Mimaki UCJV300 Clear Ink Print User Guide

: June 15, 2024
: Mimaki

UCJV300 Clear Ink Print

Product Information

Specifications

Printer Model: UCJV300/UCJV330
Ink Type: Mimaki Driver
RIP: RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1 or later, RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.2 or
later (UCJV300), RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0 or later (UCJV330)
FW Version: 2.5 or later (UCJV300), 1.1 or later (UCJV330)
Ink Compatibility: LUS-170 (UCJV300), LUS-170 Ver.5.8.0 or
later (UCJV330)

Product Usage Instructions

Setting the Printer

Standard Setting

When using this guide to print, follow these steps to set up the
printer:

With the display screen visible, press the key.
Use the key to select [SETUP], then press the key.
Use the key to select [SETUP 1] to [SETUP 4], then press the
key.
Use the key to select [MAPS4], then press the key.

Media Setting

With the display screen visible, press the key.
Use the key to select [SETUP], then press the key.
Use the key to select [Media Setting], then press the key.
Use the key to select the media to be used, then press the
key.

Effect of Clear Ink and Selection of Printing Method

Clear Ink’s Effects

The use of clear ink can create various effects. Refer to the
manual for a detailed description of these effects.

Selection of Clear Ink Printing Method

Choose the appropriate clear ink printing method based on your
requirements. Refer to the manual for more information on each
method.

Printing Methods

Data Creation and Printing Procedures

Follow these steps to create and print your data:

Determine and set the clear ink printing method.

At Times Like This

When Printing with Clear Ink and White Ink Together

Learn about the mechanism of printing using clear ink and white
ink, and how to properly set Matte Print or Glossy Print.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is the recommended FW version for UCJV300?

A: The recommended FW version for UCJV300 is 2.5 or later.

Q: What is the ink compatibility for UCJV330?

A: The ink compatibility for UCJV330 is LUS-170 Ver.5.8.0 or
later.

Q: How do I set the clear ink printing method?

A: To set the clear ink printing method, follow the instructions
in the manual under the “Data Creation and Printing Procedures”
section.

UCJV300/UCJV330 Clear Ink Print Guide
This manual describes the effects that can be expressed when clear ink is used in UCJV 300, and how to set and print them. Please read this manual carefully and use it correctly.
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Applicable environment

UCJV300
Printer Ink
Mimaki Driver
RIP

FW Ver.2.5 or later LUS-170 When using RasterLink6Plus: The version that is compatible with the printer you use. When using RasterLink7:Ver.5.4.2 or later RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1 or later RasterLink7 Ver.1.3.2 or later

UCJV330
Printer Ink
Mimaki Driver RIP

FW Ver.1.1 or later LUS-170 Ver.5.8.0 or later RasterLink7 Ver.3.1.0 or later

Table of Contents
Note ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Applicable environment ……………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Setting the printer ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Standard setting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 When the image quality is not good …………………………………………………………………………. 4
Effect of clear ink and selection of printing method ………………………………………. 5
Clear ink’s effects ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Selection of clear ink printing method ……………………………………………………………………… 6
Printing methods …………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Data creation and printing procedures ……………………………………………………………………… 7 1. Determine and set the clear ink printing method …………………………………………………… 8
A. Printing the clear ink over the whole of the color image …………………………………………… 9 B. Printing the clear ink onto the valid pixels of the color image …………………………………. 10 C. Printing a special clear ink image ……………………………………………………………………….. 11 2. Select the clear ink’s effect: set the UV mode ……………………………………………………… 14 a. Setting Glossy Print ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 b. Setting Matte Print ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 3. Set printing conditions ………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 4. Print job …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
At times like this ………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
When printing with clear ink and white ink together ……………………………………………….. 19 Mechanism of printing using clear ink and white ink …………………………………………………. 19 Setting Matte Print ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Setting Glossy Print ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 21

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Setting the printer

Standard setting
When printing using this guide, set the printer as follows.
1. Turn on the printer’s power. · UCJV300: Wait until the Local mode. · UCJV330: Wait until the Media Select mode.

· If the power is already on, UJV300 set to the Local mode and UCJV330 set to the Media Select mode.

2. Select the panel to press [MAPS] setting display, as follows: · For UCJV300

(1) With displayed, press the

key.

(2) Use the

key to select [SETUP], then press the

key.

(3) Use the

key to select [SETUP 1] to [SETUP 4], then press the

key.

(4) Use the

key to select [MAPS4], then press the

key.

· For UCJV330 (1) With [MENU] on the display, press the corresponding [FUNC] key.

(2) Use the

key to select [Media Setting], then press the

(3) Use the

key to select the media to be used, then press the

(4) Use the

key to select [MAPS], then press the

key.

key. key.

3. Select “AUTO”, as follows:

(1) Press the

key.

(2) Use the

key to select “AUTO”, then press the

key.

4. Return to , by pressing the

key several times.

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When the image quality is not good

If you use the clear ink according to the procedures in this Guide, the settings will be made so that good-quality images are obtained, with the specified quality feel. Sometimes however, the image quality may be poor due to the media material or other factor. In that case, change the setting of 1-4 of the following procedures, please do a test print.
1. Turn on the printer’s power. · UCJV300: Wait until the Local mode. · UCJV330: Wait until the Media Select mode.

· If the power is already on, UJV300 set to the Local mode and UCJV330 set to the Media Select mode.

2. Select the panel to press [MAPS] setting display, as follows: · For UCJV300

(1) With displayed, press the

key.

(2) Use the

key to select [SETUP], then press the

key.

(3) Use the

key to select [SETUP 1] to [SETUP 4], then press the

key.

(4) Use the

key to select [MAPS4], then press the

key.

· For UCJV330 (1) With [MENU] on the display, press the corresponding [FUNC] key.

(2) Use the

key to select [Media Setting], then press the

(3) Use the

key to select the media to be used, then press the

(4) Use the

key to select [MAPS], then press the

key.

key. key.

3. Select “MANUAL”, as follows:

(1) Press the (2) Use the

key. key to select “MANUAL”.

4. After setting to “MANUAL”, make the settings for the ink colors, as follows.

(1) Press the

key.

(2) Make the setting for [COLOR], as follows.

Use the

key to change level. (0 to 100%)

Changing this value will change the color image quality.

Then press

.

(3) Make the setting for [SPOT], as follows.

Use the

key to change level.

Changing this value will change the spot color image quality.

Then press

.

(4) Return to , by pressing the

key several times.

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Effect of clear ink and selection of printing method
Clear ink’s effects
The effects below can be obtained by using clear ink.

Gloss feel effect – “Glossy Print”

Matte feel effect – “Matte Print”

These effects can be obtained via the “UV MODE” settings in RasterLink. Recommended settings for printing a clear ink To obtain a better effect of clear ink, print clear ink with the following conditions.

· UJV300
· Glossy print

Resolution 6001200 VD 12001200 VD

Recommended printing conditions

Pass

Print direction

32/44

Bi-direction

32/44

Bi-direction

High speed print Yes Yes

· Matte print

Resolution 600600 VD 6001200 VD 12001200 VD

Recommended printing conditions

Pass

Print direction

16/24

Bi-direction

32/44

Bi-direction

32/44

Bi-direction

High speed print Yes Yes Yes

· UJV330
· Glossy print

Recommended printing conditions

Resolution

Pass

Print direction High speed print

12001200 VD

16

Bi-direction

Yes

12001800 VD

24

Bi-direction

Yes

· Matte print

Recommended printing conditions

Resolution

Pass

Print direction High speed print

6001200 VD

16/24/32

Bi-direction

Yes

12001200 VD

16/24/32

Bi-direction

Yes

12001800 VD

24/32

Bi-direction

Yes

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Selection of clear ink printing method
Select the method for printing clear ink. In RasterLink, clear ink can be printed in the following way.

Printed over the whole of a color image

Printed onto valid pixels of a color image

Printed as a special image for clear ink use

For printing the clear ink over the whole of a color image, and for printing it onto valid pixels of a color image, cre-
ate a clear ink job using the “Special plate” function of RasterLink. For printing the clear ink as a special clear ink image, you must create the special clear ink image by means of design software such as Illustrator.

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Printing methods

Data creation and printing procedures
Data for clear ink is created in the following procedure and printed with RasterLink.

“1. Determine and set the clear ink printing method” (P.8)

Clear ink is to be printed to match a color image

A special clear ink image is to be printed

Setting on RasterLink Input the color image into RasterLink

Create an image for clear ink (1 color only) with design software
Input the created special image and the color image into RasterLink

Use the “Special plate” function to create an image for clear ink use, then composite it with
the color image

Replace one color with the clear ink, using mono color replacement

Composite the special image with the color image

“2. Select the clear ink’s effect: set the UV mode” (P.14) · Set according to the application of the clear ink (glossy / matte).

“3. Set printing conditions” (P.17) · Set the printing condition to the recommended value.

“4. Print job” (P.18)

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1. Determine and set the clear ink printing method
Suppose you have the following color image. You can print the clear ink in any of the three ways shown below. Print it over the whole of the color image -> Go to A. Printing the clear ink over the whole of the color image
Print it onto the valid pixels of the color image -> Go to B. Printing the clear ink onto the valid pixels of the color image
Print a special image for clear ink use -> Go to C. Printing a special clear ink image
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A. Printing the clear ink over the whole of the color image
To print the clear ink over the entire color image, create a plate based on the color image on P. 8.

1. In the [Job List], select the job that will be the basis for the plate.

2. Click the [Special plate]

icon from the function icon.

3. Set as follows and click [Create].

(1) [Ink]: Select [Clear]

(2) [Clear]: Set to 100% (2 places)

(1)

(3) [Created area]: Select [Whole image].

(4) [Composite automatically]: Check the box, and

(2)

select [Top].

(3)

(4)

· The clear ink job will be created, in a composited state.

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B. Printing the clear ink onto the valid pixels of the color image
To print the clear ink on the effective pixel of the color, create the plate based on the color image of P. 8.

1. In the [Job List], select the job that will be the basis for the plate.

2. Click the [Special plate]

icon from the function icon.

3. Set as follows and click [Create].

(1) [Ink]: Select [Clear]

(2) [Clear]: Set to 100% (2 places)

(1)

(3) [Created area]: Select [Valid Pixel].

(4) [Composite automatically]: Check the box, and

(2)

select [Top].

(3)

(4)

· The clear ink job will be created, in a composited state.

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C. Printing a special clear ink image
To print an image designed for clear ink, create a special image, separate from the color image, and carry out mono color replacement with RasterLink. After that, composite the clear ink image with the color image.
Creating the clear ink image
1. Using design software such as Illustrator or Photoshop, create a clear ink image with the following conditions: · Color Mode: CMYK Colors used: One color only – cyan or magenta or yellow or black. Set 100% density for the color. For the other colors, set 0%. In this procedure, black 100% is used as an example. Make the clear ink image’s size match the color image’s. You can do this by creating a non-fill/non-line path around the periphery of both images, as shown on the right.
2. Save the created image as an EPS or TIFF image. · You are recommended to save the color image and clear ink image separately from each other after you have done the layout for them with the design software.
3. Read the image saved in step 2 with RasterLink.
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Setting mono color replacement

1. In the [job list], select the clear ink job.

2. Click the [Properties]

icon from the function icon.

3. Select [Mono Color] in the [Job Attribute] pull-down menu.

4. Select the [Mono Color] tab and make the following settings.
(1) [Source color]: [Black] (2) [Ink]: [Clear] (2 places)

5. Click the [OK].

(1)

(2)

· Job attribute becomes [Mono Color] and [Attribute] of [Job List] becomes [Clear (Matte)].

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Compositing the clear ink image with the color job

1. In the [job list], select the color job and the clear ink job.

2. Click the [Composition]

icon from the function icon.

3. Confirm that the order of jobs on the [Composition] tab is “Clear Color” from the top, and click [Composite].
· If it is not, replace the job on the [Composition] tab with drag & drop.

· The job is composited.

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2. Select the clear ink’s effect: set the UV mode
Depending on the setting of [UV mode], the effect of clear ink can be changed. Gloss feel effect – “Glossy Print” -> Go to a. Setting Glossy Print Matte feel effect – “Matte Print” -> Go to b. Setting Matte Print
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a. Setting Glossy Print

1. In the [Job List], select the clear ink job.

2. Click the [Properties]

icon from the function icon.

3. Click the [Setup] in the [Job Attribute].

4. Select the [UV Mode] tab and click [Glossy Print].
5. Click the [OK].

· [Attribute] becomes [Clear(Glossy)].

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b. Setting Matte Print

1. In the [Job List], select the clear ink job.

2. Click the [Properties]

icon from the function icon.

3. Click the [Setup] in the [Job attribute].

4. Select the [UV Mode] tab and click [Matte Print].
5. Click the [OK].
· [Attribute] becomes [Clear(Matte)].

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3. Set printing conditions
To obtain better effects from the clear ink, set according to image quality and output speed. see below for recommended settings. “Recommended settings for printing a clear ink” (P.5)

1. In the [Job List], select the applicable job.

2. Click the [Quality]

icon from the function icon.

3. Select both the color job and the clear ink job that are displayed in the [Job List].
· Multiple jobs can be selected by holding down the CTRL key and clicking the job.
· If you select both, you can set the same conditions for these jobs.

4. In the profile field (1), select a profile that matches the media to be printed on.

(1)

5. Refer to “Recommended settings for printing a clear ink” (P.5) and set the output setting field (2).
(2)

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4. Print job

1. In the [Job List], select the applicable job.

2. Click the [Execution]

icon from the function icon.

3. Select [RIP and Print].

4. Click the [Start].

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At times like this
When printing with clear ink and white ink together Mechanism of printing using clear ink and white ink
As follows, three layers consisting of clear ink, color image, and white ink can be printed. Print a color image on white ink. Furthermore, print clear ink on the color image.
The job setting method differs depending on the application of the top clear ink (glossy / matte). This guide explains the setting method for each application.
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Setting Matte Print
Use the [Special plate] function to create [Clear (Matte)] and [White] jobs from color images.
Print white ink, color image, and clear (matte) at once.

1. Select a job whose [Attribute] is [Clear (Matte)], [Color], or [White].

2. Click the [Composition]

icon from the function icon.

3. Set as follows and click [Composition]. · Arrange jobs in the order of [White], [Color], [Clear (Matte)] from the bottom

(1)

4. Click the [Layer]

icon from the function icon.

5. Select the [Layer Adjust] tab, click [Special Color -> Color -> Special Color] in [Color Over Print].

· In case of RasterLink7 Click [Setup], then select [Special Color -> Color -> Special Color].

(2) (3)

6. Click the [Quality]

icon from the function icon.

· Set the print condition.

7. Click the [Execution]

icon from the function icon.

· The printing will be executed.

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Setting Glossy Print
Use the [Special plate] function to create [Clear (Glossy)] and [White] jobs from color images.

(1)Print white ink

(2)Pull back media

(3)2-layers color and clear (glossy) print

· This printing process performs pull-back printing. Refer to ” Notes on pull- back printing” (P.23) before setting up the printer.

1. Select a job whose [Attribute] is [Clear (Glossy)], [Color], or [White].

2. Click the [Composition]

icon from the function icon.

3. Set as follows and click [Composition]. · Set [Clear (Glossy)] to be printed in a different order from [White] as follows. (1) Arrange jobs in the order of [White], [Color], [Clear (Glossy)] from the bottom (2) Select the white job and check [Pull back after Print] (1)

4. Click the [Layer]

icon from the function icon.

5. Set as follows. (1) [Job List]: Select [2/2] (2) [Special Color Over Print] in [Layer Adjust]: Select [Color -> Special Color]

(1) – 21 –

(2) (3)
(2)

6. Click the [Quality] · Set the print condition.

icon from the function icon.

7. Click the [Execution]

icon from the function icon.

· The printing will be executed.

· If [Special Color Over Print] in [Layer] is set to [Simultaneously] when printing a composite job that includes [Clear (Glossy)], a message will be displayed during printing. Check if [Composite] and [Layer] have been properly set up based on P. 21.

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Notes on pull-back printing
1. Prevent image misalignment In pullback printing, the image may be misaligned between the first and second prints. Please note the following points. For details, refer to the operation manual of this machine. 1.1 About the position and number of pinch rollers ·Adjust the position according to the width of the media to be set while looking at the pinch roller guide mark on the machine. ·Use as many pinch rollers as the grid roller to be used. 1.2 Setting the pinch roller pressure For the first print, set all pinch roller pressures to [H]. For the second print after pulling back, set the pinch roller pressure at both ends to [H] and the intermediate pinch roller pressure to [OFF] (this is the default setting). 1.3 Sheet feed If the tension of the media for the first and second prints is different, the image may be misaligned. By manually loosening the set media before printing, you can reduce image misalignment.
2. Image size and placement restrictions Due to the structure of the pinch roller and the machine, there is a limit on the size of images that can be printed with pull-back printing. 2.1 Feed direction The maximum data length that can be printed is 1000mm. If the print data is too long, the print surface may come into contact with the floor, which may cause quality degradation such as dirt or rubbing.
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