MIMAKI JV300-130/160 User manual

JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Print Guide
Thank you for purchasing our inkjet printer JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL.
This “Print Guide” explains the printing method using JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL and the attached soft-
ware RIP [RasterLink] and items to be checked/set before printing.
First, confirm the following items:
Before printing, the preparation for JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL and the software RIP [RasterLink] is
required. First, prepare the followings:
About system configuration (Refer to P. 2)
The explanation of the system configuration to print is described.
Prepare JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL (Refer to P. 3)
To use JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL, the items below are explained:
Connect the PC in which the software RIP [RasterLink] has been installed with JV300-
130/160BS INK MODEL.
Turn on the power supply.
Depending on the media to be set, adjust the print head height etc.
Set the media.
Perform test printing to check whether there is no nozzle clogging etc.
Correct the feeding rate of media.
Correct the ink drop position.
Prepare the RasterLink (Refer to P. 4)
The preparation of the software RIP [RasterLink] is explained.
For the installation method, refer to the manual of the RasterLink.
The printing method using a sample is
explained.
Here, the printing method using a sample image included in the attached CD.
Perform printing (Refer to P. 5)
Download the profile suitable for the using condition. (Refer to P. 7)
Some typical questions are described.
Typical questions (Refer to P. 9)

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First, confirm the following items:
About system configuration
Instruct to print the printing data created with the application such as Illustrator or Photoshop etc. from the PC in
which the attached RasterLink has been installed.
Send the data to be printed to the PC in which
RasterLink6 has been installed.
Instruct to print from
RasterLink6.

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Prepare JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL
Following the procedures below, prepare JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL.
1. Connect a PC in which the attached Ras-
terLink is installed with JV300-130/
160BS INK MODEL.
• For details, refer to Chapter 1 “Connecting Cables”
of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Operation Man-
ual.
2. Turn on the power supply of JV300-130/
160BS INK MODEL.
• For details, refer to Chapter 2 “Turning the Power ON”
of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Operation Manual.
3. Before setting a media, check the height of
print head.
• For details, refer to Chapter 2 “Adjusting the Head
Height” of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Operation
Manual.
• Adjust the Height-adjusting lever depending on the media
to be used.
4. Set the media.
• When setting the roll media : Chapter 2 “Setting a roll media” of JV300-130/160BS INK
MODEL Operation Manual
• When setting the leaf media : Chapter 2 “Setting leaf media” of JV300-130/160BS INK
MODEL Operation Manual
5. Perform a test printing.
• Check if discharging defect such as nozzle clogging exists or not.
• For details, refer to Chapter 2 “Test Printing” of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Operation
Manual.
6. Perform a media correction.
• Correct the feeding rate of media.
• For details, refer to Chapter 2 “Setting of Media Correction” of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL
Operation Manual.
7. Perform a dot position correction.
• Correct the ink drop position.
• For details, refer to Chapter 2 “If the Positions of Dots Shift...” of JV300-130/160BS INK
MODEL Operation Manual.
USB cable
Power switch
Height-adjusting lever

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Prepare the Mimaki Driver
1. Check if the attached Mimaki Driver is installed.
• For the installation, refer to Installation Guide of the attached Mimaki Driver.
Prepare the RasterLink
Check that the attached software RIP [RasterLink] is prepared.
1. Check if the attached RasterLink is installed.
• If it is installed, the icon on the right is displayed on the PC
desktop.
• For the installation, refer to Installation Guide of the attached RasterLink.
2. Check the connection with JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL.
(1) Is the power supply of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL turned ON?
(2) Is the PC in whichthe attached RasterLink is installed connected with JV300-130/160BS INK
MODEL?
3. Double-click to start the attached
RasterLink.
• “Printer Management...” is displayed
4. Register the printer.
• For print in JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL, the
registration of the printer into the attached RasterLink
is required.
• If the printer has already been registered, this operation can be skipped.
(1) Click [Add] in the “Printer Management...” window.\
(2) Set the printer information.
(The setup procedure described below assumes
that JV300BS INK MODEL is connected. Set the
printer information in the following order:)
• Model : JV300
• Color : Select depending on the
device.
• Output Port : USB2.0
• Available Printers : Select JV300 S143B001
• Printer Name : Enter the JV300BS INK
MODEL
(3) Click [OK].
• The confirmation screen is displayed.
Clicking [OK] starts the registration of the
printer.
• The Hot folder of the name entered
here is automatically created.
• For an ink set, the information
retrieved from the printer is displayed.

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Perform printing
Here, the printing method using a sample image included in the CD of the JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Oper-
ation Manual.
1. Double-click to start the attached RasterLink.
• The main window of the attached RasterLink is displayed.
2. Set the CD of JV300-130/160BS INK
MODEL Operation Manual into the disk
drive.
3. Click [Print Guide / Sample data].
• The “Print Guide and Sample Data” dialog is dis-
played.
4. To select the data you want to print from the RasterLink, select [File],
and then [Open] from the menu.
• The “Select file name to print” dialog is displayed.
5. Select the file to be printed, and click [Open].
• If more than one printer is registered, select [JV300BS INK MODEL] from [Printer Name].
• For details on the favorites setting, refer to Reference Guide of the attached RasterLink.
• The file is loaded. The loaded file is displayed on the [JV300BS INK MODEL] tab in the main window.
• Check P. 2 to P. 4 “First, confirm the following items:” without fail before creating a seal/a
sticker.

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6. Select the file loaded into the [JV300BS INK MODEL] tab.
7. To check or edit the settings, from [Function icons] displayed in the
right side of the window, select the icons shown below.
• For details about each function icon, refer to Reference Guide of the attached RasterLink.
(1) To specify the enlargement, reduction, or copy setting, select (General Print).
(2) To select a profile that matches the medium or ink set installed in JV300BS INK MODEL,
select (Quality).
8. To print a file, select (Execution) from the [Function icons] dis-
played in the right side of the window.
(1) Select [RIP & Print] or [Immediate Print].
(2) Click [Start].
• If you have replaced a medium in JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL, perform the following steps
to acquire the width of the medium from the printer.
1. In the media window, select the
[JV300BS] tab.
2. In the [Printer] section, click .

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Download the profile suitable for the using condition.
Here, the download method of the profile suitable for the ink set to use is explained.
Read this by replacing the printer/ the profile with the one you use.
1. Start the Profile Update.
(1) Select [RasterLink6] - [Update] - [Profile Update] from the Start menu.
(2) Click [Next].
2. Specify the printer and ink to install a profile.
• After selecting, click [Next].
3. Specify the option.
(1) After selecting, click [Next].
(2) Connect the Internet and check the profile.

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4. Download the profile.
• If there are profiles that meet the settings, the list appears.
(1) Select the profile to install, and click [Next]
(2) Click [Finish] to end the download procedure.
• The profile is installed when RasterLink6 is started next.
Refer to Installation Guide of the attached RasterLink for details.
•You can also download the profile from our website. (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/)

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Typical questions
The answers to the questions/ the troubles frequently asked by the customer are provided.
About errors
“Replace a Wiper”is displayed
Time for replacement of the wiper has come.
Replace the wiper by following the procedures in Chapter 4 “Replacing the wiper” of JV300-130/160BS
INK MODEL Operation Manual.
“Waste ink full” is displayed
The waste ink tank is full. Replace the waste ink tank by following the procedures in Chapter4 “If a Waste
Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears” of JV300-130/160BS INK MODEL Operation Manual.
Supplied items
Purchase them in a distributor in your district or our office.
Name of part Part codes Name of part Part codes
Maintenance washing liquid kit for solvent ink SPC-0369 Pinch roller SPA-0247
Waste ink tank (2L) SPA-0246 Exhaust BOX SPA-0248
Cutter blades assy SPA-0107 Exhaust BOX filter SPA-0249
Clean stick for the surroundings of the head 50pcs SPC-0527 Wiper kit 33S SPA-0134

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