MIMAKI JV4 Series, Operation Manual

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FEATURES
The features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of the device
explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly.
SETTING FOR 1-WAY HIGH-SPEED PRINTING
New piezo electric heads, the staggered-layout print head provides more attractive, faster printing, and
allows ultra high-precisions 6-head 1-way printing.
SETTING FOR 2-WAY MULTI PRINTING
Alternatively, using two sets of three heads in 2-way printing mode, each with different inks, gives
you the functionality of two 6-color plotters in a single unit.
APPLICABILITY OF NEW TYPES OF INK
(WATER-SOLUBLE DYE INK AND DISPERSE DYE INK)
MIMAKI offers the following three types of ink that can be used with the device.
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Water-soluble pigment ink The conventional pigment-based ink. Having excellent light
fastness, this type of ink is most suitable for outdoor print on
large-sized color sign displays (e.g., signboards).
• Water-soluble dye ink This type of ink has good color development and is most
suitable for indoor print, such as posters.
• Disperse dye ink A disperse dye-based ink is used to transfer an image plot-
ted on a medium to another medium.
HIGH-PRECISION PLOTTING AND HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES
The variable dot mode allows for a high-precision plotting operation.
The device is capable of plotting high-quality images with a maximum resolution of 1,440 dpi.
APPLICABILITY OF MEDIUM UP TO 7 MM IN THICKNESS
Even thick medium, such as boards, can be used.
The device accepts medium whose thickness is in the range of 0.1 mm to 7.0 mm.
PREVENTION OF WARPING OF THE RIGHT AND LEFT EDGES OF A WIDE
MEDIUM
The maximum width of medium that can be used is 1,381 mm for Model JV4-130, 1,620 mm for
Model JV4-160 and 1,910 mm for Model JV4-180. The edge holders that hold down the medium
being plotted on prevent warping of the medium at the edges, thereby reducing the contact between
the medium and the head.