MIMAKI DS-1600, Operation Manual

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Functions of the JOG keys
Each of the JOG keys varies in function according to the time at which it is used.
The functions of the JOG keys are explained below.
Before the detection After the detection When selecting a
When inputting a
choice selected among
of a sheet of a sheet function
several alternatives
Selects the roll media. Shifts the carriage to
the left.
Selects the leaf media. Shifts the carriage to
the right.
Shifts the fabric away Shifts the fabric away Restores the last Selects the next
from you. from you. previous function. value.
Moves the fabric toward Moves the fabric toward Moves to the next Selects the last previous
you. you. function. value.
• Do not use reverse feed. (Move the fabric forward.)
The cloth may be caught by the platen and stained by set-off ink. Slack may
occur at the run-out device and necessary tension may not be obtained when
starting next printing. If you need to perform reverse feed, keep the above
points in mind.
MENU mode
A list of setting items displayed on the LCD is called a menu.
A specific operation specified on the operation panel is displayed on the 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 and the detection of a fabric is completed, the plotter enters the
LOCAL mode. In this mode, it is possible to perform the following operations.(See page 1.20)
1. Pressing the appropriate [JOG] keys to detect a fabric and set up an origin.
2. Pressing the [TEST] key to start test printing.
3. Pressing the [CLEANING] key to clean the head.
4. Pressing the [DATA CLEAR] key to erase the printing data the plotter has received.
5. Pressing the [FUNCTION] key to set printing conditions.
6. Pressing the [ENTER] key to display the guidance.
• In the LOCAL mode, the plotter cannot plot data received from the computer.
To put the plotter into operation, change the mode to the REMOTE mode by
pressing the [REMOTE] key.
<< REMOTE >> mode
This is the mode in which the device plots an image from data it receives from the computer.
If the mode is in the LOCAL mode, press the [REMOTE] key to put the mode into the RE-
MOTE mode.
<<FUNCTION >> mode
This is the mode which printing conditions can be set.
To set printing conditions, press the [FUNCTION] key while the mode is in the LOCAL mode
and switch to the FUNCTION mode (printing function setting mode).