Page 1 You can also download the latest manual from official website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D203878-10 Original instructions...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.3 Connecting a PC to the Product .......... 35 Using a LAN Cable ................ 35 Using a USB Cable................ 36 1.4 System Configuration ............. 37 Installing the Mimaki Driver.............. 38 Installing RIP Software ............... 38 Obtaining Color Profiles.............. 38 Setting Up RIP Software.............. 38 1.5 Ink Replacement Method............
Page 3 2.2 Selecting the Platens .............. 51 Holding the platens ................ 51 Selecting cloth media platens ............. 52 Selecting paper media platens ............ 53 2.3 Attaching the Ink-Receiving Pan Spacers ...... 54 2.4 Adjusting Print Head Height............ 56 2.5 Preparing the Tension Roller .......... 58 Adjusting the torque limiter ..............
Page 4 4.2 Maintenance Methods ............ 121 Maintenance Items and Timing............ 121 Ink Maintenance ................ 122 Cap Rubber Cleaning ............... 122 Carriage Underside Cleaning ............ 123 Wiper Cleaning ................. 124 NCU Cleaning................... 126 DAS (Automatic Correction Function) Sensor Cleaning .... 127 Ink-Receiving Pan Spacer Cleaning .......... 128 Ink Slope Cleaning................
Page 5 6.2 Options ................. 177 Relay Box .................. 177...
Page 6: 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 and TxLink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
Page 7 Use of this product in residential areas may cause harmful interference. If so, the user is responsible for rectifying such interference. • Use only the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to the machine. Use of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations.
Page 8: To Ensure Safe Use
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 9: 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 turn off the breaker. Continuing to use the machine under these conditions may result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
Page 10: Power Supply Precautions
To Ensure Safe Use l Power supply precautions • Do not damage or modify the power cable. Do not place heavy objects on, heat or stretch it. Doing so may damage the cable, leading to electric shock or fire. • Do not use the power cable if it is damaged or broken or if the core wire is exposed. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
Page 11: Disposing Of The Product
To Ensure Safe Use 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. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Page 12: Notes On Handling Ink Or Any Other Liquid Used With The Machine
Thoroughly read them and make sure you understand the contents. • Be sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS) before use. https://mimaki.com/supply/sds/ • Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with the machine.
Page 13: Ink Specifications
• Printing is disabled if a different ink IC chip is used. Ink Specifications Item Tx330-1800 Type Special Sublimation Transfer Special Dye Sublimation Ink Special Pigment Trasnfer Ink Ink Sb411 (Mimaki Sb420 (Mimaki Engineering TP410 (Mimaki Engineering Engineering product) product) product) Color Blue (BL)
Page 14: Restrictions Concerning The Expiration Date Of Ink Used In The Machine
Notes on Handling Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine Restrictions Concerning the Expiration Date of Ink Used in the Machine Example: When the expiration date is April 20xx • May 20xx: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible. •...
Page 15: Installation Precautions
Installation Precautions Installation Precautions • Do not install the machine in a place close to fire. • Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, containers containing cosmetics, chemicals or water, or small metal items on or close to the machine. If they enter the machine, there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
Page 16: Installation Space
Installation Precautions Installation Space Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media: l Tx330-1800 Size Tx330-1800 At least 4,230 mm (3,230 mm) Width At least 2,965 mm (965 mm) Depth Height...
Page 17: Safety Interlocks
Safety Interlocks Safety Interlocks The machine is equipped with interlocks to ensure safety during use. Printing will abort if you open the covers while printing is underway. The RIP data will need to be resent. • Safety interlock locations...
Page 18: Warning Label
Warning Label Warning Label Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels. If any of the warning labels becomes dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels.
Page 19 Warning Label Order code Label Details M910931 Beware of opening and closing parts. Injury may result if hands become trapped. M907833 Indicates dangerous moving parts. M903330 Wear safety glasses and gloves while working. M905811 Indicates dangerous moving parts. M907935 Indicates dangerous live parts. M918910 Indicates dangerous moving parts.
Page 20 Warning Label...
Page 21: Chapter 1 Before Use
Using a USB Cable ........3 6 Carriage ............. 25 System Configuration ........3 7 Station ............25 Installing the Mimaki Driver ......3 8 Platen ............25 Installing RIP Software......... 3 8 Platen holder ..........26 Obtaining Color Profiles ....... 3 8 Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers ....
Page 22: Part Names And Functions
Chapter 1 Before Use 1.1 Part Names and Functions Front Name Overview Ink cartridge Each tank contains an ink of a particular color. Platen Print area. "Platen"(P. 25) Pinch roller The pinch rollers and grit rollers are used to grip and feed the media. "Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers"(P.
Page 23 Chapter 1 Before Use Name Overview 15 Platen holder Used to store the platen detached when printing on cloth media. "Platen holder"(P. 26) 16 Take-up reversing bar Stabilizes tension of wound roll media. 17 Take-up tension bar Adjusts tension of wound roll media.
Page 24: Rear And Right Side View
Chapter 1 Before Use Rear and Right Side View Name Overview Clamp lever Linked to the clamp lever at the front. Media Sensor Detects whether media is present. "Media Sensor"(P. 27) Blowing fan Blows air to dry ink after printing. Exhaust fan BOX Discharges air for holding down the media.
Page 25: Carriage
Chapter 1 Before Use Carriage The carriage includes a print head for ejecting ink, and a jam sensor for stopping the carriage when media clogs. Printing occurs as ink is ejected while traversing left and right. Station The station includes a cap for preventing the print head nozzle surface from drying out, and a wiper required for print head maintenance.
Page 26: Platen Holder
Chapter 1 Before Use Platen holder When printing on cloth media, the platen is removed and stored in the platen holder. [Platen storage location] Platen holder Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers The pinch rollers and grit rollers are used to grip and feed the media. Pinch roller Grit roller When the machine is not in use, raise the clamp lever to separate the pinch rollers from the grit...
Page 27: Media Sensor
Chapter 1 Before Use Media Sensor The media sensor detects the presence/absence of media. The sensor must be covered by the media to detect the media width. Two sensors are located on top of the pre-cover (at the rear). [Rear view] Media Sensor...
Page 28: Power Supply Switch
Chapter 1 Before Use Power Supply Switch l Main power switch This is located at the rear on the right-hand side of the product. Main power switch • 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 29: Operating Panel
Chapter 1 Before Use Operating Panel This is used to control the product and make/change settings. xxxx TEST PRINT MENU REMOTE CLEANING Name Overview Display "Display"(P. 30) [SEL] key Selects the function for the corresponding [FUNCTION] key. [FUNCTION] key Used for test printing, head cleaning, and editing settings. "[FUNCTION] key"(P.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Before Use Display SETUP 1 MENU mode <setting type number> Connected cable type Head height Detected media width 1620mm PRINT POST 35°/40° 40°/40° Ink status TEST PRINT Function name assigned to MENU REMOTE CLEANING [FUNCTION] key MENU mode Four menu modes are available.
Page 31 Chapter 1 Before Use [FUNCTION] key This section describes the functions and roles assigned to the [FUNCTION] key. Icon Overview Displays the various menu screens. "Setup"(P. 105) Displays maintenance functions such as test printing and cleaning. Switches from LOCAL mode to REMOTE mode. Displays adjustment functions such as feed adjustment and drop position adjustment.
Page 32: Connecting The Power Cable
Chapter 1 Before Use 1.2 Connecting the Power Cable Check to confirm that the main power supply is turned off. Connect the cable band to the machine. Connect the power cable to the inlet of the machine. Secure the power cable to the cable band. •...
Page 33: Turning Off The Power
Chapter 1 Before Use Press the [END/POWER] key to turn on power. • The firmware version appears on the display, and the initial operation is executed. The machine will then enter the Media Select mode, and is ready for use. [END/POWER] key Turn on the power for the connected PC.
Page 34 Chapter 1 Before Use • 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). This increases the risk of ejection failures (such as nozzle clogging or deflection).
Page 35: Connecting A Pc To The Product
Chapter 1 Before Use 1.3 Connecting a PC to the Product Connect the machine to the RIP PC. The following cables can be used: "Using a LAN Cable"(P. 35) (Recommended) "Using a USB Cable"(P. 36) When using the USB cable •...
Page 36: Using A Usb Cable
USB Connection Precautions • When connecting more than one Tx330-1800 to a PC – If the PC has more than one USB port, try connecting to a different USB port to check whether the product is correctly recognized.
Page 37: System Configuration
Chapter 1 Before Use 1.4 System Configuration Use RIP software to request to print data created using applications like Illustrator or Photoshop. [Ethernet connection] RIP-PC Receiving Print Data Generating RIP Data [Local network] Preparing RIP Data Print request...
Page 38: Installing The Mimaki Driver
Internet. For more information, refer to "Installing Profiles" in the RasterLink Series installation guide. https://mimaki.com/download/software.html [RasterLink Series used] > [Manuals] • Color profiles for Mimaki RIP software (RasterLink) are available on the Mimaki website. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html [Tx330-1800] > [Profile] Setting Up RIP Software The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink).
Page 39 Chapter 1 Before Use Register Tx330-1800. (1) Click [Add]. (2) Set the specifics for Tx330-1800. • Model: Select the model. For models using normal ink sets, select [Tx330]. For models using hybrid ink sets, select [Tx330-Hybrid]. • Color: Select the ink set filled.
Page 40: Ink Replacement Method
Chapter 1 Before Use 1.5 Ink Replacement Method When Ink Near End is Displayed Ink levels are low. We recommend replacing with new ink as soon as possible, because the ink packs are nearly empty. Printing is still possible but continuous printing is not, and some maintenance functions such as cleaning are disabled.
Page 41: Replacing Ink
Chapter 1 Before Use Replacing Ink Ink replacement procedure l Removing Ink Eco-cases Push down the lever on the pedestal, and remove the ink Eco-case. Open the ink eco-case, then remove the ink pack. Remove the ink IC chip.
Page 42 Chapter 1 Before Use Wipe off any ink adhering to the ink eco-case opening. • Check to confirm no foreign matter such as dust or paper towel matter is adhered to the opening. If foreign matter is present, this may block the ink path and lead to leakage. •...
Page 43 Chapter 1 Before Use Shake the ink pack to the left and right slowly at least 20 times. • Shake the bottle slowly from left to right to ensure that the ink moves inside, holding the ink pack opening with a paper towel. Repeat •...
Page 44 Chapter 1 Before Use l Mounting the ink The order of the ink eco-cases to be set varies depending on the ink set you are currently using. Check the ink slot numbers, then insert the correct color ink eco-cases. Ink set Ink positions Sb420 (4-color) Sb420 (6-color)
Page 45 Chapter 1 Before Use Insert the new ink IC chip into the ink IC chip slot. • 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 46 Chapter 1 Before Use...
Page 47: Chapter 2 Printing
Chapter 2 Printing This chapter This chapter describes printing procedures and settings. Print Process ...........48 Test Printing ............. 9 3 Changing the Layout Direction for Test Selecting the Platens........51 Printing ............9 3 Holding the platens ........51 Ejection Failures .......... 9 4 Selecting cloth media platens ....
Page 48: Print Process
Chapter 2 Printing 2.1 Print Process Selecting the Platens "Selecting the Platens"(P. 51) Attaching the Ink-Receiving Pan Spacers "Attaching the Ink-Receiving Pan Spacers"(P. 54) • This is performed when printing on cloth media. Turn on the power. "Turning On the Power"(P. 32) [END/POWER] key Connect a RIP PC to the machine.
Page 49 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the height adjustment lever to suit the media. "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P. 56) High Height adjustment lever Changing the Wiper Change the wiper to suit the print head height. Changing the Wiper Prepare the tension roller. "Preparing the Tension Roller"(P.
Page 50 Chapter 2 Printing Check the state of the print head nozzles. "Test Printing"(P. 93) Good example Bad example Nozzle Deflection Nozzle clogging Clean the head to clear malfunctioning nozzles. There are three different head cleaning methods. Choose the head cleaning method based on test print results.
Page 51: Selecting The Platens
Chapter 2 Printing 2.2 Selecting the Platens The Tx330-1800 supports printing on both cloth media and paper media (decalcomania paper). Select the specific platens to suit the media being used. • Be sure to turn off the main power before switching the platens.
Page 52: Selecting Cloth Media Platens
Chapter 2 Printing Selecting cloth media platens If the removable platens are attached, switch to the platens for use with cloth media as follows: l Procedure Open the front cover. Remove the left and right media holders from the platen (one on each side). Lift up the removable platens.
Page 53: Selecting Paper Media Platens
Chapter 2 Printing Selecting paper media platens l Procedure Open the front cover. Remove the left and right cloth holders (one on each side). • Move toward the maintenance space to remove them. • Remove the ink-receiving pan spacer, if fitted. Remove the removable platens from the platen holder.
Page 54: Attaching The Ink-Receiving Pan Spacers
Chapter 2 Printing 2.3 Attaching the Ink-Receiving Pan Spacers • This is performed when printing on cloth media. • Be sure to attach the ink-receiving pan spacers to prevent the media from being made dirty by the ink mist when printing. l Ink-receiving pan spacer attachment and removal procedure Move the cloth holders to the left and right sides.
Page 55 Chapter 2 Printing Guidelines for attaching the ink-receiving pan spacers • Select so that the width of the ink-receiving pan spacers is not narrower than the width of the image being printed. • Adjust the number of spacers to ensure a margin of at least 10 mm from both the left and right edges of the image.
Page 56: Adjusting Print Head Height
Chapter 2 Printing 2.4 Adjusting Print Head Height Adjust the height of the print head according to the thickness of the media you are using. Range Gap between print head and platen 3.0 mm (default setting) Low-Middle 4.0 mm Middle 5.0 mm Middle-High 6.0 mm...
Page 57 Chapter 2 Printing • Check the head height indicated on the display. Readjust the height using the height adjustment lever if it is not at the set height. SETUP 1 Head height 1620mm PRINT POST 35°/40° 40°/40° TEST PRINT MENU REMOTE CLEANING...
Page 58: Preparing The Tension Roller
Chapter 2 Printing 2.5 Preparing the Tension Roller • This is performed when printing on cloth media. Adjusting the torque limiter The tension roller is fitted with a torque limiter. Turn the torque limiter adjustment nut to adjust the force with which the roller turns.
Page 59: Setting Up The Fabric Roller
Chapter 2 Printing 2.6 Setting Up the Fabric Roller When printing on to coarse cloth, ink remaining on the back of the cloth may adhere to the tension roller and dirty the cloth media. Attaching the fabric roller helps to prevent the cloth media from becoming dirty by removing any ink adhering to the tension roller.
Page 60 Chapter 2 Printing Wind cloth around the fabric roller. (1) Align the cloth with the roller. Fabric roller (2) Secure the cloth to the roller with adhesive tape. Tape (3) Wind the cloth around the roller, then secure with adhesive tape. Attach the fabric roller with the cloth wound on it.
Page 61: Loading The Media
Media l Media handling precautions • Use Mimaki-approved media to ensure consistent high-quality printing. • Assign at least two persons to load roll media. (Assign up to six persons to this task depending on the media weight.) •...
Page 62: Take-Up Unit
Chapter 2 Printing Take-up unit Use the switch on the take-up unit to change the media take-up direction. Direction selector switch On/off button Name Overview Direction Up (reverse) Taken up with the printed surface inside selector switch Down (forward) Taken up with the printed surface outside On/off button Activates/deactivates take-up.
Page 63 Chapter 2 Printing Attach the torque limiter. (1) Insert the torque limiter. Torque limiter (2) Attach the torque limiter so that the surface is flush with the end of the take-up/feeding unit shaft, as shown. • Efficient media take-up is not possible unless the end of the shaft and the torque limiter surface are flush.
Page 64 Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting the torque limiter The left and right take-up units are fitted with a torque limiter. Turn the torque limiter adjustment nut to adjust take-up tension. When adjusting the torque limiters, be sure to adjust to the same torque for both the left and right take-up units. Mid (recommended) Adjustment nut Torque scale...
Page 65 Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting tension bar weight Various types of media are available which feature a variety of thread thicknesses and are woven in different ways. Even with the same media, elasticity varies depending on pretreatment and other factors. To ensure correct tension when printing on such diverse media, the take-up/feeding tension bar must be weighted correctly using tension bar weights and weight-adjustment springs, and reversing bars must be mounted in the correct positions.
Page 66 Chapter 2 Printing • For reference, this chart shows the combined effect of counterweights and weight-adjustment springs. Weight with counterweights attached (each side) No spring Top-mounted No spring Bottom-mounted Green spring Top-mounted Green spring Bottom-mounted Blue spring Top-mounted Blue spring Bottom-mounted Tension bar weight [N]...
Page 67 Chapter 2 Printing Attaching weight-adjustment springs Loosen the screw and remove the bracket holding the weight-adjustment shaft. Screw Weight- adjustment shaft bracket Pull out the weight-adjustment shaft. • Rotate the hole on the weight-adjustment shaft sideways, then raise the tension bar. Weight-adjustment shaft Remove the weight-adjustment spring currently attached.
Page 68 Chapter 2 Printing With the hole of the weight-adjustment shaft facing the side, insert the shaft and push the bracket all the way in. Hole Tighten the screw. Attaching counterweights for tension bar weight adjustment • If the counterweights shown below are included (28 weights, 50 g each), they can be attached as follows.
Page 69 Chapter 2 Printing Removing the roll media after printing l Procedure Cut the media. • Use scissors or the like to cut away the printed portion. • With paper media, be careful to avoid paper cuts from the cut edge. Use the switch on the take-up unit to take up the printed media.
Page 70 Chapter 2 Printing Using media edge guides Adjust the media edge guide positions to suit the roll media diameter. Media diameter Distance between media edge guide and media edge Not more than ⌀120 mm 1 mm ⌀121 mm to ⌀160 mm 3 mm ⌀161 mm to ⌀200 mm 5 mm...
Page 71: Feeding Unit
Chapter 2 Printing Feeding unit The switches on the feeding unit can be used to change the media feed direction. Direction selector switch On/off button Name Overview Direction Up (reverse) • To feed media printed on the inner surface, using the tension bar selector switch •...
Page 72: Loading Rolls Of Cloth Media
Chapter 2 Printing Loading Rolls of Cloth Media Rolls of cloth media can be loaded on the printer with or without using tension bars. The media is detected as you load it. • Use the cloth media platen. • When loading the media in the center, use the take-up extension cable. •...
Page 73 Chapter 2 Printing Attach reversing bars to suit the media you will load. • To stabilize feeding-side tension, attach reversing bars at suitable positions for the media you will load. • Recommended positions are shown below. If the media is loose or vertically wrinkled with the reversing bars in these positions, refer to P.
Page 74 Chapter 2 Printing Loosen the screw on the right of the feeding unit and insert this side into the paper core. Adjust the feeding legs to stabilize them on the floor. • Be sure to stabilize the feeding legs on the floor to prevent feeding unit shafts from warping under the weight of loaded media.
Page 75 Chapter 2 Printing Insert the roll media into the machine. (1) Pull out enough media to reach the edge of the platen. (2) Pass the media over the feeding tension bar and reversing bars to ensure suitable tension. (3) Insert the media between the platen and the pinch rollers. •...
Page 76 Chapter 2 Printing Open the front cover and pull out the edge of the roll. (1) Open the front cover. (2) Raise the clamp lever on the front of the machine. • Before raising the clamp lever, hold the media in place to prevent it from slipping back toward the feeding side.
Page 77 Chapter 2 Printing Make sure the media is loaded correctly on the feeding side, then press the Enter key. • The feeding tension bar is activated to detect and adjust media tension on the feeding side. • If the media is not detected, raise the clamp lever and repeat this process from step 9. Secure the media on the take-up unit.
Page 78 Chapter 2 Printing Press the take-up unit switch to take up the media a little, about one revolution. Direction selector switch On/off button (1) Take up the media by setting the take-up direction selector switch at left and then pressing the on/off button at right to activate it.
Page 79 Chapter 2 Printing Close the front cover and press [ENTER]. • The take-up tension bar is activated to detect and adjust media tension on the take-up side. • After media detection on the take-up side, the media take-up diameter is detected. •...
Page 80 Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting the cloth holders Adjust the height of the stainless steel plates to suit the cloth thickness. Remove the cloth holders. • Slide the cloth holders to the edge of the platen and remove them. Loosen the knob screws and adjust the plate height to suit the cloth thickness. Knob screws •...
Page 81 Chapter 2 Printing l Adjustment if media is too taut Make the wrap angle smaller. This will decrease media tension. Loading roll media without using tension bars Follow these instructions to load media without using tension bars. When setting media, read the following notes carefully.
Page 82: Loading Roll Media (Transfer Paper)
Chapter 2 Printing Load the media on the feeding side. • Follow steps 4–8 in "Using the tension bars"(P. 72). • The tension bar on the feeding side must be moved temporarily. 1) Hold the tension bar against the back of the main unit.
Page 83 Chapter 2 Printing • Replace the direct-connection unit on the feeding/take-up unit with an included torque limiter. "Replacing the direct-connection unit/torque limiter"(P. 62) • Continuous printing without tension bars is limited to about 10 m. For continuous printing longer than 10 m, use tension bars to load the media. The media path when loading paper media (transfer paper) is shown in the following figure.
Page 84 Chapter 2 Printing Load the media on the feeding side. • The tension bar on the feeding side must be moved. 1) Hold the tension bar against the back of the main unit. Feeding-side tension bar Roll media 2) Load the roll media. 3) Return the tension bar to the original position.
Page 85 Chapter 2 Printing Ensure that the roll media is uniformly loaded, then lower the clamp lever. • Lightly pull the media in a few areas and make sure that it has been pulled out uniformly, then lower the clamp lever. Use the media holders to hold the media in place lightly.
Page 86 Chapter 2 Printing Select how tension bars will be used, which is based on how the media is loaded. • In this case, select OFF. (DL: direct-connection unit, TL: torque limiter, --: unit off) • Press to select OFF, then press the [ENTER] key. SELECT USE TENSION-BAR FEEDING&TAKE-UP TL/TL...
Page 87: Loading Leaf Media (Cloth Media)
Chapter 2 Printing Loading Leaf Media (Cloth Media) Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. • Different platens are used for cloth and paper media. Make sure that the correct platen is installed.
Page 88 Chapter 2 Printing Close the front cover. • Set the media straight. • Only use leaf media that has some stiffness. Because the take-up unit is not used with leaf media, the printing surface of flimsy media may not be flat, which may cause it to jam. •...
Page 89: Loading Leaf Media (Transfer Paper)
Chapter 2 Printing Loading Leaf Media (Transfer Paper) Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. • Different platens are used for cloth and paper media. Make sure that the correct platen is installed.
Page 90: Registering The Media
Chapter 2 Printing • When loading media, align the right edge with the groove on the platen. Placing media farther right than the groove will make it rise up if it moves obliquely, which may damage the head. • An error message (MEDIA SET POSITION R) is displayed if media is misaligned to the left or right of the standard position.
Page 91 Chapter 2 Printing Select [Unregistered]. Media selection ● PVC 1300 mm ○ Tarpaulin 1600 mm ○ Unregistered ○ Unregistered ○ Unregistered Select the media type. Media Type ● Decalcomania paper (thin) ○ Decalcomania paper (mid) ○ Decalcomania paper (thick) ○ Cloth/fabric ○...
Page 92 Chapter 2 Printing l Media optimization settings Optimizing the settings sets the various items as follows, depending on media type: Settings Default Decalcoman Decalcoman Decalcoman Cloth Synthetic ia paper ia paper ia paper paper (thin) (mid) (thick) MAPS Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto...
Page 93: Test Printing
Chapter 2 Printing 2.8 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. 95) [For Sb411 ink] Head 1 Head 1 Head 2 Head 2 [For Sb420 ink]...
Page 94: Ejection Failures
Chapter 2 Printing Check the print results. 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. Nozzle Deflection Nozzle clogging Ink drips...
Page 95: Head Cleaning
Chapter 2 Printing 2.9 Head Cleaning The following head cleaning methods are available. Choose the method based on test results. Cleaning is not possible when the [Ink Near End] or [Ink End] errors are displayed. Replace with new ink. "Replacing Ink"(P.
Page 96: Feed Correction
Chapter 2 Printing 2.10 Feed Correction Changing the media may affect the feed amount due to various factors, including the weight and thickness of the media and whether the take-up unit is used. Correct the drop position to suit the type of media used. Image defects (e.g., dark or light streaks) will result if the feed is not properly corrected.
Page 97 Chapter 2 Printing Correcting the Media Feed During Printing You can also correct the media feed amount in REMOTE mode or during printing. Press [ADJUST] in REMOTE mode or during printing. Enter the correction value, then press the [ENTER] key. •...
Page 98: Correcting The Drop Position
Chapter 2 Printing 2.11 Correcting the Drop Position Changing the media and print head height and temperature changes around the print head will also alter the drop 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 99 Chapter 2 Printing Enter the correction value, then press the [ENTER] key. • Correction value: -40 to 40 • If the lines do not coincide when the correction value is within the range -40 to 40, the print head height may have been improperly adjusted. Adjust the print head height. "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P.
Page 100: Preparing Rip Data
(2) Select the desired image data, then click [Open]. • If multiple printers are registered, select Tx330-1800 in "Printer Name". Select the image data imported. • The image data is added in the tab for Tx330-1800 selected in "Printer Name".
Page 101 (2) Select "Immediate Print" or "RIP and Print", then click [Start]. • Media width must be reacquired after replacing media. (1) Select the tab for Tx330-1800 in the main window. (2) Click (Update the printer status) in the Printer tab.
Page 102: Printing
Chapter 2 Printing 2.13 Printing Check beforehand • Was the print head adjusted? "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P. 56) • Is media loaded? "Loading the Media"(P. 61) • For roll media, is the rear roll media free of sagging? • When using the take-up unit, was the media mounted on the paper core of the take-up unit? Loading the Roll Media •...
Page 103: Starting Printing
Starting Printing Send the RIP data from the PC. • "Preparing RIP data"(P. 100) • If the message "Attention20A Driver version" appears, install the latest Mimaki driver. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html Start printing. • Printing starts once RIP data is received. [Number of passes]...
Page 104: Stopping Printing (Data Clear)
Chapter 2 Printing Stopping Printing (Data Clear) On the LOCAL mode screen, select [DATA CLEAR]. LOCAL width:1340mm ADJUST DATA CLEAR Press the [ENTER] key to clear the received data. • The receive buffer is cleared.
Page 105: Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 3 Setup This chapter This chapter describes the [MENU] functions. Media Setting Menu ........106 Function Setting Menu ........1 14 Maintenance Menu ........109 Environment Setting Menu ......1 16 Registering Nozzle Recovery....112 Machine Status Menu........1 18 Nozzle Check ........... 113...
Page 106: Media Setting Menu
* The available resolutions vary according to the model. External Heater ON/OFF Turns the external heater on or off. MAPS: Mimaki Advanced Pass System MAPS4 This function disperses the boundaries between passes to make feed streaks between passes less visible.
Page 107 Chapter 3 Setup Item Setting Details AUTO/ This should normally be set to "AUTO". When set to MAPS MANUAL "MANUAL", the following items are displayed: Speed 50 to 100 % Reducing speed will make streaks less visible. However, printing will be slower. Smoothing 0 to 100 % Increasing smoothing makes streaks less visible.
Page 108 Chapter 3 Setup Item Setting Details Delete MediaInfo Delete the set media information. *1. The default settings are shown underlined. *2. Settings applied if no settings can be made in the RIP software (host) or if this machine is prioritized.
Page 109: Maintenance Menu
Chapter 3 Setup 3.2 Maintenance Menu This menu is used for maintenance actions. It also lets the user perform nozzle recovery if nozzle clogging persists even after cleaning and nozzle washing. l Menu List Item Details Setting Station Maint. Moves the carriage and adjusts head height to allow station and print head maintenance and head height adjustment.
Page 110 Chapter 3 Setup Item Details Setting Length 0.1 to 30.0 to Performs nozzle clogging detection after the length set is reached 100.0 m and before the next print starts. File 1 to 30 to Performs nozzle clogging detection after the preset number of files 1,000 files has been printed and before the next print starts.
Page 111 Chapter 3 Setup Item Details Setting Reset Waste Ink Resets the waste ink tank usage count. "Replacing the Waste Tank Volume Ink Tank"(P. 154) Adjust Waste Ink Corrects the waste ink tank usage count. "When "Check Waste Volume Ink Tank" message appears"(P. 154) Tank Capacity Displays the waste ink tank capacity.
Page 112: Registering Nozzle Recovery
Chapter 3 Setup Registering Nozzle Recovery Allows other nozzles to be used for printing if maintenance actions like nozzle washing fail to resolve ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection). • Nozzle recovery can be specified for up to 20 nozzles per row. The time taken for printing remains unchanged even when nozzle recovery is set.
Page 113: Nozzle Check
Chapter 3 Setup Press the [ENTER] key once entry is complete. • Select [Maintenance] > [Nozzle Recovery] > [Test Print], then select "ON" to perform nozzle recovery and test printing. "Test Printing"(P. 93) Nozzle Check This is used to check for nozzle clogging before printing starts. Sets whether to perform maintenance functions automatically if nozzle clogging is detected.
Page 114: Function Setting Menu
Scan Host/0.0 to Sets the stop time of the carriage after each scan. 9.9 sec • The MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink) indicates this as "Pause Time per Scan". Print End Host/0 to 120 Sets the stop time after printing. The next data is printed once...
Page 115 Chapter 3 Setup Item Details Setting • The Mimaki RIP software (RasterLink) does not allow the user to specify Print End. If the machine is set to "HOST", the time will be "0". Strength AUTO/Low/ Sets the blowing fan wind strength.
Page 116: Environment Setting Menu
• This can be set when both [DHCP] and [AutoIP] are disabled. Remote Control An application (MRA: Mimaki Remote Access) is required to use the remote control function. MRA is a remote access tool installed on a computer or smartphone that allows viewing of product information and panel operation from a remote location away from the machine (within the same network segment).
Page 117 Chapter 3 Setup Item Details Setting PIN code 0000 to 9999 Enter the same PIN code as MRA. The PIN code is used for authentication between the machine and MRA. • When the machine is set to "0000", MRA can access the machine with any PIN code.
Page 118: Machine Status Menu
Chapter 3 Setup 3.5 Machine Status Menu This is used to check machine information. l Menu List Item Details Usage WIPING The number of wiping cycles is displayed. • To reset the number of wiping cycles, press the [FUNC2] key while the level is displayed.
Page 119: 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 ......120 Replacement of Consumable Item ....1 38 Consumable Item Replacement Timing..1 38 Maintenance Methods ........121 Wiper Replacement ........
Page 120: 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 121: 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 122: Ink Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 123: Carriage Underside Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 124: Wiper Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 125 Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 126: Ncu Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 127: Das (Automatic Correction Function) Sensor Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 128: Ink-Receiving Pan Spacer Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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-Receiving Pan Spacer Cleaning Remove the spacers and wash them to remove any ink adhering to the ink-receiving pan spacers, for example when replacing the media.
Page 129: Ink Slope Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance Ink Slope Cleaning • Be careful to prevent liquids from getting inside the machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. • Do not pour water directly over the ink slope. • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
Page 130: Media Sensor Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance • 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 131: Media Holder And Cloth Holder Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance Open the maintenance cover on the left side. Clean the media sensor. Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Media Holder and Cloth Holder Cleaning Continuing to use the dirty platen will prevent proper feeding of the media. It will also 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 132: Jam Sensor Detecting Plate Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 133: Platen And Platen Wire Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance Platen and Platen Wire Cleaning Continuing to use the dirty platen will prevent proper feeding of the media. It will also 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 134: Tension Roller Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance l For grit rollers Open the front cover. Raise the clamp lever. Remove any dirt from the grit rollers by gently brushing several times with a plastic brush. • Brush the entire circumference by rotating the right-hand side of the grit rollers with your fingers. Grit roller right-hand side •...
Page 135: Cover (Exterior) Cleaning
Chapter 4 Maintenance Cover (Exterior) Cleaning • Be careful to prevent liquids from getting inside the machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
Page 136 Chapter 4 Maintenance On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Select [Station Maint.] > [Custody Wash], then press the [ENTER] key. • The carriage moves over the platen. Open the maintenance cover on the right side.
Page 137 Chapter 4 Maintenance • If not, use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and drip in approximately half a capful. Close the maintenance cover, then press the [ENTER] key. • Pump tube (ink discharge channel below the cap) washing starts.
Page 138: Replacement Of Consumable Item
4.3 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 139: Wiper Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 140: Wiper Cleaner Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 141 Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 142: Cap Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 143 Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 144: Replacing The Absorber Around The Station
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 145 Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 146: Exhaust Fan Filter Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance Exhaust Fan Filter Replacement Check the exhaust fan filter condition. Replace if very dirty. Remove the exhaust fan box. • Push the tabs at the front to remove the exhaust fan box. • Replace the very dirty exhaust fan box with new one. Mount a new exhaust fan filter in the exhaust fan box.
Page 147: Pinch Roller Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the fan filter cover. • Push the fan filter cover claw outward, and pull the cover to the front. Fan filter cover Remove the filter. Blowing fan filter Mount a new filter and the fan filter cover. •...
Page 148 Chapter 4 Maintenance Raise the clamp lever. Remove the O-ring retaining the pinch rollers. O-ring • The pinch rollers are small. Be careful to avoid dropping them into the product interior. Remove the pinch rollers or the pinch roller spindle. Pinch roller Mount new pinch rollers, and secure them using the O-ring.
Page 149: Media Holder And Cloth Holder Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance Media Holder and Cloth Holder Replacement If the media holders or cloth holders become deformed and touch the carriage or print head, replace with new media holders or cloth holders. Media holder Cloth holder • Turn off the main power and unplug the power cable before replacement. l For media holders This is the procedure for replacing the left-hand media holder.
Page 150 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the media holder. Remove the sliders from the media holder. • Be careful to avoid misplacing the sliders. Mount the sliders on to the new media holder. • Engage the holes in the sliders on to the lugs on the media holder. Mount the new media holder on to the platen.
Page 151 Chapter 4 Maintenance Secure the media holder stopper with the screw. Close the maintenance covers.
Page 152 Chapter 4 Maintenance l For cloth holders Open the left and right maintenance covers. Remove the left and right cloth holders. Mount new cloth holders. • Note the orientation of the left and right cloth holders. Attach so that the screws are facing outward.
Page 153: Ink Supply Unit Ink Absorber Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 154: Waste Ink Tank Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 155 Chapter 4 Maintenance 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 156 Chapter 4 Maintenance...
Page 157: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter This chapter describes corrective actions for troubleshooting and messages on the display. Troubleshooting..........158 Problems Causing Messages to Appear ..1 63 The power does not turn on..... 158 Warning Messages ........1 63 Printing is not possible......158 Ink Error .............
Page 158: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting For information on troubleshooting, refer to this chapter. Refer to our website (https://mimaki.com/support/) for frequently asked questions (FAQs) about this product and customer support videos. If the recommended corrective action does not resolve the problem, contact your local dealer or our service office.
Page 159: Image Defects Occur
Attach the tape, taking care not to block the vacuum hole. For more information, refer to the description on transporting media on the platen. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html Image defects occur. Symptom Corrective action White streaks, blurriness, and dark Remove any paper scraps or other debris adhering to areas over which the head passes (e.g., media holders).
Page 160 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective action Is the machine installed in a location Increase the humidity by installing a humidifier or similar equipment. with low humidity? When printing continuously, also increase the refresh level during printing ( 109) or perform regular test printing to check for nozzle clogging.
Page 161 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Print Head Nozzle Washing If ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection) remain unresolved even after head cleaning ( "Head Cleaning"(P. 95)), apply nozzle wash to the print head. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. •...
Page 162: The Ink Has Leaked Out
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The ink has leaked out • If an ink leak occurs, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Then, contact your local dealer or our service office.
Page 163: Problems Causing Messages To Appear
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.2 Problems Causing Messages to Appear If a problem arises, the buzzer sounds and a message appears on the display. You can also check the local guidance. "Displaying Machine Information (Local Guidance)"(P. 31) Take the appropriate action in accordance with the content of the message. If a message reappears even after taking the prescribed action, contact your local dealer or our service office.
Page 164: Ink Error
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Corrective action High ambient temp ** ﾟC • Ambient temperatures are • Adjust ambient temperatures to too high. temperatures within the specified range. Optimum print quality may not be Low ambient temp ** ﾟC • Ambient temperatures are possible unless ambient conditions are too low.
Page 165: Error Message
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Corrective action Turn off the main power and wait a while before turning back on. "Turning Off the Power"(P. 33) Wrong Ink IC • An error occurred with the Check to confirm the ink IC chip was inserted correctly.
Page 166 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number Battery Exchange • The internal clock battery • Contact your local dealer or our is spent and must be service office. replaced. HDC SPEED • A problem was detected • Turn off the main power and wait a with the print head control.
Page 167 RIP software. parameters that do not allow printing. Driver Version • Printing is not possible • Install the latest Mimaki driver because the Mimaki driver available from: version is old. https://mimaki.com/download/ inkjet.html PCB MAIN ET •...
Page 168 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number Take-up Wrong • The take-up tension bar Check which way the take-up unit rotation direction switch is set. has not moved from the lower limit position. Check to confirm the media is loaded correctly.
Page 169 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number Station Origin • The station control origin • Contact your local dealer or our is not set. service office. Vacuum Fan Err • A problem was detected • Turn off the main power and wait a with the vacuum fan.
Page 170 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number FW/STP-MTR** • A problem was detected with the main PCB. FW/SIO Vch • A communication error was detected between the boards. FW/SIO read **** • A communication error was detected between the boards.
Page 171: System Halt
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number COM VOLT[12] • A problem was detected with the HDCE PCB voltage. SYSTEM HALT • If a SYSTEM HALT number is displayed, turn off the main power and wait a while before turning back on.
Page 172 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
Page 173: Chapter 6 Appendix
Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter This chapter describes the machine specifications. Specifications ..........174 Options ............1 77 Relay Box........... 1 77...
Page 174: Specifications
Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Specifications Item Tx330-1800 Print Type On-demand piezo head head Specifications Two staggered heads with 400 nozzles × 8 rows each Resoluti 300 dpi, 600 dpi 600 dpi, 900 dpi, 1,200 dpi, 1,800 dpi Ink Type Sb420, Sb411, TP410...
Page 175 Chapter 6 Appendix Item Tx330-1800 Media heater NCU (Nozzle clogging Provided detection) DAS (Automatic correction Provided function) *5, 6 *6, 7 Interfac Data transfer Ethernet 1000BASE-T (recommended) , USB 2.0 Hi-speed function Command MRL-V Languages English, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Korean...
Page 176 Chapter 6 Appendix Item Tx330-1800 291 kg (394 kg) Weight *1. With setup menu margins set to the minimum (5 mm) on either side. *2. External diameter and weight after winding media. *3. Free of sagging due to weight. *4. Excluding media size variation and initial loading fluctuations.
Page 177: Relay Box
2 specified as options. • The Tx330-1800 allows only one relay box (OPT-J0370 or OPT-J0407) to be connected. • The optional connection relay cable (OPT-J0512 drying fan connection kit) and the mounting bracket (OPT-01012 OPT-DsubBKT) are required when using a relay box.
Page 178 Chapter 6 Appendix Relay box 2 (OPT-J0407) Power Single-phase 100 V to 240 V AC, 30 A, 50/60 Hz, supply single-circuit main power supply specificatio Type Resistance heater or electric heater using lamp...
Page 179 Index Index Adjust Waste Ink Volume .......................... 154 Air PG ................................ 111 Auto Cleaning ............................... 110 Auto Maint............................ 22, 109, 110 Auto Power-off.............................. 115 Auto Power-on.............................. 115 Auto Remote .............................. 115 Auto-correction (DAS) .......................... 106, 164 Blowing fan .............................. 146 Cancel ................................ 29 Cap ............................ 25, 121, 122, 142 Cap absorber.............................. 144 Cap Replacement............................ 109 Capping Use Days ............................ 118...
Page 180 Index Ejection failures .................... 93, 95, 109, 112, 124, 142, 158 [END/POWER] key.......................... 28, 29, 33 [ENTER] key.............................. 29 Environment Setting Menu ........................... 116 Error................................ 29, 163 Error History .............................. 118 Exhaust fan BOX ............................ 24, 146 FCC .................................. 6 Feed Comp.......................... 31, 50, 96, 106 Feed Speed .............................. 107 Feeding unit.............................. 24, 71 Front cover .............................. 22 [FUNCTION] key ............................ 29, 31...
Page 181 Maintenance .............................. 118 Maintenance cover ............................ 22 Maintenance History............................. 118 Maintenance liquid absorber ........................ 144 Maintenance liquid cartridge .......................... 24 Maintenance Menu ............................ 109 MAPS (Mimaki Advanced Pass System) ..................... 106 Margin ................................ 115 Media................................ 61 Media cutter.............................. 22 Media Edge Guides ............................ 70 Media feed.............................. 29 Media holder......................... 121, 131, 133, 149...
Page 182 Index MENU mode .............................. 30 Mimaki driver .............................. 38 MRA (Mimaki Remote Access)........................ 116 NCU (Nozzle Check Unit).......................... 126 Network ................................ 116 NOT-READY mode ............................ 30 Nozzle Check ............................... 113 Nozzle clogging ............................ 95, 113 Nozzle Deflection ............................ 95 Nozzle Recovery .......................... 109, 112 Nozzle Wash ............................ 109, 161 Operating Panel ............................ 22, 29...
Page 183 Index Replace Wiper .......................... 109, 118, 139 Roll holder setting position label........................ 71 [SEL] key ................................ 29 Smoothing Level............................ 107 Space Btwn PP............................ 115 Space Feed Mode ............................ 115 Station .............................. 22, 25 Station Maint.............................. 109 Status lamp .............................. 29 Switching hub .............................. 35 Symbol ................................ 8 SYSTEM HALT .............................. 29 Take-up unit ............................. 22, 62 Tension roller............................ 22, 114 Test Printing ............................. 29, 93, 109...
Page 184 Index WIPING ................................ 118...
Page 185 Operation manual March, 2025 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D203878-10-17032025...

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