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MIMAKI Tx500P-3200DS Operation Manual

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MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
URL: http://mimaki.com/
D203118-13
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  • Page 1 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL: http://mimaki.com/ D203118-13 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents CAUTION ..................v DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ............v Requests ....................v FCC Statement (USA) ................v Television/Radio Reception Interference ..........v Foreword ..................vi About usable ink .................. vi On This Operation manual ..............vi Using this Machine Safely ..............vi Symbols ....................
  • Page 3 Turning the Power ON/OFF ............2-3 Turning the Power ON................2-3 Turning the Power OFF ..............2-3 Setting a Media ................2-4 Checking the Spacers ................2-4 Installing the Antistatic Fabric.............2-5 Setting the Head Gap .................2-6 Note for media setting ................2-6 Setting a roll media................2-7 Preparation to install Take-up tension bar weight ......2-18 Changing the printing origin .............2-18 Preparing the Color Fixation Device ...........2-19...
  • Page 4 Setting of Refresh Left..............3-10 Setting of Drying Fan................3-10 Setting of Feed Speed..............3-10 Setting of MAPS4 ................3-11 Setting of Auto Nozzle Maint............3-12 Setting Interval wiping ..............3-15 Setting Head Gap................3-15 About Machine Setup menu ............3-16 Machine Setup menu table...............3-17 Setting a AUTO Power-off..............3-18 Setting Feeding unit .................3-18 Setting Take-up unit .................3-19 Setting the Display of Media Remain ..........3-19...
  • Page 5 Washing the Ink Discharge Passage ..........4-12 When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (Custody Wash)...4-12 Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It......4-14 When nozzle missing Cannot Be Solved ........4-15 Washing the Head Nozzle ..............4-15 Nozzle Recovery Function ...............4-16 Automatic Maintenance Function..........4-19 Setting the Refreshing level .............4-19 Setting the Cleaning level..............4-19...

  • Page 6: Caution

    In the event that the product is the cause of interference, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE try to eliminate it by taking one of the following corrective SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU measures or taking some of them in combination.

  • Page 7: Foreword

    Foreword Foreword Using this Machine Safely Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color inkjet Symbols printer “Tx500P Series”. “Tx500P Series” is a color inkjet printer that can print with Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe Sublimation dye ink realizing high speed and high image operation and for prevention of damage to the machine.

  • Page 8: Precautions In Use

    Check first that Protective gear the machine no longer produces smoke, and then contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for • Make sure you wear protective glasses and gloves repair. Never repair your machine and ink bottle by before cleaning the nozzles as it is possible that ink or yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.
  • Page 9 Handling of media environmental • Use the recommended media. conditions: Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high- •Operating quality printing. environment: • Set the temperature of the Print heater and Post-heater 20 to 30 °C according to the type and characteristics of the media used.

  • Page 10: Safety Interlock

    Using this Machine Safely Safety interlock This machine is equipped with interlocks to terminate the operation for your safety when the cover opens during printing etc. (Red circled sections in the figure below)

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    The following warning labels are attached to this machine. Make sure you understand the content of the warning labels. If the warning label becomes too dirty to read or wears off, make sure you purchase a new label from your dealer or an office of MIMAKI...
  • Page 12 Warning labels Order Label Number M903330 M912560 M903239 TF50-70 M901549 M903404 M912058 M908553...
  • Page 13 Warning labels Order Label Number M905982 M907833 M907935 M906115 M914192 M914189...

  • Page 14: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Serial No. covered AABCDEEE AA: W3, 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 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 Pinch rollers and Feed rollers ......1-8 Connecting Cables ........1-8 Setup Location ..........

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Gross Model Width Depth Height weight 5620mm 1800mm 1820mm 1430kg Tx500P-3200DS (221.3 in) (70.9 in) (71.7 in) (3,152.6 lb) Color fixation 4300mm 2000mm 1040mm 960kg device + VT (169.3 in) (78.7 in)

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Use Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of the Machine Left maintenance cover Open the cover in maintenance. Even when the power button is off, keep all covers closed. Front cover External ink supply unit Put the ink in the ink tank. Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures against jamming of medias or in maintenance inside the station.

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

    Chapter 1 Before Use Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine Clamp lever (rear) Interlocks with the clamp lever in the font of this machine. Color fixation device main power switch Turns the color fixation device on or off. Tension-bar Brings tension to the media.

  • Page 19: Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 Before Use Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Display Local <Setup 1> 12:00 Changes over the functions of the Displays the following items: function keys ([FUNC1]–[FUNC3]). • Printer status 1340mm CONSTANT •...
  • 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: Media Sensor

    Chapter 1 Before Use Media sensor Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) The media sensor detects the presence of the media and Nozzle check unit is checking the nozzle missing during the media length. printing. There are a total of 4 media sensors on the device; 2 on If NCU detect a nozzle missing, automatically performs a the platen (on the back) and 2 on the base of the color nozzle restoration operation.

  • Page 22: Capping Station

    Chapter 1 Before Use Connecting Cables Capping station • Be sure to wear the attached goggles in cleaning Connecting the LAN cable within the capping station to protect your eyes against ink. Otherwise, you may get ink in your When connecting LAN cable, be sure to follow the note eyes.

  • Page 23: Connecting Power Supply Cable

    Connecting Power Supply Cable 3Φ 200V 125A You are not allowed to install the printer by yourself. Be sure to request MIMAKI’s service personnel and an electrician to install the printer. • The power supply voltage for the main printer unit...

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

    Chapter 1 Before Use Fill ink in the ink tank Status of ink Status of ink amount and Current ink remaining and charging amount amount indicator Fill ink in the ink tank of this machine. Ink end/Ink tank none Ink remain : 300cc less than •...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Before Use IC chip charging startsautomatically. Remove the cap of the ink tank. • First, cover the cap with a waste cloth etc. to prevent your hands from getting dirty and then • The information on the IC chip, remove it.

  • Page 26: Caution In Handling Of Ink Bottles

    Chapter 1 Before Use About IC chip When “INK CHARGE” is displayed in Local • The IC chip has information of ink color, remaining amount of ink, expiration data, etc. If you could not perform the auto-charge for the following When filling the ink, insert the IC chip packed with the ink reasons, the warning message “INK CHARGE”...

  • Page 27: Media

    Waviness may occur on the media and it may media cause media clogging. • Use the recommended media. Maximum 3300 mm (129.9 in) Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure Minimum 297 mm (11.7 in) reliable, high-quality printing. Max. printing width 3290 mm (129.5 in) •...

  • Page 28: About The Emergency Switch

    Chapter 1 Before Use About the emergency • Material that bends when installed on the feeding device because the paper core being used is not strong enough switch • When using media other than the above, make sure you perform a test print. •...

  • Page 29: If You Feel The Danger

    Chapter 1 Before Use If you feel the danger Press the emergency switch. • Buzzer sounds inform you that you have an emergency stop. • The display will show the message. Remove the cause you press the emergency switch and confirm the safety. Cancel the emergency stop state.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Before Use 1-16...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing. Workflow ............2-2 Adjusting the opening at the aperture plate ............2-27 Turning the Power ON/OFF ......2-3 Processing when media is terminated ..2-28 Turning the Power ON ........

  • Page 32: 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). Preparing Color Fixation Referring to “Preparing the Color Fixation Device” ( P.2-19). Device Test Printing Referring to “Test Printing”...

  • Page 33: Turning The Power On/Off

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation 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 34: Setting A Media

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting a Media  When printing on cloth (when a print quality on a thick media is unstable) This machine can be used with a roll media and leaf Please use an adjustment spacer after having tested media.

  • Page 35: Installing The Antistatic Fabric

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Installation position of the antistatic Standards for installing the ink receiving fabric spacer and the fabric edge spacer • Makes sure that the width of the ink receiving spacer and the fabric edge spacer combined is not less than the width of the image being printed.

  • Page 36: Setting The Head Gap

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting the Head Gap Note for media setting Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle When setting media, read the following notes carefully. plane of the heads). When the carriage is to move above the platen for printing •...

  • Page 37: Setting A Roll Media

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation (3) Loosen the cover fixing screw attached to the Setting a roll media cover of left of take-up device and unlock the AMF lock by sliding it. Prepare for the take-up device first (4) Open the covers. Prepare for the take-up device before setting the roll media.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Attach the paper core. When you fix the roll holder, please do not lift the lever of the fixing screws. (1) Put the roll shaft through a paper core. • When the entire fixing screws are raised above, Paper core screws idle and can not be fixed.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting a roll media Set the roll shaft with the paper core on the take-up device, and close the covers on Set a roll media to the feeding device on the back. the right and left sides of the roll shaft. When setting a roll media, set “Feeding unit”...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Set both of “Setting Feeding unit” and Set a media on the roll shaft. “Setting Take-up unit” of the machine (1) Put the roll shaft through a paper core. setting to “ON”.( P.3-18,P.3-19) • Need to adjust the position of the paper core to come in the middle of the roll shaft.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Open the front cover and raise the clamp Feed enough of the media under lapel bar lever at the front of this machine. • At this point, remove any wrinkles from the Clamp lever surface of the media. Clamp lever Front cover Insert the edge of the media between the...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Go to the front of the machine, raise the Go to the front of the machine, and lower clamp lever while holding the edge of the the clamp lever while stretching the media. media in your hand, and pull out the media.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Open the hood cover of the coloring Use the jig to pass the media through the heater. opening at the aperture plate. Opening at the aperture plate • Use the following jig: Guiding fabric jig (accessory box 1) Pull out the edge of the media until it Auxiliary moving rollers Handle...
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Use the jog keys on the main printer unit to Feed the media to the top of lapel bar 5 and feed the media until its edge comes out of label bar 6. the bottom part of the color fixation device. •...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Feed the media through the top of lapel bar With switches of the take-up device, roll up 7 until it reaches the take-up device. the media about once. (1) Making the left switch to [MANUAL] and the right ↑...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Entering the media width and Holding the media on both sides, lift it remaining amount carefully. When you set “Media remaining amount display” and “Media detection/ width” to “ON” and “MANUAL”( P.3- 19, P.3-20), input screen for the media width and the remaining amount is displayed after detecting the media thickness.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Installing the counter weight for For the take-up tension bar adjusting the take-up/ feeding tension- Attach weights to the carabiner on the base of the tension bar weight bar when you want to make the take-up tension bar heavier.

  • Page 48: Preparation To Install Take-Up Tension Bar Weight

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Hitch the hook of the weight to the rings of Preparation to install Take-up tension CW wire both ends. bar weight In case of using Tension bar by making it heavy Stack the ring parts of CW wire both ends and hitch the hook.

  • Page 49: Preparing The Color Fixation Device

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Preparing the Color Fixation Device This machine performs a consistent dry to color fixation process for after printing. Additionally, make sure you perform a test for each media type (fabric) in advance to realize optimum color quality. You need to set the heater temperature for the color fixation device before printing.

  • Page 50: Prepare Color Fixation Device

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Emergency stop The emergency stop switch is attached to the heater (1 point) and the printer side (5 points). The emergency stop switch on the printer side is effective only when the printer is activated. If you feel danger, please push the switch near you. For details, refer to P.1-14「About the emergency switch? Prepare Color Fixation Device...

  • Page 51: Operation Menu Of Color Fixation Device

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Operation Menu of Color fixation Device Status Time Status Time Status Time [Status] [HEATER] [Log window (2 lines per log)] WAITING Displayed in the waiting mode. Switches the heater on or off in the LOCAL Line 1: Date and time of occurrence control mode.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Status Time HEATER SETTING 1 Changes the displayed temperature units. [Temperature Indication] [Celsius] Changes the displayed Displays the temperature in Celsius. temperature units. [Fehrenheit] [Temperature Setting] Displays the temperature in Fahrenheit. Sets the temperature. [Timer Setting] Configures the timer or clears the filter time.

  • Page 53: Setting Menu List

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting Menu List • Some of the following setting items can also be set from the printer side. Set from Function name Set value Overview printer Coloring temperature setting 150.0 180.0 200.0 Set the temperature at color development. 16/5000 Standby temperature setting 100.0...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Set the color fixing temperature and standby temperature Set the color fixing temperature and standby temperature when heater is ON from LOCAL mode and the printer. • Standby temperature is the holding temperature for shortening heating time of the heater and reducing damage to the media.

  • Page 55: Flow Of Color Fixation Device Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Touch the button on the top screen. Send print data from computer to printer. • The setting menu will be displayed. • For the method of sending data, please read the operation manual of the output software. •...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Exit REMOTE mode. Start printing. (1) Touch the button. • When the furnace temperature stabilizes at the The status changes from [WAITING] to [MAINTE]. set temperature, the status changes from [HEATING] to [READY]. READY When you do not control the color fixation device from the printer Turn on the main power supply of color fixation device.

  • Page 57: Warming Up

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Checking the Logs Tap [RES] key. Tap [F1] (Screen transition 1). • Displays the various settings screens. • If it cannot be cancelled even by pushing [RES], turn off the main power once. • In case of THERMALSTAT error, it cannot be Tap [LOG].

  • Page 58: Processing When Media Is Terminated

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Use the guiding fabric jig to close the Adjust the size of the opening at the opening at the aperture plate (8 locations). aperture plate. • Use the following jig: Guiding fabric jig (1) Insert the guiding fabric jig vertically between (accessory box 1) the aperture plate in the center of the color fixation device and media in order to...

  • Page 59: Resetting The Proper Temperature

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Remove the used media from the paper • During winding, check that the media does not get tube on the feeding side. caught on the upper part of the grid roller or the upper part of the color fixation device. Remove the roll shaft on the feeding side When new media is wound up to the and remove the paper pipe.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Touch the [Timer Setting] button. Select temperature notation. • Please select the notation unit of current temperature heater coloring temperature. • The filter time clear screen is displayed. Reset the timer. • [Celsius] Displays the temperature of the heater in degrees •...

  • Page 61: Setting The Color Fixation Device From The Printer

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Specification of terminal block for external input Set the backlight. connection • [Backlight off function] [Enable] : Turn off the backlight when the heater is off. [Disable] : Always on. • [OFF Timer] [Enable] : Set the time (minutes) until the backlight is turned off.

  • Page 62: Printing Workflow

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Displaying the status of the color Printing Workflow fixation device Print flow when timer function is OFF The color and the letter of the icon on the local TOP screen change depending on the status of the color Send print data fixation device.

  • Page 63: Test Printing

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Test Printing Error while printing Send print data Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging Color fixation device Printer defects such as nozzle missing (slight touching of ink or nozzle missing). Local→Remote Heater ON Relationship between head row and test pattern...

  • Page 64: Head Cleaning

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Head Cleaning About head cleaning Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning depending on the status. Select one from the three types below: Media-feeding direction Soft : When lines are bent, when any line is missing Normal : When any line is missing, when colors are : When the set value is "FEED DIR."...

  • Page 65: Setting Of Media Correction

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting of Media Cor- Press the key to print the rection correction pattern. Check the correction pattern and enter a Correct the media feed amount to match the type of correction value. media you are using. •...

  • Page 66: Correct The Ink Drop Position For Bidirectional Printing

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Correct the ink drop posi- Press key several times to end tion for bidirectional printing the setting. When the condition for printing (Distance of the platen and • You can select “DROP.POScorrect” by using the [FUNC1](MENU) in the Local without pressing the the head /media thickness/media type/etc.) has been [FUNC2] (ADJUST) key.

  • Page 67: Printing Data

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Printing Data Transmit data to be printed from the PC. • For the method of data transmission, see the Starting a Printing Operation instruction manual for the output software. Resolution Data type • When the same data is printed, the color may VD : Variable data / ND : Normal data differ if print conditions are changed, including the resolution, pass, scanning speed, and printing...

  • Page 68: Behavior After Printing Has Been Completed

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Behavior after printing has been completed Fixing Feed When printing has been completed, the feeding operation is performed to fix the color to the printed surface with the color fixation device. • Perform the feeding operation until the back edge of print- ing passes the drying heater.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Setup This chapter describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. About Setup menu ......... 3-2 Setting the Display of Media Remain..3-19 Setting Time..........3-19 Setup menu table ......... 3-3 Setting Unit (Temperature/ Length) ....3-19 Register the optimal print conditions to Setting a Key Buzzer ........3-20 match the use..........

  • Page 70: Chapter 3 Setup

    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. Local <Setup 1> 12:00 : Press this to use the adjust function.

  • Page 71: Setup Menu Table

    Chapter 3 Setup  Screen transition when (ADJUST) key is pressed When adjustment functions (Feed Comp./ Prop Pos. Correct) are performed, the Adjust menu can be displayed easily without selecting [MENU]-[Setup] from Local. Press the [SEL] key to display “ADJUST” for [FUNC1], and then press the [FUNC1] key.
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Setup When no instruction Function name Outline Set value from RIP exists Sets the automatic cleaning operation for the head Auto Cleaning ON / OFF performed before or during printing. Length 0.1 to 20.0 to 100.0 m Performs cleaning at intervals of the set length. Cleaning Performs cleaning whenever the set number of File...

  • Page 73: Register The Optimal Print Conditions To Match The Use

    Chapter 3 Setup  Copy the contents of SETUP 1 to 4 to Register the optimal print conditions [Temporary] to match the use You can use it with changing the part of registration contents of Setup 1 to 4. In this machine, you will be able to register print Select “copy”...

  • Page 74: Setting Of Media Correction

    Chapter 3 Setup Press to select the save location Setting of Media Correction (Setup 1 to 4), and press key. Correct the media feed amount to match the type of • Save confirmation screen will be displayed. media you are using. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may Press key.

  • Page 75: If The Positions Of Dots Shift

    Chapter 3 Setup Check the correction pattern and enter a If the Positions of Dots Shift... correction value. When the condition for printing (Distance of the platen and • A screen for entering the correction value the head /media thickness/media type/etc.) has been appears.

  • Page 76: Setting The Color Fixation Device

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting the color fixation device Setting of Logical Seek The head’s operation varies depending on the Logical Press the key in (MENU) Seek settings, as shown in the figure below. Local. Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is OFF Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and UNI-DIRECTIONAL...

  • Page 77: Setting Of Overprint

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting of Overprint Setting of Left and Right Margins Sets the number of layers in which ink is to be applied. Set a non-printing area along the left and right edges of the media. Press the key in (MENU) The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set Local.

  • Page 78: Setting Of Refresh Left

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting of Refresh Left Setting of Feed Speed When you want to make a flushing operation at the left Changes the media feeding speed in printing. side of the machine, set to “ON”. Press the key in (MENU) Press the key in...

  • Page 79: Setting Of Maps4

    If performing media correction does not resolve feeding • Set Value : 0 to 100% (set in units of 5%) stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) • The MAPS4 effect become strong as the set function to disperse the pass boundary to make the value increase, and become weak as the set feeding stripes less visible.

  • Page 80: Setting Of Auto Nozzle Maint

    Chapter 3 Setup Press key, and press Setting of Auto Nozzle Maint. select the type of auto cleaning. You can set the machine so that it automatically performs • There are “PAGE”, “LENGTH” and “TIME” for nozzle maintenance operations before and during auto cleaning.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Setup Nozzle Check Flow Nozzle check is conducted according to the following flow. • Turn the “Nozzle Check” setting ON to be enabled. • Only perform RETRY COUNT and Printing Check settings when the settings are enabled. Nozzle check  Judgment Detects missing nozzles.
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Setup Setting the Nozzle Check Press to select “Retry Count”, and press the key. Select ON when you want to conduct nozzle check during • Setting value: 0 to 3 online printing. Press to select “Auto Nozzle Press key in (MENU) Recovery”, and press the...

  • Page 83: Setting Interval Wiping

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting Interval wiping Setting Head Gap When a set time has elapsed, the machine automatically Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle wipes the nozzle surfaces of the head to remove any ink plane of the heads).

  • Page 84: About Machine Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Setup 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. Local <Setup 1>...

  • Page 85: Machine Setup Menu Table

    Chapter 3 Setup Machine Setup menu table Function name Set value Default Description When no operation has been performed for the set AUTO Power-off ( P.3-18) NONE/ 10 ~ 600min 30min time, the power supply is automatically turned “OFF”. You can set the operation method when the ON/ Feeding device missing( P.3-18) ON/ OFF...

  • Page 86: Setting A Auto Power-Off

    Chapter 3 Setup Function name Set value Default Description SMTP Address Set the SMTP server. SMTP PORT No. Set the SMTP port number. SENDER ADDRESS Set the e-mail address to be used as the sender mail address. POP before SMTP Set the SMTP server authentication method (SMTP Auth.

  • Page 87: Setting Take-Up Unit

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting Take-up unit Setting Time For setting whether the take-up unit is used or not used. You can set time of your country (time difference). Press the (MENU) in Local. Press the (MENU) in Local. Press to select machine setup, Press to select machine setup, and press the...

  • Page 88: Setting A Key Buzzer

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting a Key Buzzer Setting the Media Detect/Width You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key. When you want to enter the optional media width when setting media and there is a problem with the media Press the (MENU) in Local.

  • Page 89: Setting The Confirm

    Chapter 3 Setup Setting the feed mode of the space of Setting the Confirm. no data to be printed Set whether media feeding is performed for checking the result of the test printing etc. or not. Change the feed mode of the margin included in the image data (the space of no data to be printed).

  • Page 90: Set The Network

    • The IP address currently used by this machine is delivered due to Internet environment, failure of the device/ displayed. the power supply, etc. Mimaki has absolutely no responsibility for any damages or loss resulting from non- • After connecting with the network, it takes time delivery or delays.
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Setup Press the (>>) twice. Set the event to send an event mail Press to select “Network & Mail”, Press the (MENU) in Local. and press the key. Press to select “Event Mail” and Press to select machine setup, press the key.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 Setup Set the server Press to select “Authentication”, and press the key. • Set the SMTP server authentication method Press the (MENU) in Local. (SMTP authentication). • When you select [OFF], proceed to the Step 15. • If you select [SMTP Authentication], after the Press to select machine setup, operation of the steps 15-18, go to step 23.
  • Page 93 Chapter 3 Setup Send a test e-mail Press the key. (>>) • “Transmit Test” will be selected. Press the (MENU) in Local. Press key. • The sent result is displayed. • If sending test e-mail has failed, an error code is Press to select machine setup, displayed.

  • Page 94: Setting The Setting Lock Function

    Chapter 3 Setup Press key several times to end Setting the Setting Lock function the setting. You can freely specify a four digit password so that no one other than an administrator can perform network and • If you forget the password, you can press the mail settings.

  • Page 95: About Information Menu

    Chapter 3 Setup About Information menu The information of this machine can be confirmed. The following items can be confirmed as machine information. : Press this to select Information menu, or to switch to the previous screen. Local <Setup 1> 12:00 : Press this to switch to the next screen.

  • Page 96: Displaying The Information

    Chapter 3 Setup Displaying the Information of this Displaying the Information machine Press the (MENU) in Local. Press the key in Local. Press to select “Information” and press the key. The information is displayed sequentially with the key . • Information menu appears. •...
  • Page 97 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 Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It ............4-14 Precautions for Maintenance ......

  • Page 98: Chapter 4 Maintenance

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

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Lapel Bar (Take-Up Side)

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Wash the platen in water. Cleaning the Lapel Bar (Take-up Side) From the front of the machine, wipe away any dirt, such as ink, attached to the lapel bar used during media take-up. Soak a soft cloth in water or diluted mild detergent, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe away any dirt.

  • Page 100: Cleaning The Brake Roller

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Brake Roller Cleaning the Fabric Retainer From the front of the machine, wipe away any dirt, such as To clean any dirt such as ink stains on the fabric retainer, lint, attached to the brake roller. remove the retainer to clean it.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the pinch roller. Turn on the machine and check that it is operating correctly. • Loosen the knob screws (2 points) and pull them towards you. (1) Press the key in Local mode. (2) Press , and select [Carriage Out]. (3) Press the key.

  • Page 102: Cleaning The Color Fixation Device

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Area Cleaning the Color Fixation Device around Flushing Unit Mist soiling occurs around the sublimation gas collection hood on the top of the color fixation device, and on the partitioning board inside the hood. Make sure you clean In order to prevent ink clogging of the head, this machine this section daily to prevent mist soiling from accumulating.

  • Page 103: Cleaning The Ink Receiving Sponge

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Flushing cover Clean the part of the sensor with a clean stick. (2) Remove the ink receiving sponge holding, and take out the ink receiving sponge. Sensor Return the flushing unit to the original position. (1) Hold The Handle And Shift The Flushing Unit.

  • Page 104: 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. : Press this to select Maintenance menu, or to switch to the previous screen. Local <Setup 1> 12:00 : Press this to use the maintenance function.

  • Page 105: Maintenance Menus At-A-Glance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance menus at-a-glance Item Set value Description 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.4-10) head, wipers, etc. Nozzle Wash Soaks the nozzle surfaces in maintenance cleaning fluid, for carrying 1 to 15min P.4-15)

  • Page 106: Maintaining The Capping Station

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintaining the Cap- Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ping Station It is recommended that the wiper and cap be cleaned frequently in order to maintain the high image quality of Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping the machine and keep the machine itself in good working station.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the wiper. Set the wiper at the original position. • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends. • Insert the wiper by holding both ends of the wiper. Projection Clean the wiper and bracket. •...

  • Page 108: Washing The Ink Discharge Passage

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Close the lower part of the right side front Washing the Ink Discharge Passage cover, and press the key. Wash the ink discharge passage on a regular basis (once • After running a dry suction for a certain period of every 2 - 3 months) to prevent ink coagulation from time, the screen returns to step1.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4 Maintenance Open the lower part of the right side front Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. cover. (1) Remove the screws of the right side front • Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning cover (for two positions).

  • Page 110: Cleaning The Ink Head And The Area Around It

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Ink Head Suction the cleaning solution into a and the Area around It syringe and squirt about three syringes worth of solution into each cap. Because ink head employs very precise mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is cleaned.

  • Page 111: When Nozzle Missing Cannot Be Solved

    Chapter 4 Maintenance When nozzle missing Shift the flushing unit to the left. Cannot Be Solved (1) Remove the clasp. (2) Hold The Handle And Shift The Flushing Unit. When nozzle missing cannot be solved even after the clasp head cleaning ( P.2-34) has been done, perform the following three functions: Nozzle Wash...

  • Page 112: Nozzle Recovery Function

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wiper and the bracket, and press • When nozzle missing is not cleared even after this key. washing is carried out several times, contact the (1) Pull out it by holding projections at both ends distributor in your region or our service office.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press key. Register the Nozzle number that needs Nozzle Recovery and then press • Printing of the nozzle pattern will start. key. • Select “ENTRY” then “Move to select of the Nozzle line (Step 5) without drawing a pattern” (1) Select the registration number from 1 to 10 by pressing [][] key and press the Overhead view...
  • Page 114 Chapter 4 Maintenance Reset the set value Press key several times to end the setting. Press the (MENU) in Local. • Up to 10 nozzles can be registered per 1 nozzle line. Press to select “Maintenance” • Even if you use this function, time required for and press the key.

  • Page 115: Automatic Maintenance Function

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Automatic Mainte- Setting the Cleaning level nance Function Sets the head cleaning level. To use this machine comfortably, you can set various Press the (MENU) in Local. maintenances to be performed automatically. Here, set performing intervals of various automatic maintenances.

  • Page 116: Charging Ink

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Charging ink Insert the IC chip included with the 2 liter ink bottle. If auto charging is not possible, or if you want to check the • When an IC chip is inserted into the printer and content of the IC chip before charging ink, perform the the information on the IC chip is loaded, the following operation.

  • Page 117: Replacing The Waste Ink Tank

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing the Waste When the “CHARGE START” confirmation screen appears, press key. Ink Tank • Charging starts. • The ink information on the IC chip appears in the display. If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears •...
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 Maintenance Lift the waste ink tank a little. Replace the waste ink tank. • Lift the waste ink tank up to the position where it (1) Prepare a waste ink tank (SPC-0197). does not hit the stopper. • Prepare a new tank, or use the same waste ink tank after you have disposed of the waste ink inside.

  • Page 119: For The Operation Limitation By The Amount Of Waste Ink

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Discarding the waste ink on the left Return the empty waste ink tank to the side of machine original position. • Reinsert the tube pulled out. In the waste ink tank on the left side of the machine, the ink and cleaning solution discharged at the flushing will be accumulated.

  • Page 120: Replacing Consumables

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing consum- Close the lower part of the right side front ables cover, and press the key. • After its initial operation, the machine returns to Local. Replacing the wiper Replacing the HF filter The wiper is consumable. When the warning message "Replace a WIPER"...

  • Page 121: Discard The Expired Ink

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Mount a new HF filter (SPA-0189). Discard the expired ink • Insert the holes of right and left of the HF filter into If the expired ink is continued to use, it may cause a the convex part of the carriage. reduction of print quality and a failure of the machine.

  • Page 122: Replacing The Ink Tank

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Caution in handling of ink If there is no problem on the confirmation screen, press the key. • If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your • This resets the ink charge information embedded eyes with a lot of clean running water for at least in this machine.

  • Page 123: Replacing The Ink Absorber

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replace the new ink tank. Replacing the ink absorber • Cover the surrounding area with waste cloth for Ink absorber is set under the NCU (Nozzle Check Unit). protection against dirt before changing the ink Ink absorber absorbs the ink to be discharged at the time tank.

  • Page 124: Tank Calibration

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replace the ink absorber. Tank Calibration • Pull out the knob at the bottom of the NCU, and This machine manages the remaining amount of ink with replace the ink absorber. the weight balance that is built in the external ink supply unit.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the ink tank of the selected slot When the correction processing is finished and press the key. successfully, remove all the weights on the dish of the balance and press the (1) Press the protrusion on the lid of the ink tank key.
  • Page 126 Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-30...
  • Page 127 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 The temperature of the heater does not rise to the set value ...5-2 Media gets jammed / media is soiled ..........5-3 Image quality is poor ................5-3...

  • Page 128: 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 129: Media Gets 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 130: Ink Tank Warning Appears

    If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be Do not leave the repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer. (1) Do not start printing with the media cockled because it may media in the Displaying the description of ink bottle cause media jam.

  • Page 131: 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 Measures ERROR 901 •...
  • Page 132 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Release the emergency switch. P.1-14) • When [ENTER] is displayed on the screen, press the key. Recov- ery operations begin. • When the machine cannot recover, or the Release the emergency switch. The emergency switch has been pressed. cover is already closed and the message is still displayed, turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a...
  • Page 133 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Check the type of ink on both the IC chip INK TYPE The type of ink on the inserted IC chip is and the ink bottle. INVALID INK CHARGE different from the ink in the bottle. •...
  • Page 134 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message displayed in LOCAL Message Cause Measures • Check the ink bottle for the supply path INK ERROR An ink error occurred. corresponding to the indicated color. InkOverflow : MMBBYYKK Ink has entered the air tank. The sub tank sensor High does not change •...
  • Page 135 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Check if the media can be fed correctly in the jog operation. • Lower the position of the tension bar at The control limit sensor of the media feed- the feeding side. Feeding LimitDETECT ing machine was detected.
  • Page 136 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Execute the data clear function. P.2-37) DATA REMAIN Data was received. Restart if the error message remains after the execution of the data clear. • Use cooling equipment to lower the room temperature to a specified range. •...
  • Page 137 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Ink Error Ink error is displayed also in the local guidance. ( P.3-28) Message Cause Measures The ink tank is not set on the external ink • Set the ink tank on the ink slot with the Ink tank - Unavailable supply unit.

  • Page 138: 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 139 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures ERROR 186 HDC OVERFLOW [123 ] ERROR 186 HDC UNDERFLOW [123 ] Ink discharge control error ERROR 187 HDC SLEW RATE [123 ] ERROR 188 HDC MEMORY [123 ] ERROR 18a Main PCB V_CORE •...
  • Page 140 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • 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 is set on the media ERROR 425 An abnormality occurred in the take-up sta- take-up machine correctly.
  • Page 141 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Turn off the power button to the machine and turn it on after a while. ERROR 44d An abnormality occurred in the station • If the same error message appears STATION POS ERR position.
  • Page 142 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Turn off the power button to the machine and turn it on after a while. ERROR 617 Detect the abnormality in the liquid level • If the same error message appears Subtank Sens :12345678 sensor of the sub-tank.
  • Page 143 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Turn off the power button to the machine and turn it on after a while. ERROR 65d Ink has entered the air tank. • If the same error message appears Overflow tank: 12 again, contact your local distributor to call for service.
  • Page 144 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Disconnect and then reconnect the cables between the printer and the color ERROR E01 Failed to communicate with the color fixa- fixation device. Fixing Machine Com tion device. • If the same error message appears again, contact your local distributor to call for service.
  • Page 145 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Measures • Set the [Filter Cleaning Timer] to [CLR] FILTER CLEANING It lights in red at the time of filter cleaning. after completing the filter cleaning. • Set the [Filter Replace Timer] to [CLR] FILTER REPLACE It lights in red at the time of filter replacing.
  • Page 146 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting List of PLC error messages for color fixation device - FW error Message Cause Measures 733:HT[E101]HT1_DISCONNECT Wiring disconnection detected in heater1 1. Use a tester to confirm that the input voltage is not too low. 733:HT[E102]HT2_DISCONNECT Wiring disconnection detected in heater2 2.
  • Page 147 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting List of PLC error messages for color fixation device - Warning Message Cause Measures The filter has been used for more than • Reset the filter time after replacing the fil- 73C:FIL[D001]FILTER_REPLASE 2000 hours since it was replaced. ter.
  • Page 148 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-22...
  • Page 149 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 .................6-4 Sheet for inquiry ................6-5...

  • Page 150: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications Machine specifications Item Specifications Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Print head Specifications 12 heads: In line head x 3-layered staggered arrangement 4-color ink set 540x360: Bi/Uni 2/ 3/ 4 pass 570x720: Bi/Uni 4/ 6/ 9 pass 720x720:Bi/Uni 4/ 6/ 9 pass 720x1080:Bi/Uni 6/ 9/ 12 pass Drawing mode (scan x feed)

  • Page 151: Ink Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix Item Specifications Main printer unit: 7 kW or less Power consumption In line color fixation device: 50 kW or less (at 200V) Available temp. 20 °C~30 °C (68°F~86°F) Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation) Guaranteed temp. 20 °C~ 25 °C (68°F~77°F) Recommended Temperature...

  • Page 152: Supply Item List

    Chapter 6 Appendix Supply item list Product No. Name SPA-0188 Maintenance kit SPA-0189 HF filter replacement kit SPA-0190 Mist airflow fan filter replacement kit SPA-0193 Wiper kit SPA-0196 Ink supply filter replacement kit SPA-0197 Waste ink tank SL (Package) ML003-Z-K1 Cleaning Liquid 03 MAINTENANCE KIT SPC-0813 Flushing box absorber replacement kit...

  • Page 153: 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...
  • Page 154 Chapter 6 Appendix...
  • Page 155 Operation Manual Tx500P-3200DS May, 2017 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D203118-13-11052017...
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