Mimaki jv33 service manual pdf download

Operation Principle Sequence at Power-on Origin Point Detection Set Up Media Detection Sequence of Maintenance Function Operation Principle Sequence at Power-on The following is the sequence after power-on.

Page Set Up Operation Principle Set Up Machine Configuration The following required resources are checked. Cap OFF 2. Operation sequence is as the following. Taking out cartridges all slots Cartridge sensor monitoring Cartridge valve is closed. The firmware switches select whether the inkset configured at the initial filling is 4-color or not.

Normally the valve of 1 cartridge per color is opened by toggle switching, supplying ink to a 2-nozzle row. Page 21 Operation Principle Flow of the ink supply control The ink supply control flow can be divided as the followings. Error check of the cartridge. Priority Content A cartridge having smaller ink residual quantity. Page 25 Operation Principle If the filling is not 4-color, or if the filling is 4-color and switching is not possible within 1 supply system, the warning for the current supply cartridge is displayed.

The followings are relations between warnings and operations. Page 27 Operation Principle Ink residual quantity control Residual quantity of cartridge ink is calculated by subtracting ink consumption quantity obtained by calculation of number of ink shot times of drawing and flashing and ink suction amount by cleaning and filling from the ink residual quantity.

When ink residual quantity is updated, writing to the ink IC chip is executed. Set value of each cartridge is as the followings. Each uses the sub cartridge and control cartridge.

Page 31 Operation Principle Initial Filling At device starting, when ink is not filled, initial filling is conducted. Functions As it is non- filling state after the completion of cleaning, the Initial Filling p. Dry suction pressing [ENTER] to drive corresponding motor If a warning on waste ink tank arises, filling is not conducted.

Head ID is for compensating differences of discharge amount of ink among each head. Select a part to be registered and input date and part number. Effective part numbers are as the followings. Page Test Function Functions TEST Function The test function comprises the following items executed in shipping, and the maintenance operation.

Reference Check pattern page Slant adjusting pattern P. Before starting the test, turn the servo motor and stepping motor to OFF, after finishing the test, initial operation of original position detection is executed.

Cap OFF station moved to the lowest position , reading of paper width sensor is displayed. The memory check requires the following time.

F-ROM : 1 sec. Feed distance is designated to execute feeding. Moving a carriage with designated distance 3 reciprocatings , difference of linear encoder value and Y-axis motor encoder value is displayed. If an error arises during the operation, the test is aborted. Special Key Function A function executed with pressing certain key SW at starting the device, the function starts the device with the following modes.

This function is for initializing parameters when starting of device is disabled to start because of parameter hash error and so on. Operation Flow Outline The followings are items to be operational at the maintenance open. As for the operation flow at the maintenance close, see the operation manual.

Page Setup Operation Flow Page Maintenance Operation Flow Page Common Setup Operation Flow Page Adjust Operation Flow Overhaul of Covers Overhaul of Ink-related Parts Overhaul of Driving Parts The description given here is chiefly of disas- sembly procedures. As a rule, reverse the disassembly procedure for reassembly. For reassembly, however, descrip- tion is added as needed, for example, if the procedure is different from the reversed disassembly procedure or if any precautions are to be taken.

Page Tools And Jigs Outline Remove the screws x4 2. Remove the cover Head Cover 1. Remove the screws x2 KB Cover 2. Remove the screws x4 1. Remove the screws x6 2. Remove the cover 2. Remove the connector 3. Part Reference page Head Unit p.

Pump Motor p. Capping Assembly p. Major Parts for Washing Cartridge Assembly p. Reference Item Description page 1. Preparation Because the head is filled with water-based transportation liquid S on Cleaning within Head shipment, this will react with the solvent ink to form a precipitate. Use S p. Do not wash inside the head when using Aqueous Ink.

Charge Head Change Washing. Power ON. Fill up ink HD. The a column and b column patterns are printed alternatingly at a pitch of approximately mm as shown in the figure on the right. The a column and b b column a column b column Select standard or high-speed depending on the DROP.

Pump Motor Remove the station cover x5 screws. See P. Remove the screws x2 and remove the pump motor assembly. Capping Assembly Turn the main power supply of the printer off. Be sure to shut the main circuit breaker to prevent unexpected movements. Manually move the head unit over the platen. Remove the wiring cover x6 screws. Remove the screws x2. Remove the capping assembly while turning back the pump washing parts. Coupler When reattaching, insert the capping assembly into the prescribed position while turning back the pump washing parts at capping upper part.

Coupler The factory default setting is 4-color. Ink supply path 4-color fill Use the procedure of next page to change to 6- color.

Page 87 Overhaul of Ink-related Parts 1. Loosen the coupler screws and remove the tube and O-rings. Coupler screws Tube O-ring 2. Put on the rubber plugs on the coupler. Part Reference page Part Reference page Main PCB p. Station PCB p. Because of the time it takes to readjust and reconfigure these settings, and for ease of use and better printing quality, copy the setting value to a PC upload before replacement, then write the copied settings back to the main PCB from the PC download after replacement.

Start FWUpdateTool3. Parameter Save Window automatically appears when Upload is successfully completed. Enter file name to save parameters. Turn off the power of JV Start the FWUpdateTool3.

Station PCB Turn the main power supply of the printer off. Be sure to shut the main circuit breaker to prevent unexpected move. Remove the right cover. X-axis Motor p. Y-axis Motor p. Page 8: Features Features The features of the machine are described below.

Understanding them together with the operating instructions given in this manual will help you use the machine properly.

High image quality and High-speed printing realized by the new generation printer head. Newly developed printer head, 1 head consisting of nozzles nozzles x 8 lines , is adopted. Page 9 Features Easy maintenance The automatic capping system for the heads eliminates the need of head cleaning before turning off the power. Ink discharge passage is automatically cleaned from the cap. Nozzles can be unclogged by performing the cleaning function. If the machine is not in use for a prolonged period of time, it automatically performs nozzle clogging preventive operation at fixed intervals.

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

Examples of symbols Meaning Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries to Further, when the solvent ink is used, it is necessary to wear the attached goggles. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when the machine is to be used in an unfavorable environment. Moving this machine Depending on the ambient temperature, the heater temperature may not rise to the set value. Page Moving This Machine If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may occur.

Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures Even when the power switch is off, keep against jamming of medias or in maintenance inside the all covers closed. Pre-heater Preheats the media before printing. Located inside the platen Cleaning solution cartridge Set a dedicated Washings cartridge optional.

Page Operation Panel Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. The Pre-heater is used for pre-heating of the media prior to printing to prevent rapid temperature changing. The Print-heater improves the image quality in printing. The Post-heater dries ink after printing. Page Carriage Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing, the cutter unit for cutting off the sheet of media, etc.

A lever is also provided to adjust the height of Head in 2 stages according to the thickness of media. The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for cleaning the heads, etc. The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the ink heads from drying up. Shake the ink cartridge as shown on the right. Insert the ink cartridge. This may result in ink leakage from the ink cartridges.

This may result in troubles. MIMAKI will not bear any responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink cartridges refilled with ink. Page Media Caution in handling of medias Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias.

Set the heater temperature to meet the characteristics of the media. Page Menu Mode Menu mode This machine has 4 modes. Each menu mode is described below. Page 30 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter. User type Page User Type User type Drawing of higher quality prints is available by making setting of User type the print set matching to the characteristics of media when this machine is used for drawing.

On this machine, 4 types of User type 1 to 4 are settable. Set items registrable to User type For the registering procedures to User type 1 to 4 , refer to P. Setting medias Referring to "Setting medias" P.

Test printing Referring to "Test printing" P. Drawing data Referring to "Drawing data" P. Main power switch : At the side of this machine. Keep it "ON" always. Check the followings when the power is turned off. Page Setting Medias Setting medias Useable medias This machine can be used with roll media and leaf sheet media. For useable medias, refer to P. Adjusting the head height Adjust the head height according to the thickness of the media used.

Page 37 Setting medias Keeping the height adjusting lever held at the aforementioned position, tighten the two screws. Return the carriage to the station position. Page Setting A Roll Media Setting a roll media Set a roll media to the roll media hanger located on the back of this machine.

It may cause an injury due to the media. Page This Machine Setting medias Move the roll holder to the roll setting position. Roll holder Set the base position Basis of roll holder within this range.

Page 40 Insert the roll media in this machine. Page 41 Setting medias Hold the media with the media press gently. Page 42 Secure the media on the take-up device. Page Take-Up Device Setting medias Take-up device The take-up direction of media is selectable by using the switch of the take-up device.

Page Setting Leaf Media Setting leaf media Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. Open the front cover. Front cover Raise the clamp lever. Clamp lever Insert the leaf media between the platen and the pinch rollers.

Page 45 Setting medias Press the key. Page Changing The Printing Origin Changing the printing origin The position of the printing origin can be changed. Moving the LED pointer to the changing position and deciding the position. Page 47 Setting medias Typical setting position of printing origin The printing origin in the depth direction X' is positioned at about 40 mm rearward from the cutting line. The printing origin in the scanning direction Y' is positioned at 15 mm from the right end of the media.

Set the Heater temperature according to the media used. Page Test Printing Test printing Perform the test printing to check if printing failures blurring or missing due to nozzle clogging or the like occur on the printed.

Select it depending on the result of pattern drawings. The loosened may result in failures of the image quality. Set the media. Page Stopping The Print Temporarily Drawing data Stopping the print temporarily Perform the following operations when stopping the print halfway. Press the key in printing. Page Cutting A Media Drawing data Cutting a media For a roll media, two ways are available to cut the media after printing is completed, as follows.

Page User Type User type Registering the drawing conditions together Type registration The drawing conditions are registered in each type The most suitable drawing conditions are settable only by changing the type when replaced by a different type of media, if the drawing conditions that meet the media to be used have been registered in the type. Example of type registration When solvent ink is used.

The underlined has been set when purchased. Page Setting Media Compensation Setting media compensation Correct the feeding rate of media after the type of media is replaced or the temperature of Heater is changed. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the print, thus resulting in a poor print.

Page 60 Press the key twice. Page 61 Setting media compensation When you need to correct the media feed during printing The media feeding amount can be corrected even in the remote mode or when printing image data. Page 63 Changing the set value of Heater Press the key. Press the key twice. Page Adjusting Suitable Temperature Adjustment When Solvent Ink Is Used Adjusting suitable temperature adjustment When solvent ink is used This section describes the procedure for setting the heater temperatures properly.

The proper heater temperatures depend on the media type and ambient temperature. Set temperatures that are appropriate to the media.

For non-coated media or media on which ink is slow to dry, set the heater temperatures so that the ink fixing and drying characteristics will be improved. Page In Case The Heater Temperature Is Too Low Changing the set value of Heater In case the heater temperature is too low When solvent ink is used, this may result in printing failures such as beading or banding if the heater temperature or the ink acceptable amount the ink limit is too low. Beading is a phenomenon that adjacent dots attract each other and join.

Page Setting Print Mode Setting print mode Upon the setting of the print mode, set each item for printing as follows. Page 67 Setting print mode When changing the details of printing quality at each resolution. In this page, set the printing method of white ink and other color ink. Set Value Outline Printing the white ink and the color ink at the same time. Page 71 Setting print mode Press the key. Page Setting Drying Time Setting drying time Upon the setting of drying time, set each item for ink drying as follows.

During bidirectional printing, the machine stops temporarily after every scanning back and forth. Page Setting Margins Setting margins Set a non-printing area along the right and left edges of the media. The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set hereupon. Page Downloaded From Manualsprinter. ANE L pressing the keys. Press the key.

Be sure to press the key to register the setting. Page Setting Auto Cleaning Setting Auto cleaning The machine is settable so that the head cleaning is automatically carried out when printing is completed for the set length. At the completion of printing, the machine counts the length printed after the previous head cleaning and performs the cleaning automatically if required.

Page Setting Cleaning While Printing Setting cleaning while printing Set it whether the head cleaning is carried out automatically during printing or not. Upon cleaning during printing, set the cleaning interval to the length printed.