Mimaki JV3-160SP manuel d'utilisation

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 / E-mail: traiding@mimaki.co.jp D200913 OPERA TION MANUAL[...]

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CAUTION MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any damage of any kind (including but not limited to unearned profits, indirect damages, special losses and other debts) caused by the use of malfunction of the product unless otherwise specified in MIMAKI warranty provisions. The same applies to any case where MIMAKI ENGINEER- ING CO[...]

Interference to televisions and radios The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating. The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific- purpose radio and televisions. The product’s interference with[...]

- i - Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI "JV3-160SP" model of color ink jet printer . The JV3-160SP is a color ink-jet plotter applicable to high quality plotting with solvent ink. The plotter can be set up in one of the two ink settings. The four -color setting uses four ink cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow , black, 2[...]

- ii - Features The features of the device are described below . T ogether with the method of operation of the device explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly . Newly developed high-reliability high-coloring solvent ink The newly developed solvent ink allows the use of raw tarpaulin or other commercially ava[...]

- iii - Standard drier fan The fan provides cold air to reduce the drying time after printing and prevent color staining during the medium take-up process. Indication of the INK Remains Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device, you can use the ink and medium without waste. Simple display The LCD panel [...]

- iv - For safe operation Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below . Read and fully understand before reading the text. • Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignor- ing this s[...]

- v - • Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving system in case of using the device in a closed room or a room with bad ventilation. • The ink used for this device contains organic solvent. Since the ink is flammable, never use fire when using the device. • When cleaning the ink station and head, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and glo[...]

- vi - Never Do the Following WARNING During assembly • The pack of the device is as heavy as approximately 200 kg. Perform the assembly work by at least four persons. Do not disassemble or remodel the device. • Never disassemble or remodel the main unit of the printer and the ink cartridge. Disassembling/ remodeling any of them will result in [...]

- vii - Precautions in installation CAUTION A place exposed to direct sunlight A place in which temperature and humidity vary by a great margin Use the device under the following environment. Operating environment: 20 to 35 ° C 35 to 65% (Rh) A place exposed to direct air blow from air conditioner, etc. A place that is not horizontal A place that [...]

- viii - Precautions in use CAUTION Heater • Do not spill liquid on the platen as this may cause failure of the heater or ignition. • Do not touch the platen heater with bare hand while it is hot as this may cause burn. • When moving the device, wait unit the heater temperature drops. As a criterion, wait at least 30 minutes since you turn of[...]

- ix - CAUTION Medium • If medium that is likely to tightly curl, flatten first the paper before using it for printing. Heavily-curled medium affect the plotted result. Locking the casters • Make sure to lock the casters before starting job. If the device performs plotting without the casters locked, the device can move out of position. Ink car[...]

- x - T ABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ............................................................................................................................. i On This Operation manual ....................................................................................................... ................ i Features ...............................[...]

- xi - Setting a paper roll on the device ............................................................................................. .......... 2.10 Operating the lock pin ......................................................................................................... ............... 2.14 Switching the direction of winding of the medium[...]

- xii - CHAPTER 5 Maintenance ..................................................................... 5.1 Maintenance of the device ............................................................................................ 5.2 Invoking a maintenance function ...........................................................................................[...]

- xiii - How to read this operation manual Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys In this Operation manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure. page 1.6. Operate the device while confirming the display on the LCD. Display on t[...]

- xiv - Structure of this Operation manual This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. Chapter 2 Operations This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging fro[...]

- 1.1 - CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as ink and media. T able of contents Where to install the device ............................................................................ 1.2 Moving the device ..........................................................................[...]

- 1.2 - Where to install the device Secure a suitable installation space before assembling the device. The place of installation must have space required not only for the device itself but also for plotting operation. Model Width Depth Height Gross weight JV3-160SP 2660 mm 750 mm 1240 mm About 185 Kg 3660 mm 500 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm 2640 mm 500 mm W [...]

- 1.3 - Moving the device •W hen moving the device to a different place, contact local representative of Mimaki Engineering. If you move it, failure of damage may occur . Be sure to request a specialist to move the device. When moving the device by necessity within the same floor without steps, perform the following procedure. When moving the dev[...]

- 1.4 - Configuration and function The Front Name Function 1 Front cover It is opened when setting medium or taking a corrective measure against a medium jam. Even if the power switch is off, keep the front cover closed to perform the ink clogging preventive operation. 2 Carriage Moves the print head from side to side. 3 Operation panel This panel [...]

- 1.5 - The REAR Name Function 1 Rear exhauster Discharges plotting smell from the medium to out of the room. 2 Ink station Set the ink cartridges specified. 3 Ink cartridge Each cartridge contains ink of a specific color . 4V oltage selector switch Switches between 100-120 V and 220-240 V according to the power voltage used. 5 IEEE-1394 connector [...]

- 1.6 - Operation Panel The operation panel that is used to operate the device. Display Displays a set item, a guidance error , etc. POWER lamp It lights up (in green) when the power to the device is turned on. [DA T A CLEAR] key Erase the data has been received. [REMOTE] key Change the operation mode between the REMOTE mode and the LOCAL mode. [EN[...]

- 1.7 - Heater panel The platen has heater built-in for printing and pre-printing. Turns on/of f the power of the heaters and displays their statuses with LED indicators. When the power switch of the device is turned of f, the power of the heaters is also turned off. HEA T indicator Lights in orange while the print heater is being heated. CONST ANT[...]

- 1.8 - Carriage The carriage is provided with ink heads for printing, a cutter unit for cutting off medium, etc. It is also provided with a lever for adjusting the head height according to the thickness of the medium used. Heater The platen has heater built-in for printing and preprinting. The preheater preheats the medium before plotting to preve[...]

- 1.9 - Capping station •W hen cleaning the capping station, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes. The capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc. Cap : It covers the nozzle so as to prevent the head nozzle from drying up. W iper : It is used to clean the head nozzle. The [...]

- 1.10 - The medium sensor The medium sensors detects the presence of the medium and the medium length. There is a medium sensors on the platen. • Set up medium to cover medium sensor at the back side of platen absolutely . If the part of medium is not on medium, the medium con not be detected. Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provid[...]

- 1.11 - Precautions in handling the ink cartridge • Ink is organic solvent. If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap and water . If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water for at least 15 minutes. In this case, also wash the backside of eyelids to rinse ink away completely . [...]

- 1.12 - Precautions in handling the medium Carefully observe the following when handling the medium. • Use media recommended by MIMAKI for stable, high-quality plotting. • Heater temperature setting according to medium characteristics Set the temperature of the preheater and print heater according to the type and characteristic of the medium u[...]

- 1.13 - T ypes of medium that can be used The types of medium that can be used with the device are roll medium and cut sheet medium. The types and sizes of medium that can be used with the device are explained below . T ypes of medium that can be used •T arpaulin •F F (Flexible Face) • PVC Sizes of medium that can be used Medium Size JV3-160[...]

- 1.14 - Setting the heater voltage Set the heater voltage according to the supply voltage to the plotter . For the voltage setting, use the three voltage selectors under the left back of the cover . At shipping from the factory , the voltage is set to 220 V for safety . • The plotter may be damaged if it is plugged to a 200-240V source while the[...]

- 1.15 - MENU mode There are the following four mode in this device. Each of the four modes is explained below . < NOT -READY > mode This is the mode before the medium detector . The keys other than the [REMOTE] key are effective. < LOCAL > mode This is the mode after the medium detection. All keys are effective to enable setups. The de[...]

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- 2.1 - CHAPTER 2 Operation This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of plotting. T able of contents Operation ....................................................................................................... 2.2 Switching on the power supply .....................................................[...]

- 2.2 - Operation The following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power -on to end of plotting. For details on each item, refer to the reference page. T urn on the power on P . 2.3 Check the head height P . 2.6 Set the medium P . 2.8 T urn on the power of the heater P . 2.18 Adjust the temperature Plot the test pattern P . 2.2[...]

- 2.3 - Switching on the power supply The device is provided with the following two different power switches. Main power switch : Located on the rear face of the device. Normally , leave this switch turned on. If this switch is left turned off, the head nozzles may be clogged. Nozzle clogging may not be recovered depending on the symptom. • When [...]

- 2.4 - Front cover Opening/closing the front cover • Keep the front cover closed during plotting operation. Opening the front cover during plotting interrupts image plotting and disables continuous processing. If you open the front cover during plotting, the carriage will stop for safety , resulting in abortion of plotting. In this case, re-star[...]

- 2.5 - Relationships between ink station and head row The carriage mounts four heads each with two 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. And cartridges of ink station are dif ferent from the selection[...]

- 2.6 - Adjusting the head height The head can be adjusted in height in two different stages, upper and lower , according to thickness of a medium used for plotting. This adjusting function enables the device to respond to light-weight medium such as paper and film and heavy-weight medium such as tarpaulin as thick as 0.5 mm. • Adjust the head he[...]

- 2.7 - 1. Move the carriage to the platen. When the device is turned on : Execute [CARRIAGE OUT]. page 5.4 When the device is turned off : Open the front cover , then move the carriage. 2. Loosen two screws mounted on the front face of the head with a coin or the like. 3. Adjust the height adjusting lever according to the medium to be used. • Se[...]

- 2.8 - Setting the medium on the device The medium that can be used with the device are roll medium and leaf medium. Use the medium commended by MIMAKI. • If a transparent medium is set, the following message appears on the LCD and the medium may not be detected. • If the medium is exposed to direct sunshine, the medium width may not be detect[...]

- 2.9 - 2. Remove the eight screws, and then remove roll guide rail (long). 3. Remove the four screws, and then remove roll guide rail (short). 4. Attach the roll guide rail (short/long) to another position in reverse order of removal. 5. Fit the roll assy . Fit the roll assy so that the horseshoe-shaped section at the end of the roll base fits the[...]

- 2.10 - Setting a paper roll on the device The procedure for setting roll medium on the device is described below . • The roll medium is heavy in weight. T ake care not to drop it on your foot. 1. Pull up the clamp lever at the back of the de- vice. When the roll holder is attached at the top or bottom position, it is necessary to use the lock p[...]

- 2.11 - 6. Insert the right-hand roll holder into the core of the roll medium. After inserting the roll holder completely into the core of the roll medium, fix it with the screw . 7. Pull out the roll medium from the back of the device until it reaches the end of the platen. 8. Insert the roll medium that has been pull out between the platen and t[...]

- 2.12 - 10. Open the front cover and pull up the clamp lever at the front of the device. 11 . Pull out the roll medium gently and then stop pulling when locked lightly . • When using a leaf medium, set it so that it does not run off to the right of the pinch roller at the right end. 12. Pull the roll medium from side to side evenly and push down[...]

- 2.13 - 13. Set an empty paper tube to the take-up device. 14. Close the front cover and push the [ENTER] key . The width of the medium is detected. Press the [ ] jog key to feed the medium up to the paper tube position of the take-up device. 15. Fix the medium to the empty paper tube using an adhesive tape. • Check that there is no slack or wri[...]

- 2.14 - Operating the lock pin Use the lock pin attached to the roll holder when it is attached to the top or bottom position. • Be sure to pull out the medium on the platen before using the lock pin. Once unlocked, resetting of the medium is necessary . 1. T urn over the lever of the roll holder toward you. 2. Push the lock pin and release the [...]

- 2.15 - Switching the direction of winding of the medium The take-up device is mounted with a switch that specifies the direction in which a medium is wound. FORW ARD : The take-up device winds the medium with its plotting face faced out. OFF : The take-up device will not wind the medium. REVERSE : The take-up device winds the medium with its plot[...]

- 2.16 - Setting cut sheet medium on the device Unlike roll medium, the cut sheet medium need not be fixed onto the roll holders. •W hen using cut sheet medium, take care that it is set straight forward. 1. Open the front cover . 2. Push up the clamp lever . 3. Insert the cut sheet medium between the platen and the pinch rollers.[...]

- 2.17 - • When using a leaf medium, set it so that it does not run off to the right of the pinch roller at the right end. 4. Push down the clamp lever . 5. Close the front cover . 6. Push the [ENTER] key . After the initial operation, the device enter the LOCAL mode. page 1.14 7. Push the [ ] key . The carriage moves to detect the medium. Then, [...]

- 2.18 - Heater-T emperature control To store the Heat temp., set the HEA TER of the FUNCTION mode. FUNCTION mode - SET UP - TYPE - HEA TER This section describes how to adjust the Heat T emp., which has been stored at FUNCTION mode beforehand. It can be adjusted even in printing, and will be expected temp. To control Heat T emp, press [HEA TER] ke[...]

- 2.19 - 3. Push the [ENTER] key . The cursor is shown up on the LCD display , then can change the T emp. of Pre-Heater . 4. Select the temperature by pushing the JOG keys [ ] and [ ]. 5. Press the Jog key [ ] and Select the PRINT HEA TER. The cursor moves on the indication of Print Heater , and can change the T emp. 6. Change the temperature by pu[...]

- 2.20 - Checking and solving nozzle clogging Make test plotting to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other plotting failures. If the finished test pattern shows any sign of abnormal conditions, carry out the cleaning function. •T o perform the test plot on a cut sheet medium, use a medium whose size is A4 or larger with placed in landsca[...]

- 2.21 - STEP 1. The device enters the LOCAL mode. Push the [REMOTE] key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode. 2. Push the [TEST&CLEANING] key . 3. Push the [ENTER] key . The device plots the test pattern. 4. Check the test patterns. If a failure occurs, proceed with step 5; otherwise, terminate the operation. 5. Push the [TEST&CLEAN[...]

- 2.22 - Correcting the medium feed rate [MEDIA COMP .] When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, the amount of medium feed changes. Be sure to correct dot positions. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may occur in the plotting, disturbing neat plotting. • When the heater temperature is changed, make sure that the CO[...]

- 2.23 - STEP 1. Put the device into the LOCAL mode. 2. Push the [FUNCTION] key . 3. Push the [ENTER] key . 4. Push the [ ] and [ ] key to select a type. page 4.4 5. Push the [ENTER ] key . 6. Push the [ENTER] key . 7. Enter a correction value from the output pat- tern. Enter the correction value by pushing the JOG keys [ ] and [ ]. • When [ADJUS[...]

- 2.24 - Correcting the medium feed rate during operation In the “MEDIA COMP .”, operations are in a local mode. The following describes the procedures altering the medium feed rate during operation or in a Remote mode.( [MEDIA COMP .] page 2.22). STEP 1. Press the [REMOTE] key . 2. Press the [FUNCTION] key to confirm the current setting value.[...]

- 2.25 - Plotting an Image from source data Starting the plotting operation The following describes the mode selection for data reception from the computer and LCD display during plotting. For various function settings necessary for plotting, refer to “CHP4 Setting Function”. • When in use of a roll medium, make sure the back side of roll med[...]

- 2.26 - Interrupting the plotting operation To interrupt the plotting operation, stop the carriage and erase (the receive data) from the device. STEP 1. Push the [REMOTE] key to stop the plotting operation. 2. If data is being transmitted from the computer to the device, stop the data transmission. 3. Push the [DA T A CLEAR] key . The data that ha[...]

- 2.27 - To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station If ink in the cartridge comes to an empty , the corresponding message appears. Plotting can be continued but ink may run out during plotting. Immediately put a new ink cartridge. • In case [NEAR END] is indicated on the LCD, replace a ink cartridge in good time. When carrying o[...]

- 2.28 - Ink cartridge trouble When an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning message appears and plotting, cleaning and all other activities that use ink are deactivated. When this is the case, replace the ink cartridge in ques- tion immediately . •D o not leave the ink cartridge unreplaced for a long time as this will cause malfunction of[...]

- 2.29 - T urning the power off When plotting is completed, press the power switch on the front face to turn the power of f. To turn the power off, check first whether or not there is data received and there remains data that has not yet been output in the device. Also make sure that the head rests at the capping station. • Do not turn off the ma[...]

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- 3.1 - CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning This chapter describes daily cleaning. T able of contents Routine Maintenance ........................................................................... 3.2 Notes on cleaning ....................................................................... 3.2 Cleaning the platen .............................................[...]

- 3.2 - Routine Maintenance Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as to use the device for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy . Notes on cleaning • When using the maintenance cleaning fluid RS, be sure to wear the protec- tive glasses. • Never disassemble the device. Disassembling the[...]

- 3.3 - Cleaning the platen • Clean the platen after the platen cools down. The platen may be stained by lint or dust since the medium is cut on it. W ipe out dirt using the supplied paper towel. If it is stained by ink, drop the cleaning fluid using a dropper and then wipe out dirt using a paper towel. Cleaning the media sensor Using the cotton [...]

- 3.4 - Cleaning the wiper and ink caps The ink cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by dried nozzle. The wiper wipes out ink adhered to the head nozzle. As the device is used to plot images, the wipers and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust. Use the cotton buds to clean the ink and wiper . Clean the wiper and the ink ca[...]

- 3.5 - 8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a cotton bud dampened with cleaning fluid RS. • If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with a new one. At the time of replacement, be sure to terminate the plotter operation and follow the wiper replacement procedure. page 5.5 9. Holding the projections at both ends, insert the w[...]

- 3.6 - Use the cleaning kit In case the internal section is dirty or if nozzle missing cannot be resolved even after cleaning ( page 2.21, 4.10), use the cleaning kit. The cleaning kit contains the following items. Do not use alcohol or water . When using the supplied maintenance cleaning fluid, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses. •[...]

- 3.7 - Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE W ASH] • If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times, execute the [FILL UP INK] and [W ASH] functions ( page 5.1 1) . If this error cannot be resolved with these functions, contact the dealer . STEP 1. Push the [FUNCTION] key . 2. Push the key until the display gives the indica- tion[...]

- 3.8 - 10. Push the [ENTER] key . 11 .F ill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper . 12. Close the front cover , and push the [ENTER] key . 13. Press the [ ] and [ ] key , select the time to leave. (1-99 mins: 1 min unit) Normally set 1 min. 14. Push the [ENTER] key . The indication at the right display continues during selected time to l[...]

- 3.9 - When the waste ink tank becomes full W aste ink used for cleaning the heads will gather in the waste ink tank. When the waste ink has gathered to exceed the marker line on the tank, immediately replace the tank with a new waste ink tank. STEP 1. Remove screws from the waste tank guard. 2. Open the waste tank guard. 3. Holding the handle, ra[...]

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- 4.1 - CHAPTER 4 Setting Function This chapter describes operations and setting necessary for plotting. T able of contents Basic operations of menus ............................................................................ 4.2 Function mode ............................................................................................... 4.4 Regis[...]

- 4.2 - Basic operations of menus This section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate the menus. The following gives the key operation flow to invoke menus. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. < LOCAL > width : 1272 mm FUNCTION SET UP < ENT > SET UP SELECT : TYPE. 1 ∗ REMOTE ∗ TYPE. 1 0. [...]

- 4.3 - 1. Select the LOCAL mode. Ascertain first that the device does not perform printing under the REMOTE mode, then press the [REMOTE] key to enter the LOCAL mode. 2. Select the FUNCTION mode. Press the [FUNCTION] key , and the device will enter the FUNCTION mode. The FUNCTION mode is divided into two: the setup function and maintenance functio[...]

- 4.4 - Function mode The FUNCTION mode consists of 16 items. The 16 items can be registered for each of the following four types. If the type has been registered for each medium type, it becomes easy to change plotting conditions when the medium type is changed. Example) T ype1 : For T arpaulin 1 Ty pe2 : For T arpaulin 2 Ty pe3 : FF Ty pe4 : PVC [...]

- 4.5 - Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name Function MEDIACOMP . Correct the amount of feed for media P .4-6 HEA TER Set the printer heater condition P .4-6 PRINT MODE Set the pl ot quality , plot direction, and logical seek P .4-7 INK LA YERS Set the number of over writing P .4-8 DR YING TIM[...]

- 4.6 - MEDIACOMP . P .2-20 When the medium type or heater temperature is changed, be sure to correct the amount of feed according to the medium thickness. (-255-255) HEA TER (T emperature setting during plotting P .2-18 ) Sets the printer heater and preheater built in the platen. PRE HEA T :Sets the temperature of the preheater . (OFF , 20- 60 o C[...]

- 4.7 - PRINT MODE Sets the plot quality , plot direction, and logical seek. QUALITY : Select the quality image from three items. (ST ANDARD, FINE, F AST) DIRECTION : Specifies the head movement direction along which plotting is made. [UNI-D] specifies that plotting is made while the head is moving to the left. [BI-D] specifies that plotting is mad[...]

- 4.8 - INK LA YERS Sets the number of overwriting if ink coloring is poor . (1-9 times) DR YING TIME This function sets an ink drying time. It sets the function for drying ink. The drying time is the wait time by scanning and the time interval between the instant at which the plotting operation is completed and the instant at which the medium plot[...]

- 4.9 - MARGIN This function sets a dead space to increase/decrease the right and left mar gins of the medium. The function is used to increase the margin for binding. Y ou can set a dead space for each of the right and left mar gins of the medium. (-10-85 mm) COLOR P A TTERN Plots a color pattern at the right end of the medium. Nozzle clogging can[...]

- 4.10 - MEDIA SET This function sets the method of medium detection. SELECT : During the initial operation, the device displays a menu for selection of “roll medium” or “cut sheet medium”. When “roll medium” is selected, only the width of the medium is detected. When “cut sheet medium” is selected, both the width and length of the [...]

- 4.11 - Lower the heater temperature Press jog keys to move the medium back and forth Setting suitable heater temperature The following describes the procedure for setting the suitable heater temperature at the time of heater temperature depends on the medium type and ambient temperature. ( page 2.18,4.5) Set a temperature which is suitable for ea[...]

- 4.12 - Setting exhaust fan and drier fan The following sets up the rotational operation of the exhaust fan which lets out the order of ink and the drier fan which used to provide cool air for drying the medium after plotting. STOP TIME Stops rotation of the exhaust fan and the drier fan at the specified period of time interval after plotting. CON[...]

- 4.13 - Effective Plotting Area The device has an area which cannot perform printing, due to mechanical reasons. This area is called “ dead space”. 0 mm Roll medium 110 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm Cut sheet medium Medium feeding direction 25 mm 65 mm Effective printing area Effective printing area • Changing the effective printing area... Ini[...]

- 4.14 - Establishing An Origin Establish an origin in terms of data on medium loaded on the device. In the case of printing with the unspecified origin, set the origin again. STEP 1. After the medium detection is completed, move the carriage to the position at which to estab- lish an origin by pushing the JOG keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. 2. After d[...]

- 5.1 - CHAPTER 5 Maintenance In order to keep the plotter in good operating condition, it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the device periodically . This chapter describes the functions that help solve the problem of deterioration in image quality and replace a worn cutter blade. The device needs maintenance when it is left out of operatio[...]

- 5.2 - Maintenance of the device The term “maintenance” as used herein refers to the operation that has to be performed to keep the device in good operating condition. To carry out maintenance of the device, select [MAINTENANCE] from the function menu and make the necessary settings. Invoking a maintenance function In order to execute any of t[...]

- 5.3 - Setup functions The following describes the overview of and settings for each function. Name Function ST A TION Clean the inside of the station and replace the wiper . ( WIPER EXCHANG, CARRIAGEout ) INT .WIPING W ipe off the condensed ink PRINT ADJUST Adjust the dot position according to the head height, high/low . FILL UP INK Perform this [...]

- 5.4 - Cleaning the station interior [ST A TION]-[CARRIAGEout] Move the carriage when cleaning the station interior and replacing the consumable parts. •D o not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand. Use the appropriate operation key to move the carriage. For the [ST A TION] function, there are two following items. CARRIAGEout : M[...]

- 5.5 - When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed [ST A TION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE] The wipers are consumable parts. When the following message is displayed, replace the wipers with new ones. At the same time, clean the ink at the bottom of the slider . • The wiper is optional supply which does not come with the machine. • Do not push the [ENTER[...]

- 5.6 - 5. Clean the wiper guide shaft using a cotton bud or cloth. If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton bud of cloth dampened with water . 6. Close the front cover , then push the [ENTER] key . 7. The device enters the LOCAL mode. INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT < LOCAL > width : 1272 mm[...]

- 5.7 - Regular wiping function [INT .WIPING] In case of setting for heaters at high temperature, or setting too much amount of ink per unit (high concentration, render set, etc.) on the JV3-160SP , “spray”, “mass of ink”, or “nozzle-out” phenom- ena may happen due to evaporation of the solvent medium that may condense on a print-head s[...]

- 5.8 - 8. Push the [ENTER] key . [SCAN COUNT] is displayed. 9. Push the [ ] or [ ] key until the display gives the indication [TEMP .DIFF .]. 10. Push the [ENTER] key . 11 . Click on the jog keys,[ ] or [ ] to select the number of the scanning for the regular wiping. • INT .WIPING function is effective in case the outside temperature is lower th[...]

- 5.9 - When medium thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST] When the head height is adjusted, be sure to correct the dot positions. The dot position adjustment function enables to set the two kinds of adjustmens, thin/thick, accord- ing to the current use head height, for the appropriate head position is subtly dif ferent according to the head height. [...]

- 5.10 - • If the pattern correction value for straight lines is not within -40 through +40, adjust the head height and then correct it again with [PRINT ADJUST]. 6. Push the [ENTER] key . 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to correct the dot posi- tions on Patterns 2 to 7. Select the correct dot positions on each of the patterns. Enter the dot position cor[...]

- 5.11 - If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed If nozzle clogging is resolved after HEAD CLEANING ( page 2.21) and NOZZLE W ASH ( page 3.7) perform the following functions. 1. [FILL UP INK] : The device is charges ink. 2. [HEAD W ASH] : Cleans the head, tube, and damper with the dedicated cleaning fluid (option). [FILL[...]

- 5.12 - 4. When the display shown at right appears, set the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning fluid is suctioned up. 5. When the display shown at right appears, remove the cleaning cartridge. Suck in air . 6. When the display shown at right appears, set the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning fluid is suctioned up. 7. When the display shown at right appears, [...]

- 5.13 - Ink discharge way cleaning [Disway W ASH] The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regular intervals to avoid clogging. Ink discharge way: T ubing between the cap and the waste ink tank • When cleaning the ink station and head, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may get ink i[...]

- 5.14 - 7. Open the front cover . 8. Remove cleaning fluid RS with a dropper . During the suction pause period, drop cleaning fluid RS until just before it overflows from the cap. Repeat at all other caps. 9. Close the front cover , and push the [ENTER] key . Dry suction continues for 30 seconds and then the device is put in Local mode. STATION CO[...]

- 5.15 - Sleep cleaning [SLEEP clean] To prevent clogging while the power switch has been turned off, ink is ejected from the head at regular intervals. The head itself must be cleaned also at regular intervals which are set as shown below . STEP 1. Push the [FUNCTION] key . 2. Push the [ ] key until the display gives the indication [MAINTENANCE]. [...]

- 5.16 - When not in use the plotter over the long term [CUSTODYwash] When not in use the plotter over a week, perform “CUST ODYwash” function to clean the head nozzle and ink dischar ge way . After performing the function, store the plotter . Cleaning tools • Cleaning Solution RS (SPC-0336) , Pipette •G love, Goggle STEP 1. Push the [FUNCT[...]

- 5.17 - STATION LEAVING : 2 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT < LOCAL > 9. Holding the projections at both ends, insert the wiper which has cleaned into place. 10. Push the [ENTER] key . 11 . Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper . 12. Close the front cover , and push the [ENTER] key . 13. Press the [ ] and [ ] key , select the tim[...]

- 5.18 - Drawing setup conditions [LIST] This function outputs the current settings of the device. They are useful in carrying out maintenance of the device. 1. SET UP : Indicates a value that is specified with the FUNCTION. 2. PRINT adjust : Indicates a correction value for dot position. 3. REPLACE COUNTER : Indicates the number of times the ink c[...]

- 5.19 - Plotting HEX CODE [DA T A DUMP] Use the function when command error ( Page 6.8) or parameter error ( Page 6.9) occurs. This function plots data commands received from the computer , in HEX code. The HEX code is an alphanumeric representation of plotting commands. By using this code, it is possible to check if there are any abnormal data co[...]

- 5.20 - Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] The wipers are consumable parts. The head becomes dirty easily on dusty locations. The head cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper . This setting moves up the wiper replacement warning depending on the operating environment. 10/10 : Displays the wiper replacement warning when the standard n[...]

- 5.21 - Setting time [TIME SET] The device incorporates a calender . [TIME ST AMP] function of the FUNCTION mode displays the date and time depending on this setting. page 4.10 STEP 1. Select the [TIME SET]. 2. Push the [ENTER] key . 3. Set the date. Press the [ ] and [ ] jog keys to select the digit. Press the [ ] and [ ] jog keys to change the v[...]

- 5.22 - Displaying device information [INFORMA TION] Displays the firmware version, serial number , and dealer number of the device. If trouble occurs, please inform the dealer or MIMAKI sales office of the contents of the trouble as well as this information. This can make solution quicker . STEP 1. Select the [INFORMA TION]. 2. Push the [ENTER] k[...]

- 5.23 - Replace the cutter blade for cutting Cutter blades are consumables. When the cutter blade has became blunt, replace the cutter blade with a new one. (SP A-0107) • The blade tip is sharp. T ake care to prevent possible personal injury . •S tore the cutter blades in a place that is out of the reach of children. Be sure to dispose of the [...]

- 5.24 - Ink exchanging procedure The current ink set can be altered. Change from 4-color ink set to 6-color ink set. Change from 6-color ink set to 4-color ink set. 4-color ink set T wo ink cartridges of the same color can be placed per head for fast and high-quality printing. Four colors (Black, Magenta, Cyan, Y ellow) are used. Set the ink cartr[...]

- 5.25 - STEP 1. Select the [W ASH]. 2. Push the [ENTER] key . 3. T ake out the ink cartridge. Discharge of the filled ink is started. • The washing liquid (SPC-0352) is separately available from your local distributor . 4. When the display shown at right appears, set the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning fluid is suctioned up. 5. When the display sho[...]

- 5.26 - 10. Use the jog keys [ ][ ] to select an ink set (4- colors, 6-colors). 11 . Place the ink cartridges in the ink stations. A beep sound is heard when the ink cartridge is placed correctly . Ink is filled automatically when the ink cartridge is set. 12. The menu returns to LOCAL mode when ink fill- up operation is completed. Set a cartridge[...]

- 6.1 - CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered Chapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where an abnormal phenomenon arises on the device and where an error message is given on the display . T able of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure .......................................... 6.2 The device[...]

- 6.2 - Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure Corrective measures against troubles in the case where no error message is given on the LCD are described in this section. Be sure to take the following measures before taking the trouble as a sign of failure. If the measures fail restore the device to the normal state, contact your local MIMA[...]

- 6.3 - Paper jamming arises/medium is soiled A jam of the medium or a stained medium is considered to occur when an unsuitable medium is used or the medium is set improperly . Are you using medium specific to the device? Yes Are you using medium that has neither curls nor bent ends? Yes Does the medium hang over along the platen? Use medium specif[...]

- 6.4 - If image quality declines Corrective measures against troubles in the case where satisfactory image quality is not provided are described in this station. T ake measures in accordance with actual state of the picture. If the measures fail restore the device to the normal state, contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI of fice call fo[...]

- 6.5 - Tr oubles for which error messages are given on the LCD If something is wrong with the device, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error message is given on the LCD. T ake an appropriate corrective measure in accordance with the message. Errors accompanied by warnings These errors arise on the ink-related components. W arning message Caus[...]

- 6.6 - < LOCAL > DO TEST DRAW NON-ORIGINAL INK KKMMCCYY The nozzle recovery cannot be expected because the device is left for a prolonged period of time. The loaded ink cartridge is not MIMAKI genuine. Make test plotting. If nozzle missing is serious, execute [ST A- TION] - [W ASH] for maintenance. Use the ink specified by MIMAKI. W arning m[...]

- 6.7 - Pre THERMISTOR Print 50 40 o C Pre 55 o C (40) Print THERMISTOR W arning message Cause Corrective measure The thermistor of the preheater is defective. The thermistor of the print heater is defective. Contact your local distributor to call for service.[...]

- 6.8 - Error messages Error messages indicates error numbers. If any error message is given on the LCD, turn of f the power to the device and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again on the LCD, contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI of fice to call for service. Error message Cause Corrective measure ERROR 01 MAIN[...]

- 6.9 - ERROR 23 HOST I / F ERROR 24 I / F INITIAL ERROR 30 OPERATION ERROR 34 DATA REMAIN ERROR 40 MOTOR X ERROR 41 MOTOR Y ERROR 42 X CURRENT ERROR 43 Y CURRENT ERROR 46 WIPER ERROR 50 MEDIA SENSE ERROR 51 Y ORIGIN HOST I/F Timeout error has arisen during communication between the host computer and interface board. Initial operation failure of th[...]

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- A.1 - APPENDIX This appendix describes the specifications and components the device, func- tion menu structure. T able of contents Basic specifications .................................................................... A.2 Specification for ink .................................................................... A.4 Position of the warning labe[...]

- A.2 - Basic specifications Item JV3-160SP Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demand Specification 4-heads Inlines Nozzle 360 nozzles for each color Resolution 360, 540, 720, 1440 dpi Drawing mode 4-color ink set 360 x 360 dpi : 1 / 2 / 4 passes, Unidirection / bidirection 360 x 720 dpi : 2 / 4 / 8 passes, Unidirection / bidirection 720 x[...]

- A.3 - Item JV3-160SP Distance Absolute accuracy Whichever the larger one of ± 0.3 mm or ± 0.3 % of the designated accuracy Reoroducibility Whichever the larger one of ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.1 % of the designated Perpendicularity ± 0.5 mm / 1000 mm Medium skew 5 mm or less / 10 m variable Head height adjustment 2.0 mm / 3 mm variable from the platen[...]

- A.4 - Specification for ink Item Specifications Color Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Light cyan ink cartridge Light magenta ink cartridge Contents of ink 220 cc per cartridge Shelf life One year from the data of manufacture (at room temperature) Within three months after opening the package Stora[...]

- A.5 - Position of the warning label This device is adhered with the warning label. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illeg- ible or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our of fice. The Front The Rear F[...]

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A.7 To be followed To be followed <LOCAL> MEDIA SELECT ROLL< >LEAF Detevting MEDIA PLEASE WAIT ** MEDIA ** Y=xxxx X=xxxx <LOCAL> width:xxxxmm ORIGIN SETUP 0.0 ------- ORIGIN SETUP ** ORIGIN ** MEDIA CUT <ENT> MEDIA CUTTING PLEASE WAITS <LOCAL> WIDTH:xxxxmm TEST DRA W <ENT> CLEANING TYPE : normal CLEANING ACTIVE *[...]

A.8 30, 60, 90min TYPE. * DIRECTION <ent> TYPE. * PRINT :UNI-D UNI-D, BI-D TYPE. * LOGICALseek <ent> TYPE. * LOGICALseek : ON ON, OFF TYPE. * PRINT MODE <ent> TYPE. * QUALITY <ent> TYPE. * QUALITY :STD STD, FINE, F AST ENTER ENTER ENTER TYPE. * INK LA YERS <ent> TYPE. * INK LA YERS : 1 1~9 TYPE. * EACH LINE :0.0s 0.0~9[...]

A.9 FUNCTION MAINTENANCE<ENT> MAINTENANCE ST A TION <ent> INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT ST A TION MENT :WIPER EXCHG ENTER ENTER ENTER FUNCTION SET UP <ENT> FUNCTION ST A TION COMPLETED :ent INITIALIZING PLEASE W AIT ST A TION COMPLETED :ent ENTER ENTER ST A TION MENT :CARRIAGEout , ^ , v FUNCTION , ^ , v FUNCTION , ^ , v To be followed[...]

A.10 FUNCTION MAINTENANCE<ENT> FUNCTION D200913-1.00-06012004 FUNCTION deodorizF AN <ENT> deodorizF AN STOP TIME <ent> HIGH, LOW , OFF FUNCTION DISPLA Y <ENT> DISPLA Y English <ent> Japanese, Portguese, Italian, Spanish, French, German deodorizF AN STOP TIME : 120Min deodorizF AN RENEW :LOW deodorizF AN RENEW :HIGH 0 -[...]

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