •...
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Installing a tool Insert until Insert the pen adapter with the pen into the tool it is rested holder. • Make sure that the brim of the pen adapter is rested on the tool holder. • Set the adapter in such a way that the fixing screw will not obstruct operation.
Turning the power on • Before turning the power on, check that the pinch rollers have been raised. • Be sure to turn on the host computer before turning on the plotter. If this order is not correctly followed, the plotter can malfunction. •...
Setting the tool conditions You can register the cutting speed and the pressure depending on the sheet or the tool type to be used. (Tool condition) Kinds of the Tool Conditions A tool condition consists of cutting conditions (CUT1 to CUT7), printing-with-a-pen condition (PEN). Kinds Description This is a tool condition when a cutter is used.
Select the tool condition Before cutting (plotting), select the tool condition depending on the sheet and the tool type to be used. Press the key in LOCAL mode. TOOL Press the key to select a tool condition to be used. TOOL CUT1 ~...
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Setting the tool conditions Press to set the cutting (plotting) pressure. • Set the pressure that the tool presses the sheet for cutting or pen plotting. • Setting values : 10 to 20g (settable by 2g step) 25 to 100g (settable by 5g step) 110 to 500g (settable by 10g step) •...
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Setting the tool conditions Press to move the cursor to the setting of length to be left. • Set the length to be left not to be cut when performing half cut. • Setting values : 1 to 5mm (settable by 0.1mm step) Press to move the cursor to the setting of cut length.
Locate the pinch rollers so that they match the sheet to be used. • CG-100SRIII/ CG-130SRIII have three pinch rollers (CG-60SRIII has two). When setting a slippery surface material, such as a soft sheet, wider sheet, or film, set a pinch rollerto the both sheet ends and the center.
In normal mode, the area defined with the inner edges of the pinch rollers is detected. ( P.3-35) The origin is set at the lower right The origin is set at the corner of the area. center of the area. CG-60SRIII 0.606m X 51m 0.606m X 5m CG-100SRIII 1.07m X 51m 1.07m X 5m CG-130SRIII 1.37m X 51m...
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Setting a sheet The plotter uses the five different methods to detect a sheet of media as shown below. Sets the roll sheet in Sets the leaf sheet in Detects only the back. the back. sheet width. After the sheet width is After the sheet width is The sheet width is detected.
Setting a leaf sheet (cut sheet) Press the key to switch to NOT READY SHEET SET mode. • You need not to do so if it ia already in the NOT READY mode. Start operation from the Step 2. Load the leaf sheet on the platen. (1) Move down the clamp lever to the rear and raise the pinch rollers.
Unit : mm Displays the current settings of tool conditions. How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-60SRIII) If you want to use the roll sheet, you must mount the roll-placing table. Move down the clamp lever to the rear. Lay down the roll-placing table, fitting to the width Convex part of the roll sheet.
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Pull out the sheet for maintaining. (1) Pull the sheet tightly and take up the slack. (2) Check that the sheet is set without slacks and then move down the clamp lever to the front. • When the power is on, the absorbing fan is turned on to absorb the roll sheet.
Setting a sheet How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-100SRIII/CG-130SRIII) If you want to use the roll sheet, you must mount the roll-placing table. Move down the clamp lever to the rear. Set the roll bars on the roll stays. Projection •...
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Retain the roll sheet with the roll holders. Roll holder • Move the roll holders to both ends of the roll, respectively, and secure them by tightening the screws. • Locate the roll holders 2 to 3 mm away from the respective roll ends.If the roll holders are fixed pressed against the roll ends, there may be a case where the roll cannot turn and thus the sheet cannot be feed.
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Setting a sheet Press the jog key to select [ROLL]. • For “Sheet detection” ( P.2-14) • : In the case the sheet is loaded from the rear • : In the case the sheet is loaded from the front •...
Test cutting (plotting) Execute test cutting (plotting) to confirm the tool conditions. In the test cutting, the plotter cuts two squares. • When the cutter blade is worn and dull, you can use it temporarily by enhancing the value of PRESSURE.
Cutting (plotting) You can start cutting (plotting) after completion of setting up a tool, a sheet and the tool conditions. • Check the following settings before cutting (plotting). Setting of the origin ( P.2-23) Setting of the command origin ( P.3-77) Switching between commands ( P.3-77)
Start cutting (plotting) After completion of setting the origin, press the key. REMOTE • The display changes to REMOTE. When the cutter is selected Send the data to the plotter. • On receiving the data, the plotter performs cutting (plotting) while displaying the remaining amount of the data.
Cutting (plotting) Cut off the Sheet (Manual Cutting) Hold the sheet by hand. • Make sure to hold firmly to avoid the sheet raiseup. Slot Cut the sheet. • Cut the sheet with a cutter knife in the slot on the platen. 2-25...
Turning the power off When plotting is completed, press the “ O ” side of the power switch to turn the power off. • Once the power is turned off, wait at least five seconds before turning the power on again. Confirm that the plotter is not receiving any data.
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CHAPTER 3 Useful Function This chapter describes the setting procedures of each functions, and how to operate the plotter usefully. Functions in the Jog Mode ....3-2 Change the cutting (plotting) order ... 3-44 Setting the origin ........3-2 Set SORTING ........3-44 Two-point axis alignment ......
Functions in the Jog Mode Press the jog key in the local mode, and then you can enter the jog mode, where you can perform the following settings. Reference Function names Contents page Setting the origin Set the point from which the plotter will start cutting (plotting). P.3-2 If a ruled sheet is set, align the horizontal and vertical axes with the Two-point axis alignment...
Functions in the Jog Mode Two-point axis alignment If a ruled sheet is set, align the horizontal and vertical axes with the Compensation point appropriate lines on the sheet. Correct the axial inclination (θ) by setting a compensation point in combination with the origin.
Cutting area Set the area in which the plotter performs cutting (plotting). The area that has a diagonal line extending from the origin Point UL to a given UL (upper left) point is the available cutting area. The cutting area setting will be cleared by performing sheet detection again.
Functions in the Jog Mode Digitization operation The coordinates of the plotted figure relative to the origin are displayed on the host computer. Upon receiving the digitization command (DP;) from the host computer, the plotter is ready for digitization operation. To conduct digitization, install a sheet with patterns to select points on it.
Pinch roller Setting value : • Standard value A direction: 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 (mm) B direction(CG-60SRIII): 200, 400, 600 (mm) B direction(CG-100SRIII/130SRIII): 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000 (mm) • Correction value: A direction: Standard length ± 5% (0.1mm step) B direction: Standard length ±...
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Set the distance compensation Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • The correction value registered in AR (right side of front-back direction), AL (left side of front-back direction) and B (right-left direction) of No.1 are displayed. Pressing , select the distance correction number to register.
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Set the distance compensation After plotting is completed, the current correction value is displayed. Actually measure OFF lines of AR, AL and B. • Move the clamp lever to the rear side, remove the sheet and measure. Perform the operations in Steps 2 to 13. •...
Perform Multiple Cuttings This function performs cutting (plotting) for the received data on two or more sheets.(Maximum 999 cuttings) The origin at executing the multiple sheet cutting. (Manual setting) Copy interval The origin at terminating the multiple sheet cutting (Automatically •...
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Perform Multiple Cuttings • If the multiple sheet cutting is executed immediately after cutting in the remote mode, cutting (plotting) will be overlapped. To avoid this trouble, be sure to set the new origin. • While the plotter is executing the multiple sheet cutting, it ignores data sent from the computer. •...
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Create registration marks on an output image that you want to make a seal, and then the plotter detects them to cut it out. There are following two types of registration marks. Registration mark: Type 1 Registration mark: Type 2 •...
Precautions in inputting data with registration marks There are some limitations on preparing data with registration marks. In order to make full use of this function, read the following instructions carefully and prepare data with registration marks properly. • The registration mark described here is intended to detect the sheet inclination and the lengths along the A and B axes.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark No-plotting area around the registration marks An area around a registration mark (from the mark origin to the mark size area) is a non-plotting area. There must be no data plotted or stain in this area; otherwise, a wrong origin may be detected or a mark read error can occur.
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The size of, and the distance between, registration marks The size (B) of a registration mark suited for the distance (A) between the marks is as shown below. If the mark size (B) is too small relative to the distance (A), the marks may not be detected correctly. Be sure to prepare the registration marks with an appropriate size.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Recommended size of the area defined with a set of four registration marks It is recommended that the size of the area defined with a set of four registration marks is in the range of A4 size (210 mm x 297 mm) to A3 size (297 mm x 420 mm).
Mark blurred If the mark is blurred, a wrong mark origin can be detected, thus resulting in deviated cutting. Precautions on registration mark detection Observe the following precautions on registration mark detection. • To ensure that the distance between registration marks is equal to the cutting length, input the distance between the printed marks found by the mark detecting function.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Press the jog key to select [Number of detected registration marks]. • Set values: OFF, 1pt, 2ptA, 2pt B, 3pt, and 4pt Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • In case you selected “OFF” in Step 5, proceed to Step 11. Press the jog key to select the following items.
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Setting Items Setting the Number of Registration Mark Detection The higher the number of detected points, the higher the cutting accuracy. • Select “1pt” when using FineCut. Setting Description Select this setting for cutting a normal sheet, not for cutting the outline. Detects the TP1.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Offset A, Offset B Setting Description Generally the origin will be set at the position shown below. However, depending on your application and the work to be cut, the cutting position may be misaligned to the same direction. In this case, the location of the origin can be corrected. Mark: Type 1 Mark: Type 2 Plus A...
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SKEW CHECK Setting Description Set the allowable range of the sheet feeding error when performing continuous copy. During continuous copying on a roll sheet, copies may be misaligned little by little because of sheet skewing. If the error in the B-axis coordinate of the TP1 mark has exceeded the allowable range, cutting operation is temporally stopped.
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Method of detecting registration marks Registration marks are detected in two different ways; full-automatic detection and semi-automatic detection. Use the semi-automatic function when the TP1 is not located at the bottom right of the sheet, or when the supplied FineCut is to be used as the cutting software.
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Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “BEFOR”) • Be sure to set the sheet in the rear. Pinch roller Measure the lengths A and B on the data to be output. Cutting line of plotter Place TP1 at a location shown at right. •...
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Set the origin. • After the detection of the registration marks, the display will show the available cutting area and then return to local mode. Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “AFTER”) • For the number of registration marks detected in the Step 2, refer to ” Setting the Number of Registration Mark Detection”...
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Press the key after completing the ENTER/HOLD settings. • Set the origin. • The display will show the available cutting area and then return to local mode. Semi-automatic detection of registration marks When TP1 cannot be located at the position where it can be detected full-automatically or when no registration mark can be detected full-automatically, perform registration mark detection semiautomatically.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Move the Light Pointer into the area shown below by pressing the appropriate ones of the jog keys 1 mm or more away Mark detection position Mark : Mark : Type 1 Type 2 Press the key.
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Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “BEFOR”) Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “BEFOR”)” ( P.3-24) Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • The plotter will start detecting the registration marks according to the settings of [MARK DETECT]. •...
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Detect a registration mark automatically after the sheet is detected Set the automatic registration mark search function performed after the sheet is detected. If both of the registration mark detection and the registration mark search is valid, the function will search the registration mark automatically after the sheet is detected.
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Press key to select the scan width. • Set values: 10 to 30cm Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press key to select the search range. • Set values: 10 to 50cm Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the key twice for terminating this function. •...
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Confirm the following when failed in cutting correctly. Check the sensor for the registration mark detection Prepare the sheet on which the registration mark is printed. • If you move the head and sheet manually, you cannot perform the right response check. Be sure to perform it via the following operations.
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Select [MARK sensor] by pressing the jog key Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the key after confirming [SENSOR CHK] is displayed. ENTER/HOLD Select the length of the registration mark and shape of the registration mark detection. • For details on setting the [SIZE] and [FORM], refer to the [MARK DETECT] setting procedure.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Detect operation Scan in the B direction (plus direction) to detect the line. • The buzzer sounds when the line is detected. If the line is not detected, the buzzer does not sound. Scan in the B direction (minus direction) to detect the line.
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Confirm that the plotter is in the local mode. Press the key. FUNCTION Select [MARK SENSOR] by pressing the jog key Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Select [POINTER OFS] by pressing the jog key ENTER/HOLD Press the key. • A 10 mm by 10 mm cross pattern will be cutted. •...
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Alignment of MARK SENSOR The offset value of the cutter and the mark sensor can be adjusted. Set the sheet on which the register mark is printed. Install a cutter in the tool holder. Confirm that the plotter is in the local mode.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark Enter the corrected value (mm) by pressing the for the A direction, or the the B direction. • If misaligned by +0.2 mm, enter "-0.2". Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • The plotter will return to the local mode after registering the compensation value.
Expand the cutting (plotting) area You can reduce the dead space to expand cut (picture drawing) area (EXPANDS function). The dead space becomes less by 10mm for the front and right/ left. EXPANDS: OFF EXPANDS: ON Pinch roller (left) Pinch roller (right) When the sheet is set in the rear Set the EXPANDS function to ON.
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Expand the cutting (plotting) area Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the key twice for terminating this function. • When the Expand mode is set to ON, paper jam can occur if excessive pressure is applied to the sheet. • If axis compensation is not performed, the cutter blade can run out of the sheet and may cause a paper jam.
Switch the cutting (plotting) direction This function sets the location of origin and direction of the axes of coordinates according to the application software to be used. (ROTATION function) Rotating function : OFF Rotating function : ON After the sheet detection, the Origin Origin carriage will stop at the origin.
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Switch the cutting (plotting) direction Coordinate system The plotter has four different coordinate systems established by combinations of the sheet setting direction and the rotation of the coordinate axes. < 0° ROTATION > < 90° ROTATION > Rotation: OFF Rotation: ON The sheet is loaded The sheet is loaded in in the rear of the...
Perform DIVISION cut When you set division cut for the width direction (Y), you can cut the data bigger than the sheet width by dividing it (DIVISION cut function). In addition, when you set division cut for the feeding direction (X), you can cut the long data by dividing it and you can prevent cutting You can divide and cut the part misalignment due to sheet meandering.
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Press the jog key to select “Y” Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [FRAME CUT] . • Select “ON” for the frame cut. Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [MARK CUT]. • Select “ON” for the mark cut. Press the key to perform setting, and press the key twice to...
Perform DIVISION cut Set the X direction (feeding direction) DIVISION cut If the data size of the feeding direction exceeds the division length and cross cut length, the machine cuts it at that position by dividing it. If the cross cut length is set, the machine cuts by Cross Cut Length overlapping it by the set value.
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Press the jog key to select [DIV.LENG] . • Setting value In “mm” : 50cm to 500 cm (in increments of 50cm) In “inch” : 1 to *** feet (in increments of 1 ft.) • When it exceeds the set value, the machine cuts it at that position by dividing it. Press the key.
Perform DIVISION cut Cut Data via DIVISION CUT. Send data from the host computer to the plotter. Available area • If the data exceeds the available cutting area, the display shown at right will appear. Origin When cutting completes, the plotter automatically cuts the frame and area marked for gluing.
Change the cutting (plotting) order You can reorder or sort the cut data that has been sent from the host computer to change the order for cutting (SORTING function). Suppose that there is data that you want to cut just like drawing a picture with a single stroke, according the order in which data is sent from application software.
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Change the cutting (plotting) order Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [SORTING] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select “ON” . Press the key.
Change the cutting (plotting) order Sorting sequence Data transmission is started. • The size of unprocessed data in the receiver buffer is displayed. • Cutting is not performed. The processed line segments are stored in the sorting buffer. After completion of data transmission, the display shows the waiting time for the start of cutting.
Other Useful Functions Feed the paper Before starting cutting (plotting), feed the sheet manually by the length to be used. In addition, by feeding the sheet beforehand, you can check for a skew of the sheet or prevent skew while cutting (plotting) the long data. •...
HOLD If a sheet goes out of alignment while long data is being cut Data after the correction (picture-drawn), you can temporarily hold the cut for fixing the of sheet displacement misalignment of the sheet. • When correcting the displacement of the sheet, move neither the carriage nor the pinch rollers.
Other Useful Functions Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the Cause of Cutting Error. In case that normal data cutting cannot be performed etc., perform SAMPLE“Cut” cutting with the sample stored in this plotter to find out the cause of cutting error.
Output the Setting List You can keep this plotted sheet for your future reference or transmit this document by facsimile when you contact your local distributor for maintenance. Set a A4-size discard sheet in a longitudinal direction ( P.2-16) , and replace the tool with “pen”...
Other Useful Functions Output the received data by the ASCII code [ASCII DUMP] This function makes the host computer send data to the plotter, and makes the plotter plot the data in ASCII format. The dump can be executed through the interface to which the host computer is connected. Replace the tool with “pen”...
Set the configurations with a computer Set the configurations with a computer Set the communication condition with the RS-232C interface.Settings of the communication conditions differ with the command (AUTO, MGL-I c1 or MGL-II c) specified using the command change-over function. •...
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Other Useful Functions Press the key to confirm the value. ENTER/HOLD When you want to terminate this procedure, press the key twice. Setting Items Boud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400(bps) Data bits 7, 8(bit) Parity NON, EVEN, ODD Stop bits 1, 2(bit) MGL-IIc...
Make the media without uncut area By over lapping the start point and the end point arbitrarily, you can make the media without uncut area. Specify the over cut function (valid/invalid) and the length of the over cut. If the length of the over cut is set, when cut starts, cut will be Over cut performed from the position to the front by the specified length and the part...
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Other Useful Functions Press the jog key to select CORNER CUT setting. S etting value: ON/OFF • Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the key twice for terminating this function. 3-55...
Select the number of pinch roller to use Set the number f pinch roller to detect when the sheet detection. For the machine with more than three pinch rollers, it is displayed. Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] .
Other Useful Functions Setting the FEED OFFSET You can perform extra feeding when feeding sheets by pre-feed or similar method. By performing extra feeding, you can ensure slack required for cutting (plotting). • When the remaining amount of the roll sheet is less, sheet rewind may occur due to shaking during operation, and lack of sheet slack may occur.
Setting the FEED SPEED In the case of using especially heavy roll sheet, the machine burden is reduced by slowing down the feed speed. Press the key in LOCAL mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP]. Press the key.
Other Useful Functions Setting the PRE FEED Perform next setting about automatic paper feeding after sheet detection. Set Item Overview Set Value Sets the number of feedings of the sheet back and forth. By feeding the sheet, cutting (plotting) quality can be improved. Feed count 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 •...
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Press the jog key to select a set value. • Setting value : OFF, 1 to 5 Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • The next setting item is displayed. Repeat the procedures in the Step 8 and 9 to set other items.
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 the local mode.
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Press the jog key to select [DHCP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • Press to set ON/ OFF. • When it is ON, the IP address given by the DHCP server is used. Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [AutoIP] .
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 •...
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Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the key several times for terminating this function. 3-64...
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Other Useful Functions Set the event to send an event mail Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [EVENT MAIL] . Press the key.
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Press the key several times for terminating this function. Set the e-mail address Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . ENTER/HOLD Press the key. Press the jog key to select [EVENT MAIL] .
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Other Useful Functions Set the subject Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [EVENT MAIL]. Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [Subject] .
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Set the server Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [EVENT MAIL] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [SERVER] .
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Other Useful Functions Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [Auth.] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to set [Auth.] . • Set the authentication method of the SMTP server. • When you select [OFF], proceed to the Step 32. Press the key.
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Press the jog key to select [Pass Word] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD • Press to set the password to use for the authentication. • Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols within 15 characters. • On the password setting screen, the value currently set is not displayed. Only you can do is to enter the value newly.
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Other Useful Functions Send a test e-mail Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [EVENT MAIL] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [Test] .
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Other Useful Functions • 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”...
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Confirming Machine Information The information of this machine can be confirmed. The following items can be confirmed as machine information. Item Description MODEL This displays the model name of the machine. F/W ver. This displays the firmware version of the machine. SERIAL No.
Miscellaneous Settings Switch the display language You can select the display language. (it is set to “English” when you purchase this plotter). Languages you can select : Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese Chinese, Korean, Thai, Russian Press the key in the local mode.
Miscellaneous Settings Switch the User For CG-SRIII, you can save the setting value (cutting condition, distance correction and main body setting) by eight users from the User 1 to 8. By changing the user number depending on the user, you can change the environment without resetting these parameters.
Other Convenient Settings Change the settings according to your use. Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select an item for setting. •...
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Miscellaneous Settings Setting List Function Outline Setting values name Mark When you cut the data with registration See P.3-16. marks, you must set without fail. Detect This automatically switch AUTO command according to the command specifications of the receiving data. Switch the unit of moving amount Command This is selected when the plotter receives...
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Function Outline Setting values name 0.1mm 0.1mm movement per jog key operation (set in mm) 1.0mm 1.0mm movement per jog key operation (set in mm) This is to set the moving amount of Jog Step carriage and sheet via the jog key. 1/16inch 1/16inch movement per jog key operation (set in inch)
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Miscellaneous Settings Function Outline Setting values name Specify the height from the down position to the lifted position, with the approximate percentage 5 0 % , of the stroke. Up Hight 7 5 % , Set the height when lifting the tool The smaller the amount of the lifting, the faster 100% the plotter cuts the media.
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Function Outline Setting values name Seteup See P.3-84. Copy the set value to other user setting. Reset Seteup Reset the setting values to the initial See P.3-85. Reset state. 3-80...
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Miscellaneous Settings Command Switching • Changing the setting value will clear the data in the receiver buffer. • With a large size of data, the [AUTO] mode may not function normally. In that case, change the setting to MGL - Ic1 or MGL-IIc.
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Priority Setting of priority is available with MGL-II c commands.Specifically, setting of priority is applied to the following commands. Pen selection command Pen lowering speed setting command Pen lifting speed setting command Acceleration setting command Pen pressure setting command FS; ZF; Cutter blade compensation setting command Size Reply Value The setting value does not affect the actual available cutting area.
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Miscellaneous Settings Dummy Cutting The plotter executes dummy cutting in front of the pinch roller that is located on the side closer to the current location of the carriage. Set the dummy cut function to OFF if you do not want to dummy-cut Pinch Roller the sheet that is to be used with characters cut out.
Copy the set value from the other user setting. Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [CONFIG COPY]. Press the key.
Miscellaneous Settings Reset the setting values to the initial state. Press the key in the local mode. FUNCTION Press the jog key to select [SET UP] . Press the key. ENTER/HOLD Press the jog key to select [SETUP RESET]. Press the key.
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CHAPTER 4 In Case of Trouble This chapter describes the actions to be taken when the plotter develops any trouble or displays an error message. Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble ......4-2 Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD ... 4-4 Error message ................4-4 Status message ................4-7...
Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble Take appropriate remedies according to the table below. If still the problem cannot be solved, contact MIMAKI or its dealer. Phenomenon Cause Remedy The power cable is not connected Connect the power cable to the Power does not turn on.
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Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble Phenomenon Cause Remedy When a long leaf sheet is to be cut, take care not to bend the sheet while feeding or cutting it and do not put any extra load on the sheet. The sheet was bent and came off the backing paper and thus there When a long leaf sheet is to be cut,...
Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD Error message Error messages are shown as error numbers. Take an appropriate remedy according to the table below. And if the remedy does not work, contact your distributer or an sales office of MIMAKI. Error message Cause Remedy ERROR C02 Trouble has occurred in the control RAM.
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Confirm the status and the settings described above. If still no registration mark is detected, contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI. Set the “MARK FILL UP” of registration mark detection to “ON” when filled in around the registration mark.
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An overcurrent error in the motor in the ERROR 404 contact your distributor or a sales office of Y CURRENT sheet width direction was detected. MIMAKI. The plotter has failed to detect the origin ERROR 50a Y ORIGIN sensor. Turn the power off once and turn it on...
Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD Status message The messages given below appear in the remote mode. They do not indicate errors but require an appropriate action. Message Cause Remedy The cutting data exceeds the effective cutting area.
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Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD Message Cause Remedy There is no problem if the marks are successfully detected after skipping one mark cannot detected during pattern. If marks cannot be detected COPY SKIP continuous copying. pattern continuously by five patterns or more, skipped.
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CHAPTER 5 Appendix The appendix describes the replacement procedure for the cutter blade and the specifications of the plotter. Specifications of the main unit........... 5-2 Repeatability condition ..............5-3 Cutter blade ................5-4 Replacing the cutter ..............5-4 Adjusting the cutter blade ............5-4 Replacing the cutter other than supplied one ......5-5 Adjusting blade edge of cutter other than supplied one ....5-5 Note slip................
The image quality is not guaranteed because the pen tip position differs depending on the pen in use. *5. With the USB connection, the ESC type commands among the MGL-llc commands cannot be used. *6. The values are based on MIMAKI's measurement conditions.
Specifications of the main unit Repeatability condition Plotter conditions • When using a exclusive roll-placing table. • The clamp pressure must be set to “HIGH” . • The specified repeatability may not be guaranteed depending on the material of the sheet to be cut or ink jet media, Sheet setting conditions •...
If the cutter is chipped or blunt, replace it with a new one. (Accessorry parts number: SPA-0030) New cutter (low-pressure blade set for PVC sheets: Model SPB-0030) are available from your distributor or MIMAKI's sales office. Name of product Product No.
Cutter blade Replacing the cutter other than supplied one Lock nut Loosen the lock nut, and pull the adjusting knob Adjusting knob out of the holder. Insert the cutter into the adjusting knob using tweezers. Tighten the lock nut. Adjusting blade edge of cutter other than supplied one After the completion of adjustment, be sure to set cutting conditions and perform test cutting to check the cutting quality.
Note slip When changing the sheet for cutting (plotting), distance correction may be required depending on the sheet thickness. ( P.3-6) In that case, the following note slip is useful to note down the sheet name and the distance correction value. Sheet Name: Sheet Name: A=B=...
Function Flowchart Functions invoked with the specific keys REMOTE Key: REMOTE REMOTE Local mode ENTER/HOLD Key: ENTER/HOLD REMOTE ENTER/HOLD Local mode Remote mode...
Function Flowchart Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) Setting an origin Local mode ENTER/HOLD Cutting area Local mode FEED ENTER/HOLD Two-point axis alignment Local mode SHEET ENTER/HOLD...
Functions FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD LOCAL MODE FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD 0.1~3m FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD 1~999 0~30mm FUNCTION Select the distance ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD correction No. FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD OFF, 1pt, 2ptA, FUNCTION 2ptB, 3pt, 4pt FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD AUTO, MGL-IIc,MGL-Ic1 FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,...
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Function Flowchart ENTER/HOLD 0~99 FUNCTION Measuring line segment ENTER/HOLD Plotting pattern ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD Select the standard value of the A direction. Select the standard value of the B direction. Select the offset value. Settable when [MARK DETECT] is not OFF ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD...
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From P.5-10 From P.5-10 ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD HOST, PANEL FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD 1~51m FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD 5,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,AUTO FUNCTION To be followed To be followed 5-12...
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Function Flowchart Settable when [DIVISION cut] is ON ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF ON, OFF ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD 50~500 cm 0.1~50mm 0~90sec -40.0~+40.0mm ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD HOST, PANEL HOST, PANEL HOST, PANEL HOST, PANEL ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD HOST, PANEL HOST, PANEL 5,10,20,30,40,50,60,70, 80,90,100,AUTO 5-13...
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From P.5-12 From P.5-12 ENTER/HOLD 0.1, 1.0(mm) FUNCTION 1/16, 1/254(inch) ENTER/HOLD mm, inch FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD STANDARD, HEAVY FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ±9 FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD 2, 3 FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD...
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Function Flowchart 1~20 (cm/s) 1~20 (cm/s) ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD OFF, 1~5 (times) 0.1~5m 0~90sec -40.0~+40.0mm Settable when [SORTING] is ON ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF OFF, 10~5100 cm Settable for the machine type with more than three pinch rollers ON, OFF ON, OFF 5-15...
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From P.5-14 From P.5-14 ENTER/HOLD LOCAL, REMOTE FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD 0 ~ 64 FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FAST, LOW FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD 50%, 75%, 100% FUNCTION To be followed To be followed 5-16...
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Function Flowchart ENTER/HOLD 10~30cm 10~50cm 5-17...
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From P.5-16 From P.5-16 ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD To be followed To be followed 5-18...
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Function Flowchart ON, OFF ON, OFF Settable when [DHCP] and [AutoIP] are both OFF 5-19...
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From P.5-18 From P.5-18 FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION To be followed To be followed To be followed 5-20...
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Function Flowchart ON, OFF ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD OFF, POP before SMTP SMTP Auth. FUNCTION When [Auth.] is [POP before SMTP] [SMTP Auth.], it is displayed. ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD...
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From P.5-20 From P.5-20 From P.5-20 ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD 4~40mm FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION -1.0~1.0mm FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD -20.0~20.0mm ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION To be followed 5-22...
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Function Flowchart The sent result is displayed. ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD Type1, Type2 ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION 5-23...
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From P.5-22 FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Russian FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD 5-24...
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Function Flowchart ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION ENTER/HOLD FUNCTION 5-25...
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