Page 1 COLOR INKJET PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL This Operation Manual is usable for the firmware version 7.50and later. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. URL : http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/ D201884-16...
Page 2 Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer “TS5-1600AMF” . The TS5-1600AMF is a color ink-jet printer for high quality printing with sublimation transfer ink (4- color and 6-color) or solvent ink (4 /6 /7-color). How to read this Operation Manual...
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Fcc Statement (Usa)
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 ...
Page 5: Structure Of This Operation Manual
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.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
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...
Page 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 Display ....................2-15 How to read the display .................2-15 How to read the LED indications............2-17 How to use the keys................2-18 Modes and Menu Screens ................2-20 Modes ....................2-20 About Function Menus.................2-21...
Page 9 Checking for nozzle clogging, and unclogging nozzles......3-22 Printing a test pattern (test printing)............3-22 Relationship between head row and test pattern........3-23 If the printed pattern is abnormal (Cleaning)..........3-23 If nozzles cannot be unclogged [FILL UP INK] ........3-25 Correcting the media feed rate [MEDIA COMP.]........3-27 If dots are not in alignment [DROP.POScorrect] ........3-29 Effective Plotting Area .................3-31 Establishing the Origin ................3-32...
Page 10 Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] ..........4-20 PUMP tube cleaning ..................4-23 Wiper cleaning ....................4-25 Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts [CR.MAINTENANCE] ..................4-28 Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP].....4-31 Refreshing interval during sleep mode [REFERSH] ......4-31 Tube cleaning interval during sleep mode [TUBE WASH].....4-32 Cleaning interval during sleep mode [CLEANING] ........4-33 Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode...
Page 11 (in the moving direction of the heads)............5-4 Characters are double- or triple-printed in the media feed direction..5-4 Disagreement in print positions between outward trip and homeward trip (jet deviation) ...................5-5 There is staggered print or nozzle missing ..........5-5 Ink drops falling on media during printing (ink drops falling)....5-5 If nozzles are still clogged even after head cleaning .......5-6 When nozzle clogging is not corrected [HEAD SELECT] ......5-10 Ink cartridge trouble..................5-12...
Page 12 Detailed settings of heaters ..............6-33 How to operate function menus..............6-35 Functions related to the cutter..............6-36 When the media is to be cut at a desired position .........6-36 When [] key is allocated to direct cut key ...........6-36 Functions related to print quality..............6-37 Correcting media feed during printing [FEED COMPENSATION.] ..6-37 Functions related to ink ................6-38 When ink sets (4-color or 6-color) are to be changed......6-38...
Page 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...
Page 14: Checking The Accessories
Check them for correct quantities and appearance. If you find any problems, please contact your distributor. Software CD-ROM Operation Manual (for TS5) : 1 (TS5-1600AMF) : 1 Protective glasses : 1 Request for daily care : 1 Power cable (6m) : 1...
Page 15: Dry Fan Unit Box
Checking the accessories Drying fan stay R : 1 Drying fan stay L : 1 Cleaning Solution bottle kit A29 : 1 (SPC-0137) Clean stick (with manual) : 12 Accessories Box : 1 Dry fan unit Box Dry fan assembly 160 : Open and close cover assembly 160 : 1 Dry fan unit Box...
Page 16: Features
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.
Page 17 Features Easy maintenance The automatic capping system for the heads eliminates the need of head cleaning before turning off the power. Nozzles can be unclogged by performing the cleaning function. If the printer is not in use for a prolonged period of time, it automatically performs nozzle clogging preven- tive operation at fixed intervals.
Page 18 1 Safety Precautions 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. And if necessary, it requires another cleaning or interruption of printing to prevent a waste of media and ink.
Page 19: Symbols
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.
Page 20: Notes On Installation
1 Safety Precautions Notes on Installation Where to install the printer Secure a suitable installation space before assembling the printer. The place of installation must have enough space for not only the printer itself but also for printing opera- tion. 500 mm 500 mm 4120 mm...
Page 21: Notes On Location
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- ...
Page 22: Moving The Printer
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.
Page 23: Connecting Power Supply
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 ...
Page 24: Warning For Use
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.
Page 25: Precautions In Use
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.
Page 26: Cautions And Notes
 Do not use the genuine ink for this machine 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.
Page 27 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.6-10)? ) ...
Page 28: Types Of Media That Can Be Used
1 Safety Precautions Types of media that can be used The types of media that can be used with the printer are roll media and cut sheet media. The types and sizes of media that can be used with the printer are explained below. Recommended types of media When sublimation transfer ink is used.
Page 29: Warning Labels
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.
Page 30: Basic Specifications
1 Safety Precautions Basic specifications Item Specifications 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 sublimation trans- Sublimation transfer ink :4 colors (Y.M.Bl.K) / 6 colors (Y,M,Bl,K,LBl,Lm)
Page 31 Basic specifications Item Specifications Head height adjustment Can be set by user steplessly in the range of 1.5 mm to 7 mm (media thickness is automati- cally recognized) 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...
Page 32: Specifications For Ink
1 Safety Precautions Specifications for ink Item Sublimation transfer ink Solvent ink Supply Sublimation transfer ink cartridge Dedicated solvent ink cartridges Color Black ink cartridge Black ink cartridge Blue ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Light blue ink cartridge...
Page 33: Notes On Usb 2.0 Interface
Basic specifications Notes on USB 2.0 Interface Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.  When two or more printers are connected to one personal computer When two or more printers (this machine) are connected to one personal computer, the personal computer may not recognize all the printers normally.
Page 34 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 printer at a low speed. That can cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left end during printing. 1-22...
Page 35 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...
Page 36: Configurations And Functions
2 Before Use Configurations and Functions Front...
Page 37 Configurations and Functions 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. Open the maintenance cover L and/or maintenance cover R when doing so is 4 Maintenance cover L required for maintenance.
Page 38: Rear
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 sublimation transfer ink, use water-based cleaning solution car- tridge (SPC-0259). 2 Clamp lever (rear) Interlocked with the clamp lever in the font of the printer.
Page 39: Front Cover And Maintenance Covers
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.
Page 40: Relationships Between Ink Station And Head Row
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.
Page 41 Configurations and Functions When solvent ink is used Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Light Black 4 color ink set 6 color ink set 7 color ink set Lk Lk Head when ink is set 4 colors Head when ink is set 6 colors Head when ink is set 7 colors 4 color ink set Four ink cartridges for each color.
Page 42: Cartridge Control
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.
Page 43 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...
Page 44: Carriage
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.
Page 45: Cutter Blade And Cutting Line
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.3-35)? ) , (Refer to ?AUTO CUT (p.6-9)? ) Cutter unit Cutter blade...
Page 46: Pinch Rollers And Feed Rollers
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- ...
Page 47: Heater
Configurations and Functions Heater The following three heaters are built in platen. When sublimation transfer ink is used When solvent ink is used Not used. Pre-heats the media being drawn and pre- pre-heater vents the sharp increase of temperature at the printing part.
Page 48: Operation Panel
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.
Page 49: Display
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].
Page 50 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.
Page 51: How To Read The Led Indications
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;...
Page 52: How To Use The Keys
2 Before Use How to use the keys The functions of the operation panel are described below. 2-18...
Page 53: Functions Of The Jog Keys
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. 3 [REMOTE] key Use this key to switch between [REMOTE mode] and [LOCAL mode].
Page 54: Modes And Menu Screens
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.
Page 55: About Function Menus
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.
Page 56 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] →...
Page 57 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].
Page 58: Outline Of Menu Hierarchy
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...
Page 59 About Function Menus *1 Only when sublimation transfer ink is used. 2-25...
Page 60 2 Before Use Direct keys Pressing direct keys will easily invoke frequently used functions. 2-26...
Page 61: Setting Values In Function Menus
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. 3-27) -255 to 255 Corrects the feed rate of media. MediaFeed FEED METHOD DIRECT, NORMAL Switches between methods for SETUP (p.
Page 62: Before Use
2 Before Use Function name Sub function Setting value Function VACUUM STRONG, STOP TIMER 0 - 60 min, CONTINUE Sets the absorbability of the media. (p. 6-10) STANDARD, Also sets the time to stop the vac- Little WEAK, uum fan after printing. WEAK Press [FUNC- TION] key to set...
Page 63: Maintenance Functions
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.
Page 64 2 Before Use Function name Sub function Setting value Function FLUSHING BOX CLEANING COMP. (p. 4-46) To be performed in order to let the equipment recognize that the clean- ing of the flushing box has been per- formed. BOX EXCHANGE LV (p. 4-43) Changes the time for cleaning or 5/5 to 1/5 replacing of flushing box.
Page 65 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 ING (p. 4-34) printer performs various operations at fixed intervals to prevent such [Only when solvent trouble as nozzle clogging, nozzle ink is used.] missing, ink drops falling or ink...
Page 66 2 Before Use MACHINE SET functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function DRY & EXHST. DRYNESS FAN STOP TIME 0 to 240 Min, CONTINUE Set the operation of the dryness fan. FAN (p. 6-20) [STOP TIMER] sets the time from RENEW ON, OFF the completion of the printing to the...
Page 67 About Function Menus Function name Sub function Setting value Function CART.PRIORITY (p. 3-49) INK LEVEL, EXP. DATE Set the cartridge status to use first in the double cartridge automatic switching function. Test Draw Arrange (p. 6-25) FEED Dir, SCAN Dir. Set the arrange direction of the test pattern to be drawn when perform- ing test drawing repeatedly.
Page 68 2 Before Use NCU functions Function name Sub function Setting value Function NOZZLE CHECK (p. 6-29) 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...
Page 69 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 ......3-14 Operating the heaters ............3-15 Setting the reference value for dot misalignment correction [PG DROP ADJUST.] ............3-20...
Page 70: Operation Flow
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.
Page 71 Turning the power on Turning the power on Turn the power on. Make sure that the front cover and maintenance covers are all closed. If any of  the covers is open, the printer does not start up properly. STEPS: Turn on the power to the printer.
Page 72: Power Switches
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.
Page 73: Adjusting The Head Gap
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.
Page 74: How To Check The Head Gap
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. ∗ > width : ∗∗∗∗ mm Press the [ENTER] key twice.
Page 75: Setting The Media On The Printer
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- ...
Page 76: Changing The Angular Position Of The Drying Fan
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 ...
Page 77: Setting Roll Media On The Printer
Setting the media on the printer Setting roll media on the printer The procedure for setting roll media on the printer is described below. Installation procedure Set a media referring to the separate manual “When AMF Unit is used”. Press the [] key to select [ROLL]. (Refer to ?LOCAL mode (p.2-20)? ) After detecting the media, the printer returns to LOCAL mode.
Page 78 3 Printing 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. ∗∗∗∗∗...
Page 79 Setting the media on the printer 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...
Page 80: Setting Cut Sheet Media On The Printer
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.
Page 81 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.
Page 82: Selecting And Checking Printing Conditions
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.
Page 83: Operating The Heaters
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.
Page 84: Checking The Preset Temperature And Setting A Temperature During Printing
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.6-34)? ). STEPS: Make sure that the Heater Switch is turned ON.
Page 85: What Is Beading
Operating the heaters What is beading ? 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.
Page 86: Temperature Adjustment
3 Printing Temperature adjustment 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.
Page 87: In Case Of Heater Trouble
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 ...
Page 88: [Pg Drop Adjust.]
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.
Page 89 Setting the reference value for dot misalignment correction [PG DROP ADJUST.] 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.
Page 90: Checking For Nozzle Clogging, And Unclogging Nozzles
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 ...
Page 91: Relationship Between Head Row And Test Pattern
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...
Page 92 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.
Page 93: If Nozzles Cannot Be Unclogged [Fill Up Ink]
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 3-23) and nozzle washing (Refer to ?Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] (p.4- 10)? ).
Page 94 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 ∗...
Page 95: Correcting The Media Feed Rate [Media Comp.]
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.
Page 96 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.
Page 97: If Dots Are Not In Alignment [Drop.poscorrect]
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.
Page 98 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.
Page 99: Effective Plotting Area
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...
Page 100: Establishing The Origin
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...
Page 101: Printing An Image
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.
Page 102: Interrupting The Printing Operation
3 Printing STEPS: Check the heater temperatures. Make sure that the CONSTANT lamps on the heater panel are lit. (See 3-16) Press the [REMOTE] key. The printer enters REMOTE mode. The currently selected type (printing conditions) can be confirmed. (Refer to ?Registering printing con- ditions in a lump (type registration) (p.6-2)? ) ∗...
Page 103: Cutting The Media After Completion Of Printing
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- ...
Page 104 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. ∗ > width : ∗∗∗∗...
Page 105: Automatic Cleaning
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.
Page 106 3 Printing Press the [FUNCTION] key. CLEANING INTERVAL 10 - 30000mm 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 - 30000mm SOFT / NORMAL / HARD INTERVAL...
Page 107: Maintenance While Printing
Printing an image Maintenance while Printing 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.
Page 108 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 INTERVAL...
Page 109 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. ∗ > width : ∗∗∗∗ mm Select [SET UP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key. When the following display is shown, press the [ENTER] key.
Page 110: Display Of [Ink Near End] Or [Ink End]
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.
Page 111 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.
Page 112 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.
Page 113: Change The Operation Condition Of The Ambient Temperature
Change the operation condition of the ambient temperature Change the operation condition of the ambient temperature If you print in the status that the temperature of the place in which the machine has installed (ambient temper- ature) is out of the usable temperature range, ink discharging defect or changing color may occur, and it adversely affects the printing quality.
Page 114 3 Printing Press the [END] key several times. The printer returns to LOCAL mode. L. ∗ > [JV5-01] width : ∗∗∗∗ mm Operation when selecting [Wait arrival]  • After displaying the error, the machine displays the message to inform you that it waits until the ambient temperature becomes within the usable rage.
Page 115: Extension Of Ink Expiry Month
Extension of Ink Expiry Month Extension of Ink Expiry Month Ink expiry month can be extended for six months from the expired month. When used without extension, ink becomes unusable after two months of the expiry month. The following setting or confirmation screen appears when the power of this machine is turned on, or when expired ink cartridge is set.
Page 116: When A Cartridge Extended The Expiry Month Is Set
3 Printing When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set and the power is turned on, or when a cartridge extended the expiry month is set to this machine, the following screen appears. EXPIRED INK IN USE PRESS [ENT] alternately displayed...
Page 117: Switch Setting Of Ink Supply Path
Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path For the ink supply, condition of the ink cartridge to be used first by the double-cartridge automatic switching function can be selected. When expired ink cartridge is set, the expired cartridge is used first regardless ...
Page 118: When Both Ink Cartridge And Mbis1 Are Used
3 Printing When both ink cartridge and MBIS1 are used When both an ink cartridge and the optional bulk ink system (MBIS1) are set in the supply paths of the same color, you can select the ink to be used first. Usually, when both an ink cartridge and the bulk ink system (MBIS1) are set in ...
Page 119: Turning The Power Off
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 ...
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Page 121: Daily Care
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] ..4-14 When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] ........4-16 Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] ......4-20...
Page 122: Routine Maintenance
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 Bottle Kit A29, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses. When performing cleaning, be sure to wear gloves so that no ink will come in contact with your skin.
Page 123: Notes On Cleaning Solution
Routine Maintenance Notes on cleaning solution Use the cleaning liquid dedicated for the ink being used. Solvent INK Cleaning Solution 200 for Solvent Ink kit (SPC-0369) MILD SOVENT WASHING LIQUID (SPC-0294) Sublimation transfer ink Cleaning Solution Bottle Kit A29 (SPC-0137) [Sold separately] Water-based Cleaning Liquid Cartridge (SPC-0259) [Sold separately] Cleaning exterior surfaces If exterior surfaces of the printer is stained, dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted...
Page 124: Cleaning The Media Sensor
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.
Page 125: Opening The Maintenance Cover
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.
Page 126 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.
Page 127: Cleaning The Wiper And Ink Caps [Carriage Out]
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.
Page 128 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 ...
Page 129 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.
Page 130: Cleaning The Nozzle [Nozzle Wash]
(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, ...
Page 131 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.
Page 132 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.
Page 133 Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] Press the [ENTER] key. The carriage returns to the station. The nozzles are capped and the display shown below continues for the set waiting time during which suction of cleaning liquid and cleaning are performed. On the lapse of the set waiting time, the printer performs the initial operation and returns to LOCAL mode.
Page 134: Cleaning The Ink Discharge Passage [Disway Wash]
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.
Page 135 Cleaning the ink discharge passage [DISWAY WASH] 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.
Page 136: When The Operation Of The Printer Is To Be Suspended For A Long Time [Custody Wash]
4 Daily Maintenance 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. After the cleaning, store the printer properly.
Page 137 When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] 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.
Page 138: Daily Maintenance
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.
Page 139 When the operation of the printer is to be suspended for a long time [CUSTODY WASH] 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.
Page 140: Before Executing The [Pump Tube Wash]
4 Daily Maintenance 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 ...
Page 141 Before executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH] 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.
Page 142 4 Daily Maintenance 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 ...
Page 143: Pump Tube Cleaning
PUMP tube cleaning 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.
Page 144 4 Daily Maintenance 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 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ − − − − − − − − − − − 4-24...
Page 145: Wiper Cleaning
Wiper cleaning 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 ...
Page 146 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 ...
Page 147 Wiper cleaning 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.
Page 148: [Cr.maintenance]
4 Daily Maintenance 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.
Page 149 Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts [CR.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.
Page 150 4 Daily Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. The printer performs the initial operation and returns to LOCAL. ∗Being Initialized∗ L. ∗ > PLEASE WAIT width : ∗∗∗∗ mm 4-30...
Page 151: Preventing Nozzle Clogging While Power Is Off [Sleep Set Up]
Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] 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.
Page 152: Tube Cleaning Interval During Sleep Mode [Tube Wash]
4 Daily Maintenance 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.
Page 153: Cleaning Interval During Sleep Mode [Cleaning]
Preventing nozzle clogging while power is off [SLEEP SET UP] 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.
Page 154: [Routine Setup]
4 Daily Maintenance 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. In addition, when you use sublimation transfer ink, you can set the interval at which cleaning operation is to be performed to prevent color change.
Page 155 Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] 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>...
Page 156: Refresh Interval While In Stand-By Mode [Refersh]
4 Daily Maintenance 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. If it is in REMOTE mode, press the [REMOTE] key.
Page 157 Setting periodical operations in stand-by mode [ROUTINE SETUP] Input the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically, using the [] or [] key. Input range: OFF, 1 to 168 Register the setting by pressing the [ENTER] key. ROUTINE SETUP REFRESHinterval = 1h...
Page 158: Tube Cleaning Interval While In Stand-By Mode [Tube Wash]
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. To prevent clogging in the flushing BOX, this machine puts the cleaning solu- ...
Page 159: Cleaning Interval While In Stand-By Mode [Cleaning]
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 ...
Page 160 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. INTERVAL] Input range: OFF, 1 to 168 [CLEAN.
Page 161: Other Maintenance Functions
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.
Page 162 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. 4-42...
Page 163: Changing Warning Time Of Flushing Box Cleaning Or Replacement [Box Exchange Lv]
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).
Page 164: When The Waste Ink Tank Is Full
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.
Page 165 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 from the side to the back. The small handle comes to the front.
Page 166: Cleaning Of Flushing Box
4 Daily Maintenance Cleaning of Flushing Box When the following warning message appears, quickly clean the lid of the suction fan box. L .1 > ! Flush. BOX CLEANING When the warning message above appears 6 times, replace the flushing BOX. The message for replacing flushing BOX appears at 3 levels.
Page 167 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 ...
Page 168 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.
Page 169: Maintenance When Using Sublimation Transfer Ink
Maintenance when using sublimation transfer ink Maintenance when using sublimation transfer ink When you use sublimation transfer ink, the maintenance below is required in addition to the normal mainte- nance. Replacing F-Box filters (See 4-49)  Cleaning the flushing tray (See 4-51) ...
Page 170 4 Daily Maintenance Select [FILTER EXCHANGE] by pressing the [] key and press the [ENTER] key. The carriage will come out of the capping station. times Sub-INK MAINTE. FILTER EXCHANGE <ent> Open the maintenance cover and remove the F-BOX filter from F-BOX filter base. F-BOX filter F-BOX filter base Attach new F-BOX filter to F-BOX filter...
Page 171: Cleaning The Flushing Tray
Maintenance when using sublimation transfer ink Cleaning the flushing tray When sublimation transfer ink is used, each time when the power is put on, the following messages are indicated. Perform the cleaning of the ink tray. The ink tray of the Flush.
Page 172 4 Daily Maintenance Fix the flushing tray. Also, fix the F-BOX filter and F-BOX filter base in the same man- ner. Close the maintenance cover, and press the [ENTER] key. An ink tray is removed and cleaned. INK TRAY CLEAN. COMPLETED : ent The operation will return to the local mode.
Page 173: Changing The Time For Issuing Warning Of Flushing Box Filter Replacement
Maintenance when using sublimation transfer ink Changing the time for issuing warning of flushing Box filter replacement. [FILTER EXC. LV.] When you use the sublimation transfer ink, the filter on the flushing BOX could be stained, depending on the use environment and working conditions, earlier than the standard time for replacement. This function makes it possible to accelerate the time for replacement of the filter earlier than the standard.
Page 174 4 Daily Maintenance Input the BOX replacement level, using the [] or [] key. Fix with [ENTER] key. DirtCond. of The Filter is seen and changed. FILTER EXC. LV. LEVEL : 5/5 Press [END] key several times. It returns to the local mode. 4-54...
Page 175: To Use Sublimation Transfer Ink With More Stable Quality
To use sublimation transfer ink with more stable quality To use sublimation transfer ink with more stable quality When you print with sublimation transfer ink after you have left this machine, color may change due to color material settling. By shaking the ink cartridge or performing ink filling periodically, the status will be improved. (Before per- forming ink filling, it is necessary to shake the ink cartridge.) In the firmware version 6.40 and later, when the time to shake the ink cartridge or to perform ink filling has come, a message (warning preventing color material settling) is displayed to inform you of it.
Page 176: Set The Interval To Display The Warning Message
4 Daily Maintenance Set the interval to display the warning message Depending on the ambient temperature, set the interval to display the warning preventing color material settling. Setting time: OFF (disabled), 12 to 120 hours When you use sublimation transfer ink Sb52, the display interval of the mes- ...
Page 177: Replacing The Wiper [Wiper Exchange]
The wiper to be newly installed is available as an option.  Order it from your dealer or a sales office of MIMAKI. For cleaning, we recommend the use of the clean stick. If using cotton swab, ...
Page 178 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.
Page 179: Replacing The Cutter Blade
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.
Page 180 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.
Page 181: In Case Of Trouble
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...
Page 182: Before Taking A Phenomenon As A Failure
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.
Page 183: Media Jamming Arises / Media Is Soiled
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.
Page 184: If Image Quality Is Poor
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...
Page 185: Disagreement In Print Positions Between Outward Trip And Homeward Trip (Jet Deviation)
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.3-29)? ) There is staggered print or nozzle missing Staggered print Nozzle missing Remedy...
Page 186: If Nozzles Are Still Clogged Even After Head Cleaning
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.3-23)? ) and NOZZLE WASH (Refer to ?Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] (p.4-10)? ) .
Page 187 If image quality is poor Remove the ink cartridges. Ink is discharged to the waste ink tank. More than 20 seconds remaining Ink discharge. Remove Being discharged Remove cartridges. PLEASE WAIT MMBB YYKK KKYY BBMM 00:40 Less than 20 seconds remaining Being discharged PLEASE WAIT ∗...
Page 188: In Case Of Trouble
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...
Page 189 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. Remove It'sBeingDischarged.
Page 190: When Nozzle Clogging Is Not Corrected [Head Select]
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.
Page 191 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. ∗ > FUNCTION width : ∗∗∗∗...
Page 192: Ink Cartridge Trouble
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.
Page 193: If Error 202 [Device Construction] Is Displayed
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.
Page 194: Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Displayed
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.
Page 195: Warning Messages
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.
Page 196 - - - - 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.
Page 197 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.
Page 198: Error Messages
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...
Page 199 Troubles for which error messages are displayed Error message Cause Remedy The printer received some data other Securely connect the interface cable in ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 10 ∗∗∗∗∗ than command data. position. COMMAND ERROR Use an interface cable conforming to the specifications. Any parameter outside the range of Turn off the power to the printer and acceptable numeric values was...
Page 200 5 In Case of Trouble Error message Cause Remedy An error occurred in communication Check that the cable is securely con- ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 25 ∗∗∗∗∗ between the host computer and the nected to the host computer and inter- PACKET SIZE OVER interface board for USB2.0 connec- face board.
Page 201 Troubles for which error messages are displayed Error message Cause Remedy ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 51 ∗∗∗∗∗ Y-origin could not be detected. Turn off the power to the printer and Y-ORIGIN turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again, contact Head height origin could not be ∗∗∗∗∗...
Page 202 5 In Case of Trouble Error message Cause Remedy Check whether the AMF media feed- Turn off the power to the printer and ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 67 ∗∗∗∗∗ ing unit is disconnected. turn it on after a while. If the same FEEDRE UNIT 01 error message appears again, contact your local distributor to call for ser-...
Page 203 Troubles for which error messages are displayed 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 ∗∗∗∗...
Page 204 5 In Case of Trouble Error message Cause Remedy An error occurred in the control sys- Turn off the power to the printer and ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 161 ∗∗∗∗ tem. turn it on after a while. If the same NCU CONSUMPTION error message appears again, contact your local distributor to call for ser- An error occurred in the control sys-...
Page 205 Troubles for which error messages are displayed Error message Cause Remedy ∗∗∗∗ ERROR 207 ∗∗∗∗ An error occurred in the wave shape Turn off the power to the printer and SLEW RATE (----) control during printing. turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again, contact ∗∗∗∗...
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Page 207: Operation For Functions
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 ........6-12 Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions ........6-17 Invoking NCU functions ............6-28 DISPLAY setting ..............6-31...
Page 208: Functions Invoked By [Function] Key
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- MAINTENANCE p.
Page 209: List Of Functions
List of functions This section describes briefly the setup functions and their setting values. Name Function Refer to MEDIA COMP. Corrects the feed rate of media p. 6-5 MediaFeed SETUP Set particulars related to media feed. p. 6-5 p. 6-5 HEATER Sets heater conditions PRINT MODE...
Page 210 6 Operation for Functions Settings of the setup functions The operation described below on the operation panel is required to execute the setup functions. STEPS: Make sure that the printer is in LOCAL mode, and then select [SET UP] using the [FUNCTION] key and press the [ENTER] key.
Page 211: Outline Of The Setup Functions
Outline of the setup functions (See 3-27) 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. The table below shows the setting items.
Page 212: Print Mode
6 Operation for 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.
Page 213 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.
Page 214: Drying Time
6 Operation for 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.
Page 215: Right Margin
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.
Page 216 6 Operation for 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.
Page 217: Media Detect
(See 3-39) 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.
Page 218: Invoking Maintenance Functions
6 Operation for 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.
Page 219: Setting A Maintenance Function
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.
Page 220: Make Setting Of The Media Remaining Amount Display Function [Media Residual]
6 Operation for 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.
Page 221: Moving The Printer Safely [Beforemovingit.]
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 ...
Page 222 6 Operation for 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. 6-16...
Page 223: Invoking Machine Setup Functions
Invoking MACHINE SETUP functions List of functions This section describes briefly the machine setup functions and their setting values. Name Function Refer to Make operation / interlock / independent settings of the Dryness fan and the DRY & EXHST.FAN p. 6-20 Outside /Built-in exhaust fan.
Page 224: Functions Of [Information] Key
6 Operation for Functions Functions of [INFORMATION] key This section describes briefly the [INFORMATION] functions and their setting values. Name Function Refer to p. 6-26 ERROR HISTORY Displays the history of errors. Displays the records of the date and time when maintenance functions were MAINTE.
Page 225: Setting A Machine Setup
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.
Page 226: Outline Of The Machine Setup Functions
6 Operation for Functions Outline of the machine setup functions DRY & EXHAUST FAN 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 1 minutes] ) [CONT.] means that the fan is always kept operating.
Page 227: Dryness Feed
BUILT-IN EXHAUST FAN Set the operation of the built-in exhaust fan when the fan is equipped. As a default, the built-in exhaust fan operates in conjunction with the dryness fan setting. If switched to independent operation, different setting from the dryness fan is available. STOP TIME Set the time from the completion of printing to the stop of the fan.
Page 228: Heater Setup
6 Operation for Functions CONFIRM. FEED Set whether or not to perform feeding the media after test printing for checking of the printing result. Available setting values: [ON , OFF] With CONFIRM. FEED set to ON, the media after completion of printing will be fed up to a position where the print result can be checked on the platen.
Page 229: Time Set
TIME SET Set the date and time on the printer. A past date and time up to 8 o’clock can be input. If you have set a time in the future by mistake, the setting value can be returned to the previous setting value by pressing the [FUNCTION] key.
Page 230: Stamp Setup
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.
Page 231: Test Draw Arrange
Test Draw Arrange You can select the deployment direction of the test pattern to be printed when performing test printing repeatedly. Set value : [FEED DIR. , SCAN DIR.] : When the set value is “FEED DIR.” : When the set value is “SCAN DIR.” Detection of media Thickness Detection Set whether to perform automatically or manually the detection of media thickness performed prior to the...
Page 232: Error History
6 Operation for Functions INFORMATION INFORMATION, one of the MACHINE SETUP functions, consists of menus for checking the informa- tion of the printer. This function can be activated directly by pressing the [INFORMATION] key. Item Description ERROR HISTORY Displays the history of errors and warnings. MAINTE.
Page 233 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].) Ink replacement report Draws ink cartridge replacement history. You can select ink color without nozzle clogging. VERSION Displays version information of the equipment.
Page 234: Invoking Ncu Functions
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. 6-29 Set the operation of the printer to be performed in case the preset number of p.
Page 235: Outline Of The 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)
Page 236 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.
Page 237: 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. 6-31...
Page 238: Applied Settings Of Functions
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.
Page 239: Detailed Settings Of Heaters
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.
Page 240 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.
Page 241: 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. This operation is used to enter [FUNCTION mode] or to go to the lower level of hierarchy.
Page 242: Functions Related To The Cutter
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.3-35)? ) L.
Page 243: 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.
Page 244: Functions Related To Ink
6 Operation for Functions Functions related to ink When ink sets (4-color or 6-color) are to be changed L. ∗ > width : ∗∗∗∗ mm MAINTENANCE <ENT> ST.MAINTENANCE <ent> HD.MAINTENANCE <ENT> FILL UP INK <ent> DISCHARGE&WASH <ent> Being discharged Ink discharge. PLEASE WAIT ...
Page 245 When ink sets (4-color or 6-color) are to be changed (continued) It'sBeingDischarged. Remove all washing PLEASE WAIT liquid cartridges.  Remove the cleaning liquid cartridge. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ------------------------------ 1234 5678 9ABC DEFG Processing Check the completed condition Please select according to situation.
Page 246: Function Flowchart [Boot]
6 Operation for Functions Function Flowchart [BOOT] TS5-1600 Sb51 Sb51 (MBYKKYBM) (MBbKYBMm) 6-40...
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Page 248: Function Flowchart [Local Mode]
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Page 252: Function Flowchart [Remote Mode]
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Page 254: Function Flowchart [Function Key]
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MIMAKI TS5-1600AMF Operation Manual

FCC Statement (USA)

Structure of this Operation Manual

CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions

Checking the Accessories

Features

Symbols

Notes on Installation

Connecting Power Supply

Warning for Use

Warning Labels

Basic Specifications

CHAPTER 2 Before Use

Configurations and Functions

Operation Panel

Modes and Menu Screens

About Function Menus

CHAPTER 3 Printing

Operation Flow

Turning the Power on

Adjusting the Head Gap

Setting the Media on the Printer

Selecting and Checking Printing Conditions

Operating the Heaters

[Pg Drop Adjust.]

Checking for Nozzle Clogging, and Unclogging Nozzles

Correcting the Media Feed Rate [MEDIA COMP.]

If Dots Are Not in Alignment [Drop.poscorrect]

Effective Plotting Area

Establishing the Origin

Printing an Image

Display of [INK NEAR END] or [INK END]

Change the Operation Condition of the Ambient Temperature

Extension of Ink Expiry Month

Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path

Turning the Power off

CHAPTER 4 Daily Care

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Wiper and Ink Caps [CARRIAGE OUT]

Cleaning the Nozzle [NOZZLE WASH]

Cleaning the Ink Discharge Passage [DISWAY WASH]

When the Operation of the Printer Is to be Suspended for a Long Time [CUSTODY WASH]

Before Executing the [PUMP TUBE WASH]

PUMP Tube Cleaning

Wiper Cleaning

[Cr.maintenance]

Preventing Nozzle Clogging While Power Is off [SLEEP SET UP]

[Routine Setup]

Other Maintenance Functions

When the Waste Ink Tank Is Full

Cleaning of Flushing Box

Maintenance When Using Sublimation Transfer Ink

To Use Sublimation Transfer Ink with more Stable Quality

Replacing the Wiper [WIPER EXCHANGE]

Replacing the Cutter Blade

CHAPTER 5 In Case of Trouble

Before Taking a Phenomenon as a Failure

If Image Quality Is Poor

Ink Cartridge Trouble

Troubles for Which Error Messages Are Displayed

CHAPTER 6 Operation for Functions

Functions Invoked by [FUNCTION] Key

Invoking SET up Functions

Invoking MAINTENANCE Functions

Invoking MACHINE SETUP Functions

Invoking NCU Functions

DISPLAY Setting

Applied Settings of Functions

How to Operate Function Menus

Functions Related to the Cutter

Functions Related to Print Quality

Functions Related to Ink

Function Flowchart [BOOT]

Function Flowchart [LOCAL Mode]

Function Flowchart [REMOTE Mode]

Function Flowchart [FUNCTION Key]

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