MIMAKI DS-1600, Operation Manual

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Routine maintenance
Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as to
use the plotter for a long time while keeping its printing accuracy.
When the device is left unused for a long period of time
• When using textile pigment ink (TPig)
The function to prevent the nozzle from clogging would not perform when
turning off the power.
We reccomend to keep turning on the power when you use the textile pig-
ment ink because the textile pigment ink is easier to dry up.
• Remove the fabric that has been set on the plotter.
• Keep the clamp lever move up.
Notes on cleaning
• Never disassemble the plotter. Disassembling the plotter can result in
electric 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
result.
• Do not use benzine, thinner and chemical agents containing abrasives. Such
materials can deteriorate or deform the surface of the cover.
• Do not apply lubricating oil or the like inside the plotter. Such materials can
cause the plotter mechanism to fail.
Cleaning ink at the bottom of the slider
When the plotter have been used for a long period of time, glued ink may accumulate at the
bottom of the slider. Leaving this condition allows ink drops to grow and may cause contami-
nation of the fabric. Clean the bottom of the slider periodically to remove ink drops using the
supplied swab dampened with water.
In this case, be careful not to brush the head nozzle. (See page 4.23, STEP 5.)