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MIMAKI cg-100AP Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Chapter 1 Set-up
The procedures for the initial set-up of the UNIT from unpacking to starting of
the service operation shall be explained herein in detail.
Accordingly, the MANUAL must be read throughly when you purchase the
UNIT.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
The basic procedures for preparation of the paper patterns shall be explained
in accordance with the flow of the operation.
Chapter 3 Application Functions
Useful functions as the application operations other than the above-mentioned
basic operations shall be explained.
Chapter 4 Self Diagnosis Functions
The self diagnosis functions to search probable causes of abnormal operations
of the UNIT in plotting and cutting shall be explained.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting and Possible Remedy
The schemes for trouble shootings and possible remedies for failed operations
shall be explained.
Chapter 6 Appendix
The explanations shall be provided for the merit of the pens to be used, main-
tenance of the UNIT, specification of the UNIT and so forth. In addition,
appropriate forms (Additional Purchase Order Sheet, Inquiry Sheet and etc.)
are involved.
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141, Japan
APPAREL CUTTING PLOTTER
CG-100AP
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
Phone: +81-3-5420-8671
Fax: +81-3-5420-8687
D200310

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  • Page 1 UNIT, specification of the UNIT and so forth. In addition, appropriate forms (Additional Purchase Order Sheet, Inquiry Sheet and etc.) are involved. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141, Japan Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687...
  • Page 2 • Separate the power receptacle of the UNIT from the power receptacles of the radio and television. CAUTION • The COMPANY, MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD., shall have no liability for any • kinds of damages (including but not limited to unearned profits, indirect •...

  • Page 3: Instruction

    INTRODUCTION INSTRUCTION It is our sincere appreciation for your procurement of our "Apparel Cutting Plotter" CG-100AP (referred to as "the UNIT" hereafter). This instruction manual (referred to as "the MANUAL" hereafter) covers how to operate the UNIT. Your throughly reading and fully understanding of the MANUAL before starting the operation of the UNIT are strongly recommended.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUCTION ..........................i HOW TO READ THE MANUAL ...................... vii Marking ..............................vii Display Panel/Key Marking ........................vii PRECAUTIONS IN INSTALLATION ..................viii DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY ....................ix CLEANING OF PLOTTER SECTIONS ................... xi Surface and stand of plotter ........................xii Grit rollers ...............................
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS SETTING OF C0MMUNICATION CONDITIONS ................ 1-29 General Discription ..........................1-29 Change-over of Registration Number of Communication Conditions ..........1-30 Change of Communication Conditions ....................1-31 FEATURE INFORMATION OF THE TOOLS ................1-36 Merits of the tools ..........................1-36 Sharp pen ............................
  • Page 6 TOOL UP SPEED SETTING ....................... 2-14 DOTTED LINE CUT SETTING ....................2-15 SORTING SET ..........................2-16 Pen Sorting ............................2-16 Vector Sorting ............................. 2-16 AUTOCUT SETTING ........................2-18 INSTALLATION OF MAGAZINE ....................2-20 Structure of Magazine ........................2-20 Preparation of the Tools ........................2-21 INSTALLATION OF MAGAZINE ....................
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Movement or the Origin within Effective Plotting Zone ............... 3-12 Setting an origin inside/outside the effective plotting area ..............3-13 PLOTTING SCALE SETTING ..................... 3-14 AUTO FEED SETTING ........................ 3-15 3 POINTS AXES COMPENSATION .................... 3-16 COMPENSATION OF PLOTTING DISTANCE ................
  • Page 8 Although "Data Clear" is executed, plot out is still continued............... 5-5 Plot out interrupts for a while........................ 5-5 Error in tools identification........................5-5 No operation starts by the tools conditions from the host computer............. 5-5 Although a media is set, the operation does not start................5-6 When a media is loaded, the media can not be properly fed.

  • Page 9: How To Read The Manual

    INTRODUCTION HOW TO READ THE MANUAL Marking The following marks are used in the MANUAL. Caution mark Cautions for personal injuries, and failures and erroneous operations of the UNIT are indi- cated. Hint mark Informations recommendable for conveniences of operations are shown. Display Panel/Key Marking Display panel <--CLEAR...

  • Page 10: Precautions In Installation

    PRECAUTIONS IN INSTALLATION Please strictly observe the following precautions in practical use of the UNIT. • Do not touch the rotating grid roller, or a finger skin and/or nail may becomes off. • Do not swing the attached cutter, or the cutter edge is jumped out, resulting in a personal injury.

  • Page 11: Definition Of Terminology

    INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY The following terminologies shall be defined so as to clarify the meanings for use in the MANUAL. Host computer A personal computer transmitting data to the UNIT shall be called as the host computer. RS-232C connector (RS-232C cable) An interface connector (cable) in conformity to RS-232C shall be called as the RS-232C connector (cable).
  • Page 12 Receiving Buffer A place to temporarily store data received from the host computer shall be called as the receiving buffer. Paper load A behavior to move the installed paper so as to detect the width and length shall be called as the paper load.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Of Plotter Sections

    INTRODUCTION CLEANING OF PLOTTER SECTIONS Strictly follow the following cautions, or an electrical shock or a failure of the UNIT may well be resulted in. • When the cleaning is performed, the power cable must be disconnected, and the power of the UNIT must be turned OFF. •...

  • Page 14: Surface And Stand Of Plotter

    Surface and stand of plotter Wipe off with dry and soft cloth. For a heavy contamination, soak alcohol in the cloth and wipe off. Grit rollers Lift the media set lever upward, then lift the pinch roller upward. The grit roller will be rotated by pushing it along with the arrow by a finger.

  • Page 15: Paper Sensor

    INTRODUCTION CLEANING OF PLOTTER SECTIONS Paper sensor Wipe off the contaminants such as dust deposited on the surface of sensor with an dried applicator. Pen identification sensor Clean up the contaminants such as dust depos- ited on the surface of sensor with an dried appli- cator.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Set-Up

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP CHAPTER 1 SET-UP This chapter covers all necessary precautions for the initial set-up before start using unit. This chap- ter therefore must be read before practical use.

  • Page 18: Configuration Name And Function

    CONFIGURATION NAME AND FUNCTION 1 Front cover This prevents contact with the movable parts of the plotter during plotout. 2 Platen This is the working table for the plotout.

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP CONFIGURATION NAME AND FUNCTION 3 Carriage The head holding the tools moves left and right. 4 Magazine The tools are installed. Maximum 8 pens can be set. 5 Control panel The necessary set up for the plotter operation is accomplished. 6 Paper set lever The paper setting is accomplished by using this lever.

  • Page 20: Packing Check

    PACKING CHECK • Handle the main unit and stands by two persons when unpacked from the containers. Unpack in accordance with the procedures shown on the carton, and confirm the attachments in the packing list. If any missing is found, please contact with our agent or branch office. Main unit Part Name Part No.
  • Page 21 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP PACKING CHECK Part Name Part No. Illustration Remarks Box for Cutter holder M002061 With 2ea of spare blade Accessory Power cable VM0234- One the three power VM0089A-4M cables has been (100V) factoryfactory-attached at at the time of delivery.
  • Page 22 Part Name Part No. Illustration Remarks Box for Roll paper stopper M002063 Accessory assembly Stopper screw M002064 Rolling collar Ø4x25 For paper bascket installation Spacer M600525 For paper bascket installation Bolt CP8x25 For main unit installa- tion Wing bolt M4 (Type 1) x 10 For roll stays (right, left) installation Warranty...
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP PACKING CHECK Box for stand Part Name Part No. Illustration Remarks Roll shaft assembly M002308 Left stand assembly M002146 Left hand looking at front ways Right stand assembly M002145 Right hand looking at front ways Stand stay M002147 Paper basket assembly M002065...
  • Page 24 Part Name Part No. Illustration Remarks 3 inch roll holder M000815 assembly left Roll stay assembly M002310(right) 1each M002311(left) Handle assembly M000794...

  • Page 25: Assembly Of Plotter

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP ASSEMBLY OF PLOTTER General Description Assemble the plotter in order as instructed below, or you can not install all of the parts. 1. Assemble the stands, stand stay and main unit. 2. Install the roll shaft assembly. 3.

  • Page 26: Assembly

    Assembly • The assembly work must be achieved by at least two persons. If not, a personal injury may be resulted in by dropping a heavy part on the body. • The assembly work must be achieved in an open place with space of at least 3m x 4m.
  • Page 27 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP ASSEMBLY OF PLOTTER 3. Turn the caster inward so as to widely open the top ends of the right and left stands. Caster 4. Remove the main unit from the packing box by two persons. Hold the main unit at positions near its center portion.
  • Page 28 6 Enbed the main unit onto the stands. Align the front face of the main unit Cross sectional with the front face of the stands fot drawing of the the enbedding. stand Forward 7 Insert the hexagonal wrench into the hole of the stand and finally tighten the bolt.
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP ASSEMBLY OF PLOTTER Plug the rubber caps into the holes of the stand for the tightened bolts. Rubber cap 1 0 Position the elongated hole of the roll stay assy. so that the screw hole of the stand comes at the nearly center portion of the above elongated hole.
  • Page 30 1 2 Put the pin at the front cover left side (refer to the figure) to the right with pen. Insert the pin, as it is, into the hole of the main unit. 1 3 Install the waste lead case. Align the seal at the bottom of the main unit and the corner of the case for the installation.
  • Page 31 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP ASSEMBLY OF PLOTTER • Set the pipe so that it comes at inside portion of the paper basket cloth. 1 5 Install the roll paper stopper. Protrusion Fit the guide hole of the roll paper stopper assembly onto the protrusion of the clamp arm located on the p l a t e n .

  • Page 32: Set-Up Of Plotter

    SET-UP OF PLOTTER When the assembly work completes, set up the plotter at a place where meets the following conditions. • A place out of the direct ray of the sun Environment of operation : 5-40°C, 35-75% (Rh) Environment of accuracy assurance : 15 -25°C, 35-75% (Rh) Without dew condensation •...
  • Page 33 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP SET-UP OF PLOTTER When the plotter is arrived at the place where it is set up, secure it at the position with locking the stopper. Lock 1-17...

  • Page 34: Connection Of Cables

    CONNECTION OF CABLES General Description • Connect the interface cable first and the power cable next in order. • Use the interface cable specified by this COMPANY only. • Turn off the power of the plotter and host computer Connect the following two cables so as to operate the UNIT. Prepare the interface cable specified by this COMPANY and the attached power cable.

  • Page 35: Connection Of Interface Cable: Rs-232C Cable

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP CONNECTION OF CABLES Connection of Interface Cable: RS-232C Cable Make sure that the plotter power switch is turned OFF. Turn OFF the switch if it is selected at ON position. Remove the dust cover of RS-232C connector at the back of the plotter main unit.

  • Page 36: Connection Of Interface Cable: Parallel Cable

    Connection of Interface Cable: Parallel Cable Make sure that the plotter power switch is turned OFF. Turn OFF the switch if it is selected at ON position. Remove the dust cover of the parallel connector (option to be embodied in the factory) at the back of the plotter main unit.
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP CONNECTION OF CABLES ecure the connector with the lock spring. Lock spring Make sure that the host computer power is turned OFF, and insert the connector of the parallel cable into the parallel connector of the host computer.

  • Page 38: Connection Of Power Cable

    Connection of Power Cable • Connect the power cable to the receptacle with the grounding connection, or there are possibilities of an electric shock and/or a damage of the plotter. • Put the power switch of the plotter into OFF position when the power cable is connected.

  • Page 39: Power On/Off

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP POWER ON/OFF • Make sure the following items before turning the power ON. The media set lever shall be the up position. The movable portion of the plotter and nearby shall be cleared from the media, pen and etc. Turning the power ON Turn the power ON.

  • Page 40: Turning The Power Off

    When movement of the carriage and <--CLEAR AUTO CUT--> <--PEN SET HALF CUT--> magazine, the display as shown left will be appeared. • If no display is obtained by the procedure described Subpara. 6, the media set lever is at the down position. Raise the set lever upward, and the display will be ap- peared.

  • Page 41: Control Panel Components

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS The names and functions of the control panel components shall be explained. Display panel Power indicating lamp Function keys PAGE key END key Jog keys ONLINE/OFFLINE key Name Marking Functions Display panel Status of the plotter and setting items are displayed by means of 20 characters by 2 rows.

  • Page 42: Operation Modes

    OPERATION MODES General Description When turning the power ON, the UNIT becomes under the "ONLINE MODE". The UNIT involves the following modes. OFFLINE mode The mode to establish various kinds of the plotter settings. ONLINE mode The mode to plot out the data received from the host computer. When media is set and the paper load is executed, the mode automatically changed over to the "ONLINE"...

  • Page 43: Menu List Of Off-Line Mode

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP OPERATION MODES Menu List of Off-line Mode There are menu consisting of six pages in the OFFLINE mode. The pages can be changed by key as - PAGE + shown below. There are four setting items in one page, and pressing the function key causes setting each item or entering into the sub menu.

  • Page 44: Setting Of Set-Up Functions

    SETTING OF SET-UP FUNCTIONS General Discription The set-up function means a setting function to properly plot out the data received from the host computer. These are to be set once at purchasing the UNIT or changing the host computer. The set-up function involves the following four settings, however some of them may be omitted depending on the CAD and/or interface adopted by the users.

  • Page 45: Setting Of C0Mmunication Conditions

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP SETTING OF C0MMUNICATION CONDITIONS General Discription The communication conditions of the RS-232C connector shall be established so as to properly plot out the data received from the host computer. When the parallel connector (option) is used, this setting may be omitted. LCD Display Description SPEED...

  • Page 46: Change-Over Of Registration Number Of Communication Conditions

    2 Modification of Existing Communication Conditions In the case that the desired communication conditions are involved in these three patterns, the set values may be changed by each item. Since all of #1, #2 and #3 are changeable, select the nearest one and only modify the items of which values are different from the set value.

  • Page 47: Change Of Communication Conditions

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP SETTING OF C0MMUNICATION CONDITIONS Change of Communication Conditions The communication conditions of seven types shall be explained upon classifying into the following four blocks. Refer to the explanation for each applicable block including items to be modified. Block Description Refer.
  • Page 48 Block 2: Hand Shake Setting Carry out the Steps 1 to 3 of SAVE No. : # 1 "Change-over of Registration Number CONDITION of of Communication Conditions" (See page 1-30.), then select the No. to be changed. Select the [CONDITION], and the <--BAUD : XXXX DATA : X-->...
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP SETTING OF C0MMUNICATION CONDITIONS Block 3: Signal Line Setting Carry out the Steps 1 to 3 of SAVE No. : # 1 "Change-over of Registration Number CONDITION of of Communication Conditions" (See page 1-30.), then select the No.
  • Page 50 Block 4: EOF Command and Close Time Setting This function works to transmit the timing of AUTOCUT of sheets from the host computer to the plotter. This setting is not necessary when the auto-cut capability is in the OFF state, or when a leaf of paper is used. Carry out the Steps 1 to 3 of SAVE No.
  • Page 51 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP SETTING OF C0MMUNICATION CONDITIONS Change over ON/OFF of the [SP], [AF], [PG] and [ESC.)]. The ON/OFF will be changed over whenever the key is pressed. Display either one. Change of the value of SP : OFF, ON -F1+ Change of the value of AF : OFF, ON...

  • Page 52: Feature Information Of The Tools

    FEATURE INFORMATION OF THE TOOLS Merits of the tools • When a pen other than the attached accessories, care shall be taken for the following points. When the demonstration pattern #1 is plotted out and check the matching, if the deviation is larger than the specified value, it is considered to be no good.

  • Page 53: Plastic Pen(Option)

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP MERITS OF THE TOOLS Plastic pen(Option) Handling is the easiest. Since the ink jet condition is good, it is suitable for rela- tively high speed plotting. Coloring condition is also good, it is suitable for process color printing and illustration. However, since plastic tip is used for the pen point, when a plotting continues for a long time, the pen point will be worn out and the line width becomes larger.

  • Page 54: Pressurized Oil Based Ball Point Pen (Option)

    Pressurized oil based ball point pen (Option) Because of a pressurized type, it is superior in high speed follow-up, and is suitable for plotting at the highest speed. Furthermore, this type can plot on film type materials. The handling is as easy as the water ball pen, however care must be taken to avoid striking and dropping the pen point.

  • Page 55: Handling Of Viewer (Option)

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP HANDLING OF VIEWER (OPTION) Handling of viewer (option) • Since the viewer tip is broken easily, extreme care shall be taken for the handling. Do not drop or apply excessive force, or resulting in occurrence of a failure. For the storage, the appropriate case must be used.

  • Page 56: The Tools

    Water based ink Suitable for low speed plotting ∆ Specialized pentype cutter Cutter blade specialized for CG-100AP The blade angle is specialized to fit the cutting on the synchro-roller. Viewer Unusable for plotting This enables the pen point to accurately align with the targeted position.

  • Page 57: Types Of Pens (Ball Pen, Plastic Pen, Ceramic Pen)

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP THE TOOLS Types of Pens (Ball Pen, Plastic Pen, Ceramic Pen) • Do not leave without putting the pen cap for a long time, or the ink will be dried out and sometime disables the pen to write. •...

  • Page 58: Details Of Mechanical Pencil

    If con- taminated, wipe off with soft and clean cloth. • Use the lead specified by MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. for the Me- chanical pencil. The Mechanical pencil consists of the following part.

  • Page 59: Plotting Function Of Mechanical Pencil

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP THE TOOLS Plotting Function of Mechanical pencil Grouping function Whenever the tool operation mode is selected to the automode, the Mechanical pencils having the same lead diameter deems as a group. When any pen No. in the group is assigned, from the Mechanical pencil in the lowest magazine No.

  • Page 60: How To Load Lead Into The Mechanical Pencil

    How to load Lead into the Mechanical pencil Remove the cap of sgarp pen, and service the leads into the lead tank. Be sure to eliminate mixing short leads, the cleaning needle (stored in the attached spare leeds case) or leas of different diameter.

  • Page 61: Restore From Clogged Lead

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP THE TOOLS Restore from Clogged Lead • When a lead is clogged, be sure to use the cleaning needle having the same diameter. • Do not use bent needles or broken needles, or damage the rubber part in the inner barrel.
  • Page 62 Press the lead tank by fingers, then take out the lead. • Do not enter the cleaning needle into the chuck, or it causes damage of the chuck portion. 1-46...

  • Page 63: Service Life Of Mechanical Pencil

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP THE TOOLS Service Life of Mechanical pencil It is considered that the following phenomena indicated that the service life of the chuck portion or inner barrel expires. • Number of knocking during plotting increases, and the lead is broken at the tip of Mechanical See page Check of service life pencil.
  • Page 64 Check of service life of the Rubber Part of Inner Barrel Disassemble the Mechanical pencil and check the inner barrel for con- tamination in the barrel. If deterio- rated, wipe off lead dust with an applicator. Install the cleaned inner barrel on the Mechanical pencil, and extend the lead as much as one knocking.

  • Page 65: Cutter

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP THE TOOLS Cutter • Do not drop the cutter or apply strong impact to the cutter, or it may cause damage of the cutter. • Do not remove or contaminate the identification seal stuck on the cutter, or identification for existence of the cutter or type of the cutter.
  • Page 66 Replacement of Cutter Blade • The proper diustance of the blade extension shall be 0.3-0.5mm. Remove the holder from the cutter. Holder Put the cutter blade into the nozzle with a pincette, and push until bot- toming. Remove the holder. 1-50...
  • Page 67 CHAPTER 1 SET-UP THE TOOLS Loosen the lock nut and rotate the adjusting knob, and the extending distance of the blade can be changed. Referring to the illustration left, adjust the extent of the exten- sion. If you use the blade adjuster (optional good), the distance can be Lock nut accurately adjusted.

  • Page 68: Media

    MEDIA Types of Media Select the suitable media in accordance with the purpose of the works and compatibility with the tools. Type of paper PD paper PDW paper Tracing Paper Polyester film Permiability Mechanical pencil Plastic pen Water ball pen Pressurized oil based ball pen Ceramic pen...

  • Page 69: Usable Media In The Unit (In Size)

    CHAPTER 1 SET-UP MEDIA Usable Media in the UNIT (in Size) Roll paper Width : 920mm, 950mm, 1000-1020mm Thickness : 50-110 kg basis (70-110kg basis for cutting) Roll Max Dia : ø180mm and below Leaf paper : A3-A0 in compliance with the JIS standard Handling of Paper Care must be taken for the following points in handling the media.
  • Page 70 1-54...

  • Page 71: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION This chapter covers the basic operation to plot out the pattern paper. The instructions are prepared sequentially in accordance with the steps of the works, therefore read the instruction from the beginning.

  • Page 72: How To Plot Out Pattern Paper

    HOW TO PLOT OUT PATTERN PAPER Apply the following procedures for the plot out of the pattern paper. 1 Preparation of Paper and the Tools Preparation of Paper and the Tools See page 2-3. 2 Set-up of Plotter Power Supply to Plotter See page 2-7.

  • Page 73: Preparation Of Paper And The Tools

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION OF PAPER AND THE TOOLS Prepare the paper to produce pattern paper and the tools necessary for the work. Although the installation to the UNIT shall be accomplished immediately before the plot out, confirm at this time before starting the work. Preparation of Paper Use of Roll Paper Refer to "Load of Roll Paper"...

  • Page 74: Load Of Roll Paper

    Load of Roll Paper Set roll paper on the roll shaft assembly. Shut the paper bascket at the rear side. Make sure that the paper set lever is at the UP position. Roll holder (left) Sequentially load the roll holder (right), roll paper and roll holder (left) in order onto the roll shaft.
  • Page 75 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION OF PAPER AND THE TOOLS the roll paper, and temporarily tighten the both left and right set screws of the roll holders. Set screw Knock the roll holder against the stopper of roll shaft. Stopper Tighten fast the both left and right set screws of the roll holders.
  • Page 76 7 Set on the roll shaft holder of the main unit. • Place the roll shaft holder on the main unit so that the side in which a wing setscrew is mounted is positioned near the keyboard. Set screw CORRECT INCORRECT •...

  • Page 77: Power Supply To Plotter

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION POWER SUPPLY TO PLOTTER Turn the power ON. Before setting the paper, the power shall be turned ON. Make sure that the paper set lever is at the UP position. Turn ON the power switch on the System Version X-XX front side of the main unit.

  • Page 78: Operation Mode Of The Tools

    Operation Mode of the Tools Tool operation modes The tools shall not be set on the carriage, but on the magazine. The tools in the magazine are automatically shifted to the carriage for the plot out. There are the automode and manual mode as the operation of tools, which shall be selected in accordance with the purpose of work.
  • Page 79 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION Operation Mode of the Tools • The rools condition can be set to the magazine No. in the magazine. Eight types of tools can be simultaneously used. • The operation can be achieved in accordance with the tools condition (speed. acceleration, pen pressure and etc.) from the host computer.

  • Page 80: Establishment Of The Tools Conditions

    ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TOOLS CONDITIONS • Establish the values compatible to the selected tools and paper for the tools conditions. • When a cutter is used, excessively increased force of pressing may cause to influence to the cutting quality and/or cutting service life. Apply the suitable value.

  • Page 81: Setting Method Under Auto Mode

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TOOLS CONDITIONS Setting Method under Auto Mode When the auto mode is selected, the loaded tool is automatically recognized and the plot out is achieved in accordance with the existing tools conditionsIn the UNIT, the following three patterns of tools conditions are registered.
  • Page 82 Select [PARAM], and the following CUTTER PARAMETER -F4+ PEN PARAMETER display will be appeared. Select [PEN PARAMETER], and the ALL-DAT ACC:2.0 -F3+ following display will be appeared. SPD: 20 FORCE: 20 Select the pen No. to be established. The No. is changed whenever the key is depressed.

  • Page 83: Setting The Cutter Parameters

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TOOLS CONDITIONS Setting the cutter parameters The first page of the menu will be <--CLEAR AUTO CUT--> -PAGE+ <--PEN SET HALF CUT--> displayed. 2. Select [PEN SET], and the following <--SAVE NO. :#1 ASSIGN-->...

  • Page 84: Tool Up Speed Setting

    TOOL UP SPEED SETTING The moving speeds of the carriage and paper at tool up are establisyed. C o m m a n d Description PANEL Movement at the speed set according to the tools conditions (constant speed mode) FAST *1 Movement at 85cm/s for speed in axial direction (high speed mode) Move- ment at 120cm/s in the direction of 45 CONST...

  • Page 85: Dotted Line Cut Setting

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION DOTTED LINE CUT SETTING The establishment covers to determine whether a dotted line is taken as the cutting line, and if so details for the dotted line. C o m m a n d Description MODE The establishment to determine whether a dotted line is taken or not.

  • Page 86: Sorting Set

    SORTING SET The plotter usually plots data in rotation as received, however many unnecessary motions are involved, and long plotting time is resulted in. However, if the sorting is set, the plotting time may be reduced by analyzing received data, changing order to plot line segments and reducing frequency of the pen change. In the UNIT, the following two types of sorting are incorporated.
  • Page 87 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION SORTING SET There are five types of commands for the sorting as shown below. C o m m a n d Description Sorting is not applied. Vector sorting (small) is used. Vector sorting (large) is used. Pen sorting is used.

  • Page 88: Autocut Setting

    AUTOCUT SETTING • Do not excessively increase the autocut pressure (press), or it may cause abnormal damage of the synchroroller, shorter cutter blade service life and the like. The autocut means a function to automatically cut off paper at the end of a plot out for one data under roll paper mode.
  • Page 89 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION AUTOCUT SETTING Display the first page of the menu. <--CLEAR AUTO CUT--> -PAGE+ <--PEN SET HALF CUT--> Select [AUTOCUT], and the following <--CUT MODE : XXXXXXXX -F2+ d i s p l a y a p p e a r e s . <--FORCE : XXXg CUT OFF-->...

  • Page 90: Installation Of Magazine

    INSTALLATION OF MAGAZINE Structure of Magazine •Do not remove or contaminate the identification seal, or existence of the pen can not be interpreted. •Do not use any magazine except the proper magazine attached as the accessory, or it will cause a failure or misidentification of the tools. The magazine is to attach the tools on the main unit.

  • Page 91: Preparation Of The Tools

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION INSTALLATION OF MAGAZINE Preparation of the Tools Although the tools to be used would be set into a magazine in advance and allowed to be installed onto the UNIT as it is, the explanation shall be prepared herein with the procedure to install after applying the power to the UNIT. Hold the magazine by your right hand so that the pen No.

  • Page 92: Installation Of Magazine

    INSTALLATION OF MAGAZINE Installation of magazine • Do not directly load the tools onto the carriage, or the carriage may be damaged. • Do not mount the magazine when the UNIT operates any action. • Do not put your hand into the hole of the magazine holder during the UNIT operation because it is dangerous.

  • Page 93: Setting The Pen Number

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION INSTALLATION OF MAGAZINE Setting the pen number Allocate the pen numbers (DATA Nos.) contained in data entered on the host computer to the numbers of pens installed in the No. 1 to No. 8 positions of the magazine. Once the pen numbers are designated, you can plot with multiple pens contained in data with one pen in- PEN No.
  • Page 94 Operating procedure [Establish an initial value.] When the PEN No. of DATA No. A is set to “0,” the PEN Nos. of respective DATA Nos. will represent initial values. [Set all data numbers to one magazine number.] When the PEN No. of DATA No. A is set to any value other than “0” or “-,” all DATA Nos. will be set to one PEN No.

  • Page 95: Paper Setting

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION PAPER SETTING • Do not use paper with hard curling or crease • If paper is extremely thin, the paper may be torn at the portion contacting with the gdit roller under plotting for a long time. Load the paper after all settings have been accomplished.
  • Page 96 3 . Pinch the pinch roller, and slide to a place with clicked feeling at a posi- tion where is about 10mm inward from the paper edge. Apply to both left and right sides. • The right pinch roller shall be positioned at the clicked point where is leftward from the right gdit roller.
  • Page 97 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION PAPER SETTING 7 . Select [ROLL]. Depress the applicable key. • The initial value of paper drawing length for the paper detection operation is 3 m. • To change the paper drawing length, refer to the “AUTO FEED SETTING.”...

  • Page 98: Finely Adjusting The Roller Stay Position

    Finely adjusting the roller stay position Be sure to properly position the end of roll paper tube and the end of roll paper after the completion of paper detection. After the completion of paper detec- tion, stand behind the plotter. For the case illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 99: Leaf Paper Setting

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION PAPER SETTING Leaf Paper Setting From the front side, put the leaf paper between the pinch roller and grit roller grit roller. Set the leaf paper by aligning with the inner end of the Leaf paper right gdit roller on the platen.
  • Page 100 Lower the paper set lever at DOWN position. The display shown left will be ap- C U T - T H I C K C U T - T H I N p e a r e d . R O L L •...

  • Page 101: Transmission Of Data From Computer

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION TRANSMISSION OF DATA FROM COMPUTER Before Data Transmission Confirm the following six items before transmitting data. If there is any discrepancy, return to the applicable page for the corrective action. 1 Is the interface cable properly connected ? See page "CONNECTION OF CABLES"...

  • Page 102: Data Transmission

    Data Transmission The host computer transmits data. The plotter receives the data. ON LINE) When the data are received, * mark flickers. The pen is taken out of the maga- ON LINE) zine, and the plot out starts. 20cm 4.0G 0.00 The tool No.

  • Page 103: Pause Of Plot Out

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION TRANSMISSION OF DATA FROM COMPUTER Pause of Plot Out Execute the following procedures to pause the plot out. Refer to the next page for discontinuation of the plot out. Depress the key so as to display the following display.

  • Page 104: Plot Out Termination

    Plot Out Termination The plot out is to be discontinued due to some reason, follow the following procedures. Stop the data transmission of the host computer. Wait until the data receiving with ON LINE) the plotter ends. The * mark flickering indicates receiving the data.

  • Page 105: Operation End

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION OPERATION END The operation after completion to produce the pattern paper shall be achieved as follows. Remove the paper from the UNIT. When a daily operation is completed, remove the paper from the UNIT, and lift the paper set lever at the UP position without fail.
  • Page 106 4 Install the magazine from which the tools have been removed to the UNIT. Hold the magazine shaft, and steadily insert it into the magazine holder. Turn the magazine around 90˚ and leave your hand. The magazine rotates after clicked, and stops at the home position.
  • Page 107 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION OPERATION END Shut the paper basket. Now, all works have completed. 2-37...
  • Page 108 2-38...

  • Page 109: Chapter 3 Applied Functions

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS This chapter covers the applied functions which make you much convenient operation.

  • Page 110: Application Setting

    APPLIED FUNCTIONS The UNIT provides the following functions as the applied functions. Utilize them as necessary. Application for Plot Out Data Clear ---> P.3-4 A plot out will be interrupted. Use this function to interrup a plot out due to paper clogging, to restore to the offline mode after paper setting and so forth.

  • Page 111: Applied Setting

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS APPLICATION FUNCTION GENERAL Applied Setting Compensation of Plotting Distance ---> P.3-18 Comparing the length of lines to be plotted in the CAD data and length of lines actually plotted, the error will be compensated. Buzzer Setting ---> P.3-20 The setting the buzzer whether Buzzed or not under an erroneous state will be accomplished.

  • Page 112: Data Clear

    DATA CLEAR The data clear is executed in the following cases • When the mode is shifted from the online mode to offline mode. • When the plotting is paused. Confirm that no datum is received under the online mode. Display when no datum is received.

  • Page 113: Paper Cutting

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS PAPER CUTTING Cut off the roll paper at an arbitrary position. When the paper end is misaligned, cut off so as to obtain the straight edge. Cutting after paper Load Set the roll paper. Refer to Chapter 2 "Roll Paper set- ting"...

  • Page 114: Change Of The Tools Conditions

    CHANGE OF THE TOOLS CONDITIONS Establish operating conditions for plotter pens of REGISTER Nos. #1, #2 and #3 according to the type of paper and tool to be used. The contents and values of the setting are as follows. Refer to Chapter 1 [MERITS OF THE TOOLS] (P.1-36) for the tools conditions compatible with the tools and/or paper.
  • Page 115 CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS CHANGE OF THE TOOLS CONDITIONS Select [PARAM], and the following PENCIL.5 ACC:2.0 -F4+ SPD : 20 FORCE : 20 display will be appeared. • Under the manual mode, the above display is not ap- peared. Refer to Chapter 2 "OPERATION MODE of the Tools"...

  • Page 116: Performance Of Copying

    PERFORMANCE OF COPYING • The copying is unachievable under the pause mode. •When no data exist in the receiving buffer (such that no data have been received after turning the system ON), the copying is unachievable. • The copying of data beyond the capacity of the receiving buffer in size is unachievable.
  • Page 117 CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS PERFORMANCE OF COPYING Set new leaf paper. Refer to Chap- ter2 "PAPER SETTING" (P.2-25). Select the offline mode. Execute the "DATA CLEAR" instructed in this chapter(P.3-4). The offline mode displays the second <--ORG : CENTER COPY--> -PAGE+ page of the menu.

  • Page 118: Change Over Of Origin

    CHANGE OVER OF ORIGIN The origin of the plotter (at center or lower right corner) assigned by the command shall be changed over. Select either one depending on the type of the CAD. The origin established herein is stored in the memory even though the power is turned OFF.

  • Page 119: Mirror Setting

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS MIRROR SETTING The mirror is a function to plot out the received data upon turning over the data on the center line of X-axis. Change over the ON/OFF of the mirror. This command will be stored in the memory even though the power is turned OFF.

  • Page 120: Movement Of Origin

    MOVEMENT OF ORIGIN The position of origin defined by the command after setting the sheet shall be moved to an arbitrary place. There are two setting methods shown as follows • Setting a provisional origin inside the effective plotting area •...

  • Page 121: Setting An Origin Inside/Outside The Effective Plotting Area

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS MOVEMENT OF ORIGIN Setting an origin inside/outside the effective plotting area 15mm 25mm Origin of command Origin after movement 15mm Pinch roller Effective plotting area 19mm Set the pen on the magazine. Refer to Chapter 2 "Preparation of the Tools"...

  • Page 122: Plotting Scale Setting

    PLOTTING SCALE SETTING The scale referred to herein is a function to reduce or enlarge the received data for the plot out. The origin is taken as the basis for the reduction and enlargement. This setting returns to 100% (scale factor) whenever the power is turned OFF.

  • Page 123: Auto Feed Setting

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS AUTO FEED SETTING Establish a length and timing of feeding a roll paper at the time of paper loading. This operation enables a weaved roll feeding to be detected in advance. Establish the condition in accordance with the data length.

  • Page 124: Points Axes Compensation

    3 POINTS AXES COMPENSATION • This setting releases the setting of the "Distance Compensation" until the next paper loading. • A pen of smaller No. in the pen magazine shall be used for this setting so as to accurately accomplish the points alignment. When a viewer is set, use the viewer.
  • Page 125 CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS 3 POINTS AXES COMPENSATION • The move speed at this time can be changed. By every depressing , the -F2+ speed will be changed. There are 3 types of speeds as shown below. (slow). M (intermediate), H (fast) Register the Point 1, and the follow- CP2 INIT...

  • Page 126: Compensation Of Plotting Distance

    COMPENSATION OF PLOTTING DISTANCE There are some cases where an error is occurred between the length recognized by the plotter (move distance and plotting of the plotter, cutting length and etc.) and actual length (the length actually measured with a ruler) de- pending on the paper thickness.
  • Page 127 CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS COMPENSATION OF PLOTTING DISTANCE • In the case of a roll paper, Main unit and a cutter is set on the magazine, the paper will be unconditionally cut. • The frame used for plotting for compensation’s sake will be excluded from the objects to be compensated.

  • Page 128: Buzzer Setting

    BUZZER SETTING The setting is related to use the buzzer or not for occurrence of an error or a malfunction. There are the following buzzers in the UNIT. This setting will be stored regardless the power ON/OFF. Sound of Buzzer Description Momentary peep At start of the plotter operation.

  • Page 129: Equipment Name Setting

    7596 In conformity to Plotter made by USA Hewlett Packard 7586B In conformity to Plotter made by USA Hewlett Packard CG10A The UNIT (CG-100AP) CG90R CG-90APR made by this COMPANY CG90A CG-90AP made by this COMPANY The fourth page of the menu will be <--BUZZR:ON...

  • Page 130: Paper Type Setting

    PAPER TYPE SETTING When the paper is set, it shall be determined whether the paper type (roll paper or leaf paper) is selected each time or the paper type is fixed. When the paper type is fixed, the details of the paper shall be also set. This setting is stored regardless the power ON/OFF.

  • Page 131: Plotting List To Be Set-Up Conditions

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS PLOTTING LIST TO BE SET-UP CONDITIONS The all data set in the UNIT are plotted. This function is effective to confirm the tools conditions and communi- cation condition. There is no difference either the roll paper or leaf paper. The plot out is accomplished in A4 size at the right lower part of the paper.

  • Page 132: Resolution Setting

    RESOLUTION SETTING The resolution is a minimum move distance assigned by the program. Select from three types according to the CAD. This setting is stored regardless the power ON/OFF. If this setting is incorrect, the data will be enlarged or reduced when plotted out. Display the sixth page of the menu.
  • Page 133 CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS A U T O M A T I C I N T E R P R E T A T I O N COMMUNICATION CONDITIONS In the following cases, the automatic interpretation may not be achieved in some cases.
  • Page 134 When the interpretation has been EFFECT : 96 7E1H/W # 1 : 192 8N1XON properly ended, the following display will be appeared. (The display will change with inter- CAN NOT JUDGMENT HIT END KEY pretation result.) • When the following display appears, the automatic interpretation can not ex- ecute.

  • Page 135: System Setting

    CHAPTER 3 APPLIED FUNCTIONS SYSTEM SETTING The following settings are available in the system setting. Command Setting Value Description ROLL IP INIT LG FULL, Yx 1.4, 1.0 - 3.0-5.0m (1 per step) According to CAD SPEC NR TO !PG YES, NO According to CAD SPEC ROLL BE MARG 0 - 25 - 125mm (1 per step)
  • Page 136 Select by , register by -F1+ to ! PG : NO -F2+ Select by , register by -F3+ [PAPER END OFFSET] -F3+ [mm] Select by , register by -F1+ <--SKEW CHECK : 5mm -F4+ Move to the second page. <--IN-CMD -PAGE+ <--VIBRATION JOG-SPD-->...

  • Page 137: Self Diagnosis Function

    CHAPTER 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION CHAPTER 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNC- TION This chapter covers the functions to plot various setting of the plotter as well as to investigate abnormal states of the plotter.

  • Page 138: Outline Of Diagnostics

    Outline of diagnostics Abnormal operations and degraded outputs of the UNIT are investigated for the causes by means of the self diagnosis functions. The following five items are involved in the self diagnosis functions. Sample Cut ---> P.4-3 A pattern is cut so as to verify the cutting quality. Square Cut --->...

  • Page 139: Sample Cut

    CHAPTER 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SAMPLE CUT Cut the sample (shown below) so as to verify the quality of the cut. 280mm 75mm Set the cutter Refer to Chapter 2 "Preparation of the Tools" (P.2-21). Set the paper. Refer to Chapter 2 "PAPER SET- TING"...

  • Page 140: Square Cut

    SQUARE CUT A square pattern is cut so as to verify the cutter tooling condition and set of the half cut. Set the cutter on the magazine and set the paper for the verification. 1.5cm Set the cutter Refer to Chapter 2 "Preparation of the Tools"...

  • Page 141: Dump Test

    CHAPTER 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION DUMP TEST • The dump test can not be achieved under the pause mode. • When the dump test is discontinued, "data clear" (P.3-4) must be accom- plished. Plot the receiving data with ASCII data, then verify the data for an abnormal state. The character shall be about 5mm square in size.

  • Page 142: Status Display Of Signal Lines

    STATUS DISPLAY OF SIGNAL LINES The function to execute a real time display of the signal lines under the online plot out, dump and loop back shall be turned ON/OFF. •CD (DCD) •ER (DTR) •RS (RTS) •CS (CTS) •DR (DSR) ON/OFF of ER and RS is not monitor of the host computer signal, but the signal to notice from the plotter to the host computer.

  • Page 143: Demonstration Pattern (#1, #2)

    CHAPTER 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION DEMONSTRATION PATTERN (#1, #2) Plot a demonstration pattern so as to verify the operation and evaluate the performnce. There are two patterns as follows. The plot out shall be accomplished by setting leaf paper or roll paper of which size is A2 or over. Demo-pattern #1 ....
  • Page 144 When the Demo-pattern No.1 is TEST# 1) #X -F1+ XXXg XXXcm X. XG plotted, select #1, and the following display will be appeared, and the plotting will be started. TEST# 2) #X When the Demo-pattern No.2 is - F2+ XXXg XXXcm X.
  • Page 145 CHAPTER 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION DEMONSTRATION PATTERN (#1, #2) Demonstration Pattern #1...
  • Page 146 Demonstration Pattern #2 4-10...

  • Page 147: Trouble Shooting And Possible Remedy

    CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND POSSIBLE REMEDY CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND POSSIBLE REMEDY This chapter covers the methods to solve troubles.

  • Page 148: Indications Of Failure

    Methods to solve troubles not displayed on the display panel shall be explained herein. Before concluding a failure, confirm in accordance with the following flow chart. If the situation does not change by the confirmation, contact with the nearest MIMAKI Distributor upon entering necessary informations in the "INQUIRY SHEET" (P.6-18) The power can not be applied.

  • Page 149: Host Computer Transmit Data, But The Unit Does Not Operate

    CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND POSSIBLE REMEDY INDICATIONS OF FAILURE Host computer transmit data, but the UNIT does not operate. Is the interface cable connected? Is the interface cable connected? (See page 1-19.) Is the online mode selected? Select the online mode. (See page 1-26.) Plotting position is improper Is the origin setting agreed with...

  • Page 150: Pen Point Breaks Paper

    Pen point breaks paper Is the identification seal of the pen Is the interface cable connected? dirty? Confirm the press value of pen, set Is the press value of pen too large? the proper value. (See page 3-6.) Use the pen suitable to the paper. Do you use a pen suitable to the (See page 1-36.) Replace with paper free from...

  • Page 151: Although "Data Clear" Is Executed, Plot Out Is Still Continued

    It's the normal state, and no problem Error in tools identification. Clean the pen identification sensor. Is the magazine that Mimaki sup- Refer to P.xiii plies use? No operation starts by the tools conditions from the host com- puter.

  • Page 152: Although A Media Is Set, The Operation Does Not Start

    Although a media is set, the operation does not start. Lower the media set lever down Is the media set lever at the down and fix the media. position? Refer to ---> P.2-25 for roll type P.2-29 for leaf type Close the front cover.

  • Page 153: Paper Is Caught At The Part Cut Portion, Resulting In Paper Jamming

    CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND POSSIBLE REMEDY INDICATIONS OF FAILURE Paper is caught at the part cut portion, resulting in paper jam- ming. Is pressure command for the part Check to be sure that dotted line cut that remains uncut under the dotted mode is ON and lower the dotted line cut mode transmitted from line cutting pressure.

  • Page 154: Abnormal Plotting Out Operation

    Abnormal Plotting Out Operation Plotter is inoperative • The interface cable is not connected. If there is no [*] (under data receiving) display at right upper part in the LCD, refer to Chapter 1 "CONNECTION OF CABLES" (P.1-19), and confirm the connection.

  • Page 155: When Paper Jamming Arises

    CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND POSSIBLE REMEDY When paper jamming arises If paper jamming has occurred, do not move the carriage forcibly. Since the carriage is mounted with sensors, forcibly moving it can damage them. When paper jamming has arisen, restore the normal state to the machine following the steps of procedure de- scribed below.

  • Page 156: Display Of Error Message

    30 seconds and over, then turn the power ON. If the display would not be disappeared, turn the power OFF. Send facsimile transmission of the "INQUIRY SHEET" (P.6-18) to the MIMAKI distributor listed in the table at the end of this instruction manual upon entering the required information.

  • Page 157: Display Of Error Message

    If the error message would be still displayed after removing the cause, send facsimile transmission of the "IN- QUIRY SHEET" (P.6-18) to the MIMAKI distributor listed in the table at the end of this instruction manual upon entering the required information.
  • Page 158 The pen position sensor could not Contact to the MIMAKI distributor. PEN POSTN SENS ERROR achieve the self adjustment. Replacement of the pen of the dis- a. Install the magazine attaching the pen.
  • Page 159 A command unacceptable for the plotter was received. A noise conducts into the commu- Use the interface cable specified by this nication circuit. MIMAKI. The rolled media was skewed. Properly set the rolled media. (P.2-25) PAPER SKEW ERROR The function was executed without Set the media, then start the operation.
  • Page 160 Error Message Probable Cause Corrective Measure The CTS line does not , turn ON, Confirm the specification of the host C T S T I M E O V E R E R R O R data receiving can not be carried computer.

  • Page 161: Chapter 6 Appendix

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX This chapter covers the explanations for the merit of the pens to be used, maintenance of the UNIT, specification of the UNIT and so forth. In addition, appropriate forms (Inquiry Sheet and Optional Purchase Order Sheet, and etc) are involved.

  • Page 162: List Of Functions In Offline Mome

    LIST OF FUNCTIONS IN OFFLINE MOME The following table summarizes the functions available under the offline mode. Yes/No bfr Item No. Function Memory*1 Media Set *2 1 DATA CLEAR A plotting is interrupted, and offline state is selected. 2 AUTOCUT It is set whether autocut is done or not at at plotting end.
  • Page 163 CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX LIST OF FUNCTIONS IN OFFLINE MOME Yes/No bfr Item No. Function Memory*1 Media Set *2 14 SORT Ineffective or effective of functions for the pen sorting and vector sorting are selected. 15 UNIT TYPE Response value corresponding to the request for response of the type of unit from the CAD is selected from the following 5 types.

  • Page 164: Tree Structure Of The Menus Under Offline Mode

    Tree structure of the menus under offline mode CLEAR -F1+ AUTO CUT CUT->WAIT, CUT->PLOT, OFF -F2+ CUT MODE -F1+ 50g - 100g - 450g(10 step) FORCE -F2+ Cut the sheet at current pen position CUT OFF -F3+ PEN SET #1, #2, #3 -F3+ SAVE No -F1+...
  • Page 165 CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX Tree structure of the menus under offline mode ON, OFF BUZZR -F1+ OFF, VS, VL, P, P&VS -F2+ CG10A, CG90R, CG90A, 7596A, 7586B -F3+ -F1+ CHOICE AT LOARD, BY DEFAULT PAPER -F4+ -F3+ KIND ROLL TYPE, LEAF TYPE SELFTEST -F1+ -F1+...

  • Page 166: Rs-232C Interface Specification

    RS-232C INTERFACE SPECIFICATION Interface Specification Synchronizing method : Asynchronous Type Communication method : Full duplex/Half duplex Number of circuit : Single circuit Standard transfer rate : 9600bps Option : 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and external setting Condition for circuit connection : RS-232C/CCITT V.24, V.28/JIS X5101 Clock : Internal/external (In case of external setting) Electrical Properties...

  • Page 167: Centronics Interface Specification

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX CENTRONICS INTERFACE SPECIFICATION The specification relates to 8bit parallel interface in conformity with Centronics Inc. Connector Centronics connector 36 pins Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Direction STROB DATA8 DATA1 DATA2 BUSY DATA3 PE (Low fix) DATA4 SELECT (High fix) DATA5...

  • Page 168: Specification For Main Unit

    SPECIFICATION FOR MAIN UNIT I t e m S p e c i f i c a t i o n Media size Roll paper: Width 1,020 - 594mm (Roll max Outter Diametr 180mm and below Leaf paper (JIS): A3, A2, A1, A0 Media thickness 55g/m2 basis - 110g/m2 basis Max plotting area...

  • Page 169: Communication Conditions List

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX COMMUNICATION CONDITIONS LIST Duplicate this page and cut to a piece, enter the communication conditions, then put the slip near the plotter for efficient operating works. Communication condition Communicational condition Communication condition (Initial Value) (Initial Value) (Initial Value) CAD name CAD name CAD name...

  • Page 170: Tool Conditions List/Auto Mode

    TOOL CONDITIONS LIST/AUTO MODE This list is the tools conditions list when the pen operation mode is the auto mode. Duplicate this page and cut to a piece, then put the slip near the plotter and use it. T o o l c o n d i t i o n / A u t o m o d e # 1 T o o l c o n d i t i o n / A u t o m o d e # 1 (Initial Value) (Initial Value)

  • Page 171: Tool Conditions List Manual Mode

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX TOOL CONDITIONS LIST MANUAL MODE This list is the tools conditions list when the pen operation mode is the manual mode. Duplicate this page and cut to a piece, then put the slip near the plotter and use it. Tool condition/Manual mode #1 Tool condition/Manual mode #1 (Initial Value)

  • Page 172: Table Of Scales

    TABLE OF SCALES This is a guidance of the scale factors established in Chapter 3 "PLOTTING SCALE SETTING" (P.3-14). Al- though the UNIT disables leaf paper of which sizes are A3 and below to be set thereon, for the purpose of a reference, the following table includes paper sizes from A0 to A4, as well as from B1 to B4.

  • Page 173: Table Of 82 Special Character Codes Supported

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX Table of 82 special character codes supported 6-13...

  • Page 174: Introduction Of Separately-Available Items

    Introduction of separately-available items Paper Product number Size Type/manufacturer Unit quantities per package Remark PD-A3 to A0 50 sheets x5 packs A3 to A0 Regular paper OSTRICH PDW-A3 to A0 50 sheets x5 packs A3 to A0 PDS-A3 to A0 50 sheets x5 packs A3 to A0 PDW950 x 100 (70)

  • Page 175: Optional Parts List

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX OPTIONAL PARTS LIST T y p e / M a n u f a c t u r e r P a r t N o . C o l o r S i z e ( m m ) P a c k i n g U n i t Water plasticpen 32HP03K-1...
  • Page 176 T y p e / M a n u f a c t u r e r P a r t N o . C o l o r S i z e ( m m ) P a c k i n g U n i t Pressurized oil based HPB-H2 1 holder per box...

  • Page 177: Optional Parts Order Sheet

    CHAPTER 6 APPENDIX OPTIONAL PARTS ORDER SHEET Please fill the columns in the form surrounded by the thick line, then send through the facsimile communication line. It is recommended to use a form duplicated from this page. D a t e R e c e i v e d D e l i v e r e d d a t e ORDER No.

  • Page 178: Inquiry Sheet

    Please fill the INQUIRY SHEET with necessary informations regarding the failure or abnormal operation en- countered by you upon duplicating this page, and send it to the MIMAKI Distributor listed in the end of this instruction manual through the facsimile communication line.
  • Page 179 D200310MAC-2.00-09061999...
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