MIMAKI TS55-1800 取扱説明書

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

https://mimaki.com/

https://japan.mimaki.com/

English

Japanese

Foreword ........................................................................2

Safety Precautions ........................................................3

Warning labels ...............................................................5

Name of Each Part .........................................................6

Setting of 10kg Ink Tank ...............................................7

Replace 10kg ink tank ...................................................9

Set 2L ink pack .............................................................11

Replace 2L ink pack ....................................................13

Use the same color ink in one tank ............................15

Maintenance .................................................................17

About ink level correction ...........................................19

If abnormality occurs ..................................................20

はじめに ........................................................................22

安全にお使いいただくために ........................................23

警告ラベルについて ......................................................25

各部の名称 .....................................................................26

10kg インクタンクをセットする ..................................27

10kg インクタンクを交換する ......................................29

2L インクパックをセットする ......................................31

2L インクパックを交換する ..........................................33

同色インクを 1 つのタンクで使用する .........................35

メンテナンス .................................................................37

インク残量補正について ...............................................39

異常が発生したら ..........................................................40

D203324-12

OPT-J0475, OPT-J0476

10kg Ink supply unit

10kgインク供給ユニット

OPT-J0494

Conversion to 2L Ink Unit

2L

インクユニット変換セット

2

Foreword

Congratulations on your purchase of the 10kg ink supply unit.

This operation manual

• This manual explains the operation of the 10kg ink supply unit.

• Read and fully understand this operation manual before using this machine. It is also necessary to keep this operation

manual on hand.

• Make arrangements to deliver this operation manual to the person in charge of the operation of the 10kg ink supply unit.

• Although this operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, please do not hesitate to con-

tact your local distributor if you have any inquiry.

• The contents of this operation manual are subject to change for improvement without notice. Please note.

• If this manual should become illegible due to damage, or is destroyed due to fire or similar reason, purchase another copy

of the operation manual at our sales office.

CAUTION

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES DEALERS TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY

OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN CON-

NECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT MIMAKI'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS

OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.

Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

3

Safety Precautions

Symbols

In this document, symbols are used for explaining the contents of cautions on operation. The symbol to be displayed differs

depending on the caution content. Understand the meaning of each symbol and use this machine safely and correctly.

Examples of Symbols

Cautions on Installation

Meaning

WARNING

Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or seri-

ous injuries to personnel. Be sure to read it carefully and use the printer properly.

CAUTION

Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in minor or

medium injuries to personnel.

GENERAL WARNING

This symbol indicates that the items shown need to be noted. Specific notes are

drawn in the figure.

GENERAL MANDATORY

ACTION

This symbol indicates that the action shown must be executed. Specific instruction is

shown in the illustration.

GENERAL PROHIBITION

This symbol indicates that the action shown is prohibited. Specific action that is pro-

hibited is shown in the illustration.

IMPORTANT

Important notes for the use of this unit are given with this symbol. Refer to the oper-

ation.

HINT Useful information is given with this symbol. Refer to the operation.

REFERENCE

This symbol indicates the reference page for related contents. Click the text to dis-

play the corresponding page.

Caution

Do not install in the following locations

• A location exposed to direct sunlight.

• On an inclined surface.

• A location that vibrates.

• A location exposed to a direct air flow from an air con-

ditioner, etc.

• Around a location where fire is used.

• A location where the temperature or humidity

changes significantly. (The recommended usage

environment differs depending on the connected

printer. Confirm by referring to the operation manual

of the printer)

4

Warning for Use

Precautions

Warning

How to handle ink

• When operating it in poorly ventilated area or closed room, make sure to install ventilation system.

• If you swallow ink or maintenance cleaning solution mistakenly, rest and see a doctor to consult immediately. Never swal-

low the vomit.

• If you feel bad by inhaling a large amount of the steam, immediately move to the place with fresh air and rest with keeping

warm. In addition, consult a doctor immediately.

• If ink adheres to your skin and clothing, rinse immediately with soap water.

If ink enters your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean running water for more than 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly

even the back of the eyelids. Consult a doctor immediately as soon as possible.

• Keep ink tanks and waste ink tanks away from children.

• Prevent ink from leaking and flowing to the natural water system and domestic wastewater.

• Dispose the waste ink according to the local regulations.

• Ask the industrial waste disposal company to dispose the emptied ink tanks and waste inks.

• Do not use this machine in an area where children might be present.

• Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling ink.

• When handling the ink, pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. Ink

may enter the eyes.

Prohibition of disassembly or modification Prohibition of use in a damp environment

• Never disassemble or modify this machine and ink

tank Doing so may result in electric shocks or product

breakdown.

• Avoid placing the product in a damp environment.

Donot splash water onto the product. Otherwise, fire,

electric shocks, or product breakdown may result.

Caution

Use dedicated ink

• Use dedicated ink Understand that if it is damaged due to use of non-dedicated ink, the repair is a burden to the customer.

• When the ink other than dedicated ink is used, the protective device does not work.

• The dedicated ink must not be used for other printers. The printer will be broken.

• Do not refill the tank with the ink except the ink specified by us. Please understand we cannot take responsibility to all about

the trouble caused by using refilled ink.

Ink tank

• Store the ink tank at 1 m and lower place. If you store it at 1 m and higher place, in case of ink tank falls, the cap may come

off and the ink may scatter.

• After moving the ink tank from a cold place to a warm place, leave it for 3 hours and more under the room temperature.

• Open the ink tank just before installation. If the ink tank is left for a long time after opening it, it may not print normally.

• Use up the ink tank within 3 months after opening it. After an extended period with opening it, the ink quality deteriorates.

• Store the ink tank in a cool dark place.

• Please use the dedicated ink tank for this machine. This machine recognizes the dedicated ink tank and operates. In case

of the failure by remodeling ink tank etc., even within the warranty period, it will not be covered by the warranty.

• Do not touch the PCB contact portion of the ink IC chip with hands or contaminate it. It may cause damage to the PCBs.

• Do not tap the ink tank strongly or shake violently. The Ink may leak from the tank.

Bending tube

• For the protruding tube, be careful not to bend it in the following situation.

When the tube bends, the replacement is required, Call dealer or our service office.

1. When moving to the back of the machine to do media setting, etc.

2. Replace ink tank

5

Warning labels

Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels.

If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office.

No. Order No. Label Description

1 M903330

Be sure to wear the included

safety glasses and gloves.

2 M907764

Because there is a possibility of

damage, do not ride or put any-

thing.

1

2

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CAUTION

ATTENTION

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DO NOT STEP ON TOP

NE GRIMPEZ PAS DESSUS

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Name of Each Part

• Be sure to lock the casters of the 10kg ink supply unit before turning on the power.

• Your waist may get hurt by the weight of the ink tank, be careful enough when setting the tank.

• Do not move the 10kg ink supply unit with the ink tank on.

Supply pipe

10kg ink supply unit

10kg ink tank

Ink supply attachment

IC slot

2L eco-case

Base

【When 2L ink pack is used】

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Setting of 10kg Ink Tank

1

Attach the ink IC chip.

• Insert the ink IC chip with the surface having metal pieces facing up.

Inserting the wrong side by accident can cause faults or damage of the ink

IC chip.

• Do not touch the metal parts of the ink IC chip. Doing so can damage the

ink IC chip due to static, or may cause a read error due to contamination

or scratch.

2

Set 10kg ink tank to the ink supply unit.

3

Remove the lid of the ink tank.

• Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. Ink and cleaning solution for maintenance may enter the eyes.

• The ink IC chip has information on the ink color, remaining amount of ink, expiration data, and similar items.

• To set the ink tank, insert the ink IC chip packed with the ink tank into the Ink IC socket.

• Be careful not to set an ink IC chip that is not the pair of the ink tank. Doing so can result in poor image quality or

similar problem.

• The symbol indicating color information is affixed on the ink IC chip.

• Never move the tank after setting the ink tank. It may cause ink

leakage.

Ink IC chip.

Color of ink Indication mark

Black (K) (one black circle)

Blue (Bl) (one blue circle)

Magenta (M) (one red circle)

Yellow (Y) (one yellow circle)

Light blue (LBl) (two blue circles)

Light magenta (Lm) (two red circles)

Light black (Lk) (two black circle)

Fluorescent yellow (FY) (two yellow circles)

Fluorescent pink (FP) (two orange circles)

Ink IC chip.

Location of the mark

10kg ink tank

8

4

Stir the ink with a supply pipe.

5

Set the supply pipe in the ink tank.

Ink tank arrangement of each ink set, and ink IC chip arrangement

• Ink may be scattered. Always wear the included safety

glasses.

Supply pipe

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

14

8

3

7

2

6 5

Front

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

M YY K KM

Bl Bl

M Y K

Bl

FP

Lbl

FY

Lm

M Y KM

Bl Bl

Lbl

Lm

M Y KM

Bl

Lbl

Lm

Lk

4-color

8-color

7-color

6-color

9

Replace 10kg ink tank

Do as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the sub-display.

When [INK END] is displayed

1

Press the key to cancel the message dis-

play.

• A message prompting ink replacement will be displayed.

2

Remove the supply pipe from the ink tank.

3

Remove the used ink tank.

4

Refer to Step 2 of P.7 "Setting of 10kg Ink Tank" and set a new ink tank.

• Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves as there is a danger of ink splashing.

• When exchanging the ink tank, perform it after curing the surroundings with a waste etc. The surroundings become dirty with

ink dripping from the supply pipe.

• Ink tank has an expiry date. It is usable until the second month after the expiry date stated in the ink tank, but it will be unus-

able after 3 months. Replace the ink tank as soon as possible.

• Hook the removed supply pipe in the cutout of the supply unit.

Information

Please exchange ink tank

and ink IC

After replacing the ink IC,

ink supply is started.

(Time: about 3 minutes)

OK

Supply pipe

10kg ink tank

10

5

Remove the used Ink IC chip.

6

Attach the ink IC chip.

• After the ink IC is inserted, the supply between the ink supply unit and the

ink supply attachment is automatically performed.

Supply ink of 10kg

If [INK SUPPLY ERROR] occurs after ink tank replacement and automatic supply, do as follows.

1

Refer to P.7"Setting of 10kg Ink Tank" and set the ink tank and ink supply pipe.

2

Select [TEST PRINT / CLEANING] – [10kg INK

SUPPLY] and press the key.

3

Press the key on the 10kg ink supply

start screen to start supply.

When [INK NEAR END] is displayed

Very little ink remains in the bottle. Although the print operation can continue without replacing the ink bottle, the

ink may run out during the printing operation. We recommend that you replace the ink tank with a new one soon

after this is indicated.

If you press the key in local mode, you can check the replacement tank with the local guidance.

• Replace the ink IC chip after setting a new 10kg ink tank.

• Remove and attach ink IC chips in local mode.

• Automatic supply takes about 3 minutes at maximum. Other

supply operations and printing can not be performed while

automatic supply is in progress.

• In order to resolve [INK SUPPLY ERROR], make sure that the

ink tank and ink supply pipe are set correctly.

Ink IC chip.

10kg ink supply unit

Start [ENT]

10kg ink supply unit

Filling

Please wait

11

Set 2L ink pack

By attaching 2L ink unit conversion set, 2L ink pack of spot color ink can be used.

Set it in the ink supply unit by the following procedure.

1

Prepare 2 L ink pack.

• Remove the ink pack and the ink IC chip from small cartons.

2

Attach the ink IC chip.

• Insert the ink IC chip with the surface having metal pieces facing up.

Inserting the wrong side by accident can cause faults or damage of the ink

IC chip.

• Do not touch the metal parts of the ink IC chip. Doing so can damage the

ink IC chip due to static, or may cause a read error due to contamination

or scratch.

3

Shake the 2L ink pack slowly to the right and left.

• Tilt greatly so that it may be stirred to the bottom and then shake more than 20 times.

• Press the connector part of the ink pack with a paper towel, etc. to prevent ink from leaking when shaking.

• 2L ink unit conversion set is optional item. Purchase at our sales office because it is necessary to install by our service techni-

cian.

• When setting the ink pack, be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves. Ink and cleaning solution for maintenance

may enter the eyes.

2L ink pack

Ink IC chip.

Repeat

12

4

Put 2L ink pack in 2L eco_case.

(1) Open the 2L eco-case.

• Push the knob and spread the case to the left and right.

(2) Remove the seal from the 2L ink pack connector.

(3) Make the connector part downward and then place the 2L ink pack and

then close the 2L eco-case.

5

Attach the 2L eco-case to the conversion set of

the ink supply unit.

• A click sounds and the lever goes up.

• When ink is supplied to the connected printer, the EMPTY lamp goes off.

• The remained seal may cause a large amount of ink leak out

when removing the 2L ink pack from the base. Be careful that

there are no seal remnants.

• When inserting the 2L ink pack, adjust the shape according to

the label in the 2L eco-case. If you place an ink pack without

adjusting its shape, the ink may not be used up.

• Before closing the 2L eco case, confirm that the connector of

the ink pack is fitted to the groove of 2L eco-case. If the con-

nector does not fit with the groove, the ink supply may not be

performed.

• Push the 2L eco-case as far as it goes. If you does not push it

enough, the ink may not be supplied.

OK No good

Remained seal

Groove part

13

Replace 2L ink pack

Do as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the sub-display.

When [INK END] is displayed

When the ink in the ink pack runs out, a message prompting ink replacement will be displayed. Replace the ink pack with the fol-

lowing procedure.

1

Press the key to cancel the message dis-

play.

2

Push the lever down and then remove the 2L eco-

case.

3

Open 2L eco-case, and then remove the 2L ink

pack.

4

Refer to Step 3 and following of P.11 "Set 2L ink pack" and set a new 2L ink pack.

• Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves as there is a danger of ink splashing.

• When exchanging the ink tank, perform it after curing the surroundings with a waste etc. The surroundings become dirty with

ink dripping from the supply pipe.

• Ink tank has an expiry date. It is usable until the second month after the expiry date stated in the ink tank, but it will be unus-

able after 3 months. Replace the ink tank as soon as possible.

Information

Please exchange ink tank

and ink IC

After replacing the ink IC,

ink supply is started.

(Time: about 3 minutes)

OK

Lever

14

5

Remove the used Ink IC chip.

6

Attach the ink IC chip.

• After the ink IC is inserted, the supply between the ink supply unit and the

ink supply attachment is automatically performed.

When [INK NEAR END] is displayed

Very little ink remains in the bottle. Although the print operation can continue without replacing the ink bottle, the ink

may run out during the printing operation. We recommend that you replace the ink tank with a new one soon after

this is indicated.

If you press the key in local mode, you can check the replacement tank with the local guidance.

• Replace the ink IC chip after setting a new 2L ink pack.

• Remove and attach ink IC chips in local mode.

• Store the ink IC chip that removed together with the used 2L

ink pack.

• Be careful not to mix the ink IC chip of the new 2L ink pack with

the used one.

• Automatic supply takes about 3 minutes at maximum. Other

supply operations and printing can not be performed while

automatic supply is in progress.

• Ask the industrial waste disposal company to dispose the emptied 2L ink pack.

• When removing the half-used 2L ink pack, do as follows. Otherwise, you cannot manage the remaining amount

of ink accurately.

(1) Remove the half-used 2 L ink pack from the 2L eco-case.

(2) Wipe off the ink that adhered to the inside of the connector part of the 2L ink pack using a

swab, etc.

(3) Remove the ink IC chip and store it together with 2L ink pack.

(4) When using them again, set 2L ink pack and then set the ink IC chip that kept together with

it.

Ink IC chip.

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Use the same color ink in one tank

The 10 kg supply unit can change the 10 kg ink tank to use one tank per color.

Ink tank arrangement and ink IC chip arrangement of each ink set

When using a 10 kg ink tank for each color, insert the ink IC chip into the odd number path.

• Changing the number of 10 kg ink tanks requires setup by a service person. Please contact your dealer or our sales office or

call center.

• Be careful not to insert the ink IC chip into the even numbered path.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

14 3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Front

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Front

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

8 7 6

5

14 3 2

8 7 6

5

14 3 2

8 7 6

5

M Y KBlM Y KBl

M Y K

Bl

M

Bl

Lbl

Lm

M M Y K

Bl

LblLm

Lk

4 color ink set

6 color ink set

7 color ink set

16

About ink bottle lamp

When using a 10 kg ink tank for each color, the ink bottle lamp displays the status of only the odd numbered path.

About the ink status display on the display

When using a 10 kg ink tank for each color 1 tank, the status of the ink tank (ink remaining amount / error etc.) will be displayed

with an icon only for the odd path in the local guidance.

The even number path displays the following icons.

• The even numbered route displays the status only when a

problem occurs.

Icon Contents

Even numbered path icon when using 10kg ink tank for each color 1 tank.

Ink bottle lamp

17

Maintenance

Maintenance of 10kg Ink Tank

Stir the ink in the tank every day to prevent the ink components from settling.

A message prompting to stir the ink tank will be displayed every 24 hours.

1

Remove the supply pipe from the ink tank.

2

Stir the ink with a supply pipe.

• Stir each tank about 5 times each.

• Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves as there is a danger of ink splashing.

• Before stirring the ink, cure the surroundings with a waste etc. The surroundings become dirty with ink dripping from the sup-

ply pipe.

• When the ink component settles down, the color of the work may change.

In 10kg ink tank

Stir the ink.

Supply pipe

18

3

Set the supply pipe in the ink tank.

4

Press the [FUNC2] key to cancel the message display.

Maintenance of 2L Ink Pack

Shake the ink pack and stir the ink in the pack once a week to prevent the ink from settling in the pack.

A message prompting to stir the ink pack is displayed once a week.

1

Shake the 2L ink pack more than 20 times slowly to the right and left.

• Tilt greatly so that it may be stirred to the bottom and then shake more than 20 times.

• Press the connector part of the ink pack with a paper towel, etc. to prevent ink from leaking when shaking.

• Be sure to wear the included safety glasses and gloves as there is a danger of ink splashing.

• Do not shake the ink pack strongly. If you shake it largely or strongly, the ink may leak from the ink pack.

• Do not refill the ink pack with ink. It may cause a malfunction. In addition, we can not assume any responsibility for defects

caused by using refilled ink.

• When the ink component settles down, the color of the work may change.

Supply pipe

Shake the

ink pack [ENT]

Repeat

19

About ink level correction

If the difference between the ink level of IC and the actual ink level in the 10kg ink tank is large, correct it with [Ink Remaining

Corr.].

Perform the ink level correction

1

Select [MENU]-[MAINTENANCE]-[Ink Remaining Corr.], and press the

key.

2

Select the slot for which you want to correct the

remaining amount with the key,and

press the key.

3

Change the remaining charge with the

key and press the key.

• The remaining ink level is corrected.

• Use the scale on the front of the tank as a guide for correcting the

correction value.

• There is no limit on the number of times and the number of

corrections for the ink level correction, but if the ink IC's ink

tank usage greatly exceeds the capacity, it will become

[Excess Ink Usage] and the ink IC will become unusable.

• Replace the ink IC chip if[Excess Ink Usage] occurs.

Ink Remaining Corr.

SLOT1

：

M 82%

SLOT2

：

M 82%

SLOT3

：

B 39%

SLOT4

：

B 50%

SLOT5

：

Y 90%

＜＜＞＞

Ink Remaining Corr.

SLOT1

：

M 82%

SLOT2

：

M 82%

SLOT3

：

B 50%

SLOT4

：

B 50%

SLOT5

：

Y 90%

＜＜＞＞

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If abnormality occurs

If an abnormality occurs in the 10kg ink tank or 2L ink pack, a warning message will be displayed.

All operations related to ink discharge such as printing and cleaning can not be performed.

When an error occurs, please do as follows.

• Make sure that the ink IC chip is properly set in the IC slot.

• Promptly change to a new ink tank.

Display details of ink tank malfunction

The details of ink tank trouble can be confirmed by the following operation.

1

Press the key in the local mode.

2

Press the key.

• When multiple ink tank malfunctions occur, pressing the key will display them in order.

• Do not leave it for a long time while displaying the ink tank abnormality. Nozzle clogging prevention function will not work.

• If nozzle clogs, repair by service engineer is required.

• What is displayed here is a warning message about the ink supply unit. For other warning errors, refer to the operation manual

of the printer .

• For details on how to display warning error details, refer to the operation manual of the printer.

Display Cause Measures

NO INK IC

The ink IC chip is not inserted in the

slot.

• Insert the ink IC chip into the slot where indicating a warning.

• Make sure that the ink IC chip is correctly inserted.

• If a warning remains even after the ink IC chip is inserted in the

slot, restart the machine.

• If displaying again, contact your local distributor, our sales office,

or service center.

INK IC ERROR Ink IC chip cannot be read correctly.

• Reinsert the ink IC chip where indicating a warning.

• If the warning does not resolve, contact your local distributor, our

sales office, or service center.

Ink usage exceeded

Because the ink IC chip was not

exchanged along with pack replace-

ment, the amount of ink IC used

exceeded the specified amount.

• Replace the ink pack of the slot or the 10kg ink tank, in which the

warning occurs, and its ink IC.

Ink type

The ink type of the ink IC differs from

the ink that has been refilled.

• Check the ink type of the slot in which the warning is indicated.

Color of ink

The ink color of the ink IC differs from

the ink that has been refilled.

• Check the ink color of the slot in which the warning is indicated.

Ink near-end

The ink in the ink pack or the 10kg ink

tank is slightly left.

• Ink will soon run out. Be careful.

Ink end

The ink in the ink pack or 10kg ink tank

has run out.

• Replace the ink pack of the slot or the 10kg ink tank, in which the

warning occurs, and its ink IC.

Until the expiration ** days

The ink has expired (less than 2

months from expiration).

• Replace the ink pack of the slot or the 10kg ink tank, in which the

warning occurs, and its ink IC.

The expiration has been

exceeded.

The ink has expired (more than 2

months have passed since the expira-

tion).

• Replace the ink pack (or 10kg ink tank) of the slot, in which the

warning is occurring, and the ink IC.

Sub tank sensor

Sub tank sensor value can not be

detected normally.

• Restart the machine.

• If displaying again, contact your local distributor, our sales office,

or service center.

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