MIMAKI jV100-160 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Foreword......................................................................................... 5
For safe use.................................................................................... 7
Symbols ................................................................................................ 7
Usage Precautions ............................................................................... 8
Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine ............................ 11
Ink Specifications................................................................................ 12
Restrictions concerning the product ................................................... 12
Installation Precautions................................................................. 13
Installation Space ............................................................................... 14
When Relocating This Machine .......................................................... 14
Safety Interlocks ........................................................................... 15
Warning Labels............................................................................. 16
Chapter 1 Before Using This Product
1.1 Part Names and Functions ..................................................... 20
Front ................................................................................................... 20
Rear and Right Side View................................................................... 21
Carriage .............................................................................................. 22
Platen.................................................................................................. 22
Capping station................................................................................... 22
Pinch Rollers and Grid Rollers............................................................ 23
Ink status lamp.................................................................................... 23
Media sensor ...................................................................................... 24
Take-up units ...................................................................................... 24
Power supply switch ........................................................................... 24
Operating panel .................................................................................. 26
1.2 Connecting the Power Cable .................................................. 30
Turning On the Power......................................................................... 30
Turning Off the Power......................................................................... 31
1.3 Connecting a PC to the Product ............................................. 32
Using a USB Cable............................................................................. 32
Using a LAN Cable ............................................................................. 32
1.4 System Configuration ............................................................. 34
Driver Setup (When Using USB Cable) .............................................. 34
Installing RIP Software ....................................................................... 35
Obtaining Color Profiles...................................................................... 35
Setting Up RIP Software..................................................................... 36
1.5 Ink Replacement Method........................................................ 38
When Ink Near End is Displayed ........................................................ 38
When Ink End is Displayed................................................................. 38
Chapter 2 Printing
2.1 Print Process .......................................................................... 44
2.2 Adjusting Print Head Height.................................................... 47

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2.3 Loading the Media .................................................................. 49
Media .................................................................................................. 49
Loading the Roll Media ....................................................................... 49
2.4 Setting the Heater Temperature ............................................. 55
2.5 Test Printing............................................................................ 56
Changing the Layout Direction for Test Printing ................................. 56
Printing Defects .................................................................................. 57
2.6 Head Cleaning ........................................................................ 58
2.7 Feed Correction ...................................................................... 59
Feed Correction Procedure ................................................................ 59
2.8 Correcting the Drop Position................................................... 61
Drop Position Correction Procedure ................................................... 61
2.9 Printing RIP Data .................................................................... 63
Preparing RIP Data............................................................................. 63
Changing the Origin............................................................................ 64
Starting Printing .................................................................................. 65
Stopping Printing (Data Clear)............................................................ 66
2.10 Cutting the Media.................................................................. 67
Chapter 3 Settings
3.1 Setup menu ............................................................................ 70
Setup Menu List.................................................................................. 70
3.2 Maintenance Menu ................................................................. 74
Maintenance Menu List....................................................................... 74
3.3 Machine setup menu .............................................................. 78
Machine Setup Menu List ................................................................... 78
3.4 Nozzle check menu ................................................................ 85
Nozzle Check Menu List ..................................................................... 85
3.5 Information menu.................................................................... 87
Information Menu List ......................................................................... 87
Chapter 4 Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance Precautions ....................................................... 90
4.2 Maintenance Items and Timing............................................... 91

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4.3 Maintenance ........................................................................... 92
Items Required for Maintenance......................................................... 92
Ink Maintenance ................................................................................. 92
Wiper Cleaning ................................................................................... 93
Cap Cleaning ...................................................................................... 94
NCU Cleaning..................................................................................... 95
Carriage Underside Cleaning ............................................................. 96
Print Head Nozzle Washing................................................................ 97
Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning ........................................................ 99
Media Sensor Cleaning ...................................................................... 99
Automatic Correction Sensor (DAS) Cleaning.................................. 100
Media Holder Cleaning ..................................................................... 101
Platen Cleaning ................................................................................ 101
Cover (Exterior) Cleaning ................................................................. 102
When Not in Use for Extended Periods ............................................ 102
4.4 Consumable Item Replacement ........................................... 105
Wiper Replacement .......................................................................... 105
Wiper Cleaner Replacement............................................................. 106
Cap Replacement ............................................................................. 108
Cap Absorber Replacement ............................................................. 109
Waste Ink Tank Replacement........................................................... 110
Blowing Fan Filter Replacement....................................................... 113
Pinch Roller Replacement ................................................................ 113
Media Holder Replacement .............................................................. 114
Media Cutter Replacement ............................................................... 116
Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems
5.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 120
The power does not turn on.............................................................. 120
Printing is not possible...................................................................... 120
The media jams or the media is dirty................................................ 120
Image defects occur. ........................................................................ 121
The heater temperature does not rise to the specified value............ 121
Ink leakage occurs............................................................................ 122
5.2 Problems indicated by messages ......................................... 123
Warning messages ........................................................................... 123
Ink errors (local guidance) ................................................................ 125
Error messages ................................................................................ 126
SYSTEM HALT................................................................................. 130
Chapter 6 Appendix
6.1 Specifications........................................................................ 132
6.2 Relay Box ............................................................................. 135
6.3 Drying fan unit....................................................................... 136
6.4 LICENSE Library .................................................................. 137

Foreword
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Inkjet printer JV100-160.
Read this operating manual (“this document” hereinafter) thoroughly and make sure you understand its
contents to ensure safe and correct use of the product.
Please note that the illustrations contained in this manual are intended to show functions, procedures, or
operations and may sometimes differ slightly from the actual machine.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PostScript are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
Other company and product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies in Japan and in other countries.
RasterLink and FineCut are the trademarks or registered trademarks of MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
in Japan and in other countries.
Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this document is strictly prohibited.
© 2020 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
lDisclaimers
• Mimaki Engineering accepts no liability for damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of the
JV100-160 (“this machine” hereinafter), whether or not the product is faulty. Mimaki Engineering rejects
all liability for damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of this machine.
• Mimaki Engineering rejects all liability for damages, direct or indirect, attributable to materials created
while using this machine.
• Using this machine in conjunction with devices other than those recommended by Mimaki Engineering
may result in fire or accidents. Such incidents are not covered by the product warranty. Mimaki
Engineering rejects all liability for damages, direct or indirect, arising from such incidents.
• Use only genuine Mimaki Engineering ink and maintenance liquid. Use of other products may result in
failures or reduce print quality. Such incidents are not covered by the product warranty. Mimaki
Engineering rejects all liability for damages, direct or indirect, arising from such incidents.
• Do not attempt to refill the ink packs with unauthorized ink. Such incidents are not covered by the product
warranty. Mimaki Engineering rejects all liability for damages, direct or indirect, arising from such
incidents.
lTV and radio interference
• This product emits high-frequency electromagnetic radiation while operating. Under certain
circumstances, this may result in TV or radio interference. We make no guarantee that this
machine will not affect special radio or TV equipment.
If you suspect that this machine is causing radio or TV interference, check the radio or TV reception after
turning off this machine. If the interference disappears when the power is turned off, this machine is likely to
be the cause of the interference.
Try any of the following solutions or combinations of these solutions:
• Change the orientation of the TV or radio antenna to find a position where interference does not occur.
• Move the TV or radio away from this machine.
• Plug the TV or radio into a power outlet on a power circuit other than the power circuit to which this
machine is connected.

Foreword
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lFCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulations
This product has been tested and certified to comply with restrictions applying to Class A digital devices
under Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These restrictions are designed to provide suitable protection from
harmful interference when the printer is used in commercial environments.
This product may generate, use, or emit radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference with
radio communications if not installed or used in accordance with the operating manual.
Use of this product in residential areas may cause harmful interference. If so, the user is responsible for
rectifying such interference.
• Use only the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to this product. Use
of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations.
To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use the cables recommended by Mimaki
Engineering.

For safe use
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For safe use
Symbols
In this manual, the symbols indicate and explain precautions. Make sure you fully understand the meaning of
each symbol and use the machine safely and correctly.
Explanation
Warning Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious injury
if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.
Caution Indicates a potential hazard that may result in minor or moderate
injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.
Notice Indicates a potential hazard that may result in property damage if
handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.
Warning sign Indicates something that requires attention. Warning specifics are
drawn inside the symbol.
Mandatory action
sign
Indicates an action that must be carried out. The specifics of the
mandatory action are drawn inside the symbol.
Prohibition sign Indicates a prohibited action. The specifics of the prohibited action
are drawn inside the symbol.
Important Indicates important information related to use of this machine.
Tip Indicates useful reference information.
Reference
information
Indicates the corresponding page for related information. Click the
text to display the corresponding page.

For safe use
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Usage Precautions
lIn the event of abnormal conditions
• In the event of abnormal conditions such as smoke or unusual odor, turn off the main power
immediately and unplug the power cable. Continuing to use the product under these conditions
may result in failure, electric shock, or fire. Once you have confirmed that smoke is no longer
being emitted, contact your local dealer or our service office. Never attempt to repair the product
yourself. Doing so is hazardous.
• Immediately wipe off any ink, maintenance maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other liquid used
with the product that comes into contact with your skin. Then wash using soap, and rinse with
plenty of water. Failure to wash off ink may result in skin inflammation. If your skin becomes
irritated or painful, seek medical attention immediately.
• If ink, maintenance maintenance liquid, waste ink, or any other liquid used in the product comes
into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water. Rinse for at least 15
minutes. If you wear contact lenses and they can be easily removed, remove after rinsing for at
least 15 minutes with clean water. Be sure to also rinse the undersides of your eyelids. Failure
to rinse off ink may result in blindness or impaired vision. If your eyes become irritated or
painful, seek medical attention immediately.
• If ink, maintenance maintenance liquid, waste ink, or any other liquid used in the product enters
your mouth or is swallowed, gargle with water immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention promptly. Inducing vomiting may cause liquid to enter the airway.
• If a large amount of vapor is inhaled, move to a well-ventilated area, keep warm, and rest in a
posture that allows easy breathing. If the condition does not improve, seek medical attention
promptly.
• If an ink leak occurs, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Contact
your local dealer or our service office.
lPower supply precautions
• Use the included power cable. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. Do not
use the power cable with other electronic devices.
• Always grasp the plug when unplugging the power cable. Pulling on the power cable itself may
damage the cable and result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
• Do not use the power plug with dust on it. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or
fire.
• Avoid touching the blade of the power plug with a metal object. Otherwise there is a risk of
failure, electric shock, or fire.
• Do not attempt to modify the cable. Avoid damaging the cable. Avoid placing heavy objects on
the power cable or pulling on or exposing the cable to heat. Doing so may damage the cable,
resulting in electric shock or fire.
• Do not use extension cords or multi-outlet extension cords. Otherwise there is a risk of failure,
electric shock, or fire.
• Do not use if the power cable appears to be damaged or the core wire has an exposed or
broken core. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.

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• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Disregarding this precaution may result in electric
shock.
• Plug the power cable plug into a grounded power outlet. Otherwise there is a risk of failure,
electric shock, or fire.
• When installing electrical outlets, perform grounding work to prevent electric shock. All electrical
work must be done by a licensed electrician.
• Perform grounding work.
• Do not turn off the main power supply. Turning off the main power supply will disable the
automatic maintenance function (including nozzle clogging prevention function and ink
discharge channel cleaning function). This will increase the risk of print defects (e.g., nozzle
clogging, deflection).
• Use this machine with a power supply that meets specifications.
• Be sure to plug the power cable into a power outlet close to the machine. Insert the power plug
securely.
• When connecting the power cable, check the input voltage of the power outlet and the capacity
of the breaker. Also, connect each cable to a separate power source with an independent
breaker. Connecting to power outlets linked with the same breaker may trip the breaker.
lCaution regarding moving parts
• Keep parts of the body such as the face and hands away from moving parts. Also keep clothing
(e.g., loose clothing and accessories) that may impede work away from the machine. Failure to
do so may result in injury.
• Long hair should be tied back. Failure to do so may result in injury.
lDo not disassemble or repair
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric
shock, or fire.
lHandling the cutter
• Avoid touching the cutter blade. Failure to do so may result in injury.

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lDisposing of the product
• Please contact your local retailer or service agent.
• When disposing of the product yourself, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose
of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations.
lHeater
• The heater becomes extremely hot. Do not touch with bare hands.
• Condensation may form on the print head nozzle surface depending on the ambient
temperature and humidity. The formation of condensation may cause printing defects (e.g.,
nozzle clogging or deflection). Perform head cleaning if any printing defects (e.g., nozzle
clogging or deflection) occur during printing. Set the platen heater to a temperature not
exceeding 35 °C, and ensure that the ambient temperature is within the permissible operating
temperature range (20 °C to 30 °C).
"Head Cleaning"(P. 58)
"Installation Precautions"(P. 13)
lOther usage Precautions
• Keep children away from this machine.

Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine
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Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the
Machine
The containers of the inks, maintenance liquid, and other fluids used in this machine are labeled with fluid
warnings. Thoroughly read them and make sure you understand the contents.
• Take steps to prevent leakage into natural water systems or domestic wastewater. Some
constituents are toxic to aquatic life.
• Be sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS) before use.
https://mimaki.com/supply/sds/
• Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when
handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with this machine. Leaking
ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth.
• Do not subject Ink bottle to strong shocks or violent shaking. Do not attempt to refill the ink.
Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into your eyes or mouth.
• Do not disassemble Ink bottle. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into your eyes or
mouth.
• Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children.
• When disposing of the product, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the
product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
• Do not use ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with this machine with other printers.
Disregarding this precaution may result in damage to the printer.
• Do not touch the metal parts of the ink IC chips. Static electricity may damage the ink IC chip,
and dirt or damage may make the ink IC chip unreadable.
• Store in a low place no higher than 1 m above the floor. Dropping this machine may result in
splashing ink.
• Store in sealed containers.
• Store in a cool and dark place.
(1) Store ink in an environment where it will not freeze. Note that using thawed ink may affect
printing quality due to ink degradation.
(2) When moving ink from cold to warm locations, allow to stand for at least three hours before
use in the same conditions as the machine.
(3) Open the ink before use and use up as quickly as possible. Print quality may degrade if the
bottles are left open for extended periods.

Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine
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• Printing is disabled if a different ink IC chip is used.
Ink Specifications
Item Details
Type Special solvent ink (MIMAKI product)
Color Cyan (C)
Magenta (M)
Yellow (Y)
Black (K)
Light cyan (Lc)
Light magenta (Lm)
Light black (Lk)
Orange (Or)
Form Cartridge
Ink capacity 600 ml
Expiration date As indicated on the ink pack.
However, within three months after opening, even before the expiration
date
Storage
temperature
When stored 10 °C to 35 °C (daily mean temperature)
However, not more than 1 month at 30 °C
• Ink quality may deteriorate if stored outside these conditions.
During
transportation
1 °C to 40 °C
However, not more than 120 hours at 60 °C, and not more than 1 month at
40 °C
• Where possible, avoid storing in cold locations below 0 °C and hot
locations above 40 °C.
• Ink quality may deteriorate if stored outside these conditions.
Restrictions concerning the product
The ink expiration date is indicated on the Ink bottle. Expired ink may cause printing defects or alter the color
tone. Printing is possible even if the ink has passed its expiration date. Nevertheless, we recommend
replacing with new ink or using up as quickly as possible.
Example: The expiration date is April 2020
May: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
June (Yellow LED illuminated): Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
July (Red LED flashing): Printing is not possible.
• The message appears on the display.

Installation Precautions
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Installation Precautions
• Do not install this machine in environments where flammable substances are present (e.g.,
gasoline, flammable spray, alcohol, thinner, lacquer, or powder). This machine is not explosion-
proof. The product poses a risk of explosion.
• Do not install this machine in locations where open flames are present. The ink may ignite.
• Do not place vases, pot plants, cups, cosmetics, containers of chemicals or water, or small
metal objects on top of this machine. There is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire if liquids or
items drop inside the machine.
• Do not install this machine in humid locations or locations where it may be exposed to splashing
water. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• Do not install this unit in an area where children may enter.
• A ventilation system must be provided if this machine is installed in a poorly ventilated area or
sealed room.
• Be sure to observe the following points when installing an extractor outlet:
(1) The extractor outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable local EHS
(environmental, health, and safety) guidelines.
(2) If the extractor outlet is fitted with a shutoff valve, the valve must be open when this machine
is in use.
• Do not install this machine in locations where dust or powder is present. Failure or printing
defects may result (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) if dust gets inside this machine.
• Do not install this machine in locations exposed to drafts (e.g., from air conditioning).
Disregarding this precaution may result in dust or powder getting inside this machine.
• Do not install this machine in unstable locations or locations subject to vibration. This will
increase the risk of failure or printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
• Do not install this machine in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not install this machine in locations subject to sudden temperature changes. This will
increase the risk of failure or printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
• Do not install this machine in locations exposed to excessive noise from large machinery.
• Do not install the unit in an area where photo fusing material vapors or acidic (e.g., acetic acid,
hydrochloric acid) fumes are generated, or where it is filled with metal cutting fluids or highly
volatile substances (e.g., amines, amine-modified alcohols, etc.). Failure or printing defects may
result (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) if dust gets inside this machine.
• 20 °C to 30 °C (68 °F to 86 °F), 35 %RH to 65 %RH (no condensation)
• 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F)

Installation Precautions
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Installation Space
Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media:
Item JV100-160
Width*1 At least 3,775 mm (2,775 mm)
Depth*1 At least 2,700 mm (700 mm)
Height*1 (1,392 mm)
Weight 166 kg
*1. The figures in parentheses indicate machine dimensions.
Installation space (width)
Installation space (depth)
At least 1,000 mm At least 1,000 mm
At least 500 mm
At least 500 mm
When Relocating This Machine
Contact your local dealer or our service office. Attempting to handle relocation yourself may result in failure
or damage.

Safety Interlocks
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Safety Interlocks
This machine is equipped with interlocks to ensure safety during use.
Printing will abort if you open the covers while printing is underway. If so, you will need to resend the RIP
data.
• Safety interlock locations

Warning Labels
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Warning Labels
Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels.
If any of the warning labels becomes dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service
office to request new warning labels.
Carriage
Maintenance space
1
2
2
3
3
3
4 4
5
6
7
8
9

Warning Labels
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No. Order code Label Details
1 M910931 Beware of opening and closing parts. Injury
may result if hands become trapped.
2 M907833 Indicates dangerous moving parts.
3 M903239 Indicates hot parts.
4 M903330 Wear safety glasses and gloves while
working.
5 M906144 Indicates hot parts.
6 M903405 Beware of the cutter.
7 M905811 Indicates dangerous moving parts.
8 M906031 Describes the power cable.
9 M907935 Indicates dangerous live parts.

Warning Labels
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Chapter 1 Before Using This Product
This chapter
This chapter describes various parts and provides important information. Read this chapter
before using the product.
Part Names and Functions..............................20
Front........................................................... 20
Rear and Right Side View .......................... 21
Carriage ..................................................... 22
Platen ......................................................... 22
Capping station .......................................... 22
Pinch Rollers and Grid Rollers ................... 23
Ink status lamp ........................................... 23
Media sensor.............................................. 24
Take-up units ............................................. 24
Power supply switch................................... 24
Operating panel.......................................... 26
Connecting the Power Cable............................30
Turning On the Power..................................30
Turning Off the Power..................................31
Connecting a PC to the Product.......................32
Using a USB Cable ......................................32
Using a LAN Cable ......................................32
System Configuration .......................................34
Driver Setup (When Using USB Cable) .......34
Installing RIP Software.................................35
Obtaining Color Profiles ...............................35
Setting Up RIP Software ..............................36
Ink Replacement Method .................................38
When Ink Near End is Displayed .................38
When Ink End is Displayed ..........................38

Chapter 1 Before Using This Product
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1.1 Part Names and Functions
Front
1
2
3
5
8
4
6
7
10
11
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No. Name Summary
1 Platen Print area. The platen is fitted with a heater. Helps prevent ink bleeding.
Adjust the temperature setting to suit the type of media used.
"Platen"(P. 22) "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P. 55)
2 Pinch rollers
Grid rollers
The pinch rollers and grid rollers are used to grip and feed the media.
"Pinch Rollers and Grid Rollers"(P. 23)
3 Capping station Includes caps, wipers, and an NCU for monitoring print head nozzle
conditions. "Capping station"(P. 22)
4 Carriage Consists of a print head, the jam sensor, and the media cutter.
"Carriage"(P. 22)
5 Operating panel Includes operating keys and displays indicating various settings and other
items. "Operating panel"(P. 26)
6 Clamp lever (front) Lowering the clamp lever secures the media. Raising the clamp lever
releases the media.
7 Waste ink tank Container for waste ink. "Waste Ink Tank Replacement"(P. 110)
8 Take-up units Automatically rolls up the roll media after printing. "Take-up
units"(P. 24)
9 Post-heater Allows ink to dry after printing. Adjust the temperature setting to suit the type
of media used. "Setting the Heater Temperature"(P. 55)
10 Maintenance covers Open the cover to perform maintenance. Printing and automatic
maintenance are not possible while the covers are open.
11 Ink supply unit The Ink bottle is inserted here to supply ink to the print head. "Ink
Replacement Method"(P. 38)