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MIMAKI UCJV330 Print Manual

MIMAKI UCJV330 Print Manual

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This manual describes the effects that can be expressed when clear ink is used in UCJV 300, and how to set
and print them.
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  • Page 1: Note

    • With the exception of what is provided for in the warranty provisions of MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD., we do not assume any liability against the damages (including but not limited to the loss of profit, indirect damage, special damage or other monetary damages) arisen out of the use or failure to use of this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When using RasterLink6Plus: The version that is compatible with the printer you use. Mimaki Driver When using RasterLink7:Ver.5.4.2 or later RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1 or later RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.2 or later  UCJV330 Printer FW Ver.1.1 or later LUS-170 Mimaki Driver Ver.5.8.0 or later RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0 or later...

  • Page 3: Setting The Printer

    • UCJV300: Wait until the Local mode. • UCJV330: Wait until the Media Select mode. • If the power is already on, UJV300 set to the Local mode and UCJV330 set to the Media Select mode. Select the panel to press [MAPS] setting display, as follows: •...

  • Page 4: When The Image Quality Is Not Good

    • UCJV300: Wait until the Local mode. • UCJV330: Wait until the Media Select mode. • If the power is already on, UJV300 set to the Local mode and UCJV330 set to the Media Select mode. Select the panel to press [MAPS] setting display, as follows: •...

  • Page 5: Effect Of Clear Ink And Selection Of Printing Method

    Effect of clear ink and selection of printing method Clear ink’s effects The effects below can be obtained by using clear ink. Gloss feel effect - “Glossy Print” Matte feel effect - “Matte Print” These effects can be obtained via the “UV MODE” settings in RasterLink. Recommended settings for printing a clear ink To obtain a better effect of clear ink, print clear ink with the following conditions.

  • Page 6: Selection Of Clear Ink Printing Method

    Selection of clear ink printing method Select the method for printing clear ink. In RasterLink, clear ink can be printed in the following way. Printed over the whole of a Printed onto valid pixels of a color Printed as a special image for color image image clear ink use...

  • Page 7: Printing Methods

    Printing methods Data creation and printing procedures Data for clear ink is created in the following procedure and printed with RasterLink. "1. Determine and set the clear ink printing method" (P.8) Clear ink is to be printed to A special clear ink image is to be printed match a color image Create an image for clear ink (1 color only) with design software...

  • Page 8: Determine And Set The Clear Ink Printing Method

    1. Determine and set the clear ink printing method Suppose you have the following color image. You can print the clear ink in any of the three ways shown below. Print it over the whole of the color image -> Go to A.

  • Page 9: Printing The Clear Ink Over The Whole Of The Color Image

    A. Printing the clear ink over the whole of the color image To print the clear ink over the entire color image, create a plate based on the color image on P. 8. In the [Job List], select the job that will be the basis for the plate. Click the [Special plate] icon from the function icon.

  • Page 10: Printing The Clear Ink Onto The Valid Pixels Of The Color Image

    B. Printing the clear ink onto the valid pixels of the color image To print the clear ink on the effective pixel of the color, create the plate based on the color image of P. 8. In the [Job List], select the job that will be the basis for the plate. Click the [Special plate] icon from the function icon.

  • Page 11: Printing A Special Clear Ink Image

    C. Printing a special clear ink image To print an image designed for clear ink, create a special image, separate from the color image, and carry out mono color replacement with RasterLink. After that, composite the clear ink image with the color image. ...
  • Page 12  Setting mono color replacement In the [job list], select the clear ink job. Click the [Properties] icon from the function icon. Select [Mono Color] in the [Job Attri- bute] pull-down menu. Select the [Mono Color] tab and make the following settings. (1) [Source color]: [Black] (2) [Ink]: [Clear] (2 places) Click the [OK].
  • Page 13  Compositing the clear ink image with the color job In the [job list], select the color job and the clear ink job. Click the [Composition] icon from the function icon. Confirm that the order of jobs on the [Composition] tab is "Clear → Color" from the top, and click [Composite].

  • Page 14: Select The Clear Ink's Effect: Set The Uv Mode

    2. Select the clear ink’s effect: set the UV mode Depending on the setting of [UV mode], the effect of clear ink can be changed. Gloss feel effect - “Glossy Print” Go to -> a. Setting Glossy Print Matte feel effect - “Matte Print” Go to ->...

  • Page 15: Setting Glossy Print

    a. Setting Glossy Print In the [Job List], select the clear ink job. Click the [Properties] icon from the function icon. Click the [Setup] in the [Job Attribute]. Select the [UV Mode] tab and click [Glossy Print]. Click the [OK]. •...

  • Page 16: Setting Matte Print

    b. Setting Matte Print In the [Job List], select the clear ink job. Click the [Properties] icon from the function icon. Click the [Setup] in the [Job attribute]. Select the [UV Mode] tab and click [Matte Print]. Click the [OK]. •...

  • Page 17: Set Printing Conditions

    3. Set printing conditions To obtain better effects from the clear ink, set according to image quality and output speed. see below for recommended settings. "Recommended settings for printing a clear ink" (P.5) In the [Job List], select the applicable job. Click the [Quality] icon from the function icon.

  • Page 18: Print Job

    4. Print job In the [Job List], select the applicable job. Click the [Execution] icon from the function icon. Select [RIP and Print]. Click the [Start]. - 18 -...

  • Page 19: At Times Like This

    At times like this When printing with clear ink and white ink together Mechanism of printing using clear ink and white ink As follows, three layers consisting of clear ink, color image, and white ink can be printed. Print a color image on white ink. Furthermore, print clear ink on the color image.

  • Page 20: Setting Matte Print

    Setting Matte Print Use the [Special plate] function to create [Clear (Matte)] and [White] jobs from color images. Print white ink, color image, and clear (matte) at once. Select a job whose [Attribute] is [Clear (Matte)], [Color], or [White]. Click the [Composition] icon from the function icon.

  • Page 21: Setting Glossy Print

    Setting Glossy Print Use the [Special plate] function to create [Clear (Glossy)] and [White] jobs from color images. (1)Print white ink (2)Pull back media (3)2-layers color and clear (glossy) print • This printing process performs pull-back printing. Refer to " Notes on pull-back printing” (P.23) before setting up the printer.
  • Page 22 Click the [Quality] icon from the function icon. • Set the print condition. Click the [Execution] icon from the function icon. • The printing will be executed. • If [Special Color Over Print] in [Layer] is set to [Simultaneously] when printing a composite job that includes [Clear (Glossy)], a message will be displayed during printing.
  • Page 23  Notes on pull-back printing 1. Prevent image misalignment In pullback printing, the image may be misaligned between the first and second prints. Please note the fol- lowing points. For details, refer to the operation manual of this machine. 1.1 About the position and number of pinch rollers •Adjust the position according to the width of the media to be set while looking at the pinch roller guide mark on the machine.
  • Page 24 D203365-13-18102023 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.2018...

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