UV INKJET Printer Cutter

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MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

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D203176-23
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 Table of Contents
CAUTION ........................................................................................vi
CAUTION ............................................................................................ vi
Requests ............................................................................................. vi
FCC Statement (USA) ......................................................................... vi
Interference to televisions and radios .................................................. vi
Foreword ........................................................................................vii
On This Operation manual ..................................................................vii
Safety Precautions .........................................................................vii
Symbols ...............................................................................................vii
Safety interlock .................................................................................... xi
Warning labels ...............................................................................xii

Chapter 1 Before Use

Moving This Machine ..................................................................... 1-2
Where to Install This Machine ...........................................................1-2
Working Environmental Temperature ................................................1-2
Moving This Machine ........................................................................1-2
Names of Parts and Functions ...................................................... 1-3
Front Side of the Machine .................................................................1-3
Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine .........................................1-4
Carriage .............................................................................................1-5
Operation Panel ................................................................................1-6
Media Sensor ....................................................................................1-8
Carriage .............................................................................................1-8
Cutter Blade and Cutting Slot ............................................................1-8
Capping Station .................................................................................1-8
Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers ...........................................................1-8
Connecting Cables ........................................................................ 1-9
Connecting USB 2.0 Interface Cable ................................................1-9
Connecting a LAN Cable ...................................................................1-9
Connecting the Power Cable ...........................................................1-10
Ink Bottles .................................................................................... 1-11
Types of Inks You Can Use with the Machine .................................1-11
Precautions on Using the Ink Bottles ..............................................1-11
Installing the Ink Bottles ............................................................... 1-12
Media ........................................................................................... 1-17
The Size of Media That Can Be Used with This Machine ...............1-17
Precautions on Handling the Media ................................................1-17
Menu Mode ................................................................................. 1-18

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Printing Procedure ......................................................................... 2-2
Turning the Power On/Off .............................................................. 2-3
Turning the Power On .......................................................................2-3
Turning the Power Off .......................................................................2-3

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 Setting Media .................................................................................2-4
Adjusting the Head Height .................................................................2-4
Adjusting the Positions of the Pinch Rollers to Suit the Media ..........2-5
Maximum Print/Cut Area .................................................................2-10
Precautions on Setting the Media ...................................................2-10
Setting a Roll Media ........................................................................2-11
Setting the Pinch Roller Pressure ...................................................2-13
Take-up Device ...............................................................................2-14
Setting Leaf Media ..........................................................................2-15
Changing the printing origin ............................................................2-16
Test Printing .................................................................................2-17
Test Printing ....................................................................................2-17
Perform test printing with the normal test pattern ............................2-18
Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink ....2-18
Head Cleaning .............................................................................2-19
About Head Cleaning ......................................................................2-19
Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result ..........2-19
Setting Media Correction .............................................................2-19
Setting of Media Correction .............................................................2-19
If the Positions of Dots Shift... ......................................................2-20
Printing Data ................................................................................2-20
Starting a Printing Operation ...........................................................2-20
Cancel printing (Data Clear) ............................................................2-21
Cutting Media ...............................................................................2-21
Workflow of cutting ......................................................................2-22
Installing Tools .............................................................................2-23
When a Cutter Is Used ....................................................................2-23
How to Install a Ballpoint Pen ..........................................................2-24
Setting the Cutting Conditions .....................................................2-26
About the Cut Conditions ................................................................2-26
Select the Tool Condition ................................................................2-27
Set the Cut Conditions ....................................................................2-27
Test Cutting .................................................................................2-28
Cutting Data .................................................................................2-29
Setting the Origin .............................................................................2-29
Start Cutting ....................................................................................2-29
Stopping a Cutting Operation (Data Clear) .....................................2-29
Removing the Cutter Unit Temporarily ............................................2-29
Cutting Media ...............................................................................2-30

Chapter 3 Setup
About SETUP MENU .....................................................................3-2
SETUP MENU table ..........................................................................3-3
Register the Optimal Print Conditions to Match the Use ...................3-4
Setting of Media Correction ...............................................................3-5
If the Positions of Dots Shift... ...........................................................3-6
Setting of Logical Seek ......................................................................3-7
Setting of Overprint ...........................................................................3-7
Setting of Drying Time .......................................................................3-7
Setting of Left and Right Margins ......................................................3-8
Setting of Vacuum Fan ......................................................................3-8

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 Setting of Feed Speed .......................................................................3-8
Setting of MAPS ................................................................................3-9
Setting of Auto Cleaning ....................................................................3-9
Setting of Interval Wiping ................................................................3-10
Setting of the UV Mode ...................................................................3-10
Setting Ionizer (option) ....................................................................3-10
Setting of LT mode ..........................................................................3-11
About MACHINE SETUP MENU ................................................. 3-12
MACHINE SETUP MENUs table .....................................................3-13
Setting of AUTO Power-off ..............................................................3-14
Setting of Take-up Unit ....................................................................3-14
Setting of the Display of Media Residual .........................................3-15
Setting of Media Detection ..............................................................3-15
Setting of a LANGUAGE .................................................................3-16
Setting of Time ................................................................................3-16
Setting of Unit (Temperature/ Length) .............................................3-16
Setting of a KEY BUZZER ...............................................................3-16
Setting of the CONFIRM. FEED ......................................................3-17
Setting of the SPACE FEED MODE ................................................3-17
Setting of the Network .....................................................................3-17
Setting of Event Mail Function .........................................................3-18
Initializing the Settings .....................................................................3-22
About NOZZLE CHECK MENU ................................................... 3-23
INFORMATION MENU table ...........................................................3-23
Printing Check Flow ........................................................................3-24
Printing Operations at "Nozzle Missing" Judgment and Error
Occurrence ......................................................................................3-24
Setting of the Printing Check ...........................................................3-25
Setting of the NOZZLE RECOVERY ...............................................3-25
Setting of the Judgment Condition ..................................................3-25
About INFORMATION MENU ..................................................... 3-26
INFORMATION MENU table ...........................................................3-27
Displaying the Information ...............................................................3-27
Displaying the machine's information (LOCAL guidance) ...............3-28

Chapter 4 Cutting Function

Cut Out Data with Register Mark ................................................... 4-2
The Flow of Cutting out the Registered Data ....................................4-2
Enter register mark detection mode ..................................................4-2
Precautions for inputting data with register marks ............................4-2
Settings for Detecting register marks ................................................4-5
ID Cut ................................................................................................4-6
About CUTTING MENU ............................................................... 4-11
Cutting MENU table .........................................................................4-12
Setting the CUT MODE ............................................................... 4-13
Perform Multiple Cuttings (Copy function) ................................... 4-13
SETUP SUB MENU ..................................................................... 4-14
Make the media without uncut area (OVER CUT function) .............4-15
Other SETUP SUB MENU ..............................................................4-15
SETUP RESET ...............................................................................4-16

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 Maintenance Function .................................................................4-17
Maintenance of Mark Sensor ..........................................................4-17
Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the Cause of Cutting Error. ......4-19
Cutting a Medium into Multiple Pieces with a Certain Length .........4-19
Cutting out Data without Register Marks (PC ORIGIN OFFSET) ....4-20
Setting the Scale Adjust ..................................................................4-21

Chapter 5 Maintenance
Maintenance ..................................................................................5-2
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time ..............................5-2
Precautions for Maintenance .............................................................5-2
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces ..........................................................5-2
Cleaning the Platen ...........................................................................5-2
Cleaning the Media Sensor ...............................................................5-3
Cleaning the Media Press .................................................................5-3
About MAINTENANCE MENU .......................................................5-4
MAINTENANCE MENUs table ..........................................................5-5
Maintaining the Capping Station ....................................................5-6
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap .............................................................5-6
Cleaning the mist filter ....................................................................... 5-7
Clean the NCU .................................................................................. 5-8
Washing the Head Nozzle .................................................................5-9
Cleaning of ink discharge passage ...................................................5-9
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time ............................5-10
Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It ............................5-12
Nozzle Recovery Function ...........................................................5-13
Reset the set value ..........................................................................5-14
Eliminate Ink Over Flow .............................................................5-14
Automatic Maintenance Function ................................................5-15
Setting the Refreshing Intervals ......................................................5-15
Setting the Cleaning Intervals and Type .........................................5-15
INK FILLING ................................................................................5-16
AIR PURGE .....................................................................................5-16
Replacing consumables ...............................................................5-18
Replacing the wiper .........................................................................5-18
Replacing the mist filter ................................................................... 5-18
If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears ......................5-19
Replace the waste ink tank with another .........................................5-19
Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation
message is displayed ......................................................................5-20
Replacing the Cutter Blade .............................................................5-20
Replacing and Adjusting the Cutter Blade ...................................5-21
Replacing the cutter ........................................................................5-21
Adjusting the Cutter Blade ...............................................................5-22
Replacing cutters other than supplied one ......................................5-22
Adjusting blade edge of cutters other than supplied one ................5-22

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 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 6-2
Power does not turn on .....................................................................6-2
The machine does not start printing ..................................................6-2
Media get jammed / media is soiled ..................................................6-2
Image quality is poor .........................................................................6-3
Nozzle is clogged ..............................................................................6-3
An error occurred in the ink bottle .....................................................6-3
When the ink leakage occurs ............................................................6-3
Warning / Error Messages ............................................................. 6-4
Warning messages ............................................................................6-4
Error messages .................................................................................6-7

Chapter 7 Appendix
Specification .................................................................................. 7-2
Printer Section Specifications ............................................................7-2
Cutter Section Specifications ............................................................7-3
Common Specifications .....................................................................7-4
Ink specifications ...............................................................................7-6
Ink bottle installation order ............................................................. 7-7
Sheet for inquiry ............................................................................ 7-8

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 CAUTION

CAUTION Interference to televisions and radios

CAUTION
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY
OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER
WARRANTY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT
WITHOUT MIMAKI’S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.
The machine described in this manual generates high
frequency when operating. The machine 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 machine’s interference with your radio or television
will be checked by turning on/off the power switch of the
machine. 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

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IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR set or radio to find a position without reception difficulty.
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL • Separate the television set or radio from this product.
DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER • Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which
OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT. is isolated from power circuits connected to the
television set or radio.
Requests
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for
your easy understanding.However, please do not
hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our
office if you have any inquiry.
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• Description contained in this Operation manual are
subject to change without notice for improvement.

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
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reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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 case the user will
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be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not
used for connection of this machine, limits provided by
FCC rules can be exceeded.
To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is
essential for the connection of this machine. 2

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 Foreword
Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI UV ink jet
printer "UCJV300Series/150Series".
UV Inkjet Printer UCJV300Series/150Series uses
ultraviolet ray curing ink (UV ink).
Read this Operation Manual carefully and make the most
effective use of your printer.
On This Operation manual
• This Operation Manual is describing the operations
and maintenance of "UV inkjet printer UCJV300Series/
150Series" (hereinafter referred to as the machine).
• Read this Operation Manual carefully and understand
them thoroughly to use. 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 machine.
• This Operation Manual has been carefully prepared for
your easy understanding, however, please do not
hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our
office if you have any inquiry.
• Descriptions contained in this Operation Manual are
subject to change without any notice for improvement.
• In the case when this Operation Manual should be
illegible due to destruction or lost by fire or breakage,
purchase another copy of the Operation Manual from
our office.
• You can also download the latest manual from our
website.
Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
© 2017 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
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Safety Precautions
Symbols
Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe
operation and for prevention of damage to the machine.
The indicated sign is different depending on the content of
caution. Symbols and their meanings are given below.
Please follow these instructions as you read this manual.
Examples of symbols
Meaning
Failure to observe the instructions given
with this symbol can result in death or
serious injuries to personnel. Be sure to
read it carefully and use it properly.
Failure to observe the instructions given
with this symbol can result in injuries to
personnel or damage to property.
Important notes in use of this machine are
given with this symbol. Understand the
notes thoroughly to operate the machine
properly.
Important notes in use of this machine are
given with this symbol. Understand the
notes thoroughly to operate the machine
properly.
Indicates the reference page for related
contents.
The symbol " " indicates that the
instructions must be observed as strictly as
the CAUTION instructions (including
DANGER and WARNING instructions). A
sign representing a precaution (the sign
shown at left warns of hazardous voltage) is
shown in the triangle.
The symbol " " indicates that the action
shown is prohibited. A sign representing a
prohibited action (the sign shown at left
prohibits disassembly) is shown in or
around the circle.
The symbol " " indicates that the action
shown must be taken without fail or the
instructions must be observed without fail. A
sign representing a particular instruction
(the sign shown at left instructs to unplug
the cable from the wall outlet) is shown in
the circle.

Warning for Use
WARNING
• The set of power cables provided with this machine
is for use with this machine only, and cannot be
used with other electrical devices. Do not use any
power cables other than the ones provided with the
machine. Failure to observe those instructions may
result in fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use this machine in an environment where
humidity is high or the machine may get wet.
Using the machine under such environment may
result in fire or electric shock, or cause malfunction.
• Use of the machine under an abnormal condition
where it produces smoke or strange smell can
result in fire or electric shocks. If such an
abnormality is found, be sure to turn off the power
switch immediately and unplug the cable from the
wall outlet. Check first that the machine no longer
produces smoke, and contact your distributor or a
sales office of MIMAKI for repair. Never repair your
machine by yourself since it is very dangerous for
you to do so.
• Never disassemble or remodel the main unit
of the machine or the ink bottle. Disassembly
or remodeling can result in an electric shock
or breakdown of the machine.
• Do not use extension cords. Doing so may result in
fire or electric shocks.
• Keep the power plug prong clear of any foreign
object such as a piece of metal. Failure to do so
may result in a fire or electric shocks.
• Do not plug too many leads into a single socket.
Doing so may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use the machine if the power cord or plug is
damaged. Using the machine with damaged power
cord may result in fire or electric shocks. Contact
your service representative for replacement cord.
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electric shocks.
• Grasp by holding the plug itself when removing the
power plug from wall outlet, and never hold by the
cord. Holding and pulling the cord may damage the
cord, leading to fire or electric shocks.
• When setting the roll media, be sure to do so with
at least one other person.
• In case of ink leakage, please turn off the main
power, unplug the power cable and contact our
service office or distributor.
• Do not use a flammable spray or solvent inside or
around the machine. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shocks.
• Do not place a vase, flower pot, water glass,
container with liquid such as water or chemicals
inside, or small metallic object near or on top of this
machine. Liquid or foreign object may get inside
the machine, leading to fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use this machine in an area where children
might be present.
• The ink used for this machine falls into the
category of UN No.3082 and UN Class 9. Since the
ink is flammable, never use fire when using the
machine.
Safety Precautions
Never do the following
WARNING
Do not disassemble or remodel the machine
• Never disassemble or remodel the main unit of
the machine or the ink bottles. Disassembly or
remodeling can result in an electric shock or
breakdown of the machine.
Power supply and voltage
• Use this machine with the indicated power
specifications. Be sure to connect the power
cable plug to a grounded outlet. Failure to do
so may result in fire or electric shocks.
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• Never look at the illuminated LED UV with
your naked eyes. Doing so could cause pain in
your eyes or visual impairment. Be sure to
wear safety glasses.
• Do not expose your skin directly to ultraviolet
(UV) light. Doing so could cause skin irritation.
• To prevent electrical shock, be sure to turn off
the main power circuit breaker and disconnect
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the power plug before carrying out
maintenance. For some units, it may take one
minute for the capacitors to discharge.
Therefore, wait three minutes after turning off
the main power circuit breaker and
disconnecting the power plug before starting
maintenance work.
• Although rare, LED UV units can become
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damaged. We recommend replacing the LED
UV unit when it has reached its rated
operation life, or earlier.
• The main power circuit breaker should be
turned on only by personnel with sufficient
knowledge about the operation of this
machine.
• The LED UV unit is hot while it is on and
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immediately after it has been turned off. Do
not touch it with your bare hands. Doing so
could result in burns.
Do not use this machine in damp places
• Do not use this machine in an environment
with high humidity or where the machine could
get wet. Using the machine under such
environment may result in fire or electric
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shock, or cause malfunction.
Handling ink bottles
• Some of the ingredients (UV curing initiator)
are toxic to aquatic life. Avoid any leaks into
water systems or sewage systems.
• Store ink bottles and waste ink bottles in a
place that is out of the reach of children.
• If you get ink on your skin or clothing,
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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, and
then consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Dispose of waste ink according to the local
regulations of the area where the machine
isused.
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 Safety Precautions
WARNING
Notes on maintenance
• When handling ink and cleaning solution, pay
close attention to ventilation and be sure to
wear the included safety glasses and gloves.
• The gloves supplied with the machine are
disposable. When all the gloves are
expended, purchase an equivalent product on
the market.
• Before using ink and cleaning solution, be
sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Keep ink away from an open flame. Also keep
the room well ventilated when you use or
handle ink.
• If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash
your eyes thoroughly with a lot of clean water
for at least 15 minutes. Then, consult a doctor
as soon as possible.
• If anyone drinks ink by mistake, keep him or
her quiet and see a doctor immediately. Do not
allow him or her to swallow the vomit. Then
contact the emergency number written on the
SDS.
• If you inhale a great deal of vapor and feel ill,
immediately move to a location with plenty of
fresh air, and keep yourself warm and quiet.
Consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• If the ink adheres to your skin, use a large
amount of water and soap or special detergent
for skin to remove the ink.
Periodic replacement parts
• Some parts of this machine must be replaced with new ones
periodically by service personnel. Be sure to make a
contract with your distributor or dealer for After sale service
to ensure a long life of your machine.
Protection of media from dust
• Store media in a bag. Wiping off dust accumulated on media
will adversely affect the media due to static electricity.
• When leaving the workshop after the working hours, do not
leave any media on the roll hanger. If any media is left on the
roll hanger, it can get dusty.
Clump lever
• Never raise the lever during printing. Raising the lever will
abort printing.
Notes on maintenance
• It is strongly recommended to use the machine in a room
that is not dusty.
• Dust in the heads can also cause drops of ink to fall
suddenly down on the media during printing. In such a case,
be sure to clean up the heads.
• Perform wiping (removal of dust and paper powder) of the
capping station and wiper frequently.
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WARNING
Handling ink bottles
• The safety evaluation of this machine assumes that the ink
recommended by this company is used. For safe usage of
this machine, use the ink recommend by this company.
• Never refill the ink bottles with ink. Refilled ink cartridge can
cause a trouble. Remember that MIMAKI assumes no
responsibility for any damage caused by the use of the ink
cartridge replenished with ink.
• If an ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
leave it at room temperature for at least three hours before
using it.
• Open the ink bottle just before installing it in the machine. If it
is opened and left for an extended period of time, normal
printing performance of the machine may not be ensured.
• Make sure to store ink bottles in a cool and dark place.
• Store ink bottles and waste ink bottles in a place that is out
of the reach of children.
• Once an ink bottle is opened, be sure to thoroughly
consume the ink within three months. If an extended period
of time has passed away after opening the cartridge tank,
printing quality would be poor.
• Do not pound ink bottles or shake them violently. Doing so
could cause the ink to leak.
• Consult with your sales or service representative regarding
the proper disposal of ink bottles and waste ink. When you
dispose them by yourself, follow the regulations stipulated
by the industrial waste disposer or the country or region you
live in.
Handling of media
• Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable,
high-quality printing.
• Pay attention to the expansion and contraction of the media.
Do not use media immediately after unpacking. The media
can be affected by the room temperature and humidity, and
thus it may expand and contract. The media have to be left
in the atmosphere in which they are to be used for 30
minutes or more after unpacked.
• Do not use curled media.
The use of curled media can not only cause a media jam but
also affect print quality.
Straighten the sheet of media, if significantly curled, before
using it for printing. If a regular-sized coated sheet of media
is rolled and stored, the coated side has to face outside.
Disposition of this machine
• Consult your sales or service representative for proper
disposal of this machine. Otherwise, commission an
industrial waste disposal company.
 Safety Precautions

Precautions in Use
CAUTION
Handling of the power cable
• Connect to a socket-outlet with determinate
polarity.
• For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-
outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
• Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and
remove dust from the power plug periodically,
at least once a year. Failure to do so may
result in fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use the machine unless it is connected
CAUTION
Be careful with the movable parts
• Do not touch the rolling grit roller. Otherwise,
you could hurt your fingers or tear off your
finger nails.
• Keep your head and hands away from any
moving parts during cutting (plotting)
operation. Otherwise, your hair could become
caught in the machine. Wear proper clothes.
(Do not wear loose-fit clothes or accessories).
Bind a long hair.
Caution with cutters
• The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not touch
them.
• Do not shake or swing the cutter holder.

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to a power supply that satisfies the displayed Otherwise, the blade may come off.
voltage condition.
Hot parts
• Check the voltage of the wall outlet and the
• The LED UV unit is very hot. Before
capacity of the circuit breaker before you plug
performing maintenance work, wait until the
the power cords. Plug each power cord to
temperature has dropped sufficiently after the
different outlet that has independent circuit
LED UV unit has been turned off.
breaker If you plug more than one power cord
• If touching hot parts is unavoidable, be sure to
to wall outlets that share the same circuit
wear heat-insulating gloves to protect your

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breaker, the power may be cut off by the
hands.
breaker.
Power supply
• Leave the breaker turned ON. Cautions on Installation
• Do not turn off the main power switch on the
right side of this machine.
Ultraviolet (UV) light CAUTION
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A place exposed to direct
around the LED UV unit. Exposing skin and On an inclined surface
sunlight
eyes to ultraviolet light could cause
inflammation and skin cancer. Even if weak
ultraviolet light does not cause inflammation,
chronic disorders could develop due to
repeated exposure. Avoid exposing your skin
and eyes to ultraviolet light.
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of exposure to ultraviolet light include acute
disorders such as pain or excess tearing in
A place exposed to direct
response to foreign matter, and chronic A place that vibrates air flow from an air
disorders such as cataracts. When using this conditioner
machine, be sure to wear gloves, long-sleeved
clothing, a visor over your face, and the
shaded glasses that are included with the
machine.

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Notes on the LED UV unit
• When handling the glass on the bottom of the
LED UV unit, be sure to wear the included
gloves. Never touch the glass with your bare
A place where the
hands. Otherwise, the UV ink curing level may Around a place where fire
temperature or humidity
drop significantly. If the glass becomes dirty, is used
varies significantly
wipe it with clean gauze moistened with
alcohol. (Do not use alcohol for cleaning the • Use the

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exterior cover, or the paint will peel off.) machine under
• The LED UV performance and service life are the following
significantly affected by the UV irradiation and environmental
UV power supply units that are used. Only use conditions:
UV devices that are recommended by • Operating
Mimaki.Mimaki shall bear no responsibility for environment:
any trouble due to the use of UV devices other 20 to 30 °C
than those that are recommended. (68 to 86 °F)

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35 to 65 % (Rh)

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 Safety Precautions

Safety interlock
For your safety, this machine is equipped with interlocks to stop all operations if a cover is opened while the machine is
printing.
(parts circled in red in the figure below)

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 Warning labels

Warning labels
Warning labels are attached to the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels.
If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office.

Around the carriage

4
1

1
1
7

2
When the maintenance cover is open

2
8

3 3
2

6
2
5

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No. Reorder Label

1 M910931

2 M907833

3 M903330

4 M903405

5 M907935

6 M905811

7 M913419

8 M905935

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This chapter
tells you what you should know before using this machine, including the name of each
part and the installation procedures.
Moving This Machine .................................... 1-2
Where to Install This Machine ..................... 1-2
Working Environmental Temperature ......... 1-2
Moving This Machine .................................. 1-2
Names of Parts and Functions...................... 1-3
Front Side of the Machine ........................... 1-3
Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine ... 1-4
Carriage ...................................................... 1-5
Operation Panel .......................................... 1-6
Media Sensor .............................................. 1-8
Carriage ...................................................... 1-8
Cutter Blade and Cutting Slot ...................... 1-8
Capping Station ........................................... 1-8
Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers ..................... 1-8
Chapter 1
Before Use
Connecting Cables........................................ 1-9
Connecting USB 2.0 Interface Cable ...........1-9
Connecting a LAN Cable .............................1-9
Connecting the Power Cable .....................1-10
Ink Bottles ................................................... 1-11
Types of Inks You Can Use with the
Machine .....................................................1-11
Precautions on Using the Ink Bottles .........1-11
Installing the Ink Bottles .............................. 1-12
Media .......................................................... 1-17
The Size of Media That Can Be Used with
This Machine .............................................1-17
Precautions on Handling the Media ...........1-17
Menu Mode ................................................. 1-18
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Moving This Machine

1
Remove the caster blocks.

Where to Install This Machine

Secure a suitable installation space before assembling
this machine.
The place of installation must have enough space for not
only this machine itself but also for the printing operation.

Gross
Model Width Depth Height
weight
2900mm 776mm 1475mm 188kg
UCJV300-160
(114.2 in) (30.6 in) (5801 in) (414.5 lb)
2650mm 776mm 1475mm 177kg
UCJV300-130

2
(104.3ln) (30.6 in) (5801 in) (390.2lb) Move this machine as shown in the figure.
2380mm 776mm 1475mm 161kg
UCJV300-107 • This machine must be moved by at least 4
(93.7in) (30.6 in) (5801 in) (354.9lb)
people. This work shall be performed in
2090mm 776mm 1475mm 144kg accordance with the regulations of each country
UCJV300-75
(82.3in) (30.6 in) (5801 in) (317.5lb) and region.
2900mm 776mm 1475mm 183kg • Do not push the cover to move this machine
UCJV150-160
(114.2 in) (30.6 in) (5801 in) (410.1 lb) because doing so can cause the cover to crack.

500 mm (19.7 in)

minimum

)
3 in
390 m (39. imum
36 0 m 0 m min
338 50 mmm (153 100
309 0 mm (143 .5 in) 3 in
) in)
0 m (13 .7 in min m (39. imum (109.3
m ( 3.0 ) m imu 0 m min m
121 in) inim m ( 100 6m
.7 i min um 160
n) m imu (1 Mo 277
inim m (1 30M del)
um 07M odel
(75 od ) 500 mm (19.7 in)
Mo el)

3
del
) minimum Put the caster blocks back in place.

Working Environmental Temperature

Use this machine in an environment of 20 to 30°C to
ensure reliable printing.

Moving This Machine

Follow the procedure described below when you have to
move this machine to a different place within the same
floor that does not have any steps.

• If you need to move the machine to any other

places, contact your distributor or our service
office.
Moving the machine by yourself may cause failure
or damage to the machine.
Be sure to request your distributor or our service
office to move this machine.

• When moving this machine, take care not to sub-

ject it to excessive shocks.
• Be sure to lock the casters after moving this
machine.

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Names of Parts and Functions

Front Side of the Machine

Ink supply unit

The ink bottles are inserted here. ( P.1-12)

Platen
Area where media is flattened
and printed.

1
Carriage

The print head moves from side to side.

Operation panel

This panel has the operation keys

required for operating the machine and
the LCDs for displaying setting items,
etc.

After cover Waste ink tank

2
The printed media is output
along the after cover. Waste ink gathers in this tank.

Stand
Maintenance cover Supports the main body of the machine. It is
Open these covers only when you have to perform
maintenance. Normally, keep all covers closed even
when the power switch is off,
provided with casters that are used to move
this machine. 2
Clamp lever (front)

Moves the pinch rollers up and down to hold or

release the media.

Take-up device

Automatically winds up the printed roll media.

2

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Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine

Clamp lever (rear)

Interlocks with the clamp lever in

the font of this machine.

Vent filter box

Vents the ink mist

generated during printing.

Roll holder

Grabs the roll media by the ends of

its paper core to hold the media in
place. It supports 2-inch and 3-inch
paper cores.

USB connector

This is a USB 2.0 interface connector.

LAN connector

Use this connector when you use network functions.

Main power switch (INLET 1)

Turns on/off the main power for this machine. Leave

the main power turned on to prevent ink clogging.

AC inlet

Connect the power cable to the AC inlet.

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Carriage
The carriage is equipped with a print head and an LED-
UV unit for printing.

• Do not look into the light emitted from the LED-UV

unit directly with the naked eye, regardless of
whether the front cover is placed on top of it. The
1
emitted light can be extremely bright under some
printing conditions.
• Remember to wear the UV protective glasses sup-
plied with the machine.
UV light

Front cover 2

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Operation Panel
Use the operation panel to specify print settings or to operate this machine.

button Display
LOCAL
Press this button to select a function to The display shows the following
be assigned to each function button width:1340mm information:
([FUNC1], [FUNC2] and [FUNC3]). • Status of the machine
/ / • Width of the set media
buttons MENU TEST PRINT
CLEANING REMOTE
• Ink status *1
Press one of these buttons to set a • Functions assigned to [FUNC1],
function or to perform test printing. With [FUNC2] and [FUNC3] *2
each pressing of the [SEL] button, you
can change the function assigned to the
selected function button.

JOG button Status indicator lamp

Use these buttons to move the head or Indicates the machine's status (printing, an error has occurred, etc).
media during LOCAL mode or to select
a setting. Lamp state Machine state
The machine is in LOCAL mode, which means that there is no
Off
button incoming print data or error occurring on the machine.
Use this button to cancel the entered Solid light blue The machine is in REMOTE mode.
setting or to go back to the previous The machine is currently printing data.
level of the setting menu. You can also
Blinking light The machine is performing a test print or other similar
use this button to turn the power on or blue operation (that is, the machine is printing the patterns stored in
off. (Give it a long press to turn the
it).
power off.)
Solid blue There is remaining print data in the machine.
button Blinking red An error has occurred.
Solid red An error (SYSTEM HALT) has occurred.

• When the power is turned on using the [END/POWER] key, the [ENTER] key lights up blue and turns off when the
power switch is turned off. While the main power switch ( P.1-4) is on, the ink clogging prevention function is peri-
odically operated even when the power is turned off using the [END/POWER] key.
*1: Ink status
The display shows icons indicating the status (remaining ink, error, etc.) of ink bottles.
The following table describes each icon:
Icon Meaning
The ink bottle icons are arranged in the same order as the actual ink bottles are arranged in the ink supply unit. For
each ink bottle icon, the remaining ink is indicated in nine levels.
The following icons are arranged in descending order of remaining ink level:

Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel

Ink full y 1/8 y 1/4 y 3/8 y 1/2 y 5/8 y 3/4 y 7/8 Near end
consumed consumed consumed consumed consumed consumed consumed

This icon is displayed at ink end or ink near end.

Be aware that the ink is running low.

Indicates that the cartridge cannot be used due to ink end or ink error (remaining ink 0, cartridge not attached, etc.).

Indicates that ink has expired or that one month has passed since the expiration date. Please replace the ink bottle
as soon as possible. After two months from the expiration date, the ink bottle can no longer be used.

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*2: Functions assigned to [FUNC1], [FUNC2], and [FUNC3]

The following table describes the functions assigned to [FUNC1], [FUNC2], and [FUNC3], respectively:
Icon Meaning

Displays a menu for setting functions.

Displays maintenance functions such as test print, cleaning, etc.

Exits LOCAL mode and enters REMOTE mode to start printing.

Displays adjustment functions such as FEED COMP, DROP.POScorrect, etc.

Clears data.
1
Suspends printing in REMOTE mode and enters LOCAL mode.

Cuts the media.

Moves to the previous page when multiple items are displayed on a screen (for example, on the MENU screen).

Moves to the next page when multiple items are displayed on a screen (for example, on the MENU screen).

Used for confirmation of a displayed message (for example, a warning message).

Used to turn off or disable a function.

2
Indicates that some setting or function has been assigned here. Use the assigned setting or function by
following the instructions provided for it.

Enables or disables the operation specified for the selected items (applicable when multiple items are selected,

2
for example, when multiple heads are selected for cleaning).

Sets cutting conditions.

Confirms or sets cutting-related functions, including test cutting.

2
Sets the pressure of the pinch rollers.

• The color of the icons changes according to the state of the printer.
When the icon is green: The machine is in REMOTE mode.
When the icon is dark blue: The machine is in LOCAL mode.
When the icon is yellow: A warning has been issued.
When the icon is red: An error has occurred.

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Media Sensor Cutter Blade and Cutting Slot

The media sensor detects the presence of the media and The cutter unit is equipped with a cutter blade for cutting
the media length. the media.
This machine has one media sensor on the platen (in the The cutter cuts off the sheet of media along the cutting
rear). slot on the platen.

Media sensor

• When setting media, be sure to cover the media Cutter

sensor located on the rear of the platen. The
media cannot be detected unless it is placed over Cutting slot
the sensor.

Capping Station
Carriage The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for
The carriage consists of the printer unit and the cutter cleaning the heads, etc.
unit. The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the ink heads from
drying up.
The wiper cleans the nozzles in the heads.
The wiper is a consumable. If the wiper becomes
deformed or the media gets stained, replace the wiper
with a new one.

• Remember to wear the protective safety glasses

supplied with the machine when cleaning the
inside of the capping station. This precaution is
necessary to prevent ink from getting in your eyes.

Printer unit

Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers

The pinch rollers and grit rollers hold the media in place.

• Keep the pinch rollers lifted up when this machine

Printer unit is not in use. Leaving the pinch rollers lowered for
an extended period of time can cause them to
become deformed and thus unable to securely
hold the media in place.
Cutter unit

Cutter unit

Grit roller Pinch roller

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Connecting Cables  Removing the USB stick

If a USB stick is inserted to the computer to which a
UCJV300Series/150Series machine is connected, select
Connecting USB 2.0 Interface Cable "Safely Remove Hardware" and then "Stop" to remove the
USB stick.
USB cable Failure to observe this causes [ERROR 10 COMMAND
ERROR].

Connecting a LAN Cable

When connecting a LAN cable, observe the following
Connect your computer and this machine with the USB precautions:
2.0 interface cable.
• Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into place.

• Your RIP must be compatible with the USB 2.0
interface.
• If your computer does not have a USB 2.0 inter-
face, contact a RIP manufacturer near your loca-
tion or our office for assistance.
Notes on the USB 2.0 interface
• Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.
 When connecting more than one
UCJV300Series/150Series machine to your
computer
When more than one UCJV300Series/150Series machine
is connected to your computer, the computer might not be
able to properly recognize the connected machines.
If your computer has more than one USB port, try
connecting the machine that your computer previously
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• Do not remove and then reinsert the LAN cable
during data transfer.
Printing data via a network
If you are printing data via a network, you must configure
a network in an environment described below.
Configuring a network in an inappropriate environment
can cause printing to stop prematurely.
・Use a category 6 or higher LAN cable.
・Use a computer and a switching hub that support
1000BASE-T.
• The computer to which to send printed data and
the printer must use the same network.
• Connection via a router is not supported.

 Connecting the computer directly to the

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failed to recognize to another USB port to see if your printer
computer can then recognize the machine. If your
computer still fails to recognize the machine, use a
commercially available USB 2.0 repeater cable.

 Peripheral devices that run in USB high-speed

mode 2
If you use a UCJV300Series/150Series machine with
peripheral devices that run in USB high-speed mode
(USB stick, USB-HDD, etc.), your computer might not be
able to recognize the USB devices.
Also, when connecting the UCJV300 series or UCJV150

2
series to the computer which is connected to the external
USB hard disk drive and so on, the data output speed to
the UCJV300 series or UCJV150 series may decrease.
This may cause the print head to stop at the right edge or
left edge while printing.

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 Connecting the computer to the printers via a Connecting the Power Cable
switching hub

1
Insert the power cable into the inlet on the
machine.

Inlet

Power cable

Switching hub

Cable band

2
Secure a cable band.
• Secure the cable with the cable band attached to
this machine.
If the computer or device connected to the printer uses a
network other than 1000BASE-T, printing is not possible.
3
Insert the power plug into a plug socket.
After connecting the computer or device with the printer,
Power plug
check the following:

(1) Check the information displayed on the screen on

the printer.
• From the local screen or media detection screen, press
the [Enter] key several times until the information screen
appears.
• Confirm that "1000Mbps" is displayed as the LAN status. Socket
• If [100Mbps], [10Mbps], or [Not connected] is dis-
• Use only the power cable supplied with the
played as the LAN status, you cannot print data
machine.
via a LAN.
• If [100Mbps] or [10Mbps] is displayed as the LAN
status, event messages will be available • Be sure to connect the power cable to the outlet
( Chapter 3 Setting of Event Mail Function). near this machine, and make sure that the power
cable can be easily removed.
INFORMATION • Connect the power cable to the grounded outlet.
Failure to observe this could lead to electric
LAN Status 1000Mbps shocks or fire.

(2) Check the LAN connector's green lamp.

• After the main unit starts up, the LAN connector's lamp
can indicate one of the following states:

Color State State

Solid Connected via 1000BASE-T
Green Connected via a network other
Off
than 1000BASE-T
Solid Link-up
Yellow Blinking Data reception in progress
Off Link-down
• When only the yellow lamp is solidly lit or blinking,
the network is not running at 1000 Mbps. Check
the specifications of the computer, devices, and
cables.

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Ink Bottles Precautions on Using the Ink Bottles

Insert each ink bottle into the ink supply unit for use.
You will find eight (or four in the case of UCJV150 Series) • If you get ink in your eyes, immediately and thor-
ink bottles on the left of the machine. oughly flush your eyes with plenty of running water
for at least 15 minutes, with eyelids held open.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Types of Inks You Can Use with the • Use genuine ink bottles for this machine. This
Machine machine functions by recognizing the genuine ink
bottles. Our limited warranty does not cover dam-
age resulting from modification of ink bottles or
other parts of the machine.
• Store the ink bottles in a location no more than 1 m
from the floor surface. If the ink bottles are
dropped from a height of more than 1 m onto a
floor surface, the impact of the fall can cause the
caps on the ink bottles to come off, causing the ink
inside to spill out.
• If the ink bottles are moved from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it in the room temperature for
1
three hours or more before using it.
• Store the ink bottles in a cold and dark place.
• Keep the ink bottles out of reach of children.
Ink type Color • The ink contains an ingredient that is toxic to
Magenta aquatic organisms (photopolymerization initiator).
Take all measures necessary to prevent it from
Cyan leaking into natural water sources and sewage
Yellow systems.
• Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using
Black
UV ink the ink bottles.
White (UCJV300Series only) • Ask an industrial waste disposal company to dis-
Clear (UCJV300Series only) pose of waste ink bottles.
Light cyan (UCJV300Series only) • Do not shake the ink bottles violently. Shaking the
ink bottles violently can cause ink to leak out of the
Light magenta (UCJV300Series only)

Cleaning liquid bottle *1
*1. Used for head cleaning.
Colors are indicated as follows on the display:
Display Color
M Magenta
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bottles.
• Never refill the ink bottles with ink. Doing so may
result in a failure. MIMAKI will not bear any
responsibility for any damage caused by using ink
bottles that have been refilled with ink.
• Do not touch or stain the part where the IC chip
comes into contact with the printed circuit board.
Display Color
Doing so can cause damage to the printed circuit
W White board.

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C Cyan CL Clear • The ink bottles can get dented in the middle, as
shown in the figure to the right, even when they
Y Yellow Lc Light cyan
are inserted into the machine. This, however, does
K Black Lm Light magenta not affect the performance of this machine.

Notes on installing the ink bottles

Observe the following precautions when installing the ink
bottles:

• Check the ink slot number and insert an ink bottle

2
of the correct color into the ink supply unit.
• Insert each ink bottle all the way into the slot. Do
not use excessive force when inserting or pulling
out ink bottles.
• Insert an IC chip into the slot on the ink supply

2
unit.

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Installing the Ink Bot- • If, after removing the cap from the bottle, you find
that the bottle opening has a seal attached to it,
tles use a cutter to open the seal. Cut the seal as
shown in the figure below so that the seal is
divided into eight parts, and then bend the cut seal
toward the inside of the bottle.

1
Take out an ink bottle and gently shake it
from side to side at least 20 times.
• While wearing gloves, hold the cap of the ink
• Make sure that the cut seal is bent securely toward
the inside of the bottle. If the cut seal is not bent
securely, an ink supply shortage can occur.
•

bottle tightly with a paper towel or a similar object,

and then gently shake the bottle from side to side
at least 20 times to let the ink flow inside the
bottle.

• Confirm that the cap is firmly closed, and then

gently shake the bottle.
Cut the seal as shown in the figure to
• Remember to shake the bottle gently. Shaking the
the left so that the seal is divided into
bottle violently can cause the ink to leak out.
eight parts, and then bend the cut
• When the remaining ink is low, tilt the ink bottle all
seal toward the inside of the bottle.
the way to the right and left until the bottle is in the
upright position to ensure that the ink inside the
bottle is thoroughly mixed.

3
Screw the special cap onto the ink bottle.
Hold the cap of the ink bottle tightly with a paper
towel, and gently shake the ink bottle. (1) Screw the special cap onto the bottle.

Cap B

Repeat

Special cap

2
Remove the cap from the bottle.

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(2) Tighten the special cap securely onto the

4
Insert the ink bottle into the tank.
bottle by using the tightening jig.
• Slide the lever on the tank all the way to the right,
and then insert the ink bottle into the tank.

Tightening jig
• Never turn the ink bottle after inserting it into the
tank, Doing so can cause ink to leak out.

1
Lever

5
Slide the lever on the tank from right to
left.

Turn the tightening jig

until  on the tightening
jig is aligned with the
arrow mark on the
special cap.
2
• Turn the tightening jig until the arrow mark on the
tightening jig is aligned with the arrow mark on the
special cap.

2
• Do not close the special cap too tightly. Doing so
can cause damage.

(3) Turn the bottle upside down to confirm that

6
Insert an IC chip into the slot.
no ink leaks out.
• Insert an IC chip into the slot, with the metal part
facing upward. Incorrectly inserting the IC chip
can lead to failure or cause the IC chip to break.
• Do not touch the metal part of the IC chip. Doing
so can cause damage to the IC chip due to static
electricity or lead to reading failure due to stains
or scratches.
2
• For details about how to install the ink bottles, see
P.7-7「Ink bottle installation order」.

• Do not leave ink bottles with the special cap

attached in a place exposed to light for a pro-
longed period of time. Doing so can cause the ink
2
inside to harden.

IC chip

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IC chip
• The IC chip contains information
regarding the color, remaining
level, and expiration date of the
ink.
When installing an ink bottle,
insert the IC chip that comes
with the ink bottle into the IC
chip slot on the ink cover.
Replacing the ink bottles
IC chip
• Remember to wear protective glasses.
When [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] shows up on the
display, follow the steps described below.
 When [INK END] is displayed

1
• Inserting a wrong IC chip (that Slide the lever on the tank all the way to
is, an IC chip other than the one Marking is the right.
that comes with the ink bottle) provided here.
into the slot can cause poor
image quality or other problems. • Do not turn the ink bottle.
• The IC chip has a marking applied to it to provide Doing so can cause ink to leak out.
color information.

Ink color and the corresponding marking

Ink color Marking
Black (One black circle)
Cyan (One blue circle)
Magenta (One red circle)
Yellow (One yellow circle)
White (One white circle)
Clear (Two white circle)
Light cyan (Two blue circles)
Light magenta (Two red circles)

2
Lift the ink bottle straight up.

• After removing the ink bottle from the tank, confirm

that the light-blocking cover is closed.
If the lid is open, close it by hand. Leaving the
light-blocking cover open causes the ink to
harden.
• Be careful not to spill any ink from the bottle.

Light-blocking
cover

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If the light-blocking cover comes off

3
Wipe off the ink with the wiper filter.
If the light-blocking cover comes off, the inside of the tank
is exposed to light, which causes the ink to harden.
If the light-blocking cover comes off, attach it to the tank
as follows:

1
Insert one of the lugs on the light-blocking
cover into one of the receiving holes on
the tank.
Wiper filter

4
Wipe off the ink attached to the cap.
• Hold the bottle with the cap facing upward and
wipe off the ink attached to the cap with a paper
towel or a similar object.
1

2
While pressing the light-blocking cover
against the receiving hole into which you
have just inserted the lug, insert the other
lug into the remaining hole on the tank.

5 2
Remove the cap from the used ink bottle.
• If you have difficulty removing the cap, use the
tightening jig to remove the cap.

6
Install a new ink bottle by referring to P.1-
12"Installing the Ink Bottles".

2
• Do not leave ink bottles with the special cap
attached in a place exposed to light for a pro-
longed period of time. Doing so can cause the ink
inside to harden.

 When [INK NEAR END] is displayed

The remaining ink level is low. Although you can continue

2
printing, the machine may run out of ink while printing. We
therefore recommend that you replace the ink bottle as
soon as possible.
If you press the key in LOCAL mode, you can
view a local guidance that provides information regarding
the bottle that requires replacement. ( P.3-27)
You can also check the ink bottle lamp to find the bottle to
replace.( P.1-16)

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Expiration date of the ink

The ink bottle has an expiration date.
Although you can continue using the ink bottle until two
months after the expiration date specified on the ink
bottle, when three months elapses from the expiration
date, the ink bottle becomes unusable.
A warning message appears when an ink bottle becomes
unusable. When this message appears, replace the
applicable ink bottle.

Example: If April 2018 is specified as the expiration date:

May: Usable
June: Usable (solid yellow LED)
July: Unusable (blinking red LED)

Ink end and ink near end

A warning message appears at ink near end (when the
remaining ink level is low). When this message appears,
we recommend that you replace the applicable ink bottle
as soon as possible.
A warning message appears at ink end (when the ink is
empty). When this message appears, replace the
applicable ink bottle.

Ink bottle lamps

The lamps located above the ink bottles tell you the status
of the installed ink bottles.
Ink bottle lamps

Lamp status Description

Solid blue Normal (ink is being supplied)
Off Normal
Solid yellow One of the following errors has occurred:
or blinking • Ink near end
yellow • One month past the expiration date
Blinking red Two months past the expiration date
One of the following errors has occurred:
• Ink end
Solid red
• No ink IC chip inserted
• Other ink errors ( P.6-6)

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Media
This section describes the size of media that can be used with this machine and how to handle it.

The Size of Media That Can Be Used with This Machine

Model UCJV300/150-160 UCJV300-130 UCJV300-107 UCJV300-75

Label stock (paper-based) / PVC sheet (including laminated sheet, 0.25 mm thick maximum) /
Type of recommended media
reflective sheet (excluding high-luminance reflective sheet) / heat transfer rubber sheet
Maximum width 1620mm (63.8in) 1371mm (54.0in) 1100mm (43.3in) 810mm (31.9in)
Minimum width 210mm (8.3in)
Maximum print width 1610mm (63.4in) *1 1361mm (53.6in)*1 1090mm (42.9in)*1 800mm (31.5in)*1
Thickness 1.0 mm (0.04in) maximum

1
Paper media: Φ250mm (9.8in) maximum
Roll outside diameter
Other media: Φ210mm (8.3in) maximum
Roll media

Roll weight 40 kg (88.2lb) maximum

Roll inside diameter 2 or 3 inches
The side to be printed Inside/outside
Roll end treatment The roll end is gently fixed to the core with weak-adhesive tape or weak glue for easy removal.
*1. When the MARGIN(RIGHT/LEFT) setting has been set to the minimum (-10 mm).

Precautions on Handling the Media

Observe the following precautions for handling the media:

• Use the recommended media.

2
Use the media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, high-quality printing.
• Note that the media can shrink or stretch.
Do not use media immediately after unpacking. The media can shrink or stretch due to room temperature and humidity.
After unpacking the media, leave it in the place where the media is to be used for at least 30 minutes before installing it in
the machine.
• Do not use curled media.
Using curled media can cause paper jamming. When rolling regular-sized coated media for storage, make sure that the
coated side is facing outward.
• Dust may be accumulated on the edge of the media.

2
Depending on the roll you are using, the dust inside the package may be gathered on the edge surface of the roll. Using
dusty media can cause nozzle missing or ink drops that can lead to degraded printing quality. Remember to remove the
dust on the edge surface of the roll before installing it on the machine.

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Menu Mode
This machine has four modes. Each menu mode is described below.

NOT-READY mode

The machine is in this mode before the detection of the media.

LOCAL mode

In this mode, the machine is getting ready for printing.

All the keys are effective.
Although the machine can receive data from the computer, it does not perform printing yet.

Screen display during LOCAL mode

LO C A L

The detected media width is

width:1340mm displayed.
PRE PRINT

The detected ink levels

(approximate) are displayed.
Function buttons TEST PRINT
MENU CLEANING REMOTE
The functions assigned to
[FUNC1], [FUNC2], and
[FUNC3] are displayed.

[SEL] key [FUNC1], [FUNC2], and [FUNC3]

You can change functions by pressing the [SEL] button.

During LOCAL mode, you can perform the following operations:

• Press the JOG keys to set a print origin and a print width.
• You can check the remaining ink levels, cartridge error details, model name, firmware version, and so on
by pressing the [Enter] key.

MENU mode

The MENU mode is activated if you press the [FUNC1] button during LOCAL mode. During MENU mode, you can set
various functions.

REMOTE mode

In this mode, the machine prints the received data.

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This chapter
describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing.
Printing Procedure ........................................ 2-2
Turning the Power On/Off ............................. 2-3
Turning the Power On ................................. 2-3
Turning the Power Off ................................. 2-3
Setting Media ................................................ 2-4
Adjusting the Head Height .......................... 2-4
Adjusting the Positions of the Pinch Rollers to
Suit the Media ............................................. 2-5
Maximum Print/Cut Area ........................... 2-10
Precautions on Setting the Media ............. 2-10
Setting a Roll Media .................................. 2-11
Setting the Pinch Roller Pressure ............. 2-13
Take-up Device ......................................... 2-14
Setting Leaf Media .................................... 2-15
Changing the printing origin ...................... 2-16
Test Printing ................................................ 2-17
Test Printing .............................................. 2-17
Perform test printing with the normal test
pattern ....................................................... 2-18
Perform test printing with the test pattern for
checking white ink ..................................... 2-18
Head Cleaning ............................................ 2-19
About Head Cleaning ................................ 2-19
Perform head cleaning depending on the test
printing result ............................................. 2-19
Chapter 2
Basic Operations
Setting Media Correction .............................2-19
Setting of Media Correction .......................2-19
If the Positions of Dots Shift... .....................2-20
Printing Data ...............................................2-20
Starting a Printing Operation .....................2-20
Cancel printing (Data Clear) ......................2-21
Cutting Media ..............................................2-21
Workflow of cutting ......................................2-22
Installing Tools ............................................2-23
When a Cutter Is Used ..............................2-23
How to Install a Ballpoint Pen ....................2-24
Setting the Cutting Conditions .....................2-26
About the Cut Conditions ...........................2-26
Select the Tool Condition ...........................2-27
Set the Cut Conditions ...............................2-27
Test Cutting .................................................2-28
Cutting Data ................................................2-29
Setting the Origin .......................................2-29
Start Cutting ...............................................2-29
Stopping a Cutting Operation
(Data Clear) ...............................................2-29
Removing the Cutter Unit Temporarily ......2-29
Cutting Media ..............................................2-30
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Printing Procedure

Turning the Power On/Off See "Turning the Power On/Off" ( P.2-3).

Setting Media See "Setting Media" ( P.2-4).

Test Printing See "Test Printing" ( P.2-17).

Head Cleaning See "Head Cleaning" ( P.2-19).

Printing Data See "Printing Data" ( P.2-20).

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Turning the Power On/

1
Turn off the computer connected with the
machine.
Off
2
Hold down the button to turn
the power off.
Turning the Power On
• Do not turn off the main power switch on the side
This machine has two power switches. of the machine.
Main power switch: • The next time you use this machine, just press the
This switch is located on the side of the machine. This [END/POWER] button.
switch must always be on.
[END/POWER] button:
Normally, use this button to turn the power on or off. As
long as the main power switch is on, the machine
periodically turns on to activate the function that
prevents ink sedimentation, even when the [END/
POWER] button is turned off.

1
Turn the main power switch on.
[END/POWER]
• Press the main power switch located on the side button
of the machine to the "I" position.

Main power Precautions on turning the power off

2
switch

 Do not turn the main power switch off.

As long as the main power switch is on, the machine
periodically turns on to activate the function that
[END/POWER] prevents ink sedimentation.
button When the main power switch is off, this function does
not work, which can cause nozzle clogging.

2
 Keep the front cover and the maintenance
• The firmware version is displayed when the power cover closed.
is turned on, and the initial operation begins.
When these covers are open, the function that
prevents ink sedimentation does not work.
2
Press the button to turn the
power on.  Check the position of the head, and then turn
• The machine enters LOCAL mode.
the power off.
If you turn the power off without the head returned to

3 2
Turn on the computer connected with the
machine.
• Close the front cover and the maintenance cover
before turning the power on.
• Leaving the machine with the main power switch
turned off for a prolonged period of time can cause
the capping station, the ink head dries up, causing the
nozzles to become clogged.
Thus, if you have turned the power off without the
head returned to the capping station, turn the power
on again, confirm that the head has returned to the
capping station, and then turn the power off.
 Do not turn the power off during printing or
cutting.

2
the head nozzles to clog.
If you do so, the head might not return to the capping
station.
 Press the [END/POWER] button to turn off the
Turning the Power Off power, and then turn the main power switch
off.
After using the printer, press the [END/POWER] key to
turn off the power. If you have to turn the main power switch off to move

Before turning the power off, confirm the following:
• If the machine is receiving data from the computer or if
there is any data that has not been output yet
• If the head has returned to the capping station
• If any error has occurred ( P.6-7Error messages)
2
the machine or to resolve an error that has occurred
on the machine, first hold down the [END/POWER]
button on the front of the machine, confirm that the
display on the operation panel has turned off, and then
turn the main power switch off.

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Setting Media
2
Adjust the height-adjusting lever to suit
the media.
You can use roll media and leaf media with this machine.
• Adjust the position of the lever by referring to
For details about the media you can use with the "Adjusting lever and range".
machine, see P.1-17 "「The Size of Media That Can Be • Be sure to set the height adjustment lever so that
Used with This Machine」". the desired height display is at the top. If the lever
is in the middle, a printing error will occur.
• When you set roll media on the machine, be care-
ful not to drop the media on your feet or other part
of the body. The media is heavy and can cause It becomes the height
bodily injury. of this display position.
• At least two people must work together to set roll
media on the machine, Working alone can cause
injury to the back due to the weight of the roll
media.
• Adjust the head height before setting the media on
the machine. Adjusting the head height after set-
ting the media on the machine may result in jam-
ming, deterioration of the print quality or head Height-adjusting lever
damage.

Adjusting the Head Height

3
Adjust the head height to suit the thickness of the media Return the carriage to the station.
you are using.
• The range of the initial head height can be adjusted by
3 levels according to the purpose of use.
• The printing height varies from L range (2 mm) to H
range (3 mm). (The print height is set to L range (2
mm) at shipment.)

1
Move the carriage to the platen.
• Execute [ST.MAINTENANCE - CARRIAGE OUT]
(maintenance function) ( P.5-6, steps 1 and
2).
Adjusting lever and range

Range Head height

2mm
L range
(Factory default position)
M range 2.5mm
H range 3mm

Carriage

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Adjusting the Positions of the Pinch Rollers to Suit the Media

Adjust the positions of the pinch rollers to suit the width of the media to be set.
This machine feeds the media with the pinch rollers and grit rollers for printing and cutting. The pinch rollers should be
located above the grit rollers.

• When you set the media, make sure that the pinch rollers lying outside the media do not lie on top of the grit rollers below
them.
Displace the pinch rollers lying outside the media slightly from their normal positions, as shown in illustration "X" under
"How to adjust the pinch roller". Operating the machine with the media not gripped between the pinch rollers and the grit
rollers could wear the pinch roller out.

2
Pinch roller

Grit roller

2
How to adjust the pinch roller
Move the pinch roller unit to adjust the position of the pinch roller.
Use the pinch roller guide mark for positioning.

To adjust the pinch roller

Pinch roller guide mark
from the front side:

2
Pinch roller unit (top view)
Adjust the pinch roller so that the triangle mark comes between the pinch roller guide
marks.

To adjust the pinch roller

from the rear side: 2

Pinch roller unit (rear side) 2

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Media size and grit rollers (UCJV300/150-160)

The grit rollers to be used vary depending on the size of the media.

• To feed the media smoothly, select the appropriate grid roller positions so that the media can be held at equally spaced
intervals.
• When the grid rollers to be used are determined, adjust the pinch roller unit by referring to “P.2-5「How to adjust the pinch
roller」".
• You can use any number of pinch roller units from 2 to 7.
• The pinch rollers at the left and right ends of the media must be located within 10 cm and 2 cm of the ends of the media,
respectively. If they are positioned further from the ends of the media, some part of the media remains uncut.

The right end of the media

Determine the grid rollers to be used according to the should come within this
size of the media. range.

GR11 GR10 GR9 GR8 GR7 GR6 GR5 GR4 GR2

GR3 GR1

1577 ~ 1620mm
1446 ~ 1514mm
1212 ~ 1272mm
1032 ~ 1092mm
732 ~ 792mm
576 ~ 644mm
364 ~ 424mm
241 ~ 301mm

1501 ~ 1561mm
1370 ~ 1438mm
1136 ~ 1196mm
956 ~ 1016mm
656 ~ 716mm
500 ~ 568mm
288 ~ 348mm
165 ~ 225mm

1413 ~ 1473mm
1284 ~ 1350mm
1048 ~ 1108mm
868 ~ 928mm
568 ~ 628mm
414 ~ 480mm
200 ~ 260mm
85 ~ 137mm GR: Grit roller

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Media size and grit rollers (UCJV300-130)

The grit rollers to be used vary depending on the size of the media.

• To feed the media smoothly, select the appropriate grid roller positions so that the media can be held at equally spaced
intervals.
• When the grid rollers to be used are determined, adjust the pinch roller unit by referring to “P.2-5「How to adjust the pinch
roller」".
• You can use any number of pinch roller units from 2 to 6.
• The pinch rollers at the left and right ends of the media must be located within 10 cm and 2 cm of the ends of the media,
respectively. If they are positioned further from the ends of the media, some part of the media remains uncut.

Determine the grid rollers to be used according to The right end of the media should
the size of the media. come within this range.

GR10 GR9 GR8 GR7 GR6 GR5 GR4 GR2

GR3 GR1

1328 ~ 1371mm
2
1212 ~ 1272mm
1032 ~ 1092mm
732 ~ 792mm
576 ~ 644mm

362 ~ 422mm
2
241 ~ 301mm

1252 ~ 1312mm
1136 ~ 1196mm
956 ~ 1016mm
656 ~ 716mm
2
500 ~ 568mm

286 ~ 346mm

2
165 ~ 225mm

1164 ~ 1224mm
1048 ~ 1108mm
868 ~ 928mm
568 ~ 628mm

2
414 ~ 480mm

198 ~ 258mm
85 ~ 137mm GR: Grit roller

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Media size and grit rollers (UCJV300-107)

The grit rollers to be used vary depending on the size of the media.

• To feed the media smoothly, select the appropriate grid roller positions so that the media can be held at equally spaced
intervals.
• When the grid rollers to be used are determined, adjust the pinch roller unit by referring to “P.2-5「How to adjust the pinch
roller」".
• You can use any number of pinch roller units from 2 to 5.
• The pinch rollers at the left and right ends of the media must be located within 10 cm and 2 cm of the ends of the media,
respectively. If they are positioned further from the ends of the media, some part of the media remains uncut.

Determine the grid rollers to be used The right end of the media should come
according to the size of the media. within this range.

GR9 GR8 GR7 GR6 GR5 GR4 GR2

GR3 GR1

1043 ~ 1100mm
900 ~ 960mm
732 ~ 792mm
576 ~ 644mm

362 ~ 422mm

241 ~ 301mm

967 ~ 1027mm
824 ~ 884mm
656 ~ 716mm
500~ ~568mm
500 568mm

288 ~ 348mm

165 ~ 225mm

879 ~ 939mm
736 ~ 796mm
568 ~ 628mm
414
414~ ~480mm
480mm

200 ~ 260mm

85 ~ 137mm
GR: Grit roller

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Media size and grit rollers (UCJV300-75)

The grit rollers to be used vary depending on the size of the media.

• To feed the media smoothly, select the appropriate grid roller positions so that the media can be held at equally spaced
intervals.
• When the grid rollers to be used are determined, adjust the pinch roller unit by referring to “P.2-5「How to adjust the pinch
roller」".
• You can use any number of pinch roller units from 2 to 4.
• The pinch rollers at the left and right ends of the media must be located within 10 cm and 2 cm of the ends of the media,
respectively. If they are positioned further from the ends of the media, some part of the media remains uncut.

Determine the grid rollers

The right end of the media should come
to be used according to
within this range.
the size of the media.

GR8 GR6 GR5 GR4 GR2

GR7 GR3 GR1

777 ~ 810mm
2
962 ~ 752mm
578~ 638mm

364 ~ 424mm

691 ~ 751mm
241 ~ 301mm
2
616 ~ 676mm
502 ~ 582mm

288 ~ 348mm

603 ~ 663mm
165 ~ 225mm
2
528 ~ 588mm
414 ~ 474mm

200 ~ 260mm

86 ~ 137mm
GR: Grit roller 2

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Maximum Print/Cut Area

The maximum printable area or cut area varies, depending on the position of the media width ( P.2-6) and the origin
position ( P.2-16).
The area other than that is the dead space that cannot be printed/cut.

UCJV300/150-160 UCJV300-130 UCJV300-107 UCJV300-75

Maximum printing/cut width 1610mm (63.4in) 1361mm (53.6in) 1090mm (41.7in) 800mm (31.5in)

Precautions on Setting the Media

Setting position of the media

Set the media such that the right end of the media lies within the area shown in the following figure:

Set the media such that the right end of the media lies within the
area indicated by the arrows (within the first three grit rollers
from the right end on the front of the machine).

The end of the media should not lie beyond the slit line on the platen.

Slit line

Media

Media press

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3
Tighten the roll holder fixing screw on the
Setting a Roll Media
left side.
Attach a roll media to the roll media hanger located on the
• Recheck steps 1 and 2.
back of the machine.

4
• Be careful not to drop the media on your feet or Push the core of the roll media into the left
other part of your body while attaching it to the roll side of the roll holder.
media hanger. The media is heavy and can cause
• Push the roll media all the way into the roll holder
bodily injury.
until it is held steady.

1
Confirm that the clamp lever is lowered.

5
Loosen the screw at the right side of the
roll holder and insert the holder into the
core of the roll media.

2
Move the left roll holder to the roll setting

2
position.
• Loosen the roll holder fixing screw and move the
roll holder.
• Check the size of the media and where to set the
media by referring to the section applicable to
your machine (P.2-6).

The reference position of the roll holder

6
Pull up the clamp lever located on the back

2
must come between the pinch roller
guide marks. of the machine.

7
This is where the end of the set media
should be when the media has a 3-inch core.
This is where the end of the set
media should be when the media
2
Insert the roll media into the machine.
• Slightly tilt the media so that it can be smoothly
inserted into the machine without catching on
anything.

2
has a 2-inch core.
(1) Pull the media all the way out to the front end
of the platen.
(2) Insert the media between the platen and the
pinch rollers.
• Pull the media out of the roll so that the
media can be grasped from the front of the
machine.
(3) Push down the clamp lever located on the

2
back of the machine.
Roll holder side (the back of the machine) • This holds the media in place.

• Set up the pinch roller unit such that the media is

held in place by equally-spaced pinch rollers. If the
pinch rollers holding the media in place are not
equally spaced, start over from step 1.
• Provide a dead space of at least 5 mm at both
ends of the media.

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8
Pull out the roll media. • When installing the media, make sure that the
right edge of the media is placed on the left side
(1) Open the front cover.
with respect to the slit line on the platen. Placing
(2) Pull up the clamp lever from the front of the the media rightward of the slit line will make it rise
machine. up if it moves obliquely, and this could cause dam-
(3) Gently pull out the roll media until you feel age to the head.
slight resistance. • If a media is misaligned to the right of the standard
position, an error message “MEDIA SET POSI-
TION R” is displayed after detecting the media.
Set the media again.

Slit line

Media

Media
press

9
Confirm that the roll media is evenly pulled
11
Set an empty core of the roll media on the
out, and then lower the clamp lever.
take-up device.
• Pulling several positions of the media lightly,
lower the clamp lever after confirming that the
amount of the roll media pulled out is almost
even.

Take-up
device
Core

12
Press and then select "ROLL".
• The media width is detected.
• When [MEDIA DETECT] (one of the machine
settings) is set to "MANUAL" ( P.3-15), media
width will not be automatically detected. Enter the

10
Hold the media with the media press media width by referring to P.2-13 "Setting the
gently. manual media width".

• When using thick media, remove the media press

13
When the media width detection is
from the media before printing.
complete, use to enter the
• You do not have to use the media press to cut the
media.
number of the pinch rollers you are using.
• When the pinch roller number in "MEDIA
DETECT" of the machine setup is set to OFF
( P.3-15), the screen to enter the number of
pinch rollers is not displayed. Proceed to the Step
16.

14
Press the key.
Media press
• When [MEDIA RESIDUAL] (one of the machine
settings) is set to "ON” ( P.3-15), you can
display the remaining media entry screen by
pressing the [Enter] key. ( P.2-13)

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15 4
Fix the media to the take-up device. Press .
(1) By pressing [], feed the media until it
reaches the core of the take-up device.

5
(2) Fix the middle of the media with adhesive Press to finish.
tape.
(3) In the same manner, fix the left side and right
side of the media. Entering the media remaining amount
• Make sure that the there is no slack or
wrinkle on the media in such condition that When [MEDIA REMAIN] of the machine setting is set
the roll media is pulled to right and left evenly, to “ON” ( P.3-15), the screen for entering the media
and stick the tape. length is displayed after detecting the media width.
(4) Press the [ENTER] key

1
The input media length screen is
displayed.

INPUT MEDIA LENGTH

LENGTH 50.0m

PRINT

2
Press to enter the media

2
remaining amount.

3
Press the key.
Setting the Pinch Roller Pressure
After setting the media in place, set the pressure to be Setting the manual media width
applied to the pinch rollers that retain the media.
Setting an inappropriate pressure for the pinch rollers can When [MEDIA DETECT] of the machine setup is
cause not only the media to become skewed during
printing or cutting but also the pinch rollers to leave traces
on the media.
"MANUAL" ( P.3-15), set the media width with the
following method. 2
The set pressure must be appropriate to the media set on
1
The right edge position screen is
the machine. displayed.
You can set the following items in pinch roller pressure
settings:
RIGHT EDGE POSITION

2
Item Setting Description
0．0 ＊＊＊．＊
Set the number of the pinch
NUMBER rollers you are using.
FOR USE 1～7 This number differs depending PRINT

on the model you are using. /35°

30°
LOW/ MID/ Set the pinch roller pressure for

2
PRINT
HIGH printing.
Press to enter the right edge
Set the pressure of the edge
position of the media.

2
LOW/ MID/ pinch rollers (left and right
CUT: ENDS

3
HIGH edges) used when cutting the Press the key.
media. • Next, the screen to enter the left edge position of
Set the pressure of the pinch the media is displayed.
OFF/ LOW/ rollers except for the edge pinch
CUT: INNER
MID/ HIGH rollers used when cutting the
media. LEFT EDGE POSITION
CHANGE Switch between the setting for 0．0 ＊＊＊．＊
PRINT/ CUT
EXECUTION printing and cutting.

1
Press
press the
twice in LOCAL, and then
(PR) key
PRINT

2
4
Press to enter the left edge

2
Press to select a setting item, position of the media.
and then press the key.

5
Press the key.

3
Press to select a setting.

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Setting the torque limiter

• Be careful not to set the position beyond the media
range, as doing so may cause printing or cutting The take-up device is provided with a torque limiter. The
outside the media. take-up torque can be adjusted with the torque limiter.
(The torque limiter is set to "media" at delivery.)
About the media residual print If the tension is too strong to use thin media, lower the
take-up torque.
When [MEDIA RESIDUAL] of the maintenance function is Clockwise turn: Increases torque (For a heavy
"ON" ( P.3-15), you can print the current date and and thicker media such as
media remaining amount. tarpaulin or the like)
Counterclockwise turn: Decreases torque (For light
media)
1
In LOCAL mode, press .
• The machine enters the origin setting mode. Adjustment nut

2
Press the key.
• Appear the confirmation screen of media
remaining print.

3
Press the key.
• Media residual print starts. Scale of the torque

Take-up Device
With the switch of the narrow take-up device, select the
take-up direction of the media or others.

50% of the maximum 100% of the maximum

torque torque

When not using taking-up device

• When performing printing or cutting of 700 mm or

more without using the taking-up device, evacuate
Direction selector switch ON/OFF button the taking-up device to right and left. The quality of
the print and cut may become low because of the
impact when the front end of the media touches
The take-up device winds the the taking-up device.
UP
media with the printed side
(REVERSE)
Direction selector facing in.
switch The take-up device winds the
DOWN
media with the printed side
(FORWARD)
facing out.
This button enables or
disables take-up operation. (If
you press this button and
ON/OFF button
enable take-up operation, the
operation continues until you
press the button again.) *1
*1. You can also change the setting so that the taking-up operation only
lasts while the ON/OFF button is being pressed. For details, refer to
"Setting of Take-up Unit" ( P.3-14).

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4
Push down the clamp lever.
Setting Leaf Media
• Set the media straight.
Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained
with the roll holders.

1
Raise the clamp lever.

• The media must lie on the black part of the "after

cover", with at least 40 mm of the media lying off
the edge of the black part. If it is shorter than that,
Clamp lever it may not be able to perform the media detection.

2
Insert the leaf media between the platen Approximately 40 mm

2
and the pinch rollers.

Media After Cover

5
Pinch roller Press the key.

6
Press and select "LEAF". 2
3
To print, hold the media with the media
press gently.
7
The media detection is started.
• When using thick media, remove the media press (1) The media width is detected.
from the media before printing. (2) The media is fed then the rear end of media

2
• You do not have to use the media press to cut the is detected.
media.
(3) It returns to the Local when the detection is
completed.

• After setting the media in place, set the pinch roller

pressure, referring to P.2-13 "Setting the Pinch
Roller Pressure".

Media press

2
• Set up the pinch rollers such that the media is held
in place by equally-spaced pinch rollers. If the
pinch rollers holding the media in place are not
equally spaced, start over from step 2.
• Provide a dead space of at least 5 mm at both

2
ends of the media.

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Notes when using media press
• When installing the media, make sure that the
right edge of the media is placed on the left side
with respect to the slit line on the platen. Placing
the media rightward of the slit line will make it rise
up if it moves obliquely, and this could cause dam-
age to the head.
• If a media is misaligned to the right of the standard
position, an error message “MEDIA SET POSI-
TION R” is displayed.
Typical setting position of printing origin
The printing origin in the depth direction (X') is positioned
at about 75 mm rearward from the slot for cutting on the
platen.
The printing origin in the scanning direction (Y') is
positioned at 15 mm from the right end of the media. The
value in the scanning direction (Y') can be changed using
[MARGIN] in FUNCTION mode ( P.3-8). This can be
changed by using the Jog key.

Slit line

Media
15 mm
(Y’)
Cutting slot
approx. 75 mm (X’)
Media
press

Changing the printing origin

The position of the printing origin can be changed.
Move the LED pointer to the changing position and
deciding the position.

1
In LOCAL mode, press .
• It enters into the origin setting mode.

SET ORIGIN
X Y
0.0 0.0

2
By pressing , align the
light spot of the LED pointer with the new
printing origin you want to set.
• Use [][][][] to move the carriage and the
media and select a new printing origin.

3
After determining the origin, press the
key.
• The printing origin is changed.

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Test Printing Test Printing

Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging
defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink or defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink or
nozzle missing). nozzle missing).
In addition, you can select the orientation of the test
Relationship between head row and test pattern to print from two types in order to perform test
pattern printing repeatedly. Select one depending on your use.

The relations between head row and test pattern print

position are as follow.

Media-feeding direction

Media feed direction

Head : When the set value is "FEED DIR."
: When the set value is "SCAN DIR."

Check before test printing.

Test pattern • If media has been set P.2-4

About test patterns

• If the origin position has been set
• If the head gap has been adjusted P.2-4 2
This machine provides you two test patterns.

 Normal test pattern (when using ink other than

white ink)
When you use ink that you can check by printing a test
pattern on a white media, print this test pattern. 2

2
 Test pattern for checking white ink
When you use a white media and wish to check
discharging status of white ink, print this test pattern.

Note on test printing 2

• When using leaf media, set a media of more than
A3 size put horizontally. If a media with narrow
width is set, printing will only be conducted to mid-
way.
• When using a roll media, rewind the media by

2
hand before printing so that it is not loose. When
the roll media has not been rewound tightly, it may
cause image quality to deteriorate.

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Perform test printing with the normal Perform test printing with the test
test pattern pattern for checking white ink
It makes easier to check if print the background to the
1
In LOCAL mode, press (TEST
white ink locations in the pattern.
PRINT/CLEANING), and then the
key.

1
In LOCAL mode, press (TEST
• The test print menu appears.
PRINT/CLEANING), and then the
• You can change the orientation of the test pattern
by pressing [][]. The orientation you set here
key.
will also be applied the next time you perform • The test print menu appears.
printing.

2
• When performing test printing after having Press and select "SpotColor
changed the orientation from "SCAN DIR." to Check".
"FEED DIR.", the line is fed to the position of the
first test printing, and then printed.

2
Press the key.
3
Press the key.
• Test printing starts. • Print a test pattern in the following orders.

3
Check the printed test pattern. (1) Print the pattern daubed with black.
• When the result is normal, end the operation. (2) Return the media automatically and print the
• When the result is abnormal, perform head test pattern.
cleaning. ( P.2-19)

4
Check the printed test pattern.
Normal pattern • When the result is normal, end the operation.
• When the result is abnormal, perform head
cleaning. ( P.2-19)
Normal pattern

Abnormal pattern

Abnormal pattern
Nozzles are dirty Clogged with ink
Nozzles are dirty Clogged with ink

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Head Cleaning Setting Media Correc-

About Head Cleaning
Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning
depending on the status.
Select one from the four types below:
NORMAL: When any line is missing
SOFT : When only head wiping is needed (when lines
are bent)
HARD : When poor image quality cannot be improved
even by NORMAL or SOFT cleaning
ULTRA : When poor image quality cannot be improved
even by HARD cleaning, or when the color
does not improve.
Perform head cleaning depending on
the test printing result
There are four types of head cleaning. Use appropriate
one for the test result.
tion
Correct the media feed amount to match the type of
media you are using.
If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may
appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor
printing.
• On completion of [MEDIA COMP.] during use of
roll media, the media returns to the printing origin.
Then the roll media in the rear of this machine will
slacken.
Before printing, take up the slack in the roll media
by hand; loose roll media can result in an inferior
image quality.
• When printing with a take-up device, set the media
first and perform media correction.
Setting of Media Correction
A pattern for media correction is printed and a media-
feeding rate is corrected.

1 2
In LOCAL mode, press (TEST
PRINT/CLEANING) . • Two bands are printed in the correction pattern.
• Make adjustment so that an even color density is
• The cleaning menu appears. obtained in the boundary between the two bands.

2
Press to select a cleaning type.
Second band

Media feed direction

3
Press the key.

2
4
Press to select the head to be
cleaned, and then press ().
• After selecting the head, press the [FUNC2] key First band
and put a check in the check box.
The head whose box has been checked will be

1
Set the media on the machine. ( P.2-4)

2
cleaned.
• To have both head 1 and head 2 cleaned, put a
check in both their check boxes.

2
In LOCAL mode, press the key,

5
Press the key. and then press (ADJUST).
• The adjustment menu appears.

6
Perform test printing again, and check the
3
Press the key twice to print a
result. correction pattern.
• Repeat the cleaning and the test printing until the
printing result becomes normal.
4
Check the correction pattern and enter a
correction value.
2
When the image quality is not improved after the
head cleaning. • A screen for entering the correction value will be
• Clean the wiper and ink cap. ( P.5-6) displayed.
• Wash the head nozzle. ( P.5-9) • Enter a correction value in "+":
The boundary between the two bands is widened.

2
• Enter a correction value in "-":
The boundary between the two bands is
narrowed.
• When you change the correction value by "30",
the width of the boundary changes by about 0.1
mm.

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If the Positions of Dots Printing Data

Shift...
When the condition for printing (media thickness/ink type/
etc.) has been changed, perform the following operation
to correct the ink drop position for bi-directional (Bi)
printing and obtain the proper printing result.
• When using leaf media, set a media of more than
Starting a Printing Operation
• When using a roll media, rewind the media by
hand before printing so that it is not loose. When
the roll media has not been rewound tightly, it may
cause image quality to deteriorate.

1
A3 size put horizontally. If a media with narrow Set the media on the machine. ( P.2-4)
width is set, printing will be only conducted to mid-
way.

Example of a printed pattern

Output

The dots at the fourth position

counted from the zero position in
the positive direction form a straight
line.
In this case, the dot position
correction value is 4.0.

2
Press the (REMOTE) key in LOCAL.

1
In LOCAL mode, press the key, • The screen changes to REMOTE, and data can
and then press (ADJUST). be received from the PC.

• The adjustment menu appears.

3
Transmit data to be printed from the PC.

2
Press and then the key. • For the method of data transmission, see the
instruction manual for the RIP software.
• "DROP.POScorrect" will be selected.
Resolution

3
Press the key. 300/600/900/1200 DPI
Number of passes
• Printing of the Drop position correct printed
pattern will start. Scan direction
• Multiple test patterns are printed. (The printed Uni: Unidirectional
Bi: Bidirectional
patterns are called Pattern 1, Pattern 2, Pattern
3... in the order of printing.) Scanning speed
Std: Standard speed
Hi: Double speed

4
Press to enter a correction value
of Pattern 1, and press the key.
REMOTE
• Corrected feeding rate: -40 to 40 Data type
600x600 16p / Bi / Hi / Vd
• Check the test patterns. The position where an Vd: Variable data
outward feeding line and a return feeding line 0.0m Nd: Normal data
become one straight line is the correction value. PRINT

• When the correction value in not between -40 and /35°

30°
40, adjust the height of the printing heads and The length of media printed
perform the operations in Step 2 and later.

4
Start printing.
5
In the same way as in Step 4, enter a
correction value of Pattern 2 and later, and • The printing speed may change, depending on
press the key. the width of the set media or the position of the
print origin even when the same data is printed.
This is because of a difference in resolution.

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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Pause printing Cutting Media

Perform the following operation when pausing printing.
By using the keys on the operation panel, you can cut the
media at any position.
1
Press (LOCAL) during printing.

1
• Pause the printing operation In LOCAL mode, press .
• Interrupt data sending at the PC side during the
• It enters into the origin setting mode.
data is sent from the PC.
• By pressing [], feed the media to the cutting
• Press the [REMOTE] key to resume printing.
position.

Cancel printing (Data Clear)

SET ORIGIN
If you want to cancel printing the received data, select
DATA CLEAR. X Y
0.0 0.0
• Do not perform data clear during data transmis-
sion.
• Received data is stored in the receiving buffer
even after data clear.

2
Press the key.

1
In LOCAL mode, press the key, • The media is cut.
Press (DATA CLEAR). • When the cutting has been completed, the current
mode returns to LOCAL.

2
Press the key.
• The received data is erased then it returns to the
Local. 2

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Workflow of cutting

Turning the Power On/Off See "Turning the Power On/Off" ( P.2-3).

Setting Media See "Setting Media" ( P.2-4).

Installing Tools See "Installing Tools" ( P.2-23).

Setting the Cutting Conditions See "Setting the Cutting Conditions" ( P.2-
26).

Test Cutting See "Test Cutting" ( P.2-28).

Cutting Data See "Cutting Data" ( P.2-29).

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Installing Tools
You can use the following tools with this machine:
Cutter:
This tool is selected when an image printed on a media
is cut or when letters are cut with a cutting media.
Pen (water-based ballpoint pen):
This tool is used to perform "test printing" for checking
how images or letters are actually cut.
When a Cutter Is Used
• Do not touch the cutter with your fingers.
Sharp cutter tip may injure you.
• Do not shake the tool after having set the cut-
ter.
Otherwise, the blade edge may pop out, causing
you to get injured.
• Keep the cutter out of reach of children. Dispose of
the used cutter blade in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
How to install a cutter
1
Remove the cap located at the edge by
rotating it, and replace the cutter with a
new one using tweezers or the like.
Cutter holder
Cutter
Cap
2
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the
protruding amount of the cutter.
• Turn the adjusting knob in the direction indicated
by the arrow in the figure below to bring out the
cutter blade. (With each turn of the adjusting
knob, the cutter blade advances 0.5 mm.)
Adjusting knob
Cutter
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Adjusting the protrusion of the cutter
blade
Adjust the cutter blade according to the types of the
cutters and the sheet for use.
After adjusting the blade edge, set the cut condition and
perform test cut to check whether cutting is performed
well.
For the cutter supplied with the unit, the protruding
amount of the blade can be adjusted with the cutter
attached to the tool holder.
• Take care not to protrude the blade too much. If
the cutter is used with its blade excessively pro-
truded, the cutter can cut out the base paper, thus
damaging the machine.
1
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the
protruding amount of the cutter blade.
• You can bring out the cutter blade by turning the
adjusting knob clockwise.
(With each turn of the adjusting knob, the cutter
blade advances 0.5 mm.)
2
2
• If you are using a cutter other than the one sup-
plied with the machine, refer to P.5-22 "Adjusting
2
blade edge of cutters other than supplied one"
for information about how to adjust the cutter
blade.
2
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Protruding amount of the cutter blade • Press the brim of the cutter holder with the holder
presser.

Brim
Protruding amount
of the cutter blade

Film Amount of cutting

Base paper
Holder presser

(Film thickness + Base paper

thickness)
5
Fix the cutter holder.
Amount of cutting=
2 • Turn the knob of the tool holder clockwise, and fix
• However, When Filem is thinner than it securely.
Base Paper
For reference: the protruding amount of the cutter blade =
0.2 to 0.5 mm
(Replace the blade when it is blunt.)

• Adjust the blade pressure so that the cutter may

leave a little bit of cutter track on the sheet.
• In case the sheet thickness is thinner than the film
thickness, which may not provide correct cutting
quality, change the protruding amount of the blade
and you may get a better result.
Knob

• Fix the cutter holder firmly. If not, accurate and

How to install the cutter holder high-quality cutting will not be achieved.

6
Press the key.
• Install the cutter holder to the tool holder of the
carriage.Be sure to insert the cutter holder all the
way in the tool holder.

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) How to Install a Ballpoint Pen
(>>) .
• The cutting menu appears. • When you want to use a commercially available
ballpoint pen, you must use the pen of 8mm to
9mm in diameter. Image quality may depend on
2
Press , select "TOOL REPLACE",
the pen.
and then press the key.
(Recommended ballpoint pen: the one available
• The cutter unit moves to the left end of the from Pentel Co., Ltd. with the product No.: K105-
machine. A, K105-GA)
• Regarding such ballpoint pens as shown below,
the pen inclines to touch the cover when held by
3
Rotate the knob to loosen the holder
the pen adapter. (A pen that has a contoured body
presser.
or a pen that has a lug or uneven surface)

Holder presser

A pen that has a contoured A pen that has a lug or

Knob body uneven surface

1
Put the cap on the pen adapter.
• Use the cap to adjust the pen height.

4
Insert the cutter holder into the tool holder.
• Push the brim of the cutter holder against the tool
holder.

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2 8
Insert the pen into the pen adapter. Insert the pen adapter with the pen into the
• Insert the pen until the tip of the pen reaches the
tool holder.
cap. • Make sure that the brim of the pen adapter is
rested on the tool holder.
3
Fix the tip of the pen.
• Set the adapter in such a way that the fixing screw
• Tighten the fixing screw clockwise. will not obstruct operation.
• Be careful not to over-tighten the fixing screw for • Press the brim of the pen adapter with the holder
the pen adapter. If tightened too much, the ball- presser.
point pen may crack.
Insert until it is rested
4
Remove the cap.

Pen

Brim

Pen adapter

Fixing screw

Holder presser

9
Turn the knob clockwise to fix the tool. 2
• Turn the knob of the tool holder clockwise, and fix
it securely.
• Instead of the ballpoint pen, you can attach the
refill that comes with it.
Follow the procedure below to attach the ballpoint

2
Cap pen refill to the pen adapter, then put it into the tool
holder in the same way as in step 6.

5
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) (1) Insert a spring into the pen tip.
(>>) .
• The cutting menu appears.

6
Press to select "TOOL
REPLACE", and then press the
key.
• The cutter unit moves to the left end of the
machine.
2
7
Rotate the knob to loosen the holder (2) While pressing the cap onto the spring,
presser. attach it on the pen adapter.
• Rotate the cap to the direction indicated
with an arrow and attach it on the pen

2
Holder presser
adapter.

Knob

• When you replace the ballpoint pen (SPB-0726),

2
contact a distributor in your district or our office to
call for service

10
Press the key.

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Setting the Cutting CUT CONDITION

Conditions TOOL
SPEED
CUT1
30cm/s
PRESSURE 60g
You can register the cutting speed and the pressure
OFFSET 0.30mm
depending on the sheet or the tool type to be used. (Cut
HALF CUT ON
condition)
<< >>

About the Cut Conditions

CUT CONDITION
Items you can set here
HALF CUT PRESSURE 80g
H・LENG 2.0mm
You can select the cutting condition No. (1 C・LENG 20mm
Tool condition
to 7) or plotting condition (PEN).
Cut speed Setting of the speed of cutting.
<< >>
Cutting Setting of the pressure (g) required for
pressure cutting.
Setting of the distance from the center of
Offset *1
the cutter holder to the cutter blade.
About half cutting
*2 Setting of enabling (ON)/disabling (OFF)
Half cut
the half-cut function. You can cut on the dotted line, not to cut sheet out. (Half
Half cut cut)
Setting of the pressure of left part. (g) When you set half cut to valid (ON), you can use the half
press
cut function.
Setting of the length to be left (not to be
H-leng
cut). (mm)
C-leng Setting of the length to be cut. (mm)
*1. You cannot set this when "PEN" is selected in the tool condition,
*2. The three items in the lower level are available when the half-cut is
set to ON.

About Selecting Cutting Condition

1
Press the key twice to display
"TOOL"

LOCAL Cutter

width:1340mm Set the

Sheet cutting
pressure
Set the length to be Set the length
TOOL TEST CUT PR left (not to be cut). to be cut.

2
Press to display the cut condition. • The illustration above is the image. The shape of
• The three items shown in the following screen are cut surface differs depending on the cutting condi-
not displayed unless the half-cut is set to ON. tions.

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7
Press to set the cutting pressure,
Select the Tool Condition
and press the key.
Before cutting (plotting), select the tool condition
• Set the pressure that the tool presses the sheet
depending on the sheet and the tool type to be used.
for cutting or pen plotting.
• Setting values: 10 to 20 g (settable by 2 g step)

1
Press the key twice to display the
25 to 100 g (settable by 5 g step)
"TOOL" menu. 110 to 450 g (settable by 10 g
step)

2
Press the (TOOL). • When the cutting (plotting) pressure setting is
completed, proceed to the setting of the OFFSET
value. When you set the plotting condition (PEN),

3
Press the key. you cannot set the OFFSET value and half cut.
Proceed to the Step 16.
• The maximum pressure at selecting PEN is 150 g.

4
Press to select a tool condition
8
Press to move the cursor to OFFSET,
to be used.
and press the key.
• Each time you press [][], the tool condition is
switched as follows.
9
Press to set the offset value, and
CUT1 ～ 3 PEN press the key.
• When you set the cutting condition (CUT1 to 7),
CUT4 ～ 7
set the distance between the center of the cutter
holder and the blade tip.

5
Cutting. ( P.2-29)

2
• Setting values: to 250 (0.00 to 2.50 mm)
(settable by 0.05 mm step)
Cutter
holder
Set the Cut Conditions Blade

Set the condition to cut or to plot with a pen.

OFFSET

2
Setting contents of cutting condition (CUT1 to 7):

10
Cut speed (SPEED)/ cut pressure (PRESS)/ OFFSET Press to move the cursor to half cut,
value/ Half cut and press the key.
Setting contents of plotting condition (PEN):
Plotting speed (SPEED)/ pen pressure (PRESS)
11
Press to set ON/OFF, and press
the key.
1
Press the key twice to display the
"TOOL" menu. • When you perform half cut, select ON and
proceed to the Step 11.

2
Press the (TOOL).
• When you are not performing half cut, select
"OFF" and proceed to Step 18.
2
12
Press to move the cursor to pressure

3
Press the key, Select a tool setting of left part (not to be cut), and
condition to be used by using , press the key.
and then press the key.

13
Press to set pressure, and press

4 2
Press to move the cursor to cutting the key.
speed, and press the key.
• Set the pressure of the left part (not to be cut)
when performing half cut.

5
Press to set the cutting speed, • Setting values: 0 to 300 g (settable by 5 g step)
and press the key.

14
Press to move the cursor to the
• Set the moving speed of the tool for cutting or pen
setting of length to be left, and press the
plotting.
key.

2
• Setting values: 1 to 10 cm/s (settable by 1cm/s
step)

15
15 to 30 cm/s (settable by 5cm/s Press to move the cursor to the
step) setting of length to be left, and press the
key.

6
Press to move the cursor to cutting
• Set the length to be left not to be cut when
pressure,and press the key.
performing half cut.
• Setting values: 0.1 to 5 mm (settable by 0.1 mm
step)

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Test Cutting
16
Press to move the cursor to the
setting of cut length, and press the
key. Execute test cutting to confirm the tool
conditions.

17
Press to set the cut length, and In the test cutting, the machine cuts two
press the key. squares.
• Set the length to be cut when performing half cut.
• Setting values: 5 to 150 mm
• When the cutter blade is worn and dull, you can
(5 to 20 mm: 1 mm step, 20 to
use it temporarily by enhancing the value of
150 mm: 5 mm step)
PRESSURE.
(Remember that this is just a temporary mea-
18
Press the key to register the
sure. To maintain satisfactory cutting quality,
set contents.
we recommend that you replace the cutter
• Return to the local. blade with a new one.)

• The set value is retained even when the power is When the tool conditions are proper, the results
turned "OFF". of test cutting are as follows:
• The two squares are cut perfectly.
• The base media remains uncut.
• No corner of the squares is rounded.
• No corner of the squares is curled-up.

1
Press the key twice to display the
"TEST CUT" menu.

2
Press (TEST CUT).

3
Press the key.
• Test cutting is performed.

Change the settings of the cut conditions according to the

test cutting results.

Cut
Cause Solution
Condition
The blade is lifted Lower the speed .
above the media ( P.2-27)
Some parts
because of a too
uncut. Tighten up the knob for the
high cutting
speed. tool holder. ( P.2-24)

Too high Lower the pressure.

The base pressure. ( P.2-27)
media has Too large
been cut. Adjust the protrusion of the
protrusion of the
cutter blade. ( P.2-24)
cutter blade.
Any of the
Adjust the OFFSET value
square Improper
so that it suits the cutter
corners OFFSET value.
blade in use. ( P.2-27)
rounded.
Too large Adjust the protrusion of the
protrusion of the cutter blade. ( P.2-24)
cutter blade. Adjust the cutting pressure.
The cutting
( P.2-27)
pressure is higher.
Any of the The
square [COMPENSATIO
corners N PRESSURE
curled-up. OFFSET value] is Adjust the ADJ-PRS OFS
large.
value. ( P.4-15)
More than two out
of the above fall
under this
category.

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Cutting Data Stopping a Cutting Operation (Data

You can start cutting after completion of setting up a tool,
a media and the tool conditions.
Setting the Origin
The origin is a reference point for the cutting data.
Set the origin again before starting cutting.
• Change the origin before cutting the next data;
otherwise, cutting will be performed over the previ-
ous data.
Clear)
If you want to stop a cutting operation of the received
data, clear the data.
• When clearing the data, the process will not restart
even if you press the [FUNC3] (REMOTE) key.
• After clearing the data, switching to the remote
mode and receiving another data, new data will be
cut.
• Do not perform the data clearance during the data
transmitting.
• Even after performing the data clearance, the

1
Move the carriage to a point at which the
received data is stored in the reception buffer.
new origin is to be set.

1
• []: Moves the carriage to the right. In LOCAL mode, press the key,
[]: Moves the carriage to the left. Press (DATA CLEAR).
[]: Feeds the media to the rear of the machine.
[]: Feeds the media to the front of the machine.

2
Press the key.
• The reception buffer is cleared, and the present
mode returns to LOCAL

2
New origin Removing the Cutter Unit Temporar-
ily
2
Press the key to register the
origin. When cutting or printing-with-a-pen job is finished, the
cutter unit is on the platen.

2
• The tool condition is displayed. To check the result of cutting (printing-with-a-pen) or to
set a new medium, follow the steps below to remove the
cutter unit from the platen temporarily.
Start Cutting
1
Press the key to display the "TEST

1
After completion of setting the origin, CUT" menu.
press (REMOTE).

2 2
• The screen changes to REMOTE, and data can Press (TEST CUT).
be received from the PC.

2
Transmit data to be cut from the PC.
3
Press to select the "CUTTER
• While cutting the received data, the machine HEAD MOVE/RETRACT", and press the
displays the remaining amount of data. key.
• The cutter unit moves from on the platen to the
left end of the machine.
Bringing the cutting to a halt
To temporarily stop the machine during cutting, press the
• When the coupling unit is connected to the printer
unit, switch the destination to the cutter unit, and
move to move it to the origin position. (Moving the
2
[FUNC3] (REMOTE) key once. Another press of the key cutter unit)
will make the machine resume cutting.

• In case the media has slipped off the machine

during cutting operation, turn off the power imme-
diately; otherwise, the main unit may be damaged.

• You cannot use the functions that include opera-

tions while pausing. In this case, let the machine
complete the cutting for the remaining portion of
2
the data or discontinue the cutting by executing
data clearing ( P.2-29).

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Cutting Media
By using the keys on the operation panel, you can cut the
media at any position.

1
In LOCAL mode, press .
• It enters into the origin setting mode.
• By pressing [], feed the media to the cutting
position.

SET ORIGIN
X Y
0.0 0.0

2
Press the key.
• The media is cut.
• When the cutting has been completed, the current
mode returns to LOCAL.

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This chapter
describes various settings of this machine.
About SETUP MENU .................................... 3-2
SETUP MENU table .................................... 3-3
Register the Optimal Print Conditions to Match
the Use ........................................................ 3-4
Setting of Media Correction ......................... 3-5
If the Positions of Dots Shift... ..................... 3-6
Setting of Logical Seek ............................... 3-7
Setting of Overprint ..................................... 3-7
Setting of Drying Time ................................. 3-7
Setting of Left and Right Margins ................ 3-8
Setting of Vacuum Fan ................................ 3-8
Setting of Feed Speed ................................ 3-8
Setting of MAPS .......................................... 3-9
Setting of Auto Cleaning ............................. 3-9
Setting of Interval Wiping .......................... 3-10
Setting of the UV Mode ............................. 3-10
Setting Ionizer (option) .............................. 3-10
Setting of LT mode .................................... 3-11
About MACHINE SETUP MENU ................ 3-12
MACHINE SETUP MENUs table .............. 3-13
Setting of AUTO Power-off ........................ 3-14
Setting of Take-up Unit ............................. 3-14
Setting of the Display of Media Residual .. 3-15
Chapter 3
Setup
Setting of Media Detection .........................3-15
Setting of a LANGUAGE ............................3-16
Setting of Time ...........................................3-16
Setting of Unit (Temperature/ Length) .......3-16
Setting of a KEY BUZZER .........................3-16
Setting of the CONFIRM. FEED ................3-17
Setting of the SPACE FEED MODE ..........3-17
Setting of the Network ...............................3-17
Setting of Event Mail Function ...................3-18
Initializing the Settings ...............................3-22
About NOZZLE CHECK MENU ..................3-23
INFORMATION MENU table .....................3-23
Printing Check Flow ...................................3-24
Printing Operations at "Nozzle Missing"
Judgment and Error Occurrence ...............3-24
Setting of the Printing Check .....................3-25
Setting of the NOZZLE RECOVERY .........3-25
Setting of the Judgment Condition .............3-25
About INFORMATION MENU .....................3-26
INFORMATION MENU table .....................3-27
Displaying the Information .........................3-27
Displaying the machine's information
(LOCAL guidance) .....................................3-28
 Chapter3 Setup

About SETUP MENU

On SETUP MENU, you can set the print conditions to match the media you usually use.

LOCAL

width:1340mm

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE

CLEANING

Press this to switch to the

next screen.
Press this to select SETUP
MENU, or to switch to the Use these to select a
previous screen. setting item.
Press this to confirm a
setting, etc.

 SETUP MENUs at-a-glance

LOCAL MENU SETUP

SETUP > ●SETUP1 >
width:1340mm MAINTENANCE > ○SETUP2 >
MACHINE SETUP > ○SETUP3 > Select SETUP 1 to 3 or Tempotary
NOZZLE CHECK > ○SETUP4 > and then press the key
INFORMATION > ○Temporary >
MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE
CLEANING

SETUP1 1/3 SETUP1 2/3 SETUP1 3/3

FEED COMP. > MARGIN/LEFT HOST INTERVAL WIPING OFF
DROP.POScorrect > MARGIN/RIGHT HOST UV MODE OFF
LOGICAL SEEK OFF VACUUM FAN HOST MAPS4 AUTO
OVER PRINT HOST FEED SPEED 100％ LT mode OFF
DRYING TIME > AUTO CLEANING > RESET SETTIG >
<< >> << >> << >>

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SETUP MENU table

• For each setting item below, you can set it so that the machine may operate according to the value specified when you
printed from your RIP software in the connected host PC.
• When you operate the machine according to the contents specified with the RIP software, set each item to "Host" when
registering this machine type. When you set it other than "Host", the machine operates according to the machine setting.
• For the specifying method with the RIP software, refer to the operation manual of the RIP software.

When no
*1 instruction
Function name Set Value Description
from RIP
exists *2
Used to print a pattern for correcting a media-
FEED COMP. ( P.3-5) -9999 to 0 to 9999
feeding rate and correct it.
Used to adjust the dot position in go and return
DROP.POScorrect ( P.3-6) -40.0 to 0 to 40.0
printing.
LOGICAL SEEK ( P.3-7) HOST /ON / OFF OFF Sets the scan movable area during printing.
OVER PRINT ( P.3-7) HOST / 1~9 times 1 time Set the number of times of overprinting of ink.
DRYING TIME SCAN HOST/0.0 to 9.9 sec 0 sec Sets the time to wait for ink drying.
( P.3-7) PRINT END HOST/0 to 120 min 0 min Sets the ink drying time after printing.
MARGIN/LEFT ( P.3-8) 0 mm Sets a non-printing area along the right and left
HOST/-10 to 85 mm
MARGIN/RIGHT ( P.3-8 0 mm edges of the media.
HOST/ WEAK/ STANDARD/
VACUUM FAN ( P.3-8) STRONG Sets the absorbability of the media.
STRONG
FEED SPEED *3 ( P.3-8) HOST/10 to 100 to 200％ 100 % Changes the media feeding speed in printing.
OFF, FILE,
LENGTH, TIME
INTERVAL 1 to 1000
FILE
TYPE NORMAL/ SOFT/ HARD Sets the automatic cleaning operation for the
AUTO INTERVAL 0.1 to 100.0 m head performed before printing or during printing.
CLEANING LENGTH

3
( P.3-9) TYPE NORMAL/ SOFT/ HARD
INTERVAL 10 to 120 min
TIME
TYPE NORMAL/ SOFT/ HARD
Sets whether to perform a nozzle check after
Cleaning Check ON/ OFF
automatic cleaning.
Sets the wiping operation performed during
INTERVAL WIPING ( P.3-10) 3 to 255 min, OFF
printing.
AUTO

MAPS
( P.3-9) MANUAL
Smoothing
level
Speed
0 to 100%

50 to 100%
Change the effect of "MAPS". 2
Expansion ON/ OFF
UV mode ( P.3-10) ON / OFF / No printing ON Specify UV irradiation during printing.
Ionizer*4 ( P.3-10) ON / OFF Set the operation of the ionizer (option).
Set LT mode when you need more flexibility than
LT mode ( P.3-11) ON / OFF OFF

2
the default UV mode print.
RESET SETTING ( P.3-5) The configuration in the settings 1-4 can be reset individually.
*1. The underlined values above represent the default settings.
*2. This is the setting value to be used for printing when setting value is not specified at the RIP software (host) side, or, you give priority to the setting value at the
machine side.
*3. When you set this to "100%" or more, required time for completion of printing will be shortened. However, enough drying time cannot be ensured and it may
affect the image quality.
*4. Displayed when the optional ionizer is connected.

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 Copy the contents of SETUP 1 to 4 to

Register the Optimal Print Conditions [Temporary].
to Match the Use You can use it with changing the part of registration
contents of SETUP 1 to 4.
In this machine, you will be able to register print
Select "RESET SETTING" then "COPY" from the
conditions, SETUP 1 to 4 individually to match the media
registration screen of [Temporary], and specify the
in advance.
copy source (SETUP 1 to 4).
For example, after print on different types of media, return
to the media always use. In such case you can set the
1
Press the (MENU) key in
optimum printing conditions by simply selecting the
LOCAL.
registered SETUP 1 to 4.

2
• Print conditions that can be pre-registered with the Press to select "Temporary",
machine are the four types, "SETUP 1" to "SETUP and press the key.
4".
• If you print with the print condition which do not • The setup menu appears.
often use, you will be able to set the print condi-

3
tions by selecting "Temporary". Press (<<).
If turn on the power again, settings in "Temporary"
will return to the original state when it was pur-

4
chased. Press to select "RESET
Also if turn on the power again in "Temporary" SETTING", and press the key.
state, it will be the state in selecting "SETUP 1".

5
Press to select "COPY", and
press the key.
Register the print conditions to SETUP 1 • A screen appears, from which you can select the
to 4 source from which to copy settings.

6
Press to select the copy source
1
Press the (MENU) key in
LOCAL. (SETUP 1 to 4) and press the key.
• A confirmation screen appears on the display,

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, asking for confirmation to copy the settings.
and press the key.
7
Press the key.
• The item selected indicates ● and others show
• Settings selected in Step 5 are copied to
○.
• The setup menu appears. Temporary.

8
Press to select the setting item
3
Press to select each item in the
setup menu list. to be changed, and press the key.

• Please see the reference page in the setup menu • Please see the reference page in the setup menu
list for detailed configuration procedure. list for detailed configuration procedure.
 Reflect the content set in [Temporary] to SETUP 1
to 4
How to use [Temporary]

1
Press the (MENU) key in
[Temporary] is not only to set the print condition to be
LOCAL.
used only once, but also can be used for partial change of
the registered SETUP "1 to 4", or for reflecting the print

2
conditions set by the [Temporary] to SETUP 1 to 4. Press to select "Temporary",
and press the key.
 Register the print conditions in [Temporary] • The setup menu appears.
Registration of the print conditions to [Temporary] can

3
be done as the same method as to SETUP 1 to 4. Press to select each item in the
setup menu list.

1
Press the (MENU) key in • Please see the reference page in the setup menu
LOCAL. list for detailed configuration procedure.

4
Display the last page of Temporary and
2
Press to select "Temporary",
and press the key. select "SAVE SETTING", and press the
key.
• The setup menu appears.
• A screen appears, from which you can select the

3
Press to select each item in the location to which to save settings.
setup menu list.
• Please see the reference page in the setup menu
list for detailed configuration procedure.

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5
Press to select the location
Setting of Media Correction
selected SETUP 1 to 4), and press the
key. Correct the media feed amount to match the type of
media you are using.
• A confirmation screen appears on the display,
If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may
asking for confirmation to save the settings.
appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor
printing.
6
Press the key.
• Settings of Temporary will be saved to the • On completion of [MEDIA COMP.] during use of a
location selected in step 5. roll media, the media returns to the printing origin.
Then the roll media in the rear of this machine will

7
Press the key several times to slacken.
end the setting. Before printing, take up the slack in the roll media
by hand; a loose roll media can result in an inferior
image quality.
• When printing with a take-up device, set the media
Reset the registered contents first and perform media correction.

A pattern for media correction is printed and a media-

Reset the contents registered to SETUP 1 to 4.
feeding rate is corrected.

1
Press the (MENU) key in • Two bands are printed in the correction pattern.
LOCAL. • Make adjustment so that an even color density is
obtained in the boundary between the two bands.

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4 to Second band
be reset and press the key.

Media feed direction

• The setup menu appears.

3
Press (<<).

4
Press to select "RESET First band

1
SETTING", and press the key. Set a media on the machine. ( P.2-4)

3
• After the check screen for SETUP RESET is
displayed, press the [ENTER] key to execute.

2
Press the (MENU) key in
LOCAL.
5
Press the key to execute

3
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4,
and press the key.
6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

4 2
Press to select "FEED COMP",
and press the key.

5
Press the key once to print a
correction pattern.

6
Check the correction pattern and enter a
correction value.
• A screen for entering the correction value will be
displayed.
• Enter a correction value in "+":
2
The boundary between the two bands is widened.
• Enter a correction value in "-":
The boundary between the two bands is
narrowed.
• When you change the correction value by "30",
the width of the boundary changes by about 0.1
mm. 2
7
Press the key.
• Print a correction pattern again and check it.
• When media correction is needed, perform the
operation in Step 6 to make correction.

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Press the key several times to
If the Positions of Dots Shift...
end the setting.
When the condition for printing (media thickness/ink type/
etc.) has been changed, perform the following operation
Correcting media-feeding during to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi)
printing printing and obtain the proper printing result.

A media-feeding rate can be corrected even in the remote Example of a printed pattern
mode or when image data is printed.

1
Press the (ADJUST) key in Output
remote mode.

2
Press , and then enter a media-
feeding rate.
• Corrected feeding rate: -9999 to 9999
• The value entered here is reflected in the
corrected feeding rate soon.
The dots at the fourth position

3
Press the key twice. counted from the zero position in
the positive direction form a
• The changed value is registered. straight line.

1
Set a media on the machine. ( P.2-4)
• In order to print a pattern, media that is at least
500 mm wide is necessary.

2
Press the (MENU) key in
LOCAL.

3
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and
press the key.
• The setup menu appears.

4
Press to select
"DROP.POScorrect", and press the
key.

5
Press the key.
• Printing of the Drop position correct printed
pattern will start.
• Multiple test patterns are printed. (The printed
patterns are called Pattern 1, Pattern 2, Pattern
3... in the order of printing.)

6
Press to enter a correction value
of Pattern 1, and press the key.
• Corrected feeding rate: -40 to 40
• Check the test patterns. The position where an
outward feeding line and a return feeding line
become one straight line is the correction value.
• When the correction value in not between -40 and
40, adjust the height of the printing heads and
perform the operations in Step 2 and later.

7
In the same way as in Step 4, enter a
correction value of Pattern 2 and later, and
press the key.

8
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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Setting of Logical Seek Setting of Overprint

The head's operation varies depending on the LOGICAL Sets the number of layers in which ink is to be applied.
SEEK settings, as shown in the figure below.

1
Press the (MENU) key in
Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is OFF
LOCAL.
UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL

2
Media Media
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4,
and press the key.
• Setup menu appears.

3
Press to select "Overprint", and
press the key.

4
Press to set number of
Print area
Red arrow: Overprint, and press the key.
Movement of head • Setting value : Host/ 1 to 9 times
Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is ON
5
Press the key several times to
UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL end the setting.
Media Media

Setting of Drying Time

In the drying time setting, the following items for ink drying
time are set.
• SCAN: Ink drying time for each scanning is set. (During
bidirectional printing, the machine stops for a
Print area
certain period of time specified for each of the
Red arrow: outward and return scanning.)
Movement of head • PRINT END: Ink drying time for after printing is set.

1
Press the (MENU) key in
3
1
Press the (MENU) key in LOCAL.
LOCAL.

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and press the key.
press the key.
• The setup menu appears.

2
• The setup menu appears.

3
Press to select "DRYING TIME",

3
Press to select "LOGICAL and press the key.
SEEK", and press the key.

4
Press to set drying

4
Press to select a set value, and time, and press the key.
press the key.
• Set the drying time for scanning and after printing
• Set value: HOST/ON/OFF is completed.

2
• Scanning setting value: Host or 0.0 to 9.9 sec.

5
Press the key several times to • Print end setting value: Host or 0 to 120 min.
end the setting. • Item selecting: by the [][] keys
• Time setting: by the [][] keys

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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Setting of Left and Right Margins Setting of Vacuum Fan

Set a non-printing area along the left and right edges of Sets the absorbability of the media.
the media. By setting the absorption power to match the media, you
The offset value against the standard margin 15 mm is set can prevent print errors due to media rise-up.
hereupon.

1
Press the (MENU) key in
• When you give priority to the setting at the RIP LOCAL.
software side, make the setting value "Host".
• You cannot specify the margins at the attached

2
RIP software (RasterLink). When you use the Ras- Press to select SETUP 1 to 4,
terLink, if you set this machine to "Host", printing and press the key.
will be performed in "Margins for right and left off
set value= 0 mm" status. • The setup menu appears.
• The margin setting is reflected when the media

3
Press (>>).
width is detected.

1
Press the (MENU) key in

4
LOCAL. Press to select "VACUUM FAN",
and press the key.

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and

5
press the key. Press to select a set value, and
press the key.
• The setup menu appears.
• Set value: HOST/WEAK/STANDARD/STRONG

3
Press (>>).

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

4
Press to select "Margin/L" or
"Margin/R", and press the key.

Setting of Feed Speed

5
Press to select a set value, and
press the key. Changes the media feeding speed in printing.
• Set value: HOST/-10 to 85 mm

1
Press the (MENU) key in
LOCAL.
6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and
• Pay attention to that printing may start on the press the key.
media press if a right and left margin is set to 5
mm or less when the media press is used in print- • The setup menu appears.
ing.

3
Press (>>).

4
Press to select "FEED SPEED",
and press the key.

5
Press to select a set value, and
press the key.
• Set value: HOST/10% to 200%

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

• Depending on the print conditions, some settings

might not be applied (that is, the feeding speed
might remain the same).

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Setting of MAPS Setting of Auto Cleaning

The MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem) function
disperses the pass boundary to make the feeding stripes
less visible.
With this function, the degree of application of MAPS can
be changed.
• MAPS provides two setting options: "AUTO" and
"MANUAL". MAPS applies the one most suitable
for your printing conditions, so please normally
use "AUTO" (default value).
• Changing the MAPS settings may change the
color tone. Check the effects before use.
• MAPS may not be effective depending on image to
be printed. Use it after checking effect in advance.
Setting the MAPS function
You can set the machine so that it counts the number of
printed files or the length or time after printing has been
completed, and performs cleaning automatically if
required.
You can select the auto cleaning setting from four types
below:
• PAGE: Set the cleaning intervals by the number of
printed files.
• LENGTH: Set the cleaning intervals by the printed
length.
• TIME: Set the cleaning intervals by the printed
time.
• OFF: Select this value to disable AUTO CLEANING
Automatic nozzle check after auto cleaning can be set.
(Cleaning Check function)
The machine can perform a stable printing operation with
its heads always kept clean.

1
Press the (MENU) keys
1
Press the (MENU) key in
in LOCAL
LOCAL.

2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and
2
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and
press the key
press the key.
• Setup menu is displayed.
• The setup menu appears.

3
Press (<<)
3
Press (>>).

4
Press to select "MAPS4", and
4
Press to select "AUTO
then press the key. CLEANING", and press the key.

5
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key. 5
Press the key and press
to select the type of auto cleaning.
3
• Set value: AUTO/MANUAL • There are “FILE”, “LENGTH”, “TIME”, and "OFF"
• If you select “MANUAL,” proceed to Step 6, and if for auto cleaning types.
you select another, proceed to Step 8. • FILE: When the set number of prints has been
completed, the machine performs head cleaning

6
Press to select "Smoothing

2
automatically.
Level", and then press the key • LENGTH: When the set length has passed, the
machine performs head cleaning automatically.

7
Press to change the set value for • TIME: When the set time has passed, the
"Smoothing Level", and then press the machine performs head cleaning automatically.
key • OFF: If you do not want to set auto cleaning,
select "OFF" and proceed to the Step 7.
Smoothing

6
• Set Value: 0 to 100% (set in units of 5%) Press the key, and then use

2
• The MAPS4 effect increases as you increase the to set cleaning intervals.
set value. The MAPS4 effect decreases as you
• Depending on the auto cleaning type selected in
decrease the set value.
the Step 3, the setting value differs.
• When using white ink, make setting for Smoothing
• For FILE: 1 to 1000 files
Level for both color ink and white ink.
• For LENGTH: 0.1 to 100.0 m (in 0.1 m increment)
Speed
• For TIME: 10 to 120 min (in 10 min increment)
• Setting value: 50 to 100% (set in units of 10%)
• Decreasing the speed increases the effect of
7
Press the key, and then use

2
MAPS 4, making stripes less noticeable. to select a cleaning type.
But, printing speed will be reduced.
Expansion • Set Value: NORMAL/SOFT/HARD
• Setting value: ON / OFF

8
• Setting the expansion to "ON" may reduce light Press the key, and then use
fringes. to select "Cleaning Check".
But, the graininess may increase.

9
Press the key, and then use

8
Press the key several times to
to select a setting.
end the setting
• Set Value: ON/ OFF

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Press the key.
Setting of the UV Mode
You can select the mode for the LED UV device from 3

11
Press the key several times to types.
end the setting. By setting the UV mode, you can turn off LED UV light
when, for example, you are using media that is sensitive
• Depending on the state of the heads, etc., the to heat or you are going to perform test cutting while
image quality deterioration may not be improved cleaning.
even with this function performed. In this case,
ON Turns on LED UV light.
contact our service office or the distributor in your
region. OFF Turns off LED UV light while printing.
Turns on LED UV light without performing printing.
This mode is useful when, for example, you did
No
not turn on LED UV light during printing but later
printing
Setting of Interval Wiping on decide to cure the ink. (This mode is usually
not set.)
When the set time has passed, nozzle face of the head is

1
cleaned automatically to remove ink droplets on the In LOCAL mode, press the (MENU)
nozzle face. key.
In case that deflection, nozzle missing, or symptom which

2
ink droplets fall down occurred, set the interval between Press to select "Setting" and
each operation shorter. press the key.

1
Press the (MENU) key in
3
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4,
LOCAL. and then press the key.
• The setup menu appears.

2
Press to select "Setting" and
press the key.
4
Press to select "UV Mode", and
then press the key.

3
Press to select SETUP 1 to 4, and
press the key.
5
Press to select a mode, and then
• The setup menu appears. press the key.
• Available settings: ON/OFF/No printing
4
Press (<<).

6
When you are finished setting the UV
mode, press the key several
5
Press to select "INTERVAL
WIPING", and press the key. times.

6
Press to set intervals.
• Set Value: 3 to 255 minutes, OFF
Setting Ionizer (option)
• When [OFF] is set, periodical wiping is not
executed. Connect the ionizer and set it on when removing static
electricity.

7
Press the key.
• For safety, please refer to "UCJV Series Ionizer
Operation Manual".

8
Press the key several times to
end the setting. • Displayed when the ionizer is connected.

1
Press the (MENU) key in local.

2
Press to select "Setting" and
press the key.
• The setting menu is displayed.

3
Press to select "Ionizer" and
press the key.

4
Press to select the setting
value, then press the key.
• Setting value: ON / OFF

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5
Press the key several times
to end.

Setting of LT mode

1
Press the (MENU) key in
LOCAL.

2
Press to select "Setting" and
press the key.

3
Press (>>).

4
Press to select "LT mode", and
press the key.

5
Press to select set value, and
press the key.
• Set Value: ON / OFF

6
Press the key several times
to end.

• Since UV light intensity adjustment is performed,

check the print performance (stickiness, odor etc.)
before using the LT mode.
• Effective condition

3
Ink type Ink set Resolution Pass Media
PVC
300×900 6 pass
Tarpaulin
4C
PVC
600×600 8 pass
Tarpaulin
LUS170
PVC
300×900 12 pass
Tarpaulin
6C
PVC

2
600×600 16 pass
Tarpaulin

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About MACHINE SETUP MENU

The MACHINE SETUP MENU provides the various settings that allow you to use this machine comfortably.
The following items can be set in Machine settings.

LOCAL

width:1340mm

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE

CLEANING

Press this to switch to the

Press this to select next screen.
MACHINE SETUP MENU, Use these to select a
or to switch to the previous setting item.
screen.
Press this to confirm a
setting, etc.

 MACHINE SETUP MENUs at-a-glance

LOCAL MENU
SETUP >
width:1340mm MAINTENANCE >
MACHINE SETUP >
NOZZLE CHECK >
INFORMATION >
MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE
Two
CLEANING
times

MACHINE SETUP MACHINE SETUP MACHINE SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF 30min TIME > SPACE FEED MODE >
TAKE-UP UNIT > UNIT/TEMP. ℃ NETWORK >
MEDIA REMAIN OFF UNIT/LENGTH mm EVENT MAIL >
MEDIA DETECT > KEY BUZZER ON RESET >
LANGAGE > CONFIRM. FEED ON
<< >> << >> << >>

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MACHINE SETUP MENUs table

Function name Set value Default Meaning

When no operation has been performed for the set
AUTO Power-off ( P.3-14) NONE/10 to 600 min 30min
time, the power supply is automatically turned "OFF".
For setting whether the take-up unit is used or not
TAKE-UP UNIT ON/ OFF ON
TAKE-UP UNIT used.
( P.3-14) Continua Set the operation method when press the ON / OFF
TAKE-UP SW Continuance/ Temporary
nce button on the take-up unit.
MEDIA REMAIN ( P.3-15) ON/ OFF OFF You can control the remaining amount of media.
DETECTION
AUTO/MANUAL AUTO Set the media detection method.
TYPE
MEDIA DETECT
( P.3-15) USE PR
Set whether or not to enter the number of the pinch
NUMBER ON / OFF ON
rollers you are using during media detection.
QUERY
English /Japanese/Chinese/
LANGUAGE( P.3-16) English Displayed language is changed.
Turkish
Japan
TIME ( P.3-16) +4 h to -20 h Time difference is corrected.
time
UNIT/ TEMP. ( P.3-16) C (Celsius)/F (Fahrenheit) C A unit for displaying temperature is set.
UNIT/ LENGTH ( P.3-16) mm / inch mm A unit for displaying length and area is set.
KEY BUZZER ( P.3-16) ON / OFF ON A buzzer sound when keys are pressed is set.
Set whether media feeding is performed for
CONFIRM. FEED ( P.3-17) ON / OFF ON
checking the result of the test printing etc. or not.
INTERMITTENT / INTERMI Change the feed mode of the margin included in the
SPACE FEED MODE ( P.3-17)
CONTINUOUS TTENT image data.
Set the network.
Check IP Addr. The IP address currently used by this machine is displayed.

3
Check MAC
The IP address currently used by this machine is displayed.
Addr.
When it is ON, the IP address given by the DHCP
DHCP ON/ OFF
server is used.
When it is ON, the IP address is determined by the
NETWORK AutoIP ON/ OFF AutoIP protocol. However, DHCP is ON, DHCP has
( P.3-17) priority.
IP Address*1 Set the IP address used by this machine.

2
Default
Set the default gateway used by this machine.
Gateway *1
DNS
Set the DNS server address used by this machine.
Address *1
SubNet
Set the digit number of the subnet mask used by this machine.
Mask *1
Mail Delivery Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail when
ON / OFF OFF
( P.3-18) the set event occurs.
Print Start
Event
Print End
ON / OFF OFF
Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail at the
start of printing.
Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail at the
2
ON / OFF OFF
Event end of printing.
Plot Start Select whether an e-mail is sent or not when cutting
ON / OFF OFF
Event starts.
Select
Plot End Select whether an e-mail is sent or not when cutting
Event ON / OFF OFF

2
EVENT MAIL Event ends.
( P.3-18)
Set whether you send/do not send the e-mail when
Error Event ON / OFF OFF
an error occurs.
Warning Set whether you send/do not send the e-mail when
ON / OFF OFF
Event a warning occurs.
Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail when
Other Event ON / OFF OFF
an event other than the above occurs.
Set the e-mail address to
Mail Address
which you send the event Alphanumeric characters and symbols (within 96 characters)
( P.3-19)
mail.

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Function name Set value Default Meaning

Message
Set the characters to write in
Subject Alphanumeric characters and symbols (within 8 characters)
the subject of the event mail.
( P.3-19)
SMTP Address Set the SMTP server.
SMTP Port No. Set an SMTP port number.
SENDER ADDRESS Set the e-mail address to be used as the sender mail address.
OFF
POP before
Set the SMTP server authentication method (SMTP
EVENT MAIL Server Setup Authentication SMTP
authentication).
( P.3-19) SMTP
Authentication
User Name *2 Set the user name used for the authentication.
Password *2 Set the password used for the authentication.
POP3 Address *3 Set the POP server.
APOP *3
Set ON/ OFF of APOP.
Transmit Test
Send the test e-mail.
( P.3-21)
RESET ( P.3-22) All setting values are returned to the status default.
*1. Settable when both of DHCP and AutoIP are [OFF]
*2. Settable only when Auth. is not OFF
*3. Settable only when Auth. is POP before SMTP

Setting of AUTO Power-off Setting of Take-up Unit

When no operation has been performed for the set Set the operation method when press the ON / OFF
time, the power supply is automatically turned "OFF". button on the take-up unit.

1 1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) . (twice) .
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears. • The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2 2
Press to select "AUTO POWER Press to select "TAKE-UP UNIT",
OFF", and press the key. and press the key.

3 3
Press to select a setting, and Press to select a setting, and
press the key. press the key.
• Set Value: none, 10 to 600 min • Set Value: ON/ OFF

4 4
Press the key several times to Press to select "TAKE-UP SW",
end the setting. and press the key.

5
Press to select a setting,
and press the key.
• Set Value: Continuance/ Temporary
Continuance:Switching ON / OFF the winding
operation when pressing the switch
each time. (Take-up unit in
operation does not stop until press
again ON / OFF switch.)
Temporary: Do the winding operation only while
holding down the switch. (When
release the switch, winding
operation is stopped. )

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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Setting of the Display of Media Resid- Setting of Media Detection

ual Set the following two items in media detection settings.
Whether the screen displays the remaining amount of a
When loading the media, set whether
media is set.
Setting of Media to detect the media width automatically
Detection (AUTO) or decide the print (or cut)
When the media The remaining amount of the media is
range manually (MANUAL).
remaining amount displayed during REMOTE mode.
display is turned to (If you are using leaf media, the printed Set whether or not to enter the number
USE PR NUMBER
"ON" length is displayed instead.) of the pinch rollers you are using during
QUERY
media detection.
When the media
remaining amount The remaining amount of a media is not
• When using the media that cannot be detected by
display is turned to displayed during REMOTE mode.
the sensor, such as black cutting sheets, set the
"OFF"
media detection setting to "MANUAL".
• The amount of a media that has been fed by the

1
printing and jog keys is reflected in the remaining
Press (MENU) (twice)
amount of a media. .
• The length of the media (initial value of the remain-
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.
ing amount) is entered when roll media is
detected. ( P.2-13)
2
Press to select "MEDIA
• The setting configured here does not become
DETECT", and press the key.
effective unless media detection is performed after
the setting has been complete.

3
Press to select AUTO/MANUAL.

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) .

4
Press the key.
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2
Press to select "MEDIA

5
REMAIN", and press the key. Press to select "USE PR
NUMBER QUERY", and press the
key.
3
Press to select a set value, and

3
press the key.

6
Press to select ON/OFF.
• Set Value: ON/OFF

4
Press the key.

7
Press the key.

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.
8
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

When using the attached RIP software

2
(RasterLink)
• If you set the input of the number of pinch rollers
"OFF" in Step 8, the pinch roller pressure and the
number of use, that has been set in RasterLink,
may not match in some cases.

2
Set to "OFF" only when performing set of pinch
roller pressure ( P.2-13) in this machine.

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Setting of a LANGUAGE Setting of Unit (Temperature/ Length)

You can change the displayed language. Units used by this machine are set.

1 1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) . (twice) .
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears. • The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2 2
Press to select "LANGUAGE", Press (>>).
and press the key.

3
Press to select "UNIT/TEMP." or
3
Press to select a language, and
press the key. "UNIT/LENGTH", and press the
key.

4
Press the key several times to

4
end the setting. Press to select a setting, and
press the key.
• Temperature setting: °C/°F
• Length setting: mm/inch

5
Setting of Time Press the key several times to
end the setting.
You can set time of your country (time difference).

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) . • Some of the length information displayed for cut-
ting-related functions is always shown in units of
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears. mm, regardless of the setting you specify here.

2
Press (>>).

3
Press to select "TIME", and press Setting of a KEY BUZZER
the key.
You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key.

4
Press to enter time, and
1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
press the key.
(twice) .
• Year/Month/Day/Time selecting: by the [][]
keys • The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.
• Year/Month/Day/Time inputting: by the [][]
2
Press (>>) once.
keys

5
Press the key several times to

3
end the setting. Press to select "KEEP BUZZER",
and press the key.

4
• -20 hours to +4 hours can be set. Press to select a setting, and
press the key.
• Set Value: ON/ OFF

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

• When the key buzzer is set to "OFF", the buzzer

sound for errors, warnings, operation completion,
etc. cannot be shut off.

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Setting of the CONFIRM. FEED Setting of the Network

Set whether media feeding is performed for checking the You can also perform network setting with "Network
result of the test printing etc. or not. Configurator", the tool to perform network setting of
Mimaki's product. To download the Network Configurator,
check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki
1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
Engineering (https://mimaki.com/download).
(twice) .

1
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears. In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) .
2
Press (>>) once.
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2
Press (>>) twice.

3
Press to select "CONFIRM.
FEED", and press the key.

3
Press to select "NETWORK", and

4
Press to select a setting, and press the key.
press the key.

4
• Set Value: ON/ OFF Press to select "CHECK IP
ADDRESS", and press the key.

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting. • The IP address currently used with this machine
is displayed.
• When you have finished the check, press the
[ENTER] key.

Setting of the SPACE FEED MODE
Change the feed mode of the margin included in the
image data (the space of no data to be printed). If print
data with much margin, set to “CONTINUOUS”, then the
• After connecting with the network, it takes time
until the IP address is determined. If the IP
address has not been determined, "0.0.0.0" is
displayed.

5
print time can be shorten. Press to select "CHECK MAC
ADDRESS", and press the key.

1
In LOCAL mode, press
(twice) .
(MENU) • The MAC address currently used with this
machine is displayed.
• When you have finished the check, press the
3
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.
[ENTER] key.

2
Press (>>) twice.

6
Press to select "DHCP", and
press the key.

3 2
Press to select "SPACE FEED

7
MODE", and press the key. Press to select a setting, and
press the key.

4
Press to select a setting, Press • Set Value: ON/ OFF
the key. • When it is ON, the IP address given by the DHCP
server is used.
INTERMITTENT: Perform intermittent feed

8
operation of the path division Press to select "AutoIP", and
unit press the key.

2
CONTINUOUS: Feed the no data part at a time

9
Press to select a setting, and
5
Press the key several times to
end the setting. press the key.
• Set Value: ON/ OFF
• When it is ON, the IP address is determined by
the AutoIP protocol. However, DHCP is ON,
DHCP has priority.

10
Press
and press the
to select "IP ADDRESS",
key. 2
• Both of DHCP and AutoIP is OFF, you can set IP
Address. For other than above, proceed to the
Step 14.

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11 4
Press to enter the IP address, Press to select "MAIL
and press the key. DELIVERY", and press the key.

12 5
Press the key. Press to select "ON", and press
• The setting items DEFAULT GATEWAY, DNS
the key.
ADDRESS and SUBNET MASK will be displayed.

6
• Both of DHCP and AutoIP is OFF, you can set Press the key several times to
DEFAULT GATEWAY/ DNS ADDRESS/ SUBNET end the setting.
MASK. For other than above, proceed to the Step
14.
Set the event to send an event mail

13
Press several times to select a setting
item, and press the key.
1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) .
14
Press to select a setting,
and press the key. • The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2
Press (>>) twice.

15
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

3
Press to select "EVENT MAIL",
and press the key.
• To reflect network setting, once turn off the power
supply and turn it on again.
4
Press to select "SELECT
EVENT", and press the key.

5
Setting of Event Mail Function Press to select an event, and
press again to select ON/OFF.
Set the function to send e-mails to the set e-mail address press the key.
when events such as cutting start/ end and stop due to an
error. • Set Value: ON/OFF
You can also perform network setting with "Network • When the event set to ON occurs, e-mail is sent.
Configurator", the tool to perform network setting of • When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the SETUP
Mimaki's product. To download the Network Configurator, screen for the next event is displayed.
check "Driver / Utility" on the download page at Mimaki Event name Description
Engineering (https://mimaki.com/download). Sets sending/not sending of an e-mail
PRINT START
when printing starts.
Disclaimer Sets sending/not sending of an e-mail
PRINT END
• The customer is responsible for the communication fee for when printing ends.
Internet communication such as e-mail notification. Sets sending/not sending of an e-mail
• The notification by the event mail function may not be deliv- ERROR when printing is stopped due to
ered due to Internet environment, failure of the machine/ the occurrence of an error.
power supply, etc. Mimaki has absolutely no responsibility for
Select whether an e-mail is sent or not
any damages or loss resulting from non-delivery or delays. PLOT START
when cutting starts
Select whether an e-mail is sent or not
• You can use event mail function by connecting PLOT END
when cutting ends
LAN to this machine. Please prepare for LAN
Sets sending/not sending of an e-mail
cable connection beforehand. WARNING
when a warning occurs during printing.
• Not compatible with SSL communication.
Sets sending/not sending of an e-mail
etc. when an event other than the above
occurs.
Enable the event mail function

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.
1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) .
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2
Press (>>) twice.

3
Press to select "EVENT MAIL",
and press the key.

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Set the e-mail address Set the server

1 1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) . (twice) .
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears. • The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2 2
Press (>>) twice. Press (>>) twice.

3 3
Press to select "EVENT MAIL", Press to select "EVENT MAIL",
and press the key. and press the key.

4 4
Press to select "MAIL Press to select "SERVER
ADDRESS", and press the key. SETUP", and press the key.

5 5
Press to set a mail Press to select "SMTP
address, and press the key. ADDRESS", and press the key.
• Set the e-mail address to which you send the

6
event mail. Press to set an SMTP
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols address and press the key.
within 96 characters.
• Press [][][][] to set an SMTP address.
• Input the SMTP address name.
6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.
7
Press to select "SMTP PORT
No.", and press the key.

8
Press to set an SMTP port
Set the subject number, and press the key.
• Set an SMTP port number.

1 3
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)

9
(twice) . Press to select a sender mail
address, and press the key.
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

10
Press to set a sender
2
Press (>>) twice.
mail address, and press the key.
• Press [][][][] to set the e-mail address to

3
Press to select "EVENT MAIL", be used as the sender mail address.

2
and press the key. • Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols
within 64 characters.

4
Press to select "MESSAGE • Depending on your server, if you do not
SUBJECT", and press the key. set the e-mail address not supporting the
account, sending/ receiving e-mails may

5
Press to set a subject, be unavailable.
and press the key.
11
Press to select

2
• Set the characters to write in the subject of the "AUTHENTICATION", and press the
event mail. key.
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols
within 8 characters.

12
Press to set an authentication

6
Press the key several times to method, and press the key.
end the setting.
• Set the authentication method of the SMTP
server.

2
• When you select [OFF], proceed to the Step 20.

13
Press to select "USER NAME",
and press the key.

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14
Press to set a user
name, and press the key.
• Press [][][][] to set the user name to be
used for authentication.
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols
within 30 characters.

15
Press to select "PASSWORD",
and press the key.

16
Press to set a
password, and press the key.
• Press [][][][] to set the password to be
used for authentication.
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols
within 15 characters.

• On the password setting screen, you can

only check the value that you are currently
inputting.

• When you select [POP before SMTP] in the Step

11, set the items in the Step 16 to 19.

17
Press to select "POP3
ADDRESS", and press the key.

18
Press to set a POP3
address, and press the key.
• Press [][][][] to set a POP server.
• Input the POP server name.

19
Press to select "APOP", and
press the key.

20
Press to set ON/OFF, and press
the key.

21
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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Send a test e-mail

5
Press the key.
• The transmission result is displayed.

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) • If the transmission of a test e-mail ends in failure,
(twice) . an error code is displayed.
Refer to the next page to solve the problem.
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2
Press (>>) twice. T r a n sm i t T e s t
Fa i l ed : 12345

3
Press to select "EVENT MAIL", Error code
and press the key.

6
Press the key several times to

4
Press (>>) . end the setting.
• "TRANSMIT TEST" will be selected.

• The sent result of the test e-mail is the result of e-mail sending process performed by this machine to the e-mail server.
It does not indicate that the e-mail was received at the address.
• If the spam e-mail filter etc. has been set in the terminal in which e-mails are received, even if "Sending has been com-
1
pleted" is displayed, the e-mail cannot be received in some cases.
• If sending test e-mail has failed, the error code below is displayed.
• If the error cannot be solved, try again after a while.
• For the server setting etc., contact with the network administrator or the provider.

Error code Possible cause Remedy

• Check that the machine is connected to the network.
10 Network connection error • Check that the machine IP address is correct.
• Check that the machine is in the environment where DNS is
available.
2
20 No valid e-mail address. • Enter the correct e-mail address.

11003 • Check the POP server address.

The POP server cannot be found.
11004 Or cannot access DNS server.
11021 Cannot connect with the POP server.
12010
An error returns from the POP server.
13000 The POP authentication has failed.
• Check that the machine is in the environment where DNS is
available.
• Check the POP server setting.
• Check the firewall setting.
3
• Check the POP server setting.
• Check the user name and the password.
• Check the APOP setting.
• Confirm the authentication method.

10013 The SMTP server cannot be found. • Check the SMTP server address.
• Check that the machine is in the environment where DNS is
10014 Or cannot access DNS server.
available.
• Check the SMTP server setting.
10021 Cannot connect with the SMTP server. • Check the SMTP port number.

4
• Check the firewall setting.
10 • Check the SMTP server setting.
An error returns from the SMTP
11 • Cannot communicate with a server that requires mandatory
server.
20 Or, there was no response.
SSL communication.
21 • Check protocol filter settings.
• Check that the e-mail address supporting the account entered
12 It is invalid sender address. in the user name/ the password is set in SENDER
ADDRESS.
• Check the e-mail address.

5
• Even if there is a mistake in the e-mail address, this error can-
The e-mail address cannot be found. not be detected in some cases.
13
Or, it is invalid sender address. • Check that the e-mail address supporting the account entered
in the user name/ the password is set in SENDER
ADDRESS.
22000 • Confirm the authentication method.
SMTP authentication error
22008
23 • Check the user name and the password.
24 The SMTP authentication has failed.
25
"" is the error code returned from the e-mail server.
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Initializing the Settings

You can return the setting of "SETUP", "MAINTENANCE"
and "MACHINE SETUP" to the original status.

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(twice) .
• The MACHINE SETUP MENU appears.

2
Press (<<).

3
Press to select "RESET", and
press the key.

4
Press the key.
• The already configured settings are initialized.

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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About NOZZLE CHECK MENU

Set operations concerning the nozzle missing detection function.

LOCAL

width:1340mm

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE

CLEANING

Press this to switch to the

Press this to select next screen.
INFORMATION MENU, or to Use these to select a
switch to the previous screen. setting item.

Press this to confirm a

setting, etc.

1
 NCU MENUs at-a-glance

LOCAL MENU
SETUP >

2
width:1340mm MAINTENANCE >
MACHINE SETTUP >
NOZZLE CHECK >
INFORMATION >
MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE
three << >>
CLEANING
times

NOZZLE CHECK
Printing Check
NOZZLE RECOVERY OFF
OFF
3
Judgement Condition >

INFORMATION MENU table 4

Function name Set value Default Description
Printing Check Set this when you want to conduct nozzle check at the
ON/OFF OFF
( P.3-25) beginning of online printing.
(ON) Check LENGTH 0.1 to 50.0 m 30.0m Conducts nozzle check at each set length.
Interval FILE 1 to 100 30 files Conducts nozzle check at each set number of files. *1

5
OFF/ SOFT/
CLEANING SOFT Sets the type of cleaning performed during recovery work.
NORMAL/ HARD
Action
RETRY
0 to 3 0 Repeats the retry operation for the set number of times.
COUNT
NOZZLE RECOVERY ( P.3-
ON/OFF OFF Set this when you want to conduct automatic nozzle recovery.
25)
Sets how many missing nozzles are detected for "Nozzle
Judgment Condition ( P.3-25) 1 to 64 1 Missing" judgment to be made according to each color.
(Maximum 16 per 1 nozzle line) *2

6
*1. When the set length is reached during printing, nozzle check is conducted at the start of the next printing.
*2. Depending on the print conditions, nozzle recovery is not applied in some cases.

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Printing Check Flow

Nozzle check is conducted according to the following flow at the start of printing.

• Turn the "Printing Check" setting ON to be enabled.

• Only perform RETRY COUNT and Printing Check settings when the settings are enabled.

1 Nozzle check  Judgment Detects missing nozzles.

2 Recovery operation 
Nozzle check  Judgment
If more missing nozzles than "Judgment
Condition" are detected after the nozzle check,
cleaning is performed and nozzle check is
conducted again.

3 Retry  Judgment If more missing nozzles than "Judgment Condition"

are detected after the recovery operation, the
recovery operation is conducted again.
• If the "RETRY COUNT" setting is configured to 1 or more,
this becomes effective.

4 Printing Check  Judgment Nozzle recovery is automatically conducted

following nozzle check and recovery operation.
• Turn the "Printing Check" setting ON to be enabled.

5 Nozzle missing judgment If more missing nozzles than "Judgment

Condition" are eventually detected, continued
printing will be deemed impossible and printing
will stop.

Printing Operations at "Nozzle Missing" Judgment and Error Occurrence

 When judged to be "Nozzle Missing" Printing is stopped.

 When error occurs during nozzle check Printing is stopped and "Printing Check" is automatically
turned OFF. After recovering from the error, set "Printing
Check" once again.

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Setting of the Printing Check Setting of the NOZZLE RECOVERY

Select ON when you want to conduct nozzle check at the Set this if you want to conduct automatic nozzle recovery
start of online printing. when nozzle missing is detected.

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
(three times) .
(three times) .
• The NOZZLE CHECK MENU appears.
• The NOZZLE CHECK MENU appears.

2
Press to select "NOZZLE
2
Select "Printing Check", and then press
RECOVERY", and press the key.
the key.

3
Press to select ON/OFF, and
3
Press to select ON, and press the
press the key.
key.
• The "Check Interval" setting screen will be
4
When you are finished setting "NOZZLE
displayed.
RECOVERY", press the key
• Select "OFF" to not set nozzle check. Proceed to

1
the Step 11.
several times.

4
Press the key.

5
Press to select a setting item,
and press the key.
• Select the nozzle check interval from "LENGTH" Setting of the Judgment Condition
or "FILE".

2
Set the conditions for judging nozzle missing.
LENGTH: Nozzle check is conducted when the
printed length reaches the set length.
1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU)
FILE: Nozzle check is conducted when the
(three times) .
number of printed files reaches the set
number. • The NOZZLE CHECK MENU appears.

6
Press to select a setting, and
2
Press to select "Judgment
press the key. Condition", and press the key.
• The set value will differ according to the setting

3 3
selected in Step 5. Press the key to select a color.
LENGTH: 0.1 to 30.0 m
FILE: 1 to 100 files • The type of color changes depending on
the ink set.

7
Press the key twice.

4
Press to set the number of
• The "Action" setting screen appears. nozzles for judgment, and press the
key.
8
Press and then press the
key.

5
When you are finished setting "Judgment

4
• "CLEANING TYPE" will be selected.
Condition", press the key
several times.
9
Press to select a cleaning time,
and press the key.
Setting value: OFF/SOFT/ NORMAL/ HARD

10
Press to select a retry count, and
press the key.
Setting value: 0 to 3

11
When you are finished setting "Printing
Check", press the key several
5
times.

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About INFORMATION MENU

The information of this machine can be confirmed.
The following items can be confirmed as machine information.

LOCAL

width:1340mm

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE

CLEANING

Press this to switch to the

Press this to select next screen.
INFORMATION MENU, or Use these to select a
to switch to the previous setting item.
screen.
Press this to confirm a
setting, etc.

LOCAL MENU
SETUP >
width:1340mm MAINTENANCE >
MACHINE SETUP >
NOZZLE CHECK >
INFORMATION >
MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE
four
CLEANING
times

INFORMATION
USAGE >
VERSION >
INK REPLACE REPORT >
ERROR HISTORY >
LIST >

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INFORMATION MENU table

Item Meaning
WIPING This displays how many wipings have been done.
This displays how much waste ink has built up in the waste ink tank, as a rough
WASTE TANK
percentage of the tank capacity.

USAGE PRINT LENGTH This displays the total length of the printing done to date.
PRINT AREA This displays the total area of the printing done to date.
USE TIME This displays the total time for which the machine has been used to date.
UV LAMP This displays the total time of UV irradiation.
VERSION This displays the version information of this machine.
LIST This allows you to print the settings of this machine.
Ink REPL. Report This prints ink history of this machine.
This displays a history of errors and warnings that have occurred to date.

1
ERROR HISTORY When you press [][], the date of occurrence (year/month/day/hour/minute) and the
error/warning information are displayed alternately in the order of occurrence.

Displaying the Information

1
In LOCAL mode, press (MENU) (four times) .

2
• The information menu appears.

2
Press to select the information you want to view.
• Refer to the "INFORMATION MENU", and select the information to be displayed.

3
Press the key.
• If you selected [LIST] in step 2, the machine's settings will be printed.

4
When you are finished displaying information, press the key several times.
3
• To reset the use count of the wiper, press the [FUNC2] key. When you press the [ENTER] key, the number of wipings is
reset.
• You can reset the use counts by pressing the [FUNC1] or [FUNC2] key while “WIPING information” or “WASTE TANK
information” is displayed in USAGE as follows:
[FUNC2]: Resets the used count for "WIPING".

4
[FUNC1]: Resets the used count for "WASTE TANK".

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 OTHER EVENT INFORMATION

Displaying the machine's information Displays the Detected media width, Head
(LOCAL guidance) height, Machine serial number, firmware
version, command version, and LAN
connection status.

1
Press the key in LOCAL
• The subsequent information is displayed every INFORMATION
time the [ENTER] key is pressed. MEDIA WIDTH 1610mm
HEAD HEIGHT LOW
 INK INFORMATION SERIAL No. xxxxxxxx
Displays the ink type, ink remaining amount, UCJV300-160 V1.3.0
and ink errors. MRL-V V1.30

LUS170
1. 100％ No error
2. 100％ No error INFORMATION
LAN Status 1000Mbyte
3. 100％ No error
4. 100％ No error

LUS170
1. 100％ No error
 NOZZLE CHECK
2. 100％ No error Displays the number of defective nozzles for
3. 100％ No error each color that is detected by nozzle check.

4. 0％ INK END
NOZZLE CHECK
C 0
 WARNING INFORMATION M 0
Displays all warnings that occur. This screen Y 0
is displayed if any warning occurs. K 0

WARNING EVENT
！MEDIA UNDETECTED

2
Press the or key
several times to return to LOCAL

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This chapter
describes about cutting function.
Cut Out Data with Register Mark ................... 4-2
The Flow of Cutting out the Registered
Data............................................................. 4-2
Enter register mark detection mode ............ 4-2
Precautions for inputting data with register
marks .......................................................... 4-2
Settings for Detecting register marks .......... 4-5
ID Cut .......................................................... 4-6
About CUTTING MENU ............................... 4-11
Cutting MENU table .................................. 4-12
Setting the CUT MODE................................ 4-13
Perform Multiple Cuttings (Copy function) ... 4-13
Chapter 4
Cutting Function
SETUP SUB MENU .....................................4-14
Make the media without uncut area
(OVER CUT function) ................................ 4-15
Other SETUP SUB MENU......................... 4-15
SETUP RESET.......................................... 4-16
Maintenance Function..................................4-17
Maintenance of Mark Sensor..................... 4-17
Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the
Cause of Cutting Error. .............................. 4-19
Cutting a Medium into Multiple Pieces with
a Certain Length ........................................ 4-19
Cutting out Data without Register Marks
(PC ORIGIN OFFSET) .............................. 4-20
Setting the Scale Adjust............................. 4-21
 Chapter 4 Cutting Function

Cut Out Data with Reg- Enter register mark detection mode
ister Mark
1
Press (TEST CUT) in LOCAL.
Create register marks on an output image that you want to
make a seal, and the machine detects them to cut them
2
Press to select “MARK
out.
DETECTION”, and press the key.
There are the following three types of register marks.
• The machine enters register mark detection
register mark: Type 1 mode.

• When register detection is set to OFF, the machine

doesn’t enter register mark detection mode.
( P.4-5)
• While various functions are being set, data entry
may be canceled and the machine may go back to
the previous setting item.
register mark: Type 2
Precautions for inputting data with
register marks
There are some limitations to preparing data with register
marks.
In order to make full use of this function, read the following
instructions carefully to correctly prepare data with
register mark: Zero Margin register marks.

• The register mark described here is intended to

detect the sheet inclination and the lengths along
the X and Y axes. It is not a mark for trimming.

Size of register marks

• Use the TP4 when performing trapezium compen-
sation to correct the uneven sheet feeding rate
caused by the difference in the diameter between
the right and left grit rollers. If the trapezium com-
pensation is to be omitted, there is no need to set
the TP4. In that case, however, cutting distortion
will increase.
In addition, for the length of one the side of the register
mark compared to the data, refer to "Size of and distance
between register marks" ( P.4-4).
Make sure that the line width of the register mark is larger
than 1/10 the length of register mark.

The Flow of Cutting out the Regis- 4~40mm

tered Data
0.5~2.0mm

Add register marks to the There are some

image that you want to make a conditions for creating
seal, and print it on a sheet. register marks.
See pages P.4-2
through P.4-4.

Set the printed sheet in the Refer to P.2-4 to set

machine. the sheet.

Send the cut-target image from In case it is not

the computer for cutting. successfully cut,
• Check the register
mark sensor.
• Check the position
of the Light Pointer.

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Area where register marks and designs
can be arranged
The placeable range for the register mark and the image
is as follows.
• Set the start position of the register mark at 100 mm or more
from the media front end.
• Set the end position of the register mark at 110 mm or more
from the media rear end.
• When the data is copied by using RasterLink, make sure to
leave a space of 210 mm or larger at the tail end of the sheet.
Mark Shape: Type 1
No-plotting area around the register
marks
The area around a register mark (from the mark origin to
the mark size area) is a non-plotting area. There must be
no data plotted and no stains in this area; otherwise, the
origin may be detected incorrectly or a mark read error
could occur.
• If the mark origin is detected incorrectly, cutting will
be performed in the wrong area.
Mark length

Rear register mark: Type 1

Area where cutting is permitted
Available cutting area 110mm or 210mm more
Between 50mm to
3000 mm

No-plotting area Mark Mark Origin

register mark: Type 2

20 mm or more
50 mm or more

5mm or more 5mm or more

Front

Mark Shape: Type 2

Mark length
Rear
Area where cutting is permitted No-plotting area
110mm or 210mm +
Available cutting area (register mark length / 2) or
more Incorrect detection example 1
When there is a line outside the register marks
Between 50mm to

4
3000 mm

Mark Origin

20 mm+ (register mark

50 mm or more Mark origin detected
length / 2) or more
incorrectly

2
5mm or more 5mm or more No-plotting
area
Front
Incorrect detection example 2
When the distance between register marks (TP2 and TP1
or TP4 and TP2) is smaller than the mark length (for Type
2)

2
Space larger
Space larger
than the mark
length than the mark
length

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Size of and distance between register
marks
The size (Y) of a register mark suited for the distance (X)
between the marks is as shown below.
If the mark size (Y) is too small relative to the distance (X),
the marks may not be detected correctly. Be sure to
prepare appropriately sized register marks.
Recommended size of the area defined
with a set of four register marks
It is recommended that the size of the area defined with a
set of four register marks is in the range of A4 size (210
mm x 297 mm) to A3 size (297 mm x 420 mm).

A4 size (210mm
x 297mm) to A3
size (297mm x
420mm)

When printing register marks

continuously
X 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 2000 max. 2001 min.
Y 5 to 40 8 to 40 15 to 40 25 to 40 35 to 40 When printing register marks continuously, set one side of
the register mark to 8 mm. If 8 mm or shorter register
Units (mm)
marks are detected continuously, glitches might occur in
the machine.
Distance between register marks for
copied designs
For Type 1 register marks, the distance between the
8 mm or more
marks must be no shorter than two times the mark length
and no longer than 1000 mm. For Type 2 register marks,
the distance between the marks must be no shorter than
the mark length and no longer than 1000 mm.

register mark: Type 1

Mark color
Marks must be printed in black against a white
background.
register marks will not be detected correctly if the
Distance between register background is not white or the marks are not black.
marks =
Between mark length (X)
x2 and 1000 mm

register mark: Type 2

Blurred marks
If a mark is blurred, the mark origin might be detected
incorrectly, thus resulting in deviated cutting.
Distance between
register marks =
Between mark length
(X) and 1000 mm

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Notes for combined of printing & cutting Setting items for detecting register
marks
When using the attached application software to perform
the combined operation of print & cut, be careful with the There are the following seven setting items for register
following: mark detection.

(1) When performing combined of printing & cutting (1) MARK DETECT
with the attached application software to this Setting Value Description
machine (RasterLink / FineCut), the following set The register marks can be detected if this is set
contents will follow the instruction of the ON/OFF
to ON.
software side. Note that the contents set in this
machine will be invalid.
(2) FORM
• Mark length Select either one of the following types of register
• Mark shape marks.

(2) For the combined operation of print & cut
without register marks, you can perform print &
cut using the take-up device, but it might be
misaligned.
• Other than the above conditions, there is a possi-
bility of the cutting line being misaligned depend-
Setting Value
ing on the printing data size. Therefore, it is also
recommended to perform the operation with data
which has register marks for combined printing &
cutting.
• Use the copy function of cutting software, in the
case of continuous cut, select the register mark of
Zero margin, and you will be able to place no mar-
gin between the register marks.
To eliminate the margin between the register
marks to cut efficiently, we recommend using the
"Zero Margin" mark shape.
Description
Type 1

Settings for Detecting register marks

Type 2
When you want to cut the data with register marks, you
must set the following without fail.

1
Press the (MENU) (>>)
key in LOCAL.
• The cutting MENU will be displayed. Zero margin

2
Press to select “MARK

4
DETECTION”, and press the key.

3
Press to select the setting item, (3) SIZE Length of one
and press the key. Set the length of one side of the
register mark.
• Refer to "Setting items for detecting register
Setting value: 5~40mm
marks" ( P.4-5).

4
Press to select the “CUT MODE”,

2
and then press the key.
• Setting value: Standard, High Speed, High Quality

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

• You can set the register mark detection without

2
pressing [FUNC1] (MENU) from LOCAL.
(1) Press the [SEL] key twice in LOCAL to
display "TEST CUT".
(2) Press [FUNC2] (TEST CUT).
(3) Press [ ▲ ][ ▼ ] to select [MARK DETECT]
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.
• After this, go to step 3 of "Settings for Detecting
register marks".

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(4) OFFSET X / OFFSET Y

Generally the origin will be set at the position shown ID Cut
below.
It is a function that can cut automatically according to the
However, depending on your application and the work
ID information simply by detecting the ID-contained data.
to be cut, the cutting position may be misaligned in the
It is not necessary to output the cut data again after
same direction. In this case, the location of the origin
printing the data.
can be corrected.
For details, refer to "ID Cut Guide".
Mark: Type 1 Mark: Type 2
Plus X direction Origin Plus X direction
Print data
If you cut the media rotated by 90, 180, or 270 degrees,
Origin set the media margins to the following values at rotated
Plus Y Plus Y conditions.
direction direction • Front end : 20 mm or more
• Left and right ends : 15 mm or more
Setting Value Description • Rear end : 110 mm or more
Use this to shift the origin position in the X 210 mm or more (if a register mark copy
± 15.00 mm *1
has been made)
direction or Y direction.
*1: The data whose register mark copy has been made more than one
• If the origin is located out of the available cutting by RasterLink.
area, “ERR37 MARK ORG” will be displayed. In
this case, write the register marks in the area
1
Set the media.
closer to the center of the media.

(5) DETECT END KEY START

2
Check if the print start position (the origin )
Setting Value Description is set at 110 mm or more from the media
If this is ON, you will be able to detect crop front end, and 15 mm or more from the
ON/OFF
marks with the [END] key. media right end.
• When set to ON, the cutter head moves when the • Make sure that the width of the media is equal to
power is turned off. or larger than [Entire image width (including the
register mark) + right 15 mm + left 15 mm].
• If any of the front / left / right margin is insufficient,
(6) SENSOR LEVEL the media end may be mistaken as the register
mark, which may cause the register mark
Setting Value Description detection to start earlier.
The bigger the numerical value is, the higher
the sensitivity of the register mark sensor (1) Press the jog key in the local state. Move the
becomes. If register marks are not detected, luminous point of the LED pointer so that the
1 to 7
increase the sensitivity. If register marks are
print start position is 100 mm or more from
detected by mistake, lower the sensitivity.
Generally, use it with the setting value of “4”.
the media front end, and 15 mm or more
from the right end.
(2) Press the [ENTER] key.
• The print start position is changed.
(7) MARK FILL UP

3
Check if the print end position is set at 110
Setting Value Description
mm or 210 mm (if the mark copy has been
Make the setting to “ON” when using the “Fill
around the register mark” function of the RIP
made) from the media rear end.
ON/OFF software to detect the printed register mark. • Make sure that the length of the media is equal to
Use a register mark size of 10 mm or more or larger than [Entire image length (including the
when filling in around the register mark. register mark) + 100 mm + 110 mm or 210 mm(if
the mark copy has been made)].

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Mark Shape: Type 1

(Outer register mark)]

Rear
Effective cut range
Patterns placeable range 110 or 210 mm or more

70mm to 3000 mm

70 mm or more 110 mm or more

15 mm or more 15 mm or more
Front

Mark Shape: Type 2

(Inner register mark)]

Rear
Effective cut range 100 mm or 210 mm +
Patterns placeable range (half the length of the
register mark) or more
mark to 3000mm
70mm + register

110 mm + (half the length

70 mm or more of the register mark) or
more

15 mm or more
Front
15 mm or more
4
4
In the local state, press the
( key ).
• This switches to the remote state.

5
Print data. 2

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Setting of Detecting the Registration Marks

1
Press the (MENU) (>>) keys in LOCAL

2
Press to select “CUTTING”, and then press the key

3
Select “MARK DETECT”, and then press the key.

4
Press the key.

5
Press to make settings for the following items, and then press the key

Item Value Set value

You can configure various settings for the register mark
DETECT AREA -
operation.
Configure the detection width for the scanning direction. The
register mark is detected while scanning is performed
DEFAULT, bidirectionally at the set detection width.
0 cm, • DEFAULT: The register mark is detected at half the
SCAN DIR. media width.
5 cm to the
• 0 cm: The register mark is detected only in
machine width
the feed (media feed) direction.
• 5 cm to the machine width: The register mark is detected with the
set width.
FEED DIR. 10 cm to 50 cm Set the detection distance in the feed (media feed) direction.
OFFSET X 0 cm to 100 cm Set the Detection start position after the ID Cut.

About [DETECT AREA].

• SCAN DIRECTION, FEED DIRECTION, OFFSET X are as following.
[Rear]

FEED
DIRECTION

Scan path for Auto MARK DETECT

Detection start position OFFSET X

SCAN DEIRECTION
The ID Cut end
position for the
data
immediately
before

[Front]

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ID Cutting

1
Set the printed media.
• Roll media: 「Setting a Roll Media」( P.2-11)
• Leaf media:「Setting Leaf Media」( P.2-15)

2
Detect the register mark
(1) Press the in LOCAL.
(2) Press [] []key to select [MARK DETECTION], and press the key.
• This switches to the mark detection mode.
(3) Press the [] [] [] [] keys to move the luminous point of the LED pointer to the center of the register
mark.

Mark Shape: Type 1 Mark Shape: Type 2

(4) Press the key.

• The register mark is detected.
• The printer is in remote mode.

3
The cut data is automatically received and cut.
• After the ID Cut, the next register mark will be automatically detected.

• You can set the area for MARK DETECT in the Mark detect area settings.

4
If you have multiple pieces of data, [Auto detection -> ID Cut ] is repeated until all pieces of data
are finished.
• If you print multiple register marks and perform ID Cut, set the same shape and size for all the register marks. If any of the
register marks has a different size or shape, the ID Cut is canceled.
4
Because the shape of the register mark is different,
an error occurs and the ID Cut is canceled.
Mark Shape: Type2

2
Cutting direction
Mark Shape: Type1

Mark Shape: Type1

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• When there are multiple types of data, the register mark's auto detection direction is set to FEED (media feed)
direction.

3. The next register

4. Copied data, so it mark will be
is cut automatically. automatically
detected.

Scan path for

Manual MARK
DETECT

2. Use COPY to
perform cutting
automatically. Feed (media feed)
direction.

1. Detects the register

Scanning direction
marks manually.

• You cannot detect register marks automatically in the scan direction. When the data is laid out in the scan direction, detect
the register marks manually.

3. Registration marks cannot be

detected because there is no data.
Scan path for Manual MARK
DETECT

2. Use COPY to perform

cutting automatically.

Feed (media feed) direction.

Scanning direction 1. Detects the register

marks manually.

The register mark is not

automatically detected. Detect
the register mark manually.

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About CUTTING MENU

In the cutting menu, you can configure a variety of settings regarding cutting functions.

LOCAL

width:1340mm

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE

CLEANING

Press this to switch to the

next screen.
Press this to select SETUP
MENU, or to switch to the Use these to select a setting
previous screen. item.
Press this to confirm a
setting, etc..

 Cutting MENUs at-a-glance

LOCAL MENU
Cutting >
width:1340mm

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE << >>

CLEANING

Cutting Cutting

4
TP DETECT > MAINTENANCE >
CUT MODE NORMAL
COPY >
TOOL CHANGE >
SETUP SUB MENU >
<< >> << >>

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Cutting MENU table

• For each setting item below, you can set it so that the machine may operate according to the value specified when you
printed from your RIP software in the connected host PC.
• When you operate the machine according to the contents specified with the RIP software, set each item to “Host” when
registering this machine type. When you set it other than “Host”, the machine operates according to the machine setting.
• For the specifying method with the RIP software, refer to the operation manual of the RIP software.

Function name Description

MARK DETECT
FORM
SIZE
OFFSET X
When you cut the data with register marks, you must set
TP DETECT ( P.4-5) OFFSET Y
without fail.
DETECT END KEY START
SENSOR LEVEL
MARK FILL UP
DETECT AREA
CUT MODE ( P.4-13) This is to set the cutting quality.
This function performs cutting for the received data on two or
COPY ( P.4-13)
more sheets.
Tool Change( P.2-24, P.2-24) You select this function when you replace the tool.
This is to set the speed of sheet and carriage movement when
the tool is up.
UP SPEED ( P.4-15)
Setting the speed lower makes the sheet misalignment
reduced at the time of long sheet feeding.
The blade edge is made to turn to a specific direction before
DUMMY CUT ( P.4-15)
starting cutting, which allows dummy cutting.
SHEET TYPE ( P.4-15) This is to set the types of sheet according to the sheet you use.
This is used to expand the value in such a case as when the
ADJ PRS OFFSET ( P.4-15)
SETUP SUB MENU beginning and end part of the cut are left cut.
Set the strength of the vacuum fan at cutting.
Vacuum fan
Please use "weak" normally.
By over lapping the start point and the end point arbitrarily, you
OVER CUT ( P.4-15)
can make the media without uncut area.
If the cut line bends, set it to "SLOW".
Curve mode Although the cutting speed decreases, it is possible to prevent
a bent.
RESET SETTING ( P.4-16) Reset the setting values to the initial state.
MARK sensor ( P.4-17) This is for adjusting the register mark sensor.
In case that normal data cutting cannot be performed etc.,
SAMPLE CUT ( P.4-19) perform cutting with the sample stored in this machine to find
out the cause of cutting error.
MAINTENANCE
AUTO MEDIA CUT( P.4-19) Cutting a medium into multiple pieces with a certain length.
When printing and cutting without register marks, adjustment is
SCALE ADJUST( P.4-21) performed if the misalignment in the scanning direction occurs
between the left and right edges of the media.

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Setting the CUT MODE Perform Multiple Cut-

This is to set the cutting quality. tings (Copy function)
There are the following three types for cut mode.
This function performs cutting for the received data on two
Setting Value Description or more sheets. (Max. 999 sheets)
Standard This is a regular cutting mode.
This is used to perform cutting in a short time. Origin position at the
High speed end of multiple cuts.
(It is not appropriate for heavy media.)
This is a cutting mode used to give priority to
High quality COPY
cutting quality.
INTERVAL
• Select “QUALITY” in any of the following cases:
• Characters whose sizes are 10 mm or less are to Origin position when
be cut performing multiple
• Picture patterns or characters that have many cuts
sharp corners are to be cut Feed direction
• Minute cutting is to be performed However, the
edges of finished patterns may be rugged if the Scan direction
data sent from the host computer is too compli-
cated. In such a case, select “HIGHspd” for • You can perform the multiple-sheet cutting for the data saved
smooth finish. in the reception buffer of this machine.
• The receiving buffer can save only one data.
• With “QUALITY”, the cutting speed is limited to 20 • When a new data is received, the data that has been saved is
cm/s. overwritten by it.
(You cannot perform multiple cuttings by specifying the data
that was received before.)

1
Press the (MENU) (>>)
key in LOCAL.
1
Press the (MENU) (>>)
• The cutting MENU will be displayed. key in LOCAL.
• The cutting MENU will be displayed.
2
Press to select the "CUT MODE",
and press the key.
2
Press to select "COPY", and
press the key.
3
Press to select the setting item,
and press the key.

3
Press to select the number of
• Setting value: Standard, High Speed, High Quality cuttings (1 to 999), and press the
key.
4
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

4
Press to select the interval of
figures to be cut (0 to 30 mm), and press
the key.

• If the multiple sheet cutting is executed immedi-

4
ately after cutting in the remote mode, cutting
(plotting) will be overlapped. To avoid this trouble,
be sure to set the new origin.
• While the machine is executing the multiple sheet
cutting, it ignores data sent from the computer.

2
• To send two or more pieces of data from the com-
puter to the machine, the data has to be sent while
providing an interval of 5 seconds or more
between any two pieces of data. If two pieces of
data are sent from the computer to the machine
within 5 seconds, the two pieces of data will be
subjected to the multiple sheet cutting. The
machine performs cutting for divided cutting data
by the specified number of sheets without dividing

2
the data. If any error is displayed, refer to “Error
messages” ( P.6-7).
• If there is the origin renewal command in cutting
data, you cannot perform copy function.
When you use FineCut, the default value of Origin
Renewal is “ON”. If you perform [No. COPIES],
uncheck the checkbox. (Refer to FineCut OPERA-
TION MANUAL Chapter5 “Setting Head Position
after Plotting”)

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SETUP SUB MENU

The SETUP SUB MENU offer convenient functions that
you can use in cutting.
The following items are available in the sub menus.

Function name Description

This is to set the speed of sheet and
carriage movement when the tool is up.
UP SPEED
Setting the speed lower makes the sheet
( P.4-15)
misalignment reduced at the time of long
sheet feeding.
The blade edge is made to turn to a
DUMMY CUT
specific direction before starting cutting,
( P.4-15)
which allows dummy cutting.
Set this according to the weight of the
SHEET TYPE media you have set. When this is set to
( P.4-15) "HEAVY", the maximum cutting speed is
set low.
This is used to expand the value in such
ADJ PRS OFFSET
a case as when the beginning and end
( P.4-15)
part of the cut are left cut.
Set the strength of the vacuum fan at
Vacuum fan cutting.
Please use "weak" normally.
By over lapping the start point and the
OVER CUT
end point arbitrarily, you can make the
( P.4-15)
media without uncut area.
If the cut line bends, set it to "SLOW".
Curve mode Although the cutting speed decreases, it
is possible to prevent a bent.
SETUP RESET Reset the setting values to the initial
( P.4-16) state.

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Make the media without uncut area (OVER CUT function)

By over lapping the start point and the end point arbitrarily, you can make OVER CUT : OFF
the media without uncut area.
Specify the OVER CUT function (valid/invalid) and the length of the
OVER CUT. If the length of the OVER CUT is set, when cut starts, cut will
be performed from the position to the front by the specified length and the
tool will move up going too far at the end.
Additionally, you can enable the corner cut function to perform overcutting
of corners other than the start and end points. OVER CUT : 1.0mm

• Setting proper OVER CUT

OVER CUT
can reduce uncut area of part
start and end point of a
media easy to bend. If too
Corner cut
large value is set, the result part
may have a rupture.

1 4
Press the (MENU) (>>) Press to select the setting item
key in LOCAL. and press the key.
• The cutting MENU will be displayed. • Set value: OFF/ 0.1 to 1.0 m (in 0.1 mm
increment)
2
Press to select the "SETUP SUB
• When you press the [ENTER] key, the setting for
MENU", and press the key.
“CORNER CUT” setting will be displayed.

5
Press to select ON/OFF, and
3
Press to select "OVER CUT", and
press the key. press the key.

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

Other SETUP SUB MENU

How to set other convenient functions is explained below. Change the settings according to the types of use.

1 4
Press the (MENU) (>>) and press the key.
key in LOCAL.
• The cutting MENU will be displayed.

5 4
Press to select a set value.

2
Press to select the "SETUP SUB • See "List of Settings" to select one.
MENU", and press the key.

6
and press the key.

3
Press several times, and select an
item to set.

7
Press the key several times to
• See "List of Settings" to select one. end the setting.

• The setting values are kept in memory even when

the power is turned off.
2
List of Settings
The setting is as follows when purchasing:
Function name Description Setting Value *1

2
This is to set the speed of sheet and carriage movement when the tool is up.
Setting the UP SPEED Setting the speed lower makes the sheet misalignment reduced at the 5,10,20,30, AUTO (cm/s)
time of long sheet feeding.
Setting the DUMMY CUT ( P.4-16) The operation of dummy cutting is set. OFF / ON
SHEET TYPE *2 This is to set the types of sheet according to the sheet you use. Standard / Heavy
Setting the ADJ-PRS OFFSET This is used to expand the value in such a case as when the
0~3~7
( P.4-16) beginning and end part of the cut are left cut.
If the cut line bends, set it to "SLOW".
Curve mode SLOW / FAST
Although the cutting speed decreases, it is possible to prevent a bent.
*1. The underlined values are set at purchase.
*2. If you set “Heavy” for the media setting, the cutting speed will be limited to 20 cm/s.

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About Dummy Cutting

SETUP RESET
This is performed after detecting the media or when Reset the setting values to the initial state.
changing the tool type in front of the pinch roller which is

1
near the both ends from the position of the cutter unit is Press the (MENU) (>>)
placed presently. key in LOCAL.
Set the dummy cutting function to OFF when you do not
want to damage the media in cutting cut-out characters. • The cutting MENU will be displayed.

2
Press to select the "SETUP SUB
MENU", and press the key.

Pinch roller

3
Press (>>), and press twice.
• “SETUP RESET” will be selected.

4
Dummy cut Press the key.
• The already configured settings are initialized.

5
• When “PEN” is selected for the tool condition, the Press the key several times to
dummy cutting cannot be set. end the setting.
• The default of the dummy cutting function is ON.
When you have set the dummy cutting function to
OFF, perform test cutting ( P.2-28) to adjust the
cutter blade orientation before cutting.

About Pressure Correction Offset (ADJ-

PRS OFFSET)

Some part of a media is left uncut because the pressure

applied when the cutter blade touches the media is weak.
When an optional eccentric blade is used, some part of a
media to be cut with the blade's angle being 120 degrees
or less may be left uncut.

This is because the corners are cut with a low pressure

(about 5 g) automatically applied so that the media does
not turn up. Some part of a media may be left uncut
because the blade edge does not rotate smoothly in its
moving direction with the cutting pressure being low. In
such a case, configure the setting for the pressure to be
increased when the corners are cut.

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Maintenance Function
1
Press the (MENU) (>>)
key.
This section gathers together the functions for checking/
• The cutting MENU will be displayed.
adjusting the cutting accuracy when cutting does not go
normally.
2
Press (>>).

Function name Description

3
MARK sensor This is for adjusting the register mark Press to select
( P.4-17) sensor. "MAINTENANCE", and press the
In case that normal data cutting key.
cannot be performed etc., perform
SAMPLE CUT
cutting with the sample stored in this

4
( P.4-19)
machine to find out the cause of
Press to select "MARK
cutting error. SENSOR", and press the key.
AUTO MEDIA CUT Cutting a medium into multiple pieces

5
( P.4-19) with a certain length. Press to select "SENSOR
PC ORIGIN OFFSET Adjust the misalignment between the CHECK", and press the key.
( P.4-20) print origin and the cutting origin.

6
When printing and cutting without Press to move LED
register marks, adjustment is pointer to register mark detection position
SCALE ADJUST
performed if the misalignment in the
( P.4-20) • Perform register mark detection at a position 1mm
scanning direction occurs between the
or more away from the register mark.
left and right edges of the media.
1mm or more
Maintenance of Mark Sensor Mark detection
position
If cutting does not go normally, check the items below.
In register mark sensor maintenance, you can carry out
maintenance of the following items.
Mark shape Mark shape
Item Description : Type 1 : Type 2
SENSOR CHECK checking the sensor for the register
( P.4-17) mark detection.
If the cutter unit fails to recognize any

7
register mark properly, the possible
Select the length of the register mark and
POINTER OFFSET cause is an error in the positional shape of the register mark detection.
( P.4-18) relationship between the mark sensor • For details on setting the [SIZE] and [FORM],
and the light pointer. In this case,
refer to the ”Settings for Detecting register
correct the position of the light pointer.
marks”. ( P.4-5)

Check the sensor for the register mark

detection
8
Press the
mark detection.
(
to perform register

"Detect operation")
4
Prepare the media on which the register mark is printed.
• If you move the head and sheet manually, you
cannot perform the right response check. Be sure

2
to perform it via the following operations.
• For conditions of already printed register marks,
refer to "Precautions for inputting data with register
marks" ( P.4-2).
• The setting values are kept in memory even when
the power is turned off.
• The settings performed here for shape of the
register mark and length of the register mark are
reflected in the settings of “MARK DETECT”.

2
( P.4-5)
• The detection speed selected here will be used in
the register mark detection operations that are
executed from here on.
• The pointer offset value selected by this operation
is not initialized by SETUP RESET operation.

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 Detect operation Correct the light pointer position

If the machine fails to recognize any register mark

properly, the possible cause is an error in the positional
relationship between the MARK sensor and the light
pointer. In this case, adjust the position of the light pointer.

1
Install a pen in the tool holder

2
Load the copy paper.
Minus
direction

Plus direction

Mark length

Scan in the Y direction

3
Press the (MENU) (>>)
Plus Minus
direction direction key in LOCAL.
• The cutting MENU will be displayed.

4
Press (>>).

5
Press to select
"MAINTENANCE", and press the
key.
Scan in the X direction

6
Press to select "MARK
SENSOR", and press the key.
1
Scan in the X direction (plus direction) to
detect the line.

7
Press to select "POINTER OFS",
• The buzzer sounds when the line is detected. If
the line is not detected, the buzzer does not
sound.

8
Press the key.

2
Scan in the X direction (minus direction) to • A 10 mm by 10 mm cross pattern will be cut.
detect the line. • The light pointer turns on and moves to the center
of the cross pattern.

3
Scan in the Y direction (plus direction) to
9
Press to adjust the light
detect the line.
pointer position so that the center of the
light pointer is in alignment with the center
4
Scan in the Y direction (minus direction) to
of the cross pattern.
detect the line.

10
Press the key.

5
Follow the Steps 1 to 4, and confirm if the
buzzer sounds 4 times. • The screen returns to LOCAL.

• When the detection behavior completes • The value registered in the [POINTER OFS] is not
successfully, the buzzer sounds 4 times. initialized even by executing the "SETUP RESET"
• If the buzzer does not sound, contact our service ( P.4-16).
desk or your local distributor for service.

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Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the
Cause of Cutting Error.
In case that normal data cutting cannot be performed etc.,
perform cutting with the sample stored in this machine to
find out the cause of cutting error.
Sample “Cut”
Sample “Logo”
Cutting a Medium into Multiple
Pieces with a Certain Length
You can cut a medium into multiple pieces with a
specified length. (Automatic media-cutting function)
Function name Description
Cutting interval Setting the interval for cutting the media.
Setting the length for cutting the medias’
leading edges before auto media cut starts.
Leading end
You can cut off the leading end part of the
adjustment cutting
media when the leading end of the media is
cut at an angle or the cut surface is rough.
Number of times a Setting the number of times (sheets) for
medium is cut media cutting.

• Execution of SAMPLE CUT will clear the data in

1
Press the (MENU) (>>)
the receiver buffer.
key in LOCAL.

1
Press the (MENU) (>>) • The cutting MENU will be displayed.
key in LOCAL.

2
Press (>>).
• The cutting MENU will be displayed.

2
Press (>>).

3
Press to select
"MAINTENANCE", and press the
key.
3
Press to select
"MAINTENANCE", and press the

4
key. Press to select "AUTO MEDIA
CUT",and press the key.

4
Press to select the "SAMPLE

5
CUT", and press the key. Press to select a cutting interval,
and press the key.

5
Press to select the SAMPLE • Set value : 10 to 10,000 mm
DATA to be cut.

6
Press to select a length for the
• There are two types of samples, “Cut” and “Logo.” leading end adjustment cutting, and press
If you select “Cut,” proceed to Step 8. the key.

6
Press the key. • Set value : 0 to 500mm

7
Press to select the number of
times a medium is cut (number of pieces
4
7
Select scale factor using to cut
Logo. produced by cutting a medium), and press
the key.
• Scale factor : 1 to 999%
• Set value : 1 to 9,999

8
Press the key for starting cutting. • The number of cuts that you set here will be

2
executed.
• You can halt the cutting by pressing the [END/
POWER] key.
Result of SAMPLE CUT
8
Press the key several times to
Sample data can be cut successfully, but other data end the setting.
cannot.
The host computer is faulty.
Sample data as well as other data cannot be successfully
cut either.
The printer is faulty.
(When leaving the start/end lines without cutting off)
2
Increase the set value of [ADJ-PRS OFS] to raise the
pressure for pressing the cutter blade down. P.4-15

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Cutting out Data without Register Marks (PC ORIGIN OFFSET)

Adjust the misalignment between printing and cutting by Print & Cut.
Use the attached RIP software (RasterLink) for this adjustment.
Print the adjustment pattern from RasterLink, and enter the adjustment values to the printer.

For Print & Cut without register marks

1
Set the machine to "REMOTE" status.

2
Set the print conditions (profile, cut conditions) of the job that you want to print using RasterLink.

3
Click [print & cut Origin adjust] in the [Cut edit] tab of
RasterLink.
• Click [OK] to print the adjustment pattern.

Click

4
When the pattern is printed, press (ADJUST) and select "PC ORIGIN OFFSET".
• When the media is fed, peal the cut part of the pattern, and check the adjustment values
+ -

+
-
X enlarged Enter the value of the position that has the
least misalignment between top and bottom
The example here shows that -4 has the least
misalignment, so enter “-4”.

Y enlarged Enter the value of the position that has the

least misalignment between right and left
The example here shows that 2 has the least
misalignment, so enter “2”.

5
Enter the adjustment values
• When you press the [ENTER] key, the media return, and the operation is completed.

• When printing the data that has a different resolution (Y), make adjustment again. (Save an adjustment value per resolu-
tion)
• You cannot print adjustment patterns with multiple conditions continuously, and enter the adjustment values. Make sure
you print and set one adjustment value per condition.

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For Print & Cut with register marks

1
Set the machine to "REMOTE" status.

2
Set the print conditions (profile, cut conditions) of the job that you want to print using RasterLink.

3
Click [print & cut Origin adjust] in the [Cut edit] tab of RasterLink.

4
Select "Add register mark".
• Click [OK] to print the adjustment pattern.

5
When the pattern is printed, press (ADJUST) and select "TP OFFSET".
• When the media is fed, peal the cut part of the pattern, and check the adjustment values
(The actual pattern has register marks.)
+ -

+
-
X enlarged Enter the value of the position that has the
least misalignment between top and bottom
The example here shows that -4 has the least
misalignment, so enter “-0.40”.

Y enlarged Enter the value of the position that has the

least misalignment between right and left
The example here shows that 2 has the least
misalignment, so enter “0.20”.

6
Enter the adjustment values
• When you press the [ENTER] key, the media return, and the operation is completed.

Setting the Scale Adjust

4
When printing and cutting without register marks, adjustment is performed if the misalignment in the scanning direction
occurs between the left and right edges of the media.
When you perform scale adjustment, adjustment is performed automatically.

1
Set a media ( P.2-4)
• Set the sheet to print the register mark.

2
Press the (MENU) (>>) keys
• Cutting menu is displayed.
2
3
Press (<<)

4
Press to select “MAINTENANCE”, and press the [ENTER] key

5
Press to select "SCALE ADJUST", and press the key
2
6
Press the key on the confirmation screen
• A correction pattern is printed and correction is performed.

7
Press the key several times to end the setting

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This chapter
describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the meth-
ods for the daily care, the maintenance of the ink cartridges etc.
Maintenance .................................................. 5-2
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long
Time ............................................................ 5-2
Precautions for Maintenance ...................... 5-2
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces ................... 5-2
Cleaning the Platen..................................... 5-2
Cleaning the Media Sensor......................... 5-3
Cleaning the Media Press ........................... 5-3
About MAINTENANCE MENU....................... 5-4
MAINTENANCE MENUs table .................... 5-5
Maintaining the
Capping Station ............................................. 5-6
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ....................... 5-6
Cleaning the mist filter ................................. 5-7
Clean the NCU ............................................ 5-8
Washing the Head Nozzle........................... 5-9
Cleaning of ink discharge passage ............. 5-9
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long
Time .......................................................... 5-10
Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area
around It....................................................... 5-12
Nozzle Recovery Function ........................... 5-13
Reset the set value ................................... 5-14
Eliminate Ink Over Flow .............................. 5-14
Chapter 5
Maintenance
Automatic Maintenance Function.................5-15
Setting the Refreshing Intervals................. 5-15
Setting the Cleaning Intervals and Type.... 5-15
INK FILLING.................................................5-16
AIR PURGE ............................................... 5-16
Replacing consumables ...............................5-18
Replacing the wiper ................................... 5-18
Replacing the mist filter .............................5-18
If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message
Appears ..................................................... 5-19
Replace the waste ink tank with another ... 5-19
Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste
ink tank confirmation message is
displayed.................................................... 5-20
Replacing the Cutter Blade........................ 5-20
Replacing and Adjusting the Cutter Blade ...5-21
Replacing the cutter................................... 5-21
Adjusting the Cutter Blade ......................... 5-22
Replacing cutters other than supplied one 5-22
Adjusting blade edge of cutters other than
supplied one .............................................. 5-22
 Chapter 5 Maintenance

Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces

Maintain the machine regularly or as necessary so that its When the exterior surfaces of the machine are stained,
accuracy will be maintained and it can continue to be dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent
used for a long time. diluted with water, squeeze it, and wipe the surfaces with
the cloth.

When the Machine Is Not Used for a

Long Time
When the machine is not going to be used for a week or
more, clean the ink discharge passage. ( P.5-9) Then,
place the machine in storage.
• Always keep the main power turned “ON”.
• Remove any media that has been set.

Precautions for Maintenance

Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this
machine.

• If water or alcohol becomes mixed into the UV Cleaning the Platen

curingink (UV ink), flocculation could occurred. Be
careful to keep water and alcohol away from both- The platen easily gets dirty with lint, paper dust, etc.
the nozzles and the heads. generated when a media is cut.
Wipe off conspicuous stains with a soft-hair brush, a dry
• This machine uses UV curing ink (UV ink). cloth, a paper towel, etc.
When handling ink and cleaning solution, pay close
attention to ventilation and be sure to wear the
included safety glasses and gloves.

• Never disassemble this machine. Disassembling it

can result in electric shock hazards or damage to
the machine.
Before maintenance, be sure to turn off the power
switch and unplug the power cable. Otherwise, an
unexpected accident may occur.
• Prevent moisture from entering the machine. Mois-
ture inside the machine can cause electric shock
hazards or damage to the machine.
• When the platen is stained with ink, wipe it off with
• To ensure stable ink jetting, it is necessary for the
a paper towel containing a small amount of clean-
machine to eject a small amount of ink (flushing)
ing solution for maintenance.
regularly when a printing (outputting) operation has
• When ink smears the end face of the media, be
not been performed for a long time.
sure to clean it.
• When the machine is not to be used for a long time,
• When ink adheres frequently, we recommended to
turn off only the power switch on the front side,
set the suction fan to "weak" or "standard".
leave the main power switch at the right side turned
ON (in the position of | ), and leave the power cable
connected. • Because dust and dirt easily accumulate in the
• Do not wipe the nozzle face of the heads, wiper, slots for holding a media and cutting paper (cutter
caps, etc. with water or alcohol. Doing so can line), be sure to clean these parts carefully.
cause nozzle clogging or machine failure.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or any chemical agent
containing an abrasive. Such materials can deterio-
rate or deform the surface of the cover.
• Do not apply a lubricant, etc. to any parts inside the
machine. Doing so can cause printing failure.
• Be careful that the cleaning solution, ink, etc. do
not stick to the cover, because this may cause the
surface of the cover to deteriorate or deform.

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Cleaning the Media Sensor Cleaning the Media Press

The media sensors are located on the platen in the
backside and the bottom surface of the head. When the
sensor is covered with dust, etc., it may cause false
detection of media.
Using a cotton swab, remove the dust, etc. accumulated
on the surface of the sensor.
When the media press is covered with lint, dust, etc., a
media cannot be fed normally during printing or dust
sticks to the nozzles, which may result in abnormal
printing.
Clean the media press regularly.

When cleaning the sensor on the lower surface of the

head is cleaned, move the carriage to the left end by the
operations of step 1 of P.5-12“Cleaning the Ink Head and
the Area around It”, and clean it.

The backside of the machine

Media Press

Media sensor

The lower surface of the head

Media sensor

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About MAINTENANCE MENU

This provides various settings for doing maintenance on the machine.
The following items can be set in Maintenance settings.

LOCAL

width:1340mm

Press this to use the MENU TEST PRINT

CLEANING REMOTE

maintenance function. Press this to use the

Press this to select maintenance function.
MAINTENANCE MENU, or Use these to select a
to switch to the previous setting item.
screen.
Press this to confirm a
setting, etc.

 MAINTENANCE MENUs at-a-glance

LOCAL MENU
SETUP >
width:1340mm MAINTENANCE >
MACHINE SETUP >
NOZZLE CHECK >
INFORMATION >
MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE << >> <<
CLEANING

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
STATION > OVERFLOW MAINTENANCE >
NOZZLE RECOVERY > AIR PURGE >
AUTO MAINTENANCE >
INK FILLING >
INK TANK EXCHANGE >
<< >> << >>

 Screen transition when key is pressed

LOCAL
TEST PRINT >
width:1340mm CLEANING >
STATION MAINTENANCE >

MENU TEST PRINT REMOTE

CLEANING

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MAINTENANCE MENUs table

Item Setting Value Meaning

For carrying out maintenance on the carriage and station periphery.
CARRIAGE OUT Moves the carriage out, for carrying out cleaning of the cap
( P.5-6) periphery, head, wipers, etc.
NOZZLE WASH Soaks the nozzle surfaces in maintenance cleaning fluid, for
Fixed to 1 min
( P.5-9) carrying out recovery from nozzle clogging or bent.

STATION DISWAY WASH

Executes washing of the suction pump tubes.
MAINTENANCE ( P.5-9)
Carried out when the machine is going to be out of use for an
CUSTODY WASH
Fixed to 1 min extended period. Washes the nozzles and tubes beforehand,
( P.5-10)
to keep the machine in fine condition.
Used when replacing the wiper. If the wiper is replaced, the
Replace WIPER
number of times the wiper was used that is managed in this
( P.5-18)
machine is reset.
For printing using another nozzle, if nozzle wash and so forth fail to effect recovery from nozzle clogging, etc.

NOZZLE RECOVERY PRINT Prints a pattern, to identify the nozzle that is clogged.
( P.5-15) ENTRY Registers the faulty nozzle identified by “PRINT”.
RESET Resets a registered faulty nozzle.
For having the various maintenance functions executed automatically. Set the execution interval for each
maintenance function.
AUTO REFRESH The set value will differ For setting the activation interval for refresh.
MAINTENANCE according to the ink
( P.5-15) CLEANING (Interval) type being used. For setting the activation interval for head cleaning.

CLEANING NORMAL/ SOFT/

For setting the type of head cleaning.
(TYPE) HARD
INK FILLING
Supplies ink to correct nozzle clogging.
( P.5-16)
INK TANK
EXCHANGE ( P.5- Resets or corrects the used count for the waste ink tank.
20)
OVER FLOW
MAINTENANCE For discharging excessive ink in the sub tank to solve the ink overflow problem.
( P.5-14)
AIR PURGE( P.5-
For discharging ink and air that is in the head out of a port, to solve mixed color and nozzle clogging problems.
16)

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Maintaining the 4
Select “STATION MAINT.”, and then press
the key.
Capping Station • The carriage moves over the platen.

Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping

station. (SATION MAINT.)

• To keep the nozzle status normal, perform wiper

cleaning frequently.

The ink cap and wiper function as follows.

• Wiper : It wipes off ink sticking to the head nozzles.
• Ink cap : It prevents the head nozzles from clogging due to
dryness.
Carriage
As the machine is used repeatedly, the wiper and ink cap
gradually become dirty with ink, dust, etc.

5
If nozzle missing cannot be corrected even after head
Open the front cover.
cleaning ( P.2-19) has been performed, use F-200 /
LF-200 maintenance liquid and clean stick.

6
Remove the wiper.
Tools required for Maintenance • Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.
• F-200 / LF-200 maintenance liquid (SPC-0569)
• Nozzle swab (SPC-0421) Projection
• Gloves • Safety glasses

• Never look at the illuminated LED UV with your

naked eyes. Doing so could cause pain in your
eyes or visual impairment. Be sure to wear safety
glasses.
• Do not expose your skin directly to ultraviolet (UV)
light. Doing so could cause skin irritation.

• Be sure to wear the supplied safety glasses and

gloves when maintaining the capping station.
Doing so could cause the ink to leak.
7
Clean the wiper and the bracket.
• Do not move the carriage out of the capping sta-
tion by hand. When it is desirable to move the car- • Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket
riage, press the [FUNK1] key to execute the with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for
carriage-out. ( P.5-6Steps 1 to 2) maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance
will not remain.
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap Wiper
It is recommended that the wiper and cap be cleaned
frequently in order to maintain the high image quality of
the machine and keep the machine itself in good working
order.

• Replace the wiper with a new one when it is

extremely dirty or bent. ( P.5-18)
• When cleaning the wiper, be careful that lint from
the clean stick does not get left on the wiper.
Bracket
Remaining lint may cause image quality to deterio-
rate.

1
1Press the (MENU)
and press the key in local.
• Display maintenance menu.

2
Press to select "Station
Maintenance" and press the key.

3
Press to select "Carriage Out"
and press the key.

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8
Clean the wiper cleaner. Cap rubber
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper cleaner with
a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance.

• After cleaning the cap rubber, make sure that the

cap slider is not misaligned.
Wiper cleaner If the cap slider is misaligned, move the slider
block left and/or right to correct the alignment.
• A large amount of ink accumulates in the absorp-
tion case. Please absorb with water-absorbing
paper etc. about once a week.

11
Press the key after the cleaning.

• Do not remove the wiper cleaner from the bracket.

• Clean only the surface of the wiper on the wiper
12
Close the front cover, and press the
cleaner. (It is not necessary to clean the rear side.)
key.
• Do not remove the ink pad from the ink pad case.
• After cleaning the wiper cleaner, make sure that • After its initial operation, the machine returns to
the cleaner is not facing up. step 1.

Cleaning the mist filter

OK NG

1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.

9
Set the wiper at the original position.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.
• Insert the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.
2
Press the key twice to select the
Projection
“CARRIAGE OUT”.

3
Press to select "HEAD
MAINTENANCE", and press the
5
key.
• The carriage will move to the left end of this
machine.

2
10
Clean the cap rubber.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber with a
clean stick dipped in maintenance washing liquid
for maintenance.
• Wipe off so that maintenance solution for
maintenance will not remain.

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4
Open the left maintenance cover. Clean the NCU
Ink and dust adhere to NCU.
If ink or dust adheres, normal operation may not be
possible.

1
Press the (MENU)
and press the key in local.
• Display maintenance menu.
Maintenance cover

2
Press to select "Station
Maintenance" and press the key.

3
Press to select "Carriage Out"
and press the key.

4
Press to select "STATION
MAINT." and press the key.
Maintenance cover • The carriage moves over the platen.

5
Remove the mist filter.
• Mist filters are located in two places.
• To remove the mist filter, pull the knob to the front
while pushing the hook in the direction indicated
by the arrow.

Hook
Knob Carriage

5
Open the front cover.

6
Include maintenance cleaning solution on
clean stick (SPC-0421) and wipe off ink and
Hook Knob dust adhered to NCU.

6
Clean the filter.
• Remove the filter, and remove the stain by holding
paper towel or the like.
• Wipe off any stain adhering to the filter case.
• If the stain strongly attached to the filter, such as
the liquefaction of the ink attached to the filter,
please replace the filter (SPC-0819).( P.5-19)

NCU

7
Press the key after the cleaning.

7
Set the mist filter at the original position.

8
Close the front cover, and press the
key.

8
Close the maintenance cover, and press • After its initial operation, the machine returns to
the key. step 1.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
LOCAL.

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Washing the Head Nozzle Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for
maintenance.

1
Press the (MENU) • Suck cleaning solution into a dropper and fill up
and press the key. the cap with it. Fill up the cap with cleaning
solution on the verge of overflow from the cap.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

2
Press to select "STATION",
and press the key.

3
Press to select “NOZZLE WASH”,
and press the key.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.

7
Close the front cover, and press the
key.

8
Press the key.
Carriage
• The maintenance washing liquid filled in the cap is
absorbed.

4
Clean the wiper and the bracket, and press
the key.
(1) Open the front cover then pull out it by
holding projections at both ends of the wiper.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean
stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance.
Wipe off so that maintenance solution for
maintenance will not remain.
(3) Insert it in the original position by holding the
projections at both ends of the wiper.
Projection
• “Please Wait” will be displayed in the display until
the time you set has elapsed.
• It takes about one minute for NOZZLE WASH.
• When nozzle missing is not cleared even after this
washing is carried out several times, contact our
service desk or your local distributor for service.
Cleaning of ink discharge passage
In order to prevent clogging of ink due to coagulation of
ink inside the ink discharge passage, clean the ink
discharge passage periodically (once a week).

1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

2
Press to select "STATION", and
press the key.

3
Press
and press the
to select "DISWAY WASH",
key.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
5

5
Clean the cap rubber , and press the
key.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber with a
clean stick dipped in maintenance washing liquid
for maintenance.
2
• Wipe off so that maintenance solution for
maintenance will not remain.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned Carriage
automatically.

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4 3
Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for
maintenance.
• Suck cleaning solution into a dropper and fill up
the cap with it. Fill up the cap with cleaning
solution on the verge of overflow from the cap.
Press to select "STORAGE
WASH", and press the key.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
• Until wiper/ bracket cleaning is competed, “COM-
PLETED” is displayed on the screen. After the
work up to the step 3 is completed, press the
[ENTER] key. If you press the [ENTER] key before
cleaning is completed, the machine moves to the
next washing procedure.

5
Press the key.
Carriage
• Perform the suction of the maintenance cleaning
solution and clean the ink discharge path.

4
When the Machine Is Not Used for a
Long Time
When the machine is not going to be used for a week or
more, use the cleaning function for storage to clean the
head nozzles and ink discharge passage. Then, place the
machine in storage.
• Use the machine with always turning “ON” the
main power. The function preventing nozzle clog-
ging operates automatically to protect the head of
the nozzle.
• The head nozzle may result in nozzle clogging if
the main power switch is left OFF for a long time.
Clean the wiper and the bracket.
(1) Open the front cover then pull out it by
holding projections at both ends of the wiper.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean
stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance.
Wipe off so that maintenance solution for
maintenance will not remain.
(3) Insert it in the original position by holding the
projections at both ends of the wiper.
Projection

Check the items on the right beforehand.

Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed?
• The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed when the nozzles
are washed.
At this time, if the state of "no ink" or "almost no ink" is
detected, the nozzle washing operation cannot start.
• In case of ink end etc., replace with a new bottle.

• When the warning message “Check waste ink” is

indicated, check the waste ink tank, and operate it,
referring to P.5-19 “If a Waste Ink Tank Confirma-

5
and press the key.
tion Message Appears” according to the situation.

• Until wiper cleaning is competed, [COMPLETED

1
Press the (MENU) and
(NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen. After the
press the key. work up to the step 5 is completed, press the
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed. [ENTER] key. If you press the [ENTER] key before
cleaning is completed, the machine moves to the

2
Press to select "STATION", and next washing procedure.
press the key.

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Clean the cap rubber.

10
Open the front cover.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber with a
clean stick dipped in maintenance washing liquid
for maintenance.

11
• Wipe off so that maintenance solution for
Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for
maintenance will not remain. maintenance.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned
automatically.

Cap rubber

• Suck maintenance solution into a dropper and fill

up the cap with it. Fill up the cap with
maintenance solution on the verge of overflow

7
Press the key.
from the cap.

8
Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for
maintenance.

12
Close the front cover, and press the
key.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
• Suck maintenance solution into a dropper and fill step 2.
up the cap with it. Fill up the cap with
maintenance solution on the verge of overflow
from the cap.

5
• Until washing liquid is filled, [COMPLETED

2
NEXT [ENT]] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the Step 8 is completed and you
close the front cover, press the [ENTER] key.

9
Press the key.
• The nozzles are washed.
• When the nozzles have been completely washed,
cleaning is performed automatically, and the head
moves to the maintenance position.

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Cleaning the Ink Head

5
Clean the bottom surface of the UV lamp.

and the Area around It • Wipe off the ink sticking to the bottom
surface of the UV lamp with a clean stick
dipped in maintenance washing liquid for
Because the ink head employs a very precise
maintenance. Wipe off so that maintenance
mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is
solution for maintenance will not remain.
cleaned.
Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that
may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area
around the ink head. In doing so, never rub the nozzles of
the head.

Tools required for cleaning

• Clean stick • Gloves
• Safety glasses

• Be sure to wear the attached safety glasses and

gloves when cleaning the area around the ink
head. Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.

6
• If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your Use a clean stick soaked in maintenance
eyes thoroughly with a lot of clean water for at cleaning fluid to wipe ink off the head
least 15 minutes. Then, consult a doctor as soon surface or other surfaces.
as possible.
• If the ink adheres to your skin, use a large amount • Never rub the nozzles.
of water and soap or special detergent for skin to
remove the ink.

1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

2
Press the key twice to select the
“CARRIAGE OUT”.
Clean the side surface of the head (shown in
red) with a clean stick.

3
Press to select "HEAD
MAINTENANCE", and press the The nozzle part (Never
key. touch it.)
• The carriage will move to the left end of this
machine.

4
Open the maintenance cover.

Maintenance cover Clean with a clean stick or a waste cloth.

7
Close the maintenance cover, and press
the key.

8
Press the key several times to
end the cleaning.

Maintenance cover

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Nozzle Recovery Func-

5
Register the Nozzle number that needs
NOZZLE RECOVERY, and press the
tion key.
(1) Select the registration number from 1 to 10
NOZZLE RECOVERY: When nozzles missing can not be
by pressing [][] key and press the
improved at specific points, other good nozzles can be
[ENTER] key.
used as alternatives for printing.
(2) Register the nozzle number that needs
recovery by pressing [][] key and press

1
Press the (MENU) the [ENTER] key.
and press the key.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed. Head1-A
No.1 16
2
Press to select "NOZZLE
RECOVERY", and press the key.
No.2 128
No.3 184

3
Press the key twice. No.4 OFF
• Printing of the nozzle pattern will start. No.5 OFF
• Select “ENTRY” then “Move to select of the << >>
Nozzle line (Step 4) without drawing a pattern”.
Recovery nozzle No. or OFF
Overhead view
Registration number : 1~10

Example of nozzle to be recovered

230
221
210
201
190
181
Nozzle missing
170
161
No.184
150
141
Nozzle line Nozzle 130
121
missing 110
Nozzle pattern No.128 101
90
81
H1-A H1-B H1-C H1-D H2-A H2-B H2-C H2-D 70
310
301
310
301
310
301
310
301
310
301
310
301
310
301
310
301
61
290 290 290 290 290 290 290 290

270
281

261
270
281

261
270
281

261
270
281

261
270
281

261
270
281

261
270
281

261
270
281

261
50
250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
241 241 241 241 241 241 241 241
41
Nozzle
230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221
210

190
201
210

190
201
210

190
201
210

190
201
210

190
201
210

190
201
210

190
201
210

190
201 30
181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181

21
number
170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161
150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150

130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
130

110
141

121
10
90
101

81
90
101

81
90
101

81
90
101

81
90
101

81
90
101

81
90
101

81
90
101

81
1
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

• For 6-color ink sets, the nozzle patterns “H1-B” Nozzle missing No.16
and “H1-D” are not printed.
• When using leaf media, set a media of more than Registration Recovery
A3 size put horizontally. If a media with narrow Nozzle State
number number
width is set, printing will only be conducted to mid-
way. 1 16 Target for nozzle recovery
2 128 Target for nozzle recovery
3 184 Target for nozzle recovery

4
Select the Nozzle line that needs NOZZLE 4 OFF No registration
RECOVERY by pressing
then press the key.
, and 5 OFF No registration
5
6
Press the key several times to
SELECT ENTRY NOZZLE end the setting.
Head No. H1-A > Nozzle
(H1 to H2) line • Up to 10 nozzles can be registered per 1 nozzle
H1-B >
line.

2
H1-C > • Even if you use this function, time required for
H1-D > drawing does not change.
＊＊＊＊ > • When you use white ink, print on the clear film to
<< >> check.

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Reset the set value Eliminate Ink Over

Flow
1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.

1
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.
Press (MENU) in LOCAL.

2
Press to select "NOZZLE
RECOVERY", and press the key.
2
Press to select
“MAINTENANCE”, and press the
3
Press to select "RESET", and
key.
press the key.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

4
Press and
3
(<<) (>>) Press (<<).
to select the Nozzle line that needs to be
reset, and press the key.

4
• A reset confirmation message will be displayed.
Press to select “OVER
MAINTENANCE”, and press the

5
and press the key. key.

5
Press to select a head.

6
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

6
Press the key.

7
Press the key several times
to end the setting.

• If the problem is not eliminated after performing

this operation once, repeat the operation.
If the problem is not eliminated after performing
the operation three times, contact our service desk
or your local distributor for service.

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Automatic Mainte- Setting the Cleaning Intervals and

nance Function Type
The cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning
To use this machine comfortably, you can set various operation are set.
maintenances to be performed automatically.
Here, set performing intervals of various automatic
1
Press the (MENU) and
maintenances. press the key.
You can prevent troubles such as ink clogging by
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.
performing automatic maintenance periodically
(Auto maintenance function).
2
Press to select "AUTO
For the auto maintenance functions, the following items
MAINTENANCE", and press the
can be set:
key.
• When you perform maintenance manually, after

3
manual maintenance is completed and when time Press several times to select
set with the automatic maintenance function has "Interval" or "Type", and press the
passed, maintenance starts automatically.
key.
Function
4
Descriptions Press to select the setting item,
name
and press the key.
The interval between each refreshing
REFRESH • Set value: The set value will differ
operation is set.
according to the ink type being
CLEANING The interval between each cleaning operation used.
(INTERVAL) is set. • Set value of type: SOFT/ NORMAL/ HARD
CLEANING
The cleaning type is set.
5
(TYPE) Press the key several times to
end the setting.
• If the “Check waste ink” warning message is dis-
played, the operation set in the auto maintenance
function is not carried out. Perform the operations
of P.5-19 if required.
• When the power switch on the front of the machine
is turned off, check the waste ink tank.

Setting the Refreshing Intervals

The interval between each operation of ejecting a small
amount of ink from the nozzles to prevent nozzle clogging
is set.

1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

2
Press to select "AUTO

5
MAINTENANCE", and press the
key.

3
Press to select "REFRESH", and
press the key.

4
Press to set the refreshing
interval, and press the key.
• Set value : The set value will differ according to
the ink type being used. 2
5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

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INK FILLING Ink set Head 1 Head 2

4 colors+W C C M M Y K W W
Supplies ink to correct nozzle clogging.

4
Press the key to move the

1
Press the (MENU) and selection head onto the wiper.
press the key.

5
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed. Open the front cover.

2
Press to select "FILL UP INK",
and press the key.
6
Open the lid on the front of the carriage.
• Remove the screws and slowly lower the lid.

3
Press to select the filling head,
and press the key.

4
Press the key.
• Ink is supplied automatically.

5
Press the key several times to
end the setting.

Lid Screw

AIR PURGE
7
Remove the cap of the target port.
For discharging ink and air that is in the head out of a port. • The layout of the port is as shown below.
Use this function if ink colors become mixed inside a
head, or if air causes a nozzle to clog. Head 1 Head 2

Tools required for cleaning C Y Y M

UCJV300 Series
• Gloves • Safety glasses 4 colors：
• Paper towel CMYK YKMC
M K K C
• Be sure to wear the attached safety glasses and
gloves when cleaning the area around the ink
head. Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes. UCJV300 Series C Y Lm W
• If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your 6 colors + W
eyes thoroughly with a lot of clean water for at CMYK LmLcWW
least 15 minutes. Then, consult a doctor as soon M K Lc W
as possible.
• If the ink adheres to your skin, use a large amount CL W
UCJV300 Series C Y
of water and soap or special detergent for skin to
remove the ink. 4 colors + CL + W：
CMYK CLCLWW
M K CL W

1
Press the (MENU) and
key in LOCAL. Y W
UCJV300 Series C M
• Maintenance menu will be displayed.
4 colors + W：

2
Press to select "AIR PURGE", CCMM YKWW
and press the key. C M K W

3
Press to select the head to air C Y
UCJV150 Series
purge and check with .
4 colors：CMYK
• Checked head is the target head to be air purged.
From the table below, select the head with the M K
color (port) to be purged. (Head 1 only for
UCJV150 Series) • Turn the cap about 30 ° counterclockwise and
• For UCJV300 Series, Head 1 and Head 2 can be then remove it.
selected at the same time. Select both Head 1 • The removed cap has ink attached. Temporarily
and Head 2 when the ink set is 4 colors. put on paper towels etc. so as not to contaminate
the surroundings.
Ink set Head 1 Head 2 • Air purge is done for each head.
4 colors C M Y K Y K M C • Do not remove the cap of Head 2 when removing
air of Head 1.
6 colors+W C M Y K Lm Lc W W
4 colors+CL+W C M Y K CL CL W W

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If there are other target ports on the
working head, discharge the ink
continuously.
• Connect jigs and discharge ink as well.
• After purging all target ports of the working head,
select "Finish".

12
Remove the jig on the "Remove the air
purge jig" screen, close the lid of the
carriage and close the front cover.
Cap

13
Press the key to move the
carriage to the cap position.
• Even if the cap is removed, the ink does not over-
• If only one head is selected, cleaning is
flow by the internal mechanism.
automatically performed and it ends.
• If more than one head is selected, Head 2 is

8
Connect the jig to the port. automatically moved to the wiper position.
• Lift the lid on the front of the carriage and pull out Purge the target port as in Head 1
the jig.
• As with the cap, push the end of the jig into the
port and rotate it clockwise by 30 °.

Lid Jig

9 Press the key to start air purge.

10
Check inside the transparent tube of the jig
whether ink is being discharged.
• Be sure to discharge until the amount of ink
5
discharged is constant and there is no air mixing.
After confirming the discharge, please remove the
jig and press the key to finish.
• After 30 second elapse, ink discharge is
automatically stopped.
If ink is not ejected properly, please "retry".
• While ejecting ink, press the
vigorously for 3 seconds.
to eject ink 2
• Lift the tube to let the ink inside. If ink remains in
the tube, it may cure.
• If the retry operation is performed continuously
while the jig is connected to one port, air may be
mixed into the head, which may cause nozzle
missing. Terminate the air purge when the ink is
normally discharged.

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Replacing consum-
5
Insert a new wiper.

ables • Insert the wiper by holding the protrusions at its

both ends.
Projection
Replacing the wiper
Wiper (part number: SPA - 0271) is consumables.
When the display indicates the warning message
“Replace a WIPER”, it is necessary to check and replace
the wiper with a new one.
Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off.

• The cleaning wiper is sold separately. Buy one

through the dealer in your region or at our service
office.

6
Press the key.
1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key. • After its initial operation, the machine returns to
LOCAL.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

2
Press to select "STATION", and
press the key.
Replacing the mist filter
3
Press to select "WIPER
EXCHANGE", and press the key.
1
Press the (MENU) and
• The number of times the wiper was used will be press the key.
reset.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.

2
Press the key twice to select the
“CARRIAGE OUT”.

3
Press to select "HEAD
MAINTENANCE", and press the
key.
• The carriage will move to the left end of this
machine.

4
Carriage Open the left maintenance cover.

4
Remove the wiper.
• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.

Projection

Maintenance cover

Maintenance cover

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5
Remove the mist filter.
5
If the waste ink amount needs to be
• Mist filters are located in two places. adjusted, press to adjust the
• To remove the mist filter, pull the knob to the front level, and then press the key.
while pushing the hook in the direction indicated
by the arrow.

Hook Replace the waste ink tank with

Knob another
If the waste ink tank becomes full, use the following
procedure to replace the waste ink tank with another, and
set the waste ink information in the maintenance menu to
0%.
If you replace the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank
confirmation message is displayed (before the 2L tank is
Hook Knob 80% (1.6L) full, use the same procedure to replace the
waste ink tank.

6
Replace with a new filter (SPC-0819).

1
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.
7
Insert the mist filter.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

2
Press to select "INK TANK
8
Close the maintenance cover, and press
the key. EXCHANGE", and press the key.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to • Waste ink tank information is displayed.
LOCAL.
3
Press to adjust the level, and
press the key.
• The waste ink tank amount that is managed in this
If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation machine will be reset.
Message Appears
4
Open the waste ink tank cover.
Ink that is used for head cleaning is collected in the waste
ink tank on the bottom right side of this machine. This
machine keeps track of the total volume of ink that is
discharged, and displays a confirmation message when a
certain volume is reached. (When this message is
displayed, consider the replacement of the waste ink
tank.)

• The message is displayed when it reaches 80%

(1.6L) of the 2L tank.

Confirmation Message in LOCAL

1
The warning message "Check waste

5
ink"appears on the display.

5
Pull it frontward to remove by holding the
2
Check the state of the waste ink tank.
waste ink tank handle.
• If the actual volume is not displayed correctly,
perform the operation in Step 3.
Waste ink
• If the actual volume is displayed correctly, replace tank
the waste ink tank.
When you replace (dispose of) the waste tank ink,

2
perform the procedure in "Replace the waste ink
tank with another". ( P.5-19)

3
Press the (MENU) and
press the key.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.

4
Press to select "INK TANK
EXCHANGE", and press the key.

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• Put a cap on the waste Cap Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste
ink tank removed.
ink tank confirmation message is displayed
If you replace the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank
confirmation message is displayed (before the 2.0L tank
is 80% (1.6L) full, use the same procedure in the previous
section.

1
Perform steps 3 through 8 in "Replace the
6
Replace the waste ink tank.
waste ink tank with another" ( P.5-19)
(1) Prepare a new waste ink tank (SPC-0117) or
to empty the waste ink tank.
discard waste ink from current waste ink
tank.
(2) Insert the waste ink tank by holding a handle
of the tank. Replacing the Cutter Blade
The media cutter blade is consumable. When the cutter
Empty waste ink tank
blade gets dull, replace it with a new one (SPA-0107).

• The blade is sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself

or anyone else.
• Store the cutter blade in a place that is out of the
reach of children. In addition, dispose of used cut-
ter blades according to regional laws and regula-
tions.

• When replacing the cutter blade, it is recom-

mended to place a sheet of paper under the cutter
blade. This will help pick up the cutter blade if it
drops.
• Waste ink is equivalent to waste oil of industrial
waste. Request an industrial waste disposal com-

1
Press the (MENU) and
pany for disposal of waste ink.
press the key.
• Cutting menu is displayed.

7
Close the waste ink tank cover.

2
Press to select “TOOL
CHANGE”, and then press the
key.
• The cutter unit moves.

Cutter Unit

8
Press the key.
• The ink discharging amount that is controlled by
the machine is reset and the message is
canceled.

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Replacing and Adjust-

3
Replace the cutter unit by the carriage.
• Now the cutter unit can be moved manually. Move
the cutter unit to the position where you can ing the Cutter Blade
assure easy access, and replace the blade edge.
• Do not touch the cutter with your fingers.
(1) Loosen the screw of the cutter unit. The sharp cutter tip may injure you.
(2) Remove the cutter unit. • Do not shake the tool after having set the cutter.
(3) Mount a new cutter unit. Otherwise, the blade edge may pop out, causing
(4) Fasten the screw of the cutter unit to secure you to get injured.
the cutter unit. • Keep the cutter out of reach of children.
Dispose of the used cutter blade in compliance
with the applicable regulations.

Screw
Replacing the cutter
The cutter is consumable. If the cutter is chipped or blunt,
replace it with a new one. (Accessory parts number: SPA-
0030)
New cutter (low-pressure blade set for PVC sheets: Model
SPB-0030) are available from your distributor or MIMAKI's
sales office.

Product Specifi
Name of product Remarks
No. cation
Decentering blade for Three
SPB-0001
vinyl sheet blades
Decentering blade for Three
SPB-0003
small letters blades
Decentering blade for Three
SPB-0005
rubber sheet blades
Decentering blade for Two
SPB-0006
reflecting sheet blades
Decentering blade for Three
SPB-0007
fluorescent sheet blades
Cutter Unit
Replacing the cutter other Three
SPB-0030 supplied one
than supplied one blades

4
When replacement is finished, press the Decentering blade for Three
SPB-0084
key. thick rubber sheet blades

5
Press the key several times.
1
Remove the cap located at the edge by
rotating it.

Cutter holder

Cutter
5
Cap

2
Replace the cutter with a new one using
tweezers or the like.

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Adjusting the Cutter Blade Adjusting blade edge of cutters other

After adjusting the blade edge, set the cut condition and
than supplied one
perform test cut to check whether cutting is performed

1
well. Loosen the lock nut.
Lock nut

1
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the
protruding amount of the cutter.
• Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to
extend the cutter blade.
( 0.5 mm per revolution)

Adjusting knob

2
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the
protruding amount of the cutter blade.
Cutter

Adjusting knob

Replacing cutters other than sup-

plied one

1
Loosen the lock nut, and pull the adjusting
knob out of the holder.
3
Tighten the lock nut so that the adjusting
Lock nut knob will not turn.
Adjusting knob

2
Insert the cutter into the adjusting knob. • The blade adjuster (Product No.: OPT-S1005) will
facilitate the adjustment of the protruding amount
• Use tweezers to insert the cutter into the adjusting
of the blade.
knob.

3
Tighten the lock nut.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter
describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be
trouble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD.

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................6-2
Power does not turn on ...................................................................6-2
The machine does not start printing ................................................6-2
Media get jammed / media is soiled ................................................6-2
Image quality is poor .......................................................................6-3
Nozzle is clogged ............................................................................6-3
An error occurred in the ink bottle ...................................................6-3
When the ink leakage occurs ..........................................................6-3
Warning / Error Messages ...............................................................6-4
Warning messages ..........................................................................6-4
Error messages ...............................................................................6-7
 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Trouble? Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure. If still the problem is not
solved after troubleshooting, contact your local distributor or our service desk.

Power does not turn on

In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or computer. Check that the power
cable is connected properly.

Has the power cable been connected No

between the machine and a power plug Securely connect the power cable.
socket ?

No
Is the main switch ON ? Turn on the main switch. ( P.2-3)

Is the power switch located on the front of No Turn on the power switch on the front of the machine.
machine "ON" ? ( P.2-3)

The machine does not start printing

This occurs when the data is not being transmitted to the machine properly.
It can also occur when the printing function does not work properly or the media is not set correctly.

No
Is the correct interface cable used ? Use the cable exclusive for the machine.

No
Is the interface cable properly connected ? Securely connect the interface cable.

Yes

Is the message on the display indicating that Yes

Replace the ink bottle with a new one.
ink has run out ?

Media get jammed / media is soiled

Media jamming or stained media is considered to be due to the use of an unsuitable media or improper setting of media.

No
Is a recommended media used ? Use recommended media.

No
Is the media not curled or bent ends ? Avoid using any media with curls or bent ends.

Yes

Is the media hanging down along the platen No Use a take-up unit or Re-load the media on the machine.
? P.2-12P.2-4

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Image quality is poor

This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory. Take remedy for
particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your local distributor or our service desk.

Phenomenon Measures
(1) Execute the head cleaning. P.2-19
(2) Perform maintenance of the inside of the station. P.5-6
White lines / blur / dark stripes
(3) Execute the [FEED COMP.] function. P.3-8
(in the direction of travel of the heads) (4) If any pieces of paper or dust is attached on the path of the heads such as
media press, remove it.
Characters are double- or triple-printed in (1) Execute the [FEED COMP.] function. P.3-5
the media feed direction
Disagreement in print positions in bi- (1) Execute the [DROP POSITION] function. P.3-6
directional print.

Ink drops falling on media during printing

(1)
(2)
(3)
Clean the wiper.
Clean the ink cap.
P.5-6

Clean around the head.

P.5-6
P.5-12
1
(4) Execute the head cleaning [NORMAL]. P.2-19
(5) Set the INTERVAL WIPING, operation. P.3-10

2
Nozzle is clogged
When nozzle clogging is not dissolved even after the head cleaning referring to P.2-19, make sure the following
operations.
 Wash the head nozzle by the operations of P.5-9.
 Follow the procedures described in P.5-16 to perform the FILL UP INK operation.
 Follow the procedures described in P.5-16 to perform the AIR PURGE operation.
 Recover the nozzle by the operations of P.5-13.
2
An error occurred in the ink bottle
If an ink bottle fails, a warning message will be displayed.
None of printing, cleaning and all the other operations that use ink is available.
When abnormality occurs, please take following actions.

2
• Check the amount of ink in the ink bottle and replenish it if the ink volume is low.

• Please do not leave it for a long time with the ink bottle error displayed. Nozzle clogging prevention function will not oper-
ate.
If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer.

When the ink leakage occurs

In case of ink leakage, please turn off the main power, unplug the power cable and contact our service office or distributor.
2

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Warning / Error Messages

If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message.
Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error.

Warning messages
Errors when performing operations

Message Cause Measures

INVALID OPERATION Operation cannot be performed because

• Execute after media is detected.
MEDIA UNDETECT no media is detected.

INVALID OPERATION The motor is OFF after the cover was • Return to LOCAL and execute the operation
MOTOR POWER OFF opened etc. after completion of initialization.

INVALID OPERATION • Execute the operation after replacing with a

An ink error occurred.
INK ERROR new ink bottle.

INVALID OPERATION The front cover or the maintenance • Execute the operation after closing the
COVER OPEN cover is opened. cover.

INVALID OPERATION • Execute the operation after executing data

Data was received.
DATA REMAIN clear.

Message displayed in LOCAL

Message Cause Measures

• Check the amount of waste ink in the waste
ink tank.
Check waste ink The waste ink tank count has exceeded
• Conduct maintenance and waste ink tank
the prescribed amount.
replacement, and reset the amount of waste
ink.

Replace WIPER The used count of wiper has exceeded • Execute maintenance, station maintenance
the prescribed number. and wiper exchange and replace the wiper.

• Set the media.

NO MEDIA If the same error message still appears after
No media is set. Or, the sensor is faulty.
setting the media, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

DATA REMAIN • Shift to REMOTE and execute printing.

Print data is received in LOCAL.
Or, execute data clear and cancel printing.

Temperature in the installed environment

MACHINE TEMP./H **°C
MACHINE TEMP./L **°C
NCU CONNECT
(machine) is too high.
Stable printing cannot be done. • Adjust the ambient temperature to within the
Temperature in the installed environment specified scope (20 ℃ to 35 ℃ ).
(machine) is too low.
Stable printing cannot be done.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
The NCU unit is not connected.
on after a while.
The nozzle check function cannot be
When displaying again, contact your local
used.
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

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Message Cause Measures

• NCU replacement is necessary.
REPLACE NCU • Contact our service desk or your local dis-
tributor to call for service.

NCU NZK CHK (HW) The NCU sensor sensitivity is too low to
Nozzle check OFF correctly judge nozzle missing.
The nozzle check function cannot be
NCU NZK CHK (MARK) used.
Nozzle check OFF • Check the state of the nozzles, and if there
are frequent nozzle missing and ink droplet
NCU CENTER POS misalignment, conduct cleaning to restore.
Nozzle check OFF

NCU FLUSH POS

1
Nozzle check OFF
Because an NCU-related error occurred • Check the state of the nozzles, and if there
during nozzle check, printing was are frequent nozzle missing and ink droplet
stopped and the nozzle check function misalignment, conduct cleaning to restore.
NCU SN ADJST was turned OFF. • If the same error message still appears after
Nozzle check OFF restoring the state of the nozzles, contact
your local distributor, our sales office, or
service center.

REPLACE NCU INK PAD The NCU ink pad is full.

• It is necessary to replace the NCU ink pad.
Contact our service desk or your local dis-
tributor to call for service.
2
NCU SENSOR LEVEL LOW The NCU sensor sensitivity is falling.

• Replacement of the NCU is recommended.

NCU Sens Adj Err H The sensitivity of the sensor can not be

2
Contact our service desk or your local dis-
adjusted.
tributor to call for service.

NCU Sens Adj Err L The sensitivity of the sensor can not be
adjusted.

Nozzle Missing Because the nozzle check found nozzles • Perform head cleaning (P.2-19) and
Print Stopped missing, printing was stopped. deal with the nozzles clogging (P.3-23).

Because an NCU-related error occurred
NCU ERROR during nozzle check, printing was
Nozzle check OFF stopped and the nozzle check function
was turned OFF.
2
• Contact our service desk or your local dis-
tributor to call for service.

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Ink Error
Ink error is displayed also in the local guidance. ( P.3-27)

Message Cause Measures

• Make sure there is no nozzle clogging.
(especially for the white ink)
• Make sure that the cartridge is correctly
• The ink cartridge IC chip cannot be cor-
inserted.
WRONG INK IC rectly read.
• Reinsert the cartridge.
• An error occurred in the information of
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
the ink IC chip.
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

INK TYPE The ink type of loaded ink IC chip is dif-

• Set the ink IC chip of correct ink type.
ferent from the ink type to be loaded.

INK COLOR The ink color of loaded ink IC chip is dif-

• Set the ink IC chip of correct ink color.
ferent from the ink color to be loaded.

• Set an ink IC chip.

• Make sure that the ink IC chip is correctly
inserted.
NON INK IC No ink IC chip (ink bottle not loaded). • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

Ink end Ink end (no ink). • Replace the ink with a new one.

Ink near-end • The ink will soon be used up. See pages
INK NEAR END (remains slight ink).
through.

• Be careful as the expiration date of ink is

Expiration The specified expiration date of an ink
coming soon, please use as soon as possi-
cartridge has passed. (Available)
ble. Can be used till the next month.
The specified expiration date of an ink
• Be careful as the expiration date of ink is
Expiration:1MONTH cartridge has passed.
coming soon, please use as soon as possi-
(one month has passed after the speci-
ble. Can be used till the next month.
fied expiration date/available)
The specified expiration date of an ink
Expiration:2MONTH cartridge has passed.
• Replace the ink with a new one.
(two month has passed after the speci-
fied expiration date/available)

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Error messages
When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below.
When displaying again, contact your local distributor or our service desk to call for service.

Message Cause Measures

ERROR 108 An error occurred in the head tempera-

HD THERMIS [1234] ture control.

ERROR 108 Print head connection error

HD CONNECT [1234]

ERROR 108
ERROR 108
HD MEM EMP [1234 ] Print head failure
ERROR 108
HD TYPE [1234] 1
ERROR 122 An error occurred in the main PCB .
CHECK:SDRAM

ERROR 128

2
HDC FIFO OVER
An error occurred in the head control.
ERROR 128
HDC FIFO UNDER

ERROR 129 Detected the battery life end of the main

BATTERY EXCHANGE PCB.

2
ERROR 12a An error occurred in the head control.
HDC SPEED
• Turn off the power to the machine and turn it
ERROR 130 on after a while.
An error occurred in the head control.
HD DATA SEQ When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
ERROR 148 An error occurred in the log control.
E-LOG SEQ

ERROR 151
Main PCB V1R2 2
ERROR 152
Main PCB V2R5
An error occurred in the power supply
system of the main PCB.
ERROR 153

2
Main PCB V3R3

ERROR 154
Main PCB V05

ERROR 155
Main PCB V36-1

6
ERROR 157
Main PCB VTT
An error occurred in the power supply of
the main PCB.
ERROR 158
Main PCB V36-2

ERROR 16e
Main PCB V3R3B

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Message Cause Measures

ERROR 18a
Main PCB V_CORE
An error occurred in the power supply of
the main PCB.
ERROR 18c
Main PCB V12

ERROR 15f COM driver becomes the high tempera-

HEAD DRIVE HOT ture.

ERROR 171 New Print Head was recognized.

NEW HEAD CONNECT

ERROR 18a
Main PCB V_CORE

ERROR 18b An error occurred in the power supply of

Main PCB V1R5B the main PCB.

ERROR 18c
• Turn off the power to the machine and turn it
Main PCB V12
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
ERROR 18e distributor, our sales office, or service center.
FLS NOT COMP

ERROR 18f An error occurred in the head control.

OFSET START

ERROR 18f
OFSET END

ERROR 19f UVLED PCB not connected.

LED Connection Error

ERROR 1dc
Station4 PCB V24
An abnormality occurred in the power
supply of Station 4 PCB.
ERROR 1dd
Station4 PCB V24-A

ERROR 1e6 Memory size is insufficient.

PRAM SIZE SHORTAGE

The machine received some data other • Execute data clear and transmit data again.
ERROR 201 than print data. Or, an error occurred in • Turn the power on again and transmit the
COMMAND ERROR the transmitted print data. data.
• Check the USB cable connection.
ERROR 202 An error occurred in the transmitted print • Use an interface cable conforming to the
PARAMETER ERROR data. specifications.

• Check the print data output condition of the

RIP software.
ERROR 206 The machine received some data
• Check the profile.
PRINTING MODE unprintable condition.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
• Check the USB cable connection.
ERROR 304
• Connect the USB cable again.
USB INIT ERR
An error occurred in the communication • Turn the power on again and transmit the
of USB. data.
ERROR 305 • Use an interface cable conforming to the
USB TIME OUT specifications.

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Message Cause Measures

• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR 307 An error occurred while accessing the on after a while.
MCFD File IF Error printing condition data. When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

ERROR 401 An excessive load was applied to the X

MOTOR X motor. • Make sure that the media is set correctly.
(Feed without problems?)
ERROR 403 An error due to an excessive current of • Open the cover and check whether there is
X CURRENT the X motor was detected. any obstacle in the movement of the car-
riage.
ERROR 402 An excessive load was applied to the Y • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
MOTOR Y motor. on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

1
ERROR 404 An error due to an excessive current of
Y CURRENT the Y motor was detected.

• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it

ERROR 44e on after a while.
UV unit fan does not work
UV UNIT FAN ERROR When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
• Make sure that the setting of [Machine set-

2
ting] -> [feeding / take-up unit] -> [take-up
Error on the roller sensor of take-up unit
ERROR 44 ｆ unit] is "ON".
The roller sensor cannot be correctly
Take-UP Roll Sns Err • Check the set state of the media.
read.
• Confirm that the take-up unit operates using
the manual SW.

ERROR 45a Could not separate the print head.

P-HEAD TAKE OFF Err

ERROR 45b
C-HEAD CONNECT Err
Could not connect to the print head. • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
2
ERROR 45c distributor, our sales office, or service center.
C-HEAD TAKE OFF Err Could not separate the cutter head.

ERROR 45d Could not connect to the cutter head.

P-HEAD CONNECT Err

ERROR 45e Inappropriate pinch roller position.

• Position the pinch roller on the grit roller.
When displaying again again, contact your
local distributor or our service desk to call for
2
CHECK PR/GR POSITION
service.

ERROR 509 An error occurred in the control position.

HDC POSCNT

2
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR 50a An error occurred in the Y origin detection on after a while.
Y ORIGIN (initialization operation). When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
ERROR 50f Error occurred in the linear scale.
L-SCALE BLACK

ERROR 50c The media width could not be correctly

• Check the media set position.
read.

6
MEDIA WIDTH SENSOR
• Clean the media sensor.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR 516 The media is set outside the proper area. on after a while.
MEDIA SET POSITION R

• Check the clamp lever is lowered.

ERROR 504 Raise the clamp lever. When displaying again, contact your local
CLAMP UP distributor, our sales office, or service center.

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Message Cause Measures

• Remove the contacted media and reset it.
ERROR 505 • Open the cover and check whether there is
MEDIA JAM SENSOR reacted.
MEDIA JAM any obstacle in the movement of the car-
riage.

ERROR 519 Automatic recognition of negative pres-

NEGATIVE P.SENSOR sure sensor failed.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
Cutter head could not be moved due to
ERROR 522 on after a while.
connection failure between the cutter
CUT HOME POSITION When displaying again, contact your local
head and the connecting unit.
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
ERROR 525 The internal circuit of the ionizer was
WRONG IONIZER broken or abnormal discharge occurred.

• Clean the electrode needle by looking at the

Due to contamination and abrasion of
ERROR 526 ionizer instruction manual.
the electrode needle, the ion generation
IONIZER ION LEVEL • If the symptoms do not improve, replace the
amount is reduced.
corresponding static electrode needle.
When ions are absorbed by the sur-
• Make sure there are no conductors or other
rounding metal, the static elimination
ERROR 527 static eliminator near the ionizer.
capability is affected by instability of
IONIZER CONDITION • Keep away from conductors and static elimi-
installation environment (temperature,
nators if they are nearby.
humidity, surrounding metals, etc.).

ERROR 528 Pump sensor detection error. • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
PUMP MOTOR SENSOR
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
ERROR 549 The linear scale wiring to the DIO PCB is distributor, our sales office, or service center.
LEnc. Count DIO disconnected.

• Make sure that the IC chip is correctly

inserted.
• Reinsert the bottle.
ERROR 608 The IC chip cannot be correctly read. • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
WRONG INK IC on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
• Perform "Maintenance" "Overflow Mainte-
ERROR 61A The float sensor of the subtank detected nance".
InkOverflow Limit. When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

ERROR 61B Failed to supply ink to the sub tank

SUPPLY INK

It became impossible to maintain the

ERROR 61D negative pressure within the proper
NEGATIVE P. NotEnough, range (plus side)
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR 61E on after a while.
NEGATIVE P. OVER, It became impossible to maintain the When displaying again, contact your local
negative pressure within the proper distributor, our sales office, or service center.
ERROR 620 range (minus side)
POSITIVE P.NotEnough,

It became impossible to maintain the

ERROR 621 positive pressure within the proper range
POSITIVE P.OVER, (plus side)
• Make sure that the bottle is correctly
inserted.
• Reinsert the bottle.
ERROR 627 IC chip can not be read for a certain
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR627 INK BOTTLE SET time.
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

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Message Cause Measures

ERROR 650 The NCU unit is not connected. The noz-
NCU CONECT zle check function cannot be used.
The NCU sensor sensitivity is too low to
ERROR 651 correctly judge nozzle missing. The noz-
REPLACE NCU zle check function cannot be used.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
on after a while.
When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
• NCU replacement is necessary.
Contact our service desk or your local dis-
tributor to call for service.

ERROR 652
The NCU cannot correctly recognize the
NCU NZK CHK (HW)
ink discharge, because there are fre-
quent nozzle missing and ink droplet
ERROR 653 misalignment.
NCU NZK CHK (MARK) • Check the state of the nozzles, and if there
are frequent nozzle missing and ink droplet

1
ERROR 654 misalignment, conduct cleaning to restore.
NCU CENTER POS
Adjustment of the discharge position to
the NCU has failed.
ERROR 655
NCU FLUSH POS

• Check the state of the nozzles, and if there

are frequent nozzle missing and ink droplet

2
misalignment, conduct cleaning to restore.
ERROR 656 Sensor sensitivity adjustment has failed. If the same error message still appears after
NCU SN ADJST restoring the state of the nozzles, contact
your local distributor, our sales office, or
service center.

ERROR 658 The NCU sensor sensitivity is falling.

NCU SENSOR LV LOW

2
• Replacement of the NCU is recommended.
ERROR 65b Contact your local distributor, our sales
NCU Sens Adj Err H office, or service center.
The sensitivity of the sensor can not be
adjusted.
ERROR 65c
NCU Sens Adj Err L

ERROR 715
InkHeater Thr

ERROR 716
InkHeater Tmp
Ink heater thermistor broke down. • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
on after a while.
2
When displaying again, contact your local
ERROR 717 distributor, our sales office, or service center.
InkHeater Brk

ERROR 71a

2
UV-DRV PCB fuse blown.
UV-DRV PCB fuse

• Execute the operation after closing the

ERROR 901 Due to a certain error, the function can- cover.
INVALID OPERATION not be performed. • Execute after media is detected.
• Execute after solving the ink error.

ERROR 902 Performed an operation that can not be

• Execute after clearing the data.

6
DATA REMAIN executed while receiving print data.

• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it

ERROR 90d on after a while.
An error occurred in the mounted heads.
NO HEAD SELECT When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

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Message Cause Measures

• Change the media to the one with enough
width or length.
ERROR 90f Insufficient print area in built-in pattern
When the media width narrows because the
PRINT AREA SHORT printing.
origin moved, slide the origin to the right to
widen the effective media width.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR 04 on after a while.
An error occurred in the main PCB.
PARAM ROM When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

ERROR C10 Received the code other than the com-

COMMAND mand date. • Execute data clear and transmit data again.
• Turn the power on again and transmit the
ERROR C11 Received the parameters outside the data.
PARAMETER value range. • Check the USB cable connection.
• Use an interface cable conforming to the
ERROR C12 Received the invalid device control com- specifications.
DEVICE mand.

ERROR C31 You have performed "Copy", but the data • Execute Copy function using the same data
NO DATA is not stored in the reception buffer. one more time.

ERROR C32 The received data is too big to multiple

• Please change the data size.
DATAtooBIG sheet cutting.

ERROR C33 The feeding direction of the sheet is too

• Use a longer sheet.
SHEET SIZE short.

(1) Check whether the register marks are placed

appropriately. (P.4-2)
(2) Make sure that the media is not curled.
(3) Make sure that the position to start detecting
the register marks is correct.
(4) Make sure that black register marks are
printed on a white base.
(5) Make sure that there are no printed images
or smudges between register marks and that
ERROR C36 Could not detect the register marks. there is no dust adhered.
MARKdetect (6) Make sure that the register mark detection
settings are correct.
(7) If the register marks still cannot be detected,
even after clearing the check items above,
contact your local distributor, our sales office,
or service center.
(8) If the area around register marks are
colored, set the “MARK FILL UP” of the
register mark detection settings to ON.

The register mark detection result shows

ERROR C37 that the origin position was detected out- • Place the register marks within the sheet.
MARK ORG side the print range.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR C60 on after a while.
Could not detect the pen height.
PenEncoder When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
(1) Make sure that the pen line rubber is not
worn out extremely, or it has not come off or
changed form.
(2) Make sure that there is nothing adhered to
the pen line rubber.
ERROR C61 The pen height is not correct. (3) After putting the pen in the commercially
Pen Stroke available pen holder, check that it is installed
at the correct position.
(4) If an error is still displayed even after clearing
the check items above, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.

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Message Cause Measures

ERROR B0A
CTC PCB Vpow

ERROR B0B
CTC PCB V24

ERROR B0C Power supply voltage error on CTC

CTC PCB V5R0 PCB.
• Turn off the power on the machine and turn it
ERROR B0D on after a while.
CTC PCB V3R3 When displaying again, contact your local
distributor, our sales office, or service center.
ERROR B0E
CTC PCB V2R5

ERROR B0F
DIO PCB Uvpow
Power supply voltage error on UV-DRV
PCB.
1
ERROR B19 An error occurred in the power supply of
Station4 PCB V36 the STATION IV PCB.

2
SYSTEM HALT

Message Measures
• Turn off the power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
SYSTEM HALT (*)

2
When displaying again again, check the number and contact your local distributor, our
000 : MESSAGE sales office, or service center. (“000” is the error No.)
• Perform cleaning around the wiper.
SYSTEM HALT (*) • Turn off the power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
406 : WIPER ORG When displaying again again, check the number and contact your local distributor, our
sales office, or service center.

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Appendix

This chapter
contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine.

Specification ....................................................................................7-2
Printer Section Specifications ..........................................................7-2
Cutter Section Specifications ...........................................................7-3
Common Specifications ...................................................................7-4
Ink specifications .............................................................................7-6
Ink bottle installation order ...............................................................7-7
Sheet for inquiry ..............................................................................7-8
 Chapter 7 Appendix

Specification
Printer Section Specifications

UCJV300 Series

Item UCJV300-160 UCJV300-130 UCJV300-107 UCJV300-75

Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads
Print head
Specification 2 heads, 8 nozzles: 4c/6c+WW (in-line)
Printing mode (scan x feed) 300x600dpi*1 / 300x900dpi / 600x600dpi / 600x1200dpi / 1200x1200dpi
x-dpi: 600, 900, 1200
Plotting resolution
y-dpi: 300, 600, 1200
UV curing ink (genuine Mimaki ink)
Usable inks
C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, W, CL
Ink supply Supplied from bottles (UV curing ink)
Ink capacity 1L (1 bottle for each color)
Label stock (paper-based) / PVC sheet (including laminated; thickness no more than
Usable media
0.25 mm) / Fluorescent sheet / Reflective sheet
Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default) / Min. 5 mm Front : 120 mm Rear : 150 mm
Leaf media
(Left end and right end : 0.6 in (Default) / Min. 0.2 in Front : 4.7 in Rear : 5.9 in)
Margin
Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default) / Min. 5 mm Front : 120 mm Rear : 150 mm
Roll media
(Left end and right end : 0.6 in (Default) / Min. 0.2 in Front : 4.7 in Rear : 5.9 in)
Head height adjustment Manual 3-stage (2.0/2.5/3.0)
Waste ink tank Bottle type (2,000 cc)
Command MRL- V
UV unit Two air-cooled LED UV irradiation units (mounted on the head slider)
*1. Depending on the ink type, it may not be installed.

UCJV150 Series

Item UCJV150-160
Method Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads
Print head
Specification 1 heads, 4 nozzles: 4c
Printing mode (scan x feed) 300x600dpi*1 / 300x900dpi / 600x600dpi / 600x1200dpi / 1200x1200dpi
x-dpi: 600, 900, 1200
Plotting resolution
y-dpi: 300, 600, 1200
UV curing ink (genuine Mimaki ink)
Usable inks
C, M, Y, K
Ink supply Supplied from bottles (UV curing ink)
Ink capacity 1L (1 bottle for each color)
Label stock (paper-based) / PVC sheet (including laminated; thickness no more than
Usable media
0.25 mm) / Fluorescent sheet / Reflective sheet
Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default) / Min. 5 mm Front : 120 mm Rear : 150 mm
Leaf media
(Left end and right end : 0.6 in (Default) / Min. 0.2 in Front : 4.7 in Rear : 5.9 in)
Margin
Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default) / Min. 5 mm Front : 120 mm Rear : 150 mm
Roll media
(Left end and right end : 0.6 in (Default) / Min. 0.2 in Front : 4.7 in Rear : 5.9 in)
Head height adjustment Manual 3-stage (2.0/2.5/3.0)
Waste ink tank Bottle type (2,000 cc)
Command MRL- V
UV unit Two air-cooled LED UV irradiation units (mounted on the head slider)
*1. Depending on the ink type, it may not be installed.

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Cutter Section Specifications

Item Specifications
*1
Maximum speed 30 cm/s (42 cm/s in the 45° direction) (118.1 in/s (165.4 in/s in the 45° direction))
Maximum acceleration 0.5G
Cutting pressure 10 to 450g (0.02 to 1.0lb)
Number of times the cutter responds
10 times/sec
to a medium
Eccentric cutter/ water-based ballpoint pen/ oil-based ballpoint pen/ Ballpoint pen for
Usable tools
handwriting (sold on the market) *2
Polyvinyl chloride sheet (Thickness of 0.25mm or less with laminate) /fluorescent
sheet *3 *4
reflecting sheet *4(excluding high-intensity reflecting sheets)/ Label card (paper-
Usable media

1
based)/ Heat transfer rubber sheet (Polyvinyl chloride sheet (Thickness of 0.01in or
less with laminate)/ fluorescent sheet / reflecting sheet *4(excluding high-intensity
reflecting sheets)/ Label card (paper-based)/ Heat transfer rubber sheet)
Left and right: 15mm (0.6in) (default value), Minimum: 5mm (0.2in), Front: 135 mm
Leaf media
(5.3in), Rear: 150 mm (5.9in)
Margin
Left and right: 15mm (0.6in) (default value), Minimum: 5mm (0.2in), Front: 135 mm
Roll media
(5.3in), Rear: 150 mm (5.9in)
Repetition accuracy *5 ± 0.2 mm or less (excluding expansion and contraction due to temperature)
Reception buffer memory
Command
256 MB
MGL-II c2
2
Program step 25μm/step
*1. The maximum speed may be limited, depending on the size of a used medium. In addition, the cutting section does not operate with both speed and
acceleration being at the maximum.
*2. Use one with a diameter of 8 to 9 Φ whose clamped part has no protrusion or taper. In addition, because the position of the pen point changes, depending on
the types of pens, no good image quality can be ensured.

2
*3. This conforms with our specified sheet. This conforms with our specified sheet.
*4. When a blade dedicated for fluorescent sheets (SPB-0007) or a blade dedicated for reflecting sheets (SPB-0006) is used. When a blade dedicated for
fluorescent sheets (SPB-0007) or a blade dedicated for reflecting sheets (SPB-0006) is used.
*5. For repetition accuracy, see the lower part of this page.

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Common Specifications

UCJV300 Series

Item UCJV300-160 UCJV300-130 UCJV300-107 UCJV300-75

Max. printing/ cutting width 1610mm (63.4in) 1361mm (53.6in) 1090mm (42.9in) 800mm (31.5in)
Maximum 1620mm (63.8in) 1371mm (54.0in) 1100mm (43.3in) 810mm (31.9in)
Minimum 210mm (8.3in)
Thickness 1.0 mm or less (0.04 in or less)
Roll outside diame- Paper media : Φ250 mm or less (Φ9.8 in or less) Other media : Φ210 mm or less
ter *1 (Φ8.3 in or less)
Roll media SIZE
Roll weight *1,*2 40 kg or less (88.2 lb or less)
Roll inside diameter 2 or 3 inches
Printing surface Inside/outside
The roll end is gently fixed to the core with weak-adhesive tape or weak glue for
Roll end treatment
easy removal.
Maximum 1620mm (63.8in) 1371mm (54.0in) 1100mm (43.3in) 810mm (31.9in)
Leaf media SIZE
Minimum 210mm (8.3in)
Whichever the larger one of ± 0.3 mm or ± 0.3 % of the designated (Whichever
Absolute accuracy
the larger one of ± 0.01 in or ± 0.3 % of the designated)
Distance accuracy
Whichever the larger one of ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.1 % of the designated
Reproducibility
(Whichever the larger one of ± 0.08in or ± 0.1 % of the designated)
Perpendicularity ± 0.5 mm / 1000 mm (± 0.02 in / 39.4 in)
Take-up device supplied as a standard accessory (switching possible between
Media delivery
face in and face out).
Print data transfer
USB 2.0, Ethernet 1000 BASE-T
Interface function
E-mail function Ethernet 10 BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BA
During standby Less than 55 dB (A) (FAST-A, Front & Rear & Left & Right 1 m)
During continuous
Less than 65 dB (A)
Noise printing
During discontinu-
Less than 70 dB (A)
ous printing
VCCI-Class A, FCC-Class A, UL 60950-1 compliant ETL, CE Marking (EMC,Low
Safety Standard Voltage Directive,Machinery Directive, RoHS Directive), CB Report, RoHS,
Energy Star, RCM
Single-phase AC100 - 120V / 200 - 240V ±10%
Power
50/60Hz ± 1Hz
Power consumption 1920W@AC200V system / 1440W@AC100V system
Available temp. 20 °C to 30 °C (68 °F to 86 °F)
Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation)
Guaranteed temp. 20 °C to 25 ℃ (68 °F to 86 °F)
Recommended
Environment Temperature change ± 10 °C / h or less (± 50 °F / h or less)
Dust Equivalent to normal office level
Highest operation
2000 m (6561.7ft)
height
Weight 188kg (414.5lb) 177kg (390.2lb) 161kg (354.9lb) 144kg (317.5lb)
Width 2900mm (114.2in) 2650mm (104.3in) 2380mm (93.7in) 2090mm (82.3in)
Outside dimensions Depth 776mm (30.6in)
Height 1475 mm (58.1in) (excluding ink bottle height)
*1. It is outside diameter and weight after take-up media.
*2. Without deflection of the roll when it is retained at both ends.

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UCJV150 Series

Item UCJV150-160
Max. printing/ cutting width 1610mm (63.4in)
Maximum 1620mm (63.8in)
Minimum 210mm (8.3in)
Thickness 1.0 mm or less (0.04 in or less)
Roll outside diame- Paper media : Φ250 mm or less (Φ9.8 in or less) Other media : Φ210 mm or less
ter *1 (Φ8.3 in or less)
Roll media SIZE
Roll weight *1,*2 40 kg or less (88.2 lb or less)
Roll inside diameter 2 or 3 inches
Printing surface Inside/outside
The roll end is gently fixed to the core with weak-adhesive tape or weak glue for

1
Roll end treatment
easy removal.
Maximum 1620mm (63.8in)
Leaf media SIZE
Minimum 210mm (8.3in)
Whichever the larger one of ± 0.3 mm or ± 0.3 % of the designated (Whichever
Absolute accuracy
the larger one of ± 0.01 in or ± 0.3 % of the designated)
Distance accuracy
Whichever the larger one of ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.1 % of the designated
Reproducibility
(Whichever the larger one of ± 0.08in or ± 0.1 % of the designated)
Perpendicularity

Media delivery
± 0.5 mm / 1000 mm (± 0.02 in / 39.4 in)
Take-up device supplied as a standard accessory (switching possible between
2
face in and face out).
Print data transfer
USB 2.0, Ethernet 1000 BASE-T
Interface function
E-mail function Ethernet 10 BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BA

2
During standby Less than 55 dB (A) (FAST-A, Front & Rear & Left & Right 1 m)
During continuous
Less than 65 dB (A)
Noise printing
During discontinu-
Less than 70 dB (A)
ous printing
VCCI-Class A, FCC-Class A, UL 60950-1 compliant ETL, CE Marking (EMC,Low
Safety Standard Voltage Directive,Machinery Directive, RoHS Directive), CB Report, RoHS,
Energy Star, RCM

Power
Single-phase AC100 - 120V / 200 - 240V ±10%
50/60Hz ± 1Hz 2
Power consumption 1920W@AC200V system / 1440W@AC100V system
Available temp. 20 °C to 30 °C (68 °F to 86 °F)
Humidity 35 to 65% Rh (No condensation)
Guaranteed temp. 20 °C to 25 ℃ (68 °F to 86 °F)
Recommended

2
Environment Temperature change ± 10 °C / h or less (± 50 °F / h or less)
Dust Equivalent to normal office level
Highest operation
2000 m (6561.7ft)
height
Weight 183kg (403.4lb)
Width 2900mm (114.2in)
Outside dimensions Depth 776mm (30.6in)
Height 1475 mm (58.1in) (excluding ink bottle height)
*1. It is outside diameter and weight after take-up media.
*2. Without deflection of the roll when it is retained at both ends.
2

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Ink specifications

Item UV ink
Supply 1 L ink bottle
Black ink
Cyan ink
Magenta ink
Yellow ink
Color
Light cyan ink
Light magenta ink
White ink
Clear ink
Ink capacity 1L
The period is printed on the ink bottle.
Shelf life
Within three months after opening the package even in the available period.
5 to 30 ℃ (Up to 1 month at 30 ℃ )
Storage • Be sure to keep a vessel in the airtight condition.
• Be sure to keep a vessel in a dry, well-ventilated, cool and dark location.
Storage temperature
1 to 60 ℃ (Up to 120 hours at 60 ℃ , up to 1 month at 40 ℃ )
Transportation • Avoid the condition lower than 0 °C and higher than 40 °C. (Avoid the condition
lower than 32 °F and higher than 104 °F.)

• Do not disassemble ink bottles and do not refill them with ink.
• Ink could freeze if kept in a cold place for an extended period.
If the ink freezes, defrost it for at least 3 hours at room temperature (25 ℃ ) before use.
Note that the properties of ink that has been frozen will change, resulting in deteriorated print quality. Store the ink in an
environment that will not freeze the ink.

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Ink bottle installation order

• The installation order of ink bottles varies depending on the ink set that you are using.

1
2
7
8
3
4
5
6

Installation Location
Model Ink Set

2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
UCJV150 Series 4C - - C M Y K - -
4C C M Y K Y K M C
6C + W C M Y K Lm Lc W W
UCJV300 Series
4C + CL + W C M Y K CL CL W W
4C + W C C M M Y K W W

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Sheet for inquiry

Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine.
Fill in the following necessary items, and fax the sheet to our sales office.

Company name

Person in charge

Telephone number

Machine model

Operating system

Machine information*1

Error message

Contents of inquiry

*1. Refer to "Displaying the Information" of "Convenient using" then fill in necessary information. ( P.3-27)

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October, 2018
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.
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