MIMAKI JV4 Series, Operation Manual

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WHEN THE CUTTER BLADE HAS BECOME BLUNT
Replace the cutter blade for cutting.
Cutter blades are consumables.When the cutter blade has became blunt, replace the cutter blade with
a new one.
• To replace the cutter blade, move the carriage using the station mainte-
nance function before the replacement.
• The blade tip is sharp. Take care to prevent possible personal injury.
•
Store the cutter blades in a place that is out of the reach of children. Be
sure to dispose of the worn-out cutter blades according to the relevant
national and local ordinances in which the device is used.
STEP
1. Move the carriage.
Execute the station maintenance [CARRIAGE OUT].
(Refer to step 1 to 6 on page 4.8)
2. Open the front cover.
3. Replace the cutter unit that is located along-
side the carriage.
1. Loosen the screws that fix the cutter unit.
2. Remove the cutter unit.
3. Put a new cutter unit in place.
4. Tighten the screws to fix the new cutter unit.
4. Execute steps 7 to 8 of the station mainte-
nance [CARRIAGE OUT] on page 4.9.
• Take care to prevent personal injury from the blade.
• It is recommended to place a sheet of paper under the cutter blade. This
will help find the cutter blade even if it drops.