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MIMAKI TX330-1800B Care And Maintenance

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  • Page 1 You can also download the latest manual from official website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D203886-10 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................. 3 To Ensure Safe Use ...............  4 Symbols .................... 4 Maintenance 1. Maintenance Precautions ............ 6 2. Maintenance Methods .............. 7 Maintenance Items and Timing.............  7 Ink Maintenance ...................  8 Cap Rubber Cleaning ................ 8 Carriage Underside Cleaning ...............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MATERIALS CREATED WHILE USING THIS MACHINE. • USING THIS MACHINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVICES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY MIMAKI ENGINEERING MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ACCIDENTS. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.

  • Page 4: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use Symbols In this manual, 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 5: Maintenance

    To Ensure Safe Use Maintenance To ensure years of precise performance, maintain the machine periodically based on frequency of use. Read the maintenance precautions thoroughly before maintaining this product.

  • Page 6: Maintenance Precautions

    1. Maintenance Precautions 1. Maintenance Precautions • This machine includes parts that must be replaced periodically. We therefore recommend taking out a maintenance contract. Carry out maintenance periodically and replace consumable items to prevent quality defects and accidents. • Clean periodically. Debris and dust will accumulate on electrical components when the machine is used for extended periods.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Methods

    Items Required for Maintenance To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office. For more information on consumable items, refer to our website (https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html). • Do not store consumable items in locations where children may enter.

  • Page 8: Ink Maintenance

    2. Maintenance Methods Ink Maintenance If ink constituents are sedimented, the ink density may become uneven. We recommend shaking the ink periodically to keep printing consistent. Once every three days. • Shake taking care that the ink eco-cases do not become detached from the ink supply unit. Ink may leak out if the ink eco-cases become detached.

  • Page 9: Carriage Underside Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Clean the cap rubber. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. • Clean the areas indicated in red in the diagram (the entire interior and exterior of the cap rubber, the tabs, and the mesh retainers).

  • Page 10: Wiper Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Clean around the print head. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Clean the print head sides and all around the nozzle plate using a cleaning stick. Never touch the nozzles Clean using a cleaning stick or soft cloth.
  • Page 11 2. Maintenance Methods Remove the wiper. • Hold the lug at the rear of the wiper bracket, then pull out the wiper. Clean the wiper and bracket. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid.

  • Page 12: Ncu Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Reattach the wiper at the original position. Projection Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. NCU Cleaning The NCU uses a sensor to monitor the ink droplets ejected from the print head nozzles. Continuing to use the dirty NCU may prevent the nozzle check function from operating correctly.

  • Page 13: Das (Automatic Correction Function) Sensor Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Clean the NCU. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. • Insert the cleaning stick as far as the line shown in the illustration. Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 14: Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Clean the DAS sensor. • Wipe clean using cotton swabs or a soft cloth. • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out. Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning Clean the ink discharge channel regularly to prevent clogging of the ink discharge channel below the cap.
  • Page 15 2. Maintenance Methods • If not, use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and drip in approximately half a capful. • Check to confirm that there is approximately half a capful of maintenance liquid inside. • If not, use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and drip in approximately half a capful.

  • Page 16: Jam Sensor Detecting Plate Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Jam Sensor Detecting Plate Cleaning Continuing to use the dirty carriage underside will rub dried ink and attached dust on to the media, resulting in contaminated prints. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. •...

  • Page 17: Peeling Roller Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Peeling Roller Cleaning • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out. Belt Correction Unit Cleaning Adhesive applied to the feeding belt may adhere to the rubber gripper on the belt correction unit. Any adhesive on the rubber gripper may cause the belt correction unit to slip and affect printing quality.
  • Page 18 2. Maintenance Methods Feed the belt by specifying the count in [Maintenance] > [Belt Maintenance] > [Belt Cleaning]. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to clean the entire length of the belt. Raise the pressure roller. • Holding the sections labeled GRIP with both hands, pull toward you. Lock the pressure roller.

  • Page 19: Cover (Exterior) Cleaning

    2. Maintenance Methods Remove the maintenance cover. Clean the rubber gripper. • Using a cloth soaked in alcohol, wipe the rubber gripper above and below the feeding belt. Rubber gripper Feeding belt Rubber gripper Attach the maintenance cover. Cover (Exterior) Cleaning •...
  • Page 20 2. Maintenance Methods Check beforehand Is [Near End] or [Ink End] displayed? • Maintenance liquid and ink is aspirated during the washing operation. Washing is not possible if an error occurs during this process. Replace with new ink. • Do not turn off the main power supply. Turning off the main power supply will disable the automatic maintenance function (including nozzle clogging prevention function and ink discharge channel cleaning function).
  • Page 21 2. Maintenance Methods Open the maintenance cover on the right side. • Check to confirm that the cap is filled with maintenance liquid. • If not, use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and fill until it almost overflows from the cap.

  • Page 22: Replacement Of Consumable Item

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office. For more information on consumable items, refer to our website (https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html). • Do not store consumable items in locations where children may enter.

  • Page 23: Wiper Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Wiper Replacement The machine maintains a count of the number of wiping cycles. The "Replace Wiper" message appears when a preset count is reached. Replace dirty or warped wipers with new ones. "Replace Wiper" appears on the display. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] >...

  • Page 24: Wiper Cleaner Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Clean the wiper slider. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Mount a new wiper. Projection Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 25 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Open the maintenance cover on the right side. Remove the fitting. • Hold the lugs on the fitting, then pull off. • Take care to avoid losing the rubber seal. Remove the wiper cleaner. • Slide forward to remove.

  • Page 26: Cap Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Mount a new wiper cleaner. • Slide to the rear to attach it. Reattach the fitting. • Improper attachment may result in leaking maintenance solution. Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Cap Replacement If ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection) remain unresolved even after cleaning, replace with a new cap.
  • Page 27 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Select [Station Maint.] > [Replace Cap], then press the [ENTER] key. • The carriage moves over the platen. Open the maintenance cover on the right side. Remove the cap. • Squeeze the lugs on either side of the cap and pull off. [When using Sb ink and TP ink] Rinse the cap with the mesh side facing downward in a container filled with maintenance liquid.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Absorber Around The Station

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Mount a new cap or a cap that has been washed. • Position with the slot at the front and push in until it clicks. Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Replacing the Absorber Around the Station If the cap absorber or maintenance liquid absorber is very dirty or if ink drips on to the media, replace with a new cap absorber.
  • Page 29 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Remove the maintenance liquid absorber. Wipe away any maintenance liquid from around the slider block. Mount a new maintenance liquid absorber. • Push firmly on to the protrusion. Check to confirm that the absorber is not lifting or curved. Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 30: Blowing Fan Filter Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Blowing Fan Filter Replacement Replace the blowing fan filter if it is dirty. If sublimation transfer ink is used • Replace the filter every three months. • Turn off the main power and unplug the power cable before replacement. Remove the fan filter cover.

  • Page 31: Ink Supply Unit Ink Absorber Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Ink Supply Unit Ink Absorber Replacement We recommend replacing the ink absorber each time you replace the ink pack, to prevent dirt building up on the pedestal of the ink supply unit. • 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 32: Waste Ink Tank Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Waste Ink Tank Replacement The ink used in printing and head cleaning is stored in the waste ink tanks on the right and left sides of the machine. • For a 2-liter tank, the preset level is 80 % (1.6 L). •...

  • Page 33: Washing Water Replacement

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Hold the handle on the waste ink tank and slide out. Attach the cap to the removed waste ink tank, and use tape to prevent leakage of waste ink. • When disposing of ink, maintenance liquid or other liquid used with the product, or containers or non-woven fabric contaminated with ink or other liquid, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

  • Page 34: Washing Unit Maintenance

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Press the [ENTER] key. • Draining begins, as indicated by a message requesting you to wait. After a message indicates that draining is finished, close the valve. Press the [ENTER] key. • A message now asks if you wish to supply washing water. Press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 35 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Remove the feeding unit. • Remove any loaded media. • Remove the feeding unit from the machine and move it out of the way. • If a screen in local mode is displayed again because you accidentally held down the END key or opened a cover after removing the feeding unit, repeat the initial steps as follows.
  • Page 36 3. Replacement of Consumable Item • If the feeding unit is attached incorrectly or the tension bar was not raised, the screen for attaching the feeding unit is displayed again. Press the ON/OFF button on the feeding unit. Press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 37 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Remove the absorption roller from the machine. • At least two people should remove the absorption roller. Rinse and then remove water from the absorption roller. (1) Remove the screws at each end with a screwdriver, then remove one sleeve at a time for cleaning.

  • Page 38: Reapplying Adhesive

    Promptly reapply belt adhesive when a warning message advises to reapply it. • Genuine Mimaki adhesive is solvent-based. When applying adhesive, always wear a protective mask designed for working with organic solvents, as well as safety glasses and gloves.
  • Page 39 3. Replacement of Consumable Item • The adhesive is not the cause if cloth media sags even before use and lifts up or sags after being applied to the feeding belt (with the pressure roller). Also note that this kind of media cannot be used.
  • Page 40 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Press to select "BELT ADHESIVE," then press the [ENTER] key. Press to select "Peeling off adhesive," then press the [ENTER] key. After a message requests you to remove the media, make sure no cloth media is on the feeding belt, then press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 41 3. Replacement of Consumable Item After a message requests you to set the doctor, attach the doctor on the front of the machine. • Attach the doctor leaving a gap between it and the belt. (1) Loosen the doctor adjustment plates (at each end), move the point of attachment to the top, then tighten loosely.
  • Page 42 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Press to set the feed speed, then press the [ENTER] key. • Setting value: 5 to 60 [mm/s] • 20 mm/s is recommended. Place a cloth soaked in kerosene along the inside of the doctor on the feeding belt. Press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 43 • Vinyl tape (2 cm wide) • Adhesive (Polixresin SX 1L, sold separately) • Genuine Mimaki adhesive is solvent-based. When applying adhesive, always wear a protective mask designed for working with organic solvents, as well as safety glasses and gloves.
  • Page 44 3. Replacement of Consumable Item • When using a commercial adhesive, be sure to check the compatibility of the solvents it contains with the material that the belt is made of. In this case, contact your distributor or a sales office. •...
  • Page 45 3. Replacement of Consumable Item After a message requests you to set the doctor, attach the doctor on the front of the machine. • Attach the doctor without any gap between it and the belt. (1) Loosen the doctor adjustment plates (at each end), move the point of attachment to the top, then tighten loosely.
  • Page 46 3. Replacement of Consumable Item Press to set the feed speed, then press the [ENTER] key. • Recommended value: 15 m/s Dribble 150 to 200 cc of adhesive evenly near the edge of the doctor. Press the [ENTER] key. • The feeding belt now moves. •...
  • Page 47 3. Replacement of Consumable Item • After the level of adhesive no longer decreases, gradually increase the height of the doctor and apply a thicker coat. • Do not lower the doctor after raising it, which will result in uneven adhesive. Remove the doctor and wipe off any remaining adhesive or debris with kerosene/light oil and a waste cloth.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Washing Tray And Brush

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item After a message about resetting the adhesive counter is displayed, press the [ENTER] key. • The adhesive counter is reset. • If, after drying, the adhesive is too strong, wipe the belt surface with a wet cloth to prepare it for use.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Feeding Belt

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Press the [ENTER] key and select "DRAIN WATER." • Display changes to the menu for draining the washing water. • If you have not used neutral detergent and do not need to drain the washing water, press the [END] key to finish tray cleaning.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Peeling Sensors

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item • Before cleaning, be sure to remove any cloth media on the feeding belt. In local mode, press [FUNC1 (MENU)] > > [ENTER] key. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Press to select [Belt Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. Press to select [BELT CLEANING], then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 51: Resetting The Counter

    3. Replacement of Consumable Item Dry the reflectors wiped in step 1 with a dry cotton swab. Wipe the three light-emitting surfaces of the peeling sensors with a cotton swab soaked in maintenance liquid. Dry the lenses wiped in step 3 with a dry cotton swab. Resetting the Counter Initialize counters for adhesive and the absorption roller as follows.

  • Page 55: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance March, 2025 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D203886-10-17032025...
  • Page 56 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.2025 FW : 1.0...

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