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MIMAKI SIJ-320UV Operation Manual

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MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
URL: http://mimaki.com/
D202809-13
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  • Page 1 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http://mimaki.com/ D202809-13 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents CAUTION ..................v DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ............v Requests ....................v Interference to televisions and radios ........... v Foreword ..................v About usable ink ................... v On This Operation manual ..............v Safety Precautions ................vi Symbols ....................vi Warning labels ................xi Chapter 1 Before Use...
  • Page 3 Changing the printing origin .............2-17 Preparing for the Heaters............2-18 Changing the Temperature Settings for the Heaters......2-18 Test Printing ................2-18 Test Printing ..................2-19 Head Cleaning ................2-19 About head cleaning.................2-19 Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result ...2-19 Setting of Media Correction............2-20 Setting of Media Correction .............2-20 Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing ....2-21 Printing Data ................2-22...
  • Page 4 About Information MENU............3-20 Information MENU table ..............3-21 Displaying the Information..............3-21 Displaying the Information of this machine........3-22 Setting a Language..............3-22 Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance ................. 4-2 Precautions for Maintenance..............4-2 About Cleaning Solution..............4-2 Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces............4-2 Cleaning the Platen ................4-2 Cleaning of pre-heater cover and after cover ..................4-3 Cleaning the Media Sensor ..............4-3...
  • Page 5 If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration ....5-4 When media heaves up at feeding .............5-6 Warning / Error Messages ............5-7 Warning messages................5-7 Error messages ................5-12 Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications ................6-2 Machine specifications ...............6-2 Ink specifications ................6-3 Supply item list ...................6-3 Setting orders of ink tanks.............6-4 Sheet for inquiry ................6-5...

  • Page 6: Caution

    Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY printer "SIJ-320UV" . “SIJ-320UV” is a color inkjet printer that can print with UV THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE ink realizing high speed and high image quality.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Understand the notes contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for thoroughly to operate the machine properly. repair. Never repair your machine and ink bottle by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.

  • Page 8: Precautions In Use

    Precautions in Use WARNING Handling the Anti-freezing liquid CAUTION • Use the exclusive Anti-freezing liquid by Mimaki ,or the LED UV cooling device may be damaged. Handling of the power cable • If the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with anti- •...
  • Page 9 UV irradiation and UV power supply units used. Never use those UV devices other than those recommended by Mimaki. We would take no responsibility for any troubles caused through the use of a UV devices not recommended by Mimaki. viii...

  • Page 10: Cautions And Notes

    In such a case, be sure to 320UV genuine ink. clean up the heads. • Do not use the SIJ-320UV genuine ink with other printers, as • When cleaning the ink-station or the heads, make sure to wear doing so may cause damage to such machines.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions Cautions on Installation CAUTION A place exposed to direct On an inclined surface sunlight A place exposed to direct air A place that vibrates flow from an air conditioner or the like. A place where temperature or Around a place where fire humidity varies significantly is used •...

  • Page 12: Warning Labels

    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. Around the caridge...
  • Page 13 Warning labels Reorder Label M905811 M903330 M905980 M907935 M903239 M903404...
  • Page 14 Warning labels xiii...

  • Page 15: Before Use

    Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes the items required to understand before use, such as the name of each part of the machine or the installation procedures. About installing this machine ......1-2 Connecting Cables ........1-8 Where to Install This Machine ..... 1-2 Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ....1-8 Working Environmental Temperature ..

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Gross Model Width Depth Height weight SIJ-320UV 5410mm 995mm 1440mm 850 kg • If the place to install the machine is exposed to strong sunlight around the window, draw a curtain to prevent the machine from being exposed to strong sunlight.

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Use Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of the Machine Platen The printed media is sent out, sliding on the platen. Left side maintenance cover Open the cover in maintenance. Even when the power button is off, keep all covers closed.

  • Page 18: Rear Side And Right Side Of The Machine

    Chapter 1 Before Use Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine Feweding Manual switch Changes the feeding method (AUTO/MANUAL). Clamp lever (rear) Feeding direction switch Interlocks with the clamp lever in the font of this machine. Changes the feeding direction (Forward/Backward/OFF).

  • Page 19: Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 Before Use Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Display Changes over the functions of the Displays the following items: function keys ([FUNC1]–[FUNC3]). • Printer status • Set media width •...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Before Use *2 : Functions assigned to [FUNC1] to [FUNC3] Contents of functions assigned to [FUNC1] to [FUNC3] are described below. Icon Contents Displays “MENU” for setting functions. Displays maintenance functions such as test print, cleaning, etc. Shifts to Remote from LOCAL and starts printing. Displays adjustment functions such as Feed Comp, DROP.POScorrect, etc.

  • Page 21: Pre-Heater

    Chapter 1 Before Use Pre-Heater Media sensor Preheats the media before printing. The media sensor detects the presence of the media. This machine has three media sensors on the pre-heater • During the heating by the pre-heater, the pre- cover (in the rear). heater cover is hot on the backside of this machine.

  • Page 22: Capping Station

    Therefore, the cover should be closed as soon as possible after maintenance is When two or more SIJ-320UV machines are connected to complete. one personal computer, the personal computer may not recognize all the SIJ-320UV machines normally.

  • Page 23: Connecting Power Supply Cable

    HDD is connected via USB, the as below: speed of data output to SIJ-320UV may drop.That can Single-phase 200 to 240 Vac 15A (cannot be used cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left with 100 V system) end during printing.

  • Page 24: Fill Ink In The Ink Tank And Charging

    Chapter 1 Before Use Fill ink in the ink tank Status of ink remaining amount and charging indicator Status of ink Ink near end/ Ink full amount Ink end Fill ink in the ink tank of this machine. Judgment for Adding is Adding is Adding is...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Before Use When charging is complete, remove the IC While checking the ink remaining amount chip. indicator, add ink. • Depending on the ink type, aluminum sheet adheres to the bottle top surface. In such a case, • After charging is complete, be sure to remove and remove it with a cutter.

  • Page 26: Caution In Handling Of Ink Bottles

    Chapter 1 Before Use About IC chip Caution in handling of ink bottles • The IC chip has information of ink color, remaining • If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your amount of ink, expiration data, etc. eyes with a lot of clean running water for at least When filling the ink, insert the IC chip packed with the ink 15 minutes.

  • Page 27: Media

    Waviness may occur on the media and it may Maximum width 3250mm cause media clogging. Minimum width 210mm • Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high-quality printing. Maximum printing width 3200mm Set the heater temperature to meet the When using When using roll characteristics of the media.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Before Use 1-14...

  • Page 29: Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Workflow ............2-2 Test Printing ..........2-18 Turning the Power ON/OFF ......2-3 Test Printing ..........2-19 Head Cleaning ..........2-19 Turning the Power ON ........ 2-3 Turning the Power OFF .......

  • Page 30: Chapter 2 Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Workflow Turning the Power ON/OFF Referring to “Turning the Power ON/OFF” P.2-3). Setting a Media Referring to “Setting a Media” ( P.2-4). Test Printing Referring to “Test Printing” ( P.2-18). Head Cleaning Referring to “Head Cleaning” ( P.2-19).

  • Page 31: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/ Turning the Power OFF When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the power OFF by pressing the power button located on the front side. Turning the Power ON Check the following items when turning the power OFF. •...

  • Page 32: Setting A Media

    Setting a Media For the Adjusting Lever and the Range Distance This machine can be used with a roll media and leaf Lever position Recommended media between platen media. and head For usable media, refer to P.1-13 “Usable sizes of media”. Vinyl Standard 1.7mm 0.3mm or less (PVC film)

  • Page 33: Setting A Roll Media

    Set the roll guide for right and left. Setting a roll media • Narrow roll media may slip on the wide media set area and feeding cannot be performed properly. For setting a narrow roll media, refer to "Setting a narrow roll media"( P.2-9) When using a take-up device, it is recommended...
  • Page 34 On the backside of unit, set the feeding Set the feeding manual switch to "Manual", device. and pull the media a little longer. • Pull the media out of the roll so that the media can be grasped from the front of the machine. Feeding manual Feeding direction switch switch...
  • Page 35 Push down the clamp lever to hold the media. Feed the media to the tension bar. (1) Pressing the [] key, feed the media until the tension bar at the rolling side is being hidden. Clamp lever • Check the media end is not caught into the slot on the platen, and feed the media.
  • Page 36 Press to feed the media about 10 cm, Hold the media with the media press and then release the lock of the tension gently. bar. • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side. •...

  • Page 37: Setting A Narrow Roll Media

    About entering media remaining Setting a narrow roll media amount When you use narrow roll media (up to 1.6m), set the When you set [Media remaining amount display] to “ON” media on the narrow roll holder. P.3-14), you are prompted to enter the media remaining amount after completing the setting of the •...
  • Page 38 Tighten the fixing screw of roll holder R. Remove the roll tables • To remove a roll table, raise its near side and pull out the table obliquely upward as shown in the Set the roll tables as shown in the figure figure.
  • Page 39 Pull out the roll media out. Raise the tension bar on the front side to the highest position, and lock the bar. (1) Raise the clamp lever from the front of this machine. (2) Pull out the roll media gently. Tension bar Lock Feed the media to the tension bar.
  • Page 40 (2) In the same manner, fix the left side and right Hold the media with the media press side of the media. gently. • Pull roll media evenly for right and left, check • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the that there is no slack or waviness on the right end pinch roller to the right side.

  • Page 41: Setting Two Narrow Roll Media (Twin Rolls)

    Add the attached media press to hold the Setting two narrow roll media two media. (twin rolls) (1) Remove the left side maintenance cover. • Rotate the screws under the left side Pay attention to the following when printing on maintenance cover (for three positions) to the twin rolls.
  • Page 42 Move the roll holder C to the center of this Set media in the roll holder. machine, and the roller holders R and L to • Set the media one by one. the right and left ends of this machine (1) Set the roll tables as shown in the figure and respectively.
  • Page 43 Raise the clamp lever in the rear side of Push down the clamp lever. this machine and Insert the roll media. • Check that the roll media are drawn out almost evenly by lightly pulling several points of the media, and then lower the clamp lever. •...

  • Page 44: Setting Leaf Media

    Push down the clamp lever and close the Setting leaf media front cover. Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained • Set the media straight. with the roll holders. Open the front cover and raise the clamp lever.

  • Page 45: Changing The Printing Origin

    Changing the printing origin The position of the printing origin can be changed. In Local, press • It enters into the origin setting mode. Press to set the origin to a desired position. Origin Origin (Length) (Width) • Select the carriage and media, moving the point with [][][][].

  • Page 46: Preparing For The Heaters

    Preparing for the Heat- Test Printing Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging defects such as nozzle missing (slight touching of ink or nozzle missing). Changing the Temperature Settings Relationship between head row and for the Heaters test pattern Set the heater temperature.

  • Page 47: Test Printing

    Head Cleaning Test Printing Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging About head cleaning defects such as nozzle missing (slight touching of ink or nozzle missing). Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning In addition, you can select the orientation of the test depending on the status.

  • Page 48: Setting Of Media Correction

    Setting of Media Cor- Press to enter resolution. • Here enter the resolution in the scanning direction rection (Y direction) of the media. • Enter a resolution matching the data printed Correct the media feed amount to match the type of usually.

  • Page 49: Correct The Ink Drop Position For Bidirectional Printing

    Correct the ink drop In the same way as in Step 6, enter a position for bidirec- correction value of Pattern 2, and press the key. tional printing Press the key several times to end the setting. When the condition for printing (media thickness/ink type/ etc.) has been changed, perform the following operation to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi) •...

  • Page 50: Printing Data

    Printing Data Start printing. • The printing speed may change, depending on the width of the set media or the position of the Starting a Printing Operation print origin even when the same data is printed. This is because of a difference in resolution. •...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Extended Functions This chapter describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. About Setup MENU........3-2 Setting Time..........3-14 Setting Unit (Temperature/ Length) ....3-14 Setup MENU table ........3-3 Setting a Key Buzzer ........3-15 Setting of Media Correction......

  • Page 52: About Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Setup About Setup MENU On Setup MENU, you can set the print conditions to match the media you usually use. : Press this to select SETTING MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to use the adjust function. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 53: Setup Menu Table

    Chapter 3 Setup Setup MENU table • For each setting item below, you can set it so that the machine may operate according to the value specified when you printed from your RIP software in the connected host PC. • Set Item : DRYING Time/ Vacuum Fan •...

  • Page 54: Setting Of Media Correction

    Chapter 3 Setup Press the key twice to print the Setting of Media Correction correction pattern. Correct the media feed amount to match the type of media you are using. Check the correction pattern and enter a If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may correction value.

  • Page 55: If The Positions Of Dots Shift

    Chapter 3 Setup If the Positions of Dots Shift... Setting the Heater When the condition for printing (Distance of the platen and This machine is equipped with a pre-heater on its the head /media thickness/media type/etc.) has been backside, and contains a print heater to keep the ink at an changed, perform the following operation to correct the appropriate temperature.

  • Page 56: Setting Of Logical Seek

    Chapter 3 Setup Press the key in (MENU) Setting of Logical Seek Local. The head’s operation varies depending on the Logical • Setup MENU appears. Seek settings, as shown in the figure below. Press to select “Logical Seek”, Movement of heads when Logical Seek is “Media”. and press the key.

  • Page 57: Setting Of Left And Right Margins

    Chapter 3 Setup  To adjust the amount of light in the "AUTO" Setting of Left and Right Margins settings Set a non-printing area along the left and right edges of Press the key in (MENU) the media. Local. The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set •...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Setup Change the pattern according to the scan Press the key. direction for printing. • The curing level differs depending on the pattern. If you want to increase the level of ink curing, try Press to select “Light Level”, patterns one after another, starting with the and press the key.

  • Page 59: Setting Of Refresh

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting of Refresh Setting of Print Speed Sets the interval of refresh performed during printing. Changes the media feeding speed and scanning spped in printing. Press the key in (MENU) Press the key in (MENU) Local. Local. •...

  • Page 60: Setting Of Maps4

    If performing media correction does not resolve feeding You can set the machine so that it counts the number of stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) printed files or the length or time has been completed, and function to disperse the pass boundary to make the performs cleaning automatically if required.

  • Page 61: Setting Interval Wiping

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting Interval wiping When a set time has elapsed, the machine automatically wipes the nozzle surfaces of the head to remove any ink droplets attached to the surfaces. In case that deflection, nozzle missing, or symptom which ink droplets fall down occurred, set the interval between each operation shorter.

  • Page 62: About Machine Setup Menu

    About Machine Setup MENU Common settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Machine settings. : Press this to select Machine Setup MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item.

  • Page 63: Machine Setup Menu Table

    Chapter 3 Mchine setting Machine Setup MENU table Function name Set value Default Meaning When no operation has been performed for the NONE/ AUTO Power-off ( P.3-13) 30min set time, the power supply is automatically 10 ~ 600min turned “OFF”. You can set the operation method when the ON/ Feeding Unit ( P.3-13)

  • Page 64: Setting The Display Of Media Remain

    Setting the Display of Media Remain Setting Time Whether the screen displays the remaining amount of a You can set time of your country (time difference). media is set. Press the (MENU) in Local. the remaining amount of a media is When the media displayed in Remote.

  • Page 65: Setting A Key Buzzer

    Setting the Display of Media Detec- Setting a Key Buzzer tion You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key. Set the following two items in media detection settings. Press the (MENU) in Local. When loading the media, set whether Setting of Media to detect the media width automatically Detection...

  • Page 66: Initializing The Settings

    Initializing the Settings You can return the setting of “SETUP”, “Maintenance” and “Machine Setup” to the status before shipment. Press the (MENU) in Local. Press to select “Machine Setup”, and press the key. Press the (<<) . Press to select “Reset” , and press the key.

  • Page 67: About Nozzle Check Menu

    About Nozzle Check MENU Set operations concerning the nozzle missing detection function. : Press this to select Nozzle Check MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item. : Press this to confirm a setting, etc..

  • Page 68: Printing Check Flow

    Printing Check Flow Nozzle check is conducted according to the following flow at the start of printing. • Turn the “Printing Check” setting ON to be enabled. • Only perform Retry Count and Printing Check settings when the settings are enabled. nozzle check ...

  • Page 69: Setting The Printing Check

    Press to select retry count, and Setting the Printing Check press the key. Select ON when you want to conduct nozzle check at the Setting value: 0 to 3 start of online printing. Press the key several times to Press the (MENU) in Local.

  • Page 70: About Information Menu

    About Information The information of this machine can be confirmed. The following items can be confirmed as machine MENU information. : Press this to select Information MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen. : Use these to select a setting item.

  • Page 71: Information Menu Table

    Information MENU table Item Description WIPING This displays how many wipings have been done. PRINT Length This displays the total length of the printing done to date. USAGE PRINT AREA This displays the total area of the printing done to date. USE TIME This displays the total time for which the machine has been used to date.

  • Page 72: Displaying The Information Of This Machine

    Setting a Language Displaying the Information of this machine You can change the displayed language. Press the key in Local. Press the (MENU) (<<) key in Local. The information is displayed sequentially • Language MENU appears. with the key . Press to select language, and •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the methods for the daily care, the maintenance of the ink unit etc. Maintenance ..........4-2 When nozzle missing Cannot Be Solved ..4-13 Precautions for Maintenance ......

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces When the exterior surfaces of the machine are stained, Maintain the machine regularly or as necessary so that its dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent accuracy will be maintained and it can continue to be diluted with water, squeeze it, and wipe the surfaces with used for a long time.

  • Page 75: Cleaning Of Pre-Heater Cover And After Cover

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning of pre-heater cover and Cleaning the Media Sensor after cover The media sensors are located on the platen in the backside (3 places) and the bottom surface of the head (1 The pre-heater cover and the after cover are easy to be place).

  • Page 76: Cleaning The Media Press

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Media Press When the media press is covered with lint, dust, etc., a media cannot be fed normally during printing or dust sticks to the nozzles, which may result in abnormal printing. Clean the media press regularly with a dry cloth or paper towel.

  • Page 77: About Maintenance Menu

    About Maintenance MENU This provides various settings for doing maintenance on the machine. The following items can be set in Maintenance settings. : Press this to select Maintenance MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to use the maintenance function. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 78: Maintenance Menus At-A-Glance

    Maintenance MENUs at-a-glance Item Set value Meaning For carrying out maintenance on the carriage and station periphery. Carriage Out Moves the carriage out, for carrying out cleaning of the cap periphery, P.4-7) head, wipers, etc. Nozzle Wash Soaks the nozzle surfaces in maintenance cleaning fluid, for carrying 1 to 15min P.4-13) out recovery from nozzle missing or bent.

  • Page 79: Maintaining The Capping Station

    Maintaining the Cap- Press to select “CARRIAGE OUT”, and press the key. ping Station Press to select “Station”, and press the key. Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping • Press the [ENTER] key in the Execution Check station.
  • Page 80 Clean the wiper and bracket. Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. • Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for • Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap maintenance.

  • Page 81: Washing The Ink Discharge Passage

    Suction the cleaning solution into a Washing the Ink Discharge Passage syringe and squirt about three syringes Wash the ink discharge passage on a regular basis (once worth of solution into each cap. every 2 - 3 months) to prevent ink coagulation from clogging the passage.

  • Page 82: When The Machine Is Not Used For A Long Time (Custody Wash)

    When the Machine Is Not Used for a Right side Long Time (Custody Wash) maintenance cover When the machine is not going to be used for a week or more, use the cleaning function for custody to clean the head nozzles and ink discharge passage.After this, keep the machine in custody.
  • Page 83 Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for Close the right side maintenance cover maintenance, using a dropper. and press the key. • Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before • After the idle absorbing operation has been the solution overflows from the cap.

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Ink Head And The Area Around It

    Cleaning the Ink Head Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a clean stick. and the Area around It • Never rub the nozzles. Clean the side surface of the head (shown in Because head employs very precise deep gray) with a clean stick.

  • Page 85: When Nozzle Missing Cannot Be Solved

    When nozzle missing Open the right side maintenance cover. (1) Rotate the screws under the right side Cannot Be Solved maintenance cover (for three positions) to the left and remove them. (2) Hold the bottom of the right side When nozzle missing cannot be solved even after the maintenance cover and pull it to the front.

  • Page 86: Nozzle Recovery Function

    Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for Nozzle Recovery Function maintenance, using a dropper. Nozzle Recovery: When nozzles missing can not be • Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before improved at specific points, other good nozzles can be the solution overflows from the cap.
  • Page 87 Select the Nozzle line that needs Nozzle Press the key several times to Recovery by pressing , and press end the setting. key. • Up to 10 nozzles can be registered per 1 nozzle line. • Even if you use this function, time required for Head No.

  • Page 88: Automatic Maintenance Function

    Clear the set value Setting the Refreshing level Press the (MENU) in Local. For nozzle clogging prevention, set the amount of some ink to be discharged from the nozzle. Press to select “Maintenance”, Press the (MENU) in Local. and press the key.

  • Page 89: Discarding Waste Ink

    Discarding waste ink Return the empty waste ink tank to the original position. • Reinsert the tube pulled out. • Discard the waste ink in the waste ink tank every day. If left for a long time, the ink in the waste ink tank may be cured or overflow.

  • Page 90: For Waste Ink Remaining Management

    For waste ink remaining management In this machine informing the remaining amount of the waste ink tank (as a guide) \^on the display. Amount of waste ink 0-9% of the waste ink has accumulated in the tank 10-29% of the waste ink has accumulated in the tank 30-49% of the waste ink has accumulated in the tank...

  • Page 91: Adjust The Waste Ink

    Adjust the waste ink Amount of waste ink that is displayed on the display is only a "guideline". The amount may be different from the amount acutally accumulated. Press key twice to display the (WASTE INK) to [FUNC2] Press (WASTE INK) Press to adjust the amount of waste ink...

  • Page 92: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing consum- Insert a new wiper. • Insert a new wiper by holding its both ends. ables • There is no direction to the wipers. They can be inserted with either side facing forward. Replacing the wiper The wiper is consumable.When the warning message "Replace a WIPER"...

  • Page 93: Replacing The Mist Fan Filter (H Fan Filter)

    Remove the H fan filter cover at the right Replacing the Mist Fan Filter (H fan side of the carriage. filter) • Remove the screw on the H fan filter cover before Replace it once a month. removing the cover. Press the (TEST PRINT/CLEANING) , and press the...

  • Page 94: Replace The Ink Tank

    (1) Remove the ink filter attached to the ink tank. Replace the ink tank • Loosen the joints on the top of the ink filter, and remove the filter. To keep the ink in good quality in the ink tank, you need to replace the ink tank annually.

  • Page 95: Replacing The Cap Absorber

    Remove the plates (front and rear) Replacing the cap absorber retaining the absorber. Replace once a year or when ink is adhering to approximately 50% of absorber surface. Press the (TEST PRINT/CLEANING) , and press the key in Local. Press to select “Station”, and press the key.

  • Page 96: Refilling Antifreeze Mixed Water

    To cool the LED UV unit, put antifreeze mixed water into the cooling water tank in the cooling device. • Use the recommended antifreeze liquid(SPC- 0394) by Mimaki. If not, the cooling device may be broken. (Supplied antifreeze liquid :1000cc x 2 bottles) •...

  • Page 97: Refill Antifreeze Mixed Water

    Refill antifreeze mixed water If an error of lack of water, refill antifreeze mixed water. To fill up its capacity, about 200cc refill is required. Made mixed water (antifreeze liquid: 1, water: 2) in the attached reservoir and move it to the attached syringe. Uncover the feed-water inlet and the air vent.
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  • Page 99 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trou- ble 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 ................5-3 Nozzle is clogged ................5-3...

  • Page 100: Chapter 5 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 101: Media Get Jammed / Media Is Soiled

    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 102: Ink Tank Warning Appears

    “Maintenance”, missing prevention function. and press the key. If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be • Maintenance MENU appears. repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer. Press to select “Air PG”, and Displaying the description of ink bottle press the key.
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Press the key. Press to select “RETRY” or “END”. • It informs of ◎ ahead of the selected item. Press the [ENTER] key after confirming ◎ is attached • To finish work, select “END”, press the A key, and ahead of “Start”.

  • Page 104: When Media Heaves Up At Feeding

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When media heaves up at feeding We call the status of heaving media at feeding “cockling”. When media cockling occurs, check the following items: Note/ checking items Measures Checking media set status (1) Check that the media is set straight and reset it. Adjusting heater temperature (1) Upper pre-heaters’...

  • Page 105: Warning / Error Messages

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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 Errors when performing operations Message Cause Solution • Return to the LOCAL screen, check the ERROR 901 Operation error error...
  • Page 106 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message displayed in LOCAL Message Cause Solution • Check the ink bottle for the supply path INK ERROR An ink error occurred. corresponding to the indicated color. InkOverflow:MCYK Ink has entered the air tank. • Perform “SUBTANK” of the maintenance. P.5-4) The sub tank sensor High does not change Even if you perform, if the same message...
  • Page 107 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Check if the media setting is set to ROLL when the take-up device is not used. • Check if the taking-up direction switch and the taking-up manual switch are set correctly. ( P.2-6,P.2-7) •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution An abnormality occurred in the feeding FEEDING ENC WRONG • Turn off the main power to the machine encoder. and turn it on after a while. The destination of the feeding unit is Even if you perform, if the same message Feeding Connect wrong.
  • Page 109 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Use cooling equipment to lower the room temperature to a specified range. • Wait until the machine cools down. MACHINE TEMP./H ***°C The machine is hot. • Even if you perform, if the same message is displayed, contact a distributor in your district, our office or our call center.

  • Page 110: Error Messages

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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...
  • Page 111 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 186 HDC OVERFLOW [12 ] ERROR 186 HDC UNDERFLOW [12 ] Ink discharge control error ERROR 187 HDC SLEW RATE [12 ] ERROR 188 HDC MEMORY [12 ] ERROR 18a Main PCB V_CORE •...
  • Page 112 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Check if the media setting is set to ROLL when the take-up device is not used. • Check if the taking-up direction switch and the taking-up manual switch are set correctly. • Check that the media can be taken up to the take-up unit.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 432 Take-up device connection destination Take-UP Connect error ERROR 433 Feeding device connection destination Feeding Connect error ERROR 436 Take-up fuse blown Take-UP Fuse Err ERROR 437 Feeding fuse blown Feeding Fuse Err ERROR 442 Abnormal voltage of the take-up unit Take-UP Voltage...
  • Page 114 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Perform “SUBTANK” of the maintenance. P.5-4) Also make sure the ink remaining in the ERROR 61b Ink could not be supplied to the subtank. ink bottle. ( P.1-10) SUPPLY INK :1234 Even if you perform, it may be displayed, contact your local distributor to call for service.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Turn off the main power, and wait an hour or more before turning it back on. If control became impossible after the error was displayed, the following mes- sage is displayed. ERROR 716 The ink heater is too hot.
  • Page 116 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-18...
  • Page 117 Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine. Specifications ...................6-2 Machine specifications ..............6-2 Ink specifications ................6-3 Supply item list .................6-3 Setting orders of ink tanks ..............6-4 Sheet for inquiry ................6-5...

  • Page 118: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications Machine specifications Item Specifications Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Print head Specification 4 heads: 2-layered staggered arrangement in 2-line 300x600:Bi/Uni 2 / 4/ 6/ 8 pass (only normal mode) 300x900:Bi/Uni 6/ 8/ 12/ 16 pass (only normal mode) Single-layer 600x900:Bi/Uni 12/ 16/ 24 pass Drawing mode...

  • Page 119: Ink Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix Item Specifications Weight Printer main unit 850 kg Outside dimen- Printer main unit 5410 mm(W) x 995 mm(D) x 1440mm(H) sions *1. Only when tarpaulin media are used. *2. Only when PVC media are used. *3. Without deflection of the roll when it is retained at both ends. *4.

  • Page 120: Setting Orders Of Ink Tanks

    Chapter 6 Appendix Setting orders of ink tanks The setting value and the setting orders of the ink tanks differ depending on the ink type you use. • Refill the ink matching the label. Do not refill the ink different in color from the label. Label...

  • Page 121: Sheet For Inquiry

    Chapter 6 Appendix Sheet for inquiry Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine. Fill in the following necessary items, and fax the sheet to our sales office. Company name Person in charge Telephone number machine model Operating OS Machine information Error message...
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  • Page 123 SIJ-320UV Operation Manual August, 2016 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D202809-13-31082016...
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