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OPERATION MANUAL
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5420-8671
Fax: +81-3-5420-8687
URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp /
E-mail: traiding@mimaki.co.jp
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687 URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp / E-mail: traiding@mimaki.co.jp D200803 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
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  • Page 3 ING CO., LTD. has been informed of the possible risk of such damages in prior. For example, MIMAKI shall not be liable to any damage to medium (works) due to the use of the product or any indirect damage that is caused by a product that is manufactured with damaged medium.
  • Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. • In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI "JV3-250SP" model of color ink jet printer. The JV3-250SP is a color ink-jet plotter applicable to high quality plotting with solvent ink. The plotter can be set up in one of the two ink settings. The four-color setting uses four ink cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, 2 each).

  • Page 6: Features

    Features The features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of the device explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly. Newly developed high-reliability high-coloring solvent ink The newly developed solvent ink allows the use of raw tarpaulin or other commercially available media, realizing high quality plotting with a low running cost.

  • Page 7: Standard Drier Fan

    The head height can be set to 2 or 3 mm using the adjustment lever. It can be set to 4 or 5 mm through modification by service personnel from Mimaki. The head position can be changed to the best height to suit the media thickness.

  • Page 8: For Safe Operation

    For safe operation Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text. •...
  • Page 9 WARNING • The special ink used for the device contains organic solvent (cyclohex- anone). Therefore, observe the local rules strictly related to organic sol- vent stuff. • It is necessary to install a local exhaust unit, push-pull ventilation unit, or global ventilation unit for sufficient ventilation.

  • Page 10: Never Do The Following

    Never refill the ink cartridge with from the receptacle. Check first ink. to be sure that the device no longer produces smoke, and MIMAKI assumes no contact a distributor in your responsibility for malfunction district for repair. Never repair caused by using the device after your device by yourself since it is replenishment of ink.

  • Page 11: Precautions In Installation

    Precautions in installation CAUTION A place that is not horizontal A place exposed to direct sunlight A place in which temperature and humidity A place that vibrates vary by a great margin Use the device under the following environment. Operating environment: 20 to 35°C 35 to 65% (Rh) A place exposed to direct air blow from air...

  • Page 12: Precautions In Use

    When moving it to a different place, contact representative of • Store media in a bag. Wiping off Mimaki Engineering. dust accumulated on a media will adversely affect the media due to static electricity. Use the ink specified •...
  • Page 13 CAUTION Media • If media that is likely to tightly • You cannot use any other ink type curl, flatten first the paper than the exclusive one. before using it for printing. • Never refill the ink cartridge with Heavily-curled media affect the ink.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..........................i On This Operation manual ........................i Features ..........................ii High-quality (1440 dpi) full-color print ....................... ii Maximum print width of 2500 mm ......................ii Four-head, four-color, double-cartridge ink station ................... ii Intelligent heater ............................ii Easy ink replacement ..........................
  • Page 15 Types of medium that can be used ....................1.15 Setting the heater voltage ....................1.16 MENU mode ........................1.17 CHAPTER 2 Operation Operation ........................... 2.2 Switching on the power supply ..................2.3 Turning the power on ..........................2.4 Front cover ........................2.5 Opening/closing the front cover ......................
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning Routine Maintenance......................3.2 Notes on cleaning ..........................3.2 Cleaning the platen ..........................3.3 Cleaning the media sensor ........................3.3 Maintenance for frame components ..................... 3.3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ..................3.4 Use the cleaning kit ......................3.6 Cleaning the station interior ........................
  • Page 17 Drawing setup conditions [LIST] ................... 5.14 Plotting HEX CODE [DATA DUMP] ................5.15 Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] ................5.16 Setting time [TIME SET] ....................5.17 Displaying device information [INFORMATION] ............5.18 Replace the cutter blade for cutting ................5.19 Ink exchanging procedure .....................

  • Page 18: How To Read This Operation Manual

    How to read this operation manual Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys In this Operation manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure. page 1.8.

  • Page 19: Structure Of This Operation Manual

    Structure of this Operation manual This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. Chapter 2 Operations This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting.
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  • Page 21 CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. Table of contents Where to install the device ................1.2 Moving the device ................... 1.3 Configuration and function ................1.4 The Front ......................

  • Page 22: Where To Install The Device

    Where to install the device Secure a suitable installation space before assembling the device. The place of installation must have space required not only for the device itself but also for plotting operation. Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JV3-250SP 3600 mm 1000 mm About 1300 mm...

  • Page 23: Moving The Device

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

  • Page 24: Configuration And Function

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  • Page 25 Name Function Front cover It is opened when setting medium or taking a corrective measure against a media jam. Even if the power switch is off, keep the front cover closed to perform the ink clogging preventive operation. page 2.5 Carriage Moves the print head from side to side.

  • Page 26: The Rear

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  • Page 27 Name Function Exhauster Discharges plotting smell. Ink station Set the ink cartridges specified. page 2.6 Ink cartridge Each cartridge contains ink of a specific color. page 2.38 Parallel connector Bi-directional parallel interface connector (complies with IEEE1284) IEEE-1394 connector A 400M bps interface connector compatible with IEEE-1394. Paper roll setting bar This bar facilitates a lightweight paper roll to be set in position.

  • Page 28: Operation Panel

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

  • Page 29: Heater Panel

    Heater panel The platen has heater built-in for printing and pre-printing. Turns on/off the power of the heaters and displays their statuses with LED indicators. When the power switch of the device is turned off, the power of the heaters is also turned off. CONSTANT indicator Heater power switch HEAT indicator...

  • Page 30: Carriage

    Carriage The carriage is provided with ink heads for printing, a cutter unit for cutting off media, etc. It is also provided with a lever for adjusting the head height according to the thickness of the media used. Adjusting lever Cutter Unit Heater The platen has heater built-in for printing and preprinting.

  • Page 31: Capping Station

    Capping station • When cleaning the capping station, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes. The capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc. : It covers the nozzle so as to prevent the head nozzle from drying up. Wiper : It is used to clean the head nozzle.

  • Page 32: The Media Sensor

    The media sensor The media sensors detects the presence of the media and the media length. There are 2 media sensors on the platen. • Set up media to cover medium sensor at the back side of platen absolutely. If the part of media is not on media, the media can not be detected. Medium sensor Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the media that has been plotted on.

  • Page 33: Precautions In Handling The Ink Cartridge

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

  • Page 34: Precautions In Handling The Media

    Precautions in handling the media Carefully observe the following when handling the media. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI for stable, high-quality plotting. • Heater temperature setting according to media characteristics Set the temperature of the preheater and print heater according to the type and characteristic of the media used.

  • Page 35: Types Of Medium That Can Be Used

    Types of medium that can be used The types of media that can be used with the device are roll media and cut sheet media. The types and sizes of media that can be used with the device are explained below. Types of media that can be used •...

  • Page 36: Setting The Heater Voltage

    Setting the heater voltage The heater voltage must be set to the source voltage of the plotter using the five voltage selectors located under the left side cover of the plotter. Fir safety reasons, the plotter is set to 220V for shipment.

  • Page 37: Menu Mode

    MENU mode There are the following four mode in this device. Each of the four modes is explained below. < NOT-READY > mode This is the mode before the medium detector. The keys other than the [REMOTE] key are effective. <...
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  • Page 39 CHAPTER 2 Operation This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting. Table of contents Operation ....................... 2.2 Switching on the power supply ..............2.3 Turning the power on ..................2.4 Front cover ....................2.5 Opening/closing the front cover ...............

  • Page 40: Operation

    Operation The following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting. For details on each item, refer to the reference page. Turn on the power on P. 2.3 Check the head height P. 2.7 Set the medium P.

  • Page 41: Switching On The Power Supply

    Switching on the power supply • The plotter has two power plugs. The two power cables must be connected to separate receptacles that are grounded separately. Connecting them to the same power supply will lead to power failure or the plotter malfunction. The device is provided with the following three different power switches.

  • Page 42: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on 1. Turn on the power to the device. Tilt the power switch toward the “ I ”side. • Make sure that the front cover is closed. If it is open, initialization is not performed. When the power is switched on, the LCD first displays BOOT “BOOT”...

  • Page 43: Front Cover

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

  • Page 44: Relationships Between Ink Station And Head Row

    Relationships between ink station and head row The carriage mounts three heads each with two rows of nozzles. One color ink is applied to each row of nozzles. Remember these relationships when checking the heads for clogged nozzles, replacing ink cartridge and replenishing inks.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Head Height

    Adjusting the head height The head can be adjusted in height in two different stages, upper and lower, according to thickness of a medium used for plotting. • Adjust the head height before placing a medium on the device. If the head height has been set for light-weight media when a heavy-weight medium is to be placed on the device, moving the carriage from the capping station for adjusting the head height after the medium is placed on the device can...
  • Page 46 1. Move the carriage to the platen. When the device is turned on : Execute [CARRIAGE OUT]. page 5.4 When the device is turned off : Open the front cover, then move the carriage. 2. Loosen two screws mounted on the front face of the head with a coin or the like.

  • Page 47: Setting The Media On The Device

    Setting the media on the device The media that can be used with the device are roll media and leaf media. Use the media commended by MIMAKI. • If a transparent media is set, the following message appears on the LCD and the media may not be detected.
  • Page 48 2. Put the roll shaft through the media roll tube. • Heavy media are rolled with the print surface facing inside. Set the roll in such a direction as shown. inside outside 3. Lock the media at both ends using the roll rack Holder Position roll holders.
  • Page 49 • Shut the covers accurately. If they are shut loose, the media will not be fed smoothly. 5. Pull out the roll media with another person, insert it between the platen and the pinch roller, and pull out the media to the front of the plotter.
  • Page 50 8. Push the clamp lever in the back to clamp the media. 9. Set the media presses at both ends to prevent the media from rising during operation. • Remove the media presses when printing on a thick media. ( COVER OPEN ) 10.

  • Page 51: Using The Take-Up Unit

    Using the take-up unit • Set the media first. page 2.9 • When in use of the take-up unit, the media in-between the take-up unit and the carriage cannot be plotted. Additionally, do not continue plotting in case the roll rack side of media is off the paper tube for the tension will be altered, and affects the image quality.
  • Page 52 2. Remove the roll up shaft in the front and put an empty paper tube through it. The take-up unit has media holders (as does the roll shaft in the roll rack). Loosen the lock lever and remove the hold- ers.
  • Page 53 • Set the take-up direction switch to the RE- VERSE position to take up the medium with the plotted side facing inside. 6. Remove the tension bar from the tension rack. Using the jog keys [ ][ ], tighten the sagging media.

  • Page 54: Setting A Lightweight Roll Media

    Setting a lightweight roll media Use the roll holders when fitting a lightweight roll media under 25 kg. Note that the roll holders need to be repositioned when the roll width is less than 1100 mm. page 2.20 If necessary, use the lock pin to keep the roll media from turning when it is being set. page 2.25 •...
  • Page 55 5. Loosen the screw of the right-hand roll holder. Adjust the roll holder position to the width of the roll media. • By placing the roll medium on the media support bar, the position of roll holder can be adjusted easily.
  • Page 56 9. Push the clamp lever at the back of the device. The clamp lever on the front face is lowered to hold the media. (for temporary setting) 10. Open the front cover and pull up the clamp lever at the front of the device. 11.
  • Page 57 12. Pull the roll media from side to side evenly and push down the clamp lever. • The method of setting the medium to the take-up unit is the same as "Using the take-up unit" page 2.13) • Check that there is no slack or wrinkle, caused by uneven tension, on the roll media in the range between the roll holder and the platen.

  • Page 58: Setting Two Roll Media

    Setting two roll media Two identical roll media can be set in the plotter. • Use roll media of the identical kind. Setting media of different types may cause print troubles. • The maximum width is 1150 mm per roll. Use two sets of roll holders when setting two roll media.
  • Page 59 <Attaching the roll holder> STEP 1. Using the supplied screwdriver, untighten and remove the screw at the guide rail end of the roll holder. 2. Place the roll holder onto the guide rail in sequence, engage the open-box retainer, and retighten the screw.

  • Page 60: Setting Two Roll Media

    Setting two roll media • This work requires two persons. 1. Fix the left-side roll holder positions first. • Align the roll holder in the operation panel side with the "Roll holder set" marking. Position the other roll holder in direct contact with the guide rail attachment.
  • Page 61 4. Pull out a sufficient length of media until it reaches the platen edge. Thread it from behind between the platen and the pinch roller. 5. Push the clamp lever in the back. This causes the front clamp lever to go down and retain the media (to set it temporarily).
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  • Page 63: Operating The Lock Pin

    Operating the lock pin The lock pin on the roll holder is provided to temporarily prevent the roll media from turning when it is being set. • Be sure to pull out the medium on the platen before using the lock pin. Once unlocked, resetting of the media is necessary.

  • Page 64: Setting The Torque Limiter

    Setting the torque limiter There is torque limiter adjustment mechanism in roll lack. Adjust the feed rate of the roll media or the image quality. ( When shipping, it’s set at the strongest.) When using this media and tension is too strong, weaken the adjustment for the torque limiter. •...

  • Page 65: Setting Cut Sheet Media On The Device

    Setting cut sheet media on the device Unlike roll media, the cut sheet media need not be fixed onto the roll holders. • When using cut sheet media, take care that it is set straight forward. 1. Open the front cover. 2.
  • Page 66 • When using a leaf media, set it so that it does not run off to the right of the pinch roller at the right end. 4. Push down the clamp lever. 5. Close the front cover. 6. Push the [ENTER] key. ( COVER OPEN ) PRESS <...

  • Page 67: Heater-Temperature Control

    Heater-Temperature control To store the Heat temp., set the HEATER of the FUNCTION mode. FUNCTION mode - SET UP - TYPE - HEATER This section describes how to adjust the Heat Temp., which has been stored at FUNCTION mode beforehand. It can be adjusted even in printing, and will be expected temp.

  • Page 68: In Case Of Faultiness With Heater

    40° 40° C 3. Push the [ENTER] key. Print 35° 35° C The cursor is shown up on the LCD display, then can change the Temp. of Pre-Heater. 40° 45° C 4. Select the temperature by pushing the JOG Print 35°...

  • Page 69: Checking And Solving Nozzle Clogging

    Checking and solving nozzle clogging Make test plotting to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other plotting failures. If the finished test pattern shows any sign of abnormal conditions, carry out the cleaning function. • To perform the test plot on a cut sheet media, use a media whose size is A4 or larger with placed in landscape configuration.
  • Page 70 STEP 1. The device enters the LOCAL mode. < LOCAL > width : 2475 mm Push the [REMOTE] key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode. 2. Push the [TEST&CLEANING] key. TEST & TEST DRAW CLEANING < ENT > 3.

  • Page 71: Correcting The Medium Feed Rate [Media Comp.]

    Correcting the medium feed rate [MEDIA COMP.] When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, the amount of media feed changes. Be sure to correct dot positions. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may occur in the plotting, disturbing neat plotting. •...
  • Page 72 STEP 1. Put the device into the LOCAL mode. < LOCAL > width : 2475 mm 2. Push the [FUNCTION] key. FUNCTION SET UP < ENT > 3. Push the [ENTER] key. SET UP SELECT : TYPE. 1 4. Push the [ ] and [ ] key to select a type. SET UP page 4.4 SELECT...

  • Page 73: Correcting The Medium Feed Rate During Operation

    Correcting the medium feed rate during operation The method of correcting the medium feed rate in the LOCAL mode is explained earlier ([MEDIA COMP.] page 2.33). STEP 1. Press the [REMOTE] key. ∗ REMOTE ∗ TYPE. 1 0. 0 0m 2.

  • Page 74: Plotting An Image From Source Data

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

  • Page 75: Interrupting The Plotting Operation

    Interrupting the plotting operation To interrupt the plotting operation, stop the carriage and erase (the receive data) from the device. STEP < LOCAL > 1. Push the [REMOTE] key to stop the plotting width : 2475 mm operation. 2. If data is being transmitted from the computer to the device, stop the data transmission.

  • Page 76: To Replenish Ink, Set A New Ink Cartridge In The Ink Station

    To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station If ink in the cartridge comes to an empty, the corresponding message appears. Plotting can be continued but ink may run out during plotting. Immediately put a new ink cartridge. •...
  • Page 77 Infomation of the remaining ink This information allows you to check the remaining amount of ink. 1. Press the [ENTER] key in the local mode. The remaining amount of ink is displayed with a number from 1 to 9. 1 indicates near end and 9 full. <...

  • Page 78: Ink Cartridge Trouble

    Ink cartridge trouble When an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning message appears and plotting, cleaning and all other activities that use ink are deactivated. When this is the case, replace the ink cartridge in ques- tion immediately. • Do not leave the ink cartridge unreplaced for a long time as this will cause malfunction of the clogged nozzle prevention function and the plotter must be repaired by a service person.

  • Page 79: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power off When plotting is completed, press the power switch on the front face to turn the power off. To turn the power off, check first whether or not there is data received and there remains data that has not yet been output in the device.
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  • Page 81 CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning This chapter describes daily cleaning. Table of contents Routine Maintenance ................3.2 Notes on cleaning ............... 3.2 Cleaning the platen ..............3.3 Cleaning the media sensor ............3.3 Maintenance for frame components ..........3.3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ............3.4 Use the cleaning kit ................

  • Page 82: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as to use the device for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy. Notes on cleaning • When using the maintenance cleaning fluid RS, be sure to wear the protec- tive glasses.

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Platen

    Maintenance for frame components If the frame components of the device have stained, dampen a piece of soft cloth with water or neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the frame components clean. Cleaning the platen • Clean the platen after the platen cools down. The platen may be stained by lint or dust since the medium is cut on it.

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Wiper And Ink Caps

    Cleaning the wiper and ink caps The ink cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by dried nozzle. The wiper wipes out ink adhered to the head nozzle. As the device is used to plot images, the wipers and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust.
  • Page 85 8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a cotton bud dampened with cleaning fluid RS. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one. At the time of replacement, be sure to terminate the plotter operation and follow the wiper replacement procedure.

  • Page 86: Use The Cleaning Kit

    Use the cleaning kit In case the internal section is dirty or if nozzle missing cannot be resolved even after cleaning ( page 2.32, 4.10), use the cleaning kit. The cleaning kit contains the following items. Do not use alcohol or water. When using the supplied maintenance cleaning fluid, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses.

  • Page 87: Cleaning The Nozzle [Nozzle Wash]

    Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] • If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times, execute the [FILL UP INK] and [HEAD WASH] functions ( page 5.12) . If this error cannot be resolved with these functions, contact the dealer. STEP 1.

  • Page 88: When The Waste Ink Tank Becomes Full

    When the waste ink tank becomes full Waste ink used for cleaning the heads will gather in the waste ink tank. When the waste ink has gathered to exceed the marker line on the tank, immediately replace the tank with a new waste ink tank. •...
  • Page 89 8. Raise the inserted waste ink tank. Turn it by 90 degrees. 10. Close the waste tank guard. 11. Secure with the screws. • Request an industrial waste processor for processing of empty cartridges. - 3.9 - Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
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  • Page 91 CHAPTER 4 Setting Function This chapter describes operations and setting necessary for plotting. Table of contents Basic operations of menus ................4.2 Function mode ....................4.4 Registering a type ................... 4.4 Changing the type ................... 4.4 Setup functions ....................4.5 Setting suitable heater temperature ............

  • Page 92: Basic Operations Of Menus

    Basic operations of menus This section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate the menus. The following gives the key operation flow to invoke menus. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. REMOTE < LOCAL > ∗...
  • Page 93 1. Select the LOCAL mode. Ascertain first that the device does not perform printing under the REMOTE mode, then press the [REMOTE] key to enter the LOCAL mode. 2. Select the FUNCTION mode. Press the [FUNCTION] key, and the device will enter the FUNCTION mode. The FUNCTION mode is divided into two: the setup function and maintenance function.

  • Page 94: Function Mode

    Function mode The FUNCTION mode consists of 16 items. The 16 items can be registered for each of the following four types. If the type has been registered for each media type, it becomes easy to change plotting conditions when the media type is changed. Example) Type1 : For Tarpaulin 1...

  • Page 95: Setup Functions

    Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. MEDIACOMP. When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, be sure to correct the amount of feed according to the medium thickness. P.2-32 (-255-255) HEATER (Temperature setting during plotting P.2-28 ) Sets the printer heater and preheater built in the platen.

  • Page 96: Print Mode

    PRINT MODE Sets the plot quality, plot direction, and logical seek. QUALITY : Select the quality image from three items. (STANDARD, FINE, FAST) DIRECTION : Specifies the head movement direction along which plotting is made. [UNI-D] specifies that plotting is made while the head is moving to the left. [BI-D] specifies that plotting is made while the head is moving to the left and right.

  • Page 97: Drying Time

    INK LAYERS Sets the number of overwriting if ink coloring is poor. (1-9 times) DRYING TIME This function sets an ink drying time. It sets the function for drying ink. The drying time is the wait time by scanning and the time interval between the instant at which the plotting operation is completed and the instant at which the medium plotted is cut off.

  • Page 98: Color Pattern

    PRE-FEED Media that require high heater temperature for plotting,, or other types of media that have a soft surface, sometimes stick to the platen or rise from the platen. This will cause a feed problem and a service call may be necessary. When such a problem is anticipated, set PRE-FEED to ON.
  • Page 99 REFRESH Solidification of ink can be prevented by refreshing the head during plotting. If this function is executed in a dusty place or dry place, ink in the head will be likely to solidify. A larger level results in more number of refreshes. (LEVEL0-3) MEDIA SET This function sets the method of media detection.
  • Page 100 AUTO CLEANING The head is cleaned automatically. Perform cleaning for each plot to prevent plotting failures. (ON, OFF) HEAD HEIGHT Adjust the head height. Select the correction value (low, high) for the head height registered by PRINT ADJUST during maintenance. (LOW, HIGH) page 5.10 PRINT ADJUST SETUP RESET...

  • Page 101: Setting Suitable Heater Temperature

    Setting suitable heater temperature The following describes the procedure for setting the suitable heater temperature at the time of heater temperature depends on the medium type and ambient temperature. ( page 2.29,4.5) Set a temperature which is suitable for each media. Non-coated media and media with a long ink drying time improve the ink fixing and drying characteristics.

  • Page 102: Setting The Drier Fan

    Setting the drier fan The drier fan is used to provide cool air for drying the medium after plotting. This section describes how to set the fan operation. Stop timer The timer sets the duration of the fan operation after plotting. Continuous : The fan runs continuously at high speed (HIGH).

  • Page 103: Effective Plotting Area

    Effective Plotting Area The device has an area which cannot perform printing, due to mechanical reasons. This area is called “ dead space”. • When using a roll rack or take-up unit, the plot-able range becomes smaller. • When setting a media on the take-up unit, the media in-between the take-up unit and the carriage cannot be plotted.

  • Page 104: Establishing An Origin

    Establishing An Origin Establish an origin in terms of data on media loaded on the device. In the case of printing with the unspecified origin, set the origin again. STEP 1. After the medium detection is completed, move <LOCAL> the carriage to the position at which to estab- Width : 2475 mm lish an origin by pushing the JOG keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
  • Page 105 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance In order to keep the plotter in good operating condition, it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the device periodically. This chapter describes the functions that help solve the problem of deterioration in image quality and replace a worn cutter blade. The device needs maintenance when it is left out of operation for a long period of time.

  • Page 106: Maintenance Of The Device

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

  • Page 107: Setup Functions

    Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name function Clean the inside of the station and replace the wiper. page 5.4 STATION through 5.6 ( WIPER EXCHANG, CARRIAGEout ) page 5.7 LEFT REFRESH Sets the left-edge refresh and cancels refresh station exchange warning. page 5.10 PRINT ADJUST Adjust the dot position according to the head height, high/low.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Station Interior [Station]-[Carriageout]

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

  • Page 109: When The Message [Replace Wiper] Is Displayed

    When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed [STATION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE] The wipers are consumable parts. When the following message is displayed, replace the wipers with new ones. < LOCAL > REPLACE WIPER At the same time, clean the ink at the bottom of the slider. •...
  • Page 110 5. Clean the wiper guide shaft using a cotton bud or cloth. If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton bud of cloth dampened with water. 6. Close the front cover, then push the [ENTER] INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT key. 7.

  • Page 111: Exchanging The Refresh Station [Left Refresh]

    Exchanging the refresh station [LEFT refresh] This function sets the left-edge refresh operation and cancels refresh station exchange warning. Setting LEFT refresh : In bidirectional plotting on an extra-wide medium, refresh operation is per- formed at the refresh station in the far-left side of the platen. : Flushing during plotting is normally done at the capping station at the far- right end.

  • Page 112: Exchanging The Refresh Stations

    EXC. REFRESH st. • The refresh station containers are available at the nearest store or from Mimaki sales branch office. • Wear the supplied goggle and gloves for protection from ink. 1. While in the LOCAL mode, remove the screws from the refresh station at the front left side.

  • Page 113: Canceling The Warning Display

    Canceling the warning display Cancel the warning display after the refresh stations are exchanged ( page 5.8). <LOCAL> EXC. REFRESH st. STEP MEINTENANCE 1. Select [LEFTrefresh]. LEFTrefresh <ent> MEINTENANCE 2. Press the [ENTER] key. RENEW <ent> 3. Use the jog keys [ ][ ] to select [WARNING LEFTrefresh WARNING CLR <ent>...

  • Page 114: When Media Thickness Is Changed [Print Adjust]

    When media thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST] The dot positions are corrected by comparing the ink dropping positions on each of the seven test patterns between the two plotting directions.The dot position adjustment function enables to set the two kinds of adjustmens, high/low, according to the current use head height, for the appropriate head position is subtly different according to the head height.
  • Page 115 Select the dot positions 4.0 that • If the pattern correction value for straight lines is make a straight line on the test not within -40 through +40, adjust the head height pattern in two plotting direction. and then correct it again with [PRINTADJUST]. Out put direction The centered long line indicates “0”...

  • Page 116: If Nozzles Are Clogged Even After The Cleaning Function Is Executed

    If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed If nozzle clogging is resolved after HEAD CLEANING ( page 2.31) and NOZZLE WASH page 3.7) perform the following functions. 1. [FILL UP INK] : The device is charges ink. : Cleans the head, tube, and damper with the dedicated cleaning fluid (option).
  • Page 117 4. When the display shown at right appears, set WASH the cleaning cartridge. SET CLEAN TOOL Cleaning fluid is suctioned up. 5. When the display shown at right appears, WASH remove the cleaning cartridge. REMOVE TOOL Suck in air. 6. When the display shown at right appears, set WASH the cleaning cartridge.

  • Page 118: Drawing Setup Conditions [List]

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

  • Page 119: Plotting Hex Code [Data Dump]

    Plotting HEX CODE [DATA DUMP] Use the function when command error ( Page 6.8) or parameter error ( Page 6.9) occurs. This function plots data commands received from the computer, in HEX code. The HEX code is an alphanumeric representation of plotting commands. By using this code, it is possible to check if there are any abnormal data commands.

  • Page 120: Wiper Life Warning [Wipe Level]

    Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] The wipers are consumable parts. The head becomes dirty easily on dusty locations. The head cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper. This setting moves up the wiper replacement warning depending on the operating environment. 1/1 : Displays the wiper replacement warning when the standard number of wiping is reached (initial value).

  • Page 121: Setting Time [Time Set]

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

  • Page 122: Displaying Device Information [Information]

    Displaying device information [INFORMATION] Displays the firmware version, serial number, and dealer number of the device. If trouble occurs, please inform the dealer or MIMAKI sales office of the contents of the trouble as well as this information. STEP 1. Select the [INFORMATION].

  • Page 123: Replace The Cutter Blade For Cutting

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

  • Page 124: Ink Exchanging Procedure

    Ink exchanging procedure The current ink set can be altered. Change from 4-color ink set to 6-color ink set. Change from 6-color ink set to 4-color ink set. 4-color ink set Two ink cartridges of the same color can be placed per head for fast and high-quality printing. Four colors (Black, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow) are used.
  • Page 125 STEP 1. Select the [WASH]. MAINTENANCE WASH < ent > 2. Push the [ENTER] key. 3. Take out the ink cartridge. WASH REMOVE CARTRIDGE Discharge of the filled ink is started. • The washing liquid (SPC-0335) is separately available from your local distributor. 4.
  • Page 126 10. Use the jog keys [ ][ ] to select an ink set (4- INK SET colors, 6-colors). 4 color 11. Place the ink cartridges in the ink stations. Set a cartridge A beep sound is heard when the ink cartridge is placed correctly. Ink is filled automatically when the ink cartridge is set.
  • Page 127 CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered Chapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where an abnormal phenomenon arises on the device and where an error message is given on the display. Table of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure .......... 6.2 The device cannot be energized ..............

  • Page 128: Before Taking A Phenomenon As A Sign Of Failure

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

  • Page 129: Paper Jamming Arises/Media Is Soiled

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

  • Page 130: If Image Quality Declines

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

  • Page 131: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Given On The Lcd

    Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD If something is wrong with the device, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error message is given on the LCD. Take an appropriate corrective measure in accordance with the message. Errors accompanied by warnings These errors arise on the ink-related components.
  • Page 132 Exchange the station at the earliest opportunity as this warning appears every time the power is turned on. Use the ink specified by MIMAKI. The loaded ink cartridge is not NON-ORIGINAL INK KKMMCCYY MIMAKI genuine.
  • Page 133 Warning message Cause Corrective measure 40° C ( 4 5) The print heater is disconnected. Contact your local distributor to Print BREAKAGE call for service. BREAKAGE The preheater is disconnected. Print 43° C ( 4 7) The thermistor of the preheater Contact your local distributor to THERMISTOR is defective.

  • Page 134: Error Messages

    If any error message is given on the LCD, turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again on the LCD, contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI office to call for service.
  • Page 135 Warning message Cause Corrective measure HOST I/F Timeout error has Check to be sure that the cable is ERROR 23 HOST I / F arisen during communication securely connected to the host between the host computer and computer and interface board. interface board.
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  • Page 137: Appendix

    APPENDIX This appendix describes the specifications and components the device, func- tion menu structure. Table of contents Basic specifications ..............A.2 Specification for ink ..............A.4 Position of the warning label ............A.5 - A.1 - Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 138: Basic Specifications

    Basic specifications Item JV3-250SP Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demand Specification 4-heads Inlines Nozzle 180 nozzles for each color Resolution 360, 540, 720, 1440 dpi Drawing mode 4-color ink set 360 x 360 dpi : 1 / 2 / 4 passes, Unidirection / bidirection 360 x 720 dpi : 2 / 4 / 8 passes, Unidirection / bidirection 720 x 720 dpi : 2 / 4 / 8 passes, Unidirection / bidirection 720 x 1440 dpi : 4 / 8 / 16 passes, Unidirection / bidirection...
  • Page 139 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 140: Specification For Ink

    Specification for ink Item Specifications Color Black ink cartridge (SPC-0334K) Cyan ink cartridge (SPC-0334C) Magenta ink cartridge (SPC-0334M) Yellow ink cartridge (SPC-0334Y) Light cyan ink cartridge (SPC-0334LC) Light magenta ink cartridge (SPC-0334LM) Contents of ink 220 cc per cartridge Shelf life One year from the data of manufacture (at room temperature) Within three months after opening the package Storage temperature...

  • Page 141: Position Of The Warning Label

    Position of the warning label This device is adhered with the warning label. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illeg- ible or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office.
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  • Page 143 Function Flowchart In Media Fitting TEST & TEST & CLEANING Key : CLEANING TEST & < > ENTER CLEANING <LOCAL> Detevting MEDIA ** MEDIA ** <LOCAL> TEST DRAW ** TEST DRAW ** MEDIA SELECT PLEASE WAIT WIDTH:xxxxmm <ENT> ROLL< >LEAF Y=xxxx X=xxxx TEST &...
  • Page 144 FUNCTION Key : FUNCTION > ENTER FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER ENTER ENTER TYPE. PRINTING TYPE. <LOCAL> SET UP TYPE. PRINT START PLEASE WAIT ADJUST width:xxxxmm SET UP <ENT> SELECT :TYPE.1 MEDIACOMP. <ent> -255~255 TYPE.1~4 ENTER ENTER TYPE. TYPE. TYPE. HEATER <ent> PRE HEAT <ent>...
  • Page 145 Following TYPE. FUNCTION Following PRE-FEED <ent> SET UP <ENT> ENTER ENTER TYPE. TYPE. TYPE. MARGIN <ent> RIGHTmargin <ent> RIGHTmargin : 0mm -20~175mm ENTER TYPE. TYPE. LEFTmargin <ent> LEFTmargin : 0mm -20~175mm FUNCTION ENTER TYPE. TYPE. COLOR PTN. <ent> COLOR PTN. : OFF ON, OFF ENTER...
  • Page 146 Following FUNCTION SET UP <ENT> ENTER STATION ENTER ENTER FUNCTION MAINTENANCE INITIALIZING STATION MENT :CARRIAGEout MAINTENANCE<ENT> STATION <ent> PLEASE WAIT COMPLETED :ent ENTER ENTER STATION STATION INITIALIZING MENT :WIPER EXCHG COMPLETED :ent PLEASE WAIT FUNCTION ENTER ENTER STATION STATION STATION INITIALIZING MENT :NOZZLE WASH COMPLETED...
  • Page 147 Following Following MAINTENANCE FUNCTION WIPE LEVEL <ent> MAINTENANCE<ENT> FUNCTION < > ENTER ENTER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TIME SET <ent> DATE=xxxx.xx.xx DATE=xxxx.xx.xx TIME=xx:xx:00 FUNCTION ENTER MAINTENANCE TIME=xx:xx:xx FUNCTION ENTER ENTER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAIN Ver xx.xx INFORMATION<ent> VERSION <ent> Ver xx.xx ENTER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE...
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