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MIMAKI TS100-1600 Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Confidential Service Documents MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D501543-16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction .................. 5 To Ensure Safe Use ...............  6 Symbols..................... 6 Notes on Handling Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine ...................... 7 Installation Precautions.............. 9 Installation Space ................ 10 Warning Labels................ 11 Chapter 1 Maintenance 1.1 Pre-maintenance Check Items .......... 14 1.2 Tools Required for Maintenance..........
  • Page 3 2.4 Ink Supply Related.............. 74 2.4.1 Print head ................ 75 2.4.2 Damper................... 79 2.4.3 Selective Route Pump ............ 82 2.4.4 Pump Motor ................ 84 2.4.5 Maintenance liquid cartridge valve ......... 85 2.4.6 Ink Cartridge Valve .............. 87 2.4.7 Bottle tank................ 89 2.4.8 Buffer Tank ................ 91 2.4.9 Filter.................. 93 2.5 Miscellaneous .................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 System Overview 5.1 Ink System ................ 162 5.1.1 About Print Head .............. 163 5.1.2 Ink Supply System Error............ 164 5.1.3 Ink Supply Valve System............ 165 5.1.4 Ink Level Monitoring System .......... 166 5.1.5 Initial Filling Sequence............ 168 5.2 Pump tube cleaning ..............  169 5.3 Test Printing................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This document is a service engineer's document and summarizes maintenance information for the TS100-1600 ("this machine" hereinafter). Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this document is strictly prohibited. © 2021 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. Related manuals Please refer to these manuals as necessary.

  • Page 6: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use To Ensure 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 7: Notes On Handling Ink Or Any Other Liquid Used With The Machine

    Thoroughly read them and make sure you understand the contents. • 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 the machine.
  • Page 8 Notes on Handling Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine • Printing is not possible when different types of ink IC chips are used. • If the ink bottle mounted on the machine is dented, it may still be used.

  • Page 9: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Installation Precautions • Do not install the machine in a place close to fire. • Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, containers containing cosmetics, chemicals or water, or small metal items on or close to the machine. If they enter the machine, there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.

  • Page 10: Installation Space

    Installation Precautions > Installation Space Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media: Item TS100-1600 At least 3,775 mm (2,775 mm) Width At least 2,700 mm (700 mm) Depth * 1,*2...

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    Warning Labels Warning Labels Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels. If any labels are dirty, illegible, or peeling, obtain customer approval and replace them with new ones. Carriage Maintenance space...
  • Page 12 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. M903330 Wear safety glasses and gloves while working. M903405 Beware of the cutter. M905811 Indicates dangerous moving parts. M907935 Indicates dangerous live parts.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Maintenance

    Chapter 1 Maintenance This chapter Preparation is required before maintenance. Pre-maintenance Check Items ......14 Periodic Check Items ........1 9 Checking the Machine Status and Cleaning Tools Required for Maintenance .....16 ..............2 0 Major Parameters ..........18 Cover Layout ............ 2 4...

  • Page 14: Pre-Maintenance Check Items

    Chapter 1 Maintenance > Pre-maintenance Check Items​ 1.1 Pre-maintenance Check Items • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Disregarding this precaution may result in electric shock. • Avoid touching the high-voltage parts of the power supply PCB. Disregarding this precaution may result in electric shock.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Maintenance > Pre-maintenance Check Items​ □2 Do not allow screws or other objects to fall inside the electrical box. □3 Push in the harnesses so that they are securely attached. □4 Avoid touching the FFC electrodes directly with your fingers. □5 When unlocking connectors, grip the lever gently.

  • Page 16: Tools Required For Maintenance

    Chapter 1 Maintenance > Tools Required for Maintenance​ 1.2 Tools Required for Maintenance Tool Item Remarks Phillips screwdriver No. 1 Phillips screwdriver No. 2 M3 to M5 M3 to M5 (L = 260 or greater) Flathead screwdriver Slot length 2.5 mm Hexagon wrench 1.5 mm M3, 2.0 mm M4, 2.5 mm M3, 3.0 mm M4, 4.0 mm M5, 5.0 mm M6, 6.0 mm M8, 4.0 mm M5 (short type)
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Maintenance > Tools Required for Maintenance​ Miscellaneous Item Remarks Magnifying glass x50 or x60 Tester Push-pull gauge: Gap gauge Tension gauge Scale Vacuum cleaner Pipe leakage checking jig OPT-J0094 Stainless steel wire MP-TM-173-C1-L4000 Maintenance head washing unit MP-M025022...

  • Page 18: Major Parameters

    Chapter 1 Maintenance > Major Parameters​ 1.3 Major Parameters System parameters Specified Overview Unit Input range display value 007 FLSposY Flushing Y position adjustment 0.1 mm -200 to 200 008 CapPosY Capping Y position adjustment 0.1 mm -200 to 200 009 WipPosY Wiping Y position adjustment 0.1 mm...

  • Page 19: Periodic Check Items

    Chapter 1 Maintenance > Periodic Check Items​ 1.4 Periodic Check Items Overview Describes the recommended periodic maintenance procedures. Checking the Machine Status Item Remarks Ref. □1 Uploading Parameters Save the machine parameters. Common Service □2 Updating the Firmware Update the machine firmware, if needed. Manual for All Models □3...

  • Page 20: Checking The Machine Status And Cleaning

    Chapter 1 Maintenance > Periodic Check Items>Checking the Machine Status and Cleaning Item Remarks Ref. □5 Parameter uploading Upload the parameters for adjustment and Common resetting. Service Manual for All Models □6 Print checking Perform test printing and online printing to confirm there are no problems.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Maintenance > Periodic Check Items>Checking the Machine Status and Cleaning • Explain the cleaning procedures to the user where necessary. Station 1. Check around the cap and wiper for ink coagulation and dust contamination. 2. Clean if dirty. •...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Maintenance > Periodic Check Items>Checking the Machine Status and Cleaning Clamp cam 1. Apply grease 16) to all Clamp cam. Cap slider pin 1. Apply grease 16) to the Cap slider pin moving parts. Wiper slider 1. Apply grease 16) to the Wiper slider moving parts.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Maintenance > Periodic Check Items>Checking the Machine Status and Cleaning Y Drive Belt 1. Apply grease 16) to the Y Drive Belt upper and lower end faces. • Use a clean stick to apply evenly. • Be careful to avoid leaving grease on the linear encoder scale and the LM guide. 2.

  • Page 24: Cover Layout

    Chapter 1 Maintenance > Cover Layout​ 1.5 Cover Layout Carriage Slider PCB cover Carriage cover Front Bottle cover R Bottle top cover Bottle front cover Front cover upper Front cover upper left Maintenance cover upper Front cover front Maintenance cover lower After cover Right side cover upper Right side cover lower...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Maintenance > Cover Layout​ Rear Top cover Y cover Bottle cover L Bottle back cover upper left Electrical box cover Rear cover Left side cover Bottle back cover lower left...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts This chapter This chapter describes the methods for replacing maintenance parts. PCB/Power Supply Related ......28 Drive Related............ 5 6 Main PCB ........... 33 X-Axis Motor/X Drive Belt ......5 7 Base IO PCB..........35 X pulley ............

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Replacement Of Maintenance Parts

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related​ 2.1 PCB/Power Supply Related PCB Schematic Diagram Carriage Electrical BOX Supply BOX keyboard Cable Name Estimated time for Ref. replacement ntity Main PCB 30 mins P. 33 Base IO PCB 15 mins P.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related​ Block Diagram PHD (16pin)
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related​...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related​ Fuse Connection Diagram Head Head SliderM pcb +HPOW +36V-f SWREG F4 2.0A +HPOW Q28:FET SWREG F3 3.15A F5 2.0A Cart IO pcb +IO5V CN21 Q22:FET F1 1.25A F2 2.0A CN16 CN12 Y-bear +36V...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related​ 4. Use a tester to measure the resistance between GND and the fuse after replacement. • If the resistance is in the range from 0 Ω to several ohms, there is likely to be a short circuit ahead of the fuse.

  • Page 33: Main Pcb

    Reference: Common Service Manual for All Models (D501347) • Print the parameters if they cannot be uploaded. After replacing the PCB, register the parameters manually. • The firmware version 3.0 and later supports TS100-1600. Procedure 1. Upload the parameters. • Reference: Common Service Manual for All Models (D501347) 2.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Main PCB 11. Turn on the main power supply, then hold down the keys to start up and initialize. • Set the System parameter "INITIAL" to 1 (initialization). • Press [END/POWER] > [ENTER] to initialize. Turn off the main power supply once initialization is complete.

  • Page 35: Base Io Pcb

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Base IO PCB > 2.1.2 Base IO PCB Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Electrical box cover 3. Disconnect all connectors on the PCB. 4.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Base IO PCB Purposes AC/DC Remarks CN14 Spare CN15 Washing liquid cartridge valve CN16 For AC PCB CN18 For ink IC PCB connection CN19 Spare CN20 Take-up unit control CN21 Spare CN22 Power supply input (36 V) CN23...

  • Page 37: Slider M Pcb

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Slider M PCB > 2.1.3 Slider M PCB Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Front cover front (2) Front cover upper (3) Top cover (4) Right side cover upper 3.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Slider M PCB 8. Remove the Slider M PCB. 9. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. Connector list Intended use AC/DC Remarks HEAD I/F HEAD I/F CN10 For debugging CN11 Slider IF connection (connection with main PCB) CN12...

  • Page 39: 150Lpi Encoder Pcb

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>150LPI Encoder PCB > 2.1.4 150LPI Encoder PCB Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Front cover front (2) Front cover upper (3) Carriage cover 3.

  • Page 40: Color Lcd Pcb (With Lcd)

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Color LCD PCB (With LCD) > 2.1.5 Color LCD PCB (With LCD) Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Right side cover upper (2) Front cover front (3) Front cover upper (4) Operation panel cover...

  • Page 41: Cart Io Pcb

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>CART IO PCB > 2.1.6 CART IO PCB Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Bottle front cover 3. Disconnect all connectors on the PCB. 4.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>CART IO PCB Intended use AC/DC Remarks Bottle fluid level detection sensor Ink 3 Bottle fluid level detection sensor Ink 4 CN10 Bottle fluid level detection sensor Ink 5 CN11 Bottle fluid level detection sensor Ink 6 CN12 Bottle fluid level detection sensor...

  • Page 43: Id Contact Pcb

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>ID contact PCB > 2.1.7 ID contact PCB Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Electrical box cover 3. Disconnect all connectors on the PCB. 4.

  • Page 44: Power Supply (15 W, 5 V)

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Power supply (15 W, 5 V) > 2.1.8 Power supply (15 W, 5 V) Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Electrical box cover 3.

  • Page 45: Power Supply (240 W, 36 V)

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > PCB/Power Supply Related>Power supply (240 W, 36 > 2.1.9 Power supply (240 W, 36 V) Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Electrical box cover 3.

  • Page 46: Sensor Related

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related​ 2.2 Sensor Related Front (right) Y origin sensor KI3781-AALF Clamp sensor Cover switch KI3781-AALF D3M-01K1-3 Suction pump switching sensor KI3781-AALF Wiper origin sensor KI3781-AALF Take-up Sensor Front (left) Cover switch D3M-01K1-3 Rear PAPER SENSOR...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related​ Carriage Carriage Height Sensor 150LPI Linear Encoder PCB Media width detection sensor (Mark sensor PCB) Jam sensor DAS (Photo sensor PCB) List Name Estimated Quantity Ref. work time 15 mins P. 48 Paper Sensor 15 mins P.

  • Page 48: Ncu

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>NCU > 2.2.1 NCU Procedure 1. Select [Maintenance] > [Station Maint.] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key. 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>NCU 7. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. (1) Position the up against the adjuster screw. (2) Tighten the screw to secure the NCU. Abutment position Adjuster screw 8. Perform the following: (1) [#Adjust] >...

  • Page 50: Paper Sensor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>Paper Sensor > 2.2.2 Paper Sensor Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Rear cover 3. Detach the Paper Sensor from the paper sensor BKT.

  • Page 51: Take-Up Sensor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>Take-up Sensor > 2.2.3 Take-up Sensor Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Detach the take-up unit cable from the machine. 3. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Take-up cover 4.

  • Page 52: Carriage Height Sensor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>Carriage Height Sensor > 2.2.4 Carriage Height Sensor Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Front cover front (2) Front cover upper (3) Carriage cover 3.

  • Page 53: Media Width Detection Sensor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>Media width detection sensor > 2.2.5 Media width detection sensor Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Front cover front (2) Carriage cover 3.

  • Page 54: Das

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>DAS > 2.2.6 DAS Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Front cover front (2) Carriage cover 3. Remove the head lock screw on the left. Remove Do not remove.

  • Page 55: Fluid Level Detection Sensor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Sensor Related>Fluid level detection sensor > 2.2.7 Fluid level detection sensor [Front Side] [Rear Side] Procedure 1. Drain the ink. • Reference: "3.2.5 Discharge and Washing"(P. 138) 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.

  • Page 56: Drive Related

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related​ 2.3 Drive Related List Name Estimated work time Ref. ntity 1 X-axis motor 20 mins P. 57 2 X drive belt 20 mins P. 57 X pulley 15 mins P. 59 Y-drive motor 20 mins P.

  • Page 57: X-Axis Motor/X Drive Belt

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>X-Axis Motor/X Drive Belt > 2.3.1 X-Axis Motor/X Drive Belt X-axis motor X drive belt Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Left side cover 3.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>X-Axis Motor/X Drive Belt 6. Detach the XM bracket from the X-axis motor (Screws ×3), then detach the X drive belt. 7. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • When reattaching the screws loosened in step 4, retighten in the order a > b. 8.

  • Page 59: Pulley

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>X pulley > 2.3.2 X pulley Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Left side cover 3. Loosen the four coupling screws on the X pulley side.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>X pulley 6. Replace with a new pulley, and temporarily tighten the screws. 7. Push onto the grit rollers and tighten the four screws. Check to confirm there is no gap. 8. Fully tighten the pulley.

  • Page 61: Y-Drive Motor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y-drive motor > 2.3.3 Y-drive motor • [Other required tools] (1) Push-pull gauge Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Top cover (2) Right side cover upper 3.
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y-drive motor 6. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • Do the following to attach the belt: (1) Attach the belt so that it is level between the pulleys. Level between pulleys Belt toward top but level Belt toward bottom...

  • Page 63: Y Drive Belt

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Drive Belt > 2.3.4 Y Drive Belt • [Other required tools] (1) Grease Procedure 1. Select [Maintenance] > [Station Maint.] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Drive Belt 6. Detach the belt retainer on either the left or right side of the Y Drive Belt and separate from the belt. Belt holder Belt retainer 7. Join the end of the old Y Drive Belt to the end of the new Y Drive Belt...
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Drive Belt 12. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • Do the following to attach the belt: (1) Attach the belt so that it is level between the pulleys. Level between pulleys Belt toward top but level No good...

  • Page 66: Y Drive Pulley/Timing Belt

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Drive Pulley/Timing Belt > 2.3.5 Y Drive Pulley/Timing Belt Timing belt Y drive pulley • [Other required tools] (1) Push-pull gauge (2) Grease Procedure 1. Select [Maintenance] > [Station Maint.] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Drive Pulley/Timing Belt 6. Detach the belt retainer on either the left or right side of the Y Drive Belt and separate from the belt. Belt holder Belt retainer 7. Remove the screw on the Y drive pulley. •...
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Drive Pulley/Timing Belt 12. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • Adjust the two Y-SP plate screws so that the gap shown in the diagram below is between 3 mm and 5 mm.

  • Page 69: Y Driven Pulley

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Driven Pulley > 2.3.6 Y Driven Pulley Procedure 1. Select [Maintenance] > [Station Maint.] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key. 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.
  • Page 70 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Driven Pulley 6. Detach the belt retainer on either the left or right side of the Y Drive Belt and separate from the belt. Belt holder Belt retainer 7. Remove the Y Drive Belt.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Y Driven Pulley 9. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • Attach so that the E-rings are on the outside of the Y-T pulley BKT. E-ring E-ring • Adjust the two Y-SP plate screws so that the gap shown in the diagram below is between 3 mm and 5 mm.

  • Page 72: Linear Encoder Scale

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Linear encoder scale > 2.3.7 Linear encoder scale • Be careful to avoid bending, scratching, or leaving fingerprints or oil on the Linear encoder scale Clean off any dirt with a soft cloth soaked in water-diluted detergent and wrung firmly. •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Drive Related>Linear encoder scale 6. Remove the scale holder. (Screw ×1) Scale holder Scale holder L Spring Linear encoder scale 7. Prepare a new Linear encoder scale. (1) Put the long hole of the Linear encoder scale downward and peel off the left end of the protective film.

  • Page 74: Ink Supply Related

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related​ 2.4 Ink Supply Related List Name Estimated work time Ref. ntity Print head 30 mins P. 75 Damper 20 mins P. 79 Selective Route Pump 15 mins P. 82 Pump Motor 20 mins P.

  • Page 75: Print Head

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Print head > 2.4.1 Print head Head replacement procedure Remove the covers. Drain the ink from inside the damper and head. Replace the head. Clean the head. Refill with ink. Adjust. •...
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Print head 4. Detach the C cover stay. • Be careful to avoid damaging the cable. 5. Turn on the main power supply and press the [END/POWER] key. 6. Drain the ink. •...
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Print head 12. Remove the following screws: Remove Remove Avoid touching ! Remove Avoid touching ! Remove 13. Remove the Head. • Lift while rotating around the locating pin in the direction indicated by the arrow. [ Top view ] Locating pin Compression...
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Print head 20. Attach the Damper removed at the beginning. (1) Push in the Damper until it engages with the claws. • Be careful to avoid catching the Head cable. (2) Push in the double damper FIT until it engages with the claws. •...

  • Page 79: Damper

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Damper > 2.4.2 Damper Damper replacement procedure Remove the covers. Drain the ink from inside the damper and head. Replace the damper. Refill with ink. • [Other required tools] (1) Maintenance liquid Procedure 1.
  • Page 80 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Damper 9. Detach the double damper FIT on the top of the Damper. • Be careful to avoid bending the ink tubes. 10. Remove the Damper. • Be careful to avoid contaminating the surrounding area with ink. •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Damper 12. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. (1) Push in the Damper until it engages with the claws. • Be careful to avoid catching the Head cable. (2) Push in the double damper FIT until it engages with the claws.

  • Page 82: Selective Route Pump

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Selective Route Pump > 2.4.3 Selective Route Pump Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Right side cover lower 3.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Selective Route Pump 6. Remove the Selective Route Pump. 7. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • If the fitting is removed from the tube, cut approximately 5 mm off the end of the tube before reinserting.

  • Page 84: Pump Motor

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Pump Motor > 2.4.4 Pump Motor Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Right side cover lower 3. Remove the Selective Route Pump.

  • Page 85: Maintenance Liquid Cartridge Valve

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Maintenance liquid cartridge valve > 2.4.5 Maintenance liquid cartridge valve Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Pull out the maintenance liquid cartridge. 3. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Top cover (2) Right side cover upper...
  • Page 86 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Maintenance liquid cartridge valve 7. Remove the snap pin A, then remove the ink cartridge solenoid. 8. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • If the fitting is removed from the tube, cut approximately 5 mm off the end of the tube before reinserting.

  • Page 87: Ink Cartridge Valve

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Ink Cartridge Valve > 2.4.6 Ink Cartridge Valve Procedure 1. Drain the ink. • Reference: "3.2.5 Discharge and Washing"(P. 138) 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.
  • Page 88 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Ink Cartridge Valve 8. Remove the snap pin A, then remove the ink cartridge solenoid. 9. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • If the fitting is removed from the tube, cut approximately 5 mm off the end of the tube before reinserting.

  • Page 89: Bottle Tank

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Bottle tank > 2.4.7 Bottle tank [Front Side] [Rear Side] Procedure 1. Drain the ink. • Reference: "3.2.5 Discharge and Washing"(P. 138) 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.
  • Page 90 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Bottle tank 7. Detach the Buffer Tank and the tank shade sheet. Tank shade sheet Buffer Tank 8. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • Be sure to connect the ink tube correctly. •...

  • Page 91: Buffer Tank

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Buffer Tank > 2.4.8 Buffer Tank [Front Side] [Rear Side] Procedure 1. Drain the ink. • Reference: "3.2.5 Discharge and Washing"(P. 138) 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.
  • Page 92 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Buffer Tank 9. Dispose of the ink in the waste ink tank and reset the waste ink tank counter. 10. Perform the following: (1) [#Adjust] > [Fill Up Ink] (2) Test print. •...

  • Page 93: Filter

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Filter > 2.4.9 Filter Procedure 1. Drain the ink. • Reference: "3.2.5 Discharge and Washing"(P. 138) 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3. Remove the Ink bottle. 4.
  • Page 94 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Ink Supply Related>Filter • Make sure the filter is installed in the correct direction. Bottom Fitting with the seal rubber attached • Apply maintenance liquid to the seal rubber. If maintenance liquid is not applied, friction between the fitting and the seal rubber may cause the seal rubber to become deformed, resulting in ink leakage.

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous​ 2.5 Miscellaneous Name Estimated work time Ref. ntity Clamp 15 mins P. 96 Vacuum Fan 20 mins P. 98 Blowing (Ceiling) Fan 10 mins 4 to P. 99 NCU Ink Pad 10 mins P.

  • Page 96: Clamp

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>Clamp > 2.5.1 Clamp Clamp Replacement pinch roller SPA-0275 • [Other required tools] (1) Grease Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the Clamp. • Unclip the claw and slide to the side.
  • Page 97 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>Clamp 3. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. (1) Hook the two claws. (2) Hook the claw while pushing down. Step1 Step2 Step2 (3) Slide to the side and hook the claw. •...

  • Page 98: Vacuum Fan

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>Vacuum Fan > 2.5.2 Vacuum Fan Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Rear cover 3. Disconnect all connectors connected. • Use a ratchet screwdriver or stubby screwdriver to remove the screws and disconnect the connectors.

  • Page 99: Blowing (Ceiling) Fan

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>Blowing (Ceiling) Fan > 2.5.3 Blowing (Ceiling) Fan Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Push the lower claws upward and detach the ceiling drying fan together with its cover. Connector 3.

  • Page 100: Ncu Ink Pad

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>NCU Ink Pad > 2.5.4 NCU Ink Pad Procedure 1. Select [Maintenance] > [Station Maint.] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key. 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.

  • Page 101: Wiper Unit

    Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>Wiper unit > 2.5.5 Wiper unit Procedure 1. Select [Maintenance] > [Station Maint.] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key. 2. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 3.
  • Page 102 Chapter 2 Replacement of Maintenance Parts > Miscellaneous>Wiper unit 7. Remove the Wiper unit. (Screws ×2) 8. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly. • Check the position of the wiper cleaner BKT. If the position is different from the illustration below, reattach it to the correct position.

  • Page 103: Chapter 3 Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment This chapter This chapter describes the methods for mechanical and operational adjustment. Mechanical Adjustment .........104 Adjust Menu ........... 1 24 Carriage Adjustment ........ 106 Drop.PosCorrect ........1 27 Station Height Adjustment......110 Head Adjustment ........1 30 Cutter Unit Position Adjustment ....

  • Page 104: Mechanical Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment​ 3.1 Mechanical Adjustment Item Purpose Overview Ref. Carriage Adjustment • If inserting thickness • Check for the carriage vertical-tilt P. 106 gauge confirms the (slant) and sideways slant. If a slant carriage is tilted is detected, adjust so that the gap between the head guard plate and •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment​ Item Purpose Overview Ref. • If the centers of the left the spindle is found misaligned, and right spindle units of adjust so that the centers are the roll holder brought aligned. together are confirmed to be offset Adjusting the Path of •...

  • Page 106: Carriage Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Carriage Adjustment > 3.1.1 Carriage Adjustment Overview Check for the carriage vertical-tilt (slant) and sideways slant. If a slant is detected, adjust so that the gap between the head guard plate and platen falls within the specified range. •...
  • Page 107 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Carriage Adjustment 8. Loosen the two retaining screws on the lower left and right sides of the carriage. 9. Insert thickness gauges between the head guard plate and the platen. • Specified value: 2.75 ±0.05 mm 10.
  • Page 108 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Carriage Adjustment 6. Set the head height adjustment lever to the "LOW" position. 7. Move the carriage slowly. • Move the side panel on the right-hand side of the carriage to the slit line on the platen. Carriage side panel Platen Slit line...
  • Page 109 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Carriage Adjustment 11. After adjusting, tighten the two adjustment lever screws. 12. Tighten the two head lock screws. 13. Check to confirm that it is within the specified value. • Make adjustments repeatedly until the gaps are within the specified range at the left and right measuring locations on the underside of the carriage.

  • Page 110: Station Height Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Station Height Adjustment > 3.1.2 Station Height Adjustment Overview Check to confirm that the station height is within the specified value. If it is not within the specified value, rotate the height adjustment screw to adjust the gap between the head base (carriage underside) and the cap cover to the specified value.
  • Page 111 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Station Height Adjustment 9. Loosen the four height adjustment screw lock nuts. Height adjustment screw Lock nut [Front view] [Top view] 10. Move the carriage slowly and cap in the head. 11. Rotate the height adjustment screw to adjust the gap between the head base (carriage underside) and the cap cover to the specified value.

  • Page 112: Cutter Unit Position Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Cutter Unit Position Adjustment > 3.1.3 Cutter Unit Position Adjustment Overview Push down on the cutter blade at the left edge, center, and right edge of the platen to check. If the cutter does not align with the cutter groove, adjust the position of the cutter blade so that it aligns with the platen cutter groove.
  • Page 113 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Cutter Unit Position Adjustment • Adjust so that the cutter blade is positioned in front with respect to the center of the platen cutter groove. The cutter blade may not align with the groove due to the type of media used, assembly errors or component inaccuracy.

  • Page 114: Jam Sensor Unit Height Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Jam Sensor Unit Height Adjustment > 3.1.4 Jam Sensor Unit Height Adjustment Overview Check to confirm that the jam sensor unit height is within the specified value. If it is not within the specified value, adjust so that the gap between the jam sensor unit detecting plate and platen falls within the specified range.
  • Page 115 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Jam Sensor Unit Height Adjustment 10. Adjust so that the gap between the jam sensor unit detecting plate and platen falls within the specified range. • Specified value: 2.65 ±0.05 mm [Front view] Platen 11. After adjusting, tighten the jam sensor unit retaining screws. 12.

  • Page 116: Wiper Height Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Wiper Height Adjustment > 3.1.5 Wiper Height Adjustment Overview Check to confirm that the wiper height is within the specified value. If it is not within the specified value, move the wiper backward or forward by hand and rotate the adjuster screw to adjust the overlap between the wiper and the nozzle surface to the specified value.
  • Page 117 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Wiper Height Adjustment 8. Loosen the retaining screws. 9. Loosen the two height adjustment screw lock nuts. Height adjustment screw Lock nut 10. Move the wiper backward or forward by hand and rotate the adjuster screw to adjust the overlap between the wiper and the nozzle surface to the specified value.
  • Page 118 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Wiper Height Adjustment 12. Tighten the two height adjustment screw lock nuts. 13. Follow the procedure in the reverse order for assembly.

  • Page 119: Encoder Sensor Height Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Encoder Sensor Height Adjustment > 3.1.6 Encoder Sensor Height Adjustment Overview Check the encoder sensor height. Procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable. 2. Remove the following covers.(1.5) (1) Front cover front (2) Front cover upper (3) Carriage cover 3.
  • Page 120 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Encoder Sensor Height Adjustment 6. Check the following points while moving the carriage slowly over the platen from the right edge to the left edge: (1) The encoder sensor and linear encoder scale are not in contact. No good (2) The encoder sensor rests on the linear encoder scale.

  • Page 121: Centering Adjustment Of The Feeding And Take-Up Units

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Centering Adjustment of the Feeding and Take-up Units > 3.1.7 Centering Adjustment of the Feeding and Take-up Units Overview Check to confirm that the left and right spindle centers of the feeding unit and take-up unit are aligned. If the spindle is found misaligned, adjust so that the centers are aligned.

  • Page 122: Adjusting The Path Of The Feeding And Take-Up Units

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Adjusting the Path of the Feeding and Take-up Units > 3.1.8 Adjusting the Path of the Feeding and Take-up Units Overview Check the path length of the feeding unit and take-up unit. • If the path length is different on both sides, this may cause image quality problems or transport errors.
  • Page 123 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Mechanical Adjustment>Adjusting the Path of the Feeding and Take-up Units 7. Wind tapes on two wires and mark them. Feeding unit Take-up unit Mark! Tape Tape Mark! 8. Remove the wire. 9. Similarly set the wire on the left end, and check to confirm that the marked position on the tape is the same as the right end.

  • Page 124: Adjust Menu

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu​ 3.2 Adjust Menu Item Purpose Overview Ref. Drop.PosCorrect • If the "Print head"(P. 75) • [SiDir] and [ReDir] adjustments: Check P. 127 replaced to confirm that the adjustment nozzle row overlaps the reference nozzle row. •...
  • Page 125 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu​ Item Purpose Overview Ref. Wiper • If cleaning is unsuccessful • Adjust the wiper position in the X and Y P. 136 Adjustment directions. Discharge and • To discharge ink or • --- P. 138 Washing maintenance liquid inside the ink route...
  • Page 126 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu​ Item Purpose Overview Ref. • Reset: Manually reset the ink IC registration information as it is not automatically reset. – Use a new ink IC chip for re- registration. – Be sure to rewrite the ink IC registration information before resetting!

  • Page 127: Drop.poscorrect

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Drop.PosCorrect > 3.2.1 Drop.PosCorrect Overview Check the printed built-in pattern with a magnifying glass. Adjust the landing positions for [SiDir], [ReDir], and [BiDir]. • Make [SiDir], [ReDir], and [BiDir] adjustments for each resolution. The "automatic correction" function is disabled unless the adjustments are made.
  • Page 128 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Drop.PosCorrect • Reference nozzle row marks: Added in the firmware version 4.4 and later. 7. If adjustment is required, enter the correction value, then press the [ENTER] key. 8. Check the built-in pattern once again. •...
  • Page 129 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Drop.PosCorrect Reference setting flow Perform dot position correction * Make [SiDir] and [ReDir] adjustments for "720Hi" Execute [Reference Setting] Perform dot position correction * Make [BiDir] adjustments for "720Hi" Perform dot position correction * Make [SiDir], [ReDir], and [BiDir] adjustments for other than "720Hi" Procedure 1.

  • Page 130: Head Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Head Adjustment > 3.2.2 Head Adjustment Overview Check the printed built-in pattern with a magnifying glass. Adjust the head slant and stagger. • Insufficient head adjustment will affect other adjustments. • Set the head height to the "LOW" position before checking and adjusting. •...
  • Page 131 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Head Adjustment 3. Select [#Adjust] > [Head Adjustment] > [Slant Adjust], then press the [ENTER] key. 4. Press the [ENTER] key to print the built-in pattern. • Use the [FUNC] key to change nozzle rows. [FUNC3]: B row, D row •...
  • Page 132 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Head Adjustment Stagger adjustment Check to confirm that the overlap between the heads is within the specified value. Adjust it if not within the specified range. • Check the Slant Adjust before adjusting the Stagger adjustment.
  • Page 133 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Head Adjustment 6. Perform the following if adjustment is required. (1) Press the key to move the head over the platen. (2) Loosen the retaining screws of the Head to be adjusted. Loosen Loosen (3) Rotate the adjustment lever to adjust. •...

  • Page 134: Capping

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Capping > 3.2.3 Capping Overview Adjust the capping position, air suction position, and flushing position. Capping position adjustment Prevents the print head nozzle surface from drying and aspirates ink. • If the position is offset, air will enter via the gap, preventing ink take-up. This may cause problems such as nozzle clogging and improper cleaning.
  • Page 135 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Capping 4. Adjust the position as shown below and press the [ENTER] key. • Adjust the gap between the highest point on the cap (at rear) and the nozzle surface to 2.0 mm. • : Shifts the station in the Y-axis [Side View] Front Rear...

  • Page 136: Wiper Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Wiper Adjustment > 3.2.4 Wiper Adjustment Overview Adjust the wiper position in the X and Y directions. To adjust the wiper height, perform the following: Reference: "3.1.5 Wiper Height Adjustment"(P. 116) • If the position is offset, the wiper will be unable to wipe off ink from the nozzle surfaces. This may cause problems such as nozzle clogging and improper cleaning.
  • Page 137 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Wiper Adjustment 6. Clean and then confirm that the wiper is as shown below. • Check while the carriage is on the return travel. No good Head base Head base Head base Head Head Head Touching the Touching the head Not touching the...

  • Page 138: Discharge And Washing

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Discharge and Washing > 3.2.5 Discharge and Washing Overview Discharge and fill the ink and maintenance liquid inside the ink routes. This involves the following main processes: Item Overview Filling • Feed ink or maintenance liquid to fill the ink routes. •...

  • Page 139: Feed Comp 2

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Feed Comp 2 > 3.2.6 Feed Comp 2 Overview Adjust the media feed amount. Procedure 1. Position the media. 2. Select [#Adjust] > [Feed Comp 2], then press the [ENTER] key. 3. Press the [ENTER] key to print the built-in pattern. •...

  • Page 140: Edge Adjust

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Edge Adjust > 3.2.7 Edge Adjust Overview Adjust so that the left- and right-hand margin widths on the media match the specified value (15 mm). • Errors of approximately ±0.5 mm may occur due to variations with the pinch roller. Procedure 1.

  • Page 141: Pointer Offset

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Pointer Offset > 3.2.8 Pointer Offset Overview Adjust the origin of the LED pointer. Procedure 1. Select [#Adjust] > [Pointer Offset], then press the [ENTER] key. 2. Press the [ENTER] key to print the built-in pattern. •...

  • Page 142: Ncu

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>NCU > 3.2.9 NCU Overview Adjust the NCU (nozzle clogging detection unit) slant and ink ejection positions and reset the NCUpad count. • Perform a test print before adjusting to confirm whether the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, perform head cleaning to clear the nozzle clogging.
  • Page 143 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>NCU • Units: 0.1 mm (-7 = -0.7 mm) • The NCU mounting offset with respect to the mechanical design value is displayed. • Perform flushing for the A row of the Head 1 to detect the most sensitive sensor position. "ERR"...

  • Page 144: Replace Head

    Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Replace Head > 3.2.10 Replace Head Overview Discharge and fill the ink and maintenance liquid inside the dampers and heads. This involves the following main processes: Item Overview Ink discharge from Head • Drain the ink from inside the head and damper. Head unit flushing •...
  • Page 145 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Replace Head • [Other required tools] Damper (x2) • Refer to the maintenance parts list for part numbers. (2) Maintenance liquid (200 ml bottle) (--- MISSING LINK ---) (3) Maintenance head washing unit (--- MISSING LINK ---) Procedure 1.
  • Page 146 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Replace Head 6. Attach the assembled damper. (1) Push in the Damper until it engages with the claws. • Be careful to avoid catching the Head cable. 7. Apply maintenance liquid to the seal rubber (inside the double damper FIT) on the maintenance head washing unit.
  • Page 147 Chapter 3 Adjustment > Adjust Menu>Replace Head 11. Press the [ENTER] key to start evacuating. • Once complete, the system automatically proceeds to the next step. VACUUM Start [ENT] 12. Loosen the tube cock and press the [ENTER] key. Release Tubing clamp [ENT] 13.

  • Page 149: Chapter 4 Testing

    Chapter 4 Testing This chapter This chapter describes test methods using operations. Test Menu .............150 AGING ............1 55 Check Pattern .......... 153 Check Encoder .......... 1 57 Sensor............154 NCU ............1 59...

  • Page 150: Test Menu

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu​ 4.1 Test Menu Item Purpose Overview Ref. Check Pattern • --- • Prints nine different check patterns. P. 153 Sensor • If a sensor abnormality is • This is used to check the status of P.

  • Page 151: Aging

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu​ Item Purpose Overview Ref. • HEAD2: Head heater 2 CHECK INK IC • To check for Ink IC chip • Error: [IC=1 ERR=1] is displayed. contact defects, etc. CARTRIDGE • To check the cartridge valve •...
  • Page 152 Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu​ Item Purpose Overview Ref. • 3.3V (Internal circuit operation): 3.3 • 2.5V (Internal circuit operation): 2.5 • 1.8Vmem (Internal circuit operation): • 1.2V (Low-voltage circuit operation): • STVpow (Internal circuit operation): 48 • ST24V (Internal circuit operation): 24 •...

  • Page 153: Check Pattern

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>Check Pattern > 4.1.1 Check Pattern Overview This is used to print the following test patterns: 100% 6.25% Vertical line Horizontal line Diagonal line List Item Outline 1 Pattern selection • Check one of the above test patterns. 2 X resolution •...

  • Page 154: Sensor

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>Sensor > 4.1.2 Sensor Overview This is used to check the status of each sensor. Reference: "2.2 Sensor Related"(P. 46) List Item Status Display Ref. 1 COVER Cover sensor Open/Closed 2 Y ORIGIN Y origin sensor ON/OFF 3 Lever Clamp lever sensor...

  • Page 155: Aging

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>AGING > 4.1.3 AGING Overview This is used to check the continuous operation of the motors and units. • Spread scrap media around before checking [Y Ageing] or [XY Ageing]. Doing so may result in leaking ink.
  • Page 156 Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>AGING Procedure 1. Select [#Test] > [AGING] > [COM], then press the [ENTER] key. 2. Select the PCB you want to check and press the [ENTER] key. • The PCB communication test starts. 3. Check the results. #COM Select device ****...

  • Page 157: Check Encoder

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>Check Encoder > 4.1.4 Check Encoder Overview This is used to check the difference between the Y drive motor encoder value and the linear encoder scale coordinate value, and check the position of the encoder PCB. Y Jog Check the difference between the number of times the key is pressed (Y-drive motor encoder value)
  • Page 158 Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>Check Encoder • If the threshold is exceeded, the operation stops. The difference between the Y-drive motor encoder and the Linear encoder scale is displayed. #Y SCAN ERROR M/E DIF: 0.50% 4. If the operation stops, perform the following steps: (1) Check the Linear encoder scale 150LPI Encoder PCB...

  • Page 159: Ncu

    Chapter 4 Testing > Test Menu>NCU > 4.1.5 NCU Overview This is used to check the NCU (clogging detection unit) sensor sensitivity. • Perform a test print before testing to confirm that the nozzles are not clogged. Test with no nozzle clogging.

  • Page 161: Chapter 5 System Overview

    Chapter 5 System Overview This chapter This chapter describes the machine. Ink System.............162 Initial Filling Sequence ....... 1 68 About Print Head........163 Pump tube cleaning........1 69 Ink Supply System Error ......164 Test Printing ........... 1 70 Ink Supply Valve System ......165 Initial maintenance liquid Filling......

  • Page 162: Ink System

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System​ 5.1 Ink System Control outline Item Details Ink supply system • Supplied under pressure (water head supply system) • The damper is a pressure damper with self-sealing valve. Discharge pressure reduction causes the damper sealing valve to open, supplying the ink. The sealing valve closes once the damper ink chamber is full.

  • Page 163: About Print Head

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System>About Print Head > 5.1.1 About Print Head Overview • Ink is discharged from the ink chamber by oscillating piezoelectric elements in the heads. This vibration waveform uses a variable waveform allowing four gradation levels (L, M, S, None). •...

  • Page 164: Ink Supply System Error

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System>Ink Supply System Error > 5.1.2 Ink Supply System Error Overview Ink supply system errors are grouped as follows: Item Overview Error control • Checking errors is performed periodically. Certain operations may be restricted, depending on error status. Supply valve and LED •...

  • Page 165: Ink Supply Valve System

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System>Ink Supply Valve System > 5.1.3 Ink Supply Valve System Valve opening/closing timing Item Before operation After operation • FLUSHING Open CLOSE • CLEANING • INK FILL • Head cleaning • Printing • Capping Closed •...

  • Page 166: Ink Level Monitoring System

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System>Ink Level Monitoring System > 5.1.4 Ink Level Monitoring System Ink consumption calculation method Subtract ink consumption for the following operations from the remaining ink amount: Number of ink shots for printing and flushing •...
  • Page 167 Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System>Ink Level Monitoring System Timing 2 After cleaning, after filling 3 Immediately after the following events occur during printing, cleaning, and filling • Cover open • Clamp lever up • Media end 4 Immediately after the following errors occur during printing: •...

  • Page 168: Initial Filling Sequence

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Ink System>Initial Filling Sequence > 5.1.5 Initial Filling Sequence Item Overview 1 Fill with the • Fill the maintenance liquid route. maintenance liquid. 2 Select the ink type. • Select the ink type. 3 Select the ink set. •...

  • Page 169: Pump Tube Cleaning

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Pump tube cleaning​ 5.2 Pump tube cleaning Overview This function cleans ink from ink discharge routes. This prevents ink coagulation inside the tubes (from cap to waste ink tank). This regularly drips maintenance liquid to clean the ink discharge route. Do not turn off the main power supply.

  • Page 170: Test Printing

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Test Printing​ 5.3 Test Printing Overview At the same time as the test print, various information (for R&D checking) is printed. Firmware version Print date Model name Serial No. Service code Ink Type [IC information] [Service code] *Printed in maintenance mode *The details are not available.

  • Page 171: Initial Maintenance Liquid Filling

    Chapter 5 System Overview > Initial maintenance liquid Filling​ 5.4 Initial maintenance liquid Filling Overview Fill with maintenance liquid. • Failure to fill with maintenance liquid may result in clogged ink in the suction path or ineffective cleaning. • 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 the machine.
  • Page 172 Chapter 5 System Overview > Initial maintenance liquid Filling​ 5. Attach the accessory syringe. 6. Press the key to open the valve. valve close 7. Aspirate the maintenance liquid with a syringe. 8. When the maintenance liquid reaches the end of the fitting, press the key to close the valve.

  • Page 173: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter This chapter describes corrective actions for troubleshooting and messages on the display. Details of Errors and Malfunctions ....174 Error List............1 75...

  • Page 174: Details Of Errors And Malfunctions

    Replace or adjust components. Replace PCB. Problem persists. Factory repairs Problems involving TS100-1600 • Determined using functions and test function Problems involving RIP computer (host) • Problems involving broken connector cables or faulty contacts • Problems due to incorrect RIP data settings...

  • Page 175: Error List

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ 6.2 Error List Erro Message Cause Corrective action Initialize the parameters. PARAM ROM • Unable to access the FROM (PARAM ROM) on Replace the Main PCB. Main PCB. Replace the Power supply (240 W, 36 +35V RECVR •...
  • Page 176 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Check the cable connection for damage HDC FIFO OVER • A communication between the Main PCB (CN104/CN106) and abnormality was detected Slider M PCB (CN11). between the Main PCB and the Slider M PCB.
  • Page 177 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Main PCB V3R3 • An abnormality was detected in the Main PCB 3.3V power supply. Main PCB V05 • An abnormality was detected in the Main PCB 5V power supply. Check the output voltage of Power supply (240 Main PCB V36-1...
  • Page 178 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Replace the Main PCB. FLS NOT COMP • Flushing control will not Check the cable connection for damage between the Print head and the Slider M PCB. terminate. Replace the Slider M PCB.
  • Page 179 Cause Corrective action Print Mode Error • Print data was received with unsupported parameters. Install the latest Mimaki driver available from: Driver Version • Appears when print https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html (MAPS) control is done by the driver. • Printing is not possible because the Mimaki driver version is old.
  • Page 180 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Check to confirm the media is correctly Detect winding • The take-up sensor value positioned. failure does not change even when feed is executed for Check the D-sub terminal connection for the specified distance damage.
  • Page 181 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Replace the Y origin sensor. Replace the Main PCB. Check Media With • Media width detection Check to confirm the media is correctly positioned. (Check to confirm the media holder Sensor failed.
  • Page 182 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Replace the ink and ink IC chip. Ink End • The ink has been exhausted. Check Waste Ink • The waste ink tank Perform [MAINTENANCE] > [WasteInk Tank] to adjust or reset the counter. tank reached the stipulated level.
  • Page 183 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Replace NCU • The light source LED has No nozzle clogging in test print: dimmed to unusable Clean the left- and right-hand side inner walls levels due to deterioration, of the detection slit with a cleaning stick.
  • Page 184 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Replace the ink pad. Replace NCU Ink • The ink pad is full. NCU Sensor Lv Low • Deterioration, dirt, or No nozzle clogging in test print: damage to the light source Clean the left- and right-hand side inner walls LED has reduced of the...
  • Page 185 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Replace the Base IO PCB. Replace the Y-drive motor. FW/STP-MTR** • Firmware error Update the firmware. Check and clear the parameters. 00: Wiper Check the indicated step motor cable 01: Suction pump 1 connection for damage.
  • Page 186 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action Turn on the machine power. Check to confirm PCB BaseIO-F** • Base IO PCB fuse blown that the LED illuminates on the Base IO PCB. *Check LED illumination before an error F1 (LED17): No occurs.
  • Page 187 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting > Error List​ Erro Message Cause Corrective action If an error occurs while the LED is lit, replace F3 (LED11): Solenoid Slider M PCB. F4 (LED6): Odd head F5 (LED7): Even head Update the firmware. PCB WFIO-F* •...

  • Page 189: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter This chapter describes the machine specifications. Specifications ..........190...

  • Page 190: Specifications

    Chapter 7 Appendix > Specifications​ 7.1 Specifications Item Details Print head Type On-demand piezo head Specifications Two staggered heads with 420 nozzles × 4 rows each Resolution Y: 360 dpi, 720 dpi X: 600 dpi, 900 dpi, 1,200 dpi Ink set 4-color BL, M, Y, K Media...
  • Page 191 Chapter 7 Appendix > Specifications​ Item Details 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 During standby Not more than 58dB (FAST-A, 1 m on all sides) levels Continuous Not more than 65dB operation...
  • Page 192 Chapter 7 Appendix > Specifications​ Item Details 168 kg (215kg) 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. 3 inch only for high-speed printing *5.
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