MIMAKI JFX 200-2513 User Manual

JFX 200 - 2513 Clear Ink Print Guide
This Guide explains how to obtain various kinds of printing effects by using LH-100 clear ink (LH100-CL-BA)
and LUS-120 clear ink (LUS12-CL-BA) with the JFX200-2513 printer.
Read this Guide carefully before using the ink.
Applicable environment
Table of Contents
Applicable environment ............................................................................................ 1
Setting the printer ..................................................................................................... 2
Effects and printing with clear ink ........................................................................... 4
Clear ink’s effects ................................................................................................................... 4
Ways clear ink can be printed ............................................................................................... 4
Printing methods ....................................................................................................... 5
Data creation and printing procedures ................................................................................. 5
1. Decide the way the clear ink is to be printed ................................................................... 6
A. Printing the clear ink over the whole of the color image ................................................... 7
B. Printing the clear ink onto the valid pixels of the color image .......................................... 8
C. Printing a special clear ink image .................................................................................... 9
2. Select the clear ink’s effect: set the UV mode ............................................................... 12
a. Setting Glossy Print ........................................................................................................ 13
b. Setting Matte Print .......................................................................................................... 15
c. Setting Emboss Print ...................................................................................................... 16
3. Set the recommended values for the printing conditions ............................................ 17
4. Execute printing ............................................................................................................... 18
Setting glossy finish for Emboss Print ................................................................. 19
Printer JFX200-2513 F.W. Ver. 2.00 or later
Ink Color/Clear
It can be used in the following three combinations.
• LH-100 color ink + LH-100 clear ink
• LUS-150 color ink + LH-100 clear ink
• LUS-120 color ink + LUS-120 clear ink
RIP RasterLink6 Ver.4.14 or later

MIMAKI JFX 200-2513 Specifications

General

Brand	MIMAKI
Model	JFX 200-2513
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Applicable environment

Printer

Details printer model and firmware version.

Ink

Lists compatible ink types and combinations.

RIP

Specifies required RIP software version.

Setting the printer

1. Turn on the printer's power.

Instructions for powering on the printer.

2. Select [UV MODE] on the panel, as follows:

Step-by-step guide to select UV MODE on the printer panel.

3. Select [MAPS2] on the panel, as follows:

Procedure to select MAPS2 setting on the printer panel.

4. Select "AUTO" for [MAPS2], as follows:

Guide to set MAPS2 to AUTO mode.

5. Return to "Local", by pressing the END key several times.

Steps to return to the default panel display.

3. Select "MANUAL” for [MAPS2]

Procedure to set MAPS2 to MANUAL mode.

4. After setting to “MANUAL”, make the settings for the ink colors, as follows.

Guide to set ink colors after MANUAL mode selection.

5. After making the setting, press the ENTER key.

Final step to confirm ink settings.

Effects and printing with clear ink

Clear ink's effects

Describes the visual effects achievable with clear ink.

Ways clear ink can be printed

Outlines different methods for applying clear ink.

Printing methods

1. Decide the way the clear ink is to be printed

Guides user in choosing how clear ink is applied to the image.

A. Printing the clear ink over the whole of the color image

Detailed steps for printing clear ink over the entire color image.

B. Printing the clear ink onto the valid pixels of the color image

Instructions for applying clear ink only to the valid pixels of an image.

C. Printing a special clear ink image

Process for creating and printing a dedicated clear ink image.

Setting mono color replacement

Guide to configure mono color replacement for clear ink.

Compositing the clear ink image with the color job

Steps to combine the clear ink image with the main color image.

2. Select the clear ink's effect: set the UV mode

Explains how to set UV mode for desired clear ink effects (Glossy, Matte, Emboss).

a. Setting Glossy Print

Detailed instructions for achieving a glossy finish with clear ink.

b. Setting Matte Print

Step-by-step guide to apply a matte finish using clear ink.

c. Setting Emboss Print

Instructions for creating a 3D embossed effect with clear ink.

3. Set the recommended values for the printing conditions

Provides optimal settings for print quality and speed.

4. Execute printing

Final steps to initiate the printing process.

Setting glossy finish for Emboss Print

Instructions to achieve a glossy finish when using Emboss Print.