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  • Page 1 You can also download the latest manual from official website. MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. https://mimaki.com/ D203466-16 Original instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Connecting a PC to the Product .......... 33 Using a USB Cable................ 33 Using a LAN Cable ................ 33 1.4 System Configuration .............  35 Installing the Mimaki Driver.............. 36 Installing RIP Software ...............  36 Obtaining Color Profiles.............. 36 Setting Up RIP Software.............. 37 1.5 Ink Replacement Method............
  • Page 3 2.3 Loading the media .............. 55 Media .................... 55 Take-up unit.................. 56 Loading the Roll Media ...............  58 2.4 Test Printing................ 62 Changing the Layout Direction for Test Printing .........  62 Checking White Ink Ejection ...............  62 Ejection Failures .................  63 2.5 Head Cleaning ................
  • Page 4 4.2 Maintenance Methods ............ 93 Maintenance Items and Timing............ 93 Ink Maintenance .................  94 White Ink Maintenance ...............  94 Wiper Cleaning ...................  95 Cap Rubber Cleaning .................  96 NCU Cleaning.................. 97 Carriage Underside Cleaning .............  98 Automatic Correction Sensor (DAS) Cleaning........ 99 Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PostScript are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Incorporated in the United States and other countries. RasterLink is the trademark or registered trademark of MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. in Japan and in other countries.
  • Page 6 Use of this product in residential areas may cause harmful interference. If so, the user is responsible for rectifying such interference. • Use only the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to this product. Use of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations.

  • Page 7: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use To Ensure Safe Use Symbols In this manual, the symbols indicate and explain precautions. Make sure you fully understand the meaning of each symbol and use the machine safely and correctly. Explanation Warning Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.

  • Page 8: Usage Precautions

    To Ensure Safe Use Usage Precautions l In the event of abnormal conditions • In the event of abnormal conditions such as smoke or unusual odor, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Continuing to use the product under these conditions may result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use l Power supply precautions • Use the power cable provided. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. Do not use the power cable with other electronic devices. • Always grasp the plug when unplugging the power cable. Pulling on the power cable itself may damage the cable and result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use l Caution regarding moving parts • Keep parts of the body such as the face and hands away from moving parts. Also keep clothing (e.g., loose clothing and accessories) that may impede work away from the machine. Failure to do so may result in injury.
  • Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use • Be sure to use the UV safety glasses provided. Disregarding this precaution may result in eye pain or damage to eyesight. • Avoid scratching or subjecting the UV-LED unit to excessive force. Disregarding this precaution may result in deformation or failure of the unit.

  • Page 12: Ink Or Any Other Liquid Used With The Machine

    • Be sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS) before use. https://mimaki.com/supply/sds/ • Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with the machine. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth.

  • Page 13: Ink Specifications

    Storing in locations like this will increase the risk of failure or ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging and deflection). Ink Specifications Item Details Type UV curing ink (MIMAKI product) Color Cyan (C) Magenta (M) Yellow (Y) Black (K) White (W)
  • Page 14 Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine • June 20xx: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible. • July 20xx: Printing is not possible. • The message appears on the display.

  • Page 15: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Installation Precautions • Do not install this machine in environments where flammable substances are present (e.g., gasoline, flammable spray, alcohol, thinner, lacquer, or powder). This machine is not explosion- proof. The product poses a risk of explosion. • Do not install this machine in locations where open flames are present. The ink may ignite. •...

  • Page 16: Installation Space

    Installation Precautions Installation Space Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media: Item UJV100-160 At least 3,775 mm Width (2,775 mm) At least 2,700 mm (700 mm) Depth *1, *2 (1,475 mm)

  • Page 17: Safety Interlocks

    Safety Interlocks Safety Interlocks The machine is equipped with interlocks to ensure safety during use. Printing will abort if you open the covers while printing is underway. The RIP data will need to be resent. • Safety interlock locations...

  • Page 18: Warning Labels

    Warning Labels Warning Labels Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels. If any of the warning labels becomes dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels. Carriage Maintenance space...
  • Page 19 Warning Labels Order code Label Details M910931 Beware of opening and closing parts. Injury may result if hands become trapped. M907833 Indicates dangerous moving parts. M903330 Wear safety glasses and gloves while working. M903405 Beware of the cutter. M907935 Indicates dangerous live parts. M905811 Indicates dangerous moving parts.
  • Page 20 Warning Labels...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Using a LAN Cable ........3 3 Carriage ............. 24 System Configuration ........3 5 Capping station .......... 24 Installing the Mimaki Driver ......3 6 Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers ....24 Installing RIP Software......... 3 6 Platen ............25 Obtaining Color Profiles .......

  • Page 22: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.1 Part Names and Functions Front Name Overview Platen Print area. "Platen"(P. 25) Pinch roller The pinch rollers and grit rollers are used to grip and feed the media. "Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers"(P. 24) Grit roller Capping station Includes caps, wipers, and an NCU for monitoring print head nozzle conditions.

  • Page 23: Rear And Right Side View

    Chapter 1 Before Use Rear and Right Side View Name Overview Clamp lever (rear) Linked to the clamp lever at the front. Media Sensor Detects whether media is present. "Media Sensor"(P. 25) Ink wipe filter Filter for soaking up ink droplets from the ink bottle caps. Feeding unit Holds the roll media before printing.

  • Page 24: Carriage

    Chapter 1 Before Use Carriage The carriage includes a print head for ejecting ink, a UV-LED lamp for curing UV ink, and a jam sensor for stopping the carriage when media clogs. Printing occurs as ink is ejected while traversing left and right. •...

  • Page 25: Platen

    Chapter 1 Before Use • When the machine is not in use, raise the clamp lever to separate the pinch rollers from the grit rollers. Leaving the pinch rollers in the lowered position for an extended period of time may cause the pinch rollers to become deformed.

  • Page 26: Power Supply Switch

    Chapter 1 Before Use Power Supply Switch l Main power switch This is located on the right-hand side of the product. Main power supply switch • Do not turn off the main power supply. Turning off the main power supply will disable the automatic maintenance function (including nozzle clogging prevention function and ink discharge channel cleaning function).

  • Page 27: Operating Panel

    Chapter 1 Before Use Operating Panel This is used to control the product and make/change settings. xxxx TEST PRINT MENU REMOTE CLEANING Name Outline Display "Display"(P. 28) [SEL] key Selects the function for the corresponding [FUNCTION] key. [FUNCTION] key Used for test printing, head cleaning, and editing settings "[FUNCTION] key"(P.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Before Use Display LOCAL<SETUP 1> MENU mode <setting type number> Connected cable type Head height 1620mm Detected media width Ink status TEST PRINT MENU REMOTE Function name assigned to [FUNCTION] CLEANING MENU mode Four menu modes are available. Name Outline LOCAL mode...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Before Use [FUNCTION] key This section describes the functions and roles assigned to the [FUNCTION] key. Icon Outline Displays the various menu screens. "Settings"(P. 75) Displays maintenance functions such as test printing and cleaning. Used to switch from LOCAL mode to REMOTE mode. Displays adjustment functions such as feed adjustment and drop position adjustment.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Before Use Displaying Machine Information (Local Guidance) Press the [ENTER] key on the LOCAL mode screen to display the following information. • Ink information: Displays ink type, remaining ink levels, and ink errors. • Ink IC chip registration information: Displays the information registered on the ink IC chip. •...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Power Cable

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.2 Connecting the Power Cable Check to confirm that the main power supply is turned off. Insert the cable band to the machine. Plug the power cable into the inlet of the machine. Secure the power cable to the cable band. •...

  • Page 32: Turning Off The Power

    Chapter 1 Before Use Press the [END/POWER] key to turn on power. • The firmware version appears on the display, and the initial operation is executed. LOCAL mode is then set and the machine is ready for use. [END/POWER] key Turn on the power for the connected PC.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Pc To The Product

    USB Connection Precautions l When connecting more than one UJV100-160 to a PC The UJV100-160 may not be correctly recognized. If the PC has more than one USB port, try connecting to a different USB port to check whether the product is correctly recognized.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 Before Use • The PC used to transfer print data must be located on the same network as this product. This product cannot be connected via a router. • Use a 1000BASE-T compatible computer or switching hub. Printing requires 1000BASE-T support. Switching hub l Checking the LAN connection Check the display on this product.

  • Page 35: System Configuration

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.4 System Configuration Use RIP software to request to print data created using applications like Illustrator or Photoshop. [Ethernet connection] RIP-PC Receiving Print Data Generating RIP Data [Local network] Preparing RIP Data Print request...

  • Page 36: Installing The Mimaki Driver

    The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). Launch "Profile Update". (1) From the Start menu, select [Mimaki RasterLink6Plus] > [Profile Update]. (2) Click [Next]. Select the UJV100-160 being used.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Rip Software

    • The latest color profiles can also be downloaded from our website. The profiles downloaded can be installed using Profile Manager. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html [UJV100-160] > [Profile] Setting Up RIP Software The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink).
  • Page 38 • To add a new model, launch RasterLink, then select [Environment] > [Printer Management]. Register UJV100-160. (1) Click [Add]. (2) Set the specifics for UJV100-160. • Model: Select the model. • Color: Select the ink set filled. • Output Port: Select the cable connected.

  • Page 39: Ink Replacement Method

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1.5 Ink Replacement Method When Ink Near End is Displayed Ink levels are low. We recommend replacing with new Ink bottle as soon as possible. Printing is still possible, but cleaning and continuous printing are not possible. Note that ink may run out during printing. To check which Ink bottle needs to be replaced, press the [ENTER] key on the LOCAL mode screen.

  • Page 40: Replacing Ink

    Chapter 1 Before Use Replacing Ink l Removing the Ink bottle Rotate the lever on the tank section from left to right. • Never attempt to rotate the ink bottles. Doing so may result in leaking ink. Lift the ink bottles vertically. Light-blocking cover •...
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Before Use Soak up any ink droplets on the ink bottle caps. • Use a wipe filter to soak up ink droplets and prevent dripping. Wipe filter Wipe off any ink on the ink bottle caps with paper wipes. •...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Before Use l Preparing the Ink bottle Shake the Ink bottle to the left and right slowly at least 20 times. • Tighten the ink bottle lid securely, then shake the bottle slowly from left to right to ensure that the ink moves inside, holding the ink bottle lid with a paper towel.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Before Use • Wipe off any ink or maintenance liquid remaining on the ink bottle or the bottle cap. Otherwise there is a risk of ink leakage due to loosening of the ink bottle cap. • Check to confirm that there is no foreign matter, such as paper towel scraps or dust, adhering to the ink bottle caps.
  • Page 44 Chapter 1 Before Use l Mounting the Ink bottle The order of Ink bottle to be set depends on the ink set you are currently using. Check the ink slot numbers, then insert the correct color Ink bottle. Ink set Ink bottle positions (specified by color) 4-color 4-color, W...
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 Before Use l Registering the Ink IC Chip Printing is not possible unless the ink IC chip has been registered. • Do not touch the metal parts of the ink IC chip. Static electricity may damage the ink IC chip, and dirt or damage may make the ink IC chip unreadable.
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 Before Use Message Cause Corrective action Expiration Over • The ink is two months • Replace with new ink. Printing is not past its expiration date possible. "When Ink End is and cannot be used. Displayed"(P. 39) Ink Type •...
  • Page 47 Chapter 1 Before Use • "---" will appear if no ink IC chip is registered or if no ink remains. If "---" appears, a new ink IC chip can be registered. Ink IC Chip Reg. info. Y   ： 2020/01/01 C   ： 2020/01/01 M ...
  • Page 48 Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 49: Chapter 2 Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing This chapter This chapter describes printing procedures and settings. Print Process ...........50 Head Cleaning..........6 4 Adjust Print Head Height .........53 Feed Correction..........6 5 Feed Correction Procedure......6 5 Loading the media ...........55 Media ............55 Correcting the Drop Position ......

  • Page 50: Print Process

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.1 Print Process Turn on the power. "Turning On the Power"(P. 31) [END/POWER] key Connect a RIP PC to the machine. "Using a USB Cable"(P. 33) "Using a LAN Cable"(P. 33) Setting Up RIP Software "Installing RIP Software"(P. 36) (required first time only) "Obtaining Color Profiles"(P.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Printing This machine can be used with roll media. "Loading the media"(P. 55) Take-up unit Core Check the state of the print head nozzles. "Test Printing"(P. 62) Good example Bad example Deflection Nozzle clogging Clean the head to clear malfunctioning nozzles. There are three different head cleaning methods.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Printing Printing RIP Data "Printing"(P. 71) Cutting the Media "Cutting the media"(P. 73)

  • Page 53: Adjust Print Head Height

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.2 Adjust Print Head Height Adjust the height of the print head according to the thickness of the media you are using. Range Gap between print head and platen 2 mm (default setting) High 2.5 mm • Be sure to correct the dot position after altering the print head height. "Correcting the Drop Position"(P.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Printing Retighten the carriage cover screws. • Do not touch the height adjustment lever. Once adjustment is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 55: Loading The Media

    Media l Media handling precautions • Use Mimaki-approved media to ensure consistent high-quality printing. • Assign at least two people to load roll media. Otherwise there is a risk of back injury due to the weight of the media.

  • Page 56: Take-Up Unit

    Chapter 2 Printing Take-up unit Use the switch on the take-up unit to change the media take-up direction. ON/OFF button Direction selector switch Name Overview Direction selector To take up media with printed surface on the inside switch Down To take up media with printed surface on the outside ON/OFF button Press the button to start/stop the take-up unit.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Printing l Decrease tension (counterclockwise). Decrease tension when using lightweight media. Use the "torque adjustment handle" provided.

  • Page 58: Loading The Roll Media

    Chapter 2 Printing Loading the Roll Media Raise the clamp lever. Move the rear left roll holder to the roll setting position. • Unscrew the roll holder retaining screw before moving. Setting position for 3-inch paper core Set the roll holder reference line within the area indicated by the arrows as shown below.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Printing Insert the media. • Insert into the gap between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. • Inserting the media at an angle allows smooth insertion without catching or sticking. Lower the clamp lever. • Hold the media with the pinch roller and grit rollers. Move to the front of the machine and open the front cover.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Printing Lower the clamp lever. Secure the media in the media holder. Media holder • Do not use the media holder when printing on thicker media. Press , then select "Roll". • This starts media width detection. • If the setting for [Machine Setup] > [Media Detect] > [Detection Type] is "MANUAL", the area for printing must be determined manually.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Printing Secure the media to the take-up unit. (1) Press to feed the media until it reaches the core on the take-up unit. (2) Secure the middle of the media with adhesive tape. (3) Secure the media on the right and left in the same way. •...

  • Page 62: Test Printing

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.4 Test Printing Print a test pattern to confirm that the ink prints correctly. Perform head cleaning if you observe any ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection). "Head Cleaning"(P. 64) Head 1 Head 1 Head 2 Head 2 Check beforehand •...

  • Page 63: Ejection Failures

    Chapter 2 Printing • Print the background for the test pattern using black ink. l Method for Printing the Background Using Black Ink On the LOCAL mode screen, select [TEST PRINT/CLEANING] > [Test Print], then press the [ENTER] key. • The Test Print menu is displayed. Select [SpotColor Check], then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 64: Head Cleaning

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.5 Head Cleaning The following head cleaning methods are available. Choose the method based on test results. Item Details Soft If the print shows a bent line (deflection) Normal If the print shows a missing line (nozzle clogging) Hard If soft cleaning and normal cleaning fail to resolve print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection)

  • Page 65: Feed Correction

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.6 Feed Correction Changing the media may affect the feed amount due to various factors, including the weight and thickness of the media and whether the take-up unit is used. Correct the drop position to suit the type of media used. Image defects (e.g., dark or light streaks) will result if the feed is not properly corrected.
  • Page 66 Chapter 2 Printing Press the [ENTER] key. • Print another correction pattern to check. • Once adjustment is complete, the medium will be fed to the print origin. Sagging may occur in the rear roll medium. Rewind roll media by hand to eliminate any sagging. Correcting the Media Feed During Printing You can also correct the media feed amount in REMOTE mode or while printing.

  • Page 67: Correcting The Drop Position

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.7 Correcting the Drop Position Changing the media and print head height will also alter the drop positions. Correct the drop position to suit the type of media used. Image defects (e.g., overlaid lines or blurred images) will result if the drop position is not properly corrected.
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Printing • If the lines do not coincide when the correction value is within the range -40 to 40, the print head height may have been improperly adjusted. Adjust the print head height. "Adjust Print Head Height"(P. 53) Enter the correction value in the same way for pattern 2 and subsequent patterns.

  • Page 69: Preparing Rip Data

    • If multiple printers are registered, select UJV100-160 in "Printer Name". Select the image data imported. • The image is displayed in the tab for UJV100-160 selected in "Printer name". Check the settings and alter as necessary. • Specify the following settings by clicking the function icons shown on the right-hand side of the screen: (normal printing): Specifies settings like enlargement/reduction and number of copies.
  • Page 70 (execute) from the function icons on the right-hand side of the screen. Select "Immediate Print" or "RIP and Print", then click [Start]. • Media width must be reacquired after replacing media. (1) Select the tab for UJV100-160 in the main window. (2) Click (Update the printer status) in the Printer tab.

  • Page 71: Printing

    • The carriage moves left and right and feeds the medium. Press the [ENTER] key. • The origin is updated. Starting Printing Send the RIP data from the PC. • "Preparing RIP data"(P. 69) • When the message "Attention20A Driver version" appears, install the latest Mimaki driver available from: https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html...

  • Page 72: Stopping Printing (Data Clear)

    Chapter 2 Printing Start printing. • Printing starts once RIP data is received. Resolution Number of passes Scan direction (Uni: unidirectional, Bi: bidirectional) Scan speed (Std: standard, Hi: high speed) REMORT Dot type 600x600 16p / Bi / Hi / Vd VD: Variable dot ND: Normal dot 0.0m...

  • Page 73: Cutting The Media

    Chapter 2 Printing 2.10 Cutting the media On the LOCAL mode screen, press • The Origin Setup screen appears. Press to feed the media to the position required for cutting. Select [CUT], then press the [ENTER] key. • The media is cut.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 Printing...

  • Page 75: Chapter 3 Settings

    Chapter 3 Settings This chapter This chapter describes the methods for replacing maintenance parts. Setup menu .............76 Machine setup menu ........8 3 Changing the name of a setting type ..78 Event Email Function Settings ..... 8 6 Maintenance Menu ..........79 Nozzle check menu ..........

  • Page 76: Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.1 Setup menu Print conditions (settings 1 to 4) can be saved in advance for specific media. l Menu List The user can select to prioritize the settings on the machine or the settings on the PC. Setting individual menus to "Host"...
  • Page 77 This eliminates the risk of printing on top of the media holder. • The Mimaki RIP software (RasterLink) does not allow the user to specify margins. If the machine is set to “HOST”, the offset value will be “0 mm” for the left and right margins.

  • Page 78: Changing The Name Of A Setting Type

    Chapter 3 Settings Item Setting Details • This function disperses the boundaries between passes to make feed streaks between passes less visible. • Altering MAPS may alter the color. This function may be less effective with certain types of images. MAPS4 AUTO/ This should normally be set to “AUTO”.

  • Page 79: Maintenance Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.2 Maintenance Menu This menu is used for maintenance actions. It also lets the user perform nozzle recovery if nozzle clogging persists even after cleaning and nozzle washing. l Menu List Item Details Setting Station This moves the carriage to allow station and print head maintenance. Carriage Out Move To Cleans around the station, including the cap, wiper, and NCU.

  • Page 80: Registering Nozzle Recovery

    Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting • Cleans the print head. This will help prevent nozzle clogging. Cleaning Type Normal/Soft/ Sets the cleaning type for head cleaning. Hard Waste ink tank Resets or corrects the waste ink tank usage count. "Waste Ink Tank Replacement"(P.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Settings Select the "head number and nozzle row" for nozzle recovery, then press the [ENTER] key. SELECT ENTRY NOZZLE > Head1-A Head1-B > Head number Nozzle row number Head1-C > Head1-D > Head2-A > << >> Enter the "nozzle number" for nozzle recovery, then press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Settings Press the [FUNC2] key. • The judgment result is displayed. No good Judgement result Judgement result Judgement result Judgement result HEAD1-A HEAD1-B HEAD1-C HEAD1-D Head number - nozzle row Number of nozzles that cannot be recovered Press the [ENTER] key once entry is complete.

  • Page 83: Machine Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.3 Machine setup menu This is used to set various operations to ensure optimal machine performance. l Menu List Item Details Setting Auto Power-off None/5 min to Sets the time until the power is automatically turned off. 15 min to 600 Auto Power-on Sets the time to automatically turn on the power and start warming...
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting Detect Speed Fast/Standard • Fast: Clear or reflective media may not be detected. If detection is unsuccessful, select “Standard”. • Standard: Select “Standard” if the medium is not detected successfully. LANGUAGE English/ Sets the display language. Japanese/ Chinese Time Set...
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 Settings Item Details Setting Event Mail An email can be sent to a specified email address when an event (e.g., print start, print end, and abort) occurs. The machine must be restarted to enable this setting. "Event Email Function Settings"(P.

  • Page 86: Event Email Function Settings

    • Internet communication charges for email notifications, etc. are the responsibility of the customer. • Event emails may not be delivered if problems arise with the Internet setup or equipment. Mimaki rejects all liability for damages resulting from delivery failure or delay.
  • Page 87 Chapter 3 Settings l Error Code List Error code Likely cause Corrective action Network connection error • Check to confirm that this machine is connected to a network. • Check the IP address for this machine. • Check if the network setup allows this machine to use DNS.

  • Page 88: Nozzle Check Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.4 Nozzle check menu This is used to check if the nozzles are clogged before printing. Sets whether to perform maintenance functions automatically if nozzle clogging is detected. [Printing Check] The nozzles are not checked. Nozzle check (nozzle clogging detection) [Judgment Condition] setting for nozzle clogging detection If less than the set value...

  • Page 89: Information Menu

    Chapter 3 Settings 3.5 Information menu This is used to check machine information. l Menu List Item Details Usage Wiping Displays the wiping count. • To reset this count, press the [FUNC2] key while the count is displayed. Waste ink Displays the approximate level of waste ink in the waste ink tank as a percentage.
  • Page 90 Chapter 3 Settings...

  • Page 91: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter To ensure years of precise performance, maintain the machine periodically based on frequency of use. Read the maintenance precautions thoroughly before maintaining this product. Maintenance Precautions ........92 Consumable Item Replacement ..... 1 06 Wiper Replacement ........1 06 Maintenance Methods ........93 Cap Replacement ........

  • Page 92: Maintenance Precautions

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance Precautions • This machine includes parts that must be replaced periodically. We therefore recommend taking out a maintenance contract. Carry out maintenance periodically and replace consumable items to prevent quality defects and accidents. • Clean periodically. Debris and dust will accumulate on electrical components when the machine is used for extended periods.

  • Page 93: Maintenance Methods

    Unused for a Long Time"(P. 103) Items Required for Maintenance To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office. For more information on consumable items, refer to our website (https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html). • Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children.

  • Page 94: Ink Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Ink Maintenance If ink constituents are sedimented, the ink density may become uneven. We recommend shaking the Ink bottle periodically to keep printing consistent. UV ink: once a month. UV white ink: once a day. • The machine counts the time elapsed after the white ink was stirred. The "Shake White Ink Bottle"...

  • Page 95: Wiper Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Press the [ENTER] key. • Discharging/filling/cleaning starts automatically. • The elapsed time is displayed. Wiper Cleaning The wiper wipes off ink adhering to the print head nozzle surface. Continuing to use the dirty wiper may cause the wiper to which dried ink and dust are attached to rub against the nozzle surface, leading to printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).

  • Page 96: Cap Rubber Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the wiper slider. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Mount the wiper at the original position. • Do not remove the absorbent material in the absorbent material case. Doing so may result in leaking ink.

  • Page 97: Ncu Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the cap rubber. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Cap rubber Check to confirm that the cap slider is not tilted once cleaning is complete. •...

  • Page 98: Carriage Underside Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the NCU. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. • Insert the cleaning stick as far as the line shown in the illustration. Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 99: Automatic Correction Sensor (Das) Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the UV-LED lamp. • Wipe off any ink adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains. Clean around the print head. • Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe off the maintenance liquid.

  • Page 100: Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Open the maintenance covers. Clean the DAS sensor. • Wipe clean using cotton swabs or a soft cloth. • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out. Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning Clean the ink discharge channel regularly to prevent clogging of the ink discharge channel below the cap.

  • Page 101: Media Sensor Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Fill the cap with maintenance liquid. • Use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and fill it until it almost overflows from the cap. Close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key. • Pump tube (ink discharge channel below the cap) washing starts. Media Sensor Cleaning Media sensors are located on the rear cover and carriage underside.

  • Page 102: Media Holder Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Media Holder Cleaning • Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable before carrying out maintenance. • Do not allow liquids to get inside the machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.

  • Page 103: Cover (Exterior) Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung out. Cover (Exterior) Cleaning • Do not allow liquids to get inside the machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Maintenance Fill the cap with maintenance liquid. • Use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and fill it until it almost overflows from the cap. Close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key. • Print nozzle washing starts. The elapsed time is displayed on the display. Nozzle washing takes approximately one minute.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 Maintenance • When the machine is not in use, raise the clamp lever to separate the pinch rollers from the grit rollers. Leaving the pinch rollers in the lowered position for an extended period of time may cause the pinch rollers to become deformed. Deformation of the pinch rollers may prevent the media from being fed correctly.

  • Page 106: Consumable Item Replacement

    4.3 Consumable Item Replacement To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office. For more information on consumable items, refer to our website (https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html). • Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children. • When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

  • Page 107: Cap Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Mount a new wiper. Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. • The wiper usage count is reset. Cap Replacement If ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection) remain unresolved even after cleaning, replace with a new cap.

  • Page 108: Cap Absorber Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Apply maintenance liquid. • Use a syringe to apply two or three drops of maintenance liquid to the hole at the front. Mount a new cap. • Position with the slot at the front and push in until it clicks. Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the cap absorber. • Push up the two tabs at the front to remove the cap absorber. Cap absorber • Avoid ink dripping when removing the cap absorber. Clean the carriage base. Cap base Mount a new cap absorber. •...

  • Page 110: Led Glass Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance LED Glass Replacement Replace with new LED glass if the ink hardens and the existing LED glass becomes dirty. On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key. • The Maintenance menu is displayed. Select [Station] >...

  • Page 111: Pinch Roller Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Pinch Roller Replacement Replace worn or dirty pinch rollers with new ones. • Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable before replacing the pinch rollers. Open the front cover. Raise the clamp lever. Remove the O-ring retaining the pinch rollers.
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 Maintenance Open the maintenance covers. Remove the side screw, and detach the media holder stopper. • If there is no media stopper, remove the screw shown in the figure. Remove the media holder.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4 Maintenance Remove the sliders from the media holder. • Be careful to avoid misplacing the sliders. Mount the sliders on to the new media holder. • Engage the holes in the sliders on to the lugs on the media holder. Mount the new media holder on to the platen.

  • Page 114: Media Cutter Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance • If there is no media stopper, secure the screw in the screw hole shown in the figure. Close the maintenance covers. Media Cutter Replacement Replace cutters when blades are chipped or blunt. • Avoid touching the cutter blade. Failure to do so may result in injury. •...

  • Page 115: Waste Ink Tank Replacement

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Replace the media cutter. (1) Unscrew the cutter screw. Screw (2) Remove the cutter. (3) Mount a new cutter. (4) Tighten the screw to clamp the cutter. Close the carriage cover hatch, then retighten the screw. Once replacement is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key. •...
  • Page 116 Chapter 4 Maintenance When "Check Waste Ink Tank" message appears The "Check Waste Ink Tank" message appears on the display. Check the waste ink levels in the waste ink tank. • If you note any discrepancies from actual levels, proceed to the next step. •...
  • Page 117 Chapter 4 Maintenance Hold the handle on the waste ink tank and slide out. Attach the cap to the removed waste ink tank, and use tape to prevent leakage of waste ink. • When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 Maintenance...
  • Page 119 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter This chapter explains procedures for troubleshooting and addressing messages on the display. Troubleshooting..........120 Problems Causing Messages to Appear ..1 25 The power does not turn on..... 120 Warning Messages ........1 25 Printing is not possible......120 Ink Error .............

  • Page 120: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting For information on troubleshooting, refer to this chapter. Refer to our website (https://mimaki.com/support/) for frequently asked questions (FAQs) about this product and customer support videos. If the recommended corrective action does not resolve the problem, contact your local dealer or our service office.

  • Page 121: Image Defects Occur

    Attach the tape, taking care not to block the vacuum hole. For more information, refer to the description on transporting media on the platen. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html Image defects occur. Symptom Corrective action White streaks, blurriness, and dark Remove any paper scraps or other debris adhering to areas over which the head passes (e.g., media holders).
  • Page 122 Attach the tape, taking care not to block the vacuum hole. For more information, refer to the description on transporting media on the platen. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html Perform the procedure described in "Feed Correction"(P. 65). The white image is offset in the media feed direction.

  • Page 123: The Ink Has Leaked Out

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Fill the cap with maintenance liquid. • Use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and fill it until it almost overflows from the cap. Close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key. • Print nozzle washing starts. The elapsed time is displayed on the display. Nozzle washing takes approximately one minute.
  • Page 124 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Insert the lug on the other side while pushing in toward the first hole in Step 1.

  • Page 125: Problems Causing Messages To Appear

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.2 Problems Causing Messages to Appear If a problem arises, the buzzer sounds and a message appears on the display. You can also check the local guidance. "Displaying Machine Information (Local Guidance)"(P. 30) Take the appropriate action in accordance with the content of the message. If a message reappears even after taking the prescribed action, contact your local dealer or our service office.
  • Page 126 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Corrective action Printing not possible/ink IC • An unusable ink IC chip is • Replace with new ink and a new ink IC used. chip. Shake the white ink bottle • White ink is more easily •...

  • Page 127: Ink Error

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Ink Error Message Cause Corrective action Ink End • The ink has run out. • Replace with new ink. "When Ink End is Displayed"(P. 39) Ink Near End • Ink levels are low. • The ink will run out soon. Have new ink ready.

  • Page 128: Error Message

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message Cause Corrective action Ink Color • A different ink color is • Insert an ink IC chip for the correct ink registered on the ink IC color. "Registering the Ink IC chip. Chip"(P. 45) Check to confirm the ink IC chip was Wrong Ink IC •...
  • Page 129 RIP software. parameters that do not allow printing. Driver Version • Printing is not possible • Install the latest Mimaki driver because the Mimaki driver available from: version is old. https://mimaki.com/download/ inkjet.html USB INIT ERR •...
  • Page 130 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number X Current • An overcurrent error was Turn off the power on the machine and turn it on after a while. detected in the X motor. Y Current • An overcurrent error was detected in the Y motor.
  • Page 131 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number Ionizer Ion Level • The amount of generated • Refer to the instruction manual for ions was reduced by the ionizer and clean the electrodes. fouling and abrasion of the electrode needle. Ionizer Condition •...

  • Page 132: System Halt

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Corrective action number InkHeater Brk UV-DRV Fuse • A UV-DRV PCB fuse blew. Operation Error • The function is disabled • Check the error details. due to an error. Data Remain • Print (RIP) data was •...

  • Page 133: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter This chapter explains the specifications of this machine. Specifications ..........134 LICENSE Library ..........1 37...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Specifications Item Details Print head Type On-demand piezo head Specifications Two staggered heads with 420 nozzles × 4 rows each Resolution Y: 360 dpi, 720 dpi, 1,200 dpi X: 900 dpi, 1,200 dpi Ink set 4-color C, M, Y, K 4-color, W C, M, Y, K, W...
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Appendix Item Details Media heater NCU (Nozzle clogging Provided detection) UV unit Air-cooled LED UV emitters x2 Interface Data transfer USB 2.0 Hi-speed, Ethernet 1000BASE-T function Email function Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Commands MRL-V Languages English, Japanese, Chinese Noise During standby Not more than 58dB (FAST-A, 1 m on all sides) levels Continuous...
  • Page 136 Chapter 6 Appendix Item Details 167 kg (214 kg) Weight *1. Setup menu margins set to the minimum (5 mm) on either side *2. External diameter and weight after winding media *3. Free of sagging due to weight *4. 3 inch only for high-speed printing *5.

  • Page 137: License Library

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6.2 LICENSE Library Mimaki printer Firmware Copyright @2020 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. All rights reserved. This product contain open source software listed in the tables below. Component License StarterWare for ARM® based TI Sitara Processors BSD-TI The following license terms and conditions shall apply to the open source software listed in the table above: BSD-TI Copyright (C) 2010 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/...
  • Page 138 Chapter 6 Appendix...
  • Page 139 Index Index AC inlet ................................ 23 Adjust Waste Ink Volume .......................... 116 Auto Cleaning .............................. 77 Auto Correct ............................ 76, 126 Auto Maint.............................. 79 Auto Nozzle Recovery ............................  88 Auto Power-off.............................. 83 Auto Power-on.............................. 83 Auto Remote .............................. 86 Auto-correction ............................... 99 Bottle cap ............................ 40, 41, 43 Cancel ................................ 27 Cap .............................. 93, 96, 107 Cap absorber.............................. 108...
  • Page 140 Index [ENTER] key.............................. 27 Error................................ 27, 125 Error History .............................. 89 Event Mail.............................. 85, 86 FCC .................................. 6 Feed Comp........................... 29, 51, 65, 76 Feed Speed .............................. 77 Feeding unit.............................. 23 Feeding Before Cut ............................ 86 Fill Up Ink ............................... 80 [FUNCTION] key ............................ 27, 29 Grit roller.............................. 22, 24 Head Cleaning............................ 27, 64 Head height .............................. 53 Height adjustment lever..........................
  • Page 141 Media holder............................ 93, 102 Media Remain .............................. 83 Media sensor .............................. 93 Media Sensor ........................... 23, 25, 101 MENU mode .............................. 28 Mimaki driver .............................. 36 Move To Maint. Space ...........................  79 Move To Platen Right End .......................... 79 NCU.............................. 24, 93, 97 Network ................................ 84 NOT-READY mode ............................ 28 Nozzle check menu ............................
  • Page 142 Index Operating Panel ............................ 22, 27 Pinch roller ............................ 22, 24, 111 Platen ............................ 22, 25, 93, 102 Power cable.............................. 31 Power outlet .............................. 31 Power plug .............................. 31 Print Area ............................... 89 Print Length .............................. 89 Print origin .............................. 71 Printing Check .............................. 88 Pump Tube Cleaning.......................... 79, 100 RasterLink ........................ 36, 37, 38, 69, 70, 77 Receive buffer .............................. 72 Reference guide ............................. 70...
  • Page 143 Index Test printing.............................. 27, 62 Time Set ................................. 84 Torque limiter .............................. 56 UNIT / LENGTH.............................. 84 UNIT / TEMP .............................. 84 Usage ................................ 89 USB interface cable............................ 33 USB port ................................. 23 Use Time ................................ 89 UV Lamp ................................ 89 UV mode ................................ 77 UV-LED lamp ............................ 93, 99 Vacuum fan .............................. 77 Version ................................ 89 View Feed .............................. 84 Warning Labels .............................. 18...
  • Page 144 MEMO...
  • Page 145 Operation manual February, 2023 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN D203466-16-10022023...
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