MIMAKI TS55-1800 - Chapter 1 Before Use (Continuing); Machine Operating Modes

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Chapter 1 Before Use
Menu mode
This machine has 4 modes. Each menu mode is described below.
NOT-READY mode
This is the mode in which the media has not been detected yet.
LOCAL mode
Local mode is the mode for the drawing preparation state.
All the keys are effective.
The machine can receive data from the computer.However, it does not perform printing.
This mode permits the following operations:
• Pressing the JOG keys to set up a drawing origin and drawing area.
• Pressing the [ENTER] key to check the remaining amount of ink, the description of the cartridge error, the
model name, the firmware version, and so on.
MENU mode
To set MENU mode, press the [FUNC1] key when this machine is in LOCAL mode.
In this mode, each function can be set.
REMOTE mode
This machine prints the data it receives.
REMOTEMENU
TEST PRINT
CLEANING
30/40
REMOTEMENU
TEST PRINT
CLEANING
30/40 30/50
Local <Setup 1>
POST1 POST2
LOW 1620mm
Displays the current heater
temperature.
The color of the icon above the
temperature display changes with
the current heater status.
Orange: Temperature rising
Green: Set temperature
reached
Gray: Heater off
Display detected media width.
Displays detected ink levels
(approximate)
Displays the functions that
have been set for the function
keys [FUNC1] – [FUNC3].
[SEL] key Function key [FUNC1] ~ [FUNC3]
Press the [SEL] key to change the functions.
Screen display in Local mode
Display current setting
number.
Displays the current head
height.
Displayed when USB or
Ethernet cable is connected.
Facial expression changes according to the condition of care of this machine. Use it as a guide for cleaning according to the
display condition. Using "Normal" or "Bad" as it is adversely affects the condition of the print head, which may cause a print
failure. Carry out maintenance as soon as possible.
Icon State Change condition
Good
• Station maintenance is used, cleaning around the head, wiper, and cap are not being
performed.
• Maintenance washing liquid cartridge is not set or there is no remaining amount.
• You are using the wiper beyond its life.
Normal
Bad