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MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
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D203043-12
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  • Page 1 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http://mimaki.com/ D203043-12 Original instructions...

  • 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 CDRH REGULATION ................v Foreword ..................vi On this operation manual ..............vi For safe operation ................vi Symbols ....................
  • Page 3 Setting the media .................2-4 Set the media in another method ............2-6 Test printing .................2-7 Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink ..2-8 Head Cleaning ................2-8 About head cleaning................2-8 Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result .... 2-8 Printing an image from source data ..........2-9 Starting the printing operation ............
  • Page 4 Setting a LANGUAGE ..............3-25 Setting a Ionizer (Option) ..............3-25 Recognize connection options ............3-25 Initializing the Settings..............3-25 About NOZZLE CHECK MENU ..........3-26 INFORMATION MENU table............3-26 Printing Check Flow ................ 3-27 Printing Operations at “Nozzle Missing” Judgment and Error Occurrence..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................5-2 Power does not turn on ..............5-2 The machine does not start printing ..........5-2 Image quality is poor ................. 5-2 Nozzle is clogged ................5-3 Ink bottle warning appears ..............5-3 When the ink leakage occurs ............5-3 Warning / Error Messages ............5-4 Warning messages................

  • Page 6: Caution

    The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE under improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU...

  • Page 7: Foreword

    Foreword Foreword For safe operation Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI “UJF- Symbols 3042MkII/6042MkII ” model of UV ink jet printer. UV Inkjet Printer UJF-3042MkII/6042MkII uses ultraviolet Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe ray curing ink (UV ink).
  • Page 8 MIMAKI for (2) If mounting a valve on the exhaust outlet, repair. be sure to open the valve when using the •...
  • Page 9 For safe operation Never do the following WARNING Abnormal event occurs WARNING • If the machine is used under an abnormal condition where the machine produces smoke Do not disassemble or remodel the machine or unpleasant smell, fire or electric shocks can •...

  • Page 10: Precautions For Use

    For safe operation WARNING CAUTION • Be sure to wear goggles and gloves for Ink bottles handling the antifreeze liquid. • If the ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in a place of use for three hours or more and use it.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 For safe operation 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 13: Safety Interlock

    For safe operation Safety interlock This machine is equipped with interlocks to terminate the operation for your safety when the cover opens during printing etc. (red circle parts in the figure below). Front cover *1: Although the carriage stops when you open the front cover, the interlock is not activated.

  • Page 14: Position Of The Warning Label

    Position of the warning label Position of the warning label Warning labels are adhered on this machine. Be sure to fully understand the warnings given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illegible or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office.
  • Page 15 Position of the warning label Order No. Label Order No. Label (1)M903330 (7)M913694 (2)M913419 (8)M913425 (3)M913563 (9)M913706 (UJF-6042MkII) (4)M913565 (10)M903239 (UJF-3042MkII) (5)M907935 (11)M913610 (6)M913423...

  • Page 16: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Serial No. covered AABCDEEE AA: S4, B: 0 to 9, C: any alpha-numeric, D: any alphabet, EEE: 001 to 999 Manufacturer MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3, Shigeno-otsu, Tomi, Nagano, 389-0512, JAPAN Authorised Compiler in the Community MIMAKI EUROPE B.V. Stammerdijk 7E 1112 AA Diemen, The Netherlands...

  • Page 17: 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. Installing the machine ........1-2 Connecting the cables......... 1-10 Where to install the machine ....... 1-2 Connecting the USB2.0 interface cable ..1-10 Moving this machine ........

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Chapter 1 Before Use  Before moving this machine, install the Installing the machine handles for transporting. (two places) Insert the handles into this machine, and fix them tightening screws. Where to install the machine Secure sufficient space for installation before assembling this machine.

  • Page 19: Configuration And Function

    Chapter 1 Before Use Configuration and Function Front Ink supply unit Front cover Insert ink bottles here. Open and close this cover when P.1-12) replacing or setting the media. Carriage ( P.1-4) The carriage is provided with the print head. Maintenance Cover Open the cover during maintenance.

  • Page 20: Rear

    Chapter 1 Before Use Rear EMERGENCY SWITCH One EMERGENCY switch is placed on the front face of USB socket the unit and one is placed on the right side in the rear part Connect USB of the cover. interface cable. When stopping the machine for safety reason, press the switch.

  • Page 21: Indicator Light Unit

    Chapter 1 Before Use Indicator light unit The indicator light unit shows the status of the machine in the three colors light. • Indicator light unit on 3042MkII is optional. • To your use this option, you will need a mounting work by our service engineers. Please note that the optional accessories can not be attached by the customer.

  • Page 22: Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 Before Use Operation Panel The operation panel is used for setting of printing method and each operation. Changes over the functions of the function keys ([FUNC1]–[FUNC3]). Display Displays the following items: Press this to set various functions or •...
  • Page 23 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. Executes data clear.

  • Page 24: About Table

    Chapter 1 Before Use About table It is necessary to adjust the table height depending on the media thickness because various media can be set for printingprinting. The specification of each table is as less: Table UJF-3042MkII UJF-6042MkII Acceptable media 5kg and less 8kg and less weight...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Before Use • UJF-6042MkII Vacuum Table • A tap hole ( ○ ) can be used by the jig. • B tap hole may be deleted without notice. • Do not protrude the jig from the edge of the table.

  • Page 26: Instructions For Using The Table

    Chapter 1 Before Use Connecting the cables Instructions for using the table When using jigs, set the width to A and the depth to Connecting the USB2.0 interface 464mm or less. If you exceed the dimensions above, the table cannot be cable moved.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Lan Cable

    Chapter 1 Before Use  Notes on peripheral devices in USB high speed mode  If connecting directly to the printer When a peripheral device (USB memory or USB HDD) to be operated in USB high speed mode is connected to the same personal computer that a UJF-3042MkII/6042MkII machine is connected to, the USB device may not be recognized.

  • Page 28: About Ink Bottle

    • Never refill the ink bottles with ink. This may result in troubles. Light cyan(only for 6042MkII) MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any Light magenta(only for 6042MkII) damage caused by the use of the ink bottles refilled with ink.

  • Page 29: Setting Ink Bottles

    Chapter 1 Before Use Setting ink bottles • After the cap is removed, if a seal is attached to the mouse of the bottle, open the seal using a cutter knife. When opening the seal, make four slices (eight sections) as shown in the figure below Take out the ink bottle, and slowly shake it and fold the flaps into the bottle.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Before Use (2) Tighten the specialized cap using the Set the ink bottle on the tank. tightening jig. • Set the ink bottle while moving the lever on the tank completely to the right. Tightening jig • Do not ever rotate the ink bottle at all after setting it into the tank.
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 Before Use Replace the ink bottle About IC chip • The IC chip has information of IC chip • Be sure to use protective goggles. ink color, remaining amount of Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] ink, expiration data, etc.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Before Use If the light-blocking cover comes off Use the wiping filter to wipe off any ink. If the light-blocking cover comes off, light striking the inside of the tank can result in the ink curing. Perform the following procedures if the light-blocking cover comes off.

  • Page 33: About Media

    Chapter 1 Before Use About Media About ink expiration date The ink bottle has its expiration date. The sizes of media that can be used and the method of You can use the bottle in two months after the expiration handling are described here.

  • Page 34: Menu Mode

    Chapter 1 Before Use Menu mode This machine has three modes. Each mode is described below.  Local Local is a mode in printing preparation state. All keys are available. Receiving of data from the computer is allowed, however, printing is not executed. The following operations are allowed in the local.

  • Page 35: Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Operation flow ..........2-2 Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result ..........2-8 Turning the Power ON/OFF ......2-3 Printing an image from source data ....2-9 Turning the Power ON ........

  • Page 36: Chapter 2 Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Operation flow Turning the Power ON See “Turning the Power ON” ( P.2-3) Setting the media See “Setting the media” ( P.2-4) Test printing See “Test printing” ( P.2-7) Head Cleaning See “Head Cleaning” ( P.2-8) Printing an image from source See “Printing an image from source data”...

  • Page 37: Turning The Power On/Off

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power OFF When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the Turning the Power ON power OFF by pressing the [END/POWER] key. Check the following items when turning the power OFF. •...

  • Page 38: Setting The Media

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting the media Cautions about Turning the Power OFF  Do not turn the main power switch OFF. • The peripheral parts of the media could roll up due When the main power switch is ON, the power to heat.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Change the Table Height Attach the table spacer. Depending on the media thickness, change the height of the table. Work height 53 mm or less 53 to 103 mm 103 to 153 mm 2 pieces 1 piece Table spacer none Attach the assembled table on the main...

  • Page 40: Set The Media In Another Method

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Changing origin Set the media in another method The default origin position can be changed by pressing You can lower the table to set media more easily. JOG keys [][][][]. • The origin can also be changed from "ORIGIN Press the key in (MENU)

  • Page 41: Test Printing

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Test printing Check result of printing. • When the result is normal, finish the operation. P.2-9) Make test printing in the specified direction to check • When the result is abnormal, execute head whether there is nozzle clogging or other printing failures cleaning.

  • Page 42: Perform Test Printing With The Test Pattern For Checking White Ink

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Head Cleaning Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink About head cleaning It makes easier to check if print the background to the white ink locations in the pattern. Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning depending on the status.

  • Page 43: Printing An Image From Source Data

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Printing an image from Taking out the media after completion of printing. source data (1) When you made vacuum ON, Press the [FUNC1] (VACUUM) to turn the adsorption OFF. Starting the printing operation (Only for UJF-6042MkII) •...

  • Page 44: Checking Printing Data That Is Being Received Or Has Been Received

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Checking printing data that is being received or has been received When printing is interrupted or print data is received on the local mode, the warning message "DATA REMAIN" appears on the display. At this time, if you press the [FUNC3] (REMOTE) migrate to the remote, printing is started or restarted.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Setup This chapter describes the various setting of this machine. About Head Height MENU ......3-2 About MACHINE SETUP MENU ....3-14 Head Height MENU table......3-2 MACHINE SETUP MENU table....3-15 Setting the Media Thickness ....... 3-3 Setting a AUTO Power-off ......3-16 Setting the HEAD GAP .......

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup About Head Height MENU On SETUP MENU, you can set the print conditions to match the media you usually use. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select Head Height MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 47: Setting The Media Thickness

    Chapter 3 Setup Press to select the mode, and Setting the Media Thickness press the key. If the media thickness is changed, Table Height is also • Set value: ON, OFF changed. • When ON is selected: You can select the behavior. Press the (MENU) Select one from the three types below:...

  • Page 48: About Origin Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Setup About ORIGIN SETUP MENU Common settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Origin settings. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select ORIGIN SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 49: Setting The X Offset (Rem)

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting the X offset (REM) Setting the X offset (LOC) Use the following steps to accurately set the X origin of Use the following steps to accurately set the X origin of the online print. the built-in pattern such as test print. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL.

  • Page 50: Setting The Z Origin

    Changing the origin using the JOG Setting the Z origin keys You can also change the origin using the JOG keys. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL. Changing with the JOG keys Press to select “SET ORIGIN” , and press the key.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Setup...

  • 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. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : 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 : FEED COMP./INK LAYER/Logical Seek/REFRESH •...

  • Page 54: Setting Of Media Correction

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting of Media Correction Setting of LOGICAL SEEK A pattern for media correction is printed and a feeding The head’s operation varies depending on the LOGICAL rate is corrected. SEEK settings, as shown in the figure below. •...

  • Page 55: Setting Of Ink Layers

    Chapter 3 Setup Press the (>>) . Setting of INK LAYERS Set the number of times for over painting. Press to select “UV MODE” , and Press the (3 times) (MENU) press the key. key in LOCAL. Press to select a set value, and •...

  • Page 56: Setting Of Fan Mode

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting of FAN MODE Setting of PRINT FLUSHING LEVEL You can set whether the vacuum function to fix the media When using a clear acrylic jig and so on, the ink may set on the table is performed automatically or you perform splash on the print result as the ink on the nozzles it manually.

  • Page 57: Setting Of Maps4

    Setting of MAPS4 end the setting. If performing media correction does not resolve feeding stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) function to disperse the pass boundary to make the feeding stripes less visible. Press the...

  • Page 58: Setting Of The Misregistration Adjust

    Chapter 3 Setup Press to select the resolution to Setting of the Misregistration adjust adjust , and press the key. It is used when the mis-registration occurs at printing the Feed direction: 600dpi/900dpi/1200dpi color/spot color version. Scan direction ： 600dpi/1200dpi Press to select “Print”...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Setup 3-15...

  • Page 60: About Machine Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Machine setting About MACHINE SETUP MENU Common settings are functions for using this machine easily. The following items can be set in Machine settings. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select MACHINE SETUP MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 61: Machine Setup Menu Table

    Chapter 3 Machine setting MACHINE SETUP MENU table Function name Set value Default Meaning If no operation is input for the specified period of AUTO Power-off OFF / 10min to 600min 30min time, the power is automatically turned off. TIME ( P.3-18) +4h ~ -20h Japan time...

  • Page 62: Setting A Auto Power-Off

    Chapter 3 Machine setting Setting a AUTO Power-off Setting Time When no operation has been performed for the set time, You can set time of your country (time difference). the power supply is automatically turned “OFF”. Press the (MENU) (>>) Press the (MENU) in LOCAL.

  • Page 63: Setting A Key Buzzer

    Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, Press the (MENU) (>>) check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki key in LOCAL. Engineering (http://mimaki.commimaki.com/download/). • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. Press the (MENU) (>>)

  • Page 64: Setting Event Mail Function

    Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki • To reflect network setting, once turn off the power Engineering (http://mimaki.com/download/).
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Machine setting Set the event to send an event mail Set the e-mail address Press the Press the (MENU) (>>) (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. key in LOCAL. • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. Press to select “EVENT MAIL”...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Machine setting Set the server Press to select “USER NAME” , and press the key. Press the (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. Press to set User Name, • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. and press the key. •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Machine setting Send a test e-mail Press the (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. • MACHINE SETUP MENU will be displayed. Press to select “EVENT MAIL” , and press the key. Press the key. (>>) • “TRANSMIT TEST EXECUTE” will be displayed. Press the key.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Machine setting • The sent result of the test e-mail is the result of e-mail sending process performed by this machine to the e-mail server. It does not indicate that the e-mail was received at the address. • If the spam e-mail filter etc. has been set in the terminal in which e-mails are received, even if “Sending has been completed”...

  • Page 69: Setting A Language

    Chapter 3 Machine setting Setting a LANGUAGE Recognize connection options You can change the displayed language. Recognize the option when installing the Kebab option. Press the (MENU) (>>) key Press the (MENU) (>>) key in LOCAL. in LOCAL. Press to select “MACHINE Press to select “MACHINE SETUP”, and press the...

  • Page 70: About Nozzle Check Menu

    Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Informationa About NOZZLE CHECK MENU Set operations concerning the nozzle missing detection function. UJF-3042MkII is displayed only when the NCU option is installed. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select NOZZLE CHECK MENU, or to switch to the previous screen.

  • Page 71: Printing Check Flow

    Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Information 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 72: Setting The Printing Check

    Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Informationa Setting the Printing Check Setting the NOZZLE RECOVERY Select ON when you want to conduct nozzle check at the set this if you want to conduct automatic nozzle recovery start of online printing. when nozzle missing is detected. Press the (MENU) (3 times)
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Confirming Machine Information 3-29...

  • Page 74: About Information Menu

    Chapter 3 Information Menu About INFORMATION MENU The information of this machine can be confirmed. The following items can be confirmed as machine information. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select INFORMATION MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 75: Displaying The Information

    Displaying the Information Press the (MENU) key in LOCAL. times) • INFORMATION MENU will be displayed. Press to select a information. • Refer to the “INFORMATION MENU”, and select the information to be displayed. Press the key. • If you selected [LIST] in step 2, the machine’s settings will be printed.
  • Page 76 3-32...
  • Page 77 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 bottles etc. Routine maintenance ........4-2 Nozzle Recovery Function .......4-13 When this machine is left unused for a long Reset the set value ........4-14 time .............

  • Page 78: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Routine maintenance Cleaning exterior surfaces Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the machine If exterior surfaces of the machine is dirty, dampen a soft depending on operation frequency or periodically so as to cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water, use the machine for a long time while keeping its drawing squeeze it and wipe the surfaces.

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Table

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the table The table is easy to become dirt with lint, paper dust or the like after cutting media. For a conspicuous stain, wipe it off with a soft-hair brush, a dry cloth, a paper towel or the like. •...

  • Page 80: About Maintenance Menu

    Chapter 4 Maintenance About MAINTENANCE MENU This provides various settings for doing maintenance on the machine. The following items can be set in Maintenance settings. LOCAL 10 ： 22 0.0mm 0.0mm 53.0mm TEST PRINT / MENU REMOTE CLEANING : Press this to select MAINTENANCE MENU, or to switch to the previous screen. : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 81: Maintenance Menus At-A-Glance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 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.4-6) head, wipers, etc. REPLACE WasteInkTank Resets or corrects the used count for the waste ink tank.

  • Page 82: Maintaining The Capping Station

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintaining the Capping Open the right maintenance cover. Station Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping station. (SATION MAINT.) • To keep the nozzle status normal, perform wiper cleaning frequently. The ink cap and wiper function as follows. •...

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Mist Filter

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the cap rubber. Open the left maintenance cover. • Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber with a cleaning swab dipped in maintenance solution for maintenance. • Wipe off so that maintenance solution for maintenance will not remain.

  • Page 84: Nozzle Wash

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for Nozzle Wash maintenance． • Suck maintenance solution into a dropper and fill Press the (MENU) in LOCAL. up the cap with it. Fill up the cap with maintenance solution on the verge of overflow from the cap.

  • Page 85: Washing The Ink Discharge Passage

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Close the maintenance cover and press Washing the Ink Discharge Passage key. Wash the ink discharge passage regularly(about once a week) to prevent the head nozzles from clogging due to ink coagulation inside the passage. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL.

  • Page 86: When The Machine Is Not Used For A Long Time

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wiper and the bracket. When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (1) Open the maintenance cover then pull out it by holding projections at both ends of the When the machine is not going to be used for a week or wiper.

  • Page 87: Sub Tank Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for Sub tank maintenance maintenance． Perform it if a large amount of missing nozzle is not • Suck maintenance solution into a dropper and fill recovered or a nozzle missing occurs immediately after up the cap with it.

  • Page 88: Cleaning The Ink Head And The Area Around It

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Ink Head Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a cleaning swab. and the Area around It • Wipe off the ink sticking to the side of the head with a cleaning swab dipped in maintenance Because head employs...

  • Page 89: Nozzle Recovery Function

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Nozzle Recovery Function Register the Nozzle number that needs NOZZLE RECOVERY and press NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be key. improved at specific points, other good nozzles can be (1) Select the registration number from 1 to 10 used as alternatives for printing.

  • Page 90: Reset The Set Value

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Reset the set value Solving the Ink Overflow Problem Press the (MENU) in LOCAL. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL. Press to select “MAINTENANCE”, Press to select “MAINTENANCE”, and press the key. and press the key. • MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed. •...

  • Page 91: Automatic Maintenance Function

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Automatic Maintenance Setting the Refreshing Intervals Function The refresh interval is set. Refresh is the operation to discharge some ink from the nozzle to prevent nozzle To use this machine comfortably, you can set various clogging. maintenances to be performed automatically. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL.

  • Page 92: Replacing Consumables

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing consumables Remove the wiper. • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its Replacing the wiper / wiper absorber both ends. Projection The wiper (SPA-0271) and the wiper absorber (SPC- 0830) are consumable. When the display indicates the warning message “!REPLACE WIPER/ABSORBER”, it is necessary to check and replace the wiper and wiper absorber immediately with a new one.

  • Page 93: Replacing The Mist Filter

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Close the maintenance cover, and press Replacing the mist filter key. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL. • After its initial operation, the machine returns to LOCAL. Press to select “MAINTENANCE”, If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation and press the key.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Waste Ink Tank Before The Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Is Displayed

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replace the waste ink tank with Replace the waste ink tank. another (1) Prepare a new waste ink tank (SPA-0173). (2) Insert the waste ink tank by holding a handle of the tank. The warning message “Check waste ink” is displayed.

  • Page 95: Supplying Antifreeze Liquid

    • Use the recommended antifreeze liquid(SPC- Water heating 0394) by Mimaki. If not, the cooling device may be device broken. (Supplied antifreeze liquid :1000cc x 2 bottles) • Do not touch the antifreeze liquid directly. If the antifreeze liquid settles on your skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap and water.

  • Page 96: Supplying Antifreeze Liquid

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Refill antifreeze mixed liquid. Supplying antifreeze liquid If an error of lack of water occurs, supply antifreeze liquid. Press the (MENU) in LOCAL. Press to select “Maintenance”, and press the key. • MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed. Press to select “Water FillUp”, •...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    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 ..........

  • Page 98: 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 99: Nozzle Is Clogged

    If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer. When the ink leakage occurs If the ink leakage occurs, unplug the power plug to turn off the main power switch, and contact our service office or distributor.

  • Page 100: 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 LOCAL and make sure that the The motor is off.
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message displayed in LOCAL Message Cause Solution • Check the waste ink amount in the waste ink tank. The waste ink tank count has exceeded the Check waste ink • Execute maintenance and waste ink tank specified value. replacement, and reset the waste ink amount.

  • Page 102: 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 103 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 1de SLIDER PCB V1R2 • Turn off the power button to the machine ERROR 1e0 An error occurred in the power supply of the and turn it on after a while. SLIDER PCB V3R3 slider T PCB.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution • Replace to the new ink bottle. ERROR 602 • In this case, please replace the ink IC "INK END" (Usage prohibited、Available INK BOTTLE END only during cleaning with a 4-color ink set.) with a new one which comes with a bottle.
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 658 The NCU sensor sensitivity is falling. NCU SENSOR LV LOW • Replacement of the NCU is recom- ERROR 65b mended. NCU Sens Adj Err H • Contact our service desk or your local Cannot adjust the sensor sensitivity.
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  • Page 107 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 Setting orders of ink bottles .............6-4 Sheet for inquiry ................6-5...

  • Page 108: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter6 Appendix Specifications Machine specifications Item UJF-3042MkII UJF-6042MkII Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Print head Specification 3 head, 2 staggered 4 head, 2 staggered x-dpi: 600, 900, 1200 Resolution y-dpi: 600, 1200 600 x 600 8, 10 pass Drawing 600 x 900 12, 16 pass mode 1200x1200...

  • Page 109: Ink Specifications

    Chapter6 Appendix Ink specifications Specifications Item Supply 1L Ink bottle / 250 ml Ink Black ink Cyan ink Magenta ink Color Yellow ink White ink Clear ink Primer ink (PR-200) Ink capacity 1 L / 250 ml The period is printed on the ink bottle. Shelf life Within three months after opening the package even in the available period.

  • Page 110: Setting Orders Of Ink Bottles

    Chapter6 Appendix Setting orders of ink bottles • The order of the ink bottles that are set differs depending on the ink set that is used. • UJF-6042MkII Ink arrangement Ink set 6 -color + White + White 6 -color + White + Primer 6 -color + Whiter + Clear 6 -color + Clear + Primer 4-color + Primer + Clear + White + White...

  • Page 111: Sheet For Inquiry

    Chapter6 Appendix 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...
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  • Page 113 UJF-3042MkII/6042MkII Operation Manual January, 2017 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D203043-12-16012017...
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