MIMAKI JV3-160SP User manual

D200926
Setup Guide
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp /
E-mail: [email protected]
Table of contents
For safe operation ........................................................... 2
Pictorial signs ............................................................................................ 2
Example of pictorial signs ......................................................................... 2
Precautions in installation.......................................................................... 5
Precautions in use ...................................................................................... 6
Precautions in handling the ink cartridge .................................................. 8
Where to Install the Device ............................................ 9
Unpacking and Assembling ......................................... 10
Assembling the pedestals and the device ................................................ 10
Mounting the protection cover for 440cc ink cartridges ......................... 15
Assembling Rear Exhaust Duct ............................................................... 17
Assembling drier fan Unit ....................................................................... 18
Assembling Front Exhaust Unit .............................................................. 19
Leading the exhaust hose to the left ........................................................ 24
If the roll screen spring has lost its elasticity .......................................... 25
Setting the heater voltage ............................................ 26
Connecting the Cables ................................................. 27
Connecting the interface cable ................................................................ 27
Connecting the power cable .................................................................... 28
Turning the power ON ................................................... 29
Filling Ink for First Time ................................................ 30
Turning the power OFF ................................................. 31
Accessories ................................................................... 32

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For safe operation
Pictorial signs
Pictorial signs are used in this Instruction Manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages
to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before
reading the text.
•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine,
ignoring this sign, as this may cause fire or poisoning. Be sure to
read this manual for proper operation.
•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine,
ignoring this sign, can cause damage only to property.
•The symbol " " indicates helpful information that will facilitate the
use of the device.
•Indicates the reference page for related contents.
Example of pictorial signs
•The symbol " " indicates the case where some phenomenon that
requires a CAUTION sign (including "DANGER" and "WARNING"
signs) exists. A concrete precaution (precaution against an electric
shock in the case of the sketch given on the left) is shown in the
illustration.
•The symbol " " indicates a prohibited behavior. A concrete illustra-
tion of prohibition (disassembly is prohibited in the sketch given on
the left) is shown in or next to the illustration.
•The symbol " " indicates a thing that is forced to be done and in-
struction that is forced to be followed. A concrete illustration of
instruction (the removal of a plug from the receptacle is instructed in
the sketch given on the left) is drawn in the illustration.

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•Be sure to setup the appropriate air-moving system in case of using
the device in a closed room or a room with bad ventilation.
•The special ink used for the device contains organic solvent (cyclo-
hexanone), Since the ink is flammable, never use fire when using the
device.
•When cleaning the ink station and head, be sure to wear the supplied
goggle and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes.
•If you have swallowed the ink by mistake, keep quiet and immediately
consult a docto r. Do not swallow what you have thrown up. Then,
contact the Poison Control Center. Do not allow him or her drink
vomit.
•If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad, immediately move to a loca-
tion where fresh air is present and then keep yourself warm and quiet.
Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
•Waste ink is equivalent to waste oil of industrial waste.
Request its disposal to an industrial waste disposal agent.
WARNING

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Handling of ink cartridges
•Ink is organic solvent.
If ink settles on the skin or clothes,
immediately wash it off with
detergent or water.
If you get ink in your eyes,
immediately wash your eyes with a
lot of clean water for at least 15
minutes. In this case, also wash the
backside of eyelids to rinse ink away
completely. Then, consult a doctor
as soon as possible.
•Store ink cartridges and waste ink
tank in a place that is out of the
reach of children.
•Never refill the ink cartridge with ink.
MIMAKI assumes no responsibility
for malfunction caused by using the
device after replenishment of ink.
During assembly
•The pack of the device is as heavy
as approximately 200 kg.
Perform the assembly work by at
least four persons.
Do not disassemble or remodel the device.
•Never disassemble or remodel the
main unit of the printer and the ink
cartridge. Disassembling/remodeling
any of them will result in electric
shocks or breakdown of the device.
WARNING
Do not use the device in damp places.
•Avoid damp environments when
putting the device into service. Do
not splash water onto the device.
High-humidity or water will give rise
to fire, electric shocks or breakdown
of the device.
Abnormal event occurs.
•If the device is used under an
abnormal condition where the device
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 device no longer
produces smoke, and contact a
distributor in your district for repair.
Never repair your device by yourself
since it is very dangerous for you to
do so.
Power supply and voltage
•Be sure to use the device with the
power supply specifications
indicated.
•Be sure to connect the plug of the
power cable to a grounded
receptacle.
If not, fire or electric shocks can
result.
Handling of the power cable
•Take care not to damage, break or
work on the power cable.
•If a heavy matter is placed on the
power cable, heated or drawn, the
power cable can break to cause fire
or electric shocks.

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Precautions in installation
CAUTION
A place exposed to direct sunlight
A place in which temperature and humidity
vary by a great margin
Use the device under the
following environment. Operating
environment: 15 to 30°C
35 to 65% (Rh)
A place exposed to direct air blow from air
conditioner, etc.
A place that is not horizontal
A place that vibrates
A place where fire is present

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Precautions in use
CAUTION
Heater
•Do not spill liquid on the platen as
this may cause failure of the heater or
ignition.
•Do not touch the platen heater with
bare hand while it is hot as this may
cause burn.
•When moving the device, wait unit
the heater temperature drops.
As a criterion, wait at least 30
minutes since you turn off the power
of the heater.
The device can be moved within the
same floor without steps. When
moving it to a different place, contact
Mimaki sales office or dealer.
Use the ink specified
•Do not use ink other than the JV3
genuine ink as doing so may cause
damage to the device.
•Do not use the JV3 genuine ink for
other plotters as doing so may cause
damage to other plotters.
Periodic exchange parts
•There are some parts which must be
replaced by service men. Therefore,
we would like to suggest that you
make a contract with distributors or
dealers for after-sale service.
Power supply
•Leave the breaker turned ON.
•Do not turn OFF the main power
switch on the rear face.
Protection against dust
•It is strongly recommended to use the
device in a room that is not dusty.
(See “Chapter 4 Maintenance
functions.”)
•Keep the front cover held closed also
when the device is not engaged in
printing. If not, dust can accumulate
on the head nozzle.
•When leaving the workshop after the
working hours, be sure to remove any
media from the roll hanger. If any
media is left on the roll hanger, dust
can gather on it.
•Store media in a bag. Wiping off dust
accumulated on a media will
adversely affect the media due to
static electricity.
•Frequently wipe the capping station
clean to eliminate dust and paper
chips. Wiping with a fluffy wiper only
rubs dust over the capping station.
Replace the fluffy wiper immediately
with a new one.
•Dust in the head will also cause
drops of ink to fall abruptly down on
the media during printing. If this
phenomenon takes place, be sure to
clean up the head. (See “Chapter 4
Maintenance functions.”)
Front cover and lever
•Never open the front cover and/or
lever during printing. Opening the
cover or lever will abort printing.
Media
•If media that is likely to tightly curl,
flatten first the paper before using it
for printing. Heavily-curled media
affect the plotted picture quality.

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CAUTION
Locking the casters
•Be sure to lock the casters before
starting plotting. If the device
performs plotting without the casters
locked, the device can move out of
position.
Ink cartridges
•If the ink cartridge is moved from a
cold place to a warm place, leave it
in the room temperature for three
hours or more before using it.
•Open the ink cartridge just before
installing it in the printer. If it is
opened and left for an extended
period of time, normal printing
performance of the printer may not
be ensured.
•Be sure to thoroughly consume the
ink in the ink cartridge, once it is
opened, within three months.
If an extended period of time has
passed after opening the cartridge
tank, printing quality would be poor.
•Be sure to store ink cartridges in a
cold and dark place.
•Never replenishes the ink cartridge
with ink.
•Using any ink type other than the
exclusive one can cause a trouble.
Remember that the user shall be
charged for a repair to correct any
damage resulting from the use of ink
other than the exclusive type.
•Neither pound the ink cartridge nor
shake it violently so as to prevent
leakage of ink.
Warning labels
•This device is adhered with a
warning labels. 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.
Refer to Appendix for the label
adhering locations.

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Precautions in handling the ink cartridge
•Ink is organic solvent. If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immedi-
ately wash it off with detergent or water.
If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of
clean water for at least 15 minutes. In this case, also wash the back-
side of eyelids to rinse ink away completely. Then, consult a doctor as
soon as possible.
•Never disassemble the ink cartridge.
•Do not shake the ink cartridge violently. Shaking or turning it roughly
can cause leakage of ink.
•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.
•Using any ink type other than the exclusive one can cause a trouble.
Remember that the user shall be charged for a repair to correct any
damage resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type.
•If the ink cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave
it in the room temperature for three hours or more before using it.
•Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink cartridge, once it is
opened, within three months. If an extended period of time has
passed after opening the cartridge tank, plotting quality would be
poor.
•Be sure to store ink cartridges in a cold and dark place.
•Store ink cartridges in a place that is out of the reach of children.
•Request an industrial waste disposal agent to dispose of the empty
ink cartridges and waste ink tank.

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Where to Install the Device
Secure a suitable installation space before assembling the device.
The place of installation must have space required not only for the device itself but also for plotting
operation.
Model Width Depth Height Gross weight
JV3-160SP 2660 mm 750 mm 1240 mm About 175kg*
*: With exhaust unit : 185kg
0
m
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500 mm
1000 mm
1000 mm
2640 mm
500 mm

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Unpacking and Assembling
Assembling the pedestals and the device
•The pack of the device is as heavy as approximately 200 kg. Perform
the assembly work by at least four persons to ensure safety.
•Exercise added care not to drop the main unit on your feet.
1. Lift down the carton which contains the exhaust
plotter and legs.
2. Remove the four screws which fix the packing legs
and packing pads.
Take the plotter out of the carton together with the packing legs,
then put it on the floor.
3. Remove the four screws (two at each end) which fix
the packing legs to the plotter.
•Do not hoist the handle with a crane, or the
plotter may become faulty.
packing leg
packing leg
handle

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4. Using four screws, attach the stay to the leg tempo-
rarily.
The stay has vertical and horizontal aspects.
The side of the leg with a ditch is the outside.
Use the hexagonal wrench.
5. Lock the four stoppers of the leg.
6. Hold the handles of the plotter by four people.
FRONT
Temporality tighten
Stay
Ditch

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7. Put the front face of the leg first. If the rear face of
the leg is put first, the plotter cannot be attached
because of the interface connectors.
•The plotter is very heavy. Be careful not to
drop it.
8. Fix the plotter and stay to the leg.
Fix the plotter to the leg using four screws.
Fasten the screws which fix the stay to the leg.
9. Attach the leg to the plotter temporarily with two
bolts.
IEEE 1284 interface
Temporality tighten
Temporality tighten

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10. Remove two screws each from the right and left
sides and detach the right and left handles.
11. Remove the four screws which fix the take-up device
to the plotter.
Then, attach the take-up device to the stay.
12. Connect the cable of the take-up device to the con-
nector at the bottom of the plotter.
For take-up device

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13. Attach the waste ink tank bracket to the plotter.
14. Attach the waste ink tank tray with four screws.
15. Attach the waste ink tank.
16. Open the front cover and then remove the sponges.
Remove the two screws and then remove the head
stopper.
Head stopper

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Mounting the protection cover for 440cc ink cartridges
1. Remove the two knobs and the ink name plate.
When insert the ink cartridge, remove the ink cartridges from ink
station.
2. Remove the two knobs at side of the ink station.
•Keep the knobs for mounting the
440cartridge base.
3. Attach the ink name plate on the 440 cartridge base.
Fix it with two knobs that removed in procedure1.
4. Mount the 440 cartridge base on the ink station.
Fasten the provided two knobs and the two knobs that removed in
procedure2.
5. Fasten the seven knobs temporarily at the both side
of the 440 cartridge base.
(1)
(2)

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6. Set the two protection covers on 440 cartridge base.
Insert the protection cover between the 440 car-
tridge base and the screws that fixed temporarily in
procedure5.
Tighten the screws to mount the protection cover.
7. Mount the protection cover at the both side of ink
station as the same way.

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duct
hose band
binding band
binding bands
Assembling Rear Exhaust Duct
1. Attach the duct to the rear panel of the plotter using
three screws.
The duct can be attached either rightward or leftward depending on
the exhaust outlet ventilation.
2. Fix the exhaust hose using hose band.
Lead the opposite end of the hose outdoors.
3. Attach binding band for fixing the exhaust hose to
the rear panel of the plotter.
To discharge air to the right side of the plotter, attach one binding
band.
To discharge air to the left side of the plotter, attach two binding
bands.

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Assembling drier fan Unit
1. Attach the drier fan stay R/L to the front panel of
the plotter using 4 screws.
2. Attach the drier fan unit to the fan stay using 2
supporting point screws.
3. Attach 2 knob screws.
4. Connect the drier fan unit cable to the connector at
the underside of the bottom.
For drier fan unit

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Assembling Front Exhaust Unit
•Wear protective gloves when assembling the front exhaust unit. If
you do not wear gloves, you may get hurt.
•Be sure to perform step 7) to pull out the pin which fixes the winding
of the roll screen.
•At shipping, the exhaust fan is set for exhaust to the right. For ex-
haust to the left, see “Leading the exhaust hose to the left.” P.24
1. Fix the exhaust fan to the take-up device shaft using
one knob and two screws.
Attach the exhaust fan to fit the setup orientation (left/right) of the
duct hose.( P.24)
Arrange the exhaust fan under the media to
be set.
2. Along the stay of the leg, plug the power cable of the
exhaust fan to the connector at the bottom of the
plotter.
•Do not plug the power cable to the
connector of the take-up device as this
may cause failure.
For exhaust fan
Put through under the test.
knob screws

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3. Attach the exhaust cover R to the drier fan stay R
and leg stay using 3 screws.
4. Attach the exhaust cover L to the drier fan stay L
and leg stay using 3 screws.
5. Attach the exhaust cover stay to the exhaust cover
R/L using 2 screws.