Want to start UVing? Head over to the Skill Check to see what you need to demonstrate to operate the machine independently!

Introduction

The UV Printer, also known as a Direct To Substrate Printer, is a large format flat bed printer capable of printing on many materials including paper, wood, glass, and plastic.

Specifications

parameter	capability
operations	printing
materials	plywood, hardboard, MDF, paper, cardboard, card stock, matboard, plastic (acrylic, HDPE), leather, fabric, composites
size range	stock: up to 98.425”x51.181” sheets, up to 50mm thick
performance	?
file types	.pdf (must be version 1.4), .svg, .png, .jpg, others
safety level	?

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IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR FILE BE IN CMYK MODE.

Safety

This documentation is not a substitute for proper training and sign-off. If you don't know how to do something, don't guess! Ask someone who is trained and cleared for use on the machine for help.

Use vent when printing.
Keep the floor clear! The gantry WILL bump into objects and people!
Wear UV googles if material is more than 1/4” thick.
Wear gloves while servicing the machine.
Red buttons (x3) are the emergency stops.

Switch for the vent

Stay behind hazard line

KEEP THE FLOOR CLEAR! THIS MEANS YOU!

Hazardous moving parts

UV radiation warning

Gloves and UV googles

Emergency stop button 1

Emergency stop button 2

Emergency stop button 3

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DO NOT LEAVE THE ROOM A MESS. IT IS UNSAFE AND WILL ANGER THE MATT.

Basic Operation

Powering on or off

Press the green button to power on.
The machine turns itself on and off throughout the day to circulate the ink.
NEVER unplug the machine unless instructed to.

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PRO TIP: The machine will deliberately wait to do a circulation cycle until it thinks you are about to print something which can prevent you from using the machine for 15 minutes. If you don’t want this interrupting your workflow, you can trigger the circulation at the beginning of the day. Push random buttons on the console for a few seconds while the machine is on and the circulation will start. I am not making this up. It’s a real bastard.

Moving the gantry to home

FUNCTION > VIEW > ENTER

Printing

Best practices with files

Have files in CYMK color mode. The colors will print more accurately.

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Show me how

The printer can’t print pure white objects. Make white objects slightly off-white.

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Show me how

Size your artboard(s) to your media.

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Show me how

Does your graphic go all the way to the edge? Add bleed.

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Show me how

Always check your digital proof for spelling and grammar! DON’T BE THIS GUY:

Tutorials

Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX Tutorial

How do you cancel a print?

Turn machine off of remote mode > Data Clear > Enter

Storage and Tools

There are critical tools that should never leave the UV area, since they are used for regular machine operations and maintenance.

Liquid storage

Tools, parts, PPE

Desk. DON’T STORE PROJECTS HERE!

Parts Ordering

Parts Contact:

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TPZ and ITNH do not have good relations as of 2024, order from PDS

~~Amy Meltzer~~

~~603-518-7433~~

~~consumables@itnh.com~~

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So long as we don’t use LUS-100, we can use maintenance liquid 15 in place of 11.

Cleaning/consumables

Part	SKU	PDS Link	ITNH Link	Amazon Link
ALL PARTS	N/A	PDS	N/A	N/A
PR-200 Maintenance Liquid 13	ML013-Z-B2	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
Maintenance Liquid 15 (formerly F-200/LF-200)	ML015-Z-B1 (formerly SPC-0568)	PDS	ITNH (Uses old name!)	N/A
CLEAN STICKS	SPC-0527	PDS ($1.66/stick)	ITNH ($1.66/stick)	Amazon TX707A (Alternate, $0.37/stick)
RUBY STICKS	SPC-0386	PDS ($4.20/stick)	ITNH ($1.75/stick)	Amazon ($1.14/stick)
Lint free cloths	TX1009	PDS	Doesn't sell	Amazon
BOTTLE TIGHTENING JIG	SPA-0232	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
CAP A ASSEMBLY	SPA-0280	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
LAYOUT PINS	SPA-0234	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
INK ABSORBER ABOVE	M915812	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
INK JET CAPSULE	MAC-C-A100-7	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
CAPSULE FILTER	CBP-050BL1	Doesn't sell	Doesn't sell	N/A
RF ABSORBER	SPC-0768	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
WIPERS	SPA-0193	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A
FAN FILTER	SPC-0851	PDS	Doesn't sell	N/A

1 Liter Ink

Part	SKU	PDS Link	ITNH Link
Cyan Ink (LUS-120, 1L)	I-LUS12-C-BA-1	PDS	ITNH
Magenta Ink (LUS-120, 1L)	I-LUS12-M-BA-1	PDS	ITNH
White Ink (LUS-120, 1L)	I-LUS12-W-BA-1	PDS	ITNH
Yellow Ink (LUS-120, 1L)	I-LUS12-Y-BA-1	PDS	ITNH
Black Ink (LUS-120, 1L)	I-LUS12-K-BA-1	PDS	ITNH
Primer (PR-200, 1L)	P-PR200-Z-BA-3	PDS	ITNH
Clear Ink (LUS-120, 1L)	I-LUS12-C-BA-1	PDS	ITNH

250ml Ink

Part	SKU	PDS Link	ITNH Link
Cyan Ink (LUS-120)	I-LUS12-C-B2-3	PDS	email amy@itnh.com
Magenta Ink (LUS-120)	I-LUS12-M-B2-3	PDS	email amy@itnh.com
White Ink (LUS-120)	I-LUS12-W-B2-3	PDS	email amy@itnh.com
Yellow Ink (LUS-120)	I-LUS12-Y-B2-3	PDS	email amy@itnh.com
Black Ink (LUS-120)	I-LUS12-K-B2-3	PDS	email amy@itnh.com
Primer (PR-200)	P-PR200-Z-B2	PDS	email amy@itnh.com
Clear Ink (LUS-120)	I-LUS12-CL-B2-3	PDS	email amy@itnh.com

Other

Part	Link	Comments
Nitrile Gloves	Amazon	Medium
Shop Towels	Amazon	-
Transparency film	Amazon	For test prints
70% Isopropyl Alcohol	Amazon	-
Pipettes	Amazon	3ML
5 Gallon container	Amazon	For waste ink
Shelf	Uline	18x42
Extra shelves	Uline	Set of 2
Shelf Liners	Amazon	-
Floor Sign	Uline	"KEEP AREA CLEAR"
UV Glasses	AMCad	-
Pins for cleaning bed	McMaster-Carr	1.4mm
Non-maring pins for cleaning bed	McMaster-Carr	Brass, slightly undersized
Pin Vice	McMaster-Carr	-
O-rings	McMaster-Carr	For preventing marring with pin vice
USB L Piece	Amazon	Down Angle
Hemostats	Amazon	For clamping lines

Materials

Roll Paper

28x22 poster paper

Cleaning and Maintenance

Replacing ink

Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance

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Make sure to initial the maintenance sheet on the wall when doing ANY maintenance work. Archive all old maintenance sheets in the binder.

Daily Maintenance

Weekly Maintenance

Monthly Maintenance

Air Purge

Video Here

Changing date

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ITNH will see records of us doing this in the log file when they service the machine. This could violate our service contract. Communicate with ITNH and let them know when and why you are doing it.

This can be done to get the machine to print ink that’s past 2 months expired
FUNC>#ADJUST>TIME SET
If you you see “ADJUST” rather than “#ADJUST” that means the machine is not in service mode and you can’t change the time. To put the machine in service mode follow the steps bellow:

Power down machine
Press and hold FUNC and REMOTE while powering the machine on
Let go after you see “PLEASE WAIT”

Troubleshooting

White not printing on test print

Check the daily maintenance video for head cleaning
Perform subtank maintenance

White does not print from files

Pure white objects can not be printed from raster link
Rasterlink will not see it because “white” equals “no color” or “no pixels”. Even if you generate a special plate and use “valid pixel” to generate a white layer in Rasterlink, it will not see it.
Here are some instructions ITNH made for white generation in Rasterlink: