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MIMAKI DM3-1810S Daily Care Manual

MIMAKI DM3-1810S Daily Care Manual

Flatbed color inkjet plotter
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Daily Care Manual
This inkjet plotter is the precision machine that has highly delicate mechanism. Especially, dust and
paper powder may have effect on a head nozzle firing ink, and may not get normal plotting.
To use the inkjet plotter in good condition, we recommend the following daily care.
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 /
D201260
E-mail: trading@mimaki.co.jp

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  • Page 1 To use the inkjet plotter in good condition, we recommend the following daily care. 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 / D201260 E-mail: trading@mimaki.co.jp...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Precautions during cleaning ................. 4 In case defective plotting is not fixed ............5 Routine maintenance ................6 Maintenance for frame components ..............6 Cleaning the ink at the bottom of the slider ............6 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ............. 7 Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning] ..........

  • Page 4: Precautions During Cleaning

    Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the machine when necessary or periodically so as to use the plotter for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy. Precautions during cleaning • When using the cleaning liquid RS for maintenance, be sure to wear the goggle and gloves.

  • Page 5: In Case Defective Plotting Is Not Fixed

    In case defective plotting is not fixed When the station interior is severely contaminated or defective plotting is not fixed after cleaning by the head cleaning function ( Operation manual P.2-12), clean the suction nozzles and the caps using the cleaning kit as follows: Cleaning liquid RS for maintenance, Gloves, Cleaning swab(SPC-0386), Goggles •...

  • Page 6: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Maintenance for frame components If the frame components of the plotter have become dirty, wipe off the dirt of the frame with soft cloth sopped in water or neutral detergent with water and squeezed. Wipe off dust on the table.

  • Page 7: 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 8 4. Press the XY keys [ ] or [ ] to select MAINTENANCE Station < ent > [Station]. 5. Press the [ENTER] key. Station Maint : Carriage Out 6. Press the [ENTER] key. Carriage Out The table moves away from you and the Y-bar Completed : ent moves upward.
  • Page 9 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps 9. Wipe off ink or dirt adhered to the rubber of the cap using cotton swab. 10. The station cover is closed, then press [ENTER] key. Execute the initial operation. 11. The plotter enters the LOCAL mode. Carriage Out Completed : ent...

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning]

    Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning] Clean up the nozzle as for nozzle clogging. If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times, execute the [Ink Filling] function. ( Operation manual page 5.11) If this error cannot be resolved with these functions, contact the dealer. •...
  • Page 11 Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning] 6. Open the station cover and clean the both sides of the wiper. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning liquid RS. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one.
  • Page 12 9. Press the XY [ ] or [ ] keys, select the Nozzle Cleaning Wait Timer = 1 min time to leave. (1-99 minutes: 1 min unit) Normally set 1 min. 10. Press the [ENTER] key. Initialize Please Wait The initial operation is performed. Remaining time is displayed.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Or Replacing Filter

    Cleaning or replacing filter This plotter is provided with two filters under the right and left of the absorption table. When the filter is clogged, the media absorbability will be weakened. If filter is soiled with dusts, clean it with vacuum cleaner, etc. If the filter is clogged by ink adhesion, replace the filter.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Flushing Tray Ink Absorber

    Replacing the flushing tray ink absorber Replace the ink absorber in the flushing tray if it appears to be clogged. Clogged ink ab- sorber may cause ink mists and smeared head nozzles. In addition, ink bounce causes some ink drips on the nozzle during flushing. Some ink drips may cause some trouble on ink firing.
  • Page 15 Replacing the flushing tray ink absorber F-cover upward 7. Remove the F-cover upward from the flushing tray. 8. Remove the ink absorber. 9. Place a new ink absorber (supplied) on the tray. Place the ink absorber (as folded) at the center. Ink absorber •...

  • Page 16: When The Waste Ink Tank Becomes Full

    Waste Ink Tank Ink Tank Near Full Ink Tank Is Full • Contact your local MIMAKI distributor or call a local MIMAKI office if you need a spare waste ink tank. • Prepare a polyethylene tank for emptying waste ink.

  • Page 17: Ink Discharge Way Cleaning [Drain Wash]

    Ink discharge way cleaning [Drain Wash] The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regular intervals to avoid clogging. Ink discharge way: Tubing between the cap and the waste ink tank • When cleaning the plotter, be sure to wear the goggle and gloves to pre- vent from getting ink in your eyes or on hands.
  • Page 18 7. Open the station cover. 8. Remove the cleaning liquid RS with a pipette. During the suction pause period, drop the cleaning liquid RS until just before it overflows from the cap. Repeat at all other caps. 9. Close the front cover, and press the [EN- Drain Wash Completed : ent...

  • Page 19: When Not In Use The Plotter Over The Long Term [Storage Wash]

    When not in use the plotter over the long term [Storage Wash] When not in use the plotter over a week, perform [Storage Wash] function to clean the head nozzle and ink discharge way. After performing the function, store the plotter. •...
  • Page 20 8. Take off the wiper with holding projections at the tips of wiper. 9. Use a cotton swab soaked with the clean- ing liquid RS to clean off ink blots on wiper and bracket. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one.
  • Page 21 When not in use the machine over the long term [Storage Wash] 13. Close the station cover, and press the Fill Up Washings [ENTER] key. Completed : ent 14. Press the JOG [ ] or [ ] keys, select the Nozzle Cleaning time to leave.
  • Page 22 17. Clean the wiper guide shaft using a cotton swab or cloth. If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton swab of cloth dampened with water. • Extremely dirty wiper guide shaft may cause operational failure of the wiper, resulting in error display.

  • Page 23: Storage Of The Cleaning Liquid Rs For Maintenance

    Storage of the cleaning liquid RS for maintenance • Be sure to store the cleaning liquid RS for maintenance in a cold and dark place. • Store the cleaning liquid RS for maintenance out of reach of children. Storage of media Store media away from direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, and high levels of dust.
  • Page 24 D201260-1.10-30032007 Printed in Japan © MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. 2007 FW: 5.10...

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