MIMAKI jV100-160 - Print Head Nozzle Washing

Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems
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Symptom Corrective action
Vertically uneven color
You can improve this problem by attaching the NITOFLON
®
tape
provided on the platen.
Attach the tape, taking care not to block the vacuum
hole.
For more information, refer to the description on transporting media
on the platen. https://mimaki.com/download/inkjet.html
Print Head Nozzle Washing
If printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection) remain unresolved even after head cleaning (
"Head Cleaning"(P. 60)), apply nozzle washing to the print head.
1
On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The Maintenance menu is displayed.
2
Select [Station] > [Nozzle Wash], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The carriage moves over the platen.
3
Open the front cover.
4
Clean the wiper and bracket.
• "Wiper Cleaning"(P. 92)
5
Press the [ENTER] key once cleaning is complete.
• “Cap Cleaning Completed (Next)[ENT]” appears on the display.
6
Clean the cap rubber.
• "Cap Rubber Cleaning"(P. 94)
7
Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.
• The cap is filled with maintenance liquid.
• Close the front cover. The cap cannot be filled with maintenance liquid unless the front
cover is closed. This is also true if the maintenance liquid cartridge is empty.
8
Open the front cover.
• Check to confirm that the cap is filled with maintenance liquid.