Mimaki TS100-1600 Inkjet Printer Safety Precautions

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Inkjet printer TS100-1600.

Read the safety precautions (this document) thoroughly and make sure you understand its contents to ensure safe and correct use of the product.

Please note that the illustrations contained in this manual are intended to show functions, procedures, or operations and may sometimes differ slightly from the actual machine.

Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this document is strictly prohibited.

© 2021 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

Disclaimers

• MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF THE TS100-1600 ("THIS MACHINE" HEREINAFTER), WHETHER OR NOT THE PRODUCT IS FAULTY.
• MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, TO MATERIALS CREATED WHILE USING THIS MACHINE.
• USING THIS MACHINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVICES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY MIMAKI ENGINEERING MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ACCIDENTS. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
• USE ONLY GENUINE MIMAKI ENGINEERING INK AND MAINTENANCE LIQUID. USE OF OTHER PRODUCTS MAY RESULT IN FAILURES OR REDUCE PRINT QUALITY. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REFILL THE INK BOTTLES WITH UNAUTHORIZED INK. SUCH INCIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. MIMAKI ENGINEERING REJECTS ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM SUCH INCIDENTS.

TV and radio interference

! The machine emits high-frequency electromagnetic radiation while operating. Under certain circumstances, this may result in TV or radio interference. Mimaki Engineering makes no guarantee that this machine will not affect special radio or TV equipment.

If radio or TV interference occurs, check the radio or TV reception after turning off the machine. If the interference disappears when the power is turned off, the machine is likely to be the cause of the interference.

Try any of the following solutions or combinations of these solutions:

• Change the orientation of the TV or radio antenna to find a position where interference does not occur.
• Move the TV or radio away from this machine.
• Plug the TV or radio into a power outlet on a power circuit other than the power circuit to which this machine is connected.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulations

The machine has been tested and certified to comply with restrictions applying to Class A digital devices under Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These restrictions are designed to provide suitable protection from harmful interference when the printer is used in commercial environments.

This product may generate, use, or emit radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference with radio communications if not installed or used in accordance with the operating manual.

Use of this product in residential areas may cause harmful interference. If so, the user is responsible for rectifying such interference.

! Use only the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to the machine. Use of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations. To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering.

To Ensure Safe Use

Symbols

In this manual, the symbols indicate and explain precautions. Make sure you fully understand the meaning of each symbol and use the machine safely and correctly.

Usage Precautions

In the event of abnormal conditions

• WARNING In the event of abnormal conditions such as smoke or unusual odor, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Continuing to use the machine under these conditions may result in failure, electric shock, or fire. Once you have confirmed that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your local dealer or our service office. Never attempt to repair the machine yourself, which is hazardous.
• CAUTION Immediately wipe off any ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other liquid used with the product that comes into contact with your skin. Then wash using soap, and rinse with plenty of water. Failure to wash off ink may result in skin inflammation. If your skin becomes irritated or painful, seek medical attention immediately.
• CAUTION If ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or any other liquid used in the product comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water. Rinse for at least 15 minutes. If you wear contact lenses and they can be easily removed, remove after rinsing for at least 15 minutes with clean water. Be sure to also rinse the undersides of your eyelids. Failure to rinse off ink may result in blindness or impaired vision. If your eyes become irritated or painful, seek medical attention immediately.
• CAUTION If ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or any other liquid used in the product enters your mouth or is swallowed, gargle with water immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention promptly. Inducing vomiting may cause liquid to enter the airway.
• CAUTION If a large amount of vapor is inhaled, move to a well-ventilated area, keep warm, and rest in a posture that allows easy breathing. If the condition does not improve, seek medical attention promptly.
• NOTICE If an ink leak occurs, turn off the main power immediately and unplug the power cable. Then, contact your local dealer or our service office.

Power supply precautions

• WARNING Use the power cable provided. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire. The power cable provided is exclusive for the machine, and must not be used for other electrical equipment.
• WARNING Always hold the plug when removing the power cable. Pulling out the power cable may damage the cable, leading to failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Do not use the machine with dust accumulated on the power plug. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Take care to prevent metals from touching the power plug blades. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Do not damage or modify the power cable. Do not place heavy objects on, heat or stretch it. Doing so may damage the cable, leading to electric shock or fire.
• WARNING Do not use extension cords or power strips. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Do not use the power cable if it is damaged or broken or if the core wire is exposed. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Disregarding this precaution may result in electric shock.
• WARNING Plug the power cable plug into a grounded power outlet. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING When installing electrical outlets, perform grounding work to prevent electric shock. All electrical work (Class C grounding work; formerly Type 3 grounding work) must be handled by a licensed electrician.
• NOTICE Do not turn off the main power supply. Turning off the main power supply will disable the automatic maintenance function (including nozzle clogging prevention function and ink discharge channel cleaning function). This will increase the risk of ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
• NOTICE Use the machine with a power supply that meets specifications.
• NOTICE Be sure to plug the power cable into a power outlet close to the machine. Insert the power plug blade securely.
• NOTICE When connecting the power cable, check the input voltage of the power outlet and the capacity of the breaker. Also, connect each cable to a separate power source with an independent breaker. Connecting to power outlets linked with the same breaker will cause the breaker to trip.

Caution regarding moving parts

• CAUTION Keep parts of the body such as the face and hands away from moving parts. Also keep clothing (e.g., loose clothing and accessories) that may impede work away from the machine. Failure to do so may result in injury.
• CAUTION Long hair should be tied back. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Do not disassemble or repair

• WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this machine. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.

Handling the cutter

• CAUTION Avoid touching the cutter blade. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Other usage precautions

• WARNING Keep children away from the machine.
• NOTICE Do not pull the media when the clamp lever is lowered (the media is clamped). Doing so may damage the machine.
• Important! The underside of the media may be soiled depending on how the printed media has been stored (due to weight when laying printed media rolls horizontally, for example) and the media type. Perform a test beforehand to check that the media does not transfer ink to the underside of the adjacent media.

Disposing of the product

• CAUTION Please contact your local retailer or service agent.
• CAUTION When disposing of the product yourself, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Notes on Handling Ink or any Other Liquid Used with the Machine

Precautions regarding ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with this machine are included with the containers. Thoroughly read them and make sure you understand the contents.

Be sure to read the safety data sheet (SDS) before use. https://mimaki.com/supply/sds/

• CAUTION Pay close attention to ventilation and be sure to wear safety glasses, gloves, and a mask when handling ink, maintenance liquid, waste ink, or other solutions used with the machine. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into the eyes or mouth.
• CAUTION Do not subject cases containing ink to strong shock or violent shaking. Do not attempt to refill the ink. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into your eyes or mouth.
• CAUTION Do not disassemble cases containing ink. Leaking ink may adhere to the skin or get into your eyes or mouth.
• CAUTION Do not store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine in locations where children may enter.
• NOTICE When disposing of ink, maintenance liquid or other liquid used with the product, or the container or paper towel to which ink or other liquid is attached, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
• NOTICE Do not store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
• NOTICE Do not store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine in environments where cutting fluid or other volatile substances (such as amines or modified amine alcohol) are present in significant quantities. Storage in such places increases the risk of failure or ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
• NOTICE Do not use ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with this machine with other printers. Doing so may cause failure.
• NOTICE Store ink, maintenance liquid, or other liquids used with the machine at a height of up to 1 m from the floor level. Otherwise there is a risk of scattering if the containers fall.
• NOTICE Store in tightly sealed containers.
• NOTICE Store in a cool, dark place.
• Important! (1) Store ink in a place where ink does not freeze. Using defrosted ink may deteriorate ink constituents and reduce print quality.
• Important! (2) When ink is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it in the environment where the machine is installed for at least three hours before using it.
• Important! (3) Open the container just before installing it, and use it up as quickly as possible. If it is opened and left for an extended period of time, print quality may be reduced.

• ? Do not touch the metal parts of the ink IC chip. Static electricity may damage the ink IC chip, and dirt or damage may cause the ink IC chip read error.
• ? Printing is not possible when different types of ink IC chips are used.
• ? If the ink bottle mounted on the machine is dented, it may still be used.

Restrictions Concerning the Expiration Date of Ink Used in the Machine

Example: When the expiration date is April 20xx

• May 20xx: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
• June 20xx: Replace with new ink or use up as quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
• July 20xx: Printing is not possible.

The message appears on the display.

Important! The ink expiration date is indicated on the ink container. Expired ink may cause ejection failures or alter the color tone. Printing is possible even if the ink has passed its expiration date. Nevertheless, we recommend replacing with new ink or using up as quickly as possible.

Installation Precautions

• WARNING Do not install the machine in a place close to fire.
• WARNING Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, containers containing cosmetics, chemicals or water, or small metal items on or close to the machine. If they enter the machine, there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Do not install this machine in humid locations or locations where it may be exposed to splashing water. Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric shock, or fire.
• WARNING Do not install the machine in a place where children may enter.
• CAUTION A ventilation system must be provided if this machine is installed in a poorly ventilated area or sealed room.
• CAUTION Be sure to observe the following points when installing an extractor outlet:
  • (1) The extractor outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable local EHS (environmental, health, and safety) guidelines.
  • (2) If the extractor outlet is fitted with a shutoff valve, the valve must be open when this machine is in use.
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in locations where dust or powder is present. Failure or printing defects may result (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) if dust gets inside this machine.
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in locations exposed to drafts (e.g., from air conditioning). Disregarding this precaution may result in dust or powder getting inside this machine.
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in unstable locations or locations subject to vibration. This will increase the risk of failure or printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in locations subject to sudden temperature changes. This will increase the risk of failure or printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection).
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in locations exposed to excessive noise from large machinery.
• NOTICE Do not install this machine in locations where photographic fixing agents generate vapor or acid gas (e.g., acetic acid, hydrochloric acid) or locations filled with metal working fluids or highly volatile substances (e.g., amines, amine-modified alcohols). Malfunctions or printing defects may result (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection) as print head ink is more likely to harden under such environments.
• NOTICE Operating environment: 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F), 35 to 65 %RH (no condensation)
• NOTICE Temperature range in which accuracy is guaranteed: 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)

Installation Space

Provide the following space around the machine to allow safe and proper replacement of ink and media:

A diagram shows the required installation space around the Mimaki TS100-1600 inkjet printer. The diagram indicates minimum clearances of 500 mm on the sides and front, and 1000 mm on the back and top for installation space (width and depth).

*1. The figures in parentheses indicate machine dimensions.

*2. Excluding the Ink bottle height

When Relocating This Machine

Contact your local dealer or our service office. Attempting to handle relocation yourself may result in failure or damage.

Safety Interlocks

The machine is equipped with interlocks to ensure safety during use.

Printing will abort if you open the covers while printing is underway. The RIP data will need to be resent.

Safety interlock locations:

A diagram illustrates the locations of safety interlocks on the Mimaki TS100-1600 printer, marked with red circles.

Warning Labels

Make sure you fully understand the details indicated on the various warning labels.

If any of the warning labels becomes dirty and illegible or peels off, contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels.

Diagrams show the locations of various warning labels on the Mimaki TS100-1600 printer, with numbers indicating specific labels.