MIMAKI DS-1600, Operation Manual

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Sublimation dye ink recipe
Ink No. SPC-0370xxseries / SPC-0466xx series
Printable fabric: Polyester
• This operation is for expert of pre-treatment process. If the unmastered op-
erator should follow the instruction of the expert to operate pre-treatment.
Pre-treatment
Make the pre-treatment agent
Composition of pre-treatment agent
TR(N) (Dairiki Company) 600-400 g
Water 400-600 g
Total 1000 g
STEPS:
1. Mix the TR(N) with almost the same amount of
water.
Apply the pre-treatment agent to the fabric
STEPS:
1. Sork the fabric in the pre-treatment agent and
then dehydrate the fabric uniformly at approxi-
mately 70% pickup rate with roller.
2. Dry up the fabric at 100-130ºC.
• This procedures is one such example. Depending on the facilities you use, or
material and thickness of the fabric, adjust the ratio of material mixture.
• When using the pre-treatment agent, be sure to wear the chemical proof
gloves. Before use gloves, make sure that the gloves has registance for the
chemical which you use. If not wear the gloves, it may cause damages on
your skin by chemical.
• Tentering when drying up should be operated at the basic width. In case of
strong tentering, the fabric may shrink during printing and in case of weak
tentering, the fabric may strech during printing.
• Put the treated fabric in the bag to prevent moisture absorption and store in
dark cold place. If the fabric color changes into yellow, print with avoiding the
yellow part.