MIMAKI CG-AR Series Maintenance manual

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Table of Contents
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Maintenance
1. Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 4
2. Maintenance Items and Timing................................................... 5
Items Required for Maintenance........................................................... 5
3. Maintenance Procedure.............................................................. 6
Cover (Exterior) Cleaning ..................................................................... 6
Cleaning the Y-Bar Rail Surfaces ......................................................... 7
Cleaning the Grit Rollers....................................................................... 8
Cleaning the Pinch Rollers ................................................................... 8
When Not in Use for Extended Periods ................................................ 8
4. Consumable Item Replacement ................................................. 9
Cutter Replacement.............................................................................. 9
Pinch Roller Replacement .................................................................... 9
Pen Line Rubber Replacement........................................................... 10

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Maintenance
To ensure years of precise performance, maintain this product periodically based on frequency of use.
Read the maintenance precautions thoroughly before maintaining this product.

1. Maintenance Precautions
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1. Maintenance Precautions
• This machine includes parts that must be replaced periodically. We therefore recommend taking
out a maintenance contract. We recommend cleaning this machine and replacing consumable
items to prevent quality defects and accidents.
• Clean periodically. Debris and dust will accumulate on electrical components when this machine
is used for extended periods. There is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire due to current
leakage.
• Do not clean by blowing—e.g., avoid using air blowers. Doing so may lead to failure, electric
shock, or fire involving the machine if airborne debris or dust gets inside electrical components.
Wipe using a soft cloth soaked in dilute detergent and thoroughly wrung out. A vacuum cleaner
may also be used for cleaning.
• Do not allow liquids to get inside the product. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock,
or fire.
• For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in dilute detergent and thoroughly wrung out.
• Do not use chemical products containing benzine, thinner, or abrasives. Use of these chemicals
may result in damage to or deformation of parts.
• Do not use chlorine-based detergents. Doing so may corrode the machine.

2. Maintenance Items and Timing
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2. Maintenance Items and Timing
Timing Item
Before starting work Cleaning the Y-Bar Rail Surfaces "Cleaning the Y-Bar
Rail Surfaces"(P. 7)
When dirty Cleaning the Grit Rollers "Cleaning the Grit
Rollers"(P. 8)
Cleaning the Pinch Rollers "Cleaning the Pinch
Rollers"(P. 8)
Cover (Exterior) Cleaning "Cover (Exterior)
Cleaning"(P. 6)
When the cutting blade becomes chipped or
blunt
Cutter Replacement "Cutter Replacement"(P. 9)
When the pinch rollers become worn or cannot
be cleaned
Pinch Roller Replacement "Pinch Roller
Replacement"(P. 9)
When the pen line rubber is excessively
damaged, deformed, worn, or lifting, and when
cutting quality has deteriorated
Pen Line Rubber Replacement "Pen Line Rubber
Replacement"(P. 10)
When the machine is not to be used for
extended periods
• Do not leave sheets loaded.
• Push the clamp lever to the rear.
"When Not in Use for Extended Periods"(P. 8)
Items Required for Maintenance
To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office. For more information
on consumable items, refer to our website. https://mimaki.com/supply/cutting.html
• Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children.

3. Maintenance Procedure
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3. Maintenance Procedure
Cover (Exterior) Cleaning
• Do not allow liquids to get inside the product. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock,
or fire.
• For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in dilute detergent and thoroughly wrung out.

3. Maintenance Procedure
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Cleaning the Y-Bar Rail Surfaces
• Before use, be sure to gently wipe the four rail faces A to D shown in the following figure with a
dry cloth to remove any dirt or dust. Dirt on the rails may cause abnormal noise and affect
cutting quality.
A: Upper rail rear B: Upper rail side
C: Lower rail side D: Lower rail rear

3. Maintenance Procedure
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Cleaning the Grit Rollers
With use, the protrusions on the grit rollers may become clogged with paper dust from sheets, causing
sheets to slip.
To prevent this, visually check for any debris, and clean promptly.
A brush (such as a toothbrush) should be used to clean the grit rollers.
Use a small amount of alcohol if dirt is difficult to remove.
Cleaning the Pinch Rollers
Leaving debris on the pinch rollers may cause it to build up and harden.
To prevent this, wipe clean using a dry cloth or cloth moistened with alcohol.
When Not in Use for Extended Periods
Clean as follows if the product is not used for one week or longer:
• Do not leave with sheets loaded on the platen. This may create irregularities or ripples in the
sheet.
• When this machine is not in use, push the clamp lever to the rear to separate the pinch rollers
from the grit rollers. Leaving the pinch rollers in the lowered position for an extended period of
time may cause the pinch rollers to become deformed. Deformation of the pinch rollers may
prevent the sheet from being fed correctly.

4. Consumable Item Replacement
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4. Consumable Item Replacement
To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office.
For more information on consumable items, refer to our website.
https://mimaki.com/supply/cutting.html
• When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the
product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
• Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children.
Cutter Replacement
Replace cutters when blades are chipped or blunt.
• Avoid touching the cutter blade. Failure to do so may result in injury.
• Do not shake or swing the cutter holder. Doing so may cause the blade to come off.
• When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the
product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
1Rotate the adjusting knob to extend the cutter blade fully.
Adjusting knob
Cutter
2Use tweezers to pull out the cutter.
• If the blade is chipped and difficult to remove using tweezers, remove the black cover to
facilitate replacement. Take care not to injure yourself by handling the blade directly and
to avoid dropping it.
3Insert a new cutter into the cutter holder using tweezers.
• Check the orientation of the cutter before inserting it fully.
Pinch Roller Replacement
Replace worn or dirty pinch rollers with new ones.
The pinch roller replacement kit (SPC-0746) contains the following parts:

4. Consumable Item Replacement
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Part name Quanti
ty
Note
Pinch roller 1
Retaining screw 2 Not used during replacement.
Curved E-ring 1 Not used during replacement.
E-ring 1 Not used during replacement.
O-ring 2
Washer 2 Not used during replacement.
lRecommended replacement guide
Replace the pinch rollers every month if used for approximately 12 hours per day.
Replace the pinch rollers every two weeks if used 24 hours per day.
1Turn off the power to the plotter, then push back the clamp lever to raise the pinch rollers.
2Lay paper beneath the pinch rollers.
• Lay paper to avoid dropping parts between the gaps.
3Remove the O-rings, pull out the P/R spindle horizontally, then detach the pinch roller.
• Do not lose the O-rings.
• The spindle may be difficult to pull out or reinsert.
4Insert the P/R spindle into the new pinch roller, then reattach the O-rings.
P/R spindle
Pinch roller
O-ring
O-ring
Pen Line Rubber Replacement
The pen line rubber forms the surface over which pen plotting, cutting, and creasing are performed.
Replace when the pen line rubber is excessively damaged, deformed, worn, or lifting, and when cutting
quality has deteriorated.

4. Consumable Item Replacement
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1Use tweezers to peel off the end of the pen line rubber.
• Wipe off any adhesive remaining in the platen slot with alcohol.
2Attach the double-sided tape provided into the platen slot.
3Peel off the backing paper from the double-sided tape.
4Attach a new pen line rubber on top of the double-sided tape.
• Make sure the pen line rubber is laid flat.

CG-AR Series Requests for Care and Maintenance
February, 2022
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.
2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN
D203643-10-01022022

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