Mimaki D203603-16 INKJET PRINTER Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Mimaki
Table of Contents
Mimaki D203603-16 INKJET PRINTER
Product Information
Manufacturer | MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. |
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Website | https://mimaki.com/ |
Manual | Download here |
Product Usage Instructions
To Ensure Safe Use
In this manual, the symbols indicate and explain precautions. Make sure you
fully understand the meaning of each symbol and use the machine safely and
correctly.
Symbols:
- Warning: Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.
- Caution: Indicates a potential hazard that may result in minor or moderate injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.
- Notice: Indicates a potential hazard that may result in property damage if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.
- Important Tip: Indicates something that requires attention. Warning specifics are drawn inside the symbol.
- Mandatory action: Indicates an action that must be carried out. The specifics of the mandatory action are drawn inside the symbol.
- Prohibition sign: Indicates a prohibited action. The specifics of the prohibited action are drawn inside the symbol.
- Reference information: Indicates important information related to use of this machine. Indicates useful reference information.
- Corresponding page: Indicates the corresponding page for related information.
Usage Precautions
- In the event of abnormal conditions: Follow the instructions provided in case of any abnormal conditions.
- Power supply precautions: Ensure each cable is connected to a separate power source with an independent breaker. Connecting to power outlets linked with the same breaker may cause the breaker to trip.
- Caution regarding moving parts: Be cautious while handling moving parts to avoid any injuries.
- Do not disassemble or repair: It is advised not to disassemble or repair the machine on your own. Seek professional assistance if required.
- Handling the cutter: Follow the instructions provided for safe handling of the cutter.
- Heater: Take necessary precautions while using the heater to prevent any accidents or damages.
- Other usage precautions: Follow any additional precautions mentioned in the manual for safe and proper usage of the product.
- Disposing of the product: Dispose of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Notes on Handling Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine
Precautions regarding ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with this
machine are included with the containers. Thoroughly read them and make sure
you understand the contents.
- Store ink in a place where ink does not freeze. Using defrosted ink may deteriorate ink constituents and reduce print quality.
- When ink is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in the environment where the machine is installed for at least three hours before using it.
- Open the container just before installing it, and use it up as quickly as possible. If it is opened and left for an extended period of time, print quality may be reduced.
Introduction
- Thank you for purchasing the Inkjet printer 330 series.
- Read the safety precautions (“this document” hereinafter) thoroughly and make sure you understand its contents to ensure safe and correct use of the product.
- Please note that the illustrations contained in this manual are intended to show functions, procedures, or operations and may sometimes differ slightly from the actual machine.
- Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this document is strictly prohibited.
© 2022 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
Disclaimers
- MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF THE 330 series (“THIS MACHINE” HEREINAFTER), WHETHER OR NOT THE PRODUCT IS FAULTY.
- MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, TO MATERIALS CREATED WHILE USING THIS MACHINE.
- USING THIS MACHINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVICES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY MIMAKI ENGINEERING MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ACCIDENTS. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
- USE ONLY GENUINE MIMAKI ENGINEERING INK AND MAINTENANCE LIQUID. USE OF OTHER PRODUCTS MAY RESULT IN FAILURES OR REDUCE PRINT QUALITY. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REFILL THE INK PACKS WITH UNAUTHORIZED INK. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
TV and radio interference
- The machine emits high-frequency electromagnetic radiation while operating. Under certain circumstances, this may result in TV or radio interference. We make no guarantee that this machine will not affect special radio or TV equipment.
If radio or TV interference occurs, check the radio or TV reception after turning off the machine. If the interference disappears when the power is turned off, the machine is likely to be the cause of the interference.
Try any of the following solutions or combinations of these solutions:
- Change the orientation of the TV or radio antenna to find a position where interference does not occur.
- Move the TV or radio away from this machine.
- Plug the TV or radio into a power outlet on a power circuit other than the power circuit to which this machine is connected.
FCC regulations
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulations
The machine has been tested and certified to comply with restrictions applying
to Class A digital devices under Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These
restrictions are designed to provide suitable protection from harmful
interference when the printer is used in commercial environments. This product
may generate, use, or emit radio frequency energy and may cause harmful
interference with radio communications if not installed or used in accordance
with the operating manual. Use of this product in residential areas may cause
harmful interference. If so, the user is responsible for rectifying such
interference.
- Use only the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to the machine. Use of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations. To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering.
To Ensure Safe Use
Symbols
In this manual, the symbols indicate and explain precautions. Make sure you
fully understand the meaning of each symbol and use the machine safely and
correctly.
Explanation
Warning| Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious
injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.|
Caution| Indicates a potential hazard that may result in minor or moderate
injury if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.|
Notice| Indicates a potential hazard that may result in property damage if
handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded.|
Warning sign| Indicates something that requires attention. Warning specifics
are drawn inside the symbol.|
Mandatory action sign| Indicates an action that must be carried out. The
specifics of the mandatory action are drawn inside the symbol.|
Prohibition sign| Indicates a prohibited action. The specifics of the
prohibited action are drawn inside the symbol.|
Important Indicates important information related to use of this
machine.
Tip| Indicates useful reference information.|
Reference information| Indicates the corresponding page for related
information.|
Usage Precautions
In the event of abnormal conditions
Warning:
In the event of abnormal conditions such as smoke or unusual odor, turn off
the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Continuing to use the
machine under these conditions may result in failure, electric shock, or fire.
Once you have confirmed that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your
local dealer or our service office. Never attempt to repair the machine
yourself, which is hazardous.
Caution:
- Immediately wipe off any ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other liquid used with the product that comes into contact with your skin. Then wash using soap, and rinse with plenty of water. Failure to wash off ink may result in skin inflammation. If your skin becomes irritated or painful, seek medical attention immediately.
- If ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or any other liquid used in the product comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water. Rinse for at least 15 minutes. If you wear contact lenses and they can be easily removed, remove after rinsing for at least 15 minutes with clean water. Be sure to also rinse the undersides of your eyelids. Failure to rinse off ink may result in blindness or impaired vision. If your eyes become irritated or painful, seek medical attention immediately.
- If ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or any other liquid used in the product enters your mouth or is swallowed, gargle with water immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention promptly. Inducing vomiting may cause liquid to enter the airway.
- If a large amount of vapor is inhaled, move to a well-ventilated area, keep warm, and rest in a posture that allows easy breathing. If the condition does not improve, seek medical attention promptly.
Notice:
- If an ink leak occurs, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Then, contact your local dealer or our service office.
Power supply precautions
Warning:
- Use the power cable provided. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. The power cable provided is exclusive for the machine, and must not be used for other electrical equipment.
- Always hold the plug when removing the power cable. Pulling out the power cable may damage the cable, leading to failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Do not use the machine with dust accumulated on the power plug. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Take care to prevent metals from touching the power plug blades. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Do not damage or modify the power cable. Do not place heavy objects on, heat or stretch it. Doing so may damage the cable, leading to electric shock or fire.
- Do not use extension cords or power strips. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Do not use the power cable if it is damaged or broken or if the core wire is exposed. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Disregarding this precaution may result in electric shock.
- Plug the power cable plug into a grounded power outlet. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- When installing electrical outlets, perform grounding work to prevent electric shock. All electrical work (Class C grounding work; formerly Type 3 grounding work) must be handled by a licensed electrician.
Notice:
Do not turn off the main power supply. Turning off the main power supply
will disable the automatic maintenance function (including nozzle clogging
prevention function and ink discharge channel cleaning function). This
increases the risk of ejection failures (such as nozzle clogging or
deflection).
- Use the machine with a power supply that meets specifications.
- Be sure to plug the power cable into a power outlet close to the machine. Insert the power plug blade securely.
- When connecting the power cable, check the input voltage of the power outlet and the capacity of the breaker. Also, connect each cable to a separate power source with an independent breaker. Connecting to power outlets linked with the same breaker will cause the breaker to trip.
Caution regarding moving parts
Caution:
- Keep parts of the body such as the face and hands away from moving parts. Also keep clothing (e.g., loose clothing and accessories) that may impede work away from the machine. Failure to do so may result in injury.
- Long hair should be tied back. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Do not disassemble or repair
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this machine. Otherwise there is a
risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
Handling the cutter
Caution:
- Avoid touching the cutter blade. Failure to do so may result in injury.
- Do not shake or swing the cutter holder. Doing so may cause the blade to come off.
Heater
Caution:
- The heater becomes extremely hot. Do not touch with bare hands.
Notice:
Condensation may form on the print head nozzle surface depending on the
ambient temperature and humidity. The formation of condensation may cause
ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection). Perform head cleaning
if any ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection) occur during
printing. Head Cleaning Set the platen heater to a temperature not exceeding
35 °C, and ensure that the ambient temperature is within the permissible
operating temperature range (20 to 30 °C).
Other usage precautions
- Keep children away from the machine.
- Do not pull the media when the clamp lever is lowered (the media is clamped). Doing so may damage the machine.
- The underside of the media may be soiled depending on how the printed media has been stored (due to weight when laying printed media rolls horizontally, for example) and the media type. Perform a test beforehand to check that the media does not transfer ink to the underside of the adjacent media.
Disposing of the product
- Please contact your local retailer or service agent.
- When disposing of the product yourself, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Notes on Handling Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine
Precautions regarding ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with this
machine are included with the containers. Thoroughly read them and make sure
you understand the contents.
- Be sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS) before use. https://mimaki.com/supply/sds/.
Caution:
- Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with the machine. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth.
- Do not subject cases containing ink to strong shock or violent shaking. Do not attempt to refill the ink. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into your eyes or mouth.
- Do not disassemble cases containing ink. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into your eyes or mouth.
- Do not store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine in locations where children may enter.
- When disposing of ink, maintenance liquid or other liquid used with the product, or the container or paper towel to which ink or other liquid is attached, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
Notice:
- Do not store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine in environments where cutting fluid or other volatile substances (such as amines or modified amine alcohol) are present in significant quantities. Storage in such places increases the risk of failure or ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
- Do not use ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with this machine with other printers. Doing so may cause failure.
- Store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine at a height of up to 1 m from the floor level. Otherwise there is a risk of scattering if the containers fall.
- Store in tightly sealed containers.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Store ink in a place where ink does not freeze. Using defrosted ink may deteriorate ink constituents and reduce print quality.
- When ink is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in the environment where the machine is installed for at least three hours before using it.
- Open the container just before installing it, and use it up as quickly as possible. If it is opened and left for an extended period of time, print quality may be reduced.
- Do not touch the metal parts of the ink IC chip. Static electricity may damage the ink IC chip, and dirt or damage may cause the ink IC chip read error.
- Printing is disabled if a different ink IC chip is used.
Restrictions Concerning the Expiration Date of Ink Used in the Machine
Example: When the expiration date is April 20xx
- May 20xx: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
- June 20xx: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
- July 20xx: Printing is not possible.
- The message appears on the display.
- The ink expiration date is indicated on the ink container. Expired ink may cause ejection failures or alter the color tone. Printing is possible even if the ink has passed its expiration date. Nevertheless, we recommend replacing with new ink or using up as quickly as possible.
Restrictions on Changing Ink Sets
Ink set changes for the following pattern combinations are not possible.
- For JV / CJV
- 6-color, W (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, W) -> 8-color (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, Lk, Or)
- 8-color (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, Lk, Or) -> 6-color, W (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, W)
Installation Precautions
Warning:
- Do not install the machine in a place close to fire. Doing so may result in inflammation of solvent ink.
- Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, containers containing cosmetics, chemicals or water, or small metal items on or close to the machine. If they enter the machine, there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Do not install this machine in humid locations or locations where it may be exposed to splashing water. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
- Do not install the machine in a place where children may enter.
Caution:
- A ventilation system must be provided if this machine is installed in a poorly ventilated area or sealed room.
- Be sure to observe the following points when installing an extractor outlet:
- The extractor outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable local EHS (environmental, health, and safety) guidelines.
- If the extractor outlet is fitted with a shutoff valve, the valve must be open when this machine is in use.
Notice:
- Do not install this machine in locations where dust or powder is present. Failure or printing defects may result (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) if dust gets inside this machine.
- Do not install this machine in locations exposed to drafts (e.g., from air conditioning). Disregarding this precaution may result in dust or powder getting inside this machine.
- Do not install this machine in unstable locations or locations subject to vibration. This will increase the risk of failure or printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
- Do not install this machine in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not install this machine in locations subject to sudden temperature changes. This will increase the risk of failure or printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
- Do not install this machine in locations exposed to excessive noise from large machinery.
- Do not install this machine in locations where photographic fixing agents generate vapor or acid gas (e.g., acetic acid, hydrochloric acid) or locations filled with metal working fluids or highly volatile substances (e.g., amines, amine-modified alcohols). Malfunctions or printing defects may result (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) as print head ink is more likely to harden under such environments.
- Operating environment: 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F), 35 to 65 %RH (no condensation)
- Temperature range in which accuracy is guaranteed: 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)
Installation Space
Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media:
JV330 Series
Size | 160 | 130 |
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Width*1 | At least 4,170 mm (3,170 mm) | At least 3,920 mm (2,920 mm) |
Depth*1 | At least 4,050 mm (2,050 mm including the media chute) | |
Height*1 | (1,305 mm) | |
Weight | 368 kg | 358 kg |
- The figures in parentheses indicate machine dimensions.
CJV330 Series
Size | 160 | 130 |
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Width*1 | At least 4,170 mm (3,170 mm) | At least 3,920 mm (2,920 mm) |
Depth*1 | At least 4,050 mm (2,050 mm including the media chute) | |
Height*1 | (1,305 mm) | |
Weight | 373 kg | 363 kg |
- The figures in parentheses indicate machine dimensions.
TS330-1600
Size | 1600 |
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Width*1 | At least 4,170 mm (3,170 mm) |
Depth*1 | At least 2,820 mm (820 mm) |
Height*1 | (1,305 mm) |
Weight | 240 kg |
- The figures in parentheses indicate machine dimensions.
When Relocating This Machine
Contact your local dealer or our service office. Attempting to handle
relocation yourself may result in failure or damage.
Safety Interlocks
The machine is equipped with interlocks to ensure safety during use. Printing will abort if you open the covers while printing is underway. The RIP data will need to be resent.
- Safety interlock locations
Warning Labels
- Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels.
- If any of the warning labels becomes dirty and illegible or peel off, contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels.
No. | Order code | Label | Details |
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1 | M910931 | Beware of opening and closing parts. Injury may result if hands |
become trapped.
2| M907833| | Indicates dangerous moving parts.
3| M903239| | Indicates hot parts.
• JV/CJV: Pre-heater, post-heater
• TS: Post-heater
4| M903330| | Wear safety glasses and gloves while working.
5| M906144| | Indicates hot parts.
• JV/CJV only
6| M903405| | Beware of the cutter.
• JV: Carriage, XY carriage
• CJV: Carriage, cutter unit, XY carriage
• TS: Carriage
7| M905811| | Indicates dangerous moving parts.
8| M906031| | Describes the power cable.
9| M907935| | Indicates dangerous live parts.
10| M917747| | Beware of the cutter.
• JV/CJV only
11| M917991| | Indicates illuminating LED hot parts.
12| M905935| | Avoid touching the pinch roller lever.
• CJV only
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Other Precautions
This chapter lists specifications and functions of this machine.
Relay Box
- A fire may occur if another manufacturer’s external drying heater is used. Be sure to connect to the machine using either the compact relay box or relay box 2 specified as options.
- The 330 series allows only one relay box (OPT-J0370 or OPT-J0407) to be connected.
- The optional connection relay cable (OPT-J0512 drying fan connection kit) is required when using a relay box.
Overview
The relay box switches the heater power on and off automatically in
conjunction with the machine operations.
- The heater is turned off when printing stops to prevent heating while the machine is not moving.
- The relay box cannot function to control the temperature of an external drying heater. The temperature should be set on the external heater itself.
Specifications
Small relay box (OPT-J0370)
| Power supply specifications| Single-phase 100 V to 120 V AC, 12 A, single-
phase 200 V to 240 V AC, 8 A, 50/60 Hz, single-circuit main power supply
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Type| Resistance heater or electric heater using lamp
Relay box 2 (OPT-J0407)
| Power supply specifications| Single-phase 100 V to 240 V AC, 30 A, 50/60
Hz, single-circuit main power supply
Type| Resistance heater or electric heater using lamp
Safety precautions
July, 2023
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.
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