MIMAKI TS3-1600, Operation Manual

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Changing the ink
Ink type or the color used can be changed.
• To change the ink set such as changing from “4-color model“ to “6-color model” or “8-color
model”, the machine must be worked by our service engineer. Contact our service office or
the distributor in your region.
Change the ink type Change the ink color
To change the ink type used such as changing from
ES3 ink to SS21 ink, work as follows. To change the ink color used such as changing from “6-
colors” to “6- white” of SS21 ink, work as fol-
lows.
• Note for changing ink type
Changeable ink type is limited by the type of ink used. See the table on the right.
• Note for changing ink color
To replace white ink of SS21 from “SS21W” to “SS21W-2”, follow the exhibit “Before using
new White Ink (SS21-W2)” (D201848).
• When washing, use a special cleaning solution cartridge (sold separately).
Wash with the proper cleaning solution cartridge for the used ink type.
“Discharge” the remaining ink in
the machine, and “Wash” the head
or the tube.
See P.4-19 "DISCHARGE & WASH".
Fill ink.
See P.4-21 "Initial ink fill up".
Ink type to be changed
Sublimination dye ink SS21/ES3
Ink type used
Sublimina-
tion dye ink
Changeable
Contact our service office or the distributor in your
region.
SS21ES3 Not changeable
Changeable
(However, when you wish to change to silver ink or white
ink of ES3, the work by our service staff is required.)
Ink Type Cleaning Solution Type
Solvent ink (SS21/ES3) MILD SOLVENT Cleaning Solution Cartridge (SPC-0294)
Sublimation dye ink Aqueous cleaning solution cartridge (SPC-0259)