MIMAKI Tx2-1600 Manual de Instruções

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, JapanPhone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-

- viii -FeaturesThe features and methods of operation are explained in this manual for you to understandhow to use the printer properly.Setting for 2-

- 3.14 -9. Press the JOG keys [] and [ ] to select thepriority [HOST] or [PLOT] of the driying time.Here, select [PLOT].10. Press the [ENTER] key.11.P

- 3.15 -Increasing (decreasing) the right and left margins of the fabric[RIGHTmargin]/[LEFTmargin]This function sets an effective printing area to inc

- 3.16 -Setting [LEFTmargin]STEPS:1. Select a type.(See page 3.3)Here, select Type 1.2. Press the [ENTER] key.3. Press the JOG keys [] and [ ] to sele

- 3.17 -When using the plotter in an extremely dusty or dry place [REFRESH]Solidification of ink can be prevented by refreshing the head during printi

- 3.18 -Setting a unit of length displayed on the LCD [MM/INCH]This function sets a unit of set values displayed on the LCD.Use this function when dis

- 3.19 -Setting the type of ink to be used [INK TYPE]This function selects the type of ink that is to be used.This plotter permits up to two types of

- 3.20 -Setting up auto-cleaning function [AUTO CLEAN]Setup the auto-cleaning function. Printing failures may be remarkable on dusty locations orlocat

- 3.21 -Setting up auto-cleaning function [AUTO CLEAN2]Perform cleaning after when plotting specified length and prevent printing failures.ON : The he

- 3.22 -8. Press the [ENTER] key.The screen to specify interval of cleaning displays on LCD.9. Press the JOG keys [ ] and [ ] to select thelength to

- 3.23 -Back feed Setting for End of printing [EndOf PRINT]This function sets the operation when printing completes.If back feed is set to ON, elimina

- ix -Fabric retainerIf the edge of the fabric is curled or it is raised, the fabric retainer can be used to avoid contactof the fabric and ink head.T

- 3.24 -Continuing printing after [Ink Near End] [PRINT CONT.]If the remaining amount of ink decreases during printing and [Ink Near End] appears, yo

- 3.25 -Preventing the fabric skew [CENTERING]This function of centering prevent the media skew. Set this function when using the roll mediathose lef

- 3.26 -Enabling the take-up unit [TAKE-UP]This function enables the take-up unit.INTERVAL : Take-up operation is performed according to the slack sen

- 3.27 -Resetting printing conditions by type [SETUP RESET]This function resets the current printing conditions to the factory-set printing conditions

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- 4.1 -Chapter 4Maintenance functionsIn order to keep the printer in good operating condition, it is necessary tocarry out maintenance of the printer

- 4.2 -Maintenance of the printerThe term “maintenance” as used herein refers to the operation that has to be performed tokeep the printer in good ope

- 4.3 -Before starting maintenanceChecking the menu modeBefore executing any of the maintenance functions, check the menu mode.The menu mode must be t

- 4.4 -Maintenance functionsPress the [FUNCTION] key and set up the desired maintenance function.Drawing setup conditions [LIST]This function outputs

- 4.5 -Printing HEX code of printing command [DATA DUMP]This function prints data commands received from the computer, in HEX code.The HEX code is an

- x -How to read this Operation ManualDisplay on the LCD and indication of the keysIn this Operation Manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of th

- 4.6 -Correcting the dot positions after adjusting the head height [PRINTadjust]When the head height is adjusted, be sure to correct the dot position

- 4.7 -6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to correct the dot positionson Patterns 2 to 7.Select the correct dot positions on each of the patterns.When pressing t

- 4.8 -Moving the carriage to clean the station interior [CARRIAGEout]This function moves the carriage for maintenance of the ink station.The interior

- 4.9 -6. Close the maintenance cover, then press the [ENTER] key.The menu enters the LOCAL mode.If a defective printing is not corrected even after t

- 4.10 -Periodical cleaning of the wiperCleaning the wiperThe wipers are provided for cleaning the heads. As the printer is used to print images, thew

- 4.11 -When the message [Replace Wiper] is displayed [WIPER EXCHG]The wipers are consumable parts. As the wiper continues cleaning the head, it gets

- 4.12 -7. Holding the projections at both ends, insert anew wiper into place.•Do not touch the rubber portion of a newwiper. It can cause the nozzle

- 4.13 -When the message [Clean Wiper Shaft] is displayedThe message shown on the right is displayed afterseveral numbers of wiping.Please clean the w

- 4.14 -Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE CLN]Clean up the nozzle as for nozzle clogging.If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning several t

- 4.15 -7. Clean the wiper.Use and push a swab contained cleaning liquidto take off some dust on the felt surface.Use a swab contained cleaning liquid

- xi -The operation keyThe information that is displayed on the LCD during plotteroperation is explained.The pages of each chapterare given serial num

- 4.16 -11. press the [ENTER] key.12. Press the JOG keys [] and [ ] to select the timeto leave. (1-99 minutes: 1 min unit)13. Press the [ENTER] key.Th

- 4.17 -Ink discharge way cleaning [DRAIN WASH]The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regularintervals to a

- 4.18 -6. Remove the cleaning liquid with a syringe.During the suction pause period, drop thecleaning liquid until just before it overflowsfrom the c

- 4.19 -When not in use the machine over the long term [STORAGE WSH]When not in use the machine over a week, perform [STRAGE WSH] function to clean th

- 4.20 -7. Holding the projections at both ends, draw outthe wiper.Use the gloves that are supplied with the separately-availablecleaning wiper to pro

- 4.21 -12. Close the maintenance cover.13. Press the [ENTER] key.14. Press the JOG keys [] and [ ] to select the timeto leave. (1-99 minutes: 1 min u

- 4.22 -18. Clean the wiper and press the [ENTER] key.19. Fill the cap with the cleaning liquid using asyringe.Dry suction starts in cycles consisting

- 4.23 -Move the carriage to the left maintenance station [CARRIAGE]This function move the carriage to the left maintenance station to chack the head,

- 4.24 -<< LOCA L> >width:1272mmINTIALIZINGPLEASE WAI T6. Close the left maintenance cover, then press the[ENTER] key.•In the case where a

- 4.25 -Menu displayed after the ink cartridge is installed [FILL UP INK]When the ink cartridge is replaced with a new one or a new ink cartridge is i

- xii -Safety symbols used in this ManualSafety signal wordsPictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention

- 4.26 -When charging ink different from the one in use [INK CHANGE]The INK CHANGE function charges ink different from the one currently in use. When

- 4.27 -8. Take out the changing ink cartridge from the inkstation.When removing the ink cartridge, “-” is displayed on LCD.When all the ink cartridge

- 4.28 -15. Press the [ENTER] key.Filling of ink is started automatically.When filling of ink is completed, the display shown on the rightis indicated

- 4.29 -<< LOCA L> >width:1272mmMA I NTENANCEUSE HEAD<ent>USE HEADHEAD L I NE : ALLUSE HEADHEAD L I NE : REARMA I NTENANCEUSE HEAD&l

- 4.30 -Check the stretch and shrink of fabric after the printing [STRETCH CHK]Check whether the cloth is stretching or shrinking after the printing.T

- 4.31 -STEPS:1. Select [STRECTH CHK] from [MAINTENANCE].(See page 4.3)2. Press the [ENTER] key.3. Press the JOG keys [] and [ ] to select the density

- 4.32 -Displaying the printer information [INFORMATION]Displays the firmware version of this printer.If trouble occurs, please inform the dealer or M

- 5.1 -Chapter 5When abnormal conditionsare encounteredChapter 5 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case wherean abnormal phenomenon ari

- 5.2 -Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failureCorrective measures against troubles in the case where no error message is given on theLCD are d

- 5.3 -Paper jamming arises/fabric is soiledA jam of the fabric or a stained fabric is considered to occur when an unsuitable fabric is usedor the fab

- xiii -Structure of this ManualForewordThis foreward describes the notice before operation and how to read thisOperation Manual.Chapter 1 SetupThis

- 5.4 -If image quality declinesCorrective measures against troubles in the case where satisfactory image quality is notprovided are described in this

- 5.5 -Troubles for which error message are given on the LCDIf something is wrong with the printer, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error messag

- 5.6 -Warning message Cause Corrective measureThe set ink cartridge is not agenuine product.Cleaning period of the ink onthe wiper shaft of the cappi

- 5.7 -Error messagesError messages indicates error numbers.If any error message is given on the LCD, turn off the power to the printer and turn it on

- 5.8 -An error occurs in communica-tion between I/F board and mainboard.I/F board has not been installed.HOST I/F Timeout error hasarisen during comm

- 5.9 -The printer has failed to detectthe fabric.The printer has failed to detectthe origin.The take-up unit error hasbeen occured because ofsensor e

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- A.1 -AppendixThis appendix describes the specifications and components the printer,function menu structure.Table of contentsBasic specifications ...

- A.2 -Basic specificationsItem Tx2-1600Printing head Method Piezo-electric drop on demandSpecification Eight-heads (4 x 2 lines, Stagger arrangement)

- A.3 -Fabric skew 5 mm or less / 10 m (In case the fabric is aligned.)Head height adjustment 1.2 mm to 10 mm variable from the platen surfaceCutting

- xiv -• Be sure to use the printer with the power supply specifications indicated. Be sure toconnect the plug of the power cable to a grounded recept

- A.4 -Optional extrasItem Item no. Qty. RemarksInk cartridge See the list above.Bemcot BEMCOT M-3 100 pcs.Swab Swab 6 wooden shaft S 10 pcs.Wiper SPA

- A.5 -Function flow chart<<LOCAL>>X=xxxx Y=xxxxORIGIN SET UP 0.0 0.0<<LOCAL>>width:1620mmCLEAN.:12345678SELECT :ABCDEFGHCLEAN

- A.6 -FUNCTION key;FUNCTIONSETUPSELECT :TYPE1TYPE∗PRINT MODE <ent>TYPE∗ MODEQUALITY : STDTYPE1 to 4 :STD, FINE, HIGHspd<< LOCAL >>w

- A.7 -To be followedTYPE∗SETUP RESET<ent>TYPE∗RESET : entFUNCTIONSETUP <ENT>:INTERVAL,ON, OFFTYPE∗TAKE-UP <ent>TYPE∗TAKE-UP :INTE

- A.8 -: ENGLISH, JAPANESE,PORTUGUESE, ITALIANO,ESPANOL, FRANCAIS,DEUTSCHINFORMATIONVIEW :SERIAL NO.SERIAL NO.S/N ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗MAINTENANCEINFORMATION<e

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- xv -Position of the warning labelThis printer is adhered with a warning label at four locations. Be sure to fully understand thewarning given on the

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- 1.1 -Chapter 1SetupThis chapter describes the procedures for unpacking and assembling theprinter, and for setting up printer such as setting inks an

The kinds of manuals and how to use themThe following documents have been attached to Tx2-1600:Operation Manual (this document)“Operation Manual” expl

- 1.2 -Installation of the printerWhere to install the printerSecure a suitable space before using the printer.The space is required not only for the

- 1.3 -Precautions in installationDo not install the printer under the following emvironment:A place exposed to direct sunlightA place in which temper

- 1.4 -Checking the accessoriesOpen the packing box and check the components in it.If you find any missing accessory or damaged one, please contact yo

- 1.5 -Printing film(for adjustment of the device) Slip sheet bar Centering sensor unitPhillips screwdriver Power cable Hexagonal wrench (L)Ink Cartri

- 1.6 -Unpacking and AssemblingAssembling the stand and the device• The package weight is as heavy as approximately 250 kg. Perform theassembly work b

- 1.7 -3. Take the stands out of the package.Direct the stands so that round tapped holes for the screws arefaced outside.Set up each stand with the s

- 1.8 -6. Holding both ends of the main unit with four per-sons.Hold up the device at the pedestal support bars.7. Place the main unit on the stands w

- 1.9 -9. Connect the cable of take-up device into the con-nector located at the left bottom of the main unit.Attaching take-up auxiliary barAlign the

- 1.10 -Attaching centering sensor unitAlign the screw hole of the centering sensor unitwith the screw hole of the run-out auxiliary bar,then fasten t

- 1.11 -How to remove the stopper1. Loosen a screw fastening the Head Stopper, us-ing Driver.2. Remove the Head Stopper as shown on thePhoto.Putting o

- i -ForewordThank you for purchasing MIMAKI Textile Jet Tx2-1600.Model Tx2-1600 is a color inkjet printer for printing on fabric with eight colors at

- 1.12 -Attach the waste ink hoses.1. Set the waste ink hoses.2. Secure the supplied hose retainer with screwsand then attach the waste ink hoses to t

- 1.13 -Configuration and FnctionFront faceName Function1. Front cover It is opened when setting fabric or taking a corrective measure against afabric

- 1.14 -Rear faceName Function1. F-row ink station This station houses up to eight ink cartridges.2. Clamp lever It is made to go up-down the pinch ro

- 1.15 -Names and function of the parts under the front coverUnder the front cover, there are the carriage, capping station, etc. necessary for printi

- 1.16 -Capping stationThe capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc.Ink Cap : It covers the nozzles of print head to p

- 1.17 -Height adjustment screwSupport screwSecures the Height adjustment screw to prevent it from coming loose.Used to adjust the head height.Head he

- 1.18 -Fablic retainerIf the edge of the fabric is curled or it is raised, it may be caught by the head or inferior inkdischarge may occur.To avoid t

- 1.19 -Ditch for penetrated ink and platen boardsPrinting on a coarse-textured fablic may cause ink to penetrate the fabric.If the fabric runs out in

- 1.20 -About other setupAttaching lapel barThe lapel bar is used to stabilize the media tension of the run-out side.If the media tension of the roll-

- 1.21 -3. Insert the lapel bar into the hole of the side plateand then allow it to slip in the lower slot.4. Make sure that the bearing is put into t

- ii -FCC Statement (USA)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FC

- 1.22 -Attaching the platen boardsAttach the platen boards when using a fabric without ink penetration.Set the attachment position and orientation of

- 1.23 -Changing gap for fablic retainers• When the thickness of the fabric used is 0 to 4mm, use it with the stainless plateadjusted by moving the ou

- 1.24 -Connecting the cablesConnecting the interface cableConnect the printer to the computer with the appropriate interface cable.Two types of inter

- 1.25 -Connecting the power cableConnect the power cable to the receptacle of the following specifications.•Voltage : AC 100 - 240 V ±10%• Frequency

- 1.26 -Switching ON/OFF the power supplyAfter setting up the printer, switch on and off the power as described below.Turning the power onSTEPS:1. Tur

- 1.27 -Turning the power offTo turn the power off, check first whether or not there is data received and there remains datathat has not yet been outp

- 1.28 -Front cover and maintenance coverOpening/closing the coverDo not open the front cover and the maintenance cover while the printer is in operat

- 1.29 -Ink cartridgesTypes of ink3 types of ink are available for this printer at the moment. The characteristics of each ink typeare described below

- 1.30 -Ink stationsAs viewed from the front of the printer, the ink station on the right side is called the “F-row inkstation” and the ink station on

- 1.31 -R-rowInk HeadF-rowInk HeadR-row Ink StationInk HeadF-row Ink StationDBGCEFAHBD G3561824 7ACEGBDFH13572468Relationships between ink station and

- iii -TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword ...

- 1.32 -Setting ink cartridgesSetting for 1-way high-speed printingNew piezo electric heads, the staggered-layout print head provides more attractive,

- 1.33 -• Set ink cartridges of different types and colors to 1 through 8 and A throughH.• During initial ink setting or ink change, register the appr

- 1.34 -Fabric for printingThis section describes the types of fabric that can be used with the printer and the method ofsetting the media used.Types

- 1.35 -Precautions in handling the fabricCarefully observe the following when handling the fabric.• Use pre-processed fabrics recommended by MIMAKI.•

- 1.36 -Before setting the fabric on the printerBefore setting the fabric, be sure to confirm the Ditch for penetrated ink. If ink is there, wipethem

- 1.37 -2. Press the [FUNCTION] key.3. Press the JOG keys[] and [ ] to select [MAIN-TENANCE].4. Press the [ENTER] key.5. Press the JOG keys[] and [ ]

- 1.38 -2. Push down the head height adjustment rod bythe right hand.Push down the head height adjustment rod tillit stops moving anymore.• If the tip

- 1.39 -10. Press the [ENTER] key.The carriage will come back to the capping station.The LCD shown on the right is displayed.Points in head height adj

- 1.40 -Setting the mating sheetThe mating sheet is used to prevent ink penetration of the fabric which is not dried afterprinting.1. Set the fabric c

- 1.41 -Setting The FabricTo The PrinterThe fabric that can be used are roll and leaf fabric.Leaf fabric is handled in the same manner as roll fabric

- iv -The media sensor ... 1.17Head hight adjust

- 1.42 -3. Loosen the screw of the right-hand roll holder.Adjust the roll holder position to the width of the roll fabric.4. Insert the right-hand rol

- 1.43 -6. Pull out the fabric from the rear side of the printerto the height of the Y cover.7. Insert the leading edge of the fabric between thedrive

- 1.44 -9. Pull out the leading edge of the fabric from thefront face of the printer.• Open the front cover, move up the clamp levelwhile holding the

- 1.45 -Setting the centering sensor positionAfter setting the fabric to the printer, please set the centering sensor position.•When adjusting the opt

- 1.46 -Attaching empty fablic core for taking upTo take up the fabric after printing, attach an empty fabric core to the take-up device.1. Close the

- 1.47 - Removing pinch roller and preventing wrinkle of fablic• If either edge of the fabric stretches longer than the center or if an edge of thefab

- 1.48 -4. To prevent fall-off or loss of the hand screws,lightly fasten them.• If the lengths of the fabrics at the left and right pinch rollers remo

- 1.49 -Specifying the scope of printing on the fabric used(Effective printing area)The printer has an area which cannot perform printing, due to mech

- 1.50 -Origin settingEstablish an origin in terms of data on fabric loaded on the printer. Place the fabric and causethe printer to detect the fabric

- 1.51 -Moving the printerThe method of moving the printer to the place of installation is explained below.When moving the printer, unlock the caster

- v -Chapter 2 How to use the basic functionsOperation ...

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- 2.1 -Chapter 2How to use the basic functionsThis chapter describes the basic operations of the printer, from thebeginning to the end of printing.Bef

- 2.2 -OperationThis section describes the operation panel that is used to operate the device and the menusfrom which to choose the desired item.Opera

- 2.3 -Functions of the JOG keysEach of the JOG keys varies in function according to the time at which it is used.The functions of the JOG keys are ex

- 2.4 -Menu treeThe operation of printer and printing conditions are set by pressing the appropriate operationkeys, selecting the desired setting item

- 2.5 -Some menus simply list items which do not require the operator to set any of them.In this case, the operator is required to select the content

- 2.6 -Setting the display languageSet the language in which to display characters on the LCD. “English” has been set as theinitial display language o

- 2.7 -Printing an image from saurce dataStarting the printer operationThis section describes the basic operation of the printer.Printing conditions c

- 2.8 -Information on printing dataKey operation on REMOTE mode[REMOTE] key : In case pressing [REMOTE] key when the printing data has not received,th

- 2.9 -Correcting the media feed rate during printing [Feed Comp.]Even for fabric of the same type, if the thread size or texture is slightly differen

- vi -Relationship between image quality and printing speed [QUALITY] ... 3.8Printing direction [DIRECTION] ...

- 2.10 -5. Press the [ENTER] key to return to theREMOTE display.The changed setting value is saved. The value is to be in effectperforming till the tu

- 2.11 -Checking nozzle in ink firing conditionExecuting the test draw [TEST DRAW]In prior to the actual printing or after the execution of the clea

- 2.12 -If there are nozzle clogging in ink firing conditionCleaning ink headsIf a test pattern plotted is defective, execute the cleaning function to

- 2.13 -Routine maintenanceBe sure to conduct maintenance works for the device when necessary or periodically so as touse the printer for a long time

- 2.14 -Cleaning the wiper shaftThe dirty wiper shaft may cause the wiper malfunction and resulting an error display.Maintenance for frame componentsI

- 2.15 -To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink stationSetting a new ink cartridge is required when the ink is to be replenished or when

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- 3.1 -Chapter 3How to use the application functionsAfter you have mastered the operations described in Chapter 2 “How touse the basic functions,” you

- 3.2 -[FUNCTION]DISPLAY[FUNCTION]MAINTENANCE[FUNCTION]SET UPApplication functionsThe application functions make it possible to modify the printing co

- 3.3 -Before setting printing conditions in the function menuThe basic operation of the function menu for setting individual printing conditions is e

- vii -When not in use the machine over the long term [STORAGE WSH] ... 4.19Move the carriage to the left maintenance station

- 3.4 -Changing the typeNote that the current type cannot be changed while the device is in operation.To change the type during printer operation, fi

- 3.5 -Adjusting the lapal barDiverse types of media are used for inkjet printers: different raw materials including naturalmaterials, synthesized mat

- 3.6 -TroubleshootingThe following describes general troubleshooting. With some corrective mesures, problemsmay not be solved depending on the media

- 3.7 -After setting the fabric to be printedCorrecting error of amount of feed depending on fabric [MEDIA COMP.]The printer prints an image on the fa

- 3.8 -Setting printing conditionsChanging printing conditions on the printer sideSet up the printing method that determines the quality of image.For

- 3.9 -Printing direction [DIRECTION]This function sets the direction of printing.The printer prints an image while moving the carriage right and left

- 3.10 -Returning speed up [RET. SPD UP]In case the printing width is 1000mm or less when uni-directional printing, the nozzle drop outmay occur. Usin

- 3.11 -Improving the density of ink color [INK LAYERS]This function prints the data in two or more layers (wet-on-wet coating) to improve the density

- 3.12 -Setting the ink drying time [DRYING TIME]This function sets an ink drying time.The drying time is the wait time by scanning and the time inter

- 3.13 -Deciding the priority of settings by the computer or the plotter [PRIORITY]This function gives priority to either the printing conditions set