Step-by-Step Guide for Mimaki Dealer Technicians

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JV5 Series - Head Replacement Procedure Dealer Technicians Only

This document details the correct procedure for replacing Print Heads in the JV5 series
of solvent printer. Before attempting this procedure ensure that you have read and under-
stood this and all related documents. Ensure also that you have all the required parts and
tools on hand.

Tools and parts required for this procedure:

Phillips screwdriver, type 2 Hex Wrench 2.5mm (Approx L=170mm)
Magnifying scope (approx 50x mag) Pair of solvent resistant gloves
Protective goggles Paper towels or rags for cleaning
S-Head Replacement Solution (M005026) Syringe/Damper Tool (M005027)

Optional:
1-8x JV5 S-Damper Assy (MXXXXXX)

Ensure that front and rear power switches are turned off before beginning.
Proper eye protection and gloves must be worn when handing Cleaning or
S-Head replacement Solution.

Related Procedures:

Note that other related procedures are neccessary for proper adjustment of the printer

Head Replace- Airtightness #Adjust #Adjust

ment
Procedure
► Checking
Procedure
► Head Adjust ► Head Adjust

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1. Removal of Damaged Print Head:

1-1. Ensure that printer is powered off. 1-2a. Remove the right end cover. Manually 1-2b. If you do not wish to remove the right
Remove the 6 indicated screws and remove lower the Capping Station by turning the end cover of the printer, you may also turn
the right end cover. indicated gear in the direction shown. the gear with your fingers in the area shown.

Photo needed of Head Cover

showing location of screws

1-2c. Turn the gear until the Caps are suf- 1-3. Remove the Head Cover 1-4. One at a time, remove the back and
ficiently free of the Heads front Damper Clips by prying up with a small
screw driver or hex wrench

Squeeze and
lift straight up

1-5a.Squeeze the Damper Connector as 1-5b. As there are many ink lines containing 1-5c. Repeat until all Damper Connectors
shown and lift upwards to remove. Although the same color it is important to label each are removed. Prevent ink drips by wrapping
the Damper Connector has a self sealing line as it is removed in a towel and securing out of the way
valve care should be taken not to drip ink.

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 Lift straight up

Do not push on this area!

1-6a. Remove each Damper by pulling 1-6b. Do not touch or push on the clear 1-7 Using a phillips screw driver, remove all
straight up as shown. membrane as this may open the self 3 of the screws which secure the Head.
sealing valve causing ink to be dumped
from the Damper!

Photo of Head PCB being removed

from the slider PCB. Only ID cable
should be still attached

1-8a. Carefully disconnect each of the Head 1-8b. Using a small screw driver or hex 1-8c. Grasp the Head Board by it’s top and
FPC Cables. wrench, flip open the retaining clips at the bottom edges and pull firmly to remove.
top and bottom corners of the Head Board.

Pull by the plug, Do we have any spare heads? We

not the wires should illustrate how to package
Lift straight up
head for return

1-8d. Carefully remove the Head ID Cable 1-9. Grasp the Head by front and rear edges 1-10. Removal of Head is complete. If head
from the Head Board. Try to pull by the con- and lift straight up is covered by warranty, flush, drain, place
nector, not by the wires. Put the Head Board rubber cap over nozzles and package entire
aside for the moment. Head and Cable assembly ready for return
to Mimaki USA.

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2. Installation of New Head:

Important:

Water-based transportation liquid

(S-46), supplied in the head at the
time of shipment, reacts to solvent ink
and may cause clogging. Therefore,
it is necessary to wash the new head
before proceding with installation.

2-1. Unpackage new head. The JV5 is de- 2-2. Inject approx 3-4 cc of S-Head Re-
signed to automatically program the ID of a placement Solution into each of the 8
new head, however it is wise to copy down Damper Projections. This should be done
the new Head ID in case of problems. slowly, taking approximately 30 seconds
for each. Head can be damaged if fluid is
injected too fast.

2-3. Inspect the area where the new Head 2-4. Carefully place the new head in position 2-5. Install all 3 Head screws and tighten
will sit for any debris such as dried ink. making sure that it seats properly on the 3 securely.
Clean with Solvent (SPC-0336) if necces- posts.
sary.

Photo of Head PCB being Photo of FPC cables ready for

reinstalled on the Slider PCB installation. Should look like photo 2-
Grooved side faces out
8b but not plugged in.

2-6. Reconnect the ID Cable to the Head 2-7. Re-install the Head PCB onto the Slider 2-8a. Organize the FPC Cables for installa-
PCB. The grooved side of the cable showing PCB ensuring that the connectors are fully tion. Note how one cable is missing a track
the contacts faces the front. engaged. Close the plastic retaining clips. - this is always the left of the pair. The blue
sides of both cables must face inwards.

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2-8b. Install the Head FPC Cables. Be extra 2-9a. Install the 8 dampers with the round 2-9b. Take special care to avoid dripping ink
careful that they are seated correctly. A cable side facing left. If re-using the original on the delicate FPC Cables or circuit board.
seated at an angle may short out, caus- Dampers be sure to put them back in the Solvent ink is corrosive and may cause
ing damage to the cable, head or other correct color position. Use the other Heads these parts to short out! Clean up any
components! or the labled ink lines for reference if unsure. drips immediately.

2-10. Re-attach all 8 ink lines in their labeled 2-10. Re-install the front and rear Damper 2-10. Restore power to the printer and put
positions. Holders. into Service Mode. (FUNCTION and RE-
MOTE keys are held as printer boots).

2-11. Double-check the automatic regis- 2-12. Fill the new Head with ink (MAINTE- 2-13. Perform a TEST DRAW to confirm
tration of the new Head ID. (#ADJUST  NANCE  FILL UP INK). Choose just the that all nozzles are firing correctly. Perform
HEAD ID). Select the corresponding Head Head or Heads that need filling. additional Ink Fill Ups or Cleanings if nec-
and check that all ID values are entered cessary.
correctly.

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Related Procedures:

Replacement of the Print Head is now complete. Please refer to the following docu-
ment for instructions on other neccessary procedures

● JV5 Series - Procedure for Checking Ink System Air-tightness

● JV5 Series - Procedure for Head Adjustment

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