MIMAKI JV4 Series, Operation Manual

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PARTS UNDER THE FRONT COVER
Under the front cover, there are the carriage, capping station, etc. necessary for plotting operation.
The mechanisms provided under the front cover are explained below.
CARRIAGE
The carriage is provided with ink heads for plotting, a cutter unit for cutting off medium, etc. It is
also provided with a head height adjustment screw for adjusting the head height according to the
thickness of the medium used. The carriage moves during plotting, medium cutting, and medium
detection.
When cleaning the interior of the capping station, execute the STATION MAINTENANCE function
to move the carriage. (See page 4.8 “Moving the Carriage for Cleaning the Station Interior [Carriage Out].”)
• When setting a medium in position for plotting, be sure to adjust the carriage
height. (See page 1.34)
•
Starting the plotting operation without adjusting the carriage height can
cause damage not only to the medium but also to the device itself.
Cuter unit
Height adjustment screw
Head height adjustment rod