MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

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 TABLE OF CONTENS
CAUTION ............................................................................. v
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ....................................... v
Requests ......................................................................... v
FCC Statement (USA) ..................................................... v
Interference to televisions and radios .............................. v
Restriction in use .............................................................vi
Foreword ............................................................................ vii
About usable ink .............................................................vii
On This Operation manual .............................................vii
Safety Precautions .............................................................viii
Symbols ......................................................................... viii

Chapter 1 Before Use

About installing this machine .............................................1-2
Where to Install This Machine .......................................... 1-2
Working Environmental Temperature ............................... 1-3
About fixing machine ........................................................ 1-3
Moving This Machine ........................................................ 1-3
Names of Parts and Functions ..........................................1-4
Front Side of the Machine ................................................ 1-4
Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine ........................ 1-4
Operation Panel ................................................................ 1-5
Carriage ............................................................................ 1-6
Capping station ................................................................. 1-6
EMERGENCY SWITCH ................................................... 1-6
Indicator ............................................................................ 1-7
Operation Panel Cable ..................................................... 1-7
Connecting Cables ............................................................1-8
Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ................................. 1-8
Connecting Power Supply Cable ...................................... 1-9
Setting ink bottles ............................................................1-10
Caution in handling of ink bottles .................................... 1-14
Media ...............................................................................1-15
Usable sizes of media .................................................... 1-15
Caution in handling of medias ........................................ 1-15

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Workflow ............................................................................2-2
Turning the Power ON/OFF ..............................................2-3
Turning the Power ON ...................................................... 2-3
Turning the Power OFF .................................................... 2-4
Setting a Media .................................................................2-5
Setting the Media .............................................................. 2-5
Check the irradiation position of the LED UV lamp ...........2-8
Test Printing ....................................................................2-10
Test Printing ................................................................... 2-11

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 Head Cleaning ................................................................ 2-12
About head cleaning .......................................................2-12
Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing
result ...............................................................................2-12
Printing Data ................................................................... 2-13
Starting a Printing Operation ..........................................2-13
Stopping a printing operation halfway .............................2-14
Deleting Received Data (Data Clear) .............................2-14
Move the Y-bar ...............................................................2-15

Chapter 3 Extended Functions

Changing origin ................................................................. 3-2
Changing origin with JOG keys ........................................3-2
Changing origin with FUNCTION menu ............................3-3
Registering the thickness of the media ............................. 3-4
Register the thickness of the media manually ..................3-4
Adjust head gap with the or keys ....................................3-4
Measuring the thickness of the media automatically ........3-5
Registering Head gap value ............................................. 3-6
List of Functions ................................................................ 3-7
Set the feeding amount of the Y bar ................................. 3-8
Setting Feed Correction ....................................................3-8
Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing ..... 3-10
Setting Logical Seek ....................................................... 3-12
Setting UV mode ............................................................. 3-13
Adjusting the intensity set in RIP ....................................3-13
Printing at the intensity set in the printer .........................3-14
Setting Work Change ...................................................... 3-17
Setting Ionizer ................................................................. 3-18
Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes ......... 3-19
What is the MAPS Function? ..........................................3-19
Setting MAPS1 Function .................................................3-20
Setting MAPS2 Function (4 color) ..................................3-21
Setting Auto Cleaning ..................................................... 3-24
Setting nozzle face cleaning ........................................... 3-25
Setting Ink Heater ........................................................... 3-26
Other Settings ................................................................. 3-27
Machine Settings ............................................................ 3-28
Setting a AUTO Power-off ..............................................3-28
Setting Time ....................................................................3-29
Setting Units ...................................................................3-30
Setting a KEY BUZZER ..................................................3-31
Setting a LANGUAGE .....................................................3-32
Initializing the Settings .................................................... 3-33
Confirming Machine Information ..................................... 3-34
Check the using status of the machine ...........................3-34
Check the machine version information ..........................3-35
Displaying the Information of this machine .....................3-36

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 Chapter 4 Maintenance
Maintenance ......................................................................4-2
Precautions for Maintenance ............................................ 4-2
About Cleaning liquid ........................................................ 4-2
Maintenance of frame component .................................... 4-2
Cleaning the LM guide ...................................................... 4-3
Maintaining the Capping Station .......................................4-4
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ............................................ 4-4
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage (DISWAY WASH) .. 4-7
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time
(CUSTODY WASH) .......................................................... 4-8
Cleaning waste ink tray .................................................. 4-11
Cleaning the Head and the Area around It ......................4-12
When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved ......................4-14
Fill up ink from the subtank to the head .......................... 4-14
Washing of Head nozzle ................................................. 4-15
Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be
improved ....................................................................................4-17
Automatic Maintenance Function ....................................4-21
Setting the Refreshing Intervals ..................................... 4-21
Setting the Cleaning Intervals ......................................... 4-22
About white ink circulation function ................................ 4-23
Replacing consumables ..................................................4-24
Replacing the wiper ........................................................ 4-24
Replace the Ink Absorber ............................................... 4-25
If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears ..... 4-26
Refilling antifreeze mixed water ......................................4-28
Refill cooling water ......................................................... 4-29
Cleaning Y motor .............................................................4-31

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .................................................................5-2
Power does not turn on .................................................... 5-2
The machine does not start printing ................................. 5-2
Image quality is poor ........................................................ 5-3
Nozzle is clogged ............................................................. 5-3
Ink bottle warning appears ............................................... 5-4
If an error related to the sub tank occurs
(Error 618 to 61b) ............................................................. 5-5
If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration ... 5-6
If negative pressure abnormality occurs ........................... 5-9
Warning / Error Messages ...............................................5-11
Warning messages ......................................................... 5-11
Error messages .............................................................. 5-14

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Chapter 6 Appendix
Specifications .................................................................... 6-2
Machine specifications ......................................................6-2
Ink specifications ..............................................................6-3
Setting orders depending on ink type ............................... 6-4
Setting orders of ink bottles ..............................................6-4
Sheet for inquiry ................................................................ 6-5
Warning labels .................................................................. 6-6
Function Flowchart ........................................................... 6-8

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CAUTION
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY
OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT
WITHOUT MIMAKI’S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.

Requests
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding.
However, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
• Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for improvement.

FCC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Operation manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this machine, limits provided by
FCC rules can be exceeded.
To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential for the connection of this printer.

Interference to televisions and radios

The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.
The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper conditions.
The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-purpose radio and televisions.
The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off the power button of the
product.
In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of the following
corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.
• Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position without reception difficulty.
• Separate the television set or radio from this product.
• Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected to the
television set or radio.

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 CAUTION

Restriction in use
Restriction in use
This machine is very dangerous as it has high-speed movable part, hot part and UV irradiating part. Use of this
machine is limited to the user who understands this dangerousness completely.

Restriction for user

The user of this machine shall get proper training. Limit to the user those who got proper training to operate this
machine.

Restriction area
Coming closer to the machine is prohibited for the person other than the user who got proper training. Set up the
restriction area within the range indicated below. You have to install this machine in the dedicated room, or, set up
a fence and make the person recognize that it is a dangerous area.
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1000 mm or more
(39.3 in or more)

1000 mm
or more
(39.3 in
1000 mm
or more
(39.3 in
3
or more) or more)
(344.0 in or more)
8737 mm or more

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1000 mm or more
(39.3 in or more)

6100mm or more
(240.2 in or more)
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Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer "JFX500 Series" .
“JFX500 Series” is a UV inkjet printer that can print with UV ink realizing high speed and high image quality.

About usable ink

Usable ink for this machine is UV ink (four-color / six-color model).

• 4-colors version : 2 each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black color ink bottle are used.
• 4-color +special color version : 2 each of Cyan and Magenta ink bottles, 1 each of Yellow and Black, and 2 of
the Special color (White, Primer, and Clear) are used.

On This Operation manual

• This Operation manual is describing the operations and maintenance of "UV inkjet printer JFX500 Series"
(called as this machine hereafter)
• JFX500-2131 are identical with models IPPR813.
• Read this Operation manual carefully and understand them thoroughly to use.
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however, please do not
hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
• Descriptions contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without any notice for improvement.
• You can also download the latest manual from our website.

Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

All Rights Reserved.Copyright
© 2015 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

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Safety Precautions
Symbols
Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the machine.
The indicated sign is different depending on the content of caution.
Symbols and their meanings are given below. Please follow these instructions as you read this manual.

Examples of symbols

Meaning
Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries
to personnel. Be sure to read it carefully and use it properly.
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Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in injuries to personnel or
damage to property.

Important notes in use of this machine are given with this symbol. Understand the notes
thoroughly to operate the machine properly.

Useful information is given with this symbol. Refer to the information to operate the machine
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properly.

Indicates the reference page for related contents.

The symbol " " indicates that the instructions must be observed as strictly as the CAUTION
instructions (including DANGER and WARNING instructions). A sign representing a precaution 3
(the sign shown at left warns of hazardous voltage) is shown in the triangle.

The symbol “ ” indicates that it is the forbidden action. If there is a concrete instruction, it is
indicated in or around the symbol “ ”.

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The symbol “ ” indicates that the action is forced to be done or the instruction must be
observed. If there is a concrete instruction, it is indicated in the symbol “ ”.

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 Warning for Use

WARNING
• Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving system in case of using this machine in a closed room or a room
with bad ventilation.

• The ink used for this machine falls into the category of UN No.3082 and UN Class 9. Since the ink is
flammable, never use fire when using this machine.

• When cleaning the ink station and head, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may get ink
or washing liquid in your eyes.

• If anyone drinks ink or washing liquid in mistake, get the person to vomit and see a doctor immediately.Do not
allow him or her drink vomit.Then, contact the Poison Control Center.
• If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad, immediately move to a location where fresh air is present and then
keep yourself warm and quiet.Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Discard the waste ink according to the local regulations of the area this unit is used.
• If the ink leakage occurs, unplug the power plug to turn off the main power switch, and contact our service
office or distributor.
Do not disassemble or remodel this machine Handling of ink bottles
• Never disassemble or remodel the main unit of • Some of the ingredients (UV Curing initiator)
the printer and the ink cartridge.Disassembling/ have toxic consequences to aquatic life.Avoid
remodeling any of them will result in electric leak into water system or sewage containing
shocks or breakdown of this machine. water.
• Store ink bottles and waste ink tank in a place
Do not use this machine in damp places
that is out of the reach of children.
• Avoid damp environments when putting this • If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately
machine into service. Do not splash water onto wash it off with detergent or water.If you get ink
this machine. High humidity or water will give in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a
rise to fire, electric shocks or breakdown of this lot of clean water for at least 15 minutes. In this
machine. case, also wash the backside of eyelids to rinse
Abnormal event occurs ink away completely. Then, consult a doctor as
soon as possible.
• If this machine is used under an abnormal
condition where this machine produces smoke Grounding work
or unpleasant smell, fire or electric shocks can • This unit requires grounding work to prevent
result.Be sure to turn off the power switch electrical shock.
immediately and detach the plug from the • Carry out the grounding work.
receptacle.Check first to be sure that this
machine no longer produces smoke, and contact
a distributor in your district for repair.
• Never repair your device by yourself since it is
very dangerous for you to do so.
Wearing protective devices Handling of the power cable
• When cleaning the suction nozzle, which may • Use a power cable attached to this unit.
scatter ink, be sure to wear safety glasses and • Take care not to damage, break or work on the
gloves, or ink and washing liquid might enter power cable.If a heavy matter is placed on the
your eyes or ink and washing liquid put on your power cable, heated or drawn, the power cable
hands might make your hands rough. can break to cause fire or electric shocks.

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 Safety Precautions

WARNING
Power supply and voltage
• This unit contains parts applied high voltage.Carrying out electrical work by those unauthorized for that work is
prohibited.
• Use it with the displayed power supply specifications. The power-supply voltage of this machine shall be
single-phase 200 to 240 Vac 20 A and less. (You cannot use this machine in the 100V system.)
• To prevent electrical shock, be sure to set OFF the main power circuit breaker and disconnect the power plug
before carrying out maintenance.For some units, capacitors may take one minute for discharging; therefore,
start maintenance work three minutes after setting OFF the main power circuit breaker and disconnecting the
power plug.
• Be sure to carry out grounding work to prevent electrical shock.
• The main power circuit breaker should be set ON only by personnel with sufficient knowledge about operations
of this unit.
• Do not touch the LED UV unit on or right after the lamp off with bare hands to avoid from burn injury.
Handling the Anti-freezing liquid
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• Use the exclusive Anti-freezing liquid by Mimaki ,or the LED UV cooling device may be damaged.
• If the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with anti-freezing liquid gets on the skin or clothes, immediately
wash it off with soap.
If you get the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with anti-freezing liquid in your eyes, immediately wash
your eyes with a lot of clean water.

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Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.If high temperature Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with
anti-freezing liquid gets on the skin, immediately wash it off with soap and cool with iced water. Then, consult a
doctor as soon as possible.
• Before using the Anti-freezing liquid, be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• If you swallowed the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with antifreezing liquid accidentally, try to get to
vomit, and then consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• When unused the Anti-freezing liquid or used mixed soft water with anti-freezing liquid should discard as
followings,
 Incinerating the fluid which is absorbed to the sawdust or waste cloth.
 Entrust them to an industrial waste disposal contractor, clarifying their contents.
• Avoid ignition such as static electricity and impact spark.
• Be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves for handling the Anti-freezing liquid. 3

Handling of LED UV unit

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• Do not use the LED UV in an ambience with a possibility of catching fire (gasoline, combustible gas spray,
thinner, lacquer, powder dust, etc.). In addition, do not put paper or cloth near or on the LEDUV, or it may
cause fire.or it may cause electrical shock.
• Never look at the LED UV being lit with your naked eyes, or it may cause pain in your eyes or visual
impairment.Be sure to wear safety glasses.
• Do not apply ultraviolet (UV) light directly to your skin, or it may cause irritation on your skin.
• It is recommended to replace the LED UV unit within the rated life.
Disposition of this machine
• When discarding this machine, request the treatment of it for an industrial waste disposal contractor.

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• Treat it properly in compliance with regulation in the local area.

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 Precautions in Use

CAUTION
Protection against dust Periodic exchange parts
• It is strongly recommended to use this machine • There are some parts which must be replaced by
in a room that is not dusty. service men.You have to make a contract with
• When leaving the workshop after the working distributors or dealers for after-sale service.
hours, be sure to take off any media from the roll
• hanger.If any media is left on the roll hanger, Keep the machine flatly
dust can put on it. • Be sure to adjust the level foot to keep the
• Store media in a bag.Wiping off dust machine flatly.
accumulated on a media will adversely affect the
media due to static electricity.
• Dust in the head will also cause drops of ink to Handling of maintenance liquid
fall abruptly down on the media during printing.If • Be sure to store the maintenance liquid in a cold
this phenomenon takes place, be sure to clean and dark place.Store the maintenance liquid in a
up the head. ( P.2-12) place that is out of the reach of children.

Warning labels Note on maintenance

• This machine is adhered with a warning label. • When cleaning the External ink supply unit or
Be sure understand firmly the warnings given on the heads, make sure to wear the attached
the labels.In the case where any of the warning gloves.
label has become so soiled that the warning
message is illegible or has come off, purchase a
new one from your local distributor or our office.
Handling the Anti-freezing liquid Power supply
• Be sure to store the Anti-freezing liquid in a cold • Leave the breaker turned ON.
and dark place. • Do not turn off the main power switch on the
• Store the Anti-freezing liquid in a place that is out right side of this machine.
of the reach of children.
Handling of ink bottles
• Use the JFX500 genuine ink. Remember that the user shall be filled for a repair to correct any damage
resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type.
• The machine does not operate with any ink other than the JFX500 genuine ink.
• Do not use the JFX500 genuine ink with other printers, as doing so may cause damage to such machines.
• Do not refill ink other than the one specified by our company in the bottle. We are not responsible for any
defects caused by your using such an ink.
• If the ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in the room temperature for three hours or
more before using it.
• Open the ink bottle just before installing it in the machine. If it is opened and left for an extended period of time,
normal printing performance of the machine may not be ensured.
• Make sure to store ink bottles in a cool and dark place.
• Store ink bottles and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the reach of children.
• Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink bottle, once it is opened, within three months. If an extended
period of time has passed away after opening the ink bottle, printing quality would be poor.
• Neither pound the ink bottle nor shake it violently, as doing so can cause leakage of ink.
• Do not touch or stain the contacts of the IC chip, as doing so may cause damage to the print circuit board.
• Waste ink is equivalent to waste oil of industrial waste. Request an industrial waste disposal company for
disposal of waste ink.
Handling of media
• Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high-quality printing.
• Pay attention to the expansion and contraction of the media.
Do not use media immediately after unpacking. The media can be affected by the room temperature and
humidity, and thus it may expand and contract. The media have to be left in the atmosphere in which they are
to be used for 30 minutes or more after unpacked.
• Do not use curled media.
The use of curled media can not only cause a media jam but also affect print quality. Straighten the sheet of
media, if significantly curled, before using it for printing. If a regular-sized coated sheet of media is rolled and
stored, the coated side has to face outside.

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 Safety Precautions

CAUTION
About UV light About hot parts
• A little UV light leaks from the LED UV unit. UV • The LED UV unit and the Post Cure Unit
light applied to your skin might cause become very hot. When carrying out
inflammation and/or skin cancer.Though weak maintenance, wait until the temperature has
UV light might cause no inflammation, repeated been sufficiently lowered after the lamp is turned
exposure to it may lead to chronic OFF.
disorders.Avoid applying UV light to your skin • Some parts outside the unit will have a very high
and eyes. temperature.A high temperature caution label is
• Possible damage to your eyes due to ultraviolet placed on such parts.Do not touch the parts with
is acute disorder (feeling like something is in the caution label placed and their vicinity, or burn
your eye, pain and flow of tears) and chronic injury may occur.

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disorder (cataract etc.). When using this • When it is unavoidable to touch hot parts, be
machine, take protective measures such as sure to wear heat-insulating gloves to protect
gloves, long-sleeve cloth, light-resistant mask, your hands.
attached light-resistant glasses, etc.
Notes on LED UV unit About cleaning
• When handling the LED UV or the silica glass on • After using the unit long time, foreign materials
the bottom of the irradiation device, be sure to and dust may be gathered on the conductive
wear the gloves attached and never touch them and insulating parts, causing electric
with bare hands, or the UV ink curing level is leakage.Periodically clean such parts.
significantly lowered. If the LED UV or silica
glass is contaminated, wipe it with clean gauze
moistened with alcohol.(Do not use alcohol for
• For cleaning, do not use compressed air
because it scatters foreign materials and dust,
which may cause malfunctions when put inside
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cleaning the exterior cover, or the paint will peel the conductive parts.Be sure to use vacuum
off.) cleaner for cleaning of foreign materials and
• The LED UV performance and service life are dust.
significantly affected by the UV irradiation and • Do not use the unit in a place where there is a
UV power supply units used.Never use those UV possibility of being wet, or electrical leakage may
devices other than those recommended by occur.

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Mimaki. We would take no responsibility for any • Electrical leakage, if it should occur, may lead to
troubles caused through the use of a UV devices electrical shock of personnel or fire.
not recommended by Mimaki. • In order to prevent accidents from occurring, be
sure to carry out periodic inspections and
replacement of time change components.
About firing and smoking
• Touching hot parts such as the LED UV unit with combustible materials may cause firing and/or smoking.
Leaving combustible materials under the UV LED unit for a couple minutes may also cause firing and/or

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smoking.
• After the unit is used long time, foreign materials or dust gathered on the stabilizer or other parts may cause
electrical leakage or insulation deterioration may cause firing and/or smoking.Periodically clean the parts and
measure the insulation resistance, replacing deteriorated parts, if any.
• After the unit is used long time, screws, etc. on the conductive parts may be loosened, causing firing and/or
smoking.Periodically tighten such screws.
• Because this unit is not of explosion proof type, do not use it in an ambience with hazardous materials, or a
possibility of explosion may arise.
• If abnormalities of the unit such as a strange odor, a smoking or a spark burn are found, turn the power off and

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call Mimaki immediately.
Handling of operation panel
• When handling operation panel, be careful not to drop it. If you drop it, it may cause damage of the operation
panel or injury.

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Cautions on Installation

CAUTION
A place exposed to direct A place where temperature or
On an inclined surface
sunlight humidity varies significantly
• Use the machine under the
following environmental
conditions:
• Operating environment:
15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)
35 to 65 % (Rh)

A place exposed to direct air

Around a place where fire is
A place that vibrates flow from an air conditioner or
used
the like.

A place with much dust A place with chemicals around

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 Chapter 1
Before Use

This chapter
describes the items required to understand before use, such as the name of each part of
the machine or the installation procedures.

About installing this machine ........................ 1-2 Connecting Cables ........................................1-8

Where to Install This Machine ..................... 1-2 Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ............1-8
Working Environmental Temperature ......... 1-2 Connecting Power Supply Cable .................1-9
About fixing machine ................................... 1-3 Setting ink bottles ........................................1-10
Moving This Machine .................................. 1-3 Caution in handling of ink bottles ...............1-14
Names of Parts and Functions ...................... 1-4 Media ..........................................................1-15
Front Side of the Machine ........................... 1-4 Usable sizes of media ................................1-15
Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine ... 1-4 Caution in handling of medias ...................1-15
Operation Panel .......................................... 1-5
Carriage ...................................................... 1-6
Capping station ........................................... 1-6
EMERGENCY SWITCH .............................. 1-6
Indicator ...................................................... 1-7
Operation Panel Cable ................................ 1-7
About installing this machine
Where to Install This Machine
Secure a suitable installation space before assembling this machine.
The place of installation must have enough space for not only this machine itself, but also for the printing
operation.
Model Width Depth Height Gross weight
JFX500-2131 4100mm (161.4in) 4462mm (175.7in) 1490mm (58.7in) 1353kg (2982.9 lb)
External ink supply unit 775mm (30.5in) 455mm (17.9in) 900mm (35.4in) 40kg (88.2 lb)

• A service engineer will perform installation work of this machine. At this time, he/ she will contact you
and explain about the usage and the installation of this machine. After fully understanding that
content, use this machine safely.

1000 mm or more
(39.3 in or more)

Hose length 1500

mm
(Hose length 59.0
in)

1000 mm 1000 mm
or more or more
(39.3 in (39.3 in
or more) or more)

(344.0 in or more)
8737 mm or more

1000 mm or more
(39.3 in or more)

6100mm or more
(240.2 in or more)

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 About installing this machine

• When you usually use photographic fixer, do not install this machine in a room filled with vapor of
photographic fixer. If you install this machine in such a room, ink adhering to the head hardens and it
may cause image quality defect that cannot be improved even if you perform head cleaning many
times and may cause nozzle clogging.
• Besides photographic fixer, if you leave this machine in an environment where acidic vapor (acetic
acid, muriatic acid, etc.) is generated, the same phenomenon occurs.
• Do not use this machine in environments where cutting fluid or other volatile substances are present
in large quantities (e.g., amines, modified amine alcohol).Additionally, keep this machine, ink, and
maintenance kit away from such environments.Disregarding this precaution may result in nozzle
clogging.

Working Environmental Temperature

Use this machine in an environment of 15 to 30°C to ensure reliable printing. 1
About fixing machine

Before Use
The leg of this machine has the level foot to fix the machine.
Before turning the power ON, make sure that the printer body is fixed with the leveling feet. The printer body
may start moving during operation if it is not fixed with the leveling feet.

• Put the supplied base plate (gray) made of resin between each leveling foot and the floor. To hold the
weight of the printer, using plate is recommended. 4
Moving This Machine

• When the machine is moved to any place other than on the same step-free floor, contact your
distributor or our service office.
If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may occur.
5
Be sure to request your distributor or our service office to move this machine.

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Names of Parts and Functions
Front Side of the Machine
Carriage
The carriage is provided with the External ink supply unit
heads for printing. Set the ink bottle.

Power button *1
Turns on/off the power to Ink bottle
the machine. Each bottle
contains an ink of
a particular color.

Waste ink tank

Waste ink gathers in this tank.

Main power switch

Turns on/off the main power for this
machine. Leave the main power turned
on to prevent ink clogging.
Operation panel
This panel has the operation keys required for Suction valve
operating the machine and the LCDs for displaying Switch at setting media.
setting items, etc.

*1 : When the power supply button is turned ON, it lights in green, and when it is OFF, it goes out. The ink clogging
prevention function is periodically operated even when the power button is OFF if the main power switch
keeps being ON. (Auto maintenance function)

Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine

Indicator

Indicating a state of the machine.

(P.1-7)

Table
Setting media on it.
There are absorbing holes on
the table so that media is
absorbed when vacuum is ON.
Y-bar
Moved on the table at printing.

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 Names of Parts and Functions

Operation Panel
Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine.

key
Press to vacuum the media on key
the table. Performs the adjusting function
such as “Drop.POScorrect” and
key “Feed COMP.”
Press to elevate the carriage. POWER Lamp
MAINT. key Lit when the power is ON.
key
Performs the maintenance
Press to down the carriage. key
function such as station

1
maintenance. Prints test patterns to check if there are
any printing failures such as ink clogging.

key
Head cleaning at ink clogging.

Before Use
Display key
Deletes the data that have been received.
Displays the status of the machine, set items and errors.

3
JOG key key key
Use these keys to shift the carriage or the Y- Press to use each function. Switching the Remote and the
bar in [LOCAL]. Also use them to select an Local, and vice versa.
item of printing conditions.

4
key key
Press to finish the setting. Press to determine a setting.

• If an optional blower is connected to this machine, you can use the vacuum function, to hold the
media to the table, as well as the blow function, to remove the held media. Press and hold the
key to use the blow function.

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 Carriage
The carriage is provided with the heads for printing and LED UV
unit.

• Do not expose your naked eyes directly to the light

irradiated from the LED UV when it lights.
• Do not touch the LED UV unit when it is being lit or
just after it is set OFF. It may cause a burn injury, as it
is very hot.

LED UV unit

Capping station

• Be sure to wear the attached safety glasses in cleaning within the capping station to protect your eyes
against ink. Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.

The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for cleaning
the heads, etc.
The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the heads from drying up.
The wiper cleans the nozzles in the heads.
The wiper is consumable.If the wiper is deformed or the media is
stained, replace the wiper with a new one. ( P.4-24)

EMERGENCY SWITCH
One EMERGENCY switch is placed on the front face
of the unit and 2 are placed on Y-bar.
When stopping the machine for safety reason, press
the switch.

When you press the emergency switch

and the machine stops, be sure to follow
the procedures below:
(1) Turn off the main power supply and
then remove (resolve) the abnormal
cause.
(2) After checking the safety, pull the
emergency switch upward (or rotate)
to release.
(3) Turn on the main power supply.

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 Names of Parts and Functions

Indicator
Functions of the Indicator on the top right of this unit are described here.
The indicator has a green and a red lamp.

Color of lamp State of lamp State of machine

Lighting REMOTE
Green Blinking REMOTE (printing)
Off LOCAL
Lighting Error has occurred
Red
Off Normal

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Operation Panel Cable

Before Use
You can remove the operation panel from the main body when using this machine.
• The operation panel is fixed on the main body with a magnet.
• When performing the work, place the operation panel near yourself so that you can push the
emergency button.
• When you remove the operation panel to use this machine, fully be careful about wiring so that the
operation panel cable may not be taken into the belt on the right side of the main body.
• When you use this machine with the operation panel, wind the cable on the hook of the leg at the front
right side of the main body. At this time, check that the cable does not touch the melt on the right side
of the main body.

3
Hook

Remove it by pulling
it to the front.

4
How to wind operation panel cable

5
Put the cable on the Wind the cable Fix the operation panel on the
lower hook. counterclockwise. main body.

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Connecting Cables
Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable
Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0 interface cable.

• Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.

• Contact a RIP maker near your location or our office when the USB2.0 interface is not attached to the
PC.

USB cable Unusable (used for

maintenance)

Notes on USB 2.0 Interface

• Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.

 When two or more JFX500 machines are connected to one personal computer
When two or more JFX500 machines are connected to one personal computer, the personal computer may not
recognize all the JFX500 machines normally.
Reconnect the unrecognized JFX500 machine to another USB port, if available, and check to see if it is
recognized.If the JFX500 machine is not recognized by the newly connected USB port, use USB 2.0 repeater
cables available on the market.

USB 2.0 repeater cable

 Notes on peripheral devices in USB high speed mode

When a peripheral device (USB memory or USB HDD) to be operated in USB high speed mode is connected to
the same personal computer that a JFX500 machine is connected to, the USB device may not be recognized.
When JFX500 is connected to the personal computer to which an external HDD is connected via USB, the
speed of data output to JFX500 may drop.That can cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left
end during printing.

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 Connecting Cables

 Removing USB memory

If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which a JFX500 machine is connected, click
"Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by following the instructions given there first and then remove
the module.
Leaving a USB memory module inserted can cause [ERROR 201 COMMAND ERROR].
Copy the data onto the hard disk before outputting it for printing.

Before Use
Connecting Power Supply Cable
You are not allowed to install the printer by yourself. Be sure to request MIMAKI’s service personnel and an
electrician to install the printer.

• The power supply specifications of this machine is as below:

Single-phase 200 to 240 Vac 20 A or less (cannot be used with 100 V system)
• For the power supply to the main body of the printer, electrical work is required as described below.
Request an electrician to perform electrical work.
Socket installation onto the circuit breaker
Grounding work

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• Ensure that a wall outlet is available near the printer. Also ensure that the power cable can be easily
unplugged whenever necessary.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, it is prohibited for anyone other than electrician licensees to
perform the electrical work for this printer.
• Take care not to miswire, which can result in a fire or an electric shock.

• When any power cable other than the supplied one is to be used, make sure that the cable is
equivalent to one of the following types. Connect the cable as shown below.
VCT-5.5m m2 x33 cores (600 V)

4
UL-AWG10x3C (600V)

For power supply connection, this printer uses the Type B plug and socket in compliance with IEC 60309.
When a socket construction meeting the plug of the power cable of this printer is required, use the supplied
socket and perform construction between your switchboard and the socket.
Socket construction
Switchboard
Side of the Socket
printer body Socket

Supplied socket
construction
Switchboard 5
Power cable: Circuit breaker
UL AWG10 or the 1φ 200V to 240V 30A
equivalent

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Setting ink bottles
Set the ink bottle on the external ink supply unit.

1 Insert the IC chip.

• Insert the IC chip with the surface with metal upward. If you
insert the wrong side by accident, it causes faulty or
damage of the IC chip.
• Do not touch the metal part of the IC chip. It may break the
IC chip by static, or may cause read error by stain or flaw.
• For the setting orders of the ink bottles, refer to P.6-4.

About IC chip
• The IC chip has information of ink color, remaining amount of ink, expiration data, etc.
When setting the ink bottle, insert the IC chip packed with the ink bottle into the IC chip inserting port
attached with the ink cover.
• If you set the IC chip not being the pair of the ink bottle, image quality defect etc. may occur.
• The mark indicating color information is pasted on the IC chip.

Ink color and indication mark IC chip

Ink color Indication mark
Black (one black circle)
Cyan (one blue circle)
Magenta (one red circle)
Yellow (one yellow circle)
White (one white circle)
Mark indication position
Clear (two white circles)

2 Remove the ink cover. Catches

• Remove both catches of the ink cover and remove the

cover.
• The rear surface of the ink cover has the nozzle (stick
shape) for ink absorption and the float sensor for detecting
remaining amount of ink.

Nozzle
Float sensor

3 Put the removed ink cover on the ink cover of the rear surface side.

B part Hook A part of lower part

of the cover onto the rear
Handle surface ink cover catch. Hook B part of
cover rear surface
A part onto the handle at
the rear surface.

ink cover catch

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 Setting ink bottles

4 Take out the 1 liter ink bottle, and slowly shake it twenty times and more.
• To prevent ink from leaking when you shake it, wear gloves and cover the ink bottle cap with a paper
towel etc. Being in that status, slowly shake it twenty times and more by flowing ink.

• Before shaking it, check that the cap is firmly closed.

• If you shake it too strong, it may cause ink leakage. Therefore, perform this carefully.
• If the remaining amount of ink is less, ink in the bottle cannot be beaten enough. Tilt the
ink bottle until it becomes vertical.

Repeat this

Before Use
Cover with paper towel firmly and shake ink slowly

5 Remove the lid of the ink bottle to set on the

external ink supply unit.

6 Pour ink in the 1 liter ink bottle into the ink bottle
of the external supply unit.
3
• Depending on the ink type, aluminum sheet adheres to the
bottle top surface. In such a case, remove it with a cutter.

• Be sure to fill 1 liter ink each time. As ink

information of 1 liter ink has been written in the
IC chip attached with the 1 liter ink bottle, the
machine cannot manage ink if you fill 2 liter ink

4
at a time.
Never put any foreign object
(such as the 1 L ink bottle cap)
other than ink into the ink bottle
of the external ink supply unit.

7 Set the external ink bottle on the bottle holder, and Catches
attach the ink cover.

5
• Make the nozzle (stick shape) for absorbing ink and the
float sensor for detecting remaining amount of ink so that
they may be in the ink bottle.
• If the ink tray got dirty with ink etc., wipe it off with a waste
cloth etc.

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 Fill ink
Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the display.
 When [INK END] is displayed

1 Insert the IC chip.

2 Remove the cover of ink bottle to be filled with and Catches

remove it.

• When replacing the ink bottle, ink may spatter. Be careful

not to get ink into your eyes.
• Before replacing the ink bottle, cover around it with a
waste cloth etc. Ink may drop from the float part and may
stain around the part.

3 Check the up/ down movement of the float.

• If there is an abnormality on the float movement because dry ink
adhered to it etc., perform the following procedures:
(1) Place a few drops of washing liquid on the upper part
of the float.

(2) Move the float up/ down to spread washing liquid

evenly.

(3) When the float comes to move smoothly, wipe

washing liquid adhering to the float and the pipe with a
waste cloth etc.
• Move the float up/ down again and check that there is
no abnormality.

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 Setting ink bottles

4 Prepare new 1 liter ink bottle and fill ink into the
ink bottle of the external ink supply unit.

• Be sure to fill 1 liter ink each time. As ink

information of 1 liter ink has been written in the
IC chip attached with the 1 liter ink bottle, the Never put any foreign object
machine cannot manage ink if you fill 2 liter ink (such as the 1 L ink bottle cap)
at a time. other than ink into the ink bottle
of the external ink supply unit.

5 Set the external ink bottle on the bottle holder, and Catches
attach the ink cover.

 When [INK NEAR END] is displayed

There is a little of ink left. It is recommended to replace the ink bottle soon since ink may become empty in
printing while printing is continuously enabled.
When you press the key in LOCAL, you can check the bottle to be replaced in the local guidance.
( P.3-36)

For Ink bottle lamps

The condition of the ink bottles set in the machine is confirmable with lamps located over the ink bottles.

Ink bottle lamps

Condition of Ink
Description
bottle lamp
OFF No error
There is less ink in the ink bottle (Near End). Or,
Blinks in red. one month has passed from the expiration date
of ink. It will become unusable soon.
There is no ink in the ink bottle, or the ink bottle
Lights in red. cannot be used due to other ink error.
( P.5-4)
As two months have passed from the expiration
Blinks in red (fast).
date of ink, you cannot use the ink bottle.
Indicates that ink is supplied.
When you use four-color ink set, this machine
Lights in green.
first supplies ink from the ink bottle whose ink
expires soon.
Blinks in red and green
It blinks in red and lights in green alternately.
alternately.

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 About ink expiration date
The ink bottle has its expiration date.
You can use the bottle in two months after the expiration date indicated on it, however, you cannot use it when
three months have passed from the expiration date.
When it becomes unusable, the ink bottle lamp blinks fast in red to inform you of it. At this time, replace it with
new one.

Ex.) When the expiration date is April 2012

May : Usable
June : Usable (Ink bottle lamp blinks in red.)
July : Unusable (Ink bottle lamp blinks fast in red.)

About ink end and ink near end

1
When it becomes Ink near end (remaining amount of ink is less), the ink bottle lamp blinks in red to inform you
of it. It is recommended to replace it with new one as soon as possible.

Before Use
When it becomes Ink end (remaining amount of ink is none), the ink bottle lamp lights in red to inform you of it.
Replace the ink bottle.

Caution in handling of ink bottles

3
• If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean running water for at least 15
minutes. In doing so, also wash the eyess to rinse ink away completely. Then, consult a doctor as
soon as possible.
• Use genuine ink bottles for this machine. This machine functions by recognizing the genuine ink
bottles. In case of troubles caused by modified ink bottles or the like, it shall be out of the warranty
even within the warranty period.
• If the ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in the room temperature for three
hours or more before using it.
• Make sure to store ink bottles in a cool and dark place.

4
• Store ink bottles and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the reach of children.
• Request an industrial waste processor for processing of empty ink bottles.
• Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink bottle, once it is opened, within three months. If an
extended period of time has passed away after opening the ink bottle, printing quality would be poor.
• Do not shake ink bottles violently. This may result in ink leakage from the ink bottles.
• Never refill the ink bottles with ink. This may result in troubles.
MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink bottles refilled
with ink.
• Do not touch or stain the contacts of the IC chip. This may cause damages on printed circuit boards.

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Media Media

Usable media sizes and notes for handling are described.

Usable sizes of media

Model JFX-2131
Maximum width 2100mm
Maximum length 3100mm
Maximum printing width 2100mm
Thickness Less than 50mm
*1
Weight Less than 325kg

*1. A rough guide is 50 kg per 1 m2.

Before Use
Caution in handling of medias
Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias.

• Extension and shrinkage of the media

Do not use the media in the sheet form shortly after the package was opened. The media could
extend or shrink depending on the temperature and humidity inside the room. For more than 30
minutes after opening of the package, the media has to be exposed to the ambient air of the location
it is to be used.
• Warping of the media
As for the media of the sheet form, use the flat one, or the one warping downward (the one with
floating central part when placed the printing surface facing upward.) The media warping upward
could not be absorbed in some cases onto the table. Store the media liable to be warped on the
slightly smaller platform or palette so that it may warp downward.
Be careful not to warp the media out of the absorption area.
• Absorption of the media
3
To maintain the absorption effect, cover the suction holes not covered by the media with other media
which is thinner than the media.
• Other precautions
a Do not place any article on the surface of the coated paper. Some coated paper could change its
color.
b Curled media that cannot be absorbed or the media that misaligns when the Y-bar is moved may
not be used. Before using, fix the media with adhesive tape, etc.
c Do not use the media that will generate warping or deformation even if the logical seek is set
“OFF”.
4
d As the bed surface is constructed of multiple boards, their joint lines could be reflected on the
printed images depending on the thickness and elasticity of the media. Similarly, the suction holes
could affect the printed images. Perform the printing after confirming that there is no problem by
making the test printing in advance.

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 Chapter 2
Basic Operations

This chapter
describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing.

Workflow ....................................................... 2-2 Head Cleaning ............................................2-12

Turning the Power ON/OFF .......................... 2-3 About head cleaning ..................................2-12
Turning the Power ON ................................ 2-3 Perform head cleaning depending on the
Turning the Power OFF ............................... 2-4 test printing result ......................................2-12
Setting a Media ............................................. 2-5 Printing Data ...............................................2-13
Setting the Media ........................................ 2-5 Starting a Printing Operation .....................2-13
Check the irradiation position of the Stopping a printing operation halfway ........2-14
LED UV lamp ................................................ 2-8 Deleting Received Data (Data Clear) ........2-14
Test Printing ................................................ 2-10 Move the Y-bar ..........................................2-15
Test Printing .............................................. 2-11
Workflow

1 Turning the Power ON/OFF Referring to “Turning the Power ON/OFF”

( P.2-3).

2 Setting a Media Referring to “Setting a Media” ( P.2-5).

3 Check the irradiation position of

the LED UV lamp Referring to “Check the irradiation position of the
LED UV lamp” ( P.2-8).

4 Test Printing Referring to “Test Printing” ( P.2-10).

5 Head Cleaning Referring to “Head Cleaning” ( P.2-12).

6 Printing Data Referring to “Printing Data” ( P.2-13).

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Turning the Power ON/OFF
Turning the Power ON

Power button

1 Push the power button.

• Push the power button located on the left side of the
operation panel.

• The firmware version is displayed when the power is turned ON.

• The machine performs its initial operation.

J FX5 0 0
Ve r 1 . 0 0
S t a r t - up
1

2 The machine enters LOCAL. < L OCA L >

2
3 Turn ON the power of the connected PC.

Basic Operations
• Always make the main power switch ON. If you leave it OFF, it may cause nozzle clogging of the
head. In some cases, recovery may become difficult.

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 Turning the Power ON/OFF

Turning the Power OFF

When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the power OFF by pressing the power button located on
the front side.
Check the following items when turning the power OFF.
• If the machine is receiving data from the PC or if there is any data that has not been output yet
• If the head has returned to the capping station
• If any error has occurred （ P.5-14 “Error messages”）

1 Turn OFF the power of the connected PC.

Power button

2 Push the power button to turn the power OFF.

• The power supply button goes out.
• Do not turn off the main power switch under the table.
• To use this machine again, light the green lamp by pressing
the power button.

Cautions about Turning the Power OFF

 Do not turn the main power switch OFF.

When the main power switch is ON, the power periodically turns ON and the nozzle clogging prevention
function (flushing function) and the pressure adjusting function operate.
When the main power switch has been turned OFF, the auto maintenance functions, such as flushing, do
not operate, and this may cause nozzle clogging.
 Turn the power OFF after having checked the position of the head.
If the power is turned OFF in a state where the head has not returned to the capping station, the head
dries, which may cause nozzle clogging.
In this case, turn the power ON again and check that the head has returned to the capping station, and
then turn the power OFF.
 Do not turn the power OFF during printing.
The head may not return to the capping station.
 After having turned the power button OFF, turn the main power switch OFF.
When turning off the main power switch to move the machine or for countermeasure against the error of
the machine, be sure to push the power supply button on the operation panel. Check that the lamp went
out, and then turn off the main power switch.
 Even if you press the emergency switch, the power supply is not turned off.
The emergency switch is to stop the machine when the situation requires emergency stop. Even if you
press the emergency switch, you cannot turn off the power supply.

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Setting a Media
This machine can be used with a leaf media.
For usable medias, refer to P.1-16 “Usable sizes of media”.

Setting the Media

• If, within the absorption area, there are suction holes not closed by the media, close such suction
holes placing thin sheet form material such as paper, film or tape.
• The peripheral parts of the media could roll up due to heat. Fix the media supplementarily using
adhesive tapes, etc.
• There are guide holes into which the attached positioning pin is inserted at the edge of the table (two
sides of upper and lower of the table). Use them as the guides for setting the media straight.
( P.2-7 )

1 Switch over the suction valve at the right side of

the table adjusting with the size of the media to
be set.
1
• The valve is opened when the knob is turned vertically and
closed when it is turned horizontally.

Open Close

Basic Operations
2 Press the key to light the “VACUUM” lamp and vacuum the media.
• As for the details of the absorption area, please refer to P.2-6.

Absorption area

4
Suction valve

After setting the media, set the followings.

• Register the thickness of the set media. (
• Register the head gap. ( P.3-6)
P.3-4)
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 On the absorption area
The absorption area of JFX-2131 is shown in the following figure.

3100 mm
2350 mm
1550 mm
750 mm

Seal indicating the point of origin Origin

Provided at the 4 corners of the table.

• When changing the point of origin, please refer to P.3-2 .

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 Setting a Media

About the media guide hole

There are guide holes into which the attached positioning pin is inserted at the edge of the table (two sides of
upper and lower of the table). Use these as a guide to set the media straight.

• You can attach the M5 screw in the marketplace instead of the attached screw. In this case, you can
attach the screws on the right/ left and the upper side of the table (total of three).

• If you use the attached positioning pin, you cannot use the media of 5mm thickness and below.

Basic Operations
Hole for attaching
M5 screw

Hole for attaching

positioning pin

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Check the irradiation position of the LED UV lamp
When printing with this machine, you can move the position of the LED UV lamps before printing.

This machine provides three printing methods:

 Single-layer printing: printing color ink layer on media

 Two-layers printing: printing white ink layer on color ink layer

 Two-layers printing: printing color ink layer on white ink layer

Best-suited position of LED UV lamp

This machine is equipped with four LED UV lamps around the head unit as below.
Move the LED UV lamp.

At the rear side

Head Unit

At the front side

outside curing inside curing outside curing inside curing lamp
lamp for left lamp for left lamp for right for right

• The recommended positions for the LED UV lamps are as follows.

Inside curing lamp : Move the inside curing lamp for right and left to the position of 30mm far from
the gauge.
Outside curing lamp : Move the outside curing lamp for right and left to the position of 80mm far from
the gauge.

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 Check the irradiation position of the LED UV lamp

Positioning method of LED UV lamp

This part explains the method to move the inside/ the outside curing lamp for right and left of the carriage.
Loosen the screw of the lamp you move, slide it.

Screw

2
Align the top edge of the
arrow with the scale.

• Be careful not to drop foreign object into the groove for moving the LED UV lamp. If metal substance

Basic Operations
such as a screw may drop there, it may cause ignition.

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Test Printing
Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink
or nozzle missing).

Relationship between head row and test pattern

The relations between head row and test pattern print position are as follow.

Head 1

Head 3

Head 2

Media advance direction

Head 5
Head 6 Head 4 Pattern of Pattern of
head 1 head 2

Pattern of Pattern of
head 3 head 4

Pattern of Pattern of
head 5 head 6

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 Test Printing

Test Printing
Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging
defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink or
nozzle missing).

In addition, you can select the orientation of the test pattern

to print from two types in order to perform test printing
repeatedly. Select one depending on your use.

Check before test printing.

Media-feeding
• If a media has been set • If the origin position has been
P.2-5 set
: When the set value is "FEED DIR."

1
• If the head height has been adjusted P.3-6
: When the set value is "SCAN DIR."

1 Press the key in LOCAL. T E S T PR I N T

( F EED D I R . ) [ EN T ]
• Press to change the test pattern orientation.

2 Press the key.

2
3 Press , to select NOZZLE RECOVERY T E S T PR I N T

Basic Operations
function ON/OFF. NOZ Z L E RECOVERY : ON

ON : Print the pattern of nozzles with recovered nozzles by other nozzles, which have been registered
by the nozzle recovery of the maintenance function.
OFF : Print the pattern without recovering the clogged nozzles.

• Operation of this procedure can not be set if the nozzle recovery of maintenance function is
not registered or “CONFIRM MENU” of nozzle recovery is OFF.

4 Press the key. * * PR I N T I NG * *

P L E A SE WA I T
• Test printing starts.

• When the printing has been completed, the screen returns to step1.
T E S T PR I N T

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( F EED D I R . ) [ EN T ]

5 Check the printed test pattern.

• When the result is normal, end the operation.
• When the result is abnormal, perform head cleaning.（ P.2-12）

Nozzles are dirty Clogged with ink 5

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Normal pattern Abnormal pattern

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Head Cleaning
About head cleaning
Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning depending on the status.
Select one from the three types below:
SOFT : When lines are bent, when any line is missing
NORMAL : When any line is missing, when colors are mixed
HARD : When poor image quality cannot be improved even by NORMAL or SOFT cleaning

Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result

There are three types of head cleaning. Use one by checking the test pattern.

1 In Local, Press the key. C L EAN I NG

SOF T [ EN T ]

2 Press to select the cleaning type. C L EAN I NG

NORMA L [ EN T ]
SOFT : When lines are bent, when any line is missing
NORMAL : When any line is missing, when colors are mixed
HARD : When poor image quality cannot be improved even by NORMAL or SOFT cleaning

3 Press the key. S E L EC T HEAD

: 12

4 Press to select a head to cleaning. S E L EC T HEAD

: 1_

• Set Value : 12 (Cleaning all heads.) Head1 Head2

1_ (Head of Group 1)
_2 (Head of Group 2)
Head3 Head4

Rear side
of machine

Head5 Head6

Group 1 Group 2

5 Press the key. * * C L EAN I NG * *

00 : 01 : 10
• The remaining cleaning time is displayed on the bottom row of the
display.

6 Perform test printing again, and check the result.

• Repeat the cleaning and the test printing until the printing result becomes in normal.

When the image quality is not improved after the head cleaning.
• Clean the wiper and ink cap. ( P.4-4)
• By referring to “NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be improved at specific points,
other good nozzles can be used as alternatives for printing.”, set the nozzle recovery ( P.4-17).

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Printing Data
Starting a Printing Operation

1 Setting a Media ( P.2-5)

(1) Open/Close the suction valve adjusting to the media
size.
(2) Press the key to light the VACUUM lamp and
vacuum the media.

2 Press the key in LOCAL.

• The screen changes to REMOTE, and data can be received from the PC.
1

3 Transmit data to be printed from the PC. MAPS setting

No display : MAPS OFF
• The printing conditions are displayed. MP1 : MAPS1
MP2 : MAPS2
• For the method of data transmission, see the instruction

2
manual for the output software. Resolution : With/ without nozzle
600x900 DPI recovery setting

600x 900 R / MP 2

Basic Operations
1 2 . B d . VD / x 2 1 0 . 0 mm

4 Start printing.
Head gap value

Scanning speed
x1 : Standard
speed
x2 : Double
speed

Data type
VD : Variable data
ND : Normal data

Scan direction

4
Ud : Unidirectional
Bd : Bidirectional

Number of passes

5 Taking out the media after completion of printing

(1) Follow the “Move the Y-bar” ( P.2-15) to evacuate the Y-bar from the table.
(2) Press the
(3) Remove the media.
key to turn the suction OFF.
5
• During printing, media may be heated by the LED UV and raised, causing printing to be interrupted. In
this case, set new media and restart printing.

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 Stopping a printing operation halfway
Perform the following operation when stopping a printing operation halfway.

1 Press the key during printing. < L OCA L >

DA T A REMA I N
• The printing operation stops.
• Interrupt data sending at the PC side during the data is sent from the
PC.
• Printing restarts from the interrupted data by repressing the key.

Deleting Received Data (Data Clear)

When you want to stop printing, delete the already received data.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. DA T A C L E AR

[ EN T ]

2 Press the key. * * DA T A C L E AR * *

• The received data is erased then it returns to the Local.

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 Printing Data

Move the Y-bar

When you wish to check the printing results etc., you can move the Y-bar.
Set the evacuation position (view position) of the Y-bar in advance.

Setting the view position

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press the key. V I EW * * * * mm

1
S T AR T [ EN T ]

3 Press . V I EW * * * * mm
S E T V I EW POS [ EN T ]

4 Press the key. S E T V I EW POS

2
= * * * * mm

5 Set the moving position by pressing the or S E T V I EW POS

Basic Operations
keys. = 5 0 0 mm

If you press : The Y-bar will move to the back of the table centering the origin. (in 1mm increment)
If you press : The Y-bar will move to the front of the table centering the origin. (in 1mm increment)
If you press : The Y-bar will move to the back of the table centering the origin. (in 10mm increment)
If you press : The Y-bar will move to the front of the table centering the origin. (in 10mm increment)
If you press : The Y-bar will move in 775mm increments.

6 Press the key.

• The value is set, and the screen returns to Step 2.

Evacuation of Y-bar from the table 4

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON
V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press the key.

5
V I EW * * * * mm
S T AR T [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. * * MOV I NG NOW* *

P L E AS E WA I T
• The Y-bar moves.

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2-16
 Chapter 3
Extended Functions

This chapter
describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each
setting procedure.

Changing origin ............................................. 3-2 Perform setting to reduce stripes between

Changing origin with JOG keys .................... 3-2 passes .........................................................3-19
Changing origin with FUNCTION menu ....... 3-3 What is the MAPS Function?......................3-19
Registering the thickness of the media ......... 3-4 Setting MAPS1 Function.............................3-20
Register the thickness of the media Setting MAPS2 Function (4 color) ..............3-21
manually....................................................... 3-4 Setting MAPS2 Function
Adjust head gap with the or (4color + special color ink)..........................3-22
keys ............................................... 3-4 Setting Auto Cleaning .................................3-24
Measuring the thickness of the media Setting nozzle face cleaning .......................3-25
automatically ................................................ 3-5 Setting Ink Heater .......................................3-26
Registering Head gap value .......................... 3-6 Other Settings .............................................3-27
List of Functions ............................................ 3-7 Machine Settings .........................................3-28
Set the feeding amount of the Y bar ............. 3-8 Setting a AUTO Power-off ..........................3-28
Setting Feed Correction ............................... 3-8 Setting Time................................................3-29
Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional Setting Units ...............................................3-30
printing ........................................................ 3-10 Setting a KEY BUZZER ..............................3-31
Setting Logical Seek ................................... 3-12 Setting a LANGUAGE.................................3-32
Setting UV mode ......................................... 3-13 Initializing the Settings ................................3-33
Adjusting the intensity set in RIP................ 3-13 Confirming Machine Information .................3-34
Printing at the intensity set in the printer .... 3-14 Check the using status of the machine.......3-34
Setting Work Change .................................. 3-17 Check the machine version information......3-35
Setting Ionizer ............................................. 3-18 Displaying the Information of this machine .3-36
Changing origin
The default origin position can be changed.
There are following 2 changing methods.

Changing with the JOG keys Changing with the ÅgORIGINÅh

in the FUNCTION menu

Changing origin with JOG keys

1 Press in the local. OR I G I N S E T UP

0.0 - - - -
• The origin setting mode starts
• A red light pointer mark [] is projected on the table or the media.

2 Move the light pointer mark by pressing OR I G I N S E T UP

. 500 . 0 600 . 0

• Move the light pointer mark to the position to set a new origin. Origin position Origin position
(back and forth) (right and left)

3 Press the key when the printing origin is * * OR I G I N * *

determined.
• The origin is changed.

• The setting value for the origin set with the JOG keys is cleared by cutting the power.

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 Changing origin

Changing origin with FUNCTION menu

To precisely set the origin of coordinates, set its X- and Y- coordinates from the FUNCTION menu. This setting
value becomes the origin position (0, 0).

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [ORIGIN] and press the OR I G I N 3 0 0 0 mm

key twice. XOF F S : 1 0 0 mm

• X-axis offset value setting screen is displayed.

1
3 Press to input the X offset value. OR I G I N 2 9 0 0 mm
XOF F S : 2 0 0 mm
• Setting the origin position of X-axis.

4 Press the key. OR I G I N 2 0 0 mm

1
S E L C T : X OF F SE T

5 Press to select [Y OFFSET] and press the OR I G I N 1 0 0 mm

key. S E L C T : Y OF F SE T

6 Input the Y offset value. OR I G I N 1 8 0 0 mm

3
YOF F S : 3 0 0 mm
• Setting the origin position of Y-axis.

: The value can be changed in 1mm increments.

: The value can be changed in 10mm increments.

Convenient use
: The value can be changed in 525mm increments.

7 Press the key. OR I G I N 3 0 0 mm

S E L C T : Y OF F SE T

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• The set value is not cleared by cutting the power.

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3-3
Registering the thickness of the media
Register the thickness of loading media.
There are three types of registering; “Register the thickness of the media manually”, “Adjust the gap with the
or keys”, and “Measuring the thickness of the media automatically”.
Use media with the correct thickness.
• If the media’s thickness is not correct, the head gap becomes wider and the ink becomes misty,
resulting in poor application.
• Also, mist can be sucked into the UV cooling fan, resulting in a malfunction that requires part
replacement. In addition, reflected UV light can cause the ink inside the nozzle to be cured.

Register the thickness of the media manually

1 Press the key in the local. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT]. F UNC T I ON

HE AD HE I GH T [ EN T ]

3 Press the key twice. MED I A T H I CKNE S S

= 2 . 5 mm

4 Press to enter the thickness of loading MED I A T H I CKNE S S

media. = 1 0 . 5 mm

• Set value : 0.0 to 50.0mm

5 Press the key. F UNC T I ON

HE AD HE I GH T [ EN T ]

6 Press the key to end the setting.

Adjust head gap with the [UP] or [DOWN] keys

1 Press the or key. OR I G I N S E T UP

Z HE I GH T = 4 5 . 0

2 Adjust with pressing the or key. OR I G I N S E T UP

Z HE I GH T = 5 0 . 0

3 Press the key. OR I G I N S E T UP

HE AD GA P = 1 . 2 mm

OR I G I N S E T UP
MED I A t = * . * mm

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 Registering the thickness of the media

Measuring the thickness of the media automatically

Thickness of media is automatically measured with the gap pin on the left of the carriage.

1 Set a media.

• Be sure to set a media on the printing area. If measured automatically without media, the
head can break.

2 Press the key in the local. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

1
3 Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT]. F UNC T I ON
HE AD HE I GH T [ EN T ]

4 Press the key. HE AD HE I GH T

1
MED I A T H I CKNE S S [ EN T ]

5 Press to select the [THICKNESS CHECK]. H E A D H E I GH T

T H I C K N E S S CH E C K [ EN T ]

6 Press the key. * * MOV I NG NOE * *

3
P L E AS E WA I T
• In preparation for the measuring, the Y-bar will move up to the top
position.
• The carriage will move to the printing area.
T H I CKNE S S CHECK

Convenient use
CHECK S T AR T [ EN T ]

7 Press the key. T H I CKNE S S CHECK

* * CHEC I NG * *
• The media thickness will be measured automatically.
• The measured thickness will be displayed.
• The carriage will move to the evacuation position and the screen
returns to the one displayed in Step 5. TH I CKN E S S CH ECK
3 . 0 mm : ent

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

5
• Difference of automatic measure is ±0.5mm.

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3-5
Registering Head gap value
Set the head gap (height from the media to the nozzle plane of the heads).
When the carriage is to move above the platen for printing or maintenance, it moves while keeping the head
gap at the preset value.
The upper limit of the head gap varies with media thickness.
Available setting values: [1.2 mm to 3.0 mm] (in units of 0.1 mm / Default : 2.0 mm)

1 Press the key in the local. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT]. F UNC T I ON

HE AD HE I GH T [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. HE AD HE I GH T

MED I A T H I CKNE S S [ EN T ]

4 Press to select the [HEAD GAP]. H E A D H E I GH T

H E A D GA P [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. HE AD GA P

= 2 . 0 mm

6 Press to set a value of the head gap. HE AD GA P

= 2 . 0 mm
• Set value : 1.2 to 3.0mm

7 Press the key. HE AD HE I GH T

HE AD GA P [ EN T ]

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• If a correct value is not set to the head gap value, the print quality may be deteriorated because of
dropping of large ink droplets on the media at printing

How to check the value of the head gap

When you check the head gap value currently set, perform the following procedures:

Press the key several times to display [HEAD GAP].

Press the key in Local.
• The head gap value currently set is displayed.

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List of Functions
This section describes the overview of each function to be set and set values that can be registered in user
types.
• About default “HOST” function
You can operate this by the setting value specified in RIP software.
When you set to other than “HOST”, it operates by that setting value, not by the instruction from RIP
software.
Depending on RIP software, there are some functions that cannot be instructed by software. In such a
case, it operates by the setting value of “When no instruction from RIP exists”.
• For the specifying method with the RIP software, refer to the operation manual of the RIP software.

When no instruction
Function name Set value Default Outline
from RIP exists *1
Prints the pattern to correct the
FEED COMP. ( P.3-8) -255 to 255 0
feeding amount of the Y bar.

1
DROP. POS CORRECT Used to adjust the dot position in go
-40.0 to 0 to 40.0 0.0
( P.3-10) and return printing.
Sets the scan movable area during
LOGICAL SEEK( P.3-12) HOST / ON / OFF HOST ON
printing.
Sets the number of layers in which
OVER PRINT ( P.3-27) HOST /1 to 9 HOST 1
ink is to be applied.
HOST -50%+50% 0% Pattern 2 Designates the UV illumination
PATTERN
MANUAL Pattern1 to 7, NOPRINT pattern during printing.
UV MODE
FULL

1
( P.3-27) Sets the light control method for the
CONTROL Inside/ 0 to 80 mm 30mm
PRINT UV lamp.
Outside/ 0 to 245 mm 80mm
HOST / Lv.0 (Refresh
Refreshes the print heads during
REFRESH ( P.3-27) interval long) to 3 HOST Lv.3
printing.
(Refresh interval short)
Sets the operation when printing is
WORK CHANGE ( P.3-27) ON/OFF
finished.
IONIZER ( P.3-27) ON/OFF Set the optional ionizer.

3
HOST / STANDARD /
VACUUM ( P.3-27) HOST Sets the absorbability of the media.
STRONG
OFF/MAPS1/MAPS2 MAPS2
PRINT
MAPS1 SPEED -50 to +50% 0%

Convenient use
MAPS ADJUST Perform setting to reduce stripes
( P.3-19) AUTO between passes.
PATTERN(1 to 5)/
MAPS2
MANUAL Smoothing level (AUTO/
5 to 100%)
OFF, PAGE OFF
AUTO Sets the automatic cleaning
PAGE INTERVAL 1 to 1000 page 1 page
CLEANING operation for the head performed
( P.3-24) NORMAL / SOFT / before printing.
TYPE SOFT
HARD
INTERVAL
OFF, PAGE, TIME OFF Sets the wiping operation
PAGE INTERVAL 1 to 100 page 1 page performed before printing (when
WIPING PAGE is set) and during printing
( P.3-25) TIME INTERVAL 3 to 50 min 3 min (when TIME is set).

5
Sets the time until the head heater
INK Standby
NONE /0 to 60min 2 min and ink heater change to standby
HEATER Switchovetr TIM
status.
*1. This is the setting value to be used for printing when setting value is not specified at the RIP software (host) side, or, you give priority
to the setting value at the machine side, even if you set “Host” to the type registration of this machine.

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3-7
Set the feeding amount of the Y bar
Correct the feeding amount of the Y bar.
If the feeding amount of the Y bar is not proper, stripes may appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a
poor printing.

Setting Feed Correction

A pattern for media correction is printed and a media-feeding rate is corrected.

• Two bands are printed in the correction pattern.

• Make adjustment so that an even color density is obtained in the boundary between the two bands.

Second band

Feeding direction of Y bar

First band

1 Set a media. ( P.2-5)

2 Press the key in LOCAL. F E ED COMP .

[ EN T ]

3 Press the key. F E ED COMP .

PR I N T [ EN T ]

4 Press the key to print a correction pattern. * * PR I N T I NG * *

P L E A SE WA I T

5 Check the correction pattern and enter a correction F E ED COMP .

value. = 0

Enter a correction value in "+": The boundary between the two bands is widened.
Enter a correction value in "-": The boundary between the two bands is narrowed.

• When you change the correction value by “20”, the band moves about 0.01mm. By
referring to this correction amount, determine the correction value.

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 Set the feeding amount of the Y bar

6 Press the key. F E ED COMP .

PR I N T [ EN T ]
• Print a correction pattern again and check it.
• When media correction is needed, perform the operation in Step 5
to make correction.

7 Press the key several times to end the setting.

Performing the station maintenance without key 1

You can select “FEED COMP.” by using the key in the Local without pressing the key.

Press the Press to Press the key twice.

key in Local. select [SETUP]. • The screen in the Step 3 is displayed. Perform
the procedures from the Step 4.

Convenient use

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3-9
Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing
When the condition for printing (media thickness/head height/etc.) has been changed, perform the following
operation to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi) printing and obtain the proper printing result.

Example of a Drop Position correct Printed Pattern

Output
direction

The dots at the fourth position counted from the zero

position in the positive direction form a straight line.
In this case, the dot position correction value is 4.0.

1 Set a media on the machine and set a printing origin. ( P.2-5)

2 Press the key twice in LOCAL. DROP . POS c o r r e c t

[ EN T ]

3 Press the key. DROP . POS c o r r e c t

: Y3 0 0 d p i

4 Press to select the resolution.

• Setting value: Y300dpi / Y600dpi / Y900dpi / Y1200dpi
• Perform correction for all resolutions.
DROP . POS c o r r e c t
: Y6 0 0 d p i

5 Press the key. DROP . POS c o r r e c t

PR I N T [ EN T ]

6 Press the key to start pattern printing. * * PR I N T I NG * *

P L E A SE WA I T
• Test pattern is printed. (The printed patterns are called Pattern 1,
Pattern 2, Pattern 3... in the order of printing.)

7 Press
Pattern 1~.
to correct the dot position of

• Corrected feeding rate: -40.0 to 40.0

P A T T ERN 1
= 0.0

• Check the test patterns. The position where an outward feeding line and a return feeding line become
one straight line is the correction value.
• When the correction value in not between -40.0 and 40.0, adjust the height of the printing heads and
then perform the operations in Step 2 and later.

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 Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing

8 Press the key.

• Input for the next pattern is displayed.
• Repeat step7.

9 Press the key several times to end the setting.

1
Performing to correct the dot position without key
You can select “DROP.POScorrect” by using the key in the Local without pressing the
key.

Press to select [DROP.POScorrect],

Press to
Press the and press the key twice.
select [SETUP], and
key in Local. • It becomes the same condition as the
press the key.
key is pressed from Local.

Convenient use

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3-11
Setting Logical Seek
The motion of Head varies depending on the set of Logical-seek.

• You cannot specify the logical seek at the RasterLink side. When you set this machine to “Host”,
printing will be performed in “LOGICAL SEEK=ON” status.

MACHINE LENGTH MEDIA

Movement of heads when

LOGICAL seek is OFF

UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL

Movement of heads when

LOGICAL seek is ON

UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [LOGICAL SEEK]. S E TUP

L OG I CA L SE E K [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. L OG I CA L SE E K

: HOS T

6 Press to select a set value. L OG I CA L SE E K

: ON
• Set value : HOST / ON / OFF

7 Press the key. S E TUP

L OG I CA L SE E K [ EN T ]

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Setting UV mode
Set the intensity of the UV lamp on the LED UV device.

Adjusting the intensity set in RIP

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

S E T UP [ EN T ]

2 Press the key. S E T UP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

3 Press to select [UV MODE].

1
S E T UP
UV MODE [ EN T ]

4 Press the key. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN

5 Press to select [PATTERN]. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN 1
6 Press the key. UV MODE
: HOS T

7 Press to select [HOST].

• To print at the intensity set in the printer, select [MANUAL].
UV MODE
: HOS T 3

Convenient use
8 Press the key. UV MODE
L I GH T AD J US T : 0%

9 Press to set the adjustment value for the UV MODE

intensity of the LED UV device. L I GH T AD J US T : 1 0%

Set Value : -50% to +50%

• If the value is set to 0%, the value specified in RIP is applied.
• Setting a negative value reduces the intensity; setting a positive
value increases the intensity.

10 Press the key. S E T UP

UV MODE [ EN T ]
5
11 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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3-13
 Printing at the intensity set in the printer

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

2 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

3 Press to select [UV MODE]. S E TUP

UV MODE [ EN T ]

4 Press the key. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN

5 Press to select [PATTERN]. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN

6 Press the key. UV MODE

: HOS T

7 Press to select [MANUAL]. UV MODE

: MNUA L
• To print at the intensity set in the printer, select [MANUAL].

8 Press the key. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN 1

9 Press to select [MANUAL]. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN 4
• Set values : Pattern 1 to 7, NOPRINT
• The following indicates the recommended printing mode for each
irradiation pattern.

Ink set 4-colors 4-colors + white

Pattern 1 300x450HQ 300x450HQ (only color print)
Not normally used (Irradiation is weakened
Pattern 2 Not normally used
directly after ink is applied.)
Pattern 3 When the crack of ink occurs. When the crack of ink occurs.
Pattern 4 600x600 600x600 (only color print)
Pattern 5 600x900, 1200x1200 600x900, 1200x1200 (only color print)
Pattern 6 When contact with the media is poor When contact with the media is poor
300x450HQ, 600x600, 600x900, 1200x1200
Pattern 7 Not normally used
(color white overlapping print, white print)
NOPRINT Only irradiation Only irradiation

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 Setting UV mode

10 Press the key. UV MODE

L E VE L : 10

11 Press to set the level for the intensity of

the LED UV device.
UV MODE
L E VE L : 5

Set Value : 1 to 10 (Default=5)

• The intensity is at maximum with the initial setting value of 10.
• Decreasing the level reduces the intensity.

12 Press the key. S E T UP

UV MODE [ EN T ]

1
13 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• Depending on the level setting, a UV-related error, such as overheating, may occur. If an error occurs,
set the intensity to a lower level.
1
If you want to print using the UV lamp light control set
in this machine

3
1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON
S E T UP [ EN T ]

Convenient use
2 Press the key. S E T UP
F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

3 Press to select [UV MODE]. S E T UP

UV MODE [ EN T ]

4 Press the key. UV MODE

: P A T T ERN

5
5 Press to select [CONTROL]. UV MODE
: CON T RO L

6 Press the key. UV MODE

6
UV C T R L ARE A : F U L L

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 Setting UV mode

7 Press to select the control method.

If you selected “FULL” : Printing is performed with the LED outside the print range lit up when the print
begins and ends.
If you selected “PRINT” : Printing is performed with the LED outside the print range lit up when the print
begins and ends.

8 Press the key. UV MODE

UV 1 I NS I DE : 0 mm
• If you selected “FULL” in Step 7, proceed to Step 16.

9 Press to input the left side inside cure UV MODE

lamp scale position. UV 1 I NS I DE : 0 mm

Set Value : 0 to 80mm (The LED UV lamp’s normal position is “30mm”.)

10 Press the key. UV MODE

UV 1 OU T S I DE : 0 mm

11 Press to input the left side outside cure

lamp scale position.
UV MODE
UV 1 OU T S I DE : 0 mm

Set Value : 0 to 245mm (The LED UV lamp’s normal position is “80mm”.)

12 Press the key. UV MODE

UV 2 I NS I DE : 0 mm

13 Press to input the left side inside cure

lamp scale position.
UV MODE
UV 2 I NS I DE : 0 mm

Set Value : 0 to 80mm (The LED UV lamp’s normal position is “30mm”.)

14 Press the key. UV MODE

UV 2 OU T S I DE : 0 mm

15 Press to input the left side outside cure

lamp scale position.
UV MODE
UV 2 OU T S I DE : 0 mm

Set Value : 0 to 245mm (The LED UV lamp’s normal position is “80mm”.)

16 Press the key. S E TUP

UV MODE [ EN T ]

17 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Setting Work Change
Set whether to return to the local mode or keep the remote mode after online drawing.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E T UP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [WORK CHANGE]. S E T UP

WORK CHANGE [ EN T ]
1

5 Press the key. WORK CHANGE

WORK CHANGE : OF F

6 Press to select a set value.

OFF : After online drawing, remote mode is maintained (if
WORK CHANGE
WORK CHANGE : ON
1
receiving the next drawing data, it is overwritten.)
ON : After online drawing, the Y bar moves to the position set in
view, and the menu returns to local mode.

7 3
Press the key. WORK CHANGE
V ACUUM : OF F

Convenient use
8 Press to select a set value. WORK CHANGE
V ACUUM : ON
OFF : After returning to local, the vacuum stays on.
ON : After returning to local, the vacuum turns off.

• If you selected "OFF" in step 6, proceed to step 10.

9 Press the key. WORK CHANGE

V ACUUM : OF F

10 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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3-17
Setting Ionizer
Set the operation if you have an optional ionizer equipped.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [IONIZER]. S E TUP

I ON I Z ER [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. I ON I Z ER

: ON

6 Press to select a set value. I ON I Z ER

: OF F
ON : During normal printing, the ionizer is on and removes static
electricity before and during printing. For reverse printing, it
removes static electricity before beginning the print. The
ionizer turns on while moving to [VIEW].
OFF : Static electricity is not removed.

7 Press the key. S E TUP

I ON I Z ER [ EN T ]

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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What is the MAPS Function?
If performing media correction does not resolve feeding stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced
PassSystem) function to disperse the pass boundary to make the feeding stripes less visible.
With the JFX500, you can use both the MAPS1 function and the MAPS2 function.

• With MAPS1, the printing speed can be adjusted, but depending on the image to be printed, there
may be color changes. With MAPS2, both feeding stripes and color changes can be reduced, but
speed cannot be adjusted. Choose the function based on the image to be printed.
• MAPS1 effect differs depending on the set value of the printing speed. Use it after checking effect in
advance.
• When you speed up the printing speed, it takes shorter time to print. However, MAPS1 effect
becomes weak.
• When you slow down the printing speed, it takes longer time to print. However, MAPS1 effect

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becomes strong and feeding stripes become less visible.
• Enabling the MAPS function, slight color change may be found compared to when the MAPS function
disable. Use it after checking effect in advance.
• MAPS may not be effective depending on image to be printed. Use it after checking effect in advance.

 Conditions for the MAPS1 Function to be Effective

• When printing, if you set the printing speed to 0% and more, MAPS1 becomes invalid. In addition, it prints
at 0% speed. When you use MAPS1, set the printing speed to “minus (-)”.
• The MAPS1 function may not be effective depending on the image to be printed.
For 4-color For 4-color + special color
1
Resolution Pass Scan speed Resolution Pass Scan speed
300 x 450 HQ 3 pass Normal speed 3 pass Normal speed
600 x 450
2 pass Normal speed 6 pass High speed
600 x 600
4 pass High speed 4 pass Normal speed
600 x 600
3 pass Normal speed 8 pass High speed
600 x 900

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6 pass High speed 6 pass Normal speed
600 x 900
12 pass High speed

Convenient use
 Conditions for the MAPS2 Function to be Effective
• The following are the resolutions and pass numbers where MAPS2 is effective.
• Under conditions other than those below, printing is performed in a format equal to MAPS-OFF.
• The MAPS1 function may not be effective depending on the image to be printed.

For 4-color + special color For 4-color + special color

For 4color
(color print) (white overlapping print)

Resolution Pass Scan speed Pass Scan speed Pass Scan speed
300 x 450 HQ VD 6 pass Normal speed 6 pass Normal speed
8 pass
600 x 600 VD 8 pass High speed 8 pass High speed High speed
16 pass

600 x 900 VD 12 pass

16 pass
High speed 12 pass

16 pass
High speed
12 pass
24 pass
16 pass
High speed
5
1200 x 1200 ND Normal speed Normal speed Normal speed
32 pass 32 pass 32 pass

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 Setting MAPS1 Function

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [MAPS]. S E TUP

MA PS [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. MA PS

: OF F

6 Press to select MAPS1. MA PS

: MAP S 1
• Set Value：MAPS1, MAPS2, OFF

7 Press the key. PR I N T S P EED AD J US T

= 0%
• If you selected MAPS2 or OFF in step 5, proceed to step 8.

8 Press to change print speed. PR I N T S P EED AD J US T

= 1 0%
• Set Value:-50 to +50%

• When you change the speed, nozzle recovery effect cannot work in some cases. Use it
after checking.

9 Press the key. S E TUP

MA PS [ EN T ]

10 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Setting MAPS2 Function (4 color)

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E T UP

1
F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [MAPS]. S E T UP

MA PS [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. MA PS

1
: OF F

6 Press to select MAPS2. MA PS

: MAP S 2
• Set Value：MAPS1, MAPS2, OFF

7 Press the key. MA PS 2

3
: AU TO
• If you selected OFF in step 5, proceed to step 12.

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Convenient use
Press to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL”. MA PS 2
: AU TO
• AUTO:Set the print pattern and smoothing level to the recommended
value automatically depending on printing mode.
• MANUAL:You can adjust the set value.

• If feeding stripes and color change is not improved by “AUTO” setting, please adjust the
print pattern and smoothing level by “MANUAL” setting.

9 Press the key. MA PS 2

P A T T ERN : 1
• When selecting the “AUTO” in the Step 7, proceed to the step 12.
• When selecting the “MANUAL” in the Step 7, proceed to the step 9.

10 Press to select pattern to print.

• Set value：Pattern1 to Pattern 5
MA PS 2
P A T T ERN : 2 5
• MAPS2 effect differs depending on image to be printed. Change the printing pattern and
use it after checking effect in advance.

11 Press the key. MA PS 2

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SMOOT H I NG L V . : AU TO

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 12 Press to change the smoothing level.
• Set Value : AUTO, 5 to 100% (set in units of 5%)
AUTO
MA PS 2
SMOOT H I NG L V . : 1 0 0 %

: Set the smoothing level automatically depending on printing mode.

5 to 100% : The MAPS2 effect become strong as the set value increase, and become weak as the set value
decrease.

13 Press the key. S E TUP

MA PS [ EN T ]

14 Press the key several times to end the setting.

Setting MAPS2 Function (4color + special color ink)

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [MAPS]. S E TUP

MA PS [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. MA PS

: OF F

6 Press to select “MAPS2” and press the MA PS 2

key. : AU TO

• Set Value：MAPS1, MAPS2, OFF

• If you selected OFF, proceed to step 11.

7 Press to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL”. MA PS 2

: AU TO
AUTO : Set the print pattern and smoothing level to the
recommended value automatically depending on printing mode.
MANUAL : You can adjust the set value.

• If feeding stripes and color change is not improved by “AUTO” setting, please adjust the
print pattern and smoothing level by “MANUAL” setting.

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8 Press the key. COL OR >

P A T T ERN : 1
• When selecting the “AUTO” in the Step 6, proceed to the step 11.
• When selecting the “MANUAL” in the Step 6, proceed to the step8.

9 Press and select pattern and < S POT R

color to be printed. P A T T ERN : 2

：Select the Pattern1 to Pattern 5.

：Select color(COLOR or SPOT(special color))
• MAPS2 effect differs depending on image to be printed. Change the printing pattern and
use it after checking effect in advance.

1
10 Press the key. < S POT R
SMOOT H I NG L V . : AU TO

11 Press
color.
to change the smoothing level and < S POT R
SMOOT H I NG L V . : 1 0 0 %

1
Set Value : AUTO, 5 to 100% (set in units of 5%)
AUTO : Set the smoothing level automatically depending on printing mode.
5 to 100% : The MAPS2 effect become strong as the set value increase, and become weak as the set value
decrease.
• ：Select the smoothing level.
• ：Select color (COLOR or SPOT(special color))

12 Press the key. S E T UP

MA PS [ EN T ]
3
13 Press the key several times to end the setting.

Convenient use

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Setting Auto Cleaning
You can set the machine so that it counts the number of printed files after printing has been completed, and
performs cleaning automatically if required.
The machine can perform a stable printing operation with its heads always kept clean.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [AUTO CLEANING]. S E TUP

AU TO C L E AN I NG [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. AU TO C L E AN I NG

: OF F

6 Press to select the type of auto cleaning. AU TO C L E AN I NG

: P AGE
• When you select auto cleaning “PAGE”, after set number of
printings has been completed, head cleaning will be performed
automatically.
• If you do not set auto cleaning, first select “OFF” and then proceed
to the Step 11.

7 Press the key.

8 Press to set the cleaning interval. I N T ERVA L

= 10page
• Setting value : 1 to 1000 page

9 Press the key. T Y PE

: SOF T

10 Press to set the cleaning type.

• Setting value : NORMAL/ SOFT/ HARD
T Y PE
: NORMA L

11 Press the key.

12 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• Depending on the state of the heads, etc., the image quality deterioration may not be improved even
with this function performed.In this case, contact our service office or the distributor in your region.

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Setting nozzle face cleaning
The nozzle face of the head is automatically cleaned and any ink stuck to the nozzle face is removed before
starting and during printing.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E T UP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

1
4 Press to select [INTERVAL WIPING]. S E T UP
I N T ERVA L WI P I NG [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. S E T UP

I N T ERVA L WI P I NG [ EN T ]

6 Press to select the type of interval wiping.

• When you select interval wiping "PAGE", after set number of
I N T ERVA L WI P I NG
: P AGE
1
printings has been completed, head nozzle cleaning is
automatically performed before the next printing starts.
• When you select "TIME" for periodic wiping, head nozzle cleaning
is automatically performed when the set time elapses during
printing.

3
• If you do not set interval wiping, first select “OFF” and then
proceed to the Step 9.

7 Press the key.

Convenient use
8 Press to set the wiping interval. I N T ERVA L
= 1page
Setting value (PAGE) : 1 to 100 page
Setting value (TIME) : 3 to 50 min

9 Press the key.

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Setting Ink Heater
Set the time until the head heater and ink heater change to standby status after the print is finished.
(In standby status, the heaters' temperatures decrease and they go on standby.)

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E TUP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E TUP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [INK HEATER]. S E TUP

I NK HEA T ER [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. S t a n b y Sw i t c h o v e r T I M

= 1 0m i n

6 Press to select setting time. S t a n b y Sw i t c h o v e r T I M

= 3 0m i n
• Set Value：NONE, 0 to 60 min
• If you set "NONE", the heaters do not change to standby status.

7 Press the key. PR I N T S P EED AD J US T

= 0%

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Other Settings
Change the settings according to the types of use.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [SET UP]. F UNC T I ON

S E T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. S E T UP

F E ED COMP . [ EN T ]

4 Press to select an item for setting.

• Select it, referring to P.3-7 “List of Functions”.
1
5 Press the key.

6 Press to select the setting value.

• Select it, referring to P.3-7 “List of Functions”.
1
7 Press the key.

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

3

Convenient use
• The set value is retained even when the power is turned "OFF".

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Machine Settings
Machine settings are functions for using this machine easily.
The following items can be set in Machine settings.

Item Set value Default Meaning

When no operation has been performed for the
NONE/
AUTO Power-off ( P.3-28) 30min set time, the power supply is automatically
10 to 600min
turned “OFF”.
TIME SET ( P.3-30) +4h to -20h Japan time Time difference is corrected.
°C (Centigrade)
UNIT TEMP. °C A unit for displaying temperature is set.
/°F (Fahrenheit)
( P.3-31)
LENGTH mm / inch mm A unit for displaying length and area is set.
KEY BUZZER ( P.3-32) OFF / ON ON A buzzer sound when keys are pressed is set.
English
ニホンゴ
Deutsch
LANGUAGE ( P.3-33) Français English Displayed language is changed.
Español
Italiano
Português
All setting values are returned to the status
RESET( P.3-33)
default.

Setting a AUTO Power-off

When no operation has been performed for the set time, the power supply is automatically turned “OFF”.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON

MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key twice. AU TO P o w e r - o f f

= 3 0m i n

4 Press to set time to turn OFF the power AU TO P o w e r - o f f

supply. = 6 0m i n

• Set Value : none, 10 to 600min

5 Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP

AU TO P o w e r - o f f [ EN T ]

6 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• If it has received data from the PC in the auto-power-off status, the power supply is turned on,
however, the printing operation does not start automatically.

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 Machine Settings

Setting Time
You can set time of your country (time difference).

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON

MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]

3 1
Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP
AU TO P o w e r - o f f [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [TIME SET]. MACH I NE SE T UP

T I ME SE T [ EN T ]

5 Press the key.

1
T I ME SE T
2012 . 10 . 05 21 : 30 : 00

6 Press to enter time.

Year/Month/Day/Time selecting : by the
Year/Month/Day/Time inputting : by the
keys.
keys.

7 Press the key.

• The entered date is displayed.
T I ME SE T
2012 . 10 . 05 15 : 30 : 00
3

Convenient use
8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• -20 hours to +4 hours can be set.

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 Setting Units
Units used by this machine are set.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON

MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP

AU TO P o w e r - o f f [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [UNIT]. MACH I NE SE T UP

UN I T [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. T EMP .

: °C

6 Press
• Set value : °C / °F
to select a unit of the temperature.

7 Press the key. L ENGT H

: mm

8 Press
• Set value : mm / inch
to select a unit of the length.

9 Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP

UN I T [ EN T ]

10 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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 Machine Settings

Setting a KEY BUZZER

You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON

MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]

3 1
Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP
AU TO P o w e r - o f f [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [KEY BUZZER]. MACH I NE SE T UP

K E Y BU Z Z ER [ EN T ]

5 Press the key.

1
K E Y BU Z Z ER
: ON

6 Press to select ON/OFF. K E Y BU Z Z ER

: OF F

7 Press the key.

3
MACH I NE SE T UP
K E Y BU Z Z ER [ EN T ]

8
Convenient use
Press the key several times to end the setting.

• When the key buzzer is set to "OFF", the buzzer sound for errors, warnings, operation completion,
etc. cannot be shut off.

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 Machine Settings

Setting a LANGUAGE
You can change the displayed language.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON

MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP

AU TO P o w e r - o f f [ EN T ]

4 Press to select [LANGUAGE]. MACH I NE SE T UP

L ANGUAGE [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. L ANGUAGE

: En g l i s h

6 Press to select language. MED I A S I DUA L

: ニホンコ ゛
• Set Value： ニホンゴ / English / Deutsch / Français / Español /
Italiano / Português

7 Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP

L ANGUAGE [ EN T ]

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Initializing the Settings
You can return the setting of “SETUP”, “MAINTENANCE” and “MACHINE SETUP” to the status before
shipment.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP]. F UNC T I ON

MACH I NE SE T UP [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. MACH I NE SE T UP

AU TO P o w e r - o f f [ EN T ]

1
4 Press to select [RESET]. MACH I NE SE T UP
RE SE T [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. RS E T A L L S E T T I NG

OK ? [ EN T ]

1
6 Press the key. RE SE T
E X ECU T E [ EN T ]
• The already configured settings are initialized.

7 Press the key several times to end the setting.

Convenient use

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Confirming Machine Information
The information of this machine can be confirmed.
The following items can be confirmed as machine information.
Item Description
This displays the history of errors and warnings to date. When you press
ERROR HISTORY *1 , the date of occurrence (year/ month/day/hour/minute) and the
error/warning information are displayed alternately in the order of occurrence.
WIPING
PRINT LENGTH
USAGE PRINT AREA The information of this machine can be confirmed.
USE TIME
UV LAMP
VERSION This displays the firmware version of the machine.
*1. Supported from the firmware Ver.2.30

Check the using status of the machine

You can check machine information such as wiping information and length printed by this machine.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [INFORMATION]. F UNC T I ON

I N FORMA T I ON [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. I N FORMA T I ON

US AGE [ EN T ]

4 Press the key. WI P I NG

= 0
• The wiping Information is displayed.
• Every time you press the key, machine information below are displayed in series.

WIPING PRINT LENGTH

Displays wiping WI P I NG Displays printed PR I NT LENGTH
information. = 0 length up to now. = 0m

PRINT AREA USE TIME

Displays printed PR I NT AREA Displays used time USE T I ME
area up to now. = 0m2 information of = 0h
machine.
UV lamp
UV LAMP1 : LED *
The used hours of
= 0h
the UV lamp is
displayed by LED. * : A to H

• When you reset the used count of the Wiper

WI P I NG
Press the MAINT. key while WIPING is displayed.
RESET ? [ ENT ]
When you press the key, the number of wipings is reset.
• When you reset the used hours of the UV LAMP
UV LAMP1 : LED *
Press the MAINT. key while WIPING is displayed.
RESET ? [ ENT ]
When you press the key, the number of wipings is reset.

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 Confirming Machine Information

Check the machine version information

1 Press the key in LOCAL. F UNC T I ON

V I EW [ EN T ]

2 Press to select [INFORMATION]. F UNC T I ON

I N FORMA T I ON [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. I N FORMA T I ON

US AGE [ EN T ]

1
4 Press to select [VERSION]. I N FORMA T I ON
V ERS I ON [ EN T ]

5 Press the key. J FX5 0 0 - 2 1 3 1 V1 . 0 0

MR L - I I I V1 . 9 0

1
• The version Information is displayed.

About displayed Information

This section describes how to read displayed information.

ERROR HISTORY *1
Displaying the

3
[ 00000 ]
occurrence date 2014 / 09 / 26 22 : 13 : 00 VERSION
Displaying the version J FX5 0 0 - 2 1 3 1 V2 . 3 0
information such as MRL - I I I V2 . 2 0
F/W or the like.

Convenient use
Displaying the contents of ERROR 1 2 a
error HDC SPEED

*1. Supported from the firmware Ver.2.30

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 Confirming Machine Information

Displaying the Information of this machine

1 Press the key in LOCAL. L US - 1 5 0 MMBB Y YK K

REMA I N 99999999

2 The information is displayed sequentially with the

• The information shown on the below appear.
key .

Remaining amount of ink Error (when ink error occurs) Warning (when warning occurs)

L US - 1 5 0 MMBB Y YK K NON I NK I C WARN I NG

REMA I N 99999999 MMB B YY K K R e p l a c e a W i p e r [ MN T ]

Serial No. Version Main PCB information

S ER I A L N o . J FX5 0 0 V1 . 0 0 MA I N PCB EP L *
: ******** MR L - I I I V1 . 9 0
＊ : EPL or EPL2

RECOVERY NOZZLE Head gap Media thick

RECOV ERY NOZ Z L E : * HEAD GA P MED I A TH I CKNES S

CON F I RM DE T A I L S [ MN T ] = 1 . 2 mm = 1 0 . 2 mm
Press the MAINT. key and confim
the description

3 Press the key to return to LOCAL.

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 Chapter 4
Maintenance

This chapter
describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the
methods for the daily care, the maintenance of the ink unit etc.

Maintenance ................................................. 4-2 Automatic Maintenance Function ................4-21

Precautions for Maintenance ...................... 4-2 Setting the Refreshing Intervals .................4-21
About Cleaning liquid .................................. 4-2 Setting the Cleaning Intervals ....................4-22
Maintenance of frame component ............... 4-2 About white ink circulation function ............4-23
Cleaning the LM guide ................................ 4-3 Replacing consumables ..............................4-24
Maintaining the Capping Station ................... 4-4 Replacing the wiper ...................................4-24
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ....................... 4-4 Replace the Ink Absorber ..........................4-25
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message
(DISWAY WASH) ........................................ 4-7 Appears .....................................................4-26
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Refilling antifreeze mixed water ..................4-28
Long Time (CUSTODY WASH) .................. 4-8 Refill cooling water .....................................4-29
Cleaning waste ink tray ............................. 4-11 Cleaning Y motor ........................................4-31
Cleaning the Head and the Area around It . 4-12
When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved . 4-14
Fill up ink from the subtank to the head .... 4-14
Washing of Head nozzle ........................... 4-15
Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles
missing can not be improved ............................. 4-17
Maintenance
Maintain the machine regularly or as necessary so that its accuracy will be maintained and it can continue to be
used for a long time.

Precautions for Maintenance

Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this machine.
• When using cleaning solution for maintenance, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses.

• Never disassemble the machine.Disassembling it can result in electric shock hazards or damage to
the machine.
Before maintenance, be sure to turn off the power button and main power switch, and unplug the
power cable;otherwise, an unexpected accident may occur.
• Prevent moisture from entering the machine.Moisture inside the machine can cause electric shock
hazards or damage to the machine.

• To ensure stable ink jetting, it is necessary for the machine to eject a small amount of ink (flushing)
regularly when a printing (outputting) operation has not been performed for a long time.
• In case you do not use this machine for a long time, be sure to turn off the main power switch at the
left side surface of the machine and remove the set media.
• Make maintenance after the LED UV has been sufficiently cooled, or burn injury may occur.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or any chemical agent containing an abrasive.Such materials can
deteriorate or deform the surface of the cover.
• Do not apply a lubricant, etc. to any parts inside the machine. Doing so can cause printing failure.
• Be careful that the cleaning solution, ink, etc. not to stick to the cover because this may cause the
surface of the cover to deteriorate or deform.

About Cleaning liquid

Use the cleaning liquid dedicated for the ink being used.

Type of Ink Applicable maintenance washings

UV ink Cleaning liquid for maintenance (SPC-0568)

Maintenance of frame component

When the exterior surfaces of the machine are stained,
dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent
diluted with water, squeeze it, and wipe the surfaces with
the cloth. Clean dust on the table.

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 Maintenance

Cleaning the LM guide

When the LM guide gets dirty, immerse soft cloth into
water or neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it
and wipe the LM guide.

LM guide

4
Routine Maintenance

4-3
Maintaining the Capping Station
Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping station. (SATION MAINT.)

The ink cap and wiper function as follows.

• Wiper : It wipes off ink sticking to the head nozzles.
• Ink cap : It prevents the head nozzles from clogging due to dryness.

As the machine is used repeatedly, the wiper and ink cap gradually become dirty with ink, dust, etc.
If nozzle missing cannot be corrected even after head cleaning ( P.2-12) has been performed, use a
Cleaning liquid 03 maintenance kit and clean stick.

Tools required for • Cleaning liquid for maintenance (SPC-0568)

Maintenance • Clean stick (SPC-0527) • Gloves • Safety Glasses

• Be sure to wear the supplied safety glasses and gloves when maintaining the capping
station.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand.When it is desirable to move the
carriage, press the MAINT. key to execute the carriage-out. ( P.4-4Steps 1 to 2)
• Be sure to perform maintenance for the ink cap and the wiper of capping station every day.
If you leave it dirty, dirt may adhere to the nozzle surface, or, dust and dry ink may be rubbed against
the nozzle. It may cause discharge defect.

Cleaning the Wiper and Cap

It is recommended that the wiper and cap be cleaned frequently in order to maintain the high image quality of
the machine and keep the machine itself in good working order.
• Clean the wiper and the area around it about twice a week (it varies, depending on frequency in the
use of the machine).
• Replace the wiper with a new one when it is extremely dirty or bent.( P.4-24)
• When cleaning the wiper, be careful that lint from the clean stick does not get left on the
wiper.Remaining lint may cause image quality to deteriorate.

1 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T

[ EN T ]

2 Press the key. MOVE POS I T I ON

: S T A T I ON MA I N T .

3 Press to select [STATION MAINT.]. MOVE POS I T I ON

: S T A T I ON MA I N T .

4 Press the key.

• The carriage moves onto the table.

Carriage

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 Maintaining the Capping Station

5
Projection
Remove the wiper.
• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends.

6 Clean the wiper and bracket.

• Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket with a
Wiper

1
clean stick dipped in cleaning liquid for maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance will not
remain.

Bracket

• Clean the wiper and bracket until it looks as shown in

the photo on the right.
• After cleaning, make sure that the bracket and wiper
are aligned horizontally.
1

7 Clean the wiper slider.

• Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper slider with a clean stick Wiper slider
dipped in cleaning liquid for maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance will not
remain.
1

8
Projection
Set the wiper at the original position.
• Insert the wiper by holding both ends of the wiper.
4
Routine Maintenance

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 Wiper blade

9 Clean the wiper blade.

• Soak the clean stick in the maintenance cleaning liquid, and
then remove the ink that has adhered to the wiper blade.

• Make sure to be careful with the edge of the

wiper blade, and thoroughly clean the side
(back side) where the wiper touches.
• Clean the wiper blade until it looks as shown
in the photo below.

Wiper blade

10 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover. Cap rubber

• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber Cap rubber
cover
cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning liquid for
maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance will not
remain.

• Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover until it looks as shown in
the photo on the right.
• Make sure that the cap rubber and mesh inside the cap have not
come off after cleaning.

11 Press the key after the cleaning.

• After its initial operation, the machine returns to step1.

Performing the station maintenance without MAINT. key

You can select station maintenance by using the key in the Local without pressing the MAINT. key.

Press the key twice.

Press the Press to
• It becomes the same condition as the
key in Local. select [MAINTENANCE]. MAINT. key is pressed from Local.

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 Maintaining the Capping Station

Washing the Ink Discharge Passage (DISWAY WASH)

Wash the ink discharge passage regularly to prevent the head nozzles from clogging due to ink coagulation
inside the passage.

1 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T

[ EN T ]

2 Press to select [DISWAY WASH]. D I SWA Y WASH

[ EN T ]

3 Press the key.

• The carriage moves onto the table.
D I SWA Y WASH
COMP L E T ED [ EN T ]
1

4 Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for

maintenance, using a dropper.

1
• Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the
solution overflows from the cap.

1
5 Press the key. D I SWAY WA SH
P L E A SE WA I T
• After the idle absorbing operation has been performed for 30
seconds, the screen returns to step2.

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Routine Maintenance

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 When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUSTODY WASH)
When the machine is not going to be used for a week or more, use the cleaning function for custody to clean
the head nozzles and ink discharge passage.After this, keep the machine in custody.

Is [INK END] displayed?

Check the items on • The ink is absorbed when the nozzles are washed.
the right beforehand. At this time, if the state of "INK END" is detected, the nozzle washing operation cannot start.
• Replace the ink bottle with another from which the state of "INK END" is not detected.

• When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink
tank, and then operate it, referring to P.4-26 “If a Waste Ink Tank
Confirmation Message Appears” according to the situation. Ch e c k wa s t e i n k [ EN T ]

1 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T

[ EN T ]

2 Press to select [CUSTODY WASH]. CUS TODY WA SH

[ EN T ]

3 Press the key. WI PER C L EAN I NG

COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ]
• The carriage moves onto the table.

• Until wiper/ bracket cleaning is competed, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the
screen. After the work up to the step 4 is completed, press the key. If you press the
key before cleaning is completed, the machine moves to the next washing procedure.

4 Clean the wiper and the bracket.

(1) Pull out it by holding projections at both ends of the wiper.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance
(SPC-0568). Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance will not remain.
(3) Insert it in the original position by holding the projections at both ends of the wiper.

Projection

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 Maintaining the Capping Station

5 Press the key. CA P C L E AN I NG

COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ]

• Until wiper cleaning is competed, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the step 6 is completed, press the key. If you press the key
before cleaning is completed, the machine moves to the next washing procedure.

6
Cap rubber
Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber Cap rubber
cover
cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance. Wipe off so that cleaning solution for
maintenance will not remain.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned automatically.

7 Press the key. F i l l t he l i qu i d .

1
COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ]

• Until washing liquid is filled, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After the
work up to the Step 8 is completed and you close the front cover, press the key. If you
press the key before washing liquid is filled, the carriage returns to the original position.

8 Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for

maintenance, using a dropper.

1
• Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the
solution overflows from the cap.

4
9 Press the key. L E AV I NG T I ME
Routine Maintenance

= 1m i n

10 Press to set the time for the cleaning

solution to be left as it is.
L E AV I NG T I ME
= 2m i n

• Set Value:1 to 15 min (by the unit of 1 min)

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 11 Press the
• The nozzles are washed.
key.

• When the nozzles have been completely washed, carriage moves

P L E A SE WA I T
00 : 00

onto the table.

* * C L EAM I NG * *
P L E A SE WA I T

12 Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for

maintenance, using a dropper.
• Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the
solution overflows from the cap.

13 Press the key.

• After its initial operation, the machine returns to step2.
CUS TODY WA SH
P L E A SE WA I T

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 Maintaining the Capping Station

Cleaning waste ink tray

It is recommended that the wiper and cap be cleaned frequently in order to maintain the high image quality of
the machine and keep the machine itself in good working order.

• Clean the waste ink tray and the area around it about twice a week (it varies, depending on frequency
in the use of the machine).
• If ink remaining in the waste ink tray gets cured due to UV light, ink discharged at flushing cannot be
moved into the waste ink bottle. It is recommended to clean the waste ink tray frequently.

1 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T

[ EN T ]

1
2 Press the key. MOVE POS I T I ON
: S T A T I ON MA I N T .

3 Press to select [STATION MAINT.]. MOVE POS I T I ON

: S T A T I ON MA I N T .

1
4 Press the key.
• The carriage moves onto the table.

Carriage 1
5 Using a waste cloth etc., wipe off ink adhering to
the waste ink tray.
• When you cannot wipe off ink because it is firmly fixed,

4
scrape it with a spatula etc.

Routine Maintenance

6 Press the key after the cleaning.

• After its initial operation, the machine returns to step1.

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Cleaning the Head and the Area around It
Because the head employs a very precise mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is cleaned.
Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area
around the head.In doing so, never rub the nozzles of the head.

Tools required for cleaning • Clean stick (SPC-0527) • Gloves • Safety Glasses

• Be sure to wear the attached safety glasses and gloves when cleaning the area around the
head.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• If you get the ink on your skin or in your eyes, wash it away with plenty of water immediately.
• Clean the bottom of carriage every day so that it will not get dirt from inks or dusts. If you leave it dirty,
dust and dry ink may be rubbed against the nozzle at wiping operation when performing head
cleaning.
• When you clean the carriage bottom surface, fully be careful not to rub the nozzle surface.

1 Remove the cover of right side of the flushing.

• Remove the screws (for four positions) and remove the cover.

Carriage

2 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T

[ EN T ]

3 Press the key. MOVE POS I T I ON

: S T A T I ON MA I N T .

4 Press to select [HEAD MAINT.]. MOVE POS I T I ON

: HEAD MA I N T .

5 Press the key.

• Carriage will move to the left end of this machine.

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 Cleaning the Head and the Area around It

6 Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a clean stick.
• Never rub the nozzles.

The nozzle part (Never

Clean the side surface of the head (shown in deep gray) with a clean stick.
touch it.)

1
Clean with a clean stick or
a waste cloth.

• Clean the wiper until it looks as shown in the photo on

the right.
• If the nozzles have the streaks from the cap rubber,
1
clean the nozzles as well.
• When you leave during maintenance (or cleaning),
please make sure to complete the cleaning by
pressing key. Without completing the
cleaning, the nozzle part is left uncovered and then
outside light makes the ink cure, which causes nozzle
clogging or the like.
1

7 Press the key after the cleaning. HE AD MA I N T ENANCE

COMP L E T ED [ EN T ]

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Routine Maintenance

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When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved
When nozzle clogging cannot be solved even after the head cleaning ( P.2-12) has been done, perform the
following three functions:
HEAD FILLUP • Fills up the head with ink. ( P.4-14)
NOZZLE WASH • Wash the head nozzle. ( P.4-15)
• Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved.
NOZZLE RECOVERY
( P.4-17)

Fill up ink from the subtank to the head

1 Select [HEAD FILLUP] of the maintenance menu.

(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [HEAD FILLUP].
(4) Press the key.

2 Press
Select head : by the
Select whether to fill or not : by the
to select filling head.
keys.
keys.
S E L C T SUB T ANK
12______

3 Press the key.

• Begin operation to fill the head with ink.
* * F I L L UP * *
P L E A SE WA I T

• When filling is completed, the screen on the right is displayed. HE AD F I L L UP

END < > RE TRY

4 Press to select “END”.

• If performing filling again, press , then perform from step 2 again.

5 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved

Washing of Head nozzle

Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them being clogged with coagulated ink.

Is [INK END] displayed?

• The ink is absorbed when the nozzles are washed.
Check the items on the
At this time, if the state of "INK END" is detected, the nozzle washing operation
right beforehand.
cannot start.
• Add ink in the ink bottle of the external ink supply unit.

• While working, be careful to avoid subjecting the capping station to direction sunlight. Ultraviolet light
will cure UV ink. Take measures to block sunlight, such as closing the curtains on windows.

1
1 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T
[ EN T ]

2 Press to select [NOZZLE WASH]. NOZ Z L E WASH

[ EN T ]

1
3 Press the key. WI PER C L EAN I NG
COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ]
• The carriage moves onto the table.

• Until wiper cleaning is competed, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the step 4 is completed, press the key. If you press the key
before cleaning is completed, the machine moves to the next washing procedure.

1
4 Clean the wiper and the bracket.
(1) Pull out it by holding projections at both ends of the wiper.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance.
(SPC-0568) Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance will not remain.
(3) Insert it in the original position by holding the projections at both ends of the wiper.

Projection

4
Routine Maintenance

5 Press the key. CA P C L E AN I NG

COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ]

• Until wiper cleaning is competed, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the step 6 is completed, press the key. If you press the key
before cleaning is completed, the machine moves to the next washing procedure.

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 6
Cap rubber
Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap rubber Cap rubber
cover
cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance. Wipe off so that cleaning solution for
maintenance will not remain.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned automatically.

7 Press the key. F i l l t he l i qu i d .

COMP L E T ED ( NEX T ) [ EN T ]

• Until washing liquid is filled, [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the Step 8 is completed, press the key. If you press the
key before washing liquid is filled, the carriage returns to the original position.

8 Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for

maintenance, using a dropper.
• Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the
solution overflows from the cap.

9 Press the key. L E AV I NG T I ME

= 1m i n

10 Press to set the time for the cleaning

solution to be left as it is.
L E AV I NG T I ME
= 2m i n

• Set value : 1 to 15 minutes (Unit: minute)

11 Press the key.

• The cleaning solution filled in the cap is absorbed.
• The screen on the right is displayed only for the duration set in the
P L E A SE WA I T
00 : 00

step 10.
• It returns to the step2 after the duration. * * C L EAM I NG * *
P L E A SE WA I T

• When nozzle missing is not cleared even after this washing is carried out several times, contact the
distributor in your region or our service office.

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 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved

Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved
NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be improved at specific points, other good nozzles can
be used as alternatives for printing.

The head of this machine consists as the right figure. H1 H2

You can set the recovery by specifying the nozzle line
each for the H1-2 (Head 1-2), the H3-4 (Head 3-4) and the
H5-6 (Head 5-6). H3 H4
Rear side
About nozzle line of machine
• This machine is equipped
with four nozzle lines (Line
A, Line B, Line C and Line

1
D) for one head.

H5 H6

A B C D

1
1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the maintenance menu.
(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the key.

2 Press
key.
to select [PRINT] and press the NOZ Z L E RECOVERY
: PR I N T 1
S E L EC T HEAD
: H1 - 2

3 4
Press to select the head (H1-2/ H3-4/ H5-6) S E L EC T HEAD
for which you perform nozzle recovery. : H3 - 4
Routine Maintenance

4 Press the key twice. * * PR I N T I NG * *

P L E A SE WA I T
• The nozzle pattern of selected unit is printed.
• When you select “ENTRY” in the Step 2, the machine moves to
the nozzle line selection procedures (Step 5) without printing a
nozzle pattern.

H1-A H1-B H1-C H1-D H2-A H2-B H2-C H2-D

Nozzle pattern when 310

290
301
310

290
301
310

290
301
310

290
301
310

290
301
310

290
301
310

290
301
310

290
301

281 281 281 281 281 281 281 281

selecting H1-2 270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
270

250
261

241
230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221
210 210 210 210 210 210 210 210
201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201
190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190
181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181
170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161
150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141
130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121
110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101
90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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 5 Press to select the Nozzle line that needs
NOZZLE RECOVERY and press the key.
S E L EC T NOZ Z L E
: H1 - A

Nozzle line: A,B,C,D

Head No.: H1 or H2

6 Register the Nozzle number that needs NOZZLE

RECOVERY and press the key.
H1 - A
No . 1 : 1 8 4

(1) Select the registration number from 1 to 10 by pressing

and press the key. Recovery nozzle No.
(1 to 320) or OFF
(2) Register the nozzle number that needs recovery by pressing
and press the key.
Registration No.: 1 to 10
Example of nozzle to be recovered

230
221 Nozzle missing Registration Recovery
210 State
201
No.184 number Nozzle No.
190 1 16 Target for nozzle recovery
181
170 2 128 Target for nozzle recovery
Nozzle missing 161
No.128 150
3 184 Target for nozzle recovery
141 4 OFF No registration
130
121 5 OFF No registration
110
101
90
81
70 Nozzle missing
61 No.16
50
41
Nozzle 30
21
number 10
1

7 Press the key several times to end the setting.

• Up to 10 nozzles can be registered per 1 nozzle line.

• Even if you use this function, time required for printing does not change.
• For the lowest number of paths of the printing mode, the NOZZLE RECOVERY function is invalid.
• Even if you register the NOZZLE RECOVERY, the pattern of test print etc. is not recovered.
• Nozzle numbers 1, 2, 319, and 320 are not used for remote mode printing. When missing nozzles are
not fixed, even if these numbers registered, the missing nozzles will not be improved. Therefore, do
not register these numbers.
• When you use white ink, print on the clear film to check.

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 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved

Check if the registered nozzle is recovered

You can check whether registered nozzle has been successfully recovered.
With the following settings “ON”, you can print a test pattern using a recovered nozzle when test print ( P.2-
10).

1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the maintenance

menu.
(1) Press the key in LOCAL.
(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the key.

2 Press
press the
to select [CONFIRM MENU] and
key.
NOZ Z L E RECOVERY
: CON F I RM MENU
1

3 Press to select “ON” and press the CON F I RM MENU

key. : ON

4 Press the key several times to end the setting. 1

• When test print with the recovered nozzle that was registered in the nozzle recovery, please select
“ON” in step 3 of P.2-10 “Test Printing”.

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Routine Maintenance

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 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved

Clear the set value

1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the maintenance menu.

(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the key.

2 Press to select [CLEAR] and press the NOZ Z L E RECOVERY

key. : C L E AR

S E L EC T HEAD
: H1 - 2

3 Press to select the head (H1-2/ H3-4/ H5-6) S E L EC T HEAD

for which you reset nozzle recovery. : H3 - 4

4 Press the key. S E L EC T C L E AR NOZ Z L E

: H1 - A

5 Press to select the Nozzle line that needs S E L EC T C L E AR NOZ Z L E

reset the setting value and press the key. : H1 - A

H 1 - A C L E AR ?
E X ECU T E [ EN T ]

6 Press the key.

7 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Automatic Maintenance Function
To use this machine comfortably, you can set various maintenances to be performed automatically.
Here, set performing intervals of various automatic maintenances.
You can prevent troubles such as ink clogging by performing automatic maintenance periodically (automatic
maintenance function).
For the auto maintenance functions, the following items can be set:

• When you perform maintenance manually, after manual maintenance is completed and when time set
with the automatic maintenance function has passed, maintenance starts automatically.

Function name Descriptions

REFRESH The interval between each refreshing operation is set.
CLEANING The interval between each cleaning operation is set.

• During the right message is displayed, the operation set in the

1
< L OCA L >
auto maintenance function is not carried out. Perform the
Wa s t e i n k ful l
operations of P.4-26 if required.
• When the power button on the front of the machine is turned off,
check the waste ink tank.

Setting the Refreshing Intervals

The interval between each operation of ejecting a small amount of ink from the nozzles to prevent nozzle
clogging is set.
1
1 Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu.
(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [AUTO MAINT.].

1
2 Press the key. AU TO MA I N T .
RE F RE SH [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. RE F RE SH

: Lv . 1

4
4 Press to set the refreshing interval. RE F RE SH .
: Lv . 1
• Set value : OFF, Lv.1, Lv.2, Lv.3
Routine Maintenance

• As the LEVEL increases, the interval between each operation gets shorter.

5 Press the key. AU TO MA I N T .

RE F RE SH [ EN T ]

6 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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 Setting the Cleaning Intervals
The cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set.

1 Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the maintenance menu.

(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [AUTO MAINT.].
(4) Press the key.

2 Press to select [CLEANING]. AU TO MA I N T .

C L EAN I NG [ EN T ]

3 Press the key. C L EAN I NG

: Lv . 1

4 Press to set the interval between each C L EAN I NG

cleaning operation. : Lv . 1

• Set value : OFF, Lv.1, Lv.2, Lv.3

• As the LEVEL increases, the interval between each operation gets shorter.

5 Press the key. T Y PE

: NORMA L
• When you set other than “OFF” in the Step 4, the cleaning type
selection screen is displayed.

6 Press to select a cleaning type. T Y PE

: SOF T
• Set value : NORMAL, SOFT, HARD

7 Press the key. AU TO MA I N T .

C L EAN I NG [ EN T ]

8 Press the key several times to end the setting.

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 Automatic Maintenance Function

About white ink circulation function

This machine performs ink circulation automatically to prevent white ink pigment from settling out.
 Display indication during white circulation operation
C I RCU L A T I ON
P L E A SE WA I T

• White ink circulation function is performed automatically only when you use 4 colors + white ink set.
• Even if you perform white circulation, ink is not consumed.
• When this machine does not perform the printing operation etc., white circulation is performed once one
hour.
• If you stop white circulation on the way, press the key.
• When white circulation operation has been completed, the display returns to the status before starting

1
white circulation.
• When the machine receives printing data during white circulation, it stops white circulation and the
display returns to the status before starting white circulation.
• This machine is automatically started up and white circulation is performed even if the printer power is
turned off. ("CIRCULATION" and the remaining circulation time are displayed on the display.)
Press the key to stop white circulation before it is completed.
White circulation is stopped or the confirmation screen is displayed. C I RCU L A T I ON
When you select "CANCEL", white circulation is stopped and the CON T I NUE < > CANCE L
power turns on.

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Routine Maintenance

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Replacing consumables
Replacing the wiper
The wiper is consumable.When the display indicates that it is necessary to
< L OCA L >
replace the wiper, immediately replace the wiper with a new one.
R e p l a c e a WI P ER [ M N T ]
Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off.

• A cleaning wiper (SPA-0193) is an option.Buy one through the dealer in your region or at our service
office.

1 When the message is displayed, press the MAINT. RE P L ACE WI P ER

key. E X ECU T E [ EN T ]

2 Press the key. RE P L ACE WI P ER

COMP L E T ED [ EN T ]
• The carriage moves to the maintenance position.

• Until the replacement work is completed, [COMPLETED: ent] is displayed on the screen.
After the work up to the Step 3 is completed, press the key.

3
Projection
Remove the wiper.
• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends.

4
Projection
Insert a new wiper.
• Insert a new wiper by holding its both ends.

5 Press the key. * Be i n g I n i t i a l i z e d *

P L E A SE WA I T
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to LOCAL.

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 Replacing consumables

Replace the Ink Absorber

Replace the ink absorber in the cap section before it gets dirty and can no longer absorb ink properly.

• A ink absorber (SAP-0215/SAP-0216/SAP-0217) is an option.Buy one through the dealer in your

region or at our service office.

• Be sure to wear the supplied safety glasses and gloves when maintaining the capping
station.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand.When it is desirable to move the
carriage, press the MAINT. key to execute the carriage-out.

1 Press the MAINT. key in LOCAL. CARR I AGE OU T

1
[ EN T ]

2 Press the key. MOVE POS I T I ON

: S T A T I ON MA I N T .

3 Press to select [HEAD MAINT.]. MOVE POS I T I ON

1
: HEAD MA I N T .

4 Press the key.

• Carriage will move to the left end of this machine.

5 Open the cover and remove the ink absorber

holder.
• Remove the 8 screws and remove the cover and ink
absorber holder.
1

4
6 Replace the ink absorber.
Routine Maintenance

CAP absorber
CAP absorber front side
front side

CAP absorber under side

7 Return the ink absorber holder and cover to their original positions and press the
key.

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 If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears
Ink used in head cleaning, etc. is stored in the waste ink tank on the lower right side of the machine. The sensor
monitors the discharged amount of ink in this machine. When that reaches a specified amount, the machine
displays a confirmation message. (When this message is displayed, consider the replacement of the waste ink
tank.)

Confirmation Message in LOCAL

1 The message on the right is displayed. < L OCA L >

Wa s t e i n k nea r ful l
or
< L OCA L >
Wa s t e i n k ful l
or
< L OCA L >
Wa s t e i n k t ank none

2 Check the state of the waste ink tank

Replace the waste ink tank with another

• Be sure to wear the supplied safety glasses and gloves when replaceing the waste ink tank.
Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• Do not replace the waste ink tank while this machine operates (during printing or cleaning).
• When waste ink may spill out during the work, wipe it off with a waste cloth etc.

Waste ink tank

1 Open the waste ink tank cover.

• Remove the screw attaching to the waste ink tank cover
and open the cover to the front.
cover Screw

2 Lift the waste ink tank a little.

• Lift the waste ink tank up to the position where it does not
hit the stopper.

Stopper

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 Replacing consumables

3 Take out the used waste ink tank.

(1) Hold the handle of the waste ink tank and pull it out to
the front.
(2) Raise the waste ink tank and take it out.

• Put a cap on the waste ink tank removed.

Cap

Waste ink

1
4 Replace the new waste ink tank.
(1) Prepare a new waste ink tank (SPC-0197).
(2) Hold the handle of the waste ink tank and insert it along the rail.
(3) Raise the waste ink tank.

• Waste ink is equivalent to waste oil of industrial waste. Request an industrial waste
disposal company for disposal of waste ink.
1

Rail
1

5 Close the waste ink tank cover.

• When the machine recognizes the new waste ink tank, the
4
warning message is released.
Routine Maintenance

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Refilling antifreeze mixed water
To cool the LED UV unit, put antifreeze mixed water into
the cooling water tank in the cooling device.

Cooling device

Note on refill

• Water and antifreeze liquid compound ratio should be 2(water) to 1(Antifreeze liquid).
• When only water is supplied to the cooling water tank without antifreeze liquid, it may damage the UV
unit by freeze.
• When only antifreeze liquid is supplied to the cooling water tank without water, the machine does not
work properly, and may cause an error.
• If water in the cooling water tank frequently becomes insufficient, contact a distributor in your district
or our office.
• Dispose of the waste water mixed with antifreeze liquid pursuant to the regulations of your district.

Precautions in handling the antifreeze liquid

• Be sure to wear goggle and gloves for handling the antifreeze liquid.

• Use the recommended antifreeze liquid by Mimaki. If not, the cooling device may be broken.
(Supplied antifreeze liquid :1000cc x 2 bottles)
• Do not touch the antifreeze liquid directly. If the antifreeze liquid settles on your skin or clothes,
immediately wash it off with soap and water. If you get antifreeze liquid in your eyes, immediately
wash your eyes with a lot of clean water. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Store antifreeze liquid in a dark and cold place.
• Store antifreeze liquid in a place that is out of the reach of children.
• When discarding antifreeze liquid which is no longer needed, entrust them to an industrial waste
disposal contractor, clarifying their contents.
• Before using antifreeze liquid, be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• When purchasing a spare cooling water tank, contact a distributor in your district or our office.
• Prepare a tank with a cap to put in the waste water from cooling water tank.
• When water in the cooling water tank is low, an error message is
< L OC A L >
displayed. In this case, replace water in the same way shown as
WA T E R L A C K 1 2
the next page.

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 Refilling antifreeze mixed water

Refill cooling water

If an error of lack of water, refill cooling water. To fill up its capacity, about 450cc refill is required.

1 Remove the cover of the left rear surface of the

Y bar.
• Remove the screws (for ten positions) indicated with circles
in the figure and remove the cover.

1
2 Uncover the Feed-water inlet and the air vent. Tank 2

Tank 1

1
air vent cover
Feed-water inlet

3 1
Remove all remaining water in the tank.
• Remove all water in the tank with a provided syringe from the
feed-water inlet.
• Put the removed water into the tank with a cap, and discard it.

4
4 Make mixed water (antifreeze liquid: 1, water: 2) in
Routine Maintenance

the attached reservoir and move it to the attached

syringe.

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 Refilling antifreeze mixed water

5 Refill antifreeze liquid.

• Fill the antifreeze liquid from the feed-water inlet.
• Put the liquid of 50ml into the syringe, and put it into the
device. Repeat this 9 times to fill up (450ml).

6 Close the feed-water inlet and the air purge cover, and attach the cover of the left
rear surface of the Y bar.

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Cleaning Y motor
When the warning message [Y motor cleaning] is displayed, clean the Y motor with the procedures below:

1 Turn off the power supply, and open the Y-motor

maintenance cover.
• Remove the screws (for four positions) of the Y motor
maintenance cover and open the cover.
• The screws are at the circle part in the right figure (for three
positions) and one at the bottom.

1
2 Open the cover for absorbing abrasion powder,
and absorb abrasion powder accumulating in the
hole for absorbing abrasion powder with a
vacuum.
• Using a flat-blade screwdriver, open the cover.
1
Hole for absorbing

3 Return the cover for absorbing abrasion powder to the original status, and turn on
the power supply.
1
• Warning message [Y motor cleaning] is displayed on the screen.

4 Press the MAINT. key and clear the warning message.

• The machine returns to LOCAL.

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Routine Maintenance

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4-32
 Chapter 5
Troubleshooting

This chapter
describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trou-
ble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD.

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................5-3
Power does not turn on ...................................................................5-3
The machine does not start printing ................................................5-3
Image quality is poor .......................................................................5-4
Nozzle is clogged ............................................................................5-4
Ink bottle warning appears ..............................................................5-5
When the ink leakage occurs .......................................................... 5-5
If an error related to the sub tank occurs (Error 618 to 61b) ...........5-6
If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration ..................5-7
If negative pressure abnormality occurs ........................................5-10
Warning / Error Messages .............................................................5-12
Warning messages ........................................................................5-12
Error messages .............................................................................5-15
Troubleshooting
Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure.
If still the problem is not solved after troubleshooting, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI.

Power does not turn on

In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or computer. Check that
the power cable is connected properly.

Has the power cable been connected

No
between the machine and a power plug Securely connect the power cable.
socket ?

No
Is the main switch ON ? Turn on the main switch. ( P.2-3)

Is the power button located on the front of No Turn on the power button on the front of the
machine "ON" ? machine.

Pull the emergency switch upward (or rotate),

Yes
Is the emergency switch pressed? release it. Then, turn on the main power
switch. ( P.2-3)

The machine does not start printing

This occurs when the data is not being transmitted to the machine properly.
It can also occur when the printing function does not work properly or the media is not set correctly.

No
Is the correct interface cable used ? Use the cable exclusive for this machine.

No
Is the interface cable properly connected ? Securely connect the interface cable.

Yes

Is the message on the display indicating Yes

Replace the ink bottle with a new one.
that ink has run out ?

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 Troubleshooting

Image quality is poor

This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory.
Take remedy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your dealer or an
office of MIMAKI.

Phenomenon Measures
(1) Execute the head cleaning. ( P.2-12)
White lines / blur / dark stripes (in the
(2) Perform maintenance of the inside of the station. ( P.4-4)
direction of travel of the heads)
(3) Execute the [MEDIA COMP.] function. ( P.3-8)
Characters are misaligned doubly or triply
(1) Execute the [MEDIA COMP.] function. ( P.3-8)
to the Y bar moving direction.

1
Disagreement in print positions between
(1) Execute the [DROP POSITION] function. ( P.3-10)
outward trip and homeward trip
(1) Execute the wiper cleaning. ( P.4-4)
(2) Execute the ink cap cleaning. ( P.4-4)
(3) Clean around the head. ( P.4-12)
Ink drops falling on media during printing
(4) Execute the head cleaning [NORMAL]. ( P.2-12)
(5) Set a shorter interval of INTERVAL WIPING operation.
( P.3-25)

1
Nozzle is clogged

1
• When nozzle clogging is not dissolved even after the head cleaning referring to P.2-12, make sure the
recovery the nozzle by the operations of P.4-14.

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 Ink bottle warning appears

If an ink bottle trouble is detected, the bottle LED “red” is lit, and a warning message appears.
None of printing, cleaning and all the other operations that use ink is available.
If an abnormality occurs, perform the following procedures:
• Check that the IC chip in the ink cover is correctly set.
• Replace the ink bottle in question immediately.

• Once ink bottle trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink bottle without replacing it for a long time;
otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle clogging prevention function.
If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer.

When the ink leakage occurs

If the ink leakage occurs, unplug the power plug to turn off the main power switch, and contact our service
office or distributor.

Displaying the description of ink bottle trouble

The contents of ink bottle error are confirmable by the following operations.

1 Press the key in LOCAL. L US - 1 5 0 MMCCY YK K

REMA I N 34567899

2 Press the key. NON I NK I C

MMCCY YK K

• When multiple bottle defects occur and if you press the key or , they are displayed
by turns.

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 Troubleshooting

If an error related to the sub tank occurs (Error 618 to 61b)

The Error 618 to 61b are related to the sub tank.
Execute following procedures when an error about sub tank occurs, or when the nozzle is not unclogged after
cleaning.

1 Select [SUB TANK] of the maintenance menu.

(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [SUB TANK].

2 Press the key.

1
S E L EC T SUB T ANK
: MMCCYY K K

3 Press and select a sub tank to S E L EC T SUB T ANK

be maintained. : MMCC _ Y K K

• : Select a sub tank.

• : Select whether you perform maintenance or not.
• If Error 61b occurs, an appropriate head is selected. Press key.
1
4 Press the key. SUB T ANK
E X ECU T E [ EN T ]

5 Press the key.

1
* * F I L L UP * *
P L E A SE WA I T
• The automatic discharging operation and the filling operation are
performed.

• Then, cleaning is performed.

* * C L EAN I NG * *
P L E A SE WA I T

6 1
Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Troubleshooting

5-5
 If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration
If nozzle missing occurs due to color mixture of ink in the head or aeration, push ink or air in the head out from
the port.

1 Select [AIR PG] of the maintenance menu.

(1) Press the
(2) Press
key in LOCAL.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [AIR PG].

2 Open the maintenance cover.

• After the work has been completed, attach the

removed cover as soon as possible. If you
leave it for a long time, UV light may affect ink.

Maintenance cover

3 Press the key. S E L EC T A I R PG

1 < > 2

4 Press
•
•
and select the ink port for which you perform air purge.
: Selects left side port
: Selects right side port
• The carriage moves on the wiper.

5 Press the key. MOV I NG NOW

P L E A SE WA I T

• Perform step 6 after [SET THE TOOL] appears on the

A I R PG
display. Removing the cover for the air purge port
S E T T HE TOOL [ EN T ]
before this display appears will result in aeration.

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 Troubleshooting

6 Fix the jig on the wiper part and open the ink port
valve at the side you selected in the Step 3. Port1
Port2

• Do not open the port valve at the side you did

not select in the Step 3. If you open the valve,
air is mixed from here.
• When the valve is hard to open, use the
attached longnose pliers and open.

Insert the jig into the

wiper part and fix it.
1
7 Set the air purge jig to the ink port valve. Port2
Port1

1
Jig

1
8 Discharge ink or purge air from inkport.

• When you press the key, ink is discharged from the A I R PG

port for a certain period of time. S T AR T [ EN T ]
• When discharging has been completed, “REMOVE THE TOOL” is
displayed on the screen. Do not remove the jig until the message
is displayed.

1
9 Remove the jig from the ink port and close the ink port REMOV E T HE TOO L
valve. COMP L E T ED [ EN T ]

10 Press the key.

• Supply ink for the subtank with less ink. Wait for a while until the
* * F I L L UP / SUB T ANK
P L E A SE WA I T
**

5
display changes.

A I R PG
END < > RE T RY
Troubleshooting

11 If performing an air purge for another ink port, press

10.
then perform steps 5 to

• Press to move the cartridge to the capping position.

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 12 Select the next operation.
• If selecting another port, press then perform steps 3 to 11.
• If completing work, close the maintenance cover and remove the
A I R PG
END < > CON T I NUE

tool from the wiper.

• After completing work, promptly return the cover you removed. If it is left off for a long time,
the ink may be affected by ultraviolet rays.
• Wipe away any ink attached near the ink port.
• After closing the cover, press .

13 Perform cleaning and complete the air purge. * * C L EAN I NG * *

P L E A SE WA I T

14 Press the key several times to end the setting.

5-8
 Troubleshooting

If negative pressure abnormality occurs

By the environment or aging, the pressure controlled in this machine may exceed the control range.
If an error related to pressure abnormality occurs, perform the procedures below:

• If pressure abnormality occurs, immediately adjust the pressure with the following procedures and
return it to the normal value.

1 Select [PRESSURE ADJUST] of the maintenance menu.

(1) Press the
(2) Press
key.
to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [PRESSURE ADJUST].

1
2 Press to select POSITIVE or NEGATIVE. PRES SURE AD J US T
: NEGA T I V E

3 Press the key. Op e n T h r o t t l e V a l v e

COMP L E T ED [ EN T ]

1
4 Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve to release it so that air can flow.
• Rotate it until the adjustment screw of the throttle valve comes to the middle position.

Adjustment screw for positive pressure

Turn the adjustment

screw to this position.
1
Adjustment screw for negative pressure

5
Troubleshooting

5-9
 Troubleshooting

5 Press the key. ** AD J US T I NG * *

P L E A SE WA I T
• Sensor adjustment starts.

6 Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve to PRES SURE

adjust the pressure so that it becomes the proper = - 5 . 4 0 kPa

value.
• Proper value of negative pressure: -5.40kPa
Proper value of positive pressure: 15.00kPa
• As the negative pressure changes between ±0.1 and 0.2kPa, adjust so that the intermediate value may
become the target pressure.
• Adjust the throttle valve in order of “negative pressure”  “positive pressure”  “negative pressure”.

7 Press the key.

• The error is released and the negative pressure control starts.
P L E A SE WA I T

• When an error occurs even after you adjusted the pressure, contact your local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.

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Warning / Error Messages
If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message.
Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error.

Warning messages
Errors when performing operations

Message Cause Solution

CAN ‘ T OP E RA T E • Check the ink bottle for the supply path

An ink error occurred.
I N K E R ROR corresponding to the indicated color.

CAN ‘ T OP ERA T E
Data was received. • Perform data clear. ( P.2-14)
D A T A R EMA I N

Error displayed during operation 1

Message Cause Solution

X The response of the left linear scale

! X L I NEAR L EVE L L sensor is decreasing.

! X L I NEAR L EVE L R
X The response of the right linear scale
sensor is decreasing.
• When displaying multiple times, turn off
the power once and then turn on the
power again after a while.
1
X The response of the left linear scale If still display it, contact your dealer or our
! X L I N E A R COU N T L sensor is decreasing. sales office or call center.

X The response of the right linear scale

! X L I N E A R COU N T R sensor is decreasing.

Message displayed in LOCAL 1

Message Cause Solution
Ink errors (unusable ink) occur in multi-
• Press the key to check the ink
< L OC A L > ple ink bottles.
bottle generating the warning.
C a n’ t P R I N T / C A R T . [ E N T ] Ink supply (print, cleaning, etc.) cannot
Replace them with usable ink bottles.
be performed.

< L OC A L >
Wa s t e i n k fu l l
The waste ink tank is full.
• Check the waste ink tank.
1
< L OC A L >
The waste ink tank is nearly full.
Wa s t e i n k nea r fu l l

< L OC A L >
Wa s t e i n k t ank none
The waste ink tank is not set. • Set the waste ink tank.

< L OC A L >
Re p l a c e a W I P E R [ MN T ]
Time to replace the wiper in the capping
station with a new one has come.
(The wiping count has reached the
• Press the MAINT. key and replace the
wiper with a new one. ( P.4-24)
5
specified value.)
Troubleshooting

< L OC A L > • Press the key to perform print-

The data has been received.
D A T A R EMA I N ing. Or, perform data clear.

< L OC A L > Water in the cooling water tank • Refill cooling water according to P.4-28
WA T E R L A C K 1 2 becomes less. “Refilling antifreeze mixed water”.

5-11
 Message Cause Solution
< L OC A L > • Wait for a while until the temperature low-
U V L AMP T EMP . H I GH
The LED lamp temperature is high.
ers and the message disappears.

< L OC A L > The value of the negative pressure sen- • Perform “PRESSURE ADJUST” ( P.5-
N EGA T I V E P RE S S URE sor is abnormal. 9) of the maintenance. If you cannot
adjust it to the normal value, or, even if
you perform, it may be displayed, contact
< L OC A L > The value of the positive pressure sen-
your local distributor, our sales office, or
POS I T I V E PRE S SURE sor is abnormal.
service center.
• Press the key to check the rele-
< L OC A L > The ink of the ink bottle has been nearly
vant ink bottle. Be careful because it may
I NK NE AR END [ ENT ] used up.
be INK NEAR END soon.
• Perform “SUB TANK” ( P.5-5) of the
maintenance. Also check the remaining
< L OC A L > Ink could not be supplied to the sub amount of ink in the ink bottle. Even if you
SUPP L Y I NK : MMC C Y Y K K tank. performed this, when the message is dis-
played, contact your local distributor, our
sales office, or service center.
• Turn off the power on the machine and
turn it on after a while.
< L OC A L > The liquid level sensor abnormality of
• When displaying again, contact your local
S u b t a n k S e n s : MMC C Y Y K K the sub tank has been detected.
distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
ter.
< L OC A L > Overflow from the sub tank has been
I n k O v e r f l o w : MMC C Y Y K K detected.
• Perform “SUB TANK” ( P.5-6) of the
Though a certain amount was con- maintenance. Even if you performed this,
< L OC A L >
sumed, there is no change in the sub when the message is displayed, contact
T ANK l e v r l H : MMC C Y Y K K
tank sensor High. your local distributor, our sales office, or
Though a certain amount was con- service center.
< L OC A L >
sumed, there is no change in the sub
T ANK l e v r l L : MMC C Y Y K K
tank sensor Low.
The deaeration module in the ink path
• The deaeration module shall be replaced.
< LOCAL > shall be replaced soon.
Contact a distributor in your district, our
Re p l a c e De g a s s Mo d u l e (One year has passed since you started
office, or our call center.
using it.)
< L OC A L >
The machine temperature is high.
M a c h i n e T EMP / H i * * * °C
Adjust the ambient temperature of the
< L OC A L >
installation place.
The machine temperature is low.
M a c h i n e T EMP / L o * * * °C

• Turn off the power and vacuum debris of

the Y motor from the vacuuming window.
< L OC A L > ( P.4-31)
Time to clean the Y motor has come.
Ym o t o r C l e a n i n g [ MN T ] • After the replacement, press the
MAINT. key on the local screen to clear
the warning.
• The brush of Y motor shall be replaced.
< L OC A L > Time to replace the brush of Y motor
Contact a distributor in your district, our
R e p l a c e Ym o t o r Brush has come.
office, or our call center.
• Replace the carriage filter referring to the
Ca r r i a g e F i l t e r Time to replace the carriage filter has
separate “Requests for Daily Care and
P l e a s e R e p l a c e [ ENT ] come.
Maintenance”.
• Replace the carriage filter referring to the
UV F AN F i l t e r Time to replace the UV fan filter has
separate “Procedure Manual to replace
P l e a s e Re p l a c e [ ENT ] come.
UV FAN Filter”.
• Replenish the cooling water to the cooling
It has elapsed 7days or more after the water tank whose tank number is dis-
< L OC A L >
water in the cooling water tank was played.
R E F I L L WA T E R
reduced. While this warning is displayed, the online
print can not be made.

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 Warning / Error Messages

Ink Error
Ink error is displayed also in the local guidance. ( P.3-36)
Message Cause Solution

NON I N K I C • Remove the ink bottle generating the

: - - - - YYKK warning once and install it again.
The IC chip of the ink bottle cannot be
• If the same warning message still
read normally.
WRONG I N K I C appears, contact your local distributor, our
: - - - - YYKK sales office, or service center.

K I ND OF I NK The ink of the ink bottle is different in • Check the ink type of the ink bottle gener-
: - - - - YYKK type from the ink currently supplied. ating the warning.

CO L OR O F I N K The ink of the ink bottle is different in • Check the ink color of the ink bottle gener-
: - - - - YYKK

WRONG I N K B O T T L E
color from the ink currently supplied.

An error occurred in the IC chip informa-

ating the warning.

• Check the ink bottle generating the warn-

1
: - - - - YYKK tion of the ink bottle. ing.

NO I N K B O T T L E The ink bottle is not set on the external • Set the ink bottle on the bottle holder with
: - - - - YYKK ink supply unit. the warning.

I NK END The ink of the ink bottle has been com- • Replace the ink bottle generating the
: - - - - YYKK

I NK NE AR END
pletely used up.

The ink of the ink bottle has been nearly

warning with a new one.

• Replace the ink bottle generating the

1
: - - - - YYKK used up. warning with a new one.

CHCK I NK BOT T L E Even when there are enough ink, ink

• Check the ink bottle setting status.
: - - - - YYKK end has been detected.

The expiration date has passed.

1
E X P I R A T I ON The specified expiration date of an ink
However, you can use it until the end of the
: - - - - YYKK bottle has passed.
following month.
• One month has passed after the expira-
The expiration date of an ink bottle has tion date.
E X P I R A T I ON ( 1 MON T H )
passed (one month has passed after However, you can use it until the end of
: - - - - YYKK
the specified expiration date). this month. (The ink bottle lamp blinks in
red.)
Two months have passed after the expira-
The expiration date of an ink bottle has

1
E X P I R A T I ON ( 2 MON T H ) tion date.
passed (two months have passed after
: - - - - YYKK Replace the ink bottle generating the warn-
the specified expiration date).
ing with a new one.

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Troubleshooting

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 Error messages
When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below.
When displaying again, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service.

Message Cause Solution

E R ROR 1 0 8
Head connection can not be confirmed.
H D CON N E C T [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ]

E R ROR 1 0 8
Head temperature can not be read.
H D T H E RM I S [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ]

ERROR 1 2 e Abnormality of the Driver of the Print • Turn off the power on the machine and
He a d F a i l e d / HDC [ XXX ] head. turn it on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
E R ROR 1 2 2 distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
There is no PRAM.
CH E C K : S DR AM ter.

E R ROR 1 2 8 Data transmission speed is too fast.

HDC F I F O OV E R Control circuit board is defective.

E R ROR 1 2 8 Data transmission speed is too slow.

HDC F I F O UND E R Control circuit board is defective.

E R ROR 1 2 9 The battery life end of the internal clock • contact your local distributor, our sales
B A T T E R Y E X CH A NGE is detected. office, or service center.

E R ROR 1 3 0 Head data transferring sequence error

HD D A T A S EQ occurred.

E R ROR 1 4 6 Sequential number abnormality of the

E - L OG S E Q event log occurred.

E R ROR 1 5 1 An error occurred in the main PCB 1.2V

Ma i n PCB V 1 2 R power supply.

E R ROR 1 5 2 An error occurred in the main PCB 2.5V

Ma i n PCB V 2 R 5 power supply.

E R ROR 1 5 3 An error occurred in the main PCB 3.3V

Ma i n PCB V 3 R 3 power supply.
• Turn off the power on the machine and
turn it on after a while.
E R ROR 1 5 4 An error occurred in the main PCB 5V
When displaying again, contact your local
Ma i n PCB V 0 5 power supply.
distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
ter.
E R ROR 1 5 5 An error occurred in the main PCB 35-1
Ma i n PCB V 3 5 - 1 power supply.

E R ROR 1 5 6 An error occurred in the main PCB 5VB

Ma i n PCB V 5 B power supply.

E R ROR 1 5 7 An error occurred in the main PCB VTT

Ma i n PCB V T T power supply.

E R ROR 1 5 8 An error occurred in the main PCB 35-

Ma i n PCB V 3 5 2 2V power supply.

E R ROR 1 5 8 An error occurred in the main PCB

Ma i n PCB V 3 R 3 B 3.3VB power supply.

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 Warning / Error Messages

Message Cause Solution

E R ROR 1 5 f COM driver becomes the high tempera-

H E A D D R I V E HO T ture.

E R ROR 1 7 1
New Print Head was recognized.
N EW H E A D CON N E C T

E R ROR 1 7 2 The main PCB Q6 is disabled (short

Ma i n PCB Q6 C h e c k K mode).

E R ROR 1 8 6
H D C O V E R F L OW

1
E R ROR 1 8 6
H D C U N D E R F L OW
An error is detected on the waveform
printed on.
E R ROR 1 8 7
H D C S L EW R A T E

E R ROR 1 8 8
H D C MEMOR Y
• Turn off the power on the machine and
turn it on after a while.

1
E R ROR 1 8 a An error occurred in the main PCB
M a i n P C B V _ COR E
When displaying again, contact your local
VCORE power supply.
distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
ter.
E R ROR 1 8 b An error occurred in the main PCB 1.5V
Ma i n PCB V 1 R 5 B power supply.

E R ROR 1 8 c An error occurred in the main PCB 12V

H a i n PCB V 1 2 power supply.

1
E R ROR 1 8 e
F L S NO T COMP [ 12__ ]
Abnormality of the flushing control.

E R ROR 1 8 f
OF F SE T S T ART [ 12__ ]
Abnormality of the head voltage control.
E R ROR 1 8 f
OF F S E T END [ 12__ ]

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E R ROR 1 9 d Abnormality of the HDC substrate volt-
HDC V 3 6 [ x x x x ] age.

E R ROR 1 9 F
L E D CON N C T E R R The LED UV is not connected.

E R ROR 2 0 1 The machine received some data other

COMMA N D than command data.
• Securely connect the interface cable in
Any parameter outside the range of

5
E R ROR 2 0 2 position.
acceptable numeric values was
P A R AME T E R • Use an interface cable conforming to the
received.
specifications.
E R ROR 2 0 3 A maintenance command error
Troubleshooting

M e n t C o mm a n d occurred.

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 Message Cause Solution

E R ROR 3 0 4
USB device initialization failure.
US B I N I T ERR

E R ROR 3 0 5 Occurrence of a time out error on a

U S B T I ME OU T USB device.

E R ROR 4 0 1 An excessive load was applied to the X • Turn off the main power to the machine
MO T OR X motor. and turn it on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
E R ROR 4 0 2 An excessive load was applied to the Y distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
MO T OR Y motor. ter.

E R ROR 4 0 3 An error due to an excessive current of

X CURREN T the X motor was detected.

E R ROR 4 0 4 An error due to an excessive current of

Y CURREN T the Y motor was detected.

E R ROR 5 0 5
The media jam occurs. • Remove the media and reset it.
ME D I A J AM

E R ROR 5 0 9
A HDC position counter error occurred.
HDC POS CN T
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
E R ROR 5 0 a
Y-origin could not be detected. When displaying again, contact your local
Y OR I G I N
distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
ter.
E R ROR 5 0 f
Abnormal Y linear scale.
L - SCA L E B L ACK

E R ROR 5 1 9 The value of the negative pressure sen- • Perform “PRESSURE ADJUST” ( P.5-
N E G A T I V E P . S E N S OR sor is abnormal. 9) of the maintenance. If you cannot
adjust it to the normal value, or, even if
you perform, it may be displayed, contact
E R ROR 5 1 a The value of the positive pressure sen-
your local distributor, our sales office, or
P O S I T I V E P . S E N S OR sor is abnormal.
service center.

E R ROR 5 1 e The X left-side linear scale has poor • Turn off the main power to the machine
P L ENC SNS ( L ) sensitivity. and turn it on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
E R ROR 5 1 e The X right-side linear scale has poor distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
P L ENC SNS ( R ) sensitivity. ter.

E R ROR 6 0 7 • Press the MAINT. key to execute the

It is time to clean the cap.
C A P C L E A R N I NG carriage-out and clean the cap. ( P.4-4)

• Turn off the main power to the machine

and turn it on after a while.
E R ROR 6 1 7 The liquid level sensor abnormality of
When displaying again, contact your local
SUB T ANK SNN : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the sub tank has been detected.
distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
ter.
Though a certain amount was con-
E R ROR 6 1 8
sumed, there is no change in the sub
T ANK l e v e l H : 12345678
tank sensor High. • Perform “SUB TANK” ( P.5-5) of the
Though a certain amount was con- maintenance. Even if you performed this,
E R ROR 6 1 9 when the message is displayed, contact
sumed, there is no change in the sub
T ANK l e v e l L : 12345678 your local distributor, our sales office, or
tank sensor Low.
service center.
E R ROR 6 1 a Overflow from the sub tank has been
O V E R F L OW : 12345678 detected.

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 Warning / Error Messages

Message Cause Solution

• Perform “SUB TANK” ( P.5-5) of the
maintenance. Also check the remaining
E R ROR 6 1 b Ink could not be supplied to the sub amount of ink in the ink bottle. Even if you
SUPP L Y I NK : 12345678 tank. performed this, when the message is dis-
played, contact your local distributor, our
sales office, or service center.

E R ROR 6 1 c Starting of the negative pressure control

N E G A T I V E P . CON T RO L has an abnormality.

• Perform “PRESSURE ADJUST” ( P.5-

E R ROR 6 1 d
9) of the maintenance. If you cannot
NEGA T I V E P . N o t E n o u g h
The negative pressure cannot be kept adjust it to the normal value, or, even if
properly you perform, it may be displayed, contact
E R ROR 6 1 e

1
your local distributor, our sales office, or
NEGA T I V E P . OV ER
service center.

E R ROR 6 1 f Starting of the positive pressure control

P O S I T I V E P . CON T RO L has an abnormality.

E R ROR 6 2 0 • Perform “PRESSURE ADJUST” ( P.5-

POS I T I V E P . N o t E n o u g h 9) of the maintenance. If you cannot
The positive pressure cannot be kept adjust it to the normal value, or, even if
properly. you perform, it may be displayed, contact

1
E R ROR 6 2 1
your local distributor, our sales office, or
POS I T I V E P . OV ER
service center.
There is a slot in which the ink bottle
E R ROR 6 2 7
has not been inserted more than a cer- Set an ink bottle.
I N S E R T C A R T R I DG E
tain time.

E R ROR 7 0 2 Turn off the main power to the machine and

The thermistor of a heater is defective.
T H E RM I S T OR turn it on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local

1
E R ROR 7 0 7 distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
A head heater is disconnected.
! H 1 HEA T ER BREAK ter.

• Turn off the main power to the machine

and turn it on after a while.
During startup, the following message is
displayed.
E R ROR 7 1 4 There was a communication error in the I N K H E A T E R CON T RO L
I N K H E A T E R COM E R R ink heater relay board. CANCE L < > S T ART

Press the
control.
key and start ink heater

When displaying again, contact your local

1
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

E R ROR 7 1 5 • Turn off the main power to the machine

I n k He a t e r HT h r : 1 2 3 4 5 6 and turn it on after a while.
The ink heater thermistor is defective. When displaying again, contact your local
E R ROR 7 1 5 distributor, our sales office, or service cen-
ter.
5
I n kHe a t e r LTh r : 1 2 3 4 5 6

E R ROR 9 0 2 There remains received data that has Execute the data clear function.
D A T A R EMA I N not yet been printed. ( P.2-14)
Troubleshooting

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 Warning / Error Messages

Message Cause Solution

E R ROR 7 1 6 • Turn off the main power, and wait an hour

I n k H e a t e r H Tmp : 1 2 3 4 5 6 or more before turning it back on.
If control became impossible after the
error was displayed, the following mes-
The ink heater is too hot.
sage is displayed.
• If the temperature continues to rise, I N K H E A T E R CON T RO L
E R ROR 7 1 6 the print is cancelled and control CANCE L < > S T ART
I n k H e a t e r L Tmp : 1 2 3 4 5 6 becomes impossible.
Press the key and start ink heater
control.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

E R ROR 7 1 7
I n k H e a t e r HB r k : 1 2 3 4 5 6
The ink heater is disconnected.
E R ROR 7 1 7
I n kHe a t e r LB r k : 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
E R ROR 7 1 8 The thermistor on the ink heater relay
I n k H e a t e r PCB T h r : 1 2
When displaying again, contact your local
board is defective.
distributor, our sales office, or service
center.
E R ROR 7 1 9 The fuse on the ink heater relay board
I n k H e a t e r PCB f use : 12 was blown.

E R ROR 1 7 a The fuse on the UV LED Driver board

UV - DRV F US E : XXXXXX was blown.

• Turn off the main power to the machine

and turn it on after a while.
E R ROR 9 0 d The number of mounted heads is 0
• When displaying again, contact your local
NO H E A D S E L E C T (zero).
distributor, our sales office, or service
center.

E R ROR 9 1 0 The ambient temperature is out of the

E N V I RONME N T T EMP ( L O ) usable temperature range (too low).
• Adjust the ambient temperature of the
installation place.
E R ROR 9 1 1 The ambient temperature is out of the
E N V I RONME N T T EMP ( H I ) usable temperature range (too high).

SYSTEM HALT

Message Solution
Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
S Y S T EM H A L T
Check the number and contact your local distributor, our sales office, or service center.
0 0 0 : ME S S A G E
(“000” is the error No.)

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 Chapter 6
Appendix

This chapter
contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine.

Specifications ..................................................................................6-2
Machine specifications ....................................................................6-2
Ink specifications .............................................................................6-3
Setting orders depending on ink type ..............................................6-4
Setting orders of ink bottles .............................................................6-4
Sheet for inquiry ..............................................................................6-5
Warning labels .................................................................................6-6
Function Flowchart ..........................................................................6-8
Specifications
Machine specifications

Item Specifications
Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads
Print head
Specification 6 heads: 3-layered staggered arrangement in 2-line
600x600 : Bi/Uni 4/8/16 pass
4 colors
Printing mode 600x900 : Bi/Uni 6/12/24 pass
(scan x feed) 600x600 : Bi/Uni 8/16/32 pass
6 colors or more
600x900 : Bi/Uni 12/24/48 pass
Usable inks Dedicated UV curable in (Y, M, C, K, W, Cl, PR(Primer))
Supplying 1L x 8 bottles (For 4-color, UISS switching is available, for 6-color, UISS
Ink supply
switching is available only for Y, K.)
Capacity of ink 4 colors 1L-bottle x 2 for each color
bottle 6 colors M, C: 2 liter bottle x 2 for each color Others: 1 liter bottle x 1 for each color
Size 2140mmx3210mm (84.3nx126.4in)
Usable media
Thickness 50mm or more (2.0in or more)
Max. printing width 2100mmx3100mm (82.7inx122.0in)
Whichever the larger one of ± 0.3 mm or ± 0.3 % of the designated
Absolute accuracy
Distance accu- (Whichever the larger one of ± 0.01 in or ± 0.3 % of the designated)
racy Whichever the larger one of ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.1 % of the designated
Reproducibility
(Whichever the larger one of ± 0.007 in or ± 0.1 % of the designated)
Perpendicularity ± 0.5 mm / 500 mm (± 0.02 in / 19.7 in)
1.2mm to 3mm (media thickness automatic recognition)
Head height adjustment
(0.05in to 0.12in (media thickness automatic recognition))
Media absorption Absorption fixing with vacuum unit
UV LED lamp fitting (mounted on carriage)
UV unit
UV power is mounted in the main body.
Waste ink tank Bottle type (3,200 cc)/ Detected by sensor
Interface USB 2.0
Command MRL- III
during standby Less than 60 dB
Noise
At operation *1 Less than 79 dB
VCCI-Class A, FCC-Class A, UL 60950, CE Marking (EMC,Low Voltage Direc-
Safety Standard
tive,Machinery Directive), CB Report, RoHS
Power AC200 - 240 ± 10% , 50/60Hz ± 1Hz , 20A or less
Power consumption 2400W or less
Available temp. 15 °C to 30 °C (59°F to 86°F)
Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation)
Recomended
Guaranteed temp. 18 °C to 25 °C (64.4°F to 77°F)
Environment
Temperature change ± 10 °C / h or less (± 50 °F / h or less)
Dust 0.15mg/m3 (Equivalent to normal office level)
Printer main unit 1353 kg (2982.9 lb)
Weight External ink supply
40 kg (88.2lb)
unit

Printer main unit 4100 mm(W) x 4462 mm(D) x 1490mm(H)　(Including projection)

Outside dimen- (161.4 in(W) x 175.7 in(D) x 58.7 in(H)　(Including projection))
sions External ink supply 775 mm(W) x 455mm(D) x 900mm(H)
unit (30.5 in(W) x 17.9 in(D) x 35.4 in(H))
*1. 77.6db(A), Operation condition: High-speed scanning, Blower is strong
Method: According to clause 1.7.4.2 of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

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 Specifications

Ink specifications

Item Specifications
Supply 1L Ink bottle
Black ink
Cyan ink
Magenta ink
Color Yellow ink
White ink
Clear ink
Primer
Ink capacity 1 liter
The period is printed on the ink bottle.
Shelf life
Within three months after opening the package even in the available period.
1 to 40˚C (Storage at temperature of 40˚C is permitted within a month.)
Storage
(33.8 to 104˚F (Storage at temperature of 104˚F is permitted within a month.))
Storage tempera- 1 to 60˚C (Storage at temperature of 60˚C is only permitted within 120 hours, and
ture at temperature of 40˚C is permitted within a month.)
Transportation
(33.8 to 140˚F (Storage at temperature of 140˚F is only permitted within 120
hours, and at temperature of 104˚F is permitted within a month.))

 Do not disassemble the ink bottle or refill/ add ink other than ink specified by our company.
 Ink could freeze if kept in a cold place for an extended period.
• If the ink freezes, thaw it at room temperature (25°C) spending more than three hours before
use.However, when you use the frozen ink, the printing quality becomes degraded due to altered
ink. Store ink in the environment where ink may not freeze.

Appendix

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6-3
Setting orders depending on ink type
The setting value and the setting orders of the ink bottles differ depending on the ink type you use.

Setting orders of ink bottles

The orders of ink bottles set in the ink station differ depending on the ink set you use.

• Set the ink bottle aligning with the label pasted on the top Label
surface of the ink cover.

4-colors ink set 6-colors ink set

Y Y
Y K W or
Special color
K
K W or
Special color

C C
C C
M M
M M

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Sheet for inquiry
Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine.
Fill in the following necessary items, and then fax the sheet to our sales office.

Company name

Person in charge

Telephone number

machine model

Operating OS

Machine information *1

Error message

Contents of inquiry

Appendix

*1. Refer to "Confirming Machine information" of "Convenient using" then fill in necessary information. ( P.3-34)
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6-5
Warning labels
Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels.
If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales
office.

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 Warning labels

1:Reorder .M909381 2:Reorder .M903330

ᵵᵟᵰᵬᵳᵬᵥ

3:Reorder .M906310 4:Reorder .M906115

5:Reorder .M904325 6:Reorder .M903226

7:Reorder .M905980 8:Reorder .M906311

9:Reorder .M902663 10:Reorder .M909385 Appendix

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6-7
Function Flowchart
< L OC A L >
WH I D T H : * * * * mm

OR I G I N S E T U P OR I G I N S E T U P
0.0 - - - - * * OR I G I N * *

OR I G I N S E T U P OR I G I N S E T U P
Z H E I GH T = * * . * mm * * Z H E I GH T * *
1.5 to 50.0
Recovery ON / OFF setting: In the case of ON
T ES T PR I NT T ES T PR I NT
( F EED D I R . ) [ ENT ] NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y : ON
FEED DIR., SCAN DIR. ON/ OFF

C L E A N I NG SE L ECT HEAD
NORMA L [ ENT ] - 12
NORMAL/SOFT/HARD

C A RR I AGE OU T MOV E POS I T I ON

[ ENT ] : S T A T I ON MA I N T .

DA T A C L EAR * * DARA C L EAR * *

[ ENT ]

F E E D COMP . F E E D COMP .
[ ENT ] PR I NT [ ENT ]

DROP . POS c o r r e c t DROP . POS c o r r e c t

[ ENT ] : Y 300dp i
Y300dpi, Y600dpi, Y900dpi,
Y1200dpi

LH - 1 0 0 MMCC Y Y K K I NK I C CAN ‘ T READ

R EMA I N 99999999 MMCC Y Y K K

To P.6-10

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 Function Flowchart

OR I G I N S E T U P OR I G I N S E T U P
H E A D GA P = * . * mm ME D I A t = * . * mm

* * P R I N T I NG * *
P L E A S E WA I T

* * C L E A N I NG * *
P L E A S E WA I T

C A RR I AGE OU T
COMP L E T E D [ ENT ]

* * P R I N T I NG * * F E E D COMP .
P L E A S E WA I T = 0
-255 to 255

DROP . POS c o r r e c t * * P R I N T I NG * * P A T T E RN 1
PR I N T [ ENT ] P L E A S E WA I T = 0.0
-40 to 40

P A T T E RN 2
= 0.0
-40 to 40
Appendix

WA RN I NG H E A D GA P . ME D I A T H I C K N E S S
R e p l a c e a W I P E R [ MN T ] = 1 . 2 mm = 1 0 . 2 mm

SER I A L N o . J FX5 0 0 - 2 1 3 1 V1 . 0 0 MA I N P C B EP L *
: ******** MR L - I I I V1 . 5 0
* : EPL or EPL2.

R E COV E R Y NO Z Z L E : * H1 - A : * * No . 1 - 5 H1 - B : * * No . 1 - 5

6
CON F I RM D E T A I L S [ MN T ] 001 / 00x / - - - / - - - / - - - 001 / 00x / - - - / - - - / - - -
When there is no recovery, it is not displayed.

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 From P.6-8

F UNC T I ON V I EW * * * * mm * * MOV I NG NOW* *

V I EW [ EN T ] S T ART [ ENT ] P L E A S E WA I T

V I EW * * * * mm S E T V I EW POS
S E T V I EW POS [ ENT ] = * * * * mm

F UNC T I ON H E A D H E I GH T ME D I A T H I C K N E S S
H E A D H E I GH T [ EN T ] ME D I A T H I C K N E S S [ E N T ] = * * . * mm
0.0 to 50.0mm

H E A D H E I GH T * * MOV I NG NOW* *
T H I C K N E S S CH E C K [ E N T ] P L E A S E WA I T

H E A D H E I GH T H E A D GA P
H E A D GA P [ ENT ] = * . * mm
1.0 to 3.0mm

F UNC T I ON OR I G I N * * * * mm OR I G I N * * * * mm
OR I G I N [ EN T ] SE L ECT : * OF F SE T * OF F S : * * * * mm
X OFFSET/Y OFFSET

F UNC T I ON SE TUP F E E D COMP .

SE TUP [ EN T ] F E E D COMP . [ ENT ] PR I NT [ ENT ]

SE TUP DROP . POS c o r r e c t

DROP . POS c o r r e c t [ E N T ] : Y 300dp i
Y300dpi, Y600dpi, Y900dpi,
Y1200dpi

SE TUP L OG I C A L S E E K
L OG I C A L S E E K [ ENT ] : HOS T
HOST/ON/OFF

SE TUP OV E R P R I N T
OV E R P R I N T [ ENT ] = HOS T
HOST / 1 to 9

To P.6-12 To P.6-12

6-10
 Function Flowchart

ME D I A T H I C K N E S S
P L E A S E WA I T

T H I C K N E S S CH E C K T H I C K N E S S CH E C K T H I C K N E S S CH E C K
CH E C K S T A R T [ ENT ] * * CH E C K I NG * * ** . * : en t

* * P R I N T I NG * * F E E D COMP .
P L E A S E WA I T = 0
-255 to 255

DROP . POS c o r r e c t * * P R I N T I NG * * P A T T E RN 1
PR I N T [ ENT ] P L E A S E WA I T = 0.0
-40 to 40

P A T T E RN 2
= 0.0
-40 to 40
Appendix

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 From P.6-10 From P.6-10

SE TUP U V MOD E PATTERN

U V MOD E [ ENT ] : P A T T E RN
PATTERN / CONTROL

CONTROL

SE TUP RE F RE SH
RE FRESH [ ENT ] : HOS T
HOST/Lv.3 to Lv.0

SE TUP WOR K CH A NGE

WOR K CH A NGE [ ENT ] WOR K CH A NGE : ON
OFF/ON

SE TUP I ON I Z E R
I ON I Z E R [ ENT ] : ON
OFF/ON

SE TUP V A CUUM
V A CUUM [ ENT ] : S T A ND A RD
WEAK/STANDARD/STRONG

SE TUP MA P S
MA P S [ ENT ] : MA P S 2

MA P S
: MA P S 1

MA P S
: OF F

To P.6-14 To P.6-14

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 Function Flowchart

U V MOD E HOST U V MOD E

: HOS T L I GH T A D J U S T : 0%
HOST / MANUAL -50 to +50%

U V MOD E U V MOD E
MANUAL P A T T E RN : 1 L EVE L : : 10
Pattern 1 to 7, NOPRINT 1 to 10

When “PRINT” is selected

U V MOD E U V MOD E U V MOD E
UV CTR L AREA : FU L L UV 1 I NS I DE : 0 mm U V 1 OU T S I D E : 0 mm
PRINT / FULL 0 to 80mm 0 to 245mm

U V MOD E U V MOD E
UV 2 I NS I DE : 0 mm U V 2 OU T S I D E : 0 mm
0 to 80mm 0 to 245mm

WOR K CH A NGE
V A CUUM : ON
OFF/ON

MA P S 2
: AU TO

Ink set: 4-color + special color

MA P S 2 CO L OR > < SO F T .
: MA NU A L P A T T E RN : 1 P A T T E RN : 1

CO L OR > < SO F T .
Appendix

PR I NT SPEED AD J US T SMOO T H I NG Λ V . : 1 0 0% SMOO T H I NG Λ V . : 1 0 0%

= 0%
AUTO/ 5 to 100% AUTO/ 5 to 100%
-50% to +50%

Ink set: 4-color

MA P S 2
P A T T E RN : 1

MA P S 2
SMOO T H I NG Λ V . : 1 0 0%
AUTO/ 5 to 100%
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6-13
 From P.6-12 From P.6-12

SE TUP A U T O C L E A N I NG
A U T O C L E A N I NG [ ENT ] : OF F
OFF/ON

SE TUP I N T E R V A L W I P I NG
I N T E R V A L W I P I NG [ E N T ] : OF F

I N T E R V A L W I P I NG
: P AGE

I N T E R V A L W I P I NG
: T I ME

SE TUP S t a n d b y Sw i t c h o v e r T I M
I NK HEA T ER [ ENT ] 5m i n
NONE/ 0 to 60min

F UNC T I ON MA I N T E N A NC E S T A T I ON
MA I N T E N A NC E [ EN T ] S T A T I ON [ ENT ] C A RR I AGE OU T [ ENT ]

S T A T I ON
NO Z Z L E WA S H [ ENT ]

S T A T I ON
D I SWA Y WA S H [ ENT ]

S T A T I ON
CU S T OD Y WA S H [ ENT ]

To P.6-16 To P.6-16

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 Function Flowchart

A U T O C L E A N I NG I NT ERVA L TYPE
: L E NG T H = 10page : SO F T
PAGE PAGE : 1 to 1000pages NORMAL /SOFT/HARD

I NT ERV A L
= 1page
1 to 100 pages

I NT ERV A L
= 3m i n
3 to 50 min

MOV E POS I T I ON C A RR I AGE OU T

To Local after initializing
: S T A T I ON MA I N T . COMP L E T E D [ EN T ]
STATION MAINT. / HEAD MAINT.

W I P E R C L E A N I NG C A P C L E A N I NG F i l l t he l i qu i d
COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ] COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ] COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ]

L E A V I NG T I ME
= 1m i n
1 to 99 min

W I P E R C L E A N I NG
COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ]
Appendix

W I P E R C L E A N I NG C A P C L E A N I NG F i l l t he l i qu i d
COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ] COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ] COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) [ E N T ]

L E A V I NG T I ME * * C L E A N I NG * *
= 1m i n P L E A S E WA I T
1 to 99 min

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MA I N T E N A NC E NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y
NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y [ E N T ] : PR I NT [ ENT ]

NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y
: ENTRY [ ENT ]

NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y
: C L EAR [ ENT ]

NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y
: CON F I RM ME NU

MA I N T E N A NC E I ON A N T I S T A T I C
I ON A N T I S T A T I C [ E N T ] S T A R T POS : 4 0 0 mm
400 to 3100 mm

MA I N T E N A NC E A U T O MA I N T .
A U T O MA I N T . [ ENT ] RE F RE SH [ ENT ]

A U T O MA I N T .
C L E A N I NG [ ENT ]

MA I N T E N A NC E P R E S S UR E A D J U S T
P R E S S UR E A D J U S T [ E N T ] : N EGA T I V E
NEGATIVE / POSITIVE

MA I N T E N A NC E SE L ECT SUB T ANK

SUB T ANK [ ENT ] : 12345678
: Select subtank
: Select whether you perform
maintenance or not.

To P.6-18 To P.6-18

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S E L ECT HEAD NO Z Z L E R E COV E R Y * * P R I N T I NG * *

: H1 - 2 PR I NT [ EN T ] P L E A S E WA I T
H1-2/H3-4/H5-6

S E L ECT HEAD S E L E C T NO Z Z L E H1 - A
: H1 - 2 : H1 - A No . 1 : 0 0 1
H1-2/H3-4/H5-6 OFF / 1 to 320

S E L ECT HEAD S E L E C T C L E A R NO Z Z L E H 1 - A C L EAR ?

: H1 - 2 : H1 - A E X E CU T E [ ENT ]
H1-2/H3-4/H5-6

CON F I RM ME NU
: OF F
ON/ OFF

I ON A N T I S T A T I C I ON A N T I S T A T I C I ON A N T I S T A T I C
F E E D L E N : 4 0 0 mm F E ED SP EED : 1 3 0m / s T R Y T I ME S : 3
1 to 2800 mm 1 to 130m/s 1 to 99

I ON A N T I STAT I C * * ANT I S T A T I C * *
S T ART [ ENT ] P L E A S E WA I T

RE F RESH
: Lv . 1
Lv.1 to Lv.3

C L E A N I NG TYPE
: OF F : SO F T
Lv.1 to Lv.3 NORMAL / SOFT / HARD

Op e n T h r o t t l e V a l v e ** A D J U S T I NG * * P R E S S UR E
COMP L E T E D [ ENT ] P L E A S E WA I T = 0 . 00 kPa
Appendix

P L E A S E WA I T

SUB T ANK * * F I L L UP * * * * C L E A N I NG * *
E X E CU T E [ ENT ] P L E A S E WA I T P L E A S E WA I T

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MA I N T E N A NC E SE L ECT SUB T ANK

A I R PG [ ENT ] 1 < > 2

MA I N T E N A NC E SE L ECT SUB T ANK

HEAD F I L L UP [ ENT ] : 12______ [ ENT ]

To P.6-20

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MOV I NG NOW A I R PG A I R PG
P L E A S E WA I T S E T T H E T OO L [ ENT ] S T ART [ ENT ]

P L E A S E WA I T R EMOV E T H E T OO L ** F I L L UP / SUB T ANK **

COMP L E T E D [ EN T ] P L E A S E WA I T

A I R PG MOV I NG NOW A I R PG
E ND < > RE T RY P L E A S E WA I T E ND < > CON T I NU E

* * C L E A N I NG * *
P L E A S E WA I T

MOV I NG NOW * * F I L L UP * * HEAD F I L L UP

P L E A S E WA I T P L E A S E WA I T E ND < > RE TRY

Appendix

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F UNC T I ON MA CH I N E S E T U P AUTO P o w e r -of f

MA CH I N E S E T U P [ EN T ] AUTO P o w e r - o f f [ ENT ] = 3 0m i n
none/ 10 to 600min

MA CH I N E S E T U P T I ME
T I ME [ ENT ] 2012 . 10 . 05 21 : 36 : 00

MA CH I N E S E T U P T EMP .
UN I T [ ENT ] : °C
°C / °F

MA CH I N E S E T U P KEY BUZ Z ER
K E Y BUZ Z ER [ ENT ] : ON
ON / OFF

MA CH I N E S E T U P L A NGU AGE
L A NGU AGE [ ENT ] : Eng l i s h
English / ニホ ン ゴ

MA CH I N E S E T U P R E S E T A L L S E T T I NG
RESE T [ ENT ] OK ? [ ENT ]

F UNC T I ON I N F ORMA T I ON W I P I NG
I N F ORMA T I ON [ EN T ] U S AGE [ ENT ] = 0

I N F ORMA T I ON J FX5 0 0 - 2 1 3 1 V1 . 00
V E R S I ON [ ENT ] MR L - I I I V1 . 50

I N F ORMA T I ON I n k REP L . R e p o r t
I n k REP L . R e p o r t [ ENT ] PR I NT [ ENT ]

I N F ORMA T I ON L I ST
L I ST [ ENT ] PR I NT [ ENT ]

I N F ORMA T I ON [ 00000 ]
E RROR H I S T OR Y [ ENT ] 2014 / 9 / 9 10 : 13 : 10

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L E NG T H
: mm
mm / inch

RESE T
Settings are initialized
E X E CU T E [ ENT ]

P R I N T L E NG T H PR I NT AREA U S E T I ME
= 0m = 0m 2 = 0h

U V L AMP 1 : L ED A U V L AMP 2 : L ED A
= 0h = 0h

MA I N P C B EPL *

* : EPL or EPL2.
Appendix

P L E A S E WA I T
* * P R I N T I NG * *

P L E A S E WA I T
* * P R I N T I NG * *

E RROR 1 2 a

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