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  • Page 1 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp/ D202977-10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION ................v DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ........... v Requests ................v FCC Statement (USA) ............v Interference to televisions and radios ........v Foreword ................vi On This Operation manual ..........vi Safety Precautions ............. vii Symbols ................vii CHAPTER 1 Before Use Moving this machine ............1-2 Where to install this machine ..........
  • Page 3 Setting a roll media ............2-8 Setting leaf media ............2-13 Changing the printing origin ..........2-15 Test printing ..............2-16 Test printing ..............2-16 Head cleaning ..............2-17 Drawing data ..............2-18 Starting the print .............2-18 Stopping the print temporarily .........2-19 Erasing the received data (Data clear) ......2-19 Cutting a media ...............2-20 CHAPTER 3 Convenient use User type ................
  • Page 4 Confirming machine information ........3-40 Displaying Information ............ 3-40 CHAPTER 4 Routine Maintenance Maintaining ................4-2 Precautions in cleaning ............ 4-2 Notes on cleaning solution ..........4-2 Cleaning exterior surfaces ..........4-3 Cleaning the platen ............4-3 Cleaning the media sensor ..........4-4 Cleaning the media press ..........
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..............5-2 Power does not turn on .............5-2 The machine does not start printing .........5-2 Media get jammed / media is soiled .........5-3 Image quality is poor ............5-4 Nozzle is clogged ..............5-4 Ink cartridge warning appears ..........5-5 Warning / Error Messages ..........

  • Page 6: Caution

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case 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 7: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer "TS30-1300" . The TS30-1300 is a color ink-jet printer for high quality printing with (4-color and 6- sublimation dye ink Sb54 color). • 4-colors version : 2 each of Cyanogen, Magenta, Yellow and Black color ink cartridge are useable.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Symbols Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the machine. The indicated sign is different depending on the content of caution. Symbols and their meanings are given below. Please follow these instructions as you read this manual. Examples of symbols Meaning Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries to...
  • Page 9 Check first that the machine no longer produces smoke, and then contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for repair. • Never repair your machine by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.

  • Page 10: Cautions And Notes

    Handling of media • The machine does not operate with any ink other • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure than the TS30 genuine ink. reliable, high-quality printing. • Do not use the TS30 genuine ink with other printers, •...
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions Warning Notes on maintenance • It is strongly recommended to use the machine in a room that is not dusty. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when the machine is to be used in an unfavorable environment. (P.3-23 “Setting of Refreshing”) •...

  • Page 13: Before Use

    CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the items required to understand before use, such as name of each part of the machine or the installation procedures. Moving this machine......1-2 Connecting cables....... 1-10 Where to install this machine ....1-2 Connecting USB2.0 interface cable ..

  • Page 14: Moving This Machine

    1000 mm or more 2740 mm or more 500 mm 500 mm or more or more 1000 mm or more TS30-1300 : 3289 mm Working environmental temperature Use this machine in an environment of 20 to 35°C to ensure reliable printing.

  • Page 15: Moving This Machine

    If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may occur. Be sure to request your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI to move this machine. • When moving this machine, take care not to give a significant impact on it.

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Take-up device Stand This device is not installed to the Supports the main body of the machine. It is pro- TS30-1300. vided with casters that are used to move this machine. Platen The printed media is sent out, sliding on the platen.

  • Page 17: Rear / Sides

    Names of Parts and Functions Rear / Sides Clamp lever (rear) Interlocks with the clamp lever in the font of this machine. Roll holders Hold a media by inserting it into the right and left ends of the core of the roll media. Roll holders are available for the 2 inches and 3 inches core of the roll media.

  • Page 18: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Display Displays the status of the machine, set items and errors. ACTIVE lamp Blinks in receiving or drawing data. Use this key on Station maintenance. Selects User type.

  • Page 19: Media Sensor

    Names of Parts and Functions Media sensor The media sensor detects the presence of the media and the media length. This machine has a media sensor on the platen (in the rear). • Set the media so that the media sensor located in the rear of the platen is covered with the media without fail.

  • Page 20: Cutter Blade And Cutting Line

    Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the media that has been printed on. The cutter cuts off the sheet of media along the cutting line on the platen. Cutter blade Cutting line Cutter unit Capping station...

  • Page 21: Pinch Rollers And Feed Rollers

    Names of Parts and Functions Pinch rollers and Feed rollers • Keep the pinch rollers lifted up when this machine is not in use. If the pinch rollers are left lowered for an extended period of time, they can be deformed and fail to securely retain the media.

  • Page 22: Connecting Cables

    Connecting cables Connecting USB2.0 interface cable Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0 inter- face cable. USB cable • Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0. • Contact a RIP maker near your location or our office when the USB2.0 interface is not attached to the PC.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting cables  Removing USB memory If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which a TS30 machine is connected, click "Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by following the instructions given there first and then remove the module.

  • Page 24: Inserting Ink Cartridges

    Inserting ink cartridges Insert an ink cartridges. Shake the ink cartridge as shown on the right. Insert the ink cartridge. • Insert the ink cartridge lengthwise directing the surface having IC chips to the left side. • Colors are displayed on the display as follows. Black: K, Blue: B, Magenta: M, Yellow: Y, Light blue: b, Light magenta: m, Light black: k...

  • Page 25: Caution In Handling Of Ink Cartridges

    • Do not shake ink cartridges violently. This may result in ink leakage from the ink cartridges. • Never refill the ink cartridges with ink. This may result in troubles. MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink cartridges refilled with ink.

  • Page 26: Media

    Caution in handling of medias Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high-quality printing. Set the heater temperature to meet the characteristics of the media. • Pay attention to the expansion and contraction of the media.

  • Page 27: Menu Mode

    Menu mode This machine has 4 modes. Each menu mode is described below. NOT-READY mode This is the mode in which the media has not been detected yet. The keys other than the key and the / key are effective. LOCAL mode Local mode is the mode for the drawing preparation state.
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  • Page 29: Basic Operations

    CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations The procedures from the ink and media preparation to drawing and the setting procedures are described. User type ..........2-2 Test printing ........2-16 Set items registrable to User type ... 2-2 Test printing .......... 2-16 Using the registered user type ....

  • Page 30: User Type

    User type Drawing of higher quality prints is available by making (setting of User type) the print set matching to the characteristics of media when this machine is used for drawing. On this machine, 4 types of User type 1 to 4 are settable. Set items registrable to User type For the registering procedures to User type (1 to 4), refer to P.3-2 .

  • Page 31: Workflow

    Workflow Turning the power ON/OFF Referring to “Turning the power ON/ OFF” ( P.2-4). Setting medias Referring to “Setting medias” P.2-6). Test printing Referring to “Test printing” P.2-16). Drawing data Referring to “Drawing data” P.2-18).

  • Page 32: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the power ON/OFF Turning the power ON The machine is provided with the following two power switches. Main power switch : At the side of this machine. Keep it "ON" always. Power switch : Normally, use this switch to turn the power ON/OFF. The power switch lights in green when the power is ON and blinks in green when it is OFF.

  • Page 33: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power ON/OFF Turning the power OFF Turn the power OFF by pressing the power switch located on the side of after using. Check the followings when the power is turned off. • If it is in receiving of data from the PC, or there is any data un-output. •...

  • Page 34: Setting Medias

    Setting medias Useable medias This machine can be used with roll media and leaf sheet media. For useable medias, refer to P.1-14 “Usable sizes of media”. Adjusting the head height Adjust the head height according to the thickness of the media used. •...
  • Page 35 Setting medias Keeping the height adjusting lever held at the aforementioned position, tighten the two screws. • Be sure to fasten the screws, pressing the height- adjusting lever, otherwise the head can not be secured at the correct position. • Fasten the screws securely. Return the carriage to the station posi- tion.

  • Page 36: Setting A Roll Media

    Setting a roll media Set a roll media to the roll media hanger located on the back of this machine. • Take care not to drop the media on a foot or so when the media is set. It may cause an injury due to the media.
  • Page 37 Setting medias Move the roll holder to the roll setting position. Roll holder Set the base position Basis of roll holder within this range. 3 Inch Roll Media Roll Holder Set Position 2 Inch Roll Media Setting position of 3inch tube 3 Inch Roll Media Roll Holder Set Position...
  • Page 38 Insert the roll media in this machine. Pinch roller • The roll media can be smoothly inserted by slanting the media. ( 1 ) Pull the media out of the roll to the head of the platen. ( 2 ) Insert the media between the platen and the pinch roller. •...
  • Page 39 Setting medias Hold the media with the media press gently. • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side. • When using a thick media, remove the media Media press press from the media before printing.
  • Page 40 Entering the media remaining amount When [MEDIA RESIDUAL] of the maintenance function is “ON” ( P.4-29), the screen for entering media remaining amount is displayed after detecting the media width. Display the screen for entering media I n p u t o f M e d i a L e n g t h remaining amount.

  • Page 41: Setting Leaf Media

    Setting medias Setting leaf media Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. Open the front cover. Front cover Raise the clamp lever. Clamp lever Insert the leaf media between the platen and the pinch rollers. •...
  • Page 42 Press the key. Press the key to select “LEAF” . ME D I A S E L E C T RO L L < > L E A F The media detection is started. D E T E C T I NG ME D I A NOW P L E A S E WA I T ( 1 ) The media width is detected.

  • Page 43: Changing The Printing Origin

    Setting medias Changing the printing origin The position of the printing origin can be changed. Moving the LED pointer to the changing position and deciding the position. In the local mode, press the OR I G I N S E T U P keys.

  • Page 44: Test Printing

    Test printing Perform the test printing to check if printing failures (blurring or missing) due to nozzle clogging or the like occur on the printed. Test printing • When a leaf media is used, set a larger media than the A4 size in longitudinal feeding. •...

  • Page 45: Head Cleaning

    Test printing Head cleaning Three head cleaning types are available. Select it depending on the result of pattern drawings. NORMAL : Select this if any line is missing. SOFT : When only head wiping is desirable. (in case of bent lines) HARD : Select this if inferior printing cannot be improved even by [NORMAL] or [SOFT] cleaning.

  • Page 46: Drawing Data

    Drawing data Starting the print • When a roll media is used, rewind the roll media by hands prior to printing so that it is set in the tightened condition. The loosened may result in failures of the image quality. Set the media.

  • Page 47: Stopping The Print Temporarily

    Drawing data Stopping the print temporarily Perform the following operations when stopping the print halfway. Press the key in printing. < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] w i d t h : 1 2 7 2 mm •...

  • Page 48: Cutting A Media

    Drawing data Cutting a media For a roll media, two ways are available to cut the media after printing is completed, as follows. • Pay attention so that printed surface does not touch to a floor or other printed surfaces when the media is cut.
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 3 Convenient use This section describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. User type ..........3-2 Machine settings ......... 3-27 Registering the drawing conditions Setting the deodorize fan ...... 3-28 together (Type registration) ..... 3-2 Setting Dryness feeding ......

  • Page 50: User Type

    User type Registering the drawing conditions together (Type registration) The drawing conditions are registered in each type (1-4). The most suitable drawing conditions are settable only by changing the type when replaced by a different type of media, if the drawing conditions that meet the media to be used have been registered in the type. Example of type registration Type 1 Photo-paper...

  • Page 51: List Of Functions

    User type List of functions This section describes the outline of each SET UP function registerable to the user type and the setting value. The underlined has been set when purchased. Function name Set value Outline Prints a pattern to correct the MEDIA COMP.
  • Page 52 User type Function name Set value Outline Sets the priority of settings (host / panel) Sets each item of the follow- ings individually when the indi- vidual setting is selected. • MEDIA COMP. • PRINT MODE INDIVIDUALLY/ ALL HOST / •...

  • Page 53: Setting Media Compensation

    Setting media compensation Correct the feeding rate of media after the type of media is replaced. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the print, thus resulting in a poor print. • On completion of [MEDIA COMP.] during use of a roll media, the media returns to the printing origin.
  • Page 54 Press the key twice. [ 1 ] ME D I A COMP . P R I N T S T A R T Print the compensation pattern by pressing P R I N T I NG key. P L E A S E WA I T Check the compensation pattern then input [ 1 ] ME D I A COMP .
  • Page 55 Setting media compensation When you need to correct the media feed during printing The media feeding amount can be corrected even in the remote mode or when printing image data. Press the key in the remote mode. * R EMO T E . 1 * [ # 0 1 ] * * .

  • Page 56: Setting Print Mode

    Setting print mode Upon the setting of the print mode, set each item for printing as follows. • Print quality (DRAFT) : Setting the print quality in the DRAFT mode (Resolution in the scanning direction: 540dpi) • Print quality (FINE) : Setting the print quality in the FINE mode (Resolution in the scanning direc- tion: 720dpi) •...
  • Page 57 Setting print mode When changing the details of printing quality at each resolution. [ 1 ] DR A F T QU A L I T Y Select the resolution by pressing the 5 4 0 x 7 2 0 < e n t > key.

  • Page 58: Setting Scanning Direction

    Setting scanning direction Perform operations up to P.3-8 the step 5. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E DR A F T QU A L I T Y < e n t > Select [SCAN DIRECTION] by pressing the [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E keys.

  • Page 59: Setting Logical-Seek

    Setting print mode Setting Logical-seek The motion of Head varies depending on the set of Logical-seek. UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is OFF Movement of heads when UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL LOGICAL seek is ON Perform operations up to P.3-8 the step 5. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E DR A F T QU A L I T Y <...

  • Page 60: Setting Drying Time

    Setting drying time Upon the setting of drying time, set each item for ink drying as follows. • SCAN : Set the time to wait for ink drying after each pass. During bidirectional printing, the machine stops temporarily after every scanning back and forth. •...

  • Page 61: Setting Margins

    Setting margins Set a non-printing area along the right and left edges of the media. The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set hereupon. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P <...

  • Page 62: Setting Priority

    Setting Priority For the following items, the priority is selected either the setting by the machine (by the panel) or the setting by the PC (by the host). Items to be selected : MEDIA COMP. / PRINT MODE / INK LAYERS / DRYING TIME / AUTO CUT / PRE-FEED / MARGIN / COLOR PATTERN / REFRESH / VACUUM / FeedSPEED LEVEL Press the...
  • Page 63 Setting Priority Set other items by the same operations as the step 8 and 9. Press the key several times to end. • Even when setting has been made to give priority to the host, the settings made on the machine become effective if there is no instruction from the host.

  • Page 64: Setting Auto Cleaning

    Setting Auto cleaning The machine is settable so that the head cleaning is automatically carried out when printing is completed for the set length. At the completion of printing, the machine counts the length printed after the previous head cleaning and performs the cleaning automatically if required.
  • Page 65 Setting Auto cleaning Press the key. I N T E R V A L : T Y P E 0 0 0 mm : NORMA L Type : NORMAL Set an interval of cleaning and cleaning type SOFT Interval : by pressing HARD 10 to 10000mm...

  • Page 66: Setting Cleaning While Printing

    Setting cleaning while printing Set it whether the head cleaning is carried out automatically during printing or not. Upon cleaning during printing, set the cleaning interval to the length printed. The printing is interrupted each in the set length and the head cleaning is carried out automatically. Press the key in the local mode.
  • Page 67 Setting cleaning while printing Press the key. Press the key several times to end. • This function does not operate when ink near-end occurs. Solve the ink near-end, referring to P.1-12. • Depending on the conditions of the heads, etc., the defective printing could not be recovered even performing this function.

  • Page 68: Setting Media Detection

    Setting media detection Set the method for detecting a media when the media is set and the detecting type when the media is cut. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P <...
  • Page 69 Setting media detection Select the set value by pressing the keys. • Set value : BOTH EDGE / LEFT EDGE / RIGHT EDGE / NONE Press the key. Press the key several times to end. • If the set value is set to others than “BOTH EDGE” in [CUTTING DETECT], although the cut- ting time is shortened, cutting remainders may happen due to the media skew.

  • Page 70: Other Settings

    Other settings Change the setting according to the use. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P < E N T > Press the key. S E T U P S E L E C T : T Y P E .

  • Page 71: List Of Settings

    Other settings List of Settings The underlined has been set when purchased. Item Outline Set value Setting of Media compensa- Corrects the feeding rate of media Refer to P.3-5 tion Setting Print quality Setting of Printing mode Setting Scanning direction Refer to P.3-8 Setting Logical-seek Setting of the number of ink...

  • Page 72: Initializing The Settings

    Initializing the settings Initialize the settings to the conditions that have been set when purchased. (Set resetting) The set resetting can be executed per type. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P <...

  • Page 73: Machine Settings

    Machine settings It is each type of setting for using this machine more comfortably. [MACHINE SETUP] and [MACHINE SETUP2] are available in this machine. The following items are settable in MACHINE SETUP 1, 2. Item Outline Set value 0 ~ 120 ~ 240min/ Setting the time until the rotation of the exhaust STOP TIME DEODOR-...

  • Page 74: Setting The Deodorize Fan

    Setting the deodorize fan The fan operates during printing, and operates according to the set of [STOP TIME] from the completion of printing. Upon the setting of the deodrize fan, two items are settable as follows. • STOP TIME : Setting the time from the completion of printing until the fan operation is interrupted. •...

  • Page 75: Setting Dryness Feeding

    Machine settings Setting Dryness feeding Setting whether feeding for drying a media is performed after the completion of printing or not. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P <...

  • Page 76: Setting Stamp

    Setting Stamp Set whether information such as the drawing conditions or the date printed is output after the completion of printing or not. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P <...

  • Page 77: Setting Test Draw Arrange

    Machine settings Setting Test draw arrange You can set the deployment direction of the test pattern to be printed when performing test printing repeat- edly. : when the setting value is “FEED DIR.” : when the setting value is “SCAN DIR.” Media feed direction Press the key in the local mode.

  • Page 78: Change The Operation Condition Of The Room Temperature

    Change the operation condition of the room temperature If you print in the status that the temperature of the place in which the machine has installed (room tempera- ture) is out of the usable temperature range, ink discharging defect or changing color may occur, and it adversely affects the printing quality.

  • Page 79: Setting Confirmation Feeding

    Machine settings Setting confirmation feeding Set whether media feeding is performed for checking the result after test printing or not Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P < E N T > Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the F UNC T I ON keys.

  • Page 80: Setting Time

    Setting time Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P < E N T > Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the F UNC T I ON keys. MACH I NE S E T UP 2 < EN T > Press the key.

  • Page 81: Setting Unit

    Machine settings Setting Unit Set a unit of measurement to be used in the machine. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P < E N T > Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the F UNC T I ON keys.

  • Page 82: Setting Machine Name

    Setting Machine name Set a machine name (machine No.) for recognizing each machine when plural machines are connected through USB2.0 interface. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P <...

  • Page 83: Setting Key Buzzer

    Machine settings Setting Key buzzer Set a buzzer sound of the time when a key is pressed. Press the key in the local mode. F U N C T I ON S E T U P < E N T > Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the F UNC T I ON keys.

  • Page 84: Extension Of Ink Expiry Month

    Extension of Ink Expiry Month Ink expiry month can be extended for six months from the expired month. When used without extension, ink becomes unusable after two months of the expiry month. Extension of Ink Expiry Month The following setting or confirmation screen appears when the power of this machine is turned on, or when expired ink cartridge is set.

  • Page 85: When A Cartridge Extended The Expiry Month Is Set

    Extension of Ink Expiry Month When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set and the power is turned on, or when a cartridge extended the expiry month is set to this machine, the following screen appears. E X P I R E D I N K I N U S E P R E S S [ E N T ] alternately...

  • Page 86: Switch Setting Of Ink Supply Path

    Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path For the ink supply, condition of the ink cartridge to be used first by the double-cartridge automatic switching function can be selected. This setting is only available for 4-color set. • When expired ink cartridge is set, the expired cartridge is used first regardless of the setting below.
  • Page 87 Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path When both ink cartridge and MBIS are used When both an ink cartridge and the optional bulk ink system (MBIS) are set in the supply paths of the same color for 4-color ink set, you can select the ink to be used first. •...

  • Page 88: Confirming Machine Information

    Confirming machine information The machine information of the machine is confirmable. Confirmable items of the machine information are as follows. Item Description Displays the history of errors and warnings. ERROR HISTORY Using the key, the errors and warnings can be displayed one by one in the order of occurrence.
  • Page 89 Confirming machine information For the information displayed This section describes the way to read the information displayed. ERROR HISTORY MAINTE. HISTORY Displaying the occur- Displaying the con- ERROR H I STORY [ 0 1 ] 1 6 . 1 0 . 1 0 1 2 : 1 5 rence date tents of maintenance...
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  • Page 91 CHAPTER 4 Routine Maintenance This section describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the procedures of ink replacing, cleaning or the like. Maintaining ..........4-2 Preventing nozzle clogging while power-off..........4-22 Precautions in cleaning ......4-2 Notes on cleaning solution .......

  • Page 92: Maintaining

    Maintaining Be sure to perform maintenance of the machine periodically or whenever necessary so that the machine can be used with its inherent accuracy for a long time. Precautions in cleaning Pay attentions to the following items when the machine is maintained. •...

  • Page 93: Cleaning Exterior Surfaces

    Maintaining Cleaning exterior surfaces If exterior surfaces of the machine is stained, dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the surfaces with the cloth. Cleaning the platen On the platen, it is easy to become dirt due to lint, paper dust or the like caused by cutting medias. For a conspicuous stain, wipe it off with a soft-hair brush, a dry cloth, a paper towel or the like.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Media Sensor

    Maintaining Cleaning the media sensor A media sensor is located at the platen on the backside. It may cause misdetection of media when dust or the like is accumulated on the sensor. Using a cotton swab, clean the surface of the sensor of dust and dirt. When cleaning the sensor on the lower surface of the head is cleaned, move the carriage to the left end by the operations of step 1 of P.4-16 "Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts", and then clean it.

  • Page 95: Maintaining Capping Station

    Maintaining Capping station Maintain Ink cap, Wiper or the like, which are located in the capping station. [ST.MAINTENANCE] The ink cap and wiper function respectively as follows. • Wiper : Wiping ink sticking to the head nozzle off. • Ink cap : Preventing the head nozzle from clogging due to drying. As the machine is used, the wiper and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust.
  • Page 96 Clean the wiper slider. • Wipe ink sticking to the wiper slider off with a clean stick dipped in the cleaning solution. Wiper slider Set the wiper at the original position. Projection • Insert the wiper by holding both ends of the wiper. Wiper cover Clean the cap rubber and wiper cover.

  • Page 97: Replacing The Wiper

    • The wiper to be newly installed is available as an option. Order it from your dealer or a sales office of MIMAKI. • Do not select [WIPER EXCHANGE] at any time other than when the wiper is to be replaced.Once it is selected, the number of wiper operations that is counted in the machine...

  • Page 98: Washing Of Head Nozzle

    Washing of Head nozzle Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them being clogged with coagulated ink. Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed ? • The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed in washing. Make sure the fol- At this time, washing is unable to operate if the ink end or near-end is lowings in advance.
  • Page 99 Maintaining Capping station Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for maintenance, using a dropper. • Fill up the cap with cleaning solution on the verge of overflow from the cap. Close the front cover then S T . MA I N T E N A N C E press the key.

  • Page 100: Cleaning The Ink Discharge Passage (Pump Tube Wash)

    Cleaning the ink discharge passage (PUMP TUBE WASH) Perform washing of the ink discharge passage (the pump tube) periodically to prevent ink from clogging due to the coagulation of ink within the ink discharge passage. • When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink tank, and then operate it, referring to P.4-34 “If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed”...
  • Page 101 Maintaining Capping station Close the front cover and press * B e i n g I n i t i a l i z e d * key. P L E A S E WA I T • It returns to the local mode after the idle absorbing is per- <...

  • Page 102: When Not Using For A Long Term (Custody Wash)

    When not using for a long term (CUSTODY WASH) When the operation of the machine is to be suspended for a week or more, use the [CUSTODY WASH] function to clean the nozzles in the heads and the ink discharge passage. After the cleaning, store the machine properly.
  • Page 103 Maintaining Capping station Press the key. F i l l t h e l i q u i d COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) : e n t Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for maintenance, using a dropper.

  • Page 104: Cleaning Heads And Surroundings Parts

    Cleaning heads and surroundings parts Take great care, especially during cleaning, not to damage the heads, which employ very precise mecha- nisms. Using a clean stuck, rub off the gelatinous ink that may be adhering to the lower part of the slider and surrounding parts of the heads.
  • Page 105 Cleaning heads and surroundings parts Press the key after the clean- C l o s e a c o v e r ing. Close the maintenance cover then ( COVER OPEN ) press the key. PRESS <ENT > KEY • It returns to the local mode after the initial operation. * B e i n g I n i t i a l i z e d * P L EASE WA I T 4-15...

  • Page 106: When Nozzle Clogged After Cleaning

    When Nozzle clogged after cleaning When the nozzle clogging is not improved even after the head cleaning( P.2-17) or the head nozzle washing ( P.4-8), execute two functions as follows. FILL UP INK • Supplies ink to correct nozzle clogging. •...

  • Page 107: Discharge & Wash

    When Nozzle clogged after cleaning DISCHARGE & WASH Discharge ink from the heads, dampers and ink tubes, and then wash them. • To use this function, the dedicated cleaning solution (P.4-2 “Notes on cleaning solution”) is required. In addition, before performing the work, check whether ink to be filled again remains or not.
  • Page 108 Remove the cleaning solution cartridge. * D I S C H A RG E * 0 0 : 0 0 • The ink left in the head or tube is discharged to the waste ink tank. • The right display on the right is displayed after discharg- ing.

  • Page 109: Initial Ink Fill Up

    4 - C o l o r ( MMC C Y Y K K ) • You cannot change the current ink set to other ink set yourselves. • If you want to change the ink set, contact sales office of MIMAKI. Press the key.
  • Page 110 When Nozzle clogged after cleaning Set an ink cartridge to the ink station. S e t : S b - 4 c o l o r I n k - - B - Y - K K • When the ink cartridge is set, filling is automatically F I L L I NG U P NOW .

  • Page 111: If The Positions Of Dots Shift

    If the Positions of Dots Shift... When the thickness of the media, the height of the head, or the type of the ink used is changed, follow the steps below and adjust the ink drop position for Bi-directional (Bi) printing to print properly. Example of Pattern printing Output direction...

  • Page 112: Preventing Nozzle Clogging While Power-Off

    Preventing nozzle clogging while power-off Even while the power switch is off, the machine starts periodically and executes various functions to prevent nozzle clogging. [SLEEP SETUP] includes the following functions. Function name Descriptions Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed REFRESH periodically.

  • Page 113: Setting Cleaning Interval In Sleep Mode

    Preventing nozzle clogging while power-off Setting cleaning interval in Sleep mode This function is to be executed instead of TUBE WASH after the cleaning solution has been used up. Set the cleaning type and the interval at which cleaning operation is to be performed during sleep mode. Select [SLEEP SETUP] of the maintenance menu.

  • Page 114: Setting Routine Operations

    Setting Routine operations Troubles such as ink clogging or the like are preventable by performing each periodical operation in the condition of the power ON. (Initial setting) The [ROUTINE SETUP] function is available for the following items : Function name Descriptions While printing, the nozzle surface is wiped with a certain interval to remove ROUTINE WIPING...
  • Page 115 Setting Routine operations Set the number of scans by pressing ROU T I N E W I P I NG keys. S C A N COU N T • Set value : 0 to 9990 times • When the ink amount is plenty due to Double printing or the like, make 30 - 50 times is a standard.

  • Page 116: Setting Refreshing Interval In Standby Mode

    Setting Refreshing interval in Standby mode Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically. Select [ROUTINE SETUP] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in the local mode. (2) Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the keys then press the key.

  • Page 117: Setting Cleaning Interval In Standby Mode

    Setting Routine operations Setting Cleaning interval in Standby mode This function is to be executed instead of TUBE WASH after the cleaning solution has been used up. Set the cleaning type and the intervals at which cleaning operation is to be performed. •...

  • Page 118: Other Maintenance Functions

    Other maintenance functions Changing the warning time of wiper replacement The wiper is consumable. The heads are easily soiled in a dusty environment. The heads cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper. Setting the wiper level so that a warning for the wiper replacement period is indicated earlier than the stan- dard depending on the operating environment.

  • Page 119: Setting The Media Remaining Display

    Other maintenance functions Setting the media remaining display Set the media remaining amount display. When the media remaining The media remaining amount is displayed in the remote mode. amount display is turned to (The print length is displayed when a leaf media is used.) "ON"...
  • Page 120 Print the media remaining amount You can print the current media remaining amount. • Set [MEDIA RESIDUAL] to “ON”. ( P.4-29) • When changing the media, it is recommended to print the remaining amount to the currently used media. If you print the media remaining amount in advance, for using the changed media, you can enter the correct value in the screen for entering media remaining amount after detecting the media ( P.2-12).
  • Page 121 Other maintenance functions To use sublimation transfer ink with more stable quality When you print with sublimation transfer ink after you have left this machine, color may change due to color material settling. By shaking the ink cartridge or performing ink filling periodically, the status will be improved. (Before per- forming ink filling, it is necessary to shake the ink cartridge.) When the time to shake the ink cartridge or to perform ink filling has come, a message (warning preventing color material settling) is displayed to inform you of it.

  • Page 122: Set The Interval To Display The Warning Message

    How to shake the ink cartridge To prevent ink from leaking when you shake the cartridge, wear gloves and firmly cover the A part of the upper surface of the cartridge and the B part of the bottom surface of the cartridge with paper towels. Then, shake it more than twenty times right and left so that ink flows inside the cartridge.
  • Page 123 Other maintenance functions Press the key. ROU T I N E S E T U P S u b - I N K WA R N I NG = Press the key to set the operation ROU T I N E S E T U P time.

  • Page 124: If Waste Ink Tank Confirming Message Is Displayed

    If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed Waste ink which was used for cleaning the heads and other parts, gathers in the waste ink tank. Upon the machine, the ink discharging amount is counted by accumulated counting then a message for suggesting the check is displayed when it reaches a certain amount.

  • Page 125: Setup Menu

    Other maintenance functions Check message in Local mode The right message is displayed. < L OC A L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] C h e c k w a s t e i n k < MN T > Check the waste ink tank, and then replace the waste ink tank ( P.4-36) if required.
  • Page 126 Replacing waste ink tank When the right message is displayed, check the waste ink tank < L OC A L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] immediately, and then replace it according to the condition. C h e c k w a s t e i n k <...

  • Page 127: Changing The Ink Set

    Other maintenance functions Close the waste ink tank guard. • Hook the waste ink tank guard in a hole of the machine then lock it. Hole Hook Select [Ink Tank Exchange] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in the local mode. (2) Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the keys then press the key.

  • Page 128: Replacing The Cutter Blade

    Replacing the cutter blade The cutter blade is consumable. When the cutter blade gets dull, replace it with a new one (SPA-0107). • The blade is sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself or anyone else. • Keep the cutter blades away from the reach of children. Be sure to dispose of the worn-out cutter blades according to the applicable national and local laws and regulations.
  • Page 129 Replacing the cutter blade Close the front cover. Press the key. • The machine returns to LOCAL mode. 4-39...
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  • Page 131 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting This section describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trouble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD. Troubleshooting ..............5-2 Power does not turn on ...............5-2 The machine does not start printing ..........5-2 Media get jammed / media is soiled ..........5-3 Image quality is poor ..............5-4...

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure. If still the problem is not solved after troubleshooting, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Power does not turn on In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or computer. Check that the power cable is connected properly.

  • Page 133: Media Get Jammed / Media Is Soiled

    Troubleshooting Media get jammed / media is soiled Media jamming or stained media is considered to be due to the use of an unsuitable media or improper set- ting of media. Is a recommended media used ? Use recommended media. Avoid using any media with curls or bent Is the media not curled or bent ends ? ends.

  • Page 134: Image Quality Is Poor

    This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory. Take remedy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Phenomenon Measures (1) Execute the head cleaning.

  • Page 135: Ink Cartridge Warning Appears

    • Once cartridge trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink cartridge without replacing it for a long time; otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle clogging prevention function. If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer. Displaying the description of ink cartridge trouble The contents of cartridge error are confirmable by the following operations.

  • Page 136: Warning / Error Messages

    Warning / Error Messages If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message. Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error. Warning messages Message Cause Solution Check the front cover and maintenance covers. The front cover or the maintenance C l o s e a c o v e r .

  • Page 137: Warning Messages

    - - - - Y Y K K The ink cartridge is not MIMAKI Replace the cartridge generating the NON - OR I G I N A L I N K genuine.

  • Page 138: Error Messages

    Error messages When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below. If the same error message appears again, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service. Message Cause Solution An error occurred in the circuit...
  • Page 139 Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution Turn off the main power to the machine Any parameter outside the range of and turn it on after a while. * * * * * E R ROR 1 1 * * * * * acceptable numeric values was If the same error message appears again, P A R AME T E R E R ROR...
  • Page 140 D V E I C E CON S T R U C T I ON vice. The head is not MIMAKI genuine. Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again,...
  • Page 141 CHAPTER 6 Appendix This section attaches a list of the specifications and a list of the functions of this printer. Machine specifications............6-2 Ink specifications..............6-4 Sheet for inquiry..............6-5 Warning labels ............... 6-6 Function Flowchart..............6-8...

  • Page 142: Machine Specifications

    Machine specifications Item TS30-1300 Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Print head Specification 1 head 720 x 540dpi 540 or 720 x 720dpi 540 x 900dpi Drawing mode (scan x feed) 540 or 720 x 1080dpi 720 x 1440dpi 1440 x 1440dpi...
  • Page 143 Machine specifications Item TS30-1300 AC100 - 120 ± 10% , AC220 - 240 ± 10% , 50/60Hz ± 1Hz , Power 15A or less Power consumption 300 W or less Available temp. 20 °C to 35 °C Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation) Recomended Guaranteed temp.

  • Page 144: Ink Specifications

    Ink specifications Item When aqueos-color ink is used Supply Dedicated sublimation dye ink cartridge Black ink cartridge Blue ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Color Yellow ink cartridge Light blue ink cartridge Light magenta ink cartridge Ink capacity 220cc / 440cc per cartridge Shelf life The period is printed on the ink cartridge.

  • Page 145: Sheet For Inquiry

    Sheet for inquiry Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine. Fill in the following necessary items, and then fax the sheet to our sales office. Company name Person in charge Telephone number machine model Operating OS Machine information Error message Contents of inquiry...

  • Page 146: Warning Labels

    Warning labels Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office.
  • Page 147 Warning labels Reorder Label M901549 M903330 M903405...

  • Page 148: Function Flowchart

    Function Flowchart < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] w i d t h : * * * * mm OR I G I N S E T UP OR I G I N S E T UP 0 .
  • Page 149 Function Flowchart MED I A RE S I DUA L DRAW < E N T > Only when [MEDIA RESIDUAL] is “ON” NON - OR I G I NA L I NK WRONG I NK I C K i n d o f I N K M - B - - - - K...
  • Page 150 < L OCA L . 1 > [ # 0 1 ] F UNC T I ON SETUP w i d t h : * * * * mm S E T UP < E N T > F UNC T I ON MAINTENANCE MA I N T ENANCE <...
  • Page 151 Function Flowchart To P.6-12 To P.6-18 To P.6-24 To P.6-25 To P.6-26 6-11...
  • Page 152 SETUP S E T UP [ 1 ] [ 1 ] MED I A COMP . S E L EC T : T Y P E . 1 MED I A COMP . < e n t > PR I N T S T AR T TYPE.2 TYPE.3 TYPE.4...
  • Page 153 Function Flowchart End the P L E A S E WA I T [ 1 ] MED I A COMP . printing PR I N T I NG V A L UE -255 ~ 255 [ 1 ] PR I N T MODE [ 1 ] DRA F T QUA L I T Y [ 1 ] DRA F T QUA L I T Y DRA F T q u a l i t y :...
  • Page 154 From P6-12 [ 1 ] SCAN : D r a w . END DRY I NG T I ME < e n t > . 0 s Change the number Move cursor [ 1 ] [ 1 ] A U TO CU T AU TO CU T <...
  • Page 155 Function Flowchart [ 1 ] PR I OR I T Y [ 1 ] PR I OR I T Y [ 1 ] PR I OR I T Y ME D I A COMP . : HOS T PR I N T MODE : HOS T I NK L A Y ERS : HOS T...
  • Page 156 From P6-14 Select ON [ 1 ] [ 1 ] A U TO C L E AN I NG AU TO C L E AN I NG < e n t > S E T UP : ON ON / OFF Select ON [ 1 ] [ 1 ] P r i n t .
  • Page 157 Function Flowchart I N T ERV A L : T Y P E 1 0 0 0 mm : NORMA L Change the number Move cursor I N T ERV A L : T Y P E 1 0 0 0 mm : NORMA L Change the number Move cursor...
  • Page 158 MAINTENANCE MA I N T ENANCE S T . MA I N T ENANCE S T . MA I N T ENA NCE S T . MA I N T ENA NCE < e n t > CARR I AGE OU T <...
  • Page 159 Function Flowchart Close a cover C l o s e a c o v e r RESTART Close a cover C l o s e a c o v e r RESTART F i l l t h e l i q u i d S T .
  • Page 160 From P6-18 MA I N T ENANCE HD . MA I N T ENANCE F I L L I NG UP NOW . HD . MA I N T ENA NCE < e n t > F I L L UP I NK <...
  • Page 161 Function Flowchart * D I SCHARGE * S e t : Wa s h i n g C a r t r i d g e * A B SORP T I ON * 0 0 : 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 0 : 0 0 R e mo v e : C a r t r i d g e s * D I S CHARGE *...
  • Page 162 From P6-20 MA I N T ENANCE ROU T I NE S E T UP ROU T I NE W I P I NG ROU T I NE S E T UP < e n t > ROU T I NE W I P I NG < e n t > SCAN COUN T <...
  • Page 163 Function Flowchart ROU T I NE W I P I NG SCAN COUN T ROU T I NE W I P I NG T EMP . D i f f e r e n c e = 0 ° C Settable except for OFF ROU T I NE S E T UP C L E AN .
  • Page 164 MACHINE SETUP MACH I NE S E T UP DEODOR I Z E F AN DEODOR I Z E F AN DEODOR I Z E F AN < e n t > S TOP T I ME < e n t > S TOP T I ME 2 0 M i n 0 ~ 240 min...
  • Page 165 Function Flowchart MACHINE SETUP2 Only when CONFIRM.FEED is set ON MACH I NE S E T UP 2 CON F I RM . F E ED CON F I RM . F E ED CON F I RM . F E E D <...

  • Page 166: Start Printing

    Function Flowchart INFOMATION I N FOMA T I ON ERROR H I S TORY Error is displayed ERROR H I S TORY < e n t > [ 0 1 ] 1 6 . 0 9 . 2 9 0 8 : 1 8 I N FOMA T I ON [ 0 1 ] 1 6 .
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