MIMAKI JV3-130SPII Spécifications

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, JapanPhone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5

- viii -Pictorial signs used in this manualPictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention ofdamages to the

- 5.10 -7. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracketusing a swab dampened with cleaning fluid RS.• If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper wit

- 5.11 -14. Press the [ENTER] key.Perform the nozzle cleaning.After completing the nozzle cleaning, the head moves on theplaten.15. Open the front cov

- 5.12 -When media thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST]When the media thickness, head height, ink type is changed, the dot position is subtlydifferent.

- 5.13 -5. Press the [ENTER] key.6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to correct the dot posi-tions on Patterns 2 to 7.Select the correct dot positions on each of

- 5.14 -Regular wiping function [INT.WIPING]In case of setting for heaters at high temperature, or setting too much amount of ink perunit (high concen

- 5.15 -MAINTENANCEINT.WIPING < ent >INT.WIPINGTEMP.DIFF. = 25 ° CINT.WIPINGTEMP.DIFF. < ent >INT.WIPINGTEMP.DIFF. = 20 ° C&

- 5.16 -Routine cleaning [ROUTINE CLN]To prevent clogging while not plotting, ink is ejected from the head at regular intervals.The head itself must b

- 5.17 -Sleep cleaning [SLEEP clean]To prevent clogging while the power switch has been turned off, ink is ejected from thehead at regular intervals.T

- 5.18 -If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executedIf nozzle clogging is resolved after HEAD CLEANING ( page 2.23) and NOZZL

- 5.19 -4. When the display shown on the right appears,set the cleaning cartridge.Cleaning fluid is suctioned up.5. When the display shown on the rig

- ix -Structure of this Operation ManualThis manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device.Chapter 1 Befor

- 5.20 -Reduce printing time of narrow image [SCAN WIDTH]This function allows you to reduce the printing time by set to OFF.However nozzle out may occ

- 5.21 -Drawing setup conditions [LIST]This function outputs the current settings of the device.They are useful in carrying out maintenance of the de

- 5.22 -Plotting HEX CODE [DATA DUMP]Use the function when command error or parameter error ( Page 6.9) occurs.This function plots data commands rec

- 5.23 -STEPS:1. Select the [WIPE LEVEL]. page 5.2.2. Press the [ENTER] key.3. Press the [] and [ ] key to select the level forwarning.(10/10 - 1/10)4

- 5.24 -Setting time [TIME SET]The device incorporates a calender. [TIME STAMP] function of the FUNCTION modedisplays the date and time depending on t

- 5.25 -Displaying device information [INFORMATION]Displays the firmware version, serial number, and dealer number of the device.If trouble occurs, pl

- 5.26 -Replace the cutter bladeCutter blades are consumables. When the cutter blade has became blunt, replace thecutter blade with a new one (SPA-010

- 5.27 -Using the small amount of remaining ink in the 440cc ink cartridgeFor the 440cc ink cartrige, when [NEAR END] or [INK END] is displyed some in

- 5.28 -5. Press the Jog key [] or [ ] to select theamout of ink you want to use (in 10cc incre-ments).* Maximum ink amount can be used for this func

- 5.29 -3. To use the remaining ink, reinsert the ink car-tridge.4. Press the [ENTER] key.If press the [END] key, it cancel the operation and return t

- x -FeaturesThe features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of thedevice explained in this manual, they help yo

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- 6.1 -CHAPTER 6When abnormal conditions are encounteredChapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where anabnormal phenomenon ar

- 6.2 -Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failureCorrective measures against troubles in the case where no error message is given on theLCD are d

- 6.3 -Paper jamming arises/media is soiledA jam of the media or a stained media is considered to occur when an unsuitable media isused or the media i

- 6.4 -If image quality declinesCorrective measures against troubles in the case where satisfactory image quality is notprovided are described in this

- 6.5 -Ink cartridge troubleWhen an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning message appears and plotting, clean-ing and all other activities that

- 6.6 -Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCDIf something is wrong with the device, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error mes-sa

- 6.7 -< LOCAL >DO TEST DRAWNON-ORIGINAL INKKMCYThe nozzle recovery cannotbe expected because thedevice is left for a prolongedperiod of time.Th

- 6.8 -Pre THERMISTORPrint 50 40 oCPre 55 oC (40)Print THERMISTORWarning message Cause Corrective measureThe thermistor of thepreheater is defect

- 6.9 -Error messagesError messages indicates error numbers.If any error message is given on the LCD, turn off the power to the device and turn it ona

- xi -Display plotting conditionIt is possible to have the printing length displayed on the LCD panel and the plotting condi-tions to be plotted for c

- 6.10 -ERROR 23HOST I / FERROR 24 I / F INITIALERROR 30OPERATIONERROR 34DATA REMAINERROR 40MOTOR XERROR 41MOTOR YERROR 42X CURRENTERROR 43Y CURRENTER

- A.1 -APPENDIXThis appendix describes the specifications and components the device,function menu structure.Table of contentsBasic specifications ...

- A.2 -Basic specificationsItem JV3-130SLPrinting head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demandSpecification 2-heads InlinesNozzle 180 nozzles for each co

- A.3 -Waste ink tank Bottle type ( 2,000 cc [1pcs.])Replacement timing is judged visually.Interface IEEE1394 compliant, IEEE1284 compliantCommand MRL

- A.4 -Specification for inkItem SpecificationsColor Black ink cartridgeCyan ink cartridgeMagenta ink cartridgeYellow ink cartridgeContents of ink 220

A.5CLEANINGTYPE : normalCLEANING ACTIVE**********------------normal, soft, strong<LOCAL>MEDIA SELECTROLL< >LEAFDetevting MEDIAPLEASE WAIT*

A.6To be followedTo be followedFUNCTION Key :FUNCTIONENTERENTERENTERFUNCTIONSET UP <ENT>SET UPSELECT :TYPE.1TYPE.*MEDIACOMP. <ent>TYPE.*PR

A.7FUNCTIONMAINTENANCE<ENT>MAINTENANCESTATION <ent>INITIALIZINGPLEASE WAITSTATIONMENT :WIPER EXCHGENTERENTERENTERFUNCTIONSET UP <ENT>

A.8FUNCTIONMAINTENANCE<ENT>FUNCTIONFollowing FollowingMAINTENANCELIST <ent>MAINTENANCE PRINTINGENTERFUNCTION, ^ , v, ^ , vMAINTEN

A.9FUNCTIONMAINTENANCE<ENT>FUNCTIONDISPLAY <ENT>DISPLAYEnglish <ent>Japanese,Portguese, Italian,Spanish,French,GermanFollowing Follo

- xii -For safe operationPictorial signsPictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention ofdamages to the dev

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- xiii - WARNING• Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving system in case of using the device in aclosed room or a room with bad ventilation.• Be s

- xiv -Precautions in use CAUTIONHeater•Do not touch the platen heater with bare hand while it is hot as this may cause burn.•When moving the device,

- xv -CAUTIONS and NOTESHandling of ink cartridges• Use the JV3 genuine ink. Remember that theuser shall be charged for a repair to correct anydamage

- xvi -Position of the warning labelThis device is adhered with the warning label. Be sure to fully understand the warning givenon the labels.In the c

- 1.1 -CHAPTER 1Before UseThis chapter describes the name and function of each section of the deviceas well as ink and media.Table of contentsMoving t

- 1.2 -Moving the deviceWhere to install the deviceSecure a suitable installation space before assembling the device.The place of installation must ha

- 1.3 -Moving the device•When moving the device to a different place, contact local representative ofMimaki Engineering. If you move it, failure of da

- 1.4 -Configuration and functionThe FrontName Function1 Front cover It is opened when setting media or taking a corrective measure against amedia jam

- 1.5 -The REARName Function1 Rear exhauster Discharges plotting smell from the media to out of the room.2 Ink station Set the ink cartridges specifie

- 1.6 -Operation PanelThe operation panel that is used to operate the device.DisplayDisplays a set item, a guidanceerror, etc.POWER lampIt lights up

- 1.7 -Heater panelThe platen has heater built-in for printing and pre-printing. Turns on/off the power of theheaters and displays their statuses with

- 1.8 -CarriageThe carriage is provided with ink heads for printing, a cutter unit for cutting off media, etc. Itis also provided with a lever for adj

- 1.9 -Capping station•When cleaning the capping station, be sure to wear the supplied goggle andgloves since you may get ink in your eyes.The capping

- 1.10 -Media sensorThe media sensor detects the presence of the media and the media length.There is a media sensor on the platen.•Set up media to cov

- 1.11 -Precautions in handling the ink cartridge• Ink is organic solvent. If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately washit off with soap and

- i -ForewordCongratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI "JV3-130SL" model of color ink jet printer.The JV3-130SL is a color ink-jet printe

- 1.12 -Precautions in handling the mediaCarefully observe the following when handling the media.• Use media recommended by MIMAKI for stable, high-qu

- 1.13 -Types of media that can be usedThe types of media that can be used with the device are roll media and cut sheet media.The types and sizes of m

- 1.14 -Setting the heater voltageSet the heater voltage according to the supply voltage to the plotter.For the voltage setting, use the voltage selec

- 1.15 -MENU modeThere are the following four mode in this device.Each of the four modes is explained below.NOT-READY modeThis is the mode before the

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- 2.1 -CHAPTER 2OperationThis chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging frompower-on to end of plotting.Table of contentsOperatio

- 2.2 -OperationThe following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end ofplotting. For details on each item, refer to t

- 2.3 -Switching on the power supplyThe device is provided with the following two different power switches.Main power switch : Located on the rear fac

- 2.4 -Front cover /Maintenance coverOpening/closing the front cover and maintenance cover• Keep the front cover and maintenance cover closed during p

- 2.5 -Relationships between ink station and head rowThe carriage mounts two heads each with two rows of nozzles.One color ink is applied to each row

- ii -Interference to televisions and radiosThe product described in this manual generates high frequency when operat-ing. The product can interfere w

- 2.6 -STEPS:1. Move the carriage to the platen.When the device is turned on : Execute [CARRIAGE OUT]. page 5.4When the device is turned off : Open th

- 2.7 -3. Adjust the height adjusting lever according tothe media to be used.• Set the height adjusting lever to the higheststage or the lowest stage.

- 2.8 -Setting the media on the deviceThe media that can be used with the device are roll media and leaf media.Use the media commended by MIMAKI.• If

- 2.9 -2. Remove the 3 roll guide rails.3. Attach the roll guides rail to another position.4. Fit the roll assembly.Fit the roll assembly so that the

- 2.10 -Setting roll media on the deviceThe procedure for setting roll media on the device is described below.• The roll media is heavy in weight. Tak

- 2.11 -6. Insert the right-hand roll holder into the core ofthe roll media.After inserting the roll holder completely into the core of theroll media,

- 2.12 -10. Push the clamp lever at the back of the device.The clamp lever on the front face is lowered to hold themedia. (for temporary setting)When

- 2.13 -14. Hold midium with a media press lightly. • When using a leaf media, set it so that it doesnot run off to the right of the pinch roller at

- 2.14 -18. Fix the media to the empty paper tube using anadhesive tape.• Check that there is no slack or wrinkle, causedby uneven tension, on the rol

- 2.15 -Operating the lock pinUse the lock pin attached to the roll holder when it is attached to the top or bottom position.• Be sure to pull out the

- iii -TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword ...

- 2.16 -Switching the direction of winding of the mediaThe take-up device is mounted with a switch that specifies the direction in which a media iswou

- 2.17 -Setting cut sheet media on the deviceUnlike roll media, the cut sheet media need not be fixed onto the roll holders.•When using cut sheet medi

- 2.18 -• When using a leaf media, set it so that it doesnot run off to the right of the pinch roller at theright end.4. Push down the clamp lever.5.

- 2.19 -Heater-Temperature controlTo store the Heat temp., set the [HEATER] of the FUNCTION mode. page 4.6FUNCTION mode - SET UP - TYPE - HEATERThis

- 2.20 -3. Press the [ENTER] key.The cursor is shown up on the LCD display, then can changethe Temp. of Pre-Heater.4. Select the temperature by pressi

- 2.21 -< LOCAL >width : 1272 mmTEST DRAW< ENT >∗ ∗ TEST DRAW ∗ ∗< LOCAL >width : 1272 mmTEST &CLEANINGChecking and solving no

- 2.22 -If a failure occurs...(Cleaning)STEPS:1. Press the [TEST&CLEANING] key twice.2. Press the Jog key [] or [ ] to select the typeof cleaning.

- 2.23 -Correcting the media feed rate [MEDIA COMP.]When the media type or heater temperature is changed, the amount of media feedchanges. Be sure to

- 2.24 -5. Press the [ENTER ] key.6. Press the [ENTER] key.7. Press the Jog key [] or [ ] to enter a correc-tion value from the output pattern.• When

- 2.25 -Plotting an Image from source dataStarting the plotting operationThe following describes the mode selection for data reception from the comput

- iv -Setting the media on the device ... 2.8Setting a roll holde

- 2.26 -Interrupting the plotting operationTo interrupt the plotting operation, stop the carriage and erase (the receive data) from thedevice.STEPS:1.

- 2.27 -Display detailed plotting informationOn plotting the data received from the computer, the detailed plotting information can bedisplayed on LCD

- 2.28 -Cut off the media by hand [MEDIA CUT]Cutting off the media at the end of the plotting operation is explained below.• Do not turn off the main

- 2.29 -When [NEAR END] or [INK END] appearsIf ink in the cartridge comes to an empty, the corresponding message appears.Plotting can be continued but

- 2.30 -Turning the power offWhen plotting is completed, push the power switch on the front face to turn the power off.To turn the power off, check fi

- 3.1 -CHAPTER 3Daily cleaningThis chapter describes daily cleaning.Table of contentsRoutine Maintenance ...

- 3.2 -Routine MaintenanceBe sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so asto use the device for a long time wh

- 3.3 -Cleaning the platen• Clean the platen after the platen cools down.The platen may be stained by lint or dust since the media is cut on it.Wipe o

- 3.4 -Cleaning the wiper and ink capsThe ink cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by dried nozzle.The wiper wipes out ink adhered to the h

- 3.5 -8. Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracketusing a swab dampened with cleaning fluid RS.• If dirt of curl is serious, replace the wiper with

- v -CHAPTER 5 MaintenanceMaintenance of the device ...5

- 3.6 -Cleaning the head sidesAs the device is used to plot images, the head sides gradually become stained with ink anddust.Open the maintenance cove

- 3.7 -Use the cleaning kitIn case the internal section is dirty or if nozzle missing cannot be resolved even after clean-ing ( page 2.22, 4.10), use

- 3.8 -Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH]• If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times,execute the [FILL UP INK] and [HEAD

- 3.9 -10. Holding the projections at both ends, insert thewiper which has cleaned into place.11. Press the [ENTER] key.12. Fill the cap with the clea

- 3.10 -When the waste ink tank becomes fullWaste ink used for cleaning the heads will gather in the waste ink tank.When the waste ink has gathered to

- 4.1 -CHAPTER 4Setting FunctionThis chapter describes operations and setting necessary for plotting.Table of contentsBasic operations of menus ...

- 4.2 -Basic operations of menusThis section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate themenus.The following gives the key

- 4.3 -1. Select the LOCAL mode.Ascertain first that the device does not perform printing under the REMOTE mode, thenpress the [REMOTE] key to enter t

- 4.4 -Function modeThe FUNCTION mode consists of 18 items.The 18 items can be registered for each of the following four types.If the type has been r

- 4.5 -Setup functionsThe following describes the overview of and settings for each function.Name FunctionMEDIACOMP. Correct the amount of feed for me

- vi -APPENDIXBasic specifications ... A.2Speci

- 4.6 -MEDIACOMP. P. 2.24, A.6When the media type or heater temperature is changed, be sure to correct the amountof feed according to the media thick

- 4.7 -PRINT MODE P. A.6Sets the plot quality, plot direction, and logical seek.QUALITY :Select the quality image from three items.(STANDARD, FINE, F

- 4.8 -INK LAYERS P. A.6Sets the number of overwriting if ink color appearance is dull.(1-9 times)DRYING TIME P. A.6This function sets an ink drying

- 4.9 -MARGIN P. A.6This function sets a dead space to increase/decrease the right and left margins of themedia.The function is used to increase the

- 4.10 -MEDIA SET P. A.7This function sets the method of media detection.SELECT :During the initial operation, the device displays a menu for selecti

- 4.11 -Lower the heatertemperaturePress jog keys tomove the mediaback and forthSetting suitable heater temperatureThe following describes the procedu

- 4.12 -Setting exhaust fan and drier fan (Option)The following sets up the rotational operation of the exhaust fan which lets out the order ofink and

- 4.13 -Effective Plotting AreaThe device has an area which cannot perform printing, due to mechanical reasons.This area is called “ dead space”.0 mmR

- 4.14 -Establishing An OriginEstablish an origin in terms of data on media loaded on the device.In the case of printing with the unspecified origin,

- 4.15 -Correcting the media feed rate during operationIn the “MEDIA COMP.”, operations are in a LOCAL mode.The following describes the procedures alt

- vii -How to read this Operation ManualThe following documents have been attached to JV3-130SL:Setup Guide (separate volume)“Setup Guide” explains ho

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- 5.1 -CHAPTER 5MaintenanceIn order to keep the plotter in good operating condition, it is necessary tocarry out maintenance of the device periodicall

- 5.2 -Maintenance of the deviceThe term “maintenance” as used herein refers to the operation that has to be performed tokeep the device in good opera

- 5.3 -Setup functionsThe following describes the overview of and settings for each function.Name FunctionSTATION Clean the inside of the station, ink

- 5.4 -Cleaning the station interior [STATION]-[CARRIAGEout]Move the carriage when cleaning the station interior and replacing the consumable parts.•D

- 5.5 -When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed [STATION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE]The wipers are consumable parts. When the following message is displaye

- 5.6 -7. Clean the wiper guide shaft using a cotton budor cloth.If dirt is hard to remove, use a cotton bud of cloth dampenedwith water.8. Close the

- 5.7 -Ink discharge way cleaning [STATION]-[Disway WASH]The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned atregular inte

- 5.8 -5. Open the front cover.6. Remove cleaning fluid RS with a dropper.During the suction pause period, drop cleaningfluid RS until just before it

- 5.9 -When not in use the plotter over the long term [STATION]-[CUSTODYwash]When not in use the plotter over a week, perform “CUSTODYwash” function t