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Summarization of Contents
Foreword
Disclaimer and Manual Usage Guidance
Provides warranty disclaimer and guidance on reading the operation manual.
Features
Plotter Feature Overview
Details key features like 2-way printing, fabric compatibility, and interface options.
How to Read the Manual
Understanding Manual Conventions
Explains how LCD displays, keys, and symbols are presented in the manual.
Safety and Operation Guidelines
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Defines symbols like WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE used for safe operation.
General Safety Warnings and Precautions
Outlines essential warnings and precautions for safe plotter operation and handling.
Pictorial Signs and Label Locations
Illustrates pictorial signs for safe operation and shows warning label positions on the plotter.
Chapter 1 Setup
Plotter Installation and Configuration
Covers plotter installation, precautions, moving, accessory checking, and component functions.
Additional Setup Procedures
Details steps for attaching slip sheet bars, waste ink tanks, and lapel bars.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Plotter Operation Panel and Modes
Explains the operation panel, JOG keys, and different operating modes (LOCAL, REMOTE, FUNCTION).
Navigating Menus and Settings
Guides through the menu tree structure, display language, and printing from computer data.
Ink and Nozzle Maintenance
Covers nozzle condition checks, test draws, and ink head cleaning procedures.
Routine Plotter Care
Details routine maintenance, wiper and ink station cleaning, and ink replenishment.
Ink Replenishment Process
Describes how to replace ink cartridges when ink levels are low or depleted.
Chapter 3 Application Functions
Function Menu and Condition Setup
Introduces application functions and setting printing conditions using the function menu.
Print Quality and Media Configuration
Covers media handling, print quality, speed, fabric margins, and environment settings.
Ink, Cleaning, and Print Control Settings
Details ink type, auto-cleaning, print continuation, end operations, and setup reset.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Functions
Plotter Maintenance Overview and Preparation
Introduces plotter maintenance, function menu, and steps before starting maintenance.
Core Maintenance Procedures
Details functions like LIST, DATA DUMP, PRINTadjust, station cleaning, wiper, nozzle, drain wash, storage wash.
Head, Ink, and Fabric System Servicing
Covers head height, ink filling, ink type changes, head selection, fabric checks, and routine cleaning.
System Configuration and Information
Explains machine naming and displaying plotter information.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Initial Troubleshooting Steps
Provides steps to resolve issues like no power or printing without error messages.
Image Quality and Fabric Issues
Addresses problems with image quality, lines, displacement, and fabric handling issues.
Error Message Resolution Guide
Lists common error messages and their corresponding corrective measures for quick resolution.
Chapter 6 Ink Guidance
Ink Handling and Emergency Measures
Provides guidance on handling ink safely and emergency measures for exposure or ingestion.
Printing Procedures by Ink Type
Outlines printing procedures for sublimation dye ink and textile pigment ink.
Ink Recipes and Application Details
Details pre-treatment, post-treatment, and specific recipes for sublimation and pigment inks.
Appendix
Technical Specifications
Lists detailed technical specifications for the DS-1600 and DS-1800 models.
Ink Specifications and Extras
Provides ink specifications, shelf life, storage, and lists optional accessories.
Function Flow Chart
Visual representation of the plotter's function menu structure and navigation flow.
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