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Epson ML-16000-340 Operation Manual

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Operation Guide
Specifications
Name and Function of Each Part
Workflow before Beginning Work
Print Workflow
Workflow When Turning Off the Power
When Not Using the Printer
Troubleshooting
Original instructions
M00139008EN
Rev.I

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  • Page 1 Operation Guide Specifications Name and Function of Each Part Workflow before Beginning Work Print Workflow Workflow When Turning Off the Power When Not Using the Printer Troubleshooting Original instructions M00139008EN Rev.I...

  • Page 2: Manual Organization

    • Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. • Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third par- ties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance...

  • Page 3: Before Use

    Before Use This section explains, describes the symbols that are used both in this manual and on this machine. Be sure to read this manual and the separate "Safety Precaution" carefully before using this machine. Store this manual in a safe location where it can be easily referred to whenever you have a question. Meaning of Marks The following warning symbols are used in this manual and on this machine to indicate hazardous operations, to ensure that this machine is used safely and correctly in order to prevent injury to the user and other persons...

  • Page 4: User Permissions

    The same is true for the operators assigned to checks and maintenance, both routine or extraor- dinary and only if qualified by specific Epson training. Operators are required to understand and adhere to company safety rules, general accident pre- vention standards, and health and safety regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use..........................3 Meaning of Marks ................................3 Contents............................5 Specifications ....................9 Basic Specifications ........................9 ML-16000-180/ ML-32000-180 ............................9 ML-32000-240..................................10 ML-16000-340..................................11 Resolution/Number of Passes and Print Speed.............. 12 ML-16000-180..................................12 ML-32000-180..................................14 Printing Width........................16 Power............................17 ML-16000-180/ ML-32000-180 ............................17 ML-32000-240..................................19 ML-16000-340..................................21 Supported Ink........................23 Supported Ink (3L) ................................23...
  • Page 6 Removing the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller............50 Lowering the Towel Roller ....................51 Supplying Water to the Belt Cleaning Unit ..............53 Opening the Water Supply Valve..........................53 Prepare the Fabric........................ 54 Adjusting the Fabric Peeling Prevention Bar..............55 Checking Operating Parts ....................
  • Page 7 Printing ..........................104 Checking the Status of the Fabric ........................... 104 Checking the Towel Roller............................104 Checking the Print Path .............................. 104 Checking the Ink................................104 Configuring the Print Settings..........................104 Printing ..................................... 105 Checking the Cleaning Unit ............................105 Printing Ends...................................
  • Page 8 Manual flushing ................................137 Print Head Failure................................138...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications This section describes the specifications for the ML-32000-240 / ML-16000-340 / ML-32000-180 / ML-16000- 180. Basic Specifications ML-16000-180/ ML-32000-180 Specifications Item Notes ML-16000-180 ML-32000-180 Printhead Inkjet 8-color Compatible inks Reactive ink, dispersion ink, acid ink, Pigment ink, Ink penetration...
  • Page 10 Specifications ML-32000-240 Item Specifications Notes Printhead Inkjet 8-color Compatible inks Reactive ink, dispersion ink, acid ink, Pigment ink Printing resolution X: Scanning direction Min. 300 dpi to Max. 1200 dpi Y: Fabric feed direction 600 dpi, 1200 dpi Max. printing width 2400 mm {94.5 in} Color number 8-color...
  • Page 11 Specifications ML-16000-340 Item Specifications Notes Printhead Inkjet 8-color Compatible inks Reactive ink, dispersion ink, acid ink, Pigment ink Printing resolution X: Scanning direction Min. 300 dpi to Max. 1200 dpi Y: Fabric feed direction 600 dpi, 1200 dpi Max. printing width 3,400 mm {133.9 in}...

  • Page 12: Resolution/Number Of Passes And Print Speed

    Specifications Resolution/Number of Passes and Print Speed ML-16000-180 ∗ Prerequisites: Bidirectional printing, Print width of 1,500 mm Print speed differs depending on the images, firmware, PC operating status and print settings. Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes...
  • Page 13 Specifications Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes 1,200 2 passes 1,200 4 passes 1,200 6 passes 1,200 8+ passes 1,200 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes...
  • Page 14 Specifications ML-32000-180 ∗ Prerequisites: Bidirectional printing, Print width of 1,500 mm Print speed differs depending on the images, firmware, PC operating status and print settings. Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes...
  • Page 15 Specifications Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1,200 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes 1,200 2 passes 1,200 4 passes 1,200 6 passes 1,200 8+ passes...

  • Page 16: Printing Width

    340 to 1,800 mm {13.4 to 70.9 in} Scan direction (x) ML-16000-180 ML-32000-240 340 to 2.400 mm {13.4 to 94.5 in} ML-16000-340 340 to 3.400 mm {13.4 to 133.9 in} Margin specifications No margin Printing width settings input units 0.1 mm {0.0039 in}...

  • Page 17: Power

    Specifications Power ML-16000-180/ ML-32000-180 Item Specifications Notes Voltage 400 V ± 10 %, 3-phase + Neutral + Earth Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 % Rated apparent power 20.7 kVA Power consumption Printing Approx. 5.5 kW Power consumption Printing Approx. 12 kW (with hot roller option) Rated current 30 A...
  • Page 18 Specifications Item Specifications Notes Flow rate: Max. 100 Liter/hr {6,102 in Required for wastewater for belt cleaning. Connector: Users are requested to dispose of wastewater Wastewater User: Horse + Fitting according to local laws and regulations. Machine: PVC pipe nominal diameter 40A (Φ48 mm (O.D)) Flushing plate Waste ink is discharged from the flushing...
  • Page 19 Specifications ML-32000-240 Item Specifications Notes Voltage 400 V ± 10 %, 3-phase + Neutral + Earth Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 % Rated apparent power 31.1 kVA Power consumption Printing Approx. 7.0 kW Power consumption Printing Approx. 12 kW (with hot roller option) Rated current 45 A...
  • Page 20 Specifications Factory facilities Item Specifications Notes Electrical power Refer to "ML-32000-240" on page Pressure: Min. 0.6 MPa (6 bar) Required for raising/lowering the cleaning tank, ink pressure, etc. Required air flow capacity: 250 L/min Air consumption is the amount of air in an Connector: hour.
  • Page 21 Specifications ML-16000-340 Item Specifications Notes Voltage 400 V ± 10 %, 3-phase + Neutral + Earth Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 % Rated apparent power 34.6 kVA Power consumption Printing Approx. 8.0 kW Power consumption Printing Approx. 15 kW...
  • Page 22 Factory facilities Item Specifications Notes Electrical power Refer to "ML-16000-340" on page Pressure: Min. 0.6 MPa (6 bar) Required for raising/lowering the cleaning tank, ink pressure, etc. Required air flow capacity: 180 L/min Air consumption is the amount of air in an...

  • Page 23: Supported Ink

    Specifications Supported Ink The supported inks are subject to change without notice. Check with the distributor where the machine was purchased for the latest information. Supported Ink (3L) For 3L ink cartridge model. Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T661111 C13T66111A...
  • Page 24 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T662111 C13T66211A Cyan C13T662210 C13T66221A Magenta C13T662310 C13T66231A Yellow C13T662410 C13T66241A Grey C13T662710 C13T66271A Reactive C13T662810 C13T66281A Blue C13T662910 C13T66291A Orange C13T662A10 C13T662A1A Crimson C13T662B10 C13T662B1A Grey (GOTS) C13T662C10 GY-G C13T662C1A Black C13T663111...
  • Page 25 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T930111 C13T93011A Cyan C13T930211 C13T93021A Magenta C13T930311 C13T93031A Yellow C13T930411 C13T93041A Pigment Grey C13T930711 C13T93071A C13T930811 C13T93081A Green C13T930911 C13T93091A Orange C13T930A11 C13T930A1A Ink Penetration Liquid C13T661P10 (Acid ink, reactive ink) Others Ink Penetration Liquid C13T51MA10...

  • Page 26: Supported Ink (10L)

    Specifications Supported Ink (10L) For 10L ink cartridge model. Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T49Q110 C13T49Q11A Cyan C13T49Q210 Magenta C13T49Q310 Yellow C13T49Q410 Grey C13T49Q510 C13T49Q51A C13T49Q610 C13T49Q61A Acid Blue C13T49Q710 Cobalt C13T49Q810 C13T49Q81A Orange C13T49QA10 OR-F C13T49QA1A Rubine C13T49QB10...
  • Page 27 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T49R110 C13T49R11A Cyan C13T49R210 C13T49R21A Magenta C13T49R310 C13T49R31A Yellow C13T49R410 C13T49R41A Grey C13T49R510 C13T49R51A Reactive C13T49R610 C13T49R61A Blue C13T49R710 C13T49R71A Orange C13T49R810 C13T49R81A Crimson C13T49RB10 C13T49RB1A Grey (GOTS) C13T49RC10 GY-G C13T49RC1A Black C13T49S110...
  • Page 28 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T49U110 C13T49U11A Cyan C13T49U210 C13T49U21A Magenta C13T49U310 C13T49U31A Yellow C13T49U410 C13T49U41A Pigment Grey C13T49U510 C13T49U51A C13T49U610 C13T49U61A Green C13T49U710 C13T49U71A Orange C13T49U810 C13T49U81A Ink Penetration Liquid C13T49QG10 (Acid ink, reactive ink) Others Ink Penetration Liquid C13T49SA10...

  • Page 29: Ink Cartridges

    Specifications Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges (3L) For 3L ink cartridge model. Item Specifications Ink Type Refer to "Supported Ink (3L)" on page Width (W): 180 mm {7.1 in} External dimensions Length (D): 370 mm {14.6 in} Height (H): 70 mm {2.8 in} Weight Approx.

  • Page 30: Ink Cartridges (10L)

    Specifications Ink Cartridges (10L) For 10L ink cartridge model. Item Specifications Ink Type Refer to "Supported Ink (10L)" on page Width (W): mm {5.9 in} External Length (D): mm {9.2 in} dimensions Height (H): mm {16.2 in} Weight Approx. 11 kg {388 lb} Ink color Refer to "Supported Ink (10L)"...

  • Page 31: Consumables

    Specifications Consumables Item Specifications Wiper C13S210156 Wiper unit replacement part C13S210157 Cap unit replacement part Cooling fan filters C13S210158 Cooling fan filter replacement part Washing silicone scraper C13S210159 Washing silicone scraper replacement (Soft type) part ML-32000-180, ML-16000-180 Washing scraper C13S210132 Washing T-shaped scraper replacement part ML-32000-180, ML-16000-180...

  • Page 32: Name And Function Of Each Part

    Name and Function of Each Part Name and Function of Each Part This section describes the name and function of each part. Name of Each Part This section describes the name and function of each part. Front Name Description Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately.
  • Page 33 Name and Function of Each Part Name Description Tangled fabric detection sensor Located on the front of the belt. Prevents fabric from becoming caught in the belt. Front panel Location of the operating panel for performing operations on the front of the machine. Main electric box Supplies power and houses the control PC.
  • Page 34 Name and Function of Each Part Front (When opening the front covers) Name Description Scan spindle Spindle along which the print head moves from side to side. Head stroke sensor Detects foreign material on the belt as well as folds and wrinkles in the fabric.
  • Page 35 Name and Function of Each Part Rear Name Description Rotary beacon Lights up and the buzzer sounds if the rear cover is opened while the machine is printing. Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Rear panel Location of the operating panel for performing operations on the rear of the machine.
  • Page 36 Name and Function of Each Part Rear ( When opening the rear cover) Name Description emergency pull-wire switch This is the axis that the print head moves from side to side. If you pull the rope, the operation of this machine will stop immediately.
  • Page 37 Name and Function of Each Part Tension Roller (Option) Name Description Tension roller This applies a uniform tension to the fabric for feeding. It is installed in place of the dewrinkling roller.

  • Page 38: Ink Rack (3L)

    Name and Function of Each Part Ink Rack (3L) For 3L ink cartridge model. Name Description Ink tank Contains a 3L ink cartridge. Cover support hook Used to hook the tank opening/closing handle when the ink tank cover is open. Ink tank cover Ink tank cover.

  • Page 39: Inside Of Ink Tank

    Name and Function of Each Part Inside of Ink Tank Name Description IC chip Connected to the reader to send information of the ink cartridge. Ink cartridges Ink cartridge that contains ink. Ink cartridge supply port Supplies ink from the ink cartridge to the machine. Reader Connected to the IC chip on the ink cartridge.

  • Page 40: Ink Rack (10L)

    Name and Function of Each Part Ink Rack (10L) For 10L ink cartridge model. Name Description Ink rack Supplies ink from the ink cartridges. The amount of ink remaining is shown on Leonardo. If a cartridge needs to be replaced, a message is displayed on Leonardo.
  • Page 41 Name and Function of Each Part Sub Tank Pressure Regulator and Cartridge Check Lamp Name Description Pressure regulator for subtanks Displays the air pressure supplied to the sub tank of each ink path. Specified value is 34 ± 1 kPa. Cartridge check lamp Indicates the status of the ink cartridges and ink.

  • Page 42: Control Panel

    Name and Function of Each Part Control Panel Main electric panel Name Description Power lamp The printer’s operational status is indicated. On: The power is on. Off: The power is off. Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Main power switch Turns the power on and off.

  • Page 43: Front Panel

    Off: Disable On: Enable The manufacturer recommends not switching off this function except to overcome the obstacle. Epson do not assume any responsibility in case of misuse of the foreign material detection sensor. External winder switch Use this switch to change the signal from an external winder.
  • Page 44 Name and Function of Each Part Rear panel Name Description Pause button Printing is paused and the print head comes to a stop at either the flushing plate or the cleaning station. Press the [Start] icon on Leonardo to resume printing. Feed button Press and hold this button to feed the belt in the forward direction (from rear to front).
  • Page 45 Name and Function of Each Part Name Description Fabric position adjustment switch (Auto) Set the operation of fabric position adjustment. Auto: Fabric position adjusted automatically. Man: Fabric position adjusted manually. Fabric position adjustment switch (LR) Move the fabric position left and right. This switch is enabled only when the fabric position adjustment switch (Auto) is set to Man.
  • Page 46 Name and Function of Each Part Fabric tension adjustment panel Name Description Feeding unit tension switch Use this switch to enable/disable the tension. Off: Disable On: Enable Tension adjustment dial Adjusts the tension applied to the fabric. Raise the tension if wrinkles still occur in the fabric.

  • Page 47: Workflow Before Beginning Work

    Workflow before Beginning Work Workflow before Beginning Work This section describes the items to be checked before beginning work. Workflow Operations and Check Items for Rear Side 1. Supplying and Adjusting Compressed Air (Page 2. Removing the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller (Page 3.

  • Page 48: Supplying And Adjusting Compressed Air

    Workflow before Beginning Work Supplying and Adjusting Compressed Air Supplies compressed air in order to operate the machine. The machine will not operate if the specified air pressure is not supplied. An air pressure that is higher than the specified air pressure could cause the machine to malfunction.
  • Page 49 Workflow before Beginning Work Removing Impurities from the Air Filter The air filter removes impurities and water in the compressed air. Follow the procedures below to remove any impurities and water that have accumulated in the filter. Turn the red valve on the air supply regulator clockwise to change the indicator for the valve from "SUP"...

  • Page 50: Removing The Stopper Pin Of The Pressure Roller

    Workflow before Beginning Work Removing the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller Open the rear cover. Remove the stopper pin located at the lower part on the right side of the pressure roller. Remove the stopper pin on the left side of the pressure roller. Close the rear cover.

  • Page 51: Lowering The Towel Roller

    Workflow before Beginning Work Lowering the Towel Roller Lower the towel roller until it touches the belt. The supporting screw sticking out into the towel roller groove supports the towel roller spindle and prevents it from lowering. While the towel roller is in the upper position, it is placed on the supporting screw sticking out into the groove to prevent the spindle from lowering.
  • Page 52 Workflow before Beginning Work While lifting up the right side of the towel roller toward you, loosen the supporting screw (right) by hand. When the supporting screw is loosened, the towel roller automatically lowers under its own CAUTION weight. Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the towel roller and the belt. There is no need to remove the supporting screw.

  • Page 53: Supplying Water To The Belt Cleaning Unit

    Workflow before Beginning Work Supplying Water to the Belt Cleaning Unit The belt cleaning unit washes ink from the belt and dries the belt. Opening the Water Supply Valve Open the water supply valve at the bottom of the front of the machine. Adjust the open/close amount to match the use conditions.

  • Page 54: Prepare The Fabric

    Workflow before Beginning Work Prepare the Fabric Before setting the fabric, be sure to confirm the following status. • Fabric edge: Confirm that there are no folds or protrusions and that the fabric is not lifted up or frayed. If the fabric is frayed, perform overcasting. •...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Fabric Peeling Prevention Bar

    Adjust the height of the fabric peeling prevention bar whenever changing the fabric type or thickness. Open the front cover. Use a hex key (width: 4 mm) to loosen the screws on the fabric peeling prevention bar (ML-32000-240/ ML-32000-180/ ML-16000-180: 4 screws, ML-16000-340: 8 screws) about half one rotation.
  • Page 56 Workflow before Beginning Work Lift the bar up from the belt to about 3 to 5 mm above the fabric thickness. If using a ruler for measuring, be careful not to let the ruler get caught on the belt. Doing so could scratch or damage the belt.
  • Page 57 Workflow before Beginning Work Use a hex key (width: 4 mm) to tighten the remaining screws on the fabric peeling prevention bar. Close the front cover.

  • Page 58: Checking Operating Parts

    Workflow before Beginning Work Checking Operating Parts Do not place tools, fasteners, or the like on the belt or near the pressure roller or print head. Doing so could cause them to be entangled in the belt, pressure roller, or print head, damaging this machine. Before turning the power on, check that there is nothing left near the moving parts, such as on the belt or near the print head.

  • Page 59: Checking The Exhaust Equipment

    Workflow before Beginning Work Rear Open the rear cover of this machine. Check that there are no tools, fasteners, or the like left near the belt or the pressure roller. Pressure roller Belt Close the rear cover of this machine. Checking the Exhaust Equipment Check if the exhaust is flowing while the machine is running, in order to adjust the temperature and humidity of the machine.

  • Page 60: Pushing An Emergency Stop Button For An Emergency Stop

    Workflow before Beginning Work Pushing an Emergency Stop Button for an Emergency Stop Push the emergency stop button to put the machine in emergency stop status, so that the print heads and motor do not operate suddenly when the power is turned on. Emergency stop buttons are found in five locations around the machine.

  • Page 61: Starting Leonardo

    Workflow before Beginning Work Starting Leonardo This machine is controlled by Leonardo on a control PC. When the power to the machine is turned on, the control PC starts. Wait for Windows to start on the PC. The Windows startup screen appears on the display of the control PC. After Windows starts, Double-click the Leonardo icon on the desktop to start Leonardo.

  • Page 62: Releasing An Emergency Stop Button

    Workflow before Beginning Work Releasing an Emergency Stop Button Turn the emergency stop button to the right to release the emergency stop status. Setpoint cannot be executed if any emergency stop button has been pressed because the emergency stop condition has not been released. Confirm that all of the following emergency stop buttons have been released.

  • Page 63: Executing Setpoint

    Workflow before Beginning Work Executing Setpoint Set a Setpoint (origin position) before printing in order to print at the correct coordinates. Immediately after turning on the power, releasing an emergency stop button, replacing fabric, adjusting the print heads, and/or performing head cleaning, be sure to execute Setpoint before printing. Click the [Setpoint] icon in Leonardo.

  • Page 64: Checking The Operation Of The Emergency Stop Equipment

    Workflow before Beginning Work Checking the Operation of the Emergency Stop Equipment Check all emergency stop functions in the system. Checking the Emergency Stop Buttons on the Machine Press the emergency stop button. Confirm that "Machine in emergency" is displayed on the status bar in Leonardo, and that the tower lamp is red.

  • Page 65: Inspecting For Leaks In The Ink Path

    Workflow before Beginning Work Inspecting for Leaks in the Ink Path Inspect if there are any ink leaks in each ink path. Print head Visually check the area round the print head on the front of the machine. Ink rack Visually check the area around the ink rack.

  • Page 66: Inspecting The Open Cover Detection

    Workflow before Beginning Work Inspecting the Open Cover Detection Front Covers Open each of the three front covers on the front of this machine and confirm that "Front protection open" is displayed on the status bar in Leonardo. Rear Cover Open the rear cover of this machine and confirm that "Rear protection open"...

  • Page 67: Nozzle Check

    Workflow before Beginning Work Nozzle Check Before printing, perform a nozzle check to make sure that there are no clogged nozzles. If there are clogged nozzles, perform head cleaning. Use an acrylic board for the nozzle check, because the ink grains are very fine. Fabric can also be used, but makes it difficult to determine if there are clogged nozzles.

  • Page 68: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Workflow before Beginning Work Measure the distance from the edge of the belt (right side). Close the front covers. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Set the print start position and settings in [Maintenance]. Item Description Fabric thickness Set the fabric and acrylic board thickness. Head height Set the print head height.

  • Page 69: Confirmation Method

    Check the nozzle check pattern that is printed. If there are no clogged nozzles and operation is normal, all of the lines will be printed. For ML-16000-180 and ML-16000-340 For ML-32000-180 and ML-32000-240 If there are clogged nozzles (there are areas that are not printed), actual printing could be affected. In that case, perform head cleaning.

  • Page 70: Head Cleaning

    Workflow before Beginning Work Head Cleaning Use one of the following procedures to perform head cleaning. • Cleaning with Leonardo (recommended) • Manual cleaning: Refer to the "Maintenance Guide". Cleaning with Leonardo Make the required settings in the [Maintenance] menu to perform cleaning. Click [Maintenance].
  • Page 71 Workflow before Beginning Work Item Description Extra Use this setting if there are bubbles in the ink tube. Because most of the ink in the ink path is discharged, this setting uses a very large volume of ink. Under [Head Cleaning], select the heads to be cleaned, and then start head cleaning. Item Description Complete...

  • Page 72: Print Workflow

    Print Workflow Print Workflow This section describes the workflow for printing. Workflow Setting the Fabric 1. Setting the Fabric (Page 2. Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor (Page 3. Setting the Printer (Page Printing 1. Loading the Print Data (Page 100) 2.

  • Page 73: Setting The Fabric

    Print Workflow Setting the Fabric Loading the Fabric The fabric must be as smooth and firm as possible. If the fabric edge is fraying and threads are WARNING loose, the fiber may come into contact with the print head, damaging the print head. In the same way, be sufficiently careful to prevent protrusions and fraying at the seam between pieces of fabric.
  • Page 74 Print Workflow Press the center of the air inlet of the spindle to release the air and loosen the spindle stopper. Release the locks on the left and right sides of the feeding unit. This allows the feed- ing spindle to be removed. Remove the feeding spindle, and replace the fabric.
  • Page 75 Print Workflow Lock the feeding spindle. Adjust the lateral position of the fabric. Align the fabric center with the printer center. Printer center Fabric center Insert the air inflation tool into the air inlet and inject air. The stopper on the spindle swells to fix the fabric.
  • Page 76 Print Workflow Feed the fabric through the roller. The fabric path varies depending on the roller installed. Keep your hands away from the following moving parts while the machine is operating. WARNING Otherwise, there is a risk of your hands, hair, or clothing becoming caught in the machine. •...
  • Page 77 Print Workflow Tension roller (Option)-Using the tension roller Image Cross-section of fabric path Fabric Second roll Tension roll First roll Belt Feeding unit...
  • Page 78 Print Workflow Tension roller (Option)-Slack mode Image Do not pass the fabric through the tension roller. After affixing the fabric to the belt Cross-section of fabric path Second roll Tension roll First roll Belt Feeding unit Fabric...
  • Page 79 Print Workflow Affix the fabric to the belt. Press the feed button on the rear panel to feed the fabric to the edge of the pressure roller. Turn the pressure roller switch to the left to lift up the pressure roller. Turn the feeding unit tension switch on the fabric tension adjustment panel to the right to lock the spindle.
  • Page 80 Print Workflow Affix the fabric that was pulled from the top of the pressure roller to the belt. Close the rear cover. Turn the pressure roller switch to the right so that the fabric is affixed to the belt, without any areas where the fabric has lifted up. Move the pressure roller forward and back to affix the fabric to the belt.

  • Page 81: Dewrinkling The Fabric

    Dewrinkling roller handle For the ML-16000-340, unlock the lock lever for the dewrinkling roller. Turn the dewrinkling roller handle to adjust the tension applied to the fabric. Turning toward (a) reduces the tension applied to the fabric. Turning toward (b) increases the tension applied to the fabric.

  • Page 82: Slack Mode

    Print Workflow Slack Mode Printing on knits and other fabrics that stretch and shrink can cause the fabric to be pulled and stretched. Use slack mode when printing on fabrics that stretch and shrink. In the following cases, slack mode might not function correctly because the sensors fail to detect the slack part of the fabric when it sways from moving air.
  • Page 83 Print Workflow Turn the slack detection switch to On. The switch lights up. Turn the feeding unit tension switch on the fabric tension adjustment panel to the right to turn on fabric tension adjustment. Load a fabric roll onto the feeding unit. For more information, refer to "Setting the Fabric"...
  • Page 84 Print Workflow Put the core into the slack of the fabric. Core Slack part of the fabric When printing on the inner side of the fabric, turn the slack adjustment switch to the left. When printing on the outer side of the fabric, turn the slack adjustment switch to the right.
  • Page 85 Print Workflow When the fabric hangs down to the height of the slack sensor, the machine automati- cally stops. The amount of slack is detected by the slack sensor in the rear lower center. If the belt moves and lifts up the fabric causing there to be not enough slack, slack is given to the fabric until the sensor detects the fabric.
  • Page 86 Print Workflow When the slack sensor does not detect the fabric If the machine does not stop automatically even though the fabric hangs down to the height of the sensor, the fabric might be too far from or too close to the sensor. Adjust the distance between the sensor and the fabric. Turn the slack adjustment switch to the center.
  • Page 87 Print Workflow Adjust the distance between the slack sensor and the fabric to between 50 and 150 mm {1.97 and 5.9 in}. Tighten the two knob screws on the slack sensor. Turn the slack adjustment switch to the left. The spindle for the feeding device will rotate and the fabric will begin to have slack. Confirm that the machine automatically stops when the fabric hangs down to the height of the slack sensor.

  • Page 88: Fabric Meandering Correction

    Print Workflow Fabric Meandering Correction If you load a fabric roll with uneven edges, the fabric will meander. Either wind the fabric again or follow the procedures below. If the unevenness for edges of the fabric is severe, wind the fabric again. Turn on the power at the electric box on the left rear side of the machine.
  • Page 89 Print Workflow Turn the fabric position adjustment switch (Auto) on the rear panel to Man. Use the fabric position adjustment switch (LR) to set the memory of the feeding unit to 0.
  • Page 90 Print Workflow Adjust the position of the fabric edge sensor unit so that the left edge of the fabric is centered between the two sensors. Loosen the knob screw to move the fabric edge sensor unit to the left or right. Align the fabric edge sensor unit with the left edge of the fabric, and then tighten the knob screw to secure it.
  • Page 91 Print Workflow Turn the fabric position adjustment switch (Auto) on the rear panel to Auto. The meandering of the fabric is automatically adjusted when printing starts. Precise correction of meandering fabric Use the following procedures to more precisely correct meandering fabric. Use a hex wrench (2.5 mm {0.1 in}) to loosen the sensor adjustment screw.
  • Page 92 Print Workflow Rotate the fabric edge sensors to the right to make the detection range more narrow. Do not rotate the sensors more than 90° to the right. Otherwise, the sensors will be switched left to right, and it will not be possible to correct meandering. Detection range Detection range...
  • Page 93 Print Workflow Use a hex wrench (2.5 mm {0.1 in}) to tighten the sensor adjustment screw. To return the sensors to the original detection range, rotate the fabric edge detection sensors to the left. Do not rotate the sensors to the right. Otherwise, the sensors will be switched left to right, and it will not be possible to correct meandering.

  • Page 94: Setting The Foreign Material Detection Sensor

    Print Workflow Setting the Foreign Material Detection Sensor Set the foreign material detection sensor. Located at the side of the belt, that detect gaps of the fabric thickness with a laser beam. If there is foreign material on the fabric or if the fabric lifts up or folds over without pressing against the belt, printing is stopped to prevent the print head from colliding with the foreign material or fabric.

  • Page 95: How To Set The Foreign Material Detection Sensor

    Print Workflow How to Set the Foreign Material Detection Sensor Set according to the following procedure. Turn the foreign material detection sensor switch on the front panel to On. Normally, leave the foreign material detection sensor On. If this function is disabled, a collision CAUTION with foreign material on the fabric may cause a head failure.
  • Page 96 Print Workflow If the fabric is not set, the red counter will show 9999. This shows there is a gap of about 10 mm. Values may vary depending on the condition of the belt. If the fabric is set, the red counter displays the gap between the print head and fab- ric.

  • Page 97: Setting The Printer

    Print Workflow Setting the Printer Configure the settings in the Print menu. Set the Fabric Thickness and Head Height Set the fabric thickness and print head height according to the fabric that is used. Fabric thickness Since ink is discharged while the print head moves at high speed, the ink dot position will change according to the distance from the print head to fabric surface.
  • Page 98 Print Workflow Head height This setting adds the distance from the print head to the belt. Use it to set a safe distance from the fabric surface so that the print head will be protected. Set it to protect the print head from fluff generated from the fabric and from fabric edge (ear) processing. Fabric edge (ear) processing Print head Margin: 2 mm...

  • Page 99: Set The Printer Equipment And Sensors

    Print Workflow Set the Printer Equipment and Sensors Set the printer. Name Description Press roller Select this flag to operate the pressure roller. This flag is selected automatically when printing is in progress. Fabric sensor exc. Select this flag to disable the foreign material detection sensor. This flag is unselected automatically when printing is in progress.

  • Page 100: Loading The Print Data

    Print Workflow Loading the Print Data To load print data into Leonardo, first copy the job files to a user-defined folder on the control PC. We recommend creating a folder named "Design" or something similar on the desktop of the control PC. To load job files from USB memory, connect the USB device to the USB port on the back of the display.
  • Page 101 Print Workflow Follow the on-screen instructions to select a job file. The information for the file that is loaded is displayed in the [Print] menu. There is a character limit for file names. When adding data, if the message is displayed but the file information is not displayed, reduce the number of characters in the file name, including the path, displayed for [File name] on the [Load file] screen.

  • Page 102: Setting The Print Data

    Print Workflow Setting the Print Data Check the job file, and configure the settings if necessary. This section describes the settings to be configured for printing. For more information about job files, refer to the "Leonardo Reference Guide". The resolution is set with ROB file creation software (EpsonEdgePrint Textile) when the job file is cre- ated, and therefore cannot be set here.
  • Page 103 Print Workflow Extra mode uses twice the amount of ink as usual. Select [Extra mode] to print in this mode. Selecting Extra mode causes the print speed to drop.

  • Page 104: Printing

    Print Workflow Printing Checking the Status of the Fabric Check the status of the fabric. • The fabric must be pulled into the print surface and spread out flatly. • There must not be any folds or protrusions and the fabric must not be lifted up. •...

  • Page 105: Printing

    Print Workflow For the following reasons, perform settings so that printing ends with 3 m or more of fabric left. • If the ending edge of the fabric is not affixed to the core, the fabric can slip off the core, WARNING meaning it is not held by the brake or tension device and cannot properly adhere to the belt.

  • Page 106: Stopping Printing

    Print Workflow Stopping Printing When printing of the job files that were set when printing started is complete, the machine stops automatically. To stop printing before printing is complete, click [End] in Leonardo.

  • Page 107: Replace The Ink

    Print Workflow Replace the Ink Checking the Amount of Ink Use the [Colours] menu in Leonardo to check the amount of ink in the ink system. Name Description Main tank Allows you to check the approximate amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridge. Sub-tank Allows you to check the approximate amount of ink remaining in the sub-tank.

  • Page 108: Replace The Ink (3L)

    Print Workflow Replace the Ink (3L) For 3L ink cartridge model. The buzzer sounds when low ink is detected in this machine. Use the following procedure to replace ink. Replace the ink within one minute after low ink is detected. Continuing to print after ink low is detected without replacing ink will cause printing to stop when the sub-tank rack is empty.
  • Page 109 Print Workflow Pull the tank opening/closing handle on the ink tank that contains the ink cartridge to be replaced. Lift the ink tank cover carefully (1) and hook the tank opening/closing handle onto the cover support hook (2). CAUTION Make sure that the tank opening/closing handle is hooked on the cover support. If the ink tank cover closes, your hand could be caught in the machine and get injured.
  • Page 110 Print Workflow While pushing the cartridge carriage upward (1), turn the lever to the left (2). Then, the ink cartridge supply port is disconnected from the ink tank needle and the car- tridge carriage is secured. Push up the IC chip on the ink cartridge to remove it from the reader and remove the used ink cartridge.
  • Page 111 Print Workflow Set the new ink cartridge on the cartridge carriage with the its label facing upward. Set the depressed part of the ink cartridge supply port into the supply port securing section (cutout). Set the port in the correct position as shown in the figure below. Ink cartridge supply port Supply port securing section Pattern A...
  • Page 112 Print Workflow While pressing on the cartridge carriage with your right hand, turn the lever to the right and set the lever above the ink cartridge supply port. Move the cartridge carriage slowly toward you. The needle is inserted into the ink cartridge supply port and the ink cartridge is set in place.
  • Page 113 Print Workflow Connect the IC chip on the ink cartridge to the reader. Attach the holes on the IC chip onto the pins on the reader. If the IC chip is not connected correctly, the ink cartridge is not recognized on the machine.
  • Page 114 Print Workflow Unhook the tank opening/closing handle from the cover support hook (1), and close the ink tank cover (2). CAUTION If the ink tank cover closes, your hand could be caught in the machine and get injured. Make sure that the tank opening/closing handle is hooked on the cover support hook. Your head may hit the upper area of the ink rack during replacement work.

  • Page 115: Replace The Ink (10L)

    Print Workflow Replace the Ink (10L) For 10L ink cartridge model. The buzzer sounds when low ink is detected in this machine. Use the following procedure to replace ink. Replace the ink within five minutes after low ink is detected. Continuing to print after ink low is detected without replacing ink will cause printing to stop when the sub-tank rack is empty.
  • Page 116 Print Workflow Check on the ink rack if the cartridge check lamp of the corresponding ink cartridge lights up in red. Prepare a new ink cartridge, and stir the ink. (1.) Place the ink cartridge with the ink supply port facing the side, and slide the ink cartridge back and forth longitudinally within the range of approximately 10 cm for ten times.
  • Page 117 Print Workflow Take out the ink supply port and fix it as shown in the illustration. Peel the tape (yellow) from the surface of ink supply port. Do not touch the IC chip on the ink cartridge. CAUTION Pull the ink rack front bar towards you and down. Remove the ink cartridge to be replaced from the ink rack.
  • Page 118 Print Workflow Insert the connector of the ink rack into the ink supply port of the ink cartridge. Push the needle of the connector into the ink supply port of the ink cartridge. Insert it carefully and securely as shown in the following image. Raise the ink rack front bar up.

  • Page 119: Changing User Permissions

    Print Workflow Changing User Permissions There are two types of user permissions: "L user permissions" and "H user permissions". For more information about user permissions, refer to "User Permissions" on page The procedure for changing permissions is described below. Click "Show Hidden Icons" in the Windows taskbar. Click [HookMe]. The [Login] screen is displayed.

  • Page 120: Checking The Belt Cleaning Unit Operation

    Print Workflow Checking the Belt Cleaning Unit Operation Colour exclusion mode is used for performing printing operations such print head operation and belt feeding without the use of ink. You can check operation during Colour exclusion mode if you want to check operation of the belt cleaning unit without printing on fabric.

  • Page 121: Workflow When Turning Off The Power

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Workflow When Turning Off the Power This section describes the procedure for turning off the power. 1. Inserting the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller (Page 122) 2. Lifting Up the Towel Roller (Page 123) 3.

  • Page 122: Inserting The Stopper Pin Of The Pressure Roller

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Inserting the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller Be sure to always insert the pins on the left and right when work is completed. Leaving the hang- CAUTION ing low may deform the belt. Open the rear cover.

  • Page 123: Lifting Up The Towel Roller

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Lifting Up the Towel Roller Lift up the towel roller away from the belt. To lift up the towel roller, lift the towel roller first and tighten the supporting screw with the screw sticking out into the groove. Then, lower the towel roller spindle onto the screw. Towel roller in upper position Towel roller Supporting screw...
  • Page 124 Workflow When Turning Off the Power While lifting up the right side of the towel roller toward you, tighten the supporting screw (right) by hand keeping the screw sticking out into the groove. When the supporting screw is loosened, the towel roller automatically lowers under its own CAUTION weight.

  • Page 125: Cleaning

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Cleaning Wipers and Caps Refer to the "Maintenance Guide". Flushing Plate Refer to the "Maintenance Guide". Belt (When Using Pigment Ink) When pigment ink adheres to the belt, an ink film is formed. To prevent ink films, clean the belt referring to the Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 126: Turn Off The Main Power

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Turn off the Main Power Turn off the power. Turn the main power switch on the main electric box to 0 (OFF). Main power switch Closing the Water Supply Valve Close the water supply valve at the bottom of the front of the machine. Using a flat-head screwdriver, tighten the water supply valve.

  • Page 127: Exhausting Of Compressed Air

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Exhausting of Compressed Air Exhaust the compressed air that has been supplied to this machine. Turn the red valve of the air pressure supply regulator clockwise to change the indicator for the valve from "SUP"...

  • Page 128: When Not Using The Printer

    • Due to the weight of the belt cleaning unit, it should be pulled out and returned to its original position by the number of workers indicated below. ML-16000-340: 3 persons ML-32000-240/ ML-32000-180/ ML-16000-180: 2 persons • Due to the weight of the sponge roller, it should be installed and removed by two workers.
  • Page 129 The capacity of the sponge roller tank for each model is indicated below. ML-16000-340: 45 - 55 L ML-32000-240: 35 - 40 L ML-32000-180/ ML-16000-180: 25 - 30 L...
  • Page 130 When Not Using the Printer Fill the sponge roller tank with an antimicrobial solution, and store the sponge roller so that it is completely submerged. If the sponge roller absorbs the antimicrobial solution and the water level drops, add tap water. Be careful not to knock over the sponge roller tank.

  • Page 131: When The Printer Will Not Be Used For More Than One Week

    • Due to the weight of the belt cleaning unit, it should be pulled out and returned to its CAUTION original position by the number of workers indicated below. ML-16000-340: 3 persons ML-32000-240/ ML-32000-180/ ML-16000-180: 2 persons • Due to the weight of the sponge roller, it should be installed and removed by two workers.

  • Page 132: When Resuming Printing

    When Not Using the Printer When Resuming Printing If the sponge roller was placed in dry storage, fill the sponge roller tank with tap water so that the sponge roller is completely submerged, and keep it submerged for four hours. Remove the sponge roller from the sponge roller tank and install it on the belt clean- ing unit.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes actions to take when trouble occurs. Error Messages This section describes the causes for error messages and the actions that should be taken. If the trouble is not resolved even after taking these actions, contact the distributor where the machine was purchased for assistance.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting Error Messages Cause Action Piece fault. The fabric to be printed on is not Check the fabric, and remove any folds affixed to the belt. or bulges. There is an abnormality or fault on the Remove the fabric and install it again. surface of the fabric.
  • Page 135 Troubleshooting Error Messages Cause Action "xx-x" albre receiver: +24cc power An error has occurred in a +24 V Press an Emergency stop button. supply error power supply device on the machine. Turn off the power to the machine. Check the status of the device. "x"...
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Error Messages Cause Action Print start error An error or fault has occurred in the Restart the machine. control system during system First pixel error initialization or printing. Pixel count error TIMEMAC error REQ error Interruption due to TIMEMAC error Generic error An unidentified error has occurred.

  • Page 137: Print Quality

    Troubleshooting Print Quality Condition Cause Action Poor print quality Faulty discharge of print head Increase the number of printing passes. (Refer to "Loading the Print Data" on page 100) Perform a nozzle check when changing jobs. Check that discharge is normal (normal print quality) before printing.

  • Page 138: Print Head Failure

    Troubleshooting On the [Color Selection] screen, select the print head for manual flushing. Multiple print heads can be selected. The selected print head changes its display as shown below. Click [Continue]. The print head moves over the flushing plate and starts manual flushing. When manual flushing is completed, the print head returns to its original position.
  • Page 139 Select the check box for the column or row of the print head that has failed, and an "X" will appear at that position. For ML-16000-180 and ML-16000-340. We do not recommend unselecting the check boxes for [Group A/Group B] along the bottom of this screen;...

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