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Chapter 2

How to use the basic functions

This chapter describes the basic operations of the plotter, from the

beginning to the end of printing.

Before using the application functions, understand how to use the basic

functions of the keys on the operation panel and the modes in which the

menus are displayed on the LCD.

Table of contents

Operation ............................................................................................................. 2.2

Setting the display language ............................................................................... 2.6

Printing an image from saurce data ..................................................................... 2.7

Checking nozzle in ink firing condition ................................................................ 2.11

If there are nozzle clogging in ink firing condition ...............................................2.12

Routine maintenance ......................................................................................... 2.13

To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station ................................. 2.16

Summary of Contents for DS-1600

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Page 3: ...R CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT On this Operation Manual The plotter is equipped with a high speed print head and other high performance part that may be dangerous Please be sure to read this manual carefu...

Page 4: ...C rules can be exceeded To prevent this use of MIMAKI recommended cable is essential for the connection of this plotter Interference to televisions and radios The product covered by this Operation Man...

Page 5: ...ition of the warning label xvi Chapter 1 Setup Installation of the plotter 1 2 Where to install the plotter 1 2 Precautions in installation 1 3 Moving the plotter 1 4 Checking the accessories 1 5 Conf...

Page 6: ...24 Display of ink type 1 25 Setting ink cartridges 1 26 Fabric for printing 1 28 Types of fablic that can be used 1 28 Precautions in handling the fabric 1 29 Limited media 1 29 Before setting the fab...

Page 7: ...eaning penetrated ink 2 14 Cleaning penetrated ink 2 15 Maintenance for frame components 2 15 To replenish ink set a new ink cartridge in the ink station 2 16 Chapter 3 How to use the application func...

Page 8: ...ing the take up unit TAKE UP 3 26 Resetting printing conditions by type SETUP RESET 3 27 Chapter 4 Maintenance functions Maintenance of the plotter 4 2 Function menu MAINTENANCE 4 2 Before starting ma...

Page 9: ...of failure 5 2 The plotter cannot be energized 5 2 The plotter cannot perform printing 5 2 Paper jamming arises fabric is soiled 5 3 If image quality declines 5 4 White lines thin spots are obvious In...

Page 10: ...Applicable to wide fabrics On DS 1600 fabrics with up to 1650mm width can be set and printing for up to 1620mm width is possible On DS 1800 fabrics with up to 1900mm width can be set and printing for...

Page 11: ...ink Even with printing to a coarse textured fabric the backing fabric is not stained by penetrated ink Removable platen boards are prepared for fabrics without ink penetration Slip sheet can be used O...

Page 12: ...e operation procedure See page 2 2 Operate the plotter while confirming the display on the LCD Display on the LCD The content of display is shown in characters in a box as shown at right Operate the p...

Page 13: ...numbers starting from 1 Notes to sentences caution on plotter operation and hints for effective use of the plotter are given The item to select from the setting menu before each plotter operation is...

Page 14: ...a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serioous injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderat...

Page 15: ...ion functions This chapter describes the application functions of the plotter such as the function menu for setting printing conditions Chapter 4 Maintenance functions This chapter describes functions...

Page 16: ...al signs The symbol indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a CAUTION sign including DANGER and WARNING signs exists A concrete precaution precaution against an electric shock in the ca...

Page 17: ...tely and detach the plug from the receptacle Check first to be sure that the plotter no longer produces smoke and contact a distributor in your district for repair Never repair your plotter by yoursel...

Page 18: ...he warning given on the labels In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illegible or has come off purchase a new one from your local distributor or o...

Page 19: ...guration and function 1 7 Names and function of the parts under the front cover 1 9 About other setup 1 14 Connecting the cables 1 18 Switching ON OFF the power supply 1 20 Front cover and maintenance...

Page 20: ...space is required not only for the plotter itself but also for printing operation Length Width Height Gross weight DS 1600 2750 mm 710 mm 940 mm 1350 mm About 230 kg DS 1800 3040 mm 710 mm 940 mm 1350...

Page 21: ...which temperature and humidity vary by a great margin Use the plotter under the following environment Operating environment 15 to 30 C 35 to 65 Rh 1 1 40 to 65 Rh to use a TPink A place exposed to dir...

Page 22: ...xcessive shock to it and it must be held up by at least two persons After moving the plotter be sure to lock the caster stoppers STEPS 1 Unlock each of the casters by raising up the caster stopper 2 H...

Page 23: ...ing up feeding unit on AMFmodel on AMFmodel Stand stay M8 cap bolt M8x60 cap bolt for fitting the main unit for fitting the stand stay 8 pcs Use the bolt for packing C base reinforcing arm ASSY M5 Scr...

Page 24: ...e ink hose Waste ink tank Ink Cartridge Option Printing film Power cable Grouding adapter for adjustment of the plotter Empty fabric core Phillips screwdriver Hexagonal wrench IEEE1394 Device Driver 6...

Page 25: ...t It is provided with casters that are used to move the plotter 9 Waste ink hose It is the hose to discharge the waste ink 10 Waste ink tank It is the tank to store the waste ink 11 Take up unit It su...

Page 26: ...is made to go up down the pinch roller for holding fabric 4 Feeding unit It supports to feed the fabric 5 Feeding tension bar It supports to adjust the tension to feed the roll fabric 6 Lapel bar The...

Page 27: ...ccording to the thickness of the fabric used The carriage moves during plotting and fabric detection When cleaning the capping station execute the STATION MAINTENANCE function to move the carriage See...

Page 28: ...s 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 Whi...

Page 29: ...e part of fabric is not on fabric the fabric can not be detected If a transparent fabric or a fabric whose reverse side is colored in black the sheet sensors may fail to detect the sheet In this case...

Page 30: ...620mm width DS 1800 up to 1850 mm width is possible by setting the fablic ratainer to a position apart from the edge If a fablic retainer is stained by ink it can be removed for washing Remove it from...

Page 31: ...ard to the projection at the edge of the ditch for penetrated ink The width of the ditch for penetrated ink can be changed in three steps de pending on the way of attachment Pattern1 Amount of penetra...

Page 32: ...on the hanger on the inner side of the stand In case of DS 1600 1800 model In case of DS 1600 1800AMF model Attaching the waste ink tank STEPS 1 Insert the end of the two waste ink hoses at tached in...

Page 33: ...ition Even with the same cloth type media characteristics change depending on the pre treatment and the presence or absence of the gumming processing at both ends of the cloth Be sure to perform test...

Page 34: ...e slide plate toward the rear side of the plotter and then turn the thumb screws to secure them Attaching the platen boards Attach the platen boards when using a fabric without ink penetration Set the...

Page 35: ...do so may cause damage to the head Installing IEEE1394 output driver When connecting the plotter using the host computer and IEEE1394 interface it may be necessary to install the IEEE1394 output driv...

Page 36: ...ows 2000 or XP with IEEE1394 or USB2 0 interface use an IEEE1394 or USB2 0 interface cable to connect the computer and the plotter to gether It is possible to use an IEEE1284 interface cable for conne...

Page 37: ...cable into an approriately grounded receptacle If not there is a fear of arising electric shock hazards and damage to the plotter Use a outlet which power breaker applicable to the 50A and 0 01 second...

Page 38: ...front cover kept open the carriage does not move even when the power is switched on When the power is switched on the LCD first displays BOOT and then displays the firmware version number The message...

Page 39: ...f the power of the plotter the function to prevent nozzle clogging is not performed If the power is turned off while the plotter is engaged in printing the head may fail to be retracted in the capping...

Page 40: ...t open the maintenance cover except when it is necessary to clean the station interior When opening the cover during plotting If you open the front cover or the maintenance cover during plotting opera...

Page 41: ...mediately rinse it off with a plenty of running water and consult a medical doctor Be sure to store the ink cartridges in a cold and dark place Do not store the cartridge in too high low temperature o...

Page 42: ...color ink cartridge differs according to the ink type Before setting a new ink cartridge of different ink type or color be sure to wash the ink line and print head See to page 4 26 F row ink station C...

Page 43: ...er these relationships when checking the heads for clogged nozzles and replenishing inks Display of ink type Ink type is displayed when an ink cartridge is newly set an ink cartridge of different type...

Page 44: ...ink station No 1 8 A and H because the sublimation dye ink is 6 color composition Any color of sublimation dye ink can be used as the dummy ink but BLACK is reccomended to install into the ink statio...

Page 45: ...CK is reccomended to install into the ink station No 1 and A because it is easier to check the dot position when operating print adjustment Do not use the washing cartridges as the dummy ink It may ca...

Page 46: ...ric be careful about the setting position of leaf fabric Sizes of fabric that can be used DS 1600 AMF DS 1800 AMF Maximum 1650 mm 1900 mm Minimum 200 mm Printing width 1620 mm 1850 mm Thickness 7 0 mm...

Page 47: ...r plotting Heavily curled fabric affect the plotted picture quality Do not use fabrics with extremely coarse fixture The plotter may not detect the fabric properly Limited media With the following med...

Page 48: ...height with the fabric kept set on the platen the fabric gets caught on the carriage during carriage out operation causing damage to the head If you set the head height to 1 2mm minimum value from th...

Page 49: ...then set the fabric to be used on the platen 9 Move the carriage to a position where adjustment is easy The carriage can be moved manually 10 Adjust the head height 1 Loosen the support screw 1 turn t...

Page 50: ...on the preceding page to raise the head 3 Turn the head height adjustment screw in the direction shown and move the head downward With the head height adjustment rod kept pushed lower the head till t...

Page 51: ...abric remains unchanged even when the head is raised To avoid fluffing of the fabric surface warp of the fabric edge or waving of the fabric during printing the distance between the head and the print...

Page 52: ...slip sheet is used to prevent ink penetration of the fabric which is not dried after plotting STEPS 1 Set the fabric core of the slip sheet to the slip sheet bar hanger In case of DS 1600 1800 model...

Page 53: ...g a roll fablic In case of DS 1600 1800AMF model STEPS 1 Open the roll shaft cover of the taking up unit and take the roll shaft out 2 Remove the roll holder attached to the roll shaft Remove one of t...

Page 54: ...ric core support to bend the plate in an arc to touch on the inner wall of the paper core and then fix the fabric core support with the hexagonal wrench Fine adjustment can be performed by rotating th...

Page 55: ...t to the right stand 9 Make sure the gear interlocks with the unit and then close the roll shaft cover Be sure to lock the roll shaft cover to avoid the roll shaft falls down 10 Adjust the paper core...

Page 56: ...he edge of the roll is placed between the media set position 12 On the feeding unit set the ROTATION to the feeding position and set the MANUAL to feed the fabric approximately 3 meters To stop feedin...

Page 57: ...ill be clamped 15 Open the front cover and the pull up the clamp lever with holding the leading edge of the fabric 16 Pull out the fabric and set the fabric straight If the edge of the fabric is curle...

Page 58: ...the edge of the fabric is located in the same position of the take up pa per core When settin AUTO the rotation will be stopped 18 Move up the taking up tension bar to the upper position of the paper...

Page 59: ...d automatically and then the mode enters the LOCAL mode In case of Leaf fabric a Press the JOG key on the operation panel The status of the feeding unit and the take up unit is dis played The fabric w...

Page 60: ...osition and set the MANUAL to take up the fabric approximately once around the paper core When set MANUAL rotation will be stopped in a few seconds Repeat switching MANUAL and AUTO to take up the fabr...

Page 61: ...ss the JOG key to feed the fabric so that the taking up tension bar is lowered 29 Press the ENTER key The origin is set and then the mode enters the LOCAL mode O R I G I N S E TU P 0 0 0 0 O R I G I N...

Page 62: ...t both ends of the fabric STEPS 1 Move up the clamp lever on the front face The pinch roller comes up 2 Loosen the hand screws on both sides of the pinch roller to be removed 3 Pull out the pinch roll...

Page 63: ...weight shaft of each feeding tension bar and taking up tension bar The weight of each tension bar is approxi mately 1500g and one counter weight is ap proximately 100g Install the quantity of the cou...

Page 64: ...f 100g 1 counter weight x 6 2100g Install 8 counter weights to B position 1500g Tension bar itself 100g 1 counter weight x 8 2 1100g Half weight is applied to the tension bar 2 Attach the clip to the...

Page 65: ...is obtained by excluding the margin from the printing fabric The margin at the front and rear edges of the fabric can be reduced using a guiding fabric The margin may be changed as required The effect...

Page 66: ...abric that provides a wider printing area it is necessary to re establish another origin See page 3 15 STEPS 1 After the fabric detection is completed press the JOG keys and to move the car riage to t...

Page 67: ...he basic functions of the keys on the operation panel and the modes in which the menus are displayed on the LCD Table of contents Operation 2 2 Setting the display language 2 6 Printing an image from...

Page 68: ...t lights up in green when the power to the device is turned on DATA CLEAR key Used to erase the data that has been input to the device REMOTE key It is used to change the operation mode between the RE...

Page 69: ...LCD in one of the following three modes Each of the three modes is explained below LOCAL mode This is the mode in which the preparations for printing operation are made When the power is switched on...

Page 70: ...20 2 Invoke the local mode on the LCD 3 To set up a specific function from the operation panel follow the procedure shown below 1 Press the appropriate operation key on the operation panel 2 Select t...

Page 71: ...ed The type and number of ink being used is displayed The height of head is displayed The version command and printer name are displayed The current setup condition is displayed The currently occured...

Page 72: ...he ENTER key 5 Press the JOG key and to select the lan guage to be used for the indication on the dis play There are seven different languages from which you can select one as the display language ENG...

Page 73: ...OCAL mode 3 Press the REMOTE key 4 The plotter receives the data from the computer The printing conditions that have been set for the data are displayed For the method of data transmission see the man...

Page 74: ...Feed Comp function is displayed During the plotting performance is suspended some function could not be operated and the error will be displayed as follows In this case complete plotting operation or...

Page 75: ...lable to alter the fabric feed rate 3 Press the JOG key or as needed to set the amount of correction Setting value is available from 500 to 500 Press END key to return to the REMOTE display The altere...

Page 76: ...E when the setting value has changed Interrupting the printing operation To interrupt the printing operation that has been started stop the carriage and erase the receive data from the plotter STEPS 1...

Page 77: ...mode This function can be executed even during host data printing In this case however some host data will be missing The amount of miss ing data depends on the medium width num ber of paths resolutio...

Page 78: ...missing portions STEPS 1 Make sure the mode is LOCAL mode See page 1 20 2 Press the CLEANING key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select the ink head to be cleaned Each time a JOG key is pressed the row o...

Page 79: ...tric shock hazards and breakage of the plotter Prevent moisture from entering inside the plotter If the inner part of the plotter becomes wet electric shock hazards and breakage of the plotter can res...

Page 80: ...riodically For the procedure for cleaning the wiper refer to page 4 10 Cleaning the wiper shaft The dirty wiper shaft may cause the wiper malfunction and resulting an error display Cleaning penetrated...

Page 81: ...on or when replacing the media If printing continuously or using a loose weave fabric the ink is collected faster In this case make sure to wipe up the ink when it gathered into liquid form Spread out...

Page 82: ...ink completely runs out during printing The amount of ink of the cartridge number indicated has com pletely run out Install a new ink cartridge into Slot C of the right ink station STEPS 1 Either of t...

Page 83: ...printing conditions 3 8 Improving the density of ink color INK LAYERS 3 11 Setting the ink drying time DRYING TIME 3 12 Deciding the priority of settings by the computer or the plotter PRIORITY 3 13...

Page 84: ...operations In setup of the function menu allocate printing methods to be set to types 1 to 4 before detailed setting of the individual printing conditions so that you can use the printing conditions r...

Page 85: ...Printing Conditions at a Time Selecting a Type Register a sequence of printing conditions set in the FUNCTION mode in the memory of the plotter By allocating the the sequence of printing conditions to...

Page 86: ...r operation first stop the device See page 2 7 and then select the desired type in the LOCAL mode Only the setting of the following items can be changed during printing MM INCH MEDIA COMP TAKE UP If y...

Page 87: ...erse types of media with appropriate tension which best suits each media it is neces sary to adjust the mount position of the lapel bar and the number of bars mounted Changing the winding angle of the...

Page 88: ...e previous page 3 Adding the weight of the feeding tension bar 4 Lighten the weight of the taking up tension bar 3 1 Reduce the resistance of the lapel bar Reduce the number of lapel bars Change the m...

Page 89: ...he ENTER key 3 Press the ENTER key 4 Press the ENTER key Test printing for correction of the fabric feed rate starts Seven types of fabric correction patterns are plotted 5 Enter a correction value fr...

Page 90: ...igh speed High printing speed and slightly inferior image quality STEPS 1 Select a type see page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select PRINT MODE 4 Press the...

Page 91: ...laced on printing carriage STEPS 1 Select a type see page 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select PRINT MODE 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the JOG keys and to set...

Page 92: ...nd to select PRINT MODE 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the JOG keys and to select RET SPD UP 6 Press the ENTER key 7 Press the JOG keys and to set a return ing speed ON or OFF Here select OFF 8 Press t...

Page 93: ...head may catch the cloth to press it to a position resulting in cloth jam STEPS 1 Select a type see page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select INK LAYERS 4 P...

Page 94: ...DRYING TIME 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the JOG keys and to set a drying time after the scanning This is the drying time from the instant at which the carriage returns to the capping station till th...

Page 95: ...y given to the printing conditions set on the plotter Priority needs to be specified for each of the following items PRINT MODE INK LAYERS DRYING TIME INK TYPE REFRESH MEDIA COMP STEPS 1 Select a type...

Page 96: ...he refresh Here select PLOT 14 Press the ENTER key 15 Press the JOG keys and to select the priority HOST or PLOT of the media comp Here select PLOT 16 Press the ENTER key 17 Press the END key twice Th...

Page 97: ...ect MARGIN 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the ENTER key 6 Press the JOG keys and to set a maigin You can set a margin in the range 9 mm to 95 mm in mm unit Here set 10 mm 7 Press the ENTER key 8 Select...

Page 98: ...rns to the LOCAL mode This plotter sets the width of the printing area by detecting the position of the fabric retainer The left and right margins can be changed by changing the position of the fabric...

Page 99: ...is normal LEVEL 2 Frequency of refreshing is slightly high LEVEL 3 Frequency of refreshing is high STEPS 1 Select a type See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and...

Page 100: ...in millimeters INCH Numerics are expressed in inches STEPS 1 Select a type See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select MM INCH 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Pres...

Page 101: ...limation dye ink TPig Textile pigment ink If the same type of ink is set in the ink stations on both sides the type of ink cannot be set since INK TYPE is not displayed on the LCD STEPS 1 Select a typ...

Page 102: ...ing cleaning without removing the ink around the head it may cause the nozzle condition worse STEPS 1 Select a type See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to se...

Page 103: ...nting In this case change the setting to OFF or change the cleaning type to Soft STEPS 1 Select a type See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select AUTO CLE...

Page 104: ...and to select the length to execute the cleaning performance 0 1 to 10 0m in 0 1m unit 10 Press the ENTER key 11 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode L O C A L w i d t h 1 2 7 2...

Page 105: ...nk stations this function cannot be used since PRINT CONT is not displayed on the LCD If Ink End occurs during printing printing is stopped STEPS 1 Select a type See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Pres...

Page 106: ...key 7 Press the JOG keys and to set a back feed length 8 Press the ENTER key 9 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode S E T U P S E L E C T TY PE 1 T Y P E 1 M E D I A COM P e n t...

Page 107: ...pe See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select FEEDING 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the JOG keys and to select ON or OFF of the FEEDING Here select ON 6 P...

Page 108: ...elect a type See page 3 3 Here select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select TAKE UP 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the JOG keys and to select ON or OFF of the TAKE UP Here sel...

Page 109: ...select Type 1 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select SETUP RESET 4 Press the ENTER key 5 Press the ENTER key The current printing conditions are reset to the factory set print ing co...

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Page 111: ...otter periodically This chapter describes the functions that help solve the problem of deteriora tion in image quality and replace a waste ink tank The plotter needs maintenance when it is left out of...

Page 112: ...perations FUNCTION See Chapter 2 How to use the basic functions SET UP FUNCTION LIST MAINTENANCE DATA DUMP PRINT adjust PRINT START PATTERN 1 to 7 Adjust value 15 to 15 STATION CARRIAGEout WIPER EXCHG...

Page 113: ...ation panel You have to understand how to invoke the desired maintenance function to carry out maintenance STEPS 1 Make sure the mode is LOCAL mode Press the REMOTE key and put the menu back into the...

Page 114: ...UNCTION 2 PRINTadjust Indicates a correction value for dot position 3 REPLACE COUNTER Indicates the number of times the ink cartridges are replaced 4 VERSION Indicates the version of the firmware and...

Page 115: ...th the long side set horizontally DATA DUMP automatically feeds line according to the size of paper used STEPS 1 Select DATA DUMP from MAINTENANCE See page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key Transfer data from...

Page 116: ...t patterns for the correction of dot position starts There are seven types of test patterns that are plotted 4 Press the JOG keys and to correct the dot position of pattern 1 The seven test patterns t...

Page 117: ...right indication is shown 7 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode L O C A L w i d t h 1 2 7 2mm P R I N T a d j u s t P A T T R N 7 0 0 P R I N T a d j u s t P A T T R N 2 0 0 P...

Page 118: ...ore performing STATION be sure to move down the clamp lever on the front side of this plotter STEPS 1 Move down the clamp lever on the front face of the plotter 2 Select STATION from MAINTENANCE See p...

Page 119: ...the plotter is left unused for a long period of time STEPS 1 Execute the station maintenance CARRIAGEout to move the carriage See the steps 1 to 4 on page 4 8 2 Open the maintenance cover 3 Remove sta...

Page 120: ...bbing the felt side surface will make it fluffy and result in clogged nozzle Wipe ink off the rubber side surface with a swab When executing this function the carriage will come out of the capping sta...

Page 121: ...distributor or our office Do not press the ENTER key other than the case of replacing wipers The number of wiper operations that is counted in the plotter will be reset Do not select Replace Wiper unl...

Page 122: ...on the left as viewed fromyour position 8 Clean the wiper guide shaft using a swab or cloth If dirt is hard to remove use a swab of cloth damepened with water Extremely dirty wiper guide shaft may ca...

Page 123: ...per shaft too STEPS 1 Select STATION from MAINTENANCE See page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the ENTER key The carrige will come out of the capping station 4 Open the maintenance cover 5 Clean the...

Page 124: ...nction Page 4 25 if the inks are mixed Operate it in the head only with the nozzle clogging Cleaning Tools Cleaning liquid bottle kit A29 SPC 0137 Option Syringe STEPS 1 Select STATION from MAINTENANC...

Page 125: ...urface Use a swab contained cleaning liquid to take off some inks on the rubber surface 8 Clean the wiper and press the ENTER key 9 Fill the cap with the cleaning liquid using a syringe 10 Close the m...

Page 126: ...emaining time is displayed After remaining time is over execute cleaning It displays the remaining cleaning time Cleaning is completed the menu returns the LOCAL mode N OZ Z L E CL E AN I NG WA I T T...

Page 127: ...0137 Option Syringe STEPS 1 Select STATION from MAINTENANCE See page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG keys and to select DRAIN WASH 4 Press the ENTER key The table moves backward the Y bar mo...

Page 128: ...cleaning liquid until just before it overflows from the cap 7 Close the maintenance cover 8 Press the ENTER key Dry suction continues for 30 seconds and the initial operation is performed The menu ret...

Page 129: ...P INK function page 4 25 if the inks are mixed Cleaning Tools Cleaning liquid bottle kit SPC 0137 Option Syringe STEPS 1 Select STATION from MAINTENANCE See page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the...

Page 130: ...uid to clean off ink blots on wiper and bracket If dirt of curl is serious replace the wiper with a new one At the time of replacement be sure to terminate the machine operation and follow the wiper r...

Page 131: ...to the top The wiper moves toward you and the carriage moves away from the station 16 Open the maintenance cover 17 Clean the wiper Use and push a swab contained cleaning liquid to take off some dust...

Page 132: ...of pause Repeat the performance of the air aspiration several times to clean up the ink discharge way Perform the operation for the each cap 21 Close the station cover and press the ENTER key Carrige...

Page 133: ...ion 4 Remove the left maintenance cover Lossen the 3 screws attached at the bottom of the main unit and remove 1 screw on the left maintenance cover and then remove the left maintenance cover 5 Do the...

Page 134: ...appear on the LCD after the initialization The menu enters the LOCAL mode Adjusting the head height when the fabric used is changed HEAD HEIGHT See page 1 30 Before adjusting the head height be sure...

Page 135: ...or F to R The upper eight of test printing indicates the R row of heads and the lower eight indicates the F row of heads 4 types of head row can be selected 1234 5678 ABCD and EFGH 4 Press the ENTER...

Page 136: ...page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key The ink type currently filled in the ink station is shown 3 Press the JOG keys and to set the type of ink to be filled in the R row ink station Sub Sublimation dye ink...

Page 137: ...is started automatically 15 When the LCD shown on the righti appears take out the washing liquid cartridge from the ink station When all the washing liquid cartridges are taken out discharge of the w...

Page 138: ...the right will be displayed when all the car tridges are inserted normally 19 Press the ENTER key Filling of ink is started automatically When filling of ink is completed the display shown on the righ...

Page 139: ...er with the whole ink station to continue printing ALL Uses both the Front and Rear rows REAR Uses only the Rear row FRONT Uses only the Front row If different ink types are set in the two ink station...

Page 140: ...Stretch check method The printing goes as the following order cruciform fill pattern square mark The stretch condition of the cloth can be verified by the gap between the cruciform and the square mar...

Page 141: ...color 1A 2B 3C 4D 5E 6F 7G 8H 8 Press the ENTER key Start printing the check pattern Screen will return to the color selection screen at the end of printing 9 Press the END key four times The menu ret...

Page 142: ...NCE See page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the ENTER key 4 Press the JOG key and to select ON or OFF of the ROUTINE FLUSHING Here select ON 5 Press the ENTER key 6 Press the JOG keys and to select...

Page 143: ...select ON 6 Press the ENTER key 7 Press the JOG keys and to select time interval 8 Press the ENTER key 9 Press the END key three times The menu returns to the LOCAL mode M A I N TE N A N C E R O U T I...

Page 144: ...he MAINTE NANCE See page 4 3 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the ENTER key again Current machine name is displayed 4 Press the JOG keys and to select the machine number 01 to 99 5 Press the ENTER key Re...

Page 145: ...key 3 Press the ENTER key again The firmware version is displayed 4 Press the END key The menu returns to the Version 5 Press the JOG keys and to select the Serial No 6 Press the ENTER key 7 Press the...

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Page 147: ...sures to be taken in the case where an abnormal phenomenon arises on the plotter and where an error mes sage is given on the display Table of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure 5...

Page 148: ...n properly connected to the power outlet and the computer The plotter cannot perform printing This occurs when the data is not being transmitted to the plotter properly It can also occur when any of t...

Page 149: ...c is set improperly Is a pre processed cloth which suits the ink used Is the cloth wrinkled or folded at both edges Use cloths which do not become elastic with water Use a pre processed cloth which su...

Page 150: ...White lines thin spots are obvious In the direction of travel of the head Corrective measure Execute the head cleaning See page 2 12 Corrective measure Clean the interior of the station See page 4 8...

Page 151: ...is tered Time to replace the batery Attach the ink cartridge s corre sponding with the number s shown on the display Printing can be continued in file by file basis by pressing the RE MOTE key However...

Page 152: ...d The feeding motor cover is opened Printing will be enabled by pressing the REMOTE key Close the front cover or the maintenance cover Adjust environmental tempera ture Lower the clamp lever Close the...

Page 153: ...for a certain period of time or more Check the fabric and lower the take up tension bar Check the rotation of the take up unit Check the fabric rotation of the take up unit and condition of the tensio...

Page 154: ...mmand is abnormal Irregular in receiving data Color command is abnormal Turn off the power to the plotter an turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your lo...

Page 155: ...contact your local distributor to call for service Install the I F board Check to be sure that the cable is securely connected to the host computer and interface board Also check to ascertain that no...

Page 156: ...ributor to call for service Check the connection Turn off the power to the plotter and check the connection of the cable of the take up unit When the same error message appears again on the LCD even i...

Page 157: ...Ink guidance Chapter 6 describes procedures for printing process by ink types and so on Table of contents Emergency measures 6 2 Printing procedures 6 3 Sublimation dye ink recipe 6 4 Textile pigment...

Page 158: ...yes immediately with plenty of water longer than 10 minutes occasionally lifting the upper and lower Consult with a doctor for a medical advice Ingestion In case that ink is swallowed Rinse out with w...

Page 159: ...e pigment ink Pre treatment Inkjet print Post treatment Apply the pre treatment to the fabric Print on the fabric with the plotter Apply the heat treatment to the printed fabric Washing Wash the fabri...

Page 160: ...ckup rate with roller 2 Dry up the fabric at 100 130 C This procedures is one such example Depending on the facilities you use or material and thickness of the fabric adjust the ratio of material mixt...

Page 161: ...minute Depending on the facilities you use adjust the processing temperarure and processing time In case the fabric is used for textile remove the dye and agent by washing STEPS 1 Sorping processing P...

Page 162: ...plotter Post treatment Fix the printed pigment to the fabric by heat Depending on the material of fabric processing is different Cotton for T shirt Heater press at 160 C for 60 seconds Cotton broadcl...

Page 163: ...dix This appendix describes the specifications and components the plotter function menu structure Table of contents Basic specifications A 2 Speification for ink A 4 Optional extras A 4 Function flow...

Page 164: ...tem of ink Tube supplying from the ink cartridge Displaying the remaining amount of ink is provided INK END detection function is provided Ink cartridge replacement method Capacity of ink cartrige 220...

Page 165: ...tage 50 60 Hz 1Hz Power consumption 500 W or less Recomended Temperature 15 30 C Enviroment Humidity 35 65 Rh No condensation Accuracy guaranteed 18 25 C temperature Temperature change 10 C h or less...

Page 166: ...Within six months after opening the package Within the expiration period described on the cartridge Storage temperature 0 to 40 C During storage Storage at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a m...

Page 167: ...4 F Sub 8 DS 01 Ver1 00 MRL 1E MEDIA SET ROLL LEAF Setting fabric MEDIA X Y LOCAL width 1620mm Detecting MEDIA PLEASE WAIT ORIGN SET UP ORIGIN SETUP TYPE1 Display V Key ENTER v ENTER TEST CLEANING ENT...

Page 168: ...E DIRECTION ent TYPE MODE RET SPD UP ent v v ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER TYPE DRYING TIME ent TYPE EACH LINE 0 0 s 0 0 to 9 9 sec ENTER TYPE DRYING TIME HOST HOST PLOT ENTER ENTER ENTER v TYPE...

Page 169: ...May Mix Up ContinueOK ent WIPER CLEANING COMPLETED ent NOZZLE CLEANING WAIT TIMER 1 min 1 to 99 min INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT WAITING 0 0 CLEANING 0 0 ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER STATION MAINT MENT DRAIN...

Page 170: ...CTR ent ROUTINE CONTROL SELECT FLUSHING ROUTINE CONTROL SELECT CLEANING ROUTINE FLUSHING INTERVAL 1 h 1 to 24 h ROUTINE FLUSHING FLUSHING ON ON OFF ROUTINE CLEANING CLEANING ON ON OFF ROUTINE CLEANIN...

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