MIMAKI TS500P-3200 Maintenance manual

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Inkjet printer TS500P-3200
Requests for Care and Maintenance
This machine is a precision machine equipped with extremely fine mechanisms. Especially, the nozzle sur-
face of the heads from which the ink is discharged is affected even by a slightest attachment of dust or paper
powder and the proper printing results could not be obtained. With a view to using this machine in a better
condition, we would like to recommend performing the following care and maintenance on daily basis.
1. When to care
When to care What to care Reference Page
Once a day
(at the end of the daily work)
Surroundings of the heads P.2
Capping station P.3
Wiper P.4
Wiper blade P.5
Media press P.5
Media sensor P.5
Once a week
(at the end of the work on
weekend)
Cleaning the Platen P.6
Exterior P.6
Waste ink tank P.6
Flushing BOX sensor P.6
Cleaning the ink receiving sponge P.6
Once a week or two weeks
Replacing the carriage filter P.8
Replacing the mist filter P.9
Replacing the air cleaning filter P.10
When the Machine Is Not Used
for a Long Time Perform “Storage Wash” P.12
Tools required for maintenance
• Cleaning stick (SPC-0527)
• Cleaning liquid 03 maintenance kit (ML003-Z-K1)
• Cotton swab
• Gloves
• Soft fabric

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2. Daily care
(1) Surroundings of the heads ("Cleaning the Head and the Area around It" Chapter 4 of
the Operation Manual)
1Move the carriage to the left and open the left
maintenance cover.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 5 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning the Head and
the Area around It” of the user’s manual to perform the
operation.
2Hold The Handle And Shift The Flushing Unit.
• Refer to the Step ６of Chapter 4 “Cleaning the Head and the
Area around It” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
3Soak the clean stick or the waste cloth
in the maintenance cleaning liquid and
wipe off an accumulated ink on the side
of the head and on the bottom surface of
the slider.
• Never rub the nozzles.
• When possible, use the cleaning stick (SPC-0527) for cleaning around the head/ capping station/ wiper.
Using the other cotton bud may attach lint, then it may damage the machine.
• Be sure to perform maintenance for the ink cap and the wiper of capping station every day. If you leave it
dirty, dirt may adhere to the nozzle surface, or, dust and dry ink may be rubbed against the nozzle. It may
cause discharge defect.
• Clean the bottom of carriage every day so that it will not get dirt from inks or dusts. If you leave it dirty, dust
and dry ink may be rubbed against the nozzle at wiping operation when performing head cleaning.
• When you clean the carriage bottom surface, fully be careful not to rub the nozzle surface.
• The heads and their surroundings are the parts most liable to be tainted in this machine and if
tainted, it could cause adverse effects to the functions of the machine and the results of the printings.
Moreover, as the head itself uses very fine mechanisms, sufficient precautions are required for the
care and maintenances.
Left side
maintenance cover Screw
Handle
clasp
The nozzle part
(Never touch it.)
Clean the side surface of the
head (shown in deep gray)
with a clean stick.
Clean with a clean stick or a
waste cloth.

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(2) Capping Station ("Cleaning around the wiper" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual)
The surrounding area of the cap is also liable to be stained by the dust and ink. It is recommended to clean
the head frequently using the cleaning liquid for maintenance suitable for the ink used to avoid the stains on
the head.
• Cleaning liquid 03 maintenance kit (ML003-Z-K1)
1Move the carriage and open the right maintenance
cover.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 5 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning around the
wiper” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
2Clean the cap.
• Dip the clean stick into the cleaning liquid for maintenance
and wipe off the cap. Wipe off so that cleaning solution for
maintenance will not remain.
Lower part of the right
side front cover Screw
Cap rubber Cap rubber cover

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(3) Wiper ("Cleaning around the wiper” Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual)
On the wiper, the ink, dust and paper powder are liable to accumulate. Check the state of the wiper and if it is
stained, clean it.
1Move the carriage and open the right maintenance
cover.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 5 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning around the
wiper” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
2Clean the wiper.
• Remove the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket with a clean
stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance. Wipe off so
that cleaning solution for maintenance will not remain.
Further, in the cases as explained below, replace the wiper with the new one (SPA-0193) in accordance with
"Replacing the wiper" on Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual.
• When the wiper is deformed
• When the stuck ink can not be wiped off
• When the warning for wiper replacement is indicated
Lower part of the right
side front cover Screw
Wiper
Projection
Bracket

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(4) Wiper blade ("Cleaning around the wiper” Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual)
Ink, dust, and paper dust gather on the wiper blade. Check the status of the wiper blade, and if it is dirty, clean
it.
1Move the carriage and open the right maintenance
cover.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 5 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning
around the wiper” of the user’s manual to perform
the operation.
2Clean the wiper blade.
• Wipe off the ink of the wiper blade with clean stick or
waste cloth dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance.
(5) Media press (“Cleaning the Media Press” Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual)
When the cut dust of the media and other dusts accumulate between the media holder and the platen, it could
cause the risks that the transfer of the media could not be performed properly or such dusts stick to the noz-
zles and this could interfere the proper printings. You are recommended to clean it frequently.
(6) Media sensor ("Cleaning the Media Sensor" Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual)
The media sensors are located on the platen (for two positions) in the backside and the bottom surface of the
head.
If the dusts and ink accumulate on the sensor, it could cause false detection of the media or the register mark.
Wipe off the sensors with soft cloth or clean sticks.
• For the cleaning of the media sensors, never use the solvent.
• When the sensor is heavily stained, wipe off with a cloth soaked in the waterdiluted neutral
detergent.
Lower part of the right
side front cover Screw
Wiper blade
The backside of the machine The lower surface of the head
Media sensor Media sensor

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3. Periodically care (Once a week)
Users are advised to perform the maintenance works described below once a week so that the printer will
keep its high performance and accuracy over an extended period of its life.
(1) Platen (“Cleaning the Platen” Chapter 4 of the Operation Manual)
Platen is a place where dusts, paper powder, and ink
are liable to accumulate. It is therefore suggested to
clean it frequently. Wipe out the platen surface and the
platen cover with a soft blush or cloth. The grooves for
media holder and for cutting the paper (cutter line) are
the place where the dusts are especially liable to accu-
mulate. Clean them thoroughly.
(2) Exterior (“Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces” Chapter 4, Operation Manual)
Depending on the using environment, the dusts or
sand powder could stick to the exterior of the main
unit. To avoid the entry of the dusts into the moving
part of the head, wipe them off with soft cloth dipped
into water and squeezed tightly.
(3) Waste ink tank (“If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears” Chapter 4 of
the Operation Manual)
Check whether the waste ink tank is full or not. Take care so that the waste ink never overflows the tank.
(4) Flushing BOX sensor (“Cleaning the Flusing BOX Sensor” Chapter 4, Operation
Manual)

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1Remove the lower part of the left side front cover,
and shift the flushing unit to the left.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 2 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning the Flusing
BOX Sensor” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
2Clean the part of the sensor with a clean stick.
• Wipe off the ink of the sensor with clean stick dipped in
cleaning solution for maintenance.
(5) Ink receiving sponge (“Cleaning the ink receiving sponge” Chapter 4 of the Opera-
tion Manual)
1Remove the lower part of the left side front cover,
and shift the flushing unit to the left.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 2 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning the Flusing
BOX Sensor” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
2Remove the flushing cover, and take out the ink
receiving sponge.
• For detail, refer to step 2 of “Cleaning the ink receiving
sponge” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
3Soak the ink receiving sponge in tap water, and
lightly rubbing wash.
• Please ask the industrial waste treatment company for the
waste liquid treatment of the waste that washed the sponge.
4Return the flushing unit to its original state.
Handle
clasp
Sensor
Handle
clasp
Sponge

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4. Periodically care (once in a week or two weeks)
(1) Replacing the carriage filter
Replace it once in a week or two weeks.
1Move the carriage.
• Refer to the Step 1 to 4 of Chapter 4 “Cleaning around the
wiper” of the user’s manual to perform the operation.
2Remove the carriage filter cover at the left and
right of the carriage.
• Remove the carriage filter cover of right and left of the
carriage.
• Pinch the claw attached to the upper part of the carriage filter
cover and pull it to the front.
3Remove the used carriage filter cover.
4Mount a new carriage filter (SPA-0189).
• Insert the holes of right and left of the carriage filter into the
convex part of the carriage.
5Return the carriage filter cover to the original
status.
6When replacement has been completed, press the key.
7Close the right maintenance cover and press the key.
• The carriage filter is located at right and left of the
carriage.
Replace both filters at the same time.
Carriage
Claw
Carriage filter cover
Carriage
filter
new carriage filter

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(2) Replacing the mist filter
Replace it once in a week or two weeks.
1Pull out the mist filter ASSY located at the rear surface of the main body.
• There are 6 mist filter ASSY at the rear surface of the main body (parts indicated with circles in the figure).
• Put your finger on the hole of the bottom surface, and pull out the mist filter ASSY forward.
2Removed the used filter.
(1) Slide the filter holder a little, and remove it.
(2) Removed the used filter.
3Attach new mist filter (SPA-0190) and the filter
holder.
4Attach the mist filter ASSY to the original position.
• Ink at printing adheres to the mist filter ASSY. When
replacing the filter, it is recommended to perform the
work with a sheet of paper placed.
Filter
new filter

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(3) Replacing the air cleaning filter
Replace it once in a week or two weeks.
1Pull out the air cleaning filter ASSY located at the upper part of the main body
• There are 6 air cleaning filter ASSY at the rear surface of the main body (parts indicated with circles in the figure).
• Hook your finger on the hole in front and pull the air cleaning filter ASSY forward to remove.
2Removed the used filter.
(1) Slide the filter holder a little, and remove it.
(2) Removed the used filter.
3Attach new mist filter (SPA-0190) and the filter
holder.
4Attach the air cleaning filter ASSY to the original
position.
• Ink at printing adheres to the air cleaning filter ASSY.
When replacing the filter, it is recommended to
perform the work with a sheet of paper placed.
• For the filter used when replacing the air cleaning
filter, the same filter (SPA-0190) with P.9 “Replacing
the mist filter” is used.
Filter
new filter

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5. Storage of media
Media should be stored in the little dust area, and not in direct sunlight. Avoid storing the media in the area
with high temperature and high humidity.
6. Storage of ink bottle
Be careful of the followings to store.
• Store the ink bottle in no direct sunlight, and no high humidity.
• As it's a delicate product, do not drop it.
• Ink IC should not be contaminated and discharged static electricity.
• Be sure to store the ink bottle and the ink IC together.
7. The examples of defective printing
These following examples indicate improper head (nozzle) firing by dust, which effect printing.
Confirm the nozzle condition periodically before or during outputting not to use in such as this condition.
The nozzle condition can be confirmed with [test printing] in this plotter. (Operation manual Chapter 2 “Test
Printing”)
Ink bottle and Ink IC
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1.Deflection 2.Nozzle out 3.Ink dropping
4.Satellite 5.Mixing in air

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8. Recovery method of defective nozzle discharge
When this printer has not been used for an extended period of time, or depending on the environmental tem-
perature, the discharge at the nozzles could become unstable. In such a case, the following methods may be
taken to recover the status of the nozzles.
9. When the printer is not used for a long period
When the printer is not to be used for a period of one week or above, perform the cleaning of the heads and
nozzles and the ink discharging channel before storing this printer.
10. Supplies
1.Daily maintenance and care
Perform the cleaning of the parts described in this document.
2. Performing Head Cleaning (normal). Refer to Chapter 2 of
Operation Manual.
After having performed the care and maintenance stated in step 1, perform
the cleaning of the heads in accordance with the procedures stated in
Operation Manual.
Perform test printing and
check
(Chapter 2 of Operation Manual)
In the event nozzle missing etc. have not been improved
3. Performing Head Cleaning (hard). Refer to Chapter 2 of
Operation Manual.
If the nozzle missing does not disappear even after repeating the head
cleaning (normal) several times, reset the cleaning mode to "hard" and
perform the cleaning again.
Perform test printing and
check
(Chapter 2 of Operation Manual)
In the event nozzle missing etc. have not been improved
4. Perform the cleaning of the head nozzles. Refer to Chapter
4 of Operation Manual.
Perform the cleaning of the head nozzles. In this case, leaving time of the
cleaning liquid for maintenance shall be made [1 minute].
Perform test printing and
check
(Chapter 2 of Operation Manual)
In the event nozzle missing etc. have not been improved
5. Perform the cleaning of the head nozzles again. Refer to
Chapter 4 of Operation Manual
Reset the leaving time of the cleaning liquid for maintenance to [10
minutes], and perform the cleaning of the head nozzles again.
Perform test printing and
check
(Chapter 2 of Operation Manual)
• If the nozzle missing has not been improved even with the above operations, please call us
or your sales agent from whom you purchased this printer.
Product Name Product No. Product Name Product No.
Cleaning liquid 03 maintenance kit ML003-Z-K1 Air pressure filter SPA-0195
Waste ink tank SPA-0197 Carriage filter SPA-0189
Cutter blades SPA-0192 Mist filter SPA-0190
Clean stick for the surroundings of the head 50pcs SPC-0527 Wiper kit SPA-0193
Ink filter white SPA-0196

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11. Safety Precautions
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12. Installation environment
• Use this printer as much as possible in a dust-free environment. Fans and air-blowers could cause the
dustspewing.
• The using environment of this printer is from 20 to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) in temperature and from 35 to 65 %
in relative humidity. Avoid the use of this printer at a temperature and humidity higher or lower than the
indicated ranges.
CAUTION
Make sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves.
The ink, if mixed with water or alcohol, generates condensed substances. Pay attention not to deposit
water or alcohol to the nozzle surface, surrounding area of the heads, caps and wipers.
To secure the stability of the ink discharge, when the printer is not used (output) for an extended
period of time, it could become necessary to discharge periodically a small amount of ink (flushing),
depending on the kinds of the ink.
When not using for an extended period of time, execute the [CUSTODY WASH] function of this equip-
ment, ("When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUSTODY WASH)" Chapter 5 of Operation
Manual) and put off the power switch on the front, only. Leave the main power switch at the side of the
equipment on and keep the cable socket inserted into the plug.
Never disassemble this machine. It could cause electrical shock, fire and breakage.
Keep away the moisture from the inside of this machine. If the inside is moistened, it could cause elec-
trical shock, fire and breakage.
Perform the maintenance and care after switching off the power and taking off the power cable. Other-
wise, it could cause unexpected accidents.
Avoid using benzene, thinner, and chemicals containing abrasive compounds. The surface of the
cover could be degenerated or deformed.
Do not supply lubricant oil etc. to the inside this machine.
It could cause the breakdown of this machine.

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