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<big>''' MIMAKI Printing Instructions '''</big>'''


<big>'''Printing with the Mimaki Flatbed Printer'''</big>'''
=== Anatomy of the Printer ===


Import your PDF / JPG / TIFF file from Raster Link's Open File.
The printer has two main parts, the flatbed and the head. The flatbed is where you will place whatever
you will print. It is 594x420 mm (A2) The head is where the nozzles that give out the ink are.  


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[[File:Mimaki.jpg]]
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[[File:Flatbed.jpg]]
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[[File:Head.jpg]]
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Click on your document and choose one of the functions as shown in this scheme.
=== Material and dimensions ===


The General Print shows the table where you put your material on.
What material are you printing on? What are the dimensions of the object?
—> Do not print on mirror-like materials, they will damage the printing head. Materials that absorb
liquids are not ideal <—


The Excecution button is where you start the machine to print. Choose Rip and Print (=default)
=== Prepare and bring your files ===


Bring your file on a usb stick. You need to know what the dimensions of your image are at 300 dpi. Download it on the computer. Open the software.


[[File:Mimaki toetsen copy.jpg]]
=== The software ===


Once the program is open, click File – Open – Your File (dragging it to the software does not work)


On the flatbed printer: If the little screen says Local, press the button Remote to switch from offline to online.
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[[File:Software 1.png]]
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=== Select the file. ===


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[[File:Software 2.png]]
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[[MIMAKI|For more information (in Dutch)]]
Click on the General print button (alt+g) here a representation of the flatbed will appear. You can place
the image in the same spot you will place the material on the flatbed. Making sure the dimensions and
position of the image in relation with the material on the flatbed is crucial.
 
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[[File:Software 3.png]]
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[[File:Software 4.png]]
<br>
 
You can add special layers by pressing the Special Plate button (alt+p) here you can create layers of
primer, white color, gloss finish, on the whole image or in the parts with valid pixels. This is only done
when such finishes are required.
 
 
 
If you did create a special plate, there will be other files created next to your original one, to work
with them together, select them and click the Composition button (alt+m) organize them and
click on merge. Usually primer layers or white should be on the bottom, Gloss finish on top.
 
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[[File:Software 5.png]]
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[[File:Software 6.png]]
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Click on the Execution button (alt+x) Make sure RIP and Print is selected and then click start.
 
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[[File:Software 7.png]]
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=== Placing your material on the flatbed ===
 
On the flatbed the material needs to be placed and secured properly, so it doesn’t move while printing.
 
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[[File:Material on flatbed .jpg]]
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[[File:Material on flatbed 2.jpg]]
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[[File:Material on flatbed 3.jpg]]
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=== Print ===
 
Click the REMOTE button and the printing should start.
 
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[[File:Start.jpg]]
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 8 September 2023

MIMAKI Printing Instructions

Anatomy of the Printer

The printer has two main parts, the flatbed and the head. The flatbed is where you will place whatever you will print. It is 594x420 mm (A2) The head is where the nozzles that give out the ink are.


Mimaki.jpg
Flatbed.jpg
Head.jpg

Material and dimensions

What material are you printing on? What are the dimensions of the object? —> Do not print on mirror-like materials, they will damage the printing head. Materials that absorb liquids are not ideal <—

Prepare and bring your files

Bring your file on a usb stick. You need to know what the dimensions of your image are at 300 dpi. Download it on the computer. Open the software.

The software

Once the program is open, click File – Open – Your File (dragging it to the software does not work)


Software 1.png

Select the file.


Software 2.png

Click on the General print button (alt+g) here a representation of the flatbed will appear. You can place the image in the same spot you will place the material on the flatbed. Making sure the dimensions and position of the image in relation with the material on the flatbed is crucial.


Software 3.png
Software 4.png

You can add special layers by pressing the Special Plate button (alt+p) here you can create layers of primer, white color, gloss finish, on the whole image or in the parts with valid pixels. This is only done when such finishes are required.


If you did create a special plate, there will be other files created next to your original one, to work with them together, select them and click the Composition button (alt+m) organize them and click on merge. Usually primer layers or white should be on the bottom, Gloss finish on top.


Software 5.png
Software 6.png

Click on the Execution button (alt+x) Make sure RIP and Print is selected and then click start.


Software 7.png

Placing your material on the flatbed

On the flatbed the material needs to be placed and secured properly, so it doesn’t move while printing.


Material on flatbed .jpg
Material on flatbed 2.jpg
Material on flatbed 3.jpg

Print

Click the REMOTE button and the printing should start.


Start.jpg