MIMAKI JV400LX Series Requests For Daily Care And Maintenance
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Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance
This machine is a precision machine equipped with extremely fine mechanisms. Especially, the nozzle surface of the
heads from which the ink is discharged is affected even by a slightest attachment of dust or paper powder and the
proper printing results could not be obtained. With a view to using this machine in a better condition, we would like to
recommend performing the following care and maintenance on daily basis.
Make sure to wear the attached
The ink, if mixed with water or alcohol, generates condensed substances. Pay attention not to deposit
water or alcohol to the nozzle surface, surrounding area of the heads, caps and wipers.
To secure the stability of the ink discharge, when the printer is not used (output) for an extended
period of time, it could become necessary to discharge periodically a small amount of ink (flushing),
depending on the kinds of the ink.
When not using for an extended period of time, execute the [CUSTODY WASH] function of this equip-
ment, ("When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUSTODY WASH)" Chapter 4 of Operation
Manual) and put off the power switch on the front, only. Leave the main power switch at the side of
the equipment on and keep the cable socket inserted into the plug.
Never disassemble this machine. It could cause electrical shock, fire and breakage.
Keep away the moisture from the inside of this machine. If the inside is moistened, it could cause elec-
trical shock, fire and breakage.
Perform the maintenance and care after switching off the power and taking off the power cable. Other-
wise, it could cause unexpected accidents.
Avoid using benzene, thinner, and chemicals containing abrasive compounds. The surface of the
cover could be degenerated or deformed.
Do not supply lubricant oil etc. to the inside this machine.
It could cause the breakdown of this machine.
1. Installation environment
Use this printer as much as possible in a dust-free environment. Fans and air-blowers could cause the dust-
spewing.
The using environment of this printer is from 20 to 30
humidity. Avoid the use of this printer at a temperature and humidity higher or lower than the indicated
ranges.
JV400LX Series
CAUTION
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- Page 1 JV400LX Series Requests for Daily Care and Maintenance This machine is a precision machine equipped with extremely fine mechanisms. Especially, the nozzle surface of the heads from which the ink is discharged is affected even by a slightest attachment of dust or paper powder and the proper printing results could not be obtained.
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Page 2: Daily Care And Maintenance
2. Daily care and maintenance Tools required for Maintenance Item Name Product No. Clean stick SPC-0527 Maintenance washing Liquid LX kit ML001-Z-K1 Wiper kit 400 SPA-0184 KIMWIPE S-200 SPA-0207 Surroundings of the heads ("Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) The heads and their surroundings are the parts most liable to be tainted in this machine and if tainted, it could cause adverse effects to the functions of the machine and the results of the printings. - Page 3 Capping station ("Cleaning the Wiper and Cap" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) The surrounding area of the cap is also liable to be stained by the dust and ink. It is recommended to clean the head frequently using the maintenance washing liquid LX suitable for the ink used to avoid the stains on the head.
- Page 4 Replacing method of C absorber kit ("Replacing method Dirty C absorber of C absorber kit" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) If ink adheres to the C absorber, it is required to replace the C absorber. Rough guide for replacement: Replace when the concavity and convexity of the surface of the absorber are filled with ink as indicated in the right photo.
- Page 5 Wiper ("Cleaning the Wiper and Cap" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) Ink, dust, or paper waste is pooled on the wiper. To keep stable printing quality, wash the wiper at the end of the day. Maintenance washing liquid LX kit (ML001-Z-K1) ®...
- Page 6 Procedure1 Move the carriage. • Move the carriage referring to “Cleaning the Wiper and Cap” Step 1, Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual. Open the right maintenance cover. Right maintenance cover Wiper Remove the wiper. • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends.
- Page 7 Put the wiper that you used for one day into a provided case or solvent-resistance- covered-container (glass, earthenware, etc.) and pour maintenance washing liquid LX. • Time to immerse the wiper shall be for 1 to 24 hours. If you leave the wiper immersed in maintenance washing liquid LX too long, ...
- Page 8 Clean the area around the wiper. • Dip the clean stick in the maintenance washing liquid LX, and wipe clean the wiper guide upper portions and the portions one level below. Wiper guide Wiper guide Wiper guide upper portions and portions one level below Further, in the cases as explained below, replace the wiper with the new one in accordance with "Replacing the wiper"...
- Page 9 Procedure2 Move the carriage. • Move the carriage referring to “Cleaning the Wiper and Cap” Step 1, Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual. Open the right maintenance cover. Right maintenance cover Wiper Remove the wiper. • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends.
- Page 10 If you leave the wiper immersed in maintenance washing liquid LX too long, the wiper may be deformed. Dispose the maintenance washing liquid LX for soaking the wiper if it gets dirty. (As a guide, replace it in a week). Regarding disposal of unused mainte- nance washing liquid LX, please ask Industrial waste disposer and pursuant to the regulations of your district.
- Page 11 Clean the area around the wiper. • Dip the clean stick in the maintenance washing liquid LX, and wipe the space below the wiper guide, and the space between the wiper slider and ink guard W. Wiper guide Wiper guide Ink guard W Space below the wiper guide Space between the wiper...
- Page 12 Media sensor ("Cleaning the Media Sensor" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) Two media sensors are provided: one above the platen on the rear surface of the equipment and another on the bottom surface of the head. If the dusts and ink accumulate on the sensor, it could cause false detection of the media or the register mark.
- Page 13 Platen (“Cleaning the Platen” Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual) Platen is a place where dusts, paper powder, and ink are liable to accumulate. It is therefore suggested to clean it frequently. Wipe out the platen surface and the platen cover with a soft blush or cloth. The grooves for media holder and for cutting the paper (cutter line) are the place where the dusts are especially liable to accumulate.
- Page 14 3. Storing of the media Store the media in the location where the dusts are not liable to accumulate and away from direct sunlight. Avoid storing the media in a place subjected to high temperature and high humidity, as the media abhors humidity, too. 4.
- Page 15 6. Recovery method of defective nozzle discharge When this printer has not been used for an extended period of time, or depending on the environmental tempera- ture, the discharge at the nozzles could become unstable. In such a case, the following methods may be taken to recover the status of the nozzles.
- Page 16 You can also download the latest manual from our website. 2014 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. D202281-22-28042014 FW : 2.7...
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