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MIMAKI jV100-160 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Cartridge-ink model You can also download the latest manual from official website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D203528-10 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword.................. 5 For safe use.................. 7 Symbols .................... 7 Usage Precautions ................ 8 Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine ...... 11 Ink Specifications................ 12 Restrictions concerning the product ...........  12 Installation Precautions.............. 13 Installation Space ................ 14 When Relocating This Machine ............
  • Page 3 2.3 Loading the Media .............. 49 Media .................... 49 Loading the Roll Media ...............  49 2.4 Setting the Heater Temperature .......... 55 2.5 Test Printing................ 56 Changing the Layout Direction for Test Printing .........  56 Printing Defects ..................  57 2.6 Head Cleaning ................  58 2.7 Feed Correction ..............
  • Page 4 4.3 Maintenance ................ 92 Items Required for Maintenance............ 92 Ink Maintenance .................  92 Wiper Cleaning ...................  93 Cap Cleaning .................. 94 NCU Cleaning.................. 95 Carriage Underside Cleaning .............  96 Print Head Nozzle Washing.............. 97 Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning ............ 99 Media Sensor Cleaning ..............

  • Page 5: Foreword

    © 2020 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. l Disclaimers • Mimaki Engineering accepts no liability for damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of the JV100-160 (“this machine” hereinafter), whether or not the product is faulty. Mimaki Engineering rejects all liability for damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of this machine.
  • Page 6 Use of this product in residential areas may cause harmful interference. If so, the user is responsible for rectifying such interference. • Use only the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to this product. Use of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations.

  • Page 7: For Safe Use

    For safe use For safe use Symbols In this manual, the symbols indicate and explain precautions. Make sure you fully understand the meaning of each symbol and use the machine safely and correctly. Explanation Warning Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.

  • Page 8: Usage Precautions

    For safe use Usage Precautions l In the event of abnormal conditions • In the event of abnormal conditions such as smoke or unusual odor, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Continuing to use the product under these conditions may result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 9 For safe use • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Disregarding this precaution may result in electric shock. • Plug the power cable plug into a grounded power outlet. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. •...
  • Page 10 For safe use l Disposing of the product • Please contact your local retailer or service agent. • When disposing of the product yourself, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations. l Heater •...

  • Page 11: Ink Or Any Other Liquid Used With The Machine

    • Be sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS) before use. https://mimaki.com/supply/sds/ • Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with this machine. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth.

  • Page 12: Ink Specifications

    Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine • Printing is disabled if a different ink IC chip is used. Ink Specifications Item Details Type Special solvent ink (MIMAKI product) Color Cyan (C) Magenta (M) Yellow (Y) Black (K)

  • Page 13: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Installation Precautions • Do not install this machine in environments where flammable substances are present (e.g., gasoline, flammable spray, alcohol, thinner, lacquer, or powder). This machine is not explosion- proof. The product poses a risk of explosion. • Do not install this machine in locations where open flames are present. The ink may ignite. •...

  • Page 14: Installation Space

    Installation Precautions Installation Space Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media: Item JV100-160 At least 3,775 mm (2,775 mm) Width At least 2,700 mm (700 mm) Depth (1,392 mm) Height...

  • Page 15: Safety Interlocks

    Safety Interlocks Safety Interlocks This machine is equipped with interlocks to ensure safety during use. Printing will abort if you open the covers while printing is underway. If so, you will need to resend the RIP data. • Safety interlock locations...

  • Page 16: Warning Labels

    Warning Labels Warning Labels Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels. If any of the warning labels becomes dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels. Carriage Maintenance space...
  • Page 17 Warning Labels Order code Label Details M910931 Beware of opening and closing parts. Injury may result if hands become trapped. M907833 Indicates dangerous moving parts. M903239 Indicates hot parts. M903330 Wear safety glasses and gloves while working. M906144 Indicates hot parts. M903405 Beware of the cutter.
  • Page 18 Warning Labels...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Before Using This Product

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product This chapter This chapter describes various parts and provides important information. Read this chapter before using the product. Part Names and Functions ......20 Connecting the Power Cable......3 0 Front............20 Turning On the Power........3 0 Rear and Right Side View ......

  • Page 20: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product 1.1 Part Names and Functions Front Name Summary Platen Print area. The platen is fitted with a heater. Helps prevent ink bleeding. Adjust the temperature setting to suit the type of media used. "Platen"(P. 22) "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P.

  • Page 21: Rear And Right Side View

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Rear and Right Side View Name Summary Clamp lever (rear) Linked to the clamp lever at the front. Media sensor Detects whether media is present. "Media sensor"(P. 24) Blowing fan Blows air to dry ink after printing. Pre-heater Preheats the media before printing to suppress rapid temperature change.

  • Page 22: Carriage

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Carriage The carriage includes a print head for ejecting ink, and a jam sensor for stopping the carriage when media clogs. Printing occurs as ink is ejected while traversing left and right. Platen The platen features a large number of holes used to secure the media under vacuum pressure. This also features a cutting slot for cutting the media.

  • Page 23: Pinch Rollers And Grid Rollers

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Pinch Rollers and Grid Rollers The pinch rollers and grid rollers are used to grip and feed the media. Pinch roller Grit roller • When this product is not in use, raise the clamp lever to separate the pinch rollers from the grid rollers.

  • Page 24: Media Sensor

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Color Status Summary Flashing Ink expired (2 months passed) Illuminated One of the following errors has occurred: • INK END • The ink IC chip is not inserted. • Other ink errors Media sensor The media sensor detects the presence/absence of media.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product l Main power supply switch This is located on the right-hand side of the product. Main power supply switch Heater power supply switch • Do not turn off the main power supply. Turning off the main power supply will disable the automatic maintenance function (including nozzle clogging prevention function and ink discharge channel cleaning function).

  • Page 26: Operating Panel

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Operating panel This is used to control the product and make/change settings. xxxx width:1340mm TEST PRINT MENU REMOTE CLEANING Name Summary Display "Display"(P. 27) [SEL] key Selects the function for the corresponding [FUNCTION] key. [FUNCTION] key Used for test printing, head cleaning, and editing settings "[FUNCTION]...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Display MENU mode <setting type number> Connected cable type LOCAL<SETUP 1> Head height Detected media width 1620mm PRINT POST Heater temperature (actual temperature/ 35°/40° 40°/40° setting) Ink status Orange: Heating to the set temperature Green: Reaches the set temperature TEST PRINT Function name assigned to [FUNCTION] key...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product [FUNCTION] key This section describes the functions and roles assigned to the [FUNCTION] key. Icon Summary Displays the various menu screens. Displays maintenance functions such as test printing and cleaning. Used to switch from LOCAL mode to REMOTE mode. Displays adjustment functions such as feed adjustment and drop position adjustment.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Displaying Machine Information (Local Guidance) Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL mode screen to display the following information. Item Outline Display Ink information Displays ink type, remaining ink Ink type xxx-xxx xxx-xxx levels, and ink errors. 1.  100％  No error 5.  100％   ...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Power Cable

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product 1.2 Connecting the Power Cable Check to confirm that the main power supply is turned off. Insert the cable band to the machine. Plug the power cable into the inlet of the machine. Secure the power cable to the cable band. •...

  • Page 31: Turning Off The Power

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Press the [END/POWER] key to turn on power. • Once the power is turned on, the firmware version will appear on the display, and the initial operation will execute. • The local mode is set, and the machine is ready for use. [END/POWER] key Turn on the power for the connected PC.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Pc To The Product

    • If your PC does not have a USB port, contact your local dealer or our service office. USB Interface Precautions l When connecting more than one JV100-160 to a PC The JV100-160 may not be correctly recognized. If the PC has more than one USB port, try connecting to a different USB port to check whether the product is correctly recognized.
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product l Checking the LAN connection Check the display on this product. • Local guidance can be used for checking. "Displaying Machine Information (Local Guidance)"(P. 29) • Printing is not possible if “100Mbps”, “10Mbps”, or “No Connect” is displayed. Event email can be used.

  • Page 34: System Configuration

    Driver Setup (When Using USB Cable) Install the USB driver. • Execute [mkcdmenu.exe] contained on the Driver software CD provided. • The driver can also be downloaded from the following URL: https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html [JV100-160] > [Drivers/Utilities] • The driver installation guide is provided within the installer.

  • Page 35: Installing Rip Software

    The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). Launch “Profile Update”. (1) From the Start menu, select [Mimaki RasterLink7] > [Profile Update]. (2) Click [Next]. Select the JV100-160 being used.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Rip Software

    Profile Manager. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html Setting Up RIP Software The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). Launch RasterLink. • The [Printer Management] screen appears. • To add a new model, launch RasterLink, then select [Environment] > [Printer Management].
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Register JV100-160. (1) Click [Add]. (2) Set the specifics for JV100-160. • Model: Select the model. • Color: Select the ink set filled. • Output port: Select the cable connected. • Available Printers: Select JV100-160 connected.

  • Page 38: Ink Replacement Method

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product 1.5 Ink Replacement Method When Ink Near End is Displayed Ink levels are low. We recommend replacing with new Ink bottle as soon as possible. Printing is still possible, but cleaning and continuous printing are not possible. Note that ink may run out during printing. To check which Ink bottle needs to be replaced, press the [ENTER] key on the LOCAL mode screen.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Press the center of the 600 ml ink cartridge lid with your finger. • The claw is removed on the opposite side of the ink IC chip. Lift the lid. • At this time, the claw on the ink IC chip side is not removed. Forcibly removing the claw may result in damage.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Remove the seal of the double-sided tape. Secure the ink pack so that it will not become loose. Good example Bad example The ink pack is aligned with the The ink pack is not aligned The ink pack is inclined corner of the case with the edge of the case...
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product • If the ink cartridge is partially used, cover the gap between the side and the ink cartridge opening with a paper towel and shake slowly at an angle until the ink cartridge becomes upright.
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Ink set Ink layout 4-color (C, M, Y, K) 8-color (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, Lk Or) Insert the ink cartridge. • Insert Ink IC chip with it facing left. • Fully push in the eco-case. Otherwise, ink may not be fed properly.

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing This chapter This chapter describes printing procedures and setting methods. Print Process ...........44 Head Cleaning..........5 8 Adjusting Print Head Height ......47 Feed Correction..........5 9 Feed Correction Procedure......5 9 Loading the Media ...........49 Media ............49 Correcting the Drop Position ......

  • Page 44: Print Process

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.1 Print Process Turn on the power. "Turning On the Power"(P. 30) [END/POWER] key Connect a RIP PC to the machine. "Using a USB Cable"(P. 32) "Using a LAN Cable"(P. 32) Setting Up RIP Software "Installing RIP Software"(P. 35) (required first time only) "Obtaining Color Profiles"(P.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Printing This machine can be used with roll media. "Loading the Media"(P. 49) Take-up unit Core Setting the Heater Temperature "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P. 55) Check the state of the print head nozzles. "Test Printing"(P. 56) Good example Bad example Deflection Nozzle clogging...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Printing "Correcting the Drop Position"(P. 61) Media feed direction The drop position correction value here will be “+4.0”. Printing RIP Data "Printing RIP Data"(P. 63) Cutting the Media "Cutting the Media"(P. 67)

  • Page 47: Adjusting Print Head Height

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.2 Adjusting Print Head Height Adjust the print head height to suit media thickness. Range Gap between print head and platen 2 mm (default setting) High 2.5 mm • Adjust the print head height to suit the media. With inkjet printers, if the gap between the print and media increases, the ink droplets may vaporize before they reach the media.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Printing Retighten the carriage cover screws. • Do not touch the height adjustment lever. Once adjustment is complete, close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 49: Loading The Media

    Media l Media handling precautions • Use Mimaki-approved media to ensure consistent high-quality printing. • Assign at least two people to load roll media. Otherwise there is a risk of back injury due to the weight of the roll media.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Printing Move the rear left roll holder to the roll setting position. • Unscrew the roll holder retaining screw before moving. Position the roll holder so that the reference position is Setting position for 3-inch roll within the following range: 3 Inch Roll Media Roll Holder 3 Inch Roll Media...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Printing Lower the clamp lever. • Hold the media with the pinch roller and grid roller. Move to the front of the machine and open the front cover. Raise the clamp lever and pull out the media. • Make sure the media does not fall to the rear. •...
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Printing Lower the clamp lever. Secure the media in the media holder. Media holder • Do not use the media holder when printing on thicker media. Press , then select “Roll”. • This starts media width detection. • If the setting for [Machine Setup] > [Media Detect] > [Detection Type] is “MANUAL”, the area for printing must be determined manually.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Printing Secure the media to the take-up unit. (1) Press to feed the media until it reaches the core on the take-up unit. (2) Secure the middle of the media with adhesive tape. (3) Secure the media on the right and left in the same way. •...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting the Torque Limiter The take-up unit is fitted with a torque limiter. Turn the torque limiter adjustment nut to adjust take-up tension. The torque limiter is initially set to “Medium” when shipped. Adjustment nut Torque scale 50 % of maximum torque 100 % of maximum torque l Increase tension (clockwise)

  • Page 55: Setting The Heater Temperature

    Adjust the temperature setting to suit the type of media used. The temperature can be altered while printing is in progress, but this may cause color variations to occur. • The temperature setting in the RIP software takes precedence. If you are using the Mimaki RIP software (RasterLink), the recommended values are stored in the color profile.

  • Page 56: Test Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.5 Test Printing Print a test pattern to confirm that the ink prints correctly. Perform head cleaning if you observe any print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection). "Head Cleaning"(P. 58) Head 1 Head 1 Head 2 Head 2 Check beforehand •...

  • Page 57: Printing Defects

    Chapter 2 Printing Printing Defects Typical examples of print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) are as shown below. In order to prevent printing in such a state, check whether the ink has been properly ejected regularly before printing. Deflection Nozzle clogging Ink dropping Mist Mixing in air...

  • Page 58: Head Cleaning

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.6 Head Cleaning The following head cleaning methods are available. Choose the method based on test results. Item Details Soft If the print shows a bent line (deflection) Normal If the print shows a missing line (nozzle clogging) Hard If soft cleaning and normal cleaning fail to resolve print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection)

  • Page 59: Feed Correction

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.7 Feed Correction Changing the media may affect the feed amount due to various factors, including the weight and thickness of the media and whether the take-up unit is used. Correct the drop position to suit the type of media used. Image defects (e.g., dark or light streaks) will result if the feed is not properly corrected.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Printing • Once adjustment is complete, the medium will be fed to the print origin. Sagging may occur in the rear roll medium. Rewind roll media by hand to eliminate any sagging. Correcting the Media Feed During Printing You can also correct the media feed amount in REMOTE mode or while printing.

  • Page 61: Correcting The Drop Position

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.8 Correcting the Drop Position Changing the media and print head height will also alter the drop positions. Correct the drop position to suit the type of media used. Image defects (e.g., overlaid lines or blurred images) will result if the drop position is not properly corrected. Check beforehand •...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Printing • If the lines do not coincide when the correction value is within the range -40 to 40, the print head height may have been improperly adjusted. Adjust the print head height. "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P. 47) Enter the correction value in the same way for pattern 2 and subsequent patterns.

  • Page 63: Printing Rip Data

    Launch RasterLink. • Click the icon on the PC desktop. Select the image data to print. (1) Select [File] > [Open]. (2) Select the desired image data, then click [Open]. • If multiple printers are registered, select JV100-160 in “Printer name”.

  • Page 64: Changing The Origin

    Chapter 2 Printing Select the image data imported. • The image is displayed in the tab for JV100-160 selected in “Printer name”. Check the settings and alter as necessary. • Specify the following settings by clicking the function icons shown on the right-hand side of the screen: (normal printing): Specifies settings like enlargement/reduction and number of copies.

  • Page 65: Starting Printing

    Starting Printing Send the RIP data from the PC. • "Preparing RIP Data"(P. 63) • When the message “Attention20A Driver version” appears, install the latest Mimaki driver available from: https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html Start printing. • Printing starts once RIP data is received.

  • Page 66: Stopping Printing (Data Clear)

    Chapter 2 Printing Pausing Printing Press [LOCAL] while printing is in progress. • Printing is paused. • If data is being sent from a PC, data transmission is paused at the PC. Press [REMOTE]. • Printing resumes. • No other functions can be used when printing is paused. Stopping Printing (Data Clear) In LOCAL mode screen, select [DATA CLEAR].

  • Page 67: Cutting The Media

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.10 Cutting the Media In LOCAL mode, press • The Origin Setup screen appears. SET ORIGIN Press to feed the media to the position required for cutting. Select [CUT], then press the [ENTER] key. • The media is cut.
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Printing...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 Settings

    Chapter 3 Settings This chapter This chapter describes the various setting procedures. Setup menu .............70 Nozzle check menu .......... 8 5 Setup Menu List ......... 70 Nozzle Check Menu List ......8 5 Maintenance Menu ..........74 Information menu ..........8 7 Maintenance Menu List ......

  • Page 70: Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.1 Setup menu Print conditions (settings 1 to 4) can be saved in advance for specific media. l Setup menu screen LOCAL SETUP MENU SETUP ●SETUP1 > > ○SETUP2 MAINTENANCE width:1340mm > > ○SETUP3 MACHINE SETUP Select “SETUP 1 to 3” or “Tempotary” > >...
  • Page 71 HOST/0.0 to Sets the time to stop the carriage each time the carriage 9.9 sec scans. • In the MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink), it is indicated as the “drying time after each scan”. PRINT END HOST/0 to Sets the stop time after printing. After the set time passes, the 120 min next data is printed.
  • Page 72 This eliminates the risk of printing on top of the media holder. • The Mimaki RIP software (RasterLink) does not allow the user to specify margins. If the machine is set to “HOST”, the offset value will be “0 mm” for the left and right margins.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Settings Changing the name of a setting type You can change the name of a setting type. The name can include alphanumeric characters or symbols. In LOCAL mode, select [MENU] > [Setup], then press the [ENTER] key. • The setting types are displayed. Select Settings 1 to 4 and press the [FUNC2] key.

  • Page 74: Maintenance Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.2 Maintenance Menu This menu is used for maintenance actions. It also lets the user perform nozzle recovery if nozzle clogging persists even after cleaning and nozzle washing. l Maintenance Menu Screen LOCAL MAINTENANCE MENU SETUP STATION >...
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting Nozzle Recovery Allows other nozzles to be used for printing if maintenance actions like nozzle washing fail to resolve print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection). Print Prints a pattern to check nozzle condition and register the nozzle. "Registering nozzle recovery"(P.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Settings Select “Print Start”, then press the [ENTER]. • Print a nozzle recovery pattern. • The Select Entry Nozzle screen appears once printing is complete. H1-D K H1-A M H1-C Y Ink Color H1-B C No.203 Nozzle row number H1-A M Head number Approx.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3 Settings Enter the desired printing conditions. Judgement Condition 720 x 720 Resolution PASS Scan Speed NORMAL MAPS 4 > OVER PRINT Press the [FUNC2] key. • The judgment result is displayed. No good Judgement result Judgement result Judgement result Judgement result HEAD1-A HEAD1-B...

  • Page 78: Machine Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.3 Machine setup menu This is used to set various operations to ensure optimal machine performance. l Machine Setup Menu Screen LOCAL MENU SETUP > MAINTENANCE width:1340mm > MACHINE SETUP > NOZZLE CHECK > INFORMATION > TEST PRINT times MENU REMOTE CLEANING...
  • Page 79 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting STOP TIME OFF/10 min to Sets the time during which the drying/exhaust fan operates after 120 min printing. After the set time passes, the fan stops. ON/OFF ON/OFF Set to “ON” to operate the drying/exhaust fan when printing is not performed.
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting Network Sets the network address. The machine must be restarted to enable this setting. Check IP Displays the machine’s current IP address. Address • It may take some time to determine the IP address. If the IP address cannot be determined, the display will indicate “0.0.0.0”.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting Sender Sets the sender address (not to exceed 64 alphanumeric characters Address or symbols). • Setting an email address corresponding to the server account allows emails to be sent. Authentication OFF/POP Sets the SMTP server authentication method. before SMTP/ SMTP authentication...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Settings • Do not install the ink pack at the stage. Place the ink pack in the 600ml ink cartridge case. • "Replacing Ink"(P. 38) Insert the 600ml ink cartridge in the ink supply unit. In LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Setup], then press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 83 • Internet communication charges for email notifications, etc. are the responsibility of the customer. • Event emails may not be delivered if problems arise with the Internet setup or equipment. Mimaki rejects all liability for damages resulting from delivery failure or delay.
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Settings Press the [ENTER] key once the test is complete. l Error Code List Error code Likely cause Corrective action Network connection error • Check to confirm that this machine is connected to a network. • Check the IP address for this machine. •...

  • Page 85: Nozzle Check Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.4 Nozzle check menu This is used to check if the nozzles are clogged before printing starts. Sets whether to perform maintenance functions automatically if nozzle clogging is detected. [Printing Check] The nozzles are not checked. Nozzle check (nozzle clogging detection) [Judgment Condition] setting for nozzle clogging detection If <...
  • Page 86 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting Judgment OFF / 1 to 10 Set the number of nozzles per row to be detected as clogged before to 100 “nozzle clogging” is detected. Condition nozzles The next print will not start if “nozzle clogging” is detected during continuous printing.

  • Page 87: Information Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.5 Information menu This is used to check machine information. l Information Menu Screen INFORMATION LOCAL MENU USAGE SETUP > > VERSION MAINTENANCE > width:1340mm > ERROR HISTORY MACHINE SETUP > > LIST NOZZLE CHECK > > INFORMATION > four TEST PRINT MENU REMOTE...
  • Page 88 Chapter 3 Settings...

  • Page 89: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter To ensure years of precise performance, maintain this product periodically or based on frequency of use. Read the maintenance precautions thoroughly before maintaining this product. Maintenance Precautions ........90 Consumable Item Replacement ..... 1 05 Wiper Replacement ........1 05 Maintenance Items and Timing .......91 Wiper Cleaner Replacement ......

  • Page 90: Maintenance Precautions

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance Precautions • This machine includes parts that must be replaced periodically. We therefore recommend taking out a maintenance contract. Maintain this machine and replace consumable items to prevent quality defects and accidents. • Clean periodically. Debris and dust will accumulate on electrical components when this machine is used for extended periods.

  • Page 91: Maintenance Items And Timing

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.2 Maintenance Items and Timing Timing Item At the end of the Clean the wiper and wiper bracket. "Wiper Cleaning"(P. 93) work week Clean the cap rubber. "Cap Cleaning"(P. 94) Clean the NCU. "NCU Cleaning"(P. 95) Clean the underside of the carriage. "Carriage Underside Cleaning"(P.

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    Safety glasses Gloves For more information on other consumable items, refer to our website. https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html • Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children. Ink Maintenance If ink constituents are sedimented, the ink density may become uneven. We recommend shaking the Ink bottle periodically to keep printing consistent.

  • Page 93: Wiper Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • If the ink cartridge is partially used, cover the gap between the side and the ink cartridge opening with a paper towel and shake slowly at an angle until the ink cartridge becomes upright. Needle slot Gap on the side Wiper Cleaning The wiper wipes off ink adhering to the print head nozzle surface.

  • Page 94: Cap Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wiper and bracket. • Wipe off any ink adhering with a clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid. • Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Wiper Bracket • Replace dirty or warped wipers with new ones. "Wiper Replacement"(P.

  • Page 95: Ncu Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Select [Station] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End ], then press the [ENTER] key. •...

  • Page 96: Carriage Underside Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • Be careful to avoid leaving fragments from the cleaning stick behind when cleaning. These fragments will increase the risk of printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection). On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. •...

  • Page 97: Print Head Nozzle Washing

    Chapter 4 Maintenance On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Select [Station] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Maint. Space], then press the [ENTER] key. • The carriage moves to the maintenance space. Open the maintenance cover.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 Maintenance Select [Station] > [Nozzle Wash], then press the [ENTER] key. • The carriage moves over the platen. Open the front cover. Clean the wiper and bracket. • "Wiper Cleaning"(P. 93) Press the [ENTER] key once cleaning is complete. •...

  • Page 99: Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • If print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) remain unresolved even after washing the nozzles several times, contact your local dealer or our service office. Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning Clean the ink discharge channel regularly to prevent clogging of the ink discharge channel below the cap. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] >...

  • Page 100: Automatic Correction Sensor (Das) Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance l Cleaning the carriage underside sensor On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Select [Station] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Maint. Space], then press the [ENTER] key. •...

  • Page 101: Media Holder Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the DAS sensor. Once cleaning is complete, close the maintenance covers, then press the [ENTER] key. Media Holder Cleaning • Turn off the main power and unplug the power cable before carrying out maintenance. Continuing to use the dirty platen will prevent proper feeding of the media. It will also cause dried ink and attached dust to rub against the head nozzle surface and lead to print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).

  • Page 102: Cover (Exterior) Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Continuing to use the dirty platen will prevent proper feeding of the media. It will also cause dried ink and attached dust to rub against the head nozzle surface and lead to print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
  • Page 103 Chapter 4 Maintenance Select [Station] > [Custody Wash], then press the [ENTER] key. • The carriage moves over the platen. Open the front cover. Clean the wiper and bracket. • "Wiper Cleaning"(P. 93) Press the [ENTER] key once cleaning is complete. •...
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Maintenance • Close the front cover. The cap cannot be filled with maintenance liquid unless the front cover is closed. This is also true if the maintenance liquid cartridge is empty. Open the front cover. • Check to confirm that the cap is filled with maintenance liquid. •...

  • Page 105: Consumable Item Replacement

    To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office. For more information on consumable items, refer to our website. https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html • When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

  • Page 106: Wiper Cleaner Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Wipe away any ink or dust adhering to the wiper slider. • Wipe off any ink adhering with a clean stick moistened with maintenance liquid. • Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Insert a new wiper. Once replacement is complete, close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the fitting. • Pull out the fitting by holding the protrusion. • Take care not to lose the rubber seals. Remove the wiper cleaner. • Pull it forward to detach it. Attach a new wiper cleaner. •...

  • Page 108: Cap Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Cap Replacement If print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) remain unresolved even after cleaning, replace with a new cap. • Be sure to replace the cap if you observe any scratches or other damage on the rim. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] >...

  • Page 109: Cap Absorber Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Attach a new cap. • Position with the slot at the front and push in until it clicks. Once replacement is complete, close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Cap Absorber Replacement If the cap absorber is very dirty or if ink drips on to the media, replace with a new cap absorber. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] >...

  • Page 110: Waste Ink Tank Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • Avoid ink dripping when removing the cap absorber. Clean the carriage base. Carriage base Attach a new cap absorber. • Push the tabs on the cap absorber into the slits at the rear of the C slider, and clip in the tabs at the front.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4 Maintenance • Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with this machine. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth. When “Check Waste Ink Tank”...
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 Maintenance Hold the handle on the waste ink tank and slide out. Attach the cap to the removed waste ink tank, and use tape to prevent leakage of waste ink. • When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

  • Page 113: Blowing Fan Filter Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Blowing Fan Filter Replacement Replace the blowing fan filter if it is dirty. Remove the fan filter cover. • Push the fan filter cover claw outward, and pull the cover to the front. Fan filter cover Claw Remove the filter.

  • Page 114: Media Holder Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Open the front cover. Raise the clamp lever. Remove the O-ring retaining the pinch rollers. O-ring Remove the pinch rollers. Pinch roller Attach new pinch rollers, and secure them using the O-ring. Close the front cover. Media Holder Replacement If the media holder becomes deformed and touches the carriage or print head, replace with a new media holder.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the side screw, and detach the media holder stopper. Remove the media holder. Remove the sliders from the media holder. • Be careful to avoid misplacing the sliders. Attach the sliders to the new media holder. •...

  • Page 116: Media Cutter Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Secure the media holder stopper with the screw. Close the maintenance covers. Media Cutter Replacement Replace cutters when blades are chipped or blunt. • Avoid touching the cutter blade. Failure to do so may result in injury. •...
  • Page 117 Chapter 4 Maintenance Replace the media cutter. (1) Unscrew the cutter screw. Screw (2) Remove the cutter. (3) Attach a new cutter. (4) Tighten the screw to clamp the cutter. Close the carriage cover hatch, then retighten the screw. Once replacement is complete, close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 Maintenance...
  • Page 119 Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems This chapter This chapter explains procedures for troubleshooting and addressing messages on the display. Troubleshooting..........120 Ink leakage occurs........1 22 The power does not turn on..... 120 Problems indicated by messages....1 23 Printing is not possible.

  • Page 120: Chapter 5 Dealing With Problems

    Cable"(P. 32) Are you using a LAN cable approved Check the LAN cable type. "Network Connection by Mimaki? Precautions"(P. 33) Is the status lamp on the operating An error has occurred. Check the message on the display. panel illuminated or flashing red? "Operating panel"(P.

  • Page 121: Image Defects Occur

    Attach the tape, taking care not to block the vacuum hole. For more information, refer to the description on transporting media on the platen. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html The heater temperature does not rise to the specified value. This may indicate a problem with the setting. Points to check...

  • Page 122: Ink Leakage Occurs

    Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Points to check Corrective action Is the heater temperature set? Set the heater temperature. "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P. 55) "Setup menu"(P. 70) Ink leakage occurs. • If an ink leak occurs, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Contact your local dealer or our service office.

  • Page 123: Problems Indicated By Messages

    Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems 5.2 Problems indicated by messages If a problem occurs, the buzzer will sound, and a message will appear on the display. You can also use local guidance when checking. "Displaying Machine Information (Local Guidance)"(P. 29) Take appropriate measures based on the message.
  • Page 124 Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Message Cause Corrective action • Clean the media sensor. "Media Sensor Cleaning"(P. 99) Please load media. • No media is loaded, or the • Load the media. "Loading the sensors are faulty. Media"(P. 49) No media detected •...

  • Page 125: Ink Errors (Local Guidance)

    Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Ink errors (local guidance) Message Cause Corrective action Ink end • The ink has run out. • Replace with new ink. "When Ink End is Displayed"(P. 38) • If you use UISS, you may perform cleaning.

  • Page 126: Error Messages

    Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Message Cause Corrective action Cartridge abnormality • The ink usage amount • Replace with new ink. "Ink exceeded the preset Replacement Method"(P. 38) value. • Check to confirm the nozzle is not clogged. Error messages Error Message Cause...
  • Page 127 RIP software. parameters that do not allow printing. Driver version • Printing is not possible • Install the latest Mimaki driver because the Mimaki driver available from: version is old. https://mimaki.com/download/ inkjet.html USB INIT ERR •...
  • Page 128 Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Error Message Cause Corrective action number Check to confirm the take-up unit switch functions properly. "Take-up units"(P. 24) Detect winding failure • The take-up unit is unable • Check to confirm the media is to take up media. loaded correctly.
  • Page 129 Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Error Message Cause Corrective action number Turn off the power on the machine and turn it on after a while. "Turning Off the Power"(P. 31) Cartridge load • The ink IC chip could not Check to confirm that the ink cartridge was inserted correctly.

  • Page 130: System Halt

    Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems Error Message Cause Corrective action number Data Remain • Print (RIP) data was • Switch to REMOTE mode and start received. printing or clear the data and abort printing. No Head Select • A problem was detected •...
  • Page 131 Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter This chapter explains the specifications of this machine. Specifications ..........132 Drying fan unit ..........1 36 Relay Box ............135 LICENSE Library ..........1 37...

  • Page 132: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Specifications Item Details Print head Type Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Specifications Two staggered heads with 420 nozzles × 4 rows each Y: 360 dpi, 720 dpi, 1,200 dpi Resolution X: 600 dpi, 900 dpi, 1,200 dpi Ink set 4-color C, M, Y, K (UISS functions on all)
  • Page 133 Chapter 6 Appendix Item Details UV unit Image buffer SD-RAM: 1GB Interface Data transfer USB 2.0 Hi-speed, Ethernet 1000BASE-T function Email function Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Commands MRL-V Languages English, Japanese, Chinese Noise At standby Not more than 58 dB (FAST-A, 1 m on all sides) levels Continuous Not more than 65 dB...
  • Page 134 Chapter 6 Appendix Item Details 166kg (205kg) Weight *1. Setup menu margins set to the minimum (5 mm) on either side *2. External diameter and weight after winding media *3. Free of sagging due to weight *4. High-speed printing is possible only with 3-inch. *5.

  • Page 135: Relay Box

    2 specified as options. • The JV100-160 allows only one relay box (OPT-J0370 or OPT-J0407) to be connected. • To use the relay box, the following optional connection cables are required.

  • Page 136: Drying Fan Unit

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.3 Drying fan unit l Summary The drying fan unit switches the fan power on and off automatically in conjunction with the machine operations. • Automatically adjusts the air volume of the fan. • Drying fan unit is possible to connect the exhaust fan unit (OPT-J0353) sold separately. l Specifications Power supply specifications Installation environment...

  • Page 137: License Library

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.4 LICENSE Library Mimaki printer Firmware Copyright @2020 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. All rights reserved. This product contain open source software listed in the tables below. Component License StarterWare for ARM® based TI Sitara Processors BSD-TI The following license terms and conditions shall apply to the open source software listed in the table above: BSD-TI Copyright (C) 2010 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/...
  • Page 138 Chapter 6 Appendix...
  • Page 139 Index Index Numerical 600cc cartridge ............................... 79 600ml ink cartridge ............................ 38 AC inlet ................................ 21 Auto Cleaning .............................. 72 Auto Correct ........................... 70, 100, 124 Auto Maint.............................. 75 Auto Nozzle Recovery ............................  85 Auto Power-off.............................. 78 Auto Power-on.............................. 78 Auto Remote .............................. 81 Blowing fan ............................. 21, 113 Cancel ................................ 26 Cap .............................. 91, 94, 108 Cap absorber.............................. 109...
  • Page 140 Index Drop.PosCorrect........................... 28, 45, 61, 70 DRYING TIME .............................. 71 Drying/Exhaust FAN ............................ 78 [END/POWER] key.......................... 25, 26, 31 [ENTER] key.............................. 26 Error................................ 26 Error History .............................. 87 Event Mail.............................. 80, 83 FCC regulations ............................... 5 Feed Comp........................... 28, 45, 59, 70 Feed Speed .............................. 72 Feed unit ................................ 21 Feeding Before Cut ............................
  • Page 141 Index Inlet................................. 30 Installation guide ............................ 35, 36 Installation Space ............................ 14 [JOG] key ............................... 26 Judgment Condition ............................ 86 Key Buzzer .............................. 79 LAN cable ............................... 32 LAN port ................................. 21 LANGUAGE .............................. 79 List .................................. 87 Local guidance ............................... 29 LOCAL mode............................ 26, 27 Logical Seek .............................. 71 Machine setup menu ............................ 78 Main power supply switch ........................
  • Page 142 Index Network ................................ 80 NOT-READY mode ............................ 27 Nozzle check menu ............................ 85 Nozzle Recovery ............................ 75 Nozzle Wash ............................ 74, 97, 98 Operating panel ............................ 20, 26 OVER PRINT.............................. 71 Pinch rollers............................ 20, 23, 113 Platen ............................ 20, 22, 91, 102 Post-heater .............................. 20 Power cable.............................. 30 Power outlet .............................. 30 Power plug .............................. 30 Power supply switch ............................
  • Page 143 Index Space Feed Mode ............................ 79 Station ................................ 74 Status lamp .............................. 26 Switching hub .............................. 33 Symbols................................ 7 SYSTEM HALT .............................. 26 Take-up SW .............................. 78 Take-up Unit .............................. 78 Take-up units............................ 20, 24 Test printing.............................. 26, 56 Time Set ................................. 79 Top blower.............................. 79 Torque limiter .............................. 54 Usage ................................ 87 USB driver .............................. 34 USB interface cable............................
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