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COLOR INKJET PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan Phone : +81-3-5420-8671 Fax : +81-3-5420-8687 URL : http://www.mimaki.co.jp/ D201515...
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Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer “JV5-130S/160S” . The JV5-130S/160S is a color ink-jet printer for high quality printing with solvent ink (4-color and 6- color) or water-based ink (4-color and 6-color). How to read this Operation Manual...
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ITY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT MIMAKI’S PRIOR WRITTEN CON- SENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUS- TOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.
Structure of this Operation Manual This manual consists of the following six chapters. TABLE OF CONTENTS Shows the contents of this manual. CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions Describes the precautions to be taken for safe use of the printer. CHAPTER 2 Before Use Describes the names of parts and how to use the operation panel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION FCC Statement (USA)..................ii Interference to televisions and radios ............ii About media....................ii Structure of this Operation Manual ..............iii CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories ................1-2 Dry fan unit Box ..................1-3 Features......................1-4 Symbols......................1-7 Notes on Installation ..................1-8 Where to install the printer ...............1-8 Notes on Location ..................1-9...
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CHAPTER 2 Before Use Configurations and Functions ..............2-2 Front......................2-2 Rear ......................2-4 Front cover and Maintenance covers............2-5 Relationships between ink station and head row........2-6 Cartridge control ..................2-8 Carriage ....................2-10 Capping station ..................2-10 Cutter blade and cutting line ..............2-11 Media sensor ..................2-11 Pinch rollers and Feed rollers ..............2-12 Heater ....................2-13 Operation Panel ....................2-14...
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Selecting and checking printing conditions ..........3-20 How to select a user type...............3-20 How to check the user type..............3-20 Operating the heaters ..................3-21 Turning on the power to the heaters ............3-21 Checking the preset temperature and setting a temperature during printing ..................3-22 What is beading ? (When solvent ink is used) ........3-23 Temperature adjustment (When solvent ink is used)......3-24 In case of heater trouble ................3-25...
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CHAPTER 4 Daily Care Routine Maintenance ..................4-2 Precautions in cleaning................4-2 Notes on cleaning solution...............4-3 Cleaning exterior surfaces ...............4-3 Cleaning the platen ..................4-3 Cleaning the media sensor ..............4-4 Cleaning the media press ................4-4 Opening the maintenance cover ..............4-5 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps [CARRIAGE OUT]........4-7 Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] ............4-10 Cleaning the ink discharge passage [DISWAY WASH]......4-13 When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time...
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CHAPTER 5 In Case of Trouble Before taking a phenomenon as a failure ............5-2 Power does not turn on................5-2 The printer cannot perform printing............5-2 Media jamming arises / media is soiled ...........5-3 [HEAT] or [CONSTANT] LED does not light up ........5-3 If image quality is poor ..................5-4 White lines / blur (sprayed ink) / dark stripes (in the moving direction of the heads)............5-4...
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CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functions Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Key ............6-2 Invoking SET UP functions................6-2 Registering printing conditions in a lump (type registration) ....6-2 List of functions ..................6-3 Outline of the setup functions ..............6-4 Invoking MAINTENANCE functions ............6-11 List of functions ..................6-11 Setting a maintenance function..............6-12 Make setting of the media remaining amount display function [MEDIA RESIDUAL]................6-13...
CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions This chapter describes the precautions to be taken for safe use of the printer. Checking the accessories ............1-2 Features .................1-4 Symbols .................1-7 Notes on Installation ..............1-8 Connecting Power Supply ............1-11 Warning for Use ..............1-12 Warning labels ..............1-17 Basic specifications ..............1-18...
1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories The articles illustrated below are supplied with your printer as accessories. Check them for correct quantities and appearance. If you find any problems, please contact your distributor. Wire management mount Binding bands : 4 (used with cable tie) : 4 Hose band : 4 Connecting duct : 1...
1 Safety Precautions Features The features of the printer are described below. Understanding them together with the operating instructions given in this manual will help you use the machine properly. A new generation of print heads arranged in 4 staggered rows realize high-res- olution super-high-speed printing Newly developed print heads each of which has 1,440 nozzles (180 nozzle x 8 rows) are employed and 1- inch heads are arranged in four rows staggered from each other, realizing 4-inch print head width.
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Features The large-sized post-heater permits high-speed printing Equipped with a large-sized post-heater, the machine promotes the drying of the media printed at high speed and enables the take-up. Standby mode and automatic off intelligent function are available. The printer detects the ambient temperature and controls the heaters to set their temperature best suited to the media used.
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1 Safety Precautions Lifting of the media at its both ends is prevented The use of the media press prevents the wide sheet of media from lifting at its both ends and coming in contact with the head unit. The nozzle missing automatic detection function reduces waste of media and ink that could be caused by faulty printing The printer automatically checks the printing result for nozzle missing after cleaning and during printing.
Symbols Symbols Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the printer. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text. Icon Meaning Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol will pose an imminent danger of death or serious injury to personnel.
The place of installation must have enough space for not only the printer itself but also for printing opera- tion. 500 mm 500 mm JV5-130S : 3860 mm JV5-160S : 4120 mm Model Width Depth Height Gross weight (with exhaust unit)
Notes on Installation Notes on Location Do not locate the printer in any of the places listed below. A place where temperature or A place exposed to direct air flow A place exposed to direct sunlight humidity varies significantly from an air conditioner or the like. Use the printer under the fol- lowing environmental condi- tions:...
When the printer is to be moved to any place other than on the same step-free floor, contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI. If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may occur. Be sure to request your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI to move the printer.
Single-phase 200 to 240 Vac 15 A or less (cannot be used with 100 V system) You are not allowed to install the printer by yourself. Be sure to request MIMAKI’s service personnel and an electrician to install the printer. For the power supply to the main body of the printer, electrical work is required as described below.
Check first that the machine no longer produces smoke, and then contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for repair. Never repair your printer by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.
Moving the printer must be limited to on the same floor where there is no steps. When the printer is to be moved to any place other than on the same step-free floor, contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI.
Do not use the JV5 genuine ink with other printers, as doing so may cause damage to such printers. Never refill the ink cartridge with ink. Refilling the ink cartridge can cause a trouble. Remember that MIMAKI assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink cartridge replenished with ink.
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Warning for Use CAUTIONS and NOTES Notes on maintenance It is strongly recommended to use the printer in a room that is not dusty. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when the printer is to be used in an unfavorable environment. (Refer to “REFRESH (p.6-9)” ) Keep the front cover closed even when the printer is not printing.
Photo-paper FF (Flexible Face) Weatherproof PVC Synthetic paper Duplex paper Sizes of media that can be used JV5-130S JV5-160S Maximum width 1375 mm (54.13 inch) 1630 mm (64.17 inch) Minimum width 297 mm 297 mm Maximum printing width 1365 mm...
Warning labels Warning labels Warning labels are stuck on the printer body. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office.
1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications Item JV5-130S JV5-160S Print head Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Specification 4-heads Staggerds Drawing mode (scan x feed) 720 x 540dpi 540or720 x 720dpi 540 x 900dpi 540or720 x 1080dpi 720 x 1440dpi 1440 x 1440dpi Usable inks Dedicated solvent ink.
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Basic specifications Item JV5-130S JV5-160S Cutting of media Cutting of Y direction by the head cutter, Cutting accuracy (steps) : 0.5 mm or less. Media delivery Take-up device supplied as a standard accessory (switching possible between take-up with print side inside and take-up with print side outside), which can be used only with a 3-inch...
Basic specifications Notes on USB 2.0 Interface Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0. When two or more JV5 printers are connected to one personal computer When two or more JV5 printers are connected to one personal computer, the personal computer may not recognize all the JV5 printers normally.
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1 Safety Precautions Notes on data output from USB memory When spool data stored on USB memory is to be output for printing, the data is transferred to the JV5 printer at a low speed. That can cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left end during print- ing.
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CHAPTER 2 Before Use This chapter describes the names of parts and how to use the operation panel. Configurations and Functions ..........2-2 Operation Panel ..............2-14 Modes and Menu Screens ...........2-20 About Function Menus ............2-21...
2 Before Use Configurations and Functions Front Name Function 1 Ink station Set the specified ink cartridges in the ink station. 2 Ink cartridges Each cartridge contains an ink of a particular color. 3 Cartridge LEDs The LEDs (green and red) in each slot indicate the cartridge status.
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Configurations and Functions Name Function Open the maintenance cover L and/or maintenance cover R when doing so is 4 Maintenance cover L required for maintenance. Even when the power switch is off, keep all covers closed. The printed media is sent out, sliding on the platen. Three heaters are installed 5 Platen inside the platen.
2 Before Use Rear Name Function Use this cartridge when performing maintenance. When using solvent ink, use MILD SOLVENT cleaning solution cartridge 1 Ink cartridge for cleaning (SPC-0294). When using water-based ink or sublimation transfer ink Sb51, use water-based cleaning solution cartridge (SPC-0259). 2 Clamp lever (rear) Interlocked with the clamp lever in the font of the printer.
Configurations and Functions Front cover and Maintenance covers Opening/closing the front cover and maintenance covers Do not open any of the front cover and maintenance covers during printing operation. Opening any cover during printing, carriage will stop for safety and image printing will stop, which can not be resumed from the interrupted point.
2 Before Use Relationships between ink station and head row The carriage mounts four heads each with eight rows of nozzles. One color ink is applied to each row of nozzles. Remember these relationships when checking the heads for clogged nozzles, replacing ink cartridge and replenishing inks.
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Configurations and Functions When water-based ink is used. Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta 4 color ink set 6 color ink set Head when ink is set 4 colors Head when ink is set 6 colors 4 color ink set Four ink cartridges for each color. 6 color ink set Two ink cartridge for each of K, Y, Lc (L ) and Lm and four ink cartridges for each of M and C When dedicated water-based pigment ink is used, Cyan and Light cyan inks...
2 Before Use Cartridge control The printer uses two ink cartridges for each supply system (each nozzle row), i.e., 16 cartridges in total. For each supply system, always only one cartridge of the two works as the supply cartridge. Switching is made between the two cartridges so that the two cartridge locations are selected alternately for the supply cartridge.
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Configurations and Functions Relationship between warning and operation When switching in one supply system is impossible, the LCD panel displays the warning concerning the current supply cartridge. Local/remote idle warning Guidance function warning display detailed display Cleaning Ink charging Printing (status of the supply system) (status of the cartridge) NEAR END...
2 Before Use Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing, the cutter unit for cutting off the sheet of media, etc. Cutter unit Capping station The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for cleaning the heads, etc. The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the ink heads from drying up.
Configurations and Functions Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the media that has been printed on. The cutter cuts off the sheet of media along the cutting line on the platen. (Refer to “Cutting the media after completion of printing (p.3-41)”...
2 Before Use Pinch rollers and Feed rollers This printer retains the media with the pinch rollers and feed rollers. During printing operation, the feed rollers feed the media forward. While the printer is not being used, raise the clamp lever to keep the pinch roll- ers in the raised position.
Configurations and Functions Heater The following three heaters are built in platen. When solvent ink is used. When water-based ink is used. Pre-heats the media being drawn and Not used. pre-heater prevents the sharp increase of temper- ature at the printing part. Improves the quality of images at the Not used.
2 Before Use Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate the printer. The operation panel is equipped with one lamps (a) to indicate the status of the printer, two displays (b), eight keys (c) to be used for various operations, seven direct keys (d) to facilitate invoking various functions, and two keys and seven lamps (e) to control the three heater.
Operation Panel Display Each setting or message displayed on the LCDs is enclosed in [ ], like [TYPE 1], [PLEASE WAIT], etc. in the text of this manual. The operation keys are shown enclosed in brackets [ ]. [ ] indicates that the down JOG key is to be pressed. The name of any other operation key is shown enclosed in brackets [ ], like [FUNCTION].
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2 Before Use Item / setting value indicating status The LCDs show the particular operation for a selected job. Choose a head Display 1 to fill. FILL UP INK Display 2 HEAD SELECT : 12. 34 Display 1 : There may be a case where nothing is displayed, depending on the selected item; this does not mean a malfunction of the display.
Operation Panel How to read the LED indications The LEDs light up to indicate the status of the printer as described below. BUSY lamp Pre-heater Print heater HEAT SW lamp Post-heater Heater Name Name Function Lights up when the printer is currently executing some processing. BUSY lamp While this lamp is lit, never open any cover of the printer and never operate any key;...
Operation Panel Name Function JOG keys Use these keys to shift the carriage or the media in [LOCAL mode]. Also use [ ] , [ ] , [ ] , [ ] them to select an item of printing conditions. 2 [FUNCTION] key Use this key to display function setting menu.
2 Before Use Modes and Menu Screens Modes This printer is provided with the following four modes: NOT-READY mode This is the mode in which the media has not been detected yet. The keys other than the [REMOTE] key and the [TEST DRAW] key are effective. LOCAL mode The printer enters this mode when the media has been detected.
About Function Menus About Function Menus Basic operation of a menu screen This printer incorporates various functions, which can be operated on the operation panel. The [FUNC- TION Mode] permits operating the functions for settings of the system and optional units, cleaning of the heads, test printing and so on.
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2 Before Use Operation to set function menus To set a function menu, press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL mode and press [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] or [ENTER] key as appropriate. If the printer is not in LOCAL mode, press the [REMOTE] key once. How to make setting As an example of setting procedure, that for [SET UP] →...
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About Function Menus Press the [ ] or [ ] key to set ON/OFF of automatic cleaning. Press the [FUNCTION] key again if the setting of [CLEANING INTERVAL] and [CLEAN- ING TYPE] is needed. This setting is permitted only when automatic cleaning [ON] is selected. Press the [FUNCTION] key to go to the lower level of hierarchy and press the [ ] or [ ] key to input [CLEANING INTERVAL].
2 Before Use Outline of menu hierarchy Function menu Press the [FUNCTION] key to invoke the function menu. *2 To be displayed only when the warning or error message for "Flushing BOX Cleaning" *3 Only when solvent ink is used. 2-24...
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About Function Menus *1 Only when sublimation transfer ink Sb51 is used. 2-25...
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2 Before Use Direct keys Pressing direct keys will easily invoke frequently used functions. 2-26...
About Function Menus Setting values in function menus The menus contain the following functions. SET UP functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function MEDIA COMP. (p. 3-33) -255 to 255 Corrects the feed rate of media. MediaFeed FEED METHOD DIRECT, NORMAL Switches between methods for SETUP (p.
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2 Before Use Function name Sub function Setting value Function PRIORITY ALL HOST Sets the priority of settings (host / (p. 6-9) panel). ALL PANEL INDIVIDUALLY MEDIA COMP., HEATER, PRINT MODE, INK LAYERS, DRYING TIME, AUTO CUT, PRE-FEED, MARGIN, COLOR PATTERN, REFRESH, VACUUM, FD.SPEED, FD.METHOD AUTO CLEAN-...
About Function Menus MAINTENANCE functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function ST.MAINTE- CARRIAGE OUT Move the carriage when cleaning the NANCE (Can be selected directly by pressing inside of the station and replacing [ST.MAINT] key.) (p. 4-7) consumables. Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand.
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2 Before Use Function name Sub function Setting value Function DROP.POScorrect PATTERN 1 to 4 -40.0 to 40.0 dot Correct the difference in the ink fall (p. 3-35) points between outward trip and homeward trip. When the media thickness, head height or ink type is changed, dot positions may be slightly in misalignment.
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About Function Menus Function name Sub function Setting value Function ROUTINE SETUP ROUTINE WIP- SCAN COUNT 0 to 9990 times With the power turned on, the printer performs various operations ING (p. 4-33) at fixed intervals to prevent such trouble as nozzle clogging, nozzle [Only when solvent ink is used.] missing, ink drops falling or ink...
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2 Before Use MACHINE SET functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function DRYNESS FAN STOP TIME 0 to 240 Min, CONTINUE Movement setting of the drying fan is performed. RENEW ON, OFF [STOP TIMER] sets the time from the completion of the printing to the stopping of the rotation of the fan.
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About Function Menus Function name Sub function Setting value Function ERROR HISTORY (p. 6-21) INFORMATION Displays the history of the errors the Display various information. (Can be selected directly by pressing printer has developed up to now. The items in [INFORMATION] can [INFORMATION] key.) Two or more errors, if any, can be be set individually by pressing the...
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2 Before Use NCU functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function NOZZLE CHECK (p. 6-27) ON, OFF Set whether or not to perform nozzle missing detection. NG ACTION (*1) CONTINUE Set the operation of the printer to be [DURING THE performed during printing in case a CLEAN- CLEANING...
CHAPTER 3 Printing This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of printing. Operation flow ................3-2 Turning the power on .............3-3 Adjusting the head gap ............3-5 Setting the media on the printer ..........3-7 Selecting and checking printing conditions ......3-20 Operating the heaters ............3-21 Setting the reference value for dot misalignment correction 3-26 Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles ..3-28...
3 Printing Operation flow The following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of printing. For details, refer to the appropriate page. Turning the power on p. 3-3 Adjusting the head gap p. 3-5 Setting the media on the printer p.
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BOOT ∗Being Initialized∗ NOT POW-OFF !! V ∗.∗∗ JV5-160S(S) The message [PLEASE WAIT] appears flashing. The printer performs initial operation. PLEASE WAIT The printer enters the LOCAL mode. If media has been set on the printer, the media select display appears.
3 Printing Power Switches The printer is provided with the following two power switches. Power switch Main power switch Front of the printer body Rear of the printer body Main power switch : Located on the rear of the printer. Normally, leave this switch turned on. If this switch is left turned off, nozzles in the heads may be clogged.
Adjusting the head gap Adjusting the head gap Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle plane of the heads). When the carriage is to move above the platen for printing or maintenance, it moves while keeping the head gap at the preset value.
3 Printing How to check the head gap Check the head gap by the following procedure. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key. L. ∗ > [JV5-01] width : ∗∗∗∗...
Setting the media on the printer Setting the media on the printer This printer can be used with roll media and cut sheet media. Use the media recommended by MIMAKI. (Refer to “Sizes of media that can be used (p.1-16)” ) If a transparent media is set, the message [ERROR 50 MEDIA DETECT] is dis- played and the media may not be detected.
3 Printing Changing the angular position of the drying fan The angular position of the drying fan can be changed in two steps to meet the drying condition of the media. Change the position if necessary. Set the media with both the covers of the printer body and front exhaust unit open.
Setting the media on the printer Setting roll media on the printer The procedure for setting roll media on the printer is described below. The roll media is heavy in weight. Take care not to drop it on your foot. Also take care not to throw out your back.
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3 Printing Set the left end of the core of the roll media on the let roll holder. Push the roll media onto the roll holder until the roll core is all the way seated. The roll media can be set easily if you handle it while supporting it with the media support bar.
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Setting the media on the printer Insert the unrolled part of the roll media between the platen and the pinch rollers and pull the unrolled part until its leading edge is positioned on the front of the printer. Pinch roller Platen Push down the clamp lever at the rear of the printer.
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3 Printing Pull out the roll media gently and then stop pulling when locked lightly. Pull the roll media from side to side evenly and push down the clamp lever. 3-12...
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Setting the media on the printer Hold the medium with the media press gently. Take care not to cut your finger with the media press. Make setting so that the suction hole at the right end of the platen is covered with the right end of the madia, and adjust the position of the roll holder.
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3 Printing Close the front cover and press the [ENTER] key. The printer performs initial operation and displays the screen for media selection. Press the [ ] key to select [ROLL]. (Refer to “LOCAL mode (p.2-20)” ) After detecting the media, the printer returns to LOCAL mode. Press the Jog key [ ] to feed the media up to the paper tube of the take-up device.
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Setting the media on the printer When the media thickness cannot be detected There may be a case where the media thickness cannot be detected properly depending on the media. In such a case, the media thickness must be input manually. STEPS: An error is displayed, and the carriage returns to the station.
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3 Printing When [MEDIA RESIDUAL] of [MAINTENANCE] function has been set to ON STEPS: Detection is completed, and the carriage returns to the station. Input a value of the media length using the [ ] or [ ] key and press the [ENTER] key. Input of MediaLength MEDIA LENGTH = 50 m However, only press the [END] key when the value to be input is identical with the...
Setting the media on the printer How to operate the take-up device The take-up device is equipped with a switch that selects the direction in which the media is to be wound. Torque limiter Switch Lever in top position (REVERSE) The take-up device winds the media with the printed side facing in.
3 Printing Setting cut sheet media on the printer Unlike roll media, cut sheet media need not be retained with the roll holders. Take care not to set cut sheet media skew. STEPS: Open the front cover and raise the clamp lever. Insert the cut sheet media between the platen and the pinch rollers.
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Setting the media on the printer Push down the clamp lever. Clamp lever Press the [ENTER] key and close the front cover. The printer performs initial operation and displays the screen for media selection. Press the [ ] key and select [LEAF]. After detecting the media, the printer returns to LOCAL mode.
3 Printing Selecting and checking printing conditions When the Type 1 to Type 4 printing conditions have already been registered, only selecting an appropriate Type is required to switch between the settings to meet the desired printing. How to select a user type STEPS: (Setting by [FUNCTION] key) Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [SET UP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
Operating the heaters Operating the heaters When shipped from the plant, all heaters are set to OFF. Switch the heater ON and set the temperature as required. Turning on the power to the heaters Press the [HEAT SW] key on the operation panel to turn on the power to the heaters. The HEAT lamps are lit orange while the heaters are in heating operation, respectively.
3 Printing Checking the preset temperature and setting a temperature during printing This section describes how to adjust the heater temperatures which have already been set in FUNCTION mode (Refer to “Setting the temperatures and standby time of heaters (p.6-32)” ). STEPS: Make sure that the Heater Switch is turned ON.
Operating the heaters What is beading ? (When solvent ink is used) Beading is a phenomenon that adjacent dots attracts each other and join. Beading causes speckled patterns or stripes along printing passes (banding.) Example of beading The area in 100% magenta looks fine. Generally, the area in 70-100% single color is easily affected by the unevenness of media feed rate.
3 Printing Temperature adjustment (When solvent ink is used) This section describes the procedure for setting the heater temperatures properly. The proper heater tem- peratures depend on the media type and ambient temperature. Set temperatures that are appropriate to the media. For non-coated media or media on which ink is slow to dry, set the heater temperatures so that the ink fixing and drying characteristics will be improved.
Operating the heaters In case of heater trouble When the Power Switch of the heaters is turned off, or if heaters have developed problem, the display turns as shown below. For recovery from trouble, refer to “Warning messages” of “CHAPTER 5 In Case of Trouble”.
3 Printing Setting the reference value for dot misalignment correction [PG DROP ADJUST.] Correct the difference in the ink fall points between outward trip and homeward trip. Set the reference value for the automatic adjustment to be made when the head gap is changed. Print eight types of test patterns, compare the ink fall points of outward trip and those of homeward trip and adjust dot positions.
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Setting the reference value for dot misalignment correction Press the [ ] or [ ] key to correct the dot position of pattern 1. Select the correct dot position on [PATTERN 1] using the JOG key [ ] or [ ]. Select the dot position where the dots of outward trip and those of homeward trip form a straight line on the test pattern.
3 Printing Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles Print a test pattern and check to see if there is no faulty print due to clogged nozzles. If any, execute the cleaning function. To print a test pattern on a cut sheet media, use a media whose size is not smaller than 350 mm in width and 600 mm in length (dimension in the media feed direction).
Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles Relationship between head row and test pattern The relations between head row and test pattern print position are as follow. Head 1 Head 2 Head 3 Head 4 Pattern of head 1 Media advance direction Pattern of head 2 Pattern of head 1...
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3 Printing Select a cleaning method using the [ ] or [ ] key. Type: CLEANING NORMAL SOFT TYPE : NORMAL HARD NORMAL Select this if any line is missing. SOFT Select this if any line is bent. HARD Select this if inferior printing cannot be improved even by [NORMAL] or [SOFT] cleaning. Press the [ENTER] key.
Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles If nozzles cannot be unclogged [FILL UP INK] Execute the [FILL UP INK] function when the blocked nozzles are not unclogged even by executing head cleaning (See 3-29) and nozzle washing (Refer to “Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] (p.4- 10)”...
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3 Printing Press the [ENTER] key. Ink filling is started automatically. On completion of ink filling, the printer returns to the following display. More than 20 seconds remaining FILL UP INK 00:40 Less than 20 seconds remaining FILL UP INK HD.MAINTENANCE ∗...
Correcting the media feed rate [MEDIA COMP.] Correcting the media feed rate [MEDIA COMP.] The media feed rate changes when the media type or any heater temperature is changed, or depending on whether the take-up device is used or not. Be sure to correct the media feed rate. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the print, thus resulting in a poor print.
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3 Printing By judging from the output pattern, enter a correction value using the [ ] or [ ] key. A change of the value of [VALUE] by 6 will move the band by about 0.01 mm. Remember this when determining the correction value. About 0.01mm changes with 6.
If dots are not in alignment [DROP.POScorrect] If dots are not in alignment [DROP.POScorrect] Dots may be slightly out of alignment even after [PG DROP ADJUST.] is made. In this case, execute [DROP.POScorrect] to correct the dot position. [DROP.POScorrect] corrects the difference in the ink fall points between outward trip and homeward trip.
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3 Printing Press the [ ] or [ ] key to correct the dot position of pattern 1. Select the correct dot position on [PATTERN 1] using the JOG key [ ] or [ ]. Select the dot position where the dots of outward trip and those of homeward trip form a straight line on the test pattern.
Effective Plotting Area Effective Plotting Area The printer has an area where printing is not permitted, for mechanical reasons. This area is called “non-printing area”. 0 mm 200 mm Effective Effective 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm printing area printing area Media feeding direction...
3 Printing Establishing the Origin Establish the origin for printing the data on the media loaded on the printer. When printing requires an area other than that defined by the established origin, set the origin at another point by following the origin setting procedure again. STEPS: Once the media detection is completed, move the carriage and media using the JOG keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] so that the carriage is located at the position where the...
Before printing, be sure to take up the slack, if any, in the roll media by hand; a loose roll media can result in an inferior image quality. Provide the following information when you consult MIMAKI’s service center on problems about printing.
3 Printing STEPS: Check the heater temperatures. Make sure that the CONSTANT lamps on the heater panel are lit. (See 3-22) Press the [REMOTE] key. The printer enters REMOTE mode. The currently selected type (printing conditions) can be confirmed. (Refer to “Registering printing condi- tions in a lump (type registration) (p.6-2)”...
Printing an image Cutting the media after completion of printing After completion of printing, cut the media at any desired position without using the [AUTO CUT] func- tion. Do not turn off the main power switch at the rear of the printer even after com- pletion of printing.
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3 Printing When [ ] key is allocated to Direct Cut Key in [MEDIA CUT] of [MACHINE SET] function. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key. L. ∗ > [JV5-01] width : ∗∗∗∗...
Printing an image Automatic cleaning Setting can be made to select whether or not to clean the heads automatically during printing. Reliable output results are always ensured if the heads are always kept clean. The first cleaning is performed immediately before the first printing after the printer is started. Then subse- quent cleaning is performed every printing on the specified length of media.
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3 Printing Press the [FUNCTION] key. CLEANING INTERVAL 10 - 10000mm INTERVAL : TYPE 1000mm : NORMAL At this point, either of [CLEANING INTERVAL] and [CLEANING TYPE] can be selected by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key. CLEANING INTERVAL CLEANING TYPE 10 - 10000mm SOFT / NORMAL / HARD...
Printing an image Maintenance while Printing (When sublimation transfer ink Sb51 is used) The auto cleaning or auto wiping while printing will be set. Head cleaning or wiping will be performed while printing, preventing the defective printing in advance. CLEANING : Cleaning of the head is automatically performed while printing WIPING : Wiping of the head is automatically performed while printing.
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3 Printing Press the [FUNCTION] key. CLEANING INTERVAL 0.1 - 100.0m INTERVAL : TYPE 0.1m : NORMAL At this point, either of [CLEANING INTERVAL] and [CLEANING TYPE] can be selected by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key. CLEANING INTERVAL CLEANING TYPE 0.1 - 100.0m SOFT / NORMAL / HARD...
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Printing an image When setting to WIPING. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key. L. ∗ > [JV5-01] width : ∗∗∗∗ mm Select [SET UP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key. When the following display is shown, press the [ENTER] key.
3 Printing Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] A message appears when one of the two ink cartridges in a set is completely empty and the other is nearly empty. Once the [INK NEAR END] message appears, printing can be continued but the ink may run out during print- ing.
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Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] STEPS FOR REPLACEMENT When a cartridge LED (red) is lit or flashing, replace the cartridge immediately. Never remove any cartridge if there is no cartridge to be installed in place of the cartridge to be removed.
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3 Printing Display ink information The remaining amount of ink can be checked. STEPS: Press the [ENTER] key while the printer is in REMOTE mode. The remaining amount of ink is displayed in nine steps using numbers 1 to 9. “1” indicates that only a little amount of ink is remaining.
If the main power switch is left turned off for an extended period of time, noz- zles will be clogged. In such a case, the printer must be repaired by MIMAKI’s service engineer. Keep the front cover and maintenance covers all closed. If any of the covers is open, the nozzle clogging preventive function will not be activated.
CHAPTER 4 Daily Care This chapter describes the recovery procedure for ink clogging and the cleaning pro- cedure for each section. Routine Maintenance .............4-2 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps [CARRIAGE OUT] ....4-7 Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] ........4-10 Cleaning the ink discharge passage [DISWAY WASH] ..4-13 When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] ...........4-15 Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] ......4-19...
4 Daily Maintenance Routine Maintenance Be sure to perform maintenance of the printer periodically or whenever necessary so that the printer can be used with its inherent accuracy for a long time. Precautions in cleaning Icon Meaning When using the cleaning solution, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses. (When solvent ink is used.) The ink contains an organic solvent.
4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning the media sensor Using a cotton swab, clean the surface of the sensor of dust and dirt. Cleaning the media press If media chips and dust accumulate between the media press and platen, there may be a case where media cannot be fed normally or chips or dust may adhere to nozzles, thus disturbing normal printing.
Routine Maintenance Opening the maintenance cover Remove a maintenance cover to clean the inside of the printer. It is necessary to remove the appropriate one of the right and left maintenance cover, depending on the part to be cleaned. Remove one of the main- tenance covers by the following procedure.
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4 Daily Maintenance STEPS: Remove the top two screws for the maintenance cover. With the shaft of the frame as the fulcrum, turn over the maintenance cover toward the front so that it is placed in the vertical position. Pull out the maintenance cover upward.
Cleaning the wiper and ink caps [CARRIAGE OUT] Cleaning the wiper and ink caps [CARRIAGE OUT] The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the heads from drying and thus being clogged. The wiper wipes off the ink adhering to the surface of nozzles. As the printer is used, the wiper and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust.
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4 Daily Maintenance Open the right maintenance cover. Pull out the wiper by holding the projections at both ends. Remove the ink from the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. Replace the wiper with a new one if it is badly soiled or curled. To replace the wiper, terminate the work instructed here first and then follow the wiper replacement procedure.
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Cleaning the wiper and ink caps [CARRIAGE OUT] After cleaning the wiper, install it in position by holding the projections at both ends. Be careful of the direction of the wiper. Wipe off ink or dirt adhering to the rubbers of the caps and the wiper cover using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution.
(Refer to “[DISCHARGE&WASH] (p.5-6)” ) functions. If the remedies instructed here do not work, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. If both of the two cartridges in a set are in [INK NEAR END] or [INK END] status, the nozzle cleaning function (ink suction) is not activated.
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Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] Pull out the wiper by holding the projections at both ends. Remove the ink from the wiper, bracket and the vicinity of the wiper insertion hole using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. Replace the wiper with a new one if it is badly soiled or curled.
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4 Daily Maintenance Fill the caps with the cleaning solution using a dropper. Ink cap Close the maintenance cover and press the [ENTER] key. Fill a cap with washing liquid fully Fill the liquid. COMPLETED(NEXT) : ent Set the time to wait using the [ ] or [ ] key. Normally set 1 minute.
In such a case, the pump may be clogged. If the pump is clogged, contact your dealer or a sales office of MIMAKI. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then press the [ST.MAINT] key.
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4 Daily Maintenance Open the right maintenance cover. Take the cleaning solution into the dropper. During a pause of idle suction, drop cleaning liquid into a cap until just before it starts overflowing from the cap. Repeat dropping the cleaning liquid into each of the other caps the same way. Ink cap Close the maintenance cover and press the [ENTER] key.
When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a week or more, use the [CUSTODY WASH] func- tion to clean the nozzles in the heads and the ink discharge passage.
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4 Daily Maintenance Pull out the wiper by holding the projections at both ends. Remove the ink from the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. Replace the wiper with a new one if it is badly soiled or curled. To replace the wiper, terminate the work instructed here first and then follow the wiper replacement procedure.(See 4-47) After cleaning the wiper, install it in position by holding the projections at both ends.
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When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] Fill the caps with the cleaning solution using a dropper. Ink cap Close the maintenance cover and press the [ENTER] key. Fill a cap with washing liquid fully Fill the liquid.
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4 Daily Maintenance Open the maintenance cover, and fill the caps with the cleaning solution using a dropper. Since the printer performs idle suction operation intermittently, repeat this work several times to clean the ink discharge passage. Perform this operation with all the caps. Ink cap Close the maintenance cover and press the [ENTER] key.
Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] or [Wiper cleaning] function, the tubes must be filled with the cleaning solution. Filling the tubes with the cleaning solution [MaintWashLiquid] Supply and discharge the cleaning liquid for the wiper and pump tubes. If there is a problem with the waste ink tank, the display will show either of the following messages.
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4 Daily Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key to go to the lower level of hierarchy and supply the cleaning solution. Once the cartridge is installed, the supply of the cleaning liquid will start. Cleaning liquid is drawn up and the tubes are filled with the cleaning liquid. Go to step 6 when the cleaning liquid is to be supplied for the first time or to step 9 when it is to be supplied after the discharge of the old cleaning liquid.
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Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] Supply after discharge Set a cleaning liquid cartridge according to the instruction on the display. Remove a filling Set a washing up cartridge. liquid cartridge. There is a CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE : none Either of the following displays will appear if a problem with the cleaning liquid cartridge is detected.
4 Daily Maintenance PUMP tube cleaning Wash the two ink suction pumps of the four pumps installed in this printer. By driving the cleaning liquid suction pump, wash the ink caps, ink exhaust passages, and the inside of the tubes of the ink suction pumps. Washing will not be started if the cleaning liquid has not been supplied or if a warning is generated for the cleaning liquid cartridge or waste ink tank.
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PUMP tube cleaning The inside of the pump tubes is washed. More than 20 seconds remaining Less than 20 seconds remaining WASHING WASHING PLEASE WAIT PLEASE WAIT PUMP TUBE WASH PUMP TUBE WASH ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ − − − − − − − − − − − 00:30 4-23...
4 Daily Maintenance Wiper cleaning Bring the wiper into the wiper box and wash the wiper. Washing will not be started if the cleaning liquid has not been supplied or the cleaning liquid cartridge has not been installed. Before executing the [WIPER WASH] function, the tubes must be filled with the cleaning solution.
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Wiper cleaning Open the right maintenance cover. Pull out the wiper by holding the projections at both ends. Remove the ink from the wiper and the bracket using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. Replace the wiper with a new one if it is badly soiled or curled. To replace the wiper, terminate the work instructed here first and then follow the wiper replacement procedure.
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4 Daily Maintenance Wipe off ink or dirt adhering to the wiper cover using a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. Be careful not to leave lint of the cotton swab. Lint may cause printing failure. Close the maintenance cover, and press the [ENTER] key. After performing the initial operation, the printer returns to LOCAL mode.
Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts [CR.MAINTENANCE] Take great care, especially during cleaning, not to damage the heads, which employ very precise mechanisms. Using a cotton swab, rub off the gelatinous ink that may be adhering to the lower part of the slider and sur- rounding parts of the heads.
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4 Daily Maintenance Wipe ink and dirt off the head sides using a cotton swab. Never rub the nozzle part. Clean the sides of the heads using a cotton swab. Clean the head media sensor. Dust or ink sticking to the media sensor at the heads can cause a false detection of media. Wipe the dust and ink off with a soft cloth.
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Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts Press the [ENTER] key. The printer performs the initial operation and returns to LOCAL. ∗Being Initialized∗ L. ∗ > [JV5-01] width : ∗∗∗∗ mm PLEASE WAIT 4-29...
4 Daily Maintenance Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] Even while the power switch is off, the printer starts periodically and executes various functions to prevent nozzle clogging. [SLEEP SET UP] includes the following functions. REFRESH Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically.
Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] Tube cleaning interval during sleep mode [TUBE WASH] Set the interval at which cleaning of the caps and pump tubes is to be performed using the cleaning solu- tion during sleep mode. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning interval during sleep mode [CLEANING] This function is to be executed instead of TUBE WASH after the cleaning solution has been used up. Set the cleaning type and the interval at which cleaning operation is to be performed during sleep mode. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] While the printer is waiting for the next printing job, it can perform various operations at fixed intervals to prevent ink clogging or the like. The [ROUTINE SETUP] function is available for the following items: While printing, the nozzle surface is wiped with a certain interval to remove dew drops.
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4 Daily Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. Once [SCAN COUNT] is displayed, press the [ENTER] key. Wiping in the The interval of drawing is set up. wiping is set up. ROUTINE SETUP ROUTINE WIPING ROUTINE WIPING <ent> SCAN COUNT <ent> Input the value of SCAN COUNT using the [ ] or [ ] key.
Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Refresh Interval while in stand-by mode [REFERSH] Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
4 Daily Maintenance Tube cleaning interval while in stand-by mode [TUBE WASH] There may be a chance that ink tubes can be clogged with coagulated ink. To avoid clogging, clean the ink tubes at regular intervals. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Cleaning interval while in stand-by mode [CLEANING] This function is to be executed instead of TUBE WASH after the cleaning solution has been used up. Set the cleaning type and the intervals at which cleaning operation is to be performed. This function does not operate when the error message relating to ink, such as INK NEAR END or INK END, is displayed.
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4 Daily Maintenance Select the interval at which cleaning is to be performed periodically, using the [ ] or [ ] key. Select [CLEAN. TYPE] using the [FUNCTION] key and set a cleaning type using the [ ] or [ ] key. [CLEAN.
Other maintenance functions Other maintenance functions Changing warning time of wiper replacement [WIPER LEVEL] The wiper is consumable. The heads are easily soiled in a dusty environment. The heads cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper. This printer gives the wiper replace- ment warning earlier than standard depending on the operating environment.
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4 Daily Maintenance Input the WIPER LEVEL, using the [ ] or [ ] key. Register the setting by pressing the [ENTER] key. 10/10 - 1/10 WIPER LEVEL LEVEL : 10/10 Press the [END] key several times. The printer returns to LOCAL mode. 4-40...
Other maintenance functions Changing warning time of flushing BOX cleaning or replacement [BOX EXCHANGE LV] Flushing BOX becomes tainted earlier than standard depending on using condition, operating condition, or using ink type. This function sets flushing BOX cleaning or replacement time that is earlier than standard. You can set by 5 levels (5/5 to 1/5).
4 Daily Maintenance When the waste ink tank is full Waste ink, which was used for cleaning the heads and other parts, gathers in the waste ink tank. When either of the following error message is displayed, replace the waste ink tank with a new one without delay.
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When the waste ink tank is full By holding the larger handle of the new waste ink tank, put the tank into the bracket from the right direction. Raise the inserted waste ink tank and turn it by 90 degrees rearward. Make sure that the smaller handle is positioned in the front.
4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning of Flushing Box When the following warning message appears, quickly clean the lid of the suction fan box. L .1 > [ JV5-01 ] ! Flush. BOX CLEANING When the warning message above appears 3 times (5 times when water-based ink is used), flushing BOX needs to replace.
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Cleaning of Flushing Box STEPS: Press the power switch on the front and make sure that the power is off. Turn off the main power switch on the rear side of the unit. Be sure to turn off the main power switch since there is the control board and heater supply harness etc.
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4 Daily Maintenance Remove the stains stuck on the lid of the box and fix it as originally. Close the pump cover T and turn the power on. Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
The wiper to be newly installed is available as an option. Order it from your dealer or a sales office of MIMAKI. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then press the [ST.MAINT] key.
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4 Daily Maintenance Clean the wiper guide shaft using a cotton swab or cloth. If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton swab dampened with the cleaning solution. Install the wiper by holding the projections at both ends. Be careful of the direction of the wiper. Close the maintenance cover, and press the [ENTER] key.
Replacing the cutter blade Replacing the cutter blade The cutter blade is consumable. When the cutter blade gets dull, replace it with a new one (SPA-0126). The blade is sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself or anyone else. Keep the cutter blades away from the reach of children. Be sure to dispose of the worn-out cutter blades according to the applicable national and local laws and regulations.
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4 Daily Maintenance Loosen the screw securing the cutter unit and remove the cutter unit. Remove the roller, and install it on the new cutter blade holder assembly. Roller of cutter unit Install the new cutter unit. Tighten the screw to secure the new cutter unit. Close the front cover, and press the [ENTER] key.
CHAPTER 5 In Case of Trouble This chapter describes the actions to be taken when the printer develops any trouble. Before taking a phenomenon as a failure ......5-2 If image quality is poor ............5-4 Ink cartridge trouble .............5-12 Troubles for which error messages are displayed ....5-14...
This section describes the corrective actions to be taken at the occurrence of trouble without any error mes- sage displayed. Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure. If still the problem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Power does not turn on In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the printer or computer.
Before taking a phenomenon as a failure Media jamming arises / media is soiled Media jamming or stained media is considered to be due to the use of an unsuitable media or improper set- ting of media. Use recommended media. Is a recommended media used? (p.
This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory. Take rem- edy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. White lines / blur (sprayed ink) / dark stripes...
If image quality is poor Disagreement in print positions between outward trip and homeward trip (jet deviation) Remedy Execute the [DROP.POScorrect] function. (Refer to “If dots are not in alignment [DROP.POScorrect] (p.3-35)” ) There is staggered print or nozzle missing Staggered print Nozzle missing Remedy...
5 In Case of Trouble If nozzles are still clogged even after head cleaning Execute the following two functions if blocked nozzles are not unclogged even by executing HEAD CLEANING (Refer to “If the printed pattern is abnormal (Cleaning) (p.3-29)” ) and NOZZLE WASH (Refer to “Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] (p.4-10)”...
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If image quality is poor Remove the ink cartridges. Ink is discharged to the waste ink tank. More than 20 seconds remaining Ink discharge. Being discharged Remove cartridges. PLEASE WAIT MMCC YYKK KKYY CCMM 00:40 Less than 20 seconds remaining Being discharged PLEASE WAIT ∗...
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5 In Case of Trouble When the display shown below appears, set the cleaning liquid cartridge in the ink station. Cleaning liquid is drawn up. More than 20 seconds remaining Set all washing It is being absorbed liquid cartridges. PLEASE WAIT 1234 5678 9ABC DEFG 00:40 Less than 20 seconds remaining...
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If image quality is poor When the display shown below appears, remove the cleaning liquid cartridge from the ink station. The cleaning liquid drawn up is discharged to the waste ink tank. More than 20 seconds remaining Remove a maint.wash. It'sBeingDischarged.
5 In Case of Trouble When nozzle clogging is not corrected [HEAD SELECT] If nozzles cannot be unclogged, make setting so that the printer will not use the head(s) with clogged noz- zles. However, this function is available for printing operation (including TEST DRAW) and cleaning; ink filling function is applied to all the heads.
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If image quality is poor STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key. L. ∗ > [JV5-01] FUNCTION width : ∗∗∗∗...
If nozzles are clogged, the printer must be repaired by MIMAKI’s service engineer. Displaying the description of ink cartridge trouble The type of the cartridge trouble can be identified. (See 5-15) STEPS: Press the [ENTER] key while the printer is in LOCAL mode.
Ink cartridge trouble If ERROR 202 [DEVICE CONSTRUCTION] is displayed This printer checks its configuration every time it starts. The configuration checking function checks the resource configuration necessary for use of this printer. When there is an error in any element of the printer, the printer can be started by disconnecting the faulty element.
5 In Case of Trouble Troubles for which error messages are displayed If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message. Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error. Checking error history [ERROR HISTORY] The information about the error or warning status the printer is currently in and the history of errors and warnings the printer has developed up to now can be checked by opening the [ERROR HISTORY] display.
Troubles for which error messages are displayed Warning messages Warning messages will appear chiefly to warn of the conditions of heaters or ink cartridges. Warning message Cause Remedy An open cover was detected. Check the front cover and maintenance covers. If the same error message appears Close a cover.
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- - - - YYKK - - - - - - - - completely used up. warning with a new one. NON-ORIGINAL INK The ink cartridge is not MIMAKI gen- Replace the cartridge generating the - - - - - - - - KKYY - - - - uine.
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Troubles for which error messages are displayed Warning message Cause Remedy The expiration date of an ink cartridge The red LED blinks. Replace the car- has passed (one month has passed after tridge generating the warning with a Expiration:1MONTH the specified expiration date). new one.
If any error message is displayed, turn off the power to the printer and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service. Error message...
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Troubles for which error messages are displayed Error message Cause Remedy An error occurred in the control sys- Transmit data that is compatible with ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 16 ∗∗∗∗∗ tem. the command system supported by this MRL COMMAND printer. ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 20 ∗∗∗∗∗ An error occurred in the control sys- Turn off the power to the printer and I/F BOARD 01...
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5 In Case of Trouble Error message Cause Remedy Improper operation was conducted on Remove the cause, and perform a ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 30 ∗∗∗∗∗ the operation panel. proper operation. OPERATION ERROR The Display 1 shows the cause of the error. It is being tried to change settings for Print all the received data or execute ∗∗∗∗∗...
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Troubles for which error messages are displayed Error message Cause Remedy ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 58 ∗∗∗∗∗ An error occurred in the control sys- Turn off the power to the printer and POSITION ENCODER:DIR tem. turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again, contact ∗∗∗∗∗...
5 In Case of Trouble Error message Cause Remedy ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 142 ∗∗∗∗ Ink leakage was detected. Turn off the power to the printer and INK LEAK (--/--) turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears ∗∗∗∗...
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Troubles for which error messages are displayed Error message Cause Remedy An error occurred in the control sys- Operation can be resumed. ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 163 ∗∗∗∗ tem. If the error occurs frequently, contact NCU SENSOR your local distributor to call for ser- vice.
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5 In Case of Trouble Error message Cause Remedy An error occurred in the control sys- Turn off the power to the printer and tem. turn it on after a while. If the same ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 212 ∗∗∗∗ error message appears again, contact WASTE INKtank SENSOR your local distributor to call for ser- vice.
CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functions This chapter describes the operating procedure for frequently used functions from the printer function menu, showing sample messages on the display. Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Key ........6-2 Invoking SET UP functions ............6-2 Invoking MAINTENANCE functions ........6-11 Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions ........6-16 Invoking NCU functions ............6-26 DISPLAY setting ..............6-29...
6 Operation for Functions Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Key The following five types of functions can be invoked by pressing the [FUNCTION] key. Function name Description Refer to SET UP Make various settings concerning print quality. p. 6-2 Maintenance functions are to be executed to keep the printer in good condi- p.
Invoking SET UP functions List of functions This section describes briefly the setup functions and their setting values. Name Function Refer to p. 6-4 MEDIA COMP. Corrects the feed rate of media MediaFeed SETUP Set particulars related to media feed. p.
6 Operation for Functions Outline of the setup functions (See 3-33) MEDIA COMP. When the media type or any heater temperature is changed, be sure to correct the feed rate to meet the media thickness. (Correction value: -255 ~ 255) MediaFeed SETUP Set particulars related to media feed.
Invoking SET UP functions PRINT MODE Sets various conditions of printing. DRAFT quality Set a desired print quality in DRAFT mode (540 dpi resolution in the Y-axis direction). Available setting values: [STD., FINE, FAST] Press the [FUNCTION] key while the quality item is selected. Then the printer permits setting the number of passes for every resolution and setting high-speed printing ON/OFF.
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6 Operation for Functions FINE quality Set a desired print quality in FINE mode (720 dpi resolution in the Y-axis direction). Available setting values: [STD., FINE, FAST] Press the [FUNCTION] key while the quality item is selected. Then the printer permits setting the number of passes for every resolution and setting high-speed printing ON/OFF.
Invoking SET UP functions LOGICAL SEEK Set LOGICALseek ON / OFF. Available setting values: [ON, OFF] UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICALseek is OFF UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICALseek is ON INK LAYERS Set the number of layers in which ink is applied. Available setting values: [1 to 9 layers] The setting values for each user type are stored separately from those for other user types.
6 Operation for Functions AUTO CUT Set whether or not to cut the media automatically after completion of printing. Available setting values: [ON, OFF] The media will be cut after the lapse of the time to wait for ink drying after completion of printing, if hav- ing been set.
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Invoking SET UP functions REFRESH Set the head refreshing level (running flush interval). Available setting values: [0 ~ 3] ( Enhancing the level shortens the interval) The setting values for each user type are stored separately from those for other user types. VACUUM Set the attracting force of the vacuum fan.
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6 Operation for Functions (See 3-45) Maintenance while printing While printing, set whether to perform automatic cleaning or wiping the heads. Available setting values: [CLEANING , WIPING , OFF] Cleaning will be performed at a movement interval as a unit after starting each drawing. When cleaning is selected, the details setting menu is obtained with [FUNCTION] key.
Invoking MAINTENANCE functions Invoking MAINTENANCE functions The maintenance functions described here are to be executed to keep the printer in good condition. To carry out maintenance of the printer, select [MAINTENANCE] from the FUNCTION menu and make the necessary settings. The maintenance of the station can be performed independently by pressing the [ST.MAINT] key.
6 Operation for Functions Setting a maintenance function Take the following steps on the operation panel to execute a maintenance function. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MAINTENANCE] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key once.
Invoking MAINTENANCE functions Make setting of the media remaining amount display function [MEDIA RESIDUAL] Set ON/OFF of the media remaining amount display function. (Normally OFF) With the media remaining amount display function set to ON, the media remaining amount is displayed in REMOTE mode.
Use this function when the printer is to be moved in such a way that some vibration is expected. However, when the printer is to be moved, be sure to contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Move the printer with the level adjusters of the take-up device in the raised position.
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Invoking MAINTENANCE functions Turn the main power supply OFF, unplug the power cable, and move the printer. When moving the printer, it must be held up by several people as illustrated below. The cover of the printer may break if it is pressed hard. 6-15...
6 Operation for Functions Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions List of functions This section describes briefly the machine setup functions and their setting values. Name Function Refer to DRYNESS FAN Make operation settings of the exhaust fan. p. 6-18 p. 6-18 DRYNESS FEED Change the feed operation after printing.
Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions Setting a MACHINE SETUP The operation described below on the operation panel is required to execute machine setup functions. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [MACHINE SETUP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key once.
6 Operation for Functions Outline of the machine setup functions DRYNESS FAN Set operation of the dryness fan. STOP TIME Set the time from the completion of printing to the stop of the fan. Available setting values: [ CONT. , 0 ~ 240 min ] ( Default: 120 min [In steps of 10 minutes] ) [CONT.] means that the fan is always kept operating.
Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions MEDIA CUT Set whether to allocate [ ] key to direct key of media cut. Set Value: [ON, OFF] When allocated to direct key, media cut is selected with [ ] key in the local mode, and when it is exe- cuted, feeding is performed automatically until the printed image passes the cut line and then automatically cut.
6 Operation for Functions STAMP SETUP Set whether or not to output the printing conditions and the date and time of printing. With STAMP SETUP set to ON, the printer prints the conditions and the date and time after completion of printing one file.
Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions Detection of media thickness Set whether to perform automatically or manually the detection of media thickness performed prior to the detection of media width. Even the same media is used, the thickness could be different due to detection error. In such instance, if you make the setting to MANUAL you can always set the same thickness.
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6 Operation for Functions LIST Prints the settings of the printer. The output format is as shown below. (The format, however, varies with the settings of [DISPLAY] and [UNIT SETUP].) Title, version information, and printer serial No. Title, version information, printer serial No., ink type and number of color will be printed on the top line of the list.
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Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions When water-based ink is used. Settings of the maintenance functions When solvent ink is used 6-23...
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6 Operation for Functions When water-based ink is used. Settings of the machine setup functions Solvent ink and water-based ink community. Settings of NCU Solvent ink and water-based ink community. Settings of DISPLAY Solvent ink and water-based ink community. Date and time Solvent ink and water-based ink community.
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Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions VERSION Displays version information of the equipment. Item Display Remarks Model JV5-1x0S(X) ∗ . ∗∗ Main F / W Version ∗ . ∗∗ NCU F / W Version I / F type USB I / F USB 2.0 ∗...
6 Operation for Functions Invoking NCU functions List of functions This section describes briefly the NCU functions and their setting values. Name Function Refer to NOZZLE CHECK Set whether or not to perform nozzle missing detection. p. 6-27 Set the operation of the printer to be performed in case the preset number of NG ACTION (*1) p.
Invoking NCU functions Outline of the NCU functions The NCU functions consist of operations concerning the nozzle missing detection function. Setting Make settings of the function that monitors nozzle missing with the nozzle check unit. Nozzle check Set whether or not to perform nozzle missing detection. Available setting values: [ON, OFF] (Default: ON) NG ACTION (*1) NG ACTION [DURING THE DRAW] (*1)
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6 Operation for Functions NG ACTION [AFTERtheDRAWend] (*1) Set the operation of the printer after completion of printing of one file in case a preset number of missing nozzles or more are detected and thus NG judgment is made. (*2) NG (*1): Bad nozzle condition.
DISPLAY setting DISPLAY setting Set a language to be used with the printer. Language Japanese English German French Spanish Italian Portuguese The setting is reflected on the indications on the LCDs. 6-29...
6 Operation for Functions Applied settings of functions Initial settings can be changed, as required. Settings of heaters Setting items for heaters The items that can be set for the three heaters are as described below. SET TEMP. Set temperature for each of the three heaters. Set the temperature of the pre-heater.
Applied settings of functions Detailed settings of heaters Make settings of the pre-heater, print-heater and post-heater built in the platen. The temperatures of heaters can be adjusted even during printing so that optimum temperatures can be obtained. However, it takes a heater a few minutes to more than ten minutes to reach the set temperature depending on the ambient temperature.
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6 Operation for Functions Setting the temperatures and standby time of heaters Set the temperatures and standby time of heaters by the following procedure: STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key once. L.
How to operate function menus How to operate function menus The following pages show the operating procedures and the messages displayed on the LCDs, using the fol- lowing icons. For detailed information of operation procedures, refer to the relevant pages. Icon Description This icon means pressing the [FUNCTION] key once.
6 Operation for Functions Functions related to the cutter When the media is to be cut at a desired position Cut the media at any desired position without using the [AUTO CUT] function. (Refer to “Cutting the media after completion of printing (p.3-41)” ) L.
Functions related to print quality Functions related to print quality With function menus of the printer, the print quality can be checked and setting can be changed to improve the print quality. Correcting media feed during printing [FEED COMPENSATION.] With the [MEDIA COMP.] function, as already described, operation is executed in LOCAL mode. How- ever, the operation described here is to be executed to correct the media feed rate in REMOTE mode or during printing of image data.
6 Operation for Functions Functions related to ink When ink sets (4-color and 6-color) are to be changed L. ∗ > [JV5-01] width : ∗∗∗∗ mm MAINTENANCE <ENT> ST.MAINTENANCE <ent> HD.MAINTENANCE <ENT> FILL UP INK <ent> DISCHARGE&WASH <ent> Being discharged Ink discharge.
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Functions related to ink When ink sets (4-color and 6-color) are to be changed (continued) It'sBeingDischarged. Remove all washing liquid cartridges. PLEASE WAIT Remove the cleaning liquid cartridge. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ------------------------------ 1234 5678 9ABC DEFG Processing Check the completed condition Please select according...
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