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D203431-12
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  • Page 1 You can also download the latest manual from our website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D203431-12 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword.................. vi For Safe Operation ...............  viii Symbols .................... viii Warnings and Precautions for Use ............ ix Installation Precautions............... xiv Warning Labels................ xvi Chapter 1 Before Use Usage Restrictions...............  1-2 Usage Restrictions................ 1-2 User Restrictions ................ 1-2 Area Restrictions ................ 1-2 Installing this Machine ..............
  • Page 3 Turning the Power On/Off............ 2-3 Turning the power on.................  2-3 Turning off the power.................  2-3 Setting up the Media.............. 2-5 Setting up the Media................ 2-5 Move the illumination position of the UV lamp...... 2-8 The best position of the UV lamp for printing........ 2-8 Adjusting the UV Lamp Position ............
  • Page 4 Nozzle Check Menu.............. 3-33 Nozzle Check Menu List .............. 3-33 Printing Nozzle Check Flow.............  3-33 Print Operations During "Nozzle Missing" Judgment and Error Occurrence .................. 3-34 Printing Nozzle Check Settings ............ 3-34 Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings ............ 3-36 Judgment Condition Settings............ 3-36 Resetting to Default Settings .............
  • Page 5 Flushing Filter ................ 4-42 Replacing the Flushing Filter ............ 4-42 Replacing the flushing filter before the replacement message is displayed.................. 4-42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................ 5-2 Power does not turn on.............. 5-2 Machine does not start printing............ 5-2 Image quality is poor................ 5-2 Nozzle is clogged................

  • Page 6: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of UV inkjet printer JFX200-2513EX. JFX200-2513EX is a UV inkjet printer that supports high speed and high image quality, printing with UV ink. l DISCLAMER OF WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS.
  • Page 7 • Plug the power cord of this printer into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected to the television set or radio. Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited. All Rights Reserved. © 2019 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

  • Page 8: For Safe Operation

    For Safe Operation For Safe Operation Symbols This manual uses symbols to explain the precautions during use. The indicated symbols differ depending on the contents of the caution. Please understand the meaning of each symbol to use this machine safely and correctly.

  • Page 9: Warnings And Precautions For Use

    For Safe Operation Warnings and Precautions for Use l If a problem occurs • If someone swallows ink or cleaning solution by mistake, keep him or her quiet and take them to see a doctor immediately. Do not let allow the person to swallow the vomit. •...
  • Page 10 For Safe Operation • If an ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a warmer place, let it sit for at least three hours before use. • Open the ink bottle just before use and use it up as soon as possible. If the bottles are left open for a long time, the printing quality may degrade.
  • Page 11 For Safe Operation • Never use an LED UV unit or UV power supplies other than those recommended by us. Using products besides those recommended by us can cause fire or damage to the equipment. Malfunctions caused due to the use of non-recommended products is out of the scope of warranty, and our company does not assume any responsibility for the same.

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    For Safe Operation • The included power cable set is for use with this machine only. It cannot be used with other electronic devices. Also, please do not use any power cable set other than the one provided with this machine. Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

  • Page 13: Handling Media

    For Safe Operation • Using this machine in a low temperature environment can sometimes cause the vacuum to emit a high- pitched sound, but this is not a malfunction. l Anti freezing liquid • Use our exclusive anti freezing liquid. Using any other anti freezing liquid can cause the cooling system to malfunction.

  • Page 14: Installation Precautions

    For Safe Operation l Maintenance • To prevent electric shocks during maintenance, always turn the main power switch off, and remove the power plug. Depending on the device, the condenser may require one minute to discharge. After turning the main power switch off and removing the power plug, wait three minutes before working. •...
  • Page 15 For Safe Operation • Places exposed to direct sunlight • Places that are not level • Places where vibrations occur • Places directly exposed to air flow from an air conditioner, etc. • Places where fire is used • Places with lots of dust •...

  • Page 16: Warning Labels

    Warning Labels Warning Labels The following warning labels are affixed to this machine. Fully understand the contents of the warning labels. If a warning label becomes illegible due to dirt or peels off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our sales office.
  • Page 17 Warning Labels Order No. Label M909381 M903330 M906115 M902663 M905980 M916117 M909385 M903281 xvii...
  • Page 18 Warning Labels Order No. Label M907935 xviii...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter This chapter explains what you need to know before use, such as the name of each part of this machine and its installation method. Usage Restrictions .........1-2 Connecting the Cables ........1 -15 Usage Restrictions ........1-2 Connecting the USB Cables ....1-15 User Restrictions........

  • Page 20: Usage Restrictions

    Chapter 1 Before Use Usage Restrictions Usage Restrictions This machine can be dangerous due to parts that move at high speeds, parts with high temperature and UV curing units. This machine is to be used only by those having complete understanding of dangers associated with these parts.

  • Page 21: Installing This Machine

    Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JFX200-2513EX 4400 mm 2450 mm 1250 mm 600 kg • A service engineer will perform installation work of this machine. At this time, he/she will contact you and explain about the usage and the installation of this machine.

  • Page 22: Fixing This Machine

    Chapter 1 Before Use Fixing This Machine The legs of the machine have level feet to fix the machine. Before turning on the power, make sure that the printer body is fixed with the leveling feet. The printer body may start moving during operation if it is not fixed with the leveling feet. •...

  • Page 23: Avoid These While Operating The Printer

    Chapter 1 Before Use Avoid These While Operating the Printer Doing the things mentioned below when the printer is in operation might result in an injury. l Do not put your hands or any object on the table Do not put your hands on the movement channel of the carriage when the power is on. Also, do not put anything on the table other than the printing paper.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Before Use l Be careful not to get your hands pinched in the gap between the Y-bar and the carriage There is a risk of a person getting handicapped due to crushing or shearing if their hands or other body parts get caught between the Y-bar and the carriage.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Before Use l Keep your hands away from the Y-bar and the carriage when the power is on There is a risk of hands getting crushed due to the movements of Y-bar and carriage. Keep your hands or other body parts away from this area and the printing range when the power is on. l Be careful not to get your hands caught in the carriage or the maintenance station portion Do not put your hands in the carriage or the maintenance station portion.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Before Use l Be careful about belt winding malfunction Be careful not to get your hands dragged into the Y-bar belt. There is a risk of hurting your hands or objects getting sucked. l Do not place any object in front of the exhaust port of suction vacuum The object may get deformed due to the heat released from the exhaust port.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Before Use l Be careful not to accidentally press the key panel switch by mistake Pressing this switch accidentally may cause sudden operation leading to an unexpected accident. l Be careful not to look directly at the UV light Do not directly look at the UV light.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Before Use l Pay attention to following when replacing the ink • To prevent the ink from sticking to your hands or eyes when it splashes, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. • Do not pull the ink cover too much. Pulling it too much might damage the tubes and cables.

  • Page 29: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Use Names of Parts and Functions Front Side of this Machine Power button Turns on/off the power to this machine. Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing. Waste ink tank Waste ink gathers in this tank. Suction valve Operation panel Switched when setting the media.

  • Page 30: Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 Before Use Operation Panel Use the operation panel to perform settings for printing or operate this machine. [ADJUST] key [VACUUM] key Performs the adjusting functions Press to attach the media on the such as drop position correction. table. [UP] key POWER Lamp [MAINT.] key...

  • Page 31: Carriage

    Chapter 1 Before Use Carriage The carriage is provided with the heads for printing and LED UV unit. • Do not look at the light emitted from the LED UV with a naked eye when lit. • Do not touch the LED UV unit when the LED is lit or just after it is set off. You may suffer serious burns, as the unit is very hot.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Before Use There is one stop switch on the front side of the machine, and one each on the left and right edge of the Y- bar. When you press the stop switch to stop this machine, follow the procedure given below to release it. (1) Resolve the fault.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Cables

    Chapter 1 Before Use Connecting the Cables Connecting the USB Cables Connect this machine to the PC using a USB 2.0 interface cable. • Your RIP must be compatible with the USB 2.0 interface. • If the USB 2.0 interface isn't attached to the PC, contact your nearest RIP manufacturer or our sales office. USB cable Notes on USB 2.0 Interface •...

  • Page 34: Connecting Power Supply Cable

    Chapter 1 Before Use Use a USB cable shorter than 5 m. If a longer cable is required, use a commercially available USB 2.0 repeater cable. l Removing a USB Memory If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which the machine is connected, click [Stop] in the [Safely Removing Hardware] window.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Lan Cable

    Chapter 1 Before Use Connecting a LAN Cable Observe the following precautions when connecting the LAN cable. • Make sure you push it in firmly until you hear a clicking sound. • Do not plug or unplug the cable while data is being transferred. LAN cable Printing Data via a Network If you want to print data via a network, you must construct the network in the following environment.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Before Use l Connecting through switching hubs Printing cannot be done unless the PCs and devices connected to the printer are 1000BASE-T. After connecting, check the following: 1. Check the printer screen display. – From the LOCAL screen or MEDIA DETECT screen, press the [ENTER] key several times to display the information screen.

  • Page 37: Ink Bottles

    Chapter 1 Before Use Ink Bottles Types of Usable Inks Following inks can be used with this machine. 4-color + white + clear model Uses one bottle each of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black and two bottles each of clear and white (LUS150, LH100, LUS120) 4-color + white + clear + primer model Uses one bottle each of cyan, magenta, yellow, black, clear, and primer...
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Before Use Remove the cap of the ink bottle. • When using LUS-150, remove the cap and open the seal attached to the bottle with a cutter. When opening the seal, cut a circle as shown in the following figure. Make sure that the seal does not fall into the bottle.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Before Use Use a fastening jig to close the specialized cap. Fastening jig Align with each other the arrows shown on the fastening jig • Tighten the fastening jig until the arrows shown on it get aligned with each other. •...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Before Use Set the ink bottle over the tank. • Move the tank lever completely to the right and set the ink bottle. • Never rotate the ink bottle after setting it over the tank. Doing so may result in ink leakage. Lever Turn the tank lever from right to left.

  • Page 41: Replacing An Ink Bottle

    Chapter 1 Before Use Insert the Ink IC chip. • Insert the Ink IC chip with its metal part on the left. Inserting an Ink IC chip with its wrong side inward may damage the Ink IC chip or cause it to malfunction. •...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Before Use When [INK END] is displayed Turn the tank lever from left to right edge. • Make sure not to rotate the ink bottle. Doing so may result in ink leakage. Lift the ink bottle vertically. • When the ink bottle is removed from the tank, make sure that the light-blocking cover is shut. If the lid is not shut, close it manually.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Before Use Wipe off the ink adhering to the bottom of the cap with the wiping filter. Cap wiping part Keep the bottle in an upright position and remove any ink adhering to the cap surface by using a disposable wipe such as KimWipe. Remove the cap from the used ink bottle.

  • Page 44: If The Light-Blocking Cover Comes Off

    Chapter 1 Before Use If the light-blocking cover comes off When the light-blocking cover comes off, light penetrating into the tank may cause the ink to harden. Perform the following steps to reattach the light-blocking cover: Insert the light-blocking cover (one nub) into the cover insertion hole on the tank. While pressing the cover into the cap insertion hole as explained in Step 1, insert the other nub into the other insertion hole.

  • Page 45: Ink Expiration Date

    Chapter 1 Before Use Ink bottle lamp status Description No error Blinks in red Only a small amount of ink is remaining (near end) or the ink is one month past its expiration date. It needs to be replaced soon. Lights in red Ink bottle cannot be used either because it is empty or because of some ink error.

  • Page 46: Precautions On Handling Ink Bottles

    • Do not shake the ink bottle too vigorously. Vigorous shaking may cause the ink to leak from the bottle. • Never refill an ink bottle. This may cause malfunction. Mimaki bears no responsibility for problems caused by such refilling.

  • Page 47: Media

    Chapter 1 Before Use Media Usable media sizes and notes for handling are described below. Usable media sizes Item name JFX200-2513EX Maximum width 2500mm Maximum length 1300mm Maximum print width 2500mm Thickness 50mm or less Weight 325kg or less *1. Roughly 50 kg per 1 m Storing Media Store the media in a dust-proof place with no direct sunlight.

  • Page 48: Notes Regarding Work Environment, Etc

    Chapter 1 Before Use Notes Regarding Work Environment, etc. The frequency of configuring print settings and conducting maintenance is largely influenced by the work environment in which printing is performed and the conditions of the used media. Make sure that you have completely understood the following items before using this machine.

  • Page 49: Chapter 2 Basic Usage

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage This chapter This chapter explains how to prepare ink/media for printing and the procedures and configuration to be done before printing. Operation flow ..........2-2 Test printing........... 2 -11 Examples of Plotting Failure ....2-11 Turning the Power On/Off ......2-3 Relation between the head layout and the Turning the power on ........

  • Page 50: Operation Flow

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Operation flow Turn power On/Off "Turning the Power On/Off" (P. 2-3) Set up the Media "Setting up the Media" (P. 2-5) Move the illumination position of the UV lamp "Move the illumination position of the UV lamp" (P. 2-8) Test printing "Test printing"...

  • Page 51: Turning The Power On/Off

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Turning the Power On/Off Turning the power on Press the power button. • Press the power button located on the left side of the operation panel. Power button • When the power is turned on, the firmware version is displayed. JFX200EX Start-up Ver 1.00...
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Basic Usage Press the power button to turn off the power. • The power button lamp goes off. • When using this machine again, press the power button and wait until the green lamp is lit. Power button Precautions on turning off the power l Do not pull out the power cord from the power outlet.

  • Page 53: Setting Up The Media

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Setting up the Media This machine can be used with a leaf media. For usable media, see "Usable media sizes" (P. 1-29) . Setting up the Media • If a suction hole within the suction area is not covered by the media, lay out a thin sheet material such as paper, film or tape to cover the hole.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Basic Usage Suction Area The following figure shows the suction area. Origin sticker Print origin Provided at the four corners of the table. • To change the point of origin, see "Changing the Point of Origin" (P. 3-2).
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Basic Usage Media Guide Holes The table edges (both top and bottom) are provided with guide holes for inserting the layout pins provided with the printer. Use these guide holes to keep the media straight. • A commercially available M3 screw can be used instead of the positioning pin provided with the printer. In that case, screws can be used to secure the media to both the left and front sides of the table.

  • Page 56: Move The Illumination Position Of The Uv Lamp

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Move the illumination position of the UV lamp For printing by using this machine, the position of the LED UV needs to be changed in accordance with the ink being used (color ink or special color ink). This machine gives you an option to select one of the following five types of printing methods: •...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Basic Usage Ink set Ink type Printing method Print Ink layer Image Lamp layer position (mm) CMYK CMYK CMYK 3-layer Cl CMYK CMYK CMYK 6C+4SP LH-100 Single CMYKLmLc layer LUS-150 2-layer CMYKLmLc CMYKLmLc CMYKLmLc 3-layer Cl CMYKLmLc *1. The above mentioned settings should be followed when prioritizing the image quality and the lamp position should be changed during printing. (The machine stops before clear printing and a warning is displayed on the Raster Link) If it is not possible to change the lamp position during printing, then set the lamp position to 0 mm before printing.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Uv Lamp Position

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Adjusting the UV Lamp Position This section describes how to move the UV lamps located on either side of the carriage. Loosen the screw of the lamp to be moved and slide the lamp to change its position. Align the tip of the arrow with the scale.

  • Page 59: Test Printing

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Test printing Print the test pattern to make sure that there are no ink discharge problems such as clogged nozzle (blurred print or missing nozzles). Examples of Plotting Failure Discharge failure of the head (head nozzle) due to dust is a typical example of plotting failure. Periodically check the condition of the nozzle before output or during output to avoid using it in defective state.

  • Page 60: Relation Between The Head Layout And The Test Patterns

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Relation between the head layout and the test patterns The following figure shows the relation between head layout and the positions of the printed test pattern. Head 1 Head 2 Head 3 ● 4C + 4SP Head 1 Head 2 pattern...

  • Page 61: Taking A Test Print

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Taking a Test Print Print the test pattern to make sure that there are no ink discharge problems such as clogged nozzle (blurred print or missing nozzles). The test pattern alignment direction can be selected for each test printing from the following two types. Select the direction suitable for your printing job.
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Basic Usage Press the [ENTER] key. • Start the test print. **PRINT** PLEASE WAIT • Once the printing is completed, the display returns to the Step 1. TEST PRINT (FEED DIR.) [ENT] Check the print results. • Under normal circumstances, the operations end here. •...

  • Page 63: Head Cleaning

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Head Cleaning Check the printed test pattern results and perform cleaning depending on the symptoms. Head cleaning can be done in three ways. Use them based on the pattern print results. Press the [CLEANING] key in LOCAL mode. CLEANING SOFT [ENT]...
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Basic Usage l If the image quality does not improve even after head cleaning • Clean the wiper and ink cap. "Cleaning wiper and cap" (P. 4-5) • Perform the nozzle recovery settings. "When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved" (P. 4-18) 2-16...

  • Page 65: Printing The Data

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Printing the Data Starting a Printing Operation Set the media • "Setting up the Media" (P. 2-5) (1) Open or close the suction valve according to the media size. (2) Press the [VACUUM] key to turn on the VACUUM lamp and adsorb the media. Press the [REMOTE] key in LOCAL.

  • Page 66: Aborting A Printing Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Usage Remove the media after the completion of printing. (1) Move the Y-bar outside the table. "Moving the Y-bar" (P. 2-18) (2) Press the [VACUUM] key to turn off suction. (3) Take out the media. • The media may get lifted and the print may get aborted due to the heat generated by the LED UV during printing.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Basic Usage Press the [ENTER] key. VIEW MOVE START <ent> Press the key. VIEW SET VIEW POS Press the [ENTER] key. SET VIEW POS **** mm By pressing the keys, set the position to which the Y-bar is to be moved. •...
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Basic Usage 2-20...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 Convenient Usage

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage This chapter This chapter explains the operation procedures and various settings for convenient use of this machine. Changing the Point of Origin ......3-2 Ionizer Settings..........3 -20 Using JOG Keys to Change the Print Origin AUTO CLEANING Settings ......3 -21 ..............

  • Page 70: Changing The Point Of Origin

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Changing the Point of Origin The factory setting of point of Origin can be changed. It can be changed in one of the two ways. Changing with the JOG keys Changing from "ORIGIN" in the [FUNCTION] menu Media Light pointer mark Table...

  • Page 71: Using Function Menu To Change The Print Origin

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Using FUNCTION menu to Change the Print Origin When setting an exact origin, set the X and Y coordinates of the origin from the FUNCTION menu. When the origin is set by using this option, the set value becomes the point of origin (0.0). Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

  • Page 72: Registering The Media Thickness

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Registering the Media Thickness Register the thickness of the media to be set. You can register the thickness in the following three methods. • Registering the thickness manually • Selecting with [UP] [DOWN] keys • Checking the thickness automatically Registering the Media Thickness Manually Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

  • Page 73: Automatic Checking Of The Media Thickness

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press the [ENTER] key. ORIGIN SETUP ORIGIN SETUP HEAD GAP = 1.2 MEDIA THICKNESS = *.* mm Automatic Checking of the Media Thickness Media thickness is automatically checked by the gap pin located at the center of the carriage. Set the media.

  • Page 74: Head Gap Value

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage HEAD GAP Value Set the head gap (height from media to head nozzle surface). When the head is to be moved onto the platen for operations such as printing or maintenance, it moves while keeping the head gap at the pre-set value. The upper limit of head gap varies depending on the thickness of the media.

  • Page 75: Checking The Head Gap Value

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Checking the Head Gap Value Perform the following operations when you want to check the currently set head gap value. Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL. Press the [ENTER] key several times to display [HEAD GAP]. •...

  • Page 76: List Of Functions

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage List of Functions This section outlines the various functions and describes their settings. • Default "HOST" function The value specified in the RIP software runs this function. When a value other than "HOST" is specified, the specified value is used instead of waiting for instructions from the RIP software. Note that some functions may not be available depending on the RIP software used.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Bidirectional Print Drop Position

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Adjusting the Bidirectional Print Drop Position If you change the printing conditions (such as media thickness and head height), do the following to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing (Bi) to acquire the proper printing results: Correcting the Drop Position Set the media and set the print origin.
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to correct the drop position from pattern 1 onwards. • Corrected value: -40.0 to 40.0 PATTERN 1 • The position at which the outward feed line and the return feed line become one straight line is the correction value.

  • Page 79: Setting Logical Seek

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Setting LOGICAL SEEK The head operations differ depending on the LOGICAL SEEK settings. • LOGICAL SEEK settings cannot be specified in RasterLink. When the machine setting is "HOST" the printing operation is performed considering that the LOGICAL SEEK is "ON". Machine width Media Head movement when...
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select the value to be set. • Available settings: HOST/ON/OFF LOGICAL SEEK : ON Press the [ENTER] key. SETUP LOGICAL SEEK [ENT] Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. 3-12...

  • Page 81: Setting Uv Level

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Setting UV LEVEL Set the UV LED irradiation pattern to be used and illumination intensity to be maintained during printing. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. FUNCTION VIEW [ENT] Press to select [SETUP], and press the [ENTER] key. SETUP DROP.POScorrect [ENT]...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select the scanning direction, and press the [ENTER] key. • Available settings: Bi (bidirectional)/Uni (unidirectional) UV LEVEL : Bi Press to select the printing pattern, and press the [ENTER] key. • Available settings: PATTERN 1, 2, and onwards/NO PRINT •...

  • Page 83: Reducing Stripes Between Passes

    Reducing Stripes Between Passes MAPS Function If the feed lines do not disappear even after performing media feed correction, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) function to disperse the pass boundary to make the feed lines less visible. With this machine, you can use the MAPS2 function.
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL". • AUTO: Settings are performed automatically according to the printing conditions. • MANUAL: You can adjust the settings manually. MAPS 2 : MANUAL • If the feed stripes and uniformity of density are not improved by AUTO settings, adjust using MANUAL settings.
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to set the [SPOT]. • AUTO: Patterns are set automatically depending on the printing conditions. • PATTERN 1 to 5: The pattern that you select is printed. < SPOT > PATTERN: 1 Press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 86 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to set the [TYPE/LV.]. • TYPE1 10 to 100%: Set a value according to the printing conditions. • TYPE2 10 to 100%: Set a value according to the printing conditions. < CLEAR TYPE/LV.: AUTO • The effects of MAPS2 differ depending on the images to be printed. Change print patterns, and check the effects in advance before using the MAPS2 function.

  • Page 87: Work Change Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage WORK CHANGE Settings Set whether to return to LOCAL mode or keep the REMOTE mode after online plotting is complete. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. FUNCTION VIEW [ENT] Press to select [SETUP]. FUNCTION SETUP [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 88: Ionizer Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Ionizer Settings Set the operations when the optional ionizer is installed. • These settings are not displayed if the optional ionizer is not installed. If this setting is not displayed even though the ionizer is installed, contact your local distributor, or our sales office or call center. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

  • Page 89: Auto Cleaning Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage AUTO CLEANING Settings You can set this function so that it counts the number of printed files or printed length after printing is complete, performs cleaning automatically if required. The machine can deliver stable output if its heads are always kept clean. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.
  • Page 90 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to set a cleaning type. • Available settings: NORMAL/SOFT/HARD TYPE : NORMAL Press the [ENTER] key. Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. • Depending on the state of the head, there are cases in which the print defects are not corrected even after running this function.

  • Page 91: Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency This function automatically cleans the nozzle face of the head and removes the ink droplets clinging to the nozzle face before or during printing. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. FUNCTION VIEW [ENT] Press...

  • Page 92: Other Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Other Settings Change the settings according to the method of usage. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. FUNCTION VIEW [ENT] Press to select [SETUP]. FUNCTION SETUP [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key. SETUP DROP.POScorrect [ENT] Press to select the item you want to set. •...

  • Page 93: Machine Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Machine Settings These are various settings to help you use this machine comfortably. The following settings can be configured for the machine. Item Set value Details AUTO Power-off NONE/10 to 30 If are no operations or a set time, the power to 600 min turns off automatically.

  • Page 94: Time Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. FUNCTION MACHINE SETUP [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key twice. AUTO Power-off 30min Press to set the time when you want the power to turn off. • Available settings: None, 10 to 600 min AUTO Power-off 60min Press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 95: Unit Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to enter time. • Selecting Year/Month/Day/Time: Select using • Inputting Year/Month/Day/Time: Input using Press the [ENTER] key. • The entered time is displayed. TIME 2018.10.05 15:30:00 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. •...

  • Page 96: Key Buzzer Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select a unit for length. • Available settings: mm/inch Press the [ENTER] key. MACHINE SETUP UNIT [ENT] Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. Key Buzzer Settings You can turn off the buzzer that sounds when you press a key. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

  • Page 97: Language Settings

    Network Settings You can configure network settings in the "Network Configurator" tool, which allows you to configure the network settings of Mimaki products. To download the Network Configurator, go to "Drivers/Utilities" on the Mimaki Engineering downloads page (https://mimaki.com/download/). Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.
  • Page 98 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select [NETWORK] and press the [ENTER] key. MACHINE SETUP NETWORK [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key. • [Check IP ADDR.] is selected. • This displays the IP address the machine is currently using. • After checking, press the [ENTER] key. NETWORK Check IP ADDR.

  • Page 99: External Stop I/F

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. • To reflect the new network settings, turn the power off and back on. External Stop I/F In this machine, you can connect External Stop I/F to the I/F in the figure below (SMP-02V-BC). External Stop I/F (SMP-02V-BC) Printer side...
  • Page 100 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select [EXE I/F]. MACHINE SETUP EXE I/F [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key. EXE I/F : OFF Press to select "ON" or "OFF". • ON: Use External Stop I/F. • OFF: Do not use External Stop I/F. EXE I/F : ON Press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 101: Nozzle Check Menu

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Nozzle Check Menu This configures the operations related to Nozzle Missing check function. Nozzle Check Menu List Item Set value Details Printing Check ON/OFF Set this to on if you want to perform nozzle check when starting online "Printing Nozzle Check Settings"...

  • Page 102: Print Operations During "Nozzle Missing" Judgment And Error Occurrence

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Auto nozzle recovery → judgment If more missing nozzles than the "Judgment Condition" are still detected in the last judgment, it is judged that printing cannot continue, and printing stops. – This applies when "AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY" is set to "ON". Nozzle missing judgment Finally, if more missing nozzles than the "Judgment Condition"...
  • Page 103 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select the setting item and press the [ENTER] key. • Available settings: LENGTH/FILE • LENGTH: The nozzle is checked once a certain set length has been printed. • FILE: The nozzle is checked once a certain number of files have been printed. SETUP FILE Press...

  • Page 104: Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. FUNCTION VIEW [ENT] Press to select [NOZZLE CHECK]. FUNCTION NOZZLE CHECK [ENT] Press to select [AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY]. NOZZLE CHECK : AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY Press to select "ON" and press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Press to select the setting value and press the [ENTER] key. • Available settings: 1 to 64 • Each time you press the [ENTER] key, the target color changes. • The displayed color differs according to the ink set. Press the [END] key to end the operation.

  • Page 106: Resetting To Default Settings

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Resetting to Default Settings The details set in [SETUP] [MAINTENANCE] and [MACHINE SETUP] are returned to factory default settings. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. FUNCTION VIEW [ENT] Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. FUNCTION MACHINE SETUP [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 107: Confirming Machine Information

    Chapter 3 Convenient Usage Confirming Machine Information You can check the information of this machine. The following items can be checked as the machine information. Item Details USAGE WIPING This displays the usage status of the machine. "Checking Machine Usage PRINT LENGTH Status"...

  • Page 108: Checking Version Information

    Displays the date of occurrence [00000] 2018/07/19 22:13:00 Error details are displayed in ERROR 12a ***** HDC SPEED Version Displays the version information such as F/W JFX200-2513EX V1.00 MRL-III V2.20 Displaying other information Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL. ***INK MMCCYYKK REMAIN...
  • Page 109 • Warning display (for warning) WARNING REPLACE WIPER [MNT] • Serial No. SERIAL NO. : ******** • Version JFX200-2513EX V1.00 MRL-III V2.20 • Main PCB Information MAIN PCB EPL3B • Nozzle recovery Press the [MAINT.] key to check the details...
  • Page 110 Chapter 3 Convenient Usage 3-42...

  • Page 111: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter This chapter explains the necessary items for comfortable use of this machine, such as methods of daily maintenance and ink cartridge maintenance. Daily maintenance ..........4-2 Automatic Maintenance Function ....4 -30 Precautions for maintenance ....4-2 Setting the refresh intervals .....4-30 About Washing Liquid .......

  • Page 112: Daily Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Daily maintenance Conduct the machine maintenance periodically or depending on the operation frequency of the machine, in order to use it for a long time while maintaining its accuracy. Precautions for maintenance Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this machine. •...

  • Page 113: Maintenance Of Machine Exterior

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance of Machine Exterior Depending on the usage environment, trash and dust may stick to the exterior of the main unit. To prevent dust from entering the head moving part, soak a soft piece of cloth in water, wring it tightly and then wipe off the dust.

  • Page 114: Lm Guide Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the bottle wiping filter. Bottle wiping filter Attach a new Bottle Wiping Filter (PN: SPC-0820). LM guide cleaning When the LM guide gets dirty, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not wipe with ethanol. LM guide Ionizer Maintenance Follow the instruction manual when performing ionizer (option) maintenance.

  • Page 115: Maintaining The Capping Station

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintaining the Capping Station Maintain the ink cap and wiper in the capping station. (STATION MAINT.) The ink cap and wiper function as described below. • Wiper: Wipes off any ink on the head nozzle • Ink cap: Prevents the clogging of head nozzles due to dryness As you use this machine, the wiper and ink cap start getting dirty from ink and dust.
  • Page 116 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. • Carriage moves onto the table. Moving carriage Remove the wiper. • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends. Protrusion Clean the wiper and the bracket. • Wipe off any ink on the wiper and the bracket using a clean stick soaked in washing liquid. Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wiper cleaner. • Clean the tip of the wiper cleaner with a clean stick. Wiper cleaner • Lift the wiper cleaner up and clean the ink adhering to the inside with a clean stick. • Clean around the wiper cleaner. •...
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 Maintenance Return the wiper to its original position. • Insert the wiper by holding both the ends. Protrusion Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. • Wipe off any ink on the cap rubber and the cap rubber cover using a clean stick soaked in washing liquid.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4 Maintenance Performing station maintenance without [MAINT.] key You can select [STATION MAINT.] using the [FUNCTION] key under LOCAL, without pressing the [MAINT.] key. Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. Press to select [MAINTENANCE]. Press the [ENTER] key twice. •...

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Ncu

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the NCU Ink and dust adhere to the NCU. The NCU cannot operate normally if there is ink or dust adhering to it. Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL. CARRIAGE OUT [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key. MOVE POSITION : STATION MAINT.

  • Page 121: Cleaning Around The Station

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning around the station We recommend that you clean the machine often to maintain the quality of the machine and the images. • Clean the area around the station twice a week (frequency of cleaning differs depending on the usage frequency of the printer).

  • Page 122: Washing The Ink Discharge Passage

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Wipe off any ink on the flushing unit or the shutter. • Wipe off the ink using a clean stick soaked in washing liquid. Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid. Flushing filter Flushing unit Shutter •...

  • Page 123: When The Machine Is Not Used For A Long Time

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Take washing liquid in a dropper and fill the cap with it until it is full. • Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow. Press the [ENTER] key. • After the dry suction operation is performed for 30 seconds, the display returns to Step 2. DISWAY WASH PLEASE WAIT When the Machine Is Not Used For a Long Time...
  • Page 124 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wiper and the bracket. (1) Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends. (2) Use a clean stick soaked in washing liquid. • Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid. (3) Hold the wiper by the protrusions at both the ends and push it back to the original position.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4 Maintenance Take washing liquid in a dropper and fill the cap with it until it is full. • Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow. Press the [ENTER] key. • This will clean the nozzles. •...

  • Page 126: Maintenance Of Head Surroundings

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance of Head Surroundings Extremely minute mechanisms are used for the head, and therefore proper care must be taken when performing maintenance. Some gel-like ink or dust may be stuck in the bottom part of the slider and around the head. Rub it off using a clean stick or another similar tool.

  • Page 127: Cleaning Led Uv Unit

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Wipe any ink on the sides of the head and carriage using a clean stick. • Never rub the nozzle part. Clean the side of the head (dark gray part) Nozzle part (Never touch) with a clean stick. Clean using a clean stick.

  • Page 128: When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved

    Chapter 4 Maintenance When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved If the nozzle clogging is not resolved even after head cleaning "Head Cleaning" (P. 2-15) is implemented, execute the following functions. HEAD FILLUP • Fill the head with ink. Filling with ink from the sub tank to the head NOZZLE WASH •...

  • Page 129: Washing Of Head Nozzle

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Washing of head nozzle Wash the head nozzle to prevent them from getting clogged due to the hardened ink. Check these items in advance Is [INK END] displayed? • The ink is absorbed during washing. If the ink end is detected at this time, washing cannot be performed.
  • Page 130 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. CAP CLEANING COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT] • [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning of the cap is complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 6 is complete. If you press the [ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the next washing step.

  • Page 131: Performing Air Purge

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. • This will absorb the washing liquid filled in the cap. • The screen on the right is displayed while the cleaning liquid is still left in the cap. • After the duration has passed, the display returns to Step 2. PLEASE WAIT **CLEANING** 00 : 00...
  • Page 132 Chapter 4 Maintenance Open the maintenance cover. Maintenance cover • After the work is complete, quickly attach the removed cover. If you leave it removed for a long time, ultra-violet rays may affect the ink. Press the [ENTER] key. SET TOOL COMPLETED [ENT] •...
  • Page 133 Chapter 4 Maintenance 6-Color + W Y Lm Cl W Cl W K Lc • Turn the cap 30° counterclockwise and then remove it. • Ink is stuck on the removed cap. Temporarily place it on a paper towel, etc. to avoid contamination of the surrounding area.
  • Page 134 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. AIR PG. START [ENT] Release the colored ink or the air mixed in the ink. • When you press the [ENTER] key, the machine goes into a state of atmospheric release and the ink comes out vigorously.

  • Page 135: Nozzle Recovery Function

    Chapter 4 Maintenance NOZZLE RECOVERY Function If nozzle clogging cannot be improved at the specified points, other good nozzles can be used as alternatives (nozzle recovery) for printing. The structure of the head is as shown in the following figure. With the nozzle recovery function, you can set nozzle recovery by specifying the nozzle lines for H1-3 (heads 1-3) respectively.
  • Page 136 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key to start printing. • The nozzle pattern is printed. • When you select [ENTRY] in Step 2, the machine moves to the nozzle line selection step (Step 5) without printing the nozzle pattern. **PRINT** PLEASE WAIT •...
  • Page 137 Chapter 4 Maintenance Target for nozzle recovery No registration No registration Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. • Up to 10 nozzles can be registered for each nozzle line. • Time required for printing does not change even if you use this function. •...
  • Page 138 Chapter 4 Maintenance Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the MAINTENANCE menu. (1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key. (3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY]. (4) Press the [ENTER] key. Press to select [CHECK BEFORE PRINT], and press the [ENTER] key. NOZZLE RECOVERY : CHECK BEFORE PRINT Press...
  • Page 139 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. 4-29...

  • Page 140: Automatic Maintenance Function

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Automatic Maintenance Function To use this machine comfortably, you can set the various maintenance functions to be run automatically. Here, set performing intervals of various automatic maintenance functions. Issues such as ink clogging can be avoided by performing automatic maintenance periodically. (Automatic maintenance function) For automatic maintenance function, you can make the following settings.

  • Page 141: Setting The Cleaning Interval

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. Setting the Cleaning Interval Cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set. Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the MAINTENANCE menu. (1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 142: Replacement Of Consumables

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacement of Consumables Replacing the wiper The wiper is a consumable good. If the message on the right is displayed, replace the wiper as soon as possible. Also, wipe the ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider. <LOCAL>...

  • Page 143: Replacing Carriage Filters

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Insert a new wiper • Insert the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends. Protrusion Press the [ENTER] key. • After its initial operation, the machine returns to LOCAL. *Being Initialized* PLEASE WAIT Replacing Carriage Filters Replace the filters once every 1 or 2 weeks.

  • Page 144: Disposing The Waste Ink

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Install the new carriage filter (PN : SPC-0851). New carriage filter • Carriage filters are on the left, right, and back side of the carriage. Replace all the filters at same time. Once the replacement is complete, press the [ENTER] key. Disposing the Waste Ink The ink used in head cleaning and other functions is stored in the waste ink tank on the lower right side of the machine.

  • Page 145: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Disposing of Waste Ink • When disposing of the waste ink from the waste ink tank, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. Otherwise you may get ink in your eyes. • Do not replace the waste ink tank while this machine is in operation (printing or cleaning). •...
  • Page 146 Chapter 4 Maintenance Move the waste ink to a separate polyethylene tank and return the emptied waste ink tank to its original position. (1) As shown in the figure, move the waste ink collected in the waste ink tank to a separate polyethylene tank.

  • Page 147: Replacing The Waste Ink Tank Before The Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Is Displayed (1)

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Select [InkTankExchange] from the MAINTENANCE menu. (1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL. (2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key. (3) Press to select [InkTankExchange]. MAINTENANCE InkTankExchange [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key to release. InkTankExchange EXCHANGE [ENT]...

  • Page 148: Replacing The Waste Ink Tank Before The Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Is Displayed (2)

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Press to set the "Level" to "0%". Check waste ink Level : 0% (0.0L) Press the [ENTER] key. Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation message is displayed (2) Set the waste ink information to 0% in the MAINTENANCE menu. Empty the waste ink tank.

  • Page 149: About Refilling The Cooling Water

    • Dispose of the wastewater mixed with antifreeze pursuant to the regulations of your region. l Precautions for handling antifreeze liquid • Always use an anti freezing liquid recommended by Mimaki. The cooling device may malfunction if any other product is used. (Supplied antifreeze liquid: 1000 cc x 1) •...

  • Page 150: Refilling The Coolant

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • When handling the anti freezing liquid, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. • Prepare a tank with a cap for moving the waste water from the cooling water tank. • The following error message is displayed when water in the cooling water tank is low. In this case, replace the water in the same way as shown in Refilling the Coolant.
  • Page 151 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the water supply/drainage cap. Water supply/ drainage Air purge Prepare mixed water solution (antifreeze liquid:1, water: 2) in the provided container and fill it into the provided syringe. Fill the mixed water solution until the buzzer sound stops. •...

  • Page 152: Flushing Filter

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Flushing Filter Tools required for • F-200/LF-200 Washing Liquid (PN : • Safety glasses replacement SPC-0568) • Waste cloth • Gloves • Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves when performing replacement. As there is ink absorbed in the flushing filter, it may get in your eyes. Replacing the Flushing Filter The flushing filter needs to be replaced periodically.
  • Page 153 Chapter 4 Maintenance Press to select [FLUSHING FILTER]. STATION MAINT. [ENT] FLUSHING FILTER Press the [ENTER] key. CARRIAGE OUT START [ENT] Press the [ENTER] key. FILTER REPLACE COMPLETED [ENT] • [COMPLETED :ENT] is displayed on the screen until the filter replacement is complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 5 is complete.
  • Page 154 Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-44...

  • Page 155: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter This chapter explains how to deal with suspected failures and solutions based on the error numbers indicated on the display. Troubleshooting..........5-2 If the message "SHAKE WHITE INK Power does not turn on ......5-2 BOTLES" is displayed........5-4 Machine does not start printing ....

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check again before deciding the trouble as malfunction. If there is no improvement even after troubleshooting, contact your local distributor, or our sales office or call center. Power does not turn on In most of the cases, the power does not turn on due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or the computer.

  • Page 157: Nozzle Is Clogged

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Set a shorter interval for the interval wiping operation. "Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency" (P. 3-23) Nozzle is clogged Nozzle discharge may become unstable depending on the surrounding temperature or if the machine is not used for a long time.

  • Page 158: Ink Leakage

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL mode. LUS-150 CMWWYKClCl REMAIN 34567899 Press the [ENTER] key. NON INK IC CMWWYKClCl • Details of the ink bottle error are displayed. • When multiple ink bottle defects occur, they will be displayed in order if you press the [ENTER] key Ink leakage If the ink starts leaking, switch off the main power, disconnect the power plug, and contact your local distributor, or our sales office or call center.

  • Page 159: If An Error Related To The Sub Tank Occurs

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Set the ink bottle over the tank, and turn the tank lever from right to left. • Move the tank lever completely to the right and set the ink bottle. Lever • Never rotate the ink bottle after setting it over the tank. Doing so may result in ink leakage. Press the [ENTER].

  • Page 160: If Pressure Abnormality Occurs

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Press the [ENTER] key. • Automatic discharge and filling operations are performed. **FILL UP** PLEASE WAIT • Perform cleaning once the filling is complete. **CLEANING** PLEASE WAIT Press the [END] key several times to end the operation. If pressure abnormality occurs The pressure controlled in the machine may exceed the control range due to environment and aging.
  • Page 161 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Press the [ENTER] key. • Sensor adjustment starts. **ADJUSTING** PLEASE WAIT Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve to adjust pressure to its proper value. • Proper value of negative pressure: -2.70 kPa • Proper value of positive pressure: -15.00 kPa •...

  • Page 162: Warning/Error Message

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Warning/Error Message When an abnormality occurs, the buzzer rings and the display shows a corresponding message. Take measures according to the message. Warning message Errors when performing operations Message Cause Solution CAN'T OPERATE An ink error occurred. •...
  • Page 163 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution <LOCAL> There is a small amount of • Press the [ENTER] key to check ink in the supply unit. the corresponding ink bottle. INK NEAR END [ENT] Ink is nearly used up. <LOCAL> Failure to refill ink in the •...

  • Page 164: Error Message

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution INK COLOR The color of ink in the ink • Check the color of the ink bottle for bottle is of a different type which the warning occurred. : ---- YYKK than the currently supplied ink.
  • Page 165 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 129 Dead battery of internal • Contact your local distributor, our clock has been detected. sales office, or service center. BATTERY EXCHANGE ERROR 130 Head data transfer error • Turn off the power on the machine occurred.
  • Page 166 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 18e An error occurred in the flushing control. FLS NOT COMP [1 2 _ _] ERROR 18f An error occurred in the head voltage control. OFFSET START [1 2 _ _] ERROR 18f OFFSET END [1 2 _ _] ERROR 19d An error occurred in the...
  • Page 167 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 617 Liquid level sensor • Turn off the power on the machine abnormality of the sub tank and turn it on after a while. SUB TANK: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 has been detected.
  • Page 168 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution ERROR 716 Abnormality in ink heater • Turn off the power on the machine temperature. and turn it on after a while. InkHeaterRTmp: 12 When power is ON, the screen for ERROR 716 selecting whether to control the ink InkHeaterFTmp: 12 heater is displayed.

  • Page 169: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter This chapter lists specifications and functions of this machine. Specifications ..........6-2 Accessories Information ........6 -4 Machine specifications ......6-2 Order of Ink Bottles ......... 6 -5 Ink specifications........6-3 Inquiry Sheet ........... 6 -6...

  • Page 170: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications Machine specifications Item Specifications Print head Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Specifications 3 heads: 2 heads staggered on color 2 in line, special color 1 in line Printing conditions 4-color + white + clear 300 × 300HQ: Bi/Uni 4/8 pass (scan ×...

  • Page 171: Ink Specifications

    1 to 60°C (storage permitted only for 120 hours or less if the temperature is 60°C and one month or less if the temperature is 40°C) • Do not use any ink other than the MIMAKI designated ink. Also, do not disassemble the ink bottles or refill or replenish their ink.

  • Page 172: Accessories Information

    Chapter 6 Appendix Accessories Information Part name Part No. Part name Part No. Waste ink tank SL SPA-0197 Air filter kit SPA-0209 Bottle tightening jig kit SPA-0232 Layout pin kit SPA-0234 Electrode Needle cleaning KIT SPA-0237 Replacement Filter for Electrode Needle SPA-0238 cleaning KIT Inside electrode wall cleaning KIT...

  • Page 173: Order Of Ink Bottles

    Chapter 6 Appendix Order of Ink Bottles The order of the set ink bottles differs depending on the ink set used. Ink set Ink distribution 4-color + white ink + clear 4-color + white ink + primer + clear 6-color + white ink + clear...

  • Page 174: Inquiry Sheet

    Chapter 6 Appendix Inquiry Sheet Use this sheet for inquiries regarding printer malfunctions and abnormal operations. Fill in the following required fields and fax the sheet to our sales office. Company Name Contact Personnel Name Contact No. Printer Model Name Your OS Machine Information Error message...
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