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MIMAKI JV22-130 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5420-8671
Fax: +81-3-5420-8687
URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp /
E-mail: trading@mimaki.co.jp
D201031

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  • Page 1 JV22 Series JV22-130 JV22-160 OPERATION MANUAL MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687 URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp / E-mail: trading@mimaki.co.jp D201031...
  • Page 3 ING CO., LTD. has been informed of the possible risk of such damages in prior. For example, MIMAKI shall not be liable to any damage to medium (works) due to the use of the product or any indirect damage that is caused by a product that is manufactured with damaged medium.
  • Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause 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 5: Foreword

    Foreword Thank you very much for purchasing a MIMAKI "JV22 Series" model of color ink jet printer. The JV22 series is a color ink-jet plotter applicable to high quality plotting with 4-color ink or 6- color ink. Read this Operation manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.

  • Page 6: Features

    Prevention of warping of the right and left edges of a wide medium The maximum width of medium that can be used is 1,371 mm for Model JV22-130, 1,620 mm for Model JV22-160. The edge holders that hold down the medium being plotted on prevent warping of the medium at the edges, thereby reducing the contact between the medium and the head.
  • Page 7 Indication of the INK Remains Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device, you can use the ink and medium without waste. Simple display The LCD panel displays the device setting menu in two lines (not one line), making it easier to see. Since the LCD panel is provided with a backlight, the display can be clearly seen even in a dark place.

  • Page 8: For Safe Operation

    For safe operation Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text. •...

  • Page 9: Never Do The Following

    • Never refill the ink cartridge with Never repair your device by yourself ink. since it is very dangerous for you to MIMAKI assumes no do so. responsibility for malfunction Roll paper caused by using the device after •...

  • Page 10: Precautions In Use

    Use specific cloth designated Protection against dust medium exclusive to JV4 series. • It is strongly recommended to use Mimaki assumes no the device in a room that is not responsibility for any damage dusty. caused by the use of any •...

  • Page 11: Precautions In Installation

    CAUTION Ink cartridges • If the ink cartridge is moved from • Be sure to store ink cartridges a cold place to a warm place, in a cold and dark place. leave it in the room temperature Never replenishes the ink •...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..........................i On This Operation manual ........................i Features ..........................ii For safe operation ......................iv Pictorial signs ............................iv Example of pictorial signs ........................iv Never Do the Following ........................... v Precautions in use ........................... vi Precautions in installation ........................
  • Page 13 Front cover / Maintenance cover ..................2.4 Opening/closing the front cover ......................2.4 Cautions on maintenance cover ......................2.4 Relationships between ink station and head row ............2.5 Adjusting the head height ....................2.6 Setting the medium on the device .................. 2.8 Setting a paper roll on the device ......................
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance Maintenance of the device ....................5.2 Invoking a maintenance function ......................5.2 Setup functions ............................. 5.3 Cleaning the station interior [STATION]-[CARRIAGEout] ..........5.4 When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed ............ 5.5 [STATION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE] ..................5.5 When medium thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST] ..........5.7 Regular wiping function [INT.WIPING] ................

  • Page 15: How To Read This Operation Manual

    How to read this operation manual Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys In this Operation manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure. page 1.6.

  • Page 16: Structure Of This Operation Manual

    Structure of this Operation manual This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. Chapter 2 Operations This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. Table of contents Where to install the device ................1.2 Moving the device ................... 1.3 Configuration and function ................1.4 The Front ......................

  • Page 18: Where To Install The Device

    About 145 Kg JV22-160 2660 mm 640 mm 1240 mm About 158 Kg 500 mm 500 mm 3400 mm (JV22-130) 3660 mm (JV22-160) Working environmental temperature This equipment should be used at 20-35 C to implement a stable print. - 1.2 -...

  • Page 19: Moving The Device

    Moving the device • When moving the device to a different place, contact local representative of Mimaki Engineering. If you move it, failure of damage may occur. Be sure to request a specialist to move the device. When moving the device by necessity within the same floor without steps, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 20: Configuration And Function

    Configuration and function The Front Name Function Front cover It is opened when setting medium or taking a corrective measure against a medium jam. Even if the power switch is off, keep the front cover closed to perform the ink clogging preventive operation. Carriage Moves the print head from side to side.

  • Page 21: The Rear

    The REAR Name Function Ink station Set the ink cartridges specified. Ink cartridge Each cartridge contains ink of a specific color. IEEE-1394 connector A 400M bps interface connector compatible with IEEE-1394. Parallel connector Bi-directional parallel interface connector (complies with IEEE1284) Paper roll setting bar This bar facilitates a paper roll to be set in position.

  • Page 22: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel The operation panel that is used to operate the device. Display Displays a set item, a guidance error, etc. POWER lamp JOG keys [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] It lights up (in green) when the They are used to shift the carriage power to the device is turned on.

  • Page 23: Carriage

    Carriage The carriage is provided with ink heads for printing, a cutter unit for cutting off medium, etc. It is also provided with a lever for adjusting the head height according to the thickness of the medium used. Adjusting lever Cutter Unit The carriage is adjusted to “Lo”...

  • Page 24: Capping Station

    Capping station The capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc. : It covers the nozzle so as to prevent the head nozzle from drying up. Wiper : It is used to clean the head nozzle. The wipers are consumable parts.

  • Page 25: The Medium Sensor

    The medium sensor The medium sensors detects the presence of the medium and the medium length. There is a medium sensors on the platen. • Set up medium to cover medium sensor at the back side of platen absolutely. If the part of medium is not on medium, the medium con not be detected. Medium sensor Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the medium that has been plotted on.

  • Page 26: Information On Medium

    Precautions in handling the medium Carefully observe the following when handling the medium. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI for stable, high-quality plotting. • Expansion and contraction of the medium Do not use medium immediately after unpacking. The medium can expand and contract due to the room temperature and humidity.

  • Page 27: Information On Ink Cartridge

    Information on ink cartridge Types of ink Seven types of ink can be used. The characteristics of each ink type are described below. • Be sure to use the genuine MIMAKI ink cartridges. Aqueous pigment ink: A pigment-based ink have good weather resistance.

  • Page 28: Precautions In Handling The Ink Cartridge

    • Never refill the ink cartridge with ink. Refilling the ink cartridge can cause a trouble. Remember that Mimaki assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink cartridge replenished with ink.

  • Page 29: Initial Setting Of Inks

    Initial Setting of Inks When using the device for the first time, it is necessary to install ink cartridges in the device. Use the following procedure to install the ink cartridges. STEP 1. Turn the power on. Ink Type Pig-4 (KKCCMMYY) After the initial operation, the device displays the type of ink set in each ink station.

  • Page 30: Available Media

    1620 mm Minimum 210 mm Plotting width *1 1371 mm 1600 mm *1 : Note, plotting width shortened in a high speed scan mode at 360x360, 360x540, and 360x720 dpi. JV22-130 : 1321 mm JV22-160 : 1570 mm - 1.14 -...

  • Page 31: Precautions In Handling The Medium

    • Use the medium specified by MIMAKI. Use the medium exclusive for the device. Please be noted that MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any trouble that arises when using any medium other than the medium exclusively developed for the device.

  • Page 32: Before Setting The Medium On The Device

    Before Setting the Medium on the Device Adjusting the head height when the medium used is changed [HEAD HEIGHT] When the medium used is changed, it is necessary to adjust the head height according to the thickness of the new medium. If the height of the head is inappropriate to the thickness of the medium, the plotter cannot work properly.

  • Page 33: Menu Mode

    MENU mode There are the following five mode in this device. Each of the four modes is explained below. < NOT-READY > mode This is the mode before the medium detector. The keys other than the [REMOTE] key are effective. <...
  • Page 34 - 1.18 -...
  • Page 35 CHAPTER 2 Operation This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting. Table of contents Operation ....................... 2.2 Switching on the power supply ..............2.3 Turning the power on ..................2.3 Front cover / Maintenance cover ..............2.4 Opening/closing the front cover ...............

  • Page 36: Operation

    Operation The following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting. For details on each item, refer to the reference page. Turn on the power on P. 2.3 Check the head height P. 2.6 Set the medium P.

  • Page 37: Switching On The Power Supply

    Switching on the power supply Power switch Located on the front face of the device. Turning the power on 1. Turn on the power to the device. Tilt the power switch toward the “ I ”side. • Make sure that the front cover is closed. If it is open, initialization is not performed.

  • Page 38: Front Cover / Maintenance Cover

    Front cover / Maintenance cover Opening/closing the front cover • Keep the front cover closed during plotting operation. Opening the front cover during plotting interrupts image plotting and disables continuous processing. • Open and close the front cover while holding the handles. Doing so while holding the resin face may cause damage to the device.

  • Page 39: Relationships Between Ink Station And Head Row

    Relationships between ink station and head row A carriage mount four heads and two nozzle lines are located on each head. One color ink is applied to each row of nozzles. Remember these relationships when checking the heads for clogged nozzles, replacing ink car- tridge and filling up ink.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Head Height

    Adjusting the head height • The head can be adjusted in height in two different stages, upper and lower, according to thick ness of a medium used for plotting. This adjusting function enables the device to respond to light-weight medium such as paper and film and heavy-weight medium such as tarpaulin as thick as 0.5 mm.
  • Page 41 1. Move the carriage to the platen. When the device is turned on : Execute [CARRIAGE OUT]. page 5.4 When the device is turned off : Open the front cover, then move the carriage. 2. Loosen two screws mounted on the front face of the head with a coin or the like.

  • Page 42: Setting The Medium On The Device

    Setting the medium on the device The medium that can be used with the device are roll medium and leaf medium. Use the medium commended by MIMAKI. • If a transparent medium is set, the following message appears on the LCD and the medium may not be detected.

  • Page 43: Setting A Paper Roll On The Device

    Setting a paper roll on the device The procedure for setting roll medium on the device is described below. • The roll medium is heavy in weight. Take care not to drop it on your foot. 1. Pull up the clamp lever at the back of the de- vice.
  • Page 44 6. Insert the right-hand roll holder into the core of the roll medium. After inserting the roll holder completely into the core of the roll medium, fix it with the screw. 7. Pull out the roll medium from the back of the device until it reaches the end of the platen.
  • Page 45 10. Open the front cover and pull up the clamp lever at the front of the device. 11. Pull out the roll medium gently and then stop pulling when locked lightly. • When using a leaf medium, set it so that it does not run off to the right of the pinch roller at the right end.
  • Page 46 13. Set an empty paper tube to the take-up device. 14. Close the front cover and push the [ENTER] key. The width of the medium is detected. Press the [ ] jog key to feed the medium up to the paper tube position of the take-up device.

  • Page 47: Switching The Direction Of Winding Of The Medium

    Switching the direction of winding of the medium The take-up device is mounted with a switch that specifies the direction in which a medium is wound. Switch FORWARD : The take-up device winds the medium with its plotting face faced out. Torque limiter : The take-up device will not wind the medium.

  • Page 48: Setting Cut Sheet Medium On The Device

    Setting cut sheet medium on the device Unlike roll medium, the cut sheet medium need not be fixed onto the roll holders. • When using cut sheet medium, take care that it is set straight forward. 1. Open the front cover. 2.
  • Page 49 • When using a leaf medium, set it so that it does not run off to the right of the pinch roller at the right end. 4. Push down the clamp lever. 5. Close the front cover. 6. Push the [ENTER] key. ( COVER OPEN ) After the initial operation, the device enter the LOCAL mode.

  • Page 50: Checking And Solving Nozzle Clogging

    Checking and solving nozzle clogging Make test plotting to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other plotting failures. If the finished test pattern shows any sign of abnormal conditions, carry out the cleaning function. • To perform the test plot on a cut sheet medium, use a medium whose size is A4 or larger with placed in landscape configuration.
  • Page 51 STEP 1. The device enters the LOCAL mode. < LOCAL > width : 1272 mm Push the [REMOTE] key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode. 2. Push the [TEST] key. TEST TEST DRAW < ENT > 3. Push the [ENTER] key. ∗...

  • Page 52: Correcting The Medium Feed Rate [Media Comp.]

    Correcting the medium feed rate [MEDIA COMP.] When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, the amount of medium feed changes. Be sure to correct dot positions. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may occur in the plotting, disturbing neat plotting. •...
  • Page 53 STEP 1. Put the device into the LOCAL mode. < LOCAL > width : 1272 mm 2. Push the [FUNCTION] key. FUNCTION SET UP < ENT > 3. Push the [ENTER] key. SET UP SELECT : TYPE. 1 4. Push the [ ] and [ ] key to select a type. SET UP page 4.4 SELECT...

  • Page 54: Correcting The Medium Feed Rate During Operation

    Correcting the medium feed rate during operation In the “MEDIA COMP.”, operations are in a local mode. The following describes the procedures altering the medium feed rate during operation or in a Remote mode.( [MEDIA COMP.] page 2.17). STEP ∗ REMOTE ∗ 1.

  • Page 55: Plotting An Image From Source Data

    Plotting an Image from source data Starting the plotting operation The following describes the mode selection for data reception from the computer and LCD display during plotting. For various function settings necessary for plotting, refer to “CHP4 Setting Function”. • When in use of a roll medium, make sure the back side of roll medium is not loosened before executing plotting.

  • Page 56: Interrupting The Plotting Operation

    Interrupting the plotting operation To interrupt the plotting operation, stop the carriage and erase (the receive data) from the device. STEP 1. Push the [REMOTE] key to stop the plotting < LOCAL > operation. width : 1272 mm 2. If data is being transmitted from the computer to the device, stop the data transmission.

  • Page 57: To Replenish Ink, Set A New Ink Cartridge In The Ink Station

    To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station If ink in the cartridge comes to an empty, the corresponding message appears. Plotting can be continued but ink may run out during plotting. Immediately put a new ink cartridge. •...

  • Page 58: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power off When plotting is completed, press the power switch on the front face to turn the power off. To turn the power off, check first whether or not there is data received and there remains data that has not yet been output in the device.
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning This chapter describes daily cleaning. Table of contents Routine Maintenance ................3.2 Notes on cleaning ............... 3.2 Maintenance for frame components ..........3.3 Cleaning the platen ..............3.3 Cleaning the media sensor ............3.3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ............3.4 Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] ..........

  • Page 60: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as to use the device for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy. Notes on cleaning • Never disassemble the device. Disassembling the device can result in electric shock hazards and breakage of the device.

  • Page 61: Maintenance For Frame Components

    Maintenance for frame components If the frame components of the device have stained, dampen a piece of soft cloth with water or neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the frame components clean. Cleaning the platen • Do not use chemicals to clean the platen for it is made of plastic materials. The platen may be stained by lint or dust since the medium is cut on it.

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Wiper And Ink Caps

    Cleaning the wiper and ink caps The ink cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by dried nozzle. The wiper wipes out ink adhered to the head nozzle. As the device is used to plot images, the wipers and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust.
  • Page 63 8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a cotton bud dampened with cleaning fluid(SPC-0137). • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one. At the time of replacement, be sure to terminate the plotter operation and follow the wiper replacement procedure.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Nozzle [Nozzle Wash]

    Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] If nozzle missing occures when using Textile pigment ink (TPig), Reactive dye ink (Reac) or Acid dye ink (Acid), clean the nozzle. • If nozzle missing cannot be resolved even after operating this function several times, execute the [FILL UP INK] function ( page 5.10).
  • Page 65 8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a swab dampened with cleaning fluid(SPC-0137). • If the wiper wears out, replace the wiper with a new one. Complete this function before replac- ing the wiper. ( page 5.5) 9.
  • Page 66 14. Press the [ ] and [ ] key to select the time to STATION LEAVING : 1 min leave. (1-99 min) Normally set 1 min. 15. Press the [ENTER] key. INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT The indication at the right display blinks on and off until leaving time goses by.

  • Page 67: When The Waste Ink Tank Becomes Full

    When the waste ink tank becomes full Waste ink used for cleaning the heads will gather in the waste ink tank. When the waste ink has gathered to exceed the marker line on the tank, immediately replace the tank with a new waste ink tank. STEP 1.

  • Page 68: Ink Discharge Way Cleaning [Disway Wash]

    Ink discharge way cleaning [Disway WASH] When using Textile pigment ink (TPig), Reactive dye ink (Reac) or Acid dye ink (Acid), the ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regular intervals to avoid clogging. •...
  • Page 69 8. During the suction pause period, fill the clean- ing fluid(SPC-0137) using a dropper until just before it overflows from the cap. Repeat at all other caps. 9. Close the front cover, and press the [ENTER] STATION COMPLETED : ent key.

  • Page 70: When Not In Use The Plotter Over The Long Term [Custodywash]

    When not in use the plotter over the long term [CUSTODYwash] When not in use the plotter over a week, perform “CUSTODYwash” function to clean the head nozzle and ink discharge way. After performing the function, store the plotter. When using the following ink, operating this function is recommended. •...
  • Page 71 8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a swab dampened with cleaning fluid(SPC-0137). • If the wiper wears out, replace the wiper with a new one. Complete this function before replac- ing the wiper. ( page 5.5) 9.
  • Page 72 15. Press the [ENTER] key. INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT Nozzle cleaning is performed. After completing the nozzle cleaning, the head moves on the platen. 16. Open the front cover. 17. Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper. Repeat the performance several times to clean the ink discharge way for the air suction is performed fitfully.
  • Page 73 CHAPTER 4 Setting Function This chapter describes operations and setting necessary for plotting. Table of contents Basic operations of menus ................4.2 Function mode ....................4.4 Registering a type ................... 4.4 Changing the type ................... 4.4 Setup functions ....................4.5 To perform cleaning automatically during pattern plotting [AUTO clean2] ..4.10 Effective Plotting Area .................

  • Page 74: Basic Operations Of Menus

    Basic operations of menus This section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate the menus. The following gives the key operation flow to invoke menus. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. REMOTE < LOCAL > ∗...
  • Page 75 1. Select the LOCAL mode. Ascertain first that the device does not perform printing under the REMOTE mode, then press the [REMOTE] key to enter the LOCAL mode. 2. Select the FUNCTION mode. Press the [FUNCTION] key, and the device will enter the FUNCTION mode. The FUNCTION mode is divided into two: the setup function and maintenance function.

  • Page 76: Function Mode

    Function mode The FUNCTION mode consists of 16 items. The 16 items can be registered for each of the following four types. If the type has been registered for each medium type, it becomes easy to change plotting conditions when the medium type is changed. Example) Type1 : For photo paper...

  • Page 77: Setup Functions

    Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name Function MEDIACOMP. Correct the amount of feed for media P.4-6 PRINT MODE Set the plot quality, plot direction, and logical seek P.4-6 INK LAYERS Set the number of over writing P.4-7 DRYING TIMES Set an ink drying time...

  • Page 78: Print Mode

    MEDIACOMP. P.2-18 When the medium type is changed, make sure to correct the amount of feed according to the medium thickness. (-255-255) PRINT MODE Sets the plot quality, plot direction, and logical seek. QUALITY : Select the quality image from three items. (STANDARD, FINE, FAST) DIRECTION : Specifies the head movement direction along which plotting is made.

  • Page 79: Drying Time

    INK LAYERS Sets the number of overwriting if ink coloring is poor. (1-9 times) DRYING TIME This function sets an ink drying time. It sets the function for drying ink. The drying time is the wait time by scanning and the time interval between the instant at which the plotting operation is completed and the instant at which the medium plotted is cut off.
  • Page 80 MARGIN This function sets a dead space to increase/decrease the right and left margins of the medium. The function is used to increase the margin for binding. You can set a dead space for each of the right and left margins of the medium. (0-195 mm) COLOR PATTERN This functions plots a color pattern for Nozzle cologging check.
  • Page 81 MEDIA SET This function sets the method of medium detection. SELECT : During the initial operation, the device displays a menu for selection of “roll medium” or “cut sheet medium”. When “roll medium” is selected, only the width of the medium is detected. When “cut sheet medium”...

  • Page 82: To Perform Cleaning Automatically During Pattern Plotting [Auto Clean2]

    To perform cleaning automatically during pattern plotting [AUTO clean2] Set the automatic cleaning during pattern plotting. To prevent from occurring defect during pattern plotting, automatic cleaning is performed. ON : Performs cleaning of the head automatically during pattern plotting. OFF : Does not perform cleaning of the head during pattern plotting. If setting to [ON], you can select a cleaning type and an interval to perform cleaning automatically.
  • Page 83 8. Push the [ENTER] key. TYPE.1 INTERVAL =1.0m 9. Push jog key [ ] or [ ]to select an interval to TYPE.1 INTERVAL =10.0m perform cleaning. 10. Push the [ENTER] key. TYPE.1 AUTO CLEAN2 < ent > 11.Push the [END] key twice, and the menu returns <<...

  • Page 84: Effective Plotting Area

    Dead space is set with [Margin] in FUNCTION mode. • The maximum plot area is getting narrow in a high speed scan mode at 360x360, 360x540, and 360x720 dpi. JV22-130 : 1361 mm -> 1321 mm JV22-160 : 1610 mm -> 1570 mm - 4.12 -...

  • Page 85: Establishing An Origin

    Establishing An Origin Establish an origin in terms of data on medium loaded on the device. In the case of printing with the unspecified origin, set the origin again. STEP 1. After the medium detection is completed, move <LOCAL> the carriage to the position at which to estab- Width : 1272 mm lish an origin by pushing the JOG keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
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  • Page 87 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance In order to keep the plotter in good operating condition, it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the device periodically. This chapter describes the functions that help solve the problem of deterioration in image quality and replace a worn cutter blade. The device needs maintenance when it is left out of operation for a long period of time.

  • Page 88: Maintenance Of The Device

    Maintenance of the device The term “maintenance” as used herein refers to the operation that has to be performed to keep the device in good operating condition. To carry out maintenance of the device, select [MAINTENANCE] from the function menu and make the necessary settings.

  • Page 89: Setup Functions

    Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name Function page 5.4 STATION Clean the inside of the station and replace the wiper. ( WIPER EXCHANG, CARRIAGEout ) PRINT ADJUST Adjust the dot position according to the head height, high/low. page 5.7 page 5.9 FILL UP INK...

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Station Interior [Station]-[Carriageout]

    Cleaning the station interior [STATION]-[CARRIAGEout] Move the carriage when cleaning the station interior and replacing the consumable parts. • Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand. Use the appropriate operation key to move the carriage. For the [STATION] function, there are two following items.

  • Page 91: When The Message [Replace Wiper] Is Displayed

    When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed [STATION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE] The wipers are consumable parts. When the following message is displayed, replace the wipers with new ones. < LOCAL > REPLACE WIPER At the same time, clean the ink at the bottom of the slider. •...
  • Page 92 5. Clean the wiper guide shaft using a cotton bud or cloth. If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton bud of cloth dampened with cleaning fluid (SPC-0137). 6. Close the front cover, then push the [ENTER] INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT key.

  • Page 93: When Medium Thickness Is Changed [Print Adjust]

    When medium thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST] When the head height is adjusted, make sure to correct the dot positions for the appropriate head position is subtly different according to the head height. This function corrects the dot positions to ensure that the accurate plotting result is obtained.
  • Page 94 Select the dot positions 4.0 that • If the pattern correction value for straight lines is make a straight line on the test not within -40 through +40, adjust the head height pattern in two plotting direction. and then correct it again with [PRINTADJUST]. Out put direction 6.

  • Page 95: Regular Wiping Function [Int.wiping]

    Regular wiping function [INT.WIPING] In case plotting has set at HIGH range (Transferring printing), spray, ink blot, or nozzle-clogging may happen. It is caused by ink drops which flow up and adhere to the head surface by gap between the head and the printing surface.

  • Page 96: If Nozzles Are Clogged Even After The Cleaning Function Is Executed

    If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed If nozzle clogging is resolved after HEAD CLEANING ( page 2.16), perform the following function. [FILL UP INK] 1. Select the [FILL UP INK]. MAINTENANCE FILL UP INK < ent > 2.

  • Page 97: Drawing Setup Conditions [List]

    Drawing setup conditions [LIST] This function outputs the current settings of the device. They are useful in carrying out maintenance of the device. SET UP : Indicates a value that is specified with the FUNCTION. PRINTadjust : Indicates a correction value for dot position. REPLACE COUNTER : Indicates the number of times the ink cartridges are replaced.

  • Page 98: Plotting Hex Code [Data Dump]

    Plotting HEX CODE [DATA DUMP] Use the function when command error or parameter error occurs.( Page 6.6 - 6.8) This function plots data commands received from the computer, in HEX code. The HEX code is an alphanumeric representation of plotting commands. By using this code, it is possible to check if there are any abnormal data commands.

  • Page 99: Wiper Life Warning [Wipe Level]

    Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] The wipers are consumable parts. The head becomes dirty easily on dusty locations. The head cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper. This setting moves up the wiper replacement warning depending on the operating environment. 10/10 : Displays the wiper replacement warning when the standard number of wiping is reached (initial value).

  • Page 100: Setting Time [Time Set]

    Setting time [TIME SET] The device incorporates a calender. [TIME STAMP] function of the FUNCTION mode displays the date and time depending on this setting. page 4.9 STEP 1. Select the [TIME SET]. MAINTENANCE TIME SET < ent > 2. Push the [ENTER] key. MAINTENANCE DATE = 2 0 0 2 .

  • Page 101: Displaying Device Information [Information]

    Displaying device information [INFORMATION] Displays the firmware version, serial number, and dealer number of the device. If trouble occurs, please inform the dealer or MIMAKI sales office of the contents of the trouble as well as this information. This can make solution quicker.

  • Page 102: Replace The Cutter Blade For Cutting

    Replace the cutter blade for cutting Cutter blades are consumables. When the cutter blade has became blunt, replace the cutter blade with a new one. (SPA-0107) • The blade tip is sharp. Take care to prevent possible personal injury. • Store the cutter blades in a place that is out of the reach of children. Be sure to dispose of the worn-out cutter blades according to the relevant national and local ordinances in which the device is used.

  • Page 103: Ink Replacing Procedure

    Ink replacing procedure The current ink set can be altered. Replace from 4-color ink set to 6/8-color ink set. Replace from 6-color ink set to 4/8-color ink set. Replace from 8-color ink set to 4/6-color ink set. 4-color ink set Two ink cartridges of the same color can be placed per head for fast and high-quality printing.
  • Page 104 4 color ink set L m / G Lc/O L m / G Lc/O 6 color ink set 8 color ink set STEP 1. Press the [FUNCTION] key. FUNCTION SET UP < ENT > 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [MAINTENANCE]. FUNCTION MAINTENANCE <...
  • Page 105 6. Press [ ] and [ ] to select the ink type to be INK CHANGE Pig-6 (KCMYcm) replaced. [Pig-4(KKCCMMYY)] Aqueous pigment ink [Pig-6(KCMYcm)] Aqueous pigment ink (Light cyan, Light magenta) [Pig-6(KCMYGO)] Aqueous pigment ink (Orange, Green) [Pig-8(KCMYcmGO)] Aqueous pigment ink (Light cyan, Light magenta, Orange, Green) [Dye-4(KKCCMMYY)] Aqueous dye ink...
  • Page 106 12. When the display shown at right appears, WASH REMOVE TOOL remove the cleaning cartridge. Discharge the suctioned cleaning fluid into the waste ink tank. 13. When the display shown at right appears, set FILL UP Set a CARTRIDGE the new ink cartridge. Ink is suctioned up.
  • Page 107 CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered Chapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where an abnormal phenomenon arises on the device and where an error message is given on the display. Table of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure .......... 6.2 The device cannot be energized ..............

  • Page 108: Before Taking A Phenomenon As A Sign Of Failure

    Be sure to take the following measures before taking the trouble as a sign of failure. If the measures fail restore the device to the normal state, contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI office to call for service.

  • Page 109: Paper Jamming Arises/Medium Is Soiled

    Paper jamming arises/medium is soiled A jam of the medium or a stained medium is considered to occur when an unsuitable medium is used or the medium is set improperly. Use medium specific to the Are you using medium specific device.

  • Page 110: If Image Quality Declines

    Take measures in accordance with actual state of the picture. If the measures fail restore the device to the normal state, contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI office call for service. While lines/thin spots are obvious or dark stripes occur (In the direction of travel of the...

  • Page 111: To Prevent From Cockring

    To prevent from cockring Cockring may occur during printing. In case it occurs and head clashes wih the uneven surface of media, perform the following procedure. Especially, when in use of transfer paper with transfer inks, it may occur easily depending on the used transfer paper type. Use a winding device Refer to “Switching the direction of winding of the medium”...

  • Page 112: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Given On The Lcd

    Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD If something is wrong with the device, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error message is given on the LCD. Take an appropriate corrective measure in accordance with the message. Errors accompanied by warnings These errors arise on the ink-related components.

  • Page 113: Error Messages

    If any error message is given on the LCD, turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again on the LCD, contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI office to call for service.

  • Page 114: Error Message

    Error message Cause Corrective measure HOST I/F Timeout error has Check to be sure that the cable is ERROR 23 HOST I / F arisen during communication securely connected to the host between the host computer and computer and interface board. interface board.

  • Page 115: Appendix

    APPENDIX This appendix describes the specifications and components the device, func- tion menu structure. Table of contents Basic specifications ..............A.2 Specification for ink ..............A.4 Position of the warning label ............A.5 Function Flowchart ..............A.7 - A.1 -...

  • Page 116: Basic Specifications

    Basic specifications Item JV22-130 JV22-160 Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demand Specification 4-heads Inlines Nozzle 360 nozzles / color (4 color set) : 180 nozzles / color (6 color set) Resolution 360, 540, 720, 1440 dpi Drawing mode 4-color ink set...
  • Page 117 Replacement timing is judged visually. Interface IEEE1394 compliant, IEEE1284 compliant Command MRL-II (ESC/PV.2 base, MIMAKI original command) Noise during standby : Less than 58 dB (FAST-A, Front & Rear & Left & Right 1 m) during continuous printing : Less than 65 dB...

  • Page 118: Specification For Ink

    Specification for ink Item Specifications Form Ink cartridge exclusive to the device Color (* indicates color) Aqueous pigment ink (SPC-0180*) Aqueous dye ink (SPC-0258*) Sublimation-dye ink (SPC-0370*) Textile pigment ink (SPC-0350*) Reactive dye ink (SPC-0357*) Acid dye ink (SPC-0355*) Contents of inkcartridge 220 cc Shelf life Two years from the data of manufacture (at room temperature)

  • Page 119: Position Of The Warning Label

    Position of the warning label This device is adhered with the warning label. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illeg- ible or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office.
  • Page 120 - A.6 -...

  • Page 121: Function Flowchart

    Function Flowchart In Media Fitting TEST Key : TEST < > TEST ENTER <LOCAL> Detecting MEDIA ** MEDIA ** * TEST DRAW * MEDIA SELECT <LOCAL> TEST DRAW PLEASE WAIT Y=xxxx X=xxxx ROLL< >LEAF width:xxxxmm <ENT> <LOCAL> width:xxxxmm CLEANING Key : CLEANING CLEANING ENTER...
  • Page 122 Following Following FUNCTION SET UP <ENT> ENTER TYPE. TYPE. TYPE. 30, 60, 90min PRINT MODE <ent> QUALITY <ent> QUALITY :STD STD, FINE, FAST ENTER TYPE. TYPE. DIRECTION <ent> PRINT :UNI-D UNI-D, BI-D ENTER TYPE. TYPE. LOGICALseek <ent> LOGICALseek : ON ON, OFF ENTER TYPE.
  • Page 123 Following TYPE VACCUM <ent> Following FUNCTION ENTER SET UP <ENT> TYPE TYPE MM/INCH <ent> MM/INCH MM, INCH ENTER ENTER TYPE TYPE TYPE STAMP <ent> MODE STAMP <ent> MODE STAMP :OFF OFF, ON ENTER TYPE TYPE TIME STAMP <ent> TIME STAMP :OFF OFF, ON ENTER...
  • Page 124 Following Following FUNCTION ENTER ENTER FILL UP INK FILL UP MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE<ENT> HEAD SEL. : 12.34 ********** ------------ FILL UP INK <ent> FUNCTION ENTER MAINTENANCE WASH WASHING WASH WASHING INK CHANGE <ent> REMOVE CARTRIDGE PLEASE WAIT SET CLEAN TOOL PLEASE WAIT FUNCTION WASHING WASH...
  • Page 126 Printed in Japan D201031 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. 2006...

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