Page 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Ver. 1.00 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: traiding@mimaki. co. jp D500183...
Page 3 FOREWORD This maintenance manual covers items required to be remembered to conduct maintenance works for the Tx2-1600 series of color ink jet plotter in the field. Maintenance works have to be carried out by servicemen who have learned disassembly, assembly and adjustment techniques with required tools and measuring apparatues.
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 CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 3-1. Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD ...... 3.2 3-2. Error messages and corrective measures ..........3.3 3-2-1. Error messages for troubles for which error numbers are given on the LCD 3.3 3-2-2. Ink-related components and other components ........3.6 3-2-3.
Page 6 4-3-12.SET QUALITY .................. 4.27 4-3-13.MEDIA COMP2 ................4.28 4-4. #TEST items ....................4.30 4-4-1. CHECK PATTERN ................4.30 4-4-2. PARAMETER DRAW ............... 4.37 4-4-3. ALL PATTERN ................. 4.38 4-4-4. X SERVO ................... 4.39 4-4-5. Y SERVO ................... 4.40 4-4-6. XY SERVO ..................4.41 4-4-7.
Page 7 CHAPTER 5 DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 5-1. Disassembly and assembly ................5.2 5-1-1. Front cover assy., Y cover, SR cover, YR cover and Right cover ..5.2 5-1-2. F cover L/R, Platen cover, and Paper sensor R assy......5.4 5-1-3.
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview Of Maintenance
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF MAINTENANCE – 1.1 –...
Page 10: Cautions In Maintenance
1-1. Cautions in maintenance Following cautions have to be taken when conducting maintenance works. • Be sure to fully understand precautions given in “For safe operation” in the Instruction Manual for the Tx2-1600 series. • Be sure to accurately grasp problems since misoperation can be the cause of the problem. •...
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. •...
Page 12: Names Of Parts
1-4. Names of parts 1-4-1. Front face Name Function Front cover It is opened when setting medium or taking a corrective measure against a medium jam. Power switch It turns on/off the power to the device. IEEE-1394 connector A 400M bps interface connector compatible with IEEE-1394. Parallel connector Bi-directional parallel interface connector (complies with IEEE1284) AC inlet...
Page 13: Rear Face
1-4-2. Rear face Name Function F ink station This station houses up to eight ink cartridges. Clamp lever It is made to go up-down the pinch roller for holding medium. Centering sensor unit This sensor detects the fabric edge and optical axis so that the fabric be fed straight.
Page 14: Specifications
1-5. Specifications Item Tx2-1600 Remarks Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demand Specification Eight-heads (4 x 2 lines) Nozzle High speed plotting : 360 nozzles for each color Printing speed Two independent plotting : 180 nozzles for each color Resolution 360, 540, 720 dpi Drawing mode Resolution 360 x 360 dpi : 2 / 4 / 8 passes, Unidirection / bidirection...
Page 15 Item Tx2-1600 Remarks Power AC100 V - 240 V 120W or less Power consumption 450 W or less Recomended Temperature 15 °C to 30 °C Enviroment Humidity 35 to 65 % Rh (No condensation) Temperature change ± 10 °C / h or less Dust Equivalent to normal office level Outside dimensions (mm)
Page 16 The number of color Acid dye ink (SPC-0268∗) Disperse dye ink (SPC-0269∗) Reactive dye ink (SPC-0270∗) Media for checking the plotting quality The glossy white PET (SPC-0111 or SPC-0260) supplied from Mimaki Engineering shall be used for adjustment and inspection. – 1.8 –...
Page 17: Cloth Media Handling Notes
1-6. Cloth Media Handling Notes Handling Notes Effects and influences Cloth setting 1 Pull out the cloth once to the front and then roll This corrects the cloth not fed straight or equally by holding the roll holder or paper tube. tense at the left and right centers.
Page 18 Handling Notes Effects and influences As to the first cloth (including preprocess- A wet-shrinkable cloth often becomes stepped at ing), make solid plotting first to see whether the right and left edges or wavy at the border the cloth becomes stepped at the right and between the solid plotting area and the non- left edges or wavy at the border between the plotting area.
Page 19: Chapter 2 Explanation Of Operation
CHAPTER 2 EXPLANATION OF OPERATION...
Page 20: Explanation Of Electrical Components
2-1. Explanation of electrical components 2-1-1. Operations * The slider of theTx2-1600 is provided with eight heads with stagger arrangement, with 180 nozzles (at 180dpi intervals) x 2 rows (2 colors) for each head. * The ink in the ink chamber is discharged by vibrating the piezo-electric element of the head. The JV4 uses four different vibration waveform modes: the V1 (Variable1) mode which enables four gradations (without L, M, and S) with 360 dpi resolution, the V2 (Variable2) mode which enables four gradations with smaller dots with 720 dpi resolution, the N1 (Normal1) mode which enables high-speed two...
Page 21 Electrical component block diagram – 2.3 –...
Page 22: 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 Connector pins layout table and variable resistor numbers Connector Pin No.
Page 23 Main PCB block diagram – 2.5 –...
Page 24 Main PCB connector signals Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks LCD-E SPCK-I2(3) SPLD-I2(3) LCD-RW SPDA-I2(3) CN14 / LCD-D0 SPCK-O3(4) (CN15) LCD-D1 SPLD-O3(4) LCD-D2 SPDA-O3(4) LCD-D3 ID-IN /KEY-E ID-OUT GATE K-LED Not used +35V X-ENCA +35V X-ENCB +35V...
Page 25 Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks CN20 UDINO Origins UDINI Not used IFD1 +COVER CN21 IFD4 -COVER IFD7 IFD10 IFD13 CN17 IFD16 IFD19 IFD22 IFD25 IFD28 IFD31 SNLD1(2) SDI1(2) SDRQ1(2) HNINTR1(2) REJ1(3) CN18 / REJ2(4) (CN19) SUB1(3)
Page 26: 1394 Pcb
2-1-4. 1394 PCB The 1394 (IEEE1394) PCB uses the SH2 (RISC, 28.7MHz) from Hitachi as the CPU and the program stored in the flash memory in the CPU. Therefore, the 1394 CPU is upgraded by downloading the program from the host computer. This PCB supports bi-directional printing. 2-1-5.
Page 27 Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks OUTA- +42V OUTA+ HxCOMB CN4 / OUTB- HxCOMB OUTB+ HxCOMB HxNCHGB HxCOMA HxLATB HxCOMA HxCOMA HxCHB +24V HxNCHGA FAN-ON HxLATA H. S-1 HxCHA H. S-2 CN3 / OUTC+ OUTC- OUTD+ OUTD-...
Page 28: Io Pcb
2-1-7. IO PCB This board is located on the back of the right frame. It receives the signal of each sensor, transfers each data to the main PCB, and controls various stepping motors and take-up motors. IO PCB Connector signals Connector Pin No.
Page 29: Slider Pcb
2-1-8. Slider PCB The slider PCB is located on the inner side of the head cover. It relays the head control signal and head driving signal from the HDC PCB to the print heads. It contains the sensor circuit which detects the signal from the thermistor on each head and the signal from the cloth-width sensor.
Page 30 Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks Connector Pin No. Signal Name Remarks +42V OUTA- OUTA+ CN20 / HxCOMB OUTB- HxCOMB CN22 / HxCOMB OUTB+ CN24 / CN26 HxNCHGB HxCOMA HxLATB HxCOMA HxCOMA HxCHB CN27 HxNCHGA P-WID-SEN HxLATA CN19 / CN28 KP-SEN CN21 / HxCHA...
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 main 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
2. Set the parameters for the wiping count and the running meter before replacement. → Ink parameters 1 Nos. 10 to 41 and 68 to 71 • 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: 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 cloth width sensor Outline flow of cloth width detection processing By using the difference of lightness between the fabric retainer and the ditch for penetrated ink, cloth edges are detected to calculate the cloth width.
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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 trouble- shooting. 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 • Media detection has not been 1) Cleaning or replace a ERROR50 MEDIA SENSE successfully carried out. cloth width sensor. 2) Replace a slider PCB. 3) Replace a HDC-4Head PCB. 4) Replace a main PCB. 5) Replace a main FPC cable.
Page 44: Ink-Related Components And Other Components
3-2-2. Ink-related components and other components Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures <LOCAL> CARTRIDGE • The number of absent 1) Install the ink cartridge. ink cartridge is shown. 2) If the error recurs after the ink - - - - - - - - A - - - - - - - cartridge has been installed.
Page 45: Warning Messages Regarding Fabric Transportation
Corrective measures and Message Description recovering procedures • If the entire LCD 1) Confirm that the computer is sending display flashes in data. * * REMOTE * * REMOTE mode, it 2) Replace the I/F cable with a new one. indicates that data have 3) Replace the 1394 PCB.
Page 46: 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 47: 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) The main FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The HDC FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The head FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected.
Page 48 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 (for example, between CN9 and CN10).
Page 49: Plotting Failure
3-4. Plotting failure 3-4-1. Abnormal nozzle discharge Problems When checking the nozzle, the nozzle at the enter of the head does not print. The head on the R side does not print. The edge of the nozzle does not print. Causes 1) The amount of wiper contact is larger or smaller.
Page 50: Plotted Drawing Is Out Of Position
3-4-3. Plotted drawing is out of position Problems The plotted drawing is out of position. Causes 1) Dust has gathered or scratches are made on the linear scale, causing the linear encoder to make a detecting error. Checking procedures 1) Check the linear scale for dust, stains and scratches. Is the linear encoder mounted on the correct position ? Perform encoder check for #TEST.
Page 51: Abnormal Print
3-4-5. Abnormal print Problems Abnormal print is produced outside the paper. Causes 1) The main FPC cable is in poor contact or has disconnected. The HDC 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.
Page 52: Color Of Print Is Pale
3-4-6. Color of print is pale Problems Color of print is pale. Causes 1) The head ID has not been properly specified. 2) The ink is not a genuine product. 3) The temperature sensor is not read correctly. Checking procedure 1) Check the head ID stuck on the head and the ID within #ADJUSTMENT.
Page 53: Plotted Dots Or Lines Are Dirty
3-4-8. 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) The media is not a dedicated paper.
Page 54: Stripes Are Always Drawn At The Time Of Scanning
3-4-9. 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 and [MEDIA COMP.] to set values which suit the media.
Page 55: 3-4-10.Black And White Stripes Appear From Side To Side
3-4-10. 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) Inbalance media setting. 2) Media set with slacks.
Page 56: 3-4-12.The Media Feed Amount Is Not Equal On The Right And Left
3-4-12. The media feed amount is not equal on the right and left. Problems The media feed amount differs between right and left. Causes 1) Media is set with slacks. Checking procedures 1) Reverse inward and outward rolling to check the status change. Remedies 1) When setting, pull out the media a little more than necessary and roll it again with the paper tube.
Page 57: Chapter 4 Maintenance Mode
CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE MODE...
Page 58: Maintenance Items
4-1. 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, “#Adjustment” items, “#Test” items and “#Parameter” items are included in functions.
Page 59: Entering Into The Maintenance Mode
4-2. Entering into the maintenance mode The maintenance mode is entitled in two different methods. 4-2-1. 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 60: Entering Into The Maintenance Mode By System Parameters
4-2-2. 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 61: Menu Of #Adjust
4-3. Menu of #ADJUST 4-3-1. PRINTadjust2 This function is used to adjust the relative dot positions between heads after the nozzle BKT has been replaced. [Function] Corrects the dot shot timing between heads into the X and Y directions based on color1 of the REAR row.
Page 62 Select the item to be corrected using the #PRN. adjust2 key. Adjust : Y Si. Start plotting with the key. ENTER #PRN. adjust2 To enter the correction value without performing Adjust : Y Re. plotting, press the key. #PRN. adjust2 When the key is pressed, jogging can be Adjust :...
Page 63 If “X DIRECTION” has been selected ) • Be sure to perform this item upon completion of media correction. Press the key to start plotting. ENTER #PRN. adjust2 To enter the correction value without performing SEL. : X DIRECTION plotting, press the key.
Page 64 If “FINE” has been selected ) ”FINE” is used to check, or perform fine adjustment of, the X PRINT, Y SINGLE, Y REPEAT, and Y BI-D correction values. Accordingly, perform the “FINE” after the X PRINT, Y SINGLE, Y REPEAT, and Y BI-D corrections have been performed. •...
Page 65 Sample plotting of [FINE: FINAL] Y repeat X direction Vertical line; Y Bi-directional Y forward X direction Paper feed direction Select the “Adjust : FINE”. #PRN. adjust2 Press the key. Adjust : FINE ENTER Select the adjustment item using the #PRN.
Page 66 If “Y Single” has been selected ) Input the correction value for the Y forward #PRN. adjust2 using the key. Y Si. 1-2 : Enter the correction values between heads 1 and 2, between heads 1 and 3, between heads 1 and 4, between heads 1 and 5, between colors 1 and 6, between colors 1 and 7 and between colors 1 and If “Y Repeat”...
Page 67: Head Adjust
4-3-2. HEAD ADJUST [Function] Plots a pattern for mechanical adjustment of position shift of each head. (Refer to [6-2-5. Adjustment of the head] P.6-11) [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. # ADJUST < ENT > ENTER Press the key to select the “HEAD FUNCTION # ADJUST...
Page 68 If “R/F HEAD adjust” has been selected ) Move the cursor using the key to #HEAD ADJUST select the color. SELECT : 2358 Display the selected color using the key. Press the key. ENTER Press the key to change the position (only X position) to plot.
Page 69: Head Wash
4-3-3. HEAD 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 Press the key.
Page 70 When the display shown at left appears, set the WASHING SET TRANS TOOL cleaning tool. Suck in the transportation fluid. When the display shown at left appears, WASHING remove the cleaning tool. REMOVE TOOL The waste ink hose discharges the transportation fluid sucked.
Page 71: Select Cleaning
4-3-4. SELECT CLEANING [Function] Specified cleaning is performed. Overview of cleaning operation Cleaning mode Cleaning operation soft normal strong Rubbing Main suction Micro-suction Idle suction * Micro-suction and idle suction include the wiping operation. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key.
Page 72 # SELCleaning Select the cleaning type using the TYPE : normal key. # SELCleaning TYPE : strong # SELCleaning TYPE : soft CLEANING ACTIVE Press the key. ENTER ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Now, start the cleaning. # ADJUST Upon completion of the cleaning, the indication SELcleaning <...
Page 73: Replace Counter
4-3-5. 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 Press the key.
Page 74 If “DRAW AREA” has been selected ) When you press the key, the # REPLACE CNT plotting area is displayed for each ink : ∗ m cartridge. (Pig, Reac, Disp, Acid) Press the key to exit from the ENTER function. If “USE TIME”...
Page 75: Default Set
4-3-6. 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 76: Capping
4-3-7. CAPPING [Function] Capping position is adjusted. (Refer to [6-2-1. Adjustment of the station position] P.6-3) The adjustment value is stored under the system parameter No. 4 to No.8. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # ADJUST <...
Page 77: Ink Setup
4-3-8. INK SETUP [Function] Changes the ink type mounted. • Use this function only when the selected ink type is different from the mounted ink type, for example, after PCB replacement. Note that selecting a different ink type from the mounted ink type may cause failed plotting. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT.
Page 78: Head Id
4-3-9. 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 8. The input values are stored under system parameters No. 1 to 8. The ID numbers are sealed and stuck on each print head.
Page 79: 4-3-10.Adjust Edge
4-3-10. 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. Left edge 10mm, Right edge 10mm The adjustment value will be stored under system parameter No.
Page 80 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 81: 4-3-11.500Mm Square
4-3-11. 500mm SQUARE [Function] Distance accuracy is adjusted. The adjustment value in the Y-direction shall be applied to the detected mediun width. 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 82 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 83: 4-3-12.Set Quality
4-3-12. SET QUALITY [Function] Sets the operation mode of the user-defined PRINT MODE-QUALITY.The setting values are stored under the maintenance parameters No. 74 and 79. The settting value is issued in the maintenance list at the time of maintenance release. [Operation] Select the ADJUSTMENT..
Page 84: 4-3-13.Media Comp2
The correcting values are stored under the system parameters No. 20. • Make this adjustment only if a problem occurs when the media is normally set and the folowing pattern is plotted using a combination of MIMAKI-brand Grossy White PET(SPC-0111) and MIMAKI-brand colorant ink.
Page 85 [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 86: Test Items
4-4. #TEST items 4-4-1. 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 87 a. Plotting a density pattern Select the density pattern using the # CHK PATTERN key and press the key. PATTERN : 100% ENTER Pattern : 100%, 50%, 25%, 6.25% Select the resolution using the # CHK PATTERN and press the key.
Page 88 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 head used and the REMOTE/LOCAL high-speed scan.
Page 89 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) Select the color used for plotting.
Page 90 c. Plotting a color chart pattern Select color chart using the key and # CHK PATTERN press the key. ENTER PATTERN : COLOR 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...
Page 91 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 92 Select the plotting length in the X and Y- # CHK PATTERN X = 10 Y = ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ direction using the key and press key. ENTER Length setting: 10mm to the sheet width (in increments of 10mm steps) Select the color to plot.
Page 93: Parameter Draw
4-4-2. 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. PARAM. DRAW < ent > FUNCTION Press the key.
Page 94: All Pattern
4-4-3. ALL PATTERN [Function] A pattern is plotted with al the following head or dot adjustment results. • HEAD ADJUST , SLANT adjust , R/F HEADadjust , HEAD U/Dadjsut • PARAMETERadjust2 , FAIN , FAINAL , TEST DRAW [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key.
Page 95: Servo
4-4-4. 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 96: Y Servo
4-4-5. 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 97: Xy Servo
4-4-6. 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 98: Action Test
4-4-7. ACTION TEST [Function] Performance of the following units is checked. • Turning ON/OFF roll motor. • Turning ON/OFF cooling fan. • Turning ON/OFF drying device. • Turning ON/OFF centering motor [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST <...
Page 99: Sensor Test
4-4-8. SENSOR TEST [Function] The state of the following sensors are checked. • Medium setting lever sensor • Rear paper presence/absence sensor • Y-origin sensor • Capping sensor • Station sensor • Wiper sensor • Front cover sensorrear • X-origin sensor •...
Page 100 Press the key. # SENSOR TEST The state of the station cover sensor is shown on STATION : OFF the LCD. The station cover has been opened. OFF: The station cover has not been closed. Press the key. # SENSOR TEST The state of the wiping sensor is shown on the WIPER : OFF...
Page 101 Press the key. # SENSOR TEST The state of the centering sensor is shown on the CENTERING : 12 LCD. 1- : The 1-side centering sensor has detected a cloth. -2 : The 2-side centering sensor has detected a cloth. 12 : The 1-side and 2-side centering sensors have detected a cloth.
Page 102: Keyboard Test
4-4-9. 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 key. FUNCTION KEYBOARD < ent > Press the key.
Page 103: 4-4-10.Display Test
4-4-10. DISPLAY TEST [Function] Displays various display items in succession. [Operation ] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “DISPLAY TEST” pressing the # TEST DISPLAY test < ent > key. FUNCTION Press the key.
Page 104: 4-4-11.Lcd Test
4-4-11. 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 # TEST key. FUNCTION LCD TEST <...
Page 105: 4-4-12.Pump Motor
4-4-12. PUMP MOTOR [Function] Performance of the pump motor is checked. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “PUMP MOTOR” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION PUMP MOTOR < ent > Press the key.
Page 106: 4-4-13.Timer Check
4-4-13. 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 discharges to a voltage level which cannot maintain normal timer operation in about 7 years. [Operation] Select the TEST.
Page 107: 4-4-14.Memory Check
4-4-14. 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 108 a. SDRAM check The indication “SDRAM” is shown on the # MEMORY check LCD. CHECK : SDRAM Press the key. ENTER Use the keys to set the waiting # MEMORY check time after data have been written in until the WAIT TIME : OFF read-in check is performed .
Page 109 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 110 d. I/F S-RAM check The indication “I/F S-RAM” is shown on the # MEMORY check LCD. CHECK : I/ F S-RAM 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 111: 4-4-15.Skew Check
4-4-15. SKEW CHECK [Function] Checks the amount of paper shift caused by paper feed. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. # TEST < ENT > ENTER Select the “SKEW CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION SKEW CHECK <...
Page 112: 4-4-16.Temp Check
4-4-16. TEMP CHECK [Function] Displays the temperature around the head. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION # TEST < ENT > Press the key. ENTER Select the “TEMP CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION TEMP CHECK < ent > Press the ENTER Displays the temerature around the head.
Page 113: 4-4-17.Encoder Check
4-4-17. 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 114 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 115 4-4-18. INK IC CHECK [Function] The IC chip mounted on an ink cartridge is read for checking. [Operation] Select the TEST. FUNCTION Press the key. ENTER # TEST < ENT > Select the “ENCODER CHECK” pressing the # TEST key. FUNCTION INK IC CHECK <...
Page 116: Paramater Items
4-5. #PARAMATER items 4-5-1. SYSTEM PARAMETER [Function] System parameter values are changed. [System parameters list] Indication Set value Description Remarks Mechanical correction X Not used Adjustment of range COMP.X (in increments of 0.1 mm 500 mm – actual measured value) accuracy If the system parameter Mechanical correction Y...
Page 117 Indication Set value Description Remarks Correction base value for N1 waveform Y direction shuttle movement N1BiADJ (in increments of 1 dot) Correction base value for N2 waveform Y direction shuttle movement N2BiADJ (in increments of 1 dot) Correction value for V1 waveform doubled shuttle movement V1HBiAJ (in increments of 1 dot) Correction base value for V2 waveform doubled shuttle movement...
Page 118 [Operation] Select the PARAMETER. FUNCTION Press the key. # PARAMETER < ENT > ENTER 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 119: Ink Parameter
4-5-2. INK PARAMETER 1 This is not used in the field. Never change the value. 4-5-3. INK PARAMETER 2 This is not used in the field. Never change the value. 4-5-4. MAINTENANCE PARAMETER This is not used in the field. Never change the value.
Page 120: Uploading And Downloading Parameters
4-6. 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 121: Download (Computer >>> Plotter)
4-6-2. DOWNLOAD (Computer >>> Plotter) • To realize this function, the following item is required. OS : Windows2000, WindowsNT Cable: IEEE1394 interface cable, Pararel interface cable Tool: F/W Update Tool software [Operation] Connect the plotter and the host computer through the IEEE1394 interface cable or the pararel interface cable.
Page 122 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 wheter interface connection is normal. ERROR COMMAND Turn OFF the power and then turn it back ON. POWER OFF Parameter error Check wheter the file selected on the host computeer is for...
Page 123: Updating The Firmware
It is downloaded onto the IEEE1394. 4-7-2. Main unit side firmware version updating file The F/W version updating floppy disc issued by Development Division of MIMAKI contains the following 2 files. 1. Tx2.ROM ......This is the F/W version updating file.
Page 124: 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 125: Updating Procedure
4-7-5. 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 126 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 127: Maintenance Menu Tree
4-8. Maintenance menu tree X DIRECTION PRN.adjust2 #ADJUST Y Si. Y Re. Y BI. TST print FINE Y Si. Y Re. Y Bi. FINAL BASIS SET V BASIS SET N SLANTadjust HEAD ADJUST R/F HEADadj HEAD U/Dadj SELECT Cartridge WASH SELECT Cartridge SELECT CLEANING Standard...
Page 128 PARAM. DRAW SYSTEM PRM INK PRM.1 INK PRM.2 MAINTE PRM SERVO PRM ADJUST PRM INFO PRM ALL PATTERN. No selective item X SERVO No selective item Y SERVO No selective item XY SERVO No selective item ACTION TEST DRYING DEV. COOLING FAN ROLL MOTOR SENSOR TEST...
Page 129: Chapter 5 Disassembling / Assembling Procedure
CHAPTER 5 DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE...
Page 130: Disassembly And Assembly
5-1. Disassembly and assembly 5-1-1. Front cover assy., Y cover, SR cover, YR cover and Right cover [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No. 2 for M3 to M5) [Disassembling procedure] Move the left front cover pin and then pull out the front cover. Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the Y cover.
Page 131 Y-cover B3x6Ni YR cover B3x6Ni Front cover B3 x6Ni Right cover P3x8SMW Ni B4 x10Ni SR cover – 5.3 –...
Page 132: F Cover L/R, Platen Cover, And Paper Sensor R Assy
5-1-2. F cover L/R, Platen cover, and Paper sensor R assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No. 2 for M3 to M5) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the F cover L/R. (B4 x 10Bk) 2) Remove the platen cover F. (B3 x 6Ni) 3) Remove the paper sensor assy.
Page 133: X-Motor Assy
5-1-3. X-motor assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the SL cover. 2) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the YL cover. 3) Remove the left cover.
Page 134: Paper Feed Roller (Do Not Disassemble)
5-1-4. Paper feed roller (Do not disassemble) • Do not loosen the set screws (SSWP3 x 3) because the two protruded rollers are positioned precisely. 5-1-5. Keyboard assy. and IO PCB assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No. 2 for M3 to M5) •...
Page 135 Keyboard panel to Main PCB assy. CN15 Keyboard PCB assy to Ink cartridge TP3 x 8 Keyboard cable assy Keyboard base Right side plate P4 x 6SMW to Main PCB assy. CN5 TP3 x 8 P3 x 8SMW to Centering Sensor PCB assy. CN1 Centering sensor cable assy to Centering PCB assy.
Page 136: Slowdown Belt (3 Type), Xm Assy, X-Pulley, Driving Roller Pulley
5-1-6. X slowdown belt (3 type), XM assy, X-pulley, Driving roller pulley, X joint shaft pulley [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Box wrench (Opposite side distance: 1.5 mm, 2mm) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the SL cover. 2) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the YL cover.
Page 137 to Main PCB assy. CN20 X-pulley BKT P4 x 8SMW Left side plate Pulley stopper TN-15-160 puuly P4 x 8SMW SSWP4 x 4 Tension pulley assy P4 x10SMW B3 x6Bk HRP cover L XM BKT P3 x 8SMW SSWP4 x 4 X-joint shaft pulley STS belt...
Page 138: Friction Roller
5-1-7. Friction roller [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Snap-ring pliers for shaft [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the screw (B4 x 10Bk), then remove the F cover L/R. 2) Remove the C-ring from the right-end shaft of the friction roller. (S-12) 3) Remove the Friction roller BKT.
Page 139: Y-Motor Assy., S3M Belt 160, Clean Toothed Belt
5-1-8. Y-motor assy., S3M belt 160, Clean toothed belt [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the F cover, Ycover, SR cover, YR cover, and right cover. 2) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the SL cover. 3) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Ni), then remove the YL cover.
Page 140: Head Cover, Slider Pcb And Linear Encoder Pcb Assy. / Scale
5-1-9. Head cover, Slider PCB and Linear encoder PCB assy. / scale [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Phillips screwdriver (No.1 for M2) • Box wrench (opposite side distance: 5.5 mm) • Nippers (for removing SP) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then move the slider to the center of the platen using the JOG key.
Page 141 FPC cover P3 x 6SMW to HDC-4Head PCB assy. CN2~6 to Linear encoder assy. to HDC-4Head PCB assy. to Cap sensor assy. CN2~6 to Cloth width sensor assy. Spacer (SQ-25) to Print head Slider PCB assy. Scale holder L Scale spring Scale hook B3 x 6Ni to IO PCB...
Page 142: 5-1-10.Print Head
5-1-10. Print head • At assembling, see the figure below for the procedure of attaching and adjusting the AD plate. Do not loosen the securing screw of the head BKT positioned at the fac- tory. • Do not disassemble the print head assy (print head and AD plate) because the two are positioned precisely.
Page 143 P3 x 6SMW Damper holder to Slider PCB assy. to Slider PCB assy. Damper holder Damper holder Print head assy Print head Print head assy Print head CS3 x 8SMW AD-plate CS3 x 8SMW AD-plate Angle spring B3 x 10Bk Head BKT Angle spring –...
Page 144: 5-1-11.Main Fpc Cable Assy
5-1-11. Main FPC cable assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Phillips screwdriver (No.1 for M2) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then move the slider to the center of the platen using the JOG key.
Page 145 to Main PCB assy. CN18 Main FPC cable assy HDC-4Head PCB assy to Main PCB assy. to Power switch CN19 to Main PCB to Slider PCB assy. assy. CN1 CN17~26 HDC-4Head PCB assy Cable Bear Cartridge cover R FPC guide plate Y-cover stay 160 FPC holder FPC ground plate...
Page 146: 5-1-12.Cloth Width Sensor Pcb Assy
5-1-12. Cloth width sensor PCB assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then move the slider to the center of the platen using the JOG key.
Page 147: 5-1-13.Cap Assy
5-1-13. Cap assy. • Do not make mistake on the orientation of the Cap assy. • Do not attach the Cap assy. with the Cap SP removed. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Small slotted screwdriver (for removing the cap housing U) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then move the slider to the center of the platen using the JOG key.
Page 148: Station Sensor Assy., Capping Sensor Assy. And Wipersensor Assy
5-1-14. Station sensor assy., Capping sensor assy. and Wipersensor assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5, L=260 more) • Small slotted screwdriver (for removing the sensor) [Disassembling procedure] <Station sensor assy.> 1) Turn OFF the power supply switch, remove the SR cover, the YR cover and the right cover.
Page 149 <Wiper sensor assy.> 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then move the slider to the center of the platen using the JOG key. 2) Turn OFF the power supply switch, remove the SR cover, the YR cover and the right cover.
Page 150: 5-1-15.Ink Supply Tube (Inside Diameter: Ø2Mm)
5-1-15. Ink supply tube (inside diameter: ø2mm) [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Turn ON the power of the device and then move the slider to the center of the platen using the JOG key.
Page 151: And Power Pcb
5-1-16. IEEE1394 PCB, Main PCB, HDC-1 PCB assy., HDC-2 PCB assy. and Power [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Box wrench (opposite side distance: 5.5 mm) [Disassembling procedure] <IEEE1394 PCB> 1) Turn OFF the power supply switch, remove the electrical unit cover. (B3 x 6Bk) 2) Remove the screw (P3 x 8SMW) and remove the IEEE1394 PCB together with connection board.
Page 152 <HDC-1 Head PCB assy.> 1) Turn OFF the power supply switch, remove the electrical unit cover.(B3 x 6Bk) 2) Remove all of the cables connected to the HDC-1 Head PCB assy. 3) Remove the screw (P3 x 8SMW) and remove the HDC-4 Head PCB assy. Follow the procedure given below to replace the HDC-2 Head PCB assy.
Page 153: 5-1-17.Centering Motor Assy
5-1-17. Centering motor assy. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Box wrench (Opposite side distance: 1.5 mm) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Bk), then remove the CR upper cover. 2) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Bk), then remove the CR cover. 3) Remove the screw (B3 x 8SMW), then remove the centering motor assy.
Page 154: Id Contact Pcb Assy, Cartridge Sensor, I/C, Y
5-1-18. ID contact PCB assy, Cartridge sensor, I/C, Y [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Phillips screwdriver (No.1 for M2 to M2.6) [Disassembling procedure] 1) Remove the screw (B3 x 6Bk), then remove the cartridge rear cover L or R. 2) Loosen the screw (B3 x 6Bk) in the cartridge rear cover L and R.
Page 155: Chapter 6 Adjustment
CHAPTER 6 ADJUSTMENT...
Page 156: Adjusting Item List
6-1. Adjusting item list – 6.2 –...
Page 157: Adjusting Item
6-2. Adjusting item 6-2-1. Adjustment of the station position (Forward and backward position of Cap/ Bottom position of Cap/ Capping height/ Wiping Y/ Wiping height) [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the station assy is removed from •...
Page 158 2. Operation adjustment The Capping position adjustment operation is serialized as follows: # ADJUST CAPPING < ent > Make sure that the head is at the bottom position and HEAD height then select [>YES]. LOW ?< > YES Bottom position of Cap # ADJUST (adjustment value = 250 to 380) LOWER POS.
Page 159 Cap Y Adjust Cap Y so that the center of the Cap agrees with the center of the head, using the key. Cap height Adjust the Cap height at which the Cap contacts the head, using the key. The section below the taper section of the Cap is hidden Front view, enlarged...
Page 160 Wiping height Adjust the Wiping height so that the top 1mm (±0.5mm) of the wiper contacts the head, using key. Press the key to move the wiper back and forth. 3. Station position check With the power of the device turned ON, set an appropriate media and then move the head on the platen using the JOG key.
Page 161 Press the key to enter the flashing mode. Set Shot to 5000000 (maximum value) and then press the key. Flashing operation is performed on the Cap automatically. 1. Return the head 2. Flashing 3. Move the head to on cap. on platen.
Page 162: Adjustment Of The Linear Sensor Pcb Assy Height
6-2-2. 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. [Tools to be used] •...
Page 163: Adjustment Of The Y-Motor Belt Tension
6-2-3. Adjustment of the Y-motor belt tension [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. 300gf or more) •...
Page 164: Adjustment Of The X-Motor Belt Tension
6-2-4. Adjustment of the X-motor belt tension [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the X-motor total assy is replaced. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Tension gauge (Max. 300gf or more) •...
Page 165: Adjustment Of The Head (Head Angle / Head Stagger)
6-2-5. Adjustment of the head (head angle / head stagger) [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the head is replaced. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) • Phillips screwdriver (No.1 for M2) •...
Page 166 Select [#ADJUSTMENT - HEAD ADJUST - FRONT or REAR] and then print the adjustment pattern to glossy media. (Select the side including the replaced head.) Head 1 or 2 Head 3 or 4 Head 5 or 6 Head 7 or 8 Check the head tilt with a magnifying glass and then turn the tilt adjustment screw according to the tilt direction.
Page 167 2) Bad condition (Turn the screw clockwise.) 3) Bad condition (Turn the screw counterclockwise.) After turning the adjustment screw, press the medium against the adjuster to secure. 2. Stagger adjustment Select [#ADJUSTMENT - HEAD ADJUST - FRONT or REAR (2358)] and then print the adjustment pattern to glossy media.
Page 168 1) Good condition REAR Head 141µm±10m FRONT Head 2) Bad condition (Turn the screw clockwise.) After turning the forward and backward position adjustment screw, press the medium against the forward and backward position adjuster to secure. REAR Head FRONT Head 3) Bad condition (Turn the screw counterclockwise.) REAR Head FRONT Head...
Page 169: Adjustment Of The X Slowdown Belt (100 S3M 459)
6-2-6. Adjustment of the X slowdown belt (100 S3M 459) [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the X slowdown belt (100 S3M 459) is removed. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) •...
Page 170: Adjustment Of The X Slowdown Belt (100 S3M 243)
6-2-7. Adjustment of the X slowdown belt (100 S3M 243) [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the X-motor belt (100 S3M 243) is removed. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) •...
Page 171: Adjustment Of The Friction Roller Position
6-2-8. Adjustment of the Friction roller position [The case that needs adjustment] • In the case where the friction roller is removed. [Tools to be used] • Phillips screwdriver (No.2 for M3 to M5) [Adjusting procedure] 1) Loosen the screw in the friction roller position adjuster. 2) Adjust the friction roller position so that the medium will contact the two slack prevention rollers evenly.
Page 172: Adjustment Of The Right And Left Edge Position
6-2-9. Adjustment of the Right and left edge position [The case that needs adjustment] • Adjust the edge positions if the right and left dead spaces do not conform to the standard after the cloth width sensor assembly is replaced. [Tools to be used] •...
Page 173: And The Feed Torque Limiter
6-2-10. Adjustment of Take-up device, Torque limiter and the Feed torque limiter [The case that needs adjustment] • Take-up torque too small for winding the medium • Take-up torque too large (white lines) or distance precision not appropriate • Feed torque too small for medium correction (white lines) •...
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MIMAKI TextileJet Tx2-1600 Series User And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 1 Overview of Maintenance

Chapter 2 Explanation of Operation

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Chapter 4 Maintenance Mode

Chapter 5 Disassembling / Assembling Procedure

Chapter 6 Adjustment

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