Loading Media; Adjusting Head Height - MIMAKI TxF150-75 Operation Manual

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Loading Media

The machine is designed to use roll media.
For details on compatible media, see P.6-2
[Specifications].
• When loading roll media, be careful not to drop it
on your feet or other body parts. Failure to
observe these instructions may result in injury.
• At least two people must work together to load
roll media. Working alone may result in back
injury from the weight of rolls.
• Adjust the head height before loading media.
Adjusting the head height after loading media
may result in jamming, reduced print quality, or
head damage.

Adjusting head height

Adjust the head height to suit media thickness.
Move the carriage over the platen.
1
• When the machine is on:
Execute [ST.MAINTENANCE - CARRIAGE OUT]
(maintenance function).
• When the machine is off:
Move the carriage manually.
Loosen the screws on the front.
2
• Loosen the screws, rotating each by one turn
using a flathead screwdriver.
Adjust the height adjustment lever to suit
3
the media.
• Referring to P.2-4 [Adjustment lever and range],
adjust the position of the lever.
• Ensure that the height adjustment lever is set to
the upper or lower position. Setting it to an
intermediate height will cause printing errors.
2-4
Fix the carriage.
4
• Tighten the screws securely so that they do not
• When you have set the height adjustment lever
Return the carriage to the station position.
5
Carriage
Adjustment lever and range
Range
L range
(recommended)
M range
H range
• Mist is more likely to be generated when the "M
Height adjustment lever
loosen.
to the L or H range, do not press the height
adjustment lever down or up when tightening
the screws.
Head height
2 mm The base of the head
(position set as
height can be raised by 1–
shipped)
2 mm.
Contact a Mimaki sales
2.5 mm
representative for details.
3 mm
range" or "H range" is used.
Remarks