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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................... 6
For safe use.................................................................................... 8
Symbols ................................................................................................ 8
Usage Warnings and Precautions ........................................................ 9
Cautions on Installation ...................................................................... 15
Warning Labels............................................................................. 16

Chapter 1 Before Use

1.1 Usage Restrictions.................................................................. 22
Usage Restrictions.............................................................................. 22
User Restrictions ................................................................................ 22
Area Restrictions ................................................................................ 22
1.2 Installing this Machine ............................................................ 23
Installation Environment ..................................................................... 23
Where to Install This Machine ............................................................ 23
Fixing This Machine............................................................................ 24
Moving This Machine.......................................................................... 24
1.3 Avoid These While Operating the Printer ............................... 25
1.4 Names of Parts and Functions ............................................... 29
Front Side of this Machine .................................................................. 29
Rear Side and Right Side of this Machine .......................................... 30
Operation Panel.................................................................................. 31
Carriage .............................................................................................. 32
Capping Station .................................................................................. 32
Stop Switch......................................................................................... 33
1.5 Connecting the Cables ........................................................... 34
Connecting the USB Cables ............................................................... 34
Connecting Power Supply Cable ........................................................ 35
Connecting a LAN Cable .................................................................... 36
1.6 Ink Bottles ............................................................................... 38
Types of Usable Inks .......................................................................... 38
Setting Ink Bottles............................................................................... 38
Replacing an Ink Bottle....................................................................... 43
If the light-blocking cover comes off ................................................... 46
Ink Bottle Lamps ................................................................................. 46
Ink expiration date .............................................................................. 47
Ink End and Ink Near End................................................................... 47
Storage of Ink Bottles ......................................................................... 47
Precautions on Handling Ink Bottles................................................... 48
1.7 Media ...................................................................................... 49
Usable media sizes............................................................................. 49
Storing Media...................................................................................... 49
Precautions when handling media...................................................... 49
1.8 Notes Regarding Work Environment, etc. .............................. 51

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Chapter 2 Basic Operation
2.1 Operation flow......................................................................... 54
2.2 Turning the Power On/Off....................................................... 55
Turning the power on.......................................................................... 55
Turning Off the Power......................................................................... 55
2.3 Setting up the Media............................................................... 57
Setting up the Media........................................................................... 57
2.4 Repositioning the UV-LED Unit .............................................. 60
UV-LED unit position .......................................................................... 60
2.5 Test printing ............................................................................ 64
Examples of Plotting Failure ............................................................... 64
Relation between the head layout and the test patterns..................... 65
Taking a Test Print.............................................................................. 66
2.6 Head Cleaning ........................................................................ 68
2.7 Printing the Data ..................................................................... 70
Starting a Printing Operation .............................................................. 70
Aborting a Printing Operation ............................................................. 71
Deleting the Received Data (Data Clear) ........................................... 71
Moving the Y-Bar ................................................................................ 71

Chapter 3 Convenient Usage

3.1 Changing the Point of Origin................................................... 74
Using JOG Keys to Change the Print Origin....................................... 74
Using FUNCTION menu to Change the Print Origin .......................... 75
3.2 Registering the Media Thickness............................................ 76
Registering the Media Thickness Manually ........................................ 76
Registering the Media Thickness with the [UP] and [DOWN] Keys.... 76
Automatic Checking of the Media Thickness...................................... 77
3.3 HEAD GAP Value ................................................................... 79
Registering the Head Gap Value ........................................................ 79
Checking the Head Gap Value ........................................................... 80
3.4 List of Functions...................................................................... 81
3.5 Adjusting the Bidirectional Print Drop Position ....................... 82
Correcting the Drop Position............................................................... 82
3.6 Setting LOGICAL SEEK ......................................................... 84
3.7 Setting UV LEVEL .................................................................. 86
3.8 Reducing Stripes Between Passes......................................... 88
MAPS Function................................................................................... 88
Setting the MAPS2 function (4 color + special colored ink) ................ 88
3.9 WORK CHANGE Settings ...................................................... 92
3.10 Ionizer Settings ..................................................................... 93
3.11 AUTO CLEANING Settings .................................................. 94
3.12 Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency ........................ 96
3.13 Other Settings....................................................................... 97

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 3.14 Machine Settings .................................................................. 98
AUTO Power-off Settings ................................................................... 99
Time Settings...................................................................................... 99
Unit Settings ..................................................................................... 100
Key Buzzer Settings ......................................................................... 101
Language Settings............................................................................ 102
Network Settings............................................................................... 103
External Stop I/F ............................................................................... 104
3.15 Nozzle Check Menu............................................................ 106
Nozzle Check Menu List ................................................................... 106
Printing Nozzle Check Flow.............................................................. 106
Print Operations During "Nozzle Missing" Judgment and Error
Occurrence ....................................................................................... 107
Printing Nozzle Check Settings ........................................................ 107
Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings ........................................................ 109
Judgment Condition Settings............................................................ 109
3.16 Resetting to Default Settings .............................................. 111
3.17 Confirming Machine Information......................................... 112
Checking Machine Usage Status...................................................... 112
Checking Version Information........................................................... 113
Displaying other information ............................................................. 114

Chapter 4 Maintenance
4.1 Daily maintenance ................................................................ 118
Precautions for maintenance ............................................................ 118
Maintenance Liquid........................................................................... 118
Maintenance timing........................................................................... 119
Maintenance of Machine Exterior ..................................................... 120
Table Maintenance ........................................................................... 120
MBIS maintenance ........................................................................... 121
LM guide cleaning............................................................................. 121
Ionizer Maintenance ......................................................................... 121
4.2 Maintaining the Capping Station........................................... 122
Cleaning wiper and cap .................................................................... 122
Cleaning the NCU............................................................................. 128
Station Area Cleaning....................................................................... 129
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage................................................ 130
When the Machine Is Not Used For a Long Time............................. 131
4.3 Maintenance of Head Surroundings ..................................... 134
Cleaning LED UV Unit ...................................................................... 135
4.4 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved ........................... 136
Filling with ink from the sub tank to the head.................................... 136
Washing of head nozzle ................................................................... 137
Washing the Head Nozzle (When Using the PR-200 Ink) ................ 139
Performing Air Purge ........................................................................ 142
NOZZLE RECOVERY Function........................................................ 146
4.5 Automatic Maintenance Function ......................................... 151
Setting the refresh intervals .............................................................. 151
Setting the Cleaning Interval............................................................. 152

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 4.6 Consumable Item Replacement ........................................... 154
Replacing the wiper .......................................................................... 154
Replacing Carriage Filters ................................................................ 155
Disposing the Waste Ink ................................................................... 156
Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation
message is displayed (1) .................................................................. 159
Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation
message is displayed (2) .................................................................. 160
Bottle Cap Replacement................................................................... 160
4.7 About Refilling the Cooling Water......................................... 161
Refilling the Coolant.......................................................................... 162
4.8 Flushing Filter ....................................................................... 164
Replacing the Flushing Filter ............................................................ 164
Replacing the flushing filter before the replacement message is
displayed........................................................................................... 165

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 168
Power does not turn on..................................................................... 168
Machine does not start printing......................................................... 168
Image quality is poor......................................................................... 168
Nozzle is clogged.............................................................................. 169
Ink bottle error................................................................................... 169
Ink leakage ....................................................................................... 170
If the message "SHAKE WHITE INK BOTLES" is displayed ............ 170
If an error related to the sub tank occurs .......................................... 171
If pressure abnormality occurs.......................................................... 172
5.2 Problems Causing Messages to Appear .............................. 174
Warning message............................................................................. 174
Error Message .................................................................................. 177

Chapter 6 Appendix
6.1 Specifications........................................................................ 186
Machine specifications...................................................................... 186
Ink Specifications.............................................................................. 187
6.2 Order of Ink Bottles............................................................... 189
6.3 Inquiry Sheet......................................................................... 190
6.4 LICENSE Library .................................................................. 191

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Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the UV-LED curable inkjet printer JFX200-2513EX, JFX200-1213EX.
Read this operating manual ("this document" hereinafter) thoroughly and make sure you understand its
contents to ensure safe and correct use of the product.
Please note that the illustrations contained in this manual are intended to show functions, procedures, or
operations and may sometimes differ slightly from the actual machine.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PostScript are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
RasterLink and TxLink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. in Japan and
other countries.
Other company and product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies in Japan and in other countries.
Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this document is strictly prohibited.
© 2019 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

l DISCLAIMERS
• MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE ARISING DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF THE JFX200-2513EX, JFX200-1213EX ("THIS MACHINE"
HEREINAFTER), WHETHER OR NOT THE PRODUCT IS FAULTY.
• MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, TO
MATERIALS CREATED WHILE USING THIS MACHINE.
• USING THIS MACHINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVICES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED
BY MIMAKI ENGINEERING MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ACCIDENTS. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT
COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
• USE ONLY GENUINE MIMAKI ENGINEERING INK AND MAINTENANCE LIQUID. USE OF OTHER
PRODUCTS MAY RESULT IN FAILURES OR REDUCE PRINT QUALITY. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE
NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REFILL THE INK BOTTLES WITH UNAUTHORIZED INK. SUCH INCIDENTS
ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
• USE ONLY GENUINE MIMAKI ENGINEERING ANTI FREEZING LIQUID. USE OF OTHER ANTI
FREEZING LIQUID MAY CAUSE FAILURES OR REDUCE PRINT QUALITY. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE
NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
• AVOID USING UV-LED UNITS OR UV POWER SUPPLY UNITS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY
MIMAKI ENGINEERING. USING DEVICES OTHER THAN GENUINE MIMAKI ENGINEERING
DEVICES MAY RESULT IN FAILURE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR FIRE. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT
COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.

l TV and radio interference

• The machine emits high-frequency electromagnetic radiation while operating. Under certain
circumstances, this may result in TV or radio interference. We make no guarantee that this
machine will not affect special radio or TV equipment.

If radio or TV interference occurs, check the radio or TV reception after turning off the machine. If the
interference disappears when the power is turned off, the machine is likely to be the cause of the
interference.
Try any of the following solutions or combinations of these solutions:
• Change the orientation of the TV or radio antenna to find a position where interference does not occur.

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• Move the TV or radio away from this machine.

• Plug the TV or radio into a power outlet on a power circuit other than the power circuit to which this
machine is connected.

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For safe use

For safe use

Symbols
In this document, symbols are used for explaining the contents of cautions on operation. The symbol to be
displayed differs depending on the caution content. Please understand the meaning of each symbol and use
this machine safely and correctly.

l Examples of symbols
Meaning

WARNING 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 the printer properly.
CAUTION Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result
in minor or medium injuries to personnel.
GENERAL This symbol indicates that the items shown need to be noted.
WARNING Specific notes are drawn in the figure .

GENERAL This symbol indicates that the action shown must be executed.
MANDATORY Specific instruction is drawn in the figure .
ACTION
GENERAL This symbol indicates that the action shown is prohibited. Specific
PROHIBITION action that is prohibited is drawn in the figure .

IMPORTANT Important notes for the use of this printer are given with this symbol.
Understand the notes thoroughly to operate the printer properly.
HINT Useful information is given with this symbol. Understand the notes
thoroughly to operate the printer properly.

REFERENCE This symbol indicates the reference page for related contents. Click
the text to display the corresponding page.

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Usage Warnings and Precautions

l In the event of abnormal conditions

• If someone swallows ink or cleaning solution by mistake, keep him or her quiet and take them to
see a doctor immediately. Do not let allow the person to swallow the vomit.
• If you inhale a great deal of vapor and feel ill, immediately move to a location with plenty of fresh
air, and keep yourself warm and quiet. Consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• In the unlikely event that a foreign object such as metal, water, liquid enters the inside of this
machine, turn off the power immediately. Afterwards be sure to unplug the power plug from the
outlet. If used as it is, it may cause fire or electric shock.
• If ink leaks, turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cable. After that, contact your
local distributor, our sales office, or service center.

• Immediately turn off the main power supply and disconnect the power cable from the machine if
a problem such as an abnormal smell, smoke, or sign of spark occurrence is detected in the
machine. If used as it is, it may cause fire or electric shock. Check first that the machine no
longer produces smoke, and contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for repair.
• Never repair your printer by yourself since it is very dangerous to do so.

l Handling of ink and cleaning solution

• Make sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling ink and washing liquid.
• Some constituents are toxic to aquatic life. Prevent leakage into natural water systems or
domestic wastewater.
• If ink adheres to the skin or clothing, immediately rinse with soap and water. If you get the ink in
your eyes, wash them immediately with water and consult a doctor.
• Discard the waste ink according to the local regulations of the area where this printer is used.
• Be sure to store the ink and cleaning solution in a cold dark location. Store the cleaning solution
in a location that is out of the reach of children.

• When handling ink and washing liquid, pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear the
included safety glasses and gloves. The ink or washing liquid may get in your eyes.

• Use of ink other than that specified will damage this printer. Malfunctions caused due to the use
of alternative ink are out of the scope of warranty. Please understand that the cost of repairs in
this case is to be borne by the customer.
• Never refill an ink bottle with ink. Malfunctions caused due to refilling of the ink bottle are out of
the scope of warranty, and our company does not assume any responsibility for the same.
• Do not use the ink designed for this printer with other printers. Doing so may cause damage to
the printer.

l Handling of ink bottles

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• Precautions regarding ink are indicated on the Ink bottle. Read these carefully and make sure
you understand the contents before using the product.
• Store ink bottles and the waste ink tank in a location that is out of the reach of children.

• If the ink bottle is moved from a cold to a warm place, leave it for more than 3 hours before use.
• Open the ink bottle just before use and be sure to use it promptly. If the bottles are left open for
a long time, the printing quality may degrade.
• For device protection, do not use any ink other than the dedicated ink.

• Do not strike the ink bottle with great force nor shake it violently. Doing so may cause ink to leak
out of the bottle.

l Be Careful with Moving Parts

• Do not place your fingers or other parts of body close to dangerous moving parts. There is a
danger of injury.

l Warning Labels

• Warning labels are affixed to this printer. Be sure to fully understand the warnings indicated on
the labels. If any of the warning labels has become so soiled that the warning message is
illegible or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor.

l Ultraviolet Rays (UV), UV-LED

• The LED UV unit becomes hot inside. Turn off the LED UV unit and perform maintenance once
the device cools down adequately. It may cause burns.

• A small amount of UV light leaks out around the LED UV unit. Wear gloves, long-sleeved
clothes, light-shielding mask, light-shielding glasses, and similar protection so that your skin and
eyes will not be exposed to UV light.
(1) Direct exposure of skin or eyes to UV light may result in inflammation or skin cancer.
(2) Even if UV light is weak and not likely to cause inflammation, repeated exposure to it may
result in a chronic disease.
(3) Viewing a lit UV lamp with the naked eye may cause eye pain or visual impairment.
(4) There is a danger of eye damage due to UV light.
• Acute impairment: sensation of having a foreign body in the eye, pain, flowing tears
• Chronic impairment: cataract, etc.

• Never look at the LED UV with your naked eyes when lit up. Doing so may cause pain in your
eyes or visual impairment. Be sure to wear the included safety glasses.

• Do not apply ultraviolet (UV) light directly to your skin. Doing so may irritate your skin.

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• Touching hot parts such as the LED UV with combustible materials may cause fire or smoke to
be emitted. Leaving combustible materials under the LED UV unit for a couple of minutes may
also cause fire or smoke emittance.

• Be sure to wear the included gloves when handling the glass on the bottom of the LED UV unit,
and never touch it with bare hands. Doing so may significantly lower the UV ink curing level. If
the glass becomes dirty, wipe it with clean gauze moistened with ethanol. (Do not use ethanol
for cleaning the exterior cover. Doing so will cause the paint to peel off.)

• Always use only a LED UV device and UV power supply unit recommended by Mimaki. The use
of any product other than our recommended products may lead to fire or machine damage.
Malfunctions caused due to the use of non-recommended products is out of the scope of
warranty, and our company does not assume any responsibility for the same.
• Do not drop the glass components, bump them against things, use excessive force on them or
scratch them.

l Grounding Work

• Increasing the number of power outlets requires installation work to provide grounding to protect
against electric shock.
• Carry out the grounding work.
• Always perform grounding to prevent electrocution accidents.

l Installation Location and Operating Environment

• To prevent ignition of the ink, do not allow any open flames in the place where the unit is used.

• Be sure to set up an appropriate ventilation system if using this printer in a closed room or a
room with poor ventilation.
• This machine is not an explosion-proof type. Do not use the machine in a flammable
atmosphere. There is a danger of explosion.
• When constructing an exhaust outlet, please observe the following cautions to prevent
malfunctioning of this printer.
(1) The extractor outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable local EHS
(environmental, health, and safety) guidelines.
(2) If the extractor outlet is fitted with a shutoff valve, the valve must be open when this product
is in use.

• Do not use the machine in a flammable atmosphere (such as gasoline, flammable sprays,
thinners, lacquers, dust, etc.). It may cause a fire or electric shock by ignition.
• Do not bring paper or cloth close to the LED UV unit or cover LED UV unit with it. Doing so may
cause fire.

• Do not use in humid places. Do not splash water onto this machine. It may cause fire, electric
shock or malfunctioning.

• Keep children away from this machine.

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• Use the printer in a room with as little dust as possible.

• Keep children away from this machine.
• If dust adheres around the head, it may cause ink droplets to fall. Execute head cleaning.
• Maintain this printer in a level horizontal position.

l Do Not Climb on the Table

• Never climb on the table where the machine is placed. Doing so may cause the board surface
accuracy to go wrong.

l Power supply and voltage

• This machine has parts that generate high voltage. Get the electrical work done only from a
licensed electrician.

• The set of power cables provided with this machine is for use with this machine only. Cannot be
used with other electrical devices. Also, please do not use the power cable set other than the
enclosed. Doing so may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use extension cords. Doing so may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Keep the power plug prong clear of any foreign object such as a piece of metal. Failure to do so
may result in a fire or electric shocks.
• Do not plug too many leads into a single socket. Doing so may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use the machine if the power cable or plug is damaged. Using the machine with
damaged power cable may result in fire or electric shocks. Contact your service representative
for replacement of the cable.
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shocks.
• Grasp by holding the plug itself when removing the power plug from wall outlet. Holding and
pulling the power cable may damage the cable, leading to fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use the device at a power supply frequency other than the one indicated. Doing so may
result in fire or electric shocks.
• Do not use the device at a power supply frequency other than the one indicated. Doing so may
result in fire or electric shocks.

• Use this printer with the indicated power specifications. Be sure to connect the power cable plug
to a grounded socket in order to prevent fire and electric shock. Failure to do so may result in
fire or electric shocks.

• 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.
• The main power circuit breaker should be turned on only by personnel with sufficient knowledge
about operating this printer.

l Power Supply

• Make sure the breaker is always on.

l Power Cable

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• Use the power cable provided.

l Disposal

• If you want to dispose of this machine, please contact your local distributor or service center. If
you want to dispose the machine by yourself, please contact an industrial waste processor.
• Give the waste ink or the ink bottles that you no longer to your local distributor or service center.
If you want to dispose of them by yourself, please contact an industrial waste processor or
dispose them according to local regulations.

l Handling Vacuum

• Never disassemble or modify the vacuum. Also, do not touch the relief valve (pressure
regulating valve) or block the vacuum exhaust port. This can cause a decrease in suction force,
heat generation or malfunctions. (The vacuum is directly below the table.)

• Using this machine in a low temperature environment can sometimes cause the vacuum to emit
a highpitched sound, but this is not a malfunction.

l Handling the antifreeze liquid

• Use the antifreeze liquid recommended by Mimaki. There is a risk of cooling device failure if
other antifreez liquids is used. Malfunctions caused due to the use of other anti freezing liquids
is out of the scope of warranty, and our company does not assume any responsibility for the
same.
• Do not directly touch the antifreeze liquid.
In case of touching skin or clothing, use soap and immediately flush it with running water.
If you get antifreeze liquid in your eyes, immediately and thoroughly wash your eyes with clean
water. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using the antifreeze liquid.
• If someone accidentally swallows antifreeze liquid, try to get the person to vomit, and then
consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Avoid causing ignition due to static electricity, impact sparks, and similar causes.
• If you accidentally touch hot anti freeze mixture, immediately rinse it off with soap and water,
cool adequately with ice water and then consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Use the following methods to dispose of unneeded anti freezing liquid.
(1) Absorb them into such materials as sawdust or a waste cloth, and then incinerate in an
incinerator
(2) Clearly indicate the contents of the waste to be disposed of and subcontract the treatment
of the waste to a licensed industrial waste disposal company

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• When handling the anti freezing liquid, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves.

• Be sure to store the antifreeze liquid in a cold and dark place. Also keep it out of the reach of
children.

l Do not disassemble or modify this printer

• Never disassemble or modify this machine or ink bottle. Disassembling or modifying will result
either in electric shock or malfunction of this machine.

l Handling Media

• Do not leave the media set on the machine when returning home for the night. This can cause
dust to adhere to the media.

• Use our recommended media to ensure stable and high-quality printing.

• Be careful about the expansion and contraction of the media. Do not use media immediately
after removing from the packaging. Media may expand or shrink depending on the temperature
and humidity of the room. After opening the package, let the media sit for at least 30 minutes at
the place of use before installing it in the device.
• Do not use curled media. This not only causes media jams, but also affects image quality.
Straighten the media before using if it is severely curled. When storing coated fix-sized paper in
rolls, make sure the coated surface is on the outside.
• Keep the media away from dust. Wiping dust off the media creates static electricity, which has a
counterproductive effect.

l Maintenance

• To prevent electric shocks during maintenance, always turn the main power switch off, and
remove the power plug. Capacitors of some units may take one minute to discharge.
Accordingly, start maintenance work three minutes after turning off the main power circuit
breaker and disconnecting the power plug.

• Never touch the areas around where high temperature caution plaques are affixed. Otherwise,
you may burn yourself. If you need to touch the high temperature area, wear heat-insulating
gloves to protect your hands.

• When cleaning the head, wiper or cap, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves.

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• Using the printer in a place exposed to water will increase the possibility of electric leakage.
Avoid using the printer in places exposed to water. Electrical leakage may lead to electric shock
of personnel or fire.

• Foreign materials and dust may accumulate on the conductive and insulating parts after using
this printer for an extended period, resulting in electrical leakage. Periodically clean such parts.
• Do not blow compressed air. Foreign materials and dust may be scattered, get inside the
conductive parts and cause malfunction. Be sure to use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum off foreign
materials and dust.
• To prevent accidents, be sure to carry out periodic inspection and replace parts requiring
periodic replacement.
• There are parts to be replaced periodically on this machine. We recommend concluding a
maintenance contract.
• After this printer is used long time, foreign materials or dust gathered on the stabilizer or other
parts may cause electrical leakage or insulation deterioration, resulting in fire or smoke
emittance. Periodically clean this printer and replace the deteriorated parts detected by
insulation resistance measurement.
• Screws of conductive or other parts may become loose after extended use of this printer,
resulting in fire or smoke emittance. Periodically tighten the screws.

Cautions on Installation
When installing this machine, take the following precautions.

• This machine should be installed in a dedicated private room, in a location where it can be
reliably isolated by physical means such as an enclosure. The isolated area should be set up so
that no one can easily reach the printer and ink supply unit.
• This isolated area should be prohibited for everyone except the trainees of our safety education
program or those who have been trained by such a trainee.
If an untrained person enters the restricted area while the machine is in operation, there is a risk
of accidental contact with the Y-bar that is in the process of printing, resulting in injury.
• This machine should only be operated by the trainees of our safety education program or those
who have been trained by such a trainee.

Use the printer under the following environmental conditions:

• Operating environment: 15 to 30˚C (59 to 86˚F) 35 to 65% Rh (without condensation)
• Accuracy assurance temperature: 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

Do not use the printer in the following environments:

• Exposed to direct sunlight
• Places that are not level
(If the machine is not level, it may cause poor image quality)
• Where vibration occurs
• Exposed to direct air flow from an air conditioner or similar location
• Near where fire is used
• Places with lots of dust
• Places where there are chemicals

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Warning Labels
As shown below, variouswarning labels are attached to the machine. Make sure you fully understand the
details indicated on the various warning labels.
If any of the warning labels become dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service
office and request new warning labels.

JFX200-2513EX

Affixed below the

cableveyor.

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JFX200-1213EX

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11

11

Affixed below the

cableveyor.

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Warning Labels

No. Order code Label

1 M909381

ᵵᵟᵰᵬᵳᵬᵥ

2 M903330

3 M906115

4 M902663

5 M905980

6 M916117
(JFX200-2513EX)

M919315
(JFX200-1213EX)

7 M909385

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No. Order code Label

8 M903281

9 M907935

10 M919473
(JFX200-1213EX
only)

11 M907764 ὀࠉព
(JFX200-1213EX
CAUTION
only)
ATTENTION

ୖ㒊࡟஌ࡿ࡞
DO NOT STEP ON TOP
NE GRIMPEZ PAS DESSUS

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 Chapter 1 Before Use

This chapter
This chapter describes information essential before use, such as part names and installation
methods.

Usage Restrictions ..........................................22 Connecting the Cables .....................................34

Usage Restrictions ..................................... 22 Connecting the USB Cables ........................34
User Restrictions........................................ 22 Connecting Power Supply Cable .................35
Area Restrictions........................................ 22 Connecting a LAN Cable .............................36
Installing this Machine .....................................23 Ink Bottles.........................................................38
Installation Environment............................. 23 Types of Usable Inks ...................................38
Where to Install This Machine.................... 23 Setting Ink Bottles ........................................38
Fixing This Machine ................................... 24 Replacing an Ink Bottle ................................43
Moving This Machine ................................. 24 If the light-blocking cover comes off.............46
Avoid These While Operating the Printer ........25 Ink Bottle Lamps ..........................................46
Ink expiration date........................................47
Names of Parts and Functions ........................29 Ink End and Ink Near End............................47
Front Side of this Machine ......................... 29 Storage of Ink Bottles...................................47
Rear Side and Right Side of this Machine . 30 Precautions on Handling Ink Bottles ............48
Operation Panel ......................................... 31
Carriage ..................................................... 32 Media................................................................49
Capping Station.......................................... 32 Usable media sizes ......................................49
Stop Switch ................................................ 33 Storing Media...............................................49
Precautions when handling media ...............49
Notes Regarding Work Environment, etc. ........51
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1.1 Usage Restrictions

Usage Restrictions
This machine can be dangerous due to parts that move at high speeds, parts with high temperature and UV
curing units. This machine is to be used only by those having complete understanding of dangers associated
with these parts.

User Restrictions
This machine should only be operated by the trainees of our safety education program or those who have
been trained by such a trainee.

Area Restrictions
• Only adequately trained and versed individuals are allowed to come closer to the equipment. Area
restrictions should be set up for the area indicated in the figure below. The area restrictions must include
appropriate measures to clearly indicate that this is a hazardous area, such as by installing the machine
in a dedicated room or by setting up an enclosure.
• Access to the hazardous area must be prohibited for all persons except those who have received safety
training from Mimaki Engineering or persons who have received training from them. If an untrained
person enters the restricted area while the machine is in operation, there is a risk of accidental contact
with the Y-bar that is in the process of printing, resulting in injury.
• Follow EN ISO13857 standards when securing the area with safety trellis.
• If the machine is installed in a dedicated room, a lock or safety interlock should be fitted to the room
door, and a risk assessment should be conducted for the installation site before use.

1000 mm or more

1000 mm 1000 mm
4450 mm or more

or more or more

1000 mm or more

At least 6400 mm (JFX200-2513EX)

At least 5200 mm (JFX200-1213EX)

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1.2 Installing this Machine

Installation Environment
• Do not use in a dusty place. It may lead to problems in the printer or poor printing.
• For stable printing, use this machine in an environment with a temperature in the range of +15 ℃ to +30
℃ (59°F to 86°F) and Rh in the range of 35 to 65%.

Where to Install This Machine

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

Model

JFX200-2513EX
Width

4400 mm
Depth

2450 mm
Height

1250 mm
Gross weight

600 kg 1
JFX200-1213EX 3200 mm 2450 mm 1250 mm 510 kg

• A service engineer will perform installation work of this machine. At this time, he/she will contact
you and explain about the usage and the installation of this machine.

1000 mm or more

1000 mm 1000 mm
4450 mm or more

or more or more

1000 mm or more

At least 6400 mm (JFX200-2513EX)

At least 5200 mm (JFX200-1213EX)

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• If you usually use photographic fixers, refrain from installing this machine in a room filled with
the steam of photographic fixers. If this machine is installed in a room filled with photographic
fixers, the ink adhering to the head solidifies and the image quality degrades no matter how
many times the head is cleaned, or the nozzles may get clogged.
• Apart from photographic mixers, the same problem occurs if you keep this machine in an
environment where acidic steam (acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, etc.) is generated.
• Do not use the machine in an environment full of metal cutting fluids or materials containing
highly volatile substances (amines, amine-denatured alcohols). Also, isolate ink, maintenance
kits and the machine from such an environment. This may cause nozzle clogging.

Fixing This Machine

The legs of the machine have level feet to fix the machine.
Before turning on the power, make sure that the printer body is fixed with the leveling feet.
The printer body may start moving during operation if it is not fixed with the leveling feet.

• Place the provided resin (gray) base plate between the leveling feet and the floor. We
recommend that you use a floorboard to hold the weight of the printer.

Moving This Machine

• Before moving this machine, contact our sales office or your local distributor.
If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may occur.
When moving this machine, contact the experts.

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1.3 Avoid These While Operating the

Printer
Doing the things mentioned below when the printer is in operation might result in an injury.

l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from the
carriage area.
• Do not bring your face, hands, or any other part of your body close to or into the gap between
the carriage and the Y-bar.

• Do not bring your face, hands, or any other part of your body close to or into the gap between
the carriage and table or station.

l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from the gap
between the Y-bar and table.
• Do not bring your face, hands, or any other body parts close to or into the gap between the Y-
bar and table.

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l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from moving
parts.
• Do not bring your face, hands, or any other body parts close to or into the Y-bar belt.

l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from the cable
carrier section, and do not place any objects on top.
• Do not bring your face, hands, or any other body parts close to or into the cable carrier section
below the Y-bar and table, and do not place any object on top.

l Keep your face, hands, and all other body parts at a safe distance from the area
under the table.
• Do not crawl under the table or bring your face, hands, or any other body parts into the space
under the table.

l Keep your hands and other objects off the table.

• Do not place your face, hands, other body parts, or any objects other than the media (less than
50 mm thick) on the table.

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l Do not look directly at the UV-LED.

• Avoid looking directly at the UV-LED. Take special care when working while seated as the
carriage will be roughly at eye level. Also, you may burn yourself from the LED UV unit and the
parts around it, that have turned hot. Be careful not to touch.

l Do not disturb the carriage operation.

• Do not forcibly move the carriage while it is in motion (during printing, cleaning, or other
operations). 1
l Do not place any object in front of the exhaust port of suction vacuum
• The object may get deformed due to the heat released from the exhaust port.

l Be careful not to accidentally press the switch on the control panel.

• Pressing this switch accidentally may cause sudden operation leading to an unexpected
accident.

l Wear safety glasses when using the machine

It is recommended to wear safety glasses when using the machine to prevent eye damage due to UV light
leakage.

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l Pay attention to following when replacing the ink

• To prevent the ink from sticking to your hands or eyes when it splashes, be sure to wear the included
safety glasses and gloves.
• Do not pull the ink cover too much.
Pulling it too much might damage the tubes and cables.
• Replace the ink bottle after cleaning the surroundings with a waste cloth, etc. The portion around the
bottle becomes dirty as the ink oozes from the float part.

l Wear safety glasses and gloves when performing maintenance

When performing maintenance such as ink replacement, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and
gloves.
Also, wear a gas mask if necessary.

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1.4 Names of Parts and Functions

Front Side of this Machine

illustration: JFX200-2513EX
*1
Power button
Turns on/off the power to this machine. Carriage
The carriage is provided with the ink heads
for printing.

1
Waste ink tank

Waste ink gathers in this tank.

Suction valve Operation panel

Switched when setting the media.
This panel has the operation keys required to
perform the machine settings and a display for
showing the operations.

*1. When the power button is turned on, it lights in green, and when it is off, the light goes out. The ink
clogging prevention function is periodically operated even when the power button is off. (Automatic
maintenance function)

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Rear Side and Right Side of this Machine

illustration: JFX200-2513EX

Table
Set the media on it.
There are suction holes on the table to
absorb the media when the vacuum is
turned on.

Y-bar

When printing starts, it moves along the top of the

table.

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Operation Panel
Use the operation panel to perform settings for printing or operate this machine.

[VACUUM] key [ADJUST] key

Press to attach the media on the Performs the adjusting functions
table. such as drop position correction.

[UP] key POWER Lamp

[MAINT.] key
Press when raising the carriage. Lights up when the power is turned on.
Performs the maintenance functions
such as station maintenance.
[TEST] key
[DOWN] key Prints test patterns to check for possible
Press when lowering the carriage. printing failures such as ink clogging.

[CLEANING] key
Performs head cleaning if there are ink clogs.

Display
Displays the status of this machine, set items and errors.
[DATA CLEAR] key
Deletes the data received by this machine. 1

[FUNCTION] key [REMOTE] key

JOG keys Press to use the various functions. Press to switch between [REMOTE]
Use these keys to shift the head or the Y-bar and [LOCAL].
in LOCAL mode. You can also use these keys
to select a printing condition. [END] key [ENTER] key
Press to finish the setting or cancel Press to confirm a setting.
the setting.

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Carriage
The carriage is provided with the heads for printing and LED UV unit.

• Do not look at the light emitted from the LED UV with a naked eye when lit.
• Do not touch the LED UV unit when the LED is lit or just after it is set off. You may suffer serious
burns, as the unit is very hot.

LED UV unit

Capping Station

• When cleaning the inside of the capping station, be sure to wear the included safety glasses
and gloves. Otherwise, the ink may get into your eyes.

The capping station consists of parts such as ink caps and the wipers necessary for maintenance of the
heads.
The ink cap prevents the nozzles in the heads from drying up.
The wiper is used for head cleaning.
The wiper is a consumable good. If the wiper is deformed or the media is stained, replace the wiper with a
new one.
"Replacing the wiper"(P. 154)

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Stop Switch
Press the switch when you want to stop the machine for security reasons.
There is one stop switch on the front side of the machine, and one each on the left and right edge of the Y-
bar.

illustration: JFX200-2513EX

When you press the stop switch to stop this machine, follow the procedure given below to release it.
(1) Resolve the fault.
(2) After safety verification, lift (or rotate) the switch to release it.
(3) Press the [ENTER] key.

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1.5 Connecting the Cables

Connecting the USB Cables
Connect this machine to the PC using a USB 2.0 interface cable.

• Your RIP must be compatible with the USB 2.0 interface.

• If the USB 2.0 interface isn't attached to the PC, contact your nearest RIP manufacturer or our
sales office.

USB cable

Notes on USB 2.0 Interface

• Your RIP must be compatible with the USB 2.0.

l When multiple machines are connected to one personal computer

When multiple machines are connected to one personal computer, the computer may not recognize all of
these machines normally.
In case of a personal computer with multiple USB ports, reconnect this machine to another available USB
port, and check if it is recognized. If the machine is not recognized even in the new USB port, use the USB
2.0 repeater cables available in the market. (However, the distance between the machine and the personal
computer should be 20 m or less.)

USB 2.0 Repeater cable

Use a USB cable shorter than 5 m.

l Notes on peripheral devices in USB high speed mode

When a peripheral device (USB memory or USB HDD) to be operated in USB high speed mode is connected
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When the machine is connected to the personal computer to which an external HDD is connected via USB,
the speed of data output to the machine may drop. This may cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the
right or left end during printing.
Use a USB cable shorter than 5 m. If a longer cable is required, use a commercially available USB 2.0
repeater cable.

l Removing a USB Memory

If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal computer to which the machine is connected, click
[Stop] in the [Safely Removing Hardware] window.
It may cause the [ERROR 201 COMMAND] error.
Copy the data onto the hard disk before you output it for printing.

Connecting Power Supply Cable

10 m power cable (provided with this machine)

Provided power cable

Main unit Switchboard
3-prong inlet

30A

Power outlet

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Connecting a LAN Cable

Observe the following precautions when connecting the LAN cable.

• Make sure you push it in firmly until you hear a clicking sound.
• Do not plug or unplug the cable while data is being transferred.

LAN cable

Printing Data via a Network

If you want to print data via a network, you must construct the network in the following environment.
Constructing in an improper environment may cause printing to stop.
• Use Category 6 and above LAN cables.
• Use 1000BASE-T compatible PCs and switching hubs.

• Make sure the printer and the PC sending the print data are in the same network.
• They cannot be connected through a router.

l Connecting directly to the printer

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l Connecting through switching hubs

Printing cannot be done unless the PCs and devices connected to the printer are 1000BASE-T. After
connecting, check the following:
1
1. Check the printer screen display.
– From the LOCAL screen or MEDIA DETECT screen, press the [ENTER] key several times to
display the information screen.
– Check whether the LAN status field displays [1000 Mbps].

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1.6 Ink Bottles

Types of Usable Inks
Following inks can be used with this machine.

4-color + white + clear model Uses one bottle each of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black and two
(LUS-150, LH-100, LUS-120, LUS-350, bottles each of clear and white
LUS-211)
4-color + white + clear + primer model Uses one bottle each of cyan, magenta, yellow, black, clear, and
(LUS-150, LH-100, LUS-120) primer and two bottles of white
4-color + white model Uses one bottle each of cyan, magenta, yellow and black and four
(LUS-150, LH-100, LUS-120, LUS-350) bottles of white
(When using this ink set, OPT-J499 is required.)
6-color + white model + clear Uses one bottle each of cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan,
(LUS-150, LH-100) and light magenta and two bottles of white

ClearInk to be used varies depending on the ink type used.

Ink type Ink type of ClearInk

LUS-150 LH-100
LH-100 LH-100
LUS-120 LUS-120
LUS-350 LUS-350
LUS-211 LUS-211*
Please note that a combination other than those mentioned above cannot be used.
*LUS211 is available with FW version 2.7 or later.

Setting Ink Bottles

• For JFX200-1213EX, slide the bottle supply unit forward from the underside of the table
beforehand. Doing so makes it easier to remove or mount the ink bottles.

Bottle supply unit

1 Take out the ink bottle and gently shake it side to side 20 times or more.

• To prevent the ink from leaking when the bottle is shaken, wear hand gloves and close
the lid of the ink bottle with a paper towel. Then shake the bottle from side to side at least
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• Make sure that the lid is closed tightly before shaking the bottle.
• Be careful while shaking the bottle, because the ink may leak to outside if you shake the
bottle too hard.
• If only a small amount of ink is remaining, it may not be possible to stir it properly. Hence,
to stir the ink properly, tilt the ink bottle until it becomes vertical.

Repeat

Hold down tightly with a paper towel and shake well

2 Remove the cap of the ink bottle.

If there is a seal covering the mouth of the ink bottle.

• Use a tool such as a cutting knife to cleanly cut out a circular piece of the seal. If any
pieces of the seal are leftover, it may cause the ink to leak.
OK No good

• Take care not to damage the mouth of the ink bottle. Any damage may result in ink
leakage.
• Take care to prevent any pieces of the seal from dropping into the bottle. If a bottle that
contains pieces of the seal is used, there is a risk that it will block the bottle cap and
interrupt the supply of ink.

3 Set the specialized cap on the ink bottle.

• The cap to be used differs depending on the type of ink to be used.

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Ink type Cap type

• LUS150 ink Cap A

• Primer ink Cap B

• LUS-120 ink
• LH-100 ink
• LUS-350 ink
• LUS-211 ink

• LUS150 ink [Cap C]

• LH100 ink
• Primer ink

• Wipe off any ink or maintenance liquid remaining on the ink bottle or bottle cap. Otherwise
there is a risk of ink leakage due to the bottle cap spinning freely.

• Check to confirm that there is no foreign matter, such as paper towel scraps or dust,
adhering to the ink bottle caps. Continued use if soiled may result in foreign matter
blocking the ink, causing ink leakage.

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4 Use the tightening jig to tighten the bottle cap in place.

Tightening jig
[SPA-0232] Good example Bad example

1 2

Position the upper

arrow within this
range!

[SPA-0328] Good example Bad example

Position the upper

1
arrow within this
range!

• Do not overtighten the bottle cap. Doing so may result in damage, leakage of ink, or
cause it to spin freely. If the range indicated above is exceeded, loosen the bottle cap and
then start again.
• Do not leave ink bottles with the ink bottle caps fitted for extended periods. Disregarding
this precaution may result in the ink hardening.

5 Turn the bottle upside down to make sure that the ink does not leak.

• Do not leave the ink bottle with the specialized cap attached in a location where it is
exposed to light for a long period of time. Doing so may cause the ink inside the bottle to
harden.

6 Set the ink bottle over the tank.

• Move the tank lever completely to the right and set the ink bottle.

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• Never rotate the ink bottle after setting it over the tank. Doing so may result in ink leakage.

Lever

7 Turn the tank lever from right to left.

8 Insert the Ink IC chip.

• Insert the Ink IC chip with its metal part on the left. Inserting an Ink IC chip with its wrong side
inward may damage the Ink IC chip or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not touch the metal part of the Ink IC chip. The static electricity generated when you touch the
metal part may damage the Ink IC chip and/or cause reading errors due to transfer of dirt to or
development of scratches on the chip surface.
• See "Order of Ink Bottles"(P. 189) for setting the order of ink bottles.

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• The Ink IC chip has information on items such as ink color, remaining amount of ink,
expiration date. When setting an ink bottle, insert the Ink IC chip included in the ink bottle
package into the Ink IC chip insertion port provided on the ink cover.
• If the Ink IC chip not meant for a particular ink bottle is inserted, it may cause poor image
quality.
• A mark indicating color information is pasted on the Ink IC chip.

IC chip

Mark indication
location
Ink Color Cap Used

Black
Cyan
One black circle
One blue circle
1
Magenta One red circle
Yellow One yellow circle
Light cyan Two blue circles
Light magenta Two red circles
White One white circle
Clear Two white circles
Primer Three white circles

Replacing an Ink Bottle

When [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] are shown on the display, perform the following procedure:

When [INK END] is displayed

1 Turn the tank lever from left to right edge.

• Make sure not to rotate the ink bottle. Doing so may result in ink leakage.

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2 Lift the ink bottle vertically.

• When the ink bottle is removed from the tank, make sure that the light-blocking cover is
shut.
• If the lid is not shut, close it manually. If the light-blocking cover is left open, the ink may
harden.

Light-blocking
cover

3 Wipe off the ink adhering to the bottom of the cap with the wiping filter.

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4 Keep the bottle in an upright position and remove any ink adhering to the cap surface by
using a disposable wipe such as KimWipe.

5 Remove the cap from the used ink bottle. 1

• If the cap is hard to remove, use the fastening jig to remove it.

6 Set a new ink bottle.

• "Setting Ink Bottles"(P. 38)

• Do not leave the ink bottle with the specialized cap attached in a location where it is
exposed to light for a long period of time. Doing so may cause the ink inside the bottle to
harden.

• Before mounting the bottle, check to confirm that there is no foreign matter adhering to the
cap. Paper scraps or dust adhering to the cap may clog the path.

l When [INK NEAR END] is displayed

It indicates that only a small amount of ink is remaining. Even though you can continue to print in this
condition, note that the ink may finish completely before you finish your printing job. We recommend that you
replace the ink bottles as soon as possible.
When the [ENTER] key is pressed in LOCAL, the bottle to be replaced can be checked from the local
guidance. "Displaying other information"(P. 114)

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If the light-blocking cover comes off

When the light-blocking cover comes off, light penetrating into the tank may cause the ink to harden.
Perform the following steps to reattach the light-blocking cover:

1 Insert the light-blocking cover (one nub) into the cover insertion hole on the tank.

2 While pressing the cover into the cap insertion hole as explained in Step 1, insert the other
nub into the other insertion hole.

Ink Bottle Lamps

You can check the status of the ink bottles set over the tank by looking at the lamp on the top of the ink
bottle.

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Ink bottle lamp status Description

Off No error
Blinks in red Only a small amount of ink is remaining (near end) or the ink is one month
past its expiration date.
It needs to be replaced soon.
Lights in red Ink bottle cannot be used either because it is empty or because of some ink
error.
Ink bottle error
Rapidly blinks in red Two months have passed since the expiration date so this ink bottle can't
be used.
Lights in green Indicates that the ink is being supplied.
When using a 4-color ink set, this machine supplies the ink from the ink
bottle having the nearest ink expiration date.
Blinks in red and green This occurs when the green lamp is lit and the red lamp is flashing at the
alternately same time.

1
Ink expiration date
The ink expiration date is indicated on the ink bottle.
Expired ink may cause ejection failures or alter the color tone.
Printing is possible even if the ink has passed its expiration date. Nevertheless, we recommend replacing
with new ink or using up as quickly as possible.
Example: Expiration date of April 2020
May: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
June: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
July: Replace with new ink. Printing will be impossible soon.

• The message appears on the display.

Ink End and Ink Near End

The ink near end notification is provided by the ink bottle lamp blinking in red. It is recommended to replace
the ink bottle as soon as possible.
The ink end notification is provided by the ink bottle lamp lit in red. The ink bottle needs to be replaced
immediately.

Storage of Ink Bottles

Pay attention to the following points when storing ink bottles.
• Store in a place with low humidity and no direct sunlight.
• Do not drop or smash the ink bottle.
• Avoid contamination or electrostatic discharge of the Ink IC chip.

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• Always store the ink bottle and Ink IC chip together.

Ink bottle and ink IC chip

Precautions on Handling Ink Bottles

• If the ink gets in your eyes, immediately hold your eyes under clean, running water for at least
15 minutes to rinse away ink completely from your eyes and eyelids. Seek medical advice as
soon as possible.
• Store the ink bottles in a place not more than 1 m off the ground. This is because if an ink bottle
stored in a place higher than 1 m falls, its bottle cap may come off, spilling the ink.
• Keep the ink bottle out of reach of children.
• Use genuine ink bottles for this machine. This machine functions upon recognizing the genuine
ink bottles. We provide no guarantee against machinery failure caused by altered ink bottles or
similar reasons, even during the guarantee period.
• If an ink bottle is moved from a cold to warm place, keep it at room temperature for at least 3
hours before use.
• Store the ink bottles in a cool place.
• Request an industrial waste processor to process the empty ink bottles.
• Use all the ink from the bottle within three months of opening. Note that the print quality
deteriorates if the ink is used for too long after opening.

• Do not shake the ink bottle too vigorously. Vigorous shaking may cause the ink to leak from the
bottle.
• Never refill an ink bottle. This may cause malfunction. Mimaki bears no responsibility for
problems caused by such refilling.
• Do not touch or stain the IC chip circuit contacts. This may cause malfunction of the circuit
board.

• The ink bottle installed in the device may become dented as shown in the figure. This is normal,
and does not affect the use or operation of this machine.

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1.7 Media
Usable media sizes and notes for handling are described below.

Usable media sizes

Item name JFX200-2513EX JFX200-1213EX

Maximum width 2500 mm 1270 mm

Maximum length 1300 mm 1300 mm
Maximum print 2500 mm 1270 mm
width
Thickness 50 mm or less 50 mm or less
*1 162kg or less 82 kg or less
Weight

*1. Roughly 50 kg per 1 m .

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Storing Media
Store the media in a dust-proof place with no direct sunlight. Also, avoid storing the media in hot or highly
humid places.

Precautions when handling media

Note the following precautions on handling the media.

l Media elasticity
Do not use the media in the sheet form immediately after opening the package. Media may expand or shrink
depending on the temperature and humidity of the room. After opening the package, the media must be
exposed to the atmosphere in which it will be used, for at least 30 minutes.

l Warping of the media

When using tabular media, use the ones that are flat, bent back with respect to the upward facing printed
surface (raised in the center). Media bent in an upward direction may not adhere to the table. The media
prone to bending should be stored on a platform or on a palette one size smaller than the media to ensure
that it bends downward. Also, make sure that there are no bends in the media protruding out from the
suction area.

l Attaching the media

To maintain the suction effect, cover the suction holes on the table not covered by the media with any other
media that is thinner than the media in use.

l Other precautions
• Do not keep anything on the surface of the coated paper. Certain types of coated paper may undergo
discoloration.
• Curled media that cannot adhere firmly to the table and the media that gets misaligned when the Y-bar is
moved cannot be used. Before printing, secure the media to the table by using material such as a tape.
• Refrain from using the media that bends or gets deformed even when the LOGICAL SEEK setting is
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• As the board surface is made of multiple boards, the board joints may get reflected in the printed image
depending on the media thickness or strength of the paper. Also, vacuum holes may affect the printed
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1.8 Notes Regarding Work Environment,

etc.
The frequency of configuring print settings and conducting maintenance is largely influenced by the work
environment in which printing is performed and the conditions of the used media. Make sure that you have
completely understood the following items before using this machine.

l If there is a lot of dust or dirt in the work environment

• To keep the nozzle surface clean, perform interval wiping after about every 1500 mm of printing.
"Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency"(P. 96)
• Change the settings of interval wiping according to the amount of dust or dirt.

l When the head gap value is set to large due to reasons such as fibers protruding
from the media

l When media that can easily reflect UV light, such as glass or glossy metal is used
• UV light may get exposed onto the nozzle due to frequent mist scattering. Increase the REFRESH level
1
during plotting, then set interval wiping.
"Other Settings"(P. 97)
"Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency"(P. 96)
• Increase the frequency of all types of maintenance.

l In case of low usage ink (print head)

• Ink discharge of less used print heads tends to become unstable as compared to other print heads.
Increase the REFRESH level during plotting, then keep the head usage rate above certain value.
"Other Settings"(P. 97)

l When printing on media that is prone to electrostatic charge

l When printing in an environment with low humidity (in winters, etc.)

• Take thorough measures against electrostatic charging with the help of humidifier, etc. Static electricity
attracts mist and dust around the printing area and the head. Set interval wiping if printing is to be
continued for a long time.
"Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency"(P. 96)

l When printing on uneven media (three-dimensional medium)

• To keep the head gap as constant as possible, set unnecessary media, etc. even at locations other than
the location inside the suction area where the printing media is set. If deterioration of the head due to
reflected light is neglected for a long period of time, it may cause malfunction to the point where the head
may have to be replaced.

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This chapter
This chapter describes preparations of ink/media for printing, procedures before printing and
settings.

Operation flow .................................................54 Test printing......................................................64

Turning the Power On/Off ...............................55 Examples of Plotting Failure ........................64
Turning the power on ................................. 55 Relation between the head layout and the
Turning Off the Power ................................ 55 test patterns .................................................65
Taking a Test Print.......................................66
Setting up the Media .......................................57
Setting up the Media .................................. 57 Head Cleaning..................................................68
Repositioning the UV-LED Unit .......................60 Printing the Data...............................................70
UV-LED unit position.................................. 60 Starting a Printing Operation........................70
Aborting a Printing Operation.......................71
Deleting the Received Data (Data Clear).....71
Moving the Y-Bar .........................................71
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2.1 Operation flow

1. Turn power On/Off

"Turning the Power On/Off"(P. 55)

2. Set up the Media

"Setting up the Media"(P. 57)

3. Repositioning the UV-LED Unit

"Repositioning the UV-LED Unit"(P. 60)

4. Test Printing

"Test printing"(P. 64)

5. Head cleaning

"Head Cleaning"(P. 68)

6. Print the data

"Printing the Data"(P. 70)

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2.2 Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the power on

1 Press the power button.

• Press the power button located on the left side of the operation panel.
Power button

• When the power is turned on, the firmware version is displayed.

JFX200EX Start-up
Ver 1.00

• Initialize the printer.

2 The machine enters the LOCAL mode.

2
<LOCAL>

3 Turn on the power of the connected PC.

• You should normally leave the machine power cord plugged into the power outlet. Keeping the
power cord unplugged may clog the head nozzle. Depending on the symptoms, it might be
difficult to remedy the fault.

Turning Off the Power

Once you have finished using the printer, press the power button located at the front side of this machine to
turn the power off.
Before turning off the power, check if:
• Data is being received from the PC and if any data is still to be output.
• The head has returned to the capping station.
• Any error has occurred.
"Error Message"(P. 177)

1 Turn off the power of the connected PC.

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2 Press the power button to turn off the power.

• The power button lamp goes off.
• When using this machine again, press the power button and wait until the green lamp is lit.
Power button

Precautions on turning off the power

l Do not pull out the power cord from the power outlet.
If the power cord is left plugged in, the power turns on periodically to run the nozzle clog prevention function
(flushing function) and pressure regulation function.
On the other hand, if the power cord is removed from the plug, the automatic maintenance functions such as
flushing do not run, causing nozzle clogs.

l Check the head position and turn off the power.

If the power is turned off before the head returns to the capping station, the head may dry out and clog the
nozzle.
At this time, turn the power back on and make sure the head returns to the capping station before turning off
the power.

l Do not turn off the power during printing.

The head may not return to the capping station.

l Turn OFF the main power, and then unplug the cable.
When turning off the power for reasons such as moving this machine to a different place or fixing a machine
error, press the power button on the operation panel and make sure that the lamp is turned off before
removing the power cable from the outlet.

l The power does not turn off even when the stop switch is pressed.
Press this switch when you need to stop this machine. Note that the power is not turned OFF even if you
press the stop switch.

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2.3 Setting up the Media

This machine can be used with a leaf media.
For usable media, see "Usable media sizes"(P. 49) .

Setting up the Media

• If a suction hole within the suction area is not covered by the media, lay out a thin sheet material
such as paper, film or tape to cover the hole.
• Media peripheral parts may bend back due to heat. Use an accessory such as an adhesive tape
to help secure it in place.
• The table edges (both top and bottom) are provided with guide holes for inserting the layout pins
provided with the printer. Use these guide holes to keep the media straight.
"Media Guide Holes"(P. 59)

1 Switch the suction valve of the front surface of the table according to the size of the inserted
media.
• The valve is open when the handle is horizontal and close when it is vertical.

2
Open Close

2 Press the [VACUUM] key to turn on the VACUUM lamp and adsorb the media.
• For details about the suction area, see "Suction Area"(P. 58).

Suction area

illustration: JFX200-2513EX
Suction valve

l After setting up the media, perform the following settings:

• "Registering the Media Thickness"(P. 76)
• "HEAD GAP Value"(P. 79)

• Do not drop heavy media on the table as the table may get deformed due to its weight.
2
Also, do not concentrate the weight at one spot (up to 50 kg/m )
Machine specifications

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Suction Area
The following figure shows the suction area.

1300 mm
775 mm
Origin sticker Print origin
Provided at the four corners of the table.

• To change the point of origin, see "Changing the Point of Origin"(P. 74).

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Media Guide Holes

The table edges (both top and bottom) are provided with guide holes for inserting the layout pins provided
with the printer. Use these guide holes to keep the media straight.

• A commercially available M3 screw can be used instead of the positioning pin provided with the
printer. In that case, screws can be used to secure the media to both the left and front sides of
the table.

• When using the provided layout pin, the media thinner than 5 mm cannot be used.
• When printing on a media having a thickness of 5 mm or less, make sure that the layout pin has
been removed from the top of the table.

illustration:
JFX200-2513EX

2
Print area

Layout pin

M3 screw mounting hole

Origin (0,0)

Layout pin mounting hole

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2.4 Repositioning the UV-LED Unit

Loosen the screws on both sides of the carriage and slide the UV-LED unit as needed for the colors and spot
colors you wish to print.

• Keep foreign matter out of the grooves on either side of the carriage where the UV-LED unit
slides. Screws or pieces of metal that fall into the grooves may result in fire or smoldering.

Align the tip of the arrow

with the scale.

Screw Screw

UV-LED unit position

The machine supports two- and three-layer printing in separate layers for colors and spot colors.
The following position is recommended for the UV-LED unit. If the UV-LED unit position cannot be changed
during printing, position the UV-LED unit to 0 mm before printing.

• If a job requires to change the UV-LED unit position during printing, an alert is displayed on
RasterLink.

l 4-color, W
Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position
(mm)

Single layer 120

65
2-layer 2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 65
1st layer:

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l 4-color, W, CL (When using LUS-150, LH-100, LUS-120, LUS-350)

Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position
(mm)

Single layer 120

65
0
2-layer 2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 0
1st layer:
2nd layer: 2nd layer: 0
1st layer: 1st layer: 65

2nd layer: 190

1st layer:
3-layer 3rd layer: 3rd layer: 0
2nd layer: 1st and 2nd layers: 65
1st layer:

l 4-color, W, CL (When using LUS-211)

For the LUS-211 ink type, the recommended UV-LED unit position varies depending on the layer printing
2
and resolution. Change the UV-LED unit position as shown in the table below.

Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position (mm)

Resolution (dpi) Resolution (dpi) Resolution (dpi)
300×300 600×900 1200×1200
300×450
600×600

Single layer 120 120 120

65 65 65
0 0 0
2-layer 2nd layer: 190 65 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 0 0 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 0 0 0
1st layer:
2nd layer: 2nd layer: 0 2nd layer: 0 2nd layer: 0
1st layer: 1st layer: 65 1st layer: 65 1st layer: 65

2nd layer: 190 190 190

1st layer:
3-layer 3rd layer: 3rd layer: 0 3rd layer: 0 3rd layer: 0
2nd layer: 1st and 2nd 1st and 2nd 1st and 2nd
1st layer: layers: 190 layers: 65 layers: 65

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l 4-color, W, CL, Pr
Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position
(mm)

Single layer 120

65
0
0
2-layer 2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 0
1st layer:
2nd layer: 2nd layer: 0
1st layer: 1st layer: 65

2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 2nd layer: 65
1st layer: 1st layer: 0

2nd layer: 0
1st layer:
2nd layer: 190
1st layer:
3-layer 3rd layer: 3rd layer: 0
2nd layer: 1st and 2nd layers: 65
1st layer:
3rd layer: 0
2nd layer:
1st layer:
3rd layer: 2nd and 3rd layers: 65
2nd layer: 1st layer: 0
1st layer:

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l 6-color, W, CL
Layer Layer Printing UV-LED Unit Position
(mm)

Single layer 120

65
0
2-layer 2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 65
1st layer:
2nd layer: 0
1st layer:
2nd layer: 2nd layer: 0
1st layer: 1st layer: 65

2nd layer: 190

1st layer:
3-layer 3rd layer: 3rd layer: 0
2nd layer: 1st and 2nd layers: 65
1st layer:

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2.5 Test printing

Print the test pattern to make sure that there are no ink discharge problems such as clogged nozzle (blurred
print or missing nozzles).

Examples of Plotting Failure

Discharge failure of the head (head nozzle) due to dust is a typical example of plotting failure.
Periodically check the condition of the nozzle before output or during output to avoid using it in defective
state.
The condition of the nozzle can be checked by [TEST PRINT] of this machine.
"Test printing"(P. 64)

Deflection Nozzle clogging

Ink dropping Satellite

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Relation between the head layout and the test patterns

The following figure shows the relation between head layout and the positions of the printed test pattern.

Head 1

Head 2

2
Head 3

● 4C + 4SP

Head 1 Head 2
pattern pattern

Head 3
pattern

● 6C + 4SP

Head 1 Head 2
pattern pattern

Head 3
pattern

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Taking a Test Print

Print the test pattern to make sure that there are no ink discharge problems such as clogged nozzle (blurred
print or missing nozzles).

The test pattern alignment direction can be selected for each test printing from the following two types.
Select the direction suitable for your printing job.

Media
Feed direction

: when "FEED DIR." is set

: when "SCAN DIR." is set

Before running the test print, confirm that:

• The media is set up
"Setting up the Media"(P. 57)
• The point of origin is set up
"Changing the Point of Origin"(P. 74)
• The head gap is adjusted
"HEAD GAP Value"(P. 79)

1 Press the [TEST] key in LOCAL.

• Press the key to change the test pattern alignment direction.

TEST PRINT
(FEED DIR.) [ENT] Head 2

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

3 Press the key to select "ON" or "OFF" for [NOZZLE RECOVERY].

• ON:
Print the pattern upon performing nozzle recovery of the missing nozzles that have been
registered in [NOZZLE RECOVERY] under MAINTENANCE function with the good nozzles
• OFF:
Print the pattern without NOZZLE RECOVERY even if there are problems such as missing nozzles

TEST PRINT
NOZZLE RECOVERY : ON

• If the MAINTENANCE function [NOZZLE RECOVERY] is not registered or if the [NOZZLE

RECOVERY] [CONFIRM MENU] is turned "OFF", the operations in this step cannot be
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4 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Start the test print.

**PRINT**
PLEASE WAIT

• Once the printing is completed, the display returns to the Step 1.

TEST PRINT
(FEED DIR.) [ENT]

5 Check the print results.

• Under normal circumstances, the operations end here.
• In the case of abnormality, perform head cleaning.
"Head Cleaning"(P. 68)

Nozzle is dirty. Nozzle is clogged.

Normal pattern Abnormal pattern

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2.6 Head Cleaning

Check the printed test pattern results and perform cleaning depending on the symptoms.
Head cleaning can be done in three ways. Use them based on the pattern print results.

1 Press the [CLEANING] key in LOCAL mode.

CLEANING
SOFT [ENT]

2 Press to select a cleaning type.

• SOFT:
When lines are bent or missing
• NORMAL:
When one or more lines are missing or are composed of mixed colors
• HARD:
When poor image quality cannot be corrected even if cleaning is performed in NORMAL or SOFT
mode

CLEANING
NORMAL [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SELECT HEAD
:123

4 Press to select the head for cleaning.

• Available settings:
1 2 3 (all the heads)
1 _ _ (head 1)
_ 2 _(head 2)
_ _ 3 (head 3)

SELECT HEAD
:1__

Head1 Head2

Rear side Head3

of this
machine

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

**CLEANING**
PLEASE WAIT

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6 Run the test print again and check the print results.
• Repeat the cleaning and test printing until the print results are normal.

l If the image quality does not improve even after head cleaning
• Clean the wiper and ink cap.
"Cleaning wiper and cap"(P. 122)
• Perform the nozzle recovery settings.
"When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved"(P. 136)

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2.7 Printing the Data

Starting a Printing Operation

1 Set the media.

• "Setting up the Media"(P. 57)
(1) Open or close the suction valve according to the media size.
(2) Press the [VACUUM] key to turn on the VACUUM lamp and adsorb the media.

illustration:
JFX200-2513EX

2 Press the [REMOTE] key in LOCAL.

• The screen changes to REMOTE mode and data can be received from the PC.

3 Send the data to be printed from the PC to the printer.

• View the printing conditions.
• For how to send the data, read the instruction manual of the output software.
Presence of MAPS settings

Nozzle recovery settings

Resolution: 600 x 900

DPI
䢸䢲䢲䢢䣺䢢䢻䢲䢲䢢䢢䢱䣔䢢䢱䣏䣒䢴
䢸䢢䢱䣄䣦䢢䢱䣐䣦䢢䢱䣺䢴䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䣺䣺䢰䣺䢢䣯䣯

HEAD GAP value

Scanning speed
x1: Standard speed
x2: Double speed

Data type
VD: Variable data
ND: Normal data
Scan direction
Ud: Unidirectional
Bd: Bidirectional
Number of
passes

4 Remove the media after the completion of printing.

(1) Move the Y-bar outside the table.

"Moving the Y-Bar"(P. 71)
(2) Press the [VACUUM] key to turn off suction.
(3) Take out the media.

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• The media may get lifted and the print may get aborted due to the heat generated by the LED
UV during printing.
Reset the new media and start printing.

Aborting a Printing Operation

To stop printing halfway through, perform the following operations:

1 Press the [REMOTE] key while printing.

• The printing operation stops.
• Stop any data transfer from the PC by interrupting the process from the PC.
• If you press the [REMOTE] key again, the printing operation restarts from the point at which the
printing operation was aborted.

<LOCAL>
DATA REMAIN

Deleting the Received Data (Data Clear)

If you want to stop printing, delete the already received data.

1 Press the [DATA CLEAR] key in LOCAL.

DATA CLEAR 2
[ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Deletes the received data and returns to LOCAL mode.

**DATA CLEAR**

Moving the Y-Bar

The Y-bar can be moved to check the print results or to perform similar operations.
Set the Y-bar retracting position (VIEW position) in advance.

Setting the VIEW Position

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

VIEW
MOVE START <ent>

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3 Press the key.

VIEW
SET VIEW POS

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

SET VIEW POS

= **** mm

5 By pressing the keys, set the position to which the Y-bar is to be moved.
• key: The Y-bar moves to the backside of the table with the point of origin in the center.
• key: The Y-bar moves to the front side of the table with the point of origin in the center.

SET VIEW POS

= 500 mm

6 Press the [ENTER] key.

• The value is set and the display returns to Step 2.

** MOVING NOW **
PLEASE WAIT

Moving the Y-bar to VIEW position

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

VIEW
MOVE START <ent>

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Y-bar moves.

** MOVING NOW **
PLEASE WAIT

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This chapter
This chapter explains the operation procedures and various settings for convenient use of
this machine.

Changing the Point of Origin ...........................74 Ionizer Settings.................................................93

Using JOG Keys to Change the Print Origin AUTO CLEANING Settings ..............................94
................................................................... 74
Using FUNCTION menu to Change the Print Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency....96
Origin.......................................................... 75 Other Settings ..................................................97
Registering the Media Thickness ....................76 Machine Settings..............................................98
Registering the Media Thickness Manually 76 AUTO Power-off Settings.............................99
Registering the Media Thickness with the Time Settings ...............................................99
[UP] and [DOWN] Keys.............................. 76 Unit Settings...............................................100
Automatic Checking of the Media Thickness Key Buzzer Settings...................................101
................................................................... 77 Language Settings .....................................102
HEAD GAP Value............................................79 Network Settings ........................................103
Registering the Head Gap Value ............... 79 External Stop I/F ........................................104
Checking the Head Gap Value................... 80 Nozzle Check Menu .......................................106
List of Functions ..............................................81 Nozzle Check Menu List ............................106
Printing Nozzle Check Flow .......................106
Adjusting the Bidirectional Print Drop Position 82 Print Operations During "Nozzle Missing"
Correcting the Drop Position ...................... 82 Judgment and Error Occurrence................107
Setting LOGICAL SEEK ..................................84 Printing Nozzle Check Settings..................107
Setting UV LEVEL ...........................................86 Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings .................109
Judgment Condition Settings .....................109
Reducing Stripes Between Passes .................88
MAPS Function .......................................... 88 Resetting to Default Settings..........................111
Setting the MAPS2 function (4 color + special Confirming Machine Information ....................112
colored ink)................................................. 88 Checking Machine Usage Status...............112
WORK CHANGE Settings ...............................92 Checking Version Information....................113
Displaying other information ......................114
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3.1 Changing the Point of Origin

The factory setting of point of origin can be changed.
It can be changed in one of the two ways.

Changing with the JOG keys Changing from "ORIGIN" in the

[FUNCTION] menu

Media

Light pointer mark Table

New point of origin

Old point of origin

Setting the point of origin by using
JOG keys

Using JOG Keys to Change the Print Origin

1 Press in LOCAL.
• The screen changes to [ORIGIN SETUP].
• A red "● ( light pointer mark)" appears on the table or media.

ORIGIN SETUP
0.0

2 Press to move the light pointer mark.

• Move the light pointer mark to the position set as the new origin.

ORIGIN SETUP
500.0 600.0

Point of origin Point of origin

(front-back) (left-right)

3 Once the print origin has been determined, press the [ENTER] key.
• The origin has changed.

** ORIGIN **

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Using FUNCTION menu to Change the Print Origin

When setting an exact origin, set the X and Y coordinates of the origin from the FUNCTION menu.
When the origin is set by using this option, the set value becomes the point of origin (0.0).

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [ORIGIN SETUP]. Then press the [ENTER] key twice.
• The screen changes to the X-axis offset value setup screen.

ORIGIN SETUP 1300 mm

X OFFS: 1200 mm

3 Press to enter the numerical value.

• Set X-axis origin.

ORIGIN 1300 mm
X OFFS: 1290 mm

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

ORIGIN
SELECT: X OFFSET

5 Press to select the [Y offset], and press the [ENTER] key.

ORIGIN
SELECT: Y OFFSET

6 Press to enter the numerical value. 3

• Set Y-axis origin.

ORIGIN 2500 mm
Y OFFSET: 2090 mm

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

ORIGIN
SELECT: Y OFFSET

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• The set origin is not cleared even when the power is turned off.

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3.2 Registering the Media Thickness

Register the thickness of the media to be set.
You can register the thickness in the following three methods.
• Registering the thickness manually
• Selecting with [UP] [DOWN] keys
• Checking the thickness automatically

Registering the Media Thickness Manually

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT].

FUNCTION
HEAD HEIGHT [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key twice.

MEDIA THICKNESS
2.5mm

4 Press to enter the media thickness (0.0 to 50.0 mm).

MEDIA THICKNESS
10.5mm

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

FUNCTION
HEAD HEIGHT [ENT]

6 Press the [END] key to end the operation.

Registering the Media Thickness with the [UP] and [DOWN] Keys

1 Press the [UP] key or [DOWN] key.

ORIGIN SETUP
Z HEIGHT = 45.0

2 Press the [UP] key or [DOWN] key to adjust the value of thickness.

ORIGIN SETUP
Z HEIGHT = 50.0

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3 Press the [ENTER] key.

ORIGIN SETUP ORIGIN SETUP

HEAD GAP = 1.2 MEDIA THICKNESS = *.* mm

Automatic Checking of the Media Thickness

Media thickness is automatically checked by the gap pin located at the center of the carriage.

1 Set the media.

• Be sure to set the media within the print range. If automatic thickness check is conducted
without inserting the media, the print heads may get damaged.

2 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

3 Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT].

FUNCTION
HEAD HEIGHT [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

HEAD HEIGHT
MEDIA THICKNESS [ENT]

5 Press to select the [THICKNESS CHECK].

HEAD HEIGHT
THICKNESS CHECK [ENT]
3
6 Press the [ENTER] key.
• To prepare the machine for the thickness check, the Y-bar is raised to the highest point.
• The carriage moves inside the print area.

** MOVING NOW ** THICKNESS CHECK

PLEASE WAIT CHECK START

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

• The media thickness is checked automatically.
• The checked thickness is displayed.
• The carriage returns to the retracted position, and the display returns to Step 5.

THICKNESS CHECK THICKNESS CHECK ** MOVING NOW **

** CHECKING ** 3.0 mm PLEASE WAIT

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.3 HEAD GAP Value

Set the head gap (height from media to head nozzle surface).
When the head is to be moved onto the table for operations such as printing or maintenance, upon moving, it
will maintain the head gap at the pre-set value.
The upper limit of head gap varies depending on the thickness of the media.
Available settings: [1.2 mm to 3.0 mm] (per 0.1 mm/default: 1.5 mm)

Registering the Head Gap Value

Perform the following operations when you want to register the currently set head gap value.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT].

FUNCTION
HEAD HEIGHT [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

HEAD HEIGHT
MEDIA THICKNESS [ENT]

4 Press to select the [HEAD GAP].

SETUP
HEAD GAP [ENT]
3
5 Press the [ENTER] key.

HEAD GAP
= 2.0 mm

6 Press to set the head gap value.

• Available settings: 1.2 to 3.0 mm

HEAD GAP
= 3.0 mm

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
HEAD GAP [ENT]

8 To end the operation, press the [ENTER] key several times.

• An incorrect head gap value may deteriorate the print quality, due to large drops of ink
dropped on the media in some cases or other such issues.

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Checking the Head Gap Value

Perform the following operations when you want to check the currently set head gap value.

1 Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL.

2 Press the [ENTER] key several times to display [HEAD GAP].

• The currently set head gap value is displayed.

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3.4 List of Functions

This section outlines the various functions and describes their settings.

About default "HOST" function

• The value specified in the RIP software runs this function. When a value other than "HOST" is
specified, the specified value is used instead of waiting for instructions from the RIP software.
• Note that some functions may not be available depending on the RIP software used. In such
cases, the value "When there are no instructions from RIP".
• For how to specify values in the RIP software, see the RIP software guide.

Function name Available If there is no Outline

*1 instruction
settings
*2
from RIP

DROP.POScorrect -40.0 to 0.0 to - Adjusts the dot position in

"Correcting the Drop Position"(P. 82) 40.0 reversible printing.
LOGICAL SEEK HOST/ON/ ON Sets the scan movable area
"Setting LOGICAL SEEK"(P. 84) OFF during printing.
INK LAYERS HOST/1 to 9 1 Sets the number of layers in
"Other Settings"(P. 97) which ink is to be applied.
UV LEVEL HOST/ MANUAL Specifies the UV irradiation
"Setting UV LEVEL"(P. 86) MANUAL pattern during printing.
REFRESH HOST/Lv.0 Lv.3 Refreshes the ink heads
"Other Settings"(P. 97) (long refresh during printing.
interval) to 3
(short refresh
interval)
MAPS OFF/MAPS2 ——— Performs settings to reduce
"MAPS Function"(P. 88) stripes between the passes.
MAPS2 AUTO -
MANUAL PATTERN (1
to 7/AUTO)
-
3
SMOOTHING
LV. (AUTO/5
to 100%)
WORK CHANGE HOST/ON/ - Sets the operations to
"WORK CHANGE Settings"(P. 92) OFF complete the printing.
IONIZER ON/OFF - Sets an optional IONIZER.
"Ionizer Settings"(P. 93)
AUTO OFF/PAGE - Sets up automatic head
CLEANING cleaning to be performed
PAGE INTERVAL 1 to 3 to 1000 -
"AUTO before or during printing.
CLEANING TYPE NORMAL/ -
Settings"(P. 94) SOFT/HARD
INTERVAL WIPING ON/OFF - Sets up the wiping operation
"Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning performed during printing.
Frequency"(P. 96)
*1. It is set to the underlined value at the time of purchase.
*2. This is the value used for printing when the value set in the machine is to be prioritized or if no value is set
in the RIP software (host), even if the type registration of this machine is set to "HOST".

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3.5 Adjusting the Bidirectional Print Drop

Position
If you change the printing conditions (such as media thickness and head height), do the following to correct
the ink drop position for bidirectional printing (Bi) to acquire the proper printing results:

Correcting the Drop Position

1 Set the media and set the print origin.

• "Setting up the Media"(P. 57)

2 In LOCAL, press the [ADJUST] key twice.

DROP.POScorrect
[ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

DROP.POScorrect
: Y300 dpi

4 Press to select the resolution.

• Available settings: Y300dpi/Y600dpi/Y1200dpi
• Make the correction for all the resolutions.

DROP.POScorrect
: Y600 dpi

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

DROP.POScorrect
PRINT START [ENT]

6 Press the [ENTER] key to start pattern print.

• The test pattern is printed. (They are called pattern 1, 2, 3... in the order in which they were
printed)

**PRINT**
PLEASE WAIT

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7 Press to correct the drop position from pattern 1 onwards.

• Corrected value: -40.0 to 40.0

PATTERN 1
= 0.0

• The position at which the outward feed line and the return feed line become one straight line is the
correction value.
• If the compensation value is not between -40.0 and 40.0, adjust the height of the printing heads
and then re-perform the operations from Step 2 onwards.

Output direction

The outward feed line and the return feed line of

the fourth pattern from 0 position in the positive
direction form a straight line.
Hence, in this case the drop position correction
value is 4.0.

8 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Displays the next pattern input.
• Repeat Step 7.

9 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

Drop position correction without using the [ADJUST] key

The drop position can be corrected by using the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL even without pressing the
[ADJUST] key.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

3
2 Press , select [SETUP] and press the [ENTER] key.

3 Press to select [DROP.POScorrect], and press the [ENTER] key.

• The operation is same as that when [ADJUST] key is pressed in LOCAL.

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3.6 Setting LOGICAL SEEK

The head operations differ depending on the LOGICAL SEEK settings.

• LOGICAL SEEK settings cannot be specified in RasterLink. When the machine setting is
"HOST" the printing operation is performed considering that the LOGICAL SEEK is "ON".

Machine width Media

Head movement when

LOGICAL SEEK is
"OFF"

Unidirectional print Bidirectional print

Head movement
when LOGICAL SEEK
is "ON"

Unidirectional print Bidirectional print

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP].

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

4 Press to select [LOGICAL SEEK].

SETUP
LOGICAL SEEK [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

LOGICAL SEEK
: HOST

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6 Press to select the value to be set.

• Available settings: HOST/ON/OFF

LOGICAL SEEK
: ON

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
LOGICAL SEEK [ENT]

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.7 Setting UV LEVEL

Set the UV LED irradiation pattern to be used and illumination intensity to be maintained during printing.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP], and press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

3 Press to select [UV LEVEL].

SETUP
UV LEVEL [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

UV LEVEL
: HOST

5 Press to select the value to be set.

UV LEVEL
: MANUAL

• HOST:
If this value is set, then both the UV irradiation pattern and UV illumination intensity specified in the
application are used for irradiation.
• MANUAL:
If this value is set, then both the specified pattern and the UV illumination intensity are used for
irradiation.

6 Press the [ENTER] key.

• If you have selected "HOST" in Step 5, then proceed to Step 7. However, if you have selected
"MANUAL" in Step 5, then proceed to Step 8.

7 Press to adjust the illumination intensity (amount of light), and press the [ENTER] key.

UV LEVEL
LIGHT ADJUST 0%

8 Press to select the ink type to be set, and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings:
Color/White/ClearInk

UV LEVEL
: Colored

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9 Press to select the scanning direction, and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings: Bi (bidirectional)/Uni (unidirectional)

UV LEVEL
: Bi

10 Press to select the printing pattern, and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings:
PATTERN 1, 2, and onwards/NO PRINT
• If you select "NO PRINT" then the UV lamp lights without printing anything, even if print data is
sent.

UV LEVEL
: PATTERN 1

11 Press to select the irradiation level, and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings:
Level 0 to 15 (the higher the number, the more is the irradiation intensity.)

UV LEVEL
LEVEL: 10

12 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.8 Reducing Stripes Between Passes

MAPS Function
If the feed lines do not disappear even after performing media feed correction, use the MAPS (Mimaki
Advanced PassSystem) function to disperse the pass boundary to make the feed lines less visible.
With this machine, you can use the MAPS2 function.

• When MAPS function is enabled, the hues may be different compared to when it is disabled.
Hence, confirm the desired effects before using these functions.
• It may not be possible to acquire the effect of the MAPS function depending on the images to be
printed. Hence, confirm the desired effects before using these functions.
• When printing with the 4 + 4SP ink set with the minimum number of passes, the MAPS function
of special color is disabled.

Setting the MAPS2 function (4 color + special colored ink)

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key four times in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

3 Press to select [MAPS].

SETUP
MAPS [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

MAPS
: OFF

5 Press to select [MAPS2], and press the [ENTER] key.

• Available settings: MAPS2, OFF
• If you have selected "OFF", then proceed to Step 19.

MAPS 2
: AUTO

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6 Press to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL".

• AUTO:
Settings are performed automatically according to the printing conditions.
• MANUAL:
Settings can be adjusted manually.

MAPS 2
: MANUAL

• If the feed stripes and uniformity of density are not improved by AUTO settings, adjust
using MANUAL settings.

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

• If you have selected "AUTO" in Step 6, then proceed to Step 19.
• If you have selected "MANUAL" in Step 6, then proceed to Step 8.

COLOR >
PATTERN: 1

8 Press to set [COLOR].

• AUTO:
Patterns are set automatically depending on the printing conditions.
• PATTERN 1 to 5:
The pattern that you select is printed.

COLOR >
PATTERN: AUTO

9 Press the [ENTER] key.

• A screen for setting [SMOOTHING LV.] is displayed.

COLOR
SMOOTHING LV.: AUTO
>
3
10 Press to set the [SMOOTHING LV.].
• AUTO:
Smoothing level is set automatically according to the printing conditions.
• 5 to 100%:
The effects of MAPS2 grow stronger when the value is increased and weaker when it is
decreased.

COLOR >
SMOOTHING LV.: 50%

11 Press .
• A screen for setting [SPOT] is displayed.

< SPOT >

PATTERN: AUTO

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12 Press to set the [SPOT].

• AUTO:
Patterns are set automatically depending on the printing conditions.
• PATTERN 1 to 7/AUTO:
The pattern that you select is printed.

< SPOT >

PATTERN: 1

13 Press the [ENTER] key.

• A screen for setting [SMOOTHING LV.] is displayed.

< SPOT >

SMOOTHING LV.: AUTO

14 Press to set the [SMOOTHING LV.].

• AUTO:
Smoothing level is set automatically according to the printing conditions.
• 5 to 100%:
The effects of MAPS2 grow stronger when the value is increased and weaker when it is
decreased.

< SPOT >

SMOOTHING LV.: 50%

15 Press the [END] key, and then press .

• A screen for setting [CLEAR] is displayed.

< CLEAR
PATTERN: AUTO

16 Press to set [CLEAR].

• AUTO:
Patterns are set automatically depending on the printing conditions.
• PATTERN 1 to 7:
The pattern that you select is printed.

< CLEAR
PATTERN: 1

17 Press the [ENTER] key.

• A screen for setting [TYPE/LV.] is displayed.

< CLEAR
TYPE/LV.: AUTO

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18 Press to set the [TYPE/LV.].

• TYPE1 10 to 100%:
Set a value according to the printing conditions.
• TYPE2 10 to 100%:
Set a value according to the printing conditions.

< CLEAR
TYPE/LV.: AUTO

• The effects of MAPS2 differ depending on the images to be printed. Change print
patterns, and check the effects in advance before using the MAPS2 function.

19 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
MAPS [ENT]

20 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.9 WORK CHANGE Settings

Set whether to return to LOCAL mode or keep the REMOTE mode after online plotting is complete.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP].

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

4 Press to select [WORK CHANGE].

SETUP
WORK CHANGE [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

WORK CHANGE
: OFF

6 Press to select the value to be set.

• OFF:
REMOTE mode is maintained after online plotting (When the next drawing data is received, it will
be overwritten.)
• ON:
Y-bar is retracted after online plotting and the machine returns to LOCAL mode.
• HOST:
If you specify the "Print Count" to two or more on the RasterLink7 screen, the Y-bar is retracted
after each print is completed and the machine returns to LOCAL mode.

WORK CHANGE
: ON

• The position where the Y-bar is retracted is the position set with "Setting the VIEW
Position"(P. 71).

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
WORK CHANGE [ENT]

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.10 Ionizer Settings

Set the operations when the optional ionizer is installed.

• These settings are not displayed if the optional ionizer is not installed. If this setting is not
displayed even though the ionizer is installed, contact your local distributor, or our sales office or
call center.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP].

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

4 Press to select [IONIZER].

SETUP
IONIZER [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

IONIZER
: ON

6 Press to select the value to be set.

3
• ON: For normal printing, the ionizer is turned on before printing starts and stays on during printing
to remove static electricity. For reverse printing, static electricity is removed before printing. The
ionizer power is turned on when shifting to [VIEW].
• OFF: Static electricity is not removed.

IONIZER
: OFF

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
IONIZER [ENT]

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.11 AUTO CLEANING Settings

You can set this function so that it counts the number of printed files or printed length after printing is
complete, performs cleaning automatically if required.
The machine can deliver stable output if its heads are always kept clean.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP].

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

4 Press to select [AUTO CLEANING].

SETUP
AUTO CLEANING [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

AUTO CLEANING
: OFF

6 Press to select [AUTO CLEANING] type.

• Select "PAGE" in [AUTO CLEANING]. Once the set number of prints is complete, the head nozzle
is cleaned automatically before the next print starts.
• If you do not want to set [AUTO CLEANING], select "OFF" and proceed to Step 11.

AUTO CLEANING
: PAGE

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

8 Press to select cleaning interval.

• Available settings: 1 to 1000 pages

INTERVAL
= 1 page

9 Press the [ENTER] key.

TYPE
: SOFT

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10 Press to set a cleaning type.

• Available settings: NORMAL/SOFT/HARD

TYPE
: NORMAL

11 Press the [ENTER] key.

12 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.
• Depending on the state of the head, there are cases in which the print defects are not
corrected even after running this function. In this case, contact your local distributor, or our
sales office or call center.

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3.12 Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning

Frequency
This function automatically cleans the nozzle face of the head and removes the ink droplets clinging to the
nozzle face before or during printing.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP].

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

4 Press and select [INTERVAL WIPING].

SETUP
INTERVAL WIPING [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
INTERVAL WIPING [ENT]

6 Press to select the type of interval wiping.

• When you select "PAGE" in [INTERVAL WIPING], once the set number of prints is complete, the
head nozzle is cleaned automatically before the next print starts.
• When you select "TIME" in [INTERVAL WIPING], the head nozzle is cleaned automatically once
the print time exceeds the set time.
• If you do not want to set [INTERVAL WIPING], select "OFF" and proceed to Step 9.

INTERVAL WIPING
: PAGE

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

8 Press to set wiping interval.

• Available settings (PAGE): 1 to 100 pages
• Available settings (TIME): 3 to 50 min

INTERVAL
= 1 page

9 Press the [ENTER] key.

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3.13 Other Settings

Change the settings according to the method of usage.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [SETUP].

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP
DROP.POScorrect [ENT]

4 Press to select the item you want to set.

• See "List of Functions"(P. 81) when selecting.

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

6 Press to select the value to be set.

• See "List of Functions"(P. 81) when selecting.

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• The set value is retained even when the power is turned off.
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3.14 Machine Settings

These are various settings to help you use this machine comfortably.
The following settings can be configured for the machine.

Item Set value Details

AUTO Power-off NONE/10 to 30 If are no operations or a set time, the

"AUTO Power-off Settings"(P. 99) to 600 min power turns off automatically.
TIME +4 h to -20 h Sets the current date and time.
"Time Settings"(P. 99) (Japan time)
UNIT TEMP. °C (Celsius)/°F Sets the display unit for temperature.
"Unit (Fahrenheit)
Settings"(P. 100)
LENGTH mm/inch Sets the display units for length and
area.
KEY BUZZER ON/OFF Sets the buzzer sound for when a key
"Key Buzzer Settings"(P. 101) is pressed.
LANGUAGE English Changes the display language.
"Language Settings"(P. 102) ニホンゴ
Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano
Português
NETWORK Configures the network.
"Network
Check IP ADDRESS Displays the IP address the machine is currently using.
Settings"(P. 103)
Check MAC ADDRESS Displays the MAC address the machine is currently
using.
DHCP ON/OFF If set to "ON", an IP address received
from the DHCP server is used.
AutoIP ON/OFF If set to "ON", the IP address to be
used is set according to the AutoIP
protocol. However, if DHCP is ON,
DHCP takes priority.
*1 Set the IP address used by this machine.
IP ADDRESS
*1 Sets the default gateway to be used.
DEFAULT GATEWAY
*1 Sets the DNS address used by this machine.
DNS ADDRESS
*1 Sets the sub net mask to be used.
SUB NET MASK
External Stop I/F ON/OFF If you change the External Stop I/F in
"External Stop I/F"(P. 104) REMOTE mode, a warning is
displayed, and the machine will switch
to LOCAL mode.
RESET - Returns all setting items to default
"Resetting to Default Settings"(P. 111) values.
*1. Settable only when [DHCP] and [AutoIP] are both off

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AUTO Power-off Settings

If are no operations or a set time, the power turns off automatically.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key twice.

AUTO Power-off
= 30min

4 Press to set the time when you want the power to turn off.
• Available settings: None, 10 to 600 min

AUTO Power-off
= 60min

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

6 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• In the AUTO Power-off state, the power turns on when data is received from the
computer, but printing does not start automatically. 3
Time Settings
You can set the time (time difference) according to the country in which the machine is used.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

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4 Press to select [TIME].

MACHINE SETUP
TIME [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

TIME
2018.10.05 21:30:00

6 Press to enter time.

• Selecting Year/Month/Day/Time: Select using .
• Inputting Year/Month/Day/Time: Input using .

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

• The entered time is displayed.

TIME
2018.10.05 15:30:00

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• Time can be set from -20 to +4 hours.

Unit Settings
You can set the units to be used for this machine.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

4 Press to select [UNIT].

MACHINE SETUP
UNIT [ENT]

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5 Press the [ENTER] key.

TEMP.
: °C [ENT]

6 Press to select a unit for temperature.

• Available settings: °C/°F

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

LENGTH
: mm

8 Press to select a unit for length.

• Available settings: mm/inch

9 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
UNIT [ENT]

10 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

Key Buzzer Settings
You can turn off the buzzer that sounds when you press a key.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]
3
2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

4 Press to select [KEY BUZZER].

MACHINE SETUP
KEY BUZZER [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

KEY BUZZER
: ON

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6 Press to select "ON" or "OFF".

KEY BUZZER
: OFF

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
KEY BUZZER [ENT]

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• Even if the key buzzer is turned "OFF" the buzzer sounds for errors/warnings/completed
operations cannot be turned off.

Language Settings
You can change the display language.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

4 Press to select [LANGUAGE].

MACHINE SETUP
LANGUAGE [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

LANGUAGE
: English

6 Press to select a language.

• Select from:
ニホンゴ/English/Deutsch/Français/Español/Italiano/Português

LANGUAGE
: ニホンゴ

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7 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
LANGUAGE [ENT]

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

Network Settings

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [NETWORK] and press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
NETWORK [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

• [Check IP ADDR.] is selected.
• This displays the IP address the machine is currently using.
• After checking, press the [ENTER] key.

NETWORK
Check IP ADDR.

• After connecting to the network, it takes time for the IP address to be confirmed. If the IP
address is not set, [0.0.0.0] is displayed.

4 Press , and press the [ENTER] key.

3
• [Check MAC ADDR.] is selected.
• This displays the MAC address the machine is currently using.
• After checking, press the [ENTER] key.

NETWORK
Check MAC ADDR.

5 Press , and press the [ENTER] key.

• [DHCP] is selected.

NETWORK
DHCP

6 Press to select "ON" or "OFF", and press the [ENTER] key.

DHCP
= ON

• Available settings: ON/OFF

• If set to "ON", an IP address received from the DHCP server is used.

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7 Press , and press the [ENTER] key.

• [AutoIP] is selected.

NETWORK
AutoIP

8 Press to select a setting, and press the [ENTER] key.

• Available settings: ON/OFF
• If set to "ON", the IP address to be used is set according to the AutoIP protocol. However, if DHCP
is "ON", DHCP takes priority.

AutoIP
= ON

9 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• To reflect the new network settings, turn the power off and back on.

External Stop I/F

In this machine, you can connect External Stop I/F to the I/F in the figure below (SMP-02V-BC).

External Stop I/F

(SMP-02V-BC)

Printer side Area sensor or the like

External Stop I/F

Control circuit board
b-contact

• Arrange for a connector (SMR-02V-B).

External Stop I/F specifications: b-contact (Normal Close)

• Never connect the power source of External Stop I/F anywhere except the sensor line.

External Stop I/F Settings

You can set the operation for when a stop sensor is connected to the External Stop I/F.

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1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

4 Press to select [EXE I/F].

MACHINE SETUP
EXE I/F [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

EXE I/F
: OFF

6 Press to select "ON" or "OFF".

• ON: Use External Stop I/F.
• OFF: Do not use External Stop I/F.

EXE I/F
: ON

7 Press the [ENTER] key. 3

MACHINE SETUP
EXE I/F [ENT]

8 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• If you change the External Stop I/F in REMOTE mode, the following warning is displayed,
and the machine will switch to LOCAL mode.
ERROR 513
SENSE OBSTRUCTION

• If an obstacle is detected, a warning is displayed, and the machine does not switch to
REMOTE mode.
• The printing operation using the built-in pattern (Nozzle check, drop position correction)
will continue regardless of the state of External Stop I/F.
• In LOCAL mode, External Stop I/F detection is always "OFF".
• If you do not know whether the sensor you are using is compatible with the I/F, consult our
support team.

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3.15 Nozzle Check Menu

This configures the operations related to Nozzle Missing check function.

Nozzle Check Menu List

Item Set value Details

Printing Check ON/OFF Set this to on if you want to

"Printing Nozzle Check Settings"(P. 107) perform nozzle check when
starting online printing.
(ON) CHECK INTERVAL FILE 1 to 30 to 100 Checks the nozzle periodically
files after a set length.
LENGTH 0.1 to 30 to 50.0 Checks the nozzle periodically
m *1
after a set number of files.
CONTINUATION PRINT ON/OFF
ACTION CLEANING NORMAL/HARD/ Set the type of cleaning to perform
SOFT during the recovery operation.
RETRY COUNT 0 to 3 times Retries the operation a set
number of times.
AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY ON/OFF Set this to automatically perform
"Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings"(P. 109) nozzle recovery.
Judgment Condition C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, 1 to 64 Sets how many nozzles for each
"Judgment Condition W, Cl, Pr color must be detected as missing
Settings"(P. 109) to judge "Nozzle Missing". (16
2
nozzles in each nozzle line)*
*1. If in the middle of the printing process, the machine reaches the set length, the nozzle is checked at the
beginning of the next print.
*2. Nozzle recovery may not be applicable depending on the print conditions.

Printing Nozzle Check Flow

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

• This is enabled when "Printing Nozzle Check" is set to "ON".

• RETRY and AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY are set only when this setting is enabled.

1. Nozzle check → judgment

Detects missing nozzles.

2. Action → nozzle check → judgment

If more missing nozzles than the "Judgment Condition" are detected after the nozzle check, perform cleaning
and run the nozzle check again.

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3. Retry → judgment

If more missing nozzles than the "Judgment Condition" are detected after the recovery operation, the
recovery operation is re-run.
– This applies if the "RETRY COUNT" is set to 1 or more.

4. Auto nozzle recovery → judgment

If more missing nozzles than the "Judgment Condition" are still detected in the last judgment, it is judged that
printing cannot continue, and printing stops.
– This applies when "AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY" is set to "ON".

5. Nozzle missing judgment

Finally, if more missing nozzles than the "Judgment Condition" are still detected, it is judged that printing
cannot continue, and printing stops.

Print Operations During "Nozzle Missing" Judgment and Error

Occurrence
• Printing stops if "Nozzle Missing" is judged.
– Printing stops.
• When an error occurs during nozzle check
– Printing stops and [Printing Nozzle Check] is automatically set to "OFF". After recovering from the
error, re-configure "Printing Nozzle Check".

Printing Nozzle Check Settings 3

Set this to "on if you want to perform nozzle check when starting online printing.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [NOZZLE CHECK].

FUNCTION
NOZZLE CHECK [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

NOZZLE CHECK
: Printing Check

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4 Press to select "ON" and press the [ENTER] key.

• Available settings: ON/OFF
• Select "OFF" to disable Printing Nozzle Check.

Printing Check
= ON

5 Press the [ENTER] key, and select [CHECK INTERVAL].

Printing Check
：Check Interval

6 Press to select the setting item and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings: LENGTH/FILE
• LENGTH:
The nozzle is checked once a certain set length has been printed.
• FILE:
The nozzle is checked once a certain number of files have been printed.

SETUP
= FILE

7 Press to select the setting value and press the [ENTER] key.
• LENGTH: 0.1 to 50.0
• FILE: 1 to 100

INTERVAL
= 30

8 Press to select [CONTINUATION PRINT], and press the [ENTER] key.

• The [CONTINUATION PRINT] setting screen is displayed.

Printing Check
：CONTINUATION PRINT

9 Press to select "CONTINUE" or "STOP", and press the [ENTER] key.

• Available settings: CONTINUE/ STOP

CONTINUATION PRINT
= CONTINUE

10 Press to select "ACTION" and press the [ENTER] key.

Printing Check
: ACTION

11 Press to select the setting value and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings: NORMAL/HARD/SOFT

CLEANING
= SOFT

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12 Press to select the setting value and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings: 0 to 3

RETRY COUNT
= 1

13 Press the [END] key to end the operation.

Auto Nozzle Recovery Settings

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [NOZZLE CHECK].

FUNCTION
NOZZLE CHECK [ENT]

3 Press to select [AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY].

NOZZLE CHECK
: AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY

4 Press to select "ON" and press the [ENTER] key.

• Available settings: ON/OFF
• Select "OFF" to disable AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY.

AUTO NOZZLE RECOVERY

= ON 3
5 Press the [END] key to end the operation.

Judgment Condition Settings

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [NOZZLE CHECK].

FUNCTION
NOZZLE CHECK [ENT]

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3 Press to select [Judgment Condition].

NOZZLE CHECK
: Judgment Condition

4 Press to select the setting value and press the [ENTER] key.
• Available settings: 1 to 64
• Each time you press the [ENTER] key, the target color changes.

C
= 1

• The displayed color differs according to the ink set.

5 Press the [END] key to end the operation.

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3.16 Resetting to Default Settings

The details set in [SETUP] [MAINTENANCE] and [MACHINE SETUP] are returned to factory default
settings.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [MACHINE SETUP].

FUNCTION
MACHINE SETUP [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MACHINE SETUP
AUTO Power-off [ENT]

4 Press to select [RESET].

MACHINE SETUP
RESET [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

RESET ALL SETTING

ARE YOU SURE? [ENT]

6 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Initializes settings.

RESET
3
EXECUTE [ENT]

7 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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3.17 Confirming Machine Information

You can check the information of this machine.
The following items can be checked as the machine information.

Item Details

USAGE WIPING This displays the usage status of the

"Checking Machine Usage machine.
PRINT LENGTH
Status"(P. 112)
PRINT AREA
USE TIME
WASTE INK TANK
UV LAMP
VERSION This displays the firmware version of the
"Checking Version Information"(P. 113) machine.

Checking Machine Usage Status

You can check the machine information such as wiping information and the length printed with this machine.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [INFORMATION].

FUNCTION
INFORMATION [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

INFORMATION
USAGE [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Wiping information is displayed.
• Each time you press the [ENTER] key, subsequent information is displayed in order.

WIPING
= 0

WIPING Displays wiping information WIPING

= 0

PRINT LENGTH Displays the printed length up to this point PRINT LENGTH
= 0m

PRINT AREA Displays the printed area up to this point PRINT AREA
= 0m 2

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WASTE INK TANK Displays how full the waste ink tank is WASTE INK TANK
= 0%

UV LAMP Displays the usage time of UV lamps 1 and 2 UV LAMP 1: LED A

= 0h

USE TIME Displays the total power on time USE TIME

= 0h

Checking Version Information

1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
VIEW [ENT]

2 Press to select [INFORMATION].

FUNCTION
INFORMATION [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

INFORMATION
USAGE [ENT]

4 Press to select [VERSION].

INFORMATION
VERSION [ENT]

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

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• When you select [ERROR HISTORY], the error history of the machine is displayed.
• When you select [VERSION], the version information of the machine is displayed.
• When you select [LIST], the setting details of the machine are printed.
• When you select [Ink REPL.Report], the history of the ink used is printed.

About Displayed Information

This section explains how to read the displayed information.

ERROR HISTORY Displays the date of occurrence [00000]

2018/07/19 22:13:00

Error details are displayed in ERROR 12a *****

HDC SPEED

Version Displays the version information such as F/W JFX200-2513EX V1.00

MRL-III V2.20

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Displaying other information

1 Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL.

***INK MMCCYYKK
REMAIN 99999999

2 Each time you press the [ENTER] key, subsequent details are displayed in order.
• The following information is displayed.
• Remaining amount of ink

BTL. 1-C : Limit 25 / 11

REMAIN 48%

• INK SET

INK SET
CMWWYKPCL (PR-200)

• HEAD GAP

HEAD GAP
= 2.0 mm

• MEDIA THICKNESS

MEDIA THICKNESS
= 2.5 mm

• XY ORIGIN

ORIGIN
X=0 Y=430

• Serial No.

SERIAL NO.
: ********

• Version

JFX200-2513EX V1.00
MRL-III V2.20

• Main PCB Information

MAIN PCB EPL**

• LAN STATUS

LAN Status
No Connect

• NOZZLE CHECK

NOZZLE CHECK C
= 0

3 Press the [ENTER] key to return to LOCAL.

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Stopping the circulation/agitation operation while power is off

When white ink is used in the machine, start up the machine periodically to perform the circulation/agitation
operation to prevent the ink from settling. (during operation, the remaining time is indicated at the bottom of
the display)

Circulating Agitating
CIRCULATION AGITATION
0 : 09 : 40 0 : 12 : 35

If you want to cancel the circulation or agitation operation so as to use the machine, press the [END] key.
When you press the [END] key, a selection screen to continue/cancel the operations is displayed.

Circulating Agitating
CIRCULATION AGITATION
CONTINUE< >CANCEL CONTINUE< >CANCEL

• To continue the circulation/agitation operation:

Press (returns to the display during operations)
• To cancel the circulation/mixing operation:
Press (returns to the local screen after initializing operation)

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This chapter
This chapter explains the necessary items for comfortable use of this machine, such as
methods of daily maintenance and ink cartridge maintenance.

Daily maintenance .........................................118 Automatic Maintenance Function ...................151

Precautions for maintenance ................... 118 Setting the refresh intervals .......................151
Maintenance Liquid .................................. 118 Setting the Cleaning Interval......................152
Maintenance timing .................................. 119 Consumable Item Replacement .....................154
Maintenance of Machine Exterior............. 120 Replacing the wiper ...................................154
Table Maintenance................................... 120 Replacing Carriage Filters .........................155
MBIS maintenance................................... 121 Disposing the Waste Ink ............................156
LM guide cleaning .................................... 121 Replacing the waste ink tank before the
Ionizer Maintenance................................. 121 waste ink tank confirmation message is
Maintaining the Capping Station ...................122 displayed (1) ..............................................159
Cleaning wiper and cap............................ 122 Replacing the waste ink tank before the
Cleaning the NCU .................................... 128 waste ink tank confirmation message is
Station Area Cleaning .............................. 129 displayed (2) ..............................................160
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage ....... 130 Bottle Cap Replacement ............................160
When the Machine Is Not Used For a Long About Refilling the Cooling Water ..................161
Time ......................................................... 131 Refilling the Coolant...................................162
Maintenance of Head Surroundings ..............134 Flushing Filter.................................................164
Cleaning LED UV Unit.............................. 135 Replacing the Flushing Filter .....................164
When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved ....136 Replacing the flushing filter before the
Filling with ink from the sub tank to the head replacement message is displayed............165
................................................................. 136
Washing of head nozzle........................... 137
Washing the Head Nozzle (When Using the
PR-200 Ink) .............................................. 139
Performing Air Purge................................ 142
NOZZLE RECOVERY Function ............... 146
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4.1 Daily maintenance

Conduct the machine maintenance periodically or depending on the operation frequency of the machine, in
order to use it for a long time while maintaining its accuracy.

Precautions for maintenance

Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this machine.

• LED UV unit becomes very hot. Turn off the LED UV unit and perform maintenance once the
device cools down sufficiently. There is a risk of burns.

• Switch off the power button and unplug the power cable before cleaning. It may cause
unexpected accidents.
• If you will not be using the machine for a long time, make sure you remove the power cable from
the outlet and remove the media that is set in the machine.

• When handling ink and washing liquid, pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear the
included safety glasses and gloves. The ink or washing liquid may get in your eyes.

• Do not use chemicals containing benzine, thinner or abrasives. It may cause degeneration/
deformation of cover surface.
• Do not lubricate the inside of device with lubricating oil or other agents. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
• Make sure the washing liquid and ink do not get on the cover. This may cause degeneration/
deformation of the cover surface.
• Aggregates are generated in the UV ink (ultraviolet curable ink) if it is mixed with water and
alcohol. Do not let water or alcohol stick on the nozzle surface, cap, wiper, or anywhere near the
head.

• Never disassemble or modify this machine or ink bottle. Disassembling or modifying will result
either in electric shock or malfunction of this machine.

• Do not let moisture enter this machine. If the inside of the machine gets wet, it may cause
electric shock and damage.

Maintenance Liquid
Use the appropriate maintenance liquid to suit the ink being used.

Type of ink Compatible maintenance liquid

UV ink • F-200/LF-200 Maintenance Liquid (PN : SPC-0568)

• F-200/LF-200 CLEANING KIT (PN : SPC-0569)

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Maintenance timing
Maintenance timing Maintenance items (reference page)

Daily (after one day of work) "Maintenance of Head Surroundings"(P. 134)

"Cleaning wiper and cap"(P. 122)
"Cleaning the NCU"(P. 128)
Twice a week "Washing the Head Nozzle (When Using the PR-200
Ink)"(P. 139) (PR- 200Ver.2)
Weekly (after a week of work) "Maintenance of Machine Exterior"(P. 120)
"Table Maintenance"(P. 120)
"Washing the Ink Discharge Passage"(P. 130)
"Disposing of Waste Ink"(P. 157)
"Station Area Cleaning"(P. 129)
About once every one or two weeks "Replacing Carriage Filters"(P. 155)
"MBIS maintenance"(P. 121)
Once a month "Washing the Head Nozzle (When Using the PR-200
Ink)"(P. 139) (PR- 200Ver.3)
When an error occurs "Refilling the Coolant"(P. 162)
"Replacing the wiper"(P. 154)
Maintenance as necessary "Cleaning LED UV Unit"(P. 135)
"Ionizer Maintenance"(P. 121)
"Bottle Cap Replacement"(P. 160)

Tools necessary for maintenance

F-200/LF-200 Washing Liquid (PN : SPC-0568) PR-200 Washing Liquid (PN : C-ML013-Z-B2-1-KW)
*When using the PR-200 ink
Cotton swab Cleaning Stick for Head Surrounding (PN :
SPC-0527)
Soft cloth Gloves

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Maintenance of Machine Exterior

Depending on the usage environment, trash and dust may stick to the exterior of the main unit. To prevent
dust from entering the head moving part, soak a soft piece of cloth in water, wring it tightly and then wipe off
the dust.

illustration: JFX200-2513EX

Table Maintenance

• Turn off the main power supply and unplug the power cable before carrying out maintenance.

Continuing to use while dirty will cause dried ink and attached dust to rub against the head nozzle surface,
and lead to ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
illustration: JFX200-2513EX

• Do not use organic solvents such as acetone and IPA to clean the table. These may damage
the table. If the table becomes damaged, it cannot be repaired on-site.

• Be careful to prevent liquids from getting inside the machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure,
electric shock, or fire.

• Remove debris and solidified ink frequently using a soft brush, dry cloth, or paper towel.
• For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly
wrung out.
• Areas such as the table grooves and screw holes are particularly susceptible to dirt buildup, and
should be cleaned frequently.
• Solidified ink on the plate can be removed using a spatula, but care must be taken to avoid
scratching the plate.

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MBIS maintenance
Please replace the Bottle Wiping Filter (PN: SPC-0820) if it gets dirty.

1 Remove the bottle wiping filter.

Bottle wiping filter

2 Attach a new Bottle Wiping Filter (PN: SPC-0820).

LM guide cleaning
When the LM guide gets dirty, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not wipe with ethanol.

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LM guide

illustration: JFX200-2513EX

Ionizer Maintenance
Follow the instruction manual when performing ionizer (option) maintenance.

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4.2 Maintaining the Capping Station

Maintain the ink cap and wiper in the capping station. (STATION MAINT.)
The ink cap and wiper function as described below.
• Wiper:
Wipes off any ink on the head nozzle
• Ink cap:
Prevents the clogging of head nozzles due to dryness
As you use this machine, the wiper and ink cap start getting dirty from ink and dust.
If nozzle clogging is not resolved even after head cleaning is implemented "Head Cleaning"(P. 68), use
the washing liquid and a clean stick for cleaning.

Tools required for • F-200/LF-200 Washing Liquid (PN : SPC-0568) • Safety glasses
maintenance
• Cleaning Stick for Head Surrounding (PN : • Gloves
SPC-0527)

• When performing maintenance for the capping station, be sure to wear the included safety
glasses and gloves. Otherwise you may get ink in your eyes.

• Do not remove the capping station from the carriage with your hands. If you want to move the
carriage, press the [MAINT.] key and execute carriage out.
"Cleaning wiper and cap"(P. 122)(Steps 1 to 2)
• Make sure you perform maintenance for the ink cap and wiper in the capping station everyday.
If they are left dirty, the nozzle surface may get dirty, dust or hardened ink may get stuck to the
nozzle, resulting in poor discharge.

Cleaning wiper and cap

• Clean the wiper and the surrounding area twice a week (frequency of cleaning differs depending
on the usage frequency of the printer).
• If there are severe bends or dirt on the wiper, replace it with a new wiper.
"Replacing the wiper"(P. 154)
• When cleaning, make sure no fibers from the clean stick are left behind. Residual fibers may
cause the printing quality to deteriorate.

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

MOVE POSITION
: STATION MAINT.

3 Press to select [STATION MAINT.].

MOVE POSITION
: STATION MAINT.

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4 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves onto the table.

Moving carriage

5 Remove the wiper.

• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends.

Protrusion

6 Clean the wiper and the bracket.

• Wipe off any ink on the wiper and the bracket using a clean stick soaked in washing liquid. Wipe it
off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.

Wiper

Bracket 4

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• Clean it until it looks like the picture.

• After cleaning, make sure the wiper and bracket are aligned horizontally.

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7 Clean the wiper cleaner.

• Clean the tip of the wiper cleaner with a clean stick.

Wiper cleaner

• Lift the wiper cleaner up and clean the ink adhering to the inside with a clean stick.

• Clean around the wiper cleaner.

• Do not remove the wiper cleaner from the bracket.

• Only clean the front side of the wiper cleaner. (There is no need to clean the backside)
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• After cleaning the wiper cleaner, check that the cleaner is not facing up.

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8 Return the wiper to its original position.

• Insert the wiper by holding both the ends.

Protrusion

9 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover.

• Wipe off any ink on the cap rubber and the cap rubber cover using a clean stick soaked in washing
liquid.
Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.

Cap rubber

Cap rubber cover

• Clean it until it looks like the picture.

• After cleaning, make sure the cap rubber and the mesh inside the cap have not come off.

10 Once the cleaning is complete, press the [ENTER] key.

• After the initial operation, the display returns to Step 1.

Performing station maintenance without [MAINT.] key

You can select [STATION MAINT.] using the [FUNCTION] key under LOCAL, without pressing the [MAINT.]
key.

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1 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

2 Press to select [MAINTENANCE].

3 Press the [ENTER] key twice.

• This will put the machine in the same state as when you press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

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Cleaning the NCU

Ink and dust adhere to the NCU.
The NCU cannot operate normally if there is ink or dust adhering to it.

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

MOVE POSITION
: STATION MAINT.

3 Press to select [STATION MAINT.].

MOVE POSITION
: STATION MAINT.

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves onto the table.

Moving carriage

5 Wipe off any ink or dust adhering to the NCU.

• Wipe the inside and the outside with a clean stick (SPC-0421) soaked in washing liquid.
• Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.

NCU

6 Once the cleaning is complete, press the [ENTER] key.

• After the initial operation, the display returns to Step 1.

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Station Area Cleaning

We recommend that you clean the machine often to maintain the quality of the machine and the images.

• Clean the area around the station twice a week (frequency of cleaning differs depending on the
usage frequency of the printer).
• If the ink left in the waste ink tray hardens due to UV light, the ink discharged during flushing
cannot move to the waste ink bottle. We recommend that you clean the waste ink tray often.

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

MOVE POSITION
: STATION MAINT.

3 Press to select [STATION MAINT.] and then press the [ENTER] key.
• Carriage moves onto the table.
• Clean the waste ink tray.

Moving carriage

4 Use a cloth to wipe off the ink around the waste ink tray.
• Clean the gray area shown in the figure below.
• If the ink is stuck to the surface and cannot be wiped, use a spatula or another similar tool to
scrape it off.

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5 Wipe off any ink on the flushing unit or the shutter.

• Wipe off the ink using a clean stick soaked in washing liquid. Wipe it off properly so that there is no
residual washing liquid.
Flushing filter

Flushing unit

Shutter

• If the surface of the flushing filter has become fluff, wipe it using a clean stick soaked in
washing liquid.
• If the dirt is severe or hardened, replace the flushing filter. "Flushing Filter"(P. 164)

6 Once the cleaning is complete, press the [ENTER] key.

• After the initial operation, the display returns to Step 1.

Washing the Ink Discharge Passage

Wash the ink discharge passage periodically to prevent ink from hardening and clogging inside it.

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press to select [DISWAY WASH].

DISWAY WASH
[ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves onto the table.
• Repeat the dry suction operation until the washing is complete.

DISWAY WASH
COMPLETED [ENT]

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4 Take washing liquid in a dropper and fill the cap with it until it is full.
• Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow.

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

• After the dry suction operation is performed for 30 seconds, the display returns to Step 2.

DISWAY WASH
PLEASE WAIT

When the Machine Is Not Used For a Long Time

When the machine is not going to be used for a week or more, use the cleaning function for storage to clean
the head nozzles and ink discharge passage. After this, keep the machine in custody.

Check these items in advance Is [INK END] displayed?

• The ink is absorbed during washing.
If the ink end is detected at this time, washing cannot be
performed.
• Replace the ink bottle with another one for which the ink end has
not been detected.

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press to select [CUSTODY WASH].

CUSTODY WASH
[ENT]
4
3 Press the [ENTER] key.
• Carriage moves onto the table.

WIPER CLEANING
COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning work of wiper
and bracket is complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 4 is complete. If you press the
[ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the next washing
step.

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4 Clean the wiper and the bracket.

(1) Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends.
(2) Use a clean stick soaked in washing liquid.
• Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.
(3) Hold the wiper by the protrusions at both the ends and push it back to the original position.

Protrusion

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

CAP CLEANING
COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning of the cap is
complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 6 is complete.
If you press the [ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the
next washing step.

6 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover.

• Wipe off any ink on the cap rubber and the cap rubber cover using a clean stick soaked in washing
liquid.
Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned automatically.

Cap rubber

Cap rubber
cover

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

FILL THE LIQUID.

COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

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• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the washing liquid is filled.
Press the [ENTER] key after Step 8 is complete. If you press the [ENTER] key before the
washing liquid is filled, the carriage returns to its original position.

8 Take washing liquid in a dropper and fill the cap with it until it is full.
• Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow.

9 Press and enter the duration. (Firmware Ver2.6 or later)

10 Press the [ENTER] key.

• This will clean the nozzles.
• The head moves when nozzle cleaning is complete.

PLEASE WAIT **CLEANING**

00 : 00 PLEASE WAIT

11 Take washing liquid in a dropper and fill the cap with it until it is full.
• Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow.

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12 Press the [ENTER] key.
• After the initial operation, the display returns to Step 2.

DISWAY WASH
PLEASE WAIT

• If the device is not going to be used (output) for a long period of time, a small amount of
ink must be discharged periodically (flushing) to ensure stability in discharge of ink.
• Turn off only the front power button after executing the cleaning function for storage. Keep
the main switch on the right side turned on ( | ) and keep the socket plugged in.

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4.3 Maintenance of Head Surroundings

Extremely minute mechanisms are used for the head, and therefore proper care must be taken when
performing maintenance.
Some gel-like ink or dust may be stuck in the bottom part of the slider and around the head. Rub it off using
a clean stick or another similar tool. When rubbing, make sure you never rub the nozzle part of the head.

Tools required for • Cleaning Stick for • Safety glasses • Gloves

cleaning Head Surrounding
(PN : SPC-0527)

• If the ink gets on your skin or your clothes, rinse it out immediately with soap or water. If you get
the ink in your eyes, wash them immediately with water and consult a doctor.

• When handling ink and washing liquid, pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear the
included safety glasses and gloves. The ink or washing liquid may get in your eyes.

• Make sure you clean the bottom surface of the carriage everyday so that it does not get dirty
from ink or dust. If it is left dirty, dirt or hardened ink may smear onto the nozzle due to wiper
operation during head cleaning.
• When you clean the bottom surface of the carriage, be careful so as not to rub the nozzle.

1 Remove the cover on the right side of the Y-bar.

• Remove the screws (2 places) and remove the cover.

2 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

MOVE POSITION
: STATION MAINT.

4 Press to select [HEAD MAINT.].

MOVE POSITION
: HEAD MAINT.

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves to the left edge of the machine.

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6 Wipe any ink on the sides of the head and carriage using a clean stick.
• Never rub the nozzle part.

Clean the side of the

Nozzle part (Never touch) head (dark gray part)
with a clean stick.

Clean using a clean stick.

• Clean it until it looks like the picture.

• Clean the nozzle surface if the shape of the cap rubber is visible on it.
• If you need to leave your seat during maintenance, press the [ENTER] key to end the
cleaning process. If left as-is, the ink will harden due to the effects of external light,
resulting in nozzle clogging or other harmful effects.

7 Once the cleaning is complete, press the [ENTER] key.

HEAD MAINT.
COMPLETED [ENT]

Cleaning LED UV Unit

4
Periodically clean the ink and dust stuck on the LED UV.

• Be careful not to damage the irradiation part on the bottom of the unit when cleaning the LED
UV. If the dirt or shading on the irradiation part exceeds a certain limit, it may cause banding
due to poor curing of the ink.

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4.4 When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be

Solved
If the nozzle clogging is not resolved even after head cleaning "Head Cleaning"(P. 68) is implemented,
execute the following functions.

HEAD FILLUP • Fill the head with ink.

Filling with ink from the sub tank to the head
NOZZLE WASH • Wash the head nozzle.
"Washing of head nozzle"(P. 137)
NOZZLE RECOVERY • If you cannot fix the nozzle clogging, print using an alternative
nozzle.
"NOZZLE RECOVERY Function"(P. 146)

Filling with ink from the sub tank to the head

1 Select [HEAD FILLUP] from the [MAINTENANCE] menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [HEAD FILLUP].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

SELECT SUBTANK
:CMYKYKMCClClWW

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

** MOVING NOW **
PLEASE WAIT

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

• The ink starts to be filled in the head.

**FILL UP**
PLEASE WAIT

• Once the filling is complete, the following screen is displayed.

HEAD FILLUP
COMPLETED< >RETRY

5 Press to select "COMPLETED".

• When refilling, press and perform the operations from Step 2 onwards.

6 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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Washing of head nozzle

Wash the head nozzle to prevent them from getting clogged due to the hardened ink.

Check these items in advance Is [INK END] displayed?

• The ink is absorbed during washing. If the ink end is detected
at this time, washing cannot be performed.
• Replace the ink bottle with another one for which ink end has
not been detected.

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press to select [NOZZLE WASH].

NOZZLE WASH
[ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves.

WIPER CLEANING
COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning work of wiper is
complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 4 is complete.
If you press the [ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the
next washing step.

4 Clean the wiper and the bracket.

(1) Open the right maintenance cover, hold the protrusions at both the ends of the wiper and pull
it out.
(2) Use a clean stick soaked in washing liquid.
• Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.
(3) Hold the wiper by the protrusions at both the ends and push it back to the original position.

Protrusion
4

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

CAP CLEANING
COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

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• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning of the cap is
complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 6 is complete.
If you press the [ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the
next washing step.

6 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover.

• Wipe off any ink on the cap rubber and the cap rubber cover using a clean stick soaked in washing
liquid. Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual washing liquid.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned automatically.

Cap rubber

Cap rubber
cover

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

FILL THE LIQUID.

COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the washing liquid is filled.
Press the [ENTER] key after Step 8 is complete. If you press the [ENTER] key before the
washing liquid is filled, the carriage returns to its original position.

8 Take washing liquid in a dropper and fill the cap with it until it is full.
• Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow.

9 Press and enter the duration. (Firmware Ver2.6 or later)

• Recommended duration for the ML007 washing liquid: 1 minute
• Recommended duration for the ML016 washing liquid: 10 minutes, depending on the nozzle
condition

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10 Press the [ENTER] key.

• This will absorb the washing liquid filled in the cap.
• The screen on the right is displayed while the cleaning liquid is still left in the cap.
• After the duration has passed, the display returns to Step 2.

PLEASE WAIT **CLEANING**

00 : 00 PLEASE WAIT

• If the missing nozzle is not resolved even after cleaning multiple times, contact your local
distributor, or our sales office or call center.

Washing the Head Nozzle (When Using the PR-200 Ink)

Models equipped with PR-200 may cause nozzle clogging. Check the version indicated on the label of the
PR-200 ink cartridge/pack/bottle, and wash the nozzle twice a week for Ver. 2 and once a month for Ver. 3.

Version location on the label

220 mL cartridge 250 mL bottle

600 mL pack 1L bottle

Required maintenance • F-200/LF-200 Maintenance Liquid • PR-200 Maintenance Liquid

4
liquid (SPC-0568) (C-ML013-Z-B2-1-KW)

1 Press the [MAINT.] key in LOCAL.

CARRIAGE OUT
[ENT]

2 Press to select [NOZZLE WASH].

NOZZLE WASH
[ENT]

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3 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves.

WIPER CLEANING
COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning work of wiper is
complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 4 is complete.
If you press the [ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the
next washing step.

4 Clean the wiper and the bracket.

(1) Open the right maintenance cover, hold the protrusions at both the ends of the wiper and pull
it out.
(2) Use a clean stick soaked in the F-200/LF-200 Maintenance Liquid (SPC-0568).
• Wipe it off properly so that there is no residual F-200/LF-200 Washing Liquid.
(3) Hold the wiper by the protrusions at both the ends and push it back to the original position.

• When cleaning the wiper, bracket, cap rubber, and cap rubber cover, only use the F-200/
LF-200 Maintenance Liquid. Do not use the PR-200 Maintenance Liquid (C-ML013-Z-
B2-1-KW).

Protrusion

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

CAP CLEANING
COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the cleaning of the cap is
complete. Press the [ENTER] key after Step 6 is complete.
If you press the [ENTER] key before the cleaning is complete, the machine moves to the
next washing step.

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6 Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover.

• Wipe off any ink on the cap rubber and the cap rubber cover using a clean stick soaked in the
F-200/LF-200 Maintenance Liquid. Thoroughly wipe off, ensuring there is no residual F-200/
LF-200 Maintenance Liquid.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned automatically.

Cap rubber

Cap rubber
cover

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

FILL THE LIQUID.

COMPLETED (NEXT) [ENT]

• [COMPLETED (NEXT): ENT] is displayed on the screen until the washing liquid is filled.
Press the [ENTER] key after Step 8 is complete. If you press the [ENTER] key before the
washing liquid is filled, the carriage returns to its original position.

8 Using a dropper, fill only the cap of the head equipped with PR-200 with PR-200 Maintenance
Liquid (C-ML013-Z-B2-1-KW). Fill until full.
• Fill the cap with washing liquid until it is about to overflow.

4
9 Press and enter the duration. (Firmware Ver2.6 or later)
• The recommended duration is one minute.

10 Press the [ENTER] key.

• This will absorb the washing liquid filled in the cap.
• The screen on the right is displayed while the cleaning liquid is still left in the cap.
• After the duration has passed, the display returns to Step 2.

PLEASE WAIT **CLEANING**

00 : 00 PLEASE WAIT

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11 Execute head cleaning (HARD) once for the head equipped with PR-200.
(1) Press the [END] key to display the LOCAL screen.
(2) Press the [CLEANING] key, then press to select CLEANING: HARD, and press the
[ENTER] key.
(3) In SELECT HEAD, press to select only Head 3, and press the [ENTER] key.
SELECT HEAD
__3

12 Check the nozzle status by performing a test print.

• When the nozzle clogging occurs, execute nozzle cleaning (HARD) again then check the nozzle
status.

• If the nozzle clogging is not resolved even after repeating this cleaning 3 times, contact your
local distributor, or our sales office or call center.

Performing Air Purge

If the nozzles are clogged due to mixing of colors or air in the ink in the head, release the ink in the head or
the mixed air from the port.

• We recommend that you implement air purge about once a month to prevent nozzle clogging
before it happens, so that the machine can be used comfortably.

1 Select [AIR PG.] from the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [AIR PG.].

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

SELECT AIR PG
1< 3 >2
>

3 Press to select the port to purge the air.

• : Select the left port
• : Select the central port
• : Select the right port
• After the Y-bar moves all the way to the front, the carriage moves above the wiper.
• Press the [ENTER] key to stop it at that position.

MOVING NOW SET TOOL

PLEASE WAIT START [ENT]

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4 Open the maintenance cover.

Maintenance cover

• After the work is complete, quickly attach the removed cover. If you leave it removed for a
long time, ultra-violet rays may affect the ink.

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

SET TOOL
COMPLETED [ENT]

• [COMPLETED: ENT] is displayed on the screen until the air purge jig is set up. Press the
[ENTER] key after the work up to Step 8 is complete.

6 Remove the cap of the target port.

• Port layout is shown in the following figure.

Head 1 Head 2 Head 3

4-Color + W + Cl C Y Y M Cl W

M K K C Cl W

4-Color + W + Pr + Cl C Y Y M Pr W

M K K C Cl W

4-Color + W
（When using this ink set, OPT-
J499 is required.）
C Y Y M W W
4
M K K C W W

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6-Color + W C Y Y Lm Cl W

M K K Lc Cl W

• Turn the cap 30° counterclockwise and then remove it.

• Ink is stuck on the removed cap. Temporarily place it on a paper towel, etc. to avoid contamination
of the surrounding area.
• Perform air purge for each head. Do not remove the caps of head 2, head 3 when performing air
purge for head 1.

Port 2
Port 1

Port 3
Cap

• The internal mechanism does not let the ink spill out even if the cap is removed.

7 Connect the jig to the port.

• Similar to the cap, connect the jig by pushing the tip into the port and rotating it clockwise by 30°.

Jig

Insert the jig in the wiper part to fix it in place

• There is a magnet attached to the bottle of the air vent jig. When attaching the bottle to
the machine, try to place it at the lowest position possible.

Air vent jig

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8 Press the [ENTER] key.

AIR PG.
START [ENT]

9 Release the colored ink or the air mixed in the ink.

• When you press the [ENTER] key, the machine goes into a state of atmospheric release and the
ink comes out vigorously.
• Allow it to discharge until the colored ink or the air in the ink is completely gone. Thereafter, ink
without any mixed colors will be discharged.
• The buzzer sound goes off at regular intervals while the ink is being discharged.

AIR PG. [DISCHARGE]

COMPLETED [ENT]

10 Perform Step 9 for all ports from which air is purged.

• The carriage may moves quickly at times. Keep your hands, head, or your body away
from the carriage.

11 Press the [ENTER] key.

AIR PG.
COMPLETED [ENT]

12 Press the [ENTER] key.

REMOVE TOOL
START [ENT]

13 Remove the jig and re-attach the cap.

• Re-attach the cap immediately after removing the jig.

14 Once the cap is re-attached, press the [ENTER] key.

• Negative pressure control restarts and wiping begins.

REMOVE TOOL PLEASE WAIT

COMPLETED [ENT]

15 Press to select "COMPLETED" or "RETRY". 4

• If you select "COMPLETED" cleaning is performed. Once the cleaning is complete, the display
returns to [AIR PG.] in Step 1.
• If you select "RETRY" the screen returns to Step 5. Perform the air purge operation for the
remaining ports for the head selected in Step 3.

AIR PG.
COMPLETED< >RETRY

16 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

17 Close the maintenance cover.

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• After the work is complete, quickly attach the removed cover. If you leave it removed for a
long time, ultra-violet rays may affect the ink.

NOZZLE RECOVERY Function

If nozzle clogging cannot be improved at the specified points, other good nozzles can be used as
alternatives (nozzle recovery) for printing.
The structure of the head is as shown in the following figure.
With the nozzle recovery function, you can set nozzle recovery by specifying the nozzle lines for H1-3 (heads
1-3) respectively.

Head1 Head2

Rear side Head3

of this
machine

• The machine is equipped with four nozzle lines (A, B, C, and D) for each head.

A B C D

1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press to select [PRINT], and press the [ENTER] key.

NOZZLE RECOVERY NOZZLE RECOVERY

: PRINT PRINT START [ENT]

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3 Press the [ENTER] key to start printing.

• The nozzle pattern is printed.
• When you select [ENTRY] in Step 2, the machine moves to the nozzle line selection step (Step 5)
without printing the nozzle pattern.

**PRINT**
PLEASE WAIT

• Nozzle pattern

4 Press to select the nozzle line that needs nozzle recovery, and press the [ENTER] key.

SELECT NOZZLE
: H1 - A

Nozzle line: A, B, C, D
Head No.: H1 to H3

5 Register the nozzle number that needs nozzle recovery, and press the [ENTER] key.

H1-A
No. 1 : 184

Recovery nozzle No.

(1 to 320) or OFF

Registration No.: 1 to 10

(1) Press to select the registration number (from 1 to 10), and press the [ENTER] key.
(2) Press to register the nozzle number that needs recovery, and press the [ENTER] key.
• Example of registration of nozzle for recovery

Nozzle
clogging
No. 184

Nozzle
missing
No. 128 4
Nozzle
clogging
No. 16
Nozzle
clogging
No.

Registration No. Recovery nozzle No. Status

1 16 Target for nozzle recovery
2 128 Target for nozzle recovery

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3 184 Target for nozzle recovery

4 OFF No registration
5 OFF No registration

6 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• Up to 10 nozzles can be registered for each nozzle line.

• Time required for printing does not change even if you use this function.
• The nozzle recovery function is invalid for the lowest number of paths in the printing
conditions.
• Even if you register nozzle recovery, the pattern of test print and the likes is not
recovered.

• When using white ink, print on clear film to check.

Check if the registered nozzle is recovered

You can check if the registered nozzle has been successfully recovered.
With the following settings "ON" you can print a test pattern using the recovered nozzle when running a test
print "Test printing"(P. 64).

1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press to select [CONFIRM MENU], and press the [ENTER] key.

NOZZLE RECOVERY
: CONFIRM MENU

3 Press to select "ON" and press the [ENTER] key.

CONFIRM MENU
: ON

4 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

• If you wish to run a test print with the recovered nozzle registered in nozzle recovery, select
"ON" in Step 3 of "Test printing"(P. 64).

Before starting the printing operation, check whether there is a nozzle that cannot
be recovered
Depending on the printing conditions that have been set, there are times when nozzle cannot be recovered
even if [NOZZLE RECOVERY] is registered.
With this setting, you can check if the nozzle is recoverable before printing, and select the applicable
operation for non-recoverable nozzle.

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1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press to select [CHECK BEFORE PRINT], and press the [ENTER] key.

NOZZLE RECOVERY
: CHECK BEFORE PRINT

3 Press to select a setting, and press the [ENTER] key.

• Available settings:
OFF, CONTINUE, STOP

CHECK BEFORE PRINT

: OFF

• OFF:
Do not check before printing.
• CONTINUE:
Check before printing. If recovery is not possible, the following screen is displayed for three
seconds and after that the printing starts.

1200 x 1200 32P Hi Bi

UNRECOVERABLE

• STOP:
Check before printing. If recovery is not possible, print confirmation screen is displayed. Press the
[ENTER] key to print.

1200 x 1200 32P Hi Bi

UNRECOVERABLE [ENT]

4 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

Clear the settings

1 Select [NOZZLE RECOVERY] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
4
(3) Press to select [NOZZLE RECOVERY].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press to select [CLEAR], and press the [ENTER] key.

NOZZLE RECOVERY
: CLEAR

3 Press to select the nozzle line that needs to be reset, and press the [ENTER] key.

SELECT RESET NOZZLE H1-A CLEAR?

: H1-A EXECUTE [ENT]

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4 Press the [ENTER] key.

5 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

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4.5 Automatic Maintenance Function

To use this machine comfortably, you can set the various maintenance functions to be run automatically.
Here, set performing intervals of various automatic maintenance functions.
Issues such as ink clogging can be avoided by performing automatic maintenance periodically. (Automatic
maintenance function)
For automatic maintenance function, you can make the following settings.

• When maintenance is performed manually, after it is complete and when the time set with the
automatic maintenance function has passed, maintenance starts automatically.

Function name Description

REFRESH The interval between each refresh operation is set.

CLEANING Cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set.

• When the message on the right is displayed, the operation set in the automatic maintenance
function is not carried out. Perform the operations of "Disposing of Waste Ink"(P. 157) as
required.
<LOCAL>
Check waste ink [MNT]

• When the power button on the front of the machine is turned off, check the waste ink tank.

Setting the refresh intervals

An interval is set between each operation of ejecting small amount of ink from the nozzles to prevent nozzle
clogging.

1 Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [AUTO MAINT.].

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

AUTO MAINT.
REFRESH [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key. 4

REFRESH
: Lv. 1

4 Press to set the refresh intervals.

• Available settings: OFF, Lv.1, Lv.2, Lv.3

REFRESH
: Lv. 2

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5 Press the [ENTER] key.

AUTO MAINT.
REFRESH [ENT]

6 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

Setting the Cleaning Interval

Cleaning type and the interval between each cleaning operation are set.

1 Select [AUTO MAINT.] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [AUTO MAINT.].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press to select [CLEANING].

AUTO MAINT.
CLEANING [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

CLEANING
: Lv. 1

4 Press to set the interval between each cleaning operation.

• Available settings: Lv.1, Lv.2, Lv.3
• As the level increases, the interval between each operation becomes shorter.

CLEANING
: Lv. 2

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

• When you set a value other than "OFF" in Step 4, the cleaning type selection screen is displayed.

TYPE
: NORMAL

6 Press to select a cleaning type.

• Available settings: NORMAL, SOFT, HARD

TYPE
: SOFT

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

AUTO MAINT.
CLEANING [ENT]

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4.6 Consumable Item Replacement

To order replacement consumable items, contact your local dealer or our service office.
For more information on consumable items, refer to our website.
https://mimaki.com/supply/inkjet.html

Replacing the wiper

The wiper is a consumable good. If the message on the right is displayed, replace the wiper as soon as
possible.
Also, wipe the ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider.

<LOCAL>
REPLACE WIPER [MNT]

• Cleaning wipers are sold separately. Purchase one from your local distributor or our sales office.

1 When the message is displayed, press the [ENTER] key.

REPLACE WIPER
EXECUTE [ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Carriage moves onto the table.

REPLACE WIPER
COMPLETED [ENT]

• [COMPLETED :ENT] is displayed on the screen until the replacement work is completed.
Press the [ENTER] key after the work up to Step 4 is complete.

3 Remove the wiper

• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends.

Protrusion

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4 Insert a new wiper

• Insert the wiper by holding the protrusions at both the ends.

Protrusion

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

• After its initial operation, the machine returns to LOCAL.

*Being Initialized*
PLEASE WAIT

Replacing Carriage Filters

Replace the filters once every 1 or 2 weeks.

1 Move the carriage.

Moving carriage

2 Remove the used carriage filter.

4
Carriage filter

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3 Install the new carriage filter (PN : SPC-0851).

New carriage
filter

• Carriage filters are on the left, right, and back side of the carriage.
Replace all the filters at same time.

4 Once the replacement is complete, press the [ENTER] key.

Disposing the Waste Ink

The ink used in head cleaning and other functions is stored in the waste ink tank on the lower right side of
the machine. The machine counts the accumulated amount of discharged ink, and a message is displayed
prompting the user to check the tank once the specified amount is reached. Consider replacing the waste ink
tank when this message is displayed.

• The message is displayed when the amount of discharged ink reaches 80% (2.1 L) of the 2.6 L
tank.

Confirmation message in LOCAL

1 The message on the right is displayed.

<LOCAL>
Check waste ink [MNT]

2 Check the waste ink tank.

• If the displayed amount is different from the actual amount, press to correct.
• If you correct the amount to less than 80% and press the [ENTER] key, the message disappears.
• When replacing (disposal) and clearing the count, perform the following procedure.
"Disposing of Waste Ink"(P. 157)

Check waste ink

Level : 80% (2.1L)

• Discard waste ink frequently. The waste ink might start overflowing from the waste ink tank if
you simply delete the message by pressing the [ENTER] key and continue using the printer
without disposing of the waste ink.

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Disposing of Waste Ink

• When disposing of the waste ink from the waste ink tank, be sure to wear the included safety
glasses and gloves.
Otherwise you may get ink in your eyes.

• Do not replace the waste ink tank while this machine is in operation (printing or cleaning).
• If waste ink overflows during work, wipe it off with a waste cloth.

1 Open waste ink tank cover.

• Remove the screws on the waste ink tank cover, and open the cover to the front.
Waste ink tank cover

Screw

2 Remove the waste ink tank.

(1) Hold the handle of the waste ink tank and pull it to the front.
(2) Put a cap on the waste ink tank removed.

4
Cap

Built-up waste ink

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3 Replace the waste ink tank.

(1) Prepare a new waste ink tank.

(2) Insert by holding the handle of the waste ink tank.
(3) Lift the waste ink tank and check that it is set just below the drain port.

Rail

• Request an industrial waste processor to process the waste ink.

• Some of the components of (photopolymerization initiator) waste ink are poisonous to
aquatic organisms. Prevent leakage flow to natural water bodies (such as rivers) and
domestic sewages (such as toilets, roads).

4 Close the waste ink tank cover.

5 Select [InkTankExchange] from the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [InkTankExchange].

MAINTENANCE
InkTankExchange [ENT]

6 Press the [ENTER] key to release.

InkTankExchange
EXCHANGE [ENT]

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Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation
message is displayed (1)
When replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation message is displayed (before
reaching 80% (2.1 L) of the 2.6 L tank), set the waste ink information to 0% on the INFORMATION menu.

1 Empty the waste ink tank.

• "Disposing of Waste Ink"(P. 157)

2 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press to select [INFORMATION].

• For firmware version 1.90 or later, you can also run this procedure from the MAINTENANCE
menu. For procedure from [MAINTENANCE], see "Replacing the waste ink tank before the
waste ink tank confirmation message is displayed (2)"(P. 160).

FUNCTION
INFORMATION [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

INFORMATION
USAGE [ENT]

5 Press to select [USAGE].

6 Press the [ENTER] key several times until the waste ink tank information is displayed.

WASTE INK TANK

= 60%

7 Press [MAINT.] key.

Check waste ink

Level : 60% (1.5L)

8 Press to set the "Level" to "0%".

Check waste ink

4
Level : 0% (0.0L)

9 Press the [ENTER] key.

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Replacing the waste ink tank before the waste ink tank confirmation
message is displayed (2)
Set the waste ink information to 0% in the MAINTENANCE menu.

1 Empty the waste ink tank.

• "Disposing of Waste Ink"(P. 157)

2 Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

FUNCTION
SETUP [ENT]

3 Press to select [MAINTENANCE].

FUNCTION
MAINTENANCE [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

MAINTENANCE
STATION MAINT.

5 Press to select [InkTankExchange].

MAINTENANCE
InkTankExchange [ENT]

6 Press the [ENTER] key.

• When you press the [ENTER] key, the waste ink information becomes 0%.

InkTankExchange
EXCHANGE

Running this menu will give the same result as when 0% is set in [USAGE] as shown on the previous page.

Bottle Cap Replacement

Replace approximately once a year. For information on the replacement procedure, refer to "Replacing
an Ink Bottle"(P. 43).

• Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when
handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with the machine. Leaking
ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth.

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4.7 About Refilling the Cooling Water

To cool the LED UV unit, put anti freezing liquid mixed with water into the cooling water tank in the cooling
device.
The water and anti freezing liquid (PN : SPC-0394) ratio should be 2 (water) to 1 (antifreeze).

Cooling device

l Notes on refilling
• The water and antifreeze solution ratio should be 2 (water) to 1 (antifreeze).
• If only water is put in the cooling water tank without adding the antifreeze liquid, the LED UV unit
may malfunction due to freezing.
• If only antifreeze liquid is supplied to the cooling water tank without water, the machine will not
work properly and errors may occur.
• If you notice frequent water shortage in the cooling water tank, contact your local distributor, or
our sales office or call center.

• Dispose of the wastewater mixed with antifreeze pursuant to the regulations of your region.

• Antifreeze mixture precautions

(1) Be sure to use water that satisfies the following conditions.
• Calcium content: Not exceeding 10 mg/L (1 mg/100 ml)
• Hardness: Not exceeding 60 mg/L
• Distilled or purified water
4
(2) Do not use antifreeze mixture that has been prepared far in advance.
(3) Any excess antifreeze mixture must be used within one week. Filling the machine with
antifreeze mixture that has been prepared more than one week in advance may lead to a
malfunction.

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l Precautions for handling antifreeze liquid

• Always use an anti freezing liquid recommended by Mimaki. The cooling device may
malfunction if any other product is used. (Supplied antifreeze liquid: 1000 cc x 1)
• Do not touch the antifreeze liquid directly. If you accidentally touch the antifreeze liquid, wash it
off immediately with soap and water. If you get antifreeze liquid in your eyes, wash your eyes
immediately with plenty of water and consult a physician.
• Store the antifreeze liquid in a cold and dark place.
• Keep the antifreeze liquid out of reach of children.
• Entrust the disposal of the antifreeze liquid you no longer need to an industrial waste disposal
contractor and clarify its contents.
• Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using antifreeze liquid.

• When handling the anti freezing liquid, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves.

• Prepare a tank with a cap for moving the waste water from the cooling water tank.
• The following error message is displayed when water in the cooling water tank is low. In this
case, replace the water in the same way as shown in Refilling the Coolant.
<LOCAL>
WATER LACK

Refilling the Coolant

If the error suggesting lack of water occurs, refill the coolant. Approximately 500 cc of refill is required to fill
the tank to its capacity.

• If the tank is not refilled with coolant for a week after the error message suggesting the lack of
water, the error display changes to "REFILL WATER". You cannot switch to REMOTE mode
while this error is on display. Refill the coolant immediately.
<LOCAL>
REFILL WATER

• A buzzer will continue to sound as long as "REFILL WATER" is displayed.

• If you continue to use the machine in the low water state, the error display will switch to "REFILL
WATER" even for a LED-UV temperature error/warning, and it will not be possible to switch to
REMOTE mode.

1 Remove the cover of the left rear surface of Y-bar.

• Remove the screw (1 place) indicated with a circle in the figure and remove the cover.

Screw

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2 Remove the water supply/drainage cap and air purge cap.

Water supply/
drainage

Air purge

3 Prepare mixed water solution (antifreeze liquid:1, water: 2) in the provided container and fill it
into the provided syringe.

4 Fill the mixed water solution until the buzzer sound stops.
• Fill the mixed water solution through the water inlet using a syringe.
• Fill an additional 100 CC after the buzzer stops.

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• The mixed water solution will leak from the tank if you inject it too much.

5 Close the water inlet and air purge, and attach the cover of the left rear side of Y-bar.

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4.8 Flushing Filter

Tools required for • F-200/LF-200 Washing Liquid (PN : • Safety glasses
replacement SPC-0568)
• Waste cloth • Gloves

• Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves when performing replacement.
As there is ink absorbed in the flushing filter, it may get in your eyes.

Replacing the Flushing Filter

The flushing filter needs to be replaced periodically.
Replace the RF absorbent material (flushing filter; PN: SPC-0768) if a message advising replacement
appears (as shown in the following figure).

1 When it is time to replace the flushing filter, the following message appears.

FLUSHING FILTER PLEASE

[ENT]

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

• The carriage moves and the following message appears.

EXCHANGE
COMPLETED

3 Replace the flushing filter and press the [ENTER] key.

• The carriage returns to the station and the mode returns to LOCAL.

Flushing filter

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Replacing the flushing filter before the replacement message is

displayed

1 Select [STATION MAINT.] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [STATION MAINT.].
(4) Press the [ENTER] key.

2 Press to select [FLUSHING FILTER].

STATION MAINT.
FLUSHING FILTER [ENT]

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

CARRIAGE OUT
START [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

FILTER REPLACE
COMPLETED [ENT]

• [COMPLETED :ENT] is displayed on the screen until the filter replacement is complete.
Press the [ENTER] key after Step 5 is complete.
If you press the [ENTER] key before the replacement is complete, the machine moves to
the next procedure.

5 Replace the flushing filter and press the [ENTER] key.

• The carriage returns to the station and the mode returns to LOCAL.

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This chapter
Check again before deciding the trouble as malfunction.

Troubleshooting.............................................168 If the message "SHAKE WHITE INK

Power does not turn on ............................ 168 BOTLES" is displayed................................170
Machine does not start printing ................ 168 If an error related to the sub tank occurs ...171
Image quality is poor ................................ 168 If pressure abnormality occurs...................172
Nozzle is clogged ..................................... 169 Problems Causing Messages to Appear ........174
Ink bottle error .......................................... 169 Warning message ......................................174
Ink leakage............................................... 170 Error Message ...........................................177
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

5.1 Troubleshooting
Check again before deciding the trouble as malfunction. If there is no improvement even after
troubleshooting, contact your local distributor, or our sales office or call center.

Power does not turn on

In most of the cases, the power does not turn on due to improper connection of the power cable for the
machine or the computer. Check that the power cable is connected properly.

Check points Implementation

Is the power cable connected to the Connect the power cable securely if it is not connected.
machine and the power outlet?
Is the main power turned on? Turn the main power on if it is not already on.
"Turning the power on"(P. 55)
Is the power button located at the front of If not, press the power button on the front of the machine.
the machine turned on? "Turning the power on"(P. 55)

Machine does not start printing

The problem of machine not able to print occurs when the data is not being transmitted to the machine
properly.
It may also occur if the printing function does not work properly or the media is not installed correctly.

Check points Implementation

Is the correct interface cable used? Use the cable exclusive for this machine.
Is the interface cable connected properly? Securely connect the interface cable.
Is a message indicating that ink has run out Replace the ink bottle with a new one.
displayed?

Image quality is poor

This section explains the measures to be taken if the print quality is not satisfactory. Take measures
according to the cause. If there is no improvement even after troubleshooting, contact your local distributor,
or our sales office or call center.

Problem Solution

White lines/blur/dark lines occur (in 1. Execute head cleaning.

the direction of head movement) "Head Cleaning"(P. 68)
2. Perform maintenance inside the station.
"Maintaining the Capping Station"(P. 122)
3. Clean the dirt, pieces of paper, or any other trash along the area where
the head passes.

Misalignment in reversible printing 1. Correct the drop position.

"Correcting the Drop Position"(P. 82)

Ink drips during printing 1. Clean the wiper.

"Cleaning wiper and cap"(P. 122)
2. Clean the ink cap.
"Cleaning wiper and cap"(P. 122)

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Problem Solution
3. Clean around the head.
"Maintenance of Head Surroundings"(P. 134)
4. Execute head cleaning [NORMAL].
"Head Cleaning"(P. 68)
5. Set a shorter interval for the interval wiping operation.
"Setting Nozzle Surface Cleaning Frequency"(P. 96)

Nozzle is clogged
Nozzle discharge may become unstable depending on the surrounding temperature or if the machine is not
used for a long time.
Try the following method to restore the nozzle discharge to normal.

1 Perform maintenance daily.

• Perform maintenance for every spot mentioned in "Maintenance Required".

2 Execute head cleaning (NORMAL).

• Perform head cleaning after completing Step 1.
"Head Cleaning"(P. 68)
• After that, check the nozzle status by running a test print.
"Test printing"(P. 64)

• Try the next step if the nozzle clogging problem is not solved.

3 Execute head cleaning (HARD).

• If the nozzle clogging is not resolved even after repeating Normal cleaning, then set the cleaning
mode to HARD and perform head cleaning again.
"Head Cleaning"(P. 68)
• After that, check the nozzle status by running a test print.
"Test printing"(P. 64)

4 If nozzle is still clogged even after head cleaning, perform the steps in mentioned for the
situation where nozzle clogging cannot be restored.
• "When Nozzle Clogging Cannot Be Solved"(P. 136)

• If the missing nozzle is not resolved even after performing the procedure mentioned above,
contact your local distributor, or our sales office or call center.

Ink bottle error

If an ink bottle error is detected, the "red" ink bottle lamp is lit and a warning message is displayed.
None of the operations such as printing and cleaning that discard ink are available.
Perform the following procedure when such an error occurs.
• Check that the ink IC chip in the ink cover is set correctly.
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• Replace the ink bottle with a new one immediately.

• Once the ink bottle error is displayed, do not leave the ink bottle without replacing it for a long
time. The machine will lose the nozzle clogging prevention function.
If the nozzles are clogged, contact your local distributor, or our sales office or call center.

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Perform the following operation to check the details of the ink bottle error.

1 Press the [ENTER] key in LOCAL mode.

LUS-150 CMWWYKClCl
REMAIN 34567899

2 Press the [ENTER] key.

NON INK IC
CMWWYKClCl

• Details of the ink bottle error are displayed.

• When multiple ink bottle defects occur, they will be displayed in order if you press the [ENTER] key
or .

Ink leakage
If the ink starts leaking, switch off the main power, disconnect the power plug, and contact your local
distributor, or our sales office or call center.

If the message "SHAKE WHITE INK BOTLES" is displayed

White ink tends to settle, and hence you must shake the ink bottle periodically.

• For JFX200-1213EX, slide the bottle supply unit forward from the underside of the table
beforehand. Doing so makes it easier to remove or mount the ink bottles.

Bottle supply unit

When using white ink, a message will be displayed periodically prompting you to shake the white ink bottle.
Follow the procedure below to shake the white ink bottle.

SHAKE WHITE INK

BOTTLES [ENT]

1 Take out the white ink bottle and gently shake it side to side 20 times or more.
• To prevent the ink from leaking when the bottle is shaken, wear hand gloves and close the lid of
the ink bottle with a paper towel. Then shake the bottle from side to side at least 20 times to
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• Make sure that the lid is closed tightly before shaking the bottle.
• The ink may leak outside if you shake the bottle too hard. Shake carefully.
• If only a small amount of ink is remaining, it may not be possible to stir it properly. To stir it
properly, tilt the ink bottle until it becomes vertical.

Repeat

Hold down tightly with a paper towel and shake well

2 Set the ink bottle over the tank, and turn the tank lever from right to left.
• Move the tank lever completely to the right and set the ink bottle.

Lever

• Never rotate the ink bottle after setting it over the tank. Doing so may result in ink leakage.

3 Press the [ENTER].

If an error related to the sub tank occurs

Errors 618 to 61b are related to the sub tank.
Execute the following procedure when a sub tank error occurs, or when the nozzle is not unclogged after
cleaning.

1 Select [SUB TANK] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

5
(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.
(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [SUB TANK].

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2 Press the [ENTER] key.

SELECT SUBTANK
:CMYKYKMCClClWW

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

SUB TANK
EXECUTE [ENT]

4 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Automatic discharge and filling operations are performed.

**FILL UP**
PLEASE WAIT

• Perform cleaning once the filling is complete.

**CLEANING**
PLEASE WAIT

5 Press the [END] key several times to end the operation.

If pressure abnormality occurs

The pressure controlled in the machine may exceed the control range due to environment and aging.
If a pressure abnormality occurs, adjust the pressure immediately with the following procedure and return the
pressure to its normal value.

1 Select [PRESSURE ADJUST] of the MAINTENANCE menu.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.

(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE], and press the [ENTER] key.
(3) Press to select [PRESSURE ADJUST].

2 Press to select "POSITIVE" or "NEGATIVE" pressure.

PRESSURE ADJUST
: NEGATIVE
PRESSURE

3 Press the [ENTER] key.

Open Throttle Valve

COMPLETED [ENT]

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4 Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve to release it so that air can flow.
• Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve until it comes to the middle position.

Adjustment screw for positive pressure

Turn the adjustment screw

to this position

Adjustment screw for negative pressure

5 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Sensor adjustment starts.

**ADJUSTING**
PLEASE WAIT

6 Rotate the adjustment screw of the throttle valve to adjust pressure to its proper value.
• Proper value of negative pressure: -2.70 kPa
• Proper value of positive pressure: 15.00kPa
• Adjust the throttle valve in the order of "negative pressure" -> "positive pressure" -> "negative
pressure".
• As the negative pressure changes between ±0.1 to 0.2 kPa, adjust so that the intermediate value
becomes the target pressure.

PRESSURE
= -2.70 kPa

7 Press the [ENTER] key.

• Error is resolved and negative pressure control starts.

PLEASE WAIT

• If an error occurs even after adjusting the pressure, contact your local distributor, or our
sales office or call center.

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5.2 Problems Causing Messages to

Appear
When an abnormality occurs, the buzzer rings and the display shows a corresponding message.
Take measures according to the message.

Warning message

Errors when performing operations

Message Cause Corrective action

CAN'T OPERATE An ink error occurred. • Check the ink bottle of the
: INK ERROR supply path corresponding to
the indicated color.
CAN'T OPERATE Data is being received. • Clear the data.
: DATA REMAIN "Deleting the Received
Data (Data Clear)"(P. 71)
Replace NCU Ink Pad It is time to replace the • The NCU ink pad must be
ink pad. replaced. Contact your local
dealer or our service office.
NCU error An error occurred during • Contact your local dealer or our
NozzleCheckOFF nozzle check. Printing service office.
was stopped and the
nozzle check function
was set to OFF.
NCU SENSOR A problem was detected • The NCU must be replaced.
with the nozzle clogging Contact your local dealer or our
assessment. service office.
NCU Sensor Lv Low There is a drop in the • Clean the NCU. "Cleaning
sensor sensitivity level. the NCU"(P. 128)
• Replace the NCU if the error
NCU Sens Adj Err H Sensor sensitivity
does not clear. Contact your
adjustment failed.
NCU Sens Adj Err L local dealer or our service
office.
NCU CONNECT A problem was detected • Turn off the main power and
with the NCU wait briefly before turning the
connection. power back on. "Turning Off
the Power"(P. 55)
NCU detection error (HW) A problem was detected • Clean the NCU. "Cleaning
NozzleCheckOFF with the nozzle clogging the NCU"(P. 128)
assessment.
NCU detection error (MARK)
NozzleCheckOFF
NCU CENTER POS Ink ejection position
NozzleCheckOFF adjustment failed.
NCU FLUSH POS
NozzleCheckOFF
NCU SN Adjst error Sensor sensitivity
NozzleCheckOFF adjustment failed.

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Message displayed in LOCAL

Message Cause Corrective action

<LOCAL> Multiple ink errors • Press the [ENTER] key to

CAN'T PRINT/CART. [ENT] (unusable ink). check the ink bottle generating
Ink supply (printing, the error and the error details.
cleaning) cannot be Replace the ink bottle with a
performed. usable one.
<LOCAL> Waste ink tank is nearly • Check the waste ink tank.
Check waste ink [MNT] full.
<LOCAL> Time to replace the • Press the [MAINT.] key and
Replace a WIPER [MNT] wiper in the capping replace the wiper with a new
station with a new one. one.
(The wiping count has "Replacing the
reached the specified wiper"(P. 154)
value)
<LOCAL> The data has been • Press the [REMOTE] key to
DATA REMAIN received. perform printing.
Or, clear the data.
"Deleting the Received
Data (Data Clear)"(P. 71)
<LOCAL> Water in the cooling • Refill the coolant.
WATER LACK water tank is low. Refilling the Coolant
<LOCAL> Water in the cooling • Refill the coolant.
REFILL WATER water tank has been low Refilling the Coolant
for more than seven • Online printing cannot be
days. performed while this warning is
displayed.
<LOCAL> LED lamp temperature is • Wait until the temperature
UV LAMP TEMP. HIGH high. lowers and the message
disappears.
<LOCAL> The value of negative • Adjust the pressure.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE pressure sensor is "If pressure abnormality
abnormal. occurs"(P. 172)
• If the pressure cannot be
<LOCAL> The value of positive
adjusted to a normal value or if
POSITIVE PRESSURE pressure sensor is
the message is displayed even
abnormal.
after executing this step,
contact your local distributor, or
our sales office or call center.
<LOCAL> There is a small amount • Press the [ENTER] key to
INK NEAR END [ENT] of ink in the supply unit. check the corresponding ink
bottle.
Ink is nearly used up.
<LOCAL> Failure to refill ink in the • Perform sub tank maintenance.
SUPPLY: CMYKYKMCClClWW sub tank. If an error related to the sub
tank occurs
Also check the remaining
amount of ink in the ink bottle.
If the message is displayed
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even after executing this step,
contact your local distributor, or
our sales office or call center.

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Message Cause Corrective action

<LOCAL> Liquid level sensor • Turn off the power on the

SUB TANK: CMYKYKMCClClWW abnormality of the sub machine and turn it on after a
tank has been detected. while.
If displaying again, contact your
local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.
<LOCAL> Ink overflow from the sub • Perform sub tank maintenance.
Overflow: CMYKYKMCClClWW tank has been detected. If an error related to the sub
tank occurs
<LOCAL> Though certain amount If displaying again, contact your
LevelH: CMYKYKMCClClWW was consumed, there is local distributor, our sales
no change in the sub office, or service center.
tank sensor error
indicating high level.
<LOCAL> Though certain amount
LevelL: CMYKYKMCClClWW was consumed, there is
no change in the sub
tank sensor error
indicating low level.
<LOCAL> Machine temperature is • Adjust the ambient temperature
MACHINE TEMP./H ***°C high. of the place where the machine
is used.
<LOCAL> Machine temperature is
MACHINE TEMP./L ***°C low.
<LOCAL> The supply pump in the • The supply pump needs to be
Replace SupplyPUMP ink path must be replaced.
replaced soon. Contact your local distributor,
our sales office, or service
center.
<LOCAL> The suction pump in the • The suction pump needs to be
Replace SuctionPUMP ink path must be replaced.
replaced soon. Contact your local distributor,
our sales office, or service
center.
<LOCAL> Time to replace the • The brush of Y motor needs to
Replace Ymotor Brush brush of Y motor. be replaced.
Contact your local distributor,
our sales office, or service
center.

Ink error
Ink error is also displayed in the local guidance.
"Displaying other information"(P. 114)

Message Cause Corrective action

NON INK IC Ink IC chip of the ink • Reinsert the ink bottle for which
: ---- YYKK bottle cannot be read the warning occurred.
properly. If displaying again, contact your
WRONG INK IC local distributor, our sales
: ---- YYKK office, or service center.
INK TYPE The ink of the ink bottle • Check the ink type of the ink
: ---- YYKK is of a different type than bottle for which the warning
the ink currently occurred.
supplied.

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Message Cause Corrective action

INK COLOR The color of ink in the ink • Check the color of the ink bottle
: ---- YYKK bottle is of a different for which the warning occurred.
type than the currently
supplied ink.
WRONG INK BOTTLE An error occurred in the • Replace the ink bottle for which
: ---- YYKK Ink IC chip information of the warning occurred.
the ink bottle.
NO INK BOTTLE Ink bottle is not set in the • Set the ink bottle on the bottle
: ---- YYKK external ink supply unit. holder for which the warning
occurred.
EXPIRATION The ink has expired. • Replace with new ink or use up
: ---- YYKK as quickly as possible. Printing
is possible.
"Replacing an Ink
Bottle"(P. 43)

Expiration:1MONTH The ink is one month • Replace with new ink or use up
: ---- YYKK past its expiration date as quickly as possible. Printing
and cannot be used. is possible.
"Replacing an Ink
Bottle"(P. 43)

Expiration:2MONTH The ink is two months • Replace with new ink. Printing
: ---- YYKK past its expiration date will be impossible soon.
and cannot be used. "Replacing an Ink
Bottle"(P. 43)

Error Message
When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the following table.

Message Cause Corrective action

CAN'T OPERATE An ink error occurred. • Check the ink bottle of the
: INK ERROR supply path corresponding to
the indicated color.
CAN'T OPERATE Data is being received. • Clear the data.
: DATA REMAIN "Deleting the Received
Data (Data Clear)"(P. 71)
ERROR 04 There is an abnormality • Turn off the power on the
PARAM ROM in the parameters. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 108 Head connection cannot If displaying again, contact your
HD CONNECT [1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12] be confirmed. local distributor, our sales
ERROR 108 Head temperature office, or service center.
HD THERMIS [1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12] cannot be read.
ERROR 12a Abnormality occurred in
HDC SPEED the ink discharge

ERROR 12e
waveform.
Abnormality of the head
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Head Failed [x x x x] and waveform driver
occurred.
ERROR 122 There is no PRAM.
CHECK : SDRAM

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Message Cause Corrective action

ERROR 128 • Data transmission

HDC FIFO OVER speed is too fast.
• Control circuit board
is defective.
ERROR 128 • Data transmission
HDC FIFO UNDER speed is too slow.
• Control circuit board
is defective.
ERROR 129 Dead battery of internal • Contact your local distributor,
BATTERY EXCHANGE clock has been detected. our sales office, or service
center.
ERROR 130 Head data transfer error • Turn off the power on the
HD DATA SEQ occurred. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 148 Sequential number If displaying again, contact your
E-LOG SEQ abnormality of the event local distributor, our sales
log occurred. office, or service center.
ERROR 151 Error occurred in the 1.2
Main PCB V1R2 V power supply to the
main PCB.
ERROR 152 Error occurred in the 2.5
Main PCB V2R5 V power supply to the
main PCB.
ERROR 153 Error occurred in the 3.3
Main PCB V3R3 V power supply to the
main PCB.
ERROR 154 Error occurred in the 5 V
Main PCB V05 power supply to the main
PCB.
ERROR 155 Error occurred in the
Main PCB V35-1 main PCB 35-1 V power
supply.
ERROR 156 Error occurred in the
Main PCB V5B main PCB 5 VB power
supply.
ERROR 157 Error occurred in the
Main PCB VTT main PCB VTT power
supply.
ERROR 158 Error occurred in the • Turn off the power on the
Main PCB V352 main PCB 35-2 V power machine and turn it on after a
supply. while.
If displaying again, contact your
ERROR 15f COM driver is hot.
local distributor, our sales
HEAD DRIVE HOT office, or service center.
ERROR 16e Error occurred in the
Main PCB V3R3B main PCB 3.3 VB power
supply.
ERROR 171 New head connection
NEW HEAD CONNECT detected.
ERROR 172 The main PCB Q6 has
Main PCB Q6 Check malfunctioned (short
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Message Cause Corrective action

ERROR 186 Error detected in the

HDC OVERFLOW print waveform.
ERROR 186
HDC UNDERFLOW
ERROR 187
HDC SLEW RATE
ERROR 188
HDC MEMORY
ERROR 18a Error occurred in the
Main PCB V_CORE main PCB power supply.
ERROR 18b Error occurred in the 1.5
Main PCB V1R5B V power supply to the
main PCB.
ERROR 18c Error occurred in the 12
Main PCB V12 V power supply to the
main PCB.
ERROR 18e An error occurred in the
FLS NOT COMP [1 2 _ _] flushing control.
ERROR 18f An error occurred in the
OFFSET START [1 2 _ _] head voltage control.
ERROR 18f
OFFSET END [1 2 _ _]
ERROR 19d An error occurred in the
HDC V36 [1 2 _ _] HDC circuit board
voltage.
ERROR 19f The LED UV is not
LED CONNCT ERR: ****** connected.
ERROR 201 The machine received • Securely connect the interface
COMMAND some data other than the cable.
command data. Use an interface cable
conforming to the
ERROR 202 Parameter outside the
specifications.
PARAMETER range of acceptable
numeric values was
received.
ERROR 203 A maintenance
Ment Command command error
occurred.
ERROR 304 USB device initialization • Turn off the power on the
USB INTI ERR failure. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 305 Timeout error occurred If displaying again, contact your
USB TIME OUT in the USB device. local distributor, our sales
ERROR 401
MOTOR X
Excessive load was
applied to the X motor.
office, or service center.
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ERROR 402 Excessive load was
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Message Cause Corrective action

ERROR 403 An error due to

X CURRENT excessive current of X
motor was detected.
ERROR 404 An error due to
Y CURRENT excessive current of Y
motor was detected.
ERROR 444 Time to replace the • The brush of Y motor needs to
Replace Ymotor Brush brush of Y motor. be replaced.
Contact your local distributor,
our sales office, or service
center.
ERROR 505 Media has jammed. • Take out the media and reset it.
MEDIA JAM
ERROR 509 HDC position counter • Turn off the power on the
HDC POSCNT error occurred. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 50a Y origin could not be If displaying again, contact your
Y ORIGIN detected. local distributor, our sales
ERROR 50f Abnormality occurred in office, or service center.
L-SCALE BLACK linear scale.
ERROR 510 X origin could not be
X ORIGIN detected.
ERROR 519 The value of negative • Adjust the pressure.
NEGATIVE P.SENSOR pressure sensor is "If pressure abnormality
abnormal. occurs"(P. 172)
If displaying again, contact your
ERROR 51a The value of positive
local distributor, our sales
POSITIVE P.SENSOR pressure sensor is
office, or service center.
abnormal.
ERROR 617 Liquid level sensor • Turn off the power on the
SUB TANK: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 abnormality of the sub machine and turn it on after a
tank has been detected. while.
If displaying again, contact your
local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.
ERROR 618 Though certain amount • Perform sub tank maintenance.
LevelH: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 was consumed, there is If an error related to the sub
no change in the sub tank occurs
tank sensor error If displaying again, contact your
indicating high level. local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.
ERROR 619 Though certain amount
LevelL: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 was consumed, there is
no change in the sub
tank sensor error
indicating low level.
ERROR 61a Ink overflow from the sub
Overflow: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 tank has been detected.
ERROR 61b Ink could not be supplied • Adjust the pressure. Also check
SUPPLY: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 to the sub tank. the remaining amount of ink in
the ink bottle.
If an error related to the sub
tank occurs

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Message Cause Corrective action

If displaying again, contact your

local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.
ERROR 61c Abnormality in the • Adjust the pressure.
NEGATIVE P.CONTROL starting of negative "If pressure abnormality
pressure control. occurs"(P. 172)
If displaying again, contact your
ERROR 61d Negative pressure
local distributor, our sales
NEGATIVE P.NotEnough cannot be maintained.
office, or service center.
ERROR 61e
NEGATIVE P.OVER
ERROR 61f Abnormality in the
POSITIVE P.CONTROL starting of positive
pressure control.
ERROR 620 Positive pressure cannot
POSITIVE P.NotEnough be maintained.
ERROR 621
PPOSITIVE P.OVER
ERROR 637 Ink leak detected in ink • Turn off the power on the
INK LEAK 1 -- supply route. machine and turn it on after a
while.
If displaying again, contact your
local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.
ERROR 64C The function is disabled • Turn off the main power and
NCU Error due to an error. wait briefly before turning the
power back on. "Turning Off
ERROR 650 A problem was detected
the Power"(P. 55)
NCU CONNECT with the NCU
connection.
ERROR 651 A problem was detected • The NCU must be replaced.
REPLACE NCU with the nozzle clogging Contact your local dealer or our
assessment. service office.

ERROR 652 A problem was detected • Clean the NCU. "Cleaning

NCU detection error (HW) with the nozzle clogging the NCU"(P. 128)
assessment.
ERROR 653
NCU NZK CHK (MARK)
ERROR 654 Ink ejection position
NCU CENTER POS adjustment failed.
ERROR 655
NCU FLUSH POS
ERROR 656 Sensor sensitivity
NCU SN Adjst error adjustment failed.
ERROR 657
Replace NCU Ink Pad
The NCU ink pad is full. • The NCU ink pad must be
replaced. Contact your local
dealer or our service office.
5
ERROR 658 There is a drop in the • Clean the NCU. "Cleaning
NCU Sensor Lv Low sensor sensitivity level. the NCU"(P. 128)
ERROR 65b Sensor sensitivity
NCU Sens Adj Err H adjustment failed.

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Message Cause Corrective action

ERROR 65c • Replace the NCU if the error

NCU Sens Adj Err L does not clear. Contact your
local dealer or our service
office.
ERROR 702 The thermistor is • Turn off the power on the
THERMISTOR defective. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 706 UVLED Driver circuit If displaying again, contact your
DRV OVHT 0**0** board is hot. local distributor, our sales
ERROR 707 Head heater is office, or service center.
!HD HEATER BREAK disconnected.
ERROR 711 UVLED circuit board is
LED OVHT 0**0** hot.
ERROR 714 Communication error of
INK HEATER COM ERR ink heater circuit board
ERROR 715 Ink heater thermistor is
InkHeaterRThr: 1 2 defective.
ERROR 715
InkHeaterFThr: 1 2
ERROR 716 Abnormality in ink heater • Turn off the power on the
InkHeaterRTmp: 1 2 temperature. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 716 When power is ON, the screen
InkHeaterFTmp: 1 2 for selecting whether to control
the ink heater is displayed. [>]
Press the (START) key and
start the ink heater control.
If displaying again, contact your
local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.
ERROR 717 Ink heater was • Turn off the power on the
InkHeaterRBrk: 1 2 disconnected. machine and turn it on after a
while.
ERROR 717 If displaying again, contact your
InkHeaterFBrk: 1 2 local distributor, our sales
ERROR 718 Thermistor of the office, or service center.
InkHeaterPCB Thr: 1 2 InkHeaterPCB is
defective.
ERROR 719 InkHeaterPCB Fuse has
InkHeaterPCB Fuse: 1 2 blown .
ERROR 71a Fuse of the UVLED
UV-DRV Fuse: ****** Driver circuit board has
blown.
ERROR 902 There is remaining • Clear the data.
DATA REMAIN received data that has "Deleting the Received
not been printed yet. Data (Data Clear)"(P. 71)
ERROR 90d The number of installed • Turn off the power on the
NO HEAD SELECT heads is 0. machine and turn it on after a
while.
If displaying again, contact your
local distributor, our sales
office, or service center.

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Message Cause Corrective action

ERROR 90f •

ERROR 920 Ambient temperature is • Adjust the ambient temperature

MACHINE TEMP./L **°C outside the allowable of the place where the machine
range (low). is installed.
ERROR 924 Ambient temperature is
MACHINE TEMP./H **°C outside the allowable
range (high).

SYSTEM HALT
Message Solution

SYSTEM HALT (*). • Turn off the power on the machine and turn it on after a
000: MESSAGE while.
Check the error number, and contact your local distributor,
or our sales office or call center. ("000" is the error
number.)

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This chapter
contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine.

Specifications ................................................186 Order of Ink Bottles ........................................189

Machine specifications ............................. 186 Inquiry Sheet ..................................................190
Ink Specifications ..................................... 187
LICENSE Library ............................................191
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6.1 Specifications
Machine specifications
Item JFX200-2513EX JFX200-1213EX

Print head Type On-demand piezo head

Specifications 3-head: 2 staggered, color 2 in-line, special color 1 in-line
Print conditions 4-color + White + 300 × 300HQ: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 4/8 pass
(scan × feed) Clear 300 × 450HQ: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 6/12 pass
4-color + White + 600 × 600: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 8/16 pass
Clear + Primer 600 × 900: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 12/24 pass
*2
4-color + White 1200 × 1200: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 16/32 pass

6-color + White + 300 × 300HQ: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 8/16 pass

Clear 300 × 450HQ: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 12/24 pass
600 × 600: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 16/32 pass
600 × 900: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 24/48 pass
1200 × 1200: Bidirectional/Unidirectional 32/64 pass
Usable ink Dedicated UV curing ink (Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc, W, CL, Pr)
Ink supply 1 L × 8 bottles
Ink capacity 4-color + White + C/M/Y/K: 1 bottle each, W/CL: 2 bottles each
Clear
4-color + White + C/M/Y/K/Cl/Pr: 1 bottle each, W: 2 bottles
Clear + Primer
*2 C/M/Y/K: 1 bottle each, W: 4 bottles
4-color + White
6-color + White + C/M/Y/K/Lc/Lm: 1 bottle each, W: 2 bottles
Clear
Usable media Size 2500 mm × 1300 mm 1270 mm × 1300 mm
Thickness 50 mm or less
Weight 2
Up to 50 kg/m , must not be loaded with weight concentrated in one
location
Maximum printing size 2500 mm × 1300 mm 1270 mm × 1300 mm
Distance Absolute ±0.3 mm or ±0.3% of specified distance, whichever is greater
accuracy accuracy
Duplicability ±0.2 mm or ±0.1% of specified distance, whichever is greater
Perpendicularity ±0.5 mm / 500 mm
Head height adjustment 1.2 mm to 3 mm (automatic recognition of media thickness)
Media suction Held in place by a vacuum unit
UV unit UV LED lamp unit (mounted on carriage)
With built-in UV power supply unit
Waste ink tank Bottle type (2,600 cc)/Detected by soft counter
Interface USB2.0 Hi-speed/1000BASE-T Ethernet (recommended)
Command MRL-III

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Item JFX200-2513EX JFX200-1213EX

Noise levels During standby Not exceeding 55 dB (FAST-A, 1 m on all sides)

Continuous Not exceeding 75 dB
*1
operation
Compliance with standards VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, UL62368-1 ETL compliance, CE
marking (EMC Directive, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery
Directive), IEC/EN62368-1 (CB certified), RoHS compliant, REACH
compliant, RCM
Power supply specifications 200 to 240 V ±10 % AC, 50/60 Hz ±1 Hz, max. 12 A
Power consumption 2880 W or less
Installation Allowable 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F)
environment temperature
Relative humidity 35 to 65 %RH (no condensation)
Temperature 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F)
range in which
accuracy is
guaranteed
Temperature Not more than ±10 °C/h
gradient
Dust 3
0.15 mg/m (typical office)
Weight Approx. 600 kg Approx. 510 kg
External Width (W) 4400 mm 3200 mm
dimensions
Depth (D) 2450 mm 2450 mm
(including
protrusions) Height (H) 1250 mm 1250 mm

*1. 73.5 db (A), Operation conditions: High-speed scanning, blower is ON: According to clause 1.7.4.2 of
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
*2. When using this ink set, OPT-J499 is required.

Ink Specifications
Item Specifications

Form 1 L Ink bottle

Color Black ink
Cyan ink
Magenta ink
Yellow ink
White ink
Light cyan (LUS-150, LH-100 ink only)
Light magenta (LUS-150, LH-100 ink only)
ClearInk (LH-100 ink, LUS-120 ink, LH120 ink, LUS-211 ink)
Primer ink (PR-200)
Ink capacity 1l
Shelf life The expiration date is printed on the ink bottle.
Should be used within three months after opening regardless of the
expiration date.

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Item Specifications

Storage When stored 5 to 30°C (storage at 30°C is permitted for a period of 1 month or less)
temperature
Transportation 1 to 60°C (storage permitted only for 120 hours or less if the
temperature is 60°C and one month or less if the temperature is 40°C)

• Do not use any ink other than the MIMAKI designated ink.
Also, do not disassemble the ink bottles or refill or replenish their ink.
• Ink could freeze if left in a cold place for a long period of time.
If the ink freezes, thaw it at room temperature (25°C) for at least three hours before using.
However, if you use thawed ink, the print quality deteriorates due to the deterioration of ink.
Store ink in an environment where it will not freeze.

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6.2 Order of Ink Bottles

The order of the set ink bottles differs depending on the ink set used.

For JFX200-2513EX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

For JFX200-1213EX

5
6
7
1 8
2
3
4

Ink set Ink distribution

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4-color + white ink + clear C M W W Y K Cl Cl
4-color + white ink + primer + clear C M W W Y K Pr Cl
4-color + white ink(OPT-J499 required) C M W W Y K W W
6-color + white ink + clear C M Cl W Y K Lm Lc

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6.3 Inquiry Sheet

Use this sheet for inquiries regarding printer malfunctions and abnormal operations.
Fill in the following required fields and fax the sheet to our sales office.

Company Name

Contact Personnel Name

Contact No.

Printer Model Name

Your OS

*1
Machine Information

Error message

Inquiry Details

*1. Take a look at "Confirming Machine Information"(P. 112) and fill in the necessary information.

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6.4 LICENSE Library

Mimaki printer Firmware

Copyright @2020 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. All rights reserved.

This product contain open source software listed in the tables below.

Component License
StarterWare for ARM® based TI Sitara Processors BSD-TI

The following license terms and conditions shall apply to the open source software listed in the table above:
BSD-TI
Copyright (C) 2010 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that
the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. Neither the name of Texas Instruments Incorporated nor the names of its contributors may be used to
endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS
OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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