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MIMAKI JFX600-2531 Operation Manual

MIMAKI JFX600-2531 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 You can also download the latest manual from official website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D203830-12 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.2 System Configuration .............  35 Connecting to a Local Network............ 36 1.3 Preparing the RIP PC .............  38 Setting up an Ethernet connection............ 38 Installing the Mimaki Driver.............. 47 Installing RIP Software ...............  47 Obtaining Color Profiles.............. 47 Setting Up RIP Software.............. 48 1.4 Ink Replacement Method............
  • Page 3 Stopping Printing ................ 103 Moving the Y-Bar ................ 103 Printing Using Nozzle Recovery ............ 104 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) 3.1 Mimaki Printer Controller ............ 112 Screen structure ................ 112 Checking the default values..............  115 3.2 Print menu ................ 116 3.3 Maintenance Menu ...............  117 Nozzle Check Before Print..............
  • Page 4 4.2 Maintenance Timing .............  135 Items Required for Maintenance............ 135 4.3 Performing Maintenance............ 136 Ink Maintenance ................ 136 Wiper Cleaning .................  136 Cap Rubber Cleaning ...............  138 Station Area Cleaning...............  138 NCU Cleaning...................  139 Carriage Underside Cleaning ............ 140 Waste Ink Draining Channel Cleaning.......... 142 Table Cleaning..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PostScript are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Incorporated in the United States and other countries. RasterLink is a trademark or a registered trademark of Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

  • Page 6: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use To Ensure Safe Use Symbols In this document, symbols are used to indicate various precautions for operation. Make sure you fully understand the meaning of each symbol to ensure you use the machine safely and correctly. Explanation Warning Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious injury...

  • Page 7: Usage Precautions

    To Ensure Safe Use Usage Precautions l In the event of abnormal conditions • In the event of abnormal conditions such as smoke or unusual odor, turn off the main power immediately and throw the circuit breaker. Continuing to use the machine under these conditions may result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 8 To Ensure Safe Use l Power supply precautions • Do not attempt to modify the cable, and avoid damaging it. Avoid placing heavy objects on the power cable or pulling on or exposing the cable to heat. Doing so may damage the cable, resulting in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use • Never stand or sit on the table. Disregarding this precaution may impair the precision of the board surface and affect print quality. l Caution regarding moving parts • Keep parts of the body such as the face and hands away from moving parts. Also keep clothing (e.g., loose clothing and accessories) that may impede work away from the machine.

  • Page 10: About The Touch Panel

    • The maximum load capacity of the monitor arm is 8 kg. Do not mount any monitor other than that specified by Mimaki. Doing so may damage the arm. • The monitor arm on which the touch panel is mounted is attached to the front of the machine.

  • Page 11: Disposing Of The Machine

    To Ensure Safe Use • Keep children away from the machine. l Disposing of the machine • Contact your dealer or service representative. • When disposing of the machine yourself, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the machine in accordance with local laws and regulations.

  • Page 12: Usage Restrictions

    To Ensure Safe Use Usage Restrictions • The machine poses significant safety hazards due to the high-speed movement of the carriage from side to side, Y-bar movements, sections with high temperatures and hazardous voltages, and the UV-LED. Use of the machine is restricted to operators with a thorough understanding of the hazards involved.

  • Page 13: Hazardous And Prohibited Actions

    To Ensure Safe Use Hazardous and Prohibited Actions When the power is on, avoid any of the hazardous actions listed below. Failure to observe these precautions may lead to serious injury (crushing or shearing) if the carriage moves during routine maintenance. l Maintain a safe distance from the area behind the Y-bar.
  • Page 14 To Ensure Safe Use l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from moving parts. • Do not bring your face, hands, or any other body parts close to or into the Y-bar belt. l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from the cable carrier section, and do not place any objects on top.
  • Page 15 To Ensure Safe Use l Do not look directly at the UV-LED. • Avoid looking directly at the UV-LED. Take special care when working while seated as the carriage will be roughly at eye level. l Maintain a safe distance while the carriage is operating. •...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power

    Connecting the Power Connecting the Power The printer requires a large power supply and must be powered directly from the switchboard. Customers must complete any electrical work before the printer is carried in. • Always connect the machine to a switchboard with grounded polarity. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 17 Connecting the Power Attach the allowable types of crimp terminals to the live, neutral, and ground wires (L, N, G). • The sheath must be stripped off the wires to a length that is appropriate for the crimp terminal type you are using.
  • Page 18 Connecting the Power Tighten the cable glands with a wrench and secure to the power supply BOXR side. • Check to confirm that the cable glands do not move once they have been secured. Secure the live and neutral wires of each cable to the terminal block, and then attach the ground wire to the protective ground screw hole indicated by the ground symbol.

  • Page 19: Notes On Handling Ink Or Any Other Liquid Used With The Machine

    Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth. • Use only genuine Mimaki Engineering anti freezing liquid. Use of other anti freezing liquid may cause failures of the cooling unit.

  • Page 20: Ink Specifications

    • 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. Ink Specifications Item Details Type UV curing ink (MIMAKI product) Color Cyan (C) Light cyan (Lc) Magenta (M) Light magenta (Lm)

  • Page 21: Restrictions Concerning The Expiration Date Of Ink Used In The Machine

    Notes on Handling Ink or Any Other Liquid Used with the Machine Item Details • Ink quality may deteriorate if stored outside these conditions. Restrictions Concerning the Expiration Date of Ink Used in the Machine Example: When the expiration date is April 20xx •...

  • Page 22: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Installation Precautions • Do not install the machine in locations where open flames are present. • Do not place vases, potted plants, cups, cosmetics, containers of chemicals or water, or small metal objects on top of the machine. There is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire if liquids or items drop inside the machine.

  • Page 23: Installation Space

    Installation Precautions Installation Space Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media: Item JFX600-2531 At least 7,400 mm (not exceeding 5,400 mm) Width At least 7,600 mm (not exceeding 5,600 mm)

  • Page 24: Adjuster Feet

    Installation Precautions Adjuster Feet Before turning the machine on, ensure that the adjuster feet are firmly secured. If adjuster feet are loose, the machine may move during printing, resulting in injuries. • Do not remove the floor plate (made of resin, color: gray). The floor plate helps to evenly distribute the weight of the machine.

  • Page 25: Warning Labels

    Warning Labels Warning Labels Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels. If any of the warning labels become dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels.
  • Page 26 Warning Labels Order code Label Details M909381 Be careful of moving parts. M903330 Wear safety glasses and gloves while working. M906115 Be careful of moving parts. M902663 Be careful of moving parts. M905980 Be careful of UV light. M919074 M909385 Do not stand or sit on the machine.
  • Page 27 Warning Labels Order code Label Details M905624 Be careful of current leakage. ([PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CURRENT] = 13.2 mA.) M917898 There is more than one power supply switch. Turn off all three switches when turning off the power to prevent the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 28 Warning Labels...

  • Page 29: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Preparing the RIP PC........3 8 Carriage ............. 32 Setting up an Ethernet connection....3 8 Capping station .......... 32 Installing the Mimaki Driver ......4 7 Ink Status Lamp ......... 32 Installing RIP Software......... 4 7 Signal tower light........33 Obtaining Color Profiles .......

  • Page 30: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.1 Part Names and Functions Name Overview Y-bar The Y-bar is equipped with a carriage. This part moves over the table to print. Table Print area. The table secures the media under vacuum pressure. "Load the media."(P. 65) Cable carrier (Y-bar) Ink tubes and other parts are routed through the cable carrier.
  • Page 31 The ink bottle is inserted here to supply ink to the print head. "Replacing Ink"(P. 50) 13 Touch panel The touch panel is used to control the machine. "Mimaki Printer Controller"(P. 112) • How to operate the touch panel – Tap: Select a function. – Long tap: Select multiple jobs.

  • Page 32: Carriage

    Chapter 1 Before Use Carriage The carriage incorporates print heads that discharge ink, a UV-LED lamp for curing UV ink, and a jam sensor that stops the carriage in case of media jamming. Printing occurs as ink is ejected while traversing left and right.

  • Page 33: Signal Tower Light

    Chapter 1 Before Use Color Status Overview No error Green Illuminated Ink is being supplied (no error) Flashing One of the following errors has occurred: Printing is possible. • INK NEAR-END • Ink has expired (1 months passed) Illuminated One of the following errors has occurred: Printing is not possible. •...

  • Page 34: Light Curtain

    Light curtain mode selection The JFX600-2531 is equipped as standard with a light curtain mode selector switch. Two different modes are available to suit operating requirements. • In mode 2, operation continues even when a person or obstruction is detected by the light curtain in order to improve operation performance.

  • Page 35: System Configuration

    • Do not use a web browser if the control PC is connected to the Internet. Using a web browser may create security risks. • Do not install any software other than that specified by Mimaki on to the control PC. Do not use other than for the MPC. Installing other software may cause serious problems, such as preventing the product from starting up and preventing printing.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Local Network

    Chapter 1 Before Use Connecting to a Local Network Connect the machine (control PC) and RIP PC via a local network or direct LAN cable to enable jobs (RIP data) to be easily imported. Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into place. l Machine (control PC) and RIP PC configuration The machine can be connected using one of the following two methods: •...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Before Use • If the indicators are not illuminated, insert the LAN cable until it clicks into place. [LINK/ACT] [SPEED] Status Overview SPEED Green Linked via 10GBASE-T Yellow Linked over a connection other than 10GBASE-T LINK/ACT Flashing green Data is being sent and received.

  • Page 38: Preparing The Rip Pc

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.3 Preparing the RIP PC Setting up an Ethernet connection Network Sharing and Configuration For Windows10 On the RIP PC, open the Windows start menu and click [Settings]. Select [Network & Internet]. Under the "Change your network settings" section, select [Network and Sharing Center].
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Before Use Select [Private], [Guest or Public], or [Domain]. • The selection items may vary depending on the network configuration. Please contact your network administrator. Select [Turn on network discovery] and click [Save changes]. Restart the PC for RIP to apply the settings. For Windows11 On the RIP PC, open the Windows start menu and click [Settings].
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Before Use Select [Network & Internet]. Select [Advanced Network Settings].
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Before Use Select [Advanced Sharing Settings]. Select [Network Private], [Public Network], or [Domain Network]. • The selection items may vary depending on the network configuration. Please contact your network administrator. Turn [Network Discovery] to "On". Restart the PC for RIP to apply the settings. Setting up an Ethernet connection For Windows10 On the RIP PC, open the Windows start menu and click [Settings].
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Before Use Select [Network & Internet]. Select [Change adapter options]. Right-click [Ethernet], and then select [Properties]. • If there are multiple [Ethernet] icons, select the properties for the port you wish to use. • The names may vary depending on the PC.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Before Use On the Networking tab, select the [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] item, then click [Properties]. Configure the network settings. • Configure the network according to the network settings of the control PC. • For more information regarding the network settings of the control PC and RIP PC, contact your network administrator.
  • Page 44 Chapter 1 Before Use Check the Explorer display. • Check whether two folders, [HotFolder] and [SharedJob], are displayed. If they are displayed, configuration is complete. For Windows11 On the RIP PC, open the Windows start menu and Select [Settings]. Select [Network & Internet].
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 Before Use Click [Ethernet]. • If there is more than one [Ethernet], open the properties of the port to be used. • The names may vary depending on the PC. Select [Edit] of [Other adapter options].
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 Before Use Select the [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] on setup item, then click [Properties]. Configure the network settings. • Configure the network according to the network settings of the control PC. • For more information regarding the network settings of the control PC and RIP PC, contact your network administrator.

  • Page 47: Installing The Mimaki Driver

    [JFX600-2531] > [Driver/Utility] Install the MIMAKI driver. Installing RIP Software The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). Install RasterLink. • The following icon appears on the PC desktop once the software has been installed. • For more information, refer to the RasterLink installation guide.

  • Page 48: Setting Up Rip Software

    Chapter 1 Before Use Setting Up RIP Software The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). Launch RasterLink. • The [Printer Management] screen appears. • To add a new model, launch RasterLink, then select [Environment] > [Printer Management]. Register JFX600-2531.

  • Page 49: Ink Replacement Method

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.4 Ink Replacement Method When Ink Near End is Displayed Ink levels are low. We recommend replacing with new Ink bottle as soon as possible. Note that ink may run out during printing. You can check which Ink bottle must be replaced in INK STATUS on touch panel. "INK STATUS"(P.

  • Page 50: Replacing Ink

    Chapter 1 Before Use Ink type Cap type • Primer ink [Cap B] • LUS120 ink • LH100 ink • LUS150 ink [Cap C] • LH100 ink • Primer ink Replacing Ink l RemoveInk bottle Rotate the lever on the tank section from left to right. •...
  • Page 51 Chapter 1 Before Use • The O-rings fitted to the bottle caps may become detached when removing ink bottles. Refit the O-ring if it becomes detached. Soak up any ink droplets on the ink bottle caps. • Use a wipe filter to soak up ink droplets and prevent dripping. Wipe filter Wipe off any ink on the bottle caps with paper towel.
  • Page 52 Chapter 1 Before Use l PrepareInk bottle Shake the Ink bottle to the left and right slowly at least 20 times. • Tighten the ink bottle lid securely, then shake the bottle slowly from left to right to ensure that the ink moves inside, holding the ink bottle lid with a recommended wipe.
  • Page 53 Chapter 1 Before Use • Wipe off any ink or maintenance liquid remaining on the ink bottle or bottle cap. Otherwise there is a risk of ink leakage due to loosening of the ink bottle cap. • Check to confirm that there is no foreign matter, such as paper towel scraps or dust, adhering to the ink bottle caps.
  • Page 54 Chapter 1 Before Use l SetInk bottle The order of Ink bottle to be set depends on the ink set you are currently using. Check the ink slot numbers, then insert the correct color Ink bottle. Ink set Ink distribution 4-color, W, Cl, Pr 4-color, 2W, 2Cl 4-color...
  • Page 55 Chapter 1 Before Use • Once the ink bottle is mounted, use up the ink as quickly as possible. Insert a new ink IC chip into the slot on the ink supply unit. • Insert the ink IC chip with the metal side facing up. Inserting it in the wrong way may cause failure of the machine or damage the ink IC chip.
  • Page 56 Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 57: Chapter 2 Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing This chapter This chapter describes printing procedures and settings. Print Process ...........58 Head Cleaning..........8 4 Using the toggle print function ......61 Correcting the Dot Position ......8 6 Setting the toggle print mode ..... 62 Feed Correction..........8 7 Setting the default print area ......

  • Page 58: Print Process

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.1 Print Process Setting Up RIP Software "Installing the Mimaki Driver"(P. 47) (required first time only) "Installing RIP Software"(P. 47) (required first time only) Obtaining Color Profiles "Setting up an Ethernet connection"(P. 38) (required first time only) Set up the control PC and RIP PC on the same local network.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Printing "Load the media."(P. 65) FF origin position FR origin position (Y: 0 mm, X: 2040 mm) (Y: 2,500 mm, X: 3,340 mm) Rear table (B table) 670 mm 2040 mm 675 mm 670 mm Up to 0.8 mm Front table (A table) 670 mm...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Printing Clean the head to clear malfunctioning nozzles. "Head Cleaning"(P. 84) Adjust the dot position for bi-directional printing. "Correcting the Dot Position"(P. 86) In this case, the dot position correction value is -4.0 Import the job (RIP data) into MPC. "Preparing a Job (RIP Data)"(P.

  • Page 61: Using The Toggle Print Function

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.2 Using the toggle print function The print area can be split into two sections, allowing the area to be toggled for each print. This enables the media to be positioned for one area while the other area is being printed, reducing the time taken for setting up the media.

  • Page 62: Setting The Toggle Print Mode

    Chapter 2 Printing l FF origin method Position Area Print origin Front Front right of front area Rear Front right of rear area Media setting position Front Position the media using the media guide hole at the front right of the front area. Rear Position the media using the media guide hole at the front right of the rear area.

  • Page 63: Setting The Default Print Area

    Chapter 2 Printing Tap [Toggle print] > [Mode]. Select the mode, then tap [SET]. Mode Overview Full board • Disables the toggle print function. • Prints combining the two tables as a single table. FF mode • Prints by specifying the front or rear table for each job. •...
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Printing Tap [Toggle print] > [Default print area]. Select the print area, then tap [SET].

  • Page 65: Load The Media

    Media l Media handling precautions • Use Mimaki-approved media to ensure consistent high-quality printing. • Protect media from dust when stored. Otherwise print quality may be reduced. • When storing standard-size media rolled up, store with the coated surface facing out.

  • Page 66: Load The Media

    Chapter 2 Printing Load the media. Supported Media Thickness 0.0 mm to 60.0 mm (default value 0.0 mm) • Be careful to avoid dropping heavy media on the table. Disregarding this precaution may impair the precision of the table surface and affect print quality. Load the media on the table.

  • Page 67: Rear Table

    Chapter 2 Printing Open the suction valves needed for the size of the media used. View from rear Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose Hose...
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Printing • For more information on the suction area, see below. FF origin position FR origin position (Y: 0 mm, X: 2040 mm) (Y: 2,500 mm, X: 3,340 mm) Rear table (B table) 670 mm 2040 mm 675 mm 670 mm Up to 0.8 mm Front table...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Printing Tap the button corresponding to the range for which the vacuum is to be operated. • The vacuum turns on or off for the range selected. • When [Full] is selected, the vacuum turns on or off according to the current operating status. Vacuum operating status Vacuum operation after selecting [Full] All areas off...
  • Page 70 Chapter 2 Printing l Using the positioning pins Guide holes are provided on the table surface for inserting the positioning pins. Attach the included positioning pin to adjust the position at which media is loaded. Rear side 10 mm Positioning pin (included) 30 mm For the positioning pin 250 mm...

  • Page 71: Setting The Media Origin

    Chapter 2 Printing l Using the origin stickers The origin stickers can be used at positions on the table where you wish to load the media. The origin stickers are useful when using thin media. Affix the origin stickers at the corners of the media as required for loading the media.
  • Page 72 Chapter 2 Printing Tap the mode button for the required toggle print mode. • Select the media origin type to be set. Mode Print method Printing on front table • FF mode • FR mode Front Printing on rear table with FF mode Rear - FF Printing on rear table with FR mode Rear - FR...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Printing Move the LED pointer to the preferred position. • You can change the origin by entering a value. Tap [Apply] after the screen indicates the measured value. • The measured value is applied to the mode selected. •...
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 Printing Tap [End]. Tap [X] in the upper right to close the dialog box. Entering a Value to Set the Origin From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SETTING 2]. Tap [Media] > [Media origin]. • A dialog box appears. Enter the origin for the toggle print mode.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Printing Tap [SET].

  • Page 76: Registering The Media Thickness

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.4 Registering the Media Thickness Set media thickness as follows: Item Automatically register media thickness. "Measuring Automatically"(P. 76) Manually register media thickness. "Entering Values Manually"(P. 77) Measuring Automatically Check beforehand • Is media loaded? "Load the media."(P. 65) From QUICK MENU on the touch panel, tap [Measure media thickness].

  • Page 77: Entering Values Manually

    Chapter 2 Printing Move the carriage to the position of the media and tap [Measure]. • After performing the measurement, a measured value confirmation dialog will appear. Tap [Yes]. • There may be a measurement error of about ±0.1 mm. Select the thickness setting corresponding to the toggle print mode.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Printing From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SETTING 2]. Tap [Media] > [Media thickness / Head gap]. • A dialog box appears. Enter the media thickness for the thickness setting corresponding to the toggle print mode. • Tap [-] / [+] to enter the value. •...

  • Page 79: Setting The Head Gap

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.5 Setting the Head Gap Set the height from the media to the print head nozzle surface. • Use 1.5 mm as the head gap. With inkjet printers, if the gap between the print and media increases, the ink droplets may vaporize before they reach the media. Vaporized ink will adhere to the print head nozzle surface, media, and cooling fan filter.

  • Page 80: Test Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.6 Test Printing Print a test pattern to confirm that the ink prints correctly. Perform head cleaning if you observe any ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection). "Head Cleaning"(P. 84) Check beforehand • Is media loaded? "Load the media."(P.

  • Page 81: Checking White Ink Discharge

    Chapter 2 Printing Printing Layout and Direction You can change the printing layout and direction. From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SETTING 1]. Tap [Internal pattern] > [Auto print origin shift]. • A dialog box appears. Internal pattern Set the print position for printed patterns used in test printing or for correcting the dot position.
  • Page 82 Chapter 2 Printing Tap [[TEST PATTERN]] > [User] > [TestPattern]. Select [TestDraw for SP check], then tap [Print]. • Test printing starts. • The origin shift direction settings are fixed in the "Scan direction". Check the print results. Good example Bad example Nozzle deflection Nozzle clogging...

  • Page 83: Ejection Failures

    Chapter 2 Printing Ejection Failures Typical examples of ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) are as shown below. In order to prevent printing in such a state, check whether the ink has been properly ejected regularly before printing. • The default values (recommended values) are set for auto maintenance to keep the print head in good condition.

  • Page 84: Head Cleaning

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.7 Head Cleaning The following head cleaning methods are available. Choose the method based on test results. Item Details Soft If the print shows a bent line (nozzle deflection) Normal If the print shows a missing line (nozzle clogging) Hard If soft cleaning and normal cleaning fail to resolve ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 Printing • Do the following if head cleaning fails to resolve ejection failures such as nozzle clogging or deflection: "Wiper Cleaning"(P. 136) "Cap Rubber Cleaning"(P. 138) "Ink fillup (Print head)"(P. 163) "Cleaning the Print Head Nozzle Surface"(P. 164)

  • Page 86: Correcting The Dot Position

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.8 Correcting the Dot Position Changing the media and print head height will also alter the dot positions. Correct the drop position to suit the type of media used. Image defects (e.g., overlaid lines or blurred images) will result if the drop position is not properly corrected.

  • Page 87: Feed Correction

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.9 Feed Correction Changing the feed correction value can correct the feed amount during printing. • As the feed amount is adjusted during the manufacturing process, the feed correction value does not need to be changed from "0" normally. Use this function if there are significant image quality problems such as visible banding streaks between passes.
  • Page 88 Chapter 2 Printing Enter the correction value. • Tap [-] / [+] to enter the value. • Correction value: -10.000 mm to 10.000 mm • Use the [Numeric keypad] to enter your specified value. (1) Tap • A dialog box appears. [Enter] (2) Enter the preferred value, then tap [Enter].

  • Page 89: Preparing A Job (Rip Data)

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.10 Preparing a Job (RIP Data) The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). The method for importing jobs (RIP data) into the the machine (control PC) differs depending on the output port settings ( "Setting Up RIP Software"(P.
  • Page 90 • From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SYSTEM] > [System information] to display the serial number on the browser screen at right. Select the image data to print. (1) Select [File] > [Open]. (2) Select the desired image data, then click [Open]. • If multiple printers are registered, select JFX600-2531 in "Printer Name".
  • Page 91 Chapter 2 Printing Select the image data imported. • The image is displayed in the tab for JFX600-2531 selected in "Printer name". Check the settings and alter as necessary. • Specify the following settings by clicking the function icons shown on the right-hand side of the screen: (General Print): Specifies settings like enlargement/reduction and number of copies.
  • Page 92 Chapter 2 Printing • From MENU on the touch panel, tap [PRINT] > [JOB LIST] > [SharedJob]. • If a job is not displayed, tap the refresh button. When saved to [HotFolder] Saving data in [HotFolder] starts printing immediately. • [QUICK MENU] > [Continuous print] setting –...

  • Page 93: With Output Port Set To [File]

    Chapter 2 Printing • Up to 100 jobs can be saved to [HotFolder] by default. If the number exceeds 100 jobs, the oldest jobs in the print history are deleted. The number of jobs that can be saved can be changed as follows: "Setting 2 Menu"(P.
  • Page 94 • If multiple printers are registered, select JFX600-2531 in "Printer Name". Select the image data imported. • The image is displayed in the tab for JFX600-2531 selected in "Printer name". Check the settings and alter as necessary. • Specify the following settings by clicking the function icons shown on the right-hand side of the screen: (General Print): Specifies settings like enlargement/reduction and number of copies.
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Printing Specify the destination and save the job (RIP data). Saving to an External Hard Drive (e.g. USB Flash Drive) Save the job (RIP data) stored on the RIP computer to an external hard drive. • "Creating RIP Data"(P. 93) Connect the external hard drive into the machine (control PC).

  • Page 96: Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.11 Printing Check beforehand • Is media loaded? "Load the media."(P. 65) • Did you set the media thickness? "Registering the Media Thickness"(P. 76) • Did you set the head gap? "Setting the Head Gap"(P. 79) Repositioning the UV-LED Unit Loosen the screws on both sides of the carriage and slide the UV-LED unit as needed for the colors and spot colors you wish to print.

  • Page 97: Uv-Led Assistance Scan

    Chapter 2 Printing Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position Front Rear Two layers Rear 2nd layer: 1st layer: Front 2nd layer: 1st layer: Rear 2nd layer: 1st layer: l 6-color, 2W Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position (mm) Single layer Front Front Two layers...

  • Page 98: Starting Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing Assistance scan Overview – The MPC job status screen changes to [Additional scan] during assistance scan. • Assistance scan is not used at the print end section. • There may be variations in total light levels between the print end section and other parts, resulting in quality differences due to hardening variations.
  • Page 99 Tap [Print]. • Printing starts once the machine receives the job. Check printing progress in the print status area. "Mimaki Printer Controller"(P. 112) • Print speeds may differ for the same image data, depending on the width of the medium loaded, print origin position, and resolution.
  • Page 100 Chapter 2 Printing Name Overview Over print Set the number of layers in overprinting. Print direction Set to print unidirectionally or bidirectionally. Scan speed Set the carriage scanning speed. MAPS* Set whether to use Auto or Presets 1 to 3 ( "Setting 1 Menu"(P.
  • Page 101 Chapter 2 Printing Select the table to be printed on from [Print Area]. Icon Print area Front (FF mode) Rear (FF mode) Automatic (FF mode) Front (FR mode) Rear (FR mode) Automatic (FR mode) Tap [Print]. • Printing starts for the print area selected.

  • Page 102: Pausing Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing • The toggle print mode and print area set for each job can be checked in queued jobs. • The job status box indicates the print area for the job displayed. • When the print area is set to Automatic, the printing position can be checked from the next print area.

  • Page 103: Stopping Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing Tap [Resume]. • Printing resumes. Stopping Printing Tap [Stop] to cancel printing. • After cancellation, the carriage returns to the station. • Any subsequent jobs are displayed in the print status area. To resume printing, tap [ Resume].

  • Page 104: Printing Using Nozzle Recovery

    Nozzle recovery is a function that is useful when nozzle clogging cannot be resolved for specific nozzles. When nozzle recovery is enabled in Mimaki Printer Controller (MPC), if a nozzle is determined to be "nozzle clogging" in the nozzle check, normal nozzles are used supplementarily during printing.
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Printing Tap [Nozzle Recovery] > [Nozzle check]. • A dialog box appears. • [Nozzle check] is selected for [Test type]. Set [Nozzle judge condition] to the number of clogged nozzles used to determine nozzle clogging. • Up to 64 nozzles per color can be set. Tap [EXEC].
  • Page 106 Chapter 2 Printing Tap [Nozzle Recovery] > [Nozzle check before print]. • A dialog box appears. (1) Nozzle check before print: Default is "Off" Setting to "On" performs nozzle checking using the set [Interval]. (2) Interval page: Default is "30" After the set number of prints, nozzles are checked before printing the next job.
  • Page 107 Chapter 2 Printing • Pages : The sequence of events from print preparation to print completion and carriage return to the station is counted as one page. For this reason, for some multi-layer printing jobs and 2.5D jobs, the number of pages is counted up for each layer printed. •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 2 Printing • Using this function does not change the time required for printing. • If the print conditions are set to the minimum number of passes in the RIP software, the nozzle recovery function will be disabled. • Recovery functions during image printing when nozzle recovery has been registered and enabled, but recovery will not be applied to print patterns such as test printing and dot position correction.
  • Page 109 Chapter 2 Printing From MENU on the touch panel, tap [MAINTENANCE]. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Tap [Nozzle recovery] > [Nozzle recovery confirmation message]. Tap [Display setting] to enable it.
  • Page 110 Chapter 2 Printing l Nozzle recovery confirmation message details A confirmation message is displayed before the start of printing to continue with nozzle recovery when certain conditions apply. There are three different patterns for the confirmation messages, as follows: (1) For print conditions in which nozzle recovery does not apply →...

  • Page 111: Chapter 3 Settings (Mpc)

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) This chapter This chapter describes various functions of the MPC (Mimaki Printer Controller). Mimaki Printer Controller .......112 Setting 1 Menu ..........1 23 Screen structure........112 Setting UV illuminance presets and default Checking the default values ..... 115 ..............

  • Page 112: Mimaki Printer Controller

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) 3.1 Mimaki Printer Controller MPC software is used to operate and control the JFX600-2531. The Mimaki Printer Controller is installed on the control PC. The touch panel is used for MPC operations. Screen structure Item Overview PRINTER STATUS Machine status is indicated by icons.
  • Page 113 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Item Overview QUICK MENU Shows frequently used menus. (quick menu area) • (Continuous print): Prints jobs continuously. • (JOG operation): Moves the carriage.Setting the Media Origin • (Measure media thickness): Automatically register media thickness. "Registering the Media Thickness"(P. 76) •...
  • Page 114 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) l Icon display Icon Overview Remaining ink levels are indicated graphically and as percentages. A blue warning icon appears in the lower right if ink runs low. Very little ink remains. Have new ink ready. A yellow warning icon appears in the lower right if ink runs out or ink errors occur. Printing is not possible.

  • Page 115: Clearing Alarms

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Clearing Alarms Tap [DETAIL]. • Displays all current errors. Resolve the cause of the error. • "Problems Causing Messages to Appear"(P. 169) Tap [CLEAR ALARM]. • This clears the error. • If this does not clear the error/alarm, your response may be incorrect or inadequate. Check the alarm details once again and take corrective action.

  • Page 116: Print Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) 3.2 Print menu Set print conditions/settings for the media used. Item Overview Job status area Displays a job thumbnail and print status. • : Pause the job currently being printed. • : Resume printing. • : Cancel printing. Browser area List print jobs.

  • Page 117: Maintenance Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) 3.3 Maintenance Menu This menu is used for machine maintenance. Item Overview Cleaning Print a test pattern to clean the heads in case of ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection). "Head Cleaning"(P. 84) Cleaning Three types of head cleaning are available. Choose the method based on test results. Ink fillup (Print Fills the ink to resolve ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
  • Page 118 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Item Overview • Nozzle clogging judgment condition: Set the number of clogged nozzles used to determine nozzle clogging. Up to 64 nozzles per color can be set. The next print will not start if "nozzle clogging" is detected during continuous printing. Nozzle Performs nozzle recovery automatically if nozzle clogging is detected.

  • Page 119: Nozzle Check Before Print

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Item Overview Replace parts Displays replacement instructions for components requiring periodic replacement. Replace The machine maintains a count of the number of wiping cycles. Once the specified Wiper value is reached, "0605 REPLACE WIPER" will appear in SYSTEM ALARM on the touch panel.
  • Page 120 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Tap [Nozzle Recovery] > [Regist nozzle recovery]. • A dialog box appears. Name Overview Nozzle image Displays an image corresponding to the nozzle recovery table. • Clogged nozzle locations flash red. Nozzle recovery table This allows the details in the nozzle image and nozzle recovery table to be filter narrowed down by specifying particular conditions.
  • Page 121 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Print and register nozzle check pattern The procedure for manual nozzle recovery registration is as follows: From MENU on the touch panel, tap [Print]. Tap [Test pattern] > [User] > [Nozzle Check], then tap the job of the color for nozzle recovery. Tap [Print].
  • Page 122 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Update the nozzle recovery table with the print results. (1) Set the filters as follows: • [Color]: Color for nozzle recovery registration • [Result] ALL (2) Refer to the nozzle numbers for the clogged nozzle locations in the print results on the nozzle recovery table, then tap the [Status] row to set to [Abnormal].

  • Page 123: Setting 1 Menu

    • Work change: Set to On to move the Y-bar to the view (evacuation) position and to turn the vacuum off. Auto vacuum • Displayed only when the blower is connected. • Set the vacuum strength. MAPS* MAPS: Mimaki Advanced Pass System...
  • Page 124 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Item Overview • This function disperses the boundaries between passes to make feed streaks between passes less visible. • Altering MAPS may alter the color. This function may be less effective with certain types of images. MAPS preset Register a preset of your choice.

  • Page 125: Setting Uv Illuminance Presets And Default

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Item Overview • Origin shift direction: Set the print direction. : Scan (horizontal) direction : Feed (vertical) direction Origin shift • Y margin: Sets the scan (horizontal) direction margin. margin • X margin: Sets the feed (vertical) direction margin. Feed Comp.
  • Page 126 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Tap the Illuminance Preset setting which you want to change from [Illuminance Preset4 setting] to [Illuminance Preset8 setting]. • A dialog box appears. • [Illuminance Preset1 setting] to [Illuminance Preset3 setting] are fixed and cannot be changed.
  • Page 127 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Tap [UV illuminance] > [Default UV illuminance]. • A dialog box appears. Tap [Auto] or select one of the presets. Tap [SET].

  • Page 128: Setting 2 Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) 3.5 Setting 2 Menu Set various operation-related settings. Item Overview Media Set information about media. Perform carriage operations and set media size and thickness. operation Measure Automatically measure media thickness. media "Measuring Automatically"(P. 76) thickness Media origin Enter the media origin position.

  • Page 129: History Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) 3.6 History Menu Shows the machine's maintenance history and other information. Item Overview Maintenance Shows maintenance history. Alarm Shows the system alarm history. Print Shows the print history. Controller Shows the MPC operation history.

  • Page 130: System Menu

    Displays the QR code used to view the support video. Alarm list Shows a list of error codes. Service maintenance mode This mode is exclusively for use by Mimaki representatives. Power Controls power to the machine and the control PC. "Power Supply"(P.

  • Page 131: Turning On The Power

    Chapter 3 Settings (MPC) Tap [POWER] > [ Shutdown System]. • The control PC shuts down. Turn off the main power for the machine. • The main power supply is located on the left side of the machine. Turning On the Power Set the machine’s main power supply to the [|] side.
  • Page 132 Chapter 3 Settings (MPC)

  • Page 133: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter To ensure years of precise performance, maintain the machine periodically based on frequency of use. Read the maintenance precautions thoroughly before maintaining this product. Maintenance Precautions ......134 Consumable Item Replacement ..... 1 51 Wiper Replacement ........1 51 Maintenance Timing ........135 Carriage Filter Replacement ......

  • Page 134: Maintenance Precautions

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.1 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 135: Maintenance Timing

    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 136: Performing Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.3 Performing Maintenance Ink Maintenance If ink constituents are sedimented, the ink density may become uneven. We recommend shaking the Ink bottle periodically to keep printing consistent. UV ink: once a month. White ink: once a day. l Shaking the Ink bottle Shake the Ink bottle to the left and right slowly at least 20 times.
  • Page 137 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the wiper. • Hold the lugs on both sides 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 138: Cap Rubber Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Reattach the wiper at the original position. Tap [Complete] > [Finish] once cleaning is complete. Cap Rubber Cleaning The cap rubber keeps the print head nozzle surface from drying out. Continuing to use a dirty cap may affect ink take-up and lead to ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).

  • Page 139: Ncu Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance From MENU on the touch panel, tap [MAINTENANCE]. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Tap [Weekly maintenance] > [Weekly station maintenance]. • The carriage moves over the table. Clean the wiper tray. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid.

  • Page 140: Carriage Underside Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance From MENU on the touch panel, tap [MAINTENANCE]. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Tap [Daily maintenance] > [Daily station maintenance]. • The carriage moves over the table. Clean the NCU. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid.
  • Page 141 Chapter 4 Maintenance Slide the maintenance cover on the left side of the Y-bar. • Lift the lever and slide it to the left. Maintenance cover Lever Clean the UV-LED lamp. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid.

  • Page 142: Waste Ink Draining Channel Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • Never touch the print head nozzle surface. Once cleaning is complete, slide the maintenance cover on the left side of the Y-bar to close Maintenance cover Lever • Make sure the maintenance cover is returned to the correct position. Tap [Complete] >...

  • Page 143: Exterior Cleaning (E.g., Cover, Y-Bar, )

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Table Cleaning • Turn off the main power supply before carrying out maintenance. Continuing to use while dirty will cause dried ink and attached dust to rub against the head nozzle surface, and lead to ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection). •...

  • Page 144: Periodic Lubrication Of The Lm Blocks

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out. • Be careful to prevent liquids from getting inside the table. Do not allow liquids to get inside the machine.

  • Page 145: Using The Grease Gun

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • The grease gun is provided in accessory box 2. The items included are as shown below. Either the KTC CG-400 or Yamada Corporation CH-400 is provided. • [Required tools] (1) Grease gun (CG-400 or CH-400) (2) Hydro chuck nozzle (HSP-2) (3) Grease (Alvania Grease: EP2 or Gadus S2V220 2) (4) Gloves Using the grease gun...

  • Page 146: Usage Procedure

    Chapter 4 Maintenance l Usage procedure Attach the hydro chuck nozzle to the grease gun. Hydro chuck nozzle Load the grease (400 g cartridge) into the grease gun. (1) Remove the grease gun head. Grease gun head (2) Insert the grease cartridge. Grease cartridge (3) Slide back the grease case.
  • Page 147 Chapter 4 Maintenance • When mounting the grease in the cartridge case, pull the chain ring and secure the chain lock. Release the chain lock when in use. Chain ring Chain lock groove Push the grease gun nozzle up vertically against the lubrication point, then pull the handle to dispense the grease.

  • Page 148: Lubrication Procedure

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Lubrication procedure Open the maintenance wizard in the MPC. (1) Opening using [Maintenance] > [Other maintenance] > [Grease up X-LM block] (2) Opening the wizard from a notification message Tap [OK] in the window displayed. • The carriage moves all the way to the rear. Once the carriage has moved all the way to the rear, a window is displayed with the greasing instructions.
  • Page 149 Chapter 4 Maintenance Check to confirm that this is the greasing window, then lubricate the four LM blocks. LM block mounting positions Machine rear Machine front • Push the grease gun on to the grease nipples to lubricate. (Greasing guide: 2 pushes) •...
  • Page 150 Chapter 4 Maintenance • Check to confirm that there are no obstructions on the route for moving the carriage all the way to the front. Check to confirm that there are no obstructions, then tap [OK]. • The carriage automatically moves to the front. (This takes about 30 seconds.) Once the carriage has moved all the way to the front and the following appears, tap [OK].

  • Page 151: Consumable Item Replacement

    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. • When disposing of consumable items, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

  • Page 152: Carriage Filter Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Mount a new wiper. Tap [Complete] > [Finish] once replacement is complete. • The wiper usage count is reset. Carriage Filter Replacement Check the mist filters and replace if very dirty. • Turn off the main power supply before carrying out maintenance. Remove the carriage filter covers.

  • Page 153: Flushing Filter Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Flushing Filter Replacement The machine counts the amount of ink used in flushing. When a specified value is reached, SYSTEM ALARM will appear on the touch panel. Use this as a guide for replacing the flushing filter. From MENU on the touch panel, tap [MAINTENANCE].

  • Page 154: Bottle Ink Wipe Filter Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the NCU ink-receiving pan. • Slide forward to remove. Remove the ink pad from the NCU ink-receiving pan. Ink pad Clean the NCU ink-receiving pan. Install a new NCU ink pad. Install the NCU ink-receiving pan. •...

  • Page 155: Waste Ink Tank Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wipe filter case. Install new wipe filters. Waste Ink Tank Replacement Ink used during head cleaning and other processes is collected in the waste ink tank at the lower right of the machine. The machine uses a sensor to monitor the waste ink tank weight. When the weight sensor reacts, "0666 WASTE INK TANK FULL"...
  • Page 156 Chapter 4 Maintenance Grasp the handle of 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 the container or wipes to which ink or other liquid is attached, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

  • Page 157: Refilling Cooling Water (Mixed With Antifreeze)

    Refill the cooling unit tank with cooling water mixed with antifreeze (1 part antifreeze to 2 parts water). Filling requires about 830 ml of the antifreeze mixture per tank. • Use only genuine Mimaki Engineering anti freezing liquid. Use of other anti freezing liquid may cause failures of the cooling unit.
  • Page 158 Chapter 4 Maintenance Confirm the tank number to be refilled and tap [OK]. • The buzzer begins to sound. Remove the caps for water supply and air purging. • *1: For water supply Cap • *2: For air purging Cap *1 (For water supply) *2 (For air purging) Inject the mixture of water and antifreeze.

  • Page 159: Bottle Cap Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Bottle Cap Replacement Replace approximately once a year. For information on the replacement procedure, refer to "Replacing Ink"(P. 50). • 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 160 Chapter 4 Maintenance...

  • Page 161: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter This chapter describes corrective actions for troubleshooting and messages on the display. Troubleshooting..........162 The light-blocking cover comes off.... 1 67 The power does not turn on..... 162 Touch panel operation is not possible..1 68 Printing is not possible.

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting For information on troubleshooting, refer to this chapter. Refer to the Mimaki website (https://mimaki.com/ support/) for frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the machine and customer support videos. If the recommended corrective action does not resolve the problem, contact your local dealer or our service office.
  • Page 163 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Symptom / Points to check Corrective action Perform the procedure described in "Wiper Cleaning"(P. 136). Perform the procedure described in "Cap Rubber Cleaning"(P. 138). Perform the procedure described in "Carriage Underside Cleaning"(P. 140). Perform the procedure described in "Correcting the Dot Offsetting occurs during bidirectional Position"(P.
  • Page 164 • Allow only personnel trained by Mimaki engineers to clean the head nozzle surface. Allowing those without adequate training to clean nozzle surfaces may result in head failure. • Use only the supplies specified by Mimaki. Cleaning with other products may cause print head wear.
  • Page 165 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Slide the maintenance cover on the left side of the Y-bar. • Lift the lever and slide it to the left. Maintenance cover Lever The nozzle surface is cleaned. • Gently press a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance fluid against the nozzle surface for about 10 seconds.

  • Page 166: A Pressure Error Occurred

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A pressure error occurred. Depending on the usage environment and machine service life, the pressure controlled by the machine may exceed the range. If a pressure error occurs, adjust the pressure as soon as possible to restore normal conditions.

  • Page 167: The Ink Has Leaked

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Release the pressure. • Turn the negative pressure adjustment screw to the positions shown below. Screw for adjusting positive pressure Turn the adjustment screw to this position. Screw for adjusting negative pressure Turn the negative pressure adjustment screw to adjust pressure. •...

  • Page 168: Touch Panel Operation Is Not Possible

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Insert the lug on the other side while pushing in toward the first hole in Step 1. Touch panel operation is not possible. Points to check Corrective action Are any objects such as tape or Touch panel operation may not be possible if objects such as tape or labels affixed to the touch panel labels are attached to it.

  • Page 169: Problems Causing Messages To Appear

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.2 Problems Causing Messages to Appear If a problem occurs, the buzzer will sound and a message will appear in SYSTEM ALARM on the touch panel. Take appropriate measures based on the message. If a message is displayed again even after you take the recommended corrective action, contact your local dealer or our service office.
  • Page 170 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 016E Main PCB V3R3B • A problem was detected with the main PCB power supply circuit. 0171 NEW HEAD CONNECT • New head connection detected. 0172 Main PCB Q6 Check • A problem was detected •...
  • Page 171 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 01A3 PCB DRV2 • DRV PCB 2 could not be detected. 01A4 PCB DRV3 • DRV PCB 3 could not be detected. 01AE PCB CIO2 • CIO PCB 2 could not be detected.
  • Page 172 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 0404 Y CURRENT • An overcurrent was detected in the Y motor. 0405 STATION ERROR • The station was close to • Turn off the control PC, and then turn exceeding its movement off the main power supply of the limit.
  • Page 173 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 0526 IONIZER ION LEVEL • The amount of generated • Refer to the operation manual for the ions was reduced due to ionizer and clean the electrode fouling and abrasion of the probes.
  • Page 174 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 0556 Y LIMIT SENSOR • The carriage has • Contact your local dealer or our exceeded the operating service office. range in the Y direction. 0557 Light curtain detects • The light curtain was Remove the obstacle from the light curtain detection area.
  • Page 175 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe If this error continues to be displayed after restarting, insert the supplied ink IC into the new ink bottle. 0607 CAP CLEANING • It was time to clean the • From the touch panel, go to cap.
  • Page 176 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 061F POSITIVE PRESS • Positive pressure control After the function has finished, reapply the pressure. CONTROL could not be initiated. If this message reappears, contact your 0620 POSITIVE PRESS NOT • Proper positive pressure dealer or our service office.
  • Page 177 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 0646 INK IC ALREADY • The machine detected • Insert the ink IC supplied with the USED that the ink IC from new ink bottle. previously used ink was inserted. 064C NCU ERROR •...
  • Page 178 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe • Turn off the control PC, then turn off the main power. Wait briefly before turning the control PC and the main power back on. 0707 Head heater break • The head heater is •...
  • Page 179 Wait briefly before turning the control PC and the main power supply back on. If this message – JFX600-2513: 36 V reappears, contact your local dealer – JFX600-2531: 42 V or our service office. 0B17 PCB SLDT • The slider T PCB detected...
  • Page 180 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe 0B18 PCB PUMP3 • PUMP3 PCB could not be detected. 0B25 HDC DIRECTION • Scan control error 0B27 HD LOGIC FUSE • Problem detected with print head control PCB 0B28 HD DRIVER FUSE 0B29 HD VLT ERR 0B35...
  • Page 181 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action numbe C111 Print data transmission • A communication error • Turn off the control PC, then turn off error was detected between the the main power. After confirming that control PC and firmware. the LAN cable on the rear of the control PC is properly connected, turn the power back on.

  • Page 182: Collecting Logs

    – Load USB list: Tap if a particular external hard drive is not listed. • Cloud Storage: Saves log data directly to Mimaki cloud storage. – Set the period for which you want to retrieve data: Up to 180 days of log data can be set.
  • Page 183 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting l Saving Log Data to an External Hard Drive Save the logs to an external hard drive, and send the data to our service engineers by e-mail or other means. • Please contact our service engineers if the log data volume is excessive. Connect an external hard drive to the machine (control PC).
  • Page 184 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Tap [Get Data]. • The log data is uploaded to the cloud storage platform. • If it is the first time using this service, the [Cloud Settings] and [ConsentFormDialog] dialog boxes will appear. [Cloud Settings] dialog box (1) Select the following check box: •...

  • Page 185: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter This chapter describes the machine specifications. Specifications ..........186 LICENSE Library ..........1 88...

  • Page 186: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Specifications Item JFX600-2531 Print head Type On-demand piezo head Specifications 16 heads (4 staggered, 4 in-line array) Resolution Y: 600dpi, 1,200dpi X: 600dpi, 1,200dpi Ink set 4-color C, M, Y, K 4-color, 2W, Cl, Pr C, M, Y, K, 2W, Cl, Pr...
  • Page 187 Chapter 6 Appendix Item JFX600-2531 Temperature range 20 to 25 °C in which accuracy is guaranteed Temperature Not more than ±10 °C/h gradient Dust 0.15 mg/m (typical office) Maximum operating 2000 m altitude External Width (W) Max. 5,400 mm dimensions Depth (D) Max.

  • Page 188: License Library

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.2 LICENSE Library Mimaki printer Firmware Copyright @2020 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. All rights reserved. This product contain open source software listed in the tables below. Component License StarterWare for ARM® based TI Sitara Processors BSD-TI The following license terms and conditions shall apply to the open source software listed in the table above: BSD-TI Copyright (C) 2010 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/...
  • Page 189 Index Index Adjust negative pressure .......................... 118 Adjust positive pressure .......................... 118 Alarm ................................ 112 Alarm list............................... 130 Antifreeze mixture ............................ 157 Apply change.............................. 120 Auto Maint.............................. 117 Auto vacuum .............................. 123 Bi-direction adjustment value .........................  86, 128 Bi-directional adjustment ........................ 86, 128 Bottle cap .............................. 51, 53 Browser area .............................. 116 Cable carrier .............................. 30 Cap ............................... 135, 138...
  • Page 190 Index Detailed Job Information .......................... 99 Disclaimers ............................... 5 Distance correction............................ 130 Document .............................. 130 Ejection failures .............................. 83 Emergency stop switch .......................... 30 Error List ............................... 130 Exection times .............................. 99 Flushing (Standby) ............................ 117 Flushing filter .............................. 153 Folder ................................ 116 Foot switch .............................. 31 HDD disk space............................ 130 Head Cleaning.............................. 84 Head maintenance ........................ 118, 140, 164 History .............................. 112, 129...
  • Page 191 MAPS* .............................. 100, 123 Measure ................................. 77 Measure media thickness.......................  76, 113, 128 Media............................ 65, 78, 79, 128 Media origin .............................. 128 Media suction valves ............................ 31 Media thickness.............................. 76 Media thickness / Head gap ...................... 78, 79, 128 MENU ................................ 112 Mimaki driver .............................. 47 MIST FILTER.............................. 152...
  • Page 192 Index MPC.............................. 35, 112, 116 MPC user's guide ............................ 130 Name ................................ 126 NCU.............................. 32, 135, 139 NCU ink pad .............................. 153 Network setting............................. 128 Nozzle Check ............................... 119 Nozzle check before print .......................... 117 Nozzle image.............................. 120 Nozzle recovery table ...........................  120 Nozzle recovery table filter ...........................  120 Nozzle Recovery .......................... 117, 118 Numeric keypad ......................... 74, 78, 88, 104 Operation manual ............................ 130...
  • Page 193 Index RasterLink .......................... 47, 48, 89, 91, 94 Reboot System ............................. 130 Reference guide ............................ 91, 94 Refill cooling water .......................... 118, 157 Refresh ................................. 123 Regist nozzle recovery .......................... 118 Removable disk .............................. 93 Replace flushing filter ...........................  119 Replace NCU absorbent .......................... 119 Replace parts .......................... 119, 151, 153 Replace waste ink tank ........................
  • Page 194 Index Test pattern ............................ 82, 116 Test printing............................ 80, 113 Tool ................................ 130 Touch panel.............................. 31 Unit ................................ 128 UV conditions ............................... 123 UV illuminance ............................. 100, 126 UV-LED lamp ............................ 135, 141 UV-LED Unit .............................. 96 Cleaning ............................... 113 Version ................................. 130 View position .......................... 103, 113, 128 Warning Labels .............................. 25 Waste ink tank .......................... 30, 135, 155 Weekly maintenance ........................
  • Page 195 Operation manual March, 2025 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D203830-12-07032025...
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