MIMAKI UJF-3042MkII Daily Care And Maintenance

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Inkjet printer UJF-3042MkII/3042MkII EX/6042MkII
Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance
This machine is a precision machine equipped with extremely fine mechanisms. Especially, the nozzle sur-
face of the heads from which the ink is discharged is affected even by a slightest attachment of dust or paper
powder and the proper printing results could not be obtained. With a view to using this machine in a better
condition, we would like to recommend performing the following care and maintenance on daily basis.
1. When to care
When to care
Once a day
(at the end of the daily work)
Once a week
(at the end of the work on
weekend)
Once a month
 Tools required for maintenance
• UJ Cleaning swab (SPC-0386)
• F-200 / LF-200 Washing Liquid (SPC-0568)
• Cotton swab
• Gloves
• Soft fabric
 This printer uses a ultraviolet curable ink (UV ink).
 Be sure to wear the included
What to care
Surroundings of the heads
Capping station
Mist filter 1
Exterior
Waste ink tank
Mist filter 2
Ink discharge passage
Refill and check the antifreeze liquid
safety glasses and gloves.
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  • Page 1 Inkjet printer UJF-3042MkII/3042MkII EX/6042MkII Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance This machine is a precision machine equipped with extremely fine mechanisms. Especially, the nozzle sur- face of the heads from which the ink is discharged is affected even by a slightest attachment of dust or paper powder and the proper printing results could not be obtained.
  • Page 2: Daily Care

    2. Daily care • When possible, use the UJ Cleaning swab (SPC-0386) for cleaning around the head/ capping station/ wiper. Using the other cotton bud may attach lint, then it may damage the machine. • Be sure to perform maintenance for the ink cap and the wiper of capping station every day. If you leave it dirty, dirt may adhere to the nozzle surface, or, dust and dry ink may be rubbed against the nozzle.
  • Page 3 (2) Capping Station ("Cleaning the Wiper and Cap" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) The surrounding area of the cap is also liable to be stained by the dust and ink. It is recommended to clean the head frequently using the cleaning liquid for maintenance suitable for the ink used to avoid the stains on the head.
  • Page 4: Periodically Care (Once A Week)

    3. Periodically care (Once a week) Users are advised to perform the maintenance works described below once a week so that the printer will keep its high performance and accuracy over an extended period of its life. (1) Exterior (“Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces” “Cleaning the table” Chapter 4, Operation Manual) Depending on the using environment, the dusts or sand powder could stick to the exterior of the main unit.
  • Page 5 (4) Ink Discharge Passage (“Washing the Ink Discharge Passage” Chapter 4 of the Oper- ation Manual) Wash the ink discharge passage (DISWAY WASH) regularly (about once a week) to prevent the head nozzles from clogging due to ink coagulation inside the passage. Select “MAINTENANCE”...
  • Page 6: Periodically Care (Once A Month)

    4. Periodically care (once a month) (1) Refill and check the antifreeze mixed water (“Refilling antifreeze mixed water” Chap- ter 4 of the Operation Manual) It is recommended that check the amount of antifreeze liquid about once a month to keep the machine itself in good working order.
  • Page 7: Storage Of Media

    5. Storage of media Media should be stored in the little dust area, and not in direct sunlight. Avoid storing the media in the area with high temperature and high humidity. 6. Storage of ink bottle Be careful of the followings to store. •...
  • Page 8: Recovery Method Of Defective Nozzle Discharge

    8. Recovery method of defective nozzle discharge When this printer has not been used for an extended period of time, or depending on the environmental tem- perature, the discharge at the nozzles could become unstable. In such a case, the following methods may be taken to recover the status of the nozzles.
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    10. Safety Precautions CAUTION Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. To secure the stability of the ink discharge, when the printer is not used (output) for an extended period of time, it could become necessary to discharge periodically a small amount of ink (flush- ing), depending on the kinds of the ink.
  • Page 10: Notes For Working Environment

    12. Notes for working environment Performing frequency of the print setting or maintenance is greatly influenced by the printing environment or the condition of the media used. Use this machine with a full understanding of the followings. Working environment Consideration When the head gap is set wide ...
  • Page 11: Maintenance When Needed

    13. Maintenance when needed A proper maintenance schedule is determined by the operator who observes throughout a period of use of the printer. • Some media need maintenance every time of printing. • The maintenance schedule differs depending on the image to be printed. For example, when the image is almost filled, perform maintenance frequently.
  • Page 12 You can also download the latest manual from our website.  2016 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. D203045-13-16022018 FW :3.50...

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