MIMAKI DS-1600, Operation Manual

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Capping station
The capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc.
Ink Cap : It covers the nozzles of print head to prevent from drying up.
Wiper : It is used to clean the head nozzles.
• Clean the capping station frequently to keep the capping station clean.
If the wiper fluffs, replace it immediately.
The pinch roller and feed roller
This plotter retains a fabric with the pinch roller and the feed roller.
During plotting operation, the feed roller feeds the fabric forward.
• While the plotter is not being used, keep the pinch roller in the raised p o s i -
tion. If the pinch roller is left lowered for an extended period of time, it can
deform and fail to securely retain the fabric.
Wiper Ink Cap
Pinch roller
Feed roller
Platen
Ditch for penetrated ink
Fabric retainer
Media sensor