Printer Unit
Front
| No. | Name | Function overview |
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| Ink slots | Insert ink cartridges in which ink pouches have been loaded. | |
| Front cover |
Prevents contact with the print-head carriage and other such fast-moving parts when the machine is operating. This cover also blocks ultraviolet light and prevents dust from entering the machine. Keep it closed except when loading objects or when performing maintenance. | |
| Operation Panel |
Operates the printer unit. | |
| Left cover |
Provides access to the interior of the left side of the machine. Open this cover when performing maintenance such as cleaning around the print heads. | |
| Right cover |
Provides access to the interior of the right side of the machine. Open this cover when performing maintenance such as cleaning and part replacement. | |
| Indicator light |
Uses colors to indicate the transporter status. Red: Error Orange: Not used Yellow: Not used Green: Normal |
Rear
| No. | Name | Function overview |
|---|---|---|
| Drain bottle |
Stores cleaning liquid and discharged ink. When discharged fluid is nearly overflowing from the bottle, an error is displayed and printing is not possible. | |
| Main power switch |
Switch the main power of the printer unit on/off. Normally, do not turn the power off. | |
| Power-cord connector | Use this to connect the power cable from the transporter. | |
| Ethernet connector | This connector allows you to connect the machine to a network with an Ethernet cable. |
Side
| No. | Name | Function overview |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet connector |
Use this to connect the Ethernet cable from the transporter. |
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| Cleaning liquid slot |
A cleaning cartridge containing a cleaning liquid pouch is inserted here. |
Front Cover Interior/Print Head Area
| No. | Name | Function overview |
|---|---|---|
| UV-LED device |
Shines the ultraviolet light. Shines the ultraviolet light on the print surface to cure the ink. | |
| Print-head carriage |
Transports the built-in print heads and UV-LED device. |
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| Height-adjustment lever |
Changes the print head height. |
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| UV mist filters |
Absorb the ink mist generated during printing to reduce the amount of ink mist that adheres to the UV-LED device. | |
| Height sensor |
Detects the height of the object to be printed on. |
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| Pointer |
Shines when determining the print origin (print start location). The print origin is set to the position of this point of light. |
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| Sub carriage | Transports the pointer. | |
| Wiper |
Cleans the print heads. Removes dirt and excess ink that have adhered to these heads. |
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| Wiper cleaner |
Removes ink and dirt that have adhered to the wiper. |
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| Flushing sponge |
Absorbs the ink discharged from the print heads to prevent clogging. |
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| Print head caps |
Prevent the print heads from drying out. Seals to the print heads to protect the ink emission surface when the print heads are at the right side of the machine, such as when waiting for printing. |
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| Ionizer | The ionizer neutralizes the static electricity within the machine and the object. |
If a Cover Opens during Operation
If the front cover, left cover, or right cover (hereinafter these items are all referred to as the "cover") opens during an output operation, the machine makes an emergency stop. When an emergency stop occurs, a message prompting you to close the cover appears on the screen. Close the covers as directed in the instructions shown on the screen.
When the cover is closed, you will be able to continue the operation.
If you cannot continue the operation even after you close the cover, a nonrecoverable error may have occurred.
Power Distribution Board
| No. | Function overview |
|---|---|
| Turns the power for the entire system (such as the printer unit, the vacuum, and the transporter) on or off. Normally, do not turn the power off. To maintain a state in which printing is possible (such as by preventing ink clogging), do not set this switch to the off position even when the machine is not operating. | |
| Turns the power for the printer on or off. Normally, do not turn the power off. To maintain a state in which printing is possible (such as by preventing ink clogging), do not set this switch to the off position even when the machine is not operating. | |
| Turns the power for devices other than the printer unit (such as the printer unit's up/down and forward/backward movement devices) on or off. These devices do not perform work that maintains the operating state, so it is not necessary to keep their power turned on. Turn off the power after the day's work is finished. | |
| This is the power supply connector. Do not use this connector. It is mainly used by service technicians. |