Heater; Media Sensor - MIMAKI JV400-LX Series Operation Manual

Heater

Pre-heater/Print heater/Post-heater are equipped on the platen.
The Pre-heater is used for pre-heating of the media prior to printing to prevent rapid changes in temperature.
The Print-heater improves the image quality in printing.The Post-heater and drying-heater dries ink after
printing.
• While the heater is on, the platen is very hot.When the front cover is to be opened or media is to be
replaced, lower the heater temperatures and wait until the platen temperature drops;otherwise, you
can get burned.
• When the media is to be replaced with a thin one, lower the heater temperatures and wait until the
platen temperature drops adequately.Setting a thin sheet of media while the platen is hot may cause
the media to stick to the platen or cause wrinkling or curling of the media.

Media sensor

The media sensor detects the presence of the media and the media length.
This machine has a media sensors on the platen (in the rear).
• When setting a medium, be sure to cover the medium sensors located on the rear of the platen. The
media cannot be detected unless it is placed over the sensor.
Names of Parts and Functions
Post-heater
Drying-heater

Media sensor

Print heater Pre-heater
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