- Introduction
- Specifications
- Safety
- Basic Operation
- Powering on or off
- Moving the gantry to home
- Printing
- Best practices with files
- Tutorials
- How do you cancel a print?
- Storage and Tools
- Parts Ordering
- New info abt inventory and parts ordering lives here.
- Cleaning/consumables
- 1 Liter Ink
- 250ml Ink
- Other
- Materials
- Replacing ink
- Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance
- Daily Maintenance
- Weekly Maintenance
- Monthly Maintenance
- Air Purge
- Changing date
- Troubleshooting
- White not printing on test print
- White does not print from files
- Missing teeth on test print
- Rasterlink reporting WRONG percentages of remaining ink
- Disposing of hazardous waste
- Other info
- Terminology
- Ink Cost
- Jig Setup
- Light reflection
- Signage/Label Files
- Support
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 | ? |
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
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.
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.
- The printer can’t print pure white objects. Make white objects slightly off-white.
- Size your artboard(s) to your media.
- Does your graphic go all the way to the edge? Add bleed.
- Always check your digital proof for spelling and grammar! DON’T BE THIS GUY:
Tutorials
Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX TutorialHow 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
New info abt inventory and parts ordering lives here.
Parts Contact:
Amy Meltzer
603-518-7433
consumables@itnh.com
Cleaning/consumables
Part | SKU | PDS Link | ITNH Link | Amazon Link |
ALL PARTS | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
PR-200 Maintenance Liquid 13 | ML013-Z-B2 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
Maintenance Liquid 15 (formerly F-200/LF-200) | ML015-Z-B1 (formerly SPC-0568) | 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 | Doesn't sell | ||
BOTTLE TIGHTENING JIG | SPA-0232 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
CAP A ASSEMBLY | SPA-0280 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
LAYOUT PINS | SPA-0234 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
INK ABSORBER ABOVE | M915812 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
INK JET CAPSULE | MAC-C-A100-7 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
CAPSULE FILTER | CBP-050BL1 | Doesn't sell | Doesn't sell | N/A |
RF ABSORBER | SPC-0768 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
WIPERS | SPA-0193 | Doesn't sell | N/A | |
FAN FILTER | SPC-0851 | Doesn't sell | N/A |
1 Liter Ink
Part | SKU | PDS Link | ITNH Link |
Cyan Ink (LUS-120, 1L) | I-LUS12-C-BA-1 | ||
Magenta Ink (LUS-120, 1L) | I-LUS12-M-BA-1 | ||
White Ink (LUS-120, 1L) | I-LUS12-W-BA-1 | ||
Yellow Ink (LUS-120, 1L) | I-LUS12-Y-BA-1 | ||
Black Ink (LUS-120, 1L) | I-LUS12-K-BA-1 | ||
Primer (PR-200, 1L) | P-PR200-Z-BA-3 | ||
Clear Ink (LUS-120, 1L) | I-LUS12-C-BA-1 |
250ml Ink
Part | SKU | PDS Link | ITNH Link |
Cyan Ink (LUS-120) | I-LUS12-C-B2-3 | email amy@itnh.com | |
Magenta Ink (LUS-120) | I-LUS12-M-B2-3 | email amy@itnh.com | |
White Ink (LUS-120) | I-LUS12-W-B2-3 | email amy@itnh.com | |
Yellow Ink (LUS-120) | I-LUS12-Y-B2-3 | email amy@itnh.com | |
Black Ink (LUS-120) | I-LUS12-K-B2-3 | email amy@itnh.com | |
Primer (PR-200) | P-PR200-Z-B2 | email amy@itnh.com | |
Clear Ink (LUS-120) | I-LUS12-CL-B2-3 | email amy@itnh.com |
Other
Part | Link | Comments |
Nitrile Gloves | Medium | |
Shop Towels | - | |
Transparency film | For test prints | |
70% Isopropyl Alcohol | - | |
Pipettes | 3ML | |
5 Gallon container | For waste ink | |
Shelf | 18x42 | |
Extra shelves | Set of 2 | |
Shelf Liners | - | |
Floor Sign | "KEEP AREA CLEAR" | |
UV Glasses | - | |
Pins for cleaning bed | 1.4mm | |
Non-maring pins for cleaning bed | Brass, slightly undersized | |
Pin Vice | - | |
O-rings | For preventing marring with pin vice | |
USB L Piece | Down Angle | |
Hemostats | For clamping lines |
Materials
Replacing ink
Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance
Daily Maintenance
Weekly Maintenance
Monthly Maintenance
Air Purge
Video Here
Changing date
- 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:
Missing teeth on test print
- Perform head cleaning
- See Daily Maintenance video
Rasterlink reporting WRONG percentages of remaining ink
- I have no idea…ITNH is not talking to us.
Disposing of hazardous waste
Talk to Jacque to schedule a pickup
Other info
Terminology
Scan = Left to Right Feed = Front to Back
Ink Cost
In Properties tab of a job, scroll to the bottom will show Ink Consumption
Bottle cost / 1000cc = $/cc
(2019 pricing = $0.21 x ink consumption)
Jig Setup
Largest jig size - 26.016 x 16.535
Set position of jig to 0, 0
Offset position 1 - 0.25 x 0.25
Interval Pitch is the distance between objects getting printed
Light reflection
Check Mimaki documentation page - when printing on thick objects, need border of similar thickness to help prevent light reflection back onto heads.
Signage/Label Files
Support
Serial Number: BQ96B155
Support Contact:
Paul Aste