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TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION ........................................................................vii DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ......................................vii Requests ........................................................................vii FCC Statement (USA) ....................................................vii Interference to televisions and radios .............................vii Foreword ........................................................................
Workflow ................................................................ 2-3 Turning the power ON/OFF ................................... 2-4 Turning the power ON .............................................. 2-4 Turning the power OFF ............................................ 2-5 Setting medias ....................................................... 2-6 Useable medias ........................................................ 2-6 Adjusting the head height .........................................
Changing the set value of Heater ........................... 3-8 Changing temperature settings of Heater .................3-8 Adjusting suitable temperature adjustment (When solvent ink is used) ......................................3-10 In case the heater temperature is too low ...............3-11 Setting print mode ................................................ 3-12 Setting of the print quality ........................................3-12 Setting scanning direction .....................................
Cleaning exterior surfaces ........................................ 4-3 Cleaning the platen ................................................... 4-3 Cleaning the media sensor ....................................... 4-4 Cleaning the media press ......................................... 4-4 Maintaining Capping station ................................... 4-5 Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ............................... 4-5 Replacing the wiper ..................................................
CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...................................................... 5-2 Power does not turn on .............................................5-2 The machine does not start printing ..........................5-2 Media get jammed / media is soiled ..........................5-3 [HEAT] or [CONSTANT] LED does not light up ........5-3 Image quality is poor .................................................5-4 Nozzle is clogged ......................................................
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CAUTION 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.
Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer "JV33-130/160" . The JV33-130/160 is a color ink-jet printer for high quality printing with solvent ink (4-color/6-color and 8color) or aqueous ink (4-color and 6-color). • 4-colors version : 2 each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black color ink cartridge are usable. • 6-colors version : 1 each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light cyan and Light magenta color ink cartridge (2 each of Cyan and Magenta only) are usable.
Features The features of the machine are described below. Understanding them together with the operating instructions given in this manual will help you use the machine properly. High image quality and High-speed printing realized by the new generation printer head. Newly developed printer head, 1 head consisting of 1440 nozzles (180 nozzles x 8 lines), is adopted. High image quality and High-speed printing is enabled by adopting the variable dots technology.
Features Easy maintenance The automatic capping system for the heads eliminates the need of head cleaning before turning off the power. Ink discharge passage is automatically cleaned from the cap. Nozzles can be unclogged by performing the cleaning function. If the machine is not in use for a prolonged period of time, it automatically performs nozzle clogging preventive operation at fixed intervals. However, the main power must be left turned on. The machine counts the time when not in use.
Safety Precautions Symbols Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the machine. The indicated sign is different depending on the content of caution. Symbols and their meanings are given below. Please follow these instructions as you read this manual. Examples of symbols Meaning Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries to personnel. Be sure to read it carefully and use it properly.
Safety Precautions Warning for Use WARNING • Do not use the machine in a poorly ventilated room or a closed room. • Be sure to use the optional Drying ventilation unit when the machine is used in a poorly ventilated room or a closed room. • Use the attached power cable. • Take care not to damage, break or work upon the power cable. If a heavy material is placed on the power cable, or if it is heated or pulled, the power cable can break, thus resulting in fire or electric shocks.
Precautions in Use CAUTION Power supply • Leave the breaker turned ON. • Do not turn off the main power switch on the right side of this machine. Heater • Do not spill liquid on the platen as this may cause failure of the heater or firing. • Do not touch platen heaters with bare hand while it is hot; otherwise, you can get burned. • When the machine is to be moved, wait until the heater temperature drops adequately. As a criterion, wait at least 30 minutes after you turn off the power to the heater.
Safety Precautions CAUTIONS and NOTES Warning Handling of ink cartridges Front cover and lever • Use the JV33 genuine ink. Remember that the user shall be filled for a repair to correct any damage resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type. • The machine does not operate with any ink other than the JV33 genuine ink. • Do not use the JV33 genuine ink with other printers, as doing so may cause damage to such machines. • Never refill the ink cartridge with ink.
Safety Precautions Warning Notes on maintenance • It is strongly recommended to use the machine in a room that is not dusty. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when the machine is to be used in an unfavorable environment. (P.3-29 "Setting of Refreshing") • Keep the front cover closed even when the machine is not printing. If not, dust can accumulate on the nozzles in the heads. • Dust in the heads can also cause drops of ink to fall suddenly down on the media during printing.
CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes the items required to understand before use, such as name of each part of the machine or the installation procedures. Moving this machine ..................... 1-2 Connecting cables ....................... 1-10 Where to install this machine ............ 1-2 Working environmental temperature . 1-2 Moving this machine ......................... 1-3 Connecting USB2.0 interface cable ............................................... 1-10 Connecting the power cable .
Moving this machine Where to install this machine Secure a suitable installation space before assembling this machine. The place of installation must have enough space for not only this machine itself but also for printing operation.
Moving this machine Moving this machine Move this machine according to the following steps when this machine is required to move on the step-free same floor. • When this machine is to be moved to any place other than on the same step-free floor, contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI. If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may occur. Be sure to request your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI to move this machine.
Names of Parts and Functions Front Maintenance cover Front cover Open the cover in maintenance. Even when the power switch is off, keep all covers closed. Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures against jamming of medias or in maintenance inside the station. Even when the power switch is off, keep this cover and the other covers closed. Ink cartridges Each cartridge contains an ink of a particular color.
Names of Parts and Functions Rear / Sides Clamp lever (rear) Interlocks with the clamp lever in the font of this machine. 1 Pre-heater Preheats the media before printing. (Located inside the platen) Cleaning solution cartridge Before Use Set a dedicated Washings cartridge (optional). Roll holders Hold a media by inserting it into the right and left ends of the core of the roll media. Roll holders are available for the 2 inches and 3 inches core of the roll media. USB 2.0 connector This is USB2.
Operation Panel Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine. Display CONSTANT lamp Displays the status of the machine, set items and errors. Lights in green when the heater temperature reaches the set temperature. HEAT lamp Lights in orange during heating up of the heater. ACTIVE lamp Blinks in receiving or drawing data. key Use this key on Station maintenance. key key Selects User type.
Names of Parts and Functions Heater Pre-heater /Print heater / Post-heater are equipped on the platen. The Pre-heater is used for pre-heating of the media prior to printing to prevent rapid temperature changing. The Print-heater improves the image quality in printing. The Post-heater dries ink after printing. • While the heater is on, the platen is very hot.
Carriage The carriage is provided with the ink heads for printing, the cutter unit for cutting off the sheet of media, etc. A lever is also provided to adjust the height of Head in 2 stages according to the thickness of media. ( P.2-6) Cutter blade and cutting line The carriage is provided with a cutter unit for cutting off the media that has been printed on. The cutter cuts off the sheet of media along the cutting line on the platen.
Names of Parts and Functions Capping station • Be sure to wear the attached goggles in cleaning within the capping station to protect your eyes against ink. The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for cleaning the heads, etc. The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the ink heads from drying up. The wiper cleans the nozzles in the heads.The wiper is consumable. If the wiper is deformed or the media is stained, replace the wiper with a new one.
Connecting cables Connecting USB2.0 interface cable Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0 interface cable. USB cable • Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0. • Contact a RIP maker near your location or our office when the USB2.0 interface is not attached to the PC. Notes on USB 2.0 Interface • Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.
Connecting cables Removing USB memory If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which a JV33 machine is connected, click "Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by following the instructions given there first and then remove the module. Leaving a USB memory module inserted can cause [ERROR 10 COMMAND ERROR]. Copy the data onto the hard disk before outputting it for printing. 1 Before Use Connecting the power cable 1 Insert the power cable into an inlet of the machine.
Inserting ink cartridges Insert an ink cartridges. 1 Shake the ink cartridge as shown on the right. 2 Insert the ink cartridge. • Insert the ink cartridge lengthwise directing the surface having IC chips to the left side. • Colors are displayed on the display as follows. Black: K, Cyan: C, Magenta: M, Yellow: Y, Light cyan: c, Light magenta: m, White: W, Silver: S, Light black: k Changing an ink cartridge Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the display.
Inserting ink cartridges For Ink cartridge lamps The condition of the ink cartridges set in the machine is confirmable with lamps located over the ink cartridges. Ink cartridge lamps Condition of Lamp OFF Upper row Red lamp No error One of the following errors occurs. • Ink near-end Blinking • Ink end • Expiration of a term of ink validity (one month) ON One of the following errors occurs. • No ink left • No ink cartridge inserted • Other ink errors ( P.
Inserting ink cartridges Note on Silver and White ink of ES3 ink Be sure to read below before using silver and white ink of ES3 ink. • Silver and white ink of ES3 ink are usable for the firmware V and later. Pigments of silver ink and white ink will settle down with time. Pigments of silver and white ink of ES3 ink have nature of settling down when they are left for a long time. If you print with ink whose pigments settle down as it is, it may cause color heterogeneity etc.
Media Useable media sizes and notes for handling are described. Usable sizes of media Model JV33-130 JV33-160 Tarpaulin/ FF(Flexible Face)/ Weatherproof PVC Maximum width 1371mm 1620mm Minimum width 210mm 210mm Maximum printing width 1361mm 1610mm 1 Thickness 1.
Menu mode This machine has 4 modes. Each menu mode is described below. NOT-READY mode This is the mode in which the media has not been detected yet. The keys other than the key and the / key are effective. LOCAL mode Local mode is the mode for the drawing preparation state. All the keys are effective. The machine can receive data from the computer.However, it does not perform printing. Screen display in Local mode Displays current user type ( P.2-2). Displays machine name ( P.
CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations The procedures from the ink and media preparation to drawing and the setting procedures are described. User type ........................................ 2-2 Test printing ................................. 2-20 Set items registrable to User type ..... 2-2 Using the registered user type .......... 2-2 Perform test printing with the normal test pattern .......................... 2-21 Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink .........
User type Drawing of higher quality prints is available by making (setting of User type) the print set matching to the characteristics of media when this machine is used for drawing. On this machine, 4 types of User type 1 to 4 are settable. Set items registrable to User type For the registering procedures to User type (1 to 4), refer to P.3-2 . Reference page Set items Set items Reference page Setting Media compensation P.3-5 Setting of Refreshing Changing the set value of Heater P.
Workflow 1 Turning the power ON/OFF Referring to "Turning the power ON/ OFF" ( P.2-4). 2 Setting medias Referring to "Setting medias" ( P.2-6). 3 Preparing Heaters Referring to "Preparing Heaters" ( P.2-18). 4 Test printing Referring to "Test printing" ( P.2-20). 5 Drawing data Referring to "Drawing data" ( P.2-30).
Turning the power ON/OFF Turning the power ON The machine is provided with the following two power switches. Main power switch : At the side of this machine. Keep it "ON" always. Power switch : Normally, use this switch to turn the power ON/OFF. The power switch lights in green when the power is ON and blinks in green when it is OFF. The power switch under the operation panel lights in green when the power is turned on, and blinks when the power switch is turned off.
Turning the power ON/OFF Turning the power OFF Turn the power OFF by pressing the power switch located on the side of after using. Check the followings when the power is turned off. • If it is in receiving of data from the PC, or there is any data un-output. • If the head has returned to the capping station. • If any error occurs. ( P.5-9 "Error messages") 1 Turn the power of the connected PC OFF. 2 Turn the power OFF by pressing the power switch. • The power switch blinks in green.
Setting medias Useable medias This machine can be used with roll media and leaf sheet media. For useable medias, refer to P.1-15 "Usable sizes of media". Adjusting the head height Adjust the head height according to the thickness of the media used. • Adjust the head height prior to setting of the media. If the head height is adjusted after the media is set, this may cause media jamming, deterioration of the drawing quality or head damage.
Setting medias 4 Keeping the height adjusting lever held at the aforementioned position, tighten the two screws. • Be sure to fasten the screws, pressing the heightadjusting lever, otherwise the head can not be secured at the correct position. • Fasten the screws securely. 5 Return the carriage to the station position.
Setting a roll media Set a roll media to the roll media hanger located on the back of this machine. • Take care not to drop the media on a foot or so when the media is set. It may cause an injury due to the media. • The roll stopper arm works with the clamp lever. Do not push the clamp lever down while roll stopper is caught between the roll stopper arm and this machine. The roll stopper arm might be broken and roll stopper function *1 might be disabled.
Setting medias 3 Move the roll holder to the roll setting position. Roll holder Set the base position of roll holder within this range. Roll Holder Set Position Basis Roll Holder Set Position 3 Inch Roll Media 2 Inch Roll Media • There are two types of the internal diameter of the roll media paper tube: 2 inch and 3 inch.
8 Insert the roll media in this machine. Pinch roller • The roll media can be smoothly inserted by slanting the media. ( 1 ) Pull the media out of the roll to the head of the platen. ( 2 ) Insert the media between the platen and the pinch roller. • Pull the media out of the roll so that the media can be grasped from the front of the machine. ( 3 ) Push down the clamp lever from the back of this machine. • The media is held. 9 10 Pull out the roll media out. ( 1 ) Open the front cover.
Setting medias 11 Hold the media with the media press gently. • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side. • When using a thick media, remove the media press from the media before printing. Media press • Do not set media at the position which the media press touches the side plate on the right. As media may tilt and be lifted, it could break the head. • If a media is misaligned to the right more than fixed position, a warning is displayed.
14 Secure the media on the take-up device. ( P.2-13) • When the Type B is used, this operation is not needed. ( 1 ) Feed the media up to the core of the roll media of the take-up device by pressing the key. ( 2 ) Fix the middle of the media with adhesive tape. ( 3 ) In the same manner, fix the left side and right side of the media. • Make sure that the there is no slack or wrinkle on the media in such condition that the roll media is pulled to right and left evenly, and then stick the tape.
Setting medias Take-up device (Except Type B) The take-up direction of media is selectable by using the switch of the take-up device. Lever in top position (REVERSE) : The take-up device winds the media with the printed side facing in. Lever in middle position (OFF) : The take-up device does not wind the media. Lever in bottom position (FORWARD) : The take-up device winds the media with the printed side facing out.
Setting leaf media Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained with the roll holders. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Raise the clamp lever. Front cover Clamp lever 3 Insert the leaf media between the platen and the pinch rollers. • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side. Pinch roller 4 Hold the media with the media press gently. • Set the media so that no media sticks out from the right end pinch roller to the right side.
Setting medias 7 Press the 8 Press the 9 The media detection is started. key. key to select “LEAF” . ME D I A S E L E C T RO L L < > L EAF D E T E C T I NG ME D I A NOW P L E A S E WA I T ( 1 ) The media width is detected. ( 2 ) The media is fed then the rear end of media is detected. ( 3 ) It returns to the local mode when the detection is completed. 2 Notes when using media press warning is displayed. Set the media again.
Changing the printing origin The position of the printing origin can be changed. Moving the LED pointer to the changing position and deciding the position. 1 In the local mode, press the keys. OR I G I N S E T U P 0.0 - - - - • It enters into the origin setting mode. 2 Set a light point of the LED pointer to the changing position by pressing the keys. • Select the carriage and media, moving the point with the keys. OR I G I N S E T U P 0.0 0.
Setting medias Typical setting position of printing origin The printing origin in the depth direction (X') is positioned at about 40 mm rearward from the cutting line. The printing origin in the scanning direction (Y') is positioned at 15 mm from the right end of the media. The value in the scanning direction (Y') can be changed using [MARGIN] in FUNCTION mode. This can be changed by using the Jog key.
Preparing Heaters Changing temperature settings of Heater The set temperature of Heater can be changed and stored by [HEATER] of the setup mode. ( P.3-8) The adjusting procedures of the temperature set in the setup mode are described below. Set the Heater temperature according to the media used. • The Heater temperature has been set to "OFF" when purchased. • Proper temperature adjustment is enabled since the temperature is adjustable even in drawing.
Preparing Heaters Reference for the temperature set (When solvent ink is used) Type of ink ES3 ink SS21 ink Type of media Glossy chloroethylene Tarpaulin FF All medias Set of the Pre-heater 40°C 40°C 40°C 35°C Set of the Print-heater 40°C 40°C 40°C 35°C Set of the Post-heater 50°C 50°C 50°C 50°C • Adjust it to suitable temperature depending on the media condition. • When aqueous-color ink is used, no reference for the temperature set is required.
Test printing Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging defects such as nozzle clogging (slight touching of ink or nozzle missing). About test patterns This machine provides you two test patterns. Normal test pattern (when using ink other than white ink) When you use ink that you can check by printing a test pattern on a white media, print this test pattern.
Test printing Perform test printing with the normal test pattern Check before the test printing 1 • If a media has been set. P.2-6 • If the origin position has been set. • If the head gap has been adjusted. In the local mode, press the P.2-6 T E S T D R AW ( F EED D I R . ) key. < ENT > • Press and key to change the test pattern deployment direction. The deployment direction changed here returns to the direction set in P.3-36 after test printing.
Perform test printing with the test pattern for checking white ink Check before the test printing • If a media has been set. P.2-6 • If the origin position has been set. • If the head gap has been adjusted. 1 In the local mode, press the 2 Press the “(WHITE CHK.)”. 3 Press the P.2-6 key. key to select the T E S T D R AW ( F EED D I R . ) < ENT > T ES T PR I NT ( WH I T E C H K . ) < ENT > key. ** • Print a test pattern in the following orders.
Test printing Check warning of white nozzle status (Only when using SS21 white ink) As SS21 white ink is easier to cause nozzle clogging compared to other ink, you must keep the nozzle status normal even when you do not discharge it. In order to keep the nozzle status normal, this machine displays the warnC h e c k t h e " W" n o z l l e ing message in the right once a fortnight*1. cond i t i on . < ENT > The warning message will be displayed after the media detection is performed.
Head Cleaning About head cleaning There are two types of head cleaning. Depending on the test printing result, perform to solve nozzle clogging. Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning depending on the status. Select one from the three types below: NORMAL SOFT HARD : When any line is missing : When only head wiping is needed (when lines are bent) : When poor image quality cannot be improved even by NORMAL or SOFT cleaning Perform when using silver ink or white ink of ES3 ink.
Head Cleaning Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result There are three types of head cleaning. Use one by checking the test pattern. 1 In the local mode, press the 2 Select the cleaning type by pressing the keys. key. C L E A N I NG TYPE : NORMA L C L E A N I NG TYPE : HARD NORMAL : Select this if any line is missing. SOFT : When only head wiping is desirable. (in case of bent lines) HARD : Select this if inferior printing cannot be improved even by [NORMAL] or [SOFT] cleaning.
3 Press the 4 By pressing the keys, select the color on which you wish to perform maintenance. key. S POT CO L OR SE L EC T COL OR : S I L VER S P O T CO L OR S E L E C T CO L OR : WH I T E Silver : Perform maintenance only for silver ink. White : Perform maintenance only for white ink. Silver & white : Perform maintenance for silver ink and white ink at the same time. 5 Press the 6 Remove the ink cartridge of the selected color. key.
Head Cleaning 8 Press the 9 Set the cartridge. key. • After the cartridge is set, filling starts. • When filling is completed, the screen returns to LOCAL. S E T : I N K C A R T R I DG E _ _ _ W_ _ _ _ F I L L I NG UP 03 : 00 < L OCA L .
About warning message display of performing spot color maintenance When silver ink of ES3 ink is used and when ink has been left for two days and P ER FORM SPOT CO L OR more without being used, to prevent color heterogeneity due to settling down of MA I N T ENANCE ? < EN T > pigment, the message on the right is displayed on the screen. Silver ink change their colors if they have been left for about two days.
Head Cleaning 5 Press the 6 Set the cartridge. key. • After the cartridge is set, filling starts. • When filling is completed, the screen returns to LOCAL. F I L L I NG UP 03 : 00 < L OCA L .
Drawing data Starting the print • When a roll media is used, rewind the roll media by hands prior to printing so that it is set in the tightened condition. The loosened may result in failures of the image quality. 1 Set the media. ( 2 Check the heater temperatures. 3 Press the mode. P.2-6) • Confirm that the CONSTANT lamp lights in [PRE], [PRINT], [POST] below the display.
Drawing data Stopping the print temporarily Perform the following operations when stopping the print halfway. 1 Press the key in printing. • The printing operation is interrupted. • Interrupt data sending at the PC side during the data is sent from the PC. • Printing restarts from the interrupted data by repressing the key. < L OCA L . 1 > [ #01 ] w i d t h : 1 2 7 2 mm 2 Erasing the received data (Data clear) Erase only the received data to stop the printing.
Drawing data Cutting a media For a roll media, two ways are available to cut the media after printing is completed, as follows. • Pay attention so that printed surface does not touch to a floor or other printed surfaces when the media is cut. • When the take-up device is used, roll up the cut media by operating a switch of the take-up device. (Except Type B) Auto cut A media is automatically cut after printing is completed. • For the Auto cut function, it is required to set.
CHAPTER 3 Convenient use This section describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each setting procedure. User type ........................................ 3-2 Machine settings .......................... 3-27 Registering the drawing conditions together (Type registration) ............... 3-2 Registering Type ............................... 3-2 Setting the deodorize fan ................ 3-28 Setting Dryness feeding .................. 3-29 Setting Stamp ...............
User type Registering the drawing conditions together (Type registration) The drawing conditions are registered in each type (1-4). The most suitable drawing conditions are settable only by changing the type when replaced by a different type of media, if the drawing conditions that meet the media to be used have been registered in the type. Example of type registration When solvent ink is used. When aqueous ink is used.
User type List of functions This section describes the outline of each SET UP function registerable to the user type and the setting value. The underlined has been set when purchased. Function name MEDIA COMP. ( Set value P.3-5) SET TEMP HEATER ( P.
User type Function name Set value Outline Sets the priority of settings (host / panel) Sets each item of the followings individually when the individual setting is selected. PRIORITY ( P.3-20) AUTO CLEANING ( P.3-22) ON Print. CLEANING ( P.3-24) MEDIA DETECT ( P.
Setting media compensation Correct the feeding rate of media after the type of media is replaced or the temperature of Heater is changed. If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may appear on the print, thus resulting in a poor print. • When any heater temperature is changed, first make sure that the [ CONSTANT ] lamps light and the preset temperatures have been reached, and then start correction. • On completion of [MEDIA COMP.
5 Press the 6 Print the compensation pattern by pressing the key. 7 Check the compensation pattern then input the compensative value. key twice. [ 1 ] ME D I A COMP . PR I NT S T ART : en t P R I N T I NG P L E A S E WA I T [ 1 ] ME D I A COMP . VA L UE = 0 Input to " + " : Move to such direction that a spacing between two lines is getting wider. Input to " - " : Move to such direction that a spacing between two lines is getting closer. • The band moves by approx. 0.
Setting media compensation When you need to correct the media feed during printing The media feeding amount can be corrected even in the remote mode or when printing image data. 1 Press the remote mode. key in the * R EMO T E . 1 * [ #01 ] * * . * * mm F E E D COMP E N S A T I ON . 0 2 Press the 3 Enter the correction amount with and key. key. F E E D COMP E N S A T I ON . 0 1 • Correction amount : -500 to 500 • The value entered here will be reflected on the correction amount immediately.
Changing the set value of Heater Rough guide for temperature setting (When solvent ink is used) Type of ink ES3 ink SS21 ink Type of media PVC Tarpaulin FF All medias Pre-heater 40°C 40°C 40°C 35°C Print-heater 40°C 40°C 40°C 35°C Post-heater 50°C 50°C 50°C 50°C • Adjust each heater temperature to a value best suited to the media conditions. • No reference is required for the temperature setting when aqueous color ink is used.
Changing the set value of Heater 4 Press the 5 Select [HEATER] by pressing the keys. 6 Press the 7 Set each heater temperature by pressing the keys. key. key twice. • The heater temperature setting display is displayed. Heater selecting : by the Temperature setting : by the keys keys 8 Press the 9 Select [SET TIME] by pressing the key. key. 11 Set it by pressing the keys.
Adjusting suitable temperature adjustment (When solvent ink is used) This section describes the procedure for setting the heater temperatures properly. The proper heater temperatures depend on the media type and ambient temperature. Set temperatures that are appropriate to the media. For non-coated media or media on which ink is slow to dry, set the heater temperatures so that the ink fixing and drying characteristics will be improved. Set the heater temperatures ( P.
Changing the set value of Heater In case the heater temperature is too low When solvent ink is used, this may result in printing failures such as beading or banding if the heater temperature or the ink acceptable amount (the ink limit) is too low. Beading is a phenomenon that adjacent dots attract each other and join. Beading causes speckled patterns or stripes along printing passes (banding.) Example of beading The area in 100% magenta looks fine.
Setting print mode Upon the setting of the print mode, set each item for printing as follows.
Setting print mode 8 When changing the details of printing quality at each resolution. Select the resolution by pressing the key. [ 1 ] DR A F T QU A L I T Y 540x720 • Set value : 540x720, 540x900, 540x1080 dpi (When “DRAFT” is selected) 720x540,720x720,720x1080,720x1440 dpi (When “FINE” is selected) (1) Select the resolution by pressing the (2) Press the key. 9 key. Select the number of passes and printing speed.
Setting scanning direction 1 Perform operations up to P.3-12 the step 5. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E DR A F T QU A L I T Y 2 Select [SCAN DIRECTION] by pressing the keys. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E S C A N D I R E C T I ON < e n t > 3 Press the 4 Select the scanning direction by pressing the keys. key. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E S C A N D I R E C T I ON : U n i - D [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E S C A N D I R E C T I ON : B i - D • Set value : Uni-D, Bi-D 5 Press the 6 Press the 3-14 key.
Setting print mode Setting Logical-seek The motion of Head varies depending on the set of Logical-seek. UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is OFF UNI-DIRECTIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL Movement of heads when LOGICAL seek is ON 1 Perform operations up to P.3-12 the step 5. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E DR A F T QU A L I T Y 2 Select [LOGICAL SEEK] by pressing the keys.
Setting WhiteLay Print When using SS21 white ink, you can print with other colors after printing with white ink, without returning the media. In this page, set the printing method of white ink and other color ink. Set Value Outline OFF Printing the white ink and the color ink at the same time. ON (LEVEL1~3 *1) Printing the color ink on the white ink after printing with the white ink.
Setting print mode 5 Press the 6 Press the key. [ 1 ] P R I N T MOD E Wh i t e L a y P r t key several times to end.
Setting drying time Upon the setting of drying time, set each item for ink drying as follows. • SCAN : Set the time to wait for ink drying after each pass. During bidirectional printing, the machine stops temporarily after every scanning back and forth. • Draw. END : Set the time to wait for ink drying after completion of printing. 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key. 4 Select [DRYING TIME] by pressing the keys.
Setting margins Set a non-printing area along the right and left edges of the media. The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set hereupon. 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key. 4 Select [MARGIN] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Set a right and left margin by pressing the keys. key in the local key. 8 Press the keys [1] MA RG I N LEFT 0 mm keys keys key. : TYPE .
Setting Priority For the following items, the priority is selected either the setting by the machine (by the panel) or the setting by the PC (by the host). Items to be selected : MEDIA COMP. / HEATER / PRINT MODE / INK LAYERS / DRYING TIME / AUTO CUT / PRE-FEED / MARGIN / COLOR PATTERN / REFRESH / VACUUM / FeedSPEED LEVEL 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key. 4 Select [PRIORITY] by pressing the keys.
Setting Priority 8 Select either “HOST” or “PANEL” by pressing the keys. 9 Press the [ 1 ] P R I OR I T Y ME D I A COMP . : PANE L key. • You can also press key to register the setting. keys to move between items. Be sure to press the 10 Set other items by the same operations as the step 8 and 9. 11 Press the key several times to end. • Even when setting has been made to give priority to the host, the settings made on the machine become effective if there is no instruction from the host.
Setting Auto cleaning The machine is settable so that the head cleaning is automatically carried out when printing is completed for the set length. At the completion of printing, the machine counts the length printed after the previous head cleaning and performs the cleaning automatically if required. Reliable output results are always ensured if the heads are always kept clean. The first cleaning is performed immediately before the first printing after the machine is started.
Setting Auto cleaning 6 Select “ON” by pressing the keys. [ 1 ] A U T O C R E A N I NG SE TUP : ON • Proceed to the step 9 when “OFF” is selected. 7 Press the 8 Set an interval of cleaning and cleaning type by pressing the keys. key. Item selecting : by the Interval and Type setting : by the 9 Press the 10 Press the I NT ERVA L 1 0 0 0 mm keys keys Interval : 10 to 10000mm I NT ERVA L 1 0 0 0 mm : TYPE : NORMA L Type : NORMAL SOFT HARD : TYPE : NORMA L key.
Setting cleaning while printing Set it whether the head cleaning is carried out automatically during printing or not. Upon cleaning during printing, set the cleaning interval to the length printed. The printing is interrupted each in the set length and the head cleaning is carried out automatically. 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key. 4 Select [Print.CLEANING] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select “ON” by pressing the keys.
Setting cleaning while printing 9 Press the 10 Press the key. key several times to end. • This function does not operate when ink near-end occurs. Solve the ink near-end, referring to P.1-12. • Depending on the conditions of the heads, etc., the defective printing could not be recovered even performing this function. In this case, contact our service office or distributor.
Setting media detection Set the method for detecting a media when the media is set and the detecting type when the media is cut. 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key. 4 Select [MEDIA DETECT] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the key. 6 Press the key. 7 Select the set value by pressing the 8 Press the 9 Select [CUTTING DETECT] by pressing the key. 3-26 key in the local key. • The setting display for the media detection is displayed.
Setting media detection 10 Press the 11 Select the set value by pressing the 12 Press the 13 Press the key. [ 1 ] ME D I A D E T E C T DE T ECT : BO T H E DGE keys. • Set value : BOTH EDGE / LEFT EDGE / RIGHT EDGE / NONE key. key several times to end. • If the set value is set to others than “BOTH EDGE” in [CUTTING DETECT], although the cutting time is shortened, cutting remainders may happen due to the media skew.
Other settings Change the setting according to the use. 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key. 4 Select an item for setting by pressing the 5 Press the 6 Select the set value by pressing the 7 Press the 8 Press the key in the local key. F U N C T I ON SE TUP SE TUP SE L ECT keys keys. • Select it, referring to the list of settings. key. keys. • Select it, referring to the list of settings. key. key several times to end.
Other settings List of Settings The underlined has been set when purchased. Item Setting of Media compensation Outline Corrects the feeding rate of media Set value Refer to P.3-5 Setting Heater temperature Setting of Heater Setting Heater standby time and OFF time Refer to P.3-8 Setting Print quality Setting of Printing mode Setting Scanning direction Setting Logical-seek Refer to P.
Initializing the settings Initialize the settings to the conditions that have been set when purchased. (Set resetting) The set resetting can be executed per type. 1 Press the mode. 2 Press the 3 Select the type (1-4) by pressing the then press the key 4 Select [SETUP RESET] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Press the 7 Press the 3-30 key in the local key. key. key. • The set is initialized. key several times to end. F U N C T I ON SE TUP SE TUP SE L ECT < ENT > : TYPE .
Machine settings It is each type of setting for using this machine more comfortably. [MACHINE SETUP] and [MACHINE SETUP2] are available in this machine. The following items are settable in MACHINE SETUP 1, 2. Set value *1 Outline STOP TIME 0 ~ 120 ~ 240min/ CONTINUE Setting the time until the rotation of the exhaust fan is interrupted after the completion of printing. RENEW ON / OFF Switching the current operation of the exhaust fan.
Setting the deodorize fan The fan operates during printing, and operates according to the set of [STOP TIME] from the completion of printing. Upon the setting of the deodrize fan, two items are settable as follows. • STOP TIME : Setting the time from the completion of printing until the fan operation is interrupted. • RENEW : The fan operation is executable even not in printing if it is set to “ON”. • The deodrize fan is an option included in the drying ventilation unit.
Machine settings Setting Dryness feeding Setting whether feeding for drying a media is performed after the completion of printing or not. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [DRYNESS FEED] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select ON/OFF by pressing the 7 Press the 8 Press the key in the local key. key.
Setting Stamp Set whether information such as the drawing conditions or the date printed is output after the completion of printing or not. 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [STAMP SETUP] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select ON/OFF by pressing the 7 Press the 8 Press the 3-34 key in the local key. key.
Machine settings Examples of Output 3 Convenient use 3-35
Setting Test draw arrange You can set the deployment direction of the test pattern to be printed when performing test printing repeatedly. : when the setting value is “FEED DIR.” : when the setting value is “SCAN DIR.” Media feed direction 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [STAMP SETUP] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select the set value by pressing the 3-36 key in the local key. key.
Machine settings 7 Press the 8 Press the key. key several times to end.
Change the operation condition of the room temperature If you print in the status that the temperature of the place in which the machine has installed (room temperature) is out of the usable temperature range, ink discharging defect or changing color may occur, and it adversely affects the printing quality. Here, select the operation if the room temperature is out of the usable temperature range when printing. • For the details of the usable temperature range, refer to P.6-3 “Available temp.”.
Machine settings Setting confirmation feeding Set whether media feeding is performed for checking the result after test printing or not 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select “ON” by pressing the keys. key in the local key twice. F U N C T I ON SE TUP < ENT > F UNC T I ON MACH I NE S E T UP 2 < EN T > CON F I RM . F E E D F EED : ON CON F I RM . F E E D BACK F EED : ON • Proceed to the step 7 when “OFF” is selected.
Setting time 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [TIME SET] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Input time by the pressing the 7 Press the 8 Press the key in the local F U N C T I ON SE TUP key. F UNC T I ON MACH I NE S E T UP 2 < EN T > MACH I NE S E T UP 2 CON F I RM . F E E D MACH I NE S E T UP 2 T I ME S E T key twice.
Machine settings Setting Unit Set a unit of measurement to be used in the machine. 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [UNIT SETUP] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select the unit by pressing the 7 Press the 8 Press the key in the local key. < ENT > F UNC T I ON MACH I NE S E T UP 2 < EN T > MACH I NE S E T UP 2 CON F I RM . F E E D key. MACH I NE S E T UP 2 UN I T S E T U P T EMP °C : : L E NG T H mm keys.
Setting Machine name Set a machine name (machine No.) for recognizing each machine when plural machines are connected through USB2.0 interface. 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [MACHINE NAME] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select the machine name (01 - 99) by pressing the keys. 7 Press the 8 Press the 3-42 key in the local key. key. key. key several times to end.
Machine settings Setting Key buzzer Set a buzzer sound of the time when a key is pressed. 2 Select [MACHINE SETUP 2] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [KEY BUZZER] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Select ON/OFF by pressing the keys. 7 Press the 8 Press the key in the local key. key. key. F U N C T I ON SE TUP < ENT > F UNC T I ON MACH I NE S E T UP 2 < EN T > MACH I NE S E T UP 2 CON F I RM .
Extension of Ink Expiry Month Ink expiry month can be extended for six months from the expired month. When used without extension, ink becomes unusable after two months of the expiry month. Extension of Ink Expiry Month The following setting or confirmation screen appears when the power of this machine is turned on, or when expired ink cartridge is set. • An ink cartridge that is once set [YES] for extension cannot be changed the setting.
Extension of Ink Expiry Month When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set When a cartridge extended the expiry month is set and the power is turned on, or when a cartridge extended the expiry month is set to this machine, the following screen appears. EXP I RED I NK I N USE PRESS [ ENT ] alternately displayed Press the key NO T R E COMME ND E D ! ! PRESS [ ENT ] • To check expired ink, press the key while displaying the screens above alternately.
Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path For the ink supply, condition of the ink cartridge to be used first by the double-cartridge automatic switching function can be selected. This setting is only available for 4-color set. • When expired ink cartridge is set, the expired cartridge is used first regardless of the setting below. • When the optional bulk ink system (MBIS) is used and the MBIS is set in both slots, the setting below is effective.
Switch Setting of Ink Supply Path When both ink cartridge and MBIS are used When both an ink cartridge and the optional bulk ink system (MBIS) are set in the supply paths of the same color for 4-color ink set, you can select the ink to be used first. • Usually, when both an ink cartridge and the bulk ink system (MBIS) are set in the supply path of the same color, the ink in the bulk ink system (MBIS) is used first. • This setting is only available for 4-color set.
Confirming machine information The machine information of the machine is confirmable. Confirmable items of the machine information are as follows. Item Description ERROR HISTORY Displays the history of errors and warnings. Using the or key, the errors and warnings can be displayed one by one in the order of occurrence. MAINTE. HISTORY Displays the records of the date and time when maintenance functions were used.
Confirming machine information For the information displayed This section describes the way to read the information displayed. ERROR HISTORY Displaying the occur- ERROR H I STORY rence date [ 01 ] 12 . 10 . 10 Displaying the contents of error 12 : 15 * * * * * ERROR 0 9 * * * * * HDC ERROR PRT.modeHISTORY Displaying the resolu- [ 0 1 ] 7 2 0 x 1 0 8 0 . 12 tion, the length Bd . Vd . x 1 . 1 L : 1 2 . 3 4m printed or the like. Displaying the date printed MAINTE. HISTORY Displaying the con[ 01 ] 12 .
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CHAPTER 4 Routine Maintenance This section describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the procedures of ink replacing, cleaning or the like. Maintaining...................................... 4-2 Preventing nozzle clogging while Precautions in cleaning ...................... 4-2 power-off ....................................... 4-25 Notes on cleaning solution ................. 4-2 Cleaning exterior surfaces ................. 4-3 Cleaning the platen ........................
Maintaining Be sure to perform maintenance of the machine periodically or whenever necessary so that the machine can be used with its inherent accuracy for a long time. Precautions in cleaning Pay attentions to the following items when the machine is maintained. • When using the cleaning solution, be sure to wear the supplied protective glasses. • The ink contains an organic solvent. When performing cleaning, be sure to wear gloves so that no ink will come in contact with your skin.
Maintaining Cleaning exterior surfaces If exterior surfaces of the machine is stained, dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze it and wipe the surfaces with the cloth. Cleaning the platen On the platen, it is easy to become dirt due to lint, paper dust or the like caused by cutting medias. For a conspicuous stain, wipe it off with a soft-hair brush, a dry cloth, a paper towel or the like.
Maintaining Cleaning the media sensor A media sensor is located at the platen on the backside. It may cause misdetection of media when dust or the like is accumulated on the sensor. Using a cotton swab, clean the surface of the sensor of dust and dirt. When cleaning the sensor on the lower surface of the head is cleaned, move the carriage to the left end by the operations of step 1 of P.4-16 "Cleaning the heads and their surrounding parts", and then clean it.
Maintaining Capping station Maintain Ink cap, Wiper or the like, which are located in the capping station. [ST.MAINTENANCE] The ink cap and wiper function respectively as follows. • Wiper : Wiping ink sticking to the head nozzle off. • Ink cap : Preventing the head nozzle from clogging due to drying. As the machine is used, the wiper and ink caps gradually become stained with ink and dust. Clean it with the cleaning solution and a cotton swab unless nozzle missing is cleared even after the head cleaning.
4 Wiper Clean the wiper and bracket. • Wipe ink sticking to the wiper and the bracket off with a clean stick dipped in the cleaning solution. Bracket 5 Clean the wiper slider. • Wipe ink sticking to the wiper slider off with a clean stick dipped in the cleaning solution. Wiper slider 6 Set the wiper at the original position. 7 Clean the cap rubber and wiper cover. Projection • Insert the wiper by holding both ends of the wiper.
Maintaining Capping station Replacing the wiper The wiper is consumable.When the display indicates that it is necessary to replace the wiper, immediately replace the wiper with a new one. Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off. < L OC A L . 1 > [ #01 ] R e p l a c e a W I P E R < MN T > • The wiper to be newly installed is available as an option. Order it from your dealer or a sales office of MIMAKI.
Prior to Pump tube washing Prior to washing of the pump tube, it is required that the cleaning solution has been filled within the tube. • When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink tank, and then operate it, referring to P.4-42 "If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed" according to the situation. Co n f i r m a wa s t e t a n k Co n t i n u e< >Ex c h an g e Co n f i r m a wa s t e t a n k Ex change : en t Filling Cleaning solution 1 Select [HD.
Maintaining Capping station Discharging Cleaning solution Perform the following operations to discharge the cleaning solution within the tube. 1 Select [HD.MAINTENANCE] of the maintenance menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode. Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the Select [HD.MAINTENANCE] by pressing the Press the key. 2 Select [MaintWashLiquid] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Select [DISCHARGE] by pressing the keys. 5 Press the 6 Remove the cartridge. 7 Press the key.
Washing of Head nozzle Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent them being clogged with coagulated ink. Make sure the followings in advance. Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed ? • The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed in washing. At this time, washing is unable to operate if the ink end or near-end is detected. • Replace it with a cartridge undetected for the ink end or the like. 1 Press the mode. 2 Select [NOZZLE WASH] by pressing the keys.
Maintaining Capping station 6 Press the key then fill the cap with the cleaning solution. • The cleaning solution is applied by drops when the is pressed. • When the is pressed again, drops stop. • Repeat the drops several times to fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before the solution overflows from the cap. 7 Close the front cover then press the key. 8 Set the duration for leaving the cleaning solution by pressing the keys. S T . MA I N T E N A N C E L E A V I NG T I ME : 1m i n S T .
Cleaning the ink discharge passage (PUMP TUBE WASH) Perform washing of the ink discharge passage (the pump tube) periodically to prevent ink from clogging due to the coagulation of ink within the ink discharge passage. • When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink tank, and then operate it, referring to P.4-42 "If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed" according to the situation.
Maintaining Capping station 6 Close the front cover and press the key. • It returns to the local mode after the idle absorbing is performed for 30 seconds. * Be i ng I n i t i a l i z ed * P L E A S E WA I T < L OC A L . 1 > • Perform the followings unless the cleaning solution has been filled in the machine. (1) Perform the operations until the step 4. (2) Fill the cap with the cleaning solution by using a syringe. (3) Perform the operations from the step 6.
When not using for a long term (CUSTODY WASH) When the operation of the machine is to be suspended for a week or more, use the [CUSTODY WASH] function to clean the nozzles in the heads and the ink discharge passage. After the cleaning, store the machine properly. Check the followings in advance. Is [NEAR END] or [NEAR END] displayed ? • The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed in washing. At this time, washing is unable to operate if the ink end or near-end is detected.
Maintaining Capping station 5 Press the 6 Press the key to fill the cap with the cleaning solution. key. F i l l t he l i qu i d COMP L E T E D ( N E X T ) : en t S T . MA I N T E N A N C E L E A V I NG T I ME : 1m i n S T . MA I N T E N A N C E L E A V I NG T I ME : 2m i n • The cleaning solution is applied by drops when the is pressed. • When the is pressed again, drops stop.
Cleaning heads and surroundings parts Take great care, especially during cleaning, not to damage the heads, which employ very precise mechanisms. Using a clean stuck, rub off the gelatinous ink that may be adhering to the lower part of the slider and surrounding parts of the heads. In doing so, never rub the nozzle part of the heads. Tools required for cleaning • Clean stick • Gloves • Goggles • Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves for works when cleaning is performed.
Cleaning heads and surroundings parts 4 Press the ing. 5 Close the maintenance cover then press the key. key after the clean- • It returns to the local mode after the initial operation. Cl ose a cove r ( COVER OPEN ) PRESS KEY * Be i n g I n i t i a l i z e d * P L EASE WA I T • When SS21 ink is used, the ink sticks around the wiper easily. Clean the wiper and surroundings about twice in a week (it varies, depending on frequency of use of machine.
When Nozzle clogged after cleaning When the nozzle clogging is not improved even after the head cleaning( washing ( P.4-10), execute two functions as follows. P.2-24) or the head nozzle FILL UP INK • Supplies ink to correct nozzle clogging. DISCHARGE&WASH • Washes the heads, dampers and ink tubes cleaning solution cartridge (option). ( P.4-19) Filling up ink 1 2 Select [HD.MAINTENANCE] of the maintenance menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode.
When Nozzle clogged after cleaning DISCHARGE & WASH Discharge ink from the heads, dampers and ink tubes, and then wash them. • To use this function, the dedicated cleaning solution ( P.4-2"Notes on cleaning solution") is required. In addition, before performing the work, check whether ink to be filled again remains or not. • When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink tank, and then operate it, referring to P.
6 Remove the cleaning solution cartridge. • The ink left in the head or tube is discharged to the waste ink tank. • The right display on the right is displayed after discharging. 7 Set the cleaning solution cartridge to the ink station. • Absorbing of the cleaning solution is started. • The display on the right is displayed after absorbing. 8 Remove the cleaning solution cartridge. • The ink left in the head or tube is discharged to the waste ink tank.
When Nozzle clogged after cleaning Initial ink fill up Perform the initial fill of ink by the following operations after [DISCHARGE & WASH]. 1 Turn the power of the machine on. B OO T • When the power is turned on, the firmware version is displayed following [BOOT]. JV33 - 160 V* . * * P l e a s e Wa i t 2 Select the ink type to be filled by pressing the keys. I NK T YPE ES 3 S o l • To check the state of the cartridge, press the key. ( P.
When Nozzle clogged after cleaning 5 Set an ink cartridge to the ink station. S e t : ES3 - 4 c o l o r - - C - Y - KK • When the ink cartridge is set, filling is automatically started. I nk F I L L I NG U P NOW . 00 : 00 • Upon the ink station, the inserting location is allocated for each ink color. Set the ink cartridge according to the cartridge label under the ink station.
If the Positions of Dots Shift... When the thickness of the media, the height of the head, or the type of the ink used is changed, follow the steps below and adjust the ink drop position for Bi-directional (Bi) printing to print properly. Example of Pattern printing Output direction The dots at the fourth position counted from the zero position in the positive direction form a straight line. In this case, the dot position correction value is 4.0. 1 Set a media, and then set the printing origin.
If the Positions of Dots Shift... 6 As the same as the step 4, correct the dot position of the from pattern 2 then press the key. 7 Press the 4-24 key several times to end.
Preventing nozzle clogging while power-off Even while the power switch is off, the machine starts periodically and executes various functions to prevent nozzle clogging. [SLEEP SETUP] includes the following functions. Function name Descriptions REFRESH Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically. PUMP TUBE WASH Set the interval at which cleaning of the pump tubes is to be performed periodically.
Setting tube washing interval in Sleep mode Set the interval at which cleaning of the caps and pump tubes is to be performed using the cleaning solution during sleep mode. 1 Select [SLEEP SETUP] of the maintenance menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode. Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the Select [SLEEP SETUP] by pressing the Press the key. 2 Select [PUMP TUBE WASH] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Set the tube washing interval by pressing the keys. keys then press the keys.
Preventing nozzle clogging while power-off Setting cleaning interval in Sleep mode This function is to be executed instead of TUBE WASH after the cleaning solution has been used up. Set the cleaning type and the interval at which cleaning operation is to be performed during sleep mode. 1 Select [SLEEP SETUP] of the maintenance menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode. Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the Select [SLEEP SETUP] by pressing the Press the key.
Setting Routine operations Troubles such as ink clogging or the like are preventable by performing each periodical operation in the condition of the power ON. (Initial setting) The [ROUTINE SETUP] function is available for the following items : Function name Descriptions ROUTINE WIPING While printing, the nozzle surface is wiped with a certain interval to remove dew drops. It is possible to set [SCAN COUNT] and [TEMP difference].
Setting Routine operations 4 Press the 5 Set the number of scans by pressing the keys. key. ROU T I N E W I P I NG S C A N COU N T = 50 ROU T I N E W I P I NG S C A N COU N T = 40 • Set value : 0 to 9990 times • When the heater is set at high temperature (around 50 °C) or the ink amount is plenty due to Double printing or the like, make 30 - 50 times is a standard. 6 Press the 7 Press the 8 Press the 9 Set the temperature difference by pressing the keys. key. keys.
Setting Refreshing interval in Standby mode Set the interval at which refreshing operation is to be performed periodically. 1 Select [ROUTINE SETUP] of the maintenance menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode. Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the Select [ROUTINE SETUP] by pressing the Press the key. 2 Select [REFRESH] by pressing the keys. 3 Press the 4 Set the refreshing interval by pressing the keys. keys then press the keys. key. ROU T I N E S E T U P RE FRESH key.
Setting Routine operations Setting Pump tube washing interval in Standby mode Perform the pump tube washing periodically to prevent ink from clogging due to the coagulation of ink, which occurs within the tube. • This function is operable only under the condition that the machine is left in the following displays. < L OC A L . 1 > [ #01 ] * R EMO T E . 1 * LOCAL mode 1 [ #01 ] 0 . 0 0m REMOTE mode Select [ROUTINE SETUP] of the maintenance menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode.
Setting Cleaning interval in Standby mode This function is to be executed instead of TUBE WASH after the cleaning solution has been used up. Set the cleaning type and the intervals at which cleaning operation is to be performed. • This function does not operate when the error message relating to ink, such as [NEAR END] or [INK END], is displayed. • While this function is being executed, the display indicates the progress of head cleaning and no key operation is available.(P.
Setting Routine operations 8 Press the key several times to end.
Other maintenance functions Changing the warning time of wiper replacement The wiper is consumable. The heads are easily soiled in a dusty environment. The heads cannot be cleaned adequately with a curled or worn wiper. Setting the wiper level so that a warning for the wiper replacement period is indicated earlier than the standard depending on the operating environment. Normal wiper Deformed wiper 10/10 Displays the wiper replacement warning when wiping has been performed the standard number of times.
Other maintenance functions Setting the media remaining display Set the media remaining amount display. When the media remaining amount display is turned to "ON" The media remaining amount is displayed in the remote mode. (The print length is displayed when a leaf media is used.) When the media remaining amount display is turned to "OFF" The media remaining amount is not displayed in the remote mode. • The media feed during printing or with any of the JOG keys is reflected on media remaining amount.
Print the media remaining amount You can print the current media remaining amount. • Set [MEDIA RESIDUAL] to “ON”. ( P.4-35) • When changing the media, it is recommended to print the remaining amount to the currently used media. If you print the media remaining amount in advance, for using the changed media, you can enter the correct value in the screen for entering media remaining amount after detecting the media ( P.2-12). 1 In the local mode, press the keys. OR I G I N S E T U P 0.
Other maintenance functions White Ink Maintenance Function If SS21 white ink is left unused for a while, the color may become uneven by clogging of the nozzle or settling of pigment. If the color does not improved by the head cleaning ( P.2-24), use this maintenance function. (This function is valid when the firmware Ver.4.10 or later is installed and SS21 white ink is filled.) White ink maintenance function has three levels of maintenance. Select the maintenance level depending on the condition.
5 Slowly shake the removed white ink cartridge more than twenty times right and left. • To prevent ink from leaking when you shake the cartridge, wear gloves and firmly cover the A part of the upper surface of the cartridge and the B part of the bottom surface of the cartridge with paper towels. Then, shake it more than twenty times right and left so that ink flows inside the cartridge. • If you shake it too strong, the pack inside may be damaged and it may cause ink leakage.
Other maintenance functions To use sublimation transfer ink with more stable quality When you print with sublimation transfer ink after you have left this machine, color may change due to color material settling. By shaking the ink cartridge or performing ink filling periodically, the status will be improved. (Before performing ink filling, it is necessary to shake the ink cartridge.) In the firmware version 5.
How to shake the ink cartridge To prevent ink from leaking when you shake the cartridge, wear gloves and firmly cover the A part of the upper surface of the cartridge and the B part of the bottom surface of the cartridge with paper towels. Then, shake it more than twenty times right and left so that ink flows inside the cartridge. • If you shake it too strong, the pack inside may be damaged and it may cause ink leakage. Therefore, perform this carefully.
Other maintenance functions 3 Press the 4 Press the ation time. key. key to set the oper- ROU T I N E S E T U P S u b - I N K WA R N I NG = 7 2 h ROU T I N E S E T U P S u b - I N K WA R N I NG = 8 4 h • Set value : OFF (disabled) or 12 to 120 hours 5 Press the 6 Press the key. ROU T I N E S E T U P S u b - I N K WA R N I NG < e n t > key several times to end the setting.
If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed Waste ink which was used for cleaning the heads and other parts, gathers in the waste ink tank. Upon the machine, the ink discharging amount is counted by accumulated counting then a message for suggesting the check is displayed when it reaches a certain amount.
Other maintenance functions Check message in Local mode The right message is displayed. 1 < L OC A L . 1 > Ch e c k wa s t e [ #01 ] i n k < MN T > Check the waste ink tank, and then replace the waste ink tank ( P.4-44) if required. When waste ink tank check message is not needed The waste ink tank check message can be set not to be displayed. 1 Select [Waste Ink Warning] of the machine setup menu. (1) (2) (3) (4) Press the key in the local mode.
Replacing waste ink tank When the right message is displayed, check the waste ink tank immediately, and then replace it according to the condition. 1 < L OC A L . 1 > Ch e c k wa s t e Remove the waste ink tank guard. [ #01 ] i n k < MN T > Lift then pull it frontward. (1) Lift the waste ink tank guard then release a lock. (2) Open the waste ink tank guard frontward. Waste ink tank guard 2 Pull it frontward to remove by holding the waste ink tank handle. • Put a cap on the waste ink tank removed.
Other maintenance functions 4 Close the waste ink tank guard. • Hook the waste ink tank guard in a hole of the machine then lock it. Hole 5 Hook Select [Ink Tank Exchange] of the maintenance menu. (1) Press the key in the local mode. (2) Select [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the (3) Select [Ink Tank Exchange] by pressing the 6 Press the 7 Press the keys then press the keys. key. • The ink discharging amount that is controlled by the machine is reset and the message is cancelled. key.
Other maintenance functions Changing the ink Ink type or the color used can be changed. • To change the ink set such as changing from “4-color model“ to “6-color model”” or “8-color model”, the machine must be worked by our service engineer. Contact our service office or the distributor in your region. Change the ink type Change the ink color To change the ink type used such as changing from ES3 ink to SS21 ink, work as follows.
Replacing the cutter blade The cutter blade is consumable. When the cutter blade gets dull, replace it with a new one (SPA-0107). • The blade is sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself or anyone else. • Keep the cutter blades away from the reach of children. Be sure to dispose of the worn-out cutter blades according to the applicable national and local laws and regulations. • When replacing the cutter blade, it is recommended to place a sheet of paper under the cutter blade.
Replacing the cutter blade 4 Close the front cover. 5 Press the 4-48 key. • The machine returns to LOCAL mode.
CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting This section describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trouble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD. Troubleshooting .......................................................... 5-2 Power does not turn on ......................................................5-2 The machine does not start printing ..................................5-2 Media get jammed / media is soiled ..................................
Troubleshooting Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure. If still the problem is not solved after troubleshooting, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Power does not turn on In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or computer. Check that the power cable is connected properly.
Troubleshooting Media get jammed / media is soiled Media jamming or stained media is considered to be due to the use of an unsuitable media or improper setting of media. Is a recommended media used ? Is the media not curled or bent ends ? No No Use recommended media. Avoid using any media with curls or bent ends. Yes Is the media hanging down along the platen ? No Use a take-up device or re-load the media on the machine. (Except Type B) ( P.2-6 , P.
Image quality is poor This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory. Take remedy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI. Phenomenon Measures White lines / blur / dark stripes (in the direction of travel of the heads) (1) Execute the head cleaning. ( P.2-24) (2) Perform maintenance of the inside of the station. ( P.4-5) (3) Execute the [MEDIA COMP.] function. ( P.
Troubleshooting Ink cartridge warning appears If an ink cartridge trouble is detected, a warning message appears and none of printing, cleaning and all the other operations that use ink is available. In this case, replace the ink cartridge in question immediately. • Once cartridge trouble is displayed, do not leave the ink cartridge without replacing it for a long time; otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle clogging prevention function.
Warning / Error Messages If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message. Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error. Warning messages Message Cl ose * * a cover . NO ME D I A * * ! E X C H A NG E B A T T E R Y < L OC A L . 1 > [ #01 ] R e p l a c e a W I P E R < MN T > < L OC A L . 1 > ! D o T E S T D R AW PRE BREAK PRE T H E RM PRT * * °C PRT * * °C < L OC A L .
Warning / Error Messages Message Cause Solution Pull out the inserted cartridge and insert it again. If the message will be displayed again, contact a distributor in your district or our office to call for service. There is a problem with installed ink cartridges. (In the case of overlapping with other warnings, the display turns to "< LOCAL.1> !CAR/WASH" and [#**] is erased. ) Check the content of the warning details in the guidance function.
Message Cause Solution E x p i r a t i o n : 2 MON T H - - - - - - - - The expiration date of an ink cartridge has passed (two months have passed after the specified expiration date). Replace the cartridge generating the warning with a new one. I N K R EMA I N Z E RO - - - - - - - - Remaining amount of ink in an ink cartridge is zero. Replace the cartridge generating the warning with a new one. C h e c k t h e " W" n o z z l e cond i t i on .
Warning / Error Messages Error messages When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below. If the same error message appears again, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service. Message Cause * * * * * E R ROR 0 1 * * * * * MA I N ROM An error occurred in the circuit board system. (ROM) * * * * * E R ROR 0 2 * * * * * MA I N R AM An error occurred in the circuit board system. (RAM) * * * * * An error occurred in the circuit board system.
Message Cause Solution * * * * * E R ROR 1 1 * * * * * P A R AME T E R E R ROR Any parameter outside the range of acceptable numeric values was received. Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while. If the same error message appears again, contact your local distributor to call for service. * * * * * E R ROR 1 6 * * * * * MR L COMMA N D The received data does not follow the command system set by the machine.
Warning / Error Messages Message * * * * * E R ROR 4 6 WI PER * * * * * * * * * * E R ROR 5 0 * * * * * ME D I A W I D T H S E N S OR * * * * * E R ROR 5 0 * * * * * ME D I A S E T P O S I T I ON L * * * * * E R ROR 5 0 * * * * * ME D I A S E T P O S I T I ON R * * * * * E R ROR 5 1 Y - OR I G I N * * * * * Cause Solution An error occurred in the wiper control. Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
Warning / Error Messages Message Cause * * * * E R ROR 2 1 1 * * * * H e a d WA RM . T EMP . ( - - - - ) An abnormal temperature of the head heater was detected. * * * * E R ROR 2 1 1 * * * * H e a d WA RM . B R E A K ( - - - - ) The head heater is disconnected. * * * * E R ROR 2 1 1 * * * * H e a d WA RM . T H E RM ( - - - - ) Trouble has occurred with the thermistor of the head heater. * * * * E R ROR 2 5 0 * * * * Y COOR D I N A T E S An error was detected during scanning operation.
CHAPTER 6 Appendix This section attaches a list of the specifications and a list of the functions of this printer. Machine specifications ............................................... Ink specifications ........................................................ Sheet for inquiry .......................................................... Warning labels ............................................................. Function Flowchart .....................................................
Machine specifications Item Print head JV33-160 Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads Specification 1 head Drawing mode (scan x feed) Dedicated solvent ink. Usable inks JV33-130 Method Dedicated aqueous ink.
Machine specifications Item Roll Media size Leaf media size Maximum 1371mm Minimum 210mm Thickness 1.0 mm or less Roll outside diameter 180mm or less Roll weight *1 25kg or less JV33-160 1620mm Roll inside diameter 3 or 2 inches Printing surface Side facing outward Roll end treatment The roll end is gently fixed to the core with weak-adhesive tape or weak glue for easy removal. Maximum 1371mm Minimum 210mm Leaf media Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default) Front : 40.
Ink specifications Item Supply Color When solvent ink is used When aqueous-color ink is used Dedicated solvent ink cartridges Dedicated aqueous pigment ink cartridge Dedicated sublimation dye ink cartridge Eco-PA1 ink Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Light cyan ink cartridge Light magenta ink cartridge White ink cartridge *1 Silver ink cartridge *2 Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge (Blue ink cartridge*3) Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge
Sheet for inquiry Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine. Fill in the following necessary items, and then fax the sheet to our sales office. Company name Person in charge Telephone number machine model Operating OS Machine information *1 Error message Contents of inquiry Appendix 6 *1. Refer to "Confirming Machine information" of "Convenient using" then fill in necessary information. ( P.
Warning labels Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels. If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office.
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Function Flowchart < L OCA L . 1 > [ #01 ] w i d t h : * * * * mm OR I G I N S E T UP 0.0 - - - - OR I G I N S E T UP * * OR I G I N * * MED I A CU T < EN T > End including origin setup PRE 35 °C PR T 40 °C POS T 50 °C T E S T DRAW ( SCAN D I R . ) T E S T DRAW ( F E ED D I R .
Function Flowchart MED I A RE S I DUA L DRAW < ENT > Only when [MEDIA RESIDUAL] is “ON” Co l o r M-C - I NK o f I NK - - -K E x p i r a t i o n : 2 MON T H M-C - - - - K I NK NE AR END M-C - - - - K WRONG I NK I C M- C - - - - K WRONG CAR T R I DGE M- C - - - - K I NK REMA I N Z ERO M- C - - - - K E x p i r a t i o n : 1 MON T H M- C - - - - K Appendix NON - OR I G I NA L M-C - - - - K K i n d o f I NK M- C - - - - K NO CAR T R I DGE M- C - - - - K 6 I NK END M- C - - - - K Exp i r a t i on M- C
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Function Flowchart To P.6-12 To P.6-18 To P.6-24 To P.6-25 To P.
SETUP S E T UP S E L EC T : TYPE . 1 TYPE.2 TYPE.3 TYPE.4 [1] MED I A COMP . [ 1 ] MED I A COMP .
Function Flowchart End the [ 1 ] MED I A COMP .
From P6-12 From P6-12 [ 1 ] P R I N T MODE Wh i t e L a y P r t When SS21 (6+ white) ink is filled [1] I NK L A Y ERS [ 1 ] I NK L A Y E RS S E T UP :1 1~9 [1] DRY I NG T I ME SCAN 0 . 0s : D r a w .
Function Flowchart [ 1 ] Wh i t e L a y P r t SE L .
From P6-14 [1] PR I OR I T Y When INDIVIDUALLY is selected [ 1 ] P R I OR I T Y S E T UP : I ND I V I DUA L L Y INDIVIDUALLY / ALL HOST / ALL PANEL Select ON [1] AU TO C L E AN I NG [ 1 ] A U TO C L E AN I NG S E T UP : ON ON / OFF Select ON [1] P r i n t . C L E AN I NG < e n t > [ 1 ] P r i n t .
Function Flowchart [ 1 ] PR I OR I T Y ME D I A COMP .
MAINTENANCE MA I N T ENANCE S T . MA I N T ENA NCE < e n t > MA I N T ENANCE CR . MA I N T ENA NCE < e n t > To P6-20 6-18 S T . MA I N T ENANCE CARR I AGE OU T S T . MA I N T ENA NCE COMP L E T ED : en t S T . MA I N T ENANCE W I P ER E XCHANGE < e n t > S T . MA I N T ENA NCE COMP L E T ED : en t S T . MA I N T ENANCE NOZ Z L E WA SH W I P E R C L E AN I NG COMP L E T ED ( NE X T ) : en t S T . MA I N T ENANCE PUMP T UB E WA SH < e n t > S T .
Function Flowchart Cl ose a cove r Close a cover Cl ose a cove r Close a cover F i l l t he l i qu i d COMP L E T ED ( NE X T ) : en t S T . MA I N T ENANCE L E A V I NG T I ME RESTART RESTART Cl ose a cove r : 1m i n Close a cover RESTART Close a cover Cl ose a cove r F i l l t he l i qu i d COMP L E T ED ( NE X T ) : en t S T .
From P6-18 MA I N T ENANCE HD . MA I N T ENA NCE < e n t > HD . MA I N T ENANCE F I L L UP I NK F I L L I NG UP NOW . 00 : 00 HD . MA I N T ENANCE D I SCHARGE &WA SH < e n t > R e mo v e : I n k C a r t r i d g e s MMCC Y Y K K HD .
Function Flowchart * D I SCHARGE * 00 : 00 R e mo v e : C a r t r i d g e s 1234 5678 * A B SORP T I ON * 00 : 00 S E L EC T : END < S e t : Wa s h i n g C a r t r i d g e 1234 5678 * D I S CHARGE * 00 : 00 * A B SORP T I ON * 00 : 00 S e t : Wa s h i n g C a r t r i d g e 1234 5678 R e mo v e : C a r t r i d g e s 1234 5678 * D I SCHARGE * 00 : 00 > R e - Wa s h Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d CAR T R I DGE : n o n e Ma i n t Wa s h L i q u i d F I L L I NG UP S T AR T : e n t Ma i n t Wa s h L i
From P6-20 MA I N T ENANCE ROU T I NE S E T UP ROU T I NE S E T UP ROU T I NE W I P I NG < e n t > ROU T I NE W I P I NG SCAN COUN T ROU T I NE W I P I NG T EMP .
Function Flowchart ROU T I NE W I P I NG SCAN COUN T = 50 ROU T I NE W I P I NG T EMP . D i f f e r e n c e = 2 0 ° C Settable except for OFF ROU T I NE S E T UP C L E AN . T Y P E : NORMA L NORMAL / SOFT / HARD L v . 1 > C L E AN I NG 02 : 00 L v . 2 > NO Z Z L E WA SH 03 : 00 L v . 2 > F I L L I NG UP 00 : 30 L v . 2 > C L E AN I NG 02 : 00 L v . 3 > NO Z Z L E WA SH 03 : 00 REMOV E : I NK CAR T R I DGE _ W_ W_ _ _ _ L v . 3 > D I SCHARGE 01 : 30 S E T : I NK CAR T R I DGE _ W_ W_ _ _ _ L v .
MACHINE SETUP MACH I NE S E T UP DEODOR I Z E F AN DEODOR I Z E F AN S TOP T I ME DEODOR I Z E F AN S TOP T I ME : 1 2 0M i n 0 ~ 240 min DEODOR I Z E F AN RENEW DEODOR I Z E F AN RENEW : ON ON / OFF MACH I NE S E T UP DRYNE S S F E E D DRYNE S S F E ED S E T UP : ON ON / OFF MACH I NE S E T UP S T AMP S E T UP S T AMP S E T UP S T AMP : ON ON / OFF MACH I NE S E T UP Wa s t e I n k Wa r n i n g < e n t > Wa s t e I n k Wa r n i n g S E T UP : ON
Function Flowchart MACHINE SETUP2 Only when CONFIRM.FEED is set ON MACH I NE S E T UP 2 CON F I RM . F E E D CON F I RM . F E ED F E ED : ON CON F I RM . F E ED B ACK F E ED ON / OFF MACH I NE S E T UP 2 T I ME S E T MACH I NE S E T UP 2 UN I T S E T UP T I ME S E T 2007 . 10 . 05 T EMP . °C 15 : 30 : 00 : : : ON ON / OFF T I ME S E T 2007 . 10 .
Function Flowchart INFOMATION I N FOMA T I ON ERROR H I S TORY ERROR H I S TORY [ 01 ] 12 . 09 . 29 I N FOMA T I ON MA I N T E . H I S T RY [ 01 ] 12 . 09 . 29 CARR I AGE OU T 08 : 18 08 : 18 I N FOMA T I ON PR I N Tmo d e H I S T . < e n t > [ 01 ] 720x1080 . 12 Bd . Vd . x 1 . 1L : 1 2 . 3 4m I N FOMA T I ON L I ST L I ST * * PR I N T I NG * * This function is available for the firmware Ver.4.60 and later.
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