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MIMAKI GP-1810D Daily Care Manual

MIMAKI GP-1810D Daily Care Manual

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Daily Care Manual
Inkjet printer is the precision machine that has highly delicate mechanism. Especially, little dust and
paper powder may have effect on a head nozzle firing ink, and may not get normal printing.
To use the inkjet printer in good condition, we recommend the following daily care.
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 /
D201272
E-mail: traiding@mimaki.co.jp

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  • Page 1 To use the inkjet printer in good condition, we recommend the following daily care. 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 / D201272 E-mail: traiding@mimaki.co.jp...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Precautions during cleaning ............4 Maintenance for frame components ..........5 Washing ink from the slider surface ..........5 Filling of discharge liquid at the time of starting works ......6 Filling of the cleaning liquid at the end of the works ....... 8 In case defective printing is not resolved ..........

  • Page 4: Precautions During Cleaning

    Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the machine when necessary or periodically so as to use the device for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy. When the machine is left unused for a long period of time •...

  • Page 5: Maintenance For Frame Components

    Routine maintenance Maintenance for frame components If the frame components of the machine have become dirty, wipe off frame with soft cloth using water or neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the frame compo- nents clean. Clean the table also as dust may cause ink fly-bend or dropping. Cleaning Tools : •...

  • Page 6: Filling Of Discharge Liquid At The Time Of Starting Works

    Filling of discharge liquid at the time of starting works If the discharge liquid in this machine has used in the long period, it may cause the de- crease in the print head life. In order to prevent the shortening of the life of the head for discharge liquid, the discharge liquid contained is replaced by cleaning liquid when it is not used for an extended period of time.
  • Page 7 Filling of discharge liquid at the time of starting works Filling of the discharge liquid is com- << LOCAL >> X =1010 Y = 1860 pleted, menu returns to the LOCAL mode. • Every day at the time of starting works, the filling of the discharge liquid shall be performed.

  • Page 8: Filling Of The Cleaning Liquid At The End Of The Works

    Filling of the cleaning liquid at the end of the works If you leave the head for discharge liquid with discharge liquid filled in for a long time, the life of the head for discharge liquid will be shortened because the discharge liquid melts the water-shedding part.
  • Page 9 Filling of the cleaning liquid at the end of the works Filling of the cleaning liquid is completed, << LOCAL >> X =1010 Y = 1860 menu returns to the LOCAL mode. • Every day at the time of finishing works, the filling of the cleaning liquid shall be performed for the protection of head for the discharge liquid.

  • Page 10: In Case Defective Printing Is Not Resolved

    In case defective printing is not resolved When the station interior is severely contaminated or defective printing is not fixed after cleaning the head cleaning function. ( Operation Manual page 2.12) Clean the suction nozzle and cap using the cleaning kit as follows, Cleaning liquid bottle kit (A29), Gloves, Cleaning swab, Goggles •...

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Wiper Cap And Wiper Cleaner

    Cleaning the wiper cap and wiper cleaner The wiper cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by dried nozzle. The wiper wipes out ink adhered to the head nozzle. As the machine is used to plot images, the wipers and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust.
  • Page 12 3. Press the [ENTER] key. MAINTENANCE List < ent > MAINTENANCE 4. Press the XY [ ] or [ ] keys to select Station < ent > [Station]. 5. Press the [ENTER] key. Station Maint The table moves away from you and the Y-bar : Carriage Out moves upward.
  • Page 13 Cleaning the wiper cap and wiper cleaner 8. Wipe off the ink adhering to the wiper cleaner with cotton swab. • Full attention should be paid to clean the wiper due to the sharp edges of the wiper cleaner. 9. Wipe off ink or dirt adhered to the rubber of the cap and the ceiling of the wiper cover using cotton swab.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning]

    Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning] Clean up the nozzle as for nozzle clogging. If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times, execute the [Ink Filling] function. ( page 5.11) If this error cannot be resolved with these functions, contact the dealer. •...
  • Page 15 Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning] 7. Open the station cover and clean the both sides of the wiper. Use a cotton swab soaked with the clean- ing liquid (A29) to clean off ink blots on wiper. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one.
  • Page 16 Press the [ENTER] key. Nozzle Cleaning The initial operation is performed. Wait Timer = 1 min Remaining time is displayed. Initialize Please Wait After remaining time is over, execute cleaning. Cleaning 00 : ∗ ∗ : ∗ ∗ Cleaning is completed, the menu returns <<...

  • Page 17: Ink Discharge Way Cleaning [Drain Wash]

    Ink discharge way cleaning [Drain Wash] The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regular intervals to avoid clogging. Ink discharge way: Tubing between the cap and the waste ink tank • Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand. Use the appropriate operation key to move the carriage.
  • Page 18 7. Open the station cover. 8. Remove the cleaning liquid (A29) with a syringe. During the suction pause period, drop the cleaning liquid (A29) until just before it overflows from the cap. 9. Close the front cover, and press the [EN- Drain Wash Completed : ent...

  • Page 19: When Not In Use The Machine Over The Long Term [Storage Wash]

    When not in use the machine over the long term [Storage Wash] When not in use the machine over a week, perform [Storage Wash] function to clean the head nozzle and ink discharge way. After performing the function, store the machine. •...
  • Page 20 8. Take off the wiper with holding projections at the tips of wiper. 9. Use a cotton swab soaked with the clean- ing liquid (A29) to clean off ink blots on wiper and bracket. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one.
  • Page 21 When not in use the machine over the long term [Storage Wash] Close the front cover, and press the [EN- Fill Up Washings TER] key. Completed : ent Press the JOG keys [ ] or [ ], select the Nozzle Cleaning Wait Timer = 1 min time to leave.
  • Page 22 16. Fill the cap with the cleaning liquid (A29) Drain Wash Completed : ent using a syringe. Dry suction starts in cycles consisting of 10 seconds of suction followed by 10 seconds of pause. Repeat the performance of the air aspiration several times to clean up the ink discharge way.

  • Page 23: When The Waste Ink Tank Becomes Full

    Waste Ink Tank Ink Tank Near Full Ink Tank Is Full • Contact your local MIMAKI distributor or call a local MIMAKI office if you need a spare waste ink tank. • Prepare a polyethylene tank for emptying waste ink.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Flushing Tray Ink Absorber

    Replacing the flushing tray ink absorber Replace the ink absorber in the flushing tray if it appears to be clogged. Clogged ink ab- sorber may cause ink mists and smeared head nozzles. • Check the ink absorber for clogging at the end the day’s operation. Cleaning Tools : •...
  • Page 25 Replacing the flushing tray ink absorber F-cover upward 7. Remove the F-cover upward from the flushing tray. 8. Remove the ink absober. 9. Place a new ink absorber (supplied) on the Ink absorber tray. Place the ink absorber (as folded) at the center. •...
  • Page 26 Printed in Japan D201272-1.00-21072005 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. 2005...

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