MIMAKI JFX200-2513EX - HEAD GAP Value; Registering the Head Gap Value

Chapter 3 Convenient Usage
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HEAD GAP Value
Set the head gap (height from media to head nozzle surface).
When the head is to be moved onto the platen for operations such as printing or maintenance, it moves while
keeping 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.
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Press the [FUNCTION] key in LOCAL.
FUNCTION
[ENT]
VIEW
2
Press to select the [HEAD HEIGHT].
FUNCTION
[ENT]
HEAD HEIGHT
3
Press the [ENTER] key.
HEAD HEIGHT
[ENT]
MEDIA THICKNESS
4
Press to select the [HEAD GAP].
SETUP
[ENT]
HEAD GAP
5
Press the [ENTER] key.
HEAD GAP
2.0 mm
=
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Press to set the head gap value.
• Available settings: 1.2 to 3.0 mm
HEAD GAP
3.0 mm
=
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Press the [ENTER] key.
SETUP
[ENT]
HEAD GAP
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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.