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GP-604S Operation Manual - mimaki engineering co., ltd.

1. Front cover Function Protects the station from dusts Open the cover when performing maintenance Carriage Moves the print head from side to side Power switch It turns on off the power to the device When the power switch is turned on the POWER indicator lights in green While the main power switch is on the ink clogging preventive operation is performed periodically even if the power switch is off Sleep clean page 5 16 Operation panel Operation keys for operating the device and the LCD for displaying set items are on the panel 227 page 1 4 Ink station Set the specified ink cartridges page 1 8 Waste ink tank Waste ink using cleaning gathers this tank 22 gt page 3 9 Table Set the garment and perform printing It will be subjected to high tem peratures for the built in heater Heater power switch Turns on off the heater power page 1 6 1 2 Rear Function IEEE 1394 connector Interface connector compatible with IEEE 1394 IEEE 1284 connector Not used on the device Voltage selector switch Switches between 100 120 V and 220 240 V according to the power voltage used AP page 1 7 AC inlet Connects the power cable Main power switch Turn off the power when transferring the device or not in use for a long period Normally leave it ON 1 3
2. Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys Pictorial signs used in this Structure of this Operation For safe operation oe eerie eset eee Dockets cua Pictonal Exainple of pictorial SIgns e E Precautions USE ccs rr a Positiorior The Warning CHAPTER 1 and Function of each section D Cc gc Ac Operation Panel 5c eset roo ducant rk ga e TRA v za EN rj Setting the heater VOllage sese urs Fapeb bak n pex E s Sae ER CUP ER EUER DU OM PERF ANKE KSAU REIN RR SERRE ENTRE EN RANT HORNO RUE CNN CHAPTER 2 Operation Operation LIII UTEM Switching on the power supply uiti EMT T Opening closing the front If opened the front cover during Adjusting the suitable temperature of heater Checking and solving nozzle clogging iue
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4. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 BB 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 Select the DATA DUMP page 5 2 Press the ENTER key Plotting starts automatically 3 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 5 20 00 01 28 04 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0000 00 00 00 QO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 QO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 000000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 200000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 000000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 9
5. D N k k kokok lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm Ink exchanging procedure The current ink set can be altered Change from 4 color ink set to 6 color with White ink set Change from 6 color with White ink set to 4 color ink set 4 color ink set Two ink cartridges of the same color can be placed per head for fast and high quality printing Four colors Black Magenta Cyan Yellow are used Set the ink cartridge according to the upper color order label shown under the ink station on the back 6 color with White ink set Each of the six colors and two White ink are placed in each ink station for higher quality printing Six colors Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light magenta Light cyan and White ink are used Set the ink cartridge according to the lower color order label shown under the ink station on the back BK M C3 4 color ink set v 6color with white ink set Le w upper side K Black Magenta FRONT SIDE Y Yellow Le Light Cyan Lm Light Magenta W White 5 24 STEPS 1 Select the HEAD WASH 252 page 5 2 Press the ENTER key Press the JOG keys key to select the head for washing Select the head number by the set 12 or 34 Here select all head number Press the ENTER key Remove the in
6. 12 Close the front cover and then press the C ENTER key PLEASE WAIT After performing the initial operation reverts to the LOCAL mode LOCAL WIDTH 610 mm 3 5 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE WASH Use this function in case the internal section is dirty or if nozzle missing cannot be resolved even after cleaning page 2 7 4 9 to wear the supplied goggle and gloves If you get ink in your eyes 7 immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water f nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several times execute the FILL UP INK and WASH functions page 5 18 If this error cannot be resolved with these functions contact the dealer If there exist cartridges with NEAR END and or INKEND the cleaning function suctioning through nozzles is not activated Replace cartridges with NEAR END and or INK END before cleaning FUNCTION STEPS FUNCTION SET UP lt ENT gt 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL 2 Press the FUNCTION key f FUNCTION MAINTENANCE ENT v 3 Press the JOG key A or V to select the MAINTENANCE ENTER MAINTENANCE STATION ent 4 Press the ENTER key STATION is displayed C v 5 Press the JOG key A or V to select the NOZZLE WASH ENTER 6 Press the ENTER key Move the carriage on the table 7 Open the front cover 3 6 8 Hold the projectio
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8. 3 o o o t n alternately appear FILL UP The menu returns to LOCAL mode when ink fill up operation lt LOCAL gt is completed width 610 mm 5 26 CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered Chapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where an abnormal phenomenon arises on the device and where an error message is given on the display Table of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure 6 2 if an INIA FAILS OCCUTS ec cm 6 4 Ink cartridge trouble PME POT 6 5 Troubles for which error messages are given the LCD 6 6 Waning 6 6 Ertor messages ar ura is dtes 6 8 Before taking phenomenon a sign of failure Corrective measures against troubles in the case where no error message is given on the LCD are described in this section Make sure to take the following measures before taking the trouble as a sign of failure If the measures fail restore the device to the normal state contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI office to call for service The device cannot be energized More often than not this is due to improper connection of the power cable Check that the power cable has been properly connected to the power outlet and the computer Has the power cable been con Securely connect the power cable nected
9. Print the test pattern TEST 0 If printed abnormal Seting Media MUR Read the thickness of the media 2 Plotting an Image from 0 2 10 Starting the plotting operation 2 10 Interrupting the plotting operation 2 11 When the message ERROR71 WORK TOO HIGH is displayed 2 11 To replenish ink set a new ink cartridge in the ink station 2 12 Turning the power off 2 2 1 2 2 2 01160000000010000000000000000000000004 2 14 CHAPTER Daily cleaning Maintenance aS 3 2 Notes ci iota 3 2 If the frame components of the device table T shirt plate have stained 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink 3 4 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE 3 6 When the waste ink tank becomes 3 9 CHAPTER 4 Setting Function Basic operations of 4 2 Register the function on each purpose Type Registration 4 4 I egistering a type Ee t a vee Rd de ee EY De ERR S 4 4 Changing
10. Safety Standard UL VCCI Class A FCC Class A CE Marking Power AC 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz gt 1 Hz Power consumption 1KVA or less Recommended Available temp 20 C to 35 C Environment Humidity 35 to 65 Rh No condensation Guaranteed temp 20 C to 25 C Temperature change 10 C h or less Dust Equivalent to normal office level Weight Less than 145 kg Table height Approx 400 mm Outside 1660 mm w x 1070 mm D x 650 mm H A 2 Specification for ink Item Specifications Ink type Exclusive Solvent ink cartridge Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light cyan Light magenta White Contents of ink 220 cc per cartridge Shelf life One year from the data of manufacture at room temperature Within three months after opening the package Storage temperature During storage 1 to 40 C Storage at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a month During 1 to 60 C Storage at temperature of 60 C is only permitted within 120 hours and at temperature of 40 C is permitted within a month A3 Moving the device Please contact your dealer when moving the device If moving the device by yourself out of necessity secure a suitable space as below before moving the device 1950 mm 2200 mm When moving the device not to app
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13. Turn on the power of the heater If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local distributor to call for service BREAKAGE The heater is disconnected THERMISTOR The thermistor of the print heater is defective 6 7 Contact your local distributor to call for service Error messages Error messages indicates error numbers If any error message is given on the LCD turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local MIMAKI distributor or MIMAKI office to call for service Corrective measure Error message ERROR 01 MAIN ROM ERROR 02 MAIN RAM Control circuit board is defective ERROR 03 POWER 5V Control circuit board is defective POWER 5V POWER 35V ERROR 04 FRASH ROM ERROR 06 D RAM Control circuit board is defective ERROR 07 Head connection failure is detected ERROR 08 ENCODER n Trouble with detection of linear encoder ERROR 09 HDC Control circuit board is defective FPGA Error HDC Error Turn off the power to the device an turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local dis tributor to call for service ERROR 10 COMMAND The device has received data other than command data The interface cab
14. 4 10 Set the print area This device enables to specify the print area as following two methods AP page 4 9 Two methods POINT AREA are able to switch with the function LED POINTER The specified print area is read by RasterLinkGP output software and output data are created accordingly Refer to the RasterLinkGP user manual for details 1 POINT Specify the printing point Specify one point P1 to determine the printing point 1 Specify the base point PO 2 Specify another point P1 to determine the printing point Create an output data according to the point specified PO Base point P1 Printing point e g When printing at 200 mm lower from PO X 1 Set the point X Y as PO 2 Determine the P1 point X 200 Y based on the PO point Y Origin 3 Read the data into the RasterLinkGP If determined the printing base point on the RasterLinkGP it enables to print accurately on the specified position even if printing characters differ in number e g Print as centering the P1 point Q a ta o ABC C 4 11 2 AREA Specify the printing area Specify two point P1 P2 to determine the printing point 1 Specify the base point PO 2 Specify two point P1 P2 to determine the printing area A rectangle formed by the two opposing corners indicates the printing area PO Base point p2 Effective printing area Rectangle a
15. Change the head height Z key Function mode AP page 4 15 2 11 replenish ink set a new ink cartridge the ink station If ink in the cartridge comes to an empty the corresponding message appears Plotting can be continued however ink may run out during plotting Immediately put a new ink cartridge Incase NEAR END is indicated on the LCD replace a ink cartridge good time When carrying out continuous output start printing after checking the ink level In case ink finished during printing the operation stopped If replenishing ink during printing it may result in color change lt When the amount of ink becomes small during plotting gt Indicates the ink color which has run out Display shows on the right indicates that black ink comes to lt LOCAL gt NEAR END K an end lt When the amount of ink completely runs out during plotting gt Indicates the ink color which has completely run out Display shows on the right indicates that cyan ink runs out ELA INK END STEPS 1 The messages displayed on the LCD during lt LOCAL gt plotting NEAR END When INKnearEND appears the LOCAL mode is resumed and the operation stopped each time plotting of a single data is completed Proceed to Step 2 at the end of the plotting operation When INKEND appears plotting cannot be continued 2 Install a new ink cartridge Pull out the indicated ink cartridge and
16. Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local distributor to call for service ERROR 71 WORK TOO HIGH Sensor detects the garment during plot operation The head may rub to the media Set the media correctly Set the media correctly or alter the head height ERROR 73 WORK SENSOR Sensor fails to detect the media or the media is not properly set Set the media correctly ERROR 120 ENV TEMP LOW ERROR 121 ENV TEMP HIGH Environment temperature is beyond the guarantee It may cause the image problem 6 10 Adjust to the appropriate environment temperature APPENDIX This appendix describes the specifications and components the device function menu structure Table of contents Basic specifications 2 Specification for ink A 3 Moving the T EEE 4 Function Flowchart 60 em meme rne reete renis 5 Basic specifications Item GP 604S Printing head Method Piezo electric drop on demand Specification 4 heads Inlines Nozzle 4 color ink set 360 nozzles for each color 6 color with White ink set 180 nozzles for each color White 360 nozzles Resolution
17. lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm 4 Check the test patterns If a failure occurs proceed with next page If the test pattern is normally plotted complete the operation Normal pattern Abnormal pattern Nozzle is dirty Clogged with ink 2 6 If printed abnormal pattern STEPS 1 Press the CLEANING key TN CLEANING TYPE normal A 2 Press the JOG key a or v to select the CLEANING method of cleaning Cy normal v CLEANING normal Select this if any line is missing TYPE ipfi soft Select this if any line is bent strong Select this if inferior plotting cannot be CLEANING recovered after normal or soft cleaning TYPE strong 3 Press the ENTER key ENTER CLEANING ACTIVE Starts the cleaning operation He oe eae k The operation status is displayed as marks lt LOCAL gt After cleaning is completed the mode reverts to the LOCAL mode width 610 mm 4 Repeat printing test pattern and check the result of test plotting Repeat operation above until the test pattern is normally plotted If the plotting failure cannnot be recovered even after repeatedly peformed the cleaning operation clean the wiper and ink page 3 4 2 7 Setting Media Set the media flatly after getting rid or wrinkles STEPS 1 Wy lt Confirm the table comes out and then set the media on it Make sure to secure enough space before setting the
18. 5 17 rbd dne a e eet tiat e era 5 17 HEAD WASH aca tir rtm o sette ect poc pe rp d d 5 17 Drawing setup conditions 5 5 19 Plotting HEX CODE DATA DUMP 5 20 Wiper Life warning WIPE 5 21 Setting time TIME SET 5 22 Displaying device information INFORMATION 5 23 exchanging DIOBBOUIE aiiin 5 24 CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions encountered Before taking a phenomenon as a sign 6 2 6 4 die Uo 6 5 Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD 6 6 WAIMIAG 6 6 ErtOF messages eue eec re pages aeuo rub io E Ee REB teas 6 8 APPENDIX Basic specifications ccc cceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeneess A 2 Specification TOI INK srusen enn e Ra UR RR DR Ra a ERA A 3 BVT EES VCS EOS 4 Function cpi 5 Features The features of the device are described below
19. Do not touch or stain the contacts of the ink cartridge as doing so may cause damage to the print circuit board Never disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge Protection against dust It is strongly recommended to use the device in a room that is not dusty Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when in bad environment page 4 8 Keep the front cover to be closed also when the device is not engaged in printing If not dust can accumulate on the head nozzle Store media in a bag Wiping off dust accumulated on a media will adversely affect the media due to static electricity Frequently wipe the capping station clean to eliminate dust and lint Dust in the head will also cause drops of ink to fall abruptly down on the garment during printing If this phenomenon takes place be sure to clean up the head gr page 2 7 4 9 Relocation of the device The device may be relocated within the same floor without steps For safety reasons it must be carried by at least four persons Media If media that is likely to tightly curl flatten first the paper before using it for printing Heavily curled media affect the plotted result Periodic exchange parts There are some parts which must be replaced by service men You have to make a contract with distributors or dealers for after sale service Position of the warning level This device is adhered with the warning label Be sure to fully understand the warni
20. 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 3 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 4 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 5 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 6 0 0 MAINTENANCE PATTERN 7 0 0 lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm Regular wiping function INT WIPING In case of setting for heaters at high temperature or setting too much amount of ink per unit high concentration render set etc spray mass of ink or nozzle out phenomena occur because the ink right after printing is heated by the heater and the vaporized solvent build up condensation on a print head surface When the heater setting temperature and the out side temperature differs greatly ink easily get to condense This function enables to wipe off the condensed ink as wiping the nozzle at intervals during performing plotting STEPS 1 Select the INT WIPING CAP page 5 2 MAINTENANCE INT WIPING lt ent gt 2 Press the ENTER key a INT WIPING SCAN COUNT is displayed SCAN COUNT Seite 3 Press the ENTER key lt INT WIPING SCAN COUNT 0 A 4 Press the JOG key A or v to select the int wieinc number of the scanning for the regular wiping SCANCOUNT 30 0 200 scan The initial value of the SCAN COUNT is 0 no wipe Alter the setting value according to the status of use Set the scan number around 30 50 scansin case setting the heater temperature at 50 degrees Celsius and above much amount of ink to be coated 5
21. 360 540 720 1440 dpi Drawing mode 4 color ink set 360 x 540 3 6 12 passes Unidirection bidirection 360 x 720 dpi 2 4 8 passes Unidirection bidirection 720 x 720 2 4 8 passes Unidirection bidirection 6 color ink set 360 x 540 3 6 12 passes Unidirection bidirection 360 x 720 dpi 4 8 16 passes Unidirection bidirection 720 x 720 dpi 4 8 16 passes Unidirection bidirection Usable inks Exclusive Solvent ink cartridge Usable the solvent ink SS2 ink 4 color ink set K M C Y 2 each 1 cartridge per color 6 color set K M C Y Lc Lm 1 each and 2 White ink cartridges Delivery system of ink Supplies ink through a tube from ink cartridge Remaining ink display function IC mounted Ink end detecting function Ink cartridge replacement system Capacity of ink cartridge 220 cc 5 cc per cartridge About 200 cc for each cartridge variable Max printing width 610 mm 570 mm at 360x360 540 720 dpi in a high speed mode plotting 420 mm Waste ink tank Bottle type 1 000 cc Replacement timing is judged visually Interface IEEE1394 compliant Command MRL IIE Corresponding for variable dots ESC PV 2 base MIMAKI original command Noise during standby Less than 58 dB FAST A Front amp Rear amp Left amp Right 1 m during continuous printing Less than 65 dB during discontinuous printing Less than 70 dB
22. Displays the wiper replacement warning when the standard number of wiping is reached initial value 1 2 Displays the wiper replacement warning when a half of the standard number of wiping is reached 1 3 Displays the wiper replacement warning when one third of the standard number of wiping is reached 1 4 Displays the wiper replacement warning when a quarter of the standard number of wiping is reached Set the 1 4 for dusty locations STEPS 1 Select the WIPE LEVEL AP page 5 2 MAINTENANCE WIPE LEVEL lt ent gt 2 Press the ENTER key ENER MAINTENANCE WIPE LEVEL 1 1 A 3 Press the JOG key A or v to select the MAINTENANCE warning level to replace the wiper FE LEVEL 1 3 v 4 Press the ENTER key ENTER MAINTENANCE WIPE LEVEL ent 5 Press the END key twice C lt LOCAL gt The menu returns to the LOCAL mode TWICE width 610 mm 5 21 Setting time TIME SET The device incorporates a calender TIME STAMP function of the FUNCTION mode displays the date and time depending on this setting gt page 4 9 STEPS 1 Select the TIME SET AP page 5 2 MAINTENANCE TIME SET ent 2 Press the ENTER key enter MAINTENANCE DATE 2005 06 20 3 Setthe date Press the JOG key or gt to select the digit Press the JOG key A or W to change the value A 4 Press the JOG key A or v to select the MAINTENANCE 5 Setthe time Press the JOG key lt d or gt to select the d
23. LEVELO 3 INCH page A 9 Set a unit of set values displayed MM is set as the factory preset unit MM INCH 248 STAMP page A 9 Print the date of output and plotting condition at end of plotting MODE STAMP Print the plotting condition ON OFF TIME STAMP Print the date of output ON OFF AUTO CLEANING gt page A 9 Perform head cleaning automatically Perform cleaning for each plot to prevent plotting failures ON OFF WORK CHANGE gt page A 9 Automatically up the head after printing to change the media easily ON OFF LED POINTER page A 9 Select POINT printing point or AREA printing area as the method of print area setting POINT AREA SETUP RESET gt page A 9 Reset the current plotting conditions to the factory preset plotting conditions Execute this function for each type ON OFF 4 9 Effective Plotting Area The device enables to print over the black bordered table area Printing direction TABLE 420 mm Maximum print area 420 x 610 mm In case printing at 360x360 dpi 360x540 or 360x720 dpi in a high speed mode the maximum print area is to be 420x570 mm Never alter the origin print start position except for test print purposes Altering the origin on the device will cause an error from the origin set in RasterLinkGP output software If you must change the origin change it on the RasterLinkGP
24. Operation Panel The operation panel that is used to operate the device Display POWER lamp Displays a set item a guidance Lights up in green when the error etc power to the device is turned on 20 J Z keys Adjust the head height in the 2 LOCAL mode 2 4 CLEANING key Performs head cleaning v TEST key m Print the test pattern for C 3 checking the nozzle status LED POINTER key LED POINTER FUNCTION REMOTE TG Set the printing point and the printing area CYCLE START END ENTER CO CYCLE START key Detect the thickness of the garment in the LOCAL mode END key Used to cancel the last set item that has been input or to return to the previous setting menu JOG keys A v lt gt Select the value in the FUNCTION mode Move the table back and forth in the LOCAL mode DATA CLEAR key Erase the received data REMOTE key Switch the operation mode between the REMOTE mode and the LOCAL mode ENTER key Used to move to the lower level menu and establish the settings Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing Further it is provided with LED pointer to determine the starting point of printing Capping station The capping station consists of ink caps wiper for cleaning the heads etc Cap It covers the nozzle so as to prevent the head nozzle from drying up Wiper Itis used to clean the h
25. Register the function on each purpose Registration The FUNCTION mode can be registered for each four types TYPE 1 to TYPE 4 as usage Type registration enables to change plotting conditions easily as usage Registering a type STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode 2 Press the FUNCTION key 3 Press the ENTER key 4 Press the JOG key A or v to select any of types 1 through 4 5 Press the ENTER key Setup the Plotting Conditions Cr page 4 5 Changing the type lt LOCAL gt Width 610 mm PUNCTION FUNCTION SET UP lt ENT gt a SETUP SELECT TYPE 1 A C setup SELECT CTYPE 2 v ENTER TYPE 1 FEED COMP ent If plotting conditions for types 1 through 4 have already been registered settings can be se lected according to the plotting simply by selecting the type STEPS 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 above Select a type 2 Press the END key Control returns to the LOCAL mode and it enables to print according to the print condition of the selected type didit SET UP SELECT 2 ale TYPE FEED COMP ent Setup functions List of functions The list below shows the detail information on each function FEED COMP Function Correct the amount of garment feed in printing page 4 6 A 8 HEATER Set condition of the built in heater
26. The menu returns to the LOCAL mode Width 610 mm VECE Change the head height the head gap When in use of a fuzzy or wrinkled media adjust the head height the head gap CYCLE START function only read the thickness of the media may result in touching to the head Two methods are available to change the head gap Initial value 2 5 mm When setting the head gap higher the ink dots can not be dropped on the proper position It causes the head become dirty and debaement of printing because the dropped ink become like a mist When high speed printing with high head gap ink is easy to become mist Do not use High speed setting on the RIP when setting the head gap high NU The media thickness read by CYCLE START key is cread when using this function 1 Press the Z keys to determine the head gap STEPS 1 sure that the mode is LOCAL Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the Width 610 mm LOCAL mode 2 Press the Z key A or to move up and down C ORIGIN SET UP the head height as needed ZHeight 0 0 v ENTER 3 Press the ENTER key after determined the Cp height Width 610 mm The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 4 15 2 Determine the head gap the FUNCTION mode STEP 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL LOCAL Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the Width 610 mm LOCAL mode 2 Press the FUNCTION key OON
27. gt SLEEPclean INTERVAL 8h SLEEPclean INTERVAL 12h MAINTENANCE SLEEPclean lt ent gt lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm If nozzles clogged even after the cleaning function is executed Executes the following two functions in case the nozzle cogging cannot be solved even after performing head cleaning 4P page 2 6 FILL UP INK Fills up ink WASH Cleans the head tube and damper with the dedicated cleaning fluid option FILL UP INK STEPS 1 Select the FILL UP INK 1 27 page 5 2 MAINTENANCE FILL UP INK ent 2 Press the ENTER key ENTER FILL UP Starts ink filling automatically When ink filling is completed the menu returns MAINTENANCE FILL UP INK ent gt 3 Press the END key twice END 2 LOCAL gt The menu returns to the LOCAL mode width 610 mm HEAD WASH Pa ye The washing liquid SPC 0407 is separately available from your local distributor STEPS 1 Select the HEAD WASH age 5 2 pag MAINTENANCE HEAD WASH ent 2 Press the ENTER key Enc WASH 25 3 Remove the ink cartridge Starts discharging the ink 5 17 When the right display appears set the clean ing cartridge Aspirates the cleaning fluid When the right display appears remove the cleaning cartridge Sucks in air When the display shown at right appears set the cleaning cartridge Aspirates the cleaning fluid When the right dis
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29. FUNCTION SET UP ENT A 3 Press the JOG key A or v to select the FUNCTION HEAD HEAD GAP ENT 4 Press the ENTER key ENTER FUNCTION HEAD GAP 2 5mm A 5 Press the JOG key A or v to select the head CD runction height HEAD GaP 2 0mm Changeable from 1 0 to 8 0 0 1mm unit M 6 Press the ENTER key Enter the JOG mode 7 Press the JOG keys to move the carriage to the HERO GAr kok k position which set the head the table 8 Press the ENTER key Detect the media and the head move to establish in step 4 ENTER HEAD GAP 2 0 mm After determining the origin the device enters the LOCAL mode LOCAL Width 610 mm 4 16 Correcting the media feed rate FEED COMP When the media type or heater temperature is changed the amount of media feed changes Make sure to correct dot positions If the correction value is not appropriate stripes may occur in the plotting disturbing neat plotting When the heater temperature is changed make sure that the CONSTANT CAUTION indicator is lit and the set temperature is reached before making correction The correcting pattern performs the plot operation across the full width of the effective area Carefully handle with the parts with no media or it will be stained with ink CORRECTING PATTERN Plot two bands Adjust the plot density so that the boundary of the two bands is plotted with an eve
30. Newly developed high reliability high coloring solvent ink The newly developed solvent ink allows the use of raw tarpaulin or other commercially available media realizing high quality plotting with a low running cost This ink has a high water resistance and high weather resistance No lamination is required and the outdoor durability in weather resistance is up to 3 years Easy ink replacement The ink cartridge can be replaced safely and easily without getting your hands dirty Easy maintenance The automatic capping system allows not to wash the Heads the need of head cleaning before turning off the power Nozzle clogging can be recovered by performing the cleaning function If the device is not in use for a prolonged period of time it automatically performs Nozzle clog ging preventive operation at fixed intervals However the main power must be left turned on The device monitors the time period when not in use When the power is turned on or when plotting is started it automatically performs head cleaning to prevent from clogging Nozzle Indication of the ink remains Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device you can use the ink and medium without waste Printing heater mounting The device detects the ambient temperature to perform temperature control allowing heating temperature setup which best suits the garment used It works on preserving the colors of inks and preventing from setting
31. The following describes the mode selection for data reception from the computer and LCD display during plotting For various function settings necessary for plotting refer to CHP4 Setting Function When plotting is started the LCD displays the following information REMOTE STD 360x360 4 U 2 5 Resolution 360 540 720 DPI Head height Dividing method U Unidirectional B Bidirectional Passes 1 pass 8 pass Quality STD Standard FINE High quality FAST High speed HOST When plot setting is made on the computer STEPS 1 Press the REMOTE key remote x REMOTE The menu reverts to the REMOTE mode 1 2 5 The type of the currently selected plotting condition be confirmed CAP page 4 4 f a heater temperature does not reach to the setting value it indicates the following display TEMP CONTROL Display alternately TEMP PLEASE WAIT Print 30 C 60 As soon as reaching to the setting temperature it returns to the REMOTE mode Press the REMOTE key to return to the LOCAL mode Press the ENTER key to enter the REMOTE mode without the temperature control 2 Transmit data from the computer REMOTE 360x360 The plotting conditions that have been set for the data are STD 4 U 2 5 displayed For the method of data transmission refer to the manual for the output software Start plotting lt LOCAL gt After plotting operation is complete
32. garment Press the Z keys A V to adjust the head height as needed NOTE Do not touch the heater part for the part on the table is heating up while the heater is on or it may cause burns Make sure to use the garment after getting rid of wrinkles and curls or it may cause the image failure When performs printing continually wipe off the ink from retaining plates and the table using a detergent cloth In case moving up the head height press the END key to replace the head height after setting a garment In the case press the EN TER key the head height is altered Enables the WORK CHANGE in the function to move up the head automatically after completing the plot operation 2 8 Read the thickness of the media The device reads the thickness of the media and the head moves according to the thick ness STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL remote lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm 2 Press the CYCLE START key lt LOCAL gt S The table moves to read the thickness of the media After the operation is completed the menu enters the REMOTE mode REMOTE TYPE 1 2 5 Read media thickness is available until performing the following operation Turn off the power CAP page 2 16 Press the CYCLE START key again Change the head height head gap AP page 4 15 16 Wy 2 9 Plotting an Image from source data Starting the plotting operation
33. keys A v 4 and p to move LED POINTER P2 the head to point P2 300 0 300 0 Displays the relative coordinate from the P1 points ENTER Press the ENTER key to determine the P2 point 4 13 Set the ORIGIN The origin needs resetting at any point for test print and other functions For normal printing operation the origin must be determined on RasterLinkGP output software STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL mode lt LOCAL gt Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the Width 610 mm LOCAL mode 2 Press the A v lt and gt keys to move the ORIGIN SET UP carriage to the origin position 00 24 gt Blinking value of the LED POINTER indicates Origin Length Origin Width the display coordinate 3 Press the ENTER key ORIGIN X 300 Y 300 The effective plotting area is displayed on the LCD and the menu returns to the LOCAL mode When the device starts plotting the next time it uses the origin that has been determined unless the origin is changed If a sensor detects the media when the carriage begins to move or moving sensor detects the media when the carriage begins to move or moving moving is stopped and an error message displayed on the panel In that case follow the procedure below STEPS The head moves up WORK TOO HIGH 2 Press the A v 4 and gt keys to move the ORIGIN carriage to the origin position Z Height 8 0 E e
34. the menus The following gives the key operation flow to invoke menus For details refer to Appendix lt LOCAL gt REMOTE width 610 mm TYPE 1 2 5 FUNCTION SET UP lt ENT gt ENTER SET UP TYPE 1 TYPE 1 SELECT TYPE 1 FEED COMP ent gt PRINT START ent gt OO 1 1 HEATER lt ent gt PRINT HEAT lt ent gt OO TYPE 1 C F lt ent gt OO OO i TYPE 1 I STANDBY ent gt QO TYPE 1 OFFTIME lt ent gt FUNCTION 2 2 2 FEED COMP lt ent gt PRINT START lt ent gt 42 Select the LOCAL mode Ascertain first that the device does not perform printing in the REMOTE mode then press the REMOTE key to enter the LOCAL mode Select the FUNCTION mode Press the FUNCTION key and the device enters the FUNCTION mode The FUNCTION mode is divided into two categories the setup function and mainte nance function Select either function Select a type There are four types The FUNCTION mode can be set for each type depending on the garment type used Select the Function Select the function pressing the JOG keys a and v Enter the selected Function Press the ENTER key Select a parameter Press the JOG keys A v to select a parameter Enter the specified value Press the ENTER key Restore the LOCAL mode Press the END key several time to revert to the LOCAL mode aA s
35. the type wisest iii ce mete rene tL ede 4 4 Setup functions 4 5 Effective Plotting Areara 4 10 t re Rei ai a a e RESA 4 11 S0 NE ORIGIN Cr 4 14 Change the head height the head gap 22 22 4 15 Correcting the media feed rate FEED COMP 4 17 Change the Language on LOD uico eet erepti 4 19 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance Maintenance of the device 5 2 Invoking a maintenance function 5 2 Setup fUrncllOlis Re eX RRENRNURER E E NERIS AIR SEE AA 5 3 Cleaning the station interior STATION CARRIAGEout 5 4 When the message REPLACE WIPER is displayed STATION WIPER EXCHANGE 5 5 Ink discharge way cleaning STATION Disway WASH 5 7 When not in use the plotter over the long term CUSTODYwash 5 9 Adjusting between the two plotting directions PRINT ADJUST 5 12 Regular wiping function 2 5 14 Sleep cleaning SLEEP 5 16 If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed
36. then set a new ink cartridge 3 The menu enters the REMOTE mode Continuous plotting is possible REMOTE TYPE 1 2 12 Conform the remaining ink This function enables to confirm the remaining amount of ink STEPS 1 Press the ENTER key in the LOCAL mode enter lt LOCAL gt The remaining amount of ink is displayed with a number from width 610 mm 1 to 9 LOCAL KKCCMMYY REMAIN 987588 2 Press the ENTER key again to revert to the LOCAL mode SEES TM If any error occurs on the ink cartridge the details are TET Lis displayed A gt page 6 5 Remaining amount of ink The remaining amount of ink is displayed with a number from 1 to 9 1 indicates near end and 9 indicates full NEAR END FULL 042 245 67 8 9 END No Cartridge 2 13 Turning the power off When plotting is completed press the power switch on the front face to turn the power off To turn the power off check first whether or not there is data received and there remains data that has not yet been output in the device Also make sure that the head rests at the capping station Leave the front cover closed If it is open the nozzle clogging preventive function is not activated Ifthe power is turned off while the device is engaged in plotting the head may fail to be retracted in the capping station If the head is left without capped for an extended period of time the nozzle will be clogged
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38. AAMCKI Color inkjet plotter GP 6045 OPERATION MANUAL MIMAKI ENGINEERING LTD TKB Gotenyama Building 5 9 41 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 0001 Japan Phone 81 3 5420 867 1 Fax 81 3 5420 8687 URL http www mimaki co jp E mail traiding mimaki co jp D201148 Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a MIMAKI GP 604S model of color inkjet plotter GP 604S is capable to high quality print with solvent ink Being flat bed type it can also print on many types of media You are kindly requested to read this manual carefully and use this device safely and effectively Failure to follow safety precautions in this manual and in labels on the machine can result in serious injury DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 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 IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDNETAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT Requests Please read and fully understand this Operation Manual before putting the machin
39. Carries out a series of performance same as its initial performance AP 2 3 No need for executing Data Clear The data is automatically deleted Ax Adjusting the suitable temperature of heater Before turning on the heater power set the appropriate temperature for the garment in use CAUTION Do not touch the heater part for the part on the table is heating up while the heater is on or it may cause burns Use the device under the condition at 20 35 C Depends on the tempera ture condition the heater temperature may not rise to the set temperature STEPS 1 10 11 12 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL Press the REMOTE key to put the device back into the LOCAL mode Press the FUNCTION key Press the ENTER key Press the JOG key A or v to select the type AP page 4 4 Press the ENTER key Press the JOG key A or v to select the HEATER Press the ENTER key Press the ENTER key Press the JOG key A or v to set the temperature Set the lower heater temperature for a thinner media For the thicker media set the higher temperature we 5 Press the ENTER key Press the END key three times The menu reverts the LOCAL mode Turn on the power of the heater CONSTANT indicator lights in green when the heater reaches the set temperature 1 6 2 5 CO lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm Functio
40. GAP 2 5 mm KKK KKK HEAD 2 5 1 0 8 0 OO TYPE MODE STAMP TYPE TIME STAMP OFF MAINTENANCE STATION STATION INITIALIZING STATION ent MENT WIPER EXCHG COMPLETED ent PLEASE WAIT STATION STATION MENT CARRIAGEout COMPLETED ent FUNCTION Ce e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PRINTING INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT MAINTENANCE PRINTadjust ent PRINT START ent PLEASE WAIT PATTERN1 0 0 1 4 40 0 40 0 ma OO MAINTENANCE FILL UP FILL UP INK ent Fkk ayo MAINTENANCE WASH WASHING HEADWASH lt ent gt REMOVE CARTRIDGE PLEASE WAIT WASHING WASH PLEASE WAIT REMOVE TOOL FUNCTION e e WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASHING PLEASE WAIT WASHING PLEASE WAIT WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL WASHING PLEASE WAIT A 7 Following MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LIST lt ent gt PRINTING EX O MAINTENANCE gt DATA DUMP lt ent gt xx DATA DUMP DO MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WIPE LEVEL lt ent gt WIPE LEVEL 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 wa OO INK CHANGE WASH WASHING WASH WASHING INK CHANGE lt ent gt TPig 4Color REMOVE CARTRIDGE PLEASE WAIT SET CLEAN TOOL PLEASE WAIT Reac 4Color Sub 4Color WASH WASHING WASH WASHING WASH REMOVE TOOL PLEASE WAIT SET CLEAN TOOL PLEASE WAIT REMOVE TOOL WASHING Set a cartridge FILL UP PLEASE WAIT PLEASE WAIT FUNCTION
41. OFF Scans the garment width regardless the size of the print image Head movements OFF UNI DIRECTIONAL OFF BI DIRECTIONAL ON UNI DIRECTIONAL ON BI DIRECTIONAL Color difference may be seen in between ON and OFF of the LOGICAL seek When selecting ON it may cause the ink dryness difference due to the scanning width difference Make sure to confirm ON OFF of the LOGI CAL seek before performing plot operation E INK LAYERS page 8 Set the number of overwriting if ink color dulling 1 9 times DRYING TIME page A 8 Set the ink drying time The drying time is the time interval in every scan Set the time interval accordance with the print density and the media type to use SCAN Sets the time of temporary stop at the capping station during the reciprocating motion of the head 0 0 9 9 sec When 3 seconds or longer interval is specified once the head is capped for the ink blockage protection function works PRIORITY gt page A 8 Specifies whether the values set on the device panel are given priority or the values set on the computer host are enabled as for the following five functions HOST PLOT FEED COMP HEATER PRINT MODE INK LAYERS DRYING TIME REFRESH page A 8 Solidification of ink can be prevented by refreshing the head during plotting Use the function in a dusty or a dry place A larger level performs more number of refreshes
42. OFF setting of the LOGICAL seek 2 Keep regular time interval between after plotted the gar ment T shirt and before performing the posttreatment 6 4 Ink cartridge trouble If an error occurs on the ink cartridge the corresponding message appears When this is the case replace the ink cartridge in question immediately Do not leave the ink cartridge error for a long time or it may cause a failure on the nozzle clogging prevention function In this case the nozzle clogged the device needs repairs by a service person Display the ink cartridge error to confirm the details STEPS 1 Press the ENTER key in the LOCAL mode 2 Press the ENTER key The menu will return to the LOCAL mode automatically when no trouble exists If two or more cartridges have a problem press the ENTER key again to display the details After displaying all the error messages it returns the LOCAL mode automatically 6 5 ENTER ENTER lt LOCAL gt CARTRIDGE KKCCMMYY 4 color ink set LOCAL KKCCMMYY REMAIN 98758878 2 12 INK COLOR KKCCMMYY Troubles for which error messages given the LCD If something is wrong with the device the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error message is given on the LCD Take an appropriate corrective measure in accordance with the message Warning error These errors arise on the ink related components When 6 color White i
43. ON 3 Press the ENTER key key COMPLETED ent The carriage moves to the table 4 Open the front cover to perform the following maintenance jj page 3 4 1 Cleaning the ink caps Remove ink with a cotton swab from the rubber mounted around the cap 2 Cleaning the wiper Wash and dry the used wiper 3 wipers are supplied with the device Replace as needed 3 Cleaning the wiper cover Wipe off ink to the ceiling of the wiper cover using cotton buds Bs When the message REPLACE WIPER is displayed STATION WIPER EXCHANGE The wiper is consumable part When the following message is displayed replace the wiper with a new one lt LOCAL gt REPLACE WIPER Clean the ink adhered to the bottom of the slider as well M We cleaning wiper is sold separately For details refer to your dealer Do not select REPLACE WIPER except for the wiper replacement or it resets the counted number of the wiper operation STEPS 1 Select STATION gt page 5 2 MAINTENANCE STATION lt ent gt 2 Press the ENTER key m STATION CARRIAGEout A 3 Press the JOG key A or v to select the STATION WIPER EXCHG MENT WIPER EXCHG v 4 Press the ENTER key ENER STATION COMPLETED ent The carriage moves to the table 5 Open the front cover to replace the wiper 6 Hold the projections at both ends to draw out the wiper Wy c IS e Wear
44. OR HEAT CONSTANT Ea ET a HEATER lt ent gt PRINT HEAT lt ent gt PRINT HEAT 209 OFF 20 60 C 68 140 F TYPE TYPE STANDBY STANDBY NONE NONE 10 90 min TYPE TYPE OFF TIME OFF TIME NONE NONE 30 60 90 min TYPE TYPE PRINT MODE ent QUALITY STD STD FINE FAST TYPE DIRECTION ent DO UNI D BI D TYPE TYPE LOGICALseek ent LOGICALseek ON ON OFF TYPE TYPE INKLAYERS ent INK LAYERS xd 1 9 TYPE TYPE DRYING TIME ent EACH LINE 0 0s 0 0 9 9s TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE PRIORITY ent FEED COMP HOST HEATER HOST PRINTMODE HOST INKLAYERS HOST DRYING TIME 8 HOST PLOT HOST PLOT HOST PLOT HOST PLOT HOST PLOT TYPE TYPE REFRESH lt ent gt REFRESH LEVEL3 LEVEL1 3 ENTER MM INCH lt ent gt MM INCH be followed 6 Following FUNCTION HEAD GAP lt ENT gt m FUNCTION MAINTENANCE ENT FUNCTION e To be followed TYPE MODE STAMP ent TYPE TIME STAMP ent TYPE AUTO CLEAN OFF TYPE WORK CHANGE OFF OFF ON LED POINTER POINT POINT AREA lt ent gt WORK CHANGE lt gt TYPE LED POINTER ent TYPE SETUP RESET ent MAINTENANCE HEAD GAP HEAD
45. Press the ENTER key ENER INT WIPING SCAN COUNT is displayed SCAN COUNT lt ent gt 5 14 Press the JOG key A or vw to select the INT WIPING TEMP DIFF TEMP DIFF ent v Press the ENTER key INT WIPING TEMP DIFF 20 C A Press the JOG key a or v to select the int wieinc number of the scanning for the regular wiping TEMP DIFF 25 C v gt e function is effective in case the outside temperature is lower than the print heater temperature setting and the temperature difference exceeds the value of TEMP DIFF Press the ENTER key ae INT WIPING TEMP DIFF is displayed TEMP DIFF ent Press the END key three times END lt LOCAL gt The menu returns to the LOCAL mode width 610 mm 5 15 Sleep cleaning SLEEP clean To prevent clogging while the power switch has been turned off ink is ejected from the head at regular intervals The head itself must be cleaned also at regular intervals which are set as shown below STEPS 1 Select the SLEEPclean 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the JOG key A or v to select the interval 4h 8h 12h 24h OFF 4 Press the ENTER key SLEEPclean is displayed 5 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 5 16 ENTER A v ENTER END C TWICE MAINTENANCE SLEEPclean lt ent
46. TIONHWIPER EXCHANGE 5 5 Ink discharge way cleaning STATION Disway 5 7 When not in use the plotter over the long term CUSTODYwash 5 9 Adjusting between the two plotting directions PRINT ADJUST 5 12 Regular wiping function 2 2 212 200 000 000000000000 0000 5 14 Sleep cleaning SLEEP S 5 16 If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed 5 17 5 17 HEAD WASH cette tette tette ttn 5 17 Drawing setup conditions 5 8 5 19 Plotting HEX CODE DATA 5 20 Wiper Life warning WIPE LEVEL 2 5 21 Setting time TIME rera EVE a 5 22 Displaying device information 5 23 Ink exchanging procedure 5 24 Maintenance of the device The term maintenance as used herein refers to the operation that has to be performed to keep the device in good operating condition To carry out maintenance of the device select MAINTENANCE from the function menu and make the necessary settings Invoking a maintenance
47. and function of the device Chapter 2 Operations This chapter describes a series of operations and settings ranging from power on to end of plotting Chapter 3 Daily Cleaning This chapter describes the replacing the waste ink tank and the cleaning procedure for each section Chapter 4 Setting Function This chapter describes the setting function Chapter 5 Maintenance Functions This chapter describes the maintenance functions and how to replace a wiper Chapter 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered This chapter describes how to correct troubles after the occurrence of an abnormal condition on the device Appendix The specifications of this device inquiry sheet and operation flow are included For safe operation Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below Read and fully understand before reading the text WARNING CAUTION WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Example of pictorial signs The symbol A indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a CAUTION sign including DANGER and WARNING signs exists A concrete precaution precaution against an ele
48. ctric shock in the case of the Sketch given on the left is shown in the illustration The symbol Q indicates a prohibited behavior A concrete illustration of prohibition disassembly is prohibited in the sketch given on the left is shown in or next to the illustration The symbol indicates a thing that is forced to be done and instruction that is forced to be followed A concrete illustration of instruction the removal of a plug from the receptacle is instructed in the sketch given on the left is drawn in the illustration Precautions use Read and fully understand before use N WARNING Be sure to setup the appropriate air moving system in case of using the device in a closed room or a room with bad ventilation Be sure to use the device with the power supply specifications indicated Set voltage selectors according to the power voltage to be used To avoid fires or electrical shocks the two power cables must be plugged to separate receptacles that are grounded separately Use the supplied power cable Take care not to damage break or work on the power cable If a heavy matter is placed on the power cable heated or drawn the power cable can break to cause fire or electric shocks The ink used for this device contains organic solvent Since the ink is flammable never use fire when using the device Avoid damp environments when putting the device into service Do not splash water onto the device If the de
49. d the table move forward width 610 mm The menu returns the LOCAL mode 2 10 Interrupting the plotting operation To interrupt the plotting operation stop the carriage and erase the receive data from the de vice If not erasing the receive data the plot operation is performing from the interrupt data in the REMOTE mode STEPS 1 Press the REMOTE key to stop the plotting REMOTE lt LOCAL gt operation width 610 mm If data is being transmitted from the computer to the device stop the data transmission Press the DATA CLEAR key C DATA CLEAR Erase the received data lt ENT gt Press the ENTER key C LOCAL The menu reverts to the LOCAL mode width 610 mm When the message ERROR71 WORK TOO HIGH is displayed sensor is always monitoring the meida thickness during plotting to inter rupt the operation if detecting a garment In that case restart the plot operation according to the procedures below STEPS 1 Press the END key END Return the LOCAL mode p Confirm the garment condition If not properly reset the garment Press the REMOTE key to restart the plot C LOCAL operation Execute data clear to interrupt the print operation Refer to the Interrupting the plotting operation described width 610 mm above X c If still the plot operation interrupted Reread the garment thickness CYCLE START key AP page 2 10
50. d 1 Head 2 Head3 Head 4 4 color ink set Two ink cartridges for each color 6 color with White ink set One ink cartridge of each color On White ink set two ink C Lm Lc cartrigdes into the ink station K Black C Cyan M Magenta Y Yellow Lc Light Cyan Lm Light Magenta W White 1 8 MENU mode There are the following three mode in this device LOCAL mode This is the mode after the initial performance All keys are effective to enable setups The device is able to receive data from computer however it will not perform plotting In this mode it is possible to perform the following operations 1 Pressing the CYCLE START keys to detect thickness of the garment After detecting revert to the LOCAL mode Pressing the FUNCTION key to set plotting conditions gt Function mode Pressing the TEST key to start test plotting Pressing the CLEANING key to cleaning the head Pressing the DATA CLEAR key to erase the plotting data the device has received Pressing the LED POINTER key to set the print area Pressing the JOG key to set origin Pressing the Z key to adjust the height of the head OO Ur d FUNCTION mode While the device is in the LOCAL mode press the FUNCTION key to put the device into the FUNCTION mode Set the each plotting condition in the FUNCTION mode REMOTE mode Plots the received data During the plotting operation pres
51. d messages displayed on the LCD is enclosed in like TYPE 1 PLEASE WAIT etc Operation keys In the text of this Operation manual the operation keys are shown enclosed in brackets A and V indicate JOG keys The other operation keys are enclosed in brackets as FUNCTION page 1 4 vii Pictorial signs used this manual Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below Read and fully understand before reading the text WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided W could result in death or serious injury C may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially haz ardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage ARNING CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided AUTION NOTE NOTE indicates notice which is not applied above three symbols 4 The symbol indicates helpful information that will facilitate the use of the device The symbol gt indicates the reference page for related contents viii Structure of this Operation manual This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device Chapter 1 Name and Function of each section This chapter describes the name
52. device is left for a prolonged period of time 6 6 Perform test plotting If nozzle missing is serious execute STATION WASH for maintenance Warning message NON ORIGINAL INK KKCCMMYY The loaded ink cartridge is not MIMAKI genuine Corrective measure Use the ink specified by MIMAKI WRONG INK IC KKCCMMYY The IC chip of the ink car tridge cannot be read nor mally Attach the ink cartridge s corresponding with the color shown on the display If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local distributor to call for service KIND OF INK KKCCMMYY The type of the loaded ink cartridge is different from the previous one Check the type of the loaded ink cartridge INK COLOR KKCCMMYY The color of the loaded ink cartridge is different from the previous one Check the color of the loaded ink cartridge WRONG CARTRIDGE KKCCMMYY The loaded ink cartridge is defective Check the loaded ink cartridge NO CARTRIDGE KKCCMMYY No cartridge attached to the ink station Insert the ink cartridge s corresponding with the color shown on the display 2 REMOTE 1 LOCAL JJHEATER width mm The heater has failed Press the END key to check the details displayed on the LCD Heater Power OFF The heater is turned off
53. e wa OO MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TIME SET lt ent gt 00 OO MAINTENANCE ENTER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAIN Ver xx xx INFORMATION ent VERSION ent VF Ver MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERIAL No ent S N senex MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DEALER No ent DIN xxxn FUNCTION DISPLAY DISPLAY ENT English Japanese Portguese Italian Spanish MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD French German D21 148 1 1 0 09092005 A 8 MIMAKI Printed in Japan MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD
54. e into service It is also necessary to keep this Operation Manual on hand Make arrangements to deliver this Operation Manual to the person in charge of the operation of this device 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 Description contained in this Operation Manual are subject to change without notice for improvement In the case where this Operation Manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by fire or breakage purchase another copy of the Operation Manual from our office Generally names and designations referred to in this Operation Manual are trade marks or registered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited Rights Reserved Copyright MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD 2005 FCC Statement USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a 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 interfer ence to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residentia
55. ead nozzle The wiper is consumable part If the wiper is deformed or the garment is stained replace the wiper with a new page 5 5 te When cleaning in the capping station be sure to wear the protective Qi glasses 1 5 Heater The table is heater built in Provide appropriate temperature by the heater to prevent the ink from coming though the wrong side It also enables to increase the coloring effect The heater status indicated with the LED indicator When turned off the device power the heater power is also turned off Don t touch the heater part for the part on the table is heating up while the heater is on or it may cause burns Heater power switch Turns on off the heater power INTELLIGENT HEATER PRINT HEATER ON HEAT CONSTANT VE Gr HEAT indicator CONSTANT indicator Lights in orange while the heater Lights in green when the heater reaches is being heated the set temperature The HEAT indicator may go off while the CONSTANT indicator is lighting This is not an error but an indication that the temperature of the print heater have reached the set temperature and heating is interrupted e If any failure occurs in the heater it indicates HEATER on the display Press the END key to display the detail information on the error AP page 6 7 END The power is being off LOCAL JJHEATER CO Heater Power OFF Width Heater discon
56. er switch on the rear face of the device Tilt the main power switch toward the side Turn on the power switch on the front face of BOOT the device When the power is on the LCD first displays BOOT and GP 604 VX XX then subsequently displays the firmware version number Performs the initiate operation to each X Y and Z direction A message PLEASE WAIT appears on the LCD PLEASE WAIT The device enters the LOCAL mode lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm Turn on the computer power connected to the device 2 3 Front cover Opening closing the front cover Keep the front cover closed during plotting operation In that case it interrupts image plotting and disables continuous processing Do not directly open close the front cover by holding the plastic cover or it may damage the device Use the handles when opening closing the front cover If you open the front cover during plotting the carriage will stop for safety resulting in abortion of plotting In this case restart the device and computer as following the procedure described below If opened the front cover during plotting STEPS 1 When opening the cover during plotting the message shown on the right is displayed Stop plotting Close a cover 2 Stop the data transmission from the computer COVER OPEN 3 Close the front cover PRESS ENT KEY ENTER INITIALIZING 4 Press the ENTER key The carriage starts to move
57. f image failure occurs In case an image failure occurs follow the measures described below If the measures fail restore the device to the normal state contact your local MIMAKI distributor White lines thin spots obvious or dark stripes occur In the direction of travel of the head Corrective measure 1 Execute the head cleaning Cr page 2 7 2 Clean the interior of the station 1427 page 3 4 5 4 Displacement is observed between outward and inward printing Corrective measure Execute the PRINT ADJUST function CAP page 5 12 Ink does not properly overlap Corrective measure Execute the PRINT ADJUST function CAP page 5 12 Ink drops on the media during plotting Corrective measure 1 Execute the wiper cleaning CAP page 3 4 2 Execute the ink caps cleaning 257 page 3 4 3 Execute the head cleaning normal CP page 2 7 Ink beadings occur Corrective measure Lower the heater temperature 2 5 What is beading For the adjacent dots come to get together irregular spaces or the concentration differences occur These phenomena result in inferior in the image quality M Wy Splotch the outside of the effective plotting area Corrective measure Adjust the head height In case the garment is fuzzy or wrinkled press the CYCLE START key and heighten the head a few millimeters AEP page 4 15 Difference in color appearance Corrective measure 1 Select the same ON
58. f replacement be sure to terminate the plotter operation and follow the wiper replacement procedure AP page 5 5 Wy 8 Hold the projections at both ends of the cleaned wiper to insert to the place 9 Press the ENTER key 10 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid RS using a dropper 11 Close the front cover 5 10 ENTER Fill the Liquid COMPLETED ent 12 Press the ENTER key ENER STATION 1 min A 13 Press the JOG key A or v to select the time D STATION to leave 1 99 mins 1 min unit TIME 1 min v 14 15 16 17 18 Normally set 1 min Press the ENTER key Perform the nozzle cleaning After completing the nozzle cleaning the head moves on the platen Open the front cover Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid RS using a dropper Repeat the performance several times to clean the ink discharge way for the air aspiration is performed fitfully Perform the operation for the each cap Close the front cover Press the ENTER key Carriage returns to the station and then the menu returns to the LOCAL mode 5 11 ENNER INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT ener lt LOCAL gt C width 610 mm Adjusting between the two plotting directions PRINT ADJUST The dot positions are corrected by comparing the ink dropping positions on each of the seven test patterns between the two plotting directions This functio
59. f the device can result Do not wipe the nozzles wiper or cap of the head with water of alcohol or it may cause nozzle clogging or damage to nozzles Do not use benzine thinner and chemical agents containing abrasives Such materials may deteriorate or deform the suface of the cover Do not apply lubricating oil or the like inside the device Such materials can cause the plotter mechanism to fail NorE Be careful not to allow the maintenance cleaning fluid RS or ink to adhere to the cover as this may cause deterioration or discoloring of the surface of the cover Conduct maintenance works after turning off the heater switch and the platen cools down Wy Use the cleaning kit for maintenance The cleaning kit contains the following items Cleaning fluid RS for maintenance SPC 0336 Dropper Cotton bud Glove 3 2 If the frame components of the device table T shirt plate have stained Dampen a piece of soft cloth with water or neutral detergent diluted with water squeeze it and wipe the frame components clean 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps Ink cap prevents clogging of the head nozzle caused by the dried nozzle Wiper wipes out ink adhered to the head nozzle As the device is used to plot images the wipers and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust Clean the wiper and the ink cap at the end of the days operation so as to keep the plotter
60. function In order to execute any of the maintenance functions it is necessary to perform the following operation on the operation panel You have to understand how to invoke the desired maintenance function to carry out maintenance STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode Press the FUNCTION key Press the JOG key a or v to select the MAINTENANCE Press the ENTER key Select the next operation Set up the desired maintenance function to carry out mainte nance A page 5 3 5 2 FUNCTION lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm FUNCTION SET UP FUNCTION MAINTENANCE STATION lt ENT gt lt ENT gt lt ent gt Setup functions The following describes the overview for each function STATION function Cleans the inside of the station and replace the wiper CARRIAGEout WIPER EXCHANG NOZZLE WASH Disway WASH CUSTODY wash PRINT adjust Adjusts the dot position Page 5 12 INT WIPING Wipe off the ink to prevent ink condendation Page 5 14 SLEEP clean Perform head cleaning and flushing operation to prevent from nozzle out phenomenon Page 5 16 FILL UP INK Execute this function in case the nozzle clogging cannot be solved even after performing head cleaning Page 5 17 HEAD WASH Execute this function in case the noz
61. gloves to keep your hands clean 5 5 7 Hold the projections at both end to insert new wiper 8 Clean the wiper guide shaft using a swab or cloth 9 Close the front cover 10 Press the ENTER key INITIALIZING The menu returns to the LOCAL mode PLEASE WAIT 54 lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm 5 6 Ink discharge way cleaning STATION Disway WASH The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink It must be cleaned at regular intervals to avoid clogging Ink discharge way Tubing between the cap and the waste ink tank A When cleaning the ink station and head be sure to wear the supplied ve goggle and gloves since you may get ink in your eyes Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand Use the appro CAUTION priate operation key to move the carriage Cleaning tools Cleaning fluid RS for maintenance SPC 0336 Dropper Gloves Goggle STEPS 1 Select STATION 052 page 5 2 MAINTENANCE STATION lt ent ENTER STATION 2 Press the ENTER key ment CARRIAGEout CARRIAGE out is displayed 3 Press the JOG key A or v to select Disway o STATION WASH Disway WASH v 4 Press the ENTER key STATION COMPLETED ent The carriage moves to the table Dry suction starts in cycles consisting of 5 seconds of suction followed by 10 seconds of pause 5 Open the front cover 5 7 6 Remo
62. igit Press the JOG key A or W to change the value ENTER MAINTENANCE 6 Press the ENTER key DATE 2005 06 20 7 Displays the set date Press the JOG key A or W to display the time setting END lt LOCAL gt 8 Press the END key for three times width 610 mm The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 5 22 Displaying device information INFORMATION Displays the firmware version serial number and dealer number of the device If trouble occurs please inform the dealer or MIMAKI sales office of the contents of the trouble as well as this information STEPS 1 Select the INFORMATION page 5 2 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Press the ENTER key again Display the firmware version 4 Press the END key 5 Press the JOG key A or v to select the SERIAL No 6 Press the ENTER key Display the serial number of the device 7 Press the END key 8 Press the JOG key A or v to select the DEALER No 9 Press the ENTER key to display the dealer number of the device 10 Press the END key for three times The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 5 23 ENTER ENTER v ENTER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION lt ent gt MAINTENANCE VERSION ent gt MAIN Ver 1 00 I F Ver 1 00 MAINTENANCE SERIAL No lt ent gt MAINTENANCE S N k kk oko o x A MAINTENANCE C v ENTER END DEALER lt gt
63. in good operation condition Besure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you get ink in 9 your eyes Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand Use the appropriate operation key to move the carriage LOCAL WIDTH 610 mm STEPS FUNCTION FUNCTION 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL SET UP ENT A 2 Press the FUNCTION key FUNCTION lt ENT gt v 3 Press the JOG key A or V to select the ENTER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE STATION eum 4 Press the ENTER key ENTER STATION STATION is displayed MENT CARRIAGEout 5 Press the ENTER key ENTER STATION 6 Press the ENTER key The carriage moves to the table 7 Open the front cover 8 Hold the projections at both ends of the wiper to draw out 224 9 Clean the used wiper with water and dry it e lt If dirts or curl is serious replace the wiper with new one PEP page 5 5 10 Hold the projections at both ends of the cleaned wiper to insert to the place 11 Wipe off ink or dirt adhered to the rubber of the wiper Gover cap and the ceiling of the wiper cover using swab NOTE Be careful not to leave lint of the cotton bud Lint may cause plotting failure Wipe the head sides with a cotton bud as ink be adhering there also We
64. k cartridges Discharge of the filled ink is started When the display shown on the right appears insert the cleaning cartridge Cleaning fluid is suctioned up e The cleaning cartridge SPC 0407 is separately available from your local distributor xy gt T When the display shown on the right appears remove the cleaning cartridges Suck in air When the display shown on the right appears insert the cleaning cartridge Cleaning fluid is suctioned up When the display shown at right appears remove the cleaning cartridge Cleaning fluid is suctioned up 5 25 ENTER C ENTER C MAINTENANCE HEAD WASH ent HEAD WASH HEAD SEL 12 34 HEAD WASH HEAD SEL 12 34 WASH REMOVE CARTRIDGE WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL 10 11 12 13 When all steps have been completed the MAINTENANCE display shown on the right HEAD WASH lt ent gt Press the END key twice and return the menu C INK Type to the FILL UP INK mode TWICE SS2801 4Color A Select ink type to be switched INK Type Ink is filled automatically when the ink cartridge is set CO S52 90l 4Colar Y SS2Sol 4Color SS2Sol 6 White Insert the ink cartridges in the ink stations A beep sound is heard when the ink cartridge is placed correctly Ink is filled automatically when the ink cartridge is set Set a cartridge FILL UP PLEASE WAIT a o o o
65. l area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense To avoid exceeding FCC limits always use the MIMAKI recommended CAUTION cable for connecting this device Interference to televisions and radios The product covered in this manual produces high frequency while it is in operation The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper conditions The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific purpose radio and televisions To check the product s interference to your radio or television turn off the power switch of the product When the products interference is resolved by turning off the power switch of the product it is thought to be cause of the product In the event that the product is the cause of interference try to eliminate it by taking one or more of the following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position without reception difficulty Separate the television set or radio from this product Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected to the television set or radio TABLE CONTENTS OPO WOME RENE ATIE RENTRER Features a E S How to read this operation 2 1
66. le used is not in conformance with this plotter Securely connect the interface cable in position Use an interface cable in conformance with the standard ERROR 11 PARAMETER A parameter outside the range of acceptable numeric values is received Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local dis tributor to call for service ERROR 13 CONNECT RIP Received data from the RIP unable connect to the device 6 8 Send data from the RIP avail able on the device For detail information on the RIP refer to your local distributor Error message ERROR 15 OFF SCALE Received data out of x direc tion Corrective measure Send data included in print area ERROR 20 F BOARD An error occurs on the inter face between the I F board and the control board ERROR 21 I F NONE No I F board is attached to the control board Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local dis tributor to call for service ERROR 23 HOST I F HOST Timeout error has arisen during communication between the host computer and interface board Confirm that the cable is securely connected to the host computer and interface board Also confirm no error has arisen on the host c
67. lotting the list automatically 3 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode Ver1 40 S N TYPE2 gt TYPES 160 HOST n HOST 280 HOST OFF HOST 20 OFF 6 18min Onin 39min Onin FAST PLOT STD HOST UNI UNI D ON ON 1 05 1 HOST 05 05 0 05 05 05 OFF HOST OFF HOST Omn ON OFF LEVEL3 05 LEVEL3 HOST SELECT SELECT STANDARD STAHDARD MH MN OFF ON OFF OFF OFF PATTERN2Z PATTERNS PATTERNE PATTERNT 0 8 9 0 3 42 4 65 5 58 6 29 3 83 4 100 5 65 6 65 2 1276 3 1430 5 1913 6 1810 x1880 t ENTER e TWICE 5 19 Indicates the number of times the ink cartridges are replaced Indicates the version of the firmware Indicates parameters for maintenance HOST HOST s HOST OFF HOST OFF OFF OFF PATTERNG 9 0 MAINTENANCE LIST REMOTE x LIST s lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm Plotting HEX CODE DATA DUMP Use the function when command error or parameter error occurs gt page 6 7 This function plots data commands in the HEX code The HEX code is an alphanumeric representation of plotting commands Please mailing the output data to our office nearby or fax it By using this code it is possible to check if there are any abnormal data commands STEPS DATA DUMP 1 00 18 40 4D 44 DO 02 00 02 4D 50 08 01 FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
68. ly excessive shock to it Hold up by at least four persons CAUTION When moving the device first unplug the power cable and then move the device after the heater temperature lowered enough dide Function Flowchart How to set origin ORIGIN SETUP x ORIGIN ORIGIN SETUP Cz Z Height TEST Key lt LOCAL gt TEST DRAW TEST DRAW WIDTH xxxxmm lt ENT gt CLEANING Key lt LOCAL gt CLEANING CLEANING ACTIVE WIDTH xxxxmm TYPE normal normal soft strong DATA CLEAR Key DATA ENTER LOCAL DATA CLEAR DATA CLEAR width xxxxmm lt ENT gt LED LED POINTER Key lt LOCAL gt C LED POINTER PO LED POINTER P1 LED POINTER P2 width xxxxmm XXX X XXX X XXX X XXX X XXX X XXX X LED POINTER FUNCTION REMOTE C9 CYCLE START ENTER C CYCLE START Key LOCAL LOCAL width xxxxmm WORK SENSING Check for ink remains ENTER lt LOCAL gt LOCAL K K CC MMYY width xxxxmm REMAIN 56789746 LOCAL K C M Y cmWW REMAIN 56789746 6 color White ink set LED POINTER XXX X XXX X REMOTE TYPE 1 NEAREND FULL 0123456789 END No Cartiridge 5 FUNCTION Key lt LOCAL gt FUNCTION SET UP TYPE TYPE PRINTING TYPE INTELLIGENT HEATER width xxxxmm SET UP lt ENT gt SELECT FEED COMP lt ent gt PRINT START ent PLEASE WAIT ADJUST 0 PRINT HEATER A ON TYPE 1 4 Se t0 EE Sa 255 255 CONSTANT V
69. n density Out put direction Second band First band STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL lt LOCAL gt Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the width 610 mm LOCAL mode FUNCTION FUNCTION 2 Press the FUNCTION key serup lt ENT gt ENTER SET UP 3 Press the ENTER key ee A 4 Press the JOG key A or v to select a type up 4 4 SELECT 1 v 4 17 Press the ENTER key Press the ENTER key Plot the correcting pattern Confirm the correcting pattern Press the JOG key A or v to enter the correction value Setting value 255 255 ENTER ENTER A CO C v TYPE 1 FEED COMP ent TYPE 1 PRINT START ent PRINTING PLEASE WAIT TYPE 1 ADJUST 20 The pattern moves by approximately 0 1mm in every 30 changes of the correction value Determine the correction value referencing this amount of movement Gap between lines Correction value is too large Press the ENTER key Register the correction value Repeat steps 6 to 8 until normal plotting result is obtained Press the END key three times The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 4 18 Overlap Correction value is too small ENTER END C TYPE 1 PRINT START ent lt LOCAL gt width 610 mm Change the Language on LCD Japanese English Portuguese Italian French o
70. n FUNCTION setup lt ENT gt SETUP SELECT TYPE 1 A setup C SELECT 2 v ENTER TYPE 2 FEED COMP lt ent gt A C 2 HEATER lt ent gt v ENTER TYPE2 PRINT HEAT ent gt ENTER A TYPE 2 50 PRINT HEAT v m Um pM 58 2 lt gt END C LOCAL width 610 mm Checking and solving nozzle clogging Perform test plotting to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other plotting failures If the test pattern shows any sign of abnormal conditions carry out the cleaning function To perform the test print a cut sheet media use a media whose size is A4 or larger with placed in landscape configuration Print the test pattern TEST DRAW STEPS 1 Setthe leaf media on the table 2 Press the JOG keys to move the carriage to the origin position M Wy the display coordinate 3 Press the ENTER key 4 Press the TEST key 5 Press the ENTER key Blinking value of the LED POINTER indicates ENTER TEST CO ENTER lt LOCAL gt Width 610 mm ORIGIN SET UP 0 0 Origin Length Origin Width ORIGIN X 0 0 Y 30 0 LOCAL gt width 610 mm TEST DRAW lt ENT gt TEST DRAW The device plots the test pattern After plotting the menu reverts to the LOCAL mode
71. n corrects the dot positions to ensure that the accurate plotting result is obtained STEPS 1 Select the PRINT ADJUST 05 5 2 MAINTENANCE PRINTadjust lt ent gt 2 Press the ENTER key ENTER Starts plotting the four types of test pattern MAINTENANCE PRINT START ent The output seven patterns are sequentially named PAT TERN 1 to PATTERN 7 3 Press the JOG key a or v to correct the dot C position adjustment value of PATTERN 1 C EN v Select the correct dot positions on PATTERN 1 using the JOG key A or V Select the dot positions that make a straight line on the test pattern in the two plotting directions NOTE Ifthe pattern correction value for straight lines is Select the dot positions 4 0 that not within 40 through 40 adjust the head make a straight line on the test pattern in two plotting direction NY 0 height and then correct it again with PRINTADJUST Out put direction The centered long line indicates 0 position ENTER 4 Press the ENTER key 5 12 5 Repeat Steps 3 to correct the dot positions on Patterns 2 to 7 Select the correct dot positions on each of the patterns Enter the dot position correction value on Patterns 1 to 7 and then terminate dot position correction 6 Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 5 13 END TWICE MAINTENANCE PATTERN 2
72. nder the low temperature condition it automatically raises the temperature up to the set value When NONE is selected the temperature does not drop to the preheat tem perature NONE 10 90 min 10min step The heater is turned off in the following cases If the device does not plot for the setuptime or longer in the standby mode With STANDBY NONE selected when plotting is started with the heater off if the device does not plot for the setup time of longer after the end off plotting the temperature rises up to the set temperature automatically When receiving the data under setting the heater to OFF it automatically raises the temperature up to the set value before execute plotting With NONE selected the heater is not turned off NONE 30 60 90 min 4 6 PRINT MODE gt page A 8 Set the plot quality plot direction and logical seek QUALITY DIRECTION LOGICALseek Select the quality image from three items STANDARD FINE FAST Specifies the head movement direction for plotting UNI D plots an image while the head is moving to the left BI D plots an image while the head is moving to the left and right BI D plotting enables faster plotting speed however inferior image UNI D BI D Select either the head moves to both ends of the garment or the head moves along the image width to make plotting ON Scans only width of the print image It enables to save the print time
73. nection EY Print BREAKAGE Thermistor failure P N Print THERMISTOR Ns 1 6 Setting the heater voltage The heater voltage must be set to the source voltage of the plotter using the voltage selectors located on the back of the plotter For safety reasons the plotter is set to 220V for shipment The plotter be damaged if it is plugged to a 200 240V source while the voltage selector is set to 110V The heater temperature may not rise to the set temperature if it is plugged to a 100 120V source while the voltage selector is set to 220V X 2 Connecting to 100 120V source Use a flathead screwdriver to switch the voltage selector 1 7 Ink station The carriage mounts four heads each with two rows of nozzles One color ink is applied to each row of nozzles Two ink cartridges of the same color are set in each ink station as shown below Remember these relationships when checking the heads for clogged nozzles replacing ink cartridge and replenishing inks And cartridges of ink station are different from the selection of ink set 4 color ink set 6 color with White ink set when the full up ink is performed Page 5 24 C C Ex 4 color ink set t3 Y Y oo c v Lm 6color with White ink set Lc w w upper side 1 FRONT SIDE Hea
74. ng given on the labels In the case where any of the warning label has become so soiled that the warning message is illeg ible or has come off purchase a new one from your local distributor 903691 2 2 5 In emergency Tirez ce couvercle ver open the front cover le haut d D to stop the machine Maschine anzuhalten machines arr t MATH Diese Abdeckung nach oben ziehen um die s PULA ARCH M901549 A NCAUTION A ACHTUNG ATTENTION AREER 707 MOVING CARRIAGE Beweglicher Wagen CHARIOT MOBILE HEANAS Do not put fingers Finger nicht in diesen Ne pas mettre de doigts i BU inside this area Bereich bringen dans cette zone A 903239 xiv CHAPTER 1 Name and Function of each section This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device Table of contents EE 1 2 EU 1 3 Operation Panel 1 4 E II 1 5 m 1 6 Setting the heater voltage inerenti nnne Rin tna RR Rina 1 7 hsc n 1 8 MENU mode i eiie gU 1 9 The Front
75. nk set the indication on LCD is KMCYmcWW instead of KKCCMMYY Warning message lt LOCAL gt CARTRIDGE The mounted ink cartridge is defective Corrective measure Press the ENTER key to display the details of the error Check the error A gt page 6 5 lt LOCAL gt NEAR END KKCCMMYY The amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridge is insuffi cient Printing can be continued by pressing the REMOTE key However it is recommended to replace the ink cartridge of which number is shown on the LCD with a new one lt LOCAL gt INK END M E KKCCMMYY The ink cartridge has run out of ink Replace the ink cartridge of which color is shown on the LCD with a new one lt LOCAL gt timeLIMIT KKCCMMYY The ink cartridge will expire soon or has expired Printing can be continued by pressing the REMOTE key However it is recommended to replace the ink cartridge of which number is shown on the LCD with a new one lt LOCAL gt REPLACE WIPER Time to replace the wiper in the capping station with a new one has come Printing can be continued pressing the REMOTE key The error message will not appear until the power is returned on It is recommended however to replace the wiper with a new one as soon as possible lt LOCAL gt DO TEST DRAW The nozzle recovery cannot be expected because the
76. ns at both ends of the wiper to draw out 9 Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a swab which contains cleaning fluid RS My e If dirt of curl is serious replace the wiper with a new one At the time of replacement be sure to terminate the plotter operation and follow the wiper replacement procedure AP page 5 5 10 Hold the projections at both ends of the cleaned wiper to insert to the place 11 Press the ENTER key 12 Fill the cap with the cleaning fluid using a dropper 3 7 13 14 15 16 Close the front cover Press the ENTER key Press the JOG key A or V to select the time to leave 1 99 mins 1 min unit Normally set 1 min Press the ENTER key The indication at the right display continues during selected time to leave for sucking the cleaning solution and cleaning Return to the LOCAL mode 3 8 ENTER A TIME 1 v EIER INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT lt LOCAL gt When the waste ink tank becomes full Waste ink used for cleaning the heads gathered in the waste ink tank When the gathered waste ink exceed the marker line on the tank immediately dispose the waste ink Before replacing ink put paper on the floor to prevent it from being stained with ink ink is being discharging replace the tank with a new one after completing discharging Dispose the waste ink according to the local
77. off of inks Simple display The LCD panel displays the device setting menu in two lines not one line making it easier to see Since the LCD panel is provided with a backlight the display can be clearly seen even in a dark place The LCD panel can display seven different languages for each including English and Spanish High speed interface The IEEE 1394 interface allows for high speed data reception from the computer vi How to read this operation manual The following documents have been attached to GP 604S Setup Guide separate volume Setup Guide explains how to install GP 604S Operation Manual this document Operation Manual explains how to operate GP 604S Request for daily care separate volume Request for daily care explains how to operate daily care of 6045 Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys In this Operation manual the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys used to operate the device are explained together with the operation procedure gt page 1 4 Operate the device while confirming the display on the LCD FUNCTION Display on the LCD SET UP lt ENT gt The content of display is shown in characters in a box as shown at right SET UP SELECT TYPE 1 Operate the device according to the explanation of the operation procedure and the content of display on the LCD In this Operation manual each setting an
78. omputer side ERROR 24 INITIAL Initial operation failure of the 1 F board and control board Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after a while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local dis tributor to call for service ERROR 30 OPERATION Improper operation has been conducted on the operation panel Perform a proper operation ERROR 34 DATA REMAIN Settings for functions have been tried to be changed though there remains received data that has not yet been printed Print all pieces of received data or execute the data clear function Then change the settings ERROR 40 MOTOR X The Xmotor has been over load ERROR 41 MOTOR Y The Ymotor has been over load ERROR 42 X CURRENT Overcurrent error on the Xmotor has been detected ERROR 43 Y CURRENT Overcurrent error on the Y motor has been detected ERROR 46 WIPER The wiper position is not correct 6 9 Turn off the power to the device and turn it on after while If the same error message appears again on the LCD contact your local dis tributor to call for service Error message ERROR 51 Y ORIGIN Y Origin could not be detected ERROR 55 X ORIGIN X Origin could not be detected ERROR 56 Z ORIGIN Z Origin could not be detected Corrective measure
79. page 4 6 A 8 PRINT MODE Set the plot quality plot direction and logical seek page 4 7 A 8 INK LAYERS Set the number of overwriting page 4 8 A 8 DRYING TIME Set the ink drying time page 4 8 A 8 PRIORITY Set the priority settings device or computer page 4 8 A 8 REFRESH Refresh the head during plotting page 4 8 A 8 MM INCH Set a displayed unit values mm or inch page 4 8 A 9 STAMP Print the date of output and the print condition page 4 9 A 9 AUTO CLEANING Perform head cleaning automatically in each printing page 4 9 A 9 WORK CHANGE Automatically up the head after printing page 4 9 A 9 LED POINTER Select the method of print area setting point area page 4 9 A 9 SETUP RESET Reset the current print condition 4 5 4 9 9 FEED COMP 4r page A 8 When the media type or heater temperature is changed be sure to correct the amount of feed 255 255 AP page 4 17 HEATER A gt page A 8 Set the built in heater PRINT HEAT F STANDBY OFF TIME Temperature setting RP page 2 5 Sets the heater temperature OFF 20 60 C 68 140 F Switches the unit of temperature C F Sets the time intervals till the heater temperature begins to drop to the preheat temperature The preheat temperature is preset and cannot be changed When starting plotting u
80. play appears remove the cleaning cartridge Discharges the aspirated cleaning liquid to the waste ink tank When all steps have been completed the right display appears Press the END key twice The menu returns to the LOCAL mode Cr Setup Guide 5 18 END C WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL WASH SET CLEAN TOOL WASH REMOVE TOOL MAINTENANCE HEAD WASH ent Ink Type TPig 4 color Drawing setup conditions LIST This function outputs the current settings of the device Use the information for carrying out maintenance Indicates a value specified with the FUNCTION Indicates a correction value for dot position 2 PRINTadjust LIST System Ver1 00 11 SET UP TYPE MEDIA COMP 9 05 HEATER PRE OFF HOST PRINT OFF C STANDBY Omin OFF Omin PRINT MODE STD PLOT DIRECTION UNI D LOGICALSeekON INK LAYERS 1 HOST DRYING 0 05 05 05 AUTO CUT OFF HOST MARGIN RIG Amm LEFT COLOR PIN OFF REFRESH LEVEL3 05 HEDJA SET SELECT VACUUM STANDARD HNZ INCH MM STAHP MODE OFF OFF AUTO CLEAN OFF 2 WIPE LEVEL 1 1 3 deodorizFAN OFF 4 DISPLAY English 5 PRINTadjust PATTERNI 9 2 PATTERNS 8 8 6 REPLACE CNT CARTRIDGE 1 87 2 53 REMAIN 1 65 2 67 SHOT COUN 1 1896 4 1355 SCAN COUNT 1 DRAW AREA 5m 53sa f USE TIHE Jih SLEEP REF 8 9 Date 02 10 04 23 43 1 Select the LIST page 5 2 2 Press the ENTER key P
81. possible If anyone drinks ink in mistake keep him or her quiet and see a doctor immediately Do not allow him or her drink vomit Then contact the Poison Control Center If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad immediately move to a location where fresh air is present and then keep yourself warm and quiet Then consult a doctor as soon as possible Xii CAUTIONS and NOTES Ink cartridges Use the GP 6048 genuine ink Store ink cartridges and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the reach of children Never refill the ink cartridge with ink MIMAKI assumes no responsibility for malfunction caused by using the device after replenishment of ink Dispose the waste ink discharge liquid washing liquid according to the local regulations If the ink cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm place leave it in the room temperature for three hours or more before using it Open the ink cartridge just before installing it in the plotter If it is opened and left for an extended period of time normal printing performance of the plotter may not be ensured Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink cartridge once it is opened within three months If an extended period of time has passed away after opening the cartridge tank printing quality would be poor Make sure to store ink cartridges in a cold and dark place Neither pound the ink cartridge nor shake it violently so as to prevent leakage of ink
82. r German is selectable on the LCD display The default language is English Here is an example switching the language from English to German STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the LOCAL mode Press the FUNCTION key Press the JOG key v to select the DISPLAY Press the ENTER key Press the JOG key 4 or p to select the lan guage to be used Press the ENTER key The menu returns to the LOCAL mode 4 19 lt LOCAL gt Width 610 mm Function FUNCTION SET UP ENT v DISPLAY lt ENT gt ENTER DISPLAY English ent D bisPLav 4 lt gt ENTER lt 1 OCAL gt Width 610 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance In order to keep the plotter in good operating condition it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the device periodically This chapter describes the functions that help solve the problem of deterio ration in image quality The device needs maintenance when it is left out of operation for a long period of time Table of contents Maintenance of the device 000 5 2 Invoking maintenance 5 2 Setup TUNCLIONS assis ria 5 3 Cleaning the station interior STATION CARRIAGEout 5 4 When the message REPLACE WIPER is displayed SSTA
83. rea determined by P1 and P2 2 1 x e g When printing in a range 200 x 300 mm 1 Set the PO as a base point Y Origin 2 Determine the P1 point X Y based on the PO point 3 Determine the P2 point X 300 Y 200 based on the P1 point 4 Read the data into the RasterLinkGP If determined the printing area on the RaterLinkGP it enables to print an deformed image Ade aoe eee D 4 12 STEPS 1 Make sure that the mode is LOCAL mode lt LOCAL gt Press the REMOTE key and put the device back into the Width 610 mm LOCAL mode LED POINTER Press the LED POINTER key The head moves to point PO Press the JOG keys A v lt and gt to LED POINTER PO move the LED pointer to point Base Point oe a0 Displays the relative coordinate 3M Blinking value of the LED POINTER indicates from the origin points A the display coordinate ENTER Press the ENTER key to determine the PO LED POINTER P4 point 100 0 100 0 The head moves to point P1 Displays the relative coordinate from the PO points Press the JOG keys A v 4 and gt to move the LED pointer to point P1 Press the ENTER key to determine the P1 point When selecting POINT printing point it returns to the LOCAL mode When selecting AREA printing point it moves to the predefined P2 point Press the JOG
84. regulations Be sure to wear the gloves and protective glasses STEPS 1 Pull out the tank Hold the opened waste ink tank with paper and then slowly pull it out to prevent waste ink from spattering 2 Dispose of the waste ink Transfer the waste ink to a commercially available polyethyl ene tank etc 3 Putthe empty waste ink tank in place 3 9 3 10 4 Setting Function This chapter describes operations and setting necessary for plotting Table of contents Basic operations of menus 9 4 2 Register the function on each purpose Type Registration 4 4 ED eR ERI 4 4 Changing the type 1 2 nce bete eae Rea 4 4 4 5 Effective Plotting Area 4 10 Set the Print area iE HH EHE EE PER EOD FLERE 4 11 ORIGIN sae 4 14 Change the head height the head gap 4 15 Correcting the media feed rate FEED 4 17 Change the Language on EOD asks ittm toxin Rn mkv Gn Ra 4 19 Basic operations of menus This section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate
85. s the REMOTE key to interrupt the plotting operation 1 9 CHAPTER 2 This chapter describes basic operations for setting and printing Table of contents ODS AU ON DM RM 2 2 Switching on the power 3 3 2 3 M M 2 4 Opening closing the front 2 4 If opened the front cover during 24 Adjusting the suitable temperature 1 2 5 Checking and solving nozzle clogging 24 111024 2 6 Print the test pattern TEST DRAW 2 2 6 If printed abnormal pattern i atr rro tenu e e Rand 2 7 Setting Media e 2 8 Read the thickness of the media 2 9 Plotting Image from source data 2o rotate n te Re ERE peu 2 10 Starting the plotting operation 2 10 Interrupting the plotting operation 2 11 When the message ERROR71 WORK TOO HIGH is displayed 2 11 To replenish ink set a new ink cartridge in the ink station 2 12 Turning the power 2 14 Operation The following shows a series of operations and settings ranging from po
86. to the device and the to them receptacle Is the main switch ON Turn on the power of the main switch The device cannot perform printing In case data is not transmitted to the device properly the device may not perform printing Confirm the cable in use the correct interface cable the cable exclusive for the Securely connect the interface cable in position Has the interface cable been securely connected in position Replace the ink cartridge with a new one Is the message telling that ink has run out shown on the display 6 2 device cannot perform printing after data transmission In case a heater temperature is not enough it may take time to raise the heater temperature to the appropriate temperature Is the device REMOTE mode Press the REMOTE key to enter the REMOTE mode Yes Is the power of the heater ON Turn on the power of the heater Is the heater OFF TIME set prop erly P page 4 6 Wait until the heater temperature raise to the appropriate temperature The HEAT or CONSTANT indicator does not go on Check the basic operation Is the power of the device ON Turn on the power of the device i CP page 2 3 Yes Is the power of the heater ON Turn on the power of the heater Is the heater temperature setting effective Set the temperature of the heater 47 page 2 5 6 3 I
87. ve cleaning fluid RS with dropper During the suction pause period drop cleaning fluid RS until just before it overflows from the cap Repeat at all other caps 7 Close the front cover 8 Press the ENTER key exter STATION Dry suction continues for 30 seconds and then the menu COMPLETED ent returns to the LOCAL mode INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT LOCAL width 610 mm 5 8 When not use the plotter over the long term CUSTODYwash When not in use the plotter over a week perform CUSTODYwash function to clean the head nozzle and ink discharge way After performing the function store the plotter Be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves 9 Cleaning tools Cleaning fluid RS for maintenance SPC 0336 Dropper Gloves Goggle STEPS 1 Select STATION gt page 5 2 MAINTENANCE STATION lt ent ENTER STATION plese Ee ENTER ment CARRIAGEout CARRIAGE out is displayed A 3 Press the JOG key A or v to select Disway STATION WASH CUSTODYwash v 4 Press the ENTER key a Wiper Cleaning The carriage moves to the table COMPLETED ent 5 Open the front cover 6 Hold the projections at both ends to draw out the wiper 5 9 7 Remove the ink at the wiper and the bracket using a swab which contains cleaning fluid RS If dirt of curl is serious replace the wiper with a new one At the time o
88. vice is used under an abnormal condition where the device produces smoke or unpleasant smell fire or electric shocks can result Be sure to turn off the power switch immediately and detach the plug from the receptacle Check first to be sure that the device no longer produces smoke and contact a distributor in your district for repair Never repair your device by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so Never disassemble or remodel the main unit of the printer and the ink cartridge Disassembling remodeling any of them will result in electric shocks or breakdown of the device Do not spill liquid on the table as this may cause failure of the heater or ignition CAUTION Heater Do not touch the table heater with bare hand while it is hot as this may cause burn e When moving the device wait unit the heater temperature drops As a criterion wait at least 30 minutes since you turn off the power of the heater The device can be moved within the same floor without steps When moving it to a different place contact representative of your dealer The ink contains a trace of substance classified as harmful If ink settles on the skin or clothes immediately wash it off with detergent or water If you get ink in your eyes immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water for at least 15 minutes In this case also wash the backside of eyelids to rinse ink away completely Then consult a doctor as soon as
89. wer on to end of plotting GP 604S Operation RasterLinkGP Operation RasterLinkGP is an output Connect the computer to the plotter software attached to the device For details refer to RasterLinkGP Operation manual Read the image Set the print condition Receipt DATA amp PRINT Remove the garment Heat on the press Turn off the power 2 2 Switching on the power supply The device is provided with the following three different power switches Main power switch Located on the rear face of the device Normally leave this switch turned on 28 gt page 1 3 If this switch is left turned off the head nozzles may be clogged Nozzle clogging may not be recovered depending on the symptom Power switch Located on the front face of the device Normally use this switch CAP page 1 2 Press this switch once to turn on the power of the device Press it again to turn off the device Even when the power switch is off the power is turned on periodically and the nozzle clogging preventive function is activated Heater power switch Located on the front face of the device under the table 43 gt page 1 2 Make sure that the front cover is closed In that case initialization is not performed Asturning on the power a buzzer sounds before performing the initiate operation Carefully handle with the moving device STEPS 1 Connect the device to the computer turned off Turn on the main pow
90. with dust If the power to the device is turned off without the head capped return on the power to the device STEPS 1 Turn off the power of the device The POWER indicator on the operation panel goes off Do not turn off the main power switch on the rear face The power is turned on periodically and the nozzle clogging preventive function is activated If the main power switch is turned off the nozzle CAUTION will be clogged Repair by service personal is required 2 14 CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning This chapter describes daily cleaning Table of contents Daily Maintenance Nr PTT 3 2 Notes on cleaning iiec creen 3 2 If the frame components of the device table T shirt plate have stained 3 3 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps 3 4 Cleaning the nozzle NOZZLE 3 6 When the waste ink tank becomes 3 9 Daily Maintenance Be sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as to use the device for a long time while keeping its plotting accuracy Notes on cleaning When using the maintenance cleaning fluid RS and cleaning the capping station be sure to wear the protective glasses Prevent moisture from entering inside the device If the inner part of the device becomes wet electric shock hazards and breakage o
91. zle clogging cannot be solved even after performing head cleaning Page 5 17 LIST Plots the set condition of the device Page 5 19 DATA DUMP Plots data commands received from the computer in HEX code Page 5 20 WIPE LEVEL Makes setting to move up the wiper replacement warning depending on the operating environment Page 5 21 TIME SET Sets the built in date and time of the device Page 5 22 INFORMATION Displays the firmware version serial number and dealer number of the device 5 3 5 23 Cleaning the station interior STATION CARRIAGEout Move the carriage when cleaning the station interior and replacing the consumable parts Do not move the carriage out of the capping station by hand Use the appropriate operation key to move the carriage STATION function contains the following items CARRIAGEout Moves the carriage for the station interior maintenance WIPER EXCHANGE When the message REPLACE WIPER is displayed replace the wiper 28 gt page 5 5 NOZZLE WASH Clean the nozzle using the cleaning kit 1427 page 3 6 Disway WASH Wash the ink discharge way 22 gt page 5 7 CUSTODY wash Wash the head nozzle and ink discharge way to store the printer GAP page 5 9 STEPS 1 l TATION 2 Select S ON ar page gt MAINTENANCE STATION lt ent gt 2 Press the ENTER key ENTER STATION CARRIAGE out displays MENT CARRIAGEout EE STATI

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