Large format mimaki inkjet printer, how to maintain it to save ink

We all know that the original Mimaki ink is very expensive, there are many reasons that affect ink consumption of the large format mimaki inkjet printer.The Mimaki printer is also one of the important reasons. Do you know how to maintain the printer to save more ink? Here are some ways to help you.

1.How to maintain the mimaki printer

(1). Make sure the mimaki printing machine has a stable working platform and do not place anything on top of the printer. The printer must close its front cover when printing to prevent dust from entering the machine or other hard objects that hinder the movement of the printer car. It is forbidden to plug and unplug the printer cable. This will damage the printer's print port and the parallel port of the PC, which may even damage the motherboard of the PC. If the printout is not very clear, you can use the printer's automatic cleaning function to clean the printh ead, but consume a small amount of ink. If the print is still not satisfactory after several consecutive cleanings, the ink may have run out and the ink cartridge needs to be replaced.

Large Format Mimaki Inkjet Printer

(2). Make sure the surrounding environment is clean. Too much dust in the working environment can easily lead to poor lubrication of the guide shaft of the trolley, which hinders the movement of the print head during printing, causing inaccurate printing position or damage to the mechanical frame and crash. When the print head is not returned to the initial position and is turned back on, the printer first returns the print head to the initial position, and then the cleaning head operation is performed, so that unnecessary waste of ink is caused. The solution to this problem is to often wipe off the dust on the guide shaft and lubricate the guide shaft (use a better fluidity such as sewing machine oil).
(3). When the ink cartridge is not used, it is best not to take it off, so as to avoid waste of ink or metering error of the printer.
(4). Before shutting down, let the print head return to the initial position (the printer automatically returns to the initial position when the printer is in the pause state). One way to do this is to avoid wasting ink when the printer is re-cleaned at the next boot, and because the nozzle is sealed at the initial position by the protective cover, making the nozzle less prone to blockage.
(5). The print head of some wide format mimaki printers will be mechanically locked in the initial position. If the nozzle is moved by hand, it will not be able to leave the initial position. Be careful not to force the print head to forcefully, otherwise it will cause damage to the mechanical part of the printer. The Mimaki sublimation printer is in a locked position in the initial position.
(6). When replacing the ink cartridge, be sure to follow the steps in the operation manual. Pay special attention to the above operation when the power is turned on. Because the ink cartridge is refilled after the ink cartridge is replaced, the process will not work in the off state and the printer will not be able to detect the reinstalled cartridge. In addition, some printers measure the ink capacity using an electronic counter inside the printer (especially in the statistics of the amount of color ink used). When the counter reaches a certain value, the printer determines that the ink is used up. During the cartridge replacement process, the printer resets its internal electronic counter to confirm that a new cartridge has been installed.

 Mimaki Printer

(7). When the ink cartridge is not used for a long time, it should be placed at room temperature to avoid direct sunlight. Because the ink evaporates quickly in this environment, it is easy to cause the nozzle to clog. In addition, in the low temperature and humidity environment, the print head circuit and the ink are prone to problems.
(8). Ink cartridges need to be rectified frequently: Users who have experience in using the printer know that the printer should correct the printer after reinstalling the cartridge or replacing it with a new one to improve printing accuracy and print quality. However, I have not noticed this during the use of the printer, so I would like to remind everyone: For ordinary home users, the printer should correct the ink cartridges in time after 1 to 2 months of normal use to ensure normal printer printing. the quality of.

2.Some tips of saving sublimation printer ink 

(1).Proper use and maintenance will reduce the ink consumption of inkjet printers. Black ink consumption too fast may be caused by the following incorrect operation:
(2).Do not turn off the printer by pressing the Power button;
(3).Always turn off the printer by unplugging the power plug from the outlet;
(4).Turn off the printer when the printer is printing.

3.The following maintenance methods can extend the life of the ink cartridge:

If you need to transport the Mimaki inkjet printer, leave the cartridge in the printer and secure it with tape. When you want to stop using the printer for a long time and the ink cartridge has more than half of the ink left, save the cartridge in the scratch box. The cleaning nozzle will consume ink, so the nozzle will only be cleaned when the print quality is degraded.

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