MIMAKI GP-604D User manual

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan

Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687

URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp /

E-mail: [email protected]

D201172

OPERATION MANUAL

CAUTION

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any damage of any kind

(including but not limited to unearned profits, indirect damages, special losses and other

debts) caused by the use of malfunction of the product unless otherwise specified in

MIMAKI warranty provisions. The same applies to any case where MIMAKI ENGINEER-

ING CO., LTD. has been informed of the possible risk of such damages in prior.

For example, MIMAKI shall not be liable to any damage to medium (works) due to the use of

the product or any indirect damage that is caused by a product that is manufactured with

damaged medium.

Please be noted that MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any

debts, unearned profits and any claims from any third party resulting from the use of the

device.

Requests

•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-

ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have

any inquiry.

•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for

improvement.

•Generally, names and designations referred to in this Operation manual are trade marks or

registered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers.

Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

Interference to televisions and radios

The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.

The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under

improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-

purpose radio and televisions.

The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off

the power switch of the product.

In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of

the following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.

• Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position

without reception difficulty.

•Separate the television set or radio from this product.

• Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits

connected to the television set or radio.

FCC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi-

ronment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the Operation manual, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

•In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for

connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be

exceeded.

To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential

for the connection of this device.

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing our ink-jet plotter ‘‘GP-604D’’ for T-shirt printing.

‘‘GP-604D’’ is capable of discharging color of the printed portion by directly printing our special

discharge liquid to the T-shirts.

Further, with the use of special pigment printing ink, it can perform the color printing, too.

Being flat bed type, it can also print on the cloth other than T-shirts.

You are kindly requested to read this manual carefully and use this device safely and effectively.

On This Operation manual

•Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into

service. 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 opera-

tion of this device.

•This Operation Manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however,

please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any

inquiry.

•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for

improvement.

•In the case where this Operation Manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by fire

or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation Manual from our office.

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Features

The features of the device are described below.

Use of discharge liquid

It is possible to discharge color of the printed portion by printing special discharge liquid directly to

T-shirts and making heat-treatment.

*Discharging of color is different depending on the dyestuff used for the ground dyeing.

Printing pigment ink

The device is designed for printing directly on T-shirts and other media using printing pigment ink of

high light stability. The ink does not require special preparation of the medium. Heat treatment

(simple postprint treatment) ensures a smooth finish.

Easy ink replacement

The ink cartridge can be replaced safely and easily without getting your hands dirty.

Indication of the INK remains

Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device, you can use

the ink and medium without waste.

*For discharge liquid and Cleaner the amount of remaining ink is not indicated.

Use of area plate

By placing the area plate, it is possible to grasp the printing area.

Printing heater mounting

The device detects the ambient temperature to perform temperature control, allowing heating tem-

perature setup which best suits the garment used.

It works on preserving the colors of inks and preventing from setting off of inks.

Simple display

The LCD panel displays the device setting menu in two lines (not one line), making it easier to see.

Since the LCD panel is provided with a backlight, the display can be clearly seen even in a dark place.

The LCD panel can display seven different languages for each, including English and Spanish.

High-speed interface

The "IEEE-1394" interface allows for high-speed data reception from the computer.

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For safe operation

Pictorial signs

Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages

to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before

reading the text.

•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignoring this

sign, as this may cause fire or poisoning. Be sure to read this manual for proper

operation.

•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignoring this

sign, can cause damage only to property.

•The symbol " " indicates helpful information that will facilitate the use of the

device.

•Indicates the reference page for related contents.

Example of pictorial signs

•The symbol " " indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a

CAUTION sign (including "DANGER" and "WARNING" signs) exists. A concrete

precaution (precaution against an electric shock in the case of the sketch given

on the left) is shown in the illustration.

•The symbol " " indicates a prohibited behavior. A concrete illustration of prohibi-

tion (disassembly is prohibited in the sketch given on the left) is shown in or next

to the illustration.

•The symbol " " indicates a thing that is forced to be done and instruction that is

forced to be followed. A concrete illustration of instruction (the removal of a plug

from the receptacle is instructed in the sketch given on the left) is drawn in the

illustration.

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•If anyone drinks ink in mistake, keep him or her quiet and see a doctor immedi-

ately. Do not allow him or her drink vomit. Then, contact the Poison Control

Center.

•If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad, immediately move to a location where

fresh air is present and then keep yourself warm and quiet. Then, consult a doctor

as soon as possible.

•The ink contains a trace of substance classified as “harmful”.

If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with detergent or water.

If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water

for at least 15 minutes. In this case, also wash the backside of eyelids to rinse ink

away completely. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

•You cannot use any other ink type than the exclusive one.

•Store ink cartridges and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the reach of chil-

dren.

•Never refill the ink cartridge with ink.

MIMAKI assumes no responsibility for malfunction caused by using the device

after replenishment of ink.

•Never disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge. Disassembling will result in

electric shocks or breakdown of the device.

•Dispose the waste ink, discharge liquid, washing liquid according to the local

regulations.

WARNING

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Do not use the device in damp places.

•Avoid damp environments when

putting the device into service.

Do not splash water onto the

device.

High-humidity or water will give

rise to fire, electric shocks or

breakdown of the device.

Abnormal event occurs.

•If the device is used under an

abnormal condition where the

device produces smoke or

unpleasant smell, fire or electric

shocks can result. Be sure to

turn off the power switch

immediately and detach the plug

from the receptacle. Check first

to be sure that the device no

longer produces smoke, and

contact a distributor in your

district for repair. Never repair

your device by yourself since it is

very dangerous for you to do so.

Never Do the Following

WARNING

Do not disassemble or remodel the device.

•Never disassemble or remodel

the main unit of the printer and

the ink cartridge. Disassembling/

remodeling any of them will

result in electric shocks or

breakdown of the device.

Heater

•Keep combustibles such as dust or

stain clear out of the heater on the

table.

Power supply and voltage

•Be sure to use the device with the

power supply specifications

indicated. Set voltage selectors

according to the power voltage to

be used.

110V ••• 100-120V

220V ••• 220-240V

•To avoid fires or electrical shocks,

the two power cables must be

plugged to separate receptacles

that are grounded separately.

Handling of the power cable

•Use the supplied power cable.

•Take care not to damage, break or

work on the power cable.

If a heavy matter is placed on the

power cable, heated or drawn, the

power cable can break to cause fire

or electric shocks.

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Precautions in installation

CAUTION

A place exposed to direct sunlight

A place in which temperature and humidity

vary by a great margin

Use the device under the

following environment.

Operating environment:

20 to 35°C

35 to 65% (Rh)

A place exposed to direct air blow from air

conditioner, etc.

A place that is not horizontal

A place that vibrates

A place where fire is present

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