MIMAKI UJF-605RII, Operation Manual

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About checking UV Illumination Level
Changing the level of the UV lamp may not improve the UV curing after printing. In this
case, it indicates that the lamp does not have enough illumination for curing. Because the
UV lamp is deteriorated.
Touchstone of UV illumination level check
Indicator value for the changing UV lamp at factory setting and the value after used 1000
hours are described inside of the UV illuminometer. Check the illumination with it.
• The UV lamp illumination level goes down as time goes by. After 1000
hours of use, the level goes down approximately 30%.
In case the illumination level goes down more than 30% or goes down
suddenly, contact your nearest sales agency or Mimaki sales office. The
UV lamp could be broken.
• UV illumination level goes down gradually, not suddenly, without flickers of
light after 1000 hours of use. Check UV ink curing level or the UV illumina-
tion level frequently. ( P.5-20)
Attachement : UV illuminometer kits
UV illuminometer UV illuminometer BKT1 UV illuminometer BKT2
• When checking the UV illumination level, be sure to wear the supplied
goggles and the gloves to avoid the UV light.
• Be sure to wear the long sleeve to protect your skin from the UV light.
Checking the UV Illumination Level
As the UV lamp deteriorates, the ink curing level may be lowered. Check UV illumination
level with the supplied UV illuminometer kit. Refer to the illuminometer manual, check the
UV illumination level.
When the UV lamp exceeds the predetermined amounts of time, the following message is
displayed for asking you to check the UV lamp level.
Touch the [ENTER] and then check the UV
illumination level with the supplied UV
illuminometer.
! UV LA,MP
UV LEVEL CHK
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