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MIMAKI JV3-75SPII Maintenance Manual

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COLOR INKJET PLOTTER
JV3-75SPII/130SPII/130SL/160SP
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
Phone: +81-3-5420-8671
URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp
E-mail: trading@mimaki. co. jp
Fax: +81-3-5420-8687
Ver. 1.10
D500265

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  • Page 1 COLOR INKJET PLOTTER JV3-75SPII/130SPII/130SL/160SP MAINTENANCE MANUAL Ver. 1.10 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687 URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp E-mail: trading@mimaki. co. jp D500265...
  • Page 3 FOREWORD This maintenance manual explains items required for the field maintenance work of JV3-75SPII / 130SPII/130SL/160SP color ink jet plotter. Maintenance work should be carried out by serviceperson who have learned disassembly, assembly and adjustment techniques with required tools and measuring apparatus.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF MAINTENANCE 1-1. Cautions in maintenance ....................1.2 1-2. How to use this maintenance manual ................1.3 1-3. Tools required for maintenance works ................ 1.3 1-4. Names of parts ........................ 1.4 1-4-1. Front face ......................1.4 1-4-2.
  • Page 5 3-2-2. Ink-related components and other components ........... 3.6 3-3. Troubles for which error messages are not given on the LCD ....... 3.10 3-3-1. The device will not be energized............... 3.10 3-3-2. The device fails to perform plotting..............3.11 3-3-3. Unable to plot one side only................3.12 3-3-4.
  • Page 6 4-2-4. Replacement S-Print head assy (Periodical replacement parts) ......4.14 4-2-5. Adjustment of the head angle ................4.15 4-2-6. Adjustment of the head unit ................4.17 4-2-7. Replacement of S-pump assy and cap slider assy (Periodical replacement) ..4.18 4-2-8. Adjustment of the station position ..............4.20 4-2-9.
  • Page 7 5-4-8. ACTION TEST ....................5.46 5-4-9. SENSOR TEST ....................5.47 5-4-10. PAPER SENSOR ..................... 5.51 5-4-11. KEYBOARD TEST ..................5.52 5-4-12. LCD TEST ...................... 5-53 5-4-13. PUMP MOTOR ....................5-54 5-4-14. TIMER CHECK ....................5-55 5-4-15. MEMORY CHECK ..................5-56 5-4-16. SKEW CHECK ....................5-60 5-4-17.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview Of Maintenance

    CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF MAINTENANCE – 1.1 –...

  • Page 10: Cautions In Maintenance

    1-1. Cautions in maintenance CAUTION • To prevent the ink from getting into your eyes, be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves when cleaning the print head or replacing the S pump assembly or if the ink is anticipated to scatter. If the ink sticks to your hand, the skin may be damaged. •...

  • Page 11: How To Use This Maintenance Manual

    1-2. How to use this maintenance manual Use the maintenance manual in the following manner. • Check first a phenomenon that is arising to grasp the trouble. • Secondly, grasp the outline of the trouble while referring to error messages given in Chapter 3. 1-3.

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    1-4. Names of parts 1-4-1. Front face * Option for JV3-75SPII Name Function Front cover It is opened when setting medium or taking a corrective measure against a medium jam. Even if the power switch is off, keep the front cover closed to perform the ink clogging preventive operation.

  • Page 13: Rear Face

    Each cartridge contains ink of a specific color. Voltage selector switch Switches between 100-120 V and 220-240 V according to the power voltage used. (JV3-75SPII : 2 switches. JV3-130SPII, 160SP : 3 switches) IEEE-1394 connector A 400M bps interface connector compatible with IEEE-1394. Parallel connector...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    1-5. Specifications Item JV3-75SPII JV3-130SPII JV3-160SP JV3-130SL Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demand Specification 4-heads Inlines 2-heads Inlines Nozzle 360 nozzles for each color 180 nozzles for each color Resolution 360, 540, 720, 1440 dpi 2 / 4 / 8 passes,...
  • Page 15 Replacement timing is judged visually. Interface IEEE1394 compliant, IEEE1284 compliant Command MRL-II (ESC/PV.2 base, MIMAKI original command) Noise during standby : Less than 58 dB (FAST-A, Front & Rear & Left & Right 1 m) during continuous printing : Less than 65 dB...
  • Page 16 Plotting speed 1. JV3-160SP 1. Normal print mode (Measurement on 1m :780 x 1282 mm printing) 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Resolution Drawing mode Drawing mode Hi-direction print Hi-direction print Y x X dpi Setting pass Setting pass Speed 2 minutes 34 seconds...
  • Page 17 2. JV3-130SP JV3-130SL mounts a setting print time same as six color ink set. 1. Normal print mode (Measurement on 1m :1341 x 746 mm printing) 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Resolution Drawing mode Drawing mode Hi-direction print Hi-direction print Y x X dpi Setting...
  • Page 18 3. JV3-75SPII 1. Normal print mode (Measurement on 1m :1590 x 629mm printing) 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Resolution Drawing mode Drawing mode Hi-direction print Hi-direction print Y x X dpi Setting pass Setting pass Speed 1 minutes 51 seconds...
  • Page 19 (SPC-0411*) MS ink (SPC-0360*) JV3 series image quality standard media Glossy PVC is recommended by MIMAKI as a image quality standard media for maintenance, and adjustment. Print Resolution of JV3 series and Notes on specified media. Resolution Notes / Limitations...
  • Page 20 – 1.12 –...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Explanation Of Operation

    CHAPTER 2 EXPLANATION OF OPERATION – 2.1 –...

  • Page 22: Explanation Of Electrical Components

    2-1. Explanation of electrical components 2-1-1. Operations The slider of the JV3-75SPII/130SPII/130SL/160SP is provided with four heads with inline arrangement, with 180 nozzles (at 180dpi intervals) x 2 rows (2 colors) for each head. JV3-130SL sets 2 heads in line.

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    2-1-2. Power supply Input/output of the power supply are as follows: Input: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: +3.3 V, 3.5 A +5 V, 3.5 A +35 V, 6 A +5 VSB, 0.7A Connector pins layout table and variable resistor numbers Connector Pin No.
  • Page 24 RTC & battery Ink pack presence/absense S x (SH-3 133MHz) Ink end S x 3.3/5V Buffer Vacuum Fan x 3 (JV3-130SPII, 160SP) Vacuum Fan x 2 (JV3-75SPII) Keyboard PCB Fan branch PCB High-speed SRAM Take-up PCB X2 : JV3-130SPII, 160SP...
  • Page 25 Main PCB Connector signals Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks H1-NCHGB+ +FAN Vacuum Fan Attach FPC with CN1 to 4 +FAN the terminal side 1 to 40 H1-SCKB- Attach FPC with up (reinforcing H1-SCKB+ the terminal side plate down) .
  • Page 26 Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks PCK2 Attach FPC with H3-NCHGB+ PCK3 the terminal side up (reinforcing H3-LATB+ SPCK-01 plate down) . H3-CHB+ SPDA-01 H3-NCHGA+ H3-LATA+ SPLD-01 GATE H3-CHA+ RESET H4-NCHGB+ H4-LATB+ SPCK-I1 CN18 H4-CHB+ SPDA-I1 H4-NCHGA+...

  • Page 27: 1394 Pcb

    Connector Pin No. Signal name Remarks A4A2 A4B2 A4C2 CN26 CN27 CN28 CN29 +35V +35V +35V IFRESET IF-RDnWR PWDWN WUPRQ IF-nRREQ CN36 IF-DRQ0 IF-DRQ1 INNDREQ3 INNDREQ4 IFA0 IFA1 IF-RWCLK IF-CKIO IF-IDOUT IFD0 IFD2 IFD3 IFD5 IFD6 IFD8 IFD9 IFD11 IFD12 IFD14 IFD15 IFD17...

  • Page 28: Io Pcb

    ID-W2 /MB-P2 MA-P3 Wiper motor N.C. /MA-P3 PCK1 MB-P3 PCK2 N.C. /MB-P3 PCK3 Take-up motor SPCK-01 Take-up motor SPDA-01 (JV3-75SPII, 130SPll) CN7B SPLD-01 WIND GATE RESET Clamp sensor C-SIG SPCK-I1 Clamp sensor C-SIG SPDA-I1 Paper sensor1 CN10 SPLD-I1 P-SIG LCD-E...

  • Page 29: Io2 Pcb

    2-1-7. IO2 PCB This board is a located in the instrumentation box. It receives various sensor signals and transfers data to the main board. It mounts the exhaust fan, heater control circuit, and sleep refresh control circuit. IO2 PCB Connector signals Connector Pin No.

  • Page 30: Slider Pcb

    Attach FPC with +42V SIO01A the terminal side SCK02A Paper-width sensor down (reinforcing SCK01A plate up) . CN16 H1anodeA H1CHA PAPER Head height CN17 H1LATA H-High sensor (JV3-75SPII, CN10 130SPll, 130SL) CN12 H1NCHGA CN14 H1-TH H1COMA H1COMA H1COMA – – 2.10...

  • Page 31: Linear Encoder Pcb

    2-1-9. Linear encoder PCB This board, located on the back of the slider, reads the linear scale. 2-1-10. The Keyboard PCB A 16 character x 2 line LCD, an LED that indicates +5V supply and 11 tact switches are mounted on the K/B PCB. It is connected to the IO PCB via the K/B cable. 2-1-11.

  • Page 32: Ink System

    2-2. Ink system 2-2-1. Definitions Ink system Ink system is the general term of a mechanism specific to ink-jet printing system for protecting a nozzle against troubles such as clogging and recovering it if it should be in trouble. Head capping Head capping is a mechanism for automatically capping the nozzle so as to prevent it from drying.

  • Page 33: Brief Explanation Of The Ink System

    2-2-2. Brief explanation of the ink system The ink system control mainly contains the following functions. • Processing when turning the power on • Processing when starting plotting • Refreshing operation • Standby operation • Ink end monitoring • Head cleaning operation •...
  • Page 34 Processing when power is turned ON If it is anticipated that the ink will have thickened while the power was OFF, and if there is expected to be danger that the uncapped nozzle will be dry when the power is turned ON, then cleaning action is executed to restore the ink ejection condition to what it was originally.
  • Page 35 Head cleaning operation A function that works to remove thickened ink or dust accumulated on the nozzle faces to recover normal ink-discharge. There are the following 3 methods. Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Remarks method time consumption effect Soft Short Small Small Can deal with minor problems such as failure of ink jet.

  • Page 36: Parameters Related To The Ink System

    3. The running meter parameter is set to its value before the replacement. → #Adjust -REPLACE COUNTER. • The ink system is controlled so that MIMAKI-brand ink be discharged in stable condition. Operation with non-MIMAKI brand ink is not guaranteed.

  • Page 37: Ic Chip Function

    2-2-4. IC Chip Function IC chip detecting timing The read timing of the IC chip is shown below. • When the power is turned ON • When the carriage is inserted • When plotting is completed • During ink system operation (Cleaning, Initial Filling, and Filling) If the following result appears after reading the IC chip, replace the ink cartridge or attach it correctly to avoid errors.

  • Page 38: Brief Explanation Of Media Size Detection Control

    2-3. Brief explanation of media size detection control Detection of the front ends of a media → Detection by the paper width sensor Detection of the right- and left-side edges of a media → Detection by paper width sensor Brief flow chart of the media width detection processing Edges of the media are detected through the use of the difference in lightness between the media and the platen (cutter slit), based on which the paper width is calculated.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING It is necessary to isolate, to some extent, the function that is in trouble in prior to troubleshooting. Troubles can be roughly classified into the following two groups. 1) Troubles only relating to the device • The function in trouble can be determined through various tests. 2) Trouble relating to the connection with the host computer •...

  • Page 40: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Given On The Lcd

    3-1. Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD General recovering procedures for troubles for which error messages are given on LCD are as follows: 1) Segregation of causes of errors Causes of errors are roughly classified into the following groups. 1) Handling errors on the system side 2) Defective conditions on the system side 3) Defective conditions on the interface cable...

  • Page 41: Error Messages And Corrective Measures

    3-2. Error messages and corrective measures 3-2-1. Error messages for troubles for which error numbers are given on the LCD Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures ERROR01 MAIN ROM • The control ROM is in 1) Replace the main PCB with a abnormal conditions.
  • Page 42 Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures ERROR20 I/F BOARD • A error occurred in 1) Replace the I/F PCB with a communication between the new one. 2) Replace the main PCB with a main PCB and the interface board. new one.
  • Page 43 Error message Cause Corrective measure • The wiper-control is in 1) Turn on the power. ERROR46 WIPER abnormal conditions. 2) Replace a wiper assy. 3) Replace IO PCB. 4) Replace a wiper sensor. 5) Replace a wiper motor. • Media detection has not been 1) Make sure that there is no ERROR50 MEDIA SENSE successfully carried out.

  • Page 44: Ink-Related Components And Other Components

    3-2-2. Ink-related components and other components Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • The number of absent 1) Check details with guide display. < LOCAL > 2) Install the ink cartridge. ink cartridge is shown. CARTRIDGE K - - - - - - - 3) If the error recurs after the ink •...
  • Page 45 Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • Different types of 1) Check the type of the loaded ink Kind of INK cartridge. filling ink and IC chip KKMMCCYY information ink. 1) Insert ink cartridge at correct position. • Different types of slot Color of INK color installed into KKMMCCYY...
  • Page 46 Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • The power of heater 1) Turn on the power of the heater. Heater Power OFF is off. • The preheater is 43° C ( 4 7) 1) Set the voltage selector to the correct disconnected.
  • Page 47 Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • The clamp lever has 1) Place media first, then lower the < LOCAL > been lowered without clamp lever. * * NO MEDIA * * media placed. 2) If the error occurs with media loaded •...

  • Page 48: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Not Given On The Lcd

    3-3. Troubles for which error messages are not given on the LCD 3-3-1. The device will not be energized. Problems The POWER indicator lamp on the operation panel will not light up even if turning the power switch on. Causes 1) The power cord has come off the receptacle.

  • Page 49: The Device Fails To Perform Plotting

    3-3-2. The device fails to perform plotting Problems The head operates, but the device fails to perform printing. Causes 1) Nozzles on the head are clogged. 2) Ink has run out in damper. 3) The HDC FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The head FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected.

  • Page 50: Unable To Plot One Side Only

    3-3-3. Unable to plot one side only. Problems Unable to print single route only. Causes 1) Loosened linear encoder. 2) Loosed Y motor pulley and driving pulley. 3) Driving belt mounted over the pulley. 4) Loosed driving belt. 5) Extreme misaligned [500mm SQUARE]. Checking procedure 1)–4) Check Y-drive with eyes.

  • Page 51: Cutting Failure

    If none of the heads or nozzle rows discharges ink, check the following: 1. Check that the head ID is entered correctly. 2. If either nozzle row of the same head does not shot ink, check the defective section by exchanging the 21-wire FPC (connected to the head) within the same nozzle row.

  • Page 52: Faulty Cutter

    3-3-5. Faulty cutter Problems The cutter remains in the lower position. The cutter will not come down. Causes 1) The cutter fails to go up/come down smoothly. (The cutter moves jerkily.) 2) The cutter height is not correct. 3) There is a short in the cutter drive circuit. Checking procedure 1) Remove the head cover and check whether or not the cutter can be smoothly lifted/lowered by hand.

  • Page 53: Fan Motor

    3-3-6. Fan motor Problems The fan motor fails to turn. The fan motor cannot be stopped running. Causes 1) A part of motor assy has disconnected. 2) Clip the fan motor assy cable in the platen cover to short-circuit the fan motor.

  • Page 54: Abnormal Ink Shot

    3-3-8. Abnormal ink shot Problems Vertical lines during plotting, square spots, or plotting out of range. Causes 1) The head FPC cable is in poor contact. 2) The connector of head has broken. (Metal corrosion) 3) The linear scale is not dirty or damaged. 4) The linear scale position is appropriate.

  • Page 55: Abnormal Wiper Operation

    3-3-10. Abnormal wiper operation Problems The wiper does not work. Causes 1) Loose screw. (Tighten a gear.) 2) The shaft is stained. 3) Motor and other parts defect. Checking procedure 1-3) Visually confirm the wiper status. Remedies 1) Fasten the screw. 2) Clean the wiper assy and shaft.

  • Page 56: Cannot Read The Ic

    3-3-12. Cannot read the IC Problems Cannot read the IC. Causes 1) The ID board contact of the ink cartridge is stained. 2) The board on the ink cartridge side is damaged. 3) Failures regarding the main unit board. Checking procedure 1) Visual check of the ink cartridge board contact.

  • Page 57: Abnormal Drying Fan

    3-3-13. Abnormal drying fan Problems Drying fan does not have rotations. Drying fan does not stop. Causes 1) The drying fan cable assy has separated from the main unit. 2) A part of drying fan cable assy has disconnected. 3) Failure the IO2 board. Checking procedure 1) Visual check of the drying fan.

  • Page 58: Plotting Failure

    3-4. Plotting failure 3-4-1. Print is not sharp Problems A line has been omitted from the print. (Specified color) A stripe in the scanning direction is partially printed with widened. Characters printed by a specific nozzle are displaced. Causes 1) Nozzles on the head have clogged. Failure of ink jet is generated.

  • Page 59: Abnormal Print

    3-4-2. Abnormal print Problems Abnormal print is produced outside the paper. Causes 1) The main FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The head FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. 2) The linear encoder has not read correctly. 3) Paper width sensor PCB assembly has broken.

  • Page 60: Color Of Print Is Pale

    3-4-3. Color of print is pale Problems Color of print is pale. Causes 1) The head ID has not been properly specified. 2) The temperature sensor is not read correctly. Checking procedure 1) Check the head ID stuck on the head and the ID within #ADJUSTMENT. Remedies 2) In TEMP CHECK for #TEST, check that the Ta display (** ) can be read out with stabilized room temperature.

  • Page 61: Plotted Dots Or Lines Are Dirty

    3-4-5. Plotted dots or lines are dirty Problems Plotted dots or lines are dirty. Causes 1) The head height is not adjusted correctly. 2) The head ID is not set correctly. 3) Head/cap positional relations get shifted. 4) Wiper is not cleaned. 5) Head (nozzle) failure.

  • Page 62: Stripes Are Always Drawn At The Time Of Scanning

    3-4-6. Stripes are always drawn at the time of scanning Problems Black or white stripes are always drawn at the time of scanning. Causes 1) The value of [MEDIA COMP.] is not correct. When the media is changed, perform SETUP - [MEDIA COMP.] to set values which suit the media.

  • Page 63: Black And White Stripes Appear From Side To Side

    3-4-7. Black and White Stripes appear from side to side Problems Black and white stripes appear from side to side. Different amount of paper feed between sides. Distinctive gradation or Banding along the scan direction. Causes 1) Unbalance media setting. 2) Media set with slacks.

  • Page 64: Banding And Blotting Occur

    3-4-8. Banding and Blotting Occur Problems Banding (blotting) occur at each scan. Causes 1) The platen temperature setting is not appropriate. (too low.) Checking procedures 1) Raise the print-heater temperature to see that no blotting or beading occurs. 2) Raise the print setting (pass) to see that no blotting or beading occurs. (For some media, the problem of blotting or beading cannot be solved completely.) Remedies...

  • Page 65: Dark And Light Images Occur At Each Scan

    1) Adjust the dot slant with [SLANT ADJUST] to 10µm or less for each color. 2) In case of plotting with 720 dpi, perform test using MIMAKI- recommended media, Glossy PVC. 3) Raise the print-heater temperature but not too high where the media feed is affected.

  • Page 66: Banding Occur

    3-4-10. Banding occur Problems Banding (wind repples) occur at each scan. Causes 1) The head is too high. ( The gap is too large.) Checking procedures 1) Lower the head and then make plotting. Remedies 1) If Banding is solved, the accuracy of the device is assumed to be normal. •...

  • Page 67: Unstable Heater Temperature

    3-4-12. Unstable heater temperature Problems The image quality is especially bad at the right end of a print. Causes 1) The media temperature is low. 2) The platen temperature is lower at the right end than at the center. Checking procedures 1-2) Place a thermal tape on the platen to check the temperature.

  • Page 68: Troubles About Ink Cartridge

    3-5. Troubles about ink cartridge 3-5-1. Indications of remaining ink Problems Indications of wrong quantity of remaining ink corresponding to actual remaining ink. Causes Wrong quantity of remaining ink must be observed cleaning, ink filling, and variable data plotting. Remarks 1-) Upgrade the most recent F/W.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Adjustment

    CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENT The difference in the head and capping stations on JVS-130S/160S and is the number of heads (4 heads). Illustrations from JVS-130S/160S are used throughout this chapter. 130SL uses 2 heads. – 4.1 –...
  • Page 70 CAUTION • To prevent the ink from getting into your eyes, be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves when replacing or adjusting a part which may cause ink leakage. If the ink sticks to your hand, the skin may be damaged. •...

  • Page 71: Maintenance Flow By Replacement Parts

    4-1. Maintenance Flow by Replacement Parts When an important part is replaced, perform adjustment according to the Maintenance flow. Important maintenance item for JV3 Print head Cap slider assy S dumper assy S pump assy Main PCB X motor replacement replacement replacement replacement...

  • Page 72: Maintenance Item

    4-2. Maintenance item 4-2-1. Adjustment of the X-motor coupling [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the X-motor is replaced. • If abnormal sound is perceived from the X driving system. [Adjusting procedure] 1) Loosen four mounting screws on the X-motor coupling. 2) Loosen two motor assy mounting screws so that the motor assy moves slightly.

  • Page 73: Y Motor Maintenance Flow

    4-2-2. Y motor maintenance flow [Procedure of adjustment] • A error of Y motor occurs. – 4.5 –...
  • Page 74 1) Check procedure of head assy friction. a) Turn OFF the power of the plotter. b) Make clamp pressurize c) Take loading test by hooking on tension gage (3kg) near head assy main shaft. (Normal value is under 2.3 Kgf) •...
  • Page 75 3) Adjust procedure of gap of main guide shaft to platen. a) With checking height adjustment of main guide shaft jig(M006277), tighten up the screw to check degree of parallelization. – 4.7 –...

  • Page 76: Washing A Single S-Print Head Assy

    4-2-3. Washing a single S-Print head assy CAUTION • Be sure to wear protection glasses since you may get ink in your eyes. If the ink sticks to your hand, the skin may be damaged. • Be sure to wash the assy before head replacement. Water-based transportation liquid (S-46), which is supplied in the head at the time of shipment, reacts to solvent ink to generate deposit.
  • Page 77 2) Pour the cleaning liquid for exchanging (MS cleaning liquid ) for both nozzles (6-8cc) into a syringe. • Rubber in syringe is not solvent resistance, and must be replaced regularly. Deterioration of the rubber seal may cause the fluid to leak on to the head, causing damage to the plotter components.
  • Page 78 5) To prevent spill the cleaning liquid in damper into the head PCB, pull the syringe piston a little back to dent the damper film. Damper film 6) Take the damper off carefully. (Do not pull off the damper. Remaining liquid in damper may spatter over the head PCB.
  • Page 79 8) Put it on the protective cap. ex.) Plotting sample No liquid on the PCB: steady firing Some liquid on the PCB: misfiring Generation of mist – 4.11 –...
  • Page 80 [Cautions of head replacing] • When attaching the head which used cleaning fluid for S-head replacement to the plotter, be careful to not put any ink and cleaning liquid on the head connector (FPC connection part, FPC, etc.) 1) Be careful not to leak ink from the damper.
  • Page 81 3) Be careful not to put any ink on FPC connection part. Take it off /in straightly. ( If install the FPC tilted, it may cause some trouble of misfiring, damage of the PCB.) – 4.13 –...

  • Page 82: Replacement S-Print Head Assy (Periodical Replacement Parts)

    4-2-4. Replacement S-Print head assy (Periodical replacement parts) • At the time of disassembling and assembling, do not loosen four head unit base mounting screws unless the X position correction value exceeds ±8. • Be sure to perform [Washing a single S-print head assy] on page 4.8 for the head for replacement.

  • Page 83: Adjustment Of The Head Angle

    4-2-5. Adjustment of the head angle [Adjusting procedure] • Make adjustment with the head lowered to the bottom position. • Adjustment with glossy media is recommended. • Be sure to perform adjustment with the Head cover BKT attached. 1) Select [#ADJUSTMENT - HEAD ADJUST - SLANT adjust - 720 4PASS] and then print the adjustment pattern.
  • Page 84 2) Bad result (Turn the screw clockwise.) 3) Bad result (Turn the screw counterclockwise.) – 4.16 –...

  • Page 85: Adjustment Of The Head Unit

    4-2-6. Adjustment of the head unit [The case that needs adjustment] • Perform this adjustment after replacement of each head and inclination adjustment, if the X dot position correction value exceeds ±8 dot (rough standard). The purpose of this adjustment is to improve the 3/4 pass plotting quality. •...

  • Page 86: Replacement Of S-Pump Assy And Cap Slider Assy (Periodical Replacement)

    4-2-7. Replacement of S-pump assy and cap slider assy (Periodical replacement) WARNING • Be sure to wear protection glasses, or you may get ink in your eyes. • Avoid touching ink with bare hands, or you may damage your skin. •...
  • Page 87 CAP4 CAP3 CAP2 CAP1 CAP2 CAP1 Cut 70mm long from tip of a tube. CAP4 CAP3 Cut 20mm long from tip of a tube. Cut the tubes at the end. – 4.19 –...

  • Page 88: Adjustment Of The Station Position

    4-2-8. Adjustment of the station position [The case that needs adjustment] • If the amount of application of Wiper and Cap is not appropriate. Usually, position adjustment of Station BKT (entire Station) is not performed. 0.5 mm Pertinent Wiper height (measured and adjusted with the upper Head height) from 0.3 to 0.7 mm Pertinent Cap height...
  • Page 89 [Adjusting procedure] Wiper height Wiper adjusting plate 0.5 1) Select the Upper Head height. 2) Remove two M3 screws to remove the wiper assy. 3) Adjust the number of wiper adjusting plate 0.5 (t=0.5) under the wiper assy. 4) Attach the wiper assy and then make sure that the gap between the head and the wiper is about 0.5 mm.
  • Page 90 [Disassembling procedure] Refer to [5-3-6. CAPPING]. 1) Select the Lower Head height. 2) Adjust the cap position. Press the key to move the position so that the Cap lever becomes vertical. 3) Adjust the absorb position. Press the key to move the position so that the gap between the head 0.5 mm and the cap becomes 0.5 mm.

  • Page 91: Adjustment Of The Cutter Height

    4-2-9. Adjustment of the cutter height [Adjusting procedure] 1) Turn off the power of the device. 2) Move the head on the platen, remove the head cover. 3) Loosen two cutter BKT mounting screws until they are temporarily fastened. 4) When the cutter tip roller is applied to the platen surface, secure the cutter holder to the position where the gap between the cutter BKT and the cutter holder becomes 1 mm.

  • Page 92: Adjustment Of The Linear Sensor Pcb Assy Height

    4-2-10. Adjustment of the Linear sensor PCB assy height [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the Linear sensor PCB assy has been replaced. • In the case where the Linear encoder scale has been replaced. Linear sensor PCB assy. [Tools to be used] Mounting screw •...

  • Page 93: Angle Adjustment Of Motor Axis

    4-2-11. Angle adjustment of motor axis • Be careful not to tilt and attach the motor when exchanging. It may increase motor's degradation. [Adjusting procedure] 1) Activate by Y servo after adjusting belt tension and check with eyes belt up and down movement on the pulley at motor side.

  • Page 94: Adjustment Of The Y-Motor Belt Tension

    4-2-12. Adjustment of the Y-motor belt tension • Notes on Handling the Motor 1. When handling the motor, set the load on the motor shaft as shown below. Do not give a shock to the motor by hitting. Allowable radial load : 25N (2.5 kgf) max Allowable thrust load : 19.6N (2.0 kgf) max Allowable radial load : 19.6N (2.0 kgf) max Allowable thrust load : 9.8N (1.0 kgf) max...
  • Page 95 [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the Y-motor total assy is removed. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Tension gauge (Max. 300 gf or more) • Scale (L=150) [Adjusting procedure] 1) Loosen the screw in the Y-motor total assy.

  • Page 96: Heater Replacement

    4-2-13. Heater Replacement Heater replacement means to replace the print-heater or the preheater. [Parts to be used] 160SP 130SPII, 130SL 75SPII -Printheater -Printheater -Printheater Wire heater P160 Wire heater P130 Wire heater P75 (E300367) (E300365) (E300402) -Preheater -Preheater -Preheater Wire heater 160SP-R1 Wire heater 130SP-R1 Wire heater R75 (E300379)
  • Page 97 Printheater replacement procedure 1) Remove the cables from the cable clamp on the terminal board at the bottom left of the H- platen assy. 2) Remove terminals B1 to B4 of the terminal board. 75SPII 130SL,130SPII,160SP Cable clamp 3) Remove the cable from the cable clamp at the bottom right of the H-platen assy.
  • Page 98 Preheater replacement procedure • Do not remove the cap bolt. Removing it prevents reassembling. 1) Remove the Y cover and the left cover. 2) Remove the cables from the cable clamp. 3) Remove terminals B5 to B8 (75SPII) or B5 to B12 (130SL, 130SPII and 160SP) of the terminal board.
  • Page 99 [Precautions] • Confirm the following precautions before replace a heater. 1. Confirm that the heater and the cable protection tube are joined firmly. Remove the protection tube and makes sure the terminal comes in the center of the protection tube. In case silicon adhesive is being used for the cable and the protection tube joint, it is not necessary to remove the protection tube.
  • Page 100 Preheater • Preheaters attached to JV3-130SL/130SPII/160SP are two types (depending on various capacities), therefore be sure about each attaching number. Sensor window 75SPII : Wire Heater R75(E300406) Sensor window 130SL, 130SPII : Wire Heater130SP-R1(E300391) 160SP : Wire Heater160SP-R1(E300379) 130SL, 130SPII : Wire Heater130SP-R2(E300392) 160SP : Wire Heater160SP-R2(E300380) –...
  • Page 101 [Assembling procedure] • Confirm the precautions (page 4.31) before replace a heater. 1) Put the wire heater into the slot while aligning it to the edge of the protection tube. 2) Put the folding section into the slot while creating a semicircle. •...
  • Page 102 3) Attach the heater hold plate. 4) Attach the heater joint hold plate. • Make sure that the heater is neither separated from the slot nor caught together with the cover. Printheater Heater joint hold plate Heater hold plate Preheater R heater hold plate R heater joint hold plate 5) Attach each terminal of the heater to B1 to B12 of the terminal board according to number.
  • Page 103 [Wiring check] • After the heater has been attached, be sure to check. • The heater wires may be broken if the selector is not set correctly. 1) Set all the selectors to 110V.(Selector : 130SL/130SPII/160SP x3, 75SPII x2) Make sure that the resistance between A1 to A4 is the following value. 75SPII : 46 –...

  • Page 104: Replacement Fuse

    4-2-14. Replacement Fuse There are two fuses in the instrumentation box. Both AC lines (phase L/N) to the one fuse. [Replacing procedure] 1) Check whether a fuse has blew. If a contact can be seen at the display hole of the fuse, it has blew. Check Fuse GP50 (75SPII) GP100 (130SL, 130SPII, 160SP)

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Maintenance Mode

    CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE MODE – 5.1 –...

  • Page 106: Maintenance Items

    5-1. Maintenance items The maintenance mode has been prepared for the operations to be conducted for adjustment at the time of delivery of product and for adjustment in maintenance works. This mode is not released to general users. Under the maintenance mode, “#ADJUST” items, “#TEST” items and “#PARAMETER” items are included in functions.

  • Page 107: Entering Into The Maintenance Mode

    5-2. Entering into the maintenance mode The maintenance mode is entitled in two different methods. 5-2-1. Entering into the maintenance mode when actuating the plotter This section explains how to enter into the maintenance mode when turning on the power to the plotter.

  • Page 108: Entering Into The Maintenance Mode By System Parameters

    5-2-2. Entering into the maintenance mode by system parameters It is possible to keep the maintenance mode held released at all times by changing the value for the system parameter No. 62 (SUPPORT). • Upon completion of maintenance works, set the value for the system parameter No.

  • Page 109: Menu Of #Adjust

    5-3. Menu of #ADJUST 5-3-1. PRINTadjust2 This function is required in the following cases. • In case of changing print heads • In case installation of heads are changing for paper jammed [Adjusting Flow] • Select the scan speed as a priority of each operator. Select the base for adjustment.
  • Page 110 FUNCTION #ADJUST <ENT> #ADJUST PRN.adjust2 <ent> 160SP 75SPII,130SPII,130SL Thin/Standard #PRN.adjust2 MODE #PRN.adjust2 MODE Thick/Standard SEL : Thin / HiSPD SEL : Thin / HiSPD Thick/Highspeed Standard scan #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 Adjustment X DIR H1-2 : 0.0 SEL : X DIRECTION Pattern Print H1-2, H1-3, H1-4 Input value : -50 to 50 (1 dot unit) #PRN.adjust2...
  • Page 111 Caution • Select the base for adjustment of the scan speed as a priority of each operator. Normally, adjust the head height in a [THIN] mode. • In 75SPII and 130SPII there is no selection during operation for the Head height since it is automatically detected.
  • Page 112 1. Y Base #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 Adjustment Y Base C1-2 :0.0 SEL : Y Base Pattern Print C1-2, C1-3, C1-4, C1-5, C1-6, (C1-7), (C1-8) Input value : -50 to 50 (0.1 dot unit) 1. Input the value with key, and set it with key.
  • Page 113 2. Y Single (Y Repeat, Y Bi-Directional) #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 #PRN.adjust2 Adjustment Y Si H1-2 : Adjust : Y Si. SEL : Variable-1 Pattern Print Variable-2 H1-2, H1-3, (H1-4) Normal-1 Input value : -50 to 50 (1 dot unit) Normal-2 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1...
  • Page 114 3. FINE Y Si. (FINE Y Re., FINE Y Bi.) #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1 Adjustment SEL : Variable-1 Adjust : FINE Y Si. Y Si C1-2 : Pattern Print Variable-2 C1-2, C1-3, C1-4, C1-5, C1-6, (C1-7), (C1-8) Normal-1 Input value : -50 to 50 (0.1 dot unit) Normal-2 #PRN.adjust2 LHV1...
  • Page 115 4. X DIRECTION #PRN.adjust2 #PRN.adjust2 Adjustment Y Base C1-2 :0.0 SEL : Y Base Pattern Print C1-2, C1-3, C1-4, C1-5, C1-6, (C1-7), (C1-8) Input value : -50 to 50 (0.1 dot unit) 1. Input the value with key, and set it with key.

  • Page 116: Head Adjust

    5-3-2. HEAD ADJUST [Function] Plots a pattern for mechanical adjustment of position shift of each head. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST < ENT > Press the key to select the “HEAD FUNCTION # ADJUST ADJUST”...

  • Page 117: Wash

    5-3-3. WASH [Function] The ink that has been filled is ejected, and the tube, damper and head are cleaned with a washing fluid. This process is normally carried out prior to shipment from the factory [Operation] Select the “ADJUSTMENT”. FUNCTION # ADJUST <...
  • Page 118 When the display shown at left appears, set WASH SET TRANS TOOL the cleaning tool. Suck in the transportation fluid. When the display shown at left appears, WASH remove the cleaning tool. REMOVE TOOL The waste ink tank discharges the transportation fluid sucked.

  • Page 119: Replace Counter

    5-3-4. REPLACE COUNTER [Function] Number of ink cartridge replacements, number of scanning, draw area and using time are confirmed. The number of times the ink cartridge has been replaced is incremented whenever the ink cartridge is removed. [Operation] Select the ‘‘ADJUSTMENT”. FUNCTION # ADJUST <...
  • Page 120 Replace count Selecting item DISPLAY Description [CARTRIDGE] Display the number of replace- # REPLACE CNT ment for each ink cartridge. color 1 Color n means the number of the slot number. [SCAN COUNT] Display the number of scans. # REPLACE CNT (Per 1000 times) SCAN : 150...

  • Page 121: Default Set

    5-3-5. DEFAULT SET [Function] Parameter settings are reset to initial values. When the “Set parameter” is under execution, the following situation takes place. • The setting items (the drawing method, the number of ink layers etc.) are reset to the initial values.

  • Page 122: Capping

    5-3-6. CAPPING [Function] Capping position is adjusted. (Refer to [4-2-7. Adjustment of the station position] P.4.18) The adjustment value is stored under the system parameter No. 4 to No.7. [Operation] Select the “ADJUSTMENT”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST <...

  • Page 123: Head Id

    5-3-7. HEAD ID [Function] The setting value is issued in the maintenance list at the time of maintenance release. Enter the ID numbers of heads 1 to 4. The input values are stored under system parameters No. 1 to 4. The ID numbers are sealed and stuck on each print head.

  • Page 124: Serial No

    5-3-8. SERIAL NO. [Function] Enter a serial number for plotter using. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. # ADJUST < ENT > ENTER Select the “SERIAL NO” with the # ADJUST FUNCTION SERIAL NO < ent > key, and then press the key.

  • Page 125: Dealer No

    5-3-9. DEALER NO. [Function] Enter a number which is unique to each dealer. Each dealer uses the Series No. by entering a desired number. No error or warning message is displayed by a desired number. [Operation] Select the “ADJUSTMENT”. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 126: Worm Wheel

    5-3-10. WORM WHEEL [Function] Perform eccentric correction of worm gears. < This is not used in the field. > [Operation] Select the “ADJUSTMENT”. FUNCTION Press the key. # ADJUST < ENT > ENTER Select the “WORM WHEEL” wity the # ADJUST key, and then press the WORM WHEEL <...

  • Page 127: Adjust Edge

    5-3-11. ADJUST EDGE [Function] Size of the dead spaces on the left and right of the medium is adjusted. Adjustment should be done to be printed on each right and left position from the both edge of the Media. The adjustment value will be stored under system parameter No. 3 and 2. (Left edge of the paper = No.3, right edge of the paper = No.2) •...
  • Page 128 Plot the adjusting pattern using the key. # ADJUST EDGE CLEAR < > DRAW Clear the adjustment value using the key. Press the key to enter a correction value without performing plotting. After the completion of plotting, enter a correction value.

  • Page 129: 500Mmsquare

    5-3-12. 500mmSQUARE [Function] Fix declination of coordinate of Y motor encoder and linear encoder. The dimension of the Y-direction for the drawing itself will not be changed. The adjustment values are stored under the system parameters No. 0 and 1. (X-direction = No.
  • Page 130 Plot the adjusting pattern using the key. # 500mm SQUARE CLEAR < > DRAW Clear the adjustment value using the key. Press the key to enter a correction value without performing plotting. After the completion of plotting, enter a correction value.

  • Page 131: Set Quality

    5-3-13. SET QUALITY [Function] Sets the operation mode of the user-defined PRINT MODE-QUALITY.The setting values are stored under the systeme parameters No. 46 to 51. The settting value is issued in the maintenance list at the time of maintenance release. [Operation] Select the “ADJUSTMENT”...

  • Page 132: Media Comp2

    • Do not change this value in the field. • Make this adjustment only if a problem occurs when the media is normally set and the following pattern is plotted using a combination of MIMAKI-brand Grossy White PET(SPC-0111) and MIMAKI-brand colorant ink.
  • Page 133 [Operation] Select the “ADJUSTMENT”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST < ENT > Select the “MEDIA COMP2” pressing the # ADJUST key. FUNCTION MEDIA COMP2 < ent > Press the key. ENTER Press the key to enter correction value without performing plotting.

  • Page 134: Test Items

    5-4. #TEST items 5-4-1. CHECK PATTERN [Function] Plots the following patterns with the selected plotting mode to check the machine status. a. Density pattern..... Patterns are drawn for the density of 100%, 50%, 25%, and 6.25%. (Colors can be selected.) b.
  • Page 135 a. Plotting a density pattern Select the density pattern using the # CHK PATTERN PATTERN : 100% key and press the key. ENTER Pattern : 100%, 50%, 25%, 6.25% Select the resolution using the # CHK PATTERN and press the key.
  • Page 136 At this time it is now ready for the drawing. # CHK PATTERN Press the key to start drawing. PATTERN : PLOT ENTER When the device is ready for plotting, the followings can be setted. shift the origin. select the high-speed scan. REMOTE/LOCAL Plotting can be aborted by pressing the key.
  • Page 137 Select the plotting length in the XandY- # CHK PATTERN X = 10 Y = ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ direction using the key and press key. ENTER Length setting in X-direction : 10 mm to the sheet length (in increments of 10 mm) Length setting in Y-direction : 40 mm to the sheet length (in increments of 40 mm) # CHK PATTERN...
  • Page 138 c. Plotting a color chart pattern Select color chart using the # CHK PATTERN PATTERN : COLOR and press the key. ENTER Select the resolution using the # CHK PATTERN and press the key. ENTER : 360X360-N1 Resolution : 360 x 360- N1, 360 x 360- V1, 360 x 540- N1, 360 x 540- V1, 720 x 720- N2, 720 x 720- V2, 1440 x 1440 -V2, 180 x 180- N1,...
  • Page 139 After the completion of the plotting, press the key in repetition to return the layers of screens one by one to permit the conditions to be changed. d. Plotting a feed pattern Select “FEED” using the key and # CHK PATTERN press the key.
  • Page 140 Select the plotting length in the X and Y- # CHK PATTERN X = 10 Y = ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ direction using the key and press key. ENTER Length setting: 10 mm to the sheet width (in increments of 10 mm steps) Select the color to plot.

  • Page 141: Parameter Draw

    5-4-2. PARAMETER DRAW [Function] Setting state of parameters is plotted. [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “PARAMETER DRAW” pressing # TEST key. FUNCTION PARAM. DRAW< ent > Press the key. ENTER Select the plot parameter using the # PARAM.

  • Page 142: All Pattern

    5-4-3. ALL PATTERN [Function] Collectively plots the following adjustment result. • HEAD ADJUST , SLANT adjust , UNIT adjust • PARAMETERadjust2 (FINE / Y-Single / Y-Repeat / Y-Bi Direction) [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST <...

  • Page 143: Servo

    5-4-4. X SERVO [Function] Continuous forward/reverse travel is executed in terms of the X-direction for the purpose of durability test. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. • Execute the test with speed, acceleration and traveling amount set to the initial val- ues.

  • Page 144: Y Servo

    5-4-5. Y SERVO [Function] Continuous forward/reverse travel is executed in terms of the Y-direction for the purpose of durability test. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. • Execute the test with speed, acceleration and traveling amount set to the initial val- ues.

  • Page 145: Xy Servo

    5-4-6. XY SERVO [Function] Continuous forward/reverse travel is executed in terms of the X- and Y-direction for the purpose of durability test. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. • Execute the test with speed, acceleration and traveling amount set to the initial val- ues.

  • Page 146: Heater Test

    5-4-7. HEATER TEST [Function] Perform stand -alone test of the Preheater, and Printheater and check the LEDs on the external heater panel. [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “HEATER TEST” pressing the # TEST key.
  • Page 147 a. [TEMP] : Check of the current temperature of the Preheater and Printheater and the temperature setting. # HEATER TEST Select the “TEMP” using the key. TEMP < ent > Press the key. ENTER Display the current temperature of the (47) P r e h e a t e r a n d P r i n t h e a t e r a n d t h e Print...
  • Page 148 b. [HEAT LED] : Check of the HeatLED-ON/OFF Select the “HEAT LED” using the # HEATER TEST HEAT LED < ent > key. Press the key. ENTER Select the heater (Pre/Print) using the Print key. Press the key to change ON/OFF. Press the key to exit from the function.
  • Page 149 d. [SSR] : Heater-ON/OFF Select the “SSR” using the key. # HEATER TEST Press the key. ENTER < ent > Select the heater (Pre/Print) using the Print key. Press the key to change ON/OFF. Press the key to display the ENTER : 16A temperature and AD input value.

  • Page 150: Action Test

    5-4-8. ACTION TEST [Function] Performance of the following units is checked. • Rotation of fan motor (LOW/MID/HIGH/L.L./Poff) • Up/down operation of Y-cutter (UP/DOWN) • Turning ON/OFF roll motor. • Rotation of roll motor (HIGH/LOW/OFF) • Rotation of deodoriz fan (HIGH/LOW/OFF) •...

  • Page 151: Sensor Test

    5-4-9. SENSOR TEST [Function] The state of the following sensors are checked. • Medium setting lever sensor • Rear paper presence/absence sensor • Y-origin sensor • Wiper sensor • Front cover sensor rear • Ink pack sensor • Ink end sensor •...
  • Page 152 Press the key. # SENSOR TEST The state of the front cover sensor is shown on FRONT COVER the LCD. The front cover has been opened. OFF: The front cover has not been closed. Step 8) is only for 75SPII , 130SPII and 130SL. For 160SP, go to step 9) Press the key.
  • Page 153 Press the key in repetition to return the layers of screens one by one. Press the key to exit from the # TEST function. SENSOR TEST < ent > Press the key to start the initial ENTER operation. – 5.49 –...
  • Page 154 Press the key. # SENSOR TEST The state of the front cover sensor is shown on FRONT COVER the LCD. The front cover has been opened. OFF: The front cover has not been closed. Step 8) is only for 75SPII and 130SPII. For 160SP, go to step 9) Press the key.

  • Page 155: Paper Sensor

    5-4-10. PAPER SENSOR [Function] Reading by the paper width sensor is given on the LCD. This test can be executed without placing a media on the plotter. [Operation] Select the “TEST”.. FUNCTION Press the key. # TEST < ENT > ENTER Select the “PAPER SENSOR”...

  • Page 156: Keyboard Test

    5-4-11. KEYBOARD TEST [Function] The key pressed is shown on the LCD. [Operation ] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “KEYBOARD” pressing the # TEST KEYBOARD < ent > key. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 157: Lcd Test

    5-4-12. LCD TEST [Function] Indication shown on the LCD is changed over at predetermined intervals. [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “LCD TEST” pressing the FUNCTION # TEST key. LCD TEST <...

  • Page 158: Pump Motor

    5-4-13. PUMP MOTOR [Function] Performance of the pump motor is checked. [Operation] FUNCTION Select the “TEST”. # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “PUMP MOTOR” pressing the # TEST PUMP MOTOR < ent > key. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 159: Timer Check

    5-4-14. TIMER CHECK [Function] Checks the present date and time. This test is used for the evaluation of the build-in battery. The built-in timer is backed up by a lithium battery. This battery’s life is about 7 years. [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key.

  • Page 160: Memory Check

    5-4-15. MEMORY CHECK [Function] Checking of the following memories is executed. a. SDRAM read/write check b. F-ROM hash check c. S-RAM read/write check d. I/F board S-RAM read/write check • If an error occurs during any of the memory checks, it becomes impossible for the memory check action to continue.
  • Page 161 a. SDRAM check The indication “SDRAM” is shown on the LCD. # MEMORY check Press the key. ENTER CHECK : SDRAM Use the keys to set the waiting time after data have been written in until the # MEMORY check read-in check is performed .
  • Page 162 b. F-ROM check The indication “F-ROM” is shown on the LCD. # MEMORY check CHECK : F-ROM Press the key. The plotter starts ENTER # MEMORY check checking. CNT : 1 F-ROM The number of checks is shown on the LCD. # MEMORY check When an error arises, the error message will h’...
  • Page 163 d. I/F S-RAM check # MEMORY check The indication “I/F S-RAM” is shown on the CHECK : I/ F S-RAM LCD. Press the key. The plotter starts ENTER # MEMORY check checking. CNT : 1 I FRAM (Single check takes about 2 minutes.) # MEMORY check E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ∗...

  • Page 164: Skew Check

    5-4-16. SKEW CHECK [Function] Checks the amount of paper shift caused by paper feed. [Operation] FUNCTION Select the “TEST”. # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “SKEW CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION SKEW CHECK <...

  • Page 165: Temp Check

    5-4-17. TEMP CHECK [Function] Displays the temperature around the head. [Operation] FUNCTION Select the “TEST”. # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “TEMP CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION TEMP CHECK < ent > Press the ENTER Displays the temperature around the head.

  • Page 166: Encoder Check

    5-4-18. ENCODER CHECK [Function] Check linear sensor or linear encoder scale. Based on capping position, indicate value of linear encoder and Y motor encoder when it’s moved an optional position that was specified. [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key.
  • Page 167 Return to Process No. 3 when press the key. It is normal if value of Y motor encoder and value of linear encoder is indicated approximate. There are appearance of dispersion of linear scale and 2 mm to 3 mm gaps by stretching, though it isn’t unusual.

  • Page 168: Ink Ic Check

    5-4-19. INK IC CHECK [Function] Perform read check of the IC chip. [Operation] Select the “TEST”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “INK IC CHECK” pressing the # TEST INK IC < ent > key.

  • Page 169: Paramater Items

    5-5. #PARAMATER items 5-5-1. SYSTEM PARAMETER [Function] System parameter values are changed. [System parameters list] Indication Set value Description Remarks Adjustment of range and COMP.X Mechanical correction X accuracy (in increments of 0.1 mm 500 mm – actual measured value) If the system parameter COMP.Y Mechanical correction Y...
  • Page 170 Indication Set value Description Remarks FEDunit Switch to install the feeding unit 0: Disabled / 1: Enabled CUT.OVL Media cut over run (Left) CUT.OVR Media cut over run (Right) CUT.spd Cutting speed 0: normal (cm/s) CUTplan Switch to change the media detection method of media cut 0:Detect media both edge 1:Detect media one edge 2:Not detect media...
  • Page 171 [Operation] Select the “PARAMETER”. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # PARAMETER < ENT > Select the “SYSTEM PRM” pressing the # PARAMETER key. FUNCTION SYSTEN PRM < ent > Press the key. ENTER Select a parameter item using the # SYSTEM PARAMETER 0 = 0 COMP.

  • Page 172: Ink Parameter

    5-5-2. INK PARAMETER 1 This is not used in the field. Never change the value. 5-5-3. INK PARAMETER 2 This is not used in the field. Never change the value. 5-5-4. INK PARAMETER 3 This is not used in the field. Never change the value.

  • Page 173: Uploading And Downloading Parameters

    5-6. Uploading and Downloading Parameters This host computer and the plotter can be connected through the IEEE1284 or IEEE1394 interface to allow parameter loading the plotter to the host computer and parameter registration from the host computer to the plotter. 1.

  • Page 174: Download (Computer >>> Plotter)

    5-6-2. DOWNLOAD (Computer >>> Plotter) • To realize this function, the following item is required. OS : Windows2000 / WindowsNT4.0 / Windows98SE Cable: IEEE1394 interface cable / IEEE1284 interface cable (The IEEE1394 interface cable can be used only for Windows2000.) Tool: F/W Update Tool software [Operation]...
  • Page 175 Error messages If an error occurs, quit F/W Update Tool software and then turn OFF the poser of the plotter. Error message Cause Remedy Command error Check whether interface connection is normal. ERROR COMMAND Turn OFF the power and then turn it back ON. POWER OFF Parameter error Check whether the file selected on the host computer is for...

  • Page 176: Updating The Firmware

    Use a specialized F/W downloader. • You may download F/W downloader from our Web site on the Internet. (URL: http://www.mimaki.co.jp/) 5-7-1. The firmware in this unit This unit consists of the following 2 firmware components; the versions of both can be updated through the interface.

  • Page 177: Interface Side Firmware Version Updating File

    5-7-3. Interface side firmware version updating file You may download F/W version-up file through our Web site on the Internet (URL: http://www.mimaki.co.jp/). Download one of the following according to your use environment. The “ ∗∗∗ ” in the file name indicates the version number of F/W.

  • Page 178: Updating Procedure

    5-7-5. Updating procedure The procedure is the same on both the mechanical side and the interface side. [Operation] Turn on the power to the plotter. BOOT Press the key while the firm-ware REMOTE/LOCAL version is being shown on the LCD. F / W UPDATING This device will then be placed in the data waiting...
  • Page 179 Error messages when updating the version on the mechanical side Error message Cause Remedy E80 ROM0 ERASE Data stored in the ROM could not be erased. Replace the main PCB with a new one. E81 ROM1 ERASE Data stored in the ROM could not be erased. E82 h ' ∗...
  • Page 180 – 5.76 –...

  • Page 181: Appendix

    APPENDIX – APP.1 –...

  • Page 182: Maintenance Menu Tree

    6-1. Maintenance menu tree #ADJUST PRN.adjust2 X DIRECTION Y Si. Variable-1 Y Re. Variable-2 Y Bi. Normal-1 TSTprnt Normal-2 FINE BASES SET HEAD ADJUST SLANTadjust UNIT ADJUST WASH No selective item REPlACE COUNTER CARTRIDGE (color 1 ~ 12) SCAN COUNT USE TIME WIPING CNT SHOT COUNT...
  • Page 183 PARAM. DRAW SYSTEM PRM INK PRM.1 INK PRM.2 INK PRM.3 MAINTE PRM SERVO PRM ADJUST PRM ALL PATTERN. No selective item X SERVO No selective item Y SERVO No selective item XY SERVO No selective item HEATER TEST TEMP HEAT LED constantLED ACTION TEST FAN MOTOR...
  • Page 184 SYSTEM PRM No.0-63 Total 64 items ....Refer to “4-5-1. SYSTEM PRM” #PARAMETER INK PARAMETER1 No.0-99 Total 100 items ....This is not used in the field. INK PARAMETER2 No.0-95 Total 96 items ....This is not used in the field. INK PARAMETER3 No.0-95 Total 96 items ....

  • Page 185: Electrical Component Block Diagram (1/2)

    6-2. Electrical component block diagram (1/2) – APP.5 –...
  • Page 186 – APP.6 –...

  • Page 187: Heater Block Diagram (2/2)

    6-3. Heater block diagram (2/2) – APP.7 –...
  • Page 188 – APP.8 –...
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