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COLOR INKJET PLOTTER
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Ver. 1.00
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: traiding@mimaki.co.jp
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  • Page 1 COLOR INKJET PLOTTER MAINTENANCE MANUAL Ver. 1.00 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: traiding@mimaki.co.jp D500238 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
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  • Page 3 FOREWORD This maintenance manual covers items required to be remembered to conduct maintenance works for the JV22 of color ink jet plotter in the field. Maintenance works have to be carried out by servicemen who have learned disassembly, assembly and adjustment techniques with required tools and measuring apparatus. This manual covers existing maintenance parts.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF MAINTENANCE 1-1. Cautions in maintenance ..................1.2 1-2. How to use this maintenance manual ..............1.3 1-3. Tools required for maintenance works ............... 1.3 1-4. Names of parts ....................... 1.4 1-4-1. Front face ......................1.4 1-4-2.
  • Page 5 3-3. Troubles for which error messages are not given on the LCD ......3.8 3-3-1. The device will not be energized............... 3.8 3-3-2. The device fails to perform plotting ..............3.9 3-3-3. Cutting failure ....................3.10 3-3-4. Faulty cutter ...................... 3.11 3-3-5.
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE MODE 5-1. Maintenance items ....................5.2 5-2. Entering into the maintenance mode ..............5.3 5-2-1. Entering into the maintenance mode when actuating the plotter ....... 5.3 5-2-2. Entering into the maintenance mode by system parameters ......5.4 5-3.
  • Page 7 5-4-13. PUMP MOTOR .................... 5-51 5-4-14. TIMER CHECK .................... 5-52 5-4-15. MEMORY CHECK ..................5-53 5-4-16. SKEW CHECK ..................... 5-57 5-4-17. TEMP CHECK ....................5-58 5-4-18. ENCODER CHECK ..................5-59 5-5. #PARAMETER items ..................5.61 5-5-1. SYSTEM PARAMETER ................. 5.61 5-5-2.
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview Of Maintenance

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  • Page 10: Cautions In Maintenance

    1-1. Cautions in maintenance WARNING • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions. • Do not get ink drops on the FPC or connectors when connecting or disconnecting the damper.

  • Page 11: How To Use This Maintenance Manual

    1-2. How to use this maintenance manual Use the maintenance manual in the following manner. • Check first a phenomenon that is arising to grasp the trouble. • Secondly, grasp the outline of the trouble while referring to error messages given in Chapter 3. 1-3.

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    1-4. Names of parts 1-4-1. Front face 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.

  • Page 13: Rear Face

    1-4-2. Rear face 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 14: Specifications

    1-5. 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 360 x 360 dpi : 2 / 4 / 8 passes, Unidirection / bidirection...
  • Page 15 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 16 Plotting speed Normal print mode (Measurement on 1m : 1590 x 629 mm printing) 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Resolution Drawing mode Drawing mode Bi-direction print Bi-direction print Y x X dpi Setting pass Setting pass Speed 1 minutes 51 seconds Speed 3 minutes 58 seconds...
  • Page 17 Exclusive Sublimation Dye ink (SPC-0370*) (∗ is indicates color code.) JV22 series image quality standard media PET(gloss) recommended by MIMAKI is used as a image quality standard media to maintenance, and adjustment. Print Resolution of JV22 series and Notes on specified media.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Explanation Of Operation

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  • Page 20: Explanation Of Electrical Components

    2-1. Explanation of electrical components 2-1-1. Operations * The slider of the JV22 is provided with four heads with inline arrangement, with 180 nozzles (at 180dpi intervals) x 2 rows (2 colors) for each head. * The ink in the ink chamber is discharged by vibrating the piezo-electric element of the head. This device uses four different vibration waveform modes: the V1 (Variable1) mode which enables four gradations (L, M, S, and NONE) with 360 dpi resolution, the V2 (Variable2) mode which enables four gradations with smaller dots with 720 dpi resolution, the N1 (Normal1) mode which enables high-speed two...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    2-1-2. Power supply Input/output of the power supply are as follows: Input: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: +3.3 V, 3.5 A +5 V, 3.5 A +35 V, 6 A +5 VSB, 0.7A Connector pins layout table and variable resistor numbers Connector Pin No.
  • Page 22 Main PCB block diagram External interruption (NMI=Power supply down, ServoG/A, PDC-CTR, 1284-CTR) RTC & battery Ink pack presence/absense S x (SH-3 133MHz) Ink end S x 3.3/5V Buffer Vacuum Fan x Keyboard PCB High-speed SRAM Take-up PCB (512KB x2) (6 line x 2) Take-up motor Take-up switch FLASH ROM...
  • Page 23 Main PCB Connector signals Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks H1-NCHGB+ +FAN Vacuum Fan Attach FPC with CN1 to 4 +FAN the terminal side H1-SCKB- 1 to 40 Attach FPC with up (reinforcing H1-SCKB+ the terminal side plate down) .
  • Page 24 Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks PCK2 Attach FPC with H3-NCHGB+ PCK3 the terminal side up (reinforcing H3-LATB+ SPCK-01 plate down) . H3-CHB+ SPDA-01 H3-NCHGA+ H3-LATA+ SPLD-01 GATE H3-CHA+ RESET H4-NCHGB+ H4-LATB+ SPCK-I1 CN18 H4-CHB+ SPDA-I1 H4-NCHGA+...

  • Page 25: 1394 Pcb

    Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks A4A2 A4B2 A4C2 CN26 CN27 CN28 CN29 +35V +35V +35V IFRESET IF-RDnWR PWDWN WUPRQ IF-nRREQ IF-DRQ0 IF-DRQ1 INNDREQ3 INNDREQ4 IFA0 IFA1 IF-RWCLK IF-CKIO CN36 IF-IDOUT IFD0 IFD2 IFD3 IFD5 IFD6 IFD8 IFD9 IFD11 IFD12 IFD14 IFD15 IFD17...

  • Page 26: Io Pcb

    2-1-6. IO PCB This board is located on the back of the right frame. It receives the signal of each sensor, transfers each data to the main PCB, and controls various stepping motors and take-up motors. IO PCB Connector signals Connector Pin No.

  • Page 27: Slider Pcb

    2-1-7. Slider PCB The slider PCB is located on the inner side of the head cover. It relays the head control signal and head driving signal from the main PCB to the print heads. It contains the sensor circuit which detects the signal from the thermistor on each head and the signal from the paper- width sensor.

  • Page 28: Linear Encoder Pcb

    2-1-8. Linear encoder PCB This board, located on the back of the slider, reads the linear scale. 2-1-9. The Keyboard PCB A 16 character x 2 line LCD, an LED that indicates +5V supply and 11 tact switches are mounted on the K/B PCB. It is connected to the IO PCB via the K/B cable. 2-1-10.

  • Page 29: Ink System

    2-2. Ink system 2-2-1. Definitions Ink system Ink system is the general term of a mechanism specific to ink-jet printing system for protecting a nozzle against troubles such as clogging and recovering it if it should be in trouble. Head capping Head capping is a mechanism for automatically capping the nozzle so as to prevent it from drying.

  • Page 30: Brief Explanation Of The Ink System

    2-2-2. Brief explanation of the ink system The ink system control mainly contains the following functions. • Processing when turning the power on • Processing when starting plotting • Refreshing operation • Standby operation • Ink end monitoring • Head cleaning operation •...
  • Page 31 Processing when power is turned ON If it is anticipated that the ink will have thickened while the power was OFF, and if there is expected to be danger that the uncapped nozzle will be dry when the power is turned ON, then cleaning action is executed to restore the ink ejection condition to what it was originally.
  • Page 32 Head cleaning operation A function that works to remove thickened ink or dust accumulated on the nozzle faces to recover normal ink-discharge. There are the following 3 methods. Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Remarks method time consumption effect Soft Short Small Small Can deal with minor problems such as failure of ink jet.

  • Page 33: Parameters Related To The Ink System

    3. The running meter parameter is set to its value before the replacement. → #ADJUST -REPLACE COUNTER (page 5.15). • The ink system is controlled so that MIMAKI-brand ink be discharged in stable condition. Operation with non-MIMAKI brand ink is not guaranteed.

  • Page 34: Brief Explanation Of Media Size Detection Control

    2-3. Brief explanation of media size detection control Detection of the front ends of a media → Detection by the paper sensor Detection of the right- and left-side edges of a media → Detection by paper width sensor Brief flow chart of the media width detection processing Edges of the media are detected through the use of the difference in lightness between the media and the platen (cutter slit), based on which the paper width is calculated.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING It is necessary to isolate, to some extent, the function that is in trouble in prior to troubleshooting. Troubles can be roughly classified into the following two groups. 1) Troubles only relating to the device • The function in trouble can be determined through various tests. 2) Trouble relating to the connection with the host computer •...

  • Page 36: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Given On The Lcd

    3-1. Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD General recovering procedures for troubles for which error messages are given on LCD are as follows: 1) Segregation of causes of errors Causes of errors are roughly classified into the following groups. 1) Handling errors on the system side 2) Defective conditions on the system side 3) Defective conditions on the interface cable...

  • Page 37: Error Messages And Corrective Measures

    3-2. Error messages and corrective measures 3-2-1. Error messages for troubles for which error numbers are given on the LCD Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures ERROR01 MAIN ROM 1) Replace the main PCB with a • The control ROM is in new one.
  • Page 38 Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures ERROR12 Ment Command 1) It is not used in the field. • A command error for manufacture of has occurred. ERROR20 I/F BOARD • A error occurred in 1) Replace the I/F PCB with a communication between the new one.
  • Page 39 Error message Cause Corrective measure • The wiper-control is in 1) Turn on the power. ERROR46 WIPER abnormal conditions. 2) Replace a wiper assy. 3) Replace IO PCB. 4) Replace a wiper sensor. 5) Replace a wiper motor. • Media detection has not been 1) Confirm no foreign ERROR50 MEDIA SENSE successfully carried out.

  • Page 40: Ink-Related Components And Other Components

    3-2-2. Ink-related components and other components Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • The color of absent ink 1) Install the ink cartridge. < LOCAL > 2) If the error recurs after the ink cartridge is shown. CARTRIDGE K - - - - - - - cartridge has been installed, conduct sensor tests to find out the cause of trouble.
  • Page 41 Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • If the entire LCD 1) Confirm that the computer is sending * REMOTE * display flashes in data. REMOTE mode, it 2) Replace the I/F cable with a new one. indicates that data 3) Replace the 1394 PCB.

  • Page 42: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Not Given On The Lcd

    3-3. Troubles for which error messages are not given on the LCD 3-3-1. The device will not be energized. Problems The POWER indicator lamp on the operation panel will not light up even if turning the power switch on. Causes 1) The power cord has come off the receptacle.

  • Page 43: The Device Fails To Perform Plotting

    3-3-2. The device fails to perform plotting Problems The head operates, but the device fails to perform printing. Causes 1) Nozzles on the head are clogged. 2) Ink has run out in damper. 3) The HDC FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The head FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected.

  • Page 44: Cutting Failure

    If none of the heads or nozzle rows discharges ink, check the following: 1. Check that the head ID is entered correctly. 2. If either nozzle row of the same head does not shot ink, check the defective section by exchanging the 21-wire FPC (connected to the head) within the same nozzle row.

  • Page 45: Faulty Cutter

    3-3-4. Faulty cutter Problems The cutter remains in the lower position. The cutter will not come down. Causes 1) The cutter fails to go up/come down smoothly. (The cutter moves jerkily.) 2) The cutter height is not correct. 3) There is a short in the cutter drive circuit. Checking procedure 1) Remove the head cover and check whether or not the cutter can be smoothly lifted/lowered by hand.

  • Page 46: Abnormal Vacuum Fan

    3-3-5. Abnormal vacuum fan Problems The vacuum fan fails to turn. The fan motor cannot be stopped running. Causes 1) A part of motor assy has disconnected. 2) Clip the fan motor assy cable in the platen cover to short-circuit the fan motor.

  • Page 47: Abnormal Ink Shot

    3-3-7. Abnormal ink shot Problems Vertical lines during plotting, square spots, or plotting out of range. Causes 1) The head FPC cable is in poor contact. 2) The connector of head has broken. (Metal corrosion) 3) The linear scale is not dirty or damaged. 4) The linear scale position is appropriate.

  • Page 48: Abnormal Wiper Operation

    3-3-9. Abnormal wiper operation Problems The wiper does not work. Causes 1) Loose screw. (Tighten a gear.) 2) The shaft is stained. 3) Motor and other parts defect. Checking procedure 1-3) Visually confirm the wiper status. Remedies 1) Fasten the screw. 2) Clean the wiper assy and shaft.

  • Page 49: Plotting Failure

    3-4. Plotting failure 3-4-1. Print is not sharp Problems A line has been omitted from the print. (Specified color) A stripe in the scanning direction is partially printed with widened. Characters printed by a specific nozzle are displaced. Causes 1) Nozzles on the head have clogged. Failure of ink jet is generated.

  • Page 50: Abnormal Print

    3-4-2. Abnormal print Problems Abnormal print is produced outside the paper. Causes 1) The main FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The head FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. 2) The linear encoder has not read correctly. 3) Paper width sensor PCB assembly has broken.

  • Page 51: Color Of Print Is Pale

    3-4-3. Color of print is pale Problems Color of print is pale. Causes 1) The head ID has not been properly specified. 2) The temperature sensor is not read correctly. Checking procedure 1) Check the head ID stuck on the head and the ID within [#ADJUSTMENT]. Remedies 2) In [TEMP CHECK] for #TEST, check that the Ta display (** ) can be read out with stabilized room temperature.

  • Page 52: Plotted Dots Or Lines Are Dirty

    3-4-5. Plotted dots or lines are dirty Problems Plotted dots or lines are dirty. Causes 1) The head height is not adjusted correctly. 2) The head ID is not set correctly. 3) Head/cap positional relations get shifted. 4) Wiper is not cleaned. 5) Head (nozzle) failure.

  • Page 53: Stripes Are Always Drawn At The Time Of Scanning

    3-4-6. Stripes are always drawn at the time of scanning Problems Black or white stripes are always drawn at the time of scanning. Causes 1) The value of [MEDIA COMP.] is not correct. When the media is changed, perform SETUP - [MEDIA COMP.] to set values which suit the media.

  • Page 54: Black And White Stripes Appear From Side To Side

    3-4-7. Black and White Stripes appear from side to side Problems Black and white stripes appear from side to side. Different amount of paper feed between sides. Distinctive gradation or Banding along the scan direction. Causes 1) Unbalance media setting. 2) Media set with slacks.

  • Page 55: Dark And Light Images Occur At Each Scan

    Checking procedures 1) Adjust the dot slant with [SLANT ADJUST] to 10µm or less for each color. 2) In case of plotting with 720 dpi, perform test using MIMAKI- recommended media, PET (gloss). Remedies 1) Adjust the head slant, R/F head adjust.

  • Page 56: Unstable Heater Temperature

    3-4-9. Unstable heater temperature Problems The image quality is especially bad at the right end of a print. Causes 1) The media temperature is low. 2) The platen temperature is lower at the right end than at the center. Checking procedures 1-2) Place a thermal tape on the platen to check the temperature.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Adjustment

    CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENT Head arrangement for JV22 is in-lined 4 heads comparing with the JV4 staggered 6 heads. (The head structure is almost same as the JV3-160SP/250SP, except the JV22 is for the solvent use.) The structures based on the JV3, and the parts materials are based on the JV4. Note, the ASSY parts use JV22 exclusive / JV3 common / JV4 common, separately.
  • Page 58 CAUTION • Refer to the "MECHANICAL DRAWING" for disassembly drawings. • The following parts are dedicated for water-based ink supply. Do not use the solvent ink. Using solvent ink may result in dissolution or distortion. Print head ASSY (M004372) • The HEAD ID is provided with alpha-numeral characters.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Flow By Replacement Parts

    4-1. Maintenance Flow by Replacement Parts When an important part is replaced, perform adjustment according to the Maintenance flow. Important maintenance item for JV22 Replacement Item Print head Print Head Cap slider ASSY Dumper ASSY Pump ASSY Main PCB X motor Periodical replacement Pump ASSY Replace...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Item

    4-2. Maintenance item 4-2-1. Adjustment of the X-motor coupling [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the X-motor is replaced. • If abnormal sound is perceived from the X driving system. [Adjusting procedure] 1) Loosen four mounting screws on the X-motor coupling. 2) Loosen two motor assy mounting screws so that the motor assy moves slightly.

  • Page 61: Replacement Print Head Unit

    4-2-2. Replacement Print head unit [Disassembling procedure] Adjust rod pin 1) Remove the front cover. • Use a discarded media to put on between the platen and the head to prevent the device from stain. 2) Move the head to the center of the platen. 3) Remove the head cover.
  • Page 62 7) Pull the damper stopper to remove. 8) Remove the damper holder including the damper using the tool. • Make sure to set the damper to the same position after performing an adjustment. (We recommend put- ting number on the removed damper to prevent from inserting a wrong damper.) In case inserting a wrong damper,...
  • Page 63 18) Download parameters from the attached CD-ROM. Refer to [5-6-2. DOWNLOAD] page 5.66. 19) Fill up the ink. Perform [FILL UP INK] in maintenance modo. 20) Check the normal discharge. 21) Set the media. 22) Select [#ADJUSTMENT - #HEAD ADJUST - #UNIT ADJUST] to print the adjustment pattern.

  • Page 64: Replacement Print Head Assy

    4-2-3. Replacement Print head assy [Adjusting procedure] • At the time of disassembling and assembling, do not loosen four head unit base mounting screws unless the X position correction value exceeds ±8. [Disassembling procedure] 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then enter the ID of the head in advance.

  • Page 65: Adjustment Of The Head Angle

    4-2-4. Adjustment of the head angle [Adjusting procedure] • Make adjustment with the head lowered to the bottom position. • Adjustment with glossy media is recommended. • Be sure to perform adjustment with the Head cover BKT attached. 1) Select [#ADJUSTMENT - HEAD ADJUST - SLANT adjust - 720 4PASS] and then print the adjustment pattern.
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  • Page 67: Adjustment Of The Head Unit

    4-2-5. Adjustment of the head unit [The case that needs adjustment] • Perform this adjustment after replacement of each head and inclination adjustment, if the X dot position correction value exceeds ±8 dot (rough standard). The purpose of this adjustment is to improve the 3/4 pass plotting quality. •...

  • Page 68: Replacement Of Pump Assy And Cap Slider Assy

    4-2-6. Replacement of pump assy and cap slider assy • Both parts are strongly recommended to replace at a time. [Parts to be used] • Cap head assy (JV22) (M005792) 4pcs Pump assy (M005145) 2pcs [Adjusting procedure] 1) Remove electrical box cover CR at the back of the main unit. 2) Remove the station coverF22 160.

  • Page 69: Changing The Head Height (High/Low Range)

    4-2-7. Changing the head height (High/Low range) [The case that needs adjustment] • When performing transfer print in the device installation. • When switching a print mode from normal print to transfer print (or the opposite). • Make sure to perform the following adjustments when adjusting the head height (Hi/Lo range).

  • Page 70: Adjustment Of The Station Height

    4-2-8. Adjustment of the station height [The case that needs adjustment] • If the amount of application of Wiper and Cap is not appropriate. • When in need of repositioning the wiper or cap to the appropriate position. When adjusting the head height (Hi/Lo range), adjust te whole station height using the station height adjustment plate 2.0.
  • Page 71 [Parts to be used] • Station adjusting plate 2.0 (M505699) • Cap adjusting plate 0.5 (M503950) • Wiper adjusting plate 0.5 (M504051) [Adjusting procedure] 1) Remove three screws pointed with arrows. (See a picture below.) 2) Set the Station adjusting plate 2.0. 3) Refix the removed three screws.
  • Page 72 When the device is ready to ship, no need for the adjustment described on this page. However, when it need of adjusting the wiper of cap unit for some reason, refer to the procedure below. [Adjusting procedure] Wiper height Wiper adjusting plate 0.5 1) Select the Upper Head height.
  • Page 73 When the device is ready to ship, no need for the adjustment described on this page. However, when it need of adjusting the wiper of cap unit for some reason, refer to the procedure below. [Disassembling procedure] Refer to [5-3-6. CAPPING] (P.5-18). 1) Select the Lower Head height.

  • Page 74: Adjustment Of The Cutter Height

    4-2-9. Adjustment of the cutter height [Adjusting procedure] 1) Turn off the power of the device. 2) Move the head on the platen, remove the head cover. 3) Remove the head sensor on the cutter BKT. 4) Loosen two cutter BKT mounting screws until they are temporarily fastened. 5) When putting a cutter edge on to a platen, fix the cutter BKT until the gap in-between the BKT and the cutter holder is 1 mm.

  • Page 75: Adjustment Of The Head Sensor Height

    4-2-10. Adjustment of the Head sensor height [The case that needs adjustment] • When changing the head height between Hi and Lo range • When adjusting the cutter height • Make sure to adjust the head sensor height as pushing the head upward with the head adjust lever.

  • Page 76: Adjustment Of The Linear Sensor Pcb Assy Height

    4-2-11. Adjustment of the Linear sensor PCB assy height [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the Linear sensor PCB assy has been replaced. • In the case where the Linear encoder scale has been replaced. Linear sensor PCB assy. [Tools to be used] Mounting screw •...

  • Page 77: Adjustment Of The Y-Motor Belt Tension

    4-2-12. Adjustment of the Y-motor belt tension • Notes on Handling the Motor 1. When handling the motor, set the load on the motor shaft as shown below. Do not give a shock to the motor by hitting. Allowable radial load : 25N (2.5 kgf) max Allowable thrust load : 19.6N (2.0 kgf) max Allowable radial load : 19.6N (2.0 kgf) max Allowable thrust load : 9.8N (1.0 kgf) max...
  • Page 78 [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the Y-motor total assy is removed. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Tension gauge (Max. 300 gf or more) • Scale (L=150) [Adjusting procedure] 1) Loosen the screw in the Y-motor total assy.

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Maintenance Mode

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  • Page 80: Maintenance Items

    5-1. Maintenance items The maintenance mode has been prepared for the operations to be conducted for adjustment at the time of delivery of product and for adjustment in maintenance works. This mode is not released to general users. Under the maintenance mode, “#ADJUST” items, “#TEST” items and “#PARAMETER” items are included in functions.

  • Page 81: Entering Into The Maintenance Mode

    5-2. Entering into the maintenance mode The maintenance mode is entitled in two different methods. 5-2-1. Entering into the maintenance mode when actuating the plotter This section explains how to enter into the maintenance mode when turning on the power to the plotter.

  • Page 82: Entering Into The Maintenance Mode By System Parameters

    5-2-2. Entering into the maintenance mode by system parameters It is possible to keep the maintenance mode held released at all times by changing the value for the system parameter No. 62 (SUPPORT). • Upon completion of maintenance works, set the value for the system parameter No.

  • Page 83: Menu Of #Adjust

    5-3. Menu of #ADJUST 5-3-1. PRINTadjust2 This function is used for PRINT adjust for each nozzle. In case of adjust is required, refer to the followings. • In case of changing print heads • In case installation of heads are changing for paper jammed [Adjusting Flow] •...
  • Page 84 FUNCTION #ADJUST <ENT> #ADJUST PRN.adjust2 <ent> #PRN.adjust2 MODE SEL : Thin / HiSPD Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 LH SEL : X DIRECTION Pattern Print X DIR H1-2 : 0.0 H1-2, H1-3, H1-4 Input value : -50 to 50 (1 dot unit) Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 LH...
  • Page 85 Caution • Select the base for adjustment of the scan speed as a priority of each operator. • There is no selection during operation for the Head height is automatically detected. Normally, adjust the head height in a [THIN] mode. •...

  • Page 86: Y Base

    1. Y Base Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 LH SEL : Y Base Pattern Print Y Base C1-2 :0.0 C1-2, C1-3, C1-4, C1-5, C1-6, (C1-7), (C1-8) Input value : -50 to 50 (0.1 dot unit) Input the value with key, and set it with key.

  • Page 87: Y Single (Y Repeat, Y Bi-Directional)

    2. Y Single (Y Repeat, Y Bi-Directional) #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 SEL : Variable-1 Adjust : Y Si. Pattern Print Y Si H1-2 : Variable-2, Normal-1, Normal-2 H1-2, H1-3, (H1-4) Input value : -50 to 50 (1 dot unit) #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 LHV1...

  • Page 88: Fine Y Si. (Fine Y Re., Fine Y Bi.)

    3. FINE Y Si. (FINE Y Re., FINE Y Bi.) #PRN.adjust2 Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 SEL : Variable-1 Adjust : FINE Y Si. Pattern Print Y Si C1-2 : Variable-2, Normal-1, Normal-2 C1-2, C1-3, C1-4, C1-5, C1-6, (C1-7), (C1-8) Input value : -50 to 50 (0.1 dot unit) Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 LHV1...

  • Page 89: Direction

    4. X DIRECTION Adjustment #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 LH Pattern Print SEL : X DIRECTION X DIR H1-2 : 0.0 H1-2, H1-3, H1-4 Input value : -50 to 50 (1 dot unit) Input the value with key, and set it with key. ENTER Input the value matched the end of the upper section and the lower section of plotted drawing.

  • Page 90: Head Adjust

    5-3-2. HEAD ADJUST [Function] Plots a pattern for mechanical adjustment of position shift of each head. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST < ENT > Press the key to select the “HEAD FUNCTION # ADJUST ADJUST”.

  • Page 91: Wash

    5-3-3. WASH [Function] The ink that has been filled is ejected, and the tube, damper and head are cleaned with a washing fluid. This process is normally carried out prior to shipment from the factory [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION # ADJUST <...
  • Page 92 When the display shown at left appears, set WASH SET TRANS TOOL the cleaning tool. Suck in the transportation fluid. When the display shown at left appears, WASH remove the cleaning tool. REMOVE TOOL The waste ink tank discharges the transportation fluid sucked.

  • Page 93: Replace Counter

    5-3-4. REPLACE COUNTER [Function] Number of ink cartridge replacements, number of scanning, draw area and using time are confirmed. The number of times the ink cartridge has been replaced is incremented whenever the ink cartridge is removed. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION # ADJUST <...
  • Page 94 Replace count Selecting item DISPLAY Description [CARTRIDGE] Display the number of replace- # REPLACE CNT ment for each ink cartridge. color n Color "n" means the number of the slot number. [SCAN COUNT] Display the number of scans. # REPLACE CNT (Per 1000 times) SCAN : 150...

  • Page 95: Default Set

    5-3-5. DEFAULT SET [Function] Parameter settings are reset to initial values. When the “SETUP PRM” is under execution, the following situation takes place. • The setting items (the drawing method, the number of ink layers etc.) are reset to the initial values.

  • Page 96: Capping

    5-3-6. CAPPING [Function] Capping position is adjusted. (Refer to [4-2-7. Adjustment of the station position] P.4.11) The adjustment value is stored under the system parameter No. 4 to No.7. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. # ADJUST < ENT > ENTER # ADJUST S e l e c t t h e “...

  • Page 97: Head Height

    5-3-7. HEAD HEIGHT [Function] Adjust the head height. • When changing the head height (page 4.16), make sure to reset the head height (Hi/Lo) by the function. In case the set head height differs from the actual height, it may result in an inferior printing. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT.

  • Page 98: Ink Setup

    5-3-8. INK SETUP [Function] Change the mounted ink type. • Use the function only when the ink type differs from the mounted ink type. In case the using ink type differs from the mounted ink type, it may result in inferior printing.

  • Page 99: Head Id

    5-3-9. HEAD ID [Function] The setting value is issued in the [MAINTENANCE- LIST] at the time of maintenance release. Enter the ID numbers of heads 1 to 4. The input values are stored under system parameters No. 1 to 4. The ID numbers are sealed and stuck on each print head.

  • Page 100: Motor Current

    5-3-10. MOTOR CURRENT [Function] Adjust the read-out current value of X and Y motors to reduce the vibration. < This is not used in the field. > [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION # ADJUST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “MOTOR CURRENT”...

  • Page 101: Serial No

    5-3-11. SERIAL NO. [Function] Enter a serial number for plotter using. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT, and then press the FUNCTION key. # ADJUST < ENT > ENTER Select the “SERIAL NO” with the # ADJUST FUNCTION SERIAL NO < ent > key, and then press the key.

  • Page 102: Dealer No

    5-3-12. DEALER NO. [Function] Enter a number which is unique to each dealer. Each dealer uses the Series No. by entering a desired number. No error or warning message is displayed by a desired number. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT, and then press the FUNCTION key.

  • Page 103: Worm Wheel

    5-3-13. WORM WHEEL [Function] Perform eccentric correction of worm gears. < This is not used in the field. > [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT, and then press the FUNCTION key. # ADJUST < ENT > ENTER Select the “WORM WHEEL” with the # ADJUST key, and then press the WORM WHEEL...

  • Page 104: Adjust Edge

    5-3-14. ADJUST EDGE [Function] Size of the dead spaces on the left and right of the media is adjusted. Adjustment should be done to be printed on each right and left position from the both edge of the media. The adjustment value will be stored under system parameter No. 3 and 2. (Left edge of the paper = No.3, right edge of the paper = No.2) •...
  • Page 105 Plot the adjusting pattern using the key. # ADJUST EDGE CLEAR < > DRAW Clear the adjustment value using the key. Press the key to enter a correction value without performing plotting. After the completion of plotting, enter a correction value.

  • Page 106: 500Mmsquare

    5-3-15. 500mmSQUARE [Function] Distance accuracy is adjusted. The adjustment value in the Y-direction shall be applied to the detected media width. The dimension of the Y-direction for the drawing itself will not be changed. The adjustment values are stored under the system parameters No. 0 and 1. (X-direction = No.
  • Page 107 Plot the adjusting pattern using the key. # 500mm SQUARE CLEAR < > DRAW Clear the adjustment value using the key. Press the key to enter a correction value without performing plotting. After the completion of plotting, enter a correction value.

  • Page 108: Set Quality

    5-3-16. SET QUALITY [Function] Sets the operation mode of the user-defined PRINT MODE-QUALITY. The setting value is issued in the maintenance list at the time of maintenance release. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT.. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST < ENT > Select the “SET QUALITY”...

  • Page 109: Media Comp2

    • Do not change this value in the field. • Make this adjustment only if a problem occurs when the media is normally set and the following pattern is plotted using a combination of MIMAKI-brand PET (glossy) (SPC-0111) and MIMAKI-brand colorant ink.
  • Page 110 [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST < ENT > Select the “MEDIA COMP2” pressing the # ADJUST key. FUNCTION MEDIA COMP2 < ent > Press the key. ENTER Press the key to enter correction value without performing plotting.

  • Page 111: Test Items

    5-4. #TEST items 5-4-1. CHECK PATTERN [Function] Plots the following patterns with the selected plotting mode to check the machine status. a. Density pattern ....Patterns are drawn for the density of 100%, 50%, 25%, and 6.25%. (Colors can be selected.) b.
  • Page 112 a. Plotting a density pattern Select the density pattern using the # CHK PATTERN PATTERN : 100% key and press the key. ENTER Pattern : 100%, 50%, 25%, 6.25% Select the resolution using the # CHK PATTERN and press the key.

  • Page 113: Pattern : Nozzle

    At this time it is now ready for the drawing. # CHK PATTERN PATTERN : PLOT Press the key to start drawing. ENTER When the device is ready for plotting, the followings can be set. shift the origin. select the high-speed scan. REMOTE/LOCAL Plotting can be aborted by pressing the key.
  • Page 114 Select the plotting length in the XandY- # CHK PATTERN X = 10 Y = ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ direction using the key and press key. ENTER Length setting in X-direction : 10 mm to the sheet length (in increments of 10 mm) Length setting in Y-direction : 40 mm to the sheet length (in increments of 40 mm) # CHK PATTERN...
  • Page 115 c. Plotting a color chart pattern Select color chart using the # CHK PATTERN PATTERN : COLOR and press the key. ENTER Select the resolution using the # CHK PATTERN and press the key. ENTER : 360X360-N1 Resolution : 360 x 360- N1, 360 x 360- V1, 360 x 540- N1, 360 x 540- V1, 720 x 720- N2, 720 x 720- V2, 1440 x 1440 -V2, 180 x 180- N1,...
  • Page 116 After the completion of the plotting, press the key in repetition to return the layers of screens one by one to permit the conditions to be changed. d. Plotting a feed pattern Select “FEED” using the key and # CHK PATTERN press the key.
  • Page 117 Select the plotting length in the X and Y- # CHK PATTERN X = 10 Y = ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ direction using the key and press key. ENTER Length setting: 10 mm to the sheet width (in increments of 10 mm steps) Select the color to plot.

  • Page 118: Parameter Draw

    5-4-2. PARAMETER DRAW [Function] Setting state of parameters is plotted. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “PARAMETER DRAW” pressing # TEST key. FUNCTION PARAM. DRAW< ent > Press the key. ENTER Select the plot parameter using the # PARAM.

  • Page 119: All Pattern

    5-4-3. ALL PATTERN [Function] Collectively plots the following adjustment result. • HEAD ADJUST , SLANT adjust , UNIT adjust • PARAMETERadjust2 (FINE / Y-Single / Y-Repeat / Y-Bi Direction) [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST <...

  • Page 120: Servo

    5-4-4. X SERVO [Function] Continuous forward/reverse travel is executed in terms of the X-direction for the purpose of durability test. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. • Execute the test with speed, acceleration and traveling amount set to the initial val- ues.

  • Page 121: Y Servo

    5-4-5. Y SERVO [Function] Continuous forward/reverse travel is executed in terms of the Y-direction for the purpose of durability test. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. • Execute the test with speed, acceleration and traveling amount set to the initial val- ues.

  • Page 122: Xy Servo

    5-4-6. XY SERVO [Function] Continuous forward/reverse travel is executed in terms of the X- and Y-direction for the purpose of durability test. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. • Execute the test with speed, acceleration and traveling amount set to the initial val- ues.

  • Page 123: Action Test

    5-4-8. ACTION TEST [Function] Performance of the following units is checked. • Rotation of fan motor (LOW/MID/HIGH/L.L./Poff) • Up/down operation of Y-cutter (UP/DOWN) • Rotation of take-up motor (HIGH/LOW/OFF) [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST <...

  • Page 124: Sensor Test

    5-4-9. SENSOR TEST [Function] The state of the following sensors are checked. • Media setting lever sensor • Rear paper presence/absence sensor • Y-origin sensor • Wiper sensor • Front cover sensor rear • Ink pack sensor • Ink end sensor •...
  • Page 125 Press the key. # SENSOR TEST The state of the front cover sensor is shown on FRONT COVER : OFF the LCD. The front cover has been opened. OFF: The front cover has not been closed. Press the key. # SENSOR TEST HEAD POS.

  • Page 126: Paper Sensor

    5-4-10. PAPER SENSOR [Function] Reading by the paper width sensor is given on the LCD. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. # TEST < ENT > ENTER Select the “PAPER SENSOR”...

  • Page 127: Keyboard Test

    5-4-11. KEYBOARD TEST [Function] The key pressed is shown on the LCD. [Operation ] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > # TEST Select the “KEYBOARD” pressing the KEYBOARD < ent > key. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 128: Lcd Test

    5-4-12. LCD TEST [Function] Indication shown on the LCD is changed over at predetermined intervals. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. # TEST < ENT > ENTER Select the “LCD TEST” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION LCD TEST <...

  • Page 129: Pump Motor

    5-4-13. PUMP MOTOR [Function] Performance of the pump motor is checked. [Operation] FUNCTION Select the TEST. # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “PUMP MOTOR” pressing the # TEST PUMP MOTOR < ent > key. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 130: Timer Check

    5-4-14. TIMER CHECK [Function] Checks the present date and time. This test is used for the evaluation of the build-in battery. The built-in timer is backed up by a lithium battery. This battery’s life is about 7 years. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 131: Memory Check

    5-4-15. MEMORY CHECK [Function] Checking of the following memories is executed. a. SDRAM read/write check b. F-ROM hash check c. S-RAM read/write check d. I/F board S-RAM read/write check • If an error occurs during any of the memory checks, it becomes impossible for the memory check action to continue.
  • Page 132 a. SDRAM check The indication “SDRAM” is shown on the # MEMORY check LCD. CHECK : SDRAM Press the key. ENTER Use the keys to set the waiting # MEMORY check time after data have been written in until the WAIT TIME : OFF read-in check is performed .
  • Page 133 b. F-ROM check The indication “F-ROM” is shown on the # MEMORY check CHECK : F-ROM LCD. # MEMORY check Press the key. The plotter starts ENTER CNT : 1 F-ROM checking. The number of checks is shown on the LCD. # MEMORY check h’...
  • Page 134 d. I/F S-RAM check # MEMORY check The indication “I/F S-RAM” is shown on the CHECK : I/ F S-RAM LCD. Press the key. The plotter starts ENTER # MEMORY check checking. CNT : 1 I FRAM (Single check takes about 2 minutes.) # MEMORY check E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ∗...

  • Page 135: Skew Check

    5-4-16. SKEW CHECK [Function] Checks the amount of paper shift caused by paper feed. [Operation] FUNCTION Select the TEST. # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “SKEW CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION SKEW CHECK <...

  • Page 136: Temp Check

    5-4-17. TEMP CHECK [Function] Displays the temperature around the head. [Operation] FUNCTION Select the TEST. # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “TEMP CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION TEMP CHECK < ent > Press the ENTER Displays the temperature around the head.

  • Page 137: Encoder Check

    5-4-18. ENCODER CHECK [Function] Check linear sensor or linear encoder scale. Based on capping position, indicate value of linear encoder and Y motor encoder when it’s moved an optional position that was specified. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key.
  • Page 138 Return to Process No. 3 when press the key. It is normal if value of Y motor encoder and value of linear encoder is indicated approximate. There are appearance of dispersion of linear scale and 2 mm to 3 mm gaps by stretching, though it isn’t unusual.

  • Page 139: Parameter Items

    5-5. #PARAMETER items 5-5-1. SYSTEM PARAMETER [Function] System parameter values are changed. [System parameters list] Indication Set value Description Remarks COMP.X Mechanical correction X Adjustment of range (in increments of 0.1 mm 500 mm – actual measured value) accuracy If the system parameter value is increased: COMP.Y Mechanical correction Y...
  • Page 140 Indication Set value Description Remarks Worm origin WormORG RESERVE RESERVE • • • RESERVE RESERVE Medium cut over run (Left) CUT.OVL Medium cut over run (Right) CUT.OVR Cutting speed CUT.spd RESERVE RESERVE • • • RESERVE RESERVE Switch PMPsign ROLL.TM 0: Disabled / 1: Enabled Command extension Ext.CND...
  • Page 141 [Operation] Select the PARAMETER. FUNCTION Press the key. # PARAMETER < ENT > ENTER Select the “SYSTEM PRM” pressing the # PARAMETER key. FUNCTION SYSTEM PRM < ent > Press the key. ENTER # SYSTEM PARAMETER Select a parameter item using the 0 = 0 COMP.

  • Page 142: Ink Parameter

    5-5-2. INK PARAMETER 1 This is not used in the field. Never change the value. 5-5-3. INK PARAMETER 2 This is not used in the field. Never change the value. 5-5-4. INK PARAMETER 3 This is not used in the field. Never change the value.

  • Page 143: Uploading And Downloading Parameters

    5-6. Uploading and Downloading Parameters This host computer and the plotter can be connected through the IEEE1284 or IEEE1394 interface to allow parameter loading the plotter to the host computer and parameter registration from the host computer to the plotter. 1.

  • Page 144: Download (Computer >>> Plotter)

    5-6-2. DOWNLOAD (Computer >>> Plotter) • To realize this function, the following item is required. OS : Windows2000 / WindowsNT4.0 / Windows98SE Cable: IEEE1394 interface cable / IEEE1284 interface cable Tool: F/W Update Tool software (The IEEE1394 interface cable can be used only for Windows2000.) [Operation] Connect the plotter and the host computer through the interface cable.

  • Page 145: Updating The Firmware

    Use a specialized F/W downloader. • You may download F/W downloader from our Web site on the Internet. (URL: http://www.mimaki.co.jp/) 5-7-1. The firmware in this unit This unit consists of the following 2 firmware components; the versions of both can be updated through the interface.

  • Page 146: Interface Side Firmware Version Updating File

    5-7-3. Interface side firmware version updating file You may download F/W version-up file through our Web site on the Internet (URL: http://www.mimaki.co.jp/). Download one of the following according to your use environment. The “ ∗∗∗ ” in the file name indicates the version number of F/W.

  • Page 147: Updating Procedure

    5-7-5. Updating procedure The procedure is the same on both the mechanical side and the interface side. [Operation] Turn on the power to the plotter. BOOT Press the key while the firm-ware REMOTE/LOCAL version is being shown on the LCD. F / W UPDATING This device will then be placed in the data waiting...
  • Page 148 Error messages when updating the version on the mechanical side Error message Cause Remedy E80 ROM0 ERASE Data stored in the ROM could not be erased. Replace the main PCB with a new one. E81 ROM1 ERASE Data stored in the ROM could not be erased. E82 h ' ∗...
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  • Page 150: Maintenance Menu Tree

    6-1. Maintenance menu tree #ADJUST PRN.adjust2 X DIRECTION Y Si. Y BASE Y Re. Variable-1 Y Bi. Variable-2 FINE YBi Normal-1 FINE Y Si Normal-2 FINE Y Re BASES SET HEAD ADJUST SLANTadjust UNIT ADJUST No selective item WASH CARTRIDGE (color 1 ~ 12) REPLACE COUNTER SCAN COUNT USE TIME...
  • Page 151 #TEST CHK PATTERN 100% 6.25% NOZZLE COLOR FEED PARAM. DRAW SYSTEM PRM INK PRM.1 INK PRM.2 INK PRM.3 INK PRM.4 INK PRM.5 MAINTE PRM CUSTOM PRM SERVO PRM ADJUST PRM ALL PATTERN. No selective item X SERVO No selective item Y SERVO No selective item XY SERVO...

  • Page 152: Electrical Component Block Diagram

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