Mimaki UJF-3042FX User guide

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MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

https://mimaki.com/

D202217-21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTION ......................................................................... vi

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY........................................vi

Requests ..........................................................................vi

FCC Statement (USA)......................................................vi

Interference to televisions and radios...............................vi

CDRH REGULATION......................................................vii

Foreword .........................................................................viii

On this operation manual ...............................................viii

For safe operation ............................................................ ix

Symbols............................................................................ix

Position of the warning label............................................ xv

How to Read This Operation Manual .............................xvii

CHAPTER 1 Before Use

Installing the machine..............................................1-2

Where to install the machine......................................1-2

Moving this machine ..................................................1-3

Configuration and Function .....................................1-4

Front...........................................................................1-4

Rear ...........................................................................1-4

Operation Panel.........................................................1-5

Carriage .....................................................................1-6

EMERGENCY SWITCH.............................................1-6

Connecting the cables.............................................1-7

Connecting the USB2.0 interface cable.....................1-7

Connecting the power cable.......................................1-7

Setting of ink cartridge.............................................1-8

Kinds of ink that can be used.....................................1-8

About Media ..........................................................1-10

The sizes of media that can be used .......................1-10

Precautions in handling the media...........................1-10

Menu mode ...........................................................1-11

CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations

Operation flow .........................................................2-2

Turning the power ON.............................................2-3

Setting the media ....................................................2-4

Set the media in another method...............................2-5

Test drawing............................................................2-6

Execution of head cleaning .....................................2-8

Drawing an image from source data........................2-9

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Starting the drawing operation...................................2-9

Interruption of drawing.............................................2-10

Checking drawing data that is being received or has been

received...................................................................2-10

When [! WORK High] is displayed........................... 2-11

If you open the cover during drawing ......................2-11

Turning the power OFF......................................... 2-12

CHAPTER 3 Useful Function

Changing origin....................................................... 3-2

Changing origin with JOG keys.................................3-2

Changing origin with FUNCTION menu ....................3-3

Setting the Head Height.......................................... 3-4

Setting the media thickness.......................................3-4

Setting the head gap .................................................3-5

Setting the table height..............................................3-6

Gap check .................................................................3-7

Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes. 3-8

Other useful functions........................................... 3-10

Data clear................................................................3-10

Displaying information of this machine....................3-10

Proceed with drawing that you suspended..............3-11

Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not

be improved ...................................................................... 3-12

Checking ink landing displacement.........................3-14

Various settings .................................................... 3-15

Setting the print method ..........................................3-15

Setting the mode of the LED UV .............................3-16

Increasing cumulative UV irradiation when the number of

passes is low...........................................................3-17

Setting of priority......................................................3-18

Setting the mode of the fan mode ...........................3-19

Setting the work change..........................................3-20

Setting the ink weight ..............................................3-21

Changing language display on the screen ..............3-22

Output the setting list...............................................3-23

Displaying machine information............................... 3-24

Other useful settings................................................3-26

Initializing settings ...................................................3-27

Setting time..............................................................3-28

Setting mm/ inch......................................................3-29

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Setting weight of the empty cartridge.......................3-30

Setting Key buzzer...................................................3-31

Setting radiator pump...............................................3-32

Setting the flushing level before printing..................3-33

CHAPTER 4 Maintenance

Routine maintenance...............................................4-2

When this machine is left unused for a long time.......4-2

Precautions in cleaning..............................................4-2

Cleaning exterior surfaces .........................................4-3

Cleaning the table......................................................4-3

Ink cartridge.............................................................4-4

Replacing with a new ink cartridge.............................4-4

Setting the ink set.......................................................4-5

Ink cartridge trouble ...................................................4-8

Shaking the white ink cartridge..................................4-9

600ml Ink cartridge................................................4-10

Registering the case weight.....................................4-10

Registering the cartridge weight...............................4-11

Registering the cartridge weight (After LVL LOW / LVL

END) ........................................................................4-12

Avoiding dripping of ink droplet at printing.............4-13

When the waste ink is full......................................4-15

Disposing of the ink in the waste ink tank................4-15

Disposing of the waste ink in the wiper bottle..........4-17

Replacing the Filter................................................4-19

Washing the Nozzle...............................................4-21

Wash the ink discharge passage...........................4-23

When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUS-

TODY WASH)........................................................4-25

Washing the Head.................................................4-27

Perform ink filling...................................................4-29

Setting nozzle face cleaning time..........................4-30

Regular maintenance for white ink........................4-31

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Cleaning of wiper...................................................4-33

Refilling antifreeze mixed water.............................4-35

Refilling antifreeze mixed water...............................4-36

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CHAPTER 5 In Case of Trouble

Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble.............. 5-2

The machine cannot be energized............................5-2

The machine cannot perform printing........................5-2

If image quality declines............................................5-3

Resolving nozzle clogging.........................................5-3

When the ink leakage occurs ....................................5-3

Troubles for which error messages are given on the

LCD......................................................................... 5-4

Warning Message......................................................5-4

Error message...........................................................5-6

CHAPTER 6 Appendix

Specifications.......................................................... 6-2

Basic unit specifications ............................................6-2

Specifications for ink..................................................6-3

Function Flowchart.................................................. 6-5

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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, INCIDNETAL 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 cause 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 device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded. To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential for the connection of this machine.

Interference to televisions and radios

The product described in this manual generates low radio wave s while it is in operation. T he 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 radios and televisions. The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off the power switch 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 direction of the receiving antenna or the feeder of your radio/television.

• Move the receiver away from the product.

• Plug the power cord of this machine into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected to the television set or radio.

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CAUTION

CDRH REGULATION

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Implement regulations for laser products. The sentence of “This product complies with 21 CFR chapter I and subchapter J” indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and is labeled on the product when marketed in the United States. This Model is equivalent to Class II laser device according to CDRH Regulation.

This product complies with 21 CFR chapter I and subchapter J

• Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may results in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Foreword

Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI "UJF-3042FX" model of UV ink jet printer. UV Inkjet Printer UJF-3042FX uses ultraviolet ray curing ink (UV ink). Read this Operation Manual carefully and make the most effective use of your printer.

On this operation manual

• This Operation Manual describes the operation and maintenance of Model UJF-3042FX Color Ink Jet Printer (hereinafter referred to as the machine).

• Please read and fully understand this Operation Manual before putting the machine into service. It is also necessary to keep this Operation Manual on hand.

• Make arrangements to deliver this Operation Manual to the person in charge of the operation of this machine.

• 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.

• In the case where this Operation Manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by fire or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation Manual from our office.

• You can also download the latest operation manual from our website.

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Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

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For safe operation

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

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.

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 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

(the sign shown at left warns of hazardous voltage) is shown in the triangle.

The symbol “ " indicates that the action shown is prohibited. A sign representing a prohibited action (the sign shown at left prohibits disassembly) is shown in or around the circle.

The symbol “ " indicates that the action shown must be taken without fail or the instructions must be observed without fail. A sign representing a particular instruction (the sign shown at left

instructs to unplug the cable from the wall outlet) is shown in the circle.

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• Be sure to setup the appropriate a ir-moving system in ca se of using this machi ne in a closed room or a room with bad ventilation.

Cautions for constructing exhaust outlet

Please observe the following cautions to avoid breakdown of this machine.

(1) The opening area of the exhaust outlet requires more than half of the duct entrance area. (2) If mounting a valve on the exhaust outlet, be sure to open the valve when using the machine.

• 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 the machine.

• When cleaning the in k station or the head, be sure to wear the suppli ed gogg le and gloves si nce you may ge t ink or cleaning solution in your eyes.

• If anyone swallows ink or cleaning solution in mistake, get the person to vomit and see a doctor imme diately. Do not let him or her swallow the vomit. Then, refer SDS about the inquiry.

• If you inhale a lot of vapo r and feel bad, immediately move to a location of fresh air and then keep yoursel f warm and quiet. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

• Discard the waste ink according to the local regulations of the area that this machine is used.

Never do the following

WARNING

Do not disassemble or remodel the machine Handling of ink cartridges

• Never disassemble or remodel this machine and the ink cartridge. Disassembling or remodeling any of them will result in electric shocks or breakdown of this machine.

Do not use this machine in damp places

• Avoid damp environment to use this machine. Do not splash water onto this machine. High humidity or water will give rise to fire, electric shocks or breakdown of this machine.

Abnormal event occurs

• If the machine is used under an abnormal condition where the machine produces smoke or unpleasant smell, fire or electric shocks can result. Be sure to turn off the power switch immediately and detach the plug from the receptacle. Check first to be sure that the machine no longer produces smoke, and contact a distributor in your district for repair.

• Never repair your machine by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.

• Some of the ingredients (UV Curing initiator) have toxic consequences to aquatic life. Avoid leak into water system or sewage containing water.

• Store ink cartridges and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the reach of children.

• If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immed iately wash it off with detergent or water. If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water, and then consult a doctor as soon as possible.

• In case of ink leakage, plea se turn off the main power, unplug the power cable and contact our service office or distributor.

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Wearing protective devices

• When cleaning the suction nozzle, which may scatter ink, be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves, or ink and cleaning solution might enter your eyes or ink and clean ing solution pu t on your ha nds mig ht make yo ur ha nds rough.

Power supply and voltage

• Use this machine with indicated power spec ifications. Be sure to connect the power cable plug to the grounded outlet, or it may cause fire or electric 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.

• 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 bre aker and disconnecting the power plug.

• If LED UV has been damaged, you should replace the LED UV that has reached or has past its rating life.

• The main power circuit breaker should be set ON only by personnel with sufficient knowledge about operati ons of this machine.

• Do not touch the lamp with bare hands while lighting or right after the lamp off to avoid from burn injury.

Handling of the antifreeze liquid

• Use the exclusive antifreeze liquid, or the cooli ng device may be damaged.

• If the antifreeze liquid or mixed soft water wi th antifreeze l iqu id gets on th e skin or cl othes, immedia tely wash i t off with soap. If you get the antifreeze liquid in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

• Before using the antifreeze liquid, be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• If you swallowed the antifreeze liquid accide ntally, try to get to vomit, and then consult a doctor as soon as possible.

• Discard the waste antifree ze liquid or used mixed soft water with antifreeze liquid as follows; Absorb in a sawdust or waste cloth, then incinerate it.

• Entrust to an industrial waste disposal contractor, clarifying their contents.

• Avoid causing ignition with static electricity, impact spark and so on.

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

For safe operation

WARNING

Handling of the power cable

• Use a power cable attached to this machine.

• Take care not to damage, break or work on the power cable. If a heavy things are put on the power cable, heated or drawn, the power cable can break to cause fire or electric shocks.

Handling of LED UV

• Do not use the LED UV in an ambience with a possibility of catching fire (gasoline, comb ustible gas spray, thinner, lacquer , powder dust, etc.). In addition, do not put paper or cloth near or on the LED UV, or it may cause fire, or it may cause electrical shock.

Keep children away

• Keep children away from this machine.

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Precautions for use

CAUTION

Protection against dust Periodic exchange parts

• It is strongly recommended to use the machine in a room that is not dusty. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when in bad environment.

• When leaving the work place after the working hours, be sure to remove media from the printer.If any media is left on the printer, dust can put on it.

• Store media not to put dust on it. Wiping dust off the media, dust will be put on the media due to static electricity .

• Due to the dust on the head, ink drops will fall down on the media during printing. If so, be sure to clean up the head. ( P.2-8)

Adjusting the level

Handling of cleaning solution

Warning labels Handling the antifreeze liquid

• Warning labels are adhered on this machine. Be sure to fully understand the warnings given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning 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.

Ink cartridges

• If the ink cartridge is moved from a cold pla ce to a warm place, leave it in a place of use for three hours or more and use it.

• Open the ink cartridge just before installing. Leaving it open for a long time will cause abnormal printing.

• Be sure to store ink cartridges in a cold and dark place.

• Once the ink opened, be sure to use ink up early. The ink passed for a long time after opening the cartridge will lower the printing quality.

UV light Hot parts

• A little UV light spills around the LED UV unit. UV light applied to your skin might cause inflammation and/or skin cancer. Even weak UV light causing no inflammation may lead to chronic disorders by repeated exposure. Avoid applying UV light to your skin and eyes.

• Impairment of eyes caused by UV light may be acute disorders, pain in eyes, tearing, chronic disorders, cataract, etc. When using this machine, protect your body such as gloves, long-sleeve cloth, light-resistant mask, attached light-resistant glasses, etc.

• There are some parts which must be periodically replaced. Contract with distributors or dealers for maintenance.

• Keep this machine hori zontal.

• Be sure to store the cleaning solution in a cold and dark place. Store the cleaning solution in a place that is out of the reach of children.

• Be sure to store the antifreeze liquid in a cold and dark place.

• Store the antifreeze liquid in a place that is ou t of the reach of children.

• Using other than exclusive ink will break this machine. In this case, repairing of this machine is your responsibility.

• Never refill the ink cartridge with ink.

• Do not pound the ink cartridge nor shake it violently. If so, ink may leak out of the cartridge.

• The LED UV and the interior of the UV irradiation device will have a very high temperature. When carrying out maintenance, wait until the temperature has been sufficiently lowered after the lamp is turned OFF.

• When it is unavoidable to touch hot parts, be sure to wear heat-insulating gloves to protect your hands.

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Notes on LED UV

• When handling the glass on the bottom of the LED UV unit, be sure to wear the gloves attached and never touch them with bare hands. Or the UV ink curing level may significantly lower. If the glass becomes dirty, wipe it with clean gauze moistened with alcohol. (Do not use alcohol for cleaning the exterior cover, or the paint will peel off.)

• The LED UV performance and service life are sign ificantly affected by the UV irradiation and UV power supply units used. Never use those UV devices other than those recommended by Mimaki. We would take no responsibility for any troubles caused through the use of a UV devices not recommended by Mimaki.

Cleaning

• After using this machine long time, foreign materials and dust may be gathered on the conductive and insulating parts, causing electric leakage. Periodically clean such parts.

• For cleaning, do not use compresse d air because it scatters foreign materials and dust, which may cause malfunctions when put inside the conductive parts. Be sure to use vacuum cleaner to vacuum off foreign materials and dust.

• Do not use the machine in a place where there is a possibility of being wet, or electricity may leak.

• Electrical leakage may lead to electrical shock of personnel or fire.

• To prevent accidents, be sure to carry out periodic inspections and replace periodic replacement parts.

Firing and smoking

• Touching hot parts such as the LED UV with combustible materials may cause firing and/or smoking. Leaving combustible materials under the LED UV unit for a couple of minutes may also cause firing and/or smoking.

• After this machine is used long time, foreign materials or dust gathered may cause electrical leakage, or insulation deterioration may cause firing and/or smoking. Periodically clean this machine and replace the deteriorated parts after the insulation resistance.

• After this machine is used long time, screws or others on the cond uctive parts may be loosened, causing firing and/or smoking. Periodically tighten the screws.

• If abnormalities such as a strange odor, a smoking or a spark burn occurred, turn the power off and call our office immediately.

Laser Module

• The printer incorporates a laser module. The laser module is evaluates as Class 1 Laser Products.

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of p rocedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Laser Diode 655 - 660nm, max. 10mW Maximum output : 0.12 mW IEC60825-1: 2007

For safe operation

CAUTION

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Precautions for installation

CAUTION

A place exposed to direct sunlight

A place that vibrates

A place that is not horizontal

A place exposed to direct air blow from air conditioner, etc.

A place where temperature and humidity varies significantly

•Use the machine under the following environment. Operating environment :

20 ～ 35 ℃ (68 to 95 F) 35 ～ 65% (Rh)

Around a place where fire is used

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Position of the warning label

Warning labels are adhered on this machine. Be sure to fully understand the warnings given on the labels. In the case where any of the warning 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.

Position of the warning label

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Order No. Label Order No. Label

(1) M907328 (7) M901549

(2) M904325 (8) M905980

(3) M904813

(4) M903226

(5) M907327 (9) M902535

(6) M903330

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How to Read This Operation Manual

This explains the outline of functions.

These are what we want you to know in advance.

These are the number of operation procedures.

This shows the display panel.

Page number

enclose shows the buttons in a sentence.

This manual provides the explanation about the displayed characters and used keys on the “Display Panel” in addition to the operation procedures. Proceed operations confirming them while using.

How to Read This Operation Manual

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CHAPTER 1

Before Use

This chapter describes the parts name and setting procedures before use.

Installing the machine......................................................... 1-2

Where to install the machine .......................................................1-2

Moving this machine ...................................................................1-3

Configuration and Function................................................ 1-4

Front ...........................................................................................1-4

Rear ............................................................................................1-4

Operation Panel ..........................................................................1-5

Carriage ......................................................................................1-6

EMERGENCY SWITCH ..............................................................1-6

Connecting the cables......................................................... 1-7

Connecting the USB2.0 interface cable ......................................1-7

Connecting the power cable .......................................................1-7

Setting of ink cartridge........................................................ 1-8

Kinds of ink that can be used ......................................................1-8

About Media ....................................................................... 1-10

The sizes of media that can be used ........................................1-10

Precautions in handling the media ............................................1-10

Menu mode......................................................................... 1-11

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Installing the machine

500 mm or more (19.7 in or more)

1800 mm or more

(70.9 in or more)

2090 mm or more

(82.3 in or more)

500 mm or more (19.7 in or more)

300 mm or more

(11.8 in

more)

300 mm or more

(11.8 in

more)

Where to install the machine

Secure sufficient space for installation before assembling this machine. Decide the place considering the size of the machine and a space required for drawing.

Width Depth Height Total Weight

1200 mm (47.5 in) 1090 mm (42.9 in) 770mm (30.3 in) Approx.113 kg (249.1 lb)

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Installing the machine

Handles for transporting

Moving this machine

Move this machine as follows when this machine is required to move on the step-free same floor.

• When moving this machine, take care not to give a significant impact on it.

• When moving this machine, keep it as flatly as possible. Do not move it on its side. It may cause machine failure.

• Before moving this machine, install the handles for transporting. (two places) Insert the handles into this machine, and fix them tightening screws.

Before Use

• For safety, be sure to work it with more than 4 people.

• Do not push the cover to move this machine since the cover may be deformed. Be sure to hold the handles for transporting when moving the machine.

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Configuration and Function

Ink station

Insert ink cartridges here.( P.1-8)

Table ( P.2-4)

Set media on it. There are absorbing holes on the table so that media is absorbed when vacuum is ON.

Operation Panel ( P .1-5)

Operation keys for setting the machine, and a display to display operation items are placed.

Power button

Turn ON/OFF the power of this machine instead of the power switch of main body. ( P.2-3, P.2-12)

Y-bar

Moves on the table at drawing.

Carriage ( P.1-6)

Unusable (used for maintenance)

Main power switch

Turn ON/OFF the power of the machine.

USB socket

Connect USB interface cable.

Front

Rear

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Operation Panel

Display

Displays state of the machine, setting items, errors, and so on.

Key

Press to switch ON/OFF of the vacuum.

VACUUM

POWER Lamp

Lights when the power is ON.

Key

Press to start the test drawing. ( P.2-6)

Key

Press to start the head cleaning. ( P.2-8)

CLEANING

Key

Press to erase received data. ( P.3-10)

DATACLEAR

JOG key

Used for moving of the Y-bar and for each setting.

key

Press to use each function.

key

Press to switch the remote mode and the local mode, and vice versa. ( P.1-1 1)

key

Press to finish the setting.

END

key

Press to determine a setting.

Key

Press to raise or lower the table.

TABLE

The operation panel is used for setting of drawing method and each operation.

TEST

Configuration and Function

Before Use

Function of Jog Keys

A function of the Jog key is different by the timing to be used.

At drawing origin, area setting At function selection At setting selection

Shifts the carriage to the left

Shifts the carriage to the right

Shifts the carriage to the back Return to the previous function Select the previous function

Shifts the carriage to the front Mo v e to the next function Select the next value

FUNCTION

REMOTE

ENTER

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Configuration and Function

Carriage

A print head for drawing, LED UV device, and a light pointer in the print head cover are mounted on the carriage.

EMERGENCY SWITCH

When stopping the machine for safety reason, press the switch. One EMERGENCY switch is placed on the front face of the machine.

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Connecting the cables

Connecting the USB2.0 interface cable

Connect a computer to this machine with the USB2.0 interface cable.

• Prepare the USB2.0 interface cable. (USB2.0 interface cable is not supplied with this machine.)

• Your RIP is required to support USB2.0 interface.

• If USB2.0 interface is not installed in your computer, ask a RIP maker near you or our branch office.

Before Use

Connecting the power cable

• Use only the supplied power cable.

• Be sure to connect the power cable plug to the grounded outlet, or it may cause fire or electric shock.

• T ake care not to damag e, break or work upon the power cable. Or if putting a heavy thing on, heating, or pulling the power cable, the power cable can break to cause fire or electric shocks.

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Setting of ink cartridge

UV Ink

Ink slot No. 1 2

Ink color

*1. M=Magenta, C=Cyan, Y=Yellow, K=Black, W=White, CL=Clear

Ink slot No. 3 4

Ink color Y K

Ink slot No. 5 6

Ink color

CL CL

WCL

-- --

Use the ink cartridge inserting it into the ink station.

Kinds of ink that can be used

Ink Type Color

UV Ink

Cleaning cartridge

*1. To be used when the head is cleaned.

Each color is displayed on the LCD as follows:

Display Color Display Color Display Color

M Magenta Y Yellow WWhite C Cyan KBlackCL Clear

Magenta

Cyan

Yellow

Black

White

Clear

Precautions at the time of setting the ink cartridge

When setting the ink cartridge, pay attention to the followings:

• Confirm the ink slot number and insert the ink cartridge of the correct color.

• Insert the ink cartridge securely all the way in the slot. Moreover, do not insert or pull out the cartridge roughly.

• Insert the cartridge making the IC chip side facing upward.

• For replacing the ink cartridge and the ink type, see the page below. ( P.4-4 "Ink cartridge")

• If the ink near end board comes out even when ink remains, shake the cartridge, check that the ink near end board returns and then set it.

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Precautions in handling ink cartridge

• Use the recommended ink cartridge by Mimaki.

• Do not touch the ink directly. If the ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap and water. If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

• Store ink cartridge in a dark and cold place.

• If the ink cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in the room temperature for more than three hours before using it.

• Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink cartridge, once it is opened, within six months. If an extended period of time has passed after opening the cartridge, drawing quality would be poor.

• Store ink cartridges in a place that is out of the reach of children.

• When discarding unused ink cartridges, entrust them to an industrial waste disposal contractor, clarifying their contents.

• Some component (photoinitiator) of the ink is toxic against aquatic organisms. Avoid leakage of it to natural water system or domestic waste water.

• Do not use ink cartridges expired the date noted on them.

• Before using an ink cartridge, be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• Do not shake the ink cartridge violently. Shaking or turning it toughly can cause leakage of ink.

• Never disassemble the ink cartridge.

• Never refill the ink cartridge with ink. Refilling the ink cartridge can cause a trouble. Remember that Mimaki assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink cartridge replenished with ink.

Setting of ink cartridge

Before Use

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About Media

The sizes of media that can be used and the method of handling are described here.

The sizes of media that can be used

Maximum width

Maximum length

Max. drawing width

Max. drawing length

Thickness

Weight

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

Precautions in handling the media

Carefully observe the following when handling the media.

• 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 drawing 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.

• Adsorption of the media To maintain the adsorption 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. d The suction holes could affect the printed images depending on the thickness and elasticity of the

media. Perform printing after confirming that there is no problem by making the test printing in advance.

300 mm 420 mm 300 mm 420 mm

Less than 50mm

Less than 5 kg

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Menu mode

TEST

CLEANING

FUNCTION

REMOTE

This machine has three modes. Each mode is describe d be low.

Local Mode

Local mode is a mode in drawing preparation state. All keys are available. Receiving of data from the computer is allowed, however, drawing is not executed. The following operations are allowed in the local mode.

(1)Setting an origin and the table height by pressing the JOG keys. (2)Executing “Test drawing” by pressing the key. (3)Executing “head cleaning” by pressing the key. (4)Execute setting of each function by pressing the key.

Function Mode

Press the key during the Local Mode to call the Function Mode. Function settings on drawing method can be set.

FUNCTION

Before Use

Remote Mode

Remote mode is a mode in drawing received data. Pressing of the key suspends the machine. Press the during the Local Mode to switch to the Remote Mode.

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

The procedure from preparation of ink and media to the execution of drawing, and setting methods are explained.

Operation flow...................................................................... 2-2

Turning the power ON......................................................... 2-3

Setting the media................................................................. 2-4

Set the media in another method ................................................2-5

Test drawing......................................................................... 2-6

Execution of head cleaning ................................................ 2-8

Drawing an image from source data.................................. 2-9

Starting the drawing operation ....................................................2-9

Interruption of drawing ..............................................................2-10

Checking drawing data that is being received or

has been received ....................................................................2-10

When [! WORK High] is displayed ............................................2-11

If you open the cover during drawing ........................................2-11

Turning the power OFF ..................................................... 2-12

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Operation flow

Turning the power ON

Setting the media

Test drawing

Execution of head cleaning

Drawing an image from source data

Turning the power OFF

See "Turning the power ON" (P.2-3)

See "Setting the media" ( P.2-4)

See "Test drawing" ( P.2-6)

See "Execution of head cleaning" (P.2-8)

See "Drawing an image from source data" ( P.2-

See "Turning the power OFF" ( P.2-12)

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Turning the power ON

UJF-3042FX st ar t-up

ver . * . **

<LOCAL>

PLEASE WAI T

SEARCHI NG ORIG IN

• When the power is turned ON, the Y-bar moves. To avoid injuries, keep your hands away from the table.

Press the power button.

• Press the power button on the left side of the operation panel to light.

• When the main power switch is not set to ON, the power is not connected even if the power button is pressed. If the lamp does not light even if the button is pressed, check the main power switch on the rear of this machine.

• When the power is switched on, the LCD displays the firmware version.

Initial operation is started.

• Local Mode starts.

Turn the power of connected computer ON.

Basic Operations

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Setting the media

ENTER

Adsorption

area

VACUUM

ENTER

• To avoid lifting of media, turn ON the adsorption fan after setting media.

• If, within the adsorption 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.

Open the table front cover.

Set media along the L-shaped mark (drawing

origin) on the right corner of the table.

• To change the drawing origin, see the following page. ( P.3-2 "Changing origin")

• T o use tools, set into the shaves (8.0 mm-deep) on the corners of the table.

3 4

Close the table front cover, and press the key.

• The origin is detected. Please wait until the operation is finished.

Press the key depending on the intended use.

• The media is fixed. To avoid media lifting, be sure to turn ON the vacuum fan if using thin media.

Adjust the table to an appropriate height for drawing by pressing the TABLE keys, and press the key.

• Adjust the height of the table with the media to 50 mm or less.

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Set the media in another method

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

WO R K SE T

COMPL E TE D : e n t

FUNCTION

WO R K SE T

COMPL E TE D : e n t

You can move the Y bar to the rear so that you may set the media easier.

Press the key in the local mode.

Setting the media

2 3

Press the key.

• The table is lowered.

To check the height, press the key.

• The table height can be checked after the table lifts to the specified height, the obstacle sensor works, and the Y-bar moves to the front.

Press the key.

• The table is lifted to the specified height.

ENTER

Basic Operations

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Test drawing

<LOCAL>

TEST DRAW

(SCAN DIR) <ENT>

TEST DRAW

(FEED DIR) <ENT>

ENTER

When FEED DIR is selected

When SCAN DIR is selected

TEST DRAW NOZ Z L E R ECOV ERY : ON

Make test drawing in the specified directio n to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other drawing failures (such as wearing or missing).

• When you use white ink and clear ink, print on the clear film to check.

Check before starting

test drawing

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the drawing direction by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

• When nozzle recovery is not set, test drawing is started in the selected direction.

• SCAN DIR: Draws in the scan (widthwise) direction of the media.

• FEED DIR: Draws in the feed (longwise) direction of the media.

• Is media set? ( P.2-4) • Is origin point set? ( P.3-2)

TEST

When nozzle recovery is set, press the or key

4 5

to set ON/ OFF and then press the key.

• This is available for F/W Ver.3.30 and later.

• ON: Draws with nozzle recovery ON. OFF: Draws with nozzle recover OFF.

Test drawing ends.

• Y-bar evacuates from the table, and then the mode returns to the local.

Check result of drawing.

• When the result is normal, finish the operation. ( P.2-9)

• When the result is abnormal, execute head cleaning. ( P.2-8)

ENTER

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Test drawing

Many lines are missing.

The lines are missing as if the

teeth are lost.

The distance between the

lines is narrowing or double

lines are formed.

Normal pattern

Abnormal patterns

Nozzle drop out Nozzle missing Deflection

Basic Operations

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Execution of head cleaning

<LOCAL>

CLEANING

#CLEANING HEAD [

YKW

]

#CLEANING HEAD [ _ _YKW

]

#CLEANING TYPE : no rmal

When a correct pattern is not obtained in the test drawing, perform the head-cleaning. As for the head cleaning, the following 4 types are available.

normal

hard To be used when the missing of the lines does not improve with the “normal” cleaning.

soft To be used when the lines are curved.

Flushing

*1. Supported from the firmware ver.3.80.

Press the key in the local mode.

To be used if ten odd numbers of the lines are missing when the test pattern is made. Suction and wiping will be performed.

To be used when mixed colors (for example, black mixed in yellow) occur.

Select the head, set execution/non-execution of

cleaning, and press the key.

(1)Select the head with or keys. (2)Select execution/non-execution of the head cleaning wi th

or keys.

Select execution of cleaning for every head.

Execute Cleaning:Head No. being set is displayed. Not Execute Cleaning:“ - ” is displayed.

ENTER

3 4

Select the cleaning type with or keys, and press the key.

Press the key.

• Cleaning is started.

• When the cleaning is completed, a mode is returned to the local mode.

Execute test drawing and check the result of the test drawing.

• Repeat cleaning and test drawing until normal result is obtained.

ENTER

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Drawing an image from source data

VACUUM

*REMOTE*

49.0mm

*REMOTE* 720X600 R

HOST/16/U/N 49.0mm

Pass

Priority is set to “HOST” : “HOST” is displayed. Priority is set to “PLOT” : Print quality (STD/FINE/FAST) is displayed.

Direction: “B” denotes bi-directional. “U” denotes uni-directional.

Scanning speed: “N” denotes normal. “H” denotes the double speed.

Table height

Resolution

With/ without nozzle recovery setting

VACUUM

Starting the drawing operation

• If the temperature of the head has not reached the predetermined value, a message is displayed.

Drawing is not allowed in such cases. When the display is disappeared, drawing can be started.

• Data transmission is allowed even if errors are displayed. Drawing is started after the display is

disappeared.

Set the media. ( P.2-4)

(1)When you set the vacuum fan setting ( P.3-19) to “MANUAL”, press the key depending

on the use and vacuum the media.

2 3

Press the key in the local mode.

• The machine goes in the remote mode and data from the computer can be received.

• The table height is displayed.

Transmit data to be drawn from the computer.

• Drawing conditions are displayed.

• As for the data transmission method, see the instruction manual of the output software.

REMOTE

• This machine does not have “H” (double speed) and “B” (bi-directional).

Basic Operations

4 5

Start drawing.

• The drawing origin is not changed after completion of the drawing.

Taking out the media after completion of drawing.

(1)When you made vacuum ON, Press the key to turn the adsorption OFF. (2)Remove the media.

• During printing, media may be heated by the LED UV and raised, causing drawing to be interrupted. In this case, set new media and restart drawing.

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Interruption of drawing

<LOCAL>

REMOTE

DATA CLEAR

<ENT>

** DATA CLEAR **

<LOCAL> DT

DAT A REMAI N

REMOTE

<LOCAL> DT

INK NEAR END___K___W

To interrupt drawing, stop the drawing operation and erase the received data from the machine.

Press the key while drawing.

• Drawing operation stops.

• When data is transmitted from the computer, the computer stops transmission of data.

• To restart drawing, press the key again.

Press the key.

REMOTE

DATACLEAR

Press the key.

• Received data is erased and the machine returns to the local mode. Y-bar moves to the evacuation position.

Checking drawing data that is being received or has been received

ENTER

The next displayed if you cancel drawing or if you received the drawing data on the Local.

At this time, if you press the key to migrate to the remote, drawing is started or restarted.

• Even if a separate warning or error is displayed in the second

(Supported from the firmware ver.4.10)

line of the display, if DT is displayed on the upper-right hand side, it means the device has undrawn data.

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Drawing an image from source data

ERROR 5 0 5

!WORK High

<LOCAL>

REMOTE

DATACLEAR

Reset a swi tch

PR I NT I NG PAUSE CONT I NUE < >CANCEL

ENTER

Resume P r i n t PRESS <ENT > KEY

ENTER

( RESET SWI TCH )

PRESS <ENT> KEY

ENTER

When [! WORK High] is displayed

When [! WORK High] is displayed on the screen and the drawing operation stops during drawing, restart drawing with the procedures below:

• During drawing, the sensor always monitors the media height. When the gap check function ( P.3-7) is set to “OFF”, if the sensor detects the media, the drawing operation is interrupted automatically, and [! WORK High] is displayed on the screen.

1 2

Press the key.

• The screen returns to LOCAL.

Check the media setting status, and press the key.

• The machine restarts drawing.

• If you do not wish to restart drawing, press the key to interrupt drawing. ( P.2-10 “Interruption of drawing”)

ENTER

If you open the cover during drawing

If you open the cover or press the emergency stop switch during drawing, the

warning message is displayed on the screen.

Press the key.

Basic Operations

Press the or key to select “CONTINUE” or “CANCEL” of drawing.

• When you select “CANCEL”, the machine starts initialization.

• When you select “CONTINUE”, the right screen is displayed. When you continue drawing, press the key. When you stop drawing, press the key.

• When you continue drawing, image missing may occur depending on the timing of the cover opened.

• When you open the cover when the drawing operation is not performed, the right screen is displayed. In this case, press the

key

END

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Turning the power OFF

To turn off, check first whether or not there is data received and there remains da ta that has not ye t been outp ut in the machine.

Turn the power of the connected computer off.

Press the power button to cut the power.

When this machine is not used for a long time, execute the following:

(1) Press the power button. (2) Confirm that the shutdown operation is completed. (3) Turn off the main power switch on the rear of this machine. ( P.1-4)

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CHAPTER 3

Useful Function

Items required for using this machine conveniently, such as an ink replacing method or a cleaning manner, are described.

Changing origin.................................... 3-2

Changing origin with JOG keys ................3-2

Changing origin with FUNCTION menu ...3-3

Setting the Head Height....................... 3-4

Setting the media thickness .....................3-4

Setting the head gap ................................3-5

Setting the table height .............................3-6

Gap check ................................................3-7

Perform setting to reduce stripes be-

tween passes........................................ 3-8

Other useful functions....................... 3-10

Data clear ...............................................3-10

Displaying information of this machine ...3-10 Proceed with drawing that you suspended .311 Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved

Checking ink landing displacement ........3-14

.............................3-12

Various settings.................................. 3-15

Setting the print method .........................3-15

Setting the mode of the LED UV ............3-16

Increasing cumulative UV irradiation

when the number of passes is low .........3-17

Setting of priority .....................................3-18

Setting the mode of the fan mode ..........3-19

Setting the work change .........................3-20

Setting the ink weight .............................3-21

Changing language display on the screen

Output the setting list ..............................3-23

Displaying machine information ..............3-24

Other useful settings ...............................3-26

Initializing settings ..................................3-27

Setting time .............................................3-28

Setting mm/ inch .....................................3-29

Setting weight of the empty cartridge .....3-30

Setting Key buzzer .................................3-31

Setting radiator pump .............................3-32

Setting the flushing level before printing .3-33

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Changing origin

Changing with the JOG keys Changing with the “ORIGIN”

in the FUNCTION menu

OR I G I N S ET U P

0.0

－－－

OR I G I N S ET U P

420.0 300.0

Origin position

(back and forth)

Origin position

(right and left)

** ORIGIN **

The default origin position can be changed. There are following 2 changing methods.

Changing origin with JOG keys

Press the keys in the local mode.

• The origin setting mode starts

• A red light pointer mark [ ] is projected on the table or the media.

Move the light pointer mark by pressing the

keys.

• Move the light pointer mark to the position to set a new origin.

Press the key when the drawing origin is determined.

• The origin is changed.

• The height of the table is also fixed at the same time. Adjust the height of the table by pressing the TABLE keys in advance.

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

• The setting of the table height holds even if turning off the power.

ENTER

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Changing origin

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON SET ORI GIN <ENT>

ENTER

OR I G I N 4 1 0mm

XOFFS: 10mm

OR I G I N

SELECT :Y OFFS

OR I G I N 2 9 0mm

YOFFS: 10mm

ENTER

Changing origin with FUNCTION menu

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

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [ORIGIN] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key twice.

• X-axis offset value setting screen is displayed.

Input value by pressing the

or keys, and press the key.

• Setting the origin position of X-axis.

• The value in the parentheses indicates the distance from the origin to the maximum effective area.

ENTER

4 5

Select the [Y OFFS] by pressing the or keys, and press the key.

Input value by pressing the or keys, and press the key.

• Setting the origin position of Y-axis.

• The value on the first line indicates the distance from the origin to the maximum effective range.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• The set value remains even if turning off the power.

END

ENTER

Useful Function

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Setting the Head Height

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

HEAD HE I GHT

MEDIA THICKNESS<ent>

HEAD HE I GHT THI CKNESS : 1 . 0mm

ENTER

Media thickness, Head gap, and Table height can be changed.

Setting the media thickness

If the media thickness is changed, Table Height is also changed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [HEAD HEIGHT] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [MEDIA THICKNESS] by pressing the

or keys, and press the key.

Set the media thickness by pressing the or

keys, and press the key.

• Set value: 0.0mm to 50.0mm

ENTER

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• Adjust [MEDIA THICKNESS] or [TABLE HEIGHT] based on the head gap value so that [HEAD GAP] + [MEDIA THICKNESS] + [TABLE HEIGHT] = 51.5mm. If adjustment cannot be performed, an operation error is displayed.

END

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Setting the head gap

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

HEAD HE I GHT

MEDIA THICKNESS<ent>

ENTER

HEAD HE I GHT HEAD GAP : 1 . 5mm

If the head gap is changed, Table Height is also changed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [HEAD HEIGHT] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [HEAD GAP] by pressing the or

keys, and press the key.

Set the head gap by pressing the or keys, and press the key.

• Set value: 1.5mm to 5.0mm

ENTER

Setting the Head Height

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

Useful Function

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Setting the table height

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

HEAD HE I GHT

MEDIA THICKNESS<ent>

ENTER

HEAD HE I GHT TBL HEIGHT : 49 .0mm

If the table height is changed, Media Thickness is also changed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [HEAD HEIGHT] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [T ABLE HEIGHT] by pressing the or

keys, and press the key.

Set the table height by pressing the or keys, and press the key.

• Set value: 0.0mm to 50.0mm

ENTER

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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Gap check

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

HEAD HE I GHT

MEDIA THICKNESS<ent>

ENTER

HEAD HE I GHT

GAP CHECK : ON

Select operation when obstacles are detected during drawing.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [HEAD HEIGHT] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [GAP CHECK] by pressing the or

keys, and press the key.

Select the mode by pressing the or keys, and press the key.

• Set value: ON, OFF

• When ON is selected: Before drawing, the work height is checked with the specified table height (media thickness). Before and during drawing, if the work sensor is shielded, the table is lowered until it is unshielded to change the table height. If the work sensor is shielded when the table is lowered to the bottom (table height 0.0mm), a message of [WORK High] appears and the operation stops.

• When OFF is selected: Before drawing, the work height is checked with the specified table height (media thickness), and if the work sensor is shielded, a message of [WORK High] appears and the operation stops.

ENTER

Setting the Head Height

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• The gap check function is not a function to avoid the head hit completely by detecting obstacles. Even when the GAP CHECK is “ON”, be sure to check the work height visually before drawing.

END

Useful Function

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Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes

FUNCTI ON SETUP < ENT>

FUNCTION

SETUP FEED COMP . < ENT>

SETUP

MAPS <ENT>

MAPS MAPS : OF F

MAPS MAPS :MAPS2

MAPS 2 MAPS 2 : MANUA L

MAPS 2 MAPS 2 : AUTO

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 UJF-3042, you can use the MAPS2 function

• 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.

. (Supported from the firmware ver.4.10)

Setting MAPS2 Function

Press the key in LOCAL.

1 2 3

4 5

6 7

Press the key.

Press to select [MAPS].

Press the key.

Press to select MAPS2.

•Set Value：MAPS2, OFF

Press the key.

• If you selected OFF in step 5, back to step 3.

Press to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL”.

• AUTO : Set the print pattern and smoothing level to the

• MANUAL : You can adjust the set value.

ENTER

recommended value automatically depending on printing mode.

*1.This helps reduce feeding stripes and uneven color.

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• 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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Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes

MAPS 2

PATT ERN : 1

<COLOR > PATT ERN : 1

ENTER

<COLOR > SMOOTH I NG L VL : 5 0 %

ENTER

<SPOT> PATT ERN : 1

ENTER

MAPS 2 スムーシ゛ンク゛レヘ゛ル : A U T O

<SPOT> SMOOTH I NG L VL : 5 0 %

ENTER

8 9

Press the key.

• When selecting the “AUTO” in the Step 7, back to the step 4.

• When selecting the “MANUAL” in the Step 7, proceed to the step 9.

Set the pattern for the color ink.

(1)Press the keys to select a pattern from pattern 1 to

pattern 6.

(2)Press the

Set the color ink pattern and proceed to Step 10.

(3)Press the key.

Set the color ink pattern and proceed to Step 11.

Set the smoothing for the color ink.

(1)Press the keys to select smoothing level.

•AUTO : Set the smoothing level automatically depending on printing mode.

•5~100% :

(2)Press the key.

Set the color ink smoothing level and proceed to Step 9.

(3)Press the

Set the color ink smoothing level and proceed to Step 12.

ENTER

key.

The MAPS2 effect become strong as the set value increase, and become weak as the set value decrease.

(set in units of 5%)

key.

Set the pattern for the spot color.

(1)Press the keys to select a pattern from pattern 1 to

pattern 6.

(2)Press the key.

Set the spot color pattern and proceed to Step 12.

(3)Press the

Set the spot color pattern and proceed to Step 9.

Set the smoothing level for the spot color ink.

(1)Press the keys to select smoothing level.

•Press the AUTO:Set the smoothing level automatically depending on printing mode.

•5~100% :

(2)Press the key.

Set the spot color smoothing level and proceed to Step 11.

(3)Press the key.

Set the spot color smoothing level and proceed to Step 10.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

The MAPS2 effect become strong as the set value increase, and become weak as the set value decrease.

END

key.

(set in units of 5%)

Useful Function

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Other useful functions

<LOCAL>

DATA CLEAR

<ENT>

ENTER

FW version/ Command information

UJF-3042FX V1.00 MR L

－

III V1.20

Remaining amount of ink

<LOCAL> MCYKW

REMAIN 999999

<LOCAL>

Data clear

Erase the data not required for this machine with the following operation.

Press the key in the local mode.

DATACLEAR

Press the key.

• The data is erased.

Displaying information of this machine

The information is displayed sequentially by pressing

the key in the local mode.

• The following information are displayed. Remaining amount of ink / ERROR (If there is an error) / FW version/ Command information

• For the display of remaining amount of ink, the larger number indicates ink remains lot.

• Remaining amount of ink and the remaining number of printing have a margin of error.

Refer the value displayed as a guide.

ENTER

Press the key to return to the local mode.

• Information on your machine type can be confirmed in P.3-24 "Displaying machine information".

ENTER

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Other useful functions

PR I NT I NG PAUSE CONT I NUE < >CANCEL

Resume P r i n t PRESS <ENT > KEY

Proceed with drawing that you suspended

When you open the cover during printing data, drawing is suspended. In such a case, you can proceed with it continuously by performing the procedures below.

• When you suspended test drawing, you cannot continue it.

• When you proceed with drawing that you suspended, the image quality and the precision may not be guaranteed.

• When you suspended drawing because an error had occurred, you cannot proceed with it.

When you open the cover during drawing and close it

again, the message is displayed.

• Pressing the key displays the message to confirm you whether

you proceed with drawing or not.

• When pressing the key, the machine stops drawing and returns to the local mode.

Press the key to proceed with drawing.

• When pressing the key, the screen returns to the one in the Step 1.

ENTER

END

Useful Function

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Alternative nozzles for printing, when nozzles missing can not be improved

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNCT ION MA I N T ENA NC E < E N T >

MA I N T ENA NC E NOZ Z L E RECO VER Y <E NT >

NOZ Z L E RECO VER Y CLEAR< >DRAW

PR I NT I NG

PLEASE WA I T

ENTER

Overhead view

Nozzle pattern

H1-M H1-C H2-Y H2-K

NOZ Z L E RECO VER Y SELECT : H1 -M

Head No.: H1 to H3

Ink color: M,C,Y,K,W,CL

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

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [NOZZLE RECOVERY] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Select the [DRAW] by pressing the key.

ENTER

• : The set value can be cleared by selecting the Nozzle

line and then pressing key.

• : Select the Nozzle line

“Move to select of the Nozzle line (Step 5) without drawing a patern”

Select the Nozzle line that needs NOZZLE RECOVERY by

3-12

pressing key. Then press key.

ENTER

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NOZ Z L E RECO VER Y H1 -M NG3 : 146

Registration number: 1 to 5

Recovery nozzle No.: OFF, 1 to 192

ENTER

Nozzle missing

No.146

Nozzle

number

Nozzle missing

No.12

Nozzle missing

No.102

Example of nozzle to be recovered

Registration

number

Recovery

Nozzle No.

State

112

Target for nozzle recovery

2 102

Target for nozzle recovery

3146

Target for nozzle recovery 4 OFF No registration 5 OFF No registration

Other useful functions

• : Keys for selecting the registration number from 1 to 5.

• : Keys for registering the nozzle number that needs recovery from 1 to 192 or selecting “OFF”; no nozzle registration.

• Up to 5 nozzles can be registered per 1 nozzle line.

• Even if you use this function, time required for drawing does not change.

• For the lowest number of paths of the drawing mode, the NOZZLE RECOVERY function is invalid.

• When you use white ink and clear ink, print on the clear film to check.

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Other useful functions

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNCT ION MA I N T ENA NC E < E N T >

MA I N T ENA NC E D I SPLACEMENT <ENT>

MA I N T ENA NC E

PR I NT I NG

Checking ink landing displacement

You can check for ink landing displacement from causes such as the equipment table shaking. (Supported from the firmware ver.3.80)

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [DISPLACEMENT] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Print the pattern for evaluating ink landing on the whole table.

• When plotting is completed, return to step 3.

ENTER

• Ink landing displacement will result in a striped pattern. Check that the table does not shake and that there is not a large head gap. If there is a larg e ink landing displacement, request service to readjust the device.

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Various settings

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP PR I NT MODE <e n t >

SET UP

QUA L I T Y < e n t >

SET UP

QUA L I T Y : S TAND ARD

ENTER

Setting the print method

Set items for printing.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [SET UP] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [PRINT MODE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

ENTER

Press the key.

ENTER

Select an item to be set by pressing the or

5 6

key, and press the key.

• As for setting items, see the next page.

Select a value by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• As for setting values, see the next page.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

• Set value remains even after turning off the power.

Item Value Outline

QUALITY STANDARD Standard draw ing quality

FINE High quality drawing (drawing speed is slower) FAST High speed drawing (quality is inferior)

LOGICAL SEEK

ON The head moves according to the data width to be drawn. OFF The head moves whole table width at drawing.

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Setting the mode of the LED UV

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP UV MODE <e n t >

ENTER

SET UP UV MODE : ON

ENTER

The mode of the LED UV may be set in 3 stages. This setting is made when the media vulnerable to the heat is used or when the test drawing is made in which the lighting of the LED UV is not desired.

ON The LED UV is lit. OFF The LED UV is not lit.

NOPRINT

1 2

3 4

The drawing is not performed and only the LED UV is lit. Use when drawing is performed without the LED UV is lit etc., and when you wish to make it cure afterward. (Normally, this setting will not be made.)

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [SET UP] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [UV MODE] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Press or keys to select the mode, and press the key.

• Set values :ON , OFF , NOPRINT

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

• The mode of the LED UV may be set on the RIP side, when performing the remote drawing. For details, please refer to the Instruction Manual of your RIP.

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Various settings

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

SET UP UV Cur ing Level<ent>

SET UP UV Cu r i ng Le ve l : 0

END

Increasing cumulative UV irradiation when the number of passes is low

When the number of passes is low (720x600: 8 passes or less, 720x900: 12 passes or less, 720x1200: 8 pa sse s or less), cumulative UV light quantity irradiated to th e disc harg ed in k is smaller, which may cause insufficient UV curing for some media type. Setting [UV Curing Level] reduces the number of nozzles to be used when the number of passes is low. Increasing the scan count increases the cumulative UV light quantity. (Supported from the firmware ver.3.80)

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [SET UP] by pressing the or key,

2 3

and press the key.

Select the [UV Curing Level] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

ENTER

4 5

Select curing level to be set by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

• Set value: 0(default), 1, 2, 3

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• This operation is available only when the number of passes is low (720x600: 8 passes or less, 720x900: 12 passes or less, 720x1200: 8 passes or less). In other drawing modes, the number of nozzles used normally are used for drawing.

• Due to a reduced number of nozzles used for drawing, the drawing time becomes longer.

ENTER

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Setting of priority

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP PR IOR I TY <e n t >

ENTER

SET UP PR IOR I TY : AL L HOST

ENTER

SET UP PR INT MODE : PLOT

ENTER

Select priority of setting of this machine or that of the computer on the following items respectively.

Items to be selected : Print mode / Feed compensation / Ink layers / Logical seek / Refresh

Press the key in the local mode.

Press the [SET UP] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [PRIORITY] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the set value by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• Set value: ALL HOST / ALL PLOT / INDIVIDUAL

• If you select [ INDIVIDUAL ], go to the Step 5, and if you select others, go to the Step 7.

6 7

Select the “HOST” or the “PLOT” by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

• Although the item can be selected by pressing the or

key, be sure to press the key to save the setting.

Set other items with the same manner as 4, 5.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• If there is no indication from the host when Host has priority, the setting of PLOT is effective.

END

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Setting the mode of the fan mode

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP FAN MODE <en t >

SET UP FAN MODE : AUTOMATIC

ENTER

END

Set whether you perform vacuum automatically or with the user-specified operation. When you set it to “AUTO”, vacuum is made to ON automatically before drawing. When you set it to “MANUAL”, ON/OFF of vacuum follows the user setting. (Supported from the firmware ver.3.00)

Press the key in the local

1 2

mode.

Select the [SET UP] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [FAN MODE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

ENTER

Various settings

4 5

Select the set value by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• Set values :AUTOMATIC, MANUAL

Press the key several times to end the setting.

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Setting the work change

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP

WO R K CHAN GE < e n t >

ENTER

SET UP

WO R K CHAN GE : OF F

ENTER

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

Press the key in the local mode.

Press the [SET UP] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [WORK CHANGE] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select “OFF” or “ON” by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• OFF: Keeps the remote mode after online drawing. (draws next drawing data over a drawn face while receiving)

• ON: Returns to the local mode after online drawing.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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Various settings

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP CART WEI GHT <en t >

SET UP CARTR I DGE : M

SET UP

WE I GH T = 8 5 0 g

ENTER

SET UP 850g OK? :ent

ENTER

END

Setting the ink weight

Enter the weight when after filling ink or INK LVL LOW or INK LVL END is detected. This machine recalculates remaining amount of ink and writes the value into the IC chip. (600ml ink only)

Press the key in the local mode.

Press the [SET UP] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [CART WEIGHT] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Select cartridges by pressing the or key.

ENTER

• The ink colors of the cartridges displaying “INK LVL LOW” or “INK LVL END” are displayed as

“MCYKW

• When two cartridges of the same color are set as WW or

”.

CLC

, they are displayed as W1W2 or

5 6

Enter weight of the cartridge by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• The number changes by 1 g.

Fix or change the setting.

• Press the key to fix the setting.

• Press the key to change the weight (back to Step 5).

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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Changing language display on the screen

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON DISPLAY <ENT>

ENTER

DISPLAY Eng l i sh <en t>

ENTER

Display language can be selected between Japa ne se an d Eng lish .

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [DISPLAY] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select a language by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• Default is “English.”

Press the key to finish.

• Set value remains even after turning off the power.

END

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Output the setting list

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

ENTER

MA I N TE NANC E

LIST <ent>

Keep the list for customer’s record or send it by the fax at inquiry on the maintenance.

Set a larger media than the legal size. ( P.2-4)

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [LIST] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• Output of the setting list starts.

ENTER

Various settings

Press the key to finish.

END

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Displaying machine information

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

INFORMATION <ent>

Version information

Serial No. information

MA I N TE NANC E MA I N V e r 1 . 0 0

MA I N TE NANC E

S/N 00000000

Head serial No. information

MA I N TE NANC E Head 1111-111111J

Error history

[00000]

2014/01/

2 312:34:56

ENTER

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [INFORMATION] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Select information to be displayed by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

• The following 3 information can be displayed.

FW version of this machine Serial No. Head serial No. (Supported from the firmware ver.3.90.) Error history (Supported from the firmware ver.4.00.)

ENTER

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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About Displayed Information

[00000]

2014/01/23 12:34:56

[00001]

2014/01/23 01:23:45

ERROR 6 0 2

INK END

key: Displays an error that occurred more recently.

key: Displays an error that occurred further in the past.

• The smaller the number at the top left, the more recently the error occurred.

The error occurrence date and error message are displayed alternately.

This section describes how to read displayed information.

ERROR HISTORY

Displaying the occurrence date

Various settings

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Other useful settings

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP

I NK LAYERS <en t >

Change settings according to need.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [SET UP] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select an item to be set by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

• Select with reference to the Table of Setting below.

Select a value to be set by pressing the or key , and press the key.

• Select with reference to the Table of Setting below.

ENTER

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

• Set value remains even after turning off the power.

Table of Setting

Item Value Outline

INK LAYERS 1 to 9 times Set the number of times for over painting.

Finer drawing can be obtained by over painting.

REFRESH Level 0 to 3 Set the refreshing revel for preventing the head from clogging in a dusty

environment. The larger level number indicates more frequent refreshing times.

UV AddScan OFF ,

1 to 15 times

AUTO CLEANING ON, OFF Set whether auto-head cleaning is executed or not at the following intervals before

Designates the number of times of additional scanning of UV to cure the edge parts of the image with UV irradiation after completion of the drawing.

drawing.

• After the proper drawing for the refresh level after the previous cleaning and before drawing next data

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Initializing settings

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

WO R K SE T < E N T >

ENTER

SET UP SETUP RESET <e n t>

SET UP

INITIAL. OK? :ent

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [SET UP] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [SETUP RESET] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Various settings

ENTER

4 5

Press the key.

• Resets the setup.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• In the [SETUP RESET], resetting is allowed only on contents changed in the settings.

ENTER

END

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Setting time

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MAC H I N E SE T < EN T >

MAC H I N E SE T

SET T IME <en t >

ENTER

SET T IME DATE= 20

0 9 .01.05

SET T IME TIME=

1 0 :20:00

SET T IME DATE= 20

0 9 .01.05

ENTER

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MACHINE SET] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Press the key twice.

Set time by pressing the key.

• Selecting date (year/month/date/hour/minute): use .

• Entering date (year/month/date/hour/minute): use .

ENTER

5 6

Press the key.

• The entered date is displayed.

• “0” is displayed on the field of second.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• For the past time, up to 8 hours before now is settable.

• For the future time, up to 24 hours from now is settable.

END

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Setting mm/ inch

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MAC H I N E SE T < EN T >

MAC H I N E SE T MM / I N C H < e n t >

ENTER

MAC H I N E SE T MM / I N C H :

Set the unit to be used on this machine.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MACHINE SET] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [MM/INCH] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the unit by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• Setting of the unit : use .

ENTER

Various settings

ENTER

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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Setting weight of the empty cartridge

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MAC H I N E SE T < EN T >

MAC H I N E SE T

600ml CARTRIDGE<ent>

ENTER

MAC H I N E SE T

CARTR I DGE : M

MAC H I N E SE T

CASE WEIGHT =300g

ENTER

Enter weight of the empty cartridge. It is used for recalculating remaining amount of ink. (600ml ink only)

Press the key in the local mode.

Press the [MACHINE SET] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [600ml CARTRIDGE] by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

Select cartridges by pressing the or key.

ENTER

• The ink colors set in the cartridges are displayed as “MCYKW

• When two cartridges of the same color are set as WW or

”.

CLC

, they are displayed as W1W2 or

5 6

Enter weight of the cartridge by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• The number changes by 1 g.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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Setting Key buzzer

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MAC H I N E SE T < EN T >

MAC H I N E SE T

KEY BUZZ

E R<ent>

MAC H I N E SE T

KEY BUZZ

E R:O F F

END

Set the buzzer sound when keys are pressed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MACHINE SET] by pressing the or

2 3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [KEY BUZZER] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Select ON/OFF by pressing the or key, and press the key.

ENTER

Various settings

Press the key several times to end the setting.

• The sound of Error /Warning /Operation completed cannot be set off even if the setting above is “OFF”.

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Setting radiator pump

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MAC H I N E SE T < EN T >

MAC H I N E SE T

RAD I ATOR PUMP < en t >

ENTER

MAC H I N E SE T

PUMP : T ype A

MAC H I N E SE T

PUMP : T ype B

ENTER

On UJF-3042 and UJF-3042FX, if the noise of the cooling pump for LED UV unit become louder after updating the firmware to the version 3.10 or later, change the setting as follows. (Supported from the firmware ver.3.10)

Press the key in the local mode.

Press the [MACHINE SET] by pressing the or

2 3

key, and press the key.

Select the [RADIATOR PUMP] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

The current pump type is displayed.

ENTER

Select the [Type B] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

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Various settings

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON SET UP <ENT>

SET UP PR I NT FLUSH I NG <ENT >

SET UP

MOD E : L e v e l 0

ENTER

Setting the flushing level before printing

When using a clear acrylic jig and so on, the ink may splash on the print result as the ink on the nozzles thickens due to stray light. If this happens, increase the flushing amount before printing to prevent ink from splashing. (Supported from the firmware ver.4.00)

Press the key in the local mode.

Press the [SET UP] by pressing the or key,

2 3

and press the key.

Select the [PRINT FLUSHING] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

ENTER

Select print flushing level by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Press the key several times to end the setting.

END

• If you are using the printer in an environment subject to stray light, select level 2. Level 2 uses the same flushing amount as cleaning. If the same error still occurs, change the setting to level 3. If you can print without problem in level 2 and you are concerned about the amount of ink consumed, change the setting to level 1.

Setting list

For the amount of ink consumed for each level, see the following.

Level Amount of ink consumed (per color)

0 0.03cc

10.06cc

20.12cc

30.18cc

Useful Function

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CHAPTER 4

Maintenance

Items required for using this machine conveniently, such as an ink replacing method or a cleaning manner, are described.

Routine maintenance........................... 4-2

When this machine is left unused

for a long time ...........................................4-2

Precautions in cleaning ............................4-2

Cleaning exterior surfaces ........................4-3

Cleaning the table ....................................4-3

Ink cartridge.......................................... 4-4

Replacing with a new ink cartridge ...........4-4

Setting the ink set .....................................4-5

Ink cartridge trouble ..................................4-8

Shaking the white ink cartridge ................4-9

600ml Ink cartridge............................. 4-10

Registering the case weight ...................4-10

Registering the cartridge weight .............4-11

Registering the cartridge weight

(After LVL LOW / LVL END) ...................4-12

Avoiding dripping of ink droplet

at printing............................................ 4-13

When the waste ink is full.................. 4-15

Disposing of the ink in the waste ink tank Disposing of the waste ink

in the wiper bottle ...................................4-17

Replacing the Filter............................ 4-19

Washing the Nozzle............................ 4-21

Wash the ink discharge passage...... 4-23

When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long

Time (CUSTODY WASH).................... 4-25

Washing the Head .............................. 4-27

Perform ink filling............................... 4-29

Setting nozzle face cleaning time..... 4-30

Regular maintenance for white ink... 4-31

Cleaning of wiper................................ 4-33

Refilling antifreeze mixed water........ 4-35

Refilling antifreeze mixed water ..............4-36

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Routine maintenance

Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the machine de pending on opera tion frequency or perio dically so as to use the machine for a long time while keeping its drawing accuracy.

When this machine is left unused for a long time

• Be sure to turn off the main power switch on the side of this machine. ( P.1-4)

• Remove the media being set.

Precautions in cleaning

• Never disassemble this machine. Disassembling this machine can result in electric shock hazards or damage to this machine.

• Prevent moisture from entering this machine. Moisture inside the machine can result in electric shock hazards or damage to this machine.

• Before starting maintenance work, be sure to turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cable; otherwise, an unexpected accident may occur.

• Do not use benzine, thinner, or any chemical agent containing abrasives. Such materials can deteriorate or deform the surface of the covers.

• Do not apply lubricating oil or the like to any part inside this machine. Such materials can cause this machine mechanism to fail.

• In case water or alcohol mixed into the UV curing ink (UV ink), flocculation would be occurred. Be sure not to adhere water or alcohol not only on the nozzle and also near the head.

• This machine uses UV curing ink (UV ink). When in daily care, pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves.

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Routine maintenance

Cleaning exterior surfaces

If exterior surfaces of the machine is dirty, dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the surfaces.

Cleaning the table

The table is easy to become dirt with lint, paper dust or the like after cutting media. For a conspicuous stain, wipe it off with a soft-hair brush, a dry cloth, a paper towel or the like.

• Do not allow liquids to get inside the product. Ingress of liquids into the product may lead to failure, electric shock, or fire.

• For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in dilute detergent and thoroughly wrung out.

• Be sure to clean the slot on the frame of the table, the screw holes for holding tools or the like since dust and dirt are easily accumulated in these parts.

• If it is stained with ink, wipe it off with a paper towel containing a little amount of the cleaning solution.

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Ink cartridge

<LOCAL>

INK NEND M_____

<LOCAL>

INK END M_____

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

ENTER

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MENT : EXCH CARTR I DGE

ENTER

IC chip

STAT ION COMPL E TE D : e n t

Replacing with a new ink cartridge

Replacing of ink cartridges is required in the following cases.

Display Outline

The ink in the ink cartridge is low.

• Drawing can be continued, but the ink may end during the drawing. Early replacement is recommended.

• The display shown in the left indicates that magenta ink is low.

The ink in the ink cartridge ended.

• Unable to continue drawing. Replace with a new one immediately.

• The display shown in the left indicates that magenta ink ended.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

3 4

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [EXCH CARTRIDGE] by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

• Y-bar moves to the front.

Remove an ink cartridge to be replaced.

Set a new ink cartridge

• As shown in the drawing, set an ink cartridge turning up a side containing the IC chip.

After replacing, press the key.

• Y-bar returns to the back.

Press the key to finish.

4-4

ENTER

END

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Ink cartridge

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

INK SET <ent>

ENTER

INK SET [LH-100]

SELECT : MCYKW

Setting the ink set

Set the ink set when ink type is changed. Contact a distributor in your district or our office to call for service. When you replace another kind of ink, wash all heads.

For replacement between the same inks, the process (washing and filling) flow is as below:

Ink set before replacement Ink set after replacement Procedure

CLC

MCYK_ _ Third head washing only

MCYKWW Third head fill up after washing

CLC

MCYK

MCYK MCYKW MCYKWW

MCYKWW MCYK

CLC

Third head filling only

MCYKW MCYKWW MCYK MCYKW

MCYKWW MCYKW

MCYK

MCYK_ _ MCYKW

1 2

3 4

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

ENTER

Select the [INK SET] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the ink set by pressing the or key , and press the key.

• Select from the following sets of ink. MCYKW

• When the ink set is changed, go to the next step.

ENTER

/ MCYKWW / MCYK

CLC

/ MCYK_ _

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WA S H

REMOVE CARTR I DGE

WA S H I NG

PLEASE WAI T

WA S H I NG

HEAD [

MC YKW

]

ENTER

WASH ____W

SET WASH ING L IQUI D

WA S H I NG

PLEASE WAI T

WASH ____W

REMOVE CARTR I DGE

WA S H I NG

PLEASE WAI T

WASH ____W

SET WASH ING L IQUI D

WA S H I NG

PLEASE WAI T

WASH ____W

REMOVE CARTR I DGE

WA S H I NG

PLEASE WAI T

• The step 5 to 10 is displayed when washing is required.

Pull out the ink cartridges from the ink station.

• When the ink cartridges are pulled out, ink discharge operation starts.

Select washing the head or not for each head, and press the key.

(1)Select the head with the key. (2)Select washing (displays the head No.) or not (displays “_”) with the key.

• When a color set on the head or the ink type is changed, be sure to perform Head Washing.

When a screen shown on the right is displayed, set the washing liquid cartridge (SPC-0516FS) to the ink station.

• Head washing starts.

• Repeat the Step 7 to 8 for each head to wash.

Remove the washing liquid cartridge.

Set the washing liquid cartridge to the ink station again.

Remove the washing liquid cartridge.

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TUBE CLEANING COMPL E TE D : e n t

ENTER

WA S H

COMPL E TE D : e n t

FILL UP INK ____WW SET CARTRI DGE

FILL UP

***-----------------

FILL UP INK Please def late :ent

FILL UP

***-----------------

ENTER

Ink cartridge

When a screen shown on the right appears, put 5 cc of the washing liquid into the air vent tube to wash.

• When washing is complete, press the key.

Press the key.

• The step 13 to 14 is displayed when filling is required.

Set the ink cartridge to be filled.

• When the proper cartridge is set, ink filling automatically starts.

Remove air from the ink port of the filled cartridge.

• Remove air with syringe until ink comes out of the ink port. When all air is removed, press the key.

ENTER

Maintenance

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Ink cartridge trouble

<LOCAL>

INK END MCYKW

<LOCAL> MCYKW

REMAIN 999999

ENTER

<LOCAL>

INK NEND MCYKW

<LOCAL>

Co l or o f I NK MCYKW

<LOCAL>

INK END MCYKW

<LOCAL>

NO C ART RDGE MCY KW

<LOCAL> Exp i rat i on MCYKW

<LOCAL>

I NK TYPE MCYKW

<LOCAL>

WR N G I N K I C MCY K W

<LOCAL>

CARTR I DGE MCYKW

<LOCAL>

Exp i ra t i on MCYK

CLC

<LOCAL> Exp i rat ion2 MCYK

CLC

<LOCAL> Exp i ra t i on1 MCYK

CLC

When an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning message appears and printing, cleaning and all other activities that use ink are deactivated. In this case, replace the ink cartridge in question immediately.

• Do not leave the ink cartridge without replacing for a long time as this will cause the nozzle clogging and

the printer must be repaired by a service person.

Display the truble messages on the LCD.

• See P.5-4 "Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD".

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Press the key.

Press the key again.

ENTER

• The menu will return to the LOCAL mode when there is no trouble.

• If two or more cartridges have a problem, press the key again to display the second cartridge.

• When the problems of all cartridges are displayed, the menu returns to the LOCAL mode automatically.

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Shaking the white ink cartridge

Please shake W Cr t rg PRESS <ENT> KEY

Part A (Insertion hole of the needle)

Part B (Gap on the bottom surface)

Cover with paper towel

firmly and shake ink slowly

Repeat this

A part

Shake the white ink cartridge when starting the device or when the following screen is displayed. (Supported from the firmware ver.4.10)

Pull out the white ink cartridges from the ink

station.

Ink cartridge

Slowly shake the white ink cartridge more than twenty times right and left.

• To prevent ink from leaking when you shake the cartridge, wear gloves and firmly cover the A part of the upper surface of the cartridge and the B part of the bottom surface of the cartridge with paper towels. Then, shake it more than twenty times right and left so that ink flows inside the cartridge.

• If you shake it too strong, the pack inside may be damaged and it may cause ink leakage. Therefore,

perform this carefully.

• If the remaining amount of ink is less, ink in the cartridge cannot be beaten enough. Tilt the cartridge

until it becomes vertical.

Maintenance

Return the white ink cartridge to the ink station and press the key.

ENTER

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600ml Ink cartridge

<LOCAL>

CART.Sl ot M_______ CASE WEIGHT =325g

<LOCAL>

<LOCAL> Case We i ght M_______

END

To use the 600ml ink cartridges, register the case weight (this page) and the cartridge weight (next page). Please prepare your scale (which can weigh up to 1200g in 1g).

Registering the case weight

Firstly register the case weight in the following pr oc ed ur e s . For the 600ml cartridges, this machine recalculates remaining amount of ink from a registered case weight.

Weigh the case of an empty cartridge on the scale.

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• Do not attach the IC chip and the ink pack when weighing.

Prepare the 600ml cartridge.

• Load the IC chip and the ink pack into an empty cartridge.

Set the 600ml cartridge in the local mode.

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Enter the weight checked at the Step 1 by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• If other 600ml cartridges are found, an entry screen is displayed. Repeat the Step 1 to 4.

• When all weights of the 600ml cartridge cases are entered, this machine returns to the local mode to enable drawing or cleaning.

• Press the key to cancel the weight entry, but a screen shown on the right appears in the local mode, and the 600ml cartridge is invalid until the weight is entered.

• If the weight entry is canceled, remove and reinsert the cartridge to display the weight entry screen again, and enter the weight.

• If the case is replaced, register the case weight again from [MACHINE SET]. ( P.3-30)

ENTER

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Registering the cartridge weight

InkLevelSet M_______

Exec < > Cancel

InkLevelSet M_______

WE I GH T = 7 8 9 g

ENTER

InkLevelSet M_______

789g OK? :ent

<LOCAL>

Ink Weight M_______

After filling ink into the 600ml cartridge, register the cartridge weight.

600ml Ink cartridge

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4 5

After filling ink, press the key several times.

Press the key.

• An entry screen of the weight is displayed.

Remove the target cartridge, and weigh it on the scale.

Set the 600ml cartridge, enter the weight by pressing the or key, and press the

key.

Press the key again.

• If other 600ml cartridges are found, the entry screen is displayed. Repeat the Step 2 to 5.

• When all weights of the 600ml cartridges are entered, this machine returns to the local mode to enable drawing or cleaning.

ENTER

END

• Press the key to cancel the weight entry, but a screen shown on the right appears in the local mode, and the canceled cartridge is invalid until the weight is entered.

• If the weight entry is canceled, remove and reinsert the cartridge to display the weight entry screen again, and enter the weight.

Maintenance

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600ml Ink cartridge

InkLevelSet M_______

Exec < > Cancel

InkLevelSet M_______

WE I GH T = 4 5 0 g

ENTER

InkLevelSet M_______

450g OK? :ent

<LOCAL>

INK NEAR ENDMC______

<LOCAL>

INK LVL LOW M_______

<LOCAL>

INK LVL END M_______

Registering the cartridge weight (After LVL LOW / LVL END)

The 600ml cartridge becomes level low when ink remains 60ml or less, and level end when ink remains 25ml or less. In this case, register the cartridge weight on the entry screen that is displayed. The level low or level end cartridge cannot be used until the weight is entered.

When a screen shown on the right appears,

press the key.

• This screen appears when returning to the local after LVL LOW or LVL END is detected.

Remove the target cartridge, and weigh it on the scale.

Set the 600ml cartridge, enter the weight by

pressing the or key, and press the

key.

Press the key again.

• If other 600ml cartridges are found, an entry screen is displayed. Repeat the Step 1 to 4.

• After LVL LOW and after you enter the cartridge weight, if ink remains 31ml and more, you can print as usual. Then, when ink is used and ink remains 30ml and less, the status becomes INK NEAR END.

• LAfter LVL LOW and after you enter the cartridge weight, if ink remains 30ml and less, the status becomes INK NEAR END.

• If the status becomes INK NEAR END, you can draw, however, you cannot perform cleaning nor ink filling of the relevant head.

• LAfter LVL LOW and after you enter the cartridge weight, if ink remains 26ml or more, the status becomes INK NEAR END.

• After LVL LOW and after you enter the cartridge weight, if ink remains 25ml and less, the status of LVL END is not eliminated. Set a new ink cartridge.

• Press the key to cancel the weight entry, but a screen shown on the right appears in the local mode, and the canceled cartridge is invalid until the weight is entered.

ENTER

• If the weight entry is canceled, remove and reinsert the

• When total entered weight of ink exceeds 1000ml, “Save Failure” error occurs again and entry becomes

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cartridge to display the weight entry screen again, and enter the weight. invalid.

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Avoiding dripping of ink droplet at printing

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

ENTER

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MEN T : HE AD MEN T

Ink droplets from the mist at drawing may arise on the bottom of the carria ge. As the ink droplets may drip and stain the media or cause blur or dot missing, clean the bottom of the carriage periodically.

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3 4 5

Tools

Turn the power on.

• After initializing, <LOCAL> is displayed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [HEAD MENT] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

• The carriage automatically moves to the center of the front end.

• UJ Cleaning swab (SPC-0386) • Gloves • Goggles

• F-200 / LF-200 Washing Liquid (SPC-0568)

ENTER

Open the table front cover.

Maintenance

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Bottom of the carriage

Light pointer

LED-UV irradiation outlet (glass)

STAT ION COMPL E TE D : e n t

ENTER

Avoiding dripping of ink droplet at printing

Dip the cleaning swab into the cleaning solution, and clean the side surface of the head.

• Do not wipe the nozzle face of the head. It may cause nozzle clogging.

• To buy special cleaning swabs, contact a distributor in your district or our office.

• Be careful not to put the cleaning solution on the light pointer.

Dip the TechnoWipe (attached) into alcohol, and clean the LED-UV irratiation outlet.

After cleaning, close the table front cover, and press the key.

• Initializing starts.

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When the waste ink is full

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MENT :WASTE TANK

ENTER

Waste ink used for head cleaning gathers in the waste ink tank and the wiper bottle. Periodically check the waste ink tank and the wiper bottle and when they are full, dispose of the ink. If warning message such as “!WS INKTANK CHK” or “WIPER BOTTLE” appears, check the waste ink tank and the wiper bottle in the same way.

• If you need a spare waste ink tank, contact a distributor in your district or our office.

• When ink is discharging such as for head cleaning, conduct the operation after the discharging is

completed.

• Handle the waste ink tank with care not to spill the waste ink.

• Dispose of the waste ink when it has gathered about half of the waste ink tank.

• Check the waste ink level in the waste ink tank frequently.Continuing to use the product without

disposing of the waste ink may result in waste ink overflowing from the waste ink tank.

Tools

• Gloves • Goggles

Disposing of the ink in the waste ink tank

Turn the power on.

• After initializing, <LOCAL> is displayed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

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key, and press the key.

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [MENT:WASTE TANK] by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

ENTER

Maintenance

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STAT ION COMPL E TE D : e n t

Open the waste ink box cover.

• By pressing the cover lightly, the cover opens to the front.

Remove the waste ink tank.

• Lifting the tank slightly up, pull it to the front.

• Put a cap on the waste ink tank removed.

Set the new waste ink tank, and close the cover.

(1)Set the waste ink tank in the reverse order of removing. (2)Close the waste ink box cover.

• Dispose of the waste ink pursuant to the regulations of your district.

Press the key.

Press the key to finish.

ENTER

END

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Disposing of the waste ink in the wiper bottle

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MEN T : W I PE R B OT T L E

ENTER

Turn the power on.

• After initializing, <LOCAL> is displayed.

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

3 4

key, and press the key.

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

ENTER

When the waste ink is full

5 6

Select the [MENT:WIPER BOTTLE] by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

Open the waste ink box cover.

• By pressing the cover lightly, the cover opens to the front.

Take the wiper bottle out, and dispose of the waste ink.

• Turn the bottle holding the cover, take out the bottle, and then dispose of the ink in the bottle.

• Dispose of the waste ink pursuant to the regulations of your district.

Maintenance

Set the wiper bottle.

(1)Turn the bottle holding the cover, and close the cover. (2)Close the waste ink box cover.

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When the waste ink is full

STAT ION COMPL E TE D : e n t

Press the key.

Press the key to finish.

ENTER

END

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Replacing the Filter

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MEN T : CH ECK F I L T ER

ENTER

To use this machine for a long time, clean the filter periodically (about once a week).

• Put on supplied goggles and gloves. Ink may splash into the eye.

• When a screw is dropped in replacing of the filter, contact a distributor in your district or our office.

• LED UV unit filter (SPC-0657) • Mist adsorption filter

Tools

• Gloves • Paper towel • Goggles

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

ENTER

(SPC-0656)

3 4 5

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [MENT:CHECK FILTER] by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

Remove the front cover.

(1)Push the both ends of the front cover. (2)Pull the cover to the front while opening upward.

Maintenance

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(2) (1)

STAT ION COMPL E TE D : e n t

ENTER

Replacing the Filter

Remove the filter retainer (2 places).

(1)Turn and pull the right white knob. (2)Turn the left white knob and pull the frame of the filter.

Replace the filters (2 places).

• Replace two filters.

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Attach the covers.

• Attach in reverse order of step 5, 6.

Press the key.

• Initializing starts.

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Washing the Nozzle

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MEN T : NO ZZ L E WAS H

ENTER

STAT ION HEAD [123]

ENTER

To prevent nozzle clogging, execute nozzle washing at the end of the daily work.

• Put on supplied goggles and gloves.

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3 4

Tools

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

key, and press the key.

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key, and press the key.

Select the [MENT:NOZZLE WASH] by pressing the

or key, and press the key.

• The carriage moves to the center, and the Y-bar moves to the front.

Set all the heads to execute washing, and press the

key.

(1)Select the head with the key. (2)Select executing (displays the head No.) or not executing (displays “_”) of the nozzle washing with

the key.

• UJ Cleaning swab (SPC-0386) • Gloves • Goggles

• F-200 / LF-200 Washing Liquid (SPC-0568)

ENTER

Remove the front cover.

• The wiper moves to the front.

(1)Push the both ends of the front cover. (2)Pull the cover to the front while opening upward.

Maintenance

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Front

Back

Fill the liquid. COMPL E TE D : e n t

STAT ION LEAVING : 1mi n

CLEAN ING ACTI VE

***-----------------

ENTER

END

Washing the Nozzle

Dip washing liquid into the cleaning swab, and wipe dirt of the wiper nozzle.

• Wipe the places shown in the right.

Put washing liquid into the dropper , and drop on the caps to fill them.

• Fill the washing liquid into the three caps.

Replace the front cover, and press the key.

• Capping is performed.

Set leaving time by pressing the or key, and press the key.

• Usually set 10 min. (Set value: 1 to 99 min)

• After the leaving time, cleaning is performed.

• Adjust the leaving time depending on frequency of use or dirt of the nozzle.

Press the key to finish.

ENTER

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Wash the ink discharge passage

<LOCAL>

FUNCTION

FUNC T I ON

MA I N TE NANC E < EN T >

MA I N TE NANC E

STAT ION <en t>

ENTER

STAT ION

MEN T : D I SWAY WAS H

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

Press the key in the local mode.

Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or

key.

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5 6

7 8

Press the key.

Select the [STATION] by pressing the or key.

Press the key.

Select the [MENT:DISWAY WASH] by pressing the

or key.

• The carriage moves to the center, and the Y-bar moves to the front.

Press the key.

Remove the front cover.

(1)Push the both ends of the front cover. (2)Pull the cover to the front while opening upward.

ENTER

Maintenance

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Fill the liquid. COMPL E TE D : e n t

ENTER

Wash the ink discharge passage

Put washing liquid into the dropper, and drop on the caps to fill them.

• Fill the washing liquid into the three caps.

Replace the front cover, and press the key.

• Capping is performed.

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