MIMAKI jV100-160 - Test Printing Procedures

Chapter 2 Printing
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2.5 Test Printing
Print a test pattern to confirm that the ink prints correctly. Perform head cleaning if you observe any print
defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection). "Head Cleaning"(P. 60)
Head 1Head 1
Head 2Head 2
Check beforehand
• Was the print head adjusted? "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P. 49)
• Is media loaded? "Loading the Media"(P. 51)
• Load media at least 500 mm wide. You cannot print the entire pattern if media less than 500
mm wide is used.
• Select [Maintenance] > [Nozzle Recovery] > [Test Print], then select “ON” to perform nozzle
recovery and test printing.
Registration is required to perform nozzle recovery. "Registering nozzle recovery"(P. 76)
Changing the Layout Direction for Test Printing
You can change the layout direction for test printing.
: Feed direction
: Scan direction
Scan direction Prints repeatedly in the horizontal direction.
Feed direction Feeds the medium and prints repeatedly in the longitudinal direction.
1
On the LOCAL mode screen, select [TEST PRINT/CLEANING] > [Test Print], then press the
[ENTER] key.
• The Test Print menu is displayed.
2
Select “Scan direction” or “Feed direction”, then press the [ENTER] key.
• Test printing starts.
Good example Bad example
Deflection Nozzle clogging
3
Check the print results.