MIMAKI GP-1810 Instruction Manual

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, JapanPhone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3

- vi -FeaturesThe features of the machine are described below. Together with the method of operation of themachine explained in this manual, they help

- 5.16 -Execute the flushing and cleaning regularly [Routine Control]This function allows for the pigment ink for textile (TPig).Set time limits on th

- 5.17 -Execute the flushing and cleaning regularly [Routine Control]Routine CleaningThe routine cleaning function is executed with the power on.Time

- 5.18 -Specifying the print head line [Use Head]Use this function if nozzle missing cannot be recovered even after repetitive cleaning or if plotting

- 6.1 -CHAPTER 6When Abnormal ConditionsAre EncounteredChapter 6 describes corrective measures to be taken in the case where an to be taken incase an

- 6.2 -Abnormal conditions where no error massage appearsCorrective measures for problems where no error message is given on the LCD are described in

- 6.3 -If image quality declinesCorrective measures against problems where satisfactory image quality is not provided are describedin this station. Ta

- 6.4 -When printing trouble occurs inUnable to dischargeCorrective measure: 1. Make sure if the discharge liquid is filled.If not filling the dischar

- 6.5 -Problems where error messages are given on the LCDIf something is wrong with the machine, the buzzer sounds and a corresponding error message i

- 6.6 -Unidentified Ink12345678ABCDEFGHInk Limit12345678ABCDEFGHInk Color12345678ABCDEFGHInk Type12345678ABCDEFGHInk IC Error12345678ABCDEFGHInk

- 6.7 -Below OperableTemperatureTemperatureEvn. Temp is LowTemperatureEvn. Temp is HighTemperature is below operablecondition.Temperature is below gua

- vii -FeaturesHigh-speed interfaceThe "IEEE-1394" interface allows for high-speed data reception from the computer.Easy “origin” settingThe

- 6.8 -Error messagesError messages contain error numbers.If any error message is given on the LCD, turn off the power to the machine for while and tu

- 6.9 -ERROR 11PARAMETERERROR 14COLOR COMMANDERROR 20I / F BOARDERROR 21THERE IS NO I / FERROR 23HOST I / FERROR 24 I / F INITIALERROR 30OPERATIONERRO

- 6.10 -ERROR 46WIPERERROR 51ORIGIN DETECTIONWarning message Cause Corrective measureThe wiper position is notcorrect.Origin could not be detected.Tur

- A.1 -APPENDIXThis appendix describes the specifications of the machine and componentsand the structure of the function menu.Table of contentsBasic s

- A.2 -Basic specificationsItem GP-1810DPrinting head Method Piezo-electric drop-on demandSpecification 6-heads Color : Rear (2 x 2 lines)Discharge :

- A.3 -Basic specificationsItem GP-1810DSafety Standard VCCI-classA, FCC-classA, CBreportCE marking (EMC Directive, low-voltage Directive), ETL/cETLP

- A.4 -Ink specificationItem SpecificationsForm Exclusive ink cartridgeType Pigment ink for Textile / SPC-0350 series (K, M, C)Pigment ink for Textile

- A.5 -Discharge liquid / Washing liquid specificationItem SpecificationsInk type Washing liquid (SPC-0422) Fill up when operatiom finished.Washing li

- A.6 -Location of safety labelsThe following safety labels (10 kinds and 25 labels in total) have been attached to this machine. Ifany of them fall o

- A.7 -Location of safety labels1M9039682 LHDM-04(Japanese)PED-04(English)3M9014694M9016075M9015496M903226(Japanese)M904325(English)7 LHCM-02(Japanese

- viii -Safety precautions during installationSafety symbols used in manualSafety signal wordsPictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for sa

- A.8 -MFR LabelNo.12LabelFDA Label12Serial No.＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊SerialMonthYea rProduct CodeOther labels

- A.9 -Function flowchart

- A.10 -Move up ZMove the tableforward anddischarge X originL-1Err DisplayBOOTGP-1810D V ∗ . ∗ ∗Please Wait<< LOCAL >>X= ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

- A.11 -InitializePlease WaitTurn Valve2.4 To[CLOSE] –> [ENT]Turn Valve1.3 To[WASH] –> [ENT]InitializePlease WaitFillinging 2/500:

- A.12 -ENTERVIEWENTERCLEARENTERENTERL-1Origin Setup∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Origin ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗Origin SetupX= ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Y= ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗Head Height∗ ∗ . ∗ mmHead Height

- A.13 -ENTERENTERPrint AreaX=∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Y=∗ ∗ ∗ ∗Print Areaend< >entPrint AreaX=∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Y=∗ ∗ ∗ ∗Return to LOCALReturn

- A.14 -L-3L-2Clean :12563478Select :ABEF- - - - -CLEANINGENTERCleaningType :NormalCYCLESTART<REMOTE> TYPE∗X=∗∗∗∗ Y

- A.15 -Cleaning00:00:00CleaningPlease WaitInk Near End12--5678AB--EFGHFeed Comp. 100Save :entDisplay when Ink Near End occursAlte

- A.16 -ENTERS-1L-3Ink Level9999999999999999Head Height∗∗.∗mmENTERENTERFUNCTIONGuidance displayThe remaining ink are displaywith level 0 to 9Display c

- A.17 -ENTERENTERInk TypeType :TPigVer1.00 MRL-IICSETUP<TYPE∗>Display [V]KeyError InfoDisplay [V]KeyDefault Check NGSET/

- ix -Never do the following WARNINGPower supply and voltage• Be sure to use the machine withthe power supply specificationsindicated.• Be sure to con

- A.18 -ENTERENTERENTERS-2S-1S-3FUNCTIONSETUP <ENT>SETUPSELECT :TYPE1TYPE∗PrintMode <ent>ENTERENTERENTERTYPE∗OverPrint

- A.19 -ENTERENTERENTERENTERTYPE∗Quality :STDTYPE∗Direction :UNI-DTYPE∗Layer :1TYPE∗Time :0.0sTYPE∗PrintMod

- A.20 -S-4S-2FUNCTIONX( )<ENTERENTERS-3S-5TYPE∗Refresh <ent>TYPE∗mm/inch <ent>X( )<FUNCTIONX( )<X( )<

- A.21 -TYPE∗Refresh :Level3TYPE∗mm/inch :mmX( ):Level0~Level3<<X( ) :inch<<Function Flowchart

- A.22 -ENTERENTERENTERS-4 S-5M-1TYPE∗Media Comp. <ent>TYPE∗AutoClean <ent>TYPE∗SetupReset <ent>FUNCTIONX( )<X( )<

- A.23 -ENTERENTERTYPE∗Print :Y=∗∗∗∗∗∗Printing∗∗Please WaitTYPE∗Adjust =0TYPE∗AutoClean :ONTYPE∗Reset

- A.24 -X( )<ÅÑENTERENTERENTERENTERM-2M-1FUNCTIONMAINTENANCE <ENT>MAINTENANCEList <ent>M-3ListPrint

- A.25 -X( ) =-15.0~15.0ENTER :Pattern1~7∗∗Printing∗∗Please Wait∗∗Dumping∗∗Please Wait∗∗Printing∗∗Please WaitPrintAdjustPattern1

- A.26 -X( )<X( )<ENTERENTERENTERM-2M-4ENTERM-5M-3MAINTENANCEStation <ent>Station MaintSel :CarriageOutM-6Station MaintS

- A.27 -ENTERENTERENTER• The wiper placed forward• Head at the bottom• Carrige is on a belt• Servo motor OFF• Wiper cleaning CNT clearCarriage OutComp

- x -Precautions in use CAUTIONPeriodic exchange parts• There are some parts whichmust be replaced by serviceengineer. You have to make acontract wit

- A.28 -X( )ENTERM-4M-7M-5M-8M-6Station MaintSel :Drain WashStation MaintSel :StorageWashFUNCTIONX( )<FUNCTIONX( )<X( )<X(

- A.29 -ENTERENTERENTERENTERDrain WashCompleted :entWiper CleaningCompleted :ent• Drain tube LockFill Up WashingsCompleted :entNozzl

- A.30 -M-7M-9ENTERENTERFilling :12563478Select :ABEF– – – –M-10M-8MAINTENANCEInk Filling <ent>X( ) :Head On/OffY(< >) :M

- A.31 -Filling00:00:00FillingPlease WaitShows remaining timesFunction Flowchart

- A.32 -ENTERENTERENTERM-9M-11Ink ChangeStart :entM-12M-10MAINTENANCEInk Change <ent>Washing 2/500:00:00Proc

- A.33 -Remove Cartridge12345678– – – – – – – –Ink First FillingStatusverifyDischarging washing liq.Set washing toolsRemove ink cartridgeStatusverify

- A.34 -ENTERM-11DISPENTERInformationView :VersionM-12MAINTENANCEInformation <ent>FUNCTIONX( )<FUNCTIONX( )<X( )<FUNC

- A.35 -ENTERENTERMAIN Ver1.00I/F Ver ∗.∗∗Routine FlushingFlushing :ONRoutine FlushingInterval :1hRoutine

- A.36 -ENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERDISPFUNCTIONDISPLAY <ENT>DISPLAYENGLISH <ent>FUNCTIONDCG/WASH SW <ENT>DCG/WASH

- A.37 -Filling00:00:00ENTERInitializePlease WaitInitializePlease WaitFilling00:00:00Display remaining timeDisplay remaining timeFunction Flowchart

- xi -• Using any ink type other than theexclusive one can cause atrouble. Remover that the usershall be charged for a repair costto correct any damag

- A.38 -D201264-1.10-18102006

Printed in JapanD201264© MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. 2006TMFW2.00

Precautions in installation CAUTIONA place exposed to direct sunlight• Do not install machine where it isexposed to direct sunlight orwork may be disc

How to read this operation manualDisplay on the LCD and Indication of the KeysIn this Operation Manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the ope

- xiv -Structure of this Operation ManualThis manual consists of the following six chapters to describe the handling of the machine.Chapter 1 Befor

- 1.1 -CHAPTER 1Before UseThis chapter describes the name and function of each section of the machine as wellas ink and work.Table of contentsWhere to

- 1.2 -Where to install the machineSecure a suitable installation space before assembling the machine.Install the machine considering enough space for

- 1.3 -Moving the machineThis section explains to carry the machine to e.g., an instruction location after assembled.Raise the level feet of the table

- 1.4 -Configuration and functionThe Front12345678910113Name Function1 Pilot lamp Displays the plotter status as ACTIVE (green), or ERROR (red).2 Stat

- 1.5 -Configuration and functionThe Rear1221Name Function1 Ink cartridge Each cartridge contains ink of a specific color.2 Ink station Set the ink ca

- 1.6 -Operation PanelThe operation panel that is used to operate the machine.POWER lampIt lights up (in green) when thepower to the machine is turne

- 1.7 -Configuration and functionFunctions of the XY keysEach of the keys varies in function according to the time at which it is used.When selecting

- 1.8 -Capping stationThe capping station consists of ink caps, wipers for cleaning the heads, etc.Cap : It covers the nozzle so as to prevent the hea

- 1.9 -Configuration and functionCarriageThe cartridge provides the changeover valve of the ink head for print and discharge, and thechangeover valve

- 1.10 -Ink cartridge and Ink stationPrecautions in handling the ink cartridge• Use the specified ink.Using any ink type other than the exclusive one

- 1.11 -Ink cartridge and Ink stationInk stationThe Discharge liquid / Washing liquid station supplies ink to the 2 front row of Carriage.The 4-colors

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVEWARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-PL

- 1.12 -Types of work that can be usedThe following describes the sizes of work that can be used and the method of handling.Sizes of work that can be

- 1.13 -REFERENCEPressT-shirt material 160oC / 60 secondCotton broad cloth 190OC / 40 secondDirect printing on a cloth•To minimize color variations, m

- 1.14 -MENU modeThe unit’s four modes are described blow.< LOCAL > modeThis mode is for the preparatory state.All keys are effective to enable

- 2.1 -CHAPTER 2Basic OperationsThis chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on toend of printing.Table of contentsO

- 2.2 -OperationThe following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of printing.For details on each item, refer to t

- 2.3 -Switching on the power supplyTurning the power on1. Turn on the power to the computer which isconnected to the machine.2. Turn on the power to

- 2.4 -Filling of discharge liquid at the time of starting worksIf the discharge liquid in this machine has used in the long period, it may cause the

- 2.5 -Filling of discharge liquid at the time of starting works11.Filling of the discharge liquid iscompleted, menu returns to the LOCAL mode.• Eve

- 2.6 -Station coverOpening/closing the station cover•Keep the station cover closed during printing operation. Opening the stationcover during printin

- 2.7 -Adjusting the head heightThe head can be adjusted in height, according to thickness of a work used for printing.The head height must be set acc

INTERFERENCE TO TELEVISIONS AND RADIOSThe product covered by this Instruction Manual produces low radio waves while it is inoperation. The product ca

- 2.8 -Setting the work on the machineSet the work on the table as following.• Adjust the head height before placing a work on the machine. ( page 2.

- 2.9 -Setting the work on the machineFixing the work holderWhen printing on a material of allowable size (1870 x 1050mm maximum) that tends to bendup

- 2.10 -Establishing the origin and the print areaInitial valueThe origin and the print area are set as follows by default until they are changed:Effe

- 2.11 -Establishing the origin and the print areaChanging the origin and the print areaThe default origin and the print area may be changed as needed

- 2.12 -Checking and solving nozzle cloggingMake test printing to check whether there is nozzle clogging or other printing failures.If the finished te

- 2.13 -Checking and solving nozzle cloggingSTEPS:1. The machine enters the LOCAL mode.2. Press the [TEST] key.3. Select from all head (L1234), ink he

- 2.14 -11. Press the [ENTER] key.12. Press the XY [ ] or [ ] keys to select the typeof cleaning.Normal : Select this if any line is bent.(When select

- 2.15 -Correcting the work feed rateWhen the work type is changed, the amount of work feed changes.If the correction value is not appropriate, stripe

- 2.16 -STEPS:1. The machine enters the LOCAL mode.2. Press the [FUNCTION] key.3. Press the [ENTER] key.4. Press the XY [] or [ ] keys to select a typ

- 2.17 -Displays the feed correct value type on drawing. (+/-)[+] displays if the feed correct value is plus.[-] displays if the feed correct value is

- i -ForewordCongratulations on your purchase of a Garment Printer “GP-1810D”.GP-1810D allows the original discharge liquid to print directly cloths a

- 2.18 -Displays the in-use setup type.Displays the feed correct value type on drawing. (+/-)[+] displays if the feed correct value is plus.[-] displa

- 2.19 -Printing an image from source data4. During the printing.5. After the printing operation is completed, putthe machine back into the LOCAL mode

- 2.20 -Displaying machine informationDisplays the firmware version, ink level etc. This following describes the procedures to display themachine in

- 2.21 -To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink stationIf ink in the cartridge comes to an empty, the corresponding message appears.Print

- 2.22 -Filling of the washing liquid at the end of the worksIf you leave the head for discharge liquid with discharge liquid filled in for a long tim

- 2.23 -Filling of the cleaning liquid at the end of the works11. Filling of the washing liquid iscompleted, menu returns to theLOCAL mode.• Every da

- 2.24 -Turning the power offTo turn the power off, check first whether there is data in the machine that remains to be printed.Also make sure that th

- 3.1 -CHAPTER 3Daily CareThis chapter describes daily cleaning.Table of contentsRoutine maintenance ...

- 3.2 -Routine maintenanceBe sure to conduct maintenance works for the machine when necessary or periodically so as to usethe device for a long time w

- 3.3 -Washing ink from the slider surfaceThe ink may gel and collect under the slider after a long use. The ink droplets may grow insize and smear th

- ii -TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword ... iOn This Operation

- 3.4 -Filling of the washing liquid at the end of the worksIf you leave the head for discharge liquid with discharge liquid filled in for a long time

- 3.5 -Filling of the cleaning liquid at the end of the works11. Filling of the washing liquid iscompleted, menu returns to theLOCAL mode.• Every day

- 3.6 -Cleaning Tools :• Cleaning liquid (A29)• Cotton swabsSTEPS:1. Press the [FUNCTION] key.2. Press the XY [] or [ ] keys to select [MAINTE-NANCE].

- 3.7 -Cleaning the wiper cap and wiper cleaner3. Press the [ENTER] key.4. Press the XY [ ] or [ ] keys to select [Station].5. Press the [ENTER] key.T

- 3.8 -8. Wipe off the ink adhering to the wiper cleanerwith cotton swab.• Full attention should be paid to clean the wiperdue to the sharp edges of t

- 3.9 -Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning]Clean up the nozzle as for nozzle clogging.If nozzle clogging cannot be resolved even after cleaning sever

- 3.10 -7. Open the station cover and clean the bothsides of the wiper.Use a cotton swab soaked with the cleaningliquid (A29) to clean off ink blots o

- 3.11 -Cleaning the nozzle [Nozzle Cleaning]10. Press the [ENTER] key.The initial operation is performed.Remaining time is displayed.After remaining

- 3.12 -Replacing the flushing tray ink absorberReplace the ink absorber in the flushing tray if it appears to be clogged. Clogged ink absorber maycau

- 3.13 -Replacing the flushing tray ink absorber7. Remove the F-cover upward from the flushingtray.8. Remove the ink absorber.9. Place a new ink absor

- iii -Setting the work on the machine... 2.8Fixing the work holder ...

- 3.14 -When the waste ink tank becomes fullWaste ink used for cleaning the heads will gather in the waste ink tank.When the message “Near Full” or “F

- 3.15 -Ink discharge way cleaning [Drain Wash]The ink discharge way may become clogged by coagulated ink. It must be cleaned at regular inter-vals to

- 3.16 -7. Open the station cover.8. Remove the cleaning liquid (A29) with a sy-ringe. During the suction pause period, dropthe cleaning liquid (A29)

- 3.17 -When not in use the machine over the long term [StorageWash]When not in use the machine over a week, perform [Storage Wash] function to clean

- 3.18 -8. Take off the wiper with holding projections atthe tips of wiper.9. Use a cotton swab soaked with the cleaningliquid (A29) to clean off ink

- 3.19 -When not in use the machine over the long term [Storage Wash]12. Close the station cover, and press the [ENTER]key.13. Press the JOG [] or [ ]

- 3.20 -16. Fill the cap with the cleaning liquid (A29) usinga syringe.Dry suction starts in cycles consisting of 10 seconds ofsuction followed by 10

- 4.1 -CHAPTER 4How to Set FunctionsThis chapter describes how to set up the machine.Table of contentsBasic operations of menus ...

- 4.2 -Basic operations of menusThis section describes how to change over the operation modes and how to operate the menus.The following gives the key

- 4.3 -Basic operations of menus1. Select the LOCAL mode.Ascertain first that the machine does not perform printing under the REMOTE mode, then presst

- iv -CHAPTER 5 MaintenanceMaintenance of the machine ... 5.2Setting the maintenance fu

- 4.4 -Function modeThe FUNCTION mode enable to regists 4 types.If the type has been registered for each medium type, it becomes easy to change plott

- 4.5 -Setup functionsThe FUNCTION mode consists of 14 items.The following describes the overview of and settings for each function.Print ModeSets the

- 4.6 -PrioritySpecifies whether the values set on the machine (print) are given priority or the values set on thecomputer (host) are enabled as for t

- 4.7 -Setup functionsFeed CorrectWhen the machine is not print a clear image (e.g., unwanted stripes may appear on the image),to correct the work fee

- 4.8 -<< LOCAL >>X =1010 Y = 1860FUNCTIONSETUP < ENT >FUNCTIONDISPLAY < ENT >DISPLAYJAPANESE < ent >DISPLAYENGLISH <

- 5.1 -CHAPTER 5MaintenanceIn order to keep the machine in good operating condition, it is necessary to carry outmaintenance of the machine periodical

- 5.2 -Maintenance of the machineThe term “maintenance” as used herein refers to actions that need to be taken to keep the machine ingood operating co

- 5.3 -Maintenance of the machineMaintenance setup functionsThe following describes the overview of and settings for each function.Name functionList P

- 5.4 -Printing setup conditions [LIST]This function lists the current settings of the machine.This is useful in carrying out maintenance of the machi

- 5.5 -Printing HEX CODE [DATA DUMP]This function prints data commands received from the computer, in HEX code.The HEX code is an alphanumeric represe

- v -APPENDIXBasic specifications... A.2Ink specification ...

- 5.6 -When medium thickness is changed [Print Adjust]When the head height is adjusted, be sure to correct the dot positions.This function corrects th

- 5.7 -When medium thickness is changed [Print Adjust]6. Press the [ENTER] key.7. Repeat STEPS 5 and 6 to correct the dot posi-tions on Patterns 2 to

- 5.8 -Cleaning the station interior [Station]-[Carriage Out]Move the carriage when cleaning the station interior and replacing the consumable parts.•

- 5.9 -When the message [Replace Wiper] is displayed [Station]-[Wiper Exchng]The wipers are consumable parts. When the following message is displayed,

- 5.10 -7. Holding the projections at both ends, insert anew wiper into place.• Contacting the rubber portion of a new wipershall be avoided. It can c

- 5.11 -Fill up the ink [Ink Filling]Perform the [Storage Wash] function for nozzle clogging when head cleaning or [Nozzle cleaning]does not work.In

- 5.12 -Set up the ink of different type [Ink Change]Replace the filled ink with the other ink of different type.Outfit : • Washing liquid cartridge

- 5.13 -Set up the ink of different type [Ink Change]9. Set up the washing liquid cartridge to all slots.10. It automatically sucks up the washing liq

- 5.14 -18. After setting up the cartridge, the select screenof the ink type is displayed.Press the XY [] or [ ] keys to set the ink type.19. Press th

- 5.15 -Displaying the firmware version [INFORMATION]Display the firmware versions of this machines and an interface.If trouble occurs, please inform