MIMAKI Textile Jet Tx3-1600 User manual

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
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OPERATION MANUAL

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•This Manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-
ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district if you have
any inquiry.
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improvement.
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Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
Copyright © 2005 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AU-
THORIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABIL-
ITY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT MIMAKIÅfS PRIOR WRITTEN
CONSENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER
OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.

INTERFERENCE TO TELEVISIONS AND RADIOS
The product covered by this Instruction Manual produces low radio waves while it is in
operation. 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 direction of the receiving antenna or the feeder of your
radio/television.
•Change the installing direction of the product.
•Move the receiver away from the product.
•Use a power line for the receiver that is not shared with the prod-
uct.
LASER SAFETY
This Model is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Radiation Performance standard according to the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that this Model does not produce hazardous
laser radiation.
CDRH REGULATION
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Implement regulations for laser products. The Label shown below indicates compliance
with the CDRH regulations and is labeled on the product when marketed in the United
States. This Model is equivalent to Class I laser device according to CDRH Regulation.
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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 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.
This product complies with 21 CFR chapter I and subchapter J.

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Foreward
Thank you for purchasing MIMAKI Tx3-1600 color inkjet plotter for textile.
Model Tx3-1600 is a color inkjet plotter for printing on fabric with eight different colors at high
speeds.
Read this manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.
•Tx3-1600 is equipped with a high speed print head and other high perfor-
mance part that may be dangerous. Please be sure to read this manual
carefully before starting this plotter operation in order to prevent the
injuries or damages.
•Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may results in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
On this Operation Manual
•This operation manual describes the operation and maintenance of Model
Tx3-1600 Color InkJet Plotter (hereinafter referred to as the plotter).
•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 operation of this plotter.
•This Operation Manual has been carefully prepared for your easy under-
standing, however, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your
district 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 de-
struction by fire or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation
Manual from our distributor.

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Features
The features and methods of operation are explained in this manual for you to understand how to use
the device properly.
Various textile printing ink can be used
MIMAKI genuine ink is shown below.
Acid dye ink : Suitable for wool, silk, and other animal fibers and nylon.
Reactive dye ink : Suitable for wool, silk in addition to cotton, rayon, etc.
Disperse dye ink :Suitable for fibers such as polyester, acrylic etc.
Printing pigment ink :Use with cotton. Fixing with hot pressing is possible in postprocessing.
•When using any type of ink, be sure to perform the pre-processing and
post-processing recommended by MIMAKI for the fabric used.
•Use the printing pigment in an environment with humidity of 40% or more.
Automatic nozzle check function
Checks the print head condition automatically even during printing.
If a failure is detected, this function performs recovery operation, recheck, etc. according to
the setting. This function enables unattended print operation.
Applicability of fabric up to 7 mm in thickness
Even thick fabric, such as boards, can be used.
The plotter accepts fabric whose thickness is in the range of 0.1mm to 7.0mm.
Applicable to wide fabric
Fabric with up to 1650mm width can be set and printing for up to 1620mm width is possible.
Remaining ink management system with Ink IC tip
The IC chip mounted on the ink cartridge allows monitoring of the amount of remaining ink
even after it is removed and remounted.
This avoids INK END during unattended operation, allowing efficient use of ink and fabric.
LCD display
The LCD panel displays the device setting menu in two lines.
Since the LCD panel is provided with a backlight, the display can be seen clearly even in a
dark place. The LCD panel is capable of displaying seven different languages, including
English and Spanish.

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Large capacity Ink (2 Liters) can be set
Two one-liter ink toggles can be set for each color.
If one toggle runs out, the other toggle is selected automatically to prevent interruption of
printing caused by ink replacement.
Display of information for confirmation
It is possible to have the printing length displayed on the LCD panel and the printing condi-
tions to be plotted for confirmation during operation of the plotter.
High-speed interface
The "IEEE 1394" interface allows for high-speed data reception from the computer.
Take-Up device for printing on a long fabric
Since the take-up device winds up the plotted fabric, along fabric is also available.
Fabric retainer
If the edge of the fabric is curled or raised, the fabric retainer can be used to avoid contact of
the fabric and ink head.
Ditch for penetrated ink
Even with printing to a coarse-textured fabric, the backing fabric is not stained by penetrated
ink. Removable platen boards are prepared for fabric without ink penetration.
Dryer provided
After printing, the dryer dries the fabric on the path up to the take-up device.
Applicable to large rolls
Up to 200m rolls (cotton, t=0.25, approx 38kg) can be set, fed, and rolled up.
Printing on a stretch materials
Enable to print on a stretchy material by sticking the fabric on the belt with a pressure roller.
Cleaning the belt during printing
Enables to print as removing inks or dusts adhered on the belt.
Feed Comp. function has been newly added.
Correcting the medium feed rate during printing.
Support for 4-color plotting
4 colors are allocated to 8 heads to enable plotting.
Plotting using 4 colors takes only half the time as with the 8-color set.

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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, ignor-
ing this sign, can expose the operator to danger of injury or death.
•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.
Example of Pictorial Signs
•The symbol " " indicates the case where some phenomenon that re-
quires 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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During installation
•The device is as heavy as
approximately 1100 kg.
Perform the installation work
by at least six 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.
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 imfabrictely 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.
Roll fabric
•Roll fabric is heavy. Be
careful not to drop it. If you
drop it on your foot, or any
other part of your body,
personal injury can result.
Handling of ink cartridges
•Store ink cartridges and
waste ink tank in a place that
is out of the reach of
children.
If ink settles on the skin or
fabric, immediately wash it
off with detergent or water.
In the event that ink gets in
eyes, immediately rinse it off
with water and consult a
medical doctor.
•Neither pound the ink
cartridge nor shake it
violently so as to prevent
leakage of ink.
•Never refill the ink cartridge
with ink. MIMAKI assumes
no responsibility for
malfunction caused by using
the device after
replenishment of ink.
Never Do the Following
WARNING

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Laser Sensor
•This device is equivalent to
Class I laser device according
to CDRH Regulation. LASER
CAUTION Label for CDRH
regulation shown below is
provided with the device.
Also, the device is equivalent to
a Class I laser device according
to JIS/IEC standard. The label
according to these standards
shown below is provided with
the device.
To avoid causing pain in your
eyes or visual impairment, do
not review the laser beam
through a lens or the other
optical observation system.
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.
•Connecting the power cable
cannot be installed by the
customer.
Contact your local distributor to
call for service to connect the
power cable as well as moving
installation of the device.
We should take no
responsibility for any troubles
caused through the power
cable connection by the
customer without calling for
service.
Never Do the Following
WARNING
クラス1レーザ製品

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Precautions in use
Securing the device with level foot
•Be sure to use the product with
the level foot lowered.
The device can move out of
position.
Protection against dust, waste paper and
flocks
•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 fabric from
the roll hanger. If any fabric is
left on the roll hanger, dust can
gather on it.
•Store fabric in a bag. Wiping
off dust, waste paper and
flocks accumulated on a fabric
will adversely affect the fabric
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, waste paper and flocks in
the head will also cause drops
of ink to fall abruptly down on
the fabric during printing. If
this phenomenon takes place,
be sure to clean up the head.
(See “Cleaning ink heads” in
chapter 2)
Periodic exchange parts
•There are some parts which
must be replaced by service
men after Tx3-1600 are in use
for 5000 hours from 3000
hours.
Therefore, we would like to
suggest that you make a
contract with distributors or
dealers for after-sale service.
Fabric
•Use specific fabric designated
fabric exclusive to Tx3-1600.
Mimaki assumes no
responsibility for any damage
caused by the use of any fabric
other than the afore-mentioned
one.
•If fabric that is likely to tightly
curl, flatten first the fabric
before using it for printing.
Heavily-curled fabric affect the
plotted picture quality.
Warning labels
•This device is adhered with a
warning label at two locations.
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 distribu-tor or
our office. Refer to Appendix
for the label adhering locations.
Cover
•Never open the front cover,
station cover and maintenance
cover during printing. Opening
the cover will abort printing.
Heater
•Do not touch the heater to
avoid burn injury during use.
CAUTION

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CAUTION
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 six 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.
•Do not touch or stain the contact
of the cartridge PCB, as this
may cause failure of the PCB.
Interface cable
•Not available to use the
IEEE1394 cable of 3.05 meter
or more.
•This device is not Limited
Power Sources.
•Only use UL approval cable
as IEEE 1394 cable.
Applying adhesive
•In case using adhesive,
comply strictly with the
Ordinance on the Prevention
of Organic Solvent
Poisoning.
Applying adhesive under the
supervision from a director
who has a license for
Organic solvent poisoning or
the person who had
completed the technical
qualification program as a
superviser for Organic
solvent poisoning.

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Precautions in installation
A place exposed to direct sunlight
•Do not expose the device to
direct sunlight, or the work
may be discolored.
A place where the temperature and humidity
fluctuate greatly
Use the device under the
following environment.
Operating environment
15 to 30 oC (59 to 86 oF)
35 to 65 % (Rh)
A place exposed to direct air blow from air
conditioner, etc
•Do not install the device to
direct air blow from air
conditioner, etc, or you may
get spattered with the ink.
A place that is out of the horizontal
•Do not place the device where
the device cannot be
horizontally installed, or you
may not secure the stabilized
plot work.
CAUTION
A place that vibrates
•Do not install the device at the
place that vibrates, or you may
not secure the stabilized plot
work.
A place full of dust or cigarette smoke
•Do not install the device where
is full of dust or cigarette
smoke, or the dust may adheres
to the device and cause the
deflection phenomena of ink
drops.
A place where has a drain or a drainage
facilities
•Connect a hose in the place
near the water supply facilities
when using direct piping for belt
cleaning.
Make sure to install this device
at the place where has a drain
or a drainage facilities.
•This device may cause water
leakage by clogged filter in the
cleaning liquid tank. Make sure
to install this device at the place
where has a drain or a drainage
facilities.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreward .................................................................................................................. i
On this Operation Manual ................................................................................................................ i
Features ................................................................................................................... ii
For Safe Operation .................................................................................................. iv
Pictorial Signs ................................................................................................................................ iv
Example of Pictorial Signs ............................................................................................................ iv
Never Do the Following .................................................................................................................. v
Never Do the Following ................................................................................................................. vi
Precautions in use .......................................................................................................................... vii
Precautions in installation .............................................................................................................. ix
How to Read this Operation Manual ..................................................................... xiv
How to Read this Operation Manual ........................................................................................... xiv
Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys .......................................................................... xv
Structure of this Manual ............................................................................................................... xvi
CHAPTER 1 Set-Up
Where To Install The Device ................................................................................ 1.2
Moving The Device............................................................................................... 1.3
Accessories .......................................................................................................... 1.4
Configuration And Function .................................................................................. 1.6
Front face ...................................................................................................................................... 1.6
Rear face ....................................................................................................................................... 1.7
Inside of rear face ......................................................................................................................... 1.8
Side face of main unit .................................................................................................................. 1.8
The blower unit and its vincity .................................................................................................... 1.9
Names And Functions Of The Parts Under The Front Cover ............................ 1.10
Capping station ........................................................................................................................... 1.10
Carriage ...................................................................................................................................... 1.11
Head height adjustment rod, adjustment screw and Head protection sensor ........................... 1.11
Belt and pressure roller .............................................................................................................. 1.12
Y Main guide .............................................................................................................................. 1.12
Fabric retainer ............................................................................................................................ 1.13
ANR Unit.................................................................................................................................... 1.14
Operation ............................................................................................................ 1.15
Operation Panel .......................................................................................................................... 1.15
Functions of the JOG keys ......................................................................................................... 1.16
MENU mode .............................................................................................................................. 1.16
MENU tree ................................................................................................................................. 1.17
Connecting The Cables ...................................................................................... 1.18
Connecting the interface cable ................................................................................................... 1.18
IEEE 1394 interface is used ....................................................................................................... 1.18
IEEE 1284 interface is used ....................................................................................................... 1.18
Connecting the power cable ....................................................................................................... 1.19
Heater setting .............................................................................................................................. 1.19
Switching ON / OFF The Power Supply............................................................. 1.20
Turning the power on ................................................................................................................. 1.20

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Installing IEEE1394 output driver ............................................................................................. 1.21
Turning the power off ................................................................................................................ 1.21
Displaying The Information ................................................................................ 1.22
Ink Cartridges ..................................................................................................... 1.24
Types of ink ................................................................................................................................ 1.26
IC chip in Ink cartridge and Ink pack ........................................................................................ 1.26
Precautions in handling the ink cartridge .................................................................................. 1.27
Display of ink type ..................................................................................................................... 1.27
Initial Setting Of Inks .......................................................................................... 1.28
Setting Ink Cartridges ......................................................................................... 1.29
The Fabric And Handling Which Can Be Used .................................................. 1.30
Types of fabric that can be used ................................................................................................ 1.30
Precautions in Handling the Fabric ........................................................................................... 1.31
Fabric conditions which enable to print .................................................................................... 1.31
CHAPTER 2 How to Use the Basic Functions
Work Flow............................................................................................................. 2.2
Switching ON/OFF The Power Supply................................................................. 2.3
Turning the power on ................................................................................................................... 2.3
Front Cover, Left And Right Station Cover ........................................................... 2.4
Opening/closing the front cover, left and right station cover ..................................................... 2.4
Cautions during operation ............................................................................................................ 2.4
Setting The Fabric To The Plotter ........................................................................ 2.5
Setting a roll fablic ....................................................................................................................... 2.5
Setting Leaf (Cut) Fabric ........................................................................................................... 2.19
Setting New fabric (Media Set) ................................................................................................. 2.21
Setting the Feeding, Take-Up device switches .......................................................................... 2.22
Using the fabric retainer............................................................................................................. 2.23
Adjusting the Pressure Roller Position ...................................................................................... 2.24
Adjusting the Feeding Tension Bar Weight ............................................................................... 2.25
Removing slacks using the curved bar ...................................................................................... 2.26
Adjusting the number of pieces of the spiral roller ................................................................... 2.28
Replacing the number of pieces of the spiral roller .................................................................. 2.30
Using the guiding fabric to start printing from the leading edge of the fabric (Roll, Leaf) .... 2.31
Using The Fabric Core Support Pipe ................................................................. 2.32
After Setting The Fabric On The Device ............................................................ 2.33
Adjusting the head height when changing fabric [Head Height].............................................. 2.33
Points in head height adjustment ............................................................................................... 2.36
Correcting the dot positions after adjusting the head height [PrintAdjust] .............................. 2.37
Specifying The Scope Of Printing On The Fabric Used
(Effective Printing Area) ..................................................................................... 2.39
Changing the dead space ............................................................................................................ 2.39
Origin Setting...................................................................................................... 2.40
Setting of an origin ..................................................................................................................... 2.40
Check Faint Or Nozzle Clogging In Ink Flashing Condition............................... 2.41
Executing the test draw [TEST PRINT] .................................................................................. 2.41
Checking the test patterns .......................................................................................................... 2.42
Cleaning ink heads ..................................................................................................................... 2.43
After Setting The Fabric ..................................................................................... 2.44
Correcting amount of feed depending on fabric [Media Comp.] ............................................. 2.44
Correcting the Medium Feed Rate During Printing [Feed Comp.] .......................................... 2.46

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Printing an Image from Source Data.................................................................. 2.48
Setting the plotter operation ....................................................................................................... 2.48
Interrupting the printing operation ............................................................................................ 2.49
After completing the printing operation .................................................................................... 2.49
Other Settings .................................................................................................... 2.50
Cleaning the belt during printing ...............................................................................................2.50
The fabric cannot be peeled off properly from the belt ............................................................ 2.52
To Set a New Ink Cartridge In the Ink Station .................................................... 2.53
Turning the power off ......................................................................................... 2.54
CHAPTER 3 Daily Care
Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................... 3.2
Cleaning inside of the cleaning water tank ................................................................................. 3.3
Replacing and cleaning the water cleaning filter ........................................................................ 3.4
Cleaning the cleaning water strainer (mesh filter) ...................................................................... 3.5
In case spots appear on the fabric during printing ...................................................................... 3.6
When the waste ink tank becomes full ........................................................................................ 3.9
Replacing the Mist fan filter ...................................................................................................... 3.10
Cleaning The Station Interior ............................................................................. 3.11
Open and close the station cover ............................................................................................... 3.12
Periodical cleaning of the wiper ................................................................................................3.12
When the message [Clean WiperShaft] is displayed [CarriageOut] ......................................... 3.15
When the message [Replace Wiper] is displayed [WiperExchng] ........................................... 3.17
When the nozzle cannot be unclogged [Nozzle Clean] ............................................................ 3.19
Washing the drain below the capping [Drain Wash] ................................................................. 3.20
When the device will not be used for a long time [Storage Wash] ........................................... 3.21
Cleaning the bottom surface of the carriage .............................................................................. 3.23
Cleaning the flushing box and blower filter .............................................................................. 3.24
Cleaning The Y Main Guide [Main Guide].......................................................... 3.27
Replacing ANRS Media [ANR Unit] ................................................................... 3.28
Cleaning The Belt [Belt Clean] ........................................................................... 3.32
CHAPTER 4 How to Use the Application Functions
Aplication Functions ............................................................................................. 4.2
FUNCTION MENU ..................................................................................................................... 4.2
Before Setting Printing Conditions In The Function Menu................................... 4.3
Checking the menu mode ............................................................................................................. 4.3
Setting the display language ........................................................................................................ 4.3
Registering Two or More Printing Conditions at a Time (Selecting a Type) ............................. 4.4
Changing the type ........................................................................................................................ 4.4
Setting Printing Conditions ................................................................................... 4.5
Changing printing conditions on the device side ........................................................................ 4.5
Improving the density of ink color [Ink Layers] ......................................................................... 4.7
Deciding the priority of settings by the computer OR the device [Priority] .............................. 4.8
Increasing (decreasing) the right and left margins of the fabric [Margin] ............................... 4.10
When using the device in an extremely dusty or dry place [Refresh] ...................................... 4.11
Setting the indication period of maintenance [Count Limit] .................................................... 4.12
Setting a unit of length displayed on the LCD [mm/inch] ........................................................ 4.14
Setting up auto-cleaning function [AutoClean] ........................................................................ 4.15
Enabling the Feeding Device [Feeding] .................................................................................... 4.16

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Enabling the Take-Up Device [Take-Up] .................................................................................. 4.17
Removing Wrinkles Using the Spiral Roller [Spiral Rlr] ......................................................... 4.18
Enabling Belt Cleaning Operation during Printing [Belt Wash] .............................................. 4.19
When Ink Dries Slowly (Temperature Adjustment of Heater) [Heater] ................................... 4.20
Using the ANR unit [ANRS Setup] ........................................................................................... 4.21
Using the ANR unit [ANRS Ctrl] .............................................................................................. 4.24
Resetting printing conditions by type [SetupReset] .................................................................. 4.27
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance Functions
Maintenance Of The Device ................................................................................. 5.2
FUNCTION menu [MAINTENANCE] ...................................................................................... 5.2
Listing of the Maintenance function ............................................................................................ 5.2
Before Starting Maintenance................................................................................ 5.3
Checking the menu mode ............................................................................................................. 5.3
Invoking a maintenance function .................................................................................................5.3
When The Fabric Adhesive Force Is Weakened [Belt] ........................................ 5.4
Drawing Setup Conditions [List] ......................................................................... 5.13
Printing HEX Code Of Printing Command [Data Dump] .................................... 5.14
Selecting Ink Head [Use Head] .......................................................................... 5.15
Menu Displayed After The Ink Cartridge Is Installed [Ink Filling] ....................... 5.16
When Replacing Different Type Of Ink [Ink Change] ......................................... 5.16
Resetting The Counters For Each Type [Count Reset] ..................................... 5.20
Displaying The Information On This Device [Information] ................................. 5.21
CHAPTER 6 When Abnormal Conditions are Encountered
Before Taking A Phenomenon As A Sign Of Failue .............................................. 6.2
The device cannot be energized ................................................................................................... 6.2
The device cannot perform printing ............................................................................................ 6.2
Fabric skew / wrinkle / stained .................................................................................................... 6.3
Fabric Problems And Solutions ............................................................................ 6.4
Troubles For Which Error Messages Are Given On The LCD ............................. 6.6
Errors accompanied by warnings ................................................................................................. 6.6
Error messages ........................................................................................................................... 6.10
Appendix
Basics Specifications ........................................................................................... A.2
Specification For Ink ............................................................................................. A.4
Supply Parts ......................................................................................................... A.5
Position Of The Warning Label ............................................................................ A.6
Function Flow Chart ............................................................................................. A.7

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How to Read this Operation Manual
How to Read this Operation Manual
The operation key
The information that
is displayed on the
LCD during operation
of the device is
explained.
The pages of each chapter
are given serial numbers
starting from 1.
Notes to sentences,
caution on device
operation, and hints for
effective use of the
device are given.
The item to select
from the setting
menu before each
device operation is
explained.
This manual describes
the procedure of
operation of th device.
The titlle in each
chapter are provided.

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Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys
In this instruction 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. (see page 1.15)
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 instruction manual, each setting and messages displayed on
the LCD is enclosed in [ ], like [TYPE.1], [Acid], [EXTEND],
[PLEASE WAIT], etc.
Operation keys
In the text of this instruction manual, the
operation keys are shown enclosed in brackets.
[]and [ ] indicate JOG keys.
The other operation keys are enclosed in brackets, as [FUNC-
TION]. (See page 1.15)
FUNCTION
SET UP < ENT >
SET UP
SELECT : TYPE.1

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Structure of this Manual
CHAPTER 1 Set-Up
This chapter describes the procedures for unpacking and assembling the device, and for
setting up the device such as setting inks and fabric.
CHAPTER 2 How to Use the Basic Functions
This chapter describes the basic operations of the device, from the beginning to the end of
printing.
In order to use the application functions, it is indispensable to understand the basic functions
of the device explained in this chapter.
CHAPTER 3 Daily care
This chapter describes the recovery procedure for ink clogging and the cleaning procedure for
each section.
CHAPTER 4 How to Use the Application Functions
This chapter describes the application functions of the device, such as the function menu for
setting printing conditions.
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance Functions
This chapter describes functions intended to correct adverse influences on picture quality and
to check abnormal conditions.
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 consumable.