MIMAKI UJV100-160 - Test Printing; Changing the Layout Direction for Test Printing

Chapter 2 Printing
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2.4 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. 61)
Head1
Head2
Check beforehand
• Was the print head adjusted? "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P. 51)
• Is media loaded? "Loading the Media"(P. 53)
• 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)
• The ink used in this machine is warmed before printing. Printing is disabled while the ink is
warmed.
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.
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In LOCAL mode, select [TEST PRINT/CLEANING] > [Test Print], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The Test Print menu is displayed.
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Select “Scan direction” or “Feed direction”, then press the [ENTER] key.
• Test printing starts.
Normal pattern Abnormal pattern
Deflection Nozzle clogging
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