MIMAKI JFX550-2513 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
1. Connecting to a Local Network................................................... 4
LAN connection checking method ........................................................ 4
2. Setting up an Ethernet connection.............................................. 6
Sharing a Network ................................................................................ 6
Setting up an Ethernet connection........................................................ 7
3. With output port set to [Ethernet] .............................................. 10
Creating RIP Data............................................................................... 10
Copying jobs to a shared folder at any time ....................................... 13

3
Introduction
The machine should be cleaned periodically depending on the usage frequency to maintain accuracy and
ensure long-term use.
Read the maintenance precautions thoroughly before maintaining this product.

1. Connecting to a Local Network
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1. Connecting to a Local Network
Connect the machine (control PC) and RIP PC via a local network or direct LAN cable to enable jobs (RIP
data) to be easily imported. Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into place.
lMachine (control PC) and RIP PC configuration
The machine can be connected using one of the following two methods:
• Connection using a LAN cable
RIP PC
LAN connection
The machine (control PC)
• Connection via a local network
RIP PC
LAN connection LAN connection
Local network
Internet
Switching hub
The machine (control PC)
lLAN connection precautions
• Set up the control PC and the RIP PC to transfer print data on the same network. Connections via a
router or using Wi-Fi are not possible.
• The following connection devices should be used for a local network connection.
Device Required Recommended
RIP PC LAN port 1 Gbps or higher 10 Gbps
LAN cable CAT6A or higher CAT6A or higher
Switching hub 1 Gbps or higher 10 Gbps
LAN connection checking method
lCheck the machine (control PC) status
Check the LAN connector indicators near the bottom on the back of the control PC.
• The LAN connector indicators are illuminated when the system is connected.

1. Connecting to a Local Network
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• If the indicators are not illuminated, insert the LAN cable until it clicks into place.
[LINK/ACT] [SPEED]
LED Status Summary
SPEED Green Linked via 10GBASE-T
Yellow Linked over a connection other than 10GBASE-T
LINK/ACT Flashing green Data is being sent and received.
Green No network traffic.
• Do not unplug the cable while data is being transferred.
lCheck the touch panel
Check [Network setting] on the touch panel.
• Be sure to confirm whether the LAN connector indicator is lit before configuring the following
settings.
• From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SETTING 2] > [System setting] > [Network setting]. Check the
dialog box. If the LAN connection has been successfully established, the address will be displayed.

2. Setting up an Ethernet connection
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2. Setting up an Ethernet connection
Sharing a Network
1On the RIP PC, open the Windows start menu and click [Settings].
2Select [Network & Internet].
3Under the "Change your network settings" section, select [Sharing options].
4Select [Private], [Guest or Public], or [Domain].
• The selection items may vary depending on the network configuration. Contact your network
administrator.

2. Setting up an Ethernet connection
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5Select [Turn on network discovery] and click [Save changes].
6Restart the RIP PC.
Setting up an Ethernet connection
1On the RIP PC, open the Windows start menu and click [Settings].
2Select [Network & Internet].

2. Setting up an Ethernet connection
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3Select [Change adapter options].
4Right-click [Ethernet], and then select [Properties].
• If there are multiple [Ethernet] icons, select the properties for the port you wish to use.
• The names may vary depending on the PC.
5On the Networking tab, select the [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] item, then click
[Properties].

2. Setting up an Ethernet connection
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6Configure the network settings.
• Configure the network according to the network settings of the control PC.
• For more information regarding the network settings of the control PC and RIP PC, contact your
network administrator.
7Restart the RIP PC.
8Confirm that the connection has been established.
• Connect the RIP PC and control PC via a LAN cable. "Connecting to a Local Network"(P. 4)
9Open Explorer on the RIP PC and enter [\\machine serial number] in the address bar.
• The machine serial number can be checked on the touch panel (MENU > [SYSTEM] > [System
information]).
10 Check the Explorer display.
• Check whether two folders, [HotFolder] and [SharedJob], are displayed.
If they are displayed, configuration is complete.

3. With output port set to [Ethernet]
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3. With output port set to [Ethernet]
Import jobs (RIP data) to the machine (control PC) using a local network. "Connecting to a Local
Network"(P. 4)
RIP PC
LAN connection
The machine (control PC)
: SharedJob
: HotFolder
The shared folder for the machine (control PC) includes the following two types: These should be used as
necessary, as the operation differs depending on the data saving destination.
Item Overview
SharedJob • Saving data in [SharedJob] adds the jobs to the MPC job list. "When saved
to [SharedJob]"(P. 12)
– Jobs can be printed by selecting from the job list.
HotFolder • Saving data in [HotFolder] starts printing immediately. "When saved to
[HotFolder]"(P. 12)
– Printing is not always started immediately, even if you save to [HotFolder].
Creating RIP Data
1Launch RasterLink.
• Click the icon on the RIP PC desktop.
2Select the shared folder from [Select output folder].
• SharedJob: To print from [JOB LIST] on the touch panel (Example: [\\*******\SharedJob])
• HotFolder: To print automatically (Example: [\\*******\HotFolder])
• Please change "********" to the serial number of the printer.
• From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SYSTEM] > [System information] to display the
serial number on the browser screen at right.

3. With output port set to [Ethernet]
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3Select the image data to print.
(1) Select [File] > [Open].
(2) Select the desired image data, then click [OK].
• If multiple printers are registered, select JFX550-2513, JFX600-2513 in "Printer name".
4Select the image data imported.
• The image is displayed in the tab for JFX550-2513, JFX600-2513 selected in "Printer name".
5Check the settings and alter as necessary.
• Specify the following settings by clicking the function icons shown on the right-hand side of the
screen:
(General Print): Specifies settings like enlargement/reduction and number of copies.
(Print Condition): Selects a color profile for the media and ink set loaded in the machine.
• For more information, refer to the RasterLink reference guide. https://mimaki.com/
download/software.html

3. With output port set to [Ethernet]
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6Prepare a job (RIP data) from image data.
• Click (Execute) from the function icons on the right-hand side of the screen. Select "RIP and
Print", then click [Start].
• When the output destination folder is [SharedJob]: The RIP job is added to the MPC job list.
"When saved to [SharedJob]"(P. 12)
• When the output destination folder is [HotFolder]: "Job receiving" is displayed in the lower-left
corner of the MPC screen, and printing starts. "When saved to [HotFolder]"(P. 12)
• When the output port is set to [Ethernet], the job is saved in the specified shared folder
with the job name determined automatically by RasterLink.
When saved to [SharedJob]
Saving data in [SharedJob] adds the jobs to the MPC job list.
lJob checking procedure
Jobs that have been successfully loaded are saved in [SharedJob].
• From MENU on the touch panel, tap [PRINT] > [JOB LIST] > [SharedJob].
• If a job is not displayed, tap the refresh button.
When saved to [HotFolder]
Saving data in [HotFolder] starts printing immediately.
• [QUICK MENU] > [Continuous print] setting
– When continuous print mode is on: Printing starts immediately.
– When continuous print mode is off: The job is added to the queue. Please turn on continuous print
mode to start printing.
• If another job is currently being printed
– The job is added to the queue. Printing starts automatically when the other job print is complete.
Please note that when automatic operation mode or work change mode are turned on, continuous
print mode will turn off and printing will not start once the other job print is complete.
lJob checking procedure
Jobs that have been successfully loaded are saved to [HotFolder].

3. With output port set to [Ethernet]
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• From MENU on the touch panel, tap [PRINT] > [JOB LIST] > [HotFolder].
• Up to 100 jobs can be saved to [HotFolder] by default. If the number exceeds 100 jobs, the
oldest jobs in the print history are deleted. The number of jobs that can be saved can be
changed as follows:
Setting 2 Menu[System setting] > [HotFolder setting]
Copying jobs to a shared folder at any time
Jobs can be created in advance on the RIP PC, and then copied to the shared folder at any time for
importing to MPC.
1Create a job on the RIP PC in advance.
2Copy the job created on the RIP PC to the shared folder (SharedJob or HotFolder) to be used.
• Enter [\\*******] in the Explorer address bar to open the shared folder of the machine.
• Please change "********" to the serial number of the printer.
• From MENU on the touch panel, tap [SYSTEM] > [System information] to display the
serial number on the browser screen at right.

NetworkConnection＆Job Import Guide
September, 2022
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