COLOR INKJET PRINTER JV5-320S OPTION DOUBLE SIDED PRINTING OPERATION MANUAL MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan Phone : +81-3-5420-8671 Fax : +81-3-5420-8687 URL : http://www.mimaki.co.
Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet printer, JV5-320S with double sided printing function. With this optional function of JV5-320S, double sided printing with solvent ink (4-color and 6-color) is available.
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.
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for Protection Of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75 National Devision. FCC Statement (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION FCC Statement (USA)........................................................................................ ii Interference to televisions and radios ......................................................... ii About media................................................................................................ ii CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories .............................................................................1-2 Features....................
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CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions This chapter describes the precautions to be taken for safe use of this unit. Checking the accessories ......................................................1-2 Features .................................................................................1-3 Part names and functions ......................................................1-4 Symbols .................................................................................1-5 Warning for Use ..................................
1 Safety Precautions Checking the accessories The following items are supplied with this unit as accessories. Check them for correct quantities and appearance. If you find any problems, please contact your distributor. Media Guide Rail small (1) LED light unit ASSY for double sided printing Screw: P3x10SMW (1) (1 each for the left and right) 1-2 On JV5-320S-OP model, it is attached in advance.
Features Features The feature of double sided printing is described below. Understanding them together with the operating instructions given in this manual will help you print properly. Printing on both faces of transparent media Once LED light unit is installed, the printer can print on both faces of transparent media for electric spectaculars. Start double sided printing from Raster Link Pro III, the software provided with JV5-320S.
1 Safety Precautions Part names and functions This page shows the parts for double sided printing. 2. Sensor for double sided printing (on the back of the platen) 1. LED light unit Name 1-4 Function 1 LED Light Unit Illuminates the light from the back of media to check the print position of the front and the back side. 2 DoubleSide sensor Reads the printed mark on the front to align the print position of the front and the back side.
Symbols Symbols Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the printer. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text. Icon Meaning Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol will pose an imminent danger of death or serious injury to personnel. Be sure to read and observe the instructions for proper operation.
1 Safety Precautions Notes on Location Do not locate the printer in any of the places listed below. A place exposed to direct sunlight A place where temperature or humidity varies significantly A place exposed to direct air flow from an air conditioner or the like.
Warning for Use Warning for Use WARNING Be sure to install a ventilator, if necessary, to ensure good ventilation in the room where the printer is to be operated. Be sure to use the printer with the power supply meeting the specifications. The power supply voltage of this printer is single phase 200-240 Vac, 30 A or less. (It cannot be used with 100 V system) Take care not to damage, break or work upon the power cable.
1 Safety Precautions Precautions in Use CAUTION Power supply Do not turn OFF the main power switch on the side face. 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 printer 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.
Warning for Use CAUTIONS and NOTES CAUTIONS and NOTES Handling of ink cartridges Use the JV5 genuine ink. Remember that the user shall be charged for a repair to correct any damage resulting from the use of ink other than the exclusive type. The printer does not operate with any ink other than the JV5 genuine ink. Do not use the JV5 genuine ink with other printers, as doing so may cause damage to such printers. Never refill the ink cartridge with ink.
1 Safety Precautions CAUTIONS and NOTES Notes on maintenance It is strongly recommended to use the printer in a room that is not dusty. Set the Refresh level 2 or 3 when the printer is to be used in an unfavorable environment. (Refer to the operation manual of JV5-320S main unit) Keep the front cover closed even when the printer 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.
Specifications Specifications Item Print head Method, Specifications Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads, 4-head model, 4-head staggered placement Head Ink Dedicated solvent ink. Media type Dedicated solvent ink 4 heads ES3 ink, HS ink, or Eco-HS1 ink Tarpaulin (without light shielding), FF Maximum printing width Roll Media size Tarpaulin, FF (Flexible Face), PVC 3290 mm Maximum width 3300 mm Minimum width 297 mm Minimum length 1500 mm Thickness 1.
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CHAPTER 2 How to print on double side This chapter describes the procedures and setting for double sided printing. Workflow of double sided printing ..........................................2-2 Printing area ...........................................................................2-3 Print image data .....................................................................
2 How to print on double side Workflow of double sided printing Print on double side with the following workflow. Print on front side p. 2-5 When printing on double side, print on front side first, not on back side. After printing on front side, the printer controls the stretch of media to print on back side. Dry the media well When front side is printed, dry the printed media well (Drying time is about 1 day as a guide). If printing on back side before drying well, the media may not be properly fed.
Printing area Printing area The following is the effective printing area for double sided printing with this unit. Data is printed on the effective area. In the area enclosed in dotted line, several lines are printed to align the printing position of the front and the back. When printing on double side, media stretch detection lines (50mm) and a mar- gin (20mm) are automatically added. Therefore, the printable width of data is the area less the sum of the width above (70mm).
2 How to print on double side Print start position For feed direction (X), it is positioned approximately 140 mm on the back from the cutting line. For scan direction (Y), it is positioned on 25 mm from the right corner of media. With double sided printing function, the position of scan direction (Y) cannot be changed. 25 mm (Y) cutting line approx.
Print image data Print image data For operations and setting before printing, see “Chapter 3 Printing” of JV5-320S Operation Manual. Before printing on roll media, check the media is not slack on the back of the printer. If bowed, rewind the roll media manually to take up the slack. With a slack, it may cause defective printing. Print on front side 1 Set media. For the setting procedure in detail, see JV5-320S Operation Manual. 2 Check the heater temperature.
2 How to print on double side 5 Set the print condition. 1. Select [Front side] in Double sided printing. 2. Click [OK]. With double sided printing function, paneling or tiling cannot be used. 1 2 6 Start printing. Right-click the image to print, select [RIP and Print] or others, and start printing. When printing on front side, the following settings are fixed.
Print image data 7 Check the print. The following lines are automatically printed with images on the front side. Line name Cutting line Misalignment check line for scan direction Set position check line Origin line for double sided printing Media stretch detection line Description When printing on back side, align this line printed on media with the cutting line of the printer (platen). Check misalignment of scan direction with this line.
2 How to print on double side 8 Cut several places of media along the cutting line. Along the printed cutting line, cut several places of media with a cutter. Do not cut the edge of the media. The edge may lift and rub the head. Media Cutting line Cut 9 Cut off the media. When using the front roll holder at printing on back side, cut off the media at a position of approximately 1200mm from the cutting line.
Print image data Print on back side Dry the media well. When front side is printed, dry the printed media well (Drying time is about 1 day as a guide). If printing on back side before drying well, the media may not be properly fed. When printing on back side, do not use the heavy-duty take-up device. If the heavy-duty take-up device is used, feeding direction is not correctly positioned. To take-up media during printing on back side, use the front roll holder. STEPS: 1 Activate back side printing.
2 How to print on double side 2 Set the number of ink layers. While printing on back side, the printer follows the setting below. The settings on [SETUP] function or on Raster Link Pro III are invalid. 1. Press [ ] [ ] key, select [INK LAYERS], then press [ENTER] key. DoubleSide Mode INK LAYERS 3. Press [ ] [ ] key, select the number of ink layers for printing on back side, then press [ENTER] key.
Print image data 4 Turn over the media and set on the printer. Be careful of followings. For the detail of usual media setting, see JV5-320S Operation Manual. Before printing on roll media, check the media is not slack on the back of the printer. If bowed, rewind the roll media manually to take up the slack. With a slack, it may cause defective printing. When using take-up device, check the front is parallel to the back with the following way, then set the media to the take-up device.
2 How to print on double side 5 Start Raster Link Pro III, and select an image to print. From the list, double-click the image that was printed on the front side. 6 Set the print condition. 1. Select [Back side] in Double sided printing. Image is automatically displayed inverted. 2. Click [OK].
Print image data 7 Start printing. Right-click the image to print, select [RIP and Print] or others, and start printing. When printing on back side, the following settings are fixed. Setting Right and left margin (in the effective print area) Color pattern Setting of crosswise origin by jog key Stamp Setting of media feed Pre-feed Fixed value 0 mm OFF invalid OFF Normal OFF Back side is printed by the following mode. (You can check this setting at [Print condition] of Raster Link Pro III.
2 How to print on double side 8 Adjust misalignment of scan direction on both sides. 1. When the printer receives the data for back side printing, it prints Misalignment check line for scan direction (See 2-7). 2. Check Misalignment check lines for scan direction on both sides are completely overlap. If misaligned, press [ ] [ ] key and adjust the position. Decrease the number to adjust the back side printing position to the right, and increase the number to adjust to the left.
CHAPTER 3 In Case of Trouble This chapter describes the actions to be taken when the printer develops any trouble. Error messages and solutions ...............................................
3 In Case of Trouble Error messages and solutions Error messages and solutions for printing on both sides are as follows. Error message 3-2 Occurrence time Causes and solutions ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 11 ∗∗∗∗∗ PARAMETER ERROR Occurs when printing on back side with a wrong setting or data. ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 217 ∗∗∗∗∗ DBL-SIDE ORG. MARK Occurs when double side printing ori- Set media so that the origin passes on the sensor for double sided printgin cannot be detected. ing. ∗∗∗∗∗ ERROR 10 ∗∗∗∗∗ CMD (DBL.
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