MIMAKI JV3-160S User manual

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]
D200728
OPERATION MANUAL

CAUTION
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any damage of any kind
(including but not limited to unearned profits, indirect damages, special losses and other
debts) caused by the use of malfunction of the product unless otherwise specified in
MIMAKI warranty provisions. The same applies to any case where MIMAKI ENGINEER-
ING CO., LTD. has been informed of the possible risk of such damages in prior.
For example, MIMAKI shall not be liable to any damage to medium (works) due to the use of
the product or any indirect damage that is caused by a product that is manufactured with
damaged medium.
Please be noted that MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any
debts, unearned profits and any claims from any third party resulting from the use of the
device.
Requests
•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-
ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have
any inquiry.
•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
•Generally, names and designations referred to in this Operation manual are trade marks or
registered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers.
Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

Interference to televisions and radios
The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.
The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under
improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-
purpose radio and televisions.
The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off
the power switch of the product.
In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of
the following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.
• Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position
without reception difficulty.
•Separate the television set or radio from this product.
• Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits
connected to the television set or radio.
FCC Statement (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi-
ronment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the Operation manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
•In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for
connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be
exceeded.
To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential
for the connection of this device.

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Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI "JV3 Series" model of color ink jet printer.
The JV3 series is a color ink-jet plotter applicable to high quality plotting with 6-color solvent ink.
Read this Operation manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.
Before starting to operate the plotter, be sure to read this Operation manual carefully .
On This Operation manual
•This Operation manual describes the operation and maintenance of Model JV3 Series
Color Ink Jet Plotter (hereinafter referred to as the device).
•Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into
service. It is also necessary to keep this Operation manual on hand.
•Make arrangements to deliver this Operation manual to the person in charge of the op-
eration of this device.
•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-
ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have
any inquiry.
•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
•In the case where this Operation manual should be illegible due to destruction by fire or
breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation manual from our office.

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Features
The features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of the device
explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly.
Newly developed high-reliability high-coloring solvent ink
The newly developed solvent ink allows the use of raw tarpaulin or other commercially available
media, realizing high quality plotting with a low running cost.
This ink has a high water resistance and high weather resistance.
(No lamination is required, and the outdoor durability in weather-resistance is up to 3 years.)
True 720dpi high quality plotting
Plotting with 720dpi high quality is suitable both for small and large posters.
Intelligent heater
Mounts two heaters (preheater and print heater) with independent temperature setting and intelligent
functions (standby mode and automatic off),
The device detects the ambient temperature to perform temperature control, allowing heating tem-
perature setup which best suits the medium used.
Easy ink replacement
The ink cartridge can be replaced safely and easily without getting your hands dirty.
Easy maintenance
The automatic capping system allows not to wash the Heads the need of head cleaning before turning
off the power.
Nozzle clogging can be recovered by performing the cleaning function.
If the device is not in use for a prolonged period of time, it automatically performs Nozzle-clogging
preventive operation at fixed intervals. However, the main power must be left turned on.
The device monitors the time period when not in use. When the power is turned on or when plotting is
started, it automatically performs head cleaning to prevent from clogging Nozzle.
Standard device for exhausting gases
The device is provided with the stand exhauster which forcibly discharges air through the duct to the
exhaust vent on the front and rear sections.
This helps to reduce the smell of ink in the room.

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Indication of the INK Remains
Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device, you can use
the ink and medium without waste.
Simple display
The LCD panel displays the device setting menu in two lines (not one line), making it easier to see.
Since the LCD panel is provided with a backlight, the display can be clearly seen even in a dark
place.
The LCD panel can display six different languages for each, including English and Spanish.
Display plotting condition
It is possible to have the printing length displayed on the LCD panel and the plotting conditions to be
plotted for confirmation during operation of the device.
High-speed interface
The "IEEE-1394" interface allows for high-speed data reception from the computer.
TAKE-UP DEVICE for plotting on a long length
Since the take-up device that is interlocked with the device winds up the medium as it is plotted on,
even a long medium can be used.
A newly provided medium support bar
The device is provided with a medium support bar at the back. It is useful when a heavy medium,
such as Tarpaulin, is set on the device.
Selectable head height
The head height can be set to 2 or 3 mm using the adjustment lever.
Prevents lifts at both ends of medium
The use of the curl stopper prevents lifts at both ends of diverse media and contact with the head.

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For safe operation
Pictorial signs
Pictorial signs are used in this Operation 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, ignor-
ing 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, ignor-
ing 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 illustration 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 instruction
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 ink used for this device contains organic solvent. 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 anyone drinks ink in mistake, keep him or her quiet and see a doctor
immediately. Do not allow him or her drink vomit. Then, contact the Poison
Control Center.
•If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad, immediately move to a location
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 an industrial waste processor for processing of waste ink.
WARNING
FLAMMABL
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Never Do the Following
WARNING
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.
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.
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. Set voltage selectors
according to the power voltage to
be used.
110V : JV3 ••• 100-120V
220V : JV3 ••• 220-240V
•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
•Use the supplied 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:
20 to 35°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 representative of
Mimaki Engineering.
Use the ink specified
•Use the JV3 genuine ink.
The plotter does not operate
with other ink than the JV3
genuine ink.
•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. You have to 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. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3
when in bad environment.
( page 4.8)
•Keep the front cover to be 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 take
off any medium from the roll
hanger. If any medium is left on the
roll hanger, dust can put on it.
•Store medium in a bag. Wiping off
dust accumulated on a medium will
adversely affect the medium due to
static electricity.
•Frequently wipe the capping station
clean to eliminate dust and paper
chips.
•Dust in the head will also cause
drops of ink to fall abruptly down on
the medium during printing. If this
phenomenon takes place, be sure
to clean up the head.
( page 2.21, 4.9)
Front cover and lever
•Never open the front cover and/or
lever during printing. Opening the
cover or lever will abort printing.

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CAUTION
Medium
•If medium that is likely to tightly
curl, flatten first the paper
before using it for printing.
Heavily-curled medium affect
the plotted result.
Locking the casters
•Make sure to lock the casters
before starting job. 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 plotter.
If it is opened and left for an
extended period of time, normal
printing performance of the
plotter may not be ensured.
•Make sure to store ink cartridges
in a cold and dark place.
•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 away after opening the
cartridge tank, printing quality
would be poor.
Warning labels
•This device is adhered with a
warning label at two locations.
Be sure understand firmly 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.
•You cannot use any other ink type
than the exclusive one.
•Never refill the ink cartridge with
ink.
•Neither pound the ink cartridge nor
shake it violently so as to prevent
leakage of ink.
•Do not touch or stain the contacts
of the ink cartridge as doing so
may cause damage to the print
circuit board.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword ............................................................................................................................... i
On This Operation manual ....................................................................................................................... i
Features ................................................................................................................................ ii
For safe operation ..............................................................................................................iv
Pictorial signs .......................................................................................................................................... iv
Example of pictorial signs ........................................................................................................................ iv
Never Do the Following ........................................................................................................................... vi
Precautions in installation ....................................................................................................................... vii
Precautions in use ................................................................................................................................. viii
How to read this operation manual ................................................................................. xiii
Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys ..................................................................................... xiii
Structure of this Operation manual ........................................................................................................ xiv
CHAPTER 1 Before Use
Where to install the device .............................................................................................. 1.2
Moving the device ................................................................................................................................ 1.3
Configuration and function ............................................................................................. 1.4
The Front .............................................................................................................................................. 1.4
The REAR ............................................................................................................................................ 1.5
Operation Panel ................................................................................................................................... 1.6
Heater panel ......................................................................................................................................... 1.7
Carriage ................................................................................................................................................ 1.8
Heater ................................................................................................................................................... 1.8
Capping station .................................................................................................................................... 1.9
The pinch roller and The feed roller ..................................................................................................... 1.9
The medium sensor ............................................................................................................................ 1.10
Cutter blade and cutting line ............................................................................................................... 1.10
Precautions in handling the ink cartridge ........................................................................................... 1.11
Precautions in handling the medium .................................................................................................. 1.12
Types of medium that can be used .................................................................................................... 1.13
MENU mode ....................................................................................................................................... 1.14
CHAPTER 2 Operation
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 2.2
Switching on the power supply ....................................................................................... 2.3
Turning the power on ............................................................................................................................ 2.3
Front cover ........................................................................................................................ 2.4
Opening/closing the front cover ............................................................................................................ 2.4
Cautions during operation .................................................................................................................... 2.4
Relationships between ink station and head row ......................................................... 2.5
Adjusting the head height ............................................................................................... 2.6
Setting the medium on the device .................................................................................. 2.8
Setting a roll holder .............................................................................................................................. 2.8
Setting a paper roll on the device ....................................................................................................... 2.10
Operating the lock pin ........................................................................................................................ 2.14

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Switching the direction of winding of the medium .............................................................................. 2.15
Setting the torque limiter .................................................................................................................... 2.15
Setting cut sheet medium on the device ............................................................................................ 2.16
Heater-Temperature control........................................................................................... 2.18
In case of faultiness with Heater ........................................................................................................ 2.19
Checking and solving nozzle clogging ........................................................................ 2.20
Correcting the medium feed rate [MEDIA COMP.] ....................................................... 2.22
Correcting the medium feed rate during operation ..................................................... 2.24
Plotting an Image from source data ............................................................................. 2.25
Starting the plotting operation ............................................................................................................ 2.25
Interrupting the plotting operation ....................................................................................................... 2.26
After completing the plotting operation ............................................................................................... 2.26
To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station ........................................ 2.27
Ink cartridge trouble ....................................................................................................... 2.28
Turning the power off ..................................................................................................... 2.29
CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 3.2
Notes on cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 3.2
Cleaning the platen .............................................................................................................................. 3.3
Cleaning the media sensor ................................................................................................................... 3.3
Maintenance for frame components ..................................................................................................... 3.3
Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ..................................................................................... 3.4
Use the cleaning kit .......................................................................................................... 3.6
Cleaning the station interior .................................................................................................................. 3.6
Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] ................................................................................................. 3.7
When the waste ink tank becomes full ........................................................................... 3.8
CHAPTER 4 Setting Function
Basic operations of menus .............................................................................................. 4.2
Function mode .................................................................................................................. 4.4
Registering a type ................................................................................................................................ 4.4
Changing the type ................................................................................................................................ 4.4
Setup functions ..................................................................................................................................... 4.5
Setting suitable heater temperature ............................................................................. 4.10
Setting exhaust fan ........................................................................................................ 4.11
Effective Plotting Area ................................................................................................... 4.12
Establishing An Origin ................................................................................................... 4.13
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance
Maintenance of the device ............................................................................................... 5.2
Invoking a maintenance function .......................................................................................................... 5.2
Setup functions ..................................................................................................................................... 5.3
Cleaning the station interior [STATION]-[CARRIAGEout] ............................................. 5.4
When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed .................................................... 5.5
[STATION]-[WIPER EXCHANGE] ..................................................................................... 5.5

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Regular wiping function [INT.WIPING] ............................................................................ 5.7
When medium thickness is changed [PRINT ADJUST] ................................................ 5.9
If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed ........................ 5.11
[FILL UP INK] ..................................................................................................................................... 5.11
[WASH] ............................................................................................................................................... 5.11
Ink discharge way cleaning [Disway WASH] ............................................................... 5.13
Sleep cleaning [SLEEP clean] ....................................................................................... 5.15
When not in use the plotter over the long term [CUSTODYwash] ............................. 5.16
Drawing setup conditions [LIST] .................................................................................. 5.18
Plotting HEX CODE [DATA DUMP] ................................................................................ 5.19
Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] ................................................................................ 5.20
Setting time [TIME SET] ................................................................................................. 5.21
Displaying device information [INFORMATION] .......................................................... 5.22
Replace the cutter blade for cutting ............................................................................. 5.23
CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered
Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure ......................................................... 6.2
The device cannot be energized .......................................................................................................... 6.2
The device cannot perform printing ...................................................................................................... 6.2
Paper jamming arises/medium is soiled ............................................................................................... 6.3
The [HEAT] or [CONSTANT] indicator does not go on ......................................................................... 6.3
If image quality declines .................................................................................................. 6.4
While lines/thin spots are obvious or dark stripes occur (In the direction of travel of the head) .......... 6.4
Characters fluctuate doubly or triply into paper feed ............................................................................ 6.4
Displacement is observed between outward and inward printing ........................................................ 6.4
The respective color ink injected by the respective color heads do not properly overlap .................... 6.4
Large ink drop on medium .................................................................................................................... 6.4
Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD ........................................... 6.5
Errors accompanied by warnings ......................................................................................................... 6.5
Error messages .................................................................................................................................... 6.8
APPENDIX
Basic specifications ......................................................................................................... A.2
Specification for ink ......................................................................................................... A.4
Position of the warning label ........................................................................................... A.5
Function Flowchart .......................................................................................................... A.7

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How to read this operation manual
Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys
In this Operation manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys
used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure. page 1.6.
Operate the device while confirming the display on the LCD.
Display on the LCD
The content of display is shown in characters in a
box as shown at right.
Operate the device according to the explanation of
the operation procedure and the content of display
on the LCD.
In this Operation manual, each setting and mes-
sages displayed on the LCD is enclosed in [ ], like
[TYPE.1], [PLEASE WAIT], etc.
Operation keys
In the text of this Operation manual, the operation
keys are shown enclosed in brackets.
[] and [ ] indicate JOG keys.
The other operation keys are enclosed in brackets,
as [FUNCTION]. page 1.6.
FUNCTION
SET UP < ENT >
SET UP
SELECT : TYPE.1

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Structure of this Operation manual
This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device.
Chapter 1 Before Use
This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device
as well as ink and media.
Chapter 2 Operations
This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from
power-on to end of plotting.
Chapter 3 Daily Cleaning
This chapter describes the recovery procedure for ink clogging and the
cleaning procedure for each section.
Chapter 4 Setting Function
This chapter describes the setting function.
Chapter 5 Maintenance Functions
This chapter describes the maintenance functions and how to replace a
wiper and a worn cutter blade.
Chapter 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered
This chapter describes how to correct troubles after the occurrence of an
abnormal condition on the device.
Appendix
This appendix describes the specifications of the device, function menu
structure and output samples and introduces separately-available
consumables.

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CHAPTER 1
Before Use
This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device as well as
ink and media.
Table of contents
Where to install the device ............................................................................ 1.2
Moving the device ........................................................................................... 1.3
Configuration and function ............................................................................ 1.4
The Front ......................................................................................................... 1.4
The REAR ........................................................................................................1.5
Operation Panel .............................................................................................. 1.6
Heater panel .................................................................................................... 1.7
Carriage........................................................................................................... 1.8
Heater...............................................................................................................1.8
Capping station ............................................................................................... 1.9
The pinch roller and The feed roller ................................................................ 1.9
The medium sensor........................................................................................1.10
Cutter blade and cutting line.......................................................................... 1.10
Precautions in handling the ink cartridge ....................................................... 1.11
Precautions in handling the medium ............................................................. 1.12
Types of medium that can be used ............................................................... 1.13
MENU mode .................................................................................................. 1.14

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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
JV3-160S 2470 mm 640 mm 1210 mm About 155 Kg
3470 mm
500 mm
1000 mm
1000 mm
2640 mm
500 mm
Working environmental temperature
This equipment should be used at 20-35 oC to implement a stable print.
According to the surrounding temperature condition, the temperature may not rise to the set value.